Krispy Kreme Valentine's Day Deal

Krispy Kreme is working to make your Valentine's Day even sweeter.  Through 2/14 when you buy a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts you'll get 12 cards good for a free doughnut, coffee or hot chocolate!  Check HERE for participating locations.
AND use this coupon:  $1 Any 1 Dozen Original Glazed or Assorted Doughnuts (3/6/11) RP 1/30

Walgreens - $0.33 Garnier HerbaShine Next Week

There's a great deal at Walgreen's next week on Garnier HerbaShine Hair Color when you pair the sale with a high-value Grocery Smarts Group A (coupon.com) coupon.  Here's how it looks:

Buy $15 worth of Garnier Products, Get a $5 Register Rewards

(You'll want to print the $3 Garnier Hair Color Coupon as soon as possible!)

Buy 3 Garnier Herbashine Hair Colors, $5 = $15

Use (3) $3/1 Garnier Printable Coupons

Pay $6; Get $5 Register Reward

Final Price:  $0.33 ea. after coupons

Old Navy 20% Ebates Rebate Extended

The Ebates 20% Cash Back Rebate has been extended through today, 2/2!  Just head over to Ebates and type Old Navy into the search box and earn that 20% rebate when you shop online today!  They still have some great clearance items -- And if you're new to Ebates you can get an additional $5 rebate for signing up!

Baja Fresh Coupons

Baja Fresh is offering these coupons valid through 2/13.  The coupons state they are only valid at participating locations so you may want to call ahead to find out if they're good a your location:

$5 Off $15 Purchase at Baja Fresh

$2 Off $7 Purchase at Baja Fresh

Proctor & Gamble Coupon Booklet Offer

Here's a new link for the Organize in Style, Home Made Simple coupon booklet from Proctor & Gamble.  This new coupon booklet is filled with over $35 in P&G coupons.  You’ll get coupons for Cascade, Dawn, Febreze and more.  I love these coupon booklets for the $1/1 Dawn Hand Renewal coupons alone.  They often go on sale at CVS and Walgreens for $0.97, so they're FREE after the coupon!

Centsible Saving 101: Coupon Questions Answered

Who Uses Coupons? 

• The average income of those who print and use digital coupons is $96,000. 
• People who use coupons have an income level 14% higher than the average American. 
• Adults with a college degree are almost twice as likely to have used coupons in the last six months as those who didn't graduate from high school. 

Isn't Buying Generic Cheaper?
My experience tells me, no.  Most stores offer their generic or store brands at a price right under the name-brand national items.  If a name-brand peanut butter is priced at $2, the generic could be priced at $1.57.  When the name-brand peanut butter goes on sale 2/$3 and you use (2) $0.50/1 coupons, you pay only $1 each for the name-brand product.  Combining a sale with a coupon will bring the cost of national brands below the price of the generic.

Couponing Takes Too Much Time!
It may take an additional 30 minutes to an hour to plan your trip and clip your coupons.  Because you have your list in hand and you're buying things on sale with a coupon, your saving money.  You're also saving time by knowing exactly what you're going to purchase.  You don't waste time looking for the best deals on the store shelf, comparison shopping in the store aisle.  If you paid yourself a wage from the savings you realize at the store, you'd be making $30-$50 an hour!

Aren't Stores Losing Money When I Use A Coupon?
No, no, no.  Stores actually make money on your coupons.  Manufacturers pay stores a handling fee for each coupon they process (typically $0.08 per coupon).  Aside from the value of the coupon, retailers know you're more likely to try new products when you have a coupon (which equates to a higher volume of sales for them).

Because stores receive payment for processing coupons, as long as you're using valid manufacturer coupons withing their redemption dates, stores are happy to accept them.  Just a note here:  DO NOT EVER COPY A COUPON YOU HAVE CUT FROM AN INSERT OR PRINTED FROM YOUR COMPUTER.  This is coupon fraud.  This practice will also make couponing more difficult for each of us as stores may become less willing to accept coupons if they're consistently losing money because of fraudulent coupons.

Old Navy - 20% Ebates Rebate, 2/1 Only

When you shop Old Navy online today only through Ebates, you'll earn a fantastic 20% rebate!

If you're new to Ebates, you'll get an additional $5 in your rebate account when you sign up!

