Target 7/31/10

It feels like all I do is shop for groceries these days! With getting ready for back to school I am trying to collect all those things will we will so I don't have to make any emergencies trips the night before. But no matter how hard I try to prepare I know I will forget something big, who knows what it will be this year but it's inevitable. Here's what I picked up at Target:

Bagel Bites $2.24 x 2 less 2 x $1 off from Target.com & 2 x $1 off from http://www.bagelbites.com/ (24 cents each)
Del Monte Fruit Cups 6 x $2.04 each, used 5 $1 off Target.com and $2 off 6 packs which I cannot seem to find again
Nature Valley Granola Bars $.64 x 3, on clearance, used $.75/2 and $.50 off 1 from newspaper (there is a coupon on Target.com too) I did not use the Target coupon or it would have been a money maker
Chef Boyardee $.97, used $1 off one at Target.com and $1.50/4 from Conagra http://www.childhungerendshere.com/Public/brands.html
Banquet Frozen Dinners $.68 each, used $1.50/4 and Free Pie with 2 from coupons.com
Banquet Pies x 3 FREE from above
12 pack Mtn. Dew x2 used 2 $1 off coupons from Target.com and $1/2 peelie found on package
Sobe Life Water $1 each x 4, used 2 BOGO from http://headsortails.sobe.com/ and 4 $.50 coupons from Target.com FREE
2 Blue Bunny Ice Cream Bars $2 each less $1.25 peelies found on package
Yoplait Kids $1.56 each, used $.75 off 2 peelie on package

Total $18.10

If you can't find the Blue Bunny peelies email me or take a look at the website.  I was able to get $1 off coupons.

King Soopers 7/30/10

While you are there getting your Cover Girl deals check these out:

Honest Tea $1 Each Free with doubled coupon from here http://www.honesttea.com/coupons/

International Delight Coffee Creamer $1.99 get $.55 off here https://idregistration.icmodus.com/default.aspx?bhcp=1

Colorado Milk, Gallon $1.49

Black Grapes $.88 per lb

Yoplait Whips 10/$6 and use $.55/2 here http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.a…&%20pc=&tc=

Ronzoni Pasta $1 each FREE with $.75 coupon print here: http://ronzonismarttaste.newworldpasta.com/pasta_coupon.cfm

Men’s or Ladies Speed Stick $.88 each FREE with one of the following:
$0.50/1 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick, exp. 8-14-10 (SS 07/25/10) ,
$1/1 Speed Stick or Lady’s Speed Stick (Reinventing Beauty, Jul ’10)

Littlest Savings

If you have a baby or one on the way it one of life's most amazing experiences... and one of the most expensive.  Here are a few resources I have used to help save some money on our newest family member:

Formula Savings

http://similac.com/

https://www.enfamil.com/app/iwp/ConsumerRegisterLoadConsentInfo.do

http://www.gerber.com/AllStages/Login/Default.aspx

http://www.brightbeginnings.com/ Call this number to request coupons (800) 410-9629 .  You have to specify the top three stores you shop at and you can make a request for coupons every month.
http://www.membersmarkformula.com/free_sample.aspx

Also, talk to your pediatrician about using formula.  Sometimes they have special coupons and rebate forms not available through other means.  Ask for samples and explain to them if you are having trouble affording the formula, especially if you need a super expensive specialty one. When my daughter was switched to a hypoallergenic formula the doctor arranged to have a case sent to me. Also, have the discussion with your doctor about how to use the different brands and if generic versions are all right for your child.  My doctor surprised me with my son by saying that since he had no feeding issues we were free to try the generic formulations as well as switch between brands depending on what I had coupons for.  For us as long as it was milk based I could use any brand or if we were using soy then we had to stick to soy based but didn't have to be brand loyal. My son didn't have any issues with changing but be sure to get the green light from your doctor first.  Check Ebay for formula rebate forms.  You can also buy formula checks from other people on Ebay but that gets into a grey area with couponing ethics.  You can combine your formula checks with manufacturer coupons.  For example, I buy a lot of Enfamil Toddler formula.  These are about  $17 at most stores.  I use a $5 manufacturer printable from coupons.com and then $10 worth of formula checks to get my price down to $2 a can. There is a coupon for $5 off a can of Enfamil on coupons.com right now.  And then keep an eye out for the catalina's that print when you buy formula.  I have had some print for $10 a can so these can be pretty valuable.  

Diapers 

http://www.huggies.com/en-US/promotions/coupons
http://www.pampers.com/en_US/potty-kit-request
While you are there be sure to sign up for the home mailing list and both Huggies and Pampers offer rewards programs.  So far I have received several packs of Huggies, swim diapers, music downloads and from Pampers a Deigo potty seat which will come in handy some day.
As far as buying diapers I typically buy at the drugstores when they have good sales.  In a cruch I have found that both Amazon and Diapers.com offer competitive pricing and fast delivery. Diapers.com offers new customers $10 off their first order and you can mail in your manufacturer coupons. Delivery is free with a $49 order and they have a great referral program.  If you use my referral code you will get an extra 15% off.
http://www.diapers.com/index.aspx      My Referral Code: SCRA7747


Other items:
http://www.blogger.com/goog_130446388

This month you can print coupons for $5/$25 on Gerber bedding, $1 off Onesies or Sleep N' Plays and $1 off gowns or Sleep 'n Plays.  Check the end caps at Target for these items.  They go on sale when the patterns change and you can get these items really inexpensively.

http://www.parents.com/american-baby-magazine/

http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/offers Get $2 off 2 Bedtime Bath Products

http://www.earthsbest.com/node/311 Organic Diaper & Baby Food Coupons

http://beechnut.com/  Sign up for newsletter to get freebies by mail and printable coupons by email

http://www.desitin.com/which-desitin-product-should-you-choose $1 off Desitin

Rewards Clubs

http://rewardsrus.toysrus.com/enroll.cfm  Get members only coupons and sale alerts

Quick Safeway Trip 7/26/10

I went out to do the banking and HAD to go into Safeway since I was right there. 

