Friday, December 31, 2010

Freebie Friday!


Here's a picture of the things I got FREE at Dillon's today.  The only exception is the Xtra laundry detergent which was .99 cents each.  You can still print your coupons and get these same deals Here.


Here's a picture of what came in my mailbox this week!

The Purina One Dog Food was a Facebook freebie no longer available.
The Free Excedrin coupon is still available to my knowledge Here.
The Kashi cereal and coupons were mailed to me from Vocalpoint.  If you're not a member of Vocalpoint you really should be!  Sign up Here.

Stay tuned.....Tomorrow I'll post just how much I've saved in 2010 by using coupons combined with sales!

Coupon Class


Just a reminder that I will be teaching a coupon class at my home on Jan. 6, 2011.  If you're interested in attending you can email me at bhnothnagel@att.net to get more information.

Things I'll be covering are:


*Where to get coupons
*How to organize coupons
*What kinds of coupons are there?
*How to plan your shopping trip
*Stockpiling:  What is it?  Why do it?
*Plus more coupon basics!

You should leave this class with the knowledge of how to save at least 50% off your grocery budget!

If you have any questions about the class please email me or leave a comment below.
Please RSVP by noon on Thursday, 1/5/2011 so I can prepare enough supplies!
Hope to see many of you there!


~Heather

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Thrifty Thursday...some Dillon's deals for this week!



It's Thrifty Thursday!  Here's some things you can get FREE at Dillon's this week!  Dust of your printer, make sure you have ink and print these before they're gone!



Head on over here to print some Honest Tea Coupons.  The individual teas {in the organic / health food section} are reportedly on sale at Dillon's for only $1.  With this coupon doubled it makes it FREE!  You can print this coupon 3 times!
Go HERE to print a .55/1 International Delight coupon which doubles to $1 making them FREE!
Go HERE to print $1/1 coupon for Horizon organic milk making it FREE!
Coast Bar Soap (2 pk.) - $1.00
Use $1.00/1 Coast Soap or Body Wash coupon from HERE
Final Cost FREE
Here's some other great Dillon's coupon matchups...


Just added (Friday 12/31):  


Voskos Greek Yogurt $1.00
Use $1 coupon HERE (facebook offer)
.75 coupon HERE (doubles)
Final cost:  FREE!
(I can't find this at my store, but maybe some of you can find it!)



Go HERE to print a $1/1 Xtra Laundry detergent coupon.  This is on sale for $1.99, so after coupon it's .99 cents each!
Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Sausage (13.5-16 oz.) - $2.99
Use $0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked Brats coupon from HERE (doubles to $1.00)
Final Cost $1.99
Johnsonville Smoked Brats or Sausage (19.76 oz.) - $3.99
Use $0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked Brats coupon from HERE (doubles to $1.00)
Final Cost $2.99
Hormel Little Sizzlers (12 oz.) - $1.00
Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon (2.52 oz.) - $3.00
Use $0.55/2 coupon from HERE (doubles to $1.00)
Final Cost $2.50 ea.
Wholly Guacamole (14 oz.) - BOGO @ $5.49, so $2.75 ea.
Use $1.00/1 coupon from HERE
Final Cost $1.75

