Monday, May 31, 2010
If you get the grocery ads in your mailbox then look for the redplum insert (it usually is around my ads)-it had bananas on the front this week & a $5 off $50 purchase at Publix! In Winn-Dixie's ad this week, there was a $5 off $50 gift card to certain places like Chili's or Lowe's-I'm hoping they have a Target or Wal-Mart one where I shop all the time!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Another Outlet Deal!!
If you are up early tomorrow, Saturday, May 29th, head over to your local Pacsun. The first 50 people in the door will score a FREE gift bag stuffed with a piece of monster schwag…According to the Pacsun Facebook page, this means you’ll score headphones, music, clothes or even trips! Check out the different prizes here. Note: The first 50 people in line at each participating PacSun store on May 29th will receive a ticket that entitles them to enter the store when the store opens and receive a free prize.
Saw this on hip2save.com & I called & the outlet is participating! They open at 9am!!!
50% off ENTIRE store at Aeropostale!
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tab's Tips Thursdays!
Been gone all day but wanted to share a quick little tip about free samples! You can sign up to receive free samples all the time! Walmart.com has a link for a bunch of them & other blogs advertise them-you may think it isn't worth the time but it really doesn't take that long! It's just filling in your name & address most of the time & sometimes coupons get sent with the sample-like today I got a free southbeach diet bar with a $1 off coupon!
I love the shampoo/conditioner or soap samples for when I travel or I just love mixing up which kind I use at least once a week. If you sign up for enough of them, you'd be surprised how long they last you!
And a lot of times you have to put your email address, so if you haven't already, I would definitely make up a "junk" email account-if not you will start getting LOTS of newsletter or junk mail!
I love the shampoo/conditioner or soap samples for when I travel or I just love mixing up which kind I use at least once a week. If you sign up for enough of them, you'd be surprised how long they last you!
And a lot of times you have to put your email address, so if you haven't already, I would definitely make up a "junk" email account-if not you will start getting LOTS of newsletter or junk mail!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Possible FREE Entertainment Book!
Hurry on over to ShopAtHome.com where you can snag the Entertainment Book for only $5 for current ShopAtHome members or FREE for new ShopAtHome members who sign up through this link plus free shipping! Here’s what you need to do…
* Go to ShopAtHome.com and log in or sign up
* Once you are logged in, click on the ShopAtHome logo
* Watch the banner ads as they circulate (you’ll see an add for free groceries, free trials and samples etc.). Click on the ad that says ‘Click here to go WILD’ as soon as it appears
* Click on Buy Now and it will take you to the Entertainment Book Site to place your order
* You will pay $15 out of pocket but will get back a $10 Wild Cash Back rebate that will automatically post to your ShopAtHome.com account (this rebate should appear in your account in the next few days but it could take up to 60 days); New members who sign up through this link and make this purchase will receive a $5 credit to their accounts which makes this book FREE! Note: There has been some confusion about this $5 Join bonus for new members…to snag this $5 join bonus, you must sign up through this link AND make a purchase within 30 days!
* Note this item has a limit of one per household/shipping address
Thanks Hip 2 Save!
You have to get $20 into your account before you receive a check-a lot like Ebates-I read this comment too: SWEETEN THIS DEAL even further!!! When purchasing your book, click that you want the Entertainment Book auto renewal. That will automatically decrease the price of the book to $10!!!! Then you will get another $5 discount on next years book when it ships. They said they will email you a month prior to shipment to verify your desire to purschase. Renewal 100% cancellable. SO, that makes it free to current shop at home members, and a $5 money maker for new members!! How awesome is that?A Few Deals!
Target has Hurricane Preparedness supplies in the dollar spot so check it out! Hurricane season starts next week!
And the Dollar Store had lots of bathing suits for 1! They had a few little boys but mostly little girl's up to 3t (even though I thought the 3t was pretty small!) They are one piece & pretty cute!
And the Dollar Store had lots of bathing suits for 1! They had a few little boys but mostly little girl's up to 3t (even though I thought the 3t was pretty small!) They are one piece & pretty cute!
If you haven't joined the Winn-Dixie Baby Club go here to do it online! I have got coupons for FREE diapers, FREE wipes, & FREE kuddle puffs! & I get $5 off $30 purchase coupons!
No Coupon Inserts This Sunday
HERE is the 2010 coupon insert schedule
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Free Premio Italian Sausage at Winn Dixie
It is BOGO this week and there is a BOGO coupon on their Facebook page (scroll down to Jan 25th post)This is the link in that post to the pdf coupon: BOGO Premio Sausage
Thanks Who Said Nothing In Life Is Free?
If you have a subscription-you just call the Record & have them extend it 819-3430-I'm looking forward to the break of not clipping coupons this weekend!
FREE OJ!
Score FREE Tropicana Pure Premium Juice!
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 at 8:25 am.
According to the Tropicana Facebook page, you’ll want to be sure to head over to Tropicana Juicy Rewards today, beginning at 5AM CST (sorry, for not posting this sooner… but sleep is one of the greatest rewards of all! 
