Deal-licious Debby

Frugal Fun: Using your local schools

2012-01-09T14:03:00.000-05:00

Whether you home school, have children too young for school, or maybe your child attends a private school, you still may want to check out the opportunities at the local public schools. My daughter does attend a public school, so I get regular newsletters and notes sent about special activities. However, most schools also post these on their website, which you could book mark to keep an eye on.

I have noticed that her school has many programs in the evenings and weekends that have little to no cost, lots of potential for fun, and might be educational as well. This particular picture is from a Rain Forest presentation that we attended on Friday night. It was a free show for my son and my daughter was $5! You did not have to attend the school and the all the children there were able to meet incredible animals and even touch some of them.

You can see that my children are much braver than I am. There is no way I want to put a finger on that python.

Check out your local school's website and see if there are any great opportunities waiting for you!!!

Wegmans: Consistent Low Prices (CLPs)

2012-01-08T23:54:00.000-05:00

In 2011, Wegmans decided to offer many of their items at a great low price through December 31, 2011. I wasn't sure what would happen as the new year started, but was very happy to see that they are continuing to offer a similar program through 2012.

There is a new list of items that will be kept at the same price no matter what, through April 28th. You can check out the items on the Wegmans website.

I am most excited to see that the chicken and ground beef are going to be kept at their previous prices from 2011!!!

I also noticed some produce and pasta sauces on the list. You can go to the website and enter your sip code to see the prices for your area.

New Year = New Organization

2012-01-03T10:52:00.001-05:00

I mentioned earlier that I was soooo sick during the holidays. It started with the kids and then finally hit me at the end. The part that really stunk: I spent hours getting back to the couponing mess I had created because I just hadn't had time clip. I went through all of my inserts and organized all my coupons. I clipped all of the 12/31/11 expiring coupons and created a list of the things my family needed and that I could stock up on with a store by store break down. So then, after all the time and hard work.... I had to throw it all away. I was too sick to go to the store and do it! And there is no way I could ask my husband to take on the task. He barely remembers to hand the cashier a coupon or two... although he has gotten better. :) So now, they are expired and my time and hard work is basically for nothing.

However, it did get me thinking. I was great at keeping my coupons organized throughout the summer. I only had the family, house and part time job to take care of. This made couponing and blogging easy. Now add in the full time job and I am insane... So what am I going to do???

Well first, I am going to start this January fresh. Every compartment of my coupon bin is getting trashed (since they are from 6 months ago anyway...haha). And from this point forward, all coupons are going in their weekly folder with the date as soon as I get them. No more leaving it out in hopes that I get 5 minutes to clip it. If anything else, with a third babe coming and a crazy life, I need organization. I need ultra organization!!! And for my family, that is going to be the focus for our 2012. Our goal: finding space for our every increasing family.

Now this is not my only goal for 2012, but the only one I am ready to share. Haha. My getting back into shape goal has to weight until April anyways... as we welcome baby #3. :)

Any New Year's Resolutions you'd like to share?

(I'll post pics of how I organize my coupons later for anyone wanting ideas. You can also go to the archives in the "getting started" category to see other posts on keeping coupons organized to help get you started. I personally think that the way you organize is personal to you. I have seen great ideas that when I tried just didn't work for me. So go out and find the one that works for you!!!)

Book Review: The Canary List

2012-01-03T10:04:00.000-05:00

It sure seems that everytime I get back to blogging and couponing, something happens. My family has been so sick the past few weeks. From pneumonia to stomach bugs, we have been plagued by it all. I am really hoping that when I am off from my full time job for a little while, I can get back to business.

Anyways, while up late at night with sick ones, I did manage to get in some light reading. I review free books from Waterbrook Multnomah Press in return for my honest review.

My latest book is The Canary List, by Sigmund Brouwer.

(Here is a picture from Amazon.com of the book.)

This book was a Fiction -Suspense about a young foster girl running from evil. Jaimie, the foster child, has an uncanning ability to pick up on evil in other people around her. The problem is that is seems to be chasing her. And it is.

She finds comfort in running to her teacher for help. The problem is that her teacher is an attractive young single male. So showing up at his house late at night when she was afraid of the evil that follows her ends up opening up trouble for her and Crockett Grey, the teacher who wants to help.

This novel is filled with so many twists and turns. It starts as a very simple story in California and travels all the way to the Vatican, and includes the Pope and even a tale about a shark rescue....

I was drawn in by the fact that it involved a teacher trying to help a troubled student, since that is how I spend most days as a middle school teacher. However, this book was so full of twists and unbelieveable plots that it was hard to stay as interested in the end. I read it over a few sick nights and one terribly sleepy day for my sick kids. So it is a light and easy read. And for those of you that like constant changes to the story and where it is headed my find it very entertaining. Be ready for an unbelievable journey and some very strange motives and you read The Canary List!

Last Day for Free Shipping

2011-12-15T15:41:00.000-05:00

Today is the last day to get free shipping from many of the photo gift companies.

At Shutterfly use SHIP50 to get free shipping on any order that is $50 or more (exp 12/15 at 4pm PST).

At Snapfish try FSDEC40 to get free shipping on $40 orders or more (exp 12/31) or you could also try BIGSAVE to get free shipping and 25% off.

And SEEHERE has different options for free shipping when you by photo books or certain other items.

I just ordered some photo gifts for the grandparents and if you do it soon, you can get cheap shipping in time for Christmas.

Buy 3 get 1 Free AMC movie tickets!

2011-12-09T01:34:00.000-05:00

From Dec 9th thru the 15th, you can go here and print a coupon to take to any AMC theater. When you get there with your family of 4 or group of four, you can pay for three tickets and get one free. I love this idea. It is good on Arthur Christmas, Happy Feet 2, The Muppets, and Puss in Boots.

We saw the Muppets and loved it. I would also like to take kids to see Arthur Christmas, and this coupon really makes it more economically possible to do so. Just be sure to pack your own snacks to increase the savings! The funny thing is, seeing two movies in that short amount of time would be more movies than I've gone to the theaters to see all year!

For those of you that are local readers, there is an AMC theater in Webster on Empire Blvd. That is quite a ways from me, but hopefully closer to you!

If you want to find an AMC theater near you, try here.

Amazon: Melissa and Doug Products 50% off

2011-12-08T14:09:00.000-05:00

Here is a great deal on Amazon.com today only! There are select Melissa and Doug products on sale 50% off. Many of the toys are now marked about $9.99. If you use Swagbucks, and have redeemed them for amazon giftcards this could be a great way to get some free toys for the holidays.

Book Review: Forever Fatihful

2011-12-08T13:26:00.000-05:00

My latest free book from Waterbrook Multnomah's program Blogging for Books arrived a short while ago. It came in a huge box, because it was a HUGE book.

I received Forever Faithful, by Karen Kinsbury. It is considered a women's contemporary fiction piece. Inside it contained three novels, Waiting for Morning, A Moment of Weakness, and Halfway to Forever.

Kingsbury, who is also called the "Queen of Christian Fiction" by the New York Times, has a very nice manner to her writing. It is easy to follow and her characters are very realistic. I love the way she described some of the scenes so clearly in each book. It felt as though I were truly there in the scene as well.

In the first novel, Waiting for Morning, Kinsbury brings you through the life of a regular family as tradgedy hits. Hannah Ryan loses her husband and daughter in a fatal car accident caused by a drunk driver. The story brings you through Hannah's loss, her questioning of God, her steps through finding out how to mourn, hrer anger and hatred for the ones that seemed to cause her such pain and her life as a mother to the daughter that was saved.

Although I thought this book was very well written, it just was not my type of book. I think that there are tons of women out there that would enjoy this book. However, for me, it felt like a Christian soap opera that I had to force myself to read. If you like drama you will probably love this book.

All opinions are 100% mine. I recieved this book in return for my honest opinions. I was not paid for this review.

Coke 12pk Free Coupon only 30 points today!!!!!

2011-12-07T08:45:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone! Today's Coke Rewards special deal is wonderful.

Normally a coupon for a free 12pk is 240 points. Today only you can get it for 30 points.

Go to mycokerewards.com and check it out!!!!!!!!!

(*note that the limit is 2 per member, but 2 is better than none!)

Don't forget about Swagbucks!

2011-12-06T01:21:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to be using Swagbucks to print your coupons from coupons.com and for all of your searches. It is my favorite way to get Amazon gift cards.

I just redeemed mine recently and saw that Pillow Pets were $11.99 right now. My little love wants one of those so badly, and now I can order it for free. Click on the banner above for my invitation to you to join and then just start searching. Plus, if you get your friends to join you will earn even faster.

See Here Photos Cards $1.49 Shipped

2011-12-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

Do you have a SeeHere photo account yet? You can sign up for a new account and get 20 holiday photo cards shipped for $1.49!!! I have been using these deals from different companies each year to make very inexpensive cards that relatives love to get.

Be sure to pick the 4x8 cards and then choose what style you like. Use coupon code 25CARDS at checkout. Have fun!

Christmas Points for Disney Movie Rewards

2011-12-02T15:06:00.000-05:00

Did you know you can earn free points each day from now until Christmas from the Disney Movie Rewards. I love these points. I have turned them in for little presents for my kids, like a Tangled Lunch Pail and other stuff.

Here is today's code: 25DOC83NF8AH

New Month = New Coupons

2011-12-01T15:42:00.000-05:00

My printer and computer are not cooperating.... But I hope your's are working because it is a new month and that means new coupons!

If you head over to coupons.com there should be a $0.75/1 Muir Glen tomatoes coupon.

This will double to be $1.50 off and that makes for free or cheap tomatoes at Wegmans. You can find them in the organic section.

Some Wegmans Match-ups

2011-12-01T12:55:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder, the products that have been marked down for 2011 may change in price for the new year. One of the biggest things I am working to do is stock up on the ground beef and chicken while it is still at such a low price! If you want, you can see all the products here that Wegmans has kept at low prices for us and plan for your families needs!

Here are some of the items that are currently on sale:

Wegmans Brand

1 gal of milk $1.99 - $2.09 depending on type
1 lb butter $2.29
5lb Sugar $2.49 (This is the time of year to stock up on baking needs while the prices are lower than usual)
5lb Flour $0.99
2lb Brown Sugar $1.29
Mac & Cheese 3/$0.99 or $0.33 a box
Crushed Tomatoes 28oz, Tomato Puree, Tomato Sauce $0.79
Wegmans 8oz Shredded Cheese $1.99
Canned Tomato Soup 2/$1
6oz Tuna $0.69

Other Brands

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom $0.69 ($2.76 for 4)
use $.25/4 from 11/6 SS
*doubles to make it $2.26 for 4 or about $0.57 per can

Campbell'S Gravy 3/$0.99 (4 for $1.32)
Use $.25/4 from 11/6 SS
*doubles to make 4 for $0.83 or about $0.21 a can

Nestle Choc Chips $1.99
Use $1/2 from 11/6 RP
makes this $1.49 each wyb 2

Carnation Evaportated MIlk 12oz $0.99
use $0.50/1 from 9/25 RP
*doubles to make it FREE

or use $0.50/2 from 10/30 RP
*doubles to make it $0.49 each wyb 2

Stove Top Stuffing $1.29

Bird's Eye Frozen Veggies 16oz $0.99

Eggland's Best 18pk $2.99
use $0.50/1 from 11/13 SS
*doubles to make it $1.99 each (cheaper than wegmans brand)

use $0.35/1 from 10/2 SS
doubles to make it $2.29

Stacy's Pita Chips 2/$4

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juices $1.99

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $1.29
use $1/2 printable here
makes this $0.79 each wyb 2

Cheez Its 2/$5
use $1/2 printable here
makes this $2.00 each wyb 2

Pillsbury Cake Mixes $0.88

Pirate's Booty Cheese Puffs (in the organic section) 2/$4

Reddi Whip $1.99

McCormick Vanilla Extract 2 fl oz $3.99
B2G1 Free in the McCormick Live Deliciously book (I think I saw these in Wegmans in the baking aisle!)

