Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Want to win a trip to Disney World?!?


Update: This promotion is now closed.

Do you enjoy living a greener lifestyle?

Do you like serving healthy snacks and meals to your family?

Do you like sharing and reading tips from other families like yours?

Would you like a free family trip to Walt Disney World?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then here's a great site you will love!

Ideal Bite, A Sassier Shade of Green, is a new way to share your eco-ideas, become educated about the environment without going crazy, and read what others are doing in their households to preserve the one earth the Lord has given us. Register for their newsletter here for your chance to win a family vacation to Disney World and to see the great free newsletter they offer!

Bath & Body Works: Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer


Next time you are at the mall, take this printable coupon at Bath & Body Works to get a free foaming hand sanitizer with any purchase. Add this to your gift closet for a last minute impromptu gift.

Free Nakano Rice Vinegar


Sign up here for the Nakano Splash Recipe Club to receive recipes, coupons, and a free bottle of Natural or Seasoned Rice Wine Vinegar (value $4)! These vinegars are great on home-made oriental chicken salad! Get your free bottle before they are gone!

Free drink Wednesday: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf


Stop by a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf store in California & Arizona, Wednesday only from 3-7 pm, for a free 12 oz Nutty Cream Caramel Ice Blended drink. Go here for more details and to find a location near you!

I love iced caramel drinks and can't wait to try this one!

CVS Deal: Trail Mix Crunch



I just learned from Crystal that CVS will be having a great deal on Post Trail Mix Crunch starting next week. Print these coupons now and save them until next week to take advantage of an opportunity to make money. You will end up getting 3 boxes of cereal for free plus $1 overage after ECBs!

Tide Total Care Free Sample & Coupon


We will always have laundry to do, so go here to download a $1.50 off Tide Total Care coupon as well as a free sample.

These samples are great for overseas vacations, and trips where you need to do laundry but don't want a ziplock bag spilling all over your suitcase!

Target Deals 6/28


There are a few great deals Target this week, especially the almost free ice cream! Remember that your prices may vary slightly and please let me know if you see any great deals yourself! Thanks to Mercedes for compiling these deals.

Buy 5 selected Keebler or Sunshine products, Get a $5 Target gift card. Items are reported to be priced around $2.49-$2.89.
Use $1/1 Keebler Pecan Sandies coupon (available on Coupons.com a few weeks ago)
= $0.49 each after coupons and gift card if you had 5 $1/1 coupons.
Or use $1/2 Fudge Shoppe cookies coupons available here.

Bounty Basic Paper towels (single roll)--$0.99
Use $0.25/1 manufacturer's coupon in 6/7 P&G insert
Stack with $0.50/1 Target coupon from the 6/21 SS insert
= $0.24 per roll

Pepperidge Farm Hamburger Buns--2 for $4
Use $0.55/1 manufacturer's coupon from the 5/17 SS insert
Stack with $0.75/1 Target printable coupon
= $0.75

Driscoll Strawberries--$1.99/lb
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
= $0.99 per pound

DanActive or Activia Yogurt (4-pk)--$2
Use $1/1 manufacturer's coupon from the 5/10 SmartSource insert or $1/1 printable coupon here
= $1

Edy's Ice Cream--3/$7
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
= $1.33 each

*****ONGOING DEALS******

Pace Specialty Salsa--$2.09 each
Use the $0.50/1 Target printable
Also use the $2/1 in 4/26 Smart Source insert
= Free plus possible overage

Rayovac Batteries (2-4 ct.)--found in the $1 spot at Target
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SmartSource insert
= Free after coupon

Vaseline Aloe Fresh lotion (travel size)--$0.99
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
= Free after coupon

Nexcare bandages (travel size)--$0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon here
= Free after coupon

Cottonelle wipes (travel size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 coupon from the 06/07 SmartSource insert
= Free after coupon

Joint Juice (single serve bottles)--$1
Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon and $1/1 coupon here or from the 4/26 SmartSource insert
= two free after coupons

Banana Boat Sunscreen (trial size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 in 5/3 SmartSource insert
= Free after coupon

Dove GoFresh Deodorant (trial size)--$0.97
Use $1.25/1 coupon from the 3/15 RedPlum insert (does not exclude trial size)
= Free plus possible overage after coupon

AXE Shower Gel (trial size)--$0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/5 RedPlum coupon insert
= Free after coupon

Johnson's Soap Buddies--$1
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/8 or 4/26 RedPlum insert
= Free after coupon

Single Serve Cups of Edy’s Ice cream--$1.19 each
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
= $0.19 each

Kashi Frozen Waffles--on price cut at many stores for $1.79
Use $1.50/1 here or here
= $0.29 each

Ziploc Evolve Sandwich and Snack Bags--$1.77 each
Use $1/1 Target printable here
Stack with the $0.40/1 in 5/10 SmartSource insert (or B1G1 if your area got this)
= $0.37 each (or $0.19 each with B1G1 coupon)

Dry Idea Deodorant--$2.49
Use $2/1 here
= $0.49

Dawn Pure Essentials Soap--$2.49
Use $1.50/1 in the 6/7 P&G insert
Stack with the $0.50/1 Target coupon in 6/21 SmartSource insert
= $0.49

Bare by Solo Cups (24 ct) and Plates (15 ct.)--on sale for $1.50/each
Use $1/1 printable coupon or $0.75/1 printable coupon
= $0.50-$0.75 each

Free Toothpaste


Click here to get a free sample of Aquafresh Extreme Clean toothpaste. Save the coupon for when it's on sale for $.99 to get it for free.

