May 31, 2009
Working Walgreens 5/31
#1 Bought 1 Ecotrin $2
1 Chinet Plates $1.50
Used q's Ecotrin $2.25/1 (The cashier price adjusted down to $2/1)
Chinet $1/1
Total: $.54 OOP
Received: $2RR
#2 Same as #1
#3 Bought 1 Ecotrin $2
1 Bar organic shea butter soap $.74
1 mini highlighter $.17
1 block chocolate (omega-3 with fish--curiosity got better of me) $.24
Used q's Ecotrin $2/1 (from newspaper insert--no beep from register)
$1 RR from last week
Total $.17 OOP
Earned $2RR
#4 Exactly same as #3
Remember, if an item will print a Register Reward, you can only buy one of the same item per transaction (ex. only 1 Ecotrin), otherwise, the RR for the second (Ecotrin, for ex.) will not print.
Also, using those RRs counts as a manufacturer coupon. You can only use 1 manuf. coupon per item. So, if you need a filler, you might look for those $.17 highlighters!
Any questions?
Also, a reminder, your store should accept a coupon that is more than the price of the item. General consensus now seems to be that they will just adjust it down. Example: Ecotrin this week. It is $2. You give a coupon for $2.25 The register will beep because it is over amount of the item. Your cashier may just override it for $2.25--Great! But, if not, she should at least adjust it down and enter it for $2. If she refuses, please call a manager. The cashier is mis-informed and will stay such unless told otherwise. I was in my store today and told they have it posted in the office to accept coupons, but to just adjust them down. It's nice when everyone is on the same page. =)
Old Navy Weekly is scheduled to reset Today!!
The $75 off $100 is supposed to be back today. Let me know if you get one!
Purex Deal
May 30, 2009
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Walgreens Week 5/31
View the ad HERE.
I seem to have LOTS of Ecotrin coupons, so I will probably rinse and repeat that as many times as I can this week. Each transaction is a $2+ moneymaker.
Ecotrin Tablets $2.00
-$2.25 printable HERE
-$2.00 RR at checkout
Fina l Price: $2.25 overage
I hate to buy disposable items, but I am hosting a baby shower soon and will probably get some Chinet plates for that.
If you need razors, the Bic Soleil is a good price after coupon:
Bic Soleil razors 4pk $4.99
-$1.00 RR at checkout
-$3.00 from 5/17 SS
Final Price: $.99
There are other items like cheap deodorant, toothpaste, dish soap etc.
Let me know if you find anything good!
May 29, 2009
I'm on the hunt for some new coupons for you!
$.75/1 Dole Pineapple
$3 off Any Three (3) Johnson's Products (excluding 4 oz.) **Bricks**
(IE) Link
(FF) Link (You could use these on Buddy Bars or maybe the J&J travel first aid kits?)
.55 off any one Package of Famous Amos Cookies(12oz or larger)
IE Link
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a... =9sgtb8oi
Firefox Link
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a... =9sgtb8oi
Go HERE to request coupons for Minute Maid frozen juice bars and other frozen novelties.
Will arrive by mail in 6-8 weeks.
$2.50 off any Pedigree Dentastix treat for dogs
(Combine this with the Shortcuts e-coupon to get them for free)
IE Link
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a...0966W979W0
Firefox Link
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a...0966W979W0
Old Navy Update
In-Store Clearance Sale
Also, if you haven't been in yet, the clearance at Old Navy is an additional 50% off. This sale runs through Saturday, May 30th.
There are still coupons available to print right now at Old Navy Weekly. You can take one with you to use on the clearance sale.
Coupon locations:
$20 off $100
Hang the orange striped bag in the lower hand of the lady with the purple dress.
$15 off $75
Watch the video and click on the $1 flip flop sign that comes up 9 seconds in to the video.
$10 off $50
Put Christopher's head back on his body.
$5 off $50
Click the lotion in the girl with the green bathing suits hand.
Thanks Hip2Save
Morningstar Farms Deal
They will email you a $1/1 coupon. Keep hitting the back browser until it prints twice.
Then, you can pair it with the Target coupon for $2/2 found HERE.
Coupon Preview 5/31
There will be 2 inserts: Smartsource and Redplum
Highlights:
Athenos Cheese $.50/1 (doubled, will make for cheap feta!)
SoyJoy coupons
SunnyD Smoothies product $.55/1 (if no size restriction, could mean a free single?)
Target coupons for Softsoap
Newman's Own $1/2
May 28, 2009
Enter to Win a Smart Car--and Get a Coupon
What to do this summer in SW MO?
New-- Newman's Own Printable Coupon
Mardel: Home Educators Sale Saturday 5/30
All Home Education Curriculum will be 20% off. (Alpha and Omega will be 15% off)
Coming up this summer, on July 16th, they will have an Education Sale. All Education, School Supplies, Home School & Kid's Products will be 20% off.
