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The Children's Place Monster Sale

2009-07-21T12:02:00.002-06:00

The Children's place monster sale is going on now! Online or instore. Get cute clothes for your kids for cheap! LOVE IT!

Now take and addtional 40% off!

Toys R Us Clearance

2009-07-10T13:12:00.002-06:00

Hello, I am back! Hopefully for good, but its a roller coaster around here.

I went into Toys R Us today and they happened to be having a huge clearance sale. They had a ton of great deals. They have clearance is an additional 20% off and its throughout the whole store. Its worth checking out!

Always read the fine print!

2009-05-03T18:33:00.004-06:00

Talk about being upfront about "all you can eat"!
I came across this coupon and just had to laugh at this "good deal".

A good lesson to always read the fine print!

Free Dominos Med Pizza! ~Over~

2009-03-31T09:00:00.004-06:00

Yesterday I posted about this deal at Dominos, but what I didnt know, and am still not sure about but what I think happened is that they had this deal but you had to order before 9 am for the code to work. So it is over now.

I did get one for free and it was great! Sorry if you missed out, there will be more great deals coming up.

I am trying to be better about posting. I have just been really busy lately and my kids have been sick so I havent even hit any sales lately.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dominos pizza, not my favorite, but who can resist free pizza?

If you go to Dominos.com, order a med one topping pizza and then type in the coupon code: bailout

Schedule a pick up time and enjoy your free pizza! Yum!

PG Maceys Little Theatre ~March~

2009-03-01T06:21:00.001-07:00

Maceys offers free classes called the Little Theatre. They teach different things in these classes, and you can pick up flyers telling you about the class and the times of the class at the store.

But I wanted to do a quick post about some of the classes that the PG Maceys has for March:

Tuesday March 17th, KBYU Shared Reading~ Learn how to read to and with your child.

Tuesday March 24th, Neds Night Out ~ Ned McAurther Showing off his hotwings and sharing secret recipe, and other yummy foods

Wednesday March 25th, Feeding your family with food storage~ Learn all about corn

Friday March 27th, Year round grilling~ Learn about grilling meats and vegies, and marinades.

Tuesday March 31st, Easy Appetizers, place settings, napkin folding and more~ Making holiday get togethers easy.

visit www.maceyspglittletheartre.com for more info!

Winner of the billie brand giveaway!

2009-02-28T13:08:00.003-07:00

The winner is...

Coupon Person

Congratulations! Email me your address, and I will send them out to you! Flipflop241@gmail.com

Thanks to everyone who participated in the give away! Thanks to billie brand for doing this super cute give away!

billie brand Giveaway Over

2009-02-26T09:19:00.001-07:00

Thank you for participating in the billie brand bow giveaway. The winner will be announced on Saturday.

BILLIE BRAND ~GIVEAWAY!~

2009-02-18T14:44:00.007-07:00

billie brand Hair Bows!

Here are 2 super cute matching hair bows from billie brand! You can find out more about billie brand here, and now its time for the giveaway! There will be 1 winner.

Here are the rules:

1. Post a comment to enter the drawing.
2. Anonymous comments are not allowed.
3. You may only enter once.
4. February 25th will be the last day to comment.
5. Winner will be announced on February 28.
6. Winner will be selected randomly.

Good Luck!

billie brand!

2009-02-12T09:09:00.005-07:00

(Picture taken from billie brand site)

I love doing my daughters hair, so I am always looking for cute bows. I came across this internet store and found some bows that were just darling! I had to order some! They are SO cute, and great quality!

http://billie-brand.blogspot.com/

They arrived so quickly, I was surprised to be getting them so fast. They came in perfect condition and were just as I expected. I can tell she works hard on each one, and put so much time into them. They look so cute in my daughters hair. I definitely recommend billie brand!

She did send along some bows to do a give away so expect to see one in the next couple of days!

Bath and Body Works!

2009-01-23T08:17:00.000-07:00

The Big Semi-Annual Sale! Ends Sunday! Up to 60% off online and 75% off instore. Check it out here!

Borders - Tea for Two Party

2009-01-22T08:08:00.001-07:00

Borders Book store 2-4 pm. Stories, activities and even a tea party! This Saturday Jan 24! Great fun for kids!

Borders- Riverwoods
4801 N. University Ave

224-2720

LDS Film Festival at Scera Theater in Orem

2009-01-21T11:22:00.004-07:00

January 21-24.

From their website:

ADMISSIONS:

Individual Events:
$2.00......Opening Night Film
$4.00......Presentations
$6.50......Special Screenings
$6.50......Short Film Programs
$6.50......24-Hour Filmmaking Marathon
$6.50......LDS Film Forum
$6.50......Feature Film Presentations
FREE.....Award Ceremony
FREE.....Film Fair

Passes:
$25.00.....Day Pass Thursday
$30.00.....Day Pass Friday
$30.00.....Day Pass Saturday
$50.00.....Festival All Event Pass
$70.00.....Festival All Event Pass (incl. Script Workshop)
$40.00.....Script Workshop

Here is more information http://www.ldsfilmfestival.org/

and http://www.scera.org/app/webroot/events/view/83

Something fun for the family in Orem

The Childrens Place and Aeropostale

2009-01-21T08:07:00.006-07:00

I just got an email from The Children's place saying take an additional 50% off already reduced prices! They have some really great things! Check it out! Its Their Monster Sale.

Aeropostale sent me an email saying that their uniform essentials are on sale TODAY ONLY!!! Their website has items for 70% Off! I love aero! click here for the site.

Cheap/Free things to do with Young Kids

2009-01-19T15:36:00.003-07:00

I have been looking for cheap/free things to do with my kids who are 2 and 16 months. I have a small list of things that are free or cheap to do in Utah County.

~Jump on It- Kids 3 and under jump free, parents can watch for free. Also they have Mom and Me time on Wednesdays at 10 am. 1 adult jumps free and its 3 dollars for 1st child and 2 dollars for additional children. http://www.jumponitparty.com/

~Thanksgiving Point Farm Country- Kids 2 and under are free and its only $3.50 per adult, $2.50 for kids over 2. Season Pass is only $45 for whole family.
http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com/visit/farm_country/about/location_and_hours.html

~Orem Public Library Lap time- Tuesday Wednesday and Thursdays at 10 am It last up to30 minutes and is great for the young kids. Its free! (there is also story time for older kids on the same days at 10:30 also Free!)
http://lib.orem.org/

~Hogle Zoo- Kids 2 and under are free, Kids 3-12, $6, and one adult is $8. Season pass for family is $65.
https://www.hoglezoo.org/your_zoo_visit/your_zoo_visit/hours_admissions/

Let me know if there is anything to add for Utah County for free or cheap things to do with kids!

Old Navy and Target

2009-01-15T18:12:00.005-07:00

Old Navy started their sale today! at least the AF one. I would run there tomorrow and check it out! I found so much stuff, my kids are set until they are 5!

