Coupons in Sunday's Paper

Everyone should have received a 1 SS insert and 1 RP insert!

The Salt Lake Tribune received

A Michael's Craft Coupon

A Joann Craft Coupon

And Albertson's double coupons on page A10

The Deseret Morning News had

Albertson's double coupons on page A8

The Daily Herald had no double coupons, but they did have a Roberts Craft coupon.

$10 off $25 Purchase at JCPenney's

$10 savings coupon is valid for one-time use on a purchase of $25 or more, excluding taxes and shipping charges in our stores, jcp.com & catalog from May 28-June 2, 2009. Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase. One coupon per customer. Discount does not apply to: Value Right, "2 or more" prices, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Cookware, Electronics, Floor Care, Furniture & Mattresses, Kitchen Electrics, Personal Care, Sephora, Clarks, Easy Spirit, Levi's, Outlet Stores, Services, Salon Service & Service Contracts, Gift Card/e-Gift Cards, current orders or prior purchases, and the following additional jcp.com & catalog purchases: Combo prices, Online Daily Deals, Teleflora, Jodee Catalogs, Baby Gear and Toys. Discounts cannot be combined with any other discount coupon. Discount is applied to all qualifying items purchased on a prorated basis; any applicable refunds will be given in the prorated amount. No Cash Value.ASSOCIATE PROCEDURE: 1) Verify Offer Dates 2) Verify Minimum Purchase Amount 3) Scan Barcode 4) Place coupon in Media Bag

Click HERE to print the coupon off!

The Early Bee Gets the Balm

We're sorry, but our lip balm giveaway is so popular that today's stash of 1,000 is already gone! But don't worry, you still have a chance to get in on the Burt Day Gifts and celebrate our 25 Years for The Greater GoodTM!
The giveaway starts anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon EDT but no one knows exactly when! To equal the odds and give you the fairest chance at a free balm, we've randomized the giveaway to start anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 noon EDT. It could be anytime. For instance -- it may be 9:15 AM one day, 10:25 AM the next, or 11:51 AM the day after! We don't know either - and that's what makes it fun! And if you don't get it one day, you'll get your chance. The balm giveaway goes through June 20, 2009.
Be sure to come back tomorrow for another chance to join the fun.

Click Here to try and win!

Friday's Free Chocolate

Don't forget today's free chocolate. Click here to get to the original post and link!

I LOVE FREE CHOCOLATE!

Online Coupons

Some Printing Tips:


The lists
When I post the preview lists, it isn't important to print the actual list right then. If you end up printing the preview list you'll have to print off the entire list which can sometimes end up being 20-30 pages long!!!! If you wait to print the list off from Grocery Smarts you can customize your own list! Just click the start button in the upper right hand corner, select which items you need, then go back up by the start button and click the shrink button. It will condense your list to just the items you want to purchase. Then hit print. Most of the time I am only buying an 1/8 of the products on the list, so my list ends up being 1/2 page to a page long.



The IPS
The one thing I do recommend printing when I post the preview lists are the online coupons and here are some reasons why:

• Manufactures set limits on the amounts of coupons printed. When the limit is reached they pull their coupons off. That means occasionally you will go the print a coupon and it will be gone unless you printed it off at the beginning.


• This is even more important toward the end of a month. Coupons group A-C are reset at the first of the month, so when the coupons today were posted they may be near the end of their count.


• Sometimes manufactures will reset their coupons, but don't count on it. Just consider yourself lucky if they do.


• I know some people are having problems with IPS. I wish I could help out in that area, but I am not tech savvy enough. I have heard that switching browsers can help. Example: On Internet Explorer and they won't print try Fire Fox or vice virsa. Another great resource is pinching your pennies. They have an entire forum to troubleshooting your IPS.

Questions I ALWAYS get about IPS
Some questions to commonly asked IP questions

• "Are IP'S worth it? It seems like a lot of paper and ink to be wasting." My answer is it depends. I think after you have a couple months worth of newspaper coupons its hit and miss. I only print ones of that make things close to FREE or if it is something I really like or know I will need. You'll never catch me printing of cereal coupons or toothpaste coupons. That is because I have DOZENS of them from my newspaper. Now if you are staring out and only have a few coupons from the paper on the list then I definitely recommend using IPS to maximize your savings. My sister in law started out and only had a weeks worth of coupons, but wanted to start saving right away, so she maximized her coupons by using IPS. She told me her husband was frustrated by all the paper in ink she was using, but after she shopped she had saved over $50. That paper and ink WAY over paid for itself. IP'S are a great way of subsidizing newspaper coupons, but not a great substitute! Newspaper coupons will benefit you way more in the the long end.


• "How long do IP'S last". IPS have expiration dates on them the same way other coupons do. Most times they expire WAY faster than the ones in the paper. That's why I only print the ones off from the list that week. Otherwise they tend to expire before I have a chance to use them.


• "Can we print them off in black and white?" It depends on your store. Some stores will take black and white, some will not. Be sure to ask if you are planning on trying black and white.


