FM Cheapskate

Valentine's Day Deals

2012-02-13T12:32:00.001-06:00

There are several special deals coming out for Valentine's day tomorrow, and I'm busy today celebrating my birthday, so in lieu of store deals I'm going to share Valentines Day deals with you! Look for store deals tomorrow...

If you know of or hear about more, please leave a comment letting us all know!

Get a FREE Cookie at participating Quizno's on 2/14 with this coupon! (no other purchase required!)

Buy One Drink at Caribou Coffee, Get One FREE with this coupon at Caribou on 2/14! (Or, show the coupon on your mobile phone to save paper!)

Send a free card to a friend from Bath and Body Works' Facebook page and they'll receive a coupon for a FREE Travel Sized item (no other purchase is necessary!)

Share a kiss with your significant other or friend and get a FREE entree when you buy one at Qdoba on 2/14!
Thanks, Krisanna!

Try the Y for FREE!

2012-02-13T08:11:00.000-06:00

Through 2/29, print a FREE guest pass to the YMCA of Cass Clay. Good for an individual or family day pass at either the Fercho or Schlossman YMCA.

Must print coupon and bring it in to redeem. One per person.

Thanks, Krisanna!

Cardstore: Another FREE Greeting Card!

2012-02-08T16:58:00.000-06:00

I am LOVING the FREE cards from Cardstore.com with FREE shipping and a FREE stamp included!

There is another code available for a FREE card. Just head over to Cardstore.com to choose and personalize your card. Some even have places for photos!

To get the FREE stamp, just enter your recipient's address to be printed on the card. You can choose for it to be shipped directly to the recipient or to have it mailed to you first. Then, use code MCSFC0212 at checkout to bring your cost to $0.00!

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!

CVS: Pepsi 12 Packs only $2!

2012-02-08T09:20:00.000-06:00

Through Saturday 2/11, CVS has Pepsi 12 Packs on sale 3/$11, plus you'll get a $3 Extra Buck when you buy 3 making it like 3/$8. Plus, use the $2/3 12 packs manufacturer's coupon found in the SunMart weekly ad this week to sweeten the deal! Here's how the deal turns out:

Buy 3 Pepsi Product 12 packs at $3.67 each (for a total of $11)
Use the $2/3 12 packs manufacturer's coupon found in the SunMart weekly ad
Pay $9
Get a $3 Extra Buck back after your purchase (Extra Bucks can be used on your next purchase of almost anything at CVS)
Final price: $6 or $2 per 12 pack!

Thanks, Shanshan!

SaveCoin: $25 for a 1 Hour Massage at Loosen Up Therapeutic Massage!

2012-02-06T14:50:00.000-06:00

Save Coin is offering a 1 Hour Massage for only $25 at Loosen Up Therapeutic Massage!

Just in time to give your sweetheart or yourself for Valentines Day! Find out more about Loosen Up Massage here and like them on Facebook for more specials on your next visit! I see many great reviews!

If you're new to Save Coin, here's what you need to know:
Save Coin features a new deal each day. The discounts are significant, but you have only a few days to purchase it! Typically you are buying a discounted voucher or coupon for a service. Each deal varies, but once it is purchased it is valid for several months to a year. Watch for awesome deals on restaurants, retail services, even travel!

Cash Wise Deals 2/5-2/11

2012-02-06T07:44:00.001-06:00

Fargo Moorhead Cash Wise locations double coupons everyday up to $1! Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. Cash Wise does not accept internet printable coupons for "Free" products. Read Cash Wise's full coupon policy here.

Creamette Pasta, 2 lb FREE with $30 purchase and Cash Wise in store coupon!

Produce

Green Bell Peppers $0.49 each

Cucumber $0.49 each

Avocado $0.88 each

Braeburn Apples $0.98/lb

Fresh Express Bagged Salads (4.5-12 oz) Buy One at $2.98, Get One FREE with in store Cash Wise coupon
Final price: $1.49 each

Grape Tomatoes, pint $1.50!

Full Circle Organic Whole Carrots, 2 lb $1.98

Mann's Sugar Snap Peas, 8 oz $2.50

Grocery

Old El Paso Taco Shells $0.98 with the in store Cash Wise coupon (Limit 2)
Stack with the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $0.60/3 printable (will double to $1/3)
Final price: as low as FREE!

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning $0.75, Refried Beans $1.25, Mexican Stuffers and Dinner Kits $2.44
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $0.60/3 printable (will double to $1/3)
Final price: FREE-$1.44!

Old El Paso Seasoned Beans in Mexican Sauce, 8 oz $0.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $0.60/3 printable (will double to $1/3)
Final price: FREE!

