Crazy Good Deal on Batteries at Menards!

 

Here's how to score an amazing deal on batteries at Menards!

5/29 - 6/12, 2011 

Buy one 20pack of AA or AAA Rayovac Alkaline Batteries, $5.99

+ use $1/1 Rayovac Alkaline Batteries printable coupon  

Pay $4.99

+ send in for a $4.00 Menards Rebate (limit four 20 packs per household)

Final Cost: $0.99 ($0.05/battery), after rebate!  ~That's a crazy good deal!

Thanks for the coupon, Printable Coupons & Deals!

Honoring those who have served our country...

Memorial Day 2011

Honor those who have served to protect our country.

Take some time to reflect & enjoy the company of your friends & family.

Remember those who have sacrificed so much.

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 5/29/11 - 6/4/11!

Hy-Vee is having a special 2-DAY sale this week (Thurday 6/2 & Friday 6/3).  So, I've placed "2-DAY" next to the deals below that only apply on Thursday & Friday.

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 (5/29- 6/4, 2011):

Produce

Driscoll's Red Raspberries, 6 oz. pkg., $1.48 2-DAY

+ use $0.50/1 Driscoll's Berries printable (sign up required)

= $0.98! 

Jumbo Kandy Cantaloupe, $1.48 each

= $1.48 each

General Grocery

Ken's Steak House Salad Dressing, select varieties, 16 fl. oz., $0.99 (limit 3) 2-DAY

+ use $1/2 Ken's Dressing, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 05/08/11)

or + use $1/1 Ken's Dressing, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 05/08/11)

= $0.49-FREE!

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, shapes or premium, select varieties, 5.5 to 7.5 oz., $0.59 2-DAY

+ use $0.55/2 Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, exp. 12-31-11 (Kraft Food & Family)

= $0.32 each

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

= $0.38 each

New $1/1 Palermos Premium Pizza Coupon!

Wow!  New $1/1 Palermos Premium Pizza Printable Coupon available!  Use two of these $1/1 coupons at Copps double-day this Wednesday 6/1 to get an even better deal on the two pizzas + receive a coupon for two FREE Mount Olympus Waterpark Passes!  See this deal + more in my earlier post: Copps Deals Week of 5/26/11 - 6/1/11!

Palermo’s Pizza $5.00 *Update:  See new $1/1 printable!
~buy two Palermo's Boxed Pizzas and get a coupon for two FREE Mt. Olympus Water Park Passes at checkout!
+ use $1/2 Palermo’s Pizza printable 
or + use  $1/2 Palermo’s Pizza printable
or + use $1/1 Palermo's Premium Pizza printable*
= $3.00 - $4.00 each after doubled coupon + receive two FREE Mt. Olympus passes, when you buy two!

Thanks, Printable Coupons & Deals!

Quick & Fun Walgreens Run 5/29/11 $3.20...88% OFF!

Walgreens Trip 5/29/11 $3.20...88% OFF!

I made a call into my local Walgreens this morning to be sure they had the Ritz Crackerfuls in stock.  They said they did, so I made a quick trip in.  I was glad to grab a few other items, too...& used the register rewards I received when buying the Ritz in order to pay for some of these other items.  For these & more Walgreens Deals available yet this week, see my earlier post:  Walgreens Deals Week of 5/29/11 - 6/4/11! For more about shopping & saving at Walgreens, see: Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores

Here's what I chose to buy today (in four transactions):

Transaction #1- #3 (all three were identical):

Ritz Crackerfuls, $2.00
~buy one and receive $2 RR
+ used $1/1 coupon
= $1.00

Total Spent: $1.00 each transaction + received $2 RR with each

Transaction #4:

3-Lindsay Olives, $0.99
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
= $0.99 each

1-Coke 2 Liter, $1.25

~Normally, I don't like to pay this much, but I had forgotten to buy my husband some regular (non-diet) soda at Copps yesterday & was feeling guilty.

