Wednesday, April 25, 2012

It's Time to Say Goodbye

Hey all you couponers!  Sorry I have been mia for the past month, has it really been a month?  Gosh.  Time flies!  It is with a sad heart that I make this announcement today.  But, life intervenes in mysterious ways and my attentions have been needed elsewhere lately.  So, I am sad to announce that the Hopkins County Couponer is taking an indefinite break from the world of coupon blogging.  Not to worry, we are all healthy and the kiddos are happily anticipating that wonderful last day of school!  I hope everyone continues to Coupon for Change!  Best Wishes - Misty

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Coupon for Change (3/28-4/3)

Coupon for Change is a new weekly post to go along with the Coupon Matchups. It's simply a list of $1 and under items that would make great donation items.

Spend $1 each week as you shop and add the item(s) to your donation box. When your box is full, drop it off at your favorite food bank! You'll barely notice spending that extra dollar at the checkout.

But, you will notice what a wonderful thing you're doing when your dontation box begins to overflow! Just remember, check the expiration dates as you shop. You'll want to get items that won't expire for a while, I look for an expiration date around May 2013.

Coupon For Change at Market Place
  • Best Choice Vegetables 2/$1
  • Mount Olive Squeeze Relish $1.00 (I think there is usually a bottle for around a buck?)
  • Always Save Canned Corn or Green Beans 2/$1
Coupon For Change at Food Giant & Sureway
  • Purex $1.98 {-.50/1 Purex liquid detergent, excl trial sizes, RP 3/11 (Only 98-cents after double coupon at Sureway, **BUY IT**)
  • Best Choice Pasta or Rice Sides $0.78

    3/28 Market Place Coupon Matchup


    Market Place Coupon Matchup
    Sale Dates: Wednesday, March 28th - Tuesday, April 3rd
     **Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**
    **Items in PINK are at my **BUY IT** Price**

    Regular Weekly Ad Matchup
    • Charmin $4.48 {-.25/1 Charmin product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (exp 03/31) or -.35/1 Charmin product, PG 4/01
    • Bounty $4.48 {-.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (exp 03/31) or -$1 off Bounty Basic towels, 6 ct.+, PG 4/01
    • Bunny Bread $1.48 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15 (exp 03/31)
    • Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.18 {-.75/1 Betty Crocker SuperMoist cake mix AND Ready to Spread frosting, SS 3/25
    • Nabisco Snack Crackers $1.98 {-$1/2 Nabisco Wheat Thins Orginal crackers (Facebook) printable or -$1/2 Nabisco crackers, 9-16 oz printable
    • Splenda $5.48 {-$1 off Splenda 200 ct packets, 4 lb sugar blend, or 5 lb granulated printable or -$1 off Splenda Essentials, SS 4/01
    • Malt-o-Meal Cereal $2.58 {-$1/2 Malt-O-Meal cereals printable or -.50/1 Malt-O-Meal cereals printable
    • Post Cereal 2/$5 {-$1 off Post Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends, SS 2/26
    • Crystal Light $1.98 {-$1 off Crystal Light drink mix product (Facebook) printable or -$1/2 Crystal Light drink mix printable or -$1/2 Crystal Light product, SS 3/18
    • Cascade $6.98 {-.25/1 Cascade product, PG 4/01 or -.25/1 Cascade product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (exp 03/31)
    • Pillsbury Cookie Dough 2/$5 {-$1/2 Pillsbury cookie dough printable or -.75/2 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough, SS 1/08 (exp 03/31) or -.75/2 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough, SS 4/01
    • Prairie Farms Onion Dip or Sour Cream 2/$3 {-.35/1 Prairie Farms dip, 16 oz, RP 1/29 or -.35/1 Prairie Farms dips, 16 oz printable or -.35/1 Prairie Farms sour cream, 16 oz printable or -.35/1 Prairie Farms sour cream, 16 oz, RP 1/29
    • Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.87 {-$1/2 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls printable or -.30/1 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls, SS 1/08 (exp 03/31) or -.30/1 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls, SS 2/05 or -.40/2 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls printable or -.40/2 Pillsbury sweet rolls printable or -.40/2 Pillsbury sweet rolls or Grands! sweet rolls, SS 4/01
    • Jack's Pizza 4/$10 {-.75/1 Jack's pizza, 15-30.5 oz, March All You magazine or -.50/1 Jack's pizza (Facebook) printable or -$1/2 Jack's pizza, RP 1/29 (exp 03/31) ($1.50 after double coupon at Sureway, **BUY IT**)
    • Green Giant Frozen Vegetables 4/$5 {-$1/2 Green Giant frozen boxed vegetables, SS 3/18
    • Totino's Pizza Rolls $2.98 {-.40/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/08 (exp 03/31) or -.40/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/29 or -.40/3 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable or -.50/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable
    • Totino's Pizza Stuffers $2.98 {-.50/1 Totino's pizza stuffers printable or -.75/1 Totino's Pizza Stuffers, SS 1/29
    • Pepperidge Farms Cakes 2/$5 {-$1/2 Pepperidge Farm 3-layer cake, SS 2/05
    • Bob Evans Side Dishes $2.98 {-B1G1 Bob Evans side dish, (sign up) printable
    • Tyson Bag Chicken $5.58 {-.75/1 Tyson Chicken Nugget Bag, SS 2/12
    Non-Coupon Good Buys
    • Family Pack Chicken Tenders $1.98/lb
    • Prairie Farms Half Gallon Milk 2/$3
    • Coke of Pepsi 12-packs 3/$10
    • Best Choice Sugar $1.87
    • Best Choice Vegetables 2/$1
    • Mount Olive Squeeze Relish $1.00 (I think there is usually a bottle for around a buck?)
    • Always Save Canned Corn or Green Beans 2/$1



