New Deals

Sorry, I've been slacking.

*You can win Gillette products on their website here.

*A-Data 16GB Turbo SDHC Card $29 Shipped at Meritline.

*Refurb Kodak EasyShare M1033 10MP Camera $86 at Geeks.

These are really good deals!

I'll post later on Target, Walgreens, and CVS. (If I can....I'll be in Portland.)

AWESOME camera deal, today ONLY

Woot is selling a 10 MP Pentax camera for $79.99 + $5 shipping!! That was better than Walmart on Black Friday. Hurry, they only have one product per day and a limited supply.

Walmart Soap Deal

I was reading Savvy Shopper's blog on CJOnline, and she mentioned a great deal on soap. Olay bar soaps are $2.48 at the Wanamaker Walmart (she found hers for $1.97) and you can use the $2 off olay coupon from this month's P&G Saver. I got great soap for only $.48!

Great Online Deals

*10' HDMI cables for only$1.77 at Amazon! These are the cable you need for high definition T.V.s You can research them here.

*Fry's has a 40" 1080p HD T.V. for only$699 (it won't let me see the shipping currently, sorry)!! Go here for more info.

*HP Mini 10.1-inch Intel Atom Netbook PC $280 Shipped at Buy.com. These are great little computers. (And I do mean little!) People with larger hands will have some issues typing, but I haven't heard too much about it. It's a great deal for a complete basic web notebook. Click here for the link.

*Kensington Bluetooth Stereo Headset for $22.99 + FREE shipping at Buy.com. That's a 71% savings, not including the shipping! They work with any Bluetooth enabled device and have a range or 66'.

*FREE song downloads at Amazon. There are over 750, no huge artists (that I found), but not bad, just mostly unknowns. Expand your tastes for free!

Free Light Bulb at Home Depot (April 19th ONLY)

Home Depot will be giving out 1 million free CFL light bulbs on April 19th for Earth Day. Supplies are limited and it is one per customer. Details here.

Hy-Vee Matchups and Sales

*$1.48 Roberts cottage cheese, use with $.35 coupon from two Sundays ago
*Betty Crocker cookie mix 2/$4, use with two $.40 off ONE.
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To Be COntinued

Dillons Matchups

*$3 off any 3 P&G brand products, which you can stack with coupons from last Sunday's P&G Saver for a much better discount. Remember, Dillon's will double coupons for up to a $1 off.
*Duncan Hines cake mixes on sale for $1, stack with $.35 coupon from a Sunday before last. This makes them $30 each.
*3/$8 General Mills Cereal, Nature Valley or Fiber One granola bars, or Chex Mix Bars. You can stack these with different coupons from either last Sunday's paper or here. PLUS when you buy 3, you get a FREE Gallon of Milk (Kroger)!!
*Jello is 3/$3, which you can stack with the $1 of any THREE found here. In order to use the coupon, you have to buy a 1/2 gallon or larger container of milk, but the free gallon you get with the cereal offer above should count.
*Wheat Thins are 2/$4, stack with the $1 off TWO from 2 Sunday's ago.
*Knorr Rice Sides 10/$10, use with $.75 off TWO found here.

Good Sales:
*$.99 dozen eggs
*$1.38 8oz Kroger cheese
*$1.48 Kroger butter
*$.88 Cool Whip
*$.88 Philedelphia cream cheese
*$.77 Blue Bonnet margarine
*Salmon fillets 50% off
*Aqua Star single fish fillet 10/$11

Awesome Deal for a Digital Camera

Buy.com has a great deal on a 10MP digital Pentax camera. It usually retails for $300 + shipping, but you currently get an instant $200 discount and free shipping! That makes it a wonderful quality camera for only $100!

Click here for the deal. Limited time offer.



Happy Snapping!

