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Amazon: Humidifier

Ok, I need to buy a new humidifier... the air is getting drier and I think the noise will help me sleep.

I LOVE this green version I found on Amazon because I won't feel like I need to hide it!  It will match my bedroom!  (It comes in "normal" colors too. lol)  The replacement filters are only about $11ish which seems reasonable.  If you're in the market for one, Amazon ships FREE!  (They also have really cute animal versions for kiddos HERE!)

Crane Drop Shape Humidifier - Green

 

Vicks Warm Mist Humdifier with Auto Shutoff

 

Hmm, I also like the Vicks version because it's a little less expensive and it has a medicine cup so you can create a medicated vapor...

I can't decide!  Any suggestions?

FREE Holiday Knit/Crochet patterns

I am a NERD.  My hobbies include... KNITTING!  As the weather gets colder, the I'm more inspired to knit! I signed up HERE for Lion Brand Yarn's free knit and crochet patterns.  They also have an online store.

Here are 2 cute patterns I want to try this year:

Winter Mix Stocking Cap KNIT pattern 

Holiday Gift Bag Set KNIT pattern

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new Yankee Candle Coupon + GWP!

 

If you're planning to shop in-store, visit tomorrow Saturday 11/14 from 10am to 12noon to receive a FREE small jar candle with any $9.99 purchase.  Plan to use THIS coupon to get 2 FREE large jar Housewarmer candles when you purchase 2.

Savvy Scenario with coupon:

Buy 4 Large Jar candles ($24.99 ea)

Buy 1 Small Jar candle ($9.99)

Total = $109.95

Use Buy 2 Get 2 coupon

Get Small Jar FREE (Sat 11/14 10a-12p)

Final Price = $49.98 + tax ($10ish each!)

Savvy Scenario without coupon:

Buy 2 Small Jar candles ($9.99 ea)

Get 1 FREE (Sat 11/14 10a-12p)

Final Price = $9.99 + tax ($5ish each!) *great stocking stuffers!

Online Shopping:

Use code XF911A1

Flat Rate shipping $5

FREE e-Edition of USA Today

Save a tree!  Get a FREE 12 week subscription to USA Today e-Edition HERE.

Nestle Free Holiday Guide

This little FREEBIE is still available, so if you haven't requested yours go HERE. You can download it or have them mail you a hard copy.  I recently received mine in the mail and it has some delish-looking recipes that I'm excited to try!

$25 Restaurant Gift Certificate for $2!

Update:  Sale extended through Monday, 11/16!

If you haven't used Restaurants.com yet, now is a good time!  You can get a $25 gift certificate to a number of restaurants (local and national) for only $2!  I've used them at two different area restaurants so far.  I bought a couple to use at a restaurant in Mackinaw City over the summer, too.  (If you want more specific details, I'm happy to share - just email me.)

Anyway, go HEREto see the selection.  Use code ENTREE and pay $2 through 11/12.

Sunday Coupon Insert Preview 11/15

There will be 3 coupon inserts in this Sunday's Paper.  Read what Red Plum had to say about their insert HERE.

Click each link below for the preview.  *Remember coupons and values vary by region, so just use this as a guide!

11/15 Red Plum Insert

$1.50/2 ~ Dunkin Donuts bagged Coffee 11oz+ (pair this with the Rite Aid Video Values coupon!)

11/15 Smart Source Insert

$5 /1 BeneVia Balanced Nutrition Drink 4pk or (4) 8oz Bottles

$1/2 Blue Diamond Almonds, 6oz cans

11/15 General Mills Insert

$0.40/1 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables (my fav frozen veggies!)

Thanks, SCP!

Kmart is Doubling Coupons through 12/19!

Here's a copy of the e-mail I received from Kmart Customer Service:
(Note it does not state the max value of the coupon, but I've been reading in other areas it's up to $2, so let me know what you find!)


Thank you for contacting Kmart regarding the Double Coupon Event. We appreciate your interest in this promotion.

The Double Coupon Event is running from 11/08/09 through 12/19/09.

Double Coupons at accepted up to  Maximum value  There is a limit of 5 coupons per person, per day before coupon redemption. 

Below are the stores that are participating:
(It listed all the stores in Michigan...)

Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We appreciate your business
and value you as a Sears Holdings customer. We certainly hope you will
continue to make Sears Holdings your choice for quality and value.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth A.,
Retail Customer Care
Sears Holdings Corporation

Bath & Body Works coupon

Same $10/$30 purchase coupon HERE, new sale (ends Sun 11/15)! 

Anti-bacterial Soap 4/$10 (I love the moisturizing soap!)

Savvy Scenario:

Purchase 12 anti-bacterial soaps (includes new holiday fragrances) $2.50 ea

Use $10/$30 coupon (states it may not be combined with any other coupon - YMMV)

Final Price $1.67 ea  *if you don't need 12, split them with a friend!  this is a great price!

4oz Candles $5 ea

Savvy Scenario:

Purchase 6 candles

Use $10/$30 coupon

Final Price $3.33 ea!  *great stocking stuffer!

Wallflowers or Wallflower refills $6 ea

Savvy Scenario:

Purchase 5 Wallflower refills $6.00 ea

Use $10/$30 coupon

Final Price $4 ea!

Sunday Coupon Insert Preview 11/15

Here's what Red Plum (RP) has to say about their insert in this Sunday's paper:

RedPlum’s Biggest Coupon Book of the Year: $70 in Average Savings!

It’s Coming This Weekend...

You cannot afford to miss your RedPlum coupon book this weekend! Our November 15 booklet will feature more pages of savings than any other week this year, with an average of 81 percent more pages—packed with coupons and money-saving deals.

Will you buy your usual number of papers (inserts) or a few extra??

Organic Valley Coupons

Register HERE to receive $10 in coupons from Organic Valley and a chance for a year's worth of groceries.  D&W stores and Harvest Health carry these products in the West Michigan area.  Go HERE to find a store near you.

Thanks, Tiffany!

Rite Aid trip 11/9

Retail = $52.90 (sale price $29.95)

# of coupons used = 8

# of FREE items = 12

OOP (out of pocket) = $1.50 (all tax!)

On this trip, it came in handy to have the Rite Aid coupon policy with me.  It states we can use BOGO coupons on the BOGO sale items to get both items FREE.  I also had to call the 800 number while I was in the store and hand my cell to the store manager.

Best Policy = spend coupons correctly, know the policy, and be polite!  Coupon shopping is not always easy, but now I have 10 bottles of hair care to donate!

transaction #2

 

Retail = $29.43

# of coupons used = 5

OOP = $3.72

What a mess!

Q: What do you do when everyone you know is giving you their extra coupons?

A:  Say THANK YOU!

(and then get organized!!!  I'll update with a visual of my organization method to give you ideas on what might work for you.  Stay tuned!)

Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic 30% off

Print THIS coupon for 30% off November 12 -15 at:

Gap

Gap Outlet

Banana Republic

Banana Republic Factory Store

Old Navy

Thanks, SD!

Thanksgiving Meal coupons

Check out some new SmartSource coupons for your Thanksgiving meal shopping HERE:

$2/1 Butterball Fresh or Frozen Whole Turkey

$1/2 Dole Salad Blends

$0.50/1 Vlassic Pickles, Relish, Peppers

and many more!

World Market: BOGO Coffee 11/11 only

Here's a good way to use the $5/$20 World Market coupon I posted HERE.

Valid today only, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE 12 oz bags of coffee!

Savvy Scenario:
Buy 8 Coffee $5.99 ea
(Get 4 free)
Use $5/$20 coupon
Final Price $18.96 ($2.37 ea wyb 8)

Anyone tried their coffee yet?

Rite Aid Gift of Savings 11/22

Woo hoo!  The Rite Aid Gift of Savings Progam is coming back on 11/22!!  It works the same as the Fall program they just had in October:

Spend $25 - $50, get $5 gift certificate

Spend $50 - $100, get $10 gift certificate

Spend $100+, get $20 gift certificate

(Calculated on your total BEFORE coupons!)

Any receipts you enter on the Rite Aid website for your Single Check Rebates (SCRs) will automatically be logged into your Gift of Savings.  If you do not have a SCR item on your receipt, you can enter it directly into the Gift of Savings area on the site (will be visible on/after the 22nd.)  More details to follow...

