Saved 71% This Week

I'm over budget this week by exactly a jar of Nutella. So much for self-discipline. Good thing I have a slush splurge fund.

Walgreens

I ran out to Walgreens on Saturday before the sale was over to pick up Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat for .50 a package after coupon. And, I couldn't pass up free deodorant, especially since I didn't have to deal with Register Rewards.

Before sales & coupons: $17.85
Spent: $1.00
Saved: 16.85 for 94%

CVS

I put together a CVS shopping plan where I wouldn't have to spend any money out of pocket, but had to scrap that plan when I got a $5 off $40 coupon from the "magic coupon machine." I pulled out my rain checks to see what I had to get me to $40. I have had the Throat Cooler rain check for over a year. Time to use it. Even though I spent money out of pocket, I'm pleased with the amount of ECB's I now have. Started with $6.50, now have $26.

Before sales & coupons: $48.71
Spent: $8.59
Saved: $40.12 for 82%

Schnucks

My husband doesn't think he can eat a salad if it doesn't have croutons on it. If I can buy them for 50 cents, I stock up. It was fun to find a Nutella coupon. I don't make many spur of the moment purchases, but I did for Nutella.

Before sales & coupons: $40.99
Spent: $11.67
Saved: $29.32 for 72%

Target

My Target was out of the Scrubbing Bubbles products I stopped for, but I always check the far reaches of the food department where they put the clearance items. This is the first time I've ever found anything worth buying: Bush's Baked Beans for 63 cents. I have no idea why they were on clearance. They have a 2013 use by date and Target had plenty of Bush's on the shelf. I'm not complaining. My family's favorite beans are Bush's.

Before sales: $5.82
Spent: $1.89
Saved: $3.93 for 68%

Aldi

This was my week for shopping clearance, which I almost never do. The spiral hams at my Aldi were marked down an additional $3. I packaged it up into serving size packages and froze it. I know we will need some quick meals and ham is perfect.

Comparable Schnucks price: $32.23
Spent: $19.76
Saved: $12.47 for 39%

My Splurge

Baby back ribs and Schnucks bakery buns. At least the ribs were on sale for $2.99 a pound.

Before sales: $20.09
Total spent: $11.25
Saved: $8.84

Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $145.60
Spent: $42.91
Saved: $102.69 for 71%

Year To Date Totals
Spent: $772.00 ($43 weekly average)
Saved: $2429.59 ($135 weekly average)

Splurge Funds: $119.40

For those who don't read my blog on a regular basis, my splurge funds are the difference between what I've actually spent and my $50 budget. I use it for those items I never find on sale or that I don't have coupons for.

Coupons in Rouge Magazine Spring 2010 Issue

I just received my Rouge Magazine Spring issue in the mail. There are some great coupon in this issue.

• $10 Crest 3D White Whitestrips Professional Effects with Advanced Seal
• $2 CoverGirl Simply Ageless product
• $2 Venus Embrace or Breeze razor or cartridge or Venus Bikini Kit
• $1 Zest, Ivory or Safeguard Bar
• $1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz. +, Crest Rinse, 440 ml + or Oral-B Manual Toothbrush
• $1 Olay Body was or Lotion
• $1 Natural Instincts product
• $1 Perfect 10, Root Touch-Up or Nice 'n Easy product
• $1 Olay facial moisturizer
• $1 Secret Smoothing Effect product

If you don't receive Rouge Magazine, subscribe HERE - it's FREE.

Rouge is a P&G publication and it comes out 3 or 4 times a year. Besides coupons, it includes P&G product news, and beauty and fashion trends.

B1G1 Farm-Fresh Wraps at Bob Evans

Head over to Bob Evan's Facebook page and print a coupon for:

Buy (1) Wrap, any side, and a beverage - Get (1) Wrap FREE ($5.99 value)

Coupon expires 6/2/10.

Valid at all Bob Evans Restaurants.

Limit 1 coupon per table or carryout order.

FREE Sample Eucerin Body Lotion

Request your FREE sample of New Eucrin Daily Skin-Fortifying Body Lotion - compliments of Walmart.

Other FREE Samples available from Walmart:
John Frieda Root Awakening
Prilosec OTC
Parent Choice Premium Infant Formula

I love the FREE Samples you can request from Walmart. Not only do the come fairly quickly, but many times the sample pack includes a coupon.

FREE Cup or Cone for Mom at TCBY

According to TCBY's Facebook Page, TCBY is celebrating Mother's Day by offering moms a FREE Cup or Cone at one of their participating locations.

As always, check with your local store to see if thye are participaing.

Coupon Dreams Do Come True

When readers weighed in on their "Favorite Things", Melissa mentioned one of her favorite things was Nutella, and she had never seen a coupon for it. You're in luck Melissa, I found a Nutella coupon at Schnucks!

$1 off 13 oz. jar or larger of Nutella - Expires 12/31/10.

My store had a stand alone cardboard display full of Nutella with the coupon attached to the display.

I had never heard of Nutella until a few years ago when I saw Giada De Laurentiis at Food Network was using it in a recipe. If you're not familiar Nutella, think chocolate peanut butter, but made with hazelnuts. Ymmm.

If you can read Italian, check out Nutella's Facebook page. Almost a million people are fans.

FREE Build & Grow Clinic at Lowes

Saturday, May 8th

From 10-11 am, kids can build a Trellis Planter at a Free Lowes Build & Grow Clinic. This clinic is recommended for kids in grades 1 to 5.

Register for Lowe's Build & Grow clinic online. The first 50 kids to register and be present at the store at 10am will receive a kit, apron and goggles.

If you can't make it to this week's Build & Grow Clinic, the next clinic is May 22nd to build a Catapult. Registration is now open.

Walgreens Rewards Coming to a City Near Us

Walgreens is testing their new rewards programs in a few cities, and Kansas City gets to be one of them. See Walgreens Rewards' website for more info.

Test Markets:

• Kansas City, Mo
• Richmond, VA
• Portland, OR

Earn Points:

• 10 points for every $1 you spend
• 100 points for every eligible prescription you fill.
• 300 points for every 90-day eligible prescription you fill

Redeem Points for Walgreens Rewards Certificates, gift cards and merchandise.

• 2000 gets you a $5 Walgreens Gift Certificate
• 3000 gets you a $5 Applebees Gift Card
• 13,000 gets you a $25 Macy's Gift Card

Lots more info and a complete list of what Walgreens Rewards members will be able to redeem their points for at I heart Wags.

Call me sceptical, but I can't see this program working without a lot of problems. I'm intrigued, but glad St Louis is not one of the test markets. I'll be watching what happens from the other side of the state.

I'm starting to feel like one of those people who goes to the Indy 500 just to see the wrecks.

Starbucks Happy Hour

May 7 - 16, 2010

From 3 to 5 pm, half-price Frappuccino Blended Beverages at participating Starbucks. Check out the details HERE.

As always, check the store locator and call ahead to make sure the location you want to visit is participating.

Gosh, they look good!

My Shopping Plans

Many readers have asked how I stay withing my budget each week and save so much. I've started to post my weekly shopping plans, so everyone can see my thought process for shopping and saving.

Life is crazy right now. I would imagine everyone's May is way too busy also. In years past, I would be in panic mode because there wouldn't be anything in the house to eat and I wouldn't have time to get to the store. Not only were Mays busy, but expensive - grabbing fast food and ordering pizzas. Now, if I don't get to the store - no big deal. There are plenty of options at home. I'll just shop from my stockpile.

