I was very excited about the coupons in today's newspaper...I sent my husband out to bring home 3 of them! I'm figuring that I'll get at lest $12 out of the first one alone! I was thrilled to see a coupon on C&H sugar, and since it's cheaper to stockpile it from the commissary, I checked ebay and ordered 80 more coupons! It'll save me close to $30, and only cost $6! They're good until the end of November, so I'll be able to hold onto most of them until the holiday sales start. If I can catch a good sale at a store that doubles....oh my goodness....so exciting!
BUT...I found a few of the exciting coupons are available as printables online HERE. Glade candles, Hefty One Zips, and Quaker Granola Bars...YAY! Don't forget to match up the Quaker Granola Bars with King Soopers buy 10 get $5 off, and the buy 5 get $3.50 ONYO (off your next order). Such exciting deals!!!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Michael's Cake Decorating Classes
I just got an email from Michael's that they are offering their Wilton Cake decorating classes at 50% off again, during September. I took the initial class back in July, and LOVED it. I learned quite a few tricks and am far more confident in my creativities now. If you get in touch with the teacher beforehand, she will likely hook you up with an additional coupon, bringing the price down even more. I think the regular price is $45, but I paid around $13. Keep in mind, you'll need some supplies, the Course 1 kit and cakes and frosting are the essentials, which you can get for under $20 with a coupon, I think. But You'll WANT far more than that. I used a coupon for everything, but I really wanted the turntable, cakeboards, more tips, more colors, parchment for bags...I probably spent about $30-$40 on additional cake decorating stuff. I have some things I'd be happy to share, but if this is something you've been wanting to try, now's a GREAT time!
Happy saving!
Happy saving!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Gardening
This is the first year I've tried to have a garden produce anything. It has NOT yielded the results I'd hoped for, but I've enjoyed it nonetheless. Right now, we've got Morning Glories, Snapdragons, and Pansies blooming. We also have a couple of cucumbers growing, and several bell peppers. Out Thyme transplant is doing well, and my Basil suddenly is growing like crazy--apparently it needs more sun than it was getting before. We've used a lot of fresh Parsley over the summer, and it's still doing okay. We've had a couple of carrots and onions, but the onions were infected with little grub things. We've gotten two zucchini so far, and while there are lots of blossoms, there aren't any signs of more fruit...weird. It's entertainment, exercise, outside time, and more...but mostly, it's satisfying in a way that rivals finding those amazing deals. That's my rambling for today... Have you had success gardening? I'd love to know what my readers have learned, so leave a comment and share!
SUPER cheap paper at Staples!
Staples has their ad up HERE for next week. Check out the $.50 after MIR ream of computer paper! WOW! Double WOW when you see that it's only $2 BEFORE the rebate! WOWOWOW! They've also got $.15 notebooks, and several basic items: pencils, erasers, glue sticks, among others, that are $.50 after MIR. The notebooks and the paper are a great deal! The others are probably only worth it if you haven't stockpiled enough at the better prices we've seen before now.
Happy Shopping!
Happy Shopping!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
FREE Wishbone Dressing at Safeway
You heard me right! FREE at Safeway this week with the $.75 coupon from the paper a while back, or print another (worst case-it doesn't double and you pay a quarter) from HERE.
Happy saving!
Happy saving!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Cellfire!
YAY! The Cellfire coupons, which work exactly like Shortcuts, have been reset, renewed, reloaded, whatever you want to call it, they are there waiting to be loaded to your card! Combine those Nature Valley, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury coupons with Cellfire and Shortcuts for some awesome deals at King Soopers! Go here to load on up!
Monday, August 24, 2009
King Soopers...Round 3!
Another trip, more stuff, more saved!
Transaction #1--This one is screwy!
2 Nature Valley Sweet n Salty Granola Bars (1.99) .70 coupon doubled to $1, --1.50 each
3 Nature Valley Sweet n Salty Granola Bars (1.99).40 coupon doubled to .80 on two--1.47 each
1 Nature Valley Trail Mix Granola Bars (1.99) .50 coupon doubled to $1, .50 SC--.49
2 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters (1.99) $1 coupon on each, $1 SC on one--.49 each
1 Total Whole Grain Cereal (1.49) .75 coupon doubled to $1, $.75 SC --credit of .26
1 Trix-participating size (1.49) .55 coupon doubled to $1, .55 SC --credit of .06
PLUS
Large Box Trix (3.45--NOT part of the promotion, I grabbed the wrong one and we didn't catch it til I was home. =( I may return it tomorrow.) .55 coupon doubled to $1--2.45 YIKES!
Total OOP=10.95
BUT
There was a major mix up that I'm very frustrated with at this point. My $5 didn't come off at first, so we went back to figure out why. I see now that they didn't see all 5 boxes of Granola bars on the receipt, and didn't realize that the bigger Trix didn't count. They scanned one of my granola bars again, thinking they'd missed it, and the $5 came off. BUT I paid for a box of granola bars I didn't get, and I paid over $2 for the dang Trix! Rip Off! I may go back in the am and see what they can do for me...if anything. Still, I saved 73%. Oh, and my granola bar catalina printed.
Transaction #2
2 BC Fruit Shapes (1.99) .40 coupon doubled to .80 each, SC .40 -- .99 each
3 BC Fruit Stickerz (1.99) .50/2 coupon doubled to .80/2 twice, SC .50 twice--1.24 each
1 BC Fruit Roll up (1.99) in coupons above--1.24
2 BC Supreme Brownies (1.99) .75/2 coupon doubled to $1, .75 sc--1.11 each
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Bites (.99) .40/2 coupon doubled to .80/2, SC .40/2--.39 each
Total OOP=5.95
Savings 80%
I got my Fruit snack catalina, and the supreme brownies with cookie dough are AMAZING!!!
