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Deals @ Safeway - Oahu, Hawaii: April 29 - May 5

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Photo Credit: visualdensity

Here are a few items on sale I found note-worthy this week @ Safeway. Please refer to a weekly ad for complete sale information.

SPECIALS

~ Buy Any Two (2) Coca Cola (12-pk), Get Two (2) FREE Coca Cola (12-pk) AND FREE Dasani (24 pk) ~

~ Living Well Feeling Great ~
* Buy $30 worth of participating products (look for "Living Well Feeling Great" tags on over 3000 participating products) in a single transaction & get a $10 off coupon (to be used on next purchase)

Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

California Pizza Kitchen Pizza
$6.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.99

Ocean Spray Cranergy
$3.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.99

Uncle Bens's Brown Rice
$2.99
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.45 wyb 2

Florida's Natural Orange Juice
$3.50

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers
$6.00/2
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.50 each wyb 2

Huggies Big Pack Diapers
$21.99
- $1.00 Coupon (4/19 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/16) - May not have been available in Hawaii papers
Frugal Price: $20.99

Zyrtec
$23.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
- $4.00 Printable Coupon - Thank you, Ginger!!
Frugal Price: $19.99 ~ $21.99

GROCERY

Golden Sweet Pineapple
$.59/lb.

Large Hass Avocados
.99 each

Fresh Express Salad Blends
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Rice-A-Roni
$1.25

Kashi Cereals
$3.99
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.24

Kellogg's Raisin Bran
$2.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99

Quaker's Life Cereal
$2.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Maple & Brown Sugar Only)
Frugal Price: $1.99

Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Smithfield Premium Sliced Bacon or Smoked Sausage Links
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Plumrose Premium Baked Ham Lunchmeat
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Tyson Bread Chicken Selections
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Nathan's Famous Beef Franks
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Oscar Mayer Fun Pack Lunchables
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Jennie-O Turkey Store Meatballs
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Foster Farms Lean Ground Turkey
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Signature Cafe Pizza
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Trans Ocean Crab Classics
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Contessa Cooked or Raw Shrimp
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

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Found any other great deals this week? Please leave comments, I would so love to hear from you.

Oh, & don't forget your reusable grocery bags. Safeway gives you .03 bag credit for your effort to save the planet :)

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Times Supermarket - Oahu, Hawaii: March 29 - May 5

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:02:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Fr Antunes

Here are few items on sale this week @ Times Supermarket that caught my attention. Please refer to a weekly ad for complete sale information.

SPECIAL

FREE Best Foods Mayonnaise (30 oz.) AND Best Yet Mustard (8 oz.), when you purchase $60 or more.
* $60 minimum purchase excludes tax, HI bottle deposit fee, and purchase of Liquor, Tobacco, Gift Cards, and Pharmacy Items.

FREE Reusable Shopping Bag w/ an In-ad Coupon (page 1) - No purchase necessary

FREE Anniversary Celebration Cake & Juice (May 2 & May 23)

FREE Balloons for the kids (Weekend of May 2)

GROCERY

Large Navel Oranges
$.59/lb.

Fuji Apple
$.69/lb.

Cap'n Crunch Cereals
$1.99

Tombstone Pizza
$3.99
* I saw $2.50 Peelie Coupon for the pizza on a Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (5-pk) last time I visited Times Supermarket.

Yoplait Yogurts
$5.00/2
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.50 each (if you can use two coupons)

Heritage Organic Milk
$4.99
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.49 each wyb2

Ewa Sweet Onion
$.99/lb.

HOUSEHOLD

Ziploc Easy Zipper Bags, 10-20 ct.
$1.99
* Look for $1.00 Peelie Coupon.
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Found any other good deals? Please leave comments. I would so love to hear from you.

Oh, & don't forget your reusable grocery bags. Times Supermarket gives you .05 bag credit for your effort to save the planet :)

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Menu Plan Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:45:00 +0000

Sun: Udon

Mon: Pork & Egg Rice Bowl (Using Pork instead of Chicken & Salad)

Sandwich for Tue's Lunch

Tue: Grilled Fish (Saba) & Salad

Chicken Rice for Wed's Lunch

Wed: Cold Pasta Salad

Leave some pasta to make Thu's Lunch

Thu: Fried Rice Noodle

Leftover for Fri's Lunch

Fri: Zucchini & Bacon Pasta & Salad

Sat: Kimchi Soup (Did not get to make last week)

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Visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for great menu ideas!

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Deals @ Target - Oahu, Hawaii: April 26 - May 2

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:07:00 +0000

Here are a few items on sale that caught my attention this week @ Target. Please view a weekly ad for complete sale information.

