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July 2009

Winn-Dixie 7/29-8/4

by Nicole on July 31, 2009

Sheri at Swaggrabber has this week’s Winn-Dixie match-ups and deals. I’m highlighting what I think are the best below but for the whole list (and an explanation of her abbreviations) please visit her full post here.

If you don’t have a Winn-Dixie near you, visit The Grocery Gathering at Be Centsable to find match-ups for most stores throughout the country!

Mentos Gum or Mints BOGO $1.59
- Use two $1/1 coupons found in the 06-21-09 SS insert
FREE after coupons

Mt. Olive Relish BOGO $2.29
- Use two $1/1 coupons found in the 06-28-09 SS insert
$.14 each after coupons

Mt. Olive Relish BOGO $2.29
- Use two $1/1 coupons found in the 06-28-09 SS insert
$.14 each after coupons

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Coupons in September Magazines

by Nicole on July 31, 2009

More and more magazines have coupons these days. I do a monthly post of the coupons you can find in magazines and where exactly to find them! If you find coupons that aren’t listed here please either leave a comment on this post or send me an email!

Here’s what I have:

Woman’s Day (September 1 issue)
Page 17 – Save $1.00 on any Oxy Product
Page 88 – Save $.45 on any Real California Butter
Page 88 – Save $.45 on any Real California Cheese
Page 109 – Save $.50 on Egglands Best Eggs

Woman’s Day (September 15 issue)
Between page 64 and 65 – $25 off when you spend $100 at Coldwater Creek
Between 72 and 73 – Save %1.00 on Sara Lee pre-sliced meat
Between 72 and 73 – Save $1.00 on any Marzetti dressing
Between 72 and 73 – Save $1.00 on Palmer’s Cocoa Butter

Elle
Between page 354 and 355 – coupon for FREE sample of Clarins Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correction

Weight Watchers
Between page 64 and 65 – $25 off when you spend $100 at Coldwater Creek
Page 79 – Save $.50 on Green Giant Just for One Vegetables
Between pages 96 and 97 – Save $1.00 on popchips
Page 123 – Save $1.00 on any Gourme Mist
Page 147 – Save $1.00 on Land O’Lakes Seasoning
Page 155 – Save $.55 on San-J sauces

Cosmopolitan
Between pages 32 and 33 – Save $3.00 on Maybelline foundation
Page 71 – Save $2.00 on Venus Embrace
Page 154 – Target coupon – save $1.00 on a Revlon cosmetic product
Page 177 – Save $5.00 on any Nufree – Finipil Hair removal treatment

American Baby (Thanks, Melissa!)
pg 15–10% Baby Depot
pg 29–Sears photo coupons
pg 51–$1/10 Earth’s Best baby food
pg 61–JC Penney photo coupons

Parents (Thanks, Melissa!)
pg 47–$5 Edible Arrangements
pg 49–25c Sunny D Smoothies
pg 87–$1.50 Tide Stain release
pg 87–20% Gymboree

Baby Talk (Thanks, Melissa!)
front (inside) cover–15% The Children’s Place
pg 7–$1 Desitin
pg 25–$2 Balmex
pg 31–JC Penney photo coupons

Body & Soul
Page 31 – Save $.50 on Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice
Page 8 of the “going greener guidebook” attached to the magazine has a page of organic coupons” Save $.50 on Stonyfield yogurt
Save $.50 on Oikos Greek yogurt
Save $.50 on Stonyfield Organic Smoothies
Save $.50 on Half Gallon of Stonyfield Milk
Save $.50 on Stonyfield O’Soy Soy yogurt
Save $.50 on Stonyfield yogurt
Save $.50 on YoBaby yogurt
Save $.50 on YoKids yogurt
Save $.50 on Stonyfield Fat-Free Organic yogurt
Save $.50 on Stonyfield Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