French's Fried Onions 6oz $2.99
use $0.50/1 from 11/6 SS
*doubles to make it $1.99 each

Swanson Chicken Broth 32oz $1.99
use $0.40/2 from 11/6 SS
*doubles to make it $1.59 each wyb 2

Secret Deodorant $0.88

Tropicana Orange Juice 32oz $3.99

2 Liter Coke & Pepsi Products 4/$5

Dortios $2.19 (These are on sale, but everytime I turn around they cost more!!!!)

Heinz 12oz gravy $1.99

Well, my break is over. More to come!!!!!!!!!
It feels good to be back :)

Fekkai Hair Care Products

2011-11-23T11:01:00.001-05:00

So my daughter was super excited about the Heely's review, and I was super excited about this one. I hate doing my hair and never know what products are the right ones or any of that. So when the Fekkai Bzzkit came in the mail I was sooooooo excited to try it.

The bzzkit included a bottle of shampoo, a bottle of conditioner (both not pictured), a DVD with information, and then samples of other products to try.

Because my hair is wavy and often frizzes, I love the glossing cream. It seems to keep it more manageable. I have also noticed that it has been easier to comb through as well.

I normally would have never tried this brand because I had never found a coupon that would make it free, hehe. So it was really wonderful to get a chance to try a more high class product. And it has made me wonder if maybe I should put a little more money into my hair to actually get the results I want.

The basic mission of Fekkai is to "pamper you every day with luxurious formulas developed to address the needs of different hair types and help maintain the healthy look of your hair."

They have four different collections available to do just that:

Glossing
Shea Butter
Technician Color Care
Full Volume

Each collection includes a shampoo, conditioner, and coordinating products to go with it.
This really was one of my favorite bzz kits. Have you tried Fekkai? If not, what products do you like to use?

I was sent this bzzkit from bzzagent in return for my honest review and was not compensated in any way. I was just asked to share my thoughts. All opinions are 100% mine!

Cheap diapers and no drug store stop needed

2011-11-22T13:53:00.000-05:00

With the babe on the way, I have been disappointed in the Pampers deals lately. Then a friend of mine let me know that there were Pampers Swaddlers on clearance at Wegmans. It was only the size one sensitive in the 33ct. Looks like they are going to the 40ct only.

They are marked down to $6.96 and then you can use $2/2 from the P&G insert for November. Of this is just what I needed as I make it to the half way mark!!!!!

(Sorry - I need to rotate this!)

I also got one of these Snap On containers. They were on sale for $5.99 and my sister sent me a $3 off coupon that wasn't in my local insert. I love you sis and the big envelopes that come in my mail. You are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

Coolest Review

2011-11-17T19:22:00.001-05:00

I received an awesome opportunity to review a pair of Heely's shoes recently through Business2Blogger. I really wanted to get the shoes for my husband to try because he has talked for years about wanting a pair. Unfortunately he is so big that they didn't have his size in the options for bloggers to try. So instead I received a free pair for my daughter to try in return for my honest review.

When the box finally came, my daughter was filled with excitement. She had no idea what they looked like or how they worked. So we had a great time opening the box with anticipation and surprise. Here is what it came with:

There was the pair of shoes, a small tool, wheels and wheel covers

. I love that you can take the wheels out and cover the hole to make it usable in all situations. The shoes were really durable and well made. And it was super easy to exchange the wheels for the covers and back and forth. It only takes a second to pop it out and put the other in.

They fit slighly snug compared to other shoes of the same size, but still fit.

My little love is still very young, and it was kind of hard for her to get the hang of wearing the wheels at first. She did slip and fall, but all the while she had a great time. She did eventually get the balance and skills down to be able to slide around from place to place, but she still needs some practice.

The Heely's website has some great information for first time users, including how to videos, a playbook, and a note on being responsible while skaing. I thought that this was a great feature because I had no idea how to explain to my little love what to do and the video was a wealth of information so that I could give her tips and advice.

If you are at all interested in checking them out or possible making a purchase, they do have a deal going for Black Friday. I am in no way compensated for your purchases, I am simply just sharing information. But you can buy one pair and get the second for $25 and I believe that ground shipping is free on all orders. This deal is taking place from November 25-28. You can check out all sorts of Heely's information here.

I know that I see my students with these shoes all the time.I think that they are sooooo cool. And I am so thankful for having the opportunity to try them with my little love. She thinks that this was by far the coolest thing that has ever come in the mail. It keeps us off the couch and having fun, and that means the world to me. Have any of you tried them? I'd love to hear what you think!!!!

Please note that I was sent the shoes in return for my review. All opinions are 100% mine and were not swayed in away by Heely's or Business2Blogger.

Disney Movie Rewards

2011-11-01T15:04:00.001-04:00

Can you tell that I am trying to catch up with the times....
ugh. I have been missing out on so much.

Here are some Disney Movie Rewards codes if you get your little love surprises through them. I think you can even get a free popcorn coupon right now too.

SIMBA, MATER, HUNNY, FPSNN83JX9,

(I wasn't able to enter the first three... it said something about already entering a bonus code on my account.)

Pampers Gifts to Grow 10 pts

2011-11-01T15:01:00.002-04:00

I have missed blogging sooooo much. And I have been trying to sneak it in here and there even though I should be doing other things... oh well.

For those of you that are still plugging away and saving those Pampers points, here is another 10 for you.

This code expires on November 6th. FAC1011PR46DYHD

(I have a stack of stickers to enter at the same time that I just haven't put in yet. It will be exciting to see how many points I am at!)

It's the First of the Month!!!!!!

2011-11-01T10:07:00.000-04:00

It is the beginning of a new month and that means new coupons. Be sure to check out your favorite coupon websites for new and updated coupons.

I personally have to go buy more ink :(... Oh well. I only have to about once a year. And the coupons pay for that fairly quickly.

So go check out websites like:

smartsource.com
coupons.com (And if you do swagbucks, get your coupons through there!!!!)
redplum.com

And there are many more as well.

Happy Halloween

2011-11-01T09:36:00.000-04:00

I hope that you and your little ones had fun last night. We had a blast. But boy was it hard to get up this morning!!!

Here are my loves as Transformers: Bumble Bee and Optimus Prime

A few late Tops deals

2011-10-28T13:49:00.000-04:00

Did anyone else get the $5 off $50 purchase on the front of a little weekend adviretisement last week? I usually get the Tops ad in my mailbox on Thursday or Friday and it has a Lowes and Rite Aid ad as well. The cover had this nice little Tops coupon. I might atually make a trip this week if I can make that $50 worth it!

Bison Dip $1.19
Super coupon (must make $20 purchase)
and use $0.50/1 from 10/2 SS
doubles to make it $0.19
(look for a later exp date and save for football parties!!! or get-togethers)

Tombstone Original Pizza $2.99
with Super coupon (must make $20 purchase)

Prego 3/$5
depending on your areas coupon $1/3, $0.75/2, $0.40/2 in 9/11 and 10/16 SS
Could be as low as $0.92 per jar

WhoNu Cookies 2/$5
use $1/1 from 10/23 SS
makes this $1.50 each

I have to be honest and say that I haven't shopped at Tops since the summer. It is kind of far away from me. And my lunch break isn't as long, so I can't go there then anymore either. So if I miss anything that is really good and you want it added, send me an email!

Wegmans Subs

2011-10-28T13:41:00.000-04:00

I just want to share now that in no way did Wegmans ask me to write this. This is all my own opinion.

I personally, LOVE Wegmans subs. I think that the bread is incredible and the toppings are fresh. Even after 6 years of making subs in a pizzeria, I still love to go to Wegmans and get one of their subs. They are decently priced and will either feed more than one or make more than one meal. I can take a large sub and feed me (dinner and lunch the next day) and both of my kids (dinner). We just add some sides like chips/french fries and veggies.

So I am really excited that a Wegmans sub coupon is out there. The only bad part is that is EXPIRES tomorrow!!!!

Happy Early Halloween

2011-10-27T10:42:00.000-04:00

I haven't forgotten about you all. I just haven't had a free moment. In preparation for the new baby I have taken on more classes in my evening job on top of my day classes in my full time job. So life is crazy.

Anyways, here is a festive pic to get you in the mood for Halloween. I will share their real costumes on Monday.

A start to some current Wegmans deals

2011-10-06T15:11:00.000-04:00

I started to do some match-ups and then found that the Wegmans website was not cooperating with my computer. I will try again from home tonight...

I usually make several posts about Wegmans deals. And I do this for a couple reasons.
Some of my posts are because the items are on sale. And others are just great coupons that come up and math up well with the great prices that my Wegmans has in comparison to nearby stores.

So here we go with some fresh posts from the new coupons.com coupons that are available.

Flatout bread $3.49
use $0.55/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $2.39

Lucky Charms $3.19
use $0.50/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $2.19

Phill. Cream Cheese Tubs $2.69
use $1/2 from coupons.com
makes these $2.19 each

Old el paso products
psa $0.89 or so and go up
use $0.75/4 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $0.52 or so each

Book Reivew - Desiring God : Revised Edition

2011-10-06T11:09:00.000-04:00

I have shared many times that Waterbrook Multnomah through "Blogging for Books" sends bloggers books for free and in return I share my honest opinions. The latest book I received was Desiring God : The revised edition by John Piper.

I have to tell you that this book took me a long time to get through. I started in early summer and just couldn't find the time to pick it up and keep going. It wasn't that it was poorly written or not interesting, it just wasn't what I was looking for that moment. However, now that I have finished the book I think that it is a very interesting take on faith and God that you might not typically get when sitting in a church pew.

In the title it mentioned hedonists, or people that are in the constant pursuit of pleasure and happiness. Typically, from my religion classes and Christian background, it seems that anyone that believes in God and wants to do his will is basically led to believe that life will be full of sacrifice and some even paint our futures to look miserable for rest of outr lives as we "do God's will". However, Piper explains that life should be the pursuit of happiness in God. he basically says that God is most glorified when we are the most satisfied in our lives with Him. And to me this makes much more sense than previous teachings that were used when I was younger. That being said, I think that there are many people out there that could take pieces of this book and twist and turn it to sound selfish and not at all what was intended from the author. So do be careful if you are given exerpts or sentences at a time. This book could be very misconstrued if you do not read the entire piece.

This is a great book for non-believers and for anyone straying from their belief. It is refreshing and compelling and it will force you to rethink about your faith and how you do God's will in your own life. I really encourage you to try it out if it fits your life and needs at this time!

Tops week of Oct 2 - Oct 8

2011-10-06T09:34:00.000-04:00

Here are what I consider the best of the Tops items on sale this week. Be sure to check out your ad for more items on sale that you might need that I did not post.

Remember that there are Tops Doubler Coupons this week. So you can pair it up with one of you $1 off coupons to make $2 off something. I love those doublers... (just wish my Wegmans still took them :( )

Planter's Peanut Butter $1.88
the coupons from SS already expired, but you may still have one from an email that one of the big companies sent out. Mine was for $2 off.

Margerhita Sliced Pepperoni $2
use $1/1 from 9/11 SS and $1/1 doubler from the ad
makes this free

Snikkidy All Baked Fries $2.29
use $1/1 from here after you sign up and $1/1 doubler from Tops ad
makes this $0.29

There are a bunch of drinks on sale this week:
lipton tea $4/4
use $1/4 from the 10/2 Pepsi insert (and you could also use a doubler)
makes this $0.75 each (or $0.50 each)

Minute maid juice boxes and sobe life water have a similar deal, but I was not able to get to coupons for either one. They are out there, but you may have already needed to print them....

Libby's Canned Veggies 3/$2
use $1/4 from 8/28 RP and could pair with a Tops doubler as well
could be as low as $0.17 per can!!!!! (time to stock up)

(Be careful here though. The $2 off instantly is for the Libby's fruit, not the veggies!!!)

There is also a deal where you save $5 when you buy 10 of the participating Keebler and Kelloggs items. I am still looking that over to see if it is anything worth doing. I'll get back to you.

Great coupons to print...

2011-10-06T09:26:00.000-04:00

You can go here to get Pepsi and other snack coupons for your football or other get-togethers.
These include Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Fritos, Cheetos, Sunchips, etc. They look similar to a small insert that was in Sunday's paper!

