This & That

2010-08-05T19:35:00.002-04:00

My sis sent me another local website a couple of days ago-I've been having fun at the beach the last few days before I start work on Monday!! But finding another local website, is even more of a reason for me to just stop doing mine-there are just so many out there! But I have really enjoyed doing mine the last few years & teaching lots of free couponing classes & hearing lots of great success stories which really makes my day! You can still always email me if you have any questions! I really enjoy helping anyone out!!

Now for the other website-I haven't had a chance to really look at it-but glanced at it & it seems to be a great one! Go here to see it!

And don't get too overwhelmed by following all these blogs/websites! Just pick a couple you really like & stick with those-majority of the time they all post the same thing! I just sign up for their emails & just glance at it each night to see if anything is of interest to me-

Well thanks everyone for all your emails!! I'll be deleting my site on Sunday so take note of all the things you need to before then-like all the free things to do in St Augustine coming up-October walk up the lighthouse for free & November ride the trolley for free & go in the jail (which was really neat!) & museum for free if you are a St Johns County Resident!

~Tabitha

2010-08-03T11:09:00.002-04:00

Remember the awesome $1/1 Bath or Shower product from The Village Company coupon (with the high print limit) I posted last night?! Well, not ONLY can you score a sweet deal on these products at Target, but you can also score a sweet deal at Walmart…

Sesame Street Fizzy Tub Colors (6 ct.) $0.98
Use the $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost FREE!

I'M SURE MOST OF YOU SAW THIS ON HIP2SAVE.COM BUT THESE ARE GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS OR A LITTLE EXTRA BIRTHDAY GIFT TO THROW IN THE BAG! AND YOU CAN PRINT OUT A TON! I PRINTED OUT 5 AND STOPPED SO NOT SURE WHAT THE LIMIT IS! IN THOSE CASES I USUALLY JUST PRINT OUT 1 PER FAMILY MEMBER.

FREE cell phone if you qualify!

2010-08-02T19:31:00.003-04:00

Do you have Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Cash Assistance, Federal Public Housing Assistance or Section 8, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program??

Than you will be eligible for a FREE wireless phone and FREE service! You get 200 minutes a month through Assurance Wireless which is brought to you by Virgin Mobile & you can pay extra if you want more! Call to apply at 888-898-4888 and make sure you mention Source Code 80200!

You can also qualify for lifeline which takes your phone bill down about $10! Lots of great things to help you out! Just call your telephone company & ask about lifeline!

& maybe you qualify for Home Energy Assistance Program-go here to see!

New Thrift Store!

2010-08-02T16:38:00.002-04:00

I went to the St. Vincent DePaul Society Thrift Shop (19 Mcmillan Street) today-clothes are 1/2 price & movies & books-if you bring kids with you they get to pick out a free book! They also told me about a new thrift store called Alpha & Omega-it is on San Marco-if you are heading north it is right past Fort Menendez on the same side of the street-my kids were running around like crazy so I couldn't look much but it is a huge store that had everything very neat! I noticed kids clothes up to 5t was a $1 for the shirts-but they had ton!

Moneymaker at Publix!

2010-07-31T09:41:00.002-04:00

You can go here to print out a coupon for a free product up to $3.89 for EAS Myoplex Bar or Shake & if you got the Family Style Magazine this month from Publix (you can register on their website to get it in the mail for free-the one in the store does not have coupons in it) there was a coupon for $3 off 2 in the middle of the magazine & you can print out 2 coupons so a $3 moneymaker (overage) if you get the bars!!

2010-07-31T09:27:00.001-04:00

I was reading the SHAPE magazine this morning (free subscription!) & read something interesting!

Next time you pick up some spinach, don’t reach for the bag in the back (which is what I always do!!), A new study in the Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry shows that fresh spinach exposed to fluorescent lighting contained up to 100 percent more folate---plus higher levels of lutein and vitamins C, E, and K. “By exposing the leaves to continuous bright light, you stimulate photosynthesis, the process plants use to convert sunlight into energy,” says lead researcher Gene Lester, Ph.D, a USDA scientist. “That increases the level of those five nutrients.” According to Lester, supermarket lighting has the same effect on all leafy greens, so whether you’re shopping for butter lettuce, or red romaine, grab from the front!

Another Website!

2010-07-30T18:23:00.002-04:00

I forgot to mention another website that is local that you may find helpful!

www.staugustinesavers.blogspot.com

Thanks Judi!

Publix Trip!

2010-07-30T17:13:00.003-04:00

I got lots of great deals at Publix today-I used 55 coupons & unfortunately had a rude cashier-there was only 1 to choose from or I wouldn't have gone to her (I look for happy faces!!)-she argued with me several times how to hand her coupons & very rudely told me that she was a grown up & knew how to scan coupons (well she is working at Publix so I sure hope she is a grown up & knows how to scan coupons!!) & many more things-yes I called the store manager right when I got home & complained-rude people do not need to be working at Publix...where shopping is suppose to be a pleasure!! I didn't want to complain but she had me all worked up!

Here are a few of my deals I scored!

Power of Fruit All-Fruit Bars, Assorted Varieties, 10.5oz box BOGO $3.39
-$1/1 Power of Fruit (zip 34986)
-$1/1 Power of Fruit
(you can print 4 coupons using both links-so makes them .70 each! I was excited about these-they are great for on the go or if you are all out of fruit!)

Cascadian Farm Granola, 13.25-17 oz., or Granola Bars, 6.2-7.4 oz., at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$1 off Cascadian Farm Granola Bars Earth Fare coupon printable (makes it 99¢)
-$1 off any Cascadian Farm product (register) printable
(I LOVE these bars & they have new kid ones out now!)

Sprout Organic Baby Food, 3.5 oz., at 99¢ (49¢)
B1G1 Free Sprout Baby Food Publix Smart Savings Booklet
(this makes it totally free-yay!)

Yoplait Go-Gurt Portable Yogurt, 8 pk. 2.25 or 2.5 oz. tube, at $2.69($1.34)
-$1/1 Yoplait Go-Gurt printable (makes it 34¢)

Stouffer’s Family Size Entrees $3.99
-$2/1 Stouffer’s Family Size (register) printable (makes it $1.99)
-$2 off all Stouffer’s Family Size Recipes & 40oz Mac n Cheese Food Lion printable
(these are totally free-whoo hoo! the lasagna is good & this grandma's one that is chicken & rice-very yummy!)

I also got green beans, zucchinni, tomatos & eggplant that is on sale this week-I am making a recipe tonite with it all & making homemade pizza tomorrow night with it-you have to learn how to plan your meals around with what is on sale!

Thanks southernsavers.com for coupon matchups!

2010-07-29T21:38:00.002-04:00

As a lot of you know me & my hubby are switching roles & I am going to be working full time very soon-in about a week! We are very excited about this new adventure & very excited that 2 of our children are going to be where I work (I am going to be a school nurse at their school)! So I know a lot of you work full time as well so this will be a whole new ballgame for me getting all the deals! Luckily I have such a HUGE stockpile of the free things from CVS & Walgreens I can take a break from there! But I finally figured out how to sign up for daily emails from 2 of my favorite sites so thought I'd share-this saves me a lot more time than checking them throughout the day-I do still check hip2save.com through the day but the others I just read the email when I get it.

