Walgreens 15%-20% OFF Friends & Family Coupon!

This is GREAT!  I just got word about a new store coupon for Walgreens!  It's one of their rare "Friends & Family" coupons which is good tomorrow, 3/31/11, only!  Save 15% off your entire in store purchase!  Or, 20% off any Walgreens Brand items (some exclusions apply).  Add this coupon to the other Walgreens deals this week to save even more!  

See Walgreens Deals Week of 3/27/11 - 4/2/11!  

Click HERE to print your Friends & Family coupon!

UPDATE:  Here's a LINK to a post by Wild for Wags with great deals to match up with this coupon!  Thanks, Wild for Wags!

Thanks, Moms By Heart!

Copps Trip 3/30/11 $8.54...88% OFF! + Rolling Gift Card Idea! :-)

Copps Trip 3/30/11 $8.54...88% OFF!

Today's early morning Copps trip worked out pretty well & we're certainly well stocked on cereal again!  I did this trip in three transactions (see details below).  Also, I'm always about trying to find ways to make things easier & less complicated.  I've recently been thinking up a way to simplify the $25 minimum purchase requirement (per transaction, in order for coupons to double).  I often buy a Copps gift card to be sure I've met the minimum, & that's fine.  However, with each transaction, I'm standing in the store double checking my math (based on shelf price), sorting my items & coupons into separate transactions in an attempt to meet the requirement & spend as little as possible out of pocket.

My new "Rolling $25 Gift Card Idea":

Today, I bought & kept three $25 Copps gift cards.  With each future transaction (up to three at a time), I plan to buy another $25 Copps gift card & pay for the first portion of the transaction by using one of the $25 gift cards I just bought (basically "rolling" the gift cards & zeroing out that portion of the transaction).  In doing this, I won't have to worry about being sure I meet the minimum $25 subtotal.  I'll just need to be sure I'm using up to 5 double-able coupons in each transaction.  It seems this should work pretty well...what do you think?

Also, I recently received cash back on groceries from the credit card I was using which totals the $75 I spent on the gift cards...so no additional $ out of my $200/mo. grocery budget to buy the starting gift cards! :-)

Here's what I chose to buy today.  To see more details about these transactions & more Copps deals available yet today see Copps Deals Week of 3/24/11 - 3/30/11! .  To learn more about shopping and saving at Copps see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores:  

Transaction #1:

5-Kellogg's Cereals $1.99 each (when you buy 5, limit 5)
+ used two $1/2 coupons, doubled
+ used one $0.70/1 coupon, doubled
= $4.55 ($0.91 each box) + received FREE milk coupon to be used in future order

Walgreens Trip 3/29/11 $0.51...99% OFF!

Walgreens Trip 3/29 $0.51...99% OFF!

Relatively quick stop at Walgreens today, too.  I was going to do the Colgate toothpaste deal, but really was looking for a certain type that they didn't have on sale, so I held off on that one for now. To see more deals available at Walgreens this week, see my earlier post:  Walgreens Deals Week of 3/27 11 - 4/2/11!   

Here's what I chose to buy today:

7-Snickers Cream Eggs, $0.29 each
+ used $2/2 Mars printable coupon
= $0.03 for seven!

1-Hair accessories kit, $1.00
= $1.00

2-Folgers Classic Coffee 11.3 oz., $2.79
+ used two $2/1 printable coupons
= $0.79 each

4-Gain Dishwashing Detergent, 11 oz., $0.89
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
+ used four $1/1 coupons from P&G Everyday Savings
 = $0.44 MONEYMAKER!

2-Walgreens Honey, 32 oz., $3.99 each
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
= $3.99 each

~Used one $10 RR from a prior trip

Total Spent: $0.51 (including tax!) $0.51 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $39.27!  99% OFF!

Quick & Fun Stop at Kwik Trip...$0.49! :-)

Kwik Trip 3/29/11...$0.49!

When I had to return a FREE Blockbuster Express movie to our nearby Kwik Trip today.  I remembered that I had a few coupons to use there, too!  I'm not sure where I got them.  I think they came in one of the recent WI State Journal newspapers, though.  Maybe on a Wednesday?  Not sure.  Does anyone remember?  I used the FREE coffee coupon a week or so ago.  Today, I decided to find out if they would take the rest of these all at once.  & Yay!  They did! No problem at all!  I'll definitely be watching for more of these deals!  Here's what I chose to buy today:

Eggs, 1 dozen, $0.99

+ used $0.50/1 in store coupon

= $0.49!

Muffin, ? regular price

+ used store coupon for a FREE muffin

= FREE!

Apple $0.50 each

+ used store coupon for a FREE apple or orange

= FREE!

$0.49 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget :-)

FREE Freshetta By the Slice Pizza (after rebate)!

I just received an e-mail that Freshetta (a great tasting pizza in my opinion), has a new "Freshetta by the Slice" product which will (for a limited time) have a "try me free" rebate offer on the box!  Be on the lookout for these specially marked boxes in your grocery store!  I'm hoping to check this out at Copps tomorrow (hopefully I'll remember, anyway ;-)).  If when you find them, let us know where & when in comments below this post!

More FREE KIDS MEALS at Chili's Tuesday 3/29/11!

