Walgreens Deals Week of 5/1/11 - 5/7/11!

I've listed my favorite Walgreen deals for this week (5/1 - 5/7, 2011) below.  Lots of great health & beauty deals this week!  See Hip2Save for the rest of the list!

G-U-M Eez-thru flossers 75-90 pk $2

~buy one receive $2 RR
= FREE after register reward!

Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner 13.5-14.2 oz 2/$8

~buy 2, get $2 RR
+ use the Buy 1 get 1 Free coupon found in the 4/17 RP
= $1.00 each after coupon and register reward

Dark & Lovely relaxer kit or hair color, Soft Sheen Optimum care relaxer kit $6.99
~buy one, receive $5 RR 

+use the $2/1 Optimum Care PDF coupon found here
= FREE after coupon and register reward

U by Kotex tampons 18 pk, liners 50 or 60 pk, pads 14-18 pk 2/$7

~buy two, receive $2 RR
+ use two $1/1 coupons found in the 4/17 SS or here
= $1.50 each after coupons and register reward
 

Noxzema disposable razors 4 pk $3.99
~buy one, receive $3 RR

+ use the $2/1 coupon found in the 5/1 RP
= FREE + a $1.01 Moneymaker! + check inside the package...you might find another $2/1 coupon!  Thanks, Nickeletta!

Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor system $9.89
~buy one, get $5 RR

+ use the $4/1 coupon found in the 5/1 PG
= $0.89 after coupon and register reward

Aussie or Herbal Essences 6-14 oz $2.99
~buy one, get $1.00 RR

+ use the $1/1 coupon found in the P&G Everyday Savings book
= $0.99 after coupon and register reward
 

Cottonelle 12pks, $5.00 each ~Thanks, Wild for Wags!
~buy 3, get $4 RR

+ use three $.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper 4pk+ PRINT OR PRINT
+ use one $1/1 Cottonelle 12 large rolls, 167 Sheets ea (5166) May Coupon Book (Takes off $3)
= $10.50, Get Back $4 RR ($2.17 EACH or $0.18/roll!)

Right Guard Defense 5 body wash 13.5 oz Buy 1 get 1 Free
+ use the buy one get one free (up to $4.49 value) coupon found in the 5/1 RP
= Two for FREE!

Garnier Nutrisse or Herbashine hair color $5.99 with in ad coupon
+ use the $3/1 Herbashine coupon found here
= $2.99!

Tylenol Precise product $7.99 ~Thanks, Common Sense with Money!

+ use $5/1 Tylenol Precise printable coupon
+ use $3/1 Tylenol Precise Walgreens Coupon in May Coupon Booklet (valid 5/1 - 5/28)

= FREE!      

Thanks, Hip2Save, Wild for Wags, & Common Sense with Money!

Hy-Vee Trip 4/30/11...$3.60!

Hy-Vee Trip 4/30/11...$3.60

I took a quick trip to Hy-Vee & ALDI, today, to grab some free ketchup and some great prices on produce. I was holding back a bit on buying much because I wanted to at least stick pretty close to the grocery budget I've been challenging myself to.  I think I've gone a hair over budget this month...but, still did pretty well.  I thought it was worth while to go a little over budget in order to get some nice (low-priced) produce for my family.  I was tempted by some beer & pop at Hy-Vee, too, but had some trouble justifying going over budget for those, today.

Here's what I chose to buy at Hy-Vee today:

2-Heinz Ketchup, 40 oz, $1.99 each
+ used two $2/1 coupons
= both FREE

1-Red seedless grapes, 2.02 lbs. @ $0.99/lb.
= $2.00

4-Jazz apples, 1.62 lbs. @ $0.99/lb.
= $1.60

Total: $3.60 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

ALDI Trip 4/30/11...$5.37!

ALDI Trip 4/30/11...$5.37

Well, I took a quick trip to ALDI & Hy-Vee today.  We needed some milk & both stores had some pretty good prices on produce.  I probably would have purchased more but I'm trying to stick closer to my $200/mo. grocery budget which was really getting tight toward the end of April.  So glad there's a new month starting tomorrow! :-)

Here's what I chose to buy at ALDI today:

1-Strawberries, 1 lb., $0.99/lb. ~these are delicious!
2-Milk, skim, 1 gallon, $2.19 each

Total: $5.37 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Sunday 5/1/11 Coupon Insert SNEAK PEEK!

It's looking like there will be four coupon inserts this Sunday

(two Smartsource & one RedPlum, & a Procter & Gamble). 

