K-Mart Catalina Problems & Catalinas Explained

I wrote a few days ago about an unadvertised Post cereal freebie at Kmart this week, and a Glade Candle moneymaker going on as well.  Well, it looks like many of you have had alot of trouble finding the 2 oz Fragrance Collection candles which are supposedly $2.50, much less getting your catalina to print out.  (ARRGHH!)  The Post Cereal is trouble too, but just because many Kmart's don't carry that new Health Advantage kind on the coupon yet. (Booo)

So I just wanted to warn you guys not to make a special trip to Kmart just for these items, but to just keep an eye out for them if you happen to be there.  This deal has been confirmed on other sites, but I'm sorry for the problems it's been causing with our readers! 

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On that note... I'd like to remind everyone about this incredibly useful phone number:

1-888-8COUPON

This is the number to call when a catalina does not print.  Have your receipt on hand, and if a store club card is involved, have it ready too.  They have resolved many a problem for many a couponer.

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What IS a "Catalina"?

A catalina is a coupon that spits out after your receipt, when you buy certain items.  The coupons can be either "$$ OFF Coupons" or "$$ Off Your Next Order(ONYO).  Right now, there is a Pillsbury Catalina deal going on at a few stores, including Kroger, Bi-Lo, etc.

Buy any pillsbury refrigerated baked goods between 1/25 and 2/21:
Buy 4 - get $2 OFYO
Buy 5 - get $3 OYNO
Buy 6 - get $4 OYNO

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Why Didn't My Catalina Print?

In this case, if you bought 6 crescent rolls, and your $4 didn't print, you should definitely call the Catalina Phone Number to get your refund. This happens often to customers, and here's why:

• Stores sometimes do not have the catalina info updated in their registers towards the beginning of a sale.  
• Catalina machine is not working/turned on. 
• Some of your items were not participating items.
• That store is probably out to get you. (Kidding!)

I hope this helps you a little, catalina's can be a GREAT way to save money (and sometimes even make it!) if know what you're dealing with.  Remember that you can usually roll catalinas: Use them ($$ OYNO) to buy the participating products again, thereby earning another catalina, and so on and so forth.....
If you have any questions, leave it as a comment and I'll get to it as soon as I can!  

WOW! Lots of Kraft Printables!

I just found a whole herd of Kraft printables that you need to get! Go HERE to print out the following - looks like some have already hit their limit!
*First of all, don't forget to print this $1/2 Kraft Cheese PRINT
$1/4 Philly Cream Cheese *Print Limit Reached?
$1/1 Velveeta
$1/2 Planters Nuts *Print Limit Reached?
$1/2 Capri Sun *Print Limit Reached?
$1/1 Parmesan Cheese *Print Limit Reached?
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Bologna
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Lunch Meats *Print Limit Reached?
$1/1 Claussen Pickles
$1/2 Kraft Shells and Cheese * Print Limit Reached?

HINT: These have big ads that print on the bottom of the page after the coupon.  To avoid wasting your ink on such rubbish, watch the coupon as it prints, and as soon as it is on the page push CANCEL and the rest of the page will shoot right out blank.  You can then print the next coupon on that half of the page, and hit cancel to avoid the next ad.
This might seem kind of silly, but when you print as many coupons as we do, you have to cut corners anywhere you can to save on ink and paper!

I personally use every paper my kids bring home from school as printable coupon fodder.  (The ones that don't go on the fridge of course!)  What do you do to save on ink and paper?

NEW Cellfire E-Coupons are up!

If you've been working the deals at Kroger's this week, here are some good new Cellfire E-Coupons to load onto your card:
(These are just my favorites, see the full selection and load them up right HERE)

.50/1 Betty Crocker Frosting
.50/1 Chex Mix
$1 off Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt
$1 off Purina Dry Cat or Dog Food
.50/2 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables
.55/1 Lucky Charms Cereal
.55/1 Multigrain Cheerios
.40/1 Nature Valley Granola Bar
$1 off Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters (When Combine w/ $1/1 PRINT, makes it FREE!)

Also, the ones below will help out with the Pillsbury Catalina deal!

• .75/2 Frozen Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, or Mini Cinnamon Rolls
• $1/2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads
• $1/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands

Good Deal On Cute Checks!

We've gotten a couple of emails about finding good deals on checks, here's one I just did that saved me $23.42!  It's nice to find a good deal on something you need anyway, hope this helps some of you!!  This offer is from ChecksUnlimited.com - they have some pretty cute designs:

I especially loved the butterfly checks.  Since my dad (Kasey speaking) passed away, my daughter and I always look for butterflies as God's way of reminding us that "PaPa" has a new life in heaven that is free from sickness and disease.

Okay, here's the lowdown on how to get this good deal:

• Right now, Buy 3 boxes of checks and get the 4th box FREE - Plus! 
• FREE Shipping & Handling!
• FREE Designer Lettering!
• FREE upgrade to Designer’s Choice checks!

I just did it myself, here's what to do, step by step....
1) Go HERE and click on the Big Yellow "INTRODUCTORY OFFER" for this deal
2) Pick your favorite design
3) Check Single or Duplicate checks, then if you want 2 or 4 boxes
2) Your total will appear below, but USE OFFER CODE JL35....  and watch the price drop!
* I just tried out the code to make sure it works, here's what it looks like price-wise:

Toilet Paper Tip!

What's your stock-up price for toilet paper?
We think a "Good" price is 35¢/roll, and a "Stock-Up" price is 25¢ or less. (Reg Roll = 1 Roll, Double Roll = 2 Rolls, etc...).  With that in mind, just wanted to tip you off to a couple GREAT Toilet Paper deals at CVS!  *This is the "Good Stuff" for those of you who are picky about your tp!

CVS DEALS

Cottonelle 20 Roll BIG Pack (= to 40 rolls): $12.88 ~ Get $4 ECB (Limit 6)
Use $1/1 Printable (IE or Firefox) or from 1/17 USA Weekend or 50¢/1 PRINT

(makes it $7.99 ~ or 20¢/roll!)

