Kroger Ad 12/22 - 12/28

Kroger's ad is similar to last week's, but here a few of the highlights:
Coke, Pepsi, or 7-Up 12-pk 4/11
Kroger Russet Potatoes 10 LB Bag $2.48
Phily Cream Cheese $1.25 - .55/2 cpn = $.75 each
Kroger Cheese 40% off
Kroger Dips or Sour Cream
Bob Evans Side Dishes $3 - .35 cpn = $2.30
Chex Mix Cereal $2.69 - $1/2 cpn - $1/2 shortcuts = $1.69 each
Frozen Pillsbury Rolls or Biscuits $1.99 - .40 cpn - $1.19
Lifesavers $1 - $1 cpn = FREE (if you haven't used these yet)
Colgate Total/ Max Fresh $2.50 - .75 cpn - $1.50 Cellfire cpn = FREE

To get Shortcuts or Cellfire cpns loaded onto your Kroger card, go to their webpages.
See my article additional krogers savings.

Meijer Super Saturday Sale 12/20/08

Prices are good 6 a.m. to midnight Saturday, December 20, 2008:

Honeysuckle Turkey $1.19 lb. (10 lbs and up)
Boneless Pork Tenderloin $2.49 lb.
Kelloggs Fruit Snacks 2/$3
Sunkist Pistachios $2.99 lb.
6 Pack Bottles 7-up, Diet Rite, A&W, Sunkist B2G3 Free
Aunt Millies Home style or Buttermilk Bread $.88
Teddy Grahams, Ritz Bits, Mac & Cheese Crackers 1/2 price
Women's outerwear 40% off
Women's hosiery 35% off
Kawasaki 20 Pc. cordless drill set $39.99
Select board games $5
New Balance Men's & Women's Tennis shoes $39.99
Recent DVD's $13.99
Fine jewelry 75% off

For a complete list of all sales go to the Meijers web page.

Coupon Update

Bad News....there will be NO coupon inserts this Sunday. I kinda expected it and will take the extra time to clean out expired coupons and check out possible deals for those that will expire 12/31 (there's only a TON of those)!!!!

An Interesting Conversation

When I was standing in line at Meijers, the lady behind me was commenting on my coupon organizer. We had a lot of time to chat, as the line was long and Meijers was slow. She said she could NEVER do all that. I reassured her that it was not a talent, just a desire to save money. She understood once I said I had four kids. Interestingly though, she commented that I was probably buying things we wouldn't eat. Looking at my groceries of frozen veggies, waffles, cereal, and salad dressing, I replied that I don't buy things that we won't eat unless I give it away. It just makes sense!!
She next proceeded to tell the people waiting behind her in the line to look at this lady up here with all these coupons!! And of course, she was very curious as I was being checked out as to my savings. The last thing I heard her say was, "And she bought a coat too for someone!!" I think I floored her, but most importantly I hope I helped her to see that saving is for everyone. It just takes time and organization.
Before I left, the cashier apologized for being so slow. "This is my second day. I hope you have items for all these coupons, because I don't have time to check. I just hope your honest or I could get fired." I looked her right in the eyes and replied, "The Lord would not bless if I tried to do something dishonest."
That must have appeased her.
I left the store hoping that in some way I had influenced two persons for Jesus. Isn't that what we are called to do.

Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."

More Walgreen Savings 12/19/08

Yes, I went back to Walgreens today (it's on my way home from Meijers!!).

3 Skippy Peanut Butter $1.50 - .60 cpn = $.90 (I've been using a lot w/ the baking)
1 Colgate toothpaste $3.19 - $2.20 WAGS cpn - .75 cpn = $.24
4 DeMet turtles $.99 - 2 $1.50 cpns = $.24 each

I had more Colgate cpns, but they were out. I still have one turtle cpn also, but I couldn't figure out how many they would let me use. Oh well, I've bought 11!!! Merry Christmas to Laurie!!

oop = $4.16
savings $18.05

Great Meijers Deals 12/19/08

I finally got to Meijers today...been too busy w/Christmas, etc.. It is definitely worth the trip (15 miles for me).

