Puget Sound Prudence

Shopping Awesomeness and a Goodbye!

2010-03-04T13:18:00.000-08:00

Has everyone been enjoying the incredible week at Albertsons as much as I have? I've spent $19.63 out of pocket and still have $10 in catalinas. My savings so far is $217.94! The trick is to roll those catalinas!

I've made a few trips for all this and have been careful not to wipe the store out of anything. I have honestly spent about two hours organizing and printing coupons, planning my shopping trip transactions, and reading other blogs to do this. That's like making a $100 an hour! The shopping trips themselves have been quick because I have been organized and I've had my 16 year old doing transactions too. I feel like I am really preparing her for when she is on her own in a few years!

I'm not going to break everything down because there are two amazing blogs that have all promotions listed. Fabulessly Frugal and The Krazy Coupon Lady have worked very hard to compile the deals and you must check them out!

I've made the decision this week to stop posting deals. There are so many wonderful blogs out there that do such a good job already. I don't really feel that I have the time to spend working on my blog anymore. My one year old is so active now and I'm unable to devote as much time as I have been over the past few months to my blog. A blog takes a lot of time and energy, as do one year olds!

Initially I thought I could make a little money on the side, but the realization quickly came that there is a lot more to it than writing posts. There is the technological component, the affiliate component, emails and social networking, hours compiling deals, planning and writing posts, taking pictures, networking with other bloggers and so, so much more! Don't get me wrong, it has been a lot of fun and I've learned so much. I may come back to it in the future when the time is right.

I'm considering going back to work part time. I love being a nurse and it is where my real passion lies. It is a wonderful feeling to help others. I particularly enjoy the human component that I don't get from being on the computer several hours a day. I feel like I can be more present for my family as well by spending one or two days at work, versus being off and on the computer all day! I will also actually make some money:)

There are several other reasons that I'm calling it quits. My friend Jane has stopped writing her blog this week, but for very different reasons. We were posting each others Fred Meyer and Albertsons deals, so I feel like it gave me permission to do something I've been thinking about for several weeks now. (Not that she would have minded I'm sure!) I'm also excited about starting my first garden this spring, and have been doing a lot of research and preparation.

Everyone reading post already knows this information, but I'm going to post links to some of my favorite blogs for deals and great couponing tips, just in case. Please check out all of the other blogs on my sidebar too!

The Coupon Project: Fred Meyers, Albertsons and all the drug stores. Angela also has excellent posts on coupon ethics (I didn't realize how much coupon abuse there was until I started blogging), a savings tracker that is a must, and many other helpful resources.

Fabulessly Frugal: Albertsons, Fred Meyer, and much more.

The Krazy Coupon Lady: Albertsons, Fred Meyer, drug stores, catalinas, and a wonderful printable coupon data base.

Maybe Frugal: Great local blog. I get a lot of information from her personal shopping trips.

Coupon Connections Northwest: This is a new blog, but they are going at it full force. They are also, like me, located in Snohomish County. They post most grocery store and drug store deals, as well as few others specific to our area. You must take advantage of The Everett Herald delivery deal if you live in Sno Co. I ordered it the other day and can't believe I waited so long!

Thrify Northwest Mom and Centsible in Seattle: These are two of the first blogs I found and started following. Both post a lot of great money saving deals, many of which are specific to our area!

Thanks to everyone who has been following my blog. I am grateful for every comment and email that I received. I hope I've helped a few of you along the way!

God Bless!

Thank you image courtesy of Flickr.com (Vernhart) and stethascope courtesy of Photobucket.

Menu Plan Monday: 3/1

2010-03-01T12:54:00.000-08:00

I usually try to do my menu planning Sunday night, but it was a busy weekend and I was just too tired. Better late than never though, right?

Last week we enjoyed a new pork chop recipe that called for corn flakes that I've been needing to use up. It was a little bland for my taste, but my family enjoyed it. I never got around to making the cream cheese and rice chicken, so I'm going to put it on this weeks menu. I ended up having pizza for my birthday. My friends think I'm crazy for passing up a dinner out, but yes, I'm that frugal! I was perfectly happy not cooking and enjoying dinner with the kids. The cake I planned to bake never came into fruition, but my family surprised me with a carrot cake from Safeway that was really good and I had a wonderful birthday!

Monday: Tuna Casserole from last month's freezer cooking day and green salad

Tuesday: Amanda's Cream Cheese Rice with chicken. I am going to substitute diced chicken breast for shredded chicken I made in the crock pot over the weekend and another green salad (splitting a bag each night.)

Wednesday: Pork Chop Supper (calls for peas, carrots, and potatoes), and dinner rolls.

