Victoria's Secret coupons

Love the "Vicki's" coupons for FREEBIES!

Register HERE to become a member of Victoria's Secret Pink Nation and print a coupon for FREE Pink Panty and $10 off a bra.  Also get a limited edition t-shirt for $5 with any Pink purchase.

Get fitted for your "$10 off bra" and use THIS coupon for a FREE Beauty Rush lipgloss.

Arm & Hammer coupons

Arm & Hammer says "Change the clocks, change the box."  Pretty catchy!  (Great reminder for this Sunday!)

Arm & Hammer product coupons are available to print HERE (you will need to register)

$1/1 Premium vaccum bag or filter
$1/2 Laundry detergents or fabric softeners
$1/1 Whitening booster
$1/1 Cat litter deodorizer spray
$1/1 2-in-1 dryer cloths
$0.75 Clean Shower daily shower cleaner
$0.50/1 Carpet & fabric odor eliminator
$0.75/1 Scrub free bathroom cleaner
$0.50/2  2lb or 4lb Baking soda or Fridge Fresh
$1/1 Clumping Cat Litter
$1/1 Toothpaste

FYI: The 1lb boxes of Baking Soda are BOGO at Rite Aid this week if you need to change your box!  (Note:  the coupon above does not match up.)

Thanks rach!

Kelloggs Coupons

Have you registered for the Snackpicks.com newsletter HERE?

Sign up to print:

$1/2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies
$0.75/1 Cheez-it Baked Snack Crackers
$0.75/1 Keebler Sandwich Crackers
$1/2 Special K Bars
$1/2 Keebler Club Snack Stick Crackers
$1/2 Nutrigrain Bars
$0.55/1 Murray Sugar Free Cookies
$0.75/1 Keebler Grahams Cracker Sandwich Bites
$1/2 Keebler Club Crackers
$1/1 Kellogg's Cinnabon Bars
$0.75/1 Keebler Cheez-it Whole Grain Baked Snack Crackers

If you're out spending these coupons, look for specially marked packages (example above) for Kellogg's Instant Win Game.  You could win a Fun Bucks Card in the amount of $5, $10, $20, or $100 (if you're not a winner, there's no card in the box.) 

Participating products:

•Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Original bars: 8 ct

•Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Mini Fudge Stripes cookies: 12 ct/1.4 oz

•Keebler® Chips Deluxe® Mini Rainbow Chocolate Chip cookies: 12 ct/1.4 oz
•Sunshine® Cheez-It® Original snack crackers: 12 ct/1.25 oz
•Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Peanut Butter Filled cookies: 9.5 oz
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Bits Strawberry Slam®: 6 ct
•Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Deluxe Grahams cookies: 12.5 oz
•Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Fudge Sticks cookies: 8.5 oz
•Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Fudge Stripes™ cookies: 11.5 oz
•Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Grasshopper® cookies: 10 oz
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Bits Variety Pack®: 6 ct
•Variety Snack pack - Chips Deluxe®, Cheez-it®, Fudge Shoppe®: 12ct
•Variety Snack Pack - Bug Bites®, Rice Krispies Treats®, Scooby-Doo!™: 12 ct
•Keebler® Animals Cookies Assortment Pack: 12 ct
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Sour Bits Bitin' Berry Blast™: 6 ct
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Sour Bits Big Bitin' Apple: 6 ct
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Bits Crashers™ Tangy Rainbow Splash: 10 ct
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Bits Crashers™ Berry Melon Mania: 6 ct
•Kellogg's™ Yogos® Bits Cherry Crush: 6 ct carton

Eating Out

I don't eat out much, but there are lots of coupons floating around right now.

For those of you that love Denny's ;-)
BOGO Burger and Fries (when you purchase a burger, fries and 2 beverages)

Do you need some Taco Bell?
Halloween, Sat Oct 31 from 6pm to midnight (at participating locations)
FREE Black Jack Taco (doesn't appear to be an actual coupon)

Finally, Smokey Bones
$5 off ANY purchase (no minimum, excludes alcohol, one per table) until 11/2/09. Also, sign up for their email newsletter here and get $10 coupons and more.
Thanks, Hip2Save!

*Don't forget about T.G.I. Friday's I posted here!

Coffee Mate coupon

I HEART Coffee Mate!  Click here for a great $1/1 coupon redeemable on liquid or powder. 

It's on sale 3/$5 this week at Family Fare and D&W, so only $0.67 ea after coupon!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Kodak Gallery $15 Reminder

Don't forget to try again HERE if you didn't get the $15 free gift code I mentioned HERE and HERE.  Today's code will expire 11/5/09.

Good luck!

Yankee Candle coupon

MORE candle coupons!  Who doesn't love candles?!?

Go HERE for $15 off a $45 Yankee Candle purchase.
Coupon is valid instore and online until 11/8/09.

Thanks, Saving with Shellie!

"Glah-day" BOGO coupon

Wow, there have been a ton of Glade coupons & promotions out there lately!

