Operation $40K

Thank you for coming to visit 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 over 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 . I hope you can put your new knowledge to good use quickly! Blessings, Dannelle

Here is my plan for Walgreen's on Sunday -- the deals/match ups went out yesterday. #1 Chex Mix are 4/$6.00 -use the $1.00 q from Jan coupon booklet. -use (4) $.50 q's on chocolate Chex mix or (2) $.50/2 Chex mix from the 12/11 ss insert. Get a $2.00 RR Syntha 6 Meal replacement bar $1.89 Get $1.89 RR $4.89 OOP, get 3.89 back (LOOSE $1) #2 Toms of Maine $3.99 Get $3 RR 1 Butterball chicken broth @$.50 (filler item) -use 3.89 in RR from Transaction 1 $.60 OOP, get $3 back (MAKE $2.40) #3 2 Colgate @$3 (to donate) -use (2) $.75/1 from 1/1 SS Get $4 RR Syntha 6 Meal replacement bar $1.89 -use $3 in RR from Transaction 2 Get $1.89 RR $3.39 OOP, get $5.89 back (MAKE $2.50) #4 Reach Floss $2.99 -use the $1/1 from Smartsource.com Get $2 RR Tom's of Maine toothpaste $3.99 Get $3RR -use $5.89 from Transaction #3 1 Butterball chicken broth @$.50 (filler item) $.59 OOP, get $ 5.00 back (MAKE $4.41) #5 Tylenol Precise Pain Relief $5.99 -use the $3

One thing people ask me is "How much time do you take to plan your shopping trips"? Seriously, not much -- it helps to have the ad match ups, LOL. I figured this plan out in less than 10 minutes -- it took me more time to type it out! I plan to hit Walgreen's, Target, Copps and possibly Aldis this week. First of all -- Walgreen's on Sunday: 4 Chex Mix for $.25 each 2 FREE Colgate (donate) FREE Reach Floss A few Syntha Bars FREE 4 Maalox for $1 each (for my brother) 1-2 Tom's Maine Toothpaste for Miss Sarah @$.99  **Details on those deals in ad match up HERE . I still have to tweak how I will roll the RRs so I benefit the most. Then Target after church for the 10 Weight Watcher's Smart Ones for $.79 each as I posted HERE . There will be NO out of pocket cost as I have gift cards to use from that Glade Candle Deal. Then, I know I am hitting Copp's On Wednesday -- The Powerbar Bar Deal is just too darned great! $.80 each (normally $1.49) and

You can find them here -- at Totally Target. Make sure you thank Kerry for her great work! :) As for the holiday clearance...what is left should be at 90% off! I've already talked about thinking "out of the box" on holiday clearance -- also think about the $ 1 spot - that  is where I get holiday "buckets' for next years gif t baskets and princess jewelry for just $.50 each. Also check food aisles for holiday cake mixes, frostings, and cupcake liners -- good for anytime of the year...even "limited edition coffee" -- do a self scan on it first to verify. :) Happy Shopping!

From Reader Amanda in Oregon: I just found a hot deal to let your blog readers know about. It's good at several area stores. There's a $5 rebate (in the form of a gift card) on Theraflu Warming Syrup or Caplets found here: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=theraflu%20mail%20in%20rebate&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CDYQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theraflu.com%2FTheraflu_Rebate_Rules_and_Offer.pdf&ei=0XwHT_rCJ-ewsAKUgpmRCg&usg=AFQjCNFt3HOY9nE180Ep_gZjkU7GfvY_rg&cad=rja There's also a $3/1 Theraflu Warming product from either SS or RP exp. 1/21/12. Thereaflu products are usually around $5 on sale, so this is a possible $3 MONEYMAKER! Thanks for sharing!

