Woeful Wednesday: August 31

I learned some very sad news today.  McDonald's has raised the price of my favorite treat from 49cts. to 74cts.  For an ice cream addict such as myself, this is a tragedy :)

I guess that just means I'll have to be even more diligent about saving money with coupons, so that I can still finance my habit :)

So here are this week's Dillons match ups.  I have only listed items that have a coupon, and that are more than 50% off.  They are having a $4 off 4 Procter and Gamble products.  I will put a * by prices that reflect this 4 off 4 deal.
Gillette Body Wash-$2 coupon from the Proctor and Gamble insert of 7/31.  This coupon was in both the Star and the News Leader.  *qualifies for 4 off 4--this makes this item FREE.
Oral B Advantage Toothbrush--75 ct. coupon from the P & G insert of 7/31.  *4 off 4--cost is 99cts--75% off
Old Spice Deodorant-$1 off 2 from PG insert of 8/28, which was in both papers.  *4 off 4---cost of each is 49cts---80% off.
Secret Deodorant--$1 off 2 from PG insert of 8/28, which was in both papers.  *4 off 4---cost of each is 49cts--80% off
Crest Complete 3D Toothpaste--$1 off, from insert of PG 8/28, in both papers.  *4 off 4---cost is 99cts--72% off
Dawn Dish Liquid---50cts off, from insert of PG 8/28, in both papers.  *4 off 4---cost is 99cts---72% off
Febreeze Air Affects---$1 off from PG insert of 8/28, in both papers.  *4 off 4---cost is 99cts---72% off
Febreeze Set and Refresh---$1 off 2 from PG of 8/28 in both papers.  *4 off 4---cost is 99cts ---72% off
Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner---$1 coupon from PG of 8/28.  *4 off 4---cost is 99cts each---55% off
Herbal Essence Shampoo or Conditioner---$1 off 2, from PG of 8/28  *4 off 4
Ball Park Franks---75cts off 2 In Red Plum insert 8/7  in Star.  Price $1.50---price 1.50--63% off

Hope these match ups save you lots of money.
Cindy

Stacking Savings, August 30th

 One thing that every "good" couponer does is "stack" coupons.  This means using a store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon.

I find that Target and Walgreens are the best stores to coupon stack.  Walgreens has a monthly coupon book that you can pick up at stands that are right by the weekly ads.  Target has their coupons on their website, so they are a little more difficult in the fact that they have to be printed.

Today's great "stackable" deal is:  visit London Rimmel Products on Facebook.  Like them and you can print off a coupon for $2.  Use that with the Target coupon, and the eyeshadow is practically free.  You do have to hurry though, because these high value printable coupons, have a limited number of prints, so they go fast.

Have a Tightwad Tuesday :)
Cindy

M&M Monday :) August 29th

Walgreens is having a super deal on my favorite candy, M&M's.  Buy 4 bags for $10, get a $5 Register Reward.  This makes each bag only $1.25.  Use the $1off 2 coupon from this Sunday's KC Star, and you are only paying $1 a bag.  If you have 2 coupons from the Star (meaning you bought 2 copies) and you are only paying 75cts.  These are the 11 or 12 oz. bags.  Life is GOOD :)

When I come across a really great deal, like the one above---I send out an email to let everyone know.  If you know someone who would like to be included on that notification list, have them email me at booklady500@aol.com

Have a Sweet Monday,
Cindy

Coupon Lists: Sunday, August 28th

There are 3 inserts in each paper, Smart Source, Red Plum, and Proctor and Gamble.

News Leader
Red Plum Insert
$1 off All Laundry Detergent
$1 off Small Steps Paper Towels or Toilet Tissue
$1 off Degree Premium Deodorant, 75cts off regular.
Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant-$3 off $10 purchase/  Buy1-Get 1 Free on Labor Day Weekend
55cts off Sara Lee Iron Kids Bread
$1 off 2 Libby canned fruit/ $1 off 4 canned vegetables
75cts off Rhodes Warm n' Serve Rolls
$1 off Surf Laundry Detergent/ $2 off 120 loads or larger
$7 off Nicorette Gum
$1 off Goody's 16ct/ $1 off BC Pain Reliever

Proctor and Gamble Insert
$1 off Crest Pro-Health Rinse/ $1 off Oral B Floss/ $1 off Crest "For Me" toothpaste/ $1 off Oral B "For Me" toothbrush
$1 off Clear Blue Easy Pregnancy Test (I definitely won't be needing this coupon :) $3 off Clear Blue Easy Ovulation Test
$1 off Align Pro-Biotic Supplement/ $1 off Metamucil
$1 off Prilosec
$1 off Vicks/ $3 off two
$1 off Herbal Essence or Aussie Hair Products
$1 off Head and Shoulders
$3 off Nice n' Easy Foam Hair Color/ $2 off one box Clairol products
$2 off Venus razor/ $2 off Venus refill
$1 off Olay Regenerist/ $1 off Olay Body Wash
$1 off 2 Secret Deodorant products
$1 off 1 Cover Girl product
75cts off Duracell Coppertop batteries/ $1.50 off rechargeable
50cts off Fixodent
$7 off Crest Whitening Strips
$3 off Oral B battery toothbrush/ 75cts off Scope Mouthwash/ 75cts off Oral B Floss Picks/ $1 off Crest Complete Toothpaste/ 50cts off Crest Gel Toothpaste/ 75cts off  1 Oral B Pulsar Toothbrush, or 2 Indicator toothbrushes
$1 off 1 Covergirl products/ $2.50 off two
$1 off 2 pkgs Olay Bars, or 2 Bodywashes/  Buy-Get1 Olay Pro X, Regenerist, or Total Effects
$1 off Tampax Pearl/ $1 off Always Infinity/ 50cts off Always Cleansing Pads/ 50cts off Tampax/ 50cts off Always Pantiliners
$1 off Gillette Fusion/ $2 off Fusion eraser/ $2 off Fusion skin care
$1 off 2 Old Spice deodorants/ Buy 1-Get1 deodorant/ $1 off Gillette Bodywash / Buy 1-Get1 Bodywash or Deodorant
Buy 1-Get 1 Gillette Shave Series/ $2 off Mach Disposable Razors 3 count/ $3 off 6 count
35cts off Ivory Bodywash or bars
2- $1 off Febreeze/$3 off warmer/ 50cts off Noticeable refills/ $2 off candle/ $1 Set and Fresh
Buy1-Get 1 Febreeze Flameless Luminaries/ $2 off diffuser or candle trio
50cts off Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
50cts off Tide/ 50cts off Downy/ $1.50 Tide Stain Release/ $1.50 off 2 Tides
75 cts off Dawn Plus/ 50cts off regular
$1 off Cscade
25 cts off Charmin
25cts off Bounty
25cts off 3 Puffs singles
$4 off 4 Cans Pringles/ 50cts off Pringles Snack Pack/ $1 off 2 Fat Free