Does your stash look like mine (or better)?  If not, go HERE to register for a BOGO free coupon for the 2oz Soy candle from The Fragrance Collection.  Click back or refresh to print 2 per computer!  They should pair nicely with an upcoming sale!  (Then, don't forget to submit for THIS $5 rebate!)

Kodak Gallery - FREE $15 code

If you got the $15 FREE coupon code I mentioned HERE... don't forget it expires tomorrow 10/28!

I was able to get 10 sets of these thank you cards with matching envelopes shipped for $1.53!  There are SOOO many items to choose from! If you have a cute pic there are lots of photo gifts, too!

SAVVY SHOPPING Class

So many of you have told me you (or your spouse) are interested in learning the how-to's of Savvy Shopping.  

I'm considering teaching a class in the month of November with info on cutting your grocery & household item bill and where to find deals for your holiday shopping!  Stay tuned for details on the when/where this class will take place.  

Feel free to leave your input in the comments section of this posting!

T.G.I. Friday's

Do you like T.G.I. Friday's?  If so, sign up HERE for the "Give Me More Stripes" card and get a FREE appetizer and temporary membership card via e-mail.  Check out the program perks including:  earning $8 FREE food for each $100 you spend, "double stripes" events, and additional coupons.  I got my actual membership card in the mail after a week.

Use the "free appetizer" coupon with the $5 gift card attached to the front of your 2010 Entertainment book for a cheap snack!

There are also free appetizer with beverage purchase and $5 sandwich or salad for lunch coupons HERE.

Toy coupons at Target

For all the details on the Target Toy Coupon Book I mentioned HERE, please visit the Krazy Coupon Lady HERE.

Thanks, KCL!

Tinker Bell Blue-ray + DVD Combo Coupon

Go HERE to print a $10 off coupon for Tinker Bell and The Lost Treasure Blue-ray combo pack! The movie will be released 10/27/09 and coupon expires 10/31/09.

At Target, the price for Blue-ray + DVD combo pack is $24.99.  It's $21.99 at Toys R Us.

At Kmart, save $10 instantly (in addition to the $10 coupon) when you purchase the Blue-ray + DVD combo and the 12" Tinker Bell doll.  Note:  The 15" doll is $15.99 on kmart.com, so possibly you could get the Blue-ray and 12" doll for roughly $18ish after using the $10 coupon and $10 instant savings?  Also, the $10 instant savings is available when you purchase the Blue-ray + DVD combo and the Nintendo DS Tinker Bell game.

Holiday Return Address Labels

Shannon at For the Mommas has posted the absolute cutest FREE holiday return address labels (pay only $3 shipping.)  Please go HERE to read her post for details on exactly how to do it.   

There are lots of styles to choose from and even to/from stickers for your holiday packages.  Just be sure to choose the styles marked FREE!

Thanks, Shannon!

Hasbro Game coupons & Target

Good news!  The Hasbro game coupons have reset HERE.

Get $5 coupons for:
Game of Things
Guesstures
Cranium
Clue:  Spies & Secrets
Pictureka Flipper
Connect 4x4

*They don't expire until 1/31/2010 so print now and save them for a sale!

Note: each coupon prints on a seperate sheet of paper. Print 2 per computer.

Thanks, Saving With Shellie!

Update:  Target has a toy coupon book with store coupons you can stack with these manufacturer coupons for even more savings!!  Look for it in stores!  It also has a $10 Leap frog coupon you can combine with the IPs that are available HERE.

Thanks, Shannon! 

new Rite Aid coupons

I'm a creature of habit... every morning I browse through the printable coupons on coupons.com to see what's new.  I was just browsing through HERE and there FAB Rite Aid coupons!

Using zip code 90210, I found a $3/$15 coupon.
Using zip code 49321, I found a $5/$25 coupon.
Reportedly there is a $4/$20 which you could find by trying different zip codes, but in my opinion, you are better off using the Video Values $5/$20 anyway!

Print them now, but they are all valid today through 11/3/09, so save yourself some ink and only print the ones that will work best for your savvy scenarios!

Don't forget the $5/25 coupon is available through 12/19/09.

Toys R Us 10/25 - 10/31

Use THIS coupon to get 15% off all LEGO construction sets PLUS get a Free collectible LEGO Brick with any Lego purchase. In addition, earn double rewards with your rewards card this week.  Sign up HERE if you don't have one.

Family Fare 10/25 - 10/31

Highlights for this week:

Dannon Yogurt qt $2/4
Use $1 coupon from 10-4-09 SS
Final Price $1.00 ea

Coffeemate Creamer 16 oz 3/$5
Use $1/2 from Nestle Home mailer
or Use $1 coupon by participating HERE
Final Price $0.67 to $1.17 ea

Nestle Cookie Dough $2/5
Use $1 coupon from 10-11-09 SS
Final Price $1.50 ea

Freshlike Frozen Vegetables 3/$4
Use $1/3 IP coupon from coupons.com
Final Price $1 ea wyb 3

Spartan Frozen Vegetables $0.88 ea

Cole's Garlic Bread 2/$4
Use $1/2 coupon from Family Fare flier
Final Price $1.50 ea wyb 2

