Shop 'n Save Deals - Good through 9/11/10

This is the same ad as last week minus the first page and NO $10 off $50. There are a few additional coupons since last week's post and a couple Catalina deals with General Mills products. I've highlighted both in green.

Note: The Crestwood store (301 Watson Plaza, St Louis 63126) will match Sappington Farmers' Market $10 off $50 coupon for Thursday 9/09/10.

Print Sappington Famers' Market coupon HERE or clip it from Wednesday's Post-Dispatch.

Take a look at this week's ad HERE.

Remember:
1. No $10 off $50 purchase this Thursday
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.


:: Prices Good Through 9/11/10 ::


:: General Mills Instant Savings ::
Save $5 and get 50 Bonus Box tops when you buy any (10) participating General Mills products. Discount taken automatically at register.

Hamburger Helper - $1
*New* $1 off 3 Hamburger Helper HERE
.75 off 3 Hamburger Helper printable coupon HERE
.75 off 3 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .17 to .25 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products
+ Catalina deal
buy (3) get $1.50 coupon for you next shopping trip
buy (4) get $2 coupon
buy (5 or more) get $3 coupon

Betty Crocker Warm Delights - $1.67
.75 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .42 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Green Giant Boil In Bag Vegetables - $1
*NEW* $1 off 3 Frozen Boxed Greet Giant Vegetables HERE
.60 off 3 Frozen Boxed Green Giant Vegetables HERE
Final price: .17 to .30 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products
+ Catalina Deal
buy (4) get $1 coupon for you next shopping trip
buy (8 or more) get $3 coupon

Totino's Pizza Rolls, 15 ct. - $1
*NEW* $1 off 2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable coupon HERE
.40 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .30 each as low as FREE after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Old El Paso Heat & Serve Sides - $1.50
.50 off Old El Paso Product HERE
.50 - 8/22/10 SS
Final price: .50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Old EL Paso Taco Shells - $1.50
.50 off Old El Paso Product HERE
Final price: .50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Totino's Party Pizza - $1.17
$1 off 5 Totino's Pizza printable coupon HERE
$1 off 5 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .47 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers - $1.25
*NEW* $1 off 2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers HERE
.50 off 2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers HERE
Final price: .25 to .50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Betty Crocker Supermoist Cake Mix - $1.25
Betty Crocker Frosting - $1.50
.75 off wyb cake mix & frosting - 8/8/10 GM
*NEW* $1 off wyb cake mix & frosting printable coupon HERE
Final price: .38 to .63 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Progresso Traditional Soups - $1.33
$1 off 4 Progresso Soups printable coupon HERE and HERE
.50 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .58 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Chex Mix Snacks - $1.67
.50 off selected Chex Mix Printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: .67 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Betty Crocker Warm Delights Minis - $2
.75 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .75 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits - $1.25
.30 off 2 Pillsbury Grands printable coupon HERE
.40 off 3 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .60 to .63 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Pillsbury Sweet Moments Bites - $2.50
$1 Sweet Moments printable coupon HERE
$1 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1 each after coupon wby 10 participating products

Trix Cereal - $2
.55 off Trix and printable coupons HERE
Final price: .95 each after coupon wyb 10 participating product

Cocoa Puffs - $2
.55 off Cocoa Puffs printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: .95 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

General Mills Cereal - $2
Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
$1 off 2 General Mills Cereals printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: $1 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

General Mills Treat Bars - $2
Chex Mix Chocolate Chunk or Golden Graham
.50 off Chex Mix Treats or Golden Grahams Treats printable coupon HERE and HERE and HERE
.50 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Yoplait Splitz - $2
.50 - 8/22/10 SS
Final price: $1 each after coupon wby 10 participating products

Yoplait Simply Go-Gurt or Go-Gurt - $2
*NEW* $1 off 2 Yoplait Go-Gurt printable coupon HERE
.75 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1 to $1.13 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Nature Valley Granola Thins - $2.50
.75 - 8/8/10 GM
.50 off Nature Valley Granola Thins printable coupon HERE and HERE and HERE
Final price: $1.25 to $1.50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks - $2
*NEW* $1 off 3 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks printable coupon HERE
.50 off 2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks printable coupon HERE
.50 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1.17 to $1.25 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels - $2
.50 off 2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudels printable coupon HERE and HERE
.75 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1.25 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Pillsbury Pizza Crust or Oven Baked Bread Loaf - $2
.40 off 2 Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads printable coupon HERE and HERE
.40 off 2 - 8/8/ 10 GM
Final price: $1.30 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Fiber One Bars - $2.50
.50 off Fiber One Bars printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: $1.50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Yoplait Delights - $2.50
*NEW* $1 off Yoplait Delights printable coupon HERE
.50 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1 to $1.50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Fiber One Yogurt - $2.50
*NEW* $1 off Fiber One Yogurt printable coupon HERE
.50 off Fiber One printable coupon HERE
.50 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1 to $1.50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

YoPlus Yogurt - $2.50
*NEW* $1 off YoPlus Yogurt printable coupon HERE
.50 off Fiber One printable coupon HERE
.50 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1 to $1.50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookie Dough - $2.50
$1 off 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough printable coupon HERE and HERE and HERE
$1 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1.50 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Trix Yogurt - $2.50
.75 off 2 Trix Yogurt printable coupon HERE
.75 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: $1.63 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - $2.50
.50 off 2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: $1.75 each after coupon wyb 10 participating products


:: In-Ad Store Coupon ::
Save $4 Instantly when you buy (5) participating Keebler or Kellogg's items.