)The first 50,000 people will be able to snag a coupon for FREE Tropicana Pure Premium (max value $4.99) + a reward of their choice (exclusions apply) for only 5 reward points! Limit one per account.
If you have yet to join Tropicana Juicy Rewards, now is the time to join! According to the Tropicana Facebook page, all Facebook fans who create new Juicy Rewards accounts will receive a special Tropicana Juicy Rewards bonus code worth up to $5 in savings. Just go here and “Like” Tropicana and then click on register now to claim your free code.
Thanks Hip 2 Save! There were 33,000 left when I looked! If you can't get it to work call 888-289-2384
Question Time!
Question: Hello..I follow your Blog..Wanted to ask about the Tide $1/1 Q you posted about..Where can I find it?Thanks...Keep up the good work.
My answer: They are usually in the PG (Proctor & Gamble) Insert in the beginning of the month as they expire the last day of that month. I posted a picture but you probably can't see if very well, but it says $1 off one ANY size Tide-some people look at the picture & assume it is only good on the large ones but since it says ANY then that means it can be used on the trial sizes (a lot of times coupons say except trial size). I normally don't buy the Tide since it is expensive so I always use my coupons on the trial size ones & just wash my sheets with it since it smells so good! At Wal-Mart they are .97 & depending on the cashier, they may adjust the coupon down to .97-my coupon beeped & the cashier asked which one I got & I pointed out that it says "ANY" size & she said you're right & just pushed it through (meaning she manually put it in).
Thanks Michelle for asking-I'm sure this helped someone else too-I enjoy getting emails so please anyone email with any questions-I'm sure there are others with the same questions!
My answer: They are usually in the PG (Proctor & Gamble) Insert in the beginning of the month as they expire the last day of that month. I posted a picture but you probably can't see if very well, but it says $1 off one ANY size Tide-some people look at the picture & assume it is only good on the large ones but since it says ANY then that means it can be used on the trial sizes (a lot of times coupons say except trial size). I normally don't buy the Tide since it is expensive so I always use my coupons on the trial size ones & just wash my sheets with it since it smells so good! At Wal-Mart they are .97 & depending on the cashier, they may adjust the coupon down to .97-my coupon beeped & the cashier asked which one I got & I pointed out that it says "ANY" size & she said you're right & just pushed it through (meaning she manually put it in).
Thanks Michelle for asking-I'm sure this helped someone else too-I enjoy getting emails so please anyone email with any questions-I'm sure there are others with the same questions!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Through Wednesday, Publix has Dixie Plates BOGO at $2.93 & there was .50 coupons in the paper yesterday & on top of the plates (the larger ones 20ct) there was a coupon for FREE Dixie napkins when you purchase 2 Dixie Plates so I got a package of napkins (200 count), & 2 packages of plates for $1.93! I think that is a great deal!
The Tide Coupon for $1 off any size tide is expiring 5/31 so make sure you use it-at Wal-Mart they are .97 for the trial size!
The Tide Coupon for $1 off any size tide is expiring 5/31 so make sure you use it-at Wal-Mart they are .97 for the trial size!
Question from Reader:
I notice on Hip2save it says this: Huggies Little Swimmers 10-12 pk. $6.99
Use the $1.50/1 coupon found here
Use the $2/1 coupon from the May Coupon Booklet
Final Cost $3.49!
Use the $1.50/1 coupon found here
Use the $2/1 coupon from the May Coupon Booklet
Final Cost $3.49!
But when I tried to do that last night they said I can not use both those coupons together, so I just used the $2 off wags coupon. Is her store different? The assistant manager was the one helping me.
Answer:
It is the store policy to accept 1 manufacturer coupon & 1 store coupon per item BUT Walgreens only accepts 1 coupon per item without the system beeping so if you are buying an item that does not have a coupon, then you can use both coupons without any problem-I usually get lucky finding great clearance finds under $1 that I can use as gifts around the store or there are caramels at the front register for .30 but then you are wasting .30-but I am too cheap! You can always print out a picture too-but that takes more time! In the past, when they have had the "free or cheap" picture deals I wouldn't pick it up until I was in this situation where I had to have a "filler" item & even though the pictures ring up as free, they still have to check it out through the system so it still counts as an item-hopefully that isn't confusing-you'll get better & creative the more you do it!
I did this same deal at CVS because I had a $2 off CVS coupon & CVS does not have that rule. CVS is a lot easier to deal with than Walgreens but I like Walgreens since you can use the RR at Publix!
Answer:
It is the store policy to accept 1 manufacturer coupon & 1 store coupon per item BUT Walgreens only accepts 1 coupon per item without the system beeping so if you are buying an item that does not have a coupon, then you can use both coupons without any problem-I usually get lucky finding great clearance finds under $1 that I can use as gifts around the store or there are caramels at the front register for .30 but then you are wasting .30-but I am too cheap! You can always print out a picture too-but that takes more time! In the past, when they have had the "free or cheap" picture deals I wouldn't pick it up until I was in this situation where I had to have a "filler" item & even though the pictures ring up as free, they still have to check it out through the system so it still counts as an item-hopefully that isn't confusing-you'll get better & creative the more you do it!