Did you miss the prior FREE KIDS Meals at Chili's?  You've got a chance at this great deal, again! On Tuesday, 3/29/11, you can get up to two FREE kids meals (kids 12 & under) with each adult entree at Chili's!  Multiple redemptions per table are allowed!  What a deal!  To print coupon, click HERE! 

Madison's Chili's locations:

West Side:

7301 Mineral Point
Madison, WI 53717-1718
608-833-8851

East Side:

4344 E. Towne Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704-3706
608-242-9300

FREE Blockbuster Express Movie Rental Today Only!

Rent a movie for FREE at Blockbuster Express!

1. Go to your nearest kiosk or to Blockbusterexpress.com to select your movie.
2. Enter this code when you pick up your movies (or enter online before you go): FREEMONDAY (expires at midnight tonight, 3/28/11)
3. The price for your first night's rental will be FREE!
4. Be sure to return your movie by 9pm the following night to avoid a $1.00/night charge.

Thanks, Dealicious Finds!

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 3/27/11 - 4/2/11!

Hy-Vee will be having a special 2-Day Sale Friday 4/1 and Saturday 4/2.  So, I've indicated which items below apply only those two days. To learn more about shopping & saving at Hy-Vee, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here are the deals that caught my eye this week (3/27- 4/2, 2011):

Produce

Red Ripe Strawberries, 2 lb. package, $2.18 2-Day Sale
= $2.18 ($1.09/lb.) ~through Tuesday 3/29 of this week UPDATE: through Tuesday 4/5, you can get strawberries for $0.99/lb. at ALDI

Jumbo Princess Green Seedless Grapes, $1.28/lb.
= $1.28/lb. ~ideally, I'd like to pay no more than $0.99/lb. for grapes but this is still pretty good.

Grimmway Farms Baby Carrots, 2 lb., $1.88
= $1.88 ($0.94/lb.)

Monterey Baby Bella Mushrooms, whole or sliced, 8 oz. pkg. $1.68
= $1.68 ~I think this is an ok price for the "bella" variety but I haven't been pricing these out recently, so I'm not sure.

~Also see "Tangled DVD" $5 off fresh produce deal in Misc. section below.

Copps Double Double Daze Saturday April 2nd! Yay!

Get your coupons ready!  A Madison Coupon Connection reader just pointed out to me that there is a large Copps ad on the last page of the first section of the Sunday 3/27 WI State Journal.  Copps will be having a Double Double Coupon Day on Saturday April 2nd!  What this means is that all of the same Copps doubling rules apply except that we can double up to TEN manufacturer's coupons (instead of the usual 5) in each transaction!  Yay! This makes it a whole lot easier to meet the $25 minimum purchase requirement!

Other highlights of the same Copps Ad:

3-Day Sale 3/27 - 3/29

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $0.48 (Limit 2)

Roundy’s Large Eggs (1 dozen) $0.78 (Limit 1)

Pilgrim's Pride Boneless Skinless Frozen Chicken Breasts, 3 lb. bag, $4.98
On the Vine Cluster Tomatoes $1.29/lb

Doritos $1.68 (Limit 1)

Capri Sun or Kool-Aid Jammers Fruit Drink (10-pack) $1.78 (Limit 1)

Ore-Ida Fries, Hash Browns or Tater Tots (16-32 oz.) $1.98 (Limit 2)

Carolina Turkey Breast $2.99/lb (Limit 1)

To see more about shopping and saving at Copps, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

To see more deals available through 3/30/11 see: Copps Deals Week of 3/24/11 - 3/30/11!

Thanks, Judy! :-)

UPDATE: Sunday 3/27/11 Coupon Insert SNEAK PEEK!

It's looking like there will be three coupon inserts this Sunday (Smartsource #1, Smartsource #2 & Redplum).  Visit Sunday Coupon Preview to see the the list!
UPDATE:  Well, I only received one Smartsource & one Redplum in my WI State Journal today.  
Did anyone else have better luck?

I think my favorite coupon is expected to arrive in Redplum (if we're lucky):  

Nutella 13oz Jar+ Save $1/1 (6/30) Yum!

UPDATE: Well, I didn't receive this coupon in the WI State Journal.  However, as of this morning, it's available as a printable on redplum.com! Yay! 

What are your favorite coupons this week?

 

Please note:  Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected...but this sneak peek should give us an idea of what types of coupons are coming our way! :-)

Copps Trip 3/26/11 $7.50...70% OFF!

Copps Trip 3/26/11 $7.50...70% OFF!

Quick Copps trip after a great, rare, date night with my husband.  We went out to eat at Jolly Bob's Caribbean Restaurant (using a Groupon I purchased a while back).  We hadn't been there in a really long time.  The food and service was excellent! After dinner, since we're just all about the romance, ya know ;-), we went on an excursion to Staples (for the free paper deal they had through today) and then to Copps for today's double coupon day.  After returning home, my husband put this lovely grocery display together for me (see image above).  The romance just doesn't stop! ;-)  

For more information about shopping & saving at Copps, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery stores.  For more deals available at Copps yet this week, visit my prior post:  Copps Deals Week of 3/24/11 - 3/30/11!   

