Winona Area Deals

Polo Shirts

2011-08-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

A week ago or so I received on of those "$10 off any purchase of $10 or more" from JCPenny. Today, I went there are found men's polo shirts as low as $4.97. The tan one was that price, the striped one was $8.99, but rang up $5.97. After my coupon my total came to 94 cents. They give you the option to round up, donating the extra 6 cents to an after school charity. So, for $1, I bought 2 nice polo shirts. Originally, it would have cost $55. But I don't think anyone EVER pays full price there.

With the coupon, your total MUST be more than $10, and it was just a random mailing. But even at $4.97, that is still a good deal for a nice polo shirt.

Target

2011-07-21T10:45:00.000-07:00

For some reason, I find this incredibly funny.

Target Deals

2011-07-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

Target has men's converse one star chuck shoes marked down to $8.74, so now the whole family came have a pair!

Also, their summery outdoorsy section is clearanced to 50% off right now. I got a portable croquet & bocce set for $9.98. There are picnic blankets (I have one from years past and i LOVE it, went to Buffet with me!), water toys, bins and other fun things. I consider Summer to be July-August-September, so we are just beginning summer!

Aqua Socks at Wal-mart

2011-07-06T08:39:00.000-07:00

A ton of clearance ones for $3. I am not sure what their original price was, but $3 is a great price for shoes that are for running around at the beach in.

Lovely patriotic shirts, were $5, but now a steal at $1. You know you need a kitten in a basket tshirt.

Cheap Chucks

2011-07-05T10:28:00.001-07:00

Converse One Stars on clearance at Target. Black Sparkle and light blue denim for $8.74, kids flames for $5.74, and some tie dye ones for around $14. Lots of sizes, 75% off!

Recycle Appliances

2011-05-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

This week our lovely local business - Miller's Scrap and Salvage - is recycling appliance for FREE. Washers, dryers, stoves, hot water heaters, and most exciting for me - Monitors! TV's are only $5 a piece (which is a deal, it costs around $40 normally). So get on your spring cleaning.

Here is their web-site.

Call 507-452-2067 for more details.

Today's Mail

2011-05-02T11:14:00.000-07:00

Just what came in the mail today:

Coupons for free Kraft and Philadelphia cheese, plus $1 off from Kraft. Sign up here for future give aways
$50 Express Gift card for doing surveys from E-rewards
Bloomberg Business Week Magazine (free from somewhere)
OK Magazine (free from somewhere)

TS3 Operation

2011-04-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

Our Walmart has it back in stock!
Toy Story 3 Operation for $5, use the $3 off from the 4-10 Playsaver, making it $2!

The Easter Bunny was going to bring it to Connor, but forgot it on the counter and the little guy got it early.

Easter Picture

2011-04-14T10:49:00.000-07:00

Free Easter Picture at Walmart! April 16 and 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. In the past, the bunny has been by the photo department or by the garden center.

Here is what one looks like from a few years ago:
ALSO
Walmart is sold out of the Buzz Light Year Operation game. But, Target has them, for $19.97. LOL.

Walmart Clothes

2011-04-05T11:21:00.000-07:00

Rack of Boys clothes, prices starting at $1 for turtle necks.
Wrangler jeans still available for $4 a piece. Husky or Slim sizes also available. I bought a pair for Connor a few weeks ago, and they are holding up nicely. They have adjustable waist bands, and the color is lasting. Con calls them his "comfy jeans".
I bought these two items, a Dickies brand thermal shirt with beanie hat and a Dickies brand hooded sweatshirt, with a splash of purple in the hood. $3 each, originally $14 a piece. They are really cute, and seem to be good quality.

There were also men's and women's clearance clothes available starting at about $3. I am still on a clothing "diet" and didn't look at the women's section, but I am sure there are bargains to be had!

Why having a toddler is like being at a Frat Party

2011-03-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

There are half-full, brightly-colored plastic cups on the floor in every room. Three are in the bathtub.
There’s always that one girl, bawling her eyes out in a corner.
It’s best not to assume that the person closest to you has any control over their digestive function.
You sneak off to the bathroom knowing that as soon as you sit down, someone’s going to start banging on the door.
Probably 80% of the stains on the furniture contain DNA.
You’ve got someone in your face at 3 a.m. looking for a drink.
There’s definitely going to be a fight.
You’re not sure whether anything you’re doing is right, you just hope it won’t get you arrested.
There are crumpled-up underpants everywhere.
You wake up wondering exactly how and when the person in bed with you got there.

Menard's Crazy Days

2011-03-24T12:18:00.000-07:00

I am not sure what paper the Menards flyer came in, it probably was the Tomah one. Anyway, March 25 to the 27th, there are some Crazy deals going on. It's even called "Crazy Days Sale".

Doors $1.99 after $8 MIR (actual Doors! "we bought one of the largest door distributors in the western US. Over 70,000 1st quality assorted styles of interior and exterior doors in mixed widths and heights, and 250,000 quality locksets. Each store has hundreds of doors and a thousand locksets in stock. Styles and sizes of doors and styles of locksets will vary by locations. Hurry in for best selection")
Locksets 99 cents to $3.99 after $2 MIR
10' Kayak with paddle $189
Jack's Pizza 4 for $7
Viking Kubb Yard Game $4.99 after $10 MIR
Firepits $29.99
Shoe storage bench + wall shelf (very nice looking) $59 after $50 MIR
All Detergent 32 loads 99 cents after $3 MIR

There are many many more deals. I couldn't find the brochure online, and I don't think it came in the Winona paper, yet. So keep a look out!

AND

Menards MIR are for store credit! They mail you a store credit check, it looks some what like a check you can deposit, but you can't. Trust me. I used to be a teller, and folks would ALWAYS try to cash them, but you can't. So, if you aren't an avid Menards shopper, these may not be your kind of deals.

Garage Sales?!?!?

2011-03-17T06:59:00.001-07:00

That is right, it's a picture of Summer's Eve that was for sale at a garage sale once upon a time!

While outside, I was thinking, it's nearly garage sale season time!!! I am wondering, when do the big sales happen? Like the WE Valley, or Wincrest ones.

I am planning on having one of my own, since my "sell" pile has taken over a spare bedroom. Side note: if you are interested in boys things, up to 4 years, come on and shop it!

But seriously, when does the season officially start? When even-odd parking ends?

Walmart Clothes and MORE

2011-03-15T07:49:00.000-07:00

Kari told me about this yesterday, and I said "Have I shared my spreadsheet? I really have no need to buy clothes until he's in kindergarten". So I checked my list again, and I was in need of PJs. So I checked out the clearance section of boys clothes at Walmart. I picked up two pairs of PJs for $4 each, originally $12. I also picked up a pair of jeans. Con has serious holes in all his 4's now, and I didn't want to buy any more of that size. But these were also $4 Wranglers, marked down from $12. And Con will need jeans for all the upcoming 4-wheeler rides this summer. For those of you with skinny boys, they have slim ones too, adjustable waist bands!

There were a lot of clothes available, 3 piece track suits, lined hoodies, PJs, thermal shirts and jeans, all for $4. I would have snapped a picture, but BB was left in the car.

I also picked up the window insulating kit. I bought the same one last fall, it was enough to do 5 windows and has some weather striping as well. It was $9, but now they are marked down to $3. It worked so well this winter, I know I'll be doing it again next year.

Hy-vee Hot Deals 2-day sale

2011-03-10T06:16:00.000-08:00

Colgate Toothpaste, 4.6 ounce for 88 cents, 75 cents 2-27S, 13 cent toothpaste
Skippy Peanut Butter 15 to 16.3 ounce for 99 cents (this is my "buy" price point, as I go through a lot of this stuff)
Red Seedless Grapes 99 cents a pound
Mini 4" planted roses 4 for $10
Palermo's Pizza $1.88 (are these any good?)
Keebler Cookies 3 for $5, 55 cents off 2 from 3-6 RP
New York Strip Steak $3.99 for 8 ounce
Hormel Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.99 pound use 2-13S $1 off
Butter $1.99 a pound (for those of you looking to shop my garage sale pile, I prefer un-salted quarters)
Tostitos $1.99

Sales is this Thursday and Friday, if they run out, they always do rainchecks. Hy-vee rocks like that.

Recalled Peanut Butter

2011-03-07T06:43:00.001-08:00

On March 4th, Unilever announced a limited recall of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to retail outlets in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Please note that NO other Skippy products are affected by this recall; and to date, no illnesses related to this issue have been reported (The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed that these finished products may contain the bacteria).

The affected product, which is packaged in 16.3 oz plastic jars, is as follows:
* UPCs: 048001006812 and 048001006782 (located on the side of the jar’s label below the bar code.)
* Best-If-Used-By Dates: MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1 and MAY2112LR1 (Stamped on the lid of the jar)

If you have an affected product, here’s what you need to do…
* Discard the product immediately and call the company for a replacement coupon.
* Contact the company at 1-800-453-3432, which is operational 24 hours a day, for information on the recall. In addition, a consumer services representative is available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM EST.
* Click here for more information.

** Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Groupon

2011-03-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

Anyone else use Groupon? I have bought a few little things, like 3 for $1 Redbox rentals in the past. Recently I bought a weekend subscription to the Star Tribune for $12. And never received it. Even though I know some other Winona folks did. I contacted Groupon, and they went to work for me. They kept contacting Star Tribune on my behalf, and after a week, they got no where, and refunded me my $12. BUT, they kept working to get a hold of Star Tribune. And when they finally did, they were able to get me my subscription, FOR FREE. They worked so hard, and emailed me all the time with updates of how it was going. I am really impressed with the high level of personal service, and am seriously recommending them to everyone.

