New Pop Tarts Loadable Coupon!

Go here to load a $1/3 cpn to your Kroger Card...remember Savings Star coupon savings accumulate and when you reach $5, you can request funds, gift card, etc.. Combine this coupon w/the Mega Sale and the Pop Tarts will only be $1.36 wyb 10 participating products!!

Kraftmaid Inspiration is Back!!

Rachael Ray Magazine for $4.99

Use code "EVERYDAY" for Rachel Ray Magazine Deal

Good Deal on Activia at Kroger

Kroger has Dannon Activia yogurt $2 each this week. Buy 4.
Use four $1/1 cpn (1/22 SS)
Pay $4 and get a $2 OYNO Catalina printed...making the yogurt 50¢ each!!
And, as we all know, these will roll...

FREE or Almost FREE Stuff This Week!

Kroger deals  (above):

• Mom's Best Natural cereal $1.49
  - $.50/item discount wyb 10
  - $1/2 cpn here
  = $.49 each wyb 2
• Chapstick $1
  - $.25 cpn here
  = $.50 
• Krusteaz One Step muffin mix $2.19
  - $.50/item discount wyb 10
  - $.50/1 cpn (12/4 SS)
  = $.69 
• Hunt's tomotoes  $1.08
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $.45/3 cpn (1/22 S S)
  = $.28 each wyb 3
  

CVS:

• Blistex lip care $2.87
  - $2 ECB
  - $.35 cpn (1/22 SS)
  = $.52
• Revlon clippers $3.19 (buy 2)
  pay $6.38, get a  $7 ECB

Walgreens:

• Renu Life Flush & Be Fit kit $20
  - $20 MIR (in January booklet)
  = FREE
• Ultimate Flurry Protein bar $1.99
  - $1.99 RR
  = FREE
• Cortaid $3.99
  - $3 cpn (1/8 SS)
  - $2 in ad cpn
  = FREE 
• Triaminic Fever Reducer $5
  -$5 RR wyb 2
  - two $3 cpns (12/4 SS)
  = FREE + $1!

Meijer:

• Wolf chili
  -$.40/1 cpn (1/22 SS)
  = $.20
• Totino pizza rolls
  - $.35/1 cpn (1/8 GM) and
  - $.40/2 mperks cpn here
  = $.10 each wyb 2
• Hormel pepperoni or salami
  - $.55/2 cpn here
  = $.50 each wyb 2
• Chex Mix
  - $1/2 cpn (1/8 GM) and
  - $.50/2 mperks cpn here
  = $.25 each wyb 2

My Top 10 Tips for Frugal Living: #3 Have a Good Supply of Coupons

As I continue my Top 10 Tips for Frugal Living, my list so far:
# 10 Know the Prices here
# 9 Be Organized here
# 8 Network here
# 7 Rebate here
# 6 Menu Planning here
# 5 Be Patient! here
#4 Know the store's coupon policies here
#3 Have a Good Supply of Coupons

Now, I know that you can get some good deals w/out coupons. But, for the most part, having a good supply of coupons is essential to maximum savings. For example, toothpaste may be on sale, and you should only buy items such as this when they are on sale. (Never pay full price for it!) But, how much better a deal you can get, when you buy it on sale AND use a coupon. And, if you have lots of coupons for this item, they buy all you can at this lowest price...hence stockpiling.
From personal experience, my stockpile was next to nothing until I began getting multiple inserts full of coupons. But, if you could see my stockpile now, well, let's just suffice it to say that I had to spend about an hour organizing items, so they would all fit on a shelving system I have in basement. It's all organized which greatly helps in meal planning.
So, the question is "Where do you get all those coupons??" I get that question a lot from curious people in the store who see my binder. Well, it's pretty easy to explain.

1. Sunday Coupon Inserts: this is definitely where I get most of my coupons
2. Internet printable sites Some of my favorites are:
   Coupons.com is my favorite
   Red Plum
   Cool Savings
   Grocery Coupon Network
3. Home Mailers
4. In Store coupons

FREE Diabetic Meal Plan

Kroger Deals of the Day is Back!!

Today's deals is $1.50/1 Mio Liquid Water Enhancer. Sign in to your Kroger account here to load this coupon to your card!!