I guess Target (Orem) had their sale. I heard about it today, and rushed over there and found a few things left over, but not much. It was a weird sale because there are still items that are 30% off and even 50% off, so I am guessing those will have to go to 75% off as well, I just don't know when. Keep checking! The AF target hasn't had their sale yet so there is still hope!

Update on Old Navy and Target

2009-01-05T15:40:00.003-07:00

Old Navy's Sale did start today, but its not the sale everyone has been waiting for. All the clearance is up to 75% off. The Orem location had a bunch of girl things, but not so much boy things. But I did manage to get some really good deals.

The Cashier told me that the price of the item is the sticker price but I found that sometimes the price was lower then the sticker price. Shirts said 3.99 but I got them for .99 cents. Its worth checking out, and while your there head over to TJ Max and Ross, I found some great deals there too!

Target Toys are still 30% off. I am so excited for this sale. This is when I get my kids Christmas and birthdays, and presents for cousins and friends. I will keep updating! Hopefully they will go to 75% off quickly!

Old Navy Year End Clearance!

2009-01-04T06:38:00.001-07:00

Rumor is that the Old Navy year end clearance sale is on Monday Jan 5, TOMORROW!! I do not know this for sure, I have just heard on different sites that tomorrow is the day! I love Old Navy!

Target Toy Clearance!

2009-01-03T06:11:00.001-07:00

Once a year Target has a huge toy clearance. Many toys for dirt cheap! Its always in January, the toys start at 30% off and then go to 75% off! Its going to be soon! Keep watching for it! Right now the toys are 30% off.

The Old Spaghetti Factory

2008-12-30T06:20:00.002-07:00

The Old Spaghetti Factory is celebrating an anniversary on January 6th from 5 pm to closing. Prices are unbelievable for spaghetti dinners. $3.45 is the most expensive one on the menu!

They have 3 locations in Utah, one is in Orem! Check out the website for locations and menu and more information. http://www.osf.com/anniversary.html

Bath and Body works Sale!

2008-12-29T11:13:00.004-07:00

Bath and Body works is having their Semi-annual Sale, The big one! Signature Collections are only $3 and Lots of other things are on sale too!

Shop in store and Online! sale goes from today until the 31st!

After Christmas Sales!

2008-12-27T07:15:00.001-07:00

First off, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, full of love and happiness! But, don't forget to go shopping!

Right now,Target has their Christmas selection on sale for 50% off. It will soon go to 75% off, and then eventually 90% off. The selection will dwindle as time goes on, but things will be cheaper. Its up to you to decide if you want it at 50% off or take the chance of waiting and have it be gone! I would be checking there often for sales.

Also the toys are all on sale too. I found some great deals on toys for my kids back in their toy section. A lot of things are on clearance.

A lot of stores are having after Christmas sales. Check the stores often and good luck!

Clothes Shopping!

2008-12-15T09:36:00.005-07:00

I love clothes shopping more then couponing! Finding cute clothes for pennies is so thrilling to me. I pay about 4 dollars for a shirt, or pants for my kids, and about 6 dollars for an outfit for my kids. I wont pay much more then that unless its something they really need, or its really, really cute.

Sales times of clothes: I know that Target and Gap, and Aeropostale always have clearance racks. Other stores do to, but these are the stores I shop at a lot! I can go in there and always come out with cute things for really cheap. I have found shirts for me for only 3 dollars at Aeropostale, and a pair of jeans for only 13 dollars at the Gap. I am willing to pay about 10 dollars for a shirt, and about 15 dollars for jeans. I rarely pay more unless its something I feel like I "have" to have!

I typically buy clothes for my kids in advance. I will shop for summer clothes at the end of summer and buy them big so they will fit next summer. Same with winter.

I know that clothes tend to go on sale the first week in September for Labor Day sales. I like to hit the mall on Labor Day weekend. Thats the only one I can think of right now because I am not in shopping mode right now. I hybernate in the winter, 1 because its christmas season, and there are just way to many people out, and 2 because its soooo cold!

I have stopped shopping at second hand stores for things because I feel like I can get the things I am looking for new for probably a better price if I watch the sales and be patient!

A lot of clothes shopping is just hit and miss, (but not always), I check Gap, Aeropostale, and The Childrens Place, Target, and a lot of other stores often. Get to know the clearance racks, where they are and whats on them, at your favorite stores, chances are, you will find great deals if your patient and watching the sales!

Slowing Down

2008-12-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

I have a very large food storage. I have listed in a previous post how I don't have to buy things, and haven't had to buy certain things in years. I am so stocked up that I have taken a break from shopping. I only buy the things that I don't have, or that I need. Which is what I was doing before, but now its even less.

Since the sales tend to cycle, there is not much that I want right now, I will wait until the next cycle comes through.

Christmas is so crazy for me, I will hopefully pick up on posting after the holidays!

Stocking Stuffers!

2008-12-02T06:43:00.000-07:00

One place that I like to go to get stocking stuffers is All a Dollar, or Dollar Tree. I am sure most people know about dollar tree, Everything in the store is 1 dollar or less! They have bags of candy and toys, and everything for your child's, or your stocking.

I try to do more toys and gifts then candy. My kids are still little, and I don't want to end up eating all the candy, and I don't want them to have it either!

So when your thinking stocking stuffers this Christmas, or even gifts for friends and neighbors, think Dollar Tree.

Just one step closer to getting Christmas done!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T06:58:00.000-07:00

Enjoy your turkey and stuffing, have a wonderful day!

Zoo Lights!

2008-11-26T06:16:00.001-07:00

The Hogle Zoo is starting their Zoo lights on Nov 29. It will go from 5 pm-9 pm.

link here

From the Website:

Join us as we flip the switch to turn on our second year of ZooLights!
Opening night festivities include:

Santa flips the switch at 5 pm
First 200 guests receive a free ZooLights canvas bag!
Live music by Go Dog Go and Doc Young's Family Band
Opening Night Beastro Special: 1/2 off ZooLights lighted mug - ONLY $4 (regular $8)!
Holiday shopping at the Wild Zootique

It looks like a lot of fun if you arnt going anywere for the holidays! A great activity for kids and adults!

Black Friday is coming!

2008-11-25T06:04:00.001-07:00

Black Friday is coming, get prepared now for your shopping extravaganza. The day after thanksgiving is the biggest shopping day of the year. You can check out the deals at blackfriday.com.

I wont be going out this year. There is nothing that I really want. I am all done with most everyone on my list. I love facing the crowds so I will miss it, but not enough to go out with nothing to get.

Some stores even have the same deals online so you don't have to face the crowds if you don't want to!

Don't forget about Cyber Monday! Get all the online deals next Monday! The biggest shopping day online all year!

Rebates

2008-11-24T06:02:00.000-07:00

Lets talk about rebates.

A rebate is when a company says you buy this item, mail in a form, and the company will pay you back. In hopes that you forget and never send in the rebate.

There are many different kinds of rebates. There are store rebates where the store will give you the money back for the item, manufacture rebates, where the manufacture will give you money back for the item, and there are instant rebates where the rebate will be taken off at the register, you will not mail anything in for this type of rebate.

