Stashing Our Savings

We're moved in, but so far from settled.

2011-09-17T07:48:00.000-05:00

So here we are 6 months after my last post and would you believe we're still not settled in our new place?! It's been a process.

Anywho, I saw a deal on Amazon for Splenda I thought I should share for those that go through Splenda like we do.

With Susbcribe & Save it comes to $16.15 Shipped! Just remember, you may want to cancel Subscribe & Save once you've recieved your order.

Soap.com & Tinyprints.com Discount Codes

2011-03-21T09:21:00.000-05:00

I. Hate. Packing.  I hate packing for vacations so you can imagine how I feel about packing to move.  Long distance.  This is one of those time I wish we were independently wealthy and I could donate everything we own and just get new stuff once we arrived at our destination. Oh, to dream!

Anyhow, during my purging and packing I stumbled across 2 forgotten (read: put out of kids reach never to be seen again) discount codes.  I will not be able to use them before they expire so if your interested please leave me a comment here or on Facebook and I will get them to you.

Soap.com - 20% off your 1st order and 20% off your 2nd order.  If you haven't used Soap.com before they a sister site to Diapers.com and they sell pretty much anything you would find in a Walgreens or CVS (aside from prescriptions).  Think laundry detergent, make-up, etc...  These codes are good through 5/15/11

tinyprints.com - 10% off order of $40 or more. 15% of order of $90 or more. I love tinyprints.com, they have such a great selection of cards & stationary. This code is good through 3/31/11

On Hiatus...

2011-03-18T22:29:00.000-05:00

Match day has come and gone, and man it has been a whirlwind! We found out where we will be moving, now all we have to do is figure out the how. So, sadly, until we get settled I am going to put the blog on hiatus. It's going to take a fair amount of my time to pack up . I promise to return once we are settled, most likely in early July.

Similac Strong Moms offering Expectant Moms $20 Shutterfly Gift Card

2011-03-11T19:50:00.000-06:00

Similac Strong Moms is giving expecting mom's that sign up a $20.00 Shutterfly Gift Card. The code is intended for Birth Announcements.

Shutterfly: $30 credit and 10% or $10 off promo code

2011-03-10T08:20:00.001-06:00

UPDATE:

All the codes are gone.

Did you get the $30 credit to Shutterfly.com from Photoworks.com for transferring your account? (more on that in this post) Shutterfly sent out emails this morning with either a 10% off promo code or a $10 off promo code good through March 16, 2011. Go check your emails!

Also, I have 3 other 10% off codes available that are good through March 31, 2011. Just "like" Stashing our Savings on Facebook and leave a comment and I will Facebook message the first 3 people with the info.

Walmart - Rubbermaid 24-Piece Food Storage Set with Easy-Find Lids $10

2011-03-10T08:02:00.000-06:00

Walmart is offering the Rubbermaid  24-Piece Food Storage Set with Easy-Find Lids for only $10 (reg. $19.99) plus  FREE site to store shipping.  (Shipping to home starts around $3.97.)

Now, if only I had more cabinet space to house this! 

I'd hurry because this will probably sell out quickly.

Thanks, Cha-Ching on a Shoestring!

UPDATE: Free Photo Canvas from Canvas People

2011-03-09T10:37:00.002-06:00

Update:

I just got an email from Canvas People about their $50.00 off promo (free 8x10 canvas - just pay shipping) and now they are doing a giveaway.  Check out the info from the email below.

Create My Canvas. *Just Pay Shipping and Handling

Connect With CanvasPeople on Facebook

Join Us On Facebook & Get:

-Limited Time Deals

-Canvas Tips & Tricks

-Answers to Your Canvas Questions

-Special "Facebookers Only" Exclusives & Contests

What's Happening Now...

Starting today, EXCLUSIVE giveaways are being revealed weekly on Facebook.

Here's your first opportunity to win. Post a photo of your darling pet to our wall

now through March 15 to win a free canvas print! We'll have 2 winners!

