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Saturday, November 20, 2010

$10 off $10 Hallmark Coupon for Expecting Moms!



If you are expecting or know someone that is, then Hallmark has got a great offer for you!

Go here to enter in your information and get access to print a $10 off $10 or more purchase good through 12/24 at Hallmark Gold Crown stores! If you buy lots of cards or collect their yearly ornaments for the family, this coupon will come in super handy!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Another FREE Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic Tomorrow!


Head on over here to sign up to make a snowman with your kids tomorrow morning from 10-11 am at your local Lowe's. These FREE clinics are a great way to spend some quality time together. I actually think we may make it to this one!

Safeway Weekly Deals 11/17 - 11/25

As always, Safeway requires a minimum $10 purchase to use any of their in-ad coupons. FREE Pillsbury crescent rolls and cinnamon rolls at Safeway this week - woo hoo!

Grocery Deals:
Coffee Mate Flavored Creamer (32 oz.) $1.99, with in-ad coupon - limit 3
Use in-ad coupon and $1.50/1 printable
Cost = $.49

Wish-Bone Salad Dressing (16 oz.) $1.49
Use $.50/1 printable
Cost = $.49

Honey Nut Cheerios or Lucky Charms $1.99
Use $1/2 from the 11/14 GM or $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use these coupons
Cost = $1.49 each, when you buy 2

Pillsbury Pie Crusts $2.50
Use $.50/1 from the 10/10 SS
Cost = $1.50

Ghirardelli Baking Chips (10-12 oz.) $2
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.50 each, when you buy 2

Nestle Baking Chips (10-12 oz.) $2
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.50 each, when you buy 2

Best Foods or Hellmann’s Mayonnaise (22-30 oz.) $2.99
Use $.75/1 printable
Cost = $1.99

Dairy Glen Milk (1 gallon) $1.98

There is a great Pillsbury refrigerated product catalina promotion running right now through 12/26 including: Crescents, Cookies, Sweet Rolls, Grands Biscuits, Grands Cinnamon Rolls, Pie Crusts, Dinner Rolls, Loaves, Breadsticks or Pizza Crust
Buy 4, get $1 catalina
Buy 5, get $2 catalina
Buy 6, get $3 catalina

You can mix and match the above listed products to qualify for the catalina.
Here is a scenario to get some good deals:
Pillsbury Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls (8-13.9 oz.) $1.50
Buy 3 Crescent Rolls = $4.50
Buy 3 Cinnamon Rolls = $4.50
Use 3, $.50/1 Cresent Roll printables - you will need access to 2 computers since you can only print 2 copies of this coupon from each one
Use 3, $.50/1 Cinnamon Rolls coupon from the 11/14 GM
Cost = $3, get back $3 catalina - like getting all 6 for FREE after catalina!

There is also a $.50/2 Crescent Roll coupon here and here and $.40/2 Sweet Rolls printable here that you can also use with the sale to get some pretty good deals!


Meat/Seafood:
Johnsonville Bratwurst or Italian Sausage (19.76 oz.) $3.99
Use $.55/1 printable
Cost = $2.99

Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb.
Safeway Turkey (8-10 lbs) $4.99
Ranchers Reserve Bone-In Beef Ribeye Roast or Boneless New York Strip Roast
$5.99/lb.


Produce:
Large Garnet or Beauregard Yams $.48/lb.
Celery $.50/lb.
Red Delicious or Gala Apples $.99/lb.
Avocados $1
Clementines (5 lb. box) $4.99

If I missed any great deals, please share!

New York & Company - $50 off $100 purchase!


New York & Company just released a great $50 off $100 or more purchase code. Use code 6186 to snag this great deal. You can use it on regular and clearance priced merchandise. This can also be paired with the buy one, get one 50% off sales they are currently running. This code is only good through 11/21 so get shopping soon if you want to get in on this deal.

Also, if you shop through Shop at Home you will get an additional 5% back! Go here to sign into or create your Shop at Home account!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Rumor has it...

that Old Navy is currently doing 50% off their lowest clearance prices right now. If you have time to stop in today, print this 30% off coupon that expires today to get an even better deal! You may want to call ahead to see if your store is participating!

Let us know if you snag any great stuff!

New Cellfire Promotion and Coupons!


Cellfire is running a new promotion where you can be entered to win one of 10,000 coupons good for $1, $5 or $10 off your next shopping trip! Just log into your Cellfire account anytime after noon today (Thursday) and before noon tomorrow (Friday) and you will automatically be entered to win. You can only be entered once, so don't worry about logging in multiple times to up your chances. While your logged in, make sure to upload some of these great coupons to your King Soopers card!

