Dentek Flossers - Free Sample

Here is a cool deal through Walmart.Com, you can request a free flosser sample by going here. Hurry, this is sure to go fast!

Harris Teeter Triples - Saved 72.5%!!

I took advantage of Harris Teeter Triples today, the goodies just werent as good as normal  but I did manage to get some deals. Here is what I got for $12.40:

Tic Tac Chill
Betty Crocker potato pouch
Angel Soft 6 roll pack
Ragu spaghetti sauce
2 Ragu pizza sauce
Dole Natural Pineapple
2 Ortega seasoning packets (ended up with  .26 overage since the q had to be manually entered)
Golden Flake Chips ( no coupon - $1.79)
GUM Toothbrush
Salad Bar  ( no coupon - $4.37)
Eggo Nutrigrain Waffles
Pepperidge Farm Toast
Welch's Refrigerated Juice
Purity French Onion Dip (no coupon - $1.49)
Smithfield Bacon
Bob Evans Sausage

Total value of items = $44.99
Total after coupons = $12.40
% saved = 72.5%

Had I only purchased the coupon items, I would have gotten out spending $4.75 and would have saved 88%!

2 Maggiano's Dinners for $12.95

Maggiano's is offering 2 dinners for $12.95 through November 25th. You have a choice of 8 entrees, you simply select the entree that you would like to enjoy at Maggiano's and then select the entree that you would like to enjoy at home. Once you have finished your meal, your home entree will be boxed up for your enjoyment. Pretty cool way to get out of cooking 2 nights in a row.

Free Dior Eye Cream at Macy's

You can snag a free Dior eye cream at Macy's by going here and printing out the coupon. Take the coupon to the Dior counter at Macy's and walk away with a free eye cream sample.

CVS Trip --- Getting Better

I am starting to get the hang of the ECB deals at CVS, this was my third trip and by far the best one. Here is what I got:

2 Gillette Fusion Razors @ $9.99 each = $19.98
2 Kashi Go Lean @ $3.00 each = $6.00
1 Trident Cinnamon @ $1.29

Total Pre Tax: $27.27

Used (2) Kashi $1.50 coupons from Vocalpoint mailing (already used my $3 ones)
Used (2) Gillette Fusion $4.00 coupons  from 9/27 PG insert
Used a $5/$25 CVS coupon (available via CVS website)
Used $10 ECBs

Total: $1.27
Tax: $2.57
Total: $3.84
Earned $5 ECBs for the Gillette Razors

Publix Trip (Not so pleasant)

I normally go to Publix on Sunday mornings to take advantage of the penny item but I ventured out today since my husband wanted fresh fish for dinner. I had a very rude cashier, something that I have never encountered at a Publix before. As soon as I got to the line, she saw that I had coupons and asked for them --- my husband joked around saying we had lots of coupons. She sarcastically said, I should have known and then turned to another cashier to say "another one". I had  15 coupons, I am sorry but that is not a lot. I know there are quite a few people out there that really bring a bad name to couponing but please, we arent all like that. It is never my intent to rip off the store, hoard items, etc. I want to save on items that I use on a daily basis. My total was over $100 (meat, beer and produce pushed the limits) --- I spent quite a bit of my hard earned money --- Krogers would have loved to have had me. Enough ranting, here are the deals that I got:

Cocoa Butter - 16 oz bottle - Free with Baby Club Coupon (saved $3.49)
Lysol Cleaner - 2 bottles B1G1 - .70 total after (2) 50 cent coupons.
5 Smart Ones Meals - $9.40 after $2 off 5 entrees coupons
Hunts Tomatoes - 6 cans B1G1 - $1.14 after (3) 50 cent coupons
Betty Crocker Potatoes  - 2 Boxes B1G1 - .19 cents total after (2) 40 cent coupons.
2 cans of Crescent Rolls 3 for $5 - .67 each after (2) $1 coupons
2 Dole fruit bowls  - $.99 each after (2) 50 cent coupons
Rubbing Alcohol - free with baby club coupon (saved .85)
Hand Sanitizer - free with baby club coupon (saved .99)

I didnt list all 70 items, just the really good deals.

My total before Coupons: $151.14
Saved: $43.73
Total OOP: $107.41

I spent more today than I have in quite a long time. It proves that my husband can really blow the budget out of the water and I dont have the will power to stop him. Oh well, you only live once!

Update ---- I really need to track my purchases so I am listing all of the items that I purchased:

Publix Cocoa Butter (free after coupon)
Lysol cleaner  x 2 @ .35 each after coupon
WW entree @ 1.95
Rubbermaid container @ 2.19 after coupon
WW entree @1.95
Rubbermaid container @ 1.29 after coupon
Ronzoni spaghetti noodles @ 1.39 for 2 boxes
Fritos - $2.89
Pringles 1.79
WW entree - 2.50
WW entree - 1.95
WW entree - 2.50
Florida Natural Juice - 2.94 after coupon
Black Eye Peas - .89 x 2
Dos Equis 6 pack - 8.29
Chunky Soup - 2.39 x 2 cans
Hormel Chili - 1.25
2 Grands biscuits - 2.08 ( after $1 coupon)
6 Hunts tomatoes - 1.14
Rainbow Trout - 4.63
OM Ham - 4.19
Peter Pan - 1.33 (after $1 coupon)
Smithfield Bacon - 3.99
Ground Chuck (4 lbs) - 8.02
Fruit Salad - 3.23
Rice Cereal - 2.59
Classico Sauce - 1.45
2 BC Scallop Potatoes - 19 cents total after coupons
2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - 1.34 total after coupons
2 Dole fruit bowls - .99 each after coupons
Cucumber - .65
Iceberg lettuce - 1.49
Sweet potatoes - .55
2 lbs of bananas - 1.19
Alcohol -free
hand sanitizer - free
Gillette Shave gel - 2.99
Fiber One Bars - 1.50 after coupon
Apples - 2.38
Italian 5 grain bread - 3.59
Weber Cajun spice - 1.50
Light Wheat bread - 1.69

I am glad that I listed these out, lots of things seem to have found their way into the cart. I wasnt fully aware of the total price, especially the beer and ham. I knew I shouldn't have left him alone while I was picking out my frozen meals for the week. I guess my husband is breaking me in for when a child will do this.