Charmin 20 Roll BIG Pack (= to 40 Rolls): $12.99 ~ Get $4 ECB (Limit 6)
Use 25¢/1 from 12/27 P&G

(makes it $8.74 ~ or 22¢/roll!)

This deal is good until 2/14 - if you use your $10 ECB from last week's Pepsi Deal, you will only pay $1.88 for the Cottonelle ~ and get $4 ECB Back!!  (That's my plan anyway)
To see the rest of this week's CVS deals, go HERE.

- Thanks, AFullCup!

SPECIAL: Ingles Triples Highlights!

Due to popular demand, we're adding a list of hot deals you can get at Ingles this week with their Triple Coupon special!  There is also a Pillsbury catalina going on that will make for an extra good dealMake sure you read the Ingles rules below before planning your big trip:

* You must have the Ingles Advantage Card to have your coupons Doubled/Tripled

* Coupons 50¢ or less will be tripled

* You can triple (3) coupons w/$10 order, (6) coupons w/$20 order, etc.. Order Total is calculated BEFORE Coupons

* You can only use (2) like coupons per transaction, per day.

Best Triples Deals:

Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods: $1
Buy 4 ~ Get $2 OYNO, Buy 5 ~ Get $3 OYNO, Buy 6 ~ Get $4 OYNO
Use (1) 50¢/2 PRINT from the 12/13 General Mills Insert
Use (2) 50¢/1 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls printable (IE) or printable (FF)

(makes it FREE!)

Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter BOGO @ $1.92 (96¢)
Use 50¢/1 from 11/15 SS

(makes it FREE!)

Hefty Easy Grip Cups BOGO @ $2.79 ($1.38)
Use 50¢/1 from the 11/15 RP

(makes it FREE!)

French's Mustard: $1.50  *Thanks, Gina!
Use 50¢/1 from 1/24 SS

(makes it FREE!)

Franks Red Hot Sauce: $1.50-ish
Use 50¢/1 from 1/24 SS
(makes it FREE!)

Old El Paso Heat & Serve Sides: $1.33
Use 50¢/1 PRINT
(makes it FREE!)

Use Halls Cough Drops: $1
Use 50¢/1 PRINT

(makes it FREE!)

Brown Cow Yogurts BOGO @ $1.18 (59¢)
Use 50¢/3 PRINT *Must sign up

(makes it 9¢ ea!)

Scotties Tissues BOGO @ $1.28 (64¢)
Buy 3, Use 50¢/3 from 1/10 Red Plum insert
OR $1/1 PRINT

(makes it 14¢ ea!)

Gatorade 32 oz: $1.67
Use 50¢/1 from 1/10 RP
(makes it 17¢ ea)

Stevia in the Raw Packets BOGO @ $3.28 ($1.64)
Use 50¢/1 from 12/16 SS or 40¢/1 PRINT

(makes it 14¢ - 44¢ ea)

Pampers Swipers: $2.38
Use 50¢/1 from 12/27 P&G
(makes it 88¢ ea)

Other Good Deals: 
(These are "Total Builders": Cheap Items you add to reach the required total!)

Oikos Yogurt: $1
Use $1/1 from 1/3 SS

(makes it FREE!)

Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice: BOGO @ $1.25
Use $1/2 PRINT (IE) or PRINT (FF)
(makes it 25¢ for 2!)

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta BOGO @ $1.50 (75¢)
Use $1/2 PRINT

(makes it 25¢ ea!)

Sorrento Sticksters String Cheese: BOGO @ $3.99 ($1.99)
Use $1/1 from 1/24 RP
(makes it 99¢ ea!)

New England Coffee $4.98 BOGO (2.49 each)
Use $1/1 PRINT
(makes it $1.49 ea)

Rome Apples 3 Lb Bag: $1
Boneless Beef Stew Meat: $1.98/lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: $1.99/lb (*I smell Chicken N' Dumplings!)

★Simple Triples Deal Scenario★

Buy:
4 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls ($4)
New England Coffee ($2.49)
2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta ($1.50)
Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice ($1.25)
Rome Apples ($1)

Total =  $10.24 + Tax

Use:
(1) 50¢/2 Pillsbury  TRIPLED to $1.50 OFF
(2) 50¢/1 Pillsbury  TRIPLED to $1.50 OFF + $1.50 OFF
$1.50/1 New England Coffee
$1/2 Ronzoni
$1/2 Uncle Bens
Pay $2.24 OOP ~  Get $2 OYNO from Pillsbury!

NOTE: If you only have a few of the coupons you need to make a good deal - don't worry about concocting the "perfect scenario".  Just get your order to reach $10 (or $20, etc...) by buying meat or produce or milk.  These are items you would have bought anyway, that rarely have coupons, so you can use them as necessary fillers to get those few triples deals you want!

-Thanks, HotCouponWorld!

Kroger Old El Paso Scenarios: TODAY ONLY!

Kroger, Bi-Lo, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, and many other groceries are running a new catalina that starts today on Old El Paso products. (Read all the details HERE)  I will get around to Bi-Lo scenarios later, but I wanted to highlight Kroger here because there is an Old El Paso coupon on Cellfire that expires TODAY, Jan 25th.  These scenarios use it to bring the cost down even more, but you don't need it to get a good deal.  I used Heat & Serve Sides in the transactions below because there are coupons for those, but if you need them, taco shells are on sale for $1.25 as well.


3 Easy Scenarios:

Buy 6 Packets of Taco Seasoning: 60¢
Use 50¢/1 Old El Paso Product LOAD HERE

(Pay $3.10 ~ Get $3 OYNO!)

Buy  6 Heat & Serve Sides: $1.25
Use 50¢/1 Old El Paso Product LOAD HERE
Use (6) $1/1 or 50¢/1 PRINT or from 1/3 SS

(Pay $1 ~ Get $3 OYNO!)

