Win a $40 gift card good at 200+ websites!

CSNstores.com was nice enough to contact me about giving away a $40 gift certificate to one lucky reader! Their sites (200+ of them!) have tons of items available, from kids toys to school supplies to furniture for the whole house.

One lucky winner will win a $40 gift certificate good at any of their websites.

There are two ways to enter this giveaway:
1 - Take a look at their websites and leave a comment on this post about what you'd like to spend your $40 gift card on if you were to be the winner.

2 - Become a follower of my blog and leave a comment saying you did so. If you are already a follower of this blog, you can leave one comment saying you already are.

Each entrant can enter the giveaway twice. You can post one time what you'd like to spend $40 on and one time saying that you are a follower of this blog. Only comments left on this post will qualify as entries. Email is not a valid method of entry. You may or may not want to leave your email address on your comment. If you choose to do so, I will contact you directly if you are chosen. If an email address is not included I will post on the blog the winner's user name. You will then have 24 hours to get back to me. If I do not hear back from the winner within 24 hours, I will draw a new winner until someone claims the prize.

This giveaway will remain open until Thursday, August 26th at 10 am MST. I will then use Random.org to select a winner from the eligible entries.

Good luck!

Safeway Weekly Deals 8/18 - 8/25

Safeway has a weekend sale going on this Saturday and Sunday. They also have a policy where you must spend at least $10 to use their in-ad coupons. Always make sure to check out the electronic coupon sites and load any coupons you think you may use.

Weekend Sale:
Dixie Plates (30-45 ct.) $1.49
Use $.50/1 from the 5/23 RP
Cost = $.49

Totino’s Crisp Crust Pizza $.99
Use $1/5 from the 5/20 SS or 8/8 GM, you must buy 5 to use this coupon
Cost = $.79 each, when you buy 5

Kettle Chips (9 oz.) $1.99
Use $1/1 from the 8/15 RP
Cost = $.99

Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers $1.50
Use $.75/2 from the 8/8 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1 each, when you buy 2


Other Weekly Deals:
Old El Paso Taco Shells $.99
Use $.50/2 from the 7/11 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.49 each, when you buy 2

Chef Boyardee Pasta (7.5-15 oz.) $.88, with in-ad coupon
Use in-ad coupon and $.35/3 from the 8/15 SS, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.65 each, when you buy 3

Shedd’s Spread Country Crock (15 oz.) $1.49
Use $.40/1 printable
Cost = $.69

Skippy Peanut Butter (15-16.3 oz) $1.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use in-ad coupon and $1/2 from the 8/1 RP, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.99 each, when you buy 2

Welch’s Grape Squeeze Jelly (18.8-22 oz.) $1.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use in-ad coupon and $.55/1 from the 8/1 SS
Cost = $.99

Hormel Compleats (10 oz.) $2
Use $.55/1 printable or from the 8/1 SS
Cost = $1

Del Monte Fruit Cups (4 pack, 2-4.5 oz.) $1.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use in-ad coupon and $1/3 from the 8/15 RP, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.16 each, when you buy 3

Nabisco Honey Maid Graham Crackers or Teddy Grahams (8.5-14.4 oz.) $2.50
Use $.75/2 from the 8/8 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $2 each, when you buy 2

All Detergent $3.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 2
Use $1/1 from the 8/1 RP
Cost = $2.49


Meat/Seafood:
Hillshire Farm Thin or Hearty Sliced Lunchmeat (8-9 oz.) $2.99
Use $.55/1 from the 8/15 RP
Cost = $1.99

Pork Shoulder Country Style Ribs $1.49/lb.
93% Lean Ground Beef $1.99/lb.
Pork Spareribs $1.99/lb.
Rancher's Reserve 7 Bone Beef Chuck Steak $1.99/lb.
Alaskan Cod Fillets $4.99/lb.


Produce:
Red or Green Seedless Grapes (3 lbs.) $2.99 = less than $1 per lb.
Rocky Ford Cantaloupe $.99
Red Loin Extra Large Nectarines $.99/lb.
English Cucumbers $.99

There is also a catalina deal running between 8/18 -8/24 where you buy $12 worth of participating ice cream products, get a catalina for $4 off your next shopping trip. You can mix and match products with this deal. If you come up with any great scenarios, let us know.
Dibs Bite Sized Frozen Snacks $2.79 and up
Nestle Drumsticks $3
Haagen-Dazs (14 oz.) Ice Cream or Ice Cream Bars $3.50
Dreyer’s Ice Cream (48 oz.) $3.50
Dreyer’s Fruit Bars $3.50
Eskimo Pie Bars - not sure of the price
Frosty Paws Treats for Dogs (4 pack) - not sure of the price

Spend $25 on participating P&G Products, Get $10 off a Gift Card Purchase. I'm not sure which exact products are participating in this promotion. If you have more details on it, let us know as I'm not sure I'll be getting to Safeway anytime soon!