Okay, that's a lot of exclamation points, but seriously, this is 20% off whatever you buy at Old Navy.  You'll also get free shipping on orders over $50.  Just head over to Ebates and enter Old Navy in the search box. 

Be sure to check out their clearance items.  They also have their new spring clothes for kids starting at $12.50 and spring clothes for adults starting at $14.50.

Orange Julius - FREE 16 oz. on Your Birthday

I know I live in the middle of the desert, but I am a Southern California girl at heart.  When I was a girl, one of my favoite memories was enjoying an Orange Julius as a special treat.  Love em!  Orange Julius will email you a coupon for a free 16 oz. Orange Julius fruit drink along with new promotion info, contests and more, when you sign up for the OJ Quench Club at Orange Julius!  I'm signed up!!!

Kmart Super Double Coupon Event 1/30 - 2/5

I'm a little slow on the uptake here!  Kmart is having a Super Double Manufacturer's Coupon Event January 30 thru February 5.  I just grabbed my SmartSource inserts and went on my merry way and didn't notice  this ad until I was getting ready to recycle my newspapers.

Here's the fine print:

• You must use your Shop Your Way Rewards card at the time of purchase.  (I give them my card at the VERY BEGINNING of the transaction.)  Don't have a card?  You can get one in-store, free.
• Coupons up to $1 will be doubled.
• Only 1 coupon will be doubled per item.  You can buy 4 of the same item using double coupons.
• Excludes BOGO offers, Kmart savings coupons and Kmart store coupons.
• Limit 5 coupons per customer per day
• Amount of credit from doubling cannot exceed the current retail price of a single item.

Come back and let us know if you find some good deals.

CVS - Scrubbing Bubbles, $0.50

Here's a new $2/1 Scubbing Bubbles Aerosol Bath Products printable coupon.  This manufacturer coupon is available on the Hannaford House site but can be used anywhere Scrubbing Bubbles is sold.  Use zip code 07039.  You can use the coupons at CVS this week for this deal:

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner, $2.50
$2/1 Scrubbing Bubbles, Printable
Final Price:  $0.50

Huggies $2/1 Printable Coupon

There is a new coupon available for print on the Grocery Smarts Group A (coupons.com) for $2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers.  You baby mommas know how quickly these coupons reach their print limit so head over now to get yours!

Nabisco Cookie February Facebook Coupon

Oreos are one of my guilty pleasures (and one of hubby's favorite midnight snacks)!  I'll be downloading this month's Nabisco Cookie & Milk Coupon.  Save $1 on Nabisco cookies when you buy one Nabisco cookie and a gallon of milk.  You can find the coupon on the Nabisco Facebook Page until they've reached their print limit of 30,000.  The coupon is valid thru 3/14.  You could use this coupon at Target this week and work this deal:

Buy 2 packages of Nabisco Chips Ahoy Cookies 15.25 oz, $2 each

Buy 2 gallons of milk

Use (1) $1/2 Nabisco cookies, Target printable store coupon

Plus, use (2) $1/1 Nabisco cookies and gallon of milk Facebook coupons

Final Price:  $1 for 2 packages of cookies + the cost of 2 gallons of milk

(I'll be holding out for an Oreos deal!)
Update:  I just noticed a Kmart Super Coupon from Sunday's Kmart newspaper ad - Oreos, $2 (Limit 2).  Even better - Kmart is having a super double manufacturer's coupon event up to $2.  So that facebook coupon would be worth $2/1 and you'd get basically the same deal as Target on OREOS!  Yippee!

Walgreens - Neuragen PN Pain Relief FREE + $5 Moneymaker

Neuragen PN Pain Relief Topical Solution is on sale this week at Walgreen's for $14.99 and there's an unadvertised $10 register reward.  Pair this deal with the $10/1 Neuragen coupon you can find in the Diabetes and You Magazine (found on the wall rack at Walgreens pharmacy) and you'll get it free with a $5 profit!

CVS Deals 1/30 Thru 2/5

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 that may not be listed on the Grocery Smarts website.

