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Personalized CD Wallet - only $4.99 with free shipping

2010-02-04T08:55:00.000-08:00

Another cracking offer from ArtsCow Coupons. For under $5, you can now customize a leather CD wallet, fit for carrying up to 20 CD/DVDs. Print your favorite photos, logos or designs onto this styled accessory.

You can head over here to check it out!

Happy Shopping!

Photo Key Chain - $1.99 incl. Free Shipping

2010-02-04T08:53:00.000-08:00

Make your own keepsake souvenirs with our photo key chain promotion brought to you by ArtsCow Coupons. At just $1.99 with no delivery fees required. Head over here to check it out!

Photo Drinks Coaster 99 Cents Each with Free Shipping

2010-02-04T08:51:00.001-08:00

Here is another great deal from artscow. Picture coasters for only $0.99/each with free shipping. You really cant be that. Its the same as before just go here and select the picture coasters and use

Coupon Code: DRK99CST
Expiry Date: 02/28/2010

Terms and Conditions

No quantity limit.

Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers.

ArtsCow has the right to terminate this promotion at any given time without prior notice.

In case of dispute, ArtsCow’s decision is final.

ArtsCow also has alot of other great cheap offers that are high quality that you can check out to!

Happy Shopping!

Photo Shoulder Handbag - $17.99/each shipped

2010-02-04T08:44:00.000-08:00

Artscow has a new coupons surfacing around for a photo shoulder bag for $17.99/each with a coupon code and no quantity limit! I have ordered a few free things from this site and wasn't dissappointed at all!

Just use Coupon Code: FAVBAG1799 at the checkout to get the price above!
Expiry Date: 02/28/2010

Terms and Conditions
1. No quantity limit.
2. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers.
3. ArtsCow has the right to terminate this promotion at any given time without prior notice.
4. In case of dispute, ArtsCow’s decision is final.

You can find more great deals from the by becoming a fan of the on facebook here.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

3 New & Free Home Made Simple Coupon Books!

2010-02-03T08:14:00.000-08:00

You can sign up for three different free Homemade Simple coupon booklets right now. Go here and click on each of the three different coupon links to get your free coupon booklets.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Free ConAgra Coupon Booklet Is Back!

2010-02-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

For those of you who missed this great freebie last week. It is back! You will want to sign up ASAP if you want one. Walmart sold out of the free coupon booklet very quickly last week.

Click here to get a ConAgra coupon booklet. The booket contains $17 in coupon savings.

Thanks Cindy!

Hasbro Printable Coupons!

2010-02-01T08:03:00.000-08:00

(actual picture of some of the coupons. click on it to make it bigger or visit here to see them all)

Coupons.com has reset and they have some really good hasbro game and toy coupons that range from $3-$5 off of the game and toys! These are great for me because now i can stock up for game night when me and ryan have it and maybe have friends over for it sometime too. The toys are great to because its the begining of the year which means there are a lot of birthday parties coming up and its always nice to stretch a little bit of money here and there : )

Happy Shopping!

B1G1 Free At Yankee Candle!

2010-01-30T17:21:00.000-08:00

Use any of the codes below for “Buy One Get One Free” candles from YankeeCandle.com. Shipping is $5.00.

Small Jar – CRM001Z
Medium Jar – CRM001Y
Large Jar – CRM001X

Go HERE to select the candles you want and to place your order.

Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady!

HOT Target Coupon

2010-01-30T17:14:00.000-08:00

(this isn't the actual cover. the cover has a mud pie dessert on it)

I got my issue of Family Circle (from my free 3 months) and while i was flipping through they had a $1.00 any up & up purchase of $3 or more. It may not seem like a lot but match it with a good sale and you can save a little bit of money! Just keep your eyes peeled for the march issues in store if you missed the free 3 months. You can also find some really good coupons in some of the issues as well. Right now they have a promotion going on buy 1 year subscription for $15.98 and get 1 year free.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

A Few Freebies To Start Off Your Week!

2010-01-30T17:10:00.001-08:00

This Week's Freebies:

Get a free coupon book with $10 in savings from Pillsbury from here.

