Sunday, October 18, 2009

Walgreens (October 18th-24th)

If you're new to shopping with coupons, click HERE.

If you want to learn more about shopping at Walgreens, click HERE.

{Items highlighted in blue indicate that the coupon matchup uses the most recent Sunday coupons or currently available printable coupons.}

Freebies:

Zantac, 24 or 30 count
$8.99
Earns $8.99 Register Reward
$5 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE plus $5 overage (!)

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion
$6.99
Earns $6.99 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
$1.50 Printable coupons HERE and HERE
Final Price: FREE plus $1.50 overage!

Gillette Fusion MVP Razor
$8.99
Earns $6 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
$4 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price: FREE plus $1 overage!

Chapstick Fresh Effects
$2.99
Earns $2.99 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Emergen-C Immune System, 2-pk.
$3.49
Earns $3.49 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Hall's Refresh Sugar Free, 20 ct.
$1
Earns $1 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Robitussin DM To-Go, 2-pk.
$2.49
Earns $2.49 Register Reward (Month-long Deal)
Final Price: FREE

Maybe's:

Select Theraflu and Triaminic are on sale and part of a Register Reward deal. If you get the coupons on 10/18 and you have the "Healthy Savings Booklet" and the "Children's Activity Booklet", you might actually have a moneymaker!

CVS (October 18th-24th)

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{Items highlighted in blue indicate that the coupon matchup uses the most recent Sunday coupons or currently available printable coupons.}

Freebies:

Glade Fragrance Collection 4-10 oz. Candle or Reed Diffuser
$6.99
Earns $6.99 Extra Bucks (LIMIT 1)
$3 Manufacturer's coupon from 10/4 SmartSource insert
Final Price: FREE plus $3 Overage!

Maybe's:

Spend $25 on select P&G products, get Transformers 2:Revenge of the Fallen for $9.99.
Various coupons in 9/27 & 10/11 P&G inserts

Friday, October 16, 2009

Tip of the Day: October 16th

I guess I didn't plan this out very well, but I am putting a hold on the daily tips for a bit. Hubs is starting a vacation from work tomorrow, and I will either be going out of town, working on the house, or just lovin' on my family a little more.

I will try very hard to keep the coupon matchups up-to-date.

I'll also be revisiting some frugal fashion at a later date.

So today's tip: IT IS OK TO TAKE A BREAK! :D

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Coupon Preview for October 18th

This week holds 2 inserts: 1 SmartSource and 1 Red Plum.

It may not be a great week for our region, but I'm really hoping we get these:

.50 Birdseye or Steamfresh frozen veggies (Would be .19 @ Brookshire's with this Q!)

Theraflu and Triaminic coupons for a Walgreens deal

Buy One Get One FREE Trident Layers Gum

$1 off any Valley Fresh Chicken product

.75 off Breyer's Ice Cream (I feel weak already...)

You can view the entire preview HERE.

Kroger (October 14th-20th)

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

You do need a "Kroger Plus 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. Kroger DOES accept legitimate internet coupons.

Kroger also particpates in programs that offer electronic coupons that automatically deduct at the cash register when you use your Kroger Plus Card. Sign up at Shortcuts, Cellfire, and PGEsaver to load coupons to your card.

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.

{Items highlighted in blue indicate that the coupon matchup uses the most recent Sunday coupons or currently available printable coupons.}

Here are the deals:

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouch
$1
.50 Printable coupon HERE and HERE (Play the sweepstakes game to get to coupon)
Final Price: FREE

BumbleBee Tuna Pouches
$1
$1 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE

Zatarain's Rice Dinners
$1
.75 off 2 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/13 Red Plum insert
Final Price: .63 each

Mega Event: Buy 10 participating items, Get $5 off your order instantly! Must purchase in increments of 10. I am only including items with coupons matches, so see store/ad for more items included.

Healthy Choice Frozen Entrees
$2.37
$2 Printable coupon HERE
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: FREE plus overage

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers
$1.99
.50 Printable coupon HERE and HERE
.40 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/13 SmartSource/General Mills insert
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: .49-.69

Marie Callendar's Frozen Entrees
$2.37
.75 Printable coupon HERE
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: $1.37

Boston Market Frozen Entrees
$2.27
$1 off 3 Printable coupon HERE
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: $1.44

Totino's Pizza Rolls, 40 ct.
$3.79
.40 off 2 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/13 SmartSource/General Mills insert
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: $2.89

Freschetta Frozen Pizza
$4.99
$1 Printable coupon HERE
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: $3.49

Contessa Skillet Meals
$5.49
$1.50 off 2 Printable coupon HERE
.50 Mega Sale discount
Final Price: $4.24

Brookshire's (October 14th-20th)

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.

{Items highlighted in blue indicate that the coupon matchup uses the most recent Sunday coupons or currently available printable coupons.}

Here are the deals:

Betty Crocker Warm Delights, Selected varieties
$1.50
.50 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/13 & 10/4 General Mills inserts
.50 Printable coupon HERE (Says "Do Not Double or Triple")
Final Price: as low as FREE

Green Giant Boxed Frozen Vegetables
$1
.50 off 2 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/13 General Mills insert
.60 off 3 Manufacturer's coupon form 10/4 General Mills insert
.50 off 2 Printable coupon HERE (Says "Do Not Double or Triple")
Final Price: as low as .25 each

General Mills Granola Bars
$2.50
.40 & .50 Manufacturer's coupons from 9/13 & 10/4 General Mills inserts
.40 Printable coupons HERE (Says "Do Not Double or Triple")
Final Price: as low as $1

Bridgford Frozen Rolls
$2
.55 Printable coupon HERE (I do not know if this coupon doubles or triples)
Final Price: .35 or $1.45

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

Brookshire's is currently running a "Shop & Save" promotion. You can earn a coupon for up to 20% off your next TOTAL purchase. See ad for details. Running total spent is based on PRE-COUPON prices. I have only spent about $15 out of pocket and I have $145 toward my total spent.

McDade's Market (October 14th-20th)

***I wanted to add that I have been extremely impressed with the level of customer service I'm finding at McDade's. Managers have gone out of their way to please me by substituting items that were out of stock and still taking the original coupons for the out of stock item. I didn't even request that--they suggested it!***

McDade's doubles coupons up to and including 60 cents. They do take Internet Printable Coupons, as well.

No loyalty/membership card is required for sale prices.

Here are the deals:

Act II Popcorn, Selected varieties 3-pk
$1.25
.40 Manufacturer's coupon from 9/20 SmartSource insert
Final Price: .45

Bar-S Franks, 12 oz.
.79
$1 off 2 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: .29 each

There are lots of good deals this week on meat and produce. You can view their ad HERE.