Safeway deals are coming...

I usually do most of my deal posts in the evening after my kids are in bed. Last night I wasn't feeling well so instead of staying up and getting the Safeway matchups done, I went to bed.

I will work on them throughout the day today and they should be up tomorrow morning at the latest - thanks for your patience!

It's Mega Swagbuck Friday!

It's that day of the week again - Mega Swag Buck Friday, which means you have a better chance of getting larger Swagbucks amounts for your searches - so get searching!

New to Swagbucks? Go here to find out more and go here to sign up for your free account to start earning rewards!

$.55/1 Ronzoni Pasta Coupon

Coupons.com released a great $.55/1 Ronzoni Pasta coupon. This pasta frequently goes on sale for $1/box so this coupon would make for FREE pasta if this sale comes along. Go here and enter in zip code 90210 at the top of the page to print this coupon.

Did you know that different zip codes get different coupons on coupon websites? Just like we sometimes get different coupons or coupon values than other areas, the coupon websites release different coupons to different areas.

Another awesome daily deal site...

is Eversave that I am loving! Simliar to Groupon, Weekly Plus and Mamapedia they offer deeply discounted gift certificates and products. Right now on Eversave they have a $6 coupon code for $18 worth of fresh, all-natural nuts, granola, trail mix, dried fruits and more from Nuttyguys.com.

If you sign up for an Eversave account, They will credit your account $5 good towards your first purchase - how great is that? You could get the deal today for $18 worth of nuts for only $1 out of pocket!

I have signed up for a bunch of these websites to get their daily newsletters so that I can be alerted to any deals I may want to jump on right away.

I think it could be easy to go crazy and spend tons of money on these daily deals but am trying to limit myself to great deals on products I already buy, like the nuts that are on today!

I hope you aren't sick of these daily deal sites, they are a great way to save lots of money and even splurge on things you normally wouldn't but now can do it without breaking the bank.

King Soopers Weekly Deals 8/18 - 8/24

The buy 8, save $4 mix and match event continues this week! These kind of sales usually make for great deals and some great stock up prices.

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

Sobe Lifewater $.49
Use BOGO printable, you must play a game to access this coupon
Cost = $.25 each, when you buy 2

Lunchables (3.3-4.5 oz.) $1.29
Use $1/1 printable
Cost = $.29

Sunny D (.64 oz) $.78
Use $1/3 printable, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.45 each, when you buy 3

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

Welch’s Jelly or Jam $1.49
Use $.55/1 from the 8/1 SS
Cost = $.49

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

Kleenex Facial Tissue with Lotion $1
Use $.50/2 from the 7/11 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.50 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:
Honest Organic Tea (16.9 oz.) $1
Use $.50/1 printable
Cost = FREE!

Country Crock Spread (15 oz.) $1
Use $.40/1 printable
Cost = $.20

Bic Cristal Pens (10 count) $.79
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.29 each, when you buy 2

Dial Liquid Hand Soap (7.5-9.38 oz.) $1
Use $.35/1 from the 8/15 RP
Cost = $.30

Turkey Hill Tea (64 oz.) $1
Use $1/2 from the 6/13 RP, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.50 each, when you buy 2

Larabars (1.6-1.8 oz) $1
Use $.75/3 printable, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.67 each, when you buy 3

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies $1.67
Use $1/2 from the 8/15 RP, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.17 each, when you buy 2

Ziploc Containers $2.50
Use $1.50/2 from the 7/25 or 8/8 SS, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $1.75 each, when you buy 2

Ball Pint Canning Jars (12 count case) $6.99
Use $1/1 from the 8/1 RP
Cost = $5.99 - a pretty good price on jars for canning, less than $.50 per jar!


Meat/Seafood:
Bar S Meat Bologna (16 oz.) $1
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.50 each, when you buy 2

Cook's Shank Portion Ham $.99/lb.
Center Cut Bonless Pork Loin Chops 50% off (save up to $2.50/lb.)
USDA Choice Boneless New York Strip Steak $5.99/lb.


Produce:
Olathe Sweet Corn $.25
Cilantro or Green Onions $.33
White or Red Onions (2 lb. bag) $.88 = $.44/lb.
Rocky Ford Cantaloupes $.33/lb.
Green or Red Cabbage $.50/lb.
Hatch Chiles $.88/lb.
Palisade Peaches $.99/lb.
Romaine, Bib, Red or Green Leaf Lettuce $.99

$50 GAP Gift Certificate for only $25!!

WOO HOO! Groupon is offering up a $50 GAP gift certificate for only $25. If you like shopping at Gap, I'd suggest jumping on this now! Go here to log into or create your Groupon account.

