New 30% Off One Item @ Borders

I love that Borders sends me these coupons practically every week.  Even when I don't buy anything, at least I can pass the savings on to others.  Enjoy!

Price Chopper: Brown N Serve, Ground Beef, Half & Half, Shrimp

Want more?? Check out the other coupons here.

Nike on Sale up to 60% This Weekend at 6pm.com

I love to Zumba in my Nikes, and now I can get an extra pair or two since the price is so reasonable at 6pm.com!  This weekend only, we can get up to a 60% savings on Nike shoes and clothing.  Check it out at 6pm.com.  While you're there, you can look at their other brands on sale this weekend, like Puma, Reebok, and New Balance.  Enjoy!

4 HOT New Thursday-Sunday (3/18-3/21) Coupons at Price Chopper

Check out Price Chopper's deals for this weekend.  I hardly ever buy all 4, but I am planning on it this trip!

*Hoffman's Slicing Extra Sharp Ceddar Cheese  

Reg price: $9.99/lb

With coupon: $4/lb

*Price Chopper Purified Water 18 pack

Reg price: $2.50

With coupon: $2.00

*Wrigley's 5 React Gum 15 pc

Reg Price: $1

With coupon: $0.05!

*8" Fresh Baked Raspberry Pie

Reg Price: $4.99

With coupon: $3.49

Also on sale this week:

*Carolina Turkey Breast

     Reg price: $6.99

     Sale Price: $2.00

*Tyson Any'tizers Breaded Chicken Popcorn Chicken $6.99

     -$1/1 Tyson Any'tizers, Bags, exp. 6-30-10 (SS 03/07/10)

          =$5.99/bag

*Folgers Coffee; Classic Roast, Half Caf, Breakfast Blend or House Blend $2.88 ea

     -$1/2 Folgers Product, exp. 3-21-10 (RP 02/21/10)

          =$2.38 ea

*Quaker True Delights Granola Bars 2/$4

     -$0.75/1 Select Quaker True Delights Products, exp. 4-10 (RP 2/14/10)

          =$1.62 ea

*Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinners $1.99 ea
*Fresh Step Kitty Litter 25% off
     -$1/1 Fresh Step Cat Litter, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 03/14/10)
         =Final Price Varies

Tide Coupons from P&G

Tide just sent me some more online coupons that you can print yourself from here.  You can find most of these in the Sunday paper, but if you have a few extra and you find a good deal at the store, it's worth it to print out duplicates.  The coupons are:

-$1.00 off Tide plus Febreze Freshness

-$1.00 Off Tide to Go

-$3.00 off Tide Stain Release

PLUS info on how to get a free coupon book worth $100 from P&G

~Enjoy!

UGG Boots, Shoes & Clothing up to 75% Off at 6pm.com

I check out 6pm.com for deals on name brand clothing and shoes all the time.  I don't particularly love Ugg products, but I must say some of these items are too cute! The sandals are on sale just in time for spring, too.  This is for my girls (you know who you are!) who can't get enough Ugg- this weekend only, so hurry!

Free e-cookbook by Rachel Allen

I love to try cooking new recipes.  Really, I do.  Okay, okay, who am I kidding? I really love to browse new recipes.  You can cook up some great dishes (or just look, like I do) from Rachel Allen's new book Favorite Food at Home.  I am downloading my free copy as I type, so I'll let you know how it goes afterwards.  You can get your free copy from HarperCollins here.  Use code: KGLD-0319-2010-RACB

Enjoy!

~Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

WAGS 20 Free Photo Prints

Right now you can join P&G Everyday Solutions and get tons of great coupons and samples.  I just ordered free samples of Tampax Pearl Tampons, a bunch of coupons... and honestly, I don't remember what else!  You can sign up here for their newsletters and updates for free products and coupons.  Love it!

Quiznos Coupons

I'll tell you, I LOVE Quizno's Restaurants. The soups and salads are fantastic, and the subs are Mmmmmm, Toasty! They recently sent me an email for a chopped salad and a fountain drink for $6.99 and $1 off a regular sub, chopped salad, or two of both.  Wihle these are not the highest value coupons ever, they do give me a reason to go there for lunch this week. 

