Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks for $.10 a box!!

I'm so excited to share this deal that starts 3/3 at Ablertsons!!!
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks for a buck!

Back in my precoupon days, getting a box of Fruit Snacks for a dollar was pretty dang awesome! Well, let's say it, even today it is awesome!

It gets better - if you recall, there is a CATALINA DEAL running on these!
When you buy FIVE,
you get a catalina (store voucher) for $3.50!!
So now it's like you've paid only
$1.50 for FIVE boxes!
(Yep, that's $.30 a box!)
We like hot sales, and we like coupons, but we LOVE when we combine the two!

We warned you last night to hurry and print the Betty Crocker Fruit Snack coupons at coupons.com (these are gone now). Be sure you also go to Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Box Tops for Education, and smartsource. And remember that you can print each coupon TWICE per computer! (do note that the coupons all read DO NOT DOUBLE OR TRIPLE)Many, if not all of these sites will update (or reset) on Monday, so be sure to print some today, and then come back on 3/1 to print them again!

SCENARIO

BUY: (5) boxes of Fruit Snacks, Roll Ups, Fruit by the Foot or Fruit Gushers at $1.00 each
USE: (2) $.50/2 internet printable coupons (listed above)
OOP: $4.00 (plus tax)
RECEIVE: $3.50 catalina
Like paying $.50 for 5 boxes of fruit snacks!

Then DO IT AGAIN! The second time, you will use your catalina to reduce your OOP to $.50 for 5 boxes of Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks! (And remember you'll get ANOTHER catalina!)

And remember that this sale doesn't start until Wednesday!

These are great to have on hand to bribe your children to get their jobs done (works wonders for me!), use when your child has the "snack" at their basketball game (or what ever sport your kidlet is in right now), send with your preschooler on his/her snack day, keep in your car for when the little ones get cranky while you're driving around...

What are you going to do with your stockpile of dirt cheap fruit snacks?

Disclosure

ALBERTSONS SUNDAY AD PREVIEW!

READY TO GET YOUR FAB ON
AT ALBERTSONS?

*Don't miss the deals from our Albertsons PREVIEW
*Be sure to see our first Albertsons Double Ideas post
*New to Doubling at Albertsons? Read Albertsons Doubles 101
*New to couponing? Read Couponing 101
*Remember when printing coupons - you can print twice per computer!

Why are we excited???
The Doubles Last for 7 DAYS!
(2/28-3/6)

We are excited about the new promotion starting Sunday!
CHILL DEAL!
(It runs through March 9th)



Purchase 10 participating items,
and receive a $10.00 catalina to use on your next order!

COUPON MATCH-UPS:







































OTHER ITEMS LISTED: (the second price shown is after you factor in catalina savings)

• Ore-Ida French Fries, Hash Browns, or Tater Tots $2.99/$1.99
• Aunt Jemima Great Start Entree $1.49/$.49
• Aunt Jemima Waffles $1.69/$.69
• Pepperidge Farm Garlic Bread or Texas Toast $2.79/$1.79
• Dreyer's Fruit Bars $2.99/$1.99
• Klondike Ice Cream Bars or Sandwiches $2.99/$1.99
• Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream (1 pint) $2.99/$1.99
• Hungry-Man Dinner $2.49/$1.49
• Tombstone Pizza $2.99/$1.99

SCENARIOS
We've come up with 5 different transactions you could do with this sale. Remember that most stores will allow you to do 3 transactions in a row. Also remember that you can use the *catalina* that prints on your next transaction. This is how you're going to save loads of moolah!!

