Cool Deals & Savings

Taking a break...

2010-02-17T15:14:00.000-05:00

This blog will be on a hiatus until May or June.

School has just been so much work for me, but I will be graduating in May!

Plus, I will have to move in May or June as well, so as soon as I do that, I will be back.

Please check out my partners in the mean time. They are my inspiration!

Target's Great Save (Reuters.com)

2010-01-07T01:58:00.000-05:00

Target's awesome idea. Skimmed through this and thought you should be informed. This could be great!

[Excerpt]

Move over Italian dinnerware and Chinese accent armchairs. Target Corp is making room in its stores for bulk-size packages of toilet paper to lure post-holiday shoppers.

Starting on Jan. 3, Target, the No. 2 U.S. discount retailer, is introducing "The Great Save" in its 1,740 stores.

In the space where it typically sells seasonal merchandise, Target is setting up a "warehouse-club-like experience," taking aim at the success of clubs like Costco in drawing more store traffic with deals on necessities. [...]

Read the rest of this article here.

10 Things Not to Buy in 2010 (SmartMoney.com)

2010-01-05T12:54:00.001-05:00

I came across this article today. It is very interesting and may be able to persuade you to save your money where it counts. Enjoy!

[Excerpt]

Ten years ago, most homes relied on dial-up connections to access the Internet and iPods, flat-screen TVs and the Nintendo Wii didn’t exist.

As we prepare to ring in 2010, consumer should expect to see more revolutionary products supplanting old mainstays. In media, DVDs, books, newspapers and magazines will continue to lose ground to services like in-home movie rentals and gadgets like the Amazon Kindle. In big-ticket items, the push for energy efficiency will continue to influence consumer decisions on cars and home upgrades.

As a result, some consumer products appear poised for a dip in sales, which could be a prelude to obsolescence. Here are 10 items not to buy in 2010. [...]

Click here for the complete article.

Not gone yet...

2010-01-05T12:43:00.000-05:00

Hi everybody,

Many of you have wondered what happened. Between computer issues, holidays, school, work, and more, I have just been so absorbed in it all that my blog really needed to take a seat on the back burner while I made sure everything else in my life was no longer being neglected. Unfortunately, running a blog can be quite intense and many other areas in my life were being ignored or dealt with minimal effort.

Well, I am glad to say that the holidays are over and that I have nearly completed my studies. I have only one semester left until I graduate with my Bachelors of Science in Psychology. This upcoming semester will be my easiest yet, since I have finished all of my requirements. I can enjoy my final semester in school and learn what I wish and basically do what I want to do. It's a great relief for myself.

Anyways, since everything else has fallen back into place and my priorities have been re-established, I can focus on this blog! I am excited about this! I hope you guys are too and I hope you all forgive me for my absence.

Good luck with everything and continue to e-mail me with your questions/comments!

~Ann

Sears’ Friends & Family VIP Night – Sunday 11/15

2009-11-13T21:36:00.001-05:00

The upcoming Sears’ Friends & Family VIP night sale is on Sunday, Nov 15 – you can save an extra 5-20% off almost everything Sears sells, so it’s the perfect time to begin holiday shopping even before the official holiday sales get started

The online sale is all day Sunday, while the VIP events are from 6-9 PM in-store:
http://www.sears.com/vip

Here’s a link to the PDF coupons for electronics, apparel, jewelry, shoes and more:
http://www.sears.com/ue/home/NovF&FFlyer28pg-final-6mb.pdf

And here’s the in-store fashion savings pass coupon:
http://www.sears.com/ue/home/FF-Coupon-v2.pdf
(The code to use on Sears.com is NOVFF2)

Bad computer news...

2009-11-08T21:54:00.000-05:00

Hey all,

Best Buy called me yesterday - my laptop computer has to be sent in for repair and it can take up to three weeks. So, in desperation, I purchased one of those tiny net-books for under $300. I cannot live without a computer and go to school at the same time, never mind taking care of this blog!

I am not thrilled that I even spent that much money but I will send in the receipt to my school for reimbursement. So, not too bad.

Anyways, I will be able to begin updating again! Yay!!!

Ann

Problems again...

2009-11-05T21:48:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone...

I just can't seem to get a break these past two weeks.

I will be offline for a few days. My computer kept crashing, so I took it to Best Buy for repair. I hope to have it back by Saturday, but there is no telling. It depends on the problem. I am hoping it's the hard drive because they'll just swap it at the store. If not, then they have to send it to the manufacturer for repair. Joy.

So, I will be able to check email only occassionally. Maybe once or twice a day. Sorry all.