Toothpaste is one of those items that I never pay for anymore because I've been able to stockpile it. Using multiple coupons on top of the stores sales often makes this product free so watch for the $.99 sales and use your coupons to build your stash and share with others!

Monday, June 29, 2009

Free Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A


I received a text message this morning that Chick-fil-A is giving away FREE breakfast this week June 29th - July 3rd! Come into any Arizona Chick-fil-A this week between 6:30 and 10:30 am for free breakfast. No coupon necessary and only good in Arizona.
Thanks, Erin!

Free Veggie Tales DVD


I really enjoy the Veggie Tales and it's great to know that when my daughter is watching them, she is also learning a valuable moral lesson rather than just being entertained.

Now, if you sign up for the free e-newsletter from Big Idea, you get to choose a free DVD (just pay $2.99 S/H).

Where's God when I'm Scared is perfect for us right now!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Lions & Clowns & Elephants, Oh My!



Last week, thanks to Mom Central & Feld Entertainment, our family had the chance to attend the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Zing Zang Zoom circus, and it's a night we will talk about for a long time! It was our first circus experience and it could not have been any more enjoyable!

We showed up an hour before to the All Access Pre-Show for all ticket holders and it was crazy! Everyone was on the ground floor enjoying the clown school, up-close animals and dazzling performers. Kylie enjoyed herself immensely, but she really just wanted to be a clown for the night! These are a few of our favorite highlights of the night:


Acrobats flying thru the ring of fire!


The Lions...


The awesome Asian Elephants!


Performers being shot out of the cannon!


My daughter still can't stop talking about the show and it truly was a night we'll never forget. The clowns, noises, cotton candy, and ring master made it precisely what I had imagined and I can't wait to go back next year! I certainly hope you get the chance to attend with me and thanks again to Mom Central for offering a great ticket promotion to readers. I'll be sure to pass along other deals that make these events affordable for the entire family!

Walgreens Deals 6/28-7/4


Coupon Deals

Pringles $0.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/17 P&G insert
= $0.49 each after coupon

Hawaiian Tropic sun care on sale buy one get one free (prices start at $8.49)
Use $2/1 printable
= as low as $2.25 each when you use two coupons

Twizzlers 2/$3
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/28 SS insert
= $0.50 each after coupon

Got 2B Hair Styling Products on sale buy one get one or 2/$5.99
Use two $2/1 printable coupons
= $1.99 for two after coupons

Oxyclean versatile Powder $4.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6./21 SS insert
= $3.99 each after coupon

Oust air Sanitizer $2.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 5/10 SS insert
= $0.99 each after coupon

Purex complete on sale buy one get one free or 2/$8.99
Use two $2/1 coupons from 6/14 SS inserts
= $2.50 each after coupons

Selected Kelloggs Cereal $1.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/7 RP insert
= $0.99 per box after coupon

Dawn Dish washing liquid $0.99 after in-ad coupon
Use $0.50/1 coupon from Homemade Simple coupon booklet (if you have requested this booklet to be mailed to you in the past)
= $0.49 each after coupons

Buy 2 Campbell's soup 2 for $1 with in-ad coupon
Use the $1/2 printable coupon then give in-ad coupon
= Free after coupons

Register Rewards Deals

Right Guard or Dry Idea deodorants $2.99, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 Right guard coupon from 4/19 SS insert (exp 6/30)
Use $2/1 Dry Idea Printable coupon
= FREE plus up to $1 in overage after coupon and RR

Colgate Total Toothpaste 2/$5, Earn a $2 RR when you buy two
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/07 SS insert or $1/1 printable coupon
= $0.50 each after coupons and RR

Aquafresh $1.99, Earn a $1 RR when you buy one
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SS insert or $1/1 printable coupons
= FREE after coupon and register reward

Gas X, Maalox $4.99, Earn and $5 RR when you buy two
Use $1.50/1 Gas X printable coupon
Use $3/2 Maalox coupon from 6/14 SS insert
= $1.99 for two after coupons and RR

Earn a $3 RR when you buy $15 in Nabisco/Kraft Products or Earn a $5RR wyb $20
Ritz Crackers $2
Chips Ahoy $2
Capri Sun $2
Planters Peanuts 12oz $2
Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese 3/$5
Velveeta Shells & Cheese 3/$5
Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip 32oz $3
Use $1/1 Capri Sun coupon from 4/19 SS insert
Use $0.55/1 Chips Ahoy coupon from 5/17 SS insert(exp 6/28)
Use $1/2 Nabisco Cookies coupon from 4/19 SS Insert (exp 6/30)
Use $1 off Kraft Miracle Whipcoupon from 6/14 SS insert
Use $0.75 Kraft Mayonnaise 24 oz+, SS 6/21
Use $1.50/2 Velveeta Shells printable coupon