• Do all stores take IP's and the answer is no. Not all stores do take IPS. Albertsons and Smiths DO! My suggestion with other stores is call ahead and ask if you are planning on using them on your shopping trip.

Also don't forget the two IP's per HOUSEHOLD rule!
Have fun printing!

Albertson's Preview

Here is the link to the Albertson's Preview!

It was delayed due to the holiday.

Thank you PYP for the list early.

Exciting News

OK this is HUGE.....

I KNOW my out of state readers are going to be JUMPING UP AND DOWN,,,,

Grocery Smarts has EXPANDED to:

Eastern Washington

Arizona

Idaho

and

Southern California

Just click on your area to find your local lists! As soon as I get more information about classes and papers in your areas I will post more, but the lists are officially up!!!! Let the savings begin!!!

Other areas where the lists are already!

Nevada-Las Vegas

Utah

Coupons in Sunday's Paper

Good Morning! Don't forget that today is a holiday weekend and there are no manufactures coupons in the paper!

Since I had a break from my normal coupon organizing and listing I thought I would take a minute and tell you all how much I appreciate you. As most of you know I started my blog as a hobby and have continued it that way. I never expected it to make me any "income" whatsoever and I plan on keeping it that way! My intentions were just to inform people that there is an alternative way to shop and save LOADS of money.

All my readers have made this blog SOOO much fun to run. Your comments are always to positive and supportive of me. I cannot express how grateful I am for each of my readers. Thank you so much for helping me keep this blog going. It is because of your comments and success stories I stay motivated enough to update this daily.

That reminds me, I have had a lack of posts this weekend for various reasons, one its a holiday, two I haven't been feeling well, and third my parents came into town to celebrate my birthday with me and my family! So I promise I will make it up to you next week with lots of extra posts.

Enjoy your weekend! I know I will!

Tori

Free Chocolate Fridays

Don't forget about FREE chocolate Fridays. Click here to go the original post and it will take you to the website!

Old Navy Weekly

I got home after teaching a class last night, which by the way was a blast girls, and Old Navy had already reset their coupons. Did anyone have any luck?

Have no idea what I am talking about? Click here to read other posts about Old Navy's Weekly Hunt!

Also I updated the birthday post here, with a lot of new FREE things that came through my e-mail the last 24 hours!

Free Chili Dog

Go to Weinershnitzle and get a Free Angus Chipotle Chili dog with the purchase of another Angus Chipotle chili dog at regular price!

Click here for the coupon!

Also if you sign up for the Weiner Club (link is under this post, called Birthday Clubs), and you'll recieve a coupon for a FREE chili cheese dog with ANY purchase!

Get Paid on your Birthday for Just Being YOU!

Yes, I know! I LOVE birthdays! I love everything about that special day, but now that I have been using coupons I LOVE it even more. My birthday is this weekend and I cannot believe the things retail places and even restaurants give away for your birthday. Here are just some of the things I have received the last couple days for my upcoming birthday! Isn't it great to get paid for just being YOU!

*Updated info with the things I have received after joining their e-clubs! A piece of advice too, I signed up intentionally for my B-Day which is tomorrow and a lot of these coupons will expire before I will have a chance to use them. Try and avoid signing up near your birthday, otherwise both coupons they send you, one for B-day, one for signing-up, will expire close to one another!

Children's Place gives you 15% off your entire purchase, on yours and your children's birthdays!

Tucanos (MY FAV) gives you a coupon for a FREE meal when you purchase another. We usually go at lunch time. Their menu is half the price if you go at lunch instead of during dinner hours! That means my husband and I can eat for $12.95!

Arby's gives you a free milk shake with the purchase of ANY sandwich

Chili's gives you a free molten cake dessert with the purchase on any entree. This will make a super cheap dinner when I combine my coupon with my one in Sunday's paper for $5 off an entree.

Del Taco gives you a FREE milk shake

Mimi Cafe gives you a $10 off coupon when you spend $20 or more.

Some other places I found, but didn't receive myself..YET!

Ben and Jerry's-Free ice cream

California Pizza Kitchen-Free meal for your kids on their birthday. Parents register first and then their children are registered. Only the kids get a free meal! http://www.cpk.com/cpkids/register.php

Cold Stone-Birthday Freebie's "Your birthday is your special day. We want to help you celebrate your birthday by giving you one FREE Creation! That's right, free ice cream, on us, just because you had a birthday. Must register and receive periodical promos. http://www.coldstonecreamery.com/birthday/birthday_club.aspx

Denny's-Near the special day for your child, he or she will receive a Birthday Card
entitling them to a free kid's entree and sundae*. Print off and mail in this form http://www.dennys.com/LiveImages/enProductImage_577.pdf

Fuddruckers-We want you to make the best of your Birthday, so when you and your friends come into Fuddruckers on that special day to celebrate, buy one meal and the other is on us!
All you have to do is register for the Fuddruckers Birthday Club (must provide Fuddruckers with email address to receive) and we'll e-mail you a special coupon for your Birthday. Please provide the following information http://www.metrodetroitfudds.com/birthday_club.asp

