Operation $40K

  It's no surprise that going to the movies now a days can be an expensive experience. Just Miss Sarah and I can run almost $30 if we go to a matinee, get a popcorn and a soda. Insane. The popcorn isn't even fresh! They pop it, put it into a bag, drag it into the back room. They bring it out of the back room and warm it up as they need it. (blech) I am NOT opening a discussion about who smuggles what into the theaters in their purse or diaper bag...it's between you, and your family. Just rethink the cans of soda that we can all hear you open in the dark - yes, we know what that sound is, LOL! We love the Kid's Series as it is CHEAP, they show Kid Friendly shows and it's great for either a super hot day or a day with so much rain that you feel housebound. Here are the details:   All titles will be shown in standard 2D only, and are rated PG. In accordance with the MPAA, PG titles should be investigated by parents before they let their youn...

I am saving my shopping until 5/18 when they are having DOUBLE double daze - where we can double TEN coupons per transaction (but more on that later) 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 March. 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 We have Fuel Perks Program ( here ) Make sure you take your own grocery bags -- you get $.05 for each one That may not seem like a lot but 10 a week, for 50 weeks is $25.00 !! Produce Deals --Look for $1/# or less for fresh, seasonal items --Weigh bags to get the heavier ones (ex: 10# bag of potatoes for $1.99, you might get an...

Friday (5/17) Family Splash Pool Party @ YMCA 6:30-8:30 at your local Y, This Party will include games and fun while teaching children to be safer around water. FREE for Facility & Program Members. Saturday (5/18) Madison DreamBank Event:Learn a New Language with LINGO Dreams become so much bigger when children learn another language. As their cognitive skills increase, so too does their academic performance. And the opportunities that accompany success in school open new doors to the world around them. Join us as we host Lango Foreign Languages for Kids. You’ll discover a unique program that uses fun activities and challenges to help children expand their verbal skills – and their potential to succeed. Perfect for kids of all ages. Let us know how many kids are in your g ... roup and which time slot you plan to attend when you RSVP. 10-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 1-2 p.m., Learn more & RSVP for this Free Event! http:// dreambank.amfam.com/stores/...

Here is a list of the current offers -- they are simply rewards you get, after you buy a product or combination of products. It comes in the form a coupon with a cash value for your next shopping experience. Cool - right? Simply print the ones you are interested in - they have all the details on them AND you can have them in your hands when you check out, just in case you didn't get it after you paid for the items. **This is a sponsored post. My "affiliate" income helps me support my church's food pantry and Homeless Mission Blessing Bag program and is no cost to you. Thank you for your support**

It looks like there will be two inserts in the paper this weekend ... a SmartSource and a RedPlum. You can check out what coupons are on the national line up -- but keep in mind that we may see slightly different ones in our own area. Want more coupons? Here is an easy way to get them: COUPON CLIPPING SERVICES You can always use a clipping service to get more insert coupons or ones that were not available in your local paper. I recommend these 4 sites Now that the Dollar Tree no longer carries the Sunday paper for $1.00 - it's time to talk discount subscriptions. (sigh) Check it out HERE to see if you have any special offers in your area. **This is a sponsored post. My "affiliate" income helps me support my church's food pantry and Homeless Mission Blessing Bag program. Thank you for your support**

It's here! Garage sale season! When you have little people, it can be one of the thriftiest ways to cloth them AND find other "treasures". I highlight it on the citywide map and it becomes one of the first places I hit the following year.   Make your list of desired items, pack your snacks, get their map and GO FOR IT! Monona (for some reason, I have NEVER had luck here) Watertown DeForest (My choice for the weekend!) Fennimore Barneveld   Want to know NEXT weekend's City Wide Sales? Check out our complete list HERE

Do you have expired coupons? 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 store or restaurant coupons. Operation $40K has adopted a base in the UK through the Overseas Coupon Program and will be sending out monthly packages...you are more than welcom...

