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Instant Win Wednesday: NASCAR trip from 3M, Golden Grahams, and Mike & Ike

February 4, 2009 by

3M Scotch Blue Performance Driven Instant Win Game – enter to win a trip to NASCAR here (ends 2/28)

GM Golden Grahams A Golden Opportunity giveaway – enter to win cash cards ranging from $10 to $50 here (ends 4/15)

Mike & Ike giveaways – Take a spin here and win free Mike & Ike candy! (ongoing)

If you’re wondering if these instant win games really work, they really do.

I won the Kraft Instant Win game here and got the following coupons: (this game is over now)
*1 coupon for a free package of any Kraft regular, 2% milk natural cheese, cracker barrel, or Polly-O (any variety of shredded, chunks, cubes, cracker cuts or string, up to $3.99)
*1 coupon for a free planters snack product (up to $5.00)
*1 coupon for free Nabisco cracker product (up to 16 oz. up to $4.49)
shows Ritz, Triscuit and Wheat thins on the coupon

I also won the Pace Hand Pick and Win game here and won a coupon that can be redeemed for any product in the Campbell family of brands including V8, Prego, Pace, and Pepperidge Farm.

Here’s a link to the instant win games from previous weeks (some may be expired now)

Good luck!

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More Kroger deals are coming – get your coupons ready!

February 2, 2009 by


I know that we’ve had a lot of fun at Kroger lately. I’m happy to report that the fun is not over yet. In some areas, the “Daytona 500 Event” has already started. In my area, it won’t start until Wednesday, but I’ve been looking at the ads for other areas to get an idea about what coupons I need to stock up on!

Here’s how this event works: you buy 10 participating items and get an instant $3 off at check-out.

Here are some of the participating items (and coupon match-ups): (Prices will probably vary by area….there are probably many other participating items…this is just a preview of what I have seen)

Chef Boyardee $0.88
.35/3 Chef Boyardee Canned or Microwaveable Pasta, Any – 01-04-09 SS

Ragu pasta Sauce 1.69
Ragu Pasta Sauces, Any – 01-18-09 RP, .75 off 2, ex. 3/29/09
Ragu pasta sauces .50/2 loadable coupon from Shortcuts.com

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 8 ct select varieties 1.49
Pillsbury Grands! Refrigerated Biscuits, Any size/variety – 12-14-08 SS, .25 off 1, ex. 3/7/09
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, Any size/variety – 11-16-08 SS, .40 off 1, ex. 2/7/09
.50/2 printable on Coupons.com (see the link on the right sidebar)

Lloyds BBQ or ChiChis Taco Meat 3.99
Lloyd’s Ribs or Lloyd’s Tub, Any – 01-25-09 SS, .75 off 1, ex. 3/31/09

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 1.79
.75/2 Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, or Fruit Roll Ups printable on Coupons.com (see the link on the right sidebar)
.50/2 Betty Crocker fruit flavored shapes, 1-4 SS
.50/1 Betty Crocker Fruit Stickers 2-1 SS
.50/2 Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, or Fruit Roll Ups, 1-4 SS

*This will match up nicely with the catalina deal that I posted about here

Ritz Crackers 2.68
Nabisco Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuit Crackers, Any – 01-25-09 SS, 2.00 off 2, ex. 3/31/09

Kroger Salad Dressing 16 oz 1.34
.75/1 loadable coupon from Cellfire.com

Huggies Diapers or Pullups 9.99Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants, Any Jumbo Pack + – 01-11-09 SS, 2.00 off 1, ex. 4/18/09
Huggies Diapers, Any – 01-11-09 SS, 1.50 off 1, ex. 2/15/09
$1.50/1 loadable Huggies diapers coupon on Shortcuts.com
$2/1 loadable Pull Ups coupon on Shortcuts.com
$1/1 Huggies diapers loadable coupon on Cellfire.com
$3/2 Huggies diapers loadable coupon on Cellfire.com

*Don’t forget about the .75/1 rebate from The Caregivers Marketplace

Here’s my scenario for my first trip (of course, I’m assuming that all of these prices will apply in my area):

*Buy 3 Chef Boyardee canned, microwaveable pasta – .88/each
*Buy 2 Ragu Pasta sauce – $1.69/each
*Buy 1 Pillsbury Grands biscuit – $1.49/each
*Buy 2 Betty Crocker fruit flavored shapes and 1 Fruit Stickerz – $1.79/each
*Buy 1 Kroger salad dressing – $1.34/each

Total before coupons = $14.22

Use .35/3 Chef Boyardee coupon (will triple), use .75/2 manufacturer’s coupon and .50/2 Shortcuts Ragu coupons, use .40/1 Pillsbury coupon, use .50/2 BC shapes coupon and .50/1 Fruit Stickerz coupon, use .75/1 salad dressing Cellfire coupon, instant $3 off from Daytona promotion

Total after coupons and promotion = $5.37
(I will also have a $1.50 catalina to use on my next transaction)

Transaction #2:

*Buy 2 Nabisco/Ritz crackers – $2.69/each
*Buy Pillsbury Grands biscuits – $1.49/each
*Buy Lloyds BBQ meat – $3.99
*Buy Pull Ups – $9.99
*Buy 2 Ragu Pasta sauce – $1.69
*Buy 3 Chef Boyardee – .88/each

