Deals of North Dallas and Beyond

Deals at Kroger 12-9

2010-12-09T18:51:00.002-06:00

I used http://katycouponers.blogspot.com/2010/12/kroger-loving-this-mega-sale.html for most of my matchups this week. I also got the gatorade recover which was priced at $1.00 each and I had 3 tearpad coupons. I have extra rebate forms if any of my local friends want to do the keebler rebate deal. There was a blinkie machine right in front of the fudge shop cookies for$1.00 off of 2 boxes. Let me know if you have any questions after you take a peek at her blog.

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Kroger- 16 items for $1.39

2010-07-10T15:05:00.003-05:00

2 Mirra Mesh Poufs $2.49 each, gray and white (used $5.00/2 Mirra item printable coupon) check Kroger.com. I keep getting an internal error message so I could not link to the coupon= FREE

2 Mission 10 pk tortillas $1.00 (used $0.75 any Mission item coupon from Mission website...not available anymore) = $0.25 each

4 Reach dental floss $1.00 each (used $1.00 or $0.50 MQ from newspaper)

5 Reach Access flossers $1.00 each (used $1.00 or $0.50 MQ from newspaper)

Kroger brand oatmeal on Manager's special for 0.69 because box was crushed

Lip Smacker 3pk delectable desserts on Manager's special for $1.00 (used a $1.00 off printable coupon from a while ago)

Lea & Perrins Thick classic Worcestershire sauce $2.89 ($2.00 MQ from newspaper)....but it had a Try me FREE tag on it and will submit for rebate.

I also used a $1.00 off catalina from a previous cool whip purchase.

Paid $1.39 OOP and will submit for a rebate of $2.89 so a profit of $1.50!!!

Tom Thumb- $0.35 for 8 items

2010-07-10T14:53:00.003-05:00

Fiber One Yogurt $2.50 -1.25 (50% off sticker) -0.50 MQ (doubled to $1.00) -1.00 ecoupon -1.00 ecoupon= 1.25 in overage

2 Nexcare bandages 1.49 each -1.00 MQ= 0.49 each

4 Nivea lip care on sale for $0.99 each (used 2 $2.00/2 printable coupons)

My total went negative at -$0.77! OOPS!

(I did not expect two ecoupons to come off of the same item)

So I grabbed the wet ones travel wipes for $1.00 and Paid $0.35!

Enjoying the Rebate Checks

2010-06-23T22:31:00.002-05:00

Since it is almost halfway through the year I wanted to add up my rebate checks received since January and my total is...$114.57!!! I am also waiting for around $80.00 back in various rebates that are not included in this total.

This is the first full year I have been really searching for and participating in rebates. Most of the time I make a decent amount of money on the item because the rebate is on the price the store charges not the actual amount paid. In other words, the refund you will receive is the price before coupons or buy one get one free store sales or gift cards received back on a purchase at Target. I have found that the time it takes to fill out a rebate form is just minutes. Of course you have to factor in the cost of stamps for all of these rebates but it still ends up being a great way to save even more money in the long run.

I have a file folder system at my kitchen desk and put all receipts and forms in the folder as I shop and print rebate forms. Every week or so I try to fill them out and send them off. I make a dated copy of what I send off as a reminder and a record. When the check comes in the mail I throw the copy away and make a note of the check amount in the back of the file folder. It is a system that works for me!

Here is a great blog called My Brain is Inside Out by Queen. She seems to be the best with finding all of the rebates available around the blogosphere. Also you just have to keep a keen eye out while shopping. Look at all of the displays on the end caps and at the back of the stores and you might find some rebate forms. Recently I found a coupon packet on the Miller light beer stack at CVS and inside of it was a $10.00 rebate for a propane gas tank refill. Who doesn't need that in the middle of grilling out season?

Pet Smart Freebies

2010-06-22T10:23:00.002-05:00

Excuse my messy car! In last week's Smart source (6-13?) there were save $3.00 on Science Diet dog treats coupons. They are priced at $2.50 at Pet Smart and depending on your cashier you could get overage on them to use towards another item. I purchased 6 bags of treats for free and got overage for some cat litter deodorizer. I do not have any dogs but donated them to the closest SPCA.

Also if you can find the trial size bags of Beneful dog food then you can use the $3.00 off coupon that states any size to get it free plus possible overage....depending on your cashier. I used these on a previous transaction and got 4 free bags and used the overage on a bag of cat food. I also donated the trial bags of dog food and the SPCA seemed very appreciative. They will give you a tax donation receipt if you would like one.

Thanks to Katy Couponers for the great tips!

Kroger deals 85% savings 6-20-10

2010-06-22T09:52:00.002-05:00

Total spend= $6.78

Gillette body wash on sale for BOGO free (used 2 BOGO free MQ from 6-6 P&G)= 4 for FREE

2 Frosted mini wheats cereal 2/$5.00 sale (used $1.00/2 MQ and $1.00/2 cellfire coupon)= $1.50 each and they have the free movie pass codes included)

Ivory soap 10 for $10 (used 4 $0.50 Ivory bar soap coupons from 6-6 P&G)= 4 for FREE
They were out of the Ivory body wash at two stores

Two packs of Reach dental floss (used 2 $0.50 MQ)= 2 for FREE

4 Listerine pocket packs (used 4 $1.00 MQ)= 4 for FREE

Rolaids on clearance for $0.69 (used $1.00 MQ)= $0.31 in overage

Blueberry scones on managers special for $1.00

Think thin bar $1.69 (used $0.50 MQ from Mambo Sprouts mailing and $0.50 ecoupon)

Bananas $0.78

Instant oatmeal on close out price $1.64

Total was $6.78!

Some of these prices probably continue in this new week of sales starting on Wednesday.

Target deals this week 6-13-10

2010-06-16T16:44:00.005-05:00

I am not going to post all of the deals but wanted to point you towards a site that does have some great deals listed here at Couponing 101.

I have had a great time this week shopping at Target. I went Friday, Sunday and Monday. Why so many times? Well, I wanted to get in on last week's deals and then Sunday had a new start of deals. I took notes while I was there on the food items on the end caps that were on clearance. There were so many things that were marked down 50% off. I am assuming it is due to the rearranging of the grocery section and they will not be restocking those items.

On Monday I came back to Target with my coupons that I found through searching the coupon database on the blog Common Sense with Money. I used my coupons on the clearance items and got some great deals. Here are the prices after coupons of some of the items I purchased. Each Target will vary on what types of clearance items are left.

$0.82 for Crystal light canister that makes 12 quarts
$0.30 each for Margarita and Pina Colada boxes of Jello mix
$0.98 for a 3 pack of Mentos gum
$0.34 for Simply Asia sweet and sour seasoning packet

In addition to the clearance, I did the Schick razor deal and there is a mail in rebate available for that item. I also got the Colgate pro for $1.00, the Eggo pancakes for $0.75, four packs of Vanish toilet drop-ins for 2.39 total (I forgot one of my Target coupons) and Ziplock containers for $0.27 per 2 or 4 pack.

Free Pool Testing kit

2010-06-16T16:29:00.002-05:00

My Mom heard about this site, healthy pools.org and recommended I test our community pool. I sent off for a free test kit and will go back to their site to post my findings.

It looks like you will be testing for chlorine and pH. According to the site the CDC is recommending that patrons to the pool test with portable test strips before swimming. Unfortunately across the US the healthy vs. unhealthy pools seems to be around 50/50.

Deals at Tom Thumb 6-9-10

2010-06-09T09:13:00.003-05:00

I wasn't going to share these deals but I noticed in the new sale ad that these deals are continuing.

You have to purchase 8 or more of some of these on the list to get the best prices (it does not have to be groups of 8) Check the weekly ad for more details.

Ozarka sparkling water 1 liter bottles $0.49 each (BOGO MQ from 5-16 RP) This takes 1.09 for 2 waters= FREE with an overage of $0.11

Yakisoba noodles $0.49 each ($1.00/2)= FREE!

Hormel Pepperoni roll $1.64 each ($0.55/2 e coupon) + ($0.35 MQ triples to $1.05 off) = $0.32 each

Kozy shack pudding 6 pack $1.99 ($0.40 MQ doubles to $0.80)= $1.20

Chinet Chrystal cups $1.99 ($1.00 MQ)= $0.99

Lactaid milk $3.79 ($1.00 off MQ) + ($1.00 e coupon)= $1.79
(This must have prompted the catalina coupon for a FREE Smart Balance Milk to print)

2lb Lucerne cheddar cheese $4.99 ($0.55 real California cheese)= $4.45 for 2 lbs

I found a Smart Balance sour cream for 50% off $0.99 (0.50 MQ doubles to be FREE)

I wanted to make sure you knew about Tom Thumbs website. Weekly, they have coupons you can add to your Tom Thumb card by using your coupons.com password. Make sure you are adding coupons to your shortcuts and cellfire accounts frequently as well.

And don't forget the $5.00 off/$50.00 coupon to Tom Thumb in the Entertainment book for our area.

CVS Deals YMMV 6-7-10

2010-06-07T15:37:00.003-05:00

Transaction

I had just picked up a $10.00 prescription and at the bottom of the receipt was a CVS coupon for $5.00 off $15.00 purchase.

Of course I had to use it. I found the diapers that were 50% off last week now to be 75% off .

2 packs of CVS ultra diapers size 5 (30 count)= $2.24 each!

2 packs of womens tights in the clearance section= $1.62 each!

Gillette Fusion Power Razor $9.97 (used $4.00 MQ 6/6 P&G)= $5.97

Used $5/$15 purchase coupon first, then $4.00 off razor coupon, and paid with a $2.97 ECB.

Paid $6.19 OOP and got a $5.00 ECB back for the Gillette!

Not too bad for all of this.

I found out that the Gillette Fusion kits that are right beside the razors are the same price as the razors. That would have been a better deal. I also found a Miller Light coupon pamphlet that had some great coupons including a $10.00 rebate for a Blue Rhino propane tank refill! There were also $1.00 off Tyson individually frozen chicken bags
$1.00 off Bubba Burgers
$1.00 off 2 boxes of Cheez-its

YMMV= Your mileage may vary. Try some other CVS stores to see if you can find some baby items on clearance for 75% off.

Target- Really great deals 6-7-10

2010-06-07T15:25:00.004-05:00

$4.31 spend OOP!!!

You might not be able to find the Gillette Fusion Razors in your store but mine had them on clearance for $2.48.

9- Gillette Fusion MVP Razors $2.48 (used 9 $4.00 off coupons)
The coupon values were reduced to $2.48 to make them FREE!

2 Shout spray $1.97 (used 2 $0.75 MQ and 2 $1.00 Target coupons)= $0.22 each

1 Eggo pancake box $1.75 (used $1.00 Target)= $0.75

2- Dannon Danonino $1.69 (used 2 $1.50 MQ)= $0.19 each

1 Dannon Coolision $2.34 (used $1.00 MQ)= $1.34

2 Armor All Auto glass cleaner $2.89 each (used $3.00/2 Target coupon and $3.00/2 MQ) = FREE plus $0.22 in overage

2 Littlest Pet Shop $2.99 each on clearance for $1.48 (used BOGO MQ)= $0.74 each

A savings of around $59.00

Dallas Morning News Subscribers!!

2010-03-06T17:19:00.003-06:00

If you currently get the Dallas Morning Newspaper on Sunday only (or possibly other days like Wed/Sun), then you can sign up for the Dallas Morning News briefing edition for FREE.

