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Sunday Coupon Review

2009-12-31T05:49:00.000-05:00

Coupon Myth: Programs You Download to Print Coupons Contain Spyware

2009-12-27T09:57:00.005-05:00

The coupon printing program used by most major sites, including Coupons.com, SmartSource.com and RedPlum.com, doesn't contain spyware, which can capture your keystrokes to find out your passwords. But the program does limit how many coupons you can print (it's usually two) to avoid fraud.

Sunday Coupon Review

2009-12-24T05:48:00.000-05:00

A Little Coupon Humor...

2009-12-20T19:21:00.002-05:00

Money Saving Idea - Food

2009-12-20T14:08:00.000-05:00

Soup is one of the most budget friendly meals there is. Save leftover vegetables and meat bits in the freezer in "zipper" freezer bags until you are ready to make a pot of homemade soup. Just add rice or noodles and beef or chicken stock, cook until the rice or pasta is done. Serve with biscuits or warm bread for a hearty meal.

Money Saving Idea - Health

2009-12-18T13:56:00.000-05:00

Buy online, safely. Often you can reduce costs by ordering prescription online to be mailed to you. Your health insurance company might have a preferred mail-order pharmacy; call the number on your card to find out. Or go to vipps.info for a list of 17 pharmacies that have been approved for safety and privacy by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Mail-order pharmacies should be used only for medications you take regularly, not for drugs you need to treat a sudden illnes.

Safety Tip: If you buy from a web site, make sure it displays the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites seal. Unverified sites might sell you counterfeit drugs that could endanger your health.

Sunday Coupon Review

2009-12-17T05:47:00.000-05:00

Coupon Myth: If I Join a Company's Email List, I'll be Deluged With Span

2009-12-15T05:51:00.001-05:00

Not always. Read the privacy policy when you sign up. Be wary of sites that say they'll share your data with "affiliates" or "partners." Most sites allow you to opt out - uncheck the box at sign-up. If you can't, you may receive e-mail from unfamiliar companies.

Sunday Coupon Review

2009-12-10T05:45:00.002-05:00

Coupon Myth: Dinky 25¢ and 50¢ Coupons Aren't Worth the Effort

2009-12-08T16:58:00.001-05:00

Maybe not on their own, but if you buy the item on sale from a store that doubles coupons, you could turn a 25-cent coupon into a dollar or more of savings. Add a store coupon to that, and your savings could easily result in free food or cleaner products. And there are fewer wimpy coupons than you might think: The average coupon value for the first six months of this year was $1.37.

Money Saving Idea - Health

2009-12-04T13:53:00.001-05:00

Get financial assistance. Many states, nonprofit groups and pharmaceutical companies can help you pay for your medications, even if you already have health insurance. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance acts as a clearinghouse for such programs. Visit pparx.org or call 888-477-2669 to determine your eligibility. For information on children's programs, go to kids.pparx.org.

Sunday Coupon Review

2009-12-03T05:44:00.001-05:00

Money Saving Idea - Health

2009-11-30T13:48:00.004-05:00

Look for coupons. Check optimizerx.com, a site on which drug post links to coupons and free offers. Also check the website of the company that makes your medication (to find the manufacturer, look on your prescription label next to the drug name and the dosage.) If you're willing to switch pharmacies, some stores offer cash rewards or gift cards to new customers.

Safety Tip: If you do change pharmacies, be sure to give the new pharmacist a complete list of all the prescription medications, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs you're taking, so he or she can check for interactions and other potential problems.

Money Saving Idea - Household

2009-11-28T14:05:00.000-05:00

Shop for phone, electric, and cable service at whitefence.com. It's like travelocity for utilites. Enter your zip code and address to see all the providers in your area, as well as what they charge.

Cost: A few minutes online.

Savings: Up to $150 per year off utility bills.

Bonus: You usually can make the switch to a new carrier without an in-home service call or fee, and you can keep your phone number.

"All the Trimmings" Coupon Booklet at Pulbix

2009-11-27T16:52:00.000-05:00

It may be too late to use this coupon book for Thanksgiving, but Christmas is right around the corner... Start stocking up on manufacturer's, competitor's and store coupons, and the next time that item goes on sale you'll be able to get it for FREE or almost free.

Coupon booklets can often be found on a display in the lobby, just inside the store door, throughout the store aisles. and at the customer service desk. Ask at the service desk if you need help finding it. Here's what's inside:

Publix Store Coupons:

$1 off any (2) 16 oz Friendship Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese (exp. 1/31/10)
$1 off any (1) Mott's Plus Sauces (exp. 12/31/09)
FREE Publix Large Eggs (1 dozen) wyb 2 Sargento Shredded Cheese (exp. 12/31/09)
FREE Bagged Salad (any Publix Salad Blends, assorted sizes) wyb 2 Sargento Salad Finishers, 3 oz or larger (exp. 12/31/09)

Manufacturer Coupons:

$1 off any Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 60-ct or 75-ct canister (exp. 12/31/09)
FREE Clorox Bleach wyb any All 2X Ultra or All Free Clear Detergent, 100 oz or larger (exp. 12/31/09)
$1 off any (3) bags Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (exp. 12/27/09)
$1 off any (3) bags or boxes Birds Eye Vegetables (excludes Steamfresh varieties) (exp. 12/27/09)
$.60 off any (3) Domino Sugar Products (exp. 1/31/10)
$.55 off any 4-lb or larger Domino Sugar Product (exp. 1/31/10)
$1 off any (2) Glad or Gladware Food Storage Products (exp. 12/31/09)
$.55 off McCormick Spice or Herb (exp. 12/31/09)
$.55 off (2) McCormick Gravy
$1 off 64 oz bottle Mr or Mrs T Mix, any flavor (exp. 1/31/10)
$1 off any (2) Nancy's Frozen Appetizers, 12-ct box or larger (exp. 12/31/09)
$1 off any (2) Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash Potatoes (exp. 12/31/09)
$.55 off any variety Smart Balance Butter (exp. 12/31/09)
$1 off any variety Smart Balance Milk (exp. 12/31/09)
$1 off Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granulated (9.7 oz) or Packets (200-ct) (exp. 2/28/10)
$1 off Sun Crystals All-Natural Sweetener (exp. 2/28/10)
$2 off TGI Friday's Value Size Frozen Snacks or TGI Friday's Complete Skillet Meals (exp. 12/31/09)

ESPN Magazine only $5 for 1-Year Subscription

2009-11-26T15:00:00.001-05:00

This would make a great gift for the sports lover in your life!

Get ESPN Magazine for only $5 for a 1-year subscription.

This is a savings of 96% off the regular cover price of $129.74!

The price on this magazine has been reduced until November 28th only and will expire this Saturday at 11:59pm.

Order from Amazon.com

Dining Deals on Black Friday

2009-11-26T14:00:00.001-05:00

Here are a few Black Friday Freebies that you may want to take advantage of in order to stay fueled for all of the bargain shopping that you plan to do:

FREE Breakfast and Coffee at IKEA until 10:30 AM
Offer valid 11/27-11/19. Click HERE for details.

Visit your closest mall on November 27th or 28th for your FREE sample cup of Dunkin' Donuts Coffee! This might just be what you need to keep up with the crowds!
Click HERE for details.
And don't forget that you can get a FREE Dunkin' Donuts Coffee 1.1 oz sample pouch of coffee delivered to your mailbox.

Get a FREE Medium Soda at Target's Cafe with this coupon. Just click and print.
Valid 11/27-11/28.

IKEA is offering a 10-meatball lunch w/ sides at IKEA for $1 after 11 AM on Black Friday. More details here.

Caribou Coffee is offering BOGOF mochas and hot chocolates on Black Friday. I heard a rumor that there are chocolate samples, too! Yummy! More details here.

Get a FREE Slice of Pumpkin Pie at Bob Evans. Simply print out this coupon HERE.
Offer valid 11/27-11/29.

Can We Get Too Many FREE Blockbuster Rentals? NEVER!

2009-11-26T12:01:00.002-05:00

It seems like I just keep finding more and more FREE Blockbuster Express movie rentals!

Here's another new code for your next "rental"...

G29SA1

(Expires 12/3/09)

And for anyone who may have missed out on any of the other current codes:

GL9RA

(I think this code expires 12/31/09)

9PM

(Expires 11/30/09)

And:

GT11A

(Expires 1/31/10)

Is there a Blockbuster's Express $1 movie rentals box in your town? Check HERE.

Ace Hardware Coupon - 50% Off one Item of $30 or Less

2009-11-26T11:28:00.001-05:00

This should come in handy for putting up holiday decorations,

Or maybe for picking up a gift for the handyman on your list...

Print a coupon here for 50% off any one item which is $30 or less at Ace Hardware Store

Sunday Coupon Review

2009-11-26T06:41:00.001-05:00

FREE Toblerone Bars at Walgreens

2009-11-26T06:00:00.001-05:00

There's an unadvertised deal at Walgreens on Toblerone bars this week.

Buy two of the chocolate bars for just $1.50 each. Combine two $1/1 manufacturer's coupons from the

11/22 SmartSource insert with one $1/2 store coupon from the Walgreens November Coupon booklet and

you'll get both bars FREE!

Target Deals on Black Friday Deals

2009-11-25T23:07:00.000-05:00

The Target Black Friday ad was released today.

See the best deals here.

Harvey's Coupons - Expire 12/8

2009-11-25T22:10:00.000-05:00

These are HOT!!

Click on the links to print:

PLEASE NOTE:
Harvey's coupons state "Limit 1 (one) print per customer"

Read the terms of the coupons prior to using

Find more Harvey's printable coupons HERE!

Food Lion Coupon - Expire 12/8

2009-11-25T22:07:00.000-05:00

Click on the links to print:

~ AND ~

PLEASE NOTE:

Food Lion coupons state "Limit 1 (one) print per customer."

Read the terms of the coupons before using them!

Find more Food Lion printable coupons HERE!

Best of Publix 11/27 - 12/2

2009-11-25T17:09:00.001-05:00

Prices vary slightly by regions, so be sure to check your weekly ad HERE before you head out to shop!

Don't forget about the Yellow Advantage Buy Deals for even more great deals!!

Look for this HOT In-Ad Coupon!!
$10 off the purchase of a $50 BP Gas Card with a Grocery purchase of $25 or more

BOGO DEALS:

Alexia Natural Crunchy Snacks, Assorted Varieties, 4.5 or 5 oz bag *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $2.00
Use 2 $1/1 from November All You (FREE/2)
Use 2 $1/1 Printable HERE and HERE (FREE/2)
Use 2 $.50/1 from 10/4 SS (exp. 11/30) (Pay $1/2)

(I still have a manufacturer's coupon for a FREE bag that I have been saving for this!)

Bantry Bay Mussels, Assorted Varieties, 16 oz pkg
BOGO $4.99

Bic Disposable Razors: Comfort3 Advance or Bic 3 Triple Blade Sensitive Skin for Men or Soleil: Bella 4 Blades or Triple Blade Sensitive Skin for Women, 3-8 ct pk
BOGO $5.49
Use 2 $2/1 from 10/18 SS (exp. 11/29) (Pay $1.49/2)

Birds Eye Voila! Meal, Assorted Varieties, 21-23 oz bag
BOGO $4.99
Use $1/2 from 11/8 SS (Pay $3.99/2)
Use $1/2 Printable HERE (Pay $3.99/2)
*Purchase UP! Bluray or DVD and 2 bags Voila! meals, Get $5 Rebate HERE!

Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers or Party Mix, Assorted Varieties, 11.5 to 14-oz box
BOGO $3.29
Use 2 $.75/1 Printable HERE (Pay $1.79/2)
Use $1.50/2 from 10/4 RP (exp. 11/29) (Pay $1.79/2)

Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 oz bottle
BOGO $6.49
Use 2 $.75/1 from 11/8 RP or 9/13 RP (Pay $4.99/2)

Dixie Plates or Bowls, Assorted Varieties, 20-48 oz pkg
BOGO $2.99

Electrasol Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Gel: Lemon or Fresh Scent with Jet-Dry 2-in-1 power, 75 oz bottle
BOGO $4.39
Use 2 $.25/1 from 11/15 SS (Pay $3.89/2)
Use $.50/1 Printable HERE (Pay $3.39/2)

Entenmann’s Little Bites, Assorted Varieties, 6.6-11 oz box
BOGO $3.99

Fisher Fusions Snack Mix, Assorted Varieties, 4.75-5.25 oz bag *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $1.79
Use 2 $1/1 Printable HERE (FREE/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from 11/22 SS or 11/15 SS (FREE/2)

Fresh Express Spinach, 9 oz bag
BOGO $2.49
Use 2 $.55/1 Printable HERE (Pay $1.39/2)

Immaculate Baking Co. Cookie Dough, Better Bakes: Chocolate Chunk, Triple Chocolate Chunk or Vanilla Sugar, 14 oz bag *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $3.09
Use 2 $1/1 from Publix GreenWise magazine (Pay $1.09/2)

Kodak Power Flash Camera, one-time-use, 27 exposure
BOGO $7.09

Kotex Maxi Pads 14-24 ct pkg, or Lightdays Pantiliners, 40-64 ct pkg, Assorted Varieties
BOGO $3.39
Use $2/2 from 11/8 SS or 10/4 SS (exp. 11/29) Pads (Pay $1.39/2)
Use 2 $1/1 Printable HERE (FF) or HERE (IE) (Pay $1.39/2)
Use $1.50/2 from 11/8 SS or 10/4 SS (exp. 11/29) Lightdays Pantiliners (Pay $1.89/2)

Kraft Barbecue Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 16.25 or 18 oz bottle
BOGO $1.69

Land O Lakes Cheese, Selected Varieties, 8 oz pkg, located in the pre-packaged Deli Section
BOGO $3.59
Use $1/2 from 11/15 SS (Pay $2.59/2)

McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper, 4 oz can
BOGO $2.79
Use 2 $.55/1 from All the Trimmings booklet (Pay $1.69/2)
Use 2 $.50/1 from 11/1 RP (Pay $1.79/2)

Mrs. Paul’s Fish, Assorted Varieties, 8-11.4 oz pkg, or Clams, 8 oz pkg
BOGO $4.49

Musselman’s Apple Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 6-pk, 4 oz cups *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $2.33
Use 2 $.75/1 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $.83/2)

Nestle Fun Size Bars or Miniatures, Assorted Varieties, 11-12.5 oz bag
BOGO $3.15
Use $1/2 Printable HERE Jingles, if included (Pay $2.15/2)

Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, Assorted Varieties, 6 or 10-pk, 12-19.8 oz box, or 30 oz jar
BOGO $4.89
Use 2 $1/1 from December All You (Pay $2.89/2)
Use 2 $.40/1 from 11/15 SS (Pay $4.09/2)

Pepperidge Farm Three Layer Cake, Assorted Varieties, 19 or 19.6 oz box
BOGO $3.99

Pomegranates
BOGO $2.99
Use $1/2 from Publix GreenWise magazine (Pay $1.99/2)
Use $3/$8 Produce Harvey's Printable HERE

Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal, Assorted Varieties, 13-17 oz, Vanilla Clusters, 18 oz or Just Bunches!, 17 oz box, (Excluding Family Size)
BOGO $3.99

Publix Deluxe American Cheese sliced, 12 oz pkg
BOGO $3.49

Quaker Cereal Life, Assorted Varieties, 21 oz, Squares, 16 oz, or Cap’n Crunch, 20.7-22 oz box
BOGO $4.49

Quick ‘N Eat Charbroiled Burgers Angus, Cheddar, or Cheddar Bacon, 18 oz pkg
BOGO $6.79

Red Baron Pizza, Assorted Varieties, 14.76-25.35 oz box
BOGO $5.79
Use 2 $1/1 from 10/18 SS or 9/20 SS (Pay $3.79/2)

Scotch Gift Wrap Tape *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $2.49
Use 2 $1/1 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $.49/2)

Shedd’s Spread Country Crock Regular or Churn Style, 15 oz tub, or Twin pack, 2-pk, 7.5 oz tub *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $1.75
Use 2 $.50/1 Printable HERE (Pay $.75/2)
Use 2 $.30/1 from 9/20 RP (Pay $1.15/2)

Shout Laundry Stain Remover with Trigger, 22 oz bottle
BOGO $2.99

Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner!, Assorted Varieties, 10.75-16.35 oz box
BOGO $2.69

Thomas’ Bagels, Assorted Varieties, 18 or 20 oz bag
BOGO $3.99

Whitman’s Sampler, Assorted Chocolates, 12 oz box

BOGO $9.99

Willow Lane Premium Scented Candle, 19 oz jar
BOGO $9.99

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 4-pk, 4 oz cups *HOT DEAL*
BOGO $2.50
Use 2 $1.25/1 Printable HERE (FF) or HERE (IE) (FREE/2)
Use 2 $1/1 Printable HERE (Pay $.50/2)
Use 2 $1/1 from 10/4 GM (Pay $.50/2)

SALES:

Blue Bell Ice Cream, assorted varieties, 1/2 gallon
$3.99/1
Use $1/1 Printable HERE (Pay $2.99/1)

Boston Market Homestyle Meals, assorted varieties, 9.7-16 oz box
$2/1
Use $1/3 Printable HERE (Pay $5/6)

Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, assorted varieties, 24 oz tub
$2.50/1

Eggland's Best Eggs, 18-ct pkg
$2.50/1
Use $.35/1 from 11/1 SS or 9/13 SS (Pay $2.15/1)

General Mills Fiber One Cereal, assorted varieties, 14.25-17.25 oz box or Granola Bars, 7 oz box
$2.50/1
Use $1/2 from 11/15 GM or 10/25 SS Cereal (Pay $4/2)
Use $.40/1 from 10/4 GM Bars (Pay $1.10/1)
Use $4/4 GM Fiber One Cereal In-Ad Q (Publix Q) (Pay $6/4)
Stack both MFR & Publix Q's and Pay $4/4!

Glad Bags, Selected Varieties, 8, 13, or 30-gal, 14-28 ct pkg
$3.69/1
Use $1/1 Printable HERE (FF) or HERE (IE) Forceflex, if included (Pay $2.69/1)

Kleenex Cottonelle Toilet Paper Double Roll: Ultra or With Ripples or Aloe & E Giant Roll, 12-roll pkg
$6.49/1
Use $.50/1 Printable HERE (Pay $5.99/1 or $.50/roll)

Kleenex Tissues, Selected Varieties, 75-200 ct box *HOT DEAL*
$1.33/1
Use $.75/1 Printable HERE (Pay $.58/1)

Kleenex Viva Paper Towels Premium or Choose-A-Size, 8-roll pkg
$5.99/1
Use $2/1 Printable HERE (Pay $3.99/1 or $.50/roll)

Lipton Tea, assorted varieties, 12-pk, 16.9 oz bottles
$5.99/1
Use $1/1 Target Printable HERE (Pay $4.99/1)

Soft Scrub Cleanser or Stain Fighting Formula Gel, Assorted Varieties, 24 to 28.6-oz bot, or Disposable Scrubby Pads, 12-ct box
$2.50/1
Use $.50/1 from 10/4 SS (exp. 11/30) 17 oz or larger (Pay $2/1)
Use $1/1 Printable HERE Scrubby Pads (Pay $1.50/1)

V8 V-Fusion 100% Juice or Vegetable & Fruit or V8 100% Vegetable Juice, assorted varieties, 46 oz bottle
$2.50/1
Use $1/1 Printable HERE and HERE (Pay $1.50/1)

MEAT / SEAFOOD:

Use $2/$6 Meat Department Harvey's Printable HERE

Beef Cubed Steaks
$3.79/lb

Beef For Stew
$3.99/lb

Boneless Chuck Pot Roast
$2.99/lb

Crown Flat Cut Corned Beef
$2.99/lb

Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm-Raised, Never Frozen
$4.99/lb

Ground Sirloin
$3.49/lb
(Patties, $3.79/lb)
Use $2/$6 Ground Beef Harvey's Printable HERE (exp. 12/1)

Large Florida Pink Shrimp, Wild Harvested, Previously Frozen, 31-40 per pound
$6.99/lb

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks Regular, Light, Bun Length, XXL Deli Style or Jumbo, 16 oz pkg
$2.50/1

Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast *HOT DEAL* Stock Up Price!
$1.79/lb

Publix Mild or Hot Italian Sausage
$2.99/lb

Publix New York Strip Steaks
$6.99/lb

Publix Thin-Sliced Meats Ham: Cooked or Honey; or Turkey Breast: Roasted or Honey Smoked, 16 oz pkg
$3.49/1
Use $1/$4 Harvey's Printable HERE

Small Lobster Tails, Wild Harvested, Previously Frozen, 3 oz minimum
$4.99/1

Sunnyland Hotel Brand Bacon Original or Lower Sodium, 12 oz pkg
$2/1

Whole Pork Tenderloin
$4.99/lb

PRODUCE:

Bartlett Pears
$.99/lb

Broccoli or Cauliflower
$1.98/1

Brussels Sprouts
$1.99/lb

Chiquita Bananas
$.39/lb

Fuyu Persimmons
$.89/1

Navel Oranges, 4 or 5 lb bag
$2.50/1

Red Seedless Grapes
$1.49/lb

Red Delicious Apples
$.99/lb

Red Grapefruit, 4 or 5 lb bag
$2.50/1

Sunkist Lemons
$.50/1

Tomatoes on the Vine
$1.99/lb

ORGANIC / GREENWISE:

Publix GreenWise Market Organic Salad, assorted varieties, 4-10 oz bag
$2.50/1

Publix GreenWise Market Top Round London Broil
$4.49/lb

Christmas / Holiday Items:

Assorted Holiday Bags and Boxes
Starting at $.39

Assorted Holiday Bows
Starting at $1.59
Use $1/2 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $2.18/2)

Assorted Holiday Lights
Starting at $1.99
Use $1/2 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $2.98/2)

Assorted Holiday Plush
Starting at $2.99
Use $1/1 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $1.99/1)

Assorted Holiday Toys
Starting at $1.99
Use $1/1 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $.99/1)

Assorted Holiday Wrap
Starting at $1.99
Use $1/2 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $2.98/2)

Black Canyon Express Train Set, 40-piece
$49.99
Use $3/1 from Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $46.99/1)

Holiday Reusable Bags
$.99/1

In-Ad COUPONS:

Buy 1 Expressions from Hallmark Gift Wrap Item, Get 1 Expressions from Hallmark Gift Wrap Item Free (up to 2.49)
$10 off the purchase of a $50 BP Gas Card with a Grocery purchase of $25 or more
$4 off the purchase of Four General Mills Fiber One Cereal, Assorted Varieties, 14.25-17.25 oz box, or Granola Bars, 7 oz box
$7 off the purchase of Two Enfamil Infant Powder Formula or Enfagrow, 23.4-25.7 oz can

Frugal Holiday Entertainment for Children

2009-11-25T17:09:00.000-05:00

I liked this article from Northern Cheapskate about ways to make the holidays less expensive and more fun for your little ones.

I would like to add that turning over the holiday cookie decorating chores to the kids is another great way to keep them entertained. It's a fun way for them to be creative, and they will take great pride in sharing (and eating) their artwork. It's an activity that they will look forward to for years!

It's Time For a New Blockbuster Express FREE Rental

2009-11-25T16:55:00.000-05:00

I picked up a new Blockbuster Express rental code today for a FREE movie:

GL9RA
(I think this code expires 12/31/09)

And for those of you who have not used the previously posted FREE rental codes, here's a little reminder:

9PM
(Expires 11/30/09)

And:

GT11A
(Expires 1/31/10)

If you're not familiar with Blockbuster's Express $1 movie rentals, look for one of these blue rental boxes in your area HERE. Publix in my area now have them in the lobbies.

Coupon Myth: Coupons are Mostly for Processed, Packaged Foods

2009-11-25T09:22:00.001-05:00

In 2008, convenience foods were only the fourth-biggest coupon category - more coupons were issued for medications and other OTC remedies, cereal and household cleaners. If you avoid convenience foods, you can still save on ingredients such as eggs and cheese. And everyone needs paper, health and beauty products, for which coupons are plentiful.

Note: See my post "Organic Food Coupons do Exist" if you think the only food coupons that you can get are for high-fat, high-sodium, high-sugar, processed foods.

Money Saving Idea - Household

2009-11-24T13:22:00.000-05:00

Install dimmer switches and use efficient halogen bulbs, rather than incandescents. Dimmable compact fluorescents (CFLs) are even thriftier, but some flicker at low power.

Cost: $25 for dimmer and $10 for two CFLs; at Lowe's.

Savings: $20 per fixture on electricity over three years.

Bonus: Halogens and CFLs outlast incandescents, saving more money on replacement lights and avoiding the hassle of replacing bulbs.

FREE Degree Fine Fragrance Collection Sample

2009-11-23T21:32:00.000-05:00

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FREE Caress Skinwear Collection Sample

2009-11-23T21:27:00.000-05:00

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FREE Ponds Rejuveness Sample

2009-11-23T21:24:00.000-05:00

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FREE Hellman's Mayonnaise Sample

2009-11-23T21:20:00.000-05:00

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FREE Pampers Extra Protection Sample - Size 5 Only

2009-11-23T21:15:00.000-05:00

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FREE Astroglide Lubricant Sample

2009-11-23T21:10:00.000-05:00

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Best of Walgreens 11/22 - 11/28

2009-11-23T21:01:00.000-05:00

Here are the best budget saving deals that I see at Walgreens this week.