Here is what I plan to shop for this week:

Aldi: I always head to Aldi on Sunday - good thing I did. The week got crazy busy. I picked up milk, creamer, bread, some produce, and a ham. My Aldi had their hams reduced by $3. I packaged it up in meal sized portions and put them in the freezer. We will continue to need quick meals the rest of the month and ham is perfect. Spent: $20.00

I also try to get to at least one of the drugstores on Sunday too. This week both.

CVS: Woo Hoo! I got a $5 off $40 coupon from the coupon machine, the first time since CVS has opened in Missouri I've gotten a $/$$ coupon. Time to pull out the rain checks to get my total to $40 (before coupons). I spent more money out of pocket than I like to, but went from $6.50 to $26.00 in ECBs. Spent: $8.50

• Depends - No, I'm not old enough to need they yet, even though my kids think I'm ancient. I have a friend who is a social worker that works with the elderly. I'm sure she she can find a good home for them.
• Nivea Body Wash & Lip Care
• Colgate
• Throat Coolers - I've been saving this rain check for over a year - the perfect time to use it.

Walgreens: I'm still Register Reward free. Spent: $1.00

• Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat - I ran to Walgreens on Saturday for this great deal. (Thanks, Rhonda!)
• Sure - Couldn't pass up a freebie without Register Rewards

Schnucks: Besides needing buns, I don't need any of these items. I might have my husband stop at Culinaria pick up buns on the way home from work and skip the rest of the trip. We'll see. Projected to spend: Hopefully less than $20.00

• Buns
• Texas Toast Croutons
• Durkee Spices
• Baby Back Ribs - I'll never find ribs for my $2 buy price on meat. So I'll splurge.

Dierbergs: I debated the Free Breakfast Deal. My college aged son isn't coming home this summer and needs a few things to cook with. But, I think I'll go dig through the basement and look for the things I removed from the kitchen to make room for extra groceries. I also debated the Driscoll's Strawberries and Free Water Deal, but don't know what else I'd buy to get to $25. I don't think I have enough coupons for free items for that.

Shop 'n Save: I'm sure there are some great deals with a $10 off $50 Thursday and three Catalinas. But, I don't have time to think about them.

Is your May crazy busy too? How are you finding time to shop and what are you shopping for?

Possible FREE Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon at First Taste

Time to check out your Kraft First Taste account. When I logged on to mine, I had an offer for a FREE package of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon up to $4.00 value.

I don't think all First Taste members get the same offers at the same time, but it's worth logging in to see what offers you might have.

If you haven't signed up yet for Kraft First Taste, register HERE - it's FREE. Not only do they periodically offer coupons for a FREE product, but you get to and share you opinions about them.

Thanks, Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons!

FREE Can of Libby's

Another Facebook freebie. "Like" Libby's on Facebook and receive a coupon for a free can of Libby's.

They will send your coupon for a free can either by mail or online. Let's hope it's by mail. It is almost impossible to use an internet printable coupon for a FREE product.

Don't forget to "Like" Coupon STL on Facebook. You'll get all the deal I post in your News Feed as soon as I post them.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Best Buys - Week of 5/2/10

My "best buys" are: items for $1 or less, meat for $2 or less a pound, and a few other items that are at rock bottom prices. When I keep my shopping list to these items, I can bring home a ton of groceries for very little money.

Also, check out Other Grocery Stores in St Louis for best buys at the smaller stores.

Click on the store name to see the coupon match ups and other great deals.

Aldi
Avocado - .29
Baby Carrots, 1 lb. - .39
Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns - .79
Eggs - .89
Vidalia Onions, 2 lbs. - .99
Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.21
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.41
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.58

CVS
Depends - $2 Money-Maker
Reach Dental Floss - FREE
Nivea Body Wash - FREE
Nivea Lip Care - FREE
Colgate - .24

Dierbergs
Meow Mix Market Select Cat Food - .25
Yoplait Yogurt cups - .27
Dole Sensations Juice - .67
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce - .67
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - .75
Duncan Hines Family Style Brownies - .98
Blackberries - $1
Tenderbird Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.66 lb.
Johnsonville Roll Sausage - $1.95

Schnucks
Scotties Facial Tissue - FREE
Campbell's Tomato Soup - FREE
Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Spread - .20
Yoplait Yogurt cups - .37
New York Texas Toast Croutons - .50
Hunter Hot Dogs - .50
Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes - .50
Durkee Spices - .50
Glaceau Vitamin Water - .50
Protein Nutritional Bar - .50
Fresh Cilantro - .50 bunch
Totino's Pizza Roll - .60
Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll - .60
Betty Crocker Layer Cake - .63
Betty Crocker Frosting - .63
Chef Boyardee Pasta - .63
Parkay Margarine - .63
Betty Crocker Tuna, Chicken or Hamburger Helper - .63
Old El Paso Refried Beans - .70
Pillsbury Grand Biscuits - .70
Michelina's Entrees - .80
Old El Paso Tortilla or Taco Shells - .95
Santa Fe Dip or Salsa - $1
7 Up or Dr Pepper, 2 liter - $1
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce - $1
Kellogg's Cereal - $1
Mangoes - $1
Split Fryer - $1.29 lb.
Hillshire Farms Smoke Sausage - $2

Shop 'n Save (Thursday price)
Prairie Farms Yogurt cups - .27
Van Camp's Pork & Beans - .40
Chef Boyardee Pasta - .43
Banquet Meals - .43
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - .50
Duncan Hines Cake Mix - .53
Hunt's Tomato Sauce - .60
Slim Jim Giant Beef Jerky - .64
Prairie Farms Sour Cream - .65
Bunny Softwist White Bread - .88
Duncan Hines Brownie Mix - .73
Kellogg's Cereal - .75
7 Up or Dr Pepper, 2 liter - .78
Shop 'n Save Cheese Singles - .80
Hunt's Ketchup - .80
Hunt's Pasta Sauce - .80
Healthy Choice Soup - .80
Hunt's Diced Tomatoes - .80
Act II Popcorn - .80
Crunch 'n Munch - .80
David Sunflower Seed - .80
Duncan Hines Frosting - .93
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.07
Prairie Farms Old Recipe Premium Ice Cream - $1.48
Jack's Pizza - $1.66
Palermo's Pizza - $2.20
Cottonelle, 12 double rolls - $3.50

Target
Scrubbing Bubbles Extend A Clean -$2 Money-Maker
Nivea Women's Body Wash - FREE
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste - FREE (trial size)
Vaseline Sheer Infusion - .04
Revlon Compact Emory Boards - .27
Del Monte Canned Veggies - .38
KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce - .42
Revlon Compact Nail Clippers - .59
Palmolive Pure+Clean - .72
Tidy Cat Litter - .77
Bertolli Pasta Sauce - .87
Kleenex Hand Towels - .99
Q-tips - .99

Walgreens
Nivea Body Wash - .23 Money-Maker
Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant - FREE
Revlon Tweezers - .24
Royal Pudding - .25
Scotch Tape - .39
Scotch Mailers - .39
Mentos Gum - .45
Lindsay Olives - .49
Mars Candy Bars - .49
Walgreens Aspirin - .49
Irish Spring Body Wash - .49
Pepto-Bismol - .91
Veet - .99
Kellogg's Cereal - $1
U by Kotex - $1

Other Grocery Stores in St Louis

Here is what I see as the best "cherry picking" items at the other grocery stores in town. I don't include all the match-ups, but only items you might want to pick up, if one of these stores is convenient to your location.

