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Monday, March 7, 2011

Schnucks March Catalina Deals


Schnucks Catalina Offers good through Sunday, 3/20/11

Here are the March Catalina deals I've been able to track down at Schnucks. The store I shop has shelf tags up for these, but there could be more. If you can add to the list, please leave a comment or send me an email.

NOTE: Schnucks only advertises the first level of the Catalina deals on shelf tags. It is more than likely, that some Catalina deals have additional levels. I've included info I've found at other grocery stores across the country for the additional levels.

Bagel Bites Frozen Mini Pizzas (9 ct)
Offer good through 4/3/11
Buy (2) get FREE Bagel Bites Frozen Mini Pizzas (9 ct) OYNO

Betty Crocker/General Mills Fruit Flavored Snacks
Buy (3) get $1 coupon OYNO
Buy (4) get $2
Buy (5 or more)  get $3

Dole Fruit Bowls, Gels, Parfaits or Fruit Crisps
Buy (4) get $0.75 coupon OYNO

Dole Fruit Jars (excludes peaches)
Buy (4) get a $0.50 coupon OYNO

Dole Mandarin Oranges, 11-15 oz. cans
Buy (4) get a $0.75 coupon OYNO

Dole Pineapple, 8 oz. cans
Buy (4) get a $0.50 coupon OYNO

Gerber Graduates for Preschoolers Snacks
Buy (2) get a $1.50 coupon OYNO

Glad Plugins Scented Gel Product
Buy (2) get a $1 coupon for your next purchase of hamburger, chicken or tuna

Listerine Agent Cool Blue or Smart Rinse
Buy (2) get $3 coupon OYNO

Nestle Fun Size or Miniatures, 9.2 oz. or larger
Buy (2) get a $1 coupon OYNO

Refresh Eye Drops
Buy (1) get $1 coupon OYNO

StarKist Tuna Pouches
Buy (5) get $1.50 coupon OYNO

V8 Soup Cans
Buy (2) get  $1 coupon for your next purchase of hamburger, chicken or tuna

Velveeta Shells & Cheese, 9.4 oz. or larger
Buy (3) get $2 coupon OYNO
Buy (4) get $3
Buy (5 or more) get $4

Ziploc Brand Bags
Buy (3) get $2 coupon OYNO

CVS - FREE Gift Coupon for Candy or Beverage


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

Request your coupon for a  FREE package of candy or an individual beverage (retail value up to $2)

CVS will email you the coupon.  Coupon valid through 3/13/11. 

Thanks, CVS!

Shop 'n Save Deals: 3/06/11 - 3/12/11


NO $10 off $50 this week.

Note: Crestwood Shop 'n Save (301 Watson Plaza, St Louis 63126) will match Sappington Farmers' Market money off your purchase coupons.  Print Sappington Famers' Market coupons HERE

Take a look at this week's ad HERE.

Remember:
 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.


Don't forget about the FREE StarKist Low Sodium White Albacore Tuna Pouches after coupon and Catalina Coupon!

:: Betty Crocker Fruit Snack March Catalina Deal ::
Buy (3) get a $1 coupon OYNO
Buy (4) get $2
Buy (5 or more) get $3

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks - $2
.50 off 2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks printable coupon HERE and HERE  and HERE and HERE
.50 off 2 - 2/13/11 GM and 3/06/11 SS

Deal Idea
Buy: (4) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks = $8.00
Use: (2) .50/2 coupons -$1.00
Pay: $7.00
Get $2 Catalina coupon
Final cost: $5 or $1.25 each wyb 4


:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Trans Ocean Crab Classic - $1.50
8 oz. Leg, Flakes, Chunk or Lobster Chunk
$1 off Trans Ocean printable coupon ** Over 50% of sale price
Final price: .50 each

Bar S Franks (16 oz) - $1
$1 off 2 - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: .50 each wyb 2

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

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (10-16 oz) - $1.25
$1 off 3 - 1/23/11 SS
Final price: .92 each wyb 3

Wolf Brand Chili - $1.33
.75 off 2 - 1/23/11 SS
Final price: .96 each wyb 2

Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese (16 oz) - $1.50
.35 off Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese printable coupon
Final price: $1.15 each

Uncle Ben's Ready Rice - $1.67
Advertised in Instore Ad
$1 off 2 - 2/10/11 RP
Final price: $1.17 each

Farmland Bacon Wrapped Fillets (4 oz) - $1.48
$1 off 4 - 2/27/11 SS
Final price: $1.23 each wyb 4

Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin (6 ct. pkg) - $2
.75 off Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin 6-packs printable coupon
Final price: $1.25 each

Kellogg's Pop-Tarts (8 ct) - $1.88
$1 off 2 - 2/06/11 RP
Final price: $1.38 each wyb 2

Kellogg's Cereal - $1.88
Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, Crispix, Cocoa Krispies, Smacks or Corn Flakes
$1 off 2 Crispix printable coupon
$1 off 2 Corn Flakes printable coupon
$1 of 2 Kellogg's Adult Cereals printable coupon
$1 off 2 - 3/06/11 RP
Final price: $1.38 each wyb 2

Birds Eye Steamfresh Premium Vegetables - $1.77
$1 off 3 - 1/23/11 SS
Final price: $1.44 each wyb 3

Farmland Smoked Sausage (14-16 oz) - $2
.55 - 1/02/11 SS and 3/06/11 SS
Final price: $1.45 each

Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers - $1.98
Advertised in Instore Ad
$1 off 2 - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: $1.48 each wyb 2

Nabisco Ritz Crackers, Ritz Bitz or Crackerfuls - $1.98
Advertised in Instore Ad
$1 off 2 - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: $1.48 each wyb 2

Marcal Small Steps Napkins (250 ct) - $1.98
Advertised in Instore Ad
$1 off 2 - 2/06/11 RP
Final price: $1.48 each wyb 2

California Pizza For One - $2.50
$1 - 2/20/11 RP
Final price: $1.50 each

Keebler Wheatable, Toasted or All Bran Crackers - $2
$1 off 2 Toasted Crackers printable coupon
$1 off 2 Wheatables - 2/13/11 RP
$1 off 2 Keebler Crackers - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: $1.50 each wyb 2

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies - $2
.55 off 2 - 3/06/11 RP
Final price: $1.73 each wyb 2

Special K Crackers (4-8 oz) - $2.50
$3 off 5 Special K Products printable coupon
Final price: $1.90 each wyb 5

Nature Valley Almond Roasted Crunch Bar or Granola Bars - $2.50
.50 off Nature Valley Granola Bars printable coupon HERE and HERE  and HERE and HERE
Final price: $2 each

Keebler Town House Crackers (9/5-16 oz) - $2.50
$1 off 2 Town House Crackers printable coupon
$1 off 2 Keebler Crackers - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: $2 each wyb 2

Jack's 12" Pizza - $2.50
$1 off 3 - 1/30/11 SS
Final price: $2.16 each wyb 3

Land O Frost Premium Deli Shave Lunchmeat (10-16 oz) - $3.50
$1 off Land O Frost Product printable coupon
.55 - off Premium One Pound - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: $2.50 to $2.95 each

Gorton's Fish Sticks or Portions (12- 25 oz) - $3.48
$1 off 2 Gorton's printable coupon
.50 - 1/16/11 SS
Final price: $2.98 each

California 12" Pizza - $5.48
$1 - 2/20/11 RP
Final price: $4.48 each

Cutie Clementines (5 lb. box) - $5.98
$1 - 2/27/11 SS
Final price: $4.98 each


:: Other Good Deals ::

Center Cut Pork Steaks - $1.78 lb.
Tyson Split Skinless Chicken Breasts - $1.98 lb.