Smart Source
$2 off Neutrogena Facial Moisturizer/ $1 off cleanser
$1 off Biz Laundry Detergent/ $4 off Biz Stain Figher & the RIO DVD
50cts off Nature Valley Chewy Trail Bars
75cts off 2 boxes Betty Crocker Supreme Brownies or Desert Bar Mixes
50cts off 1 box Chex cereals
$1 off Kanka Liquid or Softbrush
75cts off Hills Bros. coffee
6 Walgreens coupons- $2 off 2 Ben & Jerry's/ 50cts off Kraft BBQ Sauce/ $1 off Scott Paper Towels/ $1 off 2 Planters Nuts/ 50cts off Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Dinners/ 50cts off 2 Dasani 20 oz waters/ 50cts off 2 Daisy Cottage Cheese (These coupons can only be used at Walgreens.)
40 cts off Colgate Toothbrush/ 50cts off toothpaste
$1 Bic Multi Purpose Lighter
$1 off one pkg. Tena men's or women's underwear/ $1 off Tena pads
75cts off Dole Fruit cups/ 75cts off parfaits
$2 off Wilkinson men's razor/ $2 off women's
Chuck E. Cheese coupons

KC STAR **denotes same as News Leader
Proctor and Gamble insert is identical to News Leader

Smart Source Insert
**Biz
75cts off 2 Pace Salsa
**Nature Valley Bars/ **Betty Crocker Deserts/ **Chex Cereal
$1 off 2 Hershey's topping
35cts off Banquet Snacks
Free Hershey Aerated Chocolate Bar, when you buy 1 regular bar/ $1 off Hershey's Aerated Kisses
$1 off 2 Kraft salad dressings
50cts off Bestlife buttery spread
$1 off Torani syrup
50cts off Sargento cheese snacks/ 50cts off cheese slices
**Dole products
$1 off Heinz 57
50cts off White Castle microwave hamburgers
$1 off Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
$1 off Eckrich smoked sausage
$3 off Dr. Scholl's massaging gel inserts/ $3 off High Heel inserts
$1 off Lite Pom pomegranate Juice
**Colgate products
25cts off Palmolive/ 50cts off Palmolive wash for baby products
$1.50 Sani-Surface Disinfecting Wipes
$3 off RevitaLens Contact Solution
$1 off John Frieda Products/ $2 off Hair Color/ $3 off 2 Brilliant Brunette products
**Neutrogena
75cts off Lloyd's BBQ product
LongHorn Steak House $4 off 2 dinner entrees/ $3 off lunch
$1 off Whonu? cookies
$1 off Woolite Stomp & Go rug cleaner
50cts of Mt. Olive pickles
**Hills Bros. Coffee
**Walgreens coupons
$2 off 12 single cans or 1 variety pack Mighty Dog/ $1 off 6 cans
**Wilkonson razors
$1 off Bisselle rug cleaning products
$1 off Revlon beauty tools
$1 off Claitin
$2 off Seattle's Best Iced Latte 4 pack
$1 off Pledge multi surface/ 75cts off furniture care
**Tena
75cts off Nut Thins crackers
$2 off Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries/ $1 off regular
Chuck E Cheese

Red Plum Insert
**Degree
**Surf
**Small Steps
$1 off Garnier Fructis Style product/ $1 off shampoo or conditioner
**All
$1.50 Kibble n Bits
$1 off Meow Mix dry cat food/ $1 off 4 cups
$1 off Rimmel Make Up products
75cts off Newman's Own salad dressing/ 50cts off pasta sauce
$1 off Lindsey's recloseable olive products/ 55cts off Naturals
$1 off 2 bags of M7M's
**Libbys
$1 off 2 C&H sugar products/ 35cts off washed raw or organic
55cts off Jimmy Dean sandwich/ $1 off bowls
**Sara Lee
**Rhodes
55cts Spin Blend Salad Dressing
**Nicorette
$5 off Zyrtec
$1 off Sundown vitamins/ $1 off Disney or Marvel vitamins
$5 off Derma Silk Face Lift or Eye Lift (Only good at CVS.)
**Logan's Roadhouse
$1 off Nutella
Sweet Tomato Restaurant Coupons

Well there you have it.  Hope it helps.

Have a Sunny Sunday,
Cindy

Save a Tree-Text:) Saturday, August 27th

JCPenneys is having a $10 off $25 purchase.  They are getting strict about having a coupon.  If you did not get one in the mail or paper----text COUPON to JCP365.

Maybe I'll see you there.

Be sure and check back tomorrow for a listing of the coupons that are in Sunday's papers.

Cindy

Too Cool: Friday, August 26th

Follow this Groupon Link, to get 50% off Ziplining in Branson.

http://gr.pn/ouocPJ

My friend Cathy went, and she said it was a blast.

Zipping savings your way :)

Cindy

We Can All Use a Hand: Thursday, August 25th

As times get tough, we see more and more people at stoplights and corners with a "work for food" sign.  Some I'm sure are panhandlers, but how do you know?  I'm trying to err on the side of good intentions.  I would never give money.  From working in areas of high poverty, I know that money often goes to cigarettes, alcohol, etc.  But the other day, I had an inspiration.