Famous Dave’s Barbeque - Fill out our sign-up form to join the P.I.G. (Pretty Important Guest) Club and I'll send you certificates good for FREE GIFTS, offers, news and more. Look for them in your inbox. It's that simple! All family members will receive their own birthday message. For all other communications, the message will be sent to the primary list member. http://www.famousdaves.com/pig-club

Fazoli’s - Free dessert they also send you a $2 off $5 purchase when you register. * They also e-mailed me a $3 of $5 purchase coupon! http://fazolis.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W

IHop-Sign up for Birthday Club and you will receive an e-coupon three weeks before your birthday! Children 12 and under will get a coupon for a * FREE kid's meal and drink. Members who are 13 and up will receive a coupon for 20% off their guest check, up to $10. These offers are only valid during the birthday month. http://www.yourfavoritepancakes.com/BirthdayClub/tabid/82/Default.aspx

Krispy Kreme donuts- I heard they give you 1/2 doz. donuts, but I will register and let you know what I find out

Melting Pot - Free Chocolate Fondue for two w/ the purchase of Entree for 2 http://www.themeltingpotclubfondue.com/

Noodles & Co. Sign up for Noodlegrams and you'll get the latest news and deals, fresh from the sauté. Before you know it, we'll email you a special offer, a free dish on your birthday and a surprise on your Noodlegram anniversary. * They also e-mailed me a coupon for a free entree with the purchase of another one at lesser or equal value!http://noodle.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W

Outback - Free Dessert if you tell them it is your birthday

Red Lobster - Join and get:Alerts about special Red Lobster events. Be the first to know about what’s going on at your favorite Red Lobster.Automatic entry in the prize drawing. A dinner for two, a fresh lobster dinner delivered to your door, or a trip to a seaside escape – every member has a chance to win prizes that celebrate a passion for seafood. A birthday gift. We know what you’re getting for your birthday – a surprise from us to help you celebrate.And more. Members are in on all the extras we’re cooking up, so join in the fun! http://www.redlobster.com/club/

Red Robin’s- Free gift for signing up and a free burger on your birthday. there is also a kids under 13 birthday club. * They also e-mailed me a coupon for $3 off my next purchase. http://redrobin.fbmta.com/forms/redrobin/Join.aspx?DOBM=5&DOBD=23&DOBY=1986

Rubio’s Mexican Grill -Join Rubio's Beach Club today with your e-mail address and treat yourself to exclusive offers, tasty specials and one-of-a kind contests and promotions via email. Remember, these unique programs are reserved for Rubio's Beach Club members only. I read that they give you a free meal up to the value of $7.00 on your birthday if you sign up for their web newsletter. * They also e-mailed me a coupon for a free taco. http://www.rubios.com/beachclub/

Ruby Tuesday’s - Just let us know the date and we'll send you the gift of a special offer to mark the occasion. http://www.rubytuesday.com/soconnected.asp

Sonic Drive In - Thanks again for joining the SONIC® Wacky Pack® Kids' Birthday Club. As a member you will receive a FREE Wacky Pack kids' meal on your birthday AND a $1.99 Wacky Pack with the purchase of a combo meal coupon on your 1/2 birthday. Plus, you will always have access to the fun activities on this website.We look forward to celebrating your birthday. See you soon. From your Wacky Friends at SONIC http://wackypack.kidsbirthdayclub.com/special_offer.cfm

Subway- We appreciate you as a customer. One way for us to show our appreciation is to remember you on your day. Tell us when your birthday is and we will make it worth your while. http://feedbackworks.com/club/1432. You can also sign up to send a friend a coupon for buy 1 6 in sub get 1 free and their anniversary club too! http://feedbackworks.com/club/1432

Wendy’s - Join their club for a birthday treat! As I signed up they also had a note that said I will receive a $1 off coupon within a week in my e-mail inbox. *They e-mailed me a coupon for $1 off a deluxe burger. It was a brick coupon so I was able to print 2. http://www.wendys.com/news/signUp.jsp

Wienerschnitzel will give you a free chili dog on your birthday. Do you crave all things wiener? Do you daydream about Chili Dogs, Corn Dogs and Chili Cheeseburgers? Now there's a place to get your fix – the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Lovers' Club. You'll get exciting news and great offers all year long from your favorite Wienerschnitzel location. Just fill out the form below and look for your FREE Original Chili Dog welcome message in a few days. *They also sent me a coupon for a free chili cheese dog with ANY purchase. http://wienerschnitzel.fbmta.com/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe&InputSource=W

I am sure this is not all that is out there, so feel free to comment and let me know if you know of anymore! So far there are 24 offers. There are only 30 days this month! Wow, almost everynight of your b-day month you could eat FREE!

Where can I find the Coupons?

I received an interesting question about coupons the other day!

