Target Strawberry Shortcake Deal

Do you have all your Easter basket stuffers?  Here's a deal at Target for the Strawberry Shortcake Mini Doll in a Purse.  These would be great for your birthday gift stash, too.

Strawberry Shortcake Mini Doll in a Purse, $6.44

$3/1 Strawberry Shortcake Mini Doll in Purse, printable (GS Group A)

$3/1 Strawberry Shortcake Mini Doll in Purse, Play Saver 4/10

Final Price: $3.44

9 - 10 Mudd & L.E.I. Sunglasses Just $9.99

Here comes the sun!  Summer is fast approaching and you might be in the market for some new shades.  Today from Graveyardmall.com you can get 9 to 10 pairs of sunglasses for just $9.99 (shipping $6.18).

•100% UV Protection

•Both Mudd & L.E.I tradtionally make styles aimed at women 18-25

•Assorted styles and colors

•Typically retail for $17 - $23 each

They will ship April 25th.

Macy's $10/$25 Purchase thru 4/16 1pm

If you're headed to the mall, print this coupon (valid today or tomorrow until 1pm) before you go:

$10 off your Macy's purchase of $25 or more

There are several exclusions so be sure to read the fine print!

Freschetta Simply Inspired $2/1 Coupon

Freshcetta is introducing a new Simply Inspired Pizza "with larger cuts of fresh-tasting vegetables, flavorful cheeses and vibrant sauces!"  When you 'like' them on their facebook page you can print a high-value $2/1 Simply Inspired Pizza coupon.  You know this pizza will be showing up in stores nationwide (if they're not already there) and they will be on sale soon.  Manufacturers want you to try their new products--so they pair them with sales and coupons.  Print now and we'll be watching for the sales!

Bath & Body Works Freebie

Here's another Facebook freebie!  Print this coupon for a FREE 2 oz. Into The Wild Body Lotion at Bath & body Works.  Offer is valid in stores and online Friday and Saturday only (4/15-4/16) while supplies last.  No purchase necessary!  Use online code FBS113666.

Albertsons $2/$25 Coupon

There is a print coupon for $2 off your $25 purchase at Albertsons (thanks, Coupon Housewife!) valid through 4/29 that will increase your savings on your Albertsons deals this month.

Beyond The Rack Deals

Check out the deals at Beyond The Rack!  This cute 1950's style frilly apron is just $8.99 (regularly $20).  Beyond The Rack offers 'daily deals' that usually run for two to three days.  Just click on the 'Culinary Corner' for these kitchen-type items on sale thru 4/17.

This Silicone Chop N Drop is just $4.99 (regularly $8).  Personally, I keep using my same old kitchen items long after they passed the 'cuteness' stage.  In other words, I use them 'til they're nearly dead and should be buried!  New kitchen items are always welcome!

And check out this cute Silicone Potholder, $5.99 (regularly $12).

This Travel in Style Beach Bag is just $14.99 (regularly $52).

Just a couple of ideas from Beyond The Rack where you can get some great discount deals delivered in time for Mother's Day. 

Kraft First Taste Possible Free Kraft Shredded Cheese

Check your Kraft First Taste account to see if you have an offer for a coupon for FREE Kraft Shredded Cheese.  I got one!  Whoo-hoo!  I love free things.

Walgreens Enfamil Deal Thru 4/16

Look for this Enfamil mail-in rebate form at your Walgreens.  When you combine the rebate with the printable manufacturers coupon and the Walgreens Infant Care Booklet store coupon you can get a fantastic deal this week on formula:

Buy (2) Enfamil, $21.99 (with in-ad coupon) = $43.98

Use (2) $5/1 Enfamil, printable (GS Group A)

$2/1 Enfamil coupon (Walgreens Infant Care**)

Pay $29.98; Submit $5/2 MIR (found on display in store)

Final Price: $12.49 each

**These booklets may still be available in stores.  They could be placed anywhere in the store - at the cosmetics counter, in the baby items aisle, etc.  Please ask someone if you aren't able to find them!

