El Pollo Loco - Free Chicken Leg or Thigh - 9/15 Only

You can print a coupon for a FREE flame-grilled chicken leg or thigh with warm tortillas and fresh salsa from El Pollo Loco.  This is a one-day coupon, valid tomorrow - September 15th - only!

Sounds good, huh?  Hungry?

OfficeMax - Free Companion Airline Ticket & MaxPerks Rewards

OfficeMax.com has some really good deals with Max Perks Rewards.  When you purchase a product with the Bonus Rewards symbol, you’ll receive the indicated rewards in your MaxPerks® account. Simply use your MaxPerks ID during the checkout process.  Check out the deals HERE.

It's like getting school and office supplies for FREE or nearly free!

If you don't have a MaxPerks account, you can sign up HERE or stop in to your local store.  (And, btw, it's completely okay to sign up as a business even if you're a stay at home mom!  You'll have the added advantage of extra max perks rewards when you reach purchase minimums)

Now the deal gets even better!  OfficeMax is offering a FREE companion airfare with the purchase of $150 or more on officemax.com!  AND you'll get FREE shipping with orders over $50!

Valid thru September 18, 2010.

What you need to do:

• Shop online today and spend $150 or more to qualify.
• Enter coupon code FLYFREE in the shopping cart. Code is case sensitive and must be entered in ALL CAPS.
• Within 30 days, you will receive an email from OfficeMax® with your Registration PIN number and directions to the registration website.
• Book a flight for yourself and a companion on one of 19 participating airlines to and from 110 cities.

For more promotion details, click HERE.

And to make the deal even better . . . go through ShopAtHome.  You'll get 4% cash back from your OfficeMax purchases.  Just login or register then type OfficeMax in the search box.

OR go through Ebates.  You'll get a $5 sign up bonus if you're a new member and 3% cash back from your OfficeMax purchase.  Just login or register then type OfficeMax in the search box.

Possible deal:
Buy 5 Liquid Paper Recycled Dryline Grip Correction Film 2 pk, $6.29 each
Buy 5 Sharpie Twin Tip Fine Point & Ultra Fine Point Black Permanent Markers 4 pk, $8.29 each
Buy 5 Sharpie Twin Tip Fine Point & Ultra Fine Point Assorted Permanent Markers 4 pk, $8.29 each
Buy 1 Hammermill Copy Plus Paper 10 ream case, $39.99

Pay $154.34 plus FREE shipping (be sure to enter code FLYFREE at checkout)

Receive $144.35 worth of MaxPerks rewards

Final Cost $9.99 for over $150 worth of products AND a FREE companion airline ticket

(Plus $6.17 in your Ebates account, or $4.63 in your ShopAtHome account!)

Right At Home Weekly September Giveaways

Weekly Offers from Ziploc All September!

Go HERE to register for this week's offer:

Ziploc® Fall Meals Gift Pack!

The first 10,000 to respond will receive one Ziploc® Brand Vacuum Freezer Starter Kit, one 15-count box of gallon size Ziploc® Brand Freezer Bags with the Smart Zip™ Seal, and one set of large rectangle Ziploc® Brand Containers.

Once you've registered, check back weekly to register for a chance to receive one of these weekly gift packs.  Each week Right At Home is featuring a different gift pack filled with your favorite SC Johnson products! 

Jamba Juice BOGO Coupon

You'll want to print this coupon and keep it in your purse for a cheap end-of-summer treat!

Get this BOGO Free Smoothie coupon HERE.

Walgreens Deals 9/12 Thru 9/18

Remember to check your Grocery Smarts list HERE for weekly sale information and coupon match-ups to your newspaper inserts! This list contains printable coupons not listed on the Grocery Smarts website.

Impruv Lotion 6.8 oz, $4.99; Get $4 Register Reward
$2/1 Impruv Lotion, printable
Final Price:  FREE + $1.01 overage after coupon and RR

Colgate Dental Care: Total Advanced or Enamel Strength toothpaste 4oz, or
MaxWhite or MaxFresh Toothbrush, $2.99; Get $2 RR
$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste (9/18/10) SS 8/29
$0.40/1 Colgate Manual Toothbrush (9/18/10) SS 8/29
$1/1 Colgate Toothpaste (10/2/10) SS 9/12
$1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, Fall issue of Diabetes & You Magazine
$0.75/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, printable
Final Price:  As low as FREE Toothpaste after coupon and RR

Aussie or Herbal Essences Hair Care, $2.99; Get $1 RR
$1/1 Aussie or Herbal Essence Product (10/31/10) SS 9/12
Final Price:  $0.99 after coupon and RR

Dulcolax, $6.99
$3/1 Dulcolax (10/31/10) SS 8/8
And use $2/1 Walgreens September coupon book
Final Price:  $1.99 after both coupons