Unfortunately, the closest site is MSP, so most of the deals don't apply to us. But I keep my eyes pealed for it. Looking to join, feel free to click through my link and get me a $10 credit.

KFC

2011-03-02T13:17:00.000-08:00

Maybe it's mean of me to do this, but really....the picture speaks for itself. Every time I go to KFC, which is once in a blue moon, I feel oppressed by them. There are a half dozen signs that say things like "no children on the counter", "don't lean on the window", "don't touch the glass", "no extra napkins", "no Checks ever EVER EVER!" This one against coupons just puts them over the top.

And, this is a Winona thing. The Eau Claire KFC will give you all the napkins and refills you want. And they don't care if you set your kid on the counter so they can see the fryers better!

Target Deals

2011-03-01T07:58:00.000-08:00

Charmin Mega Roll pack, sale $9.99, used $1 off Target 2-20RP, and $1 off from the PG packet, $5 gift card back for buying 2, makes them $5.50 a piece
Boys Packer t-shirt, $12.99 marked down to $3.24
Vicks Sinex $5.69, used $4 off 2-27PG, and got free Puffs from 2-27PG, $1.69 for the Puffs and meds (x2)

Target Bulk

2011-02-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

The Target bulk section is on clearance, 15% off. I took pictures, so you can do your coupon prep before going. Click on the pictures, it will make them bigger for better viewing. Thanks for the tip Kari!

Lake Lodge

2011-01-27T16:04:00.000-08:00

Bored?

Lake Lodge offers ice skating, ice fishing, snowshoeing, broomball, a warm fire, hot cocoa, games and beautiful views. All Free. Equipment is first come, first serve.

Monday through Friday 3 to 6
Saturday & Sunday 1 to 7

I have a spare pair of size 12 skates for kids, if someone that size would like to come with us!

What other cheapo fun things are available in the Winter? Share!

Envelopes

2011-01-23T13:35:00.000-08:00

Want to be super organized with your coupons and look good doing it?

Check out this inspirational post at Iheartorganizing! Also, credit for the photo belongs to Iheartorganizing.

Target Markdown Schedule

2011-01-22T12:57:00.000-08:00

This is more for me, then anything. Target had a schedule they use for when they markdown items, when they put out those beautiful, beautiful red clearance tags.

Monday: Kid's Clothes, Electronics, Stationary
Tuesday: Women's Clothes, Domestics, Pets, Grocery
Wednesday: Men's Clothes, Toys, Lawn & Garden, Health & Beauty Aids
Thursday: Hardware, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Music, Movies, Books, Luggage, Decor
Friday: Jewelry, Hardware, Auto, Cosmetics

Holiday Markdown:
All holiday merchandise follows a general schedule. Except for Christmas.

Day after Holiday: 50% off
4th day after Holiday: 75% off
7th day after Holiday: 90% off

Christmas is tricky, from my personal experience, it is the following.

December 26th - January 1st: 50% off
January 2nd - January 6th: 75% off
January 7th: 90% off

This year, the Target Dollar Spot section had their Christmas stuff 75% off a day before the rest of the stuff. So, always scan things to be sure!

Target Labels

2011-01-21T14:23:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't love finding a good red Target label. Somethings you should know about it:

Multiple labels = multiple times discounted
Top right little number (here 75) shows the percentage off, from 15% to 90%.
90% is really only for crap or Holiday merchandise
ALWAYS price check, not all clearance labels are right, lots of times the discount is even MORE
And, just because it's 75% off, does not mean you have to get it. Only buy what you love, can store and afford. It's not a deal if it doesn't make those 3 requirements.

Clothing Storage

2011-01-20T13:36:00.000-08:00

I recently consulted with some friends about "how much is too much" when it comes to kids clothes, buying in advance and storage. My friend Jen over at Iheartorganizing has answer the amount portion, but I can't turn down the deal. Those 75% off long-sleeved shirts at Target, the 2for1 Crocs, the 10 cent Children's Place garage sale pants, the clearance rack at TJ Maxx....you know you do it too.

This is my current set up for future clothes, it takes up a whole closet. Shoes and Undies on the top shelf in baskets. Left to right increasing size, sorted by season. All jackets are on the far far right.

On the bottom, right now, I only have one tote. And in that tote are new jeans and new swimwear. Old Navy had kids jeans for $5 a pop, and they come in slimmer, adjustable waist band sizes, so perfect for my skinny guy. And that is why I have a dozen pair (just kidding only 6 or 7. Probably 7).
This is where Connor stores his clothes that fit him right now. In a giant armoire. The black Yafa block on the right has his bedding and bath towels. The basket on top of the Yafa houses his undies and socks. I bought the armoire at Kmart for $69 (mega clearance), Yafa at Kmart in 1999, and basket at Shopko.

So, how far do you buy in advance? Are you organized with it? Can you say "no thank you" to those 10 cent pants? When did you kids decide to pick out their own clothes?

I found that I could buy Halloween costumes in advance, up until this year, when Connor was 3 years 8 months. He desperately wanted to be Daphne, but had to be the Old Navy Lion I had bought the previous year on clearance.

Wells Fargo

2011-01-19T11:45:00.000-08:00

Today while cashing in Connor's coin, they talked and talked about opening a kids account for him. I finally gave in.

Anyway, they started his account out with $9.99, and gave him this cow bank. The bank is actually pretty cute, it's a stuffed animal about 6 inches in size. I had to put in $25, but she said I could just go home and transfer it out online later. It is going on through this Saturday, so if you need a kids account, maybe check it out.

In general I dislike Wells Fargo. FYI.

Kmart Christmas

2011-01-18T11:42:00.000-08:00

Decorations are 90% off, table cloth stuff is 75%
I picked up these bows (they match the set I already have) for 69 cents.
Wrapping paper was 49 to 69 cents a roll, Transformers, Spiderman and Thomas, a decent amount still left!

If you see me out, buying wrapping paper, stop me. Even if it's free. I have enough for the next 2 decades worth of Christmas.

It's a new year, so I've decided to start couponing again!

2011-01-13T09:44:00.000-08:00

I kinda fell off the coupon train a while back, but now I'm ba-aaaack! Here are some deals from a recent Target trip:

Ten items:

Ream of HP printer paper... Price cut to $4.99 - $5 Target coupon = $.01 overage (unusual to get overage!)

2 Johnson & Johnson First Aid to Go packs... $0.97 each - $1.50/2 mfg coup = $0.44 for both

2 packs Up & Up pantiliners... $0.89 each - $0.75 Target coup = $0.14 each

GE Reveal lightbulbs... Price cut to $2.44 - $1 Target coup - $1 mfg coup = $0.44

Maalox tablets... $4.54 - $5 mfg coup = $0.46 overage!! (Normally you don't get overage, so this surprised me!)

2 packs Kraft mac & cheese... On sale for $1 each - $0.50/2 Target coup = $0.75 each (not that great of a deal, but overage helped!!)

Not pictured: Kashi Go Lean Crunch! cereal... On sale for $2.99 - $3 mfg coup = $0.01 overage (again, unusual)

Grand Total: 10 items for $2.18!!

Caveat: Not all these deals can be reproduced because I had some high value coupons that are not widely available. For example, the $3 Kashi coup came with a free sample I had ordered online, and the $5 HP paper coup printed out at Target after I had purchased some HP printer ink.

Target Paranoia.

2011-01-12T11:06:00.000-08:00

I find this hilarious. And I'm not even sure why. I am surprised I'm not in the video.

Target Christmas Deals

2011-01-05T10:58:00.000-08:00

Cars Set, in toy section end cap, $29.99 marked down to $7.49
2 International Delight 54 cents each
2 Pillsbury Cookies, 87 cents each, used $1 off of 2, 37 cents a piece (they are all gone, sorry dudes)
Christmas gift card holders 20 cents
Christmas candy mixes 50 cents
All remaining Christmas stuff is 90% off, limited stuff, mostly stockings and ornaments

Walmart Gift Packs

2010-12-27T08:20:00.000-08:00

Old Spice Travel kit was $15, clearance for $7.48, used $2 from 11-28PG, $5.48 for it, not spectacular, but John is an Old Spice snob.
Gillette kit $9, clearance for $4.44, used $4 from 11-28PG, 44 cents.

Hy-vee Glade

2010-12-27T08:18:00.000-08:00

They are in shopping carts when you first walk in for 89 cents. They had oil plug-ins as well. Use coupons from 12-5RP to make them free-ish.

Hy-vee also has clearance toys, limit selection, but some good for around $2.

After Christmas deals.....

2010-12-26T10:59:00.000-08:00

Herbal Essences gift pack at walmart, in the main aisle between clothes and food for $5. it comes with shampoo, conditioner, gel and body spray, with a year subscription to Allure and a stack of P&G coupons
Axe Hair gift pack at Walmart (in Health and Beauty section) for $4.44, used $3 off from 12-12 RP. Has shampoo, body spray and hair putty. the hair putty is pretty awesome.
50% off xmas stuff at Walmart
50% off xmas stuff at Target (clearance prices on food/freezer section stuff, check all departments!)
50% to 70% off xmas stuff at Shopko, but their stuff is EXPENSIVE right now. it was 50% off a week before xmas, so i am waiting this place out. they have stacks of ornaments i'm interested in.

Post when the stuff goes to deeper discounts!