Cellfire Possible $3 Off Anything

Cellfire members, log in to Cellfire on Thursday, April 14th between 3am(PDT) and 12pm(PDT) and you win either $0.50 or $3!  Everyone who logs in is a winner.  Cellfire provides e-coupons directly loaded to your grocer's customer loyalty card.  Discounts are then applied directly at checkout without having to produce a paper coupon.  If you are not a Cellfire member, you can sign up here. It's free!

Zulily Dollie& Me Outfits, $16.99

Today at Zulily, you can pick up this cute Dollie & Me outfit for just $16.99 (regularly $38).  Definitely cute enough for an Easter dress for both!  This sale ends 4/15 at 6am PST.

Smiths--Save Up to $1/Gallon on Gas

I just got back from a shopping trip to Smith's and one of the cashier's explained the new Smiths Fuel Discounts/Rewards Certificate program.

Before this new program . . . when you'd earned 100 rewards points** while shopping, you were eligible for a $0.10/gallon discount at Smith's Fuel Centers or Shell Stations.  Depending on the amount you spent in store, you could accumulate a number of $0.10/gallon discounts in one month.  When dispensing gas at the pump, after scanning your Smith's Reward Card, you would be asked whether or not you wanted to use the $0.10/gallon discount on your gas purchase.  $0.10/gallon was the maximum savings you could realize at the pump.

Under the new Fuel Discount/Rewards Certificate program . . . the savings at the pump is NOT capped at $0.10 per gallon.  You can accumulate up to 1000 points** for a $1 per gallon discount!  You now have the option of using the discount at the gas pump or you can choose to wait for a Rewards Certificate to be mailed to you at the end of each quarter.

**Points are earned when shopping.  You receive 1 point for every dollar spent in store.  So, what are the advantages and disadvantages to the new fuel discount/rewards certificate program?  If you use your discount for gas, those points will be deducted from your accumulated points total and the quarterly Rewards Certificate you receive (if any) will be smaller.  You can opt out at the pump and receive more on your Rewards Certificate.  You can't divide your points into multiple gas savings, you must take the whole discount on one gasoline purchase.

Let's look at an example.  You have 500 points on your card.  If you choose the rewards certificate option, you'll get $5 at the end of the quarter.  If you choose the fuel discount, you'll get a $0.50/gallon discount.  If you put 15 gallons in your car, you'll save $7.50!  Whoo-hoo!  And what makes this deal even better?  Every time you swipe your Smith's rewards card between now and April 19th, Smith's will give you 200 points (worth $0.20/gallon savings at the pump) or $2 towards your quarterly Rewards Certificate.
Update:  Looks like I was misinformed!  The 200 points are added only once to your card, not each time, between the stated dates.  But still, an additional $0.20/gallon freebie is nice!

CVS - FREE Candy or Beverage of Your Choice

Sign up today through Thursday (4/14) to get a printable coupon good for a FREE Candy or Beverage of your choice at CVS. You have to be a CVS ExtraCare member (but it’s free to join here).  The coupon expires on Sunday (4/17).

Groupon - $10 for $20 Worth of Electronics Accessories

One of today's online Groupon Deals is $10 for $20 Worth of Electronics Accessories from EverydaySource.com.  Everyday Source offers electronics accessories (cell phone, computer, printer, etc.).  Just head over to Groupon.  If the deal doesn't show up in your city, click on the triangle drop-down icon next to your city, select T for Texas, and click on the Rio Grand Valley.  

Albertsons Deals 4/13 Thru 4/19

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.

McCormick Grill Mates Spices, $1
$1/1 McCormick Product (4/24/11) RP 3/13
Final Price: Free

Carnation Evaporated Milk, $1

$0.50/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, printable

$0.50/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk (4/30/11) SS 1/23

Final Price: $0.75 each wyb 2

Bisquick 20oz, $1.50

$0.50/1 Bisquick Original, printable

Final Price:  $1

Enfamil Powder Formula, $22.99

$5/1 Enfamil Formula, printable

Final Price:  $17.99

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee, $7.99

Buy 1 Get Free Eggs (w/ in-ad coupon)

$1.50/1 Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee (5/31/11) RP 4/17

Final Price: $6.49 + free eggs

Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash, 2/$5

Buy 2 Get Free Eggs (w/ in-ad coupon)