Redbook
Between pages 80 and 81 – Save $1.00 on a package of Sara Lee pre-sliced meat
Between pages 80 and 81 – Save $1.00 on Marzetti dressing
Between pages 80 and 81 – Save $1.00 on Palmer’s Cocoa Butter
Between pages 96 and 97 – $25 off when you spend $100 at Coldwater Creek
Page 160 – Save $.50 on Old Orchard Healthy Balance juice
Between pages 164 and 176 – $25 off when you spend $100 at J.Jill
Between pages 176 and 177 – Save 20% on your entire Gymboree purchase
Between pages 176 and 177 – Save $1.50 on Tide Stain Release

Shape
Page 71 – coupon for FREE mini-facial at Origins
Page 87 – Save $2.00 on Dickinson’s witch hazel

Cooking Light
Page 177 – Save $1.00 on Land o Lakes Seasoning

All You
.50/1 All You Look And Feel Your Best Special Issue, (exp 10/31/09)
.75/1 American Beauty Quick Cook Pasta, (exp 12/31/09)
$1 off Arnold Sandwich Thins, (exp 11/30/09)
$1/2 Banquet Boneless Chicken Nuggets 28.8 oz +, (exp 12/06/09)
$1/6 Banquet Dinners, (exp 11/08/09)
$3/1 Boost Kid Essentials multipack, (exp 12/1/09)
.55/1 Brut Anti-Perspirant or Deodorant, (exp 10/31/09)
$1 off Brut Fragrance Product, (exp 10/31/09)
$1/2 Campbell’s V8 Soup, (exp 11/15/09)
$2 off Claritin Eye, (exp 11/30/09)
.50/1 Colgate Wisp Product 16 ct, (exp 11/22/09)
.75/1 Creamette Quick Cook Pasta, (exp 12/31/09)
$1/2 Crunch ‘n Munch, (exp 12/06/09)
$10 off $25 Fashion Bug Purchase, (exp 9/24/09)
.75/1 French’s French Fried Onions 6 oz, (exp 1/31/10)
B1G1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator, (exp 11/30/09)
$2 off Glade The Fragrance Collection Product, (exp 11/01/09)
$1/2 Healthy Choice All Natural Entrees, (exp 11/08/09)
$1/2 Heatlhy Choice Cafe Steamers, (exp 11/08/09)
$1/2 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers, (exp 11/08/09)
B2G1 Healthy Choice Microwaveable Soup Bowls, (exp 11/08/09)
$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup, (exp 12/06/09)
$1 off Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water 24 pk, (exp 12/31/09)
$1 off La Choy Creations, (exp 11/30/09)
$2 off LaCross Beauty Tool $4 or more, (exp 10/31/09)
.50/1 Lay’s Light Potato Chips , (exp 10/31/09)
$2/3 Lean Cuisine Entrees, (exp 12/31/09)
.50/1 Log Cabin Syrup 24 oz
B2G1 Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce (15.5-oz.), (exp 12/06/09)
$1/2 Marie Callender’s Dinners, (exp 11/08/09)
$1.50 Marie Callender’s Homestyle Creations, (exp 1/31/10)
$1/2 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente, (exp 11/08/09)
$2 off Marie Callender’s Signatures Sautes, (exp 11/08/09)
.50/1 Nestle Pure Life Water multipack, (exp 12/31/09)
.50/1 New York Frozen Product, (exp 12/31/09)
$1 off N.Y.C. Product, (exp 9/30/09)
$1 off Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, (exp 12/31/09)
$2/2 Quilted Northern Bath Tissue, (exp 10/31/09)
$2 off Rimmel Mascara, (exp 9/30/09)
.75/1 Ronzoni Quick Cook Pasta Product, (exp 12/31/09)
B2G1 Ro*tel Diced Tomatoes, 10 oz, (exp 12/06/09)
.75/1 San Giorgio Quick Cook Pasta, (exp 12/31/09)
$1 off Schick Xtreme3 Disposable Razors, (exp 10/16/09)
.75/1 Skinner Quick Cook Pasta, (exp 12/31/09)
.50/2 Snickers Marathon, (exp 10/31/09)
$1 off Softsoap Body Wash, (exp 10/23/09)
$1 off Splenda No Calorie Sweetener with Fiber, (exp 11/30/09)
FREE Movie Ticket wyb a Spot Shot Product, (exp 12/31/09)
.75/2 Suave Body Wash Products, (exp 11/30/09)
$1 off Sun Chips, (exp 10/31/09)
$1 off Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner Kit, (exp 10/31/09)
$1 off Truvia Natural Sweetener, (exp 12/31/09)
$1 off Tyson Any’tizers Snacks Bag, (exp 11/30/09)
.75/1 Tyson Any’tizers Snacks Box, (exp 11/30/09)
$1 off Tyson General Tso’s or Sweet & Sour Chicken 2 lb, (exp 10/31/09)
$1 off Underwood Deviled Ham or Chicken Spread, (exp 12/31/09)
$1 off White Cloud Paper Towels or Bath Tissues, (exp 11/28/09)

