Pierces IGA Coupon Match Ups (7/7-7/13)

Here is this week's list of deals - remember,
it's not ALL the items in the weekly ad, just the highlights.

Happy Shopping!

Produce Deals 

• Golden Pineapple $2 - weigh it to get a heavier one
• Cantaloupe $2 - weigh it to get a heavier one
• Green Giant Carrots $.49/# in a 2## package for $.99
• California Broccoli $.99/#

Meat Deals 

• Pork Butt Roast $1.79/#
• Pork Butt Steak $1.79/#
• Angus Chuck Roast $2.69/#
• Angus Chuck Steak $2.69/# 

Dairy Deals

• Kraft Philly Soft Cream Cheese (8oz) $1.99
• Use the $.55/1 from the Kraft Food and Family booklet
• Final price: $1.44
• Organic Valley Milk $3.49
• Use the $1/2 from here
• Final price: $2.99  WYB2
• Kemps Cottage Cheese (24oz) $2
• Kemps White Milk Half Gallon $1.25
• Cedar Crest Ice Cream (48oz) $2.99
• IGA Biscuits $.60

Grocery Deals

• Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal $2
• Powerade Thirst Quencher $.79
• Old Spice Deodorant $1.99
• Use the $1/2 from the 7/3 P and G
• Final price: $1.49 WYB2
• Charmin Basic Bath Tissue 12 roll $5
• Use the $.25 from the P and G (any)
• Final price: $4.75
• Hidden Valley Dressing $2.50
• Use the $1/1 from Facebook
• Final price: $1.50
• Kellogg's Pop Tarts $1.88
• Use the $1/3 from the 5/15 RP
• Final price: $1.55 each WYB3
• Crest toothpaste $2
• Use the $1/1 from the 6/5 P and G
• Final price: $1

Frozen Deals

• Roma Pizza $1.66
• Marie Calender's Pies $4.00
• TGI Friday's Skillet Meals $4.99
• Look for the $2/1 peelie on some packages
• Final price: $2.99
• Blue Bunny Frozen Fudge or Star Bars $2.50
• Use the $1/1 from here
• Final price $1.50

Red, White and Blue Oops!

Some of you may have seen this gem of our family history on my personal facebook page a few days ago...so I apologize for the repeat. As Paul Harvey used to say "Here is the rest of the story..."

We were at a small town Fourth of July parade as a family, enjoying getting squirted by the firetrucks, seeing the old cars and tractors and Miss Sarah was hauling in the free candy. Then came the Kemp's truck.

Stupid is the name I give the person from Kemp's who thought up the idea of tossing their big Patriotic pops out to the crowd.
Yup - kids got beaned like crazy - (sigh).

One side of their truck had people handing them out to the crowd and on our side, both the driver and people on the back trailer were throwing them at the crowd.

I had just seen a kiddo get nailed and turned to say something to my hubby when Miss Sarah got it. Right above the left temple.

The plus side? We could use it like an ice pack -- then she could eat it when she was done crying.

She ended up with a little goose egg and then, a little color thanks to gravity. I tell ya, a five year old girl with a shiner is crazy.

I did shoot a note off to Kemps' on their website to tell them where we were and what happened. I let them know it was a great idea but poor execution, etc. Today, three days later got a call from them.

I thought that was pretty good as I hadn't given them my phone number on the comment form, just my email and name,. They had to work a little to call me, LOL!

They apologized, made sure Miss Sarah was OK, asked if there were any medical expenses, and said that normally they would offer coupons, etc - that we deserved more in this case and we will hear back from them again  - soon.

That is super nice!
I wasn't after anything BUT to let them know that they needed to tweak a policy to keep kids safe...Miss Sarah is FINE.

I will let you know what the end result is...until then, watch out for flying popsicles!

Back To School Items...

If you have a little person going back to school, NOW is the time to start collecting back to school supplies! Starting 7/10 - you will see ads at all the places for back to school items.

Here is the funny: We got a letter in the mail about pre-purchasing all of miss Sarah's items from the school. It even comes in a commemorative box that would be great to save her important papers of the year in! the kicker? It cost $22 !!!

I KNOW I can do better than that! Just look at what I got last year at Walgreen's:

-Legal pads - I like the smaller ones to keep in my purse for the ever occurring ideas. $.29
-10 pack Mechanical Pencils @ $.39
-Index Cards (100 plain or 70 color)@ $.39
-Pencil Sharpeners @ $.29 SAME COUPON as Rulers @ $.29***you can get SIX OF EACH
at the sale price!
-Mini Hi lighters @ $.09
-Crayons and colored pencils for $.49 a box
-Erasers just $.49 in a two pack
-Wood Rulers $.09
-2 pocket folders $.09

More great places to watch are Walmart, Target and Staples. Hands down they beat the other office supply stores last year for school supplies - just keep an eye on their weekly ads!

If you haven't gotten the school supply list for your munchkin yet - look for last year's list -they hardly change.

Keep in mind it's also the time for school lunch type snacks: the sales will be out for those juice boxes, bagged chips, puddings, etc. It's a great time to stock up!

Happy shopping!

Copps / Pick N Save Coupon Match Ups

Here is part of the list from Pocket Your Dollars,

I have it updated with OUR pricing and flier items as they vary by franchise
My changes are in green.

The Monopoly Bonus piece items are in BLUE.

Sadly, prices are going up - and fast!
The 6 pack of Roundy's string cheese that used to be $1 (sale price)
just over a month ago is now $1.29 (sale price) in this ad.

That is just one example (sigh).
Happy planning!

Produce Deals

• Blueberries $1.50
• Red or Black Plums $.99/#
• Vidalia Sweet Onions $.79/#
• Green Beans $.99/#
• Roundy's Baby Carrots $1/#
• Mangoes $.88 each - weigh them and get the heavier ones
• HoneyDew Melon $2.50 - weigh them and get the heavier ones
• Summer melon variety $2.99 - includes Casaba, Crenshaw, Galia, Orange Honeydew, Canary and Golden Dewlicious. ***Cub Foods had these a few weeks ago for a lot less...again, weigh them and get the heavier ones

Meat Deals

Fresh Split Chicken Breasts or Jumbo Pack Drumsticks or Thighs ($0.99/lb) (Limit 2 packages)Sale price, no coupon needed
Final price: $0.99/lb

Oscar Mayer Cotto Salami or Bologna $1.50
Sale price, no coupon needed
Final price: $1.50 each

