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Free subscription to Food Arts magazine

Monday, August 31, 2009

Free subscription to Food Arts magazine - Food Arts provides top-of-the market professionals with cutting edge information from the food and beverage industry. Exceptional recipes and fresh ideas…innovative presentation techniques…business tips and forecasts…news on tabletop, lighting, interior design…hints on where to find special products or produce…restaurant openings and closings…chefs on the move and much more [...] http://bit.ly/xWZFQ

Target deals 8/30-9/5

Thanks to Coupon Gal for these Target deals, check out her site for even more deals. These prices are based on my stores here in Southern California! Target prices vary by region, But this gives you a good idea of what to look for at your local stores.

Buy 5 Dreyer’s Ice Cream (1.5 qt.): $2.50 ea.
Use $1.00 MC from [...] http://bit.ly/RSuNX

Weight Loss Free Sample

For a Free Sample and for more info click here. As always I suggest you use a ” coupon email” when signing up for freebies so your personal account does not get extra mail!

http://bit.ly/4mlLV6

FREE Shipping on 2010 Entertainment Book

The New 2010 Entertainment Book is Now Available! Order Today and Get Free Shipping! You can start using the coupons right away!

http://bit.ly/1N1wNu

15% off coupon at Walgreens

You can get a Walgreen’s Friends and Family coupon HERE for 15% off all items and 20% off Walgreens brand items! It says you need to use it at the photo or [...] http://bit.ly/krVVi

Double Ideas for Albertsons

Here are a few ideas I found at the store today, if you have any good ones feel free to pass them on!

My Albertsons had ( some varieties) Campbells soup at hand on sale for $1.00 each

use the .50 cents off coupon from yesterdays coupon insert

use an [...] http://bit.ly/3H18Od

Big changes are around the corner!

Does your dream home have one of these?

If you have read my blog very long you know that my family of 5 live in a small 900 sq ft house. Matt bought it over 10 years ago when he was single. A year later we were married and I moved in, it has [...] http://bit.ly/Zda75

Free Kids books

Thanks to Samantha & Diana who let me know about their fun FREE webiste www.storiesformylittlesister.com , which offers free original picture books and colouring in pages for children. All materials are in PDF format and fully downloadable and the website is regularly updated with new material. Make sure you check it out!

http://bit.ly/6PZ7z

Coupons in Magazines

Thanks to Nicole’s Nickels for this list!

More and more magazines have coupons these days. I do a monthly post of the coupons you can find in magazines and where exactly to find them! If you find coupons that aren’t listed here please either leave a comment on this post or send me an email!

Here’s what [...] http://bit.ly/fhT29

Barbie ? Free Activities and Instant Game

In September All You Magazine, there is a Barbie Movie add. For any of you not familiar with the Barbie Movies, they are a great series of fairytales, new and old. They are clean, cute, and great for kids.

Their new movie, Barbie and the Three Musketeers is coming out September 15, 2009.

A Pink Ticket Party [...] http://bit.ly/UWZDA

Print them before they are GONE

Just wanted to remind you all that today is the last day of the month, so coupons.com will reset their coupons on September 1st. You never know what will be gone, so check them out and print them before they are gone.

http://bit.ly/at12K

Cheerios free sample

I told you all about this freebie a few weeks ago, but just in case you haven’t heard about it . You can click here for your free sample of Honey Nut Cheerios and fill out info, sample takes 6-8 week…yum!

Thanks Cheap Chicks

http://bit.ly/eOOJ0

In today?s paper

Sunday, August 30, 2009

In today’s local Idaho Papers were lucky to get THREE coupon inserts, the Red Plum, the Smart Source and the P&G. I was also happy to find a sheet of Albertsons doubles, with 3 twice the value coupons in it!

We are pleased to bring you this A Thrifty Mom Giveaway from iolo’s System Mechanic. They contacted us back in the spring and asked if I wanted to try their product out. I agreed and installed it on my wife’s laptop. This laptop computer is kind of old and it is VERY slow. [...] http://bit.ly/2TN11L

FREE Coppertone at Walmart

Thanks to one of my readers in North Carolina who let you know that her Wal-mart had marked the coppertone sunscreen down to $4 each.

She used this $5 coupon and she was able to get it totally FREE! Coupon Expires 9/26/09. Not sure if all areas have [...] http://bit.ly/14CdRI

CVS deals for 8/30-9/5

Thanks to Moms by Heart for these CVS deals, The upcoming sale ad can be seen HERE (thanks, HCW!) and you can preview the coupons in Sunday’s paper HERE. Maximize your savings by using the $5/$25 printable HERE and the $4/$20 coupon available at pharmacy for asking about the Ready Fill program.The September Clip-Free coupon booklet will [...] http://bit.ly/1a3vLc

Rite Aid deals 8/30-9/5

Here are the Rite Aid deals this week. Don’t forget the $5 off $25 coupon to make an even better deal! Thanks to Saving Cents with sense for compiling these deals!

SCR Deals ( Single check rebate [...] http://bit.ly/eJjUP

Albertsons 3 days sale?

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Just wanted to remind you all about the 3 day sale going on at Albertsons, they have some rather thrifty deals! To view the post with all this weeks match ups click here.

Thanks to Moms By Heart for Help with these Walgreens deals. Please note that I only list the deals that I think are the most thrifty so please check you ad [...] http://bit.ly/kBOjg

A readers ton of savings!

One of our readers, Suprina, sent us this nice email about how A Thrifty Mom has helped her family and one of her shopping trips she is proud of. We are so happy she is able to save her family money while her husband is working so hard and going to school! Keep up the [...] http://bit.ly/3CBjMA

Free L?oreal Mascara

Sarah at Give me Neither sent us this great freebie:

She just found this deal for a free L’oreal mascara sample. If you send the deal on to 10 friends’ emails you’ll also get a full-sized sample of L’Oréal Paris’ Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair Eye 24HR Duo in addition to the mascara.

Click here to [...] http://bit.ly/Dp4w8

Coupons Reset

Just wanted to let you know that many of the coupons on Coupons.com have been reset and you can print them again. Go ahead and print them now because come the first of September they will add new ones and take some of them away. So go check it out and see if your favorites [...] http://bit.ly/3nX6Au

Karaoke Giveaway

Loud Karaoke just started a giveaway at www.loudkaraoke.com. They are offering a great, full-karaoke system or a $100 gift certificate to the site for free! The contest is tailored specifically for kids and families and provides a fun activity to do with everyone. I think these days everyone can use a good excuse for [...] http://bit.ly/Nxsgn

Get your FREE magazine

We get this great magazine in our mail. Its normally $5 for each issue. It is packed with great recipes, tips and thrifty ideas. Click here to get your free subscription. This is a free subscriptions. No trial period to worry about

http://bit.ly/kX8PZ

Cheesecake factory is starting a ?Drive Out the Hunger Tour?

The Cheesecake factory is starting a “Drive Out the Hunger Tour” starting September 1st.

The first 500 guests who attend an event and donate two cans of soup will receive a complimentary slice of Stefanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake™. Get there early because each event will have live music and a special gift for everyone.

You [...] http://bit.ly/unDgI

K Mart Doublers

Now Kmart is doubling coupons this weekend in some areas.

I have NOT confirmed yet if it’s in IDAHO or not

I haven’t heard back yet, and no one is talking of it.

Charlene from My Frugal Adventures sent us her Kmart match ups and some info from Kmart Customer service, [...] http://bit.ly/k6HEu

Kroger winner is?

Friday, August 28, 2009

# 214 Becky
August 27th, 2009 at 10:53 am

I have been following your blog for several months now and love it. I mentioned it at my Bunco group recently and got several members to sign up too!

Good Job Becky. Respond to the email we sent by 48hrs, and [...] http://bit.ly/3g4Mk

My Thrifty Albertsons deals

Before Coupons sales or discounts this would have cost $112.78

I was able to get it all for $23.94

Plus I still have $10 in catalina coupons to use like cash,

Both the Cereal and the cookies are part of the buy $25 promo get back $10 in catalinas. I was able [...] http://bit.ly/mhukU

Giant deals thru 9/3

Giant deals thru 9/3 brought to you by Madame Deals

Kellogg’s Cereal (Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cocoa Krispies or Raisin Bran) 4/$6 (must buy 4)
(2)-$1.00/2 coupon from 8/2 insert AND (2) Super Doublers, makes it .50¢ each

Cesar Dog Food 3.5oz .72¢
-BOGO coupon from 8/16 RP, makes it .36¢ each

Dannon Yogurt 4-6 [...] http://bit.ly/jMy8m

3 Coupon Inserts this Sunday!!!

This week we will be getting three coupon inserts the Smart [...] http://bit.ly/bHVyz

Fred Meyers? check out these deals!

