Friday, September 30, 2011

Earn Cool Prizes Friday, September 30, 2011

I have mentioned this before, but if you haven't tried it, you definitely should.  This site offers prizes just for searching that you do everyday.  No purchases required.

It's Swagbucks.  You earn "bucks" for web searching, for participating in their daily polls, etc.  I redeeme my bucks for  2 giftcards to Macaroni Grill today.

Follow my link and start earning today!

http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/booklady500

Have fun earning neat prizes,
Cindy

Back to Saving in No Time:) Friday, September 30th

Many of you know that I had a minor surgical procedure done on my leg today.  Just wanted to let everyone know that all went well.  I wanted to make today's post before those pain meds kick in :)

I'm going to post our Dillon's match ups, but I will warn you, it's a fairly sparse listing.  I am only listing items that are more than 50% off, and have a coupon from either the Star or News Leader.

Pillsbury Scrambles or biscuits--General Mills insert of 9/11, both papers---60% off
Green Giant Vegetables---General Mills insert of 9/11---both papers 56% off
Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes---General Mills insert of 8/7, both papers---52% off

That's it---not much on the list, but there's always next week :)  Cindy

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Slim Pickins: Thursday, September 29th

Best deal today is on Dentek Floss Pics.  Visit Dentek.com and you can print off $1 coupon, which makes these free at Wal-Mart.

Free is good!

Cindy

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Time to get out those Fall decorations: Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

One of the neatest places to get cute decorating items at a reasonable price is Gordmans.  My friend Barb let me know that if you visit their website, you can print off a coupon for 15% off your entire purchase.

I will try to put up Dillons coupon match-ups tomorrow.  I tutor on Wednesday nights, so my days are about 14 hours long.

I have yawned 5 times writing this post :)
Cindy

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chew Away Your Fat :) Tuesday, September 27th

I have read many magazine articles which say, people who chew gum, burn more calories.  So if you're trying to lose a few pounds, (and who isn't)  you are in luck:)  Go to Target.com, then visit their coupon site---you can print off a coupon $1 off a 3 pack of Orbit gum.  At Target this makes the 3 pack only 67cts.

This coupon is a manufacturer coupon, so you can use it anywhere.  Often the coupons on the Target site are manufacturer coupons.  Unless a coupon says "Target Only", or is specifically for a Target store brand, it can be used anywhere.  Often the place you get the coupon from, or the site you print the coupon from, may not be the best place to use it.

In many cases, I will pick up a coupon from a pad on a store aisle.  I may not need the product right then, or I may want to wait until I find it on sale somewhere.  When the item goes on sale, it may not be at the store that I got the coupon from----but if it is a manufacturer coupon it is accepted any place that carries the item, I can use it.

Got to go----if I chew all night, I probably won't burn off the calories from all the candy corn that I ate today.  Candy corn mixed with peanuts is my "fall" guilty pleasure.

Cindy

Monday, September 26, 2011

Coupon Clipping Services: Monday, September 26, 2011

My friend Holly emailed me yesterday about a site that she loves couponsthingsbydede.com

This is a coupon clipping service.  The extreme couponers that you see on television almost always subscribe to a coupon clipping service.
It is against the law to sell coupons, but what the services charge you for is "handling".  Holly says what she loves about this is that you can get only the coupons you are interested in, thus not having to deal with coupons that you don't want, as you do when you purchase the Sunday papers.

I have not used a service before, but I do plan to at some point.

I want to thank Holly for sending me this tip.  Please email me any tips you have so that I can share with everyone.  100 heads are better than 1 :)

Hope you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.  I had a lovely short walk at lunch.  The best things in life really are free :)

Cindy

Sunday, September 25, 2011

2,047 :) Sunday, September 25th, 2011

As of today, my blog has had 2,047 views.  Thanks so much for reading, and for referring your friends. 

Here is today's coupon listings.  Sorry they are posted so late, but it was a 6 and a half day work week, and I needed the morning to recover :)

News Leader

Red Plum Insert:
50cts off Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk/  50cts off 2 cans evaporated milk
$1 off California Frozen Pizza--this my friend K.T.'s favorite
$10 off 2 Olay Regenerist Products/  $2 off Pro-X Cleansing
$1 off Secret Twin Pack Deodorant
Buy 3/ Get 1 Free Uncle Ben's Rice
50cts off Tide
$3 off 2 Pantene Products--my friend who is a former hair dresser swears by Pantene
Buy 1/ Get 1 Free Friskies Crispy Cat Treats
$3 off Pro Nutrient or Centrum Specialist Vitamins/ $3 off Pro Nutrient Vitamins
$10 off your first $50 purchase from Fingerhut (Gee, I haven't hears of Fingerhut in years, but my mom used to shop Fingerhut all the time.)

