• Save A Lot: Deals for the week of December 15-21, 2010

    Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies – $2.59
    Use $1/1 Hillshire Farm Cocktail Links & (1) Crescent Rolls Booklet (Expires 12/31/10)
    Use $1/2 coupon from 12/5 Red Plum (Expires 1/22/11)
    Use $0.75/2 printable coupon from Red Plum
    As low as $2.09 each with coupon

    Assorted Pork Chops – $1.99 per lb

    Pork Loinback Ribs – $2.99 per lb

    Pork Spare Ribs – $1.69

    Sugardale Sliced Bacon – $1.99

    Frozen Cooked Shrimp – $9.99

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).

    Fridge and Freezer

    Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese – $0.89
    Use $0.55/1 coupon from Kraft Food & Family (Expires 12/31/10)
    Use $1/3 coupon from Holiday Cravings Kraft Foods Booklet (Expires 1/2/11)
    Use $1/2 coupon peelie (Expires 3/31/11)
    Use tearpad coupon FREE Philadelphia Cream Cheese WYB Kraft Grated Parmesan (Expires 1/31/11)
    Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
    As low as $0.34 each after coupon.

    Bright & Early Breakfast Drink – $0.79

    Kraft Chunk Cheese (10 oz) – $1.79
    Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
    $1.29 each after coupon

    Creamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.99

    Household

    Wrightware Foam Plates – $0.99

    Axis Liquid Bleach – $0.99

    Produce

    Mini Carrots – $0.79

    Grocery

    Ritz Crackers – $1.79
    Use $1.50/1 printable coupon from Kraft
    Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
    Use $1/2 coupon from Kraft tear pad in stores  (Expires 12/31/10)
    As low as $0.29 each after coupon

    Libby’s Pineapple – $0.99

    Maruchan Ramen Cups – $0.33

    Baymist Cranberry Juice Cocktail – $1.99

    Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.49

    Ginger Evans Graham Cracker Crust – $1.29

    O’ Day’s Mac & Cheese – $0.33

    Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $0.99

    Ginger Evans Frosting – $1.25

    Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.39

    Ginger Evans Cake Mix – $0.89

    Shelby’s Grove Applesauce – $0.99

    Portmann’s Cocktail Sauce – $1.29

    Theodoro Plain or Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.39

    Senora Verde Dice Tomatoes with Green Chiles – $0.63

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.

    For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.

  • Save A Lot | Rite Aid: Deals for the week of December 8-14, 2010

    Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot | Rite Aid stores.

    Meats and Seafood

    Whole Fryer – $0.89 per lb

    Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies – $2.59
    Use $1/2 coupon from 12/5 Red Plum (Expires 1/22/11)
    Use $0.75/2 printable coupon from Red Plum
    As low as $2.09 each after coupon

    Ground Beef (5 lb) – $8.45

    Fridge and Freezer

    Creamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.79

    Chef Antonio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza – $2.99

    Banquet Family Size Entrees – $1.79
    Use $0.35/1 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
    Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
    As low as $1.44 each after coupon

    Gold Leaf Frozen Pie Shells (2 Ct) – $1.79

    Coburn Farms Sour Cream – $1.19

    Bologna – $0.99

    Chicken Nuggets, Patties or Strips – $4.49

    Banquet Pot Pies or Fruit Pies – $0.50
    Use $0.35/1 coupon from 10/24 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/15/2010)
    Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
    As low as $0.15 each after coupon

    Household

    Gift Wrap (50 Square Feet) – $0.99

    Ajax Dish Detergent – $0.99

    Grocery

    Pepsi & Pepsi Products (12 Packs)* – $2.50
    *You must buy 4 to get this price

    Honey Nut Cheerios – $1.79
    Use $0.75/1 coupon found in package (Expires 12/30/2010)
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    Use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/18/2010)
    As low as $1.04 each after coupon

    Lucky Charms – $1.79
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    $1.29 each after coupon

    Cookie Crisp – $1.79
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    $1.29 each after coupon

    Trix – $1.79
    Use $0.55/1 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    As low as $1.24 each after coupon

    Wylwood Vegetables (Corn, Peas, or Green Beans) – $0.49

    Shelby’s Grove Canned Fruit – $0.89

    Ginger Evans Yellow Cake Mix – $0.89

    Coburn Farms Evaporated Milk – $0.69

    Crisp Orange Juice – $2.99

    Bay Mist Cranberry Juice Cocktail – $1.99

    Theodoro Bagels – $1.39

    J. Higgs Classic Crackers – $0.89

    LeCour’s Sandwich Cookies – $1.59

    Cowboy Billy’s Baked Beans – $0.69

    Simplify Water (24 pack) – $2.49

    Morning Delight Pancake Mix – $1.00

    Morning Delight Syrup – $1.00

    Red Gold Ketchup – $1.00

    Russell Stover Bowline Boxed Chocolates – $.399

    Whitman’s Sampler B1G1F
    Use $1/1 printable coupon from Red Plum

    Bob’s Candy Canes – $0.88

    Health & Beauty

    PharmAssure Vitamins & Supplements – B1G1F
    Get $5 UP Rewards when you buy $20