Airwick Candle

2010-12-04T19:51:00.000-08:00

Target has $2.99 Air Wick candles. Use the $3 off from 11-14 SS, and they are free. They are located in the air freshener aisle, but at the far end, hanging off the side kick end thing. These make nice holiday gifts....if you aren't using your coupon, I know someone who will!

Walgreens Coloring Books

2010-11-02T11:46:00.000-07:00

Walgreens has super cute coloring books/puzzles for 2 for $1 or 59 cents a piece. The puzzles were a bit junky, but the coloring books were cute. I picked up two Cars ones for $1.07. They are similar to the ones sold in the Target $1 spot. Located in the center aisle endcap.

Free Franks

2010-10-26T09:55:00.000-07:00

Walmart has smaller sized bottles, 5 ounces, of Franks Red Hot for 96 cents.

Use the $1 off from 10-3 S, and they are free, I got the overage of 4 cents. But, YMMV.

Hy-vee Examples

2010-10-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

Just a sampling of a Hy-vee trip.

6 bags of fun sized Snickers, $1.98, used 2 $1.50 off Mars from 10-10 RP, $1.48 a piece
4 cans of Campbell Chix Noodle soup, reg 88 cents, sale for 39 cents, used 25 cents off 4 from 10-3 S, 33 cents a piece (part of Thursday/Friday Hotdeals only)
6 things of Ramen, 19 cents a piece (no deal, just sayin'. I don't eat this, it's the very only thing John can cook)
Harvester Deli Sammies, $3.98 a piece, BOGO Free coupon in flyer, 1.99 a piece (these make for a tasty lunch treat)
Cereals: Cin Toast Crunch $3.49, Multigrain Cheerios (2) $3.49, Kix (2) $3.09, Lucky Charms $3.49, total $20.54, minus $10 from flyer, minus 2 - $1 from 10-3 GM, brings us to $8.54, minus the $6 back, brings us to $2.54 or 43 cents a piece. Whew. The cheapest GM cereal I saw was Golden Grams for $2.50.
Marshmellows 99 cents (no deal, just need them for hot chocolate)
20 cents off for using my bags
$1.43 in tax
Grand Total: 19.67 (takes into account the $6 back from GM cereals)

Hy-vee Cereal Deal, it's back baby.

2010-10-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

Swiped directly from Hip2save. Get ready to get your cereal on.

Through October 25th, all of you lucky HyVee shoppers can once again score super cheap General Mills cereal using the $10/6 in-ad coupon found on page 12 of the weekly ad (keep in mind that this deal may not be available at all Hyvee locations). Plus, you’ll snag a $6 Catalina coupon at checkout good for your next purchase, so this means you’ll save a whopping $16 which should make your cereal purchase FREE!!!

Check out this deal scenario to get ya thinking…

Buy 6 General Mills cereals for $2.49 each
(keep in mind that this price may vary depending on your location and cereal selection)
Total $14.94
Use the $10/6 in-ad coupon
Use 6 $0.75/1 select Cheerios coupons found here
(There is also a $0.65/1 Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal coupon found here. Or there are various $1/3 General Mills cereals coupons available in the 9/12 or 10/3 General Mills coupon insert.)
Pay as low as $0.44
Get back a $6 Catalina coupon
Final Cost FREE plus $5.50+ moneymaker!!!

Halloween Picture

2010-10-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

Walgreens has a nice Halloween special:
"Stop by Walgreens for some Halloween Fun! Trick or treat at our photo lab on October 31st!! Our photo specialists will take a Free Photo of your Little Gobins. You can pick up the next day, we will be taking pictures from 1 to 6 pm"

Target Deals

2010-09-28T07:40:00.000-07:00

Danimals: $2.09, used $1 off Target coup from the back of the 3 cent notebooks listed in previous post, there are still some available to buy, $1 off from 9-12S2, 9 cents final
Softsoap: $4.69, sale $3.99, $1 from 9-12S2 (target only), $2.99 final (you can probably get the little ones cheaper, but I prefer the big refillable bottle)
Mr Clean: $2.99, sale $2.49, used BOGO Free from 8-29PG, $1.25 a piece (plus, they were the Bonus 20% more size)
Kandoo Wipes: $1.65, used $1 from 9-26PG, 65 cents final
Shoes: $16.99, clearance for $4.24
Sandals: $14.99, clearance for $3.74
Boys Belt: $6.99, clearance for $1.74

Of course, I forgot my bags, so I came home with 3 plastic bags instead of saving an additional 15 cents. Sigh!

Swim Shirts

2010-09-27T08:23:00.000-07:00

Wal-mart has Op UV swimshirts on clearance for $3, original price around $12. There are various shades of blue and pink. Sizes of:
Small-Medium: Weight 20-33 pounds, chest 20 inches
Medium-Large: Weight 33-55 pounds, chest 22 inches
50+ UPF

They are in the clearance section, over between the petfood/paint section.

Kmart Sidewalk Clearance

2010-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Some good deals on backpacks on the kmart side walk clearance. For a couple bucks, you can have your very own Sponge Bob pack.

Target School Supplies

2010-09-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

Target has super clearance on their remaining supplies. 20 cent scissors, 3 cent notebooks, backpacks for less than $4. The backpacks are SOOOO cute, some even have wheels. But they are mainly girl ones. If I had a girl, I would buy them all.

Walmart Clothes

2010-09-21T08:14:00.001-07:00

Near the registers, there are many, many racks of women's clothes priced at $1. Lots of plain tanks, beach cover ups, shirts, work out clothes. There are also clearance things in the kid's section starting at $3.

Trouble with Coupons

2010-09-08T13:18:00.000-07:00

for a super funny read,

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/09/trouble-with-coupons.html

Lifted from Hip!

2010-08-26T08:57:00.001-07:00

HyVee: HOT General Mills Cereal Deal!

This Hip2Save.com deal was hand-posted on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 11:16 am.

Through August 31st, all you lucky HyVee shoppers can score super cheap General Mills cereal using the $10/6 in-ad coupon found on page 11 of the weekly ad. Plus, you’ll snag a $6 Catalina coupon at checkout good for your next purchase, so this means you’ll save a whopping $16 which should make your cereal purchase FREE!!!

Check out this deal scenario to get ya thinking…

Buy 6 General Mills cereals for $2.49 each
(keep in mind that this price may vary depending on your location and cereal selection)
Total $14.94
Use the $10/6 in-ad coupon
Use 6 $0.75/1 MultiGrain Cherrios coupons found here, here or here (or use the $0.55/1 Cocoa Puffs or Trix cereal coupons found here or use 3 $1/2 coupons from the 7/11 SS or 8/22 SS or found here or here)
Pay as low as $0.44
Get back a $6 Catalina coupon
Final Cost FREE plus $5.50+ moneymaker!!!

*Even without any manufacturer coupons, the cereal still ends up being FREE plus a $1 moneymaker…what a SWEET deal!

Hy-vee Backpack

2010-08-05T06:53:00.000-07:00

If you clip their coupon, from their flyer that came out on Wednesday in the Post, or in the entry way to the store, you can get this backpack for $4.99, if you buy 5 qualifing Pepsi Products. So, I bought 5 - 2 liters for $5. (that is a good price for a 2 liter, and we buy and drink it normally, so I wasn't buying anything we don't use.) The backpack comes with:

Compass
Protractor
4 Glue Sticks
Scissors
2 Erasers
24 Crayons
12 Colored Pencils
10 Pencils
1 Ruler
1 Folder

School supplies are cheap, you can by the name brand ones for pennies if you go to all the different stores, but this is the cheapest deal on a backpack I've seen. It's a really nice backpack, and Connor actually picked out a "boy" one. There was a lot of pink ones to choose from. The ad says "limited quantities" so, I don't know if they would do rain checks, so if you want in, I'd go now.

Target Deals

2010-08-04T11:52:00.000-07:00

Herbal Essences Hair Care, normally $2.99, sale, $2.50, use 2 BOGO free from 8/1 PG, final $1.25
Hello Kitty Band-Aid, 97 cents, used $3 off 3 from 8/1 PG, made 9 cents
J & J First Aid kit, 97 cents, used $3 off 3 from 8/1 PG, made another 9 cents
Clean & Clear travel size, 97 cents, used $1 off from 8/1 S, made 6 cents
Kraft Dressing, normally $1.99, sale $1.50, used $1 off from 6/20 S, final of 50 cents

I had a new guy cashier. He seemed really nice, and was very good with my coupons. Even gave me 20 cents back for using my canvas bags. It would be nice to have a different morning cashier than the regular 2 that I have already pissed off enough.

Dollar Tree

2010-08-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

In preparation for the big vacation, I stopped by the Dollar Tree to find some fun things to do while at the cabin. I am always surprised with what I find.

Pair of Merona (Target) Brand sunglasses, tag for $14.99 on them still
Scooby plastic placemat
King Sized bag of M&Ms (Con got to pick out a special "in the car treat")
6 pack of Keebler cookies
Cars puzzle
Water color paints (they are 97 cents at Target, but that is way across town)
Scooby coloring book
Bouncy ball with sparkly water inside
Boxed candy of Everlasting Gobstoppers (usually on sale for $1 at Target, Walmart as well)

A lot of the stuff is available at other stores, for around the same price, but Dollar Tree is close to where I live, and I find it a fun place to shop. I have long suspected that Target sells their close out stuff to Dollar Tree, as I have seen many things from their Dollar Spot at Dollar Tree. There were several Merona and Xhilaration Brand sunglasses there. Some are pretty wild, but fun. Located up in the front corner of the store, right by the widow on an end cap.