May 27, 2009
Enter to Win Bikes for the Whole Family
Go HERE to enter the sweepstakes.
Grocery Highlights: Target & Dillons
Print Target coupons HERE. You can format them to fit two rows/page.
If you printed the Baked Lays coupon $1/1 from Smartsource.com, you can pair it with the Target coupon for $1/1. They are on sale for $3 = $1 each
Back to Nature Graham Sticks are clearanced at $1.94 Get $1/1 coupon HERE --This is pdf, so you can print as many as you need.
So after stocking up on mayo last week for $.49 each, this week, it is now Free! Kraft mayo, on sale $1.99 (includes olive oil mayo). Use $1/1 from insert q's or coupons.com, stacked with Target q for $1/1 (this q is also good on dressings)
Kashi cereals and bars are all $2.88 Use q's from coupons.com for $1.50/2 or use the $1/1 for Honey Sunshine.
Yoplait Yo-plus yogurt is $2.09 Use the $1/1 q from coupons.com (use my link in the top right corner, pretty please!)
Kashi frozen waffles are $1.79 They have yet to restock them at our store. Urrgghhh. But, if they have them at your store, use the $1.50/1 q to get them for $.29 each!
The One Dollar section at Target has tons of stuff at 30% off (Just look for the green dot by the upc code). I found DD a cute metal sign that says "Trees are for Hugging"
Health & Beauty still has LOTS of clearance. They are resetting the department, so take advantage while you can. Tonight I saw:
Bunches of Purex, inc. Natural Elements marked down to $2.82 (?) There have been some insert q's for $.30/1, etc.
Pure & Natural soap 2-packs These even had $1/1 coupons sticking out of the packaging! Or use the one on coupons.com
Lots of Method products throughout the store.
Kiss My Face kids products..... and lots more. It is going fast, though.
I also got a few Johnson & Johnson first aid kits. They are over by the trial section. $.99 each Use the $1/1 J & J Red Cross insert q.
Dillons
There was very little on sale in the natural/organic section. NP organic milk $2.99 Pears still $.99/lb
Dole Pineapple was $1.45 Use the $.50/1 q I posted awhile back to get them for $.45 I would still like to see it go lower--even free!
Most other things I noted in the post I made this morning.
I got free Weber seasonings, free colgate toothpaste, free kitten chow, free hand soap.
I also bought Sabra Hummus (I posted a q for this). It was on sale for $3.99 I got home and realized it rang up $4.99 Dillons has a policy that it rings up right or is free. I intend to call or go by there and let them know. I am pretty sure they will refund that item for me. Something for you to keep in mind. I always try to double check my receipt before I leave the store--but the more kids with me, the more distractions.
The Grocery Weekly (link on the right) does some match-ups for Dillons.
Blue Bunny $1/1 Coupon
After you sign-up, you receive an email with another $1 off coupon!
Free Lip Balm from Burt's Bees
The giveaway starts at 8 am CST each day. Go HERE to sign-up.
If you don't get it right away, keep trying--we have a month to get in on this great freebie!
May 26, 2009
The Caregivers Marketplace
All Huggies products and Pull-Ups
Ecotrin (there is a MM sale at Walgreens coming up)
Nature Made vitamins and supplements
And others
So, even if an item was cheap or free after coupons, you can still submit for a rebate. You do have to submit for 5 or more items at a time, but can do so as often as you like.
Free Sample of Mighty Leaf Tea
Go HERE to request it. (There are a few other samples as well)
You don't have to enter a Dillon's card #.
These are "Artisan whole leaf Tea Pouches™ crafted to infuse the senses.
Indulge in the affordable luxury of wellbeing."
New Coupons on Coupons.com--again
Today I noticed $1/1 on Yoplait Yo-Plus and
$.75/2 Nature's Valley granola bars, can use this with the Walgreens in-ad q
And More.
Some people have said the Kraft coupons reset again. I have yet to have this happen for me, though!
Join Sam's Club this Summer for Only $15
Go HERE for more info. Looks like you can also just print the one-day pass and use it, too.
Sneak Peak Dillons: 5/26
Select Post & Quaker Cereals $1.98
Weber Grilling Seasonings Use insert q $.50/1 = Free
Healthy Choice Soups 10/$10
1 lb Driscoll Strawberries $1.49
6 oz blackberries or raspberries or 4.4 oz blueberries $1.99
Kraft Dressing $1.69 use insert q or tearpad for $1.50/1 (I think Target may have a better deal right now)
Naturally Preferred Organic Milk 1/2 gal. $2.99
Gatorade and Sobe are still 10/$10 Sobe B1G1
Dial Hand Soap 10/$10 Use the $.55/1 HERE to get for Free
May 24, 2009
Planet Walker Shoes 80% Off for Memorial Weekend
AND Free Shipping!!!