Iheartpublix.com is on the top there is a heart with an envelope on it-you click on it & will get an email confirming your subscription-simple! I love this website because it is all about publix & I always check it before I go on my publix trip to see if there are any other deals out there!

Whosaidnothinginlifeisfree.com is another great one-she posts the deals sometimes sooner than hip2save.com does & she is located in Orlando-if you scroll down it is on the left hand side to sign up for hers.

Those are the only 2 I follow regularly besides hip2save.com. I check southernsavers.com only for the publix ad just to double check to see if iheartpublix.com missed anything but I do sign up for her emails as well & glance at them.

I just found about this one tonite but I know a lot of you in her area follow my blog so check out her site-I think she just started it http://frugaljacksonvillemom.com/

I probably won't be posting that often but please email if you find any great deals & I will post them for you!!

2010-07-26T13:46:00.002-04:00

B2G1 FREE: Kashi Frozen Entree, Pizza, Cereal or Snacks Target Store Q PRINT
$1/2 Kashi Cereal 12-oz. or larger Target Store Coupon PRINT

I went to Target today & got 2 Tide Travel Size Detergents & 3 boxes of Kashi Cereal for $1.67! I used the 2 coupons above (thanks iheartpublix.com) & I had 3 $1 off peelies that were on the cereal box! I used the $1 off any size Tide coupon-it beeped but she pushed it through & did it for $1!

Free Backpack at Staples!

2010-07-26T07:44:00.004-04:00

I know a lot of you may be excited about the free backpack at Staples this week & I was too until I realized that it was a gift card & not a rebate check. If you normally shop at Staples then it's a good deal-but I normally don't except for the cheap paper so it would take me forever to use up a gift card & I wouldn't want to take the chance of losing it! You can get backpacks for pretty cheap anyhow especially after school starts so you can get one for the following year-they go real cheap on clearance at Ross & Marshall's-I got lucky this year & found one for my son for $1 at a consignment store & got my daughter a princess one at Walmart.com with free shipping to my home for $10! Staples did have great laptop shoulder bags that were free so if you shop at Staples then it's a great deal! I just wanted to give my little two sense! I know I use to run & get every deal when I first started out & didn't realize that sometimes it just wasn't that great of a deal!

But the paper is a .01 again this week-the easy saver rebate is SO EASY!!

Cheap Odwalla Bars!

2010-07-26T00:54:00.001-04:00

At my Publix Odwalla bars are on clearance for .97 & there was .55 off coupons in the Smart Savings coupon booklet if you got one of those!

2010-07-23T18:48:00.001-04:00

Wal-Mart has silly bands too for a $1-they are in the toy section on the end caps!

Thanks Jenell!

FREE MOVIES THIS SUMMER!

2010-07-23T18:46:00.001-04:00


REG’s Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing!
We have planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE!
Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.
The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for our 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.

The Avenues Stadium 20 9525 Phillips Highway Jacksonville ,FL 32256 904-538-3892 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 904-538-3892 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
07/27/2010-07/29/2010	Wallace and Gromit (G)
	Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
08/03/2010-08/05/2010	All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 (G)
	Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
08/10/2010-08/12/2010	ARCTIC TALE (G)
	Planet 51 (PG)

2010-07-21T08:11:00.001-04:00

If you get ads in the mail the insert around them had a $5 off $50 purchase to Publix! & Be sure to check your USA Weekly-there was a coupon for a free Smoothie to McDonald's!

Winn-Dixie has their books 75% off again! The one North of Town still had good ones left-not sure about the other ones-it is a bin-sometimes in the front of the store, or in the aisles-north one had it near the meat. These make great gifts!!

2010-07-19T22:56:00.002-04:00

Incredible Deal at Kohls

Right now through 7/24, when you buy anything at Kohls, you will get a $10 Kohls cash for kids clothing good July 25-31.

I went today and did 3 transactions, each of them I got the total just over $20, used my $10/20 sticker coupon from the paper, paid just over $10 and got a $10 Kohls cash for later!!!

Now that is what I call a deal!!!!

Update: I just found out that this is only going on in 3 states (FL, GA and one other???)

I can't verify this but if you live close you may want to see! Thanks Who Said Nothing in Life Is Free.com!

Silly Bandz at Target!

2010-07-19T20:58:00.001-04:00

Target had 12 pack of Silly Bands in the dollar spot for $1!! Wasn't much left!

BEWARE CREDIT CARD CHARGE

2010-07-19T18:23:00.002-04:00

IF YOU DID THIS DEAL-YOU MOST LIKELY WILL HAVE A 9.95 CHARGE TO YOUR CREDIT CARD-U CAN CALL & CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP & THEY WILL GIVE YOU A REFUND-I HAD NO IDEA SO SORRY! I ASSUMED HIP2SAVE WOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OR I WOULD HAVE DONE MORE RESEARCH BEFORE POSTING IT-THANKS LORINE FOR THE HEADS UP!!

For the month of July, DiscountBookSale.com is offering up $5 off your first order and FREE shipping. Just head on over there, add any book to your cart, and start the checkout process. Please keep in mind that the price of each book is shown AFTER the $5 discount. I didn’t realize that at first and lets just say I got a little confused! ;) They have lots of classic children’s books priced at ONLY $0.25 after the $5 discount. I snagged The Very Hungry Caterpillar for .27 shipped! Makes great baby gift if you don't have kids of your own! I LOVE this book!

Thanks Hip2Save!!

.09 prints at Walgreens with MAIL ORDER only & FREE SHIPPING!!! COUPON CODE FREESHIP10-.09 PRINTS NO COUPON CODE NEEDED!

2010-07-15T20:23:00.004-04:00

Tax Holiday August 13-15!!

2010-07-15T11:40:00.001-04:00

Florida Sales Tax Holiday: August 13-15, 2010
The 2010 Florida Legislature passed and the Governor approved a tax-free period beginning 12:01 a.m., August 13, 2010, and ending at midnight, August 15, 2010. No sales tax will be collected on the sale of books, clothing, wallets, or bags, including handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, and diaper bags, with a sale price of $50 or less, or on sale of certain school supplies with a sale price of $10 or less.
For a list of taxable (T) and exempt (E) items during the tax-free period please visit http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/pdf/tax_relief_poster.pdf

2010-07-14T23:16:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder to email me when you find any great deals!! We are all here to help each other-that is why I created this blog in the first place so I really hope to have people send me things to post!

2010-07-14T23:11:00.001-04:00

ST. GERARD CAMPUS GARAGE SALE
»Enhanced from St. Augustine Record«
ADULT CLOTHING & SHOES BABY CLOTHING & SHOES BABY FURNITURE CAR SEATS,STROLLERS,CRIBS,TOYS HOUSEHOLD GOODS FURNITURE,FREEZER,BEDDING,MISC.GOODS ORIENTAL RUG ADULT & CHILDRENS BOOKS SATURDAY,JULY17,2010 8 am-3pm 1405 US 1 HWY SOUTH

Another Great Deal from Artscow=great gifts!

2010-07-14T23:08:00.000-04:00

Photo gifts are a great way to remind yourselves of the people you love. With our range of custom key chains, you can put your photos on these quality-built accessories and take them with you anywhere. Images are held in place with a tough enamel coating and the key chain itself is stylized with a metal chrome finish.

