Where is the "Cents"ible Sawyer?

If you have been wondering, like I have, where the Centsible Sawyer has been here is your answer. her blog has been locked up by Google because it thought it was a spam blog. So if you have been missing Denise's great bargain finds and deal alerts as much as I have please have some patience. She will be back posting on regular schedule as soon as she gets her problem resolved. She hopes this will be sooner rather than later.

Saving on groceries Without Clipping Coupons

I found this article at money saving mom

Lower your grocery bill without clipping coupons

I've received numerous emails from people recently asking how you can lower your grocery bill if you don't live nearby stores which have good coupon deals or if you don't have time to clip coupons. While I'm a big proponent of coupons, I understand that they don't work for everyone in every season of life in every area of the country. Here would be a few of my top recommendations for ways to lower your grocery bill without clipping coupons:

1) Plan a menu and stick to it. Seriously. If this is the only thing you ever do, you'll greatly reduce your grocery budget.

2) Shop once per week or less. The less you shop invariably means the less you spend. I recommend you have a grocery budget, plan your menu and list with your grocery budget in mind, use a calculator to tally up your running total as you shop, and only bring the allotted amount of grocery money with you in cash.

3) Stick with simple, inexpensive meals. I'm a big believer in simplicity. There's an occasional time and place for the elaborate, six-course dinners, but for the everyday, keep it simple. We like to have a main dish, homemade bread of some sort, and then fruit or veggies of some sort to round things out. I plan our main dishes around what we already have on hand and what meats and other mainstay ingredients are on sale.

4) If you live nearby a store which does run sales, plan your menu based upon the store sales. The simple step of taking a few extra minutes each week to browse the store fliers and create your menu based upon what is on sale there will greatly enhance your savings. If you have more than one store which runs weekly sales, check both fliers and decide which store to do your shopping at based upon which store has the best sales.

5) Shop at Aldi. I know every area doesn't have Aldi stores, but if you do, you should be shopping there. I don't recommend buying everything at Aldi, but there are many things there which are very comparable to name brands at the store, but which are routinely quite a bit less. Our Aldi standbys include: fruit (especially bananas, apples, oranges, grapefruit, and frozen fruit), tortillas, some veggies, frozen veggies, and staple ingredients. You have to be a bit flexible since Aldi doesn't always have everything in stock and the produce is sometimes hit and miss, but we've saved hundreds of dollars each year by buying 25% or so of our groceries at Aldi.

8) Cook from scratch, as much as possible. It's a no-brainer, but cooking from scratch with simple, inexpensive ingredients is likely one of the greatest ways to save money on your grocery budget while also eating more healthfully. We enjoy some processed foods as a treat, but I attempt to have the bulk of our diet made up of fresh fruits and veggies and homemade items. With some planning ahead and cooking in bulk and freezing, you can eliminate the need for many processed foods without spending a great deal of time and thought.

One of my best tips to help one be more efficient when it comes to cooking from scratch is just to look for ways you can make extra. If you're making waffles, make a double batch or triple batch and freeze the leftovers for breakfast later in the week. If you're making cookies, double the recipe, bake what you'll eat right away, and freeze the rest of the cookie dough in balls and then pull out how many you'll need and bake them later.

Another thing which has worked well for me is to try and bake for a few hours one day per week or to take 20 minutes everyday and bake up a triple batch of something and freeze most of it. This guarantees I almost always have a few different things on hand for quick breakfasts or snacks or bread to go along with dinner.

What are your best recommendations for saving money on groceries without clipping coupons?

Cheap School Supplies

I know some of you are wondering how you are going to afford to send your kids to school with their school supplies. I know I am wondering where the money is going to come from.
So I found a list from Keeping the Kingdom First. She has a list of the cheap things that you can get at Staples right now. Some are for pennies.

Well, I am not quite sure why, but Staples is really generous lately with the bargains. Maybe they do this every year and I have been oblivious. But I am not complaining!

Once again, they will have some super cheap goodies next week, beginning Sunday, July 27. These are available in-store only, while supplies last, so don't dilly dally!

Slider Pencil case, assorted- $0.01, Limit 2

Staples 2-pocket plastic report cover- $0.20, Limit 10

Staples mini stapler- $0.25, Limit 3

Pentel Energel Pens, 4 pk- FREE after easy rebate, Limit 1

Staples electric pencil sharpener- FREE after easy rebate, Limit 1

Other Deals of Note:

BIC Brite Liner highlighters, 5/pk- $0.99

BIC Atlantis Ball Point Pens, 4/pk- $0.99

Teachers qualify for higher limits on items. Also, mark your calendar for upcoming Teacher Appreciation Day at Staples.

If you are unable to make it to Staples, bring the ad from the Sunday paper to Wal-Mart for possible price matches.

KROGER DEALS!

I know that some of you live near a Kroger so I thought I would try and help you with grocery saving. I got these from Money Saving mom

Kroger: 10-Item Mega Event--lots of great deals!

