Frugal Forum January 29,2013

Become a fan of Rite Aid to get exclusive coupons
https://www.facebook.com/riteaid/app_214265261970624

Rite Aid Deals
Buy  three Digiorno Pizza for $15
Use buy two get one free pizza coupon from Sunday’s paper
Receive $5 in +UPs rewards
Making three pizzas just $5

Love Your Heart on sale for $20 with mail in rebate making it free
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/renew-life-love-your-heart-advanced-cardiovascular-support-dietary-supplement-capsules/ID=prod6098027-product?AID=10828995&PID=3278587&ext=3278587&CID=2568826

Daily Omega-E Fish Oil $15 free after mail in rebate purchase the above item also and get free shipping with $25 order at Walgreens
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/arctic-naturals-daily-omega-3-purified-fish-oil-supplement-softgels/ID=prod6098030-product


Print out Nestle Valentine Candy buy one get one candy coupon
http://www.couponnetwork.com/nestle-wonka-coupon

Free Parenting Magazine subscription
http://www.rewardscountry.com/mags/qbsfoujof_tx/rc_qbsfoujof_pg2e.htm

Free ELLE magazine subscription
http://cdn.mercurymagazines.com/121-1211249/index.html

Free sample of Metamucil from Walmart
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx

Print out $1 off two Reach dental floss coupon at www.coupons.com
Use this with mega deal at Krogers to get both for free

Starting 1/31 use your 15% off entire purchase at Famous Footwear
http://www.famousfootwear.com/en-US/Content/onlineads.aspx?validthrough=1/31-2/10/2012&bcode=920150134212&promo=NEWYEAR2013&partnerID=PDB1

On Sunday, February 10th from 6-8PM, select Victoria’s Secret locations are hosting The Indulge Me party and offering up FREE decadent chocolate tastings, express manicures, and a chance to win great prizes! Plus, if you’re an Angel Cardholder, you’ll get triple points on ANY Angel Card purchase Sign up now!
http://www.victoriassecretrsvp.com/?cm_mmc=di-_-1271310VSSEVENTUS-_-V01-_-v24&cm_em=

Free resource kit to kickstart your money from Man vs Debt
http://manvsdebt.com/new-free-resource-kit-to-kickstart-your-money/

Free water test strip from Morton Salt to check to see if you have hard water
http://www.mortonsalt.com/for-your-home/water-softening/test-your-water

Frugal Forum January 27, 2013

When figuring out your monthly budget, what percentage should you set aside for entertainment expenses? Many experts say setting aside five to ten percent of your monthly income is a reasonable starting point. Remember that entertainment covers a wide array of expenses like cable, movies, going out for ice cream, etc. Anything you do for fun. If you plan a yearly vacation this category is where you should put an expense for vacation fund. When cutting back or looking for extra money this category is one that you could decrease each month. If you are working towards a family vacation take a look at other monthly entertainment expenses that you can eliminate for your ultimate goal. This category lets you be creative with your fun. There are many places in the area that offer low cost or free events.

Home Depot offers children ages 5 -12 hands-on workshops on the first Saturday of each month between 9am and 12pm. The workshop teaches kids do-it-yourself skills, tool safetly and instill a sense of pride. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Home Depot also offers workshop geared toward the Do-It-Yourself adult from tiling, replacing your facets, home gardening and much more. Check out their website for weekly times.  http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/catalog/servlet/ContentView?pn=HT_WS_KidsWorkshops&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&cm_mmc=SEM|THD|G|BT2|Resources&skwcid=TC|14272|home%20depot%20kids%20workshop||S|e|26765389773

Check out the schedule for Lowe’s Build and Grow classes offered twice a month on Saturdays from 10am to 11am. The kids can build a wooden project and get a free apron, goggles, patch and much more. http://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/pages/default.aspx

Take a free tour of West Sixth Brewery at 501 West Sixth Street. This local brewery offers a tour Saturday at 2pm. Tour includes samples of their flagship beers, and an opportunity to learn about West Sixth Brewing and the brewing process in general. Get their 30 minutes before hand to register. www.westsixth.com

William and Sonoma offer cooking classes every Sunday starting at 11am. They usually last about 1 hour with generous samples of featured dish and printed recipes for you to take home. Participants receive a 10% discount on store purchases the day of the class. This Sunday is featuring flavors of Morocco. http://www.williams-sonoma.com/customer-service/store-events.html

Movie night’s free when you cash in $5 or more at Coinstar in Kroger and pick a NO-FEE eGift Card! Check your voucher for a promo code for a free 1-day Redbox DVD rental. Stop by any Redbox location to redeem your code – then enjoy the show! Offer available 1/20-2/16/13 at Krogers.

