Free Intimate Apparel @ Macy's

Reminder: Don't forget!!

Starting May 31st, you can get a pair of Jockey Ultimates Panties, a $9.50 value, for free with this printable. No purchase is necessary! Coupon is valid May 31st to June 6th, in stores only.

Ways to Save @ The Grocery Store

While I have received many requests as to why I don't have a "Coupon 101" list, I feel there are many posts out there that have been written that already do a great job at the basics. I will however choose my favorites and post at the sidebar this weekend so that newcomers can get the information that is so imperative to learning to save!! Look for my link list shortly!!

Meanwhile here is a short list of ways that you can implement to help you save @ the supermarket:

1. Be sure to plan ahead before going to the grocery market:

Check your local sales ads and favorite sales blogs before making your grocery lists out to see what's on sale.

2. Gather/Clip your coupons:

Match up your coupons with the sales. There are plenty of sites that do the matching up for you:

Coupon Mom
Becentsable
The Grocery Game

Or print coupons online:

Coupons.com
Smartsource.com
Coolsavings.com
Boodle.com

(Try and go to markets that double the manufacturer coupons to double the savings! )

3.Try the store brand instead of the name brand items.
Believe it or not, sometimes there really isn't a difference other than the price. For instance, I actually prefer the Pathmark brand of loaf bread to stroehmann bread as it is so soft and fresh!

4. Check unit prices per size vs cost.
This can sometimes make a really big difference in derterming whether the price is good for the value! More doesn't alway mean better savings. Stay informed and you'll save more.Do you know the difference between an item price and a unit price? If not, you can get more details here.

5. Buy your meats in bulk family packs and separate into smaller packs for freezer storage.

6.If an item is on on sale for example 3/$5, you don't always have buy the full 3 items unless stated "You Must Buy 3".
Example: That pasta that is advertised at 3/$5 is really only $1.66 wyb buy just 1.

7.If an advertised item is out of stock, get a raincheck! Most stores will issue you a raincheck for the sale price so that you can the item for that price.

A few more tools to help guide you as well!

Newbies can start here with HCW's Couponing 101 article.

Track all of your rebates with an Online Rebate Tracker .

Start a Grocery Price Book .You can download and print your own. ( I actually have this spreadsheet!)

Download a Grocery Savings Tracker and a Stockpile Calculator here to help keep you aware of your savings and needs.

Do you have any ideas or tools that you use?

More Walmart Deals!

Found these deals at Slickdeals!

Please Note: These are regular priced items, not on sale,which means they are valid for each week until coupons expire. There may be price differences though according to your region!

Huggies Clean Team Wipes regular price $1.64 for the 40ct. softpack. Use:
$3/2 Huggies Cleanteam products from the Huggies Mailer (makes them .14 cents each)
$3/2 2 Huggies Cleanteam printable (no longer available) (makes them .14 cents each)
$1/1 Huggies Cleanteam (5/18 SS)
= $.64 cents each

Johnson's Buddies Easy Grip Sudzing Bar $0.94
Use $1 off any Johnson's Buddies (RP 4/27)
= Free

Kotex pantyliners 14, 16 and 18ct $1.00
Use $1/1 Kotex pads, (6/15)
= FREE

Farmland Bacon regular price $2.50
Use $2 off Farmland Bacon (5/4 SS)
=$.50 cents

Farmland Sausage Rolls regular price $1.38
Use $1 off Farmland Sausage (5/4 SS)
=$.38 cents

Ken's Salad Dressing (small bottles) $1.14
Use $1 off of Ken's Salad Dressing (5/11 SS)
= $.14

Walgreen's Coupon Good only tomorrow!

Walgreen's has a $10/$30 purchase printable good only tomorrow (5/30)!! See how Lisa plans to utilize her coupon to get the most of it!!

Blog DIY Series

Each Thursday I will post a small tip and/or trick (such as the small banner above that I made in about 5 minutes!) that you can implement into your blog to spruce it up or make it better. I will do the research and then lay it all out for you to be able to understand. Just remember, I am NOT a Web Designer by any means (its tough work!!) and I am learning along just as you are! I am only a novice taking it 1 step at a time and I encourage you to make sure that you fully understand the instructions before taking it on:)

We'll talk about Blog Templates, Widgets , Helpful Generators as well as learning How to make Banners , Headers & Avatars . If there is anything that you would like to learn to do, please send an email my way and I'll try my best to implement it for you. Again, please note that I am teaching myself as we go along with this series so any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated as well!!

Any tips that deem necessary to present to you the final look, I will post on a Test Blog for you to view.