Note: These are the weekly deals. I will be covering the Black Friday deals in a separate post after the weekly drug store deals are up. Yippee!! I love Black Friday!!!

Walgreens Weekly Budget Saving Deals:

Triaminic $5
Get $5 Register Rewards when you buy 2
Use $1.50 coupon from 10/18 Sunday paper
Use $2 Walgreens instant value coupon
Final price FREE plus $2 moneymaker

Theraflu $5
Get $3 in Register Rewards when you buy 2
Use $1.50 coupon from 10/18 Sunday paper
Use $2 Walgreens instant value coupon (it will take off $4)
Final price FREE plus $1 moneymaker

Coffee-Mate 16 oz; Buy one get one free $2.49 (limit 4)
Use $.50 coupon from 11/1 Sunday paper
Use $1 coupon here
Final price as low as $.49 for 2

Nabisco Crackers (Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuits) $2
Get $3 Register Rewards when you buy 5
Use $1 coupon from 11/8 Sunday paper
Final price as low as $.40 each
(These also qualify for the Keep the Jingle in the Holidays rebate.)

Ricola Cough Drops $.99 with in ad coupon (limit 3)
Use $.50 Walgreens instant value coupon
Final price $.49

Colgate Toothbrush/toothpaste $.79

Stayfree 16 -24 pk $1.99
Use $2 off 2 coupon from 8/30 Sunday paper
Use $1 coupon here
Use $1.00/1 coupon here
Final price $.99

Palmolive Dish Soap 10 oz., buy one get one free $1.99 ($.99 each)

Reynolds Wrap $.99 with in ad coupon

Carefree Ultra Protection (could not read the count in the scan)$1.99
Use $1 coupon from 8/30 Sunday paper
Final price $.99

Kellogg’s select cereals, 6 pack Special K Bars, 8 pack Nutrigrain bars $2.50
Get $1 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use $1 coupon from the coupons.com bar on the right
Use $1 coupon from 11/8 Sunday paper
Final price $1 each

Quaker Oats $3.19; buy one get one free
Use $.50 coupon from 2/22 Sunday paper
Final price $1.10

St. Ives Lotion; buy one get one free $4.79
Use $1 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
Final price $1.40

Schick Razor $6.99
Get $3 Register Rewards
Use $2 coupon from 10/11 (exp 11/22)
Final price $1.99

Welch’s 100% Grape Juice $3 with in ad coupon (limit 2)
Use $1 coupon from the coupons.com bar on the right or here
Final price $2

Revlon Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush, Lip, or Implements, buy one get one free; prices vary
Use $1 or $2 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
Final price varies

Rimmell Lip or Eye Products 50% off
Use $1 coupon from 9/13 Sunday paper
Final price varies

Enfamil 23.4-25.7 oz $22.79
Get $2.00 in Register Rewards
Use $5 coupon from 9/27 Sunday paper or here
Final price $15.79

Best of Rite Aid 11/22 - 11/28

2009-11-23T20:46:00.000-05:00

These are the best budget saving deals I see at Rite Aid this week.

Remember to print out the $5 off $25 coupon here.

OK, so I realize that this list looks rather pathetic compared to usual. I will look back through again, but this is what I saw my first couple of times through the ad. . . I will add more if I find more. There are still a couple of good deals though.

Note: This ad is only for the weekly deals. The Black Friday deals will be listed in a separate post.

3 Day Only Budget Saving deal: 11/22-11/24

Healthplus Day/Night colon cleanse kit $17.99
Get single check rebate up to $17.99
Final price FREE

Weekly Budget Saving Deals:

BeneVia $7.99
Get $7.99 single check rebate
Use $5 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
Use $2 coupon from 8/23 Sunday paper
Final price as low as FREE, plus $5 back

Ducolax Balance 4.3 oz $6.99
Use $4 in ad coupon
Use $3 coupon here
Get $5 mail in rebate here
Final price FREE, plus $5 moneymaker with mail in rebate

Gillette Series Shave Gel or Foam 7-9oz or Satin Care Shave Gel 7oz $1.99
Get $1 single check rebate (limit 1)
Use $.55 coupon from 11/1 Sunday paper
Final price $.44

Secret Invisible Deodorant or Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant $2.49
Get $1.50 single check rebate
Use $.50 coupon from 11/1 Sunday paper
Use $1 off 2 coupon from 11/1, 9/27 Sunday paper
Final price as low as $.49

Stuart Prenatal $24.99
Get $10 single check rebate
Use $5 coupon from Jun 2008 Pregnancy magazine
Final price as low as $9.99

Halle Berry, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill or Antonio Banderas fragrance
Get $5 single check rebate
Use $2 coupon from 11/8 Sunday paper
Final price varies

Deal Scenario:
Buy all items except the last 2 = $37.45 OOP
Use $5 off $25 coupon = $32.45 OOP
Use coupons/mail in rebate as shown above = $18.05 off = $14.40 OOP
Get $17.99, $7.99, $1.50, Rite Aids rebate = $28.48 in single check rebates = $14.08 In My Pocket!
(And people ask me how I get paid to shop....)

BONUS: You have just spent $37.45 towards the December Gift of Savings program. You can either cash out now for a $5 gift card (which brings your new profit total to $19.08), or you can continue shopping through Dec. 24th and earn up to $20 gift card.

Best of CVS 11/22 - 11/28

2009-11-23T20:27:00.000-05:00

Here are the best budget saving deals that I see at CVS this week.

Budget Saving Weekly Deals:

Complete Contact Solution 12oz $8.99
Get $8.99 extra care bucks (Limit 2 free)
Use $1 coupon from 10/25 or here
Final price 2 free, plus $2 moneymaker (WOW!!)

Tums 36 – 150 ct $3.99
Get $1 extra care bucks (Limit 2)
Use $1 coupon here
Use $1 off 2 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
AND Use $2 coupon from CVS flu book (store coupon)
Final price FREE plus $.01 moneymaker

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools; buy one get one free; prices start at $1.99
Use $1 or $2 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
Final price as low as FREE

Renuzit Aroma Adjustables or Glade Air Freshener Spray $.99
Use buy one get one, $1 off 2 coupons from 11/1 Sunday paper
Use buy 2 get one coupon from 11/8 Sunday paper
Use $.55 off 3 coupon from 10/4 Sunday paper
Final price as low as $.49 each

Almay Cosmetics; buy one get one free; prices start at $1.99
Libby’s Canned Vegetables $1
Use $1 off 4 coupon from 9/27 Sunday paper
Final price $.75

Buy $15 Clean & Clear Products get $5 extra care bucks (Limit 1)
Use $2 any product coupon, $5 Blackhead eraser coupon or $5 Advantage Acne Control Kit coupon here
Final price varies (buy 3 items for $5, use (3) $2 coupons, final price 3 items for $4)

Nestle’s Semi-Sweet Morsels $2
Use $.50 coupon from 11/1 Sunday paper
Final price $1.50

Boost 6 pk Regular or High Protein $5.99
Get $1 extra care bucks Limit 1
Use $2 coupon here or here
Use $1 coupon from CVS flu book (store coupon)
Final price $1.99 (Great price to donate as well.)

Tropicana or Trop50 Orange Juice 59-64 oz $3
Get $1 extra care bucks when you buy 2 (Limit 1)
Use $1 off 2 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
Final price $2 each

Listerine Cool Mint, Fresh Burst or Original 1 Lt. $3.99
Get $1 extra care bucks (Limit 2)
Use $1.50 off 2 coupon from 8/2 Sunday paper
Use $.50 coupon from 8/2 Sunday paper, here
Final price $2.24

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Toothbrush 1ct or Brush Head Refills 2-pk $6.99
Get $2 extra care bucks (Limit 1)
Use $2 coupon from 10/18 Sunday paper or here(if probrush is included)
Use $1 coupons from 10/18 Sunday paper
Final price as low as $2.99

Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, 20ct.; buy one get one free; unsure of price
Use $1 coupon from 10/4 Sunday paper or here
Final price ?

Buy $20 of Huggies Products, get $5 extra care bucks (Limit 1)
Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Pull-Ups (excludes Overnights) $9.49
Huggies Mega pk. wipes 184-216 ct. $6.99
Use $.50 wipes coupon from 11/15, 1025 Sunday paper
Use $2 any product coupons here or here
Use $2 Pull-Up coupon here
Use $3 Pure & Natural coupon from 11/15, 10/25 Sunday paper or here (if included)
Use $1.50 diaper coupon from 11/15
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Huggies diapers and 1 Huggies Wipes = $25.97
Use (3) $2 printable coupons (You will need 2 computers to print 3.)= $19.97
Get $5 extra care bucks = $14.97
Final price $4.99 each (Final price $2 less if Pure & Natural diapers are included, and you use $3 coupons)

Sarah Peyton memory Foam Pillow $9.99
Get $3 extra care bucks (Limit 1)
Final price $6.99

Sarah Peyton 4 pc Spa Set $9.99
Get $3 extra care bucks (Limit 1)
Final price $6.99

T Mobile Prepaid Wireless Handset $14.99
Get $5 extra care bucsk (Limit 1)
Final price $9.99

Buy $20 Nexxus Products, get $10 extra care bucks

Buy $20 Futuro Braces, Supports, Hoisery, or Socks, starting at $6.99; get $10 extra care bucks (Limit 5)

Prevacid 28 ct $19.99
Get $2 extra care bucks (Limit 1)
Use $4 coupon from 11/15 Sunday paper
Final price $13.99

Old Navy Black Friday Sneak Preview

2009-11-23T05:50:00.000-05:00

Clothing & Apparel
	Buy 2 Get 1 Free Collectabili-tees for the Family	B2G1F
	Entire Stock of Activewear for Kids & Toddlers	$7.50
	Entire Stock of Activewear for Men	$7.50
	Entire Stock of Activewear for Women	$10.00
	Entire Stock of Jeans for Adults (Friday Only)	$15.00
	Entire Stock of Jeans for Kids (Friday Only)	$10.00
	Entire Stock of Long-Sleeved Tees for Adults	$8.00
	Entire Stock of Long-Sleeved Tees for Kids & Toddlers	$5.00
	Entire Stock of Outerwear	50% off
	Graphic Tees for Adults and Kids (Friday Only)	$5.00
	Kids & Toddlers Frost-Free Jackets (Friday Only)	$15.00
	Performance Fleece Tops for Kids and Adults (Friday Only)	$5.00
	Sweaters for the Family	$15.00
	Thermals for Adults & Kids (Saturday Only)	$5.00
Holiday Items
	Holiday Stockings (Saturday Only)	$2.00
Home Items
	Performance Fleece Blankets (Saturday Only)	$5.00
Special Offers
	Coupon: Save $10 on $50 Purchase (Thursday Only)	$10 off
	Free Lego Rock Band Game w/ $20 Purchase (Friday Only)	FREE
	Free Rock Band Guitar w/ Rock Band 2 Software Purchase	FREE

Money Saving Idea - Food

2009-11-22T13:51:00.003-05:00

Buy grated cheese in 5 pound bags and store it in the freezer. When you need some, just thump the bag on the counter a few times, and enough cheese will release from the frozen clump. Occasionally, it is inconvenient to have all my cheese frozen, like when I want to serve some along with chili or as a topping with a taco meal. So, you may also might consider repackaging a 5 pound package of cheese into a few "zipper" freezer bags.

$1 Coupon for Driscoll's Berries

2009-11-21T06:17:00.001-05:00

Print a $1 off coupon HERE for Driscoll's berries.

CVS Black Friday Sneak Preview

2009-11-21T05:08:00.000-05:00

CVS Black Friday deals will be good November 26-28. There is a very good possibility that there will be more deals than I have listed - these are just the ones that are available to me at this point:

Degree Ultra Clear for Women - $4 get $4 ECB
Dynapop Energy Shots - $4.99 get $4.99 ECB
Hershey singles - .89¢ get .89 ECB
Just for Men Touch of Gray - $8.99 get $8.99 ECB
Magnavox universal remote - $6.99 get $6.99 ECB
Mars King Size bars - $1.59 get $1.59 ECB
Phillips earbuds - $6.99 get $6.99 ECB
Vaseline Sheer Infusion - $7.99 get $7.99 ECB

FREE Sample Tropical Breeze for Him

2009-11-20T23:46:00.000-05:00

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FREE Sample of Slippery Stuff

2009-11-20T23:35:00.000-05:00

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FREE Microsoft Office 2010 Beta

2009-11-20T23:30:00.000-05:00

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FREE Millstone Coffee

2009-11-20T23:16:00.000-05:00

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$2 Off Coupon for One Healthy Choice Meal

2009-11-20T22:54:00.001-05:00

HOT Coupon Alert!