 Enjoy!
~Heather~

Borders 30% OFF

Borders just sent me a new coupon- 30% off any list item!

Available to use online or in person.

Enjoy!

~Heather~

New Printable- $1 Off Cherios Coupon

Just Click Here and enjoy!

~Heather~

DD Coffee Sample!!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!!

Free Tylenol @ Wags!!

Check out My Frugal Adventures for how you can get free Tylenol, free Motrin and super cheap Kleenex this week at Walgreens.  I went on vacation and lost track of when my Register Rewards expire and I lost $10 worth of Walgreens bucks! Just what Wags was hoping I'd do.  Don't do the same thing I did- use our bucks every week!!

Borders Coupons

      

  

I opened up my inbox today to find these great coupons for Valentines Day.  Maybe you're looking to get that special someone a special book (or maybe you're like me and want to get one for yourself).  Either way, fear not, here are some coupons to get you through this weekend:

• 30% off the list price of any one hardcover book
• 20% off the list price of any one item
• 50% off select hardcover bestsellers (see coupon for titles)

My Super Duper Price Chopper Shopping Trip!!

If you haven't been to Price Chopper this week, what have you been waiting for? Go, run, NOW! There are some incredible deals to be had here this weekend. First, check out the money-saving home printables here. I got the Freihofer's Cookies for our road trip Sunday for a buck and the Price Chopper Central Market Coffee for two bucks. What a deal! Then, check out the iSave machine coupons when you get to the store. Nothing for me this week, but maybe you'll see something you need.

Remember, Sunday's paper had 3 Double Manufacturer's Coupons up to $3. Price Chopper will double any coupon any day, up to $0.99, so to have them double $1, you can get some incredible deals. I used mine with a $3 off 2 Glade coupon for the candles you see in the picture, making them $0.19 each. I also used a $1/1 puffs coupon (doubled), bringing the one box of Puffs with Lotion to FREE! They were having a sale on those HUGE Dawn Hand Renewal- 2/$5 and I had a $1/1 coupon (doubled) and a $0.50/1 coupon as well, bringing the price down to $1.75 each, much better than the tiny Dawn Dish Soaps on sale at the drugstores for $0.99!!

Also (as if that weren't enough!), Price Chopper is running a Procter & Gamble Gift Card Give Away. Just purchase $25 or more of P&G products in one transaction and Get a FREE $10 Visa prepaid gift card by mail. This promotion runs until 3/31/10, but there were so many great deals this week, I went ahead and got mine already. One per household, so you know I'm gonna be callin' my momma on the phone and telling her to get herself one as well! The Puffs and the Dawn both count at their sale prices, meaning I had already accrued $7 towards the $25 purchase even though I only paid $3.50. I then picked up a 100 oz bottle of Tide for $10.88 and used a coupon for a FREE Tide Stain Release wyb Detergent, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10). I managed to use a second coupon on those products, a $1/2 Tide products. So I ended up paying only $9.88 for both, but it registering on the receipt as $14.87, meaning I'm already up to $21.87 for the P&G card.

I wasn't sure what to buy to fill in the balance until I was glancing through my coupon stack and saw a $1 off an Olay facial wash. I'm almost out of mine, and although I could probably get some other brand for free or close to free soon, I don't like to wait, it counts towards the promotion, and honestly, I really like Olay products. It just so happened that Price Chopper is having a sale on Olay Facial Cleansers, and mine was on sale for $6.39 -$1 off coupon = $5.39. I made it! Let's see how the numbers work themselves out:

$27.26 on receipt towards gift card
-$3.99 free tide product
-$1 off Tide
-$2 off Puffs
-$2.50 off Dawn
-$1 off Olay
Total: $16.77 Out of Pocket!
          - $10 Gift Card in mail
          =Only $6.77 for all the P&G products I purchased!

Not bad, right?

Let's see, what else have we got in that picture… Oh, the Snickers. That was, simply put, a moment of weakness. They were on sale at the end of an isle 2/$4, and tho I don't usually buy those types of things, I just HAD to, what with the road trip in a few days. Got the grapes for the same reason, although they were only $1.99/lb. It took some lookin' through the display, but I finally got some good ones. The sourdough bread was on sale for only $1 right inside the entrance. If I were thinking, I would have got two and froze one! I had some for lunch this afternoon and the bread is DELISH!

