Free Pick Me Up!

Drop by McDonald's today between 7am-7pm for a free iced or hot mocha. The deal runs every Monday July 13 - Aug 3. Enjoy!

What a Beautiful Site!

The simplicity and beauty of the products of Marie-Madeline Studio will make you fall in love. Their aprons are so fun and feminine, I just want to put one on and strut around the kitchen baking up a storm. Also take a look at their beautiful bags.

While you're on their site register to win the Scrappy Quilt their giving away. This quilt would look amazing in any little girls room or maybe across your own bed.

Just a Little Tip

Just as said I was coming back the internet goes out. There's Murphy for you.

I hope you snagged some great deals with the Dillon's Mega Event the past two weeks. I did the deal 5 or 6 times over. I been waiting for this deal for so long! I wish my internet was up to help you out with this one. Here's a tip for next time just in case. Dillons flier barely scratches the surface for these big events. Hit the store before your shopping spree to grab a print out located by the fliers or around the store. It lists dozen more products and by category so that they are easy to find in your coupon stash. Also, I found a second, but smaller, list at Dillons Marketplace that had a couple more items on it then the big list.

My favorite item from this deal...the Ziplock containers. I love containers! I wish I'd bought more. Regret.

Free Pick Me Up!

Drop by McDonald's today between 7am-7pm for a free iced or hot mocha. The deal runs every Monday July 13 - Aug 3. Enjoy!

Free Pick Me Up!

Drop by McDonald's today between 7am-7pm for a free iced or hot mocha. The deal runs every Monday July 13 - Aug 3. Enjoy!

Do You Even Post Here Any More??

Fine timing I have. I chose to start a blog about couponing just as Walgreens chooses to stop their most profitable program (well for us at least), the economy takes dive causing stores to promote steady low pricing instead of regular loss leaders, and my own personal need for a break from the whole couponing world. Ugh! True confession time...I haven't used more than a handfull of coupons all summer. I'm incredibly competitive by nature and extremely lacking in self-control when doing things just because you should. Couponing has always been a great game. Beating the system, walking in the door weighed down by tons of grocery bags for $10, walking in the door with more money than you walked out with! These were the great motivators that just don't seem to be had anymore. But can I just say...every time I've gone through the Dillons self-check out and it asks "Do you have any coupons?" and I have to press no...yeah, that's just a sad way to end a shopping trip.

Well, I think I'm ready to turn the corner and get back to business (it sure does help to get those weeks and weeks of coupons finally cut). Sometimes a rest can do you good. So does this mean you can plan to see regular posting here again...that is if there is anyone left reading this to begin with? Ummm...let's just take it as it comes. I have a few things already lined up, but this blogging business sure is a lot of work. And! we're starting kindergarten in this house on Monday!! I really need to make sure that my priorities stay in order and this blog falls fairly low on the list. But, I do enjoy it and hope to keep up with semi-regularly. So I'll guess we'll just see what's to come.

Free Pick Me Up!

Drop by McDonald's today between 7am-7pm for a free iced or hot mocha. The deal runs every Monday July 13 - Aug 3. Enjoy!

Where Have All The Redbox Codes Gone?

Have you been missing your free codes every Monday too? Lately, the free codes only come on the first Monday of each month. I'm hoping this is only a "summer-thing".

Free codes still pop-up here and there from time to time, though. If you have unlimited texting having the latest working codes texted to your phone may be great when you're on the go. Just text "insideredbox codes" to 368266 to get the latest list (no charges apply).

Here is the latest list:
DVDATWAG (Walgreens only)
DVDONME
BREAKROOM
7HE79B
REDBOX (1st time users only)
FFOOD4TH
MC6AF39
4HYVE23

Keep in mind these codes are nationwide and may be specific for individual stores, some of which we may not have. If it doesn't work it may not be for our area.

Big Tip From A Teenage Boy!

Never thought this GREAT deal would be passed on to me by a teenage boy from the youth group while a friend and I were sitting outside Sonic one day. Goes to show that everyone can find a way to be savvy. Here's his great money saving deal:

When you get your drink at Sonic make sure to get the receipt. At the bottom is a 1-800 number to call to get a code for a free Route 44! Get your free drink and the receipt and you'll get another code for a free Route 44. Yep that's potentially all the free Route 44s you can drink!

In The Mood For A Free Movie!

This code is for Monday 6/8 only.

DEVRY6268

You can check out what movies are at a redbox near you at www.redbox.com .