GROCERY

Special K Cereal, Bars, Cookies, or Crackers
$3.00
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Crackers)
- $5.00 Target Gift Card w/ Purchase of 5 Selected Special K Products
Frugal Price: various

Kashi Blackberry Grahams Cereal Bars
$2.99
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.24 each wyb 2

Silk Soymilk
$7.00/2
- $.55 Printable Coupon (Light)
Frugal Price: $2.95 each wyb 2

Yoplait, 6 oz.
$6.00/10
- $1.00/8 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: .50 each wyb 10

Mission Flour Tortillas
$2.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.49

California Pizza Kitchen
$6.00
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (12' Rising Crust)
Frugal Price: $4.00

Capri Sun
$8.99

HOUSEHOLD

Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit
$17.99
- $5.00 Printable Coupon
* Money Back Guaranteed
Frugal Price: $12.99

Scotch Link Roller
$4.39
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.49

3M Command Hooks, 2 pk
$3.25
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.25

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

L'Oreal Preference or Excellence Hair Color
$7.99
- $2.00 Coupon (4/26 Newspaper Insert, 7/19)
Frugal Price: $5.99

Johnson's Baby Toiletries, 27 oz or 28 oz
$5.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Bubble Bath & Wash)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Lotion, Cream, Oil, Moisture Care Wash)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Baby Oil)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Shampoo)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Head to Toe Body Wash)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Moisture Care Body Wash or Baby Cream)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Head to Toe Foaming Wash)
- $2.00/2 Printable Coupon (Bedtime Products)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Baby Powder)
Frugal Price: various

HEALTH

Zyrtec, 30 ct.
$18.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
- $4.00 Printable Coupon - Thank you, Ginger!!
Frugal Price: $16.99

Children's Claritin
$17.79
- $3.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $14.79

Claritin Liqui-Gels
$21.99
- $4.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $17.99

Alli, 90 ct.
$49.99
- $10.00 Printable Coupon
- $10.00 Target Gift Card
Frugal Price: $29.99

One A Day, 100 ct.
$7.50
- $1.00 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30)
Frugal Price: $6.50

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If you find any good deals you would like to share, please leave comments. I always value your comments.

Check out Target's weekly printable coupons before heading out to a store & some other coupons.

Are you new to using coupons at Target? Read a coupon policy (Click Coupon Policy Info at the top of her blog) & find other great deals information & Target Coupon & Manufacture Coupon Match @ Attention Target Shoppers.

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Deals @ Longs Drugs - Oahu, Hawaii: April 26 - May 2

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Photo Credit: HiggySTFC

Here are several items on sale that caught my attention @ Longs Drug this week. Please refer to an ad for complete sale information.

GROCERY

Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffe Co. (10% Kona Coffee Blend)
Regular/Private Reserve $4.29

Decaf $5.29

Hawaiian Sun Choco-covered Mac, 5 oz.
$1.99
$11.89 (6 pk.) ($1.98 each)

Hawaiian Host Kona or Maui Caramacs
$1.99

Island Princess Chocolate Covered Whole Macs Nuts
$2.19

Mauna Loa 3 Can Gift Collection Macs
$8.99

Hershey's Bliss Chocolate Candy
$3.29
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.29

Tabasco Pepper Sauce
$1.29
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: .79

MacFarms Macadamia Nuts, 12 oz.
$5.79

MacFarms Chocolate Macadamias, 17 oz. or Macadamias, 15 oz.
$7.49

Lion Coffee North Shore Uproar 100% Hawaiian Coffee
$5.29

Nescafe Taster's Choice
Original $6.99
Decaf $7.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.99 ~ $6.99

Hawaii Island Honey, 12 oz.
$3.49

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers
$2.99
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.49 each wyb 2

Tostitos Tortilla Chips (Natural Tostitos Excl.)
$6.00/2
- $1.00 Coupon (4/26 Newspaper Insert) when you also purchase Tostios Dips ($2.89)
Frugal Price: $4.89 for Chips and Dips

Yoplait Light, 6 oz.
$.69
- $1.00/8 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: .57 each wyb 8

HOUSEHOLD

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
$4.79
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.79

Scott Long Lasting Paper Towels
$7.99
- $1.00 in-ad Coupon (pp. 15)
- Scott Product Coupon Rebate Offer
Frugal Price: $6.99

Purex Laundry Detergent, 50 oz.
$3.99
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.45

Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer
$3.29
- $2.00 Coupon (3/29 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/23)
Frugal Price: $1.29

