IT'S COOKIE TIME!!

So, among my many titles, "mother of a girl scout" is one I am really proud of.  My daughter, Jillian's, troop is taking pre-orders for Girl Scout cookies, and I thought I would just put it out there if any of you are interested in purchasing any.  Sorry, no coupons or discounts... Maybe I will include a few boxes in a give-away, but we'll see.  They are running a special this year, and if you order 6 boxes or more, you can be entered into a drawing to win a year supply of cookies!!!  THAT is a deal in my book!!

Check out the Cookie website for information about the cookies

Then, go to this LINK to place your order with us online!  SUPER easy!!! 
Pre-orders are due FEB 2nd!! So HURRY to make sure you get the cookies you want!!

We will be collecting payments from now until February 20th when the cookies will be delivered.

HAPPY SNACKING!!!

Quaker Deal

Here is one from one of my readers!!!  I LOVE getting great success stories like this one!  Way to go Heather!  You are now an official Grocery Geek!!

Retail value $235.16
Coupon savings and preferred card savings- $152.59
Grand total- $82.57

That is a 65% savings!

Heather, I hope you saved that receipt!!

Surprise Catalina Deal

Thanks to Heather, one of my readers, I was able to take advantage of the awesome Catalina deal at Albertson's this week!  If you have checkout out the Albertson's list for this week, you will notice that Betty Crocker fruit snacks are part of a General Mills promotion.  If you buy 4 boxes, you will receive $3 off instantly at checkout.  Then use your coupons found in SEVERAL locations: GeneralMills-1/3, GroupA printables, GroupB printables, BettyCrocker.com, and General Mills printables.

(Don't forget to print all the printables twice from your computer)

Here's the BEST part!  If you buy 5 boxes of snacks in a single transaction, you will ALSO receive a catalina for $3.50 off your next shopping trip!!!  So, let's say I bought 15 boxes of fruit snacks in 3 different transactions, used a bunch of coupons, and got all my catalinas, here's how the price breaks down:

15 Boxes of Fruit Snacks = $30

General Mills Promos earned instantly = $9

Coupons = $5.70

3 GM Catalinas earned = $10.50

Total = $4.80!! or .32 per box!!!!

Another note, these transactions will "roll" where you can use one catalina on your follow-up transaction, and still earn another catalina = "rolling".  (*sing along: rolling, ba ba, rolling, ba ba, rolling down the river*)

$5 Nursing Set from Uddercovers

This may be a little out of the realm of groceries, but as an expecting mamma, I can't pass up a great deal like this and want to pass it along to you too!!  If you are not expecting, you may know someone who is, and wouldn't this make the cutest (and cheapest) gift!!!

Happy New Year from Uddercovers!  Here is a code for 90% off on our 3 piece gift sets which include the Udder Cover™ nursing cover of your choice, a matching Milk Bands™ breastfeeding bracelet and 2 pairs of 5 ply washable 100% cotton breast pads!   This 3 piece gift set sells for regular price $46, now for only $5 + S&H.

Go to www.uddercovers.com , click on "Shop Now", scroll down to the gift sets, select the one you would like and you will automatically be repositioned to the center of the page where you can enter in the promo code! Type in "THANKS" and it will bring your product total to $5! We are not sure how long this promotion can last. You can use the code more than once - you just have to open a new browser/window to do so.

This promotion gives you 1 giftset for $5 + S&H! This promotion code is valid once per transaction, so you can order as many times as you would like!

Happy Nursing!!

Update Your Files

With the new year comes a great time to "clean house" so to speak.  Let's call it New Year's Cleaning instead of Spring Cleaning shall we?

Here is a current list of the inserts you should have in your file boxes or binders.  If you have an insert that is not listed then all the coupons in it have expired and it's time to chuck it!  Happy Filing!!

