Tuesday, September 14, 2010

CVS $4 off $20 for EVERYONE

If you are a CVS Deal Shopper, you know these are rare!

Click here and then click on the link listed in the Tweet!

Remember you can get a coupon for each club card you have!  Enjoy!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Check me out at www.mopsandbeyond.blogspot.com

I have the pleasure of coordinating a local moms group in Bellefonte, PA.  And with starting up again this week, I have been busy with that blog.  So check me out at www.mopsandbeyond.blogspot.com

Thanks!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Honest Tea Coupons

Great coupons for a new tea out!

Honest Tea

Print the coupon for the $.75/1 single tea and its free after doubling at Weis Markets this week!

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks $1/1

Again, if doubles - FREE

Kelloggs Fruit Snacks

Shake And Bake $.75/1

Double this coupon and its free at most stores!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

The End ...

Well, today is the 40th day of the fast! Some days I didn't think it would come but time did fly.
When I look back, I'm not sure if I had a life changing experience but an eye opening in what I needed to change.
For instances ...
  • When payday come and the cash is taken for groceries, go grocery shopping FIRST! No Target or little spending here and there. Use the money for what its for - food!
  • Don't run to the store because you saw a great deal online. Sleep on it.
  • Plan transactions at CVS/Rite Aid for best out of pocket expense. Going in blind can make you spend more than you wanted.
  • Quit swiping the debt card without talk to the co-owner of the account about the purchase.
  • Plan only a week at a time of meals and spend only the amount you have for a week's time. This way you have money for milk or McD's in the future.
I skipped home parties and bingos. I put a lot of stuff back. I did a lot of window shopping. I didn't die during the process. So I encourage you to give it a try. If not 40 days, 30 or a week. Saving money is definitely a better way to go!


Monday, July 19, 2010

6 days to go and COUNTING ...


So, its the last week. It has been hard - seriously. But to even wrAdd Imageite that makes me feel selfish. I went 40 days without shopping for 'wants' not needs and its been hard. But I knew it would be and I needed this. As I shopped, I have touched many items and put back many items to boot. I have skipped events where huge tempting sales would have brought me to deleting this blog. I avoided certain stores that are known for my reckless spending. But I have meet a new friend ...


This is my new piggy bank Hamm. He is from the Toy Story movies and I recently got him free from codes inside cereal boxes. He has been holding my savings and loose change. The look on his face cracks me up but yet remind me to back off. I don't need to reach in there just because I might go to my favorite store today. It reminds me that having cash saved is better than things.

I think Hamm is going to be good for me!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Oh .... this is hard

Ok, I have been waiting a Vera Bradley Messenger bag or backpack forever but didn't want to pay $90 for them. On eBay they were even going for $70.
But today, I get an email saying they are clearance them out at $40! ARG! And they have my favorite pattern that is being discontinued!
Isn't this pathetic. I did everything to the payment page and then came here. Because I know I set out on this quest. With 13 days to go, I'm dying! You think it would be over - the urge - but no.
So I'm getting off of here and not purchasing it. But if it is still available at 12:01 on Sunday, July 25, it will be mine. Oh goodness gracious ...

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

$1/1 Dan-o-nino Yogurt - makes it free at Giant PA in State College

Hey all!

Print this coupon twice for twice the free yogurt! At State College, PA, Giant doubles $1 coupons and this is always $1.93 a pack!

Enjoy

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Stinks at Blogging but HASN'T GIVEN UP

So, its 8 days past by last post and I'm sure some have thought, "well she lasted a while - good try" BUT NO! I have done so good this week its about time I logged it!

Today is day 19 and I'm almost half way done. I'm glad but I have also enjoyed this adventure.

These past two weeks I have caught myself just getting what I need and walking out. That's hard for me as I love clearance bins and extra sale items. But sticking to my list helped alot.

I did go to the local grocery store that doubles $1 to see what I could get free that wasn't on my list and I did well. So well I was able to share my lot with a new friend!

And at first, I said I wasn't going to buy gifts for others. Well, I have but its been because I have extra money because I have been blessed. Because I stick to my list, shop the sales, plan only a week ahead instead of two, I'm able to really save money! Its GREAT!

So, day 19, I have $80 left in my wallet, a full fridge and pantry, and no plans :) This is a big accomplishment for me! I usually have $3 and think how I can get more cash. So, this has been good for me!

Monday, June 28, 2010

Day 11: Rough Weekend

On Friday, my hubby and I took the kids to see Toy Story 3. Havyn and I saw it already but we had free passes and the movie was that good to see it twice. During the week, Havyn found an old Jessie doll I bought at a yard sale a year ago and has been playing with her a lot. The dog chewed on Jessie along with wear and tear and dirt. So Rob wanted to go get her a new one. Well, I wasn't shopping but I'll go along and help pick her out! Well that got me in the spirit of things ...

On Saturday, I took the kids to the Centre Hall Yards Sales where deals where galore! I thought I was doing great - I didn't even spend $3.00 - but then I did set myself on a fast right?! Well, I broke it. I bought Havyn some books and Robby a little soccer toy. I didn't even think of it because it wasn't for me but for the kids (and it was only $3!!). But I need to reset here ...

My hubby suggested I restart. Good suggestion but I'm going to give this a grace period. So hopefully you will too. The big shopping day will be later this week. So I'm gearing up, focusing on purchasing items I will use for a stockpile, etc.

Friday, June 25, 2010

Day 8: Relearing how to shop!

So, on this quest of mine that I made myself do as I start to wonder why 40 days when all the clearance deals are coming out in July (thanks for letting me vent there), I need to teach myself to shop better.

I'm really good at spending all my money before the end of the month (that country song, To Much Month at the End of the Money, is my theme). So when these final days come, I find myself returning items for some extra cash or just swiping my debit card and hope my husband doesn't ask about that previous budgeted amount I went over on again.

Kara at www.practicalsaver.com recently sent out an email about my dilmea! Read on:

Andrea sent me several questions - one of here difficulties is meal planning. She plans for 2 weeks of meals at a time, but is finding herself out of money to go back and get the milk or items that she wants to stock up on during the next sale period.

Here is my opinion:

I have never been a fan of 2 week meal plans, for the same reason you described, you will still need more items as 'life happens' and you don't know if a better sale is coming in the next sale ads. I suggest making a 1 week meal plan. I do usually 4 days at a time. By the end of the 4 days, I will be needing milk or something, and that will allow me to possibly go to a different store to get what is on sale there.

We get paid every 2 weeks as well, once you get into the routine, it is quite simple to divide 1/2 your budget and spread it out. And don't worry if you spend over half one week, just don't leave it dry for the milk and extras you need to pick up.

PERFECT! I was planning on my HUGE shopping trip on Wednesday but I think I will just plan for a week and get what I need for up to 7 days!

So this is a start. But I just need to remember I don't have extra $$ to spend because I still have another week to go. So no Target or Country Stores ...