        3/28 Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup


        Food Giant & Sureway Coupon MatchupSale Dates: Wednesday, March 28th - Tuesday, April 3rd
        **Food Giant in Dawson does not double coupons or accept internet printables**
        **Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**
        **Items in PINK are at my **BUY IT** Price**

        Smart Shopper Savings
        (You’ll need a filled Smart Shopper Stamp Card to enjoy these prices! You’ll earn one stamp for every $5 you spend at Food Giant or Sureway.)
        • Charmin $5.48 {-.25/1 Charmin product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (exp 03/31) or -.35/1 Charmin product, PG 4/01
        • Bounty $5.48 {-.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (exp 03/31) or -$1 off Bounty Basic towels, 6 ct.+, PG 4/01
        Regular Weekly Ad Matchup
        • A.1 Steak Sauce $2.99 {-$1 off A1 steak sauce, 10 oz+, SS 3/11
        • Purex $1.98 {-.50/1 Purex liquid detergent, excl trial sizes, RP 3/11 (Only 98-cents after double coupon at Sureway, **BUY IT**)
        • Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes 3/$5 {-.50/2 Betty Crocker boxed potatoes, excl Potato Buds and pouch, SS 2/05 (exp 03/31) or -.50/2 Betty Crocker box or pouch potatoes, excl potato buds, SS 3/25 or -.50/2 Betty Crocker boxed potatoes, excl buds and pouch printable
        • Jack's Pizza 4/$10 {-.75/1 Jack's pizza, 15-30.5 oz, March All You magazine or -.50/1 Jack's pizza (Facebook) printable or -$1/2 Jack's pizza, RP 1/29 (exp 03/31) ($1.50 after double coupon at Sureway, **BUY IT**)
        • Betty Crocker Cake Mix 4/$5 {-.75/1 Betty Crocker SuperMoist cake mix AND Ready to Spread frosting, SS 3/25
        • Prairie Farms 1/2 Gal Orange Juice $2.48 {-.45/1 Prairie Farms orange juice, half gal, RP 1/29
        • Farm Rich Snacks $4.98 {-.75/1 Farm Rich snack printable or -$1 off Farm Rich queso cheese bites (Facebook) printable
        • King's Hawaiian Rolls $2.98 {-$1/2 King's Hawaiian dinner rolls, 12 pk printable
        • Fisher Boy Fish Sticks $5.98 {-$1 off Fisher Boy product, 16 oz+, SS 3/11 or -.75/1 Fisher Boy product printable
        • Smart Ones 5/$10 {-$3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, SS 8/07 or -$3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones printable or -$4/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones products printable
        • Green Giant Frozen Vegetables $1.28 {-$1/2 Green Giant frozen boxed vegetables, SS 3/18
        • Nabisco Snack Crackers 2/$4 {-$1/2 Nabisco Wheat Thins Orginal crackers (Facebook) printable or -$1/2 Nabisco crackers, 9-16 oz printable
        • Del Monte Fruit Cups 2/$4 {-$1/2 Del Monte fruit cups, RP 1/08 (exp 03/31)
        • Pop Secret $2.98 {-.50/2 Pop Secret products, RP 2/19 (exp 03/31)
        • Ziploc Bags or Containers $2.98 {-$1/2 Ziploc bags, SS 3/04 or -$1/2 Ziploc bags, SS 3/25 or -$1/2 Ziploc containers, SS 3/04 or -.50/1 Ziploc product, SS 3/18
        • Cascade $5.98 {-.25/1 Cascade product, PG 4/01 or -.25/1 Cascade product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (exp 03/31)
        • Sea Best Tilapia $3.58 {-.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 1/08 or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 2/05 (exp 04/05) or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 3/04
        Non-Coupon Good Buys
        • Chicken Breasts or Tenders, Family Pack $1.98/lb
        • Best Choice Pasta or Rice Sides $0.78

