Coupon Preview for May 31st...and more

My body made it home from Florida, but I'm pretty sure my brain is at a rest stop somewhere on I-10. It was a hectic week (not what a vacation should probably be...), but we had a great time!

There will be two inserts in Sunday's paper: 1 SmartSource and 1 Red Plum.

I don't see a lot to be excited about. I hope my region gets the .55 off Land O Frost Premium Deli Lunch Meat and I always put to good use the .50 off Betty Crocker Warm Delights.

Be sure to print any coupons from Coupons.com that you might care about. It's the last day of the month=last day for printing from this cycle.

I've posted up the few deals I found at Brookshire's and Kroger. Those deals end on Tuesday.

I'll have CVS and Walgreens up soon (It's just a "so-so" week, by the way).

Kroger (May 27th-June 2nd)

My Kroger stores are part of the Delta region. Advertisements run from Wednesday thru Tuesday.


You do need a "Kroger Card" for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.


My Kroger stores DOUBLE manufacturer's coupons up to and including 60 cents everyday. Up to 8 like coupons will double per transaction, all others will be redeemed at face value.


***NEW INFO! According to policy, Kroger accepts internet coupons with the following stipulations:

• Only ONE coupon for each "Like" item per transaction.
• Coupons up to and including .60 will double.
• Coupons above .60 will be redeemed at face value.
• Coupon value cannot exceed the item's price.
• No "FREE" coupons accepted.

Kroger has a "Scan Rite" guarantee. If the item does not ring up correctly, you get it free. See customer service desk for details.


Kroger gives you .03 credit per reusable bag.


Here are the deals:


Country Time Lemonade Drink Mix
$1
$1.50 off 2 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .25 each
***It is being reported that a coupon for $1 off your next order will print when you buy 2 of these. That means you get paid .25 each!***


Kool-Aid Canister Drink Mix
$1
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .50


Dial Pump Soap
$1
.55 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE


Green Giant Vegetables 7-10 oz.
$1
.60 off 2 printable HERE
Final Price: .40 each when you buy 2


Cool Whip 8 oz.
$1
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .50

Brookshire's (May 27th-June 2nd)

As part of The Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble, I report on the Brookshire’s weekly advertisement.

You do need a Brookshire’s “Thank You” card for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.

Brookshire’s locations in Central Mississippi are currently TRIPLING manufacturer’s coupons up to and including 60 cents. Only one of each kind of coupon will TRIPLE, all others will be redeemed at face value. According to policy, coupons that say "Do Not Double or Triple" will be redeemed at face value only. Internet coupons up to $1.99 will be accepted.

Brookshire's also has a "Priced Right Guarantee", meaning if your item doesn't ring up correctly, you get it FREE (Excludes Dairy, Tobacco, & Alcohol). Don't address this at the cash register. Go to Customer Service after your transaction.

Brookshire's gives you .05 credit per reusable bag.

Here are the deals:

Pilgrim's Pride Whole Chicken
.69 per pound
.55 Printable coupon HERE
Final price: varies by weight

Kellogg's Cereal
Selected Varieties
$2
$1 Printable coupons from earlier this month
Final Price: $1

Kool-Aid Drink Mix Packets
.10
.50 off 10 Printable coupon HERE (Unsure if coupon states "Do not Double or Triple")
Final Price: FREE or .05 each when you buy 10

Land O' Frost Deli Shaved Meats, 10 oz. package
$1

Walgreens (May 24th-30th)

If you're new to shopping at Walgreens, read THIS.

Freebies:

Colgate Total Toothpaste
$2.49
Earns $1.50 Register Rewards
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 5/10 SmartSource
$1 Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price: Free after Coupon & Register Rewards

Posture-D Calcium
$8.99
Earns $8.99 Register Rewards
Final Price: Free after Register Rewards

Cheapies:

Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice
$2.99
Earns $1 Register Reward
$1 Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price: .99 after Coupon & Register Rewards

CVS (May 24th-30th)

If you're new to shopping at CVS, read THIS.

There are LOTS of great deals this week, but most are only good Sunday & Monday, so pay attention to the ad!

