Coupon Preview - just for you

It's the first Sunday of the month, which means there's an additional P&G coupon insert. YEA!

Are you wondering if you should buy additional papers? Check the Sunday coupon preview below to see what's included. A wonderful way that I am saving more time with my binder is by using this preview resource. I clip the coupons that I KNOW I will use, but leave the rest of the inserts in the accordion section of my binder. Then I check back here when I compare my weekly store fliers. It saves a LOT of time.

Click below to see what you may need to buy.


And then head on over to my new home for more details, since you may be missing out on a weeks worth of posts. :)

New Coupons have loaded

It's October 1st (WOW), and that means that new coupons have loaded on my sidebar. Please click on over if you're in a reader and see what's being offered.
I always think ahead about my stores' sales cycles and what I need replenished in my stockpile of food.

I'm excited about some frozen vegetables, cereal, and many more.
And yes, even the $1.00 of two Pillsbury biscuits helps me with my "one hour experiment" meals. Biscuits are often on sale for "Buy One Get One Free," which makes these free or nearly free for ALL of you - even if you don't have double coupon stores.

Free Copycat recipe e-book

I am really impressed with this free ebook that I just downloaded. Pictures, great easy "how to" instructions make this a fabulous freebies to recommend.
It includes some of my favorite recipes, including everything from a Wendy's Frosty, Cinnabon Cinnamon rolls to many of Applebee's best.


Click below to sign up, and enjoy.

Are coupons worth it?

A common question I receive from readers and friends is, "Are coupons really worth the hassle?"

Guess what, 92% of the time...they are not!
Yes, you heard it from the grocery guru's mouth.
92% of the time, the store is going to make money on you whether you cut a coupon or not.
Your miscellaneous coupons will not skyrocket you to grocery guru status.
But understanding that 92% of all items are priced to make money, while the other 8% of the store items are yours for the picking, will make a phenomenal difference in the way you view shopping.

You see, on any given week, 8% of the store has certain items that are "loss leader" products.
In layman's terms, these are the rock bottom prices.
The store needs to move those products out of the store because the manufacturers have new shipments that are coming to town.
I've talked about how sales are cyclical, typically every 10-12 weeks, and at the end of the cycle, stores have a choice -recoup a fraction of their money or lose out completely.
Obviously, they won't to recoup any amount they can, so they slash those items big time.
It's that 8% of the store that I focus on.
If you understand how to stock up on that 1/12 of the store where the prices are slashed, the grocery guru title will be yours for the taking.
I'm at the point now where I shop my own "store", excluding produce, and only replenish at the rock bottom prices. If you are just beginning a stockpile, you can be there as well in just three short months.
Continually I share that just because you might have a coupon, doesn't necessarily make it a good deal. In fact, there were plenty of coupons that I didn't use this week even though they would have been tripled.
I typically let about 50% of my coupons expire. I wait until the product hits their "loss leader" rock bottom price and then I stack on the double (or triple) coupons.

I know many of you have shared that you don't have double coupons in your area. Understanding the "loss leader" cycle at your grocery store, mixed with your single coupons, will still net you an incredible savings.
For those of you with triples this week, take advantage of them, there's no reason you can't become a grocery guru.

(I'm cracking myself up as I reread this. I sound all mathematically minded and I SO am not. :) But, it is interesting...More details on how this works in my "Grocery Guru" workshop.)

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I just got home from my Sunday grocery trip.
Take a guess at what I paid for all of this (and you can't even see it all because it's stacked with a bunch hiding behind the yogurts).
One of the many common misconceptions include that couponing is only for processed foods.
Yes, I did get five Grands biscuits, two large boxes of General Mills cereal, three boxes of Chex mix bars, fruit gushers, Chex snack mix, Snyder yummy seasoned nibbles, Welch's jelly, Fiber One bars, and I admittedly splurged on Toaster Strudles.

But within your guestimate, include in your total - 18 Dannon yogurts, two pounds of grapes, two large bags of marked down fresh stir fry veggies, three bags of flour tortilla and ten boxes of Green Giant frozen veggies....

Any guesses?

ELEVEN DOLLARS!!