I am getting the very cute Leather Jumper in Java!
I edited my sloppy math. =)
Grilling Coupon Bonanza
Go HERE to get a coupon that says
Buy Kingsford charcoal (13 lb +) and any of the following: KC BBQ sauce....etc. And receive $6 on The Other White Meat (there seems to be no limit to printing this coupon)
THEN,
Use the coupon that came out last week for:
Buy Kingsford charcoal and get a bottle of KC BBQ sauce free
Use the 2 coupons together and buy the charcoal. Get the BBQ sauce and $6 in meat FREE! It actually just takes $6 off your order. So whatever else you buy, you can use q's for also. Ex. Today we bought Johnsonville brats, so along with the other q's, I used a $.55/1 coupon.
Clif Bars & Luna Bars, 10/$10 @ Dillons
Use the $1/3 coupon in the Go Organic! coupon book to sweeten the deal.
May 23, 2009
Walgreens Coupon Book Alert!
There may be a new alternative. In the last couple days, people are reporting receiving coupon books by mail. It is said that signing up to receive Walgreens email alerts is what will trigger receiving the book by mail. I am signed up. I haven't received it... yet.
However! Today I heard that they should also be available at the Health and Beauty counter. So next time you are in, look around or ask the HBA (health & beauty advisor) if they are available. Like the elusive Pharmacy Savings Book, these probably won't last long.
Walgreens: Week 5/24
You can view the full ad scan HERE.
Nothing I will be running to the store for again this week. I do have $1/1 Tropicana coupons, so will probably go get some $.99 OJ.
You could get free toothpaste or toothbrushes...
Anything look good to you?
New Coupons on Coupons.com
Including:
$1.50/1 Tazo tea
$1.50/1 Starbucks coffee 10 or 12 oz. bag
and more!
New coupons have been showing up almost daily. Remember, if there is one you want, print it now, as it is not guaranteed to be there tomorrow. You can print each coupon twice.
BONUS
AND, Here is a coupon for $1/1 Bear Naked products!
IE or Firefox
May 22, 2009
Free Shipping at Cotton Babies!! This Weekend Only
Enter coupon code Watermelon at checkout to receive your Free Shipping.
40% Any Item at Borders--Extended through Mon.!
If you are not a member yet, you can join for free and will get a coupon for 20% off another item when you do so.
(Borders and Waldenbooks are owned by the same company and coupons can be used at either store.)
May 21, 2009
Who's Going to Get One of These?
It is a humorous and attention-getting reminder for self-breast exams.
Let me know if you get one!
(I'm kinda lame--can't bring myself to put "boobies" on my car. But it is for a great cause!)
Old Navy Flip-Flop Sale & Coupons!
Keep a look-out tonight, as the OldNavyWeekly coupons should reset. There will be $60 off $100.
I usually visit Hip2Save and follow the comments of her Old Navy post. People share where the coupons are as they find them. Don't want to be a downer, but the high-dollar coupons have been gone in minutes the last few weeks. Still, you can usually get 25 or 30% off coupons. They have been resetting anywhere between 7pm and 3am. Who knows?!
New Link to $1 IP Kraft Cheese Coupon
Well, today I just got a new link! You can go print out two more (per computer).
I just used these yesterday. Price Cutter has Kraft cheese on sale for $1.59, so I paid $.59/bag!!
By the way, if shredded cheese makes you uncomfortable and you want more information about powdered cellulose, natamycin (it is not an antibiotic), etc., HERE is a link to FAQ from Sargento.
I often go back and forth on whether I want to use shredded cheese or not. It is purely a convenience. If you do not want to use shredded cheese, the coupons are also good on chunks or slices. Chunks do not have the added ingredients. I also feel like I get more for the $$ with chunks.
Attention: No Coupons in 5/24 Papers
Are You on the Ruby Tuesday Email List?
Sign-up with Ruby Tuesday's So Connected program to get these types of offers.
We jump at these every time they come out. I think we have gotten it down to a science. For a family of 5 (2 adults, 2 solid-eating kids), we usually come out about $30 or so after tip. And that's for a pretty nice meal!
Looks like you can print one from this LINK. YMMV.
Get Ready to Get Organized!!
But, her generosity doesn't end there! As a heads up, I wanted to let you know that she will also be giving away a free consultation to one of you lucky ladies AND will be providing a coupon code to allow ALL of you to receive 10% off on any service contracts signed in June.
I will be providing more detailed information on her services, as well as a review of my experience, within a week or so.
Let's Get Organized!!
Updated Grocery Highlights for the Week
Healthy Home Tips for Parents
This is the same organization that provides the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database.