Kroger is having a 10-Item Mega Event at many stores around the country right now. They have a number of items on sale for $3, $2.50, $2, and $1.50. For each combination of 10 participating items you buy, you'll get an instant $5 off your purchase (with a limit of 3 discounts per transaction).

Melissa posted the sale flier for her area here. And Marcy shares a large list of deals with coupon match-ups here.

You'll definitely want to especially take a look at the items which are $1.50. If your Kroger doubles coupons and you have $0.50/1 coupons on any of these items, you'll get them free if you buy 10 and get the additional $5 discount. Free items include: Betty Crocker Cookie mixes, Cattleman's BBQ sauce, Frank's Red Hot sauce, and Daisy sour cream.

Click here to see the list of all the deals to be had and be sure to check your store's flier to see if they are participating in this great deal!

More Free Stuff!

Today in the mail I got 3 samples. I just love these things. I got a new scent of Old Spice that Dh will love. Although Michael has already claimed it for himself. I got a free sample of Purex fabric softener, and a free sample of Curel.
Getting free stuff has made checking my mail much more fun!


Thanks to Money Saving Mom for this free sample

Free sample of Glad ForceFlex trash bags and more!

Get a free sample of Glad ForceFlex trash bags here. (You do not have to be a Sam's Club member to sign up. Just leave the member number space blank if you don't have a member number.)

Thanks to Freebies 4 Mom For this free DVD



Get a free Planet Heroes DVD "The Ace that Jumped over the Moon" from Mattel. This is absolutely free, there is no shipping or other charges, so don't be afraid to do this! This is the third Planet Heroes DVD offer that Mattel has offered for free - I got the first two in the mail and know that many of you did too (no longer available). This is a 16 minute DVD intended for children 3 and older and you should receive it in 12 to 14 weeks. Well, I received mine in only about 4 weeks previously - so don't expect to have to wait that long for it! Thanks goes to Corissa for letting me know the 3rd DVD is now available to request.

Thanks to Sisterly Savings


Free Schick Titanium Razor:
Vote for which design Ryann should sport @ the XGAMES and it will ask if you want free sample & sweepstakes entry or just sweepstakes entry after entering info.

Sign up here to receive your FREE sample pack complete with a Kotex Ultra Thin Pad with Wings, Kotex® Lightdays Pantiliner (individually wrapped), and two Kotex® Security® Tampons.

Free Tide TotalCare Detergent Sample

Free Sample of Cuisinart Coffee

Free Sample of Steri-X

Free Neutrel Nutritional Heartburn Bar

Free Vaccines Are Safe? Bumper Sticker

Free Beck’s Wrench Bottle Opener

Free Love Your Heart Cookbook

Free Benefiber Stick Packs

Free Sample Aearo E-A-R Plugs

Free Home Made Simple Coupon Booklet

Free Sample of Dove Hair Care

Free Markel Markers and Catalog

Free Box of Zoe’s Chrunky Granola

Free Ragu Recipe Booklet

Pond’s Clean Sweep towelette samples

Free Greenies Pill Pockets Treats Sample

Free Playtex Sports Sample

Free Fiber One Samples

Free Sample of Deep Roots Soap

Free Stevia Sweetener Sample

Free Sample of Osmoflex Pain Relief

Free Jiffy Recipe book

(Thanks, freegrabber! and MoneySavingMom!)

Our Visit With the Sweats

We had to go pick up my step children in Michigan. While we were in town we thought we would go and visit Tonya, Knoah, and family.


Tonya made some great food. Grilled bar-b-que chicken, hamburgers ,hot dogs, and some great summer salads. We just sat around and hung out. After driving all we wanted to do was chill out and relax. That was exactly what we did.
We shared our birth stories, what was new with our famlies, and swaped some great parenting advice.
Tonya was excited about next years LPA national. They have already started saving. She shared the article that was going to be in the newspaper the next day. All of this was going on while the kids got a chance to play with each other. Unforunatly we were not able to capture Andrea and Knoah together playing. They both are very busy kids and I think Knoah was a little tired. He wanted his bed and a bubba. Poor guy.
Andrea did manage to steal my camera. I think she has a great career in photography. Her pics turned out better than mine.




Andrea and Knoah thought that they would take each others picture. Andrea took this picture.












Heaven, my step-daughter playing with Knoah













Andrea playing. You can kinda see Knoah in the background. This is the only shot where you can see both of them together.




We were very excited to visit. On our way back we will definetly stop back through to visit again.

See you next time!

Only 53 more to go.

When I first started this blog I didn't think anyone would be reading it. When I would check the comment box I would get extremely frustrated. Was anyone reading this?
That was when I decided to add the counter on the page. Then I would know for sure that I wasn't wasting my time posting when no one was reading it.
Well now we are close to having 500 hits. Only 53 more to go!
It would be nice if you all would comment more. It is great hearing from all of you.

Guess Where We Are Going!

Can you guess where we will be going? Can ya guess? Well can ya?




Ok enough of the suspense.