Aussie or Herbal Essence shampoo or conditioner 10.1-13.5 oz, or Stylers 6-14 oz., $2.99Buy 2, Receive $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
FREE Styler wyb Aussie/Herbal Essence Item (1/31/11) PG 12/26

Buy 1 Herbal Essence shampoo/conditioner $2.99
Buy 1 Herbal Essence Styler $2.99Use 1 FREE Styler wyb Aussie/Herbal Essence Item from PG 12/26 (exp 1/31)
Pay: $2.99, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks
Final Price:  $0.49 each when you buy 2

Spend $15 get $5 Extra Bucks when you buy the following Irish Springs or Softsoap, Limit 1

Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash 15-18 oz, $3
$0.50/1 Irish Spring Body Wash (2/19/11) SS 1/30
$0.75/1 SoftSoap Brand Body Wash (2/19/11) SS 1/30

Irish Spring or Softsoap bar soap 3 pack or liquid handsoap 7.5-8.5 0z. $2

$0.35/1 SoftSoap Liquid Hand Soap (2/19/11) SS 1/30

$0.50/2 Irish Spring Multi-bar packs (2/19/11) SS 1/30

Buy 3 Softsoap Body Washes

Buy 3 Softsoap Liquid Handsoaps

Use (3) $0.75/1 Softsoap Body Wash coupons

Use (3) $0.35/1 Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap coupons

Pay $11.70; Get $5 ECBs

Final Price:  $6.70 or $1.10 each

Brita Pitcher Filters (3 pk.), $14.99; Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)

$2/1 Brita Water Filters, printable

Pay $12.99; Get $5 ECBs

Final Price:  $7.99

Arm & Hammer laundry detergent 25-32 loads $6.99, B1G1 free

$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, printable

Final Price:  $3 each wyb 2

Campbell's Chicken & Noodle or Tomato Soup (10.75 oz), 2/$1 (Limit 10)

$1/4 Campbell's Condensed Soups, printable

Final Price:  $0.25 each wyb 4

Walgreens Deals 1/30 Thru 2/5

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 that may not be listed on the Grocery Smarts website.

Butterfinger Snackers, $0.39 with in-ad coupon

$1/2 Butterfinger, printable (Group A, coupons.com)

Final Price:  Get two for FREE

(You'll need to hand the manufacturer coupon first to avoid any beeps and you'll need to grab a little something extra to absorb the overage.)

Olay Quench Body Lotion or Total Effects Body Wash, $7.99; Get $2 RR

$2/1Olay Total Effects Body Wash, printable
Pay $5.99; Get $2 RR
Final Price:  $3.99

Arnicare Pain Relief Gel 2.6 oz, $5.99; Get $6 RR
$2/1 Arnicare Gel, printable
Pay $3.99; Get $6 RR
Final Price:  FREE + $2.01 moneymaker

Cottonelle 12pk TP or Scott Paper Towels 6pk, $5
Use $1/1 Scott Paper Towels or Cottonelle, (Walgreens Feb coupon book)
And use $0.50/1 Cottonelle Bath Tissue, (3/6/11) SS 1/23
or $0.50/1 Cottonelle Bath Tissue, printable
or use $1/1 Scott Paper Towels (2/27/11) SS 01/16
Final Price:  $3 - $3.50

Cottonelle Flushable Wipes, $1.99 with in-ad coupon (Limit 3)
$0.50/2 Cottonelle Wipes (3/6/11) SS 1/23
$0.50/1 Cottonelle Wipes, printable
Final Price:  $1.49

Bath & Body Works FREE Escape Home Candle

If you're close to a Bath & Body Works location this weekend, stop in after you print this coupon for a FREE Escape Home Candle.  No purchase necessary.  Valid through 1/30; choose from Island Colada and Pink Sangria while supplies last.

T.G.I. Friday's BOGO 1/2 Off Coupon

Here's another T.G.I. Friday's coupon!  Buy one entree, Get the 2nd for half off!  This coupon is valid through 2/8 and is REUSABLE but cannot be combined with other offers.  There is also the coupon for $5 off your $15 purchase valid through 2/21.

Papa John's - FREE Pizza?

I have to admit I'm not a football fan - not even a Super Bowl (played on 2/6/11) fan.  However, I AM a Papa John's Pizza fan and I could get a free pizza if the Super Bowl game goes into overtime.  Is it even possible that the game will go into overtime?  Who's playing???  I guess anything's possible!

Want in on this deal?  To be eligible, go HERE (look in the bottom left corner) and register for the Papa Points loyalty program.  If the Super Bowl goes into overtime, the free pizza will be awarded to the Papa Points enrollees on Monday 2/7/11 in the form of 25 Papa Points (the amount needed to redeem a large up to three topping pizza).  Your Papa Points can be redeemed anytime through 6/30/11.