Clearanced Diapers and Pull-Ups

Just as we're well on our potty training quest and nearing the end for pull-ups Dillons decides to clearance theirs. Dillons at 37th and Woodlawn has clearance section in the back by the dairy and had lots of pack of diapers, easy-ups, and under jams at clearance prices. Prices ranged from $4 - $7 for jumbo size packages. There was even a mega box for $10. Grab your Pamper coupons and go because when these are gone they will probably not restock them. Let me know if you see this deal elsewhere as well.

Garage Sales Galore!

Word has it that Andover is holding a city-wide garage sale. I'm looking forward to hunting some great deals. My friend said her sale is stock with girl clothes up to size 7 (621 W. Douglas). Keep in mind our missionary family as you're out. They are in need of little girl clothes size 3T, 4T, 5T.

Free Doughnut!

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts Friday, June 5, in honor of National Doughnut Day. My kids will be loving this one! Can we create National Honda Mini Van Day? I would love one of those for free!

Dillons 6/3 - 6/9

Non-Coupon Deals
Pepsi 2 liters $.84
Dillons dozen eggs $.77
Ground Chuck $1.99/lb
Sweet Corn $1/5

Coupon Deals
Country Crock $1.99
Use $.35 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $1.29

Horizon Organic Milk $3.99
Use $1 printable
Pay $2.99

Dannon Yogurt $1.99
Use $1 coupon from 5/10 insert
Pay $.99

Tropicana Orange Juice $2.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/10
Pay $2.49 each wyb 2

Yoplait Yogurt $.50
Use $.45/6 printable on coupon bar on the right
Use $.40/6 coupon from 4/19 and 5/31 inserts
Pay $2.10 to $2.20 wyb 6

Hot Pockets/Lean Pocket $1.77
Use $.50 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $.77

Lean Cuisine $2.25
Use $1/4 coupon from 5/03 insert
Pay $2

New York Texas Toast or Sticks $2.49
Use $.40 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $1.69

Tyson Chicken Products $6.99
Use $1 coupon from 3/08 and 5/10 inserts
Pay $.599

Chips Ahoy Cookies $2.50
Use $.55 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $1.50

Knorr Side Dishes $.87
Use $.50/2 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $.37 each wyb 2

Seattle's Best Coffee 12 oz $5.99
Use $1.50 printable for coupon bar on the right
Pay $4.49

Excedrin Migraine $2.99
Use $1 printable from coupon bar on the right
Use $1 coupon from 5/03 insert
Pay $1.99

Free Root Beer Float!

Sonic is holding their annual FREE root beer float night on June 3rd! Drop by after 8pm to midnight for your free 10 oz float! See you there!

Free Ice Cream!

On Saturday May 30th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. two thousand Walmart Supercenters will be giving away full servings of ice cream treats: 1.57 fl oz. Dibs Snack Bag, 2.4 fl oz. Blue Bunny Aspen Frozen Yogurt Granola Bar and 4 oz. Ben & Jerry’s Flipped Out Cup while supplies last and limited to one sample per customer. To find out if there’s a store near you participating enter your zipcode in this page. The Walmarts on N. Rock and E. Kellogg are both participating!

Children's Place Online Sale

Children's Place is clearancing out many of their items. There is lots to be had for great prices. In addition to their already low prices use the code S2A59 to receive an additional 15% off your purchase! I got a fleece hoodie (for my sister's baby that I'm hoping is a girl!) for $.84!! Click here to be directed to their site. Hurry, it's going fast!

Dillons Deals 5/27 - 6/2

Coupon Deals
Sobe Life Water $1
Use BOGO printable
Pay $.50 each wyb 2

Cool Whip $1
Use $1/2 printable in coupon bar on the right
Pay $.50 each wyb 2

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza $5.49
Use $1 coupon from 5/17 insert
Use $1 printable in coupon bar on the right
Pay $4.49

Healthy Choice $1.88
Use $1/2 printable
Use $1/2 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $1.33 each wyb 2

All Laundry Detergent $4.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/10 insert
Use $.40 coupon from 5/10 insert

Wisk Laundry Detergent $4.99
Use $1 printable from coupon bar on the right
Pay $3.99

Dixie Paper Products 2/$5
Use $.35 coupon from 3/15 insert
Pay $1.80

Solo Paper Products 2/$5
Use $.75 printable from coupon bar on the right
Use $1 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $1.50

Miracle Whip $2.49
Use $1 printable from coupon bar on the right
Pay $1.49

Kraft Salad Dressing $1.69
Use $1 printable from coupon bar on right side
Use $1.50 coupon from 5/10 insert

Nabisco Ritz Crackers $2.99
Use BOGO coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $1.50 each wyb 2

Weber Grilling Creations $1
Use $.50 coupon from 5/17 insert
FREE!!

Reach Basic Floss $1
Use $.50 coupon from 3/15 insert
FREE!!