                                         

Infusium 23 hair Care 8-16oz, $5.99; Get $2 RR

$2/1 Infusium (10/31/10) All You Magazine Sept issue
$1/1 Infusium (10/31/10) SS 9/12

Final Price:  As low as $1.99 after coupon and RR

Vicks Dayquil or Nyquil 20ct/Liquid 10oz (Excludes Nyquil Vanilla Cherry Swirl 10oz) 2/$10: Get $5 RR wyb 2- $1.50/1 Vicks Dayquil, (9/30/10) PG 8/29

$1.50/1 Vicks Nyquil, (9/30/10) PG 8/29
Pay $7; Get $5 in RR wyb 2
Final Price:  $1 each after coupons and RR

Neo Synephrine Nasal Spray, 2/$10
Alka Seltzer 10-20 Ct., 2/$10
Campho Phenique Gel, 2/$10
Buy any 2 Items Listed Above, Get a $5 Register Reward

$1/1 Neo-Synephrine Product, printable (Group A)

$1/1 Alka-Seltzer Antacid Or Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Product, printable

$1/1 Campho-Phenique Product, printable (Group A)

Final Price:  $1.50 ea. after coupons and RR wyb 2

CVS Deals 9/12 Thru 9/18

Remember to check your Grocery Smarts list HERE for weekly sale information and coupon match-ups to your newspaper inserts! This list contains printable coupons not listed on the Grocery Smarts website.

Brach’s Candy, $.99 (3 Day Sale: Sunday-Tuesday Only)

Get $.99 ECB

Final Price:  FREE

Hershey’s, Mars or Nestle 8pk bars, $.77

(3 Day Sale: Sunday-Tuesday Only)

Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, $1

$1/1 Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, printable

$0.60/1 Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Cookies, any (10/24/10) SS 8/1

Final Price:  FREE

Nivea for Men Active 3 Body Wash, $4.99; Get $4.99 ECB
$1/1 Nivea for Men (10/31/10) RP 8/29
Final Price: FREE + $1 moneymaker

Lysol or Air Wick, 4/$10; Get $5 ECB

$.50/1 Lysol Toilet Cleaner, printable

$1/2 Lysol Disinfecting wipes, printable

Buy One Get One Free Aqua Mist (9/19/10) SS 8/8

More Air Wick coupons here

Deal Idea:

Buy 4 Aqua Mist = $10.00

Use (2) BOGO (deducts $5)

Get $5 ECB

Final Price:  FREE

Nivea or Eucerin Body Care Products

Get $5 ECBs wyb $15 (Limit 1)

–Nivea Lip Care, $2.99
$2/2 Nivea Lip Care, printable
$1/1 Nivea Lip Care (10/31/10) All You Magazine Sept '10

–Nivea Body Moisturizer, psa $6.99
$1/1 Nivea Body Lotion (10/31/10) RP 8/29
$3/1 Nivea Happy Sensation Body Lotion (9/30/10) RP 7/25

–Nivea Body Wash, psa $4.99
$1/1 Nivea For Men Body Wash (9/25/10) RP 7/25
$1/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women (10/31/10) RP 8/29
$1/1 Nivea for Men Body Wash (10/31/10) RP 8/29
$1/1 Nivea Body Wash or Shower Gel (10/31/10) All You Magazine Sept '10

–Nivea Serum, $15.99

–Nivea Men’s Facial Care, psa $3.79
$4/2 Nivea for Men Product, printable
$1/1 Nivea For Men Face Care Product, printable

–Eucerin
$1/1 Eucerin Body Product, printable
$5/2 Eucerin Redness Relief Moisturizer, printable
$2/1 Eucerin Redness Relief Moisturizer, printable

Deal Idea:

Buy (2) Nivea Happy Sensations Body Lotion (13.5 oz.), $7.99

Use (2) $3/1 Nivea Happy Sensation Body Lotion (9/30/10) RP 7/25

Final Price:  $2.49 ea. after coupon and ECBs

Tylenol Precise Cream or Heat Patches, $5.99; Get $2 ECB

Use $2/1 Tylenol Precise Product, printable (Group A - this is CVS store coupon)
And use $2/1 Tylenol Precise Product, printable
Final Price:  FREE

$5/5 Kraft Coupon Reset!

The $5/5 Kraft Cheese Products coupon has reset for many.  I was able to print 2 more this morning!  Check to see if it has reset for you.

Kraft First Taste - Nabisco Coupons?

You may want to stop by your Kraft First Taste account to see if you're one of the lucky ones to receive a coupon for FREE Triscuit Thin Crisps and Wheat Thins Stix! 