Register for a FREE sample of Redken’s New Style Collection. You can choose from 3 different samples.

Get a free sample of Cream of Wheat here. You can choose from five different varieties.

Thanks To: Grocery Shop For Free, & Money Saving Mom For These Great Deals!

Just a Few Of The Goodies I Have Gotten In The Mail The Past Two Days!

2010-01-21T13:39:00.001-08:00

I will be posting how to get these FREE goodies delivered to your mailbox too this year.

Tomorrow Will Be Walmart & Target Deals See You Then!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

My Kroger Shopping Trip 1/21

2010-01-21T10:17:00.000-08:00

All of this today cost me $4.47
and i got two catalina coupons!

Heres how you can get this too!

Quaker Instant Oatmeal- $1.88/ea
i used 2 $1/1 printable coupons fount here and here
Final Price $0.88/ea

Starkist Pouch Tuna- $1.00/ea they were on the 10 for 10 deal (prices vary)
used 4 $1/1 printable coupons fount here
Final Price- Free!

Danimals Yougurt $1.88/ea
Used $1/1 from SS 10/4 insert
Final price $0.88/ea

Grands Biscuits The Small Container $1.00/ea
used 2 $.50/1 coupons fount here (doubled)
Final Price- Free!

Oreo & Chips AHoy Snack Bags $1.00/ea
used a $2/2 coupon here
Final Price- Free!

Colgate Toothpaste $1.00/ea
used $1/1 coupon from SS 1/17 insert
Final Price- Free!

Kroger Wavy Potato Chips $1.00/ea

Kroger French Onion Dip $1.00/ea
Manager Special $0.49/ea with an expiration of feb 17th!

All together i saved $11.00 in coupons
$1.00 in Bonus Coupons and
$9.98 in Store Coupons and Savings

The Catalina Coupons Are Save $0.50 on any one 2.5oz Bumble Bee Tuna Pouch
and Save UP TO $4.00 when you buy Pilsburry Refridgerated Grands, Cresents etc.
Buy (4) & Get $2.00 off your next order
Buy (5) & Get $3.00 off your next order
Buy (6) or more & get $4.00 off your next order

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Yay For Free Movie Night!

2010-01-21T10:11:00.000-08:00

I have seen alot of ladies post about the redbox coupons and as i get them and make sure they work i will be filling in everyone on them! In the mean time blockbuster has a great deal going on with their Blockbuster by mail. Right now you can try it free for two weeks by going here and signing up. Im not sure if it does it for everyone but when i signed up i got an e-coupon for a free movie rental in store that i used today for a movie night tonight! Hope you ladies enjoy!

MIA For A While But Now Im Back!

2010-01-05T09:46:00.001-08:00

So i have been MIA for a little while and to be honest i took a break from couponing. Since i am very new to this all it took alot of time to learn how to do it and im still learning. But with the holidays back to back like they were and getting ready for christmas i just didn't have the time!

Well now thats its a new year im am going to hit this full force and its part of my new years resolution but the end of the year i will have this down pact! For my first post of 2010 i would like to share with you guys how i keep myself organized when shopping and finding great deals.

First thing i first you have to have some kind of organization and im not talking about all your coupons in an envelope or ziplock bag but im not telling you to go out and spend $40+ on a coupon organizer. I did it very seimple by purchasing a small accordian file (pictured below) it has all the pockets i need plus some!

After i got home i went ahead and labeled my tabs with things that were easy for me but you may want to go more in depth about it but for me i simply labeled:

Food
Pet
Personal
Laundry
Kitchen
Bathroom
Cleaning Supplies
Medicines

and just so i know what coupons im using where i put extra tabs for:
Wal-Mart
Target
Kroger
Food Depot

For wallgreens and cvs i do have ziplock bags that are labled that i stick in the front.

One thing i have learned through trial and error is always always have your coupons with you! You never know when you might spot a good deal that someone didn't mention or something your family uses! I have done this many of times and had to go back again and get it. The good thing to the little organizer is it fits in your purse so there is no need to lug a big book in the store with you and have to keep flipping pages! This was just way easier for me than organizing a book.