That about covers my Price Chopper run for today. Sorry for the long narrative, I'll try to be more succinct and just give you the numbers in the future. I am just so happy, I had to share the excitement! Oh, you want the bottom line for all this?

After coupons, sales, Advantage Card Savings and the $10 gift card rebate….
Total = $20.87

Walgreens Deals 2/12-2/13

Sorry for the short sabbatical this week- work and health kind of take precedence over the blog. However, I am back with some awesome deals:
Start with this coupon for FRIDAY, February 12 ONLY! It’ll getcha 15% your total order.

I was going to do a whole post, but really, what’s the point when Common Sense With Money has it right here?!?! So, technically, I’m not back per se, but at least the deals are!

Rite Aid Deals for the Week of 1/31

If you're new to shopping at Rite Aid, head on over here to learn the lingo and how easy it is to get a single check rebate every month. Don't forget to print out the Rite Aid $5/$25 Coupon. The great thing about this coupon? Hand it to the cashier before the other manufacturers or Rite Aid coupons, and you'll save the $5 right off the top!


AMO Complete Multi Purpose Solution 12 oz. $7.99
-$7.99 SCR
Final Price = FREE!


Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 oz. $2.99
-$1/1 Colgate Total, exp. 2-6-10 (SS 01/17/10)
-SCR $2.00
Final Price= FREE!


Dawn Dishwashing Liquid 9.5 - 10.3 oz. $0.88
-$0.25/1 Dawn Dish Soap, exp. 1-31-10 (P&G 12/27/09)
Final Price= $0.63


Garnier Fructis Hair Care $2.50
Use $1/1 ad perk coupon
Use $1/1 from 1/10 RP
Final Price: $0.50 ea


Cadbury Eggs .50
Use .50/2 ad perk coupon
Final Price: $0.25 ea

For a complete list of the Rite Aid deals for the week, check out My Frugal Adventures here.

Price Chopper Deals for the Week of 1/31

Remember how I told you about Cheerios Cereal for $2 with your advantage club card? I also found this:
$1/1 Cheerios printable , making a full 14 oz box only $1! This deal is good for today ONLY.


Colgate Total Toothpaste 2/$5

Super Double Coupon

Double Any Colgate Coupon

Up to $3!

with Coupon in Print Ad, See Print Coupon for Details

-$1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste, exp. 2-28-10 (ALL YOU Jan '10) 

- $1/1 Colgate Total, exp. 2-6-10 (SS 01/17/10) 

Final Price: 2/$1

Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheddar 2/$5
-$1 OFF 2 with iSave Coupon
-$1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, exp. 2-28-10 (SS 01/24/10)
Final Price: 2/$3


Nabisco Snack Crackers (Triscuits, Ritz, ect) $1.99
- $2/2 Nabisco Crackers printable (IE)
Final Price: $0.99 ea!


Hellmann's Mayonnaise $2.99
22 oz. Squeeze Regular or Light or 30 oz., All Varieties
-$0.75/1 Hellman's Product printable (IE)
Final Price: $2.24


Skippy Peanut Butter $2
15-16.3 oz., Reduced Fat or Regular, Creamy or Super Chunk
-$0.40/1 Skippy Peanut Butter Product, exp. 2-28-10 (RP 01/31/10)
Final Price: $1.60


Johnsonville Italian Ground Sausage 2/$5
-$1/2 Johnsonville Italian Sausage, exp. 2-28-10 (SS 01/17/10)
Final Price: 2/$4


Tyson any'tizer Breaded Chicken Popcorn Chicken $6.99
$1/1 Tyson Any'tizers Snacks Bag, exp. 4-30-10 (SS 01/24/10)
Final Price: $5.99


Wisk Ultra Laundry Detergent $3.99
32 oz., Dual Action or 50 oz.
-$2/1 Wisk Laundry Detergent, exp. 3-7-10 (RP 01/31/10)
Final Price $1.99


