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Stroller giveaway!

2012-01-12T14:57:00.001-08:00

Great stroller giveaway! Check it out: http://blog.babygizmo.com/2012/01/baby-gizmo-new-year-bugaboo-donkey-giveaway/

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I'm Sew Excited!

2009-06-24T13:10:00.001-07:00

No, I didn't spell that incorrectly. That's right, I got my sewing machine! My goal was $200, but my mom alerted me of a deal that ended Monday at Target. This Brother XL3750 sewing machine was on price cut for $99.99. It had all the features I wanted and seemed to be a pretty good machine. So, I bought it. I haven't used it yet, but I'm crossing my fingers that it won't break on me and it'll be a good machine for a while. I'm so happy!

Now my next goal is to get a Kitchenaid Stand Mixer. Oh yeah, that's right - the mother of all Stand-mixers. Isn't she beautiful? I'm either going to get the Artisan or a higher model. My goal will be to save up $300. I'll keep my eye out for a deal though! I'll keep you updated on my $ making progress in posts and in the top right hand box on my blog.

I'm starting with $106.13. That's $11.13 left over from my paypal account (from e-baying) after buying the sewing machine and $95 left over from the $125 I made from the focus group. So, that's only $193.87 to go and 35% of my goal!

Are you saving for anything? Do you have any more ideas on how to make money????

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Great Focus Group Today!

2009-06-22T14:36:00.000-07:00

Vocalpoint came to Louisville to hold a focus group and I was selected as one of the participants. It was pretty fun. I met a lot of great women, many of them that had their own frugal blogs! Someone wrote down everyone's e-mail address, so hopefully we can stay in touch. (If any of you lovely women read this...please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you.) Anyway, it was only 2 and a half hours and I made $125! Awesome.

Besides holding focus groups, they send you free stuff and coupons. It's so worth it! Click here to learn more and to sign up.

Happy Monday!

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$2 Tank Tops Old Navy Saturday!

2009-06-19T06:19:00.000-07:00

Just got the word on Twitter. This Saturday at Old Navy, Women's & Girl's tank tops will be ony $2 on Saturday. I'm sure it'll be crazy (worse thank Christmas). If I wasn't doing my yardsale on Saturday, I'd be there...what a deal!

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$100 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway

2009-06-15T09:21:00.000-07:00

Over at MommySnacks.net, she's giving away a $100 Home Depot Gift Card. Who couldn't use that? I live in a 100+ year old house. We REALLY could use it!! :)

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2009-06-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

I love going to yard sales, but this coming weekend I will not be able to go. Why? Because I'm having my own yardsale with at least 5 other friends. A very talented one created this flyer. Isn't it cool!

If you're in Louisville, you should come and say hello! (and buy stuff!) I oh so hope I make a lot of money. It will go towards my sewing machine fund! Any suggestions?

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Earn Points & Redeem for Prizes!

2009-06-13T20:38:00.000-07:00

A super easy way to get free stuff is to sign up for swagbucks. All you do is use the site as your search engine and randomly as you do searchs you win swagbucks. You can go to the website to do the searches or download a search tool bar to your browser. I usually just go to the website. Rack up the swagbucks and redeem them for prizes. My favorite thing is that you can redeem swagbucks for gift cards!

Please use the link on the above swagbucks picture or click here to sign up because I get referral swagbucks! I would be appreciative. Good luck and happy searching!

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E-bay/Sewing Machine Update

2009-06-13T20:24:00.000-07:00

I've been doing pretty well with selling stuff on e-bay. I just sold a hiking backpack infant carrier that gave me a huge boost. I'm at 62% of my $200 goal! I've only been at it about a month, but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!

I know there are a lot of you out there that want to sell stuff on e-bay, but keep putting it off because you've don't know how and are a little intimidated by it. Don't be. It's very easy and they lead you along step by step. Just do it, you'll be happy you did.

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Hidden Treasure

2009-06-09T14:56:00.001-07:00

I found this in my car today. I forgot I got it at a yardsale for $1! It's a large cross stitch piece of Kentucky framed. The matte and frame need to be changed, but what a great piece. Totally Kentucky chic! Have you ever forgot about one of your treasures?

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Saturday Yardsale Finds

2009-06-06T15:59:00.000-07:00

My sister, sister-in-law, myself, and my 2 month old baby girl went yardsaling today. (I have to bring her as she's pretty much attatched to me for food!) We had a great day. I found 4 things for gifts that I can't post in case the receiver reads this post. Here are the things I found for myself.

This is a piece of Louisville Stoneware. It's a little pitcher with the recipe for a mint julep. Totally Kentucky chic! I'm sure this thing is worth about $50 new. I paid $10. Steep for a yardsale, but I love it!

I found this adorable MA Hadley Pottery lucheon size plate with an adorable pig on it. MA Hadley Pottery is another Louisville local pottery company. I'm sure it's worth at least $20, if not more. I paid $0.75! So country chic!

It must be a pottery day! I found this great piece to hold my cooking utensils. (Ignore the mess in the kitchen, please!) It's much better than the one decorated with chickens that I'd been using since we've been married-8 years! It's pretty simple, but that's what I like about it.

My last find of the day was this electric kitchen knife. I've been wanting one forever to use when I bake bread or for when I cook roasts and such in the crock pot. Now I scored this one for $3 and it's never been used! Score!

I'm pretty happy with my finds. I wish I could show you the gifts...sorry! :) Did anyone else find any special treasures this weekend?

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I've Been Chosen!

2009-06-04T10:24:00.000-07:00

I've been chosen as a host for a Domino's American Legends House Party! I'm so excited. I get a $75 giftcard to order pizza for a party! Yay! I set up my party site: http://www.houseparty.com/party/143070

I can't wait! Did anyone else sign up to do this? Does anyone in Louisville want to come?

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A Few Deals at the Mall - Old Navy and The Disney Store

2009-05-29T13:14:00.000-07:00

Just got back from the mall today and thought I'd share a few things with you.

First the Disney Store has it's kids flip flops and sun glasses for $2.99. Great deal! They also had some other deals on their summer items.

Second, Old Navy is selling their adult graphic tees for $3 tomorrow, Saturday, May 30 ONLY! If it's anything like their $1 flip flop sale, I'm not going! :) Anyway, when I bought my purchases today, a coupon spit out to fill out a survey and get 10% off my next purchase! They gave me a coloring page (some sort of contest for kids to design flip flips) and on the bottom of it was a coupon for 20% off an adult women's and child's item. Might be a good deal? Oh and they are doing a 50% off of their already marked clearance!

I'll be yardsaling tomorrow. Wish me luck!!!!

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No Coupon Inserts in this Sunday's Newspaper!

2009-05-23T18:16:00.001-07:00

Just a quick reminder, it's a holiday weekend, so there will be NO coupon inserts in Sunday's paper. (5/24/09).

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Weekend Deals!

2009-05-22T08:36:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. Here are the deals I've found for Memorial Day weekend. I'll update this post if I find more. Have a great one!

Free Blue Bunny Aspen or Sedona ice cream! Print out the mail-in-rebate here. Read carefully, it must be purchased between 5/23 and 5/25.

Old Navy Flips Flops are only $1 on Saturday, May 23 only! Call ahead to make sure your store is participating...and get there early. They may run out! (Limit 5 pairs per person.)

May 22 through May 25, save $5 instantly on Huggies brand diapers and training pants when you buy 2 mega or jumbo packs at Babies R Us or Toys R Us. I don't know what their price is, but combined with coupons, this could be a great deal.

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Diaper Deals of the Week! Plus 100th post!

2009-05-20T20:26:00.000-07:00

This is my 100th post. Wow, this has gone by fast! I've hesitated to post anything, because I was trying to think what I should post for my 100th post. I mean, it's an important milestone right? Well, needless to say, I've been crazy busy and never thought of anything cool to do for this post, so I figured I'd just get on to business as usual! Let's get to it!

First, make sure you check your $3/1 coupons for Huggies Pure & Natural. If you're like me, you are overloaded with them. I had a couple about to expire and needed to use them. Meijer has them for $9.49. I bought a couple there, then today I saw Wal-mart finally started carrying them and they're only $8.79...and they carry sizes bigger than size 2! (Prior to this I hadn't seen them in these larger sizes to be able to really stockpile!) That makes them $5.79 each!

Kroger has an awesome deal going on this week through Sunday (BTW, I haven't seen Huggies Pure & Natural here yet). Get $3 off instantly when you buy $15 worth of Huggies products, limit 2. I bought 2 Huggies Pull-ups at $8.99 (I great price) and 5 boxes of wipes at $2.50 each. I had $2/1 coupons for the Pull-ups, 3 $0.50 coupons (that doubled) and 2 $0.75 coupons for the wipes. That's $15.98 for $30.48 worth of products!

Good luck!