If you see items I missed, or if you know of great deals at stores I haven't listed, please leave the information in the comments section.

Click on the store name for more information - location, hours, current ad.

Sappington Farmers' Market - 8400 Watson Road
Prices good through - Tuesday 5/11/10

$10 off $5o purchase good Thursday 5/6/10 - HERE

Broccoli - .99 lb.
Vidalia Onions - .99 lb.
Seedless Red or White Grapes - $1.50 lb.
Russet Potatoes, 10 lbs. - $1.99
Navel Oranges, 8 lbs. - $4.99

Pork Steaks - $1.37 lb.
80% Ground Chuck - $1.99 lb.


Johnny's Market - 11555 Gravois & Sappington
Prices good through - Wednesday 5/12/10

$1 off a deli purchase of $4 or more - printable coupon (expires 5/31/10)
Limit one coupon per person per day.

Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour, 5 lb. - $1.50
Fresh Pork Tenderloin - $1.99 lb.


IGA-Mid Towne - 317 Hawthorne Ave, Saint Charles
Ad Prices good through - Monday 5/10/10

Wholly Guacamole - $1.50
$1 - 4/25/10 SS
Final price: .50 each

Bulk Pork Sausage, value pack - $1.89 lb.
Boneless Pork Butt Roast - $1.99 lb.

Fresh Bakery Vienna Bread - .95 each
Fresh Baked Brat Buns, 6 ct. - $1.49


:: 3 Day Sale, Thursday - Saturday ::

Bunny Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns - .88
Xtra Liquid Laundry Detergent, 68.75 oz. - $1.50 (limit 4)
Strawberries - $1.88 lb.
Boneless Half Pork Loin - $1.89 lb. (limit 2)
Prairie Farms Ice Cream, 1/2 gallon - $1.98 (limit 4)


Food for Less - 1200 New Sugar Creek Road At Hwy 30, Fenton
Prices good through - Monday 5/10/10

Food for Less honors Shop 'n Saves $10 off $50 offer. Take a Shop 'n Save ad with you to get the match.

Pork Steaks, family pack - $1.38 lb. (limit 3)
Country Style Ribs - $1.38 lb. (limit 3)
Pork Spareribs - $1.48 lb. (limit 3)
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast - $1.98 lb. (limit 3)

Fresh Green Beans - .98 lb.
Fresh Baked Italian Bread - $1.29


Market Place - 1000 Columbia Centre, Columbia, IL
Prices good through - Sunday 5/9/10

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce, 40 oz. - .99 (limit 1)
$1 - 3/14/10 SS
Final price: FREE

Prairie Farms Yogurt cups - .39
B2G1 - 4/25/10 RP
Final price: .26 each when you buy 3

Chicken Drums or Thighs, value pack - .77 lb.


Save-A-Lot - multiple locations

Note: Not all Save-A-Lot's run this ad. Check Save-A-Lot's website for the ad of the location you want to visit.

Tide - $4
Liquid or Powder ,40 oz. pkg/bottle
$1 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $3

Bananas - .33 lb. (limit 6 lbs)
Frozen, Bone-In Split Chicken Breast - .99 lb.
73% Lean Ground Beef, sold in 5 lb. pkgs. - $1.49 lb.

Deirbergs Deals: 5/4/10 - 5/10/10

Last week, reader Marcella mentioned in a comment, her sister in Texas gets free cutlery and pots/pans at her grocery store and wanted something like that. Marcella, your "wish" came true, or almost true. FREE breakfast when you buy a fry pan!

This is the second time within a month a readers "wish" has come true at Dierbergs. How cool!

Remember:
1. Dierbergs doubles coupons .40 or less.
2. Limits 15 total coupons doubled.
3. Limits 3 identical coupons.
4. On a 10/$10 sale you get the sale price on just one item.
5. Internet Printable Coupons - have to scan, will not accept for free product, will not accept if over $5, will not accept if over 50% of retail value.

I highlight only the best deals. Take a look at Dierbergs' full ad here.


:: WEB-ONLY COUPON for "Fresh this Week" subscribers ::
Check you email, or start your subscription HERE.

Nabisco Snak Saks, 8 oz. bag - .99
with additional $10 purchase


:: FREE Breakfast Deal ::
Purchase a 10" Pro Line stainless steal fry pan for $19.99 and get the following FREE.

Dutch Farms English Muffins
Dierbergs Grade A Large Eggs
Minute Maid Orange Juice
Simply Potatoes Hash Browns
Hunter Bacon


:: Driscoll's Berries and Deja Blue Water Deal ::
Purchase 2 lb. package of Driscoll Strawberries and get a FREE 24-pack of Deja Blue Water.

Driscoll Strawberries, 2 lb. - $2.48
Get a FREE 24-pack of Deja Blue Water
Limit 1 FREE 24-pack of Deaj Blue per family when you buy a 2 lb. pkg. of Driscoll's Strawberries, with a $25 or more additional purchase.


:: General Mills Catalina Deal ::
Save $5 on your next shopping trip, with the purchase of (10) of these participating General Mills products.

General Mills Cereal, selected variety - $2.49
The ad doesn't list which cereal are included, but it does picture Original Cheerios
.55 - printable coupon for Original Cheerios HERE and HERE and HERE
.55 - printable coupon for Cinnamon Toast Crunch HERE and HERE and HERE
.55 - printable coupon for Lucky Charms HERE
.55 - printable coupon for Chocolate Cheerios HERE
$1 of 2 General Mills Cereals - 5/2/10 SS
.75 off Wheaties - 5/2/10 SS
.75 off Total - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: $1.94 for $1.99 each

Nature Valley Nut Clusters - $2.49
.50 - 4/18/10 SS
Final price: $1.99 each

Chex Mix Bars - $2.49
.50 - 4/18/10 SS
Final price: $1.99 each

Fiber One Bars - $2.49
.50 off Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars - 5/2/10 SS (if included in sale)
.50 off 2 - 4/18/10 SS and 5/2/10 SS
Final price: $1.99 to $2.24 each

Milk 'n Cereal Bars - $2.49


:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Meow Mix Market Select Cat Food, 2.75 oz. pkgs. - .50
$1 off 4 - 3/14/10 RP
Final price: .25 each when you buy 4

Yoplait Yogurt Cups - .50
.40 off 6 - 3/21/10 SS and 4/25/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .37 each when you buy 6

Dole Sensations Juice - $1.67
$1 off Lemon Lime or Watermelon- 4/18/10 RP
Final price: 67 each

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz. - $1.67
$1 - 3/14/10 SS
Final price: .67 each

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - $1.25
.50 - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: .75 each

Duncan Hines Family Style Brownie Mix - $1.25
.55 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: .98 each when you buy 2

New York Texas Toast - $2
.50 - printable coupon for New York Brand Frozen product
or .50 - 3/14/10 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

Sister Schubert's Rolls - $2.50
$1 - printable coupon for Sister Schubert's product
Final price: $1.50 each

North Star Novelties, 12 ct. - $2
Dream Bars, Ice Cream Bars or Fudge Bars
.50 coupon available in St Louis Family Attraction Card
Final price: $1.50 each

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks - $2
.50 off 2 -printable coupon for Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks HERE and HERE
Final price: $1.75 each when you buy 2

Lean Cuisine - $1.99
$1 off 5 - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: $1.79 each when you buy 5

Jell-O Pudding or Gels, 6 ct. = $2.50
.35 - 4/11/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: $1.80 each