Thursday: Tacos with the works

Friday: Mac & cheese, hot dogs, and veggie chips.

Saturday: Up in the air

Sunday: Roast Chicken and veggies, dinner salad, cheesy garlic biscuits.

To check out more menu plans visit I'm an Organization Junkie!

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Rite Aid $3 Off $15 Coupon

2010-03-01T07:08:00.000-08:00

I posted a few Rite Aid deals this morning, but I forgot to mention that there is a $3 off your $15 purchase coupon available. You want to calculate your totals before manufacturer coupons and hand it to the cashier first when checking out to get the best deal. Just a warning, it will use a lot of ink to print.

I get a little nervous about PDF coupons, but have used them in the past at Rite Aid and was told by my cashier that they are legitimate. This one is valid through March 31st.

Thanks Baby Goodbuys!

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Western WA: Free Ice Cream Wednesday

2010-03-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

If you are in Gig Harbor, South Center or Auburn/Lake Taps, you can get a Free Kids Lick with any adult size ice cream purchase on Wednesday at Ben & Jerry's! I would just recommend that you call ahead to make sure your store is participating.

This could be a fun treat!

Thanks Frugal 4 A Busy Life!

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Rite Aid Deals 2/28 - 3/6

2010-03-01T06:36:00.000-08:00

Looking for some good deals this week? Rite Aid is looking has quite a few! Here are my favorites thanks to Angela over at The Coupon Project. You can check out the complete list here.

Almay Cosmetics
Buy one, get one 50% off
Use (2) $2/1 coupons from 2/7 SmartSource
Submit for $5 Rite Aid rebate when you buy 2 Almay cosmetics

Listerine PocketPals $3.99
$1/1 coupon from 1/3 Red Plum
Submit for $3 Rite Aid rebate
Bottom line: FREE

Gillette or Satin Care Shave Gel $1.99
$0.55/1 coupon from 2/7 P&G
Submit for $1 Rite Aid rebate
Bottom line: $0.44 - 0.99

Adult Acnomel Acne Treatment $6.99
Submit for $6 Rite Aid rebate
Bottom line: $0.99

Anti Monkey Butt $3.99
Submit for $3 Rite Aid rebate
Bottom line: $0.99

I found two pack Soft Lips for only 99¢ last night too. I love this brand!

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Albertsons Doubler Scenarios

2010-02-28T19:08:00.000-08:00

Did everyone get their Albertsons double coupons? I checked 5 papers at my local Albertsons and none of them had the doublers! There were no Smart Source inserts either. I hope that someone didn't steal them. Not only is that rude, it is theft! I told my cashier, but she didn't seem to care. (I almost want to rant about how she treated me, but I will refrain for now.) I was hoping to find one at customer service but there were none to be found.

Fortunately I got one in my home delivered paper. They were also in the papers at the gas station.

Fabulessly Frugal has done a nice job of coming up with some great scenarios for the "Just Chill" Promo (buy 10 items get a $10 catalina)! Make sure you read the comments on their post. There's a lot of good information from readers. I posted a few doubler ideas here as well.

Thanks Albertsons and the really cool manager who helped me out this morning!

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40% Off Seventh Generation Diapers at Fred Meyer

2010-02-28T17:57:00.000-08:00

Seventh Generation Diapers are 40% off at Fred Meyer this week! At my store they were regularly $12.99 last time I checked. At 40% off they would be $7.79. Use the $1 off coupon here, and they would become $6.49 a pack. This sale is good through March 6th.

Thanks Seattle Moms Deal Finder!
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Walgreens 2/28 - 3/6

2010-02-27T19:48:00.000-08:00

Look's like there's lots of fun to be had at Walgreens this week. Thanks to Mercedes at Common Sense with Money for these deals that are good 2/28 -3/6! The following are my favorites. You can check out the rest of this weeks deals here. If you are new to shopping at Walgreens start here.

Purex 3-in-1 2/$9, Earn $1 RR when you buy one
Use B1G1 Purex Liquid Detergent or 3-in-1 Sheets, exp. 3-6 (RP 2/21/10)
Pay $3.50 for two after coupons and register reward

Colgate Total toothpaste $2.99, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, exp. 2-28-10 (ALL YOU Jan ‘10)
Free after coupon and RR

Crest dental Care 3/$9, Earn a $3 RR when you buy three
Use $2/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
Get three Free after three coupons and RR

Speedstick or Lady Speedstick deodorant $1.99, Earn a $1 RR when you buy one
Pay $0.99 each after RR

