Duchess of Discount

Teacher Appreciation Days at Jo-Ann

2011-08-11T18:51:00.001-04:00

FREE writing curriculum demo DVD!

2011-06-22T14:02:00.003-04:00

What if your student could spend one school year learning from an award-winning novelist, learning step-by-step what a story is, how to create one, and how to shape an original story into a readable novel?

What if your student could do this in the security and convenience of your own home? They can!

The One Year Adventure Novel Curriculum guides students (grades 8-12) through the process of writing a novel over the course of one school year.

Get a FREE Demo DVD

Receive a free One Year Adventure Novel demo disc with sample lessons and details about how the curriculum works.
DVD Request page.

Save Our Hay!

2011-06-16T15:53:00.001-04:00

Help Stop Genetically Modified Alfalfa!

Please join Organic Valley in supporting the Center for Food Safety's fight against Monsanto's Roundup Ready® GM Alfalfa! Organic Valley will match your contributions to the Center for Food Safety dollar-for-dollar to a maximum of $25,000.
Donate Now

Kids eat for under $1 at Boston Market!

2011-06-01T16:24:00.003-04:00

Each Saturday in June, at participating restaurants in the following areas: Boston, Ocala, Orlando, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Tallahassee.

1/2 off Earth Fare hot/salad bar!!!

2011-06-01T14:30:00.004-04:00

Print this coupon for 50% off Earthfare's hot bar/salad bar! No extra purchase necessary. This coupon is valid until Sunday, 5 June. If you don't have a printer, or just want to save ink, you can write down the PLU and expiration date on a scrap of paper.

You should be able to use this at Publix, if your store has a salad bar and considers Earth Fare a competitor. YMMV.

Extra 30% off entire Roaman's order!

2011-05-27T16:19:00.004-04:00

Get 30% off your entire order plus free returns!
Expires 30 May 2011 at 11.59PM.
Be sure to sign up for their newsletters and they'll email you a free shipping coupon!

1. Place one or more items in your shopping bag.
2. Type the Promotion Code RD30RTN into the promotion code box in your shopping bag, then click apply.
3. The discount will automatically be applied to your order, if eligible.
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Half price books at Family Christian Stores!

2011-05-20T16:01:00.002-04:00

More than 25 books to choose from SHOP NOW ►

Selection is limited; see store for complete details. Limit 5 of each item per customer.
While supplies last. Sorry, no further discounts.

FREE concert! Columbia, SC, tonight!

2011-05-19T19:39:00.001-04:00

FREE book! Revolution in World Missions

2011-05-19T16:58:00.004-04:00

Change your life

Do you long to let go of self-centeredness and be more eternally minded?

Do you desire to make a difference in the lost world but aren't sure how to go about it?

The gripping message in Revolution in World Missions can radically change your life.

Click here to request your FREE copy!

Soap & fragrance making library sale - today only!

2011-05-16T05:43:00.004-04:00

The regular sales price for this information-packed, profit-making ebook library is $49. Today only, you can get it for just $7!!!

Instant Download - You will immediately receive the download links to these ebooks upon purchase. And just in case you miss it, the links will also be sent to your email inbox within a few minutes!

Free song download from Today's Christian Music

2011-05-11T03:22:00.003-04:00

Click here to download this week's free song,
Put Your Love Glasses On,
by Beckah Shea!

$10 for $20 at One Flight Up in Mount Dora!!!

2011-05-08T04:19:00.003-04:00

$10 for $20 Worth of Wine, Espresso, Desserts, and Light Fare During the Day at One Flight Up (or $15 for $30 During the Evening). Get this Groupon today only!

Expires Nov 9, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per table. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid for carryout. Tax & gratuity not included.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Half price tea party!

2011-05-06T16:50:00.005-04:00

Today's lovely Groupon deal... $15 for $30 Worth of Organic Tea, Lunch Fare, and Merchandise at A Corner of England in St. Petersburg!

Highlights:

Organic loose-leaf teas
Lunch fare made from scratch
Full retail store with tea & accessories

The Fine Print:

Expires Nov 9, 2011
Limit 3 per person. Limit 1 per table, limit 1 per visit. Must purchase 1 food item. Dine-in only.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

Choose your Kirkland's coupon!

2011-05-06T13:34:00.003-04:00

Through 12 May, you can choose a $5 off $25 OR $15 off $50 purchase at Kirkland's! This is our favourite store for gifts and decor. They have a wonderful variety and very reasonable prices! Go here to print your coupon(s).

Save money, save the planet! Present this coupon on your smartphone to receive your discount.
Barcode:510161DR (NEW) - 510161DRW (OLD)
Offer is valid 5/5/11 - 5/12/11.

$10 bonus card at Outback!

2011-05-05T15:07:00.005-04:00

Through 19 June, purchase $50 in Outback gift cards and get a $10 bonus card FREE! The bonus card is valid 9 May - 15 July.
As always, read the fine print before buying.
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Another Amazon GC from Swagbucks!

2011-05-05T01:03:00.003-04:00

For those who are still wondering whether Swagbucks is really better than the average rewards site... Note the dates on the picture. We've earned two $5 gift cards in less than a week! One more and we'll be able to get free shipping from Amazon. We don't know of any other site that pays off that quickly, particularly for us moderate users. Sign up today and start rewarding yourownself!

10 FREE experiments for home schoolers!

2011-05-04T02:12:00.003-04:00

Just fill out the form and you'll receive two experiments per week for five weeks.

FREE admission to public gardens - 1 day only!

2011-04-29T02:31:00.004-04:00

6 May 2011 is National Public Gardens Day.
Click here to get a voucher for free admission. Before you fill out the form, check the drop down menu (just below the box to enter your zip code) to see which gardens in your area are participating.

$20/$50 at Woman Within

2011-04-28T00:27:00.005-04:00

Here's how to redeem your offer:

Place one or more items in your shopping bag
Type the Promotion Code WW56518 into the promotion code box in your shopping bag, then click apply.
The $20 discount will be applied to your order of $50 or more, if eligible.
Continue shopping or begin checkout.

Restrictions: Offer ends midnight EST 05/02/11. Cannot be combined with any other offer. One offer per purchase.

Your discount will be applied to your order based on the value of each item. If you return an item, we will credit you the retail price less the portion of the dollar discount applied to it.

Does not include shipping and handling or taxes. Not redeemable for cash. Not valid on prior purchases, charges or for the purchase of E-Gift or Gift Cards.

Please note: offer doesn't apply to Jewelry/Fragrances, Costumes, E-BAGS, Home/Kitchen, Plus Size Living, Aerosoles, Propet, Ulla Popken, Torrid, Kiyonna, Lafayette 148, Newport News, Igigi and Tafford Uniforms or any product shipped directly from the manufacturer.

Orders placed that do not meet minimum requirements or after expiration will be processed without the discount. Not redeemable for cash. Not applicable to prior purchases. This coupon applies to both regular-price and clearance merchandise, which is already reduced up to 80% off. Adjustments will not be processed for previous orders.

