Back to School $25 + $25 Giveaway

Denise — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:04:19 +0000

Our four year old quadruplets just started Pre-K this year so finally all five of our kids are in school. Even though we did lots of advance planning and spread out the purchases of their uniforms and supplies over the last year, the back to school season has still been a little tough on the budget given all the little extra expenses that add up pretty quickly. I know a lot of you are in the same boat so I thought it would be fun to have a Back to School giveaway to help give some lucky winner’s budget a bit of a boost!

Enter below and one lucky reader will win a $25 WalMart gift card PLUS $25 worth of hot coupons!

How to enter – 6 different ways!

Leave a comment about something you spend money on during the back to school season. For example, I stock up on enough pens and highlighters to last through the year. This entry is mandatory but you may also do any or all of the following for additional entries. Leave a comment on this post for each entry so that all of your entries count. The winner will be chosen at random at midnight CST on Friday September 24th.
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Disclaimer: I have provided the $25 Walmart gift card and $25 worth of coupons as a gift to my readers. All thoughts and comments are my own and I received no compensation for this post.

Yoplait Whips Prize Pack Giveaway Winner!

Denise — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:32:11 +0000

We have a winner in the Yoplait Whips Prize Pack Giveaway! Our winner is #71 – Stacy, who said “I like you on facebook”. Thanks so much to all who entered! Keep watch – there is another exciting new giveaway coming up in just a few minutes

Sunday Newspaper Coupon Insert Preview for 9/12

Denise — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:09:26 +0000

There will be FOUR coupon inserts this Sunday – one General Mills, one Red Plum and TWO SmartSource. This is a GREAT week to buy extra papers! Click here to see all of coupons that are reported to be in this Sunday’s paper! Here are some of my favorites that I’ll be looking for in the local paper (keep in mind that they vary by location):

General Mills (GM)

Good Earth Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit Save $1.00/1 (11/6)
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters, bag Save $1.00/1 (11/6)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust Save $.35/1 (12/4)
Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts Save $1.00/1 (12/4)
Progresso Soups Save $1.00/4 (11/6)
Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entree, excludes Dry Dinner Kit Save $1.50/1 (11/6)
Yoplait Splitz Yogurt Save $.50/1 (11/6)

Red Plum (RP)

Advil, Children’s or Infants Save $1.00/1 (11/15)
Cheer brightClean any size Save $2.00/1 (10/31)
Endust Product Save $1.00/1 (10/24)
Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment Save $1.00/1 (10/15) ETS
Garnier Fructis Style Product any Save $1.00/1 (10/15) ETS
Maybelline Lipstain, Lipcolor, Lip Liner Lip Gloss or any New York Lipcolor Save $2.00/1 (10/15)
Nescafe Taster Choice stick pack 20-count or larger Save $1.00/1 (12/12)
Ragu Pasta Sauce Save $1.00/2 jars (10/10)
State Fair product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)

Click here for printable RedPlum coupons!

Smart Source (SS)

Bumble Bee Sensations Seasoned Tuna Medley Bowl, 5oz Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, Total Enamel Strength, Total Advanced Clean or Total Advanced Fresh Toothpaste Only, 4oz+ Save $1.00/1 (10/2)
Curly’s product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Dannon DanActive 4pk or 8pk Save $1.00/1 (10/30) DND5
Dannon Danimals product listed: Smoothie 6pk or 12pk, Crush Cup 4pk or Coolision 6pk Save $1.00/1 (10/12)
Dole Fruit Crisp 2pk Save $1.00/1 (11/6)
E.P.T product Save $5.00/1 (12/31) (not for me mom – just listing it cuz it’s a good one!)
Energizer Brand Batteries or Flashlight Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Farmland Cubed, Diced or Julienne Ham or Turkey Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Herbal Essences or Aussie product Save $1.00/1 (10/31) ETS
Lysol Fabric Mist Save $1.50/1 (10/12)
Olay Regenerist Anit-Aging Rollerball FREE wyb (2) Olay Facial Moisturizers (10/31)
Pieces Candy, 10oz+ bag Save $.50/1 (12/12)
Post Marshmallow Pebbles Cereal FREE wyb Any Two Pebbles Cereals (10/24)
Imodium product Save $2.00/1 (12/11) ETS
Infusium 23 Shampoo, Conditioner or Leave-In Treatment Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Play-Doh 4pk FREE wyb any Play-Doh Playset listed: Cake Makin Station, Shape & Spin Elmo, Burger Builder, Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe, Mega Fun Factory, Puppies Playset and Poppin Movie Snacks Save $2.49 (10/15)
Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain & Odor Elminator product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Welch’s 64 oz 100% Grape Juice, 100% Juice Blends or Light Save $1.00/1 (1/31/11)

Click here for printable SmartSource coupons!

