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Cub is having a 3 Day sale on their 3lb bags of frozen chicken breast. They are $4.99.
Being I still have $8 something to make it to my $100 I am planning on grabbing 2 of these for the chicken instead of finding small packs of chicken for around $2. That means I will be able to use the 3 $2 off chicken coupons from buying the Kraft dressing on them.
It will add in 9lbs of chicken breast and bring my pre-coupon total to $100.77. My post coupon, post $10/$100 total should come out to be $17.81 if everything works the way it should.
I am a little nervous about using so many kraft coupons at a time, and about using more then one of the MF in ad coupons also. We'll have to see how it goes. I'll try to post what I end up with. Hopefully they aren't out of things like the OJ and stuff like that. Also hoping I can bring the $1/1 Keebler cracker IP. I haven't tried yet, but Jason wasn't able to print it from work so we'll have to see.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
My Cub shopping list for the week
Last week Cub and Holiday ran a dual promotion that if you bought 12 gallons of gas you received a coupon for $10/$100 at Cub. The coupon is good through Saturday. I've been thinking about what to get and how to make it to the $100 mark without actually spending much OOP.
I thought that it might be helpful if I posted my plan. That way if any of you have are looking for ideas you can see what I am planning on doing and what the actual OOP will be.
The $100 is pre-coupon if you give the $10/$100 coupon first. This is helpful to know being there are some BOGO coupons in the new Cub book.
Right now, my goal is to spend less then $20 OOP. I would really like to keep it to about $10, but that seems a little unrealistic even for me. To make it easy to keep track of I am going to put the pre-coupon total in RED and the post coupon total in GREEN
This is what I have so far:
Raincheck for Brownberry bread $1 per loaf, 4/$4 $4
Land of Lakes 1 Gallon OJ $4.99, -Cub BOGO coupon book, -2 $.50/1 MF=2/$3.99 $9.98
Sabra Hummus $3.99, -Cub BOGO coupon Book, -2 $1.50/1 MF=2/.99 $7.98
Keebler Zesta saltines $2.79??, -3/$4.98 Cub book coupon, -3 $1/1 IP=3/$1.98 $8.37
Soup $1.00, -Free soup WYB 2 Keebler Zesta crackers Tearpad MF=1/Free $1.00
Daisy Sour Cream 6oz, $1.39, -$.68 in ad Cub coupon, -$.50/1=1/$.18 $1.39
Carlita refried beans $.66=6/$3.96 $3.96
Carlita seasoning mix, Taco, Enchilada or Fajita $.33=3/$.99 $.99
Pre-coupon tota: $37.67
Post Coupon total: $16.09
The following probably won't be much of a help to you unless you still have left over B3G1 Kraft coupons from this summer. They expired on 8-31-09 so I know that I threw a few of them away. I still have some so it will help me bump up my total by quite a bit.
Wheat Thins, Family size $4.29?, -4 B3G1 Free Kraft coupons=4/Free $17.16
Kraft Shredded Cheese 5-8oz, -Free WYB 3 Nabisco crackers, in ad MF=1/Free $2.22
Kraft 16oz dressing $2, 9 B3G1 Free Kraft coupons, receive $3 OYNO WYB 5=9/$3 overage $18
Chicken $2, 3 Free Chicken up to $2 WYB 3 Kraft Dressing in ad MF=3/Free $6
Produce $1, -4 $1 free produce WYB 2 Kraft Dressing, Tearpad MF=4/Free $4
Kool-Aide $.25, -2 2 Free WYB 10=27/$5.75 $6.75
Pre-Coupon total: $91.80
Post coupon total: $18.84
I have $8.20 left to make it to $100. Even if you don't find anything else with coupons that would bring my totals to $100 pre-coupons and $27.04 post coupons. Take the $10 off of that and my final total should be no more then $17.04.
I think I might just add in some of the apples or pears that are on sale if I don't find anything else. Hopefully some of you will be able to get some ideas on who to maximize your $10/$100 coupons.
I thought that it might be helpful if I posted my plan. That way if any of you have are looking for ideas you can see what I am planning on doing and what the actual OOP will be.
The $100 is pre-coupon if you give the $10/$100 coupon first. This is helpful to know being there are some BOGO coupons in the new Cub book.
Right now, my goal is to spend less then $20 OOP. I would really like to keep it to about $10, but that seems a little unrealistic even for me. To make it easy to keep track of I am going to put the pre-coupon total in RED and the post coupon total in GREEN
This is what I have so far:
Raincheck for Brownberry bread $1 per loaf, 4/$4 $4
Land of Lakes 1 Gallon OJ $4.99, -Cub BOGO coupon book, -2 $.50/1 MF=2/$3.99 $9.98
Sabra Hummus $3.99, -Cub BOGO coupon Book, -2 $1.50/1 MF=2/.99 $7.98
Keebler Zesta saltines $2.79??, -3/$4.98 Cub book coupon, -3 $1/1 IP=3/$1.98 $8.37
Soup $1.00, -Free soup WYB 2 Keebler Zesta crackers Tearpad MF=1/Free $1.00
Daisy Sour Cream 6oz, $1.39, -$.68 in ad Cub coupon, -$.50/1=1/$.18 $1.39
Carlita refried beans $.66=6/$3.96 $3.96
Carlita seasoning mix, Taco, Enchilada or Fajita $.33=3/$.99 $.99
Pre-coupon tota: $37.67
Post Coupon total: $16.09
The following probably won't be much of a help to you unless you still have left over B3G1 Kraft coupons from this summer. They expired on 8-31-09 so I know that I threw a few of them away. I still have some so it will help me bump up my total by quite a bit.
Wheat Thins, Family size $4.29?, -4 B3G1 Free Kraft coupons=4/Free $17.16
Kraft Shredded Cheese 5-8oz, -Free WYB 3 Nabisco crackers, in ad MF=1/Free $2.22
Kraft 16oz dressing $2, 9 B3G1 Free Kraft coupons, receive $3 OYNO WYB 5=9/$3 overage $18
Chicken $2, 3 Free Chicken up to $2 WYB 3 Kraft Dressing in ad MF=3/Free $6
Produce $1, -4 $1 free produce WYB 2 Kraft Dressing, Tearpad MF=4/Free $4
Kool-Aide $.25, -2 2 Free WYB 10=27/$5.75 $6.75
Pre-Coupon total: $91.80
Post coupon total: $18.84
I have $8.20 left to make it to $100. Even if you don't find anything else with coupons that would bring my totals to $100 pre-coupons and $27.04 post coupons. Take the $10 off of that and my final total should be no more then $17.04.
I think I might just add in some of the apples or pears that are on sale if I don't find anything else. Hopefully some of you will be able to get some ideas on who to maximize your $10/$100 coupons.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Working on the Blog this week
Noah is in Rockford for a few days and then has one day with my mom so I am planning on doing some much needed blogging.
Looking over the ads yesterday I didn't see very many superb deals for the week. I'll make a short list of them and then add throughout the week if I find any more later.
