Mrs. Penny Pincher

Win A $25.00 Sam's Club Gift Card!

2011-08-01T10:10:00.008-04:00

**THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! I used random.org to choose the winner:

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 7 Result: 3

Comment #3 was: Kari said...
I'm hoping it's on the Fiber One bars :) I don't want to post my e-mail in the comment so spiders don't grab it, but it's on my FB. ;)

It seems like just yesterday when the kids came home from school, threw their back-packs on the floor and chanted, “It’s summer!” But as the hustle and bustle of back-to-school quickly approaches, Sam’s Club wants to remind you that it’s never too early to start collecting Box Tops. This year, Sam’s Club and Box Tops for Education can help you prepare for the fall when you shop their back-to-school event.

Earn more cash for your local school at Sam’s Club this August with the 6 Box Tops on a Pack promotion.

When you purchase participating Box Top items, you can collect even more Box Tops on some of your favorite General Mills brands such as Honey Nut Cheerios, Nature Valley Oats 'N Honey Crunchy Granola Bars, Totino’s Pizza Rolls, and more!

Sam’s Club has your favorite back to school items from computers to clothing, and at the best values. Plan ahead and take advantage of the savings made simple at Sam’s Club. Your wallet - and your local school - will be thanking you! To learn more about the Box Tops for Education Program and how you can help contribute to your school, visit http://bit.ly/samsclubboxtops.

Sam's Club provided me a $25.00 gift card through MyBlogSpark to use for my own back to school shopping, and they've also provided one for me to give away to one of my readers! To enter for your chance to win a $25.00 Sam's Club gift card, please leave a comment answering the following question:

"Which General Mills’ products are you most excited to see featured in the “6 Tops on a Pack” offer at Sam’s Club?"

Be sure to leave your email address in your comment so I have contact information if you win! Contest starts today, and ends Saturday August 6 at 12:00 Noon EST. One winner will be randomly selected at that time, and contacted via email. Winner has 24 hours to respond otherwise another winner will be selected.

"Disclosure: The Sam’s Club gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark."

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Box Tops for Education Website http://bit.ly/samsclubboxtops

Welcome NBCC Coupon Class!

2011-06-22T22:12:00.002-04:00

Thanks again for all those that attended tonight! I hope I was helpful, and if you have ANY questions please stop me at church, ask me on Facebook, or email me at mrspennypincher@gmail.com.

I have updated a few pages on my blog that include some of my notes, and resources that I use. I'd still love to have a follow-up class if anyone is interested to talk about some other coupon things/frugal living, and possibly doing a coupon swap. If this is something you'd be interested in doing, please let me know. I might be interested in doing a monthly get together at church if I have enough interest.

Thanks again, and happy shopping!

Homemade Microwave Caramel Popcorn

2011-05-05T14:46:00.002-04:00

Easy sweet treat!

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup (I use honey instead)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Place the popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag. Set aside.

In a 2 quart casserole dish, or other heat-proof glass dish, combine the brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Heat for 3 minutes in the microwave, then take out and stir until well blended. Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave, and stir in the baking soda.

Pour syrup over the popcorn in the bag. Roll down the top once or twice to close the bag, and shake to coat the corn. Place bag into the microwave, and cook for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Remove, shake, flip the bag over, and return it to the microwave. Cook for another 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dump the popcorn out onto waxed paper, and let cool until coating is set. Store in an airtight container.

**When I make this, I usually scale it down to a smaller serving. All you do is cut your ingredients down based on how much popcorn you want to make. Also, I usually pour my popcorn in a big bowl, then just drizzle the caramel over it. I don't worry about shaking it up, cooking it again, or dumping it out on wax paper. Totally not needed.**

Homemade Microwave Popcorn

2011-05-05T14:37:00.004-04:00

I no longer buy microwave popcorn. I make my own! It's cheaper AND healthier!

What you need:

(1) Brown Paper Lunch Bag

1/3 cup of unpopped popcorn kernels (this will make about 2-3 cups of popcorn)

Put kernels in the bag, and fold over the top of the bag. Don't make too big of a fold because your popcorn needs room to pop!

Place bag in the microwave and cook for 1 minute 45 seconds (this is what works for my microwave; you might have to adjust the time for what works best for you).

Now my kids will eat this plain, but I prefer a little flavor myself. You can add a dash of salt, a little bit of melted butter, cinnamon-sugar, chili powder, the flavors are endless!

I have successfully popped 1/2 cup of kernels in one bag before. It took about 3 minutes to cook. Enjoy!

Homemade Waffle Mix

2011-05-05T14:34:00.002-04:00

Don't buy Eggos again! Make these and freeze them. Then just pop them in the microwave or toaster to heat and eat.

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 cup oil

Mix all ingredients together, and you've got waffle batter!

Of course, just like pancakes, you can add fruit, chocolate chips, nuts, buttermilk or wheat flour to the mix.

Homemade Pancake Mix

2011-05-05T14:26:00.002-04:00

Make your own pancake mix from scratch! Super easy, and frugal!

1 1/2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla (optional)
2 Tbsp. oil

Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and you've got pancake batter!

For variations you can add fruit (blueberries, mashed bananas), chocolate chips, buttermilk instead of plain milk (which by the way you can make your own buttermilk with a cup of plain milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice), and wheat flour instead of white.

Instead of buying frozen pancakes from the store, make your own pancakes, and freeze them. Then just pop them in the microwave to heat. Or, you can freeze batter in ice cube trays and pop them out on a hot griddle to cook.

You could also mix all the dry ingredients, put them in a labeled container, and have your own premade mix, just add liquid ingredients.

Church Food Pantry Donations

2011-03-03T17:28:00.003-05:00

Donation #1:

(18) Cereal Bars
(4) Bounty Paper Towels
(8) Ragu Pasta Sauce
(4) Campbell's Chunky Soup
(8) Gillette Men's Body Wash

Total OOP = $21.34 for 42 items (that's about $0.50 per item!)

Donation #2:

(4) Chex Cereal
(4) Tuna Helpers
(6) Cereal Bars
(2) Ketchup
(5) Chef Boyardee
(4) Canned Chicken
(2) Brownie Mixes (FREE!)
(2) Dove Deodorant
(1) Ivory Bar Soap
(4) Muffin Mixes
(16) Knorr Sides
(2) Facial Tissues

Total OOP = $32.91 for 52 items (that's about $0.63 per item!)

Meijer Coupon & Mealbox Matchups 2/27 - 3/5

2011-02-28T10:07:00.008-05:00

This is a list of all the 10 for 10 items. Not too many coupon matchups for the participating items unfortunately, but still some good deals to be found. If I have the time, I will post other non 10 for 10 matchups later. Thanks for looking!

10 for 10, Get the 11th item FREE!

Beverages:

Coca Cola 2 Liters

Gatorade, Gatorade Prime, Gatorade Recovery
-B2G1 RP 1/9

Pepsi 2 Liters

Sobe Life Water

Vitamin Water

Breakfast:

Meijer Oatmeal

Meijer Pastry Treats

Canned Goods:

Bumble Bee Tuna

Bush's Beans

Chef Boyardee

Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce

Hunt's Tomatoes
-$0.45/3 SS 1/23

Manwich

Meijer Canned Chicken

Meijer Pineapple or Mandarin Oranges

Meijer Ready To Serve Soup

Meijer Salsa

Pennsylvania Dutchman Mushrooms

Rotel Diced Tomatoes
-$1/3 SS 1/23

Wolf Chili

Frozen:

Aunt Jemima Breakfast Entrees

Banquet Brown N Serve

Banquet Meals

Ben & Jerry's Cups

Cool Whip Topping

Edy's Cups

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables
-$0.50 printable = FREE!
-$0.60/3 GM 2/13

Haagen Dazs Cups

Ittibitz

Jose Ole Burrito

Meijer Ice Cream Cups

Meijer Mini Garlic Loaf

Meijer Pizza Rolls

Michelina's Entrees
-$1/5 printable

Old Orchard Juice
-$1/4 printable

Totino's Party Pizza
-$1/3 GM 2/13

Grocery:

Aunt Millie's Family Style Bread

Aunt Millie's Family Style Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

Butternut Bread

Butternut Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

Creamette Pasta

Duncan Hines Brownie Mix
-$0.50 printable = FREE!