***Deal idea***
Buy 4 Oscar Mayer lunch meats
Spend $6.00, get coupon for $3.00 off a future order as advertised on CouponNetwork.com
Final price: $0.75 each after money off a future order**
**If you buy 3 packages, you’ll get a $2 off coupon; buy 4 packages, get a $3 off coupon; buy 5+ packages get a $4 off coupon. offer runs through 7/10

Bob Evans Fresh Breakfast Links, Patties or Roll Sausage $3.50
Buy 1 and use $1/1 from 5/22 Smart Source insert or
Buy 2 and use $1/2 Bob Evans Sausage printable or $1/2 Bob Evans Sausage printable
Final price: As low as $1.50 after doubled coupon

Dairy Case Deals

Activia (4 pk) $2.00
Buy 2 and use $1/2 from 6/5 Red Plum insert
Final price: $1.00 each after doubled coupon

Buitoni Pasta or Sauce $3.00
Use $1/1 Buitoni Pasta or Sauce printable
Final price: $1.00 after doubled coupon

Nestle Toll House Cookie, Brownie or Bar Dough $2.50
Buy 1 and use $0.55/1 Nestle Refrigerated Dough printable or
Buy 2 and use $1.50/2 Nestle Toll House Dough printable
Final price: As low as $1.40 after doubled coupon

Roundy’s Milk (1 gal) $2.29 (Limit 1)
Use in-ad coupon to receive the sale price
Final price: $2.29 after coupon

Nesquik $3.29
Use $0.50/1 from 6/15 Red Plum insert or $0.75/1 Nesquik printable
Final price: As low as $1.79 after doubled coupon

Frozen Food Deals

Kemps Ittibitz $1.00
Buy 5 and use $1/5 from 6/19 Smart Source insert
Final price: $0.60 each after doubled coupon

Palermo’s Primo Thin Crust Pizza $4.00
Buy 2 and use $1/2 Palermo’s Pizza printable or $1/2 Palermo’s Pizza printable (if your store accepts this second printable coupon. Not all of them do)
Final price: As low as $3.00 after doubled coupon

Edwards Thaw & Serve Pie $4.99
Use $1/1 Edwards Dessert printable
Final price: $2.99 after doubled coupon
**$.10 donated to Honor Flight 10/8/2011

Red Baron Pan Pizza $5.00
Use $1/1 Red Baron Pan Pizza printable (Facebook offer)
Final price: $3.00 after doubled coupon
**$.10 donated to Honor Flight 10/8/2011

Freschetta Pizza $5.00
Use $1/1 Freschetta Naturally Rising Crust Pizza printable
Final price: $3.00 after doubled coupon
**$.10 donated to Honor Flight 10/8/2011


Grocery Deals

Creamette Pasta $1.00
Buy 2 and use $1/2 Quick Cook Pasta printable if variety is included in sale
Final price: Two free after doubled coupon

Classico Pasta Sauce $2
Use the $1/1 from here (out of prints)
Final price:  FREE after doubled coupon

Hungry Jack Pancake Mix $2
Use the $1/1 from the 5/22 RP
Final price: FREE after doubled coupon

Hungry Jack Syrup $3
Use the $1/1 from the 5/22 RP
Final price: $1 after doubled coupon
**there are SOME hang tags out there that let you get FREE pancake mix WYB the syrup!

Oreos $1.99 - limit 1
Use the in ad coupon to get the sale price, Thursday - Sat only
STACK with your $1/1 WYB milk coupon from Facebook
You will have FREE cookies after doubled coupon - getting both the cookies and milk for a total of $2.29!

Hamburger or Tuna Helper Bonus Pack $1.00
Buy 3 and use $0.75/3 from 5/22, 6/12 Smart Source insert or $0.75/3 Hamburger Helper products printable
Final price: $.50 each WYB3
There is a Catalina Deal out there **Buy 3 Hamburger Helpers, get $1 off future chicken, tuna or hamburger purchase; buy 4, get $1.50 off a future chicken, tuna or hamburger purchase; buy 5+ and get $2.00 off a future chicken, tuna or hamburger purchase

Kraft Salad Dressing $1.25
Buy 2 and use $1/2 from 6/19 Smart Source insert
Final price: $0.25 each after doubled coupon

Mars Single Candy Bars $0.66 (When you buy 3; Limit 3)
Buy 3 and use one $0.50/2 3 Musketeers Bars from 6/26 Red Plum insert
Final price: $0.33 each after doubled coupon**
 
Betty Crocker Cake Mix $0.96 (When you buy 6; Limit 6)

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.59

Buy Super Moist Cake Mix for $1.59 (the price of a single cake mix) and Frosting and use $0.75/2 from 5/22 Smart Source insert
Final price: $0.84 each after doubled coupon

 **Deal idea***
Buy 6 Betty Crocker cake mixes for $0.96 each
Buy 6 Betty Crocker frostings for $1.59 each
Use three $0.75/2 from 5/22 Smart Source insert
Final price: $0.53 each after doubled coupons

Quaker Cereal, Oatmeal to Go Bars $2.75
Available coupons include:
Life Cereal: $0.75/1 from 6/19 Red Plum insert
Cap n Crunch: $0.50/1 from 4/17 Red Plum insert
Final price: As low as $1.25 after doubled coupon**
**I generally like to get cereal for under $1/box, but Quaker brands don’t go on sale for that price as often as General Mills and Kellogg’s varieties

Eight O’Clock Coffee $3.99
Buy 1 and use $1/1 from 6/5 Smart Source insert or $0/75/1 from July All You Magazine or $1/1 Eight O’Clock Coffee printable or
Buy 2 and use $2/2 from 6/5 Smart Source insert or $2/2 Eight O’Clock Coffee printable or $2/2 Eight O’clock Coffee printable
Final price: As low as $1.99 after doubled coupon ($2.88/lb)

Hershey Bars (6 pk) $3.00
Buy 2 and use $1/1 from 6/26 Smart Source insert or $1/2 Hershey 6 pk Bars printable
Final price: $2.00 each after doubled coupon ($0.33/bar) **

Buy 8 boxes of Kellogg’s Cereal, Bars, Fruit Snacks, Pop Tarts, Eggo Syrup, Cheez-It Crackers or Keebler Cookies or Crackers for $2.50 each, Get coupons on your register receipt for 2 gallons of milk free.
Notes about this deal:
If you buy 8 qualifying products they will count as $20 toward the $25 threshold you need for your coupons to double. If you look closely, the shelf price (or highest price listed on the tag hanging from the shelf) will be $2.50, even though the full price for these products is higher than that.
Since the coupons for free milk print on the bottom of your receipt they are only redeemable at a Roundy’s store and cannot be used like manufacturer’s coupons at other retailers
Available coupons include:
Corn Pops: $0.70/1 Corn Pops printable : $1/2 Townhouse printable or $1/2 Toasted printable