Another thing that i do is i keep all the ads and mark the deals that are good on things me and my family use and then i make a shopping list based off of it. Its a good thing to carry the ad with you just in case there is a wrong price and they dont note it like target does.

Then there is a blog. I first created this one just to follow some special ladies that are devoted to this and helping others achieve their goals with it. I will mention them later on so you have a list or who to visit. Almost every week without fail they will list the deals for Kroger, Target, Meyer and etc so you can know what to expect. For me remembering all that was hard so what i started doing was making a deals list for each store. I would copy the deals i could use and past them in word and make a deal list and sort through my coupons ahead of time so i knew where everything was. After i didn't all this i file the list and coupons behind each store tab so its all right there when i need it. Also i make a shopping list with the stores names and what im getting there so i know what i am getting where.

This is just a few things that helped me get started although for others it might be different. I would love to know how you all got started with couponing! Ill post all my good deals i get on friday if it doesn't snow and ice over here!

Here is a list of lovely ladies you will want to check out:

Happy Home Maker Cindy

Money Saving Mom

The Frugal Girls

The Krazy Coupon Lady

New Victoria Secret Code Available!

2009-12-07T17:23:00.001-08:00

Victoria Secret is offering a new code for 15% off your entire purchase with code VSSAVE15

Happy Shopping Everyone!

HOT TARGET DEAL!

2009-12-04T13:20:00.000-08:00

I just noticed coupons.com has reset itself and i wanted to clue everyone in on this hot target deal.

Target has their christmas Mr. Potato Heads for 5.99 each. If you use teh 1/$5.00 coupon here (im not sure how many times you can print it) you can get them for $.99 each! You can find these in the christmas section.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Christmas Gifts At Unbeatable Prices!

2009-12-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

First off i would like to say i LOVE cyber Monday. For those of you who dont know what it is, its the monday after thanksgiving where most online sites such as amazon, ebates, walmart, target etc have major markdowns and amazing deals and you dont even have to get out of your pjs to shop.

While i was on amazon shopping for christmas gifts i got a whim to look for leather gloves for my sister in law. These babies are expensive it you dont know where to look. Even at target, walmart and tj maxx they were $30 and above! With the recession and us being on one income and ryan going to school we are on a very tight budget. So i decided to look on amazon because i had a free $5.70 i got from here doing surverys (yes its legit). I began looking and fount the same results as before until i came across some that were only $9.97 i was hesitant because i didn't know if they would be cheap looking or not. I thought about it for a while and i decided to take the plunge and i ordered them. I only paid $9.97 because the gift card i had gotten before covered shipping. Boy let me tell you im ordering me a pair! They are so soft and have an inner lining that is soft and keeps your hands warm! I really think she is going to like them alot and you can't beat $9.97 for leather gloves of this quality!

On to my next perfect gift at a bargain price is the Light Up Glow Worm Babydoll.
If you like me and you have nieces or a daughter who loves babydolls this gift idea is perfect as part of a gift or to donate (i bought two one to donate to toys for tots) they are normally $9.99 at target and i used 2/$3 off coupons fount here and got them for $6.99 each!

with all this saving i have been doing and cash back on things i have been able to wiggle and buy a little more for everyone and still stay within my christmas budget!

Have you guys gotten any really good deals on christmas items or do you have a certain strategy for christmas shopping? If so id love to hear about them!

One Click Donates Check It Out & Pass It On!

2009-12-03T14:10:00.000-08:00

My #1 Cause I Support Right Now Is....

At Click To Give you can click and donate to 6 different causes. If your wondering what they causes are, they are hunger, breast cancer, child health, literacy, rain forest and animal rescue. Its as easy as just clicking a button once a day! Please keep passing this on and keep the clicking going everyone! Click Here To Donate!

Up To 50% Off Of Victoria Secret Winter Faves!

2009-12-03T12:06:00.000-08:00

Get up to 50% off 100+ Winter Favorites, Coats, Sweaters and Much More!
How Do You Get This Deal? Its Easy!

Add qualifying items found here to your shopping bag
Enter Offer Code VS25 at checkout
Discount Will Be Deducted From The Price Of Your Items After The Code Is Applied.