I told everyone a few weeks ago, how I'd gotten several canisters of Pringles from Walgreens for less than $1.  I had some in my back seat, and the last 2 men I've seen at corners---I've stuck a can of Pringles out the window.  I'm sure they wished it was a $10 bill :), but both were very appreciative.

Think what a great world it would be, if we all just gave each other a can of Pringles:)

There are 3 great coupons at krazycouponlady.com 
One for Staples, one for Shoe Carnival, and one for New York and Co.
These should come in handy for back to school shopping, and updating your fall wardrobe.  Yes, I can almost feel fall in the air.  Such a relief from the horrible summer we had.

Here's wishing you a can of Pringles :)
Cindy

Dillons Deals: Wednesday, August 24th

Here are the cream of the crop deals for Dillons.  I have only listed items that are more than 50% off, and have a coupon that we recieved in either the News Leader or Kansas City Star.

Sunny D Juice Drink-One of the items that qualifies for the $5 off 10 items.  (The items can be 10 different items if you would like.)--Coupon is from Smart Source 8/7 in the Star.  Price with coupon 49cts---76% off.  Even if you don't have the coupon, this is a great deal.

Betty Crocker Cake Mix- Also qualifies for 5 off 10.  Coupon in NewsLeader 8/7 in the General Mills Insert--75cts off 2.  This makes the mixes only 50cts each--75% off.

Campbell's Soup has a printable coupon on their website.  campbellskitchen.com   The soup is already one of the $5 off 10 items-49cts.  Print off coupons from the website and you've got a sweet deal.

Hormel Compleats-Another one of the $5 off 10 items.  Coupon was in NewsLeader 8/7.  This makes product 99cts---67% off sale price.

Kotex Pads-One of $5 off 10---coupon in Star, the Smart Source Insert---Makes price $1.49, which is 57% off sale price.  This also includes liners and tampons---which makes these items 50% off.

Kellogg's Cereals-One of $5 off 10 items--coupon in the Star on 8/7, Red Plum insert.  Makes cereal $1.79---55% off.

Carees Body Wash-Qualifies for $5 off 10. Coupons in NewsLeader and Star on 7/31, Red Plum insert.  Makes price $1.69---52% off.

Purina Beneful-One of $5 off 10.  Coupon in NewsLeader and Star on 8/7, Smart Source Insert.  Price 99cts--51% off.

Happy Hunting,
Cindy

Feed Kitty for Pennies: Tuesday, August 23rd

Go to coupons.com---type in zip code 90210, and you can print off a $2 coupon for Purina One Cat Food.  A purchase of a 1 lb. bag is less than a $1.

Keep checking as I post the best of the offers I find.

Happy Tuesday,
Cindy

DAV BARGAINS

My friend Sheryl went to the DAV store, and purchased 30 blouses for $6.  She was so excited because they were name brands in great condition.  If there is one thing that Sheryl knows, it's clothes.  She and I worked together for many years in a retail setting.

Sheryl went to the DAV store on Glenstone.  She purchased a slew of other items, including toys for her adorable grandson, and the whole bill only came to $14.

There are hundreds of ways to save, and I know I haven't thought of all of them.  Please email me at booklady500@aol.com, with any tips, so that I can share them with everyone.

Thanks Cindy

Taco Salad Anyone? Sunday, August 21st

Go to Ortega.com
Click on promotions and you can print off $1 off any 2 Ortega products.  At Target, this could make your Taco Seasoning as low as 19cts.

I had Mexican food, wonderful Mexican food, last night at my friend Jane's retirement party, but I could go for it again :)
Cindy

Red Plum is missing: Sunday, August 21st

The national insert schedules said that there was supposed to be a Red Plum insert today.  I bought my papers at Walgreens, Campbell and Battlefield.  There wasn't a Red Plum insert in either paper.  Isn't it disappointing to be all prepared with your shopping list, using information on coupon inserts, and then buy the paper, and find out that the coupons you wanted weren't sent in our region. :(

Here are today's coupons: 
NewsLeader
$1 on Glade Scents Decor Warmer/$1 on glass holder/$1on refill pack
40cts on 6 cups Yoplait yogurt/ 50cts on 8 cups
75ct on French's Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce (I don't think this was around when my kids were little, or we would have been buying it in the gallon size :)
$3.00 on Clear Care Contact Solution/ $1 on 12oz bottle
$1 on Coach Brand sports tape/ $1.50 on Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Products
$2 on Claritin 10ct/ $4 on 15ct/ $6 on 45ct
50cts off on 3 boxes Hot Pockets
$1 Glad Press & Spray Starter Kit/ $1 off 2 refills
$1 off Mitchum Deodorant
$5 off Rug Doctor rental
Olive Garden $4 off 2 dinner entrees/ $2 off 2 lunch
$1 off Glade Plug In/ $1 off 2 jar candles/ $1 off Scented Oil Candles/ 55cts off Premium Room Spray
$1 off Scrubbing Bubbles cleanser
$2 off 1 pkg Purina Dry Dog Food/ $2 off Cat Food
$1 off Triaminic Children's Fever Reducer
75cts off Excedrin 20ct/  $1.50 off 80ct
Two $1 off Purina Alpo Dog Food
$2 off Wisk 45 oz
$1 offPurina Friskies Cat Treats