Schick Intuition or Quattro $8.99, Earn a $3 Rr when you buy one
Use $4/1 Schick Intuition Plus Razor or Refill, exp. 4-11-10 (SS 02/28/10)
Use $4/1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor or Refill, exp. 4-11 (SS 2/28/10)
Submit for FREE After MIR Schick Quattro Razor or Trimmer, exp. 3-7 (SS 2/7/10)
Up to $7 moneymaker after coupon, register reward and mail in rebate

Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo $4.79, Earn a $3 RR when you buy two
Use $3/2 Aveeno Baby printable coupon (IE) (FF Link)
Pay $3.58 for two after coupon and register rewards

Reach toothbrush or Floss $0.99 after in ad coupon
Use $1/1 Reach product printable Coupon
Free after coupons

Nivea Lip Care $0.99 after in ad coupon
Use B1G1 Nivea Lip Care Product, exp. 3-7-10 (RP 02/07/10)
Pay $0.99 for two after coupons

Starbucks Frappuccino 4/$5
Use $1/1 Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink printable
Pay $0.25 each after coupon

Lindsay olives $0.99 after in ad coupon
Use $1/2 Lindsay Olives printable
Pay $0.98 for two after coupons

Kimberly Clark Promo: Buy 3 or more participating products earn $5 RR

Viva Paper Towels: $5.99 each
Use (3) $1/1 from Albertson Value Your Heart Coupon Book (SUN ONLY!)
Pay: $14.97 and earn a $5 RR
Final Price: $3.23 each!

Huggies: $8.99
If you happen to have any $2/1 coupons left use (3)
Pay: $20.97 and earn a $5 RR
Final Price: $5.32 each before tax

Thanks Coupon Connections NW for both of the above scenarios!

Altoids: 59¢ each (no coupon needed!)

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Fred Meyer Deals 2/28 - 3/6

2010-02-27T15:08:00.000-08:00

Here are the Fred Meyer deals for the week of February 28th through March 6th. I like the price of broccoli and cauliflower this week. There really isn't anything too exciting except the Fred Meyer brand canned beans and tomatoes and the Tilamook Cheddar Cheese, which go on sale every couple of weeks. I did put asterisk marks next to my favorite deals.

I am proud to part of the Grocery Gathering over at BeCentsable. If you are new to coupon shopping at Fred Meyer you can read my short 101 here. For my coupon lingo head over here.

Produce:
Broccoli Crowns 68¢ per lb *
Bulk Mushrooms $2.48 per lb (decent price)
Cauliflower 68¢ per lb *
Cantaloupe 48¢ per lb
Del Monte Gold Pineapple $2.99 each
English Cucumbers $1 each
Red Bell Peppers $1 each

Meat:
Corned Beef Brisket $1.59 per lb *
Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $2.48 per lb (I would wait for a better deal)
Pork Loin Chops $1.99 per lb

Coupon Match-Ups & Deals:

Betty Crocker Frosting: $1.50 each
Use 50¢/1 printable here or here
Final Price: $1.00 each

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks: $1.79
Use 50¢/2 here or here
Final Price: $1.54 each
Buy 5 & earn a $3.50 catalina (details here)
Makes them 84¢ each (decent price)

Chex Mix: 2/$3
Use 50¢/1 here
Final Price: $1 each

Darigold Butter
Use in ad coupon, first 4
Use 30¢/1 from 2/28 SS
Final Price: $1.70 each (Decent price, not a good price)

Fred Meyer Extra Large Eggs or English Muffins
Use in ad coupon, first 6
Final Price: $1.50 each

Fred Meyer Canned Tomatoes or Beans
Use in ad coupon, first 10
Final Price: 50¢ each (I like this price) *

Fred Meyer 1/2 Gallon Milk or OJ
Use in ad coupon, first 8
Final Price: $1.25 each (good price for OJ only)

Pillsbury Cookie Dough: 2/$5
Use $1/2 here, here or here
Final Price: $2 each

Progresso Soup: 4/$5
Use $1/4 from 2/21 SS
Final Price: $1 each (you can often find these cheaper)

Tilamook Medium Cheese:
Use in ad coupon, first 1
Final Price: $3.99 *

Yogi Tea: 2/$6
Use $1/1 from 1/24 SS
Final Price: $2 each

Yopliat Fiber One Yogurt 4-pk: 2/$4
Use $1/1 from 1/24 SS
Final Price: $1 each

Ed Hume & Lilly Miller Packet Seeds 50% off
Use in ad coupon, no limit
Final Price: varies *

Fiber One Chewy Bars: $1.89
Use 40¢/1 here or here
Final Price: $1.49 each

Friskies Cat Food
Use $1/15 from 2/7 RP
Use in ad coupon, first 24
Final Price: 26¢ each wyb 15