*If you have found a couple pink peelies for Buy 2 Products, Get 1 Free Taco Seasoning:

Buy 4 Heat & Serve Sides: $1.25 ea
Buy (2) Taco Seasoning: 60¢ ea
Use 50¢/1 Old El Paso Product LOAD HERE
Use (4) $1/1 or 50¢/1 PRINT or from 1/3 SS
Use (2) Pink Peelies for FREE Taco Seasoning
(Pay 50¢ ~ Get $3 OYNO!)

You may be able to use the $1/1, 50¢/1 Heat & Serve Sides on refried beans as well, since technically you do heat & serve them.  I've heard that it worked for some, but I haven't done it personally, so I won't guarantee it.

75% Off Baby & Kids at Target!!!

I just got back from a truly terrible trip to Target (my children were home sick, but we had to go out for birthday giftcards).  While my grumpy kids bickered their way through the aisles, I couldn't help but notice all the ladies in red marking things down with their scanners!  There were "BeepBeepBeeps" everywhere!  They were in the kids clothing section, the baby clothing section, baby strollers, bouncers, mobiles, blankets, crib bedding -all 75% OFF!!  
I'll post up pics of my trip later today, right now my invalids just laid down for their nap and I have to get these Birthday Gifts packaged up for the mailman!



Prices I remember:
Bright Starts Mobile: $19.99  $4.99
Baby Carriers: $29.99  $8
Baby BJorn Carrier: $100  $30-someting
Dwell Crib Bedding
Dwell Baby outfits
PACIFIERS!!!  Cutie sets marked down to $1.19!!!
Graco DuoGlide Tandem DoubleStroller: 50% Off
Other Stroller/Car Seat Sets: 50% Off
I even saw a crib 50% OFF!
Coty Fragrance Sets (Jennifer Lopez, Faith Hill, others) : $5-$7 marked down from $20
Women's Pajama Clearance (Flannel Robes: $4.99!)
Women's shoes: All those sweatery/ Furry/ Ugg-ish type slip-on shoes are 75% Off

Now, this is totally "Your Mileage May Vary" - this was the Target in Cleveland, TN, yours may not be on the same clearance schedule as mine.  But seriously, today is the day for you Clevelanders- they've just made tons of price cuts in these clearance areas, and if you wait too long it'll be cleaned out!!!

FREE Oreos to the 1st 150,000 @ 3 PM!

Although they stain my teeth black and are therefore not very attractive to eat around your honey, I do enjoy some milk and oreos while watching reruns of the Gilmore Girls once in awhile!  If you'd like a coupon for FREE oreos, become a fan, be logged in and at the ready at 3 PM today to score your coupon!
They will only be giving them away to the first 150,000 to register at 3 pm, and they have millions of fans - so if you're smart, you'll be ready to click at 3!
*Go HERE to become a fan of Oreos.
*While you're at it, go HERE to become a fan of Time2Save!

FREE Post Cereal & Glade at Kmart

If you like Post Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat, or Raisin Bran - here's a nice freebie at Kmart right now!

Kmart has Post Cereals on sale for $2
Go HERE to sign up for the Post newsletter, and get a link for a $2/1 coupon on the above-mentioned Healthy Advantage cereals
(Makes it FREE!)

While your'e at Kmart, take advantage of this Glade Moneymaker:

Buy 2 Glade Fragrance Collection 2 oz Candles: $2.50 ea
Use $3/2 PRINT
Get a $3 Catalina off your next order

(Makes it $2 OOP ~ Get $3 Back = $1 Moneymaker!)

-Thanks, KrazyCouponLady!

HOT: Old El Paso Catalina (Bi-Lo, Kroger, Food Lion)

I LOVE this catalina!!  This was the first catalina deal I did after I started couponing last year, and I worked it until it couldn't be worked no more.  You can't get coupons on meat very often, so I like to save up a few of these catalina coupons until meat goes on good sale, and then get a bunch for FREE!  It comes around ever so often, and I get enough taco-night supplies to last me until the next blue moon.  Here are the catalina details.....

Purchase Old El Paso Items and Save $$ on your next Meat/Chicken purchase.
Buy 3 ~ Get $1 Off,  Buy 6 ~ Save $3 Off  (Good 1/25 - 2/21)

Items Include:
Taco Shells
Taco Seasoning
Heat & Serve Sides
Refried Beans
Dinner Kits

★Go HERE to print a 50¢ Old El Paso Sides Coupon, or find one in your 1/3 SS!

Deal Scenarios: 

Buy 6 Heat & Eat Sides for $1.25 ea (at Kroger)
Use (6) 50¢/1 or $1/1 Heat & Eat Sides from 1/3 SS

(Pay $1.50 ~ Get $3 OYNO = FREE + $1.50 Moneymaker!)

If you can find the Buy 2 Old El Paso - Get 1 Taco Seasoning FREE Peelies, you can do this:
Buy 4 Heat & Eat Sides @ $1.25 ea
Buy 2 Taco Seasonings (FREE)

(Pay $1 ~ Get $3 OYNO = $2 Moneymaker!)

Don't have these coupons?  Order a bunch off ebay before the price jumps up!

Kroger Highlights: 1/24 - 1/30

Whew!  Sorry about the late ad, all you Kroger folks, it's been a busy day around here - and I'm just getting to it now that the boys are tucked in.  I hope some of you were able to take advantage of the Kraft cheese catalina today - if not, maybe you can still make a late night Kroger run and get it before midnight!
There are a LOT of great/free deals this week - so have fun and HEY!  Send us a photo of your great haul so we can do the couponer's Dance Of Joy with you!

Mega Event "Best-Of":
*Buy 10 Mega Items ~ Get $5 Instant Savings at Checkout - Price reflects 10-item Discount.

