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Join Us at Frugalista -- And Win a $250 Gift Card

2009-09-21T11:03:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone,I think you all know by now that I'm blogging over at Frugalista on Chicago Now. But here's a little incentive in case you haven't gotten around to joining the fun over there:I'm giving away gift cards kindly donated by Dominick's to three...

Jewel-Osco Deals Up at Frugalista

2009-08-05T09:55:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder: This week's Wednesday flyers wll be posted at Frugalista. The Jewel flyer summary is up now.

Readers, You Rock and Roll All Night

2009-08-03T16:24:00.002-05:00

I really appreciate the helpful advice and feedback I received on my last post -- 17 of you were kind enough to take some time to help me make my decision.Since most of you seem fine with it, I'm going to go ahead and stop posting here at Shoplifting With...

This Blog and Frugalista

2009-07-30T10:36:00.003-05:00

When I went to BlogHer this week, I did some thinking about my bloggy life. I write for quite a few blogs, including three for which I am the only writer -- this one, My Funny, Funny Family and Frugalista.Now that the new baby is here, I am certainly...

HOT $9 Moneymaker at Jewel TODAY ONLY

2009-07-29T17:46:00.002-05:00

If you like to make money buying groceries, you have GOT to get over to Jewel today. I just earned $9 by buying Dr. Pepper and a few other sodas, thanks to two Catalina deals that overlap TODAY ONLY.Go to Mashup Mom for the exact instructions on how to do...

Grocery Deals -- 7/30-8/5 JEWEL-OSCO/SHAW'S

2009-07-29T10:35:00.010-05:00

Jewel-Osco's grocery deals flyer this week is hella thick. Let's dive in! The highlight, for me, is the chance to get 10 boxes of Pop-Tarts free after the Fuel for School rebate, or make money on them if you have coupons.THURS-SAT ONLY24-pack Crush, Pepsi...

Grocery Deals -- 7/30-8/5 DOMINICK'S/SAFEWAY

2009-07-29T08:30:00.007-05:00

The only weekly grocery deals at Dominick's this week that would lure me in are the organic plums and the $1.99 watermelon. But how much do you want to bet that my Oak Park store won't have the organic plums?However, there IS a coupon inside for a $30...

Procter & Gamble Coupons and Freebies

2009-07-28T09:56:00.002-05:00

Did you know you can sign up for Procter & Gamble samples and coupons by mail through P&G Brand Sampler? Also, it looks like this weekend's P&G insert will be particularly good. If you're not sure what Sunday papers carry it, you can check...

Grocery Deals -- 7/23-7/29 DOMINICK'S/SAFEWAY UPDATED WITH FREEBIES

2009-07-22T16:36:00.004-05:00

SEE THIS MONEY SAVING MOM POST TO GET THE BREAD FREE AND THE SODA 2-LITERS FOR FOUR PENNIES.Super Coupons:Whole page of 'em this week. All are limit 1 item or group (if multiple purchase required), with $20 minimum purchase.18 Lucerne large eggs 99 cents,...

Grocery Deals -- 7/23-7/29 JEWEL-OSCO/ALBERTSONS/SHAWS

2009-07-22T12:13:00.007-05:00

I already posted the Catalina and instant savings deals, so let's look at the regular sales:Thurs-Sat only; all 98 cents/lb.:Northwest Sweet Cherries, plums, tomatoes on the vine and Fresh Express Garden Salad (12 oz.)All week:Jewel boneless skinless...

Jewel-Osco -- Dr. Pepper Catalina and Save $3 Instantly Deal

2009-07-22T11:32:00.011-05:00

There are two special deals advertised at Jewel this week. Let's cover those first and then I'll do a post on the regular salesCatalina: Spend $20, get a $10 coupon for your next order.Products listed are Rice Krispies Treats at $2.50 (regular $3.10),...

California Pizza Kitchen $1 Catalina at Jewel

2009-07-21T17:27:00.002-05:00

Today I used two $2/1 printables for California Pizza Kitchen rising crust frozen pizzas. I was thinking it was an OK deal -- they were $6 so I got them for $4 each and of course I'll need some easy dinners now that I am struggling to keep up with 3 kids...