Duncan Hines Cake or Cupcake Mix

Duncan Hines Frosting

Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard

Hunt's Ketchup

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding

Jet Puffed Marshmallows

Jet Puffed Marshmallow Creme

Knorr Sides

Kraft Easy Mac Cups

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups

Wonder Bread

Wonder Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns

Meats:

Armour Lunchmakers

Armour Pepperoni

Bar S Franks or Bologna
-$1/2 RP 1/30
-$1/2 printable

Carando Lunchmeat

Hormel Pepperoni
-$1/2 SS 1/23

Hormel Salami

Paper/Cleaning Products:

Ajax Dish Soap

Meijer Essentials Paper Towels

Meijer Facial Tissues

Meijer Storage Bags

Renuzit Adjustables

Personal Hygiene:

Aqua Fresh Toothpaste

Arm & Hammer Deodorant

Arrid Deodorant

Close Up Toothpaste

Produce:

Avocados

Baby Carrots

Cherry Cocktail Tomatoes

Del Monte Fruit Naturals

Dole Cole Slaw

Flat Baby Leaf Spinach

Greenhouse Cucumbers

Mangos

Meijer Mushrooms

Yellow Flesh Potatoes

Yellow Flesh Red Potatoes

Refrigerated Goods:

Meijer Crescents, Sweet Rolls, or Pizza Crust

Shedd's Country Crock Spread
-$0.40 printable
-$0.40 printable

Snacks:

Austin Filled Crackers

Combos

Handi-Snack Crackers

King Size Candy Bar
-B1G1 SS 1/30 (Hershey's Products if included)

Meijer Fruit Snacks

Meijer Pretzels, Cheese Treats, Microwave Popcorn, or Pork Rinds

Meijer Soft Cookies

Nabisco Snak Saks

Pure Protein Bar
-$1 printable = FREE!

Quaker Rice Cakes
-$1/2 printable

Stauffer's Animal Crackers

Theatre Box Candy

FREE Starkist Tuna Pouch at Kroger

2011-02-22T13:23:00.004-05:00

FREE Starkist Tuna Pouches at Kroger after using the printable coupon available here. To get the coupon, you must register with the Starkist website, and it will send you a Bricks coupon link in your email immediately. You can then print a coupon for $0.50 off any Starkist Tuna pouch. Print it twice per computer.

These are on sale for $1.00 at Kroger this week, so use the coupon (which will double), and get FREE tuna!

Don't like tuna? Get it anyway and donate it!

Possibly FREE or Cheap Halls Cough Drops

2011-02-22T09:52:00.003-05:00

And one more good coupon available here for $0.50 off Halls Cough Drops. You might find these on sale for $1.00, or regularly priced below $2.00. Not a bad deal for cough drops! Print 2 per computer.

Possibly FREE Texas Toast Croutons

2011-02-22T09:43:00.004-05:00

Great coupon here for $0.50 off one Texas Toast Croutons. These are often on sale for $1.00. Use this coupon to get a FREE bag after the coupon doubles! I was only able to print one of these.

Possibly FREE Duncan Hines Brownie Mix

2011-02-22T09:37:00.003-05:00

Great new coupon here to print for $0.50 off ANY Duncan Hines Brownie Mix. These often go on sale for $1.00, so after the coupon doubles, you'll get it FREE! Be sure to print two! The coupon doesn't expire until 12/31/2011, so PLENTY of time to use them!

Cheap Gillette Men's Body Wash at Kroger

2011-02-22T09:15:00.004-05:00

Kroger has Gillette Men's Body Wash on markdown for $2.50. Use your $2.00 off coupon from the January 30 P&G coupon insert, and get these for $0.50 each! Remember the coupon states only 4 like coupons per transaction!

FREE or Cheap Carefree Pantiliners at Kroger

2011-02-22T09:09:00.002-05:00

Kroger now has certain Carefree products on markdown. The small pack are $0.61. Larger packs are $1.87. Use the January 9 Smart Source insert for $0.50 off ANY Carefree to get free or cheap packs of liners!

FREE Colgate Toothpaste at Kroger

2011-02-18T16:08:00.002-05:00

Colgate toothpaste is still on sale for $0.98 this week at Kroger. There was a coupon in this past Sunday's paper for $0.50 off. This coupon will double making the toothpaste FREE!

Church Food Pantry Donations

2011-02-18T15:27:00.002-05:00

I FINALLY made it out to Kroger this week! Ugh, sickness after sickness has hit our household, but thank the Lord we all seem to be on the mend, and doctor's visits, antibiotics, and prayers helped us heal.

So, this was a small trip as I was limited on time, but here's what I bought with a donated Kroger gift card to help further stock the church food pantry:

(10) Ragu Pasta Sauce
(10) Knorr Rice Sides
(4) Martha White Muffin Mixes
(1) Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal
(1) Minute Rice Brown Rice
(2) Stayfree Feminine Pads
(1) Carefree Pantiliners
(5) SpeedStick for Men
(4) Gillette Men's Body Wash

=$68.43

-sale prices and coupon savings
=$31.48

I saved $36.95, or 54%. Plus, I made $3.00 from buying the 10 Ragu sauces to use on my next shopping trip for the pantry!

$0.02 Carefree Pantiliners at Kroger

2011-02-18T12:31:00.002-05:00

Kroger has a 22 count pack of Carefree Original Pantiliners for $1.02. There is a coupon from the January 9 Smart Source insert for $0.50 off ANY Carefree. This will double making the liners only $0.02!

If you don't use these, feminine hygiene products like this are great to donate to pantrys or shelters!

Ronzoni Printable Coupons

2011-02-17T10:21:00.002-05:00

Lots of Ronzoni printable coupons available! These products are on sale for $1.00 this week at Meijer, and I think they might still be on sale for $1.29 at Kroger. Great time to stock up on pasta!

-$1/2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest

-$1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste

-$1/2 Ronzoni Garden Delight

ValuMarket Coupon Matchups 2/13 - 2/19

2011-02-17T10:15:00.002-05:00

Looking to shop ValuMarket this weekend? Check out the coupon matchups here first to find your best deals for the week!

Thanks Coupon Addicted Mom!

Kroger Daytona Event Coupon Matchups 2/13 - 2/19

2011-02-14T22:16:00.002-05:00

Daytona Event coupon matchups can be found here on my friend Teresa's blog! Thanks for your hard work! :)

Meijer Coupon & Mealbox Matchups 2/13 - 2/19

2011-02-14T21:58:00.000-05:00

Bar S Franks or Bologna $1.00
-$1/2 RP 1/30

Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes $1.00
-$0.50/2 GM 2/13

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50
-$0.75 WYB BC Cake Mix & Frosting SS 1/30

Betty Crocker Helpers $1.00
-$0.75/3 GM 1/2
-$0.50 printable from a few weeks ago I had posted makes it FREE!

Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix $1.25
-$0.75 WYB BC Cake Mix & Frosting SS 1/30

Bush's Baked Beans $1.25
-$1/4 Mealbox

Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.50
-$1/4 SS 1/23
-several different printables

Chex Cereal $2.50
-$1/2 printable
-$0.75 printable
-$1/3 GM 2/13

Chex Mix $1.25
Buy 4 Get $1.00 off at the checkout
-$0.50/2 printable
-$0.50/2 SS 1/30
-$0.50/2 printable

Coffeemate $1.50
-$1/2 RP 1/30

Cottonelle 12 pk Double Roll $5.89
-$0.50 SS 1/23

Cover Girl Select Products B1G1 FREE
-$1.00 PG 1/30

Dole Fruit & Gels, Parfait, or Bowls $2.00
-$0.50/2 SS 1/30

Dole Fruit Crisp $2.00
-$1.00 SS 1/9

Dole Fruit Jars $2.00
-$1/2 SS 1/16

Finish Tabs 2o ct $3.00
-$0.75 SS 1/23

Finish Quantum Tabs 10 ct $3.00
-$1.00 SS 1/23

Folgers Coffee $6.99
-$0.25 RP 2/6

Gain Fabric Softener or Sheets $3.99
Buy Any 2 or More Gain Detergent or Fabric Softener, get $3 OYNO
-$3.00 RP 2/13

Gain Laundry Detergent $9.99
Buy Any 2 or More Gain Detergent or Fabric Softener, get $3 OYNO
-$1.00 RP 2/13