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Week One OVER! 32 days to go!

Well, today is the official week mark. On Tuesday, I went to CVS and Rite Aid and spent less than $5 out of pocket so that rocked and have tons of store credit for next weeks sales.

Yesterday my kids and I went to the berry farm and they had the cutest country store (add to list of weaknesses: Target, country stores). I love all the decorations and cute sayings. Well, there were a ton of them. I walked through once and that's it. My friend Tammy and I will be back out in September so my plan is to shop then. But the old me (before a week ago), would have purchased the couple of items she saw and then would try to sneak those receipts into the checkbook log. But, I didn't. Am I proud? Yes. Am I happy? Not really - they were really cute and I know where I want them in my house! But this is the purpose of this journey - to learn more self control.

So, today I have nothing planned. Just a lazy day home with the kids. I do love being a stay at home mom and homemaker for this reason. I don't need to get dressed, be somewhere, and be gone from my kids all day. The SAHM and homemaker is a 24 hour job that I wish I could take a break from sometimes but I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Monday, June 21, 2010

Day 3, 4, 5 - Not to bad ...

So eventually I had to go to the store to buy groceries and had to go to Target.

I went to talk with only 20 minutes to spare so this help me 'wondering' around. They didn't have Pampers Baby Wipes on sale for $1.97 so that was a no go. Went and got the juice boxes on sale and a box of candy for the theater (we saw Toy Story 3 - SO SO good).

Later that day I went grocery shopping. Sticking to my list until the items were completely free after coupons, went awesome! It was $50 before coupons, and only $25 out of pocket for groceries until 6/30. I went through my pantry and deep freezer to figure out meals so we can spend less this month.

So its going pretty good! I have a strong urge to go to the local grocery store that doubles $1 coupon to see what I can get free but I'll hold off. That is where I can get into trouble too. Getting alot of things for under $1 actually added up. So I would have a pantry full of stuff that I really didn't need and spent the money I just should have saved. I know $.10 toothpaste was only $.10 but when I can get it free - why pay it!

This is where I think to myself - I'll donate it! And then I donate so much, I don't donate wisely. Meaning - I spend cash on items that I didn't need to donate when I needed to hold onto the cash for other items. When I wouldn't hold onto the cash, I would be going to my hubby within 5 days of payday asking for money because we were out of food. So I wasn't shopping in a good way. That is why I'm on this fast and teaching myself to shop again.

I will continue to donate items but at this time, I'm going to watch what I spend and see how I can share without going hungry myself.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Pampers Gifts to Grow Codes

Alot of new codes for wonderful free points!

Pampers Gifts to Grow Codes

Day 2 - My Jeep has a mind of her own!

Yesterday the boys and I were going to taking Wally to Petco for his bi-monthly grooming and going to run errands in town until Wally was finished. My goal was to get items I only needed at Target.
Target - that's my weakness. I could spend two hours in there, looking at all the great clearances, find amazing, cheap deals, and come out broke! So I was going to take this 40 day no shopping challenge on day two!
My good ole' Jeep Liberty (who I love because is paid off and lets me hit curbs without destroying her) must of read my mind because she broke down on exit 78b - never letting me out of Bellefonte! Oh she knows me so well. So, after the church secretary coming to save me and two toddler boys, a tow truck, and a new belt put on by a friend (who saved us $$ in labor cost), the car is home and I didn't go to Target.
I had to laugh while sitting their on Rt-220 broken down. My plan didn't go through and it was ok. So day two of my 40 shopping fast - PERFECT!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

A Challenge to Myself - a 40 day fast from shopping

I LOVE to shop! Ask my dad - I would need to touch or look at anything in the store since I was in Jr. High. My mom couldn't stand it so my dad took me shopping for my prom/homecoming dresses, etc.

Before I got married, I spent my whole paycheck at the mall. Bath and Body Works, Express, American Eagle - had it all! I remember my first paycheck after I got married I planned on buying a gift for my new husband. What a smack in the face when it had to go to bills!

So 11 years later, sometimes I'm still shocked when I run out of cash to spend. A trip to Target, to the dollar store, and then eventually to the grocery store left me empty pockets. Its amazing how fast $250 can go in one day!

So, after reading about how a lady took at 40 day fast from shopping, I felt this urge to give it a try. So, here are my rules ...

1) Only purchasing items needed!
2) No purchasing un-needed items unless totally free with coupons (so no more $.10 toothpaste for a while - I do have enough to scrub all of Zion's mouths for a couple of months so this is not a need)
3) Save the $40 spending cash I receive each pay period and deposit it into a checking account.
4) Quit purchasing items for other people (more detail later).
5) Do not go to nor host events that require purchasing unnecessary items.

So, I started this on vacation in Ocean City, MD, but that was easy. I don't need a cheap t-shirt or a shell with my name on in. But today was the first day I started. Here is how it went ...

Off to Giant to pick up some groceries as we have been on vacation. I was on a time crunch so it was easy to get it and get out! I was out of coffee so I stocked up due to a BOGO sale and $4 off in coupons!

Off to Walmart to pick up trash bags that I forgot a Giant. I have 60+ $2.00 off Pamper's wipes coupons left so I check Walmart each time I go as they are $1.97 each (I make $.03 off each one!). So I wiped off the shelves (26 boxes) and picked up trash bags. As I'm walking to the front, huge clearance racks in the aisles. Cute shoes for Havyn only $3! Oh my Goddaughter would look great in this outfit for $2! But I didn't - I didn't buy anything NOR touch anything. Just saw it and kept walking. I was proud of myself and I hope I can keep this stability for the next 39 days!

Keep checking back as I blog about my 40 fast adventure!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Huggies $3/1 packs!

If you have printed these before, they have been reset! Remember to print twice from each website!!


Diaper Clearance GLORE!

Its seems that Huggies and Pampers and Luvs are doing away with the MEGA packs (the middle range package between Jumbo and Boxed). So, Rite Aid, CVS, Target, etc are clearancing them out at 50% off!

For maximum savings, print off $3.00 Huggies coupons at www.coupons.com and www.couponbug.com (print twice off each website) plus use any store coupons on top off it!

Also, the $2.00 coupon off of Pampers Wipes from Sunday's P&G insert is an awesome coupon! Use it at Target and Walmart this week for FREE wipes ($1.97 each tub) and at Rite Aid for $2.49 each (all Pampers wipes).

My stockpile is going to be packed with baby items for the summer!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Spring Cleaning - Sell It, Toss It, Donate It

All You has a great article in their July magazine about how to sort your unwanted items to see what can be donated, sold, or just tossed. Pick up the newest copy at Walmart!

This is one I am doing -

Select the manufacturer and model at cellforcash.com to find out how much money you can get for your retired phone. They even pay for shipping. I'm getting $5 for my old LG Chocolate! I think I will get a chocolate coffee from Starbucks when that comes in!