Deal Idea
$10 buy 6 boxes of Velveeta Shells
$6 buy three boxes of Capri Sun
$4 Buy two boxes of Ritz Crackers
-$4.50 when you use three $1.50 Velveeta Shells coupons
-$3 when you use three Capri sun coupons
-$1 when you use one $1/2 Nabisco cookies coupon
=Pay $11.50 out of pocket and get a $5 RR back

MONTHLY REGISTER REWARDS DEALS

Buy 3 Listerine (500ml) Reach Ultraclean Toothbrush, or Reach Ultraclean Floss at $3 each, Get $3 Register Rewards
Buy 3 and use 3 $2/1 coupons here (not all zip codes show a $2/1, some only show a $1/1 coupon)
= Free after coupons and Register Rewards

CVS Deals 6/28-7/4


******WEEKLY ECB DEALS******

Buy 2 Colgate Toothpaste and/or Toothbrushes at $2.50 each, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $1/1 printable or from the 6/7 SmartSource insert
= $0.50 each after coupons and ECBs

Buy 2 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick deodorants (2 for $4.50), Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
= $0.75 each after ECBs

Buy 2 pair of adult sunglasses (prices start at $5.99), Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
= $0.99 per pair after ECBs

Buy 2 General Mills Cereal or Bars at $3 each, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use 2 $1/1 Cheerios coupons here--IE or FireFox
= $1/box after coupons and ECBs

Coppertone Sun Care $7.49, Get $8 ECBs when you buy two (Limit 1)
Use $5/1 Coppertone Nutrashield printable or $1.50/ any Coppertone coupon from 5/10 SS insert

Deal Idea
$21.98 buy two Coppertone Nutrashield products
-$10 when you use two $5/1 printable coupons
= $11.98 out of pocket and get $8 ECBs back
It’s like paying $1.99 each after coupons

******NON-ECB DEALS******

St. Ives facial scrub (trial size)--$1.49
$1.50/1 from the 5/10 SmartSource insert
= Free after coupon

Palmolive Dish Soap--on sale for $0.88
Use $1/2 (or $0.25/1) from the 6/7 SmartSource insert
= $0.38 each after coupon

Skintimate or Edge Shave Gel--on sale for $1.99
Use $1/1 Edge Shave Gel printable
= $0.99 after coupon

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Arby's $5 for $5 printable coupon


I just received an email coupon from Arby's for 5 roast beef sandwiches for $5. Go here to print yours. And sign up for Arby's Extras to get coupons delivered to your inbox.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Another Free Beverage from Border's


Borders/Seattle's Best Coffee Shop has released yet another coupon for a completely free 12-oz. beverage! Go here to print yours. This coupon expires July 2, 2009.

It's Official - Adoption Process Part 1

Yesterday morning was a huge step for our family.

For the past month, we've been working on a huge packet of personal questions, getting fingerprints, taking tests, and then more, all in preparation to turn in adoption paperwork! That's right, we desperately want more children in our home to love on and this is the way the Lord is directing our path right now.

Because of my struggle with Crohn's Disease and the new drugs that I've been taking, getting pregnant is out of the question for us right now. This hopefully isn't forever, but as long as I'm on these drugs, it's a definite!

We are pursuing a domestic adoption with Christian Family Care Agency and we couldn't be more thrilled with the agency and our caseworker! It's such a blessing to work with people who strongly desire to see this process work for each family that comes thru its doors, and the services they provide for birth-moms is wonderful. We are open to a girl or boy, as long as they are healthy! We are in the infant adoption program which means that we will bring our child home from the hospital. I love the newborn stage and I'm so excited to get to experience this with our next child like I did with Kylie!

I started volunteering with CFCA about 6 years ago when my Grandma asked me to participate in their spring luncheon fashion show. I fell in love with the staff and volunteers and I've had a special place in my heart for CFCA since then. But, never in my dreams did I imagine that our family would be working with the agency on this side of it's doors, but we couldn't be more excited!

We start mandatory classes in July and finish in August. At that time, we will be put into the "matchbook" that birth-moms look through to find the perfect forever family for their child. We've already started praying for our birth mom and her child, where-ever and who-ever they are! I know that it's going to be a huge challenge for me to be patient in this process, but I also know that the Lord will give our family everything it needs at the appropriate time.

Thanks for your encouragement & prayers, and I'll be sure to update you as the process progresses. We look forward to starting this phase of our life and we look forward to the awesome things that God has in store for our family!

Kreativ Blogger Award


What an honor, I've just been nominated for my first award, the Kreativ Blogger Award. I've seen others earn awards and never thought I was in the same caliber, but Rachael thought I was deserving! Thanks for your nomination and your true friendship, Rachael!

The Rules:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.

4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.

6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.

7 things about myself...

1. I spent 3 months in the Czech Republic before graduating college teaching English to students with Josiah Venture. In a roundabout way, this is how my husband and I met!

2. In college, I won a real diamond working as a concierge at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale. I made it into a plain necklace, but I want to do something more unique with it now. Any ideas?

3. One of the ways that I paid for my college was being nominated to the 2000-2001 Fiesta Bowl Queen & Court. I made some great friends from the experience and was given opportunities that I'll remember forever!