Gorton's Frozen Fish $3.49
-$0.50 SS 2/13

Hunt's Snack Packs $0.89
-$0.60/3 SS 1/2

Irish Spring 3 Pk Soap $2.00
-$1/2 SS 1/30

Keebler Town House Crackers $2.50
-$1/2 Mealbox
-$1/2 RP 1/30

Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal $2.50
-$1.00 printable
-$1.00 RP 1/23

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Touch of Fruit Cereal $2.50
-$1.00 printable
-$1/3 RP 2/13

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 8 ct $1.67
-$1/2 RP 2/6

Kellogg's Pop Tarts Mini Crisps $2.50
-$0.70 printable
-$1/2 RP 2/6

Kellogg's Special K Oats Honey Cereal $2.50
-$1.00 printable

Ken's Dressing 16 oz $2.00
-$1/2 SS 1/9

Kleenex 3 pk Facial Tissue $3.99
-$0.50 printable
-$0.50 SS 2/13

Kraft Chunk Cheese $2.00
-$1/2 from Guy's Game Day Playbook

Kraft Deli Fresh Cheese Slices $2.00
-$1.00 SS 2/6

Kraft Philadelphia Cooking Creme $2.50
-$0.50 Mealbox
-$1.50 printable

Log Cabin Pancake Syrup $2.50
-$1/2 Mealbox

Mrs. Butterworth's Pancake Syrup $2.50
-$1/2 Mealbox

Nabisco Ritz Crackers $2.00
-$1/2 SS 1/30

Nabisco Triscuit Crackers $3.00
-$1/2 SS 1/30

Oscar Mayer Carving Board Lunch Meat $3.00
-$1.00 SS 1/23

Palmolive 20-25 oz $2.00
-$0.35 printable
-$0.50 SS 1/30

Pillsbury Cookie Dough $2.00
-$0.50 printable
-$1/2 GM 2/13
-$1.50/3 printable

Pillsbury Sweet Moments $2.00
-$1.00 printable
-$0.75 GM 2/13

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels $2.00
-$0.50/2 printable
-$0.75/3 GM 2/13
-$0.60/2 printable

Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta $1.00
-$1.00 SS 1/23 FREE!!

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta $1.00
-$1/2 SS 1/23

Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta $1.00
-$1/2 SS 1/23

Sargento Shredded Cheese 16 oz $3.99
-$0.50/2 SS 1/30

Sargento String Cheese $3.99
-$1/2 SS 1/2

Shout Stain Remover $2.29
-$0.55 SS 1/9

Soft Soap Pump 8.5oz $2.00
-$0.35 SS 1/30

Sunshine Cheez It Crackers $2.50
-$1/2 RP 1/30

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa 20% Off
-$1/4 Mealbox

Totino's Pizza Rolls 15 ct $1.00
-$0.40/2 printable

Yoplait Yogurt $0.50
-$0.40/6 GM 2/13

Ziploc Sandwich or Snack Bags $1.50
-$1/2 SS 2/13

Printable Coupon for $0.55 off 2 Dozen EGGS

2011-02-14T17:04:00.003-05:00

A RARE printable coupon for eggs has popped up here. You might need to enter in 90210 as your zip code if it is not showing up under your own. The coupon is for $0.55 off two dozen eggs. Be sure to print your limit of two per computer!

Church Food Pantry Donations

2011-02-13T16:03:00.007-05:00

We have started a food/personal hygiene pantry at our church. Through the generousity of people donating money and/or gift cards, and coupons that they don't want, I wanted to document my first 'big haul' that I will be taking there this week to put in the pantry.

Below are pictures of the items I've purchased over the past several weeks using donated Kroger gift cards and coupons:

It's a little hard to see what all I got so let me break it down for you:

(6) Suave Lotion
(4) Skintimate Shaving Gel
(14) Speed Stick Deodorant
(20) Dove Deodorant ALL FREE!!!!
(8) Suave Deodorant
(2) Irish Spring 8 Pack Bar Soap
(1) Ivory 3 Pack Bar Soap
(26) Colgate Toothpaste
(19) Suave For Men Shampoo
(1) Gillette Men's Body Wash
(6) Bounty Paper Towels
(1) All Laundry Detergent
(14) Knorr Rice Sides
(12) Progresso Canned Soup
(7) Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix

If I had paid regular price for all the items above (the following totals don't include any taxes paid), I would have paid $300.73!! Luckily, I didn't pay regular price. After combining the sale items with coupons, I paid $83.42 for EVERYTHING pictured above! That included 20 FREE Dove deodorants! That was a savings of nearly 73% off! Plus, I still have money left over to get more things.

So, just wanted to show what some savvy shopping and coupons can do to help start up a food/personal hygiene pantry.

Want to learn how to do what I do? I'll gladly show you! Send me an email (mrspennypincher@gmail.com) or catch up with me at church. I love what I do, and I love to show others how to 'pinch their pennies'. :)

ValuMarket Coupon Matchups 2/6 - 2/12

2011-02-10T09:33:00.002-05:00

Looking for the best deals at ValuMarket this week? Check out Coupon Addicted Mom's matchups for this week here!

Kroger Sale Preview Daytona Event 2/13 - 2/26

2011-02-07T20:49:00.003-05:00

That's a scan of the Catalina that printed out the other day during one of my Kroger trips. The Daytona Event is usually buy 10 items, get $3.00 off instantly. It looks like this one might have a twist! It says save $3 instantly, save $3 later. In the fine print at the bottom it says the $3 later is on your next shopping trip. So, I would assume you get a $3 OYNO Catalina print out. Sounds interesting!

Now what to expect to be on sale? If it's anything like last year's Daytona Event (and judging from some items pictured above), I'm going to guess look for coupons for products like:

*Betty Crocker
*Chef Boyardee
*Coca Cola
*Country Crock
*General Mills Cereals
*Kelloggs Pop Tarts
*Kraft
*Nabisco
*Pillsbury
*Purex
*Ragu

If you want to see what all was included in last year's sale, take a look at this post and follow the links. I imagine most of the products that were on sale last year will be on sale this year too. Seems like that's how their sale pattern works. I'm catching on... ;)

Kroger Coupon Matchups 2/6 - 2/12

2011-02-07T16:07:00.003-05:00

Check out this week's Kroger coupon matchups over on Teresa's blog! Not too many good deals anywhere this week, but stay tuned! Kroger has another 'event' starting next week! :)

Meijer Coupon & Mealbox Matchups 2/6 - 2/12

2011-02-07T15:04:00.002-05:00

Aunt Millie's Healthy Goodness Bread $1.00
-$0.55 RP 1/2

Ball Park Franks $3.00
-$0.55 RP 1/23 (jumbo beef)
-$1/2 RP 1/23 (any)

Chef Boyardee $1.00
-$0.35/3 SS 1/2

Friskies Select Cat Treats $1.00
-$1.00 SS 1/23 FREE!!!

Freschetta Pizza $4.99
-$1.00 here

Glade Jar Candles $2.00
-$1/2 SS 2/6

Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage $2.00
-$0.75 RP 1/23

Jell-O Temptations, Ready To Eat Pudding or Gelatin $2.50
Buy Any Refrigerated Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin 6 pack cups,
Get One New Jell-O Temptations Pie or Cheesecake 3 pack FREE
-$0.75 here
-$1/2 here

Kellogg's Pop Tarts $2.50
-$1/2 RP 2/6

Kleenex $1.00
-$0.50/3 SS 1/2

Lysol All Purpose Cleaner $2.00
-$1/2 SS 2/6

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $2.00
-$1/2 SS 2/6

Maxwell House Coffee $2.50
-$1.00 here

Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough $2.00
-$1.00 RP 1/30

Peter Pan Peanut Butter $1.89
-$0.50 SS 1/2

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits $1.25
-$1/3 GM 1/2

Progresso Soups $1.25
-$1/4 GM 1/2
-$1/4 SS 1/16

Red Baron Pan Pizza $4.99
-$1.00 here
-$1.00 SS 1/23

Sunshine Cheez It Crackers $2.00
-$1/2 RP 1/30

50% off Select Cookware/Bakeware at Kroger (includes Crock Pots)

2011-02-02T15:21:00.005-05:00

I'm proud to say I'm one of those people. Yep, I'm a Manager's Special/Clearance shopper at Kroger.

I just had to share this fantastic deal with you that I found at my local Kroger. This deal might vary by location, but if you have a Kroger nearby that carries cookware/bakeware, look for clearance deals!