Total before coupons = $26.87

Use $2/2 Nabisco coupon, use .25/1 Pillsbury coupon, use .75/1 Lloyds coupon, use $2 Pull Ups manufacturer coupon and $2 Shortcuts coupon, use .75/2 Ragu coupon, use .35/3 Chef Boyardee coupon, use $1.50 OYNO catalina, $3 Daytona instant rebate

Total after coupons = $13.07 (I will also get a .75 rebate from Caregivers for the Pull Ups)

**If you substitute Huggies diapers instead of Pull Ups, it would be the same price if you load the Shortcuts and Cellfire coupons onto your card! The diapers/Pull ups end up being $4.94 after all of the coupons, the Daytona promotion, and your rebate!

ETA: The Pull Ups were not working in my area. They are reportedly working in some places. Before you buy them, make sure that they are part of the deal.

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Target: new IP coupons

February 1, 2009 by


There are new Target IP (internet printable) coupons up on Target.com.

Here are some of my favorites:

*$1/1 Flat Earth chips
If you have the $1/1 Smartsource printable that was available last month, this makes them .50/bag

*$1/2 Milk Bone treats
If you have the BOGO free coupon from this week’s inserts, they will be $1.69 for two bags

*$1/2 Kelloggs Pop Tarts
If you have the $1/1 Kelloggs peelies and they are still on price cut, they will be .34 for two boxes

These coupons are from today’s inserts and also match up well with manufacturer’s coupons:

*$1/1 Carnation instant breakfast
There are $1/1 blinkie coupons by the Carnation instant breakfast in the grocery store. The canisters and boxes are on price cut at my store for $4.49, which makes them $2.49 with both coupons! We love this stuff!

*$1/2 Juicy Juice
There are $1/1 Juicy Juice coupons from a recent insert. The juice boxes go on sale 3/$7 fairly often, which will make them .83 for a package of juice boxes when they are on sale!

*$2/5 Lean Cuisine meals
There are $1/2 printable coupons here. These go on sale 4/$10 fairly often. So, you would pay $8.50 for five meals using coupons (which is $1.70/meal)

You can find more Target deals in this post.

The Sobe Life water deal is also back this week. You get a $5 Target gift card when you buy ten 20 ounce bottles of Sobe Life water. The water is priced 10/$10. Look for .50/1 hang tangs on the waters at your store.

Here’s how it works out:

Buy 10 Sobe Life water = $10
Use 10 .50/1 coupons – $5

Total OOP = $5, get a $5 Target gift card back

Use your $5 gift card to “roll” into doing the deal again.

If you can’t find the hang tags at your Target store, check for tear pads or hang tags at grocery stores or gas stations.

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Heading into the weekend: Online and in store deals

January 30, 2009 by

Crazy 8 – shop the semi-annual sale and find many items marked down to $3.99 or less. The sale ends on Wednesday, 2/4.

Gymboree – They have new markdowns in store and online. Some items (including shirts and jeans) are starting at $1.99. The Big Red Balloon sale ends on Monday, 2/2.

IKEA – get free breakfast (1/30-2/1) until 10:30 a.m. at select locations. Valid for one small breakfast and one small cup of coffee. Not valid at IKEA Hicksville, IKEA Houston, IKEA Pittsburgh, or IKEA Direct. Details are here.

Kohls – check out their Super Saturday sale. Early birds can shop online from 1 am-4 pm (EST) and in store from 7 am-1 pm (local time). Get 50-60% off classic sportswear for women, an extra 15% off fine jewelry (already 60% off), an extra 10% off selected bedding colletions (already 35-60% off). Get free standard shipping when you spend $75 or more. Get 4% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

Old Navy – If you missed out on the other clearance deals, it’s not too late! Through Monday, February 2, you can take an additional 50% off already marked down items online by entering code HALFOFF at check-out. Get an additional 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

The Company Store – get 15% off your entire order when you enter code T9T15 at check-out. This offer is valid through midnight (EST) on 2/1/09. Get 3% cash back when you shop through Ebates.

OTHER DEALS:
Diapers.com – Get great deals on diapers when you combine sale prices, a mail in rebate offer, and use coupons. Plus, you get free shipping! I just recently found out that you CAN use manufacturer’s coupons when you make purchases from Diapers.com (you just have to send them in). Get all the details on their current diaper deals here.


Free Valentine’s Day Cards from Stories by Everyone – I originally saw this posted on Freebies4Mom. You can get six Valentine’s Day cards from Stories for Everyone. (The offer expires 2/1/09) Click here to make your cards

Lila Guide – Find out how to get $15 in Target gift cards here (the promotion ends tomorrow, 1/31)

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More ways to save!

January 30, 2009 by

A Full Cup

If you haven’t checked out A Full Cup, you really should. The site is a great resource! You can view ad scans for upcoming sales, you can visit their forums to find out about upcoming deals, and they have a Target coupon generator where you can easily print multiple Target coupons. You can check out the site by clicking on the picture above.

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