P&G Year of Savings Rebate, $100 Coupon Booklet

Proctor & Gamble is offering a $100 coupon booklet when you purchase $50 of P&G products between 2/1/10 and 4/15/10.  Don't discount this rebate because the $50 purchase requirement seems high.  You may be surprised how many P&G products you use regulary.  Go HERE to find the list of products you can choose from for your qualifying purchases.  Then download the mail-in REBATE FORM here.  Start saving your receipts today.  The P&G website says we can look for more information in the 2/21/10 P&GbrandSaver.

Target Olay Deal (And Rebate Offer)

Thanks to The Krazy Coupon Lady for this deal:

Receive $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 3 Olay Total Effects Body Wash

Receive $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 2 Gillette Razors

Do this in one transaction:

Buy 3 Olay Total Effects Body Wash, $5.49

Use 3 Free Body Wash when you buy Venus Razor from PG 2/7

Buy 3 Venus Embrace Razor, $6.99

Use 3 $2.00/1 Venus Razor from PG 2/7

Pay $14.98, Receive TWO $5 Gift Cards (one from Gillette deal another from Olay deal)

Final Price:  $.83 per item, when you buy all 6

To make this deal even sweeter, wait until Friday, 2/12/10, to make the purchase and you'll be eligible for a $15 rebate from Olay.  You can receive a $15 rebate when you buy any 3 Olay Facial Moisturizers, Facial Treatments, Facial Cleansers, Hand & Body Lotions, Body Washes or 6+ Bar Soap Packs.  This offer is valid 2/12/10 thru 3/12/10.

Okay, how's that for a moneymaker?

I read about this rebate in the 2/14 RedPlum and went to the Olay site so I could link the rebate form to this post but the it wasn't available yet.  As soon as I get the link for the rebate, I'll post for you.

Update:  Download the rebate form HERE.

Just one other note:  Yes you can use ALL these coupons in one transaction. Target coupon policy will allow you one coupon per item in your transaction.  The $2/1 coupons are for the razors, the BOGO coupons are for the body wash.  If the cashier has a problem, have them try to scan the coupons.  They will be accepted.

Anchor Blue $25 Coupon

This is a great coupon for $25 off a $50 purchase and doesn't exclude sale or clearance items!  Okay, here's a great chance to save some money on some fantastic deals.

Are You a Kraft First Taste Member?

If you're not signed up as a Kraft First Taste member, you might want to consider it.  Kraft First Taste members are the first to find out about new products and they may send you FREE product coupons and extra ones to pass out to your friends and family.  You can log into your account regularly to check for high value printable coupons.

Walgreen's Shop & Tell

Total Value:  $111.69

Coupons used:  $57.38

Amount Paid:  $54.41

Register Rewards Received:  $39.00

86% Savings

Internet Coupons

Coupon bloggers around the country are happy to share their regional printable coupon information with those of us who are looking for deals on the internet.  Many times the coupons are store coupons, but on occasion, we can find manufacturer's coupons that we can use locally.  I recently became aware of a midwest store (Save alot -- the same retailer who offered the "Home Made Simple" Coupon booklet offer which I just received in the mail yesterday!) making internet manufacturer's coupons available on their site.

Available manufacturer's coupons:

B2G1 StarKist 5oz White Tuna

$.50/1 Fleishchmann's Olive Oil

$1.25/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers or Asian Inspired Cafe Steamers

$1.25/2 Healthy Choice Complete Meals

$.50/3 Snack Pack Sugar Free or Fat Free Pudding

$1.50/3 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers

$1/3 Healthy Choice Microwavable Bowls

$.50/2 Hunt's Pasta Sauce

$.50/1 Swiss Miss Sugar Free Pudding

$1.50/.1 Bertolli Frozen Meals (24oz, any variety)

$1/1 Country Crock Spread (45 oz, any variety)

$1/4 Healthy Choice Canned Soups

$2/2 Orville Redenbacher's 100 Calorie Smart Pop!

$1/3 Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides

If you see something your family uses regularly, you may want to consider printing.  Most coupons expire 3/11/10; others (Pasta Sides, Country Crock & Bertolli) expire 3/31/10.

Hefty Storage & Freezer Bags, $.50 Each; Quaker Cereals as low as $.75 Each at Target

Target has Hefty One Zip Storage and Freezer Bags on sale for just $1.