Kansas City Star **denotes same as News Leader
$1 off 1 pkg. Velveeta Cheesy Skillets
75cts off 2 pkgs Dole Fruit Bowls
$1 off 2 Brach's products
**Yoplait Yogurt
40cts off Welch's Fruit Snacks
40cts off Bob Evans Side Dish/  $1 off 3
75cts off Bob Evans Sausage Patties or Links
$1 off Hidden Valley Farmhouse Originals Salad Dressing
$1 off Hidden Valley Salad Kit
$1 off 2 Glad Food Storage Products
25cts off Clorox Bleach
$4 off Brita pitcher or faucet mount/ $1 off water bottle
50cts off KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce/ $1 off Kingsford Charcoal/ 55cts off Morton Season All
$1 off 2 Clorox or Pine Sol or Tilex products/ 25cts off Clorox Disinfecting Wipes/ 50cts off 409
**Rug Doctor
**Clairitin
50cts off Nestle Dark Chocolate Morsels
**Hot Pockets
50cts off Heinz Ketchup/ $1 off 3 Ore Ida potato products/ $1 off Tyson Chicken Nuggets
$1 off 2 pkgs of Hershey's Bars
50 cts off 2 Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt
**Triaminic
**Excedrin
$2 off Loreal Hair Color/ $2 off skin care/ $1 off cosmetic item
55cts off 2 pkgs Buddig Meats
JCPenney Portrait Coupons
75cts off Planters Peanut Butter
**Clear Care
**Coach's Tape and Johnson & Johnson
**Mitchum
75cts off French's Worcestershire Sauce
75cts off French's Honey Mustard
$1 off 2 pkgs Beggin Strips for Dogs
**Purina Alpo
**Purina Dry Dog Food
**Purina Cat Treats
$1 off One a Day Vitamins
**Wisk
$1 off 2 Pantene Products
**Glade Press n' Spray
**Glade Decor Scents
**Glade Plug Ins and candles
**Scrubbing Bubbles
$1 off Act Anticavity Rinse for Kids
**Olive Garden
8 Steak n' Shake Coupons

Well in this Sunday's coupon battle, the Star has it hands down. 
Hope this helps you in deciding which paper to purchase.
Cindy

Topped 1000 Yea!: Saturday, August 20th

My blog topped 1000 views today.  1023 to be exact :)

One of the questions that has been asked by readers is, "How many papers should I buy?"  My advice would be buy at least 2, and here is why?

Tomorrow one of the hot deals at Walgreens is Crest 3D toothpaste.  If you buy 2, you get a $3 Register Reward.  If you use 2 coupons from the Procter and Gamble insert on 7/31, the price will be only 25 cents a tube.  Now that's a HOT deal :)

If everyone bought 2 Sunday papers, and even if they only got their purchase price back, just think what that could do.  How many jobs would the paper have to add, if their Sunday circulation doubled?  In reality, you will do better than just re-cooping your purchase price, but even if that's all you did----if enough of us did it---we would be giving someone a job.

Thanks for reading.  I really appreciate it.
Cindy

SKITTLES BRAIN FOOD Friday, August 19th

Go to krazycouponlady.com   There is a great coupon link for Skittles or Starburst.  School is starting.  We are going to need all of the sugar highs we can get :)

Cindy

I LV DollarTree: Friday, August 19th

I blogged about taking my son to DollarTree several days ago.  His comment was, "This Dollar Store is awesome."  High praise from a man of few words.

Today my friend Tamra was showing me pictures of her children.  I commented on what a cute headband her daughter had on.  She grinned and said, "DollarTree".  Tamra said the headbands were only $1, using one a flower from one of their silk arrangements, and you have less than $2 in an adorable accessory.

These tough economic times can wear us down---my advice, wear a flower in your hair to brighten your smile
.
Hope you have a wild weekend of savings,
Cindy

Karen's Thrifty Tips: Thursday, August 18th

I blogged about the tip that my friend Karen gave me, concerning the sale at Red Racks Thrift Store, last Sat.  Karen has gotten some fantastic deals there, a Liz Claiborne skirt, running shoes, just tons of great stuff, and all less than $2.
Karen says the best thing to do is go a couple of days early and scout out what you want, so that when you get there, in the midst of battle :)---you have a plan.  That way the crowd and chaos won't confuse and slow you down.  And Karen didn't say this, but I could tell from the note that she wrote me, she had made friends with the sales clerks, and they were glad to let her in on when the best prices were to be had.  This doesn't surprise me because Karen is such an upbeat person, you see her bright smile and immediately want to be her friend.

The other info Karen shared with me could really save on entertainment costs.  She said the Springfield Greene County Library loads their "new items" list on Wednesdays.  You can find out what new books, DVDs, CDs, are available, and you can place a hold right from your computer. 

Thanks Karen for Thursday's Thrifty Tips!
Cindy

My Coke Rewards: Wednesday, August 17th

My Coke Rewards is an easy, simple way for Coke drinkers to save money.  Go to their website--register--then enter the codes that are found on their products.  For plastic products, you get 3 points (code is under lid).  For cases--it is inside the carton.  Depending on the size 12 cans or 24, you get 10 or 20 points.  They have some neat prizes, but the most penny conscious way to redeem them is for a Coke coupon.  35 points is all it takes for the company to send you a coupon for a FREE 20 oz.  There is no shipping or handling, no costs to you at all.  You enter codes worth 35 points, and they send you a paper coupon for a FREE Coke.

This is another great thing to have older kids do.  When I was in grade school, my mother let me keep the Green Stamps and use them to buy Christmas gifts with.  I loved to lick those stamps and  paste them in the books.  I remember getting her a green round footstool, and my father this shoeshine brush kit.  It was very thrilling to give them presents that I felt like I had earned.  Much more gratifying than if they had just given me money to buy them presents.

I know, that I've been promising to give you Karen's tips for thrift store shopping, but it's getting late--so I'm going to save that for tomorrow.

Well we've made it over the hump this week for savings,
Cindy

HURRY Tuesday, August 16th

I'm getting this one up late, but it is a good one, so I hope that some of you can take advantage of it.  Go to the Living Social link below, and get $14 of Ziggie's Food for only $7.  The link is only good for 6 more hours.

Tomorrow, I plan to give you some great tips from my friend Karen, on Thrift Store shopping.

Hope it was a Thrifty Tuesday!  Cindy

https://livingsocial.com/deals/74340?ref=addthis-share2-2276...