4. My daughter, Kylie, was born 5 1/2 weeks early, technically a preemie. I praise God that she was healthy and had no issues, but we were definitely not prepared for her grand entrance so soon! At only 5 lbs 8 oz, I don't believe it when I see how little that is.

5. We've just begun the long process of adopting a newborn baby from Arizona through Christian Family Care Agency. I started volunteering with them about 6 years ago with my Grandmother and I never thought I would actually utilize their services until this past year. Isn't it cool to see how there are no coincidences in life - just "God-instances"!

6. I love to organize! Give me a stack of anything and I will put it in order for you. Currently I'm working on organizing all my mom's photos from the time I was born. That's 30 years worth of photos that I'm trying to put in chronological order based on hairstyles - yikes!

7. I have the biggest sweet tooth! It could be chewy, chocolaty, salty, sour, cold, or hot, if there is sugar in it, I'm in love. Earlier this year, I tried a new diet for my Crohn's Disease that eliminated all sugars except honey & fruit. It was one of the hardest things I tried to do. Once the doctors told me it was very unlikely that the diet would work, I went straight to Cheesecake Factory for dinner and had a slice of scrumptious Blueberry Cheesecake for dessert! This girl has to have her sweets!

7 Kreativ Blog Nominations:

1. Jen @ A Thrifty Home

2. Kelly @ Kelly's Korner

3. Julie @ Juju's Tutus

4. Erin @ Erin Mcfarland Photography

5. Shauna @ Poor Pitiful Pearl

6. MckMama @ My Charming Kids

7. Amanda @ Imperfectly Beautiful

Clorox Rebate at Fry's


Update: Here's a picture of the mail in rebate hanger.


Lenka just let me know about a great deal she found while shopping at Fry's.

Clorox Bleach has a rebate attached to it for free Clorox 2 for Colors after rebate. Check your store for these hangers!

She bought Clorox bleach (on sale for 1.99), Clorox 2 Free and Clear (33 load on clearance for 4.97) and got a $1.50 off coupon for next purchase at Fry’s at the register. Bottom line - she paid 50 cents for a bottle of bleach and Clorox 2.

Lastly, don’t forget to use the coupons on shortcuts.com. You choose the coupons you want to load onto your loyalty card and when you scan your card at the grocery store, the coupon is automatically deducted if you purchase a qualifying item! The best part about shortcuts.com is there is no clipping, sorting, and forgetting your coupons at home! It's already loaded on your card ready for your at the checkout!

Thanks for sharing your successes Lenka, who can I highlight next!?

Old Navy $5 Swim Sale


This weekend only, stop by Old Navy to take advantage of their $5 Swim Sale for the entire family! I believe this is only good in stores thru Sunday June 28th, and only while supplies last. Don't forget to earn some Old Navy coupons to take with you and here are some tips to winning those coupons.

Free Recipes from Betty Crocker


I have a confession to make... I hate to cook.

Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows this and I'm trying to make myself better, but it's going to take a while. It took me 30 years to hate to cook so naturally it will take the same to learn to love it, right :)

Well, this afternoon, I decided to try some new recipes I got in my inbox from Betty Crocker. The first is Impossibly Easy Apricot Pie and it's about to come out of the oven! The apricot sounded so refreshing and anything that is impossibly easy is definitely for me. The other is this super yummy looking banana bread. Our family never seems to eat all the bananas I purchase before going bad, so our freezer was beginning to look like a banana graveyard. I can't wait to try this lighter recipe and see how it tastes!

Here is your chance to get the same wonderful recipes delivered to you for free from Betty Crocker! Plus, they always include money saving coupons that are great for keeping your baking cupboard stocked. I hope you enjoy the new recipes as much as I do and sign up before it's too late!

Behr Paint $5 Mail In Rebate


If the free Glidden paint offer isn't enough to get your creative juices flowing this weekend, Home Depot & Behr are offering a $5 mail in rebate for every gallon of paint you purchase or $20 on a 5 gallon bucket thru this Sunday, June 28th. Go here for more details and let me know what you are going to do with your free/cheap paint!

Free Glidden Paint Now Available!


Remember when I told you about the Free Glidden paint promotion? It's now time to order your color, so go here to request your free quart of eggshell finish paint in over 250 shades.

I ordered the Dazzling Daffodil to finish some projects in my daughter's bedroom and bathroom. This is limited to quantities so don't delay in getting your free paint!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

$10 Reward card from Gap brands


If you currently have a Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic credit card, if you update your phone number and email address here, Gap will send you a $10 reward card good at any of the Gap brand stores! I don't use our Old Navy credit card very often at all, but about every third month, I get a note in my statement that if I use the card 4 times that month, they will send me a $20 reward certificate. I'll never turn down free money and I put gas and groceries on that card to be paid off every month anyways!

Pairing this $10 reward with the Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards Instant Win game I won last month should earn a bag full of great new clothes for super cheap!

Now, I would not suggest opening a card just for these types of benefits, but if you already have store credit cards, there are definitely benefits for being a customer, especially in this economy when everyone is trying to earn our business!

Free Chocolate Friday!