Some Other Great Deals They Have Going On Are:

Pink Panties 7 For $24.50

Free Slippers With PJ Purchase With Special Offer Code PJGIFT

Also if you spend $100 or more you can also get free 2nd day express delivery shipping using special offer code SHIPQUICK

This deal ends sunday so hurry and get your orders in!

HOT High $$ Coupons In Home Made Simple

2009-12-03T11:54:00.000-08:00

I just got my home made simple booklet in the mail today and they have some great high $$ coupons in there. Some of my favorites are $1.00 off Dawn Hand Renewal, $1.00 off of one swiffer duster starter kit or refill, and $1.00 off cascade packs or liquid. If you haven't already gotten yours or requested it you can get one here.

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!

$.10 4x6 Photo Prints At Walgreens!

2009-12-03T08:37:00.000-08:00

3 days are left on this great offer. You can order 50 or more 4x6 prints on

walgreens online and pay just $.10 a print with code JOY10.

Hurry This Offer Ends In 3 Days!

Happy Shopping Everyone!

FREE $5.00 Gift Card To Borders!

2009-12-02T19:59:00.000-08:00

You can get a $5.00 gift card to borders when you buy the
Guinness Book Of World Records 2010 The book of The Decade

In-Stores Only! Now Through Tuesday December 8th.

Have You Heard About Ebates

2009-12-02T18:15:00.000-08:00

Ebates is such a great site if you do alot of online shopping or if you dont its a great way to start! With ebates every purchase you get cash back for plus you get great coupon codes for online shopping.

Here are just a few of my examples:

Victoria Secret-

I got a code (expired now) for 3 selected sweatshirts from Victoria Secret for $30!
not only did i get that code but i got another one for 20% off my purchase and one last
code for a free scarf with any sweater purchase. Now i know some of these if not all were
listed on the site but here is the best part, I paid around $35 after the discount and shipping
cost and ebates gave me $1.80 back on that purchase.

Restaurants.com-

I got a code (expired now) for 80% off of any $25.00 gift card purchase i made. I was able to get $50 worth of restaurant gift cards for $4.50 total! To top that off they also gave me $.40 back on each gift card purchase i made.

Its fast, easy and secure and FREE! Whats better than Free? They give you $5.00 back automatically just for signing up! So what are you wait for? You can sign up here and get started!

HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE!

Kroger Reminder

2009-12-02T16:56:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow ONLY!

At Kroger you can get Kellogs Cereal and Bars, Keebler or

Sunshine Cookies and Crackers or Kashi Cereal and Crackers

Pair with some coupons that were recently on coupons.com etc.
if you have them and you can score some really good deals!

For 50% off Retail Price!

While Supplies Last & 1 Day Only!

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Free Standard Shipping At Fredericks Of Hollywood!

2009-12-02T16:49:00.000-08:00

Right now Fredericks Of Hollywood has free shipping on all orders of $25 or more. No code needed as soon as you have $25 in your shopping cart standard shipping is automatically deducted!

Happy Shopping Everyone!

Last Day For 20% Off Your Victoria Secret Order!

2009-12-02T13:27:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day for 20% off your entire order over at victoria secret with offer code VSSAVE20. They have great deals on sweaters and if you can also grab a free scarf here with special offer code SCARF09. Happy Shopping Everyone!

$1 Shipping At Bath and Body Works Today Only!

2009-12-02T13:11:00.000-08:00

Today only bath and body works is offering $1.00 shipping on orders $30 and over with code SHIP1 at checkout. They also have some great stocking stuff deals going on as well i would hurry over and check it out if i were you!

Hot Coupons At Coupons.com

2009-11-29T07:28:00.001-08:00

I would scoop these coupons up before coupons.com resets and they are gone!

Kroger 10 For $10 Sale This Week!