You can sign up to receive updates and information by email. There are also several "guides" you can view and/or print, including:
Healthy Home Tips
Guide to Kids Personal Care Products
Guide to Feeding Baby
Guide to Sunscreens
Healthy Pet Tips
Guide to Safe Cosmetics
and more
May 20, 2009
Grocery Highlights: Week 5/20
First off, I have to say that Price Cutter is the winner this week. They have some great sales going. Whether you are going to be grilling for the holiday weekend or not, this is definitely around the time to stock up for the year on all things picnic/grilling-related.
Note: Some of this is conventional food. I list what interests me... There are probably more items that have coupon match-ups, so keep your eyes open.
Price Cutter
Sweet Corn $.10 each (limit 10)
Van Camp's Pork & Beans 3/$1
Kraft Dressing $1.49 If you still have your $1.50/1 q's = Free, or use $1/1 q's from coupons.com-- link in top right corner
Kraft Cheese (crumbles, cuts, chunk, shreds) $1.59 Use $1/1 q's I posted link earlier, =$.59 ea!!
Lay's Chips, B1G1 (depending on the price, Dillon's is prob. the better deal)
Nabisco Crackers, B1G1 (If Artisan Wheat Thins are included, use insert q's that are B1G1 to get 2 for free!) Well, the Artisan crackers are part of the sale. However, the register rings them up each at half-price, instead of one full-price and one for free. When I went to use my coupons, I had a very negative experience with the manager. He ended up putting my coupon in for the full-price of one box (getting me 2 boxes free), but was very ugly about it. I called the corporate office today to discuss his behavior and their coupon policy in general. The customer service at the corporate level was excellent. I was told that I could use a B1G1 coupon with the B1G1 sale, and that the coupon should be entered for the full-price of the item. I was told the store would be alerted to this. Please don't let people treat you disrespectfully just because you are using coupons! We are just trying to do the best we can for our families. If you don't have a B1G1 coupon, since they are ringing up half-price, you can use the $1/1 coupons from Coupons.com to make the boxes $.75 each. Use the link in the upper right corner.
3 lb bag of organic onions, $2.49 The ad says these are Melissa brand, but at the store on Sunshine, I was pleasantly surprised to find they were Earthbound Farms. This allowed me to use my $.55/1 coupon and get them for $1.94/bag or $.65/lb-- a great price for even conventional onions on sale, let alone organic!!
McCormick Grill Mates 5 for $4, use $.50/1 insert q's to get for free! The ad quotes this sale, but be prepared as they are not entered right into the register. Cashier should just overide the price.
Smart Chicken, boneless skinless breasts and tenders $3.99/lb
Johnsonville Brats $2.79 There are $.55/1 insert q's
Lipton Gallon Tea 2/$5 Many of these have $.50/1 hangtags = $1.50
PC doubles coupons with face value up to $.50
Dillons
Lay's Chips $1.88 (I posted the $1/1 coupon from Smartsource earlier)
Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausages B1G1, use 2- $.55/1 insert q's = about $1.25 ea
Post Cereals $2.48 (if includes Trail Mix Crunch, use $2/1 IP)
Weber Spices 10/$10 Use $.50/1 insert q = Free
Reach Toothbrushes 10/$10 Use insert q's B1G1 and a $.50/1 = 2 Free
Colgate Toothpaste 10/$10 Use $.75/1 insert q's = Free
Sobe and Vitamin Water are both 10/$10 I posted a link to B1G1 IP for Sobe a while ago.
Barbara's Cereals are $3.50, use $1/1 IP posted awhile back (don't expire until Dec!)
Organic Pears are still $.99/lb I laughed, as conv. pears are priced at $1.19 I doubt anyone even notices they could get organic cheaper!
There are lots of other match-ups with q's and cellfire and shortcuts, too. These are just the freebies, etc. Let me know if you spot any other great deals! I'll try to update when I actually get to the store.
After shopping, I realized that both a Cellfire q and a Shortcut q did not come off my order. If this happens, it is very simple to just contact them online, fill out the form and they will credit your Plus card, which will come off on your next order.
Another thing I have learned, Dillon's gives a $.05 bag credit for every bag. Now, depending on the cashier, it can be for every bag you BRING or Use. Needless to say, I bring them all in now. ;)
Eco-Friendly Shoes--As Low as $9.90!
It seems there lots of smaller sizes left (5-7?), but it depends on which pair you look at.
(There are also some men's shoes on sale, too)
These are adorable shoes made from eco-friendly materials, like hemp, organic cotton and recycled tires.
Even better, all orders ship free right now!!
Let me know if you score a pair!
Free Sustainable Energy Show, Memorial Day
Mon. May 25, Memorial Day, 10-4pm
Marshfield, MO
There will be demonstrations and information on a variety of topics, including:
Solar and wind power, biodiesel, dome home construction, raised-bed gardening, and more.