Tampax 40 ct. $5.79
Use $.50 from 5/03 insert
Pay $4.79

Dial hand soap $1
Use $.55 printable
Use $.35 coupon from 3/08 and 5/17 inserts
Pay FREE to $.30

Pantene Hair Care 2/$7
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/03 and 5/17 inserts
Pay $6 for 2

Collecting For Zambia - A Way To Give

Here are two more great deals to pass along to our missionary family heading to Zambia. Walgreen's always seems to have lots of free toothpaste and toothbrushes so give all that you can and stock up again after June when we're done collecting. To see all the Walgreen's deals for this week go here.

Reach Ultra Clean Toothbrush or Floss 2/$5, earn a $3 Register reward when you buy two
Use BOGO coupon from 4/26 RP insert
FREE plus $0.50 in overage after coupon and Register reward

Colgate Wave Total Toothpaste $2.49, earn a $1.50 RR when you buy one
Use $1.50/1 from March All You magazine of $1/1 printable coupon
FREE or $0.49 moneymaker each after coupon and register reward

Dillons Deals 5/20 - 5/26

Non-Coupon Deals
Kroger Gallon Milk 2/$5
Sterling Silver Ground Chuck $1.99/lb.


Coupon Deals
Fast Fixin' Chicken Nuggets $1
Use $.30 printable when you register for site
Pay $.40 each

Sobe 20 oz. water $1
Use BOGO printable
Pay $.50 each wyb 2

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs various prices
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/10 insert

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 2/$3
Use $.50/2 coupon from 5/17 insert
Pay $1 each wyb 2

French's Mustard $1.49
Use $.50 printable coupon
Pay $.49

Kraft Salad Dressing and BBQ sauce $1.69
Use $1 printable from right coupon bar
Use $1.50 coupon from 5/10 insert
Use $.75 BBQ coupon from 5/03 insert
Pay $.19 to $.69

Dixie Tableware 2/$5
Use $.35 coupon from 3/15 insert
Use $.50 coupon from 5/10

Healthy Choice $1.88
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Use $1/2 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $1.33 each wyb 2

Smart Balance Spread 2/$4
Use $1/2 printable here, and 4/05 insert
Pay $3 for 2

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables $1.33
Use $.60 printable coupon
Use $.60/2 printable coupon

Colgate Toothpaste $1
Use $1 coupon from 5/10 insert
Use $1 printable coupon
FREE!

Huggies Diapers
See post here about this great deal!!

Dial Soap $1
Use $.55 printable coupon
Use $.35 coupon from 3/08 and 5/17
FREE to $.30

Collecting For Zambia - A Way To Give

This week Dillons has Colgate toothpaste and toothbrushes on sale 10/$10 as well as many shampoo and deodorant products. See coupon match ups below pick some out while you're out this week.

Also keep in mind our missionary family is looking for 3T, 4T and 5T clothing for their daughter as well. I know I'm not the only couponer whose deal seeking doesn't just stop at the grocery store. Keep your eyes open as your out and about at garage sales. Also, don't be fooled, Zambia has cool weather and even warmer clothing will probably be useful.

Colgate Toothpaste $1
Use $1 coupon from 5/10 insert
Use $1 printable coupon
FREE!

Dial Soap $1
Use $.55 printable coupon
Use $.35 coupon from 3/08 and 5/17
FREE to $.30

Great Diaper Deals

If you use Huggies to diaper your baby it's time to stock up!! You can get the Jumbo packs for $6 or less per pack. Check out MoneySavingMom's post here and for more info (including the reduction in diapers in the new packaging) see BabyCheapskate here.

Do you use Pampers or Luv's instead. You're in luck as well and don't even have to get in the mini-van to take advantage of this deal. BabyCheapskate has found a great deal on these brands on Amazon.com. Check out her post here.

Free Ice Cream!

Blue Bunny Novelty Ice Cream Treats are free after rebate this weekend! You must buy the product between 5/23 - 5/25 and send in this form and UPC from the box before 6/10 to receive a full rebate for the item. What a treat!

Collecting For Zambia - A Way To Give

A list of basic necessities for a missionary family heading to the field brings excitement and joy to a fellow couponer and myself during Sunday service. This is what couponing all comes down to for me. I remember similar situations in the past where I wished I could give more while bought a couple items. Now my first thought was: "I wonder how much toothpaste they can actually carry over with them?" I'm know I'm not the only one who was questioning this! Can I challenge all of you to join me in blessing this family BEYOND their expectations!