Keebler Sandwich Crackers - $1.88
$1 off 2 Keebler Sandwich Crackers printable coupon HERE
$1 off 2 - 8/1/10 RP
Final price: .58 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Cinnabon Bars - $2.50
$1 - 8/15/10 Parade Magazine
Final price: .70 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Kellogg's Cereal - $2.50
Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks or Corn Pops
$1.50 off 2 Froot Loops, Apple Jacks or Corn Pops printable coupon HERE
$1 off 3 - 8/1/10 RP
Final price: .95 to $1.37 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 8/29/10 RP
Final price: $1.20 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Keebler Cookies - $2.38
$1 off 2 Keebler Cookies printable coupon HERE
$1 off 2 - 8/15/10 RP
Final price: $1.08 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, 12 ct - $2.50
$1 off 3 - 8/29/10 SS
Final price: $1.37 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Cheez-Its - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 8/29/10 RP
Final price: $1.20 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products

Famous Amos Cookies - $3
$1 off 2 - 8/8/10 RP
Final price: $1.70 each after coupons wyb 5 participating products


:: In-Ad Manufacuter Coupon ::
Save $3 when you buy (4) participating Nabisco products

Nabisco Snack Crackers or Ritz- $2
$3 off 4 in ad coupon
Final price: $1.25 each wyb 4 participating product

Oreo Cookies - $2.78
$3 off 4 in ad coupon
Final price: $2.03 each wyb 4 participating products

Nilla Wafers, Nutter Butter or Honey Maid Grahams- $3
$3 off 4 in ad coupon
Final price: $2.25 each wyb 4 participating products


:: In-ad Store Coupon ::
Get (5) FREE Propel Enchaed water wyb (10) Gatorade 32 oz.

Gatorade, G2 or Propel - $1
5 FREE in- ad coupon
Final price: .67 each wyb (10) Gatorade & (5) Propel
Thursday price: .53 each wyb (10) Gatorade & (5) Propel


:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Ortega Taco Seasoning - .77
$1 off 2 Ortega products printable coupon (** More than 50% of sale price)
Final price: .27 each wyb 2

Libby's Vegetables - .67
$1 off 3 Libby's Vegetables printable coupon
$1 off 3 - 8/29/10 RP and 8/19/10 Parade Magazine
Final price: .34 each wyb 3

Barilla Pasta Noodles - $1
Whole Grain & Piccolini are included in the sale
.55 off Piccolini - 8/29/10 SS
.55 off Whole Grain - 8/29/10 SS
Final price: .45 each

French's Honey Dipping Sauce - $1.50
.75 off French's Honey Dippin Sauce printable coupon
or .50 - 6/6/10 SS and 8/22/10 SS
Final price: .75 to $1 each

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese - .77
B3G1 - 8/22/10 SS
Final price: .58 each wyb 4

Ritz Munchable Pretzel Thins - $2
$1 - 8/29/10 SS
Final price: $1 each

French's Mustard - $1.50
Yellow, Bold 'n Spicy Brown or Honey
.50 French's Mustard printable coupon
Final price: $1 each

Ortega Taco Shells, 12 ct. - $1.67
$1 off 2 Ortega products printable coupon
Final price: $1.17 each wyb 2

Ortega Salsa or Taco Sauce - $1.67
$1 off 2 Ortega products printable coupon
Final price: $1.17 each wyb 2

Kraft Cheese - $1.67
$5 off 5 Kraft printable coupon
$1 off 2 Kraft Cheese printable coupon
Final price: .67 to $1.17 each

Hunt's tomatoes, 28 oz. - $1.50
.45 off 3 - 8/1/10 SS
Final price: $1.35 each wyb 3

Minute Brown Rice, 14 oz. - $2
.50 off Minute Rice printable coupon
Final price: $1.50 each

Mt Olive Pickles - $2
.50 - 8/1/10 SS
Final price: $1.50 each

Barilla Pasta Sauce - $2.50
.75 - 8/29/10 SS
Final price: $1.75 each

Kraft Miracle Whip, 22-30 oz. - $2.98
$1 Kraft Miracle Whip printable coupon (Facebook)
$1 off 2 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip printable coupon
Final price: $1.98 to $2.48 each

Vlasic Pickles, 24 oz. - $2.50
.55 Vlasic printable ocupon
Final price: $1.95 each

Kraft Salad Dressing - $2.50
.55 - 8/29/10 SS
Final price: $1.95 each

Libby's Jumbo Fruit cups, 3 ct. - $2.50
$1 off 2 - 8/29/10 RP and 8/29/10 Parade Magazine
Final price: $2 each wyb 2

Kraft Mayo, 22-30 oz. - $2.98
$1 off 2 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip
Final price: $2.49 each wyb 2

Johnsonville Brats, 19.76 oz. - $3.98
.55 - 5/2/10 SS
Final price: $3.43 each


:: Other good Deals ::

Happy Apple Caramel Apples - .48
Fresh Express Cole Slaw Mix - .98
Shop 'n Save Bread, white or wheat - .98
Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns - $1

Schnucks Deals: 9/7/10 - 9/12-10

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

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.


:: Coupon Match Ups ::

Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread, 15 oz. - $1
.40 - 7/18/10 SS (Doubled - Hurry! expires 9/11)
.50 off Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter Printable coupon
Final price: .20 to .50 each

Dial Hand Soap, 7.5-11.25 oz. - $1
.35 - 8/15/10 RP (doubled)
Final price: .30 each

Yoplait Yogurt Cups - .50
$1 off 8 Yopliat Yogurt Cups printable coupon
.40 off 6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups printable coupon
.40 off 6 - 8/8/10 GM (doubled)
Final price: .37 each wyb

Totino's Pizza Rolls - $1
$1 off 2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable coupon HERE and HERE
.40 off 2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable coupon (doubled)
.40 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM (doubled)
Final price: .50 to .60 each wyb 2

Oscar Mayer Bologna or Cotto Salami, 12 oz. - $1
$1 off 2 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat printable coupon
Final price: .50 each wyb 2

Nestle Morsels, 6 oz. bag - $1
$1 off 2 - 8/22/10 SS
.50 off 2 Nestle Morsels printable coupon
Final price: .50 to .75 each wyb 2

SoBe Drinks - $1
B1G1 SoBe printable coupon (play game)
Final price: .50 each wyb 2

Betty Crocker Tuna, Chicken or Hamburger Helper - $1
$1 off 3 Hamburger Helper printable coupon
.75 off 3 Hamburger Helper printable coupon
.75 off 3 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price: .67 to .75 each wyb 3