Thanks to Sarah at Pocketbook Pearls for these Thrifty finds!

I found the middle booklet hanging by the frozen Gardenburgers. Inside was:

*Form for a free garden tote – fill out and mail in. No cost or s+h!

*$10 worth of Gardenburger coupons ($2.00 of any Gardenburger product)

*4 Great recipes to try.

Plus the Gardenburgers were on sale 2 [...] http://bit.ly/o768Q

e-coupons on Fred Meyer rewards card

Coupon Gossip once again has a wonderful post to fill you in on all the tricks to using E-coupons at Fred MeyersThere is some awesome information HERE on La Vida Cheapo’s blog on how to load mfg. e-coupons on the Freds rewards card. This gal is really taking advantage of doublers and e-coupons (Spokane gets to [...] http://bit.ly/Vsxkp

A1 Marinade .29 cents

Albertson’s has A1 Marinade (select varieties) on sale this week for $2.29. Use the $2.00 off coupon from the 8/16 smart source , and they are only .29 cents! Now that is a thrifty deal!!!

Thanks Sarah at Pocketbook Pearls

http://bit.ly/CTyme

Free photobook

If you already have a Facebook account, you can design a Free photo book through an application on Facebook called HotPrints.

For the first 10,000 users who log in, the normal $2.95 (yes under 3 bucks!) is waved and your photo book will be sent out to you with free shipping and handling as well.

Even [...] http://bit.ly/FOM1B

$5 off at Wlagreens

Get $5 off a purchase of $25 or more – in store only till Sat Click here to print yours

Thanks Marsha

http://bit.ly/17dvOB

Make Money Shopping

Above is a copy of our account at Ebates. Want to make money by getting cash back on your purchases? How about $5 for signing up, and telling your friends about it? So what is Ebates?

Ebates is a Portal.

A portal is a path from one spot to another. Its an easy way to find something [...] http://bit.ly/Bao9E

$2 Bathing suit

Get a $89 bathing suit from Lands End for only $2 bucks!!

You need to enter code AUG28 and PIN4130 for Free Shipping

Click here to buy one

I got mine, Did you?

Thanks Cheap Chicks

http://bit.ly/10J4Lu

Ends Tonight!

Don’t forget to sign up for the Kroger Parent Company $30 gift card giveaway. Its good at Smiths, Fred Meyer , Ralphs and many other Kroger Brand stores.
Click here to enter

http://bit.ly/hjyKb

Back to school Cash Back ? EBates

Get 5% cash back on your purchases at JC Penny

Get 4% back from Kohls

Instead of 2% cash back, NOW get 8% cash back at Old Navy

Here are some great Cash Back offers through Ebates. By using Ebates as a portal to your shopping, not only do you get great [...] http://bit.ly/uyuS5

Back to School savings

So Thursday was Matthew’s first day at first grade. (Above is Matthew in his wheelchair from his leg fracture.) And it’s defiantly time to stock up, save, and get all the coupons, freebies and fun stuff while the kids are at school!

Click here to enter

Simply enter [...] http://bit.ly/gmLQ3

True Value BOGO

Mara from Ontario Or, True Value store sent us this heads up:

We run Kinney & Keele True Value Store in Ontario and I wanted to let you know of the awesome Labor Day Sale! It is going to be “Buy One Get One on Interior or Exterior House Paint”. I [...] http://bit.ly/1Nmf97

Poppycock only .36 cents at Walgreens

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Today at Walgreens I got a deal you might want to pass on. I purchased 5 bags of Poppycock snacks, they were on sale for 1.99, I used the 1.00 off each in store coupon from the (back to school coupon book), and 5- .75 coupons from the 8/23 smart source inserts and final total for [...] http://bit.ly/XItyF

What to do with all those papers?

This is an emial from one of my readers,

Hello, so I have finally decided to order a paper subscription, I realized that I can benefit so much more if I have multiple coupons to be able to stock up on thrifty [...] http://bit.ly/r65js

A Thrifty Mom Photography Deal

Heather from Kozup Photography sent us this great offer for all of our readers, the A Thrifty Mom Photo Deal

Call now and get any portrait session (families included) for only $99

And that includes the CD of full resolution photos ,

which most places make you purchase them at extra [...] http://bit.ly/D3bAY

The key to stocking up

I always tell people that when you coupon, you need to re-learn how to shop. Most of us make a list of things we need, go to the store and buy what is on the list. When you shop like this you are forced to pay the price the store has them marked. If [...] http://bit.ly/6VNab

Fred Meyers ? competitor coupons & doublers

On of my Bloggy Friends Coupon Gossip just wrote a post with some great news about Fred Meyer. She shops at the Nampa store and is able to find some really good deals for you Lady’s that are looking to shop at Fred Meyers. Thanks Coupon Gossip for letting me pass this great info along [...] http://bit.ly/friep

Free Taco ? Today

Get a free taco at Taco del Mar. Its for Today only. Just enter email address.

Thanks Free Snatcher

http://bit.ly/4pS9o

Free Kids Entrees coupon at Denny?s

Go HERE to print a coupon for
2 FREE Kids Entrees with the purchase of ONE adult entree!
This coupon expires September 10, 2009!

Thanks Coupon Gal!
http://bit.ly/3nvycD

The taste of summer

Many of you have probably noticed that I have not bought much produce the last month or so. The reason is I have tons of wonderful fresh veggies coming from my garden, and from my friends gardens. In fact we have more than we can eat, so we to have been giving it away. We [...] http://bit.ly/punfP

Free Necklace

Our friends at Soap Opera Jewelry has hooked our readers up with this great offerFREE NECKLACE (value $69.95) to Thrifty Mom readers

Free Necklace with any $20 purchase. Simply place this item in your shopping cart along with any other item(s) that total $20.00 or more:

Thanks to Save at Home Mommy for these deals Make sure and check your local store’s ad for participation and prices. I use a Southern California ad for my prices.

Best Meat [...] http://bit.ly/r6p7E

Kroger $30 Giftcard giveaway

Kroger Co., Family of Stores is having a major sales event thru September 2nd

To help get things moving we are giving away a $30 Giftcard to any Kroger store. Like Smiths, Fred Meyer and Ralphs

AND MANY MORE STORES

Click here to see all of the [...] http://bit.ly/mOT9n

Walgreens Policies

Thanks to one of my readers Julie for passing this along to me,

A friend and I do our couponing together and have gotten to know the staff at our local Walgreens. Today they gave me a copy of their new policies to be aware. I thought I would pass them on to you so you [...] http://bit.ly/cNMNY

Wordless Wednesday

As you all know this weekend my little Matthew broke his ankle, he has been very brave, but in lots of pain. He has needed lots of extra rest. He enjoys his two little sister playing nurse, and taking care of him. My 2 year old Maleeya was very worried about him and feel asleep [...] http://bit.ly/HZkfl

Sample of NicoDerm CQ and a $7 coupon

If you would like to receive a free Sample of NicoDerm CQ and a $7 coupon for NicoDerm, click here!

http://bit.ly/LW9Ea

Some high value coupon to look for at your Albertsons

Both the Kellogg’s cereal and the Keebler cookies are part of the spend $25 get back a $10 in catalinas. They are both priced $2.50 but after you get your catalina back it is like paying only$1.50 here is the crazy part. At my Caldwell (stadium store) albertsons they have 60 cases of Kellogg’s cereal that [...] http://bit.ly/6VSho

From one Heart Mom to another

I have told you all about my son Matthew who has, Hypoplastic Left heart Syndrome. He was born missing half his heart ( to read more about his story click here) It took us years to get him well enough to face every day life. He is a strong yet sweet spirited little [...] http://bit.ly/14MpKd

What does SS, RP ans P&G mean?

Question: I am a little new to couponing, would you mind telling me what the abbreviations stand for and where I can find each of the coupons?

Answer: Sometimes on my match ups you will see something like this ”use the $3.00/1 in 08/02 SS”, this means the $3 off one coupon from the August 2nd [...] http://bit.ly/bedTC

Jack in the Box coupon

Jack in the Box is great about coming out with new coupons, you can click here to print their latest coupon for $1 off ANY large combo meal at Jack in the Box! This coupon is valid thru 8/30/09.

thanks Hip2save

http://bit.ly/1Hxtlv

Time to stock up on cereal at Safeway

Thanks to Saving with Shellie for these cereal deals.

Safeway (Randall’s, Tom Thumb, Von’s, etc.) is having a great cereal promo this week. Buy 5 boxes of cereal or cereal bars and save $5 instantly. You don’t have to buy the same 5 boxes. You can mix and match them (M&M).

