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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Coupons tomorrow...


Just a heads up, we should be getting a Smart Source insert and a Red Plum insert in the paper tomorrow. Here's to hoping for some great coupons!

Friday, August 13, 2010

Lowe's Kid's Build and Grow Clinic Tomorrow


Lowe's is having their Saturday Kid's Build and Grow Clinic tomorrow, Saturday August 14th at 10 am. This week they are building a beetle shaped bug box. Go here for more information and to get signed up.

Free Smoothie at Boston Market


Swing by Boston Market this Saturday (August 14th) to try out one of their new Minute Maid Smoothies, limit one per customer. They say only at participating locations, so I'd call ahead to make sure your closest one is participating. Find your closest store here.

Aeropostale Friend & Family Sale - Save 30%


Aeropostale is currently having a friends and family sale in-store and online through this Sunday, August 15th where you can save 30%. Use code FFAUG if shopping online. If shopping in-store, print and bring this coupon with you to get this great deal.

If shopping online, don't forget to use Shop at Home to get an additional 5% back on your purchase. Go here to log in or sign up for a Shop at Home account.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Safeway Weekly Deals 8/11 - 8/17


First off, I want to say a HUGE sorry for not getting the Safeway deals up last week. I spent a bunch of time putting them together and I scheduled them to post and apparently they never went live - I just realized this when I sat down to work on this week. I AM SO SORRY!! But moving on, there are a bunch of great deals this week at Safeway.

Some great deals this week at Safeway between sales, coupons and catalina promotions. Remember that in order to use the in-ad coupons at Safeway, you must spend at least $10. Also, make sure to check out cellfire, shortcuts and P&G eSaver to load any ecoupons you may want to use. There is also a new mix and match promotion starting this week where you buy 4 participating products and save $4 instantly.

Mix and Match Deals: (I am assuming you are buying in increments of 4 so these prices reflect the $1 per item discount)
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $.99
Uee $.50/2 printables here, here, here or here or from the 8/8 GM insert, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.49 each, when you buy 2
This deal gets even better! Right now there is a catalina promotion running where if you buy 3 Betty Crocker Fruit Snack products, you will get a $1.50 catalina, buy 4 - get a $2 catalina or buy 5 - get a $3 catalina.
Scenario:
Buy 4 BC Fruit Snack Products = $3.96
Use 2, $.50/2 coupons from above
Cost = $1.96, get $2 catalina - like getting them for FREE after catalina!

Nature Valley Granola Bars/Nut Clusters $1.49
Use $1/1 Nut Cluster coupon or $.75/2 granola bars from the 8/8 GM or $.50/1 printables here and here (if Sweet & Salty are included
Cost = as low $.49 each

Fiber One Bars $1.49
Use $.50/1 printables here, here and here or $.50/2 from the 7/18 SS
Cost = as low as $.49 each
This deal also gets better. There is a catalina promotion running where if you buy Nature Valley Granola Bars (6.7 oz. or larger) or Fiber One Chewy Bars you will get a catalina. Buy 3 - get $1.50, buy 4 - get $2.50, buy 5 - get $3.50.
Scenario:
Buy 3 Nut Clusters = $4.47
Buy 2 Fiber One Bars = $2.98
Use 3, $1/1 Nut Clusters and 2 $.50/1 Fiber One coupons
Cost = $2.45, get back $3.50 catalina - BETTER THAN FREE after catalina!
There are many other ways to work this deal, but I just wanted to give you an idea. You should also be able to do the BC Fruit Snack deal and Nature Valley/Fiber One deal in the same transaction if you want and get both catalinas!

Trix Cereal $1.49
Use $.55/1 printables here, here and here
Cost = $.49

There was also a $1/2 in the 7/11 SS or $1/3 in the 8/8 GM that is good on many GM cereals that you can use with some of these deals.

A completely different mix and match promotion that started last week continues this week as well...The prices below assume you are buying 5 participating items and reflect the $1 per item discount.
Kraft Natural Slices or Deli Deluxe Singles (8-12 oz.) $1.99
Use $1/1 printable, if you have access to 3 computers print it 5 times and buy 5 packages.
Cost = $.99 each, if you buy 5 you will also get a $5 catalina good on your next purchase, so FREE after catalina!

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Lunchmeat (7-9 oz.) $2.49
Use $1/1 printable
Cost = $1.49

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks (14-16 oz.) $2.99
Use $1/1 printable
Cost = $1.99

Oscar Mayer Cooked Bacon (2.1oz) $2.49
Use $1/1 printable
Cost = $2.49

Oscar Mayer Lunchables Fun Packs or Creations (3.9-11.7 oz.) $1.49


Other Weekly Deals:
Wish-Bone Salad Dressing (16 oz.) $.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 3
Use in-ad coupon and $.50/1 printable
Cost = FREE!