They will also be giving out the Go Organic! coupon book, as a bonus.
Directions:
From Springfield, I-44 East. Take exit 96, Northview. Turn right. Turn left at stop sign.
Go approx. 2 miles. Under the radio towers on the left side of the road.
May 19, 2009
HOT!! Walgreens $5 off $25, May 20/21
It does say total is after all other coupons, but you might try to hand it over FIRST, and then the rest of your coupons. YMMV. (Remember, always use manufacturer q's then store q's, except in this situation)
This would be good to use with things that will give RR--as you get your discount after the transaction is over, so to speak.
Mambo Sprouts Coupon Book
Visit the site HERE to print online coupons AND sign-up for the coupon book (look under the "Coupons" tab.
Even though their website says this:
"Our coupon program provides consumers with a value-packed coupon booklet distributed in almost 1,000 retail outlets four times a year. Additionally, the booklets are mailed three times a year to 385,000 health, natural, and organic product consumers in the following metro and suburban areas:
Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore/Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver/Boulder, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angele, More mailing regions are coming soon!"
and I am not in any of those areas, I requested a book anyway. This proves it can't hurt to ask!
Found in the book:
Luna Cookie $.50/1
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze almond milk $.75/2
Blue Horizon Organic Spring Rolls B1G1
Country Life Product $3/1
Fiji Water multi-pack $1/1
Garden of Life Vitamin Code $5/1
Green & Black's products $1/1 (yum! chocolate!)
Ian's Sweet Potato Fries $1/1
Kashi U Cereal $1/1
Kashi Cereal Bars or Sunshine Cereal $1/2
Lifeway product $1/1
Arico product $1/1
RiceSelect items $3/2
San-J Tamari, etc. $.55/1
thinkproducts bar $.50/1
Organic Valley milk $1/1
Organic Valley lactose free milk $1/1
Organic Valley butter $1/1
Coupons: Stock-Up Now
In the next couple weeks, Walgreens will have Ecotrin on sale for $2 with a $2RR.
Go to Smartsource and print the $2.25/1 coupon. Will make it a $2.25 moneymaker!! (Don't forget you can print these twice)
Smartsource also has coupons for Baked Lays $1/1. These may be on sale this week at Dillons (or other Kroger affiliates) for $1.88
Green Baby Shower: Discounts for Mom & Baby
Get discount codes for things like babylegs, organic nursing pads, Belly Bandit belly wrap (I so wanted one of these!), and more!
May 18, 2009
Free Vitamins at Walgreens
-$2.00 printable HERE, use two
Final Price: products under $4, two for free!
Thanks Moms by Heart
Printable Coupons
Direct Link IE
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a... =7fuUJ91I
Firefox
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a... =7fuUJ91I
HERE is a coupon for $1.50 off Sabra Hummus. This is yummy hummus! I heard a rumor that it may go on sale at Dillon's (this week or maybe next) for $2.99
Dole Canned Fruit $.50/1 Use this at a store that doubles (Dillons, Price Cutter, etc.) and you could possibly get it free. We love pineapple upside-down cake!
Kraft Cheese (chunk, shred or slice) $1.00 off I think the coupons.com coupon was only $1/2, so get these while you can! Get your coupon IE or FF
Here's one for $1.50 off Digiorno Flatbread Melts (rumored to go on sale for $2 at times). Convenience food I know, but those interested... Go here IE or FF
May 17, 2009
Grocery Highlights: Target & Walgreens
Target
I bought over $60 worth of merchandise and only paid $13 (could have been $3 if I had remembered to use my $10 gc from last week!)
Here are some of my finds--incidentally, I got home and found that Hip2Save had posted some of the same deals...and more.
Joint Juice $.99 Free after $1 insert q
Hershey's Bliss Candy Bars (next to registers) $.99 Free after Target q (print from HCW or A Full Cup--links on the right)
Kraft Mayo On sale for $1.99 Use Target q $1/2 AND insert q $1/1 (use 2 q's) = $.49 each
Market Pantry OJ $1.99 Use Target q $.50/1
There was lots of Health & Beauty clearance again. Particularly, Dove Ultimate/Go Fresh items.
There have been lots of Dove insert q's. And, there were some $2/1 IPs. Pair these with the Target q for Dove Go Fresh to get things free or cheap.
Walgreens
I went by today and used my B1G1 coupons on Purex. I got 4 bottles of the Purex Naturals. They were B1G1 at $8.99 (marked up--pffftt). My coupons had max value of $7, and I used 2 of them, so I essentially paid $1 each. Not too bad!
My big find, though, was this:
Traditional Medicinals!! Several varieties (Echinacea, ThroatCoat, Kids ThroatCoat). All 50% off, so priced at $2.24 Use the $1/1 from the Go Organic q's for an even sweeter deal!