Ann

Stop & Shop Deals 11/5 – 11/11

2009-11-05T17:13:00.001-05:00

Brandy @ Brandy’s Big Bargains has this week’s deals. Thanks Brandy!
Here we go!
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Stop & Shop has a new program out for the Holidays with your new Rewards Card. You will be able to save up to 20% off a future order! Every $1 spent, equals 1 point. Do your normal grocery shopping from now until December 10th, they'll keep track of your purchases through Stopandshop.com. You'll be able to redeem your reward coupon through the 25th of December! That could equal pretty hefty savings for Christmas dinner! Here are this week's deals.

Shady Brook Farms Frozen Turkey - 47¢ lb ( Limit 1)

Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers - 2/$5.00
♦ Earn a Bonus 50 points for the A+ Program with this product
~ use $1.50/2 mfr coupon from 10.4 RP Insert
Final Price: 2/$3.50

Progresso Soups - 3/$5.00
~use $1.10/3 IP Coupon - HERE or
~use $1.00/3 IP Coupon - HERE or
~use $1.00/4 mfr coupon from 10.25 SS Insert
Final Price: as low as 3/$3.90

Stop & Shop White Gem Boneless Chicken Breasts - $1.99 lb

Center Cut Pork Loin Chops - $1.99 lb

Eye Round Roast - $2.99 lb

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Bakery Bonanaza

Arnold Wide Pan Breads - BOGO FREE

Thomas English Muffins 6 packs - BOGO FREE

Entenmann's Little Bites - BOGO FREE

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Wisk 2X Liquid Laundry Detergent - BOGO FREE
~use $1.00/1 IP Coupon – HERE

Quilted Northern Bath Tissue, 12 Double Rolls - $4.99
~use $1.00/1 IP Coupon - No Longer Available
Final Price: $3.99

Hormel Black Label Sliced Bacon - BOGO FREE

Freschetta Frozen Pizza - BOGO FREE
~use $1.00/1 IP Coupon - HERE or
~use 2 - 75¢/1 mfr coupon from 11.1 SS Insert to get $3.00 off after doubling!

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - BOGO FREE
~use 50¢/1 IP Coupon - HERE or
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 10.18 SS Insert

Plumrose Smoked Ham Steaks - BOGO FREE

2lb Bag Yellow Onions - BOGO FREE

Healthy Choice Entree's - 5/$11.00
~use $2.00/1 IP Coupon - HERE or
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 10.18 SS Insert
Final Price: as low as 20¢ each (depending upon how many computers you have)
** You can print 2 coupons from each computer!**
♦ Buy 5 and get a coupon for $3.00 off your next order!

Stop & Shop Fancy Shredded Cheese - 2/$4.00
♦ Earn a Bonus 50 points for the A+ Program with this product

Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer 16oz bottles - 2/$4.00
~use $1.00/2 mfr BLINKIE Coupons or
~use $1.50/2 IP Coupon - HERE or HERE
Final Price: as low as 2/$2.50

Dannon Lit & Fit Yogurt 6 packs, Danimals, smoothies - 2/$4.00
♦ Earn a Bonus 50 points for the A+ Program with this product
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon from 11.1 SS Insert
Final Price: $1.00 each

Fruit 2 O Essentials - 88¢ each
~use $1.00/2 IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 38¢ each

** Save an Extra 10¢ off each gallon of gas WYB 4 boxes of General Mills Cereal - Save an extra 20¢ off each gallon of gas WYB 8 boxes of General Mills Cereal**

Assorted General Mills Cereal - 2/$5.00
~use $1.00/1 Apple Jacks or Froot Loops mfr BLINKIE or
~use 55¢/1 IP Coupon for Cheerios - HERE or HERE or
~use 75¢/1 IP Coupon for Kix - HERE
Final Price: Varies

** Save $3.00 on 3 Chex Cereals
~stack with this $1.00/2 IP Coupon for Chex – HERE

Stop & Shop Pasta All Varieties - 10/$10.00

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Pouches - 2/$4.00
~use 40¢/1 IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 2/$2.40

Chex Snack Mix - 3/$5.00
~use 50¢/1 IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 3/$2.00 (after doubling)

Domino Baking Sugar - 10/$10.00
~use 30¢/1 2 lbs or more IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 70¢ each

PIllsbury Cake & Brownie Mixes - 10/$10.00
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 11.8 RP Insert
Final Price: 50¢ each

Stop & Shop Tomatoes, All Varieties - 10/$10.00

Swag Code Alert!!! Ends 2:30 pm PDT on 11/5

2009-11-05T16:16:00.001-05:00

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Feeling better and getting back on track to health…

2009-11-04T13:23:00.001-05:00

Hi all,

I am feeling much better this week and I’m on the road to better health. I am still coughing a storm, but other than that, we’re doing alright.

