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So it's midnight on my b-day, I close the giveaway, enter everyone in the number of times they were eligible for, jump over to random.org, enter in my numbers and I SWEAR the number it picks - 30!!! What is the luck??


So without further ado....

Congratulations to #30 - Stephanie E.!!!!

Stephanie, I have sent you a congratulations email & requested your mailing address. Email me back in the next 48 hours or I will have to select another number.


Thanks so much to all of you who entered and I hope to have another giveaway soon.

Happy Couponing!

Last chance to enter my giveaway!!

Time is running out, I will be taking down the last clue at 7 PM tonight and closing the drawing at midnight.
Click here to enter, if you don't have the clues don't stress you can still enter. If you are a subscriber or follower that will get you an entry or 2 if you do both! If you posted about my giveaway that gets you another 2 entries.

Good Luck!

Happy Couponing!

Hey, Lieutenant Dan!!! Ice Cream!!

Ahh! I love this movie so much I just couldn't resist the chance at getting to title a post with my favorite line in the movie. Any who on with the ice cream deals....

Wednesday, April 29th - Baskin Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program in honor of America's firefighters and to celebrate they are offering small ice cream scoops for 31¢ from 5:00 - 10:00 PM. At select locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to local fire charities. Click here for more info and to get a text or email reminder.

Saturday, May 2nd - Braum's is offering a FREE Kid's Cone (4 oz) to all children 15 and under who are accompanied by a parent in the store from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, offer not available in Drive-thru. Click here for locations.


Happy Couponing!

Let the Games Begin...

As promised here is the entry form, I hope that you got both clues from the last 2 days if not then the 2nd clue will be up until 04/16 @ 7 PM. I will close the form at midnight CST on Thursday 04/16 and will announce the winner on 04/17, my birthday.

Have fun & GOOD LUCK!!!


CONTEST IS CLOSED!

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Get FREE Purex Laundry Detergent @ CVS with BOGO coupon here

Click here to get a BOGO coupon for Purex Laundry Detergent that is on sale BOGO at CVS this week. The coupon is regional so enter your zip and see if it's in your area or use zip code 44514. Hurry and print this because it will go super fast.

PS - The pic says Limit Reached because I already printed mine when I copied the image.

Thanks, A Full Cup!

Happy Couponing!

Kroger 04/15 - 04/21/09

My Kroger (in Fort Worth, Texas on Hulen) will Triple coupons up to $0.39 and Double coupons up to $0.50. They will only Triple and Double 3 of the same coupon. Check your local Kroger’s coupon policy before shopping.

After reviewing my coupon pre-views I noticed some more deals and they are posted below. Since this is a national preview that I get I can not guarantee what coupons you or I will get, but let's keep our fingers crossed for the good ones!

Here are the best deals that I see going on at Kroger this week:

* Okay Deals *

~ Boston Market Frozen Entrees, 9.2-16 oz - $1.77
Use <$1.00>/3 here = $4.31/3 or $1.44 each

~ Idahoan Potatoes, 4-4.1 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.75>/3 here = $2.22/3 or $0.74 each
(The value of the coupon varies depending on your answers, above is what I got)

~ Nature Sweet Cherub Tomatoes, 10.5 oz - $2.99
Use <$0.55> 04/19 SS = $2.44


* Great Deals *

~ Hot House Tomatoes, on the vine - $0.99/lb

~ Organic Mini Peeled Carrots, 16 oz - $0.99

~ Celery, stalk - $0.99

~ Red Delicious Apples - $0.99/lb

~ Anjou Pears - $0.99/lb

~ Rice or Pasta Roni, 3.8-7.25 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00>/3 here = $1.97/3 or $0.66 each
Use <$1.00>/4 03/08 RP = $2.96/4 or $0.74 each
(This is the normal sale price but I have seen it go as low as 75¢/box before coupons)

~ Capri Sun, 10-ct box - $1.79
Use <$1.00> 04/19 SS = $0.79

~ Red Baron Pizza, 7-25 oz - $3.33
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 RP = $5.66/2 or $2.83 each