See that programmable Rival 5 qt Crock Pot up there? Regularly $35-$40 bucks, on clearance at Kroger for $17.49! They have regular 5 qt crocks for about $14 also. And, for about $6, you can get donut makers, cupcake makers, or waffle makers that make waffles in the shape of circus animals!

These are great buys for yourself, or to get for a gift to give!

TONS of Kroger Unadvertised Deals!

2011-02-01T15:22:00.002-05:00

My friend Teresa and I have been busy hunting down more Kroger bargains for you!

Check out her posts to find out the deals:

More Kroger Matchups Including FREE Dove Deodorant

$0.29 Ronzoni Pasta

$1.50 Prego

Cheap Andy Capp Fries

$0.15 Frank's Red Hot Sauce

New Month New Coupons & Many Restocked!

2011-02-01T13:34:00.003-05:00

The first of the month has arrived so there are new coupons to print, and several good ones restocked! Click here to print them!

Here are some of my favorite ones they have available:

-$0.75 off 1 Cascadian Farms products

-$0.75 off 1 Chex Cereal

-$0.75 off 1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios

-$1.00 off 2 General Mills Cereals

-$0.55 off 3 Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding

-$0.50 off 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese

-$0.55 off 1 Vlasic Pickles

-$0.50 off 1 Yoplait Kid's Yogurt Cups

Del Monte Coupon Inside Marked Cans at Kroger

2011-02-01T13:15:00.002-05:00

Kroger has their Del Monte canned vegetables included in the Mega Event this week. They are $0.50 each after savings. Of course I had a coupon for $0.75 off three cans, so I got them even cheaper. Then to make the deal even better I noticed certain cans were marked COUPON INSIDE. Of course, I grabbed those cans. I was hoping it was a coupon off of veggies, but it's still not a bad one. The coupon is on the label (so be careful), and it's for $1.00 off 3 cans of Del Monte canned fruit. It doesn't expire until 2013! You can often find these on sale for $1.00 a can, so this coupon will come in handy!

Meijer Coupon & Mealbox Matchups 1/30 - 2/5

2011-01-31T21:41:00.009-05:00

A1 Steak Sauce $2.98

-$1.00 printable

Bush's Baked Beans $1.50
-$1/4 Mealbox

Chi-Chi's Salsa $0.99
-$0.50 SS 1/16 FREE!!

Crest Toothpaste $1.67
-$0.75 PG 1/16, PG 1/30

Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt $0.50
-$1/10 Mealbox

Dei Fratelli Tomatoes $1.25
-$1/4 Mealbox

Digiorno Pizza & Breadsticks or Ultimate Pizza $6.29
-$1/2 Mealbox

Dinty Moore Stew $1.00
-$0.75/2 Mealbox

Dixie Value Pack Plates $3.50
-$1/2 Mealbox

Dr. Pepper/7UP Brand 6 pk $1.99
-$1/3 Mealbox

Eckrich Smoked Sausage $1.67
-$0.55 SS 1/30

Eight O'Clock Coffee $3.99
-$1/2 Mealbox

-$0.75 All You Magazine Feb '11

Frank's Red Hot Sauce $1.50
-$0.50 SS 1/23

French's Mustard (Yellow or Spicy Brown) $1.50
-$0.75/3 Mealbox

-$0.30 SS 1/23 (Yellow)
-$1.00 SS ?? (Spicy Brown)
-$0.75 SS 1/23 (Asst. Variety)

Gatorade Widemouth 8 pk $4.99
-$0.50/2 Mealbox

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables $1.00
-$0.60/3 GM 1/2

Hershey's Big Bag Chocolate Candies $3.99
-$1/4 Mealbox

-$2/2 SS 1/30

Hershey's Pieces or Drops $2.50
-$1/5 Mealbox
-$2/2 SS 1/30

Hormel Canned Chili $1.00
-$0.55/2 printable

Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding $1.00
-$0.55/3 printable

Kraft Chunk Cheese $1.67
-$1/2 found in Guy's Game Day Playbook

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.25
-$0.50/2 printable
-$1/2 found in Guy's Game Day Playbook

Lipton Iced Tea 12 pk $4.99
-$0.50/2 Mealbox

M&M/Mars Singles $0.50
-$1/10 Mealbox

Manwich $1.00
-$1/2 Mealbox

McCormick Select Seasoning Mixes $0.50
-$1/8 Mealbox

Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuit $1.67

-$1/2 found in Guy's Game Day Playbook
-$1/2 SS 1/30

Ortega Products 25% off
-$1/4 Mealbox
-$0.50/2 SS 1/23

Orville Redenbacher Microwave Popcorn B1G1 Free
-$1/10 Mealbox
-$1/2 SS 1/23

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat $2.79
-$1/2 found in Guy's Game Day Playbook

Pepsi 2 Liters $1.33
-$0.25/4 Mealbox

Pringles Super Stack $1.33
-$1/2 PG 1/30

Propel Singles $0.99
-$0.50/4 Mealbox

Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.50
-$0.75/2 RP 1/30

Ritz Crackers $2.00
-$1/2 found in Guy's Game Day Playbook
-$1/2 SS 1/30

Snapple 6 pk $4.99

-$1/2 Mealbox

Sobe Life Water $0.99
-$0.50/4 Mealbox

Speed Stick Deodorant $2.00
-$0.50 SS 1/30

Suave Body Wash $1.67
-B2G1 Free RP 1/30

Suave Deodorant $1.67
-$0.50 RP 1/30

Suave For Men $1.67

-$0.50 RP 1/30

Suave Professionals $1.67
-$1.00/2 RP 1/30

Tostitos Tortilla Chips $2.50
-$0.50/2 Mealbox
-$0.55 SS 1/30

Tyson Family Pack Chicken or Anytizers $5.99
-$1.00 SS 1/23 Anytizers
-$1.00 SS 1/30 Breaded Chicken

Vlasic Pickles $1.67
-$0.55 printable
-$1/3 Mealbox

Win Schuler's Cheese Ball or Log 20% off
-$0.50/2 Mealbox

Wolf Chili $1.00
-$1/2 Mealbox
(Pay attention to this Mealbox coupon! The coupon says it's good on Wolf Chili 15.5 oz and up. The cans that are on sale are 15 oz! I don't know if this is a mistake or not. I used my coupon on the Manwich instead with no problem.)

More Deals Added 2/2:

Knorr Sides $0.99
-$0.50/2 RP 1/30

Ortega Black Beans $0.66
-$1/4 Mealbox

-$0.50/2 SS 1/23 (this coupon alone makes them $0.16 each!)

Uncle Ben's Rice $2.00
-$1.00 RP 1/9

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Printable Coupon

2011-01-31T21:25:00.003-05:00

Click here to print a coupon for $0.50 off 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese products. These are currently part of Kroger's Mega Event and on sale for $1.00. Use this coupon to get 2 bars of cream cheese for $0.50 each after the coupon doubles!

Homemade Peanut Butter

2011-01-31T21:02:00.006-05:00

One of my favorite snacks for a little protein pick me up is peanut butter. My kids love it too, and they especially enjoy it when I do the 'Peanut Butter Jelly Time' song for them when making their lunch. Don't worry, I won't be posting any videos of that on here. ;)

I love natural peanut butter. Yes, the type with added sugar is yummy too, but it also has...wait for it...added sugar. So, to make it healthier, I stick with the natural type: peanuts, salt, and a little oil.

I finally took time to transform one of my $0.50 jars of peanuts into homemade peanut butter yesterday. A 16 ounce jar of shelled lightly salted peanuts turned into nearly 16 ounces of all natural peanut butter.

How'd I do it? I put about a handful of peanuts at a time into my blender, put the cover on, and hit the 'Chop' button. Seconds later, I ended up with pulverized peanuts.

I repeated this until I had chopped the entire jar of peanuts. Then I poured about half the chopped nuts back into the blender and added 1 Tbsp of EVOO, and mixed. This made the peanut butter creamy. I spooned the peanut butter into a clean jar, and mixed the other half of the chopped nuts in the blender with another Tbsp of EVOO.

It took me about 30 minutes to prepare, and it only cost me $0.50 for the jar of peanuts, and however much you want to guess for 2 Tbsp of EVOO. I bet you can't buy natural peanut butter that cheap! Trust me, I've looked.

The final product:

The pictures aren't great, but I wanted to try to give some kind of visual. The peanut butter should stay fresh for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, but it won't last that long around here.