Turkey Hill Tea - $1.25
Use $1.00/2 Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Nature’s Accents, Lemonades, or Fruit Drinks, on 2 Half Gallons coupon from the 11/7 RP insert
Final Cost $0.75 ea.
Yoplait Yogurt (4-6 oz. single cups) - $0.50
Buy 6, Use $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt cups (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, or Whips) or any flavor Yoplait Original or Light Smoothie coupon from the 11/14 SS GM insert (doubles)
Final Cost $0.37 ea.
Parkay Margarine (8-16 oz.) - $1.00
Buy 2, Use $0.75/2 Parkay Products, any coupon form the 11/14 SS insert (doubles, expires 12/31, some Dillons locations accept expired coupons up to 14 days after the expiration date)
Final Cost $0.50 ea.
Silk PureAlmond Almondmilk (Half Gallon) - $2.99
Use $0.75/1 coupon from HERE (doubles to $1.00)
And Use $1.00/1 eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost $0.99 (Note:  I find these marked down ALL the time making them less than this!  Keep an eye out for those bright orange tags!)
Turkey Hill Tea - $1.25
Use $1.00/2 Turkey Hill Iced Tea, Nature’s Accents, Lemonades, or Fruit Drinks, on 2 Half Gallons coupon from the 11/7 RP insert
Final Cost $0.75 ea.
Yoplait Yogurt (4-6 oz. single cups) - $0.50
Buy 6, Use $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt cups (Includes Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, or Whips) or any flavor Yoplait Original or Light Smoothie coupon from the 11/14 SS GM insert (doubles)
Final Cost $0.37 ea.
Parkay Margarine (8-16 oz.) - $1.00
Buy 2, Use $0.75/2 Parkay Products, any coupon form the 11/14 SS insert (doubles, expires 12/31, some Dillons locations accept expired coupons up to 14 days after the expiration date)
Final Cost $0.50 ea.
Silk PureAlmond Almondmilk (Half Gallon) - $2.99
Use $0.75/1 coupon from HERE (doubles to $1.00)
And Use $1.00/1 eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost $0.99
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Beverage (32 oz., in organic section, not refrigerated) - $1.50
Use $0.55/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Any Carton coupon form the 6/27 SS insert or HERE (doubles to $1.00)
Final Cost $0.50
Quaker Instant Oatmeal (10.1-15.1 oz.) - $1.99
Use $1.00/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal ,Quick or Old Fashioned Oats coupon for the 9/12 RP insert
Final Cost $0.99
Note: If you still have the $2.00/1 IPs that were available awhile back that also expire 12/31, you can score Free oatmeal! (no longer available)
Blue Diamond Nut Thins Crackers (4.25 oz.) - $2.00
Use $0.75/1 Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins, any 4.25 box coupon from the 12/5 SS insert (doubles to $1.00)
Or Use $0.50/1 coupon from HERE (doubles)
Final Cost $1.00
Pop Chips (3 oz.) - $1.67
Use $1.00/1 coupon from HERE
Final Cost $0.67 ea.
This week, get $4.00 off when you buy four participating P&G products when you using your shopper’s card. All purchases must be made in a single transaction.
Charmin Bathroom Tissue (12 Double Rolls) - $5.99*WHEN YOU BUY ANY 4 Participating Items With Card. $6.99 ea - $1.00 * ADDITIONAL $3.00 OFF DIGITAL COUPON AVAILABLE * NOTE: At the bottom of the ad it states “One coupon per household, per item”, so YMMV on using both mfg. & eCoupons together. Have any of you had any luck using both coupons together recently?
Use $0.25/1 Charmin coupon from the 11/28 or 12/26 P&G insert (doubles)
And Use $3.00/1 eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost $2.49-$2.99
Bounty Paper Towels (6-8 Regular Rolls) - $5.99*WHEN YOU BUY ANY 4 Participating Items With Card. $6.99 ea With Card - $1.00
Use $0.25/1 Bounty towels coupon from the 11/28 or 12/26 P&G insert (doubles)
And Use $1.00/1 eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost $4.49-$4.99
Dawn Dishwashing Liquid (10.1-24 oz.) - $1.49*WHEN YOU BUY ANY 4 Participating Items With Card. $2.49 ea With Card - $1.00
Use $0.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal coupon from the 11/28 or 12/26 P&G insert (doubles)
Or Use $0.25/1 Dawn any coupon from the 11/28 or 12/26 P&G insert (doubles)
And Use $0.50/1 eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost FREE-$0.99
Febreze Air Effects or Set & Refresh (9.7 oz. or 1 ct.) - $1.49*WHEN YOU BUY ANY 4 Participating Items With Card. $2.49 ea With Card - $1.00
Use $1.00/1 Febreze Air Effects, any one coupon from the 11/28 P&G insert or Home Made Simple coupon booklet
Or Use $1.00/1 Febreze Set & Refresh coupon from the Home Made Simple coupon booklet
And Use $1.00/1 eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost FREE-$0.49
Cover Girl Cosmetics 20% Off *$1.00 off wyb 4 participating products
Use $1.00/1 Cover Girl product any coupon from the 11/28 or 12/26 P&G insert
Or Use $2.50/2 Cover Girl product any coupon from the 12/26 P&G insert
Final Cost varies (look for lower priced items such as makep pads, eyebrow pnecils etc for your best deals)
Olay Skin Care, Select Varieties (24-30 ct. or 0.2-6.78 oz.) 10% Off *$1.00 off wyb 4 participating products
Use $1.00/1 Olay facial moisturizer or cleanser coupon from the 12/26 P&G insert
Or Use $2.00/1 Olay Facial Cleanser coupon form the 11/14 RP insert
Or Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist facial moisturizer or cleanser coupon from the 11/28 or 12/26 P&G insert
Or Use $3.00/1 Olay Regenerist Or Pro-X Facial Moisturizer Or Cleanser coupon from the 12/12 RP insert
And Use $2.00/1 any Olay Facial Cleanser eCoupon from Dillons
Final Cost varies
Herbal Essences or Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler (5.7-14 oz.) - $1.99*WHEN YOU BUY ANY 4 Participating Items With Card. $2.99 ea With Card - $1.00
Use BOGO Herbal Essences or Aussie styler coupon from the 12/26 P&G insert
And Use $1.00/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie product coupon from the 11/28 P&G or 11/14 RP insert (expire 12/31)
Final Cost $0.50 ea.
Thanks MoneySavingMom and Frugal Fritzie for help with these matchups!




