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September 2009
Free soy peanut butter, Starbucks coffee
Here’s my latest round-up of free items available this week.
Click here to learn about getting free coffee at your local Starbucks as part of the Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Taste Challenge. Oct. 2-Oct. 5 get a free sample of their Ready Brew coffee and Pike Place Roast coffee and try to identify which is which. You will also receive a coupon for a free tall brewed coffee for your next visit and a $1 off coupon for Starbucks Via Ready Brew.
Get a free electronic version of the Gold Medal Whole Wheat Baking Book here.
Get a free sample of Nautica fragrance for men here.
Take care of your feet with this free Kerasal exfoliating foot ointment here.
Some schools don’t allow peanut butter and some kids are allergic. There is an alternative out there. Click here for a free sample of soy butter, supposed to taste like real peanut butter. Click on the “request free sample” on the left sidebar.
Get a free sample packet from Poise here.
Kids like being recognized for their achievements and sometimes the nicest gift is giving someone a certificate for a favor. Click here to get free printable certificates to use for whatever your needs happen to be.
Click here for a coupon at Bath and Body Works for a free fragrance diffuser or refill with any $15 purchase.
TweetBigg’s triples coupons this week
Oh, there is nothing quite like the savings of a triple coupon!
Beginning Friday, Oct. 2, Bigg’s stores will be tripling coupons as part of its special birthday bash celebrating 25 years of serving area customers. Coupon values will be tripled up to 50 cents and doubled up to $1. The limit is two identical manufacturer coupons, according to a store press release.
The triple coupon special runs through Oct. 5.
In addition, Saturday, Oct. 3, get a Taste of Bigg’s from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stores will offer a variety of free samples in every department.
To get some of the coupon match-ups for the sale, check out the Little Miss Know It All blog here. She’s got some great savings lined up there!
TweetFive fabulous freebies up for grabs
Here are some freebies I included with my Saturday article you need to grab before they are gone!
Fire truck toy: Spend some quality time with your kids while teaching them a new skill at the Lowe’s Build and Grow clinic today, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kids will learn how to make their own fire truck and get a pair of safety goggles and an apron free. Pre-register and find out more here
Downy Wrinkle Releaser: Some things in life are meant to be wrinkly, but must would agree that shouldn’t be your clothes. Submit a photo to the Downy Web site of something that is wrinkled and get a print-out coupon for a free travel-sized bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser. Get it here.
Bounce Dryer Bar: It pays to do surveys. Join survey site viewpoints.com and get a free Bounce Dryer Bar to soften and freshen up your clothes in the dryer. Get it at this Web site.
Cereal: There are several free samples of cereal available. These are great for an on-the-go breakfast. Click here for a free sample box of Special K.
Pumpkin carving patterns: There is just something so fun about carving a pumpkin. Don’t pay for those expensive carving kits when all you need is a handy kitchen knife and some good ideas. Right now you can download several free and creative pumpkin patterns for your next jack-o’-lantern. Click here to download up to four different carving patterns for your jack-o-lanterns.
TweetKids make a free fire truck at workshop
Parents, mark your calendars for this Saturday. October is Safety Month, and to kick it off right Lowe’s is hosting a free Build and Grow Clinic where kids can make their own fire truck!
This Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m.-11a.m., Lowe’s will teach your kids how to build a wooden fire truck toy and/or ball toss game. Receive a free pair of goggles and a Lowe’s apron to take home along with your project.
For more information or to register for the clinic, click here.
TweetBig savings ahead at IKEA
There are some big savings ahead at IKEA, so mark your calendar.
IKEA now has weekly specials at its West Chester Twp. store. In addition to the free coffee available every morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the buy one, get one free large breakfast, you can also get discounts on furniture. These savings are only available Monday through Friday.
So for today and tomorrow you can still get the Agne bar stool, on sale for $14.99, down from the regular price of $24.99.
And get ready for next week’s special because starting Monday, Sept. 28, you can get the Klippan sofa in almas red for $249, down from $299. If you don’t like red, well there are other covers you can buy for the couch. I like that you can get different fitted covers for the sofas at IKEA. I have an IKEA sofa and right now it has a red cover but I also have a white one for when I need to wash it or if I ever decide, “Hey, I don’t want a red couch anymore.” Pretty handy.
To get the scoop on all the weekly deals and store specials exclusive to the West Chester Twp. IKEA store, click here.
Also worth noting is that there are several clearance items up for grabs at the local store. I checked it out earlier this week. Right now, there are several different fabrics on sale for $2.99/yard, curtain rods that are expandable on clearance for $3.99, and several duvet covers for $9.99 and less. Look for the yellow signs in store with the “Last Chance” lettering in red to get the discounts. Also, don’t forget to check out the clearance items set up by the “As Is” section on the far side of the store near the registers.