New to couponing? Check out our Couponing 101 page and learn how to save a little or A LOT! Also visit our Strategic Shopping page to learn how a few small, painless changes in the way you shop can result in HUGE savings! Find any coupon in our new coupon database.

It’s That Time Again – Mega Swagbucks Friday!

Denise — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:32:35 +0000

Every Friday is Mega Swagbucks Day where your odds of winning BIG Swagbucks is even better than any other day of the week. You can win 10, 20, 50 or more than 100 Swagbucks just for searching on any day of the week, but on Mega Swagbucks Day you can possibly win up to 1,000 or even 2,000 Swagbucks just for doing a simple search. You can redeem your Swagbucks for all sorts of prizes, but my favorite thing to do is trade 450 Swagbucks for a $5 Amazon gift card, then I save up the gift cards to buy birthday or Christmas gifts! So go ahead and sign up at Swagbucks if you haven’t already and get to searching! Then leave a comment and let us know how much you’ve won.

Tip: Download the Swagbucks toolbar to make searching even easier! Plus, it will alert you when there is something new on the Swagbucks blog or on their Twitter or Facebook pages. When you see a Swidget like the one below you can click the “SC” button at the bottom, then click on “Check if there’s a Swag Code” and it will tell you if there is one and where to go grab the code.

Thrifty Thursday – Show Off Your Shops!

Denise — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:41:14 +0000

It’s my favorite time of the week again! I love to see the deals that other frugal shoppers come up with and I’m excited about having a visual way that we can all share our deals and Show Off Our Shops! Please post a link below to any or all of the deals that you’d like to show off this week. If you don’t have a blog to link up, just leave a comment and tell us all about your deals or upload a picture to Flickr or PhotoBucket and link to that

Five Dollar Dinners by Erin Chase

Denise — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:25:30 +0000

Erin Chase is the mom behind the $5 Dinners blog and author of the book, The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook: 200 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Nourishing Meals That Are Easy on the Budget and a Snap to Prepare. I’ve been a big fan of Erin’s blog and her book for quite awhile so I’m thrilled to have been chosen as a contributing writer for the $5 Dinners blog! I’ll be doing a post each month on living and eating with a large family on a small budget. This month’s post was inspired by one of my terrific readers who asked for some more information on how to make the egg rolls included on our menu. They are super easy to make and very versatile since you can prepare them with ground pork, hamburger, shrimp, chicken or meatless! Check out my Fast and Fabulous Egg Rolls post on $5 Dinners and let me know what you think.

New Printables From Coupons.com

Denise — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:17:21 +0000

Here are some more new printable coupons from Coupons.com:

17 Pc Smartware Deluxe Silicone Baking Set $17.99 Shipped!

Denise — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:59:29 +0000

This is a super deal for a 17 piece Smartware Deluxe Silicone Baking set. The set is on deal of the day at eBay today for only $17.99 and includes free shipping. Here is everything you’ll get:

9 x 11 inch Bake Pan w/ Storage Cover and Serving Trivet
9 inch Bundt Pan
9 inch Loaf Pan w/ Storage Cover
11 x 16 inch Baking Mat
11 x 7 inch Muffin Pan
Set of 8 Decorating Stencils
Recipe Book
Designed to withstand temperatures from -58°F to 428° Fahrenheit—without warping, melting or flaking
Revolutionary silicone bakeware with Temperflex™ is better than metal
High gloss, non-stick finish will not retain odors or flavors
Even heat distribution
Quick and even cooling
Flexible for easy removal of baked goods
Goes from oven to freezer in a flash
Microwave and dishwasher safe

Last Chance to Enter Yoplait Whips Prize Pack Giveaway

Denise — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:36:46 +0000

Reminder – today is the last day to enter the Yoplait Whips Prize Pack Giveaway! Head over to the original post and leave a comment to enter The winner will be chosen by random.org after midnight tonight and announced tomorrow.

