Business Cards & Brochures Giveaway

Check out this blog for a giveaway of business cards and brochures!

Free Sample of BabyGanics Grime Fighter

Go here to get your free sample of BabyGanics Grime Fighter! The site is moving slow but I was able to get one.

Free Books for Children under 5

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a great program that provides a free book every month for your child until they turn 5. We participate in this program and it is wonderful! We get a free book in the mail every month and Danika loves it. Go here to see if your area is participating and for more details!

Printable Coupons

Go here to print your coupon for .75 off Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Go here to save $5 on 2 Eucerin Redness Relief products

Free Blockbuster Movie Rental This Weekend Only!

You can go to Blockbuster this weekend only and get a free movie rental from the Blockbuster Favorites selection. Tell them the promotional code "Chicken Little" at checkout and it will be free! For details call this number: 1-877-984-5679 press #1

Signing up for Free Samples

Many people wonder if signing up to receive free samples in the mail is really worth the time and effort. I believe it is. I love going out to my mailbox everyday and finding new samples. I use roboform to fill in the request forms so it usually takes less than a minute to request one. Another bonus is that the samples usually include coupons which could potentially when combined with a sale get you another free item.

We have gotten everything from shampoo to dog treats to baby formula samples in the mail. It is a fun, free way to try new products and they also make great sizes to take when you travel i.e-shampoo, body wash samples.

If you haven't tried any free samples I would suggest doing so. There are tons of free samples out there. Before you start be sure to go to Roboform and download the free version to make your sample request quick and easy.

Here is a list of current free samples to get you started:

• Better Than Ears dog treats here
• Always Infinity pads here
• Tena pads here
• NicoDerm CQ here
• GoodNites Boxer shorts here
• Zyrtec here
• Huggies Pure and Natural diapers here
• Prilosec OTC heartburn medication here
• Aveeno Nourish shampoo & conditioner here
• Gain detergent here
• Nutritional Supplement Shake mix here

These are just a few to get you started. Now sign up and sit back and wait for the fun freebies in your mailbox everyday! Have questions? Leave a comment and I will reply!

Free Kentucky Grilled Chicken!

Go to your nearest Kentuck Fried Chicken on April 27th and get free chicken! As KFC launches their new Grilled Chicken they will be giving a free piece to everyone all day April 27th. No coupons necessary! Go here for more details. One piece per person no purchase necessary!

Free Sunglasses at Charlotte Russe

Get a Free pair of sunglasses at Charlotte Russe when you take in the cover of the latest Seventeen Magazine OR a printout of the seventeen homepage to any participating store starting May 5th.

They will be giving away 10,000. Estimated retail value $6. One per person ends June 8th.

Free subscription to Organic Gardening Magazine!

Go here for a free subscription to Organic Gardening Magazine courtesy of Stoneyfield Farms!

Walgreens Deals 4/26-5/2

These are the deals for 4/26-5/2 at Walgreens. On a sad note the Easy Saver Rebate Program has ended starting this month :( but it looks like they are increasing the number of Register Reward promotions. So get ready to take advantage of these great deals!

Register Reward Deals:
If you are not familiar with how Register Rewards work see this helpful post at hip2save!

Got2B Hair Care 2/$10
Buy 2 get a $5 Register Reward (RR)
-(2) $2/1 coupons here
=.50 each

Ecotrin Aspirin $2
Buy 1 get a $2 RR
-$2.25 coupon here
=Better than free
*Please note that since this coupon is for more than the sale price the cashier will have to either adjust the coupon price or you can buy 2 to prevent the coupon from beeping and they will still be Better than free after RR and coupon

Nivea Body Wash $4.99
Buy 1 get a $5 RR
-$1 coupon from 4/5 red plum insert
or
-$1 coupon from here (no print limit)
=Better than Free

Tresseme 24 hour Body Hair Care 2/$7
Buy 2 and get a $2 RR
-(2) $1 coupons here
=$1.50 each

Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash $5.99
Buy 1 get a $5.99 RR
=Free

Suave Hair Care 3/$5
Buy 3 and get a $2 RR
-$1/2 or $1.75/3 coupon from 3/1 or 3/29 insert
=as low as .42 ea

Breeze 2 or Contour Glucose Monitor $14.99
Buy 1 get a $5 RR
-$30 coupon from 3/22 or 10/26 insert
(they will have to adjust the coupon to $14.99-it will beep)
=Better than free

Bayer Quick Release Crystals $2.49
Buy 1 get a $2.49 RR
-$1 coupon from 3/22 insert
=Better than Free

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner $13.99
Buy 1 get a $3 RR
-$7 coupon here
=$3.99

Schick Quattro for Women $8.99
Buy 1 get a $3 RR
-$4 coupon from 3/22 or 4/19 red plum insert
=$1.99

Dr. Scholls Insoles 2/$20
Buy 2 and get a $10 RR
-(2) $2 coupons here
=$3 each

Listerine Mouthwash 2/$8
Buy 2 get a $4 RR
-(2) $2 coupons from 2/8 red plum insert
or
-(2) coupons here
=Free

Huggies Pull Ups 2/$20
Buy 2 get a $2 RR
-(2) $3 coupons from 4/19 insert
=$6 each

Buy $10 in participating products earn the following RR:
Band Aids $3
Neosporin $4
Buy 2 Band Aids
=$6
Buy 1 Neosporin
=$4
total is $10
-(2) $1 Band Aid coupons from various inserts
-(1) $1 Neosporin coupon from various inserts
=$7
Get back $4 in RR