Target Price Break Find

OK, I found a wonderful deal at Target. I went in intending to use a $2 off 2 Glade products coupon. Target has the gel scents candle holders on a price break for $1.50 each (normally $4). I snatched up 6 of the holders ( opened a couple of boxes to get the $2 coupons). I ended up paying $3.00 plus tax on all 6 items ---- an amazing $21 savings! My teammates at work will be getting Glade candle holders for Christmas --- of course I will get some candles to throw in there but I should skate through these gifts with minimal out of pocket, I am loving this!!!

Saved 82% at Kroger's

I was very excited yesterday when I received my Vocalpoint Kashi Coupons for $3 off Kashi Go Lean Cereal (2 coupons). The excitement grew once I discovered that Krogers has the cereal on sale through Saturday for $3 a box!!! I am all about getting stuff for free so I ventured off to Krogers and bought the following:

2 boxes Kashi Go Lean ( 2 --- $3 off coupons) - paid nada
Huggies 32 count wipes ($2 off coupon) - overage of 1 cent
2 Sister Schubert Rolls (2 ---$1 off coupons) - $1.49/pkg = $2.98

Coupons: $10
Kroger Plus Savings: $4.28
Total Savings: $14.28
Tax: $1.09
Total OOP: $4.06

Apparently I have to pay tax on the pre coupon total ---bummer. If this hadnt been the case, I could have saved another 70 cents at least.

Ulta Online Code

How would you like to save $5 off any $10 or more purchase from Ulta? Click here and enter coupon code 22443 to redeem. They have awesome sales this month and lots of pink stuff in support of breast cancer awareness :)

CVS Trip

I am really new at the CVS ECB deal, this is my second time. I REALLY needed some batteries (AAA and AA) so when I saw the CVS deal where spending $25 on select items could net a return of $10 in ECB, I was all for it. Here is what I got:

2 Duracell Battery packs @ $10 ea and used (2) 75 cent coupons

3 Dawn Hand Renewal Soaps @ $1 ea and used (3) 50 cent coupons

1 Bounce Dryer BAR @ $4 and used a $1 coupon

1 Cheerios cup @ $1 and used a $1 coupon

Used $2 ECB and $5/$25 coupon

Total OOP: $18.71

Total ECB earned: $10

Pretty good deal for some much needed batteries!

Free Calendar

Grab a Nestle calendar packed with coupons. Go here to claim your free calendar --- hurry, supplies are limited!

Walgreens Clearance Deal

I stopped by the LaVergne Walgreens this evening to pick up 2 newspapers (needed the extra coupons). I decided to take a stroll through the store to see if there were any great clearance deals out there. I have never been one to purchase clothing at a drug store but couldn't pass up the deal I found. There were yoga pants on clearance, the normal price was $7.99 and I fetched them for $1.99. Being pregnant, these will definitely come in handy for my workout routine. I think that I will hit up a few more stores tomorrow to see if I can find some more.

Saved 50% at Publix

I didnt have such a wonderful savings experience last week at Publix but today was much much better! I saved a little more than 50% on my total bill so I am getting back into the groove. Here is what I got:

Smart Balance butter blend sticks : .25 (after $1.50 coupon and B1G1)
Publix American Cheese - 2.39 (full price)
2 Ranch Style Beans - .99 ea (full price)
Birds Eye Steam Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower - .19 (after 50 cent coupon and 50% off)
Eggo homestyle waffle - 1.00 (B1G1)
Special K waffle -.99 (B1G1)
2 NY Texas Toast Five Cheese - 1.65 (B1G1 and 2 (.40) coupons)
5 Lean Cuisine Meals - 9.00 ( 5 for 10.00 sale and 1.00 coupon)
Publix OJ - 2.99
Publix Jumbo Franks - .01 (Penny Item)
Oscar Mayer turkey - 2.00 (B1G1)
Oscar Mayer bologna - 2..29 (full price)
Glade Mini Candle - free ( coupon for free candle - saved 3.19)
Ronzoni spaghetti - .70 (B1G1)
Ronzoni elbow noodles - .69 (B1G1)
Fresh pineapple slices - 2.05 (full price)
Breast Cancer Awareness bag - free ( coupon for free bag when purchasing 2 kelloggs products)
6 cans Select Harvest Soup - 4.40 ( B1G1 and (2) .50 coupons (1) .40 coupon)
Publix Light Wheat  - $1.69
Huggies 64 ct Baby Wipes - .99 (2.00 coupon)

Total before savings and coupons - 80.12
Total Savings - 40.68
Total OOP - 39.44

I used Coupon Mom to plan my trip this time. I had a little more luck on this site as opposed to Southern Savers. Normally it is the exact opposite, I usually find the better deals on Southern Savers. Either way, both sites are awesome!

Hungry for breakfast???

Go here to print IHOP coupons! I printed 2, one for a B1G1 entree and one for 20% off your check. Heading out now to chow down on some pancakes! Hurry, coupons expire 10/31/09!

Ross Dress For Less

Ross Dress For Less has some awesome clearance sales going on, especially on purses. I was able to snag a Nine West purse priced at $72 marked down to $15.99! I saw tons of awesome deals on Jrs, misses and coats. I wish that I could have stocked up on these items but my maternity belly just wouldnt fit! Definitely check out a local Ross for some great deals before they are gone.