Kashi Cereal $2.99
Use $3 or $1.50 coupon from home mailer
Or use $1 peelie from previously purchased boxes
Or use $1.50 IP you may have printed HERE
Final Price FREE to $2.00

McCormick Spices 25% off
Use $1 IP from coupons.com
Final Price varies

10/$10 Produce Sale includes:
California broccoli
Premium yellow onions
Spartan Whole White Mushrooms (use $0.55 IP from Turn to Spartan, Final Price $0.45)
Spartan Baby Cut Carrots
California Celery
Roma tomatoes
Del Monte Fruit Naturals (use $1/3 coupon HERE, Final Price $0.67 ea wyb 3)

Meijer 10/25 - 10/31

My Meijer trip on 10/27 - OOP $5.10

Saved $17.07 (77% savings)

Used 9 coupons

1 FREE item (spaghetti - used catalina earned on previous trip)

Used 3 store catalinas earned on previous trip (*why it's important to do the MM deals)

Highlights for this week:

Print your Meijer Mealbox coupons HERE or HERE


Juicy Juice 46 oz. $2.52
Use (2) $1/2 from Nestle home mailer
Also use $1/4 MB (Meijer Meal Box) coupon
Final Price $1.77 ea wyb 4

Healthy Choice Complete meals or Cafe Steamers $2.49
Use $1/2 coupon from 10-18-09 SS
Also use $1/3 MB coupon - Limit one per transaction
Final Price $1.82 ea wyb 3

Breyers Ice Cream 1.5 qt $2.99
Use $0.75/1 coupon from
Also use $1/2 MB coupon
Final Price $1.75 ea wyb 2

Marzetti Caramel Apple Dip $2.50
Use $0.75 coupon from Oct Ladie's Home Journal
Final Price $1.75

Apples $0.97 lb.

Snuggle Fabric Softener liquid or sheets $3.49
Use $3 coupon from 10-4-09 RP
Final Price $0.49

Dial Body Wash $3.49
Use $1 IP coupon I posted HERE
Final Price $2.49

Rite Aid 10/25 - 10/31

Update:  FYI I did not highlight the Crest/Scope deal this week because I noticed in the November SCR booklet that the same Crest toothpaste will be FAR (and potential MM with a likely PG coupon) 11/15 - 11/21.  I choose to wait for FREE toothpaste, but if you need it (and mouthwash) now, the $0.99ea this week is still a decent deal!

Don't forget about the CHEAP Halloween Candy Deal I posted HERE.  (My Rite Aid(s) were sold out on Sunday... how did you fare?)

SCR Highlights:

Vaseline Intensive Care Sheer Infusion Body Lotion 6.8oz $4.99

Use $1/1 coupon from 10-18-09 RP

Submit for $4 SCR #7

Final Price FREE!

GE Soft White Longlife Light Bulbs 2 Pack $2/2

Submit for $2/2 SCR #11

Final Price FREE!

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers $9.99

Use $1 coupon from 10-25-09 SS

or use $1.50 coupon from coupons.com

Submit for $3 SCR #3

Final Price $5.49 to $5.99 ($0.18 cents per diaper *fyi: my best deal ever was $0.08 per diaper, so I will let you know when I find a better deal)

Duracell Coppertop Batteries 40% off

Use $1 coupon from 9-27-09 PG

Submit for $5 SCR #45 when you spend $15 on Duracell

Final Price varies

*There have been a lot of battery deals lately, but consider stocking up this week and include a package with an electronic toy you plan to donate to charity this holiday season!

   Savvy Scenario:

    4-pack Coppertop AA or AAA $5.29

    Buy 5 packs batteries $3.17 ea

    Use (5) $1 coupons

    OOP $10.85 + tax

    Get $5 back from SCR

    Final Price $1.17 ea wyb 5

    **combine with addtional $5 merchandise to use $5/$20 Video Values or with $10 addtional merchandise to use $5/$25 coupon

David Babali Shampoo/Conditioner/Stylers $9.99 BOGO

Use $5/2 coupon from Rite Aid e-mail *if you're not receiving these emails sign up here

Submit for $2 SCR # 142

Final Price $1.50 ea wyb 2

Other Matchups:

Halls Refresh BOGO w/in-ad MQ

Use $0.75 coupon from 9-27-09 SS

Final Price $0.87 ea wyb 2

Renpure Shampoo/Conditioner $6.99 BOGO

Use (2) $2 coupons from Rite Aid Video Values (**if you printed them last month)

Final Price $1.50 ea wyb 2 

* Also, check for hang tag MIR forms!