Here's what "we" chose to buy today:

5-Roundy's Wheat Bread, $1.00 each

2-Minute Maid OJ, 64 oz., $2.50 

+ two $1/1 coupons doubled 

= $0.50 each

6-Red Gold Diced Tomatoes, 14 oz., $0.75 

+ one $1/4 coupon & one $0.50/2 coupon doubled

= $0.25 each!

2-Red Gold Tomato Sauce $0.50 each

+ one $0.50/2 coupon doubled

= FREE!

~bought one $10 Copps Gift Card to be sure my coupons would double

Total: $17.50 - $10 gift card purchase = $7.50 (70% OFF!)

+ used $12.40 in gift cards left over from prior trips

= $5.10 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

I also stopped in at Walgreens earlier today to get some Easter M&Ms at $1.00/bag (after coupons)

= $2.28 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Walgreens Deals Week of 3/27/11 - 4/2/11!

Here are some of my favorite deals for Walgreens this next week 3/27 - 4/2, 2011. Visit Wild for Wags for the rest of the list!  For more information about shopping and saving at Walgreens, visit the Madison Coupon Connection page: Store Tips & Policies:  Drugstores

Snickers Creme Eggs $0.29 each
~buy seven of these...
+ use two $1/2 Mars Easter Products, any listed from RP 3/20
or + use one $2/2 Mars Easter Products, any (April All You Magazine)
= $0.03-$0.14 for all 7! :-)

Colgate Total Advanced or Gum Defense Toothpaste 4 oz., Total or 360 degree Clean Toothbrush $3.00 each

~get $4 RR when you buy two

+ use $1.50/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 4 oz 3-27-11 SS2 x4/16
or + use $1/1 Colgate Total Toothpaste 4oz+, Diabetes & You Spring 2011 x5/30
or + use $1/1 Colgate Total, Any 4oz+, Diabetes & You Winter 2010 x 3/31
or + use $1/1 Colgate Total: Gum Defense, Enamel or Advanced ETS – All You, April 2011 x5/3
or + use $.75/1 ; $1/1 Colgate Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz or larger, SS en espanol – 02-27-11 SS x4/1
or + use $1/1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush, Any – All You, April 2011 x5/30

= $1 MONEY MAKER OR FREE!

Gain, 11oz $.89
+ use in ad coupon to get sale price
+ use $1/1 Gain Dish Soap, Any – P&G Everyday Savings x6/30
= FREE!

Kotex tampons 18 pk, pantiliners 48 or 64 pk, maxi pads 14 or 24 pk 3/$9 
~get $3 RR when you buy three
+ use the $1.50/2 coupon found here (take and complete a dare)
= $1.50 each, when you buy three

Thanks, Wild for Wags!

Menards Trip 3/25/11 (Crazy Days)...$0.00!

Menards Trip 3/25/11...$0.00 after rebates!

Menards is having a "Crazy Days Sale" this weekend 3/25 - 3/27.  See the ad on the Menards website HERE.  My favorite deal is the All He Detergent.  You can get 32 loads of detergent for $0.99 each (after rebate) (limit 3)!  Wow!  I also grabbed their batteries (30 ct. of AAA & AA) for $0.89 each after rebate.  I then paid for all of these items with prior rebates!  Yay! 

$0.00 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget for this trip! :-)

Here's how to do the Menards rebate thing:

1.  Purchase the items (and quantity) offered with a rebate (it's clearly stated in the Menards ads)

2.  A "Rebate Receipt" prints out at the bottom of your receipt with a Rebate # (such as #4616)

3.  Find the matching rebate slip (by the same number) at the Customer service desk. Or, if you forget to pick up the rebate slip, just print from Menards website.

4.  When you get home, put the following into a stamped envelope (address is on the rebate slip):  Rebate receipt + rebate slip (add your name & address to the slip...I typically use a pre-printed address label to make this even quicker) & send off!  Also, if you have several rebates to send that are going to the same P.O. box, you can save a stamp or two by using the same envelope!

~ In around 6-8 weeks, you'll receive a Menards credit check in the mail (which does not expire)...valid toward any future purchase at Menards (including other rebated items!) You don't even have to use your rebate checks in full...you can use part of one and they'll just write the new value on it for you for next time! :-) 

~ If you ever want to check the status of your Menards rebate(s), you can visit www.rebateinternational.com to get an update!

Another ALDI Trip this week...The Strawberries Look Great Today!

ALDI Trip 3/25/11...$8.80!

Well, I took an extra ALDI trip today (when I was nearby on a few other errands).  I have been loving the oranges I bought yesterday and decided I really wanted to get another bag at such a great price!  Also, I wanted to find out if they got a new shipment of strawberries in...which it seems they have!  I am happy to report that this new shipment is looking MUCH better!  I bought 3 more lbs of strawberries (which I plan to wash and freeze for use in smoothies, etc.).  I also grabbed a few more staples while I was there.  To see prices on these items, visit my earlier post: ALDI Trip 3/24/11...$10.55!

I'll be subtracting $8.80 more from my $200/mo. grocery budget.

For more information about shopping and saving at ALDI, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Madison Area Mall Coupons (3/25/11)!

Planning a trip out to the mall or other retail stores this weekend?  Here's this week's list of printable coupons that apply to Madison area stores!  Let us know (in comments below this post) what kinds of fantastic deals you find!  Happy Shopping! 

• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Barnes & Noble - Free Cupcake or Cookie Exp 3/28
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
• Best Buy - 20% off any Juicer Exp 4/30
• NEW: Borders - 40% OFF any one item Exp 3/28
• Carter's - Facebook exclusive 20% off $40+ purchase Exp 3/30
• Catherine's - $10 off $50 Exp 3/26
• Children's Place - 15% off purchase Exp 3/31
• Coldwater Creek - 20% off purchase Exp 3/29
• Dress Barn - 20% off purchase Exp 4/9
• Famous Footwear - 15% off purchase Exp 3/26
• Fashion Bug - $10 off $40 Exp 3/27
• Fashion Bug - $25 off $75 Exp 3/31
• Fashion Bug - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
• Gap Outlet - 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
• Hobby Lobby - 50% off feathered crafts Exp 3/26
• JC Penney - $10 off $25 Women's apparel, accessories or shoes Exp 3/26
• JC Penney - Free Sephora Mascara Exp 4/7
• Kirkland's - $5 off $25 Exp 4/14
• Kirkland's - 20% off one item Exp 4/14
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Lane Bryant - $25 off $75 Exp 4/3
• The Limited - $15 off $50 Exp 4/1
• Macy's - 20% off select Men's purchase Exp 3/27
• Michael's - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/26
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Office Depot - $10 off $50 Exp 4/2
• Office Max - 20% back in Max Perks for qualified purchases Exp 3/26
• Party City - $10 off $50 Exp 3/26
• Payless - 15% off purchase Exp 3/31 
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Sears - Facebook exclusive $10 off $75 Valid 3/25-3/26
• Sears - Free 10x13 wall portrait Exp 3/31
• Tanger - Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
• Target - Various Coupons
• Things Remembered - $5 off purchase when you sign up for their Email Newsletter 
• Walgreens - Various Coupons in the March Coupon Book (found in-store).
• World Market - 25% off purchase Valid 3/25-3/27
• Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 Exp 4/17
• Yankee Candle - B2G1 Free Exp 4/17

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

Sunday 3/27/11 Coupon Insert SNEAK PEEK!

It's looking like there will be three coupon inserts this Sunday (Smartsource #1, Smartsource #2 & Redplum).  Visit Sunday Coupon Preview to see the the list!

I think my favorite coupon is expected to arrive in Redplum (if we're lucky):

   

Nutella 13oz Jar+ Save $1/1 (6/30) Yum!

What are your favorites this week?

 

Please note:  Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected...but this sneak peek should give us an idea of what types of coupons are coming our way! :-)

Hy-Vee Trip 3/24/11...$5.21!

Hy-Vee Trip 03/24/11...$5.21

After my trip to ALDI this morning, I made a quick stop at nearby Hy-Vee.  Since the $0.99/lb. strawberries at ALDI weren't looking so good this morning, I grabbed some of the $1.18/lb. strawberries at Hy-Vee, instead, today.  For more deals available at Hy-Vee yet this week, see my earlier post:  Hy-Vee Deals Week of 3/20/11 - 3/26/11!

Here's what I chose to buy today:

1-Strawberries, 1 lb., $1.18

1-Bag Braeburn apples, $0.88/lb. (4.81 lb. = $4.23)
+ $0.20 off store coupon for purchasing a full bag
= $4.03 (or $0.83/lb.)

Total: $5.21 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Also, if you're planning to be near Hy-Vee between 4-8 pm today (3/24/11), there's a Hy-Vee NOWWOW going on during that time.  You can buy 7-up 12 pk varieties for $0.99 (limit 1).  Just give the cashier LU#18590.  For more information about shopping and saving at Hy-Vee see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

ALDI Trip 3/24/11...$10.55!

ALDI Trip 03/24/11...$10.55!

I made a trip to ALDI this morning to be sure I got a chance to snatch up some of the great produce deals they have this week!  So glad to have some more fruit on hand now.  I did find, however, that the $0.99/lb. strawberries they had at Madison's East Side store were not good (most looked bruised and/or moldy...ew!).  So, I decided to grab the strawberries at nearby Hy-Vee (for $1.18/lb.) instead.  Interestingly, the cantaloupe at ALDI for $0.99 each looked a whole lot better than the $2.50 cantaloupe at Hy-Vee.  ALDI may even get a new shipment of strawberries in later in the week that could be fantastic!  You just never know... (UPDATE: The strawberries at ALDI were looking a whole lot better the next day.  See 3/25 Aldi Trip HERE.)

Here's what I chose to buy today:

2-Skim milk, 1 gallon, $2.09 each
1-Cantaloupe, $0.99 each
1-Flour tortillas, $0.99
1-Navel Oranges, 4 lb. bag, $0.99!
1-Lovin' Fresh Split Top Wheat Bread, $0.99!
1-Pineapple, $0.99!
1-Bunch bananas, $0.39/lb.
1-Yellow mustard, $0.69

Total: $10.55!

For more information about shopping and saving at ALDI, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Copps Deals Week of 3/24/11 - 3/30/11!

You can double up to five manufacturer coupons (with a value of $1.00 or less) on Saturdays and Wednesdays (through Sat. July 9th, 2011).  Your total order needs to be at least $25 before tax and after store coupons, and you need to use your Roundy's rewards card in order for your coupons to double.  Individual store coupon policies may vary, so be sure to check in with customer service.  For more information about shopping & saving at Copps, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery stores.