        Thursday, March 22, 2012

        DIY: Dinosaur Baby Amour Shower

        Happy Thursday, y'all!  I had the pleasure of co-hosting a baby shower for my cousin, Hannah, last Saturday and I wanted to share the DIY details with you!  For starters, I babysat Hannah when she was a baby, so I was crazy excited to help plan a shower for her.  These parents-to-be are super trendy so that made planning things even more fun!  Most people woukd run screaming in the other direction when you told them you wanted to use black in their baby shower decorations!  Not to mention adding glittered dinosaurs and a table cloth wreath!  Pictures say it better, so here are a few shots from the big event; sorry the pics aren't the greatest!
        Hannah and AJ had selected a dinosaur bedding set online, so naturally I wanted to tie-in the shower and the nursery themes.  Enter, the dinosaurs!  The bedding color scheme was olive, tan, and burgundy and I just couldn't find enough party-ware to match those colors.  Then I stumbled upon a Black, White, and Green package of napkins at Hobby Lobby.  It had a big lime green center surrounded by a black and white paisley print border.  The print is called Mandalay Bay and of course I used a 40% off coupon when I purchased them!  With my color scheme selected it was off to the computer to create the invitations.  Luckily, we saved a ton on postage and printing by using the Event feature on Facebook.  Then I created the "thank you" tags.  The round ones ended up being toppers for mini-cupcakes, while the rectangle ones got attached to the tulle circles filled with green and white spearmints from the local super center.
        I have been admiring DIY wreaths forever online and was so happy when I finally came across these grape-vine like wreaths at the Dollar Tree.  Originally I was looking for foam wreaths but couldn't find any in a size or price that I wanted.  Dollar Tree had two sizes and I opted for the larger one.  I then took three plastic table cloths and cut them into strips about 3x9 inches.  Then I wrapped each strip around the wreath in bunches of three and tied them with a tiny rubber band.  I bought solid black frames at the Dollar Tree for the photo collages.  I took the pictures myself at the Madisonville City Park, created the collages in Photoshop, and had them printed on regular paper at Office Max for 49-cents each!  Compared to almost 3-bucks for an actual photo, I thought that was awesome savings!
        Hannah and AJ brought along their baby book for guests to sign and we setup the table with another collage picture and baskets of the thankyou mints.  The parent's-to-be actually tied all of those mints (with a little help from their brother and sister-in-law).  It's amazing how festive simple, white tulle circles  and skinny green and black ribbon look in a coordinating basket!  We ended up with a few extra dinosaurs so one of them landed there on the sign-in table.  That collage is actually just the combination of the "photo booth" strips I had created to place on the tables for guest to enjoy.
        We used green and black plastic table cloths from Dollar General for a nice contrast.  The two sizes of paper plates in black and green really helped dress up the table cloths, too!  For the center pieces, I used a glass candle stick from the Dollar Tree and topped it with a Styrofoam Circle.  I attached a piece of scrapbook paper to the top of the foam and covered the edge with green ribbon.  Then the "photo strips" leaned nicely against the pedestal.  The dinosaurs came from the toy isle at Dollar General and I used Krylon Glitter Blast spray paint to give them a nice sparkle!  My back porch is covered in green glitter!  I love it!
        See the pedestal in the left hand picture above?  That's a white plate from the Dollar Tree hot-glued onto a green ice cream bowl from the local super center (it's turned upside down, and came in a package of two).  I got the most compliments for those chocolate chip cookies you see on top of the pedestal.  Yep, everyone loved those Pillsbury cookies from the mega event at Kroger.  I found a set of four white bowls at Target and hot-glued them to glass candle holders to make a nifty peanut dish!  In the center photo you see the round cake with the topper I made in Photoshop.  I had it printed on regular paper at Office Max, then I cut it out and laminated it at home.  I taped toothpicks to the back and sat right on top of the cake!  Dad-to-be, decorated the bar with lots of lanterns/balls and what-ever-those-things are called circles.  The lanterns came in packs of three at Hobby Lobby and those little round decorations came in packages of four or five at Party City.  On another table, that's not pictured, we had bowls of nacho chips and jars of salsa.  To disguise the glass salsa jars, I cut scrapbook paper to fit around the jars; super easy and super cute and super inexpensive.
        We ran out of rectangular table cloths and had to use the round ones for the gift table.  But, I really think I prefer the cool swag it created and will have to keep that in mind for future events!  I made the banner in photoshop.  Each letter is a 4x6 that I printed at the one-hour-photo.  I used hot-glue to attach each picture to a length of green ribbon from the Dollar Tree.  That super, adorable diaper cake you see in the center photo was even cuter in person.  One of the guests made it as Hannah's gift and I couldn't help but admire it!

        Well, that's all the pictures I have to share.  A lot of hot-glue when into the making of this baby shower, and here's the list of other things!

        Hobby Lobby (accumulated over several shopping trips, not all in one trip!)
        Napkins (less 40% with internet printable coupon)
        Tulle Circles (less 40% with internet printable coupon)
        Various prints of 12x12 Scrapbook Paper
        Krylon Glitter Blast Spray Paint (less 40% with internet printable coupon)
        Paper Lantern Balls (less 40% with internet printable coupon)
        Local Super Center (or "the brown store" as my daughter affectionately calls it!)
        4x6 prints from the One-Hour Photo: Invitations, Thankyou circles, Thankyou rectangles, Faux Photo Booth Strips (I orderd 100 getting the best price per print!)
        Spearmints, in a big bag from the candy isle
        Dollar Tree
        Grape-vine like Wreath
        Black 8x10 Picture Frames
        Green Ribbon
        Green Baskets
        Black rubber bands from the hair accessory isle
        Round Styrofoam discs, 2 per pack
        Glass Candle Holders (I had to order these online for store pickup, because they were always out of stock!)
        Plastic Party-ware Table Cloths
        Dollar General (I shopped a lot on the $5 off days!)
        Plastic Party-ware Table Cloths
        Plastic Dinosaurs (from the toy isle)
        Party City
        Small green and white hanging circles
        The Food
        I picked up all of the food and drinks when I found it on sale, with the exception of the cakes.  If you can make your own cake, you can just about cut your budget in half!  Next time, I think I'm going to try make the cake myself!