Covergirl Face & Eye Cosmetics BOGO 50% off

Use (2) $1 coupons from 9-27-09 PG or 10-11-09 PG

Also Use (2) $1 coupons from Rite Aid Video Values or $2 in-ad coupon for Outlast Lip

Final Price varies

Dial Bath Soap 3-pk $2.89 BOGO

Use (2) $0.35 coupons from 10-4-09 SS

Final Price $1.10 ea wyb 2

ROC Skin Care Products starting @ $7.99

Use $3 in-ad RA coupon

Also use $3 coupon here

Final Price $1.99 and up

Dr Scholl's Footcare BOGO 50% off

Use (2) $2 coupons here

Also use (2) $2 coupons from Rite Aid Video values (*if you printed last month)

Final Price varies

Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic or Ultra Freshmatic iMotion 50% off

Use $4 coupon from 10-11-09 SS

Final Price $2.50 to $3.50

Savvy Scenario:

Buy 1 Vaseline Sheer Lotion $4.99

Buy 2 GE Light bulb 2-packs $2.00

Buy 5 Duracell Batteries $3.17

Buy 2 Renpure Organics $6.99

Total $29.83

Use $1 Vaseline MQ

Use (5) $1 Duracell MQ

Use (2) $2 Renpure RAVV coupons

Use $5/$25 coupon

OOP $14.83 + tax

Submit SCRs, get back $11

Submit Renpure MIR form $3

Final Price $1.72ish (mostly tax!)

*Stock up on what YOU need this week.  Create your own savvy scenario and possibly come up with an even lower OOP!  Feel free to share :-)

Walgreens 10/25 - 10/31

My Favorites this week:

ConAir Infiniti Cord-keeper Dryer $17.99
Use the $5 coupon from here
Final price $12.99

Quaker Quick Oats $3.19 BOGO with in-ad coupon
Buy 4 quick oats
Use (2) $1.25/2 coupons from 8-30-09 RP
Use in-ad BOGO coupon
OOP $3.88
Get $5 RR wyb $10
Final Price FREE plus MM!

I'll probably be focusing on using up my MQs on the following Monthly Register Rewards:

Chapstick Fresh Effects $2.99
Get $3 RR
Final cost FREE

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion 6.8oz $6.99
Use $1 coupon from 10-18-09 RP
Get $7 RR
Final cost FREE plus $1 MM

Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System $8.99
Use $4 coupon from 9-27-09 PG
Get $6 RR
Final cost FREE plus $1 MM

Emergen-C Booster $3.49
Get $3.50 RR
Final cost FREE

Robitussin DM To Go 2 pk $2.49
Get $2.50 RR
Final cost FREE

**To see the full list of deals this week, please visit My Frugal Adventures! 

Rite Aid Single Check Rebates

Don't forget today was the last day of October SCRs.  Enter your receipts by 11/23 and request your check!  November SCRs run 10/25 to 11/28 and are posted HERE.

Here is your motivation to get your feet wet on the program if you haven't tried it yet:

Products I got FREE in October (national brand items)
 - tooth whitening strips
 - toothpaste, mouth wash, dental floss
 - razors, refill cartridges, shaving cream
 - air freshening kits
 - toilet paper
 - gum, chocolate bars, bottled water
 - vitamins, supplements, energy bars
 - baby wash, lotion, powder
 - shampoo, conditioner, stylers
 - batteries
 - light bulbs
 - cough medicine, cough drops, nasal sprays, allergy relief

I know sometimes it's hard to imagine FREE.  Completely FREE.  I'm not exaggerating.  Even after tax, I came out ahead by combining sales, coupons, and rebates.  Just try one transaction.  If rebates are not for you, then try another store like Walgreens or CVS.  To each his own... and to each his own money to keep in his own pocket!!

Energizer Rebate

We have until 11/14 to use our $0.75 Energizer Battery coupons from 10-4-09 SS.  I'd love to use them and submit THIS rebate for a "Keep Going" Journal.  Energizer will donate $1 to Susan G Komen for the Cure for each journal shipped.

Purchase any combination of three (3) of the following products:

Energizer® MAX®,*

* Eligible pack sizes include AA/AAA-8, C/D-4, 9V-2 or larger.

Energizer® Ultimate Lithium,**
Energizer® Advanced Lithium** or

Energizer® Rechargeable®** batteries

** Eligible pack sizes include AA/AAA-4 or larger.
 
Feel free to alert me to any Energizer Battery sales you see in the coming weeks!

Update:  $1 IP coupon HERE

Discount Tire Rebates

Please prepare yourself because I am about to use the "S" word:

I need new tires.  Desperately.  I have been procrastinating (which is so unsafe, I know!) and telling myself I will get them before it SNOWS.  I am not ready for SNOW.  Yes, I realize I live in Michigan.  Anyway, I have always shopped at Discount Tire.  Maybe because my parents always did?  Or because they do quick/free rotations? 

Here are some rebate forms valid until 10/31/09.

•$70 Mail-In Rebate on select sets of Bridgestone tires

•Up to $50 Mail-In Rebate on select sets of Goodyear tires

•Up to $75 Mail-In Rebate on select sets of Cooper tires
 
I have had the same brand/model of tires on my last two vehicles.  I decided on them by reading the reviews here.

Family Fare and D&W coupons

Both Family Fare and D&W have published these frozen food coupon fliers.  They have 28 coupons that expire 10/31.  *Note:  while they say "Spartan Coupon," they are manufacturers coupons (the bar codes start with 5) and cannot be stacked with manufacturer coupons.

I found the D&W coupons near the entrance to the store and the Family Fare coupons in the frozen food section. 