For some reason I can't get this to print from my computer, hopefully you can.... I know people who printed the coupons the last time they were available, and they scored FREE Healthy Choice Meals at Walmart. Click HERE to print yours!
Thanks MoneySavingMom!

FREE Lifesavers Bagged Candy at Rite Aid

2009-11-20T22:41:00.000-05:00

There is a rumor that some Rite Aids have specific flavors of bagged Lifesavers priced at just $1 per bag. The bags advertise a coupon inside, which is for $1 off and expires on 11/30/09. After you purchase the first bag at $1, you can use the coupon inside to get another bag for FREE.

I'm planning to go to my local Rite Aid tomorrow to pick up some things; I'll check on the Lifesavers while I'm there.

.79¢ St.Ives Body Wash at Rite Aid

2009-11-20T22:35:00.000-05:00

You can pick up St. Ives Bodywash for just .79¢ each by stacking coupons. Here's how:

St. Ives Bodywash: $3.29 - $1.50/one Rite Aid Video Value Coupon HERE - $1/one St Ives coupn from the 11/15 SS = .79¢ Final Price

Sunday Coupon Review

2009-11-20T18:13:00.000-05:00

Money Saving Idea - Household

2009-11-20T13:46:00.002-05:00

Use your laptop. It runs on batteries, which use 80 percent less electricity than a desktop computer.

Cost: being vigilant about unplugging the battery charger once your computer is juiced.

Savings: $30 per year off your electric bill.

Bonus: You can relax on the sofa while reading your favorite blog, Practical Cents!

Coupon Myth: Collecting and Sorting Coupons Takes a Lot of Time

2009-11-20T09:21:00.001-05:00

Although reaping coupon rewards does require some effort, one survey found that, per week, people who spend 10 minutes or less clipping and organizing coupons save an average of $7. That's like earning $42 an hour!

Walgreens Black Friday Sneak Preview

2009-11-20T02:00:00.000-05:00

These deals are good Thanksgiving Day, Friday, and Saturday!

FREEBIES:

Aquafresh Cavity Protection Toothpaste, 8.2 oz (includes 1.8 oz free)
$1.99 (Get $2 RR)
Final Price FREE

Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 2.6 oz
$3.99 (Get $4 RR)
Final Price FREE

Infusium 23 Haircare, 8 or 16 oz
$4.99 (Get $5 RR)
Final Price FREE

Johnson's Softwash, 18 or 20.3 oz
$5.99 (Get $6 RR)
Use $1/1 Printable HERE (Pay $4.99/1)
Final Price $1 Money Maker!!

Nivea for Men Shave Gel, 7 oz
$2.49 (Get $2.50 RR)
Use $1/1 from 11/1 RP Nivea Body Product (Pay $1.49/1)
Final Price $1 Money Maker!!

Right Guard Sport Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 2.8 or 3 oz (excludes aerosol)
$2.49 (Get $2.50 RR)
Final Price FREE

OTHER DEALS:

3M Command Adhesive Products
BOGO $3.59
Use $1.50/1 from Publix Winter Family Savings booklet (Pay $.59/2)

Crayola Crayons, 64-ct w/sharpener
$.99/1

Snuggie Fleece Blanket
$9.99 (Get $2 RR)
Final Price $7.99/1

KMart is Doubling Coupons Through 12/19

2009-11-19T09:36:00.001-05:00

Did you hear? Some KMart stores are doubling $2 coupons every day through December 19, 2009 with a limit of 5 coupons per day. Call your KMart store to see if they are participating.

Since there's a limit of 5 coupons doubled per day, this isn't the most greatest promotion ever. But, if you live near a KMart, it definitely could be a great deal for you. Just do a small 5-coupon trip everyday and you could stock up with all sorts of freebies--some which might even be perfect for Christmas gift baskets!

FREE Food Tasting at Sam's Club 11/20 - 11/22

2009-11-19T06:42:00.000-05:00

The Holiday Taste of Sam’s Club, which is a FREE food tasting event, will take place, Nov 20-22 from 11-6. This event is for both members and non-members. GO HERE for details and for a catalog of products they will have on sale.

FREE Always Infinity

2009-11-18T16:25:00.000-05:00

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Top Five Holiday $$$ Wasters

2009-11-18T14:07:00.002-05:00

We all make our holidays budgets and Christmas lists. And we usually end up spending more than we planned. We then try to figure out where all of the money went, and then we are surprised at how much we spent on the unplanned holiday-related extras.

Knowing ahead of time what the big money wasters are can help prevent holiday financial woes and post-holiday credit card stress. The top five holiday budget busters are:

1. Buying presents for too many people, for the wrong reasons. If you’ve fallen into the trap of buying for all your neighbors and co-workers, consider calling a truce or drawing names. (They may be relieved!) If you still feel like you absolutely must give them something, bake it. Not everyone has time to bake during the holidays, so a plate of cookies may be the perfect holiday treat.

2. Throwaway holiday decorations - including wrapping paper. Go simple this year, use what you have, borrow from a family member who has extra's, or make simple decorations out of what is available in and around your home. You'll be amazed at what you can do with a can of gold or silver spray paint. If you really do need new decorations and accessories, buy them at the after-Christmas sales to use next year.

3. Sending cards to people you can’t remember, who no longer live at that address, or who have died. Prune that Christmas card list with the help of your spouse and save on cards and stamps. Or try sending free e-cards instead; in addition to saving money you won't be adding to the landfill problem. (Believe me, the digital generation would rather get an entertaining, singing and dancing e-card than a paper card any day.)

4. Lights on your house that can be seen from space. Go for creativity and style, not blinding quantities of lights. Not only will this save you money at the store and with the electric company, it will save you the time of putting up and taking down all of that stuff.

5. One-time holiday clothes. That free company dinner isn’t really free if you need a whole new outfit every year. Try to buy timeless reusable pieces like a red sweater set or “little black dress." Stay away from anything that you can only wear during the holiday season.

Money Saving Idea - Health

2009-11-18T13:41:00.003-05:00

Split pills. As long as your pills aren't capsules, and your medication isn't time-released, ask your doctor if it's possible to double your dose and then split each pill in half. The cost per dose is likely much lower that way. When a national magazine priced Lexapro, and antidepressant, the 5 mg pills were about $3 each, and the 10 mg pills were only .16¢ more. Be sure to use a pill splitter - a device available for a few dollars at drug stores and mass retailers - to hold the pills in place and help you cut each one accurately.

FREE Steaz Tea

2009-11-18T13:14:00.000-05:00

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Print a coupon for a free Steaz Tea. Steaz is available at Target.

Price Adjustments Means More Opportunity to Get the Best Price

2009-11-18T09:13:00.004-05:00

Don't you just hate it when you need or want to buy something, and it's a little expensive...(in my house that means anything over $20.) So you do the right thing. You price shop it either online or at some local stores. You budget for it so you can pay cash. You mull over whether or not you really do need it. And you finally buy it - confident that you have gotten the best price available.

Only to see that very item on sale at the store you bought it at the very next week!

Good news, my frugal friends, some stores are now offering price adjustments. A price adjustment is when something goes on sale after you have bought it, you can go back to the store and they will give you a credit for the difference between the price you paid and the sale price. Each store has its own rules regarding price matching, so it would be a good idea to give them a call before you storm the customer counter with last week's receipt.

Price adjustments is not the hot new marketing gimmick to win over consumer's hard-earned money. There are some stores that have been doing price adjustments for years (like the now defunct Circuit City). I think though that overall reduced consumer spending has encouraged some stores to expand on the services that they offer their customers.
I think you will be surprised by some of the stores who offer price adjustments:

Banana Republic - offers a one-time price adjustment if an item is marked down within fourteen (14) days of the purchase date.

Gap - offers a one-time price adjustment if an item is marked down within fourteen (14) days of the purchase date.

Hollister - offers a price adjustment if your exact same purchase (same color, same size, etc.) has been reduced within 14 days of the purchase date. They only offer price adjustments for merchandise purchased at the original price (items originally purchased from the Clearance section are not eligible for price adjustments).

JCrew - offers a one-time price adjustment on full-price merchandise within seven days of the retail purchase or mail order ship date if accompanied by the original receipt. Items not purchased at full price are ineligible for price adjustments.

Kohls - If your situation meets all these criteria, you could be eligible for a price adjustment:

You bought the item on sale or at regular price.
Within two weeks (14 days) of the purchase date, the price of the item was further reduced from the final price you paid.
You have the original, dated sales receipt.
The item is not a Clearance markdown.

Old Navy - offers a one-time price adjustment when the original sales receipt is presented within fourteen (14) days of the date of purchase.

Nordstrom - offers a price adjustment if the item you purchased is reduced from its regular price, they will accommodate a sale adjustment within 2 weeks from your purchase date.

Target - If Target advertises a lower price either the same week or the week following your purchase, bring in your original sales receipt to Guest Services for an adjustment.

(Thanks to Christy at The Bargain Jargon for the store information)

FREE Tropical Smoothie Cafe Wednesday's

2009-11-18T06:41:00.001-05:00

If you live near a Tropical Smoothie Cafe, you can stop in every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a free smoothie sample.

Find a Tropical Smoothie Cafe near you...

Best of Target 11/17/09

2009-11-17T18:38:00.000-05:00

Here are the best deals at Target this week. Don't forget to print the Target Corporate Coupon Policy here on their website and carry it with you. Please keep in mind that, for some reason yet to be explained to me, not all Target's honor the corporate coupon policy (like the one I USED to go to). Be prepared to either put things back, or to pay up to full price for them.

A big thanks goes to Marcy from Stretching a Buck and The Frugal Find for their help in compiling many of these deals.

WEEKLY DEALS
Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup--$0.49
Buy 4 and use $1/4 coupon here
$0.25 each after coupon

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter tubs--$1.87
Buy 2 and use 2 $0.75/1 Target coupons here
Stack with 2 $0.75/1 manufacturer's coupon here (IE) or here (FF)
$0.37 each after coupons (Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!)

Betty Crocker Boxed Au Gratin Potatoes--$0.79
Use $0.40/1 coupon here
$0.39 each after coupon

Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail (64 oz.)--$1.98
Use $1/1 Target coupon here (expires 11/17)
$0.98 each after coupon

Kraft Cheese (7-8 oz.) Block/Shredded--3/$5.00
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 11/15 RedPlum insert
$1.16 after coupon

Breyers Ice Cream--$2.50
Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 10/18 RedPlum insert
$1.75 after coupon

Buy 2 Chinet Plates, Get $5 Target Gift Card

*Deal Idea*
Buy 2 Chinet Plates for $9.48 total
Use 2 $1/1 coupons here, here, or here
Spend $7.98 plus tax out of pocket, Receive $5 Gift Card (That's approximately $0.01-$0.03 per plate after the coupons and gift card--Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!)

ONGOING DEALS

GE Energy Smart Energy Star Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (Single 13, 20 or 100 watt)--$2.39
Use $2/1 or $2/2 printable Target coupon here
Plus, stack with $1/1 coupon in the 11/1 SmartSource insert
Free to $0.20 each after coupons (Thanks, Frugal Living and Having Fun!)

Rayovac Batteries--$1 (in the Dollar Spot)
Use $1/1 in 10/18 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon

Archer Farms Artisan Bread mini loaves, Brownie Bites, Macaroons, Rice Krispie Treats, Muffins, Chocolate Chip cookies--$0.99 each
Use $1/1 Archer Farms Bakery purchase coupon here
Free after coupon (it's being reported that this coupon will scan without a hitch on the above items)

Bumble Bee Tuna (3 oz.)--$1 each
Use $1/1 here
Free after coupon

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste (travel size)--$1.07
Buy 2 and use $3/2 coupon from the 8/16 Smartsource insert
Get both free after coupon

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub (1 oz. in travel section)--$0.99
Use $1/1 from the 8/2 Smartsource insert (expires 10/18)
Free after coupon

Johnson’s Buddies Soaps--$0.99
Buy 1 and use $1/1 coupon from the 9/13 RedPlum insert
Free after coupon

Buy 2 Fancy Feast Appetizers
Use BOGO manufacturer's coupon from the 9/20 inserts
Stack with the BOGO Target coupon here
Get both free after coupons(Thanks, Common Sense with Money!)

All Laundry Detergent (travel size)--$1
Use $1/1 when you sign up here
Free after coupon

Rolaids (3-pack)--$1.57
Buy 2 and use $4/2 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Free after coupons

Dove Deodorant (travel size)--$0.97
Use $1/1 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Free after coupon

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste (travel size)--$1.07
Use $3/2 coupon from the 8/16 insert
Free after coupon

Renu Contact Solution (travel size)--$1.54
Use $2/1 coupon here
Free after coupon

Hormel Compleats--$1.89
Use $2/1 coupon in the October All You magazine
Free after coupon (Thanks, KC Penny Pinchin’ Mama!)

