Schnucks 10/20-10-26

Looks like there are a some good deals to be had at Schnucks this week.
Skinless boneless breast of chicken $1.79 lb

• Bratwurst $1.79 lb
• Big G cereals $2  Use printable coupon from coupons.com (left) or here
• Kellogg's cereals $2.50 Coupon here (Also down load coupon at coupons.com left for $1 off peanut butter when you buy Rice Krispies; $1 off flour when you buy 2 corn flakes and $1 off cocoa when you buy Cocoa Krispies ) 
• Durkee vanilla extract and select baking spices $1 (good time to be stocking up on baking supplies)
• Betty Crocker cake mixes $1 get coupon here
• Kraft marshmallows or marshmallow cream $1
• Kraft American cheese $2 coupon here
• Maxwell House coffee $6.99 here
• Huggies diapers $9.97 printable coupon $3 off 2 at coupons.com left

Save-a-Lot

I don't know a lot about Save a Lot but figured some might like to get in on the $5 off of a $25 purchase they are offering. here

Upcoming Red Plum insert 10/24

Here is a look at what might be expected in the Red Plum insert this Sunday. Remember there are regional variations and larger city newspapers tend to have more of the coupons. Larger city papers are available at Barnes and Noble and at Borders

Aleve product 40ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Aleve -D product any Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Alka-Seltzer or Alka-Seltzer Plus product 10 ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Powder Packs product any Save $3.00/1 (11/30)
Axe 8.45oz, 12oz and 18oz Shower Gel Or Detailer B1G1 FREE value to Save $5.99 (12/19)
Ball Park products Save $.75/2 (12/31)
Bayer Aspirin product 24 ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Bronkaid Product any Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Carolina or Rice Rices Save $.50/1 (1/31/11)
Carolina Rice Mixes Save $1.00/3 (1/31/11)
Citracal product any Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Guinness, Harp Lager or Smithwick’s Ale Mail in form Save $2.00 (11/30)
Hatfield Ham Steak Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat 8oz or larger .55/1  (12/31)
I-Caps vitamin formula #2.00/1 (1/31/11)
Jimmy Dean D-Lights products Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
L’Oreal Elnett hairspray 11oz standard size no trial Save $3.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal EverPure Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment Save $1.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal EverStrong Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment Save $1.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Kids Toy Story Shampoo or any other L’Oreal Kids product Save $.75/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Lash Boosting Serum or Power system Save $2.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Paris Eye Cosmetic Item Save $1.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Preference Save $2.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Root Rescue product Save $1.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal RevitaLift Deep-Set Wrinkle product Save $2.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Skincare product Save $1.00/1 (1/16/11)
L’Oreal Skincare product Save $3.00/2 (1/16/11)
Millstone Coffee 10oz or larger prepack bag OR 1/2 lb. or more bulk OR K-Cup portion packs Save $2.00/1 (12/31)
9Lives Dry Cat Food 3.15 lb or larger bag Save $1.00/1 (12/25)
9Lives Wet Cat Food One 12-can variety pack, 12 individual cans or Three 4-packs Save $1.00 (12/25)
Neo-Synephrine product Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Neutrogena Hand & Body Lotion Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Newman’s Own Pasta sauce, Salsa, Lemonade, Marinade, Popcorn or Cereal Save $.50/1 (12/4)
Newman’s Own Salad Dressing Save $.50/1 (12/4)
Newman’s Own Thin & Crispy Pizza Save $1.00/1 (12/4)
One A Day Multivitamin product 12ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Opti-Free solution Two (2) 10 oz or twin pack Save $4.00 (12/31)
Pedigree Good Bites treats for dogs Save $1.00/1 (12/5)
Phillips product any Save $2.00/1 (1/31/11)
Systane product Save $2.00/1 (1/31/11)
Wisk Laundry detergent any Save $2.00/1 (11/21)

New ALL YOU coupons released

Here are some of my favorites:

• $2.50 Scott Toilet paper (8 or more) or papertowels (4 or more)
• $1 Reach tooth brush
• $2 one bag Nestle Crunch, Butterfinger or Wonka (this should work really well with the sales goinng on at CVS and Walgreens!)

Visit the All You site

My Monday Menu

SO pretty much my breakfast and lunch menus tend to lean toward stock piled groceries and left overs. Projected dinner menus this week

--Chicken Caesar salad (Dole salad greens and Kraft dressing on sale at Meijer; chicken seems like every where this week) w/ garlic bread (my money is going on Aunt Millie's at BOGO from County Market w a smear of butter and sprinkle of garlic powder)
--Train wreck (hamburger and pre-prepared spaghetti sauce w/ pasta and a good sprinkle of shredded cheese (  w/ more salad and garlic bread)
--Stuffed baked potatoes  Potatoes from Meijer, stuffing from various Kraft cheese deals and left over meats and veggies to balance meal
--Rotisserie chicken, knorr pasta, green giant veggies
--Vegetarian lasagna (blend  broccoli stems to make good texture for lasagna) add garlic bread

Inform yourself and vote!

Hoping everyone is registered. Do you need to inform yourself beyond what the commercials say? Want some "just the facts" info on the candidates w/o the rhetoric and partisanship? Visit Vote Smart and find out the views of the candidates who are running for office in your district.
If you live in Champaign county and want to vote early for any reason (you don't have to share your reason w/ anyone else) you can visit the County Clerk's office or Gregory Place weekdays and some Saturdays from now until the weekend before the election. For more info on days and hours click here

County Market

Loving the FREE chicken deal at County Market!

Use the in ad coupon to get a free Rotisserie chicken when you buy 10 Knorr sides on sale for $1 each!

Other deals
Split chicken breast $1 lb
Green giant frozen vegetables $1 go to coupons.com (left tool bar) to print coupon
Pillsbury grands $1 go to coupons.com (left tool bar) to print coupon
Barilla pasta $1 SS 8/29

Meijer Ad 10/23-10/30

It looks like a good week at Meijer!

Hamburger $1.79 lb
Potatoes $1.69 10 lbs
Split chicken breast .99 lb
Apples .59 lb
Broccoli .99 lb
Ekrich smoked sausage $1.66 SS 8/29, 10/3, 10/17

Tyson boneless, skinless breast of chicken $4.99 2.5 lb bag (comes to $2 a lb)
Campbell's Chunky soups $1.25 print
Prego spaghetti sauce $1.50 SS 10/3
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest pasta .99
Maxwell House coffee $6.99 (Buy 2 get a coupon for $3 off your next order) get coupon
Nestle toll house chocolate chips $2 (might want to start stocking up for holiday baking!)
Aunt Millies bread and buns BOGO
Pepperidge Farm cookies BOGO 
Kraft cheese $2 Click here for $5 off of 5
Kraft cream cheese $1.25 (see above)
Oreida frozen potatoes $2.33 print coupon
Kraft miracle whip or mayonaise $2 get coupon here

Classico spaghetti sauce $1.66 SS 10/10

Walgreens 10/10-10/16

These deals start SUNDAY at Walgreens.
There are quite a few deals w/ coupons that may be in this week's newspaper. (Remember bigger city newspapers tend to have more of the coupons)

Duracell batteries $5.99-9.99
Garnier skin care or Maybeline BOGO.5 off also printable from Coupons.com on left tool bar
John Freida hair care BOGO.5 off also printable from Coupons.com on left tool bar

John Freida hair care BOGO.5 off
Dial body soap BOGOF
Reach Total care toothbrush $2 w/ in ad store coupon AND possible manufacturers coupon in the newspaper to stack w/ it
Kotex pads BOGO.5 off
Prilosec $22.99 coupon  from paper or printable from coupons.com left tool bar + you get $5 RR

a cross post Paying for college

Thanks to Crystal and Amy for posting this at Money Saving Mom

It was important to my husband and I, as adults with college degrees and the student loan debt to prove it, that our children have similar opportunities for an education with none of the debt.
Given that my husband teaches at a college (not exactly the highest paid profession in the world) and I was a homeschooling mom working part-time, this was going to be a challenge and we were on a time limit because most scholarship money is available the year after one graduates from high school. This was a total family effort!