Publix Baby Coupons

Just received an email with some Publix Baby coupons. Go here to print yours out. These are the same coupons that were mailed this week if you are a member of the Publix Baby Club. This is a great opportunity to stock up!

Kroger Triples - Saved 50%

Ok, I am a little late posting this. Unfortunately, I lost my Kroger receipt and just now found it. I stopped by the Brentwood Kroger Tuesday morning since they were offering triple coupons just like Harris Teeter. Unfortunately, most of the items that I planned for were long gone by the time I made my rounds but I did get a few good deals. Here is what I got:


Angel Soft 12 double roll pack
Betty Crocker Frosting
Betty Crocker Cake Mix
2 G.U.M toothbrushes

Coupons: $2.30
Bonus Coupons: $4.60
Kroger Plus Savings: $1.24
Total Savings: $8.14
Total OOP after tax: $8.38

I was definitely in need of toilet paper as well as toothbrushes. I wish that I had beat the crowd in order to get the Special K Bars, the 4 pack rolls of Angel Soft and some of the juice deals. Next time, I wont procrastinate!

Harris Teeter e-VIC deal

Dear e-VIC Customer,


e-VIC is designed to make sure you never miss out on the best deals at Harris Teeter. Now, e-VIC also qualifies you for a special deal JUST FOR E-VIC MEMBERS!

As a loyal customer and e-VIC member, we will automatically deduct $5 from one transaction of $50 or more between Friday, September 25th, 2009 and Sunday, September 27th, 2009!

Take advantage of this great offer through Sunday, September 27th at your local Harris Teeter.

Enjoy your weekend and enjoy your savings at Harris Teeter!

$50 purchase excludes money orders, gift cards, postage stamps, lottery/event tickets, coupons or any discounts. This offer is valid for e-VIC customers only as of September 22, 2009. One redemption per household.

Free Coke Zero

Register at chickenwave.com to score a free medium Coke Zero. You will be entered to win a $50 gift card for Chik-fil-a as well!

More Coupons

Save at least 50 cents on any 3/8oz package of 2% White, 2% Chocolate or 2% Strawberry Shelf Stable UHT Milk here


Save $1 on any jar of Polaner Sugar Free with Fiber Preserves and Jellies at your favorite supermarket here

Save $1 on any two Hellmann's or Best Food products at your favorite grocery store here

Save $2 on any two Huggies Pull-Ups Flushable Moist Wipes at your favorite grocery store here

Print a coupon for 20% off on Rite Aid Brand Products when you shop at Rite Aid here

Save 55 cents on 1 lb. or more of any Kretschmar Deli Product at your favorite grocery store here

Get $1 off Any Neutrogena Hair Care product at your favorite drug store here

Save $2 on AXE Hair Constrict or Intense product (excluding travel and trial size) at your favorite supermarket here

Freschetta Pizza here

Save $1 on a Seventh Generation Cleaning Product

Go here to print a coupon good for $1 off any Seventh Generation cleaning product.

2 New Coupons

Just received an email with the following new coupons:

Print your Claritin coupon here: http://http://microsite.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=11952&nid=10&zid=it55&cid=14563373

Print your Caribou Coffee coupon here: http://microsite.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=11952&nid=10&zid=it55&cid=14570193

Healthier Apple Crisp

Over at Eat Better America , I saw a recipe for a healthy version of an Apple Crisp. Of course, with fall there are tons of apples on sale so this recipe would be perfect for taking advantage of an optimal time to purchase apples. I reviewed the nutritional data and yes this is a surprisingly healthy dish that is low in calories, fat and sodium. Here is the scoop straight from the website:


Prep Time:15 min

Start to Finish:50 min

makes:8 servings (about 2/3 cup each)



6 cups sliced unpeeled cooking apples (6 medium)

1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

1/4 cup Gold Medal® whole wheat flour

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup butter or no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, softened

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, if desired

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix apples, apple juice concentrate and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until well mixed. Spread in baking dish.

2. In same medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.

3. Bake uncovered 25 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Serve with ice cream.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 45mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 21g); Protein 2g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 MyPyramid Servings: 2 tsp Fats & Oils, 1/4 c Fruits, 1 oz-equivalents Grains

*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Eat Better America Coupons

Eat Better America  has $12 in coupons available for your printing pleasure. Includes the following:

Green Ginat Fozen Veggies
Total Cereal
Progresso Soup
Fiber One
Bisquick
Nature Valley Nut cluster granola
Yoplait Yogurt

Happy printing!

Free 2010 New Yorker Calendar

Who wouldnt want a FREE calendar, especially one as pretty as this one? Go here to claim your free 2010 New Yorker calendar.

Captain D's Coupons

Go here for some Captain D's coupons. Pssst...there is a coupon for a $2.50 fish meal.

Cheap Meal Alert --- Fazolis

Go here to get the skinny on 2 dinners from Fazolis for $9.99. This includes 2 pastas, 2 drinks and unlimited breadsticks!!! This is an awesome deal for a date night, cant wait to claim my cheap eats!

Adware and Malware Warning

Numerous coupon sites require that you install a coupon printer to download/print coupons. Be careful when downloading as many of these sites attach malware or adware to your computer. I have encountered numerous computer issues from downloading the coupon tools and once I removed the adware/malware, the issues subsided. I run a malware program after each download and sometimes I will remove the coupon program entirely once I have printed my coupons.


To get malware/adware programs, here are two great options. Option One: Go to Ad-Aware in order to get your free malware/adware removal tool. Option Two:  Malwarebytes  is an excellent choice but it does cost $24.95 to install. I am currently running Malwarebytes and it is an awesome tool. I have previously used Ad-Aware and had excellent results as well. There are fortune 500 companies utilizing Malwarebytes so it does have an impecable reputation!

Have fun couponing but remember to protect your computer!