Texas Rio Star Red Grapefruit - .33 each
Fresh Green Beans - .98 lb.

7 Up or Dr Pepper 2 liters - .87 each
Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns (8 ct) - $1
Shopper's Value Potato Chips, Pretzels or Tortilla Chips (9-11 oz) - $1.25

Aldi Price Check - Pineapples, Clementines, Avocados + More



March 6, 2011

Aldi now has their local ads online.   Produce Pick start on Sunday and Special Buys on Wednesday.  If you're not in the St Louis area, check your local area's ad for prices and dates.

The prices shown are from the Holly Hills store in St Louis.  Prices and availability vary a bit between stores, but Produce Picks will be the same price throughout the St Louis Metro area.

:: Produce Picks ::

Lemons - .15 each
Limes - .15 each
Avocado - .39 each
Fresh Pineapple - .99 each
Naval Oranges, 4 lb. - $1.29
Clementines, 2 lb. - $1.59

Broccoli Crowns are also shown as a Produce Pick in Aldi's ad.  $1.36 per pound is not a great price.  You can routinely pick up Broccoli Crowns up for $1 per pound at the other grocery stores in town.


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

Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $2.39
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.69
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.87
Organic Soy Milk, 1/2 gallon - $2.39
1/2 & 1/2, 1 qt. - $1.59
Orange Juice, 1/2 gal. - $1.79

Large Eggs, dozen - $1.19
Block Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.49
Shredded Cheese, 12 oz. - $2.19
Sliced American Cheese, 12 oz. - $1.49
Cheese, Deli Slices, 8 oz. - $1.89
Fresh Mozzarella, 8 oz. - $2.49
Cream Cheese - $1.29
Sour Cream, 16 oz. - .99
Whipped Cream, aerosol can - $1.49
Butter, 1 lb. - $2.49
Imperial Margarine, sticks, 1lb. - .59
Yogurt, cup - .35

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


Apples, many different varieties - .39 each
Gala Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.69
Red Delicious Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.69
Granny Smith Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.69
Jonathan Apples, 3 lb. bag - $2.49
Avocado - .39 each
Bananas - .39 lb
Blueberries, 6 oz. - $1.69
Cantaloupe - $1.69
Clementines, 2 lb. - $1.59
Florida Grapefruit - .39 each
Green Seedless Grapes, 2 lb. - $2.99
Red Seedless Grapes, 2 lbs.  - $2.99
Kiwi, 16 oz. - $1.99
Lemons - .15 each
Limes - .15 each
Naval Oranges, 4 lb.  - $1.29
Pineapple, fresh whole - .99
Anjou Pears, 28 oz. - $1.69
Strawberries, 1 lb. - $1.89

Asparagus, 1 lb. - $2.29
Green Beans, 1 lb. - $1.69
Broccoli Crowns, 14 oz. - $1.19
Cabbage, head - $1.39 each
Baby Carrots, 1 lb. - $1.29
Carrots, 2 lb. bag - $1.29
Cauliflower - $2.29
Celery - $1.19
Cucumbers - .69 each
Garden Salad, 12 oz. bag - .99
Fresh Garlic, 3 ct - .89
Lettuce, head - $1.59
Romaine Hearts, 3 ct. $2.59
Italian or Caesar Salad Kits - $1.99
Mushrooms, 8 oz. - .59
Onions, 3 lb. - $1.89
Red Onions, 2 lb. - $1.39
Sweet Onions, 2 lb. - $1.89
Green Peppers , 4 ct. - $2.59
Multi-colored Peppers , 3 ct. - $2.29
Baking Potatoes, 5 lb. - $1.99
Red Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.29
Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. - $3.29
Sweet Potatoes, 3 lb. - $1.69
Yukon Gold Potatoes, 5 lb. bag - $2.49
Fresh Spinach, 9 oz bag - $1.69
Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. - $1.99
Tomatoes, 20 oz - $1.99
Roma Tomatoes, 20 oz, - $1.69
Vine Tomatoes, 24oz. - $2.89
Zucchini & Yellow Squash, 3 ct. - $2.99

If you haven't shopped at Aldi, or it has been awhile:
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.

Skippy Peanut Butter Recall


You'll want to check your stockpile for Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter

Unilever is recalling Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter because it might be contaminated with Salmonella. 

The product was distributed to retail outlets in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

The affected product, which is packaged in 16.3 oz plastic jars, with the following UPC codes: 

  • 048001006812
  • 048001006782
With use by dates of :
  • MAY1612LR1
  • MAY1712LR1
  • MAY1812LR1
  • MAY1912LR1
  • MAY2012LR1
  • MAY2112LR1
Consumers who have purchased Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread with the above UPCs and Best-If-Used-By-Dates are urged to discard the product immediately and call the company for a replacement coupon. Consumers can contact the company at 1-800-453-3432, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall. In addition, a consumer services representative is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EST.

Thanks for the heads up, Cindy at Living Rich With Coupons!

Menu Plan Monday - Week of 3/07/11


Last week, I made All-Day Bolognese Sauce from Dierbergs March Everybody Cooks Magazine.  It was quite good - I can't believe I've never made my own pasta sauce when it's so easy.  This week, I'm going to make Classic French Cassoulet for the same publication.  It sounds fancy, but it's really beans and smoked sausage in the Crockpot.  My kind of easy meal.


Monday: Spicy Sausage and Cauliflower Soup, green salad, clementines

Tuesday: Pasta con Broccoli, garlic bread, green salad

Wednesday: Baked Chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, fresh pineapple

Thursday: Baked Potato Soup, green salad, apple slices

Friday: Fish and fries, peas, fresh pineapple

Saturday: Dinner out

Sunday: Classic French Cassoulet, fresh fruit

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

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Shop 'n Save March Catalina Offers



Shop 'n Save Catalina Offers good through Saturday, 3/19/11

I've searched the aisles of Shop 'n Save to come up with this month's list of Catalina offers.  Shop  'n Save advertises only the first level of their Catalinas on their shelf tags.  I searched online other grocery store Catalina deals from around the country and have included additional levels if I have found them working elsewhere.

There might be more Catalina offers than I've found.  If you have additional information, please leave a comment.

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Buy (3) get $1 coupon OYNO
Buy (4) get $2
Buy (5 or more) get $3

Dole Fruit Bowls or Parfaits, 4 pack
Buy (4) get a $0.75 coupon OYNO

Dole Tropical Fruit Salad, 15.25 oz.
Buy (4) get $0.50 coupon OYNO

Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil
Buy (2) get $1 coupon OYNO

Nestle Fun Size Miniatures, 9.2 oz. or larger
Buy (2) get  $1 coupon OYNO

Post Pebbles Cereal
Buy (3) get $2 coupon OYNO
Buy (4) get $3
Buy (5 or more) get $4
(Thanks, Janet!)