Rite Aid and Walgreens fall under the category of store rebates. The store is taking a loss on these items to give you the rebate. You mail your rebate to the store directly.

Beer rebates fall under the category of manufacture rebates. The Beer company wants to give you money back for the items you purchased. You purchase the items from the store, but the store has nothing to do with this type of rebates beyond the purchase. You send these rebates to the manufacture to get redeemed.

Instant rebates are rebates that are taken off at the register, so once your rebate has been taken off at the store, there should be no more work involved with this type of rebate.

I hope this answers some questions about rebates. Let me know if you have any questions about anything really (coupon, shopping, deal related). I am here to help!

Sparkpeople.com

2008-11-23T06:49:00.001-07:00

My husband and I have been wanting to watch our weight. We looked at Weight watchers and other plans but due to our cheap-wadness, we decided to go with Sparkpeople.com. They are an online program that is supposed to be just like weight watchers online program.

So far, we are in love with this program. It has meal trackers, fitness trackers, and even message boards where you can get extra support. We have been using spark people and are very happy and comfortable with it.

They also provide healthy recipes to try that are delicious! They have so much stuff, I cant even list it all. Check it out!

Jolly Time Popcorn at Albertsons

2008-11-22T06:32:00.001-07:00

Jolly time pop corn is on sale at Albertsons for 3 for 5. There is a rebate that you can pick up right at Albertsons for a $5 gift card to Albertsons when you buy 3 jolly time popcorns! Just mail in the rebate!

This rebate is safe to do!

Hogle Zoo

2008-11-21T06:53:00.001-07:00

Feast With the Beasts on Thanksgiving at the Hogle Zoo.

Last year, our elephants got a special 800-pound pumpkin to smash, and this year their great pumpkin will be even bigger! (from their site)

This could be great for families who cant make it home for Thanksgiving. Spend Thanksgiving with the animals at the zoo. I have never been,but I have heard its not too crowded and loads of fun.

Mervyns Sales

2008-11-20T06:47:00.001-07:00

Since Mervyns is going out of business, I have been watching them. Right now everything is 40-60% off. This will be really nice for Christmas gifts and things you love from there that you want to stock up on. So keep watching!

Haaga's Mattress~Great deal!

2008-11-19T06:02:00.001-07:00

I have found a great deal on mattress. The twin mattress is only $39. They are great for kids. My husband said it will last our daughter until she is 10. (she is 2 right now). We picked on up, but I am not sure how long this sale will run for.

Haagas Mattress Orem Location:
1032 So. State St.
802-6050

Concerns for Mail in Rebates

2008-11-18T06:26:00.001-07:00

My husband just sent me This Article about MIR (mail in rebates). Its not something that you need to be concerned about right now, just keep an eye out for any upcoming rebates during this holiday season. I just want to look after my fellow couponers!

Story Time at Borders

2008-11-17T06:29:00.000-07:00

I have gone to Borders a few times to get books and saw a flyer saying they have story time every thursday at noon. Its in the kids section of the store.

Borders- Riverwoods
4801 N. University Ave

224-2720

Get Free Stuff From KSL

2008-11-16T06:06:00.000-07:00

So, I have started to look on ksl for a few items, and have came across the free section. I talked about ksl in previous posts about getting stuffed gently used and how you can find great deals. Well in this free section, you can get stuff for free! I have seen Twilight Tickets for the midnight premier, fire wood, freezer chests, pets, a lot of baby items, and much more. They go so fast, so you have to call right away or else it will be gone.

Its definatly worth checking out.

To get there go to Ksl and the click on Classifieds, and scroll down until you see FREE and click there.

AF Dollar Cuts Anniversary Sale- TODAY!

2008-11-15T06:32:00.001-07:00

Today products are 20% to 40% off. Kids hair cuts are $8.50, and adults are $9.50. This is the American Fork location from 8 am to 7 pm. phone number- 492-2721.

I got this information from the Savvy Shopper.

Walgreens $5 off $20 purchase

2008-11-14T05:47:00.002-07:00

Another Walgreens Coupon for $5 off $20 dollar purchase!

get coupon here

Today and tomorrow only!

Neighbor Christmas Idea

2008-11-13T05:57:00.001-07:00

I know as the holidays are approaching fast, we stress and wonder what we should get for our neighbors for Christmas. I want to list some sites that I have found with plenty of idea. Some are quite original, and other fun and simple. You are bound to find something that you can do!

Deseret News Article
100 easy neighbor gift ideas
How to choose Christmas gifts for neighbors

There are a few ideas. I usually do a plate of goodies, but this year, I am doing a chocolate bar with a cute saying which I haven't decided on one yet, but I have a bit of time. Anyway, i hope this helps someone, and gets you in the mood for Christmas!

Free Kidney Screening

2008-11-12T06:32:00.002-07:00

There will be a free kidney screening on Saturday November 22.

LDS Church
1050 North 600 West
Orem

10 am-2 pm Saturday November 22

Call 226-5111 for an appointment

Sponsored by: National Kidney Foundation of Utah and Idaho
BSA Eagle Project

If your parents or siblings have diabetes or high blood pressure, or anyone in your family has kidney disease you should call to make an appointment.

I am definitely going to make an appointment for me and my husband.

Savers Veterans Day Sale TODAY!

2008-11-11T05:05:00.001-07:00

Today is Savers Veterans Day sale! Every used item is half off. 8am-9pm!

Here are 10 shopping tips for shopping at savers and other thrift stores. (taken directly from savers website Savers.com)

Top 10 Thrift Shopping Tips:

Dress to try things on quickly and easily, especially during busy sale days. Slip-on shoes, minimal layers, and thin, fitted undershirts are good options. A great tip for pants is to wrap the waistband around the neck - if the ends touch comfortably, they will more than likely fit.
Try things on and don't rely on tag sizes, because the clothing could have shrunk in the wash.
Look in multiple departments. A kid's large will sometimes fit, and girls can look for blazers and other pieces in the boy's department. Also, for accessories like belts and hats, check both the men's and women's departments which tend to have crossover items.
Look for good basic shapes and quality fabric, as dye can restore faded clothing to its original richness or change the color entirely. Need a black turtleneck? Pick up a white one and a box of black dye for a new-to-you basic.
Don't miss out on great shoes, which could easily be re-soled or re-heeled.
Stock up on inexpensive secondhand staples. Jeans, coats, turtlenecks, and sweaters are easily found in like-new condition.
Use slightly worn clothes and shoes as inspiring canvases to create personalized, "reconstructed" fashions. Bleach pens, paints, fabric scraps and beads are all good materials to create new fashions.
Check for holes, including the back of collars and sleeve seams. But remember, many nicks and spots are easily covered with fun appliqués and patches.
Shop early and often and keep an eye out for specials. Our stores often have Manager's Specials and other savings events, so keep an eye out for promotional signage when you are in the store. Also, sign up for our free E-newsletter to be alerted early to special sales and discounts.
Stay open-minded. With more than 5,000 refreshed items hitting the shelves daily, shopping our stores is a predictably unpredictable adventure!