My week in review

2011-10-04T13:49:00.000-04:00

Here are some of the things I got for free last week:

Oral B toothbrush and toothpaste at Rite Aid using coupons and +ups

Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner at Wegmans using coupons I got in the mail for free products. (not sure how I got two coupons... but both came in my mailbox to me???)

Rachel Ray dog food sample and coupons from a sign up

Swiffer Duster and coupons from Vocalpoint

Skin care cream from a survey

How was your week?

Motts for Tots coupon

2011-10-04T13:44:00.000-04:00

If you haven't already printed your coupons from Vocalpoint, head on over here to get the $0.55/1 Motts for Tots coupon. These will be great to use at a store that doubles!!!

And be sure to sign up for Vocalpoint as well so that you can get great freebies in the mail too.

Guess what!?!?!?!

2011-09-29T14:46:00.000-04:00

Well you may or may not have guessed why I have been absent, but I would like to share with you the main reason. EXHAUSTION!!!! Two jobs, two kids, and everything else would leave most exhausted already, but the pregnancy with my third child has left me with little sanity and very little time. However, I still need to stock up since I will be out of work for a little while. And I need to start hunting down those diaper deals.

So, as I enter the second trimester this week, I will do my best to keep you updated on my savings and findings. And especially share any good Wegmans deals that might find there way to us.

If I disappear again at the beginning of April you will know why. I'll be sure to share pictures as the little babe arrives.

Fekkai Hair campaign with Bzz Agent

2011-09-29T13:51:00.000-04:00

I know it has been a while since I mentioned anything, PERIOD. However, I want to remind you to sign up for any product testing/word of mouth companies that you are not a part of yet. My email has been full of really cool invites lately.

One invite was for the Fekkai hair treatment. I cannot wait to try it. And I otherwise would have never been able to.

You can join this particular company at bzzagent.com

A few Tops match-ups for this week.

2011-09-29T13:48:00.000-04:00

Here are just a few math-ups to get you started with your weekend grocery errands:

Balance Bars $10/10
use $0.55/1 from 9/11 SS
doubles to make it free

Clif Bars $10/10
use $1/1 printable from mambosprouts.com
makes this free

Pure Protein Bars $10/10
sign up for the newsletter and get $1/1 printable
makes this free
There are also coupons in the June and July All You magazine that will make these free!

Elio's Pizza 2/$6
use $0.75/1 from 9/18 SS
doubles to make them $1.50 each

Kudos Granola Bars 2/$5
use $1/2 or $0.50/1 printables that were out there
or $1/1 from 8/14 RP
makes it as low as $1.50 a box (my Wegmans does not sell these, so if you want them you might have to go to Tops)

Barilla Pasta 4/$5
use $0.55/1 from 9/18
(whole grain only with this coupon)
doubles to make it $0.15 each

I'm going to look over the ad again this evening and see if I see anything else worth adding.

The Wegmans match-ups are coming soon. :)

I haven't disappeared!

2011-09-26T14:58:00.001-04:00

Hey everybody! I know I have not posted in a long time. And I am sooooo sorry. New posts are coming this week soon, including Tops and Wegmans deals. And I have exciting news to share.

I hope that you are all doing well. :)

Wegmans Summer Savings Booklet

2011-08-26T01:54:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, here is a list of the Wegmans Summer Savings coupons. I promised these to you a while ago and just haven't gotten to it. I am hoping to match some manufacture's coupons with it and give you an idea of prices tomorrow. You can find these booklets near the health/beauty section and pharmacy.

So here is what's inside:

$2 off any ROC Skin Care Product

$1 off any Revlon Eye makeup product

$1 off any topcare regenerating skin care product

$1 off any rimmel mascara

$1 off any L'Oreal lipcolor

$5 off any professional hair care product (starting at $10 or more)

$1 off any maybelline face makeup

$1 off any cover girl mascara

$1 off any Johnson's Baby Oil or Powder

$8 offf Weg Junior Club Supreme or Ultra Diapers 48-96ct

$7/2 Enfamil powder infant formula

$1 off Burt's Bees Baby item

$1 off Pampers Kandoo Product

$1 off any aquaphor product

$1 off any aveeno baby lotion

$1 off any Weg Suncare product (excludes travel size and sticks)

$1 off Flintstones Gummie Multivitamins 60ct

$1 off Tums 72-150ct

$1 off Bayer Advanced 20ct

$1 off One A Day Multi. 100ct

$3 off Fiber Choice 90ct

$1 off Aleve 80-100ct

$1 off CItracal with Vit D 120 ct

$3 off Breath Right Nasal Dilator 26-30ct

$1.50 any nivea body wash (men or women)

$1 off poligrip

$1 off reach total toothbrush or dental floss

$1 off Bic Comfort 3 Advance or Simple Soleil

$3 off Crest White Strips 2hr/Professional

$1 off any Nivea men's after shave product

$1 off sensodyne iso-active 4-4.3oz

$1 off Crest Whitening Rinse 32fl oz

I can see already that these should make for some great deals. I update with prices soon. But for now, be on the look out for these coupon booklets.

A few quick Wal-Mart deals

2011-08-26T01:40:00.001-04:00

Here are a couple of Wal*mart deals that I have heard being passed around the internet. I have not checked these prices myself, but will try to soon.

Planters peanut butter $1.98
$2 printable from KFT makes this free
or use $0.75/1 or $1/2 from 8/21 SS

Lance Cracker Creations $2.48
use $1/1 from 8/21 SS
makes these $1.48 each

French's Worcestershire Sauce $1.36
use $1/1 from 8/21 SS
makes this $0.36
(I can never find the small bottle at my store.)

Velveeta Cheesy Skillets $1.75
use $1/1 from 8/21 SS
makes this $0.75 each

Crest Kids toothpaste $0.97
use $1/1 from 8/? P&G
makes this free

Cascade sample packs $0.97
use $1/1 from 8/? P&G
makes these free

Benedryl anti itch sticks $2.28
use $2/1 from 6/19 RP
makes this $0.28 each

Magnum Ice Cream bar singles $1.88
use $1/1 from 5/22 RP
makes this $0.88 each

Trident gum $0.96
use $2/3 from 7/24 SS
makes this $0.29 each

As I come across more I will share....

Tops Deals this week.

2011-08-26T01:25:00.000-04:00

I have to tell you, I just can't seem to find things on sale that my family actually needs. I have been pouring over the Tops ads to find something magical so that I can earn those gas points, but it just doesn't make sense to go there and spend money on stuff we don't really need. In the end, I wouldn't be saving at all. Hopefully I am the only "Debby Downer" and you guys have been finding some great deals.

Here is some of the items I thought might interest you:

Carefree liners (20-22ct) $0.99
use $0.50/1 from 6/26 SS
Doubles to make it free
(now, if you plan to get a bunch to get the gas points remember that they only double 4 like coupons at a time!)

Earn 200 gas points for buying any 6 of the following (you can mix and match):

Clorox Wipes $2.50
use $0.25/1 from 8/21 insert (some areas got $1/3)
doubles to make it $2.00

Clorox liquid bleach (I think it was around the 96oz size) $2
use $0.25/1 from 8/21 insert or coupons.com
doubles to make it $1.50 each

Glad storage bags $2.50
use $1/2 from 8/21 SS
makes this $2 each wyb 2

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce $1.67
use $0.50/1 from 8/21 SS or from coupons.com (some areas got $1/2)
doubles to make it as low as $0.67 each

Hidden Valley Ranch $3
use $1/1 Farmhouse orginals from 8/21 SS (I think there was one on coupons.com as well, but not sure if it is still available)

Other than this I am not really seeing much that peeks my interest. What have you found?
makes this $2 each

Have you signed up yet?

2011-08-18T13:09:00.000-04:00

I know I have mentioned these before, but you really need to sign up with Kraft First Taste and Vocalpoint.

They have new products and coupons to share all the time. I just printed a $2 off Planters peanut butter coupon through KFT and signed up for a free Swiffer Duster through Vocalpoint. It is easy to sign up and you'll be glad you did.

Rue La La Credit

2011-08-18T13:01:00.000-04:00

Hey guys, a couple months ago I was posting a lot of credits for different online shops that usually turned into some great free stuff. Here is another opportunity. You can shop with Rue La La and get a $10 credit. This is my personal link to invite you. So if you do chose to shop you help me out too. (Just want you to know the truth!) The offer is open until 8/23.

Ok. I think it is time to get back to it...

2011-08-18T12:39:00.000-04:00

This summer has just been crazy. I took on a "part-time" job teaching math courses online for a couple of different colleges to make ends meet for the summer. And, well let's say it was anything but part time. But then as things slowed down with that my little love hurt her ankle and had to be carried around and taken care of. In addition, my lovely laptop's battery is no longer working. So I can't take it outside with me while they play. So anyways.... it has been hard to keep up with some of the things I used to do.

But then I went grocery shopping. And the total .... $130!!!! I haven't seen this number in a long time. The sad part was I only saved $7 or $8. So needless to say, I am gettting back to it. I willl be trying to find good deals at Wegmans and share with you some of the other ways we have been making and saving money.

Once again, I apologize for going MIA. And to all that were searching for Wegmans deals, I am sorry for that too.

Debby

In my Mailbox

2011-08-01T11:27:00.000-04:00

I know that signing up for freebies can seem silly, but there are really some great offers sometimes. Here is a picture of some of the recent items I have received in the mail for free.

This includes $30 worth of Shutterfly items. One of the mugs was in use during the picture... sorry. I also have a free coupon for Pantene products.

The best way to find out about these freebies would be to check out sites like freestufftimes.com, forthemommas.com and even walmart.com and target.com have a freebie/samples section. I love the samples because they often come with a high value coupon for a full size item for you to use if you like the product.

You can also get freebies, like the trash bags I got, by signing up with word of mouth companies like Kraft First Taste, Vocalpoint, and pssst.

Wegmans Stop

2011-08-01T11:14:00.000-04:00

As the end of the month approaches, I like to go through my coupons and see if I have any that are about to expire and need to be used. Most get thrown away because they aren't something that my family needs or uses, but there were a few that I found and had to use before August arrived.

Here are some of the things I picked up with expiring and non-expiring coupons. I was very happy to see that I saved over $37 and didn't spend near that amount.

3 Chi-chi's tortillas $1.19
used $0.50/1 from
doubled to make it $0.19 each

2 Turkey Hill Iced Teas $2.29 each
use $1/2 from
and $1/2 from Wegmans receipt
made this $1.29 each

2 John Frieda full repair $5.49 each
used 2- $5 off expired 7/31
and used $1 off health and Beauty Wegmans coupon
made these free

1 Country Choice Organic Cookies $3.49

used $1/1 from mambosprouts.com

and used $1/1 nature's market wegmans coupon

made these $1.49

2 Redhot Sauces $1.19

used 2- $0.50/1 expired 7/31

doubled to make them $0.19 each

2 Pillsbury Brownies $0.99 each
used $1/2 from
makes these $0.49 each

Sorrento Mozzerela $4.19
used $2/1 from

made this $2.19

4 coke 20oz $1.59

used 4 - $0.75/1 when you buy prepared foods (bagels were in the picture and my hubby eats these every morning.
doubled to make each soda $0.09

I also had some freebie coupons to use up from kraft first taste and vocal point
- coffehouse creamer
- breakstone cottage cheese items

I have my sisters to thank for most of these coupons. They have been giving me all of their unwanted coupons. And it has really been a blessing.

Snapfish and My Coke Rewards

2011-07-27T16:30:00.000-04:00

Today (Wed 7/27) only you can get 50 free Snapfish prints for only 6 MyCokeReward points. It is usually 50 points on the mycokerewards website. So this is a pretty good deal. (Almost 90% off).

And don't forget that each Wenesday there is a new deal

Back from vacation

2011-07-27T16:21:00.000-04:00

HI everybody. Sorry I disappeared for a while. The kids and I took a little road trip to visit family. And for the short time that I had with them, I did not focus my time on couponing. Sorry!!!

And I am very excited to be back. Tops has started a new cycle for the gas points. So I will have some match-ups for that soon. I just got the ad in my hand. It also looks like Rite Aid is doing away with the $3 off $15 coupon?!?!? And I need to start hunting for some deals at Wegmans. Plus I found a new Wegmans coupon insert in the store and I will let you know what was inside with some match-ups.

