My Shopping Trip Today

This is a picture of three different transactions, two at Albertsons and one at Safeway....

Sorry, I don't know what happened, but this picture is not very clear. Here is how they played out....

Albertsons Transaction #1

Lysol Wipes X3 @$1.79 each

-$1/1 ordered from recent insert X3

-Doublers X3(doubled to $0.79)

=FREE plus tax of $0.47

Albertsons Transaction #2

Ronzoni Pasta X2 @$1.69 each

-$1/2 printable

- Doubler X1

=$1.38, making them $0.69 each

McCormick Seasoning X4 @ $1 each

-$1/2 off of tearpad recently X2

-Doubler X2

=FREE

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs @ $6.94

-$3/1 markdown

= $3.94

Spent $5.32

Transaction #3 at Safeway

Fruit Smoothie X4 @ $1 each

-$1/1 printable X4

=FREE

Okay, so without coupons today, I would have paid $43.53, but with my coupons and savings I only paid $5.82. I SAVED $37.71!

Thanks!

Cheryl

$2/2 Nivea Lip Care

Yay! I love these kind of coupons. Just go on over here to print ou $2/2 Nivea Lip Care.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Cheryl

Free Disney on Demand!

This deal is from September 2nd through September 6th.

Free Disney on Demand!

Thanks to My Litter for sharing this!

Cheryl

Some New Printables This Morning

Here are a few printables that I came across this morning....

Go here to get these coupons....
SAVE $2.00 Garnier WHEN YOU BUY GARNIER HERBASHINE COLOR CR... (These are on sale at Riteaid this week)
Save $1 DelMonte when you buy ONE (1) Del Monte® Ready-to... (These also are on sale this week at Safeway=FREE)
$1.00 Tums OFF ANY TUMS® (24ct. or larger)  (Use this in conjunction with the Target coupon for some FREE Tums at Target)
$1.00 OFF ANY 2 Cap'N Crunch Boxes of Cap’n Crunch® Cereal (I hear these are on sale at Walgreens this week making them $0.50 each)
SAVE $0.50 Simply Asia on any ONE (1) Simply Asia® product
SAVE $0.50 Thai Kitchen on any ONE (1) Thai Kitchen® product
$1.00 OFF Nutella® One 13 oz. Jar or Larger of Nutella® The...
Save $1.00 Life Cereal on any 2 boxes of Quaker® Life cereal
Go on over here to get these coupons....
Save $1.00 on ONE package of any LUNCHABLES Lunch Combinations WITH water
Save $1.00 on any Baby Magic® Product 16.5 oz or larger (available at your local supercenter)
Save $1.00 on any three (3) REESE'S®, KIT KAT®, or HERSHEY'S® snack size bags (9-22 oz.) (Halloween is coming. You might want to print this and save it for a good sale).
Save $1.00 On any size Wholly Guacamole
Save $1.00 On any two Wholly Guacamole products

Thanks!

Cheryl

Home Made Baby Wipes

Check out this great recipe for making your own baby wipes. I got this (the pictures and the recipe) from Fistful of Coupons.

Ingredients:


1 Roll of Paper Towels (I recommend Viva as it has a nice cotton feel to it)
2 Cups Water
2 Tbsp. any Baby Oil, Apricot Oil, Mineral Oil, or Tea Tree Oil/ Malaleuca(anti-fungal)
1 Tbsp. Baby Wash (optional)
1 water-tight container (I love the Ziploc large round tub)

Directions:
Take the paper towel roll and cut in in half. You can take some large kitchen shears or a sharp knife. To the Water-tight container add your water, 2 Tbsp. any of the oils listed and optionally the baby wash. Gently mix the ingredients together and drop in the paper towel half. Seal the container and flip upside down. Within about 10-15 minutes normally the whole roll has been absorbed. Open it up and remove the cardboard paper towel holder and you can start using the wipes!

Baby Oil + other oils
I know from my baby shower I already had lots of baby oil that people had given me. I had NO IDEA what to do with baby oil, so I just didn’t use it. As for other oils you can find them at natural food stores or possibly even at Fred Meyer. My sister-in-law buys the Burts Bee’s apricot oil because she loves the smell. She doesn’t add the baby wash to her’s either. Another friend uses the J&J Lavendar baby oil to make her’s smell better. Other’s use the Tea Tree Oil/Melaleuca because it’s an antifungal/antibacterial which will help if your baby gets yeast infections.

Price Breakdown:
Typically you can get the Viva paper towels for around $1 per roll. I have seen them as low as $7.99 for a 10-pack at Target. This week at RiteAid you can get a 6-pack for $5.99 (or $1 per roll). The Viva rolls have 50 sheets, so when you cut the roll in half you get 100 wipes.

Baby oil + generic baby wash can be purchased as low as $1 at the dollar store or if you coupon you might score a great deal. The oil and wash hold enough 10+ batches of wipes..so it costs about .20 per roll.

So these cost about $1.20 for 100 Wipes!
Thanks Fistful of Coupons!

Cheryl

Cap'N Crunch for $0.50 at Walgreens

I am hearing that Walgreens has specially marked packages of Cap’N Crunch cereal for just $1.00, which goes nicely with the new Cap’N Crunch Cereal Printable Coupon on Red Plum! I believe there were coupons in one of the inserts from this past weekend too.

So, here's the deal.....
Buy 2 Cap’N Crunch Cereals: $1.00 ea.
Use $1.00 Cap’N Crunch Cereal Printable Coupon
or coupon from insert this past weekend
Final Price: $.50 ea.