Yippee, yes, I do get excited at the check out and often do a happy shopping dance (in my head, of course).
Trips like that occur more often than not. I just stopped posting about them all the time because I thought you might get tired of my grocery pictures...hee hee :)

Coming home to this easy family dinner was the best part of my trip.
I pulled out the bagged chicken from this post, tossed it with some soy sauce and steamed the veggies. Serving it over the free rice that I purchased and stocked piled from a previous grocery run, our family of seven feasted on an incredibly healthy, quick dinner that even the skeptics would approve of...for under $3 (with left overs...)
Yes, this definitely Works for Me!

I've even gotten my oldest brother excited about this. I left a voice mail tempting him with a cart full of groceries for under $10.

Guess what? I am taking him on a brother/sister date tomorrow to show him how it's done.
He loves a deal, and I'm even sharing my coupons.
As any true couponer knows...that's the ultimate sacrifice.

Cut those coupons - deals this week!

I haven't gone grocery shopping in ten days since I stocked up so much during our last Super Double Coupon week.
That is...until last night... when I walked two of my friends through the meat department giving them an in-person tutorial on how to find deals... and did we ever.
Packages of fresh (no preservative) sausages and bratwurst that were $6.15, my meat man marked to $0.60. Yep...90% off!
Now that is a way to kick off an impressive live, in person tutorial for my friends. :)
I even had to step aside and give away my cheap chicken to my mom. She showed up just as I was loading up our cart. I guess there's a down side to sharing your secrets about the specific time local stores mark down their meats. :)

Now get cutting those coupons and go purchase an additional paper from yesterday. There were FIVE inserts with great coupons (to make up for Labor Day weekend when inserts are not available).

The remainder of this post is for those of you working your way towards being a grocery guru....here's a sampling of how my mind thinks during my stockpile couponing weeks.

Harris Teeter begins TRIPLES again on Wednesday.
Score some wonderful printable coupons from my side bar. Internet coupons DO triple, even though it states otherwise. Stores honor them. Store policies vary for how many you can use per transaction. Typically 2-3 of the exact same coupon per visit.

(I've only begun to look at the deals, I will add more as I have time).

I haven't bought frozen veggies since I stocked up months ago with a deal similar to this. I've been waiting since I am getting low, and was thrilled to see this.
An unadvertised special found on the catalinas print offs- Green Giant frozen boxed veggies. Remember, typically you will not see a "sign" posted in your store for this. The ad comes at the end of your receipt. Yes, they're tricky like that.

With the Catalina deal you will receive an additional $1 - $3 off your next order (purchase all veggies at the same time).
Purchase dates 9/11-10/4:
Buy 3 & get $1.00
Buy 4 & get $2.00
Buy 5 or more & get $3.00 coupon off your next order.
There was a $0.50 IP coupon on my side bar recently (tripled...it will be $1.50 off)

Then with the triples and the $.50 IP's (Internet Printable on my side bar) this could even become a Money Maker!

Mahatma yellow Rice (10 oz)-5/$5
$.75/2 08-30-09 SS = FREE
Dannon Yogurt 10 for $4
.60/6 = 08-16-09 SS = $.60/6 or .10 each
*Watch to make sure your coupon doubles/triples correctly!
Chex Mix and Bugles $1.67 ea
IP in database .50/1 = .17 each

Also, the General Mills deal advertised a few weeks ago is still taking place.
Yes, this is where math does comes into the equation. Make sure it's a good deal, even with the coupon.
If you're new to couponing, just remember to take baby steps, and begin slow.
This is taking you to the next level.
I am choosing the items below that are on sale and I have coupons for, or items that will be nearly free...I will make sure that 15 of my 20 coupons will be from items below so that I will get the instant $5 off during my shopping trip (must be purchased at one time).

Here is a scenario using the items below:
5 Pizza Rolls - $2.29*2= 4.58
3 - Grands Biscuits 5ct .80*3= 2.40 -$1/1IP & $.35/1 insert =$.35 for all 3
2 - Chex Mix $1.67 -2 $.50/1 = .34 for both
3 - GG veggies $2.97 -.$50/2 & $.50/1 = .48 for all 3
2 - Yoplait Delights - 2 $.75/1 = free for both

