Operation $40K

At Walgreen's, starting tomorrow: Glade Plugins Scented oil warmer, (2 pk) $4.49 get a $1.50 RR Yes, there should be a $1/1 coupon in the Sunday paper, but there is more! There is a National Catalina offer out there! Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Twin Refills   (Between 3-19-12 and 4-15-12) Buy 2 and Get $1 OYNO Buy 3 Get $2 OYNO Buy 4 or More and get $3.00 OYNO This is ALSO good at Copps, Pick N Save, HyVee, Logli/Schnucks, and Piggly Wiggly..I didn't see Sentry,Target or CVS on the list...but might have missed them! So at Walgreen's this week Buy 2 at $4.49 each (same transaction) -use (2) $1/1 coupons Get a $1.50 RR Get a $1.00 Catalina Final Price: $4.48+ tax for 2, or $2.24 each. Not bad...but you might do better at Copps/PnSave with a double coupon day? They usually run $4.99 so buy 4 -use (4) $1/1 coupons (doubled) Get a $3 Catalina Final Price: $8.96 or $2.24 each. Nope - same price, LOL!   Save up to $3.00 in future savings when you b...

Welcome to my site! I LOVE helping people save money at the stores so they can put it to a more effective use for their families! I saved $40,000 in less than one year from just making a few simple changes in our family budget - you can too! Couponing and Meal Planning are just the tip of the iceberg - but account for about 50% of my savings! You will find my class schedule , recipes and most importantly, printable coupon links all on their own pages, at the top of my blog...along with tabs for the different stores and the local stores' coupon policies . I am on Twitter and Facebook too (under Operation 40K) if you want to schedule a class or have any questions, please just shoot me an email at op40K@aol.com . Blessings, Dannelle

We are so used to the $.25/1 pack that it's nice to see a higher value one! It's says Walmart but it *IS* a manufacturer's coupon! I usually find the best deals on this again, at Copps/Pick N Save -- it should be on sale SOON! $0.75 off Quilted Northern Ultra Plush GET COUPON

This is OFTEN on sale at either Walgreen's or Copps/Pick N Save for $1.00 -- so get this new coupon NOW, before it is gone and you will score a FREEBIE! $1.00 off any (1) NIVEA Lip Care product GET COUPON

I simply LOVE the report feature of the Just Between Friends Sale!  I told you that I would update you on the progress...and the reports of yesterday's sales are up. Thursday (vendor/volunteer sale) - 20 items sold for a total of $79.00 Friday  (public first day)-  50 more items sold for a total of $194.00 Saturday (vendor/volunteer 1/2 price sale) - Sunday (public 1/2 price sale) - The best part? Five of those items I bought for just TEN CENTS EACH at a Dollar General Seasonal Clearance sale ! 8 pairs of the $1 shoes sold along with ALL of the baby outfits! Let's see what tomorrow's reports look like - I don't let my stuff get marked half price unless I have had it in the sale a few times. I have only 20 things that fall into that category, so I don't expect to see much move over the next two days. :)

I zipped over to http://www.iheartwags.com/ and scoped out the upcoming ad - it is NOT all the deals in the flier, just the ones that are FREE, or almost FREE. It's a small list this week! Got 2B Stylers, 2 for $10.00 -use (2) $3.00/1 from the 2/12 RP Get a $5.00 RR Final price = $1 MM Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, 2 for $6.00 -use (2) $1.00/1 from the 3/11 SS Get a $3.00 RR Final price = $1.00 for 2, $.50 each U by Kotex feminine items, 2 for $7.00 -use (2) $1.00/1 from the 3/25 SS G et $3.00 in RR Final price = $2.00, $1.00 each Easter Chocolate Eggs or Bunny $.39 -use the $1/2 Mars products from the 3/18 RP Final Price = 2 for FREE (no overage in their policy) Happy Shopping!

This Sunday we should see 2 inserts: a Smart Source and a Red Plum . We have coupons for C&H sugar, Betty Crocker, Glade, Nestle & Softsoap, etc.   Please remember when looking at the previews that some areas get different values of the same coupon or don't get certain coupons at all. This just gives you a guideline of what might be there. :) There are more ways to get coupons if you don't get what you want in the inserts: 1) Printable Coupons 2) Clipping Services

You can find them here -- at Totally Target. Make sure you thank Kerry for her great work! :) Happy Shopping!

