Fru-Gal Update April 15

Free cup of coffee at Whole Foods today only Arby's is giving out a coupon for FREE Curly Fries today only http://www.facebook.com/arbys?sk=wall#!/arbys?sk=app_167329053320856 P.F. Chang's is giving 15% off your bill on April 18 http://www.pfchangs.com/index.aspx Get up to 25 pages of your taxes copied for FREE from Office Depot http://f.chtah.com/i/48/1237020949/CPD_TaxSolutionsFly_0411.pdf?popup=true Get 15% off your purchase at White Castle until April 19 http://www.whitecastle.com/promotions/taxdaycoupon/coupon Don't forget Target will be celebrating Earth Day by giving away a million reusable bags on April 17 http://www.target.com/b?node=2670210011&ref=eco Design your own personalized bumper sticker for free along with free shipping from Build A Sign- You will need to log into your facebook account to share your design whenyou do so your total in your cart will drop to zero. You don't have to put a credit card number in. http://www.buildasign.com/bumperstickergiveaway Sign up at Kellogg's to print out some great high value coupons. http://www.better-coupons.com/kellogg/index.html Free 8x10 Canvas or $50 towards any size canvas at Canvas People http://canvaspeople.com/canvas-discount?utm_source=HO_CP&utm_medium=Affil&utm_campaign=0734 If you are not signed up for Kraft Foods First Taste this a wonderful resource for coupons and promotions http://www.kraftfirsttaste.com/ Snapfish new promotion is buy one Classic 8x10 Photo Book get two free just enter promotional code MOMMYBOOKS at checkout http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/photo-books/v=A Another Snapfish promotion good this weekend thru April 20 save $10.40 on any purchase of $25 or more just use promotional code TAXDAY at checkout. http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/store/otsc=res/otsi=2011_04_15_taxday_purchasers Sign up to receive free samples at U by Kotex http://www.ubykotex.com/samples/overview Two coupon for CiCi pizza $4.99 for the endless buffett http://image.exct.net/lib/fed516727460047c/m/1/cicis_coupon_0413_1C_4.99.pdf Free kids buffet with adult purchase http://image.exct.net/lib/fed516727460047c/m/1/cicis_coupon_0413_2C_kidseatfree.pdf Dollar General coupons- one for $5 off your purchase of $25 on April 16 http://www.dollargeneral.com/coupons/Pages/index.aspx Free sample of Gucci for Men http://www.facebook.com/GUCCI?sk=app_140528999319305 Coupon Network just released some high value Fisher Price coupons http://www.couponnetwork.com/ Save $8 on the two Disc or three Disc Blu-Ray Combo Pack of Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/sharpay-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_emc_lptw_sharpay Print out coupon to receive a free sample of Benjamin Moore Paint http://media.benjaminmoore.com/WebServices/prod/PDFS/Coupon_Exp_6_11.pdf I got mine at Ace Hardware before This Saturday is FREE National Park admission day http://www.nps.gov/npweek/ $1 manufacturer coupon for Milka candy bars http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid97320.aspx They are on sale for $2.29 at Walgreens this week Print out two $1 coupons Receive $1 in register rewards when you purchase two Final price = 79 cents each (haven't tested yet) Great Easter Basket stuffer If you are looking to buy one of these hot Pillow Pets now at Toys R Us if you purchase two you will receive a $10 gift card http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/media/trus/041411_DOTD_cpn.pdf Free subscription Super Street Magazine http://www.freebizmag.com/emailsuperstreet01welcome.htm Free subscription to Islands magazine http://mercurymagazines.com/pr1/169/16957

Fru-Gal Column April 14

The sun is here for good so let’s use one of nature’s free resources to help us get healthy. Losing weight can be one of the wonderful rewards of good weather. Get outside start walking, riding your bike, running, hiking or simply just playing in the park. Research shows that, if you’re overweight losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can improve blood pressure, lower cholesterol and provide better blood sugar control. Set goals but be realistic. Right now Kroger is offering free Health Screening during the month of April at The Little Clinic. Get your blood pressure checked along with your cholesterol. You may also receive a free gift from Dulcolax while supplies last. Just call your local clinic to make an appointment. If you have a dog let him or her get the benefits of the good weather also. Put on your sneakers and grab the leash. Track your progress by visiting walkjogrun.net to chart the distance you cover and calculate the calories you burn. There are many different internet sites that can help you achieve your goals. Check out the following websites to help you get moving more for free.