You can buy 2 Hefty One Zip Bags and use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/31 Red Plum and end up paying just $.50 each.

Quaker Cereals (16 oz), Squares (10 pk), & Select Others, $2.75

Get a $5 Target gift card whith purchase of 5 participating Quaker products

Quantities limited, no rainchecks.  Also includes Quaker chewy bars or bites ($2.34)

$.55/1 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, exp. 2/13/10,   RP 1/3/10

$1/2 Select Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, exp. 3/31,  RP 1/24/10

$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal, exp. 3/31/10,  RP 2/7/10

$1/2 Quaker Oatmeal To Go Breakfast Bars, exp. 3/31/10,  RP 1/24/10

$.55/1 Quaker Oatmeal To Go Bars, exp. 3/31/10,  RP 1/24/10

$.50/1 Quaker Old Fashioned or Quick Oats, exp. 3/31/10,  RP 2/7/10

$1/1 Quaker Granola Bars printable

$1/2 Quaker True Delights or Fiber Granola Bars

$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal printable

As low as $.75 each wyb 5 after coupons & gift card

Target Mobile Coupons Now Available

Mobile Coupons are now available by signing up at the Target site.

Text Alerts:  Receive coupons, deals and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone.

Mobile Website:  everything you love about target.com, streamilined for fast access on any Web-enabled mobile phone.

iPhone App:  Save money and shop smarter with Target on your iPhone - available free in the iTunes App Store.

You will receive Target coupons with scannable barcodes directly on your phone!  What an idea!  Text messaging rates do apply if you don't have an unlimited plan.

Free $10 Coupon Booklet

You can receive a $10 coupon booklet by signing up for the Box Tops For Education e-newsletter.  Quanities are limited and this offer ends 3/1/10 . . . so, hurry!

Walgreen's John Freida Products, $1 Each

Starting Sunday (2/7 thru 2/13) you can get 3 John Freida Hair Care Products for $15.

The reason I'm bringing this to your attention is that there are two printable coupons available for this product and you'll be able to score 3 items for just $1 each!

Buy 3 John Freida Hair Care Products, $15

Use one $5/2 printable coupon

Use one $2/1 printable coupon

Receive $5 register reward

Final cost:  $1 each

15% Off Printable Coupon (or Coupon Code) for Kohl's

Something to look forward to:  from February 5 - February 7 you can save 15% at Kohl's by using this PRINTABLE COUPON.  Or you can go use the coupon code SAVE15FEB if you shop online.  If your online order is over $75 you can get FREE SHIPPING.

Great Ground Beef Deal at Albertsons 8 Hour Sale

A fellow couponer called this morning to give me a heads up on the Albertson's 8 Hour Sale TODAY.  She recommends the Fresh Extra Lean Ground Beef (85% lean), 3 lbs or more available in the service meat counter for $1.57/lb.  This is a great stock-up price.

Check the mid-week ad for other sale items and head on over to Albertson's this afternoon.  Just a note:  if the Albertson's you shop is out of the ground beef when you get there -- they'll give you a raincheck!

UPDATE:  Bought 12 lbs. of ground beef -- the guy at the butcher counter already had it packaged before I even got there and had it waiting for me.  The whole trip took 10 minutes, max.  Spent $18.85, Saved $29.01!  Came home and packaged the meat into smaller amounts and was getting ready to put it in the freezer when my hubby asked if we could put some on the George Foreman grill tonight.  Can't wait for dinner.  What a great deal!

$10 Coupon Booklet - Eat Better America

I opened my email this morning and received this invitation to get a $10 coupon booklet from eatbetteramerica because I had previously signed up for their email newsletter.  You can receive the same offer.  Just register HERE. You'll begin receiving their email newsletter filled with some healthy, delicious recipes AND coupons!  But you don't have to wait for the mailer . . . once you've registered, you can also print (General Mills) coupons at the eatbetteramerica website. 

Request $30 Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet

This Home Made Simple Coupon booklet is loaded with high value Proctor & Gamble coupons!  Just head on over HERE  and sign up.  It will take 6-8 weeks to receive the booklet, but I think it's worth waiting for.

Bath & Body Works Free Item!

Bath & Body Works has a new printable coupon.  Get a Free Signature Collection Body Care item (up to a $12 value) with any $10 purchase.  This coupon is good through 2/21.