Butter Kernel Canned Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 $0.60 (through 3/31)
Use the $1/4 coupon from a recent junk mail flyer (I just received this recently... mostly pizza coupons and this coupon)
Final price: $0.35!

Food Club Canned Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz $0.44 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 6)

Ragu Pasta Sauce, 23.9-26 oz $1.48
Use the $5 in store Cash Wise coupon when you buy 10 participating Unilever products
Stack with the $1/2 coupon from the 1/29 RP insert
Final price: $0.48!
The organic variety is included at the same price!

Wish Bone or Western Dressing, 16 oz all varieties $1.48
Use the $5 in store Cash Wise coupon when you buy 10 participating Unilever products
Stack with the $0.65/2 coupon from the 1/29 RP insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.48!

Ortega Fire Roasted Green Chilies, 4 oz $1.08 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS (will double to $1/2, expires 3/31)
Final price: $0.58!

Food Club Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soups, 10.5-10.75 oz $0.58 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Valu Time Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soups, 10.5 oz $0.58 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Ortega Refried Beans, 16 oz $1.28 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS (will double to $1/2, expires 3/31)
Final price: $0.78

Food Club Fruit Snacks, 5.4 oz $0.98 with the in store Cash Wise coupon (Limit 2)

Frank's Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce, 12 oz $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/22 SS (will double to $1, expires 3/31)
Final price: $0.98

Marzetti Salad Dressing, 16 oz $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.75 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1, expires 2.29)
Final price: $0.98!

Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies, Chocolate Peanut Butter $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.40 coupons from the 1/8 GM insert, here and here (all will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.18

Country Hearth Cracked Wheat Bread $2.28
Use the $0.55 coupons here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.28!

Food Club Baked Beans, 28 oz $1.58 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Sunbelt Granola or Fruit and Grain Bars, 8-12 oz $1.67

Mott's Applesauce, 48 oz Original or Natural $1.68 with the in store Cash Wise coupon (Limit 2)

Skippy Peanut Putter, 15-16.3 oz all varieties $2.38
Use the $5 in store Cash Wise coupon when you buy 10 participating Unilever products
Final price: $1.88

Hellmann's Mayo, 22-30 oz $3.88
Use the $5 in store Cash Wise coupon when you buy 10 participating Unilever products
Stack with the $0.25 coupon from the 1/29 RP insert (will double to $0.50)
Final price: $2.88

Snacks and Drinks

Food Club Sodas, 2 Liter $0.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Lipton Tea Bags, 100 ct $2.88
Use the $5 in store Cash Wise coupon when you buy 10 participating Unilever products
Stack with the $0.50 coupon from the 1/29 RP insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.38!

Old Dutch Tortilla Chips, 12-13 oz $1.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer! (Limit 2)

Meat

Pork Sirloin Chops $2.18/lb

Deli Sliced Ham $2.98/lb (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Gold'n Plump Value Fryer Pack, 4.18 lb Buy One at $8.98, Get One FREE with in store Cash Wise coupon
Final price: $4.49 each

Dairy

Nostimo Greek Yogurt, 6 oz $0.80

Crystal Farms Cheese, 8 oz Chunks or Shreds $2 (through 3/31)

Tropicana Orange Juice, 89 oz $2.98 with the in store Cash Wise coupon (Limit 2)

Natural and Organic

Kashi Cookies or Crackers, 6-9 oz $2.68 (through 3/3)
Use the $2 printable available on Recyclebank
Final price: $0.68!

Alexia Frozen Products from $2.19 (through 3/3)
Use the $1.25 printable
Final price: as low as $0.94!

Kashi Cereal or Granola Bars, 6.7-8.4 oz $3.18 (through 3/3)
Use the $2 printable available on Recyclebank
Final price: $1.18!

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, 32 oz $2.18 (through 3/3)
Use the $1/2 printable
Final price: $1.68

Frontera Chips, 9-12 oz $1.99 (through 3/3)

Rudi's Bread, 22 oz $3.58 (through 3/3)
Use the $1 Rudi's Gluten Free Bread printable
Or the $0.75 off any Rudi's Bread printable
Final price: $2.58!

Applegate Farms Uncured Bacon and Turkey Bacon, 8 oz $3.68! (through 3/3)

Household

Q-Tip Swabs, 500 ct $2.48
Use the $5 in store Cash Wise coupon when you buy 10 participating Unilever products
Stack with the $0.30 coupon from the 1/29 RP insert (will double to $0.60)
Final price: $1.38!