We will be traveling to Michigan to pick up my step-children on Saturday. On our visit there we will be stopping in to see some great friends of ours.Tonya, Knoah, and family. We are so excited about getting to visit with them!
My DH and Tonya's husband go back. When we get back from our trip I will fill you in on how we all know each other. But, in the mean time I will be getting ready for our big trip! I am so excited I am bursting at the seams. In the mean time you can check out
Tonya's blog

Thanks to Denise over at The "Cent"sible Sawyer for updating the Wal-Mart list.


Wal-Mart Deals 7/13 UPDATED

Here's the deal-io at Wal-mart.... just remember it may vary a little from store to store. The prices aren't the same nationwide! And of course... if you see a mistake, or know of another great deal LET ME KNOW!! :) I'll even give you credit! :)

:: GROCERY

*NEW* 16 oz. Planter's Cocktail Peanuts is regular priced $2.69
$3 off any Planter's product 9 oz. or larger when you buy three Kraft products.
TIP: Purchase 3 Kool-Aid packets (Kraft product. Says so on the back of the packets) for 18 cents a piece for the best deal.
Printable $3 off coupon
Final Price: $0.54 for a 16 oz. canister of Planter's Cocktail Peanuts and 3 packets of Kool-Aid

*NEW* Honey Bunches of Oats (Just Clusters) $1.98 - $2. 64
$2 Printable coupon HERE
Final Price: Free - $0.64

Blue Bunny Ice Cream regularly priced $2.50
$1 off Blue Bunny Ice Cream from this week's insert (6/29) exp. 10/31
Final Price: $1.50

Dannon 8ct.Yogurt $1.98 (Maybe 4 count?)
$1 off Dannon SS 6/23 exp. 9/30
Final Price: $0.98

Coffee-Mate $1.98
$1 off Coffee-Mate Printable
Final Price: $0.98

Ortega Green Chiles 4 oz can regularly priced .68 cents each
$1 off of any 2 Ortega ProductsAll You Magazine May Issue page 116
$1 off of 2 green chiles SS sxp 8/31
Final Price: $0.36 for 2

Blue Bunny Popsicles (Bomb-Pops)12 ct are $1.50
(The red, white, and blue ones)
Use the PRINTABLE $1/1 coupon HERE exp. 7/31
Final Price: $0.50
Thanks to Heidi!

Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce on sale for $1.50 (everyday price $1.78)
Use $1/1 coupons from recent insert
OR PRINTABLE $1/1 coupons HERE
Final Price: $0.50 - $0.78
Thanks to Kristin and Money Saving Mom!

32 oz Powerades for $0.60 (Metro Atlanta)
let us know if you have 'em at this price at your store too!
Use $0.75 coupon from recent insert
Final Price: FREE + overage!!
Thanks to Deana and Money Saving Mom!

Frigo String Cheese Singles 1oz regular price $0.25
Use .55/1 coupon from 5/11 RP (it works)
Final Price: FREE + $0.30 overage

Tyson Pork Loin
Printable $3/1 HERE
Final Price: UNKNOWN - let me know if you find out! :)

V8 Fusion is $2.98 (at my store)
Printable $2/1 HERE
Final Price is $0.98
(I bought the mango kind - there are SEVERAL flavors -YUM!)

Tava 4 packs regular priced $1.98
Printable coupon $1.50/1 HERE
Final Price: $0.48

Malt-O-Meal Cereal box or small bag is regular priced $1.00
Printable $1/1 Coupon HERE
Final Price: FREE!

Yo Plus Yogurt regular price $2.00
There are always coupons for this $1 off
Or, Print one HERE or HERE $1/1
Printable on my green coupon bar (left side bar!)
Final Price: $1.00

Fiber One Yogurt 6 packs-These are around $2.50
PRINTABLE here for $1.25 off coupon
$1.00 off 5/11 SS
Printable in my green coupon bar (on the left side bar!)
Final Price $1.25

Cascadian Farms Organic Purely Steam packages are $1.22.
Use this PRINTABLE coupon for $1/1 HERE and HERE
Final Price: $0.22

Muir Glen Tomatoes are $1.16 a can
Use the PRINTABLE Coupon HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for $1/1
Also there is a printable on my green coupon bar (left side bar!)
Final Price: $0.16

Cheerio Mix is $1.50
Printable $1/1 coupon HERE
Final Price $0.50

Live Active Cereal is regular priced $3.12
$3 off Live Active exp 6/14 PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: $0.12

Vlassic Pickle Relish regular price $1.12
$1 off Vlassic PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: $0.12

Vlassic Pickle "Ovals" $1.38
$1 off Vlassic printable coupon
Final Price: $0.38

Vlassic Pickle Kosher Dill Spears $1.72
$1 off Vlassic printable coupon
Final Price: $0.72

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix regular price .72
$0.55/1 coupon HERE
Final Price: $0.17

Farmland Sausage Rolls regular price $1.38
$1 off Farmland Sausage SS 5/4 exp. 8/31
Final Price: $0.38

Farmland Ham regular price $2.88
$2 off Farmland Ham SS 5/4 exp. 8/31
Final Price: $0.88

Farmland Bacon regular price $2.50
$2 off Farmland Bacon SS 5/4 exp. 8/31
Final Price: $0.50

Honey Bunches of Oat (chocolate Clusters) $2.32
Use with this PRINTABLE coupon for $2 off (RESET - WooHoo!) HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE
Final Price: $0.32

Kashi Cereal is 2/$4
Sign up (if you haven't already) HERE and PRINT 2 $2/1 coupons
Final Price: FREE!!

