$17 in Savings from ConAgra

Request a ConAgra coupon book which contains $17 worth of coupons. Copy this link http://startsampling.com/sm/101044/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101044&source= into your browser, fill out the form and your coupons will be on their way!

Thanks hip2save!

Awesome Von's Cereal Sale!

Found an awesome deal at Vons last night Buy 15 boxes of select Kelloggs cereals (Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Frosted Mini Wheats, Raisin Bran, Corn Pops, and a few more) pay .99 cents for each box. Combine with a second offer which is get 2 FREE bottles of Safeway brand Apple Juice when you purchase 3 boxes of Kelloggs cereal (select varieties which are basically the same as listed above.) So, you can get 15 boxes of cereal and 10 bottles of apple juice for $14.85 BEFRORE coupons. There are coupons on the Kelloggs website and coupons.com plus some in a recent Red Plum (sorry I don't know which one because I don't get the RP). There are tags by all the cereals and apple juice so you shouldn't have any problems. I did hear that this is a regional sale at Von's only may not be available at other Safeway affiliate stores.

More Cheeios!

More Cheerios! Click here for 4 $1 off coupons that will be e-mailed monthly, also you may get a coupon for a free box of Cheerios.

Thanks Common Sense with Money!

Honey Nut Cheerios coupons

My kids LOVE Honey Nut Cheerios and we're on our last box. So, thank heavens for two new Honey Nut Cheerios coupons here.

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!

Walgreens Coupons

Click here for extra Walgreens coupons. Great for fillers if you need to use up some RR this week.

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!

Free HotBook every month

Sorry for the lack of posts. I've been reading up but really haven't seen anything really exciting to post about. This however looks like an interesting offer from HotPrints. You can get a free HotBook every month which includes free shipping. Click here. Let me know if you get in on the offer. I'll give it a try after things get back to normal and I'll let you know what I think.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Vons 12/19

So, here's my Von's trip:
7-Up $1.49
Nestle Choc. Chips (2) $1.89 ea.
Dole Pineapple (4) $1.00 ea.
Progresso Beef Broth $2.50
Ritz Crackers (2) $2.50 ea.
Wheat Thins (2) $2.00 ea.
Brownie Mix (5) $1.25 ea.
Star Olive Oil $6.99
Nakano Vinegar $2.75
All Laundry Detergent $3.99
Pillsbury Cookie Dough (6) $2.00ea.
Jello Mousse $2.50
Herbal Essence Shampoo $3.49
NY Strip Steak $3.83
Cocktail Sauce $1.99

used
$5/$50 Entertainment Book Coupon
Vons All supercoupon $1.00
Water Front Bistro $1.00
Vons Ranchers Reserve $2.00
Vons 7-Up free coupon
$5 off Nabisco instant savings
Pillsbury Cookie Dough (3) $1.50/2 Blinkie in store
Dole Printable (4) $ .50/1
Chocolate Chips $1.00/1 (2) Printable
Progresso $ .50/1 Printable
Wheat Thins (2) $1/2 Booklet or Printable
Ritz (2) $1/2 Booklet or Printable
All $2/1 Insert
Star $4 off mailer
Jello Free mailer
Nakano Free mailer
Herbal Essence Free mailer
Cookie dough $4 e-coupons
Broth $2.50 e-coupons

OOP 20.94 Saved $100.43 (83%)

If you want to know where I got any of the printable, I've posted about all of them, but I would be a happy to let you know where I got them. All of the free coupons I just requested online from various promotions SO EASY! The Jello coupon I got from Kraft First Taste super easy to join and they send coupons for new products and just ask that you fill out a short survey after you try the product. I have my 10 crackers now so I'll send in for the $10 rebate. I didn't buy all 10 in one transaction because sometimes Vons (Safeway) is a little picky about how many like coupons you can use, but my cashiers have been awesome lately so, I would definitely give it a try with all 10!

Rayovac Battery Coupon

Become a fan of Rayovac on Facebook and get a $3 off Rayovac coupon. We go through batteries like crazy so this should make for some cheapies!

Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!

Bath and Body free lip item

I got a coupon in my e-mail from Bath and Body Works for a free lip item with any purchase. Expires 12/20.

Free Photobook from Snapfish

Another free photo book. Become a fan of Snapfish on Facebook, click on the coupon tab and start making your photobook.

Thanks Moms need to know !

