Sunday Coupon Preview 12-4-11

Here is the sneak peak for the inserts in the Sunday paper. There are some great high-value coupons along with toy coupons. I love the holiday coupon inserts because they also come with great recipes. The paper will include the following inserts:

Smart Source Insert - may include some great coupons for Campbell's, Spaghetti O's, Hasbro Toy Coupons (KMART), Excedrin, POM and Starbucks.

Red Plum Insert - Should include some great pet coupons for Pedigree and Temptations along with other coupons like Domino, Scope and Folgers.

Hot Toy Coupons...Print Quick

Hurry and print these high-value coupons! These will make for some great deals on Black Friday and all through the holiday season. Print soon as these will have limited quantities available.

.50 off purchase of Crayola Easy Tabs

$5 off purchase of KRE-O Construction Set

$5 off purchase of Mega Bloks Wagon

$5 off purchase of 3D Breakthrough Puzzles

$20 off purchase of Need for Speed Mega Bloks Porche

BOGO Hasbro Ultimate Easy Bake Oven Refill Pack

Act Now! End's Tonight! Free Bath & Body Works!

This has to be my favorite deal today. Right now Bath & Body Works has several signature items on sale, BOGO (online only)!

To make this deal even sweeter, they have a promo code that is currently valid for BOGO, F115065.

When you combine these two offers, you get 2 FREE full size B&B products! All you pay is $6.41 for shipping and tax. I was also able to use this code on two separate purchases.

So I am happy to report I ordered 2 bottles of Twisted Peppermint, 1 bottle of Sweet Honey Suckle and 1 bottle of Brown Sugar and Fig for only $12.82. Considering ordering 2 more. These will make great additions to gifts for the family!

My breakdown per order is below. Be sure to order yours tonight by 11:59 pm because the deal will be over! Think about it, it's like buying 1 and getting 3 free.

UPS My Choice...Holiday Heroes!

I love shopping online! Really, I do. One year I did absolutely 100% of my Christmas shopping online. I love picking out items from the comfort of my own home. Not to mention, I can usually find deals not available in the store and I get free shipping (to me and to return if needed).

Shopping at home just got a bazillion times better thanks to UPS My Choice. I am labeling them as the Holiday Heroes this season. You can sign up today to control where your package is going, when it will be dropped off and even schedule it to be left when you are not home to sign for it! Wow. The service is FREE of course which makes it even better.

If you already use the UPS My Choice service please share your experience so far! I can't wait to use it because I always miss my package. Number one thing on my list the year, to make sure all my packages can be left with no signature.



Menu Planning Made Easy...Food on the Table!

We all need a little help meal planning! Food on the Table is exactly what you need. It is a free service that allows you to plan meals around sales ad's. The stores are currently based only in North Carolina however the feature popular stores like Kroger, Food Lion, Super Target and Save-A-Lot where there are national chains in the US and ads are pretty similar.

It is fun to use and you can even specify what ingredients your family does and does not like. It's free if you use Food on the Table for 3 meals a week or less. If you would like to use this planning system for 3 meals or more a week, than you can upgrade to a premium version of the program for only $5 a month. This is an amazing deal.

New Coupons Released! HOT HOT HOT.

Be sure to head over and print these new coupons at coupons.com! These coupons will be great for the Thanksgiving holiday and Iron bowl games this weekend.

$1.50/1 ICBIB All Purpose Sticks
$1/1 ICBIB Tub
$1/2 Chex Mix
.40/1 Jet Puffed Marshmallow Bites
.50/2 Pillsbury Pie Crusts
$1.50/2 Diet or Caffeine Free Coke 12 pk
$2/1 Kentucky Legend Ham or Turkey
.55/2 pkgs Hormel Pepperoni
.75/1 International Delight Creamer

They also released the following coupons, they will go quick.

$5/1 12 month Kodak Calendar
$3 off Fugi Film Photo Processing
2 Free 5x7 Photos through Fugi Film 
$1/1 Similac Large Sized Powder
$1/1 Tube Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste

Plan a Vacation...

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Even if your family never takes this Alaskan adventure, the memories you can make planning it together as a family are one in a million. Plus the planning and "breaking away" from reality can help relieve stress.

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Christmas Freebies from VistaPrint

VistaPrint has some amazing deals for the holiday season! You can choose one of the following for free. All you pay is the the cost of shipping. You don't want to miss out. You will have these gifts in hand way before Christmas rolls around.

• 100 Free Holiday Postcards
• 250 Free Business Cards
• 10 Free Photo Holiday Cards
• 1 Free Photo Calender
• 140 Free Address Labels
• 1 Free Mug
• 1 Free Holiday Stamp
• 1 Free Holiday Tote Bag

I am personally so excited about the photo calender and mug. These are going to be fun to customize and snag for such a low price. Not to mention the Holiday cards and address labels.

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Mid-Month Coupons Released

Mid-month coupons have released and they are HOT. Head over to my favorite site to snag free grocery coupons! 