I did this same deal at CVS because I had a $2 off CVS coupon & CVS does not have that rule. CVS is a lot easier to deal with than Walgreens but I like Walgreens since you can use the RR at Publix!
I went to Walgreens today & this week in the ad-they have BOGO sunglasses & they are some for $3! So $1.50 a pair which is great for me since my daughter loses them or breaks them! At my Walgreens, I found them in the back of the store on the side of the end caps in a small basket-so I would just look around!
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Today's Deal: $29 for One Anti-Aging Facial, Anti-Acne
Heard of Groupon-My mother in law uses it & gets good deals! There is a daily deal each day & it is in Jacksonville-go here to see more info about today's deal!
Facial, or 60-Minute Scrub and Massage at Pampered & Polished Spa (Up to $85 Value)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Need Cheap TP? TODAY ONLY!
$2.99 DEAL
If the coupon would apply then it would be cheaper to order by item number: 593805-v6 which is only $10.99. Without the -v6 it would be $12.99. The coupon is taking $8 off.
10.99 - 8 = 2.99 + tax + Free Ship to Store
Instructions for making this a truly slick deal...
1) Go to the staples home page
2) Click on the banner
3) Click the "order now" button
4) Add the item to your cart
5) On the top of the screen click order by catalog #
6) Enter 593805-v6
7) Go to the cart, and adjust the quantity to 1.
I ordered 4 packs!! I have in the past bought Quilted Northern 6 double rolls (so 12 rolls) for $1.67 at Food Lion so that is .13 a roll too-but that deal doesn't come very often & seldom comes when there is a manufacturer coupon for it & my stockpile on TP is getting low!
Friday, May 21, 2010
I was in Target today & they had a lot of food on clearance-in all the aisles so keep your eye out! And they have the Del Monte Vegetables for .50 again this month! I contacted Del Monte & they sent me 4, .50 coupons so I got 4 cans for free-wahoo!
Walgreens had some great clearance at my store-so keep your eye out too!
Walgreens had some great clearance at my store-so keep your eye out too!
Make your reservation for an EXCLUSIVE premiere tasting of the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. From May 31 to June 5, Chick-fil-A is giving a limited number of FREE Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to customers who make a reservation. It will not be added to the menu until June 7.
Go here!
Go here!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Homemade Pizza Recipe!
I made homemade pizza the last 2 nights & wanted to share the easy recipe that my sis gave me! This is a fun thing to make with the family since they can "decorate" it how they want!
I used whole wheat flour & my toppings were: mozzarella & cheddar cheese, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic (fresh cloves we had leftover), & onions so it was a pretty healthy dinner! Zucchini is also great too on top!
This makes 1 pizza crust & I spread it out pretty thin!
1tsp baking powder
1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour (or regular-I just use whole wheat since it is better for you!)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 Tbsp olive oil
Mix flour, baking powder & salt, Stir in milk & oil, knead dough on flat surface for a few minutes, shape in ball & cover with bowl x 10 minutes, spray cookie sheet or pan with cooking spray & flatten out & bake 8 minutes (this helps it to be crispy & not soggy!) & then Top & bake on 375 for 15-20 minutes! SOOOOOO easy!!
I used whole wheat flour & my toppings were: mozzarella & cheddar cheese, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic (fresh cloves we had leftover), & onions so it was a pretty healthy dinner! Zucchini is also great too on top!
This makes 1 pizza crust & I spread it out pretty thin!
1tsp baking powder
1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour (or regular-I just use whole wheat since it is better for you!)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup skim milk
2 Tbsp olive oil
Mix flour, baking powder & salt, Stir in milk & oil, knead dough on flat surface for a few minutes, shape in ball & cover with bowl x 10 minutes, spray cookie sheet or pan with cooking spray & flatten out & bake 8 minutes (this helps it to be crispy & not soggy!) & then Top & bake on 375 for 15-20 minutes! SOOOOOO easy!!
Tab's Tips Thursdays!
I haven't done one of these in forever (if you want to read the others-on the left hand side where it says search this blog-type in tabs tips thursdays & they will pop up).
Here is my quick tip:
When I am searching websites for the deals or reading emails instead of my kids watching a movie on our tv I pull up hulu.com & play a cartoon for them (I make both screens half the size so they can both fit-they love watching new shows-Inspector Gadget being a favorite!) & I get to snuggle with them at the same time!
I had no idea hulu had kids shows & even movies-I was excited about Lifetime movies!!
Well that is my tip for the day!! If you want to send me questions-I can start answering them & posting them on here because I am sure they will help someone else as well!
Here is my quick tip:
When I am searching websites for the deals or reading emails instead of my kids watching a movie on our tv I pull up hulu.com & play a cartoon for them (I make both screens half the size so they can both fit-they love watching new shows-Inspector Gadget being a favorite!) & I get to snuggle with them at the same time!
