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Enter to Win a Step2 Kiddie Pol!

Jennifer Billy — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:40 +0000

Enter to win a Step2 Play & Shade Pool for some Summertime fun. Enjoy watching your little one splash away the summer heat in this adorable pool. Includes 3 funnel cups and a fun spinning water wheel that attaches easily to the umbrella post for added play, and a 40″ umbrella for extra protection from the sun. Don’t wait – enter now! Registration ends May 29th!

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CVS- Deals for the Week of 5/13 – 5/19

Jennifer Billy — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:06:54 +0000

If new to Couponing you can go HERE to get started.
Learn about how to Get Started with CVS.

~ Ultra Gain dish liquid 9 oz $1
$0.50/1 Gain dishwashing liquid ets (P&G 5/13)
$0.50 after coupon

~ Pepperidge Farm Goldfish 4 oz, Keebler Club crackers 5.25 oz, Cheez-It 4.5 oz, Nabisco cookies or crackers 3.8-8 oz 3/$4 Get $1 ECB wyb (3) Limit 1
$1/3 Keebler Products, 3oz+, Any flavor, Mix or Match IP : HERE
3/$2 or $0.66 each after coupon/ecb

~ Crest Pro-Health Clinical Gum Protection, Plaque Control toothpaste 4 oz, Multi-Protection or Clinical rinse 8-8.4 oz $3.39 Get $2 ECB Limit 2
$1.50 Crest Clinical toothpaste (home mailer)
$0.25/1 Crest Toothpaste, (P&G 04/29/12)
$0.25/1 Crest Rinse, (P&G 04/29/12)
Free + $0.11 MM with home mailer or $1.14 after coupon/ecb

~ Dial or Tone bar soap 2-3pk. $1.88 Get $1 ECB Limit 1
$0.88 after ECB *Counts toward Beauty Club*

~ Softsoap body wash 15-18 oz, bar soap 4pk. or liquid hand soap 8-8.5 oz 2/$7 Get $4 ECB wyb (2) Limit 1
$0.75/1 Softsoap Bodywash or Bar Soap, (SS 04/15/12) *exp. 5/13/12
2/$1.50 or $0.75 each after coupons/ecb *Counts toward Beauty Club*

~ Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner 12.6 oz or styler 5.7-11.5 oz. 2/$6.97 Get $1 ECB wyb (2) Limit 4 – May monthly deal *now printing more than $1 ECB per transaction*
Pantene BOGO Free product ets up to $4.99 (P&G 4/29)
$3/2 Pantene products ets (P&G 5/13)
Scenario:
Buy 4 Pantene $13.94
Use: 2 x BOGO & a $3/2 ($9.97)
Pay $3.97, Get $2 ECB
4/ $1.97 or $0.49 each after coupons/ecb *Counts toward Beauty Club & P&G Rebate*

Scenario:
Buy 8 Pantene = $27.88
Use: 4 x BOGO & 2 x $3/2 ($19.94)
Pay $7.94, Get $4 ECB
8/$3.94 or $0.49 each after coupon/ecb

Good Deals

~ Gillette Venus Pro Skin, Embrace, Breezer or Venus/Olay razor 1ct. $8.99 Get $4 ECB Limit 1
$2/1 Venus razor or refill excludes disposables and trial (P&G 5/13)
$2.99 after coupon/ecb

~ Get $10 ECB when you spend $20 on these Finish, Air Wick or Lysol products: Limit 1
$0.75/1 Finish Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs, (SS 04/22/12) * Limit 2 per trans
Finish Jet-Dry rinse 8.45 oz, Powerball or Gelpacs 10-20ct. 2/$7
Scenario: *this will have to be split up into 3 transactions per the wording on the coupon*
Buy 6 x Finish Powerball or Gelpacs $21
Use 6 x $0.75/1 coupon ($4.50)
Pay $16.50, Get $10 ECB
6/$6.50 or $1.08 each after coupons/ecb

CVS coupon
Manufactures coupon

Thanks WeUseCoupons for the matchups!

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Walgreens- Deals of the Week for 5/13 – 5/19

Jennifer Billy — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:58:25 +0000

If new to Couponing you can go HERE to get started.
Learn about how to Get Started with Walgreens.

Thanks to Saving Said Simply for sharing the top deals at Walgreens this week!