Johnsonville Breakfast Patties or Roll Sausage- $2.50
.55 - printable coupon for Johnsonville Sausage
Final price: $1.95 each

Meow Mix Cat Food, 3-3.15 lb. bag - $3.99
$1 - 3/14/10 RP (3.15 bag or larger)
Final price: $2.99 each

Arm & Hammer 2x Laundry Detergent, 50 oz. - $3.99
$1 off 2 - 4/11/10 SS
Final price: $3.49 each when you buy 2

Kibbles 'n Bits Dog Food, 16-17.6 lb. - $10.99
$2 - 4/11/10 RP
Final price: $8.99 each


:: Whole Life Natural & Organic ::

Boulder Potato Chips, 5 0z - $2
$1 - printable coupon for Boulder Chips
or $1 off 2 - printable coupon for Boulder Chips
Final price: $1 to $1.50 each

Honest Kids Drink - $3.99
.75 - printable coupon for Honest Kids 8 Pouch (if this is the size on sale)
Final price: $3.24 each

Purely Decandent Soy Delicious Ice Cream, pint - $3.49
$1 - printable coupon for Purely Decandent Dairy free pint
Final price: $2.49 each


::Other Good Deals ::

Tenderbird Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 lb. bag - $4.98 (makes it $1.66 lb.)
Limit 2 packages with additional $10 purchase

Blackberries, pint - $1

Shop 'n Save Deals: 5/4/10 - 5/8/10

$10 off $50 purchase, Thursday 5/6/10 ($10 will automatically be deducted from your total when you spend $50 before coupons. )

Take a look at this week's ad HERE.

Remember:
1. $10 off $50 purchase this Thursday (with a few restrictions listed in ad)
2. Shop 'n Save does not double coupons.
3. Shop 'n Save accepts internet printable coupons up to 50% of the product retail price. (** I've noted coupons that are over 50% of the sale price in the match-ups.) Take a look at Shop 'n Save Internet Printable Coupon Acceptance Policy.
4. Thursday price - purchase right at $50 of groceries and save 20% before coupons.


:: Kellogg's Catalina Deal ::
Buy (3) Participating Kellogg's Cereals and receive $2 coupon good for your next shopping trip
Buy (4) Participating Kellogg's Cereals and receive $3 coupon good for your next shopping trip
Buy (5) Participating Kellogg's Cereals and receive $4 coupon good for your next shopping trip
Kellogg's Cereals, - $2
Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops or Frosted Flakes
$1 off 2 - printable coupon for ANY Kellogg's Cereals
$1 off 3 selected cereals - 4/11/10 RP

Best Deal
Purchase (4) Kellogg's Cereals = $8.00
use (2) $1 off 2 coupon -$2.00
pay: $6.00
Receive $3.00 Catalina coupon
Final cost: $3 or .75 per box
Thursday price: $1.40 or .35 per box


:: Conagra Catalina Deal ::
Save $5 on your next shopping order when you buy $20 of participating products in a single transaction.

Chef Boyardee Pasta, canned or microwave - $1
$1.50 off 4 - printable coupon for Conagra products
Final price: .63 each when you buy 4 products
Thursday price: .43 each when you buy 4 products

Banquet Meals - $1
$1.50 off 4 - printable coupon for Conagra products
Final price: .63 each when you buy 4 products
Thursday price: .43 each when you buy 4 products

Peter Pan Peanut Butter - $2
$1.50 off 4 - printable coupon for Conagra products
Final price: $1.63 each when you buy 4 products
Thursday price: $1.23 each when you buy 4 products

Pam Cooking Spray - $2.50
.35 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: $2.15 each
Thursday price: $1.65 each

Hershey Candy, 10.1-17.9 oz. $3.50
$1 off 3 - 4/11/10 SS
Final price: $3.17 each when you buy 3
Thursday price: $2.47 each when you buy 3

Van Camp's Pork & Beans .50 (.40 Thursday price)
Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 15 oz. - .75 (.60)
Slim Jim Giant Beef Jerky - .80 (.64)
Hunt's Ketchup - $1 (.80)
Hunt's Pasta Sauce - $1
Healthy Choice Soup - $1
Hunt's Diced Tomatoes - $1
Act II Micro Popcorn $1
Crunch 'n Munch - $1
David Sunflower Seeds - $1
Kid Cuisine - $2 ($1.60)
Dr Pepper, 12 pack - $3.88 ($3.10)


:: Proctor & Gamble Catalina Deal ::
$5 off your next purchase PLUS (5) FREE Redbox rentals when you buy $20 of P&G participating products.

Dawn Liquid Dish Detergent, 19-24 oz. - $1.98
.25 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $1.73 each
Thursday price: $1.33 each

Mr Clean All Purpose Cleaner - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 5/2/10 P&G
or $2 off 3 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $1.83 to $2 each
Thursday price: $1.33 to $1.50 each

Febreze Air Effects - $2.57
.50 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $2.07 each
Thursday price: $1.56 each

Tampax Feminie Products - $4.97
$2 off Tampax Pearl or Compak - 5/2/10 P&G (if included in sale)
or $1 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $2.97 to $3.97 each
Thursday price: $1.98 to $2.98 each

Always Feminine Products - $4.97
$1 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $3.97 each
Thursday price: $2.98 each

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner, 25.4 oz. - $5
$1 off 2 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $4.50 each
Thursday price: $3.50 each

Downy Liquid Fabric Softener, 41-51 oz. - $5.88
$1 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price $4.88 each
Thursday price: $3.70 each

Bounce Dryer Sheets, 120 ct. - $5.88
.50 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $5.38 each
Thursday price: $4.20 each

Charmin, 6 mega rolls or 12 big rolls - $5.98
.25 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $5.73 each
Thursday price: $4.53 each

Bounty, 8 ct. - $7.98
.25 - 5/2/10 P&G
Final price: $7.73 each
Thursday price: $6.14 each

Puffs Plus Facial Tissue - .98 (.78 Thursday price)
Swiffer refills - $7.88 ($6.30)
Iams Dry Dog Food, 15.5-17.5 lb. - $17.98 ($14.38)


:: Coupon Match-Up ::

Prairie Farms Yogurt cups - .50
B2G1 - 4/25/10 RP
Final price: .33 each when you buy 3
Thursday price: .27 each when you buy 3

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables - $1.25
.50 -5/2/10 SS
Final price: .75 each
Thursday price: .50 each

Duncan Hines Cake Mix - $1
.55 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: .73 each when you buy 2
Thursday price: .53 each when you buy 2

Prairie Farms Sour Cream, 16 oz. - $1.25
.35 - printable coupon for Prairie Farms Sour Cream
or .30 - 4/25/10 RP
Final price: .90 to .95 each
Thursday price: .65 to .70 each

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix - $1.25
.55 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: .98 each when you buy 2
Thursday price: .73 each when you buy 2

Duncan Hines Frosting - $1.50
.55 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: $1.23 each when you buy 2
Thursday price: .93 each when you buy 2

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.68
.55 off 2 - 4/18/10 RP
Final price: $1.41 each when you buy 2
Thursday price: $1.07 each when you buy 2

Dole Fruit Bowls, 4 ct. - $1.97
.75 off 2 - 4/25/10 SS
Final price: $1.60 each when you buy 2
Thursday price: $1.20 each when you buy 2

Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese, 24 oz. - $2
.35 - 4/25/10 RP
Final price: $1.65 each
Thursday price: $1.25 each

Tropicana Trop 50 - $2.88
$1 - 3/14/10 RP
Final price: $1.88 each
Thursday price: $1.30 each

