Recent shopping trips

I just realized I haven't written lately about what I've been buying. I don't have any pictures, but here are some examples.

Yester day I went to Smith's.

Finish-Electrasol Gelpacs
Fresh values price $2.99 (a savings of $3.20)
Used: Finish-Electrasol Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs, any $2.50/1 (5-17-09) SS-4/19
Final price: $0.49 a box

So, I got 5 box of Electrasol for $3.47, a savings of $28.50. That's 92%!

I also stopped by Albertsons.

Hunts Ketchup Perefered savings price $1.00 ($0.99 savings)

Wesson cooking oil Prefered savings price $2.50 ($2.79 savings)

**ConAgra promo: Save $5 on your NEXT shopping order when you spend $20 OR MORE (one $5 voucher per transaction) on participating products.**

5 Hunts Ketchup
6 Wesson Cooking Oil

Total out of pocket $20.60 (a saving of $21.69) and I got a $5 catalina that I rolled into my next transaction.

Yoplait Go Gurts, Yoplait Kids and Trix yogurt.
Prefered savings price $2.50 ($0.99 savings)
Used: Yoplait Go-GURT Yogurt or Go-GURT Fizzix, any flavor .75/2 (Expires: 5-16-09) SS-3/22 and SS-4/19;
Yoplait Go-Gurt, Fizzix, Kids Cup, Kids Yogurt Drink, Yoplait Trix Multipack, any .35/1 (6-13-09) SS-4/19;
1.00/2 printable at this link
**General Mills promo: Save $4 instantly when you spend $10 on participating items.**

I got 20 for $18.40, a savings of 51.90!

I hope this helps some of you to see a little bit of my process. How is everyone else doing? I'd love to hear about it.

Happy shopping!

All info taken from PYP =) http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=62

Albertson's this week

Like I said earlier, I was out of town this week and missed the double coupons (tears =*(, but I hope some of you got to use them. They are a great way to get some extra savings. Although I was out of town for the week, I needed to make a milk run when we got home. So I jumped on PYP to see what this weeks sale was like and if there was anything worth stocking up on while I was there. And of course there was. I made my grocery shopping hating husband come with me and it was so much fun to watch his jaw drop when we went up to pay. I stocked up on

Betty Crocker frosting, cookie and muffin mixes and of course warm delights.
Nabisco Saltines
Hunts Manwich
Crystal Light
Pam cooking spray
Bisquik
Yoplait yogurt
Kraft Bagelfuls

The total after fresh value savings was about $160

The total after mfg coupons was about $100

Then all of the promos kicked in (Kraft $10/$4, Yoplait 10/$2)

This is when my husbands jaw hit the floor . . . my total out of pocket for 101 items was $55.03 and I got two $5 catalina's for the Conagra promo!

My total savings for this trip was $170.69.
I'm hoping to go back tomorrow to pick up a few more things. They were out of re fried beans and only had a few bisquick, warm delights & bagelfuls.

Have I mentioned lately how much I love couponing?

Best Grocery Deals this week . . .

I know this is late and hopefully you all went to the pinching your pennies website and got all of this info for yourselves already. You still have until Tuesday though, so here is Nicole's weekly list.

Best Grocery Deals this week (taken from www.pinchingyourpennies.com)
Scroll to the bottom to see a list of free family activities this weekend...

Albertsons:
$.50 BC frosting, $.15 Fiber One Bars, $.50 Kraft Bagelfuls, $Free Kraft salad dressing
*There are a TON of 5 star conagra deals it goes with a catalina, you spend $25 get a $10 oyno catalina...read here for more.
Some of my favorites of this deal are...Healthy Choice Entrees $.20, Egg Beaters $.20, Rosarita Refried Beans $.27.
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

Additional printables:
1.00/1 Wild Harvest www.wildharvestorganic.com(prints for some, not for others. )
$1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes link
$1/1 Muir Glen product link
.50/2 Pillsbury GrandsLink
.55/1 Betty Crocker FrostingLink

Not sure if these are included in the ConAgra promo:
$1/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dentelink
.75/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dentelink

Catalina offers:
Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Buy Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (Any size)
between 4/3 & 4/26.
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $4 OYNSO

Old El PasoPurchase any Old El Paso Taco Shells, Dinner Kits, Seasoning, Refried Beans or Heat & Serve Side Dishes
Between 4/24 & 5/17
Buy any 3 and save $1.00 on your next Beef or Chicken purchase.
Buy any 6 and save $3.00 on your next Beef or Chicken purchase.

Watch for in-store coupons:
3.00/1 Kashi frozen pizza (Limit 1 coupon per visit)

Look for Corona Beer coupons:
$1/2 Old El Paso products

Look for pamphlet coupons:
Save $1.25 on three Kraft Dessert products (Jell-O pudding pictured)

Look for tearpad coupons:
Save $1 on Cool Whip when you buy 2 participating Kraft products (Jell-O pudding pictured)

Look for Hormel Natural Choice lunch meat .55/1 blinkies

Look for tearpad coupons:
StarKist chunk light tuna pouch $1.50/3

$1/1 Marie Callender’s Pasta Al Dente Blinkies (Not sure if this variety is included in the ConAgra sale.)