2009-11-28T16:35:00.000-08:00

This would be a great week for stockpiling since kroger is having its 10 For $10 sale going on this week! Here are some deals that i think are really good for stockpiling or if you just use alot of it:

Stockpile Deals:

Kroger Salad Dressing (10 For $10)

Barilla Pasta (10 for $10)

Rice A Roni or Pasta Roni (10 for $10)

Kroger Sandwhich Bags Snap and Seal (10 for $10)

Glade Room Sprays (10 for $10)

Crest Toothpaste (2 for $3)

Ivory Body Wash or Bar Soap (10 for $10)

Dial Liquid Hand Soap (10 for $10)

Arm & Hammer Ultra Max Deodorant (10 for $10)

Coast or Dial Bar Soap (10 for $10)

Suave Shampoo & Conditioner (10 for $10)

V05 Shampoo & Conditioner (10 for $10)

Kroger Mouth Rinse (10 for $10)

These are just some great deals on the krogers 10 for $10 sale list:

Coca-Cola 2 liters

Kroger Breads

Gala, Braeburn or Granny Smith Apples 10lbs for $10 (thats $1.00 a lb!)

Kroger Mini Peeled Carrots or Red Radishes

Minute Maid Fruit Drinks

Avocados

Bartlett Pears 10lbs for $10 (again thats $1.00 a lb!)

Pillsbury Grands, Jr Biscuits, Crescents, or Cinnamon Rolls

Chef Boyardee Pasta or Manwich Sandwich Sauce

Gatorade Sports Drinks

7 Up Or Diet Rite 2 Liters

Private Selection Ice Cream (16 oz)

Banquet or Michelina's Frozen Entrees

Sundia Fruit Cups

Armour Cracker Crunchers

Gwaltney Great Dogs or Bologna

Progresso Soups

Kroger Saltine Crackers

Lays Stax or Combos

Tony's Crispy Crust Pizzas

Parkway Margarine

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix

Turkey Hill Tea

Kroger Pretzels

Kroger Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dips

Kroger Fruit Snacks

Hunts Snack Pudding

A Couple of Other Great Deals Going On At Kroger Are:

Buy $100 in gift cards (participating) and get $10 off a checkout!

30% Off Maybeline Eye & Face Cosmetics

40% Off Sally Hansen Lip or Nail Products

Buy 3 Breyers Ice Cream (48oz) or Sara Lee Frozen Pies (27-37oz) and Receive $3.00 Off!

Sale Price $3.29
-$1.00 off each
Final Cost= 2.29 each!

Im sure there will be way more deals in the store but i thought i would share what i came across with you all tonight.

Happy Shopping!

Del Monte Canned Fruit (10 for $10) I Think there is also a coupon floating around please let me know if there is so i can update this!

HOT DEAL AT KROGER 1 DAY ONLY

2009-11-28T16:28:00.001-08:00

Thursday December 3rd Only

You can get Kellogs Cereal and Bars, Keebler or
Sunshine Cookies and Crackers or Kashi Cereal and Crackers

For 50% off Retail Price!
While Supplies Last & 1 Day Only!

Reduced Meat, How Many Of You Buy It?

2009-11-25T18:55:00.000-08:00

I love seeing this sticker on certain items i buy reguarly especially reduced meats. Im sure all of us know how much the cost of meat is now a days. Point blank outrageous and they dont make coupons for it either(not to my knowledge). Now i had always wondered how my mom always had a freezer full of stuff meats, breads, etc. anything freezeable. Finally i went to the grocery store with her and saw her in action. I will advise before i go on its best to go early in the morning say around 9 or 9:30 ish, as for the day you will just have to find out how your local kroger does their major markdowns, for me mine does them every wed. If your wondering how much you can save it all depends on when you get it. I normally get mine when its first marked down because its still fresh and not turning green or brown, but i think you might be able to wait one more day to see if they mark it down again. For an example i got about 2lbs of ground chuck it would of normally been $5.00 but since it was marked down i got it for under $3.50 and i got 4 of them which saved me about $1.50 per package. I also manage to pick up a bulk pack of pork chops that are normally $8.00 for $5.00 which saved me $3.00. Those are just some examples and if your not a local kroger shopper than you can also find these deals at walmart. For an example at walmart i got 2 t bone steaks that were $12.00 each for $6.00 each. Also at kroger keep a look out for manager specials on breads and etc. They are all over the store and if you use them or freeze them in the right amount of time you can really save big and stock up!

Now i have to ask my original question. Do any of you readers ever buy reduced meat?