I do have to admit that I have not verified if we are able to score this deal locally. If you know, would you please share.

Thanks Coupon Gal!

Cheryl

Have You Ever Just Had One of Those Days?

Okay, so before I show you the picture I JUST have to say a few words. Many of you, who have been following me for a while, have met/seen my "assistant" Blakey. Well, I have to tell you, he is such a card. Every time we turn around he is making us laugh for some reason or another. He REALLY is the family clown. Of course ALL of my kids are great and have their unique personalities. I could go on an on about my kids (as I'm sure many of you could too about your own children). Well, since most of you have met Blakey via in person or through my blogs, I just HAVE to share this picture with you.

Okay, so yesterday (Monday) evening we decided to go out to dinner (yes, with a coupon) and we were REAL hungry. We sent each of the kids to go in and go potty "AND wash your hands too." Okay, now you are done with that, "go and get your shoes on, so we get be ready to walk out the door." Blakey comes out of his "filthy" bedroom, where he can't find a single thing (yes, he has managed to turn his room upside down in a matter of days), and says "I cannot find my other shoe." I say, "you need to go back in there and find it, because you just had it a couple of hours ago." This is what happens when you ask him to pick his stuff up and he just takes it and chucks it in his room. Things just kind of land wherever. "We are going to leave in a few minutes and you'd better have your shoes on." I am trying to work with him in getting things done the first time I tell him. It is still a work in progress I tell ya'.

Okay, so we are off and running. Get to the restaurant, park the van, my husband goes to open the back door and he is presented with this...........

Look at his shoes!!! So, we ask him why he has two different shoes on, and he comes back with "well, I couldn't find my other flip-flop." Well, to his credit, he has them on the right feet and he DID get his shoes on so we could leave. :)

I don't think I have EVER laughed so hard. So, we came home and I took this picture. As you can see, he is a bit messy and not too happy with me.

Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all. Maybe you won't think it is as funny as I did, but I wanted to share.

Ever have anything like this happen with your kiddos?

Thanks!

Cheryl

Target trip today

Okay, so before I went to Yokes today I went out to Target to see about getting some John Frieda and "other" stuff. This was kinda' messed up. All I have to say is MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!! I don't know if you have heard recently, but there has been some whispering about "guests" not getting the full amount of their coupons off when shopping at Target. I have been hearing of this for a while now and had never had such a thing happen to me, until today, and to say the least "I am still quite confused." My deal doesn't make sense to me, although I am happy with what I paid, it doesn't make sense to me.

Okay, so here is what I did today.

Without coupons, this would have cost me $38.21. With coupons and savings, this SHOULD HAVE cost me something like $12.21. Okay, so I am going to show you my receipt because it is MEHESSED UP! I wound up actually only paying....$6.16. You can double click on the image below to see it better.

 Okay, so, a little explanation....

Diet Mountain Dew (for my husband, I really do not like buying the stuff as it makes my total go up)

$2.66X2

-$1/1 X2

=$3.32, making them $1.66 each

Feminine Cloths X4 at $1.77 each

-$2/2 X2

=$3.08, making them $0.77 each

Tums X1 at $1.92

-$1/1 Target coupon

-$1/1 Manufacturer coupon

=FREE, making it $0.03 overage

John Frieda at $5.39 each X4

-$3/2 Target coupon X2 (I'm not sure if these are still available)

-$3/1 X4 from recent insert

=$3.56, making them $0.89 each!

Okay, so I was checking my receipt before I left and the receipt does not show that it took off two of my four John Frieda manufacturer coupons and only $1.77 off of two Summer's Eve (should be $2/2). Okay, so, I have been scouring and scouring my receipt and it just does NOT make sense to me. So, I waited for my hubby to get home, so he could help me figure this out and this is what we have come up with........

ALL of my coupons DID come off, but just did not show up on my receipt. I have no idea why that would happen, and it makes absolutely NO sense. I feel really bad, 'cause she gave me money back that I wasn't supposed to get back, but we both could not make sense of the receipt and she works there! So, I will be going in and speaking with them in the next week or so. I have been really swamped with work and today was one of the only days I was able to get out this week and get some shopping done. So, we'll see. Anyway, so just a word to the wise, watch your receipt and take your calculator with you. :) I take mine, but still manage to get messed up. ;)

ADDENDUM:  When I posted this yesterday I forgot to mentioned that the girl at the customer service desk did mention that they just recently received an e-mail stating that there were "weird" things happening with coupons not coming off of "guests" orders. So, just and FYI for you, they are aware of it.

Thanks!

Cheryl

**Repost** Instant Win Game on Facebook for Albertsons

I am reposting this, as I have heard of many people winning. I have won TWICE!! If you know me at all, I'm not a winner and I have won twice! So, if you are interested, go give it a try, you might be lucky too.

If you didn't know already, there is a new instant win game over on the Albertsons Facebook page. You will have to "like" them, then that will give you access to play the instant want game. Many people are reporting wins. I have to admit that I went and played this morning and....I WON!!! Yay! I won a $25 gift card! I am SOOOOOOO excited. So, if you are interested in playing, go here and that will take you to their page.

Thanks Coupon Posse' for the heads up!

P.S.~Let us know if you win. :)
Cheryl

Yogurt Cheese

Remember that recipe I posted a week or two ago called "Yogurt Cheese?" Well, I tried it and I liked it!! It was soooooo very easy and a real nice change from "regular" yogurt. If you need the recipe, click over on the recipes tab at the top of my blog and you will come across it. All I did was.....