Yoplait Offer... :)



Head on over to the Yoplait Facebook page, then click on the “Calcium” tab. That’s about all I can say due to the fine print. 



Head on over to the Yoplait Facebook page, then click on the “Calcium” tab. That’s about all I can say due to the fine print. 




Head on over to the Natralia Facebook page and click on the “Free Natralia” tab to request a FREE Natralia product sample*!
* Natralia products are gentle, effective, natural skin care products from Australia. In the US, you can find our products at fine health food stores or online at GNC.com.



Arby’s is offering a free Jr. Shake at participating locations.  Just bring this printable coupon with you.  Coupon expires on 1/2.  Make sure to call your nearest location to confirm participation.


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Wednesday's Word


I'm a little late posting this today, but hey, it's still Wednesday.

Today's post is a challenge for you as we begin a new year in just a few more days.  I hope that you read this, take it to heart and decide what to do with it.

My challenge for you is to get into God's Word in 2011 and really learn it.  I'm not talking about going to church on Sunday's, or maybe even Wednesday's, hearing the sermon or doing a short lesson...although that's great.  What I'm talking about it tearing God's Word apart from cover to cover, hiding it in your heart, letting Him speak to you, learning why we exist, etc.  There is NOTHING more important in this life than getting to know the God that created you...and if you're a Christian you know this to be true.

The Bible is God's book given to us (you) that you might know Him, understand His ways, love Him with all your heart, mind, body, soul and spirit, and show this by keeping His commandments.

The enemy of our soul does NOT want you to be in the Word.  He will do anything he can to distract you from being in God's Word...but he cannot stop you from persevering.  Also, remember that the good can be the enemy of the best.  Busyness with the work of God can keep you from the Word of God.

It is clear in Scripture that the Word of God is foundation for all that we believe and do.  To neglect it is just the same as us trying to live and work without food, which leads to sickness and death.  You cannot neglect the study of God's Word and be spiritually healthy.  Just look at the church today and you will see how true that is.

So why am I challenging you in this?  Well, for starters, I'm a Christian and want you to know the joy that I have found in the Lord.  I'll be honest though...it took me a long time to really appreciate the Bible, God's Holy Word, for all that it is.  The cool thing about God's Word is that it's new every day.  I can read something this week and read it again next year and learn something completely new!

I've been incredibly blessed to be part of a wonderful Bible study this year.  I challenge you to find a good BIBLE study...one that focuses more on The Word than the words of someone else.  You'll be amazed at how much you learn and want to learn if you just get in there!
If you live in the Spfd, MO. area and would like help finding a good Bible study please leave a comment or message me and I would be glad to help you!

Psalm 119:30  The unfolding of Your Words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Purina Sample is Back AGAIN!!! HURRY!!! This is the 3rd time!!! :)



It’s back again! Go here, wait for banner #3 and click on the “Get a Free Sample” link to score a FREE Sample of Purina One SmartBlend Pet Food for Cats or dogs– your choice!

Last Chance for December Coupons!

Coupons.com
Last Chance to print coupons from coupons.com before the month is over this week! If you see one you are interested in, print it before it is gone! I'm hearing that we're about to be overwhelmed with some GREAT cereal deals so I would definitley print the cereal coupons to use on sales next week! Go here to check them all out!

FREE Barbara's Bakery Organic Cereal!

free sample coupon barbara's organic cereal

Barbara’s Bakery is offering a coupon for a FREE all-natural cereal when you send the gift of “no” to three friends.  Basically, encourage your friends to make a New Year’s Resolution to “say yes to the good stuff and no to the bad” through the Facebook application and you will receive your coupon!
Head to Barbara’s Bakery on Facebook to take advantage of this deal.