Here are the deals that stood out for me this week (3/24 - 3/30, 2011)  Which deals are your favorites?:

Produce

Nature Sweet Cocktail Tomatoes, 12 oz., $1.48
+ use coupon in cut back coupon booklet to get sale price (limit 1)
= $1.48

Fresh Express Garden Salad, 24 oz., $1.88
+ use cut back coupon booklet coupon to get sale price (limit 1)
= $1.88

Fresh Express 3-Color Coleslaw, 16 oz., $1.00

= $1.00

Mangoes, $1.00 each

= $1.00

 

General Grocery

McCormick Grinder Spices $2.00
+ use $1/1 from 3/13 Red Plum insert
= FREE after doubled coupon

Ken's Dressing $1.66
+ use $1/1 from 3/20 Smart Source insert
= FREE after doubled coupon

Hurray for ALDI Produce! :-) Deals week of 3/23/11 - 3/29/11!

Yay!  Taking a look at the new ALDI ad for this week (3/23/11 - 3/29/11), I'm seeing some great prices on produce, especially!  Yum!   

Here are some highlights:

Pineapple $0.99 each!

Navel Oranges, 4 lb. bag, $0.99!
Bananas, $0.39/lb.

Cantaloupe, $0.99 each!

Strawberries, $0.99/lb.!

All-Natural 85/15 Ground Beef Roll, 16 oz., $2.49/lb.

For more information about shopping and saving at ALDI, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Copps Trip 3/23/11 $17.60...53% OFF! ($0.00 OOP!)

Copps Trip 3/23/11 $17.60...53% OFF! ($0.00 OOP!)
+ includes purchase of $5.00 Copps Gift Card

Quick little one transaction trip at Copps today.  For more deals available at Copps yet today, see my earlier post:  Copps Deals Week of 3/17/11 - 3/23/11!.  To learn more about how to shop and save at Copps see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores.  

Here's what I chose to buy today:

5-Roma Pizza's, $1.48 each
+ used cut back coupon book coupon to get sale price (limit 5)
= $1.48 each

1-Clear Value OJ, 64 oz., $0.98
+ used cut back coupon book coupon to get sale price
= $0.98

1-Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream, $3.00
+ used $1/1 manufacturer's printable, doubled
= $1.00

1-Blue Bunny mini ice cream sandwiches, 18 ct. $3.00
+ used $1/1 peelie coupon on box, doubled
= $1.00

2-Silk Soy Milk with DHA, $2.50 each
+ used two $0.75/1 silk soymilk coupons, doubled
= $1.00 each

1-Bellatoria Garlic Cheese Bread, $2.22
+ used one $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $0.22

~purchased a $5.00 Copps gift card (to be sure I met my $25 minimum so coupons would double)

Total:  $17.60 ~ used part of my $25 Copps gift card I "won" on Operation40K's blog give-away last week ~thanks Dannelle!

= $0.00 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Saved: $20.24 (53% OFF!)

Walgreens Trip 3/23/11 $2.56 + tax...90% OFF!

Walgreens Trip $2.56 + tax...90% OFF!

+ received $15 in Register Rewards for future use!

Well, a quick trip to Walgreens today to score a few great deals.  They were out of the Reach "crystal clear" toothbrushes (for that moneymaker) when I was there...so I changed my plans a bit in store.  In the end, I spent a little less than I had planned & I'm glad to have $15 in RRs to spend next time around! :-)

For more deals available this week at Walgreens see my earlier post: Walgreens Deals Week of 3/20/11 - 3/26/11!.  To learn more about shopping at saving at Walgreens, see Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores

Here's what I chose to buy today (I did this in three transactions):

Transaction #1:

1-Almay make-up remover wipes, $4.19

~buy one receive $5 RR

+ used $2/1 Almay coupon from SS 3/6 insert

+ used $2/1 Almay cosmetics store coupon from Walgreens Spring Beauty Guide (available in store)

= $0.19 

Total: $0.19 + tax + received $5 RR (used in transaction #2)!

Transaction #2:

1-Tena Ultra Thin pads, 42 ct., $9.99 ~for our sweet little senior dog.

~buy one receive $10 RR 

+ used $2.50/1 printable

=$7.49

2-Scunci Bobby Pins, on clearance for $0.65 each

= $0.65 each

1-Vanilla Caramel Candy, $0.39 

~Used two $1 RRs from prior trip

~Used one $5 RR from Transaction #1

Total: $2.18 + tax + received $10 RR!

Transaction #3:

1-Almay make-up remover wipes, $4.19

~buy one receive $5 RR

+ used $2/1 Almay coupon from SS 3/6 insert

+ used $2/1 Almay cosmetics store coupon from Walgreens Spring Beauty Guide (available in store)

= $0.19 

Total: $0.19 + tax + received $5 RR!

Grand Totals this Trip:  

Spent: $2.56 + tax = $3.66 (to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget)

Saved: $24.10 (90% OFF!)