NEW Coupon Matchups and Sales to Be Posted Later On This Evening

Awesome Deal on Refurbished IPODs

Woot, a daily deal website, has a special today on refurbished 8GB 4th generation IPOD Nanos (in almost all colors) for $99.99 + $5 shipping. These reail new for $149.99 or refurbished $129.99 at the Apple store, so this is the lowest price you'll likely get for a certified refurbished one.

Every day, Woot gets a new tech product on special. They only have one each day and only a finite amount available. Once gone, it's not replaced until the next day for a new deal. So, have fun looking everyday to see what's new.

Great Deal on a Wine Cabinet at Target.com

It's on clearance for $74.99 (+ tax) which is 75% off. Sixe bottle slots and shelf on right, cabinet door and drawer on left. Click here for details.

Target sales 4-5-09

*$1.99 Hershey's candy, stack with $1.50 off three from a few weeks ago.
*$.75 small wooden Easter baskets
*$34 Leapster2 or $39 Leapster Tag, stack with coupons found here. (or go to Toys'R'Us where the Leapster2 is $5 cheaper.)
*$15 Star Wars hyena droid.
*$3.99 Circo wooden puzzles.
*$39 6' folding banquet table in white.
*$12.99 T.V. series: Family Guy1-6, Simpsons 10, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 1-2, How I Met Your Mother 1-3, Arrested Developement 1-3, Jon and Kate Plus Eight 1-2, and Seinfeld 1-9 (prices are per season)
*BOGO selected $13 DVDs
*$6.99 selected DreamWorks movies (Madagascar, Bee Movie, etc)
*$12.99 Covergirl &Olay Simply Ageless Foundation, stack with $4 from April P&G Saver.
*GREAT DEAL on Gillette razors. If you buy a Gillette Power Fusion razor, plus a selected other Gillette product, you get a $5 gift card. So, buy a Power Fusion razor on sale for $7.99 and a 7oz Gillette shave gel on sale for $1.89. Then stack the $1 off shave gel and $2 off Power Fusion coupons from the April P&G Saver. You'll spend about $7, but get $5 back.
*$2.50 Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms, stack with $.55 or $1 off two found here.
*$6.50 Glade Sense and Spray starter kit, stack with $4 off coupon from two weeks ago.
*Gerber 2nd Foods 2pks on sale for $.89.

Happy Shopping!!

Dollar General Deals 4-5=09

*Honey Nut Cheerios on sale 2/$4, stack with two $.55 coupons found here.
*Caress soaps/bodywashes on sale for $3, stack with $1 coupon found here.
*Dove shampoo on sale for $3, stack with $1 coupon from two weeks ago.
*Bis Soleil disposable razors on sale for $4.25, use with $2 coupon from two weeks ago.
*Coke 2liters on sale for $1.



Happy Shopping!

Cheap Herbal Essences Shampoo

Dillon's has Herbal essences on sale for $3 each. When you buy any three P&G products, you get $3 off, which brings them down to $2. Then, you stack that with the $1 off coupons found in the 3-29 Sunday paper. That makes them just$1 each! There were also $1 off Hannah Montana Herbal Essence shampoos in the 4-5 Sunday paper, but my Dillon's does not carry them.

Toys'R'Us 4-5-09

Just in time for Easter!

*I already mentioned the WONDERFUL Leapfrog deals in an earlier post, found here.
*2/$5.99 5pack Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars (was $4.99 each)
*2/$10.99 Star Wars Basic Action Figures (was $7.99 each)
*$29.99 Turbo Wheelie Cycle- remote controlled (was $59.99)
*$3.99 Beach Barbies
*$9.99 Hannah Montana movie doll (was $17.99)
*$9.99 Hello Kitty pillow and throw (was $19.99)
*$39.99 Dora the Explorer vanity or talking kitchen (was $79.99)
*Up to 50% off games, use with $5 coupons found here. That makes Gator Golf or Elefun $7.99 each (was $22.99 each)
*BOGO select Crayola products
*$39.99 Nextar 7" digital photo frame(was $79.99)
*$89.99 GE 9mp digital camera (with FREE 2GB memory card). Great deal for that resolution!!
*$39.99 Step 2 plastic 2 seater wagon, great for outings (was $69.99 each)
*BOGO All Magnext sets up to $39.99
*Buy any Fisher Price toy $24.99 or MORE, and get any Fsher Price toy $24.99 or LESS for free

Have You Been Taken in By the 7 Sins of the Marketplace?