Upromise ecoupons

Are you using Upromise ecoupons?  These ecoupons deposit your savings directly into your children's college savings accounts.  These coupons can be stacked with manufacturer's coupons.  That's free money for college!  If you're interested, just go HERE to sign up and start saving.

Here is a list of this month’s coupons.  Thanks to Deal Seeking Mom!

$0.50/1 Bounty Napkins
$2/1 Bounty Paper Towels
$1.25/3 Cabot Cheese Bars
$1/1 Charmin Fresh Mates
$0.50/1 Charmin MegaRoll
$1/1 Charmin Sensitive
$1/1 Elmer’s 3D Paint Pens
$0.55/1 Elmer’s Foam Board or Project Display Board
$0.50/1 Elmer’s Glue, Glue All or Glue Stick
$0.50/1 Farmland Cubed, Diced or Julienne Ham
$0.50/1 Farmland Deli Style Sliced Ham
$0.50/1 Farmland Special Select Ham Steaks
$0.50/1 Farmland Special Select Sliced Ham
$1/1 Fisher Fusion Snack Mix
$0.55/1 Fisher Snack Almonds, Cashews or Mixed Nuts
$1/1 Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizing Moisturizer
$1/2 Huggies Baby Wipes
$2/1 Huggies Little Movers, Little Snugglers or Overnights Diapers
$3/1 Huggies Pure and Natural Diapers
$1/1 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
$0.50/1 Instant Krazy Glue
$3/1 Konsyl Fiber Supplement
$0.75/1 Little Debbie Muffins
$1/2 Musselman’s Apple Sauce
$0.50/1 No Yolks Egg White Pasta
$0.50/2 Red Gold Tomato Product
$1.50/1 Resolve Bright & White
$1/1 Snyder’s Chocolate Covered Pretzels
$1/1 Snyder’s Pretzel Sandwiches
$0.50/1 Wacky Mac & Cheese Dinner
$0.50/1 Wacky Mac Multi-Shaped and Multi-Colored Pasta

Smith's Shop & Tell

Yes, that's 12 packages of Kraft shredded cheese!  I haven't really grocery shopped for awhile, so there were several items we needed that weren't actually on sale.  But that's how it goes when we shop.  We won't have a coupon for EVERY item.  That's okay.

The total value of this order was $128.51.  I spent $67.76 and saved $60.75 for a 47% savings.  When you use the Grocery Smarts system, you should be able to realize close to or more than a 50% savings on each shopping trip you make.  It adds up to BIG savings over the long haul.  Keep on shopping and saving!

CVS Shop & Tell

So here's another one -- today's trip to CVS.

You'll probably begin to notice I'm in somewhat of a 'stock-up' mode.  The two 6-pack Bounty's, 4 Febreze's and 1 Colgate Toothpaste are valued at $47.86.  I spent $23.43 for a 51% savings.  What you don't see in the totals here is that I walked out with $12 in extra care bonuses to be used on my next shopping trip.  Yippee!

Walgreen's Shop & Tell

It's been some time since I posted any "shop and tell" pictures.  So here goes . . . .

The total value of this order is $112.13.  I know, I know.  But these are some bigger ticket items, and our family needs and uses them.  I paid $52.83 PLUS I still have $10 in register rewards.  Sweet, huh?

So altogether I saved $59.30.  That's 53%!  Pretty good for these types of items.

$11 Nestle Coupons by E-mail

If you've been looking for Nestle coupons, here's where you can get them.  Just sign up for the Nestlé Family e-newsletter to receive $11 in coupons by email. Here’s what you’ll find:

$2/1 Boost Kids Essentials
$.50/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk
$1/1 Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials
$1/2 Juicy Juice Products
$1/2 Nestlé Fun Size or Miniatures Candy Bags
$.50/1 Nestlé Hot Cocoa Mix
$1.25/1 Nesquik Powder Drink Mix
$1/2 Nestlé Pure Life Water
$1/2 Nestlé Toll House Morsels
$1/1 Ovaltine Drink Mix
$1/1 Stouffer’s Product

Thanks Coupon Cravings!

End of the Month Printable Coupons

The end of the month is almost here.  Coupons.com changes their coupons at the first of each month so you may want to scoot on over and see if there are any printables you want to use.  Head on over HERE to print.  Also . . . remember to check this site again at the beginning of February for the new available coupons.