1. Bought a big container of FF plain yogurt. (I have yet to make my own yogurt).

2. Lined a strainer with coffee filters.

3.  Placed the lined strainer over a big bowl.

4. Poured the full container of yogurt into the lined strainer.

5. Placed it in the fridge overnight.

And, this is what it looked like when it was done.

Look at how thick and creamy it is.

This what the yogurt "water" looks like when you are done. This is the "stuff" that drained out of the yogurt.

Okay, so, now all I have to do is add a little bit of vanilla extract and some Splenda and I'm good to go. It tastes very very good. And, I feel it is VERY frugal too. So, I just have a half-a-cup of this (1 point worth) with some fresh fruit and yum!

Thanks!

Cheryl

Yokes' Deal With Some Doublers

I went out today to get a little shopping done. I don't normally use doublers at Yokes, nothing against it, I just don't normally. Anyway, I really wanted to get some more FREEEEE pickles. Yep, a girl has to have her pickles. :) Anyway, here is what I came away with and I'm very very happy with it!

So, without coupons, this would have cost me $18.41. With my coupons, this cost me......$1.72!

Ronzoni pasta 2X$1.50=$3

-$0.50/1X2 from Blinkie at Safeway a month or so ago

-Doubler X2 (She took off $2,one dollar for each doubler)

=FREE

Nalley Pickles 5X$1.50=$7.50

-$1.50/1X5 from RP 8/29

=FREE!!!

Crest toothpaste2X$0.79 (I think these were supposed to be $0.97 each)

-$1/1 X2 ordered from previous insert

=$0.42 overage total, $0.21 overage from each coupon

M&M Pretzel1X$2.99

-$1/1 X1 ordered from previous insert

Doubled at $1/1

=$0.99

Note:  The Crest originally rang up at $2.46 each (Crest Tatar). So, I had to go back in and have that fixed. They were so good about giving my money back and then only charging me $0.79 for each toothpaste (not on purpose), but anyway they were just really nice!

Thanks!

Cheryl

The Frugal Life of a Mom is Being Honored with an Award!!

The Frugal Life of a Mom has been honored with A Blog With Substance Award!!


Okay, so I started this blog only months ago and I absolutely love it. I LOVE talking coupons and deals! I LOVE sharing coupons and deals (I have a  big mouth)! I have met a lot of people doing this, both in person and via the Internet. It's amazing the type of bond there is between fellow couponers. Thank you so much for your support and making this even more fun.


Okay, so the rules for this wonderful award, "A Blog With Substance" Award....

1. Thank the blogger who awarded it to you. So, onto my thanks....
THANKS A MILLION TIMES OVER TO THE AWESOME LADIES OVER AT THE COUPON POSSE!!! You gals have been so good to me and have shared so much with me as a blogger and as a bloghopper. You gals rock!!

2. Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using 5 words.

Fun-It is absolutely fun getting an AWESOME deal and then getting to share about it with you all.

Family-It is spendy having a family these days (not that it was much cheaper back then), but I love sharing ways for the family to get out and have fun with the kiddos or even other family members without having to spend your right arm and your right let. ;)

Frugal-I, personally, have saved sooooo much money learning how to coupon and in-turn have learned to become "frugal."

Honest-I am a FIRM believer in Karma. What goes around ALWAYS comes back around. I never knowingly will share a dishonest deal.

Sharing-I love sharing deals with you all and I love hearing about all the deals you all have come away with.

3. Pass it on to 10 other people you feel have blogs with real substance.

Here are some of my favorite picks for this award. Thanks to EVERYONE for sharing such GREAT information and your hard work!!

Fistful of Coupons

A Thrifty Mom

Fabulously Frugal

Tightwad in Utah

Clippin' With Carie

My Litter

Hooked on Bargains

Thrifty and Thriving

The Coupon High

Passion for Savings

Thanks again Coupon Posse'!

Cheryl

Walgreens Pepsi and Redbox Movie Deal

It has been reported that from 9/1/10 through 9/25/10, when you buy any two (2) Pepsi 2 liter beverages at Walgreens, you will get a FREE one night Redbox movie rental. Alternatively, when you buy any four (4) Pepsi 2 liter beverages, you will get 2 FREE one night Redbox movie rentals.

A Catalina will print at the register(at Walgreens) with your free movie rental code. I hear that Pepsi 2 liters are on sale this week for $1.  So, this week is a good week to take advantage of this offer, just remember not to make your purchase until Wednesday, September 1st.

Thanks Smart Shopping Ladies!

Cheryl

It's That Time of The Month Again

Remember to go print out the coupons you are interested in as it is the end of the month. Remember that the coupons usually get changed at the beginning of the new month, so if you have one or some that you have been waiting to print, you may want to print them now so you don't miss out on them. Here are a few sites you may be interested in going to see if they have something you would like...

Redplum
Coupons.com
Smart Source
Betty Crocker
Eat Better America

Thanks!

Cheryl

New Target Coupons

There are some "new" Target coupons over here this morning, or at least they are new to me. Here are a few.......

$1 off With purchase of two 9.9-oz. or larger M&M's bagged candy
$1 off 8-oz. or larger Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion
$1 off 4.3-oz. Sensodyne iso-active toothpaste
$1 off Neutrogena facial care item
$2 off Neutrogena face cosmetic item
$2 off With purchase of two Garnier Nutritionisteskin care items
$1.50 off Vaseline Hand or Body lotion
$1.50 off 8-pk. Dove Men-Care or 8-pk. Dove or 12-pk. Lever 2000 Bar soap
75¢ off Suave hair care item
75¢ off Wish Bone 16-oz. pourable dressing or 7-oz. salad spritzers
75¢ off With purchase of two Skippy peanut butter
$1.50 off Pond's face skin care item
$1 off two Stove Top® products
$1 off 285-ct. or larger Q-tips swabs
$1 off All® liquid laundry detergent
$1 off Degree or Dove Deodorant or Body mist
 
Thanks!
 