“As Is” is always a good section to scope out as well, many of the items are in good shape, they are just display pieces IKEA is rotating out. My husband and I got some great art prints and a kitchen island at 50 percent off thanks to “As Is” and it was all in just as good of shape as the stuff at full price.
Being frugal doesn’t mean you can’t have it all, it just means that you can have it for less!
TweetFind out how to get free ice cream today
Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free ice cream today to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The ice cream chain is hosting its 8th annual “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social” from 5-8 p.m. at stores across the country. Customers who make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation will receive a 3 ounce sample of “Jack’s Creation”— a combination of sweet cream ice cream mixed with brownie sprinkles and caramel created by a Make-A-Wish child.
From what I recall, the donation must be at least 50 cents. I went last year and the ice cream was good and the money went toward a good cause so it was worth it. I love the sweet cream ice cream at Cold Stone.
To find out more or the location nearest you, click here.
TweetGet free Special K cereal
There are a lot of cereal freebies floating around, so far I have gotten them all in the mail. Are you keeping up?
Well, here is another one, this time from Special K. Get a free sample box of cereal when you sign up here.
These are great to grab when you are on the go and it also allows you to try something new.
TweetReality show shopping for bargain hunters
Fellow blogger Jill Kelley at the Dayton Daily News has posted a sweet offer for bargain hunters. It’s your chance to be in the lime light!
It appears that the folks at The Grocery Game have joined forces with a major Los Angeles-based television production company and are seeking bargain hunters with big personalities for a new reality TV show.
To get the scoop on how you can be part of the show, check out Jill’s blog here.
TweetKroger Coupon matchups Sept. 21-27
Sorry this is so late! I hope most of you noticed the Kroger savings for this week are very similar to last week and I hope you took advantage! At last week’s shopping trip, thanks to the Mega Event and my stock of coupons I bought $114 worth of stuff and paid just $48! I was pretty happy with that and since I had been shopping in a couple weeks it seemed like an even better deal.
So use these match-ups and start saving now!
$1.49/pound ground beef
$1.48 strawberries
- $1.77 Kroger deluxe ice cream
- 75 cents via shortcuts
- Price: $1.02
- $2.99 Land O’Frost lunch meat
- 55 cents in the 8/9 RP
- Price: $1.99
- $2.99 Kashi bars
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: $2.50
- $2.49 Always or Tampax
- 50 cents via the P&G Esaver
- Price: $1.99
- $1.28 Suave Naturals and Professionals shampoos and conditioners
- $1 on 2 in the 8/2 RP
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: 78 cents
Here are the 10 Item Mega Event matchups. Buy 10 participating items, get $5 off instantly at checkout. Mix and match items to get what you need! This is the last week for the sale, so stock up!
- $2.17 Lean Cuisine Entrees
- $1 on 5 in the 9/13 RP
- Price: $1.97/ $1.47 after instant reward
- $4.47 DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen pizzas
- $1 in the 6/14 SS
- Price: $3.47/ $3 after instant reward
- $1.99 Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets
- 75 cents on 3 in the 8/23 RP
- Price: $1.65/ $1.15 after instant reward
- $2.29 Nabisco crackers
- $1 on 2 in the 8/23 S
- $1 Wheat Thins printable here
- $1 Wheat Thins Flatbread printable here
- Price: $1.29 - $1.79/ 79 cents -$1.29 after instant reward
- $1.49 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- $1 on 2 in the Kroger home mailer
- Price: $1/ 50 cents after instant reward
- $2.49 Juicy Juice
- 50 cents on 2 in the 8/9 RP
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: $2/ $1.50 after instant reward
- $2.99 Edy’s Ice Cream or Skinny Cow Frozen Treats
- $1 on Edy’s in the 8/23 RP
- $1 on Skinny Cow printable here
- Price: $1.99/ $1.50 after instant reward
- $1.99 Oscar Mayer salami, meat or turkey bologna
- $1 on 2 in Kroger home mailer
- Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
- $2.75 Jell-O pudding and gelatin 6-packs
- 60 cent printable here and here
- 50 cents on 2 in the 7/26 SS
- Price: $1.75 - $2.25/ $1.25 - $1.75 after instant reward
- $2.99 Coffee-Mate creamer
- $1 printable here
- Price: $1.99/ $1.50 after instant reward
- $2.49 Nestle Toll House morsels
- 50 cents in the 9/13 RP
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: $1.49 - $2 each/ $1 - $1.50 after instant reward
- $2.49 Oscar Mayer Lunchables
- $1 in the 8/23 SS
- $1.50 on 2 in the Kroger home mailer
- Price: $1.49 - $1.75/ $1 - $1.25 after instant reward
Get free pumpkin carving patterns
Halloween is just around the corner and so is the pumpkin carving season. I am really excited about this Halloween because my husband and I just bought our first house and there is a chance we just may get some trick-or-treaters this year! I can’t wait to carve a pumpkin and decorate the house.