Smart Source Insert:
$1 off 2 boxes off Cheerios
$1 off 2 boxes off Fiber One
75cts off 2 pkgs. Pillbury Cookie Dough
$1 off Glade Plugin Scented Oil Twin Refill or 2 Single Refills/ $1 off any 2 Glade Jar or Scented Oil Products/ 55cts off Glade Premium Room Spray
$1 off Popcorn Indiana Kettlecorn Family Size Bag (If you haven't tried their Cinnamon Kettle Corn, you are missing out.  And it's low in calories.)
50cts off Brawny Paper Towels
50cts off KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce or Marinade/ $2 off Meat when you purchase Kingsford Charcoal/  55cts off Morton Season All
$1 off Clearasil
$1 off 64oz. Welch's Grape Juice
$1 off Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair/  $2 off furniture care products/  $2 off Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning/  55cts off any Shout product/  75cts off any Scrubbing Bubbles Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner/  $1 off any 2 Windex products/  $1 off any Windex Multi Surface products
$1 off Freschetta Artisian Pizza Crusts
Chuck E. Cheese Products

K.C.Star Coupons  **denotes same as News Leader

Red Plum Insert:
BD Mongolian Grill $5 off dinner for 2/  20% off lunch M-F.
55cts off State Fair Corn Dogs
75cts off Jimmy Dean Product
$1 off any bottle of C&H Agave Necter
50cts off Superpretzet Soft Pretzel/  50cts off pretzeldogs
**Uncle Ben's Rice
$1.50 off any 3 bags of Mars candy (definitely need this one with Halloween coming up)
$2 off Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color Products
$1 off 1 Milk Bone Mini Dog Snacks/  $1.50 off any 2 Milk Bone Dog Snacks
$1.50 off Kibbles n' Bits Dog Food
Buy 1/ Get 1 Meaty Bone products
**Centrum and Pro Nutrient Vitamins
**Friskies Cat Treats
**Tide
**Pantene
**Secret Deodorant
**Olay Regenerist

Smart Source:
**Freschetta Pizza Crust
$1 off 2 Sunsweet Plum or Dried Fruit Products
**Cheerios
**Fiber Ones
**Pillsbury Cookie Dough
$1 off 2 Mission Chip or Dip Products
**Indian Popcorn
**KC BBQ Sauce/ Kingsford Charcoal/ Morton's Seasoning
$1 off Stouffer's Family Size Entree
**Pledge/ Scrubbing Bubbles/ Shout/ Windex
**Glade products
75cts off Softsoap Body Wash/  35cts off hand soap/  50cts off bars
$2 off Glad Sense & Spray Starter Kit/  $1 off Press & Spray Products
50cts off 1 Irish Spring Body Wash or 2 multi bar packs/ 50cts off 1 deodorant
$1 off 2 packs Extra Dessert Delights Gum (I love this gum.)
$1 off 24ct. Zantack
$1 off teen or adult One a Day Vitamins/ $3 off 2
$1 off Pyrex glass storage products
$2 off 1 Schick Slim Twin or Quattro Disposable Razor Pack/  $4 off 2
$2 off Schick Quatro Titanium Razor or Trimmer/  $2 off Titanium refill/  55cts off Edge Shave Gel
$4 off Quatro for women refill/  $2 off Quatro razor
$1 off Revlon Beauty Tool
$1 off Bissell Carpet Cleaning Powder or Foam
$1 off Blink Tears or GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops/  $1 off 12 oz. or larger of Complete Multi-Purpose Solution/  $1 off Complete Blink N Clean Lens Drops or Lubricant Eye Drops
$1 off John Frieda Frizz Ease
$1 off IcyHot
$1 off Duncan Hines Whole Grain Muffin Mix
50cts off Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef's Favorites
**Chuck E. Cheese coupons

Okay, that's the round up.  One thing I have noticed since I began listing the coupons in both papers is that the Star is always much heavier on the pet food and treats coupons.  So if you are a dog or cat lover, definitely look into a Star purchase.

It's cool and nice outside, so off I go.  Have a great Sunday.
Cindy

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Diaper Deals: Saturday, September 24, 2011

Great deals going on right now in all kinds of places.

Visit dealiciousfinds.com---they have instructions on how to get Fisher Price diapers from Amazon, really cheap.

JCPenneys is having a coupon sale--$10 off $40/  $15 off $60/  $20 off $80.  They have some great $2.97 deals.  I found a purse for $2.97 and a pair of Briggs pants for $2.97.

Okay, this isn't a coupon, and I'm sure you've seen it advertised on TV,  I just wanted to give a "thumbs up" to the Bacon Ranch Chicken Flatbread Sandwich, that is now 99cts at Taco Bell.

Check back tomorrow for the coupon listings.
Cindy

Friday, September 23, 2011

Crock Pot Season: Friday, September 23 ,2011

A friend of mine is in love with her crock pot.  My main complaint with crock pots, like a lot of our neat kitchen gadgets, is they are hard to clean.  That problem has been solved by the Reynolds company.  Type reynoldskitchens.com in your search bar, and then choose promotions from the access screen.  They have several coupons for several products.  The crock pot liners have a $1 coupon, and when purchased at Wal-Mart, are only 92 cents.

I have been asked what I suggest to people who don't have printers, since there are so many great printable coupons on the internet now.  I go to the library to print mine, as I don't have a printer either.  The copies are a dime, but if I print off a coupon like the one above---I'm still ahead 90cts :)

Hope the weather stays great for all the fall festivals.  My friend Laura is going to the Walnut Festival, which I think is in Walnut Grove.  She says she gets lots of neat, reasonably priced Christmas gifts there.  I truly believe the earlier you start Christmas shopping, the more likely you are to stay within your budget.

Hope you have a FREE and CHEAP Friday,
Cindy

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Dillon's Coupon Matchups: Thursday, September 22

Just in time for your weekend shopping---Dillon's coupon match-ups.  I am only listing items that are 50% or more, using a coupon.

