Culinary Crafts: More Christmas Cheer!

Need a last minute, crafty Christams gift?  Leigh's got you covered with some great, quick and easy, ideas!  Check out More Christmas Cheer (or iSurf) for her latest and greatest!  There are some pretty good Christmas candy coupons available now and another coming this Sunday!  You know I'm leaving her a comment, so head over and see what else I had to say!

Coupons.com We Have A Problem

If you tuned into the blog earlier today you probably saw my post for the super great $1 off ONE Mountain Dew coupon on Coupons.com  I printed my copies and put them on the desk, took my kiddo to school, and then noticed when I got home that the printed coupon says "Save $1.00 on any TWO Mountian Dew Bottles (20 oz).  What?!  You're kidding me, right?

And then I find this coupon has replaced the original coupon on the Coupons.com website.   And, if my eyes aren't deceiving me, there's even a typo on the coupon!  Doesn't the second "dew" have an "i" in it or am I seeing things?  That sloppy work just screams that Coupons.com was in a huge hurry to correct their mistake.  The conspiracy theorist in me says this a bait and switch.  But, in reality, the person who designed the coupon probably just goofed on the quantity which probably should have been TWO from the get go.

But, that doesn't mean that it's ok.  Now, here's what I encourage you to do.  You can contact Coupons.com and Mountain Dew to let them know that a misleading error has been made regarding the coupon released on Coupons.com today.  A little something like this...

This morning (12/8), the Mountain Dew coupon depicted on the Coupons.com website read "Save $1.00 on any ONE (1)  20 oz. Mountain Dew".  Unfortunately, the printed coupon stated a quantity of TWO.  Within a couple hours the wording on the coupon photo had been changed to "Save $1.00 on any TWO (2) 20 oz. Mountain Diew", matching the printed coupon from earlier.  This is not acceptable to me.  I want to know where is my coupon for $1 off any ONE (1) 20 oz Mountain Dew for which I selected and printed your coupon?  I firmly believe people make errors and that error has clearly been corrected.  However, my wallet shouldn't pay the price for a Coupons.com mistake.  Very Sincerely:

Also, give your email and mailing address.  Then, hope that they send you the correct coupon.  But, of course, don't hold your breath.  That little typo could equal A LOT of money depending on how many couponers printed it before the error was detected and corrected. 

The silver lining, is that coupon is still a pretty good one.  And it'll still be a good coupon to use at Dollar General on Saturday.  You'll just end up with two bottles of Mountain Dew instead of one.  It's not as great, but it's better than nothing at all, right?

{{HOT}} Mountain Dew Printable - Perfect for Saturday!

Save $1.00 on ONE Mountain Dew (20 oz)

Hooray!  Get a soda at the checkout for under a buck with this coupon!  Better yet, use it on Saturday at Dollar General in your $25 shopping trip!  Print your copies now before it disappears!  It'll print twice per computer!

Need A Kitten For Christmas?

Sorry, I didn't have time to chase them down for a cute picture, but I have three {maybe four} adorable little kittens that need a wonderful and loving home.  They were born on September 12th and are plenty big enough to be welcomed into a new family!  Up to this point they are all outside kitties.  There are two adorable little gray fellas and one gray mingled cutie.  I have not checked to see who's a boy and who's a girl, but if you want to know just send me an email (couponforchange@live.com) or leave a message on the facebook page or a comment on this post.  If you live in the country cats are a great addition to your outside pet family!

Box Tops 4 Education Daily Sweepstakes

I love Box Tops 4 Education!  It's a really easy way to give to your school.  I think each box top redeemed is worth 10-cents and you can find them on A LOT of products you probably already have in your kitchen {especially is you are a Kroger sale shopper!}.  Right now Box Tops has a daily chance for you to win  5,000 Bonus Box Tops for your school {if my math is working this morning that equals $500!}.  Sign up for a daily email reminder so you won't miss a day!  View a complete list of sweepstakes on the Box Tops website!  The daily reminder is for the Land O'Lakes sweepstakes, btw.  But, while you're there go ahead and enter the Totino's and Zoo Pals Sweepstakes, too!