Crackers

Crunchy Nut: $1/2 Crunchy Nut printable
Frosted Flakes: $1/2 Frosted Flakes printable
Pop Tarts: $1/3 from 5/15 Red Plum insert
Raisin Bran: $1/2 from 6/12 Red Plum insert
Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies: $1/2 Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies printable
Special K Cereal: $1/2 Special K printable or $1/2 Special K Cereal printable
Various Cereals: $1/3 from 6/5 Red Plum insert
Final price: As low as $1.37 each after doubled coupons, plus two free milk

Household Deals

Bounty Napkins $3.00
Use $1/1 from 6/5 Procter & Gamble insert
Final price: $1.00 after doubled coupon

Downy Liquid Fabric Softener $3.78
Use $1/1 from 7/3 Procter & Gamble insert
Final price: $1.78 after doubled coupon

Cascade Gel, Powder or Action Pacs $4.48
Use $1/1 from 7/3 Procter & Gamble insert
Final price: $2.48 after doubled coupon

Health and Beauty Deals

Pure Protein Bar $1.00
Buy 1 and use $0.50/1 from June or July All You magazine or $1/1 Pure Protein product printable or
Buy 2 and use Buy 1, Get 1 Free from 6/5 Red Plum insert
Final price: As low as better than free with doubled coupon

PowerBar Harvest, Performance, Triple Thread or Nut Naturals $1.00
Buy 2 Triple Threat Bars and use Buy 1, Get 1 Free from 5/1 Smart Source #1 insert
Final price: $0.50 each after coupon

Baby Care Deals

Earth’s Best Organic Cookies and Crackers $2.50
Buy 2 Sesame Street varieties and use $1/2 Earth’s Best Sesame Street printable
Final price: $1.50 each after doubled coupon

7-10 Smartsource coupon preview

7-10 Smartsource coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5

Smartsource coupon insert

Air Wick Freshmatic compact starter kit $4/1 (8/21)
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra starter kit $4/1 (8/21)
Ball accessory item $1/1 (10/31)
Ball canning discovery kit $2/1 (10/31)
Bic Soleil disposable or Soleil system razor $3/1 (8/21)
Biotrue multi-purpose solution 10oz+ $2/1 (9/10)
Biotrue 2x10oz pack multipurpose solution $4/1 (9/10)
Colgate toothpaste 4oz+ $.50/1 (7/30)
Colgate Sensitive toothpaste 4oz+ $.75/1 (7/30)
Fiber One 80 calories cereal $.75/1 (8/20)
General Mills 4.5oz+ Sweet ‘n’ Salty Chex Mix $.50/1 (9/3)
General Mills 5oz+ Bugles corn snacks $.50/1 (9/3)
General Mills Lucky Charms treats, Golden Grahams treats, Chex Mix treats or Milk ‘n’ Cereal bars $.50/1 (9/3)
General Mills cereals (18 total cereals) $1/2 (8/20)
Infusium 23 shampoo, conditioner or leave-in treatment $1/1 (8/31)
Lime-A-Way cleaner $1/1 (9/10)
Mentos 45pc+ bottle $1/1 (9/10)
Mentos UP2U packs $1/2 (9/10)
Mentos 15pc+ bottles $1/3 (9/10)
OneTouch product with purcahse of Ultra Meter $10/1 (8/6)
OneTouch $5/2 boxes of Delica Lancets or $2/1 box (8/6)
OPI Nicole by OPI nail lacquer $1/1 (9/3)
Pilgrim’s frozen fully cooked chicken 32 ounces or less $2/1 (12/31)
Purina Cat Chow or Kitten Chow ex 16-18oz $1/1 (9/14)
Purina 4.5lb bag Chef Michael’s canine creations dry $2/1 (8/7)
Purina cans Chef Michael’s canine creations $2/6 (8/7)
Purina 11.5lb bag Chef Michael’s canine creations dry $4/1 (8/7)
Raid Max spider & scorpion killer $1/1 (9/3)
Scotch-Brite scrub sponges, scour pads, dishwands or dishwand refills $.75/2 (8/31)
Shout product $.55/1 (8/21)
Smart Balance omega-3 eggs $.50/1 (8/24)
Smart Balance cooking spray or oil $.75/1 (8/24)
Smart Balance popcorn $.75/1 (8/24)
Smart Balance rich roast peanut butter $.75/1 (8/24)
Smart Balance milk $1/1 (8/24)
Smart Balance buttery spreads or buttery sticks $1/2 (8/24)
St. Ives body wash $.75/1 (8/17)
Waggin Train 2oz+ chicken jerky tenders dog treats $1/1 (8/28)
Waggin Train 2oz+ dog treats excluding chicken jerky tenders $1/1 (8/28)
Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids, Trix, Splitz yogurt$.75/2 (9/3)
Yoplait yogurt cups $1/10 (9/3)

Piggly Wiggly Deals 7/6 - 7/12

**Remember, Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned

and their ads occasionally don't match up

as prices may vary per store. (YMMV)

check your store ad for prices and to see it's coupon policy

There are a LOT of Food Club items this week -
I only picked a few to put on this list
:)

Meat Deals

Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon $1.69 - limit 3
Use the $1/1 from here (if allowed)
Use the $.55/1 from the Kraft Food and Family booklet
Final price: as low as $.69

Oscar Mayer Bologna $.99 - limit 2

Whole Fryers $.99/# - HyVee has them $.79/# this week

Angus Boneless English-Cut Chuck Roast $2.99/#

Angus Boneless Shoulder Chuck Steak $3.19/#

Food Club Hot Dogs $2.99 for a 3# pack ($.99/#)

Produce

• Roma Tomatoes $.99/#
• Romaine Lettuce $.99/#
• Golden Pineapple $2.99 (weigh it to make sure it is at least 3#)
• Jumbo sweet vidalia onions $.79/#
• California Fresh Carrots 3/$2 -- or $.66/#
• Red Potatoes $3.99 for a 5# BAG (weigh it to get a heavier bag)
• Plump, sweet blueberries $1.49/pint - limit of 3
• Large California Premium Strawberries $2.99 for a 2# pack - again, weigh them.
• ***keep in mind that Aldi has strawberries for $.99/# this week

Dairy

Deans or Swiss Valley Chocolate Milk $2.99/gallon
Use the $1/1 from the 2/13 SS
Final price: $1.99