Winn Dixie double plays & Make-a-Meal

2011-04-26T23:55:00.004-04:00

Good through 10 May

Good through 3 May

Good through 10 May

Good through 3 May

Make-A-Meal

With the purchase of two Stouffer’s family size entrees for $14.99, customers will receive the following items FREE:

· Cole’s garlic bread, 16 oz.
· Birds Eye vegetables, 10-16 oz. original or Steamfresh selected varieties
· Check drink, 2 liter
· Mrs. Smith’s pre-baked fruit pie, 37 oz.

That’s $14.07 in savings! Offer good 4/27/11 – 5/3/11

$8 for up to $20 Domino's pizza!

2011-04-20T04:38:00.004-04:00

Today's Groupon is good at any Domino's in the lower 48 states! For $8, you get one LARGE ANY-topping pizza - up to $20 value! Got a hungry college student out there?! Or one of those bottomless teen boys at home? Limit is 3 and it's good until 19 May. You must order online. And, as always, be sure to read the very brief fine print!

$10 plant food rebate!

2011-04-17T04:07:00.003-04:00

Through 30 June, buy Osmocote 3-lb Outdoor & Indoor Plant Food, print and mail in the form found here and get a $10 rebate!

Offer expires June 30, 2011.
Purchase must be made between 04/01/2011 and 06/30/2011.
Request must be postmarked by 07/31/11 and received by 08/15/11.

FREE admission to SOUL SURFER!

2011-04-05T22:06:00.002-04:00

SOUL SURFER - in theatres 8 April

Purchase any of the titles below and receive an eMovie Ticket for up to $10 toward the price of a SOUL SURFER movie ticket or $5 in eConcession cash to be redeemed at participating theatres. Offer expires 10 June 2011.

To Save a Life
Faith Like Potatoes
Walking on Water
Hachi
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
The Note
Ice Castles
Hand in Hand

Coupon Guilt?

2011-03-31T17:33:00.004-04:00

Do you ever feel a bit guilty when you use a lot of coupons? Particularly competitors' coupons? Has someone else, cashier or another shopper, insinuated that you're doing something wrong?

Here's a quote from Ellie Kay's book, Shop, Save and Share:

... One store manager with eighteen years experience told me:
'It's hard to believe, Mrs. Kay, that we don't lose money on even someone like you. You would think that when a person only pays $35 for $150 worth of groceries, we would lose money. But the manufacturers reimburse us for their coupons and the store's marketing department reimburses us for double coupons and competitor's coupons. So coupons are just like cash to us. I will say that taking $115 in cash is a lot easier than taking $115 in coupons. Still, that's our job.'

'Nuff said?

God bless your budget!

$1 off 3-in-1 oil!

2011-03-29T18:00:00.003-04:00

Click here to get a coupon for $1 off your next purchase of one can 3-IN-ONE Multi-Purpose Drip Oil! (No size is specified)

Publix trip!

2011-03-21T02:45:00.004-04:00

It's been a little while since we posted about our grocery savings. Not that we haven't been doing some wondermous deals... it's jsut that, well, life be so daily. :) We're beginnning to get a bit of a reputation at our local Publix market. Tonight's list was very short, as we're pretty well stocked up with most of our needs, However, deals like these are just too hard to pass up.

We picked up:
2 packages of beef hot dogs
2 packages of turkey hot dogs
4 Kid Cuisine meals
2 cartons of Florida's Natural OJ
2 Philadelphia Cooking Cremes
2 packages of Vigo yellow rice
2 Reese's PB cups.

Coupons we used:
(2) Buy 1 Oscar Mayer beef hot dogs, get 1 OM turkey dogs free
(2) Buy OM hot dogs, get $1 off Publix produce
(1) Buy 3 OM hot dogs, get 1 free (Target coupon)
(1) Get 1 Philly Cooking Creme FREE
(1) $1.50 off one Philly Cooking Creme
(2) $1 off 2 Kid Cuisine meals
(2) 50¢ off Vigo yellow rice
(1) B1G1 PB cups (Target coupon)
(1) $5 off $25 purchase (CVS coupon)

Our grand total was $3.49; we saved $38.36! That's a 91.7% savings! ♥
(Sorry we didn't get a picture. Long day, long trip home, rush to get frozen items put away.)

God bless your budget!

Groupon: Up to 57% Off Bahamas Cruise and Resort !!!

2011-03-18T02:06:00.004-04:00

WoW! Groupon just keeps getting better and better!

$299 for Two-Night Cruise for Two Guests (Up to $689 Value) or $449 for Two-Night Cruise and Two-Night Stay in a Bahamas Resort for Two (Up to $804 Value) from Celebration Cruise Line!

Both these Groupons include up to $115.80 in taxes, customs, and port fees (up to $57.90 per person) that regular cruise customers pay over ticket price. An additional $88.44 in taxes and service fees for two people applies to the hotel stay option, and is included in the Groupon for that option.

Limit 10 per person. You can also buy up to 10 as gifts. You can only use one per visit. As always, be sure to read all the fine print, particularly in travel deals like this!

The Duchess is not responsible for any misunderstandings or disputes with Groupon or Celebration Cruise Line or anyone else associated with this or any other deal. Inform yourself before making any purchase!

Winn Dixie deals this week!

2011-03-16T14:19:00.002-04:00

It’s warming up, so time to start the grill and have a cookout! This week’s Make-A-Meal at Winn-Dixie can help you with that. Also, save big on breakfast with the Kellogg’s cereal What-A-Deal.

Make-A-Meal

With the purchase of one bag of Kingsford charcoal for $9.99, customers will receive the following items FREE:

· Bryan jumbo franks or Echrich jumbo meat dogs*, 16 oz.
· Winn-Dixie hot dog or hamburger buns, 11 oz.
· Winn-Dixie squeeze mustard, 16 oz.
· Doritos, 11-11.5 oz.
* brand varies by store

That’s $9.66 in savings! Offer good 3/16/11 – 3/22/11.

What-A-Deal

With the purchase of three Kellogg’s Cereals*, customers will receive the following items FREE:

· Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, 12 pack
· 2 Del Monte Fruit Naturals fruit cups, 8 oz.
· Seneca apple juice, 48 oz.
· Milk, 1 gal.
*23oz. Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, 17oz. Froot Loops, 17oz. Apple Jacks or 17oz. Corn Pops

That’s $12.57 in savings! Offer good 3/16/11 – 3/22/11.

1/2 off at Costas in Tarpon Springs!!!

2011-02-10T04:29:00.004-05:00

Grab this Groupon today! You have until 11.59PM to get this Groupon for $20 worth of Greek dishes & seafood at Costas Restaurant for $10! It's good until 11 August! We're definitely going to have to plan a trip down that way soonly!

$5 for $10 worth of Cold Stone Creamery ice cream!

2011-02-06T04:15:00.002-05:00

We've been wanting to try this place; now we have no excuse not to! Half price + ice cream! Does it get any better?! You have a couple days to grab this deal, then until 9 August to use it!