Walmart
73% Lean Hamburger 5lb roll=$6.50
Hass Avocados $.68
Pepsi 2lt $1.00
Ruffles Chips $2
Farm Rich Appetizers 20-38oz $5, -$1/1 IP =1/$4
Aldi-Remeber you can pricematch at Walmart
Navel oranges 4lb bag $1.69
Mangos $.69 each
3 pk muli colored peppers $1.49
Rainbow
Round'y shedded or chuck cheese 8oz, $1-Limit 4
Grapes $.99 per lb
Manwich $1.79, BOGO, -$.50/2=2/$1.29
Mccormick Chili or Taco seasoning $1.39, BOGO, -MF?=2/1.39
Dean's dip $2.09, BOGO, -$1/2=2/1.09
Wholly Guacamole $2.99, Buy Guac, get free salsa, -$1/1 MF Salsa, -$.50/1 Guac=2/$1.50
Progresso soup, Buy 5 get $5 off at register. There are many MF insert, and IPs out there. Not sure if this is a good deal or not. Will update when I know the starting price of soup.
Roundy's cottage cheese 16oz $1.69
Philadelphia cream cheese $.99, -$1/2 IP(check IP posts), =2/.98 Limit 4
Target
Target IP coupons have new wording on them that states, "One per Transaction." Translation, no more buying 30 of something at a time with TC. This is fairly new wording and most people report that their targets don't care if you do your order in 1 transacation or 30. I would ask at CS for each different Target you go to just to make sure. Remember, it's important to follow the rules for each coupon. First, it's ethical. Second, it helps ensure the retailers and manufacters are willing to continue to offer us great deals.
Ocean Spay light, diet $1.99, -$1/1 TC, -$1/1MF=1/Free
Digiorno 12" Pizza $3.99, -$1/1 or $1/2 tearpads, =1/$2.99 or 1/3.49 Also reported that you get a free 2lt WYB 1 Digiorno Pizza.
Huggies Diaper Wipes $1.99, -$.50/1 wipes MF or $1/1 bath and body MF=1/$1.49 or $.99
Pampers Wipes $1.99, -MF?=1/$1.99
Cub
Don't forget to use your $10/$100 coupon from Holiday last week. They expire on January 31.
Daisy Sour cream 8oz, $.68 WYB $25 of other items in ad coupon, -$.50/1=1/$.18 LIMIT ONE
Cub tomatoes $.68 WYB $25 of other items in ad coupon=1/$.68 Limit 6
Cub Chili or Kidney Beans $.68 WYB $25 of other items in ad coupon, 1/$.68 Limit 6
Hormel Pepperoni, $2/5 with in ad coupon, -$?/? MF=2/? will check in MF for our reagion.
Ferro Rocher 3pc $1, I believe there is a MF for $1/1 or $1.50/1=1/Free or overage!
Hormel Hard Salami $3.99 per lb, sold in 3lb package for $11.97
Lay's chips $3.59, -BOGO in ad coupon=2/$3.59
Pears $1 per lb
Wild Harvest canned tomatoes $1.59, -$1/1 IP=1/$.59
Buy any 8 participating Pepsi or Tostitos products get $5 off with in ad coupon. See ad for details
Carlita refried beans $.66 each
Carlita seasoning mix-Taco, enchilada, fajita $.33 each
There are a couple of in Ad coupons that can be paired with MF coupons. These deals will be made better if you still have some of the B3G1 free Kraft item coupons from this summer or the ALL YOU mag this fall.
Free Kraft cheese 5-8oz WYB 3 Nabisco snack crackers or Ritz crackers
-Ritz $2.50, -MF?
-Nabisco $2.50, -$2/2 MF, or Free Wheat Thins WYB 3 Participating Kraft items
$2 off Chicken WYB 3 Participating Kraft items
Kraft Pourables 16oz
Good Seasoning Dressing 14oz
On the Go dressing 8oz
A.1. Steak Sauce 10oz
Kraft BBQ sauce 18oz
Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip 24-32 oz
Bistro Deluxe Dinners 10oz.
Alright, this is what I have for now. I'll try to take a look for more MF as the week goes on. I am hoping to get my coupons organized and filed this week so it will be easier to find match-ups.
Sabra Hummus 10 oz $3.99, -$1.50 MF x2=2/$.98
$1/1 Kebler cracker IP
Looking over the ads yesterday I didn't see very many superb deals for the week. I'll make a short list of them and then add throughout the week if I find any more later.
Walmart
73% Lean Hamburger 5lb roll=$6.50
Hass Avocados $.68
Pepsi 2lt $1.00
Ruffles Chips $2
Farm Rich Appetizers 20-38oz $5, -$1/1 IP =1/$4
Aldi-Remeber you can pricematch at Walmart
Navel oranges 4lb bag $1.69
Mangos $.69 each
3 pk muli colored peppers $1.49
Rainbow
Round'y shedded or chuck cheese 8oz, $1-Limit 4
Grapes $.99 per lb
Manwich $1.79, BOGO, -$.50/2=2/$1.29
Mccormick Chili or Taco seasoning $1.39, BOGO, -MF?=2/1.39
Dean's dip $2.09, BOGO, -$1/2=2/1.09
Wholly Guacamole $2.99, Buy Guac, get free salsa, -$1/1 MF Salsa, -$.50/1 Guac=2/$1.50
Progresso soup, Buy 5 get $5 off at register. There are many MF insert, and IPs out there. Not sure if this is a good deal or not. Will update when I know the starting price of soup.
Roundy's cottage cheese 16oz $1.69
Philadelphia cream cheese $.99, -$1/2 IP(check IP posts), =2/.98 Limit 4
Target
Target IP coupons have new wording on them that states, "One per Transaction." Translation, no more buying 30 of something at a time with TC. This is fairly new wording and most people report that their targets don't care if you do your order in 1 transacation or 30. I would ask at CS for each different Target you go to just to make sure. Remember, it's important to follow the rules for each coupon. First, it's ethical. Second, it helps ensure the retailers and manufacters are willing to continue to offer us great deals.
Ocean Spay light, diet $1.99, -$1/1 TC, -$1/1MF=1/Free
Digiorno 12" Pizza $3.99, -$1/1 or $1/2 tearpads, =1/$2.99 or 1/3.49 Also reported that you get a free 2lt WYB 1 Digiorno Pizza.
Huggies Diaper Wipes $1.99, -$.50/1 wipes MF or $1/1 bath and body MF=1/$1.49 or $.99
Pampers Wipes $1.99, -MF?=1/$1.99
Cub
Don't forget to use your $10/$100 coupon from Holiday last week. They expire on January 31.
Daisy Sour cream 8oz, $.68 WYB $25 of other items in ad coupon, -$.50/1=1/$.18 LIMIT ONE
Cub tomatoes $.68 WYB $25 of other items in ad coupon=1/$.68 Limit 6
Cub Chili or Kidney Beans $.68 WYB $25 of other items in ad coupon, 1/$.68 Limit 6
Hormel Pepperoni, $2/5 with in ad coupon, -$?/? MF=2/? will check in MF for our reagion.
Ferro Rocher 3pc $1, I believe there is a MF for $1/1 or $1.50/1=1/Free or overage!