If you want to make an awesome pumpkin this year but don’t know where to start, here is your chance. Click here to download up to four different carving patterns for your jack-o-lanterns.
Don’t pay for those patterns in store when you can get the same thing for free right now!
TweetFree items available this week
There’s a new crop of freebies sprouting up and I have all the goodies for you here.
Don’t forget to get your coupon for a free bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser on my earlier post here. I plan to keep this in my purse because there is nothing worse than an important meeting in a wrinkly shirt.
Bounce on over to this Web site to get a free sample of the new Bounce Dryer Bar. I have heard good things about this, I hope this freebie comes so I can try it myself. You must join Viewpoints.com (for free) to qualify.
Get a free sample of a Super Protein Bar here.
Click on the right side bar where it says Free Sample on this Web site and a receive a free belt wear gauge for your car. I think this has to do with the belts that run in your engine, but I am not sure. My hubby is a mechanic so I figure he will be able to use it!
Crock pot recipes are great when you have a busy day and want a nice, home-cooked meal waiting for you when you get home. Click here to get 12 free crock pot recipes by Martha Stewart at delish.com. You can get even more recipes here.
Enjoy some shut-eye with this free sample of Don’t Disturb Me Sleep Aid here.
Get a free post-it note pad through Jerry Parkers Printing here.
Check out what you can get for free from Walmart this week here.
TweetGet a free bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser
Some things are meant to be wrinkly, but that doesn’t include your clothes.
Right now if you submit a photo of something that is meant to be wrinkled, you can receive a coupon for a free travel-sized bottle of Downy Wrinkle Releaser. You must submit an original photo to get the bottle. I used a photo of my friend’s pug, Emma, to get mine. It’s the one I have included with this blog. Upload your own photo and get your coupon here.
TweetSave on shoes at 6pm.com
As online shopping becomes more prevalent in an ever-increasingly busy society, so are the Web sites offering the savings.
I was recently alerted by a Here’s the Deal blog reader to a fabulous site that offers some major savings on a common female vice — shoes. And we’re talking name brand.
The Web site, 6pm.com, changes it up daily with shoe specials starting at $9.95 on brands like Adidas, Nike, Jessica Simpson, Steve Madden, Puma and UGG and so many more I cannot possibly name. They offer discounts of more than 75 percent on women’s, men’s and children’s shoes as well as accessories like handbags and sunglasses. Check it out here.
You can search the site by brand name or by price. Subscribe the 6pm.com newsletter and receive e-mailed Daily Deals letting you know what the best bargain is. What seems to be the catch with this site is there is a limited amount of sizes for some styles and a limited amount of each shoe available. You need to check back early and often to make sure you’re not missing out. Also, styles are not necessarily what is new and hot on the rack.
Shipping is also a good deal, at $6.95 for your entire order no matter how much you buy.
You’re dealing with some heavy-hitters when you buy from this site, as it is owned by Amazon.com, which bought previous 6pm.com owner Zappos.com in July for about $850 million.
TweetFree cat food for your furry friend
Much like my husband, my cats never stop eating. So free food is a great thing!
Right now, Catster.com is offering a free 10-oz. bag of Royal Canin Feline Health Nutrition cat food if you register on their Web site.
To get this freebies, you must register here and create a profile for your cat with a photo. Doesn’t take very long to do. This site is kind of like the “Facebook” for cats, as far as I can tell. Once you create an account, click here to get your free cat food.
The site offers a lot of different options for your furry friends from kitten-aged on up. Grab your free bag while they last. And hey, maybe you can friend my cat Max while you’re there? ;-)
TweetScare up some fun with this free Evil Ronald McDonald mask
Some people just don’t like clowns. And some people just don’t like meat.
A new freebie is available on the McCruelty.com Web site offering a free Evil Ronald McDonald mask, stickers and pamphlets when you sign up here.
This is a limited addition pack of items. The site appears to be affiliated with PETA. It does say that the items will be delivered before Halloween.
TweetFootball and free coneys: what a match-up
What a Middies match-up! Get some football action at the Mason vs. Middletown High School game and enjoy free coneys from Gold Star Chili!