Check out Lexington’s Public Library for a wide range of classes offered for young children to adults for free. On February 20^th at Beaumont Branch Library 6:30pm to 8:30pm come see me The Fru-Gal talk about saving money using coupons and shopping strategies. Just register online to join the fun. http://www.lexpublib.org/calendar

Get ready for the spring gardening season by taking a free class at Fayette County Extension office, 1140 Red Mile Road on Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, The Early Spring Crops you will also receive a packet of seeds for you to start your garden. Call (859)257-5582 to register. Check out their website for additional classes available. www.fayetteextension.com

Join Whole Food every last Tuesday of the month for a free Value Tour. They will share how to choose healthier choices without spending lots of money. Each registered guest will receive a goodie bag and one person will win a $50 Whole Foods gift card. Register email kellyanne.beile@wholefoods.com also check out other free events being offered on their website. http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/events?store=6599

The Arboretum at University of Kentucky is offering a Greener Lawn Care class on Tuesday, January 29 at 10am. Learn how to “greener” your lawn care maintenance. Call (859)257-6955 to register. http://www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/calendar_events.php

Free 5x7 20 page Soft Cover photo book ($12.99 value) from Snapfish when you enter promotional code HPreward at checkout. You do need to pay $1.99 plus tax for shipping. Expires January 31, 2013. www.snapfish.com

Free Generation Know bracelet from U by Kotex. http://www.ubykotex.com/take-action/get-the-bracelet

Free Atkins Quick-Start Kit which includes three Atkins Bars, a Carb Counter Book, a Quick-Start Guide and a $3 Atkins Workbook rebate with $1 Atkins coupons also a free Atkins frozen meal coupon.

Vote for either Heads or Tails for the coin toss at SuperBowl XLVII if you choose right get a free Papa John’s Pizza. http://www.papajohnscointoss.com/#register

Panda Express, is offering a free educational program for your school. Educators can sign up online to receive a free kit geared for students in the second to fourth grade. It includes Year of the Snake Fact Sheet, Jade Emperor’s Game and Activity Sheet, Chinese New Year Decoration Art Activity and Lai See Activity Sheet. http://www.pandaexpress.com/ChineseNewYear?

Leave a taste-a-monial for Oscar Meyer Carving Board Pulled Pork to print a coupon for $1 off product. If enough people leave comments and share this offer, Oscar Meyer will send everyone who participated a coupon for free Oscar Meyer Pulled Pork. https://www.facebook.com/OscarMayer/app_523173331049316

Fru-Gal Tip:

Most of the time when you attend a workshop or class they will ask for your email. Give it to them to get information sent directly to you on additional classes offered.

CVS Deals:

ZzzQuil $4.99 use $1 Sunday paper coupon receive $1 extracare bucks

 

Buy two Pepto Bismol for $11 use two 50 cents Sunday paper coupon receive $2 extracare bucks

 

Prilosec $24.99 use $1 Sunday paper coupon receive $2 extracare bucks

 

Buy two Downy $5.99 use $3 Sunday paper coupon receive two $1 extracare bucks

 

Rite Aid Deals:

Buy two Pantene shampoo and conditioner for $7 use $3 Sunday paper coupon plus receive $2 +UPs rewards

 

Buy Crest Rinse $4.99 use 75 cents Sunday paper coupon and two Crest toothpaste for $7 use two 75 cents Sunday paper coupon receive $3 +UPs rewards

 

Luv Diapers family pack $16.99 use $1 Sunday paper coupon receive $2 +UPs rewards

 

Walgreens Deals:

Crest 3D White Whitestrips $49.99 use $10 Sunday paper coupon receive $10 register reward

 

 

Frugal Forum January 25, 2013

Today only download free Egg Beaters digital coupon to your Kroger Card. Don’t need to use it today but can only be downloaded today. www.kroger.com

Earn 10 bonus points on your coke rewards account when you watch a preview of their Superbowl ad. www.cokerewards.com

Target: Text GETCOUPONS and/or OFFERS to 827438 to receive lots of Target mobile coupons every month.