Zulily - 16"x20" Gallery Wrapped Canvas + Bonus 5x7 Print For $29

Zulily is offering this fantastic deal on a 16x20 gallery-wrapped canvas.  If you're not familiar with Zulily, they are online boutique that offers high value products for moms, babies and children.  They're a members-only site but you can join for free and there are no strings attached. 

Through 2/2, you can get a 16" x 20" x 3/4" thick gallery-wrapped canvas print and a bonus 5 x 7 canvas print from Image Canvas for ONLY $39 ($104 value).  What makes the deal even better is that you can use coupon code BABIES10 at checkout to get an additional $10 off your purchase.  That brings your final cost down to just $29.  But wait, there's more . . . shop through Ebates and earn an additional 3.5% cash rebate!

Within 48 hours after your purchase, you'll receive a unique voucher code from Zulily in your invoice. (Your voucher code is not your order number.)

Fine Print:

* One voucher per order

* Voucher does not include tax, shipping or gift certificates

* Cannot be used for previously placed orders

* No refunds for purchased vouchers

* Not transferable

* Not valid for cash back

* Cannot be combined with other Zulily or Image Canvas vouchers or promotions

* Voucher good for one time use only, any leftover funds will be forfeited

Old Navy Clearance, Up To 90% Off

Today thru Sunday you can get up to 90% off Old Navy's clearance items in-store only (excludes jeans and gift cards).  They'll also have their new stuff for spring 30% off.  If you're shopping, be sure to head over and dig up your coupon from Barker's Bones.

Walgreens - Kleenex $0.46 Each

 

There is an unadvertised Register Reward at Walgreens on Kleenex products:

Buy 5 Boxes of Kleenex, Get a $1 Register Reward ($0.20 savings)
Buy 6 Boxes of Kleenex, Get a $1.50 Register Reward ($0.25 savings)
Buy 7 Boxes of Kleenex, Get a $2 Register Reward ($0.29 savings)

Here's a deal idea:

Buy 7 Boxes of Kleenex @ $0.89 each =$6.23
Use (2) $0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue, exp. 2-27-11 (SS 01/02/11 #2)
  Pay $5.23 plus tax out of pocket; Get $2 in Register Rewards

Final Price:  $3.23 or $0.46 each wyb 7

Panda Express FREE Firecracker Chicken Breast 2/3 Only

On February 3, head into Panda Express and get a FREE Firecracker Chicken Breast with this coupon.  There's no purchase necessary, valid only on 2/3 while supplies last.

T.G.I. Fridays $5 Off $15 Purchase

T.G.I. Fridays has a great coupon available for $5 Off Any $15 Purchase.  Head over HERE to print and then stop in for some good food and a great deal.

Soft Scrub Coupons Have Reset

The Soft Scrub coupons have reset and you may want to print if your supply is running low.  Sometimes I have waited too long to print -- then when the sale comes I'm out of luck!  These are bricks coupons and can be printed twice, just hit the back button on your browser: 

$0.50/1 Soft Scrub Cleanser 

$0.75/1 Soft Scrub Total Cleanser 

$.75/1 Soft Scrub Bleach Clean Gel Cleanser

Now we just need a great sale to match with these coupons!

Cellfire e-Coupons 1/27

If you load digital coupons onto your Smith's loyalty card (and all Smith's shoppers SHOULD!) you'll want to head over to Cellfire on Thursday, 1/27 between 10am and 1pm PST to find out what you've won.  You could win from $0.50 to $5 e-coupons redeemable at Smith's.  Good luck!

Pet Coupons and FREE Cat Litter Offer

Here are some printable coupons available on the Grocery Smarts Group A list (coupons.com) for the dog and cat lovers out there:

BOGO Greenies Dental Chew

$1/15 Purina Friskies 5.5-oz cans Cat Food or (2) 12 ct or (1) 24 ct

B3G1 Cesar Canine Cuisine Entree

$2/1 Pedigree Good Bite Snacks

$1/1 Purina Fit & Trim Dog Food

$1/10 Purina Alpo Single Cans

$1/1 Purina Beneful Snackin Slices

$2/12 Purina Mighty Dog cans or (1) 12 ct variety pack

$1/24 Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food

$1/18 Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys Gourmet Cat Food 3-oz cans

