Works for Me Wednesday: Cleaning Crocs

A friend told me a few years ago that
she cleans her family's Crocs in the dishwasher all the time.

I always thought it was an odd idea until my son started wearing Crocs. That means 2 of the 3 of us wear them most days of the week, at least around the house. I quickly decided to try the dishwasher tactic last year. Success!

I've tried top rack placement in our regular dishwasher cycle and been pleased with the results. It's easy, it keeps me from scrubbing mud off, and it's super clean. At first I was concerned about getting mud on our dishes, but the high temperature of the dishwasher seems to get rid of it, further putting my concerns about germs to rest...

Try it sometime! Works for me!

Tuesday Deals Roundup: My Inbox

Here's a sampling of some deals that have hit my inbox recently:

• Through Wednesday at midnight, shop stila.com with the coupon code JEWEL to get free shipping on any purchase. Free samples come with your order, too!
  
  
• Tomorrow (Wednesday), at Toys"R"Us stores, get My Little Pony playsets and ponies BOGO, or save 25% on lawn games (croquet, etc.) with this coupon.
  
  
• This is really only a worthwhile deal if a) you've needed a wardrobe overhaul for some time, and b) you are a BIG fan of JCrew, and c) you know with a high degree of confidence what your JCrew size is (since all sales on final sale are final). Through April 1, use code EXTRA30 at checkout to get free shipping on all orders of $150 or more and an extra 30% off final sale items. The $150 minimum is AFTER the 30% discount, so to score both, you must essentially buy $225 worth of stuff (minus $75, equals $150). Which, at JCrew, is like, 3 pair of socks. ;o) Get a measly 1% cash back when you click through to the JCrew website via eBates. (But, $1.50 is a $1.50...)
  
  
• At Yankee Candle, large jar candles are Buy 2, Get 1 Free through April 18. Use code XF003A5 to get the promo online ($5 flat rate shipping), or print the in-store coupon here.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up under our Ebates referral link here, we will receive Ebates cash back thanks to you.

DIY: Safari Themed Baby Shower

Some friends and I threw a baby shower for another friend in our bible study last weekend. She & her husband have chosen a "Cottontales Paradise" theme for baby's nursery, so we went with the safari animal theme for her shower. For this week's "Do it Yourself" day over at A Soft Place to Land, I'm including some pictures from our celebration.

We had a lot of fun with it! If you've been reading here for any amount of time, you know that I(Mel) am a baker. I enjoy baking for others, especially when it comes to special occasions. And with my career in event planning, I especially love to host and throw parties.

One of the co-hostesses made the. most. amazing. diaper cake. ever. Don't you agree?

Another brought decorations and paper goods. Others contributed delicious food.

One of the guests was super creative with her bathtub themed gift,

involving her 4-year-old in the wrapping.

And as you can see from the first picture, I went a little overboard baking 2 cakes and dozens of sugar cookies. I'll be posting more information and the full description of what I baked at a new blog I've started with baking buddies. Stay tuned!

I really enjoyed meeting a faithful RU reader and showering our mutual friend. Blessings, J & T!

Restaurant.com: 80% off gift certificates through 3/31

We posted last week about a great Restaurant.com deal, but this week it's even better! As usual, as the month end nears better promotion codes are available.

Through tomorrow 3/31, get 80% off gift certificates at Restaurant.com using code COOK. Sweeten your savings by shopping through Ebates to get an additional 15% back!

Sounds like a good filler for an Easter basket if you're looking for ideas.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up under our Ebates referral link here, we will receive Ebates cash back thanks to you.

IHOP - Kids eat FREE every day in April, 4-10 p.m.

I just saw a very exciting ad on TV. IHOP is willing to feed your younguns free dinner every night in April!

This is why I LOVE my DVR!

With the screen paused, the fine print read:

Receive one free kid's meal with each adult entree purchase. Offer valid on "Just for Kids" menu items only. For a limited time at participating restaurants.

Needless to say, this is a great way to snag some cheap eats, especially in scenarios (feeding visiting family, post-sports-practice dinners) when you need to feed a bunch of kids cheaply and quickly. Just remember to tip your hard-working server based on the would-have-been value of your check.

Find your local IHOP location here - and remember to call ahead to make sure that your location is participating!

Menu Plan Monday - Roasted Wasabi Asparagus!

With my daytimes being so intense/unpredictable lately due to a very hungry/cuddly baby, I'm trying to devise a menu based on non-specific baking/cooking times, or items able to be mostly preassembled the night before.

But: Asparagus is cheap ($1.69/lb.) at Giant this week! Anybody who's been following this blog for a while knows what an asparagus fanatic I (A.) am. Truly, my family's less-maniacal (yet amicable) feelings for it is the only reason I don't serve it every lunch and dinner while it's in season. :) In honor of Spring 2010 Asparagus Season, I've included my roasted wasabi asparagus recipe below.

Other Giant sale items making it into this week's menu plan: $1.66/lb. strawberries and Cracker Barrel cheese.

Monday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with raisins, milk - had thawed some chocolate chip pumpkin bread yesterday, so that was breakfast with banana!
Lunch: Spinach salad with papaya, cheddar, avocado, ranch
Dinner: Baked potatoes with toppings, wasabi asparagus

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Maple sausage, microwave "fried" eggs, milk
Lunch: Banana peanut butter smoothies, Trader Joe's Jaipur Vegetables
Dinner: Spinach salad with (made ahead) antipasto salad: couponed Hormel pepperoni, mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Mango crumble (made ahead with couponed Dole frozen mango chunks), milk
Lunch: Spinach omelettes, sliced apples
Dinner: Garlic ginger shrimp and broccoli

Thursday:
Breakfast: Strawberries (on sale at Giant) and bananas, slices of Cracker Barrel cheese (also on sale at Giant), milk
Lunch: Tuna salad (made ahead) on spinach salad with tomatoes
Dinner: Crock pot chicken with carrots, leeks

Friday:
Breakfast: Crustless quiche (made ahead), banana, milk
Lunch: Miso (broth made ahead) with spring onions, tofu, and brown rice
Dinner: BLT shrimp salad, strawberries

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Roasted Wasabi Asparagus:

In a 1 gallon zip bag, mix:
Generous amounts of: Wasabi paste
(Wasabi paste is sold in Asian section of your grocery store, Target, or WalMart, or Asian grocery stores - 1 tbsp. gives a vague taste, 2 tbsps. a bit of kick, 3 tbsps. considerable heat, 4 tbsps.+ = five-alarm-clear-your-sinuses)
Non-flavored oil (extra light virgin olive oil, safflower oil, etc.)

Small amounts of:
Ground ginger
Salt
Pepper
Sugar (if you like your heat bolstered with a bit of sweet)

The ratios here depend on your desired effect, but you should end up with a generous amount of marinade, a thinned out green paste. Cut 1-2 lbs. asparagus stalks into thirds, and then place pieces into gallon bag of marinade. Shake well to coat evenly. Place on foil-lined sheet and put in oven or toaster oven at 450 F for 13 minutes (this is for tender-crisp just barely blistered on the outside texture).