Free magazines from FreeBizMag - click on special deals on top of website
http://www2.freebizmag.com/?cj=true

Now through January 28th Snapily is offering 99 cents 3D photo cards shipped. Just enter promotional code VAL99 at checkout. Great Valentine’s Day cards very unique and high quality. www.snapily.com

Like Pier I on their facebook page and get a 15% off your purchase coupon good until 1/27
https://www.facebook.com/pier1/app_161683100556760?ref=ts&sf8748922=1

Staples Copy and Print deals:
30% off business cards 250 for $9.99
Banner 6’ x 2.5’ $19.99 63% off
Postcards 71% off $9.99 for 100
Flyers 79% off 100 for $19.99
http://www.staples.com/sbd/content/copyandprint/index.html?cm_mmc=email_corpmisc-_-Livemail_Trig-_-CP_Browse-_-num&cm_lm=morrisjjm103@aol.com&cid=EM:CM:_BRAWdMB8tpUjb1&om_rid=morrisjjm103@aol.com#

Get up to 75% off lots of personalized photo gifts for Valentine’s Day at MyPublisher http://www.mypublisher.com/specialOffers?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=20130123_vday75_c_pc&utm_campaign=VDAY75

Fill out the forms, invite a Facebook friend and then you will get the link for a $3 off any $6 purchase of Pepsi or Frito Lay products at Dollar General coupon http://www.gamedayessentials.com/?sb_src=dde03qevcha73

Print out these Buy one Get one free Skintimate coupon and Buy one get one free Edge Shave Gel if you can pair this with a buy one get one free sale you will be able to get two free. www.coupons.com look under personal care

Frugal Forum January 22, 2013

Dairy Queen is offering ½ off Cakes and Novelties to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day on January 23
http://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/customer-appreciation/landing/?utm_source=customerappreciation&utm_medium=email&utm_content=storelocatorbuttonJan23Novelties&utm_campaign=CAD_Jan2313&spMailingID=5462996&spUserID=MjAxNDU2OTgzMQS2&spJobID=63521885&spReportId=MAS2#/search/40510

Today only Fresh Market is offering $2.99 deals:
*Ground Chuck $2.99/lb
*Antibiotic Free, Vegetarian Fed, All Natural Chicken Breasts $2.99/lb
*TFM RBST-Free Milk $2.99 (skim, 1%, 2% or whole)
Check out their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheFreshMarket

Free sample of Bigelow Tea on their facebook page plus a coupon
https://www.facebook.com/bigelowtea/app_208585222608866

CVS Deal of the Day - 99 cents for Gold Emblem Juice coupon
http://www.cvs.com/deals/deals.jsp

CVS Deal:
Coca-Cola 12 packs – 4/$10
Buy 12
Get $10 CVS Cash Card WYB $30 of participating products
Pay $30, get $10 CVS Cash Card
= $1.67 each!

Oriental Trading Company is once again offering up FREE shipping on ANY order (no minimum!). Just use key code FSFW43 during checkout. There is also a winter sale going on with over 800 items discounted as much as 75%, so make sure to browse around- also check out their Valentine’s Day specials. www.orientaltradingcompany.com

Tide Eraser Sample
https://tidestainsavers.safeprocessing.com/

Deluxe Glass Coffee Drawer for Keurig SIngle Serve KCups was $59.99 now $14.99 at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AI1CG4E?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00AI1CG4E&linkCode=xm2&tag=wwwthefruga05-20

Free subscription to Better Home and Gardens
http://www2.freebizmag.com/10027490/welcome.html?ref=featured

Free bag of World’s Best Cat Litter with mail-in-rebate
https://www.facebook.com/worldsbestcatlitter?sk=app_383497088332182

Frugal Forum January 21, 2013

This Friday download your Kroger digital coupon for free Egg Beaters this Friday only

Free subscription to TeenVogue http://rewardscountry.com/mags/tsffm/rc_tsf_pgmn2.htm