High Value Wet Ones Wipes Coupon



Here’s a new high value Wet Ones coupon! Just go here and click on the  blue “Get a Coupon” link to print a coupon valid for $1 off any Wet Ones Wipes 40 ct or larger canister, box of singles or Big Ones Wipes. Hit your browser back button to print 2 coupons per computer. I have seen Wet Ones wipes previously go on sale for $1.50, so this coupon should make for a very sweet deal!  These are great to keep in the car for those unexpected little messes!
(Thanks, Rose Knows Coupons!)

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Tuesday's Tip!




Simplify Your Life by Simplifying Your Home


This week I started deep-cleaning the house...it just seems appropriate this time of year!  You know what I mean...Christmas comes and we get more "stuff" to fill our homes with.  So far I've been able to tackle the laundry room, the family room in the basement and my preschool daughter's room.  I was also able to organize my coupon stock-pile with the help of my husband.  He's so much better at organizing than I am!  He also went through his side of the closet! (Thanks, Dear Hubby!)

Anyway, over all, I'm a pretty simple person, but something happened to me about 5 years ago that made me change my way of thinking a bit more.  It was a combination of an illness that I have and adding another child to our family along with some spiritual growth that all lead me to simplify some things in my life.

So how is it that we climb out from under all the STUFF?  Many websites offer several suggestions, but here are the three tips that I've found most useful.

Set your timer for 10-15 minutes and gather around 20 items to give away.  While going from room to room ask yourself these questions while going through your stuff:

1.  Do I use this?
2.  Do I have a place for this?
3.  Is this item useful?

If the answer is "NO" to any of these questions put the item in a bag or box so you can give it away.  Do this until your timer goes off.  As soon as the timer goes off take the stuff you've collected to Goodwill...or, if you want you could have a garage sale.  My only caution with garage sales is that at the end of the sale whatever is left you really need to take to Goodwill or you'll be stuck with the stuff again!  So take it THAT DAY!!!


So what is the purpose of simplifying your home?  Why go through all the trouble?

Come back next Tuesday and I'll share some more thoughts on this topic!

~Heather

New Cellfire coupons



Cellfire just added a bunch of eCoupons that can be loaded to your Dillon's (Kroger) card.  Just go to Cellfire and register if you haven't already, choose your store (Dillon's for those that live in Spfd,MO.) and follow the directions.
Remember, eCoupons do NOT double and can only be used once.  For example, if you bought 5 of item X the eCoupon will only come off one time.)


Current Cellfire Coupons:

.55/1 A&W Root Beer, Dr Pepper Cherry, or Orange Crush and Vanilla Cream Dessert Topper
.50/2 Betty Crocker boxed potatoes , excl buds or pouch
.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit snacks
.50/2 Betty Crocker SuperMoist cake mix AND Ready to Spread frosting
B1G1 Budweiser Genuine barbecue sauce
.75/1 Colgate Wisp , 4 ct +
.50/1 General Mills Chex Mix or Golden Grahams treats or Milk ‘n Cereal bars
.50/1 General Mills Fiber One reg or 90 cal chewy bars
.55/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios
.55/1 General Mills Lucky Charms cereal
.75/1 General Mills Rice, Corn, Wheat, Honey Nut, Chocolate, Multi-Bran or Cinnamon Chex
.40/1 Green Giant frozen bagged vegetables , 19-24 oz
.60/3 Green Giant Frozen boxed vegetables
.50/1 Green Giant Just for One vegetables
.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables
.50/1 Nature Valley granola bars
.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls
.75/2 Pillsbury Frozen Grands biscuits
.40/2 Pillsbury Italian Meal breads
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated cookie dough
.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands biscuits
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Holiday cookies
.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated pie crust
.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet rolls or Grands Sweet rolls
.50/2 Progresso soups

Walmart: FREE Athenos Greek Yogurt



Athenos Greek Yogurt $1
Use $2/2 Athenos product printable
Two FREE after coupon

And if you need more Athenos coupons you can go HERE and print $1/2 making them .50 cents each!


Thanks Mercedes!