Kraft Cheese 8 oz (Shred, Block, Singles): 99¢
Buy 5 Kraft ~ Get a $5 Kraft Catalina!
Use (2) $1/2 PRINT
(Pay $3 ~ Get $5 back = $2 Moneymaker!)(After Sunday = 49¢ ea)
*NOTE: You'll need to add 5 other mega event filler items to get up to your 10

Rotel: 49¢
Use 30¢/1 from 1/24 SS

(makes it FREE!)

Chex Mix: $1.49
Use 50¢/1 PRINT or PRINT
Stack WITH 50¢/1 Cellfire or Shortcuts
(makes it FREE!)

Quaker Quakes: 99¢
Use 75¢/1 from 1/10 RP

(makes it FREE + 24¢ Overage!)

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter: 99¢
Use $1/1 printable (IE) or printable (FF) or from 11/15 RP
(makes it FREE!)

Sargento String Cheese: 99¢
Use $1/1 or 40¢/1 from 1/3 SS or 55¢/1 from Nov/Dec All*You

(Depending on your coupon, as low as FREE!)

from Frenc'hs Classic Yellow Mustard: $1.19
Use 50¢/1 PRINT

(makes it 19¢ ea!)

Nature Valley Granola Clusters: $2.19
Use $1/1 PRINT or 50¢/1 from 1/3
Stack WITH $1/1 Cellfire Ecoupon

(makes it 19¢ ea!)

Pillsbury Toaster Streudels: $1.77
Use $1/1  printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Stack WITH 55¢/1 Cellfire Ecoupon or Shortcuts
(makes it 22¢ ea!)

Finish Dishwasher Detergent: $2.99
Use $2.50/1 from 1/3 SS*Regional

(makes it 49¢ ea!)

Mission Tortillas: $1.49
Use $1/1 PRINT or from 1/10 SS

(makes it 49¢ ea!)

Nabisco Snack Crackers: $1.69
use $2/2 printable (IE) or printable (FF) or $1/1 from 1/2 SS
(makes it 69¢ ea)

Brawny 8-Pack Paper Towels: $5.49
Use $2/1 Kroger E-Coupon LOAD
Stack WITH $1/1 from 12/06, 1/24 RP

(makes it $2.49 ea!)

NON-Mega Event Great Deal:
Although yours may not be marked as such, according to AFullCup HERE the All Detergent 32 oz w/ Snuggle Blue Sparkle is only $3.19!
-Use your $2/1 from 1/3 RP to get these for $1.19
-OR use this $1/1 PRINT to get it for $2.19

*Check that FullCup link to see a couple other kinds that are supposedly marked down as well!
- Thanks HotCouponWorld & AFullCup!

FREE Valentines Keepsake Box at Things Remembered

If you're already stressing about what to get your special man/woman for Valentine's Day, I found a pretty sweet deal at ThingsRemembered you might be interested in:

*Get a FREE Engraveable Keepsake Box with purchase of select men's or women's jewelry!  Also- if you decide to engrave anything, you can get the word LOVE on it for free ($3 Value) by entering the code "FREELOVE" at checkout.  It can be part of a longer message, or just by itself.

Now, some of this stuff ain't cheap, but some of it is very reasonable - I found a few bargains:

For Him

• These Photo Cufflinks (think a locket for your wrist!) + FREE Keepsake Box are on sale for $9.99 (reg. $25)
  

For Her

• This 14 ct Gold w/Cubic Zirconia Heart Necklace + FREE Keepsake Box: $29.99 (reg. $50.00)
  

Go HERE to see more items that qualify for this promotion

Target Deals: 1/24 - 1/30

This week's Target ad only has a couple deals worth trucking over in the pouring rain for.  It's the very last day to do the Olay rebate - so if you haven't bought 2 items yet - get going slowpoke!  (Seriously, it's a moneymaker almost anywhere)
*Some of you will be getting a nice Target Q insert in your papers today, keep an eye peeled - it's called "Get Carried Away With Savings"
*For those of you who have prescriptions, you can print out a $10 Gift Card w/ RX coupon HERE

Best Deals:

Carefree Pantiliners: $1 - $1.12 for the smallest size
Use $1/1 PRINT

(makes the as low as FREE)

Olay Regenerist Cleanser: $5.49 ea
Buy 2, and you can send in for THIS $15 Rebate HERE *TODAY ONLY!*
Use (2) $3/1 from 1/17 P&G

(makes it $4.98 OOP ~ Get $15 Back = $10.02 MoneyMaker!)

Starkist White Albacore Tuna: $1.20 ea
Use Buy 2- Get 1 Free PRINT *MFR Q

(makes it 80¢ ea)

Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals: $2
Use $1/1 Target Q PRINT

(makes it $1 ea)

Huggies or Pampers Jumbo Packs: $8.99 ~ Get $5 Target Gift Card wyb 3
Use (3) $2/1 Huggies PRINT or PRINT *Sign Up or from 12/27 P&G or 1/17 SS
(makes it $15.97 for 3 packs = $5.32 per pack!)


Similac $22.49 ~ Get a $5 Target Gift Card wyb 2
(Advance w/Early Sheild, Isomil or Sensitive 23.2 oz)
Use (2) $3/1 from 12/13 SS
Stack WITH (2) $2/1 Target Q from 11/15 SS *If you got that
(makes it as low as $29.98 for 2 = $14.99 ea!)

Buy 2 Axe Gift Sets: $5 ea ~ Get $5 Gift Card
Use (2) $1/1 Axe Shower Gel or Detailer Tool PRINT
(You'll need to find a gift set that includes one of these items, they vary)
Pay  $8 ~ Get $5 Gift Card Back
Makes it $1.50 per set, or 75¢ per item!
 


- Thanks, to Kerry at TotallyTarget!

KROGER: FREE Kraft Cheese TODAY ONLY!

I'm about to head out for church (plus I have to teach Sunday School today) so your Kroger highlights won't be up until later this afternoon - but I just wanted to give you a big heads up on a great freebie that ends today!!