Cold Stone's ice cream, made fresh in stores every day, inhabits a quantum flux between soft-serve and traditional ice cream, with a rich, creamy texture that whispers tales of its super-premium quality as it glides over taste buds. The ice cream generously welcomes dozens of toppings, as traditional as crumbled cookies and chopped nuts or as quirky as granola and black licorice. Choose your favorite ice cream from among dozens of silky flavors, such as Irish cream and butter pecan. Then make certain no one will try and steal a taste by topping it protectively with brownies, gumballs, and cherry pie filling. Whatever Frankencream you create, it'll be scooped cold off the grill into a freshly made waffle cone or bowl. Cold Stone's ice cream and toppings vary between seasons and location, and they also offer sorbet and an array of lighter toppings such as fruit and honey. Ice-cream creations run between $4 and $6, depending on size.

1/2 off Debbie Mumm Fabrics at JoAnn!

2011-02-02T15:29:00.003-05:00

Click the pic to see all the Debbie Mumm fabrics on sale. Most are just $3.99 a yard!

Click here to see what else is on sale at JoAnn right now.

55% off MOAS admission, Daytona Beach!

2011-02-02T14:28:00.008-05:00

For just $6, you'll get a $13 admission to the Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach! This deal is available for purchase today only! Once purchased, the Groupon is good until 3 August 2011!

As always, read the brief fine print before making a purchase. We also encourage readers to click on the 'Company Website' link and check it out before deciding if the deal is right for you.

Winn Dixie Make-a-Meal deal! (2-8 Feb)

2011-02-01T17:11:00.003-05:00

Just in time for the Big Game, Winn-Dixie has rolled out a new Make-A-Meal to feed your team.
Plus, there are additional savings opportunities for deal seekers in areas where Winn-Dixie fuelperks! is offered. You will save 10 cents per gallon with the purchase of the two pizzas.

With the purchase of 2 Red Baron Classic Pizzas, customers will receive the following items FREE:

· New York Dip ‘n Sticks, 11.5 - 16 oz. 50¢ off any 1 NY Frozen Product
· Tyson Any’tizers, 10 - 13.5 oz. - $1/1 Tyson any'tizers, 1/23/2011 SS Insert
· Coca-Cola* or Pepsi*, 2 liter
· Breyers ice cream, 48 oz.

* Coke: Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama (except Birmingham area), Pensacola, Fla. and Columbus, Ga. areas. Pepsi: Florida (except Pensacola area), Georgia (except Columbus area), Birmingham, Ala., Georgia (except Columbus area).

Offer good 2/2 thru 2/8 with Customer Reward Card.

Tallahassee Italian Family Festa - 55% Discount!!!

2011-01-25T01:34:00.002-05:00

We're sure some of our local readers will be taking in the Festa, so thought we'd help you save a few lira.

$9 for Two Adult Weekend Passes to the Tallahassee Italian Family Festa February 19 and 20 ($20 Value). Children 12 and under get in free. As always, be sure to read the fine print; it's brief. 8-]

Disclaimer: Yes, we get a small credit if you go through our link.

Current Tampa Bay Groupon deals!

2011-01-23T14:14:00.005-05:00

Tarpon Springs $9 for Island Adventure Cruise and Tour from Sun Line Cruises (Up to $20 Value)

Lutz $15 for $30 Worth of Children's Clothes, Toys, Furniture, and Equipment at All About Kids in Lutz

Tampa $45 for 10 Cycling Classes at Ryde For Life ($125 Value)

SOLD OUT!!! ~~St. Petersburg~~ ~~$59 for a One-Night Deluxe Room Stay with a Bottle of Wine and Breakfast at The Pier Hotel (Up to $198 Value)~~

Sarasota Up to 52% Off Salon Services at Details Salon in Sarasota. Choose Between Two Options.

Half off an Amazon Gift Card... better HURRY!

2011-01-19T14:16:00.005-05:00

This is a blue moon deal, for sure! For $10, at LivingSocial, you can get a $20 Amazon Gift Card! You know this one will go fast! Limit one!
Oh, and they gave us $5 (Deal Bucks) to use on our next purchase! SWEET! ж:-)

Disclosure: If 3 people snag the deal using our link, our deal is free!

$13 for 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'!!! Orlando Groupon!

2011-01-17T15:09:00.003-05:00

Grab this deal before 11.59PM today (Monday)! For $13, you get one ticket to Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Mad Cow Theatre (up to a $27 value), located in downtown Orlando. Shows are scheduled Thursdays through Sundays from January 28 to February 27. The performances on January 26 and 27 are preview performances and are not valid with this Groupon.
Limit 2 per person, may buy multiple as gifts.

Organic Groupon in Gainesville/Ocala/Naples/Port Charlotte!!!

2011-01-17T13:04:00.005-05:00

You have until 11.59PM today to grab this deal! For $15, you'll get $30 worth of local, natural Once purchased, the Groupon is good until 18 April! This is going to be a great grocery stop to add to our March travel plans!

God bless your budget!

Tampa Bay area Groupons!

2011-01-16T18:11:00.004-05:00

Get these before they sell out or are no longer available!
If our links don't take you to the deal you want, just click on the city name or use the drop-down menu up top for more choices.

Madeira Beach $8 for Black-Light Minigolf for Two and Two Drinks at The Golf Beaches in Madeira Beach (Up to $17 Value)

Madeira Beach $10 for $20 Worth of Vino Florida Wine at The Florida Winery in Madeira Beach

Lutz $10 for $20 Worth of Afternoon Tea at Mrs. Tea's Garden Tearoom in Lutz

Tampa $25 for Five Indo-Row Group Exercise Classes at Dan Wall Fitness Studio

Multiple Locations $99 for $300 Worth of Ethan Allen Furniture. Choose from Two Locations.

Sarasota $40 for One Premium Parasailing Flight at Siesta Key Watersports (Up to $80 Value) in Sarasota

Clearwater $10 for a Ticket to Chocolate Sunday Hosted by "Tampa Bay Woman Newspaper" on January 23 in Clearwater

Clearwater $25 for Two 30-Minute Guitar Lessons Plus Two Digitally Recorded Study Aids from Brentwood Guitar Instruction

56% discount on Airboat Tours!!! Orlando Groupon

2011-01-15T16:54:00.003-05:00

What could be better family fun than a swamp tour with Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee?! Once purchased, you have until 18 July to use it. Please read the fine print, as there are some dates on which it can't be used.

Choose between two tour options:

For $25, you get a one-hour night airboat tour (a $53 value).
For $19, you get a one-hour daytime airboat tour (a $43 value).

$4 for 4 Oval Chalkboard Vinyl Decals!!!

2011-01-14T13:40:00.004-05:00

GroopDealz is a daily deal site offering discounts from 50-90%!

55% off the regular price!!!

How cute are these?! And so useful! We've been looking for something to stick on the ice-box door for little reminders. We tried a dry erase board, but it was too clunky and a pain to erase. These are going to be perfect! Get these through GroopDealz today!