I usually don’t spend more than $1 [...] http://bit.ly/bFRkf

Very Thrifty back to school ideas

Even using coupons, the back to school supply lists can take a toll on your weekly grocery budget. I found a couple neat ideas on reusing items around the house for school lunch supplies and can’t wait to try them out! These look like items even a non-crafty person like myself could successfully create!
This first [...] http://bit.ly/NELdM

Walgreens coupon for $5 off $25 purchase

Another Great coupon from Walgreens for $5 off a $25 purchase at Walgreens, good till Saturday. Click here to print yours, this does have to be used after all coupons and discounts. So it would be best to buy items that will give you register rewards. Let me know if any of you come up [...] http://bit.ly/128RxN

FREE 8?0 collage print at Walgreens Today only!

Wednesday, August 26th, get one FREE 8×10 collage print! The limit is 1 per customer and the offer is only valid 8/26. Click link below,

ONE DAY Walgreens offer! FREE 8×10 collage print 8/26 only! Promo code: FUNDAY

Also do not forget about these two offers going on at Walgreens this [...] http://bit.ly/fZhcW

List 5 Items on Ebay for FREE

This email hit my box this morning and made me so excited!

…
List 5 items every 30 days–pay NO Insertion Fees
-Sell unwanted items and earn extra cash
-Reach millions of eBay shoppers
-Good for Auction-style listings
…
You do have to pay if your items sells (which sounds great to me because nothing is worse than you item not selling [...] http://bit.ly/10buyz

Free bag of loot at Pirate Island in Utah

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

As part of the Pirate Island (Orem, Utah) grand opening, they are willing to offer ATM readers a “free bag of loot for junior buccaneers” (to play in the arcade). They just opened their doors this week and I was able to go. The atmosphere is AMAZING (think themed to the max…talking pirates, rain storms, firing [...] http://bit.ly/13OxY6

Albertsons Deals Aug 26 ? Sept 1

Albertsons Thrifty Deals for the Northwestern area

Please note that I only list the deals that I think are the most “thrifty” so please check over your ad [...] http://bit.ly/3nbaA0

HyVee deals Aug 25-31

Thanks to Learning the Frugal Life for there HyVee deals

Grocery
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 8 oz $.38

General Mills Cereal Select Varieties 9-11.5 oz $1.58
- $1.00/3 (8/9 GM)
= 3/$3.74

Pringles Chips $1.25
- $1.00/2 (8/2 P&G)
= $.75 each when you buy 2

Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks 3 for $5 or $1.67 each
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg’s Insert)
= $1.17 each when you buy 2

Welch’s [...] http://bit.ly/s45JZ

Free Floss at Walmart

Walmart has Reach floss for $1 per pack (this is their regular price). There are 2 coupons available to use for this…save $3 on 3 packs from the 8/2 smart source, and a $1 off 1 from the 6/14 smart source. They had cinnamon and spearmint flavors. Use these coupon to get yourself some free [...] http://bit.ly/949ir

My weekly budget review for Aug 10-23

My computer crashed last week so I was not able to get the photos for my weekly budget review, so this time is it the last two weeks.

I was able to buy $420.15 in groceries

all I paid was $23.46

plus I still have $6.00 in catalina coupons, and [...] http://bit.ly/AtJpm

Local deals

Thanks to Monica for passing this along,

Just thought I would let you know about a good deal I found at the outlet mall in Boise today. The VF Outlet has boys size hoodies(black) sweatshirts(gray and long sleeved shirts(blue) for only .87! They are all plain and not name brand but at that price you could [...] http://bit.ly/11gpb0

Upcoming Catalina at Albertsons

Thanks to one my readers who sent this along,
Today at Albertsons this printed from the catalina machine:

Spend $25 on participating ConAgra, Kellogg’s and Own Brands products between 8/26/09 and 9/3/09 and receive two $5 coupons for savings on a future purchase.
This should help us all get some thrifty deals at Albertsons!
http://bit.ly/c88qL

Libby?s vegetable .37 cents each

Thanks to one of my readers Tammy to let me know that she used 2 coupons for $1 off 3 Libby’s vegetable coupon ( found in this Sundays parade magazine) with Albertsons doublers, and got 6 cans (4/$5) for a total of $2.25.

http://bit.ly/4pdXRK

Get a $25 gift card for only $2.00

80% off with every $25 Gift Cert. order. Use code TASTE. Pay $2 thru 8/31/09 at Restaurant.com.
You can find Restaurants all across the country, so see what is available in your area.

http://bit.ly/4er1ks

Free Fonts

This offer is back again and always a fun FREEBIE. Download this complete collection of hundreds of the greatest fonts to enhance any project! Great for making greeting cards, business proposals, presentations, newsletters, etc. Hurry and get yours before they are gone again.

http://bit.ly/eDs0S

Target coupons

I have new readers everyday that are just starting to coupon. I had one of them ask about Target coupons, so I thought it would be a good thing to pass along for any new readers. Target is one of those great stores that puts out its own instore coupon. The idea behind the instore [...] http://bit.ly/lD8B1

Do not ever pay for contacts agian

One thing that you can always seem to find for free is a pair of contacts. They all want you to try their product in hopes you will love them, and then they will have a life long customer. So if you hate paying for contacts here are 3 great offers for you to get [...] http://bit.ly/sLVHM

Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce only .22 cents each at Albertsons

Here is the deal scenario:

BUY: 3 Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce $1.99 = $5.97
USE: 3 $.55 Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce 10 oz or larger (06-28 Smart source) = $1.65
(or, look on the bottles- you can find $.55 peelies)
STACK WITH: 3 Albertsons Double Coupon = $1.65
FINAL COST: $2.67
RECEIVE: $2.00 Catalina to use towards your next purchase
FINAL COST: $.67 for 3 bottles of Teriyaki Sauce (or $.22 cents each)

The catalina offer expires 9/6.
Catalina [...] http://bit.ly/RmKk7

New $1 coupon for Sunflower seeds

Rite Aid came out with a new coupon for $1.00 off Davids Sunflower seeds, this should make for some thrifty deals. Click here to print yours!

http://bit.ly/xMmGm

Kmart coupon Policy

Thanks to Rachel for passing along this coupon policy for Kmart. This gives you all the details you ever wanted to know about the rules to double coupons at Kmart. I heard that they will be having another double promo in early September. But I am not sure what areas will be part of this [...] http://bit.ly/19joff

Kroger Deals

Monday, August 24, 2009

Welcome to the Kroger match up for the week of August 23 – August 29 thanks to Clipper Girls for these match ups!
***
Mid Atlantic Coupon Policy
Doubles coupons up to and including a face value of .50
Allows (2) coupons on BOGO deals
Greenville NC store allows 4 identical coupons; however, only the first one doubles
**
::MEGA SAVER DEAL::
*
Save [...] http://bit.ly/KslGS

The winner is?.

Thanks to everyone who entered to win the Kolcraft Jeep 2 in 1 Everything Bag and Booster Seat. The winner was picked by a third party at random.org. The winner is Emily Lyon, who wrote “I just wrote about A Thrifty Mom on facebook. Thanks for all of the thrifty deals!!” You will have 48 [...] http://bit.ly/2bvFNM

Free Chick-Fil-A sandwich

Free Chick-Fil-A Sandwich to the First 250,000! Hurry!

The first 250,000 to sign up HERE will get a coupon in the mail for a free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich.

Thanks Marsha!

http://bit.ly/LllnI

Target Deals Aug 23-29

Thanks to Coupon Gal for these Target deals, check out her site for even more deals. PLEASE NOTE: These prices are based on my stores here in Southern California! Target prices vary by region, so check your store to confirm your prices.

Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat: $2.99
Use $.55 coupon from 8/16 Red Plum
Use [...] http://bit.ly/3YHlp2

Zantac deal

While clipping my coupons I found an offer for $5 off Zantac. Underneath the coupon for $1.00 off Zantac in this week’s Sunday paper it states:

Save $5.00 – in 3 easy steps

1. Purchase any Zantac product using this instant $1.00 coupon.

2. Go to ZantacOTC.com and register using the UPC code from purchased product.

3. Print a coupon [...] http://bit.ly/fDFqM

Weight Loss help and $50 in coupons at Rite Aid

Thanks to Pocketbook Pearls for passing this along!
While checking my e-mail I came across one from Rite Aid about their Rite Weight Plan. Its a free daily program that guides you along a 10 week course to lose 10 % of your body weight.

I looked through it:

- Enter your weight into your on-line chart every [...] http://bit.ly/199Gda

Thrifty Albertsons deals

At Albertson’s today I found Reese’s candy bars on sale 2 for $1. Use the .55 cents off any Reese’s product coupon from this Sunday’s paper and they will be free! Check and make sure your store will accept the overage or modify the coupon price to match the product price.