Hormel Hard Salami $3.99 per lb, sold in 3lb package for $11.97
Lay's chips $3.59, -BOGO in ad coupon=2/$3.59
Pears $1 per lb
Wild Harvest canned tomatoes $1.59, -$1/1 IP=1/$.59
Buy any 8 participating Pepsi or Tostitos products get $5 off with in ad coupon. See ad for details
Carlita refried beans $.66 each
Carlita seasoning mix-Taco, enchilada, fajita $.33 each
There are a couple of in Ad coupons that can be paired with MF coupons. These deals will be made better if you still have some of the B3G1 free Kraft item coupons from this summer or the ALL YOU mag this fall.
Free Kraft cheese 5-8oz WYB 3 Nabisco snack crackers or Ritz crackers
-Ritz $2.50, -MF?
-Nabisco $2.50, -$2/2 MF, or Free Wheat Thins WYB 3 Participating Kraft items
$2 off Chicken WYB 3 Participating Kraft items
Kraft Pourables 16oz
Good Seasoning Dressing 14oz
On the Go dressing 8oz
A.1. Steak Sauce 10oz
Kraft BBQ sauce 18oz
Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip 24-32 oz
Bistro Deluxe Dinners 10oz.
Alright, this is what I have for now. I'll try to take a look for more MF as the week goes on. I am hoping to get my coupons organized and filed this week so it will be easier to find match-ups.
Sabra Hummus 10 oz $3.99, -$1.50 MF x2=2/$.98
$1/1 Kebler cracker IP
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Cub in Eden Prairie
I was in Eden Prairie last weekend and stopped at Cub. I asked about their expired coupon policy and was told that they take expired MF coupons for up to 5 MONTHS past the date. This is great news if you are like me and always seem to have some really good coupons that don't seem to get used. It's also bad news if you are like me and already have more coupons then you know what to do with and are now faced with the decision on what to do with an extra 2 months worth of expired coupons. Looks like it's time for me to add another binder. :)
Just More IPs
Noah and I are home alone this afternoon so I am just trying to get all the new IPs in one place before I head out shopping this evening. Nothing too interesting. If I know of a current deal, I'll add it with the coupon.
Gerber clothing coupons
$2/2 appreal or bedding
$1/1 sleep and play wear
$1/1 Onsies
There are random Gerber clothing on clearance at Target. Some stores have had them for 75% off so they should be cheap or free if you add in the coupon. I did have to sign up to get the link for the coupons. If you can't print try signing up and then you should be good to go.
$1/1 Ocean Spray.
$1/1 Diet Ocean Spary
Pair this with the current $1/1 Target IP and get free juice. They are on sale for $1.99. Not sure if the sale ends this weekend, 1-24-09. I think it runs until 1-27-09, which is the middle of next week. There was also a MF in last weeks insert for this juice.
$3/3 Special K bars, redeem at Target only. Not sure yet if this is a MF. If it is then combine with the Target $1/1 IP for free or cheap special K bars.
$1.50/1 Coffeemate. Must register. Supposed to be on sale at Target for $1.50 per bottle=Free
$2/1 Kashi soft baked cereal bars. Supposed to be $2.79 soon at Target. Check WM also.
$1/1 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits.
Possible 2nd link. On sale at Rainbow this week for $1 each=Free
$2/1 South Beach snack bars. Sale prices are around $2.00-$2.50 per box.
I think that is it for now. Hope some of you can use these. Noah is gone for a few days next week, so I am hoping to catch up on Blogging while I rest.
Gerber clothing coupons
$2/2 appreal or bedding
$1/1 sleep and play wear
$1/1 Onsies
There are random Gerber clothing on clearance at Target. Some stores have had them for 75% off so they should be cheap or free if you add in the coupon. I did have to sign up to get the link for the coupons. If you can't print try signing up and then you should be good to go.
$1/1 Ocean Spray.
$1/1 Diet Ocean Spary
Pair this with the current $1/1 Target IP and get free juice. They are on sale for $1.99. Not sure if the sale ends this weekend, 1-24-09. I think it runs until 1-27-09, which is the middle of next week. There was also a MF in last weeks insert for this juice.
$3/3 Special K bars, redeem at Target only. Not sure yet if this is a MF. If it is then combine with the Target $1/1 IP for free or cheap special K bars.
$1.50/1 Coffeemate. Must register. Supposed to be on sale at Target for $1.50 per bottle=Free
$2/1 Kashi soft baked cereal bars. Supposed to be $2.79 soon at Target. Check WM also.
$1/1 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits.
Possible 2nd link. On sale at Rainbow this week for $1 each=Free
$2/1 South Beach snack bars. Sale prices are around $2.00-$2.50 per box.
I think that is it for now. Hope some of you can use these. Noah is gone for a few days next week, so I am hoping to catch up on Blogging while I rest.
Friday, January 23, 2009
$44 off a $100 order at Corborns Delivers
There is a great deal going on right now for Coborns Delivers. They used to be Simon Delivers, but Coborns bought them out last summer.
In honor of our 44th President they are offering $44 off a $100 order. I found this over on afullcup.com and am just going to cut and past instead of retyping and rewording it all. Credit goes to Kmchamplin. Thanks Karen!!!
New customers get $44 off your first order.***
Here's how:
Schedule your order to be delivered on or before Saturday, Jan 24,
2009
Shop for groceries and have at least $100 in your cart***
Enter Promo Code OBAMA44 at Step 1 of checkout
***Offer good only for new customers to CobornsDelivers (former
SimonDelivers customers qualify!) Orders must be delivered on or
before Jan 24, 2009. $100 minimum order required for this promotion,
not including gift certificates, promo codes, coupons or delivery
fees. Limit one redemption per account.
Get one FREE grocery delivery!*
Here's how:
Shop for groceries and have at least $50 in your cart*
Enter Promo Code KAREFREE at Step 1 of checkout
*A $50 minimum order is required, not including alcohol, gift
certificates, promo codes, coupons or delivery fees. Limit one
redemption per account. Cannot be used for Same-Day delivery .
I haven't ordered yet, but others are reporting that everything works fine. Corbons does take MF coupons. If you look under the FAQ they will walk you through how to add them during the checkout process.
If you log in you will be able to change the delivery date to tomorrow. You should be able to get Saturday delivery if you order by 11:00pm tonight.
One idea to get you up to $100 is to purchase postage stamps.
In honor of our 44th President they are offering $44 off a $100 order. I found this over on afullcup.com and am just going to cut and past instead of retyping and rewording it all. Credit goes to Kmchamplin. Thanks Karen!!!
New customers get $44 off your first order.***
Here's how:
Schedule your order to be delivered on or before Saturday, Jan 24,
2009
Shop for groceries and have at least $100 in your cart***
Enter Promo Code OBAMA44 at Step 1 of checkout
***Offer good only for new customers to CobornsDelivers (former
SimonDelivers customers qualify!) Orders must be delivered on or
before Jan 24, 2009. $100 minimum order required for this promotion,
not including gift certificates, promo codes, coupons or delivery
fees. Limit one redemption per account.
Get one FREE grocery delivery!*
Here's how:
Shop for groceries and have at least $50 in your cart*
Enter Promo Code KAREFREE at Step 1 of checkout
*A $50 minimum order is required, not including alcohol, gift
certificates, promo codes, coupons or delivery fees. Limit one
redemption per account. Cannot be used for Same-Day delivery .