Our offer today is perfect for couples with a pair of key chains for only $6.99 with free international shipping. Ideal for a gift to give your other half, whilst holding onto the other yourself, you can be sure your partner will take your keychain with them wherever they are.

Coupon :

Coupon code:	2KEYCHAIN
Expires on:	08/04/2010

Create personalized key chains for your loved one now. http://www.artscow.com/photo-gifts/key-chain-sale

2010-07-14T22:56:00.001-04:00

Wahoo! Awesome coupons keep popping up tonight! Coupons.com just released a *HOT* new coupon! Head on over here and use zip code 10038 to print a coupon valid for $2/1 Smart Balance Milk, Any One Carton. Plus, you should find a $0.75/1 Smart Balance Milk coupon too! This is a very high value coupon and should make for some inexpensive… possibly FREE milk!

(Thanks, Wild for Wags!) & Hip2Save for posting!

These were BOGO the other week at Publix & they don't expire until 9/30/10! There are 2 coupons that say $2 off so 4 coupons per computer! Yay-I love this milk!

Wanted!

2010-07-14T20:01:00.003-04:00

My son is a HUGE lego fan! If you have any (the small ones) that you are willing to sell please email me & let me know-rtdanson@gmail.com! He is really wanting Indiana Jones or Star Wars ones or the little "men."

Thank you!

2010-07-14T18:01:00.002-04:00

Today is the last day for paper at Staples for a penny! It is a limit of 2 (500 sheets) & the easy saver rebate is SO EASY!

Don't forget about bringing your old ink cartridges in to recycle-you get $2 back per cartridge!

2010-07-13T20:29:00.002-04:00

Hurry on over to ArtsCow where you can snag 2 cute customized photo coin purses for just $3 shipped! Just click here to personalize your coin purses and at checkout use the coupon code B1G1FMCP; this code does expire on 7/31/2010. Also, keep in mind that when placing your order to set the quantity to the total number of items required (i.e. since this deal is for 2 coin purses, be sure to change the quantity to 2).

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

I was excited about this one-I've been looking for a small thing to keep my garage sale money in instead of lugging my huge wallet around! & I made this one for my son which he will be so excited about!! They make great gifts-you can put a total of 2 pics on it-1 on front & 1 on back!

Ordering Something Online?

2010-07-12T09:32:00.003-04:00

If you are ordering something online always check online to see if there is a promotional code! I was purchasing a phone from net10 & found promotional codes that gave me $8 off & a free accessory kit that included a car charger!

If you haven't heard of net 10 it is a great service-.10 a minute & .05 for text message-I got my husband a phone that costs $20 & it came with 500 minutes!! It would have costs me $50 just for the minutes! I got the phone above (it's reconditioned) for $12 after the $8! You can find out more info at http://www.net10.com.

Need a new hair stylist?

2010-07-09T16:44:00.004-04:00

I saw this ad on craigslist & made an appt! Me & my daughter got our haircut today (it was her first time!) & Denise was very nice & did a great job! I would recommend so if you are looking for a new stylist she is over on the island & the first haircut is free! Let her know I sent ya! Haircuts are regularly $10 without shampoo.

Experienced and talented stylist moved to own private salon location.
Complimentary hair cut with shampoo included.
Call for appointment
Denise
904-540-5444 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 904-540-5444 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Staples Deal!

2010-07-09T09:02:00.002-04:00

Starting Sunday, Staples has 500 sheet pack of paper for a penny after rebate (which is EXTREMELY EASY!) This is only until Wednesday-such a great deal!! You can also get folders & pack of pencils for .01 with min $5 purchase which you will be spending if you get the 2 packs of copy paper (there is a limit of 2 & they are $4.99 each!

TG Lee Milk at CVS for $1.19!!

2010-07-08T10:23:00.006-04:00

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Milk

it’s like getting it for $2.19

after extra buck

thru Jul 10

One gallon, whole, fat free, 1% or 2%.
you pay $3.19 WITH CARD - $1.00 extra buck™ reward = $2.19 after extra buck

Brands may vary by store. (Excludes flavored milk.) Extra Buck™ offer limit of 2 per household with card. (12814303)

I KNOW THE CVS HERE IN ST AUGUSTINE HAS TG LEE BRAND IF YOU GO TO TG LEE WEBSITE YOU CAN DOWNLOAD 2 $1 OFF COUPONS EVERY 2 MONTHS SO $1.19 AFTER COUPON & EB'S!! I ALSO GOT AN EMAIL TODAY FOR $2 OFF $5 FOOD PURCHASE CVS COUPON SO I WILL BE GETTING 2 GALLONS OF MILK FOR .38!! & WHEN YOU USE YOUR RESUABLE BAG & SCAN YOUR GREEN TAG YOU GET A .25 BACK ($1 FOR EVERY 4 TIMES YOU USE IT) SO TECHNICALLY .13-YAY!

Jacksonville Zoo Half Off??

2010-07-07T18:26:00.001-04:00

Heard on the radio today if you go to the Jacksonville Zoo's website you can download a coupon for 50% off admission-haven't had a chance to check it out but just wanted to let ya know! Sounds like a great deal! & I think they said the coupon is only valid the day you print it?

2010-07-06T12:34:00.001-04:00

Last Chance Clearance Blast!!!

Saturday, July 10, 2010

10:00am - 9:00pm

Come Early! Put as many clearance items as possible in one bag for just $15.00 YEAH! Only $15.00!!!

One Day Only! While Supplies Last!

2010-07-04T22:15:00.002-04:00

Some of you may have saw our baby girl in the newspaper today! & How perfect was the picture since it was 4th of July?! It is totally free to put a baby announcement & first birthday in the paper. Go here to find out more info! She's such a cutie pie, huh?!

Chick Fil A!

2010-07-02T16:53:00.002-04:00

Just read this on Facebook!

Chick-fil-A of St. Augustine Starting tomorrow KID'S EAT FOR FREE!!! Kid's get a free 4-count meal with the purchase of an adult dinner meal. Come to Chick-fil-A of St. Augustine every Tuesday and Saturday night from 5pm to 8 pm in the months of July and August!

Kid's Night is on Tuesdays too!
***UPDATE THEY ARE CANCELING KIDS NIGHT FOR JULY & AUGUST

Cheap Book!!!

2010-07-02T09:46:00.003-04:00

Have a Bday coming up or Special Occasion?

2010-07-01T20:41:00.001-04:00

Carvel Ice Cream Cakes are BOGO in our area. Use the $2/1 coupon from here and the $3/1 coupon from the May AND June issue of ALL YOU. You will get 2 Carvel Ice Cream Cakes for $9.99!

Thanks Judy for confirming this!

A Little Tidbit!

2010-07-01T20:36:00.002-04:00

I'm sure many of you follow iheartpublix.com or southernsavers.com for the publix ad each week-I just want to point out that these people live outside of FL-& sometimes have different sales or prices-I always go to publix.com to view the ad in our area to make sure there isn't anything else I want instead of just basing what i am getting solely from southernsavers or iheartpublix & sometimes they forget because their store doubles & they may put the wrong price so if you don't understand where they are getting that amount-that is why!

If you haven't liked iheartpublix.com in the past-look at it again-she redesigned her site so you may like it better!