Paseo Bath Tissue, 3 ply $5.88 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $4.88

Freezer

Lynden Farm Potatoes, Hash Browns, Steak Fries, Crinkle Cuts or French Fries, 32 oz $0.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer! (Limit 2)

Lynden Farms Hash Brown Potatoes, 4 lb $2.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $0.99 (Regular price)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

French's Yellow Mustard, 8 oz $1.45 (Regular price)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.45

Skillet Helper Meals (select varieties) $0.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.80/4 printables here and here (will double to $1/4)
Or the $1/5 coupon from the 1/8 GM insert
Final price: as low as $0.73

Sambazon Organic Super Fruit Juices, 10.5 oz $2.98 (regular price)
Use the $2 printable
Final price: $0.98!

Chi Chi's Salsa, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1, expires 3/4)
Final price: $0.98!

Kemps Cottage Cheese $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.55 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1, expires 2/18)
Final price: $0.98!

Coffee Mate Creamer, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.55 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98

C&H Powdered Sugar and Brown Sugar, 2 lb $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.40 printable (will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.18!

C&H Sugar, 4 lb $2.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

Whole Bone-In Pork Loin Pack (Center Cut Chops, Country Style Ribs and Loin End Roast) $1.98/lb (through 3/31)

73% Lean Ground Beef, 5 lb chub $2.38/lb (through 3/31)

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.67 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.67!

Shasta, 12 pack $2.88 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Gold’n Plump Whole Rotisserie Chicken $5 (through 3/31)

Jack’s Pizza, 4 ct $9.88 (through 3/31)

FREE Onion Rings at Burger King this weekend!

2012-02-04T12:31:00.001-06:00

Head out to Burger King this weekend, 2/4 and 2/5 where everyone can enjoy a FREE order of onion rings! No coupon or other purchase is required!

Thanks for the reminder Diane!

$5 off $5 or more Purchase at Michael's!

2012-02-03T13:37:00.000-06:00

I've never seen a coupon like this before! Get a great deal on a $5 or more purchase with this $5 off any $5 or more purchase at Michael's coupon valid today and tomorrow, 2/3-2/4.

Michael's will accept the coupon on your mobile phone, too, so save the link and you'll save some paper! One coupon per person per day.

Thanks, Freebies 4 Mom!

Cardstore: FREE Valentines Day Card!

2012-02-03T07:00:00.004-06:00

Cardstore.com is offering a FREE Valentines Day card to the first 10,000 to request it each day through Sunday 2/5! There is a huge selection of personalized, photo, funny or sweet Valentines to choose from! Use code 10KPEOPLE at checkout for the FREE card and FREE shipping!

We ordered our Christmas cards through Cardstore.com and I really liked the quality!

SunMart Deals 1/29-2/4

2012-02-02T20:04:00.001-06:00

SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Before you shop, check out the Our Family printables and the Nash Brothers printables!

Produce

Baby Carrots $0.89 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Avocado $1

Fresh Whole Mushrooms, 8 oz $1.50

Yellow Onions, 3 lb bag $1.79!

Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz $2

Dole Salad Blends, 10-12 oz $2.75
Buy 2 and use the in ad SunMart coupons to get FREE Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber, Shredded CArrots and Our Family Salad Dressing!
Final price: for all 6 items: $5.50!

Grocery

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning $0.67, Shells and Refried Beans $1.25, Mexican Stuffers and Dinner Kits $2.50
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $0.60/3 printable (will double to $1/3)
Final price: FREE-$1.50!

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, smallest bottle $1.23 (regular price)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/22 SS (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.23!

New York Texas Toast Croutons $1.25
Use the $0.40 coupon from the 1/29 SS insert (will double to $0.80)
Final price: $0.45

Rotel $0.49 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal $1.13 (Regular Price)
Use the $1/2 printable
Final price: $0.63!

Our Family Steak Sauce, 10 oz $1.69 (through 2/13)
Use the $0.70 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.69!

Tabasco Sauce, 2 oz $1.79 (regular price)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.79

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, 12 oz $1.99
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/22 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.99!

Kashi Cereal $2.99
Use the $2 printable available on Recyclebank
Final price: $0.99!

Country Hearth Kid's Choice Bread, 24 oz $2 (through 2/13)
Use the $0.55 coupons here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1!