Weekly Deals:

Reynolds Wrap .89 with in ad coupon
-.55 coupon from 4/19 insert
=.34

Air Wick Lumin Air $4.99
-$3 coupon here
=$1.99

Flipz Snacks 2/$3
-$1/2 coupon from 4/5 insert
=$1 ea

One Pint Starbucks Ice Cream $3
-$1 coupon here
=$2

Campbell's Soup .59 with in ad coupon
-$1/2 coupon here
=.09 each

Trident Gum Value Pack 2/$4
-(2) $1 coupon from 3/8 insert
=$1 ea

Visine $3.99
-$3 coupon from 3/15 insert
=.99

Scott Packaging Paper .99 with in ad coupon
-.50 coupon from 4/19 insert
=.49

Have questions on how to work these deals? Leave a comment and I will reply!

Looking for a Fun Free Activity for your Kids?

Go to Lowes on Saturday, April 25th and attend their FREE Build and Grow Workshop! Your child will be able to build their own hang glider. The best part is it's free! Go here for more details and to register to attend. May 9th they will also be holding a free workshop to build an adorable Mother's Day Planter. You can see details here!

Bath & Body Free Lip Item with any purchase!

Go here to print your coupon for a Free Lip Item (up to $12) with ANY purchase at Bath & Body. Remember ANY purchase means you could buy a clearance item or a $1 gift bag and get your free lip item! Hurry it is only good until April 26th!

Print this Ecotrin Asprin Coupon to get Free Asprin!

Go here and print the coupon for $2.25 off Ecotrin Asprin. Starting next week they will be on sale at Walgreens for $2 and you will get a $2 register reward when you buy one so this will make them better than free!

Got 2 B Coupon

It sounds like this coming week at Walgreens will be a good one. Starting April 26th the Got2B hair care products will be on sale 2/$10 and will print a $5 Register Reward when you buy 2. Print the $2/1 coupons here (there is no print limit! print at least 2) and get an even sweater deal!
This is how it would work:
Buy 2 Got2B hair care products
=$10
-(2) $2/1 coupons here
=$6
Get back a $5 Register Reward
=.50 each after RR!

You will also want to go here and print the coupon for $1 off of Nivea products. There will be a register reward making them free so this will net you a $1 profit.
This is how it works:
Nivea Body Wash for Women $4.99
-$1/1 coupon here
=$3.99
Get back a $5 Register Reward

You will want to print these coupons now (neither one has a print limit) in case they are gone when these sales start on the 26th!
Questions? Feel free to comment and I will reply!

Free Schick Razor

Update: This deal is no longer working
Go here to get your free Schick Razor! The site is loading slowly but does eventually work. If it isn't working the first time you try then try again later.

Organizing Your Coupons

Couponing 101: Part 2

Organizing Your Coupons

Now that you have begun collecting all of these coupons what are you supposed to do with them? I think that organizing your coupons is key to getting the most use and the best deals out of them. You must have them filed by category to ensure that next time you are at the store and see something you need on sale or clearance you can grab your coupon and get the best deal. I can't tell you how many times I have run to the store and not brought my coupons along thinking I will not need them because I only have to buy a certain product that I do not have a coupon for and then I find some great deal that I know I have a coupon at home for and miss out!

So the lesson is Always bring your coupons in the store! Like I said organization is key. Everyone thinks differently and different methods work best for different people; do what works for you.

I started out using a plastic shoe box size container and put envelopes with recipe card headers on them. I put my coupons in each envelope by category. As I have gotten into couponing more I outgrew this method.

What I am currently using is a bag with straps (which makes it easy to bring into the store) that has plastic file dividers in it. I put my major categories on the file tabs i.e; Store coupons, Grocery, Health, Beauty, Children, Other.

Inside each file section I have smaller envelopes that I made with construction paper for more specific categories. For example in my Grocery file section I have envelopes for Produce, Juice, Canned Goods, Quick Meals, Bakery, Frozen Foods etc... I try and file them in the order my grocery store is laid out to make it quick and easy.

Other methods I have heard of are to use a binder and get baseball card or photo inserts and put your coupons in them. I have also heard of people who simply file their inserts by date, however this process may be quicker in the short term but you will be left scanning through inserts to find the coupon you want.

You need to do what works for you. I hope this post has got you thinking of ideas that will help you organize your coupons!

If you have any questions feel free to comment and I will reply!

Walgreens Shopping Trip Today 4/22

So I ventured out to Walgreens today-I couldn't resist the 15% off coupon and Free reusable bag! Here are the deals:

Skintimate Shave Gel $2.99
-15% Walgreen coupon
=$2.54
Get back a $3 Register Reward

Glade Soy Candle $5.99
-15% coupon
=$5.09
-$4 coupon (go here for details)
-$2 Easy Saver coupon
=Better than Free

Physician Formula Organic Wear Bronzer/Blush Duo
$7.13 after 15% off coupon (these were on clearance for $8.49 reg $14.99)
-$5 Tear pad coupon found by display in Walgreens
=$2.13
I bought 2 of them for a total of $4.26 out of pocket and I can submit them for the $10 Physician's Formula Organic Wear Easy Saver Rebate. That means I will get $10 back so it is a $5.74 moneymaker!

