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Saturday, September 11, 2010

3 Coupon Inserts Tomorrow!


Looks like we are scheduled to get a smart source, red plum and general mills insert in tomorrow's paper. Looks like a week where you may want to get more than one copy of the paper since there should be lots of great coupons in it!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Free Day at the DMNS on Monday!


Just a heads up that Monday, September 13th is a FREE day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. What a great way to go have some fun for FREE! The museum is open from 9 am - 5 pm. Pack a lunch and make a day of it - make sure to bring some patience with you as the free days are usually pretty crowded. Have fun!

A great FREE online resource for learning to read!


I know I'm always posting deals on where you can get a great deal, but what is better than FREE? An awesome website for those with preschoolers or Elementary schoolers in their lives that are learning to read is Starfall.

It has many phonics activities, stories to read and other great interactive things to do. Go check it out!

We also love PBS kids at our house. Do you have a favorite FREE online kids website? If so, please share with us all!

Legging Sale Tomorrow at Old Navy


Tomorrow, September 11th stop by your nearest Old Navy to pick up leggings for women for $6 (originally $8-$14.50) or for girls and toddlers for $4 (originally $7.50-$8.50). There is a limit of 5 per customer, so make sure to stop by early for the best selection. You can also snag this deal online, tomorrow only!

Take this coupon with you and snag a single pair for an additional 30% off!

I'm reminding you again - 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!

Earn some Amazon gift certificates and pair it with the new Amazon Mom program and you can get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Free 2 day shipping during the holidays is priceless in my eyes!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Safeway Weekly Deals 9/8 - 9/14


Don't forget to load Cellfire ecoupons, Safeway ecoupons, Shortcuts ecoupons and P&G esaver coupons to your store card before heading out to the store! There are TONS of coupons available on these sites! Also, remember that in order to use any Safeway store coupons, you must spend at least $10.

Buy 3, Save $3 Mix and Match participating products: (I believe that the prices listed in the ad don't reflect the $1 per item discount when you buy 3, so my prices here reflect that, if I am wrong please let me know!)
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste (6 oz.) $.49
Use $1/1 from the 6/20 or 8/22 SS
Cost = FREE!

Axe Body Spray (4 oz.) $3.49
Use BOGO from the 8/29 RP, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.75 each, when you buy 2

Tresemme Hair Care $2.99
Use $1/1 printable, this is a facebook coupon
Cost = $1.99


Other Grocery Deals:
Mission Tortilla Chips (14 oz.) $1.29, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use $1/1 from the 8/1 SS
Cost = $.29

Welch’s Healthy Start (59 oz.) $1.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 4
Use in-ad coupon and $1.50/1 printable
Cost = $.49

Hormel Chili (15 oz.) $.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 6
Use in-ad coupon and $0.55/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.49 each, when you buy 2

Barilla Pasta 12-16 oz.) $1
Use $.50/2 (if piccolini or whole grain are included), you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $.50 each, when you buy 2

Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup (18-19 oz.) $1
Use $0.50/2 from the 8/8 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.50 each, when you buy 2

Trident Gum $1.25
Use $2/3 from the 8/8 SS, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.59 each, when you buy 3

Cocoa Puffs (11.8 oz.) $1.99
Use $.55/1 printable or $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use the second coupon
Cost = as low as $.99

Kellogg’s Froot Loops or Corn Pops $1.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 3
Use $1.50/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.24 each, when you buy 2

Cookie Crisp (11.25 oz.) $1.99
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.49 each, when you buy 2

Cinnamon Toast Crunch (12.8 oz.) $1.99
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.49 each, when you buy 2

7-UP (6 Pack Bottles) $1.49, with in-ad coupon - limit 4

Fiber One (14.25-17.25 oz.) $2.99
Use $.75/1 printable here or here or $1.50/2 from the 8/1 SS
Cost = as low as $1.99

Best Foods or Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (22-30 oz.) $2.99
Use $0.75/1 printable
Cost = $1.99

Kellogg’s Raisin Bran (25.5 oz.) $2.99
Use $0.60/1 from the 8/29 parade insert or $1/2 from the 7/25 RP 8/15 RP
Cost = as low as $1.99

Reese's Puffs (18 oz.) $2.49
Use $.55/1 here or $1/2 printable here, you must buy 2 to use the second coupon
Cost = as low as $1.49 each

Apple Jacks (17 oz.) $2.99
Use $1.50/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $2.24 each, when you buy 2

Fiber One Cereal (14.25-7.25 oz.) $2.99
Use $1/2 printables here, here or here, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $2.49 each, when you buy 2

Jimmy Dean Frozen Breakfast $4.99
Use $1/2 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowlfrom the 8/1 RP
Cost = $4.49


Meat/Seafood:
Hormel Lunchmeat or Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls (6-16 oz.) $1.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 5
Use in-ad coupon and $0.55/1 printable
Cost = $.99

Hormel Sliced Pepperoni (3.5 oz.) $1.67
Use $0.55/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.17 each, when you buy 2

Sanderson Farms Whole Chicken $.88/lb.
Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.88/lb.
Rancher’s Reserve Boneless Beef London Broil $2.49/lb.