Another Disney Order!

2010-07-01T15:52:00.003-04:00

I ended up placing another! These cute dolls are only $5.99 each-great to put up for Christmas! My little girl will be so excited! These were around $9-10 at Target when I saw them yesterday so saves me a little bit! FREESHIP is promo code! They are have personalization bags & shirts for $7.99! You choose a character & put your child's name on it!

Disney Princess & Friends Sleeping Beauty Doll

Item # B6058G0030

$5.99

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Disney Princess & Friends Snow White Doll

Item # B6058G0035

$5.99

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

2010-07-01T15:15:00.001-04:00

BY DEMAND...IT'S TIME, FOR A SUMMER SALE ALL CLOTHING $1 FROM 10-12NOON ON JULY 10TH
THERE WILL BE A LOT MORE THINGS ON SALE, SO STOP BY.... WITH ALL THE AWESOME CONSIGNORS AND ALL THEIR GREAT THINGS WE HAVE TONS TO LOOK AT!

HAVE A HAPPY FOURTH AND SEE YOU ON THE JULY 10TH!

RECYCLED KIDS
232 STATE RD 312
ST AUGUSTINE FL
826-4400

Free Shipping at Disney Store thru Monday with code FREESHIP!

2010-07-01T14:16:00.003-04:00

I got the email this morning & am bummed I didn't read it sooner so I could have got more stuff! But I am super excited about what I got! We did the Give a Day, Get a Day to get free tickets to go to Disney World & that is what my son wanted for his birthday this year so it worked out for me to not do a party & get free tickets & yes u can call me a dork but I wanted us all to get matching mickey mouse shirts for our first Disney World trip together so I was super excited to find them for so cheap!! Code is FREESHIP if you see anything u want!

Glittering Personality Mickey Mouse Tee for Women

Item # 102169-XS

Size : XS

$5.99

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''Authentic'' Ringer Mickey Mouse Tee for Men

Item # 102945-XXL

Size : XXL

$5.99

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''Woosh'' Mickey Mouse Tee for Boys

Item # 102994-S

Size : S

$4.99

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Price: $4.99

Like mother, like son?!

2010-06-30T17:07:00.002-04:00

My son is learning well! He came running in the house today from Bible School all excited & said "Mom, look what I got for free!" (It was 2 silly bands he got from VBS!) That's my boy!!

Blood Drive at Alligator Farm This Saturday & FREE Admission to all Donors!

2010-06-30T15:33:00.002-04:00

Blood Drive!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
10am-2pm
All blood donors receive free admission!
St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Free Capri Suns at Publix???

2010-06-30T08:49:00.001-04:00

Last time I was there they were 3 for $5 & Food Lion just came out with a $2 coupon (Publix takes them as a competitor) so free carpri suns & .33 in overage IF they are still on sale! Go here to print! You can also sign up for them to send you the weekly coupons to your inbox!

Adventure Landing Waterpark in Jacksonville!

2010-06-28T10:57:00.001-04:00

Adventure Landing at Jacksonville Beach has a fun waterpark & does Red, White & Blue Nights on Thursday nights from 5-8pm for $10 a person!

Peter Pan at the Limelight Theatre!

2010-06-28T10:41:00.002-04:00

Peter Pan is going to be at the Limelight theatre July 15, 16, 17 and 18 at 2pm & ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. You can call 825-1164 for tickets.

Please know that this is performed by KIDS not adults. Tickets are going fast so hurry & call so you can get good seats!

I'm so excited to go!

Thanks Kristin!

Another Great Publix Trip!

2010-06-28T10:26:00.005-04:00

Another great week at Publix! I had coupons expiring 6/30 so needed to use them & I got all this for $3.36 & that was a $1 in tax! My bill was I think $84 before coupons. It helped that the Energizer batteries I got rang up wrong-they gave them to me for FREE & gave me $4.18 in change from my coupons I had! I was shocked & was not expecting that at all! & I got more blueberries-the coupon would not work but she still put it through anyhow-usually they accept Publix coupons up to 1 week past expiration.

6 Fiber One Yogurts (had rain check for BOGO & had BOGO coupons) so FREE
Energizer 10 pack AA FREE
Rubbermaid Water Bottle (50% off this week & had $1 manufacturer coupon from yesterday's insert so $1.24) & it's BPA Free!
5 Blueberries FREE
2 Kraft Mayo FREE (used 1 manufacturer & publix $1 off & it was $1.99)
2 Flat Out Bread FREE (had bogo raincheck & manufacturer coupons)
4 Smart Balance Milk-.80 overage
Fresh Green Beans
5 Kiwi Fruit
2 Green Bell Peppers
Bananas
2 Publix Party Cups $2.69 (had bogo coupon from baby club & needed these for my daughter's bday party this weekend)
3 Publix 2L sodas (.50 each! great deal & needed them for bday party)
Pull-up's (had FREE coupon from House Party I won)
Animal Crackers small box (had FREE coupon from Baby Club)
10 Applesauce (these don't expire until 2012 so these are GREAT to put in food storage!!)

& I used my $10 off $50 purchase Baby Club Coupon from Winn-Dixie!!

As you can see I got basic stuff or what was on sale-I already have a stockpile of everything I need to make dinner & I always freeze meat!

& I just got contacted from Arquest to do the pullup diaper study-whoo hoo!!!

Need Photos For A Great Price?

2010-06-27T21:16:00.002-04:00

My friend, Heather has a sister in town that is here for the summer and would love to take pictures for any that would like them. Here is a link to her blog! http://athousandwordsbyjess.blogspot.com

A Few Deals!

2010-06-27T09:39:00.004-04:00

Got some extra bucks to use?

CVS has their brand 24 pack of bottled waters for $1.98-Limit 2-this is a great deal! & Bounty Basic Select A Size Paper Towels are $5.97 Limit 5 & if you have went to CVS any this past week you should have got a $2 off Bounty Paper Towels-so that makes it $3.97 & there was a .25 manufacturer coupon in the 6/6 PG! It is for 6 big rolls which=8 so .47 a roll which is great! I haven't seen a good paper towel deal in a while & I LOVE the select a size! Don't forget to get a raincheck if they are all gone! CVS rainchecks NEVER expire!!

Cow Appreciation Day!! July 9th!

2010-06-27T03:49:00.002-04:00

On July 9, visit your local Chick-fil-A fully dressed like a cow for a free meal. To view this as a web page, click here.

Get FREE milk at Publix starting Today!!

2010-06-24T10:35:00.000-04:00

Wahoo! Smart Balance is offering up a super high value coupon! Just head on over here, click on “Click here to download coupons” link, and enter zip code 30157. You should then be able to print a $2/1 Any Smart Balance Milk product coupon!

Here’s the deal you can score at Publix…
Smart Balance Milk– buy one at $3.59, get one FREE
Use 2 $2/1 coupons from here or from the 6/13 RP
Final cost– 2 FREE cartons of milk + $0.41 in coupon overage!

Thanks Hip2Save!! I didn't have the $2 coupon in my insert!

Need a Baby Gate!!

2010-06-23T00:43:00.001-04:00

I'm looking for a baby gate that DOES NOT have to mount into the wall-a tension rod one with a swinging door-if you have one you are willing to sell-please email me! Thanks~

Stockpiling & Ideas on How to Organize!