HOT Thanksgiving Target Deals

2009-11-23T09:06:00.000-08:00

Target is having a sale on Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes, Stove Top Stuffing and Heinz Jar Gravy for $.79 each until November 28th (may vary by region).

I recently stocked up on the potatoes a couple weeks ago and i just recently got some more coupons for the potatoes again from the 11/15 coupon insert that im going to use. Also if you printed the heinz 3/$1.00 coupon (i forgot where i got it) you can get three jars for $1.37 and the potatoes would be $.44 a box after the $.35 coupon in the 11/15 coupon insert.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone Be Safe!

HOT Kroger Deal

2009-11-23T08:55:00.000-08:00

I was in kroger this morning picking up a couple of things when i noticed that they had their Knoor Rice and Pasta Side dishes on sale for $1.09 with your kroger plus card. Last week i had bought three papers and i remembered that i had the coupons at home but i couldn't remember how much it was for so i came home and looked and its 2/$.50.

As most of you know Kroger doubles most coupons $.50 and under so it would be like a BOGO on them : )

New E-Coupon Site For Kroger

2009-11-18T10:46:00.000-08:00

Click here to sign up for the SoftCoin eCoupons and add the savings to your shopper’s card. Coupons vary by zip code.

Thanks Cindy!

My First Frugal Target Trip Ever!

2009-11-13T11:37:00.000-08:00

As most of you know im totally new to this "Frugal Living" and im trying to switch over. Well today was my first day out shopping with coupons in hand (all of them being printed).

As you can see i got a good bit for me only feeding 2 people but it goes a long way and helps slash the grocery bill alot in the future.

How much do you think all this stuff i have here cost?
Well here is a break down for you:

2 boxes of Healthy Harvest Penne Rigate Pasta @ $1.29 each
2 boxes of Healthy Harvest Rotoni Pasta @ $1.29 each
2 boxes of Healthy Harvest Spaghetti Noodles @ 1.29 each

Then i used 3/$1 off 2 coupons from here
and only paid $1.58 for two

I also scooped up some baby wipes some for a friend

3 packs of 88 scented baby wipes @ $1.89 each
7 packs of 40 unscented baby wipes @ $.97 each

Then i used 10/$1 off coupons for each one from here
and only paid $2.67 for all of them

I also snagged some betty crocker potatoes at a great price

2 boxes of Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes @$.79 a box
3 boxes of Betty Crocker Scalloped Potatoes @ $.79 a box
2 boxes of Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes @ $.79 a box

i used 7/$.40 off coupons fount here and here and here

Everything List Above Only Cost Me $ 11.04 :D

On A Side Note: I actually had to go back because i forgot about them but i picked up two of the Santa Mr. potato heads for $.99 each after 2/$5 off coupons from here.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Christmas On A Budget.

2009-11-09T10:13:00.000-08:00

As many of us know this economy sucks and it doesn't help with prices going up. Me and Ryan had a long talk about the holidays coming up especially Christmas (my favorite holiday and not just for the presents) and we were talking about how many people we had to buy for. The total comes to 21 people and that's just immediate family. I totally freaked out when i realized how much that was and i really wasn't sure how we were going to be able to do christmas this year until today. I was job hunting when i stopped in at T.J Maxx (one of my favorite stores) and actually walked around the ENTIRE store and as i rounded one of the isles i seen it they had a kids department and they had toys and stuff. So my curiosity got the best of me and i went over and looked and they had alot of toys that were on the kids christmas lists for practically nothing! Then as i started looking around more i fount more ideas for christmas gifts. So my plan of action now is to make a list of all the people we have to buy for and then start little by little christmas shopping. Ill update my blog as i go along.

What are your christmas shopping plans?

Coupon Crazy Much?

2009-11-05T16:09:00.000-08:00

So today we got the normal thursday edge newspaper we normally get and it gives you a sneak peak into the sundays coupons (its also a great way i get double ones) and i noticed since i started shopping at kroger you look at your coupons differently and you pay closer attention. Before i would see $.50 off of something and think its not worth it and i would only clip the ones that said $1.00 or more. Well since i fount out that kroger doubles $.50 or less coupons i have been looking at things in a whole new light and i have been clipping way more coupons than before! Unfortunatly i wont be able to use any until my next shopping trip next week but its ok shopping twice a month for groceries isn't that bad is it? Maybe soon i can start shopping for just the month wouldn't that be nice?