= $1.25

2-Reynolds Aluminum Foil, 70 ft, $1.99
+ used two $1/1 manufacturer's coupons
= $0.99 each

~Used the three $2 RR (total $6) from transaction #1

Total Spent: $0.20 + tax = $0.49

Grand Totals this Trip:

Total Spent: $3.20 + tax = $3.49 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $23.24 (88% OFF!) :-)

New $1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta Coupon!

Stop by & "Like" the Ronzoni Facebook page to vote for your favorite pasta recipe, get a chance at winning $2500, & print a great $1/1 Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta coupon!  This coupon should allow us to get FREE pasta when the Ronzoni goes on sale for $2.00 each (& we double the $1/1 coupon at Copps/Pick-n-Save)!  I have to say, this "Garden Delight" variety is my favorite!

Thanks, Dannelle!

NBC15 Couponing Segment #2...my "famous" coupon binder! ;-)

Here's segment #2 of my friend Dannelle's interview with Amy Carlson on NBC15!

It aired at 6am on the Morning Show, today, 5/28/2011! 

Learn more about how to organize coupons, coupon etiquette, etc. and of course, most exciting of all... See my "famous" coupon binder! ;-)

Thanks, Dannelle @ Operation $40K!

Walgreens Deals 5/29/11 - 6/4/11!

See the great deals at Walgreens this next week (5/29 - 6/4, 2011)!

Visit The Krazy Coupon Lady to see the LIST! 

 

For more information about shopping and saving at Walgreens, 

see: Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores

Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady!

Copps DOUBLE Double Day Trip 5/28/11...72% OFF!

Copps Trip 5/28/11 $41.47...72% OFF!

I managed to get myself up & out of bed to hit Copps DOUBLE-Double Day early, this morning!  It was interesting that the Wednesday ad stated "DOUBLE-Double Day" for 5/28, but the newer ads available in store today simply stated "Double-Day" by today's date.  As I went through the check out, the cashiers saw all my (up to 10 per transaction) manufacturer's coupons doubling, & said "Oh, I guess you can double more than five today!" So, it seems they had been unsure about whether it was a DOUBLE-double.  Glad it was! :-)

For these deals and more available at Copps this week, see my earlier post:  Copps Deals Week of 5/26/11 - 6/1/11!

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

Here's what I chose to buy (in 3 transactions):

Transaction #1:

1-Blue Corn Tortillas, Garden of Eatin, 9 oz., $2.99
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $0.99

1-Birds Eye Voila, $3.50
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $1.50

2-Claussen Mini Dills, $2.59
+ used $1/2 in ad store coupon (limit 1)
+ used two $0.55/1 manufacturer's coupons, doubled
= $1.04 each

Sunday 5/29/11 No Coupon Inserts...Print Online Instead!

Due to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, 

I don't expect to see any inserts in the 5/29/11 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 (5/27/11)!

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 Exp 6/5
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Barnes & Noble - 30% off select titles Exp 5/30
• Bath & Body Works - Free Travel Size Signature Collection with any purchase Exp 6/1
• Bath & Body Works - Free Signature Collection Body Care Item with $10 purchase Exp 6/9
• Bath & Body Works - Sign up for email newsletter & get Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon 
• Children's Place - 15% off purchase Exo 6/19
• Coldwater Creek - 25% off everything Exp 6/8
• EXPRESS - $15 off $60 Exp 5/31
• Express - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase
• Family Christian - 25% - 33% off purchase Exp 5/30
• Fashion Bug - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Gap Outlet - $20 off $75 Exp 5/31
• 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 5/28
• JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 6/10
• Kirkland's - 20% off single item Exp 6/14
• Kohl's - 15% off purchase Valid 5/27 - 5/30
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Macy's - Extra 10% - 15% off Exp 5/30
• Michael's - 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/28
• New York & Co - $40 off $100 Exp 5/30
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Old Navy - Facebook Exclusive 15% off one item 
• Party City - $10 off $65 Exp 5/31
• Payless - 20% off purchase Exp 6/8
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Sears - $20 off $100 Valid 5/27 - 5/28
• Stride Rite - 20% off $50 Exp 5/31
• 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 May or June Coupon Book (found in-store).
• World Market - $10 off $30 Exp 6/19
• Yankee Candle - Buy 2 Get 1 Free Exp 5/30

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

Marcus Theatres Summer "Kids Rule" Movies!