I bought
11 bags Green Giant Steamers $.79 - $1 cpn = FREE
2 Tic Tacs Chills $1.69 - $1 cpn =$.69 each
6 boxes Eggo Waffles/pancakes $1.50 - $1 cpn = $.50 each
6 Wishbone dressing $1.34 - .75 cpn = $.34 each
2 Pillsbury Crescent rolls 4/$5 - $.25 cpn = $.75 (for Christmas dinner)
2 Hillshire Farm Smokies 2/$5 - $1/2 = $4 (for Christmas party)
2 Kelloggs Frosted Flakes $1.99 - $1 cpn = $.99 each
1 Tyson Chicken Pattie Family Pak $4.50 - $1 cpn = $3.50

oop = $17.38
total savings $53.15

Walgreen's Deals 12/21 - 12/24/08

Conair Gel Grips Ionic Styler Dryer 1875 watts $10 - $10 RR = FREE (Monday only)
Chex Mix $.99 - .50 cpn = $.49
Kleenex Facial Tissue $.79 w/ in ad cpn - .50/3 cpn = $.62 each
DeMets Turtles 3.5 oz. $.99 - $1.50 cpn = FREE +
(my Walgreens did not allow for any overage)
Gillette Fusion Phenom Power or Venus Embrace Razors $9.99 - $4 RR - $4 cpn = $1.99
Reach Dental $.99 w/in ad cpn - B1G1 cpn = 2/$.99
Colgate products:spend $5, get a $1 RR; Spend $10, get a $3 RR; Spend $15 or more, get a $5 RR.
Pepsi 12-packs $3 - $3 RR/4 = $2.25 each

Remember, these prices are good only through Wednesday, December 24.

CVS Deals 12/21 - 12/27/08

Wow!!! CVS has a great ad this week!! Kinda makes up for last week's!
This includes 37 FREE (after ECB's) items Sunday and Monday :

Listerine $2.99 - $2.99 ECBs= FREE
Sally Hansen nail Color $5.99 - .50 cpn - $5.99 ECB = FREE +
Arm & Hammer Essentials starter kit $2.99 - $1 cpn - $2.99 ECB = FREE +
L'Oreal HIP Metalic eye shadow $6.99 - $2 cpn -$6.99 ECB = FREE
ThermaCare neck to arm heatwrap $2.49 - 1.50 cpn - $2.49 ECB = FREE +
Right Guard Professional $6 - .50 cpn - $6 ECB.
Zipfizz energy $5.99 - $5.99 ECB = FREE
Excedrin Express Gels 20ct $3.99 - $3.99 ECB = FREE + rebate
Alteril sleep aid $9.99 - $9.99 ECB = FREE
Halls Naturals $2.59 - B1G1 cpn - $2.59 ECB = FREE +
EAS AdvantEdge Bar $1.69 - $1.69 ECB = FREE
EAS AdvantEdge Shake 4pk $7.49 - $7.49 ECB = FREE
Zantac 150 8ct $4.99 - $1 cpn - $4.99 ECB = FREE +
Benefiber $7.29 - $2 cpn = $7.29 ECB = FREE +
Iceland Health Joint Relief $29.99 - $29.99 ECB = FREE
Slimquick $4.99 ECB = FREE
Sleepinal $8.49 - $8.49 ECB = FREE

Other good deals this week w/ECBs:
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste or Rinse $2.99 - $2 ECB = $.99
Get $5 ECB when you spend $15 on Coke products
Get $5 ECB when you spend $15 on any Clearasil products
Buy 3 American Express Gift Cards and get $10 ECB
Buy 2 Mars King Size Candy Bars and get $1 ECB

Other good deals I see:
Russel Stover Chocolates 11-12 oz. $4.99 - B2G1 FREE = 3/$9.98
Crayola products B1G1 50%
Revlon Lip or Nail B1G1 - $2 cpn = varies
Russell Stover Private Reserve $1.50 - B1G1 = 2/$1.50

A Little Downtime??

If you noticed, I hadn't been updating my blog as often lately. Sorry, if you were disappointed..I had to endure a change in systems.

But, now I'm back up and running. Would love to hear from you!!

P&G Rebates

In last Sunday's P & G coupon insert there was a new rebate program outlined:

In order to get $120 of P&G coupons,buy $50 worth of P&G Products between 12/14/08 - 1/31/09.

If you missed the insert and would like to participate, all the details can be found at the Proctor & Gamble web page.

So, save your receipts and look for great deals on P & G products!!

Great Walgreens Trip

Went to Walgreens and got a fantastic deal:

2 bags Ricola cough drops
7 boxes DeMet turtles (My daughter loves these)

Used 1 WAGS cpn, 1 Ricola cpn $1/2, 4 $1.50 turtles cpn. & $2 Register rewards.

oop = $.72!!!

Note: They would only let me use 4 coupons on the turtles, saying I would exceed the amount of the product.

***Has anyone else tried to buy these?? What were your results?? Did they let you have an overage?? Would love to hear your comments!!!!***

Menu Planning

Yes, I do have a menu this week I just haven't posted it!!