    Colgate Sensitive Toothpaste – $3.50
    Get $3.50 UP Rewards
    Use $1/1 printable coupon from Colgate
    Use $0.75/1 coupon from 12/5 Smart Source (Expires 12/25/10)
    Use $0.35/1 coupon from 12/5 Smart Source (Expires 12/25/10)
    FREE + Overage after Up Rewards

    Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers – $2.29
    Use $1/1 coupon from Red Plum 2 (Expires 12/31/10)
    Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
    Use $0.50/1 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum 2 (Expires 12/31/10)
    As low as $1.29 each after coupon

    Rite Aid Balanced Nutritional Drinks – 2 for $10
    Get $2 UP Rewards when you buy two
    $4.00 each after UP Rewards

    Robitussin or Dimetapp – $6.49
    Use $3/1 printable coupon from Robitussin
    Use $2/1 printable coupon from Robitussin
    Use $1/1 coupon Robitussin from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/31/10)
    Use $1/1 coupon Dimetapp from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/31/10)
    As low as $3.49 each after coupon

    Crest Toothpaste or Mouthrinse – $3.49

    Caress Body Wash,  Dove Bath Bars, Sauve Lotion, Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion – $2.49
    Use $0.50/1 Caress coupon from Coupons
    Use $0.50/1 Caress coupon from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/12/10)
    Use $1/1 Vaseline Intensive coupon from Coupons
    As low as $1.49 each with coupon

    Oral – B Refill – $19.99
    Get $5 UP Rewards
    Use $1/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble (Expires 12/31/10)
    $13.99 each after coupon and UP Rewards

    Enroll in the free Rite Aid Wellness Rewards Program and earn up to 20% off drugstore purchases as well as UP Rewards.  Remember to use any UP Rewards you currently have to get additional savings on your purchase.

    For more information about Save A Lot | Rite Aid’s coupon policies go here.

    If you discovery another coupon for additional savings let me know and I will add it.

  • Save A Lot: Deals for the week of December 12, 2010 – January 1, 2011

    Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

    Meats and Seafood

    Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies – $2.59
    Use $1/2 coupon from 12/5 Red Plum (Expires 1/22/11)
    Use $0.75/2 printable coupon from Red Plum
    As low as $2.09 each with coupon

    Assorted Pork Chops – $1.99 per lb

    Pork Loinback Ribs – $2.99 per lb

    Pork Spare Ribs – $1.69

    Sugardale Sliced Bacon – $1.99

    Frozen Cooked Shrimp – $9.99

    Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).

    Fridge and Freezer

    Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese – $0.89
    Use $0.55/1 coupon from Kraft Food & Family (Expires 12/31/10)
    Use $1/3 coupon from Holiday Cravings Kraft Foods Booklet (Expires 1/2/11)
    As low as $0.34 each after coupon.

    Bright & Early Breakfast Drink – $0.79

    Kraft Chunk Cheese (10 oz) – $1.79
    Use $1/2 printable coupon from Kraft
    $1.29 each after coupon

    Creamy Whip Whipped Topping – $0.99

    Household

    Wrightware Foam Plates – $0.99

    Axis Liquid Bleach – $0.99

    Produce

    Mini Carrots – $0.79

    Grocery

    Ritz Crackers – $1.79
    Use $1.50/1 printable coupon from Kraft
    Use $1/2 coupon from Kraft tear pad in stores  (Expires 12/31/10)
    As low as $0.29 each after coupon

    Libby’s Pineapple – $0.99

    Maruchan Ramen Cups – $0.33

    Baymist Cranberry Juice Cocktail – $1.99

    Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.49

    Ginger Evans Graham Cracker Crust – $1.29

    O’ Day’s Mac & Cheese – $0.33

    Senora Verde Tortilla Chips – $0.99

    Ginger Evans Frosting – $1.25

    Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix – $0.39

    Ginger Evans Cake Mix – $0.89

    Shelby’s Grove Applesauce – $0.99

    Portmann’s Cocktail Sauce – $1.29

    Theodoro Plain or Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – $1.39

    Senora Verde Dice Tomatoes with Green Chiles – $0.63

    Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.

    For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.

  • Save A Lot | Rite Aid: Deals for the week of December 1-7, 2010

    Here are this weeks deals at Save A Lot | Rite Aid stores.