We have till June 28 to overflow their cup. During that time I will be posting specific posts entitled "Collecting For Zambia" that will alert you to deals that are specific to the needs listed on the insert. Leave a bag in your trunk or by the garage door that you can fill and refill with items to bring to the donation box at church (we know how easily good intentions can be foiled by an urgent hunt for missing shoes on a Sunday morning).

Let's start with a bang! Walgreens put out a $5 off $25 purchase coupon for Wed and Thurs. Common Sense With Money has a great scenario to get nearly $60 worth of items FREE in her post here! Many of these items are on the list: toothpaste, shaving cream, insect repellent. There is even a Benefiber drink mix that I wonder if they could use?

Free DiGiorno Flat Bread Melt - Hurry!

The first 100,000 people who register today only (Monday) get a coupon for a free Flat Bread melt. I just did mine late this morning and got in so it's worth the try. Enjoy! Click Here.

Dillons Deals 5/13 - 5/19

I'm not really interested in Dillons new process of drawing us into their store. Buy more - Pay less?? Just give me a really good deal so I can use my coupon and get an even better deal. We'll see how it pans out. Every week I hoping for a mega sale to use up all the coupons that seem to be wasting away. My pantry couldn't handle it right now with all the cereal sitting around anyway.

Non-Coupon Deals
Dillons Gallon Milk 2/$5
Kroger 24oz shredded cheese $3 wyb 3 (this is a great deal I like to pay $1.50 for 8oz!)


Coupon Deals
Healthy Choice Entrees $1.88
Use $1 printable
Use $1/2 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $.88 - $1.33 each

Red Baron Pizza 2/$7
Use $1/2 coupon from 3/01 insert
Pay $3 each wyb 2

Tide $5.98
Use $.35 coupon from 5/03 insert
Pay $5.28

General Mills Cereal select varieties 2/$5
Use $1 printables
Pay $1.50 each

Ball Park Hot Dogs BOGO
Use $1/2 coupon in 4/26 insert

Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat 3/$9.99
Use $.35 coupon in 5/10 insert
Pay $2.63 each

Oscar Mayer Sandwich meat $.88
Use $1/2 printable from right coupon side bar
Pay $.35 each wyb 2

Free Hallmark Card Shipped For You!

Hallmark is doing it again! Another free personalized card. I used this promotion last time to send our Mother's Day cards and it worked great. Cards personalized, addressed, stamped and mailed all by Hallmark! Our moms loved it. They have hundreds of cards to choose from so you can send a free card for any occasion. To get a free card you must create an account or sign in at the Hallmark site here. Complete the process of selecting you card and adding information. At check out enter the code ICTCARD .

In The Mood For A Free Movie!

This code is for Monday 5/11 only.

6A43JK

You can check out what movies are at a redbox near you at www.redbox.com .

Dillons Deals 5/6 - 5/12

Non-Coupon Deals
Strawberries 4lb/$4.77
Milk half-gallon 4/$5
Dillons white sandwich bread $.98
Dr. Pepper $.84 wyb 6
Kraft Cheese $1.77
Oscar Mayer hot dogs 10/$10
Cameo Apples $.89/lb
Tuna (several varieties) $.49

Coupon Deals
Tide $5.98
Use $.35 coupon from 5/03 insert
Pay $5. 28

Cottonelle Bath Tissue $5.98
Use $.50 printable or from several coupon inserts
Pay $4.98

Viva Paper Towels $5.98
Use $.50 printable
Pay $4.98

Downy Fabric Softener $5.98
Use $.50 coupon from 5/03 insert
Pay $4.98

Kellogg's Cereal $1.98
Use $1 printable from my sidebar
Pay $.98 each

Healthy Choice $1.88
Use $1/2 printable or coupon from 4/05 insert
pay $1.33 each wyb 2

Hormel Compleats $1.99
Use $.75 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $.99

Eating Out At Home

I was inspired today by an article posted at Money Saving Mom about saving money by making restaurant food at home. Yes, I know the whole purpose of eating out is to save yourself the mess and clean up and to just get out. But when you figure it, those same recipes you eat at the restaurant can be made for a fraction of the cost at home. Truth be told, we just ate out as a family today for lunch at our favorite breakfast food place. It was a real treat, but not cheap even after splitting a meal and having the kids split. And as the waitress was passing by with someone else's lunch on her tray, I nearly laughed at the simplicity of it and could only imagine how much they were going to pay for it. I could made a far better version of that meal myself and for just a couple dollars. So, inspired by this post here, we're having Panera-At-Home tonight. On the menu is chicken wild rice soup (my favorite recipe) and french bread (courtesy the bread-machine). I think I'll drop by Dillon's to find a salad and Sargento salad topper to finish it off. Norah Jones, and candles, giggles and talking, coffee and cookies for dessert. Perfection! Right from my own kitchen.