2010-06-22T22:45:00.005-04:00

My bathroom closet! I was so proud that I finally decided to organize it better! I found the colorful box at a garage sale & had some already & bought the rest from Big Lots-I have over 20 body washes-I wish something else would be a money maker! I have 2 containers filled with floss & toothbrushes-I don't think I will ever have to buy that again!

I decided to take some pictures of how I organize things so I hope you find it helpful! Any other ideas-post a comment! This is where I tape all my recipes that I use a lot-saves a lot of time!

This is just an example of what I have talked about-I tape a piece of paper with what I have in the cabinets with the expiration date!

My cereal stockpile is getting low! I usually write the dates on the front with a permanent marker so I can see better when they expire.

I LOVE my can organizers & as you can see I still need more room! I do have an empty row because I need more diced tomatoes-I am patiently waiting for a good deal!

Part of my pantry! Lots of stockpile! My husband goes through oats so fast! I got these for $1.52 each at Target-they have a shelf life of 1 year+

I should have made it more neat before taking a pic! But I love this door organizer-it hooks over the door & I got it for around $20 at Wal-Mart. I keep commonly used things on it like sandwich bags, trash bags, medicines, peanut butter & bread...

Yeah my medicine cabinet needs a lot of organizing! But I keep it in a small plastic container which has been great! Shoe boxes also work great for organizing & they are FREE!

I found this at Home Depot for $2-$3-It holds a lot of oatmeal packets!

My Publix Shopping Trip Tonite!

2010-06-22T21:33:00.003-04:00

This was a great week at Publix for me! I actually had an audience tonite & couldn't help but have a huge smile on my face! My total before my coupons was $73.03 & after I handed her my coupons it was $4.97 & this is all I purchased:

Eye of the Round Steak $4.95
1 Raspberries
4 blueberries FREE
4 Eggo Waffles $1 OVERAGE
Green Beans
1 Fisher Fusion Nut Mix FREE
2 Tostitos Chips
2 Arnold Bread
4 Gas-X ($4.44 in OVERAGE)
2 Combat Ant Killer (.62 OVERAGE before tax)
4 lbs bananas
Quantum Finish Start Kit (paid $2-normally wouldn't buy this but figured I would try-does 12 washes)
5 Dannon Dan-O-Nino Yogurt (.17 each)
1 lb tomatos
Cool Whip
2 Tombstone Frozen Pizzas

My total Savings was $107.53!! This is sooooo much fun!

Publix Coupons!

2010-06-18T09:13:00.001-04:00

Go here to sign up for Publix's At Season's Peek Newsletter to receive coupons! The last one was $1.50 off a pack of blueberries, blackberries or raspberries!

Staples Deal!

2010-06-17T13:24:00.002-04:00

Wahoo! There is a *HOT* 15% off printable Staples coupon available, valid thru 6/19! Just head on over here to print this great coupon. You can use it at Staples this week to score some pretty sweet deals…

HP 8.5″x11″ Multipurpose Paper, 500-sheet ream $7.49
Get a $2.50 Instant Savings
Plus, use the 15% off coupon (will deduct $0.75)
AND Submit for the $3.99 Easy Rebate
Final Cost ONLY $0.25!!

HP Everyday 4″x6″ Photo Paper 100 pack $9.99
Use the 15% off coupon (will deduct $1.50)
Submit for $8.99 Easy Rebate
Final Cost FREE + a $0.50 moneymaker!

Also, all the $1 items that I highlighted here will be ONLY $0.85… not bad!

**Remember that Staples Easy Rebates are just that, easy! Go on over here to read more about them. Basically you’ll be able to submit all your info online. You won’t even have to mail anything in– the best part in my opinion! You’ll receive your rebates within 4-6 weeks after submitting them!

Thanks Hip2Save!

I WENT & DID THIS TODAY & THEY HAD PLENTY OF PAPER LEFT! I ALSO GOT THE SCISSORS & MAGIC ERASE MARKERS FOR .85 AFTER THE COUPON-MY LITTLE GIRL NEEDS THE MARKERS FOR PRESCHOOL SO THAT SAVES ME SOME MONEY!! THERE ARE OTHER $1 DEALS SO CHECK THEM OUT IN THE AD!!

Hobby Lobby Clearance!

2010-06-16T12:53:00.002-04:00

Hobby Lobby was marking all their house decor that was already 66% off to 80%! I just happened to come right when she was doing it lastnight-there is TONS of stuff-some on the middle aisles too so keep your eye out! After 3 years of living in our house, I finally found stuff to go on top of my cabinets & all for around $30 (I got 12 items) which I think it great-I was so excited!

Do you take your own pictures?

2010-06-15T23:43:00.001-04:00

If so then check this out-great deal at Wal-Mart! $5 portrait package for all of this!

Michael's Clearance!

2010-06-15T23:37:00.002-04:00

Clearance Scrapbook paper is 7 for $1! I got some sheets tonite-you can do a lot with cardstock-make cards, invites or use it for scrapbooking! They also had cricut cartridges on clearance some even 50% off or less-they were right when you walked into the store on the left hand side!

2010-06-15T23:07:00.001-04:00

A Produce Website for Kids! Go here!

Thanks Gayle!

2010-06-15T15:40:00.001-04:00

Back in April of 2010, I posted about a company called Arquest. For all of you new Hip2Save readers, Arquest manufactures store brand diapers and arranges different diaper studies on a regular basis. And the best part is that if you qualify for one of their diaper studies, you can snag FREE diapers and you even get paid for your participation!

As of now, they’re currently looking for boys or girls wearing size 4 diapers. To see if you qualify for one of the studies, you’ll need to call 1-888-342-7372 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-342-7372 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 646 or ext. 633 (girl’s diapers) or 1-888-342-7372 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-342-7372 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 634 (boy’s diapers). You will most likely hear a recorded message asking you to leave your name and call back phone number.

If you do in fact qualify, the company will send you between 1-6 bags of FREE diapers! Sweet, huh? Plus, after completing a survey (based on your experience with the particular diapers) you’ll receive a $10 check! Yay!

In addition, Arquest will be doing a study for pull ups (32-40 pounds) in July and possibly a study for overnights (65-85 pounds) as well. If you want to be added to the list for any of these studies, call the number and extensions listed above.

*Note that these studies are available in the lower 48 states only.

Let us know if you qualify for either of these studies!

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Funny that I was just thinking about this the other day! But they are no longer taking people for the size 4 diapers (bummer for me!!), but are for the training pants so hurry & call if you got a little one in them! I did do this a year ago-& it was easy & fun trying different diapers-you did have surveys to fill out & then I received a $10 check afterwards!

CVS Money Maker!

2010-06-15T08:14:00.001-04:00

The Gilette or Old Spice Body Wash is a limit of 2 this week (well at least as of yesterday). I had a $2 off $6 Body Care Coupon that printed out from the Coupon Machine at CVS last week & I used the BOGO Old Spice Coupon so it was a $6 Money Maker for me! Here is an example to clarify it more:

Old Spice Body Wash (got 2 at $4 each)= $8
Used BOGO coupon which took off $4
Used CVS coupon which took off $2
So total was $2 & I got a $8 EB so that was a $6 MM!

Neutrogena Walgreen Money Makers!!