Marcus will be having their Kids Rule Summer Film Series again this Summer!

More fun with the kids!

June 21st through August 11th

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10am 

$2 admission

Summer 2011 "Kids Rule" movies: 

June 21-23: Rango

June 28-30: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules 

July 5-7: Hop

July 12-14: Hoodwinked 2

July 19-21: Rio

July 26-28: Judy Moody 

August 2-4: Mr. Popper's Penguins

August 9-11: Kung Fu Panda 2

Participating Theaters in the Madison area:

Point Cinema - Madison

7825 Big Sky Drive

Madison, WI 53719

(608) 833-3980

Eastgate Cinema - Madison

5202 High Crossing Boulevard

Madison, WI 53718

(608) 242-2117

Thanks, Madison Consumer! :-)

Copps Deals Week of 5/26/11 - 6/1/11! DOUBLE-Double Saturday!

You can usually 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, 5/28/11, is a DOUBLE-Double Coupon Day.  So, we'll be able to double up to TEN coupons per transaction!  All other regular doubling rules apply.  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 (5/26 - 6/1, 2011) Which deals are your favorites?:

Produce

Sweet Corn from Florida, 8/$2 (or $0.25/ear)

= $0.25/ear

Watermelon, whole, seedless, 15 lb. average, from Florida, $3.99

= $3.99 (or approx. $0.27/lb.)

Meat

Oscar Mayer Meat or Turkey Franks, 16 oz., $1.50 each
+ use $1/2 in-ad retailer coupon (limit 1 of these coupons)
+ use $1/2 manufacturer’s coupon from 5/15 Smart Source insert 
or + use $1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs printable
= FREE after store and doubled coupon

Johnsonville Bratwurst or Italian Sausage (3 lb) $6.88 (Limit 1)
+ use $1/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage printable
= $4.88 after doubled coupon ($1.63/lb)

Louis Kemp Imitation Crab Delights, selected 8 oz varieties, $2.50 each
+ use $1/1 crab delights or lobster delights any size package (I wrote the manufacturer to get this one)
= $0.50 each after doubled coupon.  ~does anyone know if the sale price on this product ever goes lower than $2.50 each?

Grocery

Kellogg’s Cereal, Pop-Tarts or Eggo Syrup $1.88 (Must buy 8; Limit 8, $2.89 thereafter)
+ search "Kellogg's" or "Kellogg's Cereal" in the coupon database at the bottom of the blog to find coupons for your preferred varieties (at the store, double check the shelf price.  "selected varieties" included in sale)
= as low as FREE after doubled coupon

Not my favorite Copps trip...

Copps Trip 5/25/11

I was thinking this would just be a simple little trip.  It didn't quite go as I had planned.  I'm feeling a little crabby about it, to be honest.  It was a busy, congested aisles type of trip.  Long lines at the register, etc.  Certainly not my favorite time to shop.  They were out of the soy milk I was planning to buy & I realized (at the register) that I had the wrong gum coupons.

I usually look at each of my coupons to verify that I have the correct item/size prior to going to the register.  Today, thinking I'd just breeze through the trip, I neglected to double-check....and paid for it (literally) at the register, where I made a last minute switch to the correct product ($1.49 "5" gum instead of $1.00 "Stride" gum). ;-(

Here's what I chose to buy today:

1-Roundy's Milk 1%, 1 gallon, $2.29
= $2.29

1- Fresh Express Garden Salad, $0.88
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled up to reg price of $1.29
= $0.41 moneymaker

4-"5" gum packs, $1.49 each
+ used two $1/2 coupons, doubled
= $0.49 each ~really just wishing I hadn't bought this.  I've never tried this gum, though...maybe it's worth $0.49?  My (almost) teenage daughter thinks it's great, though.  She said this gum is "black" in color.  Should be interesting.