Starbucks Refreshers 12 oz., $0.99
Receive a $0.99 RR
Use FREE Refreshers (Pepsi Moments 4/29/12, expires 5/19/12)
$0.99 MONEYMAKER after RR

NatuRelief 30 ct. or Midnite for Menopause 28 ct. $5.99
Receive a $4.99 RR
Use $1 off NatuRelief (SS 11/6/11, 1/15/12, or 3/11/12)
Use $1 off Midnite (SS 11/6/11, 1/15/12, 3/11/12, or 5/13/12)
FREE after coupon and RR

TRUE Result Blood Glucose Monitor $12.99
Use $12.99 mail in rebate on package
FREE after MIR

Chobani Greek Yogurt, 6 oz. $0.99 (Walgreens in-ad coupon) Limit 3
Use $0.30 off Chobani yogurt printable
$0.69 each after coupon

Pepsi 2L 4/$5
Use $0.55 Pepsi Next (Pepsi Moments 4/29/12, expires 5/19/12)
$0.70 each after coupons wyb 4

Softsoap Body Wash 18 oz. 2/$6
Receive a $3 in RR
Use $0.75 off 1 Softsoap Body Wash (SS 4/15/12, expires 5/13/12)
$0.75 each after coupon and RR

Kraft Mac n’ Cheese 2/$1.79 (Walgreens in-ad coupon) Limit 4
$0.90 each after coupon

U by Kotex Sleek Tampons 18 ct. $3.99
Receive a $3 RR
$0.99 each after RR

Make sure to check out the complete list of deals. Also, check out this weeks Walgreen’s scenario at Money Saving Honey.

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Rite Aid- Deals for the Week of 5/13 – 5/19

Jennifer Billy — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:44:57 +0000

Thanks to Koupon Krazed for the top deals at Rite Aid this week-

Visine Eye Drops 15 ml and larger prices start at $5.29
Receive a $3 +UP Reward
Use $2/1 Visine-A or w/ Hydroblend 04/15/12 SS Insert (exp 07/31/12)
Use $2/1 Visine-A or Visine w/Hydroblend Moisturizers 03/11/12 RP Insert (exp 06/30/12)
Use $1/1 Visine Product, exp. 6/30/12 (RP 03/11/12)Use $1/1 Visine Product, 1/2 oz+ 03/11/12 RP Insert (exp 06/30/12)
Use $1/1 Visine (1/2 oz+) 04/15/12 SS Insert (exp 07/31/12)
Use $1/1 Visine Product , excludes trial sizes
AND USE $1/1 Visine Product (RA Video Values, May)
As low as FREE + Moneymaker after stacked coupons and +UP Rewards

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 8.5 oz or Bar Soap 4 pack $2.99
Receive a $2 +Up Reward
Use $0.75/1 Softsoap Bodywash or Bar Soap, 04/15/2012 SS Insert (exp. 5/13/2012)
$0.24 each after coupon and +Up Reward

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers 2/$7
Receive a $2 +UP Reward wyb 2
Use B1G1 Pantene, up to $4.99 04/29/12 P&G Inserts (exp 05/31/12)
Use $3/2 Pantene 05/13/12 P&G Insert (exp 06/30/12)
$10 MIR WYB $50 Venus, Clairol, Olay, Secret, CoverGirl, Herbal Essences, Aussie, Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Safeguard, Ivory, Crest 3D White, Always, and/or Tampax, 04/29/12 P&G Insert (exp 06/15/12) Rebate form here.
As low as $0.75 each after coupon and +UP Reward

Zantac 24 to 30 ct $7.99
Receive a $2 +UP Reward
Use $5/1 Zantac (24 ct+) 04/01/12 SS Insert (exp 06/30/12)
Use $5/1 Zantac, 24 ct+ 05/13/12 SS Insert (exp 07/01/12)
Use $1/1 Zantac, 24 ct+ 05/13/12 SS Insert (exp 07/01/12)
Use $2.50/1 Zantac, p. 58 All You, Feb 2012 (exp 11/30/12)
Use $2/1 Zantac Product 02/12/12 SS Insert (exp 05/31/12)
Use $5/1 Zantac Product , 24 ct+
Use $4/1 Zantac Product (watch video)
Use $3/1 Zantac Product, 24 ct+
As low as $0.99 each after coupon and +UP Reward

Make sure to check out the complete list of deals.

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KlutchClub- Health & Wellness Delivered Right to Your Door!