93% Lean Ground Beef $2.49/lb.


Produce:
Red Lion Extra Large Nectarines $.99/lb.
Broccoli Crowns or Cauliflower $.99/lb.
Green Beans $.99/lb.
On the Vine Cluster Tomatoes $1.28/lb.


If I missed any great deals, please let me know!

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic - this Saturday!


This Saturday September 11th between 10-11 am Lowe's is having another FREE Build & Grow clinic where kiddos can make a pet leash hanger. Go here to sign up and get more information.

These are great FREE family acitivites. I am so sad we will be missing this super cute one!

King Soopers Weekly Deals 9/8 - 9/14


Don't forget to load King Soopers ecoupons, Cellfire ecoupons, Shortcuts ecoupons and P&G esaver coupons to your store card before heading out to the store! There are TONS of coupons available on these sites!

Grocery:
Colgate Toothpaste (6.4 oz.) $1
Use $0.75/1 from the 8/29 SS
Cost = FREE!

Sobe Lifewater $.88
Use BOGO printable, you must play game to access this coupon
Cost = $.44 each, when you buy 2

Hunt’s Tomatoes (14.5 oz.) $.89
Use $1/3 Hunt’s Diced, Whole or Crushed Tomatoes from the 8/1 SS, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.56 each, when you buy 3

Ro-Tel Canned Tomatoes (10 oz.) $.89
Use $.50/2 King Soopers ecoupon, you must buy to to use this coupon
Cost = $.64 each, when you buy 2

Mission Tortillas Caseras $1.67
Use $1/1 from the 8/1 SS
Cost = $.67

Fleischmann’s or Parkay Spreads (11.8-16 oz.) $1
Use $0.25/1 King Soopers ecoupon
Cost = $.75

Cap’n Crunch Cereal (14-16 oz.) $1.98
Use $0.50/1 from the 5/16 RP
Cost = $.98

Gillette Body Wash (12 oz.) $2.99
Use $2/1 from the 8/29 PG
Cost = $.99

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (8.4-8.7 oz.) $1.99
Use $.75/2 from the 7/25 RP, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.49 each, when you buy 2

Old Spice Body Wash (12 oz.) $2.99
Use BOGO coupon from the 8/29 PG, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.50 each, when you buy 2

Crest Toothpaste (4.6-6.2 oz.) $2.50
Use $.50/1 from the 8/29 PG
Cost = $1.50

Nestle Cookie Dough (16-16.5 oz.) $2.50
Use $1/1 from the 8/22 SS or $1/1 printable
Cost = $1.50

Pace Picante Sauce $1.97
Use $0.40/2 from the 6/27 SS, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.57 each, when you buy 2

Downy Fabric Softener (52-60 load) $4.99
Use $0.20/1 from the 8/29 PG
Cost = $4.59

Charmin or Charmin Basic Bath Tissue (12-16 double roll) $5.99
Use $0.25/1 from the 8/29 PG
Cost = $5.49

Bounty Paper Towels (8 regular rolls) $6.99
Use $0.25/1 from the 8/29 PG
Cost = $6.49

Tide Laundry Detergent (36-48 load) $8.99
Use $1.50/1 from the 8/22 SS
Cost = $7.49


Meat/Seafood:
Bar S Meat Franks 16 (oz.) $.49
Mixed Pork Chops $1.99/lb.
93% Ground Beef or Patties $2.99/lb.
Boneless Bottom Round Rump Roast Buy One at $4.99/lb., Get One Free



Produce:
Gala Apples $.99/lb.
Tomatoes on The Vine $.99/lb.
Large Avocados $1
Organic Peaches $1.28/lb.
Organic Bartlett Pears $1.29/lb.


As always, these are just the best deals I see. If I missed any great deals, please let us know!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Restaurant.com gift certificates - 80% off again!