        Wednesday, March 21, 2012

        3/21 Market Place Coupon Matchup


        Market Place Coupon Matchup

        Sale Dates: Wednesday, March 21th - Tuesday, March 27th

        **Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**
        **Items in PINK are at my **BUY IT** Price**

        • Regular Weekly Ad Matchup
        Star Kist Tuna 2/$1 **BUY IT**
        -.50/1 StarKist selects ez-open can, RP 2/19
        -.50/1 StarKist Selects, March All You magazine
        -.50/1 StarKist Autentico, March All You magazine
        if these varieties are part of the sale
        Bunny Bread $1.48
        -.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15
        A1 Steak Sauce $2.75, buy one steak sauce, get a Kraft BBQ Sauce FREE **BUY IT**
        -$1 off A1 steak sauce, 10 oz+, SS 3/11
        (This is a good deal even without the coupon; but if you can use the manufacturer's coupon for the A1 and still get the BBQ sauce free, well, that's an awesome deal!)
        General Mills Cereal, assorted 5/$10
        -$1.10/2 General Mills Cheerios cereals printable
        -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereal printable
        -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereals printable
        -$1/3 General Mills cereals, SS 3/11
        Chex Mix $1.98
        -.60/1 Chex Mix or 100 cal snack, 4.5 oz + printable
        -.40/2 Chex Mix 4.5 oz + or 100 cal snack, SS 1/29 (exp 03/24)
        -.40/2 Chex Mix 4.5 oz+ or 100 calorie snack, SS 2/26
        Downy $4.98
        -$1 off Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Unstopables, March Ebony magazine
        -.50/1 Downy product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04
        -.50/1 Downy product, excl trial sizes, SS 3/11
        Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies $2.37
        -.55/2 Keebler cookies, 6.6 oz +, RP 2/19
        -.55/1 Keebler fudge stripes dark chocolate cookies, 11.5 oz , RP 2/19
        -.70/1 Keebler Fudge Stripes dark chocolate cookies printable
        Bounty $6.98
        -.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04
        Crystal Light 3/$5
        -$1/2 Crystal Light product, SS 3/18
        -$1/2 Crystal Light drink mix printable
        -$1 off Crystal Light drink mix product (Facebook) printable
        Charmin $6.98
        -$1 off Charmin any product, March Ebony magazine
         -.25/1 Charmin product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04
        Velveeta Cheesy Potatoes $1.98
        -.75/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets dinner kits or Cheesy Potatoes, SS 3/18
        -.50/1 Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets dinner kit (Facebook) printable
        Capri Sun $1.98
        -B3G1 Capri Sun product, max $2.60, SS 3/18
        Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese 2/$5
        -.35/1 Prairie Farms cottage cheese, 16 oz printable
        Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.48
        -.30/2 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands biscuits, SS 1/08
        -.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits, SS 2/05
        -.40/3 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands! biscuits, SS 3/11
        Healthy Choice Steamers 2/$5
        -$1/2 Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers printable
        Totino's Pizza $1.00 **BUY IT**
        -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/08
        -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/29
        -.75/3 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, SS 2/26
        (75-cents each or less, depending on coupon; Spring Break is right around the corner!)
        Totino's Pizza Rolls $2.98
        -.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/08
        -.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/29
        -.50/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable
        -.40/3 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable
        North Star Novelties $1.98 **BUY IT**
        -.50/1 Prairie Farms North Star frozen treat printable
        (Normally Prairie Farmscoupons say DO NOT DOUBLE, but this printable doesn't!)
        Sea Best Frog Legs $19.98
        -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 1/08
        -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 2/05
        -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 3/04
        • Non-Coupon Good Buys
        Ground Chuck $2.18/lb Family Pack
        Green Cabbage $0.28/lb
        Dr. Pepper, Rc, Pepsi 12-packs 3/$10
        Chips Ahoy Cookies $1.98  **BUY IT** (These are just slightly less expensive at Kmart)
        Cool Whip $0.68 **BUY IT**
        Country Style Ribs $1.68/lb


          3/21 Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup


          Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup

          Sale Dates: Wednesday, March 21th - Tuesday, March 27th

          **Food Giant in Dawson does not double coupons or accept internet printables**
          **Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**
          **Items in PINK are at my **BUY IT** Price**

          • Smart Shopper Savings
          (You’ll need a filled Smart Shopper Stamp Card to enjoy these prices! You’ll earn one stamp for every $5 you spend at Food Giant or Sureway.)