FREE Body Wash: Monday, August 15th

Go to CVS MinuteClinic Facebook page and Like them, and you can fill out a form for FREE Body Wash.  Cheap is good, but FREE is best :)
Have a Merry Monday of savings :)
Cindy

Save Your $1: Sunday, August 14th

I've blogged about my "movie night" with my friend Barb before.  A couple of weeks ago, I gave "Country Strong", with Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw a "thumbs" up.

I also said, that we had watched plenty that weren't worth the $1, we paid.  Unfortunately, tonight's movie was one of those.  "Going the Distance" with Justin Long and Drew Barrymore, wasn't worth walking across the parking lot to Kum & Go, to rent it---let alone, the distance. 

Drew Barrymore is a very attractive woman, and Justin Long is a cute guy.  They even made a cute couple, but they had no chemistry on screen. 

If you want chemistry, watch the music video of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood singing their new duet, "Remind Me".  As they walk across the barren desert towards each other, you are afraid that they are both going to spontaneously go up in flames :)

Happy Sunday,
Cindy

Coupons! Coupons! Sunday, August 14th

Sorry for the late posting of the coupons--rough night last night:)---just kidding.  I've been having a terrible time sleeping, and I stayed up too late, and overslept.  If anyone has a cure for that, please let me know.  I wouldn't even care if I saved any money or not :)

Springfield News Leader
Below are from the Red Plum insert
75ct s off Tennessee Pride Breakfast Product
Buy1-Get 1 Suave Hair Care/ 50cts on 2 Haircare for Men/ 50cts on Haircare for Kids
$1.50 on Suave Body Lotion/ Buy 2 Body Wash-Get 1/ 50cts off 1 Deodorant
50cts off Cheer/ 50cts off Era
50cts off Bounty
50cts off Gain Detergent/ 50cts off Gain Fabric Softener/ 50cts Gain Dishwashing Liquid/ $1 off Febreeze with Gain/ 50cts off Mr. Clean Liquid or Spray
$5 off 2 Covergirl Natureluxe Products

Below are from SmartSource
$1 off Ken's 16 oz Dressing/ $1 off Ken's Marinade
2-$5 off $20 purchase at Garfield's
$1 off 2 General Mills Cereals
$1 off 1 64 oz Welch's Juice
75cts off 3 Hamburger Helper
50cts off 2 Yoplait Yogurt Cups
75cts off Eggs when you buy NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes
$1 off 2 packs of UP2U Gum/ $1 off UP2U 3 pack
$1 off Dentek Floss Picks/ $3 off Dentek Dental Guards
$1 off Ball Salsa or Pickle Mix-Flex Batch Bottle/ Free Lids when you buy 2 cases of Ball or Kerr Jars
3-$2 coupons off Post It Products/ $1 off Post It Note purchase of $5 or more
50cts off Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product
$1 off Huggies Pull Ups/ $1 off Huggie Wipes
$1 off Playtex Sport Body Wipes
$1 off Greased Lightning Cleaning Product
$4 off 1 Air Wick Freshmatic/ Buy 2-Get 1 Free Refill/ $1 off Double Fresh Warmer/ $1.50 off Compact Refill/ $1 off Flip n'Fresh
$1 off Revlon Color Cosmetic Product
$30 off Norelco SensoTouch Razor
55 cts off Reynolds Wrap
$1.50 off Excedrin 80ct or larger

Star Coupons from Red Plum  **denotes same as News Leader
35cts off Hillshire Farms Lunchmeat/ 75cts off 2 pkgs of Farm Rope or Link Sausage
**Suave Product Coupons
$1 off 2 Hefty Products
$1 off Nutra Nail
$1 off 1 Milk Bone Dog Snack/ $1.50 off 2
2-$1.50 off Snausages for Dogs
$1 off Milo's Kitchen Dog Treats 3.3 oz or smaller/ $1.50 off larger pkg
$2 off Advil/ $1 off Advil or Dimetapp for Children/ $2 off Centrum/ $5 off 3 Advil, Dimetapp or Centrum
**Tenessee Pride Breakfast Product
$1 off Clearsil
75 cts off Purina Cat Chow
50cts off Angel Soft Toilet Tissue
55cts off Vanity Fair Napkins/ 55cts off plates/ $1 off paper towels
$3 off Olay Regenerist/ Buy 1-Get 1 free body wash
**Cheer & Era
Dillons coupon $1 off Natures Bounty Vitamins and $3 off Flex a min
**Gain products
50cts off Super Pretzels soft pretzels/ 50cts off Luigi's Italian Ice
**Natureluxe Products
55cts off Sara Lee products
IHop Coupons

Below are Smart Source coupons from the Star
**Ken's coupons
**Post It coupons
**General Mills Cereals
**UP2U gum
**Hamburger Helper
**50cts off Yoplait Yogurt
$2 off GoodNites diapers
75cts off Kleenex Hand Towels
**Resolve
**Huggies Pull Ups
**NatureSweet Cherry Tomatoes
$1 0ff A1 Steak Sauce
Fazoli's Coupons
**Ball Jar Products
$1 off 2 V8 products
40cts off 3 Campbell Healthy Requests Soups/$1 off 4 Chunky, Select Harvest/ or Healthy Request
$1 off 2 Select Harvest/ $1 off 4 Chunky soups
$1 off De Wafelbakkers Frozen Pancakes
$1 off NatureMade Vitamins
**Revlon
$1 off El Monterey Mexican Snacks
4-Boston Market Restaurant
$2 off Biore Skin Care Products
**Greased Lightning Cleaner
75cts off 2 Cottonelle Toilet Paper Products/ 75cts off Flushable Moist Wipes
$5 off Norelco Hair Clipper
50cts off 3 boxes of Kleenex/ 50cts off 2- 150 ct. or larger
$1.50 off Clean n' Crunch Mini Bites for dogs
**Reynolds Wrap
**Excedrin
$1.50 off Huggies/ $3 off Little Movers/ 50cts off Huggie Wipes
$1 off Pert Shampoo/ $1 off Sure Deodorant
$2 off Playtex Tampons/ **Sport Body Wipes
50cts off Green Works Cleaning Products
**Dentatek Products
$1.50 off Seattle's Best Coffee
$1 off Schick Disposable Razors
$4 off Allegra/ $2 off Children's Allegra
$2 off EasyLiner Shelf Paper

This week it might be profitable to purchase the Star because it has so many different coupons than the NewsLeader.  The Pert Shampoo coupon can score you "free" shampoo at Walgreens with their current Register Rewards.