Check out SundayCouponPreview.com to see the list!

What are some of 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 might be coming our way! :-)

Madison Area Mall Coupons (4/29/11)!

Here's this weeks 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 - 25% off purchase Exp 5/1
• Ann Taylor - 25% off single regular priced item Exp 4/30
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 30% off purchase Valid 4/30 only
• Bath & Body Works - Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item w/Any Purchase Exp 5/4
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon 
• Best Buy - 20% off any Juicer Exp 4/30
• Borders - 33% off purchase Exp 4/28
• Cacique - $25 off $75 Exp 5/1 
• Carter's - $10 off $50 Exp 5/4
• Children's Place - 15% off purchase Exo 6/19
• Coldwater Creek - $20 off $100 Exp 5/8
• Dress Barn - 30% off regular priced purchase Valid 4/28 - 5/1
• Famous Footwear - 30% off purchase Exp 5/1
• Fashion Bug - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Footlocker - $15 off $50 Exp 5/1
• Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
• Gap Outlet - 30% off purchase Valid 4/30 only
• Gap Outlet - 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter 
• Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced purchase Exp 4/30
• JC Penney - $10 off $25 Exp 4/30
• Justice - 40% off purchase Exp 5/9
• Kirkland's - 20% off single item Exp 5/14
• Kirkland's - $5 off $25 Exp 5/14
• Kohl's - 15% off purchase Exp 5/3
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Lane Bryant - $25 off $75 Exp 5/1 
• Macy's - 25% off purchase Exp 5/2
• Michael's - 25% off purchase Exp 4/29
• Michael's - 40% off regular priced item Exp 4/29
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Office Depot - 20% off supply item Exp 4/30
• Old Navy -$10 off $50
• Party City - 20% off $50 Exp 4/30
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Saks Fifth Avenue - 20% off purchase Valid 4/28 - 5/1
• Tanger - Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
• Target - Various Coupons
• Things Remembered - $5 off purchase when you sign up for their Email Newsletter 
• Victoria's Secret - Free sample of Dream Angels Heavenly perfume Exp 5/9
• Victoria's Secret - Free Beauty Rush Lip Gloss w/any purchase Exp 5/4
• Walgreens - Various Coupons in the April Coupon Book (found in-store).
• World Market - $10 off $30 Exp 5/1
• Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 Exp 5/19
• Yankee Candle - $15 off $45 Exp 5/8

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

ALDI Deals Week of 4/27/11 - 5/3/11!

ALDI is always a great place to go if you want to save about 50% off regular grocery store prices!  They're my typical go-to store for produce and milk, especially!  They don't take coupons...so, it's always a quick & simple trip.  For more about shopping and saving at ALDI, see Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

This week 4/27 - 5/3, 2011, my favorite deals (from the ad) are:

Cantaloupe, $0.99 each!

Strawberries, $0.99/lb.!

Mangoes, $0.49 each!

Bananas $0.44/lb. ~not long ago the regular price was $0.39/lb.  So, this has gone up but is still the lowest price around this week (as far as I know). UPDATE:  Supposedly, Kwik Trip now has bananas at $0.38/lb.  Yay!  Thanks, Operation$40K!

Copps Deals Week of 4/28/11 - 5/4/11!

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 for (4/28 - 5/4, 2011) Which deals are your favorites?:

Produce

Green Beans, $.99/lb.
= $.99/lb.

Extra Large Green Bell Peppers, $.99/lb.
= $.99/lb.
 
Del Monte Ripe or Green Bananas $0.49/lb
= $0.49/lb. ~Aldi’s current regular price for bananas is $0.44/lb.

Iceberg Lettuce $0.79 (Limit 1)
+ use in-ad coupon to get sale price
 = $0.79

Roundy’s Baby-Cut Carrots (1 lb), $0.99
= $0.99

California Fancy Navel Oranges (4 lb) or Florida Red Grapefruit (5 lb) $3.49
= $3.49 ($0.87/lb for oranges and $0.70/lb for grapefruit)~Aldi usually has oranges for $0.99-$1.99/4 lb. bag and grapefruit for around $0.25 each

Meat

Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Deli Shaved or Hearty Slices Lunchmeat, selected 8-9 oz. Tub varieties, $3.00 each
+ use $1/1 Hillshire Farm LunchMeat printable
= $1.00 each after doubled coupon

Bar S Meat or Turkey Franks $0.69 (Limit 1)
+ use in-ad coupon to get sale price
= $0.69 after coupon

Roundy's Split Chicken Breasts or Jumbo Pack Drumsticks or Thighs $0.99/lb (Limit 2)
= $0.99/lb

Copps Trip 4/27/11 $1.97...89% OFF!