If you have any questions or don't understand my instructions for any of the Blog tips, please feel free to ask. I'm sure you may not be the only one with the same question and I may not have explained something in its entirety or clearly:)

Blogger Sisters, get your toolbelts ready!! The 1st post to this series will begin next Thursday which gives me time to do some research!!

Kyle's Online Coupons

Let's welcome Kyle back with another Great Edition of Kyle's omline Coupons! This week, get prepared for Father's day with some great online coupon codes!!

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Father's Day Coupons

As a sequel to my post a few weeks ago featuring my best Mother's Day coupons, it is only fair that I give the same props to all the Dads out there. For those not in the know, Father's Day is coming up, June 15th to be exact!

I am going to try something a little different with this coupon post and break the online coupons down by category. All 3 categories are close to the heart of most Dads that I know! I hope these coupons help you save some money when shopping for your Father this year.


Tools and Stuff For The Home and Yard

Home Depot
Save $5 Off your $50 or more Online Order
Coupon Code: DAD2008
Expiration: 6/04/08
See All: Home Depot Coupon Codes

Tool King
Save 15% Off your Delta, DeWalt, and Porter Cable Accessory
Coupon Code: TKDPD15
Expiration: 6/15/08
See All: Tool King Coupon Codes

Ace Hardware
Save $20 Off your $125+ order (Discount appears at checkout)
Coupon Code: None Needed
Expiration: 5/31/08
See All: Ace Hardware Coupon Codes


Golf and Sporting Goods

The Sports Authority
Save 15% Off any Single Item in your purchase thru this Link (Discount appears at checkout)
Coupon Code: None Needed
Expiration: 6/15/08
See All: Sports Authority Coupon Codes

Fogdog Sports
Save 15% Off your Entire Online Purchase thru this Link (Discount appears at checkout)
Coupon Code: None Needed
Expiration: 6/05/08
See All: Fogdog Coupon Codes

Footlocker
Save 15% Off your Entire Online Purchase
Coupon Code: LKS18M55
Expiration: 5/31/08
See All: Footlocker Coupon Codes


Personalized Gifts

Snapfish by Hewlett-Packard
Save 20% Off your Photo Gifts order at Snapfish
Coupon Code: THANKSDAD
Expiration: 6/04/08
See All: Snapfish Coupon Codes

Shutterfly
Save $5 Off your $30+ Online Order
Coupon Code: AF48-FEB1
Expiration: 6/11/08
See All: Shutterfly Coupon Codes

Things Remembered
Save 15% Off your Online Purchase
Coupon Code: TRGIFT08
Expiration: 6/30/08
See All: Things Remembered Coupon Codes
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Posted by Kyle @ Rather Be Shopping. Visit Kyle anytime you need to find an online shopping code!! If you need it, he's got it:)

Get a $25 GC for only $4!!

May 23rd thru 31st, Enjoy 60% off $25.00 Gift Certificates for $10. Now $4.00 when you use code DEAL!

Great Idea for Father's Day! You can print the certificate right from home. Hurry offer ends the 31st!!

Target Deals Week of 5/25-5/31

Through 6/14, Clairol Perfect 10 Haircolor is $11.99 @ Target. WYB 1 , get a $5 Target Giftcard. So, buy 2 boxes combine with B1G1F MQ and $2/1 MQ and get both boxes of haircolor Free after coupons and Target GC's!

(Thanks MoneySavingMom!)

Morningstar Farms products - prices start at $2.64-$2.69
Use this $2/2 Target coupon
Stack with two $0.75/1 coupon from the 05/04 insert

(Thanks, Mercedes!)

Sunsilk Shampoo is B1G1F (pre-wrapped) with a $1.00 Target coupon attatched. Use this coupon in conjunction with $1.50 coups from recent paper and get 2 bottles of Sunsilk for 50 cents!

(Thanks Denise!)

Works for Me Wednesday

Join Shannon @ Rocksinmydryer for the weekly What Works for Me Meme and get some really great Tips & Ideas!!



What works for me is the Schick Intuition Razor!! I have dozens of razors but this week I decided to use the Intuition Razor and I must tell you gals, I won't be using any other razor from now on!!

First, the razor is so pretty and a nice size to handle. The cartridge alone looks really large because of the shaving bar that is attached but that shaving bar is phenomenol! It really works! It lathers and shaves in 1 effortless motion and it glides against the skin for a smooth almost magic motion that was really surprising!! It waqs so great that I had to call my daughter up to demonstrate the ease of it,lol!

