Debbi's Frugal Forum June 28, 2012

Meijers Deal:
I did this deal at the Meijers on Reynolds Road but was a sign that said buy one Pantene conditioner or shampoo plus one Pantene styling product receive $5 off coupon for your next shopping visit. Use the $3 coupon when you purchase two Pantene products from last Sunday’s paper to make this a money maker. On the shelf the cheapest prices I found where $3.33 for shampoo and conditioner and $4.22 for styler product. I just looked at my receipt and I got the shampoo for $1.74 on sale? Making this an even better money maker. The product I got was item number 8087817067.

I was just on Kohl’s website looking for rebates and I saw this one for the WonderBra. Buy one WonderBra get one free by mail. I don’t even think you need to purchase the bra at Kohl’s but I did find the rebate there. http://www.kohlscorporation.com/rebates/5.15Wonderbra.pdf

High value $1 coupon for one any variety of 6 oz. Lance Cracker Creations sandwich crackers
http://www.lance.com/information/

Like The Limited on their facebook page when they get 300,000 fans they will send you a coupon for $25 off $50 purchase https://www.facebook.com/thelimited/app_150794994973742

$1.50 coupon for Magnum Ice Cream product from Walmart
http://see.walmart.com/unilever/sweettreats/?cid=obo.283.954

High value $1.50 coupon for Wholly Guacamole
https://www.facebook.com/WhollyGuacamole/app_399260323430416?ref=ts

The first 1,000 people to enter the secret word and register will receive a free full-size Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Bronzer & Blush - the secret word will be announced today at 1pm PST. You can sign up now on Physicians Formula facebook page for a reminder https://www.facebook.com/PhysiciansFormula?sk=app_201363876548810

Free Flair Square Print with your choice of Photographic Effects at pictureme portrait studios in Walmarts http://www.pictureme.com/cpi/en-US/SpecialOffers/AOduplicate

Love this Maidenform $8 Bra Sale! Adjusts-to-Me Bras are now ONLY $8 (regularly $28), but there are limited quantities and limited time. In addition you can still take an additional 15% off using code SCOOP15 or save $10/$50 using code CMQ2A at checkout http://www.maidenform.com/

I told everyone about the free Chuggington Wooden Engine coupon for Toys R Us. I am not sure if this coupon was coded just for me? Meaning it can only be used one. If you are in the area give it a shot all they can say is no. http://view.ed4.net/v/TRQI8B/XT0VLK/BWOG4M9/CBAT2Q/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?csm=293020200&csc=2065844&csa=291790560&csu=2068833&camp=CME:EM062412D%20TRU%20Chuggington%20Special%20Offers%20Dedicated%20Email

Debbi's Frugal Forum June 25, 2012

Right now it looks like Rite Aid stores are marking their household cleaning products up to 75% off. I went to two different Rite Aid stores where there was lots of 50% and 75% off deals. Look around the store for sales. CVS seems to be putting lots of makeup on sale up to 75% off. I received a $3 off $10 purchase of cosmetics at the red kiosk coupon machine. Remember to always scan your card twice for extra coupons.

Rite Aid Deal:
Print out $5 coupon for Zantac
http://www.zantacotc.com/offers/OffersController.jpf
Buy Zantac on sale for $7.99 receive $2 in +UPs rewards making final price after coupon and +UPs just 99 cents.