Chapstick $1.99
-15% coupon
=$1.69
Get back a $2 Register Reward

Walgreen reusable shopping bag .79
-Coupon for Free bag on Earth Day
=Free

Heather sings the Weather doll on clearance for $4.99 (a casualty of shopping with your 1 year old)
-15% coupon
=$4.24

Plus I used My register rewards from previous transactions:
$3.50 Colgate RR
$2.00 Scunci RR
$6.00 Vaseline RR

For a grand total of $2.13 out of pocket!
AND I got back a $2 RR for the chapstick and a $3 RR for the shaving cream and I will receive the $10 rebate plus 10% bonus for choosing a gift card! Which = $16 back to spend!

What a great trip!

Summer is Coming and So is the Sun!

With summer just around the corner and the sun finally poking its head out it is time to think about protecting our children from sunburn and harmful UV rays. Visit UV Skinz to stock up on swim shirts for baby, kids and adults. This is a great product and being a Registered Nurse I can attest to the importance of protecting your whole family from dangerous UV rays.

Unfortunately 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer, but with this great product we can reduce that number.

Another benefit of the UPF 50+ swim shirts is that you don't have to expose your babies and children to sunscreen. Many children are very sensitive to it and recent studies have shown it to affect hormone production as well as react with sunlight to produce free radicals that can lead to cancer.

Here is the best part, during the month of May every order placed will receive a FREE UPF 50+ baby skinz swim shirt. The intent is to pay forward the favor and pass it on to a baby who wouldn't otherwise have one. This way we can all play a part in protecting kids from skin cancer!

So head on over to UV Skinz and check out their wonderful products! And stay tuned in the coming months for a possible review and giveaway!

Free Notebook and Pen

Go here to fill out a form and get a Free notebook and pen from Competitive Society!

If you have been getting in on all the freebies you should definitely try out Roboform. Download the free version. This will fill in all your forms for you, making getting these freebies quick and easy!

Free Laundry Soap Sample

Go here and fill in your mailing info for a Free sample of Laundry Soap. You can even choose your scent! Will arrive in 5-9 days.

Wordless Wednesday

Too Cute for words!

Dogswell Free bag of Dog Food for Unemployed Dog Owners

Do you own a dog? Have you recently lost your job? Dogswell is offering a "doggie bailout". Go here for details on how to get a free bag of dog food for your pooch if you are unemployed. Fill out the form and email, snail mail or fax it to them. The first 10,000 received will get a Free bag of dog food!

Free Oakley Sketch Pad while supplies last!

Go here to get your Free Oakley Sketch Pad while supplies last. Simply fill in your info, be sure to check the email & mail box when they ask how you would like to be contacted so that it opens a box to enter your mailing address. That way they will know where to send your sketch pad. Hurry it is only while supplies last!

Free Nursery Water Diaper Bag Tag

Go here to get your FREE Nursery Water Bag Tag. You can write your name, address and phone # on it and attach it to your diaper bag or one of your kids bags. They give away 100 tags a day. The number left each day shows on the bottom of the site. Today they had 12 left when I was there so if you miss out go tomorrow! While you are there you may want to print their coupon here for $1 off 4 one gallon bottles or two 2.5 gallon bottles or 2 multi packs.

Free Reusable Shopping Bag and 15% off at Walgreens Today

Go here to print your coupon for a FREE reusable shopping bag and 15% off your purchase today only at Walgreens! Combine this with the Free after coupons or register rewards and you will have an even sweeter deal!

Print this coupon to get Free Glade Candles!

This is a great coupon, I love these candles! Go here to print your coupon for $4 off any item in the Glade Fragrance Collection. Be sure to hit your back button after you print the first coupon to print a total of 2 coupons. Then do one of these deals:

Walgreens:
Small Glade Soy Candles are $5.99
-$4 glade coupon
-$2 Easy Saver coupon
=Free!

Target:
Get a $5 Gift Card when you buy 2 Glade Fragrance Collection Candles
Buy 2 =$11.58 (check your store's prices-$5.79 each to do this deal but at my Target they were more expensive so I did the Walgreens deal)
-(2) $4 coupons
=Pay $3.58
Get back a $5 Target Gift Card!

Get a Free Roll of Reynolds Aluminum Foil Today Only!

Go Here and print your rebate form for a Free roll of Reynolds 100% recycled Aluminum Foil in honor of Earth Day. Hurry this is only good today! Must purchase foil by May 4th and submit rebate by May 30th. Happy Earth Day!

Free FoodSaver Freeze 'N Steam Bags

Go here to sign up to receive 10 free FoodSaver Freeze 'N Steam bags! Be sure to check your email once you sign up to complete your request. I'm sure these will go fast so hurry!

Free Kotex Sample

Go here for a free sample of Kotex Ultra Thin Overnight pads with wings.

Go here to print a $1 off coupon. (hit the back button and refresh after it prints the first one for a total of 2 coupons) You will be able to get more Free pads with these coupons. This week they are on sale for $1 at Super One Foods. I've also seen them for $1 at Wal Mart and Target. If your Kmart is doubling coupons this week you will also get free Kotex pads!

Go here for a free Kotex sample from Wal Mart!

That's a lot of free pads! Enjoy

Free Diaper Doo Sample

Go here for your free sample of Super Duper Diaper Doo cream. Scroll down until you see the free sample and you may add 2 to your cart. Then check out and fill in your shipping info. Shipping is free also!