Tips i have learned so far that i thought i would share:

Dont be afraid to buy reduced meat (especially bulk sizes) because you can divide it out freeze it and use it when your ready!

Look for clearance items such as things that are close to its experation date that you know will be eaten before or that you can freeze until your ready to use them. You can score some pretty good deals on them.

One thing i will live by for as long as they have it is Aldi for milk. I know it may not seem like a huge deal since it has gone down drastically but for quite a while aldi has had their gallons of milk on sale for $1.49 each. You can buy quite a few of these freeze them (be sure to take out about a cup and shake well before you use it) and not have to buy milk for a while.

This is the most important tip that i will stress to anyone starting out on this journey. Make Sure You Have Room For Everything You Buy! A deep freezer is pretty handy for meats and stuff like that and dont be afraid to use a guest bedroom closet or drawers just rememeber to empty them when you have guest staying for a while!

Hope you guys can use these tips or if you have any to share im more than willing to learn!

CVS Extra Bucks Breakdown

2009-11-05T10:45:00.000-08:00

So i have seen alot of ladies talk about how much they save at CVS and etc. One of the main things i hear them talk about also is CVS Extra Bucks. I never knew what they were and wanted to know so i researched it and fount this:

The Extra Bucks program at CVS is a bonus program for frequent shoppers.

The Extra Bucks are basically coupons. Each “buck” is equivalent to $1. In order to participate, you will need an ExtraCare card, which you should have anyway in order to get sale prices at CVS. If you don’t have one, you can get one here.

There are several ways to earn Extra Bucks.
1) You get 2 percent back for all your total purchases (excludes alcohol, tobacco, lottery, gift cards, money orders, postage stamps, pre-paid cards, prescriptions, and special order Home Health Care items, including footwear).
2) You get one Extra Buck for every two prescriptions you buy

For these two types of purchases, Bucks are awarded every three months. CVS will track how much you’ve spent for the three-month period and then give you the Extra Bucks at the end of the quarter.

You can also earn additional bucks every week with special promotions on specific products. If you check out your Sunday circular from CVS, you will usually find several items that have Extra Bucks savings noted next to them. Usually it’s something like “Earn 2 Extra Bucks.” Sometimes the ad even goes through the math to show you what the final cost will be after the Extra Bucks.

So, let’s say Head & Shoulders is on sale this week for $3.99. Then, there’s a note in the flieer saying that you can earn two Extra Bucks if you buy Head & Shoulders. Here’s what would happen:
1) You’d go to the store and buy Head & Shoulders for $3.99. You’d make sure the cashier scans your ExtraCare card when you do. (If you happened to have a manufacturer’s coupon as well, you could use that, too, for additional savings.)
2) You would earn two Extra Bucks for buying Head & Shoulders. Usually, the Bucks will be available 24 or 48 hours after the purchase. Once that time has elapsed, you can access your Extra Bucks online, print them out at home and use them on your next purchase. Or, the next time you buy something at CVS, the Extra Bucks print out at the bottom of your receipt.[An update on this policy, posted April 17, 2007: In April 2007, CVS eliminated this two-day waiting period. ExtraCare Bucks now print out immediately when you make the qualifying purchase, and the company is planning to install kiosks where you can print out your Bucks in stores.]
3) So, deducting the $2 in Extra Bucks, your final cost would be $1.99. It’s a great way to save, but it’s kind of like delayed gratification. If you can get in the habit of always buying the items that qualify for Extra Bucks, you can get in a cycle where you pretty much always have some to redeem.

I really like this program because once you’ve earned them, you can use Extra Bucks on anything. It’s like a dollar bill. You can also use several Extra Bucks coupons all at once, adding to your savings.

You should note that Extra Bucks do expire, so you need to pay attention to the expiration dates.

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The QuickTrip Coupons Are Back!