Vons 12/17

Here's my Vons trip last night.
4 Froot Loops $1.50ea when you buy 4
4 Holiday Brownies 1.25 ea
4 Wheat thins $1.50ea
1 Ritz Crackers $2.00
1 chex mix $2.00
1 Powdered Sugar $1.75
1 Red Wine Vinegar $4.19

used
(4) $1 Froot Loops Blinkies (I got these about a month ago)
(2) $1/2 Cracker coupons
Free Powdered sugar Vons coupon
$4 Star Coupon from mailer
$5 auto deduct for crackers
$1.50 e-coupons deducted for Chex

Paid $10.50 Saved 43.56(who would really pay that much?)
I'm going to buy more crackers tomorrow, I could saved more buying all 10 in one transction. Then I'll send in the receipt for the $10 Rebate
There were Nabisco coupon booklets with the Rebate form at my Vons by the cracker display. You have until the end of January to do this Rebate.

Vons has coupons in their ad for free item each day with a minimum $20 purchase. My Vons has never questioned me about the $20 purchase (I always have $20 before coupons), but I did read something interesting on their website that says when you use super coupons, your $20 is BEFORE club card AND coupon savings. So, that is super simple to reach, my total was $54 before I scanned my card. You may want to print this and keep it with you (same thing on Safeway website) just in case!

Walgreens another GREAT deal

Another 15% off coupon for Walgreens today only! Here's the good news, I had read about the John Frieda deal but I read the coupon wrong, BUT it's not too late to get a great deal. No more Holiday RR, but you can use your Holiday RR along witht this 15% off coupon. Here's the deal, buy 2 John Frieda products at $6.99 ea. (15%) off will make it $11.90 total, use the $5/2 coupon here (it will beep, but it just asks for the cashier to input amount, I had no problem using it) and use the $3 coupon from the $200 in savings coupon flyer.

13.98-15% =11.90-5.00-$6 =$ .90 OOP for 2 shampoos or conditioners! This is a super deal, so run over to your Walgreens and grab 2 OR 4!

Holiday RR

Just a quick reminder. The holiday register rewards that you earned this week expire on Sunday. This is a super short expiration period so make sure you use them this week!!!

Don't forget your free Hot Chocolate at Target

Don't forget your free hot chocolate at Target. It's on sale for $ .97 pair that with the $1 off Target IP. Another Target remineder can you believe it?? I love my new Target; I've been there twice in two days and I'll be going back as soon as I print more coupons off my other computer!

Walgreens 12/17 trip

Here's my trip today.
4 Nexxus Therappe shampoo $5.49 ea
2 Lindsay Olives 2/$4
3 Hunts Sauce $ .99ea
1 Pink Salmon $2
2 Skittles (they were gone before we got home!)
uses
$4 Nexxus coupon (Wags $200 in savings) takes off $4 for each one
$1 Lindsay Olives IP
$1/3 Hunts Sauce IP
$.59 Salmon in ad q
$1.72 Olives in ad q
$ .69 skittles in ad q
$1.67 Hunts in ad q
$5 RR
$1.64 OOP
Got $5 Holiday RR

This was an interesting trip because you had to spend $25 AFTER the 15% but before q's. I also learned something else interesting for future use. The Wags q's deducted at 15% for example the Olives were 2/$4 regular price so when they rang up, the 15% came off and then the Wags q took off at 15% discount too so in other words it wasn't a double dip on the wags q's. All the manu q's came off at full value, but what was really interesting and GREAT was the Nexxus Wags q actually rings up as a manu q so it comes off at full value--YaHOO!

Let me know how you did!!

Walgreens HOT deal alert

The friends and family 15% discount coupon is available for fans of Walgreens on facebook. If you don't have a facebook account, set one up it's super easy then go to the Walgreens page and click the "become a fan" icon, then today go to the "fan offers" tab click and you will get a 15% off coupon.

Pair this 15% with two great deals. The first is Nexxus buy one for $5.49 (cheapest in my store, you may find cheaper in yours) 15% off will deduct $ .82 THEN use the coupon found in by the regular ads (it looks like a photo copy) that says "$200 in savings" $4 off Nexxus products and get some shampoo for $ .67. Also there is a coupon on Smartsource for $5 off 2 John Frieda products. In my store the cheapest is $5.99, but you can pair this with the 15% discount AND another $2 in the same "$200 savings" flyer for two shampoos for about $1.18. The $4 and $2 coupons from the "$200 in savings" flyer will take off for each one you buy so buy several and also get your $5 RR for spending $25 (today only!) Hope this makes sense, I'm in a hurry. So, let me know if you have any questions!

Target 12/16/09

Quick Target trip. Not that exciting but wanted to remind you of a couple of good deals this week. Also, went to the new Target, not as close to my house, but worth it. Great cashier didn't even look at my coupons just scanned them, no 1 coupon craziness like the other Target. Hopefully this is a reflection of how the store runs!