Del Monte Fruit Naturals - $1
$1 off 3 - 8/15/10 RP
Final price: .67 each wyb 3

Progresso Vegetable Classic Soups - $1
$1 off 4 Progresso Soups printable coupon HERE and HERE
.50 off 2 - 8/8/10 GM
Final price .75 each

Campbell's Chunky Soups, - $1.25
.50 off Campbell's Chunky Soup printable coupon
$1 off 2 Campbell's Chunky Soup printable coupon
$1.50 off 3 Campbell's Chunky Soup printable coupon
$2 off 4 Campbell's Chunky Soup printable coupon
Final price: .75 each

Dole Pineapple, 20 oz. cans - $1
.50 off 2 - 6/27/10 SS
Final price: .75 each wyb 2

Dole Mandarin Oranges - $1
.50 off 2 - 6/20/10 SS
Final price: .75 each wyb 2

Dole Tropical Fruit - $1
.50 off 2 - 7/11/10 SS
Final price: .75 each wyb 2

Chef Boyardee Pasta with Meat - $1
.35 off 3 - 8/15/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: .77 each wyb 3

Michelina's Entrees - $1
$1 off 2 5 Michelina's Entrees printable coupon
Final price: .80 each wyb 5

Renuzit Adjustable Air Fresheners - $1
.55 off 3 - 8/15/10 RP
Final pirce: .82 each wyb 3

Old Orchard 100% Apple Juice or Apple Juice Blend, 64 oz. - $1.33
.50 off Old Orchard Juice printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: .83 each

Kleenex, 78-110 ct. - $1
.50 off 3 - 8/15/10 SS
Final price: .83 each wyb 3

Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets refills - $3.99
$3 - 8/15/10 RP (Hurry! expires 9/11)
Final price: .99 each

Cinnabon Bars - $2
$1 - 8/16/10 Parade Magazine
Final price: $1 each

Keebler Cookies - $2
E.L. Fudge or Fudge Shop
$1 off 2 Keebler Cookies printable coupon
$1 off 2 - 8/15/10 RP
Final price: $1.50 each wyb 2

Famous Amos Cookies - $2
$1 off 2 Famous Amos Cookies printable coupon
$1 off 2 - 8/8/10 RP
Final price: $1.50 each wyb 2

Rice Krispies Treats - $2
$1 off 2 - 8/15/10 RP
Final price: $1.50 each

Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 14-16 oz. - $2.50
.35 - 8/29/10 SS (doubled)
Final price: $1.80 each

Contessa Dinners, selected varieties - $4.99
$1.50 off MicroSteam or On the Stove Top - 6/20/10 RP
$1.50 off 2 Contessa MicroSteam Meals printable coupon (if included)
$1.50 off 2 Contessa Green Cuisine printable coupon (if included)
Final price: $3.49 to $4.25 each


:: Coupon Available at Store ::
Save $3 when you purchase (5) participating Quaker Products.
I'm not positive, but I think this is the same manufacturer coupon we have seen at other stores. If it is you won't be able to use other manufacturer coupon with it.

Quaker Oats - $1.50
Quaker Life or Cap'n Crunch Cereal - $2
Quake Chewy Granola Bars - $2
Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix - $2
Aunt Jemima Syrup - $2.50
Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2.50


:: Other Good Deals ::

Schnucks Natural Fresh Chicken Thighs, 3 lb. pkg. - .99 lb.
Boneless Rib Half Pork Loin - $1.99 lb. (limit 2)

Fresh Express Salad Kit, House Italian or Ranch - $1
Bartlett Pears - $1 lb.

FREE Sample of Downy for Vocalpoint Members

Vocalpoint members, log in to your Vocalpoint account and request a FREE sample of Downy .

Not a Vocalpoint member? You'll want to signup - it' a FREE.

Vocalpoint has great offers. Not only free samples, but they often send coupons to you by mail - many times for a free product.

Thanks, Free Stuff Times!

Gain's Facebook Giveaway

Head over to Gain's Facebook page and "Like" them.

At 11:00 CDT they will be giving away full sized Dishwashing Liquid to the first 5,000.

Come back and let us know if you got in on the giveaway.

Catalina Deals at Shop 'n Save

Ann at Coupons Deals and More has posted a list of Catalina Deals at SuperValue Stores and National Catalina Offers. Thank you Ann for these great resources!

The Catalinas for SuperValue stores should be working at Shop 'n Save and they might be overlapping with the National Offers.


:: Confirmed Working at Shop 'n Save ::
Offers Valid 9/6/10 - 10/3/10


*NEW* Old El Paso Products
(I did a little checking to see if anyone had a list of the participating products. Maven of Savin has a list for Shaws, an East Coast SuperValue store. It includes - taco shells, dinner kits, seasoning, refried and heat & serve sides.)

Buy (3 to 5) get $1 OYNO of Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna
Buy(6 +) get $3
Overlaps with General Mills Instant Savings offer good through 9/11
(Thanks, Janet!)

Kraft Mayonnaise, 30 oz. +
Buy (1) get 50¢ OYNO
Buy (2) get $1.00
(Thanks, Anonymous!)

Betty Crocker Skillet Helpers
Buy (3) get $1.50 OYNO of Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna
Buy (4) get $2
Buy (5 +) get $3
Overlaps with the General Mills Instant Savings offer good through 9/11
(Thanks, Teresa!)

Green Gian Boil-In-Bag Vegetables
Buy (4) get $1.00 OYNO
Buy(6) get $2
Buy (8 +) get $3
Overlaps with the General Mills Instant Savings offer good through 9/11
(Thanks, Teresa,Janet, and Thriftytickle!)

Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Good Products
Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescents, Cookies, Sweet Rolls, Grands Biscuits, Grands Cinnamon Rolls, Pie Crusts, Dinner Rolls, Loaves, Breadsticks or Pizza Crust
Buy (4) get $1 OYNO
Buy (5) get $2
Buy (6 +) get $3
Overlaps with the General Mills Instant Savings offer good through 9/11
(Thanks, Teresa and Kelly E!)