Jennifer Billy — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:38:20 +0000

I received the coolest box in the mail last week, a KlutchClub box filled with tons of health & wellness products! KlutchClub is a subscription company that delivers health, wellness, and fitness products right to your door.

Here is what was in my “Spring Clean Your Body“ KlutchClub box (valued over $70)-

A detoxifying Yoga workout from MTV Power Yoga star, Kristin McGee
A brand new energizing drink product to kick-start your workout
Post workout coconut water hydration to replenish electrolytes
Soothing teas with plant based anti-oxidants to improve your skin
A cleansing organic deep-pore facial wash
Organic omega 3, flax and fish oil supplements in new flavors
Satisfying healthy snacks and nutritious treats
A gift from an organic yoga clothing company

What a fun way to try new products and discover items you may never have known about. If you are into health and wellness and looking after your body then I would suggest checking KlutchClub out.

Here is how KlutchClub works-

Sign up and choose a membership. Memberships range from $16-$18, which includes the shipping.
Receive your KlutchClub box delivered right to your door. You’ll get healthy food and drinks, workouts and apparel, skincare products, supplements, and more! Each box is valued over $50!
Gain access to member only promotions and provide feedback.

In addition, KLUTCHclub is partnering with Bright Pink and donating 10% of May revenue to a great organization that helps early detection, prevention and awareness of breast and ovarian cancer. Anyone who uses the code BrightPink gets 10% off their purchase AND donates 10% to this great charity. Now that is a win win! Hurry and check out May’s box and sign up to be included in this months promotion!

Disclosure- I received the above products for free in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts and opinions are 100% mine and honest.

Weekly Restaurant Coupons Round Up- 5/12

Jennifer Billy — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:38:23 +0000

Going out to eat this weekend? Make sure to take these restaurant coupons so you can dine out for less-

Mother’s Day Offers:

Caribou Coffee Offer: B1G1 Free Coffee, valid 05/13/12

Denny’s coupon: Send Mom an eCard and she’ll get a coupon for a FREE Skillet Cookie a la Mode with your entree, valid 05/13/12

Firehouse Subs coupon: FREE Sub for Mom wyb a sub, medium drink & chips on Mother’s Day, valid 05/13/12 only

Hooters Offer: Mom’s Eat Free – 10 FREE Boneless Wings, valid 05/13/12

KFC Offer: FREE Cake with purchase of 10 piece KFC Meal or larger, no coupon necessary while supplies last

IKEA Offer: FREE breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, and potatoes and a cup of coffee, valid 05/13/12

Penn Station coupon: Free 6″ Sub with the purchase of any Sub, valid 05/13/12

Olive Garden Offer: free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two adult entrées, valid 05/13/12

Ruby Tuesday Offer: Voucher for a FREE Ruby Tuesday Simply Fresh cookbook for Mom, valid 05/13/12

Shoney’s Offer: FREE Hot Fudge Cake for Mom with purchase of regular price entree or buffet, valid 05/13/12 only

Coupons by Expiration Date:

Starbucks Offer: Half-Prices Frappuccino’s from 3-5pm, valid 05/04-05/13

Buca di Beppo coupon: Nurses get a FREE Individual Portion of Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo or Baked Ziti with ID, valid 05/06-05/11

Buca di Beppo coupon: Teachers get a FREE Individual Portion of Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo or Baked Ziti with ID, valid 05/06-05/11

Cinnabon Offer: Nurses get a FREE Classic Cinnabon with ID, valid 05/06-05/11

Buca di Beppo coupon: $10 off any purchase of $20 or more, expires 05/12/12

Regal Cinema coupon: $2 off Nachos mobile coupon on Facebook, expires 05/13/12

Boston Market coupon: $1 off $10 purchase, expires 05/13/12

Taco John’s coupon: Buy 1 Salad, Get a second salad 1/2 price, expires 05/13/12

Boston Market coupon: $1 off any individual meal, whole boston carver sandwich, combo or salad, expires 05/15/12

Boston Market coupon: $5 off any Family Meal for 5 or 6, expires 05/15/12

Cinemark coupon: FREE Small Popcorn with purchase of a Large Fountain or Frozen Drink on Facebook, expires 05/16/12

Hadrees coupon: $1 off any size Southwest Patty Melt Combo, expires 05/20/12

Boston Market coupon: FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an individual meal & drink , expires 05/22/12

Olive Garden coupon: FREE Appetizer or Dessert with the purchase of 2 dinner entrees, expires 05/27/12