Q: I don't want to get a newspaper subscription, so where else can I get the coupons in the paper?

A: You have a couple options.

• First you could ask your friends and neighbors for their coupons from their Sunday newspapers. I did this for a while myself. I use to take my in-laws, but they caught on fast to what I was doing and started using them. My neighbors caught on as well. Needless to say ALL of us receive multiple papers on Sundays. I also found that a lot of people cut out one or two "high valued" coupons out of the inserts. The $2.50 off any package of electrosol dish washing tablets is ALWAYS missing LOL! I also hated the hassle of having to drive around and collect the coupons everyone had saved for me.
  
• Second, I had absolutely no idea that you could buy coupons online until a girl in one of my classes told me she bought hers from ebay. I asked how much she paid and she quickly responded "$3.00" an insert plus S&H! I about cracked up laughing because the paper down at the gas station is $2.00!!! After she told me about this I started doing some research about it. I kept thinking I am in the wrong business if I can SELL my coupons. I found that it is uncommon for an entire insert to go on sale and it is in no way a money maker. I only found that people will sell their individual coupons they are NOT using. A great example is someone who doesn't have pets, sells their pet coupons, or someone who doesn't have a baby sells the diaper coupons, but don't plan on buying all the coupons from SS 3/15. That's the other problem I saw with this was. How would I know what insert they came from and what was the date? When grocery smarts list told me to use the tree top juice coupon from RP 4/18, I would have to figure out where all the clipped coupons that e-bay sent me needed to go to match the inserts.
  
• The last place I know you can get them is in trading forums, but again, you are not going to be getting entire coupon inserts. Only those coupons that other people won't be using, but again don't plan on being able to trade for the "valuable" coupons every body will use. That totally eliminates you from being able to get those "free items". Just use trading forums to get more of a coupon.

So bottom line here is that you need to breakdown and just get a paper subscription to get those coupons. My subscription a month way out weighs the cost I save on groceries. My husband always says "it like a drop in the bucket compared to what we are saving and getting for our food storage."

I remember when I first started I wanted to avoid that subscription cost so badly (I know I am so cheap) that I knew where people recycled their Sunday papers in my area and I actually got into the recycling dumpster and was "digging" around trying to find inserts! I know, totally insane. You wouldn't believe the looks I received. I tried going in the night, so people wouldn't see me, but one time a man was walking his dog and he was actually frightened when he saw me at first. I made up some sorry excuse like I had accidentally thrown away a check with my paper LOL! At that point I knew I was pathetic. I would dig and dig and never find an entire insert!!! I would go home upset and discouraged. My husband was always so disgusted with me when I got home, he would say "YOU STINK! JUST BUY THE SUBSCRIPTION". LOL. I still remember that and smile.

After I broke down and got my subscription I learned their are some definite positives to being a subscriber. You can put your paper on hold when you go on vacation or if an insert is missing you call the paper and they bring it to you. I hated going to the gas station, buying a paper and getting home and discovering it had been pulled out by someone! Yes, I know its called stealing! Most of us would say that was common sense, but I have noticed people don't realize that people actually WANT their coupons!That was so frustrating! I also discovered that I would have to wake up early to make sure I would even get a paper from the stand. Most times they are gone before 9am. As a subscriber you just go out to your drive-way and pick up your papers! It's the best. And the absolute best part is that by being a subsriber you save A LOT of money by not going down and buying the papers at the stand. Being a subscriber you get a BETTER rate. If you aren't a subsriber and are looking to become one, just give me a call so I can get you a great rate!

I hope this LONG post answered that question.

The Value of Coupons

Load all you groceries onto the conveyor belt! The checker tells you the total and you want to die! I had one girl tell me her total came to $600.00 and she told the checker that if she didn't get it under $200 she was walking away! I would have done the same! Next give them your preferred savings/fresh values shopping card. A LOT of money will come off your total! Then you hand over your "valuable coupons"! Did you know that coupons are actually considered a payment method! Coupons are just like cash and should be treated like that! If you click here on my monthly report card page you can see that coupons have saved ME over $1070 in the last 3 months! I know incredible! Coupon are like a currency all on their own. I LOVE IT! I don't consider my self obsessed or paranoid about coupons I just consider myself a stay at home mom who should be trying to find ways to help my family use money other places. With the amount of money coupons have saved me, it pays for me to be a stay at home mom! The little bit of extra work clipping those coupons before I go shopping saves me TONS! By the way the girl got her total to a little over $200 and the checker asked her, "Did you want to put some stuff back?" The girl chuckled and said, "No! It's fine".

Free Breakfast at Ikea

Saturday-Monday Ikea is offering FREE breakfast for Seize the day! The ad lists some other hot items for sale this weekend and it all says "While supplies last, Quantities limited per household."

Click Here

Did you Know?

Yesterday I was checking out at the grocery store and there was a "newbie" in front of me.

(We have all been there, nervous, trying to make sure things really ring up and the right price and trying to be as nice to the checker as possible.)