Milk Bone Dog Treats-$1 Star coupon in 9/18 Smart Source Insert--57% off **This qualifies for Buy 10/Get $5 off
Scotch Brite Cleaning Tools-75cts or $1 Star coupon in 9/18 Smart Source Insert--67% off**This qualifies for Buy 10/Get $5 off
Libby's Canned Vegetables-$1 off 4 cans, coupon in both papers 8/28--Red Plum insert--62% off
Kraft Salad Dressing-$1 off 2, Star coupon--Smart Source Insert 8/28--60%**This qualifies for Buy 10/get $5 off
Yoplait Yogurt 32 oz-50cts off, coupon in both papers, General Mills Insert "Everyday Saver" 9/11--80%  **This qualifies for the Buy 10/get $5 off
Yoplait Yogurt Cups-75cts off 2, coupon in both papers, General Mills Insert 9/11--60%**This qualifies for Buy 10/$5 off
Trident Gum-$1 off 3, Star coupon 9/18, Smart Source Insert---59% off
Skinny Cow Candy 6ct-$1 off Star coupon 7/31--57% off**Buy 10/$5 off
Dannon Activiia Yogurt-$1 off 3 Star coupon 9/11---56% off
Prego Spaghetti Sauce-75cts off 2 Star coupon 9/11---56% off**Buy 10/$5 off
New York Garlic Bread-40cts off Star coupon 9/18---54% off**Buy 10/$5 off
Fiber One Chewy Bars-40cts off,  coupon in both papers 9/11---53% off**Buy 10/$5 off

Coupons are regional.  Often the match ups listed on the national site don't correspond to what we received here in our area.  If you think my local match ups can assist someone in saving money, please let them know about my blog.

A coupon for Logan's Roadhouse was in last Sunday's paper (both News Leader and Star).  My friend Barb and I went (using our coupon of course :).  We had a great burger, sweet potato fries, and a cinnamon roll sundae to die for :)  This was my first time to go, and I would definitely give it two thumbs up.

Thanks for reading,
Cindy

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

End Hump Day Heartburn:) Wednesday, September 21st

Visit CVS.com and print of a $4 coupon for Prevacid,  You can also print off a rebate form---which will make the Prevacid FREE!

I love FREE!

Antacids are so expensive, and talk about something that is not fun to spend money on.  So while I'm not great at the Mail In Rebate thing, this is one that I will definitely take advantage of.

My blog has had 1,968 views.  Thank you all very much.  I'm getting excited about hitting the 2000 mark.  Please let your friends know to visit my blog----to get the "Deal of the Day".

Cindy

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Get "Tiger" Something New: Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Visit Coupon Pro---scroll about 3/4 of the way down the page, and you will find a link for a Petsmart coupon, that will give you 15% off your entire purchase.

The weather is getting very nice, maybe it's time to get Fido a new leash :)

Someone asked me the other day if I had grandchildren.  I said I don't even have a grand dog.  My daughter does share custody of a very cute Japanese Chin named "Lola".
The other day her roommate came home in the middle of the day and picked up Lola.  My daughter said it was a good thing her roommate had called to tell her that she was picking Lola up, because if she had came home, and Lola had been gone, she would have packed her "stuff" and left .  There was no way she was facing her roommate without Lola :)

Hope your Tuesday was terrific,
Cindy

Monday, September 19, 2011

Score for Sister In Law: Monday, September 19th

The best department store for clearance is without a doubt JCPenneys.  I found a pair of Worthington pants in my sister-in-law's size for $2.97.  Penneys often has items on their clearance racks for $2.97-$5.97.  The key is to search. 

As the fall weather makes our next few weekends very nice, I am expecting to see some garage sales popping up.

If you know of a great garage sale or fall bazaar coming up, let me know at booklady500@live.com
I'll share with everyone.

Wishing you Many Mondays of Savings,
Cindy

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Thin Inserts :( Sunday, September, 18th

Inserts in both the News Leader and the Star are pretty thin, but here goes:

Springfield News Leader

Red Plum
55cts off Sara Lee Thin Buns (these are great by the way)
50cts off any Sprayway product
$1 off PF Chang's Home Menu Meals for 2
75cts off Crest Pro Health Mouth Wash
$1 off 2 pkgs. Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls (besides speaking "Peanut Butter & Jelly"---I can also converse in Cinnamon Rolls :)  $1 off 2 pkgs. Rhodes Warm n' Serve Rolls
$4 off any size Ultra Food for Dogs

Smart Source Insert
$1 off 2 pkgs Cream of Wheat
$4 off Prevacid---also a rebate form that refunds the price of a 28ct. box
25cts off Campbell's "Good for Cooking" Soups
45cts of 1 pkg Archway Cookies
40cts off Jet Dry Finishing Cleaner/  40cts off rinse
Logan's Roadhouse-$3 off $10/   $5 off $20
$4 off 1 Zyrtec-24 ct or larger
50cts off Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn
$1.50 off Excedrin 80ct. or Larger
$1.50 any Bon Appetit Frozen Meal
$1 off Airwick Twin or 2 Single Refills/  Buy 2/get 1 free candles/  $2 off 5.29oz candle/  $1 off Flip n' Fresh
$1 off Oxi Clean Stain Remover/ $1 off Liquid or MaxForce Power Paks/ 75cts off Pre-Treater
Packet of coupons from Little Caesar's Pizza
Dillon's insert with $1 off Aveeno Hair Care/ $1.50 off Silk Pure Almond Milk and Kashi cereal/  $2 off Sundown Vitamins/  $2 off 3 or 5 gallon Primo Water