Target Deals 4/20-4/25

I went to Target today and checked out the deals. Here is what I found:

Nabisco Snak Saks on sale for $1.58 includes mini oreos, animal crackers, and mini chips ahoy
-$1 Target coupon here
=.58 each


Trident 3 pack $1.69-$1.99
-$2 coupon from 3/8 smartsource insert
=Free

Huggies Baby Wipes $1.99
-.75 or $1 coupon from 4/19 smartsource insert
=as low as .99

Dry Idea Deodorant $2
-$2 coupon here
=Free

Men's Degree Deodorant $2.19
-.75 coupon from 3/1 red plum insert
-$1 Target Peelie coupons found on the deodorant
=.44

Betty Crocker Warm Delights microwave desserts $1.87
Buy 2 and use (2) .50 coupons from 4/5 smartsource insert
and use $1/2 Target coupon here
=.87 ea

Johnson's Safety Swabs $1.29
-$1 coupon from 3/8 red plum insert
-.75 coupon here
=Free

Have any questions? Feel free to leave a comment and I will respond!

Target Deals for this week

I will be going to Target today to check out the prices and deals. I will post my list when I get home!

Super One Deals and Coupon Match Ups 4/19-4/25

Here are the Super One Foods Coupon Match Ups for the week. Not an excellent week once again but there are a few deals.

Earthgrain bread 2/$5
-Tearpad near bread display $2 off produce when you buy one Earthgrain bread
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Earthgrain bread
=$5
Use 2 tearpad coupons
Get $4 in free produce
=$5 for 2 loaves of bread and $4 worth of produce

Hormel Chili with beans 10/$10 or $1 ea
-.55/2 coupon from previous insert
=.73 ea

Dole Pineapple (canned) 10/$10 or $1 ea
-.55/2 coupon from previous insert
=.73 ea

Ragu Sauce 5/$10 or $2 ea
-.30/1 coupon from previous insert
=$1.70 ea

Kemps 6 oz singles cottage cheese 10/$10
-Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from previous insert
=.50 ea

Egglands Best Dozen Large Eggs 2/$5
-.50/1 coupon from previous insert
=$2 ea

Super Pretzels 2/$4
-.75 coupon from previous insert
=$1.25 ea

Kotex lightdays liners 10/$10
-$1/1 coupon from previous insert
=Free
or
-.75/1 coupon from previous insert
=.25

Frito Lay Variety Pack Snacks $10
-.55/1 coupon from previous insert
=$9.45

Pam Organic Cooking Spray $2.69
-$1 coupon from April All You Magazine
=$1.69

Have questions about working these deals? Leave a comment and I will reply!

Make your own Triple Paste Diaper Cream!

I don't know about you but we go through a lot of diaper cream in our house. Especially when my daughter is teething we notice her bottom gets red VERY easily. One product I tried that worked the best was Triple Paste. The price however was not working very well for me. The cheapest I could find it was $18.99 a tub at Target. So I set out to make my own. With a little research I have found a combination that works better than the Triple Paste. Here is the recipe:

Mix: 1/2 C Vaseline (store brand is cheapest unless you have a coupon)
1/2 tube of Desitin or other creamy diaper cream
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp Mylanta liquid (again unless you have a coupon the store brand is cheapest)

Stir together until creamy. If it seems a little too liquidy I add a little more Desitin.
Apply at every diaper change until rash is completely gone.
Store in an airtight container for later use.
Hope this works as good for you as it does for my little girl!
You may also wonder the cost comparison. Here it is:

Large tub of store brand Vaseline $2.99
Target brand desitin $1.79
Mylanta on clearance $1.59
Cornstarch small container .99

This is all assuming you have no coupons it would cost $7.36

After you made one batch you would still have all of your ingredients left to make another. After the second batch you would need more desitin but would still have the other ingredients.

So I would say it costs well below $3.00 a batch compared to $18.99 for Triple Paste.

Now assuming you do use coupons as I do, This is what I paid:

Vaseline $2.99-used $3 Register Reward at Walgreens

=Free

Desitin on clearance at Target for $2.54
-$1 Target coupon
-$1 Desitin coupon
=.54

Cornstarch was in my cupboard

Mylanta on clearance at Walgreens for $1.59
-$2 ES coupon
=Better than free
My final cost: $.54!


Have questions? Leave a comment and I'll reply!

Freebies at Home Depot

Go here for great freebies on Earth Day at Home Depot. They are giving away CFL light bulbs and faucet aerators among other things.

Free SnoreStop Kit

Go here to get a free SnoreStop kit. Choose either spray or tabs.

Kmart Double Coupon Deals

Okay all of you lucky readers who have a Kmart store participating in coupon doubles go here for coupon match ups!

New Kashi Waffle Coupon

Get your $1.50 off 1 package of Kash Waffles coupon here! Wait for a sale to pair this with and you will have free or cheap waffles!

Walgreens Deals 4/19-4/25

Here is the new list of Deals at Walgreens starting tomorrow!

