Happy Monday Morning

Happy President's Day, everybody!  It's starting out to be a good week!  First, I am slowly returning to the land of the living after fighting a head cold all last week!  And, Kroger is having week two of the Daytona 500 Mega Event.  And, Dollar General is having a save $5 day this Saturday; oh how I love that $5 off coupon!  And don't forget, we can double coupons on Wednesday and Saturday at Kmart!  Have a great week!

Kroger: 99-cent Close-Up Toothpaste

I am a Close-Up toothpaste user.  In a year of couponing, I can't recall ever seeing a coupon for Close-Up.  So, when I saw that it's on sale 50% off at Kroger this week, I knew I had to check it out.  I was tickled to find it on the shelf for 99-cents, no coupon needed!

Dollar General: Save $5 on Saturday (2/25)

Don't wait until Saturday to print your $5 off coupon from the Dollar General website; print it now so you'll have it ready and waiting for Saturday!  I love these discount days at Dollar General because you can use your manufacturer's coupons, too!  Which can make for some really great savings!

Staples: $7 Charmin 16-roll beginning Sunday (2/19)

Have you noticed the buzz a good price on toilet paper gets around the couponing community?  Toilet paper is the rock star of the coupon world!  So, if you're a groupie (like me) you'll be happy to know that Staples will have Charmin on sale beginning Sunday (2/19)!

You should always think about the Toilet Paper Rule when shopping for the white, fluffy stuff.  The rule says that a true stock-up price is when the Square Foot of TP is equal to or less than the Price after any available coupons.  Right now there is a 25-cent off one package coupon from the 1/29 P&G insert that you can use making your after coupon price $6.75.  Not bad for 16 rolls of the white, fluffy stuff, right?  It's not a true stock-up price because the square foot for these packages is 501-584.5 square feet.  But, $6.75 gets you to within a buck of your goal price and I'd say it's a good deal if you need toilet paper next week.

You can get a little more savings if you have the "$1 off two Charmin" coupon from the Always liners box!  But, of course, you have to purchase two packages!  You'll pay $13 plus tax for 32-rolls of tp.

Culinary Crafts: Random Acts of Kindness

You have got to read Random Acts of Kindness over on Culinary Crafts this morning!  I had no idea that today is Random Acts of Kindness Day!  RAKs are great things and I encourage everyone to give one today!  Want to know a really quick, easy, and free RAK?  Leave a supportive comment on your favorite blog!  Yep, we bloggers love comments and the more supportive the better!  You can see my comment on Leigh's blog right now!  And, don't forget, you can read her articles on iSurf News, too!

2/19 Sunday Coupon Preview; 1 Insert

Only one insert in the upcoming Sunday paper (2/19) according to Sunday Coupon Preview.  Here's the list of what to expect, just remember that coupons are regional so it's unlikely that we'll see all of the coupons in our local papers.

RedPlum 2/19 Coupon Preview
Advil Save $1/1 Children’s product (4/15)
Advil Save $2/1 Congestion Relief, Cold & Sinus or Allergy Sinus product (5/6)
ahh bra Save $2/1 (5/30)
Centrum Save $5/1 Pro Nutrients supplement (3/17)
Cheer Save $2/1 detergent (3/31)
Covergirl Save $1/1 lip or eye product (3/31)
DermaSilk Save $5/1 full size product (2/28)
Dial Save $1/1 lotion 12oz+ (3/11)
Gain Save $.50/1 detergent, fabric softener, sheets, dryer bar or scent booster (3/31)
Gain Save $1.50/2 detergent, fabric softener, sheets, dryer bar or scent booster (3/31)
Gillette Buy Mach3 cartridge, get Save $2/1 Mach3 razor excludes disposables and trial (3/31)
i-cool Save $2/1 For Menopause or +D For Menopause + Bone Building (4/30)
i-flex Save $5/1 120ct (4/15)
Keebler Save $.55/1 Fudge Stripes Dark Chocolate Cookies 11.5oz (4/15)
Keebler Save $.55/2 cookies 6.6oz+ (4/15)
Land O’Frost Save $.55/1 Premium One Pound (5/14)
L’Oreal Save $.75/1 kids shampoo or other kids product (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $.75/1 Studio Line styling product (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $.75/1 Vive Pro shampoo or conditioner (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris skincare product (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 haircolor procut (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Paris face product excludes Magic Perfecting base .17floz mini size (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $5/1 Paris Youth Code kit (4/1)
L’Oreal Save $5/2 haircolor products (4/1)
Meow Mix Save $1/1 dry cat food 3lbs+ (4/14)
Milk-Bone Save $1.50/2 dog snacks (4/19)
Nestle/Wonka Save $.75/2 candies 3.1-6oz (3/31)
Pop Secret Save $.50/2 products (3/31)
Purina Save $.50/1 Friskies cat treats (4/19)
Purina Save $2.50/1 Beneful 3.15lb or 7lb bag dog food (3/25)
Purina B4G2 free Beneful Prepared Meals tubs dog food up to Save $4.60 (3/25)
Sunlight Save $.50/1 Power Pacs dishwashing product (4/1)
SuperPretzel Save $1/1 soft pretzel product (3/9)
Swiffer Save $1/1 Extendable Handle Duster (3/31)
Swiffer Save $1/1 WetJet refill (3/31)

