Frugal Family

If Budgeting Isn't Fun, You're Doing It Wrong!

2010-04-14T07:07:00.000-07:00

Check out this fun article on budgeting! I really like this concept of budgeting in the things you want as well as the things you need.

Thanks, Wise Bread!

Target Weekly Ad Match-up 4/11/10 - 4/17/10

2010-04-13T14:50:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Target ad match-up.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Rite Aid, Walreens and CVS Ad Match-ups 4/11/10 - 4/17/10

2010-04-12T18:57:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Rite Aid match-up.
Go here for your Walgreens match-up.
Go here for your CVS match-up.

Thanks Southern Savers!

Success!

2010-04-12T12:52:00.001-07:00

My surgery on Friday was a success! And not nearly as painful as I was led to believe. I am back at work today! I will resume my posts this evening. Be blessed!

Piggly Wiggly Ad Match-up 4/7/10 - 4/13/10

2010-04-07T17:44:00.000-07:00

Piggly Wiggly doubles coupons up to 99 cents. To see the full Piggly Wiggly ad go here.

COUPON MATCH-UPS

Cheez-its: BOGO
-$2/2 coupon found on some packages
Progresso soups: 3/$4
-$0.50/2 Progesso Soup, exp. 4-17-10 (SS 02/21/10)
Cheerios: 2/$5
-$1/3 Select General Mills Cereals, exp. 5-8-10 (SS 03/28/10 #2)
-$1/2 Select General Mills Cereals, exp. 4-17-10 (SS 03/07/10)
Cottonelle bath tissue 12pk: 6.99
-$0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, exp. 4-25-10 (SS 03/14/10)
-$1/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU Apr '10)

Tidy Cats 20lb: 2.99
-$1/1 Purina Tidy Cats Cat Litter, exp. 5-7-10 (RP 02/07/10)

Cascade detergent: 2.99
-$0.50/1 Cascade Complete, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10)
-$0.50/1 Cascade Product, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 04/04/10) Daisy sour cream: 2/$3
-$0.50/1 Daisy Brand Sour Cream, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 03/28/10 #2)
New York pizzeria dip'n sticks: 2/$5
-$0.50/1 New York Frozen Product, exp. 5-23-10 (ALL YOU Feb '10)

That's all I could find. See anything else? Let me know.

Food Giant Ad Match-up 4/7/10 - 4/13/10

2010-04-07T17:13:00.000-07:00

Food Giant accepts coupons but only doubles on Monday, up to 90 cents. To see the full Food Giant ad go here. There isn't much to speak of this week.

COUPON MATCH-UPS

Banquet pot pies 7 oz: 58 cents
-$1/4 Select ConAgra Products, exp. 4-15-10 (SS 03/14/10)
Banquet dinners 6-10 oz: 88 cents
-$1.50/1 Banquet Family Size Meal, exp. 5-31-10 (ALL YOU Apr '10) (if this is included)
Tennesse Pride sausage biscuits: 4.99
-$0.75/1 Tennessee Pride Breakfast Sandwich, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 03/28/10)
On Cor patties or nibblers: 99
-$0.30/1 On-Cor Entree, exp. 4-30-10 (RP 2/14/10)
-$0.30/1 On-Cor Entree, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 03/07/10)

Well, that's all I could find this week. If you see anything I missed please let me know.

"But I'm Too Busy To Clip Coupons!"

2010-04-06T14:33:00.001-07:00

Check out this article with a few tips on how to clip your coupons even if you don't have much time.

Publix 4/5/10 and Target 4/4/10 Ad Match-ups

2010-04-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

The new Publix ad began Monday because of Easter.

Go here for your Publix match-up.
Go here for your Target match-up.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Rite Aid, Walgreens & CVS Ad Match-ups 4/4/10 - 4/10/10

2010-04-05T16:49:00.000-07:00

I didn't see a lot this week at the drugstores that caught my attention, but there are plenty of deals to be had.

Go here for your Rite Aid match-up.
Go here for your Walgreens match-up.
Go here for your CVS match-up.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

I apologize for disappearing....

