Albertsons Orders from ConAgra Deal Are In

So, if you got your deals on at Northwest Blvd Albertsons or the Liberty Lake Alberstons, please know that your orders are in! If you would go and pick them up or even call them and let them know if you even still want them. I'm sure we could work something out and get them donated if you would rather not want the product (all that soup).

It is just that they were soooooooo kind to all of us during the ConAgra deal, I sure would hate to dissappoint them. We definitely want to keep a good relationship with these two stores, so they keep being coupon friendly. :) They really want us to get our stuff out of there, because they DESPARATELY need the storage space for the holidays. So, let's keep our AWESOME relationships with these two stores and get our product!

Please let me know if I can do anything to help!

Thanks!

Cheryl

Monday Weigh-In Report

Okay, so I have to admit that I "forgot" to report last week. I really did. Then, I remembered and then "forgot" again. I actually didn't go to WW on Halloween. I didn't want to face the facts. I almost didn't go yesterday, 'cause I just knew that I was up.

Well, I had a hard time committing to "running" all week. I got in 2-1/2 runs, which is better than nothing, but not the four that I have been committing too. :( It was really busy AGAIN over here!

We wound up taking Sadie to the vet ALREADY! They said that she has kennel cough so they put her on an antihistamine as well as the antibiotic that she is already taking because when they went to spay her (she had already been spayed), so instead they pulled some teeth. Well, I'm glad to report she is feeling better. She is her spunky self again. She is just SOOOOOOO cute. So, we have been trying to adjust to life with a little furry friend. She definitely does not like being by herself. I feel really sorry for her when I can't take her with me. :( I can't imagine what she must think, especially after being dropped off at the shelter for a week. I feel bad for her, but very happy that we were the lucky ones that ended up with her. Not only is she sooooo very cute, she is VERY sweet. She is AWESOME with our kids and she is 8 yrs old! I have never owned a "little" dog before, so I find it kind of funny that we have to put sweaters on her because she gets cold easy. Anyway, I feel like I can't come and go as I please now, so I am having a hard time with that. I get to go volunteer today and I am already worried about what to do with her. I don't really want to leave her out as the last time I did SHE PEEED! My husband says that I should. I dunno.

Anyway, so I weighed in yesterday! As I am getting on the scale I'm telling "my" leader that I am not expecting a loss 'cause my pants are feeling tighter and I JUST feel uncomfortable. I am just complaining away and she says......................................"well,..............................YOU ARE DOWN."  WHAT?!!!! I'M DOWN?!!!! Yep, "down 0.8." I'LL TAKE IT!!! So, I guess now I just need to complain before I get on that scale and hope that I am down!!!

So, I have been kind of worried because "the plan" is changing AGAIN! I am not real good about it when "plan changes." I have a hard time with change! So, I have been a bit worried about it. Whenever there is change the leaders are always so excited about it, and they always say how great is it (of course, they represent WW). But, I have a "feeling" that THIS change is going to be AWESOME!!! I don't know, but I have a GOOD feeling about it. Maybe it will help me get out of my rut! :)

Okay, so now I best get to the treadmill now before I go get "ready."

Okay, have a GREAT day!

Cheryl

$5 Off $30 iTunes Multipack

Here is a coupon to save $5 instantly when you buy a $30 iTunes Multipack with Card and this coupon. This is for Safeway and its affiliate stores. This does expire 11/13/10.

Thanks Bargain is the New Black!

Cheryl

$1.50/1 ANY California Pizza

Go over here to http://www.coupons.com/, use zip 90210 and get this coupon for $1.50/1 ANY California Pizza Kitchen Pizza.

Save this for an upcoming sale at Albertsons!