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FREE BBQ SAUCE

2009-05-14T13:03:00.000-07:00

I bought 6 things of BBQ sauce for $1.08 each at Kroger and used 6 $1 coupons from www.Kraft.com and paid $0.48. I did this because I thought I would get a $3 catalina. Well, it didn't happen. I was sad.

You can get it free at Wal-mart and Target around here as it's priced $0.98!

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Huggies for $1.99

2009-05-14T12:47:00.001-07:00

Transaction #1
Breeze 2 $14.99 (will donate)
-Use free coupon in 3/22 SS
=FREE and get $5 ECB!!!

Huggies
$8.99
-Use $2 Pull-ups printable coupon or whatever you have
-use $5 ECB from transaction #1
=$1.99!!!!

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B1G1 Free Snapple Coupon!

2009-05-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

Snapple Peach Iced Tea is my FAVORITE!!!! Click here to become a facebook fan of Snapple and print coupon for B1G1 FREE!

Thanks Surviving The Stores!

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Meijer Savings!

2009-05-11T19:04:00.000-07:00

I went to Meijers today for the first time in a long time. It's not really that far, it's just not really convenient, which is why I don't really go there on a regular basis. The deals seemed pretty good this week, so I went and boy was I happy I did! Here's how I did: (not everything is in the picture!)

4 Kraft Dressing - $1.58
-used 2 $1.50/1 from 5/10 insert and 2 $1/1 IP from www.coupons.com
= $0.08 and $0.58

Crystal Light - $3.29
-used Meijer Mealbox Q $1/1 and $1/1 from recent insert
=$1.29

2 Easy Mac Singles - $1 each
-used $1/2 I got from Orthodontist (there are IP's from www.coupons.com)
=$0.50 each

Banana's - $0.38 a lb!!!

Aunt Millie Hamburger Buns and Bread - $1.19
-used 2 $0.35/1 doubled 5/10 insert
=$0.49 each

Meijer Milk - $1.98!!!

4 Oscar Mayer Hotdogs - 4/$5
-used 2 $1/2 Meijer Mealbox coupons and 2 $1/2 from 5/10 insert
=$0.25 each!!!!

8 Electrasol dishwashing tabs - $3.00
-used 8 $2.50/1 from recent insert (I only had 1 coupons, but some lovely person left a stack of them on the shelf....it was my lucky day!!!)
=$0.50 each!!!

4 Kellogs Cereal - $1.80 each
-used 4 $1/1 from recent insert (there are specific $1/1 coupons at www.coupons.com)
=$0.80 each

Beeach-Nut baby cereal - $1.99 (There was a $1/1 peelie on it and I forgot to point it out. I'm going to take it back with the receipt and see if I can get that $1 back!!!!)

Jello for my son because he wanted to make it!!!- $0.51

Total = $59.26
Coupon Savings = $39.90 or 67%!!!!!
OOP = $19.36

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Diaper Deals of the Week! 5/11/09

2009-05-11T18:58:00.000-07:00

CVS has their Hugggies Diapers and Pull-ups for $8.99. There are tons of $1.50/1, $2/1 and $3/1 still out there making these diapers $7.49 - $5.99! Try here for $2/1 Pull-up and $3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural printable coupons.

If you don't mind store-brand coupons, Walgreens has theirs buy one get one free! Should be a great deal!!!!

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AWESOME KRAFT COUPONS! PRINT NOW!

2009-05-11T15:05:00.001-07:00

There are a ton a great coupons that KRAFT just released. Go to I AM A MONEY MAGNET for the details. Print all you can now before they're gone!

Highlights:

-$1.00 off of KRAFT DRESSING - It's only $1.58 at Meijer and Wal-mart.
-$1.00 off of 2 OSCAR MAYER Hotdogs - Combine it with Meijer's Mealbox Coupon of $1/2 and get them for $0.25 each
-$1.00 off of KRAFT BBQ SAUCE - It's only $0.98 at Wal-mart
-$1.00 off of 2 Easy Mac Singles - They're only $1 at Meijer, so that's $0.50 each!

Lot's more deals to be had!!!! I'll post my shopping trips soon!

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E-bay Update!

2009-05-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

I sold a few more coupons on e-bay and a damaged chi flat iron (I listed that it was damaged!). I'm up to $11.43 or 6% of my goal. That means only $188.57 to go!

I have a few more things up for auction right now and a ton more just waiting to be posted. I'm off to a slow start, but I'm sure I'll make it!

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National Goodwill Week - 20% off on May 9th

2009-05-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

If you are local to Louisville/Southern Indiana, the Goodwill in Clarksville will be offering 20% off your entire purchase on Saturday, May 9th to celebrate National Goodwill Week! I can't wait!

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Memorial Day Hike & Bike! Louisvillians!

2009-05-08T09:06:00.001-07:00

The annual Mayor's Healthy Hometown Memorial Day Hike & Bike is coming up! I hope I can find a sitter so I can bike this year! It was soooooooo fun last year. You usually get a t-shirt and if you're early enough some other freebies. I've gotten a bike helmet, a water bottle, and snacks!

Click here to register for your chance to win one of four trek bicycles!

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Kmart Doubles Coupons Up to $2 Again!!!!

2009-05-07T15:18:00.000-07:00

I got some pretty good deals at Kmart again this week. I can't believe they really are doubling coupons up to $2 again. I love it! Here's how I did!

Johnson & Johnson Baby wash - $4.29
-used $2/1 Q doubled to $4/1
=$0.29

Glad Quart Freezer Bags - $2.50
Gladware Storage Containers - $2.50
-used $1/2 doubled to $2/2
=$1.50 each

Huggies Wipes - $2.50
-used $0.75/1 coupon doubled to $1.50
=$1.00

2 Suddenly Salads - $1.25 each
-used $1/2 coupon doubled to $2
=$0.25 each

2 Doritos - $3.00 each
-used $2.00/2 coupon from frito-lay rebate doubled to $4
=$1 each

2 Campbell's Soup - $1.49 each
-used $1/2 IP coupon doubled to $2
=$0.49 each

Daisy Sour Cream - $1.39
-used $0.50/1 coupon doubled to $1
=$0.39

3 Small Steps 4 double roll toilet paper - $2.99 each
-used 3 $1/1 coupons from 5/3 insert doubled to $2
=$0.99 each

3 Small Steps double roll paper towels - $2.99 each
-used 3 (Free or $1/1 coupons from 5/3 insert) doubled to $2
=$0.99 each

Kids Colgate Toothpaste - $2.29
-used $0.75/1 doubled to $1.50
=$0.79

Total = $47.11
Savings = $28.69 or 60%
OOP = $18.42

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Cheap Walmart Trip!

2009-05-07T15:09:00.001-07:00

I decided to go to Walmart to get the cheap stuff I've been reading about in the blog world! Here's how I did:

Heinz Vineager - $1.00

-used $0.55 home mailer coupon

=$0.45

3 Chinet lunch plates - $2.66

-used $2/1 coupons from 5/3 insert

=$0.66 each

2 Kraft BBQ sauce - $0.98 each

-used 2 $0.75/1 coupons from recent insert (5/3 or 4/26?)

= $0.23 each

3 McCormick Marinade Spice Packets - $0.75 each

-used 3 $0.50/1 coupons from 5/3 insert

=$0.25 each

Total = $13.75

Savings = $9.55 or 69%!!!

OOP= $4.20

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1-800-GOOG-411

2009-05-07T15:06:00.000-07:00

My friend just reminded me about this service and I thought I'd share it with you. When you're out and can't find a phone number, instead of calling 411 and getting charged, just call 1-800-GOOG-411. It works and it's free!

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Let's Go Krogering! 5/6/09

2009-05-07T14:52:00.001-07:00

Not too much going on at Kroger this week. Here's how I did.

Kroger Training Pants - $8.99
-used $3.00 IP
=$5.99

2 Kroger Gallon Milk - $1.98

2 Kellogs Frosted Mini-Wheats - $2.00 each
-used (2) $1/1 Home Mailer Coupons from Vocalpoint
=$1.00 each

Betty Crocker mini Warm Delights -close out price $1.37
-Cellfire coupon $0.50
-used $0.50/1 coupon from sunday insert (doubled)
-$0.13 overage!

2 Ortega Taco Mix - $0.95 each
-used $1/2
= $0.45 each

Kroger Tortillas - $1.05

Turkey Hill Peach Tea - $0.60

Total = $26.04
Savings = $11.62 or 45%
OOP = $14.42

Check out how others did this week at The New Frugal Mom's Let's Go Krogering Link-up!

Plus, she's giving away (2) $25 Kroger Gift Cards! Click here to enter!

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Target Trip 5/5/09!

2009-05-05T17:04:00.001-07:00

Transaction #1:

(2) Glad soy candles - $5.79 each
-used (2) $4/1 MQ (IP or sunday insert)
=$3.97 OOP
-received $5 giftcard

Total - $1.03 overage!