I had no idea hulu had kids shows & even movies-I was excited about Lifetime movies!!
Well that is my tip for the day!! If you want to send me questions-I can start answering them & posting them on here because I am sure they will help someone else as well!
I saw this on craigslist-it is expensive but you can hear a FREE 2 minute demo-my daughter thought it was so cool that the "princesses" were singing a song with her name in it-she loved it! It would be $23.95 after the coupon code-it's cute to play for your child's birthday party! I've never seen these before so you may can find a better deal...
MICKEY---ELMO---BARNEY---PRINCESS---WIGGLES---or---VEGGIETALES sing and say your child's name in the cutest professionally recorded, Personalized Music CDs. We have a TREMENDOUS CHOICE OF NAMES AVAILABLE and we can spell the name any way you want. FREEshipping/FREEgiftWrap
SAVE $3.00 ON EVERY CD--USE COUPON CODE 'SPRING300' at our secure checkout
Check it out and hear songs with your child's name at http://www.SingASongAboutMe.com/
Blockbuster Express
I decided to rent a movie at Blockbuster Express & try it out online & it is so easy! You can even use the promo codes online too (I don't think you can still with Redbox unless they have changed it) & I came across this website with lots of FREE promo codes! Go here!
These are found in Publix!
These are found in Publix!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Log into your Kraft First Taste account to see if you have some Free Coupons in your account, just click: "my offers"I got all these 6 FREE product coupons:
- ONE (1) FREE package each of KOOL-AID Fun Fizz Drink Drops (up to $2.49)
- OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Meats (up to $4.50)
- RITZ CRACKERFULS Filled Crackers (up to $3.49)
- KRAFT 100 CALORIE PACKS CHEESE BITES (up to $3.29)
- KRAFT HOMESTYLE DELUXE Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (up to $3.99)
- DIGIORNO® Deep Dish Pizza (up to $3.30)
Hurry Hurry-only first 4,000!
FREE Gillette ProGlide Razors– 1st 4,000 Daily!
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 at 10:28 am.
Thanks Hip 2 Save!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A lot of people have asked me lately how I have time to coupon & go get the deals so to warn you this will probably be a long post but I will explain what I do & at the same time give you a simple way for you that work full time.
I follow Hip2Save.com-I signed up for her newsletter so I get it once a day-but I do check it throughout the day if I have access to a computer. She posts some great deals-some that go really fast!
I follow Iheartpublix.com for my publix ad-she posts the ad on Monday, which here doesn't start until that Thursday & ends the following Wednesday so this gives me time to call the companies who have the item on sale to ask for coupons to be mailed & most of the time I get them in the mail before the sale ends, if not, if the item was out of stock, then I can get a raincheck & use the coupon when I get it in stock. Now yes, this could be time consuming, but I usually email the company if I am on the computer or I call the 1-800 # while I am doing dishes or cooking-I LOVE to multitask! Iheartpublix posts more deals all throughout the week so I do check it-I usually do my grocery shopping at Publix on Wednesday, that way all the deals have been posted so I don't have to make another trip! That is just what works for me! When I first look at the ad-what I do is copy & paste the deal (with the coupon matchup or link to print) & put it in an email to myself with everything I plan to buy-then I sit down when I get a chance (usually at night when my kids are asleep!) & print or look up the coupons in the previous inserts & get my shopping list together & I paper clip them all together & have everything ready for my shopping trip! Now, some coupons do go fast, so if I know it is a high value coupon or one that reaches it's limit fast (meaning that every coupon has a print limit, for example if it is 100, once 100 people print out that coupon-it is gone), I go ahead & print it right then.
Now, some people have access to a computer from work, if you can't print anything, then just copy & paste the deals you want & send the email to yourself & then do it once you get home or just pick a day to do it. But I highly recommend shopping at Publix. I do go to Winn-Dixie (it's a great week this week-.75 a lb apples, $1.99 pineapple, oats 18 oz .99 each) & Food Lion periodically if it has good deals. Like last week at Food Lion grapes were .99lb-I wanted to go get that-but I don't live too close to one, so to me, it isn't worth my time, or gas to drive there just to save $1 or $2 on grapes! So I just be patient & wait for them to go that cheap again when I have more of a reason to go or if I happen to go to Walmart (which I rarely do-it had been 2 mos since I went this past time)-I would bring the ad in there & price match it (I keep the ads in my car).
I have been doing this for a long time. Like I said before, I go to Publix once a week on Wednesday. And I go to Walgreens usually on Monday when it is a good week as the items are still in stock that day-I usually drop my son off at VPK & run in with my other 2 kiddos who are luckily good shoppers! CVS I just do when I get a chance as I know I can get a raincheck on the "free" items & get them another time-I typically go when I get to go exercise since it is just right around the corner or I run in one day after I drop off my son as my little girl LOVES to drive the car buggy around so it is a treat for her! & those are pretty much the only 3 places I go to. I use to go to the discount store pretty regularly (would stop in every chance I got), but lately haven't as I have just been finding way better deals at Publix! I do love getting their organic annie's crackers & luckily I got over 10 boxes that didn't expire until November last time I was there so I am pretty stocked up!