I really wonder how long the cartridge itself will last as it seems that it melts rather quickly (they do at least provide you with 2 in a pkg!) but this def is Queen of all Razors!!

Blog Tips & Tricks anyone?

I have a question to ask all of my readers out there. This blog has been primarily set up for coupons & deals but lately I've been rather restless with the posts. I would like to add more than just deals.

Just recently, I discovered how to make my own little banner headers and I've been thinking that maybe some of you would be interested in learning how to spruce up your blogs a bit with a DIY for blog series that would give some tips & tricks for your blog that you could do yourself.

I'm not talking about all the great techie stuff, just some little simple basics:) Would anyone be interested? If so,please leave a comment and let me know what you would interested in learning and I could research it!

Thanks in advance to everyone!

Good to be Green Part 2 : Get Paid to Recycle

We're back on track this week with the 2nd part to our small series "Good to Be Green". If you missed the 1st part, you can follow along here.

Last week we discussed The Why's of going green. This week, let's talk about The How to's. One of the most important & easiest ways to start is to recycle:

Definition of Recycle: taking a product or material at the end of its useful life and turning it into a usable raw material to make another product.

There are 4 main Categories to recycling : Curbside Recycling, Composting, Electronics & Gargage Recyclables.

*Curbside Recycling is when you place your items such as cans,plastics,bottles & papers out on the curb for pick up.

*Composting is nature's process of recycling decomposed organic materials into a rich soil known as compost. When you compost, you are returning nutrients back into the dirt.

A Benefit of Compost :
You'll get healthy plants from the rich, fertile soil that look better & grow better!

*Electronics that are older should be disposed of because they often contain dangerous elements such as lead and mercury that can contaminate the soil and water supply.

Some electronics you can donate such as cell phones & old computers. For more info, see here .

*In the garage, items such as paint & used motor oil are recyclable too!

There are many programs out there that are available for you that offer incentives and/or rewards programs. One such program is Recycle Bank where you can earn valuable rewards for recycling .

With Recycle bank, Just toss all of your recyclables into your recycling cart, with no sorting needed. When you sign up, you'll receive a special recycling bin that has a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) chip ) embedded into your family’s recycling cart. This chip is used to record the weight, then converts it to points, and credits that amount directly to your account. You can then redeem those points for discounts and rewards at hundreds of participating businesses. You'll earn 2.5 RecycleBank points for each pound of recyclable materials.

How Recycle Bank works: 3 Step Process

1.Recycle: Place all your recyclable materials into one cart for curbside pick up
2.Record: Carts have an identification tag that is recorded by the recycling truck.
3.Reward: The amount recycled is converted into RecycleBank Points, which you can use to order rewards.

And one of their partners happens to be CVS where you can use your recycle bank awards at CVS!!

For a list of areas that participate in this program see here. Unfortunately my area is not participating as of yet but hopefully it will soon! I would love to earn more money to spend at CVS,lol!!

Staples offers $3 back through the Staples Rewards Program toward a future purchase of ink or toner when HP, Lexmark™ or original Dell cartridges are returned to the retail stores for recycling.

Through the InkDrop service, they make it easy for customers to always have the ink they need. When a cartridge runs out, customers simply drop a new one in the printer and mail in the empty cartridge using the prepaid shipping materials. You'll get a replacement automatically, and all shipping is free.

Recycle Rewards School Program offers schools a way to earn money by collecting used inkjet and laser printer cartridges and cell phones and donating to the school. You can download free posters to promote the fundraiser!

These are just a few programs out there. There are many more that are atate specific so call your local county office for more information on any programs they may have to offer.

Do you know of any other rewards programs out there? We would love to know!!

Upcoming Pampers Deal @ CVS

Starting the week of June 1st, Jumbo Pks of Pampers will be on sale for $7.99 @ CVS. When you buy $20 of Pampers diapers or Baby Wipes, you'll earn $5 in ECB's! This will be a good time to stock up on diapers!! Get your coupons ready!! There should be a P&G insert in this Sunday's paper as well, hopefully we will get some more Pampers MQ's:)

Coupons to match up with for deal:

$2/2 Pampers Diapers, Easy Ups, Etc., Any Jumbo Pk.+ Or Wipes 60 Ct.+ Or Kandoo Product (5/4 P&G)

$2/2 Pampers Diapers, Easy Ups, Etc., Jumbo Pk. + Or Wipes 60 Ct.+ Or Kandoo Product (4/6 P&G)

$1.50/1 Pampers Splashers Swim Pants -- if included in sale (5/18 RP)

Super Savings Stories

Ok,let's try this again!