Thanks, FW!

Rite Aid: new $4/$20 coupon

Rite Aid released a new $4/$20 coupon in pdf format. Print HERE exp 11/20.  It prints with $2 off coupon for any Rite Aid brand over-the-counter med --  acetaminophen, enteric aspirin, ibuprofen, or migraine relief 100 - 150 ct are BOGO this week!  (Use 2 coupons!)

Don't forget, you could also use the $5/$20 Video Values coupon HERE

Menards: FREE Glade 2 oz Soy Candles

A reader let me in on this Menards tidbit!

Do you have a Menards nearby?  They currently have the 2oz Fragrance Collection Soy Candles for $2.49.  There are $1.50 rebate forms (I think they call them "rebate coupons") near the customer service desk (on the rebate form board) and you can submit up to 6.  A seperate rebate receipt will print to submit to Menards.  Use your original receipt to submit the $5 SC Johnson Rebate. 

Savvy Scenario:
Buy 6 candles at $2.49 ea
Use (3) BOGO coupons HERE (or $1 coupon from 10-4 SS)
OOP $7.47 + tax
Submit (6) $1.50 rebates
Final Price FREE + $1.50ish MM
(Submit $5 SC Johnson Rebate if you haven't already reached your 3 per household limit - I have!)

Thanks, Wendi!

Printable Glade coupons

The Glade coupons in the 11-1 SS insert are available to print HERE if you need more.  Don't forget these would match well with the Glade Promotion still available at Target that I mentioned HERE.  Finally, submit the $5 SC Johnson Rebate (3 per household) for every 3 Glade products you purchase.

Coupons.com: Ghirardelli

Update:  $3.49 at Target, so combine the coupons with a sale for a great price!

Have you been to coupons.com today?  There are some new coupons including this one for $1 off any Ghirardelli seasonal item of 4oz or more.

I did a chocolate tasting while in SF (Ghirardelli is from SF - I didn't know that) and I have to say their dark chocolate is some of the smoothest I've had.  (and I'm snobby about chocolate the same way I am about coffee!)

Anyway, check to see what's new HERE. I used zip code 90210.

Facebook: Clarins fan page

Did you check your Facebook:  Inbox:  Updates for your Clarins treat today?

Amazon: Flip Mino

Thanks to savings.com, I received one of these AWESOME Flip Mino Series 2GB Camcorders on my recent trip to SF.  It's SO cool!  As soon as I gather the courage, I will post a Savvy Shopping video for your viewing pleasure. haha  Seriously, though, it is SO easy to use.  It's smaller than the palm of my hand and has the USB adapter built right in!  You can take 60 min of video.

Amazon has them for only $99 (FREE shipping) and I think it would make a great Christmas present for you(!) or someone on your list!  Check it out HERE. (I also love the Purple Flourish color!  So girlie!)

Coupons.com: Rite Aid coupon

Update:  $3/$15 coupon available from zip code 02111.

Go HERE to print a new $4/$20 coupon for Rite Aid exp 11/17.

Ebates & Sephora

What do I spend on beauty and body products for myself?  Nothing! I get them FREE!  What do I spend on beauty and body products for gifts?  Whatever it takes... as long as I'm shopping through Ebates and getting cash back for my purchases! haha ;-)

Here's a great deal for Sephora:
1.  Click HERE to shop through Ebates!
2.  Get DOUBLE cash back 8% when you make a $50 purchase from Sephora using Ebates.
3.  Get the normal 3 free samples, free shipping, AND use code CLUTCH4U to get a Metallic flower clutch filled with 8 samples!

Some other Double Cash Back stores for November:
(I've paired them with FREE shipping codes where available!)

Macys 5% - free shipping with $99+ purchase with code VETSDAY exp 11/11
Kohls 4% - free shipping with $75+ purchase (no code) exp 11/9
North Face 8% - free shipping with $200+ purchase (no code) exp 11/30
Lancome 12% - free shipping with $50+ purchase (when you register on the site)
Old Navy 10% - free shipping with $100+ purchase (using Old Navy card)
Click HERE to shop through Ebates

Toys R Us & Hasbro Games

Here's a great deal on Hasbro Board Games at Toy R Us:
Spend $25 on Hasbro Board Games and get a $10 Toys R Us Gift Card

I won't have time to do this deal this week, but let me know if it works out for you!  Shannon at For the Mommas was able to get 7 games for net price $5.06!  Check out the details in her post HERE.