My favorites:

$1/2 Spartan Frozen Fruit

$1/1 Klondike Bars or Sandwiches

$1/2 New York Garlic Toast or Sticks

$1/2 Spartan Premium Frozen Vegetables

$1/1 Breyer' Ice Cream (BOGO until 10/24)

and many more!

If you're feeling lucky, you can submit the sweepstakes form on the back to win free groceries for a year.

Stocking Stuffers

I am SO in holiday shopping mode right now!  I scored 3 stocking stuffers for under $9 (shipped!) at the SplendidLife store.  (This link is to Gifts $10 & under, but they have much more.)  I ordered this green tea and the cutest little tea travel tins.  Use code AFOCT for 25% off and free shipping!  The code is good until 11/1/09.

While you're there, request a free Splenda sample of your choice HERE.

Coupon Insert Preview 10/25

As always, For the Mommas has the best (and closest to what we get here in West Michigan) coupon insert preview for this coming Sunday HERE.

*Just remember this should be used as a guide only as actual coupons and values will vary slightly.

Thanks, Shannon!

Rebate for even cheaper TP

Remember I posted HERE about a cheap Quilted Northern toilet paper deal at Rite Aid this week...

Well, a reader emailed to remind me I need to submit for Real Simple's "Holiday Savings $5 Rebate Offer" HERE.

Purchase $15 of the following qualifying items:
Eucerin
Fruit2Day
Head & Shoulders
Honey-baked Ham
International Delight
Jergen's
M & M's Premium
Nestle Toll House
Quilted Northern
Truvia
Uncle Ben's
General Foods International

Limit one per household.
*Limited time offer. While supplies last.

Thanks, Rach!

Alternate Deal Scenario:
Buy 3 Quilted Northern Double Roll, 12 ct $6.49
Buy 1 ZonePerfect Bar $1 *or any cheap filler of $0.55 or more
Total = $20.47
Use (3) $1 Quilted Northern coupons from 10-11-09 RP
or Use (3) $1 from here
Also use (3) $2 Quilted Northern coupons from Rite Aid Video Values  
Use $0.55 ZonePerfect coupon from 9-13-09 SS
Use $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values
OOP $5.92 + tax
Then submit for $5 rebate
Final Price $1.28ish

*Note:  If you are the kind of person that can't be bothered with rebates,  $5.92 + tax is still 17 cents per double roll!  I've been told the stock-up-price standard for double rolls is 42 cents... my mission for cheap TP has come to an end!

Target 10/18 Highlights

Thanks to Wendi for this Target Deal Scenario:

Gillette Fusion Razors $7.49 ea - $5 Target Gift Card wyb 2
Use (2) $4 coupons from 9-27-09 PG
OOP $6.98
Get back a $5 gift card
Final Price $0.99 ea wyb 2

Also pick up some Neosporin Lip Treatment $3.34 ($0.34 after coupon) if you had previously printed this $3/1 coupon.

My Big EXCITING News!

I'll do my very best to make a long story short...

Six months ago, I was invited to a "coupon class."  Unfortunately, I didn't make it a priority to go.  I thought coupons were trivial.  I thought they were for items I never use and couldn't understand how they would even come close to making a dent in my weekly budget.  I was SOOOO wrong (and I would like to explain just how wrong... in another post.) 

Anyway, I eventually caught on to this whole "couponing" thing and discovered my brain totally gets it and my personality totally digs it.  Let me tell you, I like nice things (unfortunately another "personality thing") and coupons afford me my nice things FREE or really super cheap!

So... fast-forward to now.  Shannon at For the Mommas is awesome and she suggested I apply to be a Savings.com DealPro.  This is a DealPro:

A DealPro is someone who is passionate about finding deals and coupons. Their money-saving advice is sought after by their friends and family. A DealPro thrives off sharing their saving savvy with with others. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re who we’re looking for.

I knew I was/am pretty good at Savvy Shopping, but was I good enough to be considered for one of 30 DealPro spots?  The answer is "YES!"  So, on November 5, I will be attending Savings.com's Save Up Event in San Francisco.  I will learn to be better at bringing you the best deals!
 

So... STAY TUNED.  You should see some improvements in the blog and the deals when I return!  WOO HOO :-)

$15 FREE at Kodak.com

Reminder:  If you were able to get the $15 off code, it expires on 10/28/09, so don't forget to use it!

Here's a deal I just got in my inbox:

Go HERE to register for free gift of $15 (in the form of a coupon code) towards a purchase on Kodak.com.  When they run out of the $15 codes, they will give out 40% off codes.

Are you thinking Christmas gifts for moms/dads or grandmas/grandpas?  I just checked out their store to see what I wanted to spend my $15 on and there is SO much to choose from:  prints, holiday photo cards, mugs, calendars, photo books, etc!  Awesome!

UPDATE:  If you missed out on the $15 OFF coupon code, more will become available in phases.
An additional 100,000 codes will be available on 10/28 and another 100,000 codes on 11/6.  Try again! 