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Friday FREEBIES and great deals 7/31

by Nicole on July 31, 2009

Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals:

FREE Poise sample pack

FREE Healthy Recipes Year-Round eCookBook from FaveDiets.com

FREE Homemade Simple Coupon Booklet (has coupon for FREE Cascade product in it – try this link too)

FREE Smart Balance Food-Plan

FREE sample of Lacoste Perfume

FREE sample of Parent’s Choice Immune Support Infant Formula

FREE sample of Flint River Ranch pet food

FREE sample of Total Blueberry Pomegranate Cereal

FREE downloadable Dr. Seuss Lorax Activity Book

Still available:
FREE travel guides by mail or download to many destinations
FREE E-Z Recipe Finder
FREE download of hundreds of fonts for your computer
FREE sample of ultimate diabetic socks
FREE Homemade Simple coupon booklet
FREE sample of Prilosec OTC
FREE VistaPrint business cards, magnets, rubber stamps, return address labels (you only pay shipping)
FREE information for diabetics, including meal plan guide to manage blood sugar
FREE 25 song downloads when you sign up for Emusic (7 day trial that you can cancel online if you don’t want to keep it)

You can get a coupon for a FREE chocolate bar every Friday this summer starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time by clicking here. Read my earlier post about this deal here.

Want to be the first to know about big sales and deep discounts? Click here to sign up with Shop it to Me (read my earlier post about it here)

Are you expecting a YouData payment in your paypal account this afternoon? I am and you can, too, because every Friday is payday with YouData! Read my post here or sign into the YouData Widget on my right sidebar.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaways:
1. To Go Dog Bowl - ends August 9
2. Light My Fire Candles - ends August 9

Earn money for normal everyday online searching – Swagbucks is powered by google and is FREE to use! Earn Amazon giftcards as you search! Sign up here.

Check out HOT Amazon deals on your favorite items!

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A Few Shortcuts!

by Nicole on July 30, 2009

I love getting to know new bloggers and Amanda is no exception. Her blog, A Few Shortcuts, is all about helping you out by giving you shortcuts whether it be at the store, in the kitchen, or at home in general.

Amanda has partnered with Michelle at I Heart Publix to bring you a recipe each week that will be cheap (and easy) to make based on the Publix weekly ad. Ingenious!

This week, Amanda has a Chicken Parmesan recipe that will cost just $16.17 for a family of 4!

I love her posts because they have step-by-step directions and even pictures to make your cooking experience even easier!

Check out Amanda’s recipe of the week and tell her Nicole sent you!

Check out HOT Amazon deals on your favorite items!

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Target 75% off Toy Clearance!

by Nicole on July 30, 2009

Rumor has it that this is the week! For what, you ask? Well, for Target to start its semi-annual 75% off toy clearance sale!

If you’re organized and have space to store, you could easily make a list of all the kids you buy for throughout the year (think holidays, birthdays, etc.) and do it all in 1 trip, saving you 75%!

This sale happens in July and February at Target. Shop away!

Check out HOT Amazon deals on your favorite items!

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Kids Bored at Home?

by Nicole on July 30, 2009

Summer may be coming towards an end but you’ve got a few more weeks until school starts in most areas of the country! Are the kids bored at home?