$1/3 Hormel Products (4/13/11) SS 2/13

Final Price:  $2.17 each wyb 3 + free eggs

Healthy Choice Soup, $1.33

$1/2 Healthy Choice Soups, printable (use Code 63829897)

Final Price:  $0.83 each wyb 2

Instant Savings Spotlight: Buy 10 participating products in a single transaction save $5 Instantly

You will save $5.00 for every 10 items you purchase
Prices listed below are AFTER the instant savings

Nabisco Oreo Cookies, $1.99

$1/1 Nabisco Cookie wyb 1 gallon of milk, facebook coupon (no longer available)

Final Price:  $0.99 wyb milk

Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned Oats, $2.49

$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Oats (4/30/11) RP 1/2

Final Price:  $1.49

Ritz Crackers or Crackerfuls, $1.99

$0.75/1 Ritz Crackerfuls Product 6oz, printable

$0.75/1 Ritz Multi-Grain Crackerfuls Product, printable

Final Price:  $1.24

Stove Top Stuffing, $0.99

Look for B4G1 Free Stove Top tear pad found in various stores

$0.50/1 Stove Top Stuffing, printable

$0.50/1 Stove Top Stuffing Mix (5/3/11) SS 4/3

Final Price:  $0.49

Idahoan Flavored Mashed Potatoes, $0.49

$1/3 Idahoan Flavored Potatoes, printable manufacturer coupon on Target site

$1/3 Idahoan Flavored Potatoes, printable

Final Price:  $0.16 wyb 3

Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin 4-6pk, $1.99

$0.60/1 Jell-O Refrigerated Snacks (5/3/11) SS 4/3

Final Price:  $1.39

Jell-O Temptations 3pk, $1.99

$1/1 Jell-O Temptations 3pk, printable

$1/1 Jell-O Temptations 3pk, printable

Final Price:  $0.99

Smith's Deals 4/13 Thru 4/19

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.

$5 GIFT CARD PROMO

Buy any 4 participating General Mills Cereals or Snacks, get a Smith’s $5 Gift Card to be redeemed on your next visit. Purchases must be made in a single shopping visit between 4/13 and 4/26.  (LIMIT 1 reward per transaction.)  The prices below reflect purchasing 4 participating items**.

**Participating items:  All General Mills Cereals (8.9oz or larger), Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars, Sweet & Salty Nut Granla Bars, Chewy TrialMix Bars, Yogurt Bars Variety Pack, Granola Thins, Nut Clusters, Fiber One Chewy ars, 90 Calorie Bars, Chex Mix (Cheddar & Traditional only 15oz and 20 oz bonus bag).   While each of these items are participating items, I believe only select General Mills cereals (Honey Nut Cheerios, Cheerios, Golden Grahams pictured), Fiber One or Nature Valley Granola Bars (select varities) are on sale 4 for $10.

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal, $2.50

$0.55/1 Honey Nut Cheerios, Cellfire digital coupon

$1/3 General Mills Cereals, printable (GS Group A)

General Mills Original Cheerios, $2.50

$0.55/1 Original Cheerios, printable (GS Group A)

When you buy 4, you'll pay as little as $1.95 each ($7.80).  You'll then receive a $5 Gift Card (limit 1 per transaction) bringing your total down to $2.80 or $0.70 per box!

Fiber One Bars, $2.50
$1/2 Fiber One Bars, printable
Buy 4; Pay $8; Get $5 Catalina (Limit 1 per transaction)
Final Price:  $0.75 each wyb 4

Other available General Mills cereal coupons:

$0.75/1 Cookie Crisp cereal, Cellfire digital coupon

$0.55/1 Trix Cereal, Cellfire digital coupon

$0.75/1 Total Cereal, Cellfire digital coupon

$0.75/1 FiberOne Cereal, Softcoin digital coupon

$0.55/1 Cocoa Puffs Cereal, Softcoin digital coupon

$0.75/1 Frosted, Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, Fruity, Chocolate, Oat Clusters Crunch, Yogurt Burst, Cinnamon Burst Cheerios, Softcoin digital coupon

Duncan Hines Cake Mix, $1

Duncan Hines Frosting, $1

Buy 2 Duncan Hines Frosting, Get 1 Duncan Hines Cake Mix Free, printable 

Final Price:  $0.66 each wyb 3

Smith's Eggs, $0.99

$0.55/2 Dozen Eggs, printable (GS Group B)

Final Price:  $0.67 each

Nestle Baking Morsels, $2

Buy 3, Get $2 Off Your Next Purchase

Buy 4, Get $3 Off Your Next Purchase

$1.10/3 Nestle Morsels, printable

Buy 3; Pay $4.90; Get $2 Catalina

Buy 4; Pay $6.90; Get $3 Catalina

Final Price:  $0.97 each

Panda Express FREE Entree

Get a FREE single-serving entree at Panda Express when you purchase a two or three entree plate. This coupon is good through April 26, 2011.