Dean's Dips $1.69
Use the $1/1 from here
Final price $1.19 each

Beverages

Fuze $.99
Use the $1/2 from the 4/10 SS
Final price: $.49 each

Honest Tea $.99
Use the $1/1 from Recyclebank
Final price: FREE

Kool-Aid packets 5/$1
Get 6 and use two B2G1 from the July ALL YOU
Final price: 6 for $.80

Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice $2.49

Frozen Foods

Edy's Ice Cream B1G1 - limit 1

Classics by Palermos Pizza $1.66 each
Use the $1/1 from here
Final price: $.66 each

Smart Ones Frozen Entrees $2
Use the $3/5 from here
Final price: $1.40 each WYB5

Grocery Items

Wishbone or Western Salad Dressing $1.49
Use the $1.25/2 from here
Final price $.87 each, WYB2

General Mills cereals $2.59
(limited varieties)
There are MANY different coupons here
OR use the $1/2 from the 6/19 SS
Final price varies

Quaker Life or Cap'n Crunch cereal $2.79
Use the $1/2 from the 6/19 RP OR
Use the $.75/1 from the 6/19 RP
Final price varies
***I don't like to pay over $1 for a box of cold cereal

Food Club canned spaghetti sauce $.69

White Rain shampoo or conditioner $.69

Check out the list of PIG POINTS

Free Fun and a Rambling Brain.......

We started off today going to the Kid's Rule Movies and seeing HOP for FREE. My Friend Donna (from the Madison Coupon Connection) gave us some free passes. (Thanks Donna!)

THEN we used a Pizza Hut Gift Card (A birthday gift from my Personal Assistant) and had lunch at the Pizza Hut Buffet -- and ate waaaaay too much. (Thanks Melanie!)

Now Miss Sarah is at Karate with Daddy, my assistant and I are working in the office and a great pasta bake is going for dinner.

I just realized that I FORGOT to hit the bread outlet today -- and won't make it in the next 10 minutes. (oops!) It looks like the hubster will have to enjoy my whole grain bread when his Cottage Bread runs out - until I hit the outlet on Saturday.

So far - NO money spent on food this week!!
I DO plan to shop on Saturday:

• 2 Whole chickens from HyVee's 2 day sale @$.79/# and I WILL get them both into the bag for an additional 15% discount! Roughly $6.50
• Strawberries, plums and peaches at Aldi -- roughly $5
• Bread at the outlet - 2 loaves with their bonus 25% discount, roughly $2.50

That would add up to about $14 for the week - a tad under my $75 budget (woo-hoo!)

What are you going to get at the stores this week?

Aldi Deals for the Week (7/6 - 7/12)

 

Master Price List and Tips Here:

 

Aldi's prices are on the creep up, like everywhere else. The Master Price List has been updated!

Great Produce Deals this week - I plan to hit Aldi when I hit HyVee on Saturday!

• Strawberries, 1 lb. package, $0.99 - you really have to check the packages over, about 1/3 of the ones we looked at last week had mold in them! The ones we brought home and topped/froze looked great!

• Cantaloupe @ $1.39 each -up $.40 from last week, but they were GOOOOOOD!
• Plums @ $0.25 each - GOOD! I missed them last time and still have the 4P jam in my brain! 
• Peaches @ $0.25 each - needed for the 4P jam too! 
• Nectarines @ $0.25 each

Keep in mind that you can buy seasonal fruit NOW, when it's CHEAP, and freeze it for later! Simpley remove pits, stems, etc - lay flat on a cookie sheet to flash freeze for 15-20 minutes and then put into containers/baggies for the freezer. You have great fruit for fall canning, jam making, smoothies, etc!

Scrapbooking

I LOVE to get together with the gals and scrap/eat/chat/play!

 

What I found was:

• the crops were really expensive or really far away
• I had to bring EVERYTHING I needed (even bedding)
• I had to cook a dinner for the group while someone else got off just making a continental breakfast
• I had a regimented schedule to follow (games, contests, etc).
• There were crop organizers who sold some product line and insulted you if you weren't a "purest" to their product

SO, I have been running a weekend crop, In Madison, for several years that covers all of that! It's only 4-5 times a year as we all have busy lives, but it lets me get my projects done without all the great "helpful" intentions of my five year old daughter, LOL!

 

Here is the info:

 

1) We keep it cheap - $35 for the weekend, hotel would be extra but you can get up to 6 in a hotel room with the pull out couch.

 

Your $35 Crop fee includes: (see below how to save $5!)  

• Six Foot Table to yourself
• Unlimited cropping time
• Use of assorted scrapbooking tools (See List Below) **so you can pack lighter!
• laptop with Design Studio and Sure Cuts A Lot ** for the Cricut Lovers!
• Reserved Seating **sit by your friends
• Vendors on site (varies by event)
• Free Class (different every time)

** A one day fee of $20 will be offered only two weeks prior to the crop and only upon availability.

 

Here is the list of tool on site: 

• My Cricut AND Expression with the following Carts (Just bring your mat with you!):

50 States, Accent Essentials, Animal Kingdom, Celebrations, Christmas Cards, Christmas Cheer, Dinosaur Tracks, DoodleCharms, Easter, Everyday Paper Dolls, Fabulous Finds, From My Kitchen, George, Going Places, Happy Hauntings, Home Accents, Independence Day, Joys of the Season, Just Because Cards, Life's A Beach, Locker Talk, Love Struck, Mother's Day, My Community, My World, New Arrival, Nursery Rhymes, Old West, Once Upon a Princess, Paper Doll Dress Up, Paper Pups, Sports Mania, Stretch Your Imagination, Tags-Bags-Boxes and More, Thanksgiving, Trim the Tree, Walk in My Garden, Wedding/Marriage, Wild Card,

 

Cricut Cake: Cake Basics, Birthday Cakes, Elegant Cakes, Holiday Cakes

Licensed: Dreams Come True, Elmo's Party, Happily Ever After, Hello Kitty, Mickey & Friends, Pooh & Friends, Sesame St & Friends, Tinkerbell,

Cricut Lite: Cupcake Wrappers, Inspired Heart

• In the hotel lobby is a computer and printer for journaling

• My Cuttlebug with the Embossing folders: The new valentines set, Swiss Dot, Congrats ,Happy Birthday ,Thanks, Heart Blocks, Divine Swirl, Stars, Textile Pattern, Houndstooth, Paisley, Stylized Flowers, Owl Flourish, Spots & Dots, Lace Tree, Pumpkin Harvest, Christmas Ornaments, Boo To You, Spiderweb, Holly, Birds N Swirls, Number Collage, Allegro, Birthday Wishes combo and then: 2x6 floral borders, playful circle set, stitched circle set, birthday jelly set, winter jelly set, flowers set, snow fun combo, creepy combo, celebrations stamps set, Asterisks
   
• My QK with my folders of QK dies - that would include the entire STAR alpha with shadow and numbers...my punches...
   