Cheryl

Local Spokane County Fair

Are you going to the Spokane County Fair this year? I do not normally go to the fair (I REALLY dislike the fair), but I do manage to go with my kids' school to help out. Anyway, I had forgot all about this until my friend, Tammy, and I were talking yesterday and she had mentioned that she went and pre-bought her admission tickets for the the fair.

The fair runs from September 10-19, 2010, and the theme is "It's an AG-Venture"

You can get your tickets early for a discounted price. Here is a bit of info that I got from their site....

Save a little cash this year by visiting us prior to the Fair opening. Pre-Season discounted tickets will go on sale beginning July 6 running through September 9. Remember...Fair Admission is charged on a daily basis. Once you're inside, exhibits, North Stage performances and a whole lot more are absolutely free! Food, beverages, carnival rides, games, and most Grandstand Arena entertainment will have an additional cost.


ADULT (14 to 64 years of age) - $7.00
YOUTH (7 to 13 years of age) - $5.00
SENIOR (65 years of age and over) - $5.00
CHILD (6 years of age and under) - FREE
TEN-PUNCH PASS (good for ten admissions to the Fair) - $45.00
FAMILY PAK (includes 2 adult and 4 youth admissions, 30 carnival ride tickets, and $3.00 in food coupons) - $39.00


Do you accept checks or credit cards for ticket purchases?
Tickets may be purchased using cash, a check made out to SCF&EC, or via credit card (Discover, Mastercard, or Visa).
Where can I purchase pre-season tickets?
Tickets will be available at the Fair and Expo Center Office as well as other locations throughout the area including the following. Please contact them directly for hours of operation.
Downtown - County Commissioners Office (County Courthouse) / 477-2268
Mead - Big R (15228 N Newport Highway) / 465-8100
Medical Lake - Village Supply (220 E Lake) / 299-3451
Spokane Area - Safeway Stores (Adult / Family Paks Only)
Valley - Big R (8307 E Trent) / 922-1090
Valley - HAV Western Wear (14902 E Sprague) / 924-4945
Valley - Super 8 Motel (2020 N Argonne Rd) / 928-4888
TicketsWest Outlets throughout the Greater Spokane Area


Where can I park when I come to the Fair?
Parking is available on our grounds at the Main Gate and the South Gate. Handicapped parking is located at both gates. The Interstate Fair provides handicapped accessible parking spaces, more than code requirement, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: All information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to your visit.

If you would like a little more info, just go on over here to their website.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Free Subscription to Spin Magazine

Just go on over here, fill out your info, and you should be on your way to getting Spin for a year for free. You won't even have to give them credit card info. This is only while supplies last. This would be a great magazine for the music lovers in your house.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Check out this AWESOME recipe for Tartar Sauce!!

If you like tatar sauce, I'm tellin' ya, you have to check her blog out. She has an awesome recipe for homemade tatar sauce. It looks way yummy and EASY PEASY!

Tight Wad in Utah

Thank you Tight Wad in Utah!

Cheryl

Cheap Kraft Dressing at Safeway This Weekend

So, this weekend, Saturday and Sunday only (8/28 and 8/29), Kraft Salad Dressing is $1.19 each at Safeway!

Use the $1.00 MFR coupons from the Build a Better Sandwich Booklet (exp 8/31) or even the $1/2 from the new coupon booklet found at Albertsons and the $1.00 Safeway Store Coupon (exp 9/7) from the Get Out & Grill Booklet (ask the Cashier to adjust it to .19 cents if they give you any trouble) for FREE Kraft Salad Dressing or close to free!
This *might* be a money maker too IF Safeway is also participating in the Kraft Salad Dressing Catalina Promo that is currently running at Albertsons. Wouldn't that be great?!

Buy 5 Kraft Salad Dressings (14 - 16 oz.) between 8/22 through 9/7 and get a $5.00 OYNO.

Thank you Coupon Posse for sharing this!
 
Cheryl

$2/1 Ball Park Franks

There is a coupon over here for $2/1 Ball Park Franks. This is through Facebook, so you will need to "like" them first and they let you print it right away. Anyway, just go on over here to print it out.

"People" are saying that these might go along nice with the "free" Doritos when you buy two Ball Park Franks coupon in the Albertsons ad this week. Well, let me tell you.......it's not quite as nice as was originally thought. The coupon in the Albertsons ad is when you buy two Ball Park Angus Beef or Beef Franks. These are something like $4.49 a package. The ones that are on sale are the "meat" franks.  I learned this the hard way and didn't get as good of a deal as I thought. :(

Anyway, just thought I would share that tidbit with you.

Thanks Coupon Posse for the heads up on this coupon!

Cheryl

Another Free Sample of U by Kotex!!!

This is a new link! Just go on over here to the Walmart website to request a free sample of U by Kotex. You just have to fill your info in, and then your sample should be on its way.

Thanks Drugstore Divas!

Cheryl

Super Sweeeet Veet Coupon $3/1!

