3/22/2010

TARGET DEAL!

This is a must try. I went to TARGET this am and got all of this and PAID $0.00 out pocket. They paid me! My total earned after the deal was $3.86!

Read how to get this amazing deal here http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2010/03/target-deals-free-sobe-life-water-cheap-hasbro-games/

February 2010

So here I am. January sort of flew by and left me with little to no posting time. A lot has been going on with the #1 think which is WORK. That has been a lot of time and focus as of late. Also, Darrell started taking some classes at Trident to keep himself going. He has applied at a couple of Masters programs and we are waiting to hear back so you can be praying for that.

Hamilton has started taking classes with the AKC which has been pretty cool and fun, she has learned a lot of neat tricks. A lot of the dogs in her classes are show dogs so its pretty intense but we have no intentions of showing her or breeding her at this point. Truman is doing well also he loves having a little sister, and having someone to play with. His mange has been completely clear since October so that is awesome hopefully it will not come back.

We are still doing lots of couponing. I did a challenge for the month of January which was the $40 eat from the pantry challenge. It went pretty well except for the fact that I have no stockpile like most of the other women who braved the challenge but its ok, we still only spent $75 and that is actually going to get us through to the 7th of February so I am very proud of this feet.

Our plans for the spring are to make one more trek to NYC before mid April & wait on the letters from the schools Darrell applied for. It closed today so anytime now. I am freaking out more than him, but if you know him you could assume just as much.

Last but not least everyone go see "Dear John" it comes out this weekend and our awesome brother Warren helped film the movie look for his name in the credits.

Publix Trip 11/14/04

Awesome Trip today at Publix. Great deals to note, they are all free....

Chinet Napkins 40-90 ct., at $1.89 (94¢)
-$1 off any Chinet product coupon (makes it free)

Kellogg’s Cereals 11.2-16.5 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
(use Target with $1 coupon makes it FREE)

Also, check www.couponmom.com

Betty Crocker Frosting at $1.71 (85¢)
-.50/1 Betty Crocker Frosting SS 11/15, 10/25 (makes it free)

Always take your $5 off $25 coupon from Rite-Aid

http://livecouponcodes.com/rite-aid-coupons-promotion-code

And always check Target's coupons, Publix is the best bc they take ALL competitors coupons :)

http://www.afullcup.com/target-coupon-generator

Sorry, I have been slack on the posting lately, I have been so busy with work and other things its been hard to find time to post but I hope everyone is finding great deals!

Also, I went shopping on Saturday night and I had a much better experience they were re-stocking all the sale items (usually I go on Sunday and everything is out so I have to get rain checks) And, its super slow on Saturday night so its not wild in there at all like it is Sunday and the week nights. Just a tip.

My total before coupons: $163.97

My total after coupons: $60.05

I am not very good at math but I believe that is like a 69% savings?

October savings

Hey all,

I have slowed down on my coupon blogging a little because I have been so busy. October has been my busiest month for Loose Ends I had weddings every weekend since the middle of September so I have just been rockin' and rollin'. I hope everyone had a great Halloween. I did very well even though I had little time this past month, so it shows no matter how busy you are you can always coupon.

OCTOBER BUDGETS:

TOTALS BEFORE COUPONS: $312.00

TOTALS AFTER COUPONS: $120.19

I believe that's like a 75% savings? No one said I was ever good at math, I do hair. :)

Publix deals 10/11/2009

My Publix shopping trip this week was small. I do a large trip every other week. But, I had to go in for these great deals.

I got everything you see in this picture above for a unbeatable price. Go to www.southernsavers.com and print out the shopping list for this week it is that easy!

Also, always go to Publix with your $5 off a $25 purchase from Rite-Aid they honor them and its a easy way to save!

The only things i purchased this week that I didn't have a coupon for and were not on sale was my 1LB. of shrimp and the bagels.

Also, the penny item this week was Coffee again. We do not drink coffee so what I am doing is putting a box together to donate to the DreamCenter food pantry. I encourage everyone to do the same as the food bank is at a low supply.

My total before Q: $41.33

My total after Q: $8.36

Did I mention that I spent $5.06 alone on the shrimp?

Target Big Savings 10/11/2009

Big Trip to Target this week. Don't forget Target is great because you can use their coupons and manufacture coupons.

Best deals Target offers coupons for Keebler product just go to www.target.com
So does www.coupons.com

They also have this thermometer on sale for $2.99 that is a awesome deal, and everyone really should have a up to date one at their home.

My total before coupons: $51.96

After coupons: $9.19

I have been asked for alot of tips and such lately, feel free to email me any questions you may have, I love this stuff and want to help others be FRUGAL as well :)

Ashdhinkle@gmail.com

publix deals 10/4/2009

Lots of Great deals this week. They have tons of B1G1 that match up with coupons from last weeks paper.

Go to www.southernsavers.com to find all match ups.

The best deal is the General Mills Cereal. They are B1G1 Plus there are plenty of printable coupons from coupons.com.

Also remember that Publix takes competitors coupons.

My total before coupons was $83.67

My total after coupons was $17.33

A savings of 80%

Coupon deals 9/20

This is just a idea for a treat to yourself. I went to Target today and got 6 Glade Tins. They were on sale 3/$5. Inside each tin is a $1.50 off coupon. Which will make the tins only $.16 cents. Also, this weeks Sunday in the paper is a $2.00 off purchase of any 2 glade products. I used this and got $1.52 overage.

Now, at Publix I did my large grocery shopping last week so this week I was just picking up AWESOME deals. I got Advance Sealed Crest Whitestrips which are usually $34.99 but are $5.00 off this month with the Publix advantage buy, I also paired it with a $10 off coupon I received in the mail from Proctor and Gamble, and then lastly there was a $7.00 off coupon in the newspaper on 8/30. Which made the Whitestrips only $12.99 AMAZING! I also saved a lot on Clorox wipes (these are great we use them all the time) They were on sale for $1.99 and had a $.50 off coupon on them, then there was a insert in the Publix flyer this week for $.50 off (which we doubled) bringing them to $.50.

The coupon flyer's this Sunday weren't all that great so I am assuming next week will be better.

Check out this awesome new website I found for free deals.

www.freesamplefreak.com

EXCITED ABOUT COUPONS.

(Its hard to see everything, but I also go $23 worth of meat, and a free re-usable Publix bag)
(Its almost as tall as me)

So as many of you know I have really been getting in to using coupons over the past year. It does take a little time and planning on your part if you you want to do it, so at first I was a little concerned because I really have very little free time. But, with that said the $$$$ I am saving is going to help me so much in the long run. Today was a awesome day, I did my shopping for 2 weeks, my bill when I was finished was $200 but then I handed the cashier all my coupons and I watched it roll down to $120. It was so awesome! (I would have saved more but I bought Vitamins which were $14)

Ideas for those new to the game:

Every Sunday get 2 newspapers.

Clip all coupons even if you do not use that product.

Pull out your store of choices weekly paper.

Match up the best sales with your coupon.

Write down everything else you need. (Stick to the list so you don't overspend)

Find coupons for the the other items you need online.

www.southernsavers.com

There is a few other great blogs to the right to follow for helpful ideas.

I enjoy going to Publix because they take competitors coupons as well.

If you have any other questions feel free to email me. I am by no means a master, I have met several of those awesome women and they have taught me alot, I am just trying to give a couple helpful hints to save your family $.