1-Best Life Spread, $2.00
+ used $0.50/1 coupon, doubled
= $1.00

1-Haagen Dazs Coffee Ice Cream, $3.00 ~I'm going to need this. ;-)
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $1.00

~ 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: $6.06 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $11.24 (65% OFF!)

Walgreens Deals Week of 5/22/11 - 5/28/11!

See the great deals at Walgreens this next week (5/22 - 5/28, 2011)!

Visit Wild for Wags to see the LIST! 

 

For more information about shopping and saving at Walgreens, 

see: Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores

Thanks, Wild for Wags!

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 5/22/11 - 5/28/11!

Hy-Vee is having a special 1-DAY sale this week (on Thurday, 5/26/11).  So, I've placed "1-DAY" next to the deals below that only apply on Thursday.

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 (5/22- 5/28, 2011):

Produce

Grimmway Farms Baby Carrots, 32 oz., $1.99
= $1.99 (or $1.00/lb.)

Monterey Portabella Mushrooms, $1.48/lb.
= $1.48/lb. ~probably a pretty good price for the portabella variety

General Grocery

Coke Products 2 Liter Bottle, select varieties, $0.69 (limit 3) 1-DAY

= $0.69 

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail with a hint of lime, 32 fl. oz., $0.99 1-DAY

= $0.99

Hunt's Tomato Ketchup, 24 oz., $0.49 (limit 1) 1-DAY

= $0.49 ~fantastic price! 

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce, select varieties, 18 oz., $1.28

+ use $1/1 KC Masterpiece Product, exp. 7-17-11 (SS 05/15/11)

= $0.28!

Sunday 5/22/11 Coupon Insert SNEAK PEEK!-Update!

It's looking like there will be three coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper.  

One "Smartsource"One "Redplum" and One "Unilever"
UPDATE:  My WI State Journal had two inserts this week.  One Smartsource and one Redplum/Unilever combination insert

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! :-)

ALDI Trip 5/20/11...$22.56!

ALDI Trip 5/20/11...$22.56!

After a quick stop at Hy-Vee yesterday, I also made a stop at nearby ALDI.  It was nearly supper time and the supreme pizza was definitely calling my name.  If you haven't tried ALDI's Mama Cozzi's take & bake pizzas, I do recommend trying them.  The pizza above was just $6.99...and was delicious! 

Here's what I chose to buy at ALDI this week:

3-Skim milk, 1 gallon, $1.99 each
1-Supreme Deli Pizza, 16 inch, $6.99
3-Hamburger buns, $0.79 each
2-Split top wheat bread, $0.99 each
1-Garden salad, $0.99
2-Flour Tortillas, 10 ct., $0.99 each
1-Baby carrots, $0.99
1-Fit & Active Caramel Rice Cakes, $1.29

Total Spent: $22.56 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Hy-Vee Trip 5/20/11...$8.85!

Hy-Vee Trip 5/20/11 $8.85!

I made quick stops at Hy-Vee and ALDI yesterday. The 12 pack of coke was only $0.99 during their NOWWOW event from 4-8pm last night.  Usually, when I get the NOWWOW deal text messages, I don't plan to be near Hy-Vee during the limited hours the sale is available.  Spending extra money on gas to get a great (but limited) deal just doesn't make much sense.  However, yesterday, I lucked out!  I was going to be driving right by! Yay!

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

1-Diet Caffeine Free Coke, 12 pack, $0.99
+ showed cashier NOWWOW LU# to get sale price! 
= $0.99

4-Butter Kernel Green Beans, $0.39 each 
= $0.39 each

2-Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Pasta, can, $1.00 each
+ used B1G1FREE Chef Boyardee Whole Grain Canned Pasta coupon (exp. 7/1/11) ~I don't know where I got this one
= $0.50 each

4-Palermo's Classics Pizzas, $1.80 each
+ used two $1/2 coupons
= $1.30 each

Total Spent: $8.85 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Copps Trip 5/21/11 $14.33...76% OFF! DOUBLE-Double Day!