Pledge Multi Surface 360 Duster
Starter Kit $2.49
Refill $2.99
- $1.00 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/9)
Frugal Price: $1.49 ~ $1.99

PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY

Clairol Natural Instincts Non-Permanent Color or Haircolor for Men
$6.39
- $1.00 In-ad Coupon (pp. 3)
- $3.00/2 In-ad Coupon (pp. 3)
- $4.00 Coupon (4/19 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/31) - Not sure if available in Hawaii papers
Frugal Price: $2.39, $4.89 (wyb2) or $5.39

Got2B Hairstyling & Haircare Products
$4.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Hairstyling)
Frugal Price: $2.99

Aussie Shampoo or Conditioner
$3.69
- $.75 In-ad Coupon (pp. 3)
- $2.00/2 Coupon (3/15 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30)
Frugal Price: $2.69 (wyb 2) ~ $2.94

Soft & Dry or Right Guard Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
$1.99
- $1.00/2 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/31)
- $1.00 Coupon (4/19 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30) - not sure if available in Hawaii papers)
Frugal Price: .99 ~ $1.45 (wyb 2)

Veet Depilatory Products
30% Off
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: various

St. Ives Moisturizing Body Wash
$2.29
- .50 In-ad Coupon (pp. 4)
Frugal Price: $1.79

HEALTH

Halls Drops
$1.39
- $1.00 Coupon (3/29 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/29)
- $.75 >Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: .39 ~ .64

Aleve
220 MG 75 ct. Caplets or Tab. $4.99
220 MG 60 ct. Liquid Gel $5.99
- $.75 Coupon (3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30)
Frugal Price: $4.24 ~ $5.24

Robitussin
$3.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99

Sudafed PE
$3.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon

Advil
$4.29
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.29

Advil PM
$7.49
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.49

Imodium
$5.19
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.19

Visine Eye Drops
Visine Tears & Visine-A $4.59
Others $3.89
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.89 ~ $2.59

OS CAL 500+
$6/89
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
$4.89

Centrum Cardio (60), Centrum Silver (100), Centrum (100+30)
$7.99
- $3.00 Printable Coupon
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.99 ~ $6.99

PET

Tidy Cats Clay Cat Litter (Not available @ Ala Moana)
$2.19
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30)
Frugal Price: $1.19

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Deals @ Walgreens - Ohau, Hawaii: April 26 - May 2

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:36:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Sukanto Debnath

Here are several items on sale that caught my attention this week @ Walgreens. Please scan a weekly ad for a list of sale items and information.

REGISTER REWARDS

~ Centrum (100 tab. for Women or Men) AND Caltrate+D (120 ct.) ~
$9.99 each
- $2.00 Coupon (4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 7/31) (Centrum)
- $1.00 Coupon (3/15 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30) (Caltrate)
- $3.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: $13.98 ($6.99 each) for both Centrum & Caltrate

~ $10 Of Products Below ~
- $4.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)

Band-Aid Bandages, 8 - 80 pk.
$3.00
- $.75 Printable Coupon (Blister Block)

Benadryl Ointment
$4.00

Neosporin
$4.00
- $1.00 Printable Coupon

~ Buy Two (2) Products Below ~
- $3.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase)

Zyrtec, 30 ct. (24 hour) or 24 ct. (12 house D)
$18.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
- $5.00 Printable Coupon Thank you, Ginger!!

Benadryl, 18 to 24 ct. or 4 oz. or 10 ct.
$4.99

Sudafed PE, 18 to 24 ct. or 4 oz.
$1.00 Printable Coupon

Tylenol, 24 ct. or 4 or 8 oz.
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Cold)

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GROCERY

Hawaiian Isles Coffee, 10 oz.

Regular $4.29

Decaf $5.29

Campbell's Soup, 10.75 oz. Chicken Noodle or Tomato
$.89
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: .39 each wyb 2

HOUSEHOLD

Kleenex Facial Tissue, 85 or 200 pack
$3.00/2
- $.50/3 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/31)
Frugal Price: $1.38 each wyb 4

Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Kit
$13.99
- $7.00 Printable Coupon - Thank you, Together We Save
- $3.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: $3.99 (After Register Rewards)

Windex All-in-One Glass Cleaner Kit
$13.99
- $3.00 Coupon (3/29 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/9)
- $3.00 Register Rewards
- Buy Windex All-in One Glass Cleaning Kit and Get FREE refill
Frugal Price: $7.99 (After Register Rewards)

Air Wick Lumin' Air Candle Kit
$4.99
- $3.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