Ken's Salad Dressing (small bottles) are $1.14.
Use the $1/1 coupons from the 05/11 newspaper insert.
Final price is $0.14

New York Croutons are $0.98/bag.
Use the $0.55/1 coupon from a recent insert.
Final price is .45/bag after coupons.

Kashi crackers are $2.50/box
Use this $2/1 coupon
Final Price: $0.50/box

Juicy Juice is $1.50
Use with the $1/1 PRINTABLE coupon HERE
Final Price: $0.50
Thanks to Megan!

Daisy Sour Cream $1.52
$0.50 off 6/1 RP
Final price $1.02

Kelloggs or Sunshine Crackers $2.00
$1.00 off 6/1 RP
Final price $1.00


:: PET FOOD

*NEW* Tidy Cats litter is $1.77
$1.00 off coupon from recent insert (6/29/08)
Final Price: $0.77

Purina Cat Food - Select Varities regular price $3.97
$4 off any bag of Purina PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: FREE + $0.03 overage!

Purina Puppy Chow 4lb bag regular price $4.12
$4 off any bag of Purina PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: $0.12


:: BEAUTY/PERSONAL CARE

*NEW* Gillette 2 in 1 body wash in trial size for $0.79
Use with $1.00 off coupon, (from 7/6 insert?)
Final Price: FREE + overage!!
*These may not be by the other trial size products, but on an end cap.
Thanks to Lisa Andrews!

*NEW* Head and Shoulders shampoos for $0.97 a piece (buy 2)
Use the $3.00 off any two H&S coupon (from the 7/6 insert?)
Final Price: Free + Overage!!
Thanks to Lisa Andrews!

*NEW* Pert Plus shampoo is $2.72
$3.00 off from recent insert
Final Price: FREE!

*NEW* Dove Energy Glow Beauty Lotion (trial size) priced at $1.97.
All You (August edition), there is a $2/1 coupon
Final Price: FREE!
Thanks to Melissa and Money Saving Mom

Gillette 2-in-1 body wash (travel size) for $0.79
Use the $1/1 from the insert the other week
Final Price: FREE + overage!

Travel sized tubes of Gold Bond lotion $0.99
PRINTABLE coupon $1/1 HERE
Final Price: FREE!

Calgon lotion and body spray - purse size $2.08
Calgon bath beads - full size $2.84
$2 any Calgon Beauty in Bloom (KMART) book
Final Prices: $0.08 and $0.84

Healing Garden lotion and body spray - purse size $2.14
$2 any Healing Garden Beauty in Bloom (KMART) book
Final Price: $0.14

Travel-sized (16-ct.) Kotex are priced at $1.00.
Use the $1/1 coupon HERE or from the May issue of All You magazine.
Final Price: Free after coupon!

o.b. Tampon (trial size) is $0.97
Use $1/1 coupons (04/13 SmartSource and elsewhere)
Free after coupons!

Trial Size KY Jelly
Use the $3 coupon from Newspaper insert
Final Price: FREE!

John Freida Frizz-Ease Mouse (Trial size) $0.97
$1/1 any Frizz-Ease product May All You
Final Price: FREE!

Band Aid Bandages 60 ct $1.77
$1.00 off 5/18 RP
Final Price $0.77

Colgate Kids Toothbrush $0.96
$0.50 off 4/27 SS
Final Price $0.46

Suave Haircare $0.84
$1.00 off 2 4/20 RP
Final Price $0.34

Oral B. Dental "Essentials" Floss is $0.97
$1 off oral B dental floss from 6/1
Final Price: FREE + overage!!
Thanks to Frugal Pastor's Wife!!

Old Spice Body Wash (trial size) - $0.94
$1/1 coupon from 06/01 P&G insert
Free after coupon
Thanks, Bethany & Money Saving Mom!

:: BABY

Huggies Clean Team Wipes regular price $1.64 for the 40ct. softpack.
$3 off of 2 Huggies Cleanteam products from the Huggies Mailer (makes them .14 cents each) $1 off 1 Huggies Cleanteam 5/18 SS (makes them .64 cents each)
Final Price: $0.14 or $0.64

Johnson's Buddies Soap or Johnson's trial size shampoo or lotion
Use with $1/1 coupon from newspaper insert Use with $1/1 PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: FREE + $0.06 overage!


:: MEDICINE

Zantac 8ct regularly priced at $3.98
$5.00 on Zantac PRINTABLE (Page 3) HERE
Final Price: Free + Overage!


:: OFFICE SUPPLY

Post-It Page Markers $0.97 cents regular price
Post-it $3 off of 2 PRINTABLE HERE
Final Price: FREE + $1.06 overage!