I simply LOVE the report feature of the Just Between Friends Sale!  I told you that I would update you on the progress...and the reports of yesterday's sales are up. Thursday (vendor/volunteer sale) - 20 items sold for a total of $79.00 The best part? Five of those items I bought for just TEN CENTS EACH at a Dollar General Seasonal Clearance sale ! 7 pairs of the $1 shoes sold! Let's see what tomorrow's reports look like - the public sale started at 11AM today. :)

That's right - TRIPLE coupons at Logli this week! The sad part? Their ad isn't stellar! Take your coupon box or coupon binder with you and see what else you can come up with. Here is how it works: Limit of 20 Triple Coupons per day. NO mulitple transactions but you can visit them EVERY DAY! Triple coupons apply to coupons that are $0.55 face value or less. (Like their doubled ones) . A limit of 3 like coupons per transaction (no getting 20 of the same deal) Other important info: No rain checks. Coupon value may not exceed price of item.(no overages) Excludes FREE coupons, Schnucks/Hilander/Logli coupons, tobacco coupons and items prohibited by law. That all being said, this match up is based off the Janesville, WI store.    This doesn't cover everything in their add, just the bargains. Just remember that everything in their ad is FOR sale, not ON sale... Produce Deals --Look for $1/# or less for fresh, seasonal items --Weigh bags to get the he...

Sentry Coupon Policy is here Check to see if your store takes IPs (Internet Printable Coupons) before printing some of the matched up deals...not all do. Again, lean pickin's this week -- sorry! Remember, Not everything in the ad is a good bargain, it's not all ON sale but is all FOR sale I didn't get to it and I know I won't -- but Stretch Your Dollars Waukesha did it already. Nothing really jumped out at me as a big bargain this week -- Aldi had MUCH better produce prices, even the Sentry Meat prices seemed a tad higher than everyone else.  I saw the Minute Maid Juice Boxes for $2.99 - if your store doubles, you could get it for $.99 with this coupon $1.00 off on one (1) Minute Maid Juice Box 10-pk GET COUPON You can their ad match up  HERE

Here is another hot item from my Pinterest Boards... An Easter Egg Lunch! Well, that wasn't the complete idea shared by brandyscrafts.blogspot.com  - they had more like a scavenger hunt. This next week is the LAST week before Miss Sarah's school spring break. I think I will send her last lunch in plastic eggs... like the picture shows. HOW FUN is that for the day before vacation starts??? Remember, life is about creating memories... Blessings- Dannelle

Here's the latest news for those interested... Walmart Greeters Will No Longer Greet At The Door - Careers Articles I know Miss Sarah will be sad - she likes getting the smiley face stickers! (Not that we shop there that often...) I feel bad for the Seniors who had a job that was easier for them to do. What are your thoughts?

It's Flash Friday on our Facebook page! A few fun things being given away today: P&G coupon book with $28.75 of coupons! (Even a $1.00 TP coupon in it!) A piece of the Tupperware Microfiber Line (When dry, you can dust with it. When wet, you can clean with it) A Coupon Envelope! The fun starts at 11:30 - most rounds only last 90 minutes. Our facebook page is HERE

April is Birthday Month in Tupperware and to kick off the new summer catalog there are TONS of great sales specials and extra bonuses for hosts! The month has 30 days and I've set a goal to have 30 book parties running this month. I've almost run out of dates for in home parties so I'm looking for people who want to earn FREE Tupperware by collecting orders from family and friends. The $75 order I just got will go to your party when you book it....just shoot me a note at op40k@aol.com  if you are interested. Now, back to our regular program.......

With Easter right around the corner -- this will help with even lower prices on the Ham bargains! $2.00 off HORMEL CURE 81 Boneless Ham

A lot of fun stuff this Weekend =) Saturday 3/24 Indoor Farmer's Market I SOOOO can't wait for the outdoor one to start - but here is a close fix: 7:30-noon at the Madison Sr Center. 330 W. Mifflin St., Madison Super Saturday Story time - at Barn's N Noble Bookstore (10:30 AM - 11:15 AM) Super Saturday Imagination Story time is on the first and third Saturday of each month and begins at 10:30am. It's an amazing adventure for children and their family to take together! Kids in the Rotunda  Every Saturday October thru May - Overture Center for the Arts Overture Center offers free arts programs designed for children and families at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM. The popular performing arts series for children and families offers a relaxed, kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional musicians, storytellers, jugglers, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted. Kids in the Rotunda...