StarKist Tuna Pouches
Buy (5) get  $1.50 coupon OYNO

StarKist Gourmet Choice Tuna Cans
Buy (4) get $0.75 coupon OYNO

V8 Splash
Buy (2) get a $0.75 coupon OYNO
(Thanks, Janet!)

Velvetta Shells & Cheese, 9.4 oz. box
Buy (3) get $2 coupon OYNO
Buy (4) get $3
Buy (5 or more) get $4

Wonka Candy Bags, 12 oz. or larger
Buy (2) get $1 coupon OYNO

Ziploc Brand Bags
Buy (3) get $2 coupon OYNO

Ziploc Brand Containers
Buy (2) get $1.50 coupon OYNO
Buy (3) get $2


Remember, all is not lost if you do not receive your Catalina coupon.  Check out What To Do If Your Catalina Coupon Doesn't Print.

FREE Beauty Sample Bag from Target


Request a FREE Beauty Sample Bag from Target.  Answer a few questions and submit your mailing info.

Hurry limited quantities are available.

Thanks, CJ!

Coupons in 3/06/11 Post-Dispatch



If you are looking for a coupon, the best place to start is one of the coupon data bases.  I like Hot Coupon World and A Full Cup.

It's frustrating to find a possible coupon, dig through your coupon stash, only to find out the coupon you're looking for, was not in the Post-Dispatch.

I've put together a list of actual coupons in the St Louis Post-Dispatch. Thanks to Sunday Coupon Preview, I'm able to start with a possible list and twink it for what was in the Post-Dispatch.

Smartsource 3/06/11

$1/1 A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade 10 oz+ (4/3)
$10 off Accu-Chek Aviva system with purchase of Accu-Chek Aviva test strips (5/29)
B1G1 Air Wick Spray (4/17)
$1.50/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Refill (4/17) X3
Buy Air Wick Scented Oil refill fragrance Get Double Fresh Warmer Unit FREE (4/17)
$1/1 Air Wick Scented Oil twin refill pack or (2) single refills (4/17)
$4/1 Allegra 24 hr 30 ct+, Allegra-D 12 hr 20 ct & Allegra-D 24hr 10 ct (3/26)
$2/1 Allegra 24 hr 5 ct & 15ct, 12hr 12ct, Allegra-D 12hr 10ct, Allegra-D 24hr 5 ct or any Children’s (3/26)
$1/1 Atkins Bar 5 pack (5/31)
$1/1 Atkins Shake 4 pack (5/31)
.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers or Fruit roll-Ups (4/30)
.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5 oz+ (4/30)
$1/4 Campbell’s Chunky soup or chili varieties (4/17)
.25/4 Campbell’s Condensed Great for Cooking soups (5/15)
$1/1 Celestial Seasonings tea (6/6)
.50/1 Chex cereals listed (4/16)
.50/1 Chex Mix Treats, Golden Grahams Treats or Milk ‘n Cereal Bars (4/30)
$1 off Fresh Beef wyb (2) Classico Pasta Sauces (4/10)
$1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, 4 oz. + (3/26)
$1/1 DanActive 4 pack or 8 pack (4/30)
$1/24 Fancy Feast 3 oz. cans(5/31)
.75/1 Farm Rich (4/30)
.55/1 Farmland Smoked Sausage (4/30)
.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Chewy Bars (4/30)
.40/1 Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars (4/30)
.75/1 Finish Quantum, Powerball, or Gelpac (4/17)
.55/1 Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry (5/1)
.40/1 Finish Dishwasher Cleaner (5/1)
$1/1 Fruitables, 46 oz. bottles or 8 pack juice boxes (5/31)
$1/2 General Mills cereals listed (4/16)
$2/1 Gold Bond Ultimate Deep Moisture Body Wash (6/30)
$1.50/1 Hartz Crunch ‘n Clean Dog Biscuit or Treats (4/28)
.50/1 Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meat or Chicken Strips (5/2)
.40/1 Kozy Shack Pudding (6/20)
.55/1 Luden’s 25ct or 30ct bag (4/30)
$1/1 Marzetti Refrigerated Salad Dressing (6/30)
$1/1 Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip (5/3)
$1/1 MidNite or MidNite PM (8/31)
.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nut Clusters, excludes Granola Thins (4/30)
$2/1 Nature’s Way Alive Multi-Vitamin (5/31)
.40/1 New York Brand Frozen products (6/5)
$1.50/1 Pedialyte (6/15)
$1/1 People Magazine (4/24)
$1.50/1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme (5/31)
.75/1 Resolve High Traffic Foam (4/17)
.75/1 Resolve Product (4/17)
$3/1 RevitaLens OcuTec Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution 10 oz+ (4/11)
.50/1 Sargento Reduced Sodium Slices or Snacks (4/17)
$1/1 Selsun Blue (6/4)
$2/1 Similasan Product (5/31)
.75/1 Smart Balance Rich Roast Peanut Butter (4/20)
$1/1 Smart Balance Buttery Sticks (4/20)
$1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads (4/20)
$1.50/1 Smart Balance Milks (4/20)
.75/1 Smart Balance Cooking Oil or Cooking Spray (4/20)
.75/1 Smart Balance Popcorn or Omega Plus Light Mayonnaise Dressing (4/20)
.50/1 Total cereals listed(4/16)
B1G1 Trident gum single pack (4/30)
$1/1 Tyson Any’tizers bag (6/7)
$1/1 Tyson Any’tizers Homestyle Chicken Fries (6/7)
$1.50/1 Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entree (4/30)
$1/1 Wonka Exceptionals Bar, 3.5 oz or Wonka Exceptionals bag, 8.5 – 9.5 oz. (4/3)
$1/1 Wonka Exceptionals bag, 8.5 – 9.5 oz. or Wonka Fun Size bag 12 oz+ (4/3)
.50/1 Yoplait Delights Multipack (4/30)

Manufacturer Coupons Redeemable at Dollar General
$1/1 Pledge Product (6/30)
$1/1 Scott Towels Package (4/3)
$1/1 Windex Product (6/30)