Star--**denotes same as News Leader

Smart Source
Steak n' Shake Coupons
$2 off Pedia Sure
50cts off 1 Brach's product
75cts off Tabasco Sauce
40cts off New York Texas Toast (that really seems like an oxymoron doesn't it :)
$1 off Marzetti Caramel Dip
$1 off 1 pkg Wonderful Pistachios
**Cream of Wheat
**Campbell's Soups
**Archway Cookies
**Jolly Time Popcorn
75cts off Planter's NUTrition bars (get it NUTrition :)---seriously who thought that up,  and you guys think I'm corny
**Logan's Roadhouse
75cts off 1 pkg Dole Fruit Cup
**Bon Appetit
$1 off 3 pks of Trident Gum
$1 off Tom's Toothpaste or Mounthwash/ $1 off deodorant/  $1 off bar soap
**Oxi Clean
75cts off any Sea Best Product
60 cts off Pepperridge Farm Goldfish Bread (okay, I think the kids would love this---it's thin sandwich buns shaped like a goldfish---how cool is that)
75cts off Scotchbrite Sponges/ $1 off cleaning tool
$1 off Finish Gelpac
$1 off Infusium Shampoo or Conditioner
$5 off Revlon Age Defying product
$1 off Arm and Hammer Oxi-clean
$1 off Spot Shot Carpet Cleaner
50cts off Johnsonville Italian Sausage
$3 off any 2 Schick Slim Twin or Triple Disposable Razors/  $1 off 1 of same
**Prevacid
$1.50 off 2 Busy Bone Dog Treats/  $1 off 2 of same/  $1.00 off same
**Excedrin

Red Plum
$1 off Garnier Shampoo or Conditioner
**PF Chang
$1.00 off 2 Pedigree Dog Treats (by the way, doesn't the dog, with the fake smile, used in this ad, remind you of Chuckie :)
**Sprayway
**Crest
50cts off Cooking Light magazine/  $1 off Real Simple
2 Dillons coupons---$1 off Ester C Vitamins/  $1 off Sundown Vitamins
$1 off Whiskas Dry Food for Cats/  Buy 1-Get 2 Free Whiskas Trays
Buca Restaurant Coupons
**Sara Lee Sandwich Thins
**Rhodes Rolls
$1 off 2 pkgs Cheez Its
$5 off 90 Second Eye Lift (Felt like I could have used that this morning :)
$2 off Ahhh Bra

Well, there you have it.  I have to declare the Star as the winner this Sunday.  Remember buy as many papers as you can pay for using the coupons.  Increasing paper circulation helps our economy. 

Your Economy Crusader:)
Cindy

Saturday, September 17, 2011

It's Chili Weather: Saturday, September 17th

Amazon is offering "The Everything Soup, Stew & Chili Cookbook" as one of it's FREE Kindle apps right now, and you don't even need a Kindle to download.  You can download to your phone or computer.

Doesn't the damp cold weather make you hungry for hot soups and chili :)

JCPenneys is having great clearance sales right now. I found a pair of Worthington pants for $2.97.  Can't beat that with a stick.

Check back tomorrow for the coupon listings.

Hope it was a Souper Saturday :)  (Aren't my sign offs the worst :)

Cindy

Friday, September 16, 2011

Finally Friday: September 16, 2011

There are many places to get coupons---newspapers, internet, in the stores that you shop.  Another great source for coupons, is the magazine "All You".  Right now you can go to coupons.com, and print off a $1 coupon for "All You", as well as some other great magazines.

One of my children does not speak English.  As I was introducing her, I said that she did not speak any English.  One of her 5 yr. old playmates, turns around and says, "She speaks peanut butter and jelly :)"

I thought to myself,
from the width of my backside,
it's clear that I speak that language fluently :)

Cindy

Thursday, September 15, 2011

A Free White Smile: Thursday, September 15, 2011

If you purchased the KC Star last weekend, you can get a great deal on Crest toothpaste.  The 5.8 oz. size sells for $2.50.  If you buy 2, you receive a $3.00 Register Reward.  Using 1 of the coupons from the Star, which is $2 off 1 tube---you would be getting the toothpaste for FREE.  If you happen to have purchased 2 copies of the Star, and this deal is a $2 money maker.

My favorite money saving stories are the ones where the person saving the money, also gets to help out someone less fortunate.  My friend Sheryl is a bargain Queen :)  I told you about her great thrift store shopping trip a few weeks ago.  I saw her yesterday, and she was telling me about a program that is offered at her favorite thrift store located at Campbell and Division.  That store has what is called "spot the pocket".  If you find an item with a pocket tag on it, the item is FREE.  On her last trip, she spotted the pocket on a pair of little girls' jeans.  Sheryl has a very handsome grown son, and a lovely daughter and grandson, but no little girls.  She picked up the jeans and plans to donate them to the PTA clothing bank.

Remember if you have any great tips or money saving ideas, please let me know at booklady500@aol.com
It has never been more important for us all to lend a helping hand to each other.