I am so excited about this. Currently we pay 30% off the regular price for a Sunday newspaper to be delivered. Now, it is convenient to have it delivered but many times it comes way after we wake up. (We have some early risers at my house) While I was at Walgreen's last week DMNs was handing out a free Friday paper and letting people know about the briefing edition which they tell me is FREE. It is a small paper which has brief descriptions about news stories. It comes Wednesday through Saturday and includes sale ads and coupons! I got my first one today and it had 3 coupon sections in it!!!! Hurray for FREE coupons!

Go Here to sign up for yourself.

Freebies at Kroger!

2010-01-12T19:49:00.004-06:00

Yaki Soba Noodles priced at $0.89, use a $0.50 coupon and get FREE!
My store has three flavors, shrimp, teriyaki, and cheese.

Wonka Gummies 10 for $10 at Kroger, use a $1.00 off coupon from coupons.com and get for FREE!

Gatorade G2 quart drinks priced at 10 for $10.00. Use a $0.50 MQ from newspaper to get for FREE!

Starkist Tuna Chunk Light 2.6 oz priced at 10 for $10.00. Use a $0.50 MQ from Vocalpoint to get for FREE!

My store did not make you buy 10 to get the item for $1.00. You just have to use your Kroger card.

Walgreens deals 1/11/10 More Great Deals

2010-01-11T18:43:00.006-06:00

Johnson and Johnson has a Beauty for all ages rebate going on right now. There is a rebate certificate in this past weeks Sunday newspaper. There are deal scenarios going around that will be money makers with the rebate so I decided to try it. Why do I need so many Lubriderm lotions? I will be making gift bags for my girlfriends when I see them for our long overdue girls weekend at a ski resort!

Purchased
4- 6oz Lubriderm Lotions $3.99 each but on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off.
2-Aveeno active naturals lotion 2.5 oz. $3.39 each but on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off
2-ROC exfoliating cleanser on clearance for $8.49 each but also on sale for buy 1 get 1 50% off

1 Christmas Peeps for $0.18
1 Chocolate decadent candies for $0.62 for hubby
(2 filler items)

Coupons used
4- 2.00 off Lubriderm MQ from 1/10 newspaper
2- 3.00 off ROC MQ from 1/10 newspaper
2- 2.00 off Aveeno MQ from 1/10 newspaper
also available on coupons.com

And the $1.00 off Walgreens coupon from the Diabetes and You free magazine usually close to the pharmacy or the diabetic section. This coupon takes $1.00 off each Lubriderm ($4.00 off total)

I used a $5.00 RR from the previous day's purchases
I paid a Total of $4.95 OOP for all the items!

I will submit for a $10.00 rebate for buying $35.72 worth Roc, Lubriderm and Aveeno products making a profit on the items!

Bayer Contour Glucose meter was on sale for $14.99 and used a $30.00 coupon (this is an old coupon) on the item. The cashier had to bring down the price of the coupon to $14.99 and this purchase prompted a $5.00 RR for a $5.00 profit!

Final price $0.00 + $5.00 RR

BIC razors One was on sale for $5.00 and other was $4.59

Used BOGO free coupon from 1/10

Used $3.00/2 off coupon from January savings Walgreen's coupon book but looks like it only took off $1.50.

Final price= $3.50 for both

Hershey's York peppermint patties on Clearance for $0.84 each

Used a $1.00/2 off MQ on them

Final price= $0.68 total for both bags

Just Feet Heal balm on Clearance for $1.79 (this is my filler item to be able to use my RR since every other item is using a coupon)

Used $5.00 RR from the previous day

Total OOP= $1.05 plus received a $5.00 RR !

It is a great week at Walgreens!

Walgreens trip 1/10/10 Great Deals

2010-01-11T17:18:00.003-06:00

Neosporin lip Health
Bought 2, one rang up $5.49 and the other one rang up $2.51, sale was 2/$8.00
(used 2 $3.00 off coupons)
Paid $2.00 and prompted a $3.00 Register reward
FREE + a $1.00 Money Maker!

Colgate Maxfresh toothpaste $2.99
Used a $1.00 off MQ from January issue ALL YOU magazine
Paid $1.99 and prompted a $2.00 Register reward
Final cost FREE

Triaminic thin strips $5.00 each
Bought 2 using (2) $3.00 Triaminic thin strip MQ from 12/6 SmartSource
Paid $4.00 and prompted a $5.00 RR
Final cost FREE + $1.00 money maker

Planter's trail mix 2/$3.00
Used the $1/2 coupon from the January Coupon Booklet at the front of the store
Final cost $1.00 each

Oust air and surface sanitizer $4.59 each but on sale for BOGO Free
Used BOGO coupon and got both for Free. (some stores make you buy one and get the rest free. In that case pick up four or six cans using 2 or 3 coupons. You will "buy" one and get the other 3 or 5 free)

Thermacare Pain relief (1 count) $2.49
Paid $2.49 and got $2.50 RR
Final Cost= FREE

Sally Hanson 10 day top coat on clearance for $1.79 and used a $0.50 coupon from this weeks Sunday paper.
Final cost= $1.29

Peanut butter bars $0.79 (my filler item) since I used a RR to pay

I cannot say how much I really paid for this since I had purchased two other items and used coupons for those. The price was not what I was expecting since it was mislabeled. I promptly went back into the store to return them.

I originally paid $42.62 for all of this (plus two $20.99 mystery items minus (2) 5.00 MQ)

The manager credited my MasterCard $45.44 for some reason plus I got a $2.50, $5.00, $3.00 Register Reward.
What a great money making transaction!

2- Just bunches Honey Bunches of Oats cereal $1.75 each (there are some post coupons out there but I did not use one)
Total cost= $3.50

Two Bic Comfort Razors $5.00 each and used a BOGO free coupon from this past Sunday's paper and also a $3.00 off of two Walgreen's coupon from the January coupon booklet at the front of the store.

Total Cost for both=$2.00

2 Neosporin Lip Health 2/$8.00

Used 2 more $3.00 off coupons

Total= Free + $1.00 Money Maker

Triaminic Thin strips 2/$10

Used two more $3.00 off MQ

Free plus a $1.00 Money maker

Listerine Agent Cool Blue on clearance for $3.19

Used $1.00 off MQ

Used $1.00 off Walgreen's coupon from children's coloring book

Note pad as a filler item $0.75

Used the $2.50 RR from previous transaction

(Make sure you do NOT use the other RRs from the previous transaction or your Triaminic and Neosporin Register Rewards will not print!!!!)
You should not use a RR from a certain item to purchase that same item.

Final OOP was $10.96 but earned a $3.00 and $5.00 RR!

I am sure I could have grouped these things in different transactions to keep my OOP lower but I am not the best at that. Still learning!

*All coupons used except the Neosporin coupons were from the newspaper. I was able to print 4 coupons because I have two printers.

CVS Deals still available

2010-01-11T17:12:00.003-06:00

Honestly, I have not shopped at CVS in weeks. I do all of my pharmacy transactions through the drive-thru. I checked out their makeup on clearance and found

2 shades of Revlon colorstay originally $9.99 (75% off) used 2 $2.00 off MQ

Revlon colorstay= $0.50 each

4 cans of Oust surface and air sanitizer $3.99 each (similar to Lysol) and used 2 BOGO manufacturer's coupons= $3.99 for two cans

Johnson's First Aid Kit (found in the travel item section) and used $1.00 MQ

1 CVS green Bag tag= $0.99

Used a $5 off $25.00 purchase coupon before I gave my manufacturer's coupons

Total for 8 items= $5.24
Used $1.00 ECB

Paid $4.24 OOP (I used a CVS gift card from a prescription transfer. Remember they take competitors coupons in the pharmacy. Use a Target coupon from this weeks target sale ad or online in the grocery coupons, pharmacy section.)

The Oust prompted a $9.00 ECB to print

I also had a $5 off $25 coupon print at the end of my receipt to use on my next purchase.

A $3.76 Money Maker!

Fun Freebies in the Mail

2010-01-01T22:47:00.003-06:00

In two days I got all of these freebies and coupons in the mail. Signing up for freebies can definitely pay off.

Sorry for the terrible picture!

I received a Playtex sport sample pack in the mail and a $1.00 off coupon

Astroglide sample

Powerbar energy blasts energy chews (not pictured because hubby already snatched them for his morning workout) as well as (3) $1.00 off coupons

Stacy's Simply Naked pita chips sample from All You magazine

A coupon for a FREE bag of Stacy's pita chips

(6) Pretty Note cards from Dove

Samples of John Freida Brilliant Brunette shampoos and conditioner as well as a $1.00 off coupon

Folgers gourmet lively Colombian coffee sample and a $1.00 off coupon

Philosophy's gingerbread man shower cream sample. I have tried the sweet frosting and cinnamon buns as well. All are fabulous!

I love days like this!

I promise to do better in relaying the freebie sign up info in the future!

Target-16 items for $16.42 OOP

2010-01-01T21:37:00.005-06:00

I am sure that last thing that many people want to do after Christmas is go shopping but there are some good deals to be had. I purchased lots of Christmas items on the 26th at Target for 50% off but now their Christmas items are 75% off!

Lindor Truffles for hubby on clearance for $1.74, used $1.00 off MQ= $0.74

2 Motts Apple juice $1.79 each, used (2)$1.00 Target Coupons, $0.79 each
(coupon expires 1/2/10)

2 Oscar Mayer sandwich meat $2.79, used (2) $1.00 Target coupons and $1.00/2
MQ.(Target coupon expires 1/2/10, I think?)

Market Pantry dry beans for my Ham and Bean soup $1.29

MP Pancake Syrup for the Apple Cinnamon Pancakes I am making tomorrow $1.82

2 Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa 10-pk $1.02, used (2) $1.00 Target coupons= $0.02 each

2 Gold N Plump Natural Chicken breast packs (1.25 lbs) on sale for $3.49, used (2) $0.75 MQ from coupons.com

Christmas snowman tablecloth $4.99 but purchased for $1.24

"Joy, Season's Greetings" Snowman snow globe $14.99 but purchased for $3.74

35 ct Stationary for next years Christmas letter $3.00 but purchased for $0.75

(2) Liqueur Coffee (Jack Daniel's whiskey flavored 2oz.) $1.00 each but bought for $0.25 each

Total was $20.76 and used $5.00 gift card

Total OOP= $16.42

All of the items in the dollar spot that has a black dot beside the bar code were 75% off. There were cute little girl things for an Easter basket. There were many toys on sale for 30-50% off. I will wait until the toys drop to 75% off. If anyone sees this happen I would love to know. The holiday section was pretty picked over but there might still be some great deals if you plan ahead to next year.

The Start of a New Year and meal planning

2010-01-01T20:46:00.004-06:00

It is the beginning of 2010 and I am going to be making some changes. We overspent during Christmas as always and to help with the saving of money I will be putting us on a serious budget. Many of my fellow bloggers in the couponing blogosphere are going to be participating in the "Eat up your pantry challenge". I will be joining them. I have inventoried my pantry and have made a meal plan up for the next week. I have also put us on a budget of $40.00 a week for groceries. This will be spent on dairy, egg, bread, produce and some meat.

My week of meals will not be gourmet nor super healthy. I want to try to eat up the things in our pantry and then start fresh with healthier foods.

Typically we all eat cheese toast, oatmeal or cereal for breakfast every morning. I am going to mix things up with apple cinnamon oatmeal pancakes, muffins and banana bread this week. I will be shopping at Sprouts for produce on Wednesday when they have double ad day to get the most bang for my buck.