~ Driscoll's Strawberries, 16 oz - $2.00/each

~ Driscoll's Blackberries, 1/2-pint - $2.00/each

~ Ataulfo Mangos - $0.50/each


* Total Steals*

~ Angel Soft TP, 4-pk - $0.99
Use <$0.50> 04/19 RP = FREE

~ Red Seedless Grapes - $0.87/lb

~ McCormick Grill Mates, 2.5-3.4 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00> 03/15 RP = FREE or
Use <$0.25> 01/18 RP = $0.24
Use <$0.75> 04/05 RP = $0.24

~ Powerade, 32 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.50> Home Mailer = FREE

~ Quaker Quakes, 3-3.5 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00> 03/29 RP = FREE

~ Green Giant Frozen Veggies, 7-10 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.50> here = FREE &
Use <$0.50>/2 Shortcuts e-coupon = +$0.50

~ Bird's Eye Steamfresh Veggies, 10-12 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.35> 03/29 SS = FREE

~ Fast Fixin' Chicken, 6-8 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.30> here = $0.09
(This coupon prints 10 at a time for new members only, save your UPC's for MIR here)
Use <$0.75> March '09 All You = $0.24

~ Lawry's Marinades, 12 oz - $0.99
Use <$1.00>/2 04/05 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each

~ Pillsbury Brownie Mix, 19.5 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.35> 03/29 RP = FREE

~ On-Cor Entrees, 27-28 oz - $1.99
Use <$0.30> 01/25 & 03/01 RP = $1.09

~ Kraft BBQ Sauce, 18 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.35> peelie = FREE

~ Suave Invisible Solid Deodorant, 1.4 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.50> 03/29 RP = FREE

~ Brut Solids, 2-2.5 oz - $0.99
Use <$0.55> 04/05 SS = $0.44

~ Suave Shampoo & Conditioner, 15 oz - $0.99
Use <$2.00>/2 Kroger Best Customer Home Mailer Coupon = 2/FREE
Use <$1.75>/3 03/01 RP = $1.22/3 or $0.41 each or
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each or
Use <$0.50>/2 03/29 RP = $0.98/2 or $0.49 each or



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How I Keep It All Organized - Part 3

COUPONS & MORE COUPONS

I have been asked by you my readers, by fellow shoppers, family, friends, & neighbors, "How do you organize all your coupons?" So here is the answer:

When I get my Sunday papers I separate the inserts & then group each like page. For example: When I flip through my 8 copies of RP, I flip each like page 8 times. Sometimes I staple the like pages so that I only turn the page once but now that I only have 1 week (04/05!!) of un-clipped coupons I really don't do this anymore since I find it more time consuming than flipping the extra pages. I write the date on the top of each insert in black sharpie then file it in pocket folders with brads, that I got FREE at Staples (August '08). Next I make up a label for the folder (see left) & place it at the top of the folder. My inserts stay in these folders until I have time to clip them.

Pictured here is after I have clipped the coupons & then filed them alphabetically in baseball card holders, I get these 3/$11 at Office Max. I use the front & back of the holders to save space & money! My MIL gave me a $10/$10 Office Max coupon that she FOUND, so that got me started with the holders, since then I have only gotten another 3 & haven't even opened 1 package. Clipping takes a lot of time but I clip while I watch TV & then I don't feel so guilty for just sitting in front of the boob-tube - "Hey! I am doing somethin', I am not just watching American Idol!!" I also don't clip as soon as I get the inserts I wait a week or 2 & that thins the inserts out as I use the coupons. I also cut 2 pages at a time, I am OCD so if I miss the line just a little it drives me nuts, if you are not a whack-o like me then be wild, cut more at time. At the beginning of each month I clean out my holders & if I took a lot of coupons out of 1 folder then I will move them around to free up a holder. When the folders start getting thin I will consolidate them as well.