Received: $15 in RR for future use :-)

Minute Maid OJ Coupon! :-)

...and here's a coupon for Minute Maid OJ!  Just go HERE to "like" Minute Maid Orange Juice's facebook page so that you'll be able to print your "$1/1 any ONE Minute Maid Orange Juice 64 fl oz. carton (any variety)" coupon!  Coupon does not say "do not double"...yay! Go to the "MMOJO" section of their page to see the "get it now" button & print your coupon! :-) 

DOVE Ice Cream Coupon! Yum! :-)

Oh, Yum!  Here's a way to get a "$1/1 Dove Brand Ice Cream Coupon! (multi-pack or 15.1 fl oz. or larger ice cream)!  Just go HERE and "like" DOVE Ice Cream's facebook page to be able to print your coupon.  The coupon does not say "do not double"...so I'm seeing $2.00 off in our future!  They're allowing up to 60,000 prints, which could go very quickly!  This may not last long!

Madison Magazine Subscription for 1/2 Price: TODAY ONLY!

Visit LivingSocial today to scoop up a voucher for a 1 year subscription to Madison Magazine for $9.00!  That's 50% OFF! I've always loved paging through Madison Magazine when I see it in waiting rooms, etc. and have always wanted to get a subscription!  This is a deal (valid today, 3/22/11, through the wee morning hours of 3/23/11 only) that I just couldn't pass up!  Sign up to get yours HERE before this great deal is gone!

More FREE Kids Meals at Chili's Tuesday 3/22!

Have you been looking for a great way to enjoy a less expensive night dining out with the kids?  On Tuesday, 3/22/11, you can get up to two FREE kids meals (kids 12 & under) with each adult entree at Chili's!  Multiple redemptions per table are allowed!  What a deal!  To print coupon, click HERE! 

Madison's Chili's locations:

West Side:

7301 Mineral Point
Madison, WI 53717-1718
608-833-8851

East Side:

4344 E. Towne Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704-3706
608-242-9300

Walgreens April 2011 Coupon Book List!

Walgreens will have a new "Get Your Bunny's Worth" April 2011 Instant Value Coupon (IVC) Book coming out on or about 3/27/11!  The coupons will be valid 3/27/11 - 4/30/11 & can be stacked with manufacturer's coupons for some fantastic deals!  For more information about shopping and saving at Walgreens see Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores.  To see the March 2011 Walgreens coupon book list click HERE.  To peek at the April 2011 coupon book list, see below:

Beauty & Skin Care

• $1/1 Revlon Eye Implements (5929)
• $2/1 Neutrogena Deep Clean Wave Gen II or Sonic Ki
• $4/1 Optimum Care or Dark and Lovely Relaxer Kit, Optimum Oil Therapy and Optimum Salon Hair Care Maintenance (5942)
• $2/1 Ivy Block Lotion 4 oz. (5972)
• $2/1 Albolene Cream 12 oz. (5978)

Health

• $4/1 Plackers Grind No More Gentle Night Protector 10 pack (5930)
• $1/1 Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balm .07 or .075 oz. (5934)
• $1/1 ChapStick Ultra Renewal or Nourish .25 to .35 oz. (5935)
• $2/1 Claritin Allergy Relief Tablets or Children’s Chewables 20 ct. (5961)
• $1/1 ZYRTEC 24 Hour Allergy Relief 12 or 14 ct. (5962)
• $2/1 Allegra 24 Hour Allergy Relief 15 ct. (5712)

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 3/20/11 - 3/26/11!

Hy-Vee is not having a special 1, 2, or 3 day sale this week.  So, the deals you see below are all applicable Sunday - Saturday! To learn more about shopping & saving at Hy-Vee, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here are the deals that caught my eye this week (3/20- 3/26 2011):

Produce

Red Ripe Strawberries, 16 oz., $1.18
= $1.18 ~great price!

Monterey Whole White Mushrooms, 8 oz. pkg., $1.00
= $1.00

Hy-Vee Garden Salad, 16 oz., $1.00
= $1.00

Stemilt Braeburn Apples, $0.88/lb.
= $0.88/lb.

Meat

Hy-Vee 100% Natural Fresh Value Pack Split Chicken Breasts, $0.79/lb. (limit 2)
= $0.79/lb.

Bar S Jumbo Franks, meat or turkey, 16 oz. or bologna 12 oz., $1.00 each
+ use $1/2 Bar-S Franks or Bologna, exp. 4-25-11 (RP 01/30/11) 
or + use  $1/2 Bar-S Product printable 
= $0.50 each

Hy-Vee 100% Natural Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters, $0.77/lb.
= $0.77/lb. 

General Grocery

Betty Crocker Helpers, select varieties, 4.3 to 8.4 oz., $0.88 (limit 4)
+ use $0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals, exp. 5-14-11 (SS 03/20/11) 
= $0.63 each when you buy three

Peter Pan Peanut Butter, buy 2 jars for $2.98, get 1 Jar FREE
+ use $1/2 Peter Pan Peanut Butter, exp. 3-31-11 (ALL YOU Jan '11) (may need to buy two three jar packages to use this coupon with this sale)
= $0.66/jar (if they let you use this coupon with one 3-jar package) or $0.82/jar (if they require the purchase of two 3-jar packages)
 
Pillsbury Brownie Mix, chocolate fudge or milk chocolate 19.5 oz., $0.99
= $0.99

Betty Crocker Potatoes, select varieties, 4.5 to 6.6 oz., $1.00 each
+ use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes (GM 02/13/11) 
= $0.75 each