Their website was pretty interesting. I was impressed.

Carls Jr.

2008-11-10T08:01:00.004-07:00

I love Carls Jr. They are kinda pricey, if you dont have coupons, but really good. One thing I have found there that is a great deal, is their .99 cent burgers and spicy chicken sandwiches. They are so big! Bigger then any other .99 cent burger I have ever seen. I love their fries too. They are crisp and they also have fry sauce! yum yum.

If you are looking for a cheap meal, get the .99 cent burger or spicy chicken sandwich. A meal is around 3 dollars.

What going to be on sale the month of November?

2008-11-09T06:19:00.001-07:00

NOVEMBER -
• Winter Apparel and Accessories
• Quilts and Blankets
• Heating Devices
• Turkey, Sweet Potatoes
• Canned goods (soup, chicken broth, condensed milk, veggies etc)
• Baking goods

Check out the whole list of Seasonal sales cycles here

Home Depot- Christmas Light Deal

2008-11-08T06:04:00.001-07:00

Home depot is offering to give you 3 dollars off your purchase of LED Christmas lights when you bring in your recycled lights to trade. Today and Tomorrow only! (Nov 8-9).

Limit of 5 $3 discounts per customer.

Check your ad or call the store for more details. You can check the ad online here.

Food Storage Tips

2008-11-07T07:08:00.000-07:00

The purpose of bargain hunting is to build your food storage so that you don't have to pay full price for anything. You just go to your basement and get what you need when you need it. One thing that needs to happen is food rotation. What good is stale, spoiled food? How much did you save on food that has gone bad? not much.

Do you buy it just because its on sale? Don't! If your family doesn't use it, it doesn't save you money to buy it. It doesn't do any good to spend money on it and have it sit on the shelf until it goes bad.

Check expiration dates on items before you buy them. Make sure that they have a long enough expiration date so you can put it at the bottom of your stash and rotate.

Sales this week! HOT HOT HOT!

2008-11-06T06:55:00.001-07:00

There are so many deals this week at Albertsons and Smiths. Lots of stuff on sale for dirt cheap and some even free!

Albertsons: General Mills promo: get $15 OYNO when you spend 30 or more on certain combinations of products.

Smiths: Mega event. Get $5 off when you buy 10 participating items with a limit of $15 per transaction.

You can check PYP for items and prices, or check your ads. There are just to many to list here.

PYP Smiths
PYP Albertsons

Have fun with these their HUGE!

The sales started Wednesday and will go until next Tuesday.

Halloween Clearance

2008-11-05T06:51:00.004-07:00

A lot of stores have their halloween items for 75% off! RUN!

Target
Kmart
Roberts
Shopko
many more!

I was able to get zip lock bags, Halloween costumes for next year, some boxes of pretzels and some other fun Halloween decorations for a great price!

I think Target will have the items at 75% off then take it to 90% off, but there wont be much left at that point.

Also, I believe that most places still have the candy at 50% off.

Mother's Cookies are no more!

2008-11-04T06:38:00.000-07:00

Mothers cookies are going out of business! No more circus cookies, no more taffy cookies! I am so sad! My kids will never remember the taste of a circus cookie. They were the best cookies ever! Stock up before they are gone! I have heard that some stores are putting them on clearance for .50 cents a bag. Get them while you c an before they are gone forever!

Satisfied or Not?

2008-11-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

Call the manufacture.

I have had 2 incidents where I have had to call the manufacture on a product. One was digorno pizza, and the other was Coca Cola.

I called digorno pizza to complain about the way the pizza cooked. I love their products and just cooked one the day before and it turned out fine, but this one didn't. I was really surprised when he offered me a coupon. I was like wow! The coupon was for a free pizza.

The coke one, I wasnt upset about and decicided to call just to let them know. My sprite can in my 12 pack had no sprite in it. It didnt leak or anything, just nothing was put in there. I called and guess what? they gave me a coupon for a free 12 pack of soda. awesome!

So the point is, if you are dissatisfied with a product you can call the manufacture and they will take care of you.

Also, if you love the product, you can call and tell them you love it, They will probably give you some coupons.

Just remember Be honest.

And The Winners Are...

2008-11-02T06:57:00.002-07:00

Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway. I really wish that everyone could have won. Thanks to Bellas Bows for the flowers to give away!

So, the winners are:

katie
and
crazycottonkids

Congratulations! katie gets pink and crazycottonkids gets purple!

Email me your address and I will send them out right away! Flipflop241@gmail.com

Free Bag from Target

2008-11-01T06:22:00.001-06:00

Ok, this is so cool. Target is offering a trade. You give them 5 of your target grocery bags, and they will give you a reusable tote bag.

Reusable tote bags are great. Harmon's gives you money back when you reuse your bags, or use a tote bag. So you can save even more.

So this tote bag is a start. You can get more info about your bag here.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T06:45:00.005-06:00

I hope everyone enjoys their Halloween!

OVER! I want to remind everyone that today is the last day to enter the contest for the Flower hair bows from Bellas Bows. Click here to see the contest and comment! OVER!

Also, don't forget to go shopping tomorrow and the rest of the week for Halloween clearance! Get your costumes for next year! Get decorations for next year! Get candy if you don't think you got enough already. Have fun!

The Childrens Place

2008-10-30T06:18:00.002-06:00

This week at the mall, The Children's Place is having a huge sale. Take 50% off the already reduced price. I got sweaters and shirts between 3-5 dollars. There are some good deals there for girls, but not really for boys. I think there were like 6 clearance racks for girls but only 2 for boys. There are coupons out there to get 15% off, what a deal! Even without the coupons, its a great deal!

Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

2008-10-29T06:04:00.003-06:00

One thing that I like to do on Halloween is to have Pizza for dinner. Its fast, easy and good. There are a few great sales this week on pizza.

*Harmon's has Digorno, California pizza kitchen and tombstone pizza on sale for 5 for $15. They are also offering a rebate form for 15 dollars off your purchase of 5 pizzas. So 5 free pizzas. You can pick up the rebate form in Harmon's. Check out their ad for more details.

The Digorno and California pizza kitchen pizzas are the single size pizzas for 1 person, but the tombstone pizzas are the regular size ones.

*Target is also having a deal on pizza. buy 3 Digorino pizzas (Regular size) 3 for $16 + a $5.00 gift card to use on your next purchase! The will give you the gift card at the register.

*Papa Murphy's, good ol' Papa Murphy's Jack O' lantern pizza only $5.99 each. Usually they have a limit of 3. This sale will go until Halloween night.

Any of these deals would be awesome for your beer pizza rebates if you haven't used them yet!

OVER Bellas Bows Giveaway! OVER

2008-10-27T06:12:00.004-06:00

Bellas Bows has given me 2 flower daisies to give away to 2 winners. One pink one, and one lavender one. Winners will get one flower each. Here is her blog. I did a review of Bellas bows, check here.