Freebies:

Sunday & Monday ONLY!
Clearasil Stayclear Daily Face Wash
$3.99
Earns $3.99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 4/19 SmartSource
Final Price: Free plus overage after Coupon & Extra Bucks

Sunday & Monday ONLY!
Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport Tampons
$3.99
Earns $3 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
$1 Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price: Free after Coupon & Extra Bucks

Sunday & Monday ONLY!
Band-Aids
$2.99
Earns $2 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 2/8 SmartSource or 4/26 Red Plum
Final Price: Free after Coupon & Extra Bucks

Colgate Total Toothpaste
$2.99
Earns $2 Extra Bucks (LIMT 1)
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 5/10 SmartSource
$1 Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price: Free Coupon & Extra Bucks

Speed Stick Pro Deodorant
$3.99
Earns $3.99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 2)
Final Price: Free after Extra Bucks

Cheapies:

Sunday & Monday ONLY!
Revlon Nail Color
$3.99
Earns $3 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
Final price: .99 after Extra Bucks

Maybe's:

Sunday & Monday ONLY!
Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste
.88
.75 Manufacturer's Coupon from 2/22 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .13

I had this listed incorrectly before! My apologies!
Sunday & Monday ONLY!
Planters Mixed Nuts or Cashew Halves
$5.49 Buy One Get One FREE
$1 Printable Coupon HERE (Use 2)
Final Price: $1.75 each

Coupon Preview for May 24th

What could a woman with four weeks of unclipped coupons and a vacation on the horizon want? NO INSERTS THIS SUNDAY! I am so relieved! Thank you Memorial Day! See, the list of things our soldiers do for us keeps growing and growing... :D

This is a great time to clean up your coupons and double check all those expiring at the end of the month. Happy organizing!

Kroger (May 20th-26th)

My Kroger stores are part of the Delta region. Advertisements run from Wednesday thru Tuesday.

You do need a "Kroger Card" for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.


My Kroger stores DOUBLE manufacturer's coupons up to and including 60 cents everyday. Up to 8 like coupons will double per transaction, all others will be redeemed at face value.


***NEW INFO! According to policy, Kroger accepts internet coupons with the following stipulations:

• Only ONE coupon for each "Like" item per transaction.


• Coupons up to and including .60 will double to $1.20 or the item's value.


• Coupon above .60 will be redeemed at face value.


• No "FREE" coupons accepted.

Kroger has a "Scan Rite" guarantee. If the item does not ring up correctly, you get it free. See customer service desk for details.


Kroger gives you .03 credit per reusable bag.


Here are the deals:


Kool-Aid Canister Drink Mix
$1
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .50


Dial Pump Soap
$1
.55 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE


Green Giant Vegetables
7-10 oz.
$1
.60 off 2 printable HERE
$1 off 2 from the 4/5 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .40-.50 each when you buy 2


Cool Whip
8 oz.
$1
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .50


Huggies Deal:
Buy $15 worth of Huggies products, get $3 off your order instantly!


$8.99 for Diapers
Load $2 off Pull-ups & $1.50 off Diapers at Shortcuts
$2.50 for Wipes

If you have the Home Mailer coupons, this could be a really great deal!

Brookshire's (May 20th-26th)

As part of The Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble, I report on the Brookshire’s weekly advertisement.

You do need a Brookshire’s “Thank You” card for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.

Brookshire’s locations in Central Mississippi are currently TRIPLING manufacturer’s coupons up to and including 60 cents. Only one of each kind of coupon will TRIPLE, all others will be redeemed at face value. According to policy, coupons that say "Do Not Double or Triple" will be redeemed at face value only. Internet coupons up to $1.99 will be accepted.

Brookshire's also has a "Priced Right Guarantee", meaning if your item doesn't ring up correctly, you get it FREE (Excludes Dairy, Tobacco, & Alcohol). Don't address this at the cash register. Go to Customer Service after your transaction.

Brookshire's gives you .05 credit per reusable bag.

Here are the deals:

Lipton Tea Bags
Family Size 24 Count Box
$1.79
.60 Manufacturer's Coupon from 3/15 & 5/17 Red Plum inserts
Final Price: FREE

Off! Insect Repellent
Selected Varieties 4 oz. Or 6 oz. Can Or Bottle
$3
.55 Manufacturer's Coupon from 5/17 SmartSource insert
Final price: $1.35

Kraft Cheese
Chunk, Shredded, Cracker Cuts, Crumbles, Cubes Or Deli Sticks, 6 oz To 8 oz Package
$1.69
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: $1.19 each When you buy 2

Kraft Deluxe & Velveeta Dinners
9.4 oz. to 14 oz. Box
$1.50
$1 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .50

Tombstone Pizza
Selected Varieties 18.1 oz To 27.7 oz Package
Buy One Get One FREE
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: Unsure

Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts
Original, Lightly Salted, Or Unsalted 16 oz. Jar
$2.29
$1 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: $1.29

Ball Park Meat Franks
16 oz. package
.99
$1/2 Manufacturer's coupon from 5/17 SmartSource insert (?-I don't think we got this coupon, but .99 is still a good price!)
Final Price: .49

My Eyes are on Florida

So sorry I haven't been posting much lately! We are departing this weekend for our vacation, and I've been planning, cleaning, packing, shopping--a being the busy bee I am!

