Saturday, November 30, 2013

Impressed with Ibotta and My Confession This Week

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Okay, I have a confession. I'm planning to ditch my plans to shop this week for my weekly shopping trip. We just have SO much food left, I don't think I can handle shopping for more (or shopping anymore PERIOD). I already stopped at our local farmer's market for my fresh produce and think I will just quit while I'm ahead. However, I will definitely be snagging the Hefty garbage bag deal this week. It's too good to pass up. Here's the deal:

(1) Hefty Trash Bags, $5.50 sale price - used (1) $1.50/1 Target printable and $1/1 Hefty manufacturer printable = $3.00 

I plan on getting at least two…running out of trash bags is like running out of tp. Never a good situation. And we definitely ran out this week (of all days, THANKSGIVING!) so I don't want to make that mistake again.

I have also been really impressed with the Ibotta app. If you haven't checked it out lately, they've added a few new features. I like the movie theater offers and the home improvement offers the best. I just redeemed my first offer today from the Home Depot section for the Christmas lights. If you are getting a fake tree, they currently have a $5 cash back offer as well. Not bad. We always get one of the fresh cut ones (of course, I'm from Maine…can't have a fake tree in our house after growing up cutting down our own!), but I noticed the offer while I was checking things off my list.

If you haven't had a chance to scope out what will be in tomorrow's paper for coupons, you can check out the Sunday Coupon Preview to get a sneak peak. 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!


Friday, November 29, 2013

A Fun, Family Christmas in Florida: Snow or No Snow

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So, I'm pretty excited. December is upon us and so begins the countdown to Christmas. I'm sure I'm not the only one who glanced at the calendar and felt like we were sent on a sling shot out of November and into Christmas time. We can thank a later Thanksgiving for that sudden realization. I hate it when I try to plan ahead on fun family projects and then find myself scrambling to get things together last minute. Where did November go?

My goal is to make it feeeeeel like Christmas around these parts. Florida certainly isn't the most picturesque place that comes to mind when you think of Christmas. I typically recall Home Alone 2 when Kevin is lost in New York and his family is in Florida. Remember that part? It's pouring rain and his family is having a lousy time in their hotel. Meanwhile, Kevin has hunted down the most beautiful Christmas tree and it's snowing ever so perfectly.

My Christmas
Well, I must admit, I still wish for snow every year. But I'm not going to let the weather dictate my happy Christmas. Or especially with my kiddos. Christmas is going to be perfect because we are together and making new traditions and memories.

Christmas is definitely way more fun with kids. They get you into the magic of it all again.
The kids and I typically watch PBS cartoons in the morning during breakfast and, lately, have been seeing "commercials" for the Cat in the Hat Christmas episode since Halloween. Well, I'm not sure who was more excited that it was on the day before Thanksgiving, me…or the kids. I just remember getting the kids into the show by pointing out the animated Christmas tree and talking about the snow and decorations. I may have jumped up and down. I don't think it had so much to do with the Cat and the Hat as it did with Christmas arriving again. This year is going to be awesome. Snow or no snow.


Freebie Fridays: What's FREE With Coupons Currently

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If you are anything like me, I have just about had it with shopping at this point. Between Thanksgiving shopping at the grocery store and Black Friday madness, I will be completing my "Publix Weekly Shopping Trip" on Saturday. That'll give me an extra day to scope out the deals and try them out, and then of course giving you the breakdown. So make sure you check in with me tomorrow for all the details on how it went and how you can get the same deals. 

For those of you who are collecting match ups and deals for your list sooner rather than later, I haven't left out this weeks "Freebie Fridays"! Happy shopping!


Here are the latest freebies you can find using coupons! 



Remember to check back throughout the week! I keep updating this list until the next Friday Freebies rolls out!

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If you find one that I missed, comment below and I will update the list according. Happy Friday!

And if you are interested in additional freebies and samples, see my "Freebies and Samples" page to see what's available!