I haven't ordered yet, but others are reporting that everything works fine. Corbons does take MF coupons. If you look under the FAQ they will walk you through how to add them during the checkout process.
If you log in you will be able to change the delivery date to tomorrow. You should be able to get Saturday delivery if you order by 11:00pm tonight.
One idea to get you up to $100 is to purchase postage stamps.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Great In-store and Online Clearance Deals
It seems like there are some really good clearance sales going on this weekend.
Old Navy
Take an additional 50% off the marked clearance price. This is in store and also online. The website was VERY slow earlier today so be patient if you won't want to head out in the cold. For online orders you will need to enter promo code EXTRA50 at checkout. This will take 50% off the clearance price listed.
Kohls
Use your Kohl's card and get up to 30% off the regular, sale, or clearance price. The online code is, SAVE30JAN. There is also a free shipping code, -MVC5773. I'm not sure if the "-" needs to be before the MVC portion of the shipping code. I'd try it without and if it doesn't seem to work try again with the "-". I looks like clearance is picked over online, but this is a good way to get a discount on those items that never seem to go on sale. I'm thinking about a carseat.
JCPenny's
Most items are red ticketed with an additional 40% off, making them around 70%. There are a few areas that seem to have some green tickets with 40%. Becky was able to get some girls shirts for just under $2.
There might be more. I'll update as I find them.
Express
They are having their $9.99 and up Box Sale, along with an extra 40% off the clearance price.
Old Navy
Take an additional 50% off the marked clearance price. This is in store and also online. The website was VERY slow earlier today so be patient if you won't want to head out in the cold. For online orders you will need to enter promo code EXTRA50 at checkout. This will take 50% off the clearance price listed.
Kohls
Use your Kohl's card and get up to 30% off the regular, sale, or clearance price. The online code is, SAVE30JAN. There is also a free shipping code, -MVC5773. I'm not sure if the "-" needs to be before the MVC portion of the shipping code. I'd try it without and if it doesn't seem to work try again with the "-". I looks like clearance is picked over online, but this is a good way to get a discount on those items that never seem to go on sale. I'm thinking about a carseat.
JCPenny's
Most items are red ticketed with an additional 40% off, making them around 70%. There are a few areas that seem to have some green tickets with 40%. Becky was able to get some girls shirts for just under $2.
There might be more. I'll update as I find them.
Express
They are having their $9.99 and up Box Sale, along with an extra 40% off the clearance price.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Great sale on Christian books
Christianbook.com is having a great sale. There are many books 80%-90% off. Jason found a set of commentaries he's been collecting for $99.99, originally $700. There are two promotional codes that you can use on top of the already marked down price.
10% off everything in your order: 289652
OR
Free shipping on orders of $25 or more: 289655
The codes are good until 1/2/09, but can not be used together. Shipping is very reasonable. It was better for me to use the 10% off code then the shipping code. My order had 16 books and a CD and shipping was just over $10.
Here is the link for the books that are REALLY marked down, 80% off or more. I would encourage you to poke around a bit because there are many other books marked down as well. Check out the BARGAINS tab up at the top of the page to see other items.
10% off everything in your order: 289652
OR
Free shipping on orders of $25 or more: 289655
The codes are good until 1/2/09, but can not be used together. Shipping is very reasonable. It was better for me to use the 10% off code then the shipping code. My order had 16 books and a CD and shipping was just over $10.
Here is the link for the books that are REALLY marked down, 80% off or more. I would encourage you to poke around a bit because there are many other books marked down as well. Check out the BARGAINS tab up at the top of the page to see other items.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
My CAP brag
Alright, everyone in my house has been asleep for hours and I really want someone to share all my great baby finds from this morning. Looks like I turn to the web.
So, off and on I talk about the great deals I find at CAP, the community thrift store in town. Today was 50% price day and I found some really nice things.
Most of it will be going to OUAC, but there is a nice pile for baby girl, and a few things for Noah as well.
I wanted to show it off to someone because I'm excited to find such nice things for baby so I took some pictures. Yes, I'm actually going to post pictures. For those who know me well, you probably think it is absurd that I haven't done this before. Yep, the girl with the photography degree and two big fancy cameras doesn't post pictures. The worst part of it is that tonight's pictures are from my cell phone. You'll just have to bare with me, as the pics aren't that great. Everyone was sleeping so I didn't want to go trying to find a chair in the dark and pull my camera off the shelf in the closet.
This is what I found today.
I know the pictures aren't that great, but at least if will give you an idea. You'll have to trust me that things look much cuter in person. Looking at it now the only things that still look good are the little white GAP dress and the Charter's jean and t-shirt outfit.
Everything was $.50 except for the little pink coat which was $1. All in all I spent $11.50 on her today. Most of the items are Charters or Oshkosh. There are maybe 3-4 Gap pieces and then the rest is a mix of other brands. The first picture is newborn, the next two are O-3M, the two after that are 3-6M, and finally the last two are 9M with the pair of Sketcher khaki pants being 12M.
Hopefully this will encourage some of you to head over and check out CAP. Kids clothes are regularly $1, with the Tween size pants $2. All kids coats, snow pants, boots, and shoes are $2. They have adult sizes also, but it is harder to find high quality, good condition clothes in the adult sizes.
They have an advertised 50% off day once a month, but often have sales thought the month on random days. It depends on how much is donated and if the racks are getting too full. It's not uncommon for them to have a $.50 sale where ALL shoes, and clothing (including outerwear) are $.50.
They will also have a book sale once in a while. Put as many books in a bag as you want for only $1. Over the past two years I've found beautiful pop-up books, story books, educational books, coloring books, books that make sounds, and more. Noah has a great love for books, and I think it is because I've been able to get him so many wonderful books of all kinds over the past two years.
So, off and on I talk about the great deals I find at CAP, the community thrift store in town. Today was 50% price day and I found some really nice things.
Most of it will be going to OUAC, but there is a nice pile for baby girl, and a few things for Noah as well.
I wanted to show it off to someone because I'm excited to find such nice things for baby so I took some pictures. Yes, I'm actually going to post pictures. For those who know me well, you probably think it is absurd that I haven't done this before. Yep, the girl with the photography degree and two big fancy cameras doesn't post pictures. The worst part of it is that tonight's pictures are from my cell phone. You'll just have to bare with me, as the pics aren't that great. Everyone was sleeping so I didn't want to go trying to find a chair in the dark and pull my camera off the shelf in the closet.
This is what I found today.
I know the pictures aren't that great, but at least if will give you an idea. You'll have to trust me that things look much cuter in person. Looking at it now the only things that still look good are the little white GAP dress and the Charter's jean and t-shirt outfit.
Everything was $.50 except for the little pink coat which was $1. All in all I spent $11.50 on her today. Most of the items are Charters or Oshkosh. There are maybe 3-4 Gap pieces and then the rest is a mix of other brands. The first picture is newborn, the next two are O-3M, the two after that are 3-6M, and finally the last two are 9M with the pair of Sketcher khaki pants being 12M.
Hopefully this will encourage some of you to head over and check out CAP. Kids clothes are regularly $1, with the Tween size pants $2. All kids coats, snow pants, boots, and shoes are $2. They have adult sizes also, but it is harder to find high quality, good condition clothes in the adult sizes.