These are NEW and will go fast - print them quick! These are $.99 at Walgreen's this week - you can turn it into $.49 -- and they make a GREAT donation item for Personal Essential Pantries! $0.50 off any CAREFREE product GET COUPON $1.00 off (1) STAYFREE product GET COUPON $0.75 off any (1) o.b. product GET COUPON

My Friend Amy tipped me off to this - a local survey/research company that also does paid product pannels. She actually got paid $20 to eat ice cream, LOL! The company is called City Research Solutions, LLC and is located in downtown Janesville. They are recruited by companies from all over looking for customer type feedback so that they can fine tune their products before they place them on the market. They send surveys to complete via email and you can earn "points" that accumulate and you are able to pick gift cards or other merchandise when redeaming your points. You might get a couple surveys a month that take less than 5 minutes to complete. This is rewarded by points. Sometimes these surveys are looking for people who would qualify to come in and be on a pannel and give your opinion on it. This is where the money comes in!! If you are picked, they will give you points AND Cash! All pannels are done at their office in Janesville, but you don't have...

Calling all bloggers to co-host this Amazing Event ! (Color Will Vary) Mark Your Savings, and Shore Savings With Patti are currently accepting sponsors for the upcoming It’s My Party Kitchen Aid Giveaway Event. We will be giving away a Kitchen Aid Mixer to one Lucky Fan!!  The event will go live on April 11th at 12:01am EST thru April 25th at 12;01 am EST. The fee to take part is $10.00 for the Mandatory Facebook Plus Twitter Follow & $5.00 for an extra link , there will be no Admin. Fee for this Event All blogs will get back links! This is a very Popular Prize with Fans~ A recent KitchenAid giveaway Hosted by Jessica over @ Coupon Spice ended with over 100,000 Entries! If Enough Money is Collected A Second Prize and /or 3rd Prize will be Added the details for that Possible Prize is in the Sign up Form ( link is below). Prices Of Prizes Kitchen Aid Mixer $199( Plus Tax) Cover for Kitchen Aid Mixer $25 ( Plus Tax) Possible 2nd Prize ( Dependin...

If you would have asked me on Tuesday - I would have TOLD you that we would have Thunderstorms in Southern Wisconsin today. I could tell by the migraine that was so bad that I actually had to go in for a "rescue" shot. Yes, I slept very well that night... and the hubster was in charge of dinner. What is the perfect thing to serve when you have a splitting headache and are physically ill? Pizza apparently, LOL! It was a Salvatore's special for $23 (with tax and tip). It took a large chunk or our monthly budget but there were no complaints -- or if there were, I slept through them, LOL! Add the fact that I hit Aldi's today for some produce (GREAT Prices on everything from pears to green grapes) and we are getting close to running out of money! March Monthly Budget $100.00 -13.81 Copps 3/3 $86.19 to go +1.74 Walgreen's (did the Toothpaste Deal 3x with coupons and RRs) - 2.48 Aldi (pineapple and pears) 3/6 -$7.90 (school lunch 1x a week) -$13.53 Cop...

I have told you before that I am a Pintrist junkie. Seriously, I have 27 boards and over 500 pins. More on Pintrist another day... You know I am working on Miss Sarah's "Princess Room" -- here is the latest project: Corralling the accessories! I saw this on Pintrist (It's under my New House board) : And thought - SO EASY! It's just an old frame with ribbons stapled to the back!!!! I found THIS frame at the Treasure Mart in Monona for $.40 If you aren't familiar with the Treasure Mart - think Goodwill or St Vinny's with one big exception: Every month the item is there, it is marked down another 10%! This frame WAS $4.00 -- and came with a backing and glass (which I didn't want). It had been there 10 months and been missed on markdowns - so it was dropped 90% to just $.40. PERFECT! I will turn it sideways, paint a bit of it pink to match the decor, staple gun and ribbon it - and we will have a hair bow rack fit for a princess! I will hang it on...

In my coupon class - I talk about where to find coupons. Swagbucks is a GREAT spot where YOU get to reap the rewards for printing your coupons (that Coupons.com carries) instead of some blogger. :) Simply create your account, click on the coupons tab and start printing! You get 10 points for every coupon you print and use - so, ten a week would equal 5,000 points over the course of a year - almost enough to get a $50 Amazon gift card! The best part? It's FREE!!!! :) Get started HERE

Have you signed up with them yet? You don't see an instant drop at the register, but get it back AFTER the fact. Think of it as a 4th layer on the coupon shopping cake 1 = buying at sale pricing 2 = using a store coupon 3 = stacking with a manufacturer coupon (hopefully it gets doubled) 4 = mail in rebates 5 = SavingStar cash back! You can actually get PAID to take things home from the store -- Make MONEY on them!! Here is an example: Johnsonville Brats $4.25 On sale for $3.88 Store coupon $1.00  Use $1.00 manufacturer coupon (doubled) $1.00 SavingStar I bought a pack and paid $.12 at the store. I got $1 back from SavingStar. This PAYS me $.12 to bring them home! Keep in mind that this is a "dead" deal that I just shared ...but you can see how it works! What are you waiting for? Sign up today, seriously - it's so friggin' easy, and you could win 6 months of FREE groceries!