Now that I've conquered making peanut butter, I can't wait to try homemade Almond Butter, or maybe Cashews? And, perhaps, adding natural flavoring like honey? Yummy!

Cheap Ajax Dish Detergent at Kroger

2011-01-31T19:07:00.002-05:00

Our savings 'spy' has been busy today! Check out the deal she found at Kroger for $0.44 Ajax Dish Detergent! This deal may only be at certain Kroger stores, so keep your eyes peeled!

Homemade Manwich Sloppy Joes Recipe

2011-01-31T14:13:00.002-05:00

I'm constantly seeking new recipes to make things from scratch. This sloppy joe recipe is not only easy to whip up with things you probably have in your kitchen, but it's also budget friendly!

1 pound lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard (spicy mustard works well too)
3/4 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.

Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

ValuMarket Coupon Matchups 1/30 - 2/5

2011-01-31T13:32:00.003-05:00

Alright all you ValuMarket shoppers, here are some coupon matchups for you! Click here to find out the best deals this week!

Thanks Coupon Addicted Mom!

Kroger Mega Event Coupon Matchups 1/30 - 2/5

2011-01-31T13:25:00.003-05:00

The Game Day Mega Event at Kroger continues this week. Still lots of great deals to get! Check out my best pal's Kroger Coupon Matchups.

Thanks One Day At A Time In Jesus!

$0.50 off Hamburger Helper Printable Coupon (Possible FREEBIE)

2011-01-28T11:22:00.004-05:00

Click here to print off a $0.50 off ONE Hamburger Helper coupon. These are often on sale for $1.00. This coupon will double making the item FREE!! You can print this coupon twice per computer.

I had a problem opening the link to the coupon myself. I had to refresh the page until the Bricks coupon link opened up (could have been from high traffic).

Thanks to Southern Savers for the find!

CHEAP Malt O Meal Cereal at Kroger

2011-01-27T14:32:00.003-05:00

Kroger has HUGE bags of Malt O Meal cereal on sale for $2.50. There is a coupon for $2.00 off 2 bags of Malt O Meal cereal from the January 2, 2011 Smart Source coupon insert. That makes them $1.50 each after coupon. That's a BIG value for the amount of cereal you get!

$1.00 Off Bar S Printable Coupons

2011-01-27T14:16:00.002-05:00

Head over to Facebook and 'Like' Bar S Foods to play their Snack Bowl Challenge game. I was able to print two $1.00 off any Bar S Products coupons. They don't expire until the end of June! These often go on sale for $1.00, so FREE hot dogs or lunch meat when paired up with a sale.

Kroger Game Day Mega Event 1/23-1/29 Coupon Matchups

2011-01-24T16:59:00.004-05:00

My friend, T, has been busy matching up all the Mega Event items! I counted over 180 items on sale!

Click here to check out the Kroger matchups! She's got quite a few of them done, but she's still working on them. So, check back later for more deals!

I think the Reach toothbrushes are part of this sale for $1.00. There are several coupons out there that can get you FREE toothbrushes! Check your coupon stash!

Reach Toothbrush & Floss Printable Coupons

2011-01-07T21:54:00.007-05:00

New printables for Reach just released! $2.00 off 2 Reach Toothbrushes and $1.00 off Reach Floss! These often go on sale at Kroger for $1.00, so it makes them FREE! Print two of each

here.

There are also some other great coupons being released on Coupons.com almost daily, so be sure to check back and print them!

B1G1 FREE Stayfree Coupon

2011-01-03T15:22:00.002-05:00

Coupons.com has added a new coupon today! This is a coupon for Buy One Get One FREE Stayfree products. Prints yours here! And, no, your mind isn't playing tricks on you. There are actually two of those coupons to print, so you'll have a total of 4 B1G1 FREE coupons per computer! This will get some cheap or FREE products. Kroger usually puts them on sale for $2.00, and the drugstores usually have Stayfree B1G1 Free sales.

Barbara's Buy One Get One FREE Printable Coupon

2010-12-29T09:16:00.003-05:00

If you are on Facebook, check out the Barbara's Gift Of No app here. Send a request to three friends, and get a printable coupon for buy one get one free Barbara's cereal. This is a bricks coupon so you can print it twice per computer!

CHEAP Kellogg's Cinnabon Cereal at Kroger

2010-12-22T10:07:00.003-05:00

Kroger has Kellogg's Cinnabon cereal on sale for $1.99. Use the $0.50 off coupon available here. The coupon will double, and you'll get a box of cereal for $0.99!

FREE Milky Way Bars at Kroger

2010-12-22T10:00:00.002-05:00

If you have the above coupon printed out (if not, you can still print one here), take it to Kroger! Milky Way bars are on sale for $0.50 each. Use this coupon, which will double, for two FREE candy bars!

FREE or CHEAP Fleischmann's Yeast at Kroger

2010-12-20T14:16:00.004-05:00

Kroger has the 3-strip Fleischmann's yeast (active and rapid rise) on sale for $1.00 through 12/25. Find your $0.40 off 1 coupons from the following Smart Source coupon inserts: October 3, November 7, and/or December 12. These coupons will double making the strip of yeast only $0.20! Great buy!

I also found a printable coupon for $0.50 off 1 3-strip of Fleischmann's Yeast. This would make it FREE!

FREE BirdsEye Veggies at Kroger

2010-12-20T14:05:00.002-05:00

Kroger has BirdsEye Steamfresh veggies on sale for $0.88 each. Use this coupon $0.50 off 1 BirdsEye Vegetable (which will double) to get a FREE bag of veggies! This might be the same coupon that was available through BirdsEye Facebook page, so if you printed from Facebook, you might not be able to print again.

FREE Zone Perfect Bars at Kroger

2010-12-20T13:58:00.003-05:00

Kroger has Zone Perfect Bars on sale for $1.00 each. Check your old coupon stacks for a coupon from the October 31 Smart Source coupon insert. There was a coupon in there for a $1.00 off any single bar or multipack of Zone Perfect Bars.

Another FREEBIE!

FREE Coast Soap at Kroger

2010-12-20T13:46:00.004-05:00

Kroger has Coast soap for $1.00 this week. It's possible the body wash is on sale for $1.00 as well, but I'm not for certain.

Use this coupon -$1.00 off ANY Coast Body Wash or Bar and get it for free! You can print this coupon twice per computer, so TWO freebies!

HOT New Printable Coupons!

2010-12-20T13:10:00.005-05:00

Get 'em while you can! These are some good coupons that you could pair up with a sale to get some cheap or free items! Also some coupons for some great stocking stuffers.

-$0.60 off Shedd's Spread Country Crock (These are often on sale for $1.00)

-$1.00 off 2 Ronzoni Smart Taste (I think Ronzoni is on sale for $1.00 at Kroger)

-$1.00 off 2 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest

-$0.75 off 1 Ronzoni Garden Delight

-$1.00 off Tone Body Wash

-$1.50 off 2 Dove Chocolate Bags

-$3.00 off ANY Similac Formula (This coupon would make for some cheap liquid formula)

-$1.00 off 2 Fruit Of The Loom Ladies Socks

-$1.50 off 2 Kellogg's Kid's Cereals

-$0.70 off 1 Raisin Bran Cereal

-$2.00 off 2 Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal

-$0.70 off 1 Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies Cereal

-$1.00 off 2 Chex Cereal

-$2.00 off 2 Kellogg's Crispix Cereal

-$1.00 off ANY Coast Body Wash or Bar

-$1.50 off 2 Nestle Jingles

-$0.50 off 1 Kellogg's Cinnabon Cereal

-$3.00 off 2 Wonka Exceptionals

-Buy One Get One FREE Wonka Exceptionals

Kroger & Chex Cereal Giveaway WINNER!

2010-12-17T12:22:00.003-05:00

Thanks to all who entered the MyBlogSpark giveaway provided by Kroger and Chex. Here is the result:

True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 45 Result: 7 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Comment #7 was made by:

Mami2jcn said...I like Corn Chex. mami2jcn at gmail dot com

Congratulations! I will be sending you an email so you can get your prize mailed to you!

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

2010-12-13T21:22:00.002-05:00

Aren't these cute too?? I can imagine these being pretty yummy with a cup of hot cocoa! Check out the recipe and instructions here.

Homemade Turkey Sausage

2010-12-13T10:34:00.002-05:00

I used to buy turkey sausage from the grocery. I don't anymore. If you check the label, it might be lower in fat, but they've added unnecessary sugar (some include corn syrup). I was so pleasantly surprised to find a yummy recipe to make my own 'homemade' turkey sausage!