Rite Aid Stop

2011-07-16T17:54:00.000-04:00

I know it has been a while since I posted anything about RA. I went today to use about $10 in +ups that were expiring in hope that I could roll them a little.

Here is what I did:

4 Softsoap bodywashes $2.99 each x 4 = $11.96
2 Kids sunglasses - foster & grant and 1 style science
- these were BOGO 50% off (one was $9.99 and the other $6.99 - or $3.49 after 50% off)

Total was $25.44

I used $3 off $15 from receipt survey
$5 Foster & Grant from July Video Values
$5 off Style Science from July Video Values
$10.38 in +ups

I paid $2.04 plus tax. Then I got back $8 in +ups for the Softsoap. Not great, but not too bad.

I am looking forward to the Pampers deal next week.

How did you do?

Wegmans Deals

2011-07-16T17:48:00.000-04:00

Here are a few Wegmans items that you might want to check out:

Oral B advantage 2/$1.50
use $2/1 from 7/3 P&G
makes this free

Cascadian Farms frozen veggies $1.42
use $0.75/1 from coupons.com or bettycrocker.com
doubles to make it free

tic tacs $0.99
use $1/1 or $0.75/1 from 6/12 RP
makes this free

Pure Silk Shave Cream $1.49
use $0.80/1 from 7/10RP
doubles to make it free

Skintimate Shave gel $1.88
use $0.55/1 from 6/26 SS
doubles to make it $0.78 each

Lipton Recipe Secrets $1.39
use $0.60/2 from 6/26 RP
doubles to make it $0.79 each wyb 2

Cortaid Anti-itch cream (still on sale) $2.99
use $3 from 5/15 RP
makes this free

Advil - travel size $1.99
use $4/2 from
this is one depends on the cashier/manager if they will take it
makes it free

Patriot Popsicles $0.99 12pk
use $0.50/1 printable coupon from Prairie Farms website
doubles to make it free
this is a PDF... these always scare me to try... and you will need to sign up on the website as well.
And I have heard that they are not doubling for everyone!

Here are some other items you will need your shopper's club card for:

coke 12pk 3/$9.99

wegmans soda 12pk 4/$10

milk $1.99- $2.19

Perry's Ice Cream $2.99

Wegmans Ice Cream $2.39

Wegmans regular salad Dressing $1.59

Chips Ahoy Cookies $1.99
use $1/2 nabisco cookies and crackers from 6/19 SS
makes this $1.49 each wyb 2

Pillsbury Brownies $0.99
use $0.40/1 from
doubles to make it $0.19

Eggland's Best $2.99 (I think this is an 18pk)
use $0.35/1 from 5/1 SS
doubles to make it $2.29 each
(I think that there is a $0.50/1 out there but it is strictly for 1 dozen packages)

I am outside with kids and battery is about to die. So I will charge up and post more.

Summer Time

2011-07-15T00:04:00.000-04:00

I have been really enjoying the summer this year. The deals have been less than impressive and instead of bombarding you with the same stuff you can find at any blog, I have been playing with my kids. It has been great.

I love couponing, but like anything else it is important not to neglect your family. So I have been putting them as my top priority. In addition, I have a tendency to become obsessed with things. Couponing is one of them. I a year or so ago I realized that I was telling my kids to wait and just hold on until mommy is done and why.... so I could get a couple more free tubes of toothpaste??? Well, it was a bit more than that. But to be honest, the kids didn't really care how our stockpile was doing. My babes had no idea we were having money trouble. And I realized that I have to enjoy every second that I can while they are so little and cute.

So I have been spending a bit less time on the internet and more time living on love. I will get back to the deals and I am sorry to anyone that has been searching for them. I will have new Wegmans match-ups for you soon. And Tops this week looked BLAH to me.

How has your summer been going?

Free Shaving Cream at Wegmans

2011-07-11T14:06:00.000-04:00

A big thank you to Allison for sharing this one with us: Free Pure Silk shaving cream. It is on sale for $1.49 and there is a $0.80 coupon in the 7/10 RP that came out yesterday. This coupon will double to make it free.

I went to check it out while grocery shopping this morning and my store only had about 3 left. Wegmans is usually pretty good about restocking, but don't be surprised if it is low right now....

Thanks again to Allison!!!

Tops Deals

2011-07-07T12:14:00.000-04:00

I am not sure I am even going to drive to Tops this week, unless one of you can convince me otherwise. Tops is pretty far away and very pricey. This is the last week to earn points towards the gas deal. If you do use Tops for most of your shopping, here are some deals to keep in mind:

I again, did not get an ad in the mail or newspaper this week. So please help if there is a great deal I missed.

Kelloggs Cereals $2.50 & Buy 4 get 200 points
there is the $5 off 5 coupons.com printable
I also printed a $1/2 kelloggs frosted flakes
There were a few $0.70/1 that would double but they were on specific types and I am not sure what is on sale without the ad.
A few General Mills cereal are included here too (Cinn Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, and a few others)
You could use the $1/2 from 6/ insert

(If I do go, this cereal is really the only thing I am interested in this week. My hubby can eat a whole box at a time. I don't like them but the family does.)

There are also a ton of P&G products for sale this week. You get coupons for the following from the June P&G insert. Your coupons amounts will depend on your area.

Crest 6.4oz Toothpaste 2/$4

• Crest 4-8.2oz 3D, Pro-Health or Regular Toothpaste 2/$5

• Crest Pro-Health 16.9fl oz Rinse 2/$7

• Scope 42.3-50.7oz Mouthwash $5.99

• Crest Glide Floss 2/$6

• Oral B Stages Toothpaste or Brushes 2/$4

• Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush $2.99

• Pantene 23.7-25.4oz Shamp & Cond $5.49

• Clairol Herbal Essences Shamp/Cond/Styler 2/$5

• Head & Shoulders 23-23.7oz Shamp/Cond $5.99

• Clairol Nice'n Easy $5.99

• Clairol Nice'n Easy FOAM $7.99

• Clairol Nice'n Easy Perfect 10 $8.99

• Tampax 20ct Tampons (excludes Pearl) $3.29

• Always 14-60ct Pads/Liners $3.29

• Olay Body Wash w/ Ribbons $3.99

• Old Spice 16-18oz Body Wash $3.99

• Gillette 16oz Body Wash $3.99

• Olay Regenerist or Total Effects $17.99

• Secret Flawless or Body Mist $3.99

• Old Spice Deodorant $3.99

• Gillette Clear $3.99

• Gillette Series Shave Gel $1.99

• Satin Care Shave Gel $1.99

• Gillette Fusion Razor $9.99

• Venus Razor $9.99

• Prilosec OTC 14ct $9.99

• Metamucil $10.99

• Tide 100oz Laundry Detergent 11.99

• Tide to Go 1ct 2/$5

• Tide Stain Release (small sizes) $3.49

• Downy 41-60oz Softener $4.99

• Downy 70-80ct Sheets $3.99

• Bounce Dryer Sheets or Bar $3.99

• Bounty Paper Towels $7.99

• Puffs Tissues 2/$4

• Charmin 12 roll Bath Tissue $7.99

• Swiffer Kit $18.99

• Swiffer Refills $4.69

• Dawn 19 or 24oz 2/$5

• Cascade $4.59
use $1/1 from 7/3 insert
makes this $3.59

• Febreze Set and Refresh $2.99

• Pampers Jumbo Diapers $8.99
use $1.50/1
makes this $7.49 each

• Pampers 320-360ct Wipes $8.99

I don't think that these prices look all that good, but if you need these items, want the gas points, and don't use drug stores you will save some money which is better than nothing.

Wegmans stop

2011-07-07T11:59:00.000-04:00

Sorry guys, I have been cery unimpressed with the deals lately. Is there anyone else feeling the same? This stinks because summer time is really the penny pinchin' season for us. So the lack of deals has made it hard.

Here are a couple of splurges that we made this week thanks to coupons:

Kelloggs cereal $2.50 per box
I used $1/1 from the back of Wegmans receipts
makes these boxes $1.50 each
(I also made sure to grab the ones that have the codes - 4 codes gets you $5 prepaid gift card. After the card, it is about $0.25 per box.)

Now an even better deal would be to buy the frosted flakes 2/$5
use 2 coupons from receipts $1/1 for each
use $1/2 from kelloggs.com
makes this $2/2 or $1 each and then submit for prepaid card

I think there is a new $5/5 cereal coupon as well that just appeared on coupons.com. I don't have 5 of the register coupons, but it is still a good deal. The boxes are much bigger than the ones that go on sale at the drug stores!!!

I also picked up 2 Turkey Hill Iced Teas. $2.29 each
used $1/2 from old insert
used $1/2 wegmans receipt coupon
makes this $1.29 each
(These were recently on sale and I hadn't gotten a receipt coupon yet and missed it :( My hubby and I love these and I picked them up as a sweet treat for our wedding anniversary. )

Pillsbury Brownie mixes $0.99
There was a $0.40/1 or a $0.50/1 that came out in an insert in June. Depending on what your area got, these could be $0.20 - free after coupon doubles. I had to trade to get them because my area didn't get either coupon.

What have you found lately.

Wegmans: Tic Tacs are free

2011-07-03T10:40:00.000-04:00

Well, I told you I would check, and I did. The signs are finally up. And the Tic Tacs are marked down to $0.99, making them free after $1 off coupon.

I did stop at Tops and Rite Aid for a few items. I didn't even get to the Tops ad until Saturday because of some family "situations" like my bathroom and basement flooding and my 2 year old stole my car keys for a day to name a few. It has been a crazy week. And once again I am apologizing for my absence. If anyone wants to know what I picked up I can post a list.

Wegmans Match-ups

2011-06-29T08:26:00.000-04:00

Here is a start to the Wegmans match-ups. I noticed that a lot of the deals I had been going in for the past couple of weeks are over. So it is time to start looking for new deals. :)

Wegmans brand:

Milk $1.99 - $2.15 per gallon

Shredded Cheese or blocks of cheese 8oz 2/$4

Sliced Cheese 12oz $1.99

Pasta $0.79

Baked Beans 20oz $0.99

Lemonade 64fl oz $1.99

Salad dressing $1.59

Wpop 12pk 4/$10

Antibacterial hand Soup 7.5 fl oz $0.69

Ketch-up 40oz $1.49

Frozen Waffles $1.79

Pancake Syrup 24fl oz $1.89

Baby wipes 80ct $1.50

Other:

Tic Tac Big Pack $0.99
use $1/1 from 6/12 RP
makes this free
(there were no signs up for this at my store... so next time I'm there I will make sure it works.)

Doritos and Lays $1.99

Coke 12pk 4/$10

Coke 2 liters 4/$5

Zweigles hot dogs $2.99

Ball Park Franks 2/$4
there was a $0.75/2 at coupons.com
if you printed it already it will double to make it $1.25 each

Bar S Franks $0.99
use $1/2 from (not sure what insert - it has been pulled from database already :( )
makes these $0.49 each (I think coupon expires on 6/30)

Cool Whip $0.99

Pillsbury Brownies $0.99
if you were able to print the $0.55/1 from coupons.com - doubles to make free
if you got the recent $0.40/1 in June 19 paper - doubles to make it $0.18
I think some even got $0.50/1 in that June paper which would double to make free
(my area papers did not have any pillsbury coupons - sorry!!!!)

Ritz crackers, Wheat thins, Triscuits $1.99
use $1/2 from 6/19 SS insert
makes these $1.49 each
(These are cheaper at Wegmans this week, butremember that there is a deal with these at Tops for extra gas points this week too! - at Tops they are 2/$5 and when you buy 6 you get 200 bonus points towards gas.)