BOGO Cesar Canine Cuisine Entree

$1/1 Purina Cat Chow 3-lb bag or larger

If you have a cat, here's your chance to try World's Best Cat Litter FREE after rebate (up to $12.99):

Here's how to work this deal:
     Buy one 7 or 8 lb. bag of World’s Best Cat litter Clumping or Multiple Cat Clumping Formula between   1/26/11 and 3/27/11 (this offer is NOT valid on a 17 or 34 lb. bag)
     Download and complete the form HERE
     Mail the completed form along with the original UPC barcode from product package and the original store cash receipt with your product price and purchase circled to the following address:

CMS Rebate Center
World’s Best Cat Litter “Buy the Best”
Program # WBCL010
PO Box 426008
Del Rio, TX 78842-6008

**Limit 1 rebate submission per household or address; rebate must be received by 4/26/11; allow 4-6 weeks to receive the rebate check

I've heard mixed reviews on this cat litter - some people love it, others do not.  I haven't used it myself so I can't recommend it.  This would be the best way to try the product when it's being offered for free after rebate.  But even if you don't have a cat and want to do something wonderful for an animal shelter near you, think about buying a bag and donating it!

Albertsons Deals 1/26 Thru 2/1

 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 that may not be listed on the Grocery Smarts website.
 

Kikkoman Soy or Teriyaki Sauce, $1.79
$1/1 Kikkoman Product, printable (Group B)

$1/1 Kikkoman Soy Sauce, printable

B1G1 Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce, Get FREE 10oz Ponzu Sauce, printable

Buy Kikkoman Marinades through 2/6 and save up to $2.00 on your next order
Buy 2, Receive $1.50 Catalina ($0.75 savings per item)
Buy 3 or more, Receive $2.00 Catalina ($0.67 savings per item)

Deal Idea:

Kikkoman Teriyake Sauce, $1.79
Buy 2, Receive a $1.50 Catalina
Use (2) $1/1 Kikkoman Product – (smartsource.com)
Pay $1.58 and receive $1 Catalina

Final Price: $0.08, or $0.04 each

Nestle Cookie Dough, $3
$1/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, printable
$0.75/1 Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough or Brownie Dough , printable
$1/1 Nestle Toll House Valentine Friends Sugar Cookies, printable
Final Price: $2 each 

Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta, $5
$1/1 – Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pan Pasta, printable
$1/1 Red Baron Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta (4/3/11) SS 1/23

Final Price: $4

Jose Ole Burritos, Chimichangas or Soft Tacos, $1

$1/4 Jose Ole Burritos or Chimichangas (2/28/11) SS 12/12

Final Price:  $0.75 each wyb 4

Tony's Pizza, $2.50

$1/2 Tony's Pizza Products, printable

Final Price:  $2 each wyb 2

Tidy Cats Scoopable Litter, $7.49
$1/1 Tidy Cats Litter, printable

Final Price: $6.49

 

Home Depot Grilling Tools $5 + FREE Shipping

It's that time of year when we begin looking forward to warmer weather and (for our part of the country) outdoor grilling.  You can start getting ready for those family BBQs with this great offer from Home Depot through their Facebook page with this 5-piece grilling tools set for just $5.

Start by going to the Home Depot Facebook Page.  Click the links to purchase.  You won't see the $5 price until you get to checkout.  The price really is just $5 plus tax (not the $12.98 shown).  AND the shipping is free.  I don't believe there is a limit on the number you can purchase.  These could make nice Father's Day gifts for husbands, fathers and grandfathers.

Jill's Steals And Deals, Today Only

Jill's Steals and Deals (from the Today Show) are back again!  These deals are good for today only and usually go quickly:

Personalized Valentine’s Day cards by PaperSpring

Retail price: $35.40

Discounted price: $5

Discounted percentage: 86% off

Football team comfy throws from Carsons.com

Retail price: $60

Discounted price: $12

Discounted percentage: 80% off

“Romantic Dinner for Two” package from Omaha Steaks

Retail price: $197.95

Discounted price: $49.99

Discounted percentage: 75% off

Personalized photo book by Ritz & Wolf Camera & Image

Retail price: $29.99

Discounted price: $5.99

Discounted percentage: 80% off

Jewelry by Cleo Jules

Retail price: $182 – $192

Discounted price: $32

Discounted percentage: At least 83% off

B1G1 FREE Nesquik Facebook Coupon

When you visit the Nesquik Facebook Page and 'like' them, you'll get a B1G1 Free 16 oz. Single Size Nesquik.  Print twice!