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

$0.75/1 Little Debbie Peppermint Swiss Rolls

There is a coupon over here for $0.75/1 Little Debbie Peppermint Swiss Rolls! This is a Facebook coupon, and only available to the first 10,000. So, if you want this coupon, you'd better hurry before they run out! :)

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Rite Aid

FYI-I was in Rite Aid yesterday and their Halloween clearance was at 90% OFF!!! Candy was 75% OFF!!! Use coupons from the new Safeway book for $0.55/1 Butterfinger or Nestle crunch fun size bars and that makes the bag only $0.45! Use the printables that were available a while ago, for $1/2, and that makes the bags $0.50 each!! Many of the Halloween items were items that you can use to decorate for Thanksgiving too! I left a few things for you all. ;) I'm kidding, there was plenty left yesterday morning. Just on the decorations, we spent $13! That would have been $130!!! WOW!!!

I did manage to get my candy for free! I think I am stocked up for the year now. If I can get my camera to work, I will take a picture of all of our goodies later and post this evening. :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

The Coupon Posse': Doubler Ideas

Go check out what The Coupon Posse' has for ideas of doubler usage.

Awesome stuff!!

The Coupon Posse': Doubler Ideas: "Coffee Mate Coffee Creamer $1.50 each -$.75/2 from here -$1.00/1 from Save $70 Safeway Booklet - doubler Final price FREE! Celestial Season..."

Thanks Coupon Posse'!

Cheryl

**Hot At Albertsons!!!

So, today I took myself and my little ol' family and we WENT SHOPPING at Albertsons. Yes, we went out to Liberty Lake. I'm tellin' you, if you have coupons and have lots of them or live in the valley, GO TO LIBERTY LAKE ALBERTSONS!! THEY ARE SOOOOOO AWESOME OUT THERE!! I spoke with one of the managers today and he was SOOOOOOOO NICE!! He REALLY REALLY wants our business. If you have a big order, just let them know ahead of time and they will open another cash register JUST for you! So, no one has to wait in line behind you. LET ME TELL YOU, IT IS SOOOOO NICE. :)

Okay, my camera is BROKE, but here are a couple of things that I got. These were with using the coupons out of the Safeway coupon book.

Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate (you know, 'cause my previous 40 boxes were not enough) $1.00
-$1/1 from "the" book
=FREE!!!

Green Giant Veggies (These are part of the buy 10 save $5) $0.39 when you buy 10 of the promotion, $1.56
-$1/4 from "the" book
= $0.56, making them $0.14 each OR $0.44 overage with doubler tomorrow

Sierra Mist  (These are part of the buy 10 save $5) $0.79 when you buy 10 of the promotion
-$1
=$0.21 overage to use for something else!

We went today and without coupons and savings we would have spent $200. We only spent $18 OOP and I got ANOTHER $5 reward!!!

I really am going to use the hot chocolate either for Christmas gifts for my daughter's class and something for my son's class too.

Okay, good luck and happy shopping!

Thanks!

Cheryl

**HOT** Coupon Booklet at Safeway!!!

Wow, there is another HOT coupon booklet at Safeway!!! It is called the BIG Thanksgiving Coupon Book. It has OVER $60 in savings. Most of the coupons are manufacturer coupons! A few Safeway coupons. SO, GO GET IT!!! :) I found mine in the dairy section (by the yogurts and stuff) and then I found some over by the milk.

Some of the coupons.....