PLUS, when I got home I realized the Stickerz were the boxes that "may" have a cash card inside, and of course, I checked....they ALL had a $5 card inside!
Transaction #3
6 Hamburger Helpers (.79) .75/3 coupon doubled to $1 twice--.46 each
Total Whole Grain Cereal (1.49)
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (.99) .50/2 coupon doubled to $1--.49 each
Chex Mix Bars (1.99) .50 coupon doubled to $1--.99
Sara Lee Bread (1.47) Coupon...Buy bread get bagels free--1.47
Sara Lee Mini Bagels (2.99) FREE
3 5lb Ground beef chubs (4.89) CLEARANCE!
Similac Ready Feed (5.61) $5 check/coupon rec'd in mail
2lb white onion bagged (1.49)--to cook with the ground beef and go in the freezer!
.45 BYOB credit
used last times 3.50 catalina
total OOP 20.49
Savings of 49%
All in all, a great trip...but that extra box of granola bars I paid for and didn't get and the Trix really annoy me.
*UPDATE* I just called and they said to bring the Trix back and tell them where they went wrong, and they'd make it right...so I feel a little better. I'll hope to get a refund for the Trix, and take home that extra box of Granola Bars that I paid for but didn't get.
Happy Shopping!
Transaction #1--This one is screwy!
2 Nature Valley Sweet n Salty Granola Bars (1.99) .70 coupon doubled to $1, --1.50 each
3 Nature Valley Sweet n Salty Granola Bars (1.99).40 coupon doubled to .80 on two--1.47 each
1 Nature Valley Trail Mix Granola Bars (1.99) .50 coupon doubled to $1, .50 SC--.49
2 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters (1.99) $1 coupon on each, $1 SC on one--.49 each
1 Total Whole Grain Cereal (1.49) .75 coupon doubled to $1, $.75 SC --credit of .26
1 Trix-participating size (1.49) .55 coupon doubled to $1, .55 SC --credit of .06
PLUS
Large Box Trix (3.45--NOT part of the promotion, I grabbed the wrong one and we didn't catch it til I was home. =( I may return it tomorrow.) .55 coupon doubled to $1--2.45 YIKES!
Total OOP=10.95
BUT
There was a major mix up that I'm very frustrated with at this point. My $5 didn't come off at first, so we went back to figure out why. I see now that they didn't see all 5 boxes of Granola bars on the receipt, and didn't realize that the bigger Trix didn't count. They scanned one of my granola bars again, thinking they'd missed it, and the $5 came off. BUT I paid for a box of granola bars I didn't get, and I paid over $2 for the dang Trix! Rip Off! I may go back in the am and see what they can do for me...if anything. Still, I saved 73%. Oh, and my granola bar catalina printed.
Transaction #2
2 BC Fruit Shapes (1.99) .40 coupon doubled to .80 each, SC .40 -- .99 each
3 BC Fruit Stickerz (1.99) .50/2 coupon doubled to .80/2 twice, SC .50 twice--1.24 each
1 BC Fruit Roll up (1.99) in coupons above--1.24
2 BC Supreme Brownies (1.99) .75/2 coupon doubled to $1, .75 sc--1.11 each
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Bites (.99) .40/2 coupon doubled to .80/2, SC .40/2--.39 each
Total OOP=5.95
Savings 80%
I got my Fruit snack catalina, and the supreme brownies with cookie dough are AMAZING!!!
PLUS, when I got home I realized the Stickerz were the boxes that "may" have a cash card inside, and of course, I checked....they ALL had a $5 card inside!
Transaction #3
6 Hamburger Helpers (.79) .75/3 coupon doubled to $1 twice--.46 each
Total Whole Grain Cereal (1.49)
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (.99) .50/2 coupon doubled to $1--.49 each
Chex Mix Bars (1.99) .50 coupon doubled to $1--.99
Sara Lee Bread (1.47) Coupon...Buy bread get bagels free--1.47
Sara Lee Mini Bagels (2.99) FREE
3 5lb Ground beef chubs (4.89) CLEARANCE!
Similac Ready Feed (5.61) $5 check/coupon rec'd in mail
2lb white onion bagged (1.49)--to cook with the ground beef and go in the freezer!
.45 BYOB credit
used last times 3.50 catalina
total OOP 20.49
Savings of 49%
All in all, a great trip...but that extra box of granola bars I paid for and didn't get and the Trix really annoy me.
*UPDATE* I just called and they said to bring the Trix back and tell them where they went wrong, and they'd make it right...so I feel a little better. I'll hope to get a refund for the Trix, and take home that extra box of Granola Bars that I paid for but didn't get.
Happy Shopping!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Shortcuts...a different approach.
Shortcuts are a little confusing. I admit it, and I get it. If you're still confused maybe this will help. Have you ever used the gas discount at King Soopers, or Safeway? Think of it like this. Just like the gas discount gets loaded onto your store card when you reach that $100 mark, shortcuts and cellfire coupons are electronic coupons that you can load onto your store card from home. The savings are available when you purchase the product. You don't get your gas discount on your milk, you get it on gas. If you load the Trix coupon onto your card, the next time you purchase Trix, it'll automatically apply that electronic coupon, in addition to any paper coupons or store discounts that apply. They do expire after a while, just like the gas discount and regular coupons, but you don't have to remember them or do anything once they're loaded. Just check back for new ones now and then.