Cheap Haircut and Brow Wax - You get what you pay for!

The Paul Mitchell Hair School in Antioch, TN offers very cheap hair/skin services. I have used the school before for brow waxing and facials, I was never disappointed. Last night, I went in for a "trim" and brow wax since my regular hairdresser wouldn't be available for some time. Well, this time I was a little disappointed. The brow wax was fantastic but the "trim" was not. I just wanted to trim a minimal amount off of the ends of my hair but ended up having an inch taken off and some of the strands are uneven. I cant blame the lady who trimmed my hair, she is a student after all and I knew that going in.


The total price was $15 before tip for brow wax, shampoo, cut and style. That is an amazing price! If you go, be warned that you never know how it will turn out! At least my hair is fixable so no worries here --- well except when I go to my regular hairdresser because she will give me grief for this one!

I can attest to the facials at PM school, they are awesome and a bargain for only $20! Too bad the school doesn't offer massages, I really need one of those :) They also offer cheap manicures (less than $10) and the brow wax service is $7. They offer color services as well starting at $25 but I am not brave enough to try that one out. If you do go to PM, just be warned that you will be in there for quite some time, I was there 1 and 1/2 hours last night but the amount of time spent will definitely save you the salon prices. I could have easily spent $50 or more for the services that I received.

Cheap, Filling and Low Calorie Breakfast

I had a wonderful idea the other day while I was looking at a half eaten loaf of bread that was about to expire. It is hard for 2 people to polish off an entire loaf of bread before it turns bad so I decided to make French Toast and freeze it for quick morning meals. Since I didn't know how this would come out, I only made enough for 2 breakfasts. I tried the French toast this morning and it was surprisingly good. I wont lie and say that it tastes as good as fresh made French toast but it was still delicious. Here is the recipe and the cost breakdown:


For 5 breakfasts:

10 slices of Publix Light Wheat Bread (end of the week bread - approximately 1/2 loaf) @1.69/ bag x .50 = .85

4 large eggs beaten - 1.19/dozen x .33 = .39

1/2 cup of Purity Sweet Acidophilus Milk - 2.99 (normally 3.99 at Food Lion plus $1 off coupon from PurityLovers.Com) - .09

2 tsp. Imitation Vanilla - approximately 1 cent (purchased awhile back and I know I paid less than $1.50)

2 tsp. Ground cinnamon - approximately 1 cent (came from a 99 cent container)

Preheat griddle to 375 degrees

Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon together in a large bowl - may need to add additional milk depending on how dry your bread is. Dip slices of bread in mixture. Cook until golden on each side (approximately 3 to 5 minutes total).

One cooked, lay the individual slices on paper towels to wick away moisture. Wrap the toast in paper towels and then freeze. To reheat, place in a toaster on medium setting until heated through.

Breakdown per meal (2 slices) = .27 cents which is much better and healthier than the McDonald's dollar menu.

Calories - approximately 115

I use 1/4 c of Aunt Jemima Lite Syrup - calories = 50

I also throw in a nectarine or peach - calories = 60

For less than 300 calories, you can have a quick, healthy, cheap and simple breakfast

Hallmark Cards at Publix - Saved 44%

I had to go by Publix to return some bad nectarines that I purchased yesterday ( First time I have ever had anything bad at Publix). My return went very smoothly and I also had to pick up a b-day card for a co-worker. While on the card aisle, I found a tear pad with B1G1 Hallmark coupons up to a $2.49 value. I only needed one card but heck if one more would be free then I am good with that!

I went to the cash register and it so happens that the man who processed my return was also checking people out. I handed over my 2 cards (one was $3.69 and one was $1.99) and then I handed him my coupon which was good for up to $2.49. Well, instead of taking the lowest price card off when he rang it, he took $2.49 off my purchase. He did this since I had to bring my fruit back, this is why I love Publix!

Long story short, total before coupon was $6.21, total after coupon was $3.49 so I saved 44% . If you are in need of a card, Publix is the place to go.

Never go grocery shopping with your (hungry) husband!

I am honestly trying to do much better on my grocery budget but it was blown out of the water today. Hubby and I needed to visit Lowe's and Ross for a couple of items, since Publix was in the same vicinity I suggested that we run in for a couple of staples for the week. My intention was to pick up bread, nectarines, bananas, lemons and nothing more. Here is what we left with:

Nectarines (1.78lb @ 1.49/lb = 2.65)

Wesson - $2.00 (now this is a good deal and we were running low but I should have looked for a coupon)

Publix Light Wheat Bread - $1.69 - yes, I know there was a coupon that made Nature's Pride 85 cents but I prefer Publix bread.

Lemons (2 @ 3 for 1.29 = .86)

Bananas (1.35lb @ .53/lb = .72)

Fruit Salad  - 2.71

3 Smart Ones Meals ( 3 x 1.95 = 5.85)

Challah Round Bread - 2.49 (should have used my bread machine)

Single serve Publix Pomegranate/Orange tea - .75 (we already had brewed tea at home)

Quaker Chewy Bar - 1.50 (this is a good deal but I am certain that I had a coupon)

1/2 American Sub = 5.09 (he had a craving)

1/2 Roast Beef Sub = 5.09 (I followed along with his craving)

Eggs - 1.19

Penny Item = Coffee (taking it to a coworker)

Total before ad prices = 49.13

Total OOP = 39.77

I only saved 20% today but I have to post this to keep myself on track. I must not let this happen again! I learned my lesson. I love my hubby dearly but he just isnt as frugal as I am.

On a brighter note, we needed a comforter so we went to Ross. I snagged a comforter set for $24.99 plus tax. Normal retail value was $60.00! We also scored a deal on air filters at Lowe's. $5.97 for 3, normal price $7.97!