http://www.thelittleclinic.com/Dot_LocationKentucky.asp?category=118

• Join Walgreens new Walking program to receive coupons from a variety of vendors to use at Walgreens different coupons every week will be emailed to you. Upload your walk, share something or complete a walk in a certain category, you will earn points towards a new badge to display on your profile. http://walk.walgreens.com/

• Receive a $5 mail-in-rebate from Walgreens for 3 G Series Fit products from Gatorade. (rebate slip will print out at checkout)making them free after rebate.

• Join Eating Well Losing Well group to start slimming down. Get support on your weight loss journey; find expert advice along with delicious recipes. http://www.eatingwell.com/community/groups.html?slPage=overview&slGroupKey=02e604be-cd05-4249-9b3e-8a22a91d71de&slAcceptInvitation=false

• Download the app for MayMyFitness.com or RunKeeper.com which, despite its name isn’t limited to running. Take your phone for a run or a ride or a hike using the GPS in your phone these apps will calculate how many calories you burned.

• Want to learn how to eat better? Make an appointment with one of Kroger’s dietitians for a store tour that is fun and free. They will help you address your particular nutrition and dietary needs or just be able to answer your questions. http://www.kroger.com/healthy_living/health_matters/Pages/dietitians.aspx
• Free Atkins Starter Weight Loss Kit that contains three free Atkins bars. http://community.atkins.com/security/register.jsp?rc=FreeBars&MCID=OnlineBannersJan09&utm_source=Glam_CustomChannel&utm_medium=CreativeTheme2_728x90&utm_campaign=Atkins2010

• Free New Taste of Tradition Recipe Book from Sun-Maid. http://www.sunmaid.com/newtraditions/intro.html

• Register to participate in Celebrate Urban Birds. The 10 minute bird observation kit will be sent to you containing A Celebrate Urban Bird Poster, Silhouette Poster, Data Form, Seed packet and Stickers. Educators can sign up to get kits for their whole classroom. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/celebration/GettingStarted/kit

Easter Deals-
• Rite Aid has bagged Easter candy on sale two for $5. You will receive $1 in Ups rewards to use on your next shopping trip and use $1 coupon from 4/10 Sunday paper to make the final price after rewards just $1.50 each when you buy two.

• Walgreens has Nestle Butterfinger Nest Eggs bags on sale for $2.50, use 55 cents printable coupon at www.coupons.com making the final price just $1.95 a bag.

• Use $1 Mars candy coupon from 4/10 Sunday paper at Walgreens along with $1 store coupon in Walgreens April coupon book (should be right next to sales flyer in front of store) making two bags of Mars candy just $1.50 each.

• Wonka Sweethtarts are on sale at CVS for $2.50, use printable 55 cents coupon from www.coupons.com making final price just $1.95 a bag.

• CVS has M&M bagged candy on sale for $1.97, use $1 for two coupon from 4/10 paper making final price just $1.47 each when you buy two bags.

• Russell Stover single serve Easter candy is on sale for 33 cents each originally 88 cents at Rite Aid.

• Coupon in Walgreens flyer for buy one get one free box of Russell Stover boxed candy.

• Look in Walgreens flyer for coupons making Easter pencils 8 cents each, buy one get one free Hot Wheel Cars and 33 cents for Easter grass.