Check your First Taste account, and click on 'My Offers'.  If you don't find a coupon now - it's possible one may show up later, so keep checking!

K-Mart Toy Clearance - 30% Off

It's that time of year when stores begin clearing their shelves to make room for their Christmas stock.  So that makes it the perfect time to shop for bargains!  K Mart is advertising an additional 30% off their toy clearance items.  Looks like it's time to swing by the toy section and grab some deals.

Groupon - $45 for 16" x 20" Gallery-Wrapped Canvas

Groupon Deal of the Day - Washington, D.C.:

$45 for One 16"x20" Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Including Shipping and Handling from Canvas on Demand ($126.95 Value)

A wrapped canvas is a professional photorealistic reproduction printed on textured artist canvas and gallery wrapped around a sturdy 1.5" edge. Upload your desired image and pass it off to Canvas on Demand's image-touch-up experts. They'll make complimentary fixes, such as improving sharpness, balancing color, fine-tuning contrast, and removing suspiciously red eyes, before reproducing your image on a 16"x20" canvas. Customers can also opt to mail in traditional prints; Canvas on Demand's image magicians will make a high-resolution scan and return originals by mail.

(Need a great photographer in the Las Vegas area?  Let me recommend my daughter . . . you can check her out at her website:  http://www.heatherabbottphotography.com/)

The Fine Print:  Expires Nov 15, 2010.  Limit 1 per order. Not valid with other offers. Tax, shipping and handling included. May redeem starting 9/12.

Here's how to score the Groupon deal:

• Log in or sign up to your Groupon account
• If the deal doesn't show up for your particular city, under 'Visit More Cities' click on Washington, D.C.
• Click on 'Buy' to complete your order
• You will find online vouchers in your account under 'My Stuff'
• Print your voucher and you're good to go

Coinstar - Free $10 iTune Certificate with $40 iTunes Purchase

Through September 30, 2010, when you cash in $40 or more on an iTunes certificate at a Coinstar machine, you'll get a bonus $10 iTunes card through the mail!  You can find participating locations HERE.  (When you've finished your Coinstar transaction you'll get a promotion code at the bottom of your voucher that you'll need to enter online to claim your $10 iTunes card.  Your iTunes card will then be mailed to you in 2-3 weeks)

Smiths - Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Jiffy Corn Mix is part of the Smith's case lot sale this week:

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, 8.5 oz.

24 ct case - $10.32/$0.43 each

You can get the mix at a great price AND use Jiffy's recipes to make the most of your purchase!  When you go HERE you'll find Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix recipes for Blueberry Corn Muffins, Broccoli Cornbread, Cherry Apricot Cobbler, Chili Corn, Corn Bread Salad, Corn Cake, Corn Pancakes or Waffles and more!

Smith's Case Lot Sale - It's Here!

It's here!  The Smith's Case Lot Sale!  Yippee!  Cases will be sold September 8- 25th (while supplies last).  Items will only be sold in cases and you can't use your coupons :(  So now may be the time to think about restocking your shelves.  If you need, team up with friends or family to split the cost.

Here's a few of the 4 and 5 star 'stock up' items I see:

(Limit 2 cases)

Langer's Apple Juice, 64 oz.

8 ct case - $7.92/$0.99 each

Kroger Mandarin Oranges, 11 oz.

24 ct case - $7.92/$0.33 each

Hunt's Pasta Sauce, 26-26.5 oz.

12 ct case - $8.99/$0.75 each

Kroger Tomato Paste, 6 oz.

24 ct case - $7.92/$0.33 each

Kroger Tomato Sauce, 8 oz.

24 ct case - $4.80/$0.20 each

Kroger Tomatoes, Stewed, Whole or Diced, 14.5 oz.

24 ct case - $11.99/$0.50 each

Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter, 16.3 oz.

6 ct case - $7.89/$1.32 each

Smuckers Strawberry Jam, 32 oz.

12 ct case - $21.99/$1.84 each

Kroger All Purpose Flour, 5 lb.

8 ct case - $9.99/$1.25 each

Libby's Vegetables, Corn, Beans, or Peas, 14.5 oz.

12 ct case - $5.28/$0.44 each

Maruchan Ramen Noodles, 3 oz.

24 ct case - $3.59/$0.14 each

Old Navy Birthday Bash - Today Only 9am - 7pm

Celebrate Old Navy's birthday by saving 25% on your online order with coupon code ONBDAY!  This sale is only valid for 10 hours from 9am - 7pm PST today only and the discount excludes Everyday Steals and Leather Outerwear.  Old Navy offers $7 flat shipping, but you can get free shipping on orders of $50 or more with the coupon code ONSHIP50 at checkout.  The free shipping code can be combined with the birthday code as long as your total after the 25% discount is over $50.  So if you buy $67 worth of items before the coupon discount -- you can use the free shipping code!