They have an advertised 50% off day once a month, but often have sales thought the month on random days. It depends on how much is donated and if the racks are getting too full. It's not uncommon for them to have a $.50 sale where ALL shoes, and clothing (including outerwear) are $.50.
They will also have a book sale once in a while. Put as many books in a bag as you want for only $1. Over the past two years I've found beautiful pop-up books, story books, educational books, coloring books, books that make sounds, and more. Noah has a great love for books, and I think it is because I've been able to get him so many wonderful books of all kinds over the past two years.
Free all day wrist bands for Mall of America rides
Today I figured out how to get free wrist bands for the amusement part at the Mall of America. I'm feeling rather proud of myself so this one, but I am sure there are people all over the Twin Cities who realized how to do this a month ago.
Here's the deal...
From November 27 through December 24, TOMORROW, MOA is giving away two free all day wrist bands to anyone who brings in a total of $250 in receipts spent anyway at the mall. Some of you are probably thinking, "Man I've spent that much and more." well others are thinking, "$250 for a couple of wrist bands, come on Esther, where the deal." Here's the wonderful little catch I learned today to make this a great deal.
On the lower lever of the West end, (Right under Rybicky Cheese and Best Buy) there is a Holiday convenance store. Yep, just like the gas station, but with fake pumps outside instead of real. At the store you can buy giftcards good at all Holiday locations. Simply buy $250 in giftcards, take right next door to the mall custmer service desk and ask for your free passes.
I realize you still need to put out $250, but everyone uses gas. Even we spend over $250 on gas each month with all Jason's driving to school. This is a great way to earn a little extra bonus on something that you usually don't get a discount for.
I haven't rested it with just one reciept for a $250 giftcard. My dad bought 2 $50 giftcards this afternoon to round out his $250 needed for the wristbands and had no problems at all. He recieved a reciept for the wrist bands. It can be redeemed at the park for the bands. The one slight catch is that it expires at the beginning of March so it must be used before then.
If you have a few last minute gifts left, or just want a little extra treat for buying gas head on over to the mall in the morning and grab your giftcards.
Here's the deal...
From November 27 through December 24, TOMORROW, MOA is giving away two free all day wrist bands to anyone who brings in a total of $250 in receipts spent anyway at the mall. Some of you are probably thinking, "Man I've spent that much and more." well others are thinking, "$250 for a couple of wrist bands, come on Esther, where the deal." Here's the wonderful little catch I learned today to make this a great deal.
On the lower lever of the West end, (Right under Rybicky Cheese and Best Buy) there is a Holiday convenance store. Yep, just like the gas station, but with fake pumps outside instead of real. At the store you can buy giftcards good at all Holiday locations. Simply buy $250 in giftcards, take right next door to the mall custmer service desk and ask for your free passes.
I realize you still need to put out $250, but everyone uses gas. Even we spend over $250 on gas each month with all Jason's driving to school. This is a great way to earn a little extra bonus on something that you usually don't get a discount for.
I haven't rested it with just one reciept for a $250 giftcard. My dad bought 2 $50 giftcards this afternoon to round out his $250 needed for the wristbands and had no problems at all. He recieved a reciept for the wrist bands. It can be redeemed at the park for the bands. The one slight catch is that it expires at the beginning of March so it must be used before then.
If you have a few last minute gifts left, or just want a little extra treat for buying gas head on over to the mall in the morning and grab your giftcards.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
No Budget tracking for December
Well, if it hasn't happened by now, there is probably no point in starting. I was planning on posting how I spend the grocery budget like every other month, but I just isn't going to happen.
I really haven't been spending too much this month. I think about $20 so far this month. Jason has gotten most of it for my on his way home, basically when we need something extra to add for supper.
I haven't been going out much simply because it's hard to take Noah out alone with my pulled muscle. It really hasn't been so bad. I've enjoyed watching the snow fall because I haven't needed to be out in it and it's helped me think of using up my stockpile instead of adding to it so fervently.
I've pulled a few things out of the freezer, which is great because I need to use those things instead of let them become freezer burned. We also had a lot of fruit and produce in the fridge that came in a gift basket we received from church. We also haven't needed to buy milk due to the generous gift of MANY free milk coupons from Vicki Oldfather. Between the few coupons I had and all the ones she gave me we haven't had to buy milk all month. There are still 4 gallons in the fridge. Looking at the dates they should last through the end of the month.
My goal for the rest of the month is to figure out what I have in both freezers and start using it. I'm hoping to get a list made up of what types of meat I have and then start using it. I tend to leave things in the freeze for too long and then it doesn't always taste good. I want to make sure that I don't end up saving it for so long that I end up wasting it and the money that I spent on it. I'm hoping for a good response to the post about menu ideas so I'll have some fresh ideas of what to make with the food in the freezer.
I really haven't been spending too much this month. I think about $20 so far this month. Jason has gotten most of it for my on his way home, basically when we need something extra to add for supper.
I haven't been going out much simply because it's hard to take Noah out alone with my pulled muscle. It really hasn't been so bad. I've enjoyed watching the snow fall because I haven't needed to be out in it and it's helped me think of using up my stockpile instead of adding to it so fervently.
I've pulled a few things out of the freezer, which is great because I need to use those things instead of let them become freezer burned. We also had a lot of fruit and produce in the fridge that came in a gift basket we received from church. We also haven't needed to buy milk due to the generous gift of MANY free milk coupons from Vicki Oldfather. Between the few coupons I had and all the ones she gave me we haven't had to buy milk all month. There are still 4 gallons in the fridge. Looking at the dates they should last through the end of the month.
My goal for the rest of the month is to figure out what I have in both freezers and start using it. I'm hoping to get a list made up of what types of meat I have and then start using it. I tend to leave things in the freeze for too long and then it doesn't always taste good. I want to make sure that I don't end up saving it for so long that I end up wasting it and the money that I spent on it. I'm hoping for a good response to the post about menu ideas so I'll have some fresh ideas of what to make with the food in the freezer.
Menu Ideas
I'm feeling very uncreative lately. It seems like I make the same few things over and over again. I was thinking it might be fun to have send out a call for new frugal recipes. What kinds of inexpensive dishes do you make for your family? Anyone willing to share one or two?
It could be anything you like, breakfast, dinner, snacks or desert. You can do a whole meal or just a dish. It's always fun to see what a dish will cost so you could add in approximate prices, but it's not necessary.
My thought is that you could either email them or just leave them as a comment here on the blog. I'll make a post with them so that everyone can see and get some new ideas.
I know for me, I only think about making specific dishes from certain ingredients. I know there is much more that I could be doing with my stockpile, but I just don't have the creativity most days. Hopefully some of you will share with me and add a little extra spice to my life and cooking.
It could be anything you like, breakfast, dinner, snacks or desert. You can do a whole meal or just a dish. It's always fun to see what a dish will cost so you could add in approximate prices, but it's not necessary.
My thought is that you could either email them or just leave them as a comment here on the blog. I'll make a post with them so that everyone can see and get some new ideas.
I know for me, I only think about making specific dishes from certain ingredients. I know there is much more that I could be doing with my stockpile, but I just don't have the creativity most days. Hopefully some of you will share with me and add a little extra spice to my life and cooking.