Each week we are going to be setting up a Mr. Linky for everyone to post their Shopping Trips and their Weekly Savings Stories. I always love hearing about how much everyone saves as it can inspire others who are new to using Coupons and Frugality! The posts will help serve as a reminder as to why we sometimes go without and that the hard work we put into saving is truly rewarding and worthwhile!

Each Tuesday (I chose Tuesdays so that we can all get a bit of ispiration in the beginning of the week to help us get through the week!)we will put up the Mr Linky for you to post your savings story. It can be on anything not just the Groceries or on "CVS Deals". It doesn't have to be the same week as well, I understand that its only Tuesday! Did you save money on your electric bill last month? Tell us how and how much, we are here to inspire others with creatives means of saving any way we can.Did you get a great deal online? Share your story with everyone here!

This is a 2 part feature as well. After everyone has posted their awesome stories, at the end of the week, we will pick a person who has done some "Super Savings" and award them with a Blog Award to prominently display on your blog (currently under construction) as well send a small gift such as an envelope of coupons, a book, etc. I think everyone should be rewarded for their hard work and great savings!

How to enter each week:

Just post about your Super Saving Story on your blog and come back and post a link.

Please put a link back to us in your post

The links will be closed on Saturday @ 8 pm EST so you will have plenty of time to get your deals!

Sit back and watch for the Savings Stories of others to get inspired!

On Sundays, we will choose a random winner for the Bloggy Award and send their gift that week! We will also put their story up on SisterlySavings on Monday for everyone to check out!

Let the fun begin: This week, we are giving away 2 Copies of the CouponMom's book :"The Greatest Secrets of the CouponMom". Its a wonderful resource for anyone just starting out or needing a referesher course!

Free Sesame Street Magazine!

Get a Free Online only Subscription to Sesame Street Magazine.

Together, you and your child can enjoy the colorful array of stories, games, and animals that are both educational and fun.

Commerce Bank Summer Reading Program

Join Commerce Bank in their Summer Reading Program! Have your kids read 10 books over the summer and they'll get $10 deposited into a new or existing Young savers Account!

Just download & print the Summer Reading Brochure and bring in to Commerce Bank completed to get your free $10!!

Free Sandwich!

Head on over to Arby's to get your Free Roast Beef Sandwich w/purchase of a medium drink & fries with this printable. Coupon expires 6/23/08.

(Thanks Megan!)

Free Scotch Brite

Hurry and get your Free Scotch Brite Stainless Steel Starter Kit with this printable. Coupon expires 5/27/08!!

Target Deals Week of 5/25-5/31

Here are the best finds this week!

Schick Quattro Disposable Razors (3 ct) $5.99
Use B1G1F MQ (4/20 SS)
= 2/$3

Herbal Essences Shampoo/Conditioners $2.94
Buy 2 Bottles
Use (2) $1/1 MQ (5/4 P&G)
Combine with $2/2 Target MQ
= $.94 each

Ongoing Deals:
Trial Size Schick Razors $.97 (Ongoing deal)
Use $2/1 MQ ( 5/11 SS)
= Free plus possible overage!

Travel Size All Small and Mighty $1
Use $1 Printable
= Free

Trial Size Schick Razors $.97
Use $2/1 MQ ( 5/11 SS)
= Free plus possible overage!

Band Aids (10 ct box) $.99
Use $1/1 MQ (5/18 RP)
= Free

Trial Size Tylenol $.97
Use $1/1 Printable
= Free

Free Chex Mix

Steven emailed:

At Walgreens this week (5/25-5/31) you can get Chex mix 8oz bags for .99 cents. Plus you can get a printable $1/1 Chex mix coupon at www.coupons.com Print out as many coupons as you can. At walgreens there are no limit.

Thanks Steven!!! Great Find:)

A Quick Note

Hi Everyone!

I'd like to thank all of you who entered the Super Savings Stories MEME and I know we were supposed to pick a winner. However, our Mr Linky disappeared w/the entrants somehow ,somewhere?? I tried to see if I could retrieve someway, but to no avail:(

Unfortunately we will have to resume next Tuesday for the MEME again. I apologize and am sorry, I didn't even notice until I received an email from reader Aimee yesterday night!

PS...
Unless of course anybody out there knows how to retrieve a lost Mr Linky? If so, PLEASE let us know!