Bath & Body Works 20% Off

Bath & Body Works just released a new 20% off any purchase coupon.  This coupon is valid through 1/31/10 so you need to hurry!

And don’t forget Bath & Body Works still has this coupon available: Get a FREE Anti-Bacterial Soap (up to a $5 value) with any $10 purchase! This coupon is valid all the way through February 21st! 

Are you thinking Valentine's Day?

Grocery Smarts "Disappearing" Coupons

As you are aware, the Grocery Smarts website identifies the sale items at most of the major local grocery stores.  When a coupon is available and the listmakers are aware of them, the coupons are matched with the sale items.  Recently, you have probably noticed something similar to this:  "disappeared 1/14/10."

Explanation:  When the coupons are listed on the printable coupon lists (Group A, Group B, Group C and Singles) the manufacturer has placed a limit on the number of coupons to be printed.  For instance, if the manufacturer decides he will allow 50,000 coupons to be printed, when that number is reached, the coupon "disappears".  For this same reason, if the list directs you to one of the Group coupons and you can't find it - the coupon has reached it's maximum print and is no longer available on the list.

For more information on printable coupons, please click on "Printable Coupons" on the left sidebar.

Free Cheese Nips

Walmart has Cheese Nips, 8 oz., for $1 this week.

Use $1/1 Nabisco Crackers from the Smart Source, 1/24

or you can print a $2/2 coupon here

$4/2 La Victoria Salsa Coupons

You can score $4/2 La Victoria Salsa coupons by registering at La Vic Rewards.  Once you've registered, you'll enter La Vic Rewards codes (see below) and earn coupons for free products and much more.  Register here.  With this program, you get more oints with each code you enter.  Once you get 64 points you can print your $4 off 2 La Victoria Salsa coupons.  (You'll be able to print the coupon twice.)

You can enter each code up to 4 times.

Enter the codes in the second box that is designated for 18 digit codes.

After you've entered the codes, from the drop down menu choose "No Purchase"

Enter the following codes:

L8CP225J509:08U8XN

L8CS298T819:03VQOZ

L8DA271N613:36DESW

L8PD276K610;07FN1A

L8DA2710614:36B4OK

L8DA271N613:36DESW

L9CO085J509:31ZLKQ

L8CP316J509:09YGCQ

L9CW043K610:334BUY

L8PD071W622:45JRNQ

L8CU238L411:40SXFB

L8CT2390414:30XX1L

L8PD2761608:1443UH

L8CW76B601:13Y9TF

You'll only be able to print 2 sets of $4/2 coupons per account per day, so don't waste your points trying to print an additional set of coupons.

New Kraft Coupons

Kraft just released some great coupons that you can access HERE.

Coupons Available:

$1/4 Philadelphia Cream Cheese

$1/1 Velveeta Cheese

$1/2 Planters Mixed Nuts

$1/2 Capri Suns

$1/1 Grated Parmesan Cheese

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Meats

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Bologna

$1/1 Claussen Pickles

$1/2 Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Shells and Cheese

If you're interested in these coupons, print them right away.  They'll probably go quickly.  And, btw, each coupon can be printed twice but each coupon also prints singly with a color print recipe on the remainder of the page. 

Possible Walgreen's Moneymaker

Walgreens has a possible moneymaker this week on Pert Plus for Men! It’s on sale just $2/5 and when you purchase two, you’ll get a $2 Register Reward! Plus, look for Try Me Free stickers on these Pert Plus for Men products to get an additional $2.50 back! You can check out all the details and print the rebate form here (only one rebate can be submitted per household).


Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Pert Plus For Men products on sale 2/$5
Use 2 $1.50/1 coupons from the 1/24 SS
Pay $2
Get back a $2 Register Reward

Then submit to get one Pert Plus For Men FREE with this rebate form and the Try Me Free Sticker–which will give you an additional $2.50 back (cost before the coupon).  If you plan to submit to BOTH the Pert and Sure rebates, they each require an original store receipt so you'll need to do two separate transactions!

Final cost 2 Pert Plus for Men products for FREE + a $2.50 Moneymaker!

Also, don’t forget to snag some FREE Sure For Men deodorant!

Sure for Men Deodorant 2/$3 with in-ad coupon
Use two $1.50/1 coupons from the 1/24 SS
Final Cost 2 for FREE!