Wags: Pay .50 cents for 2 Olay products




This week Walgreens has Olay Bodywash, lotions and soap on sale buy one get one half off.  Here are a couple of ways you can get a good deal:
Buy one 10 oz Olay body wash $4.99
Buy one 8.4 oz Olay ultra moisture lotion $4.99

Use one B1G1 Olay Lotion WYB Body Wash 11/28/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Use one $2/1 ANY Olay Soap, Body Wash or Lotion 12/26/2010 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Pay $0.50 cents for two after coupons
  If you don’t want to try this deal, you can get the two-count bars of Olay soap then:
Buy two 2ct bars of Olay Soap $2.99 each
Use two $2/1 ANY Olay Soap, Body Wash or Lotion 12/26/2010 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Pay $0.50 for 4 bars of soap

Groupon $7 for One 20-pound Propane Tank Refill!

$7.00 for One 20-pound Propane Tank Refill at General Rental Center!
This seems like a GREAT deal to me!  Just click on the GREEN Groupon banner on the right side of this post on "see today's deal", enter your information and then you can purchase!  This deal is only good today!

Birds Eye Vegetable Coupon!


"Like" Birds Eye Vegetables on their Facebook page , click on the coupon tab to print a .50 cent coupon.  This will double at Dillon's making for very cheap veggies.  In fact, if my memory serves me right, I think they're on sale for .88 cents this week?  That would be FREE veggies if so!
FYI, I couldn't print this coupon as it was one I had already printed lately.

FREE Slimfast Bar Sample (No Sam's Club Membership Required)



Go HERE to get your FREE Slim-Fast Peanut Butter Crunch Time Bar!
Thanks, Hip2Save!

Dollar General Sweepstakes



Go HERE and enter Dollar General’s new Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl or a $15.00 Dollar General Gift Card. PLUS, the 1st 20,000 that enter will receive a Free NFL Shopping bag, cool! And only residents of the following states are eligible to enter: AL, AZ, AR, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WV, or WI. Note: The site is running a bit slowly, so this one may require a bit of patience. I used Google Chrome & got through just fine.  I did this at 10:45 a.m. and was one of the first 20,000!
Thanks FrugalFritzie!

FREE Shout Color Catcher Sample




Shout has a new FREE Sample AND Coupon offer available on their Facebook page. Just head on over here and click on the “Offers” tab to request a FREE Shout Color Catcher Sample! Allow 6 weeks for delivery.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Homemade Bisquick Mix

I never actually buy Bisquick from the store.  I've found that I like my homemade version much better.  Do any of you use Bisquick (or another baking mix) regularly?  What do you make with it?
I don't use it often, but I do have a few recipes that the boys like that call for it.  HERE is a list of recipes from Cooks.com that call for Bisquick.  You can use this homemade mix as a substitute for any of these recipes.

Homemade Bisquick Mix


5 Cups all-purpose flour
1/4 Cup Baking Powder
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup butter, margarine or shortening



  1. Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  2. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks or in the freezer for longer storage.  If you use shortening it doesn't need to be refrigerated.
Makes approx: 6 cups

Available Again! Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Kodak Photo Book Coupon


If you missed out on this coupon before, I have great news for you! you can print it again from the Kodak Website. With this coupon you will be able to do this following deal at CVS this week:
Kodak Photo Books on sale buy one get one free
Use buy one get one free coupon
Two FREE photo books after coupon
You can print the coupon twice to get four free photo books. Just bring your photos in a portable USB drive or CD and create your photo book at the in-store kiosk.

Reminder!!! CVS FREE Tone Body Wash after ECB's



Just a reminder that this week you can get free Tone Body wash at CVS this week.  Go HERE to print your coupon.  If you're new to couponing this is a great first time deal to do.  Your scenario would look like this:
From 12/26-1/1/11 at CVS
Tone Body Wash $3.88  You get $3.00 ECBs (Extra Care Bucks) back when you purchase this.
Use $1.00 off Tone Body Wash coupon
Pay $2.88 plus tax OOP (Out of pocket)Get back $3.00 ECBs
Final Cost FREE plus $0.12 overage 



Walgreen's...Chex Mix Register Reward Money Maker!!!


There is a new Walgreens Chex Mix monthly Register Reward deal starting today, 12/27 and running through 1/23…
Buy 3 bags of Chex Mix = $1.50 RR
Buy 4 = $2.50 RR
Buy 5 = $3.50 RR
Deal Scenario:
Buy 5 bags of Chex Mix 8.75oz on sale for $0.99
Total = $4.95
Use 2 $1/2 coupons found in the 12/5 General Mills insert o
Plus, use the $0.50/1 coupon found here (there are some reports that this coupon isn't printing...even so, it's still money maker!)
Pay $2.45
Get back a $3.50 RR
Final cost 5 bags for FREE + a $1.05 moneymaker!
(Thanks, Wild for Wags!)