In Sunday's ad (1/8) there is a deal where you get a $5 gift card when you buy 10 of them, for $1.89 each. *There is a Target Coupon for $3 off WYB10 HERE *Add this $3/1 Manufacturer's Coupon $3.00 off 10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones So, 10 @$1.89 = $18.90 -less the $3/10 Target Q -less the $3/10 Manu Q -Get $5 gift card back Means it is like paying $7.90 for ten, or $.79 each! (Thanks Totally Target!)

I know I put this out on Saturday mornings, I just couldn't wait until tomorrow- too many great deals! I zipped over to http://www.iheartwags.com/ and scoped out the upcoming ad - OK -- A long list this week or FREE or mostly F REE items: Chex Mix are 4/$6.00 -use the $1.00 q from Jan coupon booklet. -use (4) $.50 q's on chocolate Ch ex mix or (2) $.50/2 Chex mix from the 12/11 ss insert. Get a $2.00 RR wyb 3 Ch ex mix. Final Price: $.25 each. Colgate 2/$6.00 -use (2) $.75/1 from 1/1 SS Get $4 RR Final Price: $.25 each** FREE if you have the $1/1 from the Diabetes and You magazine Reach Floss $2.99 -use the $1/1 from Smartsource.com Get $2 RR Final Price: FREE Biotene Gum: Buy one for $1.99, get one 50% off -use the $2.50/2 from the 1/1 RP OR  Final Price: $.24 each $2.00 OFF any TWO (2) Biotene® products Kids Omega Smart Ultimate fish oils, 60 ct Omega-3 with DHA - $10 Get $10 RR Final Price: FREE Syntha 6 Meal replacement bar $1.89 Get $

This is the list of where I am going to be and when I am going to be there for January. It's a short list as it is a large month with Tupperware AND Miss Sarah has so much going on. - Saturday, January 7th (2012), Coupon class 10AM in Marshall at the Marshall Public Library. FREE (Library is sponsoring it) - Saturday, January 14th (2012) , Coupon class 10AM in Franklin at the Franklin Public Library, 9151 W Loomis Road , Franklin. FREE (Library is sponsoring it) - Saturday, January 14th (2012) , Coupon class 2:00PM Madison at the Hawthorne Public Library. 2707 E Washington Ave, Madison, FREE (Library is sponsoring it) - Tuesday, January 17th (2012) , Coupon class at 6:00 PM at the Monona Public Library, Monona. FREE (Library is sponsoring it) Sign up now! Space is limited, so please register online at the Monona Public Library website www.mononalibrary.org (use the red "Register for Events" button) or call 608 222-6127 to sign up or to stop in at the library a

A GREAT way to restock your coupons after having to toss so many from 12/31!! This Sunday there will be a: RedPlum Coupon Preview Smarsource Coupon Preview Insert 1 and 2 Preview General Mills Coupon Preview Target Johnson & Johnson Coupon Preview Walmart Coupon Preview I am exicted that there are more Pom coupons! I want to try making jelly from the juice :)

This is like a Mail In Rebate that you don't have to mail  in! Here are the current offers: SavingStar Grocery eCoupons Buy 1 Krazy Glue, Save 50¢. Expires 2/1/2012. One time use only. Buy 1 GUM® Go-Betweens®, Save 75¢. Expires 2/1/2012. One time use only. Buy 2 GUM® Toothbrushes (does not include Crayola Kids), Save $1.00. Expires 2/1/2012. One time use only. Buy 1 GUM® Eez-Thru Flosser®, Save 75¢. Expires 2/1/2012. One time use only. Buy 2 Keebler® Cookies (6.6 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match), Save $1.00. Expires 1/25/2012. One time use only. Buy any 3 Kellogg's® Cereals (10 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match), Save $1.00. Expires 1/25/2012. One time use only. Buy 1 package of Scott Paper Towels 4+ rolls, long lasting or mega rolls, Save $1.00. Expires 1/18/2012. One time use only. Buy 1 Diamond Crystal Salt Sense, Save 35¢. Expires 1/31/2012. One time use only. Buy 1 Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, Save 40¢. Expires 1/