Other Eating Out At Home Ideas:
Papa-Johns-Made-By-Mama ** If you have a bread machine there are great recipes for pizza dough that make no mess. Put the dough in the bottom of a pie tin, lay out sauce and toppings and the tin will keep it all contained as your kids make their own pizza. Add a movie and root beer floats for dessert!

McDonald's-With-A-Backyard-Playland ** Fast Fixin' chicken nuggets, frozen fries from the oven, apple slices, chocolate milk all served in the backyard in a paper lunch sack personalized with their name. Throw in a dollar toy (or even a toy from their room, kids love to pretend!) and you really have a Happy meal. Throw the same nuggets on some lettuce with your favorite veggies or in a tortilla with lettuce and dressing and you've treated yourself.

I-Love-Garden-Dining (get it!?) ** Nothing is easier than mostacolli. Cooked pasta, sauce, kielbasa or favorite meat, with cheese over top in a glass pan in the oven. Large salad in a large bowl and bread sticks from the dough-boy. Treat the family with a splurge on your favorite flavored tea with ice and straws. Mmmm, ice cream with a warm cinnamon sugar sauce for dessert. Set up the card table in the backyard with tea lights and table cloth. Tell the kids to put on something semi-nice and surprise dad with a lovely evening.

Really none of this is much more work than the average meal you make everyday, but the special touches will make it a special moment for the family and a guaranteed memory.

Sometimes You Have To Humiliate Yourself

Arby's just wants to see how much we're willing to humiliate ourselves just to get a free drink. Well, I'm in. Tomorrow, May 6, you can get a free iced Fruitea by saying "I'm parched. Fruitea me!" Maybe I'll say it will real gusto just to make them feel sorry they even came up with the idea.

I did call and confirm with Arby's on 21st St to make sure they're participating. Go enjoy!

Free Fiber One Bars

These are our family's absolute favorite granola bars! Let's hope Target is well stocked. Go here to read Common Sense With Money's scenarios for making a good deal with these.

Meal Planning

This should always be the first stop on your way to saving money. Trust me on this one. Since coming back from a week vacation I have yet to make a meal plan and I have been completely lost. I went grocery shopping for our regular staples and yet have nothing to make one solid meal. I'm completely lost and beyond frustrated knowing that I need to go shopping again to get that can of spaghetti sauce, vegetables, pasta... just to make it through this week. A meal plan is a worthy tool if only to take the stress out of what you're eating each night. I love cooking! I hate thinking of what to cook.

When making your meal plan think of all areas: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks. Make a list of the usuals on a note card. For example breakfast at or house is almost always cereal, eggs, french toast, and toast throughout the week. I know I need to keep these ingredients on hand every week, but don't need to plan specific days. Snacks are the same way. However, lunch is very specific at our house (just ask my husband who's been in trouble for making mac & cheese on the wrong day). Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday we're almost always rushing home for lunch so Spaghetti Os and hot dogs are saved for those days. Tuna, sandwiches, and mac & cheese for days when I don't have two kids hanging on my leg waiting for lunch. And of course plan "Mommy-lunches" in your menu as well. I rarely eat what I feed my kids for lunch. My favorites are salad, veggie quesadillas, and homemade fried rice.

Now if you're a creature of insane habits like me eventually you may not need as detailed meal plan. I ate the same lunch nearly everyday while teaching. I like my regular things and know exactly what I'll need to put on my shopping list for the week. Therefore, I print out a month calendar and create a month's plan of dinners. This also helps me save money by using up as much of the ingredients I buy as possible. For example, if I buy kielbasa for jambalaya one night, the next week I plan mostacolli to use the rest of it up. I also like to get the planning done once a month instead of once a week.

Finally, plan your weekly menu based on your shopping week, not the calendar week. I usually shop in Saturday so my menu week begins Saturday and goes through Friday. If you don't shop till Monday when the kids are back in school don't start you menu week Sunday or you'll be going hungry that day.

FREE Car Wash!!

Legend's is once again offering a FREE carwash as part of their Grand Opening. Make sure to drop by 37th and Rock Rd. for yours.

Drop by Home Depot today between 9 am - 12 pm to make a free kids project. They are so much fun!

More Cereal! Ends May 2nd.

Commonsensewithmoney has a post on how to get Special K cereal for $.39 a box after coupons and gift card at Target. Be quick, it ends tomorrow! Her post is here if your interested.

Dillons Kellogg's Cereal Deal

This week at Dillons Kellogg's Cereals are $2.18. Find 8 Kellogg's coupons on my coupon bar to the right for $1 and it makes them $1.18 each. That's a good deal.