Recently released with zip code 12345 is $1/1 Borden Cheese Sticks, $1/1 Smuckers Uncrustables, $1.50/1 I Cant Believe It's Not Butter all purpose baking sticks, $1/2 Welches Sparkling Grape Juice and $2/1 Kentucky Legend ham or turkey.

Use zip 90210 for .75/1 International Delights Coffee Creamer, .50/1 Smart Balance Eggs, $1/2 Stash Tea, $1/1 Torani flavored syrup, $1.25 off any Robitussin product and .75/1 Crunchmaster's snack.

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Sunday Coupon Preview for 11/20

I haven't been in front of a computer all day so I apologize for not having this up sooner. Plans changed and I am still not home so I am posting with no pretty photos! :) I suppose photos are not what it is important though, it is knowing what will be in tomorrows paper!

Only one insert this week. At least that I know about. If anyone finds out that another insert will be included please let me know.

Smart Source to include awesome coupons! Includes some Aloutte Cheese coupons $1/1, various types. Also includes some great men's trimmers coupons. These all go on sale around the holidays. I usually stick one in my hubby's stocking.

http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/11-20-smartsource-coupon-preview/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SundayCouponPreview+%28Sunday+Coupon+Preview%29

We're on our way...

Whether Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years you are probably heading out this holiday season to visit family and friends. Use these tips to ensure you are taking advantage of an inexpensive visit.

Flying

Many of us love the convenience of flying but hate the prices, especially this time of year because the prices just keep rising. Use these tips to wrap up your last minute plans without loosing an arm and leg.

• Be Flexible - Fly on a day that isn't as popular as let's say a Saturday. Off days, usually Sunday-Wednesday or usually less expensive then flying Thursday-Saturday. When looking at flight rates try playing with different dates to see if the price changes any. You could also consider flying on the holiday itself. Most people are spending the full day with their family and friends so rates can be marked down to encourage holiday travel.
• Take a Detour - Everyone enjoys a non-stop flight, including the airlines and they ensure you pay for the convenience Book flights that have a layover or two to avoid excessive ticket prices.
• Double Time - Instead of using one airline and booking a round trip, use two different airlines and purchase one way tickets for each. Many airlines are offering great deals for one way tickets this time of year. By flying Delta one way and AirTran another you could see savings of $100 or more per ticket.
• 24 Hour Rule - Take advantage of the 24 hour rule that most major airlines have in place. The 24 hour rule allows you to purchase your ticket and receive a refund within 24 hours if you decide to cancel. Use to your advantage by checking a similar flight again (same airline) just a few hours later, if the rate has dropped, cancel your current ticket and purchase the cheaper one. Just be sure that the airline you select has this type of policy before trying to attempt this one :)
• Seek and Find - Check more than one site. You can check the airlines corporate site, for example www.delta.com or you can search an engine like www.expedia.com. Search different sites, even on different days if your not rushing, to find better deals.

Bus

• The Scenic Route - A long drive in a car that is a little rusty is no fun. Consider taking a bus. While the drive is still long, you have the convenience of a bathroom and comfortable seats. Not to mention you can sleep, access Wi-Fi and enjoy a movie.
• Pinch your Pennies - While the Greyhound is the most popular travel bus around, check out this site I was recently introduced to, www.megabus.com. You can ride the bus in some cases for just $1. Yes, it is true. You can for example travel from Mobile, AL to Atlanta, GA round trip for $2 per person this holiday. Of course prices will vary but isn't that amazing! You will need to rent a car or rely on family or friends to help you out once you get to your vacation spot but the travel is so cheap!

Drive

• Plan Ahead - By planning ahead you can enjoy a wonderful trip, driving to your location. Plan in advance by ensuring your car is up to par for the drive. Make sure you get a full check up on it to avoid any breakdowns on the road. Towing and service fees can put a huge damper on your family's holiday fun.
• Again, Enjoy the Scenery - Instead of jumping in the car and hauling to get to Grandma's house, plan for a little bit of leisure. Research some fun family places to stop and visit on your way there and back. This will break up the trip, allow everyone to stretch, enhance moods and you make memories. Pick a restarunt you have always wanted to try or maybe go on a nature walk off the beaten bath.
• Snack Attack - Pack your snacks! Avoid spending $20 at each gas station stop when you refuel by having the family pack a goodie bag of their favorite snacks. Ensure everyone has a bottle of water too. Along with the snacks, pack fun activities for the kids to do. While video games are fun they can give kids headaches on the drive after staring at them to long so be sure you bring other things too.

GIVEAWAY! Win a year of Everyday Rachel Ray!



It is time for a giveaway! What could be better than full of year of yummy recipes, cute do it yourself ideas and coupons? Absolutely nothing. You could win a year subscription plus a bonus surprise just for following these steps:

1. Share The Constant Clipper Facebook page with your friends and family...www.facebook.com/theconstantclipper

Chance to enter ends on Sunday, November 20th at 6 pm. So get to sharing!

The 411 on Clipping & Organizing

The most frustrating part of couponing is clipping and organizing, am I right?

Most individuals decide to pass up on the savings because they feel that they do not have the time.