Today is Friday and that means it's your chance to win some free chocolate! Through September 25th, Mars will be giving away a FREE chocolate coupon (up to $1 value) to the first 250,000 online at RealChocolate.com.

Free Printable Paper Dolls


I remember playing with paper dolls when I was a little girl, and I think my 3 year old is finally old enough to start playing with them too. I came across these adorable free printable paper dolls from Patty Reed Designs. These look so classic it makes me want to dress like her myself! Quick tip, if you print them on cardstock, they'll likely last longer and stand up to more abuse than printer paper. Thanks goes to Patty Reed Designs for making them available to print.

BOGO Jamba Juice


For a nice refreshing summer treat, our family loves to have smoothies. When we are out and about, one of the places we stop often is Jamba Juice and there happens to be one just around the corner from our house. Imagine my excitement to see this coupon for BOGO free smoothie, good thru July 12. Try the Angel Food smoothie - it's one of our favorites!

Osh Kosh B'Gosh $3.99 Sale & coupon


If you live near an Osh Kosh B'Gosh store, here is another place to find some great clothing deals to stock up on. They have a huge clearance sale with tons of $3.99 items as well as a printable coupon for 20% off your $50 purchase. We should be set for next summer with all these deals!

See if there is a store near you here.

Carter's Printable Coupon


I mentioned the great deal at Carter's clothing here, but now you can make it even sweeter. Use this printable coupon for 20% off a purchase of $50 or more starting Thursday through July 1. Visit quickly before the best selection is gone!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Border's 30% off Printable Coupon


In case you still have books or other gifts to purcahse, Border's is offering a 30% off any one item printable coupon thru Sunday June 28th. The free 12 oz beverage coupon is good through Thursday, June 25, so use them together and save gas!

Target: Solo Plates, Edy's, Batteries, Degree


Here are a few more Target deals to add to your shopping list if you haven't already gone this week.

Bare by Solo Cups (24 ct) and Plates (15 ct) $1.50/each
Use $1/1 printable coupon or $0.75/1 printable coupon
Pay as low as $0.50 each after coupon

Single Serve Cups of Edy’s Ice cream sell at Target for $1.19 each
Use $1/1 Target printable coupon
Pay $0.19 each after coupon

Rayovac Batteries (2-4ct) can be found in the $1 spot at Target
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/21 SS insert
Get FREE batteries!

Degree Arctic Edge or Intense Sport Deodorant sells for $1.97
Use $1.50 printable coupon
Pay $0.47 each after coupon.

Walgreens: Curling Iron for $1.99


Walgreens has the Studio 35 Curling iron on Megasaver sale for $4.99 each (down from regular price of $9.99). There’s a coupon in the pharmacy coupon booklet for $3 off one Studio 35 curling iron. Use that coupon to get a new curling iron for $1.99 only! The megasaver price ends on 6/27 and the coupon doesn’t expire until 6/30. so, you have a few days to get in on this deal.

The pharmacy coupon booklet is a coupon booklet usually located behind the pharmacy counter. It is free for you to have and you should just have to ask for it. I have had to tell that that it is a thin red tri-fold booklet that says “$50 in savings inside” for them to be able to find it. Some people report finding it on a table at the entrance of their stores.

Free 2 year Parent's Magazine Subscription



Valuemags is offering a free two-year subscription to Parent’s Magazine. No strings attached. You’ll never receive a bill. These tend to go quickly so request your subscription today. It normally takes 6 to 10 weeks for your first issue to arrive.

Fry's Deals 6/24


*** Buy 10 Participating Items and Get $3 off Instantly (No Limit on Rewards)
:: Prices listed assume you buy 10 (Mix and Match)

Betty Crocker Brownie or Muffin Mix 1.69
USE:.75/2 printable
FINAL PRICE: 2 for 2.38

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 1.49
USE:.50/2 Printable
FINAL PRICE: 2 for 1.98

Breyer's Ice Cream or Klondike 1.99
USE:Breyers Ice Cream, any 1.5 quart or larger $1/1 (7-12-09) RP-5/17
FINAL PRICE: .99

Bounty Paper Towels 6-8 rolls towel or Scott Bath Tissue, 12 roll - 6.69 ea.
USE: Bounty any .25/1 (7-31-09) P&G-6/7
or $1 off Printables
FINAL PRICE: 5.69

Chef Boyordee Cups .69
USE:Chef Boyardee Can or Microwave Pasta, any .35/3 (7-12-09) SS-5/31
FINAL PRICE: 3 for 1.28

Country Crock Spread 1.69
USE:Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread, any .35/1 (8-9-09) RP-5/17
FINAL PRICE: .99

General Mills Cereal (selected - Cheerios and Reese's Puffs) & Pop Tarts 1.99
USE:Kelloggs Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, 8 ct. or larger .55/1 (8-2-09) RP-6/7
and .55 off Reese's Puffs printable
FINAL PRICE: .99

Hefty Trash Bags 4.69
USE:Hefty Tall Kitchen Bags, any $1/1 (6-30-09) RP-5/17
FINAL PRICE: 3.69

Kraft BBQ Sauce .69
USE:Kraft Barbecue Sauce, any variety .50/1 (7-14-09) SS-6/14
FINAL PRICE: FREE