L'Oreal Cosmetics
Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
- $1.00 Coupon (4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 7/19) (Any Skincare Cleanser)
- $1.00 Coupon (4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 7/19) (Any Skincare Moisturizer)
- $1.00 Coupon (4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 7/19) (Any Lip Product)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Click at the left bottom corner)
* Use two coupons
Frugal Price: various

Rimmel Cosmetics
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- $1.00 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30) (Mascara)
- $1.00 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30) (Any)
* Use two coupons
Frugal price: various

Got2b Hair Care
$10.00/2
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Hair Styling) (Print & use two)
- $5.00/2 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: $1.50 each wyb 2 (after register rewards)

Schick Razor for Woman
$8.99
- $4.00 Coupon (3/22 & 4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/3 & 6/7) (Intuition Plus)
- $4.00 Coupon (3/22 & 4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/3 & 6/7) (Quattro TrimStyle)
- $3.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: $1.99 (After Register Rewards)

Nivea Body Wash, 16.9 oz.
$4.99
- $1.00 Coupon (4/19 Newspaper Insert)
- $4.99 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: Free w/ $1.00 possible overage (after register rewards)

Rembrandt Tooth Paste (2.6 or 3 oz.) or Mouthwash (16 oz.)
$5.99
- $5.99 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: Free (after register rewards)

HEALTH

Bayer Quick Release Crystals, 4 pk.
$2.49
- $2.49 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase)
Frugal Price: Free (after register rewards)

Claritin Allergy Relief, 20 tab
$15.99
- $4.00 Printable Coupon (Adult)
- $3.00 Printable Coupon (Children)
- $2.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: $9.99 ~ $10.99 (after register rewards)

Move Free Advanced
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Must be of same price)
- $5.00 Coupon (Printable or Mail) - request & use 2 (max)
Frugal Price: various

Abreva Cold Sore Relief
20% Off
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Cold Sore Lip Cream)
- $3.00 Register Rewards (to be used on next purchase @ Walgreens)
Frugal Price: various

Visine Eye Drop
$4.99 w/ in-ad coupon
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.99

PET

Tidy Cats Scoop Litter
$5.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 & 4/26 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30 & 7/26)
Frugal Price: $4.99

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If you find any good deals you would like to share, please leave comments. I always value your comments.

Could not find products you were looking for at a store? Ask for rain checks. Also note that Walgreens stores in Honolulu seem to restock their products on Thursdays.

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Coco's 10 Fav Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: OiMax

1. $1.00 Off Any Cortizone-10 Product

2. $1.00 Off Any e-sen-cia Hair Care Product

3. Crest Spinbrush

$3.00 Off Any Crest Spinbrush Sonic
$2.00 Off Any Crest Pro Series Spinbrush

4. $1.50 Off Kashi Go Lean Waffle

5. $1.50 Off Two (2) Boxes of Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats, and/or All-Bran

6. $1.00 off Scott Naturals Bath Tissue (4 rolls or larger)

7. $1.00 Off Scott Naturals Paper Towels (6 rolls or larger)

8. $.50 Off Cottonelle Bath Tissue (4 pk. or larger)

9. $4.00 Off Claritin (15 ct. or larger)

10. $4.00 Off Claritin-D (15 ct. or larger)

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Coco's 10 Fav Blog Posts

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Per Ola Wilberg

1. Very Veggie Eggrolls @ Cooking with Anne looks very yummy

2. Eggplant & Portobello Mushroom Melts @ Simplyforties sounds simply irresistible to Portobello Mushroom Lovers (like me)

3. Very Cute Recycled Plastic Can Cozy @ My Recycled Bags.com

4. A Fabulous Tutorial on How to Select & Cut a Pineapple @ 5 Dollars Dinner

5. Good advices @ Green Panda Tree House on Alternatives to Payday Loans

6. A Great Tutorial on How to Create a Blog Button @ Momdot.com

7. Bamboo Handled Purse @ Little Birdie Secrets is super cute!!

8. Really great tips for saving on health care@ Healthcare for Less

9. Homemade Granola @ Make It From Scratch. Mmmmm Yum.

10. A fabulous recipe for homemade tortilla @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen.

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Coco's 10 Fav Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:20:00 +0000

