6/28/10

Hmmmm...

Yo kids... is anyone actually following me?  I've totally been OUT of the loop while moving, but I'm about ready to dive in again. 

Whaddaya think?  Is it worth me posting stuff, or is this a waste of time?  ie, do any of you actually use the info on here?

Please let me know!

xoxoxo

Gretchen

3/17/10

BuyLow match-ups for Walmart price matching!

Ok, here's the haul from our smartypants shopper, Kim.  She got all of this for $25 by price matching the BuyLow ad at Walmart. :O)

BuyLow's link

Red Delicious Apples 3lbs/$1
Strawberries  2lbs/$3
Pineapple 3lbs/$1  (match Sunflower ad @ .99 EACH)
Cucumbers 4/$1
Roma Tomatoes 2lbs/$1
Navel Oranges 4lbs/$1  
Broccoli 1lb/.68  (match Macey's price)
Lettuce .88 at Walmart
Cuties  3lbs/$4.50 + .55 or $1 coupon  (match Sunflower ad @ .99 lb)
Honey Bunches of Oats $1.68ea
Milk was Walmart price
Reeces was a .05 money maker using a .55 coupon

*also blueberries $2/6oz   they are filled with antioxidants!!!

Sunflower ad for 3/17 - 3/24

**********************************

Update:


Rancho Market ad for 3/16 - 3/22

Ok... Rancho Market has navel oranges at 7lbs for .99!!!
Also, strawberries are 1lb for .99!!

Those are GREAT deals! We have a new favorite store!!!

3/14/10

Free Fruit!


Free sample today! 


I know... many of you don't "shop" on Sunday, but maybe you can just happen to need to go to the bathroom when you are near one of the Edible Arrangements stores, and so you could go in and ask to use theirs, and then (when you're done) you could be polite and say "thanks for letting me use the bathroom", and they'd say "Hey, try a free piece of chocolate dipped fruit"... and how could you say "no" to a new friend?



3/10/10

Write a review for money!!



$5 Free Gift Card to Sears or Kmart

Would you like a free gift card to either Sears or Kmart?

Here is what you need to do:
  • Register at My Sears here & My Kmart here
  • Visit either My Sears or My Kmart and write 5 qualifying reviews
  • Limited to the first 1,000 who complete the process or March 31st ( whichever comes first)
  • To read all the details and terms , click here

BUY LOW Wednesday produce deals...


THESE ARE GOOD ONLY TODAY!  
Match them at Walmart!  :O)  Take the ad...

Strawberries 2 for $3
Zucchini 3 for $1
Jonna Apples 3 for $1

Other great deals, but NOT "Wednesday only good deals":

Baby carrots 1 lb for .69
Avacados 4 of them for $1
Oranges 4 lbs for a $1
Davinci Pasta 16 oz for .69

ALSO, on the back of the mailer you got in the mail (I know, weird... "mailer in mail"), there is a coupon for 10 lbs of potatoes for .58!!  That is a great deal!!!

3/8/10

Get yer KIX!!!

I love KIX!  I think I mentioned that on another post... but it is worth mentioning again.  I LOVE KIX!



And, as you might have guessed, here's a KIX coupon!!
This one is good for $1 off of any KIX - with berries, with honey, or without.  

3/7/10

Got RX??? Make some SWEET money this week at Kmart

I rarely go to Kmart because there isn't one close by me here in American Fork.  But check out this coupon!  This gives some great deals at Kmart for both new AND transferred prescriptions.  For this, I just may make a trip out of my "coupon comfort zone."

(You can just print this off PDF style.)

3/6/10

Free Dial body wash


Go HERE for a $1 coupon for Dial soap/body wash. 

Walgreens sells the trial size Dial body wash for $0.99...  which makes it free after this coupon.

Yoplait YOPLUS!

I LOVE YOGURT! 
I love to dip my toast or waffles into yogurt - weird, I know, but DELISH!


Go here for a $1 off coupon for Yoplait yogurt.  They are often under $2 at Walmart (think: $1.78), so with the coupon, the cups end up being about .19 ea - likin' the price, and lovin' the taste!

