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Our Readers
I just wanted to give a shout out to all you wonderful readers! Your comments are so wonderful and we love hearing your success stories. We also sincerely appreciate it when you e-mail over to us the great deals YOU are finding. Keep your eyes open and if you find a deal that you want posted e-mail us at sheshopssmart@gmail.com!
The Store is Out Again! What Should I Do?
# 1) Price match
The most common store to price match at is Walmart. You need to be sure you have the ad with you in case they ask to see the price you are matching. Walmart will match qualifing competitors stores ads. When you are price matching you have to make sure it is the exact brand, size and quantity that the product in the ad is for. You may also price match a name brand product to a WF or GV brand product as long as it is the same size. You can also use a coupon with an item you are price matching.
The only thing you can not price match is a % off item, a BOGO or B1G1 item and other promotions such as spend $25 get $10 OYNSO.
This is also a great option for someone who likes to use the "all in one" grocery smarts list. Instead of going from store to store head to your Walmart and get it all in one stop!
Target has also started price matching. It is a fairly new decision they have made, so I am unsure of all the details, but I would assume that their rules would be similar to that of Walmarts. Be sure to call and ask your store if you have questions about price matching.
# 2) Prepay/ Special Order
If you know that you want an item and it isn't on the shelf talk to a manager about special ordering the item you would like to purchase. You can also ask if you can prepay for the item (especially for an item that you want and you know there is a catalina that goes with it) and pick it up when it comes in. I myself have never tried either of these tips, but because I use tip #3 the most, but it's worth a try.
# 3) Shop on the days when you know your store restocks
Most grocery stores sales start on Wednesday mornings. That means when you get there at 6am everything would be there. I myself don't even think about getting out of bed until 9am, so this was an awful idea for me. Most weeks I do my shopping on Wednesday evenings and get everything on my list. If I can't make it on Wednesday I know my store stocks there shelves again on Saturdays. So, I would try to make it that day. Every store stocks at different times, so never hesitate to ask your store when they do. Let them know you are looking for a certain item and that you would like to purchase it when it is on sale and ask them when during that week they plan on getting more in.
# 4) Get a Rain check
If an item is out and you are willing to just wait until the next week to pick it up, request a rain check. A rain check holds the sale price for 30 days. If an item is still not in stock in 30 days, you can request another rain check. Before you request a rain check be sure to make sure your coupons don't expire before your next visit. Otherwise, the rain check will probably be worthless to you if you can't combine it with your coupons.
Coupon Giveaway
puttin on the ritz....
1 package Ritz crackers
chicken breasts or chicken strips (I use chicken strips. My family eats that better)
1 stick of melted butter
season salt
Preheat oven to 350. Crumble up crackers real good. Dip chicken in butter. Cover good on both sides then put season salt on both sides. Roll in crackers on both sides.Put in dish. Pour remaining butter and crackers over chicken in dish. Bake for 1 hour.
1 lb. melted chocolate bark coating or 12 oz. bag chocolate chips
3 drops mint flavor
Ritz Crackers (I used wheat)
Melt chocolate in microwave following directions on package. Add the mint flavoring.Dip Ritz Crackers in the chocolate and place on parchment paper to dry.
Notes
These taste like thin mint cookies.
1 extra large can Jiff creamy peanut butter
1 box low sodium Ritz crackers
3 packages chocolate almond bark
Put Jiff peanut butter between 2 Ritz crackers. Repeat process until there are no more Ritz crackers left in box.In a double boiler melt chocolate almond bark. With tongs dip the crackers in the melted almond bark.Place on wax paper and allow chocolate to harden.
These are great no bake cookies. It is important that you always use the exact ingredients listed. If you do the cookies will taste like those famous Girl Scout cookies.
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Prep Time:
30 min
1 hr 20 min
28 servings
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Swiss Cheese, divided
1 can (8 oz.) sauerkraut, drained
1/4 lb. cooked corned beef, chopped
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
BEAT eggs, milk, mustard and parsley with wire whisk until well blended; pour over ingredients in baking dish.