How We Did It

1. We, the parents, put away what we were able for their future and grandparents contributed what they were able, but it was minimal given our own financial needs.
2. Our students started out with getting excellent grades in high school and on standardized tests because most scholarship money is based on those two items.
3. Both also spent a great deal of time volunteering with not-for-profit groups in their own field of interest. This became vital later on as they were offered part-time jobs paying more than minimum wage at those agencies while they were in college.
4. When they turned 16, they started working for pay and continuing to volunteer as they could. They banked most of their earnings in anticipation of their college career.
5. They both did dual high school and college credit at our local two-year college. In some states this is tuition-free but not in ours. It was worth the added investment because taking college classes before graduating from high school boosts both the GPA and the standardized test results! It also puts them on track to graduate from college sooner. Our son earned his BA three years after he graduated from high school; our daughter earned her AA a year after she graduated from high school. Being willing to complete as much as possible at a two-year college will allow scholarship money to go farther too!
6. We became experts at searching out inexpensive textbooks. Part of that involves being willing to use used textbooks and part of it involves sleuthing! The first resource was other students who had taken the class who were willing to loan, rent, trade or sell a book. If that failed, Barnes & Noble Textbooks and Half.com became our new best friends! They tend to be less expensive than the college book store on used books and will also allow people to sell their no-longer needed books. We were sure to check with the professors to see if older editions of the textbook are usable because they are often available practically for free! We have been most successful with older editions for humanities courses. I also had my first experience buying a textbook from Amazon using gift cards I earned from Swagbucks just this semester!
7. Decide what is important to your student. Our son decided he would prefer a local college that offered his major and to continue living in our home (saving housing costs) and purchase his car for cash instead of spending the money on living elsewhere. He also realized that riding the Express Bus (free for university students) saved on gas and parking. That allowed him to purchase the computer and cell phone service he desired. Our daughter preferred a more traditional college experience because of the lack of availability of her desired major in our area and will spend the money she has saved the last several years while finishing high school and her AA to supplement her living expenses (she also decided on a less expensive computer and cell phone service).

Preview Smart Source 10/10

Activia 4 packs+ $1.00/2 (11/7)
Air Wick Scented Oil twin refill pack or 2 single refills Save $1.00/1 (11/21)
Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-motion Starter Kit Save $2.00/1 (11/21)
Balance Bar B1G1F value up to Save $1.69 (11/21)
Balance Bar box 6 or 15 ct Save $1/1 (11/21)
Ban Save $.75/1 (12/4)
Biore Pore Strip product Save $1/1 (1/31/11)
Biore Cleanser Save $2/1 (1/31/11)
Buitoni refrigerated Pasta or sauce $1.00/1 (12/31)
Buitoni Frozen Complete Meal for two $1.50/1 (12/31)
Campbell’s Chunky Soup cans or microwavable bowls Save $1/4 (11/21)
Campbell’s Healthy Request Soups Save $.40/2 (11/21)
Campbell’s Chunky or Select Harvest Healthy Request soups Save $.50/2 (11/21)
Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, Colgate Total Enamel Strength, Total Advanced Clean or Total Advanced Fresh Toothpaste 4 oz+ Save $.35/1  (10/30)
Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste Save $1.00/1 (10/30)
Curel except trial Save $2/1 (12/4)
Curel Moisturizer 3.5 pz+ Save $1/1 (12/4)
Freshetta Pizza Save $.75/1 (11/28)
Fruitables 8 pack Juice boxes Save $1/1 (12/31)
Halls Cough Drops 20ct+ Save $1/2 (11/6)
Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer excluding 2 oz, or Jergens Moisturizer 7.5 oz+ Save $1/1 (12/4)
Jergens Overnight Repair Moisturizer Save $2/1 (12/4)
John Frieda Hair Care Save $2/1 (12/4)
Kotex Liners 33 ct or Kotex Security Tampons Save $1.50/2 (11/21)
Kotex Pads Save $2/2 (11/21)
Maruchan Yakisoba Save $.50/1 (12/31)
Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Blends Save $.50/1 (11/30)
No Yolks Save $.50/1 (6/30/11)
Pediacare Save $1/1 (11/30)
Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Chunk Chrispy Cookies or Soft Baked Cookies Save $.60/1 (1/2/11)
Petrodex Dental Care Save $1/1 (11/30)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls Save $.50/1 (1/1/11)
PurLuv Dog Treats 32 oz Save $3/1 (11/30)
PurLuv Dog Treats Save $1/1 (11/30)
PurLuv Dog Treats Save $1/1 (11/30)
Sentry HC Good Behavior Pheromone Collar Save $2/1 (11/30)
Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken Save $1/1 (1/10/11)
Tyson Any’tizers Snacks Save $1/1 (1/10/11)
Wholly Guacamole Save $1/1 (10/31)
Ziploc brand bags Save $.40/1 (12/4)
Ziploc brand bags Save $1/2 (12/4)
Ziploc containers Save $.55/1 (12/4)
Ziploc containers Save $1.50/2 (12/4)

Red plum 10/10 preview

Remember coupons will vary by region. Bigger city papers will tend to have more coupons than smaller ones. Here is the preview for the Red Plum insert
Dial Body Washes Save $1/2 (11/28) ETS
Dial Bar Pack or Dial Liquid Hand Soap Save $1/3 (11/28)
DiGiorno full size Pizza, 8 Breadsticks and Dipping Sauce Save $1/1 (11/30)
Fancy Feast canned cat food any variety Save $1/24 (1/9/11)
Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys any variety Save $1/8 (1/9/11)
Fancy Feast gourmet dry cat food any variety Save $1 (1/9/11)
Fancy Feast Gravy Lovers Buy three get One Free up to $.65 (1/9/11)
Folgers coffee 7oz+, Folgers Singles, or Folgers Gourmet Selections K-Cup portion packs Save $1/1 (11/6)
Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer Save $2/1 (1/31/11)
Garnier Fructis any style product Save $1/1 (11/15) ETS
Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or treatment Save $1/1 (11/15) ETS
Garnier Herbashine color creme with bamboo extract Save $2/1 (1/10/11)
GoodLife Recipe treats for Cats Save $1/2 (12/4)
GoodLife Recipe Food for Cats Save $1/1 (12/4)
Grain Berry item Save $1/1(12/31)
Jimmy Dean Sausage rolls Save $1/2 (1/30/11)
Life Savers, Starburst or Skittles fun size bags Save $1/2 (11/13)
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash 500ml+ .50/1 (4/30/11)
Listerine Pocketpaks 24ct+ and/or any Listerine Pocketmist and/or any Plax Rinse and/or any Listerine Essential Care toothpaste $.50/1 (4/30/11)
Listerine Smart Rinse Anticavity Mouthwash or any Listerine Agent Cool Blue Tinting rinse 500ml or any Reach Kids toothbrush Save $1/1 (4/30/11)
Listerine Total Care Plus Whitening anticavity mouthwash 473 ml (16fl oz)+ Save $2/1 (4/30/11)
Listerine Zero Mouthwash or any Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash 500 ml+ or any Restoring Listerine Anticavity Mouthwash Save $1 (4/30/11)
M&M’s Brand Fun size candies all M&M’s brands fun size bags Save $1/3 (10/31)
Maybelline New York Mascara Save $1/1 (11/15)
Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or eyeliner Save $1/1 (11/15)
Nivea for Men face Care product ,5 fl oz – 16.9floz or TWO shave gels Save $1/1 (11//30)
Nivea for Men revitalizing Q10 product .5 fl oz = 3.3 fl oz no shave gel Save $2/1(11/30)
On-Cor entree Save $ .40/1 (12/31)
Purex Ultra Concentrate liquid laundry detergent Save $1/2 (11/6)
Purex Ultra or Classic Purex fabric softener Save $1/2 (11/6)
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry sheets no 2 load to-go pack Save $3/1 (11/6)
Purina Chef Michael’s canine creations any variety Save $1.00/4 (11/8)
Purina Chef Michael’s canine creations dry dinners, 4.5 lb bag any variety Save $2.00/1 (11/8)
Purina Tiny T Bonze dog snack, or Purina Beggin’ Littles dog snack or Purina Busy Bone Mini chewbone treat any size Save $1/1 (1/10/11)
Purina Beneful Incredibites dog food or Purina Beneful dog food any size-variety Save $2/1 (12/11)
Purina Might Dog twelve (12) cans or 12 ct variety pack Save $2/1 (11/22)
Reach Dental floss or any Reach Access Flosser or any Reach Toothbrush Save $1/1 (4/30/11)
Reach Total Care + whitening Toothbrush Buy 1 get 1 free value to $4.99 (4/30/11)
Reach Total Care plus Whitening Dental floss Save $2/1 (4/30/11)
Renuzit Adjustables Air Fresheners Buy 3 any size get 3 of the same size Free good on all single, 2 packs and 3 packs value to Save $8.28 (10/24)
Scotties facial tissues 5 boxes or 2 multipacks Save $1.00/1 (11/10)
Silver palate oatmeal Save $1/1 (12/31)
Silver Palate Pasta Sauce jar Save $1/1 (12/31)
Similac 1 quart Concentrated Liquid Save $2/1 (12/31)

Coupon preview 10/10 P&G

It is going to be a good Sunday for coupons. Remember they will vary by region, bigger city papers tend to have more coupons than smaller. There are supposed to be 3!!! inserts this week. And your P&G preview