Monthly Free after Easy Saver Rebates:

One a day vitamin drink mix 2ct pkg $1.49
=Free after ES rebate

Other Easy Saver Rebate Deals:

Hershey's bagged candy (select sizes and varieties) 4/$10
Buy 4 bags and get a $5 Easy Saver Rebate
=$1.25 per bag after rebate

OR

Hershey's Bliss chocolates 2/$7
Buy 4
=$14
-$1/2 Walgreens Easy Saver coupon (takes off $2)
-(4) $1 coupons from 3/1 insert
=$8
Plus submit for $5 ES rebate
=.75 per bag

Physicians Formula Organics Wear 40% off
Buy $10 get a $10 ES rebate
Look for a tearpad coupon at Walgreens for $5 off
otherwise use a $1 off coupon from 3/22 insert

Buy Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% natural tinted moisturizer $12.99
sale price: $7.79
Buy 2
=$15.58
-(2) $5 tearpad coupons
=$5.58
Submit for rebate get back $10
=2 Free and $4 overage

Printer cartridge refill $10
-$7.50 ES rebate
=$2.50

Register Reward Deals:

Aveeno nourish hair care 2/$13
Buy 2 and get a $3 RR
-$2 coupon here
=$3 each

Mitchum deodorant $2.99
Get $2 RR when you buy 1
-.75 coupon from 3/22 insert
=.24

Pledge Multi Surface Cleaner 2/$7
Buy 2 and get $1 RR
-$2 coupon from here
or
-$1.25 coupon from 2/22 insert
=$1 each

7 up, A&W, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Sunkist 12 packs 3/$11
Buy 3 and get a $5 RR
Use this $1 7 up coupon (May print 2 per computer-you need 3 to do this deal or pay 3/$4 with 2 coupons)
=3/$3

Claritin (24 ct liquid gels or 30 ct tabs) $19.99
Get a $5 RR when you buy 1
-$4 coupon from 4/5 insert
=$10.99

Tums Dual Action 25 ct $7.99
Get a $3 RR on one
-$3 coupon from 3/22 insert or here
=$1.99

Chapstick 100% Naturals or True Shimmer Lip Balm or butter $1.99
Get $2 RR when you buy one
=Free

Edge and skintimate shaving gel (select varieties) $2.99 (I've seen these near the registers)
Get $3 RR on one
=Free

Free after coupons:

Reach toothbrush or floss .99 with in ad coupon
-$1.50/2 or $3/3 coupon from 3/15 insert
=Free - .50

Natures Bounty products Buy 1 Get 1 Free
-$2 coupon here
or
-$1 coupon from 3/1 or 3/8 insert

Buy Natures Bounty Papaya Enzyme $3.59
Buy 2
=$7.18
minus sale (get 1 free)
=$3.59
-(2) $2 coupons from above
=Better than Free

Mentos Gum 2/$2 all month long (must buy 2 to get them for $1 ea)
-(2) $1 off coupons from 3/1 insert
=2 Free

Other Deals:

Bic Soleil or Comfort 3 Disposables $4.99
-$1 ES coupon
-$2 coupon from 4/19 insert
=$1.99

Revlon cosmetics Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Start at $4.79
-(2) $2 Coupons from 3/15 insert
=2/.79

Post Trail Mix Crunch Cereal $2.50
-$2 coupon here
=.50

Johnsons Body Care $3.99
-$2 coupon from 4/19 insert
=$1.99

Dawn Dish Soap .99 with in ad coupon
-.25 coupon from 4/5 insert
=.74

Angel Soft 12 rolls 2/$6 with in ad coupon
-(2) $1 coupon here (coupons.com use zip code 85219 if it doesn't show up)
=2/$4

Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Cream sale $3.97
-$2 coupon from 2/8 insert
=$1.97

Nature Valley Bars 2/$4
-(2) .50 coupon from 3/8 insert
=$1.50 each or 2/$3

Tums Quik Pack $3.99 with in ad coupon
-$2.25 coupon here
=$1.74

Have any questions on how to work Walgreens or get these deals? Leave a comment and I will reply!

Kmart Double Coupons are coming again!

Kmart is doubling coupons up to and including $2 again. Go here to see if your store is participating. I am very sad to say my store is not participating this time :( But I'm happy for all of you that will be able to snag some great deals!

Walgreens Clearance

I've seen Bic Soleil Razors on clearance for $1.79 at various Walgreens. Use the $2/1 coupon from here to get them free!

Gillette Fusion Phantom razors are also on clearance for $3.19 or less. Combine the $2 coupon from the 4/5 insert with the $2 Walgreens Easy Saver coupon to get these free!

Wal Mart Free Samples

Mark this down on the calendar. Visit a participating Wal Mart on April 25th or 26th from 11am-5pm and get free samples from All You magazine. You will get samples from Schick and Poise! For more info and to see if your store is participating visit this site.

Walgreens Deals Shopping Trip 4/15

I went to Walgreens yesterday and found some good Register Rewards deals:

Transaction #1

Colgate Max White toothbrush $3.29
-$1.00/1 coupon here
=$2.29
Get back a $3.50 RR

Kleenex tissue 3 boxes $1.19 ea
-.89 in ad coupon
-.50/3 coupon from insert
=3/$2.17
(filler item)

Scunci elastics $2.00
get back $2 RR

Vaseline intensive care lotion sale $2.61
Buy 6
-(6)$1.50/1 coupon from insert
=$6.66
Get back $6 RR!

Plus use $3 shaving gel RR, 2-$2 chapstick RR
Total: $7.66
Got back $11.50 in Register Rewards!

Transaction #2

Chapstick $1.99
Get back $2 RR

Scunci elastics $2
Get back $2 RR

Use $3.50 Colgate RR

Total: $.75 with tax
Get back $4 in RR!

Have questions on how to do this deal? Leave a comment and I will reply!