BAKE 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 28 squares, cutting between the crackers. Serve warm.
Jazz It Up ***
Use the Deli-Rye Triscuits
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 27 min
Makes: 12 servings
Ingredients:
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
36 TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers
Preparation:
HEAT oven to 400°F. Combine all ingredients except crackers; spoon onto crackers.
PLACE on baking sheet.
BAKE 5 to 7 min. or until hot. Serve warm.
Kraft Kitchens Tips:
Make Ahead
These tasty summer treats can be made in advance. Combine all ingredients except crackers; refrigerate until ready to serve. Spoon over crackers, then bake as directed.
Utah Newspaper Deal
Alright if you haven't already figured out to get a lot for less or monthly report cards like we are, you need a Sunday newspaper for every person in your home. Everything else you need to make this work is FREE. The classes are FREE as well as the weekly Grocery Smarts lists.
Through Grocery Smarts we are able to offer you the LOWEST price on a subscription to Sundays only paper possible! It is super inexpensive to order multiple copies of just Sundays paper which is the only day you get coupons in the paper.
We do not work for the papers, but have just worked out a deal with them to be able to sell the papers at the best available rate.
There is nothing else you need to get started on saving big like this. Grocery Smarts lists are FREE, the classes are FREE and so is She Shops Smart blog.
Because there are so many newspapers in the state of Utah and each area has different options it would be confusing to post all the prices here, but the paper will end up costing you less than $1.00 and you know you are getting the best rate possible and also supporting the lists and website your are already using each week.
By getting a paper subscription there are 8 benefits
- You don't have to get out of bed at 7am to run down to the gas station to make sure you'll get your papers
- If you get your paper at the gas station and the inserts are missing, most times it because someone took them, there is nothing to do. It's sad but a reality.
- The newspaper companies are not subject to giving the same coupons to the gas station as they are to subscribers.
- If an insert is ever missing out of a paper (it happened to me for the first time last week) and you are a subscriber, just call the paper and let them know. Monday they brought me my missing RPs.
- When you go on vacation you can put your subscription on hold so you aren’t missing any coupons
- It helps keep Grocery Smarts lists and classes stay FREE
- It's cheaper to get a subscription than it is to buy the papers individually each week.Through Grocery Smarts we can get you the paper for less than a $1.00.
To start delivery of your papers right away e-mail us at sheshopssmart@gmail.com. We place our orders on Fridays! Be sure to tell us where you live and if you are currently a subscriber to a paper.
* Note-You cannot call the newspaper yourself and request this deal. You will need to e-mail us so we can help you get your order placed
For Fun
Tori
Back to School Supply Deals
Crayola Crayons 24ct
.20 at Shopko (limit 4)
Pencil Box
Shopko .50 (limit 4)
# 2 Pencils
.9 cents at Walgreens (limit 12)
2 pocket Folders
.9 cents at Walgreens (limit 12)
2 Pack of Pink Erasers
Target .20
Elmer’s school glue 2-pack glue sticks
Target .20
Click here for all the Staples deals this week.
Dry Erase Markers
$1.00 at Staples
Dry Erase Board
$2.00 at Staples
Zebra Cadoozles Mechanical Pencils 10/pack
Sale: $2.90
Easy rebate: $2.99 (one per household)
$1/2 IP HERE
Final Price: $ Money Maker after rebate
Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens, medium, black, 5/pack
Sale: $4.99
Easy Rebate: $4.99 (one per household)
$1/2 IP HERE
Final Price: $1 Money Maker after rebate
Since you can only submit only one rebate for each product, just buy one of each and use one $1/2 to make a profit of $2
Back Pack
FREE after rebate at Staples (read the details here and to see all the deals at Staples this week)
Lunch Box
Staples you can buy one for $9.99 and get a food/beverage container 50% off.
3 FREE Chiropractic Visits!
Hansen Chiropractic in Utah County is celebrating their 30 years of chiropractic care in Utah County. They are wanting to give back to the community by offering some AMAZING deals. I couldn't even believe how amazing they were!