Snuggle Fabric Softener $2.99
64 oz., Cuddle Up or Emerald
-$0.75/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener, exp. 3-21-10 (RP 01/31/10)
Final Price: $2.24


Pepperidge Farm Raisin Swirl Bread $1.99
16 oz., Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Regular or Whole Grain
-$0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Sandwich Bread or Rolls, exp. 3-7-10 (SS 01/10/10)
Final Price: $1.49

Everyday With Rachel Ray

If you like getting cheap magazines, you should check out Best Deal Magazines. This week only, they have a great deal on Everyday with Rachel Ray- $12 for one year! Just use coupon code RR50 at checkout.

Enjoy!

Price Chopper Match-ups 1/28-1/30

Here are the money saving instant coupons you can print out for this weekend, good thru Saturday. The coupon match ups are as follows:

8 Pack Keebler Sandwich Crackers $1 ea
-$1/2 Keebler Crackers or Sunshine Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers
(RP 12/13/09)
Final Price: $.50 ea

Charmin Ultra Soft 6 Mega Roll Bathroom Tissue $5
-$0.75/1 Charmin Toilet Paper, exp. 2-6-10 (RP 12/6/09)
-$0.50/1 Charmin MegaRoll via Upromise Deposit
Final Price: $3.75

Other highlights:

• Dole Cole Slaw $1
• Cheerios $2
• California Celery $1
• Price Chopper Nut Breads $1
• Price Chopper Spring Water 3 gallons for $2

Enjoy!
 

FREE Post-it Durable Tab

Here's a cool new freebie.  Just fill out your info on 3M's site, and you'll have a free sample of Post-it's New Durable Tabs sent right to your home.  I am an organizing maniac and can't get enough of this type of thing. 

Thanks, Tammy!

Price Chopper $7.50 off $75

This coupon is no where near the deal that was in last Sunday's paper ($8 off $50), but it's still pretty good if you need to stock up on supplies.  Heads up- the final cost after coupons AND Advantage Card savings MUST be over $75 dollars.  This might work if you have to fill your pantry with staples or you want to pick up a bunch of paper products.  Check back Friday morning for the coupon match-ups to this weekend's Money Saving Coupons that were just e-mailed out. Happy Saving!!

15% Off @ Staples In-Store ONLY

Just opened up my inbox and had this little treat waiting for me- 15% of any in-store purchase (excluding computers).  I need to get some anti-virus software this week- this'll come in real handy!

Enjoy!

Free Playtex Tampons

Three for free is better than paying for a dozen! Just fill out this short form, and your sample of Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons will arrive in your mailbox in 6-8 weeks.  I don't care if it takes 10 weeks- I love getting freebies in the mail!


Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

HOT New Coach Outlet Coupon

You know I love me some Coach bags, but since I am following a strict budget right now, and I'd rather spend my discretionary money on Zumba clothing, I'm going to have to pass on this coupon.  But, I know you'd love this 20% off coupon to use at a Coach Outlet, so I am passing it on.  Lucky you!

Enjoy!

Walgreens Deals for the Week of 1/25

Remember, I told you guys I wouldn't leave you hanging on the Walgreens deals. There are some fantastic steals to be had this week! Here's what I see to be the best of the best. Many of these deals came from DealSeeking Mom. She's got fantastic explainations if you're a little confused by the lingo as well.  I highly recommend it as an excellent resource if you want to learn more.  For a complete list, check out Mercedes' site, Common Sense With Money.

Maxwell Coffee seems to be on sale everywhere this week. :)
Maxwell House Coffee Original or French Roast $1.99 ea (pg 1)
-$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee or General Foods International Package,
exp. 1-31-10 (SS 12/13/09)
Final Price: $1.49 ea

Pert Plus Shampoo Plus Conditioner 12 or 13.5 oz 2/$5 (pg 9)
-$2 RR good for next Wags purchase
-$1.50/1 Pert Plus for Men (SS 1/24/10)
-$1 on any one Pert Plus 12 oz or larger (SS 1/24/10)
Final Price after coupons and RR: $0.25 ea!!