If you can confirm an offer, either from shelf advertising, a coupon advertising the deal from the Catalina machine, or a purchase to test the offer, please leave a comment or email me.

If you purchase one of these offers and your Catalina coupon doesn't print, all is not lost. Check out What to do if your Catalina Coupon doesn't print.

Janet's Shop 'n Save Pictures

As anyone who reads the comments on my Shop 'n Save posts knows, Janet is an expert when it come to Shop 'n Save. She was so kind and took pictures of her purchases from last Thursday and sent them to me to post. You can click on the picture to see it in a larger size.

Thank you Janet for sharing your pics and knowledge with all of us.


9/2/10 SNS trip

I am going to try and keep it simple, list all the basics and then maybe we can discuss any questions that come up. Knowing that Labor Day brings good sales, I started planning last month and with the last minute deals that came up some plans changed.






I am going to list all items purchased then each transactions total. This was seven (7) trips and each beginning total was a little over $50.00 each time. I heavily stocked up on some items and was able to get other items that I actually needed now (kitty litter, etc).

10 20 oz Cokes
32 Cans of Progresso Soup
15 Bags Kraft Shredded cheeses
5 blocks Kraft cheese
7 Betty Crocker Potato Pouches
6 Libby's Green Beans
3 Libby's Sweet Peas
4 Johnsonville Smoked Cheddar Brats
9 Toaster Strudels
3 Pillsbury Sweet Moments
1 pk Celery Hearts
1 jar Taco Bell Sauce
3 pks Ribs (6.21, 5.75 & 5.58)
1 pk Ribeyes (13.42)
1 pk Ground Beef(4.98)
1 jug Tidy Kitty Litter
6 cans Purina kitty food
10 Purina Friskies kitty treats
1 pk Dixie bath cups
1 box Quaker oatmeal
1 box Entemanns donuts
1 Almond Snicker Bar
AND 60 12 pks Varies soda (Coke, Pepsi, Sprite etc.)

Transaction #1 $1.57
Transaction #2 $1.04
Transaction #3 $1.79
Transaction #4 $1.70
Transaction #5 $3.07
Transaction #6 $7.85
Transaction #7 $5.16

Started with $23.00 in Cats
OOP: $22.18 (7.76 was tax)
Have $17.00 in Cats left to roll and play over the next week =)

Picture #1 (Back of truck) shows transactions 1-5
Picture #2 (kitchen counter) shows transactions 6 & 7

Almost every item had a coupon to go with it. I have only been couponing since 2008 and only within the last year I have been able to make the most out of my Shop n Save trips when they have a -$10 off $50 Thursday. I buy one newspaper a week, get a few from people I know and I trade for others.

Also some of you might be able to go outside the box and barter for items you need. In picture #3 there is 15 lbs of ground beef and six dozen farm fresh eggs that I was able to barter my extra items (ziplock bags, conditioner, cheese nips and Emerald peanuts) to a lady we know who owns a farm. =)

My plans are by far not perfect but they work for my families needs.

Target Deals - Week of 9/5/10

I'm including not only prices advertised in the local ad, but prices in a Super Target ad also. I find the regular Targets have these prices for the week too. But, check before you buy to make sure.

Remember: 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 9/11/10 ::

Gala Apples - $1.29 lb.
$1 Target printable coupon for Fresh Produce
Final price: $.29 for 1 lb.
The Brentwood Store is the only Store in the St Louis area know of that carries fresh produce.

Glade Aerosol, 9.7 oz. - $2.50
$1 off Glade Premium Room Spray printable coupon
and use $1 Target printable coupon
Final price: .50 each

Lean Cuisine Market Creation Meals - $3.00
B1G1 Market Creations printable coupon IE Link or Firefox Link
or $1 off 2 Market Creations printable coupon (Facebook)
Final price: as low as $1.50 each wyb 2

Weight Watchers Smart Ones - $1.80
$1 off 5 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable coupon
Final price: $1.60 each wyb 5


For more Target deals, check out Totally Target.

Aldi Price Check - Cauliflower, Broccoli Crowns, Celery + More

September 5 , 2010


Egg prices finally took a big jump at Aldi. I'm surprised it took this many week's into the egg recall before it happened. Even with a 45% increase, they might still be the cheapest eggs in town.

:: Produce Picks ::

Baby Carrots, 1 lb. - .39
Avocados - .49 each
Celery - .59 stalk
Broccoli Crowns, 14 oz. - .79
Grape Tomatoes - .79
Cauliflower - .99 head


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

Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.29
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.50
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.71
Organic Soy Milk, 1/2 gallon - $2.29
1/2 & 1/2, 1 qt. - $1.99
Orange Juice, 1/2 gal. - $1.89

Large Eggs, dozen - $1.29
Block Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.79
Shredded Cheese, 12 oz. - $2.49
Sliced American Cheese, 12 oz. - $1.49
Cheese, Deli Slices, 8 oz. - $1.99
Fresh Mozzarella, 8 oz. - $2.49
Cream Cheese - $1.19
Sour Cream, 16 oz. - .99
Whipped Cream, aerosol can - $1.49
Butter, 1 lb. - $2.19
Margarine, sticks, 1lb. - .59
Yogurt, cup - .37

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

Apples, many different varieties - .45 each
Gala Apples, 3 lb. bag - $3.39
Red Delicious Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.69
Granny Smith Apples, 3 lb. bag - $3.29
Jonathan Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.69
Avocado - .49 each
Bananas - .39 lb.
Blueberries, - $1.99 pint
Cantaloupes, xtra large - $1.49
Bing Cherries, 1 lb. - $2.99
Green Seedless Grapes, 2 lb. - $2.69
Red Seedless Grapes, 2 lb. - $2.69
Honeydew Melons - $1.99 each
Kiwi, 16 oz. - $1.99
Lemons - .39 each
Naval Oranges - .45 each
Valencia Oranges, 4 lb bag - $2.99
Nectarines - .35 each
Peaches - .35 each
Pineapple, fresh whole - $2.79
Plums - .35 each
Anjou Pears, 28 oz. - $1.99
Strawberries, 1 lb. - $1.69
Seedless Watermelon - $3.39 each