Wal Mart Deals 4/15

I went to Wal Mart yesterday and found some great freebies! The only thing I didn't get for free in this picture is the vitamins which I needed. Here is how I got everything free:

5 bags Wonka nerds jelly beans .88 ea (easter clearance)
-$1/1 coupon
=Free

19 packs of Kotex pads $1.00 ea
-(19) $1/1 coupons from previous inserts
=Free

8 McCormick seasoning packs .50-$1.50
-.75/1 coupons
-$1.00/1 coupons
=Free

Axe shower gel travel size .97
-$1.00/1 coupon from 4/5 insert
=Free

Kraft salad dressing $1.58
-$1.50/1 coupon from 4/5 insert
=.08

Vitamins $4.00

My total: $3.97 for the vitamins (.03 off from overage from coupons)!

Have questions on how I did this deal? Feel free to e-mail me at thriftyminnesotamama@hotmail.com Or leave a comment on this post.

Sorry for the lack of posts today, we were gone all day. I did do some shopping at Wal Mart and Walgreens so check back tomorrow for my shopping trip deals!

Super One Deals and Coupon Match Ups 4/12-4/18

Super One Foods Coupon Match Up List

This week is definitely not a great week of deals at Super One, but I've done all the coupon matching for in ad items. Let me know if you find any other great deals. I'll post my finds after I go grocery shopping.

American Greeting Cards (think Mother's Day) Buy 2 Get 1 Free with in ad coupon
-$1/2 coupon here (click on the Click for Special Offer button)
=? Depends on the cards you pick and their individual prices

Scott bath tissue $7.77 for 12 roll package with in ad coupon
-.75 coupon from previous insert
=$7.02

Scott Paper Towels 12 roll package $7.77 with in ad coupon
-$1.00 coupon from previous insert
=$6.77

Quaker Life Cereal 2/$6
-(2) $1/1 coupon here
=2/$4

Skippy peanut butter $1.97
-.40 coupon from 4/5 insert
=$1.57

Dole Fruit Bowls 2/$4
-$1/2 coupon here
=2/$3

Kraft Mayo $2.99
Buy 2 =$5.98
-$1/2 coupon from 4/5 insert
=2/$4.98

Wish Bone salad dressing 2/$4
-$1/2
=2/$3

Hunts tomatoes 10/$10 (don't have to buy 10 to get the $1 price)
Buy 4
-$1/4 coupon from simple life home mailer
=4/$3

Wacky Mac pasta 2/$2.50
-(2) .50 coupons from here
=2/$1.50

Johnsonville Breakfast sausage patties 4/$14
-$3 in ad coupon
=4/$11
-(4)$1/1 coupon from 4/5 insert
=4/$7

Johnsonville Italian sausage 4/$14
-$3 in ad coupon
=4/$11
-(4) .55 coupon from 4/5 insert
=4/$8.80

Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage links 4/$14
-$3 in ad coupon
=4/$11
-(2) $1/2 coupons from 4/5 insert
=4/$9

*You should be able to mix and match these if you don't have four of the same coupon but have 4 total of different varieties

Freschetta Pizza 2/$10
-(2) $1/1 coupons from previous insert
=2/$8

Have any questions on how to work these deals? E-mail me at thriftyminnesotamama@hotmail.com! Also if your store has a moneyboard (screen you can print store coupons off of at entrance) remember to check for additional coupons to match with these deals.

Make Money Completing Offers

I received these four gift cards in the mail the other day. You can get these also by completing trial offers for free gift cards. It takes some organization but it is definitely worth it. I pad $1 total for one of the trials and the other was free and I got these gift cards in return. Want to know how to do it? Check out this post on the hip2save blog and learn how!

Walgreens Deals Trip 4/13

My Walgreens Trip Today



I took a very quick trip to Walgreens today while my teething toddler was napping and hubby was home. Had I spent more time splitting my transactions and using more saved up Register Rewards my out of pocket expense would have been less, but I just didn't have time today. However I still got great deals. Here is how I did it:

Kellogs Cereal select varieties 3/$10
when you buy 3 you get a $3 Register Reward (RR)
=3/$7
-(3) $1 off coupon from 4/5 insert
=3/$4
out of pocket expense 3/$7 (you will get your RR after the transaction)

Ocean spray $4.79
-Free ocean spray with purchase of 2 smart start cereals coupon found on tear pad at Super One by juicy display
=Free

Chex mix on sale for .99
-.50 coupon from march insert
=.49 bag

Mentos gum 2/$2
-$1/1 coupon
=Free

Scunci elastics $2
Get $2 RR
=Free after RR

Colgate max fresh toothbrush $3.29
-$1 coupon from colgate web site (click on sign up now-you can print up to 4)
receive $3.50 RR
=Better than free

Chapstick $1.99
receive $2 RR
=Free after RR

I used two of my saved up RR that were $3 each and a $3.21 gift card balance leaving my out of pocket expense at:

=$12.36

Total Savings: $71.92!

I'll be going back this week to roll my RR back and forth. There are lots of good RR deals going on now! Just remember you can't roll RR on the same item, they must be from different companies. Have questions on how to do this deal? E-mail me at thriftyminnesotamama@hotmail.com

Super One Foods Savings

I finally made it to Super One today on the last day of this weeks sales. I did pretty good. My bill before coupons was $136.44 after coupons I paid $68.14, so I saved $68.18! Which is 50% off my entire bill! It just goes to show you can save at a grocery store that doesn't double coupons. I've always been frustrated because none of the stores in my area double coupons, but you can still save a lot.