Here's a look at Southside's Box Top Earnings as of this morning!  I know we've earned more than that, but we've still got a way to go before reaching that goal of $2,233!  Every Box Top gets Southside just a little bit closer!

12/11 Insert Preview

Thanks Southern Savers for this 12/11 preview list!

INSERT PREVIEWRP 12/11
$1 off Advil Children's product
$2 off Advil Congestion Relief, Cold, or Sinus
$1 off Advil PM product, 16 ct +
$1 off Advil product, 40 ct +
$2 off Ahh Bra product
$1 off Axe bodyspray 4 oz or deodorant 2.7-3 oz, excl trial size
$3 off Axe holiday pk
$2 off Axe shower gel or detailer, excl trial size
Free Canine Carry-Outs dog snacks max 7 oz wyb Meaty Bone dog snacks
$7 off Crest 3D White, Professional Effects or 2 Hour Express whitestrips
$1/2 Dial Nutriskin lotion, 12 oz +
$1 off Dimetapp Children's product
$1 off Duracell Coppertop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or specialty batteries
$2 off Duracell rechargeable batteries, charger or 6 pk hearing aid batteries
$1 off Ferrero Rocher product, excl single serve
$1 off Garnier Nutrisse color creme
$1/2 Goya coconut product$1/2 Hanover baked soft pretzels
$1/2 Hanover canned green beans, 38 oz +
$1/2 Hanover Gold Line frozen vegetables
$1/2 Hanover Silver Line frozen vegetables
$1/2 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner, excl trial size
$1/2 Keebler crackers, 8 oz +
$1 off Kings Hawaiian product$1 off L'Oreal Paris eye product
$1 off L'Oreal Paris eyeliner
$1 off L'Oreal Studio Line stylant
$1.50/2 Milk-Bone dog snacks
$2 off Millstone coffee, 10 oz +
$1 off Nature's Bounty product
$4 off Olay Luscious Embrace or Silk Whimsy bar soap wyb Olay product, excl trial size
$3 off Olay Pro X, Regenerist or Total Effects facial moisturizer or Smooth Finish facial hair removal duo, excl trial size
.75/1 Oral-B Pulsar, 3D White, Pro Health, Complete or any (2) Indicator or Cavity Defense manual toothbrushes
$10 off Oral-B Pulsonic or Professional Care rechargeable toothbrush
$5 off Oral-B replacement brush heads, 3 ct +
$1 off Paseo bath tissue 12 roll or paper towels 8 roll
$1.50/2 Pup-Peroni dog snacks, 4.8 oz +
$1 off Robitussin product
.50/1 Ruffies trash bags$1 off Scotties facial tissues (5) boxes or (2) multipk
$1 off Sundown Naturals product