Smiths:
$1.67 Milk ($1.49 at Smiths in Lehi--AF price matches there prices), $.79 Capri Sun, $.49 Kellogs Cereal, Free McCormicks Grill Mates, Free Quaker Quakes, $.50 Pillsbury Brownie mixes
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr22_Apr28

Maceys:
$.50 Bar S Franks, $1.49lb Pork Sirloin Chops or roasts, $2.50 Aqarius 24 pack spring water, $Free Vitamin Water
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Food Storage Deals: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119957

Sunflower Market: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119896

Buy Low Market:
$.33lb Bananas, $.33 cucumbers, $.33lb Fuji Apples, $.49 chicken leg quarters, $1.99 lb sirloin tip steak, $1/1 red grapes, $.50lb broccoli, $.33lb oranges,
WED. Only: 5lb/$1 Seeded Watermelon, 5/$1 lemons, 5/$1 cilantro, 5lb/$1 carrots, 5lb/$1cabbage, 5lb./$1 yellow onions,
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1240255963_BYLW0420p14V5F.pdf

Associated Foods: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2


If you are feeling like something FREE to do this weekend, here are a bunch of free Family Activities....( most are in SLC...but it could be worth the drive)


Friday Jumpin Jacks FREE Open Bounce. 12-5 for their Re-Grand Opening, hotdogs, dazzle dogs show, balloons and FREE bouncing! Bring your socks. (7988 South Welby Park dr, 7800 South, go west of Bangerter, left on welby and you'll see it on the right)

Friday FREE Day at Red Butte Garden, 9am-3pm. Free tree to take home when you participate--

Saturday FREE Child Protection Fair, immunizations, there will be electronic child ID kits, bicycle registrations car seat and booster seat information, bike helmets, a visit with McGruff and much much more. he Midvale Boys & Girls Club, 7631 South Chapel Street (415 West) in Midvale 11-2pm
FREE Earth Jam, Earth Celebration Day at Liberty Park, 12-9 Sat and Sunday

Some More ideas:
Thurs 6-10 buy one get one free ladies night at the Quarry, rock climbing in Provo
Kid Time at the covey Center in Provo Sat, 1-2 bring your Utah Kids Club card to get in for 2.00.

Ogden Nature Center, is an awesome place for earth day, Tree house Museum or the Ogden Dino park--buy one get one free with your Utah Kids Club card. (See promos pages for details) Cold Springs Trout farm too--super fun!

As always a huge thanks to Nicole and PYP for the great lists!

Best Grocery Deals this week‏ and more

Nicole has been super busy sending me tips on lots of deals this week.

If anyone is interested, she has some free coupon classes coming up. One in Odgen at the Standard Examiner building, this Thursday at 7pm and one in Pleasant Grove Wednesday April 29th at 7pm. These classes will be very helpful to anyone wanting to learn how to coupon. She taught me everything I know =) Let me know if you are interested in either of these and I will get you more info.

Best Grocery Deals this week‏

Smiths:
$1.79lb London Broil, $1.49-$1.69 Milk (depending on where you live), Free McCormick Grill Mates, Free Quaker Quakes, $.30-$.38 Suave Shampoo and Conditioner
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?s84mi2

Albertsons:
Free Glaceau Vitamin Water, $.25 Kotex lightdays, Free Melitta Coffe Filters, $9.99 32 lb dog food,
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2

Maceys:
$.39lb oranges, $.49lb white onion, $1.67 milk, $.99 cottage cheese, $.99 dozen eggs
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?m84ac2

Associated Foods: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ss2

Harmons: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Food Storage Deals: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119388

Sunflower Market:
$1.25 strawberries, $.33lb oranges, Hawaiian pineapple$2
This weeks ad: http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/41509/hlr_orm.html
Last weeks ad: ends today it is double ad wed.
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/ormsaleflyer.html

Buy Low Market:
$1.50 10lb potatoes, $2.99lb tbone steak, $1.50 strawberries, $1 lb red grapes,
Wed Only: all these are 4lb/$1--oranges, red delicious apples, loose carrots, radishes, green onions, cabbage and jicama.
Check here for more great deals at buy low: http://www.buylowmarketutah.com/cms/managed/specials/1239641190_BYLW0413p14F.pdf

Extras

Buy Low Market in Provo has Strawberries $6.99 a flat. They had at least 50 cases left...and they probably have a bunch in back. I would call before you go. I am not sure if this sale is all week or just today...you could ask when you call.

www.buylowmarket-utah.com

Smiths in American Fork has a ton of Large dozen eggs marked at $.50 a carton. They don't expire until April 28.

Online deals

Arts Cow:

Here is an email I recieved from Arts Cow. You can get 6 free books, you just have to pay for shipping.

Thank you for your supports, so we have acquired the new Xerox iGen4 Production Printer to offer you the best printing quality ever! Get your Free 6 custom hardcover photo books printed with the new iGen4, which is the highest-quality digital press in the printing industry!


What you will expect on your new photo books with iGen4:
-Best high-definition & sharp image quality (no more pixelated image!)
-Vibrant colors & smooth color reproduction
-Uniform color tone across the printed surface
Try and experience the new and powerful iGen4 with ArtsCow.com.
We are 100% guaranteed the new photo books will far exceed your needs and expectations!


Gift Certificate Code : FREE6BKS
Expires on: 04/30/2009


Hints : Redeem the Gift Certificate by login ArtsCow.com, go to "Members Area"-> "Credit & Discount", enter the Gift Certificate and click "Validate". http://www.artscow.com/Member/CreditDiscount.aspx

P.S.: Price of custom photo book will still remain the same after this offer ends, so you only need to pay the same price photo book with Xerox iGen4!