Green Beans, 1 lb. - $1.39
Broccoli Crowns, 14 oz. - .79
Cabbage, head - $1.25 each
Baby Carrots, 1 lb. - .39
Carrots, 2 lb. bag - $1.29
Cauliflower - .99
Celery - .59
Sweet Corn, 4 ears - .99
Cucumbers - .49 each
Garden Salad, 12 oz. bag - .99
Lettuce, head - .99
Romaine Hearts, 3 ct. $2.49
Mushrooms, 8 oz. - $1.69
Onions,3 lb. - $1.99
Sweet Onions, 2 lb. - $1.99
Green Peppers , 4 ct. - $1.99
Multi-colored Peppers , 3 ct. - $2.49
Baking Potatoes, 5 lb. - $1.99
Red Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.69
Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. - $3.39
Yukon Gold Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.89
Fresh Spinach, 12 oz bag - $1.69
Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. - .79
Tomatoes, 20 oz - $1.29
Roma Tomatoes, 20 oz, - $1.79
Vine Tomatoes, 24oz. - $1.99
Zucchini & Yellow Squash, 3 ct. - $1.75

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

If you buy something at Aldi you are not please with, they have a double guarantee. If for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with any product, they will replace the product AND refund your money. More info HERE.

Nabisco FREE Cookie Coupon Available Today

It's the first Monday of the month, so that means the FREE Nabisco Cookie coupon.

Head over to Nabisco Cookies Facebook page to print your coupon for a FREE package of Nabisco Cookies when you buy (1) package of Nabisco Cookies and (1) gallon of milk.

Hurry! Coupon is only printable on 9/06/10 for the first 75,000.

Menu Plan Monday - Week of 9/6/10

It was so nice to be able to turn on the oven and use the stove top this last week. I knew it was hot this summer, but didn't realise just how hot until I read in the paper that it was the forth hottest summer in history. No wonder I didn't want to even think about cooking.

Monday: Pork Steaks, cole slaw, applesauce

Tuesday: Spicy Sausage & Cauliflower Soup, grapes

Wednesday: Chef Salads

Thursday: Pasta con Broccoli, garlic bread, fresh fruit

Friday: Hamburgers, Chips, frozen veggies, fruit

Saturday: Party at the neighbors

Sunday: BBQ chicken, grilled cauliflower, fresh fruit

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

What To Do if Your Catalina Coupon Doesn't Print

Catalina coupons for money off your next shopping trip can make for fantastic deals. But, it's quite aggravating if you don't receive the coupon at checkout. All is not lost if your Catalina coupon didn't print. Here are a few strategies to fix the problem.

Before you Shop

• Take a stroll down cashier row. Look for the checkout lanes where the Catalina machine's lights are green. If the Catalina machine has a red light, the machine is not working. Picking a checkout lane where the machine is working won't solve every problem, but it will at least solve one of them.

Advertised Catalina Coupon Deals - In store ads or on shelf tags.

• The Customer Service desk at the store should be able to fix the problem. To make this process as quick as possible, have the ad and your receipt in hand. Show them what you purchased and what you were suppose to receive. They will have to scan at least one of the items you purchased to force the Catalina coupon to print. Sometimes, they may just hand you the cash instead. I've had that happen before when they want to deal with the problem.
  

Unadvertised Catalina Coupons - The Customer Service desk will likely have no information available to them about this deal. They won't be able to answer questions you might have. There are a couple of things you can do.

• Confidently go to Customer Service and tell them you were suppose to receive a Catalina coupon. Tell them exactly what you were suppose to receive and what you bought that was suppose to trigger the coupon. Ask them to re-ring the products so your Catlaina will print. Chances are, if you are confident about the offer, they won't question your information and will do as you requested. It never hurts to ask.

• Call Catalina Marketing (877) 210-1917, option 1.(Give it at least 24 hours after you shop to call so they have the data.)   Have your receipt in hand when you call. Tell them what you were suppose to receive. They will ask where you shopped and for the reference numbers on your receipt. They will research the problem and can tell if you qualified to receive the checkout coupon. They'll mail you a coupon if you qualified.

I was impressed with the service I received this week when I called Catalina Marketing. I was on the phone only a couple of minutes. They told me where to find the reference numbers on my receipt and was quickly able to tell I had qualified for the checkout coupon. They took my mailing address and gave me a reference number. I was told to expect my coupon in six to eight weeks, but it might arrive sooner depending on how busy their fulfillment department was. I called on Wednesday and received my coupon in Saturday's mail. The coupon expires three weeks from when the envelope was postmarked. Wow! That was fast and easy.

CVS $5 Scenario - Week of 9/5/10

If you are following myCVS $5 Scenarios, you have a $5 ECB to start your shopping with.

Remember, if CVS is out of stock on an item, ask for a raincheck. You still get ECBs with a raincheck.

Take a look more CVS deals HERE.

Transaction #1
purchase:
(6) B1G1 Sobe Lifewaters 3 @ $1.59 = $4.77
(2) Trident Layers Gum @ .99 = $1.98
(1) Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Razor $8.97
(2) B1G1 Wisk Laundry Detergent $8.48
use:
(3) B1G1 Sobe printable coupon -$4.77
(1) Trident Layers printable coupon -$1.00
(1) Schick Hydro coupon (8/8/10 SS) -$5.00
(2) $3 Wisk coupons (8/29/10 RP) -$6.00
ECB from previous week -$5.00
= $2.43 + tax out of pocket and receive a $0.99 and $4.00 ECB

Total retail before sales & coupons: $38.47
Total out of pocket: $2.43 + tax for a 94% savings
And a $0.99 and $4.00 ECB to use within the next month

If you didn't start with the $5 ECB, you still will have only spent $7.43 for this scenario for a 81% savings.

Walgreens $5 Scenario - Week of 9/5/10

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

If you are following my Walgreens $5 Scenarios, you have a $1 McNeil, $2 Walgreens and $2 Colgate-Palmolive Register Rewards from last week to start with.