Honestly, I've not really thought about them much to this point. I'd load them up and get a nice surprise every now and then. But this weeks King Soopers deals combined with my new effort to stick to our written budget have got me paying close attention so I can maximize my savings.
I hope this helps.
Honestly, I've not really thought about them much to this point. I'd load them up and get a nice surprise every now and then. But this weeks King Soopers deals combined with my new effort to stick to our written budget have got me paying close attention so I can maximize my savings.
I hope this helps.
Okay...so King Soopers, Round 2
I know that sometimes catalina coupons will only print one per receipt, so I separated my groceries into 3 transactions today. You should be able to print enough coupons from the sites I listed yesterday to make all these transactions work. All prices listed are after the B10G$5
Transaction #1
3 Pillsbury crescent rolls--.99, $.75/3 coupon, doubled to $1, Shortcut $.50=$.49/each
2 Grands biscuits--.99, $1/2 coupon=$.49/ each
3 BC Fruit Shapes-1.49, .40 coupon for each, doubled to .80 each=$.69 each
2 BC Fruit Snack Variety Pack---DONT GET THESE IF YOU WANT THE CATALINA-1.49,
$.50/2 coupon, double to $1, Cellfire $.50=$.74 each
Total=$6 OOP (Out Of Pocket) BUT...the 5 BC fruit snacks were supposed to print a $3.50 catalina, (essentially a coupon that pays part of the total on any items when you use it.) I took the receipt to customer service and asked about it, and they gave me the $3.50 in cash. All of the other fruit snack items should have worked, as they were listed on the promo coupon, but I guess the variety pack doesn't, so don't get it as part of your five.
Transaction #2
Total Cereal-1.49, .75 coupon doubled to $1=$.49
2 Nature Valley (NV) Granola Bars-1.99, 2 .40 coupons doubled to $.80 each, cellfire .40,
shortcuts .40=$.79 each
3 Chex Bar Granola Bars-1.99, .60 coupon on 2, .50 on 1, doubled to $1 each, Cellfire .60,
Shortcuts .60 twice=$.39 each
1 NV Granola Clusters-1.99, $1 coupon, cellfire $1=$.01 overage--money back in my pocket
BC Brownie Bowl-1.49, .55 coupon didn't double =(, Cellfire .50=$.44
2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, 1.49, $.50/2 coupon doubled to $1, shortcuts .55=$.72 each
Total=$5.10 OOP, BUT I got a catalina from purchasing 5 Nature Valley Granola Bar items (tI think it was the cereal and the clusters from GM that put me up to five somehow. Not sure how I missed paying attention on this one, I lucked out that it worked.) The catalina is for $3.50.
Transaction #3
Fruit Cheerios-1.49
Trix-1.49, $1/2 GM Cereals, cellfire .55=$1.43 for both, or $.72 each
2 Betty Crocker cookie mix-1.49, .40 coupon on each, doubled to .80 each, cellfire .40, shortcuts
.40=$.29 each
2 NV Granola Clusters-1.99, $1 coupon for each, shortcuts .40 (this one says it's off a granola bar
but I didn't get granola bars on this order.)=$.79 each
2 Pepsi 2 liter-.49--the only thing I didn't have a coupon for in this whole trip!
2 BC Warm Delight Bowl-1.49, .55 coupon each, doubled to $1 each, shortcuts .50 twice=$.02
overage!
NOT THE B10G$5
SaraLee Bread-1.47
SaraLee Mini Bagels-2.99-In store coupon found on bread near milk, buy bread get bagels free=FREE
Kroger travel wipes-1.50, catalina from who knows when for $1 off=$.50
8 BYOBags credit=$.40
Total=$6.25
My plan was to use the catalinas from the previous orders to pay for this one, but when the first one didn't print I held onto them. I would only have been able to use one anyway, as my total was under $7.
Bottom line. Total OOP for 33 items=$17.35
Factor in the $7 catalinas and I spent $10.35 today. WOW!
If you have any questions, post a comment and I'll get to it asap--within 24 hours I'm certain!
Now, GO SAVE!!!
Transaction #1
3 Pillsbury crescent rolls--.99, $.75/3 coupon, doubled to $1, Shortcut $.50=$.49/each
2 Grands biscuits--.99, $1/2 coupon=$.49/ each
3 BC Fruit Shapes-1.49, .40 coupon for each, doubled to .80 each=$.69 each
2 BC Fruit Snack Variety Pack---DONT GET THESE IF YOU WANT THE CATALINA-1.49,
$.50/2 coupon, double to $1, Cellfire $.50=$.74 each
Total=$6 OOP (Out Of Pocket) BUT...the 5 BC fruit snacks were supposed to print a $3.50 catalina, (essentially a coupon that pays part of the total on any items when you use it.) I took the receipt to customer service and asked about it, and they gave me the $3.50 in cash. All of the other fruit snack items should have worked, as they were listed on the promo coupon, but I guess the variety pack doesn't, so don't get it as part of your five.
Transaction #2
Total Cereal-1.49, .75 coupon doubled to $1=$.49
2 Nature Valley (NV) Granola Bars-1.99, 2 .40 coupons doubled to $.80 each, cellfire .40,
shortcuts .40=$.79 each
3 Chex Bar Granola Bars-1.99, .60 coupon on 2, .50 on 1, doubled to $1 each, Cellfire .60,
Shortcuts .60 twice=$.39 each
1 NV Granola Clusters-1.99, $1 coupon, cellfire $1=$.01 overage--money back in my pocket
BC Brownie Bowl-1.49, .55 coupon didn't double =(, Cellfire .50=$.44
2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, 1.49, $.50/2 coupon doubled to $1, shortcuts .55=$.72 each
Total=$5.10 OOP, BUT I got a catalina from purchasing 5 Nature Valley Granola Bar items (tI think it was the cereal and the clusters from GM that put me up to five somehow. Not sure how I missed paying attention on this one, I lucked out that it worked.) The catalina is for $3.50.