Hy-vee

2010-07-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

Anyone else all confused about Hy-vee? Their last ad was good for 2 weeks, but now there is another ad on top of that. Check your Post. Nothing screaming to me in the glossy ad. But, in the actual print portion of the Post, there is something about a weekend sale to benefit JDRF. Some good stuff there:

9" Tombstone Pizzas 5/$10
Coke 2 liters 88 cents
South Beach bars, boxes 3/$5
$1 Rootbeer floats from 4-7p Friday, 10a-6p Saturday, 11a-6p Sunday

Hy-vee

2010-07-14T12:10:00.000-07:00

Did you get your Hy-vee Flyer in the Post today? Are you as jazzed as I am?

Highlights:

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix: HV coupon for 49 cents each, combine it with 75 cents off 2 from 5-30GM
General Mills Cereal 3 for $5, coupons for $1 off 2 ect from 6-6 S
Lipton 12 ct Bottle Tea: HV coupon 2 for $8
Keebler Crackers: Sale $1.88, $1 off 2 from 6-6RP, $1.38
KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce: HV coupon for 99 cents
HV 5# Flour: HV coupon for 99 cents
2# Strawberries for $2.88
1pt Bluberries 88 cents with HV coupon
Peaches & Nectarines $1.28 a pound
Hormel Always Tender Pork Loin $1.99 pound
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad: 79 cents w/HV coupon, 50 cents off 2 from 6-6S

Prices good from July 14 to the 27th. It's a big 2 week event. Roses 2 for $1, men, keep this in mind. A single rose (or 2) goes a long ways.

Hy-vee 2-Day Sale

2010-07-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

Deals good at Hy-vee July 8th and 9th

$5 All you care to eat Chinese, Pizza or Salad Bar
7-Up 6 pack Bottles (16.9 oz) 6 for $10
Gatorade 8 pack (20 oz) for $3.99
Choco Chip Cookies dozen for $1.99
4 pounds of strawberries for $3.99
15% off all meat, but really, this isn't that great of a deal. They go on sale much better than that, but if you are picky about your cuts, maybe this is good for you!

Target!

2010-07-07T12:38:00.000-07:00

Target has half off their black dot Dollar/$2.50 Spot stuff. Lots of fun summery stuff for 50 cents to $1.25. I picked up a shark clothes hamper that I will re-purpose and a Cars book for 50 cents. There are tons of beachy things and 4th of July stuff. Good fun stuff, just didn't have time to rummage. Also, the patio furniture stuff is 75% off. So, hurry!

Wednesday Kid's Movies

2010-07-02T20:02:00.001-07:00

Winona 7 Theatre's Children's Entertainment Club is back again this summer.

Every Wednesday for six weeks, beginning on June 30, a different children's movie is shown at 10am and tickets are only $2.00! Here are the movie's playing this summer.

7/7 - Spy Next Door
7/14 - Planet 51
7/21 - Indian in the Cupboard
7/28 - Astro Boy
8/4 - Hotel for Dogs

Doors will open every Wednesday at 9:30am, movie starts at 10am. There are no previews on the movies, so the feature will begin exactly at 10am.

Kmart Doubles

2010-07-02T12:01:00.001-07:00

Looks like Winona is included in the doubling! Anyone heard anything???

Well, it looks like select Kmart locations are at it again with another round of Super Doubles starting, 7/4 and running thru 7/10! If you’re new around here, Kmart super doubles means that you’ll be able to double coupons up to a $2 value– which means you could get a total of $4 off one product! It appears this time they’re just doubling Health & Beauty products (not grocery items) and only allowing up to 5 coupons to be doubled per customer, per day. Head on over here to check out some of the details as well as a list of all the participating stores– there are lots of stores participating this time!

I’m assuming the rules will be the same as they have been during previous doubles promotions. If that’s the case, then I would assume most of the rules below are correct. Let us know if you find out anything different.

Kmart Double Coupon “Rules”:

*You can use manufacturer coupons up to and including a $2 value (i.e. if you have a $2/1 coupon, it will be doubled up to $2 for a total of $4 off the price of the item)

*You must be a member of the Shop Your Way Rewards program AND the cashier MUST swipe your reward’s card at the beginning of your transaction!!*

*Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day.

*If you are using more than 5 coupons in your transaction, ONLY the first 5 coupons will be doubled.

*Does not include Kmart Store Coupons or Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons (i.e. Kmart coupons will NOT be doubled)

*If you are not currently a Kmart Shop Your Way Rewards card member, do NOT stress! There are 3 simple ways to become a member:

1. Go to the Customer Service Dept at your local Kmart or Sears store and request a card; you will be able to sign up and receive your card immediately (this is obviously the best option if you have a store close by)!

2. Call the Shop Your Way Rewards Card dept at 1.800.991.8708; they will take all your information over the phone and then a card will be mailed to you (the card typically takes 6-8 weeks to arrive). Even if you do not have the physical card in hand for the double coupon days, you can give the cashier your phone # or member # in order to pull up your reward’s account.

3. Click here to sign up on-line; then just print off a temporary card to use while you wait for the permanent card to arrive in the mail.

Target Deals

2010-06-29T19:32:00.000-07:00

Crystal Light: $2.39, on sale for $1.97, used $2 off coupon from Vocalpoint that came in the mail today. Cashier adjusted coupon down, so it was free, no overage.
Pepsi 12-packs on sale for $1.99 a piece
Schick Hydra Razor: $7.99, used $4 off Target coupon from 6/20S and stacked $5 off coupon from 6/13S, making it $1.01.
I also used 2 canvas bags, taking another ten cents off.

So, if you are doing the Razor deal, make sure and have an extra $1.01 worth of fun stuff!

Hy-vee Incredible $1 Sale

2010-06-24T09:30:00.000-07:00

It's as good as the hype. Here is a breakdown:

Hormel Always Tender Port Spare Ribs, $1 a pound. I got a huge one for about $4.50. Use the $1 off Hormel Always Tender from 5-2S

Wonder Bread Products $1

Hy-vee Shred Cheese $1 a bag, parm $1.67 - Limit 5

Pepsi, Coke or 7 up 2 liters $1

Little Debbie $1

Popsicle or Fudgsicle $1

Hy-vee Brand Cereals $1 (select ones, I got Rice Crispies and Honey Nut Tastee-os)

French Bread $1

Skippy Peanut Butter $1 Limit 2

Dozen eggs, 2 for $1, only got one and it was 50 cents, limit 2

Dole classic Salad or Coleslaw 2 for $1

Midwest County Fare Paper Towels 3 for $1

M&M/Mars brand candy 3 for $1

Glazed Donuts 3 for $1

The limits on cheese and peanut butter and eggs are strictly enforced, so you may have to make multiple trips, and bring a buddy. This sale is today and the 25th only, so HURRY. They do sell out, but Hy-vee is good about getting rain checks.

Get a free ticket to the new Karate Kid movie playing now

2010-06-13T13:15:00.000-07:00

If you plan on seeing the new Karate Kid movie (playing now at the Winona 7), here is a deal for you:

At Target, the Hook DVDs have stickers attached for free admission to the new Karate Kid movie. (Rumor has it that the Jumanji DVDs have these stickers, too, but I did not see any.)

Just buy a DVD for $5.00, go online to enter the special code, and print out a certificate for a free admission (up to $10). I checked online and our Winona 7 participates in this "e-Movie Cash" program.

So you get a Hook DVD and admission to the movie for only $5, whereas a normal child's admission at the Winona 7 is $5.75, matinees are $6.25, and regular showings are $8.

Cool deal.

Olay and the Buckets

2010-05-31T13:48:00.000-07:00

First things first:

Olay face wash for sensitive skin, on sale at Target for $3.69.
Used 2 coupons for $2 off from PG 5-2 (but those expire today, but there are other ones out there for $1 off 5-16S).
Total came to $7.38, minus the $4 in coupons, $3.38.
Got back a $5 gift card, so, I made $1.62 and got 2 things of free face wash
(I'm not figuring tax, that just makes it too damn hard)

How lovely are these buckets? 19 gallon rope buckets, located near the patio furniture/grilling stuff. They come in red, green, orange and blue. I got a green one too. One is going to be for outdoor toys, and I am thinking one for Connor's room, and one for the basement. They were $6.99, on sale for $5. I tried to get Mango to pose next to the bucket, so you could get an idea of how big they are, but he doesn't know any commands, like sit or stay.

Deodorant at Target

2010-05-30T14:15:00.000-07:00

3 packs on clearance for $3.50 on end cap by pharmacy. I used a $1 off 2 from 5-2PG, making the deodorant $1 a stick. And as all of Winona must know by now, Johnny B is a snob and ONLY used Old Spice. There were 3 packs of Axe and Secret as well. Some coupons in 5-2 PG as well

Thanks for sharing this find Tina!