I will do my best to get all the coupon matchups/sale info posted, but please forgive me if my Mouse Ears (and Shamu and the sand) get in the way! :D

Coupon Preview for May 17th

There will be 4 coupon inserts this week: 2 SmartSource, 1 Red Plum, and 1 Procter & Gamble.

The P&G one looks kinda small, but .50 off Pringles Mini's triples at Brookshire's making them .49 for a 5-pack (And they are super yummy!).

Most of the other coupons that I'd like to get may not be in our region:

There's one for a FREE Wheat Thins when you buy Ritz crackers (13.6-16 oz.). Use coupons on the Ritz, too, for a great deal! (WOOHOO! I got this one!)

$1 off 2 Hershey's Syrup (Zip)

.35 off Dial Soap (Zilch)

$1 off Mission Plus Tortillas (Nada)

Buy One Get One FREE Mars Candy Bars (up to .85) (Didn't happen)

You can see the full preview at The Coupon Clippers.

Walgreens (May 17th-23rd)

If you're new to shopping at Walgreens, read THIS first.

Freebies:

Colgate Visible White Toothpaste, 4 oz.
$4.49
Earns $4.49 Register Rewards
$1 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: Profit of $1 after coupon & Register Rewards

Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 count
$2.49
Earns $2.49 Register Rewards
Look for $1 coupons near this product
Final Price: FREE or Profit of $1 after coupon & Register Rewards

Cheapies:

Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave
$1.99
Earns $1 Register Reward
.75 Manufacturer's coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .24

Right Guard or Dry Idea Clinical Strength Deodorant
$5.99
Earns $5 Register Rewards
Final Price: .99 after Register Rewards

Bic Bonus Pack Utility Lighter
$2.99
Earns $1 Register Reward
$1 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .99 after coupon & Register Reward

Maybe's:

Purchase $10 worth of selected products and Earn $4 Register Rewards
Band-Aids 2/$5
Neosporin $5
$1 Neosporin Printable coupons HERE and HERE
$1 Neosporin Manufacturer's coupon from 2/8 & 3/15 SmartSource inserts &4/26 Red Plum insert
$1 Band-Aids Manufacturer's coupon from 2/8 & 3/15 SmartSource inserts & 4/26 Red Plum insert
Final Price: Varies

Scenario:
Buy 4 Qualifying Band-Aids @ $2.50 each=$10
Use 4 $1 coupons
Pay $6 Out-of-Pocket
Earn $4 Register Rewards
Final Price: $2

Ball Park Hot Dogs
$3.29 Buy One Get One FREE
$1 on 2 Manufacturer's coupon from 4/26 Red Plum insert
Final Price: $1.15 each when you buy 2

CVS (May 17th-23rd)

If you're new to shopping at CVS, read THIS first.

Freebies:

Dry Idea Deodorant
$2.50
Earns $2 Extra Bucks when you buy 2 (LIMIT 3)
$2 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: Profit of $1 when you buy 2 and use 2 coupons

Cheapies:

Dial, Tone, or Coast Bar Soap 2-3 pack
$1.99
Earns $1 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
.35 Manufacturer's coupon for Dial from 3/8 SmartSource insert (Our region did not receive)
Final Price: .99 without coupon, .64 with coupon after Extra Bucks

Maybe's:

Colgate Sensitive Whitening, Sensitive Enamel Protect, or Colgate Visible White Toothpaste
$3.99
Earns $2 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
$1 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .99 after coupons & Extra Bucks
***This is a Moneymaker at Walgreens next week.***

Kroger (May 13th-19th)

My Kroger stores are part of the Delta region. Advertisements run from Wednesday thru Tuesday.

You do need a "Kroger Card" for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.

My Kroger stores DOUBLE manufacturer's coupons up to and including 60 cents everyday. Up to 8 like coupons will double per transaction, all others will be redeemed at face value.

According to policy, Kroger accepts internet coupons up to 75% of the item's regular price.

Kroger has a "Scan Rite" guarantee. If the item does not ring up correctly, you get it free. See customer service desk for details.

Kroger gives you .03 credit per reusable bag.

Here are the deals:

Electrasol Dish Detergent
$2.99
$2.50 Manufacturer's Coupon for Powerball Tabs & Gelpacs from 4/19 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .49

Osacr Mayer Bologna, 12 oz.
.99 (LIMIT 3)
$1 off 2 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .49 each when you buy 2

Milk & Orange Juice
Half Gallon
$1.29

Ball Park Franks
$2
$1 off 2 Manufacturer's Coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert
***Get Sara Lee Buns FREE When you buy 2***
Final Price: $3 for 2 packs of hot dogs and 1 pack of buns!