• Buy $15 worth of select Mars Easter candy at Kroger and receive $5 coupon at checkout for gift cards expires Sunday, April 24th. Don’t forget to combine this offer with $1 coupon in 4/10 Sunday paper. http://www.kroger.com/gift_center/Pages/easter.aspx

• Free Easter eCookbook from Mr. Food http://www.mrfood.com/Editors-Picks/Mr-Food-Easter-Celebration-35-Excellent-Easter-Recipes-Free-eCookbook#

• Sign up for Kodak Gallery and receive a Free Photo Magnet. Just pay $1 for shipping. Cute basket stuffer. http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/join.jsp?sourceid=483844194903&cm_mmc=Affilate_-_CJ_-_1999312_-_10872381

• Design and order 140 free Easter/Spring labels from Vistaprint, all you pay is $3 in shipping. www.vistaprint.com

• Target has Monopoly, Connect 4 and Cuponk on sale for $8. Use printable $3 coupon at www.coupons.com making final price just $5 each.

• Toys R Us has Crayola Outdoor Chalk and Bubbles on sale for buy one get one free this week use $2 coupon from 4/3 Sunday paper for additional savings.

• Toys R Us has Little Tikes toys on sale for buy one get one free use printable coupon for $5 off $30 purchase or $10 off $100 purchase.
http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=YKNYZ75GVPFAI

• The Easter Bunny will be at Gattitown in Lexington on Thursday, April 21 from 5pm to 7:30pm. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, with lots of prizes along with a chance to win an XBOX Kinect. Call (859)559-5655 for more information.

• Toys R Us is having a 3D Easter Adventure this Saturday starting at 12pm to 2pm. Bring the kids for an Easter Hunt and get a free gift bag, activity book plus more.

• Easter Egg Hunt for your dog at Love of Dogs Bakery located at 113 Clay Avenue on April 23 starting at 3pm. Eggs will be filled with gourmet treats. All dogs must be on leashes. Call (859)233-3647 for more information.

• Don’t forget about Joseph Beth Bookseller’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 23 starting at 11am. Hunt for Easter Eggs, sing songs and more. http://www.josephbeth.com/KidsEvents.aspx

• Start a photo team share site at Shutterfly that lets you privately share your pictures and videos with friends and family. When you do you will score thirty free prints. http://www.shutterfly.com/sharepromo/

• This month, Sam’s Club is inviting members and non-members alike to visit their local Sam’s Club from April 15 to April 17 for a special, free tasting event to celebrate the spring season and the launch of the Sam’s Club cookbook, Fresh Fast and Fabulous. During this exclusive weekend only, you can download your very own version of the cookbook for free when you like Sam’s Club on their facebook page. www.facebook.com/samsclub

• Free one year subscription to Runway magazine, no strings attached. http://www.magazineline.com/studentmags/freerunway.htm?utm_medium=02-2011-Drop3&utm_source=Universal&utm_campaign=Student

• Huggies and Parent Magazine want to congratulate you on your new baby. Receive free seven issues of Parents magazines. https://w1.buysub.com/pubs/MR/PMM/PMM_Huggies.jsp?cds_page_id=84323&cds_mag_code=PMM&id=1302518995797&lsid=11010549557038768&vid=1

• Buy Cars Blue-ray/DVD combo pack for $24.98 and buy Incredibles Blue-ray/DVD combo pack for $24.98 at Best Buy and you will receive $10 off instantly for buying them together. If you previously owned the DVD copy of the two movies you will be able to print out $10 Incredible upgrade Blue-ray coupon along with $8 Cars upgrade Blue-ray coupon to pay just $21.96 for both. You also receive two tickets to see the new movie Cars 2 worth $8.50 each. Don't forget when you see the movie you can enter you ticket codes for Disney Movie Reward points and enter UPC codes from the movies for points. http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/cars-upgrade http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/incredibles-upgrade

• Petsmart and Innova Pet Food are giving away 2,000 pet food coupons every day until May 22. Register daily to win. http://promotions.petsmart.com/landing/innova/registration.shtml

• Sign up to volunteer during the month of April with Volunteer Match and receive a coupon a free Newman’s Own product. http://www.volunteermatch.org/nourishthegood/index.jsp?_sid=nourishthegood

• Use your Speedy Rewards card when you purchase one of the following items at Speedway: King Size Snickers, King Size Butterfinger, or King Size Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs and get a coupon for a Rent One get One Free DVD rental from Blockbuster Express.