Plus shop through ShopAtHome and receive 4% cash back or Ebates and receive a 2% rebate!

September is National Coupon Month

97% of consumers want to know the cost of an item before buying.

91% of consumers would walk away from the 'perfect sweater' if it wasn't on sale.

92% of shoppers have changed their grocery shopping  behavior in the last two years.

Here are a few more interesting facts from the Promotion Managing Association (PMA):

• 65% of shoppers use cents-off coupons received in the mail or from newspapers/magazines.
• 73% (3 out of 4) of shoppers stock up on an item when they find a bargain.
• 77% of consumers use CPG coupons (manufacturer coupons printed and distributed by consumer packaged goods companies) on a regular basis.
• Consumers redeemed nearly 3.2 billion coupons — a 23% increase (second largest increase in coupon redemption ever recorded) in 2009.
• Consumers saved nearly $3.5 billion with coupons in 2009, an increase of $800 million or nearly 30% more than the prior year.

These statistics are all about me, me, me!  And hopefully you, you, you!  Couponing is NOT out-of-the-norm!  According to these stats, a larger percentage ARE using coupons as opposed to those who ARE NOT using them.  If you aren't using coupons -- what do you have against saving money?

If you are nervous about using coupons,

If you can't figure out where everyone else gets their coupons,

If you think couponing is too time consuming,

If you think you can't save enough money to justify the time spent couponing . . .

PLEASE, PLEASE call me!  It is easier than you may think to SAVE MONEY REGULARLY on food, cleaning products, health and beauty products and more!  Celebrate National Coupon Month by beginning or improving your couponing experience.  Give me one hour and I'll show you how Grocery Smarts can help.

Albertsons Deals 9/8 Thru 9/14

General Mills Promo

Buy 10 Participating Products, Save $5 Instantly & Get 50 Bonus Box Tops For Education

You could 'double dip' on some participating items in this promo by getting the $5 instant savings AND a catalina print (see listing below).  Also remember to separate your transactions if you want to buy mulitples of the 10 participating items to receive the $5 instant savings and extra boxtops.

Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper, $1.49

$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Skillet Meals or Complete Meals Dinner Kits, (10/2/10) PG 8/8

$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Tuna Helper OR Chicken Helper, printable (Group A)

$1/3 Hamburger Helper Tuna Helper OR Chicken Helper, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/3 Hamburger Helper Tuna Helper OR Chicken Helper, printable (boxtops4education.com)

$1/3 Hamburger Helper Tuna Helper OR Chicken Helper, printable (pillsbury.com)

Final Price: As low as $0.66

IF the Skillet variety is included, you can get this Catalina:

Buy Betty Crocker Skillet Helpers between 9/6-10/3

Buy 3, Receive $1.50 Catalina ($0.50 savings per item)

Buy 4, Receive $2.50 Catalina ($0.62 savings per item)

Buy 5 or more, Receive $3.50 Catalina ($0.70 savings per item)

Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix, $1.49

Betty Crocker Ready to Serve Frosting, $1.49

$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker Ready to Spread Frosting (10/2/10) GM 8/8

$1/2 – Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Ready to Spread Frosting, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/2 – Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Ready to Spread Frosting, printable (boxtops4edcuation.com)

Final Price: $0.49 each wyb cake mix AND frosting

Green Giant Box Vegetables with Sauce 7-10 oz, $1.49

Buy 9, Receive a $3.00 Catalina

$1/3 – Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/3 – Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, printable (pillsbury.com)

$1/3 – Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, printable (eatbetteramerica.com)

$0.60/3 – Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, printable (Group A)

$0.60/3 – Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, printable (Group B)

Final Price: $0.32 each wyb 9 after coupons & catalina

Buy Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables between 9/6/10 – 10/3/10

Buy 4, Receive $1.00 Catalina ($0.25 savings per item)

Buy 6, Receive $2.00 Catalina ($0.33 savings per item)

Buy 8 or more, Receive $3.00 Catalina ($0.38 savings per item)

General Mills Cereal, $1.99 (Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms)

$1/3 General Mills cereals (9/18/10) GM 8/8

$1/2 General Mills Cereals, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/2 General Mills Cereals, printable (boxtops4education.com)

$1/2 General Mills Cereals, printable (pillsbury.com)

Final Price: As low as $1.00 each

Totino’s Pizza Rolls, 7.5 oz, $1.49

$1/2 Totino’s Rolls Snack any flavor/variety, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/2 Totino’s Rolls Snack any flavor/variety, printable (boxtops4education.com)

$1/2 Totino’s Rolls Snack any flavor/variety, printable (pillsbury.com)

$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks any flavor/variety, printable (Group A)

$0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks any flavor/variety, printable (Group B)