Copps Trip 4/27/11 $1.97...89% OFF!

I've been busy preparing for a garage sale this week.  However, I just had to squeeze in a quick trip to Copps for Double-Coupon Day, today. 

Here's what I chose to buy today:

3-Kellogg's cereals, $1.99 each
+ used three $1/1 coupons, doubled
= FREE (+ $0.01 moneymaker each)

2-Hillshire Farms Deli Meat, 9 oz., $3.00 each
+ used two $1/1 coupons, doubled
= $1.00 each

~ used Rolling Gift Card Idea: purchased a $25 Copps gift card to be sure my coupons would double & also used a $25 Copps gift card from a prior trip to zero this cost out.

Total Spent: $1.97 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $16.48 (89% OFF!)

Walgreens May 2011 Coupon Book List!

Walgreens typically has a great monthly Instant Value Coupon Booklet available near the entrance of the store.  These booklets are full of Walgreen's "Instant Value" store coupons that you can stack with a manufacturer's coupon to get a great deal! :-)  

Wild for Wags has a nicely categorized list of the coupons available in the May 2011 Walgreens Instant Value Coupon booklet! 

View Walgreen's April Coupon Booklet, valid 3/27 - 4/30, 2011 HERE 

View Walgreen's May Coupon Booklet, valid 5/1 - 5/28, 2011 HERE

Thanks, Wild for Wags!

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 4/24/11 - 4/30/11!

Hy-Vee does not seem to be having a special 1, 2 or 3 day sale this week.  So, the deals listed below should be available the entire week.  There are some pretty good deals here & there throughout the ad this week!

To learn more about shopping & saving at Hy-Vee, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here are the deals that stood out for me this week (4/24- 4/30, 2011):

Produce

Chilean Red Seedless Grapes, $0.99/lb.
= $0.99/lb.

Exotic Kiwi Fruit, $0.25 each
= $0.25 each!

Washington Jazz Apples, $0.99/lb.
= $0.99/lb.

General Grocery

Van Camp's Pork and Beans, 15 oz., $0.39 (limit 4)
= $0.39

Pepsi Products 2 Liter Bottle, selected varieties, $0.69

= $0.69

Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 40 oz., $1.99 each

+ use $2/1 Heinz printable coupon (no longer available for printing)

= FREE!

Meat

Bar-S Jumbo Franks, 16 oz., or Bologna, 12 oz., select varieties. $0.88
+ use $1/2 Bar-S Franks or Bologna, exp. 4-25-11 (RP 01/30/11) now expired
= $0.38 each when you buy two $0.88 each

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

Frozen

Palermo's Pizza, primo thin, naturally rising, organic or hand tossed pizzas, select varieties, 14.75 to 32.25 oz., price varies
+ use in ad coupon to purchase two and receive one Pepsi Products 12 pack cans select varieties, FREE
+ use $1/2 Palermo's Pizza printable
= price varies, when you buy two! ~I think I'd consider this deal if the pizza is priced at $3.50 each or less.  I like to pay no more than $2.00 for a 12 pack of soda.  So, at $3.50 each pizza this would make your overall cost $7 (for two pizza's) - $1.00 pizza coupon, - $2.00 FREE soda coupon = $4.00 ($2.00/pizza) ~pretty decent price!

Household

Midwest Country Fare 2X Laundry Detergent, select varieties 45.4 fl. oz., $1.88
= $1.88 ~I'm hoping an He variety is included in the sale

Copps Deals 4/25/11 - 4/27/11! Don't pay $0.59/lb. for Bananas!

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.

We have a short ad for Copps, to get us through Wednesday of this week.  Here are the deals that stood out for me for (4/25 - 4/27, 2011)...not many!  Which deals are your favorites?:

Produce

Gala Apples From Washington, $0.99/lb.
= $0.99/lb.

Ripe or Green Bananas, $0.59/lb. ~I do NOT think this is a good deal!
= $0.59/lb. ~up until recently, we could get bananas at ALDI for $0.39/lb.  They're now $0.44/lb. at ALDI, so it seems the price is rising...however, $0.59/lb. is ridiculously high.  Bananas are clearly FOR Sale but not ON Sale in this Copps ad! 