Clinique Bonus Time

I just noticed a banner on Facebook --- Clinique Bonus Time is going on now through 9/27/09 at Dillards. Clinique is the only makeup I use --- I always time my purchase around Bonus Time. I generally purchase 2 SuperFit foundations in order to take advantage of the freebies.

New Coupons - Coupon Surfer

Just received an email from Coupon Surfer with the following new coupons:

** Save $1 on any Jerky Treats Dog Snacks (6 oz or larger) at your favorite supermarket - click here

** Save $1 on New Aquafresh iso-active Whitening at your favorite supermarket - click here

** Save $1 on Sensodyne iso-active Toothpaste at your favorite pharmacy- click here

** Save $1 on any 5 Del Monte Canned Fruits at your favorite supermarket - click here

** Get 30 4x6 prints for $3 only at Walgreens.com - click here

** Get a $4 coupon for Knox NutraJoint Products - click here

** Save at least 50 cents on any Mt. Olive pickle product at your favorite grocery store - click here

** Save $1 on any two packages of Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough at your favorite grocery store - here

** Save 25% on all photo books at Kodak Gallery - click here

** Get an extra $10 off Magazine prices - as low as $4.69 - Parents, Good Housekeeping, Oprah, Ladies Home Journey + more - click here

Some older items that are still printable:

McCormick - click here

World's Best Cat Liter - click here

Haagen Dazs - click here

Publix Penny Item

The Publix penny item this week is Publix coffee according to Jenny over at Southern Savers. I tend to skip this item since my husband insists that it is terrible. For a penny, you can decide for yourself.

Betty Crocker Coupons

In case you didnt know, Betty Crocker has $27.15 in printable coupons available this month. Go here to print them out. You will need to register first, though.

Here is a peek at the coupons you can get:

Bisquick
Green Giant
Yogurt
Cheerios
Total
Progresso Soup
Hamburger Helper

Go check it out to see the goodies contained within.

New Baskin Robins Coupon

Go Here to claim $1 off any medium or large capuccino blast from Baskin Robins. Hope you enjoy!

Wal-Mart Samples

Wal-Mart is the one and only place that I have consistantly received free samples. Go here to check out the latest samples available. Currently, the only awesome thing that sticks out is a diaper sample. Usually, I can score cereal and all kinds of other items. Of course, the samples usually come with coupons --- even more to love!

Free Cookies!!!!!!!

I just found an awesome deal! To celebrate national cookie month, Mrs. Fields is giving away FREE chocolate chip cookies on October 1st. Go here to scope out the details and to find a location near you.

Coupon Surfer

I am finding more and more interesting sites thanks to Google! Just found Coupon Surfer where they have lots of dining and grocery coupons. Go here and sign-up (free) to see the many coupons out there. There are a few coupons that are differing from Smartsource and Redplum, you may snag a few goodies. Most coupons are the same as those obtainable through other sources but it may be worth your time to scope it out.

I did find some local coupons that I havent seen anywhere else. I found some IHOP, Mrs. Winners and Jet's Pizza coupons (you have to register with your zip code in order to print them and see the available restraunts). I wont use any of those but I do know a few people that would benefit.

Free Stuff and Samples

Here are some freebies/coupons that were emailed to me. I dont know what some of these are or if they are worth it.

http://www.catster.com/contests_fun/royal/canin ( Free cat nutrition coupon)

http://mymermaidclub.com/cookies.aspx (Chicken of the Sea coupons, freebies, etc)

http://freesample.bettycrockerpotatoes.com/BCPotatoesII/Default.aspx (free potato sample)

http://www.riceselect.com/coupon/ ($2 off rice)

http://coupons.mambosprouts.com/online_coupons/offer/MN8639 (.50/1 Method Cleaning Product)

Free Music for Runners

Just received an email from Motion Traxx about some new songs added. Here is the link where you can download workout mixes for free:

http://www.motiontraxx.com/

Sear's Savings (Juniors)

I used a $10 off any juniors purchase from the following link: http://www.sears.com/ue/clth/link_jrfashion_coupon.pdf

I went to my local Sears and planned on using 2 of the $10 coupons in 2 different transactions. The first transaction was $2.82 after I used the coupon to purchase a pair of juniors dress pants and a cardigan. I did have some trouble at the register, the lady said the register was telling her the coupon was expired. She agreed the coupon wasn't expired and then she said the coupon could only be used online. I pointed out that it said if you cant scan the coupon then enter the code. She had to call a manager over to force the coupon through the system.

My second transaction was for 2 shirts, I ended up not hitting the $10 mark so I went ahead and purchased the items anyways since I had made a fuss with the first transaction - I paid $9.16 after tax. All in all, $12 (rounded up) isn't too shabby for a pair of nice dress pants, cardigan and 2 shirts!

I know that I cant wear the clothes now but hopefully I can use them after the baby comes. I bought size 9 pants even though I was a 5 before becoming pregnant. I figure these can serve as my in-between clothes until I can fit into my regular clothes. Even if they are too big, too small or don't look right, I can always give them to my niece or my sister so no loss here.

Harris Teeter Triples (Saved 85%)

OOH WEE, I have become addicted to couponing thanks to HT!! I purchased $45 worth of stuff for only $7, that's an amazing 85% savings! Here's what I got:

3 Welch's grape jelly (1 jar and 2 squeezies)
1 Viva Big Roll
3 Glass Plus spray cleaners
1 Spray n Wash
1 Sure deodorant
2 boxes of Curad bandages
2 cans of Dole pineapple chunks
1 Kikoman Teriyaki
1 KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce
2 Mt Olive Pickles
1 Suave body wash (Cocoa Butter for my pregnant belly)
1 Dial foaming hand wash

I think that I miscalculated the cost somewhere because I was shocked to have walked out paying as much as I did. I cant figure out if I did something, if HT was the culprit or a combination of the 2 of us. Anyways, 85% savings is pretty darn good so I wont be stressing. I think that I am well stocked on glass cleaner for quite some time. I kind of felt guilty walking out of there with so little OOP! I need to put another game plan together for a trip again this week. I was able to put my preliminary list together thanks to http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/09/harris-teeter-ultimate-triples-916/ I love triples and I love SouthernSavers.com!!