My Top 10 Tips for Frugal Living: #4 Know Coupon Policies

As I continue my Top 10 Tips for Frugal Living, my list so far:
# 10 Know the Prices here
# 9 Be Organized here
# 8 Network here
# 7 Rebate here
# 6 Menu Planning here
# 5 Be Patient! here
#4 Know the store's coupon policies
I have found this tip to be VERY important in saving money. Different stores have different policies, and it is so beneficial to be aware of them. For instance, Kroger has recently changed their policy. Meijer will only double two or six, depending upon which store you shop. So, if I'm headed to Meijer, I know I have to limit my identical coupons to double to what they accept, or they won't double.
I have found it very helpful to have in the back of my binder the various store's policies. I currently have Meijer, CVS, Target, and Walmart w/me at all times. What's amazing to me is that sometimes the employees don't know their own store's policy. I have to tell them. For example, I was at Walgreens  and bought 20 of the gummies that were on sale for $.39 each. I had 10 $.55/2 cpns printed from the Black Forest web site. A new cashier looked at them and asked, "Can I take these coupons?". To which I politely replied, "Yes, you can!". So, they all scanned perfectly fine, and I was on my way.
I also know that we have ALL had our frustrating moments when our coupons are rejected or limited. So, to avoid this, carry policies w/you and be ready to POLITELY inform the employee of what their particular store's policy is.

New Super Pretzel Printable Coupon!

Go here to print a new $.50/1 cpn for Super Pretzel...these go 50% at Meijer all the time!

Kroger Mega Sale!

Kroger is running a HUGE Mega Sale...buy 10, get $5 off instantly. Here's the best deals I see:

• Kraft Easy Mac or Velveeta cups $.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $.49
• Lipton Tea Naturals or Propel water $.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $.49
• Hunt's tomatoes or paste $1.08
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $.45/3 cpn (1/22 S S)
  = $.28 each wyb 3
• Mom's Best Natural Cereal $1.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10|
  -$1/2 cpn here (sign up required)
  = $.49 each wyb 2
• Kleenex $1.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $1/4 cpn (1/1 SS)
  = $.74 each wyb 4
• Pepsi 2 liters $1.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $.99
• Goldfish crackers $1.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $,99
• Sunny D $1.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $.99
• Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Shells & Cheese $1.43
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.43
• Kool Aid Jammers or Capri Sun $1.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.49
• Healthy Choice Entree or Steamer $2.18
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.68
• Garden of Eatin Tortila chips $2.19
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $1/2 cpn (1/22 SS)
  = $1.19 each wyb 2
• Kelloggs Fruit snacks or Pop Tarts $2.19
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $1/3 cpn here
  = $1.36
• Birdseye Steamfresh $2.19
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $ 1.69
• Heinz ketchup $2.29
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.79
• Kraft salad dressing $2.29
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $1/2 cpn (1/22 SS)
  = $1.29 each wyb 2
• Daisy cottage cheese $2.29
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.79
• I Can't Believe It's Not Butter $2.29
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.79
• Ritz or Nabisco Snack crackers $2.49
  - $3/3 cpn (1/8 SS)
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $.99 each wyb 3
• Kraft singles $2.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.99
• Pepperidge Farm Bread or Dessert $2.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.99
• Lay's Kettle or Potato Chips $2.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  - $. 55/1 wyb dip (1/22 SS)
  = $.99 + cost of dip
• Marie Callender's Dinner $2.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.99
• Post cereal $2.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $1.99
• M&Ms 9.9-12.6 oz $2.69
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $2.19
• Tostito chips $2.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $2.49
• Ore Ida potatoes $2.00
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $2.49
• Tropicana OJ $2.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $2.49
• Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh $3.29
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $2.79
• Edy's or Turkey Hill ice cream $3.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $2.99
• Ice Mountain water $2.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $3.49
• Gatorade 6 pack $5.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $4.99
• Brawny 6 big rolls $6.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $5.99
• Quilted Northern 12 double rolls $6.49
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $5.99
• Maxwell House coffee $8.99
  - $.50 per item discount wyb 10
  = $8.49

Other good deals:

• grapes $.99/lb
• Kroger milk $2.50/gallon
• Kroger cheese $2

New Pace Salsa Printable coupon!

Go here to print a $.50/2 cpn for Pace Salsa.

New Oscar Mayer Printable Coupon!

Go here to print a $1/2 cpn for Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats or cold cuts.