I bought Oscar Meyer Turkey and Ham lunch meat from Target for $1.79 each so we will mostly be having sandwiches or leftovers from the previous night for lunch. I am also trying to loose 10 lbs so I will be having tuna sandwiches. I used coupons to get lots of the single serving tuna packets for free at Kroger in the past few months. I remember when I lost weight in the past that I enjoyed tuna mixed with a little fat free ranch dressing (I think it tastes better than fat free mayo), cracked pepper and a little bit of diced pickle. I toast it on a Oroweat multi-grain sandwich thin. The whole sandwich is only 200 calories and it is satisfying!

Jan 1st
B- Cereal and Oatmeal
L- Tuna or Turkey Sandwiches, apples and broccoli with dip
D- Steamfresh Asian style Chicken Vegetable Medley with extra vegetables added (water chesnuts and steamed brocolli)

Jan 2nd
B-Quaker Oatmeal Pancake mix made with Applesauce and cinnamon mix-in
L-Tuna or Turkey Sandwiches or Yaki Soba noodles for the kids
D- Ham and Bean Soup with a side of beer bread
(I have the ham and ham stock left over in the freezer from Christmas and we don't drink beer but have plenty of that left over as well)

Jan 3rd
B-Cereal or Oatmeal
L-Leftover ham soup and cheese and crackers
D-Shake and Bake Chicken ($2.75 for a pack of Gold N Plump Chicken at Target with coupon) with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and canned peaches

Jan 4th
B-Banana bread (bananas from freezer stash)
L-Sandwiches and fruit again
D- Tuna noodle casserole

Jan 5th
B-Cereal or Oatmeal
L-Leftover Tuna noodle casserole and fruit
D- Pesto pasta and basil vegetable medley
(I made this delicious pesto this fall with mounds of basil I had grown in my garden. I spent an afternoon triple washing the basil, and running my food processor for about 10 batches. I froze it in whatever I could find...Popsicle holders, small Tupperware, ice cube trays. I am allergic to most nuts that are used in pesto. I made my pesto with toasted almonds, basil, olive oil, garlic and added grated Parmesan cheese in the end)

Jan 6th
B-Triple chocolate chunk, whole grain, muffins
L-leftovers or sandwiches, pretzels
D-Phad Thai with rice
(I have a Sun-Bird seasoning packet I got on clearance at Target. I will get the green onion for $0.50 at Sprouts and I have all the other ingredients.)

Jan 7th
B- Grits and Eggs
L-Pizza bites and taquitos (for the kids)
D-Canned soup and grilled cheese
My mom used to make Red Devils for me as a child and I might try that. Campbell's tomato soup with cheese grated into it when hot served over toast. To be eaten with a knife and fork.

In addition to this meal plan I am sure my kids will be snacking on granola bars, apples, bananas, pretzels, popcorn and Popsicles. This is the first week and I hope I can continue as the year progresses!

Target printable coupons- compatible with Windows7

2009-12-11T19:53:00.004-06:00

We recently purchased a new laptop on black Friday and I love it! The only negative about it so far has been not being able to print the online Target coupons. Everytime I have tried, since they redid their coupon software, it says it is not compatable with Windows 7 and they were working on fixing it soon. I was so pleasantly surprised that when I tried to print a coupon tonight it let me download their software and print coupons!

BOGO gift cards at the Melting Pot

2009-12-04T16:53:00.003-06:00

My husband and I have really enjoyed going to the Melting Pot lately. We sit at the bar and order during their happy hour time period between 5pm and 6:30pm. The cheese and chocolate fondues are half price and so are the martinis.

Right now the Melting Pot is having two promotions and I apologize for not telling you about the first one sooner as it is ending tomorrow. For every $10 you donate to St. Jude's hospital you will get a $20 gift card. We donated $100 and got $200 in gift cards to use later. The Melting Pot in Addison assures us that we can use all gift cards together. We plan on using these and another gift card that we have to take my family out for a nice dining experience when they visit for Christmas.

The other promotion is buy a $100 gift card and get (4) $25 bonus gift certificates to be used in 4 separate visits for yourself or to give to someone.

Check their site or store for more details.

You might want to check out this blog for more restaurants that offer extra/free gift cards when you purchase a gift card.

Today's Groupon is Strikz

2009-12-04T16:35:00.002-06:00

The Dallas Groupons are not in Frisco very frequently. This might make a nice gift for hubby or older children for the holidays and at an affordable price.

Check out today's Groupon at Strikz Entertainment in Frisco. It includes 3 game of bowling including shoe rental, $5 game card and 4 hours of video game play including laser tag for $19.00.

Hurry and grab this Groupon that is only available until tonight. If you purchase one then it will expire 6/9/2010. You could even buy several and do a fancy birthday party for your child between now and June.

Planning to go to the Mall this weekend?

2009-12-04T10:06:00.002-06:00

If you are going to brave the crowds this weekend then here are some coupons that might come in handy.

JC Penny 20% off- can be used Dec 6-7th Sun and Mon on most things in the store.

Victoria's Secret Pink Nation Members get a panty with any PINK purchase. Sign up or Sign in HERE. Offer is valid through Dec 7th, 2009.

Barnes and Noble member coupons for 40% off children's books. Expires 12/6/09

A Bath and Body Works 20% off coupon is here and another coupon for a FREE item with any $10 purchase is here. (Thanks to It's Hip to Save for this one!)

Get a FREE lip gloss at the Estee Lauder counter on Dec 5th from 10am until 8 pm or until the supplies last. (Thanks to Common Sense with Money)

Pei We Entree 25%off - December 2nd

2009-11-29T10:23:00.004-06:00

Pei Wei will be having their Holiday Food Drive on December 2nd. You will get an entree for 25% off when you bring in a non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food pantry. It looks like only one entree on each check can be discounted. We have gift cards here from my husband cashing in his credit card points so this will help the gift card go a little longer.

Our Black Friday purchases

2009-11-29T10:02:00.003-06:00

My husband has always gone out on Black Friday to get deals. This year was no different and I was happy to stay home away from the early morning crowds.

We weren't really looking for very many items since I did most of my kids Christmas shopping at Target in July when toys were 75% off. (see here). My husband got the Radio Flyer Big Flyer at Walmart for $30 (normally $62-$92). He got 4 cordless phones for $50.00 and 20 FREE AA batteries from Staples. He went to two Best Buys and found the Toshiba 4 GB laptop computer with FREE printer and carrying case for $500. He also went to Sam's club and purchased a wireless printer. Later in the day we returned it.

Then to top off the day, we realized our couches downstairs were 12 years old and really shabby so we purchased a couch and love seat at Ashley Furniture. They were less than $1,000 with a warranty and delivery. I would say we did our part to stimulate the economy.

Glade Candle Deal at Target continues

2009-11-10T18:55:00.002-06:00

This deal has been going on for a while now and I have done it a few times already. I might just start my own Glade Candle store! You need these coupons to get the best savings. You should also get $10.00 of Target gift cards back for buying the 10 items!

The top coupon is $2.00 off of TWO Glade scented candle products (They are found inside the holiday glass refillable candle holder. You might also have a $1.50 off of ONE glade candle holder or tin coupon which was found in the tins of the non-holiday scents.

The middle coupon was found in 10/1/09 Smart Source section of Sunday's newspaper. (I think)

The bottom coupon was found at a Smart Source blinkie machine at Kroger (I took five to do my deal). The blinkie machines are the ones that you can find around grocery stores that blink a red light then spit out a coupon for you.

There is also a printable coupon available here.

Here is the deal: For every five holiday Glade scented oil products purchased, you get a $5.00 gift card.

Buy 5 Holiday Scented Oil Candle holders (tins or decorative glass holder) $2.50 each
Buy 5 Apple Cinnamon or Bayberry Spice Scented oil candle refills $2.50 each
(Make sure you use the Price scanners found around the store. When you scan the item it should say $5.00 gift card beside the price, if it doesn't then it is not included)

Total= $25.00

Use (5) Buy Any Glade scented oil candles holder, and get a refill pack FREE coupon
-$12.50

Use (5) Save $1.50 on any Glade candle holder
-$7.50
or
(2) Save $2.00 on Two glade scented oil products and (1) $1.50 off of 1 scented oil holder
-$5.50

Pay $5.00 or $7.00, but get TWO $5.00 gift cards

End up with an overage of $5.00 or $3.00

You can then submit for $5.00 SC Johnson Rebates. You have to use original receipts so if you want to take advantage of the family limit of 3 rebates per household then you need to ask for multiple copies of the original receipts. I have gotten two with the managers help. I don't think they can do more than two at the checkout area.

Here is a pic of some of my loot from a couple of shopping trips.

I wanted to add that I was given a hard time over this by one manager at Target. She kept explaining to me that the one coupon for buy one get one free was a coupon to be used for the two items. The cashier was very rude and the manager was not helpful. There is no such rule listed in their Corporate coupon policy. I would love to see it in writing if they do have such a rule. I had the whole transaction voided and said forget it eventually. Let's just say that I was not the quiet, subdued, soft spoken person I normally am. I have never had such hard time before....there were several things that the cashier was fussing about, not just the glade deal. So, just a warning to others that you might be given a hard time. Try going to customer service. They usually know what to do with problems.

I know that others in the couponing world use a coupon on the other item that is not free as long as it is a different item. I used 10 coupons for 10 products. This deal should work. I did not get any beeping today and the deal worked just fine.

Great Deals on Games at Toys R Us

2009-11-10T18:22:00.004-06:00

Thanks to my friend Robbie for sharing her great deals at Toys R Us this week.

"This week is a great week to stock up on board games at Toys R Us. If you spend $25 on Hasbro you get a $10 gift card and if you buy certain games you get a free game night trophy. They also have a family game night rebate form on the shelf that you can submit."

(Sorry, I am unable to get spaces to show up on my blog for some reason)

It is listed as Sale Price, Original Price, Savings, Rebates.
Sale Price Original Price Savings Rebate.
Don’t Break the Ice $3.99 $9.99 $6.00 $2.00
Hi Ho Cherry-o $3.99 $12.99 $9.00 $2.00
Chutes and Ladders $3.99 $8.99 $5.00 $2.00
Monopoly Deal $7.99 $12.99 $5.00
Sorry $12.99 $16.99 $4.00 $3.00
Trouble $12.99 $12.99 $0.00 $3.00
Mouse Trap $9.99 $19.99 $10.00
Boggle $9.99 $19.99 $10.00
Game Night Trophy Free $9.99 $9.99
Game Night Trophy Free $9.99 $9.99
Total $65.92 $134.90 $68.98 $12.00
Spent with tax $71.36
Buy $25 get $10 -$10.00
Buy $25 get $10 -$10.00
Rebates -$12.00
Total for games $39.36

Possible Cheap Game Selection - Sale Price, Rebate
Hi Ho Cherry O $3.99 $2.00
Candyland $3.99 $2.00
Chutes and Ladders $3.99 $2.00
Don’t Break the Ice $3.99 $2.00
Ants in the Pants $3.99 $2.00
Don’t Spill the Beans $3.99 $2.00
Cootie $3.99 $2.00
Total $27.93 $14.00 with tax $30.23
Buy $25 get $10 -$10.00
Rebates -$14.00 $6.23 for 7 games

These are some great prices for games to stock up for Christmas and Birthday presents.
Thanks again to Robbie for listing the deals for us!

Freebies at Kroger this week

2009-10-29T23:18:00.002-05:00

Here is a good post by Common Sense with Money about the Freebies at Kroger this week during their Mega event! Make sure you get 10, 20, 30 or more items so you are sure to get the extra $5.00 off per 10. I was not careful enough during the last mega event and somehow only had 9 items. I grouped my coupons for this sale in groups of 10 items so I will be sure not to make that mistake again.

Also, not included in the Mega event is the Yaki Soba noodles ($1.00 each). There are $0.50 off coupons which doubles to make them FREE as well.