Pampers Diapers: $8.99
Use $2/1 Pampers Cruisers
Final Price: $6.99 (I will save my coupons for a better deal)

Automatic Price Reductions (Prices I like even without coupons)

Crystal Lite: 2/$5
Fred Meyer Cottage Cheese: $1.25 each
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese: 59¢ each

Fred Meyer Extra Savings Guide: Good through March 2nd only

Big K 2 Liter Pop: 2/$1
Use in ad coupon, first 4

Classico Pasta Sauce: $2.79
Use $1/2 printable here
Final Price: $2.29 each wyb 2

Coffee-mate Flavored Creamer: 2/$4
Use $1/1 or $1.50/2 printable here
Final Price: $1 to $1.25

Daisy Sour Cream 8 oz: 10/$10
Use 50¢/1 from 1/31 Smart Source
Final Price: 50¢

Darigold Chocolate Milk: $2.99
Use 75¢/1 from 11/22 Smart Source (exp. 2/28)
Final Price: $2.29

Dole Fruit Bowl 4 packs: Save $1/2
Use in ad coupon
Use 75¢/2 from 1/10 Smart Source
Final Price: Unknown

Darigold Coffee Creamer: 2/$5
Use the B1G1 Free coupon from 1/24 Smart Source
Final Price: $1.25 each wyb 2 *

Earth's Best Organic Baby Food: 68¢ each
Use in ad coupon, first 10
Use $1/10 printable here
Final Price: 58¢ each

Emerald Nuts: 2/$7
Use $1/1 printable here or from 1/31 Smart Source
Final Price: $2.50 each

Fred Meyer Butter It's Not!: 88¢ each
Use in ad coupon, first 3

Fred Meyer Coffee Creamer 35.3 oz: $2.99
Use in ad coupon, first 2

Fred Meyer 100% Juice: 2/$4
Use in ad coupon, first 2

Fred Meyer Facial Tissue: 89¢
Use in ad coupon, first 2

Fred Meyer Frozen Vegetables: 79¢
Use in ad coupon, first 4

Fred Meyer Refried Beans: 69¢
Use in ad coupon, first 4 *

Hebrew National Franks: 2/$5
Use $1/1 printable here
Final Price: $1.50 each

International Delight Coffee Creamer 16 oz: $1.79
Use 55¢/1 printable here
Final Price: $1.24 each

Jasmine Rice 5 lbs: $7.99
Use in ad coupon, first 6

Kellogg's Cereal select varieties: 2/$6
Use $1.50/2 printable here
Final Price: $1.75 each

Kid Cuisine Dinners: 3/$5
Use B2G1 Free from Jan. All You Magazine
Final Price: $1.11 each wyb 3

Land O' Frost Deli Shaved Meat: 2/$5
Use $1/2 from 1/24 Red Plum
Final Price: $2 each

Northland Juice: 2/$5
Use $1/2 here (must sign up)
Final Price: $2 each wyb 2

Quaker Rice Cakes: 4/$5
Use $3/5 from tearpad if you have
Final Price: 65¢ each wyb 5

Pop Secret 6 packs: 2/$6
Use $1/2 printable here
Final Price: $2 each

Red Rose Tea: $2.99
Use $1/2 from Aug. Naturally Preferred Magazine
Final Price: $2.49 each wyb 2

Sara Lee Pound Cake: 2/$6
Use $1/1 here (must sign up)
Final Price: $2 each

Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake: $4.49
Use $1/1 here (must sign up)
Final Price: $3.49

Snapple 6-pack, 16 oz: $5.49
Use $1/1 from 1/31 Smart Source
Final Price: $4.49 each

Stash Tea: 3/$7
Use 50¢/1 from 12/10 Red Plum or
Use 50¢/1 printable here
Final Price: $1.83

Super Pretzel 13 oz: 2/$4
Use 50¢/1 from 1/31 Red Plum
Final Price: $1.50 each

Swiss Miss Cocoa: 3/$4
Use 50¢/2 from 1/10 Smart Source
Final Price: 83¢ each wyb 2

Might Dog Wet Dog Food: 5/$3
Use B1G1 Free form 1/10 Red Plum
Final Price: 30¢ each wyb 2

Purina Cat Chow: $11.99
Use $1/1 from 1/31 Smart Source
Final Price: $10.99

Vita Bone Dog Biscuits: 3/$5
Use 50¢/1 from 11/1 Red Plum (exp. 2/28)
Final Price: $1.16

Did you find any other great deals I missed? Please leave me a comment!

