Frivolously Frugal

Remember! Get that Rain Check!!!

2011-10-06T11:49:00.000-07:00

So, I was disappointed, yet not surprised, that when I walked in to my local Safeway yesterday they had no more of the Nivea Lip Care that would have been free this week. Its a hot item, a great deal, and although I would really, really like to believe that there just happened to only be two on the shelf and that only one or two people could get in on this deal, I suspect that's not the case. However, I got the ever important Rain Check!

Remember! When you go into a store and get, well, lets just say "testy" because there's a bare shelf there, remember that oh so glorious Rain Check! Get it, save it, use it! Because, next week, when those Nivea Lip Care items are NOT on sale, there will be a ton, you will have your handy Rain Check making that sale valid for you even though its no longer on sale!

Hoffman's Dairy Garden 50% off!

2011-10-01T16:22:00.000-07:00

Hey all! There's a deal on Living Social for 50% off Hoffman's Dairy Garden! You get two unlimited wrist bands for $12 (a $24 value!) I like this place because they've got lots of animals, including Tigers!!

First Frivolous Giveaway!

2011-09-28T09:04:00.001-07:00

~~Reminder! Go here for the Very First Frivolous Giveaway! Looks like the odds are pretty good, because no ones entered yet! LOL! Closes at 12:30pm today!~~

Yahoo free popcorn!

2011-09-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

Here's a little something to go with your $5 movie! Free Popcorn! So, for around $10 you and a friend/significant other can head over to the movies!!

The Yahoo Free Popcorn promotion is still happening! I tested it and its still working. Go here to get yours!

Fandango Movie Tickets only $5!

2011-09-28T08:48:00.000-07:00

Hey all! I spotted this in my email today:

Google Offers (like living social or groupon, now on google) is offering Fandango Movie tickets for only $5! These are great because you have until December 22 to redeem your code! That's plenty of time to get a babysitter! ;)
Go here! to get yours!

Fred Meyer Renpure Organics Shampoo and Reconstructor Pack Just $2.99

2011-09-27T14:39:00.000-07:00

Hey all! I popped over to Fred Meyer to grab groceries for some hungry boys that will be at my house later putting a clutch in a truck and spotted this sweet little deal:

On the shelf there, the Renpure Organics "my pretty hair is parched" moisturizing shampoo had a FREE full sized Amazing Miracle deep penetrating reconstructor attached to it! These were on an end cap display. Please note: the coupons were NOT on the end cap, they were on the aisle with the regular display of shampoos! THIS STUFF SMELLS AMAZING!!

Here's your deal:
Buy 1 Renpure Organics my pretty hair is parched moisturizing shampoo, with FREE Amazing Miracle deep penetrating reconstructor attached! On sale $4.99 each

USE: $2.00/1 Renpure Organics Shampoo or Conditioner coupon attached to the shelf
Pay: $2.99
That's like paying $1.49 each!

Pretty decent for products that retail at about $5.99 or more! If you look at the picture you can see that the reconstructor is $4.99 itself!!

Very First Frivolous Giveaway! OVER!

2011-09-27T12:40:00.000-07:00

~~The time has come! We are hosting our very first Frivolous Giveaway!~~

Personally, Frivolous is a word that both scares and intrigues me! Its super fun to be careless and do what you want, but these days, especially with money you have to be careful! Many of us would love to be Frivolous with our money, but can't! So, I found other ways to indulge my Frivolous side! Being Frugal is one of those ways! That's how I came up with our name here at Frivolously Frugal! If you're going to be Frivolous, it might as well be Frugal! Right?

~~This time we are giving away ONE of these nifty little coupon organizers in blue, exact item pictured:~~

Personally, I use these organizers, not for my coupons per se, but for my transactions for the day/week! I label each slot with the store's name, then when I separate my coupons and transactions, I pop them in the slot!

~~To enter this giveaway, show us some love here at Frivolously Frugal! There's several ways to enter:~~

~~Follow Frivolously Frugal on Twitter!~~
~~Become a Frivolously Frugal Member, just click over on the right to become a member!~~
~~Like us on Facebook!~~
~~THEN....come back and tell us how you're following and one way you're Frivolously Frugal!~~

~~You gain one entry for each one you complete! Good Luck!~~

~~I will announce the winner on the Frivolously Frugal Page no more than 24 hours after the giveaway closes! Look for your name!!~~

~~If the winner does not contact me within 24 hours of being announced, I will select another winner!~~

~~Giveaway closes tomorrow at 12:30PM!~~

~~**Winner is selected by random selection software from the comments section of the post!~~

**Entry is not a guarantee of prize you must be selected!

9/25-10/1 Kmart Doubling Event! Up to $0.99!