The Sure for Men Deodorant also may have Try Me Free Stickers on it as well! If you find the sticker, you can get a total of $2.79 back (the retail price of one deodorant before the manufacturer coupon and in ad coupon). You can print the rebate form here.  If you plan to submit to BOTH the Pert and Sure rebates, they each require an original store receipt so you'll need to do two separate transactions!

Just a reminder ** Just a reminder ** Just a reminder

When buying the sure deodorant with the deal scenario above, you will be buying 2 Sure Deodorants and using 3 coupons (since Walgreen's considers their in-ad store coupon as one coupon).  Walgreen's coupon policy states that you must have at least one item per coupon in each transaction.  To get credit for each coupon add a filler item to your order -- I suggest the Valentine's pencil on sale for 5/$1 with an in-store coupon.  You'll need to buy 2 because you're adding another coupon for the pencils.

This policy also applies to redeeming your register rewards.  Each register reward is considered one coupon and needs to be considered with the number of items in your transaction when you're using other coupons.

Whew!

Free Cereal

You can download a new coupon for $2/1 Post Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts or Shredded Wheat cereal here.

Unfortuately the coupon print limit is one per computer, so hit up your friends and neighbors to print extra coupons for you.  The website says the coupon is for the Natural Advantage line, but the coupon states it can be used on any Post Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts or Shredded Wheat cereal.

Now take your coupon to KMart where selected 11 - 20 oz. Post cereals are on sale for $2 each.

Hello, Free Cereal!

Also, Kashi has a new free sample offer available.

Choose one of the following:

GOLEAN Crisp!  Toasted Berry Crumble Cereal

TLC Dark Chocolate Coconut Fruit & Grain Bar

GOLEAN! Crunch Honey Almond Flax Cereal

If inventory of samples should deplete before fulfillment, a coupon may be seen in it's place.  Offer valid through February 14, 2010.

You can also get a great deal on Kashi cereal at Target this week:

Kashi GoLean Crunch Cereal $2.75

Use the $3/2 peelie coupons found on the cereal boxes

Use 2 $0.75/1 Target coupons

Final cost $0.50 per box!

"HOT" Pampers Deal at Target

Buy 3 Pampers at Target this week and receive a $5 Target Gift Card.  Both Huggies and Pampers are on sale for $8.99 this week.

Deal Scenarios:

Buy 3 Pampers Jumbo Packs $8.99 each

Total=$26.97
Use 3 $2/1 manufacturer coupons from the 12/27PG
Use 3 $2/1 Target coupons from the 12/6RP  (remember you can stack Target coupons w/ manf. coupons)
Pay $14.97
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost just $3.32 per package


Buy 3 packages of Huggies Jumbo Packs$8.99 each

Total=$26.97
Use 3 $2/1 coupons HERE
Pay $20.97
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost just $5.32 per pack

Just a reminder about the Walgreen's Huggies Deal -- get Huggies for as low as $4.32 each

UPDATE: The $2.00 off Target Coupons state “Cruisers Premium Absorbency” or “Swaddlers Sensitive”. Swaddlers Sensitive Jumbo packs are CONFIRMED part of the $8.99 jumbo pack promo. I’m not sure yet about the cruisers ‘premium absorbency’, but it looks like the ‘premium absorbency’ are only sold in the larger sized packs, which are not participating in the gift card promo.

**Don’t Have these Coupons? You can buy both the $2.00 off manufacturer and the $2.00 off store coupons on eBay for $0.15 each here. I just ordered ten of each for $3.00! Be Careful the Target coupons specify Swaddlers (sizes newborn-2) or Cruisers (sizes 2-5). Don’t accidentally buy the wrong ones! And if you do not yet have any of these coupons, you’ll want to buy in quantities of three.

I also want to point out that the Target coupons do NOT limit one per transaction (as many Target coupons do). The fine print only reads, limit 1 item or offer per coupon.

Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady

Start a Printable Coupon Tracker

Do you want more coupons?  Have you ever seen a "hot" price on an item and them rememered you saw a coupon for that product a few weeks ago, but now the coupon is gone?  Print your coupons when you SEE them but wait until you plan a shopping trip to USE them.  Start a coupon file with printable coupons for the products you know you and your family will use when they come on sale.

The Grocery Smarts lists will now include not only coupons available of the Groups A, B & C lists but will also list coupons when they find them from manufacturers.  The link is already available on my sidebar for single coupons.  The products are listed alphabetically and when you click on the link it will automatically open a browser to the site so you don't have to close the coupon window.