Transaction #2:

Chex Mix - $1.49
-used $1/1 Target Coupon
=$0.49

(2) Nabisco Snack Cups (Oreo & Chips Ahoy) - $1 each
-used $1/2 Target Coupon
=$0.50 each

(3) Kraft EZ Mac single serve - $0.82 each
-$1/2 Target Coupon
=$0.32 each

Banana Boat Sunscreen with sunscreen stick bonus - $8.99
-used $1/1 MQ from 5/3 insert
=$7.99

Moby Wrap Baby Carrier - Clearanced at $27.98
(Bought this for a friend who will reimburse me!)

=$38.10
-used $5 giftcard from transaction #1
=$35.20 OOP
-will get $30.00 reimbursement from friend

=Total of $5.20!!!!

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Diaper Deal of the Week! 5/3/09

2009-05-05T16:53:00.000-07:00

In my opinion, the best diaper deal of the week is at Walmart. Their Huggies jumbo packs (diapers & pull-ups)(even their new pure & natural diapers) are $9.79. If you have some $3/1 coupons like I do, this makes them only $6.79. (I am actually overloaded with these coupons, I hope I don't let any expire!) They came in the mail and you can print them online.

Walgreens has their Huggies on sale for $9.99 if you'd rather buy them there. It's just a few cents more.

If you don't do Huggies (I know there are some people out there!), Pampers (diapers & easy-ups) are on sale at CVS for $8.99. There are a ton of $1 & $1.50 coupons out there. There was actually some $1/1 coupons in this past 5/3 insert! That would make them $7.99. Not bad!

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Cheap Mr. Clean Magic Erasers!

2009-05-05T16:42:00.000-07:00

A late night trip to Walgreens ended with thes (4) 2-packs of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, which I love by the way. These work great! Here's how I did:

(4) Mr. Clean Magic Erasers on sale $2.50
-used (2) B1G1 from 5/3 inserts
=$5.00 + tax OOP
=Received a $2 RR for buying $10 worth of P&G Cleaning Products

=$3.00 (or $0.75 each)!

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Free 8x10 Enlargement & Free Iced FruiTea! 5/6/09 Only!

2009-05-05T16:08:00.000-07:00

I've got two freebies for you tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 ONLY!

Walgreens is offering a free 8x10 enlargement on May 6. Just enter coupon code MOTHER at the online checkout.

Celebrate National Beverage Day with a free Iced FruiTea from Arby's. Just say "I'm parched. FruiTea for me!" for the opportunity to try one of their delicious FruiTeas for free!

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FREE KFC Grilled Chicken 2 Piece Meal!

2009-05-05T12:42:00.001-07:00

Click here to print up to 4 coupons. Thanks Never2Late2Save!

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Monday's Free Redbox Code!

2009-05-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

Today's free redbox code is BT73H9. Good for today, Monday, May 4, 2009, only. Be sure to return in Tuesday by 9 p.m.

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E-bay Update!

2009-05-01T17:39:00.000-07:00

E-bay Update: I just sold my first two coupons on e-bay yesterday. I had an almost expiring formula coupon and a pretty decent coupon/coupon booklet for Babies R Us. I held on to them just in case and then decided I definitely wouldn't use them, so to e-bay they went.

I made a whopping $1.72 on my first two sales after insertion fees, final value fees & shipping!

Even though it's not a great start, I have a few more coupons, a ton of baby clothes and some other odds and ends. I will not be discouraged! :)

Sewing Machine Fund: $1.72 down, $198.28 to go!

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Let's Go Krogering 4/30/09 (Louisville)

2009-04-30T16:13:00.000-07:00

Here's my Krogering deals this week. I didn't use too many coupons because I planned on eating off of what I have in the freezer. I just got a few things I needed and got more than I meant to because I saw quite a few Manager's Specials. Here are the main deals:

2 Kroger Gallon Milk $1.89

Dole Salad Manager's Special $1.29

4 Perdue Buffalo Chicken Bites Manager's Special $1.25

2 Healthy 100% Whole Wheat Bread Manager's Special $1.29

Danimals Yogurt $2.58
-used $1.00/1 MQ from blinkie a few months back
=$1.58

2 Kroger 16 ct. sliced cheese $1.50 each

Kroger Graham Crackers $2

2 Cheez-its $3.08 each
-special (buy 4 12 pks. coke for $10 and get them free)!
=FREE!

Gerber baby cereal Manager's Special $1.19

4 12 pks coke - $2.50 each
-used 2 $1/1 coupons from mycokerewards.com
=$2 each

Total=$55.71
Total Savings= $21.53 or 40%
OOP=$34.18

Go check out The New Frugal Mom's blog and her Let's Go Krogering Link-up to see her coupon match-ups and how others have done!

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Tonight is 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins!

2009-04-29T09:28:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, Baskin-Robbins stores across the country will hold 31 Cent Scoop Night from 5-10 pm to honor America's firefighters.

Baskin-Robbins will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents plus tax and create an opportunity for customers to donate to local fire charities. Read more about the NVFC and the National Junior Firefighter Program at www.nvfc.org/juniors.

Call ahead to make sure your local Baskin-Robbins is participating!

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Late night shopping trip to CVS & WAGS!

2009-04-28T19:07:00.000-07:00

I decided to to do my shopping late this evening. I went to CVS and Walgreens. Here's how I did:

First stop, CVS (all clearance deals):

Physicians Formula Mineral Eyeshadow $1.99

Physicians Formula Mineral Blush $5.00

3 Huggies Wipes 160 ct. $1.62 each (WOW!!! These were marked $4 something on the shelf and rang up cheap!)
-used (1) $0.75 coupon

=$11.85
-used $10 ECB
=$1.21 OOP

Next Stop, WAGS:

Transaction #1:

Huggies Pull-ups $9.99

-used $2/1 Pull-ups IP

Huggies diapers $9.99
-used $3/1 Huggies MQ home mailer

=14.98 + tax
-recv'd $2 RR
~$6.50 per pack!

Transaction #2

Quilted Northern Toilet Tissue $9.49

-used in-ad coupon to take off $2.50

-used $1/1 MQ from 4/26 Sunday insert

=$4.99

5 Campbell's Condensed Soups $1.39

-used in-ad coupon to take off $3.72

-used MQ from Sunday insert $1/5

=$0.45 each

3M Packaging Tape $1.50

-used in-ad coupon to take off $0.51

=$0.99

Snapple Peach Tea $1.19 (I was thirsty!)

=$9.12

-used $2 RR from previous transaction

=$7.12 OOP!!!!

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$1 Off Coupon for Wendy's Frosty's. New Flavors!

2009-04-28T10:45:00.000-07:00

Wendy's is introducing two new Frosty flavors. They sound yummy! Click here to get $1 coupon! You should be able to print two. After you print one, just click the back button and then the refresh button. I can't wait to try them!

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FREE Redbox Code!

2009-04-27T08:55:00.001-07:00

The code for a free redbox movie today is 4CW33N! Good until midnight tonight. Be sure to return it tomorrow by 9 p.m.!

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

Sewing Machine Fund!

2009-04-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

I have been doing a lot of sewing projects lately; curtains & crib skirt for the nursery, blankets, bibs, burp cloths, etc. for friend's baby gifts. I also have a lot of other projects lined up; aprons, car seat cover, and more baby gifts. My little sewing machine broke a few projects ago and I have resorted to using a fairly old (maybe 20 years or so) borrowed machine. While it works fine, I'd really like to get my own new fancy one! Maybe one that threads itself!

How will I pay for this, you ask? I've decided I'm going to sell stuff on e-bay! I have tons of baby clothes, baby toys, and I noticed today people are buying some coupons that I have and probably won't use. I'm going to get creative and hopefully make enough money to buy myself a new sewing machine. I'll keep track of my progress and share with you.

Any suggestions on what sewing machine I should get? Exact one, brands, features????

More importantly....how much should I try to save?