Eggland's Best 18pk $2.99
use $0.35/1 from 5/1/11 SS - doubles to make it $2.29
or $0.50/1 found inside many magazines - doubles to make it $1.99

Capri Sun $1.79

Tropicana 89 fl oz $3.99

Tony's Frozen Pizza $0.99
use $0.50/3 from 5/15 SS
doubles to make it $1.97 for 3 or $0.66 per item

many kelloggs cereals 2/$5
use $1/2 frosted flakes from kelloggs.com to make it $2 per box
use $1/2 raisin bran from 6/12 RP to make it $2 per box

powerade $0.79

friendship dairies cottage cheese $1.99
there was a $0.55/1 coupon at friendshipdairies.com
doubles to make it $0.89

band-aids 60ct $1.50
use $0.50/1 from 4/17 SS
doubles to make it $0.50 (exp 6/30)

Michelina's frozen meals $0.89
use $1/5 printable
makes it $0.69 each

more to come soon....

Couple of Tops match-ups for any Saturday shopping that I missed earlier

2011-06-25T11:24:00.000-04:00

Frescetta Pizza by the Slice 2/$4
use $0.75/1 from the Frescetta facebook page
doubles to make them $0.50 each

Breyer Blasts $3.33???? (not sure on price)
use $0.75/1 from breyers facebook page
doubles to make it $1.83 each

I really don't like having to go to Tops, but using coupons there to get cheaper gas in New York is HUGE!!!!!!!! So I will keep trying to find some cheap ways for us to get our gas prices lower. I am now at $0.60 off per gallon and have a couple more weeks to get it lower. I am soooo excited!

I didn't get my early copy of the Tops ad for next week like I usually do, so any match-ups will take a few days.

And also, I didn't know this since I'm new to couponing at Tops, but some of their sales last longer than one week. (like the goya and cruch bars that I picked up this week!)

Wegmans Shopping Trip

2011-06-25T02:10:00.000-04:00

I have to apologize that I haven't posted my Wegmans pictures in a while.

Here are some of the freebies that I picked up.

Travel Sized Advil $1.99
used $4/2 from 5/22 SS
made these free
It does have to over-rided by cashier, so I don't know if all will allow.

Degree $0.99
used $1/1 from past insert that expired 6/19
made these free

Cortaid anti-itch cream $2.99
used $3/1 from 4/17 insert that expires 6/30
made this free

This trip was extrmemly successful. I spent as much as I saved (about $40 spent and $40 saved). I will grab receipt and see what else I picked to remind you of.

Now that I am on summer vacation, be looking for more Wegmans match-ups. I love being HOME!!!!

Book Review: When the Soul Mends

2011-06-23T15:29:00.000-04:00

I have mentioned to you before that I am very blessed to be a part of Blogging for Books. This is a place where I am given free books in return for my honest review.

My latest novel was When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall. I was excited to read this book because I had recently read other work by Condy Woodsmall about the ties between the Old Order Amish and those of us that are not.

I am going to be completely honest with you in my review. This is the third book in a series call Sister of the Quilt. I have not had the opportunity to read the other two books that came prior to this part of the story. So for me there were tons of characters that I couldn't keep straight and mini stories that I didn't have the background information to guide my reading. So the book was hard for me to grab on to at first.

As I got farther into the book it had a wonderful tale of love, forgiveness, and all of the toils and troubles that happen in our lives. It was very well written and easy to read.

I recommend that anyone that wants to read about the Old Order Amish and the typical American lifestyles colliding to pick up this series. I would just start with the first books in the bunch, When the Heart Cries and When the Morning Comes.

If you are interested here is a brief summary from christianbook.com:

After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvania childhood.

Having fled in disgrace more than two years earlier, she finally has settled into a satisfying role in the Englischer world. She also has found love and a new family with the wealthy Martin Palmer and the children she is helping him raise. But almost immediately after her arrival in Owl’s Perch, the disapproval of those who ostracized her, including her headstrong father, reopens old wounds.
As Hannah is thrown together with former fiancé Paul Waddell to work for her sister Sarah’s mental health, hidden truths surface about events during Hannah’s absence, and she faces an agonizing decision. Will she choose the Englischer world and the man who restored her hope, or will she heed the call to return to the Plain Life --- and perhaps to her first love?

Do you have enough coupons yet?

2011-06-22T10:34:00.000-04:00

I am not sure I could ever have enough coupons... well, I take that back. There is only so much time and so much space! But for now I am still on the hunt. Here are a few that I found:

$2 off Seventh generation baby items - could make for cheap diaper wipes??? You'll need to sign up!

$1/2 Keebler townhouse, toasteds, or club at http://www.snackpicks.com/

$0.50/1 Keebler ready crust at http://www.sanckpicks.com/
(makes these $0.99 for reduced fat version at Wegmans after coupon doubles)

$0.75/1 New Keebler Granola Fudge Bars at http://www.snackpicks.com/

$0.50/2 cans of Dole Pineapple

$0.55/2 Hormel Chili

$1/3 2pk of Gerber Nature Select 2nd Foods

$1/1 Bagel Bites

Have you located any great coupons???

Walmart Stop: Dial Overage

2011-06-22T02:07:00.001-04:00

I maybe make it to Walmart about once ev.ery 2 weeks. I wait until we need something or the deals are just too good to pass up. This week I had gathered a bunch of the dial $2 coupons that I planned to use for overage. I sure don't need more bodywash, but couldn't pass up the chance to pay for the other items.

Here are some deals I had been compiling:

Mission Tortilla Wraps $2.29???
(I forgot to grab receipt) no coupon

4 Hershey's Syrups $1.68 each
used 2- $1/2 from 5/22 SS
makes these $1.18 each

2 Tic Tacs $1.09
used $1/1 from 6/12 RP
makes these $0.09 each

2 Red Baron frozen pizzas $2.98
used 2 - $1/1 old print from coupons.com
made these $1.98 each

1 Pert Plus $0.97
used $1/1 from 5/22
made $0.03 overage

3 Reach floss $0.88 each ($2.64 total)
used $1/1 and $2.50/2
made $0.86 overage

6 Dial Bodywash $0.97 each ($5.82 total)
used $2/1 from 6/12 RP
made $6.18 overage

So total started at $26.58. I then handed over $22.50 in coupons. So I paid $4.08 plus tax! Not too bad...

Tops Shopping Trips

2011-06-22T01:49:00.001-04:00

Well, it looks like Tops has actually started to grab my attention. I went last week to grab some of the free milky ways, cheap goya beans, and other stuff. And after earning money off gas, I was hooked.

So I went back this week and grabbed the following:

2 KC masterpiece BBQ sauce $1.50

used 2- $1/1 from 5/22 SS

made this $0.50 each

1 Hidden Valley Farmhouse $2.50

used $1/1 from 5/22 SS

made this $1.50 each

2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 2/$4

used $0.50/2 from 5/1 or 5/22 SS

doubled to make it 2/$3 or $1.50 each

2 Goya Rice $1.29

used 2-$0.55/1 from goya.com

doubled to make them $0.19 each

8 Crunch Bars $0.59

used 4- $0.50/2 from 5.22 SS????

doubled to make them $0.09 each

4 Skittles and 4 Starbursts $0.50 each

used the 4 - $0.50/2 printable I mentioned yesterday

doubled to make them free

*So I spent a little over $6 for all and earned more money off gas. Remember that every 10 coupons you redeem is $0.10 off gas per gallon.

*I will go back to use another ten coupons and if you buy 6 of the KC Masterpiece or Farmhouse dressing you can earn another 200 points or $.20 off per gallon of gas!!!!!

Summer Projects

2011-06-20T13:51:00.000-04:00

I officially begin my summer vacation next week. And I can't wait. My little loves just can't get enough projects and crafts when we are home. So I will be sharing with you some of the ones that are planned for our fun!

Here is the first.

I have so many free paper plates, I thought this one would be a good place to start. You can find the directions here.

We will also be working hard in our veggie garden. Do you remember it from last year????? Pictures coming soon!

What are you doing this summer?

More Coupons to Print

2011-06-20T13:33:00.001-04:00

Here are a few more coupons that are new to me that you may want to print:

Michelina's $1 off 5 here and here
(these are $0.89 at Wegmans right now, or $0.69 after coupon)

Wise Snacks $0.50/1 printable
(these are $2.50 at Wegmans or $1.50 after coupon doubles)

$1.50 off Wholly Guacomole facebook coupon

Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes $1/1 printable

$0.50 off Helluva Good Sour Cream Dip printable

(at Wegmans these are $1.89 or $0.89 after coupon)

Unilever Coupons

2011-06-20T13:02:00.001-04:00

One of the easiest ways to get coupons is to sign up with the company. This can be time consuming if you by a lot of different products. So it is great when you find one website that holds mulitple coupons for different products. One such place is makinglifebetter.com. I have found country crock, wishbone, breyers, degree, dove, etc. all here. Plus there is a section for samples as well. And best of all it is all in one place.

You do have to sign up which means sharing personal information. I feel kind of weird about putting my birthdate in, so just created an alternative birthday that I share with companies. And if it doesn't have a star next to it I don't fill it in. That way I'm not giving out any more info than I have to.

A few Wegmans match-ups

2011-06-20T12:46:00.001-04:00

Here are just a few match-ups that I don't think I've posted yet. Remember that my prices are based on a store in the Rochester, NY area.

I did stop there last night and will have a picture and some updates for you later!

Be sure to go here for all other Wegmans posts!

Smucker's Ice Cream toppings psa $1.99
use $0.55/1 from 5/15 RP
doubles to make it $0.89
(I think my area got $1/2b :( boo )

Starburst or Skittles $0.79
use $0.50/2 printable
doubles to make them $0.29 each wyb 2
(free at TOPS this week)

Bison Dip $1.79
use $0.50/1 from 6/12 insert
doubles to make it $0.79

L'Oreal Kids Shampoo $2.59 (on sale)
use $0.75/1 printable at redplum.com
doubles to make it $1.09 each

Newman's Own dressing $3.49
use $0.75/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $1.99

Pillsbury Brownies $0.99
use $0.55/1 printable from coupons.com
doubles to make it free

Kikkoman soy sauce $1.79 10 fl oz
use $0.55/1 from smartsource.com
doubles to make it $0.69 each
(There are also 5 fl oz bottles that are $1.69, but it just seems silly not to get twice as much for 10 cents more!)

Kettle Chips $2.99
use $1/1 from 6/19 RP
makes this $1.99 each

Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner $2.99 (on sale)
use $3/2 from 6/19 SS
and I think there was also a $1/1 in summer coupon booklet
if you can use 2 it makes this $.98 for 2 or $0.49 each

New Pampers Code

2011-06-20T09:32:00.001-04:00

You can get 10 points by entering the following code for the Pampers Gifts to Grow: VMF776C7HMEXT4P

Spoil your kids the healthy way

2011-06-17T11:46:00.002-04:00

Vocal Point has a new offer for moms from Motts for Tots. Now, I have been trying to log in for a while and it is going slowly. So please don't spend your whole afternoon trying to get samples and coupons. You might want to wait until a slower time of the day.

If you haven't signed up for Vocal Point, go here.

A few TOPS match-ups

2011-06-14T14:09:00.000-04:00

I mentioned a week or so ago that I was sad that I missed out on very cheap Peter Pan peanut butter at TOPS. So I have been trying to stay on top of the Tops deals. Here are a few that might interest you.

Milky Way 2/$1
use $1/2 printable from http://www.coupons.com/
makes both free

Santa Cruz juices 2/$3
use $0.75/1 from www.mambosprouts.com
makes them free

Funky Monkey organic fruit snacks $1
use $0.75/1 printable
doubles to make it free

Arm & Hammer dryer sheet $1
use $3/2 from 4/10 SS
makes this free

YoCrunch new yogurts $10/10
use $0.35/1 from 4/3 SS
doubles to make it $0.30 each

Betty Crocker Brownies 4/$5
use $0.50/1 from 5/1 SS
doubles to make it $0.25 each

Smuckers Preserves 2/$4
use $0.55/1 from 5/22 RP
doubles to make it $0.90 each

Goya deals - get coupons from goya.com

Goya Rice $1.29
use $0.55/1
doubles to make it $0.19 each

Garbanzo beans $0.69
use $0.60/2
doubles to make it $0.09 each

Kidney Beans $0.65
use $0.75/3
doubles to make it $0.15 each

Milky Way and Wise deals at Wegmans

2011-06-14T13:24:00.000-04:00

Milky Way coupons have just popped up on coupons.com! And they are one of my hubby's favorites. I might wait to use this with a sale. But for the of you that want to use it now:

Milky way $0.79 each at Wegmans
use $0.50/2 coupon
doubles to make it $0.29 each (use zip code 07039 if you don't see it)

And there is also a decent deal on Wise snacks

You can grab two bags at Wegmans 2/$5 (must be 6.25 oz or larger)
use te $0.75/2 printable
doubles to make it $1.75 per bag wyb 2

Welcome to Deal-licious Debby

2011-06-14T12:08:00.000-04:00

I have noticed that there are some new people coming over to Deal-licious Debby and checking it out. I started about a year ago and mainly focus on Wegmans deals with a few other stores sprinkled in here and there. And then I try to bring you any other deals, money making opportunities, or ways to have fun for less that the other blogs are posting. There are so many coupon and freebie blogs that I work to bring you different information than the hundreds of others out there.