Prairie Farms Old Recipe Premium Ice Cream - $2.48
.50 - printable coupon for Old Recipe Ice Cream
Final price: $1.98 each
Thursday price: $1.48 each

Kahiki Entrees, 8.5-10.5 oz. - $2.50
B3G1 - printable coupon for Kahiki product
Final price: $1.88 each when you buy 4
Thursday price: $1.50 each when you buy 4

Jack's Pizza - $2.50
$1 off 3 - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: $2.17 each when you buy 3
Thursday price: $1.66 each when you buy 3

Palermo's Pizza - $4
$1 - 3/14/10 SS
Final price: $3 each
Thursday price: $2.20 each

Kahiki Entrees, 24-32 oz. - $4.47
B3G1 - printable coupon for Kahiki products
Final price: $3.35 each when you buy 4
Thursday price: $2.68 each when you buy 4

Cottonelle, 12 ct. double rolls - $5.00
.50 - 4/18/10 SS
Final price: $4.50 each
Thursday price: $3.50 each (Stock up Price)


:: Other Good Deals ::
(Thursday price)

Bunny Softwist White Bread - .88 (.70)
7 UP or Dr Pepper, 2 liters - .97 (.78)
Shop 'n Save Cheese Singles - $1 (.80)

Schnucks Deals: 5/3/10 - 5/9/10

The best deals at Schnucks never get advertised. If you find a great deal, please leave a comment.

Note: The Twin Oaks store matches Shop 'n Save's $10 off $50 Thursday. Make sure you take a Shop 'n Save ad with you to the Twin Oaks Schnucks to take advantage of this offer.

Remember:
1. Schnucks doubles coupons .40 and less in the St. Louis area.
2. Limit of 15 coupons doubled.
3. Ask for a rain check if they are out of a sale item.
4. On a B1G1 sales you have to buy two to get the deal.
5. Items on a 10/$10 sale ring up $1 each. You don't have to buy 10.

I only highlight the best deals. Take a look at Schnucks full ad here.


:: Kellogg's Catalina Deal ::
Buy (3) Participating Kellogg's Cereals and receive $2 coupon good for your next shopping trip
Buy (4) Participating Kellogg's Cereals and receive $3 coupon good for your next shopping trip
Buy (5) Participating Kellogg's Cereals and receive $4 coupon good for your next shopping trip

Kellogg's Cereals, selected varieties - $2.50
$1.50 off 2 - printable coupon for selected Kellogg's Cereals
$1 off 2 - printable coupon for ANY Kellogg's Cereals
$1 of 2 - printable coupons for selected Kellogg's Cereals
$1 off 2 selected cereals - 4/11/10 RP
$1 off 3 selected cereals - 4/11/10 RP
$2 off 2 Special K Granola, Raising Bran Extra or Frosted Mini-Wheats - 3/28/10 RP (Thanks, Tiffany!)
$1 off Kellogg's Smart Start - 3/28/10 RP
$1.50 off 2 - Rice Krispies, Crispix, All-Bran or Corn Flakes, - 3/28/10 RP

Best Deal
Purchase (4) Kellogg's Cereals = $10.00
use (2) $1.50 off 2 coupon -$3.00
pay: $7.00
Receive $3.00 Catalina coupon
Final cost: $4.00 or $1.00 a box


Also - Buy (2) Kellogg's Cereals and get a FREE reusable bag.
Be on the Look-out for specially marked boxes to get a free movie ticket with (6) tokens
(Thanks, Jen!)

:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Scotties Facial Tissue - $1
$1 - printable coupon for Scotties Tissue (answer "no" to the question)
Final price: FREE

Yoplait Yogurt cups - .50
.40 off 6 - 3/21/10 SS and 4/25/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .37 each when you buy 6

Campbell's Tomato Soup - .50
$1 off 2 printable coupon for Campbell's "Great for Cooking" soups
or .25 of 4 Great for Cooking Soups - 3/28/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: FREE to .38 each

Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread - $1
.40 - 3/14/10 SS (doubled - Hurry! expires 5/8/10)
Final price: .20 each

New York Texas Toast Croutons - $1
.50 - 3/21/10 RP 3/21/10 SS
Final price: .50 each

Hunter Hot Dog - $1
$1 off 2 - 4/25/10 SS
Final price: .50 each when you buy 2

Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes - $1
.25 - 3/28/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: $.50 each

Hidden Valley Salad Dressing - $2.50
$2 off Farmhouse Originals 3/14/10 SS (if included)
Final price: .50 each

Durkee Spices - $1
$1 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: .50 each

Glaceau Vitamin Water - $1
$1 off 2 - 4/25/10 SS
Final price: .50 each when you buy 2

Pure Protein Nutritional Bar - $1
B1G1 - printable coupon for Pure Protein Bars
Final price: .50 each when you buy 2

Totino's Pizza Rolls - $1
.40 off 2 - 4/18/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .60 each when you buy 2

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, small can - $1
.40 off 2 - printable coupon for Pillsbury Sweet Rolls (doubled)
or .40 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .60 each when you buy 2

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, small can - $1
.40 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .60 each when you buy 2

Betty Crocker Layer Cake Mix - $1
Betty Crocker Frosting - $1
.75 - printable coupon when you buy both Cake Mix & Frosting
or .75 off when you buy both Cake Mix and Frosting - 3/28/10 SS and 5/2/10 SS
Final price: .63 each when you buy both

Chef Boyardee Pasta with Meat - $1
$1.50 off 4 - printable coupon for Conagra products
Final price: .63 each when you buy 4

Parkay Margarine - $1
.75 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: .63 each when you buy 2

Betty Crocker Tuna, Chicken or Hamburger Helper - $1
.75 off 3 - printable coupon for Betty Crocker Helpers
or .75 off 3 - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: .63 each when you buy 3

Del Monte Fruit Naturals - $1
$1 off 3 - printable coupon for Del Monte Fruit Naturals
Final price: .67 each when you buy 3
Coupon no longer available. (Thanks, Anonymous!)

Old El Paso Refried Beans - $1
.60 off 2 - printable coupon for Old El Paso products
Final price: .70 each when you buy 2
Link now working. (Thanks, Anonymous!)

Pillsbury Grand Biscuits, small can - $1
.30 off 2 - printable coupon for Pillsbury Grands (doubled)
or .40 off 3 - 3/28/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .70 to .73 each

Michelina's Entrees - $1
$1 off 5 printable coupon for Michelina's Entrees
Final price: .80 each when you buy 5

Yoplait Original or Light Smoothies - $1
.40 off 6 - 3/21/10 SS and 4/25/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .87 each when you buy 2

Old El Paso Tortilla or Taco Shells - $1.25
60 off 2 - printable coupon for Old El Paso Products
Final price: .95 each when you buy 2

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce, 28 oz. - $2
$1 - 3/14/10 SS
Final price: $1 each

Healthy Choice All Natural Dinners - $1.67
$1 off 2 - printable coupon for Healthy Choice frozen entree
or $1 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: $1.17 each when you buy 2

Peter Pan Peanut Butter - $1.67
$1.50 off 4 - printable coupon for Conagra products
Final price: $1.29 each when you buy 4

Healthy Choice Dinners - $2
$1 off 2 - printable coupon for Healthy Choice frozen entree
or $1 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: $1.50 each when you buy 2

Keebler E.L. Fudge or Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $1.79
.55 off 2 - 4/18/10 RP
Final price: $1.52 each when you buy 2

Johnsonville Pork Sausage Patties, 12 oz. - $2.50
.55 - printable coupon for Johnsonville Breakfast Patties
Final price: $1.95 each

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers - $2.50
$1 off 2 - printable coupon for Healthy Choice frozen entree
or $1 off 2 - 3/28/10 SS
Final price: $2 each when you buy 2

Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 4/18/10 RP
Final price: $2.00 each when you buy 2


:: Other Good Deals ::

Split Fryer - $1.29 lb
Baby Back Ribs - $2.99 lb.