HERSHEY'S KISSES chocolates Save $1/1 (7.5 0z. or larger)

Colgate® Wisp disposable toothbrushes Save $0.75/1 (4 ct. or larger)

Pillsbury® Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts SAVE $.50/2

Frozen Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits SAVE $.75/2

Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables SAVE $.60/3

Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls SAVE $.40/2

Pillsbury® Crescent Dinner Rolls SAVE $.50/2

Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits SAVE $.30/2

Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads MEAL SAVE $.40/2

Pillsbury ® Refrigerated Cookie Dough SAVE $1/2

Progresso® Soups SAVE $.50/2

Chex® cereals SAVE $1/2
(including: Rice Chex® • Corn Chex® • Wheat Chex® • Honey Nut Chex® • Chocolate Chex® • Multi-Bran Chex® • Cinnamon Chex®)

Bisquick® OR Bisquick Heart Smart® Baking Mix SAVE $.50/1 (40 oz. or larger)

MultiGrain Cheerios® cereal SAVE $.75/1

Cookie Crisp® cereal SAVE $.75/1

Green Giant® Frozen Bagged Vegetables $.40/1
(19-24 oz.)

Pillsbury® Refrigerated Holiday Cookies SAVE $1/2

Pillsbury® Savorings® SAVE $1/1

Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen vegetables SAVE $.50/2

Nature Valley® Granola Nut Clusters SAVE $.50/1

Betty Crocker® boxed Potatoes SAVE $.50/2
(except: Potato Buds® and Betty Crocker® Pouch)

Last day to get a great deal on a Butterfly Pavilion membership!

Just a quick reminder that today is the last day to get this great deal! Right now Savvy Source has an awesome deal for a family membership to the Butterfly Pavilion! You can snag a 1 year family membership good for 2 adults and up to six children ages 0-12 living in the same house for only $43 - an $85 value!

Go here to see this great deal and create a new account or sign into your existing account.

Once you are on the page with this deal, you can click the "like on facebook" button at the top of the page to save an additional $1, making this membership only $42! You must activate your membership by May 18th, 2011.

King Soopers Weekly Deals 11/17 - 11/25

Here are the weekly deals for King Soopers. Don't forget your reusable bags in the car as King Soopers gives a $.05/bag credit when you use your own! As always, if I missed any great deals, please let me know! A great price on some organic egg nog this week!

Grocery:
Suave Deodorant $.88
Use $.50/1 from the 11/14 RP
Cost = FREE! - This is a great donation item if you don't use this kind, food banks and other services love these kinds of products!

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (8 ct.) $1.50
Use $.50/1 printable
Cost = $.50

Green Giant Vegetables $.88
Use $.60/3 from the 10/3 GM, you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.55 each, when you buy 2

Heinz Gravy (12 oz.) $1
Use $1/3 printable (if you didn't already use it these past two weeks), you must buy 3 to use this coupon
Cost = $.67 each, when you buy 3

Stove Top Stuffing (6 oz.) $1.25
Use $.50/2 printable (if you didn't already use it these past two weeks), you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.75 each, when you buy 2

Nabisco Ritz or Snack Crackers (5.5-16 oz.) $1.99
Use $1/1 from the 11/14 SS
Cost = $.99

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies $1.49
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $.99 each, when you buy 2

Nestle Toll House Morsels (10-12 oz.) $1.98
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $1.48 each, when you buy 2

Horizon Organic Egg Nog (1 quart) $2.50
Use $.55/1 from the 11/7 SS
Cost = $1.50

Best Foods Mayonnaise (30 oz.) $2.99
Use $.50/1 from the 11/14 RP
Cost = $1.99

Pacific Natural Foods Broth or Soup (32 oz.) $2.50
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cost = $2 each, when you buy 2

Marie Callender’s Fruit or Cream Pie $4.99
Use $1/1 printableCost = $3.99

Folgers Coffee (22.6-33.9 oz.) $6.99
Use $1/1 from the 11/7 RP
Cost = $5.99

Walnuts (16 oz.) $3.99


Meat/Seafood:
Cook’s Shank Portion Ham $.99/lb.
80% Lean Ground Beef $1.99


Produce:
Premium Kiln Dried Yams $.79/lb.
Asparagus $1.77/lb.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Sprouts Weekly Deals 11/17 - 11/25


Sprouts does double ad Wednesdays so if you are shopping today, make sure to check out these deals that are available through today. Sprouts offers a $.05/bag credit when you bring in your own reusable bags, so don't forget them in the car!

Grocery:
Lifeway Kefir (32 oz.) $2.50
Use $1/2 printable, you must buy 2 to use this coupon
Cst = $2 each, when you buy 2

All Horizon Organic Products 25% off
Bulk Oats (quick, rolled or steel cut) $.50/lb.
Mild Cheddar Cheese (bulk cut) $2.99/lb.
Bulk Gourmet Coffee $5.99/lb.


Meat/Seafood:
Sprouts Free Range Turkey $1.47/lb.
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.67/lb.
- This is a stock up price on fresh chicken breasts!
Boneless Pork Loin Chops or Roasts $1.99/lb.
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs $1.99/lb.