The "Buy 5 Kraft items ~ Get $5 Back" Catalina ends TODAY

Kraft 8 oz cheese is a Mega Event Item ($5 Off Instantly wyb 10 items) - making it 99¢ ea for 8 oz shreds, bars, or singles.  Here's how you get it FREE:

Buy (5) 99¢ Kraft cheese items (within a grouping of 10 Mega Event items)
Use (2) $1/2 Kraft Cheese Coupons PRINT
Pay $3 OOP ~ Get "$5 Off Your Next Order" Coupon
It's Like making $2 for buying cheese!

FYI - Philadelphia Cream Cheese is also a Mega-Event Item - 99¢ ea (after mega item Discount)
Buy (5) at 99¢ ea ~ Get a $5 Kraft Catalina Coupon!!

Cheese freezes folks, so consider this a stock-up opportunity!

Rite-Aid Highlights: 1/24 - 1/3: FREE Alli!

This week at Rite-Aid has, shall we say, a yawnish amount of deals... BUT - if you are trying to lose weight and considering ALLI, then there's a nice little scenario in here you might want to check out.  The Proctor & Gamble promotion makes it FREE - so woot for you!
*Check out the P&G Promotion HERE
*See the Game of Life Promotion HERE

Best SCR Deals: 

Alli Weight Loss: Get a $10 SCR wyb Starter Kit 60-90 ct. or 120 ct refill
$10 off this week (the 90 ct. Starter pack should ring up at $49.00; the 120 ct. refill should ring up at $54.99)Alli Deal:
Buy 120 ct. refill: $54.99
Use $5/$25 Rite Aid PRINT
Use $5/1 Video Values HERE
Use $10/1 Alli Product PRINT OR $10/1 from 1/3 RP
Pay $29.99-$34.99 out-of-pocket
Submit for the $10 SCR AND and $25 Rite Aid Gift Card Rebate

(makes it FREE!)

Maybelline Cosmetics 40% Off
Submit for $2 Single Check Rebate #61 wyb 1 Maybelline Mascara
Buy 1 Maybelline Great Lash Mascara priced at $2.93 due to sale
Use the $1/1 from the 1/10 RP
Use the $1/1 Video Values here

(makes it  FREE + a $1 moneymaker!)

Skintimate or Edge Shave Gel 2/$4
Submit for $1 Single Check Rebate #50
Buy (2) Edge Shave Gels
Use (2) $0.75/1 from the 1/10 SS

(makes it 75¢ each!)

Valentine M&M’s Candies 9.9-12.6 oz. Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Submit for $1 Single Check Rebate #97 (when you purchase 2 M&M’s)
Use $1/2 from the 1/10 RP

(makes it cheap!!!)

Best Coupon Deals:

Ester-C Buy: 1 Get 1 Free
Buy 2 Ester-C Vitamin C 24 Hour Immune Protection Packets 20 pack: $9.99
Use (2) $5/1 from the 1/3 RP or $4/1 from 1/24 RP
Use $1/1 Video Values PRINT
(makes it as low as FREE + $1 Overage!)

Cadbury Creme Egg 2/$1
Use the 50¢/2 Video Values HERE

(makes it 25¢ each!)

Aquafresh Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Buy (2) Aquafresh Advanced Triple Protection 2X Whitening: $3.69
Use (2) $1/1 coupons PRINT
(makes it 85¢ ea!)

Quilted Northern Bath Tissue Double Roll 12 pack $6.49
Use the $1/1 from the 1/24 RP
Use the $2/1 Video Values Q HERE

(makes it $3.49!)

 - Thanks, Hip2Save!

Simplify Sundays

Debbie McCuiston, self-proclaimed "Queen of Clutter-Free", does a segment for us each Sunday on simplifying our lives, getting rid of "clutter", and focusing on what's important.  We love this segment (and Debbie) and we hope you do too!  Take it away Debbie....

 

I must admit it was wonderful to see the pictures of Kasey's room transformation. You are a very brave lady. Keep up the good work- you will be surprised how energized  you get just for making progress in a long-forgotten room. Maybe we could make organizing an olympic event. I can see it now, women all over the world competing in synchronized cleaning or maybe clutter-throwing. I think we may have found a way to get more people involved in the whole exercise bandwagon. Lose 200 pounds in one month just by cleaning your house. Sounds like a plan to me. Much better than sweating in really tacky outfits and collecting all that exercise equipment.  Stay tuned I will get back with you later with all the details!

 

This week I must confess my dirty little secret. I have a room at my house that is the pit. It has always been the room that if you didn't know where to put something - put it in mom's office. Or if it is an unfinished project- put it in mom's office. If you need a place to hide something - you guessed it - put it in mom's office. It has always been the thorn in my side. I have scheduled entire weekends to cleaning that room.  Needless to say I am very good at finding other things to do instead of  cleaning "the office." So today I thought I should follow my own advice and put my "big girl panties on and suck it up" and clean my office. I must say I made a very good dent in the room. You can see the top of the desk and the floor. You can even set on the couch. (No, I will not be posting pictures- would you believe I don't know how to get them from the camera to the computer?) 

 

This week I wanted to explore one of the many reasons we collect clutter. Last week we talked about the issue of control or lack of control.  I thought I would try to address my personal problem- the issue of priorities- or as I like to call it - I am way too busy to clean that room.  It seems that I can find a million other things to do instead of cleaning my office. I will spend hours planning to clean it, gather supplies to clean it and give myself a wonderful pep talk about the need to clean that room. But when it comes down to cleaning the room, everything else seems to be more important. Maybe this reflects many women's ideas of how we unclutter our homes. We usually start with the room most used by the family or the kids room. Never do we start in our bedroom or our office or our sewing room. Do you see a pattern starting to show up? Isn't it also the hardest room to keep clean? I think it's because we are last on the never-ending list of things that we must do. 