$5.75 - $5 Instant Savings = $.75 for all

& Get back a $1 GG CAT
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Save $5 instantly when you buy any 15 participating GM products.
Gold Medal flour 2 for $4 , Fiber One toaster pastries 3 for $6, Warm Delights 3 for $5
Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Total, Lucky Charms 2 for $6
Fruit Roll Ups and the like 2 for $4 , Fiber One, Nature Valley, Chex granola bars 2 for $5
BC muffin mix 2 for $4 , BC brownies 2 for $4 , Mac Grill and Wanchai $3.99
Chex Mix and Bugles 3 for $5, BC cake mix 10 for $10, BC frosting 2 for $3
Old El Paso 4 for $5 , Old El Paso shells 2 for $3, OEP mixes $.79, OEP dinner kits 2 for $4
Pillsbury cinn rolls 2 for $4, Pill. Pancakes 2 for $4, Pill. Crescents 2 for $4
Pill. Toasters 2 for $4 , Pill pizza crusts and breadsticks $2.19
Pill ready to bake cookies $2.89 , Pill savorings 2 for $6 , Grands BOGO
Yoplait delights 2 for $4 , Wanchai complete meals $5.99
Yoplait trix and go-gurt 2 for $5
Pizza rolls (40 count) 2 for $6
Pizza rolls (15 count) B2G3F
GG—no sauce, special sauce, Simply Steam and immunity boost $.99

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These kind of manufacturer deals are happening nation wide right now.
Kroger is having another mega deal starting this week mostly Kraft and Nestle products.
Lowes Foods is having a wonderful three week stock up sale. Just start looking at how your coupons can match up for your stockpiling adventure.

Restaurants.com - Eating out...Frugal Style

If you are not familiar with Restaurants.com, I explained a bit more about it in my first post...Eating out - Frugal Style.
This is one amazing way we can treat ourselves to date night/family night dinners.
Always look closely at the small print.
For some of the coupons, you may need to spend $10 to use the coupon etc.
Each one varies, but WELL worth it. You can browse through your city locations, but they are already selling out, so buy them fast. :) I procrastinated on posting this and my favorite spot is already out of stock at this discount price.

This code (type NINETY) is for 90% off...good through Sept. 13.
Save 90% off w/every $25 Gift Cert. order.
Use code NINETY and Pay $1 thru 9/13/09 3:01 AM PST

Free Meal ideas/coupons from Pillsbury

I LOVE when I can share these offers.
If you haven't signed up for the Pillsbury newsletter, it has great easy to make recipe ideas, as well as oodles of coupons sent your way. :)
I just logged in from my previous sign up and September's newsletter is offering $33 in coupons. Print now and save for Super Doubles week. :)
I guarantee them as a wonderfully "spam free" company. You'll just get one email newsletter each month.



Here is just a sample of what's to come.

Strawberries and Cream Dessert Squares
"This recipe rocks! I always get rave reviews when I make this!" - Maya176a

More recipe ideas await you in the newsletter...

New Coupons/CVS deals

Since it's the beginning of the month, new coupons are located on my side bar. There are some fabulous ones, so think ahead for Super Doubles or Triple coupon weeks, (if your store ever offers this option).
Whenever I see $0.75 cereal coupons, I stockpile my cereal reserve. I wait for the store to offer them on sale and then use my coupons. You may print two of each from each computer in your home. Printing from my sidebar shares a penny with me, so I appreciate your extra support rather than just printing them directly from their site. :)
Also, if you haven't signed up with coupons.com, they will send you additional reminders.


I haven't shared many CVS deals lately because I had SO many items from last year, I haven't been shopping weekly. But I need to start restocking some necessities, so here are some deals from this week. Shop today or tomorrow, to receive the "through Tuesday" deals.

If you are new to the "how I get free items at CVS", watch my spontaneous tutorial that I made last year. I give many tips between the two posts, so read both and watch. :)

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Neutrogena Cosmetics--on sale Buy One, Get One Free (prices start at $7.99) (Look for these coupons)
$1.00 off Neutrogena Eye/Lip Cosmetics (exp 9/6/09) 7/26/09 RP
$2.00 off Neutrogena Face Cosmetics (exp 9/6/09) 7/26/09 RP
$3.00 off any Neutrogena Cosmetics product - All You magazine (Aug ed)
$4 off $20 facial skin care readyfill coupon booklet
$5 off $15 Skin Care CRT (CRT are additional coupons printed at the end of your receipt)
$0.98 each after coupons