Air Wick I-Motion Starter Kits--$5.99 (price cut at some stores)
Use $6/1 coupon in the 9/13 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon

Select Reach dental floss--$1.02
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SmartSource insert or the10/18 Red Plum insert (or $3/3 coupon from the 3/15 SmartSource insert)
$0.02 each after coupon

Quaker Oatmeal Cups--$1
Buy 2 and use $1.25/2 in 8/30 Red Plum insert
$0.38 after coupon

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning--$0.6
Use $0.60/2 here
$0.39 each after coupons

Up & Up Baby/Toddler wipe packages--$1.44
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
$0.44 after coupon

Kraft Marshmallows--$1.02
Buy 2 and use $1/2 Target coupon here (I also found $0.50/2 tearpad manufacturer's coupons at Kroger.)
$0.52 each after coupons

Musselman's Totally Fruit--$1.54
Use $1/1 here
$0.54 after coupon

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta--$1.19
Buy 2 and use $1/2 here
$0.69 each after coupon (Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)

Mr. Potato Head Spud Buds--$5.99

Use $5/1 Spud Buds here
$0.99 after coupon

$15 in Campbell's Coupons

2009-11-17T18:27:00.001-05:00

Campbell's just released a $15 in of coupons for their products including soups, Pepperidge Farm cookies, V8 drinks, and more. Get them at CampbellKitchen.com.

One of my favorite coupons is the $0.50/2 Campbell's Tomato soup coupon. Paired with a sale, store coupons, and/or double coupons, it's almost a guarantee that you will get some free tomato soup. All coupons expire December 31, 2009.

FREE Stacy's Pita Chips

2009-11-17T18:15:00.000-05:00

Sign up here for a free sample of Stacy's All-Natural Pita Chips. Hurry, there are only 17,000 samples left and they will be gone in a jiffy!

You can also print a coupon here for $1/1 bag of Stacy's Pita Chips. These often go on sale for less than $2 per bag making them less than $1 per bag after this coupon.

FREE 12-Week e-Subscription to USA Today Online

2009-11-17T15:35:00.001-05:00

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FREE Thanksgiving Crafts eBook

2009-11-17T15:31:00.000-05:00

There is a new Thanksgiving crafts eBook available courtesy of FaveCrafts that you can download for free. Check it out! (P.S. There's even something for the kids.)

Included in this eBook:

Thanksgiving Paper Crafts

Be Thankful Sign, pg. 6- With die-cut bird and autumn leaves, this Thanksgiving sign can hang from a door or anywhere you want to share the message.

Thanksgiving Decorations

Crochet Thanksgiving Wreath, pg. 14- This crochet wreath features a prominent turkey and bright orange pumpkins.

Pumpkin Patch Garland, pg. 24- Wind this colorful pumpkin garland around your banister or hang from your mantel for Thanksgiving. This garland is perfect all autumn long.

Thanksgiving Table Accents

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece, pg. 30- This grand floral centerpiece is sure to impress family and friends at Thanksgiving.

Fall Leaves Placemat, pg. 38- This simple painting craft creates a set of placemats and napkins with fall-colored leaves/feathers.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Thankful Pins, pg. 48- Create leaf pins with the kids that display what you are thankful for this holiday. With felt letters, this craft is easy for everyone.

FREE Prilosec

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Make Thanksgiving Meal...a Deal.

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Julia Scott, aka Bargain Babe, over at Wallet Pop posted a great article on how to keep your Thanksgiving meal costs down. While the advice will certainly come in handy as we prepare to stuff ourselves next week, it is sage advice for all holiday meals and family get togethers! (Thanks, Deb, for this with sharing with me.)

Make Thanksgving meal, and not just the turkey, a deal

"Is it possible to make Thanksgiving dinner for eight with all the trimmings for less than $20? Walmart says yes, but I think you can bring the cost down even more by shopping at multiple stores."

"Walmart is selling select birds for 40 cents a pound..." complete article

FREE Full Size Tabasco Sauce

2009-11-17T09:28:00.001-05:00

If your store doubles coupons, you can use this $0.50/1 Tabasco sauce coupon on the small bottles to get them for free or almost free after the coupon.

Organic Food Coupons Do Exist

2009-11-17T09:22:00.010-05:00

Contrary to popular belief organic food coupons do exist!

There are a lot of great resources for organic coupons if you look! Mambo Sprouts, Delicious Living, and Eat Better America are some of my favorite organic food coupon sites. Many organic food companies also post coupons right on their website, or will send coupons in their email newsletters.

Organic grocery stores often have their own coupons too, such as the Whole Deal book at Whole Foods. Some Whole Foods - but not all - will let you combine manufacturer and store coupons on the same item (call ahead to ask before going to the store). Sign up for store newsletters and mailing lists, and you just might be surprised at the great coupons they send out! One of our locally-owned organic stores mails out coupons for $10 off a $50 purchase, which other grocery stores in our area, including Whole Foods, will also take!

If you still can’t find any coupons for your favorite products, send an email to the company (include your mailing address). If it is a product you already enjoy, compliment them on it, and be specific on the reasons why you like it. If it’s a product you are interested in, say that you have heard about their product and you are interested in trying it, but you are on a budget and you are wondering if they have any coupons available. Above all, be courteous, and your efforts just might be rewarded!

FREE Lipton Green Tea

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Mixed Berry
Orange Passionfruit and Jamine
Decaf Honey Lemon
Citrus

Home Made Simple Coupons

2009-11-17T03:03:00.000-05:00

Get a booklet of $35 in coupons Proctor & Gamble from Home Made Simple. I don't know if this is a new booklet, or if they just reset it, but it allowed me to register. Sign up for your today - it takes approximately 6 weeks to get it.

Vocalpoint Freebies

2009-11-16T08:58:00.002-05:00

Have you all signed up with Vocal Point yet?

They send out tons of full-sized freebies and great coupons. I’ve gotten a full size Olay Pro X wrinkle cream, free cookies, coupons for free cereal and hair care products, and much more. It costs nothing to be a member, but you end up on an exclusive list of people to try out new products. Check it out and sign up HERE.

Walgreens Now Price Matches

2009-11-16T00:55:00.000-05:00

I just saw this on the I Heart Saving Money blog... What exciting news!

Walgreens is now doing price matching.

You have to bring the actual physical ad from that store but they will match the price. This is terrific as you can imagine the great savings when you add all the awesome Walgreens coupons (and manufacturers coupons) to the price match.

Best of Rite Aid 11/15 - 11/21

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The Rite Aid Gift of Savings will be returning next week (Nov 22nd). The way the program works is, you spend a specified dollar amount and you get a gift check back to use in Rite Aid.

Send $25.00 -$50.00 Get $5.00 back
Spend $51.00 to $100.00 Get $10.00 back
Spend 0ver $100, get $20.00 back

Remember, the amounts are calculated BEFORE coupons!

I'm really excited about the program coming back! The last Gift of Savings Rite Aid had (October?), I made a $36 profit on the over $100 worth of merchandise that I took home for free. I just received my $20 gift certificate last week, so now I have that to use to buy more things that I am going to get for FREE (or possibly even make money on).

You can print $5.00/$25.00 or $4.00/$20.00 coupons HERE.

Crest Extra White w/ Scope $2.69
Submit SCR $2.69
use $.75/1 in 11/01 PG
$.75 overage after SCR & Coupon

Prevacid $10.99
use $4.00/1 coupon in Sunday inserts
$4.99 after coupon

Quilted Northern Plush $5.99
Buy (2)
Use $5.00/2 From Rite Aid Video Values
Use (2) $1.00/1 from 11/01 RP
Buy Scenario
Purchase (2) $5.99 each $11.98
Use $5.00/2 Rite Aid Video Values Coupon
Use (2) $1.00/1 in 10/11 RP
$4.98 for 24 rolls or $.20 a roll
Even better if your store allows two Rite Aid Values Coupons
Purchase (4) $5.99 each $23.96
Use (2) $5.00/2 Rite Aid Video Values Coupon
Use (1) $5.00/$20.00 Coupon
Use (4) $1.00/1 in 10/11 RP
$4.96 for 48 rolls or $.10 a roll
Or
Purchase (2) $5.99 each $11.98
Other free products to get the total up to $20
Use $5.00/2 Rite Aid Video Values Coupon
Use (2) $1.00/1 in 10/11 RP
Use $5.00 off $20.00 Video Values Coupon
Final Cost: FREE (just sales tax)
Another Suggestion
To get the Real Simple Rebate, purchase 3 packages of the Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Toilet Paper. It needs to be 3 packages to reach the $15. I suppose you could mix and match to meet the $15. Then use something else to fill to get the $5/25 or $5/20 coupons.

If buying 3 and using the 5/20 Q, get something else priced at least $2.03, pay $6 (3.97 for TP and 2.03). Get $5 rebate, plus if whatever you get has a rebate as well, then it all could be free. It looks like from the scenario above, buying 4 packs you pay $1 more, but it is still free after rebate (well you do have a little tax to pay).

The Real Simple Rebate can be found HERE! Submit this $5.00 rebate and get 4 for FREE! Just remember this has to be mailed by 11/19.

Mail your receipt(s), postmarked by 11/19/09, along with your name and address clearly printed on a 3″ x 5″ card to: Real Simple“Holiday Savings $5 Rebate Offer,” c/o USSC, 625 Panorama Trail (Bldg. 2, Suite 100), Rochester, NY 14625. Please allow 6 – 8 weeks for delivery.

Limited-time offer, while supplies last. Limit one rebate per household. Purchase of qualifying products must be made between 10/12/09 and 11/15/09 and must equal $15.00 or more. Proof of purchase must be in the form of the original store receipt(s) with the qualifying products and purchase date circled and must be postmarked by 11/19/09 and received no later than 11/21/09.

Almay $5.99 BOGO
use (2) $2.00/1 in 11/15 inserts
Submit rebate for $2.00 on an eye product
2 free after SCR and coupon
* This is a month long rebate, so be sure you have not already done it this month*

Robitussin to Go $6.99
Submit $4.00 SCR
use $2.00/1 printable HERE
OR use $1.00/1 in 09/27 RP
as low as $.99 after SCR and coupon

Prilosec 42 ct. $25.99
Submit $6.00 SCR
use $3.00/1 in 11/01 PG
$16.99 after SCR and coupon

L’Oreal Vive Shampoo 2/$9.00
use $3.00/2 in ad coupon
use (2) $1.00/1 in this weeks inserts
$2.00 each after both coupons

Renuzit $.99
Submit $1.00 SCR wyb 2
use Buy One, Get One Free Coupon HERE (use zip code 20878)
2 FREE after coupon & SCR

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush $5.99
Submit $2.00 SCR
use $2.00/1 printable HERE
$1.99 after SCR & coupon
**this was already available, so make sure you did not do this offer already**

Kotex $2.99
Submit $2.00 SCR
use $1.00/1 printable HERE
FREE after SCR and coupon

Gain $4.99
use $1.00/1 in 10/18 RP
$3.99 after coupon

Fuji Digital Camera $99.99
Submit $30.00 SCR
$69.99 after SCR

San Disk 2 GB Card $14.99
Submit $5.00 SCR
$9.99 after SCR

7up or Diet 7up 2 Liters 3/$3.99
use $2.00/3 in ad coupon
3 for $1.99 after coupon

Duracell Batteries 40% off
Submit $5.00 rebate wyb $15.00
use $.75/1 in 11/01 PG

Garnier Nutrioniste Nutri Pure Skin Cleansers $4.99
Submit $2.00 SCR
use $1.00/1 in 10/11 RP
$1.99 after SCR and coupon

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Care $12.99
Submit $5.00 SCR
use $1.00/1 in 10/11 RP
$6.99 after SCR & coupon

GE Energy Smart Light Bulbs 2/$4.00
Submit SCR $2.00 wyb 2
use (2) $1.00/1 in 10/4 SS
2 FREE after SCR and coupon

Best of Walgreens 11/14 - 11/21

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Click HERE to view your local flier.

Click HERE to find out the month-long Register Reward Deals.

Find coupon booklets at Walgreens HERE!

Here's the FREEBIE List - Look for the full list tomorrow!

FREEBIES:

Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner, 8 or 13.5 oz or Styling Products, 6-14 oz
$2.99 (Get $2 RR)
Use $1/1 from 10/11 P&G (Pay $1.99/1)
Final Price FREE

Ricola Mixed Berry Cough Drops, 19-ct
$1 (Get $1 RR)
Use $.50/1 from Healthy Savings booklet (Pay $.50/1)
Final Price $.50 Money Maker!!