Copps Trip 5/21/11 $14.33...76% OFF!

I figured I'd get today's Copps trip posted first (even though I shopped at Hy-Vee & ALDI yesterday, too)...since the cashier told me it's DOUBLE-Double day today!  What a surprise! :-)  Did anyone else know about that?  If it was advertised anywhere, I somehow missed it!  I did my trip in two transactions.  See below:

For these deals and more available at Copps this week, see my earlier post:  Copps Deals Week of 5/19/11 - 5/25/11!

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

Here's what I chose to buy today:

Transaction #1:

6-Rold Gold Pretzels, $2.00 each

+ used three $2/2 coupons from Moments to Save Insert

= $1.00 each

2-POM Wonderful Juice, $2.49 each

+ used two $1/1 coupons, doubled

= $0.49 each

2-Heluva Good Dips, $1.00 each

+ used two $0.75/1 coupons, doubled

= better than FREE!

~ 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: $6.06

Total Saved: $20.92 (78% OFF!)

Transaction #2:

2-Kashi TLC Bars, $3.00 each

+ used two $1/1 coupons, doubled

= $1.00 each

1-Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Wipes, $2.99

+ used coupon I received in the mail to get these FREE

= FREE!

1-Skippy Natural Peanut butter, $0.98

+ used in ad coupon to get sale price

= $0.98

1-Haagen-Dazs Coffee Ice Cream, $3.00

+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled

= $1.00

1-Roundy's 1% milk, 1 gallon, $2.29

= $2.29

1-Best Life Spread Margarine, $2.00

+ used $0.50/1 coupon, doubled

= $1.00

1-8th Continent Light Soy Milk, $1.74 (shelf price stated $3.19...so I guess this was actually on sale!)

+ used $2/1 coupon

= better than FREE!

~ 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: $8.27

Total Saved: $23.33 (74% OFF!)

Grand Totals this Trip:

Total Spent: $14.33 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $44.25 (76% OFF!)

Wow!: Copps DOUBLE Double Day...TODAY!

I just came from Copps, where the cashier told me it was DOUBLE-double day today, 5/21/2011!  

This means you can double up to 10 coupons per transaction (All other doubling rules apply.  See details here & check in with your store's customer service desk to verify.)  I'm guessing this applies to all Copps stores today, but can't be sure.  So, check in with your store!

Not knowing about the double-double day, I had prepared two transactions (using 5 doubling coupons in each).  However, I accidently placed one product in the wrong transaction.  Luckily, the cashier noticed this.  So, I ended up checking out with four doubling coupons in one transaction and six in the other.  They all doubled!  

Maybe I would have purchased more if I had known ahead of time!  Not sure I'll make another trip back again today, though...we'll see.

Stay tuned!  I'll be posting my actual Copps trip from today & two trips from yesterday (Hy-Vee & ALDI) soon!

Madison Area Mall Coupons (5/20/11)!

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!

• Aerie - 15% off purchase Exp 5/26
• American Eagle - 15% off purchase Exp 5/26
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Barnes & Noble - 30% off select titles Exp 5/23
• Bath & Body Works - Free Travel Size Signature Collection with any purchase Exp 6/1
• Bath & Body Works - Sign up for email newsletter & get Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item 
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off couponCarter's - $10 off $50 Exp 5/25
• Catherine's - $10 off $50 Exp 5/20
• Children's Place - 15% off purchase Exo 6/19
• Coldwater Creek - 30% off purchase Exp 5/25
• EXPRESS - $15 off $30 or $30 off $75 Exp 5/23
• Express - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Family Christian - 25% - 33% off purchase Exp 5/30
• Fashion Bug - Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase 
• Gap Outlet - 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
• Gap Outlet - $20 off $75 Exp 5/31
• Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12
• Hobby Lobby - 25% off regular priced item Exp 5/21
• JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 5/21
• JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 6/10
• Justice - 40% off purchase Exp 5/23
• Kirkland's - 20% off single item Exp 6/14
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Lane Bryant - $25 off $75 Exp 5/24
• Michael's - 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/21
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Old Navy - Facebook Exclusive 15% off one item 
• Party City - $10 off $65 Exp 5/31
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Sears - Facebook Exclusive $10 off $40 Valid 5/20 - 5/21
• Stride Rite - 20% off $50 Exp 5/31
• 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 May Coupon Book (found in-store).
• World Market - $10 off $30 Exp 5/30

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

Copps Deals Week of 5/19/11 - 5/25/11!