There are no money-makers this week at Walgreens, but with this scenario you can still pick up a wide variety of products for very little money.


Check out all of this week's Walgreens deals HERE.

Transaction #1
purchase:
(1) St Ives Body Wash $2.99
(1) Carmex Lip $2.99
(1) Penway 1 Subject Notebook $1.49 (need as filler to use Register Reward)
use:
McNeil Register Reward from last week -$1.00
Walgreens Register Reward from last week -$2.00
Colgate-Palmolive Register Reward from last week -$2.00
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway Notebook -$1.00
= $1.47 + tax out of pocket and receive a $2 St Ives and $2 Carma Laboratories RRs

Transaction #2
purchase:
(1) Wisk Laundry Detergent $6.99
(2) Penway 1 Subject Notebooks @ $1.49 each = $2.98
use:
(1) Wisk coupon (8/29/10 RP) -$3.00
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway Notebook -$2.00
St Ives RR from previous transaction -$2.00
Carma Laboratories RR from previous transaction -$2.00
= $0.97 + tax out of pocket and receive a $2 Sun Products RR

Transaction #3
purchase:
(2) Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $5.00
(1) Penway 1 Subject Notebook -$1.49
use:
(2) $1 Quaker printable coupons -$2.00
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway Notebook -$1.00
Sun Products RR from previous transaction -$2.00
= $1.49 + tax out of pocket and receive a $2 PespiCo RR

Transaction #4
purchase:
(1) Carmex Lip $2.99
use:
PepsiCo RR from previous transaction -$2.00
= $0.99 + tax out of pocket and receive a $2 Carma Laboratories RR

Products Purchased
(1) body wash
(2) lip moisturizers
(1) laundry detergent
(2) boxes instant oatmeal
(4) notebooks

Total retail before sales & coupons: $32.50
Total out of pocket: $4.92 + tax for a 85% savings
And a $2 Register Reward to start next week

If you don't have the $5 in Register Rewards to start with, don't purchase the notebooks in the first transaction, since you don't need fillers to use your Register Rewards. You will spend $8.94 with this scenario for a 72% savings.

FREE Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs at Shop 'n Save

If you haven't gotten enough shopping in at Shop 'n Save, here is another deal you might want to run for.

Hurry! This Catalina coupon offer is over on 9/7/10

Buy:
(5) Oscar Mayer Bun Length Hot Dogs @$2 each = $10.00
Use:
(5) $1 off Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs printable coupon (use 33313 zip code)
You'll need access to 3 computers to print this many coupons. There is $1 off 2 coupon on coupons.com too.
Pay: $5 + tax
Get a $5 Catalina coupon when you buy 5
Final cost: FREE

Make this an even deal by paying for your purchase with a $5 Kraft Catalina coupon you earned from buying cheese, or one of the other participating Kraft products. Pay $0 out of pocket and receive another $5 Kraft Catalina coupon.

If you don't have access to three computers, print $1 off 2 coupon for Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs and use these along with your $1 off coupons. The dogs won't be quite free, but still a great deal.

Thanks, Janet!

Back to School Deals - Week of 9/5/10

I thought last week would be the end of the back to schools deals, but they just keep coming. If this keeps up, they will have to include Halloween costumes in their ads.

OfficeMax

Limit 3
Westcott 5" Blunt or Pointed Scissors - .20
OfficeMax Glue and Glue Stick Combo Pack - .25
Sharpie Singles - .25
X-Acto Pencil Sharpener - .25
Bic Cristal Pens, 10-pack - .25

CVS Deals - Week of 9/5/10

Prices good September 5 - , 2010

Thanks to Cindy at Living Rich with Coupons for this weeks' match-ups.

Take a look at CVS's full ad HERE.


:: 3 Day Sale - Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ::

Kellogg's Cereal - $1.77 (limit 4)
Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Rice Kripsies
$1.50 off 2 Froot Loops printable coupon
$1 off 2 Frosted Mini Wheats printable coupon
$1 off 2 Cocoa or Rice Krispies printable coupon
$1 off 2 Rice or Cocoa Krispies - 8/15/10 RP
$1 off 2 Raisin Bran or Corn Flakes - 8/15/10 RP
Final price: $1.02 to $1.27 each wby 2

Nestle Pure Life Water, 24-pack - $2.99 (limit 3)
$1 off 2 Nestle Pure Life printable coupon
Final price: $2.49 each wby 2

Scott Choose-A-Size Mega Rolls Paper Towel, 6-pack - $4.99 (limit 3)
No rainchecks on this product
$1 Scott Paper Towel printable coupon
Final price: $3.99 each


:: FREE This Week ::

B1G1 Sobe Lifewater (limit 6)
B1g1 Sobe printable coupon (play the game)
Final price: 2 FREE

Dentyne Pure, Stride Shift or Trident Layers, 9-14 ct. - .99
Get a .99 ECB when you buy 1 (limit 1 offer)
$1 off 2 Trident Layers printable coupon (Facebook)
Final price: 2 FREE after coupon and ECB

Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Razor, 1 ct. - $8.97
Get a $4 ECB (limit 1 offer)
$5 - 8/8/10 SS
Final price: FREE after coupon and ECB


:: Cheap This Week ::

B1G1 Wisk 2x Ultra Laundry Detergent, 26-32 loads - online prices starting at $8.48
$3 - 8/29/10 RP (use 2)
Final price: as low as $1.25 each wby 2

Check out more deals at Living Rich with Coupons, Thanks Cindy!

Walgreens Deals - Week of 9/5/10

Sale prices good September 5 - 11, 2010

My coupon match-ups are from the inserts in the St Louis Post-Dispatch. If you have coupons from other inserts, your coupon values or availability might be different.

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

This is an updated list from the Sneak Peek I posted on Friday. Additions to the list are noted as *NEW*.