That doesn't sound too time consuming, right?! The most time consuming part for me is fitting all my groceries in my already stocked pantry & cabinets each week!
Now, a lot of people that are starting out, it is hard to just all of a sudden stop shopping at Wal-Mart & do Publix & it may take some time, but you have to get the paper each week (I would recommend 2 each week since with BOGO deals you can use 2 coupons!) & you can do the deals iheartpublix posted. Now, a lot of people follow Southern Savers which I think is a great website as well (she has check boxes that you can check to make your shopping list & print out!), & I do check it after I do Iheartpublix to see if there is anything the other missed-I just think Iheartpublix.com is easier to read, but that is strictly a preference! But to sum it up Walmart is not cheaper unless you need an item right then & it is not on sale-but then you would end up buying other things that also aren't on sale so if you still shopped at Publix & grabbed a thing here & there that wasn't on sale (which if you stockpile you shouldn't have to!) it would still end up being cheaper than going to Wal-Mart. Publix is more expensive when things are not on sale on the majority of things that is why you have to follow the ad that Southern Savers or iheartpublix.com posts-it's simple!
If you are just starting out-start with grocery shopping as that is the highest expense-once you get that down (which should be pretty quick) start with CVS-which is a lot easier to work with than Walgreens-but the RR (Register Rewards) you get at Walgreens can be used at Publix so that definitely helps me out! Hip2Save.com gives detailed explanation of Walgreens & CVS (scroll to the bottom of her site). But if you are just extremely busy then just focus on the grocery shopping as you can still get free deodorant, shaving cream, razors, & medicine from Publix-just not as often as the drugstores!
I do usually do Publix alone since luckily it is only like 2 minutes from my house! But if it is an easy week (meaning not that many deals), then I bring my girls with me as they love driving the buggy around & 1 loves getting a cookie! But if possible, I definitely recommend going alone, but if you don't or even if you are & forget to use some coupons, just bring them in next time you go in the store with your receipt & let them know & they are more than happy to accept them & give you your money back!
Do I get tired of going to get all the deals...yes! But I do LOVE going grocery shopping-that has never stopped but going to CVS & Walgreens can be a chore sometimes! Especially when I already have more or less of 30 razors, 20 body washes, 20 toothpaste, 30 toothbrushes, 20 floss-it's only when it is a moneymaker that I go out & get the deals as I am too cheap to pay the tax even if it is free-because I already have plenty! But if you feel overwhelmed-then take a break! There is nothing wrong with that! Now you may ask why I love to grocery shop-the answer is because I think it is so fun to get all these great deals & knowing that I am providing for my family in the way that I can makes me feel good!
I hope this helps-I enjoy getting emails from people so thanks to all those who have sent me them & please let me know if you have any questions!
I follow Hip2Save.com-I signed up for her newsletter so I get it once a day-but I do check it throughout the day if I have access to a computer. She posts some great deals-some that go really fast!
I follow Iheartpublix.com for my publix ad-she posts the ad on Monday, which here doesn't start until that Thursday & ends the following Wednesday so this gives me time to call the companies who have the item on sale to ask for coupons to be mailed & most of the time I get them in the mail before the sale ends, if not, if the item was out of stock, then I can get a raincheck & use the coupon when I get it in stock. Now yes, this could be time consuming, but I usually email the company if I am on the computer or I call the 1-800 # while I am doing dishes or cooking-I LOVE to multitask! Iheartpublix posts more deals all throughout the week so I do check it-I usually do my grocery shopping at Publix on Wednesday, that way all the deals have been posted so I don't have to make another trip! That is just what works for me! When I first look at the ad-what I do is copy & paste the deal (with the coupon matchup or link to print) & put it in an email to myself with everything I plan to buy-then I sit down when I get a chance (usually at night when my kids are asleep!) & print or look up the coupons in the previous inserts & get my shopping list together & I paper clip them all together & have everything ready for my shopping trip! Now, some coupons do go fast, so if I know it is a high value coupon or one that reaches it's limit fast (meaning that every coupon has a print limit, for example if it is 100, once 100 people print out that coupon-it is gone), I go ahead & print it right then.
Now, some people have access to a computer from work, if you can't print anything, then just copy & paste the deals you want & send the email to yourself & then do it once you get home or just pick a day to do it. But I highly recommend shopping at Publix. I do go to Winn-Dixie (it's a great week this week-.75 a lb apples, $1.99 pineapple, oats 18 oz .99 each) & Food Lion periodically if it has good deals. Like last week at Food Lion grapes were .99lb-I wanted to go get that-but I don't live too close to one, so to me, it isn't worth my time, or gas to drive there just to save $1 or $2 on grapes! So I just be patient & wait for them to go that cheap again when I have more of a reason to go or if I happen to go to Walmart (which I rarely do-it had been 2 mos since I went this past time)-I would bring the ad in there & price match it (I keep the ads in my car).