• My Stickles: Burgundy, Candy Cane, Magenta, Cotton Candy, Crystal, Star Dust, Lime Green, Frosted Lace, Black Diamond, Platinum, Eucalyptus, Waterfall, Orange Peel, Yellow, Green, Baby Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, Icicle, Gold, Silver and Cinnamon 
   
• My Punches: A whole box full! 
   
• My Score-Pal
   
• My Creative Memories Cutting System
   
• My Bind-It-All and more! 

We will be cropping in the Conference Rooms at the Best Western East Town Suites in Madison. All hotel rooms have a Fridge. Hotel rooms are always reserved under "Scrapbooking Friends" and we usually get a special rate ($79 a night)You will need to contact the hotel directly if you desire to stay the night. And please do not forget to tell them you are with Scrapbooking Friends so you can get the discounted rate. The phone number to the hotel is: 608-244-3914.

 

 

Meals are as follows:  

• Assigned Potluck Dinner on Friday Night (leaves a lot of snacking items for the rest of the weekend!
• Deluxe Hot Buffet Breakfast (French Toast, Pancakes or Belgian Waffles, eggs, ham or sausage and so much more!)
• Saturday Lunch on your own
• Saturday Dinner on your own or $3.00 for Pizza
• There are TONS of restaurants within walking distance: Texas Roadhouse, Cracker Barrel, Panera, KFC, Hardee's, Pizza Hut, Olive Garden, TGI Friday's, Chili's, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster and more!

We also have a Rummage Sale table to get rid of unwanted Scrapbooking and Stamping Supplies.

 

There is an Early Bird Special that will save you $5 off your crop fee. But your crop fee must be received at least 2 months before your desired crop date.

  

For more information or to sign up, please email: Dannelle Gay or check out the website for more information. We also have a Facebook Page and you can add yourself to our yahoogroup by sending an email to me here.

Seriously, we have a blast, get a lot done and I am constantly amazed at the talent that I see! Whether you are a beginner or expert - it's a fun place to be :)

7-10 RedPlum Coupon Preview

Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

RedPlum Coupon Insert

Cheer product Save $1.00/2 (8/31)
Cramp911 4.5ml Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Cramp911 21ml Save $3.00/1 (7/31)
Era product Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Flex-a-min supplement Save $3.00/1 (8/23)
Folgers coffee products 3 oz or larger excludes gourmet selections K-Cup portion packs Save $1.00/2 (8/14)
Folgers Black Silk coffee 10.3 oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (8/14)
Gain laundry detergent Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Gain fabric softener or sheets Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Grain Berry item Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Hefty One Zip bags Save $1.00/2 (10/31)
Hillshire Farm lunch meat Save $1.00/2 (8/13)
Jimmy dean D-light sandwich Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Jimmy Dean D-light bowls Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Keebler Granola Fudge bars 6ct only Save $.75/1 (9/4)
Kellogg’s Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg’s Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger Save $.70/1 (8/21)
Kellogg’s Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg’s Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger Save $1.50/2 (8/21)
Kellogg’s Special K multigrain oats & honey, Frosted Mini-Wheats touch of fruit in the middle, Rice Krispies gluten free, Crunchy Nut or Kellogg’s Fiber Plus caramel pecan crunch cereal 10.8 oz or larger Save $2.25/3 (8/21)
L’Oreal Preference Save $2.00/1 (9/4)
L’Oreal Paris skincare item Save $1.00/1 (9/4)
L’Oreal Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Save $1.00/1 (9/4)
L’Oreal Studio Line Styling product or Vive Pro glossy style product Save $1.00/1 (9/4)
L’Oreal Vive Pro Shampoo Save $.75/1 (9/4)
M&M’s brand chocolate candies bags 1.14 – 3.27 oz Save $1.25/3 (8/21)
9Lives Wet Cat Food (one 12-can variety pack, 12 individual cans or Three 4-packs Save $1.00 (9/10)
9Lives Dry Cat Food 3.15 lb or larger Save $1.00/1 (9/10)
Nature’s Bounty vitamin or supplement Save $1.00/1 (8/23)
Nozema Spa Shave 4 blade shaver 4 pack, Super smooth triple blade shaver 4 pack or 6 pack, Premium-Pivot twin blade 12 pack or Bikini shaver 3 pack Save $2.00/1 (7/17)
Pounce Cat treats Save $.50/1 (9/10)
Pure Silk Shave Creme 9.5 oz Save $.80/1 (9/30)
Silver Palate Pasta Sauce Save $1.00/1 jar (8/31)
Silver Palate oatmeal Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Your Life Multi supplement Save $2.00/1 (8/23)

This Week's Diaper Deals

After a few of my Coupon Clipping 101 Classes, people asked me about Diapers. I will try to share weekly deals for y'all that are using them! Here you go: This Week's Diaper Deals

CVS

Pampers Cruisers or Swaddlers Big Packs – $18.99
-Use (2) $1.50/1 Pampers coupon (PG 7/3)
-Get a $10 Gas gift card WYB $30 in select products
Final Price = $34.98 for 2 + $10 off on gas

Rite-Aid

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers – $8.97
-Use $1.50/1 Pampers coupon (PG 6/5)
-Get $2 +UP Reward (Limit 2)
Final Price = $5.47

Walgreens

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers – $10
-Use $1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants coupon (PG 6/5) AND
Final Price = $8.50

Walgreens Brand Value Pack Diapers – $16.99

Target

Huggies Little Movers Jeans Big Pack Diapers – $19.79
-Use $1.50/1 Huggies coupon (SS 6/12)
Final Price = $18.29

Pampers Value Pack Diapers – $29.99
-Use (2) $1.50/1 Pampers coupon (PG 6/5)
-Get $5 Target gift card WYB 2
Final Price = $51.98 for 2 ($25.98 each)

Amazon (same as last week  - prices may change a bit)

Huggies Little Movers (128ct – Size 3) – $24.95
-Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom
Final Price = $17.45

Huggies Snug & Dry (156ct – Size 3) – $36.95
-Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom
Final Price = $25.49

Pampers Cruisers (120ct – Size 3) – $32.40
-Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom
Final Price = $22.68

Pampers Baby Dry (128ct -Size 4) – $35.35
-Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom
Final Price = $24.74

Luvs (234ct – Size 3) – $37.99
-Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom
Final Price = $26.59

Seventh Generation (140ct – Size 3) – $36.13
-Save 15% with Subscribe & Save
-Save 15% with Amazon Mom
Final Price = $25.29

***Remember, shipping is always free with Subscribe & Save!

(Thanks Faithful Provisions!)