Harris Teeter: Triple Coupons through 3/30!

If you haven't visited Harris Teeter yet to capitalize on Triple Coupon savings, it's not too late! The promotion lasts through Tuesday, March 30.

I (Mel) had a great run there and might go back for more! Click here to read about my first run.
Mrs. Moneysaver has a great list of coupon matchups here.

Here are the promotion details:
Wednesday, March 24 thru Tuesday, March 30, 2010
We will Triple Manufacturer Coupons up to $0.99 Face Value!
Effective 7:00am Wednesday thru Midnight Tuesday

For the store's full coupon policy, click here.

To find a store near you, click here.

Hard Times Cafe Coupon: Free Chili Mac with purchase through 3/31!

We know some of our readers like Hard Times Cafe. If you'd like to get yourself a coupon for Free Chili Mac with any purchase, head over to Frugal Friends for the scoop.

The coupon must be used while eating in and expires March 31.

I just might go myself!

Thanks, Laura!

Super Savings Saturday: Triple Coupons at Harris Teeter!

Time for Super Savings Saturday!

Both A. and I have been in survival mode this week with husbands out of town. It was my second back-to-back week of my husband being out of town, and boy are we glad to have him home!

I also got to experience my quarterly migraine, and I don't remember much about Wednesday because of it! I've been thanking God for produce in the fridge and easy-to-prepare options in the freezer this week because cooking just wasn't happening between lack of sleep and migraine world. If you've ever had one, you'll understand what I'm sayin' when I say that I go to a different place when I have one! I'll call it Migraine World.

I did have some time Thursday morning to scout out the triple coupon deals at Harris Teeter. A new one opened up in Fairfax (Pender Village), so I've decided to try to familiarize myself with the store. The mid-morning customer service was fantastic since I needed to sign up for a VIC card and ask a couple of other questions.

Thanks to Moneywise Moms, I went with a few additional printed coupons in hand, only to find that my HT location doesn't sell Ronzoni pasta. Alas! I spent $2.53 for over $18 worth of groceries. The cashier said "Wow!" after scanning all my coupons. Can't beat that!

5 Reasons to Visit Giant This Week - including DOLLAR DOUBLERS and FREEBIES! - 03/26-04/01

Woo! Many Giant ads have dollar doubler coupons this week. You can use four of these in a purchase over $15 to double the value of four $1-valued coupons (making your total savings $8). They are seldom available anywhere but in the mailed-to-your-house Giant ad, so save the ones you receive in the mail!

1. StarKist Solid White Tuna (Canned) or Chunk Light Pouch, 10/$10
   $1/2, February Family Circle, Women's Day, or Better Homes and Gardens
   $1/2 pouch products, 02/14 RP
   Final price when dollar doubled: FREE!
   
   
2. Green Giant Boxed Vegetables, 10/$10
   $0.50/1 ANY Green Giant Frozen Vegetables
   Final price: FREE!
   Also:
   $1/3, 02/21 SS, Final price: $0.33/box
   $0.60/3, 02/07 GM, Final price: $0.60/box
   
   
3. Stouffer's Classic Entrees, 4/$10
   $1/1 when you register
   Final price: $0.50 if it dollar doubles!
   
   
4. Classico Pasta Sauce, BOGO (Save at least $2.50)
   $1/2
   Final price: $0.50 FOR TWO JARS if this dollar doubles!
   Also: $1.50/2 Classicos and Fresh Beef (03/14)...basically get two jars of Classico and some beef for $1, plus the cost of your beef.
   
   
5. General Mills Cereal, save $4 on 4
   Assorted varieties and sizes
   $1/2 GM coupons
   $1/2 GM Bricks-type coupon
   $1/2, 03/07 SS and 03/21 SS
   Final price if you dollar double two $1/2 coupons: $8 off 4, not too shabby!
   
   
6. BONUS reason: Post Honey Bunches of Oats Creal, Grape-Nuts, or Shredded Wheat, save $5 on 3 (must buy 3)
   $1/2 Honey Bunches of Oats or Just Bunches!
   (Side note: I discovered by experimenting that if you pulse Just Bunches with butter in a food processor and press it in the bottom of a springform pan, it makes an excellent cheesecake crust!)
   $2/1 Shredded Wheat, Grape-Nuts, or Riasin Bran
   Final price if you dollar double one HBO coupon and use the printable $2: $9 off three boxes of cereal...sounds like close to free to me!
   
   
7. BONUS reason: Ore-Ida Bagel Bites, 2/$4
   $1/1
   Final price: FREE!
   

PLENTY of other deals and FREEBIES below, so check'em out!

Other Reasons to Visit Giant This Week:

Perdue Boneless Chicken Breast, BOGO (Save $4.99/lb.)

Beef Eye Round Roast, $2.99/lb. (Save at least $2/lb.)

SUPER G Spiral Honey Glazed Sliced Ham, $1.28/lb. (Save at least $1.91/lb.)

Sugardale Smoked Ham Shank Portion, $0.99/lb.

Semi-Boneless Beef Rib Roast, $4.99/lb. (Save at least $5/lb.)

Shady Brook Farms Fresh Turkey, $0.99/lb. (Save at least $0.40/lb.)

Shady Brook Farms Turkey Breast, $1.49/lb.

Hillshire Farm Deli Select Ultra Thin Lunchmeat, 3/$10
$1/2 03/14 RP or $0.35/1 03/14 RP
Final price: $2.33-$2.63

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, BOGO (Save at least $4.39)
$1/2, 01/31 or 03/21 RP
Final price: Two for $3.39 (~$1.70 each)

Country Style Pork Ribs, $1.69/lb. (Save at least $1.30/lb.)

Medium Large Cooked Shrimp, $6.99/lb.

Jumbo Raw Gulf Shrimp, $7.99/lb.

Fresh Sea Scallops, $9.99/lb.

Asparagus, $1.69/lb. (Save at least $1.30/lb.)

Fresh Strawberries, 1 lb., 3/$5 (or $1.66 each, save at least $1.32 each) This is a stock-up price if you need to freeze strawberries for any reason! It might get lower than this only a couple of other times this year, probably during the summer.

Collard, Kale, Mustard, or Turnip Greens, $0.69/lb.

Pineapples, $2.99/ea.

Nature's Promise Organic Salads, $3.49 (Save about $0.50/box)

Giant Butter, $1.99/lb.

Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese, 2/$5

Giant Fancy Shredded Cheese, 2/$4

Giant Sour Cream, 2/$3

Giant Cream Cheese, 3/$4

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, 2/$4
$0.50/2
Final price: $1.50/ea.

Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Cookie Dough, 2/$5
$1/2 any cookie dough
Final price: $1.50/tube

Reddi-Wip, 2/$4
$0.50/1
Final price: $1

Sorrento Ricotta or Mozzarella Cheese, $2.99

Freschetta Pizza, $5.99
$1/1
$1.25/1, 03/07 SS
Final price with dollar doubled $1 coupon: $3.99

Mrs. Smith's Bake & Serve Pies, 2/$6
$0.75/1, 03/21 SS
Final price: $1.50/each

Heluva Good! Dip, 3/$5

Giant Long Grain Parboiled Rice, 10 lb. bag, $4.99

Emerald Peanuts, BOGO
$1.50/2 or $1/1 Emerald Nuts, 03/14 RP
Final price: Unknown...

Keebler E.L. Fudge, 2/$5

Swanson Broth, 5/$4
$0.50/4, 03/21 SS
Final price: $0.55/can

Duncan Hines Layer Cake Mix, 10/$10
$1/1 Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting
Final price if dollar doubled: $2 off the cost of the cake and frosting

King Arthur Flour, 2/$5

Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 2/$3
$1/2, and maybe coupons.com
Final price if dollar doubled: $0.50/box!

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, 2/$5

Dole Pineapples 10/$10
$1/3, 03/21 SS
Final price: $0.33/can

Progresso Light Soup or Reduced Sodium or High Fiber Soup, BOGO
$0.25/1 Light Soup, 02/07 GM and 02/21 SS
Final price: Around $1.50 for two cans of soup

Sunbeam or Blue Ribbon Sandwich Bread, BOGO

Juicy Juice, 2/$4
$1/1 may apply; not sure
Maybe free?

Tropicana Pure Premium, Trop50, or Dole Refrigerated Juice, 2/$5
$1/2, 02/21 RP or $1/1 (Trop50), 03/14 RP, also check here
Final price: As low as $0.50 for a carton of Trop50 if you dollar double!

Pepsi 12-packs, Mix and Match, 4/$10, must buy 4

Coke 2-Liters, 10/$10

Maxwell House Coffee or Starbucks Coffee, $5.99
$1/1 Maxwell house, 03/21 SS, Final price if dollar doubled: $3.99
$1/1 Starbucks (March All You), or $1.50/1 Starbucks, 03/21 SS, lowest final: $3.99

Tampax Pearl, $3.99
$2 coupon, 03/07 P&G

Ricola Natural Cough Drops, 2/$4
$1/2, 01/17 SS
Final price when dollar doubled: $1/bag

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Natural/Organic Foods Deal

Use your Giant card and purchase $15 in the participating section (page 4) and you'll receive a checkout coupon {= Catalina} for $5 off your next shopping order.

Kashi Entrees, $3.49

Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal, $2.99

Kashi Organic Promise Cereal, $3.29

Kashi Granola Bars, $2.99

Kashi Cereal in a Cup, 10/$10

FruitaBu Twirls, 2/$5

Bear Naked All Natural Granola, $3.99

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FREE King David or Aviv Matzos with $25 purchase and coupon. See how I covered this repeat freebie coupon a couple of weeks ago.

$2.99 with a $25 purchase and in-ad coupon (Manischewitz or Streit's Matzos).

Kedem Grape Juice, 2/$5

Gold's Borscht, 2/$3

Manischewitz, Osem, or Streit's Egg Matzos, $2.99

Streit's Matzo Ball or Matzo Ball Soup Mix, 5/$5

Dr. Brown's Soda, 10/$10

Kedem Sparkling Grape Juice, $2.99

Granny's Marshmallows, $1.99

Savion Fruit Slices, 2/$4

Streit's Macarooms, 2/$5

Joyva Ring Jells, $2.99

Kedem Apple Juice, 2/$3

Rokeach Memorial Candle, 2/$1

Gold's Horse Radish, 2/$3

Ungar's Blintzes, $4.99

Ungar's Gefilte Fish, $4.99

Tabatchnick Chicken Broth, 2/$4

Empire Kosher Cut Up Chicken, $2.99/lb.

Empire Kosher Frozen Turkey, $1.99/lb.

Acme Nova Smoked Salmon, $4.99

Ba-Tampte Pickles, 2/$6

Fresh Horseradish Root, $1.99/lb.

Beets, 2/$3

(Honeydews are $2.99/ea., but 2/$3 at Bloom this week!)

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Save $3 off your order instantly when you use your Giant card and purchase $10 worth of participating Dove items in one transaction. This says "*After savings and coupons" which I don't remember seeing attached to one of these deals before, so be aware that you may need to get to your $10 after all other discounts.

Dove Clinical Deodorant, $7.99
Dove Deodorant, 2/$4
$1.50/1 deodorant, April 2010 Allure

Dove Body Wash, Bar Soap 6-pack, or Hand and Body Lotion, $5.99
$1.25

Dove Shampoo or Conditioner, $2.99
$2

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$0.99 Sale - special deals:

Crest 3.5 oz. toothpaste

Right Guard deodorant, 2.8-3 oz.
$1.50/1 Right Guard Total Defense

Reach Crystal Clean Toothbrush
BOGO, 12/06 RP, 01/03 RP2
$2/1, 06/21/2009 (expires 05/31/2010)
$1/1, 03/07 RP, 10/18/09 RP
$1/1
Final price: FREE!

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Farberware Kitchen Tools, Buy 2 get 1 FREE

Hefty EZ Foil Bakeware, Buy 2, get 1 FREE

Pyrex Glass Bakeware or Storage, BOGO

Sylvania Double Life Line (Select Fan, Appliance, Spot, Flood, and Night Lights)
Buy 2, Get 1 FREE

Sylvania CFL Specialty Bulbs, BOGO

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Vanity Fair Napkins, $1.99
$0.50/1, 03/14 RP
Final price: $0.99

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, 2/$4
$1/2, 03/14 SS
Final price, dollar doubled: $1/ea.

Hefty One Zip Bags, 2/$4
$1/2, 01/31 RP
Final price, dollar doubled: $1/ea.

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Get $5 off your next shopping order when you buy $30 or more in iTunes Gift Cards.

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Easter Fun for Every Bunny
Saturday April 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunts 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour for kids 6 and under and 7-10 years. Winners will receive a children's store-made Easter basket

Easter Basket Raffles 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Drawings every hour for a store-made Easter basket. Winner must be present.

Easter "Egg" Cookie Decorating for the kids, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Special Easter Treats served throughout the store.

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Weekly Meal Deal:

Enjoy FREE 1 dozen Giant Eggs when you buy 2 of Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon, Maxwell House Coffee, Kraft Shredded Cheese, or Starbucks Coffee.