Each coupon is identified by the date it was included on the list.  The date the coupon "disappeared" is also listed.  Once a coupon print limit is reached, the coupon is no longer available for print, or "disappears".

**UPDATE:  After a call from a new couponer, I wanted let you know that if you print only one coupon at a time (or one coupon to a page) you may get a color product advertisement printed on the remainder of the page.  You need to consider your ink and paper as expenses that offset your savings.  So. . . you may want to print at least 2 coupons at a time.  The coupon printers will print a maximum of three coupons per page.  This will eliminate the possible color advertisement.  You may want to set your printer to print in black and white only for these coupon prints also, and save your color ink.

I blogged about this earlier in the month, but the new Grocery Smarts lists include information about starting one of these files.  I file my printable coupons alphabetically by product name and keep a small notecard in the front of the file with the expiration dates of the coupons.  You can read more about my file by clicking on that link.  This may be considered to be an OCD tendency, but it works for me.  You can find a system that works for you and begin saving even more money today.

Target Cottonelle Coupons, New $1/2 Kraft Cheese Coupon

Target has these "old style" printable coupons -- meaning they are PDF coupons and you can print more than two.  The $1/1 Cottonelle 12 Pk Aloe and E toilet paper and $1/1  Cottonelle Soothing Clean Flushable wipes.  These Target coupons can be stacked with manufacturers coupons found in the 1/17/10 Smart Source.

Also, take the time to download this new Kraft Cheese coupon from the Group A coupons on the Grocery Smarts website.  Kraft coupons go quickly and when the print limit is reached -- that'll be the end of this one.

National Oatmeal Month

It's National Oatmeal Month!  Walgreens had some great deals on oatmeal and there will probably be more to be found in the near future.  Besides, there's a great coupon to be downloaded if you're looking for oats:

$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Oats (bricks.com)

Here's a few delicious recipes (Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady)

Blueberry Oatmeal Bread

by Betty Crocker

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup fresh or Cascadian Farm® organic frozen blueberries (thawed and drained)

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom only of 8- or 9-inch loaf pan.

2. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, milk, oil and eggs with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except blueberries; beat 30 seconds. Fold in blueberries. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with additional oats if desired.

3. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days.
 
Oatmeal Pizza Dough
by OatmealMix.Wordpress.com

Pizza dough – makes 3 thick pieces

1 1/4 cups flour

1/4 cup quick oats

enough water to make a dough–1/2 cup – 2/3 cup?

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp EVOO

3/4 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp yeast

Mix and let sit 2 hours.

Knead dough on floured surface after 2 hours and shape into balls. Place onto baking pans or whatever you want [I used aluminum foil] Roll them out however thick you want. Cover and let sit for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350F.  Bake for 7 minutes.

Oatmeal Scotchies

adapted from Nestle's Toll House Recipe

1 1/4 c flour

1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
3/4 c packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c quick or old-fashioned oats
5 1/2 oz (1/2 of an 11 oz pkg; just shy 2 cups)  chocolate chips
5 1/2 oz (1/2 of an 11 oz pkg; just shy 2 cups) butterscotch chips

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.

2. Beat together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer. Gradually add dry ingredients and beat until well mixed.

3. Stir in oats and both kinds of chips.

4. Drop 1 tablespoon scoops onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Let's Talk Rebates

Rebates are incentives manufacturers use so you will buy their products.  Rebates work for the manufacturers because they are a very straight-forward way for them to promote their products.  However, we need to consider several factors to make rebates work for us.  To receive a rebate, we're required to make a purchase or purchases determined by the manufacturer.  We then, usually, mail in a rebate form with UPC's and cash register receipts.  Then we wait for the check.  Usually 4-6 weeks.

Let's be smart about rebates.

#1.  Don't buy items you will never use simply to receive a rebate.

You may be required to purchase a number of different manufacturer's items to qualify for the rebate.  Make sure you will use ALL the items you purchase.  What good is a $5 rebate when you spent $7 on items that'll be sitting on your shelf and never be used?

#2.  Be very careful in filling out the rebate form.
(If you need to download the form -- do that as soon as you become aware of the rebate offer.) 