It's a beautiful day to be out saving :)
Cindy

Steer Clear: Saturday. August 13th

Tomorrow will begin another cycle of Walgreens Register Rewards.  Your best chance, actually your only chance, for taking advantage of these great deals, is to go to a location that is not a 24 hr. site.  I think that the location at Battlefield and Campbell, is the only 24 hr. store in Springfield, but I may possibly be mistaken on that.

Below is a preview of Register Rewards deals, starting tomorrow.
*Omega Smart Super Krill Oil $10 with a $10 RR.
*Reach Floss, Toothbrush, and Listerine:  Buy 2, Get a $3 RR. 
*Revlon Nail Enamel, $3.99, Get a $3 RR (there was supposed to be a $1 coupon in the Smart Source insert of 7/17--but that was the Sunday, that a coupon insert didn't come in the NewsLeader, and it wasn't on my list of coupons for the Star)  Even at 99cts, this is a great deal.
*Pert Plus, $3.99 with a $3 RR (there is supposed to be a coupon in tomorrow's Sunday paper---but that was one reason, why I started this blog---often coupons that are listed nationally, are not in our paper.)  This also is a great deal, even at 99cts.

Wishing you a great week of savings!

Cindy

Good As It Gets: Friday, August 12th

Today and tomorrow, JCPenneys is running a $10 off of a $25 purchase.  This gives you a 40% off whatever the regular, sale, or clearance price is.  The key to maximizing this deal is to pay for your purchases in as close to $25 dollar increments as you can.  When I have multiple purchases like this, I try to be considerate of the cashier (who may have been encouraged to discourage multiple transactions), and of the people behind me in the check out line (who I'm quite sure don't want to wait through my many transactions for a wardrobe of school clothes to buy their one pair of underwear :).
Saving money is great, but being courteous is greater.

Also my friend Karen, let me know about a BIG SALE at Red Racks Thrift Store.  Tomorrow they are going to have all shoes and clothing on sale for 98 CENTS.  Doors open at 9.  Red Racks is located in the old Hanks Furniture building, right behind Grizzly.  Karen said she scores terrific things there all the time.

Have a Fun Frugal Friday,
Cindy

School Lunch: Get Ready :) Thursday, August 11th

Very quickly, the time is approaching, when you will be packing lunch again.

Visit krazycouponlady.com, and scroll down to the middle of the page.  There is a link to smartsource.com, for a Starkist Tuna Pouch Product.  You have to follow the link.  If you go straight to the smartsource.com site, the coupon isn't available.  You can print the coupon off twice.  This makes the tuna less than 50cts.

It's a cheap tuna Thursday :)

Cindy

Dillons Deals: Wednesday, August 10th

Here are some of the great coupon deals at Dillons.  I have only included items that are more than 50% off with a coupon.
M&M's 75ct coupon from the Star on 7/10--FREE
Bugles 50ct coupon from News Leader on 7/10--74% off
Chex Mix 50ct coupon from News Leader on 7/10--74% off
Ball Park Franks 75ct coupon from Star on 8/7--62% off
Bic Pens  $1 coupon from Star on 7/31--86% off
General Mills Cereal Treat Bars 50ct coupon from News Leader on 8/7--60% off
Dannon Yogurt Products $1 coupon from the Star on 8/7--56% off
Hamburger Helper products are on sale, and there was a coupon in the News Leader this Sunday.  The coupon from July 17th will get you a better deal, but that was the Sunday that so many of the papers didn't have a coupon insert.

Have a Wonderful Savings Wednesday,
Cindy

It's a Thrifty Tuesday:) Tuesday. August 9

I went to a workshop today, and noticed one of my colleagues in this really cute blouse, in a color that looked wonderful on her.  I complimented her, and asked where she got it.  She said she bought it on her thrift store shopping day. Now, this person is very attractive, and would look adorable in a gunny sack, but it made me think about what cute things can be found in thrift stores for unbelievable prices.

A few years ago a friend of mine got married in Eureka Springs.  Her dress was gorgeous, you could have worn it on the red carpet.  When I asked where she got it, she said a local thrift shop.  It had had a small stain on it, but since she could sew, she just designed a small flower to cover it.

Another friend gets gorgeous jewelry at the $1 Jewelry Shop at the corner of National and Battlefield.

If you know of a great little out of the way place where good deals can be found, email me at booklady500@aol.com, and I will share.

Maybe since the heat has broken a bit, we can all save a little on our air conditioning:)
Cindy

Teachable Moment :) Monday, August 9th

Lesson for today :)  You don't always have to have a coupon to get a great deal :)


My son is a junior in college.  He just moved into a loft with 3 other boys.  (I'm sure if they were to read this--they would prefer that I call them men, but they are living with my baby :)---so to me they're boys :)

He said that he needed to go to Wal-Mart to get some things they needed.  This is his first year, not living at home, or in the dorm---as I think it is for his roommates, so they are finding out just what it takes to set up house keeping :)

I told him, instead of going to Wal-Mart, meet me at Dollar Tree, and then I would take him to lunch.  We picked up dishes, towels, dishwasher detergent, trash can and a few kitchen utensils.  I had to smile when he said, "This dollar store is great."  And he is right.  Dollar Tree is 10 steps above any other dollar store that I have ever been too.  I always go there if I have to buy a card (2 for $1), or balloons--only $1.  They have really cute balloon designs too.  Perfect for a birthday, or a get-well bouquet.