She seemed flustered and out of sorts, so I began helping her. Her total came to an amazing price, then she handed over her coupons. I was shocked at how many rules she asked the checker to break and how many "illegal" moves she tried pulling out! As she left and I started checking out, my checker proceeded to tell how awful the last few day had been at the store because people were asking the checkers to do all kinds of CRAZY things.

I couldn't help, but feel like I wish everyone knew how good this really is without having to "cheat" the system.

I want to make sure that all my readers are well educated of the "coupon" rules, so stores will be relieved not afraid when you say your from Grocery Smarts!

I also want people to know that as long as we do follow the rules, we wont run into issues, where stores will quit taking Internet printables, coupons, limiting transactions, or even be afraid of Grocery Smarts gals!

So ..... Did you Know?

• Photo coping coupons is illegal- Stores are paid face value plus .8 cents per coupon. If you photocopy them, they will not be reimbursed for them. That is considered stealing or coupon fraud.
• You can only print 2 IPs (internet printables) per computer or HOUSEHOLD! Most grocery stores are very aware of the 2 per household rule and will limit you to 2. That is for their own protection. They need to make sure that they are reimbursed for them.
• There are more grocery stores than Albertsons? LOL. I know a lot if people have been e-mailing about the lack of items left on the shelves at Albies. Don't panic, you can take your ad and go to Walmart where they will price match the item. Just make sure you have the ad with you!
• If a store is out of an item they will issue you a rain check for the sale price and you can use your coupons with it, as long as they don't expire, next time you go shopping!
• Everything goes on sale AGAIN! No sale is the BEST sale ever. I promise it will go on sale again
• It isn't nice to harass the checkers and ask them to "bend" rules for you, no matter how nice, or how much you flirt with them!
• We need to follow the coupons rules. Don't try and use it after its expired, or double it when it says not to
• If a coupon says only 3 per family, per shopping trip---follow that rule.. You will end up holding up the lines, getting more items that someone else who follows the rules could be getting or even making stores second guess their decision to let people use coupons!
• It is okay to help a "newbie"
• You are still saving a TON of money, even though you didn't get that ONE free item! LOL
• That if we follow the rules and continue to not "abuse" the system" this will keep working and we will be able to keep saving money on groceries!
• It helps to be organized before you get to the check out. Take an extra minuet and make sure your on budget and have things in the order you want them

Most of all HAVE FUN shopping and keep sending me in all your great pictures with your savings and out of pocket costs! Keep up the savings guys! I am so proud of my "She Shops Smart" readers!

Making Meals from Sale Items

Breakfast
Toast and canned fruit
Pop tarts and oranges
Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese
Cereal and smoothies
Yogurt and Bagefuls
Toaster Strudels

Lunch
Tombstone Pizzas with homemade cinnamon bread sticks
Macaroni and Cheese
Peanut butter and jelly and Graham crackers
Hot dogs and chips
Turkey Wraps
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and chips

Dinner
BBQ Burgers with Grilled Pineapple and chips
Marinated chicken, grilled with corn on the cob and rice a roni
Chili Cheese Hot Dogs with homemade french fries
BBQ chicken, pepper and onion tin foil dinner with salad
Spaghetti, steamed veggies and Garlic bread sticks
Nachos with ground beef, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream
Bertolli Oven Baked Lasagna and corn on the cob

Desserts/ Snacks
S'mores
Ice Cream Drumsticks
Crackers and cheese

More Menu Ideas

BBQ Chicken Cheddar roll-ups
chicken: on sale
BBQ Sauce: Free last week
tortillas: on sale
cheese: on sale last week
pepper: on sale
onion: on hand

Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs
Ribs: on sale
BBQ: Free last week
Side: rice or corn on the cob

Enchilada Casserole

Most of these menu ideas come from *Kraft. A lot of us have been participating in the Kraft Promos and Albie's and a lot of my items are close to expiring and need to be used up!

$1 Old Navy Flip Flops

Old Navy is offering for one day ONLY, May 23rd, $1 flip flops- limit 5 per customer. I was telling my friend and she said that last year there was a LONG line to get them and that last year there was no limit and it was crazy! Make sure to obey the rules! You do NOT need a coupon!

Free Blue Bunny Ice Cream for Memorial Weekend

Click here for the rebate form and details!

Texas Roadhouse Honors Military

Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day at Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse wants to honor the brave men and women that serve our country.

Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 11:30am-3:00pm and Monday, May 25 from 3:00pm-6:00pm as we salute our soldiers.

Come in wearing your uniform and you'll receive a free meal from our Early Dine Menu!

If you have a family member currently serving our country, bring in a picture of your loved one in uniform and you can also receive a free meal from our Early Dine Menu.

Thanks again for all your brave service!

Walgreens 2 Day Sale

$5 off $25- 2 days only!

Click here for the coupon!

Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs

Here is a word you can't hear enough of during these tough economic times...FREE!