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

Let's Go Krogering! April 21, 2009

2009-04-22T11:06:00.001-07:00

Sorry I don't have a picture, but I went shopping at Kroger really late last night and didn't have the energy! Anyway, here's how I did this week at Kroger:

Hillshire Farm Turkey Lunchmeat $4.09
-try me free peelie MIR
=Free

Chicken Patties $1

Perdue Chicken Drumsticks $0.75 and $0.86

Perdue Chicken Thighs $1.07 and $0.98

3 Kroger Cream Cheese $0.91 each

2 Kroger Cordon Bleu $1 each

Kroger Salsa $1

Frank's Redhot Sauce $1.15
-used $0.50/1 MQ (doubled)
=$0.15

2 Hunt's Ketchup $1.39 each
-used $1/2 MQ
=$0.89 each

2 Kroger Canned Mandarin Oranges $0.89 each

2 McCormick Grill Mates Seasonings $1 each
-used 2 $0.75/1 MQ
=$0.25 each

2 Kroger/Value Mac N' Cheese $0.39 each

2 Pillsbury Brownies $1 each
-used 2 $0.35/1 MQ (doubled)
= $0.30 each

4 Kroger Corned Beef Lunchmean = $0.59 each

Ronzoni Smart Spaghetti $ 1.49
-used $1/1 MQ
=$0.49

1.5 cup of Organic Pecans - Manager's Special $2

Kroger Buns $1.19

3 double loaves of french bread - Manager's Special $1.19, $1.09, $0.89 (will freeze)

Grapes $0.99

2 Shredded Mini-Wheats $2.18 each
-used BOGO MQ (got with free sample in mail)
=$1.09 each

Kroger Comfort Diaper $6.49
Kroger Comfort Training Pants $8.49
Kroger Comfort Toddler Puffs $1.50
-used 2 $3/1 IP
(instantly received $3 off order for buying $15 work of Comfort products)
=$7.48 for all 3 items

2 Kroger Gallons of Milk $1.98 each

Caprisun Sunrise $1.79
-used $1/1 MQ
=$0.79

Goody Stayput Headbands - Manager's Special $1.29

Mini-Cruellers $1 (I was hungry!)

Vitamin Water $1.59 (I was thirsty!)

Value of Products before sales= $97.97
Balance after sales and coupons = $56.07
Savings = $41.90 or 43% Savings
(I bought a lot of $1 Kroger brand things this time and didn't use as many coupons...oh well, I still got a lot of stuff!)

Check out how other's have done at The New Frugal Mom Blog's Let's Go Krogering Linkup!

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

Clearance Breast Pumps

2009-04-20T20:15:00.000-07:00

For those of you breastfeeding moms in Louisville/Southern Indiana. I just got back from the Kroger in Clarksville on Lewis & Clark Pkwy and they have half a dozen or so Evenflo Comfort Select Automatic Cycling Breast Pumps on clearance for $19.99.

I saw some in the back of the store in the clearance bins and in the baby section. It's a single pump and I think it's more for travel or occasional use, but seems like a good deal; regular price is $39.99.

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

K-Mart and Rite-Aid Shopping Trip!

2009-04-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

I got my Pull-ups at Rite-Aid Today. (Forgot to put in picture!)

$8.99 on sale (regularly $11.49)

-$3/1 MQ from 4/19 newspaper insert

=$5.99

-used $2 SCR from last month

OOP= $6.53 (included $0.54 tax)

will submit for a $3 SCR and $0.75 Caregiver's Marketplace Rebate

Total = $2.78 (76% savings)!

Here's my K-mart Trip: (Remember, double coupons up to $2!!!)

Huggies Wipes $2.50

-used $0.75/1 IP (doubled)

Final price = $1.00

Nature's Source Natural All-Purpose Cleaner $2.99

-used $1/1 MQ from 4/5 or 4/19? newspaper insert (doubled)

Final price =$0.99

Daisy Sourcream $1.13

-used $0.50/1 MQ (doubled)

Final price = $0.13

Pepsi Throwback $1

I was thirsty and wanted to try this thanks to the Frugal Maven!

2 Suddenly Salads $1.25 each

-used $1/2 MQ (I think this was from a home mailer) (doubled)

Final price = $0.25 each!

3 Ocean Spray $2.67 each

-used 3 $1/1 MQ (picked up in my OB's office) (doubled)

Final price =$0.67 each!

2 Pringles $1.50 each

-used $1/2 MQ from 4/5 newspaper insert (doubled)

Final price =$0.50 each!

Vitamin Water 10 $1

-used $1/1 MQ from 4/5 newspaper insert

Final price = FREE

4 (12 ct.) Pop Tarts $2.50 each

-used 2 $1/2 MQ from 4/19 newspaper insert

Final price = $1.50 each

Value of Products = $33.10

OOP= $13.19

Total Savings = $19.91 or 60%!!!

http://www.findingdealsintheville.blogspot.com/

Free Redbox Code!

2009-04-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

Today's free Redbox code is M6FR97. Good for today (4/20/09) only! Be sure to turn it in Tuesday by 9 p.m. to keep it free!

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

Run, Don't Walk to Kmart this Week!

2009-04-19T16:11:00.000-07:00

They're doubling coupons up to $2.00! This should mean lots of free stuff! Check out Deal Seeking Mom's blog for more info. and coupon match-ups!

Update: Click here for a $5 off $50 purchase! Be sure to give this coupon to the cashier first before other coupons so your total is about $50 when this coupon is scanned!

You might want to call first to make sure your K-mart is participating! I think the ones on Lousiville are because it was advertised in the circular!

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

Diaper Deal of the Week! 4/19/09

2009-04-19T15:59:00.000-07:00

In my opinion, this week it looks like Rite-aid has the best diaper deal. Their Huggies diapers and Pull-ups are only $8.99 for a Jumbo pack. Then they have a $3 Single Check Rebate (limit 1) and there are a ton of coupons floating out there. There's even some in today's newspaper inserts! So, here's the scenerio:

$8.99

-$1.50/1 or $2/1 MQ (most diaper coupons are $1.50 and Pull-ups are $2.00)

-$3 SCR

=$4.49 or $3.99

Hints: you can also submit these for the caregiver's marketplace to get an extra $0.75 and there's a $3 of Pull-ups MQ in today's newspaper insert so these can be really cheap!

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

J. Gumbo's - All Entree's only $1 today!

2009-04-15T12:06:00.000-07:00

If you live in Louisville, whatever your lunch, snack or dinner plans are today, change them! For today only, J. Gumbo's is serving up our authentic big bowl Cajun entrées for just $1 a bowl. Stop by any of our Louisville locations to take us up on this special offer. Visit J. Gumbo's website for more info.!

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Cool Baby Giveaway! Hurry, it ends tonight!

2009-04-10T18:55:00.001-07:00

Chic Covers is giving away an infant car seat cover. They're adorable and I hope I win. However, you should try to win it too. Just go to their blog!

Warehouse Wine Sale! For Louisville Readers!

2009-04-10T15:09:00.000-07:00

I just read on the LouisvilleHotBytes forum that Party Mart is having their warehouse wine sale the day after Thunder - That's April 19, if you didn't know! ;)

Click here to see the forum for more information.

If you're a wine lover, the deals sound amazing!

Diaper Deal of the Week! (Plus Free Sample)

2009-04-08T06:16:00.000-07:00

Click here to request a free sample of Huggies pure & natural diapers!

I'd like to start posting where I think the best place each week to buy diapers for those of you with kiddos in diapers. This week I think that place is CVS.

CVS Baby Products Deal $10 ECBs wyb $25 (limit 1)

Huggies Jumbo, $10

Use 5.00 IP (gone now)

Or use 1.50 coupon from 3/1 SS

Huggies Wipes, $5

Use .50/1 coupon from 1/11 SS or 3/1 SS

Or use $0.75/1 printable

J&J Baby Bath, $2.99

Use $2.00/2 printable

Final price = varies*

Scenario

buy 2 diapers 10.00 each and 1 pack of wipes 5.00

Total $25.00 - (2) 1.50 coupons and .75 coupon

Total after coupons 21.25,

Earn 10.00 in ECB's making total 11.25 for 2 packs of diapers and 1 wipes

Plus don't forget to submit for your $0.75/1 Mail-in Rebate at Caregiver’s Marketplace!

Thank you Centsible Savings for the coupon match-ups!

www.FindingDealsInTheVille.blogspot.com

Huggies Wipes Coupon!

2009-04-06T13:57:00.001-07:00

Coupons.com has a $0.75 off 1 Huggies Wipes coupon. Be sure to hit your "back" and "refresh" button to print it twice! There's a great deal on Huggies Diapers/Wipes/Other baby products going on this week that this coupon will be good for!

Hurry and get it now before it's gone!

Thanks Never2Late2Save for the info.!

5 Coupon Inserts in Sunday's Paper!

2009-04-04T19:23:00.000-07:00

Whether you're an old pro at couponing or you're looking to get started, this is the Sunday to stock up on newspapers. There will be 5 coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper. You read that right - 5 coupon inserts! Buy more than one paper (or get the inserts from someone else), it'll be worth it!

If you didn't already know, next week there will be no coupon inserts because it's Easter. :(

Free Pepsi and Fruit Snacks! Thanks Target!

2009-04-03T19:22:00.000-07:00

Target has a deal this week if you buy $15 work of pepsi products, you get a $5 gift card. Their 12 packs are $3 each. So, when you buy 5 that would be $2 each if you subtract the value of the gift card. Well, I had 5 $2 off MQ's that were mailed to me from the Frito-Lay rebate a few months ago. So, free Pepsi!

Also, target has a coupon on their website (you can print them off at the registry in the store too) for $1 off Market Pantry Fruit Snacks. You can get this small bag for $.89. So, it's a money maker!

Lastly, I found this Johnson's baby shampoo on clearance for $2.54. I had a $1 MQ and a Target coupon for $.75. So, it was only $.79!