Like Fancy Feast on their facebook page and at 12pm EST tomorrow they will be giving away 8,000 samples. https://www.facebook.com/fancyfeast/app_235119739924928

Check in tomorrow at Domino’s Pizza facebook page for a change to get a free Stuffed Cheesy bread. https://www.facebook.com/Dominos/app_162408123891863

Lots of good new coupons on www.coupons.com
under household these are some I see
$1 off Palmolive Dish Detergent 20 oz.
Lots of Glade coupons
$5 off one gallon of Benjamin Moore Paint
$1 off Comet Stainless Steel Cleaner (Target only)
$1 off Spot Shot Pet Aerosol
under food
$1 off two packages of Ball Park Franks

Free sample of Finish Dishwashing on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/FinishDishwashing?sk=app_175604282562989

Free sample of Wild Poppy Bodycology body cream on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/bodycology?sk=app_300406703384134

Send a photo of a PDA (public display of affection) to Nivea facebook page to receive a coupon for a free Nivea Lip Care https://www.facebook.com/NIVEAusa?sk=app_168749696562045

High value $1 coupon for Honey Bunches of Oats on their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/dialog/oauth/?client_id=141521695974979&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhoneybunchesofoats%3Fsk%3Dapp_141521695974979

Free Chuggington Wooden Engine coupon ($12.99 value) from ToysRus. No purchase necessary in store use only.
http://view.ed4.net/v/TRQI8B/XT0VLK/BWOG4M9/CBAT2Q/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?csm=293020200&csc=2065844&csa=291790560&csu=2068833&camp=CME:EM062412D%20TRU%20Chuggington%20Special%20Offers%20Dedicated%20Email

Lots of free photo coupons from Kiddie Kandids located at Babies R Us. There isn’t any near us but you could always share it with someone else. http://www.kiddiekandids.com/specialoffers

40% discount to Hobby Lobby on highest priced regular priced item
http://www.hobbylobby.com/emailCouponLanding/

Kids eat free with adult purchase at Chili’s coupon thru 6/27
http://campaign.chilis.com/schooloutkidsin/

Dreyer’s and Edy’s Ice Cream are giving away 400-600 free slow-churned Ice Cream Cups every day this summer on facebook. It is happening at random times so check their page daily.
https://www.facebook.com/EdysIceCream/app_262701507161073

https://www.facebook.com/DreyersIceCream/app_332348186836771

Lots of deals at Office Max for MaxPerks Rewards
http://www.officemax.com/home/custom.jsp?id=m2430056&cm_re=hometabs-_-featured-_-max%20perks&cm_sp=homepage-_-mp-_-supplies&cm_mmc=Performics-_-hip2save-_-today-_-Text&affcode=performics&siteID=k189773

Debbi's Frugal Forum June 24, 2012

What stores in the area have the best deals in town? That question can have many answers. I went to three local grocery stores to get the retail price of some products that I use monthly. It was an interesting adventure because some of the prices are substantially different. If you are never going to use coupons or look at a sales flyer I would recommend going to Walmart to shop. I hope in this economy we are willing to look for ways to reduce our family spending. There are many ways to save on your monthly grocery bill. One way is tracking products that you use monthly by creating a product price book. A price book is a tool that allows you to record prices over a period of time at different stores, often over twelve weeks time. The price book helps identify the lowest price for that specific item. Once you know that price, you will be able to know when the time to buy is. Start with five or ten of your most purchased items to track in your price book. You will also be able to see that sales and coupons usually run in a twelve week cycle.

Item                                                                      Size        Kroger -                Price        Meijer                - Price    Walmart   -Price

Kraft  Macaroni and Cheese                        5.5oz                     $1.49                     $1.30                     .98

Starkist Tune                                                      5oz.                        .99                          .88                          .88

Tropicana OJ                                                      59oz.                     $3.59                     $3.29                     $3.48

Milk 1%                                                                                1 gallon                 $2.79                     $2.79                     $2.48

County Crock Butter                                       45 oz.                    $3.28                     $3.29                     $2.98

Green Giant Vegetables                                               10oz.                     $2.59                     $1.62                     $1.48

Eggo                                                                      box                        $2.49                     $2.38                     $2.38

Colgate                                                                 6.4 oz                    $1.99                     $1.94                     $1.88

Dial                                                                         3 pack                   $2.29                     $2.29                     $2.24

Old Spice Deodorant                                                                      $2.47                     $2.74                     $2.34

Gillette Shaving Crème                                  7oz                         $2.37                     $2.24                     $2.24