Congratulations! You've arrived! You're just a few clicks away from getting your coupon. See for yourself why Oscar Mayer Jumbo Beef Franks are the hot dog that beat Ball Park® and Hebrew National® in a national taste test.*

click here

****One per household, address, and e-mail address

Free Digorno

Come on May 18th and get a FREE coupon for your FREE DiGiorno Flatbread Melts.

Offer available May 18, 2009 12:00a.m.--11:59p.m. EST. while supplies last

(available to the first 100,000 people to register)

Limit one coupon per household, address, or email address.

P.O. Box addresses will NOT be accepted.

Open to U.S. residents, 18 or older.

Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Click HERE!

Walmart This Week

Ball Park Franks 1lb
Sale: $2.50
Use: $1/2 RP 4/26
Final WYB2: $4.00

Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs
Sale: $1.50
Use: $1/2 SS 5/10
Final WYB2: $2

Daisy Sour Cream
Sale: $1.50
Use: .50/1 SS4/5
Final $1

Pop tarts
Sale:$1.50
Use: $1/2 RP 4/5
Final WYB2: $2.00

Breyers Ice Cream 48 oz
Sale: $2.57
Use: .75/1 Unilever 4/5
Final: $1.82

Dixie 8 5/8 Paper Plates 30 ct
Sale: $2
Use: .50/1 RP 5/10
Final: $1.50

Banana Boat Sport 8 oz SPF 30
Sale: $5
Use: $1/1 SS 5/3
Final $4

Johnson and Johnson All Purpose First Aid Kit
Sale: $9
Use: $1/1 SS 2/8
Final: $8

Coppertone NutraSheild
Sale: 9.81
Use: $1.50/1 SS 5/10
Final: $8.31

Neo-To Go Spray
Sale: $3.97
Use: $1/1 SS 2/8 or 3/15 or RP 4/26
Final: $2.97

Target Deals this Week

OFF insect Repellent

Sale: $4.49

Use: .75/1 SS 4/22

Final: $3.74

Vaseline cocoa butter lotion 10 oz

Sale: $2.69

use: $1/1 Unilever 4/5

Final: $1.69

Item: 18 oz Suave advance therapy lotion

Sale: $2.69

Use: $1/1 RP 3/29

Final: $1.69

Prilosec 42 ct

Sale: 24.99

Use: $3/1 P&G 5/3

Final: $21.99

Herbal Essence 10.17 oz shampoo

Sale: $2.94

Use: $2/2 RP 4/19

Final WYB2: $3.88

Aussie hair spray 10.2 oz

Sale: $2.94

Item: K-Y Your+Mine lubricant

Sale: $14.99

Use: K-Y Yours and Mine, or intrigue product, excludes trial size $5/1 RP 2/1

Final: $9.99

Item: Playtex Gentle Guide

Sale: $7.14

Use: $1/1 SS 3/22

Plus: Buy 2 Get a $5 Target Gift Card

Final WYB2: $12.28 after coupons -$5 g.c= $7.28

Item: Various Glad Products

Sale: $2.39

Use: $1/2 RP 4/5

Final WYB2: $3.78

Item: Febreze Fabric Freshener

Sale: $4.49

Use .50/1 P&G 5/3

Final: $3.99

Item: Bertolli Frozen Food

Sale: $6

Use: $1.25/1 RP 3/15

Plus: Buy 4 get a $5 Target G.C

Final WYB4: $19 after coupons - $5 G.C= $14 for 4 or $3.50 a piece

Huggies Baby Wipes 64 CT

Sale: $1.99

Use: .50/1 SS 3/1 OR .75/1 SS 4/19

Final: $1.49/$1.24

Huggies Little Swimmers

Sale: 9.99

Use: $1/1 SS 4/19

Final: $8.99

Kraft Mayonnaise 18 oz

Sale: $1.99

Use: $1/1 SS 4/20

Final .99

Chinet Paper Plates

Sale: 3.99

Use: $1/1 SS 5/3
Final: 2.99

Coupons in Sunday's Paper

Here are some note worthy coupons in today's paper!

All newspaper received

2 SS, 1 RP, 1 P&G

The Daily Herald in my area received:

$5 off two entrees at Chili's (can be used when buying on the 10 for under $7 menu!) That is an awesome deal! My husband and I could eat for $9!!!! That cheaper than McDonald's for us!

A $5 off $25 colored copy purchase

A Kmart coupon for 20% off a houseware item

Toys R Us Coupons for diapers

In this USA weekend insert there was a coupon for

Viva Paper Towels

And more double coupons to Albies!

Michael's Craft Coupons

Mimi's Cafe coupons that are B1G1 Free Breakfast entrees and B1G1 free lunch or dinner entrees

The Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret Morning News had:

This Parade insert with

A Mall Cop DVD coupon

A coupon for deli sliced lunch meat

And Einstein Bagel coupons

Free Chocolate Fridays

Did you guys remember about getting your Free chocolate on Fridays? Have no idea what I am talking about- Click on my original post to read about how to get free chocolate and to link to the website!