3/2/10

Skittles!! Starburst!!!



Become a fan of Skittles and/or Starburst on Facebook and you'll get BOGO* coupons for each!  

*BOGO= Buy One Get One free

3/1/10

Wags run for the day... >>>> $2.29

Remember all of the great RR (register reward) deals I've been posting?

Here's the deal I got today using those little guys:

3 6-roll packs of Viva paper towels (my FAV!!)
2 Purex Complete 3-in-1 (detergent, softner and anti-static in one sheet)
2 M&M Easter candies
1 Chocolate Milk
2 Starbucks Frappuchino
1 Cadbury Creme Egg
3 Easter cups
 The total came to $45.76 before RRs and coupons.  

AFTER RRs and coupons I paid $8.29 and got $6 back in RR.  

My NET out of pocket ended up being $2.29


Free cookies!!


Become a FAN of "nabisco cookies" on Facebook, and get a coupon.

Click on the "cookies and milk" link.

2/27/10

Del-Taco Freebies!



Del Taco is offering a coupon for a free Crispy Shrimp Taco with purchase of a large fountain drink when you become a fan of Del-Taco on FB.

Also, go here and sign up to receive a coupon for two FREE chicken soft tacos and a FREE birthday milkshake.

Rite-Aid $3 off $15


Go here for a coupon that gives you $3 off of your next purchase of $15 or more at Rite-Aid.   Pair this up with a few good coupons and a rebate or two, and you have a GREAT deal!  

This is good until the end of March, so you've got some time to use it well.  It is a PDF, so basically you can print it off as many times as you want.  :O)

2/25/10

Free Floss



Go here and sign up to get a $1 coupon for REACH dental floss.

It is .99 at Walmart.  

Do the math.  

It's FREE! 

MAJOR SAVINGS!

 Ok... I just have to brag for a sec. 

I JUST BOUGHT A HOME!!!  Yep, I did it.  :O)  I even used a coupon... kind of.  I mean, it is a repo, so it's a great deal.  It's owned by Fannie Mae, so let's just look at it like a government coupon. 

So very glad I voted for Obama.  "PAY IT FORWARD!!", I yelled.   And he did. 

I'm just telling you this because I might be a bit slow, or off, or lame or whatever for the next little while.  But I love this blog, so I'll be around.

XOXO

Free 8X10 photo


Today only: WAGS is giving away free 8x10 photo enlargements.

LINK to WAGS

Honestly, does anyone else have issues with the word "enlargements" now days?  THEY used it, so I used it... but I wouldn't have normally!  Dumb spam e-mail!

BUY-LOW match-ups for Walmart

Well, I'm VERY sorry that the Wednesday match-ups didn't get posted yesterday.  That would be my fault because I was flat in bed with vertigo, and I just couldn't even think straight most of the day.  Do forgive me!  You missed out on broccoli, oranges and red delicious apples, but that's all.  *whew*  


HOWEVER, here are the good match-ups for the rest of the week:
.88 frozen OJ
2lb/$1 Fuji apples
3/$1 iceberg lettuce
2/$1 avacados
.88 per box Barilla pasta  (Last time this was the sale, I SCORED on the pasts "nests" at Walmart.  They were $3.49 normally, but a box is a box, right?)

LINK to BUYLOW ad  <<<  just click the download button when you get there.

Major HEADS-UP alert:
At Smith's the Kelloggs boxes with $5 worth of coupons are back...the ones we open before buying.  They are on sale for 4/$10 and you get 2 milks free when you buy four (at Smith's).  Snatching up some Kelloggs coupons would be great this week or next.  Remember that they are manufacturer coupons which means if there are fruit or dairy coupons in the boxes, we can use them at Walmart... when matching up with BuyLow.



2/24/10

$75 for FREE!!! (Utah County people... THIS Is for YOU!)


This is for real!