2 pounds ground turkey
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper

In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, ginger, salt, sage, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until well blended.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with nonstick cooking spray. Form the turkey sausage into patties, and fry until browned on both sides, and no longer pink in the center. This should take about 15 minutes.

You can also make it into sausage crumbles to use for sausage balls, pizza toppings, etc.

If you like your sausage spicier, just add more pepper!

Homemade Christmas Gifts: Marshmallow Snowmen

2010-12-13T10:29:00.002-05:00

I'm on a quest to find cute homemade things for Christmas! I think this idea ranks as pretty 'cute'. I don't think I'll be making them myself, but wanted to share it. Find the recipe here.

Planters Nuts $1.00 Off Printable Coupon

2010-12-10T13:07:00.003-05:00

Click on the Holiday Party tab on Mr. Peanut's Facebook page. Click on the empty dish next to the 3 tier dessert plate to print your $1.00 off coupon for Planters products. You can print two per computer.

It doesn't expire until after the first of the year, so you might find some Planters holiday containers on clearance after Christmas to use this coupon for an even better deal!

Kroger Gift Card & Chex Cereal Giveaway!

2010-12-10T09:39:00.008-05:00

**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!**

There are so many great tasting Chex Party Mix recipes that you can make in the microwave in only 15 minutes! Try The Original Chex® Party Mix or Chex® Ginger-Honey Crunch for sure crowd pleasers.

Looking for an easy gift idea for friends, family or co-workers? Try wrapping your favorite Chex Party Mix in a colorful tin or bag and personalize it with your own recipe card.

To make things even sweeter, Kroger Family of Stores will have Chex cereal on sale so you can impress your guests without stressing your wallet. For 3 weeks, from December 2nd – December 25th, Kroger will offer Chex cereal at their lowest prices of the year!

Chex and Kroger provided a $25.00 Kroger gift card and two boxes of Chex cereal through MyBlogSpark for me to use and enjoy. They've also provided an extra one for me to giveaway to one of my readers!

If you want a chance to win your own $25.00 Kroger gift card and Chex cereal, tell me this:

1) What is your favorite type of Chex cereal? (1 entry)

Bonus Entries:

2) Share your favorite Chex Mix recipe. (1 entry)

3) Like ChexMix on Facebook. (1 entry)

4) Like Kroger on Facebook. (1 entry)

5) Share your favorite Christmas memory. (1 entry)

6) Share your favorite Christmas cookie recipe. (1 entry)

7) Share your favorite Christmas candy recipe. (1 entry)

8) Follow my blog! (1 entry)

That's right! Up to 8 entries per person!

Contest will end Friday December 17 at 12 Noon EST. Winner will be notified by email and posted on my blog when randomly selected. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen.

Be sure to leave an email address in your entries so I can contact you! Type it out like this to prevent spam: mrspennypincher AT gmail DOT com.

Good luck, and Merry CHRISTmas! Thanks again to Kroger, Chex, and MyBlogSpark for my prize package, and this giveaway!

FREE Libby's Pumpkin Bread Kit at Kroger

2010-12-07T11:30:00.004-05:00

As I roamed through Kroger this morning in Mount Washington, I noticed the Manager's Special racks had Libby's Pumpkin Bread Kits marked down to $0.99! Just so happened I had (4) $0.50 off coupons, so I got 4, and there were still a dozen or more still sitting on the rack.

The coupon was from the November 14 Red Plum Sunday paper coupon insert. The cashier will have to manually enter it in because it makes the item free. She said she was afraid she'd get in trouble for doubling the coupon, but I said the ones in charge were the ones who marked it down to $0.99, and they know of the coupons out there, so she shouldn't get in trouble! Plus, the whole point to marking them down from a ridiculous price of $5.99 (not worth that price by ANY means) was to get rid of them!

Happy bargain hunting! :)

CHEAP Dove Deodorant at Kroger

2010-12-05T14:34:00.001-05:00

There is a $0.75 off coupon here for any Dove deodorant. These are part of Kroger's 10 item Mega Event for $1.50. Use this coupon to get it for $0.75!

Cheap Minute Rice at Kroger

2010-12-03T20:38:00.003-05:00

Minute Rice is on sale at Kroger for $2.15 a box. Pair that up with a $0.50 off coupon available here, and that coupon will double to $1.00 off making it $1.15 a box. This is cheaper than the store brand!

Possible FREE Milky Way Candy Bars

2010-12-03T20:32:00.002-05:00

Print this coupon out here and take it to Kroger or another grocery that doubles coupons, and you've got the chance of scoring cheap or FREE stocking stuffers! Or stash them away for that time of the month. Nothing like free chocolate to help PMS. :)

You might need to enter the zip code 90210 to print. It only let me print one coupon.

Kroger Coupon Matchups 11/28 - 12/4

2010-12-02T11:44:00.003-05:00

My friend Teresa has posted some Kroger matchups on her blog. Be sure to check them out to maximize your savings during the Mega Event!

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Instant Win Game

2010-12-02T11:38:00.003-05:00

Head on over to the Kraft website, and spin for your chance to win one of three Kraft Macaroni & Cheese coupons. I played and won a coupon for $0.55 off 2 boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinners. That will make for some cheap mac & cheese when it goes on sale.

Holiday Baking Deals

2010-11-29T10:09:00.003-05:00

This post is for any that are participating in the WRJ Cookie Fundraiser at church, or for anyone just trying to save some money on items for their holiday baking!

Kroger Deals:

Kroger 2 lbs Brown Sugar or Powdered Sugar $1.00
(deal is good through Weds; this is the LOWEST price out there right now!)

Nestle Toll House Morsels $1.98
-$1.00 off 2 printable coupon here
=$1.48 each

The following items are part of Kroger's Mega Event. In order to get the sale price, you must buy 10 participating items mix or match:

Carnation Evaporated Milk $0.69
-$0.50 off 2 printable coupon here
or
-$0.50 off 2 coupon from the November 14 Red Plum Sunday Paper Insert
=$0.19 each

Emerald Peanuts $1.49
-$1.50 off 2 coupon from November 14 Red Plum Sunday Paper Insert
=$1.48 for 2; $0.74 each CHEAP!!

Krusteaz Cookie Mix $0.99
-$1.00 coupon from the October 10 Smart Source Sunday Paper Insert
=FREE plus $0.01 overage!!

Wesson Oil $1.99
-$0.40 coupon from the November 14 Smart Source Sunday Paper Insert
=$1.19 each

ValuMarket Deals:

Best Choice 4 lb Granulated Sugar $1.69
(that's $0.42 a pound; CHEAPEST deal on sugar I've found; even Sam's Club prices are over $0.60 a pound!)

If you are looking for flour deals, Meijer has had their 5 lb bags of flour for $1.25, and ValuMarket has had their 5 lb bags of flour for $1.29. Not sure if either of these prices are still good. This is also a good stock up price on flour!

Kroger Mega Event 11/28 - My shopping trips!!

2010-11-28T17:45:00.003-05:00

So, I had some retail therapy this afternoon via Kroger's Mega Event. I was so excited (probably more excited than one should get when shopping Kroger) that I just had to share my trips. Yes, trips, because I went to two different Krogers.

Here's everything I got (some for my family, and some to donate):

(6) Hamburger Helpers
(2) Better Oats Oatmeal
(4) Bumblebee Tuna Pouches (all FREE with overage)
(4) Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese
(1) Wesson Oil
(2) Carnation Milk
(2) Quaker Rice Cakes (had $0.50/2 peelie on them; made them $0.29 each)
(1) Krusteaz Cookie Mix (FREE with overage)
(18) Kleenex Tissues
(6) Ziploc Freezer Bags
(2) Emerald Peanuts
(1) Duracell 9V Battery
(2) Perdue Ground Turkey
(1) Kroger Chicken Tenderloins
(3) Kroger Brown Sugar

=55 items total

Total after Mega Event and coupons =$46.81 (that's about $0.85 per item!!)

THEN...

I got back Catalinas...

I bought (6) Tuna Helpers at $0.75 each after sale and coupons, and got a $3.00 OYNO off of Hamburger, Chicken, or Tuna.

I bought (18) Kleenex Tissues at $0.65 each after the sale and coupons, and THEN got back (3) $3.00 OYNO Catalinas.

THEN...