2011-09-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

Hey all! I was checking the circulars, and I don't usually look at the Kmart ad, but they are Doubling Coupons up to $0.99! You can use coupons up to $0.99, so possibly $1.98 off an item!

I haven't personally been over to Kmart to check out any of their pricing, maybe later :D

Have you scored anything decent at Kmart with their Doubling Event? Let us know in the comments section!

Make A Wish Foundation and Coldstone Ice Cream!

2011-09-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

Today is Coldstone Creamery's 10th Anniversary of their Make a Wish Foundation World's Largest Ice Cream Social!

Go over to ColdStone Creamery between 5pm-8pm to get a 3oz cup of Sprinkled With Wishes ice cream creation!

*Think about making a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation while you're there, every little bit helps!!

My Publisher Free Mini Photo Book! 21 Photos! Or $20 Gift Card Via Email

2011-09-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

Go over to the MyPublisher Facebook Page and like them for a code for a Free Mini Photo Book and Free Shipping! (New Customers only!)

OR (I'm not sure if you can use them together but I will find out!! If you can't I'm sure there's no reason your significant other can't have their own account ;)

You'll get the $20 Gift Card by Email after you sign up, then go back to My Publisher to use it!!

Ideas for the book:

Grandma's/Daddy's/Mom's Brag Book for your Purse
Birthday Gift
Christmas Gift/Stocking Stuffer (no its not too early!!)
Mini Photography Portfolio

Add your ideas in the comments!!!

Safeway Deals September 28-October 4

2011-09-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

Produce:

Sweet Navel Oranges $0.99 a pound

Chiquita bananas $0.58 a pound

Sweet Corn 5 for $2

Cilantro 2 for $1 (make some salsa! Low cal!!)Foster Farms Fresh Whole Fryer $0.79 a pound!

Mission Artisan Tortillas $1.49 (mix and match buy 8 promo!)
Use: $1/1 Printable
Pay: $0.49

DiGiorno Pizza 2/$10
Use: $1/1 9/11 RP and Doubl'r
Pay: $3.50

Buddig Original $0.59
Use: $0.55/2 8/21 SS and Doubl'r
Pay: $0.07 each!! WOW!

Friday Only! $5

Wonderful Pisachios $5
Use: $1/1 9/18 SS plus Doubl'r
Pay: $3.50

Buy 8 Save $0.50 per item! Mix and Match (must buy 8 items)

A couple of notes: #1: you can only use 1 Doubl'r per transaction which doubles 4 coupons! Many of these transactions use the doubler, however, you will not be able to use a doubler on all! Some stores will allow you to separate transactions. If it were me....I would buy 8 items per transaction. This will vary by store what they allow you to do! #2: you have to buy 8 items from this list to get the sale price!

Campbell's Select Harvest Soup
Use: Campbells Select Harvest $1/2 9/11 SS and Doubl'r
or Use: $1.50/3 Printable
Pay: $1.08
Final: as low as $0.54 each!

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese $0.69 each

Franz Premium Bread $1.79
Use: $1/1 Franz Printable (I'm not really sure how this works, the url says coupon, but I didn't get it yet, please come back and tell use your results in the comments!!)
(maybe) Pay: $0.79 (all of our mileage may vary on this one dependent upon getting the coupon)

Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix $0.99
Use: $0.75 wyb Supermoist Cake Mix and Frosting
Final: Unknown

Crest Toothpaste $2.29
Use: $1/1 8/28 P&G (Expires 9/30) and Doubl'r
Pay: $0.79

Colgate Total: $2.29
Use: $0.75/1 9/11SS and Doubl'r
Pay: $1.04

Stayfree Maxi $2.29
Use: $1/1 8/21 SS and Doubl'r
Pay: $0.79

Chex Mix $1.99
Use: $0.50/1 from 8/7 GM insert or $0.75/1 Chex Mix Muddy Buddies Mix (if included) and Doubl'r
Pay: $0.99 or $0.74 if Muddy Buddy Variety Included

Tostitos Chips and Dips $1.99
Use: $1/1 Dip WYB Chips (tearpad found in store) and Doubl'r
Pay: $1.24 each

Nilla Wafers $2.99 (my husband loves these! This is a good price for me! Those suckers are expensive!)
Use: $1/1 WYB Jello Pudding or Jello Box (Tearpad found in store) and Doubl'r
Pay: Unknown!