Frozen

Totino's Pizza Rolls or Party Pizza, select varieties, 7.5 to 10.8 oz., $1.00 each
+ use $0.50/2 Totino's Product printable 
or + use  $0.75/2 Totino's Pizza, exp. 4-23-11 (SS 01/30/11) 
or + use $0.40/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls Snacks, exp. 4-23-11 (SS 01/30/11) 
or + use  $1.25/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 4-23-11 (SS 01/30/11) 
or + use $0.50/3 Totino's Pizza (GM 02/13/11) 
or + use $0.50/3 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 6-11-11 (SS 03/20/11) 
or + use $1/5 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, exp. 4-23-11 (SS 01/30/11)
= as low as $0.63 each

Palermos Classics Pizza, select varieties, 16.25 to 18.9 oz., $2.00 each
+ use $1/2 Palermo's Pizza printable
= $1.50 each
 

Household

Era 2x Ultra Laundry Detergent, select varieties, 50 fl. oz, $2.88 (limit 2)
= $2.88 

Walgreens Deals Week of 3/20/11 - 3/26/11!

Visit The Krazy Coupon Lady for a great list of Walgreens deals for this week (including several FREE deals & moneymakers!)  For more information about shopping and saving at Walgreens, visit the Madison Coupon Connection page: Store Tips & Policies:  Drugstores  

Here are a few of my favorite deals for this week 3/20 - 3/26, 2011 from The Krazy Coupon Lady's website:

Mars or Dove Candy, 1.1-2.17 oz $0.49
Limit 6
$0.75/2 Dove Chocolate, any 1.16 oz.-1.3 oz. single bars from RP 3/6
Final Price:  As low as $0.12 each

Dentyne 12 piece, Stride 14 piece or Trident 18 piece $0.79
With in ad coupon, Limit 3
B1G1 Free Trident Gum, any single pack up to $1.69 SS 3/6
Final Price:  As low as $0.39 each

Reach Dental Care, Floss 55 yds or Crystal Clean Toothbrush $0.99
With in ad coupon, Limit 3
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 Register Reward, Limit 1
Buy 3, Receive $2.00 Register Reward, Limit 1
Use 3 $1.00/1 – Reach Toothbrush or Floss Product – (reachbrand.com)
Pay:  $0.00 + Tax, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Final Price:  $2.00 Moneymaker

OR, try this Reach deal, from Hip2Save (if your store lets you go over the limit with the Walgreens in ad coupon)  I'm not sure if mine does, but I might just give it a try: 

Buy 4 Reach Crystal Clean toothbrushes $0.99 with in ad coupon = $4 RR (Unadvertised Monthly Deal)
Use 4 $1/1 coupons found here or in the 10/10 RP
Final cost – all 4 FREE + a $4 moneymaker!
**Remember to use the manufacturer’s coupon before the in ad coupon to avoid beepage.

Pure Protein Nutritional Bar or ZonePerfect $0.99
B1G1 FREE Pure Protein Bars, max. value $1.69 from RP 3/6
$1.00/1 – Pure Protein Product – (pureprotein.net)
$0.55/1 ZonePerfect single bar or multi-count box, any from SS 2/27
Final Price:  As low as Free

Neuragen PN Nerve Pain Relief, .17 oz $19.99
Buy 1, Receive $19.99 Mail in Rebate
$10.00/1 Neuragen PN .17oz or Neuragen Gel .28oz – Diabetes & You winter edition
Pay:  $9.99, Submit $19.99 Mail in Rebate
Final Price:  $10.00 Moneymaker after Rebate

Tena-Serenity Pads Ultra Thins, 32 or 42 pk $9.99
Buy 1, Receive $9.99 Register Reward, Limit 1
$2.50/1 – Tena Ultra Thin Pads – (tena.com)
$1.00/1 – Tena Product – (tena.com)
Pay:  $7.49, Receive $9.99 Register Reward
Final Price:  $2.50 Moneymaker

  Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady and Hip2Save!

Copps Trip 3/19/11 $7.56...51% OFF!

Copps Trip 3/19/11 $7.56 after gift card...$51% OFF!

I had a nice trip to Copps yesterday. It was pretty busy by the time I got there, so I kept the trip a little simpler....just one transaction.  I didn't save quite as much as I have been lately, but got some great deals on many of these items.  The Leinenkugels is what brought the % down the most, I think...but I did get a great deal on the cheese with that purchase.  I'm pretty happy with anything at or above 50% savings for items my family can use as long as I stay within my new $200/mo grocery budget for my family of five.  I also used the $15 gift card I purchased during my last trip.   

For more information about shopping & saving at Copps, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery stores.  For more deals available at Copps yet this week, visit my prior post:  Copps Deals Week of 3/17/11 - 3/23/11!  