Transaction #3
Fruit Cheerios-1.49
Trix-1.49, $1/2 GM Cereals, cellfire .55=$1.43 for both, or $.72 each
2 Betty Crocker cookie mix-1.49, .40 coupon on each, doubled to .80 each, cellfire .40, shortcuts
.40=$.29 each
2 NV Granola Clusters-1.99, $1 coupon for each, shortcuts .40 (this one says it's off a granola bar
but I didn't get granola bars on this order.)=$.79 each
2 Pepsi 2 liter-.49--the only thing I didn't have a coupon for in this whole trip!
2 BC Warm Delight Bowl-1.49, .55 coupon each, doubled to $1 each, shortcuts .50 twice=$.02
overage!
NOT THE B10G$5
SaraLee Bread-1.47
SaraLee Mini Bagels-2.99-In store coupon found on bread near milk, buy bread get bagels free=FREE
Kroger travel wipes-1.50, catalina from who knows when for $1 off=$.50
8 BYOBags credit=$.40
Total=$6.25
My plan was to use the catalinas from the previous orders to pay for this one, but when the first one didn't print I held onto them. I would only have been able to use one anyway, as my total was under $7.
Bottom line. Total OOP for 33 items=$17.35
Factor in the $7 catalinas and I spent $10.35 today. WOW!
If you have any questions, post a comment and I'll get to it asap--within 24 hours I'm certain!
Now, GO SAVE!!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
This week...
So I didn't see anything impressive at Sunflower Market this week, unless the avacados and tomatoes are something you would use. $.77 each and $.67/lb respectively. Albertson's has their store brand mac n cheese for $.25, but that's all I might be interested in there. And Rancho Liborio has 4 cucumbers for $.97, pears 2lbs for $.97 and Jicama $.57/lb all week, and pears are 3lbs $.97 today only.
Here's a coupon for Jello!
I have now canned about 22 quarts of pears-some halved, some sauced, as well as 16 pints of pear jelly--probably that much left to do of jelly. I have dehydrated LOTS as well, and any new pears will be dehydrated. I am thrilled with my pioneerish efforts, and hope that apples go on sale soon so I can do a bunch of applesauce and dehydrate them, and jelly them too! Except that just thinking about it makes me tired...so maybe I won't do so many. over 150lbs of pears is a LOT! Also, I attempted a batch of pear butter, but it burned--I was able to salvage about 2/3 of it, I'm guessing about 2 quarts worth.
My savings tip for today: Every time you go shopping watch for coupons-peelies, tear pads, blinkies, etc...and snag a few if they are products you use often...Then watch the sales and match them up! That's where my battery deal came from today (4AA for $3 cash back after MIR!) And have FUN!!!
Here's a coupon for Jello!
I have now canned about 22 quarts of pears-some halved, some sauced, as well as 16 pints of pear jelly--probably that much left to do of jelly. I have dehydrated LOTS as well, and any new pears will be dehydrated. I am thrilled with my pioneerish efforts, and hope that apples go on sale soon so I can do a bunch of applesauce and dehydrate them, and jelly them too! Except that just thinking about it makes me tired...so maybe I won't do so many. over 150lbs of pears is a LOT! Also, I attempted a batch of pear butter, but it burned--I was able to salvage about 2/3 of it, I'm guessing about 2 quarts worth.
My savings tip for today: Every time you go shopping watch for coupons-peelies, tear pads, blinkies, etc...and snag a few if they are products you use often...Then watch the sales and match them up! That's where my battery deal came from today (4AA for $3 cash back after MIR!) And have FUN!!!
King Soopers!
Yay! for Mega Savings Events!!!
So I got the following today:
4 Sobe Lifewaters--not marked as part of the sale, but it worked!
4 Pillsbury Grands---LOVE the honey butter flavor
2 Go gurts
6 Hamburger Helpers
2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
2 Old El Paso Refried Beans
Not part of the buy 10 save $5 deal:
Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries-4pk
Clearanced Lofthouse cookie
Clearance Chocolate Angel Food Cake
2 Mrs. Freshly Oatmeal Cookies Sandwiches
Grand total OOP after $14.56 in coupons, $2.55 in doubles, $27.80 in Soopercard savings, and $.15 bag credit:$13.67...a savings of 76%!!
So what deals for you? First, print coupons from bettycrocker.com, eatbetteramerica.com and coupons.com for anything you intend to get. Then load up savings on your Soopercard from both cellfire.com and shortcuts.com. (These will only apply as a coupon one time.) Then check your stash, and ready your list/pile!
Here's where I got my deal list: savinglikecrazy
I noticed that pretty much ALL Betty Crocker fruit snack stuffs are part of the deal and are $1.99 before the deal, and so are the Nature Valley and Chex Mix Granola bars...but not the mix. Same price, and so is the new Nature Valley Granola...in the same section of the aisle even.
The batteries I had a coupon for $4 off and a MIR for $5 back, but I snagged those a month or two ago. But the Mrs. Freshley's items were $.50 each...not clearance.