For those of us who decide to pursue this money saving hobby, we spend our time trying to master the madness. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Get Organized

Why don't you clean up that stack of coupons sitting on the counter? Yes. I am talking about you! Isn't that where your inserts end up? Instead of letting them take up counter space until they expire, put them away. Pick an organizing method to make sure your coupons are available at a whim. The most common methods of organizing are:

Check File - This is how I first started organizing my coupons. It is compact and easily portable from your house, to your car and into the store. Check files can be found at Target or Walmart for around $3.

Binder - Use baseball card holders to organize your coupons. Be sure you store them in a zippered binder so they don't fall out, just in case you drop it. This method is great for quick access when you find those unexpected and unplanned deals.

File Box - Purchase a hard case file box (usually $10 at Walmart) to store your inserts. You will use hanging files to separate your inserts. This my current method (blended with the check file). I organize by insert (RP, SS, PG, Extra i.e. General Mills, Publix, Other Store) and date the front of the insert with a sharpie. While they are not clipped, they are there for easy access.
*I recommend finding a place to store your coupons when your not clipping, organizing or preparing. I store mine in a box under a chair in my room. I love coupons and my hubby loves the savings but we can't stand the clutter that it can sometimes bring.
Prepare for your Trip

Winging it can cause families to overspend and forget items. What can you do before heading out to the store to make this easier.?

Budget - Determine your shopping budget. I recommend setting a "before coupon" budget so that in case you have items to pick up that you forgot to put on your grocery list you can snag them without overspending. Also, when you spend under what is budgeted you fell great! Put that "extra" grocery money into a savings account or put it towards a night out with the hubby or family.
Meal Plan - Scan the weekly sales ad for your preferred store and plan your meals off sale items. Doing this will allow you to maximize your savings and will help you make sure you don't forget any ingredients.

Make a List - The most harmful thing anyone can do is walk into a store without a list. Whether you prefer a good handwritten list or the more modern iPhone (I recommend the FREE Grocery IQ app), noting items needed ahead of time will make your shopping trip smoother and will help you make sure you don't have to make any last minute runs for that forgotten ingredient. It is not enough to make the list but make sure it is with you. I usually put my handwritten lists in the envelope or check file with my coupons to ensure I have it with me.

Accept Help - Use a coupon match up site. There are so many now! Most stores have a blog that will match coupons to the sale items that week. For example, www.iheartpublix.com or www.totallytarget.com. Using these sites elimates the need for clipping because they tell you what insert the coupon is in. For example, $1/1 Kraft Cheese Product in the SS from 11/6 (Exp. 1/6).

Scan your coupons/inserts - I recommend scanning your coupons or inserts for any items you may need. If you forget to scan you will probably forget a coupon that could have saved you some pretty pennies. While coupon match-ups are nice, they don't keep track of your inventory. You may have a coupon, from a tear pad, that was mailed to you or that a friend gave to you that they didn't know about. Also be sure to scan competitor or store websites for any last minute coupons that you would like to use.

Don't Forget the Coupons - It seems easy enough but often individuals forget their coupons. This is why I hybrid my organizing method with the check file. It is understandable that most do not want to carry around a binder or file box all day, so when I find coupons I know I will use on my next trip, they automatically go into my check file (or an envelope) and into my purse. That way I always have them with me.

*I recommend sticking to one store for the majority of your items. I don't have time to travel to 6 different stores each week to snag the best deals so sometimes I do buy an item that is not on sale and that I don't have a coupon for. Remember most sales cycle every 6-8 weeks. If it is an item that goes on sale more often then not, try to wait.

My Grocery Trip!

Thought I'd share what my long receipt included. All this for $145. Saved $165.

Scott Bathroom Tissue - 4 pk
Sparkle Papertowel - 2 ct
Goldfish - 3 pkgs
Ricola Cough Drops - 2 pkgs
Coffee Mate liquid creamer
Edge Shave Gel
Skintimate Shave Gel
Kraft Cheese Singles
Pompeion Olive Oil - 2 bottles
Eagle Sweetened Condensed Milk - 2 cans
Shrimp Sushi Roll
Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage
Hormel Black Label Bacon
Disney Toy Story Vitamins - 2 bottles
Lucky Charms cereal
Cocoa Puff cereal
Coffee Filters
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa - 2 boxes
Bob Evans Side Dishes - 4 containers
Publix Yougurt - 6 containers
Voskos Greek Yougurt - 2 containers
Minute Maid Rice - 2 boxes
1/2 gal Whole Milk
Nestlé Tollhouse Cookies - 2 pkgs
Kellogs Poptarts - 2 boxes
Stove Top Stuffing - 2 boxes
Dannon Daninos Yogurt - 2 pkgs
Smart Balance Popcorn
Del Monte Green Beans - 2 cans
French's Fried Onions
Naked Juice Smoothie - 2 bottles
Carrots
Apples
4C Bread Crumbs - 2 containers
Cracker Barrel Snack Sticks - 2 bags
Celestial Peppermint Tea
Tostitos Scoops Family Size - 2 bags
Keebler Granola Bars
Hungry Jack Syrup
Hungry Jack baking mix
Juicy Juice Juice Boxes - 2 pkgs
1/2 lb Boars Head Chicken lunch meat
Asparagus
Watermelon Chunks
Bananas
Cream of Mushroom Soup - 4 cans
Lysol Wipes - 2 containers
Floridas Natural Orange Juice
Progressive Broth - 2 containers
Betty Crocker Brownies - 2 boxes
Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Granola Bars - 2 boxes
Stouffers Lasagna - 2 family size
Tangerines
Mezetta Jalapeños
Mezetta Banana Peppers
Minute Maid Juice Boxes - 2 pkgs
Honey crisp potatoes
13 lb Turkey