P&G Insert Coupons Expire (11/30)
Save $2.00/1 Metamucil product
Save $7.00/2 Prilosec OTC 42 count
Save $3.00/1 Prilosec OTC pkg
Save $5.00/2 Covergirl simply ageless products
Save $2.00/1 Cheer detergent
Save $1.00/2 Herbal essences or Aussie products ETS
Save $5.00/1 Crest 3d professional effects, advanced vivid 14 ct., stain shield whitestrips or gentle routine
Save $0.75/1 Oral b pulsar crossaction advantage or any two indicator or cavity defense manual toothbrushes
Save $0.75/1 Crest toothpaste 4.0 oz. or larger or liquid gel
Save $1.00/1 Gain dish liquid
Save $1.00/1 Gain fabric enhancer
Save $1.00/1 Gain detergent
Save $1.50/1 Bounce dryer bar
Save $0.50/1 Mr clean magic eraser or bath scrubber
Save $0.50/1 Mr clean liquid or spray
Save $1.50/1 Vicks product
Save $1.00/2 Pantene
Save $.75/1 Duracell coppertop AA 4pk+, AAA 4pk+, C, D, 9V and ultra advanced AA, AAA or ultra photo lithium 123,223,245,cr2, or cr-v3
Save $1.50/1 duracell hearing aid batteries
Save $.75/1 Scope mouthwash 770 ml
Save $.50/1 Fixodent adhesive or denture cleanser
Save $.50/1 Accu clear pregnancy test or ovulation test
Save $4.00/1 Sinex
Save $.25/1 Charmin
Save $.25/1 Ivory bodywash bar or liquid handsoap
Save $.35/1 Zest or safeguard bar bodywash or liquid handsoap

Schnucks 10/6-10/12

I am loving the 10 for $10 promotion because there are lots of coupon match-ups! Remember you don't have to buy 10 (or in multiples of 10) to get the price.

10 for $10 items w/ coupons

• Land o Lakes margarine here
• Totino's pizza or pizza rolls here
• Old Orchard Apple juice here
• Green giant vegetables here  and here
• Betty Crocker helpers printable SS 9/12, SS 10/03
• Barilla pasta here

Buy any 6 or more of the General Mills products listed on the back page of the sale flyer and get $3 off your next order! If you get 6 vegetables and/or helpers listed above w/ coupons, and subtract off the $3 coupon you will get back, it winds up being $1 for those items or less than .17 each!


10 for $10 items I don't have coupons for but are a good price

• Ocean Eclipse seafood 4 oz, all varieties
• Fresh Express spinach
• Melita coffee filters
• Hunts spaghetti sauce

How may I help you?

We've all heard the "How may I help you?" line at the store and on the phone so often that might have lost its meaning which is why I hesitated to use it BUT I really do want to know.
Thus far this site has been whatever "I" think it might be useful for you to know as far as saving your money. Apparently I have been at least a little successful in anticipating your interests because I have a small but growing group of readers BUT (I am sure this going to come as a shock to you) I am not a mind reader! If there is something you want to know about saving money PLEASE ask either as a comment or in an email to pennywise411@gmail.com a couple of you have already used that address and I appreciate it! I am not guaranteeing an answer to your question but I love researching and if I can find the answer I will either answer you directly or on the blog.
So thanks for reading and How may I help you? ;-)

Kohls

Save an extra 15% on EVERYTHING at Kohls including sale and clearance items both on-line and in store! Download your 15% off pass here to use in store or use the promo code THANKYOU15 at check out online.

Swagbucks Rocks!

Swagbucks is a search engine that I have been using for about a year and a half now. It is a fun concept, you just search the internet as you normally would on any other search engine BUT every once in awhile it will pop up and inform you that you've won some Swagbucks. The Swagbucks can then be redeemed for various prizes depending on your likes and interests. If you want to learn more about Swagbucks, click here

Big Lots Coupon

Big Lots doesn't accept manufacturer's coupons BUT right now they have one available on line here for 20% off your order 10/6-10/9. It has been years since I have been to Big Lots but I always enjoyed the random nature of the inventory--never knew what great bargains I'd find there so I am thinking about visiting the one on Springfield this week.
If I find any great bargains I'll let you know and will appreciate your sharing your deals w/ our readers as well!

County Market Ad 10/3-10/9

Some nice looking sales at County Market this week!

• $3.99 Skinless, boneless chicken breast 2.5 lb bag
• .69 dozen eggs
• $2 off apples (in ad coupon or go here to print your own) when you buy 2 Marzetti's dip use $1 on dip coupon SS 9/13
• $2.50 Ore-Ida frozen potatoes, Buy 2 get one free w/ in ad coupon or go here to print your own

Meijer Ad Deals 10/3-10/9

It looks like a good week at Meijer!

• Skinless boneless breast of chicken $1.79 lb
• Country style pork ribs $1.19 lb
• Basha hummus or Magaritaville dip half price
• Hillshire farm sausage $2 Go here for .75 off on 2
• Stouffers or Lean Cuisine meals, buy 10 or more, get $7 coupon for your next shopping trip Click here for $1/2 (you will only be able to print 2 per computer BUT if you have access to multiple computers you will be able to do more of them)
• Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches buy 2 or more 14.2-18.4 oz get $5 coupon for your next shopping trip Go here for $1
• Jose Ole Taquitos BOGO
• Buy 2 or more Stouffers family size meals get $5 coupon for your next shopping trip
• Keebler Wheatables $1.99

Note if you are getting any of the coupons for your next shopping trip, you can split your order and have those in the first order, then use the coupons immediately for your second order

Another CVS deal

All Revlon nail polish $3.99 w/ card. Get $3 ecb. (Thanks for that tip to alert reader Barb! If you see a good deal I missed please either email me (address in right tool bar) or leave a comment, we are all in this money saving game together.

Walgreens 10/3-10/9

Some freebies this week!

• Schick hydro $7.99 get $4 RR use $4 SS10/3
• Nivea lip care $1 use $2/2 RP 10/3
• EOS lip balm $3 get $3 RR 

And some more good deals

• Werther's candy BOGO use $1/2 here
• Nabisco cookies or crackers .99 use $1/2 here
• V8 $2.50 w/ in ad coupon; stack w/ $1/2 here

CVS 10/3-10/9

Looks like a good week for CVS!

Spend $25 on these P&G items, get $10 ecb's

• Duracell batteries $6 
• Puffs tissues $1 use .25 off 3 P&G 9/26
• Charmin toilet paper $10 use .25 P&G 9/26
• Bounty paper towels $13 use .25 P&G 9/26 

Spend $10 Halloween bagged candy, get $3 ecb's (up to 3)

• Use $1 off 3 M&M/Mars product  Here

Spend $20 on Dove products pictured, get $5 ecb's

• Men's shampoo and body soap $4.50 use $1 RP 10/3
• Shampoo or body wash $6.97 use $1 here
• Dove shampoo, conditioner or styler $3 use $1.50/2 here

Buy  Schick hydro $8.97 get $4 ecb's; use $4 SS 10/3

Buy multi-pack Crest tooth paste or Oral B tooth brush get $2 ecb's use $1 off Crest Reg o-$1 Oral-B Pro-Health for Me CrossAction or Pulsar manual toothbrush, P&G 9/26

Bausch and Lomb ReNu sensitive $6.99 get $6.99 ecb's Use $1 here

New coupons released today!

Here are some new coupons just released (or just reset) today! I will work on getting some store match-ups for you but thought I would share some highlights now. Go here  to print these and more
Huggies diapers $3
Huggies wipes $1.50 off 2
Glade refill $1.50
OptiFree Replenish contact lens solution $1 off

Red Plum insert 10/3 preview

Remember coupons will vary by region. In general newspapers from larger cities have more coupons. I subscribe to the local paper (for the grocery and pharmacy ads and some coupons) and if it looks as if there are going to be a sufficient number of coupons I will use in the bigger paper I get that one too. The bigger city papers are available at Barnes and Noble and Borders.