Meat

Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Deli Shaved or Hearty Slices Lunchmeat, selected 8-9 oz. Tub varieties, $3.00 each
+ use $1/1 Hillshire Farm LunchMeat printable
= $1.00 each after doubled coupon

General Grocery

Kellogg's Cereal, selected 8.56 - 18 oz. varieties, $1.99
+ search "Kellogg's cereal" in Coupon Database at the bottom of blog to find coupons for varieties that interest you.  A coupon valued at $1/1 would be worth $2/1 when doubled, making this cereal FREE!  A coupon valued at $0.70/1 would be worth $1.40 when doubled, making this cereal $0.59 each, etc.
= price varies ~I like to pay no more than $1.00 per box of cereal.
 

Refrigerated

Yoplait Light, Thick & Creamy, or Light Thick & Creamy Yogurt, selected 6 oz. varieties, $0.50 each
+ use $1/10 Yoplait Yogurt, exp. 5-21-11 (SS 03/27/11 #1)
= $0.30 each after doubled coupon, when you buy ten

Happy Easter Everyone! :-)

Copps Trip 4/23/11 $4.03...87% OFF!

Copps Trip 4/24/11 $4.03...87% OFF!

O.K., I made a quick Copps trip today to catch their DOUBLE-Double Day.  I tried to hold back quite a bit as my $200/mo grocery budget keeps shrinking! 

For more deals available at Copps yet this week, see my earlier post:  Copps Deals Week of 4/17/11 - 4/24/11!  To learn more about shopping and saving at Copps, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here's what I chose to buy today:

3-Silk Soy milk, 1/2 gallon, $2.50 each
+ used two $0.75/1 coupons, doubled
+ used one $1.00/1 coupon, doubled
= $0.50 for one and $1.00 each for the other two

2-Green giant "healthy weight" frozen veggies, $0.89 each ~I really like this one!
+ used two $0.50/1 coupons, doubled
= BETTER than FREE!

2-Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta, $1.00 each
+ used one $1/2 coupon, doubled
= FREE!

3-Energizer Max Batteries, AA, 4 packs, $2.50 each
+ used three $1/1 coupons, doubled
= $0.50 each (or <$0.13/battery!)

~ used Rolling Gift Card Idea: purchased a $25 Copps gift card to be sure my coupons would double & also used a $25 Copps gift card from a prior trip to zero this cost out.

Total Spent: $4.03 (including tax) to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $26.84 (87% OFF!)

Walgreens Deals Week of 4/24/11 - 4/30/11!

Hip2Save has a great list of Walgreens deals for the week of 4/24 - 4/30, 2011.  Here are a few of my favorites.  Hop on over to Hip2Save for the rest of the list!

Nexcare waterproof 20 pk, Active or Soft n’ Flex 30 pk bandaids $2.99
+ use the $0.55/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Pay $2.44
+ Submit the $2.99 Mail-in Rebate found on the package
= FREE + a $0.55 Moneymaker!

Splenda Unadvertised Monthly RR Deal
~buy 2 Splenda products = $3 RR ~buy 3 or more Splenda products = $4 RR

*Deal Scenario from Hip2Save:
Buy 3 Splenda with Fiber 80 ct boxes $2.99
Total = $8.97
Use 2 $3/1 Splenda Sweetener product regional coupons found in the 4/17 SS
Use 1 $2/1 Spenda with Fiber coupon found here
Pay $0.97
Get back a $4 RR
Final cost – all FREE + a $3.03 moneymaker!

Luster White 7 toothpaste 2.6 oz $4.99

~buy one, receive $4.00 RR
+ use the $1.50/1 regional coupon found in the 4/3 SS
= FREE + a $0.51 Moneymaker!

Nature Made vitamins and supplements Buy 1 get 1 Free

*Deal Scenario from Hip2Save:
Buy 2 Fish Oil 100 ct $8.99 each (based on online price)
Minus the Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $8.99 for both
Use 2 $4/1 coupons found in the Feb issue of All You mag
Final cost $0.49 each!

 Thanks, Hip2Save!

Printable Coupon Round-up!

