Thought of the Day

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember.  I do and I understand." 

Confucius, on Learning

Couponing for Community Update

Don't forget next week is Couponing for Community donation week.  If you have a blog, its not too late to sign up.

Couponing for Community is an effort by couponers all over America to use the power of couponing to make a united impact. By using your couponing skills start buying extra items each week while you are shopping to give to a homeless shelter, food pantry, or a friend in need during the week of May 8-14, 2011! May 14 is also National Stamp Out Hunger day, so giving is as easy as leaving a bag of non-perishable items by your mailbox.

I have been gathering my items to donate.  I first went through my stockpile and pulled items out to donate.  I have picked up a few extra items in the past few weeks while couponing shopping.  I have also set aside $20 to purchase more items this week by using coupons. 

Here is what I have collected so far: 

Hygiene Products

Grocery Items

I will share my totals with you next week along with what I purchased with $20.

Today's Favorite Coupon = Great Deals at Food Lion and Lowes Foods

My favorite coupon today is .60/3 off Old El Paso Products. 

Combine this coupon along with the sales at Lowes Foods and Food Lion this week to get some great deals on Old El Paso products.

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods - 5/4-5/10

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week:

Reminder:  Lowes Foods doubles up to 20 coupons per customer up to .99 per day.  Also, you can add Cellfire coupons to your Lowes rewards card.


Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.99/lb.

New York Strip Steak - $7.99/lb.

Strawberries 1lb. - $2

Scott Paper Towels 6 Rolls - $3.99 Fresh Reward E-Offer
Use $1/6 Scott Naturals Paper Towels coupon from 4/17 SS
Final Price - $2.99

El Paso Refried Beans - $1
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - .60 each

Old El Paso Taco Shells - $1.25
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - .85 each

Old El Paso Dinners Kits - $2
Buy 3 and use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.60 each when you buy 3

Taco Bell Dinner Kits - $2
Buy 2 and Use .75/2 printable coupon
Final Price - 1.25 each

Yoplait Yogurt - .50
Buy 6 and Use .40/6 yogurt printable
Final Price - .37 each when you buy 6

Michelina's - $1
Buy 5 and Use $1/5 printable coupon
Final Price - .80 each when you buy 5

Oscar Mayer Bacon - $3.74
Use .75/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $2.24

Fuze - $1
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 coupon from 4/10 SS
Final Price .50 each when you buy 2

Healthy Choice Frozen Dinners or Steamers - $2
Use $1/1 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamer coupon from May All You
Final Price - $1

New York Texas Toast - $2
Use .50/1 New York Frozen Product coupon from May All You
Final Price - $1


I will be making a trip to Lowes Foods this week.  What are your favorite deals?

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week - 5/4-5/10

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Food Lion this week:






3 Day Sale Items (Starts Friday 8am)

Kellogg's Pop Tarts- 8ct - 2/$3

Ken's Salad Dressing - 16oz. - .99

Manwich 15.5 oz - .79

Chicken of the Sea Light Tuna - 3/$1

Food Lion Mustard - 9oz - 2/$1

Strawberries 1lb. - 2/$4

Green Peppers - .59 each

Hunt's Ketchup - $1

Old El Paso Dinner Kits - $3.19
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - $2.99 each

Old El Paso Refried Beams - $1.49
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.29

Old El Paso Rice - $1.99
Buy 3 and Use .60/3 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.79

Ball Park Meat Franks - 2/$5
Use .55/1 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.95

There is not any great deals here for me.  What are your favorite deals this week?

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Free sample of Nescafe Tasters Choice. - Request Here!

Free sample of Designer Whey Protein. - Request Here!

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Thought of the Day

"Life is like riding a bicycle.  To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

Albert Einstein

Today's Favorite Coupon = .63 Taco Bell Shells at Wal-Mart

Walmart has Taco Bell shells for $1. Buy 2 and use coupon to get them fo.63 each.

 Click here to print!

My Favorite Deals at Dollar General - 5/1-5/7

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Dollar General this week:




Pepsi or Mountain Dew - 2 Liter - $1

Hunt's Ketchup - $1

Chef Boyardee 15 oz. - $1

Secret Fresh Effects or Scent Expressions - $2.50
Use $1/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $1.50

Kellogg Cereals - $2.50
Buy 2 and Use $1/2 Special K cereal 5/1 RP
Final Price - $2 when you buy 2

Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner - $3.50
Buy 2 and Use $3/2 coupon 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $2 each when you buy 2

Mother's Day Cards - $1

Mother's Day Balloons - $1


What are your favorite deals?