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Master Price List and Tips Here: The ad this week is full of a lot of things for that perfect picnic orcook out -- from a dream hammock to ketchup. Now, let's talk produce specials! Large Haas Avocados $.49 Multi colored pepper 3-pack $2.49 Vidalia Onions $.49/lb in a 2 lb bag for $.99 Beefsteak Tomatoes $.99/lb Sweet Corn $1.29/4 pack Strawberries $.99/lb Don't forget your bags or the quarter you need to get a grocery cart out of hock for your shopping trip (you get the quarter back when you return the cart to cart jail).

Here are the Whole Foods deals for the week. Remember…. Some stores allow you to stack manufacturer coupons with store coupons. Buy a case and get a 10% discount. Bring your bags for .10 cents off your order per bag. Prices and deals will sometimes vary by store. Check out the current Whole Foods Printable Coupons . Sales, coupon policies and available items will vary by store. Please call your store to confirm and/or check your local ad. Healthy Life Deals has it for you here

The UW-Madison Astronomy Department offers free public observing at Washburn Observatory every 1-2 weeks throughout the year. The Open House sessions are hosted by UW astronomy graduate students. The public viewing sessions are informal, so there is no lecture or tour. The dome is open to the outside air so dress appropriately. Food and drinks, as well as flash photography are not allowed in the observatory. The status of the upcoming Washburn Observatory Open House is displayed in the Twitter Feed window to the right, which is usually updated approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the session. Please also note the free public observing opportunities offered through our Universe in the Park program and through UW Space Place . Accessibility Note: Unfortunately, to preserve the original character of Washburn, the telescope is not handicap accessible and is only reachable by climbing a flight of stairs. 1401 Observatory Drive, Madison 7:30-9:30PM on May...

**Remember, Piggly Wiggly stores are independently owned and their ads occasionally don't match up as prices may vary per store. (YMMV). If you shop at Frank's Elkhorn Store - they double up to $.50 every Wednesday - no limit as to how many but, limit of 2 like items. Keep in mind my suggested price points: $1/# or less for fresh, seasonal produce And for meat: $1/# or less for bone in birds and ground turkey $2/# or less for ground beef, boneless skinless chicken, ham and pork $3/# or less for beef roasts and bacon $4/# or less for seafood Happy Shopping! Thanks to Ashley from Coupons for Wisconsin for the great match up! See it HERE

I don't have a KMart close to me -- I have to drive at least 30 miles to get to one but DO occasionally shop there. I know that a lot of people in Janesville do, so I will try to cover it more often. :) ***Make Sure You Get Their Card*** Kmart has a Shop Your Way Rewards Member Loyalty Card that you will want to make sure you are signed up for. It is FREE and just like any other loyalty card you will receive coupons and special offers. You can sign up at Kmart.com !! Our Friend Ashley from Coupons From Wisconsin did an ad match up for us - check it out HERE

If you have taken my Coupon Clipping 101 class - you know that this is owned by the same parent company as Aldi! What differs between the two is the fact that TJs takes coupons!!! HERE is their basic price list H ERE is their Ad Match Up -- thanks to Healthy Life Deals!

It's Tuesday! Make sure you check out the offers from Tampax on their Facebook page HERE What have they had? Coupons and FREE Samples! WHY do we like samples? Because they often come with high value coupons! :)

I LOVE the FREE money that manufacturers give us in the form of coupons and love it even better when the stores double that money! Since this Saturday Roundys stores double TEN coupons per transaction I really can't miss this opportunity. We don't really need anything so this time it is all about stuff to donate. I shared with you last week the fact that one of the local schools needs some items for their in house food pantry. I plan to aid them. :) Before you say anything, have no fear! I called my store already and place a pre-order for Saturday morning. No Shelf-Clearing here. Transactions 1 and 2 30 Boxes Hamburger Helper at $1.00 $30.00 - (10) $0.75/3 = $15.00 Transactions 3 and 4 10 Sure Deodorants @ $2.00 5# Roma tomatoes @ $1.00/lb (to pop into the dehydrator) $5.00 - (10) $1.00/1 coupons = $5.00 Transaction 5 and 6 10 Temptations Cat Treats @ $1.59 10 Ronzoni Pasta @ $1.00ish (1.29 I think) $25+ - (5) $1.00/2 Temptations and (5) $1.00/2 Ronzoni...