Pedigree Dog Food 9.99
Possible Coupons: BOGO Printable
FINAL PRICE: Varies

Pillsbury Grand Biscuits .99
USE:Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Biscuits, any size/variety .30/2 lv1-4/5
or SS1-4/5
FINAL PRICE: 2 for 1.38

Purex Laundry Detergent 1.99
Possible Coupon: .50 off, Printable
FINAL PRICE: .99 (if included in sale)

Ragu Pasta Sauce 1.29
USE:$1/2 Printable
FINAL PRICE: 2 for 1.58

Windex Glass Cleaner 1.99
USE:Windex Glass Cleaning product, any .40/1 (7-5-09) SS-5/10
FINAL PRICE: 1.19

Boulder All Natural Potato Chips All flavors, 5 oz. package 3 for $5
USE:$1.00 off 2 Printable
FINAL PRICE: 2 for 2.33

Smart Ones, Boston Market or Claim Jumper Entrees 5 for $10
USE: $1 off 3, Printable
FINAL PRICE: 3 for $5

Fritos or Cheetos 1.29
Banquet Dinners .58 each
Gatorade .59
Kraft Mac and Cheese 5pk. 2.99
Kroger Salad Dressing .99
Kroger Sliced Cheese .99
Manwich .69
Nabisco Ritz Crackers 1.99
Oreo Cookies 2.69
Orville Redenbacher Popcorn 1.69
Dole Classic Iceberg or Cole Slaw 12-14 oz. $1 ea.
Fresh Celery $1 ea.
Fresh Raspberries 6 oz. container $1 ea. First 4
Fresh Sweet Corn 2 for $1
Hass Avocados 88¢ ea.
Kroger Mini Peeled Carrots 1 lb. bag $1 ea.
Personal Size Seedless Watermelon 2 for $3
Red Delicious Apples 3 lb. bag, Kroger Value 2.77 ea.
Roma Tomatoes $1 lb.
Vidalia Sweet Onions $1 lb.
White or Yellow Peaches or Nectarines or Plums 1.59 lb.
Yellow Onions 3 lb. bag, Kroger Value 1.77 ea.
Super Lean Ground Beef 93% lean, sold in a 2 lb. chub 1.77 lb.
Del Monte Vegetables Selected varieties, 11-15.25 oz.99¢
Fry's Apple Sauce 6 pk., 4 oz. or 25 oz.- 2 for $3
Fry's Milk Whole, 2% reduced fat, 1% lowfat or skim, 1 gal.- 1.39
Kraft American Cheese Singles 2% American or 2% Sharp, 10.7-12 oz. 1.47
Kroger Shredded or Bar Cheese 6-8 oz. 2 for $3

Check out all the week's deals at Fry's here.

Bookman's Kid's Club


I want to say welcome to those of you that are recent subscribers that are also homeschoolers! Along with the regular great deals I post, I'll try to keep my eyes peeled for deals that might interest your needs specifically. If you have any great coupons or money saving tips to share, please email me know so I can spread the word.

Thanks to Juli for leting me know about the great kid's program at Bookman's Bookstores!

Sign up for Bookman's Kid Club and you receive a card for 10% off purchases, plus the kids get a $5 coupon in the mail for their birthday. They also have a wonderful summer reading program where they give $5 at the Mesa Bookmans and $10 at the Phoenix Bookmans when you turn in 10 book reports. Additionally, if you are a teacher or homeschool, join their Educator's Program. Just bring an ID proving this (Affidavit of Intent to Homeschoool works) and receive a card for 20% off educational related purchases. Thanks for sharing this valuable information Juli!

Find a Bookman's Store closest to you here.

$9.99 Oil Change coupon: Wed AZ Rep


Part of my daily routine is reading the morning newspaper over breakfast. It gives me a chance to quickly catch up on the news and I love seeing what coupons and deals I can find to pass along to you!

Yesterday, there was a blue $10 off $20 peelie sticker from Kohl's on the front page. Kohl's seems to offer more and more of these coupons these days, and I'm definitely taking advantage of them. We have a Sonicare electronic toothbrush and the replacement heads can be pretty pricy. They are on sale for 2 for $26 this week and using yesterday's coupon will make them $15 for 2 heads! That's a great price! Plus, if you register your purchase here, they will send you a rebate and coupons to use on your next purchase!

Today, on page A6 of the front section, there is a coupon for a $9.99 oil change at Saturn of Scottsdale. It is in the upper left hand side in bold black print. You must have the coupon to get the price and it's not valid with any other offers. Not only is this a great price, but my husband took our Honda here for an oil change last week and had the most pleasant experience. We called that morning and were able to get an appointment just 4 hours later. He took our 3 year old with him and planned to walk to Costco across the street to get a free sample lunch. To his surprise, when he arrived, they had a great set-up just for kids with a movie, toys, and video games. It was just enough to keep kids occupied for a 1 hour oil change. They ended up playing at Saturn and never made it to Costco - much easier in 100 degree weather!

And, the better part was the oil change was just 9.99 plus tax. Every other time I've had an oil change, there is a disposal fee, a filter fee, a this and that fee, etc, which always doubles the $9.99 cost. Not the case at Saturn of Scottsdale, it was $11 out to door!