Publix Trip

Woo-hoo!!!! I just scored 4 bottles of HE All Small and Mighty for $1.59 each at Publix. They are on sale for B1G1 and I had 4 $1 off coupons for a final price $1.59 ea!!! If I could have printed more coupons, I would have but the site limits you to 2 and I only have access to 2 different computers. I was very happy to have an HE machine today, the regular detergent was wiped out.

I bought a few other items while at Publix so my overall savings was 50% today, not bad for a newbie :) I also snagged a penny item (tortilla chips).

Healthy Dinner

Well, I said I was going to cook healthier and post my meals on here. Here is tonight's menu:

Salad with home-made balsamic vinaigrette

Herb Rubbed Pork Chops

Twice Baked potatoes --- used Havarti cheese so my meal wasn't entirely process free but pretty darn close!

Corn on the Cob

Best estimate for cost per serving: $3 -- I had many of the items around the house before deciding to coupon so I cant really tell. My meals should become cheaper per serving as I getter better at this.

CVS Deal

I made an impromptu visit to CVS today and scored the following great buys:

2 containers of Mom's Best Naturals quick cooking oats - $1 (used two .75 coupons for final price .25 ea) Can be printed: http://www.momsbestnaturals.com/blog/2009/03/moms-best-naturals-printable-coupons/ You can find this product on the dollar deal aisle - unfortunately, there is a limit of 2 coupons per IP address so use multiple computers if you can.

Colgate toothpaste - $2.99 (used $1 coupon for final price $1.99) This item earned $2.00 ECBs.

My total was $2.95 and I received $2 in ECBs so I pretty much spent .95!

This is the first time that I have taken advantage of ECBs, I am going to experiment with this to see how much I can rack up. My grand plan is to keep a rolling stash of ECBs to offset the cost of diapers ( only 90 more days until I will be needing those).

Publix Trip (Saved 34.5%)

Well, I just came back from Publix with my healthier options --- still didn't get 100% healthy stuff . This limited the number of coupons that I could use but I will be healthier for it. Here are some of the deals:

Healthy Choice Entrees$2.50/ea x 3 = $7.50 (used three $2 off coupons for final cost $1.50)

Green Giant Fresh Steamer - regular price $1.99 (used a .50 coupon for final price .99)

Green Giant frozen veggies $1 ea x 2 (used one .50 coupon for final price of .50 ea)

Lenders Whole Grain Bagels B1G1 (bought one for .90---- no coupons)

Charmin 6 roll tissue on sale for $2.99 ( had one coupon from a home mailer - final price = $1.99)

Glade large soy candle - regular price $4.49 (used one coupon from a home mailer for final price $1.49) - Note: could have gotten a smaller candle for free but I didnt like the choices.

G2 drinks (for hubby) on sale at $1 ea x 3 = $3

Publix Vanilla Wafers - Penny item (saved $1.98)

Other items for this trip included nectarines, peaches, lemons, sweet onions, green onions, eggs. coffee, bananas, pork chops, spaghetti sauce, potatoes, dip and lunch meat for hubby.

Total before savings and coupons: $91.90
Saved: $31.68
Total OOP: $60.22
Total Saved: 34.5%

Not a huge savings but I did save. I did come home with 6 of the huge recycle bags full of stuff. Considering that my past trips to Publix (before couponing) always totaled well above $100, I feel pretty darn good about this trip. I will post later about the meals I plan to make this week.

First Green Edition (Kroger)

Welcome fellow frugalist! I am on a mission to save some serious cash while shopping for groceries. Each week will be a challenge and hopefully I will save tons of money as time progresses. Right off of the bat, things will be a little slow as I am learning how to save some serious green.

With this first edition, I would like to share some Kroger deals (ending today). I went to my local Kroger's last night and saved 45.6% on my groceries. Here is a breakdown of what I got (only listing the rock bottom sales price and coupon price):

3 packages of shredded cheese ($1.25 ea x 3 = $3.75)
4 bottles of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce ($1 ea x 4 = $4)
1 pack of hot dog buns
2 (3) pack bars of Dial soap (.35 ea x 2 =.70)
1 Purex HE Detergent ($1.25)
2 peaches
1 lemon
1 Purity French Onion Dip
1 Lays Wavy Chips ($1.99)
1 Hefty fresh extend zipper bags (.25)
1 can Kroger baked beans
1 can Mighty Dog dog food (free)
1 can Kroger biscuits ($1)
1 box Duncan Hines Brownie Mix ($1)
1 bag of walnuts

Total Before Coupons and Sale Price: $45.43
Total: $24.71
Saved: $20.72 (45.6%)

I am especially proud of my Purex deal. Anyone that has an HE washer knows that detergent can come with a hefty price and until recently, most stores excluded it from sales. $1.25 for laundry detergent suits me just fine!

Here is a list of scorable goodies from Kroger, remember that the sale ends today. I plan on posting the new week's deals by Monday.