Final Price:  As low as $0.49 each wyb 2

Progresso Traditional Soup, $1.49

$0.50/2 Progresso Soups, any (10/30/10) GM 8/8

$1/4 Progresso Soups, any flavor, printable (Group A)

$1/4 Progresso Soups, any flavor, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/4 Progresso Soups, any flavor, printable (boxtops4education.com)

$1/4 Progresso Soups, any flavor, printable (pillsbury.com)

$1/4 Progresso Soups , any flavor, printable (eatbetteramerica.com)

Final Price: $0.74

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, $1.99

$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, printable (Group A)

$0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, printable (Group B)

$1/3 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/3 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, printable (boxtops4education.com)

$1/3 Betty Crocker Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, printable (pillsbury.com)

Final price:  As low as$1.17 each wyb 3

Yoplait Go-Gurt, Yoplait Trix Yogurt, Yoplait Splitz, $1.99

$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt or Trix Multipack Yogurt, any flavor from GM 8/8, 7/25

$1/2 Yoplait Yogurt, Go- Gurt, Trix Mulitpacks Yoplait Splitz, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/2 Yoplait Yogurt, Go- Gurt, Trix Mulitpacks, Yoplait Splitz, printable (boxtops4education.com)

$1/2 Yoplait Yogurt, Go- Gurt, Trix Mulitpacks, Yoplait Splitz, printable (Pillsbury.com)

$1/2 Yoplait Yogurt, Go – Gurt, Trix Mulitpacks, Yoplait Splizt, printable (eatbetteramerica.com)

$0.75/2 Yoplait Yogurt, Go-Gurt, Trix Multipack, Yoplait Splitz, printable (Group A)

Final Price:  As low as $0.99 wyb 2

Pillsbury Cookie Dough, $2.49

Buy 6, Receive a $3 Catalina

$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough (10/30/10) GM 8/8

Final Price:  $0.99 each wyb 6 after coupons and catalina

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, $2.49

Buy 6, Receive a $3 Catalina

$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, printable (Group A)

$0.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, printable (Group B)

$1.00/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls (pillsbury.com)

Final price: $0.99 each wyb 6 after coupons and catalina

Pillsbury Breadsticks, Loaves or Pizza Crust $1.99

Buy 6, Receive a $3 Catalina

$0.40/2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, any from GM 8/8

$0.40/2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, printable (Group A)

$1/2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, printable (pillsbury.com)

Final Price:  $0.49 each  wyb 6 after coupons and catalina

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, $1.49

Buy 6, Receive a $3 Catalina

$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, printable (Group A)

$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, printable (Group B)

$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, printable (boxtops4education.com)

Final Price:  FREE after coupons and catalina

Buy Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods between 9/10 – 10/3 and save up to $3 ONYO

Crescents, Cookies, Sweet Rolls, Grands! Biscuits, Grands! Cinnamon Rolls, Pie Crusts, Dinner Rolls, Loaves, Breadsticks or Pizza Crust (this is for a combined total of ALL Pillsbury-included items in your order; they can be mixed!)

Buy 4, Receive $1 Catalina ($0.25 savings per item)

Buy 5, Receive $2 Catalina ($0.40 savings per item)

Buy 6 or more, Receive $3 Catalina($0.50 savings per item)

Pillsbury Sweet Moments, $2.49

$1/1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts, any (10/30/10) GM 8/8

$1/1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Dessert, printable (pillsbury.com)

$1/1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Dessert, printable (Group A)

Final Price: $0.99 each

Chex Mix Traditional, Bugles $1.49

$0.50/1 Chex Mix, any (10/2/10) GM 8/8

$1/2 Chex Mix, 4.5 oz or larger or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/2 Chex Mix, 4.5 oz or larger or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, printable (Pillsbury.com)

$0.50/1 Chex Mix, 4.5oz or larger or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, printable (Group B)

$0.50/1 Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, 4.5 oz larger, printable (Group A)

$1/2 Bugles Snacks Caramel or Chocolate Peanut Butter, 6 oz or lrgr, printable (bettycrocker.com)

$1/2 Bugles Snacks Caramel or Chocolate Peanut Butter, 6 oz or lrgr, printable (pillsbury.com)

$0.50/1 Bugles Snacks Caramel or Chocolate Peanut Butter, 6oz or lrgr, printable (Group A)

$0.50/1 Bugles Snacks Caramel or Chocolate Peanut Butter. 6oz or lrgr, printable (Group B)

Final Price: $0.49

Check your Grocery Smarts Albertsons list for details on the Kellogg's/Keebler Promo to save $10 on your next order when you buy 10 participating items!

Grocery Smarts Labor Day Giveaway Winners!