Brookshire's (May 13-19th)

As part of The Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble, I report on the Brookshire’s weekly advertisement.

You do need a Brookshire’s “Thank You” card for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.

Brookshire’s locations in Central Mississippi are currently TRIPLING manufacturer’s coupons up to and including 60 cents. Only one of each kind of coupon will TRIPLE, all others will be redeemed at face value. According to policy, coupons that say "Do Not Double or Triple" will be redeemed at face value only. Internet coupons up to $1.99 will be accepted.

Brookshire's also has a "Priced Right Guarantee", meaning if your item doesn't ring up correctly, you get it FREE (Excludes Dairy, Tobacco, & Alcohol). Don't address this at the cash register. Go to Customer Service after your transaction.

Brookshire's gives you .05 credit per reusable bag.

Here are the deals:

Kraft BBQ Sauce 18 oz.
.89
$1 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE

Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz.
$1.78
$1 printable HERE
Final Price: .78
***But the coupon says "ANY" so you may get a smaller bottle FREE elsewhere.***

Ragu Pasta Sauce
$1.88
.30 Manufacturer's Coupon from 3/31 Red Plum insert
Final Price: .98

Nabisco 100 Calorie Snack Packs
$2
$1 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: $1
***Better deal at Target when you combine a Target coupon with a Manufacturer's Coupon.***

Pillsbury GRANDS! Biscuits
$1.50
.30 off 2 Manufacturer's Coupon from 3/15 & 4/5 SmartSource inserts
Final Price: $1.05 each when you buy 2

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs, 375 ct.
$2.19
.30 Manufacturer's Coupon from 3/29 Red Plum insert
Final Price: $1.29

Russet Potatoes, 5 lb. bag
$1.50

Kellogg's Cereal
Selected Varieties, 14.5-23 oz. box
$2.50
$1 printable coupons HERE
Final Price: $1.50
***These are a better deal at CVS this week.***

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding Snacks, 6 ct.
$2.50
$1 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: $1.50

Pilgrim's Pride Split Chicken Breasts
.99 per pound
.55 printable coupon HERE (This coupon has been reset!)
Final Price: varies by weight

Food Club Olive Oil, 17 oz.
$2.59

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
Buy One Get One FREE
$1 off 2 printable HERE
Final Price: unknown

Print them NOW!

Kraft has released a SLEW of new printable coupons! They are available in two locations:

HERE (without registration)
and
HERE (without registration)
and
HERE (you must register)

Make sure you print everything you want NOW, because they have a limited number and will be gone very quickly!

Here are some of the awesome deals:

$1 off Kraft BBQ sauce (Sure to make this a FREEBIE somewhere)

$1 off Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese or Velveeta Shells and Cheese (Makes them .50 @ Wal-Mart)

$1 off 2 Kraft Easy Mac Cups (Makes them .27 each @ Target--and there may be lower prices elsewhere)

There's the ones I wanted in Sunday's insert that my region didn't get (surprise, surprise):

$1 off 2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs (@ Kroger for $1.50 each today & tomorrow)
$1 off 2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats (Brookshire's has these for $2 right now!)

There are many more for crackers, salad dressing, pizza, cheese, and more! Hurry!

REDBOX Code for May 11th

It's movie night!

Today's code is: 6A43JK

What's REDBOX? Read about it here!

***Unfortunately, this will be the last week of Redbox's FREE Movie Mondays. They will release a code the first Monday of June, July, and August for a Summer promotion.***

Walgreens (May 10th-16th)

If you're new to shopping at Walgreens, read THIS first.

Freebies:

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White Toothpaste or Toothbrush
$2.99
Earns $2 Register Rewards
$1 Manufacturer's coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert
Final Price: FREE after coupon & Register Rewards

Iceland Health Omega 3 Fish Oil
$8
Earns $8 Register Rewards
Final Price: FREE after Register Rewards

Roots of Nature Hair Care
$6
Earns $6 Register Rewards
Final Price: FREE after Register Rewards

Cutter Advanced Mesquito Repellant
$1.99
$2 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE

Cheapies:

Walgreens Diapers and Training Pants
$9 Buy One Get One FREE Sale
$2 Walgreens Instant Value Coupon from Pharmacy Booklet
Final Price: $2.50 each when you buy 2 with coupon
***The green "Comfort Stretch Premium" variety are really great!***

CVS (May 10th-16th)

If you're new to shopping at CVS, read THIS first.