Oh how I miss the deals. It feels so good to be back!

Free Rachel Ray Dog Food Sample!

2009-04-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

Click here to get a free sample of Rachel Ray Dog Food from Wal-mart. Thank you Frugal, Freebies, and Deals!

Weekly Coupon Match-ups!

2009-03-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a great blog, Mommy Snacks, to find most of the main deals at the big stores this week. Check it out before you head out shopping to Target, Walmart, Meijer, CVS and Walgreens!

Thrifting For Gifts!

2009-03-29T16:34:00.001-07:00

OK. I'm not necessarily back on a regular basis yet, but I wanted to make time to post this so my friend could see himself on my blog. Please comment so he can read what you think!

Sometimes you come across a great gift while thrifting. Check out this cool Kangol hat I found last time I was thrifting. I knew it would be perfect for a friend. Here he is posing in it. Doesn't he look gangsta!

I know a lot of my readers love thrifting. But for the others, don't knock thrifting for gifts. Here's why. Thrifting is green. Why buy more new stuff when there is perfectly good stuff already out there? Thrifting is good for your budget. Why buy a $50 hat, when you can get it for $1.50? Lastly, are you really going to let retailers tell you that you have to buy their new stuff for a gift to be good? I sure am not!

Find out more about thrifting at my favorite thrifting blog The Thrifty Chicks!

Where Have I Been?

2009-03-24T19:21:00.000-07:00

Bringing this beautiful baby into this world! It may take me a little while to get back into the swing of things. Please stay tuned...I'll be back.

Awesome Thrifting Find!

2009-03-18T17:21:00.000-07:00

Look what I found at Goodwill for only $19.93!

It's a little chair and ottoman for a little girl. Perfect for the nursery! Just needs a little cleaning.

Giveaway Winner!

2009-03-17T20:02:00.000-07:00

The winner of my first giveaway is Jenn! You have 24 hours to respond to this post or another winner will be picked. Congratulations!

Here are your random numbers:4
Timestamp: 2009-03-18 03:00:13 UTC

Thank You!

2009-03-16T21:03:00.000-07:00

This thank you is long overdue, but a big thanks to Jamie from I Am A Money Magnet for awarding me the Kreativ Blogger Award!

The rules with this award are to name 7 things you love & pass the award to 7 blogs you love.

Things I love:

1. My family
2. My friends
3. My historic house
4. Saving money!
5. Being creative
6. Blogging
7. Sleeping

7 blogs I love: (In no particular order)

1. Hip and Stingy - Frugal Maven got me started blogging!
2. Treehouse Kitchen - The Treehouse chef has been a very supportive blogger!
3. Shea's Way of Life - Shea just started following my blog and her's is very interesting!
4. To Save A Penny - Amber is always posting something interesting and very helpful!
5. The New Frugal Mom - Marianne hosts the Let's Go Krogering Link-up every week and is very supportive!
6. Meal Planning Mommies - The ladies at meal planning mommies have given me tons of ideas for recipes!
7. Once A Month Mom - I haven't tried it yet, but the ladies at once a month mom show you how to cook a months worth of meals in one day! They help you buy groceries weekly on sale and do the big cooking day. They also do baby food, which I plan to do once my baby is born and is old enough to eat it!

That's it for now!

Cheap Diet Pepsi

2009-03-16T07:07:00.000-07:00

If you like diet pepsi. Click here for a coupon to buy one two 12 packs and get one free! Could be a great deal this week. CVS and Kmart have pepsi products 4/$12 ($3 per pack) and Target has them 4/$11 ($2.75 per pack). With the coupon, it would be ($2.25 or $2.06 a pack respectively!)

50th Post Give-a-way!

2009-03-13T07:35:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I'm already on my 50th post! Yay! It's so exciting.

In honor of my 50th post, I would like to do a give-a-way. I went through a few months worth of newspaper inserts and cut out all the pet coupons. I had to give the doggie ones to my sis and sis-in-law, but I saved most of the kitty ones.

If you are interested in winning a variety of 23 cat food & cat treat coupons, you can enter to win in a couple of ways: (You can enter all three ways for multiple chances!)

1) Post a comment. If you're not a blogger, be sure to leave your e-mail address to I can contact you.

2) Blog about this give-a-way on your blog and be sure to leave me a comment that you did.

3) Subscribe to my blog by e-mail or become a follower and be sure to leave me a comment that you did.

A winner will be picked Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m. EST. (Unless I go into labor!)

Thanks for reading!

Let's Go Krogering 3/10

2009-03-11T18:21:00.000-07:00

Man, I spent a lot of money this week, but I feel like I got some pretty good deals. I could kick myself though, because I didn't realize until after I checked out that I only had 29 items for the Mega Deal, when I thought I had 30. So I only got $10 off instead of $15. Make sure you ask the cashier how many items you have before you pay! Anyway, here's how I did:

Value of Products: $156.11
Total Saved: $87.54
Total OOP: $68.57 (56% Savings)

Here are the highlights!

Active Lifestyle Bread - Manager's Special for $0.99 (put in freezer)

Healthy Life Bread - Manager's Special for $0.89 (put in freezer)
-used a $0.55/1 MQ
=$0.34

Quaker Rice Snacks - $1.29
-used $1/1 MQ
-$0.50 part of mega deal
=-$0.21 overage

Cheerios Snack Mix - $1.99
-used $0.60/1 IP
-$-$0.50 part of mega deal
-$0.89

Chex Mix - $1.99
-used $0.60/1 IP
-cellfire $0.60/1
-$0.50 part of mega deal
-$0.29

(3) Freschetta Pizzas - $4.99 each
-used (1) $1/1 MQ and (2) $0.75/1 MQ
-$0.50 part of mega deal
=$3.49 and $3.74

(6) Toaster Strudels - $1.99 each
-used a variety of coupons mostly $0.35/1 coupons
-$0.50 part of mega deal
=~$1.14 each

Gorton's Fish Fillets - $2.99
-used $0.40/1 MQ
-$0.50 part of mega deal
=$2.09

Hormel Pepperoni (small package) - $1.99
-used $0.75/1 MQ
=$1.24

(2) Betty Crocker Potatoes - $1.49 each
-cellfire $0.40
-shortcuts - $0.35
-$1/2 MQ
-$0.50 part of mega deal
=~0.09 each

Planters Nut Bars - $2
-used $1/1 tear-off coupon
=$1

(2) Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2 each
-used (2) $1/1 MQs
-$0.50 part of mega deal
=$0.50 each (did not produce catalina's like I thought they would?)

(2) 1/2 gallons of milk - $0.99 each!

Chuck Roast - Manager's Special - $3.63 (made in crockpot!)

(2) Little Smokies - Manager's Special - $2.09 each
-used $1/2 MQ
=$1.09 each

Whole Tyson Chicken - $0.99/lb - $3.60

(6) Welches Aqua Juices - 2.99 each
-used (3) B1G1 Free
-part of megal deal - $0.50 off
=~$1.00 each!!!
(Some of these juices had try me free hang tags, but I feel wierd mailing them in unless we really don't like it. What do you think?)

I received a $1.50/2 Aqua Juice catalina! I hope we like the stuff!

OK. That's it for the highlights. I hope I didn't mess any of it up, I can't find where I wrote everything down and tried to do the coupons from memory! Yikes!

See how other's have done at The New Frugal Mom's blog at her Let's Go Krogering Link-up!

Fabulous Thrifting Today! Shoes Galore!

2009-03-09T13:52:00.001-07:00

I found a ton of great shoes at Goodwill today. They were only $3 each! The only sad thing is that half of them were in my sister's size! So, she lucked out too!

Here' are some black peep toe with white trim Laura Scott's.

Here are some off white slip on Antonio Melani's.

Here are some black GAP wedge thong sandals.

Gianni Bini thong sandal flats.

GUESS black with turquoise trim wedges.

I also found this interesting thing. I got it for $3 and it's selling on e-bay for $9.

That's it for now. Get thee to Goodwill!

FREE redbox Rental Today!

2009-03-09T07:02:00.000-07:00

The code for today, Monday, March 9 is: F3T9L6

Good for today only!

Special FREE Wednesday Redbox Code for March!

2009-03-04T06:57:00.000-08:00

Redbox is doing free codes on Wednesdays for March Madness.

Today's code is: 75EA16

Good for today only!

Let's Go Krogering!

2009-03-03T19:14:00.000-08:00

Here's how I did at Kroger this week: (Pretty well I think!)

Total: $94.71
Total Saved: $52.91
Total OOP: $41.80 (56% Savings!)

Here are the highlights:

*This week Kroger had a Mega Deal. Buy 10 of participating products and get $5 off your order. So, I just take $0.50 off each participating item!