SmartSource 9/27

SmartSource 10/4

SmartSource 10/11

SmartSource 10/18

SmartSource 10/25

SmartSource 11/1

SmartSource 11/8

SmartSource 11/15

General Mills 11/15

SmartSource 11/22

SmartSource 12/6

SmartSource 12/13

General Mills 12/13

SmartSource (DirectTV) 1/3

SmartSource(Sears) 1/3

General Mills 1/3

RedPlum 9/20

RedPlum 10/4

RedPlum 10/11

RedPlum 10/18

RedPlum 10/25

RedPlum 11/1

RedPlum 11/8

RedPlum 11/15

RedPlum 12/6

RedPlum 12/13

RedPlum (JCPenny) 1/3

RedPlum (L'Oreal) 1/3

Proctor & Gamble 12/27

Expiring Coupons

Here is a quick list of coupons that will expire by next weeks ads, so if you see something you haven't used yet, you may want to look at a few stores and see who has the best deal on these items and use 'em up!!  I just hate throwing away coupons I know I should have used! 

All 2x Ultra or Small & Mighty Laundry Detergent, any $2/1 (1/10/10) RP-12/6

Benefiber Orange Product, any $1/1 (1/9/10) SS-12/6

Benefiber, any $1/1 (1/9/10) SS-12/6

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, any 17.5oz or larger .40/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Betty Crocker Frosting, any .50/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Betty Crocker Potatoes, any box or pouch (excludes Potatoes Buds) .35/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Bisquick or Bisquick Heart Smart Baking Mix, any 40oz or larger .60/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, any 4.5oz or larger .50/2 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Cuties Clementines, any 3lb bag .55/1 (1/6/10) SS-12/6

Cuties Clementines, any 5lb box $1/1 (1/6/10) SS-12/6

Don Francisco's Coffee, any 10oz or 12oz bag $1/1 (1/15/10) SS-12/6

Don Francisco's Coffee, any can .75/1 (1/15/10) SS-12/6

Finish Dishwasher Cleaner .40/1 (1/10/10) SS-11/15

Finish Jet Dry or Rinse Agent Turbo Dry .40/1 (1/10/10) SS-11/15

Glass Plus, any .35/1 (1/8/10) SS-11/15

Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables, any .40/1 (19 oz - 24oz) (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Green Giant Just for One vegetables, any .50/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Green Giant Specialty Corn, any can .40/2 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables, any .40/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Hormel refrigerated entrée, any $1/1 (1/10/10) SS-10/11

KY Intense, Yours+Mine or Intrigue, any (excludes trial) $5/1 (1/10/10) SS-12/6

L'Oreal EverPure Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment, any $2/1 (1/10/10) RP-10/18

L'Oreal Excellence Cream or Excellence to-Go, any $2/1 (1/10/10) RP-10/18

L'Oreal Skincare Product, any $1/1 (1/10/10) RP-10/18

L'Oreal Skincare Products, any $3/2 (1/10/10) RP-10/18

L'Oreal True Match Product or L'Oreal Makeup, powder, blush or concealer, any $2/1 (1/10/10) RP-10/18

Mamma Bella Frozen Product, any .50/1 (1/11/10) SS-10/11

Pedigree Jumbone Treats For Dogs, any $1/1 (1/10/10) RP-11/15

Pedigree Marrobone Treats for Dogs, any $1/1 (1/10/10) RP-11/15

PLAYSKOOL - Busy Ball Popper $5/1 (1/15/10) SS-12/6

PLAYSKOOL - Hatchlings $5 Off (1/15/10) SS-10/18

PLAYSKOOL - Musical Sit 'N Spin $10 off (1/15/10) SS-10/18

PLAYSKOOL - Step Walk 'N Start $5/1 (1/15/10) SS-12/6

Progresso Broth, any .50/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Progresso High Fiber Soup, any .25/1 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Progresso Soups, any .50/2 (1/9/10) GeneralMills-11/15

Purina Alpo Chop House, any 13.2oz Buy One Get One FREE (1/5/10) SS-11/22

Purina Alpo Chop House, any 13.2oz or smaller Buy One Get One FREE (1/5/10) SS-11/22

Purina Tiny T Bonz, Beggins Little or Busy Bone Mini, any $1/1 (1/10/10) SS-10/11