Enfamil $5/1 Rare Coupon

This $5/1 Enfamil Gentlease, A.R. or ProSobee coupon at the Grocery Smarts Group A coupons site will disappear quickly.  Enter the zip code 07461 and sort 'foods' to find it more quickly.  Head over right away and print if you're interested!  

Zulily Blow-Out Event; Girls Bathing Suits $6.49

Zulily is having a Blow-Out Sale event today and you can find some drastically reduced items.  I love Zulily! You never know exactly what you'll find—the brands they offer change every day. It's like finding a treasure chest full of cute stuff.  Membership is free and I know you'll love it too.  Head over and look around - you might just find something you've been looking for!

This girls bathing suit is just $6.49! 

This boys navy & red polo & plaid shorts are just $11.49.

And this Jovi Home Green Chill Pillow is just $15.49 (regularly $48).

Free Arby's Curly Fries With Coupon 4/15

Just pulled this from the Arby's Facebook Page:  "Who likes Curly Fries? Better yet, who likes FREE Curly Fries? This Friday we're celebrating FREE FryDay at Arby's! Stay tuned, as we will be providing you with a coupon for a FREE Value Curly Fry later this week!  To kickoff Tax Weekend, we're giving away FREE Value Curly Fries on Friday, April 15th!  To get your FREE Value Curly Fries, all you need to do is visit the Arby's Facebook Page later this week to print your coupon."

Old Navy $8 Cropped Cardis 4/16 Only

Old Navy is have another One Day Wonder Sale this Saturday (4/16).  Women & girls cropped cardis are only $8 in-store only.  Even though it says 'in-store only', Old Navy sometimes offers the same deal online, so you might want to check it out on Saturday.

Egg Coupon is Back in Time for Easter!

The Egg coupon is back!  Just in time for Easter when it seems egg prices go up!  This printable coupon for $0.55/2 one-dozen cartons of eggs will save you money when you're hard-boiling all those eggs for the Easter bunny to hide.

$1/2 Coke or Dasani Printable

Print this coupon for $1/2 Coke or Dasani 20 oz Products.  Soft drink coupons are rare - so hop on it!

Walgreens Aquafresh Training Toothpaste Deal

Walgreens will have a special ad coming out April 20-23.  The Aquafresh Training Toothpaste will be on sale for $1.99 and if you're interested, there are some printable coupons you might want to print now so you're ready:

Aquafresh Training Toothpaste, $1.99

Use $1/1 Aquafresh Training Toothpaste, Walgreens IVC coupon book

AND use $0.75/1 Aquafresh Training Toothpaste, printable

Final Price:  $0.24 

Baja Fresh $2 Baja Bowl

Did you catch Undercover Boss Sunday night with the CEO of Baja Fresh?  I love to see the guys in suits doing the everyday jobs--mopping floors, cleaning toilets, working the grill.  Even if you didn't see the episode (it was a good one), you can take advantage of these savings thanks to Undercover Boss!  Print your coupon for your $2 Baja Bowl at Baja Fresh.  Coupon is valid through 4/24.

FREE Essence of Beauty Product at CVS Facebook

Head over to the CVS Beauty Facebook page and 'like' them.  Enter your CVS Extra Care Card number and email address to get a coupon for a free Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product.  This offer ends 4/15.