Bengay Save $2/1 (1/31/11)
Bertolli Frozen Meals Save $1/1 (10/31)
Caltrate  Save $1/1 (12/31)
Centrum any size Save $1/1 (12/31)
Centrum Ultra 100+ Save $1/1 (12/31)
Centrum Ultra 200+ Save $3/2 (12/31)
Cesar Bistro B2G1F to Save $1.19 (12/31)
Cesar chewable prime rib flavor Save $2/1 (11/7)
Cesar softies treats Save $2/1 (11/7)
Clairol Nice ‘n East hair color Save $1/1 (10/31)
Clairol Perfect 10 Hair color Save $3/1 (10/31)
Crisco Olive Oil Save $1/1 (1/31/11)
Disney or Marvel high quality vitamins Save $1/1 (11/16)
Dove Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant and/ or Body Mist Save $.75/1(10/31)
Dove Beauty Bar 6-bar pack  Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Dove Body Wash 10oz Save $1/1 (10/31)
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar 6-pack+ Body Wash 13.5oz+ or Active Clean Shower Tool Save $1/1 (10/31)
Dove Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment Conditioner Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Flex-a-min supplement Save $5/1 (11/16)
Goya low sodium beans Save $.75/3 (12/31)
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage packages Save $.75/2 (11/6)
Jimmy Dean D-Light Sandwich Save $1/1 (1/2/11)
Jimmy Dean D-lights bowls Save $1/1 (1/2/11)
Lactaid, Imodium, Mylanta or Tucks Save $1/1 (1/31/11)
Lactaid, Imodium, Mylanta or Tucks Save $4/2 (1/31/11)
L’Oreal foundation, powder blush or concealer Save $2/1 (12/26)
L’Oreal Magic Perfecting Base by Studio Secrets Professional Save $2/1 (12/26)
Motrin PM Save $1/1 (11/14)
Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough Save $1/1 (12/31)
Nivea Lip Care 0.17oz-0.35oz Save $1/1 (11/3)
Nivea Lip Care 0.17oz-0.35oz Save $2/2 (11/3)
Pedigree Breathbusters Save $1/1 (11/28)
Pedigree Dentastix treats for dogs Save $1/1 (11/7)
Pond’s cream, towelettes or cleansing product Save $1/1 (10/31)
Pond’s wet cleansing towelettes 30 ct only Save $1.25/1 (10/31)
Purina Cat chow or Kitten chow 3 lb+ bag Save $1/1 (11/15)
Purina Fit & Trim 3.5lb bag+ Save $1/1 (10/30)
Purina Whisker Lickin’s any size-flavor Save $1/2 (1/2/11)
Skippy Peanut Butter products 15oz+ Save $.75/2 (10/31)
Sudafed or Sudafed PE product Save $2/1 (4/30/11)
Sudafed OM Nasal Spray Save $2/1 (4/30/11)
Sunlight Dish Cleaning Save $.25/1 (11/30)
Tic Tac One Single Pack or multipack Save $1/1 (12/3)
Tylenol Cold Liquid Save $1/1 (12/31)

Register to vote (if you haven't already)

This has absolutely nothing directly to do with saving you money BUT I firmly believe that every American over the age of 18 has a responsibility to inform themselves about the candidates and issues and then to VOTE! You need to be registered by Monday October 4 if you are going to fulfill that responsibility. You can register at the county clerk's office, at dmv if you have other business there (driver's license or state id card) and maybe some other places I don't know of , please comment if you know of other places!

Our country has a rich history of people fighting to make their voices heard at the polling places, appreciate the blessing that you have received and exercise your right to vote.

Preview Smart Source 10/3

Remember coupons will vary by region. In general newspapers from larger cities have more coupons. I subscribe to the local paper (for the grocery and pharmacy ads and some coupons) and if it looks as if there are going to be a sufficient number of coupons I will use in the bigger paper I get that one too. The bigger city papers are available at Barnes and Noble and Borders.

Argo Baking Powder, 12oz Save $.30/1 (1/2/11)
Argo Corn Starch, 16oz Save $.30/1 (1/2/11)
Campbell’s Condensed “Great for Cooking” Soups Save $.30/4 (12/15)
Campbell’s Condensed Healthy Kids Soups Save $.40/2 (12/15)
Campbell’s Condensed Varieties, excludes Chicken Noodle & Tomato Save $.40/2 (12/15)
Campbell’s Healthy Request Condensed or Condensed Light Soups Save $.40/2 (12/15)
Campbell’s Select Harvest Soups Save $.50/3 (11/14)
Campbell’s V8 Soup Save $.75/1 (11)
Cats Pride Cat Litter Save $1.00/1 (3/31/11)
Celestail Seasonings Tea, box Save $1.00/1 (1/3/11)
Chow Mein, Chow Noodles, Bowl Noodles Rich & Savory or Hot & Spicy Save $1.00/3 (11/28)
Clorox Brand Bleach, 82oz+ Save $.25/1 (12/31)
Clorox Cleanup Cleaner 32oz+ or Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner 24oz+ Save $.35/1 (12/31)
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, 35ct+ Save $.40/1 (12/31)
Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush, excludes Colgate Plus or Extra Clean Save $.40/1 (10/23)
Colgate Toothpaste, 4oz+ Save $.75/1 (10/23)
Colgate Wisp prdouct, 4ct+ Save $.50/1 (10/23)
Colorsilk products Save $1.00/2 (11/7)
Command product Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese Save $.45/1 (11/30)
Eckrich Smoked Sausage Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Energizer Brand Batteries or Flashlight Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Ester-C item Save $2.00/1 (11/24)
Face Life product, full-size Save $5.00/1 (11/30)
Farmland Hickory Smoked Bacon, 12oz or 16oz Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Fleischmann’s Yeast, jar or strip Save $.40/1 (1/2/11)
Franks Redhot Sauce Save $.50/1 (12/31)
Franks Redhot Sweet Chili or Wings Sauce Save $.75/1 (12/31)
Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese, 10oz+ Save $1.00/1 (1/31)
Glade Scented Oil Candles Decorative Glass Holder Save $1.00/1 (11/6)
Glade Scented Oil Candles Refill Pack FREE wyb 2 Save up to $3.90 (10/31)
Goodnites Underwear, jumbo pack+ Save $2.00/1 (10/31)
Herr’s Kettle Chips, 8oz+ Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Hunt’s Canned Tomatoes, 11oz+ Save $.45/3 (11/14)
Icy Hot No Mess Vapor Gel product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Icy Hot, Aspercreme, Capzasin, Sportscreme, or Flexall product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Irish Spring Body Wash, excludes 2.5oz OR (2) Irish Spring Multi-bar Packs, 3pk+ Save $.50/1 (10/23)
Joint Juice Supplement Drink, in vitamin aisle Save $1.00/1 (11/28)
Jolly Time Microwave Pop Corn Save $.50/1 (11/30)
Karo Syrup, 16oz+ Save $.40/1 (11/24)
Karo Syrup, 16oz+ Save $.40/1 (4/23/11)
Keri Lotion Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Kleenex Facial Tissue, (3) Packages OR (1) Bundle Pack Save $.50/1 (11/28)
Kleenex Hand Towels Save $1.00/1 (11/28)
LaChoy Creations Family-Size Meal Save $1.50/1 (11/14)
Litehouse products Save $.75/2 (12/31)
Luden’s 25ct or 30ct bag Save $.55/1 (11/30)
Marie Callender’s Bakes Save $1.00/1 (12/1)
Melitta 100ct Cone Filters or 2 – 40ct filters Save $1.00 (1/31/11)
Mentos Gum, 15pc bottle Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap, 20oz+ Save $.25/1 (10/23)
Pearls Brand Probiotics Save $2.00/1 (1/3/11)
Pediasure product Save $2.00/1 (12/31)
Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, 18ct+ Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Playtex Living gloves Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Playtex Sport Tampons, 18ct+ Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Prego Italian Sauce, jars Save $.75/3 (12/31)
Resolve In-Wash Stain Remover Save $1.50/1 (11/14)
Reynolds Baked for You Staybrite Baking Cups Save $.50/1 (12/31)
Reynolds Baking Cups Save $.25/2 (12/31)
Reynolds Parchment paper Save $.75/1 (12/31)
Ronzoni Garden Delight, box Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)
Rosetto Pasta Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Lock-its, Produce Saver or Premier Container Save $1.00/1 (11/20)
San Giorgio Quick  Cook Pasta Save $.55/1 (12/31)
Schick Hydro 3 Razor Save $4.00/1 (11/14)
Schick Hydro 5 Razor Save $4.00/1 (11/14)
Schick Hydro Shave Gel Save $1.00/1 (11/14)
Science Diet Simple Essentials Treats, 12.3oz+ bag Save $3.00/1 (11/2)
Sister Schubert’s product Save $.75/1 (1/3/11)
Softsoap Brand Body Wash, 12oz+ Save $1.00/1 (10/23)
Softsoap Brand Liquid Hand Soap, 8.5oz+ Save $.35/1 (10/23)
SoyJoy 6pk Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
SoyJoy, B2G1 FREE single bar Save up to $1.39 value (11/30)
Speed Stick or Lady’s Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant Save $.50/1 (10/23)
Starbucks Doublshot, 6.5oz 4pk Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drinks, 4pk Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Sundown Naturals Vitamin or Supplement product Save $1.00/1 (11/16)
Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken Save $.75/2 (11/30)
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Save $.50/2 (11/14)
Tom’s of Maine Deodorant Save $1.00/1 (12/31) ETS
Tom’s of Maine Mouthwash Save $1.00/1 (12/31) ETS
Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Save $1.00/1 (12/31) ETS
Trojan Condom product, 10ct+ Save $2.00/1 (12/31)
Trojan Vibrating product Save $2.00/1 (12/31)
V8 100% Vegetable Juice, 46oz+ Save $.50/2 (11)
V8 Splash Beverages, 46oz+ Save $1.00/2 (11/20)
V8 V-Fusion + Tea Beverage, 46oz Save $.75/1 (11)
V8 V-Fusion Juice Save $.75/2 (11)
Werther’s Original, Original Caramel Chocolates, Original Sugar Free, bags Save $1.00/2 (12/31)
Wet Ones Wipes products, canisters or singles Save $1.00/2 (12/31)
Woolite Carpet and Upholstry Cleaner Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Woolite Oxy Deep or Woolite Oxy Deep Pet Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
YoCrunch 100 Calorie pack or YoCrunch Fruit Parfait Pack Save $.75/1 (12/31)
Zegerid OTC Save $3.00/1 (11/7)
Zegerid OTC, 42ct only Save $5.00/1 (11/7)