God bless your budget!

Our amazing Publix trip!!!

2011-01-10T00:22:00.004-05:00

We never would have thought, a year ago, that we'd ever be able to pull off a deal like this! Combining sales and coupons, we brought home 12 boxes of Special K, 20 jars of Peter Pan peanut butter, 4 packs of sausage, 2 Wholly Guacamoles, 6 ramen noodles, and 1.67 pounds of chicken! We saved $119.91. Our total OOP: $5.19!!!

We're finally starting to build up a nice little stockpile. The Duke has promised to 'build' us a little pantry as soon as he can wrangle some time off. (Not holding our breath, lol!)

God bless your budget!

52% off Dinosaur World in Plant City!

2011-01-04T15:06:00.006-05:00

150 dinosaurs!!!

This looks like so much fun! For $4, you get a ticket for children ages 3-12 ($9.75 value) , and/or for $6, you get an adult (age 13 & up) ticket ($12.75 value)! You have until 11.59 PM tomorrow (Wednesday) to snag this deal. The Groupon is good until 6 July, so you'll have plenty of time to use it! As part of their admission, children 12 & under can 'dig' for fossils and take home 3 of those they find!

If our link doesn't take you directly to this deal, just use the drop-down menu and click on Lakeland.

Mississippi Groupon - 52% discount at Baer House Inn!

2011-01-02T14:19:00.003-05:00

Grab this one now! The deal is ON until 11.59PM tomorrow (Monday)! Be sure to read 'the rules'. This Groupon is good for a year! Some holidays are excluded.

This 1870s Victorian mansion boasts seven guest rooms filled with vintage charm, antique furniture, and decorative period pieces. Baer House Inn treats guests to a home-cooked breakfast every morning plus wine and snacks each evening. From the mansion, visitors to Vicksburg can take a short stroll to Old Court House Museum, the Biedenham Coca-Cola Museum, several antique shops, and historic Washington Street, while Civil War buffs can take a quick 2-mile drive to the Vicksburg National Military Park. You may use the $115 value of this Groupon toward a higher-priced room.

Groupon helps keep your resolutions!

2011-01-02T13:22:00.005-05:00

Check your city's Groupon deals today! They're chock full of gym memberships and fitness classes and salon treatments, all at 50-90% off! If you don't make resolutions, how about a 57% discount on Salsa or Zumba lessons in the Fort Lauderdale area? Or 52% off a "Keys to the City" Wristband at Sam's Fun City in Pensacola? Atlanta's Groupon is good for an 88% discount at Sylvan Learning Centers!!!

Groupon deals can be found all over the country. And they're adding new cities all the time. See what's in your area! Most Groupons are good for at least several months, many up to a year, so you can use them at your convenience. If you see a deal you like, grab it now, before it sells out or time to buy runs out.

HOT coupon! $2 off Jose Ole!

2010-12-28T08:22:00.005-05:00

Hurry over and LIKE José Olé on Facebook, then click the Thank You tab to get a $2 off any (16 oz or larger) Jose Ole product! Only 25,000 available, so don't hesitate! Offer ends 30 December, 7AM ET - or when supplies run out.

Tampa Bay Groupon in Bradenton!

2010-12-20T17:15:00.006-05:00

$10 gets you $20 of groceries and covers the delivery fee!
This deal is available until 11.59 tonight.

SMOKIN' Knoxville SUPER-deal! 75% off Rooms To Go!!!

2010-12-16T13:52:00.005-05:00

If you're anywhere near Knoxville, TN, don't miss this deal! You have until 11.59PM tonight to grab today's Groupon. For $25, you get $100 worth of furniture and more at ROOMS TO GO on Kingston Pike! Limit one per person on this one. What? You're still here? Get it!

$5/5 at OneStopPlus!

2010-12-11T14:29:00.005-05:00

There are still some amazing deals going on! With the $5/$5 code and FREE shipping, we just got this mock turtleneck for a whopping 29¢ at One Stop Plus! Just use code CHNEG5 at checkout. The code is, apparently, good on almost anything on the site. Better hurry! These deals always go FAST!

25-40% off Veggie Tales + FREE Shipping and more!

2010-12-10T02:32:00.004-05:00

Click the pic for details
Sale prices valid 12/9/2010 - 12/15/2010; 11:59pm

Big Idea is pleased to offer FREE USPS STANDARD SHIPPING on all orders of $30 or more. Valid within the continental U.S. Excludes Hawaii, Alaska and oversized packages. Enter Coupon Code SHIP234 at checkout! Expires 12/15/10.

FREE CHRISTMAS ECARD:

Enjoy this special Holiday treat from VeggieTales, brought to you by American Greetings! Try this Online Puzzle today!

Newspaperless experiment

2010-12-09T19:26:00.005-05:00

We've decided to stop buying Sunday papers for a while. We end up with huge stacks to haul to the recycle station in the next county. (Our county has no recycling program as yet). And, despite our good intentions, the unused/expired coupons don't regularly get sent to our military families.

So far, it's been working out better than we hoped. 'Buying' the coupons online reduces waste and makes it much easier/cheaper for us to stock up on items we use often. Example: we 'bought' 12 Idahoan coupons for a total, including shipping, of $2.07. Using the coupons during a BOGO, we got 24 FREE packages! This was a $30 value, so we're actually $27.93 ahead! Yes, we're thinking this experiment is going to be a monumental success. the pantry is filling up nicely and the grocery account is still in the black. Momma's happy! 8-]

Coupons in Chung's packages!

2010-12-01T10:55:00.003-05:00

If you bought Chung's during the BOGO sale at Publix, be sure to check inside the boxes! We've been finding coupons inside for $1 off any 2 Chung's Asian food products AND $1 off any Chung's for 2!

Today only - 1/2 off Mary Brogan MOAS membership!

2010-12-01T10:41:00.002-05:00

This membership will also give your family admission to over 270 museums and science ceneters around the country! Membership includes two adults and all children in the household under 18.

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science features visual arts, science exploration, and humanities education. A year-long family membership includes free admission for two adults and all children living at home under the age of 18, as well as discounts and special members-only invitations to exhibit previews and opulent exhibit weddings. Visitors can explore the first thirty years of video game technology and weave through the dangerous world of boss-level monsters in Videotopia. Meanwhile, Appetite, documents lens-tamer’s love affair with food photography, pop culture, and inanimate fruit bowls.

With the ASTC Passport Program, each family membership doubles as a visa good for free admission to more than 270 science centers. Members can flash their plastic badge at the museum store for 10% off their goodies or name-drop their own name when booking a birthday party at the museum for discounts on party packages. When not at the museum, The Mary Brogan Museum indulges jilted pen pals with heart-felt newsletters and informative publications.

Black Friday (and more) Doorbusters at JoAnn!!!

2010-11-24T15:45:00.003-05:00

Better get there early for this super deal! While supplies last, JoAnn is offering this Cricut® Personal Electronic Cutter - regularly $199.99 - for $59.99!!! Click the pic to see this and other Friday doorbusters.