Sunday Coupon Preview 11/13/11

Here is the sneak peak for tomorrow's Sunday Paper! You should have 3 inserts total-a RP, SS and GM. They look pretty good so be sure you snag your paper.

Red Plum Insert
Smart Source Insert
General Mills Insert

Remember, as a general rule of thumb you should pick up your paper before church. Usually by the afternoon they are gone, especially on Sundays where inserts are predicted to be awesome.

Not an early riser? Subscribe to a Sunday paper to ensure your savings are waiting on you when you decide to wake up.

Pensacola News Journal - You can subscribe for a month of PNJ, to be delivered on Wed and Sun each week, for less than $5 a month. The PNJ on Sunday is $1.50 on news stands so you will save $5 a month by having them delivered + the perk of having a Wednesday paper with the Publix circular and bonus Target coupons more often than not.

Mobile Press Register - New customers can subscribe to the MPR for $13 a month. This Sunday through Saturday delivery. At this time there is not just a Wednesday and Sunday option.

*Note - both the PNJ and MPR are printed and delivered by the same company. Just as an FYI.

Store Deals & Coupon Match-ups for Nov.6-12, 2011

Here is a round up of all the store deals and coupon match-up's for this week, 11/6-11/12. Huge shout out to all the coupon bloggers for putting these deals together for us! Check it out...

• Target 11/6-11/12 - Thanks Totally Target!
• Walgreens 11/6-11/12 - Thanks Coupon Divas!
• CVS 11/6-11/12 - Thanks FortheMommas!
• Rite Aid 11/6-11/12 - Thanks to Family Friendly Frugality!

3 Ways to snag Toy Story 3 Operation only $1

This week Toys R Us has the Toy Story 3 Operation Game for ONLY $1! We have this game and my son LOVES it. He got it for Christmas last year. (Tip: It takes AAA batteries).

You can snag this deal 3 different ways! Do it quick though because I know some stores are already cleared.

Option 1: Head to the store! They have this game for only $1 (reg. $10) and you pay no shipping. Not to mention they have a great sale going on for all Hasbro games. Wyb $35 in Hasbro products you get a $10 gift card and wyb $50 in products you get a $15 gift card.

Option 2: They have the $1 Toy Story 3 Operation Game ONLINE (even though the sale ad says only in stores). Shipping is $6.54 but if you have a Shoprunner account it is free 2 day shipping. You can try the Shoprunner account for 30 days free (this should get you through the holidays) by going here. You do have to enter credit card information but will not be charged if you cancel anytime before your 30 days is up.

Option 3: Head to your nearest Wal-Mart with the flyer and snag this deal for only $1. Now through December 25 , 2011 Wal-Mart is offering you a Christmas Ad Match Guarantee. This offer extends past their competitors for this time of year.

Target's Toy Coupon & Wish-List Book

Today's paper included the Toy Coupon & Wish-list Book for Target! Nate is going to be thrilled. He loves toy catalogs. I am thrilled because there are 48 coupons inside! The coupons all expire 11.23.11. Here is what is included:

• $5 off Figit Friends Interactive Toy
• $5 off Paper Jamz Pro Series
• $5 off Lego Building Set
• $5 off Barbie
• $5 off Fisher Price Rock Star Mickey
• $5 off Hasbro Bop It! XT Game
• $5 off Hasbro Flash Game
• $5 off Let's Rock! Elmo$5 off Disney Cars Storybook Collection or Princess Bedtime Stories
• $5 off FurReal Friends Cookie My Playful Pup
• $5 off Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
• $5 off Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsaber
• $5 off Transformers Ultimate Optimus Prime
• $5 off Toy Story Purchase of $25+
• $5 off Mega Bloks
• $5 off Kre-0 Transformers Optimus Prime & Cycle
• $5 off Thomas & Friends
• $5 off Transformers Rescue Bots Playskool Heros Fire Station Prime Playset
• $5 off various Disney Princess/Pixie items or Ultimate Dream Castle
• FREE Generation Doll Outfit wyb Our Generation Deluxe Doll Set
• $5 off Play Wonder Fashion Doll Purchase of $29.99+
• $5 of Lalaloopsy Purchase of $19.99+
• $5 off Dora the Explorer Item $19.99+
• FREE My Little Pony Canterlot DVD with My Little Pony Purchase of $19.99+
• $10 off Little Mommy My Very Real Baby Doll
• $5 off Crayloa Products
• $10 off Leapfrog
• $5 off Tonka Chuck & Friends Race Along Chuck
• $5 off Playschool Poppin Park
• $5 off 3-in-1 CAT Dump Truck Ride On
• $10 off Step2 New Traditions Kitchen
• $15 off Circo Play Kitchen
• $10 off Fisher Price Smart Cycle 3D
• $5 off Hasbro Games
• $5 off Lego Game
• $5 off wyb both UNO Roboto or Loopz Game & 24 pk of Duracell AA Batteries
• $5 Nintendo Wii Controller
• $10 off Playstation 3 DualShock Controller
• $10 off Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
• $5 off Duo Accessory item for iPad
• $20 off First Act Discovery Drum Set
• $10 off Schwinn Bike
• $10 off Licensed-Character Bike
• $5 off Folding or 3 Wheel Scooter
• 20% off Razor Scooter
• $10 off Wagon Step2 or Radioflyer
• $20 off Battery Powered Ride-on of $100+
• $10 off Disney Battery-Powered Quad Ride On