Hey, there is an AWESOME coupon over here on Veet's Facebook page. It is for $3/1. I love these coupons! I never seem to have enough of these. Anyway, if you are interested in this coupon. Just go on over here, to their Facebook page, like them, and you will have access to print off $3 off ANY one Veet Product.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Cheryl

$2/2 Carnation Instant Breakfast

Yay, this is a high value coupon for $2/2 Carnation Instant Breakfast. Just go on over here to print your coupon out and wait for a good sale. :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Groupon Deal of The Day

Check this Groupon deal of the day out.........

Today only, the Groupon Fandango Deal is valid for a $4 movie ticket on Fandango.com (up to a $12 value)! This ticket is valid to redeem thru February 28th, 2011.

Note:  This deal comes up under "Orange County" deals.


Fine print: Limit 1 per person. Must register Fandango account. Valid for 1 ticket worth up to $12. Not valid for IMAX or 3D movies. Not for resale. No cash back.

*Go here and login or sign up for a Groupon Account (if you haven’t already)
*Then go here and you should see this Fandango offer.
*Click on “Buy” and complete your order
*Online Vouchers will show up in your account under “My Stuff” and then “My Groupons”
*Print your Voucher once your deal has been processed

*Note: It looks like the deal is on!

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Local=Are you going out for a quick lunch today?

Well, I just may have the deal for you. Ron's Drive-In (12502 East Sprague) is having celebrating 52 years! So, in honor of 52 years, they have a GREAT special today.....Get a "57 combo" for just $0.57!!! That includes the burger, fries, and a drink! Other items are on sale as well. This goes on from 10:30 am to 7 pm TODAY! You can buy individual items for $0.19! Wow! Is that a deal or what?!

I'm sure they are going to be quite busy today. :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

IHG Hotels Will Pay for Your Baggage Fees

Check this deal out.......


IHG Hotels will re-imburse airline bag fees 9/1/-12/30 (Up to $850!) To take advantage of the deal, you'll need to use a Visa card to book at least two weekend nights.


The deal claims to be applicable to fees for all airlines. In order to get reimbursed for your baggage fees, you'll need: Your hotel bill showing Visa payment method and travel dates, along with your receipt for checked airline baggage fees and travel dates. If you booked the room through a non-IHG third party, you'll also need that receipt to show that you paid with Visa and to confirm the dates of the stay.

Affiliated Hotels include:
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express
InterContinental
Crowne Plaza
Hotel Indigo
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Staybridge Suites
Candlewood Suites
 
If you are interested, just go on over here to find out more information on this deal. This would be great for all of those holiday travels, wouldn't it?
 
Thanks again Chi-Town Cheapskate!
 
Cheryl

10 Photo Magnets for only $4.94

Wow, check this deal out! You can order 10 large photo magnets for ONLY $4.94 shipped from Vistaprint! These would make really good additions to "frugal" Christmas gifts for the family.

Here is how to go about getting in on the deal..

Just go over here and scroll all the way down until you see the 10 FREE Photo Magnets offer.
Upload your photos and put in your own text.
Checkout - Do NOT add any additional items to your order.
On the partners offers page make sure all boxes are unchecked!
Choose slow 21 day shipping for cheapest shipping.
Your final cost should be around $4.94 shipped (depending your zip)!
 
Thanks Chi-Town Cheapstakes!
 
Cheryl

Free Bounce Dryer Bar for Vocal Point Members

Update-These are all gone.

If you are a Vocal Point Member, you just might have a special offer waiting for you in your e-mail. They are offering a FREE Bounce Dryer Bar to select members. If you are not currently a member of Vocal Point and you are interested, just go on over here to sign up. This actually is one of the best programs out there, in my opinion. They send you AWESOME samples. A lot of times those samples are full size and to boot they send multiple high value coupons with their products! They do ask for a short review most of the time, but it is so well worth it. So, if you are interested, just go on over here and sign up. Their website is full of GREAT information also. Go check it out....

Thanks Mojo Savings for the heads up on this!

Cheryl

Wishbone Salad Dressing

$0.50/1 coupon off of Wishbone salad dressing. Just go on over here to print it out. These are going to be on sale at Safeway this coming week.

Thanks Coupon Posse!

Cheryl

FIY=Fix It Yourself

Ever in a jam? Something breaks, you need it fixed, don't want to buy a new one, want to fix it yourself? Well, I have just the Website that could help you in your time of need. It is called Fix Ya (solutions for everything). Really, they have a ton of info on this website. Here is some of the info that I grabbed from their site...

ABOUT US



In 2005, too many product manufacturers were neglecting post-purchase customer support. While there were thousands of shopping sites and search engines, customers looking to repair, modify and beautify their belongings were left at a loss. This was a particularly egregious offence as so many brand name retailers were releasing new technologies unseen by the average consumer.

Frustrated by the lack of practical post-purchase information, entrepreneur Yaniv Bensadon set out to build a community resource capable of providing relevant and up-to-date troubleshooting data. Bensadon and his small team began aggregating practical product tips and providing then in one user-friendly site. This site became the home of the FixYa community.



Today, with over 20 million visitors and 1 million products in its database, FixYa continues to empower individuals to repair and improve upon their already-purchased possessions. Meanwhile, the company has since begun offering business services to manufacturers and retail businesses through its custom partnership opportunities. To see what FixYa users are saying about the site, visit the Testimonial Page.



Technical and customer support has taken a turn for the better. FixYa reduces support costs for manufacturers while placing power in the hands of the average consumer. Gone are the days of the impersonal phone support specialist or the cryptic repair manual. FixYa is a place where individuals can share real world experience and connect to provide each other practical advice. From fixing cars, to cameras, to iPhones, FixYans are part of a DIY revolution that helps empower techies, tinkerers and hobbyists across the globe.