OH! And before I forget, if you get 5 fruit snack type items, OR 5 NV granola bar items, you should get a $3.50 catalina for your next order! I got a slip with my receipt that confirms the BC fruit stuff...it includes fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, fruit gushers, fruit rollups, and fruit stickerz...buy 3 get $1.50, 4 get $2.50, 5 get $3.50.
Remember that KS is pickier now than they used to be about multiple coupons, so try to keep to 3 each for like items to avoid drama at the checkout. Good luck!!!
So I got the following today:
4 Sobe Lifewaters--not marked as part of the sale, but it worked!
4 Pillsbury Grands---LOVE the honey butter flavor
2 Go gurts
6 Hamburger Helpers
2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
2 Old El Paso Refried Beans
Not part of the buy 10 save $5 deal:
Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries-4pk
Clearanced Lofthouse cookie
Clearance Chocolate Angel Food Cake
2 Mrs. Freshly Oatmeal Cookies Sandwiches
Grand total OOP after $14.56 in coupons, $2.55 in doubles, $27.80 in Soopercard savings, and $.15 bag credit:$13.67...a savings of 76%!!
So what deals for you? First, print coupons from bettycrocker.com, eatbetteramerica.com and coupons.com for anything you intend to get. Then load up savings on your Soopercard from both cellfire.com and shortcuts.com. (These will only apply as a coupon one time.) Then check your stash, and ready your list/pile!
Here's where I got my deal list: savinglikecrazy
I noticed that pretty much ALL Betty Crocker fruit snack stuffs are part of the deal and are $1.99 before the deal, and so are the Nature Valley and Chex Mix Granola bars...but not the mix. Same price, and so is the new Nature Valley Granola...in the same section of the aisle even.
The batteries I had a coupon for $4 off and a MIR for $5 back, but I snagged those a month or two ago. But the Mrs. Freshley's items were $.50 each...not clearance.
OH! And before I forget, if you get 5 fruit snack type items, OR 5 NV granola bar items, you should get a $3.50 catalina for your next order! I got a slip with my receipt that confirms the BC fruit stuff...it includes fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, fruit gushers, fruit rollups, and fruit stickerz...buy 3 get $1.50, 4 get $2.50, 5 get $3.50.
Remember that KS is pickier now than they used to be about multiple coupons, so try to keep to 3 each for like items to avoid drama at the checkout. Good luck!!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Print FREE pictures!
Walgreens is doing some great deals this week, one each day. Today's deal: 25 4x6 prints for $.01 each! Enter the code PENNY when you checkout to score this great deal. I'm guessing that you'll also score the 25 FREE prints just for signing up for an account. I'm printing a bunch of pictures from this summer, as we've taken lots and printed none, so far! Don't forget to choose in store pick-up so you aren't charged for shipping.
Happy Printing!
Happy Printing!
Do you need a computer desk??
Check this 90% off deal out! Office Max has this computer armoir on clearance for $25! Down from $250 that's a steal! I'm tempted to get one, and I have no need for it! Spend $50 and you might even get free shipping-depends on where you live. Looks like there are a couple of other items at 90% off if you look in the left margin!
Happy Saving!
Happy Saving!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Upcoming King Soopers Event
Go over HERE to check out the scoop on a Mega Saving Event that will start Wednesday at King Soopers. There will probably be some seriously cheap deals when you combine the sale/event prices with coupons. Last time they did an event like this I scored cheese for $.49!
Happy Shopping!
Happy Shopping!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Free movie rentals!
I don't know about anyone else, but around here, we love a good movie. Especially if it's one appropriate for the whole family. Lately, we've rented Inkheart, Dora, 17 again, and others, with good results. In fact, I don't think we've rented anything we've hated! (Note--17 Again is definately an adult movie by my standards.) I became a fan of Redbox on Facebook, and noticed a comment leading to this link...which has redbox codes for free rentals! The way a code works, is you select the "rent with a promo code" option from the start screen at a Redbox, enter the code and rent 1 movie for free! You still have to swipe your credit card so they can charge you if you keep the movie more than one night. But hey! You can use each code with any credit card you have to get more than one freebie! I've used the code DVDONME 2 times already, and have one more card I can use it with today!
Another Redbox tip...if there is a movie you want to purchase, consider getting it used from Redbox. We've purchased a few, they're only $7 and if the machine you're at offers that option, it'll be on the start page...something like "Buy used dvd, $7".
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Happy viewing!
Another Redbox tip...if there is a movie you want to purchase, consider getting it used from Redbox. We've purchased a few, they're only $7 and if the machine you're at offers that option, it'll be on the start page...something like "Buy used dvd, $7".
Check it out and let me know what you think!
Happy viewing!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ok, Ok...
So Liz has noticed my lack of posts these past days, and called me on it. I confess...I have been either exhausted beyond belief, or canning pearsauce like crazy. Truly, I haven't spent much time on the computer, just a few minutes here and there, and I haven't seen much of note to post.
UPDATE--Sunflower Market's special sale is probably not worth a special trip. 10-lb potatoes for $2 a bag, $.88 each for several items, mango, eggplant and others. $2.50 honeydew. 8 for $1 pears--comparable to the $.33/lb from last week. $2.50 for a 3 lb bag of apples, I think they were Fuji. My favorite find, since I haven't seen it anywhere else all summer-Thyme! Fresh and ready to grow more, but with about 3 times as much as I get at the commissary, just $2.99! I use fresh time a lot with poultry, especially when I'm roasting a whole bird. And it's so expensive! But it freezes well-as do most herbs, so this is a great investment! Already I think I've saved money on Thyme for this fall!