Minute Rice, 12 oz $2
Use the $0.50 coupons from the 1/29 RP and the February issue of All You Magazine (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1

Our Family Corn Flakes, 18 oz $1.29

Our Family Pancake Mix, 32 oz $1.39

Our Family Cereal, 20-26 oz $2.50
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $1.50

Our Family Syrup, 24 oz $1.59

Fiber One Bars $2.50
Use the $0.40 coupons from the 1/8 GM insert and here (both will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.70

Snacks and Drinks

Old Orchard Apple Cocktail Juices, 64 oz $1.79
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.79

Tostitos, 9-13 oz $1.49 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Doritos Buy One, Get One FREE
Usually prepriced around $4.29, so $2.15 each

Dairy

Our Family Yogurt, 6 oz $0.39

Our Family Cinnamon Rolls, 8 ct $0.99

Our Family Cottage Cheese, 16 oz $1.99
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.99!

Meat

Our Family Sausage, 16 oz $1.50

Jimmy Dean Sausage, 16 oz $3.50
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/8 RP insert
Final price: $3

Shrimp Ring, 10 oz $3.99 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Our Family Smoked or Polish Sausage, 3 lb $5.49!

Freezer

Our Family Garlic Bread, 8-16 oz $1.50
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.50!

Our Family Cheese Breadsticks $1.99
Use the $0.75 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.99!

Our Family Hashbrowns, 32 oz $1.49

Household

Our Family Fabric Softener Sheets, 80 ct $1.99 (through 2/13)
Use the $0.75 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.99!

Our Family Diapers and Training Pants, 19-36 ct $5.99
Use the $2 Our Family printable
Final price: $3.99!

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $1.09
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: $0.09!

Printable Coupons: Kraft Cheese, Tena and More!

2012-02-02T10:59:00.000-06:00

Print any of these great coupons you're interested in while you can!

$0.50/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese, 8 oz (Use these with the in-store Cash Wise coupon this week to score $0.98 cheese through Saturday!)
(Thanks, Stacy!)

$2 off Welch's Fizz 4 packs (These are reported to be only $2.98 at Walmart, so only $0.98 after the coupon!)

$2 Sambazon Organic Superfruit Juices, 10.5 or 32 oz (The 10.5 oz juices are reportedly only $2.68 at Walmart, only $0.68 after coupon! Or, regular price at Cash Wise is $2.98, so $0.98 after the coupon!)

$7 off 1 Tena Product! Pair this with a sale to score inexpensive or FREE Tena products at many stores!

$1 off any Skinny Cow Ice Cream product (The single ice cream cups are $1-$1.50 at many stores!)

Cash Wise Deals 1/29-2/4

2012-02-02T00:20:00.000-06:00

New Month, Lots of New Coupons to Print!

2012-02-02T00:07:00.000-06:00

Wow, it's the beginning of another month and that means lots more coupons to print!

Here are some that I wanted to point out:

Pepsi and Frito Lay coupons (manufacturer's coupons from the HEB store site)

$1 Nabisco Vanilla Wafers, 11 oz + (Facebook Offer)

$1 off Mission Tortilla Chips or Dip (Facebook Offer)

$1/2 Muir Glen, $1/2 Cascadian Farm Bars, High Value Cheerios coupons and more!

More high value General Mills and Coffee Mate coupons!

FREE Intro to Couponing Class at the Moorhead Public Library Tonight!

2012-01-30T14:44:00.000-06:00

If you've been wondering how you can learn more about the basics of couponing and saving money on groceries, come on over to the Moorhead Public Library tonight, January 30 from 6:30-8 for an Intro to Couponing presentation! I'll be sharing the basics of coupons and grocery saving strategies, including time for questions. I have so much fun talking about coupons and involving those in the audience. The best part is answering your questions to help you save money.

No registration is required and it is FREE to attend! Look forward to seeing many of you tonight!

Get Together + Get Organized Tonight!

2012-01-27T16:01:00.000-06:00

If you are planning to join me and several others tonight to Get Together + Get Organized, here are some details for you:

We have a large room at Bethel Church (just behind the 25th St SunMart) from 5-9 PM tonight, Friday. Park in the main lot and use the southeast doors. There will be a sign directing you straight ahead then downstairs to room C. Come anytime or the whole time, it's up to you!

Get Together is FREE!

Anyone is welcome.

It will be casual. Bring a snack to share, bring a fast food dinner. It's up to you.

Bring your coupons. And scissors. :)

Bring your organizing tools. Need ideas? Read more on Coupon Organizing ideas here.

Get ideas from others. Meet others who share the love of a good deal.

I've heard from a few of you that have kids that would need to come. I understand. There's a good chance my baby will be joining us for some of the evening. Bring them with a book or DVD player. We'll be in a larger classroom, so there will be space for them.

Have more questions? Email me at fmcheapskate@gmail.com. See you tonight!