Photo Credit: KitAy

1. Four (4) $1.00 Off Cheerios

2. $1.00 Off Hershy's Bliss Chocolate

3. $1.00 Off New Starbucks Ice Cream

4. $1.00 Off Any Kotex Product

5. $1.00 Off Ziplock Flexible Totes or Big Bag

6. $2.00 Off Any First Response Products

7. $1.50 Off Any Two (2) Boxes of Kashi Cereal

8. $1.00 Off Any Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal

9. $2.00 California Pizza Kitchen 12' Rising Crust Pizza

10. $1.25 Digiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza

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Coco's 10 Fav Freebies

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: david.nikonvscanon

1. Axe Just Clean Sahmpoo Sample

2. Subscription to Organic Gardening Magazine

3. NIVEA Happiness Body Wash Sample

4. John Frieda Root Awakening Sample

5. Aveeno Nourish Hair Care Collection Sample

6. Yogi Tea Sample (Must Answer Survey)

7. One Free Bag of Dry Dog Food (Dogswell)

8. A Recipe Book for a Healthier Life (Diabetic Friendly Recipes)

9. Better Than Ears Dog Treat Sample

10. Kotex Overnight Pad Sample

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Spam Jam Waikiki 2009: April 25

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:39:00 +0000

Photo Credit: dok1

The Waikiki Spam Jam celebrates our love affairs with....well, you've guessed it right... SPAM!!

Enjoy unique Spam foods by various famous restaurants and music performances by various local artists.

The admission to the event is FREE.

The festival runs from 4PM to 10PM.

Waikiki Spam Jam Parking Special Rates

* Royal Hawaiian Center
- Four Hours free with any restaurant validation

* Waikiki Trade Center & Waikiki Galleria Tower
- $6.00 flat rate between 4:00pm and 10:00pm

* Waikiki Beach Walk, King Kalakaua Plaza,
* Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, Outrigger Reef,
* The Wyland Waikiki, OHANA Waikiki East,
* OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber and OHANA Waikiki Malia
- $3.00 for up to four hours

For more information and interesting Spam recipes, visit the official website.

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Grow Hawaiian Festival @ Bishop Museum: April 25

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:18:00 +0000

Tapa Made in Fiji
Photo Credit: Backpackphotography

The 2nd Annual Grow Hawaiian Festival will take place on the Great Lawn at Bishop Museum on Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The event celebrates conservation, sustainability, culture, and endemic and Polynesian-introduced plants. Learn how to weave, make Kapa (a fabric similar to Tapa - see picture above). Enjoy Hawaiian music and traditional Hula performances.

Admission is FREE for Kama'aina (Hawaii Residents) & Military
* Must present an ID.

For more information and a complete schedule of the event, visit the official website.

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34th Annual Spring Products Show @ Neal Blaisdell Center: April 24-26

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:56:00 +0000

From Today (April 24) to Sunday (April 26), 34th Spring Products Show will be held @ Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

There will be hundreds of local & mainland exhibitors showcasing their new products. Scheduled events include Surviving the Storm tutorials such as "The Power of Saving," "Understanding FICO score," "Reducing Debt," etc.

Hours:

April 24 (Friday) : 5PM - 10PM

April 25 (Saturday): 10AM - 9PM

April 26 (Sunday) : 10AM - 5PM

Admission Fees:

$3.00 (General)
Free (12 years & under)

* $1.00 Off coupons are available @ Times Supermarket (Customer Service Desk)

For more information, visit the official site.

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ReUSE a Shoe (Free Jamba Juice) @ Niketown: April 26

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Lachlan Hardy

On April 26, from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, drop off your old shoes @ Niketown & enjoy free Jamba Juice.

Any brands (not just Nike brand) athletic shoes are accepted. The old shoes will be used to make materials for sports and play fields.

Cannot find a parking in Waikiki? Use a drive-thru drop-off on Kalaimoku Street (Turn Left from Kalakaua Avenue).

Call 983-5804 for more information.

- There will be also drop-off sites on neighbor islands -

* Kaua'i (Kaua'i Fire Station, Mo'ikeha Bldg., or the Kaua'i Resource Center (from April 1-25) & Vidinha Stadium during the County Track Meet (April 25 & 26).
Call 241-4841 for more information.

* Maui & Hawai'i (Contact any of your County Fire Stations for shoe collection info).

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Cutting My Own Hair or Not - WFMW

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:30:00 +0000

It's been a year since I started cutting (not trimming, but actually cutting!) my own hair. To my surprise and amusement, it seems to be working for me.

Before I took such a drastic action, I was spending over $100 on my regular visit to my favorite hairstylist. As much as I felt that her fabulous work was worth more than $100, I just thought that $100 expense did not go well with our newly structured budget. Besides, I've been cutting my hubby's hair for almost a decade (ever before we started going out & I made him cry on my first attempt...). I figured if it works for him, why not for me?