I have been doing this for a long time. Like I said before, I go to Publix once a week on Wednesday. And I go to Walgreens usually on Monday when it is a good week as the items are still in stock that day-I usually drop my son off at VPK & run in with my other 2 kiddos who are luckily good shoppers! CVS I just do when I get a chance as I know I can get a raincheck on the "free" items & get them another time-I typically go when I get to go exercise since it is just right around the corner or I run in one day after I drop off my son as my little girl LOVES to drive the car buggy around so it is a treat for her! & those are pretty much the only 3 places I go to. I use to go to the discount store pretty regularly (would stop in every chance I got), but lately haven't as I have just been finding way better deals at Publix! I do love getting their organic annie's crackers & luckily I got over 10 boxes that didn't expire until November last time I was there so I am pretty stocked up!
That doesn't sound too time consuming, right?! The most time consuming part for me is fitting all my groceries in my already stocked pantry & cabinets each week!
Now, a lot of people that are starting out, it is hard to just all of a sudden stop shopping at Wal-Mart & do Publix & it may take some time, but you have to get the paper each week (I would recommend 2 each week since with BOGO deals you can use 2 coupons!) & you can do the deals iheartpublix posted. Now, a lot of people follow Southern Savers which I think is a great website as well (she has check boxes that you can check to make your shopping list & print out!), & I do check it after I do Iheartpublix to see if there is anything the other missed-I just think Iheartpublix.com is easier to read, but that is strictly a preference! But to sum it up Walmart is not cheaper unless you need an item right then & it is not on sale-but then you would end up buying other things that also aren't on sale so if you still shopped at Publix & grabbed a thing here & there that wasn't on sale (which if you stockpile you shouldn't have to!) it would still end up being cheaper than going to Wal-Mart. Publix is more expensive when things are not on sale on the majority of things that is why you have to follow the ad that Southern Savers or iheartpublix.com posts-it's simple!
If you are just starting out-start with grocery shopping as that is the highest expense-once you get that down (which should be pretty quick) start with CVS-which is a lot easier to work with than Walgreens-but the RR (Register Rewards) you get at Walgreens can be used at Publix so that definitely helps me out! Hip2Save.com gives detailed explanation of Walgreens & CVS (scroll to the bottom of her site). But if you are just extremely busy then just focus on the grocery shopping as you can still get free deodorant, shaving cream, razors, & medicine from Publix-just not as often as the drugstores!
I do usually do Publix alone since luckily it is only like 2 minutes from my house! But if it is an easy week (meaning not that many deals), then I bring my girls with me as they love driving the buggy around & 1 loves getting a cookie! But if possible, I definitely recommend going alone, but if you don't or even if you are & forget to use some coupons, just bring them in next time you go in the store with your receipt & let them know & they are more than happy to accept them & give you your money back!
Do I get tired of going to get all the deals...yes! But I do LOVE going grocery shopping-that has never stopped but going to CVS & Walgreens can be a chore sometimes! Especially when I already have more or less of 30 razors, 20 body washes, 20 toothpaste, 30 toothbrushes, 20 floss-it's only when it is a moneymaker that I go out & get the deals as I am too cheap to pay the tax even if it is free-because I already have plenty! But if you feel overwhelmed-then take a break! There is nothing wrong with that! Now you may ask why I love to grocery shop-the answer is because I think it is so fun to get all these great deals & knowing that I am providing for my family in the way that I can makes me feel good!
I hope this helps-I enjoy getting emails from people so thanks to all those who have sent me them & please let me know if you have any questions!
Medicine Moneymakers at Publix!
Remember-if you don't use it-then DONATE IT! It's overage towards your other groceries!!
Phazyme, $3.49
-$5/2 Os-Cal, Citrucel, Ectotrin, Feosol, Geritol, Tagamet, Debrox, Vivarin, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Gly-Oxide, or Contac Green Adv Buy Flyer (effective 5/22)
-$2/1 Phazyme PRINT
Free + overage after coupons!
Sominex, $3.19
-$5/2 Os-Cal, Citrucel, Ectotrin, Feosol, Geritol, Tagamet, Debrox, Vivarin, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Gly-Oxide, or Contac Green Adv Buy Flyer (effective 5/22)
-$2/1 Sominex PRINT
FREE + overage after coupons!
Vivarin, $3.19?
-$5/2 Os-Cal, Citrucel, Ectotrin, Feosol, Geritol, Tagamet, Debrox, Vivarin, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Gly-Oxide, or Contac Green Adv Buy Flyer (effective 5/22)
-$2/1 Vivarin PRINT
FREE + overage after coupons!
Thanks Iheartpublix!
Phazyme, $3.49
-$5/2 Os-Cal, Citrucel, Ectotrin, Feosol, Geritol, Tagamet, Debrox, Vivarin, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Gly-Oxide, or Contac Green Adv Buy Flyer (effective 5/22)
-$2/1 Phazyme PRINT
Free + overage after coupons!