Buy 1 Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler at $2.99, Get $2 ECBs
$1.00 off Aussie (request by mail) http://www.aussie.com/ (this coupon would've made it free but it won't come in time. Go to special offers and they will send you a sample pack as well. :)
$.99 after ECB

Buy 1 Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care at $6.99
Print $5 off coupon from Coppertone here
$1.99 after coupon (or less if you find the $3/$15)
$1.50 off Any Coppertone product CVS Peelie attached to the NutraShield Coppertone bottles --
My side bar has a $2.00 off Coppertone NutraShield printable (right now)
$3/$15 sunscreen CRT --
$5.00 off $15 Skin Care CRT
$.49 or $1.99 after coupons

******WEEKLY ECB DEALS******

Buy 1 Lifelock DVD Starter Kit at $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs
Free after ECBs

$4 ECB wyb Schick Slim Triple ST3 disposable razors for delicate skin 8ct. $6.99 (Limit 1)
$3.00 off Schick Disposable Razor 8/16/09 SS
$1.00 off Schick Disposable Razor 8/23/09 SS
$1.00 off Schick Disposable Razor All You magazine (Aug ed) --
Free after ECBs

Buy 1 Scope Outlast (750ml) or Crest with Scope Outlast Toothpaste at $3.49, Get $2.50 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use $1/1 Crest coupon from the 8/30 P&G insert (some areas only got $0.50/1 or $0.75/1 coupons)
Free after ECBs ($0.25)

Buy $10 worth of Dove Chocolate Silky Smooth Bags, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
*Deal Idea*

Buy 3 bags at $3.50 each
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 8/16 RedPlum insert
$0.83 per bag after coupons and ECBs

Buy 1 Revlon, Nailine or Fing’rs Artificial Nails (excludes glue) at $3.89, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
$0.89 after ECBs

Buy 1 CoverGirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder at $4.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Buy 2 and use B1G1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G insert
Plus, use a $1/1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G insert
$0.98 each after coupons and ECBs

Buy $15 worth of Clean & Clear Products, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)
*Deal Idea*
Buy 3 Clean & Clear Products at $4.99 each
Use 3 $2/1 printable
Spend $8.97 plus tax out of pocket, Get $5 ECBs
$1.49 each after coupons and ECBs

Thanks Money Saving Mom for some of your deal ideas

Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich

FREE Chick-fil-A® Original Chicken Sandwich
Labor Day, September 7, 2009 only
Wear your sports team logo to Chick-fil-A from 10:30 a.m. to close, and get a FREE Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich.

Monday is definitely going to be a family night out at our favorite Chick-fil-A.
GO PACKERS!!!
We just love Chick-fil-A, don't you? :)

Sunday Coupon Preview

Due to last weeks triple coupons, my pantry is overstuffed with cereal, granola bars, snacks, yogurts and a host of other goodies because I knew in advance what coupon items were going to match up with the sales. I then ordered (Ebay, couponing sites) additional coupons, asked around for coupon inserts that people weren't going to use, and stocked up on the nearly free items.
Check below to see the coupons coming out next week.




If there are a few excellent coupons on things I use a lot, I know to buy some extra papers or be a bit more diligent about asking my friends. Registering on the grocery forum below gives me the heads up on my favorite grocery store sales so that I know in advance what I want to stockpile.

Deals and Steals

Here are some neat new deals that I have come across recently.

Enjoy - today is Mocha Monday at McDonald's.
My girls and I have been enjoying our free mochas during our last few date nights.
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As a home schooler, I LOVE the library, but I about died when I went to pay for our fines. (Yes, more than $9.95/month.) I just came across this site and I am SO intrigued.

"BookSwim is the online book rental library service lending you paperbacks, hardcovers and college textbooks Netflix-style directly to your house, without the need to purchase! We stock all the latest bestsellers, new releases, classics and more."


I searched and found many great reviews.

	Oprah Magazine "For cost-conscious readers...this site is the best thing to come along since the public library."
	Real Simple "The cost of all those best sellers - or the wait for them to show up at the library - can cramp your bookworm style. Subscribe to BookSwim.com to rent classics and new titles..."

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This is a wonderful recipe resource, and it's free.

EZ to use Recipe organizer. Users can input their favorite recipes and access them easily with just a few clicks of their mouse. With this software, recipe organization is easy as pie!