general mills coupon preview 10/3

Remember coupons will vary by region. In general newspapers from larger cities have more coupons. I subscribe to the local paper (for the grocery and pharmacy ads and some coupons) and if it looks as if there are going to be a sufficient number of coupons I will use in the bigger paper I get that one too. The bigger city papers are available at Barnes and Noble and Borders.


General Mills Coupon Insert
Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals Save $.75/3 (11/27)
Progresso Soups Save $1.00/4 (11/27)
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls Save $.40/2 (12/25)
Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Biscuits Save $.30/2 (12/25)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls Save $.40/2 (12/25)
General Mills Cereals, listed Save $1.00/3 (11/13)
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix Save $.50/1 (11/27)
Betty Crocker Pouch Cookie Mix, 17.5oz+ Save $.40/1 (11/27)
Betty Crocker SuperMoist Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker Ready To Spread Frosting Save $.75 off wyb BOTH (11/27)
Pillsbury Savorings product Save $1.00/1 (12/25)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough Save $1.00/3 (12/25)
Pillsbury Simply… Refrigerated Cookie Dough Save $.55/1 (12/25)
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries Save $.75/3 (12/25)
Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads Save $.40/2 (12/25)
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits Save $.75/2 (12/25)
Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers or Fruit Roll-ups, boxes Save $.50/2 (11/27)
Fiber One Chewy Bars, boxes Save $.50/2 (11/27)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups Save $.40/6 (11/27)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups Save $.50/8 (11/27)
YoPlus Yogurt 4pk Save $.50/1 (11/27)
Yoplait Original Yogurt 4pk Save $.50/2 (11/27)
Yoplait Delights Yogurt Multipack Save $.50/1 (11/27)
Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables Save $.60/3 (11/27)
Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entree, excludes dry dinner kit Save $1.50/1 (11/27)
Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes, excludes potato buds and pouches Save $.50/2 (11/27)
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Frozen Entree Save $1.50/1 (11/27)
Yoplait Frozen Smoothie Save $1.00/1 (11/27)
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit Save $.75/1 (11/27)
Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kit, excludes frozen entree Save $.75/1 (11/27)
Good Earth Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit Save $1.00/1 (11/27)
Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars, box Save $.50/1 (11/27)
Nature Valley Granola Bars boxes, excludes granola thins Save $.75/2 (11/27)
Nature Valley Granola Thins, box Save $.75/1 (11/27)
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables Save $.50/2 (11/27)
Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetable, 19oz-24oz only Save $1.00/1 (11/27)
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Mulipacks Save $.50/1 (11/27)
Yoplait Splitz Yogurt Save $.50/1 (11/27)

Swag Bucks!

Swagbucks is a search engine that I have been using for about a year and a half now. It is a fun concept, you just search the internet as you normally would on any other search engine BUT every once in awhile it will pop up and inform you that you've won some Swagbucks. The Swagbucks can then be redeemed for various prizes. I usually get Amazon gift cards.

If you'd like to try out Swagbucks, please click

Schnucks 9/29

This week at Schnucks I will try to stock-pile

• Chicken leg quarters .49 a lb (cooked chicken is useful in SO many dishes)
• Bratwurst $1.99 lb ( I LOVE sausage!)
• Center cut pork steak $1.69 lb (probably nutritionally a better value than sausage)

Also 

• Kraft cheese $2 8oz. Coupon here for $5 off 5 packages (plus Kraft will donate toward feeding people who need it) Cheese freezes very well!

Dollar General Deals

There is a $5 off $25 purchase coupon here

There are also some good deals running this week. If you decide to use the coupon match-ups, hand the cashier the $5 off of $25 coupon FIRST so that your total is at or above $25. Then use the manufacturer's coupons. If you got the mailer today there are additional store coupons you can stack w/ manufacturer's coupons (I haven't figured out the rhyme/reason some people got mailers today and some did not--if you have any idea, please comment)

• 6 rolls Bounty paper towels $5 Use $1 PG
• 12 rolls Charmin basic toilet paper $5 Use .25 PG
• Tide or Gain laundry detergent $10 Use $3 PG
• Misc Febreeze $4.50 Use $1 PG

My deal plan is to buy 1 Bounty, ($1 coupon); 2 Charmin basic (2 .25 coupons) and 1 Tide ($3 coupon)--Total cost $25, after $5 off of $25 and above coupons, out of pocket $15.50

Preview Walgreens 9/25-10/2

Buy $10 in P&G products, get $10 Register rewards

Cascade Powder or Gel, 60 oz., or ActionPacs, 15 ct, at $3.99
$1/2 Cascade product, PG 8/29 (EXP 09/30)

Tide Stain Release, 10 pk, or Liquid, 20 oz., $3.99
$1 off Tide Stain Release Pretreat Spray or In-Wash Booster, PG 8/29 (EXP 09/30) and PG 9/26

Downy Liquid, 40 loads, or Sheets, 80 ct, $3.99
$1 off Downy Fabric Softener liquid, PG 9/26

Bounce Sheets, 70-80 ct, $3.99
$1 off Bounce product, SS 8/15

Swiffer or Febreze Products 25% off
 
$1 off Swiffer Sweeper or Duster starter kit, PG 8/29 (EXP 9/30)
$1/2 Swiffer refills or Dust & Shine, PG 8/29 (EXP 9/30)
$2.50/3 Swiffer refills, PG 8/29 (EXP 9/30)
$5 off Swiffer Wetjet or Sweepervac starter kit, PG 8/29 (EXP 9/30)
.50/1 Swiffer Refill or Dust & Shine, PG 8/29 (EXP 9/30) and PG 9/26
B1G1 Swiffer Dust & Shine, PG 9/26

Sneak preview CVS 9/26

It looks like an excellent week coming up at CVS (remember these deals don't start until SUNDAY however, if yu are planning to do the Proctor and Gamble dvd deal you will probably want to get your Sunday coupons first since there is a new insert (remember the coupons from the August P&G don't expire until Thursday of this week so you can still use those!) Apologies to those who might have seen this post partially completed I meant to save it as a draft and accidentally posted

P&G dvd deal; Spend $25 on the specified products, get $15 off the Ironman 2 dvd.

• Tide $5.96 P&G 8/29 $1 or P&G 9/25 $1.50
• Always pads $2.99 P&G 8/29 or 9/25 $1Tampax $2.99 P&G 8/29 or 9/25 $2
• Duracell batteries $5.99 P&G 8/29 $1 or .75
• Gilette disposable razors $5.99 P&G both 8/29 and 9/30 have both $2 and $3
• Pampers $8.99 $1 off Pampers Cruisers, Swaddlers, Sensitive or Extra Protection diapers, PG 9/29 $1 off Pampers Diapers or Pants, PG 8/29 (EXP 09/30)

P&G preview

It is going to be a great week for coupons! 3 inserts! Remember that there are regional variations and the bigger city newspapers tend to have more coupons than the smaller newspapers.