A Couple of more IPs
Not sure how many there will be for this post, but there was one in my email so I thought that I would make up a new post.
$1/2 Philadelphia cream cheese
$1/1 Coffee-Mate
$2/1 Robitussin
$1/2 Any Pillsbury products. (haven't printed yet, but that's what the coupon description on SD said.)
$10/$20 at Officemax
$1/2 Philadelphia cream cheese
$1/1 Coffee-Mate
$2/1 Robitussin
$1/2 Any Pillsbury products. (haven't printed yet, but that's what the coupon description on SD said.)
$10/$20 at Officemax
Free $5 at Davanni's for completeing their online survey
I was going through my junk mail this evening and found this months email from Davanni's pizza. Every couple of months they offer a free personal pizza or $5 off anything coupon for taking a survey.
This month they have a survey about online ordering with a few other questions thrown in. I think it is 25 questions long. It took about 5 minutes to complete. At the end they ask for your address and will mail out a $5 off postcard.
Here is the link to their monthly newsletter. The surveys are usually located here. They also have an email sign-up if you are interested so that you never miss out on the coupons. Davanni's Insider
Check out their online menu to see what types of things you can get with your $5. I think subs are around $5. I usually get a personal pizza for just over the $5 mark. I also tend to do take out instead of eating in with the family and spending a lot more then the $5.
I think the survey is one per computer, but I'm not sure. I used to be able to go through my email and Jason's to complete a survey for each of us, but last time it didn't let me. I'll have Jason try at work on Monday and report back how it goes.
This month they have a survey about online ordering with a few other questions thrown in. I think it is 25 questions long. It took about 5 minutes to complete. At the end they ask for your address and will mail out a $5 off postcard.
Here is the link to their monthly newsletter. The surveys are usually located here. They also have an email sign-up if you are interested so that you never miss out on the coupons. Davanni's Insider
Check out their online menu to see what types of things you can get with your $5. I think subs are around $5. I usually get a personal pizza for just over the $5 mark. I also tend to do take out instead of eating in with the family and spending a lot more then the $5.
I think the survey is one per computer, but I'm not sure. I used to be able to go through my email and Jason's to complete a survey for each of us, but last time it didn't let me. I'll have Jason try at work on Monday and report back how it goes.
$5 RR at Walgreens up for grabs
I have a $5 RR that expires tonight 12-20-08. I've already been out today and come home and don't really want to go out any more so I am offering it up to those in town who would want to come get it.
The snow on the sidewalk is just too deep for me and being Jason isn't home to dig me out I'd rather let someone else have it then just let it go to waste.
There are some good deals this week, especially if you get a free $5 off. Give me a call if your interested. I put it up on facebook also, but not really sure if anyone will take it or not.
The snow on the sidewalk is just too deep for me and being Jason isn't home to dig me out I'd rather let someone else have it then just let it go to waste.
There are some good deals this week, especially if you get a free $5 off. Give me a call if your interested. I put it up on facebook also, but not really sure if anyone will take it or not.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Trying to get orginized
Today has been a pretty lazy day around here. I'm starting my evening by trying to get organized. I haven't really been keeping up on the deals. As I start looking at my fliers and online I feel like I am wading through mud trying to get everything straight.
There seem to be some really great deals right now, even many free items. The problem is that I just keep reading posts of what people are getting instead of someone telling me how to do it. I guess that's why you guys are here right? Looking for someone to lay it all out for you just like I am wishing for this evening.
Hopefully I will be able to have a few hours to wade through the muck and all of us will be able to clearly see what the deals are this week.
I think I might just start going down the list of stores, starting with the easy ones so I feel like I am accomplishing something. Accomplishments are good, and they help keep me motivated to work on the harder deals.
Aldi
Remember you can price match the produce to Walmart
3lb bag of apples $1.99
Red Grapefruit $.29 each
Sunkist Navel Oranges 4lb bag $1.99
6.5 inch Poinsettias $3.49
Rainbow
Roundy's eggs $.98, limit 1
Roundy's granulated sugar $.98, limit 1
Nestle Baking chips or pieces $1.98, -$1.50/1 IP =1/$.48, limit 2
Crystal farms cream cheese $.98, limit 2
Muir Glen 28oz organic tomatoes or sause $1.66, -$1/1MF or $.75/1MF=1/$.66 or 1/$.91
Stouffer's entrees $2, Buy 5 get $2 OYNO, -$1/3x2=6/$8 or $1.33 each
Ronzoni smart taste pasta $.98, -$1/1MF=1/Free
Roundy's sandwich bread $.89
Colgate $.99, -$.75/1 from this weeks insert. Also many IPs=1/$.25 or free depending on the coupons you have.
Cub
3-day sale Thursday-Saturday, Berries for $1.98 raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.
Twin pack milk $4.98 with in ad coupon
Cub large eggs $.99
Grapes, First lb free with in ad coupon
Cub white bread 24oz $.99
Ocean Spray cranberry juice blends of cocktail $1.99, -$.55/1 MF from this weeks RP insert=1/$1.44
Arnold Soft Natural bread, BOGO, -$.55/1x2=2/??I'm guessing less then $2
Buy 6 Kellogg's cereal get $6 off your next order. Being the coupon is for your order you should be able to use 6 $1/1 IP or insert MF coupons with it. Some in the ad are priced 6/$15, but there are others that are cheaper.
Celery $1.28
Organic apples 3lb bag, $2.98
Homelife designer paper plates 45 ct $2, -$1/1 Blinki expired 9-31-08=1/$1
Green Giant Streamers $1, -$1/1 MF=1/Free There are expired and non expired $1/1.
Target
Buy 5 Keebler or Sunshine cookies or crackers get a $5 Target giftcard.
Advertised price is $2.50, but reported prices range from $1.02 on up. There are $1/1 Keebler cookie IP that I linked in the last IP coupon post. There are also $1/1 Keeber cracker insert coupons from a little bit ago. Looks like you could get 5 boxes for $2.50 of less after the giftcard.
Per Becca
Airwick Lumin starter kit $4.99, -$5/1 MF from this weeks inserts=1/Free
There is a giftcard deal running through 12-15-08-Buy 4 Glade holiday scents get a $5 giftcard. Prices start at $2.50. There are many coupons out there. I guess that there are some $2/1 coupons which would make it $2 OOP + the $5 giftcard for $3 overage all in all. There seems to be many ways to make this into a $$, but I haven't really looked into it. Just don't have the energy to figure the whole thing out this year. Look luck to those who want to try. Here are the IPs that I know of to go with this deal.
BOGO Glad
B2G1 Free Glade refills
Rayovac batteries $1 (dollar spot), -$1/1 MF=1/Free
AF Ham steaks ??, -$2/1 TC=1/? Last week these were on sale so they were free. It sounds like they are under $.50 this week.
Broccoli and Cauliflower, get the bag yourself kind and weigh it out to $1, -$1/1 TC=1/Free
I'm very behind on what the deals are at CVS and WAGs, but will do my best. There might be quite a bit that I miss, but here goes...
Walgreens
Right now there is supposed to be a promotion going on that is you buy $25 (before coupons) you should get a $5 RR. I haven't been to WAGs in a while so I haven't tried it yet. It looks like it needs to be $25 before tax.