**I also had a $3 oyno and $1.50 oyno from last weeks shopping! (Thanks Pillsbury!)

(3) Freschetta Pizzas - On Sale $4.99
-used (3) $1/1 MQ from 3/1 insert
-part of Mega Deal - $0.50 off
=$3.49 each

(2) Armour Meatballs - On Sale $2.49
(2) Kroger Pastas - $0.99
-used (2) Buy Meatball get pasta free
-part of Mega Deal - $0.50 off
=$1.99 each plus free pasta!

Pork Chops on Manager's Special $2.69

(2) Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - On Sale $1.99
-used (1) $1/1 MQ
-used $0.35/1 printable (doubled)
-used $.50/1 cellfire e-coupon
-part of Mega Deal - $0.50 off
= $0.49 and $0.29

(2) Gorton's Fish Sticks - On Sale $2.99 each
-used (2) $0.40/1 MQs from 3/1 insert
-part of Mega Deal $0.50 off (doubled)
=$1.69 each

(2) Dole Iceberg Salad - On Sale $1.72 bogo
-used $1/2 Dole Salads
=$0.36 each

Planters Nut Bars - On Sale $2
-used $1/1 MQ tear off
=$1

Sara Lee Cheesecake - On Sale $2.99
-part of Mega Deal $0.50
=$2.49

Kroger Baby Wipes - $1.99
-used $1/2 Kroger Q from mailer
=$0.99

(2) Kroger Hamburger Buns - Manager's Special - $0.85 each
(will freeze these!)

(2) Pop-Tarts - On Sale $1.67
-used $1/2
=$1.16 each

Diet Dr. Pepper - $1.25
Used free coupon requested from website
=FREE

(4) Rite Guard Deoderant - On Sale $0.99 each
(seemed cheap, so stocked up for hubby!)

Cottonelle 4pk Toilet Paper - $0.99
-used $0.25/1 cellfire ecoupon
=$0.74

Kroger Baby Wash - $2
-used $1/1 Kroger Q from mailer
=$1

Carefree Pantiliner - $1.02
-used $1/1 MQ from magazine
-$0.02

Be sure to check out The New Frugal Mom's Kroger Coupon Match-ups and Let's Go Krogering Link to see how other's have done!

How did I do at CVS this week?

2009-03-03T19:01:00.000-08:00

Pretty good I think! It was a major baby stock up this week. Here's how I did:

Pampers Easy-up - On sale $10

(2) Desitin - On sale $3

J&J Baby Wash - On sale $3

Playskool Baby Wipes - On sale $2.50

Kotex Pantiliners - $1.49

-used (2) $1/1 Desitin printable

-used $1 /1 J&J Baby Wash printable

-used $1/1 Kotex Pantiliners CVS CRT

-used $/1 Pampers MQ

-used $2/1 Playskool Wipes

Total Before Coupons = $20.49

Used $4.99 ECB's

Total OOP = $6.60 (68% Savings!)

Received $5 ECB's

Monday's FREE Redbox Code!

2009-03-02T13:12:00.000-08:00

Today's code is MS72K3. Good for today only!

Quick Kroger Trip - Couldn't Resist

2009-02-28T16:29:00.000-08:00

So, I've been reading about all these other bloggers getting this Pillsbury deal and I couldn't resist to stop into Kroger one last time this week to get it. I could kick myself that I forgot to do it in separate transactions, so I only got one $3 on your next order catalina! But I found a ton of Manager's specials, so it wasn't all so bad! Here's how I did:

(6) small Pillsbury biscuits - $0.59 each
-used (2) $0.75/3 coupons from blinkie

(6) small Pillsbury cinnamon rolls - $1.00 each
-used (2) $0.75/3 coupons from blinkie

Hot dog bun/rolls - Manager's Special - $0.79 (will freeze)

1/2 gallon skim milk - Manager's Special - $0.90

1/2 gallon chocolate milk - Manager's Special - $1.15

(2) 4pk. Danimal Yogurt Crush Pack - Manager's Special ($0.75 and $1.19)
-used (2) $0.55/1 coupons from blinkie

Total before Coupons = $14.32
OOP = $10.22
Received $3.00 oyno catalina
Spent = $7.22 or 50% Savings!

Note: If I would've done the Pillsbury's in two transactions I could've saved $3 more...annoying!!!!

Great Rite Aid Coupon - Good for Friday and Saturday Only!

2009-02-27T07:09:00.000-08:00

Click here to print a $5 off $20 purchase at Rite Aid. Good for Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 only.

Update: I just got back from Rite Aid. Decided to get my Pull-ups there that I needed. Here's how I did:

(2) Pull-ups - $11.49 each

(3) Snapples - $1.39 each (I'm obsessed with these for this pregnancy!)

-used $5 wyb $20 coupon above

-used (2) $2/1 Pull-ups coupons

OOP = $19.78

Will get $2 rebate on Pull-ups and $1 rebate on Snapples

Total = $16.78 or 38% Savings (That's about $6 for each pull-up pkg.!)

Let's Go Krogering 2/24!

2009-02-24T20:48:00.000-08:00

I went Krogering today. I'm only 3 weeks away from my due date so I stocked up on diapers this week. Here's how I did:

Total Before Savings: $117.91

Total Saved: $52.96

Total OOP: $64.95 or 45% Savings!

Catalinas: $1.50 coupon off my next shopping trip!, $1/1 Seapak item, $2/2 Seapak item, $1.50/4 GM Big G cereals.

Here are some highlights!

Pampers - on sale $9.99

-used $1.25 Esaver e-coupon loaded on my Kroger card

-used $1.50/1 coupon

=$7.24

(3) Comfort (Kroger Brand) Diapers - 2@$6.49 and 1@5.99

-used (3) $3/1 peelies on pack!

=2 for $3.49 and 1 for $2.99

(2) Milk - on sale this week for $1.99 a gallon!!!!

(2) Seapak Shrimp - on sale B1G1 for 2.99

-used $2/2 catalina I got last week

=$0.50 each

(2) Trix and (1) Honey Nut Cheerio - on sale for $1.67 each

-used $1/3

=$1.34 each

(3) Kraft Cheese - on sale $2 each

-used (3) $0.75 coupon (blinkies)

=$1.25 each

Yo-Plus Yogurt - on sale for $2

-used $1.50/1 printable coupon

= $050

(3) Pillsbury Rolls - small/mini 5ct. ones on sale for $1

-used $0.75/3 coupon (blinkie)

=$0.75 each

Kroger Biscuits - $1.30

-used $1.00 coupon from mailer

=$0.30

(2) 4pk Cottonelle - $0.99

-used $0.50/2 coupon from insert doubled

=$0.50 each

(2) Kraft Deluxe Mac n' Cheese and (2) Kraft Mac n' Cheese - $1.80 and $0.60 respectively

-used (2) Buy one Deluxe Mac n' Chz and 1 Mac n' Cheese get $1.00 off

=$2.80 for all four (~$0.70 each)

(2) Delmonte Fruit Cups - on sale $1

-used $1/2 printable coupon

=$0.50 each

(3) Starkist Tuna Packs - on sale $1 each

-used B2G1 Free coupon from insert

=$0.67 each

(3) 12pk Coke Products - 3 for $11

-special buy 3 get $1/3 automatically

=$3.33 each

Check out how other's did at The New Frugal Mom's Let's Go Krogering Linky! How did you do? Let me know...comment.

This Weeks Coupon Match-ups 2/23

2009-02-23T06:38:00.000-08:00

If you'll be doing shopping this week at Kroger, Meijer, Target, Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens... Be sure to check out Mommy Snacks for this weeks coupon match-ups! It's time to save some money!

Sunday Shopping Trip! 2/22

2009-02-22T13:49:00.000-08:00

Sunday is deal shopping day for my sister and I. We mostly go to drugstores, but occasionally make a detour somewhere else.

Our first stop was Walgreens. Here's how I did:

(2) Theraflu Warming Liquid on sale $10/2

(2) Reynold's Wrap 20 sq. ft. $1.69

(1) Valentine's candy $0.25

-Reynold's Wrap was on-sale for $0.99 with in-ad coupon

-(2) $1/1 coupons for Reynold's Wrap

-(2) $2/1 Theraflu Warming Liquid

=$6.75 OOP (With $6 Rebate...only $0.75!)

=94% Savings!

Check out Deal Seeking Mom for her coupon match-ups and other bloggers scenerios!

Next stop was Rite Aid. Here's how I did:

(1) Sweet Sue Chicken on sale $0.99 (I would've bought more, but I only had 1 coupon)

(2) Stayfree pads $2.99

(2) Valentine's Candy for $1.24

(1) Valentine's Candy for $0.74

-(2) in-ad coupon for $1.00

-(2) $1/1 Stayfree product

-(1) $0.75 Sweet Sue Chicken

=OOP = $5.99 (It was those Valentine's candy that got me!)