You can make [...] http://bit.ly/Xzoyi

Buying bigger is not always better?

One rule to getting a good deal with coupons is to buy small. I know this goes against everything we have been taught, that the family value pack is suppose to be the best deal right? Once again this brings us back to the point that anyone can match a coupon with an item. The [...] http://bit.ly/1B3l7f

Thrifty deal on ESPN

Thanks to Marsha for sending me this link for an offer for a free Yearly Subscription to ESPN the Magazine, plus Bonus Access to ESPN.com’s Insider Portal – Up to 3 Years Per Person for only $2.99 shipping and handling. I have not done this offer myself, but if you have a sports fan it [...] http://bit.ly/2scGYt

My thrifty Albertsons deals

Before sales, coupons or discounts this would have cost $45.24

I was able to get it all for $2.37

On Saturday my little boy Matthew broke his ankle, that was a busy day! That night I needed a gallon of milk so I needed to run to Albertsons. While there I [...] http://bit.ly/UvLfJ

Thrifty deal on Johnson?s products at Target

There are new Target coupons available HERE right now. They all expire 9/5 so you’ll want to use them quickly. Here’s what to buy:

Buy (2) Johnson’s Buddy Bars – $.99
-Use (1) $3/3 Johnson’s coupon HERE
-Use (2) $1/1 Target coupon HERE

AND

Buy (2) Johnson’s Baby Shampoo – $3.29
-Use (1) $1/1 Johnson’s coupon HERE
-Use (2) $1/1 Target coupon HERE

Final Price = $.56 for 4 [...] http://bit.ly/hb0jb

FREE Lysol Wipes

Thanks to my reader Julie for passing this along!

I just wanted to pass along a great deal I got at Albertsons this morning with doubles! The store I went to had the Lysol disinfectant wipes on sale for 2/$4. I remembered that I had $1 off one coupons from the 7/12 smart source, doubled them and [...] http://bit.ly/3PLio

Recipe organizer

EZ to use Recipe organizer. Users can input their favorite recipes and access them easily with just a few clicks of their mouse. With this software, recipe organization is easy as pie! Click logo above to check it out for yourself.

http://bit.ly/3Y5Bwd

FREE 3 year subscription to Town & Country magazine

Right now you can click here and request a FREE 3 year subscription to Town & Country magazine! You will need to fill out 2 shirt surveys and then your mailing info. They will ask for a friends email address, I always list my extra coupon email, as to not send my friends [...] http://bit.ly/2oWIur

Free 1oz Victoria?s Secret Pink Body Lotion

Free 1oz Victoria’s Secret Pink Body Lotion Free – No purchase required. Click here to get your coupon, offer good till Sept 7th.

Thanks Rachel

http://bit.ly/ANdnz

Thick and Creamy Yoplait Yogurt coupon

A new coupon has just come out for .60 cents off of 3 Yoplait Thick & Creamy yogurts, this is a pretty high value coupon for Yogurt! Click here to print yours before they are gone.

http://bit.ly/4bvKLq

.50 cents off New York Frozen Products

Sunday, August 23, 2009

There’s a great new coupon for $.50/1 New York Frozen Products here. Use zip code 66010. Small packages (bags with 1 loaf) are often on sale at my store for $1.00! Use this coupon to get them FREE if your store doubles!

Thanks Money Saving Madness

http://bit.ly/T1a14

Rite Aid Deals

Don’t forget the $5 off $25 coupon. It sounds like many Rite Aid stores are now requiring the $25 after all coupons, so you may notice a change at your local store. Thanks to Saving cents with sense for compiling these deals!

SCR Deals (Single check [...] http://bit.ly/kpDZz

CVS deals

Thanks to Moms By Heart for these CVS deals. Maximize your savings by using the $5/$25 printable HERE and the $4/$20 coupon available at pharmacy for asking about the Ready Fill program.Pepsi 12pk 12oz cans 4/$12-$3 ECBFinal Price: 4/$9Maybelline select mascara B1G1 free (Sun-Tues only)-$1 from 8/2 RP, use twoCaliber or CVS Pharmacy Composition Book 100 [...] http://bit.ly/6RqAl

Look in your paper for Albertsons doubles

In many Papers across the Western states there should be 3 Albertsons doubles, they will be in the main part of the paper ( not a separate ad sheet) SO if you find them in your paper please post the paper and the page number you found them on. I am not sure how much [...] http://bit.ly/x2JWt

Walgreens Deals

Thanks to Moms By Heart for Help with these Walgreens deals. Please note that I only list the deals that I think are the most thrifty so please check you ad for any deals I may have missed.

Take $3 off Photo Mugs only at Walgreens.com! Hurry and get yours, offer runs 8/23 thru 8/29 only!
[...] http://bit.ly/Z4lz6

Coupon for a FREE Cesar Bistro Entree

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Cesar Bistro is offering to mail us a coupon for a FREE Cesar Bistro Entree!

This offer is good from 9am until midnight and will be running from 8/22 through 10/10.

Limit 2 per customer and only 1,500 coupons will be printed each Saturday!

“You can also find out if your area is participating in celebrating this new restaurant-inspired [...] http://bit.ly/hXcrx

Ouch?.

We got up early this morning and took the kids fishing ( still did not catch anything). They have so much fun casting their little poles into the water and reeling them back in. Even my little Maleeya gets in on the fun saying ” round and round” then does it all over again. [...] http://bit.ly/JQCI0

FREE Marley and Me Book with purchase

Spot Shot is offering a FREE Marley and Me Book when you: Purchase Two Spot Shot® trigger bottles or aerosol cans (excluding 4 oz. size) from any retailer by 9/30/09 and mail-in the rebate HERE.

Make sure you read all the details so you qualify for the rebate.

There’s a downloadable coupon for $1/1 HERE. There were coupons [...] http://bit.ly/34NVVZ

Calgon coupon

Join the CALGON CLUB and receive a printable $1 off TWO coupon! Click here for the link

Thanks Pamela

http://bit.ly/TN7aZ

171 more places to get coupons

Yesterday I posted a list of a few places you can contact to get some great coupons, Amanda was kind enough to send me her list of 171 places to get even more coupons from. This should keep you busy for awhile!

Find the brand name of a product you use and contact the company. No [...] http://bit.ly/Mvv6a

Smokey the Bear for homeschool

I know some of you homeschool so I thought you might find this useful. They offer teaching resources HERE from Smokey the Bear on wildfires. There’s an activity book, poster and 2 various teacher’s guides.

Thanks Coupon Geek

http://bit.ly/tTVEc

Get a free bag of Halls

Halls just came out with a new promo, Take Our Survey and Get a FREE (up to $2.29) Bag of HALLS! To get the coupon you have to sign up and wait for them to email you the survey.

Here is the link to get your free bag.

Thanks Scratch n Sniff shopper

http://bit.ly/2WvjK

FREE Sewing Machine with purchase

I just received the latest Brylane Home catalog and noticed a promotion they were running through 8/30/09, or while supplies last. You will get a FREE $29.99 Sewing Machine w/ any purchase if you use code BHWSEWING at checkout.

They do have some items fairly cheap in their clearance area HERE but remember, a deal is only [...] http://bit.ly/2GdLoQ

$2 off L?Oreal Infallible coupon

There is a new coupon for $2 off L’Oreal Infallible lip products. This coupon will come in handy for deals. Also, if your Kmart is doubling coupons this week you can get free makeup products with these! I recommend that you hurry and print these though before they reach the print limit and are no longer [...] http://bit.ly/cgpFs

Very Thrifty Kmart Deals

Please note that NOT ALL AREAS are participating in the Kmart doubles, my area is not. But on of my new friends Rachel’s local Kmart was….this is what she was able to get!

I just love saving money and getting things FREE! When I discovered that our K-Mart was participating in the double coupon up to $2 I [...] http://bit.ly/mQ0tn

Winner of $620.00 in coupons is?.

Friday, August 21, 2009

The winner of over $620.00 in coupons is Amy Klein, she said, Found this website by watching a lady at Albertson’s pay $5.20 for 5 bags of groceries! Ran after her to find out how to save money. I love this website and saving money. The winner was picked by a thrid part at ramdom.org, you [...] http://bit.ly/slBCY

My Thrifty Walmart deal

I was finally able to find these little soy candles in stock at my local Walmart. They were $2.97 each but with the coupon from the 8/9 smart source they were FREE all I had to pay was tax. So before coupons my total was $26.73 all I had to pay was $1.61. I think [...] http://bit.ly/HD9JK

$1.25 Yoplait coupon

Have you tried the new Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt? Well, if you haven’t I have a great coupon to grab your first mutlipack, or if you fell in love with them a money saving coupon. Click here to print your $1.25/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Mutlipacks.These multipacks cost around $1.99 (depending where you shop). This is also a great lunchtime snack for your school [...] http://bit.ly/XvFAe

2 inserts this Sunday

OK. I have had a ton of questions about the Allure Giveaways this month.