Thanks so much Nicole! I hadn't heard of Arts Cow before and when I signed up they gave me all sort of free things, so you should defiantly all go check them out.

Best Grocery Deals this week

I didn't want to post and take away from the giveaway, but I didn't want you all to miss out on this weeks great deals either. Thanks as always to Nicole and PYP!

Best Grocery Deals this week (from www.pinchingyourpennies.com)

Smiths: $.79lb Cooks ham, $1.49 Kroger Butter, $.59 Meadow Gold half pint whipping cream, $B1G1Free Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic suncare,
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr08_Apr14

Maceys: $1.25 Strawberries, $1.39lb Boneless Country Style Ribs, $1.00 Dannon Dannimals or Light and fit 6 packs, $3.99 2lb block of Medium cheese, $.98 dozen Eggs, $.67 Kraft Salad Dressing
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Apr08_Apr14

Albertsons: (Hot Unilever Promo) $.50 powerade, $.84 Kellogs Cereal + free milk, $2.35 Bertolli frozen dinner, $1.05 Breyers Ice Cream, $.60 Cool Whip, $.60 Marshmallow Creme, $.23 Knorr/Lipton sides, $.30 Lipton Dry Soup Mix, $1.30 Nabisco Graham Crackers, $.83 Skippy Peanut Butter, $.39 Snuggle Fabric Softener, $.25 Vaselline Lotion, $.45 Wishbone Salad Dressing (many more--check out the list this week--MAKE SURE TO NOTICE IT IS A CATALINA)
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Albertsons_Apr08_Apr14

Additional Coupons from Albertsons:

Mail-in rebate offer:Purchase $40 worth of Unilever products and one ham or turkey and receive a ham or turkey rebate up to $20. Details here: www.makinglifebetter.com (For ideas on how to best do this rebate, read at least the first 2 pages of this thread.)

Catalina offers:
Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & CheeseBuy Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (Any size) between 4/3 & 4/26.
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $4 OYNSO

Jell-O refrigerated Snack product
Buy Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin refrigerated Snacks between 4/10 & 5/3.
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more & get $4 OYNSO

Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner Kits or Shells
Purchase between 3/27/09 & 4/19/09
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO

Suave products buy $10 worth of products get $3 OYNSO good between 3/29 - 4/15

Additional printables:

.75/1 Totallink
.50/1 Cheerioslink
$1/2 Lysol disinfecting Wipes, .50/1 Lysol pourable, .50/1 Lysol bowl cleaner, .55/1 Lysol bathroom cleanerlink
.55/1 Country Crock spread 30-45 oz. Calcium Plus Vitaminlink
Save $1 when you buy one
Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Cheese and one Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon (If turkey bacon is included!)link
Mini BabyBel Cheese .55/1link(Click on the red Mini Babybel picture. It will go to a new page. Click on the “get a coupon” button at the bottom)
www.BTFE.comBisquick OR Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 40 oz or larger, .60/1
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix .45/1
Betty Crocker Frosting tub .55/1
Betty Crocker Potatoes, any flavor box or pouch (Except Potato Buds ) .40/1
www.BettyCrocker.com
Bisquick OR Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix 40 oz or larger, .60/1
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix .45/1
Betty Crocker Frosting tub .55/1
Betty Crocker Potatoes, any flavor box or pouch (Except Potato Buds ) .40/1

Watch for these in-store coupons:
Watch for a coupon booklet- Deliciously Homemade desserts. Included in it is coupon for $1.25 off any three participating Kraft Dessert products. Shown are Philadelphia Cream cheese, Jello pudding, Nilla wafers, and Cool Whip. Makes the 8 oz Philadelphia Cream cheese, Cool Whip topping, and the Jell-O all $.19 each when combined with the Kraft/Unilever promo! (Thanks Cougarblue!)


Associated Foods: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Associated_Apr05_Apr11

Harmons: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Reams SLC/ Layton Stores: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Reams_Apr07_Apr13

Sunflower Market:$.77 blackberries, $1.88 Natural boneless skinless chicken breasts,
http://www.sfmarkets.com/saleflyer/ormsaleflyer.html

Buy Low Market: $.33 Celery, $.50 lb Gala Apples, $2.99lb Boneless NY Steak, $1.59lb Chicken Breasts, $1.50 Strawberries, $.89 Medium dozen eggs, $.89 Sour Cream, $.89 Green Grapes, $1 Mushrooms, $.50 mangoes, $.50lb cauliflower

Wed. Produce deals only: oranges 3lb/$1, red onions 3lb/$1, fuji apples 3lb/$1, red potatoes 3lb/$1, jalepenos 3lb/$1, 1lb bag of carrots 3lb/$1.

Friday Meat Deals: $3.99lb Ribeye Steak, $3.99lb white shrimp, $1.19 pork shoulder roast, $.79lb chicken drumsticks
Here is their ad http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1239036067_WBYLW0406P14V5F.pdf

Albertson sale & Smiths case lot

I haven't hit too many sales lately because I spent WAY too much last month. I'm going to try and control myself better this month, but I'm not off to a very good start =)

I started with Smith's case lot sale yesterday and got cases of:

Flour (8 5lb bags $1.60 each)
Peanut Butter (15 jars .87 each)
Mandarin Oranges (24 11oz cans .33 each)&
Tomato Soup (24 cans .40 each)

Re-stocked my supply of Pillsbury breads ,

and got milk and some other odds and ends.