• Want to save even more money on gas. Kroger is offering a new fuel program. For every 100 points you earn at Kroger you will receive 10 cents off per gallon up to $1 per gallon at Kroger Fuel stations. How do you earn points? When you use your Kroger Plus card to shop for groceries you receive 1 point for every dollar spent. Use your card in the pharmacy and receive 50 points for every non-federally funded prescription. Buy $50 in gift cards and receive 100 points but does exclude Kroger Gift Cards. http://www.kroger.com/in_store/fuel/Pages/nashville.aspx

• This week at Kroger you can get a $5 gift card when you buy any 4 participating General Mills cereals or snacks using your Kroger plus card. Combine this with $1 coupon on three boxes of General Mill cereal at www.coupons.com for additional savings.

• Like CVS extracare beauty club on their facebook page to receive a coupon for a FREE Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product. http://www.facebook.com/cvsbeautyclub?sk=app_161582440546564

• Fetch a $5 Kroger coupon for Pedigree dog food http://www.pedigree.com/promotions/lhkroger/save-now.aspx

• April is National cheese month. Jarlsberg cheese is giving away grilled cheese toaster sleeves along with $1 coupon for Jarlsberg cheese on their facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/JarlsbergUSA?sk=app_174735502576639

Last week’s column had a couple of mistakes that I apologize for.

Three Chimneys Farm does not offer free tours they are $10 per person but all proceeds go to charity. Send an email to farm_tours@threechimneys.com to schedule.

The Kellogg’s $10 Gas Card mail-in-rebate is for purchasing ten boxes of Kellogg’s cereal not five. This still is a good deal if you use it combined with coupons. http://www2.kelloggs.com/AARP/rewards/FIMSingle.pdf

Fru-Gal Update April 12

Pirate Party going on at Chick-fil-A Turfland Mall from 5:30 to 7:00 fun for all the kids Coupon for free 59 oz. Uncle Matt Juices (in lexington they are at GoodFoods) http://www.unclematts.com/lemonade/ Coupon for $1 off purchase of two 20oz Coca-Cola or DASANI product http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?bt=vi&tqnm=ydjlbsr48099417&o=85098&c=AS&p=agLJ3zus&bid=1160740001 Seattle Best Coffee is giving away 100,000 coffee samples starting at 1pm tomorrow http://www.facebook.com/SeattlesBestCoffee?sk=app_115968898484014 I was just at Kroger and noticed that the Kraft BBQ sauce is on sale for $1. There is a peelie coupon on bottle that says if you buy two bottles of BBQ and one jar of Kool-Aid mix on sale for $2 originally $3.99 you get $2 off your order. Basically you get all three for $2 $2 rebate on purchase of any Finesse product between 3/15/2011 and 12/21/2011 http://www.finessehaircare.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/FinesseRebateForm.pdf Get a $3 coupon for Schick Hydro Razor when you click on the coupon arrow on their facebook page. You should be able to print out two when you hit the back button. This week Walgreens have them on sale for buy one get one free use two coupons making them $1.49 each. https://www.facebook.com/HydroExperience?sk=app_171184926263560 50 cent coupon for XTRA detergent coupon It is on sale this week for $1.49 at CVS making it just 99 cents. I also think I saw it on sale at Kroger where they will double the coupon so I will check. http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=ODJTNE5O44CE2 A friend on the other side of town gets the RedPlum coupons during the week delivered to her mailbox. They say if you put your address in at the following link you will receive them also. Will see but more free coupons are good. http://www.redplum.com/CouponBook.aspx $3 off any Wellness Dry Dog food or Wellness Dry Cat Food http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wellness-dry-us-sample.pdf $1 off any wellness canned dog or canned cat food purchase http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wellness-can-sample.pdf $5 coupon for Holistic Select dog food when you like them on their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/holisticselectpetfood?sk=app_6009294086 Free mini photo book with free shipping from My Publisher. I do think you have to download their photo software. Just like them on their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/mypublisher 55 cents coupon for Vlasic pickles, relish etc. no size restriction http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=I4LSMQY3RTTJ2