Sure for Men Deodorant
2/$3
-Walgreens in-ad coupon
-$1.50/1 Sure for Men Deoderant (SS 1/24/10)
-$1/1 Sure for Men Deodorant (1/24/10)
Final Price: $0.25 ea!!

Coffee-Mate liquid 16oz $2.49 BOGO (pg 3)
-(2) $1/1 Coffee-Mate Liquid or Powder Printable
Final Price: $0.25 ea!!

Olay Quench Body Lotion $7.99 (pg 8)
Olay Quench in Shower Body Lotion
$4.99
-Get a FREE Quench In-Shower Body Lotion 8.4oz FREE with purchase
-$2/1 Olay Hand or Body Lotion (P&G 1/17/10)
-$1/1 Olay Bar or In-Shower Lotion (P&G 1/17/10)
FREE Olay Quench Body Lotion Rebate Hurry- ENDS 1/29!!!
Final Price after rebate: BETTER THAN FREE!

Palmolive Dish Liquid 10 oz $1 (pg 15)

Reynolds Wrap $0.89 (pg 15)
Walgreens In-Ad Coupon

Hershey's Candy $0.49 (pg 3)

Carefree Pantiliners 49-60 pack or 16 pack ultra $1.99 (pg 11)
-$1/1 Carefree Pantiliners Printable
Final Price: $0.99 ea

Stayfree Maxi Pads 16-24 ct $1.99 (pg 11)
-BOGO Stayfree Product (RP 1/3/10)
-$1/1 Stayfree Product Printable
Final Price: $0.50 ea!

Secret or Old Spice Deoderant
2.6 to 3.25 oz $2.49 (pg 10)
-$1 RR
-$0.25/1 Secret Deodorant (P&G 12/27/09)
Final Price after coupon and RR: $1.24

Kellogg's Special K Bars
2/$5 (pg 16)
-$2 RR wyb 2
-$1/2 Kellog's Special K Cereal Bars (RP 1/2/10)
Final Price after coupons and RR: $1.25 ea

Robitussin or Dimetapp 2/$10 (pg 13)
-$3 RR wyb 2
- $2/1 Robitussin Printable
- $2/1 Dimetapp Printable
Final Price: $1.50 ea

Pepsi 12 packs 3/$12

Wegmans Deals for the Week of 1/25

Even though Price Chopper has the super-duper meat sale happening this week, Weggies has still got the best price on ground beef, lean or not!

90% Lean Fresh Ground Beef
Club Pack- 6lbs or more $1.99/lb

Wegmans Roasting Chicken $0.79/lb

Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops Club Pack $2.49/lb

Folgers Classic Roasted Coffee 10.3 – 11.3 oz $1.99

Wegmans Ready-to-Serve Soup $1.19

Green Seedless Grapes $1.29/lb

Bananas $0.49/lb

Price Chopper Deals for the Week of 1/25

Price Chopper's Mega Meat Sale is still going on! Highlights:
Boneless Bottom Sirlion Steak $1.99/lb
All Natural Boneless Chicken Brests $1.99/lb
Boneless Pork Loin Roast $1.99/lb
Cook's Spiral Sliced Ham $1.69/lb
Bar S Sliced Bason $1.99/lb
Butterball Turkey Bacon 12oz 2/$4


iSave Coupons this week:
Save $1.50 on any Seafood purchase of $5.99 or more from our Seafood Department
Save 50¢ on any 1 Price Chopper Frozen Waffles (13.75oz)
Save $1.00 on any 1 Central Market Classics Hors' Dourves Frozen (7-12oz)
Save 50¢ on any 1 Price Chopper Cereal (any variety)
Save $1.00 on any 1 Price Chopper Rising Crust Pizza - Frozen (28-33oz)
Save $1.00 on any 2 Price Chopper Brand Cheese (on sale $3 ea before coupon)
You could end up getting 2 lbs of cheese for 2 bucks here, if your iSave spits this one out!