Monday: Beef stroganoff
Tuesday: tacos
Wednesday: chicken
Thursday: cheesy beans & rice
Friday: spaghetti
Saturday:fish
Sunday: chili

Jesus is the Reason

This is a busy time of the year, yes. But, remember to keep the focus on the important things. It's easy to be so overwhelmed and busy with shopping, baking, and the like that we fail to remember the real reason for the season...Jesus. The Babe born in Bethlehem is why we celebrate!! Take time to remember. Read the Christmas story found in the second chapter of Luke. Keep Christ in Christmas for without Him, there would be no Christmas.

$$$ Dollar Deals at Walgreens $$$ 12/14-12/20/08

Here's the dollar deals that I see at Walgreens this week:
Campbells cream soups 5/$4 - 40/3 cpn = $.67 each
DeMets Turtles $.99 - $1.50 cpn = FREE + overage
Ricola cough drops 3/$4 w/ in ad cpn - $1/2 cpn =3/$3
Colgate toothpaste $.99 w/ in ad cpn - $.75 cpn = $.24
Ajax dish detergent $.79 w/ in ad cpn - $.20 cpn = $.59
Progresso Soup $.99 w/ in ad cpn.- .50/2 = 2/$1.50 = $.75 each
Lindsay Olives $.99 w/ in ad cpn.

Other good deals here this week:
General Mills cereal $1.99
Skippy peanut butter 2/$3 - .40 cpn = $1.10
Lays chips B1G1
Bic Lighters 2/$5 w/ in ad cpn - $1 cpn = $1.50
Scotch Packing tape B1G1
Sunsilk shampoo B1G1 - $2/2 cpn
Ban deodorant $1.99 - .40 cpn = $1.50

$$ Dollar Deals at Krogers $$ 12/15 - 12/21/08

Kroger has some good deals this week, but nothing like the last 2 weeks of 10/$10.

dollar deals:
Kroger dips & sour cream 10/$10
Campbells cream soup 4/$3 - .40/3 cpn = $.48 each
Kelloggs rolls or biscuits $1.99 - .55 cpn = $.99

other deals:
Philly cream cheese 4/$5 - .20/2 cpn = $1.05 each
Kroger cheese - 40% - .45 Shortcuts cpn.
Breyers ice cream 3/$10 - $1 cpn = $2.33
Lays chips $2.77
Chex cereal $2.69 - $1/2cpn = $2.19 box
Kelloggs cereal $2.69 - $1cpn = $1.69
Kelloggs pop tarts $2.49 - .55 cpn = $1.49
Skyline chili can or frozen 2/$4 - .50/2 cpn = $1.50 each
Mars candy 2/$4 - $1/2cpn = $1.50 each
Hersheys candy 2/$5 - $1.50/3 cpn = $2 each
Russell Stover box chocolate $4.99 - $1 cpn = $3.99
Fresh Pineapple $1.99

$$$ Meijer Dollar Deals $$$ 12/14-12/20/08

Meijers again has some great deals this week, especially if you are planning on doing some Christmas baking.

$$ deals:
Dole Mandarin oranges $.99 - $1/2 cpn = $.50 each
Asian Sensations frozen entree 5/$10 - $.75 cpn = $1 each
Pepsi & 7-up 2 liters 5/$5
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 4/$5 - .25 cpn = $.75 each
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls 4/$5 - .40 cpn = $.45 each
Betty Crocker muffin mix 3/$5 - .40 cpn = $.87
Kelloggs cereal 3/$6 - $1 cpn = $1
Wishbone Salad dressing $3/$4 = .75 cpn = $.33 each
Yoplait yogurt 10/5 - .40/6 = $.37
Steamers $.79 - .50 cpn. = FREE + overage
Eggo Waffle 2/$3 - .75 cpn = $.50
Knorr Sides 5/$5 - .75/2 = $.50 each
Jello 6/$3
Parkay 4/$5 - .75/2 = $.75 each

Not $$, but good deals anyhow:
Sara Lee pies 1/2 off - $1/2cpn = various prices
Hillshire Farms Lil Smokies 2/$5 - $1/2cpn = $2 each
Buddig Deli Cuts $2.49 - $1 cpn = $1.49
Bob Evans Sides 2/$4 - .35 cpn = $1.30\
Swiss Miss hot chocolate - 25% - .30 cpn
Lipton tea -20% - .60 cpn
Mars/Nestle miniatures 2/4 - $1/2 = $1.50 each
Philly Cream Cheese 4/$5 - .20/2 = $1.10 each
Tyson Family Pack 2/$9 - $1 cpn = $3.50
Domino sugar 2/$5 - $1 cpn = $1.50
Betty Crocker cookie mix 3/$5 - .40 cpn = $.87
Betty Crocker Frosting 2/$3 - .50 = $.50
Smart Balance Butter 2/$4 - $1/2 = $1.50
Hellmans Mayo 2/$6 - .50 cpn = $2