Kix Cereal $1.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 4

Use in-ad coupon and $.75/1 printable
Cost = $.49

Hamburger Helper $.99 when you buy 4
Use $.75/3 printables here, here or here or from the 8/8 GM insert
Cost = $.74 each, when you buy 4

Multigrain Cheerios $1.99 each, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use in-ad coupon and $.75/1 printables here, here and here
Cost = $.99


Pillsbury Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls $1.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 4

Use in-ad coupon and various printable coupons here, here or here
Cost = as low as $.99 each

Pillsbury Sweet Moments $1.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use in-ad coupon and $1/1 printable here or here
Cost = $.99

Tide Laundry Detergent or Stain Release $5.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 2
Use $3/1 (Stain Release) or $1/1 Detergent from the 8/1 PG
Cost = as low as $2.99

Safeway Pasta $.59, with in-ad coupon - limit 6


Meat/Seafood:
Assorted Pork Loin Chops $.99/lb.
Split Chicken Breasts $.99/lb.
Bone-In New York Strip Steak $4.99/lb.


Produce:
Black Seedless Grapes $.99/lb.
Palisade Peaches $.99/lb.
Green Beans $.99/lb.

I feel like I just wrote a novel and am not 100% sure I even got all of the great deals. If I missed one, please let me know!

Safeway deals are coming...


I have been working on the Safeway deals today but blogger has been acting up. I should have them up this evening, so stay tuned - looks like a good week!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

King Soopers Weekly Deals 8/11 - 8/17


King Soopers doubles manufacturer coupons up to $1 so a $.50 coupon will double to $1 and a $.30 coupon will double to $.60. They also offer a $.05 per bag credit when you bring in and use reusable shopping bags. A new mix and match promotion called "Add up the Savings" starts this week and when you buy any 8 participating products, you will save $4 instantly. There are a TON of printable coupons that go along with the sale, so I hope you have plenty of ink in your printer!

Mix & Match Deals: (I assume you are buying in increments of 8, so prices reflect the $.50 per item instant discount).

Trix Cereal $1.48
Use $.55/1 printable here, here or here
Cost = $.48 each!

Old El Paso Taco, Tortilla Shells or Refried Beans $.99
Use $.50/2 from the 7/11 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.49 each, when you buy 2

Pillsbury Grands!, Crescent or Sweet Rolls (8/16.3 oz) $1.19
Use various printables here, here, and here, or from the 8/8 GM insert most are off of 2
Cost = as low as $.49 each, when you buy 2

Hamburger Helper $.89
Use $.75/3 printables here, here and here, you must buy 3 to use these coupons
Cost = $.56 each, when you buy 3

Kleenex Facial Tissue (75-200 count) $1

Use $.50/3 from the 7/11 SS, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.67 each, when you buy 3

Progresso Soup $1.19
Use $.50/2 from the 8/8 GM insert or $.50/2 printables here, here, here or here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.69 each, when you buy 2

General Mills Cereal $1.48
Use $1/2 printables here, here , here or here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.98 each, when you buy 2

Gardetto's Snack Mix (7-8.75 oz.) $1.49
Use $.50/2 printable here or here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.99 each, when you buy 2

Chex Mix (7-8.75 oz.) $1.49

Use $.50/2 from the 8/8 GM insert, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.99 each, when you buy 2

Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers $1.49
Use $.50/2 printable here, here or here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.99 each, when you buy 2

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels (10-11.5 oz.) $1.49

Use $.50/2 printables here, here and here, or from the 8/8 GM insert, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.99 each, when you buy 2

Kotex Products (14-64 ct.) $2.19
Use $2/2 pads, $1.50/2 liners or $1.50/2 tampons from the 8/8 SS, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = as low as $1.19 each

Yoplait Gogurt $1.79
Use $.75/2 printable here, here or here, or from the 7/25 SS, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $1.29 each, when you buy 2

Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1.99
Use $1/2 printables here, here and here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $1.49 each, when you buy 2

V8 V-Fusion or Vegetable Juice (46 oz.) $2.49

Use $1/2 printables here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $1.99 each, when you buy 2

Totino's Pizza Rolls (40 count) $2.79
Use $.40/2 printables here, here, and here, or from the 8/8 GM insert, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $2.39 each, when you buy 2


Other Weekly Deals:
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick $.88
Use $.50/1 from the 7/25 SS
Cost = FREE!