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 125 X 125


Restaurant.com is at it again, once again they are offering 80% off of their gift certificates! You can score a $25 gift certificate for as low as $2 using code TOUCHDOWN at checkout. Remember to read the find print for each restaurant, as they vary from one to another.

Go here to score this great deal!

Remember, I usually buy purchase generic gift certificates when this promotion is running if the restaurants I want are not available. They usually "restock" their inventory at the beginning of the month so when the new month starts, I go and exchange my restaurant.com gift certificate for the actual restaurant I want to use it at. You can purchase these generic gift certificates in the middle box on the first page.


Staples - 15% off printable coupon


Go here to print out a 15% off coupon good in-store at Staples. This coupon is good through Saturday, September 11th! There are a few exclusions, so make sure to read the fine print.

Update on my September goal...


Remember when I posted that my goal for September was to eat out 2 times or less THE ENTIRE MONTH?

Well, I'm happy to report that one week into this month, we've eaten out ZERO times! I was initially overwhelmed at having to cook so much food at home, but so far so good - let's just hope I can keep it up for the next 3 weeks!

How are you doing on your goals for this month?

Amazon Mom Membership


I love shopping on Amazon and just found out that if you are a parent or caregiver, you can sign up for their FREE Amazon Mom program and get FREE Amazon Prime Membership for 3 months! This means that you can score FREE 2-day shipping on any order of eligible items, no need to order the usual $25 minimum order.

For each additional order of $25 or more that you place with items from their "Baby Store" you will get an additional month added to your membership, up to 1 year total!

You can also score 30% off diapers. Being a part of the Amazon Mom program gets you an additional 15% off of the regular 15% discount you get when you subscribe and save when placing your order.

Go here to get signed up for this program.

This is an awesome offer and I'm not sure how long it will be available so hop on it now.

The free 2 day shipping is valid on any items on Amazon that are eligible for their free super saver shipping, not just on baby stuff!

Sprouts Weekly Deals 9/8 - 9/15


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 Brown Rice (Long or Short Grain) $.69/lb.
All Bulk Beans and Lentils $.79/lb. - This is a stock up price, especially on lentils and fancier beans like garbanzo and white beans.
Banana Chips $1.49/lb.
Dried Sweetened Cranberries $2.99/lb.


Meat/Seafood:

Cut up or Whole Chicken $1.29/lb.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $1.67/lb.
Sausage Bonanza - Chicken, Pork, Links and Bulk all $2.99/lb.


Produce:

Green Bell Peppers $.33
Yellow Peaches or Nectarines $.49/lb.
Vine Ripe Tomatoes $.69/lb.
Russett Potates (5 lb. bag) $.88
Large Cantaloupe $.88
Black Seedless Grapes $.88/lb.
Black or Red Plums or Pluots $.88/lb.
Green Beans $.88/lb.
Broccoli Crowns $.88/lb.
Hass Avocados $.88
Red or Green Seedless Grapes $1.25/lb.
Red Bell Peppers $.88
Gala Apples $.88/lb.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Cellfire Electronic Coupons


I wanted to give a brief overview of Cellfire and the electronic coupons they offer. Cellfire is a site that offer clipless coupons or electronic coupons that you load directly to your shopper's card.

I think electronic coupons are one of the easiest ways to save money when shopping. You simply log in or create an account and then load your shopper cards into your account. Currently they partner with King Soopers and Safeway so you will want to make sure you load both of your cards to your account.

Once your shopper cards information is loaded to your account, you simply click coupons that you think you may use and they are automatically loaded to your card. Once you purchase the item listed, the coupon will automatically come off at checkout when you scan your shopper card.

These coupons are loaded every other week and are usually available to load to your card for a specified period of time. The beauty of electronic coupons is if you have saved them to your card and not used them, they automatically get removed once they expire - not need to go through and sort out all of the expired ones!

A couple of notes about electronic coupons. You are not supposed to use an electronic coupon and a paper manufacturer coupon on the same product - they are not stackable. Also, you can load as many electronic coupons to your shopper's card as you would like - I'd recommend logging in and loading all of the coupons you think you may use every time I post about them that way if you purchase any of the products, you will automatically save some money. I love just having to click a mouse to save some money, how about you?

Cellfire just loaded a new batch of coupons today, some of which will only be able to load to your card through this Friday. There are tons and tons of coupons and some great high value coupons that have been added. Check out the list below...

ecoupons good at both King Soopers/Safeway stores
Must save to your shopper's card before September 20, 2010
All expire on October 4, 2010

Betty Crocker Cake Mix/Frosting Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy BOTH Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker® Ready to Spread Frosting (any flavors/varieties).