Tropicana 50 Orange Juice $2.50 -Safeway ecoupon $1 and $1 IP Coupon (IP no longer available)

Joint Juice x 4  $.88 each-used 4 $1 off coupons from Jointjuice.com

Eating Right Eggs marked down to $1.25

Huggies Wipes $1.99 used $.75 coupon form Huggies Home Mailer and $2 off wipes Safeway ecoupon

Total $.75 with tax plus I have another code for the Tropicana Juicy Rewards program here:

http://juicyrewards.tropicana.com/land/kingsoopers.aspx

Free Jiffy Recipe Book from All You

Click below for a free Jiffy Mix recipe book from All You magazine. I have contacted Jiffy Mix for coupons and they stated that they typically won't release manufacturer coupons because their products are already such a great value. And at about $.44 cents a box, I have to agree about the value part.




http://www.allyou.com/coupons-deals/daily-free-samples-00411000068023/

There is a new promtotion here http://www.gomeat.com/offers/fresh-taste-challenge.aspx to try specially marked packages of Hillshire Farms lunch meats. If you agree that it is a fresh tasting lunch meat you can get $5 worth of product coupons immediately. If you disagree you can get a $5 grocery card.

Free Joint Juice at Safeway

I found the single bottles for 88 cents last night.  I used the $1 off coupons from the site to get a few for free.

http://jointjuice.com/coupons.jsp

Free Taster's Choice Coffee Sample from Allyou.com

This sample comes from All You magazine's daily freebies.  It says you can request two samples per address, maybe use your spouse's name for the second one.  Enjoy!

http://smartchoice.tasterschoice.com/#/Try_It_On_Us/ 

Free Krill Oil Sample, Prilosec

Try Schiff MegaRed Krill Oil for free from Walmart's sample link.  Look under the "In Stores Now"  tab.  They also have samples of Prilosec and Pig Ears for dogs.  While you are there, take a look at the free download section.  Enjoy!

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Tools.aspx

Dole Salad Seekers Taste Adventure

Here's a fun instant win game:
http://saladpromo.dole.com/saladseekers/play_iw

You can play three times per day and might win a free bag of salad.

Sobe Lifewater Instant Win Game

Sobe Lifewater has an instant win game going right now.  I have won several bottles so far and have been able to print tons of BOGO coupons.  These work very nicely with the Kroger buy 10 get $2 off deal (ecoupon) or when Target gives a giftcard for buying 10. 

http://headsortails.sobe.com/

Free Special K Protein Bar and Coupons

Join here to get special offers and a sample pack with coupons.

http://www.specialk.com/register/offer/protein-shake?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=protein-coupon

Free Honest Tea at Kroger

Single Serve Honest Tea and Honest Ade are on sale for $1 each (check organic foods section) this week.  Use this coupon to make them free if your store doubles.

http://www.honesttea.com/coupons/

Kroger/King Soopers Summer of Savings

Don't forget to play the instant win game on the Kroger site.  You need a shopper card and they load the prizes directly on the card.  Today I won a free Snapple six pack and will use that with the 50 cent ecoupon from the Kroger site to make it a money maker.  I also won the 32 oz. Powerade last week and a jug of Lipton tea.  Fun!

http://www.softcoin.com/Sites/Kroger_SummerOfSavings/Page/HomePage

Free Snikiddy Snack

Has anyone tried these yet?  I have found them at Babies R Us and think they may be at Kroger stores.  I checked several King Soopers and Safeway's and haven't found them.

http://coupons.snikiddy.com/?bucktownbargains

Update- Bought these at Babies R Us today.  I was able to use three coupons to get three 6 packs of cheese puffs.  I can't wait to get a review from the kids on these.

Joint Juice free?

Here is a link I found for $1 off any Joint Juice.  I found these for 88 cents each at King Soopers this week.  Enjoy!
http://jointjuice.com/coupons.jsp

Free French's mustard this week at Albertson's

Yes, I did intend to go in just for free mustard and nothing else but the french bread smelled so good... And the Chex Mix was .25 for a large bag and had to try the new Keebler Wheatable crackers at $1.99 less $1.50 IP coupons. My receipt was a mile long and the cashier said "well you saved more than you spent" which I choose to take as a compliment. So now we have a nice assortment of mustard. Picked up some free BBQ sauce too. Last month my husband bought several quarts of it from Sam's and I was so upset. Couldn't he wait until free BBQ sauce season started, it was only weeks away. Surely he could have used another condiment rather than paying for what I could have got free if he had just been patient. And this is the point where I am reminded that I am lucky to have a husband who will go to the store even if we are now committed to use those Sam's Club sized drums for the next 12 grilling seasons. He bought ketchup too.