Totinos Pizza Stuffers $2.99
Use: $0.75/1 9/11 GM Insert and Doubl'r
Pay: $1.04

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza $4.99
Use: $1/1 9/25 RP and Doubl'r
Pay: $3.49

Land O' Frost Lunchmeat, 1lb Value Pack $4.49
Use: $0.55/1 7/24 RP and Doubl'r
Pay: $3.44

Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1.99 (buy 2)
Use: $0.75/1 9/25 SS and Doubl'r
Pay: $1.37 each

Quaker Chewy $1.99
Use: $1/2 Quaker Chewy or Smashbar and Doubl'r
Pay: $1.24 each

Mott's Apple Juice $1.99
Use: $2/2 from Safeway Muscular Dystrophy Coupon Booklet (NLA at my store) and Doubl'r
Pay: $0.74 each

Busy Bone $2.99
Use: $1/1 Peelie (look for these stuck to products!) and Doubl'r
Pay: $1.49

Scotch Brite Scrub Sponge 3 pack $2.99
Use: $1/1 Printable
Pay: $1.99

Hefty One Zip Bags $1.49 (buy 2)
Use: $1/2 7/10 RP or 8/14 RP and Doubl'r
Pay: $0.74 each

Cetaphil Skin Care (limit 4) $8.99 In Ad Coupon

Use: $2/1 Printable

Pay: $6.99 (is this a good price?)

3 Day Sale (Friday 9/30-Sunday 10/2)

5 LB Bag Gala Apples $3.99 (that's $0.79 a pound)

Nabisco Snack Crackers or Newtons $2.49 limit 4

Use: $1/1 Facebook Coupon

Pay: $1.49

Target.com Jeans!! Learn how I just scored 4 pairs for $22.21!

2011-09-26T09:53:00.000-07:00

Wow! If there ever was a day to head on over to Target.com and buy some jeans today is it!

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Bootcut Jean - Medium Tint Wash Just $16.00 Buy one Get on Free!!!

Then, get free shipping on orders over $50!

Here's what I did:

I added 4 pair to my cart (in decreasing sizes of course to go with my Weight Watchers plan!!)

BOGO Discount added

Shipping Discount added

And my total was $22.21

That's just $5.55 a pair! SCORE!!!

NOW GO GET YOURS!!!

Weight Watchers + Couponing

2011-09-25T20:53:00.003-07:00

I started the Weight Watchers and couponing category, because I wanted to see for myself whether couponing could fit in with the Weight Watchers Program. What piqued my interest was simply that I had heard from others that couponing only buys junk food and that it wasn't healthy for you. So, in my mind that automatically meant that I couldn't coupon and be on a diet, and since I coupon there was NO WAY that would work! Great excuse riiiiight? Uh, no. So, I've set out to see for myself, can you coupon and use Weight Watchers?! My expectation is:

Yes the two will fit well together
I can use my extra grocery budget money to buy healthier foods that fit better in a healthy diet
Some things will have too much sodium, too much MSG, too much food coloring, and something I cannot pronounce, but hey, we gotta eats what we gotta eats!

Every week I will compile deals that use couponing as a tool to save money. I will also include point values for the coupon deals I am purchasing, with the obvious (although not-so-obvious to some) exception of non-food items, which I may or may not, at times, include points values for. You'll probably have to re-read that run-on....

So, join me on this journey! Make comments, make suggestions, point out my rights and point out my wrongs (politely of course, I sometimes have feelings), but most importantly have fun here!

Fred Meyer 9/25 Weight Watchers Edition!

2011-09-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

There's not too many things at Fred Meyer this week, but we'll get some things at other stores too!

Red Black or Green Seedless Grapes $0.98/lb (1 cup has 0 points!)

Roma Tomatoes on sale $0.79/lb (1/2 cup=0 points!)