More CVS Deals 4/10 Thru 4/16

Starting Sunday 4/10 you can get a $10 ECB when you spend $20 on select Lysol, AirWick or Finish products. Here’s a money making scenario with Air Wick i-Motion Freshmatic Kits (on sale for $5 each):

(4) Air Wick Freshmatic iMotion Kits @ $5 = $20

Use (4) $4/1 AirWick Freshmatic Starter Kit (5/1/11) SS

or (4) $4/1 AirWick Freshmatic Starter Kit, printable

Pay $4; Get $10 ECBs

Final Price:  FREE + $6 moneymaker

Buy $20, Get $10 Extra Bucks when you buy Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Care (Limit 1)

$2/1 Garnier Moisturizer Product (5/6/11) RP 2/6

$1/1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer (6/6/11) RP 1/9

$1/1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer (6/6/11) RP 1/9

$1/1 Garnier Moisturizer (7/10/11) RP 4/10

$2.50/1 Garnier Ultra-Lift Moisturizer or Treatment, printable

Deal Idea:
Buy 1 Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream, $14.99
Buy 1 Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Fresh Cleansing Foam, $5.99
Use $2.50/1 – Garnier Ultra-Lift Moisturizer or Treatment, printable
And $1.00/1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer from RP 1/9
Pay $17.48;  Get $10 ECBs
Final Price:  $3.74 each

Filippo Berio Olive Oil, 16.9-17 oz, $3.99

$1/1 Filippo Berio Olive Oil (6/30/11) SS 4/3

$1/1 Filippo Berio Olive Oil, printable

Final Price: $2.99

All You Magazine Just $0.69 Per Issue

If you've been thinking about getting an All You Magazine subscription, now it the perfect time!  Today only, through Ebates you can get a 51% cash rebate at Magazines.com.  You can get a 2-year subscription for $16.66 ($0.69 per issue)!

To take advantage of the deal:

Head over to Ebates and login or sign up (it's FREE)

Type Magazines.com into the search bar

Type 'all you' into the magazines.com search bar

Add the 12-issue or 24-issue to your cart

You'll get 51% cash back in your Ebates account

Kohl's 20% Off Kids & Babies Apparel

Easter is April 24th and Kohl's is making it easier to save money on your kids Easter outfits.  Now through 4/12 you can get 20% off your entire purchase of kids and baby apparel at Kohls.com by using the code KIDS20.  Shop Kohl's through Ebates and earn an additional 2% rebate.  You can also print this shopping pass and take advantage of the same savings in-store.

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day 4/12

Tuesday, April 12th is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops.  To celebrate 33 years of scoopin, they're offering their loyal customers (and even new customers) a free cone just for stopping in. So check here for the nearest location and start enjoying the crazy Ben & Jerry flavors!

JoAnn Fabric & Craft 40% Off One Regular Price Item

Use this 40% Off One Regular Price Item printable coupon when you shop at JoAnn Fabrics through 4/23.

CVS Deals 4/10 Thru 4/16

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.

These Easter deals start Sunday, 4/10, but only run thru Tuesday:

Russell Stover, Single Egg 1 oz or Chocolate Bunny 0.875 oz, $0.74

Pay $0.74; Get $0.74 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)

Final Price:  FREE

Super Miracle Bubbles 16 oz, $1.99

Pay $1.99; Get $1.99 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)

Final Price:  FREE

Starting 4/10 and running thru 4/16:

Spend $20 on Select Airwick or Lysol Items and get $10 Extra Care Bucks (Limit 1)

Air Wick scented Oil Refills (2 pk.), Spray Refills, iMotion Refill or Kit, $5

Lysol Neutra Air or Airwick Ultra Freshmatic Kit, $6

Lysol Neutra Air (10 oz.)

Lysol All Purpose Cleaner (23-32 oz.)

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes (28-35 ct.), 2/$5

Lysol Disinfectant Spray (12.5 oz.), $4

Finish Jet-Dry Rinse (8.45 oz.), Gelpacs or Powerball Tabs (20 ct.), $3

Check the Grocery Smarts coupon list  (scroll down the page) for matching coupons

Deal Idea:
Buy (4) Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic Kits at $6
Use (4) $4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit (5/1/11) SS 3/20
Pay $8; Get $10 ECBs
Final Price:  (4) FREE + $2 Moneymaker

Or

Buy (3) Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic Kits at $6
Buy (1) Air Wick Neutra Air Spray at $2.50
Use (3) $4/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Starter Kit (5/11/11) SS 3/20
Use (1) $1.50/1 Lysol Neutra Air Aerosol (4/19/11) SS 3/20
Pay $7; Get $10 ECBs
Final Price:  FREE + $3 Moneymaker