Here are the rules:

1. Post a comment to enter the drawing.
2. Anonymous comments are not allowed.
3. You may only enter once.
4. October 31st will be the last day to comment.
5. Winners will be announced on November 2nd.
6. Winners will be selected randomly.

Mervyns going out of business!

2008-10-26T06:49:00.003-06:00

I love to shop at Mervyns for my kids clothes and shoes. They had some great sales. I am sad to see them go out of business, but them going out of business means 1 good thing... Liquidation sale! everything must go. I have heard rumor that they must have everything gone by January so watch for some great prices from Mervyns.

Free Halloween Candy at Albertsons

2008-10-25T06:09:00.002-06:00

Albertsons has some great sales this week that will get you free halloween candy. 6 Hot pockets (coupons for these from paper inserts), 2 Hawaiian punch, and 2 Graham crackers were the ones I got. there are a few more. Buy a certain amount of each product and get a free bag of candy, or pizza. Must have the instore coupon, they are found all over the store at the Orem locations, and are in the ads. Free bounty paper towels when you spend 25 dollars or more! Great deals!

Great Price on Chicken at Maceys!

2008-10-24T06:08:00.003-06:00

Boneless chicken breasts are $1.19 a lb at Maceys this week. The only problem is you have to buy 40 lbs totaling $47.60. Great deal if you have the freezer space! This sale will go until Oct 28th.

10 Free 2-Liters at Albertsons

2008-10-23T06:07:00.001-06:00

Sunkist Orange, Seven Up, and A&W Root Beer are $1.00 each at Albertsons. If you buy 10, a rebate will print at the register for $10.00 back. You just mail it in with the items circled on the reciept and they will give you your $10.00 back! Its that easy!

Sunkist Orange, Seven Up, and A&W Root Beer are the only ones that will trigger the Catalina rebate, even though all the flavors are on sale.

Rite Aid- Free TV Converter Box

2008-10-22T06:51:00.001-06:00

You can get a TV converter box from rite aid for free this week with the Government issued coupon. go to this site: https://www.dtv2009.gov/ Sign up for your coupons and get your free box! You can go in get a raincheck while you wait for your coupon to come (if they don't have any in the store).

Orem Library- Lap Time

2008-10-21T07:12:00.000-06:00

The Orem public Library has this thing called Lap time. Its for babies and toddlers. Its held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, every week. It is so much fun! Someone comes and helps moms and babies sing and do finger plays. Some of the people are great! others not so great! but the kids love them no matter what! It starts at 10 am and lasts 20 minutes, and right after is Story Time. We tried that once, but had to leave early because my daughter is too young. That is for older kids.

Its free, and fun!

Bellas Bows

2008-10-20T06:14:00.006-06:00

I have a little girl and I love to do her hair. I love to experiment and make it cutesy and frilly. I found a blog that sells bows, flower clips, and beanies and more! Its called Bellas Bows. I just got my order and was thrilled!

Everything was perfect, she put them on a card to make them stay in place, and in little baggies, everything arrived perfect!

I ordered 1 beanie, 7 -2 inch flower clips, 2 bows, 2 large flowers. She was so nice, she threw in an extra 2 inch flower for free! These are great quality and exact color match of the pictures.

Here are pictures of some of the things I ordered.

I traded box tops for them! She needs box tops for her daughters school in Tooele that has just opened up, Settlement Canyon Elementary. She is looking for as many box tops as she can get. She also sells them, at a decent price of course.

If you are interested email her at bellasbows@gmail.com , she is easy to work with, and responded quickly to my emails. She got my order so fast! If your looking for bows, or beanies, or any accessories, check out her blog. I highly recommend Bellas Bows!

PS: A little preview: I will be doing a give away on my blog sometime this week. I will be giving away a couple of 2 inch flowers from Bellas Bows!

The search is over!

2008-10-19T06:03:00.001-06:00

I finally found a Halloween outfit for my son!I found it at Kmart! Its a cute Dinosaur, and I think it will be really cute on him. their costumes are all on sale, it was only 12 dollars!

Anyway, While I was at Kmart, I looked around at all their clothes. They have been having a clearance sale, its been going on for a while, but there was some cute stuff left. I was getting outfits for babies for only 1.99. Check it out, there is still some cute stuff left!

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

2008-10-18T06:18:00.002-06:00

So, I haven't found my 12 month a costume yet. Well actually that isn't true. I found him one at the DI for only 4 dollars. I have been looking for a costume for him for about 2 months.This week, I started frantically looking. I have a family party to go to on Sunday, and no costume for my son! so after going to the mall 3 times this week, and going to savers every day and finding nothing, I decided to go to Old Navy, Ross, and Tj Max with no luck. So headed to the DI. I was desperate to find anything. I found a decent one. Not my first choice, but I didnt care at this point, I was just happy to find anything and be done with looking!

I took it home and washed it, and it was so nice and clean. I tried it on him. It didnt fit! It was too small, he couldnt move his little legs, he couldnt crawl, he just kept rolling around and screaming.

So here I am with no costume for my son. I am so sad. Anyway I came acrossed this website. Not really helpful for me in my situation, but could be helpful for you. And I though some of the ideas were pretty funny and creative. Here it is.

Great Sales at the Mall this week!

2008-10-17T06:45:00.003-06:00

I went to the mall on Monday and Wednesday, and Thursday this week, you could call me a Mallaholic! I found some great deals at the mall this week!

Bath and Body Works is giving away a free lambi with any 15 dollar purchase. These are so cute and soft. The come in great with black, all black, white with brown, white with pink. On Monday I got the black one. I really want the white with brown one too! They spray one of their new scents on it too. Also with any purchase you get a gift guide. It has upcoming products and coupons in it! I got some wall flowers. Monday was the last day for the wall flowers. I just happened to be in there on Monday and got lucky. But go in and get a lambi!

Macy's had baby clothes and kid clothes for really cheap. I got some whole outfits for only $4.99, and some shirts for my daughter for 4.99. While I was there I was talking to an employee. She said they were going to have their 2 day sale today and Saturday. Also she said there will be trick or treating both days, and kids can dress up in costume and everything!

Mervyns is having a take 50% off the already 75% off price sale! I got a bunch of kids clothes, and jewelry and other items for really cheap! I am talking 2 dollars each!

The Childrens Place was having a sale too! So many sales this week! I got these two shirts for 4,99 each. Which I think is a bit much, but they were really cute.

Gymboree had clothes including these shorts for $4.99. I got these Bermuda shorts for my daughter. I didn't know they made these for kids!

I also saw a Kiosk for a store called Twilight Fanfare, for all of us Twilight Fans. They had all their items for up to 50% off! I would have stopped, but my kids were done!

Lots of sales at so many stores! I didn't even look at them all. Mariposa is going out of business and all their clothes are marked down.

Wendys Frosty Coupons Are Here!