When I first cut my own hair a year ago, everyone thought I finally went lolo ("crazy" in Hawaiian). Well, I admit my first attempt was not so pretty - I looked like wearing a helmet. But then, I discovered my secret weapon - hair clips & thinning scissors! Thanks to them, I think my hair now looks decent.

My problem is that I have a lot of hair - my hairstylist sometimes sighed over just the sheer amount of my hair. So in order to avoid looking like wearing a helmet, I need to thin my hair out (that doesn't sound somehow right...).

First, I divide my hair into 6 ~ 8 sections using hair clips. Then, I just start cutting (rather randomly) with thinning scissors each section little by little. I sometimes use a styling razor to shorten my hair to a desired length before thinning (see below).

To trim my bangs, I cut vertically (never horizontally) with a pair of regular scissors. Check out this great tutorial on How to Cut Your Own Bangs @ YouTube.

I don't think my method works for everyone. But there are a lot of great resources that provide tutorials and tips for cutting one's own hair.

* How to Cut Your Own Hair @ How to Do Things.com

* How to Cut Your Own Hair/Tips @ YouTube

* How to Cut Your Own Hair (Or Anyone Else's!): 15 haircuts with variations

: MY FAVORITE HAIR CUTTING TOOLS:

Don't feel like cutting your own hair, but still want to save some serious money on your hair maintenance? How about getting haircut & other pampering services at beauty schools. Here are some of beauty schools in Hawaii that provide a wide range of hair styling & other cosmetology-related services.

* Hawaii Institute of Hair Design, Honolulu Downtown. Call 808-533-4326 for more information. They relocated recently, so also ask for a new address. Read a review @ Aloha Update

* Honolulu Community College, Honolulu (Near Costco). Call 808-845-9132 for more information.

I have never tried getting services at beauty schools. If you've ever done it, I really want to hear about your experiences.

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Menu Plan Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:03:00 +0000

Sun: Home-made Pizza

Mon: Teriyaki Chicken & Mizuna Salad

Tue: Fried Curry Rice & Salad

Wed: Peppercorn Pork & Spinach Saute

Thu: Chicken Salad wrapped in Tortilla

Fri: Kimchi Soup

Sat: Pasta (maybe spinach)

Visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for great menu ideas!

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Coco's 10 Fav Blog Posts

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:20:00 +0000

Photo Credit: Robert S. Donovan

1. This Linen Heart Sachet is soooo Lovely @ Junie Moon

2. Easy and wonderful tips on living green (& save money) @ Personal Finance Playbook

3. Does spending money improve quality of life?@The Simple Dollar - I've been asking myself the same question lately.

4. This Jamaican Veggie Patties @ 101 Cook Books looks so yummy.

5. I knew that a blog can get you fired, but hired? @ Daily Blog Tips

6. How to find new friends in a new city @ Zen Habits - Many great advices from readers.

7. Such a beautiful and great list of the 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home @ EcoSalon

8. A great idea & tutorial for embroidering covered buttons @ craftstylish.

9. I am definitely trying this "Green Lasagna" @ Feels Like Home

10. This handmade book cover rubber stamps @ Fine Craft Guild is so adorable.

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Iolani School Fair: April 17 & 18

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:42:00 +0000

The Ioalni Fair takes place on this coming Friday & Saturday (April 17 & 18) from Noon to 10:30 PM.

There will be
* A lot of food booths
- Malasadas!! (Pre-order Malasadas to be picked up on Friday (April 17) from 11:30 ~ 12:30PM)
- This year's special, a Cuban sandwich);

* Cooking Demos (by chefs from famous local restaurants, such as Alan Wong's & Tango)

* Games & Crafts;

* Movies (Iron Man (Friday) & Kung Hu Panda (Saturday);

* Live music entertainments; &

* Silent auction.

The admission to the event is FREE.

Parking @ the Iolani School is not available. Street parking or parking @ Kaimuki High School ($3.00) & Free Shuttle.

For more info, visit the event's official website.

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The Salvation Army - 50% Off Sale: April 17

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: zieak

This coming Friday (April 17, 2009), Salvation Army is having everything 50% off sale (some restriction may apply).

Save big on Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Furniture, Appliances, Household Goods, Books, Collectibles & more.

:Participating Stores:

Honolulu Store (322 Summer St.) - 522-8460

Kailua Store (638 Kailua Rd.) - 261-1756

Waipahu Store (94-925 Waipahu St.) - 671-0102

Wahiawa Store (435 Kilani Ave.) - 621-7083

You can also donate clothing, furniture and household items at the stores (normally a donation site is located at the back of a store).