Gold Star Chili, will sponsor the Mason vs. Middletown High School football game at Mason High School Friday, Sept. 25. The company will be on-site at Friday’s football game to provide hungry fans with samples of Gold Star Chili’s famous Cheese Coneys donated by the Arbor Square Gold Star Chili restaurant. Mason High School cheerleaders will team up with Gold Star to hand out T-shirts and Gold Star Chili Coney Crates from the Arbor Square Gold Star Chili to the most spirited Comets fans. Gold Star Chili will also select one player from the game to be the official Gold Star Chili “Star of the Game,” who will receive a gift card and a football T-shirt.
Prior to Friday’s game, Mason and Middletown High Schools fans will be invited to step on the Gold Star Chili “Flavor Fanatics” stage to perform their most creative celebration dances. Fans will also be encouraged to submit their own celebration videos online at www.chilitownusa.com.
The “Flavor Fanatics” celebration dance video contest will last until November 1, 2009. At the end of the contest, the top five celebration video submissions will be posted at www.chilitownusa.com for visitors to select their favorites. The video that receives the most votes will receive free tickets to the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday, November 29, 2009, and Free 3-Ways for a Year from Gold Star Chili .
TweetGet a coupon for $100 off the ACT, SAT and PSAT
If you’ve got a kid in high school, than you need to take advantage of this incentive to save money on important testing!
Kaplan is offering a coupon for $100 off the ACT, SAT or PSAT exams on their web site if you register for October testing in September. Simply put in your zip code and find out how you can save at a testing center near you.
Get the coupon here.
These tests can be expensive, especially if your kid takes the test more than once, as many do to get better scores. These tests play an important role in a student’s ability to get into certain colleges. Also, if they get a high score, they may be eligible for scholarships. Get your kid signed up and get saving!
TweetGet your fill of freebies
Here’s my newest collection of freebies available now. Get ‘em while they last!
Click here for a free denim fishing hat. Cute!
Get a free “OMG GOP WTF?” bumper sticker here. The site sends a confirmation e-mail you have to accept before they will send the sticker.
Everyone needs a special spoon to stir their coffee. Well, get one for free here.
Shine your shoes on the go with this free Shine To Go kit here. Make sure to click the link at the bottom that says free sample.
Huggies is offer a free sample of its Little Movers product here.
TweetKroger coupon matchups Sept. 14-20
The The Buy 10, get $5 off Instant Mega Event is going on now through Sept. 27 at Kroger. If you have your own Plus Card, you should have received some coupons for this sale in the mail. I hope you hung onto them!
Here are the sales and coupon match-ups for this week. Leave a comment if you see something else.
97 cents half gallon milk
79 cents broccoli
39 cents/pound bananas
$1.99 Kroger russet potatoes 10-lbs.
99 cents/pound Honeysuckle bone-in turkey breast
- $1.88 Charmin toilet paper 4-pack
- 25 cents in the 8/30 PG
- $1 in the P&G booklet
- Price: $1.38
- $1.98 Pop Tarts
- $1 on 2 in the 8/2 Kellogg insert
- 55 cents in the 9/13 RP
- Price 98 cents - $1.48
- $1.29 Dentyne, Trident or Stride Gum Buy One Get One Free
- $1 on 3 Trident in the 8/30 SS
- $1 on 2 Trident printable here
- Price: 15 cents to 40 cents
- $1.28 Suave Naturals or Professionals shampoo and conditioner
- $1 on 2 in the 8/2 RP
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: 78 cents
Here are the 10 Item Mega Event matchups. Buy 10 participating items, get $5 off instantly at checkout. Mix and match items to get what you need!
- $2.17 Lean Cuisine Entrees
- $1 on 5 in the 9/13 RP
- Price: $1.97/ $1.47 after instant reward
- $4.47 DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen pizzas
- $1 in the 6/14 SS
- Price: $3.47/ $3 after instant reward
- $1.99 Kraft Singles, bars or shredded cheese
- $1 on 2 in the 8/9 RP
- Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
- $1.99 Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets
- 75 cents on 3 in the 8/23 RP
- Price: $1.65/ $1.15 after instant reward
- $2.29 Nabisco crackers
- $1 on 2 in the 8/23 S
- $1 Wheat Thins printable here
- $1 Wheat Thins Flatbread printable here
- Price: $1.29 - $1.79/ 79 cents -$1.29 after instant reward
- $1.49 Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- $1 on 2 in the 8/9 RP
- Price: $1/ 50 cents after instant reward
- $2.49 Juicy Juice
- 50 cents on 2 in the 8/9 RP
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: $2/ $1.50 after instant reward
- $2.99 Edy’s Ice Cream or Skinny Cow Frozen Treats
- $1 on Edy’s in the 8/23 RP
- $1 on Skinny Cow printable here
- Price: $1.99/ $1.50 after instant reward
- $1.99 Oscar Mayer salami, meat or turkey bologna
- $1 on 2 in Kroger home mailer
- Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
- $1.99 Oscar Mayer hot dogs
- $1 on 2 in the 8/23 SS
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
- $2.75 Jell-O pudding and gelatin 6-packs
- 60 cent printable here and here
- 50 cents on 2 in the 7/26 SS
- Price: $1.75 - $2.25/ $1.25 - $1.75 after instant reward
- $2.99 Coffee-Mate creamer
- $1 printable here
- Price: $1.99/ $1.50 after instant reward
- $2.49 Nestle Toll House morsels
- 50 cents in the 9/13 RP
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: $1.49 - $2 each/ $1 - $1.50 after instant reward
- $2.49 Oscar Mayer Lunchables
- $1 in the 8/23 SS
- $1.50 on 2 in the Kroger home mailer
- Price: $1.49 - $1.75/ $1 - $1.25 after instant reward
- $6.99 Boost energy drink
- $5 printable here
- $2 in the 9/13 RP
- Buy One Get One Free printable here
- Price: $3.50 - $4.99/ $3 - $4.50 after instant reward
Kroger coupon matchups Sept. 14-20
The Buy 10, get $5 off Instant Mega Event is going on now through Sept. 27 at Kroger. If you have your own Plus Card, you should have received some coupons for this sale in the mail. I hope you hung onto them!