Weis Dollar Rewards - 6/6/10

When you purchased select P&G items, you can earn a coupon off your next order (OYNO).
When you purchase $25, get $5 or $35 get $10.

The GREAT thing about this deal is the coupon ALWAYS prints when you calculate with the BEFORE SALE prices.

For example:

Sale Price $11.99 Bounty 15 roll
Shelf Price $15.25

So, use the Shelf Price when calculating the PRICE deal! And don't forget those coupons! The great Buy One Get One coupons from the P&G Saver this Sunday will make an amazing deal!

And when you are at Weis, check out the $10 Future Friendly P&G Rebate tearpads!

Thanks to hotcouponworld.com - check full forum here

Shelf Prices
$11.99 Bounty 15 roll --SP $15.25

$11.99 Charmin 12 mega or 24 big rolls --SP $14.99

$10.99 Tide liquid 100 oz., Powder 134-146 oz. --SP $15.19

2/$5 Dawn Dish Detergent 10.1-24 oz.-- SP $2.59 t $2.79

2/$5 Bounty Napkins (Forgot to get the price)

$13.99 Iams Dry Cat Food-7 or 8 lb --SP $15.89

$10.99 Tide Stain Release-34 ct. --SP $11.19

$5.99 Duracell Batteries -- (Couldn't find)

$6.99 Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color-- SP $8.29

$2.75 Always Pads or Liners or Tampax Tampons 12-22 ct., Liners 34-50 ct.-- SP $3.29 to $3.99

$4.49 Crest Pro Health Rinse-33.8 oz. or 3D Rinse-16 oz. --SP $5.59 to $5.99

2/$6 Crest Pro Health, 3D or Plus Toothpaste-5.8 or 6 oz.-- SP $3.75 to $3.89

$19.99 Pampers Big Pack Diapers-- SP $22.49

$9.99 Pampers Baby Wipes Value Pack-320 or 360 ct. refill --SP $10.49

$18.99 Prilosec OTC-28 ct.-- SP $20.99
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The following are listed at $1 off, but does NOT list prices:
Gillette Venus Razors-- SP $7.99 to $12.19

Satin Care Shave -- SP $2.99

Gillette Fusion or New! Pro Glide--(Couldn't find them)

Gillette Bodywash-- SP $4.59

Gilette Fusion Hydra Gel -- SP $3.89

FREE Mousepad from Rite Aid

From hotcouponworld

Go to Home

Order the $12.99 photo mousepad, and have it shipped to your local Rite Aid store. Use promo code: FREEMSPD

Its an awesome Father's Day gift!!

Free Nabisco Cookies on Facebook

Make sure to read the details and get ready for that awesome coupon!!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

4 Simples Steps to a Successful Garage Sale

I love summer for garage sales (I could do without the heat!)!!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Weis Rewards Card

Weis Market in Bellefonte, PA, is my favorite place to shop. Its not fancy (nor updated) but the crew is so nice, they welcome my coupons and my noisy kids. But I mostly support this store because I want it to stay in Bellefonte. We are a small town but lucky to have some big named stores in our community (Dollar General, CVS, Rite Aid, etc) and I want it to stay here.

So, if you live in Bellefonte, PA, let me share with you how to get great deals at Weis Markets -

1) Weis Rewards Card - If you do not have the updated version of the store savings card (released Fall 2009), stop by the Customer Service desk to request it. Its free and includes key ring cards and a wallet card that is necessary for the discount at Sheetz Gas Stations. Plus you don't want to miss out on a great sale due to the old key card not working correctly.

2) Updated your information - Weis mails out great coupons so log on to www.weismarkets.com and register your card. You can update your information any time (coming soon) . The best coupon I got was for a free birthday cake around Robby's birthday in May!

3) With the gas rewards, you receive $.10 off each time you spend $50 in a transaction. To make sure I receive this reward to the max, I always have cashier ring up my groceries first THEN give them my Weis card. Time and time again, my pre-card total was over $50 and after the card only (not coupons yet), it gave me the $.10 off gas reward and my total was below $50. Then when I get my coupon savings, I pay way under $50 and get my Gas Reward!

4) Make sure you use your Weis Rewards Card when doing WIC transactions. Sometimes you can earn great coupons (Catalinas) and plus when the Bonus Rewards come around, you can earn points!

Happy Shopping!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

No Coupons in Paper this Memorial Day Weekend

No coupons in any paper this Memorial Day weekend but check out www.coupons.com for some GREAT printables!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Great Rebates from Band-\

Check out the great rebates on www.bandaid.com!

And the rebates start from receipts from 3/14 so look through all receipts to see if you even need to purchase the items again!


Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Dining Deals

Dining Deals

Check out how you can eat free or cheap at your favorite places!!

$1 Banquet Entree Coupon

$1 Banquet Entree Coupon

Kraft Foods Samples and Coupons!

Kraft Foods Samples and Coupons!

This is awesome!!!

Great Yard Sale in State College on May 8!

This Sale will be held RAIN OR SHINE! We have cover! Please forward! Thanks!

Awesome 7-Family Annual Yard Sale. 116 Aikens Place off of S. Atherton, State College. Saturday, May 8 from 8-3. This is not a junk sale! The sale will include:

  • Home décor
  • Baby & Toddler Clothing & Toys
  • Small bookshelf
  • Glass-top table
  • Books
  • Brand name clothing & Shoes
  • stove top range
  • 3 floor lamps
  • home theater system/surround sound
  • 3 sets of high-end car speakers
  • large living room mirror
  • washer & dryer
  • 30+ piece dish set
  • Purses
  • Express Leather Jackets (male & female)
  • Framed Pictures
  • Knick Knacks
  • Small crockpot & other kitchen items
  • Practice Golf Net
  • 19 inch TV, great working condition with remote
  • Little Tikes pushable car
  • And Lots MORE!

You don’t want to miss this sale!! Rain or Shine!!

1/2 price Frappuccions at Starbucks!!

Gotta love when great summer drinks are cheap!

Starbucks will be having all there Frappuccions 1/2 off from May 7-16 (10 days) from 3-5 PM!

$1/1 International Delight

I love coffee creamer coupons!
Check this one out for $1/1 International Delight!

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Redbox has come to BELLEFONTE PA!

As I parked at the Weis Store parking lot yesterday, I got excited! Redbox, the DVD vending machine, has arrived in Bellefonte (only 5 years behind!).

Sign up as a new account on www.redbox.com and receive codes for free rentals EVERY Monday! Plus check blogs at www.hotcouponworld.com for free codes. The free codes work on each credit card. So I will use my debit card and then my husbands for two free rentals each week! Think - one for you and the hubby and the new cartoon for the kids!

Sunday, May 2, 2010

$2/1 Oscar Meyer Lunch Meat

Become a fan on Facebook and get a $2/1 Oscar Meyer Lunch Meat!!