Produce:
Red Seedless Grapes $.49/lb.
Jewel or Red Yams or Resset Potatoes $.49/lb.
Yellow or White Onions $.49/lb.
Celery, Sweet Corn or Green Peppers $.49
Acorn, Butternut or Spaghetti Squash $.49/lb.
Radish Bunche, Green Onions or Cucumbers $.49
ORGANIC Butternut Squash $.68/lb.
ORGANIC Braeburn Apples $.88/lb.
ORGANIC Jewel or Red Yams $.88/lb.
ORGANIC Celery $.88
Gala or Granny Smith Apples $.88/lb.
Vine-Ripe Tomatoes $.88/lb.
Hass Avocados $.88
Broccoli $.88/lb.
Cauliflower $.88
Baby Carrots (1 lb. bag) $.88

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Starbucks: Buy One Holiday Drink, Get One FREE!




It isn't that often that Starbucks has buy one get one free deals, so make sure you take advantage of this one if you are a coffee lover! November 18-21st from 2-5 pm, you can swing by Starbucks to buy one hoiday drink and get one free.

Go here for more information on this promotion and to see what varities are included. I LOVE their eggnogg lattes - yummy!

Hello Good Day Colorado Viewers!


First I want to say, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I would love to teach you how to save money not only on your Thanksgiving Dinner but also on your grocery bill, with not very much effort on your part. I usually save 60% or more on my grocery shopping trips and you can too!

I think there are 3 main steps to saving money on your grocery bill.

Meal Planning is the first step to saving some serious money on your grocery bill. Go here for more information on meal planning.

Couponing is the second step to save. Go here to get started learning how to use coupons effectively to save the most money possible.

Stockpiling is the third and final step to help you save. Go here for more information on this critical step.

Once you've read through the introductory information if you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at thriftymomincolorado@gmail.com

Again, thanks for stopping by and I hope to be able to help you keep more of your hard earned money in your pocket!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Great Deal on Extra Virgin Olive Oil!


THIS DEAL IN NO LONGER AVAILABLE!

Kmart currently has a 6 pack of 34 oz. bottles of DaVinci Premium Reserve Extra Virgin Oil for $14.79! Shipping starts at $6.95 but this is a killer deal on some extra virgin olive oil. Even with shipping factored in, this beats Costco's price on olive oil and they have some of the best olive oil prices you can find!

Go here to see this deal.

Also, make sure to shop through Shop at Home to get an additional 5% back on your purchase. Go here to sign up for your Shop at Home account or log into an existing one.

Butterfly Pavilion Membership as low as $38!


Right now Savvy Source has an awesome deal for a family membership to the Butterfly Pavilion! You can snag a 1 year family membership good for 2 adults and up to six children ages 0-12 living in the same house for only $43 - an $85 value!

Go here to see this great deal and create a new account or sign into your existing account.

Once you are on the page with this deal, you can click the "like on facebook" button at the top of the page to save an additional $5, making this membership only $38! You must activate your membership by May 18th, 2011.

You've got until Thursday to get in on this deal, so take some time and see if you think you will get your money's worth. I know I'll be buying one for our family - my kids love this place! For our family, this deal pays for itself in only 2 visits!

Guess What?

I'm going to be a TV star tomorrow! If you are around a TV tomorrow (Tuesday) around 8 am, then tune into Good Day Colorado on Fox 31 to see me do a segment about Thanksgiving on a budget!

This will be my second TV appearance for this blog and I'm really excited. I am offering a basic Thanksgiving dinner for 8-10 people for under $20!! It is a live segment, so wish me luck!

$10 for a visit and 3 pictures with Santa!


The Groupon today is $10 for a visit with Santa and 3 pictures with him, one 5 x 7" and two 3 x 5" photos. You know how expensive it is to take your kiddos to see Santa and get their pictures, so jump on this deal and save yourself some money!

This deal is good at the Colorado Mills and FlatIron Crossing locations!

Go here to log in or create you Groupon account to get in on this deal!

Walgreens Weekly Deals 11/14 - 11/20


New to shopping at Walgreens? Go here, here and here for more information and tips on how to shop here.

Here are a few of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:
Vicks NyQuil Sinex 2/$10
Use 2, $4/1 from the 10/10 PG
Cost = $2, get back $5 RR - like getting them for better than FREE after RR!

Kids-EEZE cough and cold relief (12 ct.) $4.99, get $5 RR
Cost = $4.99, get back $5 RR - like getting this for FREE after RR!

Gain dish liquid (11 oz.) $0.89, with in-ad coupon
Use in-ad coupon and $1/1 from the 10/10 or 10/31 PG
Cost = FREE! **Hand them the manufacturer coupon before the Walgreens in-ad coupon to prevent the register from beeping!

M&M’s holiday candy (9.9-12.6 oz.) 4/$10, get $5 RR when you buy 4
Buy 4 bags for $10 total
Use 2, $1/2 from the 11/14 RP
Cost = $8, get back $5 RR - like getting them for $.75 each after RR!

Check out Hip2Save for a full list of deals!