Plus we'll also give away 10 free canvases this month to CanvasPeople fans!

Share on Facebook today!

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If you haven't done this before, Canvas People is offering an 8x10 canvas of your print for FREE.  You do have to pay Shipping & Handling.  When I did it last year I believe it was around $15.00.  Still not horrible for a Canvas print of our photo.  I think it came out great!

Click on the Cutomize Canvas button to get started!

Amazon Coupons Giveway!!

2011-03-09T09:39:00.001-06:00

Money Saving Madness is giving away some Amazon Coupons.  Go check it out here

Amazon: Grove Square Medium Roast K-Cups ($0.31 a piece)

2011-03-09T08:55:00.001-06:00

If I'm reading this correctly it looks like these K-cups work out to just $0.31 a piece. I'm fairly new to K-cup shopping, but it seems like a good price to me.  I think they usually run closer to $0.50 a piece. We just got a Keurig n January and LOVE it!

They are listed for $17.81 for 2 packs (24 each), but if you order through Subscribe & Save the price drops to $15.14.  Just remember to cancel the Subscribe & Save one your order ships.

We recently purchased these K-cups and I was happily surprised.  I usually like a darker roast, but these have a nice flavor and I have taken to enjoying them as my evening cup of coffee.  I still need my dark, robust coffee in the mornings!

24 FREE products from Vistaprint

2011-03-08T11:40:00.001-06:00

Vistaprint.com is offering 24 products for free (you pay shipping).  This offer expires tonight.  The items are:

Premium Business Cards
250 Start at ~~$19.99~~

Now FREE

Standard
Postcards
100 Start at ~~$24.99~~

Now FREE

Car Door
Magnets
1 Starts at ~~$9.99~~

Now FREE

Magnets
25 Start at ~~$12.99~~

Now FREE

Brochures
25 Start at ~~$39.99~~

Now FREE

Invitations & Announcements 10 Start at ~~$7.99~~ Now FREE
Posters 1 Starts at ~~$6.99~~ Now FREE
Rack Cards 50 Start at ~~$14.99~~ Now FREE
FREE Sticky Notes Great Value! Get 1 Now
Pens 1 Starts at ~~$4.99~~ Now FREE
Small Stamps 1 Starts at ~~$12.99~~ Now FREE
Checks 25 Start at ~~$4.99~~ Now FREE
FREE Keychains Great Value! Get 1 Now
Tote Bags - 50% OFF 1 Starts at ~~$12.99~~ Now $6.49

Letterhead 10 Start at ~~$19.99~~ Now FREE
Premium T-shirts - 50% OFF 1 Starts at ~~$9.49~~ Now $4.74
Small Lawn Signs 1 Starts at ~~$11.99~~ Now FREE
Small Window Decals 1 Starts at ~~$6.99~~ Now FREE
Websites 1-Month FREE Trial! Try It Now
FREE Mouse Pads Great Value! Get 1 Now
Note Cards 10 Start at ~~$7.99~~ Now FREE
Flyers 25 Start at ~~$29.99~~ Now FREE
Return Address Labels 140 Start at ~~$7.99~~ Now FREE

I love vistaprint! I just used my $50 Groupon to order shirts for the hubby and I for next week. I have always been happy with everything we've ordered and the one time I had to contact Customer service they were kind, courteous and resolved the issue quickly!

Get your creativity on! What will you make today?

Busy Moms Perfect Grilled Cheese

2011-03-08T11:19:00.001-06:00

I love grilled cheese.  But I always burn it. Always. Without fail.  With all these little ones running around there is always something that pulls me away from the stove.  By the time I get back the smoke detector is threatening to go off.  (We have a baby gate on our kitchen entrance to keep the kids out if I have to walk away.)

About a year ago I ran across a recipe on Allrecipes.com that changed my life. Alright, maybe not changed my life, but really made me happy!  For the life of me I can't remember which recipe it was (Bad, Vicki!) but it was definitely on Allrecipes.com. 