TRANSACTION #1
BUY:

(8) Orchard Juice $1.29

(2) Bagel Bites $1.99
=$14.30

USE:

(2) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(2) $1.00/1 Bagel Bites (hoping these will be on coupons.com on Monday or Tuesday!)
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons

SAVE: $4 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with Doubles
OOP: 7.30
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction

TRANSACTION #2
BUY:

(8) Orchard Juice $1.29
(2) Boca $2.99
= $16.30

USE:

(2) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(1) $1/2 Boca Burgers from Sears SS 1/3
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons

SAVE: $3 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with Doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina from previous transaction
OOP: $.30
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction


TRANSACTION #3
BUY:

(1) Bagel Bites $1.99
(2) Ore-Ida Steam and Mash $2.99
(3) Dreyers $2.99
(4) Old Orchard Juices $1.29
=$22.01

USE:

(1) $1.00/1 Bagel Bites (hoping these will be on coupons.com on Monday or Tuesday!)
(2) $1/1 Ore-Ida Steam n' Mash (must sign-up)
(3) $1/1 Dreyers SS 1/31
(1) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons

SAVE: $7 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina from previous transaction
OOP: $2.01
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction

TRANSACTION #4
BUY:

(2) Jose Ole $3.99
(4) Smart ones $2.49

(3) Red Baron Single Serve $3.49
(1) Bagel Bites $1.99
=28.41

USE:

(2) $1.00/1 any Jose Ole
(1) Flatbread FREE with purchase any (3) Smart Ones SS-1/17 (save $2.49)

(3) $.75/1 any Red Baron Singles Product from SS 1/17 DND
(1) $1.00/1 Bagel Bites (hoping these will be on coupons.com on Monday or Tuesday!)
(3) Albertsons Double Coupons

SAVE: $8.49 with MQ
SAVE: $3 with doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina from previous transaction
OOP: $6.92
RECEIVE: $10 catalina coupon to use on your next transaction

TRANSACTION #5
BUY:

(4) Old Orchard Juices $1.29
(4) Aunt Jemima $1.49
(2) Bagel Bites $1.99

=15.01

USE:

(1) $1/4 Old Orchard Juice Concentrates
(2) $1/1 Bagel Bites (must sign up)

SAVE: $3 with MQ

SAVE: $3 with doubles
USE: $10.00 catalina

OOP: -$.99!!

Get $10 catalina coupons to use on next trip

Now you will not get paid to shop so with this scenario you will have to either buy other products or use your your catalina coupon in a different transaction!

The possibilities are endless!
What would you do for your 6th transaction?

Here are some eBay links if you're interested in stocking up (remember the double coupons and sale go through the end of the week!).

$1/1 Dreyer's Ice Cream from SS 1/31

Various Smart Ones Coupons

$1/1 any Jose Ole Product (insert coupon Idaho did not get)

Disclosure

FREE Purex at Fred Meyer!

Thanks reader *Hiccups* for telling us about this great find in the comments.

BUY TWO: Purex Laundry Detergent 50oz

USE: In Ad Coupon to get two for $1.99 each

STACK WITH: $0.35/1 from 1/10 RP

TOTAL OOP: $3.28

RECEIVE: $4.00 catalina when you buy two

MONEY MAKER! Remember you can roll this transaction!

Have you used Purex before? Do you like it?

UPDATE:

Looks like the catalina is not printing for some.

Here are the details on the catalina -

Buy Purex 50oz laundry detergent between 1/11 & 3/7

Buy 2 & get $4

Buy 3 or more & get $5 coupon off your next order.

Here is the Hot Coupon World Post about this. If you have received the catalina, will you please comment? If you did NOT receive the catalina, you can contact the catalina company at 1-888-8COUPON.

UPDATE #2:

Have you had trouble with the Catalina printing after buying the 50 oz?

Can you even find it on the shelf?

Apparently someone has abused this deal and ruined it for EVERYONE!

A Cincinnati couple cleared out 20 stores and ended up buying 800 bottles of Purex for free after coupons and Catalinas. Some stores noticed the abuse and called the catalina company. The catalina company STOPPED the catalina promotion!

Could be just a rumor, so let us know if you are having any luck!

Make-Up Anyone?

Have you heard of ELF? It stands for Eyes Lips and Face. They have make-up for a fraction of the retail price. Cheap like $1, $2, $3!!!

When I heard about this make-up I was a skeptic. I did not want to pass it on to you unless I knew it was worth it. When I found out a group of my friends were making an order I asked them to let me know what they thought when they got it. THEY LIKED IT! I also got some of the $1 Elf Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 for myself and I like it.