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My Week of Savings in Review: 2/21 - 2/27

2010-02-26T22:02:00.000-08:00

Here's my no frills week in review:

Fred Meyer:

Ham: $1.29 (half off)
Chicken 79¢/lb: $7.55
Land'O Frost Lunch Meat: $2 each w/MF coupon
Keebler Cookies: $1.29 each w/MF coupons
2 Gallons of Milk: Free w/ cookies (promo)
FM Cottage Cheese: 99¢ each
FM Creamer: $4.35
Cauliflower: $1.76
Bananas: $1.85
Lettuce: 99¢
Kroger Puffs: $1.67
Coffee: 2 half lb bags Free w/Coupon
Paid: $19.64 (after $14.64 in rebate money used)

Walgreens (details here)
Paid: $4.16
Earned: $6 in register rewards

Fred Meyer: (details here)
Paid: $8.01

Not Pictured:
3 Loaves of bread for $3.75

Total this week: $35.56 and I have $6 in register reward for next week. I am at $246.11 for the month, slightly over my allotted budget of $240.00. I do plan to buy two more fryer breasts tomorrow in preparation for my upcoming freezer cooking day, which will push over even more. My goal was a little low, so I'm not sweating it. I'm very pleased with my total savings for the month of $523.42. It makes it so worthwhile to spend the time each week clipping coupons and finding deals!
Update: I've noticed that my totals don't from my savings tracker don't make sense. I should have been a little under budget. I'm going to have to do a little research and calculations today to figure out why. To be continued....

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Albertsons Doubler Ideas Starting 2/28

2010-02-26T12:32:00.000-08:00

Rumor has it that there will be 7 days worth of Albertsons doublers in this Sunday's paper. Yippy! Here are some deal ideas that will be valid 2/28 - 3/2 when you use double coupons.

Rice-A-Roni: $1 each
Use $1/3 from 1/3 RP
Final Price: 33¢ each

Wheaties Fuel: $2.50
Use $1/1 from 2/21 SS
Final Price: 50¢

Fresh Express Salad: $1.47 with in ad coupon
Use $1/1 from Value Your Heart Bookle
Final Price: Free on 2/28 only!

Starkist Tuna Pouches: $1.00 each
Use $1/1 from 2/14 SS
Final Price: Free
Thanks All Together Beautiful!

Daisy Sour Cream: 99¢
Use 50¢/1 from 1/31
Final Price: Free 2/28 only!
Thanks Fabulessly Frugal!

Dannon Light & Fit Cups: 50¢ each
Use $1/6 IP here
Final Price: 16¢ each

Dreyer's Ice Cream: $2.99
Use $1/1 from 1/31 SS
Final Price: 99¢

Orville Redenbacher Microwave Popcorn: $1.79
Use $1/3 here (play the game)
Final Price: 79¢ each (you can sometimes get free, but a decent deal)

Aussie Hair Products: $2.99
Use $1/1 from 2/14 RP
Final Price: 99¢ each

Chinet Plates: $1.99
Use $1/1 IP here
Final Price: Free
Thanks Frugal Living and Having Fun!

Have you found any other great doubler ideas?

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Walgreens Deal of the Day: Cheap Ink Cartridge Refills

2010-02-26T11:13:00.000-08:00

As couopners we go through a lot of ink printing all those IP's, so today's Walgreens deal of the day may come in handy!

Today only, you can get 54% off ink cartridge refills in the store. That makes them only $6.10 each. You can print your coupon here.

You can also order online photobooks 50% off here using the promo code EVERYDAY at check out.

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Freezer Cooking Day: March 1st & 2nd

2010-02-26T08:09:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's time for freezer cooking day once again. It's my second time, and I honestly can't be to overly ambitious because I simply don't have the freezer space. I still need to invest in an extra freezer, but other things have come recently so I haven't been able to. Somehow I will make my little combo freezer fridge work. I plan to clean and reorganize it this weekend in preparation. Maybe I will switch up my menu plan and try to use up some of the dinners I still have from last month's freezer cooking day.

Money Saving Mom and Life as Mom are hosting this day of "fun" and frugality March 1st and 2nd (Monday & Tuesday), and you can play along by following on Twitter (hashtag #oamc) or Facebook here.

Here's my tentative plan so far:

Spaghetti Sauce with meat for 3 dinners (Thanks for the idea Jane!)
Meatloaf Minis in muffin pans (24)
Slow Cooker Chicken for shredded meat (One each day)
Hamburger with toco seasoning for 3 dinners

I hope to find a muffin recipe to try too. My family is getting a little bored with banana nut and raisin bran muffins. Anyone have a good recipe they'd like to share?

My shopping list is really easy this time, thanks to a pretty simple menu plan!