Anyhow, I love that I can make this and not have to worry about a visit from my local firefighters!  It's so easy.

Preheat your oven to 350.  Grab a baking sheet and cooking spray - I like the Butter flavored Crisco for this because it does give it that hint of butter like when you do it stove top.  Give your baking sheet a decent coating of your cooking spray.

Lay out your bread and load up your cheese and whatever else you like.  I love to add Ham, Roast Beef or Turkey.  Once your set stick them in the oven for 8-10 minutes depending on your oven. 

Once the cheese is all melty they are ready to go.

Time for lunch!  {nom, nom, nom!}

FREE Blockbuster Movie rentals for students K-12

2011-03-08T10:28:00.001-06:00

Bargain Briana just shared this post about FREE Blockbuster Movie rentals for students K-12 with a B or higher average.  Check out the post here

Thanks, Bargain Briana & Mojosavings!

What if your Catalina Doesn't Print?

2011-03-08T10:19:00.002-06:00

Stockpiling Moms has a great post about what to do.  This has happened to me before and it stinks!  Especially when it's a cash off your next order. Go check it out here!

$30 Shutterfly Gift card when you transfer your Photoworks account

2011-03-08T09:31:00.001-06:00

Do you have a Photoworks account?  They are closing down. If you follow the steps below to transfer your account you will recieve a $30.00 gift card/credit to Shutterfly.  Thanks, Common Sense With Money!

The photo service company  Photoworks is closing.  If you have an account with them and had  uploaded any photos, then I have great news for you.  Photoworks is  offering a $30 credit to Shutterfly when you transfer  your photos over to Shutterfly.  To take advantage  of this offer follow this steps:

Open a Shutterfly account (if you don’t have one) to get 50 free prints.

Visit Photoworks and start the transfer process. It is as simple as clicking on “Transfer Photos” link. You will need to login to your shutterfly account.

You  will need to wait 48 hours for the transfer to complete.  Watch your  email for notice of when the transfer is over and a unique code  worth  $30 and good at Shutterfly.

Picaboo: Free Photo Book ($39.99 Value) $8.99 for shipping

2011-03-08T09:13:00.001-06:00

Sign up with Picaboo and you can get a FREE Large Classic Custom  photo book with the code FREECC. These photo books can  cost up to $39.99! This book is free but you will need to pay $8.99 in  shipping.  This offer is for first time Picaboo customers only. This would make a perfect  gift! 

Offer good from March 8th through March 22nd.
The cost of one 20-page Large Classic Custom photo book (up to $39.99) will be deducted from the order total. If the book contains more than 20 pages, the customer will be charged for the additional pages at a cost of $0.99 per page.
Taxes and shipping charges are additional.
This coupon is for first-time Picaboo X customers only.

Sign up HERE to get your FREE Photo Book!

Thanks for sharing, BeCentsAble!

FREE John Frieda Hair Color

2011-03-08T09:03:00.000-06:00

John Frieda is giving away free haircolor HERE. It seems to still be working. Takes a minute to load the page. I'd jump on this before it's gone!

BeautyBar.com

2011-03-06T23:03:00.001-06:00

BeautyBar.com is another sister site to Diapers.com & Soap.com.  One of the perks to all three sites is that they allow you to mail in manufacturers coupons to use towards your purchases.

From the BeautyBar email:

Soap.com invites you to try our new sister site, BeautyBar.com

Tired of dashing from boutiques to department stores, hunting down the  perfect shade of blush or must-have moisturizer? We were. That's why we  created BeautyBar.com.  Our team has scoured the globe to find the most  effective and luxurious collection of beauty products.  Find your  favorite brands like Philosophy, Bliss and Clarisonic and also discover  the latest beauty must-haves like Butter London, Dermalogica and more.  Take  advantage of any of our three specials offers to save on your first  order.  Explore BeautyBar.com today.