Also consider printing the Fresh Express Salad coupons as well. You can often find these on Manager Special and combined with the coupon that would make a great deal!

Free and Cheap Things To Eat

Take out your calendar and jot these dates down.

Today: Domino's is serving FREE Bread Bowl Pasta's during the hours of 11am and 2pm for carry-out only. Call ahead to varify your Domino's is participating.

Today: Baskin Robins has $.31 small scoop cones from 5 - 10pm. Located on the West side.

May 2nd: Braum's is giving FREE cones (4 oz scoop) for Kids 15 and under between 1 - 6pm.

Sonic: Free CroisSonic Breakfast sandwich with the purchase of a large drink. Sign up here for the coupon.

Dillons Deals 4/29-5/5

Non-Coupon Deals
Dillons Large Eggs $.99
Avocados $.88 each
Sterling Silver Ground Chuck $1.99/lb.

Coupon Deals
General Mills select varieties $1.88
Use $1 printable
Use $.75 printable on 3 varieties
Use $1/3 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $.88 to $1.55 each

Healthy Choice Meals $1.88
Use $1/2 printable
Use $1/2 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $1.38 each wyb two

Marie Callendar Frozen Meals $1.88
Use $.75 coupon from 3/25 insert Pasta Al Dente variety
Pay $.88

Eggo Waffles 8ct. $2
Use $.75 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $1 each

Yoplait Yogurt $3/5 ($.66 each)
Use $.40/6 coupon from 3/22 and 4/19 insert
Pay $2.80 wyb 6 ($.46 each)

Keebler Sandies Cookies $5/2
Use $.55 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $1.50 each

Pringles $3/2
Use $1/2 coupon from 3/15 and 4/05 insert
Pay $2 wyb 2

Pace Picante Sauce 16oz $4/2
Use $.50/2 coupon from 4/19 insert
Pay $3 wyb2

L'Oreal Vive Pro BOGO
Use $1 printable
Use $1 coupon from 2/22 and 4/26 insert
Item ring up at 50% off each so you should be able to use a coupon for each
Dial Soap Products $10/3
Use $.35 coupon 3/08 insert
Use $1/2 bodywash coupn 3/08 insert

Free Hallmark Card Shipped For You!

Hallmark is offering a free card $3.49 and under as a promo for Mother's Day. Create the card on-line and they will stamp and ship it for you for free! Use the code CARD4MOM at checkout. Although this promotion is for Mother's Day there are many occasion cards to choose from that are part of the deal. Click here to begin.

Tip: You must register on the site to use the code.

A Way To Give

Another opportunity to stock up for very little for Operation Christmas Child. Dillons has a clearance on their Activity/Coloring books for $.50 each! This is a great deal for a really nice coloring book and a great addition for any child's box. Look for them in the clearance area the next time you're there.

In The Mood For A Free Movie!

This code is for Monday 4/27 only.

4CW33N

You can check out what movies are at a redbox near you at www.redbox.com .

Dinner Deal!

Looking for an idea for dinner this week? Sargento Potato Topper's make a great meal for 2-4 people in your family. This week at Dillons Sargento Potato and Salad Toppers are on sale 2/$5 and there is a blinkie (coupon dispenser near the product) for $1 each. That makes them $1.50 a piece. Not a bad price for dinner.

Want to make it even better? I found Baby Butter Lettuce salad packages and potatoes on MS for $1.50. Add on the chicken nuggets for $1 for the kids and yourself and you've got a great meal going!

Better Yet! There was a rebate for Sargento I talked about here. I'm not sure what the expiration was on this, but if you still have it and it's still valid this would be a great deal!

Walgreens Scenarios

Wow! How does she do it? Check out Commonsensewithmoney's scenarios for this weeks RRs. This is exactly how you roll a deal. Click here to find out.

My All-Time FAVORITE Dillons Deal!!

This is the one deal (ok, so there may be others too) I NEVER pass up! If you have never done this deal you are in luck. Dillons has Fast Fixin' Chicken nuggets on sale 10/$10. These are delicious chicken nuggets and 6 of these nuggets are healthier than 1 McDonald's nugget!

Here's what you do:
Go to the Fast Fixin' website here. When you sign up at their site you get ten $.30 coupons. Don't forget to refresh the page so you can print them again if possible.

There is also a survey to complete under "More Coupons" that will earn you a $.75 coupon (refresh and print twice).

They use to give out $1 coupons, but the $.30 double will still make a great deal. Even if you don't have any coupons for the product they are worth stocking up on for a dollar each. I buy at least 12 packs each sale (it won't come around again for about 12 weeks). You can feed about three to four people per package. I love using these when we have babysitters because it is easier and less messy than pizza or mac & cheese. I also love getting the popcorn size and strips and use them to make chicken caesar salads for James and I while the kids eat theirs with sauce.