Hy-vee

2010-05-27T06:05:00.001-07:00

Send below decks
Cap'n Winona Hy-Vee **Facebook Only** Receive $5 off a purchase of $50, or $10 off a purchase of $100. These cannot be combined together. Offer is good through Sunday 5/30. You can print this page, show it on your phone or write down the PLU# and give it to the cashier.
**Cashier** for a $50 order use PLU#12040. For a $100 order use PLU#12041
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Hy-vee

2010-05-26T14:52:00.000-07:00

Hy-vee of Winona has a Facebook page, and they publish special deals if you are a fan. One time, there was one for $5 off a $50 purchase. No need for a printer, you just need to write down the deal numbers. Tomorrow, there is suppose to be a special sale for Facebook fans, so be sure and check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/Winona-MN/Winona-Hy-Vee/10150093665750018

Target Deals

2010-05-03T18:20:00.000-07:00

4 Bertolli Dinners, on sale $5.98, used $1.50 coupons from Cosmo, Real Simple and others, there are also $1 printables you can stack, got $5 gift card for buying 4. Final Price $2.23 a piece
Gillette Deodorants, normal $1.72, clearanced $1.52, used $4 off 2 from 5/2 PG, and I DID get the overage of 48 cents.
International Delight creamer $1.59, clearance $1.16, used 55 cent from 3/7s, final 61 cents.
Coffee Mate creamers $1.59, clearance $1.30, used 50 cent from 5/2, final 80 cents.
Nivea body wash, $3.99, used $4 from 5/2RP, and I DID get the 1 cent overage
Tic Tac, $1.04, used BOGO Free from 5/2, 52 cents a piece then
20 cents off the total, since I used my two canvas bags!

Target Soccer Clearance

2010-04-28T20:42:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for any boys' soccer gear, Target has a bunch on clearance right now. My oldest is taking the 2 week soccer session through Park/Rec this summer, so I was *very* excited to stumble upon this deal:

Cleats: regularly priced $19.99, clearance-priced at $4.98

Socks: regularly priced at $7.99, clearance-priced at $1.98

Most of the shoes are in sizes 4-6, but I found this one pair of 13s, and I saw another pair of 12s. Different sizes may show up... who knows? They also have LOTS of soccer balls and soccer bags on clearance. All of this is located on an end cap near sporting goods, facing the wall with all the little kids' riding toys.

Hope this helps someone!!

Target Recycle

2010-04-23T12:12:00.000-07:00

Target has special recycle bins now. How great! Left to Right:

MP3/Cellphone/Ink Cartridge
Glass/Plastic/Aluminium
Plastic Bags
Trash

I really like this, and hopefully more local stores will follow this. In Eau Claire, the Kwik Trips have special recycle bins for glass/plastic/aluminium. Which is great, I just can't bring myself to put a soda can in the trash. It will bounce around in the bottom of my car, rather than go in the trash.

Remember, Target loves it when you bring in your own bag, and gives you a nickel back for doing so!

Target deals

2010-04-12T11:00:00.001-07:00

Target deals

I feel like I went a little crazy at Target, but I think I came out alright - even after the cashier messed up one of my coupons and shorted me $1.24. Oh, well. I hate to complain, especially when I am handing them a *stack* of coupons.

I am slowly learning that it is best to shop in small batches, so it is easier to keep track of the coupons. This is the second time in a row now that a coupon didn't register and I didn't catch it until I got home and then it is a little too late. However, making more frequent trips to Target may not be the best way to save money...

Anyway, here are my recent Target deals (a couple from last week, the rest from this morning):

Last week:

Finish Quantumatic dishwasher detergent:

Regular $9.49, on sale for $5.99, minus $3 coupon from here = $2.99 (May not seem that cheap, but I really like this stuff. Unfortunately, today the sale is off.)

AirWick Freshmatic iMotion:

On sale for $5.99, minus $5 coupon from the 3/7 SS, minus $1 Target coupon (online here) = FREE

This morning:

Scrubbing Bubbles:

-Bought 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Extend A Clean Power Sprayers $7.99 each
-Bought 2 Scrubbing Bubble Power Sprayer Refills (All FREE with coupons below)

-Bought 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner $2.49 each

-Used 2 $5/1 coupons from the 4/11 SS
-Used 1 $0.75 coup off bathroom cleaner from 3/21 SS

-Used 2 Free Scrubbing Bubbles Extend-a-clean refill, when you buy starter coupon from here

-Get back a $5 Target gift card ( NOTE: the only way you’ll get back a $5 Target gift card is if you use the regional coupon from the 4/11 SS –valid for a FREE $5 Target gift card with the purchase of 3 Scrubbing Bubbles products.)
…AND then for the $5 SC Johnson rebate.

-Final cost FREE, plus $2.28 money maker (I think) for all 5 products!

Head & Shoulders Shampoo (gotta have this, we're brand-specific on this):

-Bought 2 at $5.39, one had a free shampoo shrink-wrapped to it.

-Used a B1G1F coupon from a mailer I got at some point

-Used a $1 off Target coupon from a mailer

-FInal price $4.39 for 3 bottles.

Vaseline skin lotion:

-$2.99 price

-Minus $1 Target coupon from here

-Minus $1.25 coup from 4/11 RP

-FInal price $0.74

Olay Quench lotion:

-$7.79 price

-Minus $1 coup from 3/7 PG

-Submit rebate for purchase price

-FINAL PRICE: $1 money maker

GE Energy Smart light bulb - $2.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from here
Plus, use the $2/1 Target coupon from here
Final cost FREE

Clean & Clear Travel size Morning Burst Cleanser $0.97
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 3/28SS (does NOT exclude travel size)
Final cost FREE!

Arm & Hammer Advance White Toothpaste $0.97

Use the 3/21 SmartSource coupon insert– save $2.50 off any 2 Arm & Hammer oral care products (NO size exclusions)!

Final cost FREE plus possible $0.56 overage.

Kandoo Wipes $1.65

Use the $1/1 coupon from the 4/4 PG
Pay $0.65!*
*Submit for the FREE Scholastic book offer here
Final Cost $0.65 for Kandoo Wipes AND a FREE Scholastic book

Suncrest Farms (formally Smith Gardens)

2010-04-12T06:23:00.000-07:00

Anyone heard of CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Vegetable Subscriptions? It is a group of local farmers that raise fruits and veggies, and drop off a vegetable share every week. I am going to do a 1/2 share this summer. I had a friend, Anna Kelner, do it last year. Here is a bit about what she has to say about the program:

"We loved it. I think it made me way more adventurous when it came to food choices and gave me wonderful ideas on how to prepare some delicious tasting veggies. They give you recipe ideas, but the really cool thing, at least for me, was it helped me to step outside the recipe and just try other things instead of just following 1-2-3 on the recipe. If I have X veggie, that might make this dish even better. I loved the chance to cut the vegetables up. I found it be very soothing and the boys would climb up next to me (out of the way of the knife) and just talk as I worked on dinner. I can’t recommend it highly enough."

If you are interested, please check out their web-site for more info:

http://www.suncrestgardensfarm.com/12873.html

I spoke to Heather, the owner, and she said spots are nearly filled up already, SO HURRY!!!!

Wal-mart Deals

2010-04-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

These are $2.28 a piece, use the $5 off any 2 Benadryl product from 4-11RP, makes them free plus 46 cent overage! (if you get the right cashier....)

These are PERFECT for scratchy mosquito season.

The Great American Apparel Diet

2010-04-10T18:30:00.001-07:00

I read about this in Time magazine. It's no buying any clothes for a year. I have a serious shopping problem. It's not that I am spending money I can't afford, just that I am buying things I don't need. I really have over 15 pairs of jeans, tanks in every color, a dozen work out pants, rainbows of sweaters, a swim suit for every day of the week, more hoodies than the Unabomber. Don't get me started on the purse rack. No more, no purses, no jeans, no shoes, no boots, no coats.

So, I think I am going to try it. I will buy no more clothes, for the rest of the year. Exceptions of what I can still buy:

Underwear
$50 worth of stuff from Express, as I have a gift card for that amount
A new pair of sneakers, when mine wear out, I'm a YMCA junky
Hats and Sunglasses (dollar tree ones, of course)
Socks
Headbands
I am still accepting gifts of clothing

Kmart Doubles

2010-04-10T15:11:00.001-07:00

Soft Scrub, $3.29, sale $2.99, $1.50 coupon 3-7 RP, final free
Everpure Conditioner & Shampoo, $4.99 regular, $4.49 sale, $2 coupon 2-21RP or 3-21 RP, final 49 cents
Halls, $1.69, $1 coupon 3-28S2, final free
Pants, 4T, clearance for $1.99

Side note, there are STACKS of 2T - 5T pants. Mostly girls, really really cute girl jeans for $1.99

K-Mart doubles

2010-04-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

Here's what I scored for my husband. I *guess* he's worth a buck. :-)

Gillette Body Wash: on sale for $4, had a couple $2 coups (doubled to $4 each) = FREE

Oral-B Toothbrushes: somewhere around $2.79 or so, had 2 $2 coupons (doubled to cover the price of the brushes *only* - no overages) = FREE

Right Guard deo/antiperspirant: on sale 2/$5, had a $2 off 2 coup (doubled to $4) - $.50 each.

Grand total: $1.00 + $.76 tax (for easily $20-$25 worth of stuff at regular price)

Kmart Doubles

2010-04-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

Bic Soleil: $5.69, $2 off from 3-28S2 or 3-7S or from packages, final $1.69
Gillette Shower Gel 12 oz, Regular $4.29, sale $4, $2 off 3-7 PG, free

I don't personally like the Soleil that much either, but my baby sister does, and her birthday is coming up at the end of the month. Happy Birthday!

Once again, used Kari's card. THANKS!