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As I look out our kitchen window, horses graze in our neighbor's field. This is something so unique, and haven't seen anything like it. I am going to get the one month trial for my eldest daughter.
"Get Pony's Welcome Adventure Package. Includes 2 books, Pony Magazine + 5 Gifts for just $1.00 + $4.95 s&h. PONY is a fun, creative way for your child to learn about horses. And it's for everyone who loves horses, whether they own them or just dream about them! As a member, each month, your child will get a special package, filled with books and gift. "


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CVS Deals - act quickly - lots of 3- day specials through Tuesday at CVS
- Buy 1 Philips Earhook Headphones at $6.99, Get $6.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs
- Buy 1 Caliber Recycled School Box at $1.99, Get $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs-
Buy 1 Caliber Filler Paper or CVS Brand Paper (150 sheets) for $0.99, Receive $0.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free with ECBs
- Buy 1 CVS or Caliber Brand Mini Composition Notebook at $1.99, Receive $1.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs
- Get 1 Paper Mate at $0.99, Get $0.99 ECBs (Limit 2)
Free after ECBs
All week - Buy 2 Johnson & Johnson 1st Aid Travel Kits at $0.99 each, Receive $2 ECBs (Limit 5) Use $1/1 coupons in the 5/17 RedPlum insert or the 8/2 SmartSource insertFree plus overage after coupons and ECBs

Harris Teeter Triple Coupons

I apologize that I've been neglecting my local couponing faithfuls.
I'm excited to share that Triple coupons (up to $0.99) begin at Harris Teeter tomorrow, so get those binders organized.
For those who just don't want to search the paper, look at coupons on my sidebar. Many are perfect for this week such as the $0.75 cereal coupons that will score some cheap cereal, free Welch's jelly, Betty Crocker items, and more.
Look to the left of your screen and print them now before they are gone.



Here's just a little teaser of what you might find for free (or close to it).
For a full list go to a Full Cup. They have full listings of sales and coupon match ups for every grocery store chain across the country. Posting a question or comment is easy and you get an immediately response.



A few Harris Teeter steals:
Dannon 10/$4 buy 6 for 2.40 -0.60Q=0.60 for 6 (or 0.10 each)
Welchs (sale price through 8/18 on shelf tag) 2/$4
-0.75/1 or FREE
MILK when you buy Welch's ~2.25 (some people got 0.50 off milk or $1 milk, still good deal!)
-0.75/1 from SS insert FREE
Mahatma Rice (14oz Long Grain White $1.49) -0.75 IP =FREE
Wacky Mac $1.49 - $0.75*3 (Smartsource) = FREE
Zone Perfect Singles $1.39 - $0.55*3 = FREE
Mentos $1.49 - $0.55*3 (SN)= FREE
Uncle Ben's Rice (Box) $2.25 - $0.75*3 = FREE
Lipton Tea Bags $1.29 - $0.50*3 = FREE
Purrell Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer $1.50 - $0.50*3 = FREE
Band-aid Adhensive travel pack $1 - 0.50*3 = FREE
Edge Advanced Shaving Gel with Aloa $1.50 - $0.75*3 = FREE
Warm Delights $1.99 - $0.50*3 = $0.49
Hormel Completes $2.69 - $0.75*3 = $0.44
French Mustard $1.55 - $0.50*3 = $0.05
Reach Floss $1.59 - $0.50*3 = $0.09
Suave Deodorant- 1.47 - . 50/1 8/2 RP= FREE
Wishbone Dressing - $1.99- $.75/1 8/02 RP= FREE
Hormel Pepperoni- 2.29 - .75/1 6/21 SS = $.04 note exp 8/16

Where do I find more coupons?

I receive many questions inquiring as to where I find all of my coupons. I realize that needs to be an upcoming post because I don't just find them in the Sunday paper. I print them off of my blog side bar, look through magazines, order them from Ebay (yes...a great secret - I'll give tips) and I LOVE clipping them from All you magazine.

Some of you may have seen All you, sold exclusively at Walmart. I recently had a friend ask what the abbreviation AY meant when she saw it on various couponing sites, like a Full Cup.
It stands for the All You magazine and it's full off great, frugal, family friendly ideas. I referred her to their website which was selling one year's subscription for $20. Well, when blogger Southern Fried Gal @ SouthernFriedDreams.blogspot.com emailed me and offered me a two year deal, I knew I wanted to share it with you. She's saving me an entire year's subscription.