Have fun saving!

Thanks, Common Sense with Money!

Freebies and Deals around Halloween

2009-10-29T22:11:00.003-05:00

On Saturday, October 31st, there are a few places giving away free food.

After 6 pm-12 pm, Taco Bell will be giving away a FREE Black Jack taco to each customer.

Sonic drive-ins will be having $0.50 Corn Dogs from 5pm-10pm

Chipotle will give a FREE burrito if you come dressed up like a taco, burrito or salad. (Check with your local store to see if they are participating in this freebie before showing up dressed as a Taco)

Also, tomorrow only, you can use this coupon for 50% your entire purchase at Payless shoe source.

Old Navy puts out new coupons every Thursday on Old Navy Weekly. There are many people who religiously check the site all day long and are quick on the mouse. I have been able to snag a 20% off of your entire purchase for two weeks in a row. I can share one coupon every week that I find one. Let me know if you need my extra one this week. Tomorrow (Friday, Oct 30th) and Saturday, the Halloween costumes are supposed to be on sale for $2.00.

Reminder: Dannonomics due soon

2009-10-28T08:34:00.002-05:00

Dannonomics forms are due!

If you were saving receipts that proved your purchases of Dannon Brand yogurts from Aug 10th through Oct 31, send in your completed form and receipts soon (received by Dannon by Nov. 16th, 2009. If you did not know about this promotion here is the link. If you typically save all of your receipts from the last few months, you may be surprised to find that you will be able to send off for coupons as well.

You may receive up to $15.00 in Dannon coupons for spending up to $40.00 on Dannon products during the allotted time period. We eat a lot of yogurt and we made it to Level 2 to get 6 $1.00 Dannon coupons sent to us.

Great Deals at Target until Sat 10-31-09

2009-10-28T07:45:00.002-05:00

Buy 6 Keebler Chips Deluxe at $2.00 each and get two free. (Buy 2 get 1 free is the sale)
Used (2) $1.50/2 MQ from coupons.com, used (2) $0.55/1 MQ
Used (3) $1.00/2 Target store coupons=
$0.90 total (plus tax) for 6 boxes of Chips Deluxe cookies!
plus one of the boxes had a DVD token to add to my 4 I already had from cereal, so now I am sending off for a Free DVD as well!

Buy 3 Pledge products at $3.49 each and get a $5.00 gift card for your next purchase
Used (3) $1.00 off MQ from newspaper and printables
Spent $7.47 for 3 items but got $5.00 gift card ($2.47). I will submit for a $5.00 rebate from SC Johnson so actually getting paid for 3 cleaning products! Overage of $2.53

2- Lysol Healthy touch on clearance for $1.74, used (2) $1.00 MQ= $0.74

64 oz Ocean Spray Cranberry cocktail for $1.98, used $1.00 MQ found in recent Rice Krispies cereal box and $1.00 Target coupon= FREE!

Aquafresh extreme clean trial size, MQ for a free trial size= FREE!

Rimmel Mascara $2.24, used $2.00 off Rimmel Mascara coupon from Nov. All You= $0.24!

Buy (2) Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese or Velveeta Shells and Cheese $1.50 each, used $1.50/2 MQ and found a peelie on one of the boxes for FREE Kraft Barbecue sauce when buying two. Paid $1.50 for all three items!

100% Whole Grain Duncan Hines Muffin Mix $2.34, used $0.75 MQ and $0.50 Target coupon= $1.09

9-pack of notes on clearance for $1.48 (This will be great to add to a teacher gift)

Febreeze noticables with night light in the holiday fragrance section $4.99, Used $4.00 MQ and got it for $0.99!

Guess Who game for $9.00 and inside is a online coupon for a FREE medium Dominos Pizza ($8.99 value) The coupon doesn't expire until the end of January 2010.

I might go back for a few more deals today. I will let you know what I get!
I think I am back in-love with Target.

Few helpful hints for the beginning couponer

2009-10-24T16:20:00.000-05:00

I thought I would re-post this previous entry for anyone who did not get a chance to read it yet.

I would consider myself a beginning couponer but trying to learn quickly. I wanted to share some helpful hints I have learned recently.

These are several of the most popular websites for printing coupons:

Coupons.com
This is a great site to print coupons. There is a limit per print per computer and also a total print limit for each coupon available. Coupons limits get reset throughout the month and everything is reset on the first of each month. You need to put in your zip code for the town you live. For whatever reason, if you put in the zip code for Beverly Hills (90210) there seems to be better coupons...try it for yourself.

Redplum.com and SmartSource.com are both good sites to print coupons on your home printer.

Proctor and Gamble.com
This is a site you need to register for but you get coupons and free samples in the mail. You can also register your Kroger plus shopper's card and your Tom Thumb Reward card with P&G. By doing this, you will be able to utilize the P&G eSAVER. You may choose your own coupons to load onto your grocery store card and also print a list of the items you choose for your shopping trip (these seem to have a two month expiration date).

AllYou.com
All You is a magazine that you can subscribe to or can purchase at Walmart. There is frequently $70.00-$90.00 worth of coupons. Their website also has printable coupons available.

These sites are useful for clipless coupons:

Upromise.com
We actually signed up with Upromise as one of the ways to save for college over four years ago when we had our first child. We have close to $2,000 in our Upromise account without doing anything special...just shopping with our credit card. Check out the site if you haven't done so already. You can load coupons on your Upromise credit card and the amount is not saved on the item but put into your account instead. Many popular retail online shops give a percentage of the total amount purchased towards your Upromise account.

*A really helpful hint that I recently learned:* If you are are on a blog or site that takes you straight to something that has a button for a coupon for a specific product then after the first coupon prints make sure you press the back button then refresh button and it should automatically print another coupon for you. This was especially helpful recently when Smithfield bacon was on sale for 2 for $6.00. I had (2) $3.00 Q and I was able to get both packages for FREE at Tom Thumb!

A friend of mine said she recently got a virus on her computer when she went to a site to print coupons. We have not any problems with viruses. It would be a good idea to have your virus protection software up-to-date just in case.

It is a good idea to learn from my mistake and keep a file or sheet of paper with all of your login and password information. As you start signing up for more sites it gets harder to remember all of the passwords.

Let's all use our reusable shopping bags

2009-10-24T16:03:00.001-05:00

I have several different reusable shopping bags but most of the time I leave them in the car. It seems that keeping track of two kids, my huge coupon notebook and my purse is all I can handle. If we have plastic bags around our house then I try to bundle them all up and return them to a store that has a bin that recycles them or use them for kitty litter waste. There are now several stores in our area that are jumping on the bandwagon to encourage use all with some incentives to use our reusable bags.

CVS recently started their green bag tag system. You purchase a green bag tag from CVS for $0.99 and get it scanned whenever you come into the store. Every 4th time you are get your bag tag scanned, you earn a $1.00 Extra Care Buck towards a purchase. I wonder if you could also get them to scan it for drive through pick up of prescription drugs?

Target has printed on the bottom of their receipt “Save 5 cents every time you use a reusable bag.

Sprouts also has an incentive for using reusable shopping bags. You get $0.05 credit for each reusable shopping bag you use as well.

Does anyone know of any other stores that are giving a credit for reusable shopping bags?

Would you like FREE tickets to the Theater?

2009-10-17T21:15:00.002-05:00

Go here to freenightoftheater.net and click on the left hand side "Find a Show". These FREE tickets are available in many cities all over the country. In the Dallas Metro Area, there will be a new set of FREE tickets released on Monday, October 19th at 12 PM for performances occurring Oct. 22-Oct 28th. Write a little note on your calendar so you won't forget.

The purpose of this program is to reach people who would not normally go to the theater. Many people who have gotten the free tickets enjoyed their experience so much that they return again to purchase a ticket at a later date.

Target: Few freebies and Deals, $12.01 spent

2009-10-17T12:30:00.005-05:00

I was shopping at Kroger on Preston yesterday and and got so excited when I found a display of the Kellogg's Antioxidant Fiber Plus bars. Maybe other Kroger's might have this display as well? There was a pad of manufacturers coupons for $1.00 off a box of these bars. I took 8 of them to use at Target since I knew this deal was still going on until 11/02.

Deals at Target:

Buy 4 Kellogg's Fiber Plus bars (priced at $1.99 each) and get a $5.00 gift card. I used (8)$1.00 coupons, paid $0.99 for each box and got $10.00 back in Target gift cards to use for a future purchase. (This deal is not advertised in the sale ad or listed with the item but it worked for me) Ends up being FREE for 8 boxes plus overage.

Buy 3 Kid Cuisines on sale for $1.75 and used a MQ for $1.00/3 from November All You magazine. $1.42 each

Gold 'N Plump extra tender chicken breast on sale for $2.49 and used printable MQ for $1.00. $1.49 each

Degree Deodorant and Degree Fragrance mist $3.64 each (used 2 $1.50 MQ and $3.00/2 Target coupon)= $0.64 each

4 TGI Fridays frozen south western egg roll boxes on clearance for $1.57 (used $2.00/4 MQ)= $1.07 each

Target brand lactose free milk $2.79

Total OOP was $22.01, but received (2) $5.00 gift cards

Have you used your TGI Fridays burger coupon?

2009-10-14T10:01:00.002-05:00

Our TGI Fridays FREE Jack Daniels Burger or Chicken sandwich coupons are expiring today that we received by becoming fans of TGI Fridays on Facebook. If yours are too you might want to take advantage of the coupons today!

Our family went out to eat last night. I don't even remember the last time I ate at a TGI Fridays so the menu was unfamiliar to me. We ordered a pizza kids meal for the boys to split with fruit and an extra mixed fruit on the side. It was plenty for the two of them. I ordered the Jack Daniels Chicken sandwich and hubby ordered the Jack Daniels Burger. Mine came with an option of several sides and I got the salad. Hubby got the sweet potato fries. We both enjoyed them very much. It was a great dinner out and our total to pay was $6.68 plus tip. We would have spent more going to a fast food restaurant. Thanks Woody!

On our receipt there is a survey code and we will get a coupon for a free appetizer when we fill it out online.

If you want more freebies at TGI Fridays you can sign up for more stripes through Facebook here

Walgreens deals 10/13 Spent $6.02

2009-10-13T21:09:00.005-05:00

Boys briefs underwear (5 pack) $1.50 each on clearance

Trident layers gum 2/$2.00. Used $1/2 MQ and got a $1.00 RR= FREE

Dora and Spongebob character band-aides $3.79. Used $2.00 off Walgreens coupon from Walgreens Children's coloring book and also the in-ad coupon that listed the price as $2.00.= 2 Boxes for FREE

4 Boxes of Quaker instant oatmeal 2/$5.oo. Used (2) $1.25/2 MQ and got $5.00 in RR= $0.63 each

3 Progresso soups on sale with in-ad coupon for 4/$5.00. Used $1.10 MQ= $2.60 or $0.87 each

Welchs Grape juice 64oz. $3.00 each. Used $1.00 MQ= $2.00

3 Jelly Belly scented markers on clearance for $0.13 each= $0.39

Paid with $7.00 RR and $3.50 RR from last week

Total OOP= $6.02 and earned $5.00 and $1.00 RR

Extra 20% Off at JC Penny Sunday Oct 18th

2009-10-13T11:50:00.002-05:00

Here is a printable coupon for an extra 20% at JC Penny on Sunday October 18th. You can also get an extra 15% off in styling salon. I wonder if that includes the salon services? That is where I go to get my hair done if anyone wants to try my stylist this weekend!