Centsible Saving 101: Coupon Info

Coupon Basics

If you're a newbie to couponing (or even as a refresher for long-time couponers), these basics will head you towards saving money on your everyday necessities:

Manufacturer Coupons:
These coupons are issued by the manufacturer to help increase the sales of specific products.  When you present a manufacturer coupon at your local store, the value of the coupon deducted will be deducted from your total at checkout.  The store then sends the coupons to the manufacturer and redeems them for the value of the coupon plus a small handling fee (typically $0.08 per coupon).  Retailers are NOT losing money when they accept your coupon.

Store Coupons
Store coupons are issued by specific retailers and are valid only at their stores.  The most common retailers issuing store coupons in our area are Target, Walgreens, CVS and Family Dollar.  Store coupons from other retailers can be found on occasion.

• Store coupons can be 'stacked' (or used in conjunction) with manufacturer coupons at most retailers.  (Stores like Walgreens, Target and CVS allow you use one store coupon and one manufacturer coupon per item)
• Store coupons have their own barcode and usually do not look like manufacturer coupons.

Where Can You Find Coupons?
Once you begin looking for coupons, you'll be surprised where they turn up:

• Newspaper inserts.  This will be your best source for coupons.  Inserts include SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble, & General Mills among others.
• Printable Internet Coupons.  Popular internet coupon sites include:  Coupons.com, Smartsource.com, Target.com, CouponNetwork.com and RedPlum.com
• Manufacturer & Company Sites.  BettyCrocker.com, EatBetterAmerica.com, Pillsbury.com, etc.
• Store Shelves, Product & Product Displays.  Coupons found on store shelves are usually displayed in coupon dispensers with blinking lights - so they've been nicknamed 'Blinkies.'  Coupons found directly on the product need to be peeled off to redeem and are nicknamed 'Peelies.'  Store display coupons are usually attached to the display on a tear-off pad.
• Family Oriented Magazines.  All You Magazine -  found only at Walmart (or by subscription) - is FILLED with coupons!  Others include Parents Magazine, Family Circle and more.  Once you become a full-fledged couponer you'll become more aware of coupons in magazines you might have passed by in an earlier life!
• Home Mailers and Newsletters.  The most important mailer locally is the RedPlum insert that is  usually included in most zip codes with your 'junk mail' on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
• Digital Coupons.  Cellfire, Softcoin, and Proctor and Gamble are the most common.  When using these sites, you are able to download coupons directly to your store loyalty cards (typically Smiths, Albertsons and Vons in our area).  The value of these coupons is deducted from your total without your having to produce the paper coupon.
• Facebook.  Companies will often issue coupons from their Facebook sites.  When you 'like' them, you can download and print.

Target Deal 1/23 Thru 1/30

Check out this deal at Target.  You may be able to find these Rimmel products on clearance at your Target (clearance items vary from strore to store!) and score a great deal**:

Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara, $2.24 – $2.99

$2/1 Rimmel Cosmetic Item, printable (Target Store Coupon)

And use $1/1 Rimmel Cosmetic, printable

Or $2/1 Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara or Any Rimmel Product, Facebook printable

Final Price:  FREE

Rimmel Mono Eye Shadow, $3.49

$2/1 Rimmel Cosmetic Item, printable (Target Coupon)

And use $1/1 Rimmel Cosmetic, printable

Or $2/1 Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara or Any Rimmel Product, Facebook printable

Final Price:  FREE

**Remember:
          Target allows you to use one Target store coupon and one manufacturer coupon per item
          You can print 2 of each printable coupon from each of your computers

Finish Powerball Dishwashing Detergent, $2.99

$1.50/1 Finish Detergent, Target printable

And $2.25/1 Finish Quantum Powerball or Gelpacs (2/21/11) SS (Nestles) 1/2

Or $1/1 Finish Quantum Dishwasher Detergent (2/21/11) SS (Nestles) 1/2

Or $1/1 Finish Quantum Dishwasher Detergent (2/28/11) SS 1/23

Final Price:  FREE to $0.49

Oscar Mayer Deli Meats, $2.79

$0.75/1 Oscar Mayer, Target printable

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats, printable (Group A)

Final Price:  $1.04

Jell-0 (price match Walgreens price $0.50 each)

$0.50/2 Jell-O, Target printable

$0.50/3 Jell-O, printable (Group A)

Final Price:  As low as $0.50 for 3

Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese, Approx: $2.69
$.75/1 Target Kraft Homestlye Macaroni, Target printable
$1/1 SS Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese (2/16/11) SS 1/16
Final Price:  $0.94

Staples 15% Off One Item

You should be able to find some deals at Staples when you use this new Staples 15% off any one item Printable Coupon.  (valid through 1/29, in-store, excluding computers). 