I have a couple of great FREEBIES for kids!

The first is a FREE download containing 22 crafts for kids! Everyone from parents, babysitters to camp counselors will find this one useful. They have paper crafts, wearables and even home made toys!

The second kids FREEBIE is from my friend Brandie at Free Sample Freak who told me about Dolly Parton and United Way’s partnership to bring children up to age 5 a FREE book each month. This isn’t available everywhere but what a great program! Check out Dolly’s Imagination Library for more information.

The last FREEBIE is to help keep you parents sane! Join Parentricty for FREE and connect with our parents on the issues that are important to you! Discover new products, meet parents and share tips!

Check out HOT Amazon deals on your favorite items!

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Publix 7/30-8/5

by Nicole on July 30, 2009

Michelle at I Heart Publix is your girl for all things Publix! I’m posting the highlights (IMHO) but definitely check out her full match-up post and her Super Deals.

Don’t have a Publix near you? No big deal – just head over to The Grocery Gathering at Be Centsable to find the match-ups for the stores near you.

Here are Publix’s best deals this week:

Suave Naturals Shampoo or Conditioner, Assorted Varieties, 22.5-oz bot (Excluding Suave Kids Products) 3/$4
-$1/2 Raise Your Hand For Savings
-$1/2 Men’s hair care from 05-17-09 RP
-$.50/1; $.50/2; $1/2 from 05-17-09 RP
-$.75/1 Family Is It’s Own Reward (EXP 7/29)
Use the $.50/1 (doubles to $1) to pay .33¢ per item

Jell-O Snacks, Assorted Varieties, 6-pk. 3.25to 4-oz cup 3/$5
-$.50/2; $1/1; $1/3 from 07-26-09 SS
-$.55/1; $.50/1; $1/2 from 07-12-09 SS
-$.60/1 PRINT
Using the $.50/1 (doubles to $1) each item is .66¢

Shedd’s Spread Country Crock, Regular or Churn Style, 15-oz tub or Twin Pack, 2-pk, 7.5-oz tub BOGO $1.89
-$.75/1 Publix All American Savings
-$1/2; $.25/1; $.35/1 from 05-17-09 RP
-$.55/1 “Family Is It’s Own Reward” (EXP 7/29)
The $.75/1 will mean each item is .20¢ and the $.35/1 (doubles to .70¢) makes each item .25¢

Mt Olive Sweet Relish or Pickles, Selected Varieties, 16-oz jar BOGO $2.19
-$.50/1; $.75/1 from 07-19-09 SS
-$1/1; $.50/1; $.75/1 from 07-19-09 SS
-$1/2; $.75/1; $.55/1 Hangtag
Using the $1/1 or $.50/1 (doubles to $1) you will pay .10¢ per jar!

Check out HOT Amazon deals on your favorite items!

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Food FREEBIES and hot deals!

by Nicole on July 29, 2009

I’ve found some great food FREEBIES and hot deals recently and wanted to share them!

Cheesecake Factory: Thursday, July 30 (tomorrow) is National Cheesecake Day! Print this coupon for one-half off a slice at the Cheesecake Factory.

Houlihans: Sign up for the Houlihans email club and take their survey after you sign up – you’ll get a coupon for $15 off a purchase of $30!

El Pollo Loco: Through August 1, 2009 you can use this coupon to get a FREE Pollo Bowl at Pollo Loco when you buy another Pollo Bowl.

Buca di Bepo: Until August 9, 2009 you can print and use this coupon good for $10 off when you spend $20.

Wendy’s: You can try to win a FREE Frosty and even if you aren’t successful you’ll still be able to print a coupon to get $1.00 off!

Jamba Juice: Until August 9, you can use this coupon to get a FREE Jamba Juice smoothie when you buy 1.

Moe’s: Sign up for Moe’s e-club and you’ll get a coupon for FREE queso via email.

Check out HOT Amazon deals on your favorite items!

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Cellfire – Time to Reload!