    Meats and Seafood

    2 lb bag Frozen Cooked Shrimp – $9.99

    Oscar Mayer Ready to Eat Bacon – $2.49

    Chicken Leg Quarters (10 lb) – $4.90

    Pork Chops – $1.99 per lb

    Fresh Ground Beef (3 lb) – $5.67

    Fridge and Freezer

    Chef Antonio Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza – $2.99

    Banquet Family Size Entrees – $1.79
    Use $0.35/1 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
    Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
    As low as $1.44 each after coupon

    Banquet Pot Pies or Fruit Pies – $0.50
    Use $0.35/1 coupon from 10/24 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/15/2010)
    Use $0.60/6 coupon found in Banquet Package (Expires 2/1/2011)
    As low as $0.15 each after coupon

    World’s Fair Ice Cream – $1.99

    Country Crossings Marvella Cheese Spread – $3.49

    Hickory Springs Breakfast Originals – $0.99

    Wylwood Frozen Vegetables – $0.99

    Household

    Wrightware Foam Plates – $0.99

    Produce

    3lb Bag of Navel Oranges, Tangerines, or Grapefruit – $1.50

    Grocery

    Coke & Coke Products (12 Packs)* – $2.50
    *You must buy 4 to get this price

    Honey Nut Cheerios – $1.79
    Use $0.75/1 coupon found in package (Expires 12/30/2010)
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    Use $1/2 coupon from 11/7 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/18/2010)
    As low as $1.04 each after coupon

    Lucky Charms – $1.79
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    $1.29 each after coupon

    Cookie Crisp – $1.79
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    $1.29 each after coupon

    Trix – $1.79
    Use $0.55/1 printable coupon from Betty Crocker
    Use $1/2 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/11/2010)
    As low as $1.24 each after coupon

    M&M’sB1G1F
    Use $1/2 coupon from 11/14 Red Plum (Expires 12/25/2010)

    Cheez-It Snack Crackers – $1.79
    Use $1/3 printable coupon from Kelloggs
    $1.46 each after coupon

    Morning Delight Crescent Rolls – $1.49

    Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – $1.50

    Morning Delight Pancake Mix – $1.00

    Morning Delight Syrup – $1.00

    Del Pino’s Canned Pasta – $0.69

    Portmann’s Cocktail Sauce – $1.29

    Enhance Coffee Creamer – $1.49

    J. Higg’s Original or BBQ Cornies – $0.99

    Maruchan Ramen Cups – $0.33

    Chicken or Beef Rice on the Side – $0.69

    Nescafe Clasico Instant Coffee – $4.99
    Use $1/1  coupon from 9/12 Red Plum (Expires 12/12/2010)
    $3.99 each after coupon

    Ensure – $6.49

    Mantia Italiano Pasta – $0.79

    Health & Beauty

    All Nature Made Vitamins & Herbal Supplements – B1G1F
    Use $1/1 coupon from November All You (Expires 1/30/2011)
    Use $3/1 SAM-e printable coupon from SAM-e (Expires 1/30/2011)
    Use $1/1 SAM-e coupon from December All You (Expires 2/28/2011)
    Use $2/1 CholestOFF coupon from September All You (Expires 12/31/2010)

    Rite Aid Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, & Naproxen Sodium – B1G1F
    Get $5 UP Rewards when you buy $20

    Revlon Colorsilk Hair Color – $2
    Use $1/1 coupon from September Allure (Expires 3/31/2011)
    Use $1/1 coupon from October Cosmopolitan (Expires 3/31/2011)
    $1.00 each after coupon

    Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, & Stylers – $2.49
    Use $2/1 printable Sleek & Shine Blow Dry coupon from Garnier
    Use $1/1 Garnier Styling coupon from 11/7 Red Plum (Expires 12/15/2010)
    Use $1/1 Garnier Shampoo or Conditioner coupon from 11/7 Red Plum (Expires 12/15/2010)
    As low as $0.49 each after coupon

    Osteo Bi-Flex – B1G50%
    Get $2 UP Reward when you buy 2
    Use $5/1 printable coupon from Osteo Bi-Flex
    Use $4/1 coupon from 11/7 Red Plum insert (Expires 12/21/2010)
    Use $3/1 printable coupon from Coupons
    Use $1/1 coupon from 11/7 Red Plum insert (Expires 12/21/2010)

    Nivea and Vaseline Intensive Care Lotions – $4.99
    Use $1/1 coupon attached to the WalMart Nivea Sample (Expires 10/31/2011)
    Use $1/1 printable coupon from Print Coupons
    $3.99 each after coupon

    Abreva – $14.99
    Get $2 UP Rewards
    Use $3/1 coupon from 10/17 Red Plum insert (Expires 12/15/2010)
    Use $2/1 coupon found in package (Expires 12/31/2010)
    As low as $9.99 each after coupon and rewards