RedPlum 3/06/11

$1/1 Dove any bag of chocolate, 8.5oz or 9.5oz. (4/30)
.75/2 Dove singles bars of chocolate, 1.16oz -1.3oz. (4/30)
$3/1 Ester-C Product (4/20)
$4/1 Flex-a-min (4/19)
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (6/6)
$1/1 Garnier Style Product (6/6)
$2/1 Garnier Herbashine (6/6)
$1/1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer (6/6)
$2/1 Gillette Mach3 disposable 3ct, Sensor3 4ct, CustomPlus3 4ct, Venus disposable 2ct or 3ct, Simply Venus 4ct, Daisy3 4ct or 8ct, or Daisy 10ct or 12ct (4/30)
$3/1 Gillette Mach 3 disposable 6ct, Sensor 3 8ct, CustomPlus3 8ct, Venus disposable 6ct, or Daisy 18ct (4/30)
$1/1 Goodlife Recipe any food for cats (5/1)
.50/1 Health Wise Lactose Free Dairy Alternative (5/31)
.75/1 Jimmy Dean any Fully Cooked product (10/31)
.55/1 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Jumbo Sticks, 6.6 oz (5/1)
.55/2 Keebler Cookies, 6.6 oz. + (5/1)
$1/2 Kellogg’s any cereal, 10 oz. + (4/17)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts any pastries or mini crisps 6ct + (5/1)
.75/2 Kellogg’s Nutrigrain any cereal bars, 6ct + (5/1)
$2/1 L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product (5/1)
$2/1 L’Oreal Powder, Blush, Concealer or Primer (5/1)
$1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara (5/8)
$1/1 Mr. Clean any twin pack or (2) Mr. Clean Products (4/30)
$3/1 Nature’s Bounty Co Q-10 (4/19)
$2/1 Nature’s Bounty Supplement (4/19)
$6/1 Osteo Bi-Flex (4/22)
$1/1 Pedigree any Jumbone treats for dogs (4/16)
$1/1 Pedigree any Marrobone treats for dogs (4/16)
$3/1 Pedigree any new food for dogs 3.5lb + (4/17)
B1G1 Pedigree canned food for dogs, 13.2 oz. (4/17)
B2G1 Prairie Farm Original or Light Yogurt, 6 oz. (5/31)
.40/1 Prairie Farm Cottage Cheese, 24 oz. (5/31)
.35/1 Prairie Farm Sour Cream or Dip, 16 oz. (5/31)
B1G1 Pure Protein Bars (4/17)
$1/1 Pure Protein Powder or Drink Shake (4/17)
.55/1 Spin Blend Classic or Light Salad Dressing (6/30)
$1.50/3 StarKist Products: Pouches, Gourmet Choice or StarKist Selects Cans (3/20)
.75/2 3 StarKist Products: Pouches, Gourmet Choice or StarKist Selects Cans (4/17)
$1/2 Tropicana Pure Premium, 59 oz. (4/30)
$2/1 Wisk Laundry Detergent (4/17)

Target Coupons in Red Plum
$1/3 Kellogg’s Snack Items, Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars 8 ct and/or Pop-Tarts, 12 ct. (4/16)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals (4/16)

CVS Field Notes - Week of 3/06/11


Here is an update of what is going on with CVS's sales and coupons for the week.

See this week's deals and coupon match-ups HERE.
 
  • Magic Coupon Machine  - I receive today: $1 off Dove Easter Candy Bags (7.94 -8.87 oz) or Bunnies (4.5 oz), also $1 off Kellogg's Cereal  
  • Kellogg's Cereal - No Kellogg's cereal on sale this week, but hang on to the coupon if you get one.  Kellogg's Raisin Bran Crunch, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats or Special K is on sale next week for $2.50.  This CVS coupon and a manufacturer coupon will make for a good deal
  • Gas X Prevention - I found Gas X Prevention (20 ct)  for $6.29.  I was quite surprised. The regular shelf prices at the store I shop are usually quite a bit higher than the online price.
  • Dove Men+Care Deodorant - The unscented variety was $2 at the store I shop - other varieties were regular price.  There is a  $2 off Dove Men + Care Deodorant printable coupon available.  It says , "Redeem at Walmart,"  but it is a manufacturer coupon.  You might or might not be able to use this at your CVS, ask the manager on duty if you can use it. The price wasn't marked on the shelf.  I would suggest you price check any of this product you want to buy at the coupon machine before you check out.  (Thanks, Angie at Short on Cents!)
If you have any additional info about this week's deals, please leave a comment.

Walgreens Field Notes - Week of 3/06/11



A few additional comments for what is going on with Walgreens sales this week.  See this week's Deals and coupon match-ups HERE.
  • PediaCare - Prices at the store I shop were $6.49 to $10.49, but the Walgreens in my area of town have higher regular shelf prices than in other areas.  If any one find the $5.99 price point, please let us know.
  • PediaCare - If you've purchased any child/baby care products at Walgreens lately, check our coupon stash.  Some people have received $2 off PediaCare coupons at checkout.  Thanks, Megan!
  • Nabisco Crackers - The crackers on sale for $0.99 are 4 oz.  The coupon from 1/30/11 SS (that so many blogs are reporting to use) won't work because they are for 6 oz. or more.
  • Vicks - The Vick's on sale with the in-ad coupon is for 10 or 12 ct.  The Sinex coupon from 2/27/11 P&G (that so many blogs are reporting to use) won't work on this because there is no 10 or 12 ct. Sinex.
  • Entertainment Books - I know this is next week's deal, but the store I was at today doesn't have any in stock.  If you're planing on purchasing some next week, you might want to check at your store.   You might also want to talk to the manager and see if they can/will order books for next week's sale.

If you have any additional info for Walgreens this week, please leave a comment.

Target Deals - Week of 3/06/11


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 3/12/11 ::

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers - $1.50
.50 off Green Giant Frozen Vegetable printable coupon
Final price: $1 each

Tyson Frozen Grilled Chicken Breast Strips (6 oz) - $2.49
$1 off Tyson Frozen Grilled & Ready Breast Strips - Manf. coupon on Targets website
$1 - 1/02/11 SS
Final price:  $1.49 each

Silk Soymilk or Almondmilk (64 oz) - $2.79
$1 off Silk printable coupon
Final price: $1.79 each

Satin Care Shave Gel - $1.89
.55 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final price: $1.34 each

Annie Chun's Noodle Bowl (5.3 to 8.2 oz) - $2.50
$1 off Annie Chun's printable coupon (sign up for newsletter)
Final price: $1.50 each

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Lunchmeat ( 7 to 9 oz) - $2.99
$2 off 3 Target printable coupon
Final price: $2.32 each wyb 3

Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hair Color - $5.99
$2 - 2/13/11 SS
and use $1 Target Coupon - 2/27/11 SS
Final price: $2.99 each

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color - $5.99
$1 Target Coupon - 2/27/11 SS
Final price: $4.99 each
Check your coupon stash for $2 off Clairol Hair color coupons from P&G mailers.

For more Target deals, check out Totally Target.

New Printable Coupons on Red Plum

Check out the new printable coupon available on Red Plum this morning.  If you interested in these, you had better print them now.

Coupon availability doesn't  last long on Red Plum
  • $1 off Garnier Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment
  • $1 off Garnier Style Product
  • $1 off Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer
  • $2 off Garnier Herbashine
  • .50 off Goodlife Recipe Treats for Cats
  • $1.50 off Goodlife Recipe Food for Cats
  • $1 off Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Product
  • $2 off L'Oreal Cosmetic Face Product
  • $1 off Maybelline New York Mascara
  • $1 off Nature's Bounty Your Life Multi
  • $2 off Nature Smart Ester-C
  • $6 off Osteo Bio-Flex
  • B1G1 Pedigree Canned Food for Dogs
  • $3 off new Pedigree Food for Dogs
  • $1 off Pedigree Jumbone Treats for Dogs
  • B1G1 Pure Protein Bars
  • .75 off 2 StarKist Products
The StarKist coupon will be a hot one.  Don't forget FREE StatKist Tuna at Shop 'n Save.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

FREE Starkist Tuna at Shop 'n Save

UPDATE:  This Catalina is stacking.  Rhonda reports she purchased (15) in one transaction and received (3) $1.50 Catalina coupons.  (Thanks Rhonda for the update!)