$1.00/1 Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
$0.75/1 Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn
$1.00/1 Pam No-Stick Cooking Spray
$2.00/1 Banquet Chicken 24 oz bag
$1.50/1 Starbucks Via Ready Brew 7-count or 8-count
$0.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder Coffee Creamer
$0.55/1 Nestle Fun-Size Candy Bags
0.75/2 Nestle La Lechera Sweetened Condensed Milk
$0.50/1 Fleischmann’s Yeast 3-Strip or Jar
$0.50/1 Kingsford’s or Argo 16oz Cornstarch
$1.50/2 GladWare containers
$1.50/2 Hidden Valley Dressing, 16 oz or larger
$1.00/1 Splenda No Calorie Sweetener Granulated with Fiber
$1.00/2 Progresso Canned Soups
$1.00/1 Progresso Broth
$1.50/1 Starbucks Natural Fusions coffee
$1.00/4 Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding packages
$1.00/2 Ziploc Brand Bags, any
$1.00/2 Ziploc Brand Containers
$1.00/1 Glade 4 oz. Candle
$1.00/2 Ragu Pasta Sauces
$1.00/2 Wish-Bone Salad Dressings
$1.00/1 Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken or Any’tizers Snacks
$1.00/4 Green Giant Canned Beans, Peas, OR corn
$1.00/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crusts or Bread Loaves
$1.00/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Sweet Rolls or Crescent Dinner Rolls
$1.00/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.00/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits
$1.00/2 Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix
$1.00/1 Original Bisquick or Bisquick Shake‘n Pour Pancake Mix
$1.00/1 Sierra Mist Natural or Sierra Mist Cranberry Splash product
$2.00/1 Hefty Waste Bags
$1.00/1 Hefty One-Zip, Cup, or Plate package
$1.50/1 McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
$1.00/1 McCormick Black Pepper

These are just a few of the coupons. Like I said, there are a few Safeway coupons too.....

$0.50/1 Safeway Spices
$0.50/1 Safeway Marshmallows
$0.50/1 Safeway Baking Chips
$0.50/1 Safeway Granulated sugar or Brown or Powdered Sugar

If you wish to shop at Safeway anymore, here is a deal they have.

Get $5 off a participating game card when you purchase
any participating Coca-Cola sparkling beverage (6-pack, .5-liter bottles, 8-pack 12-oz bottles, 6-pack 24-oz bottles or 8-pack 7.5-oz cans) and any Orville Redenbacher's Popcord (3-pack, 6-pack) in a single transaction.

Thanks!

Cheryl!

Walmart Coupons

Wow, Walmart is now offering up coupons, via their website. Just go on over here if you want to print any of these.....

Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles
Alexia Select Sides
Kozy Shack Smart Gels
Classico
Barber Foods

Just go click on "In Stores Now" and you will have to scroll down a bit and you will see the pictures of the products and then go click on get savings. You will be able to print your coupon from there.

Thanks Chi-Town Cheapskate!

Cheryl

Safeway No Longer Accepting Cellfire Coupons

So, as of today the option of us loading our Club Cards up with Cellfire coupons is not going to happen. Safeway has decided to discontinue Cellfire's service. :( We all new this was going to happen, especially with how eagle-eyed they have been lately. Well, it looks like today was the cut-off day. Here is the notice Cellfire sent me today. It should answer a couple of questions.

Dear valued members,

We have an important change to the Cellfire service that will affect your membership. Starting today, Thursday, Nov. 4th, Cellfire will no longer offer our coupons for use at Safeway. Safeway has decided to discontinue use of Cellfire’s save-to-card services. If you currently have Cellfire coupons saved to your Safeway card they will continue to be redeemable until their expiration date.

We continue to offer Cellfire save-to-card coupons at all Kroger-owned stores, ShopRite, Giant Eagle, and SHOP ‘n SAVE. And, we look to add additional stores in the coming months. Kroger-owned stores include: Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, JayC, Hilander, Gerbes, Pay Less, Scott’s, and Fred Meyer. If you have one of these supported stores in your area please add your loyalty card to your Cellfire account to start saving coupons immediately. We apologize for this inconvenience and will let you know of any future changes.

Thanks for the heads up Cellfire!

Cheryl

Trade in Old Christmas Lights at Home Depot

So, starting today, November 4th, Home Depot is offering up an awesome Christmas lights deal! All you have to do is just take in your old Christmas lights (they can be used and broken) anytime, from now through November 14th, and you will get a $3 coupon towards energy efficient LED Christmas Lights! You can do this with up to 5 sets of old Christmas Lights, which will get you a total of $15 off 5 sets of new lights!
Also, the energy efficient LED Christmas lights will be priced at just $5.97 during the promotional period, so just $2.97 after the $3 coupon!