Legal: Offer applies to first BeautyBar.com order  only and expire 3/31/11 . Other restrictions may apply.

use code: VSBG9999
Shop the world's top beauty brands:Kinerase LotionPhyto ShampooLorac Bronzer

Not valid for existing Diapers.com, Soap.com or BeautyBar.com customers. Some restrictions apply.

Time to Eat My Words {nom, nom, nom}

2011-03-06T22:09:00.003-06:00

Yesterday I went to Walmart for the first time in a long time.  I needed to do some grocery shopping, we needed to get the kids out of the house, and Walmart had updated their coupon policy.  Made perfect sense!  So we went and I grabbed as much of what we needed as I could before the kids started melting.  I managed to grab a decent amount of stuff.  When we were loading up the truck I told my husband, "I don't know, I think I still do better at the grocery store."

I had to run out to Albertsons today to grab some of the things that didn't make it into the cart yesterday.  I decided I was going to see how I made out.  I printed out a copy of yesterdays post and brought it with me. As I went through the store I wrote down the price of the same item I bought.

Was I in for a surprise!  I made up a spreadsheet showing the differences.  If I could not find the same item, I didn't include it at all. You will notice hash (-) marks in those fields.  When figuring the coupons Walmart does not double or triple, but Albertsons does so I figured it as though they would have doubled or tripled the coupon (if it was applicable - triple up to $0.39, double up to $0.50).

So there it is, albeit small.  You can click on each of the pictures to enlarge and see it all.  In the end Walmart was $47.81 CHEAPER than my regular grocery store - coupons and all.  So, it looks like I may be back at Walmart sooner than I thought for groceries.

Now to just make sure I'm not one of the next people you see on The People of Walmart!

Diapers.com: 30% off for the first 3 months

2011-03-06T10:35:00.001-06:00

It looks like Diapers.com is trying to score a piece of the Amazon Mom action.  For new customers they are offering 30% off diapers using code: D30SER.  Diapers.com is nice because they let you send in manufacturers coupons to use on our purchases.  I've used them before and was happy.  I just wish they did more coupons for their current customers.  I will say there customer service is very helpful!

use code:VSBG9999

Not valid for existing Diapers.com, Soap.com or BeautyBar.com customers. Some restrictions apply.

Thanks, Money Saving Queen!

My Walmart trip with the new coupon policy

2011-03-06T00:48:00.002-06:00

I don't think I could have squeezed too much more in there! Thankfully the stroller makes a kind of shelf. And to think we have a Suburban.

Well, my hubby and I braved Walmart with the 4 kids.  I don't know if Walmart will ever be the same! We had intended on taking the kids to the park today, but the weather had other ideas. Walmart's the same as a park, right?  

So, pictured above is my haul. All $339.21 of it (after coupons).  This was not a typical trip.  I needed everything.  My poor freezer was barren and the fridge was getting close.

Here's what I got:

Snacks

2-16.6 oz pkgs Oreos - $2.98 ea = $5.96 - $1.00 coupon = $4.96 ($2.48 each)
2-6.6 oz pkgs Quaker Quakes - $2.98 = $5.96

Total - $10.92

Meat, Poultry & Fish

2-1lb pkgs Angus Ground Beef - $3.28 = $6.56
2-1lb pkgs Ground Turkey - $2.88 = $5.76
1-4lb pkg Frozen Tilapia - $13.97
2.66 lbs Rib Eye Steak - $7.68/lb = $20.43
2.19 lbs Cube Steak - $4.18/lb = $9.15
5 lb pkg Chicken Leg Quarters - $0.74/lb = $3.70
5.75 lb pkg Chicken Breast - $1.78/lb = $10.18
3 lb pkg Pork Chops - $2.95/lb = $8.85