HP Printer Paper regular price $3.97
$3 off HP Paper PRINTABLE exp 12/31 HERE
Final Price: $0.97

:: HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING

Solo 15ct plastic divided plates (red and blue)$2.23
Use Solo Heavy Duty Paper Product$2 (5/18 SS)
Final Price: $0.23

*NEW* Hefty One Zip Quart Size Travel Bags 7 to a pack (found with the trial sizes)
Use the $1 off any hefty one zip coupons from newspaper insert (expires 7/31 I think)
BONUS: on the back of the trial is another $1 off coupon to use on hefty bags but it excludes the trail pack (expires in Dec)
Final Price: FREE!!
Thanks to Melanie!

Zout (price unknown)
$1/1 coupon (exp. 7/26)
REBATE up to $4 HERE (Thanks to Candace at A Garden of Blessings!)
Final Price: FREE after rebate

More Yard Sales

Yard Sales is one way that I try to be frugal. Have you ever heard the phrase buy used and save the difference? It saves you a whole lot of money.
Yesterday I found a skirt and 4 tops for Andrea. They were all name brand. Most were from The Children Place. I spent $2.50 on all of those things. You can't beat that. They items I purchased looked brand new or maybe worn once.
Today is out community yard sales. I am hoping to find lots of things. I really need to find my kids clothes. They have gone though a major growth spurt.
Yesterday I came home with some neat finds. I am hoping to do the same thing today.
I will post later about my adventure.

Ta-ta for now and wish me luck!

Yard Sales

I just love a good yard sale. Today I found a maple dining room table for $10. We were in desperate need of one. It is small and seats 4. Which is perfect for us.


Also some great home decorations. I think I spent #3 for all of this.
I also found 2 travel games. These are great for camping and traveling to families houses.
There is also a Mom to Mom sale tomorrow at the YMCA so I am hoping to score clothes for my kids then. Wish me luck! Happy Yard Saling!

Showin some love to my friends in Michigan

Since I am hoping to be in Michigan next weekend. I thought I would show some love to you gals and post some of the deals from the stores in Monroe, Michigan. Showin some love to ya Tonya.

Thanks to stretchingabuck.blogspot.com

:: Kroger Deals ::
Please note that Kroger store doubles coupons up to $0.99 Please check your local ad to confirm deals in your area.

The main promo this week is the P&G Mix & Match event. You can save $3 off of your order when you purchase 3 participating P&G products. There does not seem to be a limit on the number of times you can do this per transaction.

Below is a list of participating products, and the coupons that I could find that match up with the sale. There are some decent (but not earth shattering) deals on some of these items. I could be wrong, but it seems that this sale includes a lot of the smaller sized products, so be aware when figuring out your own deals and making your purchases.

P&G Mix & Match - Buy 3 items in one transaction, save $3

(valid 7/7/08-7/20/08, there appears to be no limit)

* Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue (12 big rolls) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.25/1 coupon from today's P&G insert and load a $0.25/1 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $5.24/ea

* Bounty Paper Towels (6-8 rolls) - $6.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.25/1 coupon from today's P&G insert and load a $0.50/1 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $5.99/ea

* Tide Laundry Detergent (liquid 24-32 loads) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.35/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $5.29/ea

* Swiffer Dust Cloths (24-32 ct) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.50/1 coupon from today's P&G insert and load a $1/1 coupon (for Swiffer 360 Dusters only) on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $4.99/ea for regular Swiffer refills or $3.99/ea for Swiffer 360 Dusters

* Mr. Clean Disinfecting Wipes (62-75 ct) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items); load a $1/2 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $5.49/ea for 2

* Pringles Stix (6-8 oz) - $2.29/ea (wyb 3 items); load a $0.50/1 coupon on your Kroger Plus card here; Final Price = $1.79/ea

* Downy Fabric Softener (liquid 52-60 loads or 105-120 ct sheets) - $3.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.25/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.49/ea

* Millstone or Dunkin' Donuts Coffee (10-12 oz) - $5.99/ea (wyb 3 items)

* IAMS Dry Cat Food (7-8 lbs) - $11.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $2/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $9.99/ea

* IAMS Dry Dog Food (17.5-20 lbs) - $15.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $2/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $13.99/ea

* Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner (12.6 oz) - $2.33/ea (wyb 3 items); use $1/2 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $1.83/ea for 2

* Crest Premium Toothpaste - $1.68/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.75/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $0.18/ea

* Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner (13.5-14.2 oz) - $3.33/ea (wyb 3 items); use $3/2 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $1.83/ea for 2

* Tampax Tampons (40 ct) - $4.79/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.50/1 coupon from today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.79/ea

* Always Pads (24-80 ct) - $4.79/ea (wyb 3 items); use coupon in today's P&G insert and get 1 12-24 ct Always Pads Free; Final Price = $4.79/ea plus free pack

* Prilosec OTC (14 ct) - $8.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $1/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $7.99/ea

* Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers (13-56 ct) - $8.49 (wyb 3 items); use $1/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $7.49/ea

* Pampers Splashers (Sizes 3-6, 10-12 ct) - $4.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $1.50/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.49/ea