Recyclebank - new stuff!

If you have been to my coupon class - you have heard me talk about this site and how you can get coupons for BEYOND simple surveys! (Seriously, you get points when you get the answers wrong!)

They have a new promo - -   their Green Your Vacation Contest for a chance to win a cruise around the Galapagos Islands with Linblad Expeditions or a trip to the Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica. 

Make sure you enter - join Recyclebank here!  (If you haven't already)

School Kits!

It's that time of year where we focus on gathering supplies for Luther World Relief School Kits! We try to make a few more every year than the year before...it's basically just a bag full of basic supplies that would be needed for anyone. It's fun to involve Sarah in this - she helps me pack the bags and take them to church. We really are SOOOO blessed in this country - compared to so many that it really seems our duty to share the wealth. It can be pretty painless on your pocket book if you watch the sales carefully this time of year - I have another post about a huge Walgreen's score for you tomorrow!

A school kit may provide the only supplies for children returning to school after the disruption of war. School kits help parents continue their children's education, even while living in a refugee camp, for example. A school kit may also be used in adult literacy classes.

Your group can also help LWR get school kits to the people who need them by donating a brick on the Good Samaritan Quilt Plaza or by making a contribution to the Project Comfort Fund.

Review the General Assembly Instructions before collecting items for the school kits.

Include the following items in each school kit:

-Notebooks of wide- or college-ruled paper approximately 8" x 10 ½" totaling 150-200 sheets (if using 70-sheet notebooks, please include three); no loose-leaf paper
-One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)
-One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other
-One pencil sharpener
-Six new, unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band
-One eraser approximately 2 ½" long
-12 sheets of construction paper in assorted colors (if necessary, fold in half to fit into the school kit bag)
-One box of 16 or 24 crayons
-One sturdy cloth bag approximately 12" X 14" with cloth handles or drawstring closure (see below for downloadable patterns)

***Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Remove any excess packaging and pack items in the bag, fold the handles over, and secure with two large rubber bands or tie with yarn. Click here for a sample school kit wrapped and ready for shipping. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.

*Sending top quality items makes a caring statement to the recipient about the giver. Please give new items only, except where noted otherwise.

*Please do not donate items with any religious symbols, messages or with your congregation’s name. LWR provides material resources based on need, regardless of religious creed. Religious references could be misinterpreted by the governments of the receiving countries, jeopardizing the delivery to the people who need the items most.

*Please do not donate any items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage. LWR and our overseas partners have access to areas of the world others do not because we are impartial humanitarian organizations. If our intentions are misinterpreted as being politically motivated, our work, our partners and the people we assist could be endangered.

We are doing pretty well - we only need Erasers, crayons and construction paper and we will have made 10 kits this year! What have you done lately to give back some of your blessings to others? (This is not meant to be a guilt trip...just a thought starter!)
:)

Sentry Coupon Match Ups (7/7-7/13) - Beef Week

Enter to Win a trip for a family of Four to see the Brewers take on Houston September 2-5, 2011. Go to Sentryfoods.com to enter this week's code: triple

An updated local list of which stores double and which don't is coming soon!

Sentry Coupon Policy is here

*****The products that are on sale with the in-ad MANUFACTURER coupon as listed about can NOT be stacked with any other coupon.  Other than that, here are the deals:

Check to see if your store takes IPs (Internet Printable Coupons) before printing some
of the matched up deals...not all do.

Remember, Not everything in the ad is a good bargain, it's not all ON sale but is all FOR sale
:)

Produce Deals

Green Giant Idaho Potatoes $1.99 (5# bag) - weigh them and get a heavier bag.
Use in ad coupon to get sale price

Cantaloupe $1.50

Southern Peaches $.99/#

Meat Deals

FINALLY - a beef week at Sentry!
It seems like it has been a long time since they have had one....woo-hoo!
The first few are BONELESS -- which means more meat and less "garbage" in the price you pay.

Angus Beef Boneless Chuck Roast $2.99/#

Angus Beef Boneless Chuck Steak $2.99/#

Angus Beef Boneless Rump Roast $2.99/#

***The beef stew meat is on sale too - but even Julia Childs said don't use it - cut up a roast instead. This is good advice as the stew meat is $.20/# more than the boneless roast, LOL!

Angus Beef Boneless Round Steak $3.19/#

***Whole chickens are on sale for $1.29/# -- HyVee has them for $.79/# this week, with a 15% discount on Fri and Sat (their two day sale)

Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops $1.99/#

Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast $1.99/#

Dairy Deals

Athenos Greek Yogurt $1
Use the $1/2 printable from here
Final price: Two FREE with doubled coupon

Deans Milk Chugs $.75

Dean's Chocolate Milk (Gallon) $2.99
Use the $1/1 from the 2/13 SS
Final price $.99 after doubling

FREE dozen Sentry Large Eggs with the purchase of a Cook's Ham Slice
Use in ad coupon to get the deal.

Frozen Deals

Tony's Original Pizza $1.66
Use in add coupon to get the sale price

Smart Ones Entrees or Classic Favorites $2
Use the $2/5 from here or the
$3/5 from here
Final price: as low as $1.40 each

Cole's Garlic Bread or Breadsticks $2
Use the $.50/1 from here
Final price: $1 each when doubled

Grocery Deals

KC Masterpiece $1.66
Use the $1/1 from the 5/15 SS
Final price: Better than Free after doubled

Juicy Juice 48oz bottle $1.99
Use the $1/1 from here (if included in sale)
Final price: Free after doubled

**Check the liquor department for wine tag coupons -- off of meat, watermelon, bottled water, etc. Make sure they are no other purchase necessary! The ad isn't clear and these are GREAT coupons to have!

East Towne Mall - Sidewalk Sale!

Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10

Treat Yourself to a Big Sale! Find great deals on clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, electronics and much more!

***If you are like me and have a mall GC to use up - this can be a good time to go! I plan on hitting the mall Wednesday night as many stores have their sale items ready and let you shop early. (He he he he........)

It's July 5th!

What does this mean? Hit the Independence Day Clearance Sales!

You can get holiday home decor items, patriotic edible treats and fun things for the kiddos at 50% off or more and then tuck them away for NEXT year. OK, not the edible treats...LOL!

Who cares if the Oreos have a red or blue center? They still taste the same! Red, white and blue marshmallows still melt the same for a S'more...Patriotic confetti cake mix or frosting will still be tasty when you whip it up. Red, white and blue goldfish crackers still light a smile on a little person's face.