And the winners are:

Amy C., vegasfour@cox.net
and Jessica, snookjess@gmail.com

Congratulations ladies!  And thank you for taking the time to check in to my blog.  You actually had pretty good odds of winning this giveaway as only six people commented.  Kind of depressing for me!  If you are benefitting from my posts and saving money with your couponing, please spread the word! 

It is time consuming to post the savings I'm experiencing personally and sharing information I'm finding through other couponers on the web.  Please don't misunderstand.  I enjoy the process.  It's in my nature to want to help others - and I will keep posting!  But if the opportunity arises in the future to share with others, please do.  I don't know anyone who DOESN'T want to save money.

Keep reading.  More Giveaways will be coming in the future.  Maybe you could let me know what you would like to receive from a coupon blog giveaway?

Walgreens Deals 9/5 Thru 9/11

Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Chewy Granola Bars 10-12 pk., 2/$5

Buy 2, Get a $2 Register Reward

$1/1 – Quaker Instant Oatmeal, printable (facebook.com)

Pay $3, Get $2 RR

Final Price: $0.50 each after coupon and RR

Swedish Fish 14 oz., $1.50***

$2/3 Trident, Dentyne or Stride Gum or Swedish Fish, Sour Patch (10/31/10) SS 8/8

B1G1 Free Swedish Fish, printable - Group B (use 78641 zip code)

Final Price:  $0.75-$0.83 each depending on coupon

***When you buy 6, your Wags may let you use (1) $2/3 coupon and (3) B1G1 coupons for a final price of $0.42 each

 

John Frieda Hair Care 3/$15; Buy 3 Get $5 Register Reward

$2/1 John Frieda Hair Care Product (10/9/10) SS 8/22

$3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening (10/9/10) SS 8/22

Pay $2.00 each, Get a $5 RR

Final price:  $0.33 each after coupon and RR

Garnier Fructis, HerbaShine or Nutrisse Products – buy $20 Get $5 RR

-Garnier HerbaShine Hair Color products, $7.99

Buy 3 = $23.97

Use in-ad coupon (Garnier for $5.99) - will deduct $6

Use (3) $3/1 Garnier HerbaShine, printable

$3/1 Garnier HerbaShine, printable (Group A)

Pay $8.97; Get $5 RR

Final Cost:  $1.32 each wyb 3 after coupons and RR

Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Bathroom Tissue 4 Double Rolls 2/$5

Buy 2, Get a $1 Register Reward

Final Price:  $2 each after Register Reward

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner, $14.99

Windex Outdoor All-in-One, $14.99

Buy 1, Get a $5.00 Register Reward

$7/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit, printable

$3/1 Windex Outdoor All In One Starter Kit, printable

Pay $7.99, Get a $5 RR

Final Price:  $2.99 after coupon and RR

Zegerid OTC (14ct box), $10

$3/1 Zegerid OTC any 14 or 28 ct only (9/30/10) SS 8/15

Pay $7 out of pocket, Get back $10 by mail. Form prints at checkout.

Final Price:  FREE + $3 overage after coupon and MIR

Glade Lasting Impressions or Sense & Spray, $6.99

Use $2/1 coupon from Walgreens September Coupon Booklet (found in stores)

And use $3/1 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder, any (9/25/10) SS 8/22

or $3/1 Glade Sense and Spray starter kit, any (9/25/10) SS 8/22

Final price:  $1.99

CVS Deals 9/5 Thru 9/11

Excedrin, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)

Includes: Migraine 100-250 ct., PM 100 ct., or Menstrual Cramps Express gels 20 ct.

psa $6.99 (Menstrual Cramps Express gel 20 ct.)

$1/1 Excedrin Product, any 20 ct or larger (10/16/10) SS 8/29

$1.50/1 Excedrin Product, any 80 ct or larger (10/16/10) SS 8/29

Final Price:  as low as $0.99 after coupon and ECB

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler – 3/$10

Spend $15, Get $5 (Limit 1)

$1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (9/15/10) RP 8/8

$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product (9/15/10) RP 8/8

Final Price:  as low as $1.33 after coupons & ECB wyb 5

Revlon Eye or Lip Products, Get $5 ECB wyb 2 (Limit 1) 

prices starting at $3.90

$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic Product (9/19/10) SS 8/15

Final Price:  $0.40/each after coupons and ECBs

Labor Day Giveaway!

Two readers can win a $20 Albertsons Gift Card AND three (3) Proctor & Gamble 8/29 Inserts!