A-Z, Please send some to me...Letters I and J

Don't forget to check out the previous post for requests that all started with the Letter G and H.

Today's letters are I and J

Click on the company's name to access their "contact us" form to give them a compliment and request a coupon or two!

Ian's - Natural foods never tasted so good! Available at Publix,these guys know how to impress your tongue. Enjoy a wide variety of Ian's products...anything from Cinnamon Cookie Snacks to Breadcrumbs to Chicken Tenders, you won't be disappointed.

J&J Snack Foods - I love those frozen pretzels! I have been addicted since I was a kid and nothing tops these for an after school snack. Last time I requested coupons from J&J I received a stack with no expiration date. You may just end up with a freebie too!

Johnsonville - Whether you need a quick breakfast or fast dinner Johnsonville is a great place to start. Their reasonably priced sausage products often go on sale making these tasty items a cheap way to start or wrap up the perfect day.

I also wanted to leave you with a few "nuggets" of knowledge to ensure your getting off on the right foot!

• Usually coupons that are directly mailed by the manufacturer to you have a longer amount of time before they expire (like 3 or 6 months, sometimes even a year).
• Keep in mind you want to use any coupons you receive when the item goes on sale. This will maximize your savings when purchasing lunch products for the family.
• Not all of these manufacturer's will respond the way you want. Some may mail your a good handful of coupons, some one and some none. Some may point you to a Facebook page instead but it is always worth a shot.
• Be thankful! Manufacturer's do not have to offer coupons to consumers, they do to remain competitive. Anytime you receive a coupon from a manufacturer it shows a little insight into their character.

Sunday Coupon Preview

Hello Clippers! Good week to snag a paper. See the links below for your sneak peak.

Red Plum-http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/10-23-redplum-coupon-preview/
Includes some great coupons like Bar-S, Loreal and Vanity Fair.
*there may be a target coupon in this insert.

Smart Source-http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/1023-smart-source-preview/
Great coupons for Huggies, TruMoo and Arm n Hammer.

Your Sunday sneak peek

Going to be a great week for the Sunday paper. Check out the inserts that should be included in yours.

Smartsource - http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/10-16-smartsource-coupon-preview/
Red Plum - http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/10-16-redplum-coupon-preview/
Target - http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/target-insert-preview/

Remember, the PNJ should have the Target coupons but I hope to see the insert in both papers. Don't forget to check for all your inserts before you buy.

Weekend events you won't want to miss...

Looking for some fun this weekend? We got it all here for you. Check it out and be sure to enjoy this wonderful weather!


DeLuna Fest- Head over to Pensacola Beach, FL for this jam packed concert fest. While weekend tickets are $200 not all of us can afford the money (or time) at a weekend of music. Currently you can snag day passes for $75+tax and spend the day listening to your favorite bands. Music to come includes Jane's Addiction, Cut Copy and Mutemath. 


Model Train Exhibit- The model train exhibit in Foley, AL is open from 10 am until 2 pm today. My son loves going and checking out this immaculate piece of artwork. Didn't think a train could be artwork did you? It is beautiful and worth taking your kiddos or even train enthusiast hubby to see. 


Fallen Heroes Cruise In- A the Battleship Park in Mobile, AL the Gear Jammers Club of South Baldwin is sponsoring a cruise in in honor of those who have served in the military. Cost to park your car is $2 and ceremonies start at 11 am. Ceremonies include guest military speakers and fly over of vintage airplanes. 


Pensacola Paracon: A Paranormal, Horror and Sci Fi Convention- Ready to get your Halloween on? Then head over to the Pensacola Little Theater from noon until midnight either today or tomorrow. This convention will share the haunted histories of Pensacola. This event will have some spooky speakers, hands on investigations and a walking haunted tour. Tickets are $20 per person and a percentage of sales will go to benefit the American Cancer Society. 


Brantley Farms - In Daphne, AL you will find a hidden treasure. I recommend visiting Brantley Farms this weekend. They have a kiddie train, petting zoo and this time of year a corn maze and pumpkin patch too. Call for hours and information: (251) 626-5416. 