Cindy

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Dillons' Coupon Match Ups Wednesday, September 14th

Below are coupon match ups for Dillons.  I have only included items which have a newspaper coupon and are more than 50% off.

Yoplait Yogurt 32oz.  Coupons are in the General Mills insert of 9/11 and 8/7.  This is included in the buy 10/get $5 off sale.  With coupons and promotions, it is 80% off.
Colgate Toothpaste- coupon in 8/28, Smart Source insert.  80% off
Kraft Salad Dressing-coupon in 8/28 Smart Source insert (KC Star only)--part of the buy 10/get $5--buy 10/get $5--60%off
Yoplait Yogurt 4-8ct-coupon in 9/11, General Mills nsert (Everyday Saver)--60% off
Skinny Cow Candy---coupon in Red Plum insert (KC Star only)--part of buy 10/get $5--57% off
General Mills Fiber One Chewy Bars--coupon in 9//11 General Mills insert (Everyday Saver)--part of buy 10/get $5  **I worked for an administrator once, who lost 30 lbs, and he gave credit to Fiber One Bars.  He said they kept him really regular :)

Wishing you a Wednesday of Savings :)
Cindy

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

2 Great Deals and 1 Fun Idea

Visit ubykotex.com---and print off a $1 coupon. Yucky, but necessary, so why not save a little money on this necessity.

Dealiciousfinds.com---has a link to a FREE Kindle book, "Saving for Retirement (without living like a pauper or winning the lottery) "

Fun Idea:  Where I work, people bring in issues of magazines that they have finished reading.  Staff can pick out magazines that they would like to read, the bring them back, and the whole cycle starts again.  Ask for a 10ct donation for every magazine taken.  Use the $ for charity, a prize (everyone who donates a magazine gets a chance to win the dimes at the end of the month), or some type of treat for the office.  You could have cupcake day.  I love cupcake day :)

Hope your Tuesday was filled with terrific savings,
Cindy

Monday, September 12, 2011

Monday: September 12, 2011

I have always been a proponent of saving money, not so I could have a year's supply of deodorant, not so I could have a million dollars in savings; but so that I could save on items that weren't all that important to me---to spend that money on things that were---like a vacation to the Bahamas, or anywhere that has a palm tree :)

To this end, I have urged you to buy as many papers as your coupon usage would pay for.  This week I looked at the Star, and figured out which coupons I was sure that I would use.  Now, keep in mind, I am single, don't cook much, but I do help my children on occasion with grocery items and other sundries. 

These are the coupons from the Star that I will definitely use:
The Airwick coupon for $4---this week with the Register Reward---it's only 99cts.
$1 off 2-8oz. bags of Reese's Pieces--what can I say, I'm weak:)
50cts off Johnson's Baby Powder
$1 off 3 Ziploc Products
$1 off 2 pks. of UP2U gum
$4 off Red Lobster Entrees (did I mention it's Endless Shrimp)
$1 off 4 Totino's pizzas (these are for my college age son)
$1 off 9oz. bag of Pretzel M&M's (there's that weakness again :)
$3 off Body Source Whey Protein (also for my son)
$1 off Truvia Natural Sweetener  (this is to make up for the M&M's and Reese's Pieces :)

From the Star alone---I will save over $17.  Most of these items I buy on a regular basis, and are non-perishable---so I could easily justify buying two or more Star copies at $2 a piece.  In reality, I'm making $15 on each paper.

Sit down, look at the list of coupons and figure out how many papers you could justify purchasing.  It's a fantastic circle---you buy extra papers---newspaper hires more workers due to increased sales-those workers spend their money in the local economy.

Remember, if you come across any great deals---email me at booklady500@live.com
so I can share with everyone

Hope it was a Money Saving Monday :)
Cindy

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Sad Day Sunday: September 11th

It's hard to think of daily activities on such a sad day in our history.  It broke my heart that day, and the continuing stories of the lives that were forever changed on that day, continue to do so.

Today's Coupons-News Leader

Red Plum Insert
$1 off any Bayer Aspirin/  $2 off Advanced
55cts off Jack's Pizza
75cts off 2 jars Ragu
$2 off Knorr Homestyle Stock
$1 off Purina Dog Chow or Little Bites
$1 off Purina Tidy Cat
$1.50 off 10 cans Alpo/  $2 off 12 cans
75cts off Purina Whisker Lickins
$1.50 off 2 pkgs. Bonz/  $1 off 2 pkgs. Beggin Strips
$1 off Purina Kit & Kaboodle
50cts off Starkist Autentico
$5 off a $20 check at Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe

Smart Source Insert
$2.50 off 6 lb bag of Nutrish Dog Food/  $1 off Nutrish Dog Treats
75cts of Sunsweet Prune Jucie/  75cts off Sunsweet Plumsmart Juice
50cts off Swanson canned chicken
$2 off 1 Benefiber/  $2 off One Stick Pack Benefiber
$1.50 off Poise Hourglass Pads/  $1 off Poise Products
$5 off any Precise Pain Reliever-good this week only/  $2 off Precise product
$5 off Ben Gay Cold Therapy
$1 off Mid Nite Sleep Aid
$1 off 1 Aveeno/  $3 off 2
$1 off 2 pks. UP2U gum/  $1 off 2- 48pc. bottles/   $1 off 3- 15pc. bottles
$3 off 1 Easy Clean Carpet Cleaner/  75cts off 1 Resolve Carpet Cleaner
$1.50 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste/  75cts off Optic White Toothbrush
$1 off Colgate Pro-Relief Toothpaste/  75cts off Pro-Relief Toothbrush
50cts off French Fried Onions
Free Airwick Warmer with a Scented Oil purchase/  $4 off Ultra or Compact Starter Kit/  $1 off 1 twin refill or 2 single refills/  $1.50 off 1 Compact refill/  $1.50 off 1 Freshamatic Ultra Refill
$1 off Gas Ex/  $3 off Prevacid
$5 off Bausch & Lomb Ocuvite Vitamins
$4 off Bausch & Lomb eye drops
75cts off Colgate Total Toothpaste
50cts off 1 Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat
$4 off Bausch & Lomb antihistimine products/  $1 off Opcon-A eye drops
$1 off any Dulcolax Product/  $3 off 2 Dulcolax Products
Red Lobster $4 off 2 dinner entrees/  $3 off 2 lunch entrees--and it's ENDLESS SHRIMP TIME :)
Steak N' Shake Coupons

2nd Smart Source Insert
50cts off 1 Stove Stop Stuffing Mix
35cts off West Pac Frozen Vegetable
$1.50 Springer Mtn. Farms Chicken
$2 off case bottled water when you buy 2 Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Products/  55cts off diced ham
$1 off Zest Body Wash/ $1 off Zest 3 Bar Soap Pack
75cts off Vlasic Pickles

Everyday Saver Insert
75ts off Betty Crocker Fun da-middles Cupcake Mix
75cts off Yoplait Frozen Smoothie
$1 off 3 Boxes General Mills Cereals
2-  75ct coupons for Yoplait Children's Yogurt products
75cts off Yoplait Light Parfait
75cts off 3 pkgs. Hamburger Helper
60cts off 3 Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables/  40cts off 1 Green Giant Just for One
50cts off 2 Green Giant Steamer Vegetables
40cts off 2 Pillsbury pizza crust, breadsticks, dinner rolls etc.
$1 off 4 cans of Progresso Soups
75cts off 2 boxes of Nature Valley Granola Bars/  75cts off Granola Thins
50cts off 2 boxes Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
40cts off 1 box Fiber One Bars
50cts off 1 box Lucky Charms Treat Bars
50cts off 32 oz Yoplait Yogurt/ 50cts off 1 4 pack/  50cts off 1 multi-pack/ 40cts off 6 cups/  50cts off 8 cups/  50cts off 2 cups Greek Yogurt
30cts off Pillsbury Sweet Rolls/  75cts off 2 pkgs. of refrigerated cookie dough/  50cts off 2 toaster streudels/  $1 off Sweet Moments refrigerated desserts/ 30cts off 2 cans of Grand Biscuits/  40cts off 2 cans Crescents
50cts off 2 boxes Betty Crocker Potatoes
40cts off 2 pkgs. Totino Pizza Rolls/  $1 off 4 Totino's Frozen Pizzas/  75cts off 1 Pizza Stuffers
$1 off Pillsbury Egg Scrambles
75cts off 1 pkgs Chex Mix Muddy Buddies

Kansas City Star  **denotes same as News Leader

Smart Source Insert
**Tyson Grilled & Ready
30cts off gallon Roberts Milk/  30cts off 3-6oz yogurts/  30cts off 16oz dip or sour cream
**Vlasic Pickles
**Easy Clean & Resolve Carpet Cleaners
50cts off Gorton's Salmon
75cts off Mitchum Deodorant
50cts off Easy Off Oven Cleaner/  75cts off Lime a Way/  50cts off cook top or bbq grill cleaner/  75cts off 1 Mop & Glo product/  $1  off Old English
$2 off Scotch Fur Fighter
$3 off Allegra Allergy/  $2 off Children's Allegra
$1 off Paseo bath tissue or toilet paper/ 50cts off facial tissues
**Air Wick coupons
**Sunsweet Juice Products
Baskin Robbins Coupons-  $1 off Cappuccino Blast/ $3 off cake/  $1 off frozen beverage/  50cts off 2 scoop sundae
$4 off Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit/  $1 off refill
40cts off 4 Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soups/  40cts off 3
40cts off 3 cans of Spaghetti O's
50cts off 2 cans of Select Harvest Soups/  $1 off 4 Cans Chunky
60cts off Swanson canned chicken
$1 off 2 bottles of V8 Splash
75cts off 2 jars Prego
$1 off 2 Campbell's Slow Kettle Style Soups/ 40cts off Healthy Request
$1 off 3 Activia Selects or 1 12 pk.
**Ben Gay
**Precise Pain Relievers
$1.50 Huggies Diapers/ $3 off Little Movers/ 50cts off Baby Wipes
$2 off Non-Drowsy Claritin 10ct/  $4 off 24 ct/  $2 on any
**Poise
Denney's Coupons 99cts off entree/ 20% off entire check/ $5 off any check $20 or more
$1 off 2 8oz bags of Reese's or Hershey's candy
$1.50 off Star Bucks coffee/  $2 off new varieties House Blend or Breakfast Blend
**Aveeno
75cts off 2 pkg of Cottonelle Toilet Paper
**Benefiber
Boston Market Coupons
**Stove Top
50cts off any Johnson's Baby Product
**Mid Nite Sleep Aid
**Gas X
**Nutrish Dog Food
**Colgate Pro Relief products
**Colgate Optic White Products
Buy 1/Get 1 Speed Stick Deodorants
**Colgate Total
$1 Woolite Carpet Cleaner/ $1 off Stomp n' Go
$1 off 3 Ziploc products
**Westpac Vegetables
**Dulcolax
$3 off Roasted Meals Dog Food/ $1.50 Beef or Chicken Treats
$1 off 10 oz. Larger Grande Tortilla Chips/  $1 off Krunchers Potato Chips
**UP2U gum
$3 off Petsmart Cat Food
$1.75 off Similasan Eye Allergy products
$1 off a Queen Latifah product from Covergirl
$2 off Gain or Tide powder
$2 off Crest Complete Toothpaste/ Scope/ Oral B Complete Toothbrush or Floss
**Red Lobster Products