So… I plan on updating a lot over the next two weeks, so that I may get back into the full swing of things. Having the flu threw my family and me way off track! My school work has been greatly affected by it too!

Thanks all,

Ann

Baby Einstein refunds! No receipt necessary!

2009-10-28T17:48:00.001-04:00

Baby Einstein is offering refunds for their DVD movies! They finally admitted that their DVDs don’t help your children become any smarter. And in order to avoid a class-action lawsuit, they’re providing you with a number of ways to get a refund, including cash! You can return up to 4 DVD movies per household in the amount of $15.99 each. No receipt necessary!

Check out this article by the NY Times for more information. Click here!

Want to go straight to the refund information? Click here!

Want just the refund form without the information? Click here!

Good luck!

H1N1 swine flu update…

2009-10-28T17:03:00.001-04:00

Took my son to the doctor… he has it… I must too. I will go see my doctor tomorrow.

At least it’s not as bad as I have seen on the TV.

I may have the H1N1 flu…

2009-10-28T12:06:00.001-04:00

If you all have been wondering why this site isn’t really being updated as often as I usually do, it’s because my husband, my son, and me are all sick. I just learned that a teacher’s assistant in my son’s classroom was tested positive for the H1N1 flu, and we have many of the same symptoms.

Anyways, that’s the reason why I haven’t really been able to put time into the site. I will keep trying my best while we recover. My son goes to the doctor today and my husband and I go see our doctors tomorrow. I guess we’ll find out for sure while at the doctor.

Ann

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2009-10-26T20:01:00.001-04:00

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2009-10-25T19:41:00.001-04:00

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Stop & Shop Deals (10/23 – 10/29)

2009-10-24T12:10:00.001-04:00

Brandy over at Brandy’s Big Bargains has this week’s Stop & Shop Deals. Thank you so much Brandy! You’re the best!

Top Round, Bottom Round or Eye Round Roasts - HALF PRICE!

Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Empire or Macoun Apples - 59¢ lb

Turkey Hill Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt - $1.99 each - limit 3

Nestle Fun Size Candy, All Varieties - 2/$4.00
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 10.18 RP Insert
Final Price: 2/$3.00

Scott Bath Tissue, 20 pack - $9.99 limit 2
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon from 9.13 SS Insert
Final Price: $8.99

Stop & Shop Large Eggs - 10/$10.00

Stop & Shop Big Daisy Bread - 10/$10.00

Prince Pasta, all Varieties - 10/$10.00

Chef Boyardee Pasta - 10/$10.00
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 10.4 SS Insert
Final Price: 50¢ each

Rice-a-Roni or Pasta Roni - 10/$10.00

Stop & Shop Baby Peeled Carrots - 99¢ bag

International Delight Coffee Creamers - 2/$3.00
~use 2 - 55¢/1 IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 40¢ each WYB 2 & use 2 coupons (after Doubling)

Polar, 7Up, A&W, or Sunkist 12 Pack Soda - 4/$10.00
*must buy 4 - limit one offer per transaction

General Mills Cereals Select Varieties - $2.99
~use 55¢/1 Cheerios IP Coupon - HERE or HERE
~use $1.00/2 General Mills IP Coupon - HERE or HERE or
~use 55¢/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch IP Coupon - HERE (sign up or login) or HERE
Final Price: as low as $1.89 per box

Stop & Shop Pitted Ripe Olives any size - 10/$10.00

Stop & Shop Variety English Muffins - 10/$10.00

Pillsbury Cake or Brownie Mixes - 10/$10.00
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from Tear pad
Final Price: 50¢ each

Del Monte Tomatoes or Vegetables - 10/$10.00
~use $1.00/5 mfr coupon from 9.20 RP Insert
Final Price: 80¢ each WYB 5

Old El Paso Dinner Kits - 2/$5.00
~use 60¢/2 IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 2/$3.80

Vicks Nyquil or Dayquil 10oz bottle or 20 pack - $4.99
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon from 10.11 P&G Insert
Final Price: $3.99

Scotties Facial Tissues - 10/$10.00
~use $1.00/5 mfr coupon from 10.25 RP Insert
Final Price: 80¢ each WYB 5

Hefty One Zip Baggies - $2.99
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon (BLINKIE)
Final Price: $1.99

Air Wick Imotion Warmer - $4.99
* earn an extra 50 A+ Bonus Bucks!
~use $4.00/1 IP Coupon - HERE
Final Price: 99¢

2000 Flushes - BOGO FREE
~use 2 - 55¢/1 mfr coupon from 9.27 SS Insert

Buy a $25 AMC Gift Card AND a $25 Best Buy Gift Card in the same transaction, & receive a coupon for $10.00 off your next Order! (Think about who you need to buy for, for Christmas!)