Since we don't expect to have any coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper (4/24/11), here's a round-up of some of the great coupons currently available to print on-line!  You should be able to print most of these twice per computer.  There are lots more available on the Print Coupons! tab, too!   Have Fun! :-)

Meats

$0.55 off any one Ball Park product

$1.00 off Sara Lee meat or pre-sliced meat

General Grocery

$0.75 off any ONE Fiber One box cereal listed

$1.00 off any TWO Boxes Fiber One chewy bars

$0.50 off any C&H Sugar product 2 lbs. or larger
$1.00 off any one Filippo Berio Olive Oil

$1.00 off any size Truvia Natural Sweetener

 

Refrigerated

$0.50 off any flavor Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks

$1.00 off any one Kraft Natural Cheese with a Touch of Philadelphia

Frozen

$1.00 off any package Rhodes Warm-n-Serve Rolls

$1.00 off any one package Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls

Personal Care

$2.00 off Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Blowdry

$1.00 off Listerine Mouthwash

$1.00 off any Reach floss

$2.00 off any two Reach toothbrushes
$2.00 off any two Nivea Lip Care Products

Household

$0.50 off Glade carpet & room odor eliminator

$2.00 off Glade Sense & Spray starter kit

Sentry Deals Week of 4/21/11 - 4/27/11!

If a Sentry store near you doubles coupons (the one closer to me does not), you can score some great deals this week!  Hop on over to the Sentry deals post by Building Shangri-la to see the list!

Thanks, Building Shangri-la!

Sunday 4/24/11 No Coupon Inserts! Print Coupons Online!

Due to the upcoming Easter holiday, I don't expect to see any inserts in the 4/24/11 Sunday paper.   

However, there are always plenty of ways to find and print coupons on-line!

Visit the "Print Coupons!" page on Madison Coupon Connection!

See the Coupon Database at the bottom of the Madison Coupon Connection blog

Go to: redplum.com

Go to: smartsource.com

Go to: coupons.com

Happy printing! :-)

Madison Area Mall Coupons (4/22/11)!

Another week has flown by!  Here's this weeks 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 - $10 off $50 or $25 off $100 Exp 4/27 
• American Eagle - 20% off purchase Exp 4/24
• Ann Taylor - 25% off single regular priced item Exp 4/30
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off purchase Exp 4/26
• Barnes & Noble - 30% off Home & Gift Items Exp 4/23
• Bath & Body Works - Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item w/Any Purchase Exp 5/4
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
• Best Buy - 20% off any Juicer Exp 4/30
• Cacique - $25 off $75 Exp 5/1 
• Carter's - $10 off $50 Exp 5/4
• Children's Place - Facebook Exclusive 15% - 20% off purchase Exp 4/23
• Coldwater Creek - $20 off $100 Exp 5/8
• Express - $15 off $60 Exp 4/25
• Famous Footwear - 15% off purchase Exp 4/23
• Fashion Bug - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Footlocker - $15 off $50 Exp 5/1
• Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
• Gap Outlet - 15% off purchase Exp 4/26
• Gap Outlet - 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
• JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 4/23
• Kirkland's - 20% off single item Exp 5/14
• Kohl's - 15% off purchase or 20% off $100+ Exp 4/23
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Lane Bryant - 30% off purchase Exp 4/24
• Lane Bryant - $25 off $75 Exp 5/1 
• Michael's - 50% off regular priced item Valid 4/22 only
• New York & Co - $50 off $100 Exp 4/22
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Old Navy -$10 off $50
• Payless - 20% off purchase Exp 4/24
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Sears - Facebook exclusive $10 off $60 Valid 4/22 - 4/23
• Tanger - Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
• Target - Various Coupons
• Things Remembered - $5 off purchase when you sign up for their Email Newsletter 
• Victoria's Secret - Free sample of Dream Angels Heavenly perfume Exp 5/9
• Walgreens - Various Coupons in the April Coupon Book (found in-store).
• World Market - $10 off $30 Exp 5/1
• Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 Exp 5/19
• Yankee Candle - $15 off $45 Exp 5/8

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

Target Trip 4/21/11 $3.32...76% OFF!

Target Trip 4/21/11 $3.32...76% OFF!

To round out our little shopping excursion to Hy-Vee & ALDI this morning, my dad, my youngest daughter, & I made one last stop at Target on our way home.

Here's what I chose to buy at Target today:

4-Stove Top, 8 oz. canisters, $0.99 each ~ great to add to ground beef or turkey for more flavor/texture!
+ used four $0.50/1 coupons
= $0.49 each!

2-Stove Top, 6 oz. boxes, $0.99 each
+ used two $0.50/1 coupons
= $0.49 each!

2-Trident Layers gum, 14 piece, $1.29 each
+ used B1G1FREE manufacturer's coupon
+ used $1/2 Target store coupon
= $0.29 for two (or $0.15 each!)

Total Spent: $3.32 (including tax) to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $10.71 (76% OFF!) 

ALDI Trip 4/21/11...$7.38!