Here's what to expect this week

Save $2/1 Crest Rinse 946mL or larger
Save $1/1 Crest 4.0oz.or more or Liquid Gel (Excludes: Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar)
BOGO Oral-B CrossAction Manual Tooth Brush (up to Save $3.99)
Save $1/1 Crest or Crest Pro Health for Me Rinse 440mL or larger
Save $1/1 Crest or Crest Pro Health for Me Toothpaste 4.2oz. or larger
Save $2/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Manural or Power Razor
Save $2/1 Gillette ProSeries Skin Care Product
Save $1/1 Gillette Fusion Shave Prep
Save $2/1 Gillette Bodywash
Save $1/1 Gillette Deodorant
Save $0.75/1 Glide Floss 35m or more
Save $0.25/1 Dawn, any size
Save $0.50/1 Dove Hand Renewal w/ Olay Beauty
Save $1/1 Downy Fabric Liquid Softener
Save $1/1 Febreeze Fabric Refresher
Save $1/1 Febreeze Air Effects
Save $3/1 Febreeze Noticables Starter Kit or Warmer
Save $1/1 Febreeze Noticeables Refill
BOGO – Buy 1 Frbreeze Candle, Get 1 Set & Refresh Free
Save $1/1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conidtioner ETS
Save $3/1 Iams Premium Protection Dry Dog or Cat Food
Save $0.25/1 Ivory ody Wash, Bar Pack or Liquid Hand Soap
Save $1/1 Metamucil Product, Any
Save $2/1 Natural Instincts Hair Color
Save $2/1 Olay Facial Cleanser
Save $3/1 Olay Regenerist Facial Cleaner or Moisterizer
Save $1.50/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash, In-SHower Body Lotion or Hand & Body Lotion
Save $2/1 Olay Hand & Body Lotion
Save $1/2 Old Spice Products, 1.7oz. or larger
BOGO Old Spice Body Wash (up to Save $3.99)
BOGO Buy 1 Old Spice Fresh Collection or Red Zone Product, Get 1 Body Spray Free
Save $10/1 Oral-B Vitality or other Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Save $5/1 Oral-B Replacement Brush Heads 3ct. or larger
Save $1/1 Oral-B Pro-Health for Me CrossAction or Pulsar Manual Toothbrush
Save $1/1 Oral-B Pro-Health for Me Floss Picks 45ct.
Save $1/1 Pampers Kandoo
Save $1/1 Pampers Cruisers, Swaddlers, Sensitive ot Extra Protection Diapers
Save $1/2 Pantene Hair Care Products ETS
Save $1/1 Prilosec OTC, Any size
Save $1/4 Pringles Super Stacks 180g or larger
Save $0.50/1 Pringles Snack Stacks or Stix
Save $0.50/2 Pringles Fat Free 165g or larger
Save $0.25 off 3 Puffs Single or 1 Puffs 3pk.
Save $4/1 PUR, or PUR Flavor Options (Pitcher or Faucet Mount)
Save $2/1 PUR Pitcher or Faucet Mount Multipack Replacement Filters or Refrigerator Filter
Save $0.50/1 Secret Deodorant ETS
Save $4/1 Sinex Product, Any
Save $0.50/1 Swiffer Refill or Swiffer Dust & Shine
BOGO Swiffer Dust & Shine (up to Save $3.99)
BOGO Buy any 1 Swiffer Starter Kit, Get 1 Swiffer Refill Free (up to Save $7)
Save $1/1 Tide Detergent, any size
Save $1/1 Tide Stain Release
Save $3/1 Tide Stain Release 25-50oz. Powder, 15-34ct. Duo Pac or 36-68oz. Liquid
Save $2/1 Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl (18ct. or higher)
Save $1/1 Tampax (18ct. or higher)
Save $2/1 Venus Embrace or Breeze Refillable Razor or Venus Bikini Kit
Save $2/1 Venus Disposable 2 or 3ct., Simply Venus 4ct., Daisy or Daisy3 4, 8, 10, 12 or 18ct.; Mach3 Disposable 3ct. Sensor3 4ct.; or Custom Plus 3ct.
Save $3/1 Venus Disposable 6ct., Mach3 Disposable 6ct., Sensor3 8ct., or Custom Plus3 8ct.
Save $1/1 Vicks Product, Any
Save $0.35/1 Zest Body Wash, Bar, Safeguard Bar or Safeguard Liquid Hand Soap

Schnucks week of 9/22

I am liking the Meat and Seafood $1.69 specials this week and hoping to stock up on boneless breast of chicken and pork chops, They have catfish nuggets and Boston butt for the same price. The pork sausage is $1.99 which is dreadfully tempting because I LOVE pork sausage but it is a little more than I am willing to spend--maybe you will go in at the right time to get it on markdown.

Rice a roni, pasta roni $ 1
Maxwell house coffee $6.99 pair w/ coupon here
Purex laundry detergent or fabric softener $2.50

Red Plum insert 9/26 preview

Remember there are regional variations and the larger city newspapers tend to have more of the coupons

9-26 RedPlum Coupon Insert
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
Advil 40ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Advil Cold & Sinus or Allergy Sinus product Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Advil PM 16 ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
All Liquid Laundry Detergent 32oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (11/15)
Aveeno Active Naturals or Baby Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Aveeno Ageless Vitality product Save $10.00/1 (10/31)
Aveeno Active Naturals or Baby Save $2.00/2 (10/31)
Brillo Estraceli sponge products Save $1.00/2 (11/20)
Brillo Soap Pads 10ct or 18ct box Save $.55/1 (11/20)
Brown Gold Product (coffee) Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Carefree products Save $1.00/2 (11/30)
Clean & Clear product Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Contadina Products cans Save $1.00/3 (12/19)
Dimetapp any Save $1,00/1 (11/30)
Everlast Nutritional Supplement Maximun value Save $19.95 Save Save $10.00/1 (12/31)
Everlast Energy Bar Buy one get one free value to Save $2.49 (12/31)
Kibbles’n Bits brand dry dog food 14 lbs or larger Save $2.00/1 (11/30)
Kibbles’n Bites brand dry dog food 8 lbs or smaller Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
L’Oreal Excellence or excellence to go shade Save $2.00/1 (12/19)
Lubriderm Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
M&M’s Brand Fun size candies all M&M’s brands (6 lines of tiny fine print all candy names) 3fun size bags Save $1.00  (10/31)
Meow Mix dry food 3.15 lbs or larger Save $1.00/1 (11/20)
Meow Mix Market Select TWO single cups or ONE Meow Mix Select variety pack Save $1.00 (11/20)
Milk-Bone Essentials Plus Biscuits or Crunchy bites dog snacks Save $1.00/1 (11/28)
Milk-Bone and/or Milk-Bone Essentials Plus dog snacks Save $1.50/2 (11/28)
Minute Rice product Save $.50/1 (12/18)
Nestle Pure Life purified Water Multi-pack (20 pack or larger ) Save $1.00/2 (11/7)
Nestle Pure Life Purified Water 8oz multi pack (24 pack or larger ) Save $1.00/2 (11/7)
OB Product excludes trial sz Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
One A Day, Adult or Teen multivitamin product 12ct or larger Save $2.00/1 (11/15)
Osteo Bi-flex Liquid joint aid 6-pack Save $1.00/1 (11/10)
Osteo Bi-Flex Caplets, Softgels or Powder excludes liquids Save $4.00/1 (11/10)
Perdue refrigerated Baked Whole Grain Breaded Chicken variety Save $1.00/1 (11/21)
Pillsbury Brownie Minis brownie mix or Pillsbury Easy Frost No-fuss frostings Save $1.00/2 (12/31)
Pillsbury Cookie Mixes Save $1.00/2 (12/31)
Pronamel product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Purpose any Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Robitussin no 2ct Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Roc anti-aging product Save $2.00/1 (10/31)
Sensodyne product Save $.75/1 (12/31)
Snickers Brand, 3 Musketeers brand, Milky Way brand, or Twix Brand bar Buy One Get One Free value to 99¢ (10/31)
Snuggle Fabric Softener liquid or dryer sheets Save $.75/1 (11/7)
Splenda sweetener product any Save $1.00/1  (11/7)
Splenda no calorie sweetener granulated with fiber product Save $2.00/1  (11/7)
Stayfree product Save $.50/1 (11/30)
Stouffer’s family or party size entree 28oz or larger Save $.75/1 (12/31)
SuperPretzel product any Save $.50/1 (11/7)
ThermaCare 2ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Tropicana Trop50 59oz bottles Save $1.00/2 (12/15)

Kraft coupon link

Some nice high value coupons. I particularly liked the Maxwell House coffee one to pair w/ the sale at Meijer this week click here

Great Meijer Deals w/ Coupon match ups

Campbell's chunky soups $1.25 Click to print  or here
Ball park or Kahn's hot dogs $1.66 RP 8/1
Kraft cheese $4 lb Buy 5 get $5 off here
Edwards or Mrs Smith Pie BOGO
Bertolli frozen dinner $4.99
Smart Ones frozen dinners 5/$9 PLUS get $5 coupon to spend on your next order if you buy 5 or more
Buy 5 Kelloggs cereal OR 2 pop tarts ($2.50 each) and get 2 gallons Meijer milk free) Printable for cereal or Here or RP 9/12; Printable for Pop Tarts here or SS 8/29
Maxwell House coffee 50% off  printable

Walgreens 9/19-9/25

There are some nice looking deals at Walgreens this week. They start TOMORROW, Sunday.