If you're debating how many Sunday Post-Dispatches your going to buy, this info might help you make your decision.

FREE StarKist Tuna at Shop 'n Save with the coupons in this Sunday's Red Plum insert and the current Catalina offer.

Purchase:
(5) StarKist Low Sodium White Albacore Tuna Pouches @ $0.75  = $3.75
Use:
(1) $1.50 off 3 StarKist coupon (3/06/11 RP) - $1.50
(1) .75 off 2 StarKist coupon (3/06/11 RP) - $0.75
Pay: $1.50
Get: $1.50 Catalina coupon good on your next order
Final cost: FREE

Note: The low sodium variety if the only StarKist pouches at this price. Other varieties are priced at $1.00.

Catalina offer is good through 3/19/11

Thanks, Janet!

CVS $5 Scenario - Week of 3/06/11

You can save a ton of money at CVS rolling ECBs.  If you are following my CVS $5 Scenarios, you have a $4 ECB to start this week's shopping.

If your store is busy, you might not want to do too many back to back transactions. I like to do a couple of transaction and then step aside and let the people behind me checkout.  This keeps the other customers and cashiers happy.

Take a look more CVS deals HERE.

Transaction #1
purchase:
(1) RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Solution $7.89
use:
(1) RevitaLens coupon (3/06/11 SS) - $3.00
ECB from last week -$4.00
= $0.89 + tax out of pocket and get a $4 ECB


Transaction #2
purchase:
(1) Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 $8.79
use:
(1) Schick Hydro coupon (1/30/11 SS)  -$2.00
ECB from previous transaction -$4.00
= $2.79 + tax out of pocket and get a $5 ECB


Transaction #3
purchase:
(1) Revlon or Lip Product $6.49
use:
ECB from previous transaction -$5.00
= $1.49 + tax out of pocket and get a $4 ECB

Transaction #4
purchase:
(1) Revlon Nail Polish $3.99
use:
ECB from previous transaction -$3.99 (cashier will reduce)
= $0.00 + tax out of pocket (if you have to pay tax in your state) and get a $3 ECB

Items Purchased
(1) RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Solution
(1) Schick Hydro Razor
(1) Revlon Eye or Lip Product
(1) Revlon Nail Polish

Retail price before sales & coupons: $31.96
Total out of pocket: $5.17 + tax for an 84% savings

If you didn't start with the $4 ECB, you still will have only spent $9.17  for this scenario - a 71% savings.

CVS Deals - Week of 3/06/11


Prices for  March 6-12, 2011

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

Take a look at CVS's full ad HERE.

Check out my $5 Scenario and Field Notes for shopping ideas and updates.

:: Free this Week ::

Gas-X Prevention - $6.29 (online price)
Spend $20 get a $10 ECB
$4 - 12/12/10 SS

Deal Idea
Buy (4) Gas-X Prevention $25.16
Use (4) $4 coupon -$16.00
Pay $9.16
Get $10 ECB
Final cost: $0.84 Money-Maker

Note: Your store's price might be higher than the online price.


:: Cheap this Week ::

RevitaLens Multi-Purpose Solution - $7.89
Get a $4 ECB (limit 1 offer)
$3 - 3/06/11 SS
Final cost: .89 each after coupon and ECB

All Revlon Nail- $3.99
Get a $3 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Final cost: .99 after ECB
Money-Maker if you got a CVS $3 off Revlon Cosmetics coupon from the Coupon Machine last week.

Schick Hydro 3 or Hydro 5 Razor - $8.79
Get a $5 ECB (limit 1 offer)
$2 - 1/30/11 SS
Final cost: $1.79 after coupon and ECB

Wisk Laundry Detergent (26 to 32 load) - 2/$10
Get a $2 ECB when you buy 2 (limit 2 offers)
$2 - 3/06/11 RP (use 2)
Final cost: $2 each wyb 2 after coupons and ECB

Revlon Eye or Lip Product - $6.49
Get a $4 ECB (limit 1 offer)
Final cost: $2.49 after ECB
Money-Maker if you got a CVS $3 off Revlon Cosmetics coupon from the Coupon Machine last week.

Pepsi 12 packs - 4/$13
Get a  $3 ECB when you buy 4 (limit 1 offer)
Final cost: $2.50 each wyb 4 after ECB

Entertainment Coupon Saving Book - $10 off

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

Walgreens $5 Scenario - Week of 3/6/11


Some weeks, rolling Register Rewards work out really well.  Other weeks, not so much.  It's a not so much week.  But,  if you've put $5 into your weekly budget to spend at Walgreens, you still can come home with some great deals - Register Rewards or not.

Last week, was a wild one at Walgreens.  If your store had stock, you made out like a bandit.  If your store wasn't stocked,  you came home with nothing. I'm starting this week's scenario with no Register Rewards because last week was such a wild one at Walgreens.

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


Transaction #1
purchase:
(1) Always LeakGuard Plus or Dri-Liners Plus $2.00 $2.99 (sorry, my typo)
use:
(1)  Always coupon (2/27/11 P&G) - $0.50
= $2.49 + tax out of pocket and Get a $2 P&G Register Reward

Transaction #2
purchase:
(2) Ricola Drops (19 to 24 ct)  @$3.69 = $7.38 (estimated price)
(2) Puffs (56, 68 or 100 ct) @ $1.79 = $3.58 (estimated price)
(2) B1G1 Coffee-Mate Liquid (16 oz) = $2.49
(3) Ajax Cleansers @$0.99 = $2.97
use:
(1) Ricola coupon (1/16/11 SS) - $1.00
(1) Puffs coupon (2/27/11 P&G) -$0.50
(2) .75 Coffee-Mate printable coupons -$1.50
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Ricola -$5.40
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Puffs -$1.60
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Ajax -$1.97
Register Reward from previous transaction -$2.00
= $2.45 + tax out of pocket

Items Purchased
(1) Always pad or liners
(2) Ricola Drops
(2) Puffs Tissues
(2) Coffee-Mates
(3) Ajax Cleansers

Retail price before sales & coupons: $22.40
Total out of pocket: $4.94 + tax for a 78% savings

Walgreens Deals - Week of 3/06/11

Sale prices good  - March 6 - 12,  201

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 Thursday.  It reflect the coupons in the Post-Dispatch and things I missed the first time. Additions to the list are noted as *NEW*.

Check out my $5 Scenario and Field Notes for shopping ideas and updates.