So here are your promo codes:


25% Off Mineral Makeup Use code NATURE

Free Manicure Set With $15 Purchase. Use Code POLISH Ends Jan 31st

FREE 27-pc Mini Makeup Kit with any purchase! Use code LOYAL
You do have to make a purchase to get this, so pick out one of the $1 lip glosses or lip liners.

Most of the items in the elf and sugar kiss line are only $1!!!!

Most of the items in the Minerals and Studio line are $3!!!!!!!



Have fun!

 Disclosure

Albertsons Doubles on Sunday

This Albertsons sale just keeps getting more fabulous!

It's been said and confirmed by multiple sources that
there will be doubles on Sunday!

Woot!

That being said... there are a few things to consider as you prepare for the Quaker Sale we told you about on Saturday (I hope you've ordered your Quaker Coupons on eBay! It's not too late!)

• Are you getting multiple copies of the Sunday paper? I currently get 6, this means I'll get six sets of doubles. How many more sets can I get? Not a ton more... each time I go to the store, I can go to customer service and they'll give me one set. But I'm not going to be able to do one million and five transactions with doubles (nor would I want to!). If you're not getting multiple copies of the Sunday paper, this is a great week to start! Be sure you ask for the FABULESSLY FRUGAL deal! Read this for all the details and contact info.
• Remember that if you're using doubles, you will have to do separate transactions. If you are not using doubles (or only have one set to use) just make sure the number of items you purchase is a multiple of 5, and you'll be able to do it all in one transaction.
  
• If you are planning on purchasing a TON of cereal and granola bars - PLEASE contact your store and let them know how much you are wanting and they'll let you know if you should place an order or not! (Read Monica's post all about placing orders here).
  

Scenarios:

$5.00 - (5) boxes of granola bars
- $2.00 - (2) $1.00/2 Quaker Granola Bars- $2.00 - (2) doubles
- $0.55 - (1) $.55/1 Quaker Granola Bars - $0.45 - (1) double {they will most likely adjust this down to $.45 so you don't get overage}
=$0.00 {plus tax!!}

WOOT! 5 boxes of granola bars FREE!

Even if you don't have that combination of coupons, you can still great a great price on granola bars.

$5.00 - (5) boxes of granola bars
$1.60 - (1) box of granola bars -remember you need to buy in increments of 5 to get the $1.00 price
- $3.00 - (3) $1.00/2 Quaker Granola Bars
- $3.00 - (3) double coupons
=$.60 {plus tax}

$.10 for a box of granola bars is still FAB!!

$5.00 - (5) boxes of granola bars
- $2.75 - (5) $.55/1 Quaker Granola Bars
- $1.65 - (3) doubles
=$.60 {plus tax}

$.12 for a box of granola bars... beats Costco and Walmart any day!

Remember the Aunt Jemima Pancake and Syrup (syrup is $1.40) are a part of this sale as well. There is a $1.00/2 Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix or Syrup coupon out there! (PYP says we didn't get this one. It was in the 1/3 RP in some regions.)

$3.00 - (3) Aunt Jemima Pancake mix
$4.20 - (3) Aunt Jemima Syrup
-$3.00 (3) $1.00/2 Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix or Syrup
-$3.00 (3) doubles
=$1.20 {plus tax}

Averages to $.20 per item!

Above all else - please remember to be kind to others and to the cashiers and save some for everyone (and purchase what you will use before it expires). Can you imagine how exhausted we'd be if there was a mad sale like this every week?!?!

Disclosure

Albertsons QUAKER SALE starts WEDNESDAY!!

UPDATE: New $1/1 Quaker Coupon found here!
Just "start" and fill in the little note, then you have to "share it" with a friend either by Facebook or email. Make sure you are allowing popups from this site so you can get the coupon! Seemed a bit slow... probably from all the traffic, so hurry and get it before it's gone!!
Thanks Hip2Save!

Hooray! The Quaker sale is back!