Coupons included in the P&G Insert:

Bounce Dryer Sheets~$0.50/1~9/30

Bounty Towels or Napkins~$0.25/1~9/30

Charmin Sensitive ~$0.50/1~9/30

Crest Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger or Liquid Gel~$0.50/1~9/30

Crest Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger or Liquid Gel (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar)~$0.75/1~9/30

Dawn any size~$0.25/1~9/30

Dawn Ultra Plus~$0.50/1~9/30

Duracell CopperTop 4-pack or larger AA or AAA or any size C, D, or 9V, & Ultra Advanced (AA or AAA), or Ultra Photo Lithium (123,223,245,CR2, or CR-V3)~$0.75/1~9/30

Febreze Fabric Refresher~$1.00/1~9/30

Febreze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit~$4.00/1~9/30

Gain Dish Liquid~$1.00/1~9/30

Gillette Body Wash (8.4 oz or 12 oz)~$2.00/1~9/30

Ivory Body Wash, Bar pack or Liquid Hand Soap~$0.25/1~9/30

Joy dish liquid~$0.25/1~9/30

Mr. Clean Liquid Buy One Get One Free (up to $3.49)~B1G1/2~9/30

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Spray or Bath Cleaner~$1.00/1~9/30

Old Spice Body Wash (excluding trial size), Buy One Get One Body Wash Free (of equal or lesser value)~B1G1/2~9/30

Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths product (excluding trial size)~$2.00/1~9/30

Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl, 18 ct or higher~$2.00/1~9/30

Tide detergent~$1.00/1~9/30

Tide Stain Release (26-50oz Powder, 15-34ct Duo Pac, 36-68oz Liquid)~$3.00/1~9/30

Zest Body Wash, Zest Bar, Safeguard Bar or Safeguard Liquid Hand Soap~$0.35/1~9/30

+ more...

TO ENTER:  just leave a comment (including your email address so I can notify winners) on this post by 5pm Tuesday (9/7) telling me why you are a couponer!  I'll post the winners on Tuesday (9/7) by 8pm.  Good luck to all.  Read on . . .

Coupons - Where To Get Them

Couponing has become America's favorite pasttime, but every serious couponer knows the greatest challenge is getting your hands on coupons for the products you use regularly!  I thought I might take a few minutes and discuss where you can get those coupons:

• Newspaper Inserts.  The easiest way to acquire coupons is to subscribe or purchase the Sunday newspaper.  In our area, the Sunday paper costs $3.50 (more reasonable subscription prices-$0.75/issue -are available through Grocery Smarts) and contains the Smart Source insert.  I consider the Smart Source coupons the best insert coupons - there are more of them and the values are higher than other inserts.  Because the Smart Source is delivered in the newspaper, you decide on the number of inserts you receive by the number of newspapers you purchase either on the stand or by subscription. 
• Mailed Coupons.  In some areas (mine included) the Red Plum is mailed weekly and usually delivered on Tuesday or Wednesday.  The Red Plum insert usually has fewer coupons than the Smart Source and the coupon values are usually a lesser value.  The Proctor & Gamble insert is also mailed monthly.  You have no control over the number of Red Plum or P&G inserts you receive (or if you receive them at all!) because they come one to an address.  However, it may be possible to persuade neighbors to share if they aren't couponing.
• Printable Coupons.  Links to several coupon sites can be found on the Grocery Smarts website (coupons.com, Smart Source printable coupons, and Red Plum printable coupons).  These coupons can be used to supplement the inserts your receiving in newspapers and through the mail.  When using printable coupons, you'll also need to consider the costs associated with them - paper, ink and time spent downloading and printing.
• eCoupons.  Digital coupons that can be loaded on customer loyalty cards are available at several sites:  (Smith's) Softcoin, Cellfire, Shortcuts, P&G eSaver, Target Coupons to name a few.  Smith's and Vons are the only participating stores in the Las Vegas area.  The advantage to using eCoupons is that the coupons will redeem automatically at the checkstand when you purchase products with corresponding 'loaded' coupons without having to produce a paper coupon; the disadvantage is that you are limited to one coupon. 
• Purchased Coupons (Coupon Services).  You can buy whole coupon inserts or individually clipped coupons from coupon services.  If you want many of the coupons included in an insert you would want to buy the entire insert.  I use Coupons by Dede for my extra insert purchases- there is a $3 minimum purchase.  If you want one or two coupons from an insert, you may want to order clipped coupons.  I use My Coupon Hunter for my extra cut coupons.
• Magazine Coupons.  Some magazines are devoted to bargain shopping and coupons - All You Magazine for example.  This magazine is worth the subscription price for the coupons alone ($70+ - $90+ each month).  Many others, such as Good Housekeeping or Women's Day are also sources for occasional coupons.
• Facebook Coupons.  Many manufacturers will offer coupons on their Facebook pages.  By simply 'liking' them, you'll be able to print coupons directly from the page.  When I become aware of these offers, I'll post them on my blog.
• Request Coupons.  Manufacturers want to hear from you.  They want to know what you think of their products.  If there's a product you use regularly and you want or need coupons, let them know.  Sincerely tell them what you think of the product and ask where you might get coupons.  If you would like to try a product, tell them why and ask where you might get coupons.  What do you have to lose?  An email costs nothing and you might get lucky!