(I specifically found this in the clearance section of the WAGS on S. Campbell)
They also had black No Nonsense pantyhose for $.99 Use insert q $1/1 to get for free
If you need to find a q, use the coupon databases at HCW or A Full Cup-- or just ask me and I would love to help!
May 16, 2009
Walgreens: Week 5/17
Notice the Colgate Visible White will give overage if you print the coupon.
One thing not mentioned, Purex is B1G1. If you happen to still have the Purex IP coupon from awhile back (it was on coupons.com last month), you could get 2 free.
There are lots of other deals this week--but not much I will be rushing in for (other than free detergent!)
May 15, 2009
Free Kerastase Salon Treatment
Participating salons found in 40 states. (Hey locals, we have 2!!)
Choose from 7 different treatments: for dry hair, oily scalp, brittle hair, etc.
Just print your invitation and take it in with you to be pampered for free!
WM Deals
Hip2Save has found some extremely good deals at Walmart, particularly using many of the Kraft coupons that were just posted. You can see her ongoing list HERE.
(Of course Breyers Ice Cream just went on sale dirt cheap there, right after I used up all my coupons stocking up at Dillons! Waah.)
Also, don't forget to browse the $1 aisle anytime you go. That row could be a couponer's dream!
And, I might as well mention this deal, too, since you all know how much I love ice cream!
Walmart will be offering free full-size samples of ice cream on May 30th from 11-4.
You can go HERE to plug in your zipcode and find out if your store is participating.
(Look's like about all the Supercenters in Springfield and Marshfield, MO are included)
MO La Leche League Conference
June 12-14
Columbia, MO
http://www.registration.littleants.com/
Click on REGISTER NOW to view the Workshop Schedule and Registration Fees
There are some great speakers and workshops scheduled, including... Elizabeth Pantley!! (author of No-Cry Sleep Solution)
Sadly, I don't think I will make it this year, but let me know if you are going and how great it was!!
May 14, 2009
Sunday Inserts 5/13
Here is a list of what we may find. (I think the KC Star receives coupons similar to Pittsburgh)
May 13, 2009
Grocery Highlights: Week 5/13
Dillons
Breyers Ice Cream $2.88 Use $.75/1 coupons from past insert. Only $1.88 (I luv ice cream!)
Naked Juice is on sale 2/$5 Use the IP coupon $1/1 I posted previously to make it $1.50
Eckrich Smoked Sausage on sale $2.75 Use $.55/1 insert q to make it $1.75
Smart Chicken (whole) are on sale for $1.42/lb
Organic Pears $.99/lb (I think these were $1.99/lb last time I looked?)
Starbucks Chocolate still 2/$3 Use that $1/1 insert q to make it $.50!! (usually $3ea)
I found True North Peanut Clusters clearanced at $1.74 Use $1/1 insert q
I know there was more, but I had 3 kids with me!! (Every time, I vow never to do it again!)
You might visit the Grocery Weekly (link on the right) for more match-ups
Price Cutter
Sobe Lifewater is $10/10 again. There was a B1G1 IP out there
That's all I got off the top of my head. That was where my coupon box dumped, so no pleasant memories.
BTW, in case you haven't heard, Memory Lane Milk suffered tornado damage and is out of production for maybe the next 2 months. Boo Hoo!!!! This really makes me want to start milking our goat. Anyway, if you see any left, you may want to stock up.
My Nightmare Came True
I dumped my open coupon box over at the grocery store! sigh.
May 12, 2009
Jennie-O $5 off coupon
It's there now. This won't last long!
May 11, 2009
Lots More Printables!!
Here are some of my favorites:
$2/3 Hains products, inc. Maranatha nut butters, Spectrum oils, Health Valley Organics products, West Soy, Sunspire chips, etc.
Tons of Organic Valley coupons. Says you can print two of each coupon, and they reset once a year.
Keep in mind, that once you choose to print, the coupon is good for up to 30 days. You might want to bookmark the link and print when you are ready to use them.
Added: New Link to $1.50 off Kashi Go Lean Waffles
May 10, 2009
Newman's Own Coupon
-$1/2 Newmans’ Own Sauce or Dressing printable (IE) or printable (FF)
This may be on sale at Dillon's this coming week. I'll let you know if I find out.
Kraft Printable Coupons--Won't Last Long
Some of these will pair up with Target coupons. Check out the Target Coupon Generator at Hot Coupon World, Organic Grocery Deals, or A Full Cup for match-ups. Links are in list on the right.
You can use one target cp and one manuf. cp per item.
UPDATE: These are also available on coupons.com right now. Go to the link in the top right corner and print another set of them.