US Bank in the Smith's Marketplace in Lehi has a great thing going right now.  If you go in and open a checking account and deposit $75 in that account, they will reimburse the $75 to you as soon as you spend it. You just need to spend it within 30 days.  Go figure!!!  All you need to have is $75 and some ID... and be over 18.  This is only available until Friday Feb 26th, so make haste... or hay... which ever one works for you.  One way or the other, don't miss out on this one!!

And... if you go test drive the Kia (mentioned here) too, you'll be making $100 for doing pretty much NOTHING!

Can't beat that, can you?

If you decide to do this deal, leave a comment and let me know.  It's always fun to know who really benefits from this blog.  :O)

Hey! Did you eat your Wheaties???

...if not, you can load up for FREE*

Watching the Olympics?  Eat the Breakfast of Champions!!!
(I could use some serious Wheaties Fuel today.  'Nuff said...)

This is easy peasy!  Just become a fan of WHEATIES on Facebook, and get a $1 coupon.  

*Reports are that Wheaties Fuel is currently $1 at Walmart. 

Family Games??

Feb 27 & 28th Kmart has a deal on games.


Take an old game to customer service and they will give you a coupon for 50% off on your purchase of a new Hasbro game.  

2/23/10

HOT laundry coupon!!


$4/1 Method Laundry Printable Coupon

The $4 off Method laundry coupon is back again.  Grab it now because it won’t last long.  Honestly, I've never noticed this brand, but I'm sure going to go look for it now!!

Method Coupons - IE
Method Coupons - FF

Jack-in-the-box - Free sammie!

If you are lucky enough to live by a Jack-in-the-box, go get a FREEBIE! Although, I must admit that Jack guy is kinda creepy looking...

Today Only!  Buy a Large Drink, Get a Free Grilled Sandwich at Jack in the Box!

2/22/10

Cheap Cheese at Target!

You can get Kraft Cheese (shreds or blocks) for $0.50 this week at Target! 

Here’s how:
Kraft Cheese (shreds or blocks) = $2

Use $1/2 coupon from the 1/24 SmartSource or the $1/2 printable that was available a few weeks ago
+
$1/1 Target printable

= $0.50 each after coupons

Even if you don’t have the $1/2 coupons, you can get this for $1 which is still a great deal!

FREE pancakes at IHOP Tuesday - 2/23/10

 

Flip for Free Pancakes!

Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. They will give you one free short stack (three) of their famous buttermilk pancakes.
Just go on in and ENJOY!!!
 

2/21/10

Target FREEBIES!!

Here are two FREEBIES at Target.  Sometimes it is just fun to get stuff for free... and then give it away.  ;o) 


Renu contact solution, 2 oz $1.67
$2.00/1 – ReNu Fresh Contact Solution – (renu.com)
Final Price: Free

FYI, Target will just adjust the coupon down to the price of the item... ie, no money makers here, but FREE is good!



WAGS deal with printable coupons

I'm still out of town, but here are a few coupon deals at Walgreens...

Bumble Bee Tuna–$0.69 each
Use $1/5 printable
$0.49 each after coupon

Excedrin (20-24 count)–$2.50
Use $2/1 printable
$0.50 each after coupon
***If you buy the Excedrin Menstrual Complete 20-24 ct you will get a $2RR, so it ends up being a money maker!!

Softsoap liquid hand soap–$0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $0.40/1 printable
$0.59 after coupons

Mitchum Deodorant–$1.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $1/1 printable
$0.99 after coupons


NOTE: Zach, Alek and friends... you guys can make $1.50 every time you buy the Excedrin Menstrual Complete.  START PRINTING!!  Just remember, you have to buy ONE at a time, and you can NOT use the RR to buy the same product... or it won't print again. 

2/20/10

Great deals with printable coupons at Walmart

It's hard to do this when I'm not at home on the Mac... but my Mom's laptop will do in a pinch.  (However, uploading pix with this pathetic motel internet connection is a JOKE!)

Anyway, here are some quick links.   FYI, Walmart prices will vary by region, so these aren't guaranteed deals... but  they should be pretty close!


Lunchables Subs (Without Drink), $0.98
$0.75/1 Lunchables Lunch Combinations Subs printable
$0.23 ea. after coupon!