Cooking with Kraft

Cooking with Kraft release new coupons on Friday. Stop by to print yours. They have the ever so valued $1 off fresh Publix produce wyb 1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh meat. They also have .50/1 Oscar Mayer Snack Duos.

Sunday Coupon Preview for 10/9

Happy Saturday! Check out what coupons will be in your paper tomorrow. There should be a Red Plum and Smart Source included. I noticed that we are starting to see baking items included in inserts with the holiday's right around the corner. This week your paper should have coupons for Fishers. Hopefully these will go on sale so you can make the tasty, kid and guest friendly recipe below.

Gooey Walnut Brownies - Food and Wine magazine found this recipe and claims it is kid friendly. I know that with the holidays around the corner...it is going to be guest friendly too. Oh and the best part is it doesn't include many ingredients, making it budget friendly.

Rebates = Savings

Every couponer will tell you that couponing saves you money. However, you usually won't hear a couponer say that rebates save you money. While, rebates will not save you instant money, in turn giving you instant gratification, you will in the long run save money.

Rebates allow an individual to purchase a product and request reimburstment. The maufacturer of the product will usually provide you with a form to fill out return to them along with the proof of purchase (a receipt or piece of the label containing the barcode). There is usually a 4-8 week time frame in which the company processes your rebate and then mails you a check for the cost of the item.

Not many people want to spend the time to fill out the rebate form and then mail them in however these rebate checks are perfect to deposit directly into a savings account. $3 here and there may not seem like a lot but continue depositing these into a savings account and see your fund continue to grow.

Rebates are turning up left and right with the holidays right around the corner. I have included some links for common items purchased that have rebates available right now. I will keep you posted on more to come.

Progresso Rich and Hearty Soup
Lysol Cleaning Wipes
P&G Women's Products

A-Z, Please send some to me...Letters G and H

Don't forget to check out the previous post for requests that all started with the Letter F.

Today's letters is G and H...

Click on the company's name to access their "contact us" form to give them a compliment and request a coupon or two!

Garden of Eatin' - Need some healthy chips for your kiddo's lunch or a great, healthy, natural snack for those football parties and holiday gatherings with the family? Then you have found it in the Garden of Eatin' snacks. The colors are so fun for kids to pull out and dip. The dark bluish purple chips are perfect for the fall.

Glad - Everyone needs plastic snack bags! The great thing is these days they come in all sorts of sizes and are perfect for packing sandwiches, snacks or even freezing your leftover dinners. Send Glad a nice email and hopefully they will send you come coupons for these very expensive essentials.

Healthy Choice - These may not be what your kids want to eat for lunch but I know you will enjoy these frozen lunches. They are easy to pop in at work and our perfect when you are worn out on the turkey subs. Not to mention they are quick for those on the go...yes, I know you hit the snooze button as much as I do!

Hostess - Need an afternoon snack, maybe bread for your son or daughters favorite PB&J sandwich. Look no further. Contact Hostess and request some sweet coupons to be mailed to you. Maybe you will get lucky and receive a freebie. I love those.

I also wanted t leave you with a few "nuggets" of knowledge to ensure your getting off on the right foot!

• Usually coupons that are directly mailed by the manufacturer to you have a longer amount of time before they expire (like 3 or 6 months, sometimes even a year).
• Keep in mind you want to use any coupons you receive when the item goes on sale. This will maximize your savings when purchasing lunch products for the family.
• Not all of these manufacturer's will respond the way you want. Some may mail your a good handful of coupons, some one and some none. Some may point you to a Facebook page instead but it is always worth a shot.
• Be thankful! Manufacturer's do not have to offer coupons to consumers, they do to remain competitive. Anytime you receive a coupon from a manufacturer it shows a little insight into their character.

Good luck everyone! Stay tuned was we head on through the rest of this series. In a few weeks you all should be good as gold when packing lunches!

Free Bakewear WYB $25 of P&G Products at Publix

Proctor & Gamble (P&G) is offering you the opportunity to score a free Good Cook’s Hope Line pink bakewear set. When you buy $25 (before tax) in P&G products in a single transaction at Publix you are able to complete this original form to claim this gift. This set includes:

• 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set w/ Covers
• Hi Temp Spatula
• Oven Glove with Silicone Pad
• 3-Piece Liquid Measuring
• Cup Set
• Silicone Baking Sheet
• Tin Cookie Sheet

Qualifying purchases must be made now through October 31, 2011 and you must mail in the original form with the original receipt with a postmarked date of November 7, 2011. P&G products must be circled on the receipt and if your store does not specify product names you must be able to provide the last 5 digits of the UPC code.

Your form and receipt can be mailed to:

Cooking Up Early Detection

PO BOX 49309
Department C
Strongsville, OH 44149

You can check on the status of your rebate by calling Customer Service at 888-826-2964 or by going online to www.therebatecenter.com/pg.