Free sample of Purina One Dog food from Walmart http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedRenderContent_ektid120297.aspx#/home

Buy one Chicken sandwich at Burger King and get one free coupon http://www.bk.com/en/us/fresh-offers/index.html

Two coupons in store flyer at Staples:
Bounty Basic Paper Towels 8 pack only $4 with coupon
Bottled Water 24 pack $2.99 with coupon

Like Hefty on their facebook page to receive coupons
https://www.facebook.com/Hefty/app_432387213452269

Free shipping on your order at Avon just enter promotional code FLASH13 at checkout. www.avon.com

Really Cute!
Mickey Mouse Disney Peeking Looking through Car Window decal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00418U0AM?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwthefruga05-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00418U0AM
Hello Kitty Waving Car Decal
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LUIDJ0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwdontma-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004LUIDJ0
Winnie the Pooh Waving Car Decal $2.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075Y03X8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpwwwdontma-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0075Y03X8

Free ELLE magazine subscription
http://cdn.mercurymagazines.com/121-12150001/index.html

Get a $1 coupon for Oscar Mayer Pulled Pork that could lead to a free coupon on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OscarMayer?sk=app_523173331049316&app_data=splash&code=AQDpW8Raz2EgWxOPSgrWn6uAtmSCUvwKUAfZE2Ab7HW0d0RPDh4_d2th2zfD_5k1tge3yUW_i9EFWKFsPBfFpRo3GbfnSscAMjNk3Ww0bah8ng0ikPcsdp6gipVZMaTbTvJ7wsGxQ3jh0LvKXhAtGSRTxtCDAxWaFez4XKHkDuEtvtzd-f-7zi8Y8YDhp1LfAqVLcWUyi4vjgA9UoVo-V35b#_=_

Free rewards with your bra purchase at Victoria Secret’s- January 21-30 http://ebm.cheetahmail.com/c/tag/hBQ-CKXAcckdyB8waHxNt09SWwa/doc.html
$10 Gift Card with one bra
$20 Gift Card with two bras
$30 Gift Card with three bras
$50 Gift Card with four bras

Frugal Forum January 20, 2013

January is National Get Organized Month. Let use the new year as a fresh start to getting organized. One of your first steps is reducing clutter. The definition of clutter is things scattered in disorder. Stuff can be holding an emotional bond that makes it hard to decide what to keep and what to get rid of. Let’s start getting the three most cluttered spaces in your home, the bedroom closet, home office desk, and junk drawer in order. Being realistic in your goal is a must.

Your bedroom closet represents many different times in your life from your skinny time and clothes you purchased during an emotional time making this task very emotional.

1.    Set aside anything you haven’t worn or used in a year. Feel good about donating what you don’t want plus get a receipt for your taxes. If something is ruined just send it to the scrape pile. You might want a impartial friend to be on hand to give you the truth about how things actually look on  you.

2.    Get rid of clothes that don’t fit. If you are trying to lose weight keep one or two articles of clothing to inspire you but that is it.

3.    If you are a little bit leery about get rid of certain pieces box them up and if you haven’t touched that box in a year – donate them.

Keeping your closet organized can be very easy by hanging items by your personal preference. You can keep all your shirts, skirts, dresses or pants together or organize them by colors.

Let’s look at your home office. Is your desk full of papers, mail, catalogs and magazines that you have been planning on reading? Start with the simple task of reducing the junk mail that comes in everyday. You can request to be removed from mailing lists by contacting the Direct Marketing Association for a charge of one dollar. Find out more information by going to their website at www.DMAchoice.org. You can also request to be removed from credit card solicitors by going to www.optoutpresecreen.com. This website allows you to choose to stop receiving prescreened credit offers for a five-year period.

1.    Divide papers into three categories, thing that you need to get to now, things you have time to look at and what you are finished looking at. This will give you a direction of what to start with.

2.    Go to the IRS website to learn what records you should be keeping and for how long. http://www.irs.gov/publications/p552/ar02.html

Having a junk drawer doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Just remember it isn’t a catch all for everything that does have a place in your house. The junk drawer represents the items that you use often, are small and don’t want to lose or just need it but don’t have any other place for it.