The problem is that this deal is only good through the end of the month, and you need to take advantage of it through my blog, not their home site.

Now through the end of the month (July 30), you can get a 2 year subscription to All You magazine for $16! For those that need someone to due the math that is only $0.67 per issue. Use one coupon, and you've paid for it. Try and get the order in early, in case you have any problems. Unfortunately, as of August 1, the subscription price is going way up...bummer!

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  Sneak a peek: Coupons in the August issue! (they vary every month)
  

Here are the details.

To order, please visit Carmella’s personal Southern Living at Home website - you must use this link to get the discounted price.

Click on Our Products then How To Purchase
Type in Balancing in the hostess first name field then click Continue
Select Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

In the search box type 40776 then click GO
Click on All You Personal Subscription then Select this Item
Then just follow the screens through checkout!

It takes 8-12 weeks to receive your first issue once you see your payment post to your account. Typically those that order in July should receive their first issue in mid-to-late September.

DISCOUNT NOTE: The total will show $19.95 at checkout and on your invoice. Your discount adjustment will be made after you checkout but before your card is charged, and the final amount charged will be $16.00. This is because Carmella is offering the discount as an independent consultant. It is not at the corporate level, so the automatic response will not reflect the discount.

Click here for the answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions.

Free Target and Starbucks Gift Cards

Many of you took advantage of this Free Target gift card, but now Nicole's Savings Advantage hasn't even sweetened the deal by adding an additional Starbucks gift card. That is what I was waiting for! Please make sure you first read my personal experience with this deal for details.

Save up to 75% when you buy clothes, travel, medicine & more-sign up for just $2.95!
Complimentary $25 Target Gift Card + Sign up now and get a Bonus Free $25 Starbucks Gift card!

(My personal gift card)

(Edited to add) Melinda from frugalgrace.blogspot.com, "I signed up, but wanted to let you know that there is now a new twist in the fine print - you may want to let your readers know. It states: When you remain a member after the trial period, we will confirm your mailing address and send you your free gift cards.
It looks, to me, like you have to remain a member for more than 30 days in order to get the gift cards. Still not a bad deal - $11.95 for $50 worth of gift cards!

Thanks so much, Melinda, It's always wise to read the fine print.

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Don't forget Freebie Wed. at Arby's. Today (7/15), get a free Regular Roast Beef sandwich with drink purchase.

Deals and Steals

Here is my "when ever I get around to it" deals and steals edition.
Let me know if you've found any great deals and I will add it to the list. :)
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Are you enjoying your Entertainment book, but you've already run out of your favorite BOGO Free coupons? You can get a free 2009 book when you reserve the 2010 edition that is almost ready. I'm thrilled!

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I just got my coupons in the mail from their garden club.

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Arby's has Wednesday Freebies all summer long.
Today (July 8th), receive a free Orange Cream Shake with sandwich purchase.
Next Wednesday (7/15), get a free Regular Roast Beef sandwich with drink purchase.

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Sign up for free travel magazine and great frugal/ weekly deals

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New Coupons have loaded

Just a reminder that since it's the beginning of the month, the coupons have reloaded on my blog. Print them directly from my side bar or sign up with Coupons.com to receive updated emails...or do both. I do. ;)
There are some great cereal coupons that you can use when Gen. Mills brands go on sale. I also splurged on some Starbucks ice cream....oh yes...coupon + sale = yummy, frugal treat.



Kraft coupons have also reloaded. You must sign up to print them off though. This Kraft Cheese deal is still going on around the country, so print the coupons quickly. They go fast. I have stocked up on FREE cheese for months.

Kraft First Taste Program

I posted about this a few weeks ago, but the offer was gone quickly. If you didn't get a chance to sign up to be a Kraft Taste Tester last time, try again. This gives you access to their Taste Tester site and you will receive coupons to try free Kraft products and then give your feedback.
Considering that I have printed a TON of coupons from Kraft and am taking advantage of all this free cheese, I must say....I LOVE KRAFT! Click banner below.
Sorry for the goofy spacing. I can't figure it out.