Here

I managed to get right on this morning, unlike last week, and I was even able to register 4 times! 4 -FREE candy bars for me!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!

Old Navy Weekly Hunt

Well, I just got on to post a reminder about tonight's hunt and I checked the web page and the coupons had already changed over!!! I totally missed them. There was another coupon for $60 off a $100 and another great one for $45 off a $100 purchase. Did anyone remember and get a coupon tonight? I guess I will get a good night rest and not be paranoid about "missing" it this week!

Weekly Show and Tell+some

Yesterday I did my weekly shopping trip and made out great!

8 Garnier Fructis Products

11 Electrosol Tablets (box of 20 each) (That should last me FOREVER)

1 case of Water (I am really trying to build my water supply in my food storage!!!!)

1 Maybeline Mascara

1 Box of Wheat Thins

1 Cottonelle Toilet paper pack

1 Progresso chicken broth

4 Bisquick pancake mixes

2 Progresso Bread crumbs

1 Box Coco Puffs

2 4 packs of Yoplait Yogurt

2 packs Philadelphia Cream Cheeses

Total Spent $43.80

Saved $71.91

So for this show and tell I want to show you how important it is to be on the "LOOK OUT" for coupons at the store. I didn't plan on purchasing the Garnier Fructis products at $1.99, but when I got there there were $1.00 coupon tear pads! That made each product .99! A GREAT deal! As I also walked around I was able to spot some more amazing savings!

People always ask me. "Where do you find these things?", and honestly my answer is EVERYWHERE! I am just constantly on the "LOOK OUT" for good coupons. Yesterday I managed to find a $2.00 off coupon when you bought two bags of Lays Potato chips, a free Fuze when I bought a multi pack, a $1.00 off Fuze multi pack coupon, a $10.00 rebate when you buy 2 bags of charcoal and $10.00 worth of meat products, $3.00 off any cooler (via mail in), $2.00 of Nivea body wash, and $1.00 of Bayer aspirin (both on sale at Walgreen's!). I do NOT pull of coupons that are on the products themselves-ONLY tear pads or loose coupons. Don't steal coupons from products that are for instant redemption!

The last couple weeks I also managed to find these coupons, $1.25 off 3 Philadelphia cream cheeses (I need to use it this week! That would make a great deal on cream cheese at Albie's), .50 cents of crystal light (always on sale) and .50 of cheese when you buy Sara Lee bread!)

I then proceeded to check out and look what was there!!!! Someone had left these coupons and the checker had SAVED them for me!!! How nice was that! The checker knew I came on Wednesdays and when the customer who received them didn't want them, the checker put them aside for me!!! There are 4 coupons for $5 off a $40 purchase!!! Easy for me to do!

I also wanted to share with you how sometimes it pays to sign up for those silly trial offers or mailing lists. The last week this is all I received in the mail, not including my e-mail box!

1 Playtex bottle

25.00 of a 4 course dinner at the Melting Pot (My B-day is coming up-hint hint honey)

B1G1 free smoothie

A free chili cheese dog with the purchase of one at Weinershnitzle

Free Country Bobs BBQ sauce (like I need any more after last week!)

$2.00 of Gillette Fusion shampoo

$1.00 of Jergen's Lotion

A free Sample of lotion

$5 off at Famous Footwear

Free Box of Kashi frozen waffles

5 coupons for $1.50 off one box of waffles from Kashi (Thank you Vocal Point)

A free sample of Mini Wheats (Thank you to Vocal Point)

A B1G1 free box of Mini Wheat's

5 coupons for $1.00 off one box of Mini Wheats

$5.00 of a Mimi's Cafe breakfast-took a survey last time I went

And I took a picture of my $17.98 Unilever rebate check

Wow! I am not sure I can even use all that before it expires! Again I am always on the "LOOK OUT" for savings

Also be aware the rewards programs at local store pay off too! Babies R Us always sends my valuable coupons in the mail, Staples gives me cash back and great rebates with their rewards programs, Paradise Bakery and Cafe adds up my points so eventually I can get a free meal after I get so many points, and there are SO many other programs! Take advantage and make sure you use them!!!!

After I started using Grocery Smarts, my whole perspective on "buying things" changed. I hate to buy something without a coupon or reward system, I am always keeping track of what a "good price" is and I am always finding great savings! I love that Grocery Smarts taught me the value of my money! My lifestyle has completely changed for the better! I love this new way of shopping that I have incorporated in my daily living!'

Now that you guys have been using Grocery Smarts what are some of the things you have found or discovered.

Unilever Ham/Turkey Rebate

I opened up my mailbox today and there was my Unilever rebate check! It was $17.98!!!! As if getting free meat that week wasn't good enough, they ended up paying me for it!!!! Oh what would I do without Grocery Smarts and all my wonderful coupons!

Mac and Cheese

Last week I bought tons of Mac and Cheese and lots of BBQ sauce, but now I need to find ways to use it!!! What are some recipes you guys have using either of those ingredients?