The fine print says: this certificate expires Nov 19, 2010 and there is a limit of 1 per person. Valid in-store at US and Canada Gap stores only. Not valid at Gap Outlet, Factory, Generation, or online. Not valid for gift cards, tax, or with other offers. $50 minimum purchase.

What an awesome deal!

A question for everyone...

I am a huge advocate of using coupons to help lower your grocery costs and I have lowered my grocery bill around 70% compared to before when I didn't shop sales or use coupons. I have a pretty large stockpile that I have built up and can "shop" from so I don't really have to buy non-perishables unless they are at rock bottom prices. I talk about what I do all the time but was curious as to what my readers have experienced and think about this.

So, my question to you is have you started using coupons more? If so, are you noticing a significant savings on your grocery bill?

Let's help inspire others to get serious about using coupons and keeping more money in their pockets!

Sprouts Weekly Deals 8/18 - 8/25

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.

Grocery:
Bulk Roasted Almonds $3.99/lb.
Pecorino Romano or Mozzarella Cheese 40% off

Meat/Seafood:
Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs $.67/lb.
Baby Back Pork Ribs $2.97/lb.


Produce:
Whole Seedless Watermelon $.20/lb.
White or Yellow Peaches $.33/lb.
Large Cantaloupe $.88
Green, Red or Romaine Lettuce $.88
Vine Ripe Tomatoes $.88/lb.
Green Beans or Brussel Sprouts $.88/lb.
Black or Red Plums or Pluots $.88/lb.

60% off Photo Collages at Walgreens - Today Only!

Walgreens photo deal of the day is 60% off all photo collages. You must place your order today to get this deal. Go here to get started creating yours or use code 60%_OFF_COLLAGE PRINTS_DEAL .

This makes an 8 x 10 collage only $1.65 and if you choose in-store pick up, you will also save on any shipping charges.

I absolutely love it when Walgreens does their 7 days of deals promotions!

Aeropostale jeans are buy one get one FREE!

Aeropostale has all of their jeans on sale buy one get one free online, no coupon code needed.

I think I'm a little too old to really wear these jeans, but I own a few pairs and they are super comfy and actually fit me - I am 5'1" tall so finding jeans that fit is a bit of a challenge. If you or your teenagers need any new pairs of jeans, now may be the time to get some.

Shop through Shop at Home and get 5% back on your purchase and a $5 sign up bonus if you are new to using their website.

The first giveaway is coming soon...

Yep you heard me correctly!

Are you thinking about getting a new bed, redoing or adding anything new to your home? If so, you will want to stay tuned for our first giveaway coming up later this week!

Who needs a massage?

I know I can always use one!

Weekly Plus has a 60 minute Swedish or Deep Tissue massage in Broomfield for only $19! That is cheaper than going to the massage schools for an hour long massage!

Go here to sign up and get in on this great deal! You can also check out the other deals they have available right now including: $39 for $150 worth of Haircuts and Coloring at Rita B Salon and $10 for $20 worth of food at Namaste Nepal Restaurant. Just click on the button on the right side of the page that says "View all available deals in Denver."

Walgreens Weekly Deals 8/15 - 8/21

Just a few of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week. Not a stellar week at Walgreens, but still a few good deals to be had.

Pilot Frixion Erasable Gel Pens 2 pack) $1.99
Use $1/1 printable AND the $1/1 coupon from the August Walgreens Coupon Booklet, found in-store
Cost = FREE!

Twizzlers (11-16 oz.) 3/$4
Use $1/3 from the 6/27 SS, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $1 each, when you buy 3

Buy 2 select Rolaids, Lactaid, Immodium, Pepcid or Mylanta products, get $5 RR
Deal Scenario (based on online price):
Buy 2 Rolaids Soft Chews 36 ct. $4.99 each
Use the $4/2 coupon from the 6/6 RP
Pay $5.98, get $5 RR - like getting them for $0.49 each after RR!

Go here to see a full list of deals available.

(Thanks Hip2Save!)

Buy a DVD, get a Movie Ticket Free!

Amazon has a promotion going on where you can purchase one of 56 DVDs and you will get a code (worth up to $10) to see Salt, The Other Guys or Eat Pray Love. There are movies as low as $7.99! Go here for the list of movies and to see the details of the offer.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

FREE 8 x 10 Photo at Walgreens - TODAY ONLY!

Walgreens is doing their 7 days of photo deals again and today's deal is a FREE 8 x 10 print. Go here to get this deal or use code FREE_8X10_DEAL at checkout. You must place your order today to get this deal. Choose in-store pick up to save on shipping and really get this deal for free! There is a limit of one per account.

Now you just need to find that special picture that is waiting to be enlarged.