FixYa is a venture-funded Web 2.0 company with offices in San Mateo, California. For more information, visit FixYa's blog or email a question via the contact page.

There is SOOOOOO much information on this website.


Thanks!

Cheryl

Maybelline $1/1 Facebook Coupon

There is a new printable if you go and "like" Maybelline, on Facebook. They will give you access to print $1/1 Maybelline Mascara. Thanks to Jessica over at Jessica's Coupons, for the heads up on this.

Thanks Jessica's Coupons!

Cheryl

New Cellfire Coupons

There are a BUNCH of new Cellfire coupons ready to be loaded on your grocery cards. Just go on over here to get them loaded up.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Some new printables

Go on over here for .......

$1/1 Revlon Nail
$5.00/1 Snuggie Varsity Blanket
$1/2 Ziplock bags
$0.55/1 Frigo cheese heads cheese products
$1/1 Campho-Phenique

Thanks!

Cheryl

New Kraft Printable Coupons

Just go on over here to print out these coupons. You'd better hurry, as I'm sure these will not last very long.

There's also $1/2 Nabisco cookies or crackers.

Thanks Coupon Katrina!

Cheryl

Tony's Coupon $1/2

Here's a good coupon. It is for $1/2 Tony's Pizza.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Walgreen's National Coupon Policy?

Hip2Save is reporting that she heard that Walgreen's is going to have a COUPON POLICY!! Wahooo! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!! This is what she has been told by one of her readers.....

I just had a conversation with the Walgreens Corporate office and was told that effective August 26th 2010, they will be implementing a National coupon policy that will be posted on their website. I look at this as good news! We will finally have an actual policy instead of just guidelines that the store manager can interpret at their own discretion. Not sure if you were already aware of this, but I know that I will be looking forward to seeing the policy listed on Walgreens website come August 26th!

I really hope this is true. Wouldn't that just be dandy? So, until then, we'll see....

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

**ANOTHER EGG RECALL**

Yep, you read that right. There was just another egg recall that was announced today.

Iowa's Hillandale Farms said Friday it was recalling its eggs after laboratory tests confirmed illnesses associated with them.

Iowa's Hillandale Farms said Friday it was recalling its eggs after laboratory tests confirmed illnesses associated with them. The company did not say how many eggs were being recalled or if it is connected to Wright County Egg, the other Iowa farm that recalled 380 million eggs earlier this week.

It looks like the eggs were distributed to grocery distribution centers, retail groceries and food service companies which service or are located in fourteen states, including Arkansas, California, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

You can go on over here to read the full article.


Thanks!

Cheryl

Old Navy Coupons

Are you doing any school shopping? If so, I have a couple of coupons here for you. One is for 30% off and The Leukemia&Lymphoma Society gets 5% of what you spend. This is one is valid from 8/26-8/29 (so, this one will be ready to use in a few days). Oh, this is also valid at GAP, Banana Republic, GAP Outlet, and Banana Republic Factory Store. Here is another one. Here is another one. This is a really good one! This is for $5/25. Just go on over here and she will take you to the right place. I just did it and it was very easy. Oh, this last one does expire 8/31.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Cheryl

$50 Gap Gift Card for $25

Yep, that is the Groupon deal of the day. I'm pretty sure that is a good deal, if you shop at the GAP. Here is the deal ......Today's Deal: $25 for $50 Worth of Apparel at Gap

Here is what the fine print says.....

The Fine Print
Expires Nov 19, 2010
Limit 1/person. Valid in-store at US and Canada Gap stores only. Not valid @ Gap Outlet, Factory, Generation, online. Not valid for GiftCards, tax, or w/other offers. $50 minimum purchase.
View complete terms.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Highlights
For use on any item in-store, including sale items
New line of women's pants
Many locations

Thanks!
 
Cheryl

Kraft Coupons

Go on over here to get some Kraft coupons for.....

Save $1.00 OSCAR MAYER when you buy TWO (2) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Meats
Save 50¢ KRAFT when you buy ONE (1) MIRACLE WHIP Dressing or KRAFT Mayo
Save $1.00 KRAFT when you buy TWO (2) KRAFT Singles
Save $1.00 Capri Sun when you buy TWO (2) CAPRI SUN Juice Drinks

Thanks Miami Mommy Savings!

Cheryl

Albertsons

I was just in there again today to get some "not the best frugal priced" peanut butter ($2 for two with manufacturer coupon of $1/2), but we are out and I didn't want to pay $3 or so for it, so I figured $1 for a jar was not too bad. Anyway, here are a couple of prices that I took note of.

The smaller bags of Malt-O-Meal cereal was $0.69 a bag.

McCormick Seasonings Grill-Mates (the ones in the shaker) are 10 for $10
They have a tear pad right next to them with the coupons for $1/2, making them $0.50 a bottle; not too bad if you have to pay for them.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Look out for coupons in P&G products......

Right now, specially marked Procter & Gamble products including: Tide, Olay, Luvs, Pringles, PUR and Tampax have coupons inside their packaging. Just go on over here to get more information. As you will see there are diferent coupons in each product. I am going to go ahead and list them for your, so you can see.