Zulily - Sign Up for Great Deals for Moms and Babies

Click here to sign up with Zulily - You'll receive an email for great deals for moms and babies up to 70% off.

Ruby Tuesday Coupon - 25% Off Your Total Purchase

Click here to print your coupon for 25% off your total purchase.  Expires 5/9/11.

Click here to print.

Starting a Garden - Here is 2 Great Offers for Tomatoes,Blueberry Plants and Cherries

Tomatoes are one of my favorite things from the garden.  Click here to order.




Blueberries make great pies and jam.  Click here to order.




Click here to order.

Sending Flowers for Mother's Day - Here is a Great Offer!

Mother's Day is Sunday.  If you are planning to send flowers, here isa great offer.  Prices start at $19.99.  Click here to order.

Thought of the Day

"Win through action and never through argument."

Unknown

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 5/1-5/7

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Fusion Proglide Power or Manual Razor - $9.99
Receive $5+UP Reward
Use $4/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - .99 each after coupon and +UP reward
Limit 2

Dove for Men Deodorant - $3.99
Receive $3 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99

Revlon Beauty Tools - 40% off regular retail
Buy 2 - Get $4 +UP Reward


What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at Walgreens This Week - 5/1-5/7

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:



Gum Eez-Thru Flosseers - $2.00
Receive $2 Register Rewards
Final Price - FREE

Gillette Fusion Proglide - $9.89
Receive $5 Register Rewards
Use $4/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - .89 after coupon and Register Rewards

Right Guard Total Defense Body Wash  - B1G1 Free
Use B1G1 Dry Idea or Right Guard Product 5/1 RP
Final Price - 2 for FREE

Head & Shoulders Shampoo & Conditioner - 2/$8
Receive $2 Register Rewards when you buy 2
Use FREE Head & Shoulders Conditioner when you buy Shampoo - 4/17 RP
Final Price - $1.50 each after coupon and Registr Rewards

Pantene Hair Care - 2/$7
Get $1 Register Reward when you buy 2
Use $3/2 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $1.50 each after coupon and Register Reward

Scotch Tape or Padded Mailers - .39 after in-ad coupon


What are your favorite deals?

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week 5/1-5/7

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:




Colgate MaxClean SmartFoam, MaxWhite or MaxFresh Toothpaste - $2.77
Receive $2.77 ECB
Use $1 coupon from May All You magazine
Final Price - FREE + $1 overage
Limit 2

Right Guard or Dry Idea Body Wash or Deodoant - $ 2.99
Receive $1 ECB
Buy 2 and use B1G1 Free coupon 5/1 RP
Final Price - .49 each after coupon and ECB
Limit 2

Soleil Shimmer Razor Starter Kit - $ 6.99
Receive $3 ECB
Use $3/1 coupon from 5/1 SS
Final Price - .99
Limit 1

All Laundry Detergent 2x Ultra or 3x Small & Mighty - $4.99
Receive $1 ECB
Use $1/1 coupon 4/10 RP
Final Price - $2.99
Limit 2

Bounty Paper Towels (8 pack) - $7.99
Receive $2 ECB
Use .25/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $5.74 after coupon and ECB

Charmin Basic 12 count, Ultra Strong or Ultra Soft 9 count Bathroom Tissue - $4.99
Receive $1 ECB
Use .25/1 coupon from 5/1 P&G
Final Price - $3.74 after coupon and ECB

What are your favorite deals this week?

Charmin

Royal Wedding Souvenir Offer

Yes, I did watch the royal wedding last week and thought it was beautiful!!  Here is a great offer if you would like a souvenir in memory of the wedding.  Click here to order.

Thought of the Day

With the news that came last night, take a moment to remember all the innocent victims of 9/11.

Today's Favorite Coupon

I haven't tried these before but they sound great.  I will be on a lookout for these on sale.

Click here to print!

My Favorite Deals at Lowes Foods This Week - 4/27-5/3

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Lowes Foods this week:







Fresh Rewards E-Offer
Dannon Yogurt - .33
Buy 6 and Use .40/6 coupon 4/10 SS
Final Price - .20 each
Limit 6

White or Yellow Corn - .40 each

Seedless Naval Oranges - .50 each

Russet Potatoes 4 lb. Bag - $2.50


Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Items

Sanderson Farms Bone-In Split Chicken Breast - $1.99 lb - making .99 lb.

Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles - $3.99 (1.99 each)
Use $1/1 printable
Final Price - $1

Lay's Chips 3.99 (1.99 each)
Use .55/1 coupon 3/13 SS
Final Price .89 each

Wisk 2x Detergent - 6.99 (3.49 each)
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - $1.49


In-Ad Coupons

Krunchers Chips - 1.99
Use $1/1 coupon 2/27 SS
Final Price - .99
Limit 6

Lowes Foods Paper Towels, Big Roll - .80
Limit 6

Lowes Foods Bleach - .99
Limit 6

My Favorite Deals at Food Lion This Week 4/27-5/3

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Food Lion this week:






Coke - 2 Liter - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Quaker Cap'n Crunch Cereal - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Use .50/1 coupon 4/17 RP or
Use $1/2 coupon 4/17 RP

Food Lion Ketchup and Mustard - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE

Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spreadable - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE = .70 each
Use .50/1 coupon 4/17 RP or
$1/1 coupon from May all You
Final Price - As low as FREE
Limit 4

A1 Steak Sauce - $2.50
Use $1/1 coupon 4/10 SS
Final Price - $1.50

Gwaltney Great Turkey Bologna - .99

Michelina's or Lean Gourmet Dinners - .88
Use $1/5 printable coupon for Traditional or
Use $1/5 printable coupon for Lean Gourmet
Final Price - .68 each

2 FREE Recipe E-Books - Mexican and 12 Recipes for Mother's Day

Click here to sign up for the 12 Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch & Dessert!

Click here to sign up for the Mexican Recipe Ebook.

Sign Up for BuyWithMe

Sign-up and receive limited-time offerson the hottest things to do, see, and get in your city!  Click here to sign-up!

$25 Gift Certificates to Restaurant.com for $2

 
Now through April 30, you can purchase $25 Gift Certificates to Restaurant.com for $2 with Coupon Code - BONUS.  Also, with each purchased you will be entered into the April sweepstakes.  Click on the picture to order.

VistaPrint - 6 FREE Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day

6 FREE Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day - Just pay shipping and processing!  Click here to order.

Thought of the Day

If there is a will, then there is a way!

Bright Beginnings Infant Formula

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Bright Beginnings is now available to buy on diapers.com.  You can purchase 1 can or a 6 pack.  Diapers.com also offer free 1-2 day shipping on all orders over $49.  There is also free 365 day returns.   You can order online or you call 1-800-Diapers.   New customers can also receive 10% off your first order of formula at diapers.com with code GET10PCT.

Bright Beginnings is on Facebook.  You can find their page here -  Bright Beginnings on Facebook.

Freebies Still Available

The following freebies are still available this month.  Hurry and request now, they may not be available much longer.

Click here to request!

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Click here to request!

Love Red Lobster and Need Dinner Out?

Red Lobster currently has a promotion - Create your own shrimp for just $11.99. 

You can choose between the following:
New - Wood Grilled Shrimp with BBQ Glaze
New - Crunchy Potato-Crustd Shrimp
Crab and Seafood Stuffed Shrimp
Cajun Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Walt's Favorite Shrimp
Shrimp Linguini Alfredo
Coconut Shrimp Bites

All entrees come with your choice of salads and unlimited cheddar biscuits!

Buy 2 Entrees at $11.99 each
Use $4/2 entrees 3/13 SS - Expires 5/5/11
Total - $19.98 plus drinks and tip

Not bad for dinner at Red Lobster - One of my favorite places to eat!

My Shopping Trip to Lowes Foods

Here is my a list of items I purchased:

2 - Mtn Dews 2 Liters - 1.25 (way too high but I was out) = $2.50

4 - Kens Salad Dressings - $2 = $8, Used (2) $1/2= $6 or 1.50 each

1 - Sargento Shredded Cheese = 1.74, Used .55/1 coupon = .64

12 - Bird's Eye Vegetables - 1.00 ea = 12.00, Used (6) $1/3 coupons = $8 or .66 each

2 - Simply Potatoes - 1.44 each = $2.88

2 - Gerber Puffs - $2 each = $4

2 - New York Texas Toast Croutons - 1.50 = $3, Used (2) .50 coupons = $1 or .50 each

9 - Gerber Baby Foods - 1.00 each = $9

Total OOP - 34.02

Coupons Used (incl. doubles) - 9.10

Lowes Rewards Savings - 28.58

Total Saved - 37.68

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Today's Favorite Coupon = Wisk Detergent for $2

Dollar General (and possibly other stores) has Wisk Laundry Detergent for $4.