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 (5/19 - 5/25, 2011) Which deals are your favorites?:

Produce

Fresh Express Garden Salad $0.88 (Limit 1)
+ use in ad coupon to get sale price
= $0.88 after coupon

Whole White Mushrooms, 8 oz., $1.00 each
= $1.00 each

Zucchini, $0.99/lb.
= $0.99/lb.

Deli

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges, selected 6 oz. varieties, $2.49 each

+ use cut back coupon book coupon to get sale price

+ use $1/2 Laughing Cow or Mini Babybel Cheese, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 04/03/11)

= $1.49 each after doubled coupon ~I think this is probably a decent price for this brand.

Meat

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

Farmland Sliced Bacon, selected 16 oz varieties, $3.99
+ use $1/1 Farmland Hickory Smoked Bacon, exp. 5-21-11 (SS 04/17/11)
= $1.99 after doubled coupon

Grocery

Skippy Peanut Butter $0.98 (Limit 1)
+ use in ad coupon to get sale price
= $0.98 after coupon

French’s Classic Yellow Mustard $1.50
+ use $0.30/1 from 4/10 or 5/15 Smart Source inserts
or + use $0.50/1 coupon (I don't remember where I got this one!)
= $0.50- $0.90 after doubled coupon

Copps Trip 5/18/11 $17.49...71% OFF + $3.75 Coke Coupon!

Copps Trip $17.49...71% OFF!

So, this is not the most amazing Copps trip I've ever made.  However, my week has been a little busier than usual & I was glad to be able to stop in this evening to snag a few decent deals. 

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

I did this trip in three transactions.  Here's what I chose to buy today:

Transaction #1:

4-Chex mix, $2.00 each
~buy three, receive $3.75 off Coca-Cola Product coupon for future use
+ used two $1/2 coupons, doubled
= $1.00 each + received $3.75 off Coke coupon

4-Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges, $2.49 each
+ used two $1/2 coupons, doubled
= $1.49 each

1-Ballpark Light Franks, $2.00
+ used one $0.55/1 coupon, doubled
= $0.90

2-Got2B Styling Products, $3.00 each
+ used two $2/1 coupons
= $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: $14.07 (including tax)

Total Saved: $24.90 (64% OFF!) + received $3.75 off Coke coupon for future visit!

Transaction #2:

2-Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste, $2.49 each
+ used two $0.75/1 coupons, doubled
= $0.99 each

2-Colgate Extreme Clean Toothbrushes, $0.79 each
+ used two $0.75/1 coupons, doubled
= $0.71 moneymaker 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: $0.76 (including tax)

Total Saved: $7.60 (91% OFF!)

Transaction #3:

3-Ballpark Light Franks, $2.00 each
+ used three $0.55/1 coupons, doubled
= $0.90 each

2-Luna Bars, $0.98 each
+ used cut back coupon book coupon to get sale price
+ used two $0.50/1 coupons, doubled
= Better than FREE!

~ 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: $2.66

Total Saved: $9.59 (78% OFF!)

Grand Totals this Trip:

Total Spent: $17.49 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $42.09 (71% OFF + received $3.75 coke coupon for future visit!)

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 5/15/11 - 5/21/11!

Hy-Vee doesn't seem to be having any special 1, 2 or 3 day sales this week.  So, the deals below should be available all 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 (5/15- 5/21, 2011):

Produce

Fresh Green Onions, $0.50/bunch
= $0.50/bunch

Dole All Natural Premium Classic Salad, select varieties, 9 to 12 oz., $0.99
= $0.99

Stemilt Fuji Apples, $0.99/lb.
= $0.99/lb.