We will definitely be going back to Saturn, especially if they continue to offer these coupons. There is no expiration date, so cut out your coupon and file it away for the next time you need this service on your car!

BRU $5 off $25


Take this printable coupon with you to save $5 off a $25 purchase at Babies R' Us through July 21, 2009. Or, you can redeem it online using the code 929327.

$1 off Blue Bunny Ice Cream


Blue Bunny just added a $1/1 coupon here, which you should be able to print twice per computer. During this time of year, I've seen blue Bunny ice cream on sale for $2 or less, which would make a very good deal after this coupon.

CVS Hot Deal: Coppertone $1.99


Here’s a great deal on sunblock that you may want to check out. Coppertone Sun Care products are on sale at CVS for $8.99 and you should get back $2 ECBs.

Buy 1 Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care at $8.99
Use $5/1 printable coupon
Receive $2 ECBs
Final Price = $1.99

Summer is here and we should be using lots of sunscreen to protect our skin. This is a great way to stock up! See the rest of the CVS deals this week here.

Free Arby's Sandwich Today only


Today is Wednesday and that means it's freebie day at Arby's. This week, get a free Roast Beef Sandwich with the purchase of a drink. There is no coupon necessary, just stop by and tell them you want the Wednesday freebie! There should be posters up in the stores telling you what item is free for the rest of the summer!

Huggies Rewards: 6 more points


Add 6 more points to your Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards program.

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BBNQM WWKTG MBPGB (1 pt)

BDKRH BZDCL DSPGB (1 pt)

BFMXQ HPBXB BGPGB (1 pt)

BFMRK PDQZK KPPGB (1 pt)

BBLPG NZFFN QLPGB (1 pt)

See all the previous points available here. Currently you can use your points to play the $25 gas card instant win game. Good luck

Monday, June 22, 2009

Dead: Kraft First Taste - alive again!

Dead:
If you missed the first round, it's back again for a brief period of time. Sign up (by clicking on the above box) now so you won't be disappointed when it becomes full. Joining will give you access to high-value coupons, product samples, some wonderful recipes ideas, and more. There's no cost to you and you can unsubscribe if you don't like what they send you! It's a no-brainer in my opinion!

$3.99 Super Duper Sale at Carter's


I haven't had a chance to stop by yet, but Rachael had great luck at their Super Duper sale this weekend! Lots of clearance racks were $3.99 or $5.99 in a large variety of sizes. You have to shop quick to get the sizes you need before they are gone.

I've shopped these sales for 3 years now and Carter's has an amazing return policy. I purchase things for the next year, wrap a rubber band around that purchase and tape my receipt to the hanger so I won't lose it. Then, if the clothes don't fit the following season, I just take them back with the receipt attached with no questions asked. It's been a great strategy for us!

Target Deals 6/21


Eggo Frozen Waffles (including Bake Shop)--$1.50 each
Use $1/1 Bake Shop here
= $0.50 each after coupon

Kraft Cheese (8 oz. shreds or blocks)--$2
Use $1/1 here
= $1 after coupon

Get a $5 Target gift card when you buy 4 Lipton Tea Bags (100 ct.) or Iced Tea Mix (10 qt.) priced at $2.50 each
Use $0.60/1 in 5/17 Red Plum insert or use $1/2 here
= $0.65-$0.75 each after coupons and gift card

Get a $5 Target gift card when you buy 1 Gillette Fusion manual razor and one select Gillette or Venus razor product
*Deal Idea*
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion Manual Razor or Cartridges at $7.99 (use $4 coupon)
Buy 1 Gillette Body Wash or Deodorant at $3.49 (use $1 coupon)
Use $4/1 Gillette razor coupon from the 6/7 P&G insert
Use $1/1 Gillette body wash or deodorant coupon from the 6/7 P&G insert
Spend $6.48 plus tax out of pocket, Get $5 Target gift card
$0.74 each after coupons and gift card!

*****ONGOING DEALS******

Pace Specialty Salsa--$2.09 each
Use the $0.50/1 Target printable
Stack with the $2/1 in 4/26 Smart Source insert
= Free plus possible overage after coupons

Vaseline Aloe Fresh lotion (travel size)--$0.99
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
= Free after coupon

Nexcare bandages (travel size)--$0.99
Use the $1/1 printable coupon
= Free after coupon

Cottonelle wipes (travel size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 coupon from the 06/07 SmartSource insert
= Free after coupon

Degree men's deodorant (Artic Edge and Intense Sport)--$2.49
Use the $1.50/1 Target printable coupon
Stack with the $1/1 manufacturer's coupon from the 5/17 RedPlum insert
= Free after coupons

Crystal Light On-The-Go 3-packs--$0.99
Use the $1/1 printable
Free after coupon

Joint Juice (single serve bottles)--$1
Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon and $1/1 printable coupon or from the 4/26 SmartSource insert
= two free after coupons

Banana Boat Sunscreen (trial size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 in 5/3 SmartSource insert
= Free after coupon

Dove GoFresh Deodorant (trial size)--$0.97
Use $1.25/1 coupon from the 3/15 RedPlum insert (does not exclude trial size)
= Free plus possible overage after coupon