Walgreens - Additional Deals 1/23 thru 1/30

$1/1 Fritos Corn Chips, valid only at Walgreens (pepsicofootball.com)

(Look on the right side of the page)

Fritos Corn Chips, $2.89

$1/1 Fritos Corn Chips, valid only at Walgreens – (pepsicofootball.com)

Final Price:  $1.89

Jell-O: Buy 4 for $2 (use in-ad coupon)
$.55/3 Jell-O, printable (Group A)
Final Price:  $0.36 each wyb 3

Brut Deodorant, $1.50 with in-ad coupon
$1/1 Brut product, printable
Final Price:  $0.50

(Photo credit:  Hip2Save)

If you can find Almay on clearance this week at your Walgreens you could score a great deal. There's an unadvertised Register Reward deal reported to be working on participating Almay products – Buy 2 select Almay products, get $7RR.
 *The Almay products that work for this deal are mascara and eye shadow, but not lipstick.

Deal Idea:

(if you can find the eye shadows that are on clearance):

Buy 2 Almay Pure Blends Eyeshadow, $3.99 each

Pay $7.98; Get back a $7 RR

Final Price:  $0.49 each

Smiths - 'Game Day Greats' Instant Win Game

Here's a new instant win game at Smiths (or any Kroger affiliate) stores.  It's Game Day Greats and you can play once a day through February 6th.  There are over 25,000 instant win prizes, so your chances of winning are pretty good.  Prizes include coupons for FREE food items (FREE Quaker Quakes, FREE Sierra Mist, FREE Gatorade) plus lots more.  Good Luck to all!

Centsible Saving 101

Centsible Saving 101:

Where to Start?

Those new to couponing often don't know where to start. While the obvious answer is 'at the beginning' . . . a little help from those on the path makes the process a little less intimidating. After I attended a Grocery Smarts couponing class, I started couponing at the grocery stores and then ventured into the drug stores. Where you begin isn't as important as deciding that you're ready to start saving more money and making the most of what you've been given.

Start Saving Coupons

Start today. Save the coupon inserts from your newspaper. You don't have a newspaper subscription? Ask your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers (anyone who is willing) to save coupons for you if they're not using them. Write the date on the outside of the inserts and drop them into a file. You do not need to clip coupons. This coupon collection is like money in the bank and is the beginning of your personal stockpile.

Make A List

Having a list of needed items - and sticking to it - will make a huge difference in your shopping budget. Impulse buying will shoot holes in a budget faster than anything I know. Retailers (armed with marketing psychologists) will do their best to tempt you in unbelievable ways. Keep your eyes on your list and your money in your pocket!

Set Up A Couponing Email Address

Many companies offer coupons online and may require an email address to print. Some may begin sending you newsletters or offer alerts (which are good things). To keep your personal email from becoming clogged with these couponing messages, set up a separate couponing account. Try gmail.com or yahoo.com (and, of course, these are free).

Downy Giveaways

Just a heads up on some Downy giveaways coming this week from what I found on the Tide Facebook Page:

Hey Tide fans, starting tomorrow our friends at Downy are going to be doing giveaways all week long. Find out why they’re doing it and get in on the freebies at www.Facebook.com/Downy.

I don't have any more information on what may be coming, but will keep you posted.  I love free stuff! 

Walgreens Deals 1/23 Thru 1/29

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 that may not be listed on the Grocery Smarts website.