Ideas for Coupon Organization

2012-01-25T21:48:00.000-06:00

Are you planning on joining me and several others as we “Get-Together + Get Organized” this Friday night? With this event coming up, I thought this would be a good time to talk about how we organize our coupons. I know I’ve used several different systems at different times in my life, and each way of doing it has its pros and cons. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.

Accordion File

Smead Expandable File

My mom had an accordion file for her coupons, and I’m guessing her mom did as well. This method is an oldie but a goodie. When I started clipping coupons and had a few too many to keep in my wallet, I started with an accordion file. When I started to outgrow it, I kept two; one for food and one for non-food items. The smallest accordion files are very inexpensive, showing up in the Target dollar spot several times a year, or just a few dollars in the office supply section of most any store.

Pros: Accordion files are inexpensive, easy to carry with you or keep in a purse, and don’t take long to set up or maintain. Choose to organize by category (grocery, dairy, meat, etc) or by brand name A-Z.

Cons: Accordion files are generally too small once you start clipping multiples of many coupons and you’re only able to see what you have by flipping through each category.
Alternately, some folks prefer to use a box, shoebox or other small bin that is larger than an accordion file, but still using the same method to organize them.

Binder Method

I love the binder method, because I love to see all of my coupons as I flip through. It's a great choice for organizing though it typically costs more and is more time and labor intensive to get set up. Using baseball card pages or other clear sheets (full or divided), individually cut coupons can be displayed singly so that you can see each coupon.

Pros: You are able to see each coupon individually and quickly access them. Easily store multiples of single coupons. It is also fast and easy to pull coupons that have expired.

Cons: Initially, this method can cost more if you have to purchase all the supplies. Filing coupons take more time, since you file each coupon individually. Binder usually needs to be carried separately or in its own bag.

No Cut Method
Many people prefer not to cut their coupons at all until they need them. You can do this by keeping your inserts whole, marking the date on the front and filing them by date. You can file them by date in file folders, folders in a binder, or even in zip top bags stored in a tote bag. There is very little time involved in filing your coupons, but more time involved in preparing for each shopping trip. When you’re ready to shop, use my weekly store deals posts to help you know what week to go to for the coupons you need. Otherwise, use a coupon database like the one at Money Saving Mom or Coupon Mom to find what week’s inserts you need for a certain coupon.

Pros: Easy, and fast to maintain. Inexpensive (depending on how you choose to file them), and possibly portable if you buy only one or a few inserts each week.

Cons: More time to prep for each shopping trip and clip coupons. Can be heavy or difficult to carry all the coupons with you to the store if you prefer to have them with you, and takes up even more space if you store several inserts for each week

What Works For Me... A Bag, A Binder and a Small Accordion File

When I started using coupons, the small accordion file was the best method for me, then I moved into a small box when I outgrew it. My current method of organizing is the binder method, but I've downgraded from a huge 3" binder to a 1", which is working better for this season of life where I'm not using coupons as intensely.

My coupon binder and any uncut inserts all find a home in my coupon bag, which goes with me when I'm headed to the store. My binder has tabbed dividers for each store, where store specific coupons are filed. I also use full page sheet protectors for rebate forms. Behind those, I have my coupons filed by category: produce, canned and boxed, breakfast, baking, dairy, etc. The bag also has a pair of scissors and this week's sale flyers.

When I'm getting ready to shop, I clip any uncut coupons and pull coupons that I need from my binder. I have a small accordion file (yes, it has seen better days :) with tabs for each store, and I keep all the coupons I plan to use for that shopping trip in that folder. When I'm at the store, these are all the coupons I will need unless I come across an unadvertised sale or clearance item, which is why my coupon bag almost always comes along as well.

If I'm cutting or printing coupons and know that I'll want to use a specific coupon at a certain store, I just go ahead and file it there so I'll have it ready, If I have to request a raincheck while I'm shopping, I keep it in that store's file with the coupon so it is ready to go next time I'm at that store.

What about you? What is your favorite system for keeping track of your coupons and why?

SunMart Weekly Deals 1/22-1/28

2012-01-24T22:59:00.001-06:00

SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Before you shop, check out the Our Family printables and the Nash Brothers printables!

Produce

Cucumbers $0.67

Green Peppers $0.67

Head Lettuce $0.99

Red Onions $0.99/lb

Avocado $1

Red or Green Grapes $1.59/lb

Oranges, 4 lb bag $3.99

Texas Red Grapefruit, 5 lb bag $3.99!

Grocery

Our Family Tuna, 2.6 oz $0.79
Use the $0.30 Our Family printable (may double to $0.60)
Final price: as low as $0.19!