This is a 22 minute segment on 7 commonplace practices that try to separate you from your hard earned money. I think most of us are aware these exist, but this really puts them in a new light:

Seven Sins of the Marketplace by CBC (Canadian)

AWESOME Deal on Leapster2s and the Tag system

Toys'R'Us has the Leapster2 system on sale for $29.99 or the Tag system on sale for $39.99, which you can pair with the $10 off coupons found here. There is also a $5 coupon for games, which Toys'R'Us has on sale for 25% off!!

Dillon's trip 4-2-09

Dad took me shopping at Dillon's, and I believe I actually impressed him! Here's what I got:

*Betty Crocker potatoes (x2) marked down to $1.49 + two $.40 off coupons from Sunday's paper, which doubled to $.80. In the end, they were $.69 each, or 54% off.
*Kraft Macaroni'N'Cheese (x4) on sale for $.50. In the end 14% off.
*Tuna (x4) on sale for $.50. In the end 37% off.
*Herbal Essences shampoo (x3) on sale for $3.00 + $3 off any 3 P&G brands + two $1 off coupons from Sunday's paper. In the end $1.33 each or 64% off.
*Pillsbury Grands biscuits (x4) on sale for $1.25 + $1 off if you buy four + two $.50 off two coupon found here, which doubled to $1 off. In the end $.50 each or 70% off.
*Land O Lakes butter (x3) which was on sale for $1.58 + three $.55 off coupons found here, which doubled to $1. In the end $.58 or 85% off!!!
*Kroger mild cheddar (large block) on sale for $3 or 60% off.
*Kroger multiple shredded cheese (large bag) on sale for $3 or 60% off.
*Yoplait yogurt (x6) on sale for $.58 + $.50 off coupon found here, which doubled to $1. In the end $.41 or 34% off.
*Head of garlic $.40 ($1.01/lb)
*Two lbs assorted apples on sale for $1/lb, a 62% savings.
*One bag each of Hershey's minis, Reese's minis, and Hershey's eggs on sale for $1.88 each + $1.50 off three coupon from the Sunday paper a few weeks ago. In the end $1.38 each or about 63% off
*Pork chops (x2) on sale for $1.88/lb PLUS BOGO
*Dillon's large AA eggs (x2) on sale for $.79 each or 32% off.

Total Spent:$36.87
What the Groceries Retailed For: $84.91

Vendor Coupons: $11.45 + $3.65 for doubling
Store coupons/sales: $32.94
Total Savings: $48.04

Percent Saved: 57%

44th Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off

The 44th annual Pillsbury Bake-Off is looking to recipe submissions. Each original recipe may only be submitted once, but you can submit as many recipes as you like. When they say original, old family recipes count, just don't use that recipe you clipped out of a magazine! The top 10 entries win airfare and hotel for two nights in Orlando, as well as a new microwave. The top overall entry after the Bake-off will receive $1,000,000. So submit those recipes by April 20th!

More rules can be found on the Pillsbury website.

Happy Cooking!