Tampax Pearl-
$5 Align
$2 Always
$7 Crest Whitestrips
$5 Olay Pro-X

Luvs
$5 Align
$1 Bounty
$1 Charmin
$1 Dreft
$1 Duracell
$1 Duracell
$1 Gain
$1 Gain
$0.50 Gain-Dish
$1 Secret

Pur (It looks like the pitcher)
$5 Align
$5 Braun
$1 Cascade
$1 Charmin
$1 CoverGirl Clean
$7 Crest Whitestrips
$1 Dawn
$1 Downy
$2 Gillette
$2 Gillette

Tide
$1 Bounce
$2 Bounce
$2 Downy
$1 Downy
$1 Duracell
$1 Pantene
$2 Prilosec OTC
$1 Tide
$2 Tide Stain Release

Pringles
$1 Bounce
$1 Bounty
$1 Charmin
$1 Duracell
$2 Gillette
$2 Gillette
$4.29 Gillette
$1.50 Iams
$1 Old Spice Mega
$2 Old Spice Mega

Olay
$1 CoverGirl
$3 Hair Color
$1 Ivory
$1 Olay
$1 Olay Body
$4 Olay Pro-X
$1 Pantene
$1 Secret
$2 Venus

Thanks for the heads up Clippin with Carie!

Cheryl

High Value Schick Extreme Coupons

Just go on over here to get $3 Any Schick Xtreme3, 4-count disposable razor package and/or $5/1Any Schick Xtreme3, 8-count disposable razor package

Thanks Coupon Posse`!

Cheryl

**EGG RECALL**

Wright Country Eggs are issuing a nationwide voluntary recall on their eggs (shell eggs) becuase of possibly being contaminated with Salmonella. It looks like these eggs are packaged under some of the following brand names:

Lucerne

Albertsons

Mountain Dairy

Ralph’s

Boomsma’s

Sunshine

Hillandale

Trafficanda

Farm Fresh

Shoreland

Lund

Dutch Farms

Kemps

The eggs are packed in varying sizes of cartons (6-egg cartons, dozen egg cartons, 18-egg cartons) with "Julian" dates ranging from 136 to 225 and plant numbers 1026, 1413 and 1946.

Dates and codes can be found stamped on the end of the egg carton. The plant number begins with the letter P and then the number. The "Julian" date follows the plant number, for example: P-1946 223.

Go on over here to get more info.

Thanks Ry!

Cheryl

Albertsons~

Do you still want to get some Sweet and Salty Nature Valley Bars (I'm addicted) and have depleted your coupon supply for these? Well, I was just at Alberston's today (Argonne&Trent) and they had boxes with peelies! Yay! I was SOOOOOOOO excited (although I'm thinking that my pound weight gain at WW last week had to do with the MANY Sweet and Salty's that I had). Sooooooo, I was able to snag up a few more boxes! Yay for me! I'm going to put some in the freeze so I have to eat them slower rather than just inhaling the whole dang thing. :)

I managed to pick up some Granola Thins, but I'm not sure that it was really worth it. YES! I was soooooo excited that I found them, 'cause I have been looking EVERYWHERE for these things. I got home went to open one up as only one bar (chocolate) has 2 points. Okay, so I'm thinking it is worth it. Well, I open up the box and it REALLY is a little square. :( What?! Two points for THAT! I do have to admit.......I took a bite..............and then another..............and then ..............HA, gotcha, bet you thought I was gonnna say another, but I stopped. Yeah, it was REALLY good! So, my Albertsons (Trent&Argonne) was out of these bars, but they had them out at Liberty Lake.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Kraft First Taste = FREE Homestyle Mac&Cheese

Check your Kraft First Taste account. I did! AND, look at what I got....

FOR FREE!!! I had heard about this a week or so ago and went and checked my account and nada. I had nothing. So, today, I thought I would go and check and viola, it was there. A coupon for a free package of Kraft Homestyle Mac&Cheese (up to $3.99). So, if you haven't signed up yet for Kraft First Taste yet, go check it out. They offer coupons for FREE product often. This is a great way to get freebies and/or sample products you and your family might like.

Thanks!

Cheryll

Free Sample of Cheetos Mighty Zingers

If you missed out on the free sample a few weeks ago for this, you just might be in luck. Go on over here if you missed out. Apparently, the samples have been reset. So, you'd better hurry before they run out! :)

Thanks This Frugal Life!

Cheryl

B1G1 Free Athenos Feta Cheese Product

I love this stuff! AND, it comes in Fat Free too! We use it with a coleslaw recipe that my mother-in-law gave us. I will try to dig that recipe out and share it some day. Anyway, if you go on over to their Facebook page and "like" them you can print this coupon for B1G1 Free Athenos Feta Cheese Product!

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Recipe=Easy Homemade Pretzels

I was looking around and found this recipe that looks SUPER easy for some homemade pretzels. Anyway, I got this recipe from Saving A Bundle.  YOU DON'T EVEN NEED A BREADMAKER FOR THIS ONE! :) Okay, here is that recipe......

Pretzels

This picture if from Saving a Bundle blog.

I love breads and these pretzels make the most delicious snack or side item for dinner! I especially like to make them with Sweet & Sour dinner.

1 Tablespoon Yeast

1 1/2 cup warm water

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

4 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in water and sugar for about 10 minutes then add the salt and 3 3/4 cups flour. Mix until dough leaves the sides of the bowl. Use 1/4 cups flour to light flour the counter to roll the pretzels. You can make any shape you like I like to make a heart and twist the two ends together to make a pretzel.

When all the pretzels are on the pan butter and salt-I like to use a thick coarse salt for the top. Place in oven on 350 degrees and bake about 5 minutes-pull out and brush with butter again. Finish baking about 3 to 5 minutes. We have done many variations of these too: cinnamon & sugar, Parmesan, etc. Enjoy!

Thanks Saving a Bundle for sharing such an AWESOME recipe!