          Sparkle Paper Towels $5.48
          -$1 off Sparkle paper towels, 6 ct. +, March All You magazine
          Star Kist Tuna $0.58 **BUY IT**
          -.50/1 StarKist selects ez-open can, RP 2/19
          -.50/1 StarKist Selects, March All You magazine
          -.50/1 StarKist Autentico, March All You magazine
          (if these varieties are part of the sale)
          Bunny Bread $1.00
          -.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15

          • Regular Weekly Ad Matchup
          Prairie Farms Ice Cream 2/$5
          -.40/1 Prairie Farms square ice cream, half gallon printable
          Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 2/$3
          -.30/2 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands biscuits, SS 1/08
          -.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits, SS 2/05
          -.40/3 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands! biscuits, SS 3/11
          Birds Eye Vegetables 4/$5
          -$1 off Birds Eye product wyb Mrs. Paul's or Van de Kamp's ParchmentBake, March All You magazine
          -$1/2 Birds Eye frozen vegetables (Facebook) printable
          Pepperidge Farms Cakes 2/$5
          -.50/1 Pepperidge Farm 3-layer cake, SS 2/05
          Totino's Pizza 4/$5
          -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/08
          -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/29
          -.75/3 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, SS 2/26
          (75-cents each or less, depending on coupon; Spring Break is right around the corner!)
          Totino's Pizza Rolls 4/$5
          -.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/08
          -.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, SS 1/29
          -.50/2 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable
          -.40/3 Totino's Pizza Rolls printable
          Fisher Boy Fish Sticks $2.48
          -$1 off Fisher Boy product, 16 oz+, SS 3/11
          -.75/1 Fisher Boy product printable
          Sister Schuberts Rolls 2/$5
          -.50/1 Sister Schubert's rolls, March All You magazine
          -.50/1 Sister Schubert's homemade rolls printable
          General Mills Cereal, assorted 2/$4
          -$1.10/2 General Mills Cheerios cereals printable
          -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereal printable
          -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereals printable
          -$1/3 General Mills cereals, SS 3/11
          Velveeta Cheesy Potatoes 2/$4
          -.75/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets dinner kits or Cheesy Potatoes, SS 3/18
          -.50/1 Kraft Velveeta Cheesy Skillets dinner kit (Facebook) printable

          • Non-Coupon Good Buys
          Best Choice Vegetables 2/$1 **BUY IT**
          Pepsi 12-packs 3/$10
          Cool Whip $0.79 **BUY IT**
          Ore Ida Fries $2.48 **BUY IT**
          Sirloin Roasts $1.98/lb


            Coupon For Change (3/21-3/27)

            Coupon for Change is a new weekly post to go along with the Coupon Matchups. It's simply a list of $1 and under items that would make great donation items.

            Spend $1 each week as you shop and add the item(s) to your donation box. When your box is full, drop it off at your favorite food bank! You'll barely notice spending that extra dollar at the checkout.

            But, you will notice what a wonderful thing you're doing when your dontation box begins to overflow! Just remember, check the expiration dates as you shop. You'll want to get items that won't expire for a while, I look for an expiration date around May 2013.

            Coupon For Change at Market Place
            • Star Kist Tuna 2/$1 **BUY IT**
            -.50/1 StarKist selects ez-open can, RP 2/19
            -.50/1 StarKist Selects, March All You magazine
            -.50/1 StarKist Autentico, March All You magazine
            (if these varieties are part of the sale)
            • A1 Steak Sauce $2.75, buy one steak sauce, get a Kraft BBQ Sauce FREE **BUY IT**
            -$1 off A1 steak sauce, 10 oz+, SS 3/11
            (This is a good deal even without the coupon; but if you can use the manufacturer's coupon for the A1 and still get the BBQ sauce free, well, that's an awesome deal!)
            • Totino's Pizza $1.00 **BUY IT**
            -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/08
            -$1/4 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/29
            -.75/3 Totino's Crisp Crust Party Pizza, SS 2/26
            (75-cents each or less, depending on coupon; Spring Break is right around the corner!)

            Coupon For Change at Food Giant & Sureway
            • Best Choice Vegetables 2/$1 **BUY IT**

              Tuesday, March 20, 2012

              Printable: Suave


              Save 50-cents on ONE Suave Product
              At first glace I passed on this Coupons.com printable for Suave.  Then, I noticed that it can be used on several Suave products, including deodorant! 

              Take this coupon to the grocery store and watch it double!  Just be prepared if you're shopping at Market Place, the register won't scan the new, longer bar code and they may refuse the coupon.  No worries, it'll scan at Kroger!  And I read on I Heart Kroger that there are several Suave products on sale this week!

              Or, if you're willing to pay a little more, use it at CVS where deodorant is priced $1 this week (plus they have an ECB deal that you may want to checkout).  And, since the CVS price is advertised, you can price match it at Walmart! 