Pond’s Products, Buy One Get One Free

Projected price: $6.29

Use (2) $1.50/1 Pond’s Cream, Towelette or Cleansing Product, printable

Final Price: $1.65 each wyb 2

Keebler Cookies, Cheez Its, or Rice Krispie Treats, 2/$5

$2/2 Kellogg's Rice Krispies or Keebler, Walgreens IVC printable

Use $1/2 Keebler Crackers (2/6/11) RP 12/12

Final Price:  $1 each wyb 2

 

Got 2 Be Stylers, $4.99; Get $2 RR

$2/1 Got 2 Be Styler, All You Magazine Dec '10

Pday $2.99; Get $2 RR

Final Price:  $0.99

 

Brita 3pk Water Filter Replacements, $14.99

$2/1 Brita Water Filters, Walgreens IVC printable

and Use $2/1 Brita Water Filters, printable

Final Price: $10.99

Gold Bond Body Wash, $4.99; Get $3 Register Reward

$1/1 Gold Bond Ultimate Deep Moisture Body Wash, printable (Group B)

Pay $3.99; Get $3 RR

Final Price:  $0.99

Spend $30 and get $10 or Spend $20 and get $5 Register Reward

Includes:

Prevacid, $20

$4/1 Prevacid 24HR Product (2/10/11) All You Magazine, Dec ‘10)

Get $5 RR back

Pay $16; Get $5 RR

Final Price:  $11

Gas-x 18-20 ct, 25% off

Projected price, $4.12

$4/1 Gas-X Prevention Product (4/30/11) SS 12/12

Final Price:  $0.12

Ex Lax, 25% off

Projected Price: $4.87

Maalox, 25% off

Projected price: $5.09

$5/1 Maalox Product (3/1/11) SS 1/9

Final Price:  $0.09

Benefiber, 25% off

Projected price: $5.24

$2/1 Benefiber Product (2/26/11) SS 1/9

and Use $2/1 Benefiber, Walgreens Diabetes and You Coupon book

Final Price: $1.24

Deal Idea:

Buy 4 Maalox @ $5.09 = $20.36

Buy 3 Gas X at $4.12 = $12.36

Subtotal $32.72

Use (4) $5/1 Maalox

and Use (3) $4/1 Gas X

Pay $0.72 and get $10 Register Reward back

Final Price:  $9.28 Moneymaker! 
    **These are projected prices only!

Pediacare Cold Relief, $5.99; Get $4 Register Reward

Use $1/1 PediaCare Product (3/31/11) SS 1/23

Pay $4.99; Get $4 RR

Final Price:  $0.99

Bath & Body Works FREE Carried Away Lotion

Bath & Body Works is offering their Facebook fans a freebie!  You can print this coupon (without going to the Facebook page) for One Free 2oz. Carried Away Body Lotion.  This is a $3.50 free item with NO purchase required (while supplies last)!

Hobby Lobby & Michaels 40% Off Coupons

Here's a 40% Off One Regular Price Item at Hobby Lobby, valid through 1/22

And you can also print a coupon for 40% Off One Regular Price Item at Michaels, valid through 1/29.  If you are planning on shopping on 1/23 there is also a coupon at the same link for 25% off your entire purchase at Michaels, valid 1/23 only.

Big Lots! 20% Off Coupon

Save 20% on Your Entire Purchase at Big Lots with this printable coupon beginning Saturday 1/22 thru 1/31.

Office Max $10/$30 Purchase

If you're thinking of heading to Office Max, be sure to print this coupon before you head out:

$10 Off Your $30 In-Store Purchase

Coupon is valid today through Saturday (1/20 - 1/22)

Target - Aveeno Deal

There is an Aveeno Rebate printable coupon (for a FREE Aveeno Daily Moisturizing lotion up to &10.99 wyb 3 products) in the Grocery Smarts Group B coupons and a matching deal at Target this week that you might want to take advantage of.

Target has the 2.5 oz Aveeno on sale for $2.69 thru 1/22. This is a regular-size item (not a trial size) and  you can find it in the skincare aisle. 

DEAL IDEA:
Buy 3 Aveeno 2.5 oz Lotion ($2.69) = $8.07
Use (3) $1/1 Any Aveeno Lotion (2/28/11) SS 1/9 (Johnsons)
or (3) $1/1 Aveeno Baby or Lotion, printable (Group B)
Pay $5.07
Submit for the mail in rebate for a FREE Aveeno Lotion (up to $10.99) that can be printed from the Grocery Smarts Group B coupons
Final Price:  $5.07 for (3) 2.5 oz. lotions and one large Aveeno Lotion (or $1.25 each)

*You might want to check the Aveeno Baby items to see if you can find something on clearance as all the Aveeno coupons are good for Baby Aveeno items as well.