  Use this $2 printable coupon and you can get it for $2.

  Remember to hit your back button to print it twice.

Dollar General Deals This Week - 4/24-4/30

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:

Dollar General Printable Coupon for 25% off Drinkware and Tableware 



Wisk Laundry Detergent - $4
Use $2/1 Printable Coupon
Final Price - $2

Huggies Diapers - $10
Use $2 Dollar General Printable and
Use $3/1 Printable Coupon
Final Price - $5

Huggies Baby Wipes - $2.50
Use .50/1 coupon 4/17 RP
Final Price - $2

Nivea Women's Body Wash - $2.75
Use $3/1 coupon 4/17 RP
Final Price - FREE + .25 overage

Comet Powder - $1
Use .25/1 printable coupon
Final Price - .75


Did you find any great deals at Dollar General this week?

Kids Eat FREE Today at Chilis

Purchase any adult entree and get a FREE kids meal.  Valid for today only with this coupon.

Thought of the Day

"Now and then its good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."

Guillaume Apollinaire

Today's Favorite Coupon = FREE Toothbrushes at Dollar General

Dollar Genral has these coupons for $1 each.

Use this coupon and get 2 for FREE. 

Click here to print.

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The winners are ...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

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The winners have been emailed.  They have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.  Thanks to everyone for entering.

FREE Batteries at Staples

This week Staples has Duracell AA or AAA 20 pack of batteries for FREE.

Price - 12.99
Receive 12.99 back in Staples Rewards
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2 per person

My Favorite Deals at Rite Aid This Week - 4/24-4/30

Here is a list of my favorite deals this week:







All M&M Mars Single Serve Candy - .88
Receive .88 +UP Reward
Final Price - FREE
Limit 2

eos Shave Cream - 2.99
Receive 2.00 +UP Reward
Final Price - .99
Limit 4

Hyland's Kid's Cough, Cold, Complete Allergy or Nite Time Cough Cold - 4.99
Receive $4 +UP Rewards
Final Price - .99






What are your favorite deals?

My Favorite Deals At Walgreens This Week - 4/24-4/30

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:



Splenda Sweetener - $2.99
Use $3 coupon 4/17 SS
Final Price - FREE

Stayfree Maxi Pads- $2.99
Receive $2.99 Register Rewards
Use $1/1 coupon 3/27 RP
Final Price- FREE + $1 overage after coupons and Register Rewards

Nexcare Bandages - $2.99
Receive $2.99 in Register Rewards
Use .50/1 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price - FREE + .50 overage after coupons and Register Rewards

Luster White 7 Toothpaste - $4.99
Receive $4 in Register Rewards
Use $1.50/1 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price - FREE + .50 overage after coupons and Register Rewards

Cap n Crunch Cereal - $1.99
Use .50/1 coupon 4/17 RP
Final Price - $1.49

What are your favorite deals this week?

My Favorite Deals at CVS This Week - 4/24-4/30

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:




Deer Park or Poland Springs Water - $3.88
Receive $1 ECB
Final Price - $2.88

Dove Men +Care - .99
Use $1/1 coupon 3/27 RP
Final Price - FREE

Bumble Bee Tuna - .59 each

Coke 2 Liters - .99 each - Limit 5

Blink Tears - 7.99
Receive 7.99 ECB
Use $1/1 coupon 4/3 SS
Final Price-  FREE + $1 overage

What are your favorite deals this week?

Groupon Deal - $40 The Body Shop Gift Certificate for $20

This groupon is good for in-stores purchases only.  Also, a great twist with this - if you use it before May 30 you will receive an additional $5.  So for $20 you get a $45 gift certificate.  This is also good on sale items.

You can purchase up to 3 groupons, click here to purchase!

Enjoy!

Thought of the Day

Do you have lots of chocolate bunnies and peeps?  Then, all you need is graham crackers to make smores.  A great way to use up all of your extra Easter candy.

Happy Easter and a Few More Thoughts!

I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter.  I hope you all had a wonderful day.   I spent the day with my family and it was wonderful.  My children received so many Easter gifts, it sorta looks like Christmas morning in my house at the moment. 

Also, I just wanted to apologize for the lack of posting the past few days.  I had family from out of town visiting and I wasn't prepared for everything that came my way.  Posting will return to normal tomorrow.


**Reminder - Purex with Zout Giveaway ending tonight.  Don't forget to enter!**