Keep in mind these freebies do not involve "doubled" coupons and also reflect a true buy one, get one sale (when included). Check your local area prices to be sure you can match these deals, as some may be regional. Also check expirations dates on coupons, since many freebie deals have a short window before they expire.



Tuesday, November 26, 2013

What's on Your Thanksgiving List? Not Too Late To Save: Latest Printable Coupons

If you will be stopping by the store today or tomorrow to pick up those last minute pies or ingredients before most stores are close (gasp!) for Thanksgiving, then I would recommend scanning the available coupons to print to see if anything matches what's on your list.

Here are the latest ones:

$1.00 off one Quilted Northern 12 Double Roll $1.00 off two (2) Carmex lip balms$1.50 off Any Two (2) Purex Laundry Detergents $1.50 off on any ONE (1) GEVALIA Coffee product
New Coupons
But once you click on any of these it'll take you to the printable site I get many of my coupons from. You can sort by food or baby - or just check out the whole darn list and clip ones you can use (I always scan the whole list in case I missed any really good ones that may have popped up!).

I wish everyone safe travels over the next few days. Enjoy and relax this Thanksgiving - God bless!


Friday, November 22, 2013

Freebie Fridays: What's FREE With Coupons Currently

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Here are the latest freebies you can find using coupons! 



Remember to check back throughout the week! I keep updating this list until the next Friday Freebies rolls out!

New here? 'Like' our page on Facebook! Thanks for your support!

If you find one that I missed, comment below and I will update the list according. Happy Friday!

Keep in mind these freebies do not involve "doubled" coupons and also reflect a true buy one, get one sale (when included). Check your local area prices to be sure you can match these deals, as some may be regional. Also check expirations dates on coupons, since many freebie deals have a short window before they expire.





Thursday, November 21, 2013

11/21 Publix Shopping Trip: $97 Worth in Groceries for $8!! With Shopper Link Ups!

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Welcome (and welcome back!) to my weekly Publix shopping trip blog post! This post is where I put together some of the best weekly sales and match them with the best coupons and keep my OOP under $10 when possible. I have linked up the printable coupons in my list so you can recreate the same deals for you and your family!




Well it's starting to feel more like Thanksgiving is in our future with the new ad this week at Publix. I must admit, I was pretty excited about this week. So many BOGOs and a great week to use the Target $10/$50 coupon that came in the Target ad from this past Sunday's paper. Lots of savings this week - and lets face it- I'd rather spend less at the grocery store and save more for the upcoming expensive month of December. 






I've got a little boy who's love for Thomas the Train has now turned obsessive and has a few wooden trains on his list for santa. I don't know if you've ever seen the price on those trains but they are NOT cheap! We were blessed to get the wooden train set by another fire fighter who worked with my husband. His boys had recently outgrew Thomas right before Christmas last year. We were able to set up the entire train set in the playroom the night before Christmas (took HOURS with both my husband and I working on it, and a few adult beverages) and when he woke up Christmas morning, Santa had brought him exactly what he asked for. His excitement - I will remember forever. So, needless to say, Santa can't let this little boy down this year. Cutting grocery costs are a good place to start to allocate those dollars to gifts instead of, say, shredded cheese!

Some of you have asked me how I manage these shopping trips with two littles. I wrote a fun post on Tricks for Smooth Shopping with Toddlers for your reading pleasure. I hope you enjoy it!

What deals are you excited about this week? If you're reading this to plan your trip, come back and share how you did! You can link up your shopping trip below or leave it in a comment! 


New Coupons to Print!

More high value coupons and great ones to pair with Publix and Target coupons to save even more!


Here's the latest:



$3.00 off any ONE (1) Axe Gift Pack $1.10 off TWO Holiday Bags of HERSHEY'S Chocolate$1.00 off any TWO Ziploc Brand Bags $0.55 off any one (1) SKIPPY peanut butter product
Newest Coupons

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Weekend Before Thanksgiving: Sunday Coupon Preview!