Find out more about Salvation Army in Hawaii.

Find your neighborhood Salvation Army stores in the US.

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Converting to Roth IRA - WFMW

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:20:00 +0000

We are being hit by a hefty tax bill this year.

One of the biggest reasons is that we EARNED SO MUCH MONEY last year. Nah, just kidding, only in my dream...

The true reason is that we converted all of our traditional IRA accounts into Roth IRA.

We started contributing into traditional IRA accounts several years ago & were feeling pretty good about it. That is until... last year. As the recession's gone deeper & deeper, our account shrank & shrank.

After some denial, anger, bargaining, depression, & acceptance, we decided to take advantage of this disastrous situation. Thus, converting our traditional IRA accounts into Roth IRA accounts.

Why we decided to do this?

Unlike traditional IRA, our money in Roth IRA grows tax-free (we are not taxed on withdrawals (including earnings) from Roth IRA as long as you wait until 59.5 & have had the account for at least five years). Plus, there is no minimum distribution requirement @ the age of 70.5.

We are optimistic that the economy will recover by the time we turn 60. We also do not expect our income tax bracket to decline after we retire (we are pretty much at the bottom right now... & I do plan to get back into workforce in a near future.). So we thought, tax-free withdrawals sound pretty good!!

The downside is that we cannot deduct our Roth IRA contributions. Converting does not come cheap, either. When we convert Traditional IRA into Roth IRA, the conversion is considered as a (penalty-free) withdrawal from Traditional IRA, and would be taxed on the withdrawal.

The good thing (& the main reason why we decided to convert right now) is that taxes are based on the value of our IRA on the day we make the conversion. This means we would be taxed on our pathetically shrank IRA, instead of our initial contributions.

We thought it would work for us, but what works for us may not work for you. We researched and planned hard before taking this action - thankfully, I am a bit of tax code freak (how nerdy is that?).

Some things to consider before converting to a Roth IRA include;

Your tax bracket after retirement - if your tax bracket would considerably decline, losing an opportunity now to defer tax would not make sense at all.

Here is a great calculation site to figure out how much you would save by converting.

Can you afford to pay extra taxes on the IRA withdrawal now?

Would the IRA withdrawals (which would be included into Gross Income) hoist you into a higher tax bracket or disqualify you for some important tax credits?

* Be sure to pay estimated tax on the withdrawals at the time you convert in order to avoid penalty for underpayment of estimated tax.

A recommended reference article (includes case studies) - "To Convert or Not to Convert, That is the Question" by Robert S. Keebler & Stephen J. Bigge.

I am no financial expert & it is always a good idea to consult your financial advisor before making any big financial decisions.
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Coco's 10 Fav Freebies

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Photo Credit: AGoK

1. Gillette Body Wash & Shampoo Sample

2. Achieving your Highest Priorities by Stephen Covey - Audio Book Download

3. Diabetes-Friendly Recipe Booklet

4. Keep Walking DVD & Pedometer

5. CFL Light Bulb @ Home Depot on 4/19

6. One year subscription to Latina

7. One year subscription to Metropolitan Home

8. NatureMade Triple Flex Sample

9. A Shower Caddy (from Scrubbing Bubbles)

10. A Free Gift from Disney Store, when Bring in 3 Plastic Bottles on 4/22/09

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Deals @ Safeway - Oahu, Hawaii: April 15-21

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:08:00 +0000

Photo Credit: gochie*

Here are several items on sale @ Safeway that caught my attention. Please refer to an ad for a complete list of sale items.

GROCERY

Aloha Shoyu, 64-oz.
$3.99

Rice or Pasta Roni
$.99
- $1.00/3 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $.66 each wyb 3

Safeway/Manor House Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs, 4-lb.
$7.96

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LIVING WELL. FEELING GREAT. PROMOTION, Through 5/5/09

* * * Get a $10 off Coupon (for next purchase @ Safeway) for every $30 you spend on participating products in a single shopping trip * * *

- Over 3000 participating items -
Look for "Living Well. Feeling Great" Tags & Pick Up an in-store ad for more info)

Eating Right Lunchmeat
$2.49

Skippy Peanut Butter or Mott's Apple Suace Cups
$3.00
- $.40 Coupon (3/31 & 4/5 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/28)
- $.40 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.60

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding Snacks
$3.50
- $.60 Printable Coupon
$2.90

Eating Right Baby Peeled Carrots, 1-lb.
$1.25

Mission Tortilla Soft Taco or Herdez Salsa
$3.00
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Mission Products)
Frugal Price: $2.00