Click here for Saturday's and here for Sunday's doorbusters.

$1 off Florida-raised chicken!

2010-11-18T01:35:00.003-05:00

All "Fresh from Florida" chicken is raised by local Florida farmers and processed at the Pilgrim's Pride facility in Live Oak, FL. This partnership allows Florida consumers the opportunity to "buy local".

You can print two of these!

Groupon Tallahassee... 1/2 off Bagelheads!

2010-11-15T18:56:00.002-05:00

Groupon has THE BEST deals ever! Get this one NOW. The offer ends at 11.59PM tonight! If you have any doubts, check out Bagelheads menu! Two people could have a nice little breakfast for this $4! Limit 1 per person, but you can buy 2 more for friends. Hurry! Time is short!

Get your Groupon, Tallahassee!

2010-11-12T14:41:00.004-05:00

We're so thrilled to have Groupon finally arrive in Tallahassee!

Today's deal, good through the weekend, is amazingly timely. We were just saying we should go to the museum again and... VIOLA! ;) For $4, you can get an adult day pass ($9 value), or for $3, a child [age 4-15] day pass ($6 value). Limit is 6 per household. Coupons expire 31 March 2011, so you have plenty of time to use them.

God bless your budget!

FREE Veggie Tales Christmas music!

2010-10-31T17:50:00.004-04:00

Another great offer from Amazon! Download any song(s) or the entire Veggie Tales The Incredible Singing Christmas Tree album for FREE! The kids are gonna love this!

Pasta for Pennies at Publix

2010-10-21T21:21:00.005-04:00

We had planned on skipping this week, but just couldn't pass up the Hungry Man and Mueller's deals! Both were BOGO at Publix and we, naturally, had coupons. Four $2 off Hungry Man and 4 $1/2 Mueller's. Our total OOP for everything pictured - 4 frozen dinners and 8 boxes of pasta - was 34¢!

Many thanks to I ♥ Publix and Cha-ching on a Shoestring for helping put together this week's deals!

God bless your budget!

Summer sandal savings

2010-10-17T21:33:00.006-04:00

We're back, at last, after dealing with some health issues that severely curtailed our computer activities.

We're tickled to share with you our latest super deal. While it may seem unnoteworthy to some, we Floridians have a 'different' list of essentials. RIght now, Dollar General has summer merchandise on clearance. We found several pairs of flip flops for 30¢ each and a nice pair of summer sandals for $2.40! Some 'nicer flip flops' were as low as 60¢! These are going very fast, so don't delay!

God bless your budget!

Save on ink!

2010-09-22T13:03:00.004-04:00

Do you ever print out your shopping list? You might want to change your font!

A study by Printer.com, a Dutch independent printer comparison Web site, found that consumers can save anywhere from $20 to $80 per year on printing costs just by changing the font on their documents. Fonts, depending on their thickness of lines and height of characters, require varying amounts of printer ink, meaning the more efficient your font is, the fewer ink cartridges you have to buy. read more...

God bless your budget!

ApologetiX - half price!

2010-09-08T19:40:00.004-04:00

From the ApologetiX newsletter:
All ApologetiX CDs and stickers in our online store are half off while supplies last. Downloads are on sale, too.

We plan to put all CDs before 2009 back "into the vaults" as Disney does with their movies, so once they're out of stock, that will be it for now.

In fact, some of our older CDs are already out of stock, although they are still available as downloads. Most of the songs from the older CDs will be available again on our new ApologetiX Classics series.

In the meantime, even Recovery and The Boys Aren't Backin' Down are half off. Our songbook download, our Christmas downloads, and our Rare Not Well Done downloads are half off, too.

If you wish to get downloads for any of our CD titles and save the shipping cost, you can get the downloads for the same sale price as the CDs.

The prices posted in the online store are already marked at the half-off price.

http://www.apologetix.com/store

WOOT! 27 Swag Bucks!

2010-09-06T19:31:00.002-04:00

We can't remember ever getting one this large! If you're not swaggin' yet... well, how come?! Click the pic and sign up NOW! Before you know it, you'll be cashing in for a $5 Amazon GC, or some other AbFab prize! And if you go through our link (attached to the pic), we'll get a little extra swag in our account! 8-) Those Amazon gift cards are going to be a Godsend when we start Christmas shopping!

You still here? Click! Join! Get goodies!

God bless your budget!

Tallahassee Fresh Market Events

2010-09-02T14:17:00.004-04:00

Click here to find a store near you and get their events schedule.

3-6 September: ...delicious samplings from throughout the store - all perfect choices for those final Labor Day cookouts! Don't miss our BIG DEALS with FREE Giveaways! Please call the store for demo specifics and times.

4 September, 1-4PM: You are invited to attend a free chef's demonstration on how to prepare Seared Salmon with Curried Mango Sauce and a Summertime Strawberry Balsamic Salad on September 4th. Please come anytime between 1pm - 4pm. No reservations are necessary.
Click here to view the recipe.

18 September, 3-6PM: Fresh Flavors Chef Cooking Demonstration. You are invited to attend a free chef cooking demonstration on how to prepare Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Artichokes with Creamy Angel Hair Pasta and Feta on September 18th. Recipes feature Lucini Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cucina Antica Garlic Marinara Sauce, Delallo Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Scarpetta Tuscan Vodka Sauce, Wasa Rosemary Thin & Crispy Flatbread, Le Grand Garden Pesto, and Echeverria Sauvignon Blanc Reserva as the wine selection. Please come anytime between 3pm - 6pm. No reservations are necessary. Click here to view the recipe.

Coupon Policies online

2010-09-02T13:32:00.003-04:00

Here is a list of online coupon policies for several major retailers:

Walgreens
Sweetbay
Walmart
Target
Wegmans
Harris Teeter
Marsh
HEB
Safeway
Kroger

$5 off Honeybaked Ham!

2010-09-02T13:16:00.003-04:00

Click here to print a $5 off coupon for a bone-in ham, $3 off a boneless half ham, and more. Offer good thru 19 September. More HoneyBaked coupons here.

Offer good at participating locations in the following states: AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, NC, NV, OR, SC, TN, UT, and Fairview Heights, IL.

Homeschool special: up to 50% off + free lesson plans!

2010-08-16T18:05:00.006-04:00

From Heart of Wisdom:

Back to Homeschool Specials

We are offering up to 50% off on several items in our Back to Homeschool Special at the Heart of Wisdom store.You can combine the coupons below to maximize your savings.

Back to Homeschool Coupon Codes

You CAN use these with other special offers at Heart of Wisdom Book Store.

$10 Off Alpha Omega Switched on Schoolhouse use code SOS9861237

$10 Off Alpha Omega Lifepac use code AOLP83574

$5 off any Heart of Wisdom Publication use code HOW547773

$3 Off any Heart of Wisdom Ebook use code ebook73902

Coupons are only good in the linked categories listed here and expire August 19, 2010.
On checkout type in the code into the coupon code section and the cart will reflect your savings.
Yes, you can share these coupon codes.