              Deodorant makes a great donation item, too!  I already have several in my donation box!  I always look for ways to Coupon for Change and the Suave deodorant coupons never disappoint me.  Don't worry, the picutre above says "print limit reached" because I already printed it from my computer, but there should be copies available for you to print!  Just click here, to print your copy!

              Dollar General: Save $5 on Saturday (5/24)

              There's a couple good things going on at Dollar General this week!  First, Saturday (3/24) will be another day to save $5 off your $25 purchase!  Head over to their coupon page and print the coupon right from your computer! 

              If you're in the market for bathroom cleaner, be sure to print the Dollar General Store Coupon for $1 off Scrubbing Bubbles.  These are on sale for $2.50 this week and there is a $2/2 manufacturer's coupon from the 3/11 Smart Source.  I was able to pick up two cans for $2; the register would only accept one of the Dollar General store coupons.  If you happen to have a $1/1 manufacturer's coupon (I couldn't find one), you can get a can of cleaner for as low as 50-cents!  You can use the DG coupon on ANY scrubbing bubbles item, too.

              Kmart: Double Coupons ALL Week

              If you haven't heard, it's another week of Kmart Doubles!  Same rules apply so be ready to shop for $25 in merchandise from Grocery, Beauty, and Health.  I was all set to pick up super cheap All detergent yesterday only to find an empty shelf!  Good job couponers, good job!  No worries, ask and you shall receive, a rain check, that is.  If you arrive at the store only to find an empty shelf, be sure to head over to customer service for that rain check.  And, remember, the double coupon rule limits you to four like products.  You can visit Cuckoo for Coupon Deals for a great coupon matchup to help you prepare your shopping list!

              All You Magazine, pick up your March copy

              Just a quick note to remind you to grab the March issue of All You magazine if you haven't already.  The April issue should be hitting the checkout lanes at Walmart in the next few days or so!

              Friday, March 16, 2012

              Culinary Crafts: Finger Lickin' Good

              I just knew this week's Culinary Crafts article was going to be a good one as soon as I read the title Finger Lickin' Good!  You may or may not know this about me, but I am not a bird person.  I think birds are beautiful and I have several ceramic birds sitting around the house.  I have recently developed a thing for owls.  I blame my mother who had an owl print from Home Interiors when I was a kid.  I even have faux eggs in jars in my kitchen.  So, I guess I am a bird person; just not real birds!  Any hoo, I really enjoyed Leigh's recount of her adventures with raising chickens.  Hearing her say it was like an Easter egg hunt everyday just about had me planning where I could put a coop!  Don't tell my husband, he'll be dragging me off to the flea market!  The more I read of Leigh's story, the more reminded I was of a series of books by Doreen Cronin featuring the antics in Farmer Brown's barnyard.  Leigh, if you're reading this (and I know you will!) I think your story would make one hilarious children's book!  And to top it all off, Leigh has another round of yummy recipes for us this week.  I gotta ask, is that Orange Chicken the same as the stuff you get at the Chinese restaurants in malls?  I've never tried it, but I've got a family memeber who gets it and think I might try out Leigh's recipe for our next get together!  I'm pinning it, are you?  Have a great weekend everybody!

              Printable: Jif Peanut Butter

              Whew, it's finally Friday!  Take a minute and head over to I Heart Kroger for the link to a great peanut butter coupon!  That's right!  Finally we have a coupon for Jif peanut butter!  In over a year of couponing, this is the first Jif coupon I've come across.  I am beyond thrilled.  It was originally posted yesterday, but it's still printing this morning, at least it printed for me!  Don't miss it!

              3/18 Sunday Coupon Preview

              Look forward to two coupon inserts this Sunday, a Red Plum and a Smart Source!  Here's your preview list!