Hamburger 10 lbs: On sale at Albertsons for $1.99/lb (butcher block) or QFC ($1.66/lb, but prepackaged, which I don't really like as well).
Chicken Fryers (2): on sale at Fred Meyer for 79¢/lb (Foster Farm, my preference)
Eggs: 18 ct on sale for $2 each at Fred Meyer (decent price, and I need to bake a cake today.)

I may be tweeking my plan a little bit over the weekend. I will be checking out some the other participants plans for more ideas tomorrow here. Hope it turns out as good as last time!

Freezer cooking and menu planning have made my life so much easier in the past month, not to mention saved me even more money than couponing alone! Notice, I've chosen meat that is on sale for a good price right now. If I decide to partake in the Betty Crocker promo I can use the OYNO catalina to get my burger for an even better deal (still on the fence about it). I really won't need many other ingredients because I bought a decent stockpile of spaghetti sauce when it was rock bottom cheap about a couple months ago. I also have lots of pasta that I've gotten for FREE using Albertsons doublers. The goal is to plan my menu based on what I have already and what's on sale so that I can save both time and money!

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Free Stuff Friday

2010-02-26T07:22:00.000-08:00

Here are a few freebies for your Friday. It's my B-day today, so Happy Birthday Freebies to me!

NuvoH20 Free CitraClear Dishwater softner sample here. Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Let's Grow Toddler Kit form Beech-Nut by signing up for their newsletter.

Tide plus Fabreze here.

ZonePerfect Nutrition Square on Facebook. Thanks Go Graham Go!

True Lemon is once again available. Thanks Bargain Blessings!

Pampers with Dry Max here.

New Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards here.

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Jennie-O $5 off $5 Rebate

2010-02-25T17:25:00.000-08:00

The first 25,000 to sign up for Jennie-O's new online wellness center will be able to print a mail in rebate for $5 off any Jennie-O purchase. There is no minimum price requirement, so you can spend as little as $5, meaning FREE meat. I just signed up and printed my form, so apparently they haven't reached their limit. Go here to sign up and get your rebate form.

Thanks The Coupon Project!

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Best Grocery Deals This Week!

2010-02-25T07:19:00.000-08:00

I thought it would be fun to post some of the best grocery deals from around the blogoshere. I know it's not possible for everyone to find the time to hit multiple stores, but if you can it's a great way to save a lot of money! Having a good plan also really helps. You can save time and $$$ by finding the best deals, making a list and organizing your coupons ahead of time. That way you can be in and out of the stores. Doing your shopping early in the morning or late in the evening when stores aren't as busy also helps tremendously.

Safeway:

Ranchers Reserve Beef 7-bone Pot Roast or Blade Roast $1.69

-$2.00 wyb $10.00 of Ranchers Reserve Beef

Buy 2, 3lb roasts for $10

-$2.00 printable (you can mix and match this coupon this is just one idea)

Total OOP: $8 making it $1.33 lb

Quaker Instant Oatmeal $1.99 WYB 3

-$2/2 from Albertsons Value Heart Coupon Book

-$1/1 any Instant Oatmeal RP 1/24

Total OOP: $.99 each

Frugal Living Northwest has posted a hot Honey Bunches of Oats and milk deal that starts Friday: Free Cereal & a $3 OYNO catalins!

Visit Coupon Connections NW for even more deals! Prices good through 3/2.

Fred Meyer:

Foster Farm Whole Fryers: 79¢ per lb

Fred Meyer Canned Vegetables: 2/$1
Use in ad coupon, first 8
Final Price: 50¢ each (decent price for stocking up)

Hall's Cough Drops: 10$10
Use $1/2 from 2/21 SS or 1/10 SS
Final Price: 50¢

Citre Shine Shampoo or Conditioner: $1.99

Use $1.50/1 in isle orange MF coupon

Pay: 49¢ each

Get 2 Free Gallons of Mountain Daiy Milk WYB 4 Kellogg's or Keebler participating items with in ad coupon:

All Kellogg's Cereal
Use $1.50/2 Kellogg's misc cereals here
Use $1/2 Kellogg's misc cereals here
Use 75¢/1 Kellogg's Special K Fruit Crisps from 2/21 RP
Use $1/1 Kellogg's Smart Start Cereal here
Use $1/3 from recent insert

There is also a Kellogg's Catalina deal right now to make this even better:

Buy selected Kellogg's cereals between 2/10 & 3/10
Buy (3) & get $1 OYNO
Buy (4) & get $3 OYNO
Buy (5) or more & get $4 OYNO

Deal Idea:

Buy 2 Kellogg's Corn Pops: $2.50 each

Buy 2 Kellogg's Fruit Loops or Apple Jacks

Use (2) in isle blikie coupons for $1/2

Get 2 FREE gallons of milk

Pay $8 OOP and get a $3 OYNO catalina

That is less than $1 for 6 items

For more Fred Myer Deals go here! Prices good through 2/28.