Green Giant Russet Potatoes, 5 lb., $1.88
= $1.88 (or $0.38/lb.)

Exotic Mangoes, $0.50 each
= $0.50 each!

General Grocery

Butter Kernel Vegetables, select 14.5 or 15 oz. , $0.39 (limit 4)
= $0.39 each!

Vlasic Pickles, select varieties, 16 to 32 oz., $1.98
+ use $0.55/1 Vlasic Product printable
or + use $1/1 Select Vlasic Items, , 30 oz., exp. 6-30-11 (ALL YOU Mar '11)
= $0.98-$1.43 each ~not sure how low these can go...but, I think I might try to use these coupons at Copps during a double day, instead.

Sentry Deals 5/12/11 - 5/18/11!

Some of the Sentry Grocery stores in our area allow doubling of coupons on certain days of the week.  The doubling policies vary quite a bit from store to store. So, it's always best to check for details at your store's customer service desk.  For those of you who do have a Sentry store nearby that doubles coupons, check out the great list of Sentry deals for 5/12 - 5/18, 2011 posted by Building Shangri-la!

Thanks, Building Shangri-la!

Quick Stop at Kwik Trip 5/14/11...$1.22!

Kwik Trip 5/14/11...$1.22!

After my stop at Copps today, I made a quick run into Kwik Trip.  I used several "FREE" product coupons from the Spring into Savings Flyer which I received the last time I stopped in.

Here's what I chose to buy at Kwik Trip today:

2- Bananas, bunch, a little over 4 lbs @ $0.38/lb.
+ used coupon for 1 lb. FREE produce (subtracted $0.38)
= $1.22

1-Old Fashioned Doughnut, $0.59
+ used coupon for FREE Old Fashioned Doughnut
= FREE! ~Yum!

1-Kwikery White Bread, loaf, $0.79
+ used coupon for FREE White Bread
= FREE!

Total Spent:  $1.22 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Copps Trip 5/14/11 $7.08...75% OFF!

Copps Trip 5/14/11 $7.08...75% OFF!

I stopped off at Copps & Kwik Trip today.  Unfortunately, I didn't get to Copps as early as I like to.  It was very busy once I got there & I was feeling a little discombobulated, too.  I forgot to bring one of the cut back coupon book coupons (for the Colgate) & with the busy-ness, I wasn't in the mood to go get another book from customer service.  I also forgot to get a rain check for the Ball Park Franks (which were already sold out).  Maybe I'll get a chance to get both of those deals on Wednesday of this next week, though.  We'll see.

For these deals and more available at Copps this week, see my earlier post:  Copps Deals Week of 5/12/11 - 5/18/11!

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

I did this trip in one little transaction:

4-Red Gold Tomatoes, $0.75 each
+ used $1/4 coupon, doubled
= $0.25 each!

1-Roundy's Eggs, 1 dozen, $0.88 (limit 1)
= $0.88

1-Morning Star Farms Chicken Patties, 4 ct., $3.01 (at 30% off)
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $1.01

2-Ken's Dressing, $2.00 each
+ used two $1/1 coupons, doubled
= FREE!

1-Skippy Natural Peanut Butter, 15 oz., $0.98
+ used cut back coupon book coupon to get sale price
= $0.98

1-Gain Laundry Detergent, $4.99
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $2.99

~ 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: $7.08 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $21.05 (75% OFF!)

Walgreens Deals Week of 5/14/11 - 5/21/11!

So many great deals at Walgreens this next week (5/15 - 5/21, 2011)!

Visit Wild for Wags to see the LIST! 

 

For more information about shopping and saving at Walgreens, 

see: Store Tips & Policies: Drugstores

Thanks, Wild for Wags!

 

ALDI Trip 5/13/11...$13.41!