 

I always tell people to clean their bedroom first because you need a room that you can retreat to and a place that is peaceful. A place to gather your thoughts, to make plans and dream dreams. But it is usually last on the list. There is never enough energy or money left to complete our special room. 

This week, make your bedroom a priority in your quest to declutter your life. To keep from getting overwhelmed try the box method. Get 4 boxes , label them as follows:

1. Throw Away 

2. Give Away 

3. Put Away 

4. Yard Sale (personally I don't do yard sale, because I never have a yard sale and it becomes part of the mess again)

 

As you start to clean, if it does not already have a place in your room, put it in one of these boxes. When a box becomes full take it away immediately. DO NOT leave it in your room for more than 2 days or it will stop your progress. Keep working through the clutter one small area at a time. Set a timer or work every other day on this project. Take your time.  Remember, you are doing this for you. Do it right the first time so you don't get depressed and give up on making this dream a reality. 

Also get rid of things that you are holding onto from the past. It's time to let it go. If it is tied to a past relationship that went bad, get rid of it and the memories will fade much quicker. It's still cold outside, you may want to take those things that are weighing you down and have a little bonfire. I think it would be nice to dance around the fire and thank Jesus for a fresh new start and the cleansing power of the fire.( Watch out not to burn too much at once - the neighbors may call the fire department on you). 

You are worth the time and energy it will take to complete this room.  If you don't take time to carve a corner out for you, you may get lost in the clutter and that is not a happy place to be. I believe that if we have a place to quiet our spirits, spend time with the Lord and gather our thoughts, we could conquer our world (or at least our little corner of the world). God did not intend for us to slay dragons, fix a broken heart, mend fences and cook dinner without first taking some time for ourselves. Take time to dream again.  Never stop dreaming and always remember - God dreams bigger dreams for us than we could ever dream for ourselves.

Please e-mail me any questions or suggestions at queenofclutterfree@yahoo.com 

FREE Stacy's Chips Coupon Arrived!

If you were one of the lucky ones who hurried over to become a Facebook fan of Stacy's Chips back when I posted it HERE then you can expect (or have already received) your FREE Stacy's Chips coupon in your mailbox!
I got mine today, and it's going to pair nicely with the deals going on at Walgreens and CVS this week.
If you weren't on board for that promotion, and you still want to get some cheap Stacy's chips, there is a coupon HERE and HERE you can print if you've never printed it before.
*Print Limit may have reached cap, I can't tell since I've printed before so it's invisible to me now.

Walgreens Activity Book WINNER!

Congrats to .....Stacy!  Here's what she had to say:

"Love, love, love couponing!! I am a homeschooling mom to 5. We would love an activity book!"

Thanks to all who entered the little Activity Book Giveway - I know it's sometimes hard to find those special coupon books at the stores - and it's doubly hard to know you're missing out on a bit of savings!  For those Go-Getters out there, here is the barcode/UPC # found on the back of the book.  This should enable your manager/pharmacist to order some for your store if he/she has had a confused look the last few times you asked about it:
* Number Above Barcode: 484533
* Number Below Barcode: 3 11917 10922 0
I don't know exactly how those barcode numbers work, but I know that this has enabled others to order.  My manager looked on the computer and couldn't even find the book available to order just from the name - so hope it helps!

For the great deal on Huggies at Walgreens this week, see HERE.

Free Walgreens Calendar ends TONIGHT

Go to Walgreens.com and make a cute desk calendar using your own photos - you will pay shipping, but $4.99 for a photo calendar is still a good deal.  This would be a nice one to have in your cubicle!  Use code: FREE4U at checkout.  Good through 1/23. (*THAT'S TONIGHT!)

Kraft Printable Coupons: Cheese link fixed

I love cheese.  From my head down to my knees.
I use it all the time in cooking and for snacks and so forth - so I jump when I see a printable cheese coupon!  Here's one that will go great if your store has a Kraft catallina going on!  HINT: To find it fast, click on FOOD on the left hand side of categories.

$1/2 Kraft Cheese: PRINT

55¢/1 Breakstones Sour Cream: PRINT

(Catalina Going on at Bi-Lo, Kroger, Meijer, Safeway)

Kraft Cheese Catalina Deal (1/1 - 1/24):
Buy 5 or more Kraft ~ Get $5 OYNO
Includes:
singles, parmesan cheese, natural cheese (chunks, shredded, crumbles (5oz), sticks and cubes), string-ums cheese, cracker cuts, deli deluxe cheese slices, philadelphia ready to eat cheesecake filling ,  philadelphia cream cheese, velveeta cheese product, cracker barrel, cheese whiz process cheese, breakstone sour cream, breakstone cottage cheese, knudsen sour cream, knudsen cottage cheese

Walgreens Highlights: 1/24 - 1/30

This week at Walgreens has a couple deals I'll be going for - the FREE Pert and Reach toothbrushes, but I bet alot of you are most excited about the Huggies deal!  A few of the RR deals this week are only good bargains if you buy just certain items, with just certain coupons, so I've separated those scenarios from the list for you.

Best RR Deals:
Pert Plus: 2/$5 ~ Get $2 RRs wyb 2
Use (2) $1/1 PRINT
or (2) $1.50/1 from 1/24 SS
(makes it FREE - 50¢ ea!)

Secret or Old Spice Deodorant, $2.49 ~ Get $1 RR
Use 50¢/1 Secret from 1/17 P&G
(makes it 99¢ ea!)

Robitussin or Dimetapp Products: Buy 2/$10 ~ Get $3 RR
Use (2) $2/1 Robitussin PRINT or Dimetapp PRINT
(Pay $6 ~ Get $3 RR = makes it $1.50 ea)

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Buy $30 ~ Get $10 RRs   or   Buy $20 ~ Get $5 RR:
*Benefiber Kiwi Straw Stick Pack (16 ct.), $5, Tums 40-150 ct $4
$2/1 Benefiber from Diabetes & You Booklet *By Pharmacy*
$2/1 Benefiber PRINT(ie) and PRINT (ff)
or $1/1 from 1/10 SS
$1/1 Tums Dual Action from January Coupon Booklet
$1/1 from 1/24 SS

Benefiber Scenario:

Buy (4) Benefiber Kiwi Stick Packs
Use (2) $2/1 Q's + (2) $1/1 Q's
Use $2/1 Store Q (Deducts $8 automatically)

(Pay $6 + tax ~ Get $5 RRs = 25¢ ea!)