Total - $78.60

Refrigerated

2 dz eggs - $1.77 = $3.54 - $0.55 coupon = $2.99 ($1.50 each)
3-10 oz Oscar Mayer (Honey Ham, Turkey Breast, Chicken Breast) $2.50 = $7.50
3-8 oz Sargento (Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss) 2.54 = $7.62
2-9 oz Kraft String Cheese - $3.98 = $7.96- $1.00 off 2 coupon = $6.96 or $3.48 each
8 oz Kraft Shredded Cheese with Philly - $2.00 -$0.50 coupon = $1.50
1lb Smart Balance Buttery Sticks - $3.34 - $0.60 coupon = $2.74
1-13 oz tub Smart Balance Spread - $2.58 - $1.50 catalina coupon = $1.08
3-1/2 Gallons Horizon Milk - $3.88 = $11.64
3-1/2 Gallons Horizon Milk - $3.98 = $11.94
8 pk Danimals Yogurt -$4.68 - $1.00 coupon = $3.68

Total - $57.75

Frozen

6 PictSweet Frozen Veggies - $.96 = $5.76 - $1.50 (2/$.75 off 2 coupons) = $4.26
4 Green Giant Frozen Veggies - $1.78 = $7.12 - $0.50 coupon = $6.62

Total - $10.88

Pet

3-3 oz Iams Dog Food Canned - $0.25 = $0.75 - $0.50 off 3 coupon = $0.25
24 oz Box Milk-Bone Treats - $2.50
2-5.6 oz Bag Milk-Bone Soft Chews - $2.63 = $5.26
$7.76 - $2.00 catalina - $2.63 Buy One Milk-Bone Treats & One Milk Bone Soft-Chews get a Soft Chews Free = $3.13 or $1.04 a piece.
Total - $5.88

Paper Products 

8 pk Bounty Basic Paper towels $5.37 - $1.00 coupon = $4.37
2 pks (sq boxes) Puffs Plus - $1.47 = $2.94
2 pks (sq boxes) Puffs with Vicks - $1.47 = $2.94
$5.88 - $2.94 (2 - BOGO coupons for Vicks & Puffs Plus ) = $2.94 or $0.74 each
30 Double Roll Charmin - $17.27 - $1.00 coupon = $16.27
8 Double Roll Charmin - $3.27 - $1.00 coupon = $2.27

Total - $25.85

Baby

21 Jars Gerber 1st baby food - $11.54 - $2.00 (2/1.00 off purchase of 4) = $9.54
1.45 lb Similac Powder Formula - $21.00 - $5.00 coupon = $16.00 (Awesome Price!)
2-12.5 oz Enfamil Powder Formula - $13.47 = $26.94 - $13.85 when you buy 2 catalina coupon = $13.09
1 - 32 oz Good Start Ready to Feed Formula - $6.24 - $5.25 Good Start Check = $0.99 (Love that!)
4 pk PediaSure Sidekicks - $5.88 - $2.00 coupon = $3.88

Total - $43.50

Cleaning & Laundry

2-40 ct Gain Dryer Sheets = $1.87 = $3.74 - $6.00 (I had 2 $3.00 off coupons. They didn't have any of the 80 count left so I got this instead.) = +$2.26.
2.81 lb box of Cascade = $2.97 - $1.00 coupon - $1.97
2-22 oz Clorox 2 = $7.96 - $3.00 (2/$1.50 off) = $4.96 or $2.48 each

Total $ 4.67

Everything Else 

2 boxes Cheerios 8.9 oz - $2.50 = $5.00 - $1.00 off 2 coupon = $4.00
2 -12 oz Kraft Mayo Shop - $1.50 = $3.00-$1.00 off 2 coupon =$2.00
2 boxes Cinnamon Burst Cheerios10 oz - $2.42 = $4.84 - $1.50 (2/$0.75 off coupons) = $3.34
2 - 6 oz boxes Kraft Mac & Cheese Whole Grain - $2.44
1 - 10 oz box Velveeta Mac & Cheese - $1.84
Donut House K-Cups - $10.88
Nut-rition Go-Packs - $4.00
2 pkgs - Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats - $6.00
17.4 oz Sugar Free Strawberry Smuckers - $2.38
4 -3 oz Jello - $2.08
16.3 oz Peter Pan Peanut Butter - $1.88
16 oz Planters Cashews - $4.98
18 Pack K-Cups - $7.98
4 Excedrin - $11.92 (I intended to use the target coupon - then realized I couldn't and they were already packed)
3 -12 Packs Diet Coke - $12.84 (I never pay this much - it was actually a bit painful)