Central Market Classics Premium Ice Cream $2 

Price Chopper Butter $1.49/lb (limit 3)   

Price Chopper Black Forest Ham $6/lb

Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag $3.99 BOGO

Cokes 3/$12, plus get a Coca-Cola 2 Liter FREE


Sweet Blackberries 2/$5

Secret Clinical Deodorant $6

Clear Value Cranberry Juice Cocktail $1.99


Eggplant or Green Squash $1.49

Heluva Good Dips $2
-$1/2 Dips (SS 1/24/10)
Final Price: 2/$3


Del Monte Canned Vegetables 5/$4
-$1/4 Printable
Final Price: 5/$3

And don't forget to join Price Chopper's Fan Page on Facebook to receive their hot printables every Thursday!

P&C Deals for the Week of 1/24

Farmland Smoked Sliced Bacon 2/$6
- $1/2 Farmland Bacon, exp. 2-28-10 (SS 11/8/09)
Final Price: $2.50 ea


Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna or Cotto Salami BOGO
- $1/2 Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts, exp. 1-31-10 (SS 12/13/09)
Final Price: Varies


USDA Grade A Mountaire Farms Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.79/lb


Kraft Velveeta and Shells 2/$4


Kraft Chunk Cheese or Shredded Cheese 2/$5
- $1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, exp. 2-28-10 (SS 01/24/10)
Final Price: $2 ea


With Wild Card and $10 purchase:

Scott Mega Roll Paper Towels single roll $0.78 ea
Rinaldi Pasta Sauce $0.88 ea
Kraft Cheese Singles $1.58 ea


There were a number of other products in the ad, but I find since P&C is declaring bankruptcy, the quality of the deals has decreased a lot. If it's on my way, I may stop by just to get the Kraft cheese deal and the chicken breast. Can't wait till tomorrow when we find out what will be happening with Penn Traffic!

Kinney Deals for the week of 1/24

When I first started using coupons and deals to cut down on my outgoing expenses, I thought that meant I would have to cut out local retailers, like Kinney Drugs, that I had grown up with. Luckily, these small chains, especially Kinney’s, have good enough deals every week to keep up with the big boys of pharmacies- Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS. I am pleased to bring you this week’s Kinney deals!

Maxwell House Coffee 11.5oz 2/$4.44
-$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee or General Foods International Package,
exp. 1-31-10 (SS 12/13/09)
Final Price: $1.72 ea

Bounty Paper Towels Single Roll
-$0.25/1 Bounty Towel or Napkins, exp. 1-31-10 (P&G 12/27/09)
Final Price: $0.87 ea

Filippo Berio Olive Oil Extra Virgin, Pure or Light 17 oz $6.29 BOGO
-(2) $1/1 Filippo Berio Olive Oil Printable (IE only)
Final Price: $2.15 ea

Covergirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadows Assorted Shades BOGO
-$1/1 Cover Girl Product, exp. 2-28-10 (P&G 01/17/10)
Final Price: Varies

Colgate Wisp 4ct 2/$3.99
-(2) $0.50/1 Colgate Wisp Mini-Brush printable
Or $1/1 Colgate Wisp, exp. 3-31-10 (ALL YOU Feb '10)
Final Price: As Low As $1.25ea

 

Kinney also has some school supplies for sale 2/$0.99:
Push Pins
Paper Clips
Rubber Bands
Thumb Tacks
PaperMate Erasers
Mead Index Cards

Upstate Farms ½ Gallon Milk 1%, 2% or Skim $0.97 ea

Liberty Gold Fruit; Fruit Cocktail, Peaches or Pears in Heavy or Lite Syrup 14.5oz $0.97 ea

Hershey’s Single Candy Bars; Herchey’s Reese’s, Kit Kat, York Almond Joy, Mounds, 5th Avenue or Caramello 2/$0.99

 

Overall, a good week to $ave at Kinney!!

 

Kiss My Face Printables

It was love at first taste with Kiss My Face toothpaste for me.  Lightspeed Panel sent me some a year or so ago and asked my thoughts about it.  Honestly, I was very very scared to put that all natural green algae stuff in my mouth, but after I brushed once, I was hooked.  Hooked for the duration of the tube they sent me.  Then I found out that not only did my local stores not carry the brand, but if I wanted to order it online it was $7.

Seven.  Dollars.  For toothpaste.  Kiss my what?