Jergens, Biore or Curel Skin Care Products, 2/$15

Biore Cleanser, Scrubs, Towelettes (30 ct.), Pore Strips (6-8 ct.)
Get $5 ECBs wyb $15
$3/2 Jergens Moisturizer or Natural Glow (4/9/11) SS 3/6

$1/1 Curel Moisturizer (4/30/11) SS 3/6

FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Biore Pore Strip (5/31/11) SS 3/6

Deal Idea:
Buy (1) Biore Cleanser 
Buy (1) Biore Strips 
Use FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Biore Pore Strip (5/31/11) SS 3/6
Pay $7.50; Get $5 ECBs
Final Price:  $1.25 each

Ruby Tuesday BOGO Free Entree Coupon

At Ruby Tuesday, receive a free entree of your choice (up to $10) when you purchase a Seafood, Steaks, Chicken, Ribs, Pasta or Brunch entree with this coupon!

Walgreens Deals 4/10 Thru 4/16

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.

Gatorade Products

Buy 1 of Each, Get $5 Mail In Rebate (Prints at Register)

Gatorade Prime, $1.50

Gatorade Perform, $1

Gatorade Recover, $2.50

Pay $5; Submit $5 MIR

Final Price:  FREE

Carefree Pantiliners, $0.99; Get $1 RR

$0.50/1 Carefree Product (6/30/11) RP 3/27

Pay $0.49; Get $1 RR

Final Price:  FREE + $0.50 moneymaker

Biore Pore Strips & Cleansers, $5.99; Get $5 RR wyb 2

FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Biore Pore Strip (5/31/11) SS 3/6

Pay $5.99; Get $5 RR

Final Price:  $0.50 each wyb both

Snickers Easter Eggs, $0.29

$2/2 Mars Easter Product (4/24/11) All You Magazine Apr '11

$1/2 Mars Easter Product (4/24/11) RP 3/20

$1/2 Mars Candy, printable (GS Group A)

Final Price:  FREE

(Tip: To avoid beeps at the register buy four and use one $1/2 coupon)

Groupon - $30 for $50 Floral Bouquets Incl. Delivery

Mother's Day is right around the corner and what mom or grandma doesn't like flowers?  Groupon is offering this online deal on floral bouquets from Touched By Flowers.  For $30 you get $50 to spend on floral bouquets and shipping is included!  This is a $59.99 deal for $30.  The deal is listed under Wichita, Kansas (but it's an online deal so you don't have to live in Wichita to take advantage of the offer).  Just click through the "More Great Deals Nearby" on the right side of the page.  The deal runs through Monday and there is a limit of 5 per person.

To take advantage of this deal:

Log in or sign up with Groupon (it's FREE!)

If the deal doesn't show up on your city's listings, click on the arrow next to your city near the top of the page.

Click on K for Kansas and then click on Wichita

Click on buy and the deal is yours!

FREE Purex Crystals Softener at Albertsons

Purex Crystals Softener, $2.99; Get $1 Catalina
  $2/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener (4/30/11) RP 3/13
 printable, $1/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener
Pay $0.99; Get $1 Catalina

Final Price:  FREE

 Purex Detergent, $2.99; Get $1 Catalina
$1/1 Purex Ultra Concentration Laundry Detergent (4/16/11) RP 2/20
Pay $1.99; Get $1 Catalina
Final Price:  $0.99

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing $2.99; Get $1 Catalina
  $1/1 Hidden Valley Salad Dressing (5/15/11) SS 3/13
  $1/1 Hidden Valley Bottled Salad Dressing
Pay $1.99; Get $1 Catalina

Final Price:  $0.99

Classico Pasta Sauce, 2/$4; Get $1 wyb 2

$1/2 Classico Pasta Sauce wyb Fresh Beef (4/10/11) SS 3/6

Pay $3 + Beef; Get $1 Catalina

Final Price:  $1 each + cost of beef

Buy One Get One Free Minor League Baseball Ticket

Take me out to the ballgame!  Kraft is offering their B1G1 Free Minor League Baseball Ticket promo again this year.  By bringing your Kraft Singles wrappers you can get a free Minor League Baseball ticket to any Tuesday night home game.  Whoo-hoo!  There are some bigtime baseball fans in our family who will love this deal!  