Healthy Choice Meals
$12.45/5 (Must Buy 5)
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon - use two if possible.
Frugal Price: $2.09 each if you can use two coupons (likely to be rejected, though)

Newman's Own Thin and Crispy Pizza
$5.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.49

All Detergent
$5.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Free Clear)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.49

Greenworks Natural Cleaners
$3.50
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.00

Softsoap Bodywash
$3.99
- $.75 Coupon (3/29 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/18)
Frugal Price: $3.24

Viva Paper Towels, 6-roll
$7.49
- $.40 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $7.09

Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 12-roll
$7.49
- $.50 Coupon (3/15 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/26)
Frugal Price: $6.99

Kotex Tampons, Pads or Lightdays, 28 ~ 135-ct.
$5.99
- $2.00/2 Printable Coupon (Pads)
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon (Lightdays)
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon (Tampons)
- $1.00 Coupon (4/5 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/30) (Pads)
- $.75 Coupon (4/5 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/30) (Any)
Frugal Price: $4.99 ~ $5.24

Tylenol, 25 ~ 100-ct.
$9.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Cold)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Any)
Frugal Price: $7.99 ~ $8.99

Dry Idea or Right Guard Deodorant
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Dry Idea) - Use two, if possible.
- $1.00/2 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/31)
Frugal Price: various

Crest Toothpaste, 4.2 ~ 8.0-oz.
$3.49
- $1.50 e-coupon (upload it on your safeway club card)
Frugal Price: $1.99

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You can also upload P&G eSAVER Coupons on your Safeway Card.
This month's P&G eSAVER Coupons;

$2.00 Off Any Always Infinity Pads
$0.25 Off Any Charmin Products
$1.50 Off Crest Premium Toothpaste (4.2 oz. or larger)
$1.00 Off Any Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit
$1.00 Off Any Febreze Fabric Refresher
$1.00 Off Any Febreze Air Effects
$1.00 Off Any Natural Instincts
$0.25 Off Any Puff
$0.50 Off Any Swiffer Refill
$2.00 Off Any Venus Razor
$1.50 Off Any DayQuil or NyQuil

Found any other good deals? Please leave comments. I would so love to hear from you.

Oh, & don't forget your reusable grocery bags. Safeway gives you $.03 bag credit for your effort to save the planet :)

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Deals @ Times Supermarket - Oahu, Hawaii: April 15-21

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:26:00 +0000

Kona's Coffee Beans

Photo Credit: mikefats

Here are several items on sale that caught my attention this week @ Times Supermarket. For a complete list of sales & specials, please refer to an ad.

GROCERY

Royal Kona 10% Coffee Blends, 8-oz.
$3.49

Royal Kona 100% Coffee, 7-oz.
$7.99

50th State Frying Chicken
$1.59/lb.

Large Navel Oranges
$.49/lb.

Pictsweet Frozen Vegetables, 14 ~ 16-oz.
$5.00/5

Coffeemate Non Dairy Creamer, 10.2 ~ 15-oz.
$3.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Any)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (15-oz. or larger)
Frugal Price: $2.49 ~ 2.99

McIlhenny Tabasco Sauce, 2-oz.
$3.00/2
- $.50 Printable Coupon

Yoplait Yogurt, 6-oz.
$7.00/10
- $1.00/8 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $.60 each wyb 10

Family Coconut Milk
$5.00/5

Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 8-oz.
$3.00/4

Head Cabbage, Island Fresh
$.69/lb.

Romaine Lettuce
$.99/lb.

HOUSEHOLD

Shout Stain Remover, 30-oz.
$2.99
- $1.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.45

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Found any other good deals? Please leave comments. I would so love to hear from you.

Oh, & don't forget your reusable grocery bags. Times Supermarket gives you $.05 bag credit for your effort to save the planet :)

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Night Market @ Aloha Tower: April 15

noreply@blogger.com (Coco) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Tomorrow night (April 15) from 5:00 to 10:00PM is the Night Market @ Aloha Tower Marketplace.

The Night Market is the monthly event (the 3rd Wednesday) that features Hawaii's sustainable lifestyle.

Tomorrow's event focuses on the Earth and features a local non-profit organization, Kanu Hawaii. Enjoy local foods, a fashion show, art exhibitions, & swap shop (bring your old cloths to swap (or donate). There also will be special performance by “Kings of Spade” & DJ Monkey.

The admission to the event is FREE. A validated parking is also available.

For more information, refer to Aloha Tower Marketplace's event calender

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