              RedPlum 3/18 Coupon PreviewAlka-Seltzer Save $1/1 Plus Allergy Fast Relief Formula (6/30)
              Alka-Seltzer Save $1/1 Plus product (6/30)
              Alka-Seltzer Save $1/1 product (6/30)
              C&H Save $.40/1 24oz Organic or 32oz Washed Raw sugar product (4/30)
              C&H Save $.40/1 4lb or 5lb granulated sugar (4/30)
              C&H Save $.65/1 Organic Light or Amber Agave Nectar (4/30)
              Covergirl Save $.50/1 Lip or Eye product (4/30) ETS
              Covergirl Save $2/1 Tone Rehab Foundation (4/30) ETS
              Gain Save $.50/1 detergent, fabric softener, sheets, dryer bar or scent booster (4/30) ETS
              Gain Save $1.50/1 detergents, fabric softeners, sheets, dryer bars or scent boosters (4/30) ETS
              Garnier Save $1/1 moisturizer (6/18)
              Kettle Save $1/1 4oz+ potato chips (5/12)
              L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris skincare product standard size (5/13) ETS
              L’Oreal Save $2/1 Paris RevitaLift Cr10 product (5/13)
              L’Oreal Save $2/1 preference (5/13)
              Mars Save $1/2 Easter products: M&M’s Chocolate Candies, M&M’s Minis Chocolate Candies, Minis Mix variety bags, 3 Musketeers, Twix Minis, Snickers Minis, Milky Way Minis, Dove Silky Smooth Eggs dnd no size restrictions (4/8)
              Nivea Save $2/1 Sun-Kissed Beautiful Legs or Radiant Skin lotion 6.7oz-8.4oz (4/22)
              Pringles Save $.50/1 Snack Stacks (4/30) ETS
              Pringles Save $1/4 Super Stack cans (4/30) ETS
              Purina Save $.50/1 Friskies cat treats (5/18)
              Purina Save $.50/4 5.5oz Friskies Plus cans or Indoor wet cat food (6/18)
              Purina Save $1/24 5.5oz Friskies cans or Save $1/2 12ct variety packs canned or pouches or Save $1/1 24ct variety pack canned or pouches (6/18)
              Purina Save $3/12 Mighty Dog cans or Save $3/1 12ct variety pack (5/7)
              Scope Save $.50/1 mouthwash 710mL+ (4/30) ETS
              Starburst/Life Savers/Jellybeans Save $1/2 13oz+ bags dnd (4/8)
              Suave Save $.50/1 body lotion product (4/15) ETS
              Suave Save $.50/1 Professionals styling product ets (5/15) ETS
              Suave Save $.50/2 Professionals shampoo or conditioner products (4/15) ETS
              Suave Save $.75/1 deodorant product (4/15) ETS
              Suave Save $1.50/2 Scalp Solutions shampoo or conditioner products (4/15)
              Suave Save $2/1 Professionals Keratin Infusion Smoothing Kit (4/15) ETS
              Suave B2G1 free Naturals, Men or Kids body wash products up to Save $3 (4/15) ETS
              Sundown Naturals Save $1/1 vitamin or supplement product (4/17)

              SmartSource 3/18

              Free Air Wick warmer unit wyb Scented Oil refill fragrance (exp 4/15)
              $1 off Air Wick twin pack or (2) single scented oil refills (exp 4/15)
              $2 off Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra or Compact starter kit (exp 4/15)
              $1 off Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra gadget (exp 4/15)
              $1.50 off Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra refill (exp 4/15)
              $1.50 off Air Wick Freshmatic Compact refill (exp 4/15)
              $1 off Air Wick Freshmatic Flip & Fresh (exp 4/15)
              $2/2 Air Wick candles (exp 4/15)
              $1 off Aleve product, 20 ct.+, excl Aleve-D (exp 6/30)
              $2 off Aleve D (exp 6/30)
              $4 off Allegra Allergy, 30 ct.+ (exp 3/31)
              $2 off Allegra Children’s (exp 3/31)
              $4 off Bausch+Lomb Alaway (exp 6/30)
              $1 off Bausch+Lomb Opcon-A (exp 6/30)
              $3 off Bausch+Lomb Soothe (exp 6/30)
              $1 off Bayer Aspirin, 20 ct+ (exp 6/30)
              $2 off Bic Hybrid4, Flex3, Flex4, or Soleil disposable razor (exp 4/15)
              .55/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze shelf-stable almond milk (exp 4/30)
              .55/1 Blue Diamond Almond Breeze refrigerated almond milk (exp 4/30)
              B3G1 Capri Sun product, max $2.60 (exp 4/18)
              $1 off Carefree product (exp 4/30)
              $1 off Citracal product (exp 6/30)
              $2 off Clairol Nice ‘n Easy, Natural Instincts, or Perfect 10 hair color (exp 4/30)
              $1.50 off Clean & Clear body wash (exp 4/30)
              $1 off Clean & Clear product, excl trial sizes (exp 4/30)
              $1/2 Crystal Light product (exp 4/30)
              .50/1 Dannon Danimals Crunchers, 4 pk. (exp 4/30)
              .50/1 Easy Off cooktop or BBQ grill cleaner (exp 5/18)
              .50/1 Easy Off oven cleaner (exp 5/18)
              $1 off Flinstones multivitamin (exp 6/30)
              .75/1 French’s dijon mustard (exp 6/15)
              .75/1 French’s honey dijon or horseradish mustard (exp 6/15)
              .35/1 Glass Plus product (exp 5/18)
              .50/1 Gorton’s product (exp 6/23)
              $2 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on diapers (exp 4/14)
              $1 off Huggies diapers (exp 4/14)
              $2 off Huggies Pull-Ups (exp 4/14)
              $1 off International Delight iced coffee, half gal (exp 4/30)
              .50/1 Kaboom Shower, Tub & Tile or StainBuster (exp 5/31)
              .50/1 Kaboom Foam-Tastic fresh or citrus (exp 5/31)
              .50/1 Kaboom BowlBlaster or Foam-Tastic toilet cleaner (exp 5/31)
              .50/1 LimeAWay cleaner (exp 5/18)
              $5 off Luster One Hour White (exp 4/30)
              .75/1 Luster White (exp 4/30)
              $3 off Lysol No-Touch kitchen system starter kit (exp 5/1)
              Free Mail in Rebate Lysol Dual Action wipes, 35 ct., max $3 (exp 4/18)
              $1 off Mitchum product (exp 5/15)
              .50/1 Mop & Glo product (exp 5/18)
              $1/3 Nissan big cup noodles (exp 6/30)
              .75/1 o.b. product (exp 4/30)
              .75/1 Old English product (exp 5/18)
              $1 off One A Day adult or teen multivitamin (exp 5/31)
              $1 off Neosporin product (exp 6/30)
              $2 off Neosporin Essentials (exp 5/31)
              $2 off Phillips product (exp 6/30)
              $1 off Physicians Formula cosmetic (exp 6/30)
              Free Playtex tampons 20 ct. wyb 36 ct.+ box, max $5.99 (exp 5/13)
              $1 off Post Shredded Wheat (exp 4/29)
              $1 off Post Grape Nuts or Grape Nut Flakes (exp 4/29)
              $1 off Purina select dog foods, 4 lbs+ (exp 4/15)
              B1G1 Purina Beneful Baked Delights dog snacks, max $4.29 (exp 4/18)
              $3 off Rubbermaid Reveal microfiber spray mop (exp 5/1)
              $2/2 Stayfree product (exp 4/30)
              $1/2 Toblerone product (exp 5/19)
              .75/1 Velveeta Cheesy Skillets dinner kits or Cheesy Potatoes (exp 4/18)
              $1 off Woolite detergent, 50 oz+ (exp 4/29)
              $1/2 Wonderful Pistachios, 5 oz+ (exp 6/30)
              .50/1 Ziploc product (exp 6/3)