If you think there is one you will use, print it now, as they won't last long. The expiration date seems to be about one month out, so I try to think of what I will use (how good a deal I might find) and how many. For ex. I will use the $1 off Planters on the natural nuts, so I printed as many as I could. I also printed a few of the Kraft Cheese shreds, etc., as they are on sale at Dillon's this week for $1.66--that would make them $1.06. That is pretty cheap for cheese! So just think about how you might use these to stockpile. The Kraft Deluxe macnchz could be found for around $.50/box with cp, the Kraft BBQ coupon could get it free at Walmart right now, etc.
Common Sense with Money has typed out the list and mentioned any match-ups.
Did you print enough of these coupons yet? If not, there are reports that they have been resetting on Coupons.com Also, a large amount of grocery stores are also posting the coupons on their sites. Visit Common Sense with Money to see the list of stores.
Starbucks coupon for Walgreens
I printed these last week, but this link let me print them again. Hit the back browser to print two from each computer.
May 9, 2009
Insert Preview for Sun.
There will probably be quite a few free or close to it items from these coupons. Lots of picnic food coupons.
Remember, these can vary by region and paper, so it is just a guideline for what we may get.
$1 off coupon for Naked Juice
These are about $2.84 depending on where you find them. I think I will try to find them on sale for closer to $2. Let me know if you see them on sale!
Deal Over-- Free Gnu Bars
Go HERE to request two free Gnu Bars. Almost 50% of the RDV for fiber. Entirely natural. Only 130-140 calories. (works with Weight Watchers, too)
Walgreens: Week 5/10
Hip2Save has some match-ups HERE.
You can get free toothpaste, toothbrushes and/or floss this week.
Iceland Health Omega-3 Fish Oil is free after RRs.
"Iceland Health products are certified free of environmental contaminants such as PCBs, heavy metals, mercury, dioxins and pesticides."
Removed coupon, as it is not for this item.
Kashi cereal is $3/10 with a $3RR ($3/7), plus use coupon $1/2 from GO coupon book, or print $1.50/2, You can also get Kashi cereal coupons from Coupons.com Just click on link in upper right corner. There is a $1 off Honey Sunshine coupon. Remember always hit the back browser until it prints a second time.
Deal Idea:
Buy 6 boxes -- Edited** You can't buy 6 boxes, because you will only get one $3RR. You would just have to buy 3 boxes and use a $1.50/2 coupon. You can then do it again in another transaction if you want more.
If you buy 3 boxes and use 1 coupon, they are only $1.85 each
Clearance:
Heard some of the True North Almond Mix are $1.87 use coupon for $1/1 from 2/8SS
I found Emergen-C Pink Lemonade marked down again to $3.29
And Nature's Path Granola for $1.09, used the Go Org. $1/1 coupon and paid $.09!
Can you comment?
No Electricity!
May 7, 2009
Grocery Highlights: Week 5/6
Tell me if you read this and find it helpful. Otherwise.... I might just quit. Grrrr.
I won't post links to save time and sanity. If you want to know where a coupon is, feel free to ask. I would love to help.
Target
Planters on sale $4 for Natural Harvest California Almonds. Use target coupon for $1 off
Teddy Grahams box $2 use target coupon for $1 off
Annie's mac n chz is on sale
Several Cascadian Farms cereals are on sale. Several coupons out there
Freebies in the trial section:
Axe shower gel. Use $1 coupon from paper to get free
Band-aids. Diego and Hello Kitty 10 ct. Use $1 off coupon to get free
Dentek Flossers, natural and compostable clearance $1.68 Use $1 off coupon
(There is tons of clearance in health and beauty--even natural brands, i.e. Kiss My Face, etc. I heard they were going to redo the dept. Most things are only 15-30% off right now.)
Dillons
Oscar Meyer hot dogs 10/$10 (we needed them for BBQ at DH's work)
Sara Lee hotdog buns (including ww) $1.89 Use $1 off coupon
Kettle Chips, 5oz Tuscan 3 Chz, $2 Use $1 off coupon
Barilla Pasta 10/$10 I had coupons that expired a week or so ago for $.55/1 I got 4 boxes of whole wheat pasta Free!! Dillons accepts expired coupons for about 2 weeks.
Zone Bars $1.25 ea More coupons that expired week ago $.55/1 I got 6 bars for $.25 ea
Walmart
Kashi Go Lean Waffles $2.54 Use $1.50/1 coupon, only $1.04!! (Lmk if you need link)
Back to Nature I bought a box of cookies and crackers. Used $1/1 coupon for each (need link? lmk)
Halls cough drops $1.18 Use $1/1 from paper. Keep for next season, or donate.
Riceworks Chips $2.50 Use $1 off coupon from paper
Earthbound Farms baby carrots $1.58 Use $.55 off coupon, tearpad
YoPlus Yogurt $2.08 Use $1 off IP coupon
Stonyfield Farms 32 oz Yogurt $3.32 Use $1/1 coupon from Go Organic! book
We got mailers that had $1.50 off any Speedstick (remember, I keep every coupon!)