I want to make sure that you are finding what you need here. Please let me know if there are store deals that you are looking for or anything else that might be of your interest. I will work hard to make sure that I either post that info or can leave you a link to another blogger that does a great job gathering that info.

This blog is meant to help others, so please don't be shy. I want to help you.

Please leave me some comments or suggestions so that I can make this blog helpful for you!!!

Free Dial Soap + Overage

2011-06-14T11:46:00.001-04:00

I am not the biggest fan of shopping at Walmart, but with so many stores making their coupon policies more strict, Walmart's new ok for overage has got me going in there more often than I used to.

So here is the deal, on Sunday there was a $2 off any Dial lotion or bodywash coupon. It doesn't exclude any of the small or travel size items. So you can use it on the $0.97 bodywash found in the travel section and actually make $1.03 on each one. They won't hand you money, but you can use it towards the other items that you need to purchase like milk, bread, or other things that typically can't be bought for free.

Please note, although the coupon policy has changed, so cashiers may still give you a hard time about using it on a travel sized item.

Here are just a couple other items you might want to look for:

Noxzema bikini razor $1.97
use $2/1 from 5/1 RP
makes it free

Secret Clinical Strength Travel $2.47
use $3/1 from P&G home mailer
free plus overage

Reach floss $0.88-$0.97
use $1/1 or $2.50/1 from 4/17 RP
free plus overage

Carefree liners $0.97
use $1/1 from 5/8 SS
makes this free

Pert Plus travel Size $0.97
use $1/1 from 5/15 SS
makes this free

Mini Deli Heinz Ketch-ups $0.60
use $0.50/1 from
makes this $0.10 each

Wegmans: Starbucks Ice Cream

2011-06-11T11:31:00.001-04:00

I have a confession, I hate all things coffee. Ok, there I said it. But I have a feeling that there are many of you that do like the flavor of coffee, even in your ice cream. So here is a deal for you. Wegmans has Starbucks Ice Cream on sale for $2.99. You can go here and print a $0.75/1 coupons (use zip code 90210 if needed). It will double and make the ice cream $1.49 each.

(And if you sign up for Swagbucks you can print the coupon from there and earn points just for using it!)

Mambo Sprouts Coupons

2011-06-08T11:12:00.001-04:00

Mambo Sprouts has just released a new batch of coupons. If you aren't familiar with them, it is a website dedicated to living well, living green, and being healthy. So many of the coupons are for organic, gluten free, and natural products.

Here are some match-ups with Wegmans prices to give you an idea of what coupons are being offered:

remember: psa = prices start at and wyb = when you buy

Luna Bars $0.99
use $0.50/1
doubles to make it free

Bigelow Tea psa $2.59
use $0.55/1
doubles to make it $1.39 each

Lundberg gormet rice blends psa $2.99
use $0.75/1
doubles to make it $1.49 each

Country Choice Organic (cookies and snacks) psa $2.99
use $1/1
makes these $1.99

Santa Cruz organic juices psa $2.69
use $0.75/1
doubles to make it $1.19

Mi-Del cookies and snacks psa $3.29
use $1/1
makes these $2.29 each

Boulder Canyon Potato Chips some are 2/$4
use $1/2
makes these $1.50 each wyb two

Mori-Nu Tofu $1.79
use $0.75/2
doubles to make it $1.04 each wyb 2

Organic Valley Half and Half $1.99
use $0.75/1
doubles to make it $0.49 each

San J Asian cooking sauce psa $1.49
use $0.55/1
doubles to make it $0.39 each

You can print the coupons from here.

Make money with House Labs

2011-06-08T10:38:00.000-04:00

You may have heard of House Parties by now. It is where you sign up to host a party that features a product that all your guests get to try. There are usually cute little party favors and snacks. I have done a couple through different companies and have had fun.

Well, now the company House Parties is offering House Labs. Here is what they sent to me:

The House Party team is inviting you to be an "insider" with our newest addition, HouseLab.

HouseLab is a cool way for House Party community members to give feedback on products and brands and get paid for it! Yes, we're talking cash and goodies all for just giving your opinion. You answer the questions, you get the dough or free stuff. It's that easy!

This is just one of the many benefits of your House Party membership and we want you to be the first to participate.

All you need to do is answer a few simple questions so we can ensure you get invitations for HouseLab studies that are right for you.

So you can go here to either sign up for House Parties, or if you are already a member you can sign up for House Labs.

Great Coupons

2011-06-05T10:28:00.000-04:00

I know that many of you may have known about these coupons already, but I have been a little out of the loop this week. (The entire family has been SICK!)

Anyways go here to print some awesome coupons. If you don't have a code use: 63829897.

Most of them will double to make some sweet deals. Some of these products were just on sale at Tops, but I was too sick to even post about them. Sorry. But you can still get some great prices at Wegmans.

Here are just a couple of examples:

Peter Pan peanut butter $1.99
use $0.50/1
doubles to make it $0.99

Banquet frozen meals $0.99
use $0.50/2
doubles to make them $0.49 each when you buy 2

Chef Boyardee $0.79 (price good until 6/25)
use $0.50/3
doubles to make about $0.46 a can when you buy three

There are other coupons on the site as well. The best things about these coupons is that you can print 10 copies instead of the typical 2!!!!! Just keep hitting your back button to get more to print.

Welcome June and new coupons...

2011-06-01T15:03:00.000-04:00

Have I mentioned before that I love the beginning of the month. I am one step closer to being done with the school year and there are some great new coupons. And since Wegmans is my preferred grocery store, here are some match-ups!!!

Enjoy.

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad $0.99
use $0.50/2 from coupons.com and also smartsource.com
doubles to make them $0.49 each when you buy 2

Reese Puffs Cereal $2.99 for 13oz
use $0.50/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make this $1.99 each

Fiber One Original cereal $3.69
use $0.75/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make thsi $2.19 each

Old el Paso tortilla stuffers (not sure on price but would guess around $2 - only available at select stores)
use $1/1 from coupons.com
makes this about $1???

Morton's Season All $1.99
use $0.60/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $0.79 each

Gulden's Spicy mustard $1.79
use $0.30/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $1.19 each

Bisquick 40oz $2.69
use $0.50/1 from smartsource.com
doubles to make it $1.69
(coupon is good on 28oz or larger... this 40oz is the smallest I could find that my Wegmans carries)

Kool Aid canister $2.49
use $1/2 printable from here
makes these $1.99 each when you buy 2

Yogi Granola Crisps $3.99
use $1/1 printable from here
makes these $2.99 each

Nasoya Tofu $2.29
use $0.75/1 printable from here
doubles to make it $0.79 each

Haribu gummy bears $1.29
use $0.30/1 from coupons.com zip code 62946
doubles to make this $0.69 each

Wegmans match-Ups

2011-05-29T07:24:00.000-04:00

I headed over to the Wegmans website to see if the new week has brought any new deals. Some of these might be old, but I thought they were still worth mentioning.

Remember that my prices are based on a Rochester, NY area store.

For you picnic needs this weekend:

Coke products 12 pks 3/$9.99

Wegmans soda 12pk 4/$10

Wegmans kettle chips, doritos $1.99

Wegmans ranch and other flavored dips $0.99

Driscoll's strawberries $1.99

doubles to make $0.99

Heinz ketch-up $1.89

use $0.50/1 from 5/22 RP

doubles to make it $0.89

Ballpark franks 2/$3

use $.75/1 printable

doubles to make this free (if all varieties included)

Hebrew National hotdogs $2.99

Snacks

Newton Cookies $2.50

use $1/1 any newton product from 5/8 SS

makes this $1.50 each

Juicy Juice $1.79
use $1/2 printable
makes this $1.29 each when you buy 2

Non-perishable

Ortega refried beans $0.75
use $0.50/2 from 4/17 SS
doubles to make it $0.25 each

Chef Boyardee (many varieties) $0.79

Some wegmans dresings $1.59

Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White $1.99
use $0.75/1 printable
doubles to make $0.49

San J asian cooking sauce $1.49
use $0.55/1 from mambosprouts.com
doubles to make $0.39

In or near dairy section

Eggland's Best Eggs $2.99
use $0.50/1 from
doubles to make $1.99

Wegmans 10oz tortillas $0.99

Wegmans milk 1 gal $1.99

Turkey Hill Iced Tea $1.79
use $1/2 from 5/15 RP
makes this $1.29 each when you buy 2

Health & Beauty

Reach toothbrushes $0.99
use $2/2 from 5/8 SS
makes 2 free

John Frieda products $4.49

idea:

Buy 2 Root Awakenings $4.49 each
use 2- $3/1 from 5/1 SS
and use $1/2 wegmans from summer essentials booklet
makes these $0.99 each

Frozen

Michelina's Lean Gormet or Authentico frozen meals $0.89

Wegmans Ice Cream $2.39

(still on sale, but went up from $1.99)

Turkey Hill Ice Cream $2.49

use $1/2 from 5/15 RP

makes these $1.99 each when you buy 2

Cool Whip $0.99

Alexia fries $2.99

use $1/1 printable

makes this $1.99

Kids are awake... so more deals will come soon!

To see all of my Wegmans posts you can go here.

2011-05-26T10:50:00.000-04:00

Have you signed up for swagbucks yet? If you were waiting, now is a great time. New sign ups get 80 free swagbucks when you use the promo code MEMORIALDAY. Then after you sign up you can search (like google), print coupons, watch videos, take surveys, and much more to earn points. I like to trade in my swagbucks for amazon gift cards, but there are lots of other rewards to. It is free and it is easy. Go here to get started.

Rite Aid ideas for this week...

2011-05-25T15:35:00.000-04:00

I have been really bummed with the Rite Aid deals lately. How about you?

I have already purchased $15 worth of Tylenol Precise (for free after coupons) for the Weekend Warrior deal. (Buy $25 worth of participating products and get $10 in +ups). And I also went into the week with no +ups because all of mine expired that week. And I used them to buy cereal and pampers.

So here are my two goals:
1.) Earn the $10 +up for as little oop as possible
2.) earn some +ups to use for next time
3.) get some soda because hubby keeps drinking it and I like to have back up for migraines!!!!

So this is what I did:

Transaction #1
bought 4 caress bodywashes 4/$10
bought bengay (part of weekend warrior) $5.99 ($5.40 after my discount)

Total $15.40

I used $3 off $15 from receipt survey
4 - $1 off Caress from 5/22 RP
1 - $3 off Bengay from 5/22
1- $2 off Bengay from the RA ad

So then I paid $3.40 + tax. And I got back a $3 +up for the bodywash. (almost like paying $0.40 for all)

Transaction #2

3 - coke 12 pks $10.98
1 - Bengay $5.40 after discount

Total $16.38 plus tax and deposit

I used $3 off $15
$3 and $2 off bengay as mentioned before
$3 +up from previous transaction

I paid $7.38 plus tax and deposit. I got back $2 for the Coke and $10 for the weekend warrior because I reached the $25 mark.

I also grabbed the coppertone in a transaction I did on Sunday. It wasn't great, but the hubby was complaining about using baby or kid sunlotion while at work. And he wanted a spray so that he could get his back easier. So after telling him I thought he was silly, I gave in.

Coppertone BOGO 50% off
I bought 2 at 10.49 and $5.24
The register also took my 10% off -$1.57

I used $3 off $15
2 - $1 off from coupons.com
2 - $2 off Rite Aid printables (I found two different one at iheartriteaid.com)

Pay $5.16 plus tax.