M&M's Fun Sized Candy Bags on Sale $2 buy 3
Use: $1.50/3 From 9/25 RP Insert
Pay: $1.50 per bag

WW Info: M&M's Plain, 1 fun sized bag=2 points; Peanut=2 points!

M&M FREE Movie ticket offer scenario:

Buy 2 Pretzel M&M’s on sale $2.50 with weekly ad coupon (Look for bags with Movie Ticket Offer) Buy Orville Redenbacher’s Pop Up Bowl on sale $2.19 (the 94% fat free kind has 2 points for 4 cups!)

Use (2) $1/1 Pretzel M&M’s Coupon from 9/11 RP insert (17 for only 4 points!)

Pay $5.19, Submit for a $9 Movie Cash (movie---sans snacks, 0 points ;)

Final: FREE after Movie Cash

Free Boullion? Yes Please!

2011-09-25T17:45:00.000-07:00

~~Go to the Better than Boullion Facebook Page, like them, fill out the form and in just 10-12 business days you'll be cooking something great!!~~

Update! Sorry guys! It looks like they had a bit of an overload here's the message from their FB page:
Hello to all our new friends. We're delighted you are here, but due to the overwhelming response, our system has crashed and we've had to take our giveaway tab down. We've received over 40,000+ of you in such a short amount of time and our modest system wasn't prepared to handle all that! We ask for your patience, as we'll be able to update you a little better in the morning. Thank you again for "liking us" and for your cooperation.
I'm not really sure what that means, but hopefully it will mean everyone that entered will get one!

Enjoy!

thanks hip2save, and freebiesforu!!

Use that Plum District Credit!! Free 2 year Subscription to Parents Magazine!

2011-09-25T15:16:00.000-07:00

Go to Plum District to snap up this 2 year subscription to Parents Magazine for free with your Plum District credit!

Didn't get the credit? Silly! Go here to get a $10 credit to spend on whatever you like!

Amazon.com Cosmopolitan Magazine Just $0.42 an issue!

2011-09-25T13:38:00.000-07:00

For the price of a daily Java fix you can get Cosmopolitan Magazine for just $5 for a year! Get your beauty and fashion fix on the cheap! Or gift it to someone that would like it! Click on the icon to get yours!

Be sure to click on the subscription choices and select the choice that is not Auto Renewal, just the 12 issues so you don't get billed!

Free Sample of PePod Energy Drink!

2011-09-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for energy! It looks like this sample is a healthy one! I'm interested to know what they use!

Go here to get a free sample! Pssssst.....I use my "coupon" email address if you don't want to send one to your friends...

Coming Soon! Weight Watchers and Couponing??! Can it be done?!

2011-09-24T20:22:00.000-07:00

I will soon be doing a regular post on Weight Watchers and Couponing! Combined! Can it be done!? I will show you how you can have it all, stay on your program and have success while couponing!

I will show you how to coupon for foods that you can have while on Weight Watchers including points, prices and how it all works together! So, if you're looking to drop a few pounds....and who isn't really?! Then join me on this Frivolous journey ;)

There's a lot of stigma when it comes to coupons and how they "only buy you junk food". I want to show you that that's not really true and that you can do it on a budget! Join me, and we will get healthy together!! With Coupons!! Yay!

Don't forget! Plum District, $10 for New Members!

2011-09-24T16:55:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to check out Plum District for a new member $10 credit to spend on anything you want!

Zaycon Foods Chicken Event

2011-09-24T13:59:00.000-07:00

Zaycon Foods will be having another Chicken Breast Event!

Starting Tuesday September 27th at 5PM Zaycon will be accepting orders for 5 days only!

Orders will be accepted until October 1st at Midnight or until sold out!

Go here and create an account to place your order!

This is the closest event to Canby:

Wilsonville, OR - $1.49lb Chicken Breasts
WILL OPEN - TUESDAY, Sept. 27th @ 5:00PM
Thursday, October 20, 2011
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Meridian United Church of Christ
6750 S.W. Boeckman Rd.
Wilsonville, OR 97070

Cutsforth Thriftway Cheap Milk!

2011-09-24T12:38:00.000-07:00

Today 9/24 and Tomorrow 9/25 only you can head on over to Cutsforth Thriftway in Canby Oregon and get 1 Gallon of Milk for $1.50!