:: Free This Week ::

Children's PediaCare - $5.99 and up
4 oz. Fever Reducer, Cold or Allergy Relief, .5 or 1 oz. Infant Drops
$3 off 2  PediaCare Products printable coupon
and use Walgreens in-ad coupon for $5 off
Final price: As low as free or better after coupons
Give the cashier the manufacturer coupon before the Walgreens coupon, and make sure you purchase something else to cover the overage.


:: Cheap This Week ::

Always - $2.99
20 or 22 pack LeakGuard Plus, 30 to 34 pack Dri-Liners Plus
Get a $2 Register Reward (P&G)
.50 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost: .49 after coupon and RR

*NEW* Ricola Drops (19 to 24 ct) - .99 with in-ad coupon
$1 off 2 - 1/16/11 SS
Final price: .49 each wyb 2

Puffs (56, 68 or 100 sheet) - .99 with in-ad coupon
.50 off 2 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final price: .74 each wyb 2 after coupons

B1G1 Coffee-Mate Liquid (16 oz)  - $2.49
.75 off Coffee-Mate Printable coupon  (use 2)
or $1 off 2 - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: .50 to .75 each wyb 2 after coupons

P&G Cleaning Products Register Reward
Get $3 in Register Rewards when you buy $10 or more of participating products (P&G)
Febreze Air Effects (9.7 oz) - $2.50
$1 - 2/27/11 P&G
Febreze Set & Refresh (.18 oz) - $2.50
$1 - 2/27/11 P&G

Deal Idea
Buy (4) Febreze Air Effects and/or Set & Refresh @2.50 = $10.00
Use (4) $1 off coupon -$4.00
Pay $6.00
Get $3.00 Register Reward
Final cost: .75 each

Softsoap Body Wash (15 to 18 oz) - 2/$7
Get  a $5 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Colgate-Palmolive)
Final cost: $1 each wyb 2 after RR

*NEW* Campbell's Select Harvest or Chunky Soup - 2/$3 with in-ad coupon
$1 off 2 Campbell's Select  Harvest Soup printable coupon
or $1 off 2 Select Harvest - 2/06/11 SS
or $1 off 2 Campbell's Chunky Soups printable coupon
Final cost: $1 each wyb 2

Select Kellogg's Cereal (7.8 to 15 oz) - $1.99
Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran and Rice Krispies pictured in ad
.70 off Kellogg's Raisin Bran printable coupon
or $1 off 3 Rice Krispies printable coupon
or $1 off 3 Frosted Flakes printable coupon
or $1 off 3 Kellogg's Cereal 10 oz. + - 2/13/11 RP
*NEW* $1 off 2 Kellogg's Cereal - 3/06/11 RP
Final price: $1.29 to $1.66 each  after coupon

Schick Disposable Razors - $5.99
12 pack Slim Twin or 4 pack Xtreme 3
Get a $3 Register Reward (Energizer)
$1 - 2/13/11 SS
Final cost: $1.99 after coupon and RR

ACT Dry Mouth Rinse (18 oz) - $3.49
$1.50 Walgreens coupon in March Coupon Book
Final price: $1.99 each

Folgers Classic Roast Coffee (11.3 oz) - 2/$6
Get a $1 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Folgers)
$1 off 2 - 2/06/11 RP
Final price: $2 each wyb 2  after coupon and RR

Stouffer's Easy Express Skillet (25 oz) - 2/$8
Get a $2 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Nestle)
$1 off Stouffer's (23 oz +) printable coupon (sign in or register)
Final cost: $2 each wyb 2 after coupon and RR

L'Oreal Hair Color
Get a $3 Register Reward when you buy $12 or more of participating product (L'Oreal)
L'Oreal Healthy Look Creme Hair Color - $6.99
L'Oreal Feria Hair Color - $7.99
$5 off 2 L'Oreal Hair Color - 2/20/11 RP
Final cost: $2.99 to $3.99 each wyb 2 after coupon and RR

Lysol Healthy Touch No-Touch Hand Soap System - $11.99
Get a $5 Register Reward (Reckitt Benckiser)
$3 off Lysol Healthy Touch printable coupon
Final cost: $3.99 after coupon and RR

Nice 'n Easy Foam Hair Color - $7.99
Get a $1 Register Reward (P&G)
$3 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost: $3.99 after coupon and RR

 *NEW* Garnier HerbaShine Hair Color - $5.99
$2 - 3/06/11 RP
Final price: $3.99 each

Jergens Natural Glow (2 to 7.5 oz) - $7.99
Get a $5 Register Reward when you buy 2 (Kao Brands)
$3 off 2 - 3/06/11 SS (regional coupon - not in Post-Dispatch)
Final cost: $3.99 each wyb 2 after coupon and RR

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers - 2/$20
Get a $3 Register Reward when you buy 2 (P&G)
$2 - 2/27/11 P&G (use 2)
and use $2 Walgreens coupon in Infant Care Coupon Book
Final cost: $4.50 each wyb 2 after coupons and RR

Energizer Dial Pack Hearing Aid Batteries (8 pack 10,13 or 312) - $6.99
$2 Walgreens coupon in March Coupon Book
Final price:  $4.99 after RR

Allerga 24 Hour Allergy Relief (30 ct) - $17.99
$4 - 3/06/11 SS
and use $3 Walgreens coupon in March Coupon Book
Final price: $10.99 each after both coupons

Prilosec OTC (28 ct) -$18.99
Get a $3 Register Reward (P&G)
$3 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost: $12.99 after coupon and RR

Gerber Good Start Formula (25.7 oz)  -$19.99 with in-ad coupon
$5 off Gerber Good Start printable coupon
Final price: $14.99 each after coupons


:: Filler Ideas ::

No Nonsense Essential Basic Knee Highs - .25
Ajax Cleansers (14 oz) - .33 with in-ad coupon
Morton Salt (26 oz) - .50 with in-ad coupon
Deerfield Farms Baking Soda (16 oz) - .50 with in- ad coupon
Madam Mandarin Oranges (11 oz) - .50 with in-ad coupon

Post-Dispatch Coupon Preview - 3/06/11

There are two coupon insert  in this Sunday's St Louis Post-Dispatch  - SmartSource and Red Plum.

NO - $10 off $50 at Shop 'n Save this week.

Here are my favorite coupons in the Post-Dispatch.

SmartSource
  • B1G1 Trident Gum
  • B1G1 Air Wick Spray
  • $3 off RevitaLens
  • $2 off Gold Bond Ultimate Body Wash
  • $1.50 off Philadelphia Cooking Creme
  • $1.50 off Crunch 'n Clean Dog Biscuits or Treats
  • $1 off Marzetti Refrigerated Salad Dressing
  • $1 off Celestial Seasoning Tea
  • $1 off A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade
  • $1 off DanActive
  • $1 off Colgate Total
  • .40 off Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
  • .40 off New York Brand Frozen Product
Red Plum
  • $2 off Wisk Laundry Detergent
  • $1 off Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler
  • $1 off Dove Chocolate Bag
NO Kraft BBQ Sauce in the Post-Dispatch.  (At least the one I picked up this morning.)

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 investment.

Sam's Club is still selling the Sunday Post-Dispatch at a reduced price, $1.50. Dollar Tree and DEAL$ no longer sell the paper.