One deal I will pass on, is the coupon here, $3 /1 Comforts diapers at King Soopers. I printed my 2 coupons, and went this morning. I was able to get a package of 40 size 3 diapers for $4.80? $4.20? Something in there. However, if you want to spend a little less, they did have packages with a few less diapers, still the Comforts brand, for $5.99 instead of $6.99. I was hurrying and didn't stop to really be positive which was the better per diaper price, but either way, it beats generic regular price at Walmart. If you go get some, you might want to look around for a Nabisco coupon book/calendar that has some great savings on snack items. I found a stack of them in the back of the store near the dairy, in the Austin Bluffs store.
A final note, Sunflower Farmer's Market-the store, is doing a "Farmer's Market" "in the sun" from 10-2 tomorrow, Saturday the 15th. There will be "special produce prices" and since that's where I got the cheap-o pears, and a great deal on grapes last week, I'm very interested in these special produce prices. Maybe I'll see you there?!
UPDATE--Sunflower Market's special sale is probably not worth a special trip. 10-lb potatoes for $2 a bag, $.88 each for several items, mango, eggplant and others. $2.50 honeydew. 8 for $1 pears--comparable to the $.33/lb from last week. $2.50 for a 3 lb bag of apples, I think they were Fuji. My favorite find, since I haven't seen it anywhere else all summer-Thyme! Fresh and ready to grow more, but with about 3 times as much as I get at the commissary, just $2.99! I use fresh time a lot with poultry, especially when I'm roasting a whole bird. And it's so expensive! But it freezes well-as do most herbs, so this is a great investment! Already I think I've saved money on Thyme for this fall!
Happy saving!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Grocery deals
We are trying a written budget this pay period, and while I haven't spent every penny, it's getting awfully close, so I'm not looking super close at the ads--I don't want to be tempted. However, here is what I noticed:
Albertson's Boxtops promotion has lots of General Mills cereals for $1.49 that would be a good deal if you've got a coupon. Also fruit snacks, yogurt, and toaster strudels.
Betty Crocker Warm Delights and Pillsbury sweet rolls are $.99
Bugles, Pasta Salad, Chex Mix and Totino's Pizza Rolls are $.79
I would be surprised if you can't find coupons for many of these making them some sweet deals...Now if only they'd double coupons, we'd get some freebies.
Rancho Liborio has Red Delicious Apples 2lbs for $.97
And Sunflower Market has peaches...I think it was $.77/lb?
I didn't notice any stellar deals at Safeway or King Soopers...but please, let me know if you see something I missed!
Happy Saving!
Albertson's Boxtops promotion has lots of General Mills cereals for $1.49 that would be a good deal if you've got a coupon. Also fruit snacks, yogurt, and toaster strudels.
Betty Crocker Warm Delights and Pillsbury sweet rolls are $.99
Bugles, Pasta Salad, Chex Mix and Totino's Pizza Rolls are $.79
I would be surprised if you can't find coupons for many of these making them some sweet deals...Now if only they'd double coupons, we'd get some freebies.
Rancho Liborio has Red Delicious Apples 2lbs for $.97
And Sunflower Market has peaches...I think it was $.77/lb?
I didn't notice any stellar deals at Safeway or King Soopers...but please, let me know if you see something I missed!
Happy Saving!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Denver Museum of Nature and Science--FREE DAY
This Wednesday, August 12th, is another free admission day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. They’re open from 9 AM to 5 PM, and are located at 2001 Colorado Boulevard in Denver.
My kids start school Wednesday, but I wish we could be in both places at once!
My kids start school Wednesday, but I wish we could be in both places at once!
School Supplies
Office Depot
$.05 portfolios
$.25 2pk scissors
$.50 Wiolson Jones Binders
$.50 OD Composition Books
$4.99 Tug Backpacks
Staples
$1 Staples ream of paper-after easy rebate
$.01 single subject notebook-limit 6, Sun-Wed
$1 Bic Brite Liner 5 pack highlighters
FREE after easy rebate:
Casio handheld label maker
Handy-lines dry-erase markers 3 pack
Staples Slim-Line pencil Sharpener
Office Max
$.01 single subject notebook-limit 3
$.05 12' Ruler-limit 5
$.10 Dixon 10 pack pencils-limit 3
$.20 Crayola 24 pack crayons-limit 3
Walgreens
in ad coupons:
5/$1 Royal Gelatin-limit 5
2/$1 Elmer's Glue-limit 4
$.19 Highlighter or Jelly Belly Scented Gel Pen-limit 6
$.19 Mini Memo or Composition Book-limit 6
Bic Round Grip Pens are 2/$1-do you still have your Bic coupon?
3 /$9 Reach Toothbrush or Floss or Listerine Mouthwash $6 register rewards brings it down to $1 each, and I know there have been coupons in recent papers that would make these free...YAY!
$.05 portfolios
$.25 2pk scissors
$.50 Wiolson Jones Binders
$.50 OD Composition Books
$4.99 Tug Backpacks
Staples
$1 Staples ream of paper-after easy rebate
$.01 single subject notebook-limit 6, Sun-Wed
$1 Bic Brite Liner 5 pack highlighters
FREE after easy rebate:
Casio handheld label maker
Handy-lines dry-erase markers 3 pack
Staples Slim-Line pencil Sharpener
Office Max
$.01 single subject notebook-limit 3
$.05 12' Ruler-limit 5
$.10 Dixon 10 pack pencils-limit 3
$.20 Crayola 24 pack crayons-limit 3
Walgreens
in ad coupons:
5/$1 Royal Gelatin-limit 5
2/$1 Elmer's Glue-limit 4
$.19 Highlighter or Jelly Belly Scented Gel Pen-limit 6
$.19 Mini Memo or Composition Book-limit 6
Bic Round Grip Pens are 2/$1-do you still have your Bic coupon?