Tum-Tum-Tum-TUM Scenario:
Buy (5) Tums Dual Action 50 ct *If included in sale
Use (5) $1/1 Q's + $1/1 from Jan. Coupon Book (Deducts 5x)
Pay $10 ~ Get $5 RR = $1 ea!)

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Get $5 RRs wyb $25 Huggies:
*Huggies Snug & Dry or Supreme Diapers, Pull-Ups, Goodnites: $8.99
*Huggies Wipes (64-72 pk.): 2/$5
Use $2/1 Huggies PRINT or from 1/17 SS
Use 75¢/1 Wipes PRINT or 50¢/1 from 1/17 SS
STACK WITH $1/1 Huggies Diapers from Childrens Activity Book
Best Scenario:
Buy (3) Huggies @ $26.97
Use (3) $2/1 Huggies Q's
Stack WITH $1/1 Huggies Store Q (Deducts 3x)
(Pay $17.97 OOP ~ Get $5 RR = $4.32 ea!)

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Get $10 RRs wyb $20
*Aquafina (24 pk.), $5, Gatorade (12 oz. 6 pk.), 2/$10, Doritos, Tostitos or Lays chips (12 oz. or larger), 2/$5, Stacy’s Pita Chips (6 oz. or larger), 2/$5, Tostitos Salsa or Queso (15 oz.), 2/$5, Pepsi Fridgemate (12 pk. cans), 3/$12, Pepsi 2-Liters, 4/$5.00
Use $1/2 Tostitos Chips and Dip from Jan All*You
Use 50¢/1 Gatorade G2 from 1/10 RP

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Best Coupon Deals:
Reach Prevent Toothbrush: 99¢ (w/ in-ad coupon)
Use $1/1 from 10/18 RP or BOGO from 1/3 RP

(as low as FREE)

BOGO Coffee-Mate liquid (16 oz.), $2.49
Buy 2, Use (2) $1/1 PRINT
(makes it 25¢ ea!)

Stayfree Maxi Pads (16-24 pk.), $1.99
Use BOGO Q from 1/3 RP
Use WITH $1/1 PRINT or printable (IE) or printable (FF)
(makes it 50¢ ea!)

Dove Chocolate Bars, 2/$3
Use $1/1 from 11/15 RP
(makes it 50¢ ea!)

Olay Quench In-Shower Body Lotion, $4.99
Use $2/1 from 1/17 P&G
Read up on REBATE HERE
(makes it better than free)

Old Navy: Extra 50% Off Clearance + NEW Coupons!

This weekend is a great time to stop in at Old Navy and do a little treasure hunting in the clearance section!  They are taking an additional 50% OFF all clearance items - but it gets better!  DealSeekingMom has a few hints for you to get printable coupons on the OldNavyWeekly site.  Currently there are still $15/$75, $10 /$50, $5/$25 and 20% and 15% off purchase coupons left!!

(Reg. $14.95 - Clearance *$4.99!)

If you aren't near an Old Navy and are feeling sort of left out - OldNavy.com ALSO is having some great clearance deals  - I just looked and there are lots of really cute summery tops for 75% Off (You have to hunt through the sale section, they're not grouped by awesome-ness) in the women's sale department!

What Now? (Grocery Deals: Week of 1/20)

If you've recently attended one of our workshops, then you've just learned A LOT about the world of couponing! But without many coupons, where on earth should you begin?  Well take a deep breath and have a seat in front of your printer!  The "What Now?" posts are a starting place for newbies (like you!), with great store deals using PRINTABLE coupons (and this week's insert coupons) only!  There will be one post for grocery stores each week, and a separate one for drugstores.  We know your coupon-collection will grow quickly, but in the meantime, here's a list just for YOU!
just for YOU!

Mueller's 32 oz Spaghetti: BOGO @$2.50 ($1.25)

Use 55¢/1 PRINT *If whole wheat is included

(makes it 15¢ ea!)

Progresso Classic Soups: $1

Use 25¢/1 or 50¢/2 

(makes it 50¢ ea!)

Wise Chips: BOGO @$2.99 ($1.49)

Use 50¢/1 PRINT(ie) or PRINT(ff)

(makes it 49¢ ea)

Hamburger/Tuna/Chicken Helper: $1

Use $1/3 PRINT

(makes it 66¢ ea)

Hunts Ketchup 24 oz: $1

Use B2G1 from Jan All*You

(makes it 68¢ ea)

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables: $1

Use $1/3 PRINT or PRINT

(makes it 66¢ ea!)

Pillsbury Refrigerated Biscuits, Rolls Crescents, Breads,etc: $1.67 ea

Use various $1/2 coupons HERE   & HERE

(makes it $1.17 ea)

Wishbone Salad Dressing: BOGO @$2.99 ($1.49)

Use 75¢/1 PRINT

(makes it $74¢ ea!)

 

Kashi Entrees or Pizzas, 9.11-12.2 oz, BOGO @ $6.62 ($3.31)

Use $1/1 Pizza or $1/1 Frozen Entree PRINT

(makes it $2.31 ea)

Meal Deal #1 (aka-"Fatty Carb Fest"):

Buy Stouffers Family Size Entree @ $9.99  (Use $1/1 PRINT)

Get Pepperidge Farm Bread FREE (Use 55¢/1 from Feb. All*You)

Get Pepperidge Farm Cake FREE

Get Pepsi 6-Pack FREE

Pay $7.89 for all of the above!