Produce::
Jumbo Cantaloupe $1.29 ea
Cucumbers or Green Bell Peppers .49¢ ea
Jumbo Sweet Onions .99¢ lb
Kroger Mini Peeled Carrots or Red Radishes, 16 oz, $1 ea

Meat::
Fresh Whole Fryer .79¢ lbFresh Mixed Pork Chops $1.99 lbFresh Ground Chuck $2.49 lbFresh Organic Chicken Drumsticks $1.99 lb
Tyson Fresh Split Chicken Breast .99¢ lb-.50/1 Tyson Fresh Chicken Product SS 6/14 (exp 9/6)
Carolina Pride entire line B1G1 Free-$1.50/2 Carolina Pride Smokies SS 6/21, 6/07, 4/19
Eckrich Meat Franks, $2 ea-$1/2 Eckrich Smoked Sausage or Frank SS 8/16

Refrigerated::
Kroger Gallon Milk $2.18 ea
Kroger Cheese Bar, Shredded, Sliced or Singles 6-12 oz $1.25
Kroger 18 ct. Large Eggs $1.50 ea
Kroger Orange Juice 1 gallon $2.48 ea
Minute Maid Orange Juice 64 oz or 128 oz Juice Drinks $2.50 ea
Simply Potatoes, 20 oz, .99¢ ea

Frozen::
Breyers Ice Cream 48 oz $2.27 ea-$1 off Breyer’s Ice Cream “Raise your Hand for Savings” booklet or RP 7/12-.25/1 off Breyers Unilever eCoupon(use $1 off with eCoupon makes it $1.02)

Klondike Frozen Treats 6-8 ct $2.27 ea-$1 off Klondike printable-$1/2 Klondike Unilever eCoupon(buy 2, use 2 coupons and eCoupon makes it .77 ea)

Kroger Frozen Vegetables,9-12 oz, $1 ea

Banquet or Michelina’s Entrees $1 ea-$1/5 Michelina’s Lean Entrees printable (IE) or printable (FF) (makes it .80¢ ea)-$1/5 Michelina’s Traditional or Authentico Entree printable-$1/6 Banquet Meals September All You Magazine

Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream 16 oz $1 ea-.75/1 Kroger Deluxe Ice Cream Shortcuts eCoupon (makes it .25¢ ea)

Aunt Jemima Breakfasts or Kroger Breakfast Sausage Links $1 ea-$1/2 Aunt Jemima Breakfasts “Toss for Cash” booklet-$1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancake items SS 8/16 (makes it .50¢ ea)

Healthy Choice or Marie Callender’s Entrees, 6-17 oz, $2.20 ea-$1/2 Healthy Choice Meals September All You Magazine or printable-$1 off Healthy Choice Steamers ConAgra Home Mailer-.75/1 Marie Callender’s Al Dente printable or printable-$1 off Marie Callender’s Al Dente ConAgra home mailer or June All You Mag.-$1/2 Marie Callender Al Dente September All You Mag.

Organic::
Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal or Granola Bars $2.99 ea-$1 off Cascadian Farms product printable-$1 off Cascadian Farms product printable (IE) or printable (FF)

Annie’s Pasta & Cheese $1 eaFree Calender wyb any Annie’s product

Pure Protein Bars $1 eaB1G1 Pure Protein Bars RP 8/23 or printable (limit reached) (makes it .50¢ ea)

Genisoy Snacks $2 eaB1G1 Genisoy products tearpad

Kettle Brand Chips $2 ea

Cederlane Frozen Entrees B1G1 at $2.9-$4.89

Knudsen Simply Nutritious Juice, 32 oz, B1G1 at $3.29-$1 off Knudsen Juices printable or Mambo Sprouts Spring or Summer booklets (makes it .79¢ ea)

Bear Naked Granola $3.99 ea-$1 off any Bear Naked product printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-$1 off any Bear Naked product coupon on granola bags

Garden of Eatin’ Tortilla Chips or Multi Grain Tortilla Chips 7.5-9 oz, $1.66 ea$5 rebate wyb $15 of select products mail in rebate

Earth’s Best Waffles $2.59 ea$5 rebate wyb $15 of select products mail in rebate

Earth’s Best Toddler Snacks $2.50 ea-$1/2 Earth’s Best Snacks printable$5 rebate wyb $15 of select products mail in rebate

Alexia Frozen Potatoes $2.50 ea-.75/1 Alexia Sweet Potato Fries printable

Amy’s Burritos or Pocket Sandwiches $1.66 ea

Seventh Generation Diapers $10.99 ea-$1.50 off Seventh Generation Diapers SS 7/12-$2 off Seventh Generation Diapers printable

Grocery::

Fritos or Cheetos $1.99 ea

7-Up or Diet Rite 2 Liters .99¢ ea

Quaker Cereal, 14-16 oz, $1.99 ea

Kroger Sandwich Bread White or Wheat $1 ea

Cattleman’s or Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce, 18 oz, $1 ea

French’s Yellow Mustard 14 oz or Spicy Brown or Honey 12 oz $1.25-$1/2 French’s Mustard SS 6/21-.50/1 French’s Mustard printable-.50/1 French’s Mustard SS 6/21 (makes it .25¢ ea)

Kroger Bread $1 ea

Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip $2.50 ea-$1/2 Kraft Mayo Mayo or Miracle Whip 18 oz. + Kraft Food Food & Family, Sept 2009-$2/2 Kraft Mayo, 24oz+ SS 8/09

Hunt’s Ketchup, 24 oz, $1 ea-$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup September All You Magazine-$1/2 Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup SS 6/21-.20/1 Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup SS 6/21 (makes it .60¢ ea)

Arnold Bread B1G1 at $3.69 ea-$1 off Arnold Sandwich Thins September All You Magazine

Starkist Tuna Pouches $1 ea-.50/1 Starkist Pouch product printable (sign up for sweepstakes) (makes it FREE)-$1.50/3 Starkist Pouches tearpad or in store dispenser

Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Fruit, 15-15.25 oz, $1 ea-.55/2 Dole Tropical Fruit Cans SS 7/19-$1/3 Dole Tropical Fruit Cans SS 7/19

Big K 12 Pack Soft Drinks, 12 oz cans, $1.99 ea-.50/1 Big K 12 pk Shortcuts eCoupon