Winn Dixie Weekly Ad Best Deals for 9/8 – 9/14

Denise — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:00:18 +0000

These are the BOGOs and best deals for Winn Dixie for the week of 9/8 through 9/14. Please let me know if you see anything I missed! You can also go here for the full weekly ad matchups.

Best Deals

Taco Bell dinner kits , 16 oz. salsa or 10.75-14.9 oz. – $2.99 BOGO
-$1/1 Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner Kits All You Sep 2010 (exp 10/31/2010)

Van Camp’s pork and beans , 28 oz. – 10/$10
-$0.50/1 Van Camp’s Pork & Beans 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/12/2010)
-$0.30/3 Van Camp’s Pork & Beans 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/12/2010)

10 pack Kool-Aid Jammers or 8 pack Juicy Juice – 5/$10
-$1/2 Nestle Juicy Juice Juice Product All You Sep 2010 (exp 9/30/2010)
-$1/2 Nestle Juicy Juice Product 8/1/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)

John Morrell turkey breast hot off the bone , 5 oz. Canadian bacon, 8 oz. strips, cubed or diced ham or turkey strips, 16 oz. Braunschweiger or 10 oz. barbecue chicken, roast beef, Buffalo chicken - $4.99 BOGO
-$1/1 John Morrell Off the Bone Product 6/20/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2010)
-$1/1 John Morrell Carved Tub Lunchmeat 8/29/2010 SS Insert (exp 10/10/2010)

V8 Splash juice drinks , 64 oz. – $3.59 BOGO
-$1/2 V8 Splash Juice 8/1/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/12/2010)

Progresso soup , 18.5-19 oz. – $2.50 BOGO
-$0.50/1 Progresso Soups 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)

Grocery

Classico pasta sauce , 16 oz. Ronco pasta or 10-24 oz. – $4.19 BOGO

Ken’s salad dressing , 16 oz. – $3.29 BOGO

Dozen chocolate chip cookies , fresh baked – $3.99 BOGO

6 pack Thomas’ English muffins , 16 oz. Nature’s Own or Natural Grain breakfast bread – $3.79 BOGO

New England coffee , 10-12 oz. – $5.99 BOGO

Quaker instant oatmeal , 12 oz. instant grits, 11.2 oz. True Delights or 10.1-16.25 oz. – $3.99 , BOGO
-$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal 8/29/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)

Cap’n Crunch or Life cereal , 16 oz. Quaker Oat Squares or 15 oz. – $4.59 BOGO
-$1/2 Quaker Cap’n Crunch Cereal 8/29/2010 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2010)

Starburst or Skittles fun size , 8.6-11.1 oz. – $3.39 BOGO
-$0.25/1 Starburst Disney Family Fun Sep 2010 (exp 10/31/2010)

Hershey’s, Kit Kat or Reese’s candy bars , 1.5-1.8 oz. – 99¢ BOGO

Pompeian canola & extra virgin olive oil , 48 oz. – $8.29 BOGO

Kellogg’s cereal , 12-20 oz. selected varieties – $4.79 BOGO
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal 8/15/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/26/2010)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereal 8/15/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/26/2010)
-$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereal 8/1/2010 RP Insert (exp 9/12/2010)
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals
-$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal
-$0.60/1 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Cereal Parade Magazine (exp 10/17/2010)

Louisiana Fish Fry Products mixes , 17 oz. Zatarain’s Creole seasoning or 10 oz. – $3.49 BOGO

Produce

Dole premium classic salads , 12 oz. pkg. Classic iceberg salad or 10-12 oz. pkg. Greener Selection, Classic Romanie or Just Lettuce – $2.99 BOGO

Meat, Dairy & Frozen

Pork steaks or country style ribs , WD All Natural shoulder blade - $3.69 / lb., BOGO

Boneless chuck roast or steaks, WD Brand Beef U.S.D.A. Choice any size package steaks under blade – $4.99 lb BOGO

Chicken thighs or drumsticks , Sanderson Farms all natural grade A family pack – $1.79 lb BOGO

Boneless top sirloin steaks , WD Brand Beef U.S.D.A. Choice any size package sizzler or petit style – $9.99 lb BOGO

Winn-Dixie boneless chicken breasts or tenders , 40 oz. individually quick frozen skinless – $10.99 BOGO