Weekly Deals:

Almay One Coat Nourishing Mascara
$6.99/1
Use $4/1 from Walgreens November Coupon booklet (Pay $2.99/1)

Bic Soleil Razor or 4-pk Cartridges
$5.99/1 (Get $3 RR)
Use $2/1 from 11/15 SS (Pay $3.99/1)
Final Price $.99/1

Blistex Lip Balm, .15-.25 oz - Weekly Ad Q
$.99/1

Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Cream of Mushroom, 10.75 oz can - Weekly Ad Q
5/$4
Use $1/4 Printable HERE (Pay $3/5)

Colgate Toothpaste, Total 6 oz or 2-in-1 4.6 oz
$2.99/1 (Get $1 RR)
Use $1/1 Printable HERE Total Enamel Strength, if included (Pay $1.99/1)
Final Price $.99/1
Use $.75/1 from 11/8 SS Total (Pay $2.24/1)
Final Price $1.24/1

Crest Spinbrush Pro Clean or Pro Whitening Toothbrush
$7.99/1 (Get $3 RR)
Use $2/1 Printable HERE Spinbrush Pro (Pay $5.99/1)
Final Price $2.99/1
Use $1/1 from 10/18 SS Spinbrush (Pay $6.99/1)
Final Price $3.99/1

DiGiorno Frozen Pizza, 12-inch
2/$10
Use 2 $1.50/1 Printable HERE Ultimate Toppings, if included (Pay $7/2)

Gift Bows 9-pk or Berwick Curling Ribbon 55 ft - Weekly Ad Q
3/$1

Ivory Bar Soap, 3-pk - Weekly Ad Q
$.99/1

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25 oz - Weekly Ad Q
$.59/1

Lindsay Olives, 5 or 6 oz - Weekly Ad Q
$.99/1
Use $1/2 Printable HERE (Pay $.98/2)

Mazola Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 17 oz - Weekly Ad Q
$3.29
Use $.50/1 from 10/4 SS (Pay $2.79/1)

Scotch Transparent Tape, 1/2-in x 12.5 yds - Weekly Ad Q
$.39/1

Sinful Colors Nail Lacquer
BOGO $1.99

Toys or Plush
(Spend $20, Get $5 RR)

TUMS 25-ct Dual Action, 160-ct Ultra, or 200-ct Extra Strength
$7.99/1 (Get $3 RR)
Use $2/1 from 11/15 RP (Pay $5.99/1)
Final Price $2.99/1

Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice, 24.5 oz - Weekly Ad Q
2/$5
Use $1/1 from 11/15 SS (Pay $3/2)
Use $1/2 from 9/27 SS (Pay $4/2)

Ziploc Bags, 15-25 pk Freezer or Storage or 100-pk Sandwich
$1.99/1
Use $.55/1 Printable HERE (Pay $1.44/1)
Use $1/2 from 11/15 SS or 10/4 SS (Pay $2.98/2)

All You Magazine December Issue Coupons

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$.75/1 Bertolli Pasta Sauce (exp. 12/25/2009)
$.50/1 Colgate Wisp, 16-ct product (exp. 2/21/2010)
$.55/2 Domino Sugar Products, 2-lbs or larger (exp. 1/31/2010)
$1.50/1 Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream (excluding Energy Glow and trial sizes) (exp. 1/31/2010)
$2/1 Ester-C The Better Vitamin C, any size or strength (exp. 12/26/2009)
$1/3 Fancy Feast Appetizers for Cats, 2 oz trays, any variety (exp. 2/28/2010)
$1/4 Hunt's Canned Tomatoes, 14.5 oz or larger (exp. 2/7/2010)
$1/1 Hunt's Ketchup wyb All You January Issue (exp. 1/22/2010)
$1/1 Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal, 11.4 oz or larger, any flavor (exp. 2/1/2010)
$1/1 Kellogg's Corn Flakes Touch of Honey Cereal, 12 oz or larger (exp. 2/1/2010)
$1/1 Marie Callender's Pasta Al Dente (exp. 2/7/2010)
$1/1 Marzetti Veggie Dip, 11 oz or larger (exp. 2/28/2010)
$1/1 McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning Blend wyb All You January Issue (exp. 1/22/2010)
$1/1 Nature Made Vitamins (exp. 12/31/2009)
$2/1 any Neutrogena Product (exp. 2/17/2010)
$3/1 Neutrogena Cosmetics Item (exp. 1/3/2010)
$1/1 Nivea Body Wash wyb All You January Issue (exp. 1/22/2010)
$1/1 N.Y.C. New York Color (Item valued at $1.72 or more) (exp. 12/31/2009)
$1/1 N.Y.C. New York Color ($1.99 or more) wyb All You January Issue (exp. 1/22/2010)
$1/1 Orville Redenbacher's Gourmet Popping Cord, 6-pk (exp. 2/7/2010)
$1/1 Parkay, 1-lb sticks (exp. 2/7/2010)
$1/1 Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 28 oz or larger (exp. 2/7/2010)
$1/1 Peter Pan Peanut Butter wyb All You January Issue (exp. 1/22/2010)
$10/1 Philips Norelco arcitec, Speed-XL (8200 series), or Nivea for Men Razor (exp. 1/31/2010)
$5/1 any Philips Norelco Replacement Heads (exp. 1/31/2010)
$1/1 Poise Product (exp. 1/31/2010)
$1/1 Rimmel London's Eye Shadow or Eye Liner (exp. 12/31/2009)
$2/1 Rimmel London's Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (exp. 12/31/2009)
$2/1 Rimmel London wyb All You January Issue (exp. 1/22/2010)
$1/4 Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes, 10 oz or larger (exp. 2/7/2010)
BOGO any Sally Hansen La Cross Beauty Tool (up to $7 value) (exp. 12/31/2009)
$.55/1 any Sargento Natural Cheese, 5 oz or larger (exp. 2/28/2010)
$1/1 Smithfield Paula Deen Crunchy Glaze Spiral Ham (exp. 12/31/2009)
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee, 5 oz bag or larger (exp. 2/28/2010)
$1/1 Tazo Filterbag Tea or Tea Latte Concentrate (exp. 1/31/2010)
$3/2 The Fragrance Collection by Glade (exp. 1/31/2010)
$1/2 Trident Layers Gum (exp. 2/13/2010)
$1/1 True North 100% Natural Nut Snacks, any flavor/variety, 4.5-7 oz (exp. 1/15/2010)
$1/1 Truvia Natural Sweetener (exp. 2/28/2010)
$1/1 pkg Vanity Fair Plates or Bowls (exp. 1/31/2010)
$.50/1 Vaseline Clinical Therapy Body Lotion, 6.8 oz (exp. 2/28/2010)
$2/1 Wow! Cleaning System for Wood and Laminate Floors (exp. 4/13/2010)

Even Super Savers Goof

2009-11-14T23:14:00.008-05:00

I went by Target this evening to pick up the Glade candle products that were on sale this week. (See my post on November 11th.) Target had several of the candle products on sale for $2.50 each (regularly $2.99) plus you received a $5 gift card with the purchase of five items. SC Johnson also has a rebate going on right now. I knew that by combining the deals and rebate with some coupons I could walk out with a great bargain!

When I got to the air fresheners aisle of Target, I selected three of the candle tins because I had three coupons for "Buy a Tin, Get a Free Refill". The three tins plus the three refills made six products which more than qualified me for the gift card. On a whim I checked inside the tins. Bingo, coupons! There was a coupon for what I thought said "$1.50 off Any Candle Tin" inside each of the three tins. Yeah, more savings!

While I was standing in the middle of the aisle trying to calculate what my end cost was going to be so that I could decide how many Glade products I was going to buy, I realized that I didn't know the terms of the SC Johnson rebate. Uh oh, I didn't know what I needed to buy in order to save the most money!

So now I'm standing in the middle of the aisle beating myself up for not checking on the rebate before I left home. I was also racking my brain trying to think of someone I could call who would be willing, and able, to look on the internet for me to find out the terms of the rebate. (At 8:00 PM on a Saturday evening I was coming up empty!) It was at this point that I discovered oversight number two...

The Target gift card deal was only on the Glade Holiday Scent products. And the shelf in front of me was looking pretty devoid of Holiday Scents! Fortunately, at that very moment, another customer walked up to the end cap and started picking through the merchandise on display. Ah ha, Holiday Scents! But the Holiday Scents didn't come in the candle tins...and as you recall I had coupons for "Buy a Tin, Get a Refill Free".

A quick glance a my coupons told me I was still in the game - what the coupon actually said was "Buy Any Glade Scented Oils Candle HOLDER...". Phew. But wait, there was only three Holiday Scents candle holders and I needed to buy FIVE to qualify for the Target gift card! Check the coupons... Okay, I had a coupon for $1.50 off two jar candles and those were also part of the gift card promotion.

So I put two jar candles, three candle holders, and three candle refills in my basket. I carried the basket to the register. I waited patiently while the cashier rang up everything and tried to find a gift card for me. I handed said cashier my coupons and waited for her to reject them. (See my October 21st post.) She took all the coupons, told me my my new total (which I promptly paid lest she change her mind), handed me my receipt, and thanked me. Woo hoo!

Eight items at the regular price of $2.99 each equaled a total value $23.92. The sale price of $2.50 each lowered the total to $20 before coupons. I had $9 in coupons (3 free refills plus $1.50 off two jars), received a $5 gift card, and (as it turns out) qualified for the $5 SC Johnson rebate. My end cost for $23.92 in candles was $1. Not bad. I was feeling pretty full of myself....

Until I got home and looked at the coupons that I had pulled out of the three tins that I had originally picked up... (And, by the way, I had honestly forgotten I had them. I am not in the habit of just taking coupons out of merchandise that I am not buying.)

The coupons did not say "$1.50 off Any Glade Scented Candle Tin", the coupons said "$1.50 off Any Glade Scented Candle Holder", of which I had bought three of...(thud)

I realize that paying $1 for what I bought is a really great deal. Knowing that I could have made a profit of $2.50 instead if I had only A) shopped earlier than two hours before the store closed on the last day of the sale, B) had been prepared by familiarizing myself with the terms of the rebate and special, and C) taken the time to carefully read the coupons, makes me feel a little stupid. But I'll get over it, and I'll be a little more observant for a little while.

So, the next time you forget to use a really good coupon before it expires, or forget to combine a manufacturer's coupon with a store coupon, don't beat yourself up. Just think of me and the candles, and remember that not getting the absolutely best deal every time doesn't mean that you are not still getting a good deal. And then think about all the suckers out there who are still paying full price for everything....and s-m-i-l-e.

Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice For .50¢

2009-11-14T21:16:00.000-05:00

Print a coupon here (IE) or here (FF) for $2/1 Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice. These will be on sale for $2.50 at Walgreen 11/15 - 11/21 making them $0.50 each after the coupon. (Be sure to check your local flier - sales vary by region.)

Some Walmarts have this juice priced at $2.88 right now and CVS has also had it on sale for $2.50 in the past.

Buy 2 Yankee Candles Get 2 Free

2009-11-14T21:11:00.000-05:00

Go here to print a coupon for Buy 2 large jar candles, get 2 jar candles FREE at Yankee Candle.

Best of Walmart - 11/14/09

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New Deals:

Glade candle 4 oz - rollback for $3.00
Use $3.50/1 printable coupon
FREE after coupon

McCormick Brown Gravy - $0.50
Use $0.50/2 coupon from 11/1 RP (exp. 12/6)
$0.25 after coupons

Eagle Brand Condensed Milk — $1.57
Use $2.00/2 coupon from 11/8 RP (exp. 1/31)
$0.57 after coupon

Renuzit Air Freshner - $.97
Use Buy 2 get 1 free coupon from 11/8 SS (exp. 12/31)
$0.65 each after coupon wyb 3

Pillsbury Frosting - $1.26
Use $0.40/1 coupon from 11/8 SS (exp. 1/31)
$0.86 each after coupon

Welch's Sparkling Grape Juice - $2.88
Use $2.00/1 printable coupon
$0.88 after coupon

Pillsbury Brownie Mix - $1.36
Use $0.40 coupon from 11/8 RP (exp. 1/31)
$0.96 after coupon

Endust Free spray - $2.98
Use $2.00/1 coupon from 11/8 RP (exp. 12/6)
$0.98 after coupon

Gold Medal Flour - $1.50
Use $0.50/1 printable coupon
$1.00 after coupon

Rubbermaid Easy Find Container 1 ct - $2.08
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/8 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.08 after coupon

Splenda 50 ct. - $2.44
Use $1.50/2 coupon from 11/8 RP (exp. 12/31)
$1.69 after coupon

Nabisco Ritz Crackers - $2.98
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/8 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.98 after coupon

Kellogg's Corn Flakes - $3.18
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/8 RP (exp. 12/20)
$2.18 after coupon

Bengay Cream - $4.27
Use $2.00/1 coupon from 11/8 RP or 10/4 RP (exp. 1/15)
$2.27 after coupon

Vicks Vaporub - $3.94
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/11 PG (exp. 11/30)
$2.94 after coupon

Diamond Walnuts, 16 oz. - $5.24
Use $3.00/2 coupon from 11/8 SS (exp. 1/15)
$3.74 after coupon

Previous deals still available:

Johnson Baby 30 ct cotton swabs -$0.97
Use the $1/1 Johnson baby coupon from the 9/13RP (exp. 12/15)
FREE after coupon

Campbell's cooking soups - reduced to $0.58
Use $1.00/2 printable coupon
$0.08 can after coupon
or use the $1.00/5 coupon from 10/11 SS
makes them $0.38 each after coupon
Thanks, The Deal Scoop!