Fresh Cilantro bunch - .50
Mangoes - $1 each

Santa Fe Dip or Salsa - $1
7UP or Dr Pepper, 2 liters - $1

FREE Chick-Fil-A Combo Meal for Teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 3rd - 7th

Chick-fil-A at West County Center offering a FREE Combo Meal to teachers this week.

Simply show them your school I.D. badge and receive any combo meal for FREE!

Thanks, Lisa!

Target Deals - Week of 5/2/10

Remember when shopping at Target: You can use a manufacturer and Target store coupon on the same product.

Take a look at Target's ad HERE.
Take a look at Target's coupon policy HERE.


:: This Week's Deals - Prices Good Through 5/8/10 ::


Scrubbing Bubbles Extend A Clean - $7.99
$5 off Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer Starter - 4/11/10 SS
and use Buy any Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer and get a FREE refill printable coupon
and use FREE $5 Target Giftcard with purchase of Extend-A Clean Starter Kit - 5/2/10 SS
Pay: $2.99
Receive $5 Giftcard
Final cost: $2 Money-Maker after coupons and Giftcard

Del Monte Canned Vegetables - .50
$1 off 8 - 3/21/10 RP
Final price: .38 each when you buy 8


:: Ongoing Deals ::

*NEW* Nivea Women's Body Wash - $3.99 (regular price)
$4 - 5/2/10 RP (expires 5/31/10)
Final price: FREE

*NEW* Vaseline Sheer Infusion, 6.8 oz. - $4.79 (thru 5/29)
$3.75 - 4/11/10 RP (Hurry! expires 5/9/)
and use Target printable coupon for Vaseline Skin Care
Final price: $0.04 each

*NEW* Revlon Compact Emory Boards, 10 ct - $1.27 (regular price)
$1 Revlon Beauty Tool - 4/25/10 SS (expires 5/30)
Final price: .27 each

KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce, 18 oz. - $1.42 (regular price)
$1 - 3/14/10 SS (expires 5/15)
Final price: .42 each

*NEW* Revlon Compact Nail Clippers - $1.59 (regular price)
$1 Revlon Beauty Tool - 4/25/10 SS (expires 5/30)
Final price: .59 each

*NEW* Palmolive Pure + Clean, 10 oz. - $1.47 (regular price)
.75 - 4/25/10 SS (expires 5/15)
Final price: .72 each

Tidy Cat Cat Litter, 10 lb. - $1.77 (regular price)
$1 - 2/7/10 RP (expires 5/7)
*NEW* $1 printable coupon for Tidy Cat
*NEW* $1 - 5/2/10 SS (expires 8/2)
Final price: .77 each

*NEW* Bertolli Pasta Sauce - $1.87 (thru 5/8)
.60 - 4/25/10 RP (use 2)
and use $.75 off 2 Target coupon - 4/25/10 Target Insert
Final price: .87 each when you buy 2

*NEW* Kleenex Hand Towels - $2.99 (regular price)
$1 - printable coupon for Kleenex Hand Towels
or $1 - 5/2/10 SS (expires 6/27)
and use $1 - Target Printable coupon
Final price: .99 each

*NEW* Q-tips, 300 ct. - $2.59 (regular price)
.60 - printable coupon for Q-tips
and use $1 Target coupon - 4/26/10 Target Insert (expires 6/30)
Final price: .99 each

Eight O'clock Coffee, 12 oz. - $3.99 (regular price)
$2 off 2 - HERE
Final price: $2.99 each when you buy 2


:: Deals in the Trial/Travel Size Aisle ::

Arm & Hammer Toothpaste - .97
$2.50 off 2 - 3/21/10 SS (expires 6/30)
Final price: FREE

Note: Unadvertised prices may vary between Target stores. The prices I've listed in ongoing deals reflect the prices at the Hampton Village Target in St Louis. Hopefully, prices at the Target you shop will be about the same or even less.

$1 Printable Coupon for International Delight

Woo Hoo! One of my "Favorite Things."

International Delight has a $1 printable coupon available on their Facebook page. "Like" them to have access to the coupon.

They are promoting their new "Skinny Flavors", but the coupon is good on any pint. Hurry! and print your coupons before they are gone.

Don't forget to "Like" Coupon STL on Facebook and get the deals I post in your Facebook News Feed.

Fraudulent Coupons - They Do Exist

I was at my son's High School this weekend for a function and had a very interesting conversation about coupons with another mother. She told me her mother-in-law had emailed her six coupons for a free bag of Doritos. Her husband tried to use one and the store wouldn't accept it because it was a fraudulent.

Check out Snopes.com and The Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) for more information on this coupon.

I know this family, and have even met the mother-in-law. They are not the type of people who would ever do something illegal or unethical. But they found themselves trying to use a fraudulent coupon. This could have subjected them to criminal prosecution and/or civil action.

Fraudulent coupons impact all of us. If a retailer accepts a fraudulent coupon, they will not get reimbursed. If retailers don't get reimbursed for coupons, they aren't going to accept them, or they are going to raise prices to cover their losses - maybe they'll do both. The fact that these coupons exists at all makes retailers suspicious of all printable coupons. And, we wonder why cashier are so leery of our fist full of coupons?

Do your part in stopping fraudulent coupon circulation.

• Be leery of pdf coupons unless you can link to them from the manufacturer's website.
• Be suspicious of coupons emailed to you unless they come from the manufacturer or retailer.
• Check out CIC or Snopes.com if you question the legitimacy of a coupon.
• If a friend emails you a fraudulent coupon, email them back information about the coupon and ask them to notify anyone else they sent the coupon to, not to use it.

At Coupon STL, I error on the side of caution. I will not post a link to a pdf coupon unless I can link to it from the manufacturer's web site.

CVS Coupons - Week of 5/2/10

The first thing I do when I visit CVS is scan my Extra Care card at the coupon machine. The machine prints CVS store coupons. Sometimes the machine will print more than one set of coupons. Scan your card a second or third time until you get the message "there are no more coupons available today."

Since the machine prints CVS store coupons, you can use them and a manufacturer coupon on the same items.


Here is a list of coupons reported printing this week. You may or may not receive the following:

$5 off $40 Purchase

$2 off 2 Bar Soap or Body Wash Items
Use coupon with this week's Nivea ECB offer and make it a $2 money-maker.

$3 off 2 Snicker, M&M's or Dove bags 8.5 oz. or larger
M&M's - $3
$3 off 2 CVS coupon
Final price: $1.50 each when you buy 2
(Thanks, Emily!)

$2 off any $6 purchase of Gift Bags, Wrap and Bows

$2 off any $10 purchase of CVS Brand Cosmetic Accessories

$1 off 2 CVS Brand Earth Essential Cleaning item

If you have different coupons print, or find a great deal using these, please leave the info in the comment section.

Aldi Price Check - Baby Carrots, Vidalia Onions, Avacados + More

May 2, 2010

At the Aldi I shop, strawberries had gone up to $1.99. Last night, while watching TV, I saw an ad for Aldi advertising strawberries for 99 cents. I was surprised to see the ad still running.