3 /$9 Reach Toothbrush or Floss or Listerine Mouthwash $6 register rewards brings it down to $1 each, and I know there have been coupons in recent papers that would make these free...YAY!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Awesome coupons!
Use these Sharpie and Bagel Bites coupons for some free or nearly free stuff. The Sharpie's would be free at Walgreens' this week, and I'm guessing the Bagel Bites will be free at some point with this...YAY! Gotta love FREE!
Happy shopping!
**Update...I don't see thee Sharpie Highlighters in the ad, it must be regional...I'm sure we can still find a good deal on them. Let me know if you do!
Happy shopping!
**Update...I don't see thee Sharpie Highlighters in the ad, it must be regional...I'm sure we can still find a good deal on them. Let me know if you do!
Friday, August 7, 2009
New Links...
$1.25 off Fiber One Yogurt
$1.50/2 Kellogg's Mini Wheats-use at Albertson's with the Kellogg's rebate for a great deal!
$1 Burleson's honey
These wouldn't print when I tried, maybe they'll work for ya'll:
Dove
Kotex
$1.50/2 Kellogg's Mini Wheats-use at Albertson's with the Kellogg's rebate for a great deal!
$1 Burleson's honey
These wouldn't print when I tried, maybe they'll work for ya'll:
Dove
Kotex
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Sunflower Market...
So...my boys love pearsauce. We've purchased it in the past through our church cannery, but that was in Denver and we only have dry pack in the Springs. Now that we have baby food in the house again, the boys occasionally ask to eat some of the baby pearsauce...I tell them no, of course, but wish I could buy more at a reasonable price. Enter Sunflower Market, with a sale on pears, $.33/lb. I debated if it would be worth the trip; I hadn't been there once even. I decided to see if I could borrow canning equipment and that if I was able to, I'd try making pearsauce, and canning it.
So tonight I headed up to Sunflower Market and bought about 20 lbs of beautiful bartlett pears. I also got some grapes, some bulk oats, steel cut oats, and rice...all for under $14. Before the weekend is out, I hope to can a bunch of pearsauce, though I have no clue how far it will go. I do my major shopping at the commissary, but I stockpile from other stores, and I am certain that if I can learn to can fresh produce in ways my family will enjoy, I will not only be more self-sufficient at providing for our needs, I will feed us better and healthier AND save $$ in the process. YAY for pears!
So tonight I headed up to Sunflower Market and bought about 20 lbs of beautiful bartlett pears. I also got some grapes, some bulk oats, steel cut oats, and rice...all for under $14. Before the weekend is out, I hope to can a bunch of pearsauce, though I have no clue how far it will go. I do my major shopping at the commissary, but I stockpile from other stores, and I am certain that if I can learn to can fresh produce in ways my family will enjoy, I will not only be more self-sufficient at providing for our needs, I will feed us better and healthier AND save $$ in the process. YAY for pears!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
A few dollars saved...
My friend, Heather, is visiting me for a few days, and has shown me some really cool scrapbook projects this week. Most of them require scoring, so off we went to Michael's with our 50% off coupon. We find the scoring tools and I take one look and realize that they are very similar to a crochet hook, so I ask if I could just use one of my several crochet hooks, and she laughs..."I've never even thought of that, but yeah, it should work fine." So we spent some time last night with my crochet hook/scoring tool, working on some projects. Probably, Christmas gifts...in August, and handmade...I'm so excited!
I think one of the easiest ways to save money is to repurpose things. Also to work with what you've got. I have tons of printed 12 x 12 scrapbook paper that I haven't touched in nearly 3 years...but I have pulled it all out and am making it work for this new project. I am hoping to complete gifts for at least 4 people without spending much at all...and so far, I've got one project nearly completed, and I only spent about $12-that's after coupons-and I shouldn't have to purchase anything else for awhile.
In summary, figure out what you've got and use it first, and you might be able to spend what you normally would on 1 gift, and get 5, 10 or 20 out of that $$. This adds up so fast, and has the potential of saving hundreds of dollars out of pocket!
Have you got any great money saving gifting tips? Please, leave a comment so we can learn from your experience.
I think one of the easiest ways to save money is to repurpose things. Also to work with what you've got. I have tons of printed 12 x 12 scrapbook paper that I haven't touched in nearly 3 years...but I have pulled it all out and am making it work for this new project. I am hoping to complete gifts for at least 4 people without spending much at all...and so far, I've got one project nearly completed, and I only spent about $12-that's after coupons-and I shouldn't have to purchase anything else for awhile.
In summary, figure out what you've got and use it first, and you might be able to spend what you normally would on 1 gift, and get 5, 10 or 20 out of that $$. This adds up so fast, and has the potential of saving hundreds of dollars out of pocket!
Have you got any great money saving gifting tips? Please, leave a comment so we can learn from your experience.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
New coupons available to order
If you eat cereal, and you'd like to try ordering coupons online, now would be a great time to try it out. thecouponclippers.com has a whole bunch of $1 Kelloggs cereal coupons right now, maybelline makeup, Suave hair care, and tons of other great coupons. If you give it a try, let me know what you think!
School Supplies This week
Staples
Staples Filler paper 120 sheets .01 (Limit 5)--WAHOO!
ONLY available through Wednesday!