2010-06-14T20:18:00.002-04:00

Walgreens: Neutrogena Moneymaking Deal Scenarios!

Posted: 14 Jun 2010 02:06 PM PDT

Wow! The Neutrogena deals just keep popping up at Walgreens! Here’s a round-up of the current deals you may be able to score (that is of course, if the items below are in stock). Remember, though, that you can mix and match the deals below!

Neutrogena Deal Scenario Round-Up:

Buy 3 Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleansers are $4.11 –after 25% sale (there are several kinds)
Total = $12.33
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 6/13 SS
Pay $9.33
Get back a $10 RR
Final cost FREE + a $0.67 moneymaker!

Buy 3 1-oz. trial size bottles of the Neutrogena Acne wash $0.74 each (NOT available in all stores)
Pay $2.22
Get back a $10 RR
Final cost FREE + a $7.78 moneymaker!

Buy 3 Neutrogena Lip Moisturizer (SPF 15) $2.89 each
Total = $8.67
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 6/13 SS
Pay $5.67
Get back a $10RR
Final cost FREE + a $4.33 moneymaker!

Buy 3 Neutrogena Bar Soaps 3.5 oz.– Unscented $2.01 each and/or Acne Soap $2.24 each
Total as low as $6.03
Use 3 $1/1 coupons from the 6/13 SS
Pay $3.03
Get back a $10 RR
Final cost FREE + an almost $7 moneymaker!

Buy 3 Neutrogena Healthy Defense Oil-Free Sunblocks $5.99 each
Total = $17.97
Use 3 $2/1 Suncare coupons found here
Pay $11.97
Get back a $10 RR
Final Cost $0.66 each!

(Thanks, Money Saving Madness, Chi-Town Cheapskate, & Clever Couponing!)

Thanks Hip 2 Save for posting!

I went in today & did face cleansers for $4.11 & the lip care for $2.24! They didn't have the trial size ones at the one on SR 16 & SR 312-I'm going to look when I am in Jax tomorrow but there are 3 other Walgreens here so other stores may have them!

Listerine $10 Moneymaker!

2010-06-14T19:54:00.003-04:00

Coupons.com has a coupon for $2 off Listerine Whitening (use zip code 01364 - there is both a $1 and a $2 so keep looking if you find the $1 first)

Walgreens will have a $3 store coupon in their ad starting tomorrow 6/13.

Listerine Whitening will be $5.99 so use both coupons and pay 99¢

Plus there is a rebate for a $10 prepaid debit card from the June 2010 issue of InStyle magazine (+ other magazines): purchase ANY Listerine Whitening or Rembrandt product and receive a $10 prepaid debit card.

Just mail original receipt with the product UPC code circled, and name and address, to:

“Dare to Wear” Gift
PO Box 4938
New York, NY 10185

**Allow 4-6 weeks for shipping. While supplies last, one per household. Purchase of a qualifying product must be made between 5/21/10 and 6/17/10, received by 7/1/10.

I WENT & DID THIS TODAY & IT IS A BETTER DEAL TO DO IT AT PUBLIX AS IT IS $4.39 THERE & YOU CAN USE THE WAGS COUPON AS A COMPETITOR ALONG WITH THE $2 MANUFACTURER OFF, THAT WAY YOU DON'T PAY ANYTHING OUT OF POCKET IN CASE YOU DON'T GET YOUR REBATE (IT SAYS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST), I DID CALL LISTERINE TODAY & THEY SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROMOTION, IT JUST ISN'T THEM WHO IS DOING IT SO I THINK IT IS LEGIT! & I WOULD MAIL IN THE UPC CODE (TEAR IT OFF CAREFULLY) TO BE SAFE!! THE 32 OZ IS $5.99 AT PUBLIX IF THERE ARE ALL OUT OF THE 16 OZ SO STILL A GREAT DEAL!

Thanks Who Said Nothing In Life Is Free!

2010-06-11T08:13:00.002-04:00

TODAY'S DEAL FROM GROUPON

-GO HERE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!

I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO DO THIS BUT HAD NO IDEA HOW EXPENSIVE IT WAS!

$149 Helicopter Tour for up to Three People from Old City Helicopters (Up to $255 Value)

$149

worth:	discount:	savings:
$255	42%	$106

Company Information:

Old City Helicopters

website

Locations:

St. Augustine Airport
4900 US 1 North
Suite 400
St. Augustine, Florida 32095

For centuries humans have envied birds' innate ability to fly and to form eloquent arguments on the pros and cons of synthetic butter. Today's Groupon gives you one of those enviable abilities: for $149, you get a Porpoise Point and Old Downtown helicopter tour for up to three people from Old City Helicopters, up to a $255 value. The tour covers approximately 17 miles of airspace; allow about 30 minutes for the entire tour, which includes prep time, take-off, the flight itself, and landing.

Tours lift off from the St. Augustine Airport , flying low and fast south over the Florida coast to Porpoise Point, then crossing the inlet to view the sights of Anastasia Island. You'll enjoy unobstructed views from your window seat in the hover vessel as you pass over the candy-striped St. Augustine Lighthouse and the Spanish 17th-century Castillo de San Marcos fortress before fluttering west over St. Augustine's old downtown. After you see the city sights, you'll swing around north for a final scenic drift along the beach before returning to the St. Augustine Airport, with a sense of sweetness and light from the airy adventure, but all your hairs refreshingly un-windblown.

The friendly tour guides are local pilots and certified flight instructors with extensive civilian piloting experience. Impress your congressional representative with an airborne adventure, or gift this Groupon to your favorite set of triplets for a fun-filled trip over old downtown.

Call ahead to schedule your tour, and make sure to mention your Groupon. Weight restrictions may apply-see the Old City site for details.

Question from Reader:

2010-06-11T01:18:00.006-04:00

I have had a few people ask me about the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando lately so figured I would share this!

Question: i wanted to ask you some questions about the nick hotel. i want to take the family there sometime this summer. were you able to find good deals when you went?

My Answer: I always just do the deal on travelzoo-last time it was $99 & you got a 2 bedroom suite & a $20 resort credit-u can also get the orange armband (i think that is the color)-and you get 10% off food for being a FL resident. but resort fee is $25 & taxes so i think it was around $130? and then we had the $20 credit which we just used on food so I said it was about $110 for the hotel. We never left the hotel-just got there by 1 the day we checked in (you just go to the front desk, they give you the arm bands since you HAVE to wear them & there are people that walk around to see & then if your room is not ready then they call you on your cell phone when it is) and then we left late in the afternoon so it's plenty of time to me to just stay 1 night-u have to check out by noon so we just changed in the bathroom before we left that day.

Some Tips:
You have to be a certain height to ride the slides so if your children are not that tall then I would recommend waiting to go until they are, but you can walk up & play, they just can't slide down, there is a big pool & a kiddie area (we did sneak my daughter to slide down the small slide up front we eventually got caught!). They also have basketball courts, mini golf & a jacuzzi. They have 2 pools but I would check when it is opened when you go-it wasn't opened at all when we went this past time as it was just opened on the weekend-it is a fun pool. The show is worth going to & different characters are there each day & is usually the same for a month so you can probably call the front desk & find out when the certain character will be there that your child would want to meet (like Spongebob or Dora). On the weekends they usually do a dive in movie which is really neat (they put a huge tv screen near the pool & you get to watch a movie! They also have fun poolside games twice a day! And they have life jackets & towels at the pool side that you rent so you don't have to worry about swimmies! They give you a schedule when you check in so pay attention to it so you can take advantage of everything!