=41% Savings

Then we decided to go to Big Lots to use the 20% off coupon I posted about earlier. I think I found a great deal. I've been keeping my eye out for a crib mattress. (I only have 3 weeks left, so I'm so glad I found this deal!) Big Lots had a Serta Perfect Slumber crib mattress for $60. With my 20% off coupon, it was only $48. Not bad! What do you think?

20% Off Your Total Purchase at BigLots! Feb. 22 Only!

2009-02-20T05:26:00.001-08:00

Just got this in my e-mail this morning. This could be a great deal! Good for Sunday, February 22 only! Click here to print coupon.

Update: Check out my friend Frugal Maven's tip on what to use this coupon for over at Hip and Stingy!

20 Free 4x6 Prints from Walgreens 2/20 Only!

2009-02-19T14:03:00.000-08:00

Just got this in my e-mail and thought I'd pass it along. If it works like I think it does, you can upload and print 20 pictures for free and pick them up at Walgreens at no charge! Click here to go to their website. Don't forget to use the coupon code "ONEDAY."

Get a Free Sample of Dunkin' Donuts Coffee

2009-02-19T09:47:00.001-08:00

Let's Go Krogering - Feb. 18

2009-02-18T15:59:00.001-08:00

I usually get to Kroger on Tuesday, but didn't get the chance to go until this morning AND I had to bring DS with me. It wasn't too bad because I pushed him around in one of those carts with the car in the front that are really hard to maneuver. Oh well, I did pretty good. I spend a little more than I wanted to, but it's because I found all these great deals on meat I couldn't pass up!

Value of Products: $136.02

Coupons and Kroger Plus Savings: $68.07

OOP: $67.95 (50% Savings!)

Highlights:

Pork Roast normally $25 - On Manager's Special for $10.41

(I couldn't pass this up...will be great on the smoker for when we BBQ this summer!)

3-Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloins - On Manager's Special for $3.35

-had $1/1 coupon

4-Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice - On Sale for $1.99

-4 $1/1 coupons (found at my OB's office randomly?)

=$0.99 each

2-Seapack Shrimp Poppers - $2.99 on sale B1G1

-2 $1/1 coupons

=$0.50 each

2-Purdue Whole Chicken Fryers - On Sale $0.60/lb

=approx. $3 each (these are great in the crockpot and make at least 2 meals!)

4-General Mills Cereals (HNut & Multi-Grain Cheerios & Trix) - $1.67

-$1.50/3 HNut Cheerios or Trix

-$0.75/1 Mult-Grain

-$0.50/1 shortcut e-coupon HNut Cheerio

=$1.17, $0.92, $0.76 each

Glade Scented Oil Warmer Refill -close out at $1.99

-$1/1

=$0.99

2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - $2

-2 $1/1

-1 $0.50/1 shortcuts e-coupon

=$1, $0.50 each

2 Yoplait Trix/Go-gurt Yogurt - $2 each

-$1/2

-$0.75/1 shortcuts e-coupon

=$1.50, $0.75 each

4 Quaker Oats Oatmeal - on sale for $3/2

-2 $1/2

=$1 each

2 Cottenelle Toilet Tissue 4-pk - $0.99

-$0.50/2 doubled

-$0.25 cellfire e-coupon

=~$0.38 each

=$1 each

4 Pop-Tarts 20% Fiber - $1.99 each

-they had $1/1 peelies on each box!

=$0.99 each! (be on the lookout!)

I also got two catalinas! One for $1.50 on any four General Mills cereals and $2/2 SeaPak items!

To see coupon match-ups in more detail, check out Southern Savers and The New Frugal Mom's coupon match-up.

Also, check out how others have done at The New Frugal Mom's "Let's Go Krogering."

Good Luck!

Free Huggies Wipe Sample

2009-02-17T10:59:00.001-08:00

Click here to request the free sample! Thanks, To Save A Penny.

Buy One Get One FREE Breakfast - Meredian Cafe

2009-02-16T13:11:00.000-08:00

Again, for those of you local to Louisville. The guys at the Louisville Hot Bytes Forum have passed along another great offer. A coupon for Meredian Cafe. It's a buy one breakfast entree, get one free! Who doesn't love a great breakfast! Click here to print the coupon.

If you haven't eaten at Meredian Cafe. You are missing out. It's in an adorable old house in St. Matthews and it's delicious. It's great for vegetarians too, but equally as great for us non-veggies too! Enjoy!

Beat the Tax Warehouse Wine Sale

2009-02-16T12:44:00.000-08:00

For those of you local to Louisville, I just found this on the Louisville Hot Bytes Forum. Thanks guys! Here is what was posted:

"Well the guys at Party Mart are at it again. Another huge wine sale. They are doing it again to beat the new sales tax. The guys tell me there will be over 500 cases of wine with 30-60% discounts. They will apply their normal case discounts as well for additional savings. Oh yeah and no 6% sales tax. In other words huge savings all around. If you missed the last one you do not want to miss this one. For those of you who attended the last one you know how much fun it was and what a bargain. Circle your calender Sunday March 1 starting at 1pm."

If you drink wine, this is probably worth checking out!

Free Redbox Movie code for Today Only!

2009-02-16T10:04:00.001-08:00

Use code: M7DM23 at any redbox today only for a free rental!

My First Blog Award!

2009-02-15T17:07:00.003-08:00

This is so exciting. I got my first blog award! I'm so excited. Thank you to Frugal Maven at Hip and Stingy. I love your frugal blog (my inspiration) and am honored to receive this award from you!

The rules of this award are as follows:

It is to be given to bloggers who exhibit great gratitude and/or attitude.

It is to be passed on to 10 other bloggers

You should link back to each blog that receives an award and leave a comment on their blog to let them know they've been given it.

I award the following blogs (in no particular order):

The Thrifty Chicks - I fell in love with your blog the minute I laid eyes on it. It has inspired me to make thrifting part of my regular routine. I am loving it! Thank you.

Just a Girl - You have amazing ideas to get my creativity flowing. Keep them coming!

Tip Junkie - You as well have given me many creative ideas. I've already done the Valentine's Day hand sanitizer as a teacher gift and have many other of your ideas in mind I'd like to try. Please keep them coming too!

Meal Planning Mommies - I love looking at your recipes daily and trying some of them out. It helps to get out of my meal ruts! Thanks!

The New Frugal Mom - I love your "Let's Go Krogering" Mr. Linky. I love participating every week. I appreciate you doing it!

OK. I don't follow that many blogs yet, so 5 is all I can do for now! Thanks again Frugal Maven for my first award.

Valentine's Day is Tomorrow

2009-02-13T11:43:00.000-08:00

With the state of the economy these days, I find it really hard to justify spending tons of money on a nice dinner, flowers, cards, candy, etc... for Valentines Day. So, here is a frugal way to celebrate Valentine's Day: The Valentine's Challenge. Thanks The Happy Housewife!

Essentially, you pick a day after Valentine's Day to celebrate. (Who says you can only show each other how much you love each other on February 14th!!!?) Set a budget for each other. The Happy Housewife suggests $10 each. Then, go shopping after Valentine's Day when everything is on sale/clearance. See how much you can get each other...I bet you'll be surprised!

Also, since you're already celebrating on another day besides February 14, use this coupon to eat out at TGIF's and buy one entree get one free! Click here to print the coupon.

Let me know if you will take the challenge on. I will share how we did and I want to hear how you did. Happy Valentines Day!

$5 off $20 purchase at Rite Aid

2009-02-13T06:16:00.001-08:00

This is a great coupon, but it's only valid today and tomrrow. Click here to print.

Free Dessert at Fazoli's

2009-02-11T11:51:00.001-08:00

Free dessert with the purchase of an adult entree. Includes choice of New York Style Cheesecake, Turtle Cheesecake, Chocolate Overload Torte or Chocolate Chunk Cookie.

Leave me a comment and I'll e-mail you the coupon to print out!

FREE $10 Summit this Wednesday

2009-02-10T12:53:00.000-08:00

If you live in Louisville, celebrate Valentine's Day with unique gifts, savings and events from The Summit! Whether you want to pamper yourself or surprise a loved one, The Summit stores and restaurants want to spread the love.

FREE $10 gift card to The Summit.
Wednesday, February 11th
11:00am
Guest Services, located across from Ulta Cosmetics.
For the first 250 participants only. No purchase necessary. One per person, while supplies last.

I couldn't verify this on their website, however, I saw this on the Courier-Journal-moms like me forum. So, it should be legit! Good luck!

Kroger Savings 2/10

2009-02-10T10:31:00.001-08:00

This has been one of my best weeks yet! I wasn't expecting to do so well.

Here's how I did:

Value of Products: $80.82

Total OOP: $38.86 or 53% Savings!

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Here are some highlights!