Kmart Doubles

2010-04-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

NYC Nail Polish: $1.99, used $1 off any product $1.99 or more from Cosmo mag, Free

Old Spice: $2.39, used $1 off 2 from 3-7 PG, $1.39 a piece (John uses ONLY Old Spice, no matter the price, SIGH)

Charmin: regular $8.39, sale $6.50, $1 off from a mailing, $4.50

Dentyne Ice Gum: regular $1.29, sale $1, $1 off 2 from 2-28 S, Free

Bayer Aspirin: confused here, I thought it was $1.99, but rang up for $1, so my coupon $1 3-21S didn't double, but it was still free

Final with 78 cents in tax $6.46

I requested my rewards card, but it hasn't come yet, so Kari generously let me use her card. THANK YOU A MILLION!

Some Winona Kmart Doubles

2010-04-07T12:08:00.000-07:00

I don't have my rewards card yet, and really am behind on anything Kmart any how, but Kari was sweet enough to share this with me:

I got

starbucks frapuccino for 40 cents (all figures approximate) using online Q

pert plus 3 in 1 shampoo bodywash for 49 cents

spot shot carpet cleaner for 40 cents ($2 Q from All You mag -- love this deal, came upon it by accident)

gillette shaving cream for 1 dollar or so

venus embrace disp. razor 3pk for $1.99 (I love these and don't mind paying a few bucks for them; I'm not a fan of the Bic Soleil so I don't want to pay much for those)

nescafe instant coffee, free

right guard men's deodorant for 50 cents

Also -- if you have ever printed a $3 Q for greenworks laundry detergent, kmart has small-medium bottles of this for $4.99 this week. Q doesn't double but you get a bottle of detergent for 2 bucks.

In the mail today....

2010-04-05T09:56:00.000-07:00

Look what came today:

Two large packs of wipes, the white things on the left
Various high value coupons
3 Pamper diapers
Puffs sample
Prilosec samples
Free custom picture book
Peanut butter spoon, not from the mail

A lot of the stuff came from Vocal Point, sign up here. The wipes came from completing a wipe survey, I am going to have to complete another after trying them. I think it's from E-Rewards. A bunch came from the P&G as well. Peanut butter spoon, that is Connor's. Photo book from Hot Prints, you can make one every month. And that is just plain fun.

Family Dollar

2010-03-31T16:38:00.000-07:00

This is my first Family Dollar trip! Let's break it down.

Clariol Balsam Color: Regular $3, sale $2.50, used $5 off when you buy 2 from 3-7 PG, final free
Reese Dark: Regular 65 cents, sale two for $1, used 2-55 cents off from 3-14 S, they price adjusted down the coupon to 50 cents, there were two when I left the store, but one disappeared on the trip back, final free
Snuggle: Regular or maybe sale price of $3 for 70 count sheets, used $3 off from 3-28 RP, final free

Everything was free, but I paid like 88 cents in tax.

The check out process was really strange. There were two cashiers working, one was running the register, the other was just kind of hanging out up front. (there were 3 customers in the whole store, including me.) My checker was very nice, but when I handed her the coupons after she rang everything up, she looked a bit "deer-in-the-headlights". She had to enter each coupon in by scrolling through her screen, locating the item, the manually entering in the amount. So with the buy 2 get $5 off, she had to enter $2.50 by each of the hair dyes. It took a bit of time, but she was really nice about it. The other cashier that was doing nothing got a little snarky at my 55 cents off when the item was only 50 cents. But I got all my free stuff, and I was happy. I have no idea what would happen if they would have to do the stacking a manufacturer coupon with their store coupons.....

Anyone else ever try couponing at Family Dollar? The deals were great, I'd do it again. I was by myself, having Connor with could have made that a nuclear situation.

My Boots

2010-03-31T16:33:00.000-07:00

It's not really a "Winona" deal, but still, I'll share. They are my new boots, and I love them. The black/brown ones are Rampage Women's Teenas $14.89, and the yellow are Dr. Martens Nellie Boot for $30.32. On Ebay they go for about $20 and $50, so they were a deal, plus they qualified for free shipping.

A few weeks ago, I was in Rogan shoes, and spoke to the saleswoman, and asked if Dr Martens (AKA, "Docs") were still cool. She said yes, and they are coming out with new and exciting colors. This must be what she was talking about! Back in high school/college, when I had $120 to spend on a pair of shoes, I used to wear Docs. I still have maybe 2 pairs in the basement, the soles NEVER wear out. So look out Winona, Heather has new boots!

Ziploc Containers

2010-03-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hy-vee has a CRAZY deal!!!

Regular price, $3.99, on SUPER sale for 99 cents. Use the $1.50 off 2 from the 3-21S or the 2-21S1. Making them 75 cents a piece. They all have Box-Tops, so cut those babies off and give them to your school. This display is over by the pharmacy, and I'm assuming it's a get-em-while-ya-can deal. So HURRY!

Thanks Kim for the heads up on this one. I bought 12.

Some great game deals - REVISED, pt. 2

2010-03-29T11:43:00.000-07:00

I had originally posted some deals at ShopKo, but Kari was right - they do not accept internet coupons at ShopKo. Bummer.

I also added some information about a great Star Wars rebate; However, that is over. (I should have checked the date before linking to it. Sorry.)

- - - - - -

I like to stock up on games when I can get them cheaply and this is a good week to score a few deals.

Target deals:

-Buy Bop It - $14 on sale at Target
-Buy Monopoly Deal card game or Scrabble Slam card game - FREE with any $10 Hasbro game purchase (advertised in weekly Target ad)
-Use the $3 off Select Hasbro games (Battleship, Connect 4×4 or Bop It!) Target coupon from www.target.com
-Use the $5 off Bop It! manufacturer coupon from http://www.hasbro.com/discover/Play-Saver.cfm
-Final cost only $6 for the full-sized Bop It! Game *and* a Card Game

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-Buy the mini Bop It (caribiner edition) - $9.99 at Target

-Use the $3 off Select Hasbro games (Battleship, Connect 4×4 or Bop It!) Target coupon from www.target.com
-Use the $5 off Bop It! manufacturer coupon from http://www.hasbro.com/discover/Play-Saver.cfm
-Final cost only $1.99 for the mini Bop It - great Easter basket toy!! (I did not have any problem using these coupons for the mini Bop It, although a friend said she experienced some trouble with her cashier. The coupons do not list any exclusions, so to me, that means they should be good for the mini Bop Its.)

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-Buy Sorry Sliders or Elefun or Hungry, Hungry Hippos - $14 on sale at Target
-Buy Monopoly Deal card game or Scrabble Slam card game - FREE with any $10 Hasbro game purchase (advertised in weekly Target ad)
-Use the $4 or $5 off manufacturer coupon from http://www.hasbro.com/discover/Play-Saver.cfm
-Final cost only $9 or $10 for these games *and* a Card Game

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-Buy $20 worth of Star Wars items (selected items on sale at Target)

-Use $5 off coupon from http://www.hasbro.com/discover/Play-Saver.cfm

-Final cost: $15 for $20 worth of sale-priced items

Wal-Mart deals:

-Buy a Connect Four, Battleship, or Hungry, Hungry Hippos Travel-Sized game - on sale for $5 at ShopKo

-Use the $4 off manufacturer coupon for each game from http://www.hasbro.com/discover/Play-Saver.cfm (these coupons don't exclude the travel-sized versions, so they should work)
-Final cost only $1 for each of these games - great for Easter baskets!

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Happy Shopping!!!

Target Deals

2010-03-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

Kettle Chips, regular $3.19, sale $2.50, used $1 off 2 from 3/21 S, final $2 a piece
Arm & Hammer trial toothpaste 97 cents, used $2.50 off 2 from 3/21 S, profit of 56 cents when buying 2
St Ives Trial Face 97 cents, $1.50 off from 3-21S, 53 cent profit
St. Ives Trial Body wash 97 cents, $1 off from 3-21S, 3 cents profit
Circo Pants, $6, clearance for $1.50
The Green Tote (with locking lid), $8.99, clearance $7.64
Rimmel Nail Polish (it's hiding under the pants), $3.89, $2 off Target from Woman's Day mag, $1 from 3/14 RP, 89 cents

In the boys bedroom storage area, there was a wood table and chairs set clearance down from $60 for $15. I already have one, but it would be a great deal for someone who doesn't have one!

Inserts

2010-03-21T19:52:00.001-07:00

How do you get your inserts?

I buy the Star Tribune, usually one or two copies, depending on what the coupons are. Now that the Dollar Tree doesn't sell them, I've been picking them up at Kwik Trip. Put them on my Kwik Trip card, save 10 percent, so they are $1.80 a piece. Also, I like to sneak inserts from places. Like, the YMCA, Culver's or even Fantastic Sams. Those places usually have the Winona Daily News, so the inserts aren't as good, but whatever. Today, we were at McDonald's, and I was going to sneak the inserts out of the paper, and this lady beat me to it! She was actually in the fun center area with her scissors and binder, clipping away! I had to sneak a picture of her. I admire her dedication and tactics.

Info on KMart double couponing

2010-03-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

This is from the Hip2Save website:

Here is all the nitty gritty that you need to know prior to your Kmart shopping trip:

This event is for select participating Kmart locations from April 4th-10th

You can use manufacturer coupons up to and including a $2 value (i.e. if you have a $2/1 coupon, it will be doubled up to $2 for a total of $4 off the price of the item)

You must be a member of the Shop Your Way Rewards program AND the cashier MUST swipe your reward’s card at the beginning of your transaction!!*

Does not include Kmart Store Coupons or Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons (i.e. Kmart coupons will NOT be doubled)

Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day.

If you are using more than 5 coupons in your transaction, ONLY the first 5 coupons will be doubled.