2008-10-16T06:15:00.003-06:00

Every Halloween Wendy's has a coupon book for free frostys. They are 1 dollar and have 5 coupons for free Jr. frostys in each book. So basically its 5 frostys for 1 dollar or 20 cents each!

You have to wait until after Halloween to use them but they are good until Feb 9th.

I got 4 books because we have 4 people in our family. That makes it so we can go 5 times for a special treat for family night. We Love Wendys!

My Hair Stylist.

2008-10-15T06:22:00.008-06:00

I am very picky about my hair. If I like my hair, then I am a happy mom.

I went without cutting my hair for about a year because I had a bad experience with a hair stylist. I couldnt find one that I liked and refused to go to just anybody. I hate when people say its just hair, it will grow back, because it takes like 3 months to grow back! I want to look cute now!

One day my husband came home with this business card and said I should go to her to get my hair cut. I was very hesitant because the previous experience was really bad! I made the appt and have never looked back since!

I found her at the Metropolitan Salon in Provo, Charisse Williams. If you are looking for a new hair stylist, I highly recommend Charisse.

She cuts my hair exactly the way I want. I have always wanted long hair, but my hair is so thick and has a weird calic that makes it look like I have been wearing a pony tail. I have always had it short because I didn't know any other way.

I went into my first appt with Charisse, I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. I told her that I would like long hair, but I cant wear my hair long. and she said why? Why couldn't you have it long? and I said, I don't know, its too thick, I have never been able to have it long. and she said, If you want it long, we can do it long. And she did it long, and I have never gone back. I went from short and poofy to long and in style. She thinned my hair like you wouldn't believe. I didn't know hair could be thinned! I wish someone would have told me sooner! But now I love it, and I am growing it longer and longer.

She is fantastic!

Check out The salon's Blog. You can read about Charisse and other stylists at the Metropolitan Salon.

Metropolitan Salon
230 N University Ave
Provo UT 84601

Call Charisse to make an appointment:
374-3110
710-7789

Don't forget to tell her Flip sent you!

Pizza or Deli Rebate

2008-10-14T06:08:00.002-06:00

Here is one of the latest beer rebates. It would be good to use it on Papa Murphy's pizza. Get some free pizza! Or really cheap! I am not sure the prices on the pizza, but whatever you spend, you will get 15 back!

Save $15 on Deli items, Pizza or Chicken-minimum purchase of $15 required.
Offer valid on all deli items, including meats, cheese, platters or trays, chicken, fresh take ’n bake or frozen pizza, and all prepared foods from the deli.
no beer purchase required. Compliments of Budweiser.
Purchase must occur between 10/1/08 – 11/30/08. Received by 12/15/08

I have a few extra of these rebate forms if anyone wants them.

EZ Take Out

2008-10-13T06:08:00.000-06:00

We decided to try a new place to eat instead of our "usual" Chinese. We tried the EZ Take Out.
We had never been there before, and I can say we will never go back. The place wasn't bad, it was just over priced, and I felt like I could make the stuff at home and it would taste the same (or better).

We ordered 2 double burger combo meals and 1 burger for the kids to share. We got our meal and the burger patties were so thin that the 2 patties were actually like 1 normal sized patty. The meat was thin, but they tasted really good. (just not worth the money)

The fries were the shoe string fries you can buy at the store for .99 cents a bag. The didn't serve many with your meal, they came in this tiny tray. I was really shocked. One double patty combo meal cost $6.50.

We decided to try the "Wild Fries" with one of the meals, which are the shoe string fries covered with the "Special Sauce" then covered with cheese and fried onions. I didn't like them, but my husband did. He had to us a fork to eat them though. They cost .50 cents extra so his meal was 7.00.

They are having a special on their regular 1 patty burgers for .99 cents. We both agreed that it was a great deal for the burger for the kids. It was really big, and fed them nicely.

So the food was ok, but not worth the money. We will just have to keep going to Apollo Burger. It to is pricey, but so good! But thats for another review!

Halloween Clearance

2008-10-12T06:33:00.002-06:00

I went to Michaels and Roberts during the week, and they had their Halloween clearance at 50% off. They have some dang cute stuff.

I would still wait until it got closer to Halloween to buy anything because they might drop even more. But just keep an eye out at all stores for their Halloween clearance.

Stores used to clearance their holiday stuff the day after the holiday, but it seems that the last few years they have been putting it on clearance weeks before the holiday has even come.

Jump On It

2008-10-11T06:54:00.000-06:00

I love to take my kids to Jump On It. I have a 2 year old and a 1 year old. Well guess what? Kids 3 and under are free! So I take the kids, and I watch them play and leave when we want to.

The nice thing about Jump On It, is that there are 2 jumping areas. One for older kids, and one for kids 4 ft and under (and their parents).

I see coupons around for Jump on it for the older kids. But if you have kids 3 and under, Free is great!

Host a House Party

2008-10-10T07:00:00.001-06:00

What is a house party? Its a party that you host from your home, you get a lot of free product, coupons, and samples for you and your guests. Its a way to keep friends and families connected.

Check out this link to apply for your own house party!

http://houseparty.com/

Sign up and receive emails about upcoming house parties.

Basically a company wants their product to get out there so they form a party around their products and let you try their products for free. You have to apply, and you don't always get accepted to host the party.

Winder Farms?

2008-10-09T07:34:00.002-06:00

Ok, now its my turn to ask you all a question. What are your thoughts on Winder Farms?

I am looking into starting with them. There is a really great deal right now, goes until Oct 31, you can get it from the Utah Milk Man Gary. But you must sign up through him to get this deal.

I know that the products are more expensive, but I am concerned for my children and all the hormones that go into food now. I am willing to pay more, when I get discounts on other things.

I am interested in your experiences with Winder, and what products you like and anything else you think I should know about them. You can help me decide whether or not to sign up!

Haunted Village

2008-10-08T07:31:00.001-06:00

Among the shadows lurk the Terrors of the past Haunted Village at This is the Place Heritage Park.

I found coupons at the Orem Maceys for 2 for 1 admission, or $5 off 15.00 admission. (not recommended for children under 12) At the customer service desk.

The site says the coupons are available at Macey's and Dans http://www.thisistheplace.org/events/thv.html

Fine print on coupon:
2 for 1 valid Monday- Thursday. $5 off valid Friday and Saturday. Must present coupon at the time of purchase Valid October 10-31,2008. Not to be used with any other offer or membership discount.

Haunted House are costing more and more each year, this could save you a bit if you have a tradition to go, or just want to go to one this year!

Halloween Candy

2008-10-07T07:38:00.001-06:00

This week Rite Aid has halloween candy on sale for $1.99 for a fun size bag of Reese's, Hershey's or Snickers.

There are coupons out there for Hershey's, Reese's or Kit Kat size bags $1 off 3. and
M&Ms, Snickers, Milky Way, 3Musketeers, Twix, Skittles, Starbursts, $1 off 2.

$1.65 for Reese's or Hershey's

$1.49 for Snickers

Now is a great time to stock up!