              Wednesday, March 14, 2012

              3/14 Market Place Coupon Matchup


              Market Place Coupon Matchup
              Sale Dates: Wednesday, March 14th - Tuesday, March 20th
               **Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**
              **Items in PINK are at my **BUY IT** Price**

              Regular Weekly Ad Matchup
              • Charmin Basic $4.98 {-.25/1 Charmin product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 or -$1 off Charmin any product, March Ebony magazine
              • Bounty Basic $4.98 {-.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (Pay $4.48 after double coupon for an 8-roll package **BUY IT**)
              • Bunny Bread $1.48 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15
              • Doritos 2/$5 {-.75/2 Doritos product, 11 oz +, Pepsico Moments to Save 2/26 (exp 03/17)
              • Kingsford or Matchlight Charcoal $7.98 {$2.00 off Meat when you buy Kingsford/Matchlight printable
              • Snuggle Fabric Softener or Sheets $2.48 {-.50/1 Snuggle fabric softener liquid or dryer sheets, RP 3/04 (Pay $1.48 after double coupon **BUY IT**)
              • Mr. Clean Liquid 2/$5 {-.50/1 Mr. Clean product, excl trial sizes, PG 3/04 (The coupon says ONE Mr. Clean Product and shows a picture of the Magic Erasers, it should work on these cleaners also; Pay $1.50 after double coupon **BUY IT**)
              • Healthy Choice Soups 4/$5 {-$1/3 Healthy Choice soups printable
              • Clorox $1.98 {-.25/1 Clorox liquid bleach, 82 oz + printable
              • Kellogg's Cereal $2.88 {Kellogg's Website printables or -$1/3 Kellogg's cereal, RP 3/04
              • Hefty Trash Bags $6.48 {-$1 off Hefty waste bags, RP 1/01
              • Mio Drink Mix $3.48 {-$1 off Mio or Mio Energy, SS 2/26
              • Pop-Tarts $1.98 {-$1/3 Kellogg's Pop-tarts, 8 ct.+, RP 3/04 or Kellogg's Website printables
              • Keebler Pecan Sandies $2.37 {-.55/2 Keebler cookies, 6.6 oz +, RP 2/19
              • Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 4/$5 {-.30/2 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands biscuits, SS 1/08 or -.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits, SS 2/05 or -.40/3 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands! biscuits, SS 3/11
              • Birdseye Vegetables $0.98 {-$1/2 Birds Eye frozen vegetables (Facebook) printable
              • Farm Rich Snacks $4.98 {-.75/1 Farm Rich product, SS 1/15 (exp 03/15) or -.75/1 Farm Rich snack printable
              • King's Hawaaiian Bread $3.98 {-$2 off King's Hawaiian sweet round bread printable or -$1/2 King's Hawaiian dinner rolls, 12 pk printable
              • Sea Best Raw Shrimp $19.98 {-.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 1/08 or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 2/05 or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 3/04
              • Sea Best Tilapia Fillets $15.78 {-.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 1/08 or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 2/05 or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 3/04
              Non-Coupon Good Buys
              • Fresh Red Ripe Strawberries $1.18/lb
              • Golden Rod 1/2 Gal Milk 2/$3
              • Pepsi 12-packs 3/$10
              • Luck's Canned Beans 2/$1 **BUY IT**
              • Era Liquid Detergent $2.75 (I like to pay closer to a buck-fifty or less for detergent, but without a coupon, $2.75 is a good price!)
              • Niagara Water $2.98
              • Maxwell House Coffee, Original Only $7.48
              • Best Choice Whip Topping $0.85
              • Always Save Canned Corn or Green Beans 2/$1
              • Always Save Biscuits 2/$0.98