*If you are not currently a Kmart Shop Your Way Rewards card member, do NOT stress! There are 3 simple ways to become a member:

Go to the Customer Service Dept at your local Kmart or Sears store and request a card; you will be able to sign up and receive your card immediately (this is obviously the best option if you have a store close by)!
Call the Shop Your Way Rewards Card dept at 1.800.991.8708; they will take all your information over the phone and then a card will be mailed to you (the card typically takes 6-8 weeks to arrive). Even if you do not have the physical card in hand for the double coupon days, you can give the cashier your phone # or member # in order to pull up your reward’s account.
Click here to sign up on-line; then just print off a temporary card to use while you wait for the permanent card to arrive in the mail.

Hy-vee

2010-03-19T09:56:00.000-07:00

I'm sure this deal is "as quantities last". But the Chinet comfort cups for $1.99, $1.24 after the 75 cent coupon in 1-31 S, get the 2 pound bag of coffee FREE. Also, 2 liter Coke products are 69 cents a piece, strict limit 2. After my 10 cent bag reduction, my total came to $2.61.

Couponin' by Tina

2010-03-18T20:35:00.001-07:00

Couponing Craziness!!

I have been super-couponing lately. And I love it!! Let me share with you some of my deals:

Target

Huggies diapers: on sale for $8.50 each, minus $1.50 Target coupon, minus $2 manufacturer's coupon = $5 each
Up&Up baby wash: on sale for $1, minus $.50 Target coup = $.50 final price, PLUS the wash had a $.75 off coupon for Up&Up wipes, which I needed, so it was pretty much FREE plus another $.25 off the wipes
Johnson's Buddies bars of soap for kids: $.97 each, minus $1 manufacturer's coupon = FREE
Connect 4 game: marked down to $10.09, minus $4 Hasbro coupon, minus $3 Target coupon = $3.09 final price (a birthday present for Luke!)
Kid's Crest toothpaste: on sale for $1.49, minus $1 Target coupon, minus $.75 manufacturer's coupon = FREE and then some (they gave me the overage, which isn't a common occurrence)

Walgreens

Colgate Sensitive toothpaste: on sale for $3.99, minus $1 manufacturer's coup = I paid $2.99 + tax, BUT I got a "Register Reward" for $4 off my next purchase, which I immediately used in my next transaction!
SpiderMan toothbrush: normally $2.99, on clearance for $.75 - bought it for Luke's Easter basket figuring that the $1 coup I used on the Colgate made it pretty much free
Reese's Dark PB Cups: on sale for $.49 - I tried to use a $.75 off coup (hoping for overage), but the cashier said I couldn't get it for free, but that he'd give it to me for $.01 (weird) BUT he gave me back my manufacturer's coupon, which I promptly took to WalMart (see below) = $.01 for the candy bar

WalMart

Reese's Dark PB Cups: $.55, minus aforementioned $.75 coupon (adjusted down to $.55) = FREE
Hungy, Hungry Hippos travel sized game: $5.24, minus $4 Hasbro coupon = $1.24 (Luke's Easter basket!)
Colgate Whitening: $1, minus $1 coupon = FREE
Reach Floss: $.97, less $1 coupon = FREE, plus $.03 overage
Suave antiperspirant: $.97, less $.50 coupon = $.49

Wowza!!! And I have some more great couponing stories to share!!

Walgreens By Tina

2010-03-18T20:34:00.001-07:00

Walgreens GREAT buy tonight

Okay, I took the little one and headed to Wags tonight. Couponing at Walgreens makes me a little nervous because, well, I am slightly intimidated by their cashiers as they sometimes give ya grief about the coupons. I took Benn on purpose because I hoped that having the sweetest, cutest little boy in my cart smiling, saying hello and waving to the cashiers would make them nicer to deal with! My evil plan must have worked as tonight was a good night for couponing! I had no problems scoring this terrific, totally legitimate deal: all the items pictured below cost me a total of $1.45 + tax!!!

Oscar Mayer bacon: normally $3.99 each, on sale Buy1Get1Free, used 2 coupons for $1.50 off = $.495 each

OreIda fries: on sale for $.99 each, used a coupon for $1.50 off two = $.24 each

Planters Trail mix: on sale for $1.99 each, used 2 coups for $1.50 off, used another WalGreens coupon for $.50 off each = FREE + $.02 overage

GRAND TOTAL = $1.45 + tax

Target Deals

2010-03-14T18:52:00.000-07:00

Size 5T Carter's set of 2 long sleeve, long pants PJ's, regular $15, clearance for $7.49
TGIFriday skillet meal, normal $7.19, sale $6, $2 coupon 2-21 S1, final $4
Huggie Pull-ups, $15.99, clearance $13.25, $1.50 coupon 2-28S, final $11.75
Gillette Body Wash $1.79, used $4 off 2 from 2-21 PG, nice cashier, 42 cents overage
Blueberry Pie for Pi Day, priceless

Today's Mail

2010-03-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

Just check out what came in the mail today, besides the cable bill!

Free Nabisco Product. I had got my free double stuf oreos for being a facebook fan, but they were all broken, so I emailed the company and they sent me a coupon for another one - I ate the broken ones, and they were delicious just the same.
Free 6 pound bag of Rachael Ray dog food. This came with a little sample pack. I think I requested the sample from Walmart Samples.
Free Heluva Good! product. For becoming a facebook fan.
$50 Express Gift Card for doing surveys on E-rewards.

There are a lot of free products and samples out there. Just keep in mind, there are a lot of scams as well! I was skeptical of E-rewards, but look, there is my gift card!

Also, I have found if you love a product and email the company, they'll send you coupons. So let companies know when they are doing a good job, as well as when you aren't totally satisfied. Companies want your feedback.

Target Deals

2010-03-08T09:47:00.000-08:00

All 100 oz, $8.99, sale $7.99, $1 2-7 RP, $6.99, bought 2, got $5 back, making them $4.49 each
Gillette Body Wash $1.79 (hanging on the end of the men's wash aisle near the main aisle), $4 off 2 from 2-21 PG, cashier adjust coupon down to $3.58, free
Toaster Strudel $1.99 (Hy-vee price is $2.79), buy 3 get 1 free, used $1 off 2 coupon from a mailer, used 55 cents off 2 from 3-7S, there are higher value prints out there - but I don't print, final price $1.11 a piece
Wheat thins sale $1.99, used $1 off 1-24 SS, 99 cents final
Starburst sale $2.49, $1 off 3-7 when you buy 2, $1.99 a piece
Soap Buddies, 97 cents $1 off 3-7, got the 3 cent overage
Prescription (not pictured) $2.51, received a $10 gift card from coupon in Target's insert in Winona Daily News. Brings my total to $60 I've gotten in gift cards from getting various prescriptions filled at Target.

NOTES: Is it always the same 2 checkers working during the morning? They seem to have a beef with me. AND, why was one coupon adjusted down, and the other not. I don't care if they adjust it, I mean, Free is Free. But, I'd like some consistency. SIGH.

Target Deals

2010-03-05T10:53:00.000-08:00

Nothing exciting, but I'll share anyways.

Hello Kitty Band-Aids, $1.19, used $1 R1 1-3, 19 cents. (normally, I only want to pay FREE for these, and there are 97 cent ones, but I needed some Hello Kitty in my life)
Activia normally $1.99, sale, $1.79, used $1 off 1-10 or 2-7 or 2-28 S, 79 cents.
Turkey Pepperoni, $3.79, used 55 cents off 1-24s, $3.24
Dove Men Stuff with bonus (on end cap), $3.99, $1 Target coupon from a magazine, $1.75 coupon from mailer, $1.24

Miley Cyrus

2010-02-15T19:28:00.000-08:00

How cute? The butterfly wraps all the way around the side. $1, Wal-mart, on a clearance rack. My sister liked it so much, she had me go back and get her one as well. Silly side note, my brother-in-law wears a ton of Hurley brand shirts. They have a lot of black and white graphic designs on them. Connor kept asking if this shirt was for Uncle Aaron. Hahaha.

It is Miley Cyrus brand.....but says nothing about her on it anywhere. I do hate supporting her though. Makes me glad I only have a son, and no daughters! She isn't exactly what I would call role-model material. Stepping down from the soap box...

Target....sigh.

2010-02-11T09:37:00.000-08:00

Today was an annoying Target trip. Seriously guys. Let's break it down.

Stacy's Pita Chips: $3, had a FREE coupon from becoming a Facebook Fan
Dove Travel Hairspray: 97 cents, had a $1.50 coupon off, and the cashier adjusted it down to 97 cents. And was snippy about it.
Boca Burgers: $3.14, had a FREE coupon from Houseparty
Target Bags: $2 something each, had a $1 off purchase of $3 UP product coupon from a magazine
Iams Cat Food: $7.49, $5 off coupon
Mango the Chihuahua, priceless

I tried to buy 5 Quaker singles to get the $5 Gift Card. But the gift card didn't print, and they told me it wasn't on the singles, even though there was a sign directly in front of it. That is really frustrating to me as a shopper when junk like that happens. I am not an idiot, I can read a sign. They offered to go back with me to look at it together....right....with screaming Connor already mad at life. I may be taking a break from Target. Does anyone else ever get frustrated with this kind of stuff? I just makes it hard to coupon when they change the rules.

Hy-vee Red Hot Weekend

2010-02-07T08:43:00.000-08:00

I was shopping this morning at Hy-vee, and came across this: Hy-vee Red Hot Weekend deal. 19 cent Dannon Yogurt, 9 cents after the $1 off when you buy 10 from 1-3S1. Run, don't walk. They are going fast.