Barilla Pasta, 12-16 oz $1.25
Use the $0.55 Barilla Whole Grain coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.25!

Chi Chi's Tortillas, 8-12 ct $1.39 (through 1/29)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.39!

Better Oats Oatmeal $1
Use the $1/3 printable
Final price: $0.67

Chi Chi's Salsa, 16 oz $2 (through 1/29)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1!

Our Family Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz $2.49
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $1.49!

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 10 ct $1.68 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Country Hearth 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 24 oz $2.89
Use the $0.55 coupons here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.89

Quaker Life or Cap'n Crunch Cereal $2

Quaker Chewy Bars, 5-8 ct $2.50
Use the $0.75/2 coupon from the 1/8 RP insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $2

Snacks and Drinks

Our Family Snack Crackers, 12 oz $1.50
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.50!

Pepsi Product 2 Liters $0.88 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, 8.5-12.5 oz $1.49 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Keebler Crackers Right Bites, Cheez Its $1.99
Use the $1/2 crackers coupon from the 12/11 RP insert
Or the $1/2 Right Bites coupon from the 1/1 RP insert
Final price: $1.49!

Kettle Chips, 9 oz $2.49 (through 1/31)
Use the $1 coupon from the 1/8 RP insert
Final price: $1.49

M&aM’s Candies, 10.9-14 oz $1.99 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Our Family Water Bottles, 24 pack $2.99
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $1.99!

Traditional Medicinals Teas, 16 ct $3.99 (through 1/31)
Use the $1 coupon from the November issue of All You Magazine
Final price: $2.99!

Dairy

Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 6 oz $1
Use the $0.50/2 coupons from the 1/22 SS, here and here (all will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.50 each

Our Family Cookie Dough, 16-16.5 oz $1.79
Use the $0.80 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: $0.79!

Jell-O Gelatin, Pudding or Temptations, 3-6 ct $2.50
Use the $0.60 coupon here and from the 1/8 SS insert (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.50!

Our Family Cheese, 16 oz chunks or Shreds $3.79
Use the $0.60 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $2.79!
Like paying $1.40 for an 8 oz block or bag!

Meat

Our Family Roll Sausage, 16 oz $1.39!

Pork Roast $1.99/lb

Our Family Smokehouse Black Forest Ham $3.99/lb

Gold'n Plump Whole Chickens, 56 oz $4.50

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 lb bag $4.99

John Morrell Smoked Ham, 5 lb $8.99

Freezer

Our Family Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, 12 oz $1.59
Use the $0.60 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.59!

Nash Brother Trading Company Organic Waffles, 6 ct $1.99 (through 1/29)
Use the $1 Nash Brothers printable
Final price: $0.99!

Our Family Ice Cream, 56 oz $1.99
Use the $0.30 Our Family printable (may double to $0.60)
Final price: as low as $1.39!

Our Family Frozen Pizza, 21-24 oz $2.50 (through 1/29)
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $1.50!

Armour Meatballs, 14 oz $2.79
Use the $1/2 printable
Final price: $2.29

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $1.09
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: $0.09!

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal $1.13 (Regular Price)
Use the $0.55/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.63!

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, smallest bottle $1.23 (regular price)
Use the $0.50 printables here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $0.23!

Tabasco Sauce, 2 oz $1.79 (regular price)
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 5/1 RP insert (will double to $1)
Or the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.79

Cash Wise Weekly Deals 1/22-1/28

2012-01-23T00:13:00.000-06:00

Weekend Coupon Preview

2012-01-21T22:03:00.000-06:00

Look for a SmartSource and a Red Plum coupon insert this weekend in your Sunday Star Tribune papers. If you're not sure why I recommend buying the Star Tribune in our area, read more here.

There are several exciting coupons this weekend! My favorites are:
$0.40/1 Wolf Brand Chili
$0.55 off Velveeta (very rare!)
and plenty more...

For the full preview, head to the Sunday Coupon Preview!

SunMart Deals 1/15-1/21

2012-01-16T17:15:00.003-06:00

SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Before you shop, check out the Our Family printables and the Nash Brothers printables!

Produce

First lb Bananas FREE with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer!

Jumbo Navel Oranges $0.99/lb

Local Red Potatoes, 5 lb bag $1.47!

Whole Carrots, 2 lb bag $1.49!

Pom Wonderful Juice, 16 oz $2.50
Use the $1 coupons from the 12/4 and 1/8 SS inserts
Final price: $1.50!

Yellow Onions, 3 lb bag $1.99!

Grocery

Ortega Taco Seasoning $0.79
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.29 each!