Here are the sales and coupon match-ups for this week. Leave a comment if you see something else.
97 cents half gallon milk
79 cents broccoli
39 cents/pound bananas
$1.99 Kroger russet potatoes 10-lbs.
99 cents/pound Honeysuckle bone-in turkey breast
- $1.88 Charmin toilet paper 4-pack
- 25 cents in the 8/30 PG
- $1 in the P&G booklet
- Price: $1.38
- $1.98 Pop Tarts
- $1 on 2 in the 8/2 Kellogg insert
- 55 cents in the 9/13 RP
- Price 98 cents - $1.48
$1.29 Dentyne, Trident or Stride Gum Buy One Get One Free $1 on 3 Trident in the 8/30 SS $1 on 2 Trident printable here Price: 15 cents to 40 cents
- $1.28 Suave Naturals or Professionals shampoo and conditioner
$1 on 2 in the 8/2 RP
$1 on 2 printable here
Price: 78 cents
- Open - 9 a.m.: Breakfast Power Sandwich
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Breakfast Power Sandwich, Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad, Napa Almond Chicken Salad
- 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Brownies & Blondies, Pumpkin Spice Latte
- 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Brownies & Blondies, BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad, Napa Almond Chicken Salad
- FREE Schick Disposable Razors after ECB
- $.25 Scope Mouthwash after ECB
- $1 Schick Quattro Razor
- Buy 5 Pints of Starbucks ice cream and pay $5 after coupons/RR!
- $.50 Crest Toothpaste after RR
- $.50 Chex Mix with Printable Coupon
- $1 Money-Maker on Carefree Liners after coupons/RR!
- FREE Green Giant Vegetables with a Printable Coupon
- FREE Campbell’s Soup
- FREE Barilla Pasta
- Buy 5 Boxes of Fiber One Cereal and pay $1.75 total after coupons and Gift Card. Stop by Mommy Snacks for the coupons to save with this deal!
- FREE Market Pantry Cheese
- $1 Venom Energy Drinks
- $.43 A-1 Steak Sauce
- $.45 Martha White Cornbread Mix
- $1 Yo-Plus Yogurt
- 25 cents in the 8/30 PG
- $1 in the P&G booklet
- Price: $1.38
- 75 cents via shortcuts
- Price: 25 cents
- $1 on 2 Healthy Choice printable here
- 75 cents on Marie Callender’s printable here
- Price: $1.20 - $1.70
- $1 in the 8/30 RP
- Price: free
- $1 on 2 printable here
- Price: free
- $1 on 2 in the 8/16 SS
- Price 50 cents
- 55 cents printable here
- Price: free
- 55 cents in the 8/23 SS
- Price: free (my Kroger was out last week, so be forewarned!)
- 25 cents in the 8/30 PG
- 25 cents via P&G Esaver
- Price: 50 cents
- 75 cents and $1 in the 7/19 SS
- 75 cents and $1 in the 8/23 SS
- $1 via Cellfire
- Price: $1.50
- $2 Tylenol 8-HR in the 8/23 SS Insert (exp 11/23)
- $2 Tylenol 8-HR Printable here
- Price: 99 cents
- 35 cents in the 8/16 SS
- Price: 30 cents
Here are the 10 Item Mega Event matchups. Buy 10 participating items, get $5 off instantly at checkout. Mix and match items to get what you need!