SS 12/11
$1 off Arm & Hammer Spinbrush product
.40/1 Betty Crocker cookie mix pouch, 17.5 oz +
.75/2 Betty Crocker SuperMoist cake mix AND Ready to Spread frosting
$1 off Bissell pet product
$1 off Blink Tears or GelTears lubricating eye drops
.75/1 California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin olive oil
$1 off Centrum Reg or Specialist multivitamin
$1 off Cepacol product
$1 off CoverGirl product
$1 off Crunchmaster bag or box crackers
$1 off Delizza European-Style pastry product
$3 off Dental Guard product
.75/1 Dentek flosser or interdental cleaner, $2 +
$1 off Energizer batteries, flashlight or USB charger or charger
$1 off Everybody's Nuts bag, 7 oz +
$1/2 General Mills cereals
.50/1 General Mills Chex chocolate mix, 4.5 oz +
.50/2 General Mills Chex Mix or 100 Cal snack, 4.5 oz +
.60/3 Green Giant frozen boxed vegetables
.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables, 11 or 12 oz
.50/1 Heluva Good sour cream dip
B2G1 Hershey's Kisses, Reese's, York, Kit Kat, Bliss or Rolo chocolates, 7.8 oz +, max $3.69$1 off Hershey's Pot of Gold, Kisses or Reese's miniatures gift boxes, 6.7 oz +
$1 off L'Oreal Paris skincare product, excl trial size
$5 off L'Oreal Paris Youth Code kit
$1.50 off Lamisil product
.50/1 Mazola oil or spray
$1 off Mucinex children's or adult product
$1 off Nature Made letter vitamins, excl vitamin C
$2 off Nature Made Triple Probiotic
$1 off Opti-Free PureMoist multi-purpose disinfecting solution, 10 oz
$1 off Opti-Free PureMoist multi-purpose disinfecting solution, 10 oz twin pk
.40/2 Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls
.55/3 Pillsbury Crescent dinner rolls
.40/2 Pillsbury Italian meal breads
$1/2 Pillsbury refrigerated cookie dough
.40/2 Pillsbury Reg or Grands sweet rolls
.30/2 Pillsbury Reg or Jr Grands biscuits
.50/2 Pillsbury rolled refrigerated pie crust
$2.50 off Poise hourglass shape pads
$1 off Poise product
$1 off Precious Homestyle shredded mozzarella cheese
$7/2 Prevacid 24 hr product, 28 or 42 ct
$1/4 Progresso soups
$5/2 Purina dry dog food 11 lb +, dry cat food 16 lb + or Tidy Cats litter 35 lb + (Target coupon)
$1 off Reddi-wip product.50/1 Rips bite-size licorice, 4 oz +
$5 off Rug Doctor machine rental (Kroger coupon)
.75/2 Scotch-Brite scrub sponge, 3 pk +
$1/2 Spice Islands product
$1/2 Stella cheese cup or wedge
.50/2 Swiss Miss hot cocoaFree Target gift card $5 wyb (5) SC Johnson items (Target coupon)
$1 off Terra chips, 5 oz +
.35/1 Totino's Pizza Rolls
.50/1 Treasure Cave cheese, 4 oz +
$2.50 off Up & Up vitamin item wyb Benefiber fiber supplement (Target coupon)
$1 off Woolite Carpet & Upholstery machine formula
$1 off Woolite formula
$1 off Woolite or Bissell Stomp 'n Go

12/7: Market Place Coupon Matchup

Sale dates: Wednesday, December 7th - Tuesday, December 13th.