Oscar Mayer Bacon
$0.75/1, 03/21 SS (doubles to $1.50/1)

Maxwell House Coffee or Starbucks Coffee, $5.99
$1/1 Maxwell house, 03/21 SS, Final price if dollar doubled: $3.99
$1/1 Starbucks (March All You), or $1.50/1 Starbucks, 03/21 SS, lowest final: $3.99

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This post is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering

What other Giant coupon matchups and deals did you spot for the coming week? Did we make any deal-calculating hiccups? Post a comment to let us know!
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FREE $5 Credit for Every Review You Write on Franklin Goose

I'm on Franklin Goose right now writing reviews for any product I've owned - because there's a $5 credit involved, and reviews are unlimited! (Thanks Crystal!) This deal expires at the end of the month, so check it out if you want free credit on quality natural and organic baby and toddler products! Even if you're not a parent of little ones this could be a great way to score some free baby shower gifts. :)
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Works for Me Wednesday: Google Reader

It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for another "Works for Me Wednesday" tip, as hosted by the blog carnival at We Are THAT Family. See this week's Works for Me Wednesday here.

Both A. and I would agree that computer applications available through Google are invaluable! We'd like to highlight Google Reader today because it saves us SO. MUCH. TIME.

Google Reader uses RSS feeds to check websites and save them in one place. It's like having another email account, only it tracks information from websites. For example, you can view the posts we write at Redemption Unlimited in Google Reader. We keep up with other deals blogs, personal friends and family blogs, news blogs, etc. It's a great tool, and it truly saves tons of time.

Yahoo offers a similar service, so if you already use Yahoo for email you might want to try Yahoo Reader.

To become a Google Reader user you must have a Gmail account. If you'd like to start one, send us an email at redemptionunlimited(at)gmail(dot)com. You can add Redemption Unlimited to your Google Reader subscription list by clicking on "Add Subscription" in the upper left hand corner and typing http://www.redemptionunlimited.blogspot.com into the field. Voila!!

Did you know that when you "follow" us via Google Reader, you also have the option of seeing items that we share from other blogs (which also appears lower on our blog page in the right-hand column)? We think that this is a great way for you to get to know other bloggers we follow and admire - who you might like adding to your Google Reader subscription list as well!

Google Reader works for us!

Cox Farms $5/$20 Purchase Coupon

Cox Farms sent me an email today that included a link to a $5/$20 purchase coupon, good April 1 through April 12, for members registered on the Cox Farms website. Be sure to register (if you aren't already a member) and print this coupon out before you go investigate the new Easter and spring offerings at Cox Farms!

Find Cox Farms on Google Maps:

Centreville Market

Vienna Market
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Starbucks: Free Pastry Day TOMORROW March 23!

REMINDER: TOMORROW,

Tuesday, March 23 is Free Pastry Day at Starbucks!

To score the freebie, go to your local Starbucks on March 23 with a printed coupon in hand. Buy any handcrafted beverage. Enjoy your free pastry!

Click here to print your coupon.

Click here to find a Starbucks near you.

Menu Plan Monday - "Mourning KU" Edition

Well, as of Saturday night, my bracket's toast. (I had the Jayhawks as winning the NCAA tournament.)

But on a brighter note, warming weather = increasingly cheaper produce. Niiiiiice.

Monday:
Breakfast: Blueberry/Blackberry crumble, milk
Lunch: Coconut curry risotto with veggies, romaine salad
Dinner: Scrambled eggs, home fries

Tuesday:
Breakfast: Cubed papaya, banana, milk
Lunch: Apple slices, cheese slices, peanut butter on Matzo crackers
Dinner: Chicken pot pie, salad

Wednesday:
Breakfast: Mango crumble, milk
Lunch: Leftover pot pie, salad
Dinner: Tilapia, salad

Thursday:
Breakfast: Cereal, milk, banana
Lunch: Leftover tilapia, salad
Dinner: Pizza (will try my first go at the Pioneer Woman's crust some time before Thursday night to have at the ready in the fridge)

Friday:
Breakfast: Instant oatmeal with raisins, milk, banana
Lunch: Leftover pizza! :)
Dinner: Rotisserie chicken, salad

Old Navy: 30% off any single item printable coupon

Click here to print a coupon for 30% off any single item at Old Navy.
Expires 4/4/10.

And now for the fine print:
Offer valid from March 19, 2010 through April 4, 2010 at Old Navy stores in the US and Canada. Not valid at oldnavy.com. Discount applies to merchandise only, not value of gift cards purchased, packaging or applicable taxes. Coupon is good for one time use only and must be redeemed at time of purchase. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts including Gap Inc. employee discount. Gap Inc. is not responsible for lost or stolen coupons.

Thanks, Slickdeals!

TARGET: CHEAP Monopoly and Connect 4!

Target is running a sale on "classic games" this week for $7. If you print some Hasbro coupons on page 2 here, you could score Monopoly for $2 and Connect 4 for $3.

Sounds like a great way to stock up some kid birthday presents - or if you can fit them in Easter baskets, think games for Easter!

Thanks, Slickdeals!

Restaurant.com: 70% off + 15% cash back through Ebates

Restaurant.com gift certificates can be had for 70% off using coupon code LUCKY through tomorrow, 3/22. This means $25 gift certificates can be had for $3.

Go through Ebates to get an additional 15% back!

As a disclaimer, if you sign up under our Ebates referral link here, we will receive Ebates cash back thanks to you.

Price Drop: Organic Mother's Milk Tea on Amazon.com

WOW - I just noticed on my Amazon account that the price of Organic Mother's Milk Tea has dropped by a huge amount! When I bought this breastmilk-supply-enhancing tea back in November via Amazon Subscribe and Save, my subscription price for 6 boxes was over $21. Now, thanks to the alert from Amazon, I saw that it's priced at $18.59 retail, $15.80 (and ships free!) when you do it via Subscribe & Save - $6 less than what I paid in November!

$2.63 for a box of tea isn't usually a price I'd qualify as cheap, but for this particular tea, which has helped me through some milk supply tight spots in the past, it's a bargain! (Also, it usually retails at more than $4 in grocery stores if you can manage to find it.)

Even if you're not a nursing mother, if you know someone who's expecting and planning on breastfeeding, a box of this tea (or all 6 boxes!) could be part of a unique baby shower gift. For example, you could pair the tea with some Lansinoh nursing pads ($6.11/box with Subscribe and Save, the cheapest I've seen them anywhere online or in-store).

FREEBIES and CHEAPIES at Shopper's Food Warehouse through 03/21!

See the complete master listing of Shopper's Food Warehouse Double / Triple Coupon Matchups here.

Also check out Frugal Friends' list of SFW matchups!

Freebies:

Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice - $1.99
$1.00/1 Uncle Ben's whole grain brown rice, 02/21 RP

Success Rice - $1.49
$0.50/1, 01/31 RP

Reese's Dark Chocolate - $0.79
$0.55 off coupon (3/14)

Maruchan Yakisoba - $1
$0.50/1, 01/03 SS

Gatorade G2 - $1
$0.50/1 , 01/10 RP

French's Worchestershire Sauce - $1.49
$0.50/1, 01/24 SS

Kame Coconut Milk - $1.99 (thanks, Frugal Friends!)
$1/1, 02/07 SS

Reach Dental Floss - $1.50
$1.00 off coupon (3/7)

Frugal Momma also told us in a comment (thank you!):
"Also--in the cold beer section there were tear pads for $1/2 snickers, milky way, twix, or 3 musketeers so those end up being free."