Dillon's Sale High;ights and Matchups

First off, Dillon's is having another ONE DAY sale Thursday, 4-2-09:
*Dillon's grade AA eggs $.79
*Land O Lakes butter $1.58, use with $.55 off coupons found here. They aren't supposed to be doubled, but the cashiers generally will anyways. That makes it $.58 each (GREAT DEAL!!!)
*24oz shredded or block Kroger cheese (usually $7.59 each!)
*Oscar Meyer bacon 4/$10
*8pc Dark fried or baked chicken (4legs, 4 thighs)$3.99
*Hershey's Miniatures, Eggs, or Kisses $1.88, use with $1.50 off 3 from Sunday two weeks ago
*Nestle Nest Eggs $1.58 ea


Here's what's on sale the rest of the week:
*Kraft Mac'n Cheese 2/$1
*Yoplait .58, use with $1 off eight found here
*Pillsbury rolls, pizza crust, biscuits 4/$4, use with two $.50 off two coupons found here
*Wheat Thins 2/$4, use with $1 off two April P&G Saver
*Healthy Choice 4/$9, use with two $1 off two coupons found here
*Gerber 2nd food (7oz 2pk) $.99
*Navel oranges 2/$1
*Capri Sun $1.79
*Chicken of the Sea Tuna 2/$1
*Boneless pork loin chops $1.88/lb, BOGO
*Red ripe slicing tomatos $1/lb
*Avocados and mangoes $1 ea
*Sweet yellow onions 2lbs/$1

Apple Market Sale Highlights and Matchups

*Cantaloupe $.98 each
*Pillsbury Toaster Strudel 2/$4, use two $.35 off (doubled to $.70) now unavailable from coupons.com
*Lemons 4/$1
*Red potatoes $.69/lb
*Serrano peppers $.99/lb
*Skippy $1.38 (Great Deal!!!)
*Best Choice cream cheese 8oz $.98
*Kool-Aid 12/$1 (Great Deal!!)

Hy-Vee Matchups 4-1-09

Sale Highlights (full week):
*C&H cane sugar 4lbs bag on sale for 1.48, use with $.30 off coupon from last Sunday's paper.
*Land O Lakes butter is on sale for $1.99, use with $.55 coupon found here.
*Gerber 2nd foods (7oz 2pk) are on sale for $.99
*Triscuit are on sale 2/$5.00, use with $1 off two from Sunday 2 weeks ago.
*Betty Crocker Super Moist cake mixes are on sale for $.88
*Hy-Vee whipped topping is on sale for $.88
*Kraft singles are on sale for $1.79, down from $2.49.
*Pringles superstack are on sale for 2/$3, use with $1 off two from the April P&G Saver
*Betty Crocker frosting is on sale for $1.48, use with $.55 coupon found here
*McCormick extract or food coloring is on sale for $2.38, use with $1 off coupon form SmartSource (no longer available, may try alternate sites)
*Mangos on sale for $.77 each
*Smart Ones by Weight Watchers are on sale for 5/$10, use with $1 off coupon found here
*Pillsbury cookie dough is on sale for 2/$5, use with $1 off two coupon found here
*Ziploc containers are on sale for $1.99, use with $1.50 off two from Sunday paper two weeks ago

They also have several coupons:
*Dole lettuce/coleslaw $.69
*Hy-vee spaghetti or angel hair $.68
*Pepsi 12pk cans or 6 pk bottles 4/$10.00
*porkchops are buy one at $5.00, get one free

***They're have a 3 day sale Thurs-Sat ONLY***
*5lb potatoes $1.18
*Blue Bunny Premium 1.75 qt $2.99, use with $1 off coupon found here
*Cottage cheese 24oz $.99
*Bacon $1.99
*Chicken leg quarters 10 lb $4.96
*Hy-vee cereal 4/$5
*Hy-vee crinkle cut potatoes $1.78
*Hy-vee 12pk pop 4/$9
***10 for 10:
*Baby carrots
*Carnation stems
*Italian bread
*85% Lean chuck patties 5lb
*2pk Duracell AA batteries
*6oz Hy-vee ice cream
*Fast Fixin' chicken breast nuggets
*Select Hy-vee veggies

Don't Forget to Pick Up the Paper Today!

The weekly Hy-Vee and Dillon's circulars come out on Wednesdays. Coupon matching to come later on today.