(2) Motts Apple Juice $1.99ea
(8) Del Monte Vegetables $ .50ea
(2) $1/1 Motts Apple Juice Target Printable
(2) $1/4 Del Monte Vegetables Printable
OOP $3.98

Cream Soup Mix

Okay, it's recipe time again. I use a TONS of cream of chicken soup in fact I started to panic on Saturday because I actually used my LAST can! I always have plenty but the last couple of months I have let my usual stockpile run down so I'm in for some serious shopping as the sales come along. ANYWAY, my sis has a great recipe for food storage and to save money to sub for cream soup---BRILLIANT! So, here it is

2 cups non-fat dry milk powder

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup instant chicken or beef bouillon (I have used the granules and the powder)

2 Tbsp dried onion

1/2 tsp dried crushed thyme (optional)

1/2 tsp dried crushed basil (optional)

1/4 tsp pepper

In mixing bowl blend all ingredients. Store in an airtight contained. Yield equivalent to 9 cans of condensed soup.

To use as a substitute for one can of soup:

Mix 1/3 cup dry mix

1 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir over med heat until thickened. For a richer taste add 1 Tbsp butter. ( I do all the butter)

Del Monte Coupon

Print this $1 off 4 coupon for Del Monte fruits, vegetables, tomatoes or fruit cups. Pair this with the Target sale of $ .50 a can and you can get 4 cans for a $1! Not bad!

Special K B1G1 coupon

Get your coupon for a free box of Special K Granola when you buy a box of Special K Cereal.

Office Max Printer Deal

Here's the deal! Buy this Epson Stylus NX415 Inkjet All in one Printer for $49.99 Instant Saving. If your a Max Perks member (remember I told you about that on the last Office Max deal I posted, super easy to sign-up just click here) you will get a $20 Visa Giftcard. Free Shipping on orders over $50 so just throw in a cheapie item and your set.

I'm in need of a new printer so I'm thinking seriously about this deal.

Thanks Moms Need to Know!

More Lubriderm at Walgreens

Great deal on lubriderm if you missed the last sale at Walgreens and you get the Red Plum insert!
Lubriderm $3.79-$3.99-20% off this week
$2 off Red Plum 10/11/09
$1 off Diabetes and You (they can be found in the pharmacy usually in a magazine rack)
Fianl Price around $ .03

Old Navy

Boy I really missed the boat on this one!! I actually went shopping at Old Navy today but missed these coupons. I checked the Old Navy Weekly sight before I went but didn't check the Old Navy ad--silly me. Okay, so Old Navy's got some pretty decent deals this week (luckily some nice lady didn't use her $10 of $50 coupon she had and she gave it to me--how did she know that I was the dingy couponer???). Here's a link for a $10 off $50 coupon, but if you click on the ad, there's also a 30% of one item coupon which is also in the Sunday ad. One lady said she printed 3 of them off the internet and they let her use them all she just had to do 3 separate transactions. So, get your self down to Old Navy if you still need some clothes for Christmas. Some of my favorite deals were Men's button down shirts for $15, Men's hoodies for $12 (maybe $10), Men's dress pants for $20 and Men's corduroy pants for $15 and PJ's for $7. Good deals on kids shirts etc. I really didn't look at the Women's cloths or the baby clothes because my girls were at the end of their rope. Happy Shopping!!!

Thanks My Frugal Adventures!

Check out this Website

Totally off the topic of "deals." I found this great website with some super cute ideas especially for Christmas neighbor gifts. Check out How does she?

This is my favorite neighbor gift. Guess what my friends are getting for Christmas!!

Walgreens 12/13-12/20

I'm not seeing too much to get excited about at Walgreens this week. Here are my favorites

Lindsay Olives $ .99 w/ in ad coupon
$1.00 of 2 IP here

Hunts Tomato Sauce 3/$1.00 w/ in ad coupon
$1.00/3 IP here

Select General Mills Cereal $1.99
$1/2 IP here
$1/1 IP here (IE)
$1/1 IP here (FF)

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution $7.99
$7.99 RR
$1/1 10/25 RP

Gillette fusion or Venus Razor $8.99
$4.00 RR
$4/1 P & G 11/29


If you got any of the Holiday RR last week, make sure to check the expiration. Some of them expire just a week after you got it, not the normal two weeks. Also, with the Holiday RR, you can only use one per transaction, if you have more than 1.

There will be another ad on Wednesday. If you want a sneaky peaky click here . Don't see anything too exciting for that ad either. If I find any hidden deals, I'll let you know

1-800 flowers savings pass

Sign-up here for a $20 savings pass from 1-800 flowers. It says $10 savings pass, but after I signed-up it said I would receive $20!

High Value Cereal Coupon

You've probably already snagged this coupon because it's on every blog, but I didn't want you to miss it. This is a super $1 off GM cereals coupon. Utah Deal Diva said she got this coupon from two sources the first was as a member of Pssst and GM program that you can join and they e-mail you coupons etc. I am a member and would highly recommend joining, however I did not receive this coupon in my e-mail. She also said that she got the coupon to share with her readers from another program called myblogspark. This is the first time I heard of this one so I'm going to check it out and let you know what I think. But hurry, print the coupon before it's gone!!!