ALDI Trip 5/13/11...$13.41

Later today, I made a quick stop at ALDI.  I was hoping to find some better produce deals (we could use some more fruit!).  They do have Whole White Mushrooms for $0.49 this week (great price!)...but I already have lots in the freezer.  Yes, the Clancy's Ranch Tortilla chips (ALDI's version of Doritos) were calling my name (I really shouldn't stop by the grocery store right before supper!)...

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:

1-Flour Tortillas, $0.99
1-Braeburn Apples, 3 lbs., $2.89 (or $0.96/lb.)
4-Split Top Wheat Bread, $0.99 each
1-Clancy's Ranch Tortilla Chips, $1.19
2-Skim milk, 1 gallon, $2.19

Total Spent: $13.41 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Hy-Vee Trip 5/15/11...$4.94! Whoops! ;-)

Yep...I was in a hurry!  I must have taken this picture with my phone upside down!

I made a quick stop at Hy-Vee as I drove by this morning.  My kids go through peanut butter like lightning!  So, I just had to grab this great deal!  I figure the upside down picture adds a little visual interest...so I'm leaving it.  A little quirky, I know! Oh, well...  

If you would like to see these deals and more available yet this week, see: Hy-Vee Deals Week of 5/8/11 - 5/14/11!  For more information about shopping & saving at Hy-Vee, see: Store Tips & Policies:  Grocery Stores

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

2-Peter Pan Peanut Butter, "Buy 2, get 1 FREE" 3 pack, $2.97

+ used two $0.50/1 coupons

= $2.47 (or $0.83 each jar)

Total Spent: $4.94 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Did you make it to Hy-Vee's Friday the 13th Sale today?  What did you buy?

Sunday 5/15/11 Coupon Insert SNEAK PEEK!

It's looking like there will be one "Smartsource" and one "Redplum" coupon insert this Sunday.

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 (5/13/11)!

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!

• Aerie - 20% off purchase Exp 5/15
• Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 
• Barnes & Noble - 30% off select titles Exp 5/16
• Bath & Body Works - Sign up for email newsletter & get Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item 
• Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon 
• Borders - 40% off single item Exp 5/16
• Carter's - $10 off $50 Exp 5/25
• Children's Place - 15% off purchase Exo 6/19
• Coldwater Creek - $20 off any pants Exp 5/15
• Dressbarn - 10% off purchase Exp 5/15
• Family Christian - 25% - 33% off purchase Exp 5/30
• 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 - 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/14
• JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 5/14
• Justice - 40% off purchase Exp 5/23
• Kirkland's - 20% off single item Exp 5/14
• Kirkland's - $5 off $25 Exp 5/14
• Kohl's - $5 off any purchase
• Michael's - 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/14
• New York & Co - $40 off $100 Exp 5/15
• New York & Co -  Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Old Navy - Facebook Exclusive 15% off one item 
• Old Navy - 50% off regular price item Exp 5/15
• Party City - $10 off $65 Exp 5/31
• Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
• Sears - Facebook Exclusive $10 off $75 Exp 5/14
• Stride Rite - 20% off $50 Exp 5/31
• 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 May Coupon Book (found in-store).
• World Market - $10 off $30 Exp 5/15
• Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 Exp 5/19

Thanks, Your Retail Helper!

Copps Trip 5/11/11...$13.52! Just 30% OFF...

Copps 5/11/11...beer, milk, & ice cream...

What else do you really need? ;-)

Here's my quick trip to Copps today.  See my Walgreens Trip from today HERE, too!  I got home just before a big thunder & hail storm hit our area.  I decided it was time for us to get some beer again (we've been out for a while)...& justified it a little by buying the "canned" variety this time (which was on sale for a few dollars less than the bottled).

Here's what I chose to buy today:

1-Roundy's 1% milk, $1.98
+ used in ad coupon to get sale price
= $1.98

1-Blue Bunny Ice Cream Bars, $3.00
+ used $1/1 coupon, doubled
= $1.00

1-Leinenkugel's 12 pack (cans), $9.99
= $9.99

~ 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:  $13.52 to subtract from my $200/mo. grocery budget

Total Saved: $5.82 (just 30% OFF, but I'm o.k. with it...it's nice to have some beer again.)