If you want a little more info on the deal, just go on over here and check it out.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

Target

FYI-I was just in Target last night (Sprague and Evergreen) and they had most of their Halloween stuff at 75% off. The candy was STILL at 50% off though. Oreos (Halloween ones), the ones with the orange in the middle were ONLY $0.74. Use the $1/2 Nabisco cookies Target coupon and/or use the Facebook coupon or the tear pad coupon found recently at Alberstons by the cookies for Save $1 when you buy Nabisco cookies and one gallon of milk.

Oreo deal:
Oreos $0.74 X2 ($1.48)
Milk $1.99 X1
-$1/2 Nabisco Cookies Target Coupon
-$1 when you buy cookies and milk (Manufacturer coupon)
= $1.47, making them JUST $0.49 EACH!!

Even without a coupon these Oreos are an awesome deal (if you don't mind the orange filling). I bought my for Christmas "baking." I know, I know the orange filling, but I am just going to crush them up and cover them in chocolate anyway.

Here is the recipe (not low-cal at all, but very yummy) that I will be using them in.

Homemade Truffles.....

1 package Oreo cookies
1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened (just leave it out for a while before you start making this).
2 packages chocolate chips (I use whatever I have. I have even used M&Ms before).
Various items for toppings to make it look pretty (I have used crushed nuts and crushed candy cane)
1. Crush the oreos into fine crumbs (I just put in the blender).
2. Mix the oreo crumbs with softened cream cheese until it gets sticky and thick.
3. Roll into 1 to 2 inch balls (actually whatever size looks good to you).
4. Then, place them on a cookie sheet/cooling rack covered with wax paper.
4. Then, refrigerate for at least one hour.
5. While the truffle balls are chilling, slowly melt chocolate.
6. Drop one or two truffles at a time into the melted chocolate. (I used tongs to roll them and lift them).
7. Place on your wax paper.
6. You can now put your toppings on if you want to use toppings.
7. Now, chill them again and you are done.

These are so fun to make and SUPER easy.

This is a very well-liked recipe. If you try, I hope you enjoy.

Thanks!

Cheryl

More Free Renuzit

Just go on over here to their Facebook Page and "like" them and you should be able to print your coupon out. Hurry though as this is only to the first 70,000 "likers."

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

FREE Tampons at Walgreens!

Update: All gone ....:(

RepHresh Brilliant pH Tampons is offering up this freebie!  Just go on over here to fill your info out. Make sure you use this code... 3995trynow, and you should have a coupon for some FREE tampons on its way in the mail to you. You will be able to score this deal at Walgreens.

Thanks Hip2Save!

Cheryl

To Top Off My Day

She.......

PEED in the house!!!! How do I dare get upset with this though? She's just sooooo cute. Look at the little bow I found this morning (from when Faith was a baby). It didn't stay in the hair long, but oh soooo cute!

Thanks!

Cheryl

New Cellfire Coupons

Don't forget to go over and load your grocery store cards up with the Cellfire coupons. Just go on over here and get those babies loaded.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Save $3/3 Glade Products

Yay, check this out. Right @ Home has released some awesome Glade coupons. Save $3 off of 3 Glade products. Just go on over here to fill your info in and print it. Don't forget to hit your back button a couple of somes, so you can print this twice! I LOVE these kind of coupons! ;)

Thanks!

Cheryl

$3/1 Nivea for Men Active 3 Body Wash

Wow, check this high-value coupon out. Save $3/1 Nivea for Men Active 3 Body Wash. "Nivea Shower Gel" is going to be on sale at Rite Aid for $3.99 starting next Sunday, 11/7. So, you might want to print this coupon and save it for the Rite Aid sale. :)

Thanks Coupon Posse'!

Cheryl

Complaint and Doublers?