Cheapies:

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouches, $1.39/ea.
$1/2, February Family Circle, February Women's Day, February Better Homes and Gardens or February All You
$1/2, 02/14 RP
Final price: $0.39/each!

Betty Crocker frosting - $1.69
$0.50 coupon
Final price: $0.19.

Marcal napkins - $2.39
$1.00 coupon doubled
Final price: $0.39

Polaner All Fruit - $2.39
$1.00 coupon
Final price: $0.39

Mission tortillas - $2.19
$1.00 coupon
Final price: $0.19

Promise buttery spread - $2.69
$1.00 coupon
Final price: $0.69

Dole Canned Pineapple - $1.00/can
$1.00/3 coupon (01/24)
Final price: $0.33 each.

Scotch Brite Sponges - $1.09 each
$1.00/2 coupon (03/07)
Final price: $0.09 each.

Act II Microwave Popcorn - reported as marked for clearance at $1.45
$0.40 off coupon (02/28)
Final price: $0.25.

Crest Kids' Toothbrush - $2.50
$1.00 off coupon (02/07)
Final price: $0.50

Oral-B Stages Toothpaste - $2.49
$1.00 off coupon (02/07)
Final price: $0.49

Sure Deodorant - reported marked for clearance at $2.20
$1.00 off coupon (02/28)
Final price: $0.20

Also check out the prices in-store on these, which have historically proven free or near-free in the past:

$0.50/1 Frank's Redhot Sauce, 03/07 SS and 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 French's Classic Yellow Mustard, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 French's French-Fried Onions, 12/13SS, 02/21 SS

$0.50/1 French's Spicy Brown, Honey Mustard, or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 01/24 SS

Rita's: Free Italian Ice TODAY 3/20!

Frugal Friends has the full scoop, but we thought readers would want to know that Rita's is giving away free Italian Ice today, March 20.

We recommend calling your location to confirm participation.

Starbucks: Free Pastry Day March 23!

Mark your calendar:

Tuesday, March 23 is Free Pastry Day at Starbucks!

To score the freebie, go to your local Starbucks on March 23 with a printed coupon in hand. Buy any handcrafted beverage. Enjoy your free pastry!

Click here to print your coupon.

Click here to find a Starbucks near you.

It's Friday: Earn Mega Swag Bucks today!

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I use Swagbucks to search 2-3 times a day, 3-4 days a week for things I would normally research. I usually cash out my Swagbucks for Starbucks gift cards, but there are lots of other cool prizes in the Swagbucks store.

As a disclaimer, if you sign up under our referral link, we will receive Swagbucks thanks to you.

Consignment Sales this Saturday 3/20

Here's a roundup of the consignment sales happening this weekend.

Burke United Methodist Preschool Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 20 ~ 8 am - 2 pm
6200 Burke Centre Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
703.250.6100

Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 20 ~ 8 am -11:30am; 1/2 price sale from 12pm to 1pm
The Cradlerock School
6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD

Weecycled Wardrobe
Public Sale: March 17-20
Fredericksburg Expo Center
2371 Carl D. Silver Pkwy
Fredericksburg, VA

Let us know if you go!

5 Reasons to Visit Giant This Week, 03/19-03/25

I'm going to keep this week's Giant deals simple in order to focus on the generally deeper, more time-constrained set of discounts available by shopping Shopper's Food Warehouse double and triple coupons this weekened, March 18 through March 21. If I catch other Giant deals later in the week, they will be added to this post.

1. The $10/$20 General Mills Catalina Deal. Gina already covered this quite nicely, so we will direct you to her post for the details/matchups for the hot Catalina deal good through 03/25 (listed on this week's Giant ad's back page). She also blogged that retail prices count toward the $20 threshold, so that makes the deal that much sweeter (see her Giant runs here!)! If you want an easy scenario, just buy 10 5-lb. bags of all-purposes regular or unbleached Gold Medal Flour (no coupons currently available, though earlier this month there were some on coupons.com). With the $10 Catalina, you'll be paying a net of $1/bag, which is pretty cheap! (If you think this is too much for you to store, consider going in with one or two friends to get the price.)
   
   For reference, a 25-lb. bag of all-purpose flour costs around $6.75 at the Woodbridge Sam's Club, so in this simple scenario, you could get 5x5-lb. = 25 lb. of flour which would cost you $5 net.
   
   
2. The $3/$15 Nature's Promise Catalina deal is back ON. Buy $15 worth of Nature's Promise products, and you'll receive a $3 Catalina back. As I theorized, this deal is "rollable", but only if you are willing to go to Customer Service. In other words, if you have a transaction consisting only of at least $15 of Nature's Promise products, and you apply a Catalina that you already have to it, this will bring the total under $15, and the computer will not recognize it. BUT, as Customer Service did for me, you can go to the Customer Service counter and point out your items totalling $15 and get your $3 back (I received cash; your situation may be different...). If you buy $15 of NP products and at least $3 of something else, though, the deal will likely go through at checkout.
   
   
3. London Broil or Chuck Steak or Roast, $1.99/lb. This is about as cheap as it gets for crock-pottable beef (excepting the annual Corned-Beef-a-Thon).
   
   
4. Cheap Produce. Tomatoes on the Vine, bagged Giant European Salads, Dole Salad Blends, and Blackberries are all $1.88.
   
   
5. General Mills Cereal, 2/$4. This includes Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, or Cinnamon Chex.
   $1/2 GM cereals
   Final price: $1.50/box
   OK, admittedly I thought I'd dig up some sweeter coupons for this, like the usual roundup of $0.55/1 and $0.75/1 printables from coupons.com and the Betty Crocker and Pillsbury websites - anybody have any tips on relevant and active GM coupons?
   
   

Shopper's Food Warehouse Double/Triple Coupons Master Matchups List

OK, Ladies and Gents, here's the deal:

March 18 - March 21, many regional Shopper's locations are doing double and triple coupons.

Coupons valued at $0.00-$0.50 triple, and coupons valued at $0.51-$1.00 double.

Limit 4 identical coupons per transaction.

Gina asked a great question in a comment: In essence, what does "Up to $1.00" mean - are $1-valued coupons included? I say very likely - as the Shopper's Food Warehouse everyday coupon-doubling policy says "SHOPPERS will double the value of valid manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value of up to 99¢ (example: 25¢ = 50¢, 50¢ = $1.00, 75¢ = $1.50.) Valid manufacturers’ coupons with a face-value of $1.00 or greater will be redeemed at face-value only (example: $1.00 = $1.00, $1.50 = $1.50, $2.00 = $2.00.)" Ergo "up to $1.00" should include $1.00-valued coupons, non?

Note that the Internet coupon policy has been clarified to read: "SHOPPERS will accept valid manufacturers’ coupons obtained from the internet with a face-value up to $1.00. Internet coupons with a face value of $1.01 or above or FREE offers will not be accepted."