:: 2-Day Sale Sunday and Monday Only ::

Pepsi products, 2 liters - .88 with in-ad coupon

Soda 12 Packs - 3/$11
Dr Pepper, 7 Up, A&W, Sunkist, Canada Dry, or Hawaiian Punch
Get a $5 Register Reward when you buy 3 (Dr Pepper/7 Up Inc.)
Final cost: $2 each after RR


:: Free This Week ::

Zegerid OTC - $10.00
FREE after Mail-In Rebate - rebate from printed at register
$3 off any Zegerid OTC Product printable coupon
$3 - 8/15/10 SS
Final cost: $3 Money- Make after coupon and Rebate
Note: The Zegerid rebate form that prints out says the rebate amount will be minus any "coupons and discounts" so if you use a coupon or RR to pay, you may not get the full amount back. Thanks, CJ!

St Ives Body Wash - $2.99
Get a $2 Register Rewards (St Ives Laboratories)
$1 off any St Ives Product (Facebook) Coupon no longer available
Final cost: FREE after coupon and RR


:: Cheap This Week ::

Swedish Fish or Sour Patch Kids Candy, 14 oz. - $1.50
*NEW* B1G1 Swedish Fish printable coupon (use 78641 zip - Thanks, Wild for Wags)
$2 off 3 - 8/8/10 SS

Deal Idea
buy (6) Swedish Fish @ $1.50 each = $9.00
use (3) B1G1 printable coupons - $4.50
use (1) $2 off 3 coupons (8/8/10 SS) -$2.00
pay: $2.50 out of pocket
Final price: .42 each after coupons wyb 6

John Frieda Shampoo, Conditioner or Styling Product - 3/$15
Get a $5 Register Reward when you buy 3 (Kao Brands)
$2 off John Frieda Hair Care Product - 8/22/10 SS (regional coupon)
$3 off John Frieda Root Awakening - 8/22/10 SS (regional coupon)
$2 off John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start printable coupon
$3 off 2 John Freida Luxurious Volume printable coupon
Final cost: as low as .33 each wyb 3 after coupons and RR
Note: The John Frieda coupons weren't in the 8/22 Post-Dispatch inserts, but reportedly in the free Suburban Journal.

Lindsay Olives - .99 with in-ad coupon
$1 off 2 - 4/18/10 RP
Final price: .49 each wyb 2 after coupons

Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Quaker Granola Bars- 2/$5
Get a $2 Register Reward when you buy 2 (PepsiCo)
$1 off Quaker Instant Oatmeal printable coupon (facebook)
$1 off Quaker Oatmeal - 8/29/10 RP (regional coupon)
.75 off 2 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars - 7/25/10 RP
Final price: as low as .50 each wyb 2 after coupons and RR

Campbell's Soup at Hand - .99 with in-ad coupon
$1 off 3 - 8/29/10 SS
Final price: .66 each wyb 3

Carmex Body Lotion - $4.99
Get a $4 Register Reward (Carma Laboratories)
Final cost: .99 each after RR

Carmex Lip - $2.99
Get $2 Register Reward (Carma Laboratories)
Final cost: .99 each after RR
Note: This is a monthly RR deal.

B1G1 Arm & Hammer Toothpaste - online prices starting at $3.99
$1 off Arm & Hammer Toothpaste printable coupon (use 2)
Final price: as low as .99 wyb 2

Starbucks Double Shot, 15 oz. - $2
B1G1 Starbucks Double Shot printable coupon
Final price: $1 each wyb 2

Nabisco Wheat Thins - 2/$5
$1 off Wheat Thins printable coupon (Facebook - use 2)
and use $1 off 2 Nabisco Crackers in Walgreens September Coupon Book
Final price: $1 each wyb 2 after both coupon

Garnier HerbaShine Hair Color - $5.99 with in-ad coupon
$3 off Garnier HerbaShine Hair Color printable coupon HERE and HERE
Final price: $2.99 each

*NEW* Garnier's Register Reward Deal good for the month of September
Buy $20 of Garnier Fructis, Herbashine or Nutrisse and get $5 Register Reward (Kao Brands)

Deal idea
buy: (3) Garnier Herbashine Hair Color @ $7.99 each = $23.97
use: (3) $3 printable coupons HERE and HERE -$9.00
use Walgreens in-ad coupon -$6.00
pay: $8.97 out of pocket
get $5 Register Reward
Final cost: $1.32 each after coupons and RR

V-Fusion, 46 oz. - 2/$6
Get a $1 Register Reward when you buy 2 (CSC Brands)
$1 off V-Fusion printable coupon HERE and HERE (use 2)
Final price: $1.50 each wyb 2 after coupons and RR

Wisk Laundry Detergent, 48 load - $6.99
Get a $2 Register Reward (Sun Products)
$3 - 8/29/10 RP
Final price: $1.99 each after coupon and RR

Glade Sense & Spray - $6.99
$3 off Glade Sense & Spray printable coupon
or $3 - 8/22/10 SS
and use $2 coupon in Walgreens September Coupon Book
Final price: $1.99 each after both coupons

*NEW* Quilted Northern Ultra Plush Bathroom Tissue, 4-pack double rolls - $2.50
Get a $1 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Georgia-Pacific)
Final cost: $2 each after RR

Degree Clinical Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant - 2/$12
Get a $4 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Unilever)
$2 - 8/29/10 RP
Final cost: $2 each wyb 2 after coupons and RR

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color - $5.99
Get a $1 Register Reward (P&G)
$2 off Clairol Hair Color - 8/29/10 P&G
Final cost: $2.99 each after coupon and RR


:: Filler Ideas ::

Penway 1 Subject Notebook, 60 or 70 sheet - .49 with in-ad coupon
Penway #2 Pencils, 10-pack - .49 with in-ad coupon
Penway Crayons, 8 jumbo or 24-pack - .49 with in-ad coupon
Comet - .50 with in-ad coupon

FREE 8x10 Enlargement at Walgreens

Again, this week's Reader Rewards is something new.

FREE 8x10 inch Enlargement at Walgreens
Excludes collage and instant prints
Limit 1 free enlargement per customer
Coupon valid 9/05/10 thru 9/11/10

Find the coupon on page A2 of the 9/05/10 Sunday Post Dispatch.

