Best Deals in Town this week!

These deals are good through Saturday. Walgreen’s is a great week, however other stores—not so good. With Labor Day we should be getting some add’l sales coming out this weekend. I am also expecting some GREAT meat sales then(so I will be stocking up!) * indicates Rock Bottom price


Walgreen’s

Carmex Lip Gloss $2 receive $2 in rewards

Walgreen’s Tampons $2 receive $2 in rewards –This Reward coupon will have to be spent back at Walgreen’s since it is a Walgreen’s brand product. I turned around and used my $2 to buy Paper plates which are a steal this week for $0.89 a pack.

Breathe Right Strips $4 receive $4 in rewards

Colgate Total Advanced/Enamel $2.99 receive $2 in rewards --use this coupon http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/Corp/Consumers/SpecialOffers.cvsp

And only pay $0.24.

Aldi’s

*Avocadoes $0.49 each

*Cantaloupe $0.99 each

Nectarines, peaches, plums $0.29 each

1lb baby carrots $0.68



HyVee
(I wasn’t impressed with Hyvee’s flyer this week—but with Labor day, I am betting they will send out an add’l flyer with deals)

Hyvee Sweet or Dill relish $0.69 use coupon in flyer

*Hyvee Marshmallows $0.69 use coupon in flyer

Pillsubury Classic Brownies $0.69 use coupon in flyer

HyVee butter $1.89/lb

MCF Icecream -1 gallon- $2.99 use coupon in flyer

Anderson Erickson Dip - $0.48 use coupon in flyer

Hyvee Hotdog/Hamburger buns $0.69 use coupon in flyer

Whole Seedless Watermelon $2.99—This is my rock bottom price, but these appear to be very small. I pay this price for a large one.

Free Kashi, Diapers, Tea and more!

Pampers (Size 3 & 4)


You do not have to have a Sam’s Club membership for this sample

http://www5.samsclub.com/OMP/02_PNG_10482_PampersLSII.aspx



Ziploc fall meal pack

http://www.rightathome.com/Offers/Pages/ZiplocFallMealsGiftPack.aspx

(This is a ver y cool freebie—lots of ziplock bags & containers—but only good for the first 10,000 to sign up.



Shout Color Catcher Sample

(need a Facebook account)

http://www.facebook.com/shoutlaundry?v=app_6009294086




Starbucks Artisan Sandwich

You need to have a Starbucks Reward card to get this freebie. This link will give you info on purchasing a reward card if you are interested. There are a lot of perks to having a reward card…

http://www.starbucks.com/my-starbucks-rewards


Teasta Tea

This is 2 free samples of tea and free shipping. Select 2 of the “Sampler” teas and then use the promo code “TRYME” to get the teas and shipping for free. These teas look so yummy—I can’t wait to get mine!

http://www.teasta.com/


Kashi Bar

http://www.kashi.com/snackdrive/sample/select

Kashi samples usually come with some HIGH value coupons!

John Frieda

Root Awakening Sample
http://savinglane.com/free_samples/john-frieda


Thanks Pocketyourdollars & Hip2save

Free Trio Race Car Set Shipped from Fisher Price!

Check ou this free Race Car set (shipping is free!) from Fisher Price.  The site is a little slow, but have patience and you will get one too!  Select--United States in the upper right and corner to order.

https://store.mattel.com/transition.aspx?TransitionID=173

Being Green with Reusable Bags

I don't want to preach to the choir--you all know about how wonderful Reusable Bags are--but I am going to challenge you a little further. 

I have around 15 reusable bags and I have spent no more than $0.50 on all of them.  Some I have received for free from stores and friends.  My main supply of reusable bags actually came from Menard's.  Periodically, Mendards will have their bags on sale for $1.00 each and then offer a $1.00 rebate for up to 10.  This is how I got all of my reusable bags for free--(the $0.50 I paid is for the rebate envelope & stamp.)  How cool is that?!  I have since used these bags many times and have actually MADE money off of them.  AND--if you are a Menard's shopper they will occassionally have sales for 15% off anything you can fit in their reusable bag (even Sale priced items!)

Did you know that at many stores they will actually give you a discount for each bag that you bring in?  Here are stores that I know of in the Madison area that will give you a $0.05 discount per bag that you use/bring in.

Target
HyVee
Willy St. Co-op (Thanks Kristen!)
Sentry (gives a $0.02 discount)
Copp's
Aldi's--they don't give a discount, but if you don't bring your own you may have to purchase one of their bags or find a box to put your groceries in.  (This is also how Aldi's is able to keep their prices so low.) 

Of course, if you are the creative type, you could always make your own reusable bag out of a t-shirt or towel.  (And what a WONDERFUL way to package a Christmas gift and ADD to your present!) Check out this site if you want to get your "crafty" on!

http://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/


Do you know of any other stores that discount for reusable bags?  Let me know so I can add it to the list.

Stay tuned to "what you can do with those disposable bags!"

Free Aveeno, Cheetos, & All Bran pack

Here are some new freebies for this week!