RESTAURANT - DUNKIN DOUNUTS Latte small hot or iced $0.99 (1/15/10) RP-12/13

RESTAURANT - RED LOBSTER $3 off any Two Lunch Entrees (1/14/10) SS-12/13

RESTAURNAT - RED LOBSTER $4 off any Two Dinner Entrees (1/14/10) SS-12/13

Simalac SimplePacs Buy 2 Get 1 Ready Right Now 8oz 6-pack or 16ct Stick Pack FREE (1/15/10) SS-12/13

Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheet, any $2/1 (1/10/10) RP-12/6

Sterling Vineyard Wine, any 750mL bottle $3/2 (1/15/10) SS-12/13

TARGET COUPON - Duracell Batteries 24 ct AA $2/1 (1/15/10) RP-11/15

TARGET COUPON - Duracell Batteries 8 count or larger $1.50/1 (1/15/10) RP-11/15

Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken, any 1/1 (1/11/10) SS-10/11

Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken, any box .55/1 (1/11/10) SS-10/11

Wisk 2X ot 3X Concentrated Laundry Detergent 32oz or larger $1/1 (1/10/10) RP-11/15

Ziploc Brand Containers, any $1.50/2 (1/9/10) SS-11/15

Ziploc Brand Freezer Bags, any $1/2 (1/9/10) SS-11/15

Multiple Inserts!

Did you get all 3 inserts on Sunday? 
Another reason to love the new year... after a few weeks of coupon-less papers, they sure make up for our missing inserts by sending a whole bunch!!  For those of you who started this week - Welcome in a BIG way!  I love to peek at my coupons and add up how much cash I will be saving by using the coupons my family needs and this week is a doozie!!  (Remember, your numbers may be more or less depending on what types of products your family uses)

SmartSource (Sears) holds $20.60 in coupons I would use - times my 5 papers that $103 in savings!

SmartSource (DirectTV) I would use $14.85 from this one - times my 5 papers = $74.25

GeneralMills (well I just love these) I can save $12 for each of those too! That's $60 for all 5.

GRAND TOTAL of potential savings this week: $237.25!  

Considering I only paid $123.50 for 6 months worth of papers I would say it's worth it to have my multiples wouldn't you?!!!  For you number crunchers our there, that's about $4.75/week to have the papers delivered to my doorstep!   

I can take subscription orders over the phone whenever you are ready to get started.  Call me if you want to jump on the coupon wagon (882-0172)!
 Now I can't wait to get to the store - yipee!!

p.s. watch out for a GM promo at Albertsons this week. Add the promo with your coupons and watch out! Oh, and Smith's is having a case lot sale!  Should be a great week for some big time savings!

Happy New Year!!

I love a new year!!!  

It means a fresh start and a chance to look back over the past year and figure out how I am going to make this year a whole lot better! 

One of my resolutions is to get back in the swing of my weekly grocery shopping. 

I feel like I completely lost my groove over the holidays.  Although, it was nice that I had such a nice storage of supplies that I could turn to instead of making several trips to the store.  But now my pantry and laundry room are looking pretty sad. 

You wanna jump on my shopping mania again!?  I want to fill my "Grocery Gallery" with all kinds of pictures and scenarios of my savings this year, and I would LOVE to add any photos you may have as well.  Let's celebrate our savings!!  So, if you are uber excited about a shopping trip... take a quick snapshot and/or send me and email of your savings breakdown and I will add it to my Grocery Gallery for all of us to oooh and aahhhh over! I can't wait to see what you all come up with this new year!!

Another resolution I have is to teach a TON of classes this year!  

After a particularly awful 2009, I am dying to spread the news on how to SAVE MONEY to any and all of us who need to get our budgets back on track without skimping on the groceries!   If you know of a few friends who may need to learn how to save a few bucks, call me and we can set up a class!  Who doesn't want to learn how to save money right?! 

I can't wait to hear from all of you this 2010.  May the year bring you much happiness and lots of extra cash in your pocket!!! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!