Check out what you have to look forward to with coupons in this coming Sunday's paper! It's the Sunday before Thanksgiving, so I hope this helps you with your grocery planning!

To see the Sunday Coupon Preview visit the website here.

Great Deal on Parents Magazine!



I received Parents Magazine as a baby shower gift when I was pregnant with my first baby. I must say, it was one of my favorites. They have a great deal going right now, 2 years for 7.99! So $4 bucks a year is one inexpensive gift, but one with a lot of value! With the holidays around the corner, this makes a great gift for any great mom or dad you know (or just for yourself)!

To read more on this offer visit the website here.


Tricks for a Smooth Grocery Shopping Trip With Toddlers


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Sometimes we just don't have a choice. For many of us, that's most of the time. We have to take our little precious ones with us to the grocery store. Some days will be better than others, and lets face it, sometimes you need to know when to throw in the towel and just go back at night when the kids are in bed and daddy can be home to watch them while you shop. If you're new at this, or just want a few extra tricks up your sleeve to keep the kids happy, then this post is for you.


My little helpers

First things first. It's always best that your kids are rested, have been to the potty (or changed), and aren't starving. You check those three things off your list and you are already off to a great start. Their really is nothing more difficult than an exhausted, hungry child. Seriously, NOTHING will make them happy. So give yourself (and those kiddos), the best chance possible. These tips are in no particular order. So enjoy them, have a laugh, and remember that if your child freaks out, we've all been there!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Print Them - Tuesdays: The Latest Printables

I typically make a list of all the coupons I've printed for the upcoming week, but I have such a long list with Thanksgiving around the bend that I need a lot more time. I will post those once I get them all printed and organized, but I do have some great ones for you to check out below for today!

Saving you the time hunting for the newest coupons, here they are in an organized list! Some our high value, remember those tend to run out of prints the quickest - get them while you can!


$1.00 off two MARS Holiday Bag, 7.94 oz - 19.2 oz$2.00 off any one (1) Revlon Lip Product$3.00 off any (2) TWO Tone Body Wash$1.10 off TWO Holiday Bags of HERSHEY'S Chocolate
Newest Coupons

Here are other printable coupons available to print!


Food
Personal Care
In the Home

Monday, November 18, 2013

Creamy Dreamy Green Smoothie

I love my green drinks. I have never been one to stuff my face with a bunch of veggies throughout the day, so this is my way to keep up with all my body's essential nutritional needs. Green smoothies are definitely filling and delicious. I also like to use a juicer from time to time, but most days I will use my Vitamix and throw all my greens in the blender. When you blend instead of juice, you are keeping all of the fiber in the drink, which we know is good for your body. Green smoothies are a favorite for my toddlers as well. Their is something so satisfying seeing my kiddos drink one of these and asking for more, knowing what's in them.

Here's an easy go-to green smoothie recipe (I have many, this is the first I'm posting). This would be a great one to freeze in pop cycle molds as well, for your really picky eaters.



The Creamy, Dreamy Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

Friday, November 15, 2013

Give Me Chocolate Coupons

Anyone else get excited about chocolate coupons? Lindt chocolate was on sale last time I checked, but even if it's not where you are, these are great to print out and save a little while getting your chocolate fix. There are a few nice new coupons out for print, too!


$1.10 off TWO Holiday Bags of HERSHEY'S Chocolate $1.50 off Lindt EXCELLENCE dark chocolate diamonds$0.55 off any one (1) SKIPPY peanut butter product $0.75 off any ONE packages of RICE THINS Crackers
New Coupons

Freebie Fridays: What's FREE With Coupons Currently

Here are the latest freebies you can find using coupons! A few of them are money makers that you can use to shave off your overall costs. This is a much better looking list in comparison to last weeks!




Remember to check back throughout the week! I keep updating this list until the next Friday Freebies rolls out!