If you have a shoppers reward card you won't need the coupon in the ad, if you don't have the card, grab the ad from the front of the store (located next to the coffee shop) and you'll see it on the front page!

Even better?
If you have the save $1/1 Gallon or Half Gallon of Milk Coupon (NLA) that was available in the mail awhile back, you can get it for just $0.75 a gallon! Here's how:

Grab 2 Gallons Western Family Milk
Use: 2/$3 Gallon Milk from Thriftway Ad
Use: $1/1 Milk Mailer Coupon (NLA)
Use: Thriftway Doubler (found inside the Thriftway Ad)
Final: $0.75 per gallon! Oh yeah!!!!

Albertson's Round Up Ideas, Unadvertised!

2011-09-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

Here's A few more things I spotted at the Wilsonville Oregon Albertsons! Enjoy!

Yo Baby or Yo Toddler Organic Yogurt 4pk. $1.69
Use: $.50/1 coupon here Rounds to $1
Final: $.69 for four

Activia Selects Greek $10/10
Use: $1/3 Selects 9/11 SS
Final: $0.66 each

Activia Selects French $.90
Use: $1/3 Selects 9/11 SS
Final: $.56 each

Nestle Toll House Ultimates Chocolate Chip Lovers Refrigerated Cookie Dough $2.50
Use: $.55/1 Printable Rounds to $1.00
Final: $1.50

Welch's Refrigerated Juice Cocktails $2.29
Use: $0.75/1 from 9/25 RP Round to $1.00
Final: $1.29

Gold Peak Refrigerated Iced Tea (Lemon or Green Tea Varieties) $1.50
Use: $0.75/1 Printable
Final: $0.50
(there were easily 30 of these on the shelf when I was there yesterday!)

Quaker Quakes $2.19
Use: $0.55/2 Peelie, rounds to $1.00
Final: $1.69 each

Food Should Taste Good Chips (Sweet Potato, Olive, and Multigrain Varieties) $2.25
Use: $1/1 Printable
Final: $1.25

French's Reduced Sodium Worchestershire Sauce $2.19
Use: $0.50/1 Topper, Rounds to $1.00
Final: $1.19

Kraft Dressings $1.99 (part of the WYB 10 Special)
Use: $0.50/1 Peelie (found on the bottles) Rounds to $1.00
Final: $0.99

Vlasic Homestyle Sweet Relish $2.59
Use: Save $1.00 Now Hanger
Final: $1.59

Sunbird Seasoning Packets: $1.59
Use: $0.25/1 Printable, Rounds to $1.00
Final: $0.59

Old El Paso Seasoning Packets $1.49
Use: $0.50/1 from 9/18 SS, rounds to $1.00
Final: $.49

Gold Peak Iced Tea Just $.50 at Albertson's After Coupon and Round Up!

2011-09-24T11:26:00.000-07:00

I spotted Gold Peak Iced Tea (by the orange juice at the Wilsonville Oregon Location) on sale for 2/$3.00.

The Green Tea Variety and the Lemon Variety were on sale, the rest did not appear to be on sale, but you could ask for a price check!

Use: $.75/1 Gold Peak Tea 59oz Carafe
Rounds up to $1.00
Final: $.50!

Its going to be hot today, I'd go out and get it!!

Freebies from Around the Web!

2011-09-23T19:42:00.000-07:00

Here are some freebies from around the web so that someday, you too, can get some mailbox love!!

Go "Like" the Sportsman's Guide Facebook Page for a free $10! This will easily make for a free item. Use the code SH167 for an extra $5!

Go to MyPublisher and enter your email address for a coupon for a free Mini Photo Book--up to 21 photos strong!

Go to Walgreen's through the link and score a free 8X10 photo collage 9/23 ONLY! Use the coupon code COLLAGE, then choose pick up in store to get it totally free!

Go to the Crypton Facebook Page, like them and fill in the form to get a travel case!

This is what it looks like, I don't really know what its purpose is, but it looks like I will make it a makeup bag!

Here's a free sample of gummy vitamins for the kiddo's!

Free Fall samples from Quality Health (send to a spam email address)

Free Sample of Downy Unstoppables Fabric Crystals on Facebook (laundry item) 2 million being given away!

Free Sample of Miracle Whip (2 Packets--I'm thinking this goes in my camping gear!)