The prices I've listed reflect the prices of the Aldi I shop at in St. Louis. Your Aldi's prices might vary.

:: Dairy,Produce and Bread Prices at Aldi this Week ::
I've highlighted new items in red. Best buys are bold.

Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.21
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.41
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.58
1/2 & 1/2, 1 qt. - $1.99
Orange Juice, 1/2 gal. - $1.89

Large Eggs, dozen - .89
Block Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.79
Shredded Cheese, 12 oz. - $2.29
Sliced American Cheese, 12 oz. - $1.99
Cheese, Deli Slices, 8 oz. - $1.99
Fresh Mozzarella, 8 oz. - $2.49
Cream Cheese - .89
Sour Cream, 16 oz. - .89
Whipped Cream, aerosol can - $1.49
Butter, 1 lb. - $1.79
Margarine, sticks, 1lb. - .59
Yogurt, cup - .37

Wheat Sandwich Bread - .99
White Sandwich Bread - .79
Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns - .79

Apples, many different varieties - .35 each
Gala Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.45
Red Delicious Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.39
Granny Smith Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.45
Jonathan Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.39
Avocado - .29 each
Bananas - .39 lb.
Blueberries, 6 oz. - $2.99
Cantaloupes, xtra large - $1.49
Grapefruit - .59 each
Green Seedless Grapes, 2 lb. - $2.99
Red Seedless Grapes, 2 lb. - $2.99
Honeydew Melons - $2.49 each
Kiwi, 16 oz. - $1.99
Lemons - .39 each
Naval Oranges - .33 each
Naval Oranges, 4 lb bag - $2.79
Pineapple, fresh, whole - .99
Anjou Pears, 28 oz. - $1.59
Tangelos, 3 lb. bag - $2.69
Strawberries, 1 lb. - $1.99

Asparagus, 1 lb. - $2.39
Broccoli Crowns, 14 oz. - $1.39
Cabbage, head - $1.39 each
Baby Carrots, 1 lb. - .39
Carrots, 2 lb. bag - $1.29
Celery - $1.19
Sweet Corn, 4 ears - $2.69
Cucumbers - .69 each
Garden Salad, 12 oz. bag - .99
Lettuce, head - .99
Romaine Hearts, 3 ct. $1.99
Mushrooms, 8 oz. - $1.69
Onions,3 lb. - $2.89
Sweet Onions, 2 lb. (Vidalia) - .99
Green Peppers , 4 ct. - $3.29
Multi-colored Peppers , 3 ct. - $3.29
Baking Potatoes, 5 lb. - $1.79
Red Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.69
Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. - $2.79
Yukon Gold Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2,49
Fresh Spinach, 12 oz bag - $1.69
Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. - $1.99
Tomatoes, 20 oz - $1.99
Roma Tomatoes, 20 oz, - $1.99
Vine Tomatoes, 24oz. - $1.49
Yams, 3 lb. bag - $2.29
Zucchini & Yellow Squash, 3 ct. - $2.29

If you haven't shopped at Aldi, or it has been a while:
1. Make sure you have a quarter to unlock a shopping cart. The carts are like luggage carts at the airport. You rent them for a quarter, and you get your quarter back when you return the cart.
2. Take your own bags. Aldi does not provide free bags for your groceries.
3. Aldis now accepts debit cards.
4. Aldis does not accept coupons

Menu Plan Monday - Week of 5/3/10

Just like the jar of Ragu Creamy Garlic Pasta Sauce is getting shuffled around in the pantry, it's getting shuffled around on the menu plan. Last week, was extremely busy and we didn't stick to the menu plan very well, so several menu ideas are being recycled for this week. Hopefully, we will do a better.

Monday: Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce, pasta, garlic bread, veggies, fruit

Tuesday: Pizza, greens salad

Wednesday: Tacos, refried beans, chips & salsa

Thursday: Italian beef sandwiches, fries, fruit

Friday: Date Night

Saturday: Grilled hamburgers, onions rings, veggie, fruit

Sunday: Grilled pork chops, baked potatoes, green salad, veggie

If you would like more meal planning ideas, visit Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com

Buy One Get One St Louis Cardinal Tickets

Budweiser 6-Pack Wednesdays

Buy one Cardinals ticket, get one FREE for Wednesday home games during the 2010 regular season. Offer available online only - HERE.

Wednesday games:

• May 12th - Astros
• May 19th - Marlins
• June 2nd - Reds
• June 16th - Mariners
• June 30th - Diamondbacks
• Juy 21st - Phillies
• Aug 4th - Astros
• Aug 18 - Brewers
• Sept 29 - Pirates

CVS Deals - Week of 5/2/10

Prices good May 2 - 8, 2010

St Louis Locations - Now Open!
South City - Gravois and Hampton
South County - Lindbergh and Lemay Ferry
Olivette - Olive just west of I-170
West County - Manchester & Kiefer

Thanks to Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons for this week's match-ups. Take a look at CVS's full ad HERE.


:: Free this Week ::

Depend Variety Pack - $6.99 (limit 1)
Get a $6.99 ECB
use $2 printable coupon for Depend Product
Final cost: $2 Money-Maker after Coupon and ECB

Listerine or Reach (limit 2)
Reach Dental Floss, 30 yd. - $3.99 (buy 2)
Get a $2.00 ECB for each floss you purchase
use B1G1 - 1/3/10 RP
Final cost: FREE when you buy 2 after coupon and ECB

Eucerin or Nivea Products
Spend $15 get $5 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Nivea Body Wash for Women - $4.88 (buy 3)
Nivea Lip Care - $2.99 (buy 1)
use (3) $4 off Nivea Body Wash - 5/2/10 RP
use (1) $1 off Nivea Lip Care - 5/2/10 RP
Final cost: (3) Body Washes & (1) Lip Care FREE after coupons and ECB


:: Cheap this Week ::

Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.99 (limit 2)
Get $2.00 ECB
use .75 - 4/25/2010 SS
Final price: .24 each after coupon and ECB

Bengay - $5.99 (limit 1)
Gel 3-4 oz., pads or patches, 3-5 ct.
Get a $2 ECB
use $2 - 3/14/10 RP
Final cost: $1.99 after coupon and ECB

Check out more deals and beginner transactions at Living Rich with Coupons, Thanks, Cindy

Walgreens $5 Scenario - Week of 5/2/10

The most cost effective way to shop at Walgreens is to roll your Register Rewards from week to week.

Last week's Walgreens $5 Scenario left you with a $5 Register Reward. So, here is how I would use it this week. If you're not starting out with the Register Reward, this is still a good scenario to get you started at Walgreens.

Check out more Walgreens' deals HERE.