Freebies:

Bayer Quick Release Crystals
$2
Earns $2 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
$1 coupon on displays at CVS & Walgreens
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon & Extra Bucks

Cheapies:

Schick Quattro for Women Razor or Trimmer
$8.99
Earns $4 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 5)
$4 Manufacturer's coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .99 after coupons & Extra Bucks

Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield Toothpaste 4.2 oz or Rinse 14.8oz
$3.49
Earns $2 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 2)
.50 Manufacturer's coupon for toothpaste from 5/3 Procter & Gamble insert
$1 Manufacturer's coupon for rinse from 5/3 Procter & Gamble insert
Final Price: .99 for toothpaste or .49 for rinse after coupon & Extra Bucks

Maybe's:

Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, Apple Jacks or Froot Loops
$2 (LIMIT 4 per transaction)
$1 printable coupons HERE
Final Price: $1
***This is a better deal at Kroger this week @ $1.88, but still a good deal, especially if you want to spend Extra Bucks instead of cash.***

Update on KFC Deal

or lack thereof... :)

If you've not been able to use your FREE meal coupon, go HERE.

Walgreens Show & Tell (May 7th)

Transaction #1:

Pick-up of my FREE 8x10 (Would you look at that face!?!)

1 Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste

$4.49

Used $1 printable coupon HERE

Earns $4.50 Register Reward

Used $3 Register Reward

Paid .80 Out of Pocket

Earned $4.50 Register Reward

Saved $4 plus cost of 8x10 (?)

Transaction #2:

2 Pert Plus for Men

$2.50 each

Earns $2 Register Rewards when you buy 2

Used (2) $1.50 off Pert for Men coupon from 5/3 SmartSource insert

2 Oreos

$3 each

Earns $3 Register Rewards when you buy 2 and a gallon of milk

Used $1 off 2 printable coupon (No longer available)

Milk

$3.39

Crackers

.69

Used $9 worth of Register Rewards

Paid $3.14 Out of Pocket

Earned $5 Register Rewards

Saved $19.28

Transaction #3:

Kraft Easy Mac

$1.09 Clearance price

2 Peter Pan Peanut Butter

.87 each Clearance price

Yogurt Raisins

.25 Clearance price

Used $3 Register Reward

Paid .30 Out of Pocket

Saved $11.89

Brookshire's Show & Tell (May 7th)

I needed a $10 subtotal in order to get the eggs @ .89 and the bleach @ $1.69, so I padded my total with a lot of things that were FREE or cheap after coupons.

Mentos

$1.49

Used .55 coupon tripled to $1.49

Mahatma Rice

$1.19

Used .50 coupon tripled to $1.19

Dole Mandarin Oranges

$1.19

Used .50 coupon tripled to $1.19

Betty Crocker Warm Delights

$2

Used .50 coupon tripled to $1.50

2 Dannon Frusion drinks

.89 each

Used $1 off 2 coupon

3 McCormick Black Pepper

.99 (This is a GREAT DEAL!)

Used (3) .75 coupons

2 Dozen Eggs

.89 each

2 Clorox Bleach

$1.69...

Except...

I grabbed one regular and one of the Coldwater kind without looking at the price tag. It rang up at $2.09. I was going to switch it for the correct one on sale, but we discovered that the price tag said $1.99. According to Brookshire's "Priced Right Guarantee", I get the item FREE.

So I paid $6.68, but got a refund of $2.24.

Total Paid: $4.44

Total Saved: $20.40 or 79%

CVS Show & Tell (May 6th)

I seriously diminished my Extra Bucks with this trip, but it was a great deal on bottled water and Coke products. Besides, that why I build up my Extra Bucks when I can--so I can spend them on things I want but wouldn't normally pay for!

Transaction #1:

3 Ozarka Bottled Water, 24+4 pack

$4.49 each Sale Price

Earns $1 Extra Buck each (LIMIT 3)

3 Adidas Deodorants

$3.99 each Sale Price

Earns $3 Extra Bucks each (LIMIT 3)

Used (3) $1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 4/5 Red Plum insert

Zantrex 3 Insta-shot

$4.99

Earns $4.99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)

2 Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste

$2.99 each Sale Price

Earns $2 Extra Bucks each (LIMIT 2)

Used $1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert

Used $29.88 worth of Extra Bucks

Paid $1.99 Out of Pocket

Earned $20.99 Extra Bucks

Saved $45.98

Transaction #2:

5 Coke 12-packs

$4 each Sale Price

Earns $10 Extra Bucks when you buy $20 in selected Coke Products

Used $17.99 Extra Bucks

Paid $2.15 Out of Pocket

Earned $10 Extra Bucks

Saved $26.44

FREE Chocolate Fridays!

Now this is reason to set my alarm clock!