- $2.17 Lean Cuisine Entrees
$1 on 5 in the 9/13 RP
Price: $1.97/ $1.47 after instant reward
$4.47 DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen pizzas $1 in the 6/14 SS Price: $3.47/ $3 after instant reward
$1.99 Kraft Singles, bars or shredded cheese $1 on 2 in the 8/9 RP Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
$1.99 Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets 75 cents on 3 in the 8/23 RP Price: $1.65/ $1.15 after instant reward
$2.29 Nabisco crackers $1 on 2 in the 8/23 S $1 Wheat Thins printable here $1 Wheat Thins Flatbread printable here Price: $1.29 - $1.79/ 79 cents -$1.29 after instant reward
$1.49 Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1 on 2 in the 8/9 RP Price: $1/ 50 cents after instant reward
$2.49 Juicy Juice 50 cents on 2 in the 8/9 RP $1 on 2 printable here Price: $2/ $1.50 after instant reward
$2.99 Edy’s Ice Cream or Skinny Cow Frozen Treats $1 on Edy’s in the 8/23 RP $1 on Skinny Cow printable here Net Price $1.99/ $1.50 after instant reward
$1.99 Oscar Mayer salami, meat or turkey bologna $1 on 2 in Kroger home mailer Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
$1.99 Oscar Mayer hot dogs $1 on 2 in the 8/23 SS $1 on 2 printable here Price: $1.50/ $1 after instant reward
$2.75 Jell-O pudding and gelatin 6-packs 60 cent printable here and here 50 cents on 2 in the 7/26 SS Price: $1.75 - $2.25/ $1.25 - $1.75 after instant reward
$2.99 Coffee-Mate creamer $1 printable here Price: $1.99/ $1.50 after instant reward
$2.49 Nestle Toll House Morsels 50 cents in the 9/13 RP $1 on 2 printable here Price: $1.49 - $2 each/ $1 - $1.50 after instant reward
$2.49 Oscar Mayer Lunchables $1 in the 8/23 SS $1.50 on 2 in the Kroger home mailer Price: $1.49 - $1.75/ $1 - $1.25 after instant reward
$6.99 Boost energy drink $5 printable here $2 in the 9/13 RP Buy One Get One Free printable here Price: $3.50 - $4.99/ $3 - $4.50 after instant reward
TweetGet a $25 restaurant gift certificate for just $1 now
There’s a great new deal available now on Restaurants.com. Right now, gift certificates are 90 percent off! On top of the discounts they already offer, that means you can get a $25 gift certificate for just $1.
Use code NINETY and you’ll get the discount. There does not appear to be a limit on the number of certificates you can get. Get the deal here.
Also, you can sign up for 12 months of the Dinner of the Month on Restaurant.com. Get $350 in gift certificates for only $12. Basically, you get one $25 gift certificate to use on the site for each month, plus an extra $50 certificate for signing up. If you like to eat out or need some stocking-stuffers for the holidays, this sounds like a pretty good deal! I would check to make sure there are eligible restaurants in your area you would like to dine at before signing up. Get the details here.
Make sure you check what the rules are at the restaurant you want. Some have minimum purchases and automatic gratuities applied. Many exclude alcohol purchases. Still, for the most part it is a good deal! But hurry, some certificates are already out of stock! This offer is only good for the next few days! I bought a couple for some Mexican restaurants. This makes for a pretty cheap night out.
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Got some new freebies for you to try. Check them out!
Click here for a free sample of Curel Itch Defense lotion. Just in time! My hubby just got his first tattoo and those things really itch right after you get them and they start to peel. Curel is great for tattoos and the like because it is unscented and really moisturizes. Heading into the dry winter, this will be great!
Get a free sample of Victorinox Swiss Army fragrance for men when you sign up here. It’s described as a “fresh, aromatic scent and woody masculine sensuality captures the open-air spirit of Switzerland.” Sends a confirmation e-mail after you sign up.
Freepeats is offering a free lifetime membership, a $4.95 value. Freepeats “is a way for parents to get gently-used baby, kid and maternity items like clothing, high chairs, bouncers, swings, bikes, and toys for free from other parents who have finished with them. It’s also a way to get rid of baby cast offs without having to load up the car (and the kids) and take them to the thrift store.” Seems to be a lot like Craigslist, only it’s just for kids stuff. There is a Cincinnati and Columbus group. Find out more here.
Click here for a free Slim-Fast 100 Calorie Snack Bar in the Peanut Butter Crunchtime flavor. Must have an All You subscription to sign up. Find out more about All You magazine here.
Sign up for a Kids Corner pen and pencil set for back-to-school here.
Thanks to Mommysnacks.net for this free 25 crochet patterns available here.
Sign up here with a free Luna bar. These are yummy!