* Pampers 3X Baby Wipes (180-231 ct) - $4.99/ea (wyb 3 items); use $0.50/1 coupon in today's P&G insert; Final Price = $3.99/ea

* Nature Made Vitamins (select varieties) - B1G1 Free; there were $1/1 coupons in the 4/20 & 6/1 Smart Source inserts; there is a $3/1 SAM-e printable here; there is a $3/1 Cholestoff printable here; I couldn't print this, but you can try to print a $1/1 coupon here as well

Additional Grocery Deals

* 12 Pack Coke Products - 4 for $10 ($2.50/ea) plus get 2 Kroger Brand Snacks (5-15 oz bags) FREE when you buy 4 packs of Coke Products in 1 transaction. Note: if you purchase less or more than 4 packs of Coke in one transaction, they are $2.75/ea

* Hot or Lean Pockets - $1.99/ea

* Cheerios (11.3-14 oz), Cocoa Puffs (11.8 oz) Trix (10.7 oz) or Golden Grahams (12 oz) - $1.99/ea; use $0.75/1 Cocoa Puffs coupon here; $0.55/1 Cheerios coupon here; $0.55/1 Trix coupon here; $1/2 coupons in recent paper inserts; Final Price = $0.49-$1.49/ea depending on coupons used

* Kroger brand Whipped Topping - $0.88/ea

* Fresh Kroger Value Brand Split Chicken Breasts - $1.99/lb

* Kroger brand Frozen Potatoes (fries etc...) - $2/ea

* Kroger brand Peanut Butter (16 oz) or Grape Jelly/Jam (32 oz) - $1.67/ea

* Sunny Delight - $1/ea

* Dannon Activia or DanActive Yogurt - $2.50/ea; use $1/1 from 6/22 Smart Source insert; Final Price = $1.50/ea

* Tropicana Coastal Groves Lemonade - $2.69/ea; use $1/1 in 6/8 Red Plum insert or $0.50/1 printable here; Final Price = $1.69/ea

* Freschetta or Private Selection Frozen Pizza (12 in) - $4.99/ea

* Whole Rotisserie Chicken - $5.99/ea

What deals do you see this week? Please leave a comment if you see any deals I might have missed, or if you have posted deals on your blog that you would like to share.


.Thanks to teaandthee.blogspot.com

The Grocery Gathering~ Meijer

July 6-July12

Meijer half gallon ice cream 4/$10.

1.00 off 1 Mealbox coupon

$1.50 per carton

Meijer frozen blended vegetables 10/$10.

.50 off 1 mealbox coupon

.50 per bag

Meijer Spaghetti,Thin Spaghetti or Elbows 2/$1

.50 off 1 mealbox coupon

Free

Meijer Sour Cream 4/$5

.50 off 1 mealbox coupon

.75 per container

Meijer Frozen Potatoes 5/$10

$1 off 1 mealbox coupon

$1 per bag

Meijer Frozen Fruit 3/$8

$1 off 1 mealbox coupon

$1.67 per bag.

Powerade .59 cents

.75 off 1 coupon 06-08 S exp.10-31

Free

Tropicana Pure Valencia 2/$7

$1 off 1 coupon 04-20 RP exp.07-31

$2.50 per container

Northland Cranberry Juice 2/$5

$1/2 coupon 05-04 S exp.08-31

$2 per container

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 16oz. 3/$7

.50 off 1 coupon(doubled) 06-08 RP exp.07-22

$1.33 per bottle

Covergirl TruBlend Family Foundation,Concealer or Blush B1G1

Meijer Brand 10/$10 (get 11th free) Deals

Old Fashioned Cookies

Waffles or Breakfast Entrees

Facial Tissue

Pretzels

Microwave Popcorn

Paper Towels

Plastic Plates,Cups,Bowls or M Cutlery

Pastry Treats

Fruit Snacks

Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls and Pizza Crust

Meijer Storage Bags

Split Top Breads

Popcorn, Corn Chips or Cheese Treats

Ketchup 20 or 24 oz bottle

Hamburger Dill Slices 32oz jar

Meijer Salad Dressing or croutons

Lunch-umms

Frozen Lemonade,Fruit Punch, Apple Juice or Grape Juice Cocktail

Plastic wrap or Wax Paper

Organic whole or Mini Bella Mushrooms 8 oz

Albacore Solid white Tuna in water

Applesauce

Marshmallows

Graham Cracker Crust

Baked Beans

Mini Pizza Bagel Snacks

Skillet Basics or Boxed Potatoes

Party Pops

Liquid Dish Soap

English Muffins

Aspirin 26 or 100 count

That will be it for the deals.

Free Samples

Thanks to Mommies With Cents

Freebies For Today!

Free Tampax Pearl Sample (Walmart) Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Tampax Pearl Sample Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Sample of Baby Phat Perfume Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner Sample Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Seattle's Best Coffee Sample Thanks, (freegrabber!)


Free Louisiana Music Cd Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free CleanWell Teacher Sample Kit Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Sample of Airborne Seasonal Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Free Sample of Spa Kit from Mirena Thanks, (freegrabber!)