Cheryl

Kitty Litter Cake

If you read my posts last week, you saw that I was buying supplies to make Kitty Litter Cake. Well, I wanted to show you a picture of what I made. Here it is......

No, that is not a little box. I sent my son into the store and he says they didn't have one and so this is what he came back with.......Yes, that is a kitty litter scoop (the serving spoon) AND YES it is clean (IT IS BRAND NEW). :)

Here is the recipe, if you are interested. Unfortunately, I cannot remember where I got it from. I did get this recipe a few years ago. Anyway, this cake is really fun to make.

Ingredients:

1 German Chocolate Cake Mix or Spice Cake Mix
1 White Cake Mix
1 package White Sandwich Cookies
1 Large package Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
Green food coloring
12 Small Tootsie Rolls

Props:
1 Kitty litter box (NEW)
1 Kitty litter box plastic liner (NEW)
1 Pooper scooper (NEW)

Preparation:

Prepare cake mixes and bake according to directions (any size pans). Prepare pudding mix and chill until ready to assemble.

Crumble white sandwich cookies in small batches in blender, they tend to stick, so scrape often. Set aside all but about 1/4 cup.

To the 1/4 cup cookie crumbs, add a few drops green food coloring and mix using a fork or shake in a jar.

When cakes are cooled to room temperature, crumble into a large bowl. Toss with half the remaining white cookie crumbs and the chilled pudding. You probably won't need all of the pudding, mix with the cake and "feel" it, you don't want it soggy, just moist; gently combine.

Line new, clean kitty litter box. Put mixture into litter box.
Put three unwrapped Tootsie rolls in a microwave safe dish and heat until soft and pliable. Shape ends so they are no longer blunt, curving slightly. Repeat with 3 more Tootsie rolls and bury in mixture (I tend to use more Tootsie rolls than the recipe calls for). Sprinkle the other half of cookie crumbs over top. Scatter the green cookie crumbs lightly over the top, this is supposed to look like the chlorophyll in kitty litter.
Heat the remaining Tootsie Rolls, 3 at a time, in the microwave until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake and sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Now spread 5 of the remaining Tootsie Rolls over the top; take one and heat until pliable, hang it over the side of the kitty litter box; sprinkling it lightly with cookie crumbs. Try not to heat them too much or they will melt all over.
Place the box on a newspaper and sprinkle a few of the cookie crumbs around. Serve kitty litter cake with a NEW pooper scooper.

Thanks!

Cheryl

I am still having issues over here,

but I am going to try to post a couple of recipes here. Hopefully, we will get these issues resolved.......

Thanks!

Cheryl

My computer

woke-up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. I am having a hard time with connecting to Internet sites and such. I am in the process of trying to get that fixed, but it may take a while. I am actually typing this from one of my other computers that I try not to use as much. It is a A LOT slower than my cranky one right now. Wish me luck! :( I will let you know when I am up and running though.

Thanks for your patience.

Cheryl

New Shortcuts.com Coupons

There are some new shortcuts.com coupons ready to be loaded to your cards too! Just go on over here to get your cards loaded up.

Thanks!

Cheryl

New Cellfire Coupons

Did you all get your "new" Cellfire coupons? There are a few more loaded. Not very many, but go ahead and go on over here to see if you want them and get them loaded.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Today is

my "couponer" buddy's (Tammy) birthday. So, I just wanted to give a quick shout out to her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday, make sure those boys (yes, all three) pamper you!

Cheryl

New Safeway Coupon Policy

We all know that they updated their policy a month or so ago and it has really been beneficial to us consumers. I have had heard rumors here and there about issues that people have been having when trying to use their coupons there. I had NOT come into any of those issues, until last night. I thought I was armed and ready, but my coupons let me down. :( It is official and I have their policy right in front of me (yeah, they let me have a copy of the store's policy, which I thought was VERY nice of them). And it is on the one available on-line. Go here to grab it if you want.

Okay, so anyway, under the section of "Internet Printed Coupons," number "17," it says, "INTERNET COUPONS MUST SCAN AT CHECKOUT."

My pizza coupon, you know the $1/5 would not scan. I had been hearing of this issue of them not taking it if it didn't scan, so I took multiple pizza coupons with me from different sites and NOT ONE of them would scan. So, I left with paying my extra $1. :( Oh well, I guess you win some and you lose some. She was willing to take it off my transaction, but I opted to be the big spender and pay the extra buck. ;) They will, however, push it through if it is a coupon that you get from products, from inserts and all those kind of coupons, just not the ones we print out from the Internet that do not scan. They have had too many people passing counterfeit coupons, and this way they don't have to worry as much. :(

I would like to add that they were very apologetic about it, which I truly appreciate, even the lady that HATES taking my coupons (coupons really intimidate her). They took the time to explain things to me at the customer service and gave me their copy of the policy too (they didn't have to do that). I go in there all the time and chat with them and ask questions and stuff, and they have been REALLY good to me thus far. I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to them at the Argonne Safeway.

Well, I just thought I would share with you the update that I have, so you can be prepared next time you shop at Safeway. What I did was I put my order together and then I paperclipped extra coupons of the same ones that I had together just in case I needed to try them instead, but like I said NONE of my pizza coupons would scan. I could have used two from a recent insert for $0.50 or $0.55 off of three, but I didn't clip them.

So, if you are going to get the pizza, you might want to clip yours before you go. Although, I think Albertsons has them cheaper if you buy 10. I just wanted to use up my E-coupons for these, which came off. Oh, the price on the pizza was $1.29. I think the price at Albertsons is something like $0.79 when you buy 10.

Thanks!

Cheryl