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Cash Wise Deals 9/30-10/6

2026-10-01T14:17:20.661-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 10/6.

Honeycrisp Apples $1.99/lb
Red, Yellow, or Orange Peppers $1.67

Turkey Breast $1.99/lb
Gold'n Plump Whole Chicken $1.29/lb

Food Club Butter, 1lb, $1.99

Coke Products, 12pk 12oz cans Buy 2 Get 2 Free

Buy 5 Save $5 - Mix & Match (Prices shown are after the $5 savings)
General Mills Cereal, select varieties, $1.69
Kraft Salad Dressing $2.19
Gevalia Coffee $7.49
Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Frosting or Brownie Mix $0.99
Kemps Cottage Cheese $2.99
Daisy Sour Cream, 24oz, $2.99
Ore Ida Frozen Potatoes $3.49
Kemps Ice Cream, 48oz, $3.99

Cash Wise Deals 9/16-9/22

2026-09-16T17:36:39.356-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 9/22.

Honeycrisp Apples $1.99/lb
Peelz Mandarin Oranges, 3lb bag, $3.99
Fresh Express or Taylor Farms Chopped Salads Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Bolthouse Farms Baby Carrots, 1lb $1.39

Food Club Mac & Cheese 2 boxes $0.97
Food Club Ranch Dressing, 16oz, $1.97
Milwaukee's Pickles $2.97
Food Club Soft Tortillas, 10ct, $1.50
Food Club All Purpose Flour,5lb, $2.99
Crav'n Flavor Snack Crackers $1.99
Coke Products, 12pk 12oz cans $5.97 (when you buy 4)

Country Style Pork Ribs $1.69/lb

Food Club Sliced Cheese, 6-8oz, $1.99
First National Bagels $2.49

Food Club Frozen Vegetables $0.99

Tip Tuesday: Buy Summer Items Now

2026-09-15T18:46:37.589-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

Summer items go on sale early in the fall. This means it's time to shop for shorts, swimsuits, lawnmowers, grills, sunscreen, and more. If you've got kids, grab their summer clothing in a size up, and put away until next summer.

If you've got a summer wedding planned for next year, you can snag your wedding dress or bridesmaid dresses, as summer styles are on sale now.

Happy summer shopping!

Cash Wise Deals 9/9/-9/15

2026-09-10T18:25:14.734-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 9/15.

Avocados $0.59 each
Red Seedless Grapes $1.88/lb
First Kiss Apples $1.99/lb

Wide Awake Bagged Coffee, 12oz, $5.99
Progresso Soup 4/$6 w/digital coupon in app
Ortega Taco Shells $1.99
Food Club Pasta, 32oz, $1.99
Food Club Canned Tomatoes, Canned Vegetables, Canned Beans, Condensed Soups, and Canned Tomato Paste & Sauce $0.77
Starkist Tuna Pouches $0.99
Lays Potato Chips, Tostito Chips, & Rold Gold Pretzels $1.99 (when you buy 3)
Pepsi Products, 12pk 12oz cans, Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Pork Shoulder Butt Roast $1.99/lb
Farmland Sliced Bacon $3.99 (limit 2)

Food Club Eggs, dozen $0.79 (limit 2)
Wide Awake Non Dairy Creamer $2.99
Wide Awake Dairy Creamer $3.99
Kemps Sour Cream or Dips $2
Food Club Sliced Cheese, 6-8oz, Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Food Club Garlic Garlic Bread or Toast $2.99
Red Baron Pizza $4.50

Tip Tuesday: Harvest Your Flower Seeds

2026-08-25T20:00:20.415-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday! I don't know about you, but I LOVE flower gardening. It's one of my favorite things to do, and zinnias are my favorite flower to grow. They bloom continually from July to first frost. And the colors are stunning.

Springtime can get expensive for those of us who love to plant flowers. So to save money on planting zinnias, I harvest the seeds right now! As the flowers brown, I prune them, dry them out, and harvest the seeds. Each flower has hundreds of seeds. I throw them in a zip top bag, put them in our storage room, and then plant them mid-May. I get so excited when they start to sprout.

So, this fall, start harvesting those seeds NOW!

Cash Wise Deals 8/12-8/18

2026-08-14T21:01:57.365-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 8/18.