Schick razors - $1.97
Use $2.00 coupon from 10/11 SS (exp. 11/22)
FREE after coupon

Rolaids (3 pack) - $1.32
Use $4.00/2 coupon from 10/4 RP (exp. 1/4)
2 for FREE after coupons

Klondike ChocoTaco Singles - $1.00
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
FREE after coupon

Honey Bunches of Oats - $1.97
Use $2.00 printable
Free after coupon

Hormel Completes - $1.97
Use $2.00 coupon from October All You
FREE plus $0.03 overage

Purina Friskies Natural Sensations Cat Treats 2.1 oz - $1.86
Use coupon from 9/27 S (exp. 11/30)
FREE after coupon

Johnson and Johnson Buddies Soap Bars -$0.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 9/13 RP (exp. 12/15)
FREE after coupon

Bengay Patches -$1.50
Use $2.00/1 coupon from 8/2 SS (exp. 11/30)
FREE + possible overage after coupon

Reach toothbrushes 2 pk - $2.00
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/14 SS
FREE after coupon

Reach Floss - $0.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 8/2 SS (exp. 12/31)
FREE after coupon

Reach toothbrushes 2 pk - $2.00
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/14 SS insert
FREE after coupon

Healthy Choice Frozen Meals - $1.67 – $2.00
Use the $2/1 coupon from here
FREE + possible overage!

Renu Fresh Lens Comfort travel size - $1.47
Use $2.00 printable coupon
FREE plus possible overage after coupon

Glade Fragrance Collection soy candles (4.9 oz) - $3.00
Use $3.00 coupon from the August issue of All You magazine
FREE after coupon

Reach Floss - $1.12
Use $1.00 coupon from 10/18 RP (exp. 6/30)
$0.12 after coupon

Huggies Pull Ups Flushable Wipes 42 ct - $1.64
Use $3.00/2 coupon from 7/19 SS (exp. 12/31)
$0.14 each after coupon

Suave Men Deodorant - $.97
Use $0.75 coupon from 10/25 RP (exp. 1/17)
$0.22 after coupon

Iams Canned Cat and Kitten Food - $0.50
Use $1.00/4 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$0.25 each after coupon when you buy 4

Sense and Spray Starter Kits - $4.29
Use these printable coupons
$0.29 after coupon

Martha White Cornbread Mix - $0.58
Use $0.55/2 coupon from 8/9 RP (exp. 11/30)
$0.30 after coupon

Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce 10 oz - $2.36
Use $2.00 coupon from 9/27 RP (exp. 11/22)
$0.36 after coupon

Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk 5 oz - $.63 each
Use $0.50/2 coupon from 9/27 SS (exp. 12/31)
$0.38 after coupon

StarKist pouches -$0.89
Use $1.00/2 printable
$0.39 after the coupon!

Suave Deodorant - $.94
Use $0.50 coupon from 10/25 RP (exp. 1/17)
$0.44 after coupon

Martha White Cornbread Mix - $0.72
Use the $0.55/2 coupon from 8/9RP (exp. 11/30)
$0.45 each

Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 10.75 oz - $0.60 each
Use $0.40/4 coupon from 10/4 S (exp. 12/31)
$0.48 each wyb 4 after coupon

Hungry Hippos Travel Size game - $4.79
Use $4.00 printable coupon
$0.79 after coupon

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - rollback for $1.50
Use the $1/1.00 printable coupons
$0.50

StarKist Pouch Tuna - $1.00
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 10/11 RP (exp. 12/6)
$0.50 each wyb 2 each after coupon

Hormel Chili with Beans 15 oz. - $2.00
Use $1.25/3 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/31)
$0.58 each after coupon wyb 3

Joy Dish Soap - $0.98
Use $0.30 coupon from 10/11 PG (exp. 11/30)
$0.68 after coupon

Trident Layers Gum single pk - $1.28
Use BOGO free coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/12)
$0.64 each wyb 2 after coupon

Fleischmanns Yeast Strip 3 ct - $1.04
Use $0.40/1 coupon from 10/4 SS (exp. 01/31)
$0.64 after coupon

McCormick Gravy Mix Packet - $.98
Use $0.50/2 coupon from 11/1 RP (exp. 12/6)
$0.73 each after coupon when you buy 2

Duncan Hines Cake Mix - $1.08
Use $0.55/2 coupon from 10/11 SS (exp. 11/31)
$0.81 each wyb 2 after coupon

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - $1.32
Use $0.50 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 11/28)
$0.82 after coupon

Revlon tweezers - $1.88
Use $1.00 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 11/18)
$0.88 after coupon

Sucrets Lozenges - $2.43
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 11/1 SS
$0.93 after coupon

Ziploc Fresh Shield Easy Zipper Bags with Expandable Bottom 15-20 ct - $1.88
Use B1G1 free coupon from 10/4 S (exp. 11/28)
$0.94 each wyb 2 after coupon

Purina Tiny T-Bonz Dog Treats - $2.44
Use $1.00 coupon from 10/25 SS
$0.94 after coupon

Sure Deodorant - $1.96
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/31)
$0.96 after coupon

Taco Bell Soft Taco Kit - $1.98
Use $1.00 coupon from All you magazine
$0.98 after coupon

Mahatma Brown Rice 28 oz - $1.58
Use $0.55 coupon from 8/30 RP
$1.03 after coupon

Snuggle Dryer Sheets 120 ct - $4.12
Use $3.00 coupon from 10/4 RP (exp. 11/15)
$1.12 after coupon

Hormel Compleats - $2.28
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/1 SS (12/28)
$1.28 after coupon

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough - $2.35
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/1 RP (12/31)
$1.35 after coupon

Little Debbie Cupcakes - $2.37
Use $1.00 coupon from All You magazine
$1.37 after coupon

Spam 12 oz - $2.12
Use $2.00/3 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.45 each after coupon

Suave Professional Shampoo or Conditioner - $1.92
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 10/25 RP (exp. 1/17)
$1.45 each wyb 2 after coupon

Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener 50 oz - $4.46
Use $3.00 coupon from 10/4 RP (exp. 11/15)
$1.46 after coupon

Dinty Moore Stew 24 oz. - $2.33
Use $2.00/3 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.66 each after coupon wyb 3

Lindt Excellence Candy Bar 3.5 oz - $2.18
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 10/4 S (exp. 12/31)
$1.68 after coupon

SuperPretzel 6 ct - $2.28
Use $0.50 coupon from 9/27 RP (exp. 11/27)
$1.78 after coupon

Reynolds Parchment paper - 30 square feet - $2.84
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/11 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.84 after coupon

Huggies Baby Wipes - $2.36
Use $0.50 coupon from 10/25 SS (exp. 11/22)
$1.86 after coupon

Glade Scented Oil Candle Refill 3 pack - $2.84
Use B2G1 free coupon from 11/1 SS (exp. 12/19)
$1.89 each when you buy 3

Tide to Go 1 ct - $1.94
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$1.94 after coupon

Rubbermaid Take Alongs Food Storage Containers 3-4 ct - $2.37
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 9/13 S2 (exp. 11/15)
$1.87 each after coupon

Pert Plus Shampoo - $2.88
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.88 after coupon

Vaseline Lotion 10 oz. - $2.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/18 RP (exp. 12/13)
$1.97 after coupon

Glade The Fragrance Collection Soy Candle 2 oz - $2.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/4 SS (exp. 12/31)
$1.97 after coupon

Nestle Toll House Morsels - $2.48
Use $0.50/1 coupon from 11/1 RP (exp. 12/31)
$1.98 after coupon

Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Aid - $2.13
Use $1.00 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$2.13 after coupon

Dove Hair Care 12 oz - $3.74
Use $1.50 coupon from 10/4 RP
$2.24 after coupon

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refill - $3.50
Use $2.00/2 coupon from 11/1 SS (exp. 12/27)
$2.50 each when you buy 2 after coupon

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel - $3.50
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/1 SS (exp. 12/27)
$2.50 after coupon

Pantene Styling Products - $3.76
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$2.76 after coupon

Bayer Quick Release Crystals - $4.27
Use $1.50 coupon from 10/25 RP (exp. 1/31)
$2.77 after coupon

Vicks VapoRub - $3.94
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/11 PG (exp. 11/30)
$2.94 after coupon

Purina Cat Chow 3.5 lb- $4.18
Use $1.00 coupon from 10/4 RP
$3.18 after coupon

Iams Dry Cat food - $5.00
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$4.00 after coupon

Energizer Batteries 2-8 pk -$5.50
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 10/4 SS
$4.50 after coupon

Blink Tears Eye Drops - $7.12
Use $2.00 coupon from 10/25 RP (exp. 12/31)
$5.12 after coupon

Complete Multipurpose Solution - $6.97
Use $1.00 coupon from 10/25 RP (exp. 12/31)
$5.97 after coupon

Starbucks Coffee 12 oz. - $7.00
Use $0.55 coupon from 10/18 SS (exp. 12/31)
$6.45 after coupon

Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color - $11.84
Use $5.00 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$6.84 after coupon

Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers - $9.97
Use $3.00 coupon from 10/25 SS (exp. 11/22)
Or use $3.00 coupon from here
$6.97 after coupon

Knox Nutra Joint Gelatine Caplets - $14.96
Use $7.00 coupon from 10/18 RP (exp. 12/1)
$7.96 after coupon

Febreeze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit - $13.00
Use $4.00/1 coupon from 11/1 PG (exp. 11/30)
$9.00 after coupon

As always, keep in mind that prices and coupon amounts will vary slightly by region.

If you are having trouble with your Wal-Mart not accepting printable coupons, you can print out the corporate coupon policy here, which clearly states that they will accept printable coupons. If neither the cashier or manager will accept the printable coupons after you have kindly showed them the policy, you may want to call Wal-Mart's corporate offices.

Peet's Coffee & Tea BOGO - Expires 11/22/09

2009-11-14T20:54:00.000-05:00

Print a coupon here for a free beverage at Peet's Coffee & Tea when you purchase another beverage.

This coupon is good through November 22, 2009.

Best of CVS 11/15 - 11/21

2009-11-14T20:52:00.000-05:00

Here are the best deals at CVS this week, with a big thanks to The Thrifty Mama for her help in compiling them. Don't forget to print your $5/$30 CVS coupon and $5/$20 CVS coupon to further sweeten these deals!

******WEEKLY ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Dry Idea or Right Guard deodorant at $2.99, Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
Use $2/1 printable which was available awhile back--if you still have it
Or, use $1/1 Right Guard printable here and stack with $1/1 from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet
Free after coupon(s) and ECBs

Buy $12 worth of Glade products, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)

*Deal Idea*
Buy 2 Sense and Spray at $6 each
Use 2 $4/1 coupons from the 10/18 SmartSource insert
Free after coupons and ECBs

Buy 3 Suave Conditioner, Shampoo, or Styler at $2 each, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)

*Deal Idea*
Buy 3 products at $2 each
Use 2 $0.50/1 coupons and a Buy 2, Get One Free coupon from the 9/13 RedPlum insert
$0.33 cents each after coupons and ECBs

Buy $20 worth of select Flu Remedies, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)

*Deal Idea*
Buy 2 Theraflu at $6 each
Buy 1 Boiron Homeopathic at $9
Use $2/1 Boiron printable coupon here
Stack with $2/1 Boiron coupon from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet
Use 2 $2/1 Theraflu printables here
Use $3/2 Theraflu from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet
$0.33 cents each after coupons and ECBs

Buy $10 worth of select Hellmann's, Lipton, Ragu, or Skippy Products, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)

*Deal Idea*
Buy 3 Skippy at $1.66 each
Buy 3 Ragu at $1.66 each
Use 3 $0.40/1 Skippy from the 10/4 or 11/15 RedPlum insert
Use $1.25/3 Ragu coupon from the 11/15 RedPlum insert
$0.76 cents each after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 package of Duracell Batteries at $2.99, Get $1 ECB (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 from the 11/1 P&G insert
$0.99 after coupon and ECBs

Buy 2 General Mills Cereals at $3 each, Get $2 ECBs
Use 2 $1/1 Total printables here (IE) or here (FF)
Or 2 coupons from here or here or from the 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, or 11/1 SmartSource inserts
As low as $1 a box after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 CoverGirl Simply Ageless Foundation at $13 and 1 CoverGirl Blush at $10, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use BOGO coupon from the 11/1 P&G insert
Plus, use $1/1 coupon from the 11/1 RedPlum insert
$1.50 each after coupons and ECBs

******NON-ECB DEALS******

Colgate Total and Cavity Protection--on sale Buy One, Get One Free (2 for $2.99)
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 coupon from the 11/8 SmartSource insert
Plus, stack with $1/1 coupon from the CVS $100 Flu Booklet
Free after coupons and Buy One, Get One Sale

Kleenex Facial Tissue--$0.99
Use $1/1 coupon from the $100 CVS Flu Booklet
Free after coupon

Lindsay Olives--on sale Buy One, Get One Free (2 for $1.99)
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable here
$0.49 for two after coupon!