Come back to this master matchups post to see this master list of matchups grow over the next couple of days. Reader emails/comments with matchups will be added to this list, so let us know of your hot finds!

I'll start with the Shopper's Ad listings, with priority given to freebies and "cheapies" (~$0.50 or less). In other words, I won't be prioritizing items like a $0.30 coupon for a $7 jug of detergent given the time constraints. Expect a freebies and cheapies summary post late Saturday or early Sunday so that you can do a last blitz or two before the doubling and tripling ends.

Hebrew National Beef Franks, 2/$6
$0.75/1, 03/07 SS
Final price: $1.50/each

Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll, 2 lb., $5.99
$1/2, 01/31 RP, or become a Facebook fan for $1/1
Final price: as low as $3.99 for a two pound roll

Barber Stuffed Chicken Breast, 2/$8
$1/1, or $1/1, 02/28 SS
Final price: $2/each

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouches, $1.39/ea.
$1/2, February Family Circle, February Women's Day, February Better Homes and Gardens or February All You
$1/2, 02/14 RP
Final price: $0.39/each!

Wish-Bone Salad Dressing, 2/$5
$0.75/1
Final price: $1/each

Red Baron 12 Inch Pizzas, 2/$8
$1/2 multi-serve pizzas, 01/31 SS
Final price: $3/each

Fresh Express Salad Blends, 2/$5
$1.50/2 Fresh Express Salad Blends, 02/21/2010 SS, exp 04/30/10
Final price: $1.75 per pack!

Land 'O Lakes Yellow or White American Cheese(deli), $5.99/pound
$1.00/1 any 1 lb (16 oz) of Land O Lakes deli cheese products, 01/24/2010 SS, exp 03/31/10
or $1.00/1 Land O Lakes Deli Cheese 1 lb printable here or here
Final price: $3.99/pound!

Wesson 100% Natural Pure Oil, $2.99
$0.50/1 Wesson oil 48oz printable coupon *expires tomorrow 03/19/10
Final price: $1.49!

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Other coupons which could prove "lucrative" in the context of doubling and tripling (though we currently don't know all of the retail prices at SFW; will add these to matchups list if any readers comment or email prices!):

Other coupons sure to score cheap food:
Argo Corn Starch or Baking Powder
$0.40/1 Argo Corn Starch 16oz or Argo Baking Powder, 12/06/2009 SS, expires 06/06/10
Savings: $1.20

Betty Crocker Cookie Pack
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5 oz. or larger printable coupon here, page 3
Savings: $1.20/pack

Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowls or Mini Bowls
$.50/1 printable coupon here, page 3
Savings: $1.50

Bisquick or Heart Smart Bisquick, 40 oz. or larger
$.60/1 printable coupon here, page 3
Savings: $1.80

Celestial Seasonings Tea
$1.00/1 Celestial Seasonings tea bags, 01/10/2010 SS, expires 04/10/10 OR 02/21/2010 SS, expires 05/21/10
Savings: $2.00

Duncan Hines Whole Grain Muffin Product
$.75/1 printable coupon here, page 7
Savings: $1.50

Johnson's Baby Products, excluding trial sizes
$1.00/1 Johnson's Baby Products, excludes trial size, 03/07/2010 RP, expires 05/15/10
Savings: $2.00

Lance 8-count homepack sandwich crackers
$1.00 printable coupon here, page 9
Savings: $2.00

Land 'O Lakes Spreadable Butter Product
$.50 printable coupon here
Savings: $1.50

Mahatma Rice Mixes
$0.75/2 Mahatma Rice Mixes, 02/07/2010 RP, expires 05/31/10
Savings: $1.50/2

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 1-pack
$0.75/1 any one Mr Clean Magic Eraser, Home Made Simple mailer, expires 03/31/10
Savings: $1.50

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters
$1.00 printable coupon here, page 4
Savings: $2.00

No Yolks Noodles
$0.75/1 No Yolks noodles, 02/21/2010 SS, expires 06/30/10
Savings: $1.50

Ortega taco seasoning packs
$0.75/2 Ortega, any; 01/24/2010 SS, expires 03/31/10
Savings: $1.50 on two packs

Pampers Wipes, 60+ pack
$1.00/1 Pampers wipes any 60 ct+ SNAIL MAIL coupon, expires 03/31/10
Savings: $2.00

Reach Dental Floss or Access Flosser
$1.00/1 Reach Dental Floss or Reach Access Flosser, 03/07/2010 RP, expires 12/31/10
Savings: $2.00

Romano's Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit
$1.00 printable coupon here, page 6
Savings: $2.00

Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice
$1.00/1 Uncle Ben's whole grain brown rice, 02/21/2010 RP, expires 04/18/10
Savings: $2.00 off the $1.99 price - FREE (thanks, Gina!)

Reader Jenny emailed us these cheapers after her trip to the Olney Shopper's (thanks!!):

The Betty Crocker frosting is indeed $1.69, so with a .50 coupon tripled was .19.

I also got Marcal napkins ($2.39)--with a $1.00 coupon doubled, the price was .39.

Polaner All Fruit is $2.39, so with my $1.00 coupon, it was only .39.

I got Mission tortillas ($2.19) for .19 with my $1.00 coupon.

Also, Promise buttery spread was $2.69, making it .69 with a $1.00 coupon.

I bought Eggland's eggs ($2.99) for 1.49 with my tripled .50 coupon.

Gina of Moneywise Moms documented her trip, and with her permission (thanks, Gina!) we excerpt her matchups:

• Dole Canned Pineapple was $1.00/can, so I used a $1.00/3 coupon (1/24) which doubled, making them only .33 each.
• Reach Dental Floss was $1.50, so the doubled $1.00 off coupon (3/7) made it FREE.
• Scotch Brite Sponges were $1.09 each, and I had a $1.00/2 coupon (3/7) which doubled, making them only .09 each.
• Act II Microwave Popcorn was marked for clearance at $1.45, so the .40 off coupon (2/28) tripled, making it only .25.
• Reese's Dark Chocolate was .79, so the .55 off coupon (3/14) made it FREE.
• Crest Kids' Toothbrush was $2.50, so with the doubled $1.00 off coupon (2/7), it was .50.
• Oral-B Stages Toothpaste was $2.49, so the doubled $1.00 off coupon (2/7) made it .49.
• Sure Deodorant was marked for clearance at $2.20, so the doubled $1.00 off coupon (2/28) made it .20.
• Dixie Napkins were $2.99 and I had $1.00/2 coupons (1/24), not fantastic but a lot less expensive than usual. Plus, I can get $5 back via mail-in rebate when I buy $20 of participating Georgia-Pacific products.