I was pleasantly surprised to find out the Ziploc Freezer bags cranked out another Catalina. I got (3) Catalinas for $1.25 OYNO.

So, to sum it up, I got 55 items for $46.81. Five of those items were FREE with overage. And, then Kroger paid me $15.75 for buying certain items!

$46.81 - $15.75 = $31.06 for 55 items!

Printable Birds Eye Vegetables Coupon

2010-11-24T12:27:00.002-05:00

'Like' Birds Eye Vegetables on Facebook, and get a $0.50 off one printable coupon. This includes the Steamfresh variety. These often go on sale for $1.00 or less, so print two to get two free bags of veggies. They don't expire until December 2011, so plenty of time to hold on to them for a sale!

New Kraft Holiday Printable Coupons!

2010-11-23T11:38:00.003-05:00

Kraft has released some new printable coupons just in time for the holidays! Go here to print off any of the following coupons:

$1.00 off 2 Cool Whip
$1.00 off 2 Oscar Mayer Bacon
$1.00 off 2 Baker's Chocolate
$1.00 off Maxwell House
$1.00 off 2 Nabisco Crackers
$1.00 off 2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Cheese
$1.00 off 2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Print 2 of each! These are all sure to be on sale, or will be on sale soon, so pair these coupons up with a sale price for your best deal!

Product Review: Chicco Capri Stroller

2010-09-25T21:29:00.001-04:00

So now that my daughter is in preschool, I wanted a lightweight single stroller to take my toddler out in the mornings for a walk through the mall, the neighborhood, or a park. Of course, I didn't want to pay a lot of money, but wanted something durable and functional...read more here

Product Review: Doublefile Viburnum 'Shasta' Shrub

2010-09-25T21:26:00.002-04:00

Last summer I decided to landscape along the back fenceline to add some interest and privacy. The lady from the nursery I frequented came out, and helped me design the plan. The main shrub she suggested was the Doublefile Viburnum...read more here

Product Review: Terro Ant Killer 2 oz Liquid Bait

2010-09-01T08:06:00.001-04:00

Medium-sized black ants. Teeny tiny black ants. Itsy bitsy red ants. Oh my! After living in my house that sits on a hill for a little over three years, I've decided the hill it rests on is a ginormous ant hill. Each summer, it never fails...read more here

Product Review: Pink Yarrow 'Island Pink' Perennial Flower

2010-09-01T08:01:00.001-04:00

Yarrow is a perennial flower that I've grown fond of over the years. Upon planning out my flower beds a few years back, I knew it would be a good choice to add for interest. The blooms are clusters of tiny perfect flowers that attract bees and butterflies...read more here

Product Review: Shasta Daisy 'Becky' Perennial Flower

2010-09-01T07:58:00.001-04:00

Over the past three years, I have immensely enjoyed having the perennial flower Shasta Daisy 'Becky' adorn my flower beds. Her full white petals with the bright yellow center just make me want to smile...read more here

Product Review: Triple Paste Premium Triple Cream Severe Dry Skin/Eczema Care 3.5 oz

2010-08-30T08:27:00.002-04:00

Ever since my son developed eczema at around four months of age, my husband and I have constantly been searching for that 'miracle' product that would help his poor dry bumpy skin... read more here

Product Review: Alberto VO5 Normal Balancing Shampoo

2010-08-30T08:22:00.001-04:00

Being a bargain hunter, I am always willing to try a new product if the price is right. Alas, last month Kroger had Alberto VO5 Shampoo on sale for less than $0.60 a bottle...read more here

Product Review: Cover Girl Shineblast Lipgloss

2010-08-28T21:36:00.002-04:00

Have you ever been tempted to take a taste of your lip gloss? You know you've pulled a tube of gloss or chapstick out of your toddler's mouth at least once. There's just something about the scent that makes it seem like it's a delectable treat...read more here

Product Review: L'Oreal Kids Shampoo

2010-08-28T21:31:00.003-04:00

So, I'm a thrifty momma of two younguns, and I'm always looking for a deal. I was excited to one day find some closeout deals at the dollar store on L'Oreal Kids Shampoo...read more here

Product Review: Off! Clip-On

2010-08-28T21:15:00.001-04:00

Listen. Do you hear that? It's the small sound from the whir of the fan on my OFF! Clip-On. It's so much quieter than those little aggravating 'buzz buzz' sounds near my ears...read more here

Product Review: Cover Girl Smoky ShadowBlast Purple Plume

2010-08-28T19:43:00.007-04:00

By hoping to help you get the most bang for your buck, I've joined Viewpoints to give my honest opinion and feedback regarding items I've personally tried. I hope my reviews help you to continue to be a savvy penny pincher as I share what's worth your hard earned money, and what's not.

Product Review: Cover Girl Smoky ShadowBlast in Purple Plume

"Anticipation. Excitement. And, dare I say giddy even waiting for my Cover Girl samples to arrive from BzzAgent. I have been a Cover Girl connoisseur for years now..." read more here

Sam's Club Gift Card WINNER

2010-08-17T21:23:00.003-04:00

Well, I'm quite surprised I only had 8 comments for this giveaway! Guess no one wanted a chance at a FREE gift card? Oh well! Their loss! :)

So, using Random.org, here was the number drawn:

True Random Number Generator
Min:1
Max:8
Result: 7
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Comment #7 was left by JesusFreak! She said, "I would look to see if the cereal bars still have extra box tops. If so I would get those!" So, I'll be contacting you soon to get your info for the gift card. Congrats!

Sam's Club $25.00 Gift Card Giveaway!

2010-08-09T21:58:00.006-04:00

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

As your family starts to think about the new school year, you may be wondering how you can collect the most Box Tops to help support participating schools in your area.

For an easy solution, head over to your local Sam´s Club from Aug. 11 through Aug. 31 and earn more cash for your school. At the Sam´s Club Back-to-School event, you can get a head start on your collection and find 6 Box Tops on participating General Mills products. With your favorite Box Tops for Education brands at a great value, Sam´s Club is your one-stop destination for all your back-to-school supplies you need to send your kids off to school with confidence!

In addition, Sam´s Club is giving you the opportunity to earn even more Box Tops when you upgrade to a "Plus Membership." From Aug. 6 - Aug. 13, or while supplies last, visit the Member Services Desk of your local Sam´s Club and upon payment for your Plus Membership, you will receive a certificate for 150 Bonus Box Tops! For more information on how you can take advantage of the Back-to-School event at Sam´s Club, visit http://www.samsclub.com/ today!

Now for the really good part!

Sam´s Club and General Mills will be providing me with a Sam´s Club Plus Membership and gift card through MyBlogSpark. They are also providing a $25.00 Sam's Club Gift Card for one of my readers!

Now through August 16th at 12:00 NOON EST, you can enter this contest. All you have to do is answer this question:

1) Which General Mills Box Tops items do you plan to purchase during the Sam´s Club Back-To-School Event?

For an extra entry, answer this question in a seperate comment:

2) Name your must-have item that you´ll be purchasing from Sam´s Club this back-to-school season.

That's it! A winner will be drawn August 16th, and notified via email, so be sure to leave your email address in your comments. Good luck!

FREE Spaghetti O's at Kroger

2010-07-17T15:10:00.002-04:00

Check out how to get FREE Spaghetti O's at Kroger by reading the post here.

Don't eat them? Pick up a few cans to donate to your local food pantry or for the homeless. Can't pass up FREE items!

HOT Kroger Crayola Catalina Deal!

2010-07-16T10:04:00.002-04:00

Here's an awesome deal going on at Kroger right now!

There is a Catalina coupon that prints out when you buy selected items. When you purchase $10 worth of items, you get a $2.00 Catalina good towards your next purchase. Buy $20, get $4.00.

I bought (6) boxes of 24 count Crayola crayons. They are on sale for $0.25 each, BUT their regular price is $1.99. The Catalina is triggered by the REGULAR price, not the sale price! This is what makes this deal so awesome!

So buying 6 boxes would have amounted to $11.94 regular price. That met the $10 requirement triggering the $2.00 Catalina. I actually only spent $1.50 on the 6 boxes, and got a $2.00 Catalina print out in return, therefore making $0.50 profit!