How did you do?

Frugal Fun: Free Bowling All Summer LONG

2011-05-25T14:13:00.001-04:00

Here is a great deal just in time for summer. AMF is offering 2 free bowling games per kid per day this summer. This great opportunity starts May 30 and extends to September 5. It is available 7 days a week and until 8pm. I think this is a great idea for rainy days, too hot to play days, or just when you need a change of scenery.

You can see if there are locations near you by going here. I just checked my zip code and there were at least 3 places near me!!!

There is a deal for adults as well. I think 4 adults can play all summer for $27.95. I should double check this, but I think it is close to the actual number.

So go sign up now. Then every Sunday you will be emailed coupons for the week. And then have some fun.

**Bowling shoes are not included :( **

Wegmans Revlon deal

2011-05-23T23:47:00.000-04:00

I am not sure that this deal will work everywhere, but it did work at my Wegmans.

I bought 2 Revlon nail enamels for $2.99 each on sale and the cute bag that was free with the purchase of "two Revlon color cosmetic items." Because this same wording is on the $2 off Revlon coupon that came in the 5/8 SS insert and the picture of the ad at Wegmans had nail polish in it the manager and cashier decided that the deal and the coupons did include the nail polish.

So basically I got each nail polish for $0.99 and the bag for free!

Wegmans: Free Cortaid & cheap San J

2011-05-23T23:28:00.001-04:00

I posted about this earlier in the day, but decided to try it for my self. And it all worked out perfectly.

If you missed it, here is the deal:

Cortaid anti-itch cream 1 oz marked down to $2.99
use the $3/1 from the 5/15 RP
makes this free

San -J Asian cooking sauce on clearance for $1.49
use $0.55/1 from mambosprouts
doubles to make this $0.39

"What are you doing?"

2011-05-23T23:21:00.001-04:00

Yes, this is my little 2 year old love. Yes, he has my coupons. And yes he also has my scissors. (I took them away before I took the picture.)

I was distracted for a moment and set my materials down in a not very smart place. So my wonderful little man decided he would help mommy. He only destroyed 2 coupons and they were ones that I wasn't planning on using, thank goodness. The last time I found him doing this he cut up a Rite Aid $1/1 Video Value coupon. And if you know me, my RA coupons are like gold. But I couldn't be mad because I either laid them somewhere he could get to or he found a way to climb to them.

2 year old boys are so fast!!!

A couple Wegmans deals

2011-05-23T13:24:00.000-04:00

Besides the Ivory bodywash deal, most of the other freebie deals are over (like the oral b toothbrushes and bandaids). So I roamed the store looking to see what else I might come up with while picking up some groceries yesterday. Here are a couple things that I saw:

Bar S hotdaog $0.99 each
use $1/2 from 5/22 insert
makes these $0.49 each

or grab the Bar S bologna $1.49
use the $1/2 from 5/22
makes this $0.99 each

Cortaid anti -itch cream $2.99
use the $3 off coupon from 5/15 RP
makes this free

San -J asian cooking sauce $1.49 (on clearance)
use $0.55/1 mambo sprouts IP
doubles to make it $0.39 each

I have a page of notes that I wrote but forgot to bring with me, so more updates are coming.

Walmart Stop

2011-05-23T08:24:00.001-04:00

I got all the items for $8.32!!!!

1 Digiorno Frozen Pizza $2.98
used $1/1 5/15
makes this $1.98

1 Red Barron Froxen Singles $2.88
used $1/1 from coupons.com
makes this $1.88

2 Miracle Whips $2.50 each
used 2- $1/1
makes these $1.50 each

2 Catalina Dressing $1.68 each
used $1.50/2
makes this $0.93 each

3 Oscar Mayer Selects $1.68
used 3- $1/1 from
makes these $0.68 each

12 Reach Floss $0.88 each
used 2 - $2.50/2
used 8 - $1/1
makes these free plus $2.44 in overage to pay for other stuff

I had coupons for other items that I thought would be money makers, but the prices at my Walmart were different than the ones I saw posted on other forums. I'll keep you posted if I find anything else that will make overage.

Have you found any great deals at Walmart????

Rite Aid: Basically free cereal

2011-05-20T22:04:00.000-04:00

I went to Rite Aid this week because I had $14 worth of +ups expiring on Saturday. And there was no way I was going to let them go to waste.

So here are my transactions:

Transaction #1

2 Tylenol Precise pain cream $5 each (with rain check)
2 boxes of Cinn Toast Crunch 2/ $4.88
small filler $0.50

Total: $15.38

I used $3 off $14 coupon from receipt survey
2- $5 off Tylenol IPs
$2 +up

I then paid $0.38

Transaction #2

3 boxes of Kellogs cereals $6.66

I used $1 off from Video Values
$1.50/3 kellogg's cereal coupon exp 3/22
used a $4 +up

I then paid $0.16

Transaction #3

2 boxes of Lucky Charms $4.88
used $1 off video values
used $1/2 cereals from coupons.com
used $2 +up

I then paid $0.88

Transaction #4

Pampers Cruisers $19.99
became $17.99 after my rewards discount
used $3 off $15 from survey
used $1.50/1 pampers from 5/1 P&G
used the last $6 in +ups that I had left

I paid $7.49 plus tax.

I was kind of bummed that I couldn't find a way to make more +ups, but I am still happy that I was able to get so many items that my hubby and babes actually use.

Anyone else feeling like the deals at Rite Aid have been a little slow lately?????

How did you do this week?

Fruit2day

2011-05-19T14:52:00.000-04:00

Here is a smartsource coupon for $0.45/1 for Fruit2Day. These are regularly $1.69 at Wegmans. So after the coupon doubles it is $0.79 each. I might wait and see if I can find on sale to make the savings even better.

Another Regal Coupons

2011-05-19T08:42:00.000-04:00

Here is another coupon if you are headed to the movies this weekend!

Did anyone use the coupon from last week? I'm wondering if the Rochester area cinemas accepted it...

We don't often go to the movies because it can be so expensive. I have been to the movies about 3 times in the past 5 years. But my daughter is super excited about the Pirates of the Caribbean movie that opens tomorrow. So we plan to use this coupon, go to a matinee, and I have a movie card for the theater where you can get points towards free stuff or discounted snacks. We also usually pack our own snacks so that when the popcorn runs out my love has something else to munch on. My little love gets excited about the popcorn. Since it is such a special treat to go we save up to splurge while we are there. And actually, I don't get to go. It is a father -daughter date. But that is ok with me. I can wait to rent for free.

How do you keep your outings within budget?

Coupons to Print

2011-05-18T15:36:00.000-04:00

You can go here to print $0.55 off Gerber Graduate Yogurt Blends

These are $2.49 at Wegmans

So that would be $1.39 after coupon doubles

You can go here to get $0.35 off Goldfish

These are $1.79 at Wegmans

So that would be $1.09 after coupon doubles

Or go to coupons.com to get $1/1 I can't believe it's not butter product

Prices start at $2.59 at Wegmans

makes these $1.59 and up after coupon

New to "extreme couponing"?

2011-05-16T11:54:00.003-04:00

Are you new to extreme couponing?

I say "extreme couponing" hesitantly because I am by no means anything like the people on the show. I cannot buy $1000 worth of groceries for $10. And I have a full time job, so I can't spend 60 hours a week planning and shopping. I wish that I could, but I think my hubby might go crazy.

For most people, coupons come in the Sunday paper. They clip a couple they think they will use and throw out the rest Sunday afternoon. This is where I started. I never thought about couponing as more than a little chore I did each Sunday afternoon.

When things changed for my family and I had to find a way to feed us on very little money while still putting a diaper on the babe's butt, I turned to the internet for help. And that was when I learned about extreme couponing. Well, really it was learning to be smarter with my money and wiser about how to shop.

Here are a couple of things that I learned and wanted to share with you:

1.) Couponing works when you can start to buy ahead.

This was hard when I had no money, but here and there when I found items on sale I would buy more than we would use for the week. In fact, I tried to buy enough to last us months or atleast until it would go on sale again espeically if I was able to get it free. In my area some items go on sale in regular intervals, some do not. I didn't really know the schedule, so I would buy what would work in our budget. And of course these were items that wouldn't go bad in the pantry. So if you ever look and wonder why I didn't buy shampoo in weeks, it was because I bought a ton of it when I could get it for free. Right now I am loading up on toothbrushes, toothpastes, and bodywashes. I won't need some of these for at least a year.

If you really honestly want couponing to save you money this is the biggest part. You stop paying full price for items you use all the time. Instead of running to the store when you run out of something you need to be able to go to your stockpile or pantry where you got your items on sale or maybe free.

2.) Sometimes buying the biggest package isn't the best deal.
I grew up being taught to calculate the unit price and base my purchase that way. That is fine if you have one coupon and are buying one item. But to really maximize the savings I will now try to get as many coupons as I can to buy whatever size will get me the product for as close to free as possible. So somtimes I will buy 15 bottles of dish soap for free in the smallest size available are instead of 1 or 2 bottles at $3 a pop. It takes up more space and feels wasteful to use all the packaging materials, but for now it is free and that is what my family needs.

3.) Sometimes you have to buy things you won't use.

This is true many if you're playing the drug store game. I try not to do it too much. But you may see me buy a bottle of medicine to help you sleep or baby formula. If it does help get my out of pocket cost closer to zero I will pick it up. And then I quickly find a home for the product with someone who will use it.

I often buy these items at stores that allow overage (where your coupon is for more than the price and you get the remainder to put towards your other groceries) or when the coupon will make it free and I am trying to get to a certain total like $15 so that I can use a $3 off $15 coupon. I do this a lot a Rite Aid. If my total is at $15 and some of the items are free, that $3 coupon helps pay for the items I really need but aren't free.

Wegmans Stop

2011-05-16T11:26:00.002-04:00

I did really great at Wegmans this weekend. I saved about $90. I spent around $100. So my oop is still pretty high compared to some, but this is good for us. Plus I am in stock up mode for summer. I don't get a paycheck during the summer months. So I try to get as much of the prepackaged types of things that we might need. Plus I freeze meat in advance as well.

Now obviously these items pictured are not the only things that I purchased. I bought tons of veggies. My supply from the garden is almost out and I needed some items that we don't grow. Plus I bought a club pack of chicken and ground beef (be sure to print the $1 off $5 for meat). So a hefty portion of my total goes to the produce and meat!!!

Here are the best of the frees and good deals right now:

Ivory body wash $0.99
use $1/1 from 5/1 P&G
makes this free

Secret deodorant $0.69
use $0.75/1 from P&G home mailer
makes this free

Bandaids $0.99
used $0.50/1 from 4/17 SS
doubles to make free

Aquafresh kids toothpaste $1.99
used $1/1 from and $1/1 Wegmans coupon
makes this free

Crest toothpaste $1.99
used $0.75/1 from P&G home mailer
doubles to make it $0.49 each

Oral B advanced $0.99
used $1.50/1 from P&G 5/1
makes this free

Similac $3.77
used $5/1 from
makes this free

Halls $1.29
used $0.50/1 from All you magazine
doubles to make $0.29 each

Uncle Ben's $1.59
used $0.75/1 that came with free coupon (facebook offer)
doubles to make it $0.09

Kraft BBQ sauce $1.39
used $0.45/1 (sis sent to me :) thank you)
doubles to make it $0.49

Ortega refreied beans $0.75
used $0.50/2 (another that sis sent to me)
doubles to make it $0.25 each

Goya Adobo seasoning $1.69
used $0.55/1 from 5/15 RP
doubles to make it $0.59
*coupon says do not double, but sometimes these go through anyways...)

Goya EVOO $3.59
used $0.75/1* from 5/15 RP
doubles to make it $2.09

Pampers Wipes $5.99 (big pack)
used $0.50/1 (I think it is from 5/1 P&G. My area didn't get this coupon but sis sent to me)
doubles to make it $4.99
*I wanted to use the wegmans coupon here too, but it is strictly for the 64-72 count and need alot more than that!!!