For first time patients will include x-rays (if needed), exam, consultation and chiropractic adjustment(s).
For current or previous patients they will have 3 adjustments!
(They are super family friendly! They have a children's room with toys and movies while mom and dad are getting adjusted. )
ADHD
Here is the coupon you will need to print off and take with you.
Pure Joy
"I am going on vacation and planning my list while we are there. I am going to get 6 toothbrushes and 6 toothpastes for FREE in CALIFORNIA"
Amy in Lehi- that seriously made my night!
"I had a nightmare about coupons. First, I left them at home and then when I did finally get them everything was gone that I wanted!"
Susan in Layton
I have dreams all the time about coupons too Susan!
"I love showing my mother-in-law that my food storage looks nicer than hers now."
Lana in Provo
"I can't wait to get home from grocery shopping and take a picture of what I bought. I need to start a scrapbook for all my grocery purchases!"
Kristi in Mapelton
"Last Sunday I thought the coupons were so great I went to the gas station and bought 20 extra papers"
Ashley in Salt Lake
"My husband told me NO more cereal"
Yes, this one is me
"I stalk the She Shops Smart blog 100 times waiting for the preview list"
Jana in Nephi
"Wednesday mornings are like my mini Christmas morning."
Sherri in Lehi
"My kid's told me no more Macaroni and Cheese"
Candi in Payson
"All the Albertson's checkers no my preferred savings card number by heart I go so often"
Sonya
"My basement food storage looks like it's own little grocery store!"
Lindsey in Manti
These comments made my day and I know I am missing a ton. Keep em coming..........
Freebie Wednesday at Arbys
Don't forget that today, July 22nd, at Arby's you get a FREE Roastburger with any soft drink purchase. Click here, to read more about Arby's freebie Wednesdays and see their summer calendar
FREE SMOOTHIE on Wednesday!
The $50 Grocery Budget
After my stock-up phase it was so easy to spend only $50 for EVERYTHING.
I honestly could spend $30-$40 a week, but I am trying so hard to build up my long term food storage that I spend the entire $50 budget. I hope that in a few months I have my food storage and I can cut my budget to even less than $50.
Free Pastry at Starbucks
What is for Dinner? Panda Express
Coupon Giveaway
To enter our giveaway all you have to do is
Free Mocha Mondays
Staples Deals 7/19-7/25
" Buy any backpack, get 100% back in Staples Rewards. It's like getting a FREE backpack! Limit 1 backpack per mailing address. Purchase price paid for backpack will be credited to customer’s Staples Rewards® account. Must be a member of Staples Rewards®. Valid for purchases 7/19/09–7/25/09. Valid in-store, @ staples.com or by phone. Staples rewards will be mailed in October. Not valid on previous purchases. "
FREE after easy rebate Limit ONE per household Plus tax where applicable Offer valid in store only While supplies last
Zebra Cadoozles mechanical pencils 10/pack
Sale: $2.90
Easy rebate: $2.99
Final Price: FREE after rebate
Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens, medium, black, 5/pack
Sale: $4.99
Easy Rebate: $4.99
Final Price: FREE after rebate
Pentel Handy Line retractable assorted highlighters, 4/pack
Sale: $4.99
Easy Rebate: $4.99 easy rebate
Final Price: FREE after rebate
Staple Slim-Line pencil sharpener
Sale: $15.99
Instant Savings: $5.99 instant savings
Easy Rebate: $10 .00
Final Price: FREE after rebate
$1 Items
Limit 2 per customer
Pentel Pens 5 pack
Expo dry erase markers 4 pack
Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers 3 pack
3-Hole Punch
Staples Perforated Mini Legal Pads
Staples 5½" x 4" Notebook
Staples photo supreme 8½" x 11" paper, 50/pack
Sale: $12.98
Easy Rebate: $11.98
Final Price: $1.00 after rebate
$2 items
Limit 2 per customer
Dry-Erase Board
Pilot Erasable Gel Pens 3-pack
12 Staples mechanical pencils
Staples Stickies adhesive notes
Staples eraser/grip combo pack
BOGO Deals
Better binders
Sale: Buy 3, get 1 Free
Staples Graph Ruled notebooks, composition books, filler paper and pads
Sale: Buy 1, get 1 Free
Book Sox
Sale: Buy any 2 and get a 3-D Box Sox FREE instantly
Lunch Bag - Buy any $9.99 lunch bag and get a food/beverage container 50% off.