And I'm STOCKIN UP!
This promo is better than the one from last January!

Here is how this promotion works.

• Purchase the items in increments of 5
• There are no limits
• You can mix and match

ITEMS THAT ARE $1 {when purchased in increments of 5}

• All Cap'n Crunch Varieties {14-16 oz}
• Life and Cinnamon Life {14-16 oz}
• Oatmeal Squares Cereal {14-16 oz}
• Quaker Chewy Granola Bars or Dipps {7.9-8.7 oz}
• Quaker Breakfast Cookies
• Quaker Instant Oatmeal {I'm 99% positive that this includes ALL varieties}
• Quaker Pancake Mix {2 lb select varieties}
• Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix {32 oz}

ITEMS THAT ARE $1.40 {when purchased in increments of 5}

• Quaker Oats {42 oz}
• Aunt Jemima Syrup

NOW - these are items that I stock up on. We just barely ran out of oatmeal from the October sale, so I'm excited to get stocked up again! One thing I do to make the instant oatmeal last longer is rather than letting the kids use 2 packs (because 1 pack just doesn't fill them up!), I have them put some of the plain quick oats (that are on sale for $1.40). Makes it less sugary, and makes the instant last longer!

WHERE TO FIND COUPONS TO GO WITH THIS FAB SALE:

• Hopefully you got the $1.00/1 Quaker Oats coupon last week {I'm pretty sure it hit the limit now}.
• $1/2 Quaker True Delights Granola Bars or Fiber & Omega-3 Chewy Bars {I'm not positive if these are included in the sale or not - we should also get some of these in the Sunday insert}
• $1/2 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars from 1/3 RP {long story, but I can't find my coupons, so I'm not 100% sure that us Idahoans got this coupon! Tell me if you have it!}
• $1.00/2 Quaker Granola Bars on eBay
• $.55/1 Quaker Granola Bars on eBay
• Various Quaker Coupons on eBay
  

If you've ever attended one of our classes, you've heard me tell about WHY I purchase coupons on eBay at times. THIS is one of those sales that I'm purchasing coupons on eBay.

Here is a scenario:

$5.00 - 5 boxes of Granola Bars
-$2.75 - (5) $.55/1 coupons
=$2.25 for (5) boxes of Granola Bars (or $.45 each)
- $1.65 IF there were doublers next Sunday (we don't know either way yet)
= $.60 for 5 boxes of Granola Bars (or $.12 each)

I purchased 20 coupons on eBay for $1.99 (includes shipping) - the cost per coupon comes to $.09. The person I purchased through had 5 sets of these coupons, and didn't charge me any additional shipping. So I decided to save $ and purchase 100 coupons (I have plenty of people to share with), and it cost me $5.99. Now each coupon is only costing me $.06. I'm still getting CHEAP granola bars - and a LOT of them!

Why would I want so many granola bars?

• snacks for kidlets
• preschool snacks to send with kidlet
• treat for post basketball game snack to send with kidlet
• hubby likes to snack on when he's gone refereeing
• we always have giveaways at our classes... need some for that!
  

I'll post more on this sale later, but I wanted to give you the opportunity to get your Quaker Coupons on eBay, if this is something you want to do. Remember you can find a buddy to split the cost with you!

If you're unfamiliar with eBay, be sure to read my (lengthy) post all about it!

What is your plan for the Quaker sale? Are you getting a LOT or a LITTLE? What do you like to do with your Quaker?

Disclosure

Walgreens - Alka Seltzer Money Maker

Thank you reader Tyree for pointing this great deal out in the comments!

Right now at Walgreens, the ad shows if you purchase 3 Alka Seltzer Plus, (priced at $4.99 each), you'll receive $6.00 in Register Rewards. There is a $1/1 coupon at coupons.com to match this with.

BUT - she found that the REGULAR Alka Seltzer was included in the deal as well. This is only priced at $2.39/box. Use three of this coupon (you'll need two printers, as you can only print it twice per computer), and you'll end up paying only $4.17 (plus tax) out of pocket, and you'll receive a $6 Register Reward!