A little Tip about P&G Inserts...

2008-10-06T08:19:00.000-06:00

Once a month the P&G insert comes in the paper. The coupons usually expire in one month. I decided to stop cutting them, keeping them around for when I need a coupon out of there. I only use one or two coupons out of there each month, It saves me so much time! Time saved not having to cut them, and time saved not having to throw them out of my binder when they expire!

Keeping Track

2008-10-05T08:07:00.000-06:00

I am going to share my cool toy with everyone. My husband made this for me because he is awesome. Its a spread sheet that tracks rebates, stores you go to, original cost of Items, how much you spend, and save. It is great for comparing months, seeing your spending go down, and your savings go up!

Download Now

To Kill A Mockingbird~Free from Orem Public Library

2008-10-04T07:46:00.001-06:00

If you are an Orem Resident, and like to read, the Orem Public Library is giving away a free copy of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird until October 17th. Only 1 copy per household.

Here is more information from there website: http://www.orembigread.org/

Walgreens $5 off $20 purchase

2008-10-03T07:15:00.001-06:00

Oct 3rd and 4th only. Another coupon from Walgreens!

Unfortunately, Walgreens has changed their fine print of the coupons, it now says excludes postage stamps. There are other exclusions so read carefully.

The coupon states that you have to use all coupons and discounts before you use this coupon, so you have to spend 20 dollars after all your coupons.

Here is the printable coupon: http://www.walgreens.com/hotbuys/default.jsp

Remember the sale is today and tomorrow only!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in Concert

2008-10-02T07:59:00.001-06:00

The legend of Sleepy Hollow is at the Historic American Fork Amphitheater October 3rd, 6-11th, and 13th.

When purchasing tickets online, enter the code SLEEPY08 for $5 off family ticket, or $1 off individual ticket!

From the site:

A Utah family friendly Halloween tradition, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in Concert brings Washington Irving's Headless Horseman to life with music performed by orchestra, sound effects artist, and fully costumed chorus and narrator. A Story in Concert™, Sleepy Hollow offers a complete story-telling experience supported by the mediums of music, theater and festival.

The perfect Halloween activity for kids (and a great date night) Sleepy Hollow ranks high among Halloween treats for Utah families. Please enter the Sleepy Hollow site for ticket prices and show information and to discover more about our colonial Harvest Festival, complete with historic games and activities for the whole family.

You can visit the site for more details: http://sleepyhollowshow.com/

Target In-Store Coupons

2008-10-01T07:24:00.001-06:00

Target has in-store coupons on their website at target.com, that you can use with or without manufactured coupons to get a better deal.

Instructions to get to their coupons:
1. Go to target.com
2. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page
3. Click on Super Target coupons + Specials
4. Click the big red print button ( Valid coupons must be printed with the red "Print" button.)
5. All the coupons should be checked, you can un-check any coupon you don't want.
6. Press Print

The great thing about these coupons is that you can print them right from your target store computers. The same machines that do the baby and wedding registries will take you to Target.com. You can save paper and ink.

Walmart?

2008-09-30T07:38:00.000-06:00

A lot of people think that shopping at Walmart is the cheapest way to shop. I disagree, I haven't shopped at Walmart in almost a year due to some bad experiences. I vowed never to go back, and I haven't since.

I have been able to save $1433.32 (2 months worth of savings) by using coupons and sales, without shopping at Walmart.

I now shop at Target and LOVE IT! I rarely have to wait in line at the check stands, they are cleaner, they have better customer service, they have better quality items, and I love their clearance sales!

Rice Wok

2008-09-29T07:22:00.000-06:00

If you live in Orem, and like Chinese food, you have to try this Chinese place called the Rice Wok.

http://ricewokrestaurant.com/

We love this place, we have a tradition to go once a week (but usually turns out to be once every 3 weeks), get a bunch of food, and eat leftovers for 2 days!

They are so good, and they have coupons!

Order a ham fried rice and get one free!
Free pot stickers on orders over $20 dollars!

The coupons are on their take out menu, you don't have to have the coupon to get the deal, just tell them when you call, or pick it up.

They have a small place to sit, but its best to order take out. They also have delivery although I have never done delivery.

101 Tips to Save Even More

2008-09-28T07:37:00.000-06:00

Here are 101 tips to save even more money on your grocery bill. Some of them I like and agree with, other I think blah, who would do that? But thats just me.

Check it out, I have learned a lot from it. Its a PDF file. I found this on another site on the internet.

Johnson Buddies Free!

2008-09-27T08:00:00.001-06:00

At Smiths, Target, and Walmart there are Johnsons Buddies for around .99 cents.

There are coupons out there for:

Tylenol Children’s, Children’s Motrin, Pediacare, Desitin, Johnson’s Buddies product, Johnson’s Bedtime Toddler Wash, and Johnson’s No More Tangles Shampoo and conditioner products, any excluding trial sizes. $3/3.

and

Johnson’s Baby product, Desitin product, Infants’ Tylenol, Infants’ Motrin, Mylicon, and Simply Soothing for Baby & child Noses, any excluding trial sizes. $3/3

At Smiths there is a catalina for $3 off 1 johnson product. You will get this when you buy 3 johnson buddies.

But Watch out at Target! They are not so nice about it. I was able to do it by buying another product so I would pay more then just tax.

These smell so good and are easy for kids to wash themselves. They last twice as long as regular soap. Here is a description and a picture of the soap.

Update on the Cornbelly's Corn Maze

2008-09-26T07:51:00.000-06:00

A couple of days ago I talked about Cornbellys Corn maze, look here. I now have a little more details. I heard rumor that the coupons didn't start until later in the day so I called Cornbelly's corn Maze to find out for sure.

The coupons start Friday (today) at 4 pm and go all day Saturday. Everything is included that would be included in the price of a regular priced ticket except the haunting because that doesnt start until next week.

Some things are never included like laser tag, and other games. So you will have to pay extra for those if you want to participate in those activities.

Cornbelly's opens earlier in the day on Friday, but the coupon is only valid at 4 pm and after. But it will be valid for Saturday all day!

Free Ice Cream- Cold Stone Creamery

2008-09-25T07:42:00.001-06:00

Today only, Cold Stone Creamery is giving away free ice cream to support the make a wish foundation.

Make-A-Wish Creations” inspired by Jack and Emily, two Wish Children.

Jack's Creation - Marshmallow ice cream with OREO® Cookies, Chocolate Chips and Fudge
Emily's Creation - Nutter Butter® ice cream with White Chocolate Chips, Kit Kat® and Yellow Cake

September 25th from 5:00 - 8:00PM, guests will be treated to a 3 oz. serving of Jack or Emily's Creation. All donations will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Here is their website for more details.

Thanksgiving Point Corn Maze

2008-09-24T07:30:00.001-06:00

Its that time of year. Haunted houses, corn mazes, and tricks and treats. One of my favorite holidays, Halloween. Thanksgiving Point Cornbellys Corn Maze has tickets on sale for this weekend for only .93 cents!