5 star items at Smith's

Here are a few good 5 Star deals at at Smith's this week!

Stars: *****
Item:Kroger Value Russet Potatoes, 10 lb
Sale:$1.79

Stara:*****
Item:Bar S Jumbo Meat Franks, 16 oz
Sale:$0.89
Use:Bar-S Franks or Bologna, any 16 oz. varieties $1/2 (7-9-09) RP-5/10
.Final: 39 ea

Stars:*****
Item:Electrasol, 75 oz
sale:$2.99
Use:Finish-Electrasol Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs, any $2.50/1 (5-17-09) SS-4/19
Final:$0.49

Stars:*****
Item:Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz
Sale:$0.88
Use:Suave Shampoo, Conditioner or Hairspray, any $1.75/3 (5-24-09) RP-3/1
Final:.30 ea

Menu Planning

Here are some good meal ideas for this week using Albertson's Grocery List

Breakfast
Milk and Cinnamon Rolls
Cold Cereal and Fruit
Bisquick Pancakes and Orange Juice
Kraft Bagefuls
Scrambled Eggs and Toast
Yogurt, fruit and granola bar
Toaster Strudels and Milk

Lunch
Macaroni and Cheese
Turkey Roll Ups
Ham Sandwiches
Banquet Pizza Bites
Pizza
Yogurt, apples and fruit snacks


Dinner
Hot Dogs, Suddenly Salad and Chips
BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, Pillsbury Grands Biscuits and Vegetable Steamers
Stuffed Pork Chops and Lipton Side of Rice
Tacos using Guerrero Taco shells
Tombstone Pizza and Salad
Steak, Salad, Lipton Side and French Bread

Snacks
Popcorn
Chex Mix Bars
Rice Krispy Treats
Cream Cheese brownies

The List are Up

This weeks lists are up! I added a button to each store on the left side of the blog, to make it even EASIER!

Show and Tell

I did my shopping today so I could use my double coupons. Here is my show and tell!

Spent: $27.30

Saved: $98.44

Percentage: 73%

Albertson's Preview

Here is the link to get a "preview" of next weeks sale at Albies!

Link

Thank you to PYP for making the preview list for us!

RedBox Monday

Sad News!

Dear redbox customer,

The word is out that you can take home new release DVDs for only a $1 per night from the big red box. We know you know, because you've saved that dollar as part of redbox' Free Movie Mondays promotion, which is ending after May 11.

However, since so many of us could use an extra buck these days, redbox is going to keep the free flicks coming once a month throughout the summer.

Beginning June 1, redbox will send a free movie code to your phone on the first Monday of the month as a thank you for using redbox.

So start thinking about what you are going to do with those 3 extra dollars this summer – pool noodle... 6 piece McNuggets® and honey... 64 oz cherry icie... And we'll keep thinking up new ways to delight you – Hollywood's newest releases, online reservations, movie reviews, witty remarks... seriously, it's endless.

redbox

Sad! Here is the last code!

6A43JK

Coupons in Sunday's Paper

Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful Mother's out there. I apologize for not updating yesterday, but I was taking full advantage of my Holiday.

Here were some of the coupons I found in Sunday's paper!

One Smart Source and One Red Plum

And SCORE!!!!!!!!

Albertson's Doubles!!!!!!!

Score!

Okay, I'll admit it I was a total lameo and stayed up tonight to score an Old Navy Coupon! The best they had this week was $60 off $100. I was on there right when it started. I never could catch that flying bird. He had a towel or swimsuit of some sort. I am assuming that was the $60 off $100 coupon. I did manage to get a $45 of $100 coupon when the dolphin was swimming in the background! It's not great, but I'll take it. I think if you catch the crab there is a coupon, or if you pop the lil boys water wings a coupons pops up too. I am bound and determined to snag a good one next week....until then I'll be happy with what I was able to get! Now I have GOT to go to bed!

Old Navy Update!

Oh wow we are close guys!

Old Navy Tonight

Don't forget that sometime between tonight and tomorrow morning Old Navy weekly hunt starts! Old Navy also has some new rules for the coupon hunt.

This week at OldNavyWeekly.com, we’ll have another fabulous coupon to hide, $60 off $100 purchase. We’ll also be releasing the coupons at different times like last week, so more of you have the chance at scoring one of these fabulous offers.
In other exciting news: we’ll be introducing a “retrieve coupon” button that will let you resend a coupon to your inbox if you should lose it!
In order for our new “retrieve coupon” button to track your findings, you’ll be asked to enter your email address when you discover your first coupon. Entering your address reserves your coupon while you hunt for a better one. Each email address will be allowed one coupon per week (this will also give more of you a chance at the $$ coupons)—so make sure you do some serious snooping to find the best deal before hitting “Make Coupon.” Once you’ve clicked the button, that fabulous deal is yours for the week!"

Good Luck! If your up and you find a coupon comment on it's location! I know I'll be up tonight!