Best coupon I have ever seen for Oscar Meyer!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Rita's Birthday Club

After two years of living in State College, my family and I had our first Rita's Custard! It was amazing!

Sign up for the birthday club (kids too) and receive a welcome email with a BOGO coupon!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Meow Mix Wet Food $1/3

Click to print the following coupon for $1 off 3 Meow Mix Market Select wet cat food. Double this coupon and they are free!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Rite Aid Wellness Program

Rite Aid's Wellness Program started nationwide on April 18th. Sign up for this card and receive store coupons, earn % off Rite Aid products and even a % off shopping pass!

It's worth it! Sign up is free!

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Looks like it is for grades 1st and up!

Enjoy!

$.75/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta

Can be doubled to make free boxes of pasta at Giant PA and Weis this week!

Weis Deals – Week of 04/18-04/24

Weis Deals – Week of 04/18-04/24

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Best Deals of the Week at Target 4/18 – 4/24

Best Deals of the Week at Target 4/18 – 4/24

Ziploc Sweeter Deal w/New Target Mobile Q

Ziploc Sweeter Deal w/New Target Mobile Q

The gal who runs TotallyTarget.com is worth checking out daily! See this great deal on Ziploc!

$1/1 Bagel Bites

Use this coupon at Giant PA for FREE Bagel Bites!

Smart Ones $1/4 Coupon

Smart Ones $1/4 Coupon

I LOVE the Mini Pepperoni Pizzas. Most of there items are good and a great way to lose weight (by counting your calories).

Magazine Coupons

Magazine Coupons

Great coupons for $1 off People! Doubles at Giant for a cheap mag!

Thanks April!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

$1.25 off Reynold's Foil

With this coupon, it could make the foil over half off!

Remember to hit the back button so you can print two!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Swiffer Refill Rebate

Receive $10 when you purchase $30 in Swiffer refills! Perfect for spring cleaning!


Tuesday, April 13, 2010

20% off a Crocs.com

While visiting Crocs.com checking out the cute girl shoes for my daughter, I signed up for there emails and received a coupon code for 20% off any purchase! Definitely a great deal!

Free Coffee at Starbucks on April 15

http://www.starbucks.com/thebigpicture

Giant KIDS RESALE this weekend in Bellefonte

Just Kids Resale starts on Friday!!

You asked for longer hours and you got them! This season we are open:

Friday, April 16th, from 8am – 9pm

And

Saturday, April 17th, from 8am – noon

***Saturday is ½ price day…all day. So, unless the tag states “NR” for “No Reduction”, ALL items are 50% off!!

Same GREAT location: 303 Forge Rd., Bellefonte, PA 16823

Plenty of free parking, great indoor lighting so that you can see exactly what you are buying and over 5000 SQFT of amazing inventory from almost 100 different sellers!

Additionally, here are a couple of highlights you won’t want to miss!

1) Rumor has it that Dora and Boots will be roaming the sale Friday and Saturday for all your little fans to meet them. Times are not set in stone as the person within the costume will need to take occasional breaks, but stay long enough and you’re bound to run into one of them! J

2) Bellefonte’s Cub Scout Troop #330 will be at the event Saturday from 11am to 1pm selling BBQ Chicken plates.

a. ¼ chicken will be $5.00

b. ¼ chicken dinner (includes macaroni salad, coleslaw and a roll) will be $6.00

Come on out and get dinner for your families and support a good cause at the same time! All proceeds benefit the Cub Scout troop.

3) Just Kids Resale will be celebrating its 1st Birthday on Saturday, April 17th, at 10am! Come on out and enjoy a piece of cake!

Of course, if you REALLY want to get the jump on everyone else and shop the private, presale event going on Thursday evening, we still have a few volunteer spots open. Call or check out the “Volunteer” section on our website for more information.

Have a fantastic weekend and see you next week!

Gena Henry

Just Kids Resale

www.justkidsresale.com

email: info@justkidsresale.com

Ph: 814-353-8159

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Free box of Kraft & Cheese on Facebook

Become a fan, click on the tab that says "Free Cheesy" and fill out the fan.


Save on ARM & HAMMER® Clumping Litter, the only one with Ammonia Block!

Want a cat litter that destroys the worst odors? Get ARM & HAMMER® Clumping Litter, the only one with Ammonia Block. Sign up now and save up to $10.50 in coupons - Get yours today!!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Spring Cleaning Tips

Hey All Y'All!
Sorry I haven't been posting much. I have been spring cleaning my heart out. I have the dining room, 2 bedrooms, and the living room left. From scrubbing walls to dusting everything and washing windows, I'm glad I have a stock pile of cleaning solutions to get the job done!

I haven't been shopping much due to this spring cleaning project, but I wanted to share some spring cleaning tips that I have been using.

  • Toy Clean Out - We have a huge kids consignment sale coming up in Bellefonte (www.justkidsresale.com) so as I clean out toy bins I'm even more motivated to get rid of toys that my children never played with or honestly annoy me. Year around I have a rubbermaid bin in each kid's closet for this purchase - to place unwanted/unused toys along with clothing they have outgrown or didn't fit well. Once that bin gets full, I go through and sell what is nice and donate everything else.
  • Pantry Clean Out - As you start to coupon, you build up a stock pile of items. I frequently go through my pantry to check for outdated items (trashed), over stocked items (donate), and just to reorganize. It helps me to see what I have alot of so next time when its not free, I don't need to spend my pennies on that time right now.
  • Appliance Clean Out - As I was cleaning out the kitchen cabinets, I found 3 coffee makers. My hubby needs his coffee daily and in the past 11 years, I have learned that a back up is always a good idea when the current one decides to explode some AM. But 3 is a little to much. So I have cleaned it up and I plan on taking it to my mom's group to give to someone who could use it.
Maybe nothing new to you as you read this, but I believe keeping on top of things helps in the long run! Will post deals as I find them!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Coupons on Easter Weekend

Usually there are no coupon inserts on Holiday weekends, but a P&G Saver is being published.

Check out http://www.taylortownpreview.com/id151.htm for the list of coupons out.

Have a Happy Easter!

Free Movie Ticket from Hershey's

From http://blog.supersaversarah.com/

I thought I'd post this since we'll all be buying Easter candy this week. If you buy 4 Hershey candy bags at 10 oz. or larger, you can redeem the proofs of purchase for a free movie ticket here. This offer began on April 1st and goes through 6/30/10 (must be received by 7/23. You just need UPCs and not receipts for this deal, so if you have candy at home already you should be good to go!

Monday, March 29, 2010

$10 off $100 purchase at Tractor Supply Co.

My friend Joelle told me about the great $10 off $20 purchase coupons that Tractor Supply Co puts out! Well here is one for $10 off $100 but maybe they will email some of those $10/$20 in the future.