Offer Expires: August 19, 2010

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Free Lesson Plans for 36 Weeks!

Heart of Wisdom Day by Day Lesson Plans for Week 1 are now available. A new five day lesson plan set (Week 2, Week 3, etc.) will be available after 6:00 pm CST every Sunday for the next 35 weeks. Be sure to read the Bible, history and science overviews before downloading the files.

You can subscribe to get notification vial email or in an RSS feeder.

These Lesson Plans are our way of saying "Thank-You" for your support. We simply request that you do two things: provide a comment and tell a friend.
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Look for this offer on the site, as well.

$5 off $25 at Crayola Store online

2010-08-07T03:38:00.005-04:00

Get ready to head back to school. Stock up on back-to-school essentials from CrayolaStore.com and save $5 off $25 when you enter discount code 5OFFBTS at checkout through 8/31/10.

Also get a 15% discount off your first purchase when you sign up for the free newsletter. Not sure if you can combine the two offers.

Deals of the week!

2010-08-06T23:25:00.009-04:00

This has been one of our best weeks since we started hyper-couponing about 8 months ago! We finally made it to Staples on the last day of their free 'backpack' special and were delighted to find some very nice selections. Choosing one was quite difficult, but we did narrow it down to two. Then our shopping pal volunteered to put one in his cart so we could have both! The black one was half price and the tie-dye 25% off. We also used a 20% off coupon for the black one, which brought it down to $23.99... and we're getting a $29.99 rebate on it! CHA-CHING!

We also bought several other items, using Staples Rewards, that offered a rebate. So we now have a total - including cash back, Staples Rewards, and gift cards - of around $87.50 coming. Add to that a $10 Publix gift card from the Publix/ConAgra offer, $10 from Aveeno, and $4.96 from the lunch tote we got at Target. Can't wait for these to start rolling in!

Another AbFab deal was at Publix. We did this one three times. Each time, using five $1/2 coupons and the $5/10 ConAgra products Q, 10 bottles of Hunt's Ketchup (BOGO) gave us an overage of $1.25 toward other items! Twice, we opted for the Sabra Hummus (can't stop eating that stuff!) that was on sale and paid exactly $1.75, the cost of one ketchup, for everything! And at the end of the month, each use of our credit union ATM card has earned us 15¢. That came to over $40 this month! CHA-CHING!

Last, but certainly not least, for the final of several Friends and Family deals at Walgreens, we used a $25 Walgreens 'check' from a prescription transfer. Missing from the picture below are 6 more Big Rolls and 8 gallons of distilled water. We bought the 2 vitamins - which our insurance/wellness account paid for! - earlier in the day. Each one cost $7.50 and returned a $10 RR! CHA-CHING! We used the RR from one, along with a couple other RR's we had on hand, to pay for the Complete, one of the razors, and three Huggies wipes. (Almost forgot, we used a $4 coupon on each of the razors and combined store and MC's on the Huggies). The other $10 RR went to Publix for a few last minute deals on the final day of their sale.

Our final deal at Walgreens filled a cart and cost us exactly 13¢! Remember, we get 15¢ for using the ATM card, so we actually made a 2¢ profit! CHA-CHING!

OOP between Publix and Walgreens: $3.63.
RR's in our wallet right now: $23! CHA-CHING!!!!!
Oh, and we found that the cashier made some mistakes, so they owe us 75¢.

Also, we didn't even get a chance to post our CVS deals, which gave us a chance to roll some ECB's with a mere pittance, mostly tax, OOP. This is WAY working for us! :)

Who'da thunk, a year ago, we'd actually be buying more and paying less?! One of the very best things about this new lifestyle is 'buying' so many things we don't need. We've been able to donate quite a few items to the local 'children's home'. They tell us it's a blessing, but we truly believe we are blessed even more. We always leave their office with huge smiles and singing hearts!

OO! OO! Edit: Almost forgot the 2 Alive! coupons, making the vitamins $6.50 each; with a $10 RR per, those 2 alone netted us a $7 profit! CHA -CHING!

God bless your budget!

SuperBook Kids Radio / win an IPOD Touch

2010-07-28T22:22:00.003-04:00

Listen to SuperBook Kids Radio while you register to win an IPOD Touch. Contest ends 31 July.

There are also lots of games for kids, and you can download Gizmo's Bible Adventures FREE!

Free tote with Martha Stewart Living

2010-07-27T19:57:00.003-04:00

Get 12 issues of Martha Stewart Living for only $15*, a savings of over $39 off the cover price — which is like getting 8 issues free! Also get a FREE canvas tote bag — plus the special Decorating issue, Gardening issue, Entertaining issue, and Holiday issue — as part of your paid subscription.

*Plus $4.95 shipping and handling.

Free sewing & craft patterns!

2010-07-26T18:24:00.002-04:00

Are you a crafty sort? We've stumbled upon bunches of free downloadable Amy Butler patterns here and here.

Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Programs

2010-07-23T16:42:00.002-04:00

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL – THE 18TH CENTURY

It's a short trip for homeschoolers and their families to see the world as it was in the early days of America. Reserve now for our upcoming sessions, because the earlier you book the more you save! Exclusive homeschooler program, September 11-26, 2010.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Red Dot clearance at Stein Mart

2010-07-22T22:51:00.002-04:00

Get a scratch off card, while supplies last, at your local Stein Mart.
22-25 July

7 Day Sale at BBC America

2010-07-22T22:41:00.003-04:00

Free shipping on orders of $100 or more.

Customers who purchase over $500 in total over their lifetime earn FREE standard shipping for life!

Christian Homeschool (etc) discounts

2010-07-22T16:40:00.007-04:00

Click on the pic and register to take advantage of these deep discounts.
$1.95 shipping for orders over $50!

The When it Was a Game set will make a great Christmas gift for the family baseball fan. And the two Praise Moves DVDs, at half price, are going in our own stocking.

Sale Prices expire on
Thursday, 29 July 2010

1/2-price book + free bumper sticker

2010-07-21T01:23:00.003-04:00

Although biblical principles are found throughout the book, BE is really about how the free market works (or should work, if bureaucrats don't get involved). Many misconceptions arise when the word "economics" is used, not the least of which being that economics is only about money. Noah Webster, in his 1828 dictionary put it this way in the first definition of the word "economy" : "Primarily, the management, regulation and government of a family or the concerns of a household." Rightly understood, economics is about far more than managing your money, it is about managing your spouse, your children, your time, and your mind. Economics is a measurement of value, where people place their priorities. Biblical economics is about placing value where God places value; esteeming what He esteems, desiring what He desires. In other words, biblical economics is about stewardship.

FREE BUMPER STICKER WITH YOUR ORDER: On March 23, 1775, the great patriot and founding father Patrick Henry concluded his speech to the House of Representatives with these chilling words: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

This new bumper sticker is your opportunity to remind fellow Americans that government bailouts put our very freedom in jeopardy. That's right. The more power we give to the federal government over our lives, the less liberty we will enjoy.