ALDI Trip 4/21/11...$7.38

After our stop at Hy-Vee this morning, my dad, my youngest daughter & I made our usual stop at ALDI.  Oh, gosh, as I'm typing this I see in the picture that I forgot to buy another cantaloupe at ALDI today.  They're still $0.99 each this week!  It's an incredible deal!

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

Here's what I chose to buy at ALDI today:

2-Hamburger buns, $0.79 each
2-Mangoes, $0.69 each
1-Navel Oranges, 4 lb. bag, $1.69
1-Grapefruit, $0.25 each
1-Pinto Beans, dry, 2 lb., $1.49
1-Flour Tortillas, $0.99

Total: $7.38 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Hy-Vee Trip 4/21/11 $11.86!

Hy-Vee Trip 4/21/11...$11.86

My dad, my youngest daughter, & I made the rounds at Hy-Vee, ALDI, and Target this morning.  

For these deals & more available at Hy-Vee yet this week, see my earlier post:  Hy-Vee Deals Week of 4/17/11 - 4/23/11!
To learn more about shopping and saving at Hy-Vee, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here's what I chose to buy at Hy-Vee today:

3-Diet 7-up, 2L, $0.68 each
= $0.68 each

4-Palermo's Classics Pizza, $1.67 each
+ used two $1/2 coupons from Palermo's website
= $1.16 each

2-Strawberries, 1 lb., $1.00 each

~my dad used his rain check from last week's deal of $3.99/4lb. & I paid him for half

= $2.00

2-Bananas, bunch, 3.98 lb. total, @$0.38/lb.
= $1.51

4-Butter Kernel Green Beans, can, $0.38 each
= $0.38 each

Total: $11.96 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Copps Trip 4/20/11 $7.21...88% OFF!

Copps Trip 4/20/11 $7.21...88% OFF!

I took a quick trip to Copps and nearby Walgreens yesterday.  My grocery budget is getting tighter & tighter this month & I'm still planning to do a little shopping at Hy-Vee & ALDI (& maybe Target) yet this week, so I was really trying to hold back on spending much during this trip.  As it turns out, I was glad to get some great deals on the items I did choose to purchase.

For these and more deals available at Copps yet this week, see my earlier post: Copps Deals Week of 4/17/11 - 4/24/11!
To learn more about shopping and saving at Copps, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here's what I chose to buy at Copps:

Transaction #1:

1-Scotties facial tissue, $1.00
+ used one $0.50/1 coupon, doubled
= FREE!

4-Energizer Battery 4 packs (3 AAA & 1 AA), $2.50 each
+ used four $1/1 coupons, doubled
= $0.50 each (or < $0.13/battery)

Walgreens Trip 4/20/11 $0.00 on groceries...85% OFF, overall!

Walgreens Trip 4/20/11 $0.00 on groceries...85% OFF, overall!

I went to Walgreens and Copps yesterday.  I had $12 in register rewards that will expire shortly after Easter & since I'm just not sure whether I'd make it back there by early next week, I wanted to use those up, which I did.  I was also hoping to grab the scotch tape deal they have going, but they were down to only two in my store.  So, I'll have to stop back or pass on that one (I forgot to grab a rain check for those so I'm thinking I'll stop back in to get one next time I drive by).

For these and more Walgreens deals, see my earlier post: Walgreens Deals Week of 4/17/11- 4/23/11!
To learn more about shopping & saving at Walgreens, see:  Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores

Here's what I chose to buy yesterday:

1-Scott Naturals paper towels, 6 pack, $5.00
+ used $1.50/1 coupon
+ used $1/1 coupon from April coupon booklet
= $2.50 (or $0.42/roll)

2-Scott bathroom tissue, 4 rolls, $2.50
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price (limit 4)
+ used $1.50/1 coupon
= $1.00 each (or $0.25/roll)

3-Green Giant Canned Whole Corn, $0.49 each
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
= $0.49 each

2-Stove Top Stuffing, $2.29 (B1G1FREE) ~I love to mix some of this in with ground beef or turkey when making burgers, meatballs, or meatloaf!
+ used two $0.50/1 coupons
= $1.29 for two (or $0.65 each)

2-Flip Flops, $5.99 each (B1G150% OFF) 

~these are a gift so they're not pictured, just in case

~I was thinking the sign had said B1G1FREE...oops!, Oh well, they're still a 1/2 way decent deal so I'm ok with it.

= $4.49 each ~clothing budget

~used $12 in register rewards (three $4 RRs from a prior trip)

Total Spent: $5.28 ~clothing budget, $0.00 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $30.60...85% OFF overall, 100% OFF on groceries after register rewards

Interview Nathan Engels, TLC's most EXTREME couponer!