Easy as 1, 2, FREE
Target Has:
$13.99 when you buy 2 Schick Quattro Razors $6.99 each
$8 when you use two $4.00/1 Schick Quattro Titanium coupons from SS 6/14
=Pay $5.98 out of pocket and receive a $5.00 Target Gift Card!
It’s like paying $0.98 for two after gift card and coupons!!!
Walgreens Has:
Goody Ouchless Flex HeadbandSale:$3.99
Use$$1.00 printable HERE
Also Use: 3.99 rebate printed at checkout
Final Price: $1.00 overage = MONEY MAKER :)
Albertsons Has:
Reser Dips 8.0 oz with $1/1 coupon = FREE
click here to go their site and get the coupon
Let alone all the great ideas there are with your double coupons!
Macey's Has:
Kellogg's Cereal, 12.2-18 oz. Froot Loops or Corn Pops
Use in-ad store coupon: $6.00 off when you buy 4, limit 1 coupon per customer.
Also use manufacturer's coupon: Kelloggs Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops or Apple Jacks Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger $1.50/1 (Expires: 7-19-09) RP-6/7
Final Price. $ FREE
Leave us a comment, and tell us about other great things you have picked up for FREE or close to free this week!
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Target 7/19-7/25
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Walgreens 7/19-7/25
Registry Reward Deals:
Rice Krispies, Mini Wheats, Smart Start, Raisin Bran or Raisin Bran Crunch 2/$5
get $1.00 register Reward when you buy two
use $1.00 from 6/7 Red plum– Rice Krispies, Mini Wheats (exp 7/19-must use Sunday)
use $1.00 from 6/7 RP – Raisin Bran (exp 7/19-must use Sunday)
Final Price: $1.00 each
Dentyne Ice 60 pk 2 for $4
get $1.00 Register Reward when you bvy two
use the$1 off 2 from 6/14 Smart Source
Final Price: $1 each
Glade Sense & Spray, Flameless Candle, Lasting Impressions $6.99
get back a $1.00 Register Reward
use the $4.00 from July All You Magazine
Use the $3 coupons from the 7/12 red plum
Final Price: $2.99- $1.99
Pilot G2 GelPens 2pk $1
get back $1.00 Register Reward at checkout
Final Price: FREE
Excedrin Pain Relief 40-50ct $6.99 Buy one get one free
use the $1.00 from 7/12 Smart Source , use two
get back a $5.00 monthly register reward deal when you buy two
Final Price: two for FREE
Tylenol Extra Strength $4.99
get back a $3 Register Reward
use the $2 coupon from 6/21 Smart Source
Final Price: FREE
In store coupon deals
Dawn liquid $.99 (with insert coupon)
use the in store ad coupon
also use the $.25 coupon from 7/5 P&G
Final Price: $.74
Skintimate or Edge Shave Cream $1.99 (with insert coupon)
Use in store ad coupon
also use the $1.50 off 2 coupon from 7/12 Smart Source
Final Price: $1.24
I know lots of you are probably thinking more about doing something fun for the 24th of July, or maybe just another fun summer vacation but its a GREAT week to buy school supplies! Check out these deals!
School Supplies:
$.19 Each:
Penway rulers
Paper clips 100 ct
2 pocket poly folder with prongs
$.29 Each:
Penway erasers
Penway pencils 10 pk
$.39 Each:
Penway Poly binder or glue
Scotch transparent tape ½ x 450
$1/3 from 7/12 RP
Final Price: $.06!!!