Tone 2-pack Bar Soap--$1.79
Use $1/1 printable here
$0.79 after coupon

FREE Tampax Pearl

2009-11-14T20:50:00.000-05:00

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If you've not done so, you can also get a free Kotex sample here and a Being Girl kit here. I requested mine a few weeks ago and, just like some of you had said, mine came with a coupon for a free full-sized package!

Taste of Home $5 Cookbook Sale

2009-11-14T20:34:00.000-05:00

Taste of Home is having their annual $5 cookbook sale. Go here to see all the titles which have been reduced from $24. 90 to $5. These would make great and inexpensive Christmas gifts for those who enjoy cooking. Plus, if you spend $20, you'll get free shipping when you use coupon code LST02.

Login or sign-up with ShopAtHome and search for ShopTasteofHome and click through to the website and you'll get 10% back on your order. Plus, if you're a new sign-up with ShopAtHome, you'll get an additional $5 sign-up bonus. (When you are in the Taste of Home website, click on “Cookbooks” and sort them by low-to-high price and you will see all of the $5 cookbooks available.)

Money Saving Idea - Food

2009-11-14T13:38:00.002-05:00

Install an under-sink water filter, and stop buying expensive bottled water.

Cost: $59 for a 3M Professional system, at mass retailers everywhere.

Savings: $360 per year on purified water.

Bonus: You're reducing the environmental impact of plastic water bottles.

"When Snob Meets Frugalist", or, "I Have a Mont Blanc!"

2009-11-13T00:18:00.006-05:00

The RM accused me of being a pen snob. I’m not. Really! I don’t care what brand a pen is; I only care how it writes. I want it to write smoothly, without scratching the paper, and it can't leave any inks blobs or skips. Preferably in a medium point. Oh, and it has to feel good in my hand.

Well, it turns out that I have been craving the high-end writing experience but shopping with a student’s budget. So I was thrilled when the RM sent me a Mont Blanc "hack". (I didn’t know what that meant either – I had to ask!) It seems that with a minor modification, a Mont Blanc pen refill will fit in an ordinary pen, thus giving you the Mont Blanc experience without the $200+ Mont Blanc price-tag.

Step 1: Purchase a standard retractable Pilot G2 Pro pen (about $3) and a Mont Blanc refill (about $12/2) from your local office supply store.
Step 2: Disassemble the G2.
Step 3: Cut a Mont Blanc refill to the same length as the G2 ink cartridge.
Step 4: Reassemble the G2 using the altered Mont Blanc refill.
Step 5: Enjoy your fifteen dollar $200-writing-experience. (And btw, since you used the standard retractable, you can see the Mont Blanc brand name on the refill through the semi-opaque handle.)

Now I wouldn’t normally spend $15.00 on a pen, but since it is technically now a Mont Blanc… I would have to call that a deal!

And I guess you can call me a pen snob.

Money Saving Idea - Household

2009-11-12T13:34:00.003-05:00

Plug in a Smart Strip. Three-quarters of the energy that electronics burn is consumed while the equipment is turned off. Try hooking them up to a Smart Strip surge protector, which automatically kills power to elecronics when you turn them off and rturns it when you switch them back on.

Cost: $31 fo a 10-outlet strip; Amazon.com.

Savings: As much as $240 per year in energy costs

Bonus: Three always-hot outlets on the strip ensure that slow-to-reboot devices can be left on all the time.

FREE Fresh Cranberries at Earth Fare

2009-11-12T08:37:00.000-05:00

Print a coupon for a free pound of fresh cranberries with any purchase at Earth Fare.

Expires November 17, 2009.

Glade Holiday Collection - $12 Off in Coupons

2009-11-12T05:39:00.000-05:00

Click HERE to print lots of coupons for Glade's Holiday Collection!

These are bound to come in handy with the sales on Glade. Remember Glade products qualify for the $5 SC Johnson Rebate!

Target Black Friday

2009-11-12T05:29:00.002-05:00

The Target Black Friday ad is up at Gotta Deal. Go HERE to see the ad.

They do have a few deals for the early shoppers:
First 500 get a free Reusable Shopping Tote

Free $10 Gift card when you spend $100 between 5am -noon on Friday

.30¢ Glade Candle Tins and Refills at Target

2009-11-11T20:47:00.000-05:00

There are $12 worth of new Glade coupons available from Right@Home and Target currently is running a promotion: Buy 5 candle tins, refills, or jar candles at $2.50 each, Get a $5 Target Gift Card.

Here's how you can combine these new coupons with the Target deal to score almost-free or more-than-free Glade products:

Buy 2 Glade candle tins at $2.50
Buy 3 Glade candle refills at $2.50 each
Use 2 free refill when you buy a tin printable coupon
Use $1/1 refill printable coupon
Spend $6.50 plus tax out of pocket, Get $5 gift card
$0.30 each after coupons and gift card

Plus, if you haven't done the $5 SC Johnson rebate three times yet, you could submit your receipt for this and get $5 back making it a $3 or so money-maker (after the tax and stamp costs).

These are wonderful items to include in gift baskets for the holidays!

I Saved $103.88 on $119.09 in Groceries

2009-11-11T20:06:00.000-05:00

I'm still having camera and picture upload problems, again, but I had such a good shopping trip yesterday that I needed to share anyway. I purchased $119.09 in groceries and only paid $15.21 for them!

I got the following items for free:

10 boxes Honey Maid graham crackers
3 boxes Kashi GoLean cereal
4 boxes Betty Crocker potatoes
2 bottles All Small & Mighty laundry detergent
2 pkgs Nestle Toll House cookie dough

The following items made up the remainder of my purchases:

Broccoli slaw
Baby portabella mushrooms
2 bags Fresh Express salad
4 boxes Orville Redenbacher popcorn
2 jars Bertolli Alfredo sauce
2 (more) pkgs. Nestle Toll House cookie dough

My savings was broken down into:

Coupons - $41.60
Advertised Specials - $52.28
Rebates - $10.00

Total Savings - $103.88

Cooking Light Magazine - $5 for 1 Year Subscription

2009-11-11T17:54:00.000-05:00

I like Cooking Light magazine, but I usually only purchase one issue per year because of the cost. However, at a price of $5 for an entire 1-year subscription and FREE shipping, I just can't resist subscribing! That's about the price of one issue!!

This deal will only last through Saturday, so if you're interested, grab it now.

Another idea is to order it as a Christmas gift for a friend or relative that loves to cook. It's a gift that lasts all year, and they don't have to know how little you paid for it!

Harvey's Printable Coupons - Expire 11/24

2009-11-11T17:38:00.002-05:00

Click on the links to print:

PLEASE NOTE:
Harvey's and Food Lion coupons state "Limit 1 (one) print per customer." Remember to read the small print on your coupons before using them!

Find more Harvey's printable coupons HERE!
Find Food Lion printable coupons HERE!

Food Lion Printable Coupons - Expire 11/24

2009-11-11T17:37:00.000-05:00

Click on the links to print:

$1 off any Ore Ida Fries, Hashbrowns, or Potatoes
Stack w/ $1/1 Printable HERE (Steam n' Mash Potatoes)
$1 off any (2) Prego Pasta Sauce
$1 off Tide, 50-100 oz
$1 off Cheerwine or Dt. Cheerwine, 12-pk

~ AND ~

$1 off any DiGiorno Pizza
$1 off any bag Purina Cat Food
$1 off Huggies Diapers or Pull-Ups
Stack w/ $2/1 Printable HERE (Huggies Diapers)
Stack w/ $2/1 Printable HERE (Pull-Ups)
$1 off Cheerwine or Dt. Cheerwine, 12-pk

PLEASE NOTE:

Harvey's and Food Lion coupons state "Limit 1 (one) print per customer." Remember to read the small print on your coupons before using them!

Find more Food Lion printable coupons HERE!
Find Harvey's printable coupons HERE!

Kohl's 30% Off and FREE Shipping Codes

2009-11-11T17:33:00.000-05:00

The Kohl's code for 30% off is good now through November 18th. These codes are only for Kohl's charge card customers. You can get the discount by entering the following codes at checkout.

NOVKC30 = 30% off

FREE4MVC = Free Shipping

You will also earn $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend (through November 15th).

Click HERE to go to Kohls.com

Best of Safeway 11/11 - 11/17

2009-11-11T17:28:00.000-05:00

To view your local Safeway ad, click HERE.

Here are the "Best Of" Safeway Deals for the week of 11/11-11/17 thanks to Christy at TheBargainJargon!
There are lots of different promotions going on at Safeway this week, so you will want to make sure you check the dates of each promotion.

Bar S Jumbo Franks 1.25

1.00/2 Printable coupon

Final Price = .75

Progresso Broth B1G1 Free 2.89/2

.50 coupon from 10/04 GM insert (use 2)

.50 Printable coupon

Final Price = .95 each

Betty Crocker Frosting or Cake Mix B2G3 Free 3.98 for 2

.50 coupon for frosting from 10/25 SS insert

.50 Printable frosting coupon

Final Price = .29 - .80 each depending on coupons used

Dannon Activa Yogurt 2.50

1.00 coupon from 10/4 SS insert

1.00 coupon from 11/1 SS insert

Final Price = 1.50

Produce

5 lb bag Fuji Apples 2.99

Haas Avacados .88

Pomegranates B1G1 Free 3.29/2

Buy 4 Cereal Save $4 (must buy 4 to get discount)

2.50 (1.50 after discount)

Honey Nut Cheerios 1.50

1.00/2 coupon from 11/01 SS insert

Final Price = 1.00

Rice Krispie Treats 1.50

1.00/2 Printable coupon

Final Price = 1.00

3.00 (2.00 after discount)

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats 2.00

1.50/2 Printable coupon

Final Price = 1.25

3.50 ( 2.50 after discount)

Kashi Go Lean Crunch 2.50

3.00 coupon from mailer

Final Price = FREE + .50 overage

Spend $25/ Get $5 Reward Coupon (look for participating item tags)

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix 1.00

.55/2 coupon from 10/11 SS insert

Final price = .73

Nestle Baking Morsels 2.50

.50 coupon from 11/01 RP insert

Final Price = 2.00

*more match-ups for this deal coming soon

Coupon Deals 11/1 - 11/8 (these were found in the Sunday 11/1 paper)

*must spend $20 to use coupons

Lucerne Cream Cheese .99 (limit 2)

Lucerne Butter 1.49 (limit 1)

Foster Farms Breaded Chicken Nuggets 3.99

Special K or Nutri Grain Bars 4/$6.00 (must buy 4)

1.00/2 Printable Nutri Grain bars

1.00/2 Printable Special K bars

Final Price = 1.00 each

Raisin Bran, Frosted Flakes, Crispix or Corn Flakes 4/6.00 (must buy 4)

1.50/2 Printable corn flakes coupon

1.00/3 Printable coupon

Final Price = 1.00 -1.17 each

Safeway Peanut Butter .99

Pepperidge Farm Baked Natural Crackers 1.99 (limit 3)

1.00 Printable coupon

Final Price = .99

Keebler Club Crackers 1.99

1.00/2 coupon from magazine

Final Price = 1.49

Wesson cooking Oil 2.29

$10 Kohls cash for every $50 you spend Nov 4-8

You will receive $10 in Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend at Safeway. The Kohl's cash can be redeemed November 9 - 21st.

4 Free Breakfast items when you spend $50 Nov 7 & 8

coupons were found in the weekly ad that comes in the mail

Lucerne Large 12 ct eggs FREE

Safeway 100% Orange Juice FREE

Safeway Bacon FREE

Safeway Raisin Bread or English Muffins FREE