New Walmart Coupon Policy


I need to say, I'm not a Walmart shopper. I don't live close to one, the few times I've shopped there, I didn't find fantastic deals, and I've heard about enough coupon nightmares not to make a trip to "cherry pick" only to have problems at the register .

Yesterday, Walmart published a new Coupon Policy.  Wow, I might need to about becoming a Walmart shopper.

A few of the most enticing changes.
  • Walmart accepts checkout coupons (also called "Catalinas") that are printed at our competitors' registers, have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code.
  • Coupons may exceed the price of the item.  Change may be given or applied toward the cost of the basket purchase.
  • Walmart accepts competitor's coupons that feature a specific item for a specified price.
If you're a Walmart shopper, print the new policy and take it with you.

A year ago or so,  Target changed their coupon policy - only to change it a few weeks later.  I hope this policy sticks at Walmart.

Thanks, Allison!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Saved 86% This Week

Walgreens
Last Sunday was almost as good as Black Friday at Walgreens.  Too bad, Walgreens has become a "You Snooze you Loose" shopping experience.  You shouldn't have to shop first thing Sunday morning to get the deals.

I spent some of my Register Reward earnings on coffee and lunch bags and I'm keeping the rest for future weeks.

Before sales, coupons and rolling Register Rewards: $103.13
Spent: $1.49
Saved: $101.64 for a 99% savings

CVS
CVS was almost as good as Walgreens this week for me.  I had a raincheck for the Skippy and couldn't pass up the Valentines chocolates  for 90% off.

Before sales, coupons and rolling ECBs: $88.79
Spent: $4.39
Saved: $84.40 for a a 95% savings

Target
I headed to Target last Saturday night for one more round of frozen food.  The frozen food Giftcard deal at Target has to be one of my favorite ever.

Before sales, coupons and rolling Giftcards: $9.91
Spent: $0.91
Saved: $9.00 for a 41% savings

Dierbergs
I didn't get to Dierbergs until early Thursday evening.  Yep, they had run out of some of the best deal on the 15 Hour Sale.  I have rainchecks for Sister Schubert's Rolls and Eckrich Sausage.  That's o.k.,  I'll let Dierbergs store them for me for a few weeks.

Before sales & coupons: $88.79
Spent: $21.69
Saved: $39.55 fora 66% savings

Aldi
Comparable Schnucks price: $15.06
Spent: $9.54
Saved: $5.52 for a 37% savings

Weekly Totals
Before sales and coupons: $378.13
Spent: $38.02
Saved: $240.11 for a 86% savings

Year to Date Totals
Spent: $358.57 ($40 average)
Saved: $1,052.46 ($117 average)

Splurge Funds: $282.83

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, don't have coupons for, or when I'm over budget.

Last year, I spent my extra splurge funds for a freezer. This year, I'm saving them to redo my pantry.

Calendar of FREE 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

This Weekend

Saturday, March 5th

Sunday, March 6th

Tuesday, March 8th

Wednesday, March 9th

Thursday, March 10th

Melting Pot - FREE Cheese Fondue April 11th - 14th

Who knew there was a National Cheese Fondue Day! 

The Melting Pot obviously does and in honor of the National Day they are giving away FREE Cheese Fondue April 11th though April 14th, 2011.

You'll need reservations for this deal.  Here is how to get them.
  1. Search for a Melting Pot in your area.  (Town & Country is the only St Louis location)
  2. Click on View Reservation Information to find the reservation code
  3. Call that location
  4. Make a reservation for April 11th - April 14th
Each free cheese fondue serves two individuals.  Reservations are required, limited and vary by location.

Thanks, Alecia at Saving & Stewardship!

Whole Food Deals: 3/02/11 - 3/08/11

Jennifer at Healthy Life Deals posts Whole Foods Deals each week. 

Jennifer not only finds the deal from the weekly ad, but goes to Whole Foods and finds the unadvertised deals too. Here are a few deals that caught my eye.  Take a look at Whole Foods ad HERE.


:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Stonyfield Yogurt (6 oz) - $.50
.50 off 3 Stonyfield Yogurt printable coupon
Final price: .33 each wyb 3

Organic Valley Sour Cream (8 oz) - $1.99
$1 Whole Foods printable coupon
Final price: .99 each

Pretzel Crisps - $2.48
$1 off Pretzel Crisps printable coupon (Facebook)
Final price: $1.48 each

Earthbound Farms Romaine Hearts - $2.99
$1 off Earthbound Farm printable coupon
Final price: $1.99 each

Annie Chun's Potstickers (8 oz) - $3.69
$1 off Annie Chun's printable coupon (sign up for newsletter)
and use .50 Whole Foods in-ad coupon
Final price: $2.19 each


:: Other Good Deals ::

Navel Oranges - .99 lb.

Ciabatta Bread - $2.99

Check out more Whole Foods Deals at Healthy Life Deals. Thanks, Jennifer!

Home Depot - FREE Kids How-To Workshop


Saturday - March 5th

From 9-noon, kids can build a The Home Depot #20 Race Car  at  Home Depot's FREE Kids "How-To Workshop."

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.

If you can't attend this month's workshop, the next one is April 2nd to build a Planter/Basket.

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

Save-a-Lot Deals - Good through 3/12/11


Most Save-A-Lot stores are independently owned. Corporately, they advocate for stores to accept coupons, but it is up to the individual owners on whether or not they do.

I haven't had any problems using coupons at the few stores I've shopped at in the St Louis area.  But, before you shop, it's a good idea to ask the store manager what their coupon policy is.

Take a look at Save-A-Lots current ad.  Since stores are independently owned, some stores might not run the ad.  Check online before you go.


:: Coupon Match-Ups ::

Prego Spaghetti Sauce (24 oz) - $1.50
.35 off 2 - 1/02/11 SS
Final price: $1.33 each wyb 2

Select General Mills Cereal (24 to 25.2 oz) - $2.49
Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch pictured in ad
.55 off Honey Nut Cheerios printable coupon HERE and HERE and HERE
.55 off Lucky Charms printable coupon HERE and HERE  and HERE and HERE
.55 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch printable coupon HERE and HERE and HERE
Final price: $1.94 each
This isn't a bad price for the large boxes. What goes on sale at the larger grocery stores, is usually half this size.


:: Other Good Deals ::

Pork Picnic Roast - .99 lb.
Frozen Boneless Chicken Breasts - $1.49 lb.
73% Lean Ground Beef (sold in 3 lb. pkg) - $1.99 lb.
Schooner Frozen Fish Fillets (2 lb.) - $4.99

Navel Oranges (3 lb. bag) - $1.49
Idaho Potatoes (10 lb. bag) - $2.49

Qdoba St Louis - $5 Meal Deal

Today only, March 4th, for St Louis readers. Qdoba St Louis has a special Facebook Offer.

$5 Meal Deal - Entree and Regular Fountain Drink for only $5

Print the coupon, or pull up the coupon on your phone and show it to the cashier at checkout. (I love that option)

Limit one coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer including the Rewards program.  Valid at Participating Greater St Louis area Qdobas.