I'm so excited to announce that Madison Coupon Connection has been given the opportunity to interview TLC's most Extreme Couponer: Nathan Engels (a.k.a. "Mr. Coupon")! 

Nathan has been featured on two episodes of TLC's Extreme Couponing & may just be the most extreme of extreme couponers!  Do you remember him?  On the first show, he's was the couponer that bought $5743 worth of product (yes! FIVE THOUSAND seven hundred forty-three!) for a mere $241!...that's a 95% savings!  On the second show he was featured in, he donated over 1000 care packages to the military!  

Nathan also runs a very popular and highly visited blog/website: WeUseCoupons.com

Here's how this will work:

• Madison Coupon Connection (and it's readers) have been invited to ask Nathan up to 5 questions!  We can also ask one additional question of Nathan's mom!
• What would you like to ask Nathan (and his mom)?  I'd love to hear your suggestions!  Please post as many (positive & upbeat) question ideas as you can think of in the comments section below this post!
• I plan to leave this post open to question suggestions through the end of Sunday 4/24/11. Once I've gathered up all of the questions, & chosen five (+ one for his mom), I'll be sending the selected questions to Nathan & will later post the questions along with his replies on a new post for all to read! :-)

FREE Sassy Cow Creamery Farm Adventure Weekend May 21-22!

Oh, Yay!  Sassy Cow Creamery is going to be having a Farm Adventure Weekend!  This is a FREE activity that would be great for the whole family!  We've visited the creamery on occasion but have never made it to their special weekend events.  Maybe this will be the year!     

*Farm Adventure Weekend-  May 21-22, 2011*
 11-4pm both Saturday and Sunday

Events include:
*Become a "Farmer for a Day"
*Farm and Creamery Tours
*Hay rides
*Contests including mooing, ice cream eating, & coloring
*Pedal Tractors
*Product sampling
*Get your picture taken with a baby calf
*Learn more about agriculture
*Prize giveaways
*Be the first try our new release ice cream for Badgerland Financial. You will be able help name this ice cream, winner will receive a one year supply of this limited edition ice cream.

 

Sassy Cow Creamery
W4192 Bristol Rd.
Columbus, WI 53925
608-837-7766 / 608-445-2010
info@sassycowcreamery.com

Visit the Sassy Cow Creamery Website for more information.

Thanks, MadisonConsumer!

*NEW* Madison Coupon Connection PRICE LIST!

New Madison Coupon Connection"Price List!" page! 

When I was just starting out in couponing, I'll admit, I had no idea how much I had been spending on the majority of the products I was buying.  It's taken some time to get a handle on the best "buy" prices in our area, and I'm still continuing to learn how low prices can go.  

On this new page, I've listed the prices I try not to pay more than.  Many products can be purchased for FREE (with rebate/coupon/register reward/other) at some time or another.  However, if that's not possible, then these are the prices I aim to match or beat by pairing a coupon with a great sale.

The prices I aim for are based on what I've seen in the Madison, WI area.  I plan to update these "buy" prices as trends change & as I continue to learn.  Please note that prices can vary significantly by region.

Check out the new "Price List!" page HERE!  Are these prices close to what you've been aiming for with couponing & strategic shopping?  It would be great to know if you have been able to find lower prices in our area on a regular basis.  Let's share & learn together! :-)

Wow! 1/2 Price SPANX at Zulily! Quantities are Limited!

Zulily has SPANX at 50% OFF right now...Wow!

Click HERE to go get yours!

Quantities are Limited, so you'll need to act quickly!

Copps Deals 4/17/11 - 4/24/11! More DOUBLE-Doubling! :-)

Normally 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).  However, this Saturday, 4/23/11 is yet another DOUBLE-DOUBLE DAY!  This means you can double up to TEN coupons per transaction that day (all other doubling rules apply as usual).  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 (4/17 - 4/24, 2011)  Which deals are your favorites?:

Produce

Green Beans or Sweet Potatoes $0.69/lb
= $0.69/lb ~fantastic price!

Seedless Watermelon Cuts, $0.79/lb.
= $0.79/lb.

Meat

Cook's Skinless Shankless Semi-Boneless Whole or Half Ham or Sugardale Half Ham $0.99/lb
= $0.99/lb

Louis Kemp Imitation Crab Delights, selected 8 oz. varieties, B1G1FREE
+ use $0.55/1 Louis Kemp Product printable (via mail by request only)
= price unknown

General Grocery

Kraft Dressing $1.28 (Limit 4)
+ use $1/2 from 4/10 Smart Source insert
= $0.28 each after doubled coupon

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 4/17/11 - 4/23/11!