Here is a list of other things that have been tried by other bargain shoppers that have worked at Kroger towards this deal:

♥ Backpacks and lunch kits
♥ Top-Flight Marble Composition Book
♥ Top-Flight 100 sheet filler paper
♥ Crayola 24-pack crayons
♥ Oxford Twin-Pocket Portfolios
♥ Top-Flight 1 subject notebook (70 pages)
♥ A&W School Box
♥ Crayola Classic 10 ct. markers
♥ Crayola 12 pack colored pencils
♥ Avery 3-pack glue sticks
♥ Avery 1" binder
♥ Top-Flight Wireless Notebooks (80 pages)
♥ Pentel Wow! 5-pack pens
♥ Bic Cristal pens 10-pack (Use: $1/2 from 8-9-09 SS if you still have it)
♥ Office Works 500 sheet Multi-purpose paper

This is a list of items confirmed to be working, but according to the announcement about the Catalina, it includes brands like Expo, PaperMate, Mead, Sharpie, Crayola, Avery, Five Star and UniBall.

New Printable Coupons!

2010-07-01T13:46:00.003-04:00

It's the first of the month, so there are new coupons available to print!

Coupons.com - Free printables grocery coupons. Click Here

Red Plum - Free printable grocery coupons. Click Here

Wanchai Ferry Giveaway!

2010-06-27T21:38:00.006-04:00

Ever crave Chinese food from your favorite restaurant but don´t feel like going out to eat?

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Congrats to Kari! Her comment was randomly chosen using random.org. Thanks to all who entered!*

Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées are perfect to have on hand for those nights you're in the mood for Asian cuisine, but would rather enjoy it with a relaxing night in. Available in the freezer section of your local grocery store, Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées come complete with everything you need to make a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

The newest Wanchai Ferry flavor, Beef & Broccoli, is the first beef dish in their line of great-tasting, complete Chinese meals for two. Ready to serve in only 14 minutes, Wanchai Ferry Beef & Broccoli comes with tender beef strips, and an assortment of Asian-style vegetables, including broccoli florets, red peppers and water chestnuts. It even includes rice and a rich brown sauce accented with soy and garlic for an authentic flavor experience.

Be sure to try the two additional new flavors of Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Style Chicken, which will soon join five other delicious varieties including Orange Chicken, Shrimp Lo Mein, Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken. Additionally, all of the entrées have no added MSG!

There is a $1.60 off coupon available here. Also check out the website at Wanchai Ferry later this summer for meal tips to enhance your Wanchai Ferry frozen entrée.

Would you like a chance to try this new Wanchai Ferry meal for FREE? Wanchai Ferry has provided through MyBlogSpark a giveaway that includes: one VIP coupon and two green tea sets. (Wanchai Ferry also graciously provided a prize package for me to enjoy too!)

How to enter (be sure to leave your email address in your comments):

Leave a comment telling what your favorite Asian food is.

For extra entries (make a seperate post for each entry):

Follow my blog
Post about this giveaway on your blog, and leave me a link to your post in the comment
Follow me on Facebook

This giveaway will end on Thursday July 1, 2010 at Noon EST. Winner will be chosen randomly, and contacted via email. Good luck! The winner's prize package will be shipped via FedEx, so if you have a PO Box, they are unable to deliver your prize.

Current Kroger Catalina Deals

2010-06-23T12:03:00.003-04:00

Check out a list of current Kroger Catalina deals posted at the Kentuckiana Coupon Clippers Club

Kroger Coupon Matchups 6/20-6/26

2010-06-23T12:00:00.003-04:00

Check out the forum I help run for some Kroger coupon matchups we've found: Kentuckiana Coupon Clippers Club

Going to Kroger today, so hopefully I'll find some unadvertised deals and post them later on the forum.

Kroger Summer Of Savings Instant Win Game

2010-06-14T10:21:00.004-04:00

Click here to play the Kroger Summer of Savings game! You can play daily until September 11, 2010. You have the chance to win lots of instant prizes!

New Redplum Coupons!

2010-06-10T16:33:00.002-04:00

Spend less, get more with free printable grocery coupons. Click, print and save! Click Here

Join Pampers Village For Coupons & More!

2010-06-10T16:23:00.003-04:00

If you are a parent of a little one in diapers, be sure to check out Pampers Village . And, be sure to enter in all your Pampers points to redeem for great freebies! I've gotten some nice free stuff using my Pampers points!

Possible FREE or CHEAP Right Guard Deodorant

2010-06-09T12:36:00.004-04:00

Print out your $3/2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 coupon here for possible free or cheap deodorant. I've seen these go on sale for $1.49 to $1.99 at Kroger.

Possible FREE Reach Toothbrushes

2010-06-09T12:31:00.004-04:00

Print your $2/2 ANY Reach Toothbrush coupon here, and wait for these to go on sale for $1.00. Then use the coupon to score two FREE toothbrushes!

A Quick Hello...

2010-06-04T08:45:00.002-04:00

If I have any readers left, just wanted to say hi! I continue to post a few deals on my Facebook page, but have yet to really be inspired to get the blog cranking again. It might just be me, but the sale ads lately have been really lacking. Plus, I've needed the time away from my blog to focus on me and my family. I guess I've just really had coupon burn out, and I'm sure it happens to us all. Don't get me wrong, I still use my coupons, I'm just not overly zealous like I was a year ago! :)

I will be hosting a new giveaway here shortly, so please stay tuned for that!

In the meantime, my wonderful friend is learning how to do some matchups and post some frugal finds at Kroger over at her blog: MamiOfFour.

Blessings to all!

Special Cellfire Coupon TODAY ONLY 6/4

2010-06-04T08:41:00.001-04:00

Yoplait Greek Yogurt Winner!

2010-05-10T10:21:00.003-04:00

Congrats to Kari who posted the very first comment! She was randomly selected as the winner of this giveaway provided by Yoplait Yogurt and MyBlogSpark. She should be enjoying her free gifts very soon.

Thanks to all who entered! :)

Yoplait Greek Yogurt MyBlogSpark Giveaway!

2010-05-03T08:43:00.004-04:00

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! THANKS TO THOSE WHO ENTERED! :)

Yoplait and MyBlogSpark have given me the opportunity to sample the new Yoplait Greek Yogurt. They are also generous enough to provide an opportunity for one of my readers to sample it too!

With 12 grams of protein -- twice that found in leading yogurts-- new Yoplait Greek nourishes from the inside out. Available in four delicious flavors, Strawberry, Blueberry, Honey Vanilla and Plain, the brand’s newest offering has a unique thick and creamy texture with the unmatched taste expected of Yoplait.

The winner will receive two VIP coupons for two free cups of Yoplait Greek yogurt, and information about the product. They will also receive a Yoplait Greek “Nourish Your Inner Goddess” gift pack, which includes some great items that will help you relax.

You can also print a $0.30 off coupon here.

This contest starts today and entries will close on Friday May 7 at 12 Noon EST. A winner will be randomly chosen. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize. If there is no response, a new winner will randomly be picked.

How to enter:

1) Leave a comment telling me what flavor of the new Yoplait Greek yogurt you would try.

2) Are you a Facebook fan of Mrs. Penny Pincher? If so, give yourself an extra entry!

3) Leave your favorite Bible verse as a comment. That will get you another extra entry!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAVE A WAY FOR ME TO CONTACT YOU! If you don't leave an email address, I can't email you if you win. Please leave your email address like this mrspennypincher at gmail dot com so you don't get spammers. Thanks!

New Cellfire Coupons

2010-04-21T12:52:00.003-04:00

New Cellfire coupons are ready to load to your cards! Just click here and add coupons for such products as: Betty Crocker, Green Giant, and Yoplait.

Take Surveys & Earn Rewards!

2010-04-07T14:42:00.002-04:00

I've been a member of Ipsos since January if my memory serves me right. I'm about twenty points away from getting a $10.00 cash reward from them. The surveys are usually fun, interesting, and easy to do. Easy way to make some extra cash!

Free Samples at Shop4Freebies!

2010-04-07T14:33:00.002-04:00

Get your Free Samples. Updated with a complete new list of Free Stuff every 24 hours. Get yours Now! Click Here

This site is great! I try to check it out as much as possible (aka when I remember). They have a good forum on their website too that leads you to more freebies and coupons.

New Cellfire Coupons

2010-04-07T14:14:00.002-04:00

Even though I'm still taking a break from matchups (nothing good lately anyway), I'm still obligated to post a few things! Which might even include a giveaway soon (hint hint).

In the meantime, new Cellfire coupons are ready to be loaded to your loyalty card. Just click here to load your clip free coupons!