Super Fresh Memorial Day Weekend Sale

Here's a quick rundown of the Memorial 4 day Specials:

4 Day Sale (Fri May 23rd- Mon May 26th only)

**Hot** Snapple 12 pks (assorted varieties) Buy (1) 12 pk, Get (2) 12 pks FREE!! Thats less than $.38 a bottle!

Boneless Beef Top Round London Broil $1.39 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99 lb

Deer Park 24 pk Water $3.88

Frsh Sweet Corn (ears) 10/$2

Whole Red Seedless watermelon $3.88 each

Master Choice Prok Spare Ribs $1.99 lb

King Crab Legs $6.99 lb

Pathmark Deals Week of 5/23-5/29

I normally don't post Pathmark deals but this week is a great week! Sales run Friday to Thursday!

4 Day Only Sale: (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon only!) :

Twin Pk Top Round London Broil $1.39 lb
Coca Cola 12 Pk Products 5/$9.98
Poland Spring 24 pk $3.88
Fresh Sweet Corn (ears) 10/$1.99
Whole Seedless Watermelon $2.88 each!

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Ball Park Beef Franks $1.99

Arm & Hammer 2x Liquid Laundry Detergent $2.49
Use $1/2 MQ (5/18 SS)
= 2/$3.98

San Girgio Pasta 10/$10 ( Selected varieties)

Strawberries (16oz containers) $1.50

Pathmark hot dog & hamburger rolls 10/$10

Pepsi 2 liters Products 5/$4

Americas Choice Ice Cream Sandwiches 12ct $1.99

America's Choice Orange Cream bars 12 pk $1.74

Good Humor Bars (Assorted Varieties) B1G1F

Frenchs Spicy Brown Mustard $1
Use $1 MQ (3/09 SS)
= Free

Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard $1
Use $1 MQ (3/09 SS)
= Free

B&G Pickle Relish $1
Use $.70/1 MQ (3/16 SS)
= $.30

B&G Pickles $1.49
Use $.70/1 MQ (3/16 SS)
= $.49

Hebrew National Beef Franks $2.49
Use $1/1 MQ (5/18 SS)
= $1.49

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice $1.99
Use $1 MQ (5/'11 RP)
= $.99

Scott Extra Soft bath tissue (6pk) $4.99
Use $1.50/1 MQ (5/18 SS)
= $3.49

Shop Rite Deals Week of 5/25-5/31

We are Featured at The Grocery Gathering hosted by Becentsable each week so be sure to stop by to get you weekly shopping deals from all the great Blogs!!

Its an ok week, not too many Coupons to clip out this week!


Center Cut Pork Chops $1.99 lb

Fresh Pork Spare Ribs $1.99 lb

Strawberries $1.99 1 lb

Buy 4 Canada Dry Gingerale 12 pks get Canada Dry 2 liter Bottle Free
Breyers Ice Cream $2.49

Post Cereals (Cocoa Pebbles,Fruity Pebbles,Honey Comb & Golden Crisp) $1.99

Hi C Fruit Drinks 10 Pk 3/$5

Stroehmann King Size Bread $1.49

Shoprite 8 pk hamburger rolls $.99

Taco Bell Taco Dinner Kit $2.19

Hefty Foam Plates $1.19
Use $1/2 (5/16 RP)
= $.69 MQ for 2 pks

Hefty One Zip Bags 13-18 ct box $1.66
Use $/1 MQ (1/20 RP)
= $.66

Irish Spring Bath Soap 3 pk $1.99
Use $.30/1 MQ (4/27 SS)
= $1.39

Stouffers Lean Cuisine 3/$9

Aunt Jemima Frozen waffles 2/$4

Turkey Hill Ice Cream (Pints) 4/$5

1 lb Bag Salmon Fillets $3.99

Shop Rite Cream Cheese (8 oz pkg) 4/$5

Shoprite Bacon 1 lb pkg 2/$5

Secret or Old Spice deodorant $1.99
Use $1/2 MQ (old spice) (4/6 P&G)
= 2/$3

Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup 4/$3

Banquet Pot Pie 5/$5

Luvs Jumbo Pk Diapers $7.99

Dole 1/2 Price Sale:
Classic Iceberg Salad (16 oz bag) $.99

Greener Selection Salad (12 oz bag) $1.14

Salad Blends (5-12 oz bags) $1.64

Caesar Salad Kit (9.9 oz bag) $1.99

Red Globe Grapes $.99 lb

Seedless Watermelon $.69 lb

Shoprite Italian Sausage $1.99 lb

Dasani 24 pk water $3.99

Popsicle FireCracker 4/$5

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad mixes $1.50Use $1/2 MQ (5/18 SS)
= 2/$2

Any sales I may have missed?

Rite Aid Deals Week of 5/25- 5/31