• Zegerid otc Acid control $10 get $10 back w/ mail-in rebate (makes it FREE)
• Campbell's soups .79 a can w/ in ad coupon; pair w/ printable manufacturer's q here http://promotion.familytime.com/f11tsn/default.aspx  or here http://www.campbellskitchen.com/coupon.aspx to make it .29 a can
• Mentos .49 w/ in ad coupon, pair w/ mentos Q at Coupons.com (see link on right)
• UKotex 2/$7 you get $2 RR back; Use $1 off per package here http://www.ubykotex.com/get_coupons/print (use 2 to get for 2/$3)

CVS 9/19-9/25

These sales don't start until SUNDAY but I thought I'd give you a day or two to prepare! There are some nice deals this week.

• Buy 2 Quaker Instant oatmeal or granola bars 2/$5 Get $2 ECBs
•       Use $1 off Oatmeal RP 8/29 and RP 9/12 After q's and ECBs makes it .50 each
• Buy 1 Revlon Lip Color or mascara $6.99 Get $4.99 ECB's back
•        Use $2 off Revlon lip color here http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=EMGO6447LR3KK AND SS 9/12 Buy one Revlon lip color, get one nail polish free to get both the lipstick and the nail polish free
• Huggies Diapers 2/$17.98 Get $3 ECBs
•        Use 2 $3 off Huggies here http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vg&tqnm=zh1mesj4362601&o=65612&c=KC&p=2UDsFA1u or here http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20&cid=15654003&bid=1018300001
•        Makes it $8.98 for 2 bags or $4.59 per bag after coupons and ECBs

High Value Coupon Roman Meal Bread

I am ridiculously pleased with this one! A $1 coupon on a loaf of Roman Meal bread. This is something I've not been able to purchase in quite some time (Fun fact Roman Meal bakeries have a limited distribution area to insure freshness) and rather missed it.


If you like Roman Meal bread as much as I do (or just want to save a dollar on bread) click here and register http://www.coupons.com/RSSlink.asp?q=e999915583397|1888.086

Preview of coupons for 9/19

Remember the coupons will vary depending on which newspaper you get. The larger city newspapers have more coupons than smaller newspapers do. Here are two, Smartsource and Redplum that may be in your newspaper this week. There may also be a General Mills one!

Smartsource coupon insert
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill or (2) Single Refills Save $1.00 off (10/31)
Air Wick Warmed Unit FREE wyb any Air Wick Scented Oil Refill – up to $2.19 value (10/31)
Air Wick Candle Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Air Wick Aqua Mist Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
General Mills Cereal, listed: Boo Berry, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Count Chocula, Dora, Franken Berry, Golden Grahams, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese’s, Trix Save $1.00/2 (10/30)
Total Cereal, box listed: Whole Grain, Raisin Bran, Cranberry Crunch, Blueberry Pomegranate, Cinnamon Crunch, Plus Omega-3 Honey Almond Flax Save $.75/1 (10/30)
Fiber One Toaster Pastries, box Save $.50/1 (10/30)
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Frozen Entree Save $1.50/1 (11/13)
Dannon Light & Fit (1) 4pk or (6) Single-Serve Cups Save $.40 off (10/17)
Prevacid 24HR product Save $4.00/1 (10/16)
Benefiber product Save $1.00/1 (10/16)
Benefiber Orange product Save $1.00/1 (10/16)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes (2) 36ct+ Tubs or (2) 42ct Refills or (1) 72ct+ Refill Save $.50 off (10/31)
Campbell’s Healthy Harvest Condensed Soups Save $.50/2 (10/31)
Campbell’s Select Harvest Healthy Request soups Save $.50/2 (10/31)
Campbell’s Chunky Healhty Request soups Save $.50/2 (10/31)
Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponges, Scour Pads, Dishwands or Dishwand Refills Save $1.00/2 (10/31)
Colgate ProClinical Toothpaste Save $1.00/1 (10/9)
Tabasco Brand product Save $.75/1 (10/31)
New York Brand Frozen Garlic Bread product Save $.40/1 (12/19)
Marzetti Caramel Dip, 12oz+ Save $.75/1 (12/31/10)
Cream of Wheat Hot Cereal Save $.75/1 (12/31/10)
Polaner with Fiber jars Save $1.00/2 (12/31/10)
Arm & Hammer Power Gel Detergent Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Arm & Hammer Laundry products Save $1.00/2 (11/30)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray, 12oz+ Save $1.00/1 (10/19)
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Save $1.00/2 (10/19)
Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap Starter Kit Save $3.00/1 (10/19)
Hormel Refrigerated Entree Save $1.00/1 (11/24)
Country Crock Side Dish Save $.50/1 (11/24)
Wheat Thins Crunch Stix, 8oz Save $1.00/1 (11/21)
Dietz & Watson Deli item, 1lb+ Save $1.00/1 (10/1)
Purina Beggin’, any size/variety Save $1.00/2 (12/19)
Purina Busy, any size/variety Save $1.50/2 (12/19)
Arnold Dutch Country bread AND Musselmann’s Single Serve Apple Sauce Save $1.25 off wyb BOTH (11/14)
OxiClean Versatile Powder, 56oz+ Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
OxiClean MaxForce Power Paks or OxiClean Liquid Gel Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
OxiClean Pre-Treater Save $.75/1 (11/30)
Finish Quantum 20ct or 25ct, Powerball Tabs 32ct or Gelpacs 32ct Save $1.00/1 (10/17)
Finish Quantum 12ct, Powerball Tabs 20ct or Gelpacs 20ct Save $.50/1 (10/17)
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry Save $1.00/1 (11/14)
Finish Dishwasher Cleaner Save $.40/1 (11/14)
Rubbermaid Reveal Cleaning product Save $5.00/1 (11/19)
i-flex, 120ct Save $5.00/1 (12/31/10)
i-cool for Menopause Save $5.00/1 (12/31/10)
Hill’s Science Diet Healthy Mobility Dog Food, 4.5lb bag Save $2.00/1 (10/31)
Woolite Rug Stick Save $3.00/1 (11/30)
Woolite Heavy Traffic Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Woolite product Save $1.00/1 (11/30)
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Refill – BOGO up to $5.29 value (10/31)
Purina Yesterday’s News cat Litter Save $1.00/1 (12/26)
Silk Pure Almond Almondmilk, half gallons Save $2.00/2 (11/30)
Jell-o Refrigerated Pudding, Gelatin, or Mousse Snacks Save $.35/1 (10/19)
Hershey’s Special Dark: Minatures, with Almond Nuggest, or Kisses, 11oz+ Save $1.00/1 (10/22)
Noxzema product Save $.75/1 (10/31)
St. Ives Body Lotion Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Airborne product Save $1.00/1 (11/13)
Leap Frog Leapster or Leapster Explorer Game over $19 Save $5.00/1 (10/31)
Leap frog Tag Book over $9 Save $4.00/1 (10/31)

Red Plu
Angel Soft Bath Tissue 6- double roll + Save $1/2 (12/19)
Ben & Jerry’s single serve cups Save $1/4 (10/17)
Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet pints Save $1/2 (10/17)
Buitoni Refrigerated Pasta & Sauce varieties Save $1/2 (10/31)
Buitoni Frozen Meal for Two Save $1/1 (10/31)
Children’s Sudafed PE Save $1/1 (12/31)
Children’s Sudafed PE Save $3/2 (12/31)
College Inn (3) 32oz cartons OR (6) 14.5oz cans of chicken or beef broth Save $1/1 (12/19)
Del Monte Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Tomatoes (10.5-15.25oz) OR Fruit Cups snacks (plastic 4-pks 3.75-4oz) Save $1/5 (11/15)
FiberChoice fiber supplements Save $3/1 (10/31)
Folgers Special Roast coffee Save $1/1 (10/31)
Folgers coffees including singles Save $1/2 (10/31)
Folgers Gourmet Selections coffees Save $1/2 (12/31)
The Goodlife recipe food for cats Save $1/1 (10/30)
Hatfield Ham Steak Save $1/1 (10/31)
Hillshire Farm Deli Select lunchmeat 8 oz+ Save $1/2 (10/23)
Kaytee wild bird food 5lb+ Save $3/1 (11/1)
Kaytee Regional Blend wild bird food Save $3/1 (11/1)
L’Oreal EverPure Product Save $2/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal EverStrong Product Save $2/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal foundation, powder, blush or concealer Save $2/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal Go Clean Save $1/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal Magic Perfecting base by Studio Secrets Professional Save $2/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal moisturizer Save $1/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal Preference Save $2/1 (12/12)
L’Oreal Root Rescue Save $1/1 (12/12)
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash 5oo ml+ Save $.50/1 (3/31/11)
Listerine Total Care, total care plus whitening anticavity mouthwash 500 ml+ or any Restoring Anticavity Mouthwash 1L Save $1/1 (3/31/11)
Listerine Zero Mouthwash 500ml+ Save $2/1 (3/31/11)
Morton system saver (2 bags) 40,50 or 80 lb or 25lb bags (3) pellets for your water softener Save $1/1 (1/16/11)
Pedigree+ food for dogs cans B1G1F up to Save $1.09 (12/12)
Pedigree food for dogs 8.8lb+ bag Save $2/1 (10/31)
Pedigree Good Bites treats for dogs Save $1/1 (10/31)
Pure Protein powder or drink shake Save $1/1 (10/31)
Pure Protein bars Save $1/2 (10/31)
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Save $1/2 (11/13)
Real Simple magazine Save $1 (10/22)
Soft Scrub total bath & bowl or soft Scrub Total Kitchen Product Save $1/1 (10/30)
Sparkle Paper towels 2-giant rolls+ Save $1/2 (10/18)
Temptations treats for cats 2.1oz – 3oz pouch B2G1F to Save $2.19 (10/31)
Zatarain’s frozen entrees Save $1/2 (11/14)
Zaratain’s rice mixes or pasta mixes Save $1/3 (11/14)
Zyrtec 12ct+ Save $2/1 (11/21)
Zyrtec 24ct+ Save $4/1 (11/21)