Starting at 9 AM EASTERN (That's 8AM for us Mississippi Folk!), Mars Candy will be giving away coupons to the first 250,000 people to hit up this website! This will be going on every Friday until September 25th.

Go ahead and check it out today so you can verfiy your age.

Hmmm...Whick would I choose? Peanut M&M's? 3 Musketeers? Snickers makes a fantastic breakfast! :D

Brookshire's (May 6th-12th)

As part of The Grocery Gathering at BeCentsAble, I report on the Brookshire’s weekly advertisement.

You do need a Brookshire’s “Thank You” card for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.

Brookshire’s locations in Central Mississippi are currently TRIPLING manufacturer’s coupons up to and including 60 cents. Only one of each kind of coupon will TRIPLE, all others will be redeemed at face value. According to policy, coupons that say "Do Not Double or Triple" will be redeemed at face value only. Internet coupons up to $1.99 will be accepted.

Brookshire's also has a "Priced Right Guarantee", meaning if your item doesn't ring up correctly, you get it FREE (Excludes Dairy, Tobacco, & Alcohol). Don't address this at the cash register. Go to Customer Service after your transaction.

Brookshire's gives you .05 credit per reusable bag.

Here are the Package deals with coupon matches this week:

Buy selected Bertolli Frozen dinner, get 2 Ben & Jerry's Single Serve Ice Cream cups FREE
$6.99
$1.50 printable coupon HERE
Final Price: $5.49 for dinner & dessert!
***After you print the coupon, hit the "back" button three times to print a second coupon. You can do this deal once per transaction.***

Here are the deals:

Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks
Selected Varieties - 6 Ct To 10 Ct Box
$2
.75 off 2 printable coupons HERE and HERE (You can print 2 at each site)
Final price: $1.63 each when you buy 2

General Mills Cereal
Cinnamon Toast Crunch - 12.8 oz,
Honey Nut Cheerios - 12.25 oz,
Lucky Charms - 11.5 oz,
Cocoa Puffs Combo Chocolate/Vanilla - 11.7 oz Box,
Total Whole Grain - 10.6 oz
Cheerios 8.9 oz Box
$2
.55 off Lucky Charms printable coupon HERE (Says "Do Not Doubel or Triple")
.55 off Cheerios printable coupon HERE and HERE (Says "Do Not Double or Triple")
Final Price: $1.45 for Lucky Charms or Cheerios (.35 if coupon triples)

Clorox Bleach
Selected Varieties 82 oz To 96 oz Jug
LIMIT 5 Jugs Total With $10 Or More Additional Purchase
$1.69
.50 off 2 Manufacturer's coupons from 4/5 Red Plum insert
Final Price: $1.88 for 2 or .94 each when you buy 2

Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce
Red Hot - 12 oz Bottle
$2
.50 printable coupon HERE
.50 Manufacturer's coupon from several past inserts
Final Price: .50

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad
Pasta - Ranch & Bacon, Chipotle Ranch Or Classic 5.9 oz To 7.75 oz Box
$1
.40 printable coupon HERE and HERE (Says "Do Not Double or Triple")
Final Price: .60 (FREE if coupon triples)

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
Selected Varieties - 17.5 oz Pkg
$1.69
.40 manufacturer's coupon from 4/5 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .49

Betty Crocker Frosting
Selected Varieties 12 oz To 16 oz Tub
$1.69
.55 printable coupon HERE (says "Do Not Double or Triple")
.50 manufacturer's coupon from 4/5 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .19-$1.14 (.04 if internet coupon triples)

Betty Crocker Warm Delights
Chocolate Or Caramel Minis 2.46 oz Pkg
$2
.50 Manufacturer's coupon from 4/5 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .50

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats
Shaved - Selected Varieties 7 oz To 9 oz Pkg
$2
*Keep your fingers crossed that our region will get the coupon in Sunday's preview!*

Ziploc Bags
Storage Or Freezer - Pint, Quart Or Gallon - 15 Ct To 25 Ct Box
$2
.40 Manufacturer's coupon from 1/11 SmartSource insert (EXPIRES 5/9!)
Final Price: .80

Fresh Express Iceberg Garden Salad
12 oz Bag
$1.50
$1 off 2 printable coupon from earlier this week (No longer available)
Final Price: $1 each when you buy 2

Russet Potatoes
10 Lb Bag
$3.49

Food Club Large Eggs
Grade A Dozen Ctn
LIMIT 2 Cartons With $10 Or More Additional Purchase
.89

Coupon Preview for May 10th

There will be two inserts in Sunday's paper:

1 SmartSource
1 Red Plum

There's not too much I'm excited about this week, and I'm not even sure if we'll get the ones I really want in our region:

$1 off 2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
$1 off 2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats (Brookshire's has these for $2 right now!)