Kotex Panty Liners, $1
$1.50/2 Kotex Liners printable
$0.25 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Excedrin Liquid Gels (24 ct.), $2.50
$2/1 Excedrin Product printable
$0.50 ea. after coupon!

Right Guard Deodorant, $1.97
$2/2 Right Guard Product printable or printable
$0.97 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Orbit Gum Multi Pack, $2.18
$1/1 Orbit Multipack printable
$1.18 ea. after coupon!

2/19/10

SaraLee pie...free?

Word on the street is that Walmart has their SaraLee pies on roll-back pricing to $1.  If so, go here for a $1 coupon and get it for FREE!!  (sign up for their newsletter and you'll get the link to the coupon)

*I'm in St. George for the weekend, and have not verified the roll-back price.  Just sayin...

2/18/10

Printable coupons for Big Lots, Hobby Lobby, and Bath & Bodyworks

Click on the blue store links to get the coupons.  Enjoy!  

Big Lots


Bath & Bodyworks

Hobby Lobby

(There isn't even a Hobby Lobby in Utah, but maybe some of you guys/gals can use it. )

2/17/10

Free Soap on a Rope... er... in a net.



This is one of my favorite coupons.  I don't know why, but it is.  I have a PLETHORA of these little Buddies bars in my stockpile room, and my friends who have added babies to their families this last year can testify to the fact that I love to give these for baby gifts.   ...yes, I know I am cheap, but I'm also very resourceful and practical.  Think on THAT for a sec.  ;o)

FYI, these are little bars of soap that have a green "netting" around them which makes it so they don't slip out of little (or big) hands when they are wet.  Not only are they slippery-less, they also allow you to get every last bit of soap from the bar.  It's great!

Print this coupon for $1 off any Johnson’s Baby Product here then use it to buy the Johnson’s Buddies soap bars which are priced around $0.99 at most stores. 

**ALWAYS print two!  ...and remember to print from lots of computers!

Death by initiation... or WHO'S YOUR COUPON MAMA???

So, I just read one of those forwarded e-mails that we all HATE to get. You know, the ones that we can disprove by going to snopes.com and looking it up. (and yes, I've seen the new one that disproves snopes...) This one talked about "gang initiations" going on in my county this weekend - the initiation rite was that they have to kill three women at Walmart. Anyway, for a sec, I was freaked out, cuz if it were true... I COULDA BEEN KILLED!!!

See, I was at Walmart in AF until 1am last night just relaxing for a few hours... you know that feeling, no? After my "check-out high" I walked out to the car by myself with my haul ($175 original prices down to $37 oop using Qs) and loaded the car.  Then I studied my receipt in the car (as all good addicts do) before driving off.  At 1 am it might not have been the smartest thing to do, but I'm relatively fearless after a good shopping "heist."

Quite frankly, any fear that e-mail could have mustered in me would have been unwarranted. I mean, I'd up and scare the poop out of anyone who tried to take "Roxy the Foxy Boxy*" from me, much less tried to kill me. On the other hand, maybe I could have bribed my attackers with some Yoplait Kids Cups, or a box of Kelloggs cereal, or some Kotex pads... or even some KY Jelly - all of which I got free!  Then I'd yell "WHO'S YOUR COUPON MAMA?" which would weird them out enough that they'd be runnin the other way!

Use ME for an initiation rite?   Pfffft, I'll initiate them right in to my couponing web and eat 'em for dinner!

THAT's what's up!


*Roxy the Foxy Boxy is the name of my coupon box that I take with me everywhere.  In case of fire?  First Roxy, THEN the kids.   ;o)

TARGET Keebler deal...

 
The Keebler Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks Cookies, Keebler Chocolate Covered Grahams and the Fudge Shoppe Grasshopper Cookies are on sale for $1.52!
.
WORKING THIS DEAL:
Buy 5 Fudge Shoppe Fudge Sticks, Grasshopper, Chocolate Covered Grahams $1.52 each
Use $1/3 Manufacturer Coupon on the Target Site
Pay $6.60
Get a $5 Target Gift Card
Final cost ONLY $.32 per pack
 
Thanks SMIM

Win at Burger King!