Meal Deal #2 (aka-"Sensible Homecooked Meal"):

Buy 2 lbs of Boneless Sirloin Tip @ $2.99/lb ~ Get:

3 lb Bag Yellow Onions FREE + 1 lb Bag Carrots FREE

Save $4.28 in produce!

Uncle Ben’s Country Inn Rice, Assorted Varieties, 6 oz bo, BOGO $1.49

Use $1/2 PRINT

(makes it 25¢ ea!)

Hunt’s Tomatoes, Assorted Varieties, 14.5 oz can, BOGO $1.39 (69¢)

Use $1/3 FLIP PRINT (MQ)

(makes it as low as 36¢ ea)

Earth's Best Organic Baby Food: BOGO 99¢ (49¢)

Use $1/10 PRINT or $1/7 from Feb. Parenting Mag.

(makes as low as 34¢ ea!)

Nabisco Ritz Crackers: BOGO $3.09 ($1.54)

Use $2/2  printable (IE) or printable (FF)

or $1/1 from upcoming 1/24 SS 

(makes as low as 54¢ ea!)

New York Texas Toast, Ciabatta Rolls, or Pizzeria Dip ‘N Sticks: BOGO $3.29($1.64)

Use 50¢/1 from Feb. All*You, Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day or 50¢/1 PRINT or PRINT

(makes it 65¢ ea)

Kraft or Seven Seas Dressing or Good Seasons: BOGO $3.19 ($1.64)

Use $1.50/2 PRINT

(makes it 84¢ ea)

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, BOGO $3.89 ($1.94)

Use $1/1 PRINT

(makes it 94¢ ea)

Morningstar Farms Entrees: $3.99 ($1.99)

Use $1/1 printable (IE) or printable (FF) 

(makes it 99¢ ea!)

Stouffer's Easy Express Skillet Meals: BOGO @ ???

Use $1/1 Target Q PRINT

(let me know if you see how much it is!)

Air Wick Freshmatic: $4.50

Use $4/1  PRINT

(makes it 50¢ ea)

Soft Scrub Cleanser, Gel or Pads: $2.50

By 2

Use BOGO  Printable *Sign up HERE

Use WITH $1.50/1 PRINT

(makes as low as 50¢ ea!)

Lysol Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner: BOGO $3.19($1.59)

Use 50¢/1 PRINT

(makes it 60¢ ea!)

Food Lion Private Brand Sale:

Buy Food Lion Brand or Home 360 items in the following amounts, and receive 25¢ off your next order for each item.  Only at Participating Locations - check with your store first!

Buy 4 save $1.00,  Buy 6 ~ $1.50,  Buy 8 ~ $2.00, 

Buy 10 ~ $2.50,  Buy 20 ~ $5.00,  Buy 40 ~ $10.00

You CAN use your catalina coupon to pay for this deal again.. And again...and again!  This is most rewarding when buying super cheap items, so here are a few ideas, and a link to the master list on HotCouponWorld!!

- Mac & Cheese: 33¢ (after coupon - 7¢!) 

- Yogurt: 37¢ (after coupon - 12¢!)

- Cat Food: 40¢ (after coupon- 15¢!)

- Yellow Cornbread Mix: 49¢ (after coupon - 24¢!)

- Canned Veggies: 69¢ (after coupon - 44¢!)

- 2-Liter Sodas: 79¢  (after coupon - 54¢!)

Best Grocery Deals:

Hunts Ketchup 24 oz: $1

Use B2G1 from Jan All*You

(makes it 67¢ ea!)

Honey Nut Cheerios, Reeses PB Puffs, or Cookie Crisp: $2

Use $1/1 Cheerios PRINT or $1/2 GM PRINT

(makes it as low as $1 ea!)

Tombstone Pizzas: BOGO @ $5.39 ($2.69 ea)

Use $1/1 FLIP

(makes it only $1.69 ea!)  *STOCK UP!  Only 1 FLIP per visit though!

Boston Market meals or entrees: BOGO @ $6.58 ($3.29)

Use $1/1 Target MFR Q PRINT *This is YMMV

(makes it $2.29 ea)

Gorton Fish Value Bag: BOGO @ $6.99 ($3.49)

Use $1/1 PRINT*sign up to get yours!

(makes it $2.49 ea!)

Farm Rich Snacks: BOGO @ $7.49 ($3.74 ea)

Use 75¢/1 PRINT

(makes it $2.99 ea!)

Angel Soft 12-Pack Double, 24 Pack Regular: $4.99

Use $1/1 PRINT

(makes it $3.99 ea)

Food Lion Diapers; $6.99 (Reg. $9.99) *Also Private Brand Sale Item

Healthy Choice Meals $1.99

Use $5/5 PRINT

Stack with $5/5 Kroger E-Coupon

(Buy 5, use both coupons = FREE!)

Pillsbury Biscuits/Rolls/ Breads: $1

Load 30¢/2 Biscuits, 40¢/2 Crescents, 50¢/2 Sweet Rolls at Shortcuts & Cellfire

Stack WITH various $1/2, 50¢/2, etc.. PRINT, PRINT, or PRINT 

(as low as 25¢ ea)

Wolfgang Puck’s Soups: $2.50 ea

Use $1/1 from 1/10 SS

Stack with $1/1 Shortcuts E-Coupon

(makes it 50¢ ea!)

Hunt’s Manwich 7.5-16 oz $1 ea

Use 50¢/3 from 1/10 SS

Stack with 50¢/3 Shortcuts E-Coupon

Also USE B3G1from Jan All*You

(Buy 4, use all 3 coupons = $1.50 for 4 cans!)

DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen: $4.99 ea

$1/1 PRINT

(makes it as low as $3.99 ea)

Quaker Instant Oatmeal $1.88

Use $1/1 printable (IE) or printable (FF)

(makes it 88¢)

Tennessee Pride Roll Sausage, Links or Patties 10-16 oz B1G1

Use $1/2 PRINT