Please note that some prices may be regional.
Always double check these deals in your local flyer.
Click here to check your local flyer.

15% off at The Children's Place on their Flashion Collection

2009-10-23T16:14:00.000-04:00

Click here to get 15% off your next purchase.

Earn extra cash by taking surveys at Surveyhead.

2009-10-23T16:10:00.000-04:00

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Free Halloween Crafts eBook from FaveCrafts

2009-10-23T16:05:00.001-04:00

Free Halloween Blogger eBook: Spooky Halloween Crafts featuring 18 Halloween decorating ideas and costume designs. Spooky Halloween Decorating Ideas and Costumes including Crochet Scarecrows (Page7), Gold Lace Crown (Page 24), Baby Pumpkin Beanie (Page 34) and much more. Create your own homemade Halloween decorations or costumes. These are great to make as you can reuse them year after year.

~~Click here for your free Halloween Crafts eBook.~~

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My Target Shopping Trip – 10/20/09

2009-10-22T00:16:00.001-04:00

Scored some great deals during this Target shopping trip.

I think the cashier made a big error with the coupons, however. My total OOP didn’t make sense and it wasn’t until I had my husband check the receipt driving home in the car that I believe I discovered the error. I will tell you about this down the line…

(5) Glade Scented Oils Glass Candle Holder, $2.99ea

(5) Glade Scented Oils Candle Refills, $2.99ea

- used (5) $2/1 Glade Scented Oils Refillable Candle Holder
(found inside the tins or inside the glass boxes)
- used (5) B1 Glade Scented Oils Candle Holder, G1 Refill Pack Free
(up to a $3.99 value, 2 limit print found HERE or in store blinkies)
FINAL: Free, with a $0.05 money maker

(6) Chex Mix, 3.75oz (found at register), $0.99ea
- used (6) $1/1 Chex Mix, 3.75oz or larger
(prints multiple times, found HERE)

FINAL: Free, with a $0.06 money maker

(2) Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees, $2.04ea *Not shown in picture.*
- used (2) $2/1 Healthy Choice Frozen Entree
     (prints more than twice, found HERE)
FINAL: $0.08

(4) Degree Fine Fragrance Deodorant, $3.29ea
(4) Degree Fine Fragrance Body Mist, $3.29ea
- used (8) $1.50/1 Degree Fine Fragrance Deodorant or Body Mist
     (prints more than twice, found HERE)
- used (4) $3/1 Deodorant AND 1 Body Mist (you must buy 1 of each)
     (2 limit print found HERE) *I have 2 computers.*
FINAL: $2.32

Total Cost: $66.24

- used $63.95 in coupons
TOTAL OOP = $2.29

or a 96.5% savings!

The story is however, if you noticed, the cashier did not price down the coupons at all. I truly did not mean for that to happen, nor did I expect it to happen. The cashier even asked me the value of the Glade products, to which I responded $2.99. Yet, he still entered $3.99? And the same with the Chex bags… I know it’s only a penny on each of those bags, but wasn’t he suppose to price down the coupons to match the store’s retail price? I am calling this a mixed blessing.

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2009-10-21T20:31:00.001-04:00

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$2 off any AVEENO Positively Radiant product!

2009-10-21T17:20:00.001-04:00

Coupon – $2 off any AVEENO Positively Radiant product!

Print: HERE (FF) or HERE (IE)

I would grab this as this could be hot with the right sale!

Awesome Target Savings – Post Coming Soon!

2009-10-21T09:04:00.001-04:00

Hey all,

I went to Target yesterday and bought some items from this week’s deals. I will post them later today when I get back from classes.

So, keep an eye out for that post!

Ann

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2009-10-20T19:33:00.001-04:00

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How to Pay Down Your Debt (article)

2009-10-20T11:00:00.001-04:00

Today’s article was found on the Yahoo! website, but was written by ConsumerReports.org. It discusses different approaches to paying down your debt depending on you and/or your family’s needs. Enjoy!

[Excerpt]

We evaluate different approaches to retiring your credit-card balances

Americans currently owe $917 billion on revolving credit lines, according to the latest Federal Reserve statistics. Almost all of it is a result of charging purchases to credit cards. About $69 billion of it is currently past due.

We can keep piling on the bad news for debtors and creditors, much of which you've undoubtedly heard or read before. Credit-card issuers are drastically reducing lines of credit -- one analyst thinks that a year from now credit lines will be half their current levels. And despite low interest rates nearly everywhere else, rates on credit cards are increasing as lenders put hikes in place before next year, when new legislation that curbs some abusive lending practices comes into full effect. The depth and length of the current recession is giving lenders another excuse (as if they needed one) to recoup their losses by any means possible.

To read the rest of this article on Yahoo!, click here…