Accel 1 Subject Notebook 100 sheets .75 (Limit 3)
$1 Items (after instant savings or Easy Rebate):
Staples 3-hole binder punch
RoseArt Washable watercolors
Paper Mate Sharpwriter mechanical pencils 5 pk
Westcott 7” bent handle scissors
Staples photo plus paper 60 pk
Staples bright white multiuse paper, 500 sheet ream $7.99
Get $2 taken off automatically at the register
Plus, submit for a $3.99 Easy Rebate
Final cost $2!
OfficeMax
2-Pocket Basic or Prong Folders .01 (Limit 6)
12″ Wood Ruler .01 (Limit 3)
OfficeMax Wide or College-Ruled Filler Paper .10 (Limit 3)
Office Max #2 Pencils 12 Pack .10 (Limit 3)
Composition Book, Wide or College-Ruled 100 Sheet .50 (Limit 6)
Office Depot
Office Depot Brand Pencil Pouch .50
Tug Pencil Sharpener .10--These are cool!
Paper Mate #2 Pencil 10 pk .25
Office Depot Value Notebook Filler Paper 150 sheets .50
Sharpie Accent Pocket Highlighters 6 pk .99
Paper Mate Ball Point Stick Pens 10 pk .99
**Also, If you purchase $5 or more worth of items you can snag a FREE Scholastic glue!
Staples Filler paper 120 sheets .01 (Limit 5)--WAHOO!
ONLY available through Wednesday!
Accel 1 Subject Notebook 100 sheets .75 (Limit 3)
$1 Items (after instant savings or Easy Rebate):
Staples 3-hole binder punch
RoseArt Washable watercolors
Paper Mate Sharpwriter mechanical pencils 5 pk
Westcott 7” bent handle scissors
Staples photo plus paper 60 pk
Staples bright white multiuse paper, 500 sheet ream $7.99
Get $2 taken off automatically at the register
Plus, submit for a $3.99 Easy Rebate
Final cost $2!
OfficeMax
2-Pocket Basic or Prong Folders .01 (Limit 6)
12″ Wood Ruler .01 (Limit 3)
OfficeMax Wide or College-Ruled Filler Paper .10 (Limit 3)
Office Max #2 Pencils 12 Pack .10 (Limit 3)
Composition Book, Wide or College-Ruled 100 Sheet .50 (Limit 6)
Office Depot
Office Depot Brand Pencil Pouch .50
Tug Pencil Sharpener .10--These are cool!
Paper Mate #2 Pencil 10 pk .25
Office Depot Value Notebook Filler Paper 150 sheets .50
Sharpie Accent Pocket Highlighters 6 pk .99
Paper Mate Ball Point Stick Pens 10 pk .99
**Also, If you purchase $5 or more worth of items you can snag a FREE Scholastic glue!
Coupons This week...and Walgreens
Bic, Cheeze-its, Granola bars, Kleenex, Hamburger Helper and MORE HERE
PopTarts here
Mueller Pasta here...as many as you want
Kraft deluxe or Velveeta shells and cheese here
Ragu here--this may print in Spanish, but should still work, or here-rumor says you can print more than 2
Honey Nut Cheerios, sample and coupon here, when you sign up
Expo Marker coupon here...as many as you want
--pair it with the $1.99 sale at Walgreens to get them for $.99
Walgreens
PopTarts here
Mueller Pasta here...as many as you want
Kraft deluxe or Velveeta shells and cheese here
Ragu here--this may print in Spanish, but should still work, or here-rumor says you can print more than 2
Honey Nut Cheerios, sample and coupon here, when you sign up
Expo Marker coupon here...as many as you want
--pair it with the $1.99 sale at Walgreens to get them for $.99
Walgreens
$0.09 Items
- Penway 2-Pocket Folders (w/ in ad coupons)
$0.19 Items
- White Poster Board (22×28)
- Penway Yellow Pencils (10-ct.)
- Corner Office Legal Pad (50-sheet)
- Splash Mini Highlighter
$0.29 Items
- Paper Clips (100-pk.)
- Paper-Mate Highlighters (6-pk.)
- Pink Erasers (2-pk.)
- Pencil Cap Erasers (15-pk.)
- 12-inch Ruler
$0.99 Items
- Pilot Easy Touch Pens
- Binder or Book cover
- 3-Subject Notebook
:: Weekly Register Rewards Deals
Gum Toothbrush, $3.49
Get $3.49 RRs
$1/1 Gum Toothbrush, exp. 9-30-09 (V 6/21/09)
Better then FREE after coupon and RRs!
Vitamin Shampoo or Conditioner (13-oz.), $3.99
Get $3.99 RRs
FREE after RRs!
Kelloggs Cereals, 2/$5
Get $2 RRs wyb 2
$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals (8/2/09)
$1.5/2 Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats printable
As low as $0.75 ea. after coupons and RRs!
:: Monthly Register Rewards Deals
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara
Get a coupon for a FREE Maybelline Mascara
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Coupons.com reset
Just a reminder...coupons.com resets and replenishes their coupons the 1st of the month...so go over and print what you'll use. I'll be printing the school supply ones, that's for sure!
In the coming week
Starting Sunday, I'm seeing a few deals worth mentioning on the school supply front. I am most excited about the filler paper at Staples. FOR A PENNY! It's one of the few items I still need, and with a limit of 5, I'll be able to be get all I need. This one only runs through Wednesday though. It looks like Staples Copy Paper is $2 after rebate again, so that'll get me finished up there as well. And since school starts in 11 days-not that I'm counting-we need to get this wrapped up! I did find the red pencils I need for one kiddo in a six pack at the Dollar Tree at Academy and Galley, which I thought was a really nice deal.
Happy shopping!
Happy shopping!
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