Walmart now has a $1 aisle. I found Speedstick there, so bought 6 sticks for $1 ea and used a $1.50 coupon for each-- made a profit! They go in the donate box.
Free Sunbutter Sample
Go HERE. Use authorization code 0428
May 4, 2009
My Walgreens Trip Tonight
I had to do this in 4 transactions. (Don't roll your eyes. That's the beastly nature of the new system.)
Tran 1:
3 Starbucks Mocha Frappucinos, on sale 3/$5, used 3 $1 off coupons HERE= $.67 each
2 Nature Made Vitamins- Zinc, on clearance $1.39, also B1G1, used $1 off coupon (could have used 2 of those) = $.20 each
1 RightGuard FastBreak Deodorant $2.99, gives $2 RR; I had IP coupon for free deodorant
Total $2.38, I used a $2 RR and paid $.38 on my gift card (no out of pocket)
I earned a $2 RR
2nd, 3rd, 4th Trans. all the same
1 RightGuard, used free coupon, earned $2 RR
So... I got all the above (4 deodorants total) for $.38 (on gc) and earned $8 in RR
It felt good......
All that deodorant went straight into my giveaway box. It will also feel good to share.
Chik-Fil-A Offering Free Chicken Strips to Teachers
Free Access to Online Learning Resources this week only!
Go HERE to register and look around.
You can access a different webpage each day this week.
Let me know what great things you find!
Awesome Shortcuts Coupons Loaded!
Cellfire is another website that does this. Cellfire e-coupons can also be sent to your cell phone and used at other places such as restaurants, retail shops, etc.
P&G E-Saver does the same with P&G products.
Right now on Shortcuts:
$1 off Cascadian Farms frozen organic vegetables, combine with $1 off coupons HERE, or $1/2 in Go Organic! coupon book
$1 off Muir Glen Pasta Sauce, combine $1 off HERE, or HERE
$1 off Naturally Preferred Whole Wheat Pasta
$2.50 off Dentastix (treats for dogs), use with $2.50/1 4/19 RP or HERE --makes them free!
May 2, 2009
Previews: Week 5/3
There will be 3 inserts: SmartSource, Red Plum and P&G
Walgreens
Visit Hip2Save and/or Southern Savers to find lists and scenarios for this coming week's deals at Walgreens.
I don't think there is anything this week that I will be running out for. However, if you need deodorant or toothpaste, etc., this would be a good time to start a stockpile.
I do think I will try to get some Thermacare heat wraps. Price is $6.99, use $3 coupon, receive $3 RR. Like paying $.99
Naturemade Vitamins are B1G1 I've seen a few items on clearance. There are $1/1 coupons out there. You might try to use 2 $1 coupons with the sale. Depends on if they ring up half-off each, or full-price for one and $0.00 for the other.
Don't forget your Free 8X10 enlargement on May 6th! See my post HERE with more info.
May 1, 2009
Join the Home Depot Garden Club & Receive Coupons
You will also have access to experts to answer all your gardening questions within 24 hours and regional tips delivered via email, as well as a plant library and plant care guides available online.
Free 8X10 Photo Enlargement at Walgreens
Walgreens Intro--Revised
I haven't decided if Walgreens is not as much fun without the ESC. They have been offering a lot more RR deals to make up for it.
The key is to know about the big deals ahead of time. Keep up with Hip2Save or another deal blog for frequent alerts. I will post the ones I think are the most earth-shaking.
Win a Madsen Bucket Cargo Bike!
Madsen Cycles are cargo bikes meant to make biking more economical. With the bucket bike, which comes with a removable bench with seat belts, you can strap your kids in and go for a ride, or pack your groceries from the local farmer's market in the tub.
Here are some specs on the kg271 bucket bike:
- Frame. OST Hi-ten steel. Step-through frame.
- Derailleur. SRAM X5 8-speed
- Shifter. SRAM X5 trigger shifters
- Disk Brake. Promax 160mm
- Stem. Promax adjustable 1 1/8''
- Colors. Black, Cream, Blue
- Size. Adjustable for a variety of body types including 5'- 6'6'' builds.
- Bucket. 40 gallon, LLDPE rigid plastic cargo carrier. Comes with rear removable bench seat and two seatbelts.
- MSRP. $1299
Free Coupon Book for Alexia's Crunchy Snacks
While there, you might want to click on "Special Offers" and then "Coupon Central". There is a $1 off on Hebrew National hotdogs (if you are so inclined), as well as a few others.
Borders Coupons--Free drink & 40% off, HURRY!
If you are a Borders Rewards member, you can also use This Coupon for 40% off any book! It expires 5/2--tomorrow!!!. If you are not a member yet, you could probably print the coupon, sign-up in store and use it then.