New here? 'Like' our page on Facebook! Thanks for your support!

If you find one that I missed, comment below and I will update the list according. Happy Friday!

Keep in mind these freebies do not involve "doubled" coupons and also reflect a true buy one, get one sale (when included). Check your local area prices to be sure you can match these deals, as some may be regional. Also check expirations dates on coupons, since many freebie deals have a short window before they expire.





Thursday, November 14, 2013

Sunday Coupon Preview 11/17: Getting Ready for Thanksgiving



If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check out what's coming out for coupons in this Sunday's paper! I'm sure with Thanksgiving coming around the corner we should see some great savings!

I scanned it real briefly and saw some high value coupons that will pair perfectly with the current Publix ad. Makes me want to wait until I get my Sunday paper to do more grocery shopping -instead of tomorrow!

See the Sunday Coupon preview HERE.

Publix Weekly Shopping Trip 11/14: $83 Worth in Groceries for $15!

Welcome (and welcome back!) to my weekly Publix shopping trip blog post! This post is where I put together some of the best weekly sales and match them with the best coupons and keep my OOP under $10 when possible. I have linked up the printable coupons in my list so you can recreate the same deals for you and your family!


$15 OOP

I was hoping to start stocking up on some Thanksgiving goodies, but this week I just grabbed a few of the best deals that we could use. I'm crossing my fingers for next week, since I'm sure we will all be in luck with finding sales for what we need to bring for our Thanksgiving gatherings. I also started combing through my pantry and pulling cans, jars, and boxed items that I will be donating for the holidays. In the past it had been a stretch to be able to put together a few extras for donations, but this year with a little more intense couponing and some planning ahead, I have put together a nice little donation that I am proud of. 

I'm definitely getting more into the holiday spirit with Turkey Day and Christmas fast approaching. I'm planning my gift lists and stocking stuffers and will be coming out with a fun stocking stuffer resource list of items that won't break the bank, but are still tons of fun. So check back soon for that posting. If you haven't already seen my article about "Having a Merry Christmas (and Not Going Broke)" - definitely check it out. It's a great reminder on how to enjoy the holidays without going overboard…which we all know is WAY too easy to do. 

So how did you do this week? What great deals did you find? I'd love for you to share your favorite deals, so please let us know in a comment below or link up your weekly savings. I love our community of savvy shoppers and we definitely all help each other out. I appreciate those who drop me a line and give me a heads up about the great deals that they find. It helps everyone when we stick together. Joining our Facebook page community is even another way to stay connected. 

Okay..without any further meaningful ramblings...

Here's the breakdown of 11/14/13 Publix shopping trip:



Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Print Them! Tuesdays: What's On My List

I have purged quite a few expired coupons this week, so I can make room for the new ones. I had a lot of 10/31 and 11/9 expirations, so now I have a whole mess of valid ones. We have so many fantastic coupons available right now, that it will hopefully make our heavy grocery bills during the Thanksgiving holiday MUCH lighter. I also plan to pick up a few extra items to add to my donation pile. 

Here are the ones I am making sure not to miss out on while they are still in print: 


(Plus it gives you a little sneak peak into some of the deals I'm planning to pick up)



Sunday, November 10, 2013

Big Savings on Yankee Candles with New Coupons!


We have some high value Yankee Candle coupons available to print this morning! I see these going quickly, especially with the upcoming holidays. 
Get them while you can!


$55.98 off when you Buy 2, Get 2 Free Jar Candles



Friday, November 8, 2013

What's NEW With Ibotta? The Best of the Ibotta Updates

Just in time for some holiday savings! Ibotta 2.0 - still a free app - has made some valuable changes for its consumers! If you are unfamiliar with ibotta, it is an app that gives you cash back for making certain purchases. See "What is Ibotta?" for more details on how it works if Ibotta is new to you.

If you don't have ibotta for your smart phone, you can sign up here.

So what are the changes and how does it help your wallet?