2/15 Market Place Coupon Matchup

Market Place Coupon Matchup
Sales Dates: Wednesday, February 15th - Tueday, February 21st
**Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**

Regular Weekly Ad Matchup

• Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 2/$1 {-$1/5 Campbell's Condensed soup, excl Great for Cooking printable or -.40/3 Campbell's condensed Chicken Noodle and Tomato soups, SS 2/12 or -.40/4 Campbell's condensed chicken noodle & tomato soups, SS 1/08
• Bunny Bread $1.48 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15
• King's Hawaiian Rolls 2/$5 {-$1/2 King's Hawaiian dinner rolls, 12 pk printable
• Grands Biscuits 3/$5 {-.30/2 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands biscuits, SS 12/04 or -.30/2 Pillsbury Reg or Jr Grands biscuits, SS 12/11 or -.30/2 Pillsbury refrigerated Grands biscuits, SS 1/08 or v
• Velvet Premium Ice Cream $2.98 {-.55/1 Velvet ice cream, 56 oz printable
• Totino's Pizza 4/$5 {-$1/5 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/08 or -$1/5 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza, SS 1/29 or -$1/5 Totino's Crisp Crust Party pizza printable
• Cheer Detergent $8.98 {-$2 off Cheer detergent, excl trial sizes, RP 2/19
• Gain Detergent $8.98 {-$1.50/2 Gain detergent, fabric softener, sheets, dryer bar or scent booster, excl trial sizes, RP 2/19
• Hormel Compleats 2/$5 {-$1/2 Hormel Compleats kids microwave meals printable or -$1/2 Hormel Compleats kids microwave meals printable or -$1/2 Hormel Compleats microwave meals printable or -$1/2 Hormel Compleats microwave meals, SS 2/12 or -.55/1 Hormel Compleats kids microwave meal, SS 2/12
• Cascade $4.98 {-.50/1 Cascade ActionPacs, PG 1/29
• Cottonelle Bath Tissue $5.98 {-$1.50 off Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12 pk. + AND Flushable Moist Wipes printable
• Gold Medal Flour $2.17 {-.25/1 Gold Medal flour, 5 lb + printable
• Keebler Club Crackers $2.38 {-$1/2 Keebler Club crackers printable

Non-Coupon Good Buys

• Starkist Tuna 2/$1
• Borden Cheese Singles 3/$5
• Best Choice Whipped Topping $0.87
• Country Style Ribs $1.68/lb (family pack)
• Always Save Canned Vegetables 2/$1
• Always Save Mac & Cheese 2/$0.88
• Sweet Sue Chicken Broth 2/$1
• Best Choice Cream Soups 2/$1
• Red Gold Salsa $0.98

2/15 Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup

Food Giant & Sureway Coupon Matchup
Sales Dates: Wednesday, February 15th - Tueday, February 21st
**Be Sure to Check Expiration Dates**

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.)