And now for $0.50 coupons out there which could make good deals when tripled:

$0.50/1 6 roll+ Quilted Northern, 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 6 roll+ Angel Soft, 02/14 RP

$0.50/1 Any Superpretzel product, 02/21 RP

$0.50/1 Arm & Hammer 2-in-1 Moist Dryer Cloths, 01/31 SS

$0.50/1 Band-Aid products, 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Frosting Tub (actually, I do know that these run in the neighborhood of $1.69 at my Shopper's, so this could make a steal at ~$0.19/tub), 02/07 GM

$0.50/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights, 02/07 GM

$0.50/1 Bob Evans Frozen Breakfast Item, 02/28 SS and 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Bounce Sheetz, any size, 03/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Brawny Paper Towels, 2-roll or larger, 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 Bridgford Forzen Rolls, Bread Dough, or Monkey Bread, $0.50/1, 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 C&H Sugar Product 2 lb. +, 03/14 RP

$0.50/2 Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request or Select Harvest, 02/07 SS

$0.50/1 Campbell's V8 Soups, 02/07 SS

$0.50/2 Carnation Evaporated Milk, 01/24 SS (This was free or near-free last time, if memory serves me!)

$0.50/1 Carolina or River Rice, 02/07 RP

$0.50/1 Cascade Complete, 03/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Cheerios Chocolate Cereal, 02/21 SS

$0.50/2 Chex Mix 4.5 oz. +, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Chex Mix Bars, 02/07 GM

$0.50/1 Chocolate Chex Mix, 4.5 oz.+, 03/07 SS

$0.50/1 Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Cottonelle 12-pack toilet paper, 03/14 SS

$0.50/2 Cottonelle 4-pack toilet paper, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal with Olay, 03/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Dixie Crystals Sugar 3.4 lbs.+, 03/14 SS

$0.50/2 Domino 2 lb. Brown or Confectioners' Sugar, 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 Domino Granulated Sugar 4 or 5 lb., 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 Downy Fabric Sheets, $0.50/1 02/07 P&G, or 03/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Duke's Whipped Salad Dressing, 02/28 SS

$0.50/1 Easy Off Oven Cleaner, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Eggland's Best, 11/01 SS, 01/17 SS, 01/31 SS

$0.50/1 Energizer batteries or flashlight, 01/10 SS

$0.50/1 Fiber One 90 Claorie, 01/31 SS, 03/07 SS

$0.50/2 Fiber One Chewy, 01/31 SS, 03/07 SS

$0.50/1 Fiber One Toaster Pastries, 02/21 SS

$0.50/1 Fixodent, 02/07 P&G

The Frank's and French's coupons usually get free or near-free condiments!

$0.50/1 Frank's Redhot Sauce, 03/07 SS and 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 French's Classic Yellow Mustard, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 French's Classic or Reduced Sodium Worchestershire Sauce, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 French's French-Fried Onions, 12/13SS, 02/21 SS

$0.50/1 French's Spicy Brown, Honey Mustard, or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Fugifilm 35 mm Multi-pack of film, 72 exposures+, 12/14 SS

$0.50/1 Gain Detergent, 02/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Gatorade G2, 01/10 RP (betting this is free or close to it!)

$0.50/1 Goodlife Cat Treats, 01/24 RP

$0.50/1 Green Giant Just for One, 02/07 GM

$0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh, 02/21 SS and 03/07 SS

$0.50/1 Healthy Life Bread, Buns, Bagels, or English Muffins, 01/03 SS2

$0.50/1 Hefty Plates or Cups, 01/31 RP

$0.50/1 Hormel Chili Master Chili, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Hot Pockets SideShots, 01/31 RP

$0.50/1 Irish Spring, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 KC Masterpiece Barbeque, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Kaboom Cleaner, 02/21 SS

$0.50/1 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cheesecake Middles, 03/07 RP

$0.50/1 Kellogg's FiberPlus Chewy Bars, 5 ct. +, 01/31 RP

$0.50/1 Kellogg's Special K Fruit Crisps, 10 ct. +, 02/21 RP

$0.50/1 Kleenex Bundle Pack, 02/28 SS

$0.50/3 Kleenex Boxes, 02/28 SS

$0.50/1 Land'O'Lakes Eggs, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Listerine 500 ml. +, 03/07 RP, 06/21/2009 SS, 01/03 RP

$0.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks 24 ct. + or Pocket Mist, 03/07 RP

$0.50/1 Mahatma or Water Maid Rice, 02/07 RP

$0.50/1 Marzetti Salad Dressing, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Marzetti Veggie Dip, 11 oz. +, 01/31 SS

$0.50/1 Minute Rice, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Mrs. Dash, 02/21

$0.50/1 Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Nut, 02/07 GM

$0.50/1 Neosporin (excludes trial size), 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 Nescafe Taster's Choice, 02/28 SS

$0.50/1 Nestle Coffee-Matae Creamer, Liquid or Powder, 02/07 RP

$0.50/1 New York Texas Toast, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Newman's Own Pasta Sauce, Salsa, Lemonade, Marinade or Popcorn, 01/24 RP

$0.50/1 Newman's Own Salad Dressing, 01/24 RP

$0.50/1 Oral-B Stages, Zooth, or Kids', 02/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Pamper's Wipes, 60 ct. +, 02/07 P&G (this makes part of a great baby shower gift at ~$1-$1.50 after this coupon!)

$0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Cookies, 02/21 SS

$0.50/1 Pepto Bismol, 02/21 P&G

$0.50/1 Playtex Tampons, 03/14 SS

$0.50/2 Prego Heart Smart Italian Suaces, 02/07 SS

$0.50/2 Progresso Soups, 02/07 GM

$0.50/1 Quaker Old Fashioned or Quick Oats, 02/07 RP

$0.50/1 Reames Frozen Noodle Product, 03/07 SS

$0.50/1 Reese's, Hershey's, or York 100 Calorie Bars, 01/03 SS

$0.50/1 Resolve Pre-Treat, 02/28 SS

$0.50/1 Riceland Rice, 02/07 RP

$0.50/1 Rid-X Septic Treatmeant, 03/07 SS

$0.50/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color/Treatment, 01/10 RP

$0.50/1 Sargento Salad Finishers, 01/10 SS, 02/07 SS

$0.50/1 Scottie's Tissues, 02/14 RP, 12/13 RP

$0.50/1 Secret Flawless, 01/17 P&G

$0.50/1 Secret, any, 03/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Shamrock Farms 12 oz. milk to go, 03/07 SS

$0.50/1 Country Rock Shedd's Spread, 03/07 RP

$0.50/2 Snickers Bars, 02/21 RP

$0.50/1 Soft Scrub, 03/07 RP

$0.50/1 Sparktle Paper Towels, 2 Giant Roll + , 02/14 RP

$0.50/1 Stevia Extract in the Raw, 12/06 SS

$0.50/1 Suave Body Wash, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Suave Deodorant, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Suave Kids' Body Wash, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Suave Kids' Shampoo/Conditioner, 03/14 SS

$0.50/1 Success Rice, any, 01/31 RP

$0.50/1 Sun Detergent or Cuddle Soft Liquid Fabric Softener, 02/14 RP

$0.50/2 Swanson White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast, 02/07 SS

$0.50/1 Swiffer Refill, 03/07 P&G

$0.50/1 Treasure Cave Cheese, 12/13 insert

$0.50/1 Vanity Fair Napkins (and Vanity Fair Plates/Bowls), 03/14 RP

$0.50/1 White Castle Microwavable Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers, 01/31 SS

$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yoghurt Multipacks, any flavor, 01/24 SS

$0.50/1 Yakisoba, 01/03 SS2

This is just a sampling - for example, to see a listing of all active $1 Sunday insert coupons out there, check out the link at AFullCups's coupon database!
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Sale on: 30% off at Gap & Banana Republic

A. posted before about the 30% coupon available through March 21 at Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic and BR Outlet.