2009-11-05T10:09:00.000-08:00

Although they aren't the free sandwich, wrap or salad one they do have the 1/$1.00 Off of any of their sandwiches. For me i dont personally make it a habit to eat at quick trip sandwiches all the time but since my step dad is on the road alot for his job he sometimes will stop in to get gas, something to drink or something to eat so i give them to him to use. You can find them here but i think its limit 1 per computer though : (

My First Kroger Match Up!

2009-11-04T12:47:00.000-08:00

So this is my first ever kroger match up so please bear with me if something is missing!

Deals This Week 11/1-11/7:

Buy 10 Save $5- This is such a great deal but you have to be smart about it. Instead of buying 1 of everything (things you know you or your family wont use) buy what you and your family will use and if something is a good deal or you can get something for free with your coupons stock up!

Some of the Buy 10 save $5 items are-

Gatorade Sports Drinks $.99 with your plus card. buy 10 items and they are only $.49 each!

Bounty Paper Towels (6 big rolls or 8 regular rolls) $5.99 each with your plus card plus if you load the 1/$1 off coupon on your kroger card you can get them for $4.99 each!

Betty Crocker Potatoes (selected varieties) $1.49 each with your plus card. buy 10 items and they are only $.99. If you use the 1/$.40 off coupon fount here your local kroger will most likely double it and you will only pay $.54 each. You can only print 1 per computer though. (luckily i have 3 computers at my house)

Birdseye Veggies $1.99 with your plus card. buy 10 items and they are only $1.49 each. If you use the 1/$.50 coupon fount here your local kroger will most likely double it and you will only pay $.49 each.

Kids Yoplait Yogurt $1.49 with your kroger plus card. buy 10 items they are only $1.49 each. If you use the 1/$.40 coupon fount here you will only pay $.69 each for them.

Nestle Toll House Morsels $1.99 with your kroger plus card. buy 10 items and they are only $1.49 each. If you also use the 1/$.50 off coupon in this past sundays coupon insert you will only pay $.49 each!

Special K Bars $2.49 with your kroger plus card. buy 10 items and they are only $1.99 each. If you use the 2/$1.00 coupon fount here you can get them for only $2.98 for two.

Keebler Fudge Shop Cookies $1.49 with your kroger plus card. Buy 10 items and they are only $.99 each. If you use the 2/$1.50 off coupon fount here you get two of them for only $.48

Thats all i have for now based on the weekly ad they sent out but if you go instore make sure to look for the buy 10 save $5 tags because you can really save if you use your coupons too!

140 Free Return Address Labels From Vista Print

2009-11-04T12:04:00.000-08:00

I just ordered my free labels today, and paid just over $3 for shipping. They have so many different designs to choose from the possibilities are endless!

First, go here
Then click on free return address labels link
Click on labels, create your labels, and then checkout.
You'll get 140 labels for Free and just pay around $3.00 for shipping!

Hope you guys enjoy! I can't wait to get mine in the mail!

{Thanks The Frugal Girls!}

Donate Your Expired Coupons

2009-11-04T09:54:00.000-08:00

Gather up your expired coupons (no more than 3 months past the expiration date). Your coupons need to be clipped already (you will want to do so to cut down on shipping costs anyhow). They can only accept manufacturer’s coupons from the newspaper or magazines. They can not accept internet printables or store coupons.

Send them to Tammy at this address:

Overseas Coupon Program

c/o ArmyHousehold6

5804 Harr Ave Unit D

Colorado Springs, CO 80902

What a great way to be able to support our troops! Please take a little of your time and help a military family out instead of throwing your coupons in the trash.

I forgot where i got this from but if i find out who it is credit will be given to them!

My First Post On My New Blog

2009-11-04T09:46:00.000-08:00

I created this blog so i can track my journey while trying to be frugal. This economy is so tough out there im looking to save every dollar i can. Also i needed a place for the other blogs i follow outside of my personal life blog : )

I dont know much about being "Frugal" but i have read alot of blogs about CVS Deals and Coupons, Give Aways etc. and i noticed how much money these ladies were saving so i thought i would try to jump on the bandwagon and see what it was all about and since i love blogging i thought i would blog about it as i go :)