Wal-Mart Deals

Walmart Deals

Thanks to Money Saving Mom for posting these deals at Walmart!

"Wal-Mart has jars of Planters peanuts on sale for $2. Buy 3 packets of Kool-aid for $0.16 each and the peanuts on sale for $2. Use one of these $3/1 Planters coupons and get all four items free plus $0.52 overage! Thanks, Lisa!

Pert Plus with Botanicals shampoos and conditioners are reportedly priced at less than $3 each. Use the recent coupons to get them free after the coupon!

Wal-Mart school supplies are on sale till July 31

Crayola Crayons (24 ct.) were 25 cents
Rose Art crayons (24 ct) were 17 cents
one subject notebooks were 5 cents
2 pocket folders were 15 cents
Elmers school glue was 22 cents
Crayola colored pencils (12 ct) were 88 cents
-Sarah"


Here are some ongoing deals at Walmart:

Blue Bunny Ice Cream is on sale for $2.38. Use the $1/1 Blue Bunny Ice Cream from the 6/29 insert. Don't forget to save your receipt to redeem for FREE Summer Gear from Blue Bunny. Final Price is $1.38. (Thanks, Shannon)

Dannon 8ct.Yogurt is $1.98. Use the $1/1 Dannon coupon from the SmartSsource coupon insert on 6/23. Final Price: $0.98.

Solo (15ct) plastic divided plates (red and blue)are $2.23. Use Solo Heavy Duty Paper Product $2 coupon from the 5/18 SmartSource coupon insert. Final Price is $0.23.

Coffee-Mate is $1.98. Click here to use this $1/1 Coffee-Mate coupon. Final Price is $0.98.

Ortega Green Chiles (4 oz. can) is regularly priced at .68 cents each. Use the $1/2 coupon frin All You Magazine (May Issue page 116) or use the $1/2 green chiles coupon from the SmartSource coupon insert. Final Price is $0.36 for 2.

Blue Bunny Bomb-Pops (12 ct) are $1.50. Click here to use this $1/1 coupon. Final price is .50.

Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce on sale for $1.50. Use the $1/1 coupon from the Sunday paper insert. Final price is .50.

Powerade is .75 or less. Use the .75/1 coupon from the Sunday paper insert. Final price is FREE!

V8 Fusion is $2.98. Click here to print a $2/1 coupon. Final Price is $0.98.

Yo Plus Yogurt regular price $2.00. Print one $1/1 coupon here or HERE. Final Price is $1.00.

Fiber One Yogurt 6 packs are around $2.50. Click here to print a $1.25/1 off coupon or use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/11 coupon insert. Final price is $1.25.

Cascadian Farms Organic Purely Steam packages are $1.22. Click here and here for a $1/1 coupon. Final Price is $0.22.

Muir Glen Tomatoes are $1.26 a can. Use the PRINTABLE Coupon HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for $1/1. Final Price is $0.26.

Live Active Cereal is regular priced $3.12. Use the $3/1 off Live Active (exp 6/14) PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is $0.12.

"Wal-Mart has trial sizes of Dove Energy Glow Beauty Lotion priced at $1.97. For those of you who purchased the latest issue of All You (August edition), there is a $2/1 coupon for Dove Energy Glow Beauty Lotion making it free!" -Melissa

Post Just Bunches Cereal is priced at around $2.60. Click here to print $2/1 coupons. Final price is around .60.

Vlassic Pickle Relish is $1.12. Use the $1/1 off Vlassic PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is $0.12.

Vlassic Pickle "Ovals" are $1.38. Click here to use this $1/1 Vlassic printable coupon. Final Price is $0.38.

Vlassic Pickle Kosher Dill Spears are $1.72. Click here to use this $1 off Vlassic printable coupon. Final Price is $0.72.

Kashi Cereal is 2/$4. Click here and sign up (if you haven't already) and print a $2/1 coupon. Final Price is FREE!!

Kashi crackers are $2.50/box. Click here to use this $2/1 coupon. Final Price is $0.50/box.

Purina Cat Food is $3.97 regular price. Click here to use this $4/1 off any bag of Purina. Final Price is FREE!

Purina Puppy Chow 4lb bag regular price $4.12. Use this $4/1 off any bag of Purina PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is $0.12.

Travel sized tubes of Gold Bond lotion are $0.99. Use $1/1 coupon here. Final Price is FREE!

Travel-sized (16-ct.) Kotex are priced at $1.00. Use the $1/1 coupon HERE or from the May issue of All You magazine. Final price is free after coupon!

John Freida Frizz-Ease Mouse (Trial size) is $0.97. Use the $1/1 coupon from the May All You magazine. Final Price is FREE!

Band Aid Bandages 60 ct $1.77. Use the $1/1 coupon from the 5/18 coupon insert. Final Price $0.77

Colgate Kids Toothbrushes are $0.96. Use the .50/1 coupon from the 4/27 coupon insert. Final Price $0.46

Oral B. Dental "Essentials" Floss is $0.97. Use the $1/1 Oral B dental floss coupon from the 6/1 coupon insert. Final Price is FREE!!