Labor Day Paint Rebates

Paint rebates have become a holiday tradition. Even if you don't have a painting project planned for the weekend, this is a great time to buy.

Home Depot

• Purchase Glidden Premium Paint at Home Depot
• Between September 2 -10, 2010
• Receive a $5 per one-gallon rebate
• Receive a $20 per five-gallon bucket rebate
• Submit Rebate form by mail or online

Lowe's

• Purchase selected one-gallon or five-gallon paint at Lowe's
• Offer valid through 9/8/10
• Receive $5 per one-gallon rebate
• Receive $20 per five-gallon container
• Submit rebate my mail

Make sure you take a look at the rebate forms for the specific paint products included in the rebate offer.

NOTE: Make sure your cashier scans each can of paint separately. Courtney had a rebate denied because her cashier just scanned one can and typed in the number bought. The UPC codes and receipt information did not match, so she didn't receive the rebate on each can.

Thanks, Courtney!

Saved 92% This Week

What a week! I usually think of getting the best deals during October and November. If this week was any indication of what's to come, we are in for a wild and fun fall. And just last week, I said I hadn't been in the mood to shop.

Shop 'n Save - $4.66 Money-Maker

Before sales & coupons: $323.67
Spent: $9.34
Saved: $314.33 for 97% savings and I still have $14 in Catalinas to spend.

I shopped five times at Shop 'n Save this week. My first trip was to test the Kraft Catalina Deal. I didn't receive the coupon, so I called Catalina Marketing to request it. The process is quite easy. Now, we'll see how long it takes for it to get here in the mail.

I made 4 trips on Thursday - spent right at $50 each trip to take advantage of the $10 off $50, and used a $5 off $50 coupon from the Entertainment book each time. Took advantage of the General Mills $5 instant savings when you buy 10, used the $5 Kraft Catalinas I received from buying cheese, the $4 store coupon for Kellogg's/Keebler products, $5 Kraft coupon each trip, and all the other great coupons that hit this week.

Walgreens

I shopped at Walgreens last Sunday. After getting ready for Thursday at Shop 'n Save, it seems like a distant memory.

Before sales & coupons: $30.80
Spent: $4.34
Saved: $26.46 for 86% savings

Dierbergs

The only reason I went to Dierbergs was to use a raincheck from last week. I had coupons for Hormel Bacon Bits when purchasing bagged salad, and wanted to use them before they expired.

Before sales & coupons: $16.17
Spent: $2.97
Saved: $13.20 for 82% savings

Schnucks

This was last week's sale. I did two back to back transactions. I bought four cans of Campbell's to get the $1 Catalina coupon, and used it to help pay for the second four.

I also had my husband stop tonight and pick up some burger buns. I just didn't have the energy to go to the store again today.

Before sales & coupons: $13.91
Spent: $7.39
Saved: $6.52 for 47% savings

Aldi

Comparable Schnucks price: $14.89
Spent: $8.57
Saved: $6.32 for 42% savings

My Splurge

Spent: $305.48

I finally spent my Splurge Funds last weekend on a freezer, and it wasn't any too soon. I wouldn't have been able to buy all the Green Giant vegetables without it.

Sorry about the creepy picture. We live in an old house - all the basements are creepy.


Weekly Totals
Before sales & coupons: $399.44
Spent: $32.61
Saved: $366.83 for 92% savings

Year to Date Totals
Spent: $1,394.55 ($40 weekly average)
Saved: $4,476.28 ($128 weekly average)

Splurge Funds: $41.23

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.

Calendar of FREE and CHEAP in St Louis

If you know of any free or cheap activities, email me or leave a comment and I will include them on Calendar of FREE.


Ongoing

• St Louis Zoo - Children's Zoo, Conservation Carousel, Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, Free 8-9 a.m, after September 7th, 9-10 a.m.
• AMC Cinema - Morning Movie Discount
• Bic Easy-Glide Pen Giveaway - First 1,000 daily through September 9th

This Weekend

• Big Muddy Blues Festival - Saturday & Sunday
• Greek Festival - Saturday & Sunday

September

• Friday 3rd - Twilight Under the Train Shed: Union Station - Top Gun Showing
• Friday 3rd - Jungle Boogie: St Louis Zoo
• Saturday 4th - Clydesdale Camera Day: Anheuser-Busch Brewery
• Saturday 4th - Home Depot Kid's Workshop: Build a Football Display
• Sunday 5th - Family Sunday at the St Louis Art Museum: Pop Art Superstars
• Monday 6th - Greater St Louis Labor Day Parade: 9:00 a.m.
• Tuesday 7th - Theatre in the Museum: Missouri History Museum - Hard Tack to Hard Marches
• Tuesday 7th - Twilight Tuesday: Missouri History Museum - Jeremy Davenport Performing

• Saturday 11th - Go Fish: Busch Wildlife, Suson Park, Forest Park
• Saturday 11th - Theatre in the Museum: Missouri History Museum - Rosie the Riveter
• Saturday 11th - Lowes Build & Grow Clinic: Build a Pet Leash Hanger
• Saturday 11th - Children's Garden Club: Bananas - Tropical Fruits
• Saturday 11th - Benton Park Summer Concert Series: Taste of Benton Park & Clave Sol
• Saturday 11th - Great Fire Engine Rally: Lenora K Sullivan Blvd.

For more free activities around St Louis check out St Louis Cents and St Louis Children's Recreations Examiner's Free Activities for Kids.

FREE Home Depot Kid's Workshop

Saturday - September 4th

From 9-noon, kids can build a Football Display at Home Depot's FREE Kids Workshop "How to Clinic." This clinic is designed for children ages 5-12. No preregistration necessary, just show up between 9 and noon.

In addition to the constructed project kit, each child receives a child-sized orange Home Depot apron and an achievement pin.

Find the location closest to you with Home Depot's Store Finder.

Home Depot offers Kids Workshops the first Saturday of every month. Can't make it to this month's workshop? The next workshops is October 2nd.