Transaction #1
purchase:
(3) Nivea Body Washes @ $5.59 = $16.77
(1) Royal Instant Pudding $0.69 (needed for filler so you can use your Register Reward)
use :
(3) $4 Nivea Body Wash Coupons (5/2/10 RP)-$12.00
In-ad coupon for Royal Pudding -$0.44
Register Reward from last week -$5.00
= $0.02 + tax out of pocket and Receive a $5 Beiersdorf Register Reward

Transaction #2
purchase:
(1) Irish Spring Body Wash $2.99
(2) Revlon $2.99 Tweezers (B1G1 50% off) = $4.49
(1) Pert Plus $1.99
(1) Sure Deodorant $3.29
(1) Veet $6.99
(1) Royal Instant Pudding $0.69 (needed for filler to use Register Reward)
(1) Mars Candy Bar $0.49 (needed to bring total to at least the amount of the Register Reward)
use:
(1) Irish Spring coupon (4/25/10 SS)-$0.50
(2) Revlon Beauty Tool Manufacture coupons (4/25/10 SS) -$2.00
(1) Pert Plus Coupon (5/2/10 SS) -$1.50
(1) Sure Coupon (5/2/10 SS) -$1.50
(1) Veet Manufacturer Printable Coupon - $3.00
Walgreen May Coupon book coupon for Revlon Tweezers -$2.00
Walgreens May Coupon book coupon for Veet -$3.00
In-ad coupon for Sure -$1.79
In-ad coupon for Royal Pudding -$0.44
Beiersdorf Register Reward -$5.00
= $0.20 + tax out of pocket and receive $2 Colgate-Palmolive Register Reward

Items Purchased
(4) Body Washes
(2) Tweezers
(1) Shampoo
(1) Deodorant
(1) Hair Removal Gel
(2) boxes of Pudding
(1) Candy Bar

Total retail before sales: $48.48
Total out of pocket: $0.22 + tax for a 99.5% savings
And $2 Register Reward to start next week

Walgreens Deals - Week of 5/2/10

Sale prices good May 2 - 8, 2010

I highlight only the best deals. Take a look at Walgreens' full ad HERE.


:: Free This Week ::

Nivea Body Wash - $5.59 (buy 3)
$4 - 5/2/10 RP (use 3)
Receive $5 Register Reward when you buy $15 (Beiersdorf)
Final cost: $o.23 Money-Maker after coupon and Register Reward

Sure Antiperspirant/Deodorant - $1.50 with in-ad coupon
$1.50 - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: FREE


:: Cheap This Week ::

B1G1 50% off Revlon Tweezers - prices starting at $2.99 (buy 2)
$1 off Revlon Beauty Tool - 4/25/10 SS (use 2)
and use $1 coupon for Revlon Tweezers in Walgreens May Coupon Book (will deduct $2)
Final price: .24 each when you buy 2 after coupons

Mentos Gum - $1 with in-ad coupon
.55 - 4/25/10 SS
Final price: .45 each

Lindsay Olives - .99 with in-ad coupon
$1 off 2 printable coupon for Lindsay Olives
or 4/18/10 RP
Final price: .49 each when you buy 2

Pert Plus Shampoo Plus Conditioner - $1.99
$1.50 off Pert Plus 3-in-1 or Pert Plus for Men - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: .49 each

Irish Spring Body Wash - $2.99
.50 - 4/25/10 SS
Receive $2 Register Reward (Colgate-Palmolive)
Final cost: .49 each after coupon and Register Reward

Pepto-Bismol - $4.99 (buy 3)
24 to 48 ct. or Liquid, 12 to 16 oz.
.75 - 5/2/10 P&G (use 3)
Receive $10 Register Reward when you buy 3 (P&G)
Final cost: .91 each when you buy 3 after coupons and Register Reward

Veet - $6.99
$3 printable coupon for Veet
and use $3 Walgreens coupon in May coupon book
Final price: .99 each

Kellogg's Cereal - 2/$5
$1 off 2 printable coupon for Kellogg's Cereal
Receive $2 Register Reward when you buy 2
Final cost: $1 each when you buy 2 after coupon and Register Reward

U by Kotex Feminie Care - 2/$7 (buy 2)
14 to 18 pack UltraThin Pad, 50-60 pack Pantiliners, 18 pack Tampons
$1 printable coupon for U by Kotex (use 2)
or $1 off pads - 4/18/10 SS
or $1 off Tampons or Liners - 4/18/10 SS
Receive $3 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Kimberly-Clark)
Final cost: $1 each when you buy 2 after coupon and Register Reward

PhaZyme, 180 mg. 12 ct. - $5.79
$2 printable coupon fro PhaZyme
and use $2 coupon in Walgreens May coupon book
Final price: $1.79 each

Natural Insticts Hair color - $6.99
$2 - 5/2/10 P&G
Receive $2 Register Reward (P&G)
Final cost: $2.99 each after coupon and Register Reward


:: Photo Funday - May 5th Only ::

8x10 inch Enlargement or 8x10 inch Collage Print - .99 with in ad coupon


:: Filler Ideas ::

Royal Instant Pudding - .25 with in-ad coupon
Scotch Tape - .39 with in-ad coupon
Scotch Mailers - .39 with in-ad coupon
Mars Candy Bars - .49
Walgreens Aspirin, 100 ct - .49 with in-ad coupon

Schnucks: 92 cent Mission Tortilla Chips

Here is another deal with a coupon available at Schnucks.

Mission Tortilla Chips, 14 oz. - $1.67
$1.50 off 2 coupon available at the checkout
Final price: .92 each when you buy 2

The Schnucks I was at had a large display of Mission Chips with signage advertising the .92 price with coupon available at checkout. Your store might or might not have this display. There was no indication on the sign of how long this price was good for. I would think it's good at least through the 5th.

I ended up with a nasty cashier, so I'm not sure if the coupon is good on chips only, or any two Mission products.

$5 off $25 Coupon for Johnny's Market

South County readers, this weeks edition of Mail Call (Oakville Call) has coupon for Johnny's Market on the back page.

$5 off any purchase of $25 or more.
Good Monday, May 3rd - Thursday, May 6th

If you receive one of the other Call Newspaper publications- GreenPark Call, SunCrest Call - you might have a coupon too.

Thanks, Kelly!

Coupon Preview - 5/1/10

Sunday's St Louis Post-Dispatch has Three coupon inserts - SmartSource, Redplum and P&G. And don't miss the coupons in the Parade Magazine

$10 off $50 at Shop 'n Save this Thursday, 5/6/10!

Some of my favorite coupons this week:

• FREE Purina Kitten Chow, 16-18 oz.
• FREE Target GiftCard with purchase of Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-A-Clean
• FREE Target GiftCard with purchase of (2) Gillette Razors or Cartridges
• $4 off Nivea Body Wash for Women
• $4 off 2 Gillette Deodorants or Body Washes
• $1.50 off Pert Plus 3-in-1
• $1.50 off Sure
• $1 off Dannon Activia
• $1 off any California Pizza
• $1 off Morton Sea Salt Grinder
• $1 off Mrs. T's Pierogies
• .50 off Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables
• .50 off Johnsonville Brats
• .25 off Bounty

Parade Magazine

• $10 off Oral-B Professional Care, Smart Series, or Pulsonic Electric Toothbrush
• $2 off 2 Glade Relaxing Moments products

Remember: You want multiple coupons to use when a product is at a rock bottom price. When it's a good coupon insert week, I purchase 4 or 5 papers and sometimes acquire more. At first, I thought it was crazy to spend money to save money. But I've always saved much more than my $1 investment.

DEAL$, Dollar Tree and Sam's Club sell the Sunday Post-Dispatch for $1. The early edition is published on Saturday and it includes all the coupon inserts. And they usually still have Sunday papers left on Monday. Find the Deal$ , Dollar Tree or Sam's Club closest to you.

$2 Printable Coupon for Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat

Print a $2 off any package of Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat when you "Like" Oscar Mayer on Facebook. Hurry, promotion ends 5/3/10.

To access the coupon you need to enter to win a ride in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shave Meat is on sale at Walgreens through today, 5/1/10. Use this coupon to pick up some lunchmeat for very little money.

At Walgreens through Saturday, 5/1/10

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Meat - $2.50
$2 printable Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat coupon
Final price: .50 each

Thanks, Rhonda!