Here is my Coupon Briefcase that I call Big Daddy, again you guessed it I got it at Office Max for around $17. I love it! It is very strong & should last at least a couple of years. The snap closure is REALLY strong so it's not a cheap little snap or Velcro. It is surprisingly not too heavy, I carry Big Daddy, Pinkie, my purse, a sippy cup, Grady Quinn & hold Lawson's hand with no more trouble than any other Mom you see at the grocery store! A lot of people prefer the big binder which is a way cheaper route but I had trouble with the coupons falling out the tops of the holders so this is what works for me, it might not be the route that you are looking for.

Here is a side & open view of Big Daddy.

In the top pic you can see that I labeled the folder once on the top and once on the side, I do the side label instead of making tabs for Big Daddy & the top label is just for me. In these pics I have all current inserts plus current All You coupons & miscellaneous (peelies, tear pads, etc) coupons filed in here.

For Part 1, click here, Part 2, click here

How do you like to keep your coupons organized? I would love to hear your tips.

Happy Couponing!

How I Keep It All Organized - Part 2

THE STORES - PART 2

Now that I have told you about my wonderful little Office Max Pocket Cabinet Files, here, I want to show you how I keep all of them together.


Again at Office Max, on the same aisle as the Pocket Cabinet Files, I found this neat little pink zippered "bag" that the files fit in perfectly. I don't remember exactly how much it was since Grady Quinn tore up the receipt but I am thinking $5.99 or so.

So now I've got my Pocket Cabinet Files for each store stuffed with the current ads, coupons, lists & such. I store them all in the pink zippered "bag", that I call Pinky, with a notebook, pen, scissors & a calculator. When I am ready to shop I grab Pinky and my coupon briefcase (I will tell you about that next) & I am ready to hit the stores. I do take Pinky & my briefcase into each store since #1 the catalina's can be used anywhere & #2 you never know what you are going to find on an un-advertised sale or on clearance.

As for the notebook, pen, scissors & calculator - I got those during Back to School sales this past year. That time will be here before we know it so just keep it in mind to look at the office store ads this August. I got the notebooks at Wal-Mart for 5¢ each, the scissors & calculator were FREE after MIR from Staples & I did get lots of pen's FREE after coupons & MIR but this one my hub picked up from a client.

Happy Couponing!

How I Keep It All Organized - Part 1

THE STORES

I shop at several stores (ok so I shop at 8 - no judgement) and when you have CVS ECB, Walgreen's RR, Albertson's Monopoly Coupons, Kroger's Home Mailer's, Target IP, just to name a few, here and there - your house/car can get cluttered in a hurry with papers and coupons. I was drowning, I was having such trouble keeping all my store "coupon stuff" organized that is until my wonderful Mom gave me a gift card to Office Max for my (early) birthday. I got several different items to help keep me and my coupons organized, here is Part 1 on the Office Max Pocket Cabinet File:

There is a handle at the top & the pockets are a durable thick vinyl. The back pocket is letter size & has an expandable 1-in bottom, the back is a sturdy black plastic that I use as a hard place to write on as I shop & I have even used it to stick peelies on until I get to the register. The front 2 pockets have snaps to hold everything in place. I labeled each file with the stores name that it belongs to, as you can see in the pic.

I keep ads, lists, home mailers & such in the large back pocket. In the left snap-pocket I keep receipts, coupons for that week & anything else that I need to take care of at that store. In the right snap-pocket I keep my catalina's & as I shop I take the coupons from the left pocket & switch them to the right pocket for more ease at the register.



As you can see in this pic it is small, skinny & light plus it's only $2.99! You would think that Office Max is paying me to say all this but unfortunately for me they are not I just really, really think that these folders make couponing easier. Also when you are the one that is at the register scrambling to gather your coupons you sure don't make any friends with the people in line behind you!

Click here to find an Office Max near you and here to learn how to earn $10 in Max Rewards, this week only.

PS - Thanks, Mom! I love ya!

Happy Couponing!