I am back and ready to blog, few Target deals

2009-10-13T10:42:00.003-05:00

I am back to reality after a week at the beach, a nice long visit with my lifelong friend and her two twin girls. It was busy with 4 children in the house for 11 days. I wanted to really devote all of my time to everyone instead of running to the computer every hour. We have had a some kind of cold virus since her visit and are trying to get back to feeling well.

Anyways, I got some good deals in the last week. I went back to Target last night to see what I could find. I think I am falling out-of-love with Target at the moment. After spotting my favorite cashier and starting the check out process, he called over the "trainer" (I found out it was the trainer's last night working at that store). Several items I was purchasing were not working with the coupons I was using. I know many others all over the country have had success with them. I ended up having the items removed from the transaction, pulling them out of my bags and getting my coupons back. I have never had such a hard time at Target before. Thank goodness I was alone and my children were not with me. That would have been a nightmare! My experience last night has turned me off with shopping at Target for a while.

Some decent deals at Target I found were:

$2.44 for a 7.8 oz Colgate Total Whitening paste with Free toothbrush package on end cap
I used $1.00 off MQ making it $1.44. Inside the box was $10.00 worth of Target coupons for more Colgate-Palmolive products. I can combine these with manufacturers coupons for some good deals or free items. The coupons don't expire until 12/31/2009.

3 Free bath Buddies by Johnson and Johnson. I used 3-$1.00 off MQs from newspaper.
(I plan on sending my receipt to Johnson and Johnson for a Free Elegant Baby Bath Toy Frog Set.)

$1.25 Market Pantry fruit snacks

$1.09 dozen eggs

$1.50 each for 8 oz block of cheese

$4.99 Jimmy Dean D-lights breakfast sandwiches (4-pack), used $1.00 MQ and $1.00 Target Q= $2.99 each.

$1.75 Chex Mix, used 1 $0.50 MQ and $1.00 Target Q= $0.25-$0.50 each

$4.49 Glade Reed infusers and large candles, used $3.00 off MQ= $1.50 each

Great Target Deals this week: Sept 27- Oct 3

2009-09-28T09:00:00.002-05:00

I went to Target last night since our refrigerator is the barest I have ever seen. There are some great deals this week. Check out this site for a list of many deals at Target this week. I am unpacking, washing clothes and preparing for my girlfriend and two daughters to come to stay with us so I won't be able to devote lots of time. He is a few more deals that I found at Target that are not listed on the above site.

Gold N Plump Whole Chicken on sale for $1.79 ($1.00 off MQ)= $0.79 for a whole chicken!

Suave coconut scented shampoo and conditioner $0.89 each ($1.00/2 MQ)= $0.39 each!

Folgers Tub coffee (Colombian and Regular) $2.50 each ($0.25 MQ)

12 pk of Crystal light water bottle flavors $1.97 each ($2.00/2 MQ)= $0.97 each

Leapster game on sale for $18.00 ($5.00 off MQ from leapster website)= $13.00

Huggies size 5 jumbo pack diapers $8.99 (Target $1.50 Q and $2.00 MQ)= $5.49 each

Degree ultimate protection men's 3-pk $5.99 ($1.25 MQ) = $1.55 each

Halloween M&Ms 2 for $5.00 ($1.00/2 off Target Q and $1.00/2 MQ)= $3.00 for two bags of
Halloween M&Ms plus you get a free Halloween reusable Tote with this deal. It is a really cute black reusable target bag with a spider in a web. It would be perfect for Trick or Treating!

6 Purina cat appetizers for FREE! I used 3 BOGO MQ and 3 Target BOGO coupons.

I saved $90.74 with deals and coupons but spent $101.28. I don't feel too bad since we were desperately needing milk, bread, sandwich meat and other essentials. I hope you can find some great deals at Target this week too!

More Fun Freebies in my Mailbox

2009-09-28T08:36:00.003-05:00

We are back from the beach and look at all the goodies I found that came in the mail when I got home.

A 2-count Depends from Sam's club samples (not sure why I signed up for this but I could donate them)
Astroglide sample from freebies.com
Target coupon mailer (I love these since I can combine them with manufacturers coupons)
EOS minty lip balm freebie
Lip Fusion gloss XL freebie
Blue bunny rebate check for $4.99 for trying the Sedona bars during Labor Day weekend (Granola cookie with chocolate frozen yogurt with active cultures included found at Market Street)
$2.00 off coupon for more Sedona bars
2 Splenda Mocha flavor packets for Coffee and a $1.00 off coupon
$2.00 off Gain with Febreeze coupon
Bear Naked Granola sample (cranberry raisin flavor is yummy) and $1.00 off coupon
(5) Free up to $4.00 off any Star fine foods item coupons (they sell olive oil, capers, olives, anchovies)
Fancy Feast Appetizer freebie and $1.00 off of 3 coupon (Our cat is thrilled!)

Shop Smart Look Fab at Stonebriar Mall!

2009-09-17T19:23:00.002-05:00

I picked up my $10 Gift Card at Stonebriar Mall today. The Shop Smart desk is set up down stairs by the elevator in the center of the mall. They are there during the hours of the mall. There are specials running at several stores during the dates of September 17th-20th. See a complete list of stores here.

I got a separate deal where I showed my e-mailed confirmation number and the Shop Smart desk gave me a $10.00 gift card. I shopped at Sears and bought 2 jackets and 3 shirts for a total of $17.00! I used a $10.00 off a $10.00 purchase juniors department coupon. For my morning outing, I traded in my empty shampoo bottle for a FREE bottle of Fekkai shampoo. I used a coupon to get a FREE protein drink from GNC, picked up my FREE $10.00 mall gift card and got 5 tops/jackets for $17.00. Not too bad! Unfortunately, I left my stroller at the house so my 2-year old couldn't last any longer...otherwise I would have spent the $75.00 total using lots of other coupons/gift cards/deals that are available and picked up another $10.00 gift card.

For the readers that don't live locally, there are hundreds of malls participating this weekend in this promotion. I hope you can find one in your area. Check your zip code here.

Busy Few Days

2009-09-17T19:16:00.004-05:00

I apologize for the lag in posts. With my husband's birthday, getting ready for my brother's wedding, packing, deal finding and taking care of my two children full time, I have been very busy the last couple of days. Tomorrow, I will be traveling and will be gone for a week. I will try to post some but am unsure when I will be able to find a computer to use or the time. I hope everyone has a great week of deal finding!

More Walgreens Deals 9/15!

2009-09-16T08:16:00.004-05:00

The Walgreens deals are great this week! I purchased:

Always infinity $5.49 (FREE item coupon from here that was sent in snail mail)

Listerine Total Care 250 ml $2.99 ($1.00 MQ) prompted $2.00 RR

3- Sally Hanson Nail Polish $2.29 each ($1.00, $0.50, $0.50 MQ) prompted $5.00 RR for Sally Hanson products

2-Thingamajig Hershey's candy bars $0.22 each on clearance (Buy two Hershey's brand bars and get a Free 20 oz. bottle of Coke) only one in picture, other one is in my kids' tummys

2-Glade 2 oz candles (2-$3.00 Q)

Paid with $5.00 RR then Total OOP= $1.80

But I also made $2.00, $1.00 and $5.00 Register Rewards

Second Transaction (not pictured)

2- Sally Hanson Nail Polishes 2.79 each (prompted another $3.00 RR so you can roll over this deal)
2- Thingamajig Hersey Candy 0.22 each
20 oz Coke

Paid with the $5.00 RR that I just received
Total OOP= $1.10 (this would have been free if I had more coupons)
but then I got the $3.00 RR!

Mall $10 Gift Card, Express Coupon

2009-09-16T07:58:00.004-05:00

From September 17-20th, many malls will be participating in the Shop Smart Look Fab promotion. Our local Stonebriar Mall with also be participating. You will be able to shop for whatever you like during those four days and take your receipts totaling $75.00 or more to the Shop Smart Zone and get a mall gift card for $10.00. Supplies are limited so shop early! See here for more details.

Use this Express coupon to help your money go even further!

Do you want 1/2 price Donuts, Coffee and Icecream?

2009-09-15T07:35:00.004-05:00

Visit Groupon.com for today's deal. They are offering $20.00 worth of Dunkin' Donuts, Coffee, Ice cream, Ice cream cakes and more for $10.00. It is available at the Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combo store in Plano,TX off of Coit Rd. and the store in Carrolton, TX. See the site for more details. Might be a good idea if you need an ice cream cake for a special someone.

Free Shampoo from Saks Fifth Avenue

2009-09-14T23:21:00.006-05:00

On Thursday, Sept. 17th, Saks Fifth Avenue will be participating in a Shampoo Swap from 10 am until 9 pm. Bring in a full sized bottle of Shampoo you currently use and you can swap it for a complimentary full sized bottle of Fekkai Shampoo, retail value $23. (Your current bottle can be full or empty.)

The Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Dallas and Plano will be participating according to the link above. I have a bottle of shampoo that I am just finishing up. I will be there!

One per customer, while supplies last!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom and Nicole's Nickels

Great Deals- Walgreens visit AGAIN 9/14

2009-09-14T21:01:00.007-05:00

I was out in another part of town without kids and have been searching for this coupon book (pictured above) If you can find it then you can use a coupon in it for this deal.....

2-Children's Triaminic Syrup $6.99 each ($1.50 MQ here stacked with $2.00 Walgreens coupon in the book pictured above) will also prompt a $5.00 Register Reward. There is rumors that if you buy two Night time Cold and Cough Triaminics then it will prompt two $5.00 RRs. Let me know if that works for you.

2-Ghirardelli Luxe Milk $0.65 each (MQ and Store Q) sorry, I can't find the link

True North Almond Crisps $3.99 each ($1.00 MQ here) and get $3.00 in RR

CankerMelts natural $7.99 (Free Coupon for this item)

Total was $4.30, used $2.00 RR from yesterday's purchase.

I paid $2.30 OOP and got $5.00 RR and a $3.00 RR and a coupon for $0.75 off of any 2 Ghirardelli Bars. (I will go back and get two more bars for $0.55 total to FREE, depending on what other coupon they will let me use with it.)

I Love Free Samples!

2009-09-14T20:17:00.003-05:00

Look at all of the FREE stuff I got in my mailbox today!

I received a kit from beinggirl.com which included 2 Tampax Pearl Tampons, 1 compak light Tampon, 1 Always Infinity Maxi-Pad, 2 Always Pantiliners, and 1 Always Feminine Wipe.

The best part is that there were coupons included in the kit for a FREE box of 18-count Always Infinity and $2.00 off Tampax Pearl or Tampax Compak Pearl! Go here for yours.

I received a box from Fiber One that included a sample size of Fiber One honey clusters cereal, a Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Granola Bar and $5.00 worth of Fiber One coupons! Go here for yours.

I received a sample size of the new Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal and a $0.75 off Total Cereal coupon. Go here for yours.

L'Oreal sent me samples of Advanced Revitalift SPF 15 day lotion and also their night creme for deep set wrinkle repair...in addition to a $2.00 off L'Oreal Revitalift coupon. Register with their site to get coupons and free samples.

Nasonex sent me $15.00 coupons on each monthly prescription for loyalty. Go here if you want a coupon too.

Wow! It was an exciting day to go to the mailbox!