    Schick Quattro, Xtreme 3, Slim Twin, or Disposable Razor – B1G1F
    Use $3/1 printable coupon from Coupons
    Use $2/1 coupon from 10/24 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/5/2010)
    Use $1/1 coupon from 10/31 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/12/2010)
    Use $1/1 coupon from 10/24 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/5/2010)Use $1/1 coupon from peelie found at CVS (Expires 7/31/2011)
    Use $1/1 coupon from 11/21 Smart Source insert (Expires 1/2/2011)

    Efferdent Denture Cleaning Tablets – B1G1F

    Rite Aid Omeprazole – $19.99
    Get $5 UP Rewards$14.99 each after UP Rewards

    Prilosec OTC – $16.99
    Get $3 UP Rewards
    Use $3/1 coupon from 11/28 Protector & Gamble  insert (Expires 12/31/2010)
    Use $2/1 coupon found in package (Expires 8/31/2012)
    Use $1/1 coupon from 10/17  Red Plum insert (Expires 12/17/2010)
    As low as $10.99 each after coupon and rewards

    Theraflu or Triaminic – $4.00
    Get $1 UP Rewards when you buy 2
    Use $2/1 coupon from 10/17 Smart Source insert (Expires 12/4/2010)
    Use $2/1 printable coupon from Theraflu
    Use $3/2 coupon from the 11/14 Parade insert (Expires 12/31/2010)
    Use $1/1 coupon from 11/21 Smart Source insert (Expires 1/2/2011)
    As low as $1.50 each after coupon and rewards

    Enroll in the free Rite Aid Wellness Rewards Program and earn up to 20% off drugstore purchases as well as UP Rewards.  Remember to use any UP Rewards you currently have to get additional savings on your purchase.

    For more information about Save A Lot | Rite Aid’s coupon policies go here.

    If you discovery another coupon for additional savings let me know and I will add it.

  • Date Night on a Budget – Dinner

    Going on a Date Night with your spouse can be just what the whole family needs.   It is important to take time to relax and be a couple, whether you have little ones or not.   Your kids may enjoy a night away too.   One way to open the door of communication is by having a quiet meal together.

    Here are a few ways to save on the cost of eating out so you can relax when you go on your date:

    1.  Free Dinner Options

    • Gift Certificates – if you have a gift certificate to a restaurant use it when you go on your date.  Occasionally we get gift certificates for our anniversary so we save them for Date Nights.  It may be something you want to ask for your birthday or anniversary as well.   You can earn gift certificates by doing surveys or through accumulating points too.
    • Coupons – use a coupon to a restaurant that you and your spouse are wanting to go to.  If you plan ahead you can often find discounts or coupons online prior to going to a restaurant.  We have even shared a free dinner at a nice restaurant by using a coupon.  Sometimes you have to pay but if you look you can often get a meal for free.
    • Join the Club – many of the large chain restaurants offer special discounts if you sign up for their emails or newsletters.  You may get free food when they introduce a new menu item.  Even your local family owned restaurants give you special offers when you join their club.  Many restaurants offer free meal if you visit them around your birthday. If you have a favorite restaurant check and see they have a club you can join for extra savings.

    2. Discount Dinner Options

    • Restaurant.com you can get discount restaurant certificates.  We have tried many new restaurants using Restaurant.com that have since become our favorite.  You can often get the certificates at a discount.  The best is when you can get them at 80% to 90% off.  We stock up when they are at a deep discount and it allows us to have plenty of options to chose from for Date Night.  The certificates last for one year so you have plenty of time to use them.  Try it out and see how you like it!
    • Barter – there are many barter programs available such as Tradebank or you can work something out with the owner of a restaurant or chain.  If you have services or products that they can use.  We have friends that provide a service for a restaurant and they get coupons for free meals. It is worth checking out.
    • Grouponhas daily deals that you can get between 40% to 90% off.  Many times Groupon will offer great discounts on restaurants.  When you purchase a certificate you have up to a year to use it.  Select the area closest to you to find out the  deals in your area.
    • Pack a picnic for a nice dinner at a park together.  You can pack a really wonderful romantic picnic for a great price.  Pick out a favorite food you know your spouse will like for an extra special treat.  It shows your love.  Some of our best Date Nights have been relaxing over a picnic at a park.

    You can have a wonderful dinner with your spouse without breaking your budget.  It is important to take time to talk, relax, and enjoy each other.  Take turns planning where you are going.  One month you plan the meal the next month your husband plans, it allows for some great surprises and extra romance!

    Jake and I try to have at least one date night a month because it is important to us to maintain and grow our marriage.  Communication around the typical family meal is more about the kids and the events of the day then on us as a couple.  Although we may be in a season when the finances are tight we can still have a terrific date night together.  The laughter, deep conversations, and a time of relaxation is worth finding ways to make it work logistically and financially.