The breakdown:

PURCHASE (3) Alka Seltzer Original $2.29 each
USE: (3) $1/1 Alka Seltzer printable coupon shown
OOP: $4.17 (plus tax)
RECEIVE: $6.00 Register Reward



Let us know if it works! It did for Tyree, so it should for you!

ps - To make it easier to find the coupon, look at the far left hand side and you'll see categories. I clicked on "Health Care" and then found the Alka Seltzer coupon on the 2nd page. There are two different Alka Seltzer coupons. One good on "any" and one good for "plus". Print the "any" coupon. :)

Local: $5 Shade Clothing

I LOVE VOLLEYBALL and I LOVE A GOOD DEAL!

Shade Clothing $5.00 Sale

Sat. Dec. 19th

9-1

Holiday Inn Express

800 Allen-Meridian

(Off Eagle Rd. Behind McDonalds South of Franklin)

They will have shirt's, skirts and more. All $5!

And Ladies, they will move fast!

Sales go to benefit: Club Idaho 16Gold girls volleyball team!

Old Navy Cozy Socks $1

This Saturday Old Navy will have their cozy socks for ONLY $1.

These are the soft furry ones, that are like slippers.

HINT: Last week when the $5 fleece were on sale they sold out in less than 30 minutes at some stores! If I were you I would go pick mine up this week and go back on Saturday for a price adjustment.

Plus take along this 30% off any item coupon, in case you see something else you like.

Thanks to ON insder Kerri for the sock tip andThriftynwmom for the coupon!

80% OFF AT Restaurant.com LAST DAY

Great time to stock up on CHEAP Christmas Gifts!!
Gift cards for dining!!

Not sure what all the hype is about??

You really do get a $25 gift certificate for $2!!
And you can print it and use it tonight if you want to!

Read the FAQ's and check out the pictorial. Then get yourself some cheap dining!!

$25 Gift Certificates for $2!!

Great time to stock up on CHEAP Christmas Gifts!!

Not sure what all the hype is about??

You honestly do get a $25 gift certificate for $2!!
And you can print it and use it tonight if you want to!

Read the FAQ's and check out the pictorial. Then get yourself some cheap dining!!

Get Your Pie A La Mode

If you're planning on taking advantage of the Sara Lee/Breyers Ice Cream deal at Albertsons... THURSDAY is the day to do it!

Here is what we DO know:

Purchase 1 Sara Lee Pie for $6.39, receive ANOTHER Sara Lee Pie, PLUS two Breyers Ice Cream FREE!!

You can use 1 Sara Lee Pie Coupon, and 1 Breyers Ice Cream coupon from 10/14 RP (don't get me started, but that is how it is... still a fab deal!).

Here is what we are hearing mixed reports on:

The $30/$15 catalina is STILL printing, and will end Thursday the 12th at midnight. Our own trusty Cheryl/Hiccups did this deal just today and it worked!

Scenario:

Purchase 5 Sara Lee Pies
Get 5 MORE Sara Lee Pies FREE
Get 10 boxes of Breyers Ice Cream FREE (so you'll want to grab 10 pies & 10 ice creams)
= $31.95 (plus tax)
USE: 5 $1/1 Sara Lee Frozen Dessert
USE: 5 $.75/1 Breyers Ice Cream from 10/14 RP
- $8.75 in coupons
= $23.20
- $15.00 catalina from previous sale (you still have one, RIGHT!?!)
= $8.20 (plus tax) OOP
PLUS receive a $15 catalina (will stop printing Thursday at midnight!)


Suggestion:

If you don't see it on the shelf, ask if they have more in the back. This sale was HOT last year and is even HOTTER this year... but we think they are prepared for it! They just don't have enough freezer space to put cases and cases out (like they do with cereal for example).

PLEASE REMEMBER: YMMV on this one. It seems to be working for some, and not for others. So go give it a try and leave comments about where this is working AND how well the stores are stocked!!

Fab Deal! Thanks Cheryl for bringing the catalina news to our attention!