More Rewards Item Of The Week
Food Club Peanut Butter, 16oz, $0.99 w/digital coupon in app (limit 1)

Fresh Blackberries or Raspberries $3
Fresh Cantaloup $3.49 each

Barilla Protein & Gluten Free Pasta $1.25
Food Club Fajita Style Tortillas, 10ct, $2
Food Club Pasta Sauce $1.51
Lay's Potato Chips $1.99 when you buy 3
Coke Products, 24pk 12oz cans, $10.88

Gold'n Plump Chicken Legs or Thighs $0.99/lb
Food Club Slices Bacon $3.97/lb

Silk Almond Milk $2.96

Blue Bunny Ice Cream $2.99

Buy 5 Save $5 - Mix & Match
Price shown reflects final price after the $5 savings
Chex Mix $1.49
General Mills Cereal, select varieties, $1.49
Annies Mac & Cheese $0.99

Cash Wise Deals 8/5-8/11

2026-08-05T07:46:12.160-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 8/11.

MORE Rewards Item of the Week, Village Salsa $0.99 w/digital coupon (limit 1)

Red or Green Grapes $1.88/lb
Driscolls Strawberries $2.99/lb

Food Club Cereal, select varieties, $1.99
Creamette Pasta $1.25
Frescado Burrito Tortillas $1.79
Coke Products, 12pk, 12oz cans, $5.99 (when you buy 3)
Pepsi Products, 24pk, 12oz cans, $11.99

Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, bone-in, $2.19/lb

Food Club String Cheese, 9-12oz, $3.99

Bomb Pops , 12ct, $2.99
Banquet Chicken, 24-28oz, $3.99

Buy 5 Save $5 Mix & Match (prices shown reflect the price after the discount)
Post Cereal $1.99
Post Honey Bunches of Oats $1.49
Classico Pasta Sauce $1.99
Quaker Chewy Bars $1.99
Oscar Meyer Hot Dogs $2.29
Kraft Mac & Cheese, 5ct, $3.99
Jif Peanut Butter $1.99
Ore Ida Frozen Potatoes $2.99

Tip Tuesday: School Supply Deals

2026-08-04T18:16:22.178-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

As a new school year approaches, we all need to start thinking about shopping for school supplies. I know many of you go to Target or Walmart, thinking you're getting the lowest prices on school supplies. But did you know Office Depot offers comparable prices on almost everything, plus their weekly sales are incredible.

This week, their Jansport backpacks are 20% off when you buy online & pick up in store. Check them out HERE.

So keep on eye on Office Depot when you're looking for school supplies.

Tip Tuesday: When To Fill With Gas

2026-07-28T19:53:49.316-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

Did you know the day of the week you fill up your gas tank could save you money?

According to NewsNation, Sunday is typically the cheapest day to buy gas in North Dakota, while Wednesday tends to be the most expensive. If your schedule is flexible, planning your fill-up for Sunday could help you save a little at the pump!

To see the complete list of fill-up days for each state.
https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/your-money/gas-best-day-fill-up-state/

Tip Tuesday: Cook Outside!

2026-07-21T17:25:44.407-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday, and I have another money-saving tip for summer. Cook outside!

When you use your stove or oven, it heats up your house. So get outside and grill or use your smoker. I very, very rarely use my oven in the summer.

Cooking outside is more fun anyway, getting creative with recipes. So get out and enjoy our summer weather and cook outside.

Tip Tuesday: Close Your Curtains!

2026-07-14T21:57:01.166-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

I'm pretty sure I've shared this tip before, but I'm sharing it again since it's been SO hot lately and our air conditioners are running nonstop.

Close your curtains to block direct sunlight in the summer. This will keep your home cooler because it reduces the amount of heat getting into your home. And then this will lower your reliance on air conditioning, which will lower your electric bill!

Tip Tuesday : Don't Let Produce Go To Waste

2026-06-30T14:57:45.887-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

Do you throw away a lot of produce that has gone bad? It is such a waste of money!
I have some tips to prolong the life of your produce, so you don't have to waste your hard-earned money.

1-Don't wash your berries
until you're going to eat them. Just put them right into the fridge when you get home from the store.

2-Buy heads of lettuce, rather than bagged salads. Wash them and cut them up yourself. This will save you so much money, and the lettuce will last longer. I use a salad spinner to get the water off.

3-Store your produce in produce savers. I swear by these! We always have at least two in our fridge at all times.

Here are some of my favorites:
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Tip Tuesday: Vacation Coupons

2026-06-16T12:05:14.733-05:00

Since vacation season is here, I wanted to give you a tip for a hotel stay. Almost all hotels have pamphlets and catalogs by the front desk, giving you entertainment and dining ideas. Be sure to grab one. Almost always, there are coupons in them!

These are photos from when my husband and I went to Fargo for a doctor's appointment. There were a TON of coupons in this Dining Guide. Don't miss these!