Update** The coupons the site is now giving out is for the 20 oz nuggets which are not part of the deal. Disappointing. However, trust me they are worth a dollar spent. Also you can send in 10 UPC codes for a coupon for a free product.

Rolling With Walgreens' Punches

Well it's official. Walgreens will no longer have their Easy Saver Rebate program, not even the coupons that come in the booklet. I hope you got to take advantage of it while it lasted. I know I received many great free items this way and will be sad to see it go. I especially liked having the money put on my Walgreens' gift card so I wasn't spending money directly out of pocket when shopping there.

So our new key word when discussing Walgreens will be "Rolling". This is a common term in the couponing world. It means using the one deal to purchase the same deal or another deal and to do that over and over again. Walgreens will be focusing more on their Register Rewards (RR) program which I explained in my post here. When you roll RRs you use RRs that you have earned to buy another RR product to earn back RRs that you just used to purchase that item. Basically, you want to receive RRs every time you use RRs to pay for an item therefore spending as little money out of pocket.

Here are the RR deals for this week thanks to Common Sense With Money. To see a complete list of Walgreens deals visit Common Sense With Money here. She also has a summary of what's to come with the loss of Easy Saver including a possible new free after rebate program.

Register Rewards Deals

Bayer Breeze or Contour Blood Glucose Meter $14.99, Earn an $5 RR when you buy one
Use $30/1 coupon from 3/1 or 3/22 RP inserts (coupon will need to be adjusted down)
FREE plus $5 in overage from the Register Reward!

Ecotrin 45ct Tablets $2, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
Use $2.25 printable coupon (coupon will need to be adjusted down)
FREE plus $2 in overage from the RR!

Nivea Body Wash $4.99, Earn a $4.99 Register Reward when you buy one
Use $1/1 coupon from 4/19 RP insert
FREE plus $1 in overage after RR and coupon

Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash $5.99, Earn a $5.99 RR when you buy one
FREE after RR

Bayer Quick release Crystals $2.49, Earn a $2.49 RR when you buy one
FREE after RR

Scrubbing Bubbles automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit $13.99, Earn a $3 RR when you buy one
Use $7/1 printable coupon
Pay $3.99 each after coupon and Register reward

Schick Quattro for Women Razors $8.99. Earn $3 in RR when you buy one
Use $4/1 coupon from 3/22 SS insert
Pay $1.99 each after coupon and RR

Got2B Hair Products 2/$10, Earn a $5 RR when you buy two
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Pay $1 for two after coupons and RR

Buy $10 in participating products below and Earn $4 in RR
Band aids $3
Neosporin $4

Deal Idea
$6 when you buy two Band Aid products
$4 when you buy on neosporin
Use two $1/1 band aid coupons from 3/15 or 4/26 inserts
Use $1/1 neosporin coupon from 3/15 or 4/26 inserts or printable here
Pay $3 for all three after coupons and Register reward

Dr Scholls Shoe Insoles 2/$20, earn a $10 RR when you buy two
Use $2/1 printable coupons
Pay $6 for two after coupons and RR

TreSemme Hair Products 2/$7, Earn $2 RR when you buy two
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Pay $3 for two after coupons and RR

Personality Tests

Did you ever take the Cosmo quizzes to find out what kind of date you rank to be? Here are my Cosmo results according to me on common stores couponers shop at. No doubt you have your favorite places to shop. And than there are the ones you do your best to avoid or just groan your way through. I've found that the personality of each store pretty much matches up their coupon policies. Of course, it's just my opinion but here are my thoughts.

Target is just about as snotty with their coupons as the french pronunciation of their name suggests. Wanting to be better than they are but still just another low value mega-store Target gets nasty about coupons. Lots of people go there and use coupons all the time without a problem. I've had a couple run-ins with poor cashiers who get snotty about coupons (a typical Target attitude I find) and decided that I can do better at Walgreens and Dillons anyways. I don't shop there regularly enough to really make it worth my time mostly.

Walgreens always manages to screw things up somehow (a typical Walgreens problem), but their deals are so great it's worth putting up with the fuss of it. Be on your toes and double check before you pay. You'll find your basic math getting put to good use as you mentally check their math. And have you ever noticed how the cashier's line is completely empty until you walk up there with three transactions? All a sudden there are five people behind you and they need to call a manager to check your coupon. Really, only Walgreens!