 The good 'ol BK is having a party!   If you use your visa card to pay at participating BK restaurants, you could win anything from a free meal to 50 times the cost of your meal!  They’re choosing 50  new winners each day!
 Click here for info>>>  Dash n' Dine

UTAH specific: Free teacher supplies

Zim's up in SLC is closing its doors and is GIVING AWAY a cart load of supplies to teachers.  They want to get the word out this way... since the districts are making them go through TONS of paperwork to do it.  If you know a teacher - send them!

Here's the link: ZIM'S

Great Coupon: Land O'Frost Premium - $2 off

Here's a high value coupon for any one pkg of  Land O'Frost Premium meat.  

I've heard it is $3 at Walmart -
can't verify that yet, but if it is... I'm THERE!

Granny Sycamore Bread

We LOVE LOVE LOVE Granny Sycamore Bread.  It is so soft, and makes DeLISH toast!

 For those of you in the Ut Cty area, be sure to check out the SaraLee OLD HOME bakery outlet in AF (66 N W State Rd).

12 loaves of Granny's bread  (.75 each)
1 bag of SaraLee bagels ($1)
= $10 oop

PLUS 1 bag of SaraLee English Muffins = free for spending $10. 

Normally the loaves are $2.99 at Walmart! If your family goes through bread like mine does, you can't beat those prices - and the bread freezes very well.

UT: BUYLOW - Wednesday produce match-ups

*** Remember, you can take the ad and get Walmart to MATCH prices!


GREAT Wed produce:

Oranges 4lbs/$1
Red delicious apples 3 lb/$1
Iceberg lettuce 3/$1
Red potatoes 4lb/$1

GREAT week-long deals:

10 lb potatoes $1
Roma tomatoes 3 lb/$1
Avacados 4/$1
Cucumbers 3/$1
Pears 2/$1

Boneless skinless chicken breasts $1.49/lb
Eggs 99cents a dozen

2lb brick of med cheddar cheese $3.99 

2/16/10

***UPDATE*** The coupons are all gone now. Gotta move fast!



Rite Aid has Suave Professionals on sale for only $2 this week.  Print THIS coupons and get free shampoo!

Since this is just a sale price, you can always price match at Walmart if that's easier - which it is for me since the nearest Rite-aid is 8 miles away. 

(If you're not a fan of this brand, stick it in a dispenser and use it as hand soap!)

Get PAID to search using SWAGBUCKS


Ok, here's a great idea for those of you who do a lot of searching online.  Just sayin...

Introducing.... SWAGBUCKS

What are Swagbucks?
In a nutshell, swagbucks are credits you get for searching the internet using a particular search engine.  Swagbucks.com is a search engine like google (it’s actually powered by google and ask.com), but they are willing to pay you for doing web searches.
  • You can accumulate 20-30 Swagbucks per week for performing as few as five searches per day.
  •  You can "purchase" gift cards with the Swagbucks.    45 Swagbucks = $5 Amazon credit.
  • With average searches, you can make $15 in amazon credit each month just by searching with Swagbucks.
Plus, you can get up to 100 Swagbucks for every friend you refer!
Here's how you can do it:
Step OneRegister with Swagbucks.*  Anyone can search with swagbucks, but if you want to begin accumulating your bucks, you’ll need to register.*
Step Two: Search
        The search.  Instead of google, you’ll now use www.Search.Swagbucks.com. There are a few ways to make it easy to remember to use your swagbucks search.
1. Download Swagbucks Toolbar.  The toolbar is totally optional - not mandatory, but it makes it easier to be sure to use swagbucks.
2. Set Swagbucks as home page. Again, optional.
3. Bookmark Swagbucks:  This will save swagbucks link in your toolbar for easy access.
Step Three: Stockpile Swagbucks!
Swagbucks do NOT expire.  You can hoard them as you like!  Redeem them for electronics or gift cards!