2010-04-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

I apologize for disappearing, all you who are my regular readers. I was diagnosed Tuesday afternoon with cervical cancer and I just haven't been in the mood to post. It isn't terribly serious, the cancer is non-invasive and can be corrected with a LEEP procedure. However, it did knock me off balance for several days and I have neglected this blog as a result. I am having the LEEP done this Friday and will stay home and rest for the remainder of the weekend. Please keep me and my family in your prayers because while this is really a minor thing, it is still somewhat worrisome. I will resume my regular posts tonight.

Publix and Winn-Dixie Ad Match-ups 3/31/10 - 4/6/10

2010-03-31T11:31:00.000-07:00

Publix will not have a new ad until this weekend due to the holiday.
Go here for the Winn-Dixie ad match-up.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Publix and Winn-Dixie Ad Match-ups 3/24/10 - 3/30/10

2010-03-25T06:45:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Publix match-up.
Go here for your Winn-Dixie match-up.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Food Giant Ad Match-up 3/24/10 - 3/30/10

2010-03-24T17:54:00.000-07:00

Food Giant accepts coupons and doubles up to 90 cents on Monday only.

COUPON MATCH-UPS

Charmin bath tissue 6 double roll: 3.98
-$1/2 Charmin Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
-$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Pepsi 12pk 12oz cans: 4/$11
-$2 off wyb 4 in-ad coupon
Dole pineapple: 99 cents
-$0.55/2 Dole Pineapple Cans, exp. 5-31-10 (Good Housekeeping Feb '10)
-$1/3 Dole Pineapple Cans, exp. 4-16-10 (SS 01/24/10)
Orville Redenbacher popcorn: 2/$4
-$1/4 Select ConAgra Products, exp. 4-15-10 (SS 03/14/10)
-$1/1 Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop!, exp. 5-30-10 (ConAgra)
Gain laundry detergent 50 oz liquid or 57-63 oz powder: 4.98
-$1/1 Gain detergent, exp. 4-30-10 (RP 03/21/10)
-$0.50/1 Gain Detergent, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Mrs. Smith's cobblers: 3.29
-$0.75/1 Mrs. Smith's Bakery Product, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 03/21/10)
Banquet Kid Cuisine: 1.79
-$1/2 Kid Cuisine, exp. 5-30-10 (ConAgra)
-$1/2 Kid Cuisine, exp. 5-30-10 (ALL YOU Apr '10)
Johnsonville Italian sausage: 3.59
-$0.55/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, exp. 4-18-10 (SS 03/07/10)
-$1/2 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, exp. 4-18-10 (SS 03/07/10)
On Cor Lasagna, rib patties or stuffed peppers: 2.79
-$0.30/1 On-Cor Entree, exp. 4-30-10 (RP 2/14/10)
-$0.30/1 On-Cor Entree, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 03/07/10)

IF YOU SEE ANYTHING I MISSED LET ME KNOW

Piggly Wiggly Ad Match-up 3/24/10 - 3/30/10

2010-03-24T17:33:00.000-07:00

Piggly Wiggly accepts coupons and doubles up to 99 cents.