What a great deal!!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

$1/1 Kellogg's Fruit Snacks

This a is great coupon! If you take it to Giant PA, it doubles to make it free!!

State College AAUW Used Book Sale

The State College AAUW Used Book Sale is one of the largest on the East Coast, attracting dealers and private patrons from as far away as Maine, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, New York and Ohio. Last year, more than 9,000 people took advantage of the bargains offered during the 4-day sale.

The 2010 AAUW State College Branch Used Book Sale will be held May 8 – 11, Saturday through Tuesday, at the Snider Agricultural Arena on Penn State’s University Park campus. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily.

Monday, May 10th, is Half-Price Day and Tuesday, May 11th, is Bag Day. On Bag Day customers will be able to buy a bag of books for $5.00 – AAUW will supply the bag.

Dates:05/08/2010 – 05/11/2010
Start Time:9:00 am
Location:Snider Agricultural Arena
Address:State College, PA (map)
Website:http://www.aauwstatecollege.org/index.html

3/28/10 Coupon Preview

Ok gals, I was wrong about the Red Plum. Red Plum is carried in the Pittsburgh paper, NOT the Philly. So purchase the Pittsburgh paper for MAX value tomorrow! And next week, only a P&G.

Pittsburgh Area SmartSource #1 - 3/28/10

Breyers 6oz Cups - $1.00 off any 10 (x6/20)
Breyers Inspirations Multipack - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/20)
Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt Pack - 75 cents off any 1 (x6/20)
Campbell's Condensed "Great for Cooking" soups - 30 cents off any 4 (x5/31)
Chock full o' Nuts - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
Clean & Clear product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Duncan Hines Cake, Brownie Mix, or Frosting - 55 cents off any 2 (x6/27)
Energizer Brand Batteries or Energizer Brand Flashlight - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/1)
French's French Fried Onions - 75 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Glade Sense & Spray Refills - $2.00 off any 2 (x5/6)
Glade Sense & Spray Starter Kit - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/6)
Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Huggies Little Swimmers Suncare product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Johnson's Body Care products (adult) - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/5) *ETS
Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System, starter kit ONLY - $5.00 off any 1 (x5/25)
Martha Stewart Clean product - 55 cents off any 1 (x9/30) *Limit One Coupon Per Transaction
Martha Stewart Clean products - $1.50 off any 2 (x9/30) *Limit One Coupon Per Transaction
Pull-ups Training Pants, jumbo pack+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x4/24)
Purina Busy brand Chew Treat - Buy One any size/variety get One 7oz or smaller FREE - up to $3.99 value (x6/27)
Purina Friskies Party Mix, any size/variety - $1.50 off any 2 (x6/30)
Purina Mighty Dog canned Dog Food Variety Pack, any size/variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/17)
Purina Mighty Dog canned Dog Food, 5.5oz - $3.00 off any 5 (x5/17)
Purina Mighty Dog canned Dog Food, 5.5oz - BOGO up to 99 cents (x5/17)
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor, Trimmer, or Refill - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave or Shave Gel - $1.50 off any 2 (x5/16)
Zantac product - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)

Pittsburgh Area SmartSourse #2 - 3/28/10

Accu-Chek Aviva System - $5.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Activia 4pk, 8pk, 12pk or 24oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/15) *DND5
Air Wick Aqua Mist - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin REfill pack OR (2) single Refills - $1.00 off (x5/9)
Air Wick Warmer FREE wyb any Air Wick Scented Oil Refill - up to $2.19 value (x5/9)
Apple & Eve Fruitables Juice Boxes, 8pk - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Box or Pouch Potatoes, excludes Potato Buds - 25 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker Frosting, any flavors/varieties - 75 cents off wyb BOTH (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5oz+ - 40 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowls or Mini Bowls - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Bic Disposable Shaver - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Big Red regular or diet or Big Blue where available 2L FREE wyb any (2) Dozen Eggs - up to $1.29 value (x4/11)
Bisquick original or Heart Smart Baking Mix, 40oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Biz Liquid, any size - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Biz Powder, 37.5oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Biz Powder, 50oz+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Chinet Cut Crystal Cups or Plates - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Claritin Non-Drowsy or Children's, 15ct+ - $4.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Colgate 360 Adult Manual Toothbrush - 40 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Toothpaste, 6.4oz+ - 35 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh, or Sensitive Toothpaste, 4oz+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Wisp 4ct product - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Colgate Wisp 8ct+ multipack - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/17)
Daisy Brand Sour Cream, 16oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
DanActive 4pk or 8pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/15) *DND5
Danimals Dan-o-nino product - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Danimals product listed: Smoothie 6pk, Smoothie 12pk, Crush Cup 4pk - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Dannon 32oz Yogurt product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dannon 6oz Single Serve Cups (any 6) OR Light & Fit 4pk or 6pk (any 1) - 60 cents off (x4/25)
DeMet's Stixx or Treasures, 3oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
DeMet's Turtles, 3.5oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
DOLLAR GENERAL COUPON - Hanes Underwear - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/10)
Everybody's Nuts, 8oz or 13oz bag - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31)
Flipz, 4oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
General Mills Cereal box, listed:Basic 4, Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Dora, Fiber One, Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix, Lucky Charms, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's, Total, Trix, Wheaties - $1.00 off any 3 (x5/8)
Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer, 2.7oz or 12oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31) *ETS 1oz
Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion, includes Healing, Softening, Restoring, Soothing or Protection - $1.00 off any 1 (x7/31) *ETS 1oz size
Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables, 19-24oz ONLY - 40 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables - 60 cents off any 3 (x5/22)
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables - 40 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Halls Cough Drops, 20ct+, includes Sugar Free - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/30)
Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers - $1.00 off any 3 (x5/31)
Healthy Choice Frozen Meals - $1.00 off any 2 (x5/31)
Herr's 9oz Baked Crisps - $1.00 off any 1 (x8/31)
House Foods Tofu Shirataki, any shape - 25 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
House Foods Tofu Steak, any flavor - 70 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
House Foods Tofu, any firmness, includes organic - 40 cents off any 1 (x7/31)
Kool-Aid Fun Fizz product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Litehouse product - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/28) *DND5
Melitta Cone Filters, any (1) 100ct or (2) 40ct - $1.00 off (x6/30)
Mini Babybel Cheese - 55 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Murphy Oil Soap product - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Mussleman's Totally Fruit or Healthy Picks Apple Sauce - $1.00 off any 2 (x5/31)
Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Body Wash FREE wyb Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer - no max value (x4/30)
Olay Total Effects Facial Cleanser FREE wyb Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer - no max value (x4/30)
Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap, 20 or 25oz - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17)
Pam Cooking Spray - 35 cents off any 1 (x5/15)
Parkay products - 75 cents off any 2 (x5/15)
PETCO COUPON - Science Diet Nature's Best Dry Dog or Cat Food, any size bag - $4.00 off any 1 (x6/30) *MQ but states Valid ONLY at Petco
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls - 40 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, or Mini Cinnamon Rolls - 75 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, includes Loaves, Breadsticks, dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust - 40 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury refrigerated Cookie Dough - $1.00 off any 3 (x6/19)
Pillsbury refrigerated Grands Biscuits - 30 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts - 50 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls - 40 cents off any 2 (x6/19)
Prevacid 24HR, 14 or 28ct - $6.00 off any 1 (x4/24)
Prevacid 24HR, 42ct - $10.00 off any 1 (x4/24)
Reddi-Wip - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/15)
Sister Schubert's product - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Softsoap Brand Body Wash, 12oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/17)
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/17) *Excludes 0.5oz size
The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Total Cereal box listed: Whole Grain, Raisin Bran, Honey Clusters, Cranberry Crunch, Blueberry Pomegranate, Cinnamon Crunch - 75 cents off any 1 (x5/8)
Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza products - 50 cents off any 3 (x6/19)
Whole Body Cleanse internal cleansing system - $5.00 off any 1 (x6/28)
Xtra Laundry Detergent, 150oz - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Yoplait Creek Yogurt cups - 30 cents off any 1 (x5/22)
Ziploc Brand Vacuum Pump or Refill - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/22)
Ziploc Zip'n Steam Bags - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/22)