If you want to see the full preview at The Coupon Clippers, click here.

Week 5 of my $60 Budget

I did great last week! I only spent $36.90!

In case you're wondering what's included in my budget, it's groceries, health & beauty, toiletries, cleaning supplies, paper goods like paper towels & tissues, diapers, formula (although now we're done with it! Hallelujah!), etc.

I really worked it at Walgreens last week with lots of money-making.

I made a few Brookshire's trips that went really well and one Kroger trip. I also went to Target and got free deodorant and Easy Mac.

If I'm consistently under budget for the next few weeks, I may drop the budget to $50. Or I'm thinking about putting the extra in a "stockpile" fund for when a really great sale comes along. What do you think?

Readers, Meet Calzone

I like to share some of my meals and recipes to show you how you can prepare delicious family friendly meals at low costs. Using coupons and shopping sales allows me to stock up. Then I use that stockpile to plan my meals.

Today, I'd like you to meet "Calzone". He's beefy and sturdy with a warm gooey center.

Here are the ingredients:

Meatballs: .40

Pasta sauce: .67

Refrigerated Pizza Crust: FREE

Shredded Cheese: about .63 (I used about half a bag)

Olive Oil, Garlic Salt, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Total Meal Cost: $1.70

1. Roll out your pizza crust and cut in half to make two calzones.

2. Spread out pasta sauce, top with meatballs (I quartered mine), and shredded cheese.

3. Roll the calzone working to keep the filling inside--that was a little tricky! Pinch and press the ends really well.

4. Brush or drizzle some olive oil on the outside. Sprinkle with garlic salt and red pepper flakes. Cut slits in the top to keep your dough from bubbling up. (P.S. I know it looks a little sad raw, but it perks up in the oven!) Bake at 350* for about 17 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

I dipped mine in Ranch dressing--which was FREE of course! YUMMY!

My Homemade Marble Slab Creation

I love chocolate soft serve. If I won the lottery, I would have a soft serve ice cream machine. Oh, yes.

And what makes it even better? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

To make my own "Marble Slab" version, I scoop the ice cream and pop it in the microwave for a few seconds. Just enough to make it mushable (Spell check's gonna have a field day with that one...). I add a little chocolate syrup and milk and mush!

Once I've achieved creamy chocolaty bliss, I cover with two chopped peanut butter cups to make my bliss heavenly!

Yes, it's excessive. Excessively delicious! You know you want one.

And if you really want a cost analysis, it's about .75--But I'd pay any price!

Kroger (May 6th-May 12th)

My Kroger stores are part of the Delta region. Advertisements run from Wednesday thru Tuesday.

You do need a "Kroger Card" for most sale prices. The card is free and can be obtained at the customer service desk.

My Kroger stores DOUBLE manufacturer's coupons up to and including 60 cents everyday. Up to 8 like coupons will double per transaction, all others will be redeemed at face value. According to policy, Kroger accepts internet coupons up to 75% of the item's regular price.

Kroger has a "Scan Rite" guarantee. If the item does not ring up correctly, you get it free. See customer service desk for details.

Kroger gives you .03 credit per reusable bag.

Here are the deals:

Kellogg's Cereals
Selected Varieties, 12.5-20 oz.
$1.88
$1 Printable Coupons HERE and HERE
Final Price: .88

Kraft & Kroger Bar, Shredded, & Sliced Cheeses
Buy One Get One Free

***That's it. Really. Wow, I had to work hard on this one. *Cheeky, cheeky, ;) ***

FREE 8x10 Enlargement at Walgreens Today Only!

Use the in-ad coupon or use online code "MOTHER" at the Walgreens website. One enlargement per account. Valid today (Wednesday, May 6th) ONLY!

Great Printables at Coupons.com!

Coupons.com is rocking this month! I guess April showers do bring May flowers! ;)

Be sure to print your coupons for Dole, California Pizza Kitchen, DiGiorno, and Kellogg's. Those are likely to have a limited number of prints and will run out soon.

Free 2 Piece Grilled Chicken Meal at KFC

Click HERE to print a coupon for a FREE 2 piece meal of KFC's new Grilled Chicken (which I thought was quite tasty!). This is a full 2 piece meal with 2 sides and a biscuit!

After you print, hit the "BACK" button three times and print a second coupon.

This coupon will only be available until May 6th at 9:59 P.M., so print it NOW! Coupon is valid until May 19th, but not valid on Mother's Day.

There is currently a PDF version of this coupon on Oprah's website HERE. The terms state that you can print it 4 times.