I hope you have many savings this Monday.
Cindy

Newspaper Coupons: Sunday, August 7th

NewsLeader:
$1 on any 3 boxes Gen. Mills cereal
75ct. Yoplait Frozen Smoothie
75ct. off 1 box Nature Valley Granola Thins/ 75ct. off 2 boxes granola bars
75ct off 1 box Fiber One Brownies/ 40 ct off Fiber One bars or brownies
50ct off 2 boxes Fruit Roll Ups
50ct off 1 box Lucky Charms cereal bars (other brands included)
40 ct. off 6 or 50ct off 8 Yoplait Yogurt/ 75 ct off 1 pkg light parfait
$1 off 4 cans of Progresso Soup
$1 off Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Mircrowavable Meal
50ct off 2 cans of Pillsbury Sweet Rolls/ 30ct off 2 cans biscuits/ 40ct off 1 pizza crust or 2 dinner rolls
75ct off 2 pkg Pillsbury Cookie Dough/ 50ct off 2 toaster streudels
$1 off 4 Totinos Pizza products/ 40ct off 2 pizza rolls
$1 off Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts
50ct off 2 Yoplait 32 oz. cartons/ 50ct off Yoplait 4 pack
50ct off Fiber One 4 pack
75ct off 2 Betty Crocker Brownie Mixes/ 75ct off cake mix & frosting/ 40ct off cookie mix
50ct off 2 Chex Snacks Mix
50ct off 20oz Bisquick
$1 off 5 Hamburger Helper products
75ct off 2 Gogurt and other kids yogurt snacks
**Above were in a separate General Mills products insert

$1 off 2 Smuckers Fruit Spreads
$1 off Emerald Breakfast products
$1 off 1 Herbal Essence or Aussie product
$2 off 1 iCool Menopause product
**Above were in Red Plum Insert

Cici's Pizza Restaurant coupons
$1 off YoPhoria Smoothies/ $1 off Hiland Ice Cream/ 30ct off sour cream or dip/ 30ct off 4 pack of Health Wise Yogurt
$1 off Woolite detergent
50ct off Scotch Packing Tape/ $2 off packing tape dispenser
50ct off Hormel Microwave Meal
$1 off St. Joseph Aspirin
$1 off 2 Lysol Wipes/ $1 off no touch hand soap system/ $1 off Neutra Air/ $1 off 2 toilet bowl products/ $1 off 2 all purpose cleaners/ $1 off disinfectant spray
$1 off Clear Eyes
$1 off Ban solid/ 40ct off other Ban product
$1 off 2 boxes Ziploc bags/ $1.50 off 2 boxes containers
35ct off 3 cans Chef Boyardee pastas
35ct off Pam
$1 off Joint Juice
Buy 3-Get 1 Free Fancy Feast Cat Food/ $1.25 on 30 cans of Fancy Feast Cat Food
$2 off Purina Beneful Dog Food/  Buy 4-Get 2 Free of prepared meals tubs/ $1 off 1 Snackin Slices
$15 off Phillips Sonicare Toothbrush/ $10 off rechargeable brush/ $5 off brush heads
$1 off 1 White Cloud Toilet paper
Logans Road House coupons
$2 off 1 Schick Razor/ $2 off refill/ 75ct off shave gel
**Above were in Smart Source insert

Kansas City Star
**Denotes same as News Leader
$1 off 2 pkgs Kelloggs cereals/ $1 off Nutri Grain Bars/ $1 off 2 pkgs Eggo frozen waffles
$1 off 2 Kelloggs Fruit Snacks/ $1 off 2 Keebler cookies/ $1 off 2 pkgs Rice Krispie Treats
$1 off 2 Morning Star veggie food products/ $1 off 2 Keebler or Nabisco multi packs
50ct off Purex Laundry detergent
$1 off 2 Dial body wash/ 35ct off 1 Dial Hand Soap or bars
Buy 2-Get1 free Renuzit Air fresheners
$1 off Loctite Super Glue
$1.50 off Soap Scrubbing Bubbles
$2 off Met-Rx Big 100 Bars/ $2 off 2 protein bars
$2 off Garnier Hair Color/ $3 off Herba Shine
**Emerald Nuts
$2 off Garnier Moisturizer
$1 off Cramp 911 Muscle Relief/ $3 off larger size
$1 off Cesar dog food/ Buy1-Get 3 cans free
$1 off Pedigree dry dog food/ $1 off pouch packs/ $1 off treats
$6 off Zyrtec 24ct allergy/ $4 off same
**Herbal Essence or Aussie Hair Products
**Smuckers
55ct off Ball Park Buns/ 75ct off 1 beef franks/ 75ct off 2 franks
$1 off Five Star notebook products/ $2 off binder
$1 off IHop frozen breakfast item
10 vitamin coupons for Sundown/ Osteo Bi-Flex/ Nature's Bounty/ Disney
$10 off 90 Second Face or Eye Lift (This I want:)
**iCool
Above were in Red Plum

**Cici's Pizza
**Sonic Care toothbrushes
$1 off 3 Activia Yogurt cartons/ $1 off 12 pack
**Pam
25ct off Sunny D
**Chef Boyardee/ Hunts Snack Packs
**Beneful Dog Food
**Fancy Feast Cat Food
$2 off 2 Kotex pads/ $1.50 off 2 liners/ $1.50 off 2 tampons
**Ziploc products
$2 off PediaSure
$1 off Avery Binder
50ct off V8 46 oz/ $1 off 6 pack/ $1 off V-Fusion or Tea 46oz./ 50ct off V Fusion 46oz
75ct off Cinnamon Land O Lakes Cinnamon Butter/ 40ct off other butter spread products/  50ct off eggs/ 50ct off 2 pkgs butter
**Joint Juice
**Ban
75ct off 2 Nabisco cookies or crackers
$1 off 3 pkgs of Stride, Trident, or Dentyne gum
50ct off Philadelphia 4pk cream cheese
$1 off Oscar Mayer Carving Board meats
**Lysol products
$1 off 3 bags Twizzlers
75ct off Mariani Dried Fruit Snacks
$1 off Smart Ones Satisfying Selections/ $3 off 10 Smart Ones meals
**Schick products
**Logans Road House
$1 off Tyson Anytizers (2 of these coupons)
**Hormel
$1 off 2 Laughing Cow products
55ct off any Gum Oral Care products
75ct off Command organizing products
**Scotch products
$1 off Febreeze Carpet Cleaning
$3 off Zegerid/ $6 off 42ct
**Clairol Hair Products
**Clear Eyes
Above were in Smart Source insert