Huggies Clean Team Wipes are regular price $1.64 for the 40ct. softpack. Use the $3/2 Huggies Cleanteam products from the Huggies Mailer or use the $1/1 Huggies Cleanteam 5/18 SS (makes them .64 cents each). Final Price: $0.14 or $0.64!

Johnson's Buddies Soap or Johnson's trial size shampoo or lotion. Use with $1/1 PRINTABLE HEREor here. Final Price is FREE!

Zantac 8ct is regularly priced at $3.98. Use the $5.00 on Zantac PRINTABLE HERE. Final Price is FREE!

Glucerna Shakes are regularly priced at $4.94-$5.94. Click here to use the $10 off coupon from Glucerna Website. Final price is FREE!

INSTRUCTIONS-
1.) Click Join Now
2.) Enter personal Info. (use CATALINA as promo code) and click "Create Account"
3.) Enter details then click on "Calculate Body Mass"
4.) Select "lose Weight" from option, click on "NEXT"
5.) Fill in required details and click 'FINISH"
6.) Click "Return to your personalized home page." Glucerna $10 coupon is on this page .. May Print 2x's

Summer Fun

We have been very busy around here. We went to the Erie Peninsula. It was very warm but the water was a little cooler than I would of liked it to be. The kids loved to be there. I think we spent 4 hours at the beach. Thank goodness that I brought sunscreen and remembered to reapply it. Of course I remembered that with the kids. I on the other hand thought I could use a suntan and decided to go without. That was a huge mistake.





The back of my neck and shoulders got burned. I did have on a tank top on over my swimsuit so nothing else was burned.I think I would have been one hurting unit if I had not had that on.
On Saturday a friend of mine and I went to find several yard sales. We had a blast.I found a new winter coat for Andrea. The sleeves are a little long but by winter I think it should fit her perfectly. I might be able to get two winters out of it. It is white and fury. It is reversible. On the inside it is purple. It has a Barbie logo on it. Very cute.
Andrea loves it and has been begging me to let her wear it. No matter if it is 80 degrees outside. I had to hide the coat in my bedroom. Hopefully she won't find it. When she gets on a kick about something it is sometimes hard to divert her.





Later that evening we went to the fireworks. We sat on a pontoon boat at the dock and watched them being shot out over the local lake here. They were very pretty.
While we were there Mike got some fishing in. All they caught were tiny sun fish but it was fun none the less.



I hope that everyone is enjoying their summers. It is halfway over so enjoy while it lasts.

Ta-ta for now.

Beach Pics Coming Soon!

We went to the beach yesterday and I got some great shots of the kids. Unfortunately my camera battery has died. So when it is done I will post those.So check back tomorrow to see those.
Ta-ta for now.

Free Diaper Watch!

For all of you that still need diapers. I thought this info would be useful to you.Thanks to Denise over at The "Cent"sible Sawyer.

Bargain watchin' from a reader!!

I was at CVS today, and up front in the seasonal clearance aisle, they were marking down CVS brand diapers to 75% off. They're in purple packages that say "Ultra-Thins", and I think they were all Jumbo packs. I bought 3, for $2.37 apiece (there are 26 diapers in the size 6s)!!

From Brodi LaRoche

So...Be sure to check your store for possible savings!!

Hot Coupon world

Do any of you ladies know about http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/index.php?

This is a forum that has lists of all kind of grocery stores and drug stores. They tell you what is on sale and how to get a coupon or if there is a coupon for it. I love this site. You can find out what the deals are weeks in advance to you can purchase coupons for those items or print them off the internet. Please avoid some of the banter that goes on back and for and concentrate on how to get "the best bang for your buck."

Good luck and happy coupon hunting.

Expired Coupons

Thanks to the Happy housewife:

Do you clip coupons and don't know what to do with all of the expired ones? Coupons for Troops is a group that gives you a list of military bases you can send your coupons to.
Military Px's let solders and their families use expired coupons.If you would like to donate your expired coupons click on the link to find out more info.




http://www.ocpnet.org/

Round 1: Bicycle 1, Michael 0

Michael participates in the local playground summer program. Which is just down the hill from where we live. We live on a pretty steep hill. This year we decided Mike was old enough to ride his bike down the hill by himself. This morning we get a call from the park program saying that Mike was in an accident and he was being taken to the hospital. Which right beside the park. Thank Goodness.
He was going to fast and lost control of the bike and went over the handle bars. He crashed right beside where an ambulance was parked. Again Praise God.
So I jumped in the car and ran down to the hospital.Thank God nothing was broken. Just sever road rash. I mean severe.
I think there will be no more riding to the park this summer.
After we got home someone from the hospital called and said that they heard Mike was in a bike accident and he didn't have a helmet. I guess they have a program that provide free helmets and they wanted to give Mike a new bike helmet. So back to the Er we went for a bike helmet. So now we are back home to stay for awhile. Mike is watching a movie and resting. Hopefully this will be last of the excitement for the summer.