Thanks KCL 

*if you use that link right up there^^^, it will refer you to me, so PLEASE use it if you decide to sign up.  Thanks!

Test Drive a 2011 Kia Sorento and make $25


Yep, you read that correctly.  

All you* have to do is go and take a 2011 Kia Sorento for a test drive between now and March 15, 2010, get a dealer's signature on this form, and send it in my April 15th. 

Easy money, baby!!

*you gotta be 18, kids...

Rebates 101

Ok kids, it's time for  
"REBATES 101: Making Money on Things You Already Buy"

This part of couponing is one of my favs.  It is like double dipping.  We get a good deal at the store using our coupons, THEN we get another good deal in the mail about 5 weeks later... in the form of a rebate check.  It's like a little surprise, because by the time it actually comes, we've forgotten about it.

There are all sorts of rebates to be had, but the one I'll use for today's lesson is from SC Johnson.  Go HERE and download/print the rebate form - there is a link to it in the middle of the page.  They will send you a $5 rebate check if you are willing to purchase 3 items off of THE LIST between now and 6/30/10.  They will actually let you do this THREE times per household - which is not normal, but I'll take it!

The List:

Ziploc®
• Glade®
• Windex®
• Scrubbing Bubbles®
• Pledge®
• Shout®
• Fantastik®
• Drano®
• Raid®
• Off®
• Saran™
• Nature’s Source™

Here's one scenario:



At Target you can buy Glade Plugins Scented Gel Warmer for $1.66 each.

$1.66 x 3 = 4.98 + tax = $5.27ish
Get a $5 rebate, and your net cost is .27 (plus a stamp)

BUT if you have access to newspaper coupons, you could use 3 coupons @ $1.50 off each warmer (from the 1/24 Smart Source insert), pay $.77 out of pocket and get a $5 rebate, which  equals $4.33 profit!

With this scenario, you are actually MAKING MONEY!  Remember, you can do this 3 times per household, so you could easily make $12.99 and have 9 of the Glade Warmers. 

Fun, no?  :O)

2/15/10

Walmart: .25 cents for Malt-o-meal bagged cereal!!



Check to see if your Walmart has the center aisle display of Malt-O-Meal bagged cereals for $1. My store never seems to have these (meaning: the small bags), but reports are that many Walmarts do!
You should be able to score $.25 bags of cereal after coupons!

$5 off Boston Market - YUM!

 Take a night off from cooking! 
Go here to get $5 off a purchase of $10 or more
at Boston Market.  
Sounds delish!

2/14/10

Candy LOVE

Here's what I did with a bunch of those candy bars I got @ 2 for a penny. (Here's how I did it)
I don't like chocolate, but put these in the freezer and they are awesome!!!

I got that red ribbon for free from Maker's Mark Bourbon.  
Hey, red is red, and free is free!

P.S. When I got these, I also used the 15% off coupon that was good only on Friday, which made them 2/.01
Just sayin... in case the math doesn't seem to work out.  ;o)

Get Revlon Colorsilk Hair color .99 cents at Walgreen's


Revlon Colorsilk Haircolor is on sale at Walgreens for  $1.99
Use this coupon for $1 off and get it for .99

(the link takes you to the Target coupon site, but the coupon on that site is actually a manufacture coupon, so it works anywhere.)

Free Right Guard deodorant at Target

Target has the trial size Right Guard for .99


Use this coupon and get 2 for FREE!

2/13/10

Green Giant Potatoes

Well I do believe this is the first time I've seen a coupon for potatoes.
Funny thing is, I got a call today from someone about good deals and buying potatoes.  Weird.  (not weird that they wanted potatoes, just weird that the call came on the same day as the first-time-ever coupon!)

Go here for the coupon.  You do have to register with them, but at the end you'll get a coupon (in PDF form - which means you can print as many as you want) for  "buy two bags,get one FREE!"

Papa Murphy's Heart-shaped pizza!

The kids will love it, and we don't have to think about dinner - win/win!  
Today is the perfect day to take advantage of this coupon.


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