Sominex, $3.19
-$5/2 Os-Cal, Citrucel, Ectotrin, Feosol, Geritol, Tagamet, Debrox, Vivarin, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Gly-Oxide, or Contac Green Adv Buy Flyer (effective 5/22)
-$2/1 Sominex PRINT
FREE + overage after coupons!
Vivarin, $3.19?
-$5/2 Os-Cal, Citrucel, Ectotrin, Feosol, Geritol, Tagamet, Debrox, Vivarin, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Gly-Oxide, or Contac Green Adv Buy Flyer (effective 5/22)
-$2/1 Vivarin PRINT
FREE + overage after coupons!
Thanks Iheartpublix!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
If you read on other blogs that Fisher Nut Mix is 2 for $2 at Publix -that is right! I went today but they were mostly out of stock-so I got a raincheck-but you can print 4 per computer since there were 2 different coupons on coupons.com so that is FREE nuts!! In the past, the Energy Mix was the only kind I found without anything bad in it & my husband loves it!
Dove Deoderant is a great money maker too! If you go to their website, you can print out 2, $1.50 coupons (these are BOGO at $2.29) & to make it even better there is a .55 Publix coupon in the Family Rewards booklet-my store was all out but she had one behind the counter she gave me & she also said that if you know what coupon it is, she can call another store who still has one & get the L.U # & still honor it! I got 4 deoderants & even though I only had 1 coupon, they still rang up 4 coupons-I didn't even know about that coupon until a fellow couponer told me about it in line today at Publix-thanks again if you read this! So that was a $3.62 moneymaker minus the tax (I had 2 computers so printed out 4 coupons!).
Dove Deoderant is a great money maker too! If you go to their website, you can print out 2, $1.50 coupons (these are BOGO at $2.29) & to make it even better there is a .55 Publix coupon in the Family Rewards booklet-my store was all out but she had one behind the counter she gave me & she also said that if you know what coupon it is, she can call another store who still has one & get the L.U # & still honor it! I got 4 deoderants & even though I only had 1 coupon, they still rang up 4 coupons-I didn't even know about that coupon until a fellow couponer told me about it in line today at Publix-thanks again if you read this! So that was a $3.62 moneymaker minus the tax (I had 2 computers so printed out 4 coupons!).
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
CVS is a great week! $2 MM on the Kotex tampons/pads, MM on the Right Guard Deoderant & I did go try the floss deal that hip2save posted & the sign was up at my store-you buy the 55 yard Reach Floss for 1.99 & get a $2 EB-there have been tons of $1 off coupons in the inserts or you can go here to print 1! It didn't say I had reached my limit so it may be more than 1-I didn't try it! And I scanned my card 3 times today at the machine & it printed out TONS of coupons each time!
Monday, May 10, 2010
I managed to go to 1 store this morning! My Walgreen's (corner of SR 16 & US 1) had LOTS of the razors left in the beauty area in case yours was out. And those are $2 moneymakers this week! I know they are free at Publix & CVS this week & a money maker at Target-but Walgreens was the best deal, but then you have to worry with the RR so if you don't like those then I would go to Target!
But Walgreens has Soft Scrub Cleansers BOGO & you can use the buy one get one FREE coupon from here (login or register and click on Member Exclusive Offers link on the left) (thanks hip2save for posting!) I had no problems using it this morning & they even had the spray bottles that are toilet & bathroom cleaners BOGO too! I only did 2 deals (I printed 4 since I have 2 computers) because they were all out, but since it isn't a RR deal you can get a raincheck & there was no limit! Yay! So that saved me having to make another trip this week!
But Wags had lots of clearance-tons in the picture frame aisle so look around if you have a chance-I didn't get to-I was in a hurry to get home to go for a walk/run with the girls before it got too hot-such a nice day so I'm not sure if there were any great deals so let me know if you find any!
But Walgreens has Soft Scrub Cleansers BOGO & you can use the buy one get one FREE coupon from here (login or register and click on Member Exclusive Offers link on the left) (thanks hip2save for posting!) I had no problems using it this morning & they even had the spray bottles that are toilet & bathroom cleaners BOGO too! I only did 2 deals (I printed 4 since I have 2 computers) because they were all out, but since it isn't a RR deal you can get a raincheck & there was no limit! Yay! So that saved me having to make another trip this week!
But Wags had lots of clearance-tons in the picture frame aisle so look around if you have a chance-I didn't get to-I was in a hurry to get home to go for a walk/run with the girls before it got too hot-such a nice day so I'm not sure if there were any great deals so let me know if you find any!
Friday, May 7, 2010
If you were planning on going to the Potato & Cabbage Festival it is in Hastings NOT at the Amphitheatre & tonite the Amphitheatre is showing Rocky-FREE-starts at 8pm & mark your calendar for May 22nd-they will be playing Charlotte's Web!