-Looks like people are getting glucose meters to bump them over $25 and then using the MF from past inserts to make the meters free. It's like getting a free $5 RR.
Scotch tape 3 pk 2/$2, -$2 EasySaver (ES) Rabate on 2=2/Free
Renyolds wrap 20ft $1.89, -$.99 in ad coupon (pg16), -$1/1MF=1/Free $.01 overage
Maybelline BOGO, -$4/1x2=2/$?? Many people coming away with free makeup
Arm & Hammer laundry detergent $6.99, -$1.99 in ad coupon, -$1/1 IP=1/$.99 (get 6 and turn it into a MM with the $5 RR)
Sure Deodarant $1.99, -$1.50 off in Ad coupon, -$1/1 IP=1/$.51 overage
Dimetapp $3.99, -$2/1x3=3/$5.97 -$5RR WYB 3=3/$.97
I'm sure there are more great finds at Walgreens this week and ways to make them into MM with the $5 RR WYB $25, but it is 11:30 now and time for bed. I probably won't have time to get back to this before next week, but hopefully some of the info is helpful. Hopefully, things are a little clearer for all then when I started this post. I'm really not sure if they are clearer for me because now I feel like I need to spend a couple of hours looking through my coupons to find the right ones and writing out my plan on a list so that I can go shopping later.
Night all
There seem to be some really great deals right now, even many free items. The problem is that I just keep reading posts of what people are getting instead of someone telling me how to do it. I guess that's why you guys are here right? Looking for someone to lay it all out for you just like I am wishing for this evening.
Hopefully I will be able to have a few hours to wade through the muck and all of us will be able to clearly see what the deals are this week.
I think I might just start going down the list of stores, starting with the easy ones so I feel like I am accomplishing something. Accomplishments are good, and they help keep me motivated to work on the harder deals.
Aldi
Remember you can price match the produce to Walmart
3lb bag of apples $1.99
Red Grapefruit $.29 each
Sunkist Navel Oranges 4lb bag $1.99
6.5 inch Poinsettias $3.49
Rainbow
Roundy's eggs $.98, limit 1
Roundy's granulated sugar $.98, limit 1
Nestle Baking chips or pieces $1.98, -$1.50/1 IP =1/$.48, limit 2
Crystal farms cream cheese $.98, limit 2
Muir Glen 28oz organic tomatoes or sause $1.66, -$1/1MF or $.75/1MF=1/$.66 or 1/$.91
Stouffer's entrees $2, Buy 5 get $2 OYNO, -$1/3x2=6/$8 or $1.33 each
Ronzoni smart taste pasta $.98, -$1/1MF=1/Free
Roundy's sandwich bread $.89
Colgate $.99, -$.75/1 from this weeks insert. Also many IPs=1/$.25 or free depending on the coupons you have.
Cub
3-day sale Thursday-Saturday, Berries for $1.98 raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.
Twin pack milk $4.98 with in ad coupon
Cub large eggs $.99
Grapes, First lb free with in ad coupon
Cub white bread 24oz $.99
Ocean Spray cranberry juice blends of cocktail $1.99, -$.55/1 MF from this weeks RP insert=1/$1.44
Arnold Soft Natural bread, BOGO, -$.55/1x2=2/??I'm guessing less then $2
Buy 6 Kellogg's cereal get $6 off your next order. Being the coupon is for your order you should be able to use 6 $1/1 IP or insert MF coupons with it. Some in the ad are priced 6/$15, but there are others that are cheaper.
Celery $1.28
Organic apples 3lb bag, $2.98
Homelife designer paper plates 45 ct $2, -$1/1 Blinki expired 9-31-08=1/$1
Green Giant Streamers $1, -$1/1 MF=1/Free There are expired and non expired $1/1.
Target
Buy 5 Keebler or Sunshine cookies or crackers get a $5 Target giftcard.
Advertised price is $2.50, but reported prices range from $1.02 on up. There are $1/1 Keebler cookie IP that I linked in the last IP coupon post. There are also $1/1 Keeber cracker insert coupons from a little bit ago. Looks like you could get 5 boxes for $2.50 of less after the giftcard.
Per Becca
Airwick Lumin starter kit $4.99, -$5/1 MF from this weeks inserts=1/Free
There is a giftcard deal running through 12-15-08-Buy 4 Glade holiday scents get a $5 giftcard. Prices start at $2.50. There are many coupons out there. I guess that there are some $2/1 coupons which would make it $2 OOP + the $5 giftcard for $3 overage all in all. There seems to be many ways to make this into a $$, but I haven't really looked into it. Just don't have the energy to figure the whole thing out this year. Look luck to those who want to try. Here are the IPs that I know of to go with this deal.
BOGO Glad
B2G1 Free Glade refills
Rayovac batteries $1 (dollar spot), -$1/1 MF=1/Free
AF Ham steaks ??, -$2/1 TC=1/? Last week these were on sale so they were free. It sounds like they are under $.50 this week.
Broccoli and Cauliflower, get the bag yourself kind and weigh it out to $1, -$1/1 TC=1/Free
I'm very behind on what the deals are at CVS and WAGs, but will do my best. There might be quite a bit that I miss, but here goes...
Walgreens
Right now there is supposed to be a promotion going on that is you buy $25 (before coupons) you should get a $5 RR. I haven't been to WAGs in a while so I haven't tried it yet. It looks like it needs to be $25 before tax.
-Looks like people are getting glucose meters to bump them over $25 and then using the MF from past inserts to make the meters free. It's like getting a free $5 RR.
Scotch tape 3 pk 2/$2, -$2 EasySaver (ES) Rabate on 2=2/Free
Renyolds wrap 20ft $1.89, -$.99 in ad coupon (pg16), -$1/1MF=1/Free $.01 overage
Maybelline BOGO, -$4/1x2=2/$?? Many people coming away with free makeup
Arm & Hammer laundry detergent $6.99, -$1.99 in ad coupon, -$1/1 IP=1/$.99 (get 6 and turn it into a MM with the $5 RR)
Sure Deodarant $1.99, -$1.50 off in Ad coupon, -$1/1 IP=1/$.51 overage
Dimetapp $3.99, -$2/1x3=3/$5.97 -$5RR WYB 3=3/$.97
I'm sure there are more great finds at Walgreens this week and ways to make them into MM with the $5 RR WYB $25, but it is 11:30 now and time for bed. I probably won't have time to get back to this before next week, but hopefully some of the info is helpful. Hopefully, things are a little clearer for all then when I started this post. I'm really not sure if they are clearer for me because now I feel like I need to spend a couple of hours looking through my coupons to find the right ones and writing out my plan on a list so that I can go shopping later.
Night all
Monday, December 8, 2008
Some deals and free items for this week
I haven't been doing a very good job getting a weekly list made it. It seems to be taking a lot of time and lately the deals have been feast or famine. Some weeks there simple isn't anything very exciting on sale, but other weeks it I spend so much time shopping that I don't have any time to blog.
I probably won't get a list made up this week, but I do have a couple of deals to start the week out. I'll make a post here or there throughout the week if I find more great deals and have the time to type them up.