Don’t forget, P&G had a coupon insert in the October 2, 2011 Sunday paper that was filled with great coupons off your favorite products. The best one, $8/2 Cover Girl products! However, P&G makes several popular products like Crest, Scope, Cover Girl, Revlon, Pampers and the list goes on and on. I know you can do this!

Enjoy the Weather

This weekend there are a few family fun events going on. I recommend heading out to enjoy this beautiful weather!

1. Elberta Sausage Festival & Music Festival

Everyone loves the Elberta Sausage Festival and with so much community going on it will be a blast for families. There is also a music festival being held at Elberta Faith Fellowship. I recommend stopping by around 5:00 pm to hear Burning Cypress play! They will have tons of fun originals I know you will enjoy. Again, attendance is free and there will be other bands as well, starting at 4:00 pm.

2. Community Yard Sale

This event is being hosted by the 31st Signal Family Readiness Group and will help support the Family National Guard Armory. Be sure to stop by between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm to grab your treasures. It is located at:

Foley National Guard Armory 315 E Jessamine Ave Foley, Alabama

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Football Food Fav!

Had to share this football food fave with you! I hope that ya'll enjoy this as much as I do. Snagged this recipe from one of my moms friends. I plan to make it today!

Jalapeno Chicken Scoops

Ingredients
1 large can shredded chicken
1 14 oz can of sliced Jalapeno peppers
1 small onion chopped
1 8 oz container softened cream cheese
Tony's Seasoning Salt
1 bag Tostitos Scoops

Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is pre-heating, mix chicken, onion and cream cheese in a bowl. When mixed well start adding Tony's Seasoning Salt by the tablespoon until you get the desired flavor. I typically shake it in until I think it adds enough color but this might be too strong for you :) Take the mixture and start adding it by the tablespoon to each individual scoop chip. Place each stuffed scoop on a baking sheet. When the baking sheet is full, add a Jalapeno to each one. Then pop these in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until they are bubbly. Let stand for a minute and serve. These are AMAZING and easy to pop back in the oven and reheat without ruining them.

A-Z, Please send some to me...Letter F!

Don't forget to check out yesterday's requests that all started with the Letter E!

Today's letter is F...

Click on the company's name to access their "contact us" form to give them a compliment and request a coupon or two!

Farm Rich - This company happens to make Nate's favorite food...mozzarella sticks! He would have a straight diet of these fried appetizers if we would let him. While I don't suggest packing these as a lunch, these are handy to keep in the house for after school snacks!

Fisher Boy - I would have never contacted this company if it wasn't for Couponing to Disney., she puts up a great 5 A Day (5 vendors a day to email). These are only available at our local Winn-Dixie's and Wal-Mart's but these are pretty good. These fish sticks are great for Nate to eat at lunch. I pack him a little to-go corn cup and we are all set.

Florida's Natural - Um, yes this is a breakfast coupon really. Who doesn't love orange juice? Remember, we discussed breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and setting your little one down (maybe yourself too) with a glass of this tasty OJ will give them tons of health benefits. Even better, serve it with a straw to avoid the acid eating away enamel on their little teeth.

Bonus: Frito Lay - a year ago this company racked me up on multi-use coupons for $1/1 item. I am hoping they will do this again. Not only are their chips great for lunch sandwiches companionship but also as an afternoon snack or for FOOTBALL PARTIES :) Stay tuned because I have the tastiest recipe for you to make tomorrow and yes, it will include Tostitos scoops.

I also wanted t leave you with a few "nuggets" of knowledge to ensure your getting off on the right foot!

• Usually coupons that are directly mailed by the manufacturer to you have a longer amount of time before they expire (like 3 or 6 months, sometimes even a year).
• Keep in mind you want to use any coupons you receive when the item goes on sale. This will maximize your savings when purchasing lunch products for the family.
• Not all of these manufacturer's will respond the way you want. Some may mail your a good handful of coupons, some one and some none. Some may point you to a Facebook page instead but it is always worth a shot.
• Be thankful! Manufacturer's do not have to offer coupons to consumers, they do to remain competitive. Anytime you receive a coupon from a manufacturer it shows a little insight into their character. 

Good luck everyone! Stay tuned was we head on through the rest of this series. In a few weeks you all should be good as gold when packing lunches!

Purina Pet Product Giveaway, Everyday thru 9/28

Free and high-value coupons seem to be HOT right now! Purina is giving away free pet coupons through 9/28, everyday at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM for those in the beautiful sunny states of AL and FL). These will go really quick so be sure to stop by and snag yours before they are gone.

Purina Dog Product Coupons

Purina Cat Product Coupons

You can also enter their Sweepstakes for some awesome products!

Weekend Round-up...

If you have plans to head to the grocery store this weekend be sure you don't go out empty handed. Save at least $5 this week on your grocery bill by printing one of these coupons!

Family Dollar - $5/$25 purchase valid 9/23 through 9/25

Dollar General - $5/$25 purchase valid Saturday, 9/24 only

Both Dollar General and Family Dollar are considered competitors by the Publix locations in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

If you are in the Daphne area and would like to save you can use this $5 off your next purchase coupon from Save A Lot. Just head over and like them on Facebook to print your coupon!