Here's what I chose to buy today:

1-Angel Soft 12 Double Roll Bath Tissue $4.98, limit 1 (thereafter $5.99)
+ use cut back coupon booklet coupon to get sale price (limit 1)
+ use $0.50/1 Angel Soft Toilet Paper printable  
= $3.98 after doubled coupon

1-Bellatoria Sunday Brunch, Personal Size, Garlic Cheese Bread $2.22
+ use $1/1 from 3/13 Smart Source insert
= $0.22 after doubled coupon

1-Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream 56 oz. $3.00 each
+ used a $2/1 Bunny Premium Ice Cream printable (no longer available for printing)
= $1.00

1-Herbal Essences Conditioner $2.48
+ use cut back coupon booklet coupon to get sale price (limit 1)
+ use $1/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie Product, exp. 4-30 or exp. 6-30 (P&G Everyday Savings Book)
= $0.48! :-)

1-Fresh Express Garden Salad, 24 oz., $1.88
+ use cut back coupon booklet coupon to get sale price (limit 1)
= $1.88

1-Leinenkugel's Craft Beer, selected 12 pk. 12 oz. btl varieties, $11.29

+ use in store coupon to save INSTANT $2.00 off any Wisconsin Cheese with the purchase of a Leinenkugel's 12 pack

= $11.29

1-Sargento Reduced Fat Provolone Sliced cheese, 6.67 oz., $2.69

+ used $2.00 off cheese in store coupon from Leinenkugel's

= $0.69

1-Dannon Yogurt, selected 32 oz. varieties, $1.48
+ use cut back coupon book coupon to get sale price (limit 1)
= $1.48

1-Dannon Danimals, 4-6 pk. varieties, $2.00 each
+ use $1/1 from 2/27 Smart Source insert
= FREE after doubled coupon

1-Chobani Greek Yogurt, 6 oz., $1.25 
+ use $0.30/1 Chobani Greek Yogurt printable
= $0.65 after doubled coupon

Total Spent = $21.67 + tax  - $15 Copps gift card from last trip = $7.56
Saved: $22.42 (not including use of gift card)...51% OFF!

Total to apply to my $200/mo grocery budget = $7.56

FREE Paper at Staples 3/20/11 - 3/26/11!

Here's how you can get up to two FREE reams of paper at Staples!  

I'm hearing that the HP Multipurpose paper 8.5 x 11, 500 sheets (with Colorlok) goes on sale at Staples for $5.99 on 3/20/11

1. Currently, there is a coupon available for $1/1 HP paper (as seen above).  Go to the "Print Coupons!" page on this blog, click on "Office Supplies" to find this coupon quickly.  You should be able to print two coupons, one at a time.  Print this now while it's still available!
2. Go to Staples between 3/20-3/26, 2011 & purchase one or two reams of the "HP multipurpose paper, 500 sheets, with Colorlok Technology" using a $1/1 coupon for each ream.  You'll pay $4.99 each + tax.
3. Staples "Easy Rebate": Your receipt will have a rebate on the bottom that you submit online (rebate limit is 2 per household).  After submitting, you'll receive a check in the mail for $4.99 (one ream) or $9.98 (two reams) to deposit & spend as you please (not in store credit)!

= "FREE" Paper! (just pay tax!) :-)

Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!

Sunday 3/20/11 Coupon Insert SNEAK PEEK!

It's looking like there will be two coupon inserts this Sunday (Smartsource & Redplum).  Visit Sunday Coupon Preview to see the the list!

Please note:  Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected...but this sneak peek should give us an idea of what types of coupons are coming our way! :-)

Madison Area Mall Coupons (3/18/11)!

Planning a trip out to the mall or other retail stores this weekend?  Here's this week's list of printable coupons that apply to Madison area stores!  Let us know (in comments below this post) what kinds of fantastic deals you find!  Happy Shopping! 

• Aeropostale - 30% off purchase Exp 3/20
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 30% off purchase Valid 3/17 - 3/20
• Banana Republic- 30% off purchase Valid 3/17 - 3/20
• Barnes & Noble - 30% off select items Exp 3/21
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
• Best Buy - 20% off any Juicer Exp 4/30
• Carter's - Creepers for $5 with coupon Exp 3/20
• Catherine's - $25 off $75 Exp 3/20
• Coldwater Creek - 20% off purchase Exp 3/29
• Fashion Bug - $25 off $75 Exp 3/31
• Fashion Bug - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Gap - 30% off purchase Valid 3/17 - 3/20
• Gap Outlet - 30% off purchase Valid 3/17 - 3/20
• Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
• Gap Outlet - 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
• Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/19
• J. Jill - $20 off $80 Exp 3/20
• JC Penney - $10 off $50 Men's apparel & accessories Exp 3/19
• JC Penney - Free Sephora Mascara Exp 4/7
• Kirkland's - $5 off $25 Exp 4/14
• Kirkland's - 20% off one item Exp 4/14
• Kohl's - 15% off purchase Exp 3/20
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Macy's - 20% off all Apparel for Infants and Kids Exp 3/20 
• Michael's - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/19
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Nine West - 30% off purchase Exp 3/21
• Office Depot - $20 off $75 Exp 3/19
• Old Navy - 30% off purchase Valid 3/17 - 3/20
• Party City - $10 off $50 Exp 3/20
• Payless - 15% off purchase Exp 3/31 
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Sears - Facebook exclusive $20 off $100 Valid 3/18 -3/19
• Sears - Free 10x13 wall portrait Exp 3/31
• Tanger - Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
• Target - Various Coupons
• Things Remembered - $5 off purchase when you sign up for their Email Newsletter 
• Walgreens - Various Coupons in the March Coupon Book (found in-store).
• Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 Exp 3/20
• Yankee Candle - $15 off $45 Exp 3/20

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!