Cub
Free 1lb of grapes with in ad coupon
Green Giant Steamers $1, $1/1 MF expired=Free
Homelife paper plates 44ct? $2, $1/1 MF blinkie-expired=1/$1
Kellogg's cereal
-in ad coupon for $6 off your grocery order. This is a MF, but you should be able to use it alone with other MF being this coupons is buy 6 get $6 off your order, not off the cereal.
-There are $1/1 MF from the insert a few weeks ago and also $1/1 IPs
-It's been reported that some varieties are $2 so if you use 6 $1/1 and the $6 off your order then you will get 6 boxes for FREE.
Ocean Spray cranberry $1.98, -$.55/1 MF=1/$1.44
I probably won't get a list made up this week, but I do have a couple of deals to start the week out. I'll make a post here or there throughout the week if I find more great deals and have the time to type them up.
Cub
Free 1lb of grapes with in ad coupon
Green Giant Steamers $1, $1/1 MF expired=Free
Homelife paper plates 44ct? $2, $1/1 MF blinkie-expired=1/$1
Kellogg's cereal
-in ad coupon for $6 off your grocery order. This is a MF, but you should be able to use it alone with other MF being this coupons is buy 6 get $6 off your order, not off the cereal.
-There are $1/1 MF from the insert a few weeks ago and also $1/1 IPs
-It's been reported that some varieties are $2 so if you use 6 $1/1 and the $6 off your order then you will get 6 boxes for FREE.
Ocean Spray cranberry $1.98, -$.55/1 MF=1/$1.44
This weeks Menu
So what are the Gudims eating this week? Well, I have a plan, but we will have to wait and see if the meals actually get made. Dinner has kind of fallen on Jason most of the time now so it's not always easy to make a real meal at 6:30 when you are tired, have a ton of homework, and need to get Noah in bed. He's going a great job though and I'm really impressed with how he just keeps going.
This is what I am thinking for supper this week. I have most of the meat out of the freezer so maybe I will be able to get it started before he gets home and he'll just need to finish it up.
Monday
Grilled tuna and tomato soup. We got grapes to go with it, but didn't end up getting them washed before we eat.
Tuesday
Not really sure. I took some small steaks out of the freezer, but haven't figured out what to do with them.
Wednesday
Simple Supper
Thursday
Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies
Friday
Chicken/veggie soup
Saturday
Leftovers
I guess that I don't have prices to add in this week. The meat have been in the freezer so I'm not sure on that and most of the veggies were free from one place or another.
This is what I am thinking for supper this week. I have most of the meat out of the freezer so maybe I will be able to get it started before he gets home and he'll just need to finish it up.
Monday
Grilled tuna and tomato soup. We got grapes to go with it, but didn't end up getting them washed before we eat.
Tuesday
Not really sure. I took some small steaks out of the freezer, but haven't figured out what to do with them.
Wednesday
Simple Supper
Thursday
Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies
Friday
Chicken/veggie soup
Saturday
Leftovers
I guess that I don't have prices to add in this week. The meat have been in the freezer so I'm not sure on that and most of the veggies were free from one place or another.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
More internet coupons
I've been poking around on the internet this afternoon and have found some more IP coupons to share.
$1/1 Kebler cookies. Per HCW there will be a $5 gift card offer this coming week. Buy 5 Keebler cookies or crackers for $2.50 each get a $5 gift card. If you can print 5 coupons then you would be able to get 5 cookies for $.50 each.
$1/1 Lean Cuisine. Probably a little late, but Cub has these 50% off this week.
$1/1 Rayovac Alkaline batteries. Guess they are in the $ spot at Target right now.
$1.75/1 off Reynolds parchment paper.
BOGO Red Gold 14.5 oz tomatoes.
$1.50/1 Nestle Toll house chips.
$1/1 Kebler cookies. Per HCW there will be a $5 gift card offer this coming week. Buy 5 Keebler cookies or crackers for $2.50 each get a $5 gift card. If you can print 5 coupons then you would be able to get 5 cookies for $.50 each.
$1/1 Lean Cuisine. Probably a little late, but Cub has these 50% off this week.
$1/1 Rayovac Alkaline batteries. Guess they are in the $ spot at Target right now.
$1.75/1 off Reynolds parchment paper.
BOGO Red Gold 14.5 oz tomatoes.
$1.50/1 Nestle Toll house chips.
Doubles at Kmart
I ended up going to Kmart on Sunday. I didn't end up with a whole lot, but it was more of a scouting trip for me then anything else. I have a great stockpile of most heath and beauty items so I don't like to spend $ on them if I know I can wait a while longer and possibly get them for free at WGs or CVS.
I went with a friend from church and her neighbor. It was fun, but we were pretty thorough. We ended up spending about 3 hours going up and down ever isle that would have products with coupons.
In the end I ended up with:
4 Fruit of the Loom tank tops. Clearance price was $.99 and I had $1/2 MF. These didn't double, but I was able to get a refund from CS.
5? Loreal eye shadow. I think the price was $3.79, -$2/1 MF
1 Gillette men's body wash $3.99, -$2/1 MF from this weeks insert
3 Johnson and Johnson's First aide. Two gause pads and a roll of tape. All under $2, -$1/1 MF
1 Life Savers bag $1.79, -$1/1
All of these were free after coupons so all I had to pay was tax.
I also got:
6 Betty Crocker cake mixes $1
6Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50, -$.50/1
I also got $1 off because I bought 5 or more in a single order.
These were for Simple Supper and ended up being $8
All in all there were some good deals to be had. Most of the free items were already gone when we got there, but I think they restocked midweek. A couple of friends went throughout the week and seemed to find much more then I did. One said that her total was over $300 before coupons and something like $120 after coupons with some items not having coupons.
I would probably go again if they offer it. I think your success will kind of depend on what you are looking for. I was personally disappointed in the amount of groceries that they offered. There was only 2 isles with groceries. One of which was only a one sided isle with candy and cereal.
I went with a friend from church and her neighbor. It was fun, but we were pretty thorough. We ended up spending about 3 hours going up and down ever isle that would have products with coupons.
In the end I ended up with:
4 Fruit of the Loom tank tops. Clearance price was $.99 and I had $1/2 MF. These didn't double, but I was able to get a refund from CS.
5? Loreal eye shadow. I think the price was $3.79, -$2/1 MF
1 Gillette men's body wash $3.99, -$2/1 MF from this weeks insert
3 Johnson and Johnson's First aide. Two gause pads and a roll of tape. All under $2, -$1/1 MF
1 Life Savers bag $1.79, -$1/1
All of these were free after coupons so all I had to pay was tax.
I also got:
6 Betty Crocker cake mixes $1
6Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50, -$.50/1
I also got $1 off because I bought 5 or more in a single order.
These were for Simple Supper and ended up being $8
All in all there were some good deals to be had. Most of the free items were already gone when we got there, but I think they restocked midweek. A couple of friends went throughout the week and seemed to find much more then I did. One said that her total was over $300 before coupons and something like $120 after coupons with some items not having coupons.
I would probably go again if they offer it. I think your success will kind of depend on what you are looking for. I was personally disappointed in the amount of groceries that they offered. There was only 2 isles with groceries. One of which was only a one sided isle with candy and cereal.
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