Side Question, has anyone seen this kind of deal before? Is it just in cahoots with with their heart disease awareness? What is going on?

Target Deals

2010-02-04T13:29:00.001-08:00

Rolaids 3 pack: $1.32, used $4 off 2 from 1-3 R1, total for 4: profit of $2.72
Suave trial (1.4 oz) deoderant: 97 cents, 75 cents off 1-31 RP, cost 22 cents
Degree trial size: 97 cents, 75 cents off 1-31 RP, cost 22 cents
Johnson and Johnson Soap Buddies: 97 cents, $1 off 1-3 R1, profit of 3 cents
Gatorade G2: sale 97 cents, 50 cents off 1-10 RP, cost 47 cents
Up & Up Toliet Paper: $6.29 regular, $5.99 sale, $1 off any UP product from a magazine (maybe Oprah), cost $4.99
Shirt and Pants set clearance $4
Pepsi 2 lt products $1

my total came to about $12.

Wal-mart Deals

2010-02-01T09:43:00.000-08:00

I am just lovin' all the Wal-mart deals I have been finding. It's all the way across town for me, so I don't get out there often, but I will be trying for more with these deals.

Activia 4-Pack: $2, $1 coupon 1-10S, $1 final
Yoplait Yo-Plus 4 pack: $2, $1 coupon 1-3GM, $1 final
Campbells 4 pack chicken noodle: $2, 40 cents 1-3 S2, $1.60 final (I had two coupons, but only 1 would go through, and I am sick and tired, and didn't fight with the woman, and $2 for 4 cans of soup is a good deal anyway, so YMMV)
Day old bread: $3 marked down to $1.80
Wanchai Ferry: $6 (it's nearly $9 at Hy-vee!!), $1.50 1-17S, $4.50
Mater's Tall Tales: $6.97 (no deals, no coupons, just sick Connor wanting a new book, so much for the no-more-buying-connor-things-when-he-is-with-me)

Wal-mart Deals

2010-01-29T20:15:00.000-08:00

According to the flyer - these are good from January 31 to Feburary 6th, but they were valid today as well.

DiGriono Pizza, nomally around $5, sale $3.97, $1 off 1-24S, $2.97
Farmrich Appetizers, normally $6, sale $4.98, 75 cents of 12-6S, $4.23
Rotel, sale 88 cents, 30 cents off 1-24S, 58 cents
Johnsonville Brats, $3 normally, $1 off 2 in 1-17S, $2
Wanchai Ferry meals, $6, $1.50 coupon, $4.50 - this was not a sale price, just a good deal for my family, we like our cheap and cheerful Chinese.

The flyer says the prices aren't suppose to be good till January 31st, so YMMV.

Target

2009-11-29T18:34:00.000-08:00

2 Puffs: Regular $1.49, sale $1.27, 25 cent coupon (IDK where from), final $1.02
4 Rolaids 3 packs: Regular $1.32, $4/2 10/2 RP coupon, final OVERAGE of $1.28
2 Air Wick Kits: Regular $7.99, Sale $4.99, $5 11/15 SS, final OVERAGE of $.02
2 Travel St. Ives: Regular $.97, $1 11/15 SS, final OVERAGE of $.03
Coffee-mate: Regular $1.82, $.50 coupon from IDK, final $1.32
Five cents off for using my canvas bag
For some reason one of my 25 cent Puffs wouldn't work. I'm assuming cause I had too much overage.
Tax: 92 cents

Final Cost: 87 Cents

2010 Coupon Insert Schedule

2009-11-28T20:08:00.001-08:00

Here is a list of what the coupon schedule may be for 2010. Of course, this could change, but a good guide to go by. As "I heart Wags would say, "Your Mileage May Vary".

January
3– 2 Smart Source Coupon Inserts and 2 Red Plum Coupon Inserts, 1 General Mill Coupon
10 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts -
17 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Proctor & Gamble Coupon Inserts
24 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
31 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

February
7— Smart Source Coupon Inserts
14- No Inserts
21— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, General Mills Coupon Inserts, and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts -
28- Smart Source Coupons Inserts, and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

March
7— Smart Source Coupons Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
14— Smart Source Coupons Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
21— Smart Source Coupons Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
28—2 Smart Source Coupon Inserts, 1 Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts

April
4 — No Inserts
11 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
18 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
25 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

May

2— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts and P&G Coupon Inserts
9– Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
16— 2 Smart Source Coupon Inserts and 1 Red Plum Coupon Inserts
23 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
30 — No Inserts

June
6— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
13 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts Only
20 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
27 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

July
4— No Inserts
11 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts -
18— Smart Source Coupon Inserts Only -
25— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts -

August
1— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
8— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
15— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
22 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
29— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and P&G Insert

September
5— No Inserts
12 — 1 Smart Source Coupon Inserts and 2 Red Plum Coupon Inserts
19— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
26 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

October
3— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
10 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
17 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
24 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
31 – Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts

November
7— Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
14 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
21— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
28— No Inserts

December
5 — Smart Source Coupon Inserts, Red Plum Coupon Inserts and Procter & Gamble Coupon Inserts
12— Smart Source Coupon Inserts and Red Plum Coupon Inserts
19— No Inserts
26— No Inserts

NY and Company

2009-11-25T09:27:00.001-08:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this clothing store. The closest one to Winona is in Rochester, and me and my sister have been know to make the trip only for that store. They always have killer deals, and sell LONG pants, even LONG work-out pants.

Check out this deal:

Description: Antique-Button Argyle Cardigan, reg $46.95, sale $23.47 (we got 2 of those, one is pictured above, it was on Oprah's list!!!)

Description: InMotion Piped Bootcut Pants: reg $34.95, sale $17.47

Description: NY Swim Solid Bikini Halter and Bottoms, $39.99, sale $19.94

Description: Glen Plaid Straight Leg Pant, reg $46.95, sale $23.47

Description: ComfortZone Yoga Pants, reg $24.95, sale $12.47

Description: Double-Strand Long Bubble necklace, reg $19.95, sale $9.97

Order Subtotal: $130.26

Order promotion:- $50.00, see below for codes.....
Shipping/Handling: $11.95
Tax: $1.24
Order Total: $93.45 for something that would have cost $260.52!!!!

There are the following codes to get that "Order Promotion", depending on how much your subtotal comes to, use one of these:

$25 off $75
Coupon code: 2263
Expires: 01/09/10

$50 off $125
Coupon code: 2586
Expires: 01/09/10

$25 off $75
Coupon code: 2513
Expires: 01/31/10

There are codes out there for free shipping, but this site only allows one promo code, so the shipping is less than what you would save with the other promos, so use those.

Anyone else like this store?

Chef Michael's Dog Food

2009-11-12T13:27:00.000-08:00

The dog food is normal priced $4.49 a bag at Target. Let's break it down!

On sale till 11-14 for $4.26.
$3 off coupon from 10-11 Smart Source
$1 off Target coupon from 8-30 Smart Source
30 cents tax
56 cents a bag
X 8 = $4.48 TOTAL, a $32 savings

Big round of thanks to Nikki for giving me some extra coupons! Also, I bought all that was stocked, but I'm sure they'll refill.

The Grocery Store Envelope

2009-11-08T16:54:00.000-08:00

I had this awesome idea, all on my own. Take an old envelope, like this one that a bank statement came in, write your grocery list on the back, put the coupons inside for the shopping trip. Then recycle the envelope after your trip. Awesome.

Winona Area Deals

Polo Shirts

Target

Target Deals

Aqua Socks at Wal-mart

Cheap Chucks

Recycle Appliances

Today's Mail

TS3 Operation

Easter Picture

Walmart Clothes

Why having a toddler is like being at a Frat Party

Menard's Crazy Days

Garage Sales?!?!?

Walmart Clothes and MORE

Hy-vee Hot Deals 2-day sale

Recalled Peanut Butter

Groupon

KFC

Target Deals

Target Bulk

Lake Lodge

Envelopes

Target Markdown Schedule

Target Labels

Clothing Storage

Wells Fargo

Kmart Christmas

It's a new year, so I've decided to start couponing again!

Target Paranoia.

Target Christmas Deals

Walmart Gift Packs

Hy-vee Glade

After Christmas deals.....

Airwick Candle

Walgreens Coloring Books

Free Franks

Hy-vee Examples

Hy-vee Cereal Deal, it's back baby.

Halloween Picture

Target Deals

Swim Shirts

Kmart Sidewalk Clearance

Target School Supplies

Walmart Clothes

Trouble with Coupons

for a super funny read,

Lifted from Hip!

HyVee: *HOT* General Mills Cereal Deal!

This Hip2Save.com deal was hand-posted on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 11:16 am.

Hy-vee Backpack

Target Deals

Dollar Tree

Hy-vee

Hy-vee

Hy-vee 2-Day Sale

Target!

Wednesday Kid's Movies

Kmart Doubles

Kmart Double Coupon “Rules”:

Target Deals

Hy-vee Incredible $1 Sale

Get a free ticket to the new Karate Kid movie playing now

Olay and the Buckets

Deodorant at Target

Hy-vee

Hy-vee

Target Deals

Target Soccer Clearance

Target Recycle

Target deals

Target deals

Suncrest Farms (formally Smith Gardens)

Wal-mart Deals

The Great American Apparel Diet

Kmart Doubles

K-Mart doubles

Kmart Doubles

Kmart Doubles

Some Winona Kmart Doubles

HyVee: HOT General Mills Cereal Deal!