Pantene Shampoo                                          12.6oz                   $3.99                     $3.33                     $3.33

Pantene Conditioner                                      12.6oz                   $3.99                     $3.33                     $3.33

Yoplait yogurt                                                    4 pack                   $2.49                     $2.19                     $2.00

Kraft Singles                                                       16 slices                $2.79                     $3.39                     $2.88

Charmin                                                               12 double rolls   $7.73                     $6.65                     $6.97

Jiff Peanut Butter                                            18oz.                     $3.89                     $3.99                     $3.68

Kellogg Raisin Bran                                          23.5oz.                  $3.89                     $3.29                     $3.68

Kellogg Special K                                               12.4 oz                  $3.27                     $3.29                     $2.98

Oscar Meyer Beef Franks                             16 oz.                    $4.59                     $3.98                     $2.98

Kraft BBQ Sauce                                               17.5 oz.                 $1.29                     $1.32                     $1.00

Barilla Spaghetti                                                1 lb.                        $1.38                     $1.34                     $1.28

French Classic Yellow                                      14oz.                     $1.95                     $1.55                     $1.37

Heinz Ketchup                                                   40 oz.                    $2.18                     $2.79                     $1.98

Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise                        30oz.                     $4.38                     $4.17                     $3.98

Ritz Crackers                                                      14 oz.                    $2.77                     $2.98                     $2.50

 What I want to point out is that when you use coupons along with a sale price you can dramatically reduce the retail price on the above items. Walmart does not double coupons but does accept manufacturers and internet coupons. Meijers doubles 50 cent coupons or less. There is a limit of two identical coupons being doubled any additional identical coupons will be redeemed at face value. Meijer also allows store coupons that can be printed at www.meijer.com (under tab Meijer Meal Box) to be used with a matching manufacturer coupon. Kroger will double 50 cents coupon or less. They accept manufacturer coupons, internet coupons plus have digital coupons that can be loaded to your loyalty card at www.kroger.com. One exception is you cannot use a digital coupon with a manufacturer paper coupon for an item.

Now through August 31 up to two kids get in free at Newport Aquarium, Newport KY with each adult ticket purchased online. The tickets are good during Summer Family Hours Sunday through Friday 4pm. – 7pm. http://store.newportaquarium.com/tickets/buy-tickets.aspx

NTB is offering a $10 rebate on a $19.99 oil change this includes up to 6 quarts of multi-grade motor oil, change filter and 4-tire rotation at participating locations. http://www.ntb.com/Discounts-Coupons-Detail/12

Get $10 back by mail when you purchase $20 worth of qualifying CoverGirl & Olay cosmetics. http://www.covergirl.com/images/en-US/pdf/Rebate_Form.pdf

Blue Star Museums are offering free admission to all active duty military and their families now through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. Locate a Blue Star Museum near you. http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index2012.php

Sign up for free Thumb Socks- Give People the Thumb to Stop Texting and Driving. You do have to provide your cell number for this freebie. http://www.dosomething.org/thumbwars

If you have a loved one serving in the armed forces, you can send them a free personalized folded card letting them know you’re thinking of them. http://www.snapio.com/uso/cardselection.aspx

Earn 100 American Airlines AAdvantage miles plus enter to win up to 100,000 AAdvantage miles when you join the challenge to give more miles and smiles to the American Airlines Miles for Kids in Need program. https://www.facebook.com/aadvantage/app_292705677490552

Lane Bryant is having a buy two bras get two bras free sale.  Use promotional code SHOPNSAVELB to save an additional 30% off plus score FREE Shipping http://www.lanebryant.com/

Coupon Matchup:

Mitchum or Lady Mitchum on sale for $1.99 at CVS use $1 Sunday paper coupon making the final price 99 cents.

Buy two Pantene conditioners or shampoos at CVS for $6.97 use $3 Sunday paper coupon making the final price $3.97 for two.