I met up with A. and some other friends at the Gap Outlet at Potomac Mills this morning upon opening. There were some good deals, and I'm wishing I had the time to visit the Gap Outlet in Old Town Alexandria, as well!

If you haven't printed your coupon yet, click here to do so. If you'd like us to email you one directly, let us know.

Happy shopping!

Shoppers: Triple/Double Coupons today through March 21!

Reader M tipped us off that Shoppers Food Warehouse is offering a coupon promotion this weekend. Thanks!


We're caught unawares since no advertising has been done, but we do plan to post coupon matchups as soon as we can.


As you can see from the banner, here are the details:
Double manufacturers' coupons up to $1.00, limit 4 identical coupons
Triple manufacturers' coupons up to $.50, limit 4 identical coupons

Stay tuned for more deal ideas and matchups. Can we get a whoop whoop?

Works for Me Wednesday: Banana Bread Shortcut

This is kind of a silly Works for Me Wednesday tip because it's so simple, but for me, it has turned banana bread from a chore to a quick and easy pleasure.

When it comes to getting mashed bananas, I used to mash mine in a bowl with a fork. It took forever to get even the ripest bananas to a consistency that was good enough for a decent loaf of banana bread.

Then one day it dawned on me - I tried gently massaging each banana while it was still contained in its spotty brown skin, and once I opened the banana, 90% of the mashing was already done, and to a much smoother consistency, with so much less effort. I could just squeeze out the nicely-mashed banana like toothpaste from a tube.

Now I look forward to bananas browning on my counter so I can painlessly bust out loaf or two of banana bread. :)

Mashing the banana bread bananas "in skin" works for me! What are your banana bread tips?

Another Consignment Sale This Saturday 3/20: Burke United Methodist Church

Along the road this morning I noticed a new set of consignment sale signs! 'Tis the season.

This one is hosted by the Burke United Methodist Church Preschool (BUMP) this Saturday. We haven't been to this one but wanted to be sure to post the information. I've had trouble finding much info on the web, but here is what is available:

Burke United Methodist Preschool Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 20 ~ 8 am - 2 pm
6200 Burke Center Parkway
Burke, VA 22015
703.250.6100

Safeway Report-out: Cheap cereal and snacks!

Thanks to Moneywise Moms, I checked out the Safeway sale this weekend.

Here's what I scored based on Gina's scenario:
5 boxes of cereal, using this coupon and a few other recent MFC's
1 bag Nature Valley Nut Clusters, using this $1.00 printable
2 boxes Nature Valley Granola Bars, using MFC coupons
2 boxes Fruit Roll-ups, using MFC coupons
Total OOP: $5.37

It was fun to watch the register go from $33, taking 2 $5 off 5 amounts off for the Safeway sale, then subtract doubled MFC's and Cellfire/Shortcut coupons. The cashier said, "Wow!" and I responded, "that's why I'm here with my coupons!"

Now if I can just get to Target for another cereal sale, we'll have enough cereal for the year?!

Weecycled Wardrobe - Fredericksburg 03/17-03/20, and Stafford, 04/24-04/26

The Weecycled Wardrobe regional consignment sale begins this week! It kicks off at the Fredericksburg EXPO Center this week, and in a few weeks does an encore sale in Stafford (for those of you who are north, waiting for the Stafford one will probably save you 40 minutes driving total...).

I've shopped this before (though after the higher-traffic times); the sale uses a seamlessly integrated bar code system and accepts major credit cards for a painless, quick checkout. More details are available on the Weecycled Wardrobe website: www.WeecycledWardrobe.com

Here are the details received from the mailing list:

It’s almost here! Weecycled Wardrobe’s sale of the season is this week!

There will be over 50 high chairs, 80 car seats, 100 strollers, 800 pairs of summer shoes, 3,500 toys and 17,000 pieces of clothing for girls and boys sizes infant to teen!!!

Everything is hung on racks by size and gender, it’s all here under one roof with great prices. Fredericksburg EXPO Center, Exit 130 onto Route 3 West, near Wegmans. There are loads of games and books, jogging strollers and outdoor ride on toys, just right for the summer days to come, so make plans to shop

March 17 – 20 from 10 – 7 daily.

Once again, Weecycled Wardrobe has arranged for child care during our sale. Do you like to shop alone? Here’s the answer…Wiggle Worms! We have arranged for babysitting through Wiggle Worms in the Spotsylvania Mall at a greatly reduced rate. Just drop off your children ages 12 months to 10 years and you can come shop our sale till your heart’s content. Mention Weecycled Wardrobe to get the special pricing. Wiggle Worms is open 10-8 daily with the special rate starting this Monday, April 14th through Friday, April 19th.

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North Stafford Sale Dates and Location:

Drop Off: April 20-22

Public Sale: April 24 – 26

5 Tech Parkway, Off of Rte 610, 4 miles from I-95

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Anybody else have details/experiences to report on this sale? Useful prep info?
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Save 30% With Coupon from Gap Friends and Family Sale, March 18-21, 2010

SWEET CABLED CARDIGANS, the Gap Friends and Family 30% off coupon is BACK. This puppy only comes out twice each year or so, so the time to jump on it is this weekend, March 18-21 (that's Thursday through Sunday). Get 30% off your entire purchase at Gap, Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store, The Gap Generation, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factory Store and Old Navy. (*Happy dancing!!!*)

I love this coupon with a passion because - at Gap Outlets - you can often score some huge discounts if you're buying judiciously - as in, from the clearance racks. I've gotten adult jeans, polarfleeces, and other staples for well under $15 in the past. And don't even get me started on the cheap, cute kids' clothes. :) The coupon is also good at Banana Republic outlets!

Note: The above is a multiuse unlimited in-store coupon, but this one will probably also work. Thanks, Birmingham Bargain Mom!

Consignment Sale Saturday 3/20: Fairfax United Methodist Church

We don't know much about this one, just that it's happening! If you go, please leave us a comment so we'll know more about it.

Saturday, 3/20 - 8 am - 12 pm

Little Angels Consignment Sale

Fairfax United Methodist Church

10300 Stratford Avenue

Fairfax, VA 22030