Dillons is great with coupons and rarely causes any problems (a typical Dillons experience overall). Hold onto those Catalinas (that "receipt thing" that prints out). You'd be amazed when you get some good ones. They also send great coupons (including free product coupons) in the mail quite often (you may get these already). Doubling all coupons up to a $1 makes all those low value coupons usable. You have to be patient though, their great sales only come every few weeks. I use to shop exclusively Walmart till I realized the money I could save at Dillons. The high-end store you never thought you'd have the luxury to afford.

Aldi is a little small town market in everyway. Even though they don't except coupons they are a regular stop for me. I get that giddy feeling pulling into the lot (seriously love grocery shopping too much). Rich, poor, old, young, glitz, goth...they're all there and they all unite as one community in Aldi. Some how paying for your cart and bags makes you a kinder, gentler human being. People leave quarters in carts for the next person to enjoy freely. They move their groceries and cart forward to let you get yours on the check out belt. Even with five people standing in line you don't hear griping and usually people strike up pleasant conversations with each other. Ahhh...Aldi! You never know what the little market will carry that week other than the usual staples, but you know you'll always get it cheap.

I Sank My Ship

So how's that $40 grocery budget going? It probably is somewhere on the bottom of ocean by now after I sunk it a couple weeks ago. Don't go after it, no treasure to be had, just lint from my pocket. Let's just say the Dillons' April 2nd "No Foolin" sale was the direct hit that took it down. After spending nearly $30 on cheese and eggs I knew I was in trouble. The deal was just too good to make my budget behave. I decided to use the remaining $10 and the next week's budget to finish off our two weeks of grocery needs before our vacation. That worked well with the rest of the groceries coming $2.60 under budget! However, it didn't total in the milk we would need to replenish later in the week or the few dishes I still needed to bring when going to friends' houses during those two weeks. KA-BOOM! I think I came under $60 for each of those weeks? I gave up tracking and just got what I needed which led to buying fun things for our trip that we probably didn't need. I really need a budget to keep me honest! So instead of boarding the luxury cruise-liner of a bigger grocery budget when we get home, I'll be floating around in my little lifeboat of $40/week until I pay penance for the vacation budget I sank.

More Great Deals!!

Kristin has become the ultimate new deal seeker! Thanks for passing these on!

Today's Deals
Taco Bell has $.49 crunchy tacos
Pizza Hut has $6.99 large one topping pizzas
Blockbuster has $1.99 for new releases and FREE older movies (limit 3)!!

Blockbuster confirmed their deal is Thursday, Friday and Saturday and since they are under the same company this may apply to all the deals.

Great night for pizza and a movie!

FREE Car Wash!!

Thanks Kristin for calling and filling me in on this deal!

A new Legends Car Wash just opened at 37th and Rock and is giving away FREE car washes up to a $12 value! What a great way to get that winter grime off your car on such a sunny day. My kids have been asking everyday when the car wash will be open, so it's going to be a special surprise for them (they are easy to please). Enjoy a sparkling car today!

Dillons Deals 4/15-4/21

Sorry all! We're getting ready for a vacation and the needs of getting my family ready for that is out weighing getting these deals up sooner. I'm looking forward to vacation and I'm looking forward to coming home and getting back into my regular routine of things as well. Next week I won't be posting any Dillons' Deals (hopefully I won't miss out on any great sale) and after that I hope to get them posted early in the day on Wednesday. Thanks for your patience.

10/$10 Mix and Match Sale! (Remember you don't have to buy 10 of any item to receive the sale price. Consider everything on sale for $1.)

Parkay or Fleischmann's Margarine Dillons White Sandwich Bread Kroger Value Snack Pies Kroger Vegetables

Birds Eye Vegetables
Use $.35 coupon from 3/29 insert
Pay $.30 each

Green Giant Vegetables
Use $.60/2 printable for boxed variety only
or
Use $.50/2 coupon from 4/05 insert boxed variety only
Pay $.50 each wyb 2 boxed vegetables

Rice or Pasta Roni
Use $1/4 coupon from 4/50 insert
Pay $.75 each wyb 4

Angel Soft Bath Tissue Scott Paper Towels Kroger Microwave Pizza Tony's Pizza For One Powerade/Gatorade Sports Drink Ozarka Water Nabisco Go Cups Kroger Microwave Popcorn Quaker Quakes Simply Juice Singles Dillons Potato Salad or Mustard Potato Seedless Red Grapes

Other Deals
Johnsonville Brats $3.99
Use $.55 coupon from 4/05 insert
Pay $2.99

Bertolli Skillet Meals $4.98
Use $1 coupon from 3/15 insert
Pay $3.98 each

Huggies Big Pack $19.99
This looks like a deal according to babycheapskate.com
Use one of several $2 or $1.50 coupons found in recent inserts.