Well, if you have been reading my blog a while, then you know that I don't normally "like" "my" Albertsons (Trent and Argonne). They have been the most rude, short, arrogant people I have ever met during my "couponing days." I have just "taken" it and just dread when I do "have" to go in. I will go out of my way to go to "other" Albertsons just to get my deal. Well, I went in today with my four "doublers/twice the value" coupons and figured I would give 'em another chance. Well, guess what? They didn't disappoint. I walked right in with my little "assistant" in tow and wouldn't you know it, it was the SAME! I'm tellin' you it probably would have killed every single Albertsons' worker if they smiled! Don't get me wrong, there were a couple of the friendlier employees there, but I'm sorry the bad really outweighs the good. I usually just take it in stride and realize that I just need to go though this if I want me deal/freebies.

Well, today of all days, was NOT a good day to give me 'tude. I had had it! So, after going to a couple of stores I decided (since this has been going on for a year or so, for me) to call their 800 number. The girl that helped me was soooooooo very nice.

Let me tell you, just like I have shared with all of you, I try REALLY hard to coupon friendly. I really really try NOT to come off with an attitude. If I don't agree with something, I kindly will talk to them and ask questions and what not. I REALLY DO go out of my way so that they don't have to do very much "thinking." I will let someone who has less items than me go first. If I have free items (coupons for a free item), I put them up front and then I tell them the price, so they don't have to figure it out. I just do whatever I can to make the process easier for the cashier and so that the deal goes smooth. I consider myself a "friendly" couponer. Let me just say that I am  FIRM believer in Karma. I have experienced it WAYYYYY TOO MUCH (bad) that I KNOW there is such a thing. :) My motto is to kill them with kindness. :)

Anyway, I brought myself home today and called the 800 number. Like I said, the girl was really nice and said that she would send an e-mail out to the store and then the "general" manager would give me a call back. I REALLY hate (yes, I said hate) doing this, but I also feel that I don't need to be treated with 'tude either. I'm not doing anything wrong! I am "choosing" to spend my money/coupons in their store. They are still making money off of me. What would they do if all of us decided to go elsewhere? Um, I'm thinking that would hurt the pocket-book a bit much. Right? Well, then they need to start treating us better!

Okay, so "the girl' says that she will send this message out and he will contact me within 24 hours. I, then, say "well I don't expect much to happen. I'm just one person. What are they REALLY going to do about "my" complaint? (I wasn't trying to be rude, but really are they going to change things because one person called and complained?) She then proceeded to tell me how they take these calls VERY seriously and "something" will be done. Wow, okay.

Well, not even an hour later my telephone rings and it's "the manager" from my Albertsons. I let him have it. Poor guy. I did say I was sorry as I REALLY don't like to complain and I hate doing stuff like this, but I feel that they should know, especially after a year or so of having to deal with "the 'tudes." Okay, so I DID tell him that I will go out to Liberty Lake and do my shopping there as they are sooooo much nicer and want me to come in with my coupons. They even said they "welcome" my coupons. They want my money and my coupons. Really, that is what they have said. Well, so then he "my manager" said the same thing. Please please give us another chance. We will do better next time. I want your business. Yay! That is what "I" want too. So, I did proceed to tell him that I am a blogger and I have spoken with "many" people that feel the same way I do. And, that I have written a couple of bad posts about them. Yep, I was honest. I feel bad now, but I WAS honest. So, I did tell him that I would write up a good post and post it. So, here is my good post.

I feel it was very very nice of him to call me back and try to encourage me to come back. So, many thanks to him. I sure as heck wouldn't have wanted to call someone back if they were going to be complaining. :(

Okay, so amongst my conversation with him. He let out that there were going to be MORE doublers this coming weekend! Yay! Now, I haven't seen them, first-hand, but that is what he said to me. So, you might want to start planning accordingly. :) So, here's to having a better day and happier times couponing at Albertsons........
:)

Thanks!

Cheryl