$.49 Each:
5pk Bic Brite Highlighters
24pk Penway crayons
$.59 Each:
Scotch mailers or clasp envelopes
Penway Dual Hole pencil sharpener
It’s Academic sharpener & eraser
$.99 Each:
Crayola colored pencils 12pk
3 subject Penway notebook 120 sheets
It’s Academic stretch bookcover
Messenger Bag or Backpack $19.99 B1G1 free
School supplies $.09-$.19:
White Poster-board 22×28 inches
Penway Highlighters
Penway 2-pocket folders
#2 pencils, $.09 each (limit 12)
Paper Mate Prism Pens-10ct or Mechanical Pencils-5ct $.19 (limit 6)
Just a thought--crayons and paper can be great stocking stuffers for the little kids that love to color! Now is a great time to stock up!
Month Long Deals:
Goody Ouchless Flex Headband
Sale:$3.99
Use$$1.00 printable HERE
Also Use: 3.99 rebate printed at checkout
Final Price: $1.00 overage
Dove Body Mists
Sale: $4.49 each
Earn: $2 in RRs WYB2
Also Use: $1/1 6/28 RP
Cutter Advanced Insect Repellent (1 oz)
Sale: $2.00Use: $2.00 from SS 5/31
Final Price: FREE
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Other Coupons in Sundays Paper
pg A11 Smiths Marketplace
20% Off apparel, shoes and accessories
15% Off Home goods
pg A20 Smiths Clip N Save
Kroger Ice Cream $.59
Bar S Franks $.59
Smiths Hot Dog Buns $.59
pg E3 Discovery Gateway
2 for 1 admission
works for up to 6 people
Pg E8-9 (bottom of page) Ruby Tuesday
Buy One Entree Get One Free
*first entree must be one listed on coupon
Smiths Marketplace Insert
10% off Video Game Software and Accessories
10% off I-pod Accessories
15% off Any Music CD, Music Video, or Vinyl in Stock
20% off Cell Phone Accessories
Parade
$.25 Charmin on any one
pack of 4
Big roll, Ultra Strong, or Ultra Soft (10-31-09)
Kmart
$5.00 OFF purchase of $50.00
(on qualifying food and consumables, drugstore or school supply purchase)
Jo-Ann
40% off any one regular priced item
50% off your entire custom framing order
Toys R Us
Bonus offer rewards members only **(its free to join)**
15% Off any ONE video Game
Tanger Outlets
20% Off Any Single Item
20% Off Any Single Item
(Good Thru 8/31/09)
Bed Bath and Beyond
20% OFF any single item in the store
(8/10/09)
Salt Lake Tribune
pg A9
Smiths Marketplace
20% off Apparel Shoes and Accessories
15% Off Home
A20 Smiths Clip N Save
$.59 Kroger Ice Cream
$.59 Bar S Franks
$.59 Smiths Hot Dog Buns
D3 Discovery Gateway
2 for 1 admission
good for up to 6 people
D8-9 Ruby Tuesdays
BOGO entree (purchased entree must be one listed on coupon)
All other inserts same as in DMN
=see above
Daily Herald Coupons
inside the newspaper:
pg. A7 Smiths .59 ice cream
48-56 oz Kroger Deluxe All Varieties
Limit 2 with card & $25 min. purchase
July 19-21
Smiths .59 Bar S Franks
12oz Meat only
Limit 2 with card & $25 min. purchase
July 19-21
Smiths .59 Smith's Buns 8 count hamburger or hot dog
Limit 2 with card & $25 min. purchase
July 19-21
Other Coupons mixed in with the ads:
Tanger Outlet Coupon Insert 20% off ANY single item
Expires 8/31/09
Bed Bath and Beyond
20% off ANY single item in the store
Expires 8/10/09
Toys R Us/ Babues R Us
15% off ALL strollers and Travel Systems
7/19-7/25
15% off all carseats
7/19-7/25
15% off ANY one video game
7/19-7/25
Coupons in Paper Today
-Emily