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy ONE POUCH any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snacks.

Betty Crocker Potatoes Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Betty Crocker® boxed Potatoes (Except Potato Buds® and Betty Crocker® Pouch).

Chex Mix® or Snacks Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack

Fiber One Frozen Muffins Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy any Fiber One® Frozen Muffins

Fiber One® Cereal Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy any ONE BOX Fiber One® cereal listed, Fiber One® Original, Fiber One® Honey Clusters®, Fiber One® Raisin Bran Clusters®, Fiber One® Caramel Delight(TM), Fiber One® Frosted Shredded Wheat.

Green Giant Bagged Vegetables Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any variety 19 oz. - 24 oz. ONLY Green Giant® Frozen Bagged Vegetables.

Green Giant boxed Vegetables Save $.60
Save $0.60 when you buy THREE any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables.

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables.

Nature Valley Granola Thins Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Thins.

Hamburger Helper® Save $.75
Save $0.75 when you buy THREE any flavor Hamburger Helper®, Tuna Helper® OR Chicken Helper® Home Cooked Skillet Meals.

Cheerios Honey Nut Cheerios Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy ONE BOX Honey Nut Cheerios® cereal.

Lucky Charms® Cereal Save $.55
Save $0.55 when you buy ONE BOX Lucky Charms® cereal.

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters
Save $.50 Save $0.50 when you buy ONE BAG any flavor Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters.

Nature Valley Granola Bars Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety Nature Valley® Granola Bars.

Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Save $.30
Save $0.30 when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

Pillsbury Sweet Moments(TM) Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy any Pillsbury® Sweet Moments(TM) Refrigerated Desserts.

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel® Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries.

Progresso® Soups Save $.50
Save $0.50 when you buy TWO any flavor Progresso® Soups.

Totinos Party Pizza Save $1
Save $1.00 when you buy FIVE any flavor/variety Totinos® Crisp Crust Party Pizza® Products.

Totinos Pizza Rolls Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy TWO PACKAGES any flavor/variety Totinos® Rolls Snacks.

Yoplait Kids Zone Save $.80
Save $0.80 when you buy TWO any flavor Yoplait® products listed, Yoplait® Go-GURT® Yogurt, Yoplait® Trix® Multipack Yogurt.

Yoplait® Cups Save $.40
Save $0.40 when you buy SIX any variety Yoplait® Yogurt cups (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, OR Whips!®) OR any flavor Yoplait® Original OR Light Smoothie.


ecoupons good at Safeway Stores only!
Must save to your shopper's card before September 10, 2010
All expire on September 20, 2010

C&H or Domino Sugar Save $.75
Save $0.75 on any Two (2) C&H or Domino Sugar products 2lbs. or larger.

KC Masterpiece Save $1
Save $1.00 on the purchase of any TWO (2) bottles of KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce or Marinade (16oz. or larger).

Lawry's Lawry's Products Save $.50
Save $.50 on any Lawry's Marinade, Seasoned Salt (8 oz. or larger) or Garlic Salt (6 oz. or larger).

Mission Products Save $.55
Save 55¢ when you buy any ONE (1) Mission Product.

Van de Kamp's & Mrs. Paul's & Birds Eye Fish & Vegetables Save $2
Save $2.00 when you purchase any one Van de Kamp's or Mrs. Paul's AND any one Birds Eye or Birds Eye C&W Vegetables.

Vlasic Products Save $1
Save $1.00 off any two (2) Vlasic Items.

Sargento Cheese Save $.55
Save 55¢ on any Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese (any variety, 5 oz. or larger)

Tyson Frozen Product Save $1
Save $1.00 on any one bag of Tyson frozen product.

Bertolli Pasta Sauce Save $.50
Save $0.50 on any ONE (1) Bertolli Pasta Sauce Product.

Best Foods/Hellman's Save $.50
Save $0.50¢ on any ONE (1) Best Foods or Hellmann's Mayonnaise (22 oz. or larger).

Let me know if you have questions about this program, it is one that I love and want you to love too!

Walgreens Weekly Deals 9/5 - /911


Check out Hip2Save for the list of the best deals at Walgreens this week.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Target Printable Coupons


Target released some more great printable coupons that you can print and use in-store. These are Target store coupons so you can stack them with manufacturer coupons where applicable. My favorite coupon is the $1 off Fresh Produce coupon. This coupon should make for some very inexpensive or even FREE produce!