Shopping July 15-28

2009-07-21T11:47:00.005-05:00

OK, the past week has been crazy with a capital C. We've been adapting to life with 3 kids, and then I went to the BlogHer conference for three days and right after that we spent a full day in Wisconsin. I never got last week's shopping post up, and I can...

Another CVS Moneymaker and More Freebies

2009-07-20T22:41:00.005-05:00

This evening as I was sitting through a showing of the direct-to-video sensation "Space Buddies" with the family, I sorted through my coupon organizer and noticed that I had a $12 ExtraBucks slip that expires tomorrow! Yikes. And I thought my couponizing...

Sunday Flyers 7/19

2009-07-19T21:41:00.005-05:00

Last week when I wrote up the Sunday flyers I felt like I had endless energy, fresh off the high of delivering our beautiful son. A week later, I'm still quite happy with mommy's little dividend, but I am very, very tired. Also, after a full weekend of...

CVS Hidden Moneymaker -- Johnson's First Aid Kits

2009-07-19T21:03:00.002-05:00

I posted on Frugalista about my find at CVS today -- the 99-cent Johnson's first aid kits (my store has them in the trial size aisle) also work for the "spend $10, get 5ECBs" promotion. This is great if you have a number of $1/1 coupons because you could...

CVS Plan: 7/19-7/25 Makin' Money!

2009-07-19T10:50:00.008-05:00

I'm psyched about CVS this week, and I'm headed over today to try and snap up the free school supplies before someone else cleans them out like last week. I got a $10/$50 for my mother's card and my husband's card out of the coupon machine and a $5/$30...

Target $5 Gift Card Deal on Hair Care

2009-07-15T14:51:00.000-05:00

Kristi of More Than Cents discovered this unadvertised deal on Nexxus and other hair care products at Target that gives you a $5 gift card. Good one especially if you don't have a CVS nearby.

Grocery Deals -- 7/16-7/22 DOMINICK'S/SAFEWAY

2009-07-15T11:52:00.006-05:00

Fri-Sat ONLY:Skippy peanut butter, 15-16.3 oz. $1.49Honey Maid graham crackers or Chips Ahoy! Cookies, 14-15.25 oz. $1.88, limit 5(use $1/1 Honey Maid printable if you still have any)SUPER COUPONS:Jennie-O Turkey Store ground turkey $2.49/lb., limit...

Grocery Deals -- 7/16-7/22 JEWEL-OSCO/SHAW'S/ALBERTSON'S

2009-07-15T10:09:00.010-05:00

First off, you know that Kellogg's deal I mentioned last night? The one where you get the larger sized products for $1.50 each if you buy 5? Well I'm excited to report that according to today's flyer, the deal includes cereals (ad shows Raisin Bran...

Kellogg's Offer at Jewel, Combine With Fuel for School

2009-07-14T21:21:00.003-05:00

I took the baby over to Jewel today for his second round of bargain shopping (his first was yesterday, when we went down to the CVS on the corner). While I was there, I noticed tags up for a Kellogg's deal that I expect will be in tomorrow's flyers: The...

Shopping July 8-July 14 Blank Slate

2009-07-14T16:47:00.002-05:00

On Tuesday the Maytag repairman came and fixed the fridge, and on Wednesday I paid the cleaning lady extra to stay a little longer and scrub out the fridge and freezer. (I know, I'm a lady of leisure, but you do NOT want to see a woman on her knees inside...

Sunday Flyers 7/12 -- The Hospital Edition

2009-07-12T17:25:00.005-05:00

So, I had a baby last night. I never thought I'd be blogging deals less than 24 hours after the birth, but here we are in the hospital chilling out, here's the Sunday paper, and the hospital has wireless, so away we go.World Market is offering free...

Free Starbucks Ice Cream at Stores OTHER Than Dominick's

2009-07-12T13:48:00.000-05:00

Even though I didn't end up getting free Starbucks Ice Cream at Dominick's the other day, I did want to point out that if you are in the Chicago area, the coupons from the 6/21 SmartSource are for $2/1, not $1/1 as people in other areas got. Those coupons...

More Rummage Sale Loot

2009-07-11T13:16:00.008-05:00

Early this week I got an email about a rummage sale held by a former home daycare today, and I thought, I'll never get to go to that sale because I'll certainly be in the hospital with my newborn. But here it is Saturday, the baby's still in, and so Epu...