Cheap Halloween Candy at Rite Aid 10/25

10/25 UPDATE:  So, I went to 2 different Rite Aids today and they were completely sold out of all Nestle candy.  Bummer.  Guess that's what I get for waiting for a deal :-)


10/22 UPDATE:  You should now be able to print 2 more (new coupons) of each of these at coupons.com

Print these two coupons (do it soon!) to use at Rite Aid the week of 10/25-10/31
$2/1 Nestle Bag Candy
$2/1 Wonka Bag Candy 
Thanks, Shannon!

Updated Savvy Scenario:
Buy 5 Nestle Crunch (or other Nestle Bag included in sale) 2/$4.88
Buy 2 Wonka Mix-up Bag $4.99 ea
Total $22.18
Use (5) $2/1 Nestle Bag coupons from above
Use (2) $2/1 Wonka Bag coupon from above
Use $5/$20 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values
Final price $3.18 

Alternate coupon:  $1/1 Nestle Bag coupon

Dial Body Wash

Use the $1/1 coupon here for Dial body wash.  I've picked up the Cranberry & Antioxidant Pearls travel size at Walgreens for $1.00 (FREE after coupon) and it smells great.  The coupon is also available here.

Edible Arrangements

I know some of you have ordered from Edible Arrangements in the past, so thought you made be interested in this freebie. 

Become a Fan of Edible arrangments on Facebook HERE and register for a coupon for a free 6-box of chocolate-dipped fruit.  The coupon will be delivered via e-mail within 1-2 days.  No purchase is necessary but you will pay delivery.  Only 100,000 available, so hurry!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Turn to Spartan

Register at Turn to Spartan for coupons on Spartan private-label (Spartan brand) items.  I have to admit I'm a huge coffee snob, but the Spartan private-label bulk coffee is SOO good! Note:  Coupons usually "one per household" and your name will print on the coupon.

In addition to the other online coupon printing sites, you can print coupons directly from Family Fare's website here.

For Your Kiddos

Various deals for the kiddos:

Toys R Us
Check out this post at Krazy Coupon Lady for the scoop on CHEAP Fisher Price TRIO toys. 

Walgreens:
$2/1 Pullups coupon from here
Thanks, Shannon!

Children's Place:
Children’s Place website clearance items
Use coupon code HA99 for 15% off your order
or use coupon code PDA99 to save $20/$80 purchase
Thanks, Saving With Shellie!

Also in the Target ad this week:
Playskool Sit & Spin $20
 Use $10/1 coupon from here
Final Price $10
*The ad states other Playskool items on sale, let me know if you stop in and find any match-ups and I will update.

Meijer 10/18 Highlights

I usually only purchase about 5 items from Meijer each week at rock-bottom prices by stacking the Mealbox coupons from here or *here with manufacturer coupons for amazing savings.

Using this strategy over the last few weeks, I've gotten Ortega Black Beans for $0.08/can, Campbells Cream cooking soups FREE or $0.05/can, etc.

Highlights for this week: 


Classico Pasta Sauce 2/$4.00
Use $1/2 coupon from here (requires registration)
Also use $1/2 Meijer MB coupon
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 2

Jello $0.50 ea
Use $0.50/2 coupon from here (IE link)
Also use $1/5 Meijer MB coupon
Final Price $0.05 ea wyb 5

Hunts Tomatoes $0.79 ea
Use $0.45/3 coupon from 10-4-09 SS
Final Price $0.64 ea. wyb 3 (I will probably only buy what I need for now and wait to see if a mealbox coupon becomes available to stack with the MQ since it doesn't expire until 11-30-09.)

Sure Antiperspirant or Sure for Men $1.84
Use $1.25/1 coupon from 10-18-09 SS
Final Price $0.59

*This is Hot Coupon World's Meijer Mealbox Coupon Generator.  It works great if you need to print multiple copies.  Thanks, HCW!

Family Fare 10/18 Highlights

Here are my favorite deals at Family Fare this week:

Kraft Shredded Cheese 3/$5.00
Use $1/2 coupon from here (print 2 per computer: use "back" or "refresh")
Final Price $1.17 ea wyb 4


Dannon Yogurt singles 20/$10.00 ($0.50 ea)
Use $1/10 coupon from 9-29-09 SS
Final price $0.40 ea wyb 10


Breyer's Ice Cream 1.5 qt  $4.99, BOGO
Use (2) $0.75/1 from 10-18-09 RP
Final Price $1.75 ea wyb 2


Skinny Cow Novelty Ice Cream $3.99
Use $1/1 coupon from here
Final price $2.99

Campbells Select Harvest Soups $2.49, BOGO
Use $1/4 coupon from 9-13-09 SS
Final Price $1.00 ea wyb 4
or use $0.40/2 coupon from 10-4-09 SS
Final Price $1.05 ea wyb 2
*Note:  A couple weeks ago I found these on a clearance end-cap at the Cedar Springs Meijer and got about 18 cans for only 12 cents each!  Take an extra minute to check the clearance sections... and maybe even grab a couple items to donate to a food-drive!

Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener (32oz) $3.49
Use $3/1 coupon from 10-4-09 RP
Final price $0.49
*I also grabbed a bottle of Snuggle at the Sparta Family Fare last week on clearance for $2.50, so FREE after coupon!