Retail it was $144.74
I spent $74.63
A savings of $70.11

Today I went to Albertsons.

I got:

6 boxes of cereal ( Cheap cereal that came with a $5 catalina)
4 packs of gum (free)
2 bags of cough drops (free)
3 cases of water ($3/6)
6 bags of Starburst Jellybeans (My FAVORITE candy for $1.17)
1 box of 6 microwave popcorns ($1.49)
20 cans of chicken broth (.49 each)
1 doz eggs (free)
sour cream (just a need)
juice (just a need)
and a reusable grocery bag (I've been trying to buy one every trip)

Retail $116.13
I spent $42.03
& saved $74.10



It was a great chance to build up some food storage for cheap. How's everyone else doing? Does anyone have questions or want me to go over something about couponing? I'm also happy to get together with anyone who wants a one-on-one lesson. Just let me know.

Best Deals this week...

As always, thank you to Nicole for this awesome list!

Check out www.pinchingyourpennies.com for more deals.

Albertsons best Deals are:
$.73 canned dole pineapple, mandarin oranges and tropical fruit (see list for additional info and catalina)
$.63 Knorr/Lipton sides
$2.27 Red Baron Pizza
$.50 Glade Spray
Free Post Cereal (r $.24-$.74--make sure to use catalina)

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Albertsons_Apr01_Apr07

**Be sure to see the special Albertsons offer at this link for additional Albertsons coupons!

**Catalina offers: Buy any Post cereal (10oz or larger) and save up to $5 OYNSO. Pictured are Raisin Bran, Fruity Pebbles, Honey-Comb, Shredded Wheat, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, Trail Mix Crunch, Post Selects.
Purchase between 3/27/09 & 4/19/09
Buy 3 and get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 & get $3 OYNSO
Buy 5 or more and get $5 OYNSO

Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Mixed Fruit, 11-15oz (Pineapple not included)
Buy 3 get .75 OYNSO
Offer ends 3/24/09 (This offer has expired, but there are reports that it's still working!)

Additional printables:
.55/1 Land O Lakes spreadable butter link
.55/1 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts link
$1/1 any Loreal product link(You must be registered. Sign in to your account and click on “Special Offers”. You can print six coupons – two at the end of three “Can I Help You” Consultations)

Smiths Caselot Prices and other deals:
$.49lb apples
$1.69 milk
$7.99 5 lb shredded cheese

CASELOT DEALS (must purchase by the case)
$.33 mandarin oranges
$.20 tomato sauce
$.33 tomato paste

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Apr01_Apr07


Maceys:
$1.59 lb chicken breasts
$1.59 milk
$.41 pillsbury brownie mix
$.51 softsoap handsoap,

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Apr01_Apr07

Associated Foods: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Associated_Mar29_Apr04

Harmons: http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Reams in Springville: Great produce deals http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118337

Reams in SLC: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Reams_Mar31_Apr06

Sunflower Market: don't forget today is double ad Wednesday http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118341

Buy Low Market Best deals are:
$.33 lb Fuji apples
$.99 dozen eggs
$1.50 10lb bag potatoes
$.50 celery

Wednesday Only deals:
$.33lb Granny Smith Apples
$.33lb Onions, $.33 lb Jicama
$.33 lb Oranges
$.33 lb Grapefruit
$.33 lb tomatillos

There are LOTS more really great deals on produce and meat, check the ad here for more great stuff....
http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/cms/managed/specials/1238534176_WUTAH0330p14v5F.pdf

Cheap Cereal and a few other things...

I just got this e-mail from Nicole and thought I'd share.

Albertsons Sunday ad *HOT POST SALE*

Post cereal 1.57 each when you buy 2
Honey Bunches of Oats 13-18 oz.
Raisin Bran 20 oz.
Shredded Wheat 13-20 oz.
Post Selects 13-16 oz.
Grape Nuts 24 oz.

Additional Catalina - Voucher will print after you pay

Buy any Post cereal (10 oz or larger) during purchase dates and save up to $5 off your next order
buy 3 get $2 off
buy 4 Get $3 off
buy 5 or more and get $5 off

Between 3/27/09 and 4/19/09

So you'll need to buy 6 in a transaction.
You'll pay $9.42, and get a $5 Catalina voucher off your next shopping order.
That's .74 a box WITHOUT coupons.

Use one of these coupons from your Sunday inserts:
Post Selects Cereals, any $1/2 (4-12-09) SS-3/1
Post Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Grape-Nuts Nuggets or Flakes, any 10 oz. or larger boxes $1/2 (5-10-09) SS-3/29
Final price on these varieties...... .24 a box!

Or...print this coupon:Post Trail Mix Crunch$2/1 http://www.postcereals.com/trailmixcrunch/
This variety will be free after coupon/instant discount/Catalina.



HOT! Breastfeeding cover
Udder Covers only $7.95!! Reg $32 (makes a great baby shower gift!!!)
If you put the promo code "onefree" you can get one for free...you just pay shipping..$7.95. They are selling out fast! Click on "shop now" in the top left corner and then put in the promo code to see what is left.

Udder Covers Link



For those of you who have not yet used the $5 huggies diaper coupons from a few weeks ago, here is a great way to use them since they expire this week...read here on PYP for more info.

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118151

Best Grocery Deals this week

Best Grocery Deals this week… (from PYP)

Tip from Shelley (at PYP’s Crystal Ball)

Print this coupon for an upcoming sale.
Post Trail Mix Crunch$2/1 http://www.postcereals.com/trailmixcrunch/
You may also want to save any Post coupons you have for an upcoming sale.