Freebie Fridays: What is FREE with Coupons Currently

Here are the latest freebies you can find using coupons! A few of them are money makers that you can use to shave off your overall costs. Remember to check back throughout the week! I keep updating this list until the next Friday Freebies rolls out!

New here? 'Like' our page on Facebook! Thanks for your support!
If you find one that I missed, comment below and I will update the list according. Happy Friday!

Keep in mind these freebies do not involve "doubled" coupons and also reflect a true buy one, get one sale (when included). Check your local area prices to be sure you can match these deals, as some may be regional. Also check expirations dates on coupons, since many freebie deals have a short window before they expire.


Thursday, November 7, 2013

Publix Weekly Shopping Trip 11/7: $58 Worth in Groceries for $9.55! With Shopper Link Ups

Welcome (and welcome back!) to my weekly Publix shopping trip blog post! This post is where I put together some of the best weekly sales and match them with the best coupons and keep my OOP under $10 when possible. I have linked up the printable coupons in my list so you can recreate the same deals for you and your family!

OOP total: $9.55!


Today's trip went very smoothly. My two little ones were busy eating crackers as I whirled around as quickly as I could through the lanes to get my goodies. Oh boy! And today WAS about getting goodies. Between the brownies and chocolate chips, I think we are set for chocolate treats for the holidays. So much for healthier couponing with today's trip! I also goofed and bought the half gallon of organic milk from Horizon that was on sale for $3.50, instead of buying a gallon of Greenwise organic milk to receive the ibotta offer. This offer is only for on gallon of milk (any brand), so obviously by half gallon didn't make the cut. I will run out later without the kiddos to pick up the gallon. Anytime I can save a little on milk I am all about it!

If you are curious what coupons are coming up in this Sunday's paper for 11/10 check out the Sunday Coupon Preview!

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Here is the breakdown for today's shopping trip 11/7/13:

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Plan ahead! Sunday Paper Coupon Preview!



Take a peak at what new coupons are coming out in this Sunday's paper! It looks like we've got a big Smart Source insert coming our way!




Many coupons you don't need to wait for! You can print them early!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Great Coupons to Print for November

$0.50 off TWO Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes

Here are some of the latest and the greatest coupons to print to get while they're hot! Many of the high value coupons tend to run out of prints soon, so it's best to get them sooner rather than later. This is a pretty good size list, so make sure click read more to see the entire page!


Food (+ Drink)
Personal Care

Print Them! Tuesday: New Coupon Match Ups!

November is here to stay, and so are some great new coupons to print. I've included a few of my favorite printables paired with sale match ups. Hope that is more helpful than just a long list of what I'm printing!

Check these out and find some you can use to save some moolah:

Monday, November 4, 2013

Current Ibotta Cash Back Offers

Ibotta is a free app you can download to your smartphone and gives you cash back offers for your purchases almost anywhere you shop. To learn more about how Ibotta works, see my post "What is Ibotta?" 

Here are the current Ibotta offers with a few printable coupon match ups: 11/4/13

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Tips for Having A Merry Christmas (And Not Going Broke) Part II

If you missed Part I on Tips for Having a Merry Christmas (And Not Going Broke) see my previous post giving you 5 great tips to get you started off this holiday season in the frugal zone. 

Frugality doesn't have to mean "cheap" and it doesn't have to mean "not fun." All it means is you are savvy with your money and time. You are creative. Organized. That you are thoughtful about where you put your resources. The fact that you are reading this and taking the time to figure how to make this work for you and your family should be enough to give yourself a pat on the back. 



GREAT DEAL on Pampers Diapers This Week at Publix!

If you can get your hands on the $10 off your purchase of $50 or more that was in the Sunday paper on November 3, 2013 - you can score a GREAT deal on diapers at Publix. By using a combination of Publix Baby coupons (also from that Sunday paper, but they are also in the weekly ad flyer in stores) and manufacturer printable coupons you have a recipe for savings!




Here's how:

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