King Soopers Medium Eggs (1 dozen) $.50

Juice Juice 100% Juice Drinks (8 count or 64 oz.) $1.98
Use $1/2 from the 8/1 RP or $4/2 printable
Cost = $1.48 each, when you buy 2 or 4

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Entrees $1.88

Use $1/5 printable, you must buy 5 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.68 each, when you buy 5

Meat/Seafood:
Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Whole Fryer $.98/lb.
Kroger Corned Beef Brisket $1.99/lb.

Mixed Pork Chops BOGO

Red Bird Boneless Breasts, Breast Tenders or Strips BOGO

Jimmy Dean Roll Sausage BOGO



Produce:
Green or Red Cabbage $.33/lb.
Cilantro or Parsley $.33

Rocky Ford Cantaloupe $.33/lb.

Cucumbers $.50
Yellow Squash or Zucchini $.88/lb.
Iceberg Lettuce $1
Romaine, Bib, Red or Green Leaf Lettuce $1
Spinach Bunch $1

Bartlett Pears $1/lb.

Large Mangos $1

Red, Gold or Orange Peppers $1.50

English Cucumbers $1.50


If I missed any great deals, let me know!

$25 for Five Yoga Classes at Dahn Yoga


So, I started a new workout program and one of the days we do yoga and I cannot begin to tell you how much I am loving yoga! I've tried yoga before but never found it to be my thing but for some reason now is the time for yoga and me to become buddies.

I stumbled across this deal on Weekly Plus where you can get 5 yoga classes at Dahn Yoga for only $25! This package retails for $90, so it is a steal of a deal. Drop in rates for yoga classes in my area hover around the $10 mark, so this is a fantastic price.

They have 5 Denver metro locations including: Westminster, Littleton, Cherry Creek, Denver and Aurora.

I plan to try them out with this deal and am super excited about it! You can see more information about this deal here and then click on the button on the right side of the page that says "View all available deals in Denver."

Sprouts Weekly Deals 8/11 - 8/18


As always, Sprouts does double ad Wednesdays so if you are shopping today, make sure to check out these deals that are available through today. Another awesome week for fresh veggies and fruit at Sprouts!

Grocery:
Oats (rolled, quick cook or steel cut) $.50/lb.
Whole Cashews $4.99/lb.


Meat/Seafood:
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.99/lb.

Produce:
Seedless Watermelon $.25/lb.
Hass Avocados $.49
Cantaloupe $.49
Cucumbers $.49
Red Potatoes $.49/lb.
Roma Tomatoes $.49/lb.
Valencia Oranges $.49/lb.
Tropical Mangos $.49
Bartlett Pears $.88/lb.
Fuji Apples $.88/lb.
Yellow or White Peaches $.88/lb.
Nectarines $.88/lb.
Iceberg Lettuce $.88
Baby Carrots (1 lb. bag) $.88

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

$1 Target Produce Coupon!


Woo Hoo! Target just released a great $1 off of any produce item coupon available here.

If you buy a small batch of veggies or fruit you should be able to get then very inexpensively or even FREE!

I love coupons like this that are rarely available and for great HEALTHY stuff!

Walgreens Weekly Deals 8/8 - 8/14


Here are my favorite freebie and great deals of the week...

Dial NutriSkin Body Wash (16 oz.) $3.99, get $3 RR
Use $1/1 printable
Cost = $2.99, get $3 RR - like getting it for FREE after RR!

Bausch & Lomb Bio True Multi-Purpose Solution (4 oz.) $4.99, get $4 RR
Use $1/1 printable
Cost = $3.99, get $4 RR - like getting it for FREE after RR!

Pilot V5 Precise Pens (2 pack) $1.99
Use $1/1 printable and the $1/1 coupon from the Walgreens August Coupon Booklet (available in stores)
Cost = FREE!

Elmer's Glue Sticks (2 count) $.19 - I think that is the lowest price on these right now. Walmart has them for $.25 a pack too!

You can also check out Hip2Save for the complete list of deals. Just remember that we may not have received all coupons and that some values may differ.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Another great daily deal site...


Weekly Plus is another great deal site similar Mamapedia and Groupon. They currently have some great deals like:

$29 for a 90 minute massage - who can't use some great me time.
$59 for carpet cleaning in 3 rooms and 1 hallway
$15 for a manicure/pedicure package
$49 for a professional photo shoot with 2 digital images

I am LOVING all of these deal a day sites. I subscribe to all of their email updates so that I know right away when a great deal is being offered that I want to jump on right away. I could sure spend a lot of money just using these sites, but I will sure have a lot of fun and good food if I do it!

What is your favorite deal a day site?

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Bonus GM insert in today's paper!


Make sure to pull out the surprise GM coupon insert that came in the newspaper today - I love surprise coupons!