Ortega Diced Jalapenos, 4 oz $0.99
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.49!

Our Family Oatmeal, 16 oz $0.98
Use the $0.20 Our Family printable (may double to $0.40)
Final price: as low as $0.58!

Hunt’s Tomatoes $1
Use the $0.40/2 printable (will double to $0.80/2)
Final price: $0.60

Ortega Refried Beans, 16 oz $1.29
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.79

Hunt’s Pasta Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Rotel and Snack Pack Puddings $0.80 when you buy 10 participating Con Agra items and use the in ad Manufacturer’s coupon

Ortega Taco Sauce, 8 oz $1.69
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1.19

Ortega Salsa, 16 oz $1.99
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1.49

Snacks and Drinks

Our Family Graham Crackers, 14.4 oz $1.50
Use the $0.70 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.50!

Old Orchard 100% Apple Juice, 64 oz $2
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1!

Nabisco Snackwell’s Cookies $2
Use the $2/3 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert
Final price: $1.33!

Hi-C Juice Boxes, 10 pack $1.67

Our Family Coffee, 10.3-13 oz $3.99
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $2.99

Dairy

Our Family Break N Bake Cookies, 18 oz $1.39
Use the $0.80 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.39!

Dannon and Activia Yogurt, 4 packs and Danimals 6 ct $2
Use the $1 Activia coupon from the 1/15 SS
Final price: $1!

Our Family String Cheese, 12 oz $3.49
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $2.49

Chobani Greek Yogurt, 32 oz $4.49
Use the $0.50 printable (may double to $1)
Final price: $3.49

Meat

Hormel Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast $1.99/lb!

Our Family Sliced Bacon, 16 oz $3

Our Family Smokehouse Summer Sausage, 12 oz $3

Freezer

Flav-R-Pac Vegetables, 16 oz $1
Use the $0.35 coupon from the 12/4 SS insert (will double to $0.70)
Final price: $0.30!

Household

Era Detergent, 50 oz $2.49 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)
Stack with the $0.50 coupon from the 10/16 PG insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.49!

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $1.09
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 10/16 SS insert (will double to $0.99)
Or the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal $1.13 (Regular Price)
Use the $0.55/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.63!

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, smallest bottle $1.23 (regular price)
Use the $0.50 printables here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $0.23!

Tabasco Sauce, 2 oz $1.79 (regular price)
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 5/1 RP insert (will double to $1)
Or the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.79

HOT! $20 to Overstock.com for only $5!

2012-01-16T08:31:00.001-06:00

Get a $20 voucher to Overstock.com for $5 this morning on Tippr, a daily deals site!

Head to Tippr and sign up for an account, where you'll get a $5 credit if you're a new member. Purchase the $20 Overstock.com deal for $10, after your credit it will only cost $5! Fabulous deal!

Update: Tippr has changed the terms of this offer. Credits can no longer be applied toward this deal. Still a great deal, but not quite as good!

$25 for 1 Hour Massage at Bella Vita in Fargo!

2012-01-16T08:22:00.000-06:00

Get a 1 Hour Massage at Bella Vita Massage for $25 today at Save Coin! If you're interested, I would hurry. Massage deals have sold out very quickly in the past!

Cash Wise Deals 1/15-1/21

2012-01-16T08:03:00.001-06:00

Fargo Moorhead Cash Wise locations double coupons everyday up to $1! Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. Cash Wise does not accept internet printable coupons for "Free" products. Read Cash Wise's full coupon policy here.

Fresh Express Salad Blends, 4.5-12 oz FREE with $30 purchase and Cash Wise in store coupon!

Produce

Grapefruit $0.68/lb

Yellow Onions, $0.78/lb

Broccoli Slaw, 12 oz $1.50
Use the $0.55/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1!

Fresh Pineapple $2.48

Fresh Clementines, 5 lb box $4.88

Grocery

Food Club Tomato and Chicken Noodle Soup $0.29 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Canned Vegetables $0.40 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Canned Sauerkraut $0.48 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Pizza Sauce, 15 oz $0.48 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Baking Soda, 16 oz $0.50! (through 1/31)

Food Club Pasta with Meat $0.58 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Hot Sauce, 6 oz $0.68! (through 1/31)

Skillet Helper Meals (select varieties) $0.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.80/4 printables here and here (will double to $1/4)
Or the $1/5 coupon from the 1/8 GM insert
Final price: as low as $0.73

Food Club Canned Chicken, 5 oz $0.88 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Chili with Beans, 15 oz $0.88 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Prego, 23.6-24 oz $1.38
Use the $1/2 and $1/3 coupons from the 1/8 SS insert
Final price: as low as $0.88

Country Hearth Split Top Bread, 24 oz $1.88 with the Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 2)
Use the $0.55 coupons from the 11/13 SS insert, here and here (all will double to $1)
Final price: $0.88!