Before sales or coupons this wouls have cost $33.24

I was able to get it all for $2.10

I have not had the best luck with finding the items I want at Walgreen’s but today I hit the jackpot! I was able to use some great coupons along with some sales to walk [...] http://bit.ly/19hsKL

Free Pork Chop Recipes? eCookbook

If you would like to receive a free ‘America’s Favorite Pork Chop Recipes’ eCookbook click here. These are limited so hurry if you want one. As always I suggest you use a ” coupon email” so your personal account does not get extra mail. All they ask for is an email, they will then show [...] http://bit.ly/9QTyW

Another way to get coupons

Thanks to Nicoles Nickels for this thrifty tip,

One of my readers, Jen, recently sent me an email about emailing companies for coupons. I had never done this before and at her suggestion, emailed several brands I am loyal to to see if they had any coupons available to send me. I simply went to the [...] http://bit.ly/2bwrQ

8?0 Scrapbook Page only $.99 at Walgreens

Fridays Walgreens deal is a 8×10 Scrapbook Page only $.99 at Walgreens.com today only!
Coupon Code: SCRAPIT

http://bit.ly/3qvnm

Free Ebay Kit

Get a Free Kit to learn how to make money selling on EBay. I used to sell on Ebay, I made and sold premade scrapbook pages. I really enjoyed it, and made pretty good money doing it. Learn how you can too. Click the logo

http://bit.ly/tiQHg

Harris Teeter Matchup

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thanks to Clipper Girls for these Harris Teeter Matchup for the week of August 19 – 25, for the full list check out her site.
Ocean Spray Juices BOGO (currently $1.89).
Use the .55/1 q from 5/31RP.
Final Price .79

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks BOGO (currently $1.44)
Use the .40/1 q from 8/9SS2, or the printable from Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, [...] http://bit.ly/6JIsy

Food Lion deals

Thanks to Clipper Girls for these Food Lion deals

This week’s FLIPS:

$1.00 off three (3) Food Lion Soda 2-Liters
$1.00 off Food Lion pizza (23.4 oz or larger)
$1.00 off Home 360 Party Cups 50 ct
1.00 off Two (2) Healthy Accents Hand Sanitizers 8oz
Print Coupons

or
$1.00 off two (2) Pepsi product 2-Liters
$1.00 off Food Lion pizza (23.4 oz or [...] http://bit.ly/vHBVy

Coupon on Todays Idaho Press Tribune

Some of you have asked me when I teach coupon classes, why I get the the daily paper, instead of just ordering multiple Sunday papers because they are the ones with all the coupon inserts. Well the daily papers will also have lots of fun coupons too. Like today, on the front of my Idaho [...] http://bit.ly/3cUafX

Free copy of FaveCrafts ebook

Another free download this time if for a free copy of FaveCrafts ebook 39 Low-Cost Kitchen Crafts. Click here to get yours, as always I suggest you use a ” coupon email” so your personal email account does not get extra mail.

http://bit.ly/6EA9c

Old Navy?. chance to win?

Frugal Girls is giving away 10 coupons this week for $50 off $100 purchase at Old Navy if you would like to enter, click here.

http://bit.ly/8Bokk

Fiber one bars at Walmart (local)

Thanks to Bev for passing this along,

I was at the Walmart on Franklin Rd in Nampa (the new one), and they have Fiber One bars (6 pack plus 1 free bar) on clearance for $1 per box. They had chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel flavors. There are some 40-cent off coupons that I had from [...] http://bit.ly/zxsZZ

Kids eat FREE at IHOP

Thanks to Kate for passing along this thrifty tip,

These days going out to dinner as a family can be expensive, and with overscheduled lives, family dinner time has dwindled, causing many families to opt for quick meals at home or on the go. This summer, families can break out of their routine without breaking the [...] http://bit.ly/8YKNC

Coupons at Target for SpongeBob

Target just keeps on coming up with GREAT coupons. Go HERE to print out the following SpongeBob coupons:

FREE American Greetings Dinner Pocket Plate with purchase of SpongeBob SquarePants Dinner Pocket Plate
$1.00 SpongeBob Colgate Toothbrush or Toothpaste
$2.00 Hasbro SpongeBob Game (includes Cranium, Sorry, Connect 4 and Operation)
$3.00 SpongeBob DVD
$5.00 SpongeBob Video Game
all coupons expire 8/26, so Hurry!
Thanks, Crazy [...] http://bit.ly/o4zq7

Freebies at Subway

Subway has a fun sweepstakes and instant win game now thru Oct. 18, 2009 at 10:59 (Central Time). The total amount in prizes equals $64,000,000!!! [...] http://bit.ly/4ppRDb

$5 Registered Rewards at Walgreens when you spend $25

Wednesday thru Saturday you can get $5 Registered Rewards at Walgreens when you spend $25! The $5 registered rewards is good on your next purchase thru [...] http://bit.ly/4n9rai

Walgreens Questions

Question: I wondered if you are purchasing 3 different items that all have Register Reward’s in the same transaction will you get each of the RR’s or will it only print 1 RR.

Answer: In this case yes you can buy 3 DIFFERENT items and have all 3 Register Rewards print out at the end of your purchase. [...] http://bit.ly/1f6ppi

Fred Meyer

Thanks to Coupon Gossip for this info on the sale at Fred Meyer this week,

At first, I thought I might do a price comparison for the items on the 500 pt. bonus promo…and then I got my hands on the list! HOLY COW! I got this list because it doesn’t have any prices on it. [...] http://bit.ly/qlgec

Last day to win $620.00 in coupons

Just wanted to remind you that our giveaway ends tonight at 10 pm. If you would like to enter to win over $620.00 in coupons click here.

http://bit.ly/8HcGd

Cranium Game at Target

Thanks to Kristen for letting me know that the game Cranium is included on the $5 off Target Printable coupon (that can still be found on “a full cup”) that doesn’t expire until the 30th of Sept AND the game also features a *$4 off coupon (*if it hasn’t yet been pulled off by someone else) from the [...] http://bit.ly/18uUXm

20 FREE 4? W-photo prints today only

As part of the 7 days of Freebies at Walgreens, Thrusday you can get 20 FREE 4×6 W-photo prints today only! You will have to pay Shipping, so check that out.
Coupon Code: 20FREE4ME

http://bit.ly/16V6ia

Help a fellow Idahoan

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Jason is a 31 year old Kuna native who has been battling Familial Melanoma for 4 years. Sadly, all of the treatments thus far have yielded little results, and the cancer is back with a vengeance. His only option at this point is a treatment made available in Pennsylvania. It is an Immune [...] http://bit.ly/2Um9F

Free Psoriasis Book

Do you have Psoriasis like my Husband does, if you see him you won’t notice. Or if you are like him and have Psoriatic Arthritis, which is very painful and really affects Matt when it flares. You need this FREE BOOK. If you are unfamiliar with what it is, Psoriasis is a raised itching, [...] http://bit.ly/19yXuR

Publix deals

B1G1 Kotex Maxi Pads $2.93
$1 SS 7/19
$1 printable
$2 Target Coupon SS 7/26 (makes it FREE)
= $3.07 MONEYMAKER (combine CC and MFR)
B1G1 Back to Nature Cookies Graham Sticks $2.99
$1 printable
= $.50 each

B1G1 Shout Laundry Stain Remover $2.99
$.55 SS 8/2
$1 SS 8/2 B1G1 Publix Smart Summertime Savings Booklet
= FREE – $.95 each
B1G1 Ben & Jerry’s Ice [...] http://bit.ly/11dBzp

Arrowhead Water .37 cents

At Albertsons this week they have a 3 day sale going on (Friday-Sunday) One of the items is an Arrowhead 6 pack of .5lt bottled water, for .87 cents each. One of my readers Natalie, told me about a $1 printable coupon here, that will take $1.00 off 2 making these only .37 cents each. [...] http://bit.ly/2EBKN

Thrifty Freezer Corn

Growing up in large family, my Mom made sure we knew how to take our produce and can or freeze it. In doing this we were able to save hundreds of dollars a year. My Dad is a farmer, he normally grows corn that is called field corn, which grows VERY tall. It is grown [...] http://bit.ly/18hbc3

Minute Maid coupons

You can get new Minute Maid coupons by mail by simply filling out the short form here. As always I suggest you use a “coupon email” so your personal account does not get extra mail.

Thanks Kristy

http://bit.ly/1ho5hw

$15 in Dannon coupons

Dannon has a new promotion they’re calling Dannonomics that can earn you up to $15 in coupons to save on future purchases.