We have been several times & have a blast each time we go-I just don't think it is worth the money if you have younger children that would want to do the slides but aren't tall enough! I'm sure it says on the website what the height requirement is I assume 44 inches. All in all I think it is a great hotel & I love how you don't have to leave to go anywhere-it is very clean! The 2 bedroom suites are so nice & have 3 tv's in them! I think if u can find a cheap deal like u usually can on travelzoo.com, it is worth it for your family to go to a waterpark & stay in a hotel. They have a huge arcade room & a few places to eat-Subway (which does not participate in the $5 footlongs), Uno & a grill. The cheapest route for us was getting subway even though every time I go I always get a personal pan Uno pizza for myself since they are so good! But most kids want pizza so I got my kids the meatball sub & called it a pizza & they were happy!

Oh & they do, do special things for birthdays (even for adults)-as long as it is within the month (you are suppose to bring a birth certificate but I forgot to for my son) & they do a special birthday party where they get to meet spongebob personally & get a cupcake! My son thought that was so cool last year!! The pool is heated in the cooler months but not the slides which the water is FREEZING!

Hope this is helpful info! I'm not sure if they'll be running any summer specials-one I have seen before was buy 2 nights get the third one free, I usually just see the $99 deal during the fall or before school gets out (we just went last month). I signed up for their emails & you can find out deals that way which you can do on their website! You can find out tons of info on there too!

Tab's Tips Thursdays!

2010-06-11T01:00:00.003-04:00

I have this posted on my blog on the right hand side but I have heard from several people lately that these activities are great-I have not gone before but may go & check it out!

~Free Concerts at the City Plaza: Memorial Day – Labor Day, every Thursday evening in the Plaza de la Constitución, (I guess it is also referred to as the square) downtown St. Augustine. All you need is your chair! To view the schedule go to www.plazaconcerts.com.

~Music by the Sea Concert Series: Every Wednesday, mid May – mid October at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. Free concerts and local restaurants offering dinners for sale at the Pavilion. Bring your beach chair and coolers, it’s great for all ages.

Another reason to sign up for Baby Clubs!

2010-06-11T00:52:00.004-04:00

Yeah-I am up a little late-couldn't fall asleep thinking about my bike that was stolen today! Me & my son rode up to our clubhouse to exercise/swim & parked it close the pool gate & when we went to leave it was gone! I can't believe someone came that close & stole something-first day of school being out (hate to blame it on teenagers but I just assume it was one!)

Back to my point of the post: I got this in the mail today-3 coupons from Winn-Dixie that I can use at Publix! This is for babies up to 2 years old & then Publix has a Preschool Pals program up to age 5 which sends you lots of coupons too! You have to sign up for it once your child turns 2! If you can't see the coupons they are for FREE 12 ct cupcakes, FREE 12 ct ice cream cups & $10 off $50 purchase!

Great Can Organizer at Wal-Mart!

2010-06-08T21:02:00.001-04:00

Neu Home Can Organizer

Online Price

$26.96

Sturdy metal with a chrome finish

Slanted design for convenient distribution

Online Price

$26.96

Availability:

Online

Not Sold In Stores

Free shipping to your store.

I ALREADY HAVE ONE OF THESE & JUST ORDERED ANOTHER ONE-THESE ARE GREAT FOR ORGANIZING!! THEY HOLD UP TO 60 CANS!! FREE SHIPPING TO HOME RIGHT NOW!!

FREE wipes at Wal-Mart!!

2010-06-08T16:09:00.002-04:00

If you got the paper last week there was a coupon in it for $2 off Pampers Wipes & they are on sale at Wal-Mart for $1.97 so FREE wipes! Glad I got 5 papers last week!

Heard of House Party.com? Well it is a site where you can apply to be a host of parties-I have won 2 so far-a Martha Stewart craft one where I got LOTS of cool tools & crafts (some which I got to keep!) & a Pull-Up party where I got a coupon for a free package of pull-ups & a free digital key chain!! And I just won to be a host for the Febreeze Party today!! I just applied yesterday (guess it was the last day!) So if you haven't already: go sign up! You get lots of samples/coupons to share with your guests-it's fun! If you want to come to my party & meet some new moms/friends, send me an email!

Need Checks?

2010-06-08T16:04:00.004-04:00

I ordered 2 boxes of these checks for $4.05! This is the first time I have ordered checks since I have been married (almost 7 years!) so I'm excited to finally have my name on the checks! I saw the deal in the coupon inserts this past Sunday-It doesn't expire until 6/30/11-the code is DB3078-You get FREE shipping, FREE upgrade of lettering & 1 box is $6.95, 2 boxes are $7.05! And the code gives you $3 off if you are a first time customer so that brought my total down to $4.05-yay! I'm so excited! Go here to the website!

Tab's Tips Thursdays (a little late!)

2010-06-04T22:16:00.002-04:00

I forgot to post my tip for yesterday! So here is a quick little tip about grocery shopping with kids: Now, if possible I would highly recommend going without them, but if you have to these are some ways I get through it & stay sane! My kids love getting a cookie & a balloon at Publix (balloons are in the florist section & free)-my son tries to hit the signs hanging with it so that keeps him busy-they love driving the carts around (I know Publix & Winn-Dixie have the double ones, Food Lion has the cars in the bottom). My son (who is almost 6) will bring his leapster in to play which is a huge help if I just have one kid with me! If you have extra time it's fun to get the kids involved-my son loves to shuck corn or help me pick out apples or lift the "heavy" stuff since he thinks he is soooo strong!! If you have an older child, they can mark things off your list for you...But snacks are always great to bring (just make sure you pack the ones that will take a while to eat!) & dum-dums are always great!! Just make sure you have all your coupons together before you go to check out to make it easier & remember if you ever forget to use a coupon, you can always bring your receipt back & coupons & they will honor them (I have never had a problem doing that).

Medco Healthstore UPDATE!!

2010-06-04T22:09:00.003-04:00

Hopefully some of you were able to order from the Medco Health Store-I was helping my dad place an order tonite & neither code worked anymore but I found another one FIRST10 (for your first order). The TENOFF no longer works or the MHS10 (for first order). He ordered some coconut oil & just paid .99 shipping! There are so many great finds so if you haven't done it yet-do it! I already got my shipment confirmation today!! And you don't have to get your order exactly $10-if you get an item for $7 it still uses the code & you just pay shipping!

Storytimes are back!

2010-06-04T22:02:00.002-04:00

The storytimes are back at the Main Library! They are on Thursdays-Baby Time is at 10:15 & Storytime for Toddlers/Preschoolers is at 11:00. & Be sure to grab a flyer when you are there to find out all the events for the summer reading program! These are offered at ALL the branches-I "think" next Tuesday at 2pm the Jacksonville Zoo is coming to the Main Library. You can probably view the events at online at www.sjcpls.org.

It is a great program & I have been doing it the last 5 years!! A lot of it is educational-it is more for older kids since it is geared for the ones out of school. The Main Library always ends the summer program with an Ice Cream Party & you get to pick out a brand new book-but I'm not sure if they will be doing it this year as they have had lots of budget cuts.