Thanks, Shannon!

*Don't forget the Hasbro coupons I mentioned HERE.

D&W 11/8 - 11/14

MATCH-UPS this week are the same as I posted HERE for Family Fare.

Also worth mentioning:

Spinach & Feta Focaccia $3.49  (soooo delish!)

California Romaine Hearts 3-pk $2.50

*D&W is NOT participating in the "Free Gas Money" promotion for 2 cents a gallon on fuel when purchasing Spartan Brand items.  They are doing the usual Fuel Rewards of 5 cents a gallon on fuel for every $50 you spend on groceries.

Home Made Simple coupon book

I've mentioned the Home Made Simple coupon book for P&G brand items in the past.  Get a copy mailed to you HERE.  It has some nice high value coupons that work well in "double coupon" situations or if you happen upon a clearance item!

Thanks, Erin!

FREE Magazine Subscription: Wine Spectator

I love wine, but if they make a "Wine for Dummies" book I surely need to buy it!  I decided to just start HERE with this FREE subscription to Wine Spectator magazine offered by Rewards Gold.

It is completely FREE (no credit card necessary.)  I've ordered half a dozen subscriptions from them in the past and they arrive in my mailbox quickly!

Thanks, Shannon!

Meijer 11/8 - 11/14

I usually only purchase 2 or 3 items from Meijer each week at rock-bottom prices by stacking the Mealbox coupons with manufacturer coupons for amazing savings.  Print your Meijer Mealbox coupons (MMB) HERE or HERE.

Using this strategy, I've purchased Ortega Black Beans for $0.08/can, Campbells Cream cooking soups FREE or $0.05/can, etc.  (Those are just examples of the kind of savings I look for at Meijer.)

Highlights:

Silk Soymilk $2.94 (everyday price)
Use $0.75 coupon I mentioned HERE
also Use $1/2 MMB coupon
Final price $1.69 ea wyb 2

Campbell's Gravy $0.50
Use $0.50/4 coupon from 10-11 SS
also Use $1/6 MMB coupon
Final Price $0.25 ea wyb 6

Mueller's Pasta $0.79 (select varieties)
Use $0.55/2 coupon from 10-4 SS
Final Price $0.52 ea wyb 2

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.69
Use $0.50 coupon from HERE
also Use $1/4 MMB coupon
Final Price $0.94 ea wyb 4

Family Fare 11/8 - 11/14

Read about the EXTRA Savings Event HERE!

"Free Gas Money" promotion:

Save 2 cents a gallon for each Spartan Brand item you buy!

Here are some of my favorites:

Spartan Butter quarters $1.69

Spartan Spring water 24 pk $2.99

Spartan Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks Family pack $0.99/lb

Spartan Medium cooked Shrimp $6.99

Spartan Frozen Vegetables $0.88

Spartan Whipped Topping $0.88

Spartan Fabric Softener Sheets $1.50

Spartan large eggs $0.98

Spartan Flour $1.49

*They also have great yogurt & bulk coffee!

Match-ups:

Note:  When I do matchups, I am simply providing coupon match-ups on the sale ad items.  Use your judgement on what is a good price for you and your family.

*Healthy Ones Lunchmeat $1.67

Use $0.55 coupon from 10-18 SS

Final Price $1.12

Progresso Soup $1.33

Use $1.10/3 coupon HERE

Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 3

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.67

Use $1/3 coupon from 10-4 SS

Final Price $1.34

*Dannon yogurt singles $0.40

Use $1/10 coupon from 10-25 SS

Final Price $0.30 ea wyb 10

International Delight creamer 16 oz $2.50

Use $0.55 coupon from 11-8 SS

Final Price $1.95

Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast $2.50

Use $0.50 coupon from 10-4 SS

Final Price $2.00

Nabisco Cheese Nips $1.50

Use $1/2 coupon from Nabisco home mailer

Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 2

General Mills Chex Cereal $1.67 ea (you must buy 3 to get this price)