COUPON MATCH-UPS

Scott Extra Soft Tissue 4pk: 99 cents
-$1/1 Scott Paper Product printable (FREE!)
Hamburger Helper: 99 cents
-$0.75/3 Select Hamburger Helper Meals, exp. 4-3-10 (SS 02/07/10)
-$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals, exp. 5-1-10 (SS 03/07/10)
Little Debbie chocolate cup cakes: 2/$5
-.75/1 Little Debbie chocolate cup cakes printable
Capri Sun drinks: 2/$4
-$1/2 Capri Suns KraftRecipes.com
Hunt's tomatoes assorted: 99 cents
-$1/4 Hunt's Diced Tomatoes, exp. 5-30-10 ConAgra
Wishbone dressings 16oz: 3/$5
-.75/1 Wishbone Product printable (Makes this 16 cents!)
Aunt Jemima pancake mix: 79 cents
-$1/2 Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup, exp. 4-30-10 (RP #2 1/3/10) (Makes this 29 cents each wyb two)
Log Cabin syrup 24oz: 2.49
-$0.50/1 Log Cabin Syrup, no exp. (ALL YOU Sept '09)
-$0.50/1 Log Cabin Syrup, exp. 4-1-10 (ALL YOU Health & Fitness)
Orville Redenbacher popcorn: 2/$4
-$1/4 Select ConAgra Products, exp. 4-15-10 (SS 03/14/10)
-$1/1 Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop!, exp. 5-30-10 (ConAgra)
Betty Crocker brownie mix: 5/$5
-$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix, exp. 4-3-10 (GM 02/07/10) (Makes it 25 cents each after doubling wyb 2)
Yoplait yogurt, selected 4pk: 2/$5
-$1/1 Yo-Plus or Yo-Plus Light Yogurt, exp. 4-3-10 (GM 02/07/10)
-$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt or Trix Multipack, exp. 5-15-10 (SS 03/21/10)
Green Giant frozen vegetables: 2/$5
-$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, exp. 5-1-10 (SS 03/07/10)
-$0.60/3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, exp. 4-3-10 (GM 02/07/10)
Cole's breads: 2/$4
-.50/1 Cole's Bread product printable
Totino's pizzas: 4/$5
-$0.50/1 Totino's Party Pizza wyb Rolls Snacks, exp. 5-1 (SS 2/7/10)
-$0.50/2 Totino's Party Pizza wyb Rolls Snacks, exp. 5-1 (SS 2/7/10)
Blue bunny ice cream 56oz: 2/$5
-$1/1 Blue Bunny printable
Jimmy Dean sausage 1lb: 2.39
-$1/2 Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll Products, exp. 3-28-10 (RP 01/31/10)
Oscar Mayer combo sliced lunchmeat 1lb: 2.99
-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts, exp. 5-2-10 (SS 03/07/10)
Hillshire Farm Sausage: 2.59
-$1/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, exp. 4-17-10 (RP 03/21/10)
-$1/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, exp. 4-10-10 (RP 01/31/10)

IF YOU SEE ANYTHING I MISSED LET ME KNOW

Target Ad Match-up 3/21/10 - 3/27-10

2010-03-23T06:44:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Target match-up.

Thanks, Southern Savers!

Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS Ad Match-up 3/21/10 - 3/27/10

2010-03-23T06:43:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Rite Aid match-up.
Go here for your Walgreens match-up.
Go here for your CVS match-up.

Thanks Southern Savers!

Piggly Wiggly Ad Match-up 3/17 - 3/23/10

2010-03-20T05:52:00.000-07:00

I have received a number of emails from readers about the grocery ad match-ups that I do. Due to these comments, I have decided that I will no longer list the entire ad. I will list only those items that have a coupon to match with or that I think is a really great deal. To see the full Piggly Wiggly ad go here.

Remember, Piggly Wiggly doubles coupons up to 99 cents.

COUPON MATCH-UPS

French's Yellow Mustard 14 oz: .79
-$0.30/1 French's Classic Yellow Mustard, exp. 3-31-10 (SS 01/24/10)
-$0.30/1 French's Classic Yellow Mustard, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 03/21/10)
-$0.35/1 French's Classic Yellow Mustard, exp. 3-31-10 (SS 01/24/10) Makes this 9 cents!
-.50/1 French's mustard printable Makes this FREE!
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies: 2/$4
-$1/1 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cheesecake Middles printable If this kind is included
Kellogg's Cereals, selected varities: 2.29
-$1/3 Kellogg's Cereals, exp. 3-21-10 (RP 02/07/10)
-$1/2 Kellogg's Fruit Loops, exp. 4-18-10 (RP 03/07/10)
Honey Nut Cheerios: 2/$5
-$1/2 Select General Mills Cereals, exp. 4-17-10 (SS 03/07/10)
Gain laundry detergent 57-63 oz powder or 50 oz liquid: 4.99
-$1/1 Gain detergent, exp. 4-30-10 (RP 03/21/10
-$0.50/1 Gain Detergent, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Charmin ultra soft bath tissue 9 reg roll pkg: 3.99
-$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10)
-$1/2 Charmin Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
-$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Cascade Action Paks 12-20 ct: 3.29
-$1/1 Cascade ActionPacs or Gel, exp. 3-31-10 (Refresh Your Nest)
Pillsbury crescent rolls 10.1 oz: 2/$5
-$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, exp. 3-27-10 (GM 1/3/10)
-$0.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, exp. 4-24-10 (SS 01/31/10)
-.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls printable
-.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls printable
Yoplait yogurt, assorted 6 oz: 2/$1
-.50/6 Yoplait Cups or Light Smoothie printable
Totino's pizza rolls: $2.99
-$0.50/1 Totino's Party Pizza wyb Rolls Snacks, exp. 5-1 (SS 2/7/10)