Albertsons:
Best deals are,
$1.99lb butcher block bacon,
$2.88 Deli sliced Carolina Turkey (watch for rebate at deli counter),
$.97 Kellogs cereal (buy 3 get Milk free—see list for more details),
$2.99 Freschetta Pizza,
$.99 24 ct. Guerrero tostada shells,
$1.99 snuggle fabric softener,

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Albertsons_Mar25_Mar31

**Be sure to see the special Albertsons offer at this link for additional Albertsons coupons!

**Additional printables:
$1/2 Frosted Cheerios, Fruity Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios or Yogurt Burst Cheerios
link
link
link
.75/1 Total (if these varieties included)
link

Catalina offers:
Taco Bell Home Originals Dinner Kits or ShellsPurchase between 3/27/09 & 4/19/09 (Doesn't start until Friday!)
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO

Suave products
Purchase between 3/29 - 4/15 (Doesn't start until Sunday!)
buy $10 worth of products get $3 OYNSO

Crystal Light
Buy (3) crystal light To-Go boxes Get $2.00 off OYNSO(unknown ending date - if you know the date, please post it)

Kraft Cheese
Buy 2 & get $1 OYNSO
Buy 3 & get $2 OYNSO
Buy 4 or more & get $3 OYNSO
Buy Kraft 2% Natural Chunk, Shreds and Snacking Cheese 6oz or larger. Includes 2% Natural Chunk, 2% Natural Slices, 2% Cracker Cuts, 2% Cubes, Crumbles and 2% Shredded Cheese.Ends 3/29

Smiths:
(Hot Quaker Sale)
$1.49 Milk,
$1 dozen eggs,
Free Quaker Quakes,
$.49 Quaker High and Omega Fiber Bars ,
$.49 Quaker true delights bars,
Other Quaker Cereals around $.99.
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Smiths_Mar25_Mar31

Maceys:
$.69lb Tomatoes,
$1.88 London Broil,
$1.59 milk,
$.99 dozen eggs,
$3.98 2 lb. Medium cheese,
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Maceys_Mar25_Mar31

Associated Foods:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Associated_Mar22_Mar28

Harmons:
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Reams in Springville:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117827

Reams in SLC: (meat and produce deals) http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.php?id=UT_Reams_Mar24_Mar30

Sunflower Market:
pineapple 4/$5,
avocado 2/$1,
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117832

Buy Low Market:

Here is the first page's deals and their Wednesday produce and Friday meat deals. To view the whole ad visit http://www.buylowmarket-utah.com/.
Hass Avocados 3/$1
Foster Farms Whole Fryers .79/lb
Iceburg Lettuce 2/$1
Red Delicious Apples 3lbs/$1
Fresh Whole Pork Leg Roast .69/lb
Boneless Beef Chuck Roast $1.99/lb
Shasta Soda .69
Maid of Clover Milk (2%,1% or skim) 3/$5
WF Canned Fruit .99 each
WF Tuna 4/$5
Jiffy Muffin Mix 2/$1
Doritos 2/$4
Grandma Sycamore Bread 2/$4
WF Yogurt 6oz 10/$5
Stouffer's Dinners 57-96oz. $9.99
Palermos' Thin Crust Pizza 2/$8
Kingsford Charcoal 13.5-18 lb $8.99

Wednesday Only
Oranges 4lbs/$1
Kiwi 8/$1
Red Potatoes 4lbs/$1
1lb bag Carrots 4/$1
Red Onions 4lbs/$1
Honeydew Melons 4lbs/$1

Friday Only
Beef T-Bone Steak or Roast $2.99 lb
71-90 Ct. Cooked Tail-on Shrimps $7.99/lb
Breaded Tilapia Fish Fillet $2.99/lb
Fresh Pork Spare Ribs $1.39/lb
Meaty Lean Beef Short Ribs $1.99/lb
Ground Chicken Breast $1.39/lb

Kmart Doubles 3/22-3/28 Click here to read more:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=117413

Thanks again Nicole and PYP!

Exclusive PYP grocery offer worth over $20 in savings!

Go HERE to find out more!

Albertsons Double Coupons

Today's paper had Albertsons Double Coupons again. I am NOT going so if any of you would like my coupons they are all yours. I have 5 sets and would hate to see them go to waste. They are good 3/22 - 3/24 (not long at all) on any coupon up to $1.00 and there is a limit of 4 per trip.

Some suggested uses for these coupons are:

Hormel Natural Choice lunch meat 7 oz. (3 days only! 3/20-3/22) 2.38
Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meat, any .55/1 (4-19-09) SS-2/8
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.28

Dannon Activia 4 ct. 2.00
Dannon Activia or Activia Light, any 4-pack $1/1 DND (4-30-09) SS-1/11
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

Dannon Activia drinks 4 ct. 3.00
Dannon Activia Drinks, any 4-pack $1/1 DND (6-30-09) SS-3/1
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.00
Dannon DanActive 4 ct. 2.00
Dannon DanActive or DanActive Light, any 4-pack $1/1 DND (4-30-09) SS-1/11 and SS-3/1 Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

TreeTop Trim juice blends 46 oz. 2.50
Tree Top trim, 46 oz. $1/1 (3-31-09) SS-1/4
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

Hershey's Bliss Easter eggs 8.8 oz. 3.00
Hershey’s Bliss Chocolates or Reese’s Select Clusters bags, 8.6 oz. or larger $1/1(5-1-09) SS-3/1
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.00

