26. April 2008 by Lisa.

In the spirit of frugality, learn the real truth about the dates we find on our food packages from the grocery store. Go to www.expiredfoods.com Not only do they explain the wording (which doesn’t really take a rocket-scientist), but they give you charts on how long different food groups can last in the refrigerator and the freezer. Nice to know before you throw out those “old” items. Could save you a little cash.

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24. April 2008 by Lisa.

Through (at least) next Tuesday, Kroger has certain General Mills cereals on sale 4 for $10.  If you buy 4, you automatically get a $4 discount at the register bringing your price per box to $1.50  (following me?).

If you use your $1.00 off 2 boxes coupon, it brings the price per box down to $1.00  Not free, but cheap.

I took advantage of this and bought 16 boxes for $16.  Forgot to buy milk

Cheerios Multi-Grain is on the list!

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22. April 2008 by Lisa.

Kohls has Men’s apparel on clearance up to 90% off. Use code NEW9710 for 10% off. Kohl’s charge customers can use code EXTRAMVC15 for 15% off and code MVC6008 for free shipping. If you do not have a Kohl’s charge card, shipping is $5 flat rate. A few items of interest (before shipping and coupons)

• Croft & Barrow Mockneck Sweater $2
• Croft & Barrow Solid Turtleneck Sweater $2
• Dockers Houndstooth Scarf $2
• Arrow Sueded Fleece Crewneck Sweater $4
• Dockers Windowpane Crewneck Sweater $4
• Arrow 1/4-Zip Suede Fleece Sweater $4
• Arrow Sueded Fleece Track Jacket $5
• Croft & Barrow Sueded Fleece Crew $7
• apt. 9 Port Striped Dress Shirt $8
• Vans® Low-Rise Straight Jeans $19

Tall sizes

• Croft & Barrow Mockneck Sweater $2
• Croft & Barrow Solid Turtleneck $2
• Dockers Solid Ribbed Crewneck Sweater $5
• Dockers Windowpane Crewneck Sweater $5

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22. April 2008 by Lisa.

Go to the following URL to sign up. It will be mailed to you.

http://www.pentelarts.com/offer.php

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21. April 2008 by Lisa.

Not enough deals to get me to TOM THUMB this week.

KROGER is average with deals this week. I guess I was spoiled with all the freebies I got the last couple of weeks. Not sure if some of those are still running. Here’s how it looks this week.
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 5ct.
Sale price 10/$10
Use 25c coupons (they triple - one per transaction)
Pay 25c per can

KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce 18oz.
Sale price 1.49
Use 50c coupons (they double - one per transaction
Pay 49c per bottle

Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids square 3 cup container
Sale price 1.29
Use $1.00 off coupons
Pay 29c each

GE Energy Smart Mini Spiral Light Bulb
Sale price 2/$6
Use $1.00 off coupon
Pay $2.00 and get a free canvas shopping bag (limit 1)

Not sure about ALBERTSONS. Recently, every time I hear of a deal, it isn’t happening at my Alb’s. I’m hearing Popeye and Allen’s Frozen Vegetables are free with coupons (from a month or so ago). Use them if you have them! I haven’t confirmed this deal. Might be able to later today or tomorrow. We had a busy weekend and I’m not sure if/when I’ll get to deals this week. I’ll still post what I hear.

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20. April 2008 by Lisa.

Aside from the obvious deals that crank out ECB’s, here’s a deal I couldn’t resist. 12 oz. Herbal Essence shampoo and conditioner are on sale BOGO (Buy One, Get One free). They’re usually 3.99 each.

I used 8 coupons that were $3.00 off 2 bottles. I paid 50c per bottle. That’s half the price of the Suave I get at Walmart! No ECB’s, but it was a great deal. 16 bottles for $8. If you have any ECB’s you need to ‘waste’, that’s a great deal to take advantage of.

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20. April 2008 by Lisa.

The ad states:

Visit us Sunday, April 20th for a FREE reusable shopping bag.  This giveaway will save 99 million plastic bags & prevent over 136 million lbs. of CO2 admissions per year - which is equal to removing 13,451 cars from the road - permanently.  While supplies last.

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18. April 2008 by Lisa.

Still going today, but not sure when these deals expire:

Softsoap still 10 for $10 (use up those 35c coupons for freebies)

Brut $1.00 (use your $1.00 coupons for freebies)

Cottonelle 4roll packs are 99c (use your 25c coupons for cheapies)

Frenchs yellow and brown mustards $1 (double those 50c coupons for freebies)

Vlasic relish is $1 and I heard there is a $1 printable coupon at the Vlasic Pickles site. Not sure if there is a size specification though.

Promise Land qt. milk $2 (use the $1 coupon for cheapies)

Hormel canned chicken and meat products are $1.50 (triple the 35c coupons)

I also hear Hot Pockets, Beechnut Baby Cereal, Huggies Jumbo packs, BallPark Hot Dogs and Little Debbies are on sale.

Saw several red clearance tags all over the feminine hygiene products so keep your eyes peeled.

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18. April 2008 by Lisa.

Today I was out and about and stopped at Kroger since it’s always on my way home. I spent $2.08 OOP (out of pocket) and came home with

8 4rolls each of Cottonelle
on sale for 99c
used my 25c coupon (which tripled - one per transaction)

3 Soft soaps
on sale 10 for $10
used the rest of my 35c coupons (which tripled - one per transaction)

Yes, I had to make 8 transactions at the register, but I was the only one in line, so I didn’t break a sweat and things went smoothly. I was surprised to see all this still on sale since the new sale week started yesterday. These are unadvertised deals.

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18. April 2008 by Lisa.

Coupon at

http://www.michaels.com/411coupon/images/couponTest-III-land-page.gif

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