$100 Coupon Book from CVS

2009-09-14T14:25:00.004-05:00

There is a $100.00 coupon book available from CVS when you get your seasonal flu shot from their Minute Clinic. These might make for some great deals when paired with manufacturer's coupons or while on sale/clearance. They all expire 12/31/09. Here is a list of the coupons in the book to help you decide if it is worth it to go to CVS to get your flu shot this year:

$1.50 Excedrin 50 ct. or larger
$2.00 Zicam Cold or Allergy products
$2.00 Mucinex 14ct or Delsym 3oz.
$2.00 Coricidin HBP product
$1.00 Diabetic Tussin DM Cough Suppressant
$2.00 Boiron Homeopathic items
$4.00 Afrin PureSea
$0.50 NyQuil or DayQuil
$3.00/2 Theraflu
$2.00 Tums
$1.00 MiraLAX 30 dose
$1.00 Boost
$2.00 Zostrix HP cream, 2 oz.
$2.00 StaphAseptic First Aid Gel, 2 oz.
$0.50 Nexcare tapes and Princess Bandages
$1.00 Bausch & Lomb Soothe Eye Drops
$1.50 Kotex Pads, Liners, Tampons, or Poise Petite Packs
$1.00 Playtex Tampons
$1.50 Depends
$1.00 Dr. Scholl's Arthritis Pain Relief Orthotics Insoles
$1.00 Dr. Scholl's For Her Foot Lotions
$1.00 Dr. Scholl's For Her Rub Relief Stick
$2.00 Miracle Foot Repair Cream
$1.00 Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste or pack including 360 toothbrush
$1.00 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste or Toothbrush
$1.00 Listerine Total Care 1-Liter
$1.00 Orajel Severe Pain
$1.00 Dry Idea Roll-on Deodorant
$1.00 Dove or Degree Clinical Protection deodorant
$1.00 Secret or Gillette Clinical Strength or Old Spice ProStrength Deodorant
$1.00 Gillette Shave gel (includes foamy)
$2.00 L'Oreal men's products
$1.00 Schick Intuition razor
$1.00 Remington products
$2.00 Clairol Perfect 10
$1.00 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner
$1.00 Dove shampoo or conditioner
$30.00 Zeno Acne Clearing device (available in select stores)
$1.00 Dial Body Wash
$5.00 University Medical Face Lift item
$2.00 Lac-Hydrin Five moisturizing lotion
$1.00 Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair ointment or body lotion
$1.00 Softsoap liquid hand soap 40oz. refills or Ensembles hand soap
$1.00 Sally Hansen Treatment
$2.00 Tweezerman implement
$1.00 BOD men's fragrances
$5.00 select fragrances (ex. Curve for Her)
$1.00 PediaSure six pack 8 oz.
$1.00 Balmex 4 oz.
$2.00 Huggies Goodnites
$1.00 M & M's Premiums
$1.00 Dove Large Bars and Premium pouches
$2.00 In-store Photo Book
$5.00 Yes DVD transfer order from videotape, movie film, slides or prints
$1.00 65-280 ct. Kleenex Tissues
$1.00/2 Angel Soft 4-pack Double toilet paper
$1.00/2 Brawny 2 Big Roll towels

Each coupon says: Manufacturer-funded coupon valid only in-store at CVS/pharmacy. Cannot be combined with any other CVS/pharmacy coupon.

Albertsons deals through Tuesday night!

2009-09-14T11:34:00.008-05:00

This is from a Guest Blogger, my friend Vicki, who also knows how to find a great deal.

Here are some great coupon deals this week at Albertson’s:

I don’t typically shop at Albertson because the store is not just around the corner and prices tend to be a bit higher. However this week on the front page of their weekly add they had some wonderful deals. Please note the coupons on the front page had two different bars: Blue was manufacturer coupons and Red was Store coupons. So you could only use additional coupons with the Store coupons. Never the less there were still some great deals.

Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Reg 3.99 Coupon price 1.99 Limit one
Kraft Mayo 32 oz. Reg 4.29 Coupon price 1.99 Limit one
Kraft American Cheese Slices Reg. 3.49 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Capri sun Juice boxes Reg 2.11 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Digorno Pizza Reg. 6.99 Coupon price 2.99 Limit one
Apple Juice Reg. 1.99 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Oscar Meyer Lunch Meats Reg 4.49 Coupon price 0.99 Limit one
Velveeta Cheese Reg. 4.49 Coupon price 3.49
Totals: Reg 31.84 Coupon prices 14.42 = savings of $17. 42

Other good deals at Albertsons:

Planter Peanuts are regularly 3.49 a bottle, ad coupon for buy two at 0.99 each = 1.98. The bottle had an additional manufacture coupon for buy two get a $1.00 off, so I got two bottles of peanuts for 0.98 so that is a savings of $6.

Dial 3 bar soap was on sale for 1.99. I had a coupon for 0.35 (which Albertson tripled minus another 0.70) Final cost 0.94 cents

Boneless Petite Sirloin Steaks Albertson Coupon for Buy 1 Get 2 Free Final cost 14.74 which gave me three packages of nice steak preseasoned which for my family of four will be 3-4 meals.

Hamburger Helper normally 2.19 a box was on sale for 0.88 cents per box. Had a coupon for buy 3 get 0.75 off, so basically got 3 boxes for 0.63 cents a box.

Dannon Yogurt Coupon for 0.29 each for up to 20. I purchased 12 and had two coupons for buy 6 get 0.60 off, so I basically got four yogurts for free.

Dr. Pepper products reg 1.69 markdown to 0.78 cents each. It is a great time to stock up!

2009-09-13T22:02:00.001-05:00

This coming Saturday is the Free Museum Day!

I wanted to remind you about this opportunity for a free/cheap family outing.

Print off your free admission for you and a guest at any one participating museum. You may use one admission card per household. It is only valid on Sept. 26, 2009. Hubby and I will be traveling back to town from my brother's wedding this day but I hope everyone will be able to take advantage of free admission. Check the site to see which museums are participating. I know that the Heard Museum in McKinney is on the list!

Upcoming Kroger Deals Starting 9/15

2009-09-13T21:18:00.002-05:00

Stretching a Buck has compiled a list of deals at Kroger. She lives in Ohio but the deals should be similar. Make sure to check your local ad to compare deals and prices. I will be traveling out of town for my brother's wedding on Friday and will not be grocery shopping this week. We need to work on getting rid of our perishables.

CVS flu shots

2009-09-13T21:13:00.002-05:00

The CVS stores that have a Minute Clinic are offering the flu shot for $25.00 just like most other pharmacies. CVS is advertising that they give you $100.00 worth of coupons if you get your flu shot at their store. I plan on going tomorrow and will update you all what kind of coupons will be offered. I really enjoyed the Ready Fill Coupon books that were available from the pharmacy in CVS but they just expired yesterday.

CVS and Walgreen's Sun. Sept 13th

2009-09-13T20:32:00.002-05:00

I headed out to Walgreens without kids this morning to see what kind of deals I could find. To be honest, I don't think this week is very good for deals. At Walgreens I purchased:

2- Trident gum $0.97 and $0.75 ($1.00/2 MQ here)

Carefree ultra pantyliners (MQ here)

Pronamel for Children ($1.00 MQ and $2.00 Walgreens coupon from September savings)

Degree Sport for Men (MQ from the newspaper)

1.0 GB Memory Card- clearance $2.49

4- cans of Progresso soup- $1.25 each with in-store coupon ($1.10/3 MQ)

Total OOP= $8.05 but received a complimentary RR for $2.00

I ran across the street to CVS where Jack Link's Flamin' Buffalo Chicken Nuggets were BOGO. I had a coupon for a FREE bag from the magazine All You Aug. or Sept. issue(found at Walmart) so I got two bags of the Chicken Jerky for FREE! The bag that you can get for free at Walmart is bigger but I prefer the two separate smaller sized bags.

See receipt below. I hear that it works the same way if you have a manufacturer's coupon for BOGO free and the store is having a sale on that item BOGO free....you get both for free and should not have to pay anything out of pocket.

Walgreens visit Sat. Sept. 12th

2009-09-13T13:23:00.005-05:00

I sent hubby to Walgreens Saturday afternoon to grab a few things before last week's sale ended. He purchased in his first transaction:

Scrubbing bubbles Automatic Cleaner $9.99 ($5.00 MQ here)

Glade Sense and Spray $5.99 ($4.00 MQ here)

Two Chex Mix bags $0.99 (2-$0.50 MQ from newspaper)

Total= $8.54 OOP but also got $3.00 RR and $2.00 RR

Then in the second transaction, he purchased another Scrubbing Bubbles shower kit $9.99 ($5.00 MQ) and the 4-pack of Peanut Butter Twix for $0.42.

For those beginners, learn from our lesson. You cannot use a Register Reward from Walgreens on the same item that prompted the first Register Reward. Example....see above. When my hubby purchased the second Scrubbing bubbles and paid with the $3.00 Register Reward, the new $3.00 Register Reward did not print.

He paid a total of $2.61 for the second transaction. This is a lesson learned and we will be careful not to repeat this mistake again. In addition to this, we learned that you have to have a filler item when purchasing a special item on sale so that is why he had to buy the candy.

Free Food from Schwan's

2009-09-12T16:12:00.005-05:00

Go to Schwans.com and you should be able to sign up for $10.00 worth of food that will be FREE and delivered for FREE. This has been happening for a little while so I am not sure how close to 500,000 people they have come. There are many items to choose from under $10.00. You should double check your shopping cart to ensure the 9.99 discount is applied.

From Schwans:
*No purchase necessary. Offer ends 9/30/09 and limited to the first 500,000 new residential/household customers (i.e., have not purchased any products from Schwan's Home Service, Inc. within the past 14 weeks) who are located in an existing route of Schwan's Home Service.

Restaurant.com deal ending soon

2009-09-12T16:04:00.002-05:00

If you wanted to take advantage of the 90% off Restaurant.com deal, then you need to act fast. The sale is ending Sunday September 13th. $1.00 for a $25.00 gift certificate is a pretty good deal. Enter discount code NINETY for the deal.

Another site for printing coupons

2009-09-11T13:21:00.003-05:00

Look at the bottom of this site for any coupons listed that you might need. I was able to print lots of new coupons last night that I have not seen before. I am trying to stock up before our trip to the beach again so we don't have too spend much on groceries. I hope you find some you can use!

Free Chocolate Friday again!

2009-09-11T13:10:00.002-05:00

Go to the Mars website for FREE chocolate Friday. There are only 250,000 coupons available so hurry! In six weeks you will get your coupon for a FREE chocolate bar. This is only going on for a couple more weeks so take advantage now.

Albertsons Shoppers- 10% off on Game Day

2009-09-10T18:07:00.004-05:00

Dallas Cowboy's fans need to know that you get 10% off of your grocery purchase on every Cowboys game day at Albertsons when you wear your Cowboys Jersey. *See store for details

At the Albertsons store in Frisco, (FM 720 & FM 423) on Tuesday September 22 there will be a Kid Zone event. Kids between 5-12 years old can join them for a chance to win FREE tickets for the ultimate Cowboys experience. (Check with the store for times and more details)

5 coupon inserts in Sunday's Paper!

2009-09-10T10:41:00.002-05:00

The rumor is that there will be five coupon inserts in Sunday's paper. There is usually more coupon inserts after a holiday weekend since they don't do coupons on certain holidays but 5 is GREAT! This weekend would be a great time to get extra papers, especially if you are a beginning couponer and want to stock up quickly.

Thanks for the tip, It's Hip to Save!

A few more coupons available

2009-09-10T10:19:00.002-05:00

Walmart.com has six new coupons available: Go here and click on the get special savings button to print coupons for:
$1.00 off of 4 Snack Pack punding snacks
$1.00 off of 3 Kid cuisine meals
$0.50 off Peter Pan Peanut Butter
$0.75 off of 3 Hunt's Tomatoes
$1.00 off of 4 Ro*tel cans
$1.00 off of 2 ACT II Popcorn Balls

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

90% off at Restaurant.com

2009-09-10T10:08:00.003-05:00

Restaurant.com, in celebration of 9/9/09, has been having a 90% off sale on their restaurant coupons. You can purchase a $25.00 gift certificate for $1.00 now. This sale ends 90 hours after it started on September 9th at midnight. These gift certificates are great for gifts or to stash for yourself for some date nights.