Cash Wise Deals 6/10-6/16

2026-06-10T22:19:52.857-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 6/16.

Red Seedless Grapes $1.99/lb

Food Club Burrito Style Tortillas, 8ct, $1.79
Creamette Pasta $1.25
Post Cereal, select varieties, $1.99

Ore Ida Frozen Potatoes $3.49

Buy 5 Save $5 - Mix & Match - Prices shown are after the $5 savings
Nature Valley Bars $0.99
General Mills Cereal, select varieties, $1.99
Kraft Mac & Cheese, 5pk, $3.99
Kemps Simply Crafted Ice Cream $3.49

One Day Sale - June 13
Fresh Blueberries $1.99
Coke Products, 24pk 12 oz cans $10.99
Food Club Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns, 8ct, $0.99

Tip Tuesday: Save Money On Road Trip Snacks

2026-06-02T13:48:01.622-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday, and I have a tip for you when road tripping this summer.

We all know how much fun it is to stop at gas stations along the way and grab a little treat each time. Our kids ask for a treat every time we stop!

To save a TON of money, stock up on snacks before you hit the road. Take the kids to the dollar store and let them pick some treats out. Or stock up when there is a good sale at the grocery store. Some times I'll even go by myself to pick out snacks. And then whenever we make a pit stop, I let the kids "shop" from the stash I already bought.

Tip Tuesday: Air Dry Your Laundry

2026-05-26T21:10:20.525-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday. Here's a tip to help you save money on your energy bill.

Since the weather is warmer, it's a great time to dry your laundry outside, rather than in your dryer. This will save you money on your energy bill, plus, your laundry will have that "fresh-air" scent to it.

Last week I washed all of our bedding and hung it on our patio furniture to dry. If you have a clothes line, that's even better!

Tip Tuesday: Download the Simonson's App

2026-05-19T13:31:28.080-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

Did you know Simonson's gas station has a rewards app? Be sure to download it, & become a rewards member today! It's free!

My favorite part of the app is that you can snag $0.10 off per gallon of gas every day (up to 50 gallons) All you have to do is punch in your phone number at the pump, before you start filling.

Here are a couple other deals offered in the app:
FREE coffee Tuesdays
Free fountain drink Fridays

Tip Tuesday: Save Leftover School Supplies

2026-05-12T11:30:00.002-05:00

The last days of school are here and your kids are coming home with backpacks full of papers, folders, notebooks, and supplies. Don't just throw them all away! The picture above shows what I saved from my son's backpack a few years ago.

*Save the glue sticks, markers, and crayons for your kids to use at home with their art supplies.
*Save the unsharpened pencils, scissors, and pencil box for this fall when they go back to school.
*Go through their notebooks and folders and save what's in decent condition. You can always use scratch paper.
*If their backpack is still fine, save it for this fall. My kids don't get a new backpack every year-just when theirs gets worn out.

Doing these things will save you time and money this fall! Happy summer to you. Enjoy your kids.

Cash Wise Deals 4/29-5/5

2026-04-30T19:46:00.000-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 5/5.

More Rewards Item of the Week
General Mills Cereal $0.99 w/digital coupon (limit 1)

Two Day Sale-May 1 & 2
Fresh Raspberries $2.49
Full Circle Olive Oil Cooking Spray $3.59
Totino's Party Pizza 4/$5
Tru Moo Milk, 32oz, $1.99

Avocados $0.59 each
Whole Seedless Watermelon $5.99
Fuji or Gala Apples $1.79/lb

La Croix, 12pk, $4.77
Coke Products, 12pk 12oz cans, Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Lay's Potato Chips $1.99 when you buy 3
Kellogg's Cereal, select varieties, $2.44
Food Club Pasta $0.77
Kraft Mac & Cheese $1
Frescado Tortillas 8" 10ct, $1.44

Food Club Chunk or Shredded Cheese $1.67
Dannon Oikos Yogurt 10/$10 w/digital coupon
Food Club Cottage Cheese $2.99

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, 48oz, $2.98
Kemps Ice Cream, 128oz pail, $6.99

Tip Tuesday: Cancel Those Unused Subscriptions

2026-04-28T14:17:03.042-05:00

It's Tip Tuesday!

Here's a tip for you. Cancel subscriptions you're not using! Cancel things like Hulu, Spotify, gym memberships, subscription boxes, etc. if you don't use them regularly. These subscriptions add up, so cut them out if you don't use them!

Cash Wise Deals 4/15-4/21

2026-04-15T20:47:00.003-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 4/21.