And also-Publix is doing the Buy Theirs Get Ours Free-none of the deals were that great like the olives-with the coupon they ended up being .72 I think & the lowest you can get them on sale is .38. .72 is still a good deal if you need them! But I would recommend keeping a small notebook with things you normally buy & putting the lowest price you have seen it for & when you see it for that low-STOCK up! I write mine in pencil because just when I think I couldn't possibly get it for any cheaper...I do!
And also-Publix is doing the Buy Theirs Get Ours Free-none of the deals were that great like the olives-with the coupon they ended up being .72 I think & the lowest you can get them on sale is .38. .72 is still a good deal if you need them! But I would recommend keeping a small notebook with things you normally buy & putting the lowest price you have seen it for & when you see it for that low-STOCK up! I write mine in pencil because just when I think I couldn't possibly get it for any cheaper...I do!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Ok so here are some deals I wanted to make sure you were aware of!
This is prob the last week (ends next Wed when essentials will prob change) for the capri suns at Publix for .79! There are on sale for $1.79 & there was a $1 coupon in the insert & there are 10 in a box-I like the Roarin' Waters-I don't normally give these to my kids but I get them for birthday parties!
If you "like" Lindsay Olives on facebook, you get a $1 coupon off the GREEN olives-which would make them free at Wal-Mart (at least last time I checked).
If you "like" Nabisco 100 cal snacks you get a BOGO coupon-these haven't been BOGO in a while so hopefully they will be before the coupon expires & you can get them totally FREE!
Saturday is the last day at Target to get the canned Del Monte vegetables for .50! I haven't seen any coupons so I just emailed Del Monte to get some mailed to me since they were all out at Target & I got a raincheck!
It's been a nice break from CVS & Walgreens this week but next week is great! CVS has great moneymakers next week-$2 moneymaker on the Kotex U Tampons/pads-check out iheartcvs.com & print them before they are gone!! Walgreens is also good too next week-$2 moneymaker on the new razor (with the coupon in the paper this week). & Don't forget you can use those at Publix!
This is prob the last week (ends next Wed when essentials will prob change) for the capri suns at Publix for .79! There are on sale for $1.79 & there was a $1 coupon in the insert & there are 10 in a box-I like the Roarin' Waters-I don't normally give these to my kids but I get them for birthday parties!
If you "like" Lindsay Olives on facebook, you get a $1 coupon off the GREEN olives-which would make them free at Wal-Mart (at least last time I checked).
If you "like" Nabisco 100 cal snacks you get a BOGO coupon-these haven't been BOGO in a while so hopefully they will be before the coupon expires & you can get them totally FREE!
Saturday is the last day at Target to get the canned Del Monte vegetables for .50! I haven't seen any coupons so I just emailed Del Monte to get some mailed to me since they were all out at Target & I got a raincheck!
It's been a nice break from CVS & Walgreens this week but next week is great! CVS has great moneymakers next week-$2 moneymaker on the Kotex U Tampons/pads-check out iheartcvs.com & print them before they are gone!! Walgreens is also good too next week-$2 moneymaker on the new razor (with the coupon in the paper this week). & Don't forget you can use those at Publix!
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To all of you fellow nurses see below-& as always I would call & confirm this-I also read that nurses, teachers, firefighters, and police officers that is year round is at New York & Company… With ID, you get 15% off of your purchases!
If you’re a nurse, I have two yummy freebies to share with you:
*Today, May 6th, Nurses Appreciation Week starts at Dunkin Donuts. Between today and May 12, nurses (with proper identification) will receive a FREE small 16 oz Dunkin’ Dark Roast iced coffee between 4 pm and 10 pm!
*Also, May 6th-May 12th, ALL Cinnabon locations are offering up completely FREE Classic Rolls when you show your Healthcare ID! Check out all the yummy details here.
Thanks Hip 2 Save!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Calling all stockpilers! Yeah, you know who you are! Grab your cans of soup, your bottles of V8 Fusion Juice, your Swanson chicken broth, your canned fruits and veggies etc. and place all these items in a bag. Then be sure to leave them at your mailbox this Saturday, May 8th as part of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Your letter carrier will pick up your items and deliver them to local food banks or pantries.
Stamp Out Hunger is the largest one-day food drive in the nation and will help feed families in all 50 states. Let’s help make it a success by clearing off our shelves for those in need…I guarantee that you will be able to re-stock those shelves at little to no cost with all the great deals we’re sure to score in the next few months. Are you with me?!
Thanks Hip 2 Save!
I called the St Augustine Post Office & they said bags should be passed out this week & they will pick it up Saturday!
Thought this was good to share...
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
50% off at Discount Grocery!
Got this in an email today:
Sat. the 8th, Discount Groceries one day sale A1A store only. Location on 16 had quite a list of what was going to be 50 percent off all day 9am to 6pm at A1A store. They had one last week, that I missed, at 16. She said it was crazy come early or late.
Thanks Gayle!
Sat. the 8th, Discount Groceries one day sale A1A store only. Location on 16 had quite a list of what was going to be 50 percent off all day 9am to 6pm at A1A store. They had one last week, that I missed, at 16. She said it was crazy come early or late.
Thanks Gayle!
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