Pittsburgh Area RedPlum - 3/28/10

AdvilPM 16ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/25)
AdvilPM, 80ct+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/25)
Betty Crocker Cupcake Icing - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Carefree product - Buy One 38ct+ get One (22ct) FREE up to $1.59 value (x6/30)
Carefree Ultra Protection product - Buy One get One (14-16ct) FREE up to $3.99 value (x6/30)
Caress Daily Silk, Glowing Touch, Evenly Gorgeous, Velvet Bliss, Blackberry Cream, or White Peach Cream Whipped Souffle Body Wash 12oz+ or 6-bar Pack+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Caress Tahitian Renewal or Cashmere Luxury Body Wash, 12oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Centrum Ultra - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Centrum Ultra - $3.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Dove Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant and/or Body Mist - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/25) *ETS
Dove Beauty Bar, 6-bar pack+ - 75 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Body Wash, 10oz+ - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Hair Care Products - $2.50 off any 2 (x4/25) *ETS
Dove Hair DAily Treatment Conditioner - $1.50 off any 1 (x4/25)
Dove Men+Care Body and Face Bar, 6-bar pack+ - $1.25 off any 1 (x6/20)
Dove Men+Care Body Wash, 13.5oz+ or Scrubber - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
Dove Ultimate Beauty Care Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25) *ETS
Dunkin' Donuts Coffee, 11oz+ - $1.50 off any 2 (x4/30) *not to be combined with other offers/promotions in Dunkin' Donuts Shops
ERA, any size - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Folgers Gourmet Selections product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/30)
Folgers products, 7oz+, includes Singles and Pods - $1.00 off any 2 (x4/30)
Hellmann's Product - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter products - 60 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Sticks - 60 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/13) *DND5 *DNT5
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, 8ct+ - $1.25 off any 3 (x5/23)
Kellogg's Rice Krispies, Crispix, All-Bran and/or Kellogg's Corn Flakes Cereals, 10oz+ - $1.50 off any 2 (x5/9)
Kellogg's Smart Start Cereal, 14.7oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Kellogg's Special K Low Fat Granola, Raisin Bran Extra! or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereal, 14oz+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/9)
Kellogg's Special K Low Fat Granola, Raisin Bran Extra! or Frosted Mini-Wheats Little Bites Cereal, 14oz+ - $2.00 off any 2 (x5/9)
King's Hawaiian products, excludes 4pk rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x5/31) *DND5
Knorr Recipe/Sauce/Gravy Mix products - 50 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
L'Oreal Preference, any shade - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 2-bar or 4-bar - 50 cents off any 1 (x4/25)
Lever 2000 Bar Soap, 6-bar+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25)
Lipton Recipe Secrets products - 60 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
Lipton Tea Bags, or any Iced Tea Mix - 75 cents off any 2 (x4/25)
LOWE'S COUPON - Arm&Hammer Dryer Sheets - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE's COUPON - Green Works Natural Cleaning item - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Lysol 19oz Disinfectant Spray - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Method Hand Soap Bottle or Refill - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Simple Green Naturals Hand Soap FREE wyb any Simple Green Naturals product (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
LOWE'S COUPON - Tide Total Care Laundry Detergent - $3.25 off any 1 (x4/30) *Limit 1 per customer per visit
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/28)
Met-Rx Big 100 Bars or Protein Plus Bars - $2.00 off any 2 (x5/8)
O.B. product - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Pedigree Good Bites Treats for Dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Pond's Cream, Toweletts or Cleansing product - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/25) *ETS
Pond's West Cleansing Towelettes, 30ct ONLY - $1.25 off any 1 (x4/25)
Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Rolls - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Sally Hansen La Cross Beauty Tools, $2.00 or more - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Sally Hansen Lip product - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/31)
Sally Hansen Nail Color - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
Sally Hansen Nail Treatment or Hand Care product - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/31)
SlimShots Liquid Portion Control, excludes 2ct - $3.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Smucker's Jam, Jelly , Preserves, or Fruit Spread products - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/27)
Snuggle Fabric Softener Liquid 32-load+ or Dryer Sheets, 70ct+ - $3.00 off any 1 (x5/2)
Stayfree product - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Stella Brand Cheese cup or wedge - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30) *DND5
Strap Perfect Bra Strap - $1.50 off any 1 (x6/30)
The Goodlife Recipe Food for Dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/26)
The Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/20)
ThermaCare, 2ct+ - $1.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Tide Stain Release - $1.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Tide Stain Release, large size; 26-50oz powder, 15-34ct duo pac or 36-68oz liquid - $3.00 off any 1 (x4/30)
Treasure Cave Cheese, 4oz+ - 50 cents off any 1 (x6/30)
Tums Dual Action, 25ct+ - $2.00 off any 1 (x6/30)
Tums, 24ct+ - $1.00 off any 2 (x6/30)
Uncle Ben's Long Grain & Wild Rice box - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Whiskas Dry Cat Food, any size/variety - $1.00 off any 1 (x5/23)
Whiskas Tray, any flavor - BOGO up to 69 cents value (x5/23)
Whole Fruit Fruit Bar - 50 cents offa ny 1 (x5/28)
Whole Fruit Sorbet - 50 cents off any 1 (x5/28)
Wish-Bone or Wish-Bone Western DRessings - $1.25 off any 2 (x4/25)

Friday, March 26, 2010

I made the paper!

I taught a coupon class at the Jersey Shore MOPS class in mid-March. The day I taught, a reporter from the Lock Haven Express was there. Here is the story:


If you are interested in having me come speak or have a Coupon Party, contact me at snookibear@gmail.com. The cost is $30 for a 2 hour session with handouts and a thank you gift for the hostess.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Using Your Weis Rewards to the MAX!