July 29, 2009

It is time for NEW Cellfire coupons for you to load to your store loyalty card! There is now a Cellfire banner on my right sidebar (underneath the blue coupons.com banner) where you can quick load the coupons you select. You can also access Cellfire by clicking here. What is Cellfire? Cellfire is a company [...]

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Guest Post: Stockpiling

July 29, 2009

This guest post is written by my bloggy friend Karen. Karen is a stay at home mom to 2 girls and blogs in her spare time at Frugal Rhode Island Mama about about using coupons along with sales, store incentives and rebates to save on everyday products. One way to save money on things you [...]

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WINNERS – Keri Lyn Dog Art & $100 Amazon E-certificate from Mr. Rebates

July 28, 2009

It’s time to pick some winners! Chosen from random.org, the following are the winners of the Keri Lyn Dog Art and the $100 Amazon e-certificate from Mr. Rebates. I’ve emailed the winners and they have 48 hours to email me back. If I don’t hear from them within 48 hours, I’ll draw new winners. The [...]

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From My Inbox…

July 28, 2009

Here is what is in my inbox this week… *Carrie from Pocket Your Dollars has information about how to get a FREE facial at Clarins with a printable coupon. *Zack from Coupon Dad found a great new site for Kellogg’s printable coupons. *Michelle emailed to tell me about a great promotion at Quiznos this week [...]

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Light My Fire Fragrance Oils & Warmer Review and Giveaway

July 28, 2009

I really do love my readers! Especially the ones with businesses that share with me! Danielle, aka “The Business Mommy” wears another hat as she owns her own candle and fragrance business. She recently emailed to tell me more about her new business, Light My Fire Candles, and offered to send me some samples to [...]

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KIDO’Z – Kid-Safe Browser!

July 28, 2009

I was intrigued when I received an email introducing me to KIDO’Z. KIDO’Z is the first international operating system available in seventeen (17) different languages. Basically, you download KIDO’Z (for FREE) and your kids use it as their browser. It’s completely kid-safe and family-friendly! This means no embarrassing pop-ups and no worries when your children [...]

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Toluna/Your2Cents Surveys

July 27, 2009

Your2Cents is now Toluna Surveys! I have been a member of Your2Cents for over a year now and have cashed out several times with them. They do not send many surveys but I qualified frequently for the ones that I did receive. Remember to use your separate “surveys” email when you sign up. I don’t [...]

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Dog To Go Bowl Review and Giveaway

July 27, 2009

My dogs, Chester and Cleo, are extremely spoiled! There’s not much I won’t do for them, that’s for sure. I know many of you feel the same about your furry family members! I recently was sent a To Go Bowl by Furry Travelers for Chester and Cleo. It is a 6 piece set that fits [...]

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Best Deal Magazines, Week of 7/27

July 27, 2009

Each week I bring you the best that Best Deal Magazines has! Many of you know that this is my go-to for great and personalized gifts for people! Best Deal Magazines has a large selection of magazines at very reduced prices. When you combine their low prices with the coupon codes they constantly offer you [...]

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CVS 7/25-8/1

July 26, 2009

Karen at Frugal RI Mama brings you the week’s best CVS deals and coupon-match-ups. I will post the highlights but you’ll definitely want to check out her full post for the whole list. For more information on shopping smartly at CVS, please read my CVS 101 post. Again this week, CVS has a super school [...]

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Walgreens 7/25-8/1

July 26, 2009

My friend Karen at Frugal RI Mama brings you the best of the Walgreens deals and coupon match-ups. I am going to highlight the best (IMHO) below but you’ll want to read her full post for the rest. For information on how to shop wisely at Walgreens please read my Walgreens 101 post. The best [...]

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Staples Deals This Week

July 26, 2009

For the past few weeks Staples has really come through with some great deals. This week is no exception! My flyer in my Sunday paper had a $5 off coupon when you spend $30! $.25 items (limit 2 each per customer)Elmer’s GlueManual Pencil SharpenerCap erasersBic 5 pack mechanical pencils (get these FREE by using this [...]

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