Just because you are getting these at sale prices, doesn't mean that coupons aren't allowed! Maximize your savings with your coupons and take things home for almost FREE.

Happy shopping!

More Proctor and Gamble Coupons!

Didn't get the insert in today's paper? No worries, send for your own booklets!

Use the links below to sign up for a free $35 Proctor and Gamble coupon booklet. You can sign up for one every 30 days...from each site!
:)

Dawn P and G Organize in Style Coupon Book
Cascade P and G Organize in Style Coupon Book
Cascade P and G Organize in Style Coupon Book
Mr. Clean P and G Organize in Style Coupon Book
Febreze Pand G Organize in Style Coupon Book
Swiffer P and G Organize in Style Coupon Book
Olay P and G Organize in Style Coupon Book

New Menard's Rebate Deals

I shared info about their Rebate program last year ... see here.

This is kind of like the Register Rewards at Walgreen's but you have to mail in the form to get your perks back...even though you can still roll them along. What is nice is the simple fact that these do NOT expire, so you can be patient and roll them over when you find the right deal.

I LOVE the FREE after rebate items, but will settle for less than free, if I can use up old rebate checks to make up the difference.
=)

Drywall Saw 6″ $3.50
Get $3.50 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 2)

Roller Shade 37"x60" $2.00
Get $2.00 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 3)

Blacktop Crack Filler Tube $4.00
Get $4.00 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 4)

Carpenter Pencil Sharpener $1.50
Get $1.50 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 4)

Fan Bulbs 4pk $3.00
Get $3.00 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 2)

Spic and Span Lint Rollers 3pk $5.00
Get $5.00 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 2)

4 Zone Timer $5.00
Get $5.00 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 3)

Go Green Cat Pan Liner 8-15ct $3.50
Get $3.50 MIR
= FREE!! (Limit 10)

You can see the other big deals of the week here at Sarah's Deals

Meal Plan Monday

It's the beginning of a new week!
OK, during the All You Magazine Challenge, it's really Meal Plan SUNDAY! (Sorry!)

In my coupon class, I teach people how to save money at the stores. That is half of the equation for saving money on food, meal planning is the other half to it.

You have to USE the food you have brought home and not let yourself make the "fast food run" - those add up fast and kill your budget!

Meal planning also saves you time - no more getting home and playing "open up the cupboard doors, what falls out is for dinner" game. You KNOW what you are going to make/eat and have the recipes and ingredients handy. THIS saves you both time and money, two great things!

Last week we did great - WAY under budget and there will be more of the same this week! With the holiday in there - we are going to a cookout, yet bringing tings from the stock pile: crackers and hot dogs.
Here is the plan for the week: Any time you see ** it means it was something pulled out of the freezer.

Here is the list:

Breakfast will include:
- Blueberry Pancakes!
- Emerald Breakfast To Go Granola/Nut packs
- boxed cereal (might as well, we have 30 boxes in stock!)
- Strawberry waffles
- breakfast cookies
- smoothies

Lunches as normal (sandwiches, soup, left overs, tappas plates) and for dinner...

Sunday: Grilled steak, roasted asparagus, sweet potato fries**
Monday : 4th of July Cookout**
Tuesday - Tossed salad topped with Feta, sliced steak, strawberries, red onion** - and dinner rolls**
Wednesday - Pasta Night! I am going to use that left over Greek Chicken** from our neighbor in a cream sauce with Italian veggies**. (I didn't do it last week)
Thursday - Macaroni bake
Friday - Fridge Clean Out!
Saturday - Spaghetti with a red sauce and small salad

What are you going to feed YOUR family this week?

Happy Independance Day!

Parades, fireworks and fun food -

have a GREAT day with your family and friends!

All You Magazine Challenge Week 2

We came home from the wedding celebration and got back into every day life:
I had a little altitude sickness to recover from and we house sat one night.

Still, we managed to basically live off our stockpile - with an infusion of fresh fruits!
We did MUCH better than week #1 - and might even beat that this coming week!

In case you are curious, here is what we ate over the week:

Sunday

B- Strawberries, Mango, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, lemon pistachio poppy seed scones, broccoli egg scramble
L- (none - it was brunch, not breakfast)
D- Pizza at Bonni Brae (treated)

Monday

B - granola bars, juice (flying home)
L-  more granola, Emerald breakfast to go mixed nuts, juice
D - turkey and dressing, potatoes and corn

Tues

B - waffles
L -  PbJ sushi with baby carrots
D - grilled chicken breasts, wild rice, baked beans

Wed

B Special K with Strawberries, milk
L baby carrots, shredded grilled chicken
D Creamed Chipped Beef over toast, baby carrots

Thurs

B - granola bars and the last of the soy milk!
L - Emerald Breakfast to go mixed nuts, flavored water, granola bars (on plane)

D - Mushroom ravioli in a red sauce. More baby carrots. (sigh)
Fri

B- strawberries and cantaloupe for Miss Sarah, A bagel with whipped cream cheese and thinly sliced strawberries for me!
L- burgers and sweet potato fries
D- frozen pizza, watermelon

Sat

B- whole grain toast, with peanut butter, Milk
L- SpaghettiOs, baby carrots
D - Fridge clean out

Tracking of expenses:

$75 budget for the week:

-$26.27 from Aldi
$5.17 from the bread outlet

$31.44 for the week, $43.56 under budget for the week

I came in 58% under budget.

Whole Food deals for 6/29 - 7/5

Here are your Whole Foods Match Ups for the week thanks to Healthy Life Deals.

Note, prices will vary from store to store so please be sure to check the prices at your store.  Also, be sure to check with your Whole Foods to be sure they will allow you to stack a store coupon with a manufacturer coupon.

You head over here to print Whole Foods Printable Coupons

PRODUCEOrganic Vidalia Onions $0.99lb
Organic Zuchinni $0.99 lb

Luna Bar $0.75 Buy 15
10% case discount= $10.12
use 15- $0.50/1 Luna bar Mambo Sprouts Printable or Mambo Sprouts Spring Booklet
$0.17 each after coupons and case discount

Lightlife Smart Dogs $3.00use $1/1 Ligthlife Mambo Sprouts Spring Booklet
and use $1/1 Lightlife  Whole Deal March/April
$1.00

Ben and Jerry’s  Ice Cream $3.00use $1/1 Ben and Jerry’s Whole Foods Printable or Whole Deal Booklet
and use $1/1 Ben and Jerry’s RedPlum 6/12/11
Total Price= $1.00

Kashi 7 Whole Grain Flakes, Indigo, Simple Maize  $3.00 Buy 2
use 2- $1/1 Kashi Mambo Sprouts Spring Booklet
and use  $1/2  Kashi Whole Food Printable or Whole Deal Booklet
$1.50 each after coupons

Food Should Taste Good $2.00
$1.00 Printable Coupon
Total Price= $1.00

You can head over here to check out the rest of the Whole Foods Match Ups

Pierce's IGA Coupon Match Ups (6/30-7/6)

I am a slacker this week - I totally missed doing the list for this store!