Welcome to my site! I LOVE helping people save money at the stores so they can put it to a more effective use for their families! I saved $40,000 in less than one year from just making a few simple changes in our family budget - you can too! Couponing and Meal Planning are just the tip of the iceberg - but account for about 50% of my savings! You will find my class schedule , recipes and most importantly, printable coupon links all on their own pages, at the top of my blog...along with tabs for the different stores and the local stores' coupon policies . I am on Twitter and Facebook too (under Operation 40K) if you want to schedule a class or have any questions, please just shoot me an email at op40K@aol.com . Blessings, Dannelle

Last year, for Father's day, we saw shirt kits that said something like: " The World's Best Daddy, Hands Down ". It came with a few different colors of fabric panit that you used to help the children make hand prints on it. Grand total? $18.00 SO, I just ordered a T-Shirt from Vistaprint that said the same exact thing for FREE (I had to pay shipping but combined it with a few other offers as you can see below) and can get a bottle of fabric paint at Michael's for about $1.00. Easy Peasy! While you are at Vistaprint - and making your own shirt -- Check out their other FREE items! * Go here and choose any of the FREE items to personalize * Start personalizing your item by choosing a design and customizing it * After you’re finished, add the item to your cart * Now click back on this link and choose another FREE item * Personalize and add to your cart * Keep doing this until you have added all of the free products you’d like to your cart * Head t...

I think it should be! And we need 3 servings a day.... Who is with me? :) Here is a FREE collection of Brownie recipes -- one of my favorite things to bring to summer potlucks! Now, I know I have that "Magic Brownie" pan somewhere ... off to find it! :)

A TON of coupons expire at the end of each quarter: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30, and 12/31. That means we weed through our coupon binders and coupon boxes and pull out all of those coupons that we can no longer use. Do NOT throw them out --  you can still put them to good use!! Our military families give up so much for us, that there is one simple thing we can do to give back to them: send them our expired coupons! I know, it sounds wacky - but they can use them for up to 6 months past the expiration date at the Commissary (for edible items) and their PX (for personal care items).  Here are a few things you need to know -- It takes a while to get them to the people who will use them, once a package is shipped over seas. That means all coupons have to be mailed with at least 4 months to go. All coupons have to be sorted into two groups: things people eat and things they dont. That is the difference between the Commissary and PX. You can only send manufacturer's coupons -- no s...

It's almost that time - the plant your garden time! =) What are you going to grow? Where is it going to go? How soon can you start it? This is a FREE resource for you -- and great for people like me who have brown thumbs, LOL! NOW is the time to get things started. :)

Here is a list of the coupon classes coming up - mark your calendars! - Saturday, March 24th (2012), 9:30-11:30 at the Waterford Public Library, Waterford. FREE (Library is sponsoring it) - Tuesday, March 27th (2012), 5:30-7:00 PM at the Darien Public Library, Darien. FREE (Library is sponsoring it). - Thursday, March 29th, 6:00 PM at the Johnson Creek Public Library, Johnson Creek. FREE (Library is sponsoring it). - Saturday, March 31st, 10AM-Noon at the Clinton Public Library, Clinton. FREE (Library is sponsoring it) - Wednesday, April 4th, 6PM at the DeForest Public Library, DeForest. FREE (Library is Sponsoring it) - Thursday, April 5th at the Gathering Place, Milton - Wednesday, April 11th, noon-1, Alliant Energy Center Brown Bag Lunch Series, Madison - Thursday, April 12th, 1PM at the McFarland Public Library, McFarland. FREE (Library is Sponsoring it) **You need to contact them to reserve a seat! - Saturday, April 14th 10AM-Noon at the Sun Prairie Public Librar...

A few things you need to know about these stores: You can double up to five manufacturer coupons (with a value of $1.00 or less) on Wednesdays and Saturdays, thru the end of April, then - it's just back to Wednesdays.   Your total order needs to be at least $25 before tax and after store coupons, and you need to use your Roundy's rewards card in order for your coupons to double. Individual store coupon policies may vary, so be sure to check in with customer service.... but the standard company policy is listed HERE  Don't forget about the Fuel Perks Program ( here ) or Ham Perks Promotion ( here ) ***The Yoplait Yogurt Club is something NEW: For every $20 of Yoplait items you buy before 4/11/2012, you get $5 off your next shopping visit. It is automatically tracked for you on your Roundy's store card. There are also a lot of 10 for $10 deals -- you can get just ONE item for $1 AND there are a ton of special offers like Unilever, ConAgra and Bayer where you...