IF YOU SEE ANYTHING I MISSED LET ME KNOW!

Bruno's and Food World Ad Match-up 3/17/10 - 3/23/10

2010-03-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Bruno's match-up.
Go here for your Food World match-up.

Thanks Frugal Fairhope!

Publix and Winn-Dixie Ad Match-ups 3/17/10-3/23/10

2010-03-17T17:28:00.000-07:00

Go here for your Publix match-up.
Go here for your Winn-Dixie match-up.

Food Giant Ad Match-up 3/17/10 - 3/23/10

2010-03-17T17:23:00.000-07:00

Food Giant only doubles coupon on Monday, up to 90 cents.

MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD

Quarter Loin pork chops: 1.48/lb
Boneless Skinless chicken breast: 1.98/lb
Boneless chuck roast: 2.38/lb
Rib Eye steak: 5.99/lb
Thighs or drumsticks: .99/lb
Pork Loin rib country style: 1.79/lb
Dean's country sausage: 1.99
Cook's ham steaks: 2.99/lb
Oscar Mayer sliced bologna 1lb: 1.79
On Cor Patties or Nibblers: .99
-$0.30/1 On-Cor Entree, exp. 4-30-10 (RP 2/14/10) (MAKES THIS 39 CENTS AFTER DOUBLING!)
-$0.30/1 On-Cor Entree, exp. 5-31-10 (RP 03/07/10)
Zeigler weiners or bologna 12 oz: 1.29
Zeigler sliced bacon 12 oz: 2.29
Zeigler jumbo franks 1lb: 1.69
Tennessee Pride sausage biscuits: 3.49
Gourment Dining stir fry dinners: 3.99
Mama Rosa Pepperoni pizza: 4.99
Zeigler sliced ham 8 oz: 1.79
Sea Best tilapia 1lb: 3.79
I.Q.F. medium shrimp: 5.99/lb
I.Q.F. orange roughy fillets: 9.99/lb
I.Q.F. perch fillets: 3.99/lb

PRODUCE

Red ripe strawberries 1lb: 2.48
Michigan grown apples 3lb bag: .1.98
Collard or turnip greens small bunch: .68
Sweet jumbo Mexican onions: 1.18/lb
Seedless navel oranges 8lb: 5.98
Red grapefruit 5lb: 2.58
Green onions: 2/.88
Green Giant Steamers: 1.98
-$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, exp. 5-1-10 (SS 03/07/10)
-$1/3 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, exp. 4-17-10 (SS 02/21/10)
-$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, exp. 4-17 (SS 02/21/10)
Brussells sprouts: 1.88/lb
T. Marzetti dressings: 2.88
Green cabbage: .38/lb
Red potatoes 5lb: 1.98
Dole salad mix: .98