Food Club Baked Beans, 28 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Tomatoes, 28-29 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Tomato or Vegetable Juice, 46 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Solid Tuna in Water, 5 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Chi Chi's Salsa, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

La Choy Asian Sauces, 10-12 oz or Chow Mein Noodles, 5 oz $1

Food Club Canned Fruit, 29-30 oz $1.38 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Bear Creek Soup Mix $2.44 when you buy 2 with Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 2)
Use the $1 coupon from the 10/23 SS insert
Final price: $1.44

Food Club Potato Sticks, 7 oz can $1.48 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Snacks and Drinks

Food Club Coffee, 10.3-13 oz $2.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.30
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.30

Meat

Little Sizzlers, 12 oz $0.88 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.88/lb

Gold'n Plump Thighs and Drumsticks, 24 oz $2
No Gold'n Plump coupons this month?!? Still an ok price, but if you have any $1 coupons from last month, use them on this sale!

Food Club Bacon, 12-16 oz $2.98

Dairy

Food Club Biscuits, 8.5 oz 3/$1 when you buy 3 with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Dozen Large Eggs $0.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Coffee Mate Creamer, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.55 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98

Kemps Cottage Cheese $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.55 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Frigo String Cheese, 12 oz $2.98
Use the $0.55 coupon from the 10/2 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

Crystal Farms Cheese, 7-8 oz $2

Kemps Orange Juice, 1 Gallon $3.48 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Natural and Organic

Food Should Taste Good $1.94 (through 2/4)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.94 each!

Full Circle Mac N Cheese, 7.25 oz $1.67 (through 2/4)

Freezer

Smart Ones Classic Entrees $1.67
Use the $3/10 coupon from the 8/7 SS insert and here
Or the $1/5, $2/8 or $5/12 printables
Or the $1/5 printable
Final price: as low as $1.25 each

Food Club Thin Crust Pizzas Buy One at $4.38, Get One FREE with Cash Wise in store coupon
Final price: $2.19 each!

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $0.99 (Regular price)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

Brawny Paper Towels, Single Rolls $1.28 (Truckload Buy - End Date Unknown)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.28!

French's Yellow Mustard, 8 oz $1.45 (Regular price)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.45

Zevia Soda $0.68 (through 2/4)

C&H Powdered Sugar and Brown Sugar, 2 lb $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.40 printable (will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.18!

Full Circle Organic Tortilla Chips, 9 oz $1.49 (through 2/4)!

Cascade Fresh Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.50 (through 2/4)!

C&H Sugar, 4 lb $2.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

Whole Bone-In Pork Loin Pack (Center Cut Chops, Country Style Ribs and Loin End Roast) $1.98/lb (through 3/31)

73% Lean Ground Beef, 5 lb chub $2.38/lb (through 3/31)

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.67 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.67!

Shasta, 12 pack $2.88 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Paseo Bath Tissue, 3 ply $5.48 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $1 coupon from the 9/22 SS and 10/23 RP inserts
Final price: $4.48

Gold’n Plump Whole Rotisserie Chicken $5 (through 3/31)

Jack’s Pizza, 4 ct $9.88 (through 3/31)

Weekend Coupon Preview

2012-01-15T00:08:00.000-06:00

Look for just 1 SmartSource coupon insert this weekend in your Sunday papers. If you're not sure why I recommend buying the Star Tribune in our area, read more here.

There are several exciting coupons this weekend! My favorites are:
$0.55/2 Kraft Cheese
$5 off Purina One Beyond Dog Food
$1 off Stonyfield or Activia 4 pack

For the full preview, head to the Sunday Coupon Preview!

Hockey Fest and Fargo Force Kid's Night Jan 16th!

2012-01-14T15:40:00.001-06:00

If you're looking for free fun on Monday, January 16th when the kids are out of school, look no further. Fargo Parks is hosting Hockey Fest from 1:30-5 PM and there will be lots of free and fun events for kids! Free t-shirts, carnival rides, a movie with FREE popcorn and Pepsi at 1:45 on the ice and FREE open skate at 3:45!

Then stick around for Stop-n-Go Kids Rule Night! Pick up a FREE kids voucher at Stop N Go ahead of time for the 7:05 PM game vs. Sioux Falls Stampede. The first 300 kids get Fargo Force player cards!