Check it out here - she did it. I will make sure I don't miss you this week! 

HyVee Ad Match Ups this week!

***Keep in mind my guidelines: $1/# for fresh produce and $2/# or less for meat

They have a 2 day Sale Again! (Friday and Saturday)
If you go and something is out...,
GET A RAIN CHECK - HyVee in Madison: rain checks have NO expiration date!

 

Produce Deals

• Red Ripe Strawberries (4# pack) $4.99 - (a 2-Day Sale Item)
• **ALDI has them for just $.99/#
• Homegrown Green Cabbage $.49/#
• Artisan Sweet Red Onions $.88/#
• Green Giant Klondike Baby Red Potatoes $1.88 for a 3# bag (weigh them and get a heavier bag!)

Meat Deals

2 Day sale items:

 

15% off all the meat, seafood, lunch meat and deli items you ca fit into one of their grocery sacks. That doesn't mean it is ALL a great deal - take your calculator with you and do some basic math
:)

 

All Week Long:

• Blue Ribbon Pork Loin value Pack Country Style Ribs $1.99/# (included in the 15% off sale!)
• HyVee 100% Natural Fresh Whole Chicken $.79/# (included in the 15% off sale!) 

Other Notables 

 

2 Day Sale Items:

• Bakery Fresh Muffin 4 packs - BOGO

 All Week:

 

Powerade Sports Drink $.49

 

Pillsbury Classic Brownie Mix $.99

Use the $1/2 from the 6/22 RP

Final price: $.49

 

HyVee Sherbet $1.99 (1.75 QT)

 

Kellogg's Pop Tarts $2.50

Use the $.70/1 printable from here

Final price: $1.80

 

Dannon Yogurt $.50

 

Anderson Erickson Dip $.97

 

Gain Dishwashing Liquid $.99

 

Charmin Basic TP $5.68 (12 double roll pack)

Used the $.25 from the P&G 7/3

Final price: $5.43

***There are a lot of Charmin Qs out there - but not for this variety

 

Bounty Basic paper towels $5.68 (8 roll pack)

Use the $1/1 from the 6/12 RP

Final price: $4.68

 

Puffs $1.25

Use the $.50/1 from the 6/26 RP

Final price: $.75

 

Fancy Feast Cat food $.50 (3 oz can)

Use the $1/18 from the 5/22 RP

Final price: $.43 each

 

Hot Pockets and Lean Cuisine Meals $2

Used the $1/1 Snackers (if included) from the 6/26 SS

Final price: $1

Cub Food's List for the week!

It's July - which is National Ice Cream Month!

***Keep in mind my guidelines: $1/# for fresh produce and $2/# or less for meat

They have a FREE Summer Coupon Booklet called

Fresh Summertime Fun with over $20 of money saving offers

and Exclusive recipes - available at the store.

They also have manufacturer's coupons that you can use at Copp's / Pick N Save!

Get a coupon to save $5 off your next purchase of $25+
by signing up for their email list at Cub.com/savefive

There is a two day sale this week at Cub's -- still, I didn't see ANY decent produce deals this week in the ad!  Cantaloupe twice the price of the super yummy ones I got at Aldi on Thursday, high apple prices and more.


Even the meat deals are lack luster - we have seen that same ground turkey at Copps / Pick N Save for just a dollar a pound...it's just not an ad that I am really excited about!


You can still get that $5 off $25 purchase coupon but -- I think I will pass.

Check it out here for the coupon match ups this week!

Walgreen's Deals of the Week

Check out this post from Iheartwags.com -- Not a lot of freebies this week, sorry!

Target deals for the week -

Check out this post from Totally Target!

New DVD and Blu-ray Movie Coupons!

There are several new DVD & Blu-ray movie coupons available to print. ou can sort by the “Hom Entertaiment” categoy on the left to find them fast.

$3 off All That Jazz Music Edition on DVD $3 off Crazy Heart on Blu-ray™ $3 off History of the World Part 1 on Blu-ray™ $3 off King and I 50th Anniversary Edition $3 off Moulin Rouge on Blu-ray™

      $3 off Oklahoma! on DVD

      $3 off Rocky Horror Picture Show on Blu-ray™

      $3 off South Pacific on Blu-ray™

      $3 off The Sound of Music on Blu-ray™

      $3 off Walk the Line on Blu-ray™

13 THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU

Yes, this is one of the emails you might see - but it's full of great ideas!

Sadly, crime goes up in a recession (even though it's been two years now since the experts say the recession ended...) These are simple, common sense type of things we can all do to protect our belongings.
:)

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it..

5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house.. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.

9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)

10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.

12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at http://www.faketv/.com/)


8 MORE THINGS A BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU:

1. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

2. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

3. I'll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.

4. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

5. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

6. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address. (**Seriously, A friend of mine got hit and it was narrowed down to their FB posting - sorry Anne!)

7. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.

8. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs http://www.crimedoctor.com/ and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.

Checking in...

It's been a bit since I have been online! 

Yesterday, miss Sarah and I picked forty pounds of sour cherries, before we had some friends over to swim and beat the heat. After they left, I started pitting them and putting them into one gallon baggies for the freezer.

Gotta tell you -- that is a lot 'o cherries to pit, one by one. (sigh).

My hand is taking a break for a while, but I made it through over 3/4 of them.
:)

It was also a good day to get the new canvas canopy on the "rack" -- so there is a15 x 15 screened in gazebo of sorts next to the pool. It's now time to just relax a bit and wait it out before swimming again...I've done enough "work" to tick off my Fibromyalgia and flare my arthritic shoulder, LOL!

What's keeping me motivated? That was forty pounds or organic cherries - and will make some AWESOME jam and pie filling in a few months, when it is cool enough to play with them and can the results. That eight seven pounds of strawberries looks pretty easy to deal with, in perspective.  I might have to pick a few more up at Aldi before Wednesday.

Being Saturday, it IS the official end of my weekly budget, and things haven't changed. I have NOT spent anymore money this week and will summarize the meals later. I think I should get the swimsuit back on..............

Catch you later!

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