 

Baskin-Robbins announces it is celebrating 2013 with a weekly Buy One Get One Free Two-Scoop Sundae offer! Every Wednesday through the end of March, ice cream lovers who purchase a “Build Your Own” Two-Scoop Sundae will receive another Two-Scoop Sundae for free

January 19^th is National Popcorn Day and Cinemark theatres is giving a $2 off popcorn coupon when you like them on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cinemark/app_135089713318701?ref=ts

In honor of National Amber Alert Awareness Day you can receive a free download of the My Child ID software (a $30 value), With this software you can securely organize, manage and store your child’s personal and medical information for easy access. http://www.amberalertgps.com/freemychildid/

Frugal Tip:

Each store has different coupon policies. I do recommend printing out these to have as a reference if a coupon is denied. Kroger doubles coupons up to 50 cents but will not let you use a digital coupon and paper coupon on the same item. When Kroger marks items as buy one get one free what it really means is you can buy one for 50% off.

CVS Deals:

Spend $12 on Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring or Colgate products receive $6 extracare bucks match with 50 cents Sunday Colgate toothpaste coupon.

 

Buy Gillette Disposable razors receive $3 extracare bucks plus use $2 Sunday paper coupon.

 

Rite Aid Deals:

Buy two Tresumme shampoo or conditioner use two $1.75 peelie coupon on product also receive $2 +UPs rewards

 

Gillette Disposable razor $7.49 use $2 Sunday paper coupon receive $2 +UPs reward

 

Walgreens Deals:

Cracker Jack'D $1.49 receive $1.49 register reward

 

Colgate Total toothpaste $2.99 use 50 cents Sunday paper coupon receive 1,500 balance rewards (equals $1.50)

 

Buy four Nature Made Granola Bar boxes on sale for $2 each

Receive two $2 register rewards

Receive 1,000 wellness points

Use two 50 cents coupon from previous Sunday paper inserts

Making final price just 75 cents each plus 1,000 points

Frugal Forum January 19, 2013

Sign up for a blood sugar kit from Level Foods
http://levelfoods.com/starter-kit/

Sign up for AT&T text alert deals receive a free $5 Starbucks Card eGift
https://alerts.att.com/sho/att/index.html?ref=COFFEE5&tmpl=ATT_2973S

Get a $10 off $40 purchase at Pier 1 coupon on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pier1/posts/10151376696514260

I was in Kroger on W. New Circle yesterday and saw that they had Energizer Batteries marked to $1.99. In the batteries is a code for $25 off your utility bill. You do have to buy ten batteries for $20 but you get $25 back on your bill. It was really easy to do online.

Beaumont Kroger has their brand Graham cracker sticks on sale for 25 cents a box regularly $2.19

Is there someone you would like to get a nice Thank You or just I Love You present for. This week Edible Arrangements is offering a dozen dipped fruits for just $12 (reg. $29) in store pick only http://www.ediblearrangements.com/dippedfruitweek/

Target has Merona Men’s Peacoat on sale for $22.74- $32.48 was $64.99 http://www.target.com/p/merona-men-s-peacoat-assorted-colors/-/A-14050120?ref=tgt_adv_xasd0001&AFID=Performics_hip2save_0004d3a55c3dcf1c0ae013cd150043ee&LNM=Primary

$1 Campbell Skillet Sauces coupon on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CampbellSauces/app_402659626469090

Snapfish is offering buy one get two photo books. Just use promotional code CUTIEPIE at checkout. Each photo book may have different photos. The only requirement is that the base price is the same on each photo book. www.snapfish.com Expires 1/22/13 great valentines day presents


Calling all Carhartt lovers! Through January 20th, buy 1 select jacket at Carhartt.com and get 25% off with the promo code 3DAYJAC at checkout. Even better, buy 2 select jackets at Carhartt.com and get 50% off with the promo code 3DAYJAC at checkout
www.carhartt.com

99 cents for personalized photo Valentine’s Day cards for your classroom. Each card can be separated into four cards. Just enter promotional code CCA3117 at checkout. http://view.email.cardstore.com/?j=fe631671766102797711&m=fe5f1570756c03757110&ls=fdfb1c70756707797613707d&l=fe95167176660c7f7d&s=fe271d7670600775761670&jb=ff911278&ju=fe3816727566007d761c72&r=0