As of Saturday, March 27, the Weis Rewards will be finished for this time period.

Some tips to MAXIMUM results -

  • Check your last receipt to see that point level you are at. See if you are close to the next level to make a small purchase before making your HUGE purchase for big savings!
  • Use your free coupons! Pull those FREE coupons and use them for this purchase! You will receive a percentage off for the item you will get FREE after coupon! I did this with Hanover Bean coupons I had been saving. I made .30 off each one.
  • Have the cashier ring up your items first, then give her your Club Card, and then ask to redeem your rewards before your coupons! You will receive a percentage off of your purchase price before coupons! I got $7.00 off (add 10% discount) today and only paid $38 due to this method.
They should do this program again in the summer! It is my favorite store deal around!

Bellefonte Area Coupon Boxes

Centre County Library in Bellefonte has a coupon box now! So next time you stop by, drop off some you can't use and go through and pick up some you can!! (Thanks Angela)

Musser's Farms on Musser Road always has coupons (nicely clipped and never expired) by the cash register too! I love going through those!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Monopoly for $2 at Target

This week at Target, Monopoly is on sale for $7! Use the $5/1 coupon in yesterday's paper (or print here) to get it for only $2! I don't think its to early to start thinking about Christmas :)

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Chinet $1/1

These end up free after $1 Double Coupons at Giant PA!

Toy Story Deals!

Thanks to Saveitsomewhere.com!

Toy Story & Toy Story 2 come out in Blu-Ray combo packs March 23rd!

1st Print your coupons: $10 off from Disney Movie Rewards and login or register. You will need to enter your UPC from your previously owned Toy Story movies. If you don’t own them already, use the codes below (Thanks GoodDealMama!) for the codes!

On the right sidebar you’ll see an orange box that says “Enter Code”. Here are the codes to enter:

Toy Story 1: 786936294507
Toy Story 2: 786936294521

After entering your codes you will be redirected to print your coupons, hit your browser back button to print each one twice!

Each movie will contains a movie ticket to see Toy Story 3 in June (up to $8.50 value!)!!! This is the best part!

Deals by store:

Toys R Us - Buy BOTH Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack – $16.99 each
Use (2) $10.00 Qs
Total: $6.99 each (+ 2 free movie tickets worth $17.00)
Final cost is FREE + $3.02 moneymaker!

Target – $22.99 each + $10 off instantly wyb BOTH Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack
Use (2) $10.00 Qs
Total: $7.99 each (+ 2 free movie tickets worth $17.00)
Final cost is FREE + $1.02 moneymaker!

Best Buy$24.99 each + $10 off instantly wyb BOTH Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack
Use (2) $10.00 Qs
Total: $7.99 each (+ 2 free movie tickets worth $17.00)
Final cost is FREE + $1.02 moneymaker!

$3/3 Johnson's Coupon

$3 off/3 Following Johnson's Products: Bricks Print
Johnson's Head to Toe Baby Wash (9 oz. or Larger)

Johnson's Baby Shampoo (9oz or Larger),

Johnson's Baby Lotion ( 9oz. or Larger),

Johnson's Head to Toe Fragrance Free Lotion (9oz. or Larger),

Desitin Rapid Relief or Desitin Maximum Strength.

IE: Print Your Coupon

Olay Rebate

Olay has been putting out GREAT rebates the past 2 months!

Here is one for Olay Quench! Click HERE

The turn around on their past rebates have been less that 6 weeks!

Another $3/1 Huggies Coupon!!

Print this twice!

Friday, March 19, 2010

$3/1 Huggies Jumbo Pack - HURRY!

A great coupon out for $3 off one package of Huggies (the small pack)! You can print two! Hurry - these don't last long!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Free Pastry Day at Starbucks

Get a free pastry on the morning of March 23 with the purchase of a handcrafted beverage.

Come to participating Starbucks on Free Pastry Day, March 23. Choose a delicious pastry to pair with your beverage and that tasty item is free.

$10 off $20 purchase at Kmart

This coupon has been removed from the site. It was intended for certain stores only (even though not posted on the coupon). So the PA stores are not taking them. Thanks Terri for letting me know!

Monday, March 15, 2010

$1.50/1 Oscar Mayer Bacon

HURRY!!

Ways to Donate in State College, PA

1. Appalachian Outdoors accepts gently worn sneakers and donates them to those less fortunate. Just taken them to the checkout counter in the middle of the store.

2. The Centre County Women’s Resource Center (CCWRC) accepts used cell phones and charges (make sure you delete all personal information). The phones are given to the women who have fled their homes due to domestic violence. It’s recommended that you call the CCWRC to arrange drop off.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

SuperStar Barbie $3 week of March 14

Target and Toys R Us is offering a replica of one of the original Barbie's for only $3 this week! Its called the Super Star Barbie! Think great birthday gifts and for Easter baskets.

Savings on New Released Disney Movies

When a Disney movie first comes out, it is always at its cheapest!! So, look for Princess and the Frog sales this week and combine it with this great $10 off coupon!!

And get a $5 off rebate from Band-aid!

Michael's Craft Days

Check it out!

Free Toddler Welcome Kit from Beech Nut

Sign up for our free monthly eNewsletter. It's full of comprehensive feeding tips for toddlers and resources you'll love. Plus, when you sign up, we will send you our FREE Toddler Welcome Kit. The FREE Toddler Welcome Kit includes a voucher for a FREE Let's Grow Product and Exclusive money saving coupon every month.

$5/$25 Rite Aid

Use this coupon at Rite Aid along with your other coupons - store and manufacturer for MAXIMUM savings!

New Moon Coupon

Team Jacob?
Team Edward?
I'm just Team Save $$!

Coupon Preview for State College, PA area for 3/13/10

There will be two inserts released tomorrow - Red Plum and SmartSource.
The Red Plum is not in the Pittsburgh Paper - so you may want to purchase the Philly one instead. The Red Plum is also in the Altoona Mirror, Harrisburg, and CDT tomorrow.

Not in the SC area, click here to see if the Red Plum insert is available in your area.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

How to Shop Weis' Sales

I have been reading about this great way to save more at Weis but wanted to try it first before I shared.
When Weis has their Weis Dollar Rewards where you buy so much and get a coupon at checkout (catalina coupon) for $xx of your next purchase, the prices are based on the REGULAR shelf price, not the sale!
For example -
Weis Dollar Rewards - Purchase $20 worth of participating Kelloggs products and receive $7.00 on your next order.
So ...
I purchased 6 boxes of Frosted Flakes (23oz). The shelf price was $3.69/each. The sale price was $2.50/each.
6 boxes @ $3.69 = $22.14 (notice over $20)
- sale price ($7.14)
- coupons (from inside a previous purchase box) of $5.00
= $10 paid out of pocket & received the $7 on your next order coupon!!!
NOTICE - I didn't pay $20 out of pocket for the cereal for the coupon NOR did I pay $15 when using my coupons. I only paid $10 because I purchased enough boxes at regular price to reach the $20 needs for the coupon.