While I was out shopping yesterday, I saw some Kiss My Face products in a local store and I actually stopped and thought about throwing one or two in my cart.  Being the frugal femme I am, I then thought, "No, Kiss My Face, only if you send me coupons will I buy you." 

Proof that all is good and right with the universe?  Common Sense With Money just posted a link today to the Kiss My Face website where there are 4 coupons just waiting for us to print them.

◦$1.00 off any (1) Full Size Product
◦$2.00 off any (1) Kids Product
◦$2.00 off any (1) Classic Moisturizer
◦$1.50 off any (1) Toothpaste or Mouth Rinse
 
Enjoy!

Price Chopper Shopping Trip

So yesterday I took my first shot at using my fabulous new coupon skills at Price Chopper. I didn’t do too poorly, considering I don’t usually plan a whole trip there because they are so pricey. I’m also relatively new to the game, so I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find any good deals. I had no need to be nervous.

What brought Price Chopper on my radar this week as a good place to go was the coupon that was in last Sunday’s Post-Standard- an $8 off $50 purchase. I thought, “Surely $50 won’t be hard to rack up in this store, especially with my n00b money-saving skills.” Well, let me say, I even impressed the husband, which is a feat in and of itself.

Because I wasn’t expecting to blog about it, I didn’t note where the coupons came from. Most of them were from my local Sunday paper, which I subscribe to. One definitely came from the January issue of All You. The rest came from the isave machine at the front of the store. The highlights of yesterday’s trip:



(2) Quilted Northern Soft & Strong 12 Double Rolls 2/$12
     $2 iSave Coupon
     (2) $1 Target Printable (manufacturers coupon, not Target)
               2 packages/$8 = $4 ea.

(2) Bags Tostitos Restaurant Style 13 oz Sale $3 Ea & (1) Jar Tostitos All Natural Chunky Salsa $3
     Buy 2 Bags Tostitos, Get 1 Jar Salsa/Dip FREE in store coupon
     $1 off WYB 1 Bag Tostitos and 1 Jar Tostitos Salsa/Dip (All You,
                                                                                            Jan ’09)
               2 bags + 1 salsa/$5 = $1.66 ea.

(2) Packages Marcal Small Steps Paper Towels 3 Roll $2.99 Ea.
     $2 off Marcal Small Steps Paper Towels 3 Rolls or more
     $1.50 off Marcal Small Steps Paper Towels 2 Rolls or more
               2 packages @$2.99Ea - $2- $1.50 = $1.24/package

There were more, but since these deals end today, I won’t continue to post them. I will, however, keep you posted on how next week’s deals do. Oh, and about that $8 off $50 coupon?

I walked to the register with $75 worth of groceries, but after coupons and AdvantageCard deals, it only came to $41.86. The $8 was only valid AFTER all the other coupons. Sadness. All in all, a good trip... and a good reminder to read the fine print before you bring a coupon to the store!

ANOTHER Frugal Living Blog???

Yes, it is... but this one is desperately needed! I began couponing a few months ago, in October 2009, in an effort to save money while Christmas shopping for friends and family. I had no idea what an impact using coupons (and a little forethought on my part) would have on my lifestyle or my wallet! All it took was one transaction at Walgreens, when I rang up $40 worth of products for $20 and got back $14 in Register Rewards, for me to become a coupon convert! I am now an avid reader of many excellent money and time saving blogs, which I will reference time and time again. However, there is one void in my new frugal life, and now that the Frugal Map is up and running, I have realized it may be missing in many of your lives as well:

Grocery Chains in the Northeast

I know many (okay, okay, who am I kidding- it’s the VAST MAJORITY) of us who love to save a buck live below the Mason-Dixon line. That’s fine and dandy for all of you who frequent the Publix, Kroger and Safeway. What about those of us who want to know the weekly deals at Price Chopper, Wegmans or (for the time being, anyway) P&C? That’s where I hope to fill in. I don’t want this to be just another Walgreens or Rite Aid blog- and I promise I won’t let you miss out on those deals. This is going to be all that… and MORE. Excited yet? Yeah, me too! Let’s get to $AVING!!