• Tide $5.48 {-$1/2 Tide detergents or Stain Release or Downy Bounce, excl trial sizes, PG 1/29 or -$2/3 Tide detergents or Stain Release or Downy Bounce, excl trial sizes, PG 1/29
• Domino Sugar $1.98 {-.75/2 Domino sugar products, 2 lb +, (zip 30003) printable

Regular Weekly Ad Matchup

• Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 2/$1 {-$1/5 Campbell's Condensed soup, excl Great for Cooking printable or -.40/3 Campbell's condensed Chicken Noodle and Tomato soups, SS 2/12 or -.40/4 Campbell's condensed chicken noodle & tomato soups, SS 1/08
• Prairie Farms Sour Cream 2/$3 {-.35/1 Prairie Farms sour cream, 16 oz printable
• Prairie Farms Onion Dip 2/$3 {-.35/1 Prairie Farms dip, 16 oz, RP 1/29 or -.35/1 Prairie Farms dips, 16 oz printable
• Keebler Club Crackers 2/$5 {-$1/2 Keebler Club crackers printable
• Kellogg's Cereal 2/$5 {-$1/2 Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereals printable or -$1/3 Kellogg's cereals, RP 1/08 (exp 02/19)
• Domino Powdered or Brown Sugar $1.98 {-.40/1 Domino Brown or Powdered sugar product, 2 lb printable **Pay $1.18 at Sureway if the coupon doubles!  Sadly that coupon is no longer available!)
• Bunny Bread 2/$3 {-.25/1 Bunny Bread, SS 1/15
• Bounce $6.98 {-.50/1 Tide detergents or Stain Release or Downy Bounce, excl trial sizes, PG 1/29 or -$2/3 Tide detergents or Stain Release or Downy Bounce, excl trial sizes, PG 1/29
• Puffs $1.98 {-.25/3 Puffs singles or .25/1, 3 pk., PG 1/29
• Smithfield Bacon $3.68 {-$1/2 Smithfield Bacon, SS 1/29
• Sea Best Catfish Fillets $6.98 {-.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 1/08 or -.75/1 Sea Best product, SS 2/05

Non-Coupon Good Buys

• Country Style Ribs $1.78/lb (family pack)
• Best Choice Saltines $0.98
• Best Choice Tomatoes 2/$1
• Best Choice Canned Beans 2/$1 

Coupon for Change (2/15-2/21)

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

• Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 2/$1 {-$1/5 Campbell's Condensed soup, excl Great for Cooking printable or -.40/3 Campbell's condensed Chicken Noodle and Tomato soups, SS 2/12 or -.40/4 Campbell's condensed chicken noodle & tomato soups, SS 1/08 **With the $1/5 printable you could easily price match at Walmart and save the same amount!  Pay only 30-cents per can, or 5 cans for $1.50; toss three into your donation bin and the other two in your kitchen cabinet!**
• Starkist Tuna 2/$1
• Always Save Canned Vegetables 2/$1
• Always Save Mac & Cheese 2/$0.88 **Mac & Cheese is a family favorite!**
• Sweet Sue Chicken Broth 2/$1
• Best Choice Cream Soups 2/$1
• Red Gold Salsa $0.98

Coupon for Change at Sureway or Food Giant

• Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 2/$1 {-$1/5 Campbell's Condensed soup, excl Great for Cooking printable or -.40/3 Campbell's condensed Chicken Noodle and Tomato soups, SS 2/12 or -.40/4 Campbell's condensed chicken noodle & tomato soups, SS 1/08 **With the $1/5 printable you could easily price match at Walmart and save the same amount!  Pay only 30-cents per can, or 5 cans for $1.50; toss three into your donation bin and the other two in your kitchen cabinet!**
• Best Choice Saltines $0.98
• Best Choice Canned Tomatoes 2/$1
• Best Choice Canned Beans 2/$1

Kroger: 2/12 Change for a Change

Head over to Zeal for a Deal to read this week's entire post for Change for a Change.  Sounds like she had a difficult time getting this week's list put together!

Change for a Change Items for Kroger Sale 2/12-2/18
Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail or Light, 4 ct or 64 oz, $1.99
B1G1 Ocean Spray Cherry Juice WYB Cranberry Juice, 64 oz PRINT
Purchase 2            $1.99
StarKist Chunk or Solid White Tuna, 5 oz Can or 2 to 6.3 oz Pouch, 4/$5
$0.50/1 Starkist Tuna Pouch 01/01/2012 RP Insert
Purchase 1             $.25 (if your store doubles)
Colgate Toothpaste 6.4 oz , Select Varieties, 10/$10
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+ 01/29/2012 SS Insert
Purchase 1              Free! (if your store doubles)
Total Spent    $2.24  for over $9 worth of groceries (75% Off!)