Walgreens 12/9

So, here is my Walgreen's run.
1 Stayfree $1.99
1ReNu contact Solution $9.99
1 Scunci $2
2 Triaminic 2/$10
1 Stimudent $2
Total $25.98
used
$1 Stayfree Printable
$2 Renu Contact Solution Printable
$3 Triaminic (2) $6 12/6/09 SS
$2 Triaminic IVC Healthy Savings Booklet
$6 RR
$4 RR
Got
$2 RR Stayfree
$2 RR Scunci
$10 RR ReNu
$5 RR Triaminic
$2 RR Stimudent
$5 RR Walgreens Coupon for spending $25.00

A couple of notes. On the Scunci if they're not marked, you may want to price check because they're not all on sale, if they ring up $2 then they're the right ones. Make sure to grab the 8oz. double pack of ReNu because it also comes in other sizes that do not give RR. There are two different types of packaging on the stimudent, you must get the one that says Johnson and Johnson on the front. The spend $25 is before all coupons--yay!!

I do plan to go back and get the Neutrogena for men product and more free Triaminic. I'm not sure if I'm going to do the $25 again. You cannot use the $5 from the $25.00 and get another one.

Walgreens mid-week ad

There's a second Walgreens ad for this week starting tomorrow. Click here to see the match-ups. There will also be a spend $25 get a $5 RR. Get ready, get set, get to Walgreens tomorrow!

Thanks Mommy Snacks !

Free bag of Stacy's Pita Chips on Facebook

Become a fan of Stacy's Pita chips on Facebook and they will send you a coupon for a free bag of chips. There are a limited number so sign-up now. Click here.

I actually set-up a facebook account that I use just for couponing just like my couponing/freebie e-mail account. It's easy and it doesn't bog down your regular facebook account.

Muffins, Muffins and more Muffins!

I've got a couple of yummy recipes for you! I had to do a quick treat to take out to neighbors and thought muffins would be super quick and easy AND I wouldn't have to wait for butter to reach room temp. So, I found this super easy pumpkin muffin recipe at Money Saving Mom. I love this blog, she has great ideas especially for freezer meals--now I just need a freezer! Anyway, the muffins were great and really easy.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 (16 oz.) can pureed pumpkin
1 1/2 cups oil
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 package chocolate chips

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and oil until smooth. Add in dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 16-20 minutes at 400 degrees. Makes 24-30 muffins.

Then I had some bananas that were going bad and I didn't feel like making a loaf of banana bread so I looked for another quick muffin recipe and found one here at Tammy's Recipes. They were delicious. When I saw that it called for mayo I kind of panicked but gave it try anyway and they were great. The only thing I would change next time is that I would add the choc. chips to the batter rather than put them on top.

Banana Chocolate chip Muffins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
3 ripe bananas (the riper the better!!)
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In large bowl, combine dry flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

2. In medium sized bowl, beat egg. Add banana and mash thoroughly, using a potato masher. Stir in Miracle Whip. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.

3. Fill paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full (12); sprinkle tops with chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until muffin tests done with toothpick. Allow muffins to cool 5 minutes in the pan, and then remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Store loosely covered to help prevent stickyness! :)

Stay tuned for more recipes. My sis sent me some goodies that I need to post!

Nabisco Cracker Rebate

In case you missed the last Nabisco cracker rebate like I did. Here's another one. You can get $10.00 back for purchases made between 12/1/09 and 1/31/10.

Thanks Save at Home Mommy!

Reynolds $1/1 Parchment Coupon

$1/1 Reynolds parchment paper. I love using parchment paper for baking, and this is a good high value coupon. Would be great with a sale which we may see now that it's baking season. Click here

Method Cleaning Product $2 coupon

$2/1 Method cleaning product. I know they sell this line at Target, I've used the bathroom cleaner before and it was pretty good. I think they run around $2.99, but you may be able to find a sale or clearance. Click here and then click the red Christmas package.

Thanks Hip 2 Save!

Walgreens mid-week deals

I haven't even made it to Walgreens this week, it's been crazy. I hope to make it there tomorrow because there are a couple of great deals. Through Christmas Walgreens will put out a second ad each week which runs Wed-Sat., but the regular weekly ad continues to be valid through the week too.

Buy 2 Quaker Oatmeal Pancake mixes 2/$5
use (2) $1.00/1 coupons here
Pay $3.00 OOP
get $2 RR

Buy Dentek Floss $1.99
Use $1/1 SS 10/11/09
get $1.99 RR

Buy 1 Goody Hair Accessory$2
get $2 RR


For all the weekly deals click here