Glidden Paint - FREE National Paint Giveaway

Decisions like this KILL ME!
How can I pick out just one color of paint when there are SO many great ones on their palette?
Well, I had to make this decision quickly because Glidden is giving away a free quart of paint to YOU!
The page is loading VERY slowly because so many are taking advantage of their generous offer, but patience is a virtue...hurry, while supplies last through July 2. ;)

I chose turquoise. I am going to paint a $5 yard sale bench and put it under a shade tree.....yipee!

Free Kraft Cheese, plus HT Super Doubles week

A super deal for cheese lovers!!

There’s a new catalina promotion (catalinas are coupons that spit out at the register) that started today at Harris Teeter, Jewel, Kroger, Food Lion, Lowes, Pick 'n'Save, Waldbaums, Price Chopper, Cub Foods, Meijer and other stores across the country. It runs from 6/19-7/12. The offer details are as follow:

Buy 3 packs of Kraft Cheese 6oz or larger and get $2 OYNO catalina
Buy 4 get $3 OYNO (on your next order)
Buy 5 get $4 OYNO

All items must be purchased in same trip. Includes cheese the following items: Kraft deli fresh slices, Kraft shreds, chunks, cubes, sticks, crumbles, cracker cuts, twists, Cracker barrel chunks, sticks, cracker cuts, slices, Polly-o - strings/twists, .

Kraft block and shredded cheese is on sale at Harris Teeter this week (6/17-6/23) for $1.47 each, so it's actually a money maker with the coupons.

Buy 4 mix or match Kraft block or shredded cheese
Use four $1/1 Kraft printable coupon (you will need two computers to get 4 coupons), or you may have printed them off earlier from my side bar.
=Pay $1.88 out of pocket and get a $3 coupon off your next order back.

Some stores have restrictions on how many like coupons they will accept. Print, but also look for tearpad coupon for $0.50/1 Kraft Cheese available in the dairy section of some stores.

*edited to add - I just got back from HT and this deal is not advertised anywhere. There is no little sign to remind you of what to buy. Just go with confidence knowing you will actually "make money" when you buy this cheese. :)

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It's been confirmed that Harris Teeter will replace triple coupons this month with SUPER DOUBLES next week (June 24-30).
HT is doubling coupons up to $1.98. So if you have a $1 coupon, there will be a $2 discount. If you have a $1.50 coupon, it becomes $3 etc.
Please note regular coupon rules apply.

$25 Target Gift card is here - get yours now!

95% of the time when I share a "deals and steals" post, I check out all the things I offer. I want to know I can recommend them whole heartedly.
When I first posted about this free Target gift card, I mentioned that this was one deal in which I had not done, but was willing to give it a try.

Since the faith of my readers means a lot, I was beginning to get a bit nervous. It took 6 1/2 weeks, but my Free Target card JUST CAME!! I am so thrilled! This was well worth it for me, but there are a few things to keep in mind.

In order to get your free Target card, when you first sign up, you will need to give your credit card number. I only gave mine since I trusted the referral. There is a $2.95 trial membership charge. It is up to you to enjoy this trial membership and use the privileges, but your credit card will be charged additionally if you do not cancel within 30 days. That is your responsibility as outlined when you sign up, so make note of that. (****Please read the fine print. I think to get the two gift cards, you must now stay for one additional month, which is still a fabulous deal.)

It did take me weeks before I received my membership packet. I emailed them and let them know that when I only have a 30 day trial period, that wait was way too long. Their customer service replied very quickly, and it had been mailed.

In order to receive your gift card, there is one additional 30 second hoop to jump through. To claim it, you will receive a separate piece of paper that needs to be filled out and sent in.
The gift card is sent from a different distribution center. If you fill it out and send it back, you WILL get your gift card. If you've done this already, it should be coming. I would have been the first person to sign up. :)

Save your confirmation email. Keep that handy so you can contact customer service with any questions. They were very responsive to my emails and confirmed my cancellation immediately with no charge to my credit card...for anything.
I was very pleased with how they handled everything.
I did receive one email from a reader who waited 3 weeks for her membership packet and then had her credit card charged right at that 30 day mark. She called them and they were going to get back to her, hopefully with a good resolution, so make sure that doesn't happen to you.
I guess, even if by chance you forget, you're still going to receive a $25 Target gift card. That is still a great deal for minimal effort while enjoying some additional savings.

I just wanted to give you an update.
Enjoy this fun Target splurge. :)
Click the picture below to hear interviews from the founder and get your Target card now.