Valid Sept 26th and 27th only.

Check here for more info and tickets!

Check here for the website for the maze. Check out the regular prices! This is a steal!

An even better oreo deal!

2008-09-23T07:58:00.000-06:00

Ok, so there are many options for the oreo deal. look here and here. I have seen an even better deal. There are peelies out there for get 1 dollar off when you buy 2 packages of oreos. Use that with the instore coupon and you get 2 oreos for 2 dollars! Hurry the sale ends today!

Prescriptions at Albertsons

2008-09-22T08:33:00.000-06:00

I found out that Albertsons in Utah will no longer accept competitors coupons for prescriptions starting Oct. 1. They said it would be all locations. I was at the Albertsons at 1600 N Orem.

Free Birthday Cake on First Birthday at Albertsons

2008-09-21T07:46:00.000-06:00

Albertsons Bakery offers a free birthday cake on your childs first birthday! Its an 8x8 round single layer and they have 8 different decorations you can choose from and they will write whatever you want on it, and its Free!

I found this deal at Albertsons Orem Utah Center Street. Check you Albertsons to see if they do it in your area!

Dont Go Overboard!

2008-09-20T07:24:00.000-06:00

Its really easy to get caught up in a good deal. Buying things you don't really want, or need, You think its saving you money, but really your just throwing your money away.

Buying too many of an item that is going to expire before you can use them.
Buying items just because they are a good deal that you aren't going to ever use.
Buying items that you don't like, just because they are a good deal.

I know these seem like common sense, but really when you get caught up in a good sale, you can really go overboard.

Its all a learning experience, and the good thing about nonperishable food is that you can donate it to the food bank, or food drives. A great way to rotate your food storage if you buy something you decide you didn't like after all.

Even better Oreo Deal!

2008-09-19T07:46:00.000-06:00

Albertsons is having a sale on their Oreos as I mentioned here.

There are peelies on oreo bags that say buy 1 oreo get 1 dollar off milk. I found the peelies at Orem Center street Albertsons.

So buy 2 packs of Oreos use the instore coupon to get them for 3 dollars. and use 2 milk peelies.

So you get 2 gallons of milk and 2 oreos for 6 dollars total!

Free Mac and Cheese

2008-09-18T07:46:00.000-06:00

I mentioned in a previous post about Mywesternfamily.com. Check it out here.

I thought this weeks free deal was worth mentioning. Free Western Family Macaroni and Cheese with coupon found at mywesternfamily.com. Watch the clip and print the coupon.

Oreo Cookies and more!

2008-09-17T07:21:00.000-06:00

I don't know about you, but at our house, we love Oreos! Double Stuff Oreos. Right now at Albertsons Oreos and Chips Ahoy Cookies are on sale for 2 for 3 dollars with the in-ad coupon. There is a limit of 2. 14-18 oz.

yum yum.

Also if you spend $25 in one order, you can get a free Tree Top Apple Juice 64 oz with in store coupon

They are also having a great sale on cereal. There are to many "options" you will have to check your ad.

The First Few Months

2008-09-16T09:33:00.000-06:00

The first few months of using coupons can be deceiving. You may feel like your spending the same, or more money. I know I did. But I could see that I was bringing home a lot more groceries then I did before coupons.

After a few months of stocking up on items, you start to settle down, look at the sale, and say, thats a good deal, but I don't need that, I don't need that, I don't need that. And you realize that your monthly budget can go down, and you are spending less. It takes about 3 months, more or less, but when it happens, its a very noticeable change.

The first 3 months, I was overwhelmed with coupons. I felt like it was a full time job. My husband was worried about money and how much I was buying. He would say, I know its a good deal, and I can see that coupons are a good thing, but I hate to spend that much money! I would remind him that it take time to start seeing the savings, to be patient. And then all of a sudden, I didn't feel overwhelmed anymore, I didn't feel like it was a full time job, and I could even point out some good deals in the ads.

You will start to remember what coupons you have, so you can easily point out the good deals in the ads, and everything will become easier. It just takes time, practice and patience.

Using Coupons the Right Way.

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Using coupons can give you a rush, or a thrill when you get a really good deal. But we have to remember to be honest to get that deal. We need to make sure that we are using the coupons properly and ethically.

1. Make sure the items that your getting match up to the coupon. Size, brand, amount of items, and everything that you need to make that coupon work.
2. Make sure your coupon has not expired.
3. Read the fine print. Make sure everything has been met to be able to use that coupon. If it says only one per transaction, don't try to use more then one.
4. Do not copy coupons and try to use them. Its illegal.

There are many more things that we need to watch out for to be honest with our coupons. Its getting harder to use coupons because of people who abuse the system. A lot of stores in Utah County are not taking printable coupons any longer because of coupon fraud. Walgreens is cracking down and its harder to get good deals there. A lot of these stores have lost money due to bad coupons.

Lets try and be honest and ethical. Make the stores like us and want us to come back and shop there.

Rainchecks

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When you go to the store for your item and find that the shelf is clear, no need to stress, get a raincheck. A Raincheck will allow you to get the item for the price you want at a later day when they have the item in stock.

Some stores have expiration dates on their rainchecks. I know that Albertsons' policy just changed to one month for your rain checks.

But its just something to know, you don't have to be frustrated that you wont get your item, you can just get it later. Just hope that your coupon doesn't expire before you can get to the items!

Transfer or New Prescriptions

2008-09-13T08:34:00.000-06:00

Did you know you can make money by filling a prescription? There are many coupons and deals floating around where you can actually make money or get your prescription for free!

Right now, Rite Aid has a promotion going on until the end of November that says, transfer your prescription here, and get a Free $30 dollar gift card. All you have to do is transfer your prescription from a different store other then another Rite Aid, and they will give you your gift card.

There are some limitations you will have to ask your Rite Aid pharmacy if the deal is going on at your location, if the deal will work for you, and see if you can get a hold of the coupon!

Just keep your eye out for deals on prescriptions. Now you can find something good about filling a prescription!

SLC's Dine O' Round

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Dont forget about SLC's Dine O' Round! September 12-September 27 This is a great way to try those restaurants that you don't ever go to!

I doubt that my family will participate because we don't go to SLC very often, and its not worth the gas to drive there just for dinner, but if you live in SLC you can take advantage of it!

From their website:

Fall Dine O' Round; September 12-September 27, 2008. Patrons are able to choose from a two-course lunch for $10, or a three-course dinner priced at either $15 or $30 per person. Downtown Dine O' Round is an ideal way to explore new restaurants or revisit old favorites. There are no coupons, no punch cards, and no strings attached!
As a reward for your support of Dine O' Round, Utah Symphony and Opera offers a 10% discount on any performances in September. Just use the promotion code "dineoround" when you're purchasing tickets online, on the phone or in person. Visit www.usuo.org for performance schedules.

Dinner and a show!

Check out the website for more details and which restaurants are participating!

http://www.downtownslc.com/events/dine-o-round.htm