Hope above helps you to choose which, if any paper to buy today.  Today's coupons were definitely better in the Star today, which might offset it's higher price.  At Walgreens the Star is $2, the NewsLeader is only $1.25.  The Newsleader does have all the ads (i.e. Walgreens, CVS, etc.)  but you can get those online anyway.
Hope you have a great couponing week!
Cindy

Need College Textbooks: Saturday, August 6th

Just in time for the start of the fall semester, Groupon is offering a $30 gift certificate to Student Book Exchange on Kimbrough, for only $15.  Just follow this link:
http://gr.pn/oG2GSC


Textbooks are so expensive, it's great to be able to save on those.

Save with you later :)
Cindy

Big Sam's Club News: Friday, August 5th

From now through August 7th, Sam's Club will be opening their doors to non-members.  Sam's is one of my favorite places to buy fruit.  The new one over by the Library Center is just awesome.

As of today, my blog has had 707 views.  Thanks everyone for looking, and for spreading the news about my site.  Be sure and email me at booklady500@aol.com, with any money saving tips. 

Sorry about no post yesterday.  The "Savings Center" :), had internet problems.

Hope you have a Frugal Friday!
Cindy

Discounted Gift Cards: Wednesday, Aug,3rd

Here is a link to Plastic Jungle.  I have gotten Penneys gift cards there for 14% off.  With Christmas coming up, this is a good resource to get items cheaply.  It's like taking an additional 14% off the sale price.


http://plasticjungle.extole.com/a/clk/41yJSR

As soon as I can get snow cheaply, I'll let everyone know.  I'm about to die in this heat :)

Cindy

Cool Off With Frozen Yogurt: Wednesday, August 3rd

http://livingsocial.com/deals/91753?ref=personalized-link-box-21293941&rpi=21293941

Living Social is offering another great deal.  A $10 gift certificate to Peachwave Frozen Yogurt for only $5.
Just follow above link.

I love frozen yogurt :)
Cindy

Dillons Deals: Wednesday, August 3rd

Good deals at Dillon's this week.  I am only including items that are more than 50% off reg. price, and have a coupon.
Crest Toothpaste:  Use 50ct coupon from 7/31 Sun. paper-FREE
Bic Crystal Pens:  Use coupon from the Star on 7/31-86% off
Oral B Indicator Toothbrush-Use coupon from Sun. paper-only 50cts each
General Mills Cereal Bars-Use coupon from 7/10-60% off (If you don't have the Sun. coupons from 7/10--you may be able to print some off, from coupons.com; cellfire; smartsource;shortcuts)
Hamburger or Chicken Helper-Use coupon from 7/17 (this would have to be from the Star, as that was the week that the News Leader did not have coupon inserts.)  56% off
Tide-If you buy 2, you get $2 off at register.  Use 2 coupons from 7/17, and it's 54% off.

Those are the coupon match-ups, but there are lots of other great deals, especially on school supplies.

Looking forward to saving when it's cooler:)
Cindy

Coupon for Springfield Pasta House: Tuesday, August 2nd

http://livingsocial.com/deals/85397?ref=personalized-link-box-21121175&rpi=21121175

Living Social is offering a $20 gift certificate for $10, to Springfield Pasta House.  Just follow this link.  I'll be back later with more great deals.

Happy Hot Tuesday :)

Cindy

Super Cereal Deals: Monday, August 1st

Today's Deal:  My good friend Tamra shared today's deal:)  Cereal is on sale at Dillons for $1.38 a box.  Use coupons from the paper, some boxes also have "peelie" coupons on them, and you are eating a very cheap breakfast.  Dillons will change their sale prices on Wed., so this is something you need to jump on.  Tamra also said that several varieties of cereal at Wal-Mart are only $3.
Thanks Tamra for sharing with all of us.  That's what it's all about, helping each other in this tough economy.

Here are just a few other great deals at Wal-Mart right now:
*Bic Disposable Razors 12ct.-use coupon from this Sunday's paper-78% off
*Oral B Floss Essentials, 55 yds (buy 2 and you can string it across a football field :)-coupon from this Sunday's paper-77% off
*Wishbone Salad Dressing-coupon from this Sun. paper-76% off
*Nivea Lip Care products-coupon from this Sun. paper-61% off
*Ivory Bar 3ct-coupon from 7/3-52% off
*Crest Kids' Toothpaste-coupon from this Sun. paper-50% off (have you ever tasted this stuff---believe me, only a kid could like it :)
*Tampax Tampons-coupon in this Sun. paper-50% off

Visit coupons.com, for some great printable coupons.  I always advise everyone to do this quick, each coupon is only allowed a certain number of prints, and the good ones go fast.

I apologize for not getting a recipe put on yesterday.  Sunday is movie night with my friend Barb, and by the time I got home, I couldn't make myself do another thing :)  We watched "Country Strong", with Gynneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw.  It's in Redbox right now, and definitely worth your $1---and believe me, we have been doing movie night for quite awhile now, and we've watched plenty that weren't worth a $1 :)

Today's Recipe:  Strawberry Kiwi Salad, using strawberries on sale at Price Cutter.
Peel and slice 3 kiwi and 1 avocado.  Slice strawberries.  Arrange sliced fruit on lettuce leaves, pour on a citrus dressing of your choice.

Hope you save a lot today,
Cindy