Regular Weekly Ad Matchup

• Wesson Oil $2.98 {-$1/2 or -.30/1 Pure Wesson vegetable oil, SS 11/13
• Bunny Bread $1.48 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 10/30
• Nabisco Premium Crackers 4/$5 {-.75/2 Nabisco crackers, 6-16 oz, SS 11/13 or Smart Source printable, if available (zip 33186) only 75-cents each after printable coupon on two!  ***HOT***
• Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes 2/$5 {Smart Source printable, if available only $1.50 each after printable!
• TGIF Appetizers $3.48 {-$5/2 Heinz frozen snacks and appetizers, (Nancys, Delimex, TGI Fridays, Bagel Bites), SS 12/04
• Bagel Bites 2/$4 {-$5/2 Heinz frozen snacks and appetizers, (Nancys, Delimex, TGI Fridays, Bagel Bites), SS 12/04
• Stouffer's Lasagna or Enchildas $9.98 {-$1 off Stouffer's family size entree, SS 9/25
• Michelina's Dinners $0.88 {Smart Source printable, if available
• Farm Rich Appetizers $4.98 {-$1 off Farm Rich product, SS 11/13 or -$1 off Farm Rich products, SS 10/23 or Farm Rich printable, if available
• Green Giant Boil-in the-Bag Vegetables 4/$5 {-.75/2 Green Giant frozen bagged vegetables, 19-24 oz, SS 11/13 or Green Giant printable, if available (if BIB Vegs are included in these coupons)
• Eggo Waffles $4.48 {Kellogg's printable, if available (I'm pretty sure the 24 count box is cheaper at Walmart, fyi!)
• Mike Sells Potato Chips 2/$3 {no coupon, but sign up for deals via the Mike Sells website!
• Bisquick $0.88 {Coupon Network printable, if available on 28oz or larger size (there are several coupons available for Bisquick but they are for 28oz or larger, I can't tell what size this one is but I am guessing it's a much smaller pack; still a good price without a coupon!)
• Kellogg's Cereal, various $3.48 {Printable, if available or Printable, if available
• TN Pride Sausage Biscuit $5.48 {TN Pride printable, if available
• TN Pride Sausage $2.78 {TN Pride printable, if available
• Prairie Farms Sour Cream or French Onion Dip $1.28 {-.50/1 Prairie Farms french onion, ranch, jalapeno fiesta, or bacon cheddar dip, 16 oz, SS 11/06 or Prairie Farms printable, if available
• Yoplait Yogurt 2/$4 {-.50/1 Yoplait fridge pack, 8 pk., SS 11/20
• Grands Biscuits $1.58 {Check your coupon caddy, you're bound to have coupons for these!  If you've used them already, look for a printable Coupons.com or CouponNetwork.com
• Ortega, various products $0.68 - $2.48 {Ortega printable, if available (sign up for the Taco Club)
• Gold Medal Flour $1.97 {Gold Medal printable, if available (if the coupon doubles, pay $1.47!)
• Red Gold Tomatoes or Tomatoe Sauce $0.87 {Red Gold printable, if available and size appropriate
• Campbell's Gravy $0.68 {-.25/1 or -.25/4 Campbell's gravy, SS 11/06
• Idahoan Casseroles or Potatoes $1.17 {-Free Idahoan Au Gratin or Scalloped homestyle casserole, max $1.69, October All You magazine or Idahoan printable, if available for pouches
• Swanson Broth $0.68 {-.50/5 Swanson broth cans, SS 11/06
• Hellmann's Mayo 2/$5 {-.25/1 Hellman's product, 16.5oz +, RP 11/13 (exp 12/11)
• Nestle Pure Life Water $3.48 {Nestle printable, if available

Non-Coupon Good Buys

• Best Choice Vegetables 2/$0.78 or 39-cents each
• Best Choice Sugar $1.87
• Dr. Pepper or RC 12 packs 3/$11
• Prairie Farms 1/2 Gallon Milk 3/$5
• Betty Crocker Brownie Mix Pouches or Bisquick $0.88
• Best Choice Cream Soups $0.68

$4 Extreme Saver "Stock-Up" List

• Best Choice Vegetables 2/$0.78 (39-cents a can without a coupon is a GREAT price!)
• Betty Crocker Brownie Mix Pouches or Bisquick $0.88 (Brownies from the pouch are always better than from the box, I always say!  Just keep an eye on that expiration date!)
• Best Choice Sugar $1.87
• Nabisco Premium Crackers 4/$5 {-.75/2 Nabisco crackers, 6-16 oz, SS 11/13 or Smart Source printable, if available (zip 33186) only 75-cents each after printable coupon on two!  ***HOT***
• Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes 2/$5 {Smart Source printable, if available only $1.50 each after printable!

12/7: Sureway & Food Giant Coupon Matchup

Sale Dates: Wednesday, December 7th - Tuesday, December 13th








Smart Shopper Savings Matchup

• Charmin $5.48 {-.25/1 Charmin product, PG 11/27
• Bounty $5.48 {-.25/1 Bounty towels or napkins, PG 11/27
• Prairie Farms 1/2 Gallon Milk $1.50 (no coupon, but a great price!)