Here is how I did it:

Keebler toasted crackers sale 2/$5
-coupon book coupon 2/$4
=$2.00 each

Kellogs Risen Bran Extra $2.50
-Mail in Rebate on box for free box
=Free

Pillsbury Brownies Mix $1.99 each
-coupon book coupon Buy 1 Get 1 Free
=2/$1.99
-(2) .35 off coupons
=2/$1.29

Flavorite Granulated sugar 4lb $1.77
-coupon book coupon 1/$1.00
-moneyboard coupon .25
=.75

Knorr Lipton rice or pasta sides sale 10/$10
Buy 10 and receive free chicken thighs or drumsticks!
Bought 10
=$10
-(5).75/2
=$6.25 for 10 sides and a package of chicken!

Santitas white corn tortilla chips $2.00

Chili powder 10/$10
Bought 1
=$1.00

Jet Puff Marshmallows 10/$10
Bought 2
=$2.00
*This qualifies toward $20 Kraft purchase to receive free 4lb ham

Jello Instant Pudding
Bought 3
=$2.00
-$1.00 coupon when you buy milk
=$1.00 for 3
*Kraft purchase

Earthgrain 7 grain bread 2/$5
*Tear pad by display for $2.00 off produce when you buy one loaf

Farmland boneless ham $9.89
-coupon for free ham when you purchase $20 in Kraft items (have * by them in my post)
=Free

Oscar Myer Bacon $5.19
-coupon booklet coupon $2.99 price
=$2.99

Lean Ground Beef Family Pack 6lbs
Sale price $1.99/lb
=$12.86

Chicken thighs All Natural $8.39
-free chicken coupon when you buy Knorr Lipton sides
=Free

Ground turkey breast $3.63

Dole Greener salad mix $2.48
-Raincheck I had for $1.00/bag
-.75 coupon booklet coupon
=.25

Strawberries $3.49 each
Bought 2
=$6.98
-Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon from coupon booklet
=2/$3.49
-$2.00 produce coupon from Earthgrain bread
=2/$1.49

Bananas $1.73

Head of Lettuce $1.37

Cantaloupe $2.70 (for teething toddler remedy)
-$2.00 produce coupon from Earthgrain bread
=.70

Pillsbury crescent rolls sale 4/$8.00
*get free 18ct eggs when you buy 4
-(2).35 off coupons
-(2).25 off coupons
=$6.80 + free eggs

Parkay spread $1.25 each
bought 4
=$5.00
-(2) $1.00/2 coupons from April All You magazine
=4/$3.00

Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.50
-in add coupon .66 each
=.66
*Kraft item

Kraft Natural shredded cheese 2/$4
-(2) $1 off coupon when you buy bacon
=2/$2
*Kraft item

18 count eggs $2.25
-free coupon when you buy crescent rolls
=free

Kraft singles cheese 2/$4
*Kraft item

Cool Whip $1.50
-in ad coupon .66
=.66

*Kraft item

Grand Total= $68.31
-$2.50 rebate for Raisin Bran Extra
=$65.81

Have questions on how to do it? Feel free to e-mail me at thriftyminnesotamama@hotmail.com!

Healthy, Natural Teething Soother

Have a teething toddler?

My daughter is teething and one of the best things to soothe her gums (and her favorite thing) is gumming frozen cantaloupe. How to:

Buy a ripe cantaloupe and slice in small chunks

Freeze chunks

Place chunks in "feeder" (mesh bag attached to handle-sold at Target among other places)

=Instant teething relief!

My daughter loves these and not only do they soothe her gums they are healthy also!

Walgreens Deals for 4/12 to 4/18

This weeks Walgreens Deals
*note these start tomorrow

Monthly Free after Easy Saver Rebate Item:

One a day multivitamin drink mix (2 count package) $1.49
-Easy saver rebate $1.49
=Free

Other Easy Saver Rebates:

Printer cartridge refill $10
-$7.50 ES rebate
=$2.50

Register Reward Deals:

18 pk Scunci Elastices $2
-$2 RR
=Free

Fiber Choice 10 count tabs $2.49
-$2.49 RR
=Free

Kellogg's cereal 3/$10 (check select varieties)
-$3 RR (when you buy 3)
-(3) $1 coupons from 4/5 red plum insert
=$1.33 a box

Buy select varieties of Caress, Dove, Vaseline, Ponds, Lever 2000, Sunsilk or Dove
Buy 4 get $2 RR, Buy 6 get $6 RR

Chapstick 100% naturals or true shimmer lip balm or butter are on sale all month for $1.99
buy 1 get $2 RR
=Free

Select Edge and skintimate shaving get $2.99
-$3 RR when you buy one
=Free
*only one RR will print per purchase so don't buy two in the same transaction even if one is edge and one is skintimate only one RR will print!

Free After coupons:

Mentos Gum 2/$2 (must buy 2 to get the price otherwise it is $1.49 ea)
-(2) $1/1 coupon from 3/1 smartsource insert
=2 Free

Deals for the week:

Chex mix snack .99
-.50 coupon from 2/22 smartsource insert
=.49 per bag

Ajax dish detergent .89 with in ad coupon
-.20 coupon from 3/29 insert
=.69 each

Skippy Peanut Butter Buy 1 at $3.29 get one Free
-$1/2 coupon from 4/5 insert
=$1.14 per jar

Folgers coffee $4.99 with in add coupon
-$1 coupon from 4/5 insert
=$3.99

Any questions on how to work these deals? Please leave a comment and I will answer your questions as best I can!