Quaker Simple Harvest oatmeal 2.99
Quaker Simple Harvest All Natural MultigrainChewyGranola Bars,any box$1/1(3-31-09)RP2/1
Final price after doubled coupon: .99

Red Baron Single Serve pizza or Panini 5.625-12 oz. 2.50
Red Baron pizzas, any $1/2 (4-9-09) SS-1/11 and RP-3/1
Final price after doubled coupon: 1.50

Aleve pain relief 24 ct. 2.99
Aleve, any 20 ct. or larger $1/1 (3-31-09) NestleSS-1/4
Final price after doubled coupon: .99

Lysol sanitizing wipes 80 ct. B1G1FREE
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, any $1/1 (5-11-09) SS-3/15
Final price after 2 doubled coupons: 2/3.29

**Kellogg's promo: Save $10 instantly when you buy 10 participating products.**Sale price shown is BEFORE/AFTER purchase of 10. Must purchase 10 to get $1.50 price. Discount is 1.00 per item when you purchase 10.

Kellogg's cereal 9-21.5 oz. 2.50/1.50
Kellogg’s Cereal, any flavor 10 oz. or larger .70/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: .10

Kellogg's cereal 9-21.5 oz. - Jumbo Multi Grain Rice Krispies (Pictured) Raisin Bran Extra! and Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites (If these varieties are included!)
2.50/1.50Kellogg’s Jumbo Multi-Grain Krispies, Raisin Bran Extra!, Mini-Wheats Little Bites, Special K Blueberry, or Disney Hannah Montana Cereal, any flavor 11.2 oz. or larger $1/1 (4-5-09) RP-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: FREE

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 21-22 oz. 2.50/1.50
Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts toaster pastries, any flavor 8 ct. or larger $1/2 (4-19-09) RP-2/22
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats 5.9-6.2 oz. 2.50/1.50
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, any flavor 8 ct. or larger. $1/2 (5-10-09) RP 3-15
Final price after doubled coupon: .50

(Thanks Shelley & PYP!!!)

I also have many of these coupons I'd be willing to part with. Let me know!

This weeks best grocrey deals

I'm not planning on hitting any sales this week (like I said, I've already spent my budget), but for those of you looking for good deals this week here they are . . .

(click on the name of the store for the complete list)

Albertsons
$3.99 2lb. cheese
4/$8.97 Pepsi and Mtn Dew 12 packs
Kellogs cereals and poptarts


Smiths
$1.49 milk
$.69 Big K 2 liters
$.80 Quaker Oatmeal
$.49 Dannon Smoothie and Yogurt 4 packs
$.25 Colgate toothpaste
$1.99 hunts pudding 12 pack
$.69 Kellogs Cereal
$.44 Land o lakes butter
Free Quaker quakes.

****For those who live in American Fork/Highland area, the smiths in AF will price match the cheaper front page deals of the Smiths Marketplace. Check your add for prices. Usually milk, meat and produce on front page are $.10 cheaper.****


Maceys
Case Lot:
$1.99 lb petite sirloin steak
$1.39 lb boneless country style ribs
$1.59 milk, $5.00 2lb cheese
$1 Freschetta breadsticks
$6.99 #10 can of Morning Moos potato gems
$18.99 Morning Moos 45lb bucket of red and white wheat


Pleasant Grove Maceys Only
Macey's Customer Appreciation Days Pleasant Grove store only March 16-28

Dannon Spring water 24-pk. half liter bottles 2 for $5
Keebler graham crackers 2 lb. box 2 for $4 w/in-store coupon
WF 36 roll bathroom tissue $6.99
Bananas $0.39/lb.
Western Family cereal 28-32 oz. 2 for $5
BC Fudge Brownies $0.88
Powerad sports drinks 32 oz. $0.69
Yoplait yogurt 6oz. original only $0.39
Shur Saving Milk gallon skim, 1%, 2% $1.49
Sunbelt granola bars 10-12 oz. 2 for $3
Macey's farm bread 32 oz. 4 for $5
WF marshmallows 16 oz. regular $0.69
Gatorade 8 pk. 20 oz. $2.99 w/in-store coupon
MG ice cream sandwiches 6 for $1
Kellogg's cereals 12-20 oz. 2 for $6 (purchase 2 boxes, receive 18 ct. large eggs free)
Hershey's XL candy bars 4.25 oz $0.88
Gold Medal flour 50 lb. bag $11.99
Glauceau Smart Water 1 liter bottles $0.79
MG fudge or orange dream bars 6 ct. box 4 for $5
MG butter 1 lb. quarters 3 for $5
Suave shampoo & conditioner 15 oz. $0.77
Swanson chicken broth 14-14.5 oz. 2 for $1

Also:
*Free helium balloons for all the kids, 12 noon until 6 pm daily
*Free Macey's farm bread 24oz loaf coupon for first 50 people in store each day beginning @7am
*Free coloring contest for the kids (10 and under), win a $25 gc to Toys R Us
*$0.25 hot dogs Saturday only 12 noon until 6 pm

Sunflower Market
$.77 lb Green Grapes
$1.77lb Ground Beef


Harmons:
http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?h84ar2

Associated Foods:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.phpid=UT_Associated_Mar15_Mar21
Reams in SLC:
http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/coupons/store_sales.phpd=UT_Reams_Mar17_Mar23

Buy Low Market

Roma Tomatoes 3lb/$1
honeydew melon 3lb/$1
pink lady apples 3lb/$1
TJ Farms Orange Juice $1
Spring Water $3
Broccoli 2lb/$1
loose carrots 3lb/$1
sirloin steak $1.99lb
marinated chicken fajita meat $1.49lb
10lb bag potatoes $1.50,


Wed. Only:
avocados 3/$1
lemons 8/$1
granny smith apples 3lb/$1
yellow onions 5lb/$1
green cabbage 5lb/$1
oranges 3lb/$1


Fri only:
Cross rib roast $1.79lb
Pork stew meat $1.19lb
chicken leg quarters $.49lb

(Thanks Nicole & PYP for the info!)