Yo-Plus Yogurt on sale $4/2

-Cellfire coupon $1.00/1 - (click here to load to your Kroger card)

-MFR coupon $1.50/1 (you can print $1/1 here)

=FREE (plus $0.50 overage)

5 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks on sale $1.79

- 2 MFR coupons SS 1/4 for $0.50/2 doubled

=$1.09 each

*Bonus: If you buy 5 at one time, a catalina prints out for $3.50 off your next purchase!*

Kroger Sour Cream $1

- Kroger coupon mailed to me for $1/1

=FREE

Honey Nut Cheerios on sale $1.67

- $0.30 off for Daytona Deal

- $0.55/1 printable coupon

=$ 0.82

2 Cottenelle Toilet Paper 4-pk $0.99 each

- 2 $0.50/1 printable coupons doubled

=FREE

4 Airwick Aerosol Airfresheners closed-out for $.50 each

- 2 B1G1 FREE coupon from recent insert

= $0.25

Don't forget:

1/2 gallon milk is only $1!!!!! (hint: you can stock up and freeze milk for baking!)

Make sure you look at the meat that's reduced to sell....you can use it up or freeze it! I bought Chicken thighs for only $1.44. I bought some drumsticks to and am going to attempt making fried chicken for the first time. Wish me luck!

Check out The New Frugal Mom to see how she did and how others did this week!

You can also visit Southern Savers and Mommies with Cents to see a more detailed list of sales/deals this week.

Free Dessert at Butterfly Garden Cafe

2009-02-09T15:24:00.000-08:00

For those of you that live in Louisville, Butterfly Garden Cafe just sent me an e-mail about free dessert with purchase:

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For our Valued Customers: Free Dessert at Butterfly Garden Cafe!!

Please print out this email for a complimentary dessert with purchase of a large salad, whole sandwich, or combination meal.

Valid through February 28, 2009. Please limit one per customer.-

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I love this place. It's so quaint, cute and delicious! If you are interested in this deal, please leave me a comment on this post with your e-mail address and I'll forward you the e-mail.

Free Redbox Rental

2009-02-09T09:43:00.000-08:00

Here's the code for today only: 25CH63

Remember, it can only be used today. However, you can use it once on each debit/credit card you have! Be sure to return it by 9 p.m. tomorrow so as not to be charged.

Drugstore Sunday!

2009-02-08T19:02:00.000-08:00

The drugstore sales started today and I made my rounds this week to CVS and Walgreens. Here's how I did:

I did my Walgreens shopping in two transactions.

Transaction #1:

Gillette Embrace Razor on sale for - $8.99

-used 2.00 coupon from 2/1 insert

Total OOP: $7.53

Register Rewards Received: $6.00

Total Spent: $1.53 - 83% Savings

Transaction #2:

Windex on sale - $2.50

Windex Wipes on sale - $2.50

Schick Quattro for Women on sale - $4.99

2 Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes on sale - $2.50 each

Thermacare Heat Wrap on sale - $2.49

Snapple - $1.19

2 Reusable bags on sale - 2/$1

Coupons used:

-$1.00 Windex

-$3.00/2 Scrubbing Bubbles

-$1.50 Windex Wipes

-$0.50 Snapple (peelie from package at Kroger)

-$2.00 Schick Quattro from Walgreens EasySaver Catalog (found in store)

-$2.00 Schick Quattro from past insert

-$6.00 Register Rewards used from transaction #1

Total OOP: $4.80

Total Spent: $10.80 (66% Savings!)

Here are my CVS Deals:

2 Pamper's Easy-ups - $12.49 (on sale $9.99 each)

Madagascar 2 - $24.99 (on sale $19.99)

Dawn dishsoap - $1.99 (on sale $0.99)

Coupons /Deals used:

-$2.00 off Easy-ups

-$15.00 off Madagascar when you buy $20 worth of specified products

Subtotal: $21.96 plus tax

ECB's Used: $7.49

Total OOP: $15.58

Total Spent: $23.07 (49% Savings)

Old Louisville Hunt!

2009-02-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the Old Louisville Hunt website if you live in Louisville. It is promoting the restaurants and other businesses in Old Louisville by offering coupons and prizes. I've already been to all the websites to try to win the Grand Prize and I used the coupon for Carly Rae's last night!

Thrifty Chicks!

2009-02-06T05:00:00.000-08:00

New frugal discovery to share - are you ready???? Thrifting! I've been to thrift stores before, but never thought before about going on a regular basis to find items I'd normally buy elsewhere. The Thrifty Chicks have a great blog that explains it. To make it even better, thrifting is environmentally friendly! Love it!

The blog inspired me to go thrifting today while DS was in preschool. I left with a pair of like new black flat shoes for my sister for $3.00, (she's been making me look with her for an affordable pair for at least a month now) an adorable little flatware tray that I'm going to repaint and repurpose for $2.50, and a super cute jean newborn dress from Baby Gap for $1.50. Nothing really fancy, but I'm pretty pleased. I'm going to try thrifting for a while and promise to share my finds.

What do you think about thrifting? Leave a comment!

Let's Go Krogering! 2/3

2009-02-04T20:31:00.000-08:00

Here's how I did this week at Kroger - not as good as I've done before, but I bought quite a bit of meat this week and I had to get a few things for a brunch I'm hosting this weekend. So, here we go.

Total Value of Products: $120.22

Total Kroger Savings & Coupons: $51.80

Total OOP: $68.42 (43% Savings)

Saving Highlights:

(3) 4-pk of Cottenelle - $0.99 (used 3 $0.50 coupons printable doubled to $.99 plus a $0.25 cellfire e-coupon) = free plus $0.25 overage!

Pull-ups - on sale for $9.99 (used $2.00 coupon plus a shortcuts e-coupon) = $5.99

5lb. Whole Tyson Chicken on "Manager's Special" = $3.41

Honey Nut Cheerios - on sale for $1.67 (used $0.55 printable coupon plus $0.50 cellfire e-coupon) = $0.67

Check out The New Frugal Mom to see how other's have done this week. Way better than me! I'm new at this.

Win a FREE Night's Stay at The Galt House for Valentines Day!

2009-02-04T06:41:00.000-08:00

Click here to enter! Good Luck!

Thank you Courier-Journal.

50% OFF Heine Brothers' Drink this Week

2009-02-03T10:22:00.000-08:00

Thanks to louisvillemojo.com and Heine Brothers', click here to go the page to print this coupon! Thanks Jenn for sharing!

A Few Wal-mart Freebies and Cheapies

2009-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the "Cents" able Sawyer I found a few awesome deals at Wal-mart. I haven't been doing my grocery shopping there, but I figured since I was going along with my sister, I might as well see if there were any deals to be had. Here's how I did:

Hint: to print the coupons twice, click back on your screen and refresh it.

4 Small boxes of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda $0.46 each

used 2 $1/2 coupons print here (-$0.16 overage)

2 Small boxes of SeaPak Shrimp Poppers $1.32 each

used 2 $1/1 coupons print here ($0.32 each)

Quaker Rice Cake Snacks $1.37

used $1/1 coupon from 1/18/09 newspaper insert ($0.37)

Donut $0.58 (not a deal, just a pregnancy craving!)

Subtotal before coupons: $6.43

Total OOP: $1.43 ($5.00 or 78% savings)

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I don't have pets, but if you do. Here's a great deal my sister got.

Walmart sells a bag of Purina Cat Food for $4.18 and you can click here for a $4 off Purina Cat or Dog Food coupon. That made the cat food $0.18 each! She printed two coupons. Bonus: they say they give $1 of your purchase to a pet rescue!

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I'll be Krogering Tuesday morning, if my doctor's appt. goes quick. I'll post my deals after that! Check out Southern Savers to plan your trip this week!

Keeping Your Car Healthy

2009-02-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

I just got an e-mail from Never2Late2Save and she had some great links to coupons for your car. Now while I am the luckiest girl in the world with a mechanic for a husband and I don't need these, I figured I would share for the benefit of others!

Click here to see the links. Did this help you?

Freebies and Good Deals-redbox code updated

2009-02-02T07:28:00.001-08:00

First, a freebie for tomorrow, thanks to Money Saving Mom. Denny's is giving away FREE Grandslam breakfasts tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. I suggest you call ahead to your Denny's to double check they are participating!

Second, Monday is always FREE Redbox rental day. The code for today, Monday, February 2, 2009 is D9P24G. It can only be used by midnight tonight. Don't forget to return the movie by 9 p.m. tomorrow so you won't be charged.

Third, I know there are a lot of people out there who do not go to McDonalds. However, for those of us with kiddos who have to go to McDonald's (especially those with a playland) to stay sane, you can buy a book of 12 coupons for $1 from participating McDonalds. I found mine at the McDonald's on Bardstown Rd. near Mid-City Mall. It has coupons good for free burgers, apple dippers, cones, milk, etc...perfect for the kiddos!

Click here to get a coupon for Buy One Get One FREE small spaghetti from Fazoli's. Update: Graham and I just got back from using this coupon. He loves the free breadsticks!

Please leave me a comment and let me know if you plan to use any of these deals or what happened when you did!