Albertsons: You may want to wait for this weekends double coupons to save even more!

Dannon Fit and Light Yogurt Cups $0.50
$0.75/6 – Dannon Light and Fit 6oz. Cups – (coupons.com)
$1.00/6 – Dannon Light and Fit 6oz. Cups – (smartsource.com)Final Price: 33¢ each

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouch, 2.6 oz $1.00
Use the $1/2 from 2/14
Final Price: 50¢

Betty Crocker Promo (get all the details and coupons here and here). Again, you many want to wait for doublers!

Buy 4 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks: $10

Buy 4 Fiber One Bars: $1o

Use (2) 50¢/2 Fruit Snacks MF coupons

Use (4) 40¢/1 Fiber One MF coupons

Pay: $17.40 OOP (I've heard you get the catalina before coupons from multiple sources, but beware, if you don't you won't be able to have it force printed because of the disclaimer on the bottom that states you must reach $20, before coupons. You can add other items from the promo to reach this, and it is still a decent deal. It is also one promo per customer.)

Earn a $7 OYNO catalina for the Betty Crocker promo

Earn a $3 OYNO catalina from the Fruit Snack promo

Earn a $3 OYNO catalina from the Fiber One bars

Basically $4.40 for everything!!

Check out the rest of this weeks deals here. Prices good through 3/2.

Food Emporium:

4ct Bag of Avocados $.99!

4lb Bag of Seedless navel Oranges $2 each (that is only $.25 a lb!)

5lb Bag of Washington Apples $2 each!!

Red Delicious, Cameo, Fuji or Braeburn

Tillamook Medium Cheddar Cheese $3.99 w/ In Ad Coupon ,limit 2

Angel Soft Bath Tissue 12 double roll $4.89

-$1/1 Angel Soft Printable

Total OOP: $3.89

For more Food Emporium Deals visit Coupon Connections NW! Prices good through 3/2.

WinCo Foods:

I haven't shopped here yet because the closes one is quite a distance from my home. The prices look awesome though! Northwest Coupon Lady does a comprehensive spread sheet that you need to check out if you have a store near you. Prices may vary slightly in your area, but should be close. I really want to check out their bulk food selection.

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Walgreens: Free 8x10 Today Only!

2010-02-25T06:16:00.000-08:00

Today only, you can order a FREE 8x10 print from Walgreens. You have the option of ordering online or printing the coupon here and ordering in the store. If you order online, make sure to choose store pick-up to save on shipping costs and use the promo code FREEPHOTO at checkout.

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Combine Catalina Deals at Albertsons & Save More!

2010-02-24T19:47:00.000-08:00

There are some catalina deals that overlap with the current Betty Crocker promo at Albertsons that you can take advantage of to save even more money this week. According to Fabulessly Frugal we will be getting Albertsons doublers this weekend, so you may want to wait until Sunday for even better savings!

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 2/22- 3/21: Fruit Shapes, Gushers, Fruit By the Foot, Fruit Roll-ups and Fruit Stickerz

Buy 3, Receive a $1.50 OYNO catalina
Buy 4, Receive a $2.50 OYNO catalina
Buy 5 or more, Receive a $3.50 OYNO catalina

Fiber One Bars 2/2 - 3/21:

Buy 3, Receive a $1.50 catalina
Buy 3, Recevie a $2 catalina
Buy 4 or more, Receive a $3 catalina

To see the entire Betty Crocker Promo good though 3/2 and all of the coupons available go here.

Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!

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Wordless Wednesday: Happy 1st Birthday!

2010-02-24T09:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Ailish!

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Albertsons Deals 2/24 - 3/2

2010-02-24T09:06:00.000-08:00

Here are the best Albertsons deals this week thanks to The Krazy Coupon Lady! Let's cross our fingers and hope for some doublers this weekend!