Buy $15 of any one Dannon brand get $3 in coupons
Buy $20 of any two or more Dannon brands get $6 in coupons
Buy $40 of any 3 or more Dannon brands get $15 in coupons

Eligible brands [...] http://bit.ly/dPa3b

Kmart tips

Please note that not all areas are part of the double coupon promo going on at Kmart. My area is NOT part of the promo, but if yours is this tip from Crazy over Coupons may help you get some thrifty deals.

Did you know that Kmart will double your BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) [...] http://bit.ly/nE3SE

McDonalds coupons

Thanks to Silvia for this thrifty tip,
McDonald’s has After School Snack coupon booklets (at your local participating McDonald’s location) priced at just $1, These are filled with 12 FREE product coupons:

3 FREE Baked Pies
3 FREE Apple Juices or Milk Jugs
3 FREE Small Cones
3 FREE Apple Dippers or Small Fries

I would buy more than 1 as they [...] http://bit.ly/2H1iHO

Thrifty Walmart deals

Thanks to Cookie Lady and Sons for these thrifty Walmart deals she found in SC,
We have enjoyed Crystal Light all summer long thanks to some great coupons, but no deal was better then getting nine containers FREE!!! I had coupons that were getting ready to expire so when
I saw Wal-Mart had these marked down [...] http://bit.ly/OzW3u

Free 7 day guest membership.

If you would like to get a free 7 day guest membership just click the logo above.

http://bit.ly/4wbeam

Thrifty Rite Aid deals

Thanks to Ashley who sent me this deal senario, how she made $4.53 shopping at Rite Aid.
To print the new $5 off coupon at Rite Aid click here

I just came from Rite Aid and did this transaction:

1 clean and clear atringent 4.99
1 clean and clear dual moisturizer 6.99
1 coppertone nuetrashield faces 11.49
1 coppertone nuetrashield spf70 [...] http://bit.ly/bImGZ

FREE FruiTea today at Arby?s

Just wanted to remind you all that Arby’s has their Wednesday Freebie today Aug 19th, buy any sandwich and get a Free FruiTea.

http://bit.ly/19oPdD

Thrifty Diaper Deal

Thanks to Julie for passing this info along,

I don’t know if you’ve ever used diapers.com but I just did for the first time and am pretty excited about it so I just wanted to share the deal with you = ) When you are a first time customer you can get ten dollars off your first order [...] http://bit.ly/POPvz

Readers Thrifty deals

While I am not going to list all the details of my purchase. I will tell you that coupon shopping is the only way to go these days…….it takes a bit of planning and time, but it is sooooooo worth it in the end. However, today I had to do A LOT of running to [...] http://bit.ly/wu5KG

Todays Freebie at Walgreens

Get your FREE Photo Clings at Walgreens today only! Click here to get yours.
Coupon Code: BEES

http://bit.ly/AkhBM

Thrifty deal on Gerber

Thanks to Leslie for this tip,

Gerbers graduates smart sips individual servings are 1.29 at albertsons. I had a coupon for 1.00 off that I had received in the mail from gerbers. So, the drink only cost .29. Then a cat printed out for 1.00 off the 3-packs (they also have 1.00 off the 3-packs blinkies coupons) [...] http://bit.ly/3bEnU

Local Albertsons deal

Thanks to Ashley for letting me know that the Albertsons on Glenwood & State has 3 carts of “Discounted” diapers - front of the store, next to the 10 for 10 display stand. I’m sure they will go fast and there are limited quantities and sizes.

Pampers - use 8/2 P&G Brand Saver $1.00 off any Pampers - Use Doubler for $2.00 off if purchased [...] http://bit.ly/1SlyhI

Albertsons Aug 19-25

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Albertsons Thrifty Deals for the Northwestern area

It is kind of a slow week, not to many hot deals this week. But to tell you the truth I [...] http://bit.ly/SUyPJ

Rebate tip?.

Thanks to Heather for this tip,

I found a deal that you might want to share with others. After purchasing the 10 items this week for the Kellogg’s rebate, I was reading the all of the rules and requirements. I then discovered the following: The Kellogg’s rebate is active starting back on July 5th. I purchased 10 boxes [...] http://bit.ly/1LYmlv

Free Red Lunch Tote

You can get a free insulated red bag lunch tote ($10 value) from Hillshire Farm with the purchase of 3 packages of Hillshire Farm lunchmeat. There are coupons for Hillshire in this Sunday’s newspaper. So with a sale and using the coupons, which could double at some stores, you could score some cheap lunch meat and [...] http://bit.ly/AOJxz

Free VHS Teaching Children to Read

Thanks to Tomorrow’s Plight for this info,

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is offering a free video (VHS) called Teaching Children to Read, located here.

This video could come in handy for those that are teaching their children to read. I think that it could particularly be beneficial for teachers and for those that [...] http://bit.ly/4CeFH

More Freebies

Register for free samples of brand name products. As always I suggest you use a “coupon or Freebie Email Address” so your personal account does not get extra mail. Click logo above to read more.

http://bit.ly/NF2dj

My thrifty Albertsons deals

Before sales and coupons this would have cost $250.87

I was able to get it all for $13.65

plus I still have $12.00 in catalina coupons, and a $20.00 mail in rebate to send in

I was so busy yesterday, my sister in law Ashly came over to watch my kids so [...] http://bit.ly/9gy0D

$25 gift card for only $3.00

Restaurant.com is now 70% off!

Starting today, Customers can save 70% Off with every Restaurant.com order! Use our new coupon code “PALATE” on both of our most popular products, Dinner of the Month Club and our $25 Gift Certificates.

Offer ends August 24th.

http://bit.ly/18jVsv

$3.00 Bacon coupon

Crazy over coupons let me know about this coupon for Smithfield Bacon. Just go over here and click on the sign-up tab at the top of the page. After registering with Smithfield, you will be able to print out a $3.00 Smithfield Bacon coupon!!! This coupon looks to be good for 2 months. I’m pretty sure this will [...] http://bit.ly/meq0v

$1.50 coupon

Thanks to Clipper girls who let me know, there is a $1.50/1 Degree Women Fine Fragance Collection Mist or Stick Product printable that has a print limit of 10. I have only printed it three times to make sure it would print more than the two normal prints for brick coupons.
As with all printables, I [...]

Papa Johns Gift Card

Get a $250 gift card to Papa Johns by entering in for the drawing here, and by filling out the survey. Good Luck

http://bit.ly/TJ9LZ

7 Thrifty deals at Walgreens

We are on day 3 of the freebies this week at Walgreens. Today you can Get a FREE 11×14 Poster at Walgreens Photo today only! Coupon Code: FREEPOSTER click here to get yours.

Update*** looks like this one does need to be shipped to you, the charge is around $1.99, still a good price for a large [...] http://bit.ly/15s2kj

Rite Aid deals for 8/16- 8/22

Another Coupon giveaway by A Thrifty Mom

One person will WIN 18 inserts at over $620 in coupons There are 5 ways to enter:

Leave a comment telling me how many of your friends or family coupon, or if you are the only one?

Free Dazzle Smile whitening Pen

This is such a great idea. I never thought that teeth whitening would come in a pen. You just pull the cap, apply and rinse after one minute. It just seems like you had to wear these big plastic guards all night, or go to the dentist. For just shipping and handling you [...] http://bit.ly/CKAVR

Mt. Olive Sweet Relish only 19 cents

I found this great summertime deal while out shopping at Albertson’s today. Mt. Olive Sweet Relish is on sale for $1.69. Use .75 cents off Mt. Olive coupon from the 8/16 smart source and a double, it will make it .19 Cents.

Thanks Pocketbook Pearls

http://bit.ly/zSAX8

Very Thrifty Deal on A1

Today while I was shopping at Albertsons I noticed back by the meat counter, they have a rack of A1 steak sauce. Hooked to the rack was a tear pad of coupons for $1.00 off beef when you buy A1 10oz or larger. Albertsons has it on sale this week for $3.00 each.

SO if you [...] http://bit.ly/gR01h

Free Best Selling Robert Allen book on Investment

If you would like to receive a free Best Selling Robert Allen book on Investment, click here.

http://bit.ly/1Y9cDa

My thirfty deals

Before Sales and coupons this would have cost $64.07

I was able to get it all for $3.73

Plus I got back $4.00 in catalina coupons

I bought all of this Friday morning at Albertsons, but My computer crashed that day plus I had my coupon class so I ran out of [...] http://bit.ly/4vvODI

Free for the first 250 people who sign up

To get a free guide to hearing Aids, click logo above. I am sure it will fill up fast….so hurry if you know someone who can use this. I am sure it won’t last long

http://bit.ly/3xF2sg

Venom Energy Drink coupon

A new coupon just came out for Venom Energy Drink - Buy one get one free coupon. This is a brick coupon so you can print it once, them hit your back browser button 3 times and it should print again. You can print 2 off each computer in your home. Hurry if you want it, [...] http://bit.ly/Sk2iB

Looking for Post Selects or Velveeta cups?