Simply Potatoes hash browns, diced or potato wedges , 20 oz. – $2.99 BOGO

T.G.I. Friday’s cheeseburgers , 8-11 oz. appetizers or 12 oz. – $6.49 BOGO

Red Baron pizza , 19-24 oz. Classic Crust, Fire Baked Thin Crust or Stone Hearth – 2/$7
-$1/1 Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pan Pasta 8/29/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/20/2010)

Philly Gourmet sandwich steaks , 25.6 oz. fully cooked Mama Lucia Italian style meatballs or 10.5 oz. - $6.99 BOGO

Diner’s Choice mashed potatoes , 32 oz. sweet, country, garlic, sour cream & chive or regular - $3.99 BOGO

Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets , 7.5-9 oz. – 3/$5
-$1/2 Hot Pockets Breakfast Sandwiches All You Sep 2010 (exp 9/30/2010)

Edy’s ice cream , 3-4 ct. Dove ice cream bars or 48 oz. – $5.99 BOGO
-$1/2 Edy’s or Dreyer’s All You Sep 2010 (exp 9/30/2010)

Kraft Deli Fresh natural slices or Deli Deluxe singles , 8 oz. – 2/$5
-$1/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe or Kraft Deli Fresh Sliced Cheese (IE) Printable (FF)
-$2/2 Oscar Mayer AND Kraft Products Sunset Aug 2010 (exp 10/15/2010)

Yoplait yogurt , 4-6 oz. – 20/$10
-$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Smoothies 7/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)
-$0.50/8 Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Smoothies 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)
-$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Smoothies 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 10/2/2010)
-$1/8 Yoplait Yogurt Cups
-$0.50/4 Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Smoothies
-$0.50/4 Yoplait Yogurt Cups or Smoothies
-$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups

51-60 ct. easy peel medium white shrimp , 16 oz. Fisherman’s Wharf 41-50 ct. medium cooked cocktail – $10.99 BOGO

Louis Kemp lobster chunks , 7.5-8 oz. crab flakes, delights – $3.49 BOGO

Jumbo breaded butterfly shrimp , 9-13 oz., Sea Best breaded scallops, breaded popcorn shrimp, coconut breaded shrimp – $5.99 BOGO

Gorton’s shrimp poppers , 19-24.5 oz. value pack fish sticks, portions – $7.49 BOGO

4 pack StarKist solid white albacore tuna – $6.99 BOGO

Winn-Dixie chunk light tuna in water , 5 oz. can – 95¢ BOGO

Savannah Classic hushpuppies , 16 oz. pkg. original, sweet corn or jalapeño & cheese – $2.69 BOGO

Tuna steaks , 8 oz. frozen individually vacuum packed – $4.99 BOGO

Tilapia, grouper or whiting fillets , 12-24 oz. Fisherman’s Wharf – $7.99 BOGO

Beauty & Personal Care

Revlon, Fing’rs or Nailene nail products – up to $16.99 BOGO

Colgate toothbrush , 1 ct. Sensitive, Actiflex, Deep Clean or 360 – $4.99 BOGO

Gerber Graduates meals , 6 oz. tub or tray – 10/$10
-$1/2 Gerber Graduates Lil’ Entrees All You Sep 2010 (exp 9/30/2010)

Household

Melitta cone filters , 100 ct. – $4.29 BOGO

Rubbermaid Lock-Its – up to $14.49 BOGO

Winn-Dixie instant light charcoal briquets , 12.5 lb. bag – $8.79 BOGO

All 2X or 3X liquid laundry detergent , 22 oz. Lysol kitchen spray cleaner, 40 load Surf powder or 32 load – $4.99 BOGO
-$0.50/1 Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner

Pet Care

Beggin’ Strips dog treats , 10 oz. T-Bonz, 4-7 oz. Busy Bone, 3 ct. Busy Rolls or 5-6 oz. – 2/$6
-$1/2 Purina Beggin’ Dog Treats 8/22/2010 SS Insert (exp 11/21/2010)
-$1/1 Purina Beggin’ Strips All You Sep 2010 (exp 9/30/2010)

Friskies dry cat food , 1.5 lb. bag Chef Michael’s dry dog food or 3.15-4.15 lb. bag – $3.99
-$1/1 Purina Friskies Dry Cat Food 7/18/2010 SS Insert (exp 10/31/2010)

Friskies cat food , 5.5 oz. can – 10/$4.50

Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow dry dog food , 17.6-20 lb. bag – $9.99
-$2/1 Purina One Brand Dry Dog Food 8/15/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/15/2010)

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