I did this on two other transactions - one again with the cereal and one with the P&G deal.

The Weis Dollar Rewards on participating P&G items - purchase $35 and receive $10 on your next deal.
I purchased -
Bounty 15 roll pack - $14.99
Charmin 12 roll pack - $14.45
Crest toothpaste - $3.29
Crest toothpaste - $3.29
Total before sale prices and coupons = $36.02
Price after sale & coupons = $17.61 + $10 coupon on your next order
AND I will submit the receipt for the $10 Gift Card (link here)

Great shopping week at Weis!!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Role Model

Find out who truly is your role model - mine was Ronald Reagan .
DON'T SCROLL DOWN YET!!



FIRST, do the simple math below.
THEN, scroll down to find your hero.

It is truly remarkable just how accurate this is!

1) Pick your favorite number between 1 and 8

2) Multiply your choice by 3

3) Add 3

4) Multiply again by 3

5) You'll get a 2 digit number......maybe 42, for example

6) Add the digits together. Example 4 and 2 = 6


Now Scroll down.

With that number, see who your ROLE MODEL is from the list below:

1. Albert Einstein

2. Oprah Winfrey

3. Mother Theresa

4. Ronald Reagan

5. Bill Gates

6. Gandhi

7. Eleanor Roosevelt

8 Babe Ruth

9. Sarah Tevis

10.Winston Churchill

11.Barbara Walters

12.Dalai Lama


I know, I know...I just have that effect on people...One day you, too, can be like me....Believe it!

P.S. Stop picking different numbers!! I AM YOUR IDOL, JUST DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!

Free Starbust on Facebook

Become of Starbust on Facebook and print out a Buy One Get One Free coupon! Great for Easter Baskets!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

JC Penny Surveys on the receipt

The next time you make a purchase at JC Penny, take time to do the survey mentioned on the back (must do within 7 days) to receive 15% off your total purchase. You can combine that coupon with any other coupon out! I use the $10 off $50 from last Sundays paper with the extra 15% and it was awesome savings!

Its worth the couple of minutes!

No-Yolk's Rebate

I pick up these noodles often because they are $1.49 in store and with the $.75 coupons doubled - makes it FREE! Well, make it a MONEY MAKER with this rebate!

To receive rebate offer, up to 2.50 for the purchase of no yolks egg noodles you must: buy one no yolks product between 2/21/10 and 5/31/10, mail original form along with original UPC from product package and original store cash register receipt, with your product purchase price circled must be postmarked by midnight 6/30/10.

goes to :
CMS Rebate center
No yolks rebate
Program # Store 0909
Po Box 426008
Del Rio,TX 78842-6008

Monarch Cleaners - FREE pick up and drop off!

Recently, I sat down with my schedule and decided what items need to be deleted so I can enjoy the things I love to do. One item I knew I needed to do is stop making so many errands (especially with the kids). One I took off is dropping items off at the dry cleaners. Monarch Cleaners picks up and drops off my dry cleaning FREE! Plus, there is always coupons in the Val-U Paks for $5/$25, etc. AND they bill you at the end of the month. In the Zion area, they pick up on Tuesdays from noon to 2 PM and drop off on Fridays from noon to 2 PM.

Boost Kid Essentials Taste Challenge

BOOST® Kid Essentials Taste Challenge
Refund Information

Offer valid from September 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010, for one (1) BOOST® Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink multi-pack, chocolate flavor only.

To redeem, consumer must submit the following items:
(1) Actual UPC from BOOST® Kid Essentials chocolate flavor outer packaging and
(2) Original product receipt that shows a purchase date between September 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 of BOOST® Kid Essentials chocolate with the line item circled or highlighted and
(3) Name and address written on an index card or sheet of paper.

Consumer must send all items to:

BOOST® Kid Essentials Taste Challenge
PO Box 8143
Royal Oak, MI 48068-8143

Offer limited to one product refund per household, as defined by the mailing address of the refund request. Offer expires May 31, 2010. All refund requests must be postmarked by June 15, 2010 to be eligible for refund.
Void where prohibited. Offer valid in U.S. only.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Just Kids Resale Consignment 101 Class - THIS SATURDAY

Consignment Sales 101:
Whether you are new to consigning or have done it time and time again, we'd like to invite you to learn how to make your Just Kids Resale experience even better. Yes, there is a method to making a children’s consignment event work for you.

During this brief, yet informative workshop, a seasoned seller will teach you the ins and outs of how to be a successful consignor. You will learn the easy way to tag and prepare your items to get top dollar. You'll clear out your closets and toy space and add to your wallet at the same time…it’s a win-win all around!

Come see how you can make the Just Kids Resale an easy, stress-free, and fun way to sell and shop.

Here are some of the topics that will be discussed:

• Tagging process and how to make it quick and easy on yourself

•What sells and what doesn’t

•How to hang and present clothing for best showing

•Proper use of a tagging gun should you choose to use one

•Want to make drop-off and pick-up a breeze?...Our instructor knows how!

•Where to dig up extra items to sell and boost your bottom dollar

•How to get first dibs at the pre-sale

•What to look for when shopping

•How to make this whole process FUN!

The workshop will be held at Cool Beans Coffee Shop in downtown Bellefonte located at 141 W. High St this Saturday, March 6th at 10 AM. Please RSVP to info@justkidsresale.com

Friday, February 26, 2010

Mall Deals!

Sorry it has been so slow here on my blog. Things are good here ... just focused on clothes shopping for the kids more than groceries! So let me share some things I look for when I shop ...

Macy's - They have AMAZING clearance and has coupons out weekend for an additional % off. I found Tommy shirts for $5 each, new pair of jeans for $7.00, and some great Carter's shirts for the boys at $3.49 each.

JC Penny's - My friend, Gena, showed me her receipt last night. She found great clearance deals and her total savings was over $790! She only spent $49. This time of year (and July) is a great time to shop for clothes! Check out this $10/$25 coupon for bigger savings

The Children's Place - Michelle and I drive an hour to Altoona, IL, to The Children's Place. They have great quality clothes for great prices. Sign up for their birthday club for great coupons and always check their flyers in the mailbox and their emails for great deals! Always $5 shipping!

Gymboree - They have great clothes but a little pricey for me (I can't spend $30 on a pair of khakis for my boys). But their clearance is something to look at. Sometimes they have an in store special of an extra % off PLUS use a coupon for great savings. They have a new rewards card that is free to sign up for.

Kohl's - Always has great clearance and you can't beat Kohl's Cash! Check out their website and sign up for their emails. Sometimes they email out $5/$5 coupons - gotta love those savings!