I told you this morning how to make money buying the Post selects, and how to get the velveeta sheels for FREE. But that does not do you much good if you are not able to find them in stock. I wanted to let you know I went to the Caldwell Stadium Albertsons this morning [...] http://bit.ly/KJknB

FREE Summer tips and advice

Look hot and stay cool with these sizzlin’ natural living tips … just for summer. FREE tips on everything from how to grow produce, to what to pack for the beach. Click logo above, then click the pink bar that says sign up for daily tips. As always I suggest you sign up with your [...] http://bit.ly/rCaMr

FREE Velveeta cups

I just wanted to make sure you all new about a match up at Albertsons, that will get you 2Velveeta Shells and Cheese cups FREE.

Buy 2 cups of Velveeta Shells and Cheese for $1.00 each plus tax
use a buy one get one free coupon from the 8/9 smart source
Final price will be $1.00 plus tax
but [...] http://bit.ly/cMiCw

Chinet lunch plates for .50 cents

In the 8/9 Smart Source there was a coupon for $2.00 off Chinet lunch plates 36-72 count. Two weeks ago I saw these at Walmart for $2.36, but when I went back this week they were gone and no longer even had a sticker on the shelf for them. I was disappointed, but when I [...] http://bit.ly/17pxoS

Todays Thrifty Walgreens deal?.

Walgreens is doing a great new promo, with a new deal each day. Today is a 25 4×6 prints for only .25 cents you Promo Code is PENNY

Save BIG Today! Check out Walgreens Deal Of The Day now! 7 Days, 7 Deals! Click here to see today’s new [...] http://bit.ly/Loscq

Money maker on Post Selects

I told you all about this great cereal promo going on at Albertsons this week, but with the double coupons that came out in Sundays paper this promo just got even [...] http://bit.ly/UAmbm

New idea in town?..

I just wanted to let all my local readers know about a great new idea my bloggy friend Darlene had. She had started a blog called http://coupongossipmobile.blogspot.com/, the idea behind it is for all of use Lady’s to help each other out, and let each other know what item’s are in stock. In [...] http://bit.ly/WvsAY

$1.66 for 12 pack soda

Thanks to Pocket Book Pearls for this thrifty tip!

This week at Fred Meyer’s they have Big K soda 12 pack on sale 6 for $10. You must use in-store coupon – valid on fist 6. If you don’t mind store brand I think this is a great deal! They have Citrus Drop, Original or Lemon [...] http://bit.ly/HnKZN

Our new Giveaway has started

Don’t forget to sign up for our newKolcraft Jeep 2 in 1 Everything Bag and Booster Seat Giveaway. Click here to sign up.

http://bit.ly/f7J6i

Last day to get a $25 gift card for $4

Now through August 17th, Restaurant.com customers can take 60% Off and search new inventory with every order! With more Gift Certificates available to consumers, conversion should increase! Use our new coupon code “CHOW” on both of our most popular products, Dinner of the Month Club and our $25 Gift Certificates.

http://bit.ly/3XmoG

Target Deals for 8/16- 8/22

Thanks to Coupon Gal for these Target Deals. Remember that prices do vary by region, so these prices may be different in your location. But this gives you an idea of what [...] http://bit.ly/Z7SWF

Summer Samples are back

They ran out of these samples a few weeks ago, but they are now available. So sign up to day before they are gone again.

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7 Thrifty Walgreens deals

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Walgreens is doing a great new promo, with a new deal each day. Today is a FREE 8×10 print, Your promo code is 8×10

Save BIG Today! Check out Walgreens Deal Of The Day now! 7 Days, 7 Deals! Click here to see today’s new sale!

Here is a copy of [...] http://bit.ly/VDck3

FREE Juicy Juice

I just wanted to let you all know about great way to use your Albertsons Double coupons. This week at Albertsons they have the 8 pack of juice on sale for $2.00, if you use the $1.00 off coupon from the 8/9 red plum, and also use a double coupon, you are in [...] http://bit.ly/pjCPM

Great local photo deal

Thanks to Amber for p2assing this info along,

I have a really cool photo opportunity for your readers! My daughter’s gymnastics team is having a great fund raiser – it is called “Antiquities” They are really cute antique style (not western more 1920’s-ish) sepia splash toned (they add a tiny bit of color to objects [...] http://bit.ly/pDOOT

Cute and Thrifty

Thanks to Carrie who sent me this photo of these cute little mini compositions books she got on sale for $.19 each. She then was able to decorate them, Scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, fabric, etc., are all perfect to use and typically on hand. It took her about 30 minutes to decorate six of them, and [...] http://bit.ly/XdhWz

More great coupons

Food and Beverage

Nabisco Coupon – Save $1.00 on two boxes of 100 Calorie Oreo Mini Cakesters

Ever wonder how to get some of the Runway fashions at a fraction of the cost? Click the logo to get a FREE membership to purchase the SAMPLE runway fashions.

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Make money from home

Now don’t worry, this is just free info. Click the logo to get a free kit to learn how you can make money from home. Just enter an email address and your name that’s it.

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Do you know of a coupon swap?

This is a question I got today from one of my readers,

“Years ago my mom was a major coupon/refunder… tons of articles in the papers about her, etc. Back then, she would participate in coupon swaps nationally with “pen pals” so to speak. I’m just starting to coupon seriously and I was wondering if there [...] http://bit.ly/RJB3D

Ways to use the Post Select Cereal

Do not forget the catalina started today on the post selects which will make them .25 cents a box! For more info click here

Thanks to Terri for passing along this great info, Here is a recipe that printed out of the catalina printer with my Post Selects cereal purchase. It will be yummy with the [...] http://bit.ly/wThYP

Cottonelle Deal

Thanks to Helen in Meridian for this info,

This week Albertsons has Cottonelle 3/$9.99. WINCO Meridian has cardboard boxes full of the Purple packets with the Cottonelle toilet paper “wipe” for you to feel. On the back top of the envelope is $1.00 off any 4 pk and up. The 6 double rolls are 3/$9.99 or [...] http://bit.ly/9vTFk

2 coupon inserts this Sunday

This week we will be getting two coupon inserts the Smart Source and the Red Plum, listed below are the coupons that will be in [...] http://bit.ly/Fx4nO

More Updates on the Kraft Rebate

Thanks to Utah Deal Diva for this info,

I spoke with my contact at Albertson’s and she gave me more information regarding the Kraft Promo:

Here is the correct address you need to mail the rebate form & receipt to:

Kraft Foods-SuperValu Back-to-School MIR Offer #511-5
P.O. Box 753854
El Paso, TX 88575-3854

If you already mailed in your rebate, the [...] http://bit.ly/f6lOh

Sat Only Sale at HyVee

This sale runs Saturday only from 8am-2pm. While supplies last.

Hy-Vee Milk 1 Gallon $.99 (Limit 1)
Ground Beef 16 oz Roll $.99 (Limit 1)
Hy-Vee Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99 lb
Pepsi Products 24 oz 6 pack bottles $1.77 (Limit 2)
Hy-Vee Spring Water .5L bottles 24 pack $2.66
Grimes Sweet Corn $3.00 dozen
Johnsonville Smoked or cooked Brats [...] http://bit.ly/6rrGD

Cheap Cabin Vacation?

Update: All National Parks have free entrance this weekend, Aug 15th and 16th- so get out there in the wild! Its FREE

I Posted about this back in the spring, and thought since summer is almost over, I better remind everyone of these cheap vacations!
I was asked last night if I knew of any Thrifty Tips [...] http://bit.ly/OiZ0I

Spend $50 get $25 back

Starting AUG 25th. KMart has a great rebate program. Spend $50 – get $25 back. You can shop at any national Kmart store or online. Good only on women’s apparel and accessories. Read hear for more info

Thanks Affluent Pauper

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4 bags of coffee, no obligation

This has always been a great offer for those who like coffee. For under 5 bucks you’ll get 4 bags of fine coffee and free shipping. And whats even better this particular offer has no obligations. The No Obligation means that they do not require you to stay subscribe for any certain time period, or [...] http://bit.ly/Mc4vU

Don?t forget to enter?

Don’t forget about our $844 giveaway ending Friday Night! Click here to enter
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Bookswim

If you are into books, but are like many who just want to borrow a book, here is the thing for you. Its the Netflicks of books. Rent & read from Bookswim. Check it out, click the logo to learn more.