Thai kitchen noodles $0.99
used $0.50/1 from redplum and coupons.com
doubles to make it free

I think that there were a few more items. So I'll update once I can see the other half of the picture. Sorry!!!

How did you do this weekend?

In my Mailbox

2011-05-16T11:08:00.000-04:00

Ok, so these didn't actually come in the mailbox, but coupons that made it possible to get these for free did!!!

Here are some of the freebies I picked up this weekend and where they came from:

Pringles - Pringles Advisory board

Breakstone cottage cheese items - Kraft First Taste

Country Crock - Smiley 360

Uncle Ben's - Facebook offer

Brevia - coffee creamer/flvoring - Vocalpoint (didn't purchase yet)

I also recieved some Quaker cereal samples in the mail and the vouchers/passes for the Biolage Hair Salon program I told you about a couple weeks ago.

What's in your mailbox?

Regal Cinema Coupon

2011-05-13T19:05:00.000-04:00

Here is a great coupon for any local readers. There is a $1 popcorn or $1 soft drink coupon for Regal Cinemas. I know we have some of these in the Rochester area. I have not called to make sure that they are participating. So you may want to do this before you go. It is only good this weekend May 13-15.:

Couple of Wegmans deals

2011-05-13T14:30:00.004-04:00

Here are just a couple of nice deals at Wegmans right now:

Newman's Own candy bars (found in nature's market area) $1.29
use $0.50/1 IP from coupons.com
doubles to make it $0.29 each

Friendship Dairies Cottage Cheese $1.99
use $0.55/1 from friendshipdairies.com
doubles to make it $0.89 each

Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce $2.29
use $0.55 from 5/8 SS
doubles to make it $1.19 each

Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk $2.29
use $0.55/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make this $1.19 each

Hormel Fully cooked Bacon $3.69
use $0.55/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $2.59 each

Bob Evans sausage links $3.69
use $0.35/1 from coupons.com
doubles to make it $2.99 each

Coffeemate psa $2.29 (liquid prices are lower than powder)
use $0.50/1 from facebook
doubles to make it $1.29 and up

Wegmans Fresh Meat $1 off $5

Some of these items are not on sale, so if the prices change over the next week or two I will give you an update. Remember that all prices are based on a Rochester, NY area Wegmans.

A couple new coupons... and why I've been missing!

2011-05-11T11:48:00.002-04:00

If you head over to coupons.com there should be $0.75/1 hormel compleats and also $0.75/1 Little Debbie Cloud Cakes.

These items aren't on sale at Wegmans right now, but paired with a sale you should be able to get really cheap!

And if you wonder where I've been.... #1 I had to get a new car. If you know me personally then you know that a couple months ago my hubby lost his job and then my car broke down beyond fixing. This past week he found a great new job, but there was no way we could make it to both of or positions in separate directions and drop off the babes with one vehicle. So I've been busy! In a good way!!
#2 - This week is the NYS Math Assessment that my students and I have been preparing for all year. So this is a busy week with all of the bits and peices finally coming together.

I hope that you are having a great week and when I finally get to go shopping I will give you some updates!

Wegmans Giveaway & News

2011-05-07T12:46:00.008-04:00

First of all, I am sure that anyone that reads this knows that I love Wegmans. One of the reasons I love them so much is their easy to use website with information on every product they sell, from sizes and flavors to prices and actual store aisles. Since the weekly adviretisement does not contain the sale items (and it couldn't possibly hold them all without being a book anyways) I use the website to check prices and even length of the sales.

The Wegmans website also contains a feature where you can create your own shopping list. Wegmans has been working hard to improve the "Shopping List" feature on their website. And I am super excited about some of the new features. First, let me mention that you can set up your list based on aisle. This will be a huge time saver. I make my grocery list by section of the store. But now, to even get it down to the aisle?!?!? This will be huge for me when I am shopping with 2 little ones that are huge distractions. I can go down each aisle and be sure to get everything on my list.

You can also update your shopping list with your phone or other mobile device. They are printer friendly. And you still have the option to quickly add the items that you buy all the time like milk, eggs, bread, etc.

To celebrate, Wegmans has a giveaway going on right now. All you have to do is sign in or create an account. Then build or update your shopping list to be entered. Yep, it is that easy. I believe you have until 5/28 to check out all the features.

Has anyone tried it yet? What did you think?

Wegmans's: Cheap Fruit???

2011-05-06T15:39:00.001-04:00

You can go to Driscoll's website and sign up for emails from them to get a $0.50/1 coupon.

This should double at Wegmans to make for some great berries. I see raspberries for $2.99. This would be $1.99 after coupon!!

Thanks, Allison

Wegmans: Bagel-Fuls

2011-05-05T07:46:00.003-04:00

I finally got a chance to print some coupons last night and noticed that there is a $0.55/1 off Bagel-Fuls. Right now they are on sale at Wegmans for $1.99. So after the coupon doubles you can grab these for $0.89 a box.

Don't forget, you can print coupons from coupons.com through swagbucks and earn 10 per redeemed coupon!!!

*This is my referral link for Swagbucks*

More Rite Aid Scenarios

2011-05-04T20:23:00.003-04:00

I have been thinking about how time consuming it was to get started into the Rite Aid "game" and trying to figure out what deals were the best and where to start.

So if you are new, here are a couple ideas I had for getting you started.

1.) be sure to sign up for the wellness program
2.) be sure to watch the video values for this month (at least the $1 off purchase Rite Aid coupons to start)

Now for some deals to try this week:

Transaction #1

You could start with the revlon beauty tools deal.
They are 40% off and when you buy 2 you get $4 in +ups. There are emery boards, tweezers, and nail clippers that should be under $2 each. (Some are as low as $0.87 each after the 40% discount.
You'll use the $1 off Video Values coupon at check out. And then you shouldn't have to pay more than $2 or $3 depending on which tools you're able to find.

Then on your receipt will print a $4 +up and hopefully a code for the $3 off $15 coupon.

Transaction #2

Maybe you want another idea. You could buy 2 oral b 3D White toothbrushes $2.99 each.
So your total would be $5.98. You would then use the $1 Video Values coupon and 2 - $1.50 off oral b coupons from the 5/1 P&G insert in the Sunday paper. You'll pay $1.98 plus tax. And then your receipt will $4 in +ups from the toothbrushes. And again you can hope for a code for the $3 off $15.

If you are a little more seasoned, here are some more transactions I did this week.

Transaction #3

3 boxes of kelloggs cereal 10oz or bigger (frosted flakes will work) $1.99 each
2 nail clippers $1.80 each
2 oral b toothbrushes $2.99 each

Total: $15.55

I used $3 off $15
$1.50 off kelloggs from 4/10 RP
2- $1.50 off oral b
$8 in plus ups

That left $0.05 plus tax for me to pay and then I got 2- $2 +ups for the oral b and $4 +up for revlon.

Transaction #4

2 nail clippers $1.80 each
2 oral b toothbrushes $2.99 each
2 sunchips $5
1 Sierra Mist $1.25

Total $15.83

I used $3 off $15 survey coupon
2 - $1.50 off oral b from 5/1 P&G
$2/2 sunchips from special insert in 5/1 paper
free sierra mist wyb sunchips special insert 5/1
(The writing on this coupon says one per person, so I couldn't use 2 and get 2 free sodas)
$6 in +ups.

That left $0.83 plus tax for me to pay out of pocket. I got back 2- $2 +ups for oral b and $4 +ups for revlon. (That is $8 total back in +ups.)

Now, there are tons of scenarios. I only share some of my ideas to give you a place to start. You should pick things that will either help you make money and/or get what your family needs or wants.

How did you do this week?

Coupons to print

2011-05-03T13:20:00.005-04:00

I love it when coupons double at Wegmans to make great deals. Here are just some of the ones out there that you might want to print.

On redplum.com
$0.50/1 Thai kitchen
(this will make some of the soups free at Wegmans)

Superpretzels soft pretzels $0.50/1
($2.69 at wegmans, so $1.69 after coupon)

coupons.com

$0.55/1 trix
($2.99 at Wegmans, or $1.89 after coupon)

$0.55/1 honey nut cheerios
($2.99 at Wegmans, or $1.89 after coupon)

$0.75/1 cookie crisp
($2.99 at Wegmans, or $1.49 after coupon)

$0.50/1 chex mix
(psa at $2.39, or $1.39 after coupon)

$0.50/1 speedstick
(men's $1.89 at Wegmans, so it will be $0.89 after coupon)

$0.75 Scrubbing bubbles mega shower foamer
($4.49 at Wegmans or $2.99 after coupon)

$0.99/1 purina busy brand chew
($3.29 at Wegmans or $1.31 after coupon)

$0.50/1 glade carpet and odor eliminator
($2.39 at Wegmans or $1.39 after coupon)

$0.30 off Haribo (gummy bears)
($1.29 at Wegmans or $0.69 after coupon)

Other Printables

$0.75/2 goldfish
($1.79 at Wegmans or $1.04 after coupon)

$0.55/1 sunny D
(psa $1.99 at Wegmans or $0.89 after coupon)

These are just some of the great coupons out right now. As usual, there will be more to come.

Wegmans: accepting competitors coupons???

2011-05-03T11:46:00.002-04:00

Well, Rochester folks I must apologize because this does not apply to us as far as I can tell.... but I have heard that stores in other areas like Buffalo and Syracuse are accepting Price Chopper and Tops coupons. I called my local store and they said that they were not accepting these. But I have heard from quite a few others in different locations that their store even had a sign up about it.

If you happen to live in an area that does accept competitors coupons will you please leave a comment and a location so we can get a list started of which stores we can use them at.... Depending on how far away I might be willing to drive.... hmmm

Frugal Fun: Headbands

2011-05-03T05:00:00.000-04:00

Around Easter time I went looking for new headbands to put in my little love's basket. I was totally blown away when I saw the prices.... $8 for one headband because it had a flower glued to it???? There was no way that I would pay that price for just one headband. As I looked the hair accessories over, I decided that there was no reason that I couldn't make these myself. And so I set out on a mission to make some fun items for my love's gorgeous locks!!

So my goal was to see how many headbands I could make for under $8... and would they look as good as the store bought items.

I started at the dollar store. For $7 plus tax I bought the following:

1 bag of gem stones $1
4 plain headbands (2 packs of 2) $2
3 sets of fake flowers $3
1 package of butterflies $1

I already own a hot glue gun and had extra glue sticks. So I got to work. First I dismantled the fake flowers so that I only had the petals and center.

Some of the flowers needed a little something, so I added some gemstones. You can see in this blue flower that I added the stones in the center to dress it up a little.

Then I glued the flowers and butterflies off to the side to create a fun look for my blondie.

She loved the headbands so much that we plan to make more together and give as gifts. Plus I still have enough decorations to probably make 3 or 4 more. We will just need to get more headbands. This project was really a ton of fun. And it made her Easter basket look cool too.

(In this last photo some of the petals got caught under the headband. The flowers were really full with no "bald spots".)

Mambo Sprouts and Wegmans match-ups

2011-05-02T11:27:00.004-04:00

Go here to get the latest Mambo Sprouts coupons. Most of these products would be found in the Nature's Market section of the store. And this is more proof that you can save money on organic foods too!

Because Wegmans is one of the few stores we have around here are some match-ups for you:

Stonyfield Farm YoBaby $3.99
use $1/1
makes this $2.99

Organic Valley Half & Half $1.99
use $0.50/1
*doubles* to make it $0.99

Udi's Gluten Free White Bread $4.99
use $1/1
makes this $3.99

Rudi's Gluten Free
use $1/1
available only at select Wegmans

San-J Asian Cooking Sauce psa $2.79
use $0.55/1
*doubles* to make it $1.69

thinkThin Crunch Bar $1.49
use $0.50/1
*doubles* to make it $0.49

Country Choice Organic psa $2.99
use $1/1 (crackers, cookies, oatmeal, etc.)
makes this $1.99

R W Knudsen (juice) psa $3.29
use $1/1
makes this $2.29

Lundberg Rice Chips psa $2.69
use $0.75/1
*doubles* to make this $1.19 each

So Delicious Coconut Milk $2.99
use $1/1
makes this $1.99

Envirokidz cereal psa $2.99
use $1/1
makes this $1.99 each