Here in Las Vegas, our team is the Las Vegas 51s.  You can check their full schedule here.  It looks like there are nine Tuesday home games scheduled this season. 

Living Social Deals - Today Only

Living Social has some national deals available today only (sorry about the late notice!) but you still have time to get in on them.

Just sign in or register to your Living Social account.
Go to the city or area listed by clicking on 'More Deals'.
Buy your deal and enjoy your savings!

•Little Rock - $15 for a $30 voucher to RumbaTime Watches (shipping is not included)

•Charlotte - $35 for choice of 8 Filet Mignon (5 oz), 4 T-Bone Steaks (13 oz), or 6 Ribeyes (8 oz) from Juicy Steaks International

Payless ShoeSource 20% Off Purchase

Here's a coupon for 20% Off Your Purchase at Payless ShoeSource valid through April 24th.  This coupon comes just in time for Easter shoes!

Family Dollar - $5/$25 Purchase

Fill out a short survey and you'll be able to print this coupon for $5 Off $25 at Family Dollar.

Extreme or Average Couponing?

I missed recording the second half hour TLC Extreme Couponing episode!  Darn!  Let's talk about the first episode.  Tiffany, the mother of 7 from Texas, and her husband were (imo) the more 'realistic' shoppers of the episode I watched.  Okay, I say 'realistic' in a very tongue and cheek way.  As the mother of eight myself, maybe I could relate to her!   I've often wished I'd had access to the internet when we were spending more on groceries than our house payment.  When she said she felt the walls of her home were closing in on her I was reminded of our days with 8 kids in a three bedroom house.  Just having that many children (with their accompanying clothes, toys, books, friends, etc.) can give you that feeling!  Having said that, who spends days planning a shopping trip?

Who wants to be that kind of couponer?  The definition of extreme - 'of a character or kind farthest removed from the ordinary or average; exceeding the bounds of moderation.'  By definition, TLCs Extreme Couponing lives up to it's name.  But what can the 'average' couponers learn about what to do and what not to do from the show?

1. Start your couponing on the internet.  You have available at your fingertips (and not true for all parts of the country) the Grocery Smarts list of weekly sales WITH coupon matchups from coupon inserts!  Take advantage of this great tool to realize greater savings.  The work is done for you.  What a time-saver.
2. Buy products your family uses.  Why do we even have to say this?  Don't buy 62 bottles of mustard when your family doesn't like mustard!  You can't save money when you spend it on products that sit on your shelf and take up space (and nothing else)!  Don't waste money on something you will never use.  Do you notice how the TLC show always films these shoppers in front of their stockpile?
3. Stockpile.  Let's redefine your perception of this word.  It doesn't mean hoarding!  It does mean buying as much product as you can afford and can store when that product is on sale, not when you necessarily 'need' it.  Who needs a shower filled with paper towels?  I need a shower for a shower!  You are the only one who can determine the size of your stockpile.  Having said that - don't buy items if you don't already know where you're going to store them.  You need to manage your stockpile and not allow your stockpile to manage you.
4. Protect your time like you protect your money.  With the Grocery Smarts tools and shortcuts you learn at a Grocery Smarts class, you know you don't need to spend hours and hours (or days!) planning your shopping trips.  The goal is to save MONEY and TIME!  Guard against falling into that 'extreme' category by setting realistic couponing goals.
5. Plan to save at least 50%.  Okay, so people won't be standing at the checkout cheering your deal because you took 2 hours to checkout and bought $1000 worth of groceries for $54 . . . but I can almost guarantee you'll be excited.  I always am!  And your cashier may compliment you on your shopping skills.  Please don't buy sale items just to increase your savings (remember the 62 mustards?).  When you're buying what you need and use (including dairy, meat & produce) AND stockpiling, your can average a 50% savings easily.
6. It's okay to miss a deal.  Again, only buy what you use, what you need and what you have the room to stockpile! 

I applaud your couponing efforts.  Whatever you're saving by using coupons - remember you ARE saving.  And isn't that ultimately the goal of couponing?