**Every Day Saver Insert Same as News Leader

Red Plum Insert
$1 off DiGiorno's Large Pizza
$1 off 9oz or larger M&M's
**Jack's Pizza
$2 off Your Life Multi Vitamins/ $1 off Nature's Bounty Vitamins
$2 off Purex Laundry Detergent
75cts off Johnsonville Smoked Chicken Sausage/ 50cts off Mahatma or Water Maid Rice
$2 off Garnier Ultra Lift
50cts off 2 Pop Secret Products
$1 off Emerald Nuts or Breakfast on the Go
**Purina Dog Chow
**Tidy Cat
**Alpo Dog Food
 **Whisker Lickin's
**Bonz and Beggin Strips
**Kit n' Kaboodle
$1 off 2 boxes Raisin Bran
$2 off Body Force Whey Protein
**Multi Life & Nature's Bounty vitamins (these are Dillon's coupons)
$5 off Dermasilk Eye Lift
**50cts of Starkist Autentico
$1 off Truvia natural sweetener
**Bayer products
$5 off Slim Shots

I know each and everyone of you join me in prayer today, for all who lost loved ones in 9/11 and for our country.

Cindy

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Free Fun: Saturday, September 10, 2011

Tonight my friend Barb and I went to Branson Landing and enjoyed one of the free outdoor concerts that they have several times throughout the year.  Jake Simpson, 2 time winner of Star Search, played with his band "The Four Jacks".  We had been to one of their concerts at the Landing last year, and they were great. So we really looked forward to getting to see them again, and we weren't disappointed.  You go down a couple of hours early, stake out your spot with your lawn chair----eat, shop---and then go and enjoy the concert.  Check their web site for a list of more outdoor concerts and activities.

Several blog readers have told me that they pick up their hair care products at JCPenneys.  I wanted to let you know that they are having a great sale right now. 

Check back tomorrow for coupon listings from the News Leader and the Star.
Cindy

Friday, September 9, 2011

Brain Food :) Friday, September 9th

Go to coupons.target.com and you can print a $1 coupon off 2 pkgs of Skittles.  The small bags sell for 69cts, so you could get them for 19cts.

At zantacotc.com, you can print off a $5 coupon towards a 24 pk or larger.  I will definitely be using this one.  I took 2 last night :(

I have always wanted to have a facial.  Many times when I tell someone what a beautiful complexion they have, they give credit to facials.  Right now Living Social is offering a great deal on one.  Click on the link below, and we'll get beautiful together :)
https://livingsocial.com/deals/41330?ref=addthis-share2-2550...

And after I get beautiful :)  I'm going to use my Groupon to the Blue Bull Bar & Grill for burgers.  If you would like to join me---put the link below in your address bar.

 http://gr.pn/nTgu6t

Beauty & Burgers---what a great combo.
Cindy

Thursday, September 8, 2011

As Promised :) Thursday, Sept. 8th

Dillons Coupon Matchups:  I am only listing items that have a coupon, which are more than 50% off.

Old Spice Deodorant:  This qualifies as a buy 4 get $4 off.  Use your coupon from the Proctor & Gamble insert of 8/28-$1 off 2--making it 80% off.  It was in both papers.
Same deal above applies for Secret Deodorant.  Coupons and promotions are exactly the same.

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls:  Printable coupons at various sites.  Coupons.com is the one I went to, put in zip 90210.  Rolls are on sale for $1, coupons are 40cts to 50cts off two (depending on where you print from).  Final price is 60cts--which is around 65% off regular price. Coupon from General Mills insert in the News Leader makes these 72% off.
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, same date and insert---67% off.
Pillsbury Grands, same date and insert----61% off.

Crest Complete or 3D toothpaste.  Qualifies for $4 off 4.  Coupon is from P&G 8/28, in both papers.  72% off. 

Dawn Dish Liquid:  Qualifies for $4 off 4.  50ct coupon from P&G 8/28.  72% off.

Febreeze Effects:  Qualifies for $4 off 4.  Coupon is from P&G 8/28.  72% off.

Hope these match ups help you score some great deals.


Febreeze Set & Refresh:  Qualifies for $4 off 4.  Coupon from P&G 8/28. 72% off.

Gillette Body Wash:  $4 off 4.  Coupon from P&G 8/28.  72% off.

Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner:  $4 off 4.  Coupon from Red Plum 8/7.  70% off.

Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo or Conditioner:  $4 off 4.  Coupon from Red Plum 8/7.  70% off.
**The coupons for this and the Aussie were in both papers.

Hope these match ups help you to save lots of money on things you need.
Cindy

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Free Fountain Drinks: Wednesday, Sept. 7th

If you have a fancy phone---Iphone, Droid, Blackberry etc., you can go to www.kumandgo.com,--

click on the Facebook/Twitter icon at the bottom of the home page---then on the next screen, go to menu on left side of screen,  click on the Foursquare option---

Foursquare is a new social network app. for phones.  Kum and Go is running a promotion during the month of September.  Log your visits to K&G, and on every 4th visit, you get a fountain drink for FREE.

Check back tomorrow for Dillons coupon matchups.
Cindy

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells :) September 6th

Well we are starting to feel the chill in the air, and before we know it----Christmas time will be here.  Go to coupons.com--put in zip 90210.  On page 4, you can print off a $4 coupon for the games of Sorry and Operation.
Operation was one of my favorite games when I was little.  That pesky "wishbone" always tripped me up :)

If you own a Kindle, you can go to dealiciousfinds.com, and download 2 FREE recipe books,  "25 Dips and Spreads" and "Circle of Friends Burger Recipes".

Hope everybody had a nice weekend, and started the week off with a bang!

Cindy

Monday, September 5, 2011

Go to coupons.com---put in zip 95492, and you can print off a $1 off 2 Spic n' Span liquids, sprays or powders.  At Wal-Mart, this makes it only 47 cents.

Be sure and check out Target.com.  Their new coupons came out today.  They have one coupon for "Whisker Lickin Cat Treats"---which should make the treats free.
They also have one that I plan to use on "Skinny Cow Candies."  I have such a hard time eating anything with the word "cow" in it, even if it is prefaced by skinny :)  Years ago, there was a restaurant in Springfield called the "Brangus Feed Lot"---now I'm not proud, but even I couldn't make myself go there.

Years and years, ago there was a restaurant with a rotating buffet---then you just had a bunch of "fat" people chasing their food. (And I was one :)

Have a great Labor Day.  It looks like the weather is going to be beautiful.
Cindy

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Thrifty Texting: Sunday, Sept. 4th

JCPenneys is having one of their coupon sales:  $10 off $50 purchase/  $15 off $75/  $20 off $100

They are getting fairly strict about the customer having the coupon.  You can text coupon to JCP365, and they will send you back a coupon code which the cashier will type into the register, to give you your savings.

This coupon is good through tomorrow.

Cooler weather is supposed to be her tomorrow, great time to get a new sweater  :)

Cindy

Forgetfulness :) Sunday, September 4th

Sorry, I forgot that this was Labor Day weekend, so no coupon inserts :(

I'll run through some of the highlight savings this week from Walgreens.  My favorite store :)  Whenever I go on vacation, I have to visit the local Walgreens :)

Walgreens:  Mitchum Deodorant-use coupon from 8/21, receive $2 Register Reward--makes it FREE
Osteo Bi Flex Vitamins-use 2 coupons from the Star (8/7 Redplum), and a coupon from the store coupon book---makes it FREE

I'll hit some other items you can get free this week.
CVS:  Hershey's Air Delight Bar

Walmart:  Cascade 3ct----use $1 coupon from P&G insert (both NewsLeader and Star)---FREE
   Febreeze Noticeables---use $3 coupon from P&G insert (both papers)---FREE

Target:  Cascade 3ct. (coupon locations listed above)---FREE

I love the 3 day weekend, but Sundays without coupons are bummers :)
Cindy

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Swagbucks: Saturday, September 3rd

Swagbucks.com is a search engine that rewards you just for searching the web through their site.
For only 450 Swagbucks you can get a $5.00 gift certificate to Amazon.com
You are rewarded Swagbucks randomly, as you search.  Friday is Super Swagbucks day, when you have a chance of winning up to 10,000 Swagbucks.

If you have any winning savings strategies that you would like to share, please email me at booklady500@aol.com
Working together, we can make life a little easier for everyone :)

Check back tomorrow for the coupon listings.
Cindy

Friday, September 2, 2011

Beverly Hills Savings: Friday. September 2nd

Go to coupons.com and put in zip code 90210, and you can print off a 50ct coupon for Chex Mis.  Chex Mix is on sale 10 for $10, so you can pay as little as 50cts for a bag.

Now think back.  Were you a Kelly or Brenda fan?  Robert Pattinson doesn't have anything on Luke Perry, does he?  :)

Wishing you lots of savings on this long weekend.
Cindy

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Slow Savings: Thursday, Sept. 1st

One of the best ways to save money is to eat at home.  Head over to Mr. Food, where you can download 28 slow cooker recipes.  A crock pot is the one thing that never goes out of style, isn't it.  :)


On a humorous note---my administrator was reciting a list of things that might be inappropriate to put on your social networking page, and still maintain your professionalism.  On that list was "it might be inappropriate to post a picture of yourself in a bathing suit."

I pondered this, and realized that I needed to send the following note to my colleagues---
if at any time, they saw a picture of me on the internet, in a bathing suit---
I have been KIDNAPPED---AND TO CALL THE AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY :)

Hope it was a nice Thursday,
Cindy