FROZEN AND DAIRY

Blue Bell ice cream 12 pk cups or 1/2 gallon: 3.98
Totino's pizza or pizza rolls: $1
-$0.50/1 Totino's Party Pizza wyb Rolls Snacks, exp. 5-1 (SS 2/7/10)(MAKES THIS 50 CENTS EACH AFTER DOUBLING WYB ONE OF EACH!)
-$0.50/2 Totino's Party Pizza wyb Rolls Snacks, exp. 5-1 (SS 2/7/10)
Ore Ida potatoes 16-32oz: 2/$5
-$1/2 Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, exp. 3-31-10 (ALL YOU Feb '10)
Smart Ones dinners: 2/$5
-$1.50/7 Weight Watchers Smart Ones (ALL YOU Jan '10)
-$1/5 Weight Watchers Smart Ones (ALL YOU Jan '10)
-$3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, exp. 4-30-10 (SS 01/17/10)
-$3/10 Smart Ones Product, exp. 4-30-10 (SS 01/10/10)
-B3G1 Smart Ones Product, exp. 4-30-10 (SS 01/10/10)
Smart Ones Classic Favorites: 2/$4 (see above coupons)
Birds Eye corn on the cob 6ct: 2/$3
Aunt Jemima pancakes 12-14oz: 1.88
Kay's ice cream 56oz: 2.88
Sea Pak shrimp or tilapia 12-20 oz: 4.99
Food Club cheese 8 oz: 2/$3
Daisy sour cream 8 oz: .98
Food Club yogurt 6oz: 2/.88
Coffee-mate coffee creamer 32 oz liquid: 2.98
-$0.75/1 Coffee-mate Liquid Creamer, exp. 5-07-10 (RP 02/07/10)
-$0.50/1 Coffee-mate Liquid Creamer, exp. 5-7-10 (RP 2/7/10)
-$1/2 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer, exp. 5-7-10 (RP 02/07/10)

GROCERY

Allens cut Italian green beans or Veg-all: $1
Hormel chunk meat 5 oz: $1
-$1.50/3 Select Dinty Moore or Hormel Products, exp. 4-30 (SS 3/7/10) (MAKES THIS 50 CENTS EACH WYB THREE!)
Gatorade 32 oz: .88
-$0.50/1 Gatorade G2, exp. 3-31-10 (RP 01/10/10) (FREE!!!-IF THIS KIND IS INCLUDED)
Heinz 40 oz fridge fit: 1.98
KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce: 1.49
-$0.50/1 Select KC Masterpiece Products, exp. 5-15-10 (SS 03/14/10)( MAKES THIS 49 CENTS AFTER DOUBLING!)
Skinner pasta 12 oz: .58
Ragu pasta sauce 16-26 oz: $2
Food Club drinks 12pk 12oz: 2/$5
Hershey's candy singles: 2/$1
Coke 2 ltr products: 5/$5
Dasani 24pk .5ltr: 5.49
Cheez-It crackers: 2/$4
Coke products 12pk 12oz: 3/$11
Powerade 32 oz: Buy 10 get 5 free 10/$15
Little Debbie chocolate cupcakes: 2/$5
Frito Lay multi packs: 5.99
Welch's, RC or Diet Rite cola 12pk 12oz: 2.99
A&W Root Beer, Squirt, Sun Drop or 7 Up 2 ltr: $1

NON-GROCERY

Pine Sol or Clorox bathroom cleaner or clean-up: 2/$5
Clorox Anywhere sanitizer spray: 2.29
Charmin bath tissue 9 large rolls: 3.98
-$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10)
Cheer laundry detergent 53 oz powder or 40 oz liquid: 3.98

IF YOU SEE ANYTHING I MISSED LET ME KNOW!

Target Ad Match-up 3/14/10 - 3/20/10

2010-03-14T18:59:00.000-07:00

Here is the Target match-up.

Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS Ad Match-ups 3/14/10 - 3/20/10

2010-03-14T18:54:00.000-07:00

Here is your Walgreens match-up.
Here is your Rite Aid match-up.
Here is your CVS match-up.

Free and Cheap Things to Do in Alabama

2010-03-13T13:51:00.000-08:00

If you're looking for something to do with your family, but you don't have a lot of cash, then you should check out Family Fun On A Dime. This site was started by my good friend Angela. She has been very diligent updating this site and there are some great things to do that cost little to nothing. Check it out!

Food World Ad Match-up 3/10/10 - 3/16/10

2010-03-12T16:58:00.000-08:00

Go here for your Food World match-up. Thanks Money Jar!

Bruno's Ad Match-up 3/10/10 - 3/16/10

2010-03-11T18:06:00.000-08:00

Go here for your Bruno's match-up. Thanks Frugal Fairhope!