Use $1/2 coupon from 10-25 SS or 11-8 SS

Final Price $0.67 wyb 3

Fiber One Bars $1.67

Use $0.40 coupon from 10-4 SS

Final Price $1.27

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.00

Use $1.50/2 coupon from 11-8 SS

Final Price $1.25 ea wyb 2

Rayovac Alkaline Batteries $2.99

Use $1/2 coupon from 11-8 SS

Final Price $2.49 ea wyb 2

*Mueller's Pasta $1.00 (select varieties)

Use $0.55/2 coupon from 10-4 SS

Final Price $0.73

Hamburger Helper $1.00
Use $0.75/3 coupon HERE
Final Price $0.75 ea wyb 3

Red Gold Tomatoes $1.25
Use $1/3 coupon HERE
Final Price $0.92 ea wyb 3

*Jay's Krunchers or Grande Tortilla Chips $2.50
Use $1 coupon from 9-13 SS
Final Price $1.50

Family Fare 11/8 - 11/14 EXTRA Savings Event

Woo hoo! Go Family Fare!  They are becoming our own little Kroger!  (You mean I don't have to drive 133 miles to Howell and back for $1 double coupons and Mega Events?!? Sweet!)  *Same deal available at D&W.

Buy 10 of the participating items below and Save $5 Instantly!

Limit 1 offer per transaction.

You must buy exactly 10 of theses items to get the $5 savings!

The prices listed are the price after savings.

**/*** You have 2 choices of mail-in rebates to make this sale a great deal!

Participating Items:

Oscar Meyer Sliced Bacon $1.99

Kraft Chunk Cheese 7-8oz $1.49

**Capri-Sun or Kool-Aid jammers 10 ct $1.38

Maxwell House Coffee 10.5 - 11.5 oz $1.99

Use $1 coupon HERE

Final Price $0.99

Oscar Meyer or Louis Rich hot dogs, balogna, or cotto salami $1.49

Kraft Cheese Natural Slices or Kraft Singles $1.99

Use $1/2 coupon HERE if you printed previously

Final Price $1.49 ea wyb 2

DiGiorno Pizza for One or California Pizza Kitchen for One $2.49

Use $1 coupon HERE

Final Price $1.49

Kraft Salad Dressing 24 oz $2.99

Crystal Light Drink Mix qts or on-the-go $1.99

Use $2/2 from Nov All You magazine

Final Price $0.99 ea wyb 2

Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Deluxe Mac & Cheese $1.19

*Look for $0.55 peelie coupons on product

**Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies $2.49

Use $1/2 coupon from Nabisco home mailer booklet

Final Price $1.99 ea wyb 2

**/***Nabisco Premium Saltines $2.19

Use $1 coupon from 11-8 SS (it says ANY Nabisco crackers)

Final Price $1.19

**/***Nabisco Ritz Crackers $2.69

Use $1 coupon from 11-8 SS

Final Price $1.69

***Planters Peanuts $2.49

***Planters Mixed Nuts or Whole Cashews $4.49

Rebates Available:

**Nabisco $20 Mail-In Rebate (from the Nabisco Home Mailer booklet)
Buy 10 Nabisco Cookies AND crackers
Buy 5 beverages (Capri Sun and Kool-Aid jammers)
Buy 5 Easy Mac Single Cups
NOTE:  With this rebate, you can have multiple receipts, so you could buy the participating cookies and crackers NOW and wait for the Easy Mac Single cups at a sale price later!

***Kraft $10 Keep the Jingle in Your holiday Mail-In Rebate
Buy ANY 10 Nabisco Crackers, Easy Cheese, or Planters Peanuts
Also available:  $1/2 coupon for crackers or easy cheese HERE

Savvy Scenario:
Buy 6 Nabisco Premium Saltines 2.19 ea
Buy 4 Nabisco Ritz Crackers $2.69 ea
Use (4) $1 coupons from 11-8 SS
Use (3) $1/2 coupons from HERE
OOP = $16.90
Submit $10 MIR
Final Price $6.90 ($0.69 ea!)

Don't miss the weekly match-ups I posted HERE.