Great coupon!

If your family likes Smucker's jams, jellies or preserves, you will love this coupon $1.50 off! Only available today (Thursday) http://www.redplum.com/pages/viewoffer.aspx?id=1603653

Schnucks 9/15-9/21

There are some good deals to be had this week at Schnucks!

Banana .39 lb (think about banana  muffins, bread, waffles or pancakes for your stockpile if you can afford it)
Buy 10 General Mills products shown to get a $5 coupon off of your next purchase

•      $1 Old El Paso Refried beans
•      $2.50 Old El Paso Dinner Kits
•      $1 Betty Crocker instant potatoes (see link below right for $.50 off 2 coupon  at Coupons.com)
•      $1 Betty Crocker cake mix (see link below right for $.75 off 2 coupon at Coupons.com)
•      $2 Betty Crocker brownie mix (see link below right for $.75 off 2 coupon at Coupons.com)
•      $1.66 Pillsbury breads (includes pizza crust, Ital. bread, crescent rolls, cinnamon rolls) (see link below right  for $.40 off 2 coupon at Coupons.com) remember Schnucks will double coupons up to .40
•       $2.50 Kelloggs cereals or poptarts

For the most items for your money consider getting 10 boxes of BC potatoes using 5 coupons (Basic cost $10 minus $2.50 in coupons AND a $5 coupon off your next purchase, net cost $2.50 or .25 a box) BUT if you don't have multiple computers for printing out coupons or if you just want greater variety there are still good deals to be had!

Save-a-Lot

You can sign up here http://cl.exct.net/?qs=a1dd49be04681c70eefca2eb962b7cdef96cec263d523a9ede0ecdebacf3376e  to get a $5 off a $25 purchase coupon at Save-a-Lot. My experience w/ Save-a-Lot is that they tend to have great prices on many things but not as popular w/ the couponers due to fewer name brand products.

NOTE If you sign up using the link above I will get a $5 off coupon for the the first five of you that do so. If you have family or friends who would appreciate knowing about this offer, I suggest you wait until YOU are registered and then send them the link so that you can get the $5 coupon for yourself.

Here a car, there a car, every where a car

Last week I found myself listening to Dave Ramsey on the radio. Mostly I enjoy and agree w/ Dave (author of Total Money Makeover available from Amazon) but last week I found myself thinking that he is not always right.

He was talking to a caller and telling her that priorities (in order) were a place to live, utilities, food on the table, a vehicle w/ a full tank of gas. While I completely agreed w/ Dave on the first 3 and even 6 mos ago would have agreed on the 4th, I found myself thinking that the "need" for a vehicle is totally dependent on where you live and where you actually "need" to be! I grew up w/ the idea that adults need cars and therefore as an adult I needed a car. I found it very interesting that many people in large cities didn't even know how to drive let alone own cars but for me then it was pretty much a "curiosity" rather than a life style I might consider embracing. However, I find myself living on a bus line that goes 90% of the places I want or need to go on a reasonable time table and realize that the cost and upkeep of even a well used car FAR exceeds the cost riding the bus and just renting a car when I need or want to venture farther afield.

Walgreens 9/12-9/18

There are some pretty good deals going on at Walgreens this week! (note all references to newspaper available coupons are from the Chicago Tribune which can be purchased at Barnes and Noble or Borders in Champaign SS=Smart Source; RP=Red Plum; PG=Proctor and Gamble; GM=General Mills)

• Colgate toothpaste$2.99  $2 Register Rewards SS 9/12 OR .75 off one http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/SpecialOffers.cvsp (register)
• Vicks Nyquil/Dayquil $5 $5 Register Rewards wyb 2 PG 8/29 $1.50 Nyquil and $1.50 off Dayquil (use both and after RR it is $1 per bottle)
• Depends $6.99 use coupon http://www.us.depend.com/PMURPLogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=/special-offers/coupons&activity=normal and the rebate that prints at the register and it is a money maker
• Progresso soup $1.25 w/ in ad coupon (look for this right inside the door of the store if you don't have one) click Coupons.com on right for a $1 off 4 q

Another money saving idea

I have been using the search engine Swag Bucks for a little over a year now and I love it! Basically you use it just like you would any other search engine BUT every once in awhile you are awarded points called Swag Bucks for your search. These can be spent in the Swag Store for a wide range of items. I almost always opt for Amazon Gift Cards and in the last year have purchased a space heater; hammock and college textbook just using the points!

If you think you'd like to try earning Swag Bucks, please click on the Swag Bucks widget below because then I can earn additional Swag Bucks for referring you!

Meijer Ad Deals 9/12-9/9/18

Pretty good week at Meijer! (note all references to newspaper available coupons are from the Chicago Tribune which can be purchased at Barnes and Noble or Borders in Champaign SS=Smart Source; RP=Red Plum; PG=Proctor and Gamble; GM=General Mills)

•    Betty Crocker Helpers (Hamburger, Tuna, Chicken) .99 GM 8/8 and 8/29 .75/3
•    Green Giant vegetables .99 Buy 3 or more get $2 off your next order  Click on Coupons.com site   at right for printable. After coupons that is less than .13 a package!
•     Pillsbury crescent rolls or sweet rolls 4/$6 buy 4, save $1 instantly GM 8/8 and 8/29 .40/2
•      Kraft shredded, cubed, crumbled, bites, 3 $6. Go here for $5 off any 5 Kraft cheese listed http://brands.kraftfoods.com/kraftcheese/index.htm
• Kraft Parmesan or string cheese $2.99 (see coupon above)
•      Buy 2 Huggies or Pampers value packs, get $10 Meijer gift card go here
•      http://print.coupons.com /couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14602&zid=yf73&nid=10&bid=alk09130809261fcf8e8773614 to print $3 off Huggies (scroll through to find)

CVS 9/12-9/18

There are a few freebies this week at CVS

Personal Care
Nivea for Men $4.99 get $4.99 ECB's (free after ECBs Could be a money maker if you have the coupons from Red Plum 7/25 or 8/29
Pepperidge Farm cookies $1 w/ your CVS card go here http://promotion.familytime.com/f10acc/default.aspx to download a $1 off coupon
Brach's Candy corn .99; get .99 ECB's back--This is a 3 Day deal so be sure to get there before Tuesday if you are hoping to snag it!

Cost of textbooks, Oh MY!

As many of you or your grown children head off to college you might have been as shocked as I was to see the "sticker price" on textbooks these days! This morning I read that textbooks make up a full 25% of the cost for a students' college expenses. Considering the way tuition costs have increased recently that is a pretty shocking to contemplate.

Luckily there IS something you can do to help control the cost. The first order of business would be to, as with everything else, shop around. In my experience you can purchase textbooks both new and used from Amazon.com for the same cost or even LESS than the prices in your local college bookstore (and in many states you won't pay sales tax so that makes up for the small shipping cost added) . Furthermore in many cases Amazon will offer you a guaranteed buy back at the end of the semester which greatly exceeds the buy back prices offered by most university bookstores. Amazon.com also allows the option to sell used textbooks which the student has purchased elsewhere. By making judicious purchase at Amazon whenever it was most advantageous and selling on there as well, my older student was able to graduate with less than a net cost (price paid minus selling price) of $800 for books for his bachelor's degree. His sister is well on her way to that goal as well!