Free Backpack with Family Christian purchase

2010-07-21T01:03:00.004-04:00

Click the pic to pick a CD.
And go here to check out their other specials.

25% off Classic Grammar

2010-07-20T20:10:00.004-04:00

Inroductory Sale: 25% OFF!
Introducing the NEW:
Classic Grammar: Grade Five

Our children are gifted with language for a purpose.

Classic Grammar (available as a download) develops the gift of language into a tool for propagating the Gospel. Based upon the Bible and the classic literature of the Noah Plan® Literature Curriculum, students learn simple processes for analyzing words and sentences upon which to build a structure of English grammar.

Employing the principle that English language is an art to be practiced rather than a body of information to be memorized, the Classic Grammar program builds communication skill in thinking, writing and speaking with a rich vocabulary and a love of great literature and the Bible.

Order Classic Grammar: Grade Five today
for ONLY $14.95.(retail $19.95)
use coupon code EM27*

*Coupon must be used at time of purchase and is not valid on previous purchases.
Not available with any other specials, discounts, packages, or on Libronix™. Offer expires July 23, 2010.

20% off Christian homeschool products

2010-07-20T19:34:00.005-04:00

Foundation for American Christian Education launches a website that puts in the hands of parents and teachers a tool to restore the reign of the Gospel in America by planting truth in our children through education.

Join us in the battle to restore America to her Gospel purpose. Rosalie Slater wisely said: 'A nation that is humble enough to begin with its children in restoring its foundations for liberty may once again have the opportunity to lead nations to Christ.'

Save 20% off Your Order over $50!
Please apply coupon code ER19 to order upon checkout of the bookstore.
Coupon does not apply to previously discounted items or packages.
Offer Expires: July 31, 2010

Free issue of Natural Home

2010-07-20T19:28:00.003-04:00

Order your risk-free issue of Natural Home. If you like what you see, you'll get a full year (for a total of 6 issues) for just $14.95. That's a savings of $5.00 off the regular subscription price of $19.95! If for any reason you are not happy with Natural Home, just cancel the bill and keep the free issue. No questions asked!

Cash back on Tiger Thai products!

2010-07-20T19:17:00.004-04:00

Buy 6 Tiger Thai products and send in the UPC's for a $3.50 rebate! (Wish Publix would do a BOGO on these!) While you're there, register for a chance to win a free case of Tempura Shrimp!

God bless your budget!

20 Mule Team Borax coupon

2010-07-20T02:31:00.006-04:00

Just enter your name and email address to get a printable coupon good for 35¢ off any 20 Mule Team Borax product. It's through RedPlum, so you can print twice.

Ye olde birthday freebie

2010-07-14T15:10:00.003-04:00

All lords, ladies, knights and princesses, take heed! King Philippe and Medieval Times are honoured to celebrate noble guests' birthdays. Hence, the King has decreed members of his Birthday Fellowship shall be invited to the castle for a free feast and tournament on their birthdays*. Click the pic to register.

* Purchase one regular-priced admission, and receive one free admission of equal or lesser value with this promotional code. May not be combined with any other discounts, special offers or group rates. Not valid for special shows and holidays. Not valid for prior purchases. Code is valid only during birth month. Guest may be required to show proof of birthday upon request. Some restrictions apply. Upgrade packages are additional.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium summer pass for kids

2010-07-11T15:20:00.003-04:00

Save $4.00 off regular admission price of $9.95. (Age 3-12). Bring proof of Florida residency to CMA with receipt of purchase. Redeem invoice upon admission to CMA for FREE Summer Pass. Valid only on tickets purchased after 5/25/10. Not valid with any other offer. Buy your tickets online to get the discount price.

Suave Naturals body wash coupon

2010-07-10T05:46:00.006-04:00

Sign up here for a 50¢ coupon (print twice) on any one Suave Naturals Body Wash. You might use these at CVS, 11-17 July, with their buy $10 of applicable Suave products get $3 extra bucks deal.

More free chocolate from CVS

2010-07-08T00:42:00.004-04:00

Another reason to love CVS! We scanned our card at the door and got a coupon for 50¢ off one Milky Way Simply Caramel, 3 Musketeers Truffle or Munch bar. The MW and 3M were on sale 2/$1, but they were out of 3M. We're not big MW fans, but the caramel was pretty nice. Even nicer since it was an actual money-maker for us! We paid 4¢ tax and got $1 ECB for our 4th green bag tag scan. AND we used our bank card, which will pay us another 15¢ come statement time! Pick up a candy bar, earn $1.11! That's our kinda shopping! 8-]

God bless your budget!

Give $3, get $10/$50 at Macy's

2010-07-07T12:19:00.001-04:00

RIF has partnered with Macy’s to create Book A Brighter Future, a national partnership to raise awareness and support of children’s literacy. This effort will help RIF provide free books and literacy resources to children nationwide, while expanding RIF’s outreach to the children at greatest risk for developing reading difficulties. This campaign provides an opportunity for Macy’s customers to join the effort and have an impact on literacy in their community.

From June 30 – July 31, Macy’s customers can give $3 and receive a coupon for $10 off* a $50 in-store purchase at any Macy’s nationwide. Macy’s will give 100% of every $3 to RIF.

*Exclusions and restrictions apply. See store or macys.com for details.

Free state park admission

2010-07-02T19:24:00.004-04:00

To celebrate special occasions, Florida's state parks will offer several free days throughout 2010.

Saturday, 17 July – free day in honor of Recreation and Parks Month.
Friday, 10 September - Sunday, 12 September – free for Literacy Month for visitors who bring a library card, library book, or who donate a new or gently used family-friendly book.
Thursday, 11 November – Veterans Day.

Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot

2010-06-30T15:24:00.006-04:00

The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.

The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.

In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.

Find Your Local Store

Learn More About Other Workshops at The Home Depot

The dots are moving at Beall's Outlet

2010-06-29T16:26:00.004-04:00

Beall's Outlet clearance merchandise is marked with coloured dots that indicate the % off the ticketed outlet price. Near the end of each month, the dots move! For example, items that were marked 70% off will now be 95% off! Combined with a Monday or Friday Club sale and a completed frequent shopper card, this makes for some out of this world bargains!

God bless your budget!

Save $5 on Creation Illustrated

2010-06-29T16:13:00.002-04:00

Pay now by credit card and save $5 per year, per subscription!
Multiple years save even more!

Save $5 on a One-Year Subscription!
Subscribe Now for Only $14.95 (Reg. $19.95)
Not Sure? Try a Free Introductory Issue.

If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with
Creation Illustrated, you may cancel your subscription
and receive a complete refund for all unmailed copies.

Reversing the cash flow! 19¢ PROFIT!

2010-06-28T21:27:00.004-04:00

We had a short list again today, coz we really wanted some muffins, but payday isn't till Wednesday. We had calculated the total to the penny and reckoned it was going to set us back all of 4¢.