This offer is no longer available due to poor planning by KFC. They are not accepting the coupon due to "exceptional" response. Can I just ask, on the record: KFC, you offer a FREE meal coupon in hard economic times and advertise it like crazy (including on the most popular talk show in America) and you didn't know how overwhelming the response would be?

Now, in their defense, Oprah's people made the coupon available via PDF and jacked up KFC's control over the number of prints.

Their solution at this point is to offer a raincheck by mail. Go to your local KFC and trade the coupon for a raincheck form. I believe you have to mail it in. They will send you a coupon for a free meal including drink. One per person.

Sadly, they'd tried to do something good and promote their new product. Now they'll be doing damage control instead. They are trying to make good on their offer.

Please remember to treat KFC's employees with respect. They are not at fault in this mess.

Hello, PREMIER!

If you're visiting my blog for the first time from the short presentation I gave tonight--WELCOME! I had so much more I would've liked to have told you, so I'm glad you're here!

To learn more about couponing, start with the tutorials on the right hand side of the page or click here first for a basic overview. Then you can read about shopping at each store by clicking on the links to the right.

Remember, you can still be a frugal shopper without clipping every coupon in sight like I do. Use your new price list to make yourself more aware of item costs. Watch for sales and stock up.

The question was asked tonight,"Don't you spend more money stocking up?" I'm really glad someone asked that, because it can seem overwhelming at first. I threw myself full-on into heavy coupon shopping and I spent more in the first month than I realized. You can start slow. Use $10 a week to "stockpile". Also, if you learn how to shop at CVS and Walgreens effectively, you can spend very little. This may mean multiple transactions to spend the lowest out-of-pocket.

After you've done some reading, you may be thoroughly confused. Take a deep breath and start small. Here are some basic scenarios to get you started:

CVS (You must use an ExtraCare card):

Print at least 3 of the Kellogg's Special K or Frosted Flakes coupons HERE
Buy 3 boxes included in the 3 for $10 sale on the front page of the ad.
Pay $7 plus tax.
You will get back $5 Extrabucks to use toward another purchase.

Walgreens:

Print this $1 coupon.
Buy Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste for $4.49-$1 coupon
Pay $3.49 plus tax.
You will get back a Register Reward for $4.50 to use toward another purchase.

Please feel free to e-mail me or leave comments on here! I love to help others!

I am thinking about teaching a full class, so if you're interested, please let me know.

REDBOX Code for May 3rd

It's movie night!

Today's code is: BT73H9

What's REDBOX? Read about it here!

Coupon Preview for May 3rd

It's a mixed bag this week with three inserts:

1 SmartSource
1 Red Plum
1 Procter & Gamble

Here are the highlights:

$1 off Pert Plus: Use at Walgreens this week

$4 off Always Infinity, 28 ct. +

$2 off Venus Razors (Embrace & Spa Breeze)

CVS (May 3rd-9th)

If you're new to shopping at CVS, read THIS first.

Freebies:

Adidas Deodorant
$3.99
Earns $3 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 3)
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 4/5 Red Plum insert (Did we get this???)
Final Price: FREE after coupon & Extra Bucks

Zantrex 3 Insta-shot
$4.99
Earns $4.99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
Final Price: FREE after Extra Bucks

Colgate Max Fresh or Max White Toothpaste, 4.6 - 6.0 oz
$2.99
Earns $2 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 2)
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 4/26 SmartSource insert (or this???)
Final Price: FREE after coupon & Extra Bucks

Cheapies:

Kellogg's Cereals
3/$10
Earns $5 Extra Bucks when you buy 3 (LIMIT 1)
$1 Internet Printable Coupons on blue coupons.com sidebar to the right
Final Price: $2 for 3 or .67 each after coupons & Extra Bucks

Walgreens (May 3rd-9th)

If you're new to shopping at Walgreens, read THIS first.

Freebies:

Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste
$4.99
Earns $4.99 Register Rewards
$1 Internet Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE plus $1 overage after coupons & Register Rewards

Pert Plus
$2.50
Earns $2 Register Rewards when you buy 2
$1.50 off Pert for Men Manufacturer's Coupon from 5/3 SmartSource insert
$1 Manufacturer's Coupon from 5/3 SmartSource insert
$1 Internet Printable Coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE -.50 each after coupons & Register Rewards

Cheapies:

Nabisco Cookies
$3
Earns $3 Register Reward when you buy 2 and a gallon of milk
$1 on 2 Nabisco Cookies Internet Printable Coupon HERE Print Limit Reached
Final Price: $1 each plus the cost of milk

Right Guard Deodorant
$2.99
Earns $2 Register Rewards
Final Price: .99