The results are in

My grand total for the week is . . .

4 gallons of milk
24 boxes of cereal
6 Pillsbury ready to bake cookies
5 cans of chili
5 cans of olives
5 cans of tomato soup
5 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 bag of carrots
2 sour creams
5 cake mixes
10 brownie mixes
5 frostings
5 cookie mixes
2 boxes of tissues
1 juice
6 boxes of butter
10 grands biscuits
5 crescent rolls
5 cinnamon rolls
4 loaves of bread
20 warm delights
7 toasterstrudels
22 fruit snacks
3 Alb's brand cheese slices

Retail, that is $505.52, but I only spent $162.01! And (yes I said and) I still have 2 $10 Catalina's left! Now I just need to find a place to put it all =)

Thank you Nicole for introducing me to couponing, Albertson's for this amazing sale, PYP and their amazing site, the fun with food storage network and their wonderful site, but most importantly my family and friends for their love, support and encouragement in my new addiction! For those that would like to learn how to do this, I'd love to teach you!!! Just let me know! Have a great day and happy shopping!

Learn to be a coupon-er

Due to the overwhelming response to my new hobby I have decided to write more about it and teach you what I know. I am by no means an expert, but I have a wealth of information that has been shared with me that I'd be happy to pass along.

I have three main resources. The first is my step cousin Nicole. She is the one who introduced me to couponing. She teaches a class called coupons 101. I'm going to start with her outline.

1. The purpose of using coupons
a. To be able to save more money
b. Build Food Storage (so you never run out of anything)
c. Get out of Debt
d. Reduce weekly/monthly grocery budget and make the money you have go further
e. To have fun

2. Obtaining Coupons
Sunday Newspaper Inserts
Online Coupons
Blinkies
Tearpads
Catalinas
Peelies
Rebates
Store coupons vs. Manufacturer Coupons

3. Getting Organized
. . . choose what works best for you!
a. Binder Method (zip binder, baseball card holders or photo sheets)
b. Coupon Caddie or Coupon Box (box with dividers and categories)
c. Envelopes (with different categories
d. Filing Cabinet or Filing Box (with dates on top)
e. Flexible File (with categories or dates)
Be organized Before you go to the store!
4. Finding the Best Deals

Pinching Your Pennies: http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/
- - click on Screaming Deals by state, click on your state
Things PYP does for you:
Gives you weekly lists of grocery, and other stores best deals, with and without coupons.
Threads and Fourms that I find most helpful:
1. Individual Grocery Stores (Albertsons, Smiths, Maceys)
2. Best Baby Deals
3. Free or Dirt cheap for the week of . . .
4. Best price on perishables for the week of . . .
5. Screaming Deals around the town (Target, Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, etc.)
6. Screaming Deals Online (online deals and codes to go along with them
Other Things PYP does:
a. They post other great deals that people find as they come up
b. You know what some of the upcoming sales are going to be and when they start.
This website works with a lot of the local grocery stores.
c. You can ask questions and they are nice to explain things.

Understanding Coupon info and lingo
French's mustard, any .35/1 (2-29-08) SS - 12/9
The date in parentheses is the expiration date.
The information at the end is where the coupon can be found, and the date it was issued:
SS=Smartsource RP=Red Plum/Valassis P&G=Proctor&Gamble K=Kraft

Is that enough info for you? Don't worry. I'm going to break it down. Feel free to ask any questions along the way.

Lets start with 2. Obtaining Coupons, since that has been the biggest question I've gotten so far.

I currently get 5 Sunday papers with coupons in them.

I get The Daily Herald's SavvyShopper Subscription Special
2 Sundays & 1 Thursday$10.36/month with EZ-Pay
3 Sundays & 1 Thursday$12.30/month with EZ-Pay
4 Sundays & 1 Thursday$14.24/month with EZ-Pay
5 Sundays & 1 Thursday$16.40/month with EZ-Pay

Their number is(801)375-5103

Every week I get between 1 & 5 booklets of coupons

They are
Smartsource (SS)
Redplum (RP)
Proctor&Gamble (PG)
Kraft(K)

This week I got three: SS, RP & P&G

I also use some of the other coupons mentioned above, but we'll go into those another day.

I'll let you digest what I've given you today.

Your homework is to decide how you want to start collecting your coupons. Weather that be subscribing to a newspaper, collecting coupons from friends and family that get the Sunday paper, etc.

For extra credit check out my other two resources http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/ and http://theobsessiveshopper.net/.

Next time I'll go over getting organized.

Until then happy shopping =)

Albertson's sale 3/4/09 Round one and how I did it

Because food storage isn't just about food, I was excited about albertson's sale this week.