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

Sunday Coupon Preview - 3/06/11


Two coupon inserts are scheduled for this coming Sunday - SmartSource and Redplum.  Take a look at coupon insert preview HERE.

I'm hoping we get these coupon in the Post-Dispatch.
  • B1G1 Air Wick Spray
  • B1G1 Trident Gum
  • $1.50 off Philadelphia Cooking Creme
  • $1 off Colgate Advanced
  • $1 off A1 Sauce or Marinade
  • $1 off Celestial Tea
  • $1 off Dove Chocolate bag 
  • .75 off Kraft BBQ Sauce
  • .40 off Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
Saturday morning, I'll post my favorite coupons in Sunday's Post-Dispatch. If you want me to check for a particular coupon, please leave a comment.

Remember, you might not get all the same coupons in your Sunday paper, inserts vary by region of the country and recently, even by area of town.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Trade Your ECBs or Register Rewards for Shop 'n Save $5 off $50 Coupons

CVS Week of 3/06/11


Walgreens Week of 3/13/11

The St Louis edition of the Entertainment book contains (6) $5 off $50 Shop 'n Save coupons

If you've grown your Walgreens' Register Rewards or CVS ECB's, this is the time to trade them in for Shop 'n Save coupons.  

Remember, on a $10 off $50 Thursday at Shop 'n Save, when you spend right at $50, you automatically get a $10 discount, and then you can use a $5 off $10 coupon from the Entertainment book.  You're total is down to $35 before you use other coupons.

In the fall, Entertainment books were selling for $35 - I would imagine this is still what they sell for.

Walgreens Sneak Peek - Week of 3/06/11

Sale prices good  - March 6 - 12, 2011

There are several P&G deals this week.  Make sure you check your coupon stash.  P&G has sent lots of coupon in the mail lately.


Take a look at  Walgreens' ad scan HERE. Thanks, I Heart Wags!

Check out my $5 Scenario and Field Notes for shopping ideas and updates.

:: Free This Week ::

Children's PediaCare - $5.99 and up
4 oz. Fever Reducer, Cold or Allergy Relief, .5 or 1 oz. Infant Drops
$3 off 2  PediaCare Products printable coupon
and use Walgreens in-ad coupon for $5 off
Final price: As low as free or better after coupons
Give the cashier the manufacturer coupon before the Walgreens coupon, and make sure you purchase something else to cover the overage.


:: Cheap This Week ::

Always - $2.99
20 or 22 pack LeakGuard Plus, 30 to 34 pack Dri-Liners Plus
Get a $2 Register Reward
.50 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost: .49 after coupon and RR

Puffs (56, 68 or 100 sheet) - .99 with in-ad coupon
.50 off 2 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final price: .74 each wyb 2 after coupons

B1G1 Coffee-Mate Liquid (16 oz)  - $2.49
.75 off Coffee-Mate Printable coupon  (use 2)
or $1 off 2 - 1/30/11 RP
Final price: .50 to .75 each wyb 2 after coupons

P&G Cleaning Products Register Reward
Get $3 in Register Rewards when you buy $10 or more of participating products
Febreze Air Effects (9.7 oz) - $2.50
$1 - 2/27/11 P&G
Febreze Set & Refresh (.18 oz) - $2.50
$1 - 2/27/11 P&G

Deal Idea
Buy (4) Febreze Air Effects and/or Set & Refresh @2.50 = $10.00
Use (4) $1 off coupon -$4.00
Pay $6.00
Get $3.00 Register Reward
Final cost: .75 each

Softsoap Body Wash (15 to 18 oz) - 2/$7
Get  a $5 Register Reward when you buy 2
Final cost: $1 each wyb 2 after RR

Select Kellogg's Cereal (7.8 to 15 oz) - $1.99
Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran and Rice Krispies pictured in ad
.70 off Kellogg's Raisin Bran printable coupon
or $1 off 3 Rice Krispies printable coupon
or $1 off 3 Frosted Flakes printable coupon
or $1 off 3 Kellogg's Cereal 10 oz. + - 2/13/11 RP and 3/6/11 RP
Final price: $1.29 to $1.66 each  after coupon

Schick Disposable Razors - $5.99
12 pack Slim Twin or 4 pack Xtreme 3
Get a $3 Register Reward
$1 - 2/13/11 SS
Final cost: $1.99 after coupon and RR

ACT Dry Mouth Rinse (18 oz) - $3.49
$1.50 Walgreens coupon in March Coupon Book
Final price: $1.99 each

Folgers Classic Roast Coffee (11.3 oz) - 2/$6
Get a $1 Register Reward when you buy 2
$1 off 2 - 2/06/11 RP
Final price: $2 each wyb 2  after coupon and RR

Stouffer's Easy Express Skillet (25 oz) - 2/$8
Get a $2 Register Reward when you buy 2
$1 off Stouffer's (23 oz +) printable coupon (sign in or register)
Final cost: $2 each wyb 2 after coupon and RR

L'Oreal Hair Color
Get a $3 Register Reward when you buy $12 or more of participating product
L'Oreal Healthy Look Creme Hair Color - $6.99
L'Oreal Feria Hair Color - $7.99
$5 off 2 L'Oreal Hair Color - 2/20/11 RP
Final cost: $2.99 to $3.99 each wyb 2 after coupon and RR

Lysol Healthy Touch No-Touch Hand Soap System - $11.99
Get a $5 Register Reward
$3 off Lysol Healthy Touch printable coupon
Final cost: $3.99 after coupon and RR

Nice 'n Easy Foam Hair Color - $7.99
Get a $1 Register Reward
$3 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost: $3.99 after coupon and RR

Jergens Natural Glow (2 to 7.5 oz) - $7.99
Get a $5 Register Reward when you buy 2
$3 off 2 - 3/06/11 SS
Final cost: $3.99 each wyb 2 after coupon and RR

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers - 2/$20
Get a $3 Register Reward when you buy 2
$2 - 2/27/11 P&G (use 2)
and use $2 Walgreens coupon in Infant Care Coupon Book
Final cost: $4.50 each wyb 2 after coupons and RR

Energizer Dial Pack Hearing Aid Batteries (8 pack 10,13 or 312) - $6.99
$2 Walgreens coupon in March Coupon Book
Final price:  $4.99 after RR

Allerga 24 Hour Allergy Relief (30 ct) - $17.99
$4 - 3/06/11 SS
and use $3 Walgreens coupon in March Coupon Book
Final price: $10.99 each after both coupons

Prilosec OTC (28 ct) -$18.99
Get a $3 Register Reward
$3 - 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost: $12.99 after coupon and RR

Gerber Good Start Formula (25.7 oz)  -$19.99 with in-ad coupon
$5 off Gerber Good Start printable coupon
Final price: $14.99 each after coupons


:: Filler Ideas ::

No Nonsense Essential Basic Knee Highs - .25
Morton Salt (26 oz) - .50 with in-ad coupon
Deerfield Farms Baking Soda (16 oz) - .50 with in- ad coupon
Madam Mandarin Oranges (11 oz) - .50 with in-ad coupon