Enter the coupon code NINETY to get the 90% off discount.

Are you in need of Laser Hair Removal?

2009-09-10T09:49:00.003-05:00

Today only, at Groupon, there is a great price on laser hair removal at The New You Med Spa on Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. This Groupon is valid for the following areas: underarms, bikini, beard, upper lip, and back of neck. The actual value is $525 at a 65% discount for a final cost of $185 for three laser hair removal treatments! You may buy two of them for six visits if you would like.

How Groupon.com works:

Each day they feature one deal at an unbeatable price.
You only get it if enough people join that day. Groupons are available in other cities as well as Dallas. Check out their site to see if they have anything available in your area.

Free samples at Panera Bread Today

2009-09-10T08:11:00.002-05:00

On Thursday, September 10th, Panera Bread will be offering new samples of their new fall menu items.

Thanks, Mama Cheaps!

Procter & Gamble Sampler

2009-09-10T07:43:00.003-05:00

Yesterday, I received a P & G brand SAMPLER in the mail. It included samples of:

head & shoulders shampoo and conditioner
2-Prilosec OTC pills
Metamucil Clear & Natural
Metamucil Pink Lemonade

And coupons for:
$2.00 off 2-count PUR replacement filters
$1.00 off any 1 Aussie product
$3.00 off any 1 Iams 7lb or larger cat food
$5.00 off any 1 PUR pitcher
$1.50 off any 1 Tide Stain Release product

If you haven't signed up to receive a sampler with P & G, try to get a sampler here. It looks like there will be a new sampler available in October if you have already signed up for the September sampler.

Bath and Body Works coupons

2009-09-10T07:35:00.004-05:00

I just received a coupon emailed to me from Bath and Body Works. It is only available at North Park Mall in Dallas and is for a FREE item with a $10.00 purchase.

Here is another coupon for Bath and Body Works available for use at any store. You will probably have to use the coupons in separate transactions.

And here is a 20% off your entire purchase coupon. Thanks to it's hip to save for this one! Would be great with sales or clearance items.

We got our Cheesecake- Yummy!

2009-09-08T20:46:00.003-05:00

We went to our local mall this afternoon and donated four cans of soup to the Feeding America organization. The Cheesecake Factory gave us two large slices of Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake and two sets of coupons for a free slice with any $30 purchase.

In my last post about the free cheesecake, I said I really liked the music on their site. Pictured above is the girl who sings that song. She was there singing live! Tamar Kaprelian is so good...I really think she is going to make it BIG! The song New Day is my favorite and she had her CD available for a $2-$5 donation. It really reminds me of a theme song for The Biggest Loser Show....very inspirational.

Tamar kept talking on her microphone about how cute my youngest child was. My kids were dancing to her music then someone involved in the publicity started video taping them. We got asked if we would give an interview. The whole experience was lots of fun.

My boys were excited about their Cheesecake! It was really delicious!

September 9th- Pei Wei 50% off new dish

2009-09-08T20:16:00.005-05:00

Tomorrow, on September 9th, Pei Wei Asian Diner will be promoting a new menu item by hosting a Ramen Noodle Exchange. If you bring in a package of store bought Ramen noodles, Pei Wei will give you 50% off of their new dish called Japanese Chile Beef Ramen (soy mirin glaze, bean sprouts, carrot, onion, scallion, cilantro, fresno chili rings, lime and egg noodles).

Pei Wei will be donating all of the collected Ramen Noodles plus $1.00/package to local food banks. This is a nice way to have a cheaper dinner and support the local food bank. This event is planned to start at 10am at all Pei Wei Diner Restaurants.

Target Printable Coupons

2009-09-08T09:08:00.002-05:00

Target has become one of my favorite places to find great deals by combining manufacturer's coupons with store coupons. Here are two places to find Target weekly printable coupons and previous Target coupons that are not expired yet.

Check out my previous finds at Target here and here.

Mom's Best Oatmeal at CVS

2009-09-08T08:21:00.002-05:00

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal is priced at CVS for $1.00 a box. If you use this coupon then you could get a box of oatmeal for $0.25. My youngest child goes through two packs a day many days! It is his favorite food.

Another great online coupon site

2009-09-08T07:58:00.004-05:00

Mambo Sprouts is a great site to register for if you frequently purchase natural and organic products. If you register with them, then you will be included in the next coupon book mailing in February 2010. I received a coupon book in the mail several months ago and they are just now expiring. Here are some online printable coupons at Mambo Sprouts.

Deal Seeking Mom posted that Seventh Generation Diapers might be on clearance for as low as $3.29 at Kroger. A Seventh Generation Diaper coupon is available on Mambo Sprouts site making the diapers a possible great deal! Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom.

Stonebriar Mall- FREE Cheesecake Today!

2009-09-07T21:01:00.003-05:00

On Tuesday, September 8th, the first 500 people that bring two cans of soup to The Cheesecake Factory in Frisco at Stonebriar Mall between 3-6 can get a free slice of the new Red Velvet Cheesecake. Get there early because each event will have live music and a special gift for everyone.

Here is the link to the site. Go check it out. I am diggin' the song that is playing on their site by Tamar Kaprelian. This event is associated with Feeding America to drive out hunger. There has been 7,114 cans of soup collected so far and the goal is to reach 100,000.

Free Cold Stone Creamery on your Birthday!

2009-09-07T08:58:00.002-05:00

You can go to this site and register you and your family for a coupon for FREE Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream on you birthday.

Thanks, Kim for the tip!

Don't forget about Free Chick-fil-A!

2009-09-07T08:53:00.002-05:00

Today, on Labor Day only, wear any team logo to Chick-fil-A and get a free original chicken sandwich.

CVS visit 9/6

2009-09-06T20:55:00.003-05:00

If I am going to honest about it, I actually visited 3 CVS stores. Don't think I am too crazy. There are several within a short driving distance and it was nice to get out to be away from my kids for an hour. I had all of my purchases planned out at the first store. Several things were already sold out or were not stocked for my scenario so I had to change plans.

First Transaction

2- Coppertone Nutra Shield Sunscreen $6.99 (2- $5.00 coupons)= $1.99 each

1- size 4 Huggies Jumbo pack $8.97 ($1.50 coupon + $1.50 goes to rebate at Upromise)

Total= $22.95

Used $4 off coupon on $20 purchase (from Ready fill coupon booklet in Pharmacy)

Used all three coupons that I had ($11.50 in coupons)

Used $6.99 from last week in ECB

My total OOP was.... $0.50

Second Transaction

Large Jar of Frank's Hot sauce on clearance for $0.25

A Pet Shop activity book with marker on clearance for $1.49

LifeLock DVD $2.99 (Honestly not sure what this. Inside the card is a DVD-ROM that you can view on your computer about identity theft. Then, they want you to enroll for $10.00 a month and if you do not cancel your membership during the trial period, you will get a $10.00 CVS gift card.) Hubby wasn't too happy with this purchase. I am not quite sure why he is bent out of shape; you do get $2.99 in ECBs for it! I had to ask up front for the DVD and they grabbed it out of the stock room for me.

Total= around $4.75

Used $3.00 ECBs from last week

My total OOP was... $1.87 but also got $2.99 in ECBs

Third Transaction

I was a sucker for the 90% summer clearance items so I bought

Lion bubble blower $1.29

Adult size swim mask $0.79

2 swim rings $0.19 and $0.29

1 Schick Slim Triple 3 disposable razor (10 ct) $6.99 ($3.00 coupon)

Used $2.99 ECBs (from previous transaction)

My total OOP was... $3.85 but also got $4 in ECBs

10 items for $6.22 and $4.00 in ECB and $1.50 sent to Upromise!

Other good deals at CVS are:

Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner and Styler...Pay 0.99 after ECBs

Neutrogena Cosmetics (BOGO for 3 days only)

Scope outlast...Pay $0.99 after ECBs even better with coupons

Freebies and Deals for Labor Day weekend

2009-09-05T10:15:00.001-05:00

Ikea is doing Kids Eat Free Sat. Sept. 5- Mon. Sept 7, 2009. It is for kids 12 and under with a $2.49 value. No adult purchase is necessary. Choose any three kid-sized items to create a meal!

Don't forget about the Chick-fil-A freebie on Monday Sept. 7th. Chick fil-A will be giving away free original chicken sandwiches to anyone wearing any article of clothing with any team logo on it.

Also thanks to The Freebie Blogger for this link to a rebate for a FREE Aspen or Sedona Blue Bunny ice cream. **Item must be purchased between September 5-7, 2009.** Then fill out this rebate form.

Great Deals at Target until Sat. 9-5-09

2009-09-05T09:25:00.000-05:00

I have always loved Target but felt like their prices were high...until recently.

I purchased:

3- Glade scented oil candles $1.66 (used a $1.50 Q inside each tin)= $0.16 each

3-Glade scented oil candle refill packs (used 3 purchase a tin and get refills free Q)=FREE

3 boxes of Special K cereal bars $2.39 (used 3 $0.75 Q and 3 $0.50 Target Q*)= $1.14 each

1 box of Special K Crackers $ 2.39 ($1.00 Q and the $0.50 Target Q would not work)= $1.39

But, since I purchased the 4 boxes of special K, it prompted a $5.00 gift card for next purchase.

So each box would actually be FREE (if you count the gift card)

Gold N' Plump chicken breast on sale for $3.10 ($1.00 Q and $1.00 Target Q)= $1.10

4 Sobe Waters $1.00 each (BOGO Q)= $0.50 each

2 Campbell's Select Soups $0.94 each ($0.50/2 Q)= $0.69 each

2 Progresso with extra Fiber soups $2.00 each ($1.00/2 Q)= $1.50 each

2 Apple cinnamon Sense & Spray $5.69 each ( used 2 $4.00 Q)= $1.69 each

*Technically, Target doesn't have to take 3 Target coupons for the same thing on one transaction but I found a nice cashier that pushed everything but one coupon through.

Paid= 16.61 OOP, got the FREE $5.00 gift card.

Then I purchased more Baseball card holders for my coupon notebook in a separate transaction.
Saved $68.63

I am loving Target!

Do you like FREE chocolate?

2009-09-04T09:05:00.000-05:00

Every Friday is the Mars Chocolate Relief Day. Go here, fill out your information and they will mail you a coupon for FREE Mars brand Chocolate bar.

Hurry up because there is a limit of 250,000 coupons each Friday!

State Fair in Dallas Sept. 25th - October 18th

2009-09-03T09:58:00.000-05:00

The State Fair of Texas will be in Dallas September 25th to October 18th. Kroger is selling discounted tickets for $13.50. If you would like to ride the DART and get dropped of at the front of the State Fair then the cost at Kroger would be $16.00 (including admission).

In addition, I found out through a recent e-mail that the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science will be having discounted admission prices during the dates of the State Fair. It will only cost $1 to get into each building (with admission to the State Fair) The museum is a stone's throw away from the front entrance of the Fair. There will also be extended hours at the museum of 10-6 daily. This museum is so much fun and downstairs is the Children's museum (ages 7 and under). If you haven't been to this museum yet, during the Fair might be a great time to try it!