Genghis Grill coupon: FREE Appetizer for Facebook fans, expires 05/30/12

Honey Baked Ham coupon: $5 off a Honey Baked Ham Catering Purchase of $50 or more on Facebook, expires 05/31/12

Panda Express coupon: FREE Entree Item wyb 2-Entree Plate & Drink, expires 05/31/12

Quiznos coupon: B1G1 Free Sub when you Purchase a regular Drink on Facebook, expires 05/31/12

Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen coupon: FREE Garlic Roll with any $3 purchase on Facebook, expires 05/31/12

Jack’s coupon: B1G1 FREE Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (& more coupons), expires 06/03/12

Jack’s coupon: B1G1 FREE Big Jack Combo (& more coupons), expires 06/03/12

Carvel coupon: $1 off Girl Scout Cookie Sundae Dasher (plus more coupons when you click on each product), expires 06/30/12

Planet Hollywood coupon: $10 off $20 Food + Beverage purchase, expires 06/30/12

TGI Friday’s coupon: $5 off the tables food purchase of $15 or more, expires 06/30/12

Rubios coupon: $1 off an Original Fish Taco Two Taco Plate on Facebook, expires 07/01/12

Hardee’s coupon: FREE Hash rounds with the purchase of 2 Breakfast Wraps, expires 07/10/12

Hardee’s coupon: FREE Small Beverage with the purchase of Bacon Cheddar Fries, expires 07/10/12

Carl’s Jr. coupon: $1 off any size combo for any Hand-breaded Chicken Tender Sandwich, expires 07/12/12

Thanks to Dana @ TheCouponChallange!

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Two FREE Gifts with a Subsciption to All You Magazine!

Jennifer Billy — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:23:57 +0000

Subscribe to a 1-year subscription of ALL YOU magazine and not only save 44% off the cover price, but all receive TWO FREE gifts-

Coupon Organizer- Store and organize coupons so you never miss a bargain!
101 Money-Saving Tips- Exclusive tips from the editors of ALL YOU

Subscription to ALL YOU for just $19.95 for and an entire year of valuable money-saving coupons, tips to stretch their dollar even further, easy-to-make recipes and affordable beauty advice. This deal will not last long so make sure to ORDER NOW!

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Weekly Retail Coupons Round Up- 5/11

Jennifer Billy — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:02:46 +0000

Thanks Your Retail Helper for putting together this great list of Retail Coupons & sharing with us!

Your Retail Helper’s Top Five

Bath & Body Works - Free New Fine Fragrance Mist with $10 purchase Exp 5/17
The Body Shop - $10 off $20 Exp 5/13
Family Christian - 30% off regular priced purchase Exp 5/13
Gymboree - 30% off purchase Exp 5/13
Old Navy – “Reveal-A-Deal” Facebook Exclusive $15 off $75 Exp 5/15

Full List

Barnes & Noble - 15% off one item Exp 6/30
Bath & Body Works - Free New Fine Fragrance Mist with $10 purchase Exp 5/17
The Body Shop - $10 off $20 Exp 5/13
Build-a-Bear - 10% off Birthday Party of $200+ Exp 5/31
Carter’s – Facebook Exclusive 20% off $40+ purchase Exp 5/16
Family Christian - 30% off regular priced purchase Exp 5/13
Famous Footwear - 20% off purchase Exp 5/13
Fashion Bug – iTunes/Smart Phone App Exclusive $15 off $40
Fashion Bug – Facebook Exclusive - Flutterbuy Coupon Game
Goody’s - 20% – 25% off Exp 5/28
Gymboree - 30% off purchase Exp 5/13
Hallmark Gold Crown Store - $5 off $10 purchase Exp 5/13
Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/12
Kirkland - $25 off $75 Exp 5/14
Lord & Taylor - 20% off purchase Exp 5/13
Michael’s - 40% off regular price item Exp 5/14
Old Navy – “Reveal-A-Deal” Facebook Exclusive $15 off $75 Exp 5/15
Party City - 20% off $65+ sports item purchase Exp 5/13
Sears – Facebook Exclusive $150 off $1,000 Valid 5/11 – 5/12
Tanger - Get Coupons for your Tanger Outlet Mall
Target - Various Coupons
Ulta - $3.50 off $10 Exp 5/13
Walgreens – Various Coupons in the May Coupon Book (found in-store)
Yankee Candle - Buy 2 Large Jar Candles Get 1 Free Exp 5/13