TweetPanera offers freebies, fundraiser
Panera is offering free food to celebrate new menu items as well as raising funds for the Freestore Foodbank.
First off, tomorrow, Sept. 10, Panera Bread will offer various samples from its new menu, and will donate a percentage of proceeds from bread loaves and bulk bagel sales from this day to Freestore Foodbank.
Here’s the schedule of samples:
In addition, Breads of the World, the local franchisee for Panera Bread will be hosting its second annual Panerathon on Sunday, September 20, in Cincinnati. The race will begin at the Panera Bread on Paxton Road and participants will have the option to participate in a 2-mile walk/run or a 4-mile run. All proceeds will benefit Kid’s Café, a division of The Freestore Foodbank. Breads of the World encourages competitors of all ages and abilities to participate. Participants will receive an event t-shirt and a race bag filled with gifts and goodies provided by Panera Bread. The top three finishers, both male and female, as well as to the top three finishers in each age group will be awarded medals. Fresh bagels, pastries and sandwiches from Panera Bread will be available for racers as they cross the finish line. The event will also feature a special quarter-mile course for kids under the age of 12.
For more information, and for participating locations, click here about the race and here about the freebies.
TweetTons of freebies at the grocery this week
Andrea Deckard, creator of savings site Mommysnacks.net has shared a number of free items and deals to be had this week at the grocery with the help of coupons.
Find out the deals here. Below is a list outlining some of the deals you will find this week on her Web site:
I still have people asking me if coupons really can help your bottom line. I am here to tell you that they truly can!! Look at this week of deals - nearly everything is FREE! Can saving around $20 in various items you need everyday help your wallet?
If you’re new to couponing, give it a try! Many of these are printable coupons available at Mommy Snacks and you can literally print, shop and save today!
- CVS
- Walgreens
- Meijer
- Target
- Walmart
Event helps first-time homebuyers receive tax credit
The clock is ticking for first-time homebuyers wanting to cash in on the $8,000 federal tax credit available for new homeowners, as the credit expires Nov. 30. In response to the flurry of activity, Cincinnati MLS, Northern Kentucky MLS, and the Southeastern Indiana MLS are sponsoring a Super Weekend of Open Houses.
The regional event will help facilitate home shopping with Realtors showcasing as many as 2,500 MLS listed properties throughout Greater Cincinnati, northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana. The event will take place Sept. 12-13, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hours will vary from property to property.
For a list of open houses, e-mail Don Walters at donwalters@earthlink.net.
TweetEvent gives guidance to job seekers
The 225 Job Support Group will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 to offer support and encouragement for job seekers.
Rev. Dr. Peggy Garrison will lead a program on “What Do You Do Now That Everyone Has Gone Back to School?” The event will include helpful tips on starting or reactivating your job search.
The meeting will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 225 Ludlow St., in Hamilton. Coffee and tea will be served at 9 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (513) 896-5683.
TweetGet free Reese Cups, margarine, tuna, and storage bags this week at Kroger
I have been remiss, readers, in posting these savings! Alas, I am sorry. It has been crazy. But now that I am laboring on Labor Day, I am back to bringing the deals to you.
Here’s the really good deals I see this week at Kroger. If you see anything else, please leave a comment. Lots of freebies this week, like tuna, Reese Cups, margarine and storage bags!
1.69/pound ground chuck
$1.25 Kroger cheese
- $1.88 Charmin toilet paper 4-pack
- $1 Kroger ice cream novelties
- $2.20 Healthy Choice or Marie Callender’s Entree or Steamer Meals
- $1 Hefty One Zip Storage Bags
- 50 cents 5-oz. Bumble Bee chunk light tuna
- $1 Aunt Jemima breakfast
- $1 Country Crock Margarine 15-oz.
- 50 cents Reese candy
- $1 Bounty paper towels
- $2.50 Kotex products
- $2.99 Tylenol 8-Hour pain relief 24-count box
- $1 Dial liquid hand soap
Celebrate Labor Day with these free gifts
While you are enjoying your day off, I am here at the office delivering you savings. And what better way to celebrate then getting some free swag?
Here’s some of the latest freebies up for grabs now!
Click here for a free 2010 Wildlife calendar. The new year will be here before you know it!
Home Made Simple is offering another coupon booklet chock full of savings on Procter & Gamble products. Sign up for yours here.
Get a free sample of Sensis condoms here.
Sign up for the Vocal Point mailer, a great way to get great coupons and freebies, and get a free sample of Secret Clinical Strength deodorant here. This is pretty high-quality stuff I have found.
I think you may need to own some chickens to technically qualify for this one, but go here and sign up for a Purina Mills Chicken Timer.
Click here for a coupon for a free Frutista Freeze at Taco Bell. This coupon is valid through Dec. 31.