Target Coupon Policy

I know occasionally people have problems using both a manufacturer coupon and a store coupon together so I am including Target's coupon policy in my post so you can be informed. You may obtain a copy by e-mailing Target. Visit their site for contact info


Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping at Target, and we make it easy to use them at our stores. But because of the variety of coupons available to our guests, we do have some guidelines for how coupons can be redeemed at Target:



We accept two kinds of coupons: Target-issued coupons and manufacturer-issued coupons.

We'll accept one Target coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits it.

We can't give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item; in that case, we'll adjust the value of the coupon to equal the price of the item.

We can't accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores.

All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of sale.

Have questions or want more information about using coupons at Target? Check with a Guest Services Team Leader at your Target store. You can also give us a call at (800) 440-0680, or visit us on Target.com. Either way, we're here to help!

Also, We've established our policy as one way guests may expect value and low prices on all our merchandise. Target doesn't price match with other competitor stores. Target prices can vary between stores and our Web site because of the market value of the item. I'm sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused.

We're always looking for ways to make the Target experience better for every guest. As a result, I'll make sure to share your comments with our Store Operations team.

Thanks for shopping with us. We'll see you soon at Target."

Tom
Target Guest Relations
www.target.com

Target Deals

So I took a quick trip to Target yesterday and got some great deals! Here's what I got:

8 Market Pantry Fruit snacks .89ea
=$7.12
-(8) $1 off 1 Target Fruit snacks coupon
=Better than free

Pampers travel wipes in hard case $1.02
-$1 Pampers wipes Target coupon in home mailer
=$0.02

Aveeno baby wash with free lotion Clearance $2.54
-$1 Target Aveeno coupon in home mailer
-$1 off 1 Aveeno product from 4/5 insert
=$0.54

Johnsons Baby Lotion on Clearance $2.54
-$1 off 1 coupon from previous insert
-$0.75 Target coupon-Johnson baby item
=$0.79

3 Johsnon baby shampoo 2.54
=$7.12
-(3)$1 johnsons baby product coupon from previous insert
-(1)$1 johnsons baby item in Target Mailer
-(2)$0.75 johnson baby item in Target Mailer
=$1.62

2 Vitamin water (not in picture) $1.00 ea
-(2) $1.00 off vitamin water in 4/5 insert
=free

4 Eggo Frozen waffles $2.39 ea
=$9.56
-(2) $1/2 Target coupons
-(4) $0.75/1 Coupon in 4/5 insert
=$4.56

Grand total for all: $8.31! Remember that includes the vitamin water and Eggo waffles not pictured!

Coming next week...

So I have been busy learning the ins and outs of blogging (there are a lot of them) and working on setting up the best site possible. Stay tuned for more info on couponing 101 and deals to be had in the coming week. Also note there will be no coupon inserts this Sunday due to the Easter holiday. Next week I will have super one coupon match ups and another post in my couponing 101 series, as well as how to make your own Triple paste diaper cream and save Lots of money! Thanks for reading!

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Couponing 101: Getting Started

Getting Started

Where to find coupons and build your stash

Finding coupons:

The most obvious place to find coupons is to buy the Sunday paper. Many people ask if it is worth spending money on coupons. In my opinion, Yes it is. If I spend $2 on a Sunday paper and save $50-$100 it is well worth my $2 investment. That said I don't spend more than $6 a week on papers. If I know there will be lots of inserts, such as the first Sunday of the month, I will buy 3 papers.

The second place to find papers is your local recycling bins. I know some people are very opposed to "dumpster diving", however recycling bins are usually very clean and you can just pull out the coupon inserts. It's amazing how many people just throw them away.

You can also check local coffee shops where people buy papers to read and leave them on the table. You may want to ask the owner if you can leave a newspaper recycling box there and tell them you will regularly come and empty it free of charge. This works in your favor and theirs.

Another great source is friends and family. Tell everyone to save any coupons they won't use for you.

You can also find coupons on ebay, however I would only buy them off there if it is a really great deal that will save you a lot of money.

You can also visit craigslist.org or freecycle.org and place want ads for coupons.

These are several ways to get you well on your way to building up a nice stash of coupons!

In my next post I will talk about organizing your coupons.

Target Deals 4/5

some good deals this week at target:

Vitamin water $1
-$1 coupon in 4/5 insert
=Free

Market Pantry fruit snacks $0.89 located near register
-$1 target coupon
=Free

Wal Mart Deals

Some good deals I found at Wal Mart yesterday included:

Olay 2 pack bar soap $2.48
-$2 olay coupon in 4/5 insert
=.48 for 2 bar pack

No nonsense pantyhose $1.00
-1.00 coupon in previous insert
=Free

Rimmel sexy curves mascara $6.79
-Free rimmel sexy curves mascara coupon in All You April issue
=Free

Hartz dog toy $1.97
-$1.00 Hartz coupon from 4/5 insert
=.97

My new blog

Hello! This is my very first posting and I am overwhelmed by where to begin. I have been a follower of several money saving blogs but I have had a hard time finding any that originate or focus on Minnesota. I live in northern Minnesota and I find that I cannot find coupon match ups for Super One Foods grocery store and that a lot of the prices listed on other blogs are higher up here. So in response to this I have decided to try and fill the void. Hopefully I have not taken on too much! I am not perfect and I am still learning myself so this will be a new adventure for me. Stay tuned as I learn about blogging and continually add to my site!