Sign Up & Save

Bath & Body Works - Sign up for email newsletter & get Free Signature Collection Travel Size Item
Bed Bath & Beyond - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
Burlington / Baby Depot - Sign up for email newsletter and get 20% off coupon
Carter’s - Sign up for Carter’s Celebration Station and get a $10 off $50 coupon
The Container Store - Organized Teacher’s Program 15% off each purchase
Express – Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase
Fashion Bug – Sign up for their Email Newsletter and get 15% off your next purchase
Footlocker – Join their VIP Club and get a $10 off $50 coupon
Gap Outlet - 15% off first purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
Goody’s - 25% off single purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
Gymboree - 20% off purchase when you sign up for their email newsletter
Kohl’s - $5 off any purchase
Naturalizer - $10 off any purchase
New York & Co - Get Offers for signing up for their Email Newsletter
Payless Shoe Source - 15% off next purchase for signing up for their Email Newsletter
Shoe Carnival - $5 off when you sign up for their Email Newsletter
Things Remembered - $5 off purchase when you sign up for their Email Newsletter

Make sure to check for any new retail coupons that may have been added to the list.

Save on Welch’s Sparkling Juice Cocktail

Jennifer Billy — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:30:58 +0000

Print a coupon for $1.00 off any Welch’s Sparkling Juice Cocktail.

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Five Grocery Secrets that Save You Money

Jennifer Billy — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:55:35 +0000

When money is tight, one of the easiest places to cut a chunk out of your monthly expenses is to shop smarter at the grocery store. And we’re not talking about switching to a diet of only rice and beans, or packaged blocks of noodle soup. You can actually get great food for a lower price by using some of these five grocery store secrets.

1. Buy Generic Items

If you’re purchasing name-brand items, you’re probably paying a premium just to get a different packaging. The food inside the box, bag, or can is not noticeably different from the item marketed under the store brand. If you’re suspicious, pick up the leading brand and the generic and give the ingredients a quick scan. Comparing the ingredients will show exactly what you’re paying for with the pricier brand versus the generic. Plus, once you get used to seeing the different packages in your kitchen, you’ll never want to go back to paying extra for the name brands.

2. Plan Your List

Impulse buys make up a large portion of your grocery bill, and planning out your list before you head to the store is the best way to keep impulse purchases to a minimum. It also encourages you to pick the meals you will cook for the week ahead of time, which decreases the chance that you’ll have to go to the store again mid-week for a missed ingredient. To give yourself some wiggle room for in-store deals or things you forgot to put on the list, set a specific dollar amount you can spend on non-list purchases each week.

3. Use Coupons

Manufacturers and individual stores release tons of coupons for products that you may be buying anyway. Look at the store circular, Sunday newspaper, and printable coupon websites to find free coupons you may want to use. When you take the coupons to the store, make sure you’re actually getting a deal by comparing the after-coupon price to similar products. Also ask yourself whether the product is something you’d ordinarily buy anyway, rather than purchasing something you don’t need just because you have a coupon for it.

4. Grow Your Own

Growing produce in your own yard is one of the best ways to cut your grocery bill, especially during the summer months. A little garden space can turn into a lot of food, especially if you stick to planting the things that you know your family will eat. Plus, if you use organic methods and seed, you’ll get organic food without paying a premium. If you can’t bring yourself to garden, at least educate yourself about what produce is in season at any given point and stick to buying those items, which are at their best prices of the year.

5. Stock Up on Sale Items

When you know that your household uses a particular shelf-stable product and you see it listed in the grocery store’s sale circular, go ahead and stock up on it so you can get enough for several months at this week’s low price. Most sales ads run in 6-week to 12-week cycles, depending on the store and region, so don’t bother getting more than you can use in three months. Regardless of what you’ve seen in extreme couponing television specials, you don’t actually need a two-year supply of toothpaste.

Being a savvy shopper requires a little bit of attention, but the time and energy you put into your grocery shopping will pay off big in your household budget’s bottom line. The typical family can cut at least 10 percent off the grocery bill by implementing each of these strategies. In the process, you may even find some inexpensive, nutritious foods that your family loves eating!

Authors Bio:
Holly Watson is a stay-at-home mom, former financial adviser, and baking enthusiast. She is currently obsessing over perfecting her ‘Mimosa’ cupcakes. She blogs on behalf of Sears and other prestigious brands she uses.