Spartan Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks (Family pack) $0.99 lb.

Jennie-O Turkey Ground Turkey, Brats, or Italian Sausage (excludes extra lean) $3.49
Use $1/1 coupon from 9-13-09 SS
Final price $2.49

Spartan Whole White Mushrooms $2.00
Use $0.55 coupon from Turn to Spartan
Final price $1.45 

3-Day Sale (Thurs - Sat):

Spartan Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breasts or Breast Tenders (frozen) $1.79/lb

(reg $11.99 per bag, now about $5.40 per bag)

Donating Rocks!

So, the coolest thing about savvy shopping is getting a ton of stuff for next to nothing and... giving it away!  There are 11 Special Olympics kids living nearby and I'm putting these items in their trick-or-treat bags! 

Here's $205 worth of products that I got for about $8.50. I spent $6.70 of that on the nail polish (retail $23.66,) but I wanted something girlie for the girls!
*special thanks to D&SW for contributing the toothbrushes and toothpaste!*

The final product :-)
I found awesome gift bags on clearance at Target for $0.48 ea!

Sally Beauty $5/$25 Coupon

Most of my family is addicted to Proclaim cocoa butter lotion for the super-dry winter months here in Michigan.  I buy it at Sally Beauty Supply and there's a great coupon here for stocking up on your favorite items.

Walgreens 10/18 Highlights

Here are the deals I plan on doing this week:

$1 RR wyb 2 Glade products 2/$5

Candle 4oz, The Fragrance Collection Candle 2oz, Candle Tin, or 3-pk Scented Gel Refills

  Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Glade Fragrance Collection 2oz candles
Use (2) $1/1 coupon from 10-4-09 SS
OOP $3 + tax
Get back $1 RR

In another transaction,
Buy 1 Candle Tin
Buy 1 3-pk Scented Gel Refills
Use (1) $3/2 coupon from here (*Alternately, use the $1.50 coupon inside your tin and the "free refill with purchase of tin" coupon IP you may have gotten from redplum a while back.  OOP $1 and get back $1 RR)
OOP $2 + tax
Get back $1 RR

Submit both receipts for a $5 SC Johnson Rebate
(*remember you can submit this rebate 3 times per household)
Final Price $2 MM!

$8 RR wyb 3 Triaminic $4.99 ea
Buy 3 Triaminic
Use 3 $1.50/1 coupons from 10-18-09 SS or here (print 2 per computer)
Also use $2/1 Walgreens coupon from the Health Savings booklet located by the weekly circular (cashier can scan it and it will subtract $2 for each one)
OOP $4.47
Get back $8 RR
Final cost FREE! plus $3.50 MM!

Ricola 2/$3 with in-ad coupon
Use BOGO coupon from 10-11-09 SS
Also use $0.50/1 Walgreens coupon from the Healthy Savings booklet located by the weekly circular (cashier can scan it and it will subtract $0.50 for each one)
Final cost $0.50 for 2

For a complete list of the week's deals as well as the monthly register rewards, visit My Frugal Adventures .

Walgreens 10/18 - 10/24 & Quilted Northern

If you prefer Wags or need to use up some RRs...

Check out this post at My Frugal Adventures for another option on Quilted Northern.  Use MQs from last Sunday and a $5 rebate when you spend $15 is available.

Thanks, Shannon!

Rite Aid Highlights 10/18 - 10/24

Check out the FREE AFTER REBATE items and money-making scenario I posted about HERE.

Other great HIGHLIGHTS:

**I got my Rite Aid Fall into Savings $20 gift certificate in the mail this week and I plan on stocking up on the following items with NO OOP!!** Thanks Rite Aid!  Hopefully you've gotten your gift certificates, too!

BOGO - Purex 3-in-1 Detergent $8.99
Buy (2) 20 Load Purex-3-in-1
Use (2) $1 coupons from 10-04-09 SS
Also use (2) $2 coupons from Rite Aid Video Values
Final Price $1.49 each

BOGO - All GE Light Bulbs $5.29
Buy (2) GE Reveal Bulbs 4-Pack
Use (2) $1.00 coupons from 10-04-09 SS
Also use (2) $0.40 coupons from Rite Aid Video Values
Final Price $1.25 each

BOGO - Neutrogena Lip & Eye Color
Buy (2) Neutrogena Lip or Eye cosmetics
Use (2) $2 coupons from here
OR Use (2) $3 coupons from here
Final Price ? depends on items purchased
(I got 2 mascaras originally priced at $7.29 for $0.65 each)

Quilted Northern Double Roll, 12 ct $6.49
Use $1 coupon from 10-11-09 RP
or Use $1 from here
Also use $2 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values
Final Price $3.49 -- only 29 cents per roll!  HOT price!!

Gillette Fusion Power or Manual Razor $9.99
Get Gillette Men's Shampoo or Stylers FREE
Use $4 razor coupon from 9-27-09 PG
Use $1 shampoo/styler coupon from 9-27-09 PG
Final Price $4.99 for Both! 
(Still a great price & a way to use up your Gillette Fusion coupons if you haven't been able to get them at Walgreens! Create a deal scenario that works for you using a $5/$25 coupon to reduce your OOP!)