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Free Cookie Plate

Collect three (3) UPC codes from any package of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Morsels or NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Cookie Dough products. Together in an envelope, mail your UPC codes, dated receipt for each purchase and a 3″ x 5″ card with your neatly-printed name, address, city, state, ZIP, phone number with area code and e-mail [...] http://bit.ly/1gjkL

$8 off L?Oreal products

Here are $8 in coupons for L’Oreal products. Click here to print

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Expired Coupons?

Thursday, August 13, 2009

I did this post a few months ago, but I have had a few questions about what to do with expired coupons. So I thought it would be good to re-post.

Well by now there is a good possibility you have a large stack of coupons you have collected. And are procrastinating going through them to [...] http://bit.ly/Sgz6d

Kmart Double Ideas

Thanks to My Frugal Adventures for these Kmart Deals. We will know on Thursday exactly which stores are included in the doubles event and I will post the link right away. Also this is a constant work in progress so check back often to see new deals. As always I have listed everything by catagory [...] http://bit.ly/LGQVe

Update on Kraft Rebate

I just got a call from my Albertsons manager, he let me know that he got an emial letting him know that the address on the kraft rebate envelopes is WRONG. He was told to destroy all the envelopes and you are to send your rebate to the address that is printed on the slip [...] http://bit.ly/24nVjH

Free Bic Pens at Shopko

If you printed the $1 off 2 coupon from Coupon.com last week ( it is now reached it’s print limit and gone) and are looking for a place to use it. Shopko had their Bic Pens on Sale for 2 for $1.00, use the coupon and they are FREE. The sale runs till the 22nd.

Thanks [...] http://bit.ly/wneyL

Update on Kraft Rebate

$834.00 in coupons to giveaway!!!!

Are you new to my site????

We are doing another giveaway . This one will only last 2 days, one lucky person will win 17 coupon inserts. You will get over $834.00 in coupons, this is a great way to start your coupon stock pile! This time there is only 3 ways [...] http://bit.ly/IzuJi

Honey Nut Cheerios sample and coupon

Get a Honey Nut Cheerios free sample, and a $1 Off coupon - Click here

Thanks Emily for the tip

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Kids eat free at Fazoli?s

Just in time for the back to school rush, Fazoli’s is giving cash-strapped families a break – free kids’ meals on Saturdays and Sundays through August. At participating restaurants, children 12 and under will get a free kid’s meal when an adult entrée is purchased. Contact your local Fazoli’s to learn [...] http://bit.ly/S2Fcm

Publix deals thru 8/19

Publix deals thru 8/19 Brought to you by Frugal Coupon Living

B1G1 Schick Quattro Power Razor $10.99

$4 August All You Magazine
$4 SS 7/26
= $1.50 each
B1G1 Lender’s Bagels $1.99

$1 August All You Magazine
= FREE

B1G1 Glass Plus Glass & Multi-Surface Cleaner $2.49

$.50 SS 6/28
$.75 Upromise Savings Coupon (save money for College)
$1 printable
$1 SS 6/28
= $.25 – [...] http://bit.ly/3YBxU

VONS, Safeway deals thru 8/18

Vons Safeway deals thru 8/18 brought to you by Save at home Mommy

Juice Sale – Buy 5 Save $5

Buy any 5 participating juices and Save $5.00 Instantly- Mix and Match

Prices listed are after coupons and $5.00 off

Ocean Spray- .99

Use .55 off from 4/19 or 5/31 RP

Final Price=.44

Capri Sun- 1.49

Use .75 or 1.00 [...] http://bit.ly/BNrBF

All ending this weekend

Click the logo above to learn how you can get $250 in Acai berry products and a 1 year subscription to Fitness magazine. Acai berry products are the newest, health way to stay healthy and loose weight. Just type in your email address you use for free samples and they will send you free info.

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Help with the Albertsons Sale

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Thanks to Utah Deal Diva for passing along this great info,

I’ve received several emails regarding Albertson’s $5 catalina coupons and the mail-in-rebate not printing so I did some research. I’ve been on the phone all day and while I don’t yet have all the answers, I do have some info that might be helpful to [...] http://bit.ly/CCr1J

Yellow Squash

I have had a few of you ask me how I cook the yellow squash I grow in my garden. I know that there are many different ways to prepare it, but this is the way my family has always made it.

If the squash is small I just chop up the [...] http://bit.ly/2ogI4U

New baby?

Well Matt’s old friend Jason sent him this and I thought it was funny. It’s a short flick about how the oldest child feels when they are told a new baby is coming. It is definitely another way to look at it when it’s time to tell the kids about a new baby. Click here [...] http://bit.ly/4mWuHP

Kmart Coupons

Coupons.com just came out with some new coupons for Kmart, they expire on the 15 so hurry and print them while you still have time.

Get FREE 10-ct Woodcase Pencils when you spend $15 or more on school supplies!
Get FREE American Fare Cran Juice (64 oz.) when you spend $15 or more on Health, Beauty, [...] http://bit.ly/16coy9

Have you been able to find the 2oz Glade Soy Candle?

Have any of you been able to find the Glade Soy Candle (2 oz). There was a coupon in the 8/9 Smart Source, that makes these little ones FREE. But we have to find them first. Please let me know if you have been able to find them, and at what store.

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25 Free prints at Walgreens

I mentioned Snapfish in a previous post today. The link below signs you up with Walgreens to get 25 free photos when registering with their photo department. Do both Snapfish and Walgreens and stock up on that photo album you have been wanting to do.

Get 25 Free 4×6 prints when you [...] http://bit.ly/3SWaIj

Wordless Wednesday

Maleeya, make one cute froggy!

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How we budget

Well I wish we did a budget. Our way of budget is in our head… We think we have so much until we look at our account once a week. We talk about it together, and both know how much money is going out or coming in. We sit down and do it together [...] http://bit.ly/gCBLB

Free Eye Exams for children

Thanks to Engineer a Debt Free Life, for this info,

Did you know you can get free comprehensive vision exams / eye exams for children under age 1? There is a wonderful FREE program called InfantSee, that provides free comprehensive vision exams for children ages 6 months to 1 year of age. Are you surprised vision [...] http://bit.ly/yt4Mk

Snapfish photo deals

Snapfish has another sale going on. Their 50 Free prints is back. Now they also have 20% off Flipbooks( which are my favorite), and get a set of customer personal stickers. Click on either, or both to get your deal, or just read more information about them.

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Freebies on our toolbar

Some may have notice a new link on our toolbar.

The photo above is right off our toolbar. When you click it on our toolbar, two links drop down. Each are free samples either we have yet to put on our site, or freebies we have already mentioned and are still available. Both links [...] http://bit.ly/wLgYS

Free Burt?s Bees Acne treatment

Burt’s Bees Natural Acne Solution is giving away free samples of their new acne solution. Click here to get yours.

Thanks FreeSnatcher!

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What did you get yesterday?

I have been submitting my info to the two links below since I started doing this site. It takes time for things to process to get anything free. Don’t check your mail next week to see if you get anything. Some times it takes 2-3 months before free samples start arriving. So try [...] http://bit.ly/qht1n

Got Milk?

I’m not sure if Oakhurst milk is brand you are familiar with out in Idaho, if so they are offering a $100 supermarket gift card and a Healthy Shopping tour with their Oakhurst Dairy Dietitian ($200 value) to the winner. To enter www.oakhurstdairy.com

Thanks to Lauren Odom from NH

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Save your empty Capri Sun pouches

As I was searching the internet for coupons I found another great way for schools to earn money. Capri Sun is offering cash to schools for recycling empty Capri Sun drink pouches. The recycled pouches are then made into back packs and other fun totes so it helps the envrionment too! The elementary school that my [...] http://bit.ly/t6Afx

Local Albertsons tip

Thanks to Pam for this info,

I was at Albertsons on Greenhurst in Nampa this morning, and one of the managers was preparing her order for next week. She asked me to help her get the word out that Colgate kids toothpaste will be on sale for 10/$10. You can use your .75 off Colgate coupon [...] http://bit.ly/77HaO

Need a break?

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Today has been one of those days… I NEED A BREAK.. Click the logo to sign up for some healthy, and relaxful Free Samples.

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Albertsons August 12-18

Albertsons Thrifty Deals for the Northwestern area

Please note that I only list the deals that I think are the most “thrifty” so please check over your ad [...] http://bit.ly/LBus7

Free Sample of John Frieda

John Frieda samples are back! Brilliant Brunette shampoo and conditioner click here to get yours. As always I suggest you create a ”coupon email” that way you do not get extra mail in your personal account. For more Freebies 101 Tips go here.

Thanks Coupon Dad

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