Hy-Vee will be having a special 1-Day Sale Thursday 4/21.  So, I've indicated which items below apply only that day.  I'm not seeing quite as many good deals as usual this week (or maybe I'm just missing some?)...but a few are worth while!

To learn more about shopping & saving at Hy-Vee, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery Stores

Here are the deals that stood out for me this week (4/17- 4/23, 2011):

Produce

Dole Premium Bananas, $0.38/lb. 1-Day Sale
= $0.38/lb. ~this beats ALDI's current price

Fresh Green Onions, $0.33 each
= $0.33 each

Bland Farms Sweet Vidalia Onions, $0.77/lb
= $0.77/lb.

Chilean Gala Apples, $0.97/lb.
= $0.98/lb.

Golden Sweet Potatoes, $0.69/lb.
= $0.69/lb.

General Grocery

Butter Kernel Vegetables, select varieties, 14.5 or 15 oz. $0.38 (limit 4) 1-Day Sale

= $0.38

7-Up Products 2 Liter Bottle, select varieties, $0.68 (limit 3) 1-Day Sale

= $0.68

Meat

Hormel Little Sizzlers, select varieties, 12 oz., $1.00 each 1-Day Sale
= $1.00 each

Hy-Vee Value Pack Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs, $0.88/lb. 1-Day Sale
= $0.88/lb.

Refrigerated

Hy-Vee Butter, quarters or block, 16 oz., $1.99 (limit 1) 1-Day Sale

= $1.99 ($1.99/lb.)

Frozen

Palermo's Classics Pizza, select varieties, 16.25 to 18.9 oz., $1.66 each 1-Day Sale
+ use $1/2 Palermo's Pizza printable
= $1.16 each, when you buy two!

Household

Era Laundry Detergent, select varieties, 50 fl. oz., $3.33
+ use $0.50/1 Era Detergent, exp. 5-31-11 (RP 04/17/11 #2)
= $2.83 each

 

Coupon Database Issues...Updated: Resolved! :-)

You may be noticing a strange white screen displaying in place of the Coupon Database at the bottom of the blog. The database is displayed on Madison Coupon Connection but is generously provided by another blog, dealseekingmom.com. My hope is that there will be a resolution to this issue in the near future.

UPDATE:  I'm happy to report that this issue has now been resolved! :-)

Until this issue is resolved, you can find another coupon database under the "Find Coupons" Tab toward the top of the home page on weusecoupons.com.

You can also still print coupons from the Madison Coupon Connection "Print Coupons!" page which you'll find by clicking the "Print Coupons!" tab toward the top of the Madison Coupon Connection blog.

Walgreens Deals Week of 4/17/11 - 4/23/11!

The Krazy Coupon Lady has a super long list of deals available at Walgreens for the week of 4/17 - 4/23, 2011.  See my favorites from that list, below & visit The Krazy Coupon Lady website 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.

Walgreens Deals Week of 4/17/11 - 4/23/11!

Hair Care

Goody Ouchless Hair Accessories $3.00
~Buy 1, Receive $3.00 Register Reward, Limit 1
Pay $3.00, Receive $3.00 Register Reward
= FREE!

Copps Trip 4/16/11 $15.61...79% OFF! DOUBLE-Double DAY!

Copps Trip 4/16/11 $15.61...79% OFF!

Here's my Copps trip for today's DOUBLE-Double Day!  It was a pretty good trip!  I hit the store early this morning and was able to find everything on my list!  As a bonus, I ran into in to a great friend at the store who is also a Madison Coupon Connection Reader!  Great to see you Lori! :-)

For these & more deals available at Copps yet today, see: Copps Deals 4/14/11-4/16/11 THREE DAY AD!  For more information about shopping & saving at Copps, see: Store Tips & Policies: Grocery stores. 

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

Transaction #1:

5-Reynolds Parchment Paper, 30 ft., $1.98
+ used five $1/1 coupons, doubled
= BETTER than FREE! ($0.02 moneymaker each!)

1-Patrick Cudahy Bacon, $2.99
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
+ used $0.55/1 coupon, doubled
= $1.89

1-Roundy's Family Pack Fresh Chicken Breasts, about 3 lbs., $5.68 ($1.88/lb)
= $5.68 ($1.88/lb)

9-Balance Bars, $1.00 each
+ used three $1/3 coupons, doubled
= $0.33 each