Hopefully this will give you ideas for getting those coupons you need when you need them.  Don't be overwhelmed!  The more you coupon the more adept you'll become at the process!  Happy shopping!

No Sunday Inserts 9/5

So sad!  No coupon inserts this Sunday . . . Labor Day.  Enjoy the weekend!

P&G Coupon Booklet - New Links

Here are two more links to the P&G Organize In Style coupon booklet with over $35 in coupons!

Home Made Simple coupon booklet - Link #1

Home Made Simple coupon booklet - Link #2

Smith's - Case Lot Sale September 8th - 21st

Just a heads up on the Smith's Case Lot Sale starting September 8th and running thru the 21st.  Get ready for some significant savings and a fantastic opportunity to replenish your stockpile.  Because Smith's holds their case lot sale twice each year it's easy to plan for.  You can put aside a little extra money each month or make a plan to split cases with family member or friends.  Some items don't need to be purchased in cases - you may be able to get the 'case price' on individual items!  Keep your eye on the ads.

CVS - Free Schick Razors & Cheap to Possibly Free Sunscreen

$5/1 – Schick Xtreme3 AND Banana Boat Product, printable (Group A)

Now is the time to score a great deal on the Schick Xtreme3 Razor AND Banana Boat Sunscreen which will most likely be reduced or on clearance now that it's the end of summer!  Work this deal:

Buy 2 Schick Xtreme 3 Razors Sensitive, $5.99

Also Buy 2 Banana Boat Products, Price Unknown - but look for clearance markdowns

Buy 1, Get 1 Free automatic promo on Schick this week!

Use 2 coupons: $5/1 Schick Xtreme3 AND Banana Boat Product

Final Price: $4.01 Money Maker on Schick- which you'll apply to the Sunscreen

$5/5 Kraft Coupon

Kraft will donate 5 meals to Feeding America (up to 1 million meals) when you use this coupon for

$5/5 participating Kraft cheese or dairy products!

You can choose from the following cheese items (6 oz. or larger only unless otherwise specified):

KRAFT Singles

KRAFT Parmesian Cheese

KRAFT Natural Cheese (Chunks, Shredded, Crumbles (oz.+), Sticks & Cubes

KRAFT STRING-UMS Cheese

KRAFT Cracker Cuts Cheese

KRAFT DELI DELUXE Cheese Slices

PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

VELVEETA Cheese Product

CRACKER BARREL Cheese (5 oz.+)

CHEEZ WHIZ Process Cheese

BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream (16 oz.+)

BREAKSTONES's Cottage Cheese (16 oz.+)

KNUDSEN Sour Cream (16 oz.+)

KNUDSEN Cottage Cheese (16 oz.+)

If you use this coupon at Albertson's this week - you can score some FREE cheese:

Kraft Brick or Shredded Cheese, $2

Buy 5, Use $5/5 coupon, $5 Out of pocket, Get $5 Catalina

Final Price:  FREE

Albertsons Shop & Tell

Albertson's has some great promos running this week that will generate catalina prints and instant savings.  I headed in today to stock up on school lunchbox items among other things.

This is what it looked like:

14 Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce

2 Honey Maid Graham Crackers

2 Oreo Cookies

4 Kellogg's Fruit Snacks

2 Rice Krispy Treats

8 Diet 7 Up 12 pks.

4 Kellogg's Froot Loops

4 Kraft Shredded Cheese

4 Kraft Salad Dressing

2 Cool Whip

Total Value:  $170.54

Out of Pocket:  $55.43 (+ two unused $5 catalinas)

Total Savings (including catalina Qs):  $125.11 (73%)

I completed two transactions with (4) 7Up 12 pks. in each.  Each transaction also had 2 cheeses, 2 salad dressings and 1 Cool Whip to trip the Feeding America promo.  Check your Grocery Smarts Albertsons list for info on available coupons. 

FREE Garnier Wrinkle Test Strips and Coupon

Let's start September (my birthday month! - yes, we're all getting older) off right with an offer for a free wrinkle test!  Right.  I'm thinking I probably don't need a test to tell me I have wrinkles.  Ha!  However, this is a wrinkle challenge (and believe me, my wrinkles are a challenge).  Garnier will give you the opportunity to test their Ultra-Lift with Pro Retinol when you go HERE.  Along with the wrinkle test, you'll receive a $1 coupon and while at the site you can also download a $2.50 coupon.  I've already sent for mine!