AXE Shower Gel (trial size)--$0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from the 4/5 RedPlum coupon insert
= Free after coupon

Johnson's Soap Buddies--$1
Use $1/1 coupon from the 3/8 or 4/26 RedPlum insert
= Free after coupon

A1 Steak Sauce (small bottles)--$2.09
Use $2/1 from the 5/10 SmartSource insert or here
= $0.09 after coupon

Kashi Frozen Waffles--on price cut at many stores for $1.79
Use $1.50/1 here or here
= $0.29 each after coupon

Ziploc Evolve Sandwich and Snack Bags--$1.77 each
Use $1/1 Target printable
Stack with the $0.40/1 in 5/10 SmartSource insert (or B1G1 if your area got this)
= $0.37 each after coupon (or $0.19 each with B1G1 coupon)

Dry Idea Deodorant--$2.49
Use $2/1 here
$0.49 after coupon

$1.50 off Kashi coupon


There is a great $1.50 off printable coupon available for Kashi cereal or bars right now. Use these at CVS this week to get them for about $1.50 a box, or hold onto them as the price will probably go a bit lower at Target.

Ben & Jerry's BOGO Sundaes on Monday


Stop by any Ben & Jerry's across the nation on Monday night and take advantage of their Buy one get one free ice cream sundaes on Monday nights thru August! How amazing does that brownie sundae look right now!

Find a location nearest you here.

CVS Hidden Deal: Always Infinity Pads $.99


It appears that Always Infinity pads (reg $10.99) are ringing up at $4.99 at CVS. Use the $4 off coupon from the 6/7 P&G insert to get these for just $.99.

Please double check the price that these are ringing up at so you're not surprised when you get to the register. Use the same red scanners that give out coupons when you scan your Extra Care Card to verify the price of these. If you wait too long to get these, they may change the price back to the normal $10.99.

Walgreens Deals 6/21


Coupon Deals

Chips a Hoy Cookies 4-8oz 3/$3
Use $0.55/1 coupon from 5/17 SS insert
= $0.45 each after coupon

Dial AntiOxidant Body Wash (travel size)--$0.99
Use $1/1 printable
= Free after coupon

Splenda $2.99
Use $4/2 coupon from 3/39 SS insert or $3/2 April All You magazine
= as low as $1.98 for two after coupon

Skintimate or Edge Shave product $1.99 each after in ad coupon
Use $1/1 Edge printable coupon or $1/1 Skintimate printable coupon
= $0.99 each after coupons

Organix Shampoo or Conditioner on sale buy one get one free
Submit for try me Free after Mail in Rebate offer found in certain bottles
= two FREE after rebate

Band Aid 2/$3
Use $1/1 coupon from 3/15 or 4/26 RP insert
= $0.50 each after coupon


Register Rewards Deals

Accu Check Blood Glucose Meter $14.99, Earn a $5 RR when you buy one
Submit for Mail in Rebate offer found on the box
= FREE plus $5 in overage after RR and mail in rebate

Aquafresh toothpaste $3, Earn a $3 RR back
Use $1/1 printable coupon or $0.75/1 coupon from 6/21 SS insert
= FREE plus up to $1 in overage after coupon and register reward

General Mills Cereal 3/$7, Earn a $1 RR when you buy three
Use $1/1 Cheerios printable coupon
= $1 each after coupon and Register reward

Lysol Disinfectant Spray 2/$7, Earn a $2 register reward when you buy two
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/7 SS insert
= $1 for both after coupons and register reward

Speed Stick or Lady Speed stick $2.99, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
= $0.99 each after register reward

Buy three Kotex Products $2.99 each, Earn a $3 RR back
Use three $1/1 printable coupons or $1/1 and $0.75/1 couponsfrom 6/14 SS insert
= as low as $0.99 each after coupons and register reward


Monthly Register Rewards

Buy two Neutrogena products get $3 RR back (sun care products on sale week of 6/21 for 9.99 ea)
Use two $3/1 coupon from 6/21 SS insert
= $10.98 for two after coupons and RR

John Frieda select hair products 3/$15, Earn a $5 RR when you buy three
Use three $3/1 coupon from 6/14 SS insert
= $6 out of pocket and get a $5 RR back

Purex 3-in-1 $6.99, Earn a $2 Register Reward when you buy one
Use $2/1 coupon from 6/14 SS insert or this $1/1 printable coupon
= $2.99 each after coupon and register reward

Johnson’s and Johnson’s Baby Powder (1.5 oz) $2/2, Earn a $1RR when you buy two
Use two $1/1 coupons from 3/8 or 4/26RP inserts
= FREE plus $1 in overage after coupons and register reward

Carmex Moisture Plus $2.99, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
= $0.99 each after Register reward

Ban Deodorant 2/$3, Earn a $1 RR when you buy two
Use $0.40/1 coupon from 6/7/09 SS insert
= $0.60 each after coupons and register reward

Earn a $2 RR when you buy any Veet Product
Veet Sensitive Formula Hair Removal Gel Cream $5.49
Use $2 printable coupon
= $1.49 each after coupon and Register Reward