Total: $78.56

Things we bought to appease the cranky children

Bubbles - $2.88
Mini Lego Kit - $4.97
Infants Advil - $4.77
Mini Goldfish Carton - $0.98
Vet Pet Toy - $9.00

Total: $22.60

In the end, I don't think I did horribly, but I feel like I still do better at Albertsons and Target. As for the new coupon policy the biggest improvement I can see is the internet coupons and the catalinas.  The competitor coupons are more difficult because the coupon has to be for a specific item at a specific price. (ex. Hasbro Games for $5.99 each - not $3.00 off Hasbro Games)  

I'll admit, I probably could have done better if it was just me and I wasn't worried about getting through the store before the kids completely lost it.

I don't think I will be hitting up Walmart again anytime soon without a set gameplan.  

You know what I think would make their new coupon policy better? Drop the competitor coupons all together and do double and triple coupons! What do you think?

Heading to Walmart to check out their new Coupon Policy

2011-03-05T14:21:00.000-06:00

Got my stack of coupons, my list, the Albertson's ad, and my freshly printed Walmart Coupon Policy. Let's see how this goes. I'll update after we get back.

CVS Deals: March 6 - March 12

2011-03-04T23:05:00.000-06:00

Complete, Revitalens, or Blink $7.89, Get $4 ECB Limit 1

-$3/1 Revitalens 3/6 SS

Final Price: $.89 each

Revlon Nail $4.99, Get $3 ECB Limit 1

-$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic product 2/13 SS, 3/6 SS

Final Price:  $.99

Revlon Eye or Lip $7.49, Get $4 ECB Limit 1

-$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic product 2/13 SS, 3/6 SS

Final Price:  $2.49 each

Ban Roll-On $4.19, Get $2 ECB limit 1

-$.40/1 Ban 3/6 SS

Final Price:  $1.79

Check out all the deals on Money Saving Madness

Amazon: Free Gooseberry Patch Slow Cooker Recipes Cookbook

2011-03-04T23:01:00.000-06:00

Amazon is offering The Gooseberry Patch Slow Cooker Recipes Cookbook for FREE.  I would suggest grabbing this quickly because prices on Amazon change quickly.  Click the link below.  

Similac - $3.25 per {Ready Made} Bottle

2011-03-04T22:39:00.000-06:00

Do you use Similac Sensitive formula?  Do you have a $10.00 off Amazon.com coupon?  I just got a 6-pack of formula for $19.48 shipped to my door.  That works out to $3.25 per bottle after the coupon and Subscribe and Save, which is better than I have gotten in the store at times.

If you order, don't forget to cancel the Subcribe and Save after your order ships. Check out the deal here

Updated Walmart Coupon Policy - Good News!

2011-03-04T22:15:00.000-06:00

Good Deal Mama just posted the new Walmart Coupon Policy and it is chock full o' good news!  Here are the highlights:

Updated Walmart Coupon Policy is some good news for us “couponers” because it clearly states a Few Good points:

1. That Walmart DOES take Internet Coupons
2. That “overage”-{ when a coupon is taking off more than the item cost} can go towards your other items!
3. Competitor Coupons for a specific price {more like a “price match”}
4. Catalina Coupons!

Go check out the new policy here and print out a copy for the next time you head out to Walmart. 

Thanks for sharing, Good Deal Mama!!!