Fresh Strawberries $2.49

Creamett Pasta $0.98
Food Club Chunk Light Tuna Pouches $0.99

Boneless Pork Loin Half $1.99/lb

Food Club Frozen Garlic Toast $2.50

Buy 5 Save $5-Mix & Match (prices shown are after the $5 savings)
Food Club Drink Mixes or Enhancers $1.49
Jif Peanut Butter $1.99
Bush's Baked Beans $1.79
Food Club Ketchup, 38oz, $1.99
Kraft Salad Dressing $1.99
Food Club Sour Cream $1.29
Gogurt 8ct $1.49
Kemps Simply Ice Cream, 49oz, $3.49

More Rewards Item of the Week
Shasta 12pk 12oz cans $2.99 w/digital coupon (limit 1)

One Day Sale - Saturday, April 18
Peelz Mandarin Oranges, 3lb, $3.99
Fresh Cantaloupe $2.99
Pepsi 2 Liters 2/$3
JR's 80% Lean Ground Beef $2.99/lb (limit 5)
Cape Covelle Peeled & Deveined Shrimp, Cooked & Tail Off $6.99 (limit 5)
Crystal Farms Sliced Cheese $1.99 (limit 2)

Tip Tuesday: Stop Food Waste Tip #5

2026-04-14T14:14:00.006-05:00

The last four weeks I shared four tips to avoid food waste. Here's another one..

Use Your Freezer!
-Buy items like ground beef and chicken in bulk and freeze the extra. I divide up my ground beef in one pound portions, wrap them in plastic, and put then in a zip top bag.

-Chop up veggies like onions and peppers and freeze in little zip top bags. Then you don't have to chop onions every time you cook!

-You can even freeze things like buttermilk and heavy cream. I divide it into 1 cup portions and freeze flat in zip top bags. After they've froze, I stack them like file folders.

-I also freeze the juice of lemons and limes in zip top bags.

-Freeze bananas that are super ripe. Peel them, cut in half, and put in a zip top bag. Then you can use them in smoothies or banana bread.

-Make homemade stock/broth and freeze for future meals.

Cash Wise Deals 4/8-4/14

2026-04-08T14:12:00.006-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 4/14.

Red Seedless Grapes $1.99/lb

Food Club Pasta Sauce $1.50
Food Club Pasta, 32oz, $1.99
Ritz Crackers $2.99
Food Club Graham Crackers $1.99
Coke Products 12pk 12oz cans Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Gold'n Plump Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks $1.29/lb

Green Mill Frozen Pizza Buy 2 Get 3 Free
Kemps Ice Cream, 128oz pail $6.99
Food Club Frozen Fruit, 40oz, $7.99

More Rewards Item of the Week
Doritos $0.99 w/digital coupon (limit 2)

One Day Sale, Saturday April 11
Yellow Onions, 3lb bag, $1.99
Honeycrisp Apples $1.88/lb
Crav'n Flavor Popped Popcorn $0.99 (limit 2)
Twizzlers $2.98 (limit 2)
Earn $0.20 per gallon when you spend $50 or more

Tip Tuesday: Stop Food Waste Tip #4

2026-04-07T13:09:00.000-05:00

The last three weeks I shared three tips to avoid food waste. Here's another one..

Use Up Food That's Going to Go Bad or Expire:

Every once in a while, go through your cupboards and fridge and make a meal with things that are going to spoil or expire. Rather than let your veggies go bad, make a stir fry or soup. If your sour cream, cream cheese, etc is expired or close to expiring, make a meal that uses it up. Or throw it in the freezer!

Cash Wise Deals 4/1-4/7

2026-04-01T14:00:00.000-05:00

Here are my favorite Cash Wise deals good through 4/7.

Farmer's Promise Russet Potatoes, 5lb, $1.88
Fresh Strawberries $2.50
Red Seedless Grapes $2.49/lb
Fresh Pineapples $2.99 each

Milwaukee's Pickles $2.99
Betty Crocker Brownie or Cake Mix $1.50
Dakota Maid Flour, 5lb, or Crystal Powdered or Brown Sugar, 2lb, $2.99
Food Club Cereal, select varieties, $2.49
Pepsi Products, 12pk 12oz cans, Buy 2 Get 2 Free
Coke Products, 12pk 12oz Cans, $6

Cook's Ham Portion, Bone-in, $1.49/lb

Food Club Butter, 1lb, $2.50
Food Club Cottage Cheese $2.99

Kemp's Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Birdseye Frozen Vegetables $1.25