It worked out like this:
(2) ½-gallon cartons Smart Balance milk - BOGO = $3.59
(2) 4-count Publix bakery muffins - also BOGO = $2.89
(4) Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo @ $1.99 = $.7.96
(4) ears of corn @ 10/$1.49 = 60¢
Grand total = $15.04

We used:
(2) $2/1 Smart Balance coupons
(4) $1/1 Kraft SS Mayo (manuf) coupons
(4) $1/1 Kraft SS Mayo (Publix) coupons
(1) $3/$15 competitor's coupon

We're not entirely sure how it happened, but the cashier said she couldn't accept one of the $1 coupons, because it would result in a negative balance. Stupefied - huh?! - we asked if she couldn't key it down to zero. She consulted the manager, who told her to just scan it in and give us the overage! We walked in the store with a list and a handful of coupons and walked out with a bagful of groceries and 19¢ in our pocket!

We did, eventually, figure out HOW it happened, but we're still not sure just WHY. And frankly, my dear, we couldn't give a hoot! We're doing the making money at the market mambo! ☺

God bless your budget!

Duke's dandy drugstore deals!

2010-06-26T22:23:00.008-04:00

The Duke made a last-minute run to CVS and Walgreens this afternoon and scored better than planned.

At Walgreens, he picked up one Re-nu contact solution ($7.49) and two Butterfingers (50¢ each) as fillers (coz he had 3 coupons). He used one $2 Re-nu coupon, two $2 RR's and an old Wags gc that had $1.69 left on it. Total OOP was $1.40 and he got a $7.50 RR. Plus, we get 15¢ back for every purchase using our bank's ATM card!

Next, at CVS... we decided to hold on to our ECB's till the new sale starts tomorrow. We started out with one CVS coupon for a free Dove bar or $2 off a larger amount and one free gift (choice of one 20-pk antibacterial wipes or shave cream ) coupon. The only other items on our list were 2 PowerBars @ 99¢, each of which gave us a 99¢ ECB. The Duke grabbed the shave cream ($1.49), 2 PowerBars ($1.98) and a Dove bar (89¢). The register took $2 off for the Dove and $1.79 for the shave cream, leaving a total of 57¢ and 10¢ tax. So, 67¢ OOP and we saved $3.79. AND we got $1.98 in ECB's. That, along with a $1 ECB for his 4th green bag tag* scan and the 15¢ ATM rebate, gives us a $2.46 profit!

Honestly, 6 months ago, we would have taken very little stock in the notion of saving money at CVS or Walgreens. But we're sitting here now with $46 in ECBs, a fistful of CVS coupons and a cupboard chock full of toiletries and paper products, most of which were dirt cheap if not free. The hardest part of the whole process is planning the best strategy to roll the ECB's/RR's. For beginners who might find that a challenge, just go back to our blog list (lower right) and you'll quickly find someone who has already posted some suggested scenarios. Go for it! Just think, once you're paying pennies on the dollar for all your toiletries, you'll have so much more in your budget for those pricey organics! 8-]

God bless your budget!

*'CVS/pharmacy will donate 5 cents to World Wildlife Fund for every Green Bag Tag™ sold between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011.'

Natural and Organic coupons

2010-06-26T11:34:00.002-04:00

Do a quick survey and get five $1 off coupons.

From the Coleman website:

Our strict animal raising protocols surpass USDA standards providing your family with truly ALL NATURAL fresh pork and poultry cuts. Using only meats grown with our standards, Coleman Natural Foods offers Ready-to-Eat and Fully Cooked entrees like Bacon, Sausage, Hot Dogs, Ham, and Chicken Strips.

Save big at Cracker Barrel's Porch Sale

2010-06-25T11:52:00.003-04:00

Roll out the barrel and crack open your piggy bank for some bargains at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's Porch Sale 25-27 June. They're moving the Clearance Corner out to the porch, where everything (except for the rockers) will be marked down... 'at least 70% off on overstocked and out-of-season favorites'.

While you're there, grab a Front Porch Friends card and start collecting rewards.

As a Front Porch Friend, you'll enjoy:

$5 off your next $20 visit to Cracker Barrel when you sign up
Special rewards when you visit each season
Plus, sneak peaks at new menu items, store offerings and more

If you're already a Front Porch Friend, you'll get an extra 10% off any retail purchase (during the porch sale) over $15!

All markdowns will be taken at the register, all items are non-refundable and sale hours and participation may vary by store or change due to weather.

God bless your budget!

Kirkland's green tag clearance

2010-06-24T22:10:00.004-04:00

We didn't see an end date for this special. It's always a good idea to shop early, as the good stuff goes fast! Kirkland's is our favourite home decor shop in this area. We always find lots of interesting ideas and really good prices.

Sign up for their newsletters and get great coupons fairly regularly. Most are for $10/$50 or $5/$25. The current coupon, good through 30 June, is 10/50 and says one coupon per customer per day, so you can print more than one.

God bless your budget!

Super-saving at the grocery!

2010-06-23T23:35:00.000-04:00

Publix was out of Tony's pizzas the other day, so we made a quick stop this evening, last day of this week's sale. Using five $1/2 Simply Potatoes coupons, four $1/2 Tony's coupons, two Publix coupons for the berries, and one competitor's coupon, we scored 8 pizzas, 10 potatoes and 2 pints of blueberries for exactly... drum roll, please...

$1.00! Average cost per item: 5¢! If we'd been sure they'd accept the particular competitor's coupons we used, we'd have gotten four more Simply Potatoes and paid NOTHING! But we're definitely not complaining!

God bless your budget!

Pinching pennies at Publix

2010-06-21T17:19:00.009-04:00

We've long since lost count of how many times we've been asked, 'Is it really worth it?', when discussing coupons. Well, of course it is! Today's Publix trip is a good example. We spent $8.18, plus the tax on the Kool-Aid, and saved $42.96! That's a little more than 84% off! Average cost per item was just a fraction over 48¢.

How did we do it? Here's the breakdown:
2 Contessa Green Cuisine Meals @ $4.99 - $3.49 each after coupons
2 Eggo Waffles [BOGO] @ $2.59 - 11¢ overage after coupons
2 Bailey's Coffee Creamer [BOGO] @ $2.09 - $1.10 overage after coupons
4 Green Giant Frozen Vegetables @ $1.00 - 75¢ each after coupons
2 Arnold WholeGrain Bread [BOGO] @ 3.69 - no coupons
1 Kool-Aid Fun Fizz Drink Drops @ $1.99 - FREE after coupon
1 Philadelphia Minis @ $1.99 - FREE after coupon
1 pint blueberries @ $1.50 - FREE after coupon
1 5.6-oz raspberries @ $2.00 - 50¢ after coupon
1 tomato @ 79¢ lb. - 52¢, no coupon
And we used a $5/$25 from a competitor

So, are you convinced now? Really, it doesn't take that much time to clip. And most of the legwork has already been done for you. Just google for couponing blogs and you'll find someone who has matched the weekly sales with available coupons. Or click one of the links in our blog roll. Click, snip, save!!!

God bless your budget!

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