Aveeno Shampoo & Conditioner Sample


https://www.aveeno.com/1005/haircare-free-sample?channelFull=10AVOIHairRad0067&utm_source=pre+header:+free+sample&utm_medium=int+email+radiance+email&utm_content=n/an/a&utm_campaign=styling

Cheetos Sample

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx?wmlspartner=v5uUrC7BUMs&sourceid=16221629372306016913

Emergen-C

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid89117.aspx?wmlspartner=v5uUrC7BUMs&sourceid=36365608584059571251

All Bran Promise Pack

Includes cereal bar, cereal, and drink mixes + coupons! Create your account on K-Pass—you will get lots of other freebies & high value coupons on this site. Be sure to use your “junk” email address that you created for these freebies.

http://www.all-bran.com/ph5q9/signup.shtml


Thanks Hip2save & Pocketyourdollars!

Deals of the week

*Depicts rock bottom price

Aldi

50 oz of unsweetened apple sauce $1.69 (this jar is located in the “seasonal items” area)

(I use applesauce as an oil substitute when I am baking, so I LOVE a great deal on unsweetened applesauce.)

*Celery $0.49 per sleeve

Baby Carrots $0.69 lb

*Grapes $1.78 for 2 lbs



HyVee (these prices are good on Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

*Bananas $0.38/lb (at Aldi’s bananas are ALWAYS $0.39/lb)

HyVee canned vegetables $0.38 each

Whole Chicken $0.59/lb

Hyvee Shredded cheese $1.25

Peaches & Pears $0.99/lb

HyVee Russett Potatoes 10lbs $1.88

*Midwest County Fare frozen veggies $0.88 for 16 oz (Copp's has the same deal through Weds.)

*Lynden Farm shoestring French fries $0.48 20 oz

* Angel Soft Toilet Paper 24 roll or 12 double roll or 9 mega roll $4.77 and receive a free Sparkle Paper towel (use the manufacturer coupon in the flier) and use this coupon http://angelsoft.com/coupons.html
to save an add’l $0.50. $4.27 is a VERY good deal for all this.

White or wheat Hyvee bread $0.88. (Copp’s has white bread 2/$1 through Weds.)


Copp’s

Through Weds (tomorrow) use this list

http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/08/rainbow-foods-copps-pick-n-save-coupon-matchups-815-82110/

Notice Blue Bunny Ice Cream is $3.00.  Print this coupon out and double it on Weds and get it for $1.00
For this link, enter the zipcode 07205 in the upper left hand corner. Then select $1 off BB Ice cream!


http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/index.aspx?pid=14602&zid=yf73&nid=10&cid=0&bid=ALK08241008499CD16482C12210
 
For Thurs - next Weds use this list

http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/08/rainbow-foods-copps-pick-n-save-coupon-matchups-822%e2%80%9382810/


There is also a coupon booklet avaiable for extra deals this week and next week.  If you did not get one in the mail, you should be able to ask customer service for one.  Here is a preview link

http://www.pocketyourdollars.com/2010/08/rainbow-foods-red-hot-savings-coupon-book-819-%e2%80%93-82810/

Cub

(I am not a big Cub or Sentry shopper, because I often don't find good deals--but this week Cub has some great ones!)

*Paula Red apples $0.88/lb
*Corn $0.19 each
*Green beans $0.77/lb
Ken's Steak House dressing $1 (there is a $1 Q in the 8/22 SS making this free)
*Peppridge Farm Goldfish $1

Being Green with Mismatched Socks

Here’s what we did with our mismatched socks today…


First I pulled out 6. Two for Ky, Alaina, & me.

Then I let my kids pick out their socks. (It’s always more fun that way!)

Then we filled a dishpan with water and soap (don’t use those chemical cleaners for this!) and of course STUCK our feet in!

We then washed the floor.  (By the way, if you are preggo--this will make washing the floors less of a "back-ache.")  So you don't slip, I recommend buying some puffy paint from your local Walmart/Joanne's/Michael's.  It costs around $1.  Then you can paint some grid marks on the bottom of the socks so you have some traction.--please wait for the paint to dry before washing.  We don't use the puffy paint--and just "risk it!"--the kids usually laugh if they fall.

Ky glided beautifully across the main part. I worked on all the corners and sides. And Alaina…well, she just stood in the dishpan.

It was a great time. We accomplished 2 things—washing the floors and keeping the kids entertained (by making them work!—Shhh! Don’t tell them!)

Afterwards, there was a fair amount of water on the floor which I cleaned up with some old t-shirts and towels and then I put a fan on the area. We all had fun.  Oh and Ky buffed the floor with his butt--see how shiny it is??

So those, mismatched (or even holey) socks can have a second life! (They are also quite handy for dusting.  Put one on your hand and use water or your favorite dusting solution.  I love using socks to dust the top of window sills.)

And OF COURSE…you can always make sock puppets!

Here is a fun website for crafting with socks.

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/sockcrafts/Sock_Crafts.htm

and this one is good too!

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25486520.tip.html

What do you do with your mismatched socks??