And don't forget Home Depot has their Kids Workshop tomorrow! Always the first Saturday of each month!!

2010-06-03T20:53:00.003-04:00

Wahoo! Here’s another awesome Online bargain you can score! Medco Health Store is offering up a coupon code valid for $10 off any order! Just use coupon code MHS10 at checkout! …AND get this– shipping is only $0.99!

There are lots of products to choose from, so take your time to browse around…. but NOT too much time (as I don’t know how long this coupon code is valid)!

**Please note– this discount will NOT be applied until after you have entered your credit card info.

Thanks Hip2Save!

This is legit-I think! I called & spoke to them-another code you can use if you want to place a second order is TENOFF. There are lots of great deals! You can get food-I ordered a pack of diapers for $1.49 (including shipping!) & 28 piece of First Years feeding set & Baby Mum-Mums for $1.47 (including shipping) for my second order!

Other great things I saw:
Bjorn potty chair (to keep in the car) is .99 (u just pay shipping), wipes/diapers are way cheap, there are southbeach diet bars, atkins bars or clif bars for way cheap! And also toilet paper is .99 (just pay shipping).

2010-06-01T15:38:00.003-04:00

I was so excited when I opened my mailbox today! I got my free recyclable bag with coupons, my free coupons from Kraft, my coupons from Publix from the baby club, my free $5 off a purchase of $30 coupon at Winn-Dixie from Recycle Bank (which I will prob use at Publix!), my free Kiwi magazine (which I actually do read since it has great tips/recipe ideas that are organic & has coupons in it) & my free Butterfinger coupon!

There are lots of free subscriptions to magazines & even if you don't have time to read them, I recommend getting them because a lot of them have coupons in them! & you can always bring the magazines to your work or a dr office-I would just make sure you cut your address off first!

Firehouse Subs free Sub on your Birthday!

2010-06-01T15:36:00.000-04:00

Some of you may have got the postcard in the mail, but as of July 1st Firehouse Subs is no longer mailing the postcards out with the "free medium sub" on your birthday, now you have to go in on your actual birthday & show your I.D. & you can get the sub!

Cheap Cereal at Target!

2010-06-01T12:02:00.002-04:00

Fiber One Cereal is on sale for $2.50 at Target & you get a $5 Gift Card if you buy 5 of them & there are .75 coupons on coupons.com for the Fiber One Bran cereal, Fiber One Raisin Bran, Fiber One Shredded Wheat & Fiber One Honey Clusters so that is a total of 8 coupons that you can print per computer!!

So if you only have 1 computer & print out 5 coupons you will only pay .75 a box!!! I now have 49 boxes of unopened cereal after doing that deal today (no I did not buy that many today!! if anyone has been in my pantry knows I have rows of cereal stocked up to the ceiling!)-I think you can say I am definitely OVERSTOCKED on cereal!! My husband eats it sometimes twice a day so it goes pretty fast in our house & I use some cereal for snacks since it is cheaper than buying other snack food & it doesn't usually expire for a year!

If they are all out-ask a clerk & there is a big chance there is some in the back since there are no rainchecks on it!

2010-05-31T19:42:00.002-04:00

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!

Another Outlet Deal!!

2010-05-28T17:09:00.002-04:00

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!!!

2010-05-28T08:17:00.000-04:00

GO HERE to see all the deals at the outlets this weekend!

50% off ENTIRE store at Aeropostale!

2010-05-28T08:14:00.001-04:00

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Tab's Tips Thursdays!

2010-05-27T20:13:00.003-04:00

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!

2010-05-26T17:26:00.000-04:00

Swim Nights: Beginning May 28, join us every Friday and Saturday night from 7:30pm - 11pm for unlimited access to Shipwreck Island Waterpark for only $12.99 per person. Friday is Family Swim Night - No kids without parents, no parents without kids!

Thanks Jenny!

Possible FREE Entertainment Book!

2010-05-26T15:32:00.002-04:00

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!

2010-05-26T14:28:00.001-04:00

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!

2010-05-26T11:30:00.001-04:00

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!

2010-05-26T11:24:00.002-04:00

No Coupon Inserts This Sunday

Since its Memorial Day weekend, there will be no coupons in the Sunday paper.

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!

2010-05-26T11:20:00.003-04:00

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!

2010-05-26T11:05:00.004-04:00

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!

2010-05-26T10:39:00.001-04:00

The Circus in Elkton will be here Thurs & Friday & at Recycled Kids there are coupons for the 4:30 show for $5!! It is for general admission only-Walgreens also has BOGO coupon...I'm so excited to take my son tomorrow night!

Thanks Jenny!

2010-05-24T17:27:00.002-04:00

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!

Question from Reader:

2010-05-24T12:45:00.002-04:00

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!

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!

2010-05-24T12:27:00.002-04:00

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!

2010-05-24T08:07:00.000-04:00

Go here to see today's deal-wish I had a family picture to do this-I LOVE these!

$45 for One 16" x 20" Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Including Shipping and Handling from Canvas on Demand ($126.95 Value)

$45

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Though rubber-banding a photograph to a roly-poly super ball increases its utility, its picture quality plummets after playing just a few rounds of fetch. Put a photo in a durable place with today's Groupon: for $45, you get one 16" x 20" gallery-wrapped canvas from Canvas on Demand. Shipping and handling are included with the cost of this Groupon.

A wrapped canvas is a professional photorealistic reproduction printed on textured artist canvas and gallery wrapped around a sturdy 1.5" edge. Upload your desired image and pass it off to Canvas on Demand's image-touch-up experts. They'll make complimentary fixes, such as improving sharpness, balancing color, fine-tuning contrast, and removing suspiciously red eyes, before reproducing your image on a 16" x 20" canvas. Customers can also opt to mail in traditional prints; Canvas on Demand's image magicians will make a high-resolution scan and return originals by mail-unless they're baby photos, which are returned via stork.

With a wrap-around canvas, your new art will have a colorful edge, and it won't need a frame. About a week from receipt of your initial submission, you'll have your gallery-canvas print in hand, ready to hang with pride above any lonely fireplace in need of a non-imaginary friend.

This Groupon is available for redemption starting May 27.

Today's Side Deal

2010-05-23T18:12:00.002-04:00

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)

Need Cheap TP? TODAY ONLY!

2010-05-22T11:13:00.004-04:00

A lot of you prob saw on other sites that you can order the Marcal TP at Staples for $4.99 & if you went in the store to order it at the online kiosk, you could use your $2 Manufacturer Coupn & get it for $2.99! But if you want to save a trip then do this deal I saw on slickdeals.net! I have not tried this TP, but I do buy the Scott's TP which I assume will be very similar-It is thin-if you are use to Charmin then this is NOT the TP for you! My toilet use to get clogged all the time, but ever since I started buying Scott TP instead it hasn't anymore! So I think it is better & with kids, you don't feel as bad wasting it since it is only .13 a roll! You can keep it in the kid's bathroom!

$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!

2010-05-21T18:32:00.002-04:00

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!

2010-05-21T18:31:00.001-04:00

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!

Homemade Pizza Recipe!

2010-05-20T20:51:00.004-04:00

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!!