If you are willing to pay 49 cents shipping, then click here for a free sample of Natural Persimmon Tea.
Get a free cleaning pad from Easy Eyes here.
Visit your local Panera Sept. 10 and get free samples of their new fall menu. Find out more here.
If you love Starbucks, then you will love getting it free on your birthday when you sign up here. Yeah, my birthday is next month, so not too long to wait! You have to create an account with Starbucks.com and then add your birthday to it for this to work if you don’t already have an account.
Sign up with Save-A-Lot and get a free coupon booklet worth $15 here.
TweetFree burger, Clorox wipes and more
Here’s some more freebies I’ve rounded up:
If you’re a Facebook user, click here to get a free burger at TGI Friday’s
Get a free 10-day sample of Zyrtec itchy eye drops here. I may keep this around for my friends that are allergic to my cats!
Teachers, until Sept. 5 you can get a free box of Clorox wipes when you sign up here. Fight back against H1N1.
Click here for a free sample of Kotex overnight pads.
Get a free cup of Seattles Best Coffee at Borders until Sept. 7 with this coupon.
Check this list to see if a FTD florist near you is offering a free bouquet of roses for Good Neighbors Day Sept. 9.
Register here for free Clean Well hand sanitizing wipes.
TweetAwesome savings, free items at Victoria’s Secret this weekend
I’ve been missing those $10 off cards and free panties at Victoria’s Secret, but the store is now offering a lot of these savings via printable coupons online. There are several available for this weekend.
Click here to get a free 1-oz. bottle of Pink lotion, no purchase necessary.
I love this one! Get a free full-sized bottle of Sweet Dream body scrub with any purchase when you click here for a coupon.
Get a free Beauty Rush lip gloss with any store purchase when you print this coupon.
Buy a bra, get $10 off plus a free VS pant with this coupon.
So if you plan to make a trip to VS this weekend, or anytime soon as some of these don’t expire until later, make sure to pack in some savings with these coupons!
TweetAll You magazine: 24 issues for $20
Here is a sweet deal on All You Magazine, a great publication that offers savings and tips as well as tons of coupons on things you need. Often times there are free coupon items in issues, and trust me the savings packed inside this magazine pays for the subscription itself!
I want to share this great deal Andrea Deckard, a Monroe residents who heads up the fabulous savings site Mommysnacks.net, has posted:
You can get 24 Issues of All You Magazine for just $20. That is 58% off the retail price - it’s the cheapest price around right now.
This offer is only available for non-profit organizations. I have established an account to have all proceeds support my Community’s Pee Wee Football Team. This is a non-profit organization and there are some new and exciting things they are doing to grow this year. So, there is a need to raise some funds!
Given that, each sale of the magazine will give 40% to the team! I think it’s a win/win (no pun intended ;) since the magazine is GREAT, a great price, AND you are helping to support something too!
Find out how to sign up on Andrea’s site here.
TweetGet a free bar of handmade soap and lotion while supplies last
Another great freebie here.
Click here for a free bar of handmade soap while supplies last from Flic Spa. Takes 6 to 8 weeks to deliver. I used to make my own soap and it was so nice. I can’t wait to get this one in the mail!
And get a free .5 oz sample of Exederm Intensive Moisture Cream lotion and a 12-page book of coupons when you sign up here.
TweetKids eat free at IKEA this weekend
This Labor Day weekend, from Sept. 5 through Sept. 7, IKEA is offering free kids breakfasts.
Customers can choose any three kid-sized items to create a meal, including five meatballs, mac and cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, kids yogurt, two cookies, chocolate milk and more. No adult purchase is necessary, but the child must be accompanied by an adult to receive the meal. The offer is valid for children age 12 and under and is limted to one per person. The value of this meal is $2.49, according to IKEA officials.
For more information, click here.
TweetDelicious freebies to fill up your stomach and your wallet
There is a plethora of food freebies available right now, one of the best kind in my opinion because this is a great way to supplement your food stock and try something new for free.
I keep all my food freebies in a basket in the kitchen where my husband can help himself when he needs some munchies. I love the arrangement because he can eat his fill but it doesn’t cost me a dime!
So get your fill of these freebies. Most come with coupons for future savings as well!
Click here for a free sample of Bear Naked granola bars or cereal. You can track your freebie’s delivery status here. Cool!
Betty Crocker potatoes are just a click away when you sign up for this free sample.
Kashi is offering a free sample of its cereal here.
Free samples of Nestle Boost energy drinks are available here.
Get a free bottle of Country Bob’s All Purpose sauce with a coupon available here. I think Walmart carries this sauce.
And for those with kitty-cats, don’t forget to fill your feline with this free sample of wet cat food from Fancy Feast.
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