ZonePerfect Single Bars $5/5
Use $0.55 coupon from 9-13-09 SS (Limit One Coupon Per Transaction)
Final Price $0.45

*Prices may vary slightly by store.

**Using the coupons above with a $5/$25 coupon and my $20 gift certificate, I was able to get 3 Quilted Northern 12 ct, 2 Purex 3-in-1 detergent, 2 GE light bulb 4pks, 2 Neutrogena mascaras, 1 Gillette Fusion razor, 1 Gillette shampoo, and 1 Goody ouchless hairbands that were on clearance, for a total of $6.11 OOP including tax.  Then, I will submit for THIS $5 rebate.  Final Price for all these items $1.11.**

Rite Aid and P&G Promo

A triple-crown money maker!

Deal Scenario:
Buy 1 Olay Regenerist EYE anti-aging roller $21.99
Buy 1 Pantene Shampoo $3.50
Buy 2 Herbal Essence (1 shampoo or conditioner and 1 styler) 2/$5
Total = $30.49 + tax

Use $1 Olay coupon from 10-11-09 PG
Use $1 Pantene coupon from Rite Aid Video Values
Use $1 Herbal Essence coupon from 9-13-09 RP
Use BOGO Herbal Essence coupon from 10-11-09 PG
Use $5 off/$20 Purchase Rite Aid Video Values
OOP =  $21.52

Then submit for $10.00 Rite Aid SCR #77, valid until 10/17/09
Then submit $20 Olay/Pantene mail-in rebate.  Use original receipt.
Then submit P&G FREE pink cookware set.  I've read that copies of the receipt will be accepted.

Final Price $8.48 money maker + free cookware set!!

*Even without the Rite Aid SCR, submit the Olay/Pantene rebate and cookware rebate for a total cost of $1.52!

FREE Reusable Bag

I'm a HUGE fan of reusable bags!

Not surprisingly, I've gotten all of mine for FREE!

Add this freebie to your reusable bag collection HERE!

Thanks, Hip to Save!

Buffalo Wild Wings coupon

In honor of my first follower, here is a coupon just for you! :-)

Buffalo Wild Wings coupon: save $5 on any $25 purchase!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

The Lingo

Here's a quick run down of the abbreviations and lingo you'll see here:

BOGO - buy one, get one
DND - do not double (coupon)

ETS - excludes trial size
FAR - free after rebate
IP - internet printable coupon
MIR - mail in rebate
MQ - manufacturer coupon
MM - money maker
OOP - out of pocket
RAVV - Rite Aid Video Values
RR - Register Rewards (Walgreens)
SCR - Single Check Rebates (Rite Aid)
WAGS - Walgreens
WYB - when you buy
YMMV - your mileage may vary (the deal may be different for you depending on your particular store or scenario)

Coupon Inserts:
PG - P & G
SS - Smart Source 
RP - Red Plum

Rite Aid FAR!! 10/18 - 10/24

It's another week of FREE AFTER REBATES! (FAR)
Here are my favorite deals because they are items with coupons (making them money-makers after rebates.)  This list is not all-inclusive.


Blink Tears $7.99
Use $3 Blink Tears Or Blink GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops, Any, 8-02-09 RP
Submit for SCR #23
Final Price FREE! plus $3 MM

Children's Chestal Honey Cough Syrup 8.45 oz $7.99
Use $1 Children’s Oscillococcinum® or Children's Coldcalm or Children's Chestal
Submit for SCR #24
Final Price FREE! plus $1 MM

EOS Lip Balm $1.99
Submit for SCR #30
Final Price FREE!

Zantac 150 or 24 ct, or Cool 24 ct, or 75 30 ct $8.99
Use $5 Zantac, any
Submit for SCR #2
Final Price FREE! plus $5 MM

DEAL SCENARIO:
Buy these 4 FAR items
Total = $26.96 + tax
Use Blink Tears, Chestal, and Zantac coupons
Also use $5/$25 Rite Aid Purchase coupon
Pay $14.58
Get back $26.96 in SCR rebates
Profit $12.38

Coupon Insert Preview 10/18

Visit Shannon at For the Mommas for a preview of the coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper.

I find that her list is the closest to what we actually receive here in Michigan. (*actual coupons and values will still vary slightly, but use this as a guide*)

While you're there check out the rest of her site For the Mommas.  She is so good at what she does!  Her posts are helpful and entertaining! 

Thanks, Shannon!

Let's Do This!

I LOVE being frugal.  It's a fantastic, entertaining game for me.  Now I'm sharing my secrets!  This blog will bring you all my savvy scenarios (and money makers!) as well as the best deals from the web. 

There are so many great bloggers from all over the country, but sometimes I feel like West Michigan is such an anomaly.  Our grocery stores' coupon acceptance and our shorter drug store ads are different from the rest of the country and even the east side of the state.  I'd like to make your life easier by bringing you deals for the stores in our area.  Plan on a super-savvy ride!