Some manufacturers will deny the rebate if the form isn't filled out correctly.  It's also a good idea to make a copy of the form and any receipts.  Along with the copies, I also make a note on the form with the date I mailed the rebate.  I keep these forms in a file until the rebate is received.

#3.  Buy the rebate items when they're on sale.

Just because you're getting money in the mail, don't throw all your couponing sense out the window.  You want to pay the very least possible for the rebate items.  Check the Grocery Smarts website for coupons.  Watch the Grocery Smarts lists for sales on the required items.  If you're thrifty, you may get the required purchases for free after the rebate.  There's a good chance you'll MAKE MONEY on the deal after rebate.

Our ultimate goal is to save money!  The lure of a rebate may sway you from your couponing resolve.  Don't be swayed!  Take all your coupon knowledge and apply it to the rebate process and you can't help but save money.

New ConAgra Coupon Booklet

Go here to request a ConAgra coupon booklet with $17 in coupons.

Sorry, this deal is dead.  These booklets sure went fast!

This should come in handy with the next ConAgra Promo at Albertsons that should be coming up in the next few weeks.  Hopefully it will be delivered in time!

Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady.

Free $10 Coupon Booklet

Sign up here and you will receive a free $10 coupon booklet from Betty Crocker.  You can also choose to sign up for several informative newsletters:  Betty Crocker newsletter, Dinner Made Easy newsletter and Bisquick newsletter.

Supplies are limited, so if you're interested sign up right away.

Scott Products Rebate

Scott's is offering coupon rewards via e-mail when you purchase products from 2 or more of their categories between 1/17/10 and 2/2/10.  The categories are:  bath tissue, flushable wipes, paper towels, napkins and scrub cloths.

Buy 2 different product categories, Get $2 rewards via e-mail

Buy 3 different product categories, Get $3 rewards via e-mail

Buy 4 different product categories, Get $4 rewards via e-mail

You can download the rebate form here.

Preview: Huggies Diapers $4.32 Each at Walgreens

WATCH FOR THIS DEAL BEGINNING 1/24 THROUGH 1/31

Buy 3 Huggies Diapers Jumbo Packs, $8.99 each

Use $1/1 from the Wags Children's Activity Book* (will deduct $3)

Use three $2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers -coupon.com (you'll need a second computer to print three coupons)

You will pay $17.97

You will receive a $5 register reward for purchasing $25

Your final price will be $12.97 -- that's $4.32 each

*The Children's Activity Book is $1.  Look for it near the children's books/toys, or possibly the camera department.

I suggest you print coupons as soon as possible.  Remember, once the printable coupon limit is reached, the coupons will be gone!

Free Family Circle Magazine

Sign up to get three free issues of Family Circle magazine.  You'll get the May, June and July 2010 issues.  You don't have to give any credit card information.  You will not receive a bill in the mail just three free issues of the magazine!  Yippee!

Printable Coupons

When I was on the Grocery Smarts homepage recently, I noticed this link to CoolSavings.com where you can score more printable coupons.  When you get to the site, click on the 'printable coupons' tab.  You may want to save this to your favorites so you can check back regularly.

I'm also adding this link on my sidebar for the Singles coupons from the Grocery Smarts website for coupons that come directly from the manufacturers.  When you access the coupon list (which looks very similar to the alphabetical coupon list on the Grocery Smarts homepage), continue to scroll down the page for a listing of manufacturers.  The manufacturer links will show whether coupons are available at the site or where you may be able to find them.

Target Coupon Policy

When using coupons at your local retailer, it's important to be familiar with the store's coupon policy.  For instance, Von's will only accept three "like" coupons in one transaction.  In other words, you are limited to three identical Red Plum coupons for the same item in one transaction.  Knowing this in advance, you can group your items together to insure you save the most when buying more than three of a particular item in one shopping trip.  Be an informed consumer.

Target's coupon policy is available here.  As I've posted in the past, you are following Target policy when you "stack" a Target store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon for the same item.  However, some have mentioned cashiers being reluctant to accept two coupons for one item.  Never fear!  I suggest you copy the store's coupon policy and keep it with you when shopping.  It's fairly brief and very straightforward.  Being prepared can save time and frustration.

Now, to practice this procedure . . .

Nivea Body Wash (16.9 oz.) is on at Target for $2.99

Use $2/1 coupon from the 1/3/10 RedPlum

Stack with $1/1 Target coupon printable here

Yours FREE after coupons!