Regular Weekly Ad Matchup

• Gold Medal Flour $1.98 {Gold Medal printable, if available
• Prairie Farms Cottage Cheese $2.48 {Prairie Farms printable, if available
• Country Crock $1.48 {-$1 off Shedd's Country Crock product, December All You magazine (not a bad price for a small tub of butter)
• Prairie Farms Old Recipe Ice Cream $3.98 {Prairie Farms printable, if available
• New York Texas Toast $2.98 {-.40/1 New York product, SS 11/06
• Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes 2/$5 {Smart Source printable, if available
• Velvetta Cheesy Skillets 2/$4 {Velvetta Facebook printable, if available
• Bunny Bread 2/$3 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 10/30
• Kellogg's Cereal $3.48 {Printable, if available or Printable, if available
• Big G Cereals 2/$5 {Coupons.com printable, if available
• Hershey's Baking Chips $1.98 {-$1/2 Hershey's, Reese's or Heath baking chips, 8 oz +, SS 11/13
• Finish $3.98 {-$1 off Finish Quantum product, SS 11/20 (if quantum is on sale)
• Huggies $8.98 {-$1 off or -$1.50 off Huggies diapers, SS 11/20
• TN Pride Sausage $2.88 {TN Pride printable, if available
• TN Pride Sausgae & Biscuits $5.68 {TN Pride printable, if available
• TN Pride Sausage Balls $3.78 {TN Pride printable, if available (if Sausage balls are included on coupon)

Non-Coupon Good Buys

• Family Pack Chicken Breast or Tenders $1.78/lb (that's 20-cents cheaper than Market Place!)
• Prairie Farms 1/2 Gallon Milk $1.50 (you have to have a filled Smart Shopper Savings card to get it for $1.50; but you can price match this price at Walmart and you won't need the card!)
• Best Choice Cream Soups 2/$1 (that's cheaper than Market Place!)
• Best Choice Vegetables & Beans 2/$1 (Market Place has them lower this week!)
• Best Choice Cream Cheese $0.98
• Best Choice Whipped Topping $0.88
• Best Choice Vegetable Steamers $0.98
• Fritos or Cheetos 2/$4
• Nestle Hot Cocoa 10 ct $0.98 (a 6ct of Swiss Miss Coca is a buck at Dollar Tree, this Nestle is a much better buy!)

$4 Extreme Saver "Stock-Up" List

• Nestle Hot Cocoa 10 ct $0.98  (when you can get it cheaper at the grocery than at the Dollar Tree, you know it's something to stockup on!)
• Best Choice Cream Soups 2/$1 (that's cheaper than Market Place!)
• Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes 2/$5 {Smart Source printable, if available 
• Country Crock $1.48 {-$1 off Shedd's Country Crock product, December All You magazine (not a bad price for a small tub of butter)

Coupons for Dole Salad, Funfetti Kits, Morton Ice Melt, Hillshire Farms

Save $2 on any TWO Dole All Natural Salad Kits, Any Dole Kit Variety, at Walmart

Save 75-cents on ONE Pilsbury Funfetti Whoopie Pie Kit or Cookie Pop Kit at Kroger

Save $1.00 on Any ONE Morton Ice Melt Jug

Save 55-cents on any ONE pack of Hillshire Farms Deli Carvers Lunchmeat






A new window should open when you click the links beside each coupon; if not, look under zips 77477 and 80002 at Coupons.com.

Dollar General Matchups

Here's a list of Coupon Matchups to help you prepare for your Saturday shopping at Dollar General!  Don't forget to print the "Save $5 off a $25" purchase before you head to the store!  Or stop in this week, buy a pack of gum, and hope you get the coupon on the bottom of your receipt!

If my math is working properly this morning, you'll save an extra 20-cents on every dollar when you use this coupon and spend $25!  The coupon matchups do not include the $5 savings!

• Just Trying to Save Money - This seems to be the most complete list of things from the sale ad!
• For the Mommas
• Nicole's Nickels

I hadn't given much thought to buying my Jif at Dollar General {because there are never coupons for Jif}, but I'll save at least 40-cents if I buy it as part of my $25 trip on Saturday!  I think this Saturday's trip may have to be all about the ingredients for my holiday recipes!