Kroger Salad Dressing 16 oz, or Marinades 12 oz, $1 ea-.60/1 Kroger Salad Dressing Shortcuts eCoupon

Vitaminwater or Vitaminwater 10 20 oz, $1 eaMinute Maid Fruit Drinks, 64 oz, $1 ea

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1 ea-.50/2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix and Frosting Shortcuts eCoupon-.50/2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting printable(frosting is $1.69 ea)(buy both makes it $1.19 for both)

Duncan Hines Brownies $1 ea-$1/2 Duncan Hines products “Toss for Cash” booklet

Fuze Drinks 18.5 oz, or Snapple Tea 16-20 oz $1 ea-.55/1 Fuze Drinks Red Plum Wednesday mailer Kroger logo on coupon

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups 8pk $1.25 eaBuy 4 Get 1 Free with Card-.55/1 Reese’s Peanut
Butter Cups product SS 8/23 (use 5 makes it .45¢ ea)

Baby::

Gerber Baby 2nd Foods 2pk, .89¢ ea-.75/4 Gerber 2nd foods home mailer-.50/4 Gerber 2nd foods Kroger Catalina

Pampers Jumbo Diapers or Easy Up Training Pants $8.99 ea-$1 off Pampers PG 8/30-$2 off Pampers PG 8/30-$1.50 off Pampers Easy Ups PG 8/30-$1 off Pampers Diapers or Pants PG eCoupon

Pet::

Purina One Dog Food 13 oz $1 ea

Fancy Feast Appetizer Cat Food 2 oz Can $1 eaB1G1 Fancy Feast Appetizers RP 8/09
Personal Care::

Kroger Hydrocortisone Cream 1 oz, $1 ea

Nexcare Bandages B1G1 starting at $2.69-.50/1 Nexcare Waterproof products printable-$1/2 Nexcare Bandages printable

Revlon or Almay Cosmetics Entire Line Sale 40% Off-$1 off Almay Cosmetics SS 8/02-$1 off Revlon Cosmetics SS 8/16-$2 off Revlon Cosmetics August Glamour Magazine-$1 off Revlon Beauty Tool SS 8/16

Revlon Tweezers $1.08 ea

Colgate Total Advanced Enamel Toothpaste, 4 oz, $2.50 ea-$1 off Colgate Enamel Toothpaste printable

Colgate Toothpaste or Toothbrush, 6.4 oz Paste or 1 ct Wave or Total Pro Toothbrush $1.50 ea-$1/2 Colgate Toothbrush SS 8/30-.40/1 Colgate Toothbrush SS 8/30

Cover Girl or Queen Latifah Cosmetics Entire Line 33% Off-$2.50/2 Covergirl Products PG 8/02-$1 off Covergirl Product PG 8/30Free CoverGirl Facial product wyb CoverGirl Foundation
CoverGirl Eye Makeup starting at $2CoverGirl Concealer starting at $2.02

Nature’s Made or Sundown Vitamins B1G1 starting at $4.29-$1 Nature Made SS 8/10-$1 Nature Made cholestoff, tripleflex or samE SS 8/10-$3 Nature Made SamE complete SS 6/29 or printable (IE) or printable (FF)-$1 Nature Made RP 6/14-$1.50 Nature Made liquid softgel RP 6/14-$3/2 off Sundown Vitamins printable-$1 off Sundown Vitamins SS 8/30

Kotex Pads 14-24ct, Liners 33-64ct, or Tampons 18 ct $2.50 ea-$1/2 Kotex Pantiliners or Kotex Security tampons SS 8/23-$1 off Kotex Pads SS 8/23-.75/1 Kotex Pantiliners or Kotex Security tampons SS 8/23-$1 off Kotex Products printable (FF) or printable (IE)-$1 off Kotex Brand product Cellfire eCoupon(use eCoupon with paper coupon makes it .50¢ ea)

Arrid or Brut Deodorant, 2-2.8 oz, $1 ea-.55/1 Brut Deodorant August All You Magazine
VO5 or White Rain Hair Care $1 ea

Household::
Hefty OneZip Storage Bags, 13-22 ct or Hefty Zoo Pals,Plates, bowls or utensils $1 ea-$1 off

Hefty OneZip Fresh Extend Bags RP 6/07-$1 off Hefty one zip printable (limit reached)

Hefty Zoo Pals Plates, Bowls, Cups or Utensils $1 ea-$1 off any Hefty Zoo Pals tearpad (tearpad found in May)

Bounty Paper Towels, Single Roll, $1 ea-$1/2 Bounty PG 8/02-.25/1 Bounty Towels Or Napkins PG 8/30-.25/1 Bounty PG eCoupon

Softsoap or Kroger Liquid Soap, 7.5 oz, $1 ea

Dial Antibacterial or SoftSoap Liquid Soap, 7.5-11.25 oz, $1 ea-$1/3 Dial Foaming Hand Wash,
Liquid Hand Soap Or Multibar Pack SS 8/16-.35/1 Dial Foaming Hand Wash, Liquid Hand Soap Or Multibar Pack SS 8/16-.55/1 Dial Foaming Hand Wash or Liquid Hand Soap printable

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent 24-32 Ld., or 52 ld Liquid Fabric Softener $2.50 ea-.35/1 Purex Laundry Detergent Liquid Or Powder SS 8/16-.50/1 Purex Natural Elements printableBuy 2 Purex Detergents get Free Bleach tearpad

Cottonelle Bath Tissue 20 Double Rolls $9.99 ea-.25/1 Cottonelle Cellfire eCoupon-$1/2 Cottonelle 4pk or larger SS 7/26, 8/23-.50/1 Cottonelle 4pk or larger SS 7/26, 8/23 or printable(makes it $8.74 or .43¢ per roll)

Charmin 12 rolls $7.99-$1 off Charmin PG eCoupon