Few Kroger Deals this week 9/2-9/8

2009-09-03T09:35:00.000-05:00

These are some of the deals I have found in the Kroger ad for the week.
I have cut coupons from the last several weeks of newspapers that match with sales.
None of these deals are with printable coupons so unfortunately I cannot provide links to the coupons.

Hefty One Zip bags $1.00 $1/2 Q = $0.50 each
BOGO Ball park franks $5.52 $1/2 Q= $2.15 each
Mission tortillas $1.00 $0.55 Q= $0.45 each
Fuse beverage $1.00 $0.55 Q= $0.45 each
Half gallon Turkey Hill Iced Tea $1.00 $1/2 Q = $0.50 each
Single serve Horizon Milk $1.00 $0.25 Q(doubled to $0.50)= $0.50 each
Tony's multi serve Pizza $2.00 $1/2 Q= $1.50 each
Dannon Danimals and Activia Yogurt $1.88 $1 Q= $0.88 each
Dial Hand soap $1.oo $0.35 Q (doubled to $0.70)= $0.30
Ziplock containers $2.00 $1.50/2 Q= $1.25 each
Oscar Mayer Bacon BOGO $5.99 $1.50/2 Q= $2.25 each

If you have any Kroger deals to share please post in the comment section. Thanks!

CVS visit 9/2/09 $3.41 spent!

2009-09-02T16:03:00.001-05:00

My son has afternoon preschool and I thought I would stop into a different CVS today while I was wasting time. I found lots of summer stuff on clearance at 75% off.

The rumors from the cashiers is that whatever is left will be clearanced to 90% off on Sunday.

My purchases were:

All of these were on clearance

2-pairs of nice swim goggles $1.99 and $1.25

Swim mask and snorkel set $1.99

Crab floatie for the pool $0.75

3-plastic table covers $0.49 each

A set of napkins to match $0.49

Nivea body good bye Cellulite Patches $1.25 /$1 Q= $0.25

Nivea body lotion with SPF 4 $2.00 /$Q= $1

Aquafresh iso-active whitening $4.99/ $1 Q

received $3.00 of Extra Bucks= $1

Paid with 9.99 Extra Bucks

Total= $3.41 OOP

Upcoming Chick fil-A Freebies

2009-09-01T22:00:00.000-05:00

On Labor Day, September 7th from 10am to closing (nationwide) Chick fil-A will be giving away free original chicken sandwiches to anyone wearing any article of clothing with any team logo on it. In addition you can go to the Chick fil-A website and sign up under join the wave button. It appears as the promotion is still going on. They will send you a coupon for a free original Chick-fil-a sandwich.

For the local North Dallas folks...The Chick-fil-A at Custer and 121 is giving away free chicken biscuits every Friday morning in September from 6-9 am (I am assuming this is dine-in only, let me know and I will post otherwise). Grab a chicken biscuit on the way to school or mother's day out for your little one's. What a nice Friday treat! Chick-fil-A Rocks!

Aveeno Nourish+ Haircare Freebie

2009-09-01T21:41:00.000-05:00

Go here to sign up for an Aveeno shampoo freebie.

Daily Freebies

2009-09-01T21:19:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share with you a site that you might not know about called shop4freebies. Every day new Freebies are posted and you will be emailed a link to that day's freebies. Most of them require that you sign up with their site and they will send you a free item and sometimes coupons for items that you might normally buy. Today there is a Scrubbing Bubbles gift pack, Bare Naked Grain-ola, Quaker granola bars, Venom drink freebies as well as several others that might interest you. Go check it out. It is fun to get free stuff in the mail!

e.l.f. products arrived!

2009-09-01T13:05:00.001-05:00

Thanks to It's Hip to Save for letting me know about this great deal. My order of things from elf (eyes, lips and face) came in today. This is what I got for $13!

The Beauty Encyclopedia which includes: 6 powder eye shadows, 2 cream eye shadows, 1 eyeliner pencil, 1 duo sided eyeshadow brush and smudge brush, 8 lip colors, 1 lip Pencil, 1 lip brush, 2 blush colors, 1 face highlighter, 1 bronzer, 1 blush brush and mirror.

e.l.f. step-by-step DVD guide to applying makeup

3 sets of false eyelashes (always wanted to try these)

light pink nail polish (Free with coupon code)

eyebrow comb and brush

plum pout plumping lip glaze

elf flip flops (Free with coupon code)

Berry pop lip gloss (Free for referring some e-mail addresses)

ALL FOR A TOTAL OF $13!

I am waiting for a $12 rebate check so I actually paid $25.

I ordered this last week and already received my products. I don't know if the deal is still working but go over to It's Hip to Save and follow the detailed instructions if you are interested.

Two cool sites for discounts

2009-09-01T11:16:00.000-05:00

I have recently found this site called Groupon.com. The premise is that every day there is one deal in the Dallas area. The company/establishment sets a minimum number of people they want to sign up for the deal. If enough people sign up for the deal/discount then it will be granted to all, if not then nothing happens and your credit card is not charged.

Recent deals that were listed were teeth whitening at Bright smiles at North Park mall, Elizabeth Arden spa services, and today's is $25 of Luckie's Smokehouse for $10. Here is the link.

Also, Restaurants.com has some good deals with coupon codes frequently. The restaurants in the North Dallas area are not that great but I found a really nice one in my parent's home town. I got them (3) $25 gift certificates for a total of $9 ($3 a piece) for taking us to the beach for a week. I will post some coupon codes as soon as I know of any.

Dallas Arboretum upcoming events

2009-09-01T10:42:00.000-05:00

Starting Sept 21st is the start on the fall Mommy and me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays at the Dallas Arboretum. Mondays has Creative movement, Stroller fit and Kindermusik. Tuesdays only has the Kindermusik. Both days (included with your admission) has free crafts, free petting zoo and free face painting as well as all of the other fun things the arboretum has to offer. The great pumpkin festival will be going on from Sept 19-Nov. 1st including 25,000 pumpkins around the gardens.

If you think you might really enjoy these activities it would be worth it to purchase the family membership. We have used ours several times already and ours doesn't expire until March. You can bring up to 6 total people with one card and they don't have to be family. I have taken my neighbor and three kids. We didn't have to pay anything. You get free parking as well.

Check out their site for more events and info

http://www.dallasarboretum.org/

Free Museum Day Sept 26

2009-09-01T09:03:00.001-05:00

This coming Saturday is the Free Museum Day!

I wanted to remind you about this opportunity for a free family outing.

http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/

Check out this site and print off your free admission for you and a guest at any one participating museum. You may use one admission card per household. It is only valid on Sept. 26, 2009. Hubby and I will be traveling back to town from my brother's wedding this day but I hope everyone will be able to take advantage of free admission. Check the site to see which museums are participating. I know that the Heard Museum in McKinney is on the list!

Little tip about prescription meds

2009-09-01T08:20:00.000-05:00

I never really thought of doing this before but have had some success with finding coupons online for some prescription meds I am on. I found a Nasonex coupon online for $30 off each prescription making my OOP $10 instead of $40.

Also, I am on an acid reducer like Prilosec but there is no generic for Zegerid so I have been paying $40 a month for it. Recently, I found a $30 off coupon online as well making my OOP for this med $10. $60 a month saving on prescription meds is great!

Search around for something you are on. The meds website is a great place to start.

CVS visit 8/30

2009-09-01T07:58:00.000-05:00

This one is not available anymore but I wanted to share my find from last week.

I purchased 3 Aveeno cleaning products for $28.oo. I had two CVS coupons- $5 off of a $25 purchase and also a $4 off of any facial products from the Ready fill coupon book that you have to ask for in the pharmacy. I also had a MQ for $10 off of 3 positively ageless products. My total with tax was $ 9.71 and a $10.00 Extra care buck printed off.

It was a $0.29 money maker!

This week I went and bought

2 Welches grape jelly (two $0.75 Q)

1 Glade soy candle ($3.00 Q)

2 Murphy's oil soaps (two $0.55 Q)

1 Dawn dish washing liquid ($0.50 Q)

1 10.00 gift I couldn't pass up

I also used a CVS $4 off $20 purchase Q

Used $10.00 of ECB

total= $9.49 and received 9.99 of ECB!

I sent hubby back with his EC card and coupon and got another Glade product with a coupon and made another $6.99 in ECB. Those are $3.00 money makers!

2 Free panties at Victorias SecretSept. 1 only

2009-08-31T22:17:00.001-05:00

While supplies last you can go to Victoria's Secret tomorrow and get two free panties with any purchase. Print off the coupon here

Thanks to Frugal Coupon Living!

(check out her blog, it is AWSOME)

Lowe's Build and Grow

2009-08-31T22:06:00.000-05:00

Hubby has signed my oldest up for his 4th FREE Grow and Build workshop at Lowe's on Saturday Sept 12th. It is from 10-11 and you have to register online at https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/
So far, they have made a school bus, treasure chest and helicopter. If it is your first time going they give the child an apron and safety goggles. They get a patch every time they come to sew on their apron.

While on the site you can also sign up for the clinic on Sept 26th to make a Firetruck!

Coach coupon Sept 1-7

2009-08-31T21:49:00.000-05:00

There is a Coach outlet coupon for additional 20% off already reduced prices which runs from Sept 1-Sept 7. I am thinking I might run over to Coach at the Allen shops tomorrow for a anniversary present to myself! I have an extra coupon. Anyone want to go?

Thanks, Hip to Save

Deals at Target this week 8/30

2009-08-31T21:08:00.000-05:00

Huggies Diapers jumbo pack $8.99 (use $1.50 MFQ and 1.50 Huggies Target)
$5.99 a pack

Buy 4 Special K cereal bars (they will give you a $5 Target gift card) Use 4 Target Kellog's grain snack coupons and 4 $0.75 MQ) They should be FREE!

Tostidos buy two bags for $5 and get a jar of salsa. I had a MQ for $1 off of a bag of tostidos and a dip. Two bags of tostidos and dip for $4.

I will update with other deals I find.....

Bath and Body Works 8/28/09

2009-08-31T20:57:00.000-05:00

I got some free stuff at Bath and Body Works last week that I wanted to tell you about. I purchased the blankets for $9.75 a piece and the Shea butter infused sock for $3.75 and got a Free pumpkin patch candle and Free limeade lip gloss.

Total= $24.61

(They did make me use my two coupons in two transactions)

Tom Thumb cereal deal 8/31

2009-08-31T20:47:00.000-05:00

Today at Tom thumb I got 5 boxes of cereal for $4.42. You get an instant saving with your Tom Thumb card of $5 off of the 5 boxes of cereal. I got Kashi sunshine cereal and Post Honey Bunches of Oats. I had 3 Kashi $1.50 coupons from Vocal point (sign up if you want free samples and coupons) and a $1 off of two Post cereal coupons.

It doesn't matter that we now have 16 boxes of cereal in our house. We like cereal!

Free Red Velvet Cheescake Sept 8th

2009-08-31T20:37:00.000-05:00

On Tues. September 8th, if you bring two cans of soup to the Cheesecake factory in Frisco at Stonebriar Mall between 3-6 you can get a free slice of the new Red Velvet Cheesecake. Get there early because each event will have live music and a special gift for everyone. Here is the link to the site.

Deals at Target Leap Frog Tag + more

2009-08-31T20:16:00.000-05:00

Leap Frog Tag (clearance $24.98)

- $5 Leap Frog Target coupon (from snail mail)

- $10 Leap Frog manufacturer's coupon (MFC)

= $9.98

Glade soy candle (Free with coupon)

Schick Eco to Go pack $8.48

-$4.00 MFC

Inside Schick eco to go pack

One Schick razor and 3 cartridges, matching aluminum water bottle and reusable shopping bag.

Grand total= $14.46 plus tax