Produce, Meat & Dairy
Fresh Ground Beef $1.99/lb
Strawberries B1G1 FREE or 2/$4.99
Albertsons Butter $1.79/lb
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $2.49/lb
Anjou, Red Anjou, Bosc Pears $1.29/lb
Limes 3/$1.00

In-Ad Coupons:

Albertsons Chunk or Shredded Cheese, 2 lb $3.99
Limit 2 (decent price)

Fresh Express Salad $1.47
Limit 2
Use the $1/1 coupon from the Albertsons Coupon Booklet
Final Price: 47¢

Coupon Match-Ups & Deals:

Doritos B1G1 FREE or 2/$3.99

Dreyer’s Ice Cream $2.99
Use the $1/1 from 1/31
Final Price: $1.99

Dannon Fit and Light Yogurt Cups $0.50
$0.75/6 – Dannon Light and Fit 6oz. Cups – (coupons.com)
$1.00/6 – Dannon Light and Fit 6oz. Cups – (smartsource.com)Final Price: 33¢ each

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouch, 2.6 oz $1.00
Use the $1/2 from 2/14
Final Price: 50¢

Chinet Paper Plates $1.99
$1.00/1 – Chinet Classic White – (mychinet.com)
$1.00/1 (IE) – Chinet Product – (bricks.coupons.com)
$1.00/1 (FF) – Chinet Product – (bricks.coupons.com)
Final Price: 99¢

General Mills Promo

Spend $20, Save $7 On Your Next Order
Must spend AFTER coupons
Use the final price listed to get to $20
It also says “limit 1 per customer” so I am not sure if this will roll…

My Wags Run & More

2010-02-23T15:43:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I made a quick trip to Walgreens to use my register rewards that were about to expire. The deals aren't as great as in previous weeks, but I did manage to roll them for a few more. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the RR from the men's dove for $6! This happens to me occasionally to me still.

Venus Embrace Razor: $8.99
Used $2/1 from 2/7 PG
Earned a $4 register reward

Goody Elastic Bands: $2.99
Earned a $2 register reward

Arizona Tea: $1 each, B1G1 Free
(I needed a filler. I probably could have found something cheaper, but I was thirsty and my oldest daughter loves these.)

Used $8 in register rewards from a few weeks ago
Paid $4.16 with tax and earned $6 in register rewards

I also hit Fred Meyer for some Citre Shine. I had to go to Mill Creek, because they were out in Bothell, but I was in dire need of more shampoo.

Citre Shine: $1.99 each

Use (8) MF coupons hanging next to the product: 49¢ each!

Gerber Cereal: $1.14 on sale

Four: $1.49 on sale

Paid $8.01

(Seeds not part of my grocery budget, but at least they were 40% off!)

I also stopped by Fred Meyer today to get some Country Oven Bread, on sale for $1.25 each with coupon, because I didn't realize I was almost out. I spotted some gals while there who were using coupon binders, so I had to say "hi". They said they were new to couponing, but already saving a ton of money. I asked their advice on their coupon organization system and shared a few tips of my own. It's always great to run into fellow couponers! I wish them well!

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Free Beech-Nut Toddler Kit

2010-02-23T14:04:00.000-08:00

You can get a FREE Beech-Nut Toddler Kit when you sign up for their monthly E-newsletter here. It comes with some great coupons too.

My baby just turned one, so I guess she is now officially a toddler!

Thanks For the Mommas!

Walgreens Photo Deal of the Day: Posters!

2010-02-23T06:42:00.000-08:00

The Walgreens Photo Deal of the day is 50% Off 11x14 photo posters. You can use the promo code POSTERSIZE at check out or print a coupon here. They are $9.99 each, and will be 50% off with the discount. You will probably have to order in store to save shipping on this one.

You can get 30 prints for $3 all week using the promo code WINTER30.

Using Paper & eCoupons Together Fred Meyer: Official Policy?

2010-02-22T15:10:00.000-08:00

I emailed Fred Meyer a while ago to get some clarification on eCoupons, specifically on if you can use both a manufacturer paper coupon in addition to an eCoupon. This was their response:

Electronic coupons are manufacturer coupons, not store coupons. You can only use one manufacturer coupon per purchase, so you cannot combine paper and electronic coupons for the same purchase. As the electronic coupon will come off automatically, I would advocate not offering a paper coupon for any item for which you have loaded an electronic coupon.

I'm kind of disappointed, but in light of this response I won't be matching up eCoupons and paper coupons. I haven't been able to locate a written policy on this though, so I don't know how official it is. I've never run into a problem using both, but I don't feel comfortable if they frown upon it. I just wish they were a little more forthcoming about what their actual policy is!

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Citre Shine Shampoo for 49¢ at Fred Meyer

2010-02-22T11:25:00.000-08:00

Citre Shine Shampoo & Conditioner 13.5 oz bottles are currently on sale for $1.99 each at Fred Meyer. There are orange hangtag coupons on the shelf next to them for $1.50 off one. You will pay only 49¢ out of pocket for each bottle!

Just make sure to have a coupon for every bottle that you plan to purchase. If your store has run out because this is such a hot deal, make sure to ask for a rain-check. The coupon expires on 2/27, so you will need to check back this week. Most stores get bi-weekly shipments according to my cashier today.

Thanks reader Massina!

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