I got:

2 Bounty Paper Towels 8ct
4 Charmin Bath Tissue 12ct
4 Pampers Diapers Boxes 88ct
3 Tide laundry detergent 100oz
3 Crest pro health toothpaste 4.2oz
2 Aveeno lotion 18oz
2 Stayfree pads 18ct
2 Carefree liners 46c t

2 Johnson&Johnson Baby Oil 14oz
1 Johnson&Johnson shampoo 13oz
4 Zyrtec liquid 4oz

Retail all of this is $355.79

I paid $187.39

and saved $168.40

Here's how I did it.

First I went to pinchingyourpennies.com and got the Albertson's list.

Second I decided what I wanted and made a list

Albertsons
(Item) (Sale price) (Coupon) (Final price) (Qty)
Pop tarts 1.67 $1/2 RP 2/22 1.17
20Yogos 1.67 $1/2 RP 2/1 1.17
10Tombstone Pizza B3G3 2.80 6
$20/$5 (For every $20 you spend on these items you get a $5 catalina*)
*catalina - a coupon good for a specific amount to use on your next shopping order
(Item) (Sale price/price after calalina) (Coupon) (Final price) (Qty)
Bounty Paper Towels 8ct 10.99/8.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 7.99
10Charmin 6 Mega Roll 6.99/5.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 4.99
10Crest Toothpaste 2.50/1.88 $1/1 P&G 2/8 0.88 52.50/1.88 .75/P&G 2/8 1.13
5Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 13.99
11Tide 75-100 oz 11.99/8.99 .35 P&G 2/8 3/1 8.64 9
$30/$10 (For every $30 you spend on these items you get a $10 catalina*)
(Item) (Sale price/price after calalina) (Coupon) (Final price) (Qty)
Zyrtec 9.99/6.69 Printable* 4.69 4
*Printable - an online coupon you print out
Johnson's baby oil 3.00/2.01 $1/1 RP 1-4 1.01
2Johnson's detangler 3.00/2.01 Printable 0.51
1Aveeno lotion 3.5-16oz 6.99/4.68 Printable 2.68
2Carefree liners 3.00/2.01 Printable 0.51
2Stayfree 3.00/2.01 Printable 1.01 2

Third I got out my coupons and found the ones I needed.

I'll post soon about organizing your coupons!
(This is where I'll probably loose you, but I promise I'll explain it all)

Fourth made second list for separate transactions.

To get the most out of this sale the best thing to do is separate your transactions and roll over your catalinas.

1
(Item) (Sale Price/after catalina) (coupon) (Qty)
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 1
Crest toothpaste 2.50/1.88 $1/1 P&G 3/1 1
22.49 total
20.49 after coupons
10.49 after $10 Catalina (I had left over from the last sale)

2
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 19.99 18.99 1 18.99
Crest toothpaste 2.50/1.88 $1/1 P&G 3/1 2.5 1.5 1 1.5
22.49 total
20.49 after coupons
15.49 after $5 Catalina (from the previous transaction)

3
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 19.99 18.99 1
18.99Crest toothpaste 2.50/1.88 .75/P&G 2/8 2.5 1.75 1 1.75
22.49 total
20.74 after coupons
15.74 after $5 Catalina

4
Bounty Paper Towels 8ct 10.99/8.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 10.99 10.74 2 21.98
21.98 total
21.48 after coupons
16.48 after $5 Catalina

5
Charmin 6 Mega roll 6.99/5.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 6.99 6.74 3
20.97 total
20.22 after coupons
15.22 after $5 Catalina

6
Tide 75-100 oz 11.99/8.99 .35 P&G 2/8 3/1 11.99 11.64 2
23.98 total
23.28 after coupons
18.28after $5 Catalina

7
Zyrtec 9.99/6.69 Printable 9.99 7.99 4
39.96 total
31.96 after coupons
26.96 after $5 Catalina

8
Johnson's baby oil 3.00/2.01 $1/1 RP 1-4 3 2 2 6
Johnson's detangler 3.00/2.01 Printable 3 1.5 1 3
Aveeno lotion 3.5-16oz 6.99/4.68 Printable 6.99 4.99 2 13.9 8
Carefree liners 3.00/2.01 Printable 3 1.5 2 6
Stayfree 3.00/2.01 Printable 3 2 2 6
34.98 total
22.48 after coupons
12.48 after $10 Catalina

9
Pop tarts 1.67 $1/2 RP 1/18 2/22 1.17 20 23.4
Yogos 1.67 $1/2 RP 2/1 1.17 10 11.7
Tombstone Pizza B3G3 2.8 6 16.8
51.90 after coupons
41.90 after $10 Catalina

10
Tide 75-100 oz 11.99/8.99 .35 P&G 2/8 3/1 11.99 11.64 1 11.64
Charmin 6 Mega roll 6.99/5.24 .25/1P&G 3/1 6.99 6.74 1 6.74
Pampers 19.99/14.99 $1/1 P&G 3/1 19.99 18.99 1 18.99 38.97
37.37 after coupons
32.37 after $5 Catalina

Then I went shopping =)

When shopping it's not really nice to all of the other shoppers and checker to do a lot of transactions back to back so I usually only do two or three depending on how busy the store is. (Today, however, I did 9 because it was dead and my step aunt was the checker =)
Doing two or three transactions and then getting back in line or going back to the store later is usually the best approach.

That's my shopping process. I hope this helps you on your way to learning the coupon system.

P.S. I have some coupons left over that I will not be using before they expire. If you are interested in this sale I would be more than happy to show you how it's done!