Sunday Coupon Preview

Good Morning!

Here is what you should expect in your Sunday Morning paper....so far. If there are any updates I will be sure to keep you posted.

Smart Source 9/25/11

Red Plum 9/25/11

CVS 9/25/11 *BONUS! This CVS insert has several *HOT* MQ's!! Enjoy!

A-Z, Please send some to me...Letter E!

Don't forget to check out yesterday's requests that all started with the Letter D!

Today's letter is E...

Click on the company's name to access their "contact us" form to give them a compliment and request a coupon or two!

 

Earths Best - These products are good and good for you. Earths Best has several different types of products available for your munchkins, to include milk, cereal and even pizza bites! The possibilities are limitless and you won' feel guilty letting them snack on these! Send Earths Best a nice email and see what you get in return.

 

Egglands Best - Eggs are a great way for you and the kiddos to start your morning! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is important to support your kids. Even if you don't eat breakfast, be sure to feed them because this meal will keep the focused and motivated all day long. Do you need a quick breakfast for the family on the go? Crack an egg or two in a coffee mug, add a splash of milk, salt and pepper and microwave on high for about 45 seconds. Remove egg, stir, top with some shredded cheese and pop back in the microwave for another 30 seconds. Viola! You have breakfast! Hope to get some good coupons to use, Publix always has these BOGO or 2/$4.

 

Eggo - Contacting Kelloggs for coupons may be a hit or miss BUT these waffles are to good and it is worth a try. These are perfect with butter and syrup but to switch it up top them with peanut butter and honey and serve with a banana. These make the perfect morning snack when they are cut into squares and tossed with fresh sliced strawberries and blueberries.

 

I also wanted t leave you with a few "nuggets" of knowledge to ensure your getting off on the right foot!

• Usually coupons that are directly mailed by the manufacturer to you have a longer amount of time before they expire (like 3 or 6 months, sometimes even a year).
• Keep in mind you want to use any coupons you receive when the item goes on sale. This will maximize your savings when purchasing lunch products for the family.
• Not all of these manufacturer's will respond the way you want. Some may mail your a good handful of coupons, some one and some none. Some may point you to a Facebook page instead but it is always worth a shot.
• Be thankful! Manufacturer's do not have to offer coupons to consumers, they do to remain competitive. Anytime you receive a coupon from a manufacturer it shows a little insight into their character.

Good luck everyone! Stay tuned was we head on through the rest of this series. In a few weeks you all should be good as gold when packing lunches!

One Stop, One Store Coupon Booklet (Publix)

I was at Publix this morning and noticed a new store coupon booklet on the turntable display. You can find it for sure at the Orange Beach location and has TONS of great coupons inside. Check it out.

• .75/1 Clorox Wipes - 35 ct or larger
• .75/1 Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner w/ Bleach - 24 oz
• $2 off Sparkle Paper Towels wyb 1 Angel Bath Tissue - 9 ct or larger
• $1/2 Glad Storage Containers or Wraps
• $1/2 Vanity Fair dinner plates, dessert plates, bowls or hot cups
• Free Brawny Paper Towels (1 big roll) wyb 2 Dixie plates, bowls or family pack cups
• $1/2 All Laundry Detergent - 32 or 50 oz products
• $1/2 Snuggle Products
• $2/1 Surf Products
• $3 wyb 1 All Liquid Detergent - 100 oz or larger and 1 Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster - 33 oz or larger
• $1/2 Windex Products
• $1/2 Pledge Products
• $1/2 Shout Products
• $1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Kit
• $1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bath products
• $1/2 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Products
• $5/2 Mucinex Products
• $3/1 Lysol No Touch Soap System Starter Kit
• $2/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Starter Kit
• $5/2 Air Wick Scented Candles
• $1/1 Lysol No Mess Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• .75/1 Glad Trash Bag
• .75/1 Fresh Step or Scoop Away Cat Litter
• $1/1 Hartz Nodor Litter Spray
• $/1 Hartz Ultra Guard Plus Flea and Tick Drops
• $1/1 Hartz Ultra Guard Plus Flea and Tick Collar or Shampoo for Dogs
• $1/10 cans Purina Fancy Feast
• $1/1 Purina Fancy Feast Cat Food - 3 lb bag or larger
• $1/3 pkgs Purina Fancy Feast Appetizers for cats
• $1/1 bag Purina Beneful dog food
• $1/2 tubs Purina Beneful Prepared Meals for dogs
• $1/1 Purina Beneful Snackin Slices - 11 oz
• .75/1 Aquafresh Premium or Aquafresh iso-active toothpaste
• $1/1 Sensodyne or Sensodyne iso-active toothpaste
• $1/1 Polident or Super Poligrip Free
• $1.25/1 Tums Product
• $1.50/1 Breathe Right product - 26 ct or higher
• $3/1 Abreva product
• $2/1 Dropps Laundry Detergent
• $1/1 Sprayway glass cleaner - 19 oz
• $1/2 Palmolive dish soap - 25 oz or larger