Albertson's 04/15 - 04/21/09

My Albertson’s will Triple coupons up to $0.39 and Double coupons up to $0.50. They will only Triple and Double (4) of the same coupon. Check your local Albertson’s coupon policy before shopping.

Right now when you shop at Albertson’s and when you buy certain items you earn game pieces (just like McDonald’s) to attach to a game board in hopes of winning prizes. At the bottom of your receipt there will be a number of how many pieces your earned, your cashier will give you the pieces. Each piece contains (4) stickers and (1) Albertson’s coupon that can be combined with a MFGC for double savings!

Has anyone won anything with this promo??? Leave a comment and share.


Here are the best deals that I see going on this week:

* 3-day Sale, Friday-Sunday *

~ Albertson's Butter, 8 oz - $0.88, limit 2

~ Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups or GoodNites, Jumbo 21-56 ct - $7.88
Use <$1.50> Diapers 03/01 SS = $6.38
Use <$2.00> Pull-Ups 03/22 SS or here = $5.88
Use <$2.00> GoodNites 03/22 SS or here = $5.88
(If anyone still has the $3 & $5 coupons it would make this deal better, my last one expires Friday so check your dates!)


* Okay Deals *

~ Ritz Bits or Kraft M&C Crackers, 7.75-9 oz - $1.88
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 SS = $2.76/2 or $1.38 each

~ Teddy Grahams, 9.5-10 oz - $1.88
Use <$1.00>/2 03/01 SS = $2.76/2 or $1.38 each

~ Green Bell Peppers or Cucumbers - $0.88/each
(They are cheaper at Kroger's everyday price)

~ GM Cocoa Puffs, 11.8 oz - $1.88
Use <$0.75> here = $1.13
(In the last 5 years I have never paid a penny more than $1/box for ALL cereals)

~ Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, 10-11.5 oz - $1.88
Use <$0.35> 02/08 GM = $0.83


* Great Deals *

~ Dr Pepper, Pepsi, Mt. Dew or Sunkist 12-pks, 12 oz cans - $2.96, limit 3
(Dr Pepper is cheaper at CVS until 04/18)

~ Cantaloupes, large - $1.88/each

~ Strawberries, 1-lb - $1.88/each

~ Lipton/Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, 4-5.9 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.75>/2 04/05 UN - $1.01/2 or $0.50 each

~ Fresh Express Salad Bags - $1.88
Use <$1.00> leaflet coupon = $0.88
(I found these coupons at Albies 2 weeks ago, if you can't find them ask the produce associate)

~ Navel Oranges, large - $0.88/lb

~ Red or Green Leaf Lettuce - $0.88/each

~ Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, 10.2 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.50>/2 here = $0.76/2 or $0.38 each or
Use <$0.50>/3 02/08 GM, 03/15 or 04/05 SS = $1.64/3 or $0.55 each

~ Dannon Yogurt, 6 oz - $0.44
Use <$0.60>/6 03/15 SS = $2.04/6 or $0.34 each

~ Le Sueur Peas, 15 oz can - $0.88

~ Dole Pineapple, 20 oz can or Mandarin Oranges, 15 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.55>/2 02/01 or 03/29 SS = $1.21/2 or $0.61 each

~ Puffs Cube, 60 ct - $0.88
Use <$0.25>/3 04/05 PG = $1.89/3 or $0.63 each


* Total Steals *

~ Powerade Hydration, 32 oz - $0.68
Use <$0.50> Home Mailer = FREE!!!
(Check your Monopoly Coupons for for savings)

~ Libby's Canned Veggies, 14.5-15.25 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.50>/2 here = $0.76/2 or $0.38 each
(Thanks, Stephanie!)

~ Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, 7.3 oz - $0.88
Use <$0.30> 02/08 GM = FREE!!! or
Use <$0.40>/2 04/05 SS = $0.96/2 or $0.48 each

~ V-8 Vegetable or Fusion Juice, 46 oz or 5.5 oz 6-pk - $2.98
Use <$2.00> 46 oz Fusion here = $0.98
Use <$1.00> 5.5 oz 6-pk Vegetable here = $1.98


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