Minnow's Pond

Wait there's more!

2009-10-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

Don't leave Albertons yet...not without check the cereal isle. There are special marked boxes of General Mills Cereals that are eligible for free movie tickets. Buy four of them and you'll can get two sets (total of 4) free movie tickets PLUS you'll get free milk (up to $5). Use the .55/1 or the $1/3 general mills coupon from...one of those inserts...back then...y0u know...

I've used this movie ticket deal a few months ago with an AXE deal, it's simple and easy. You six months to print tickets to any movie you want. Yeah!!!

Sweet iTunes Deal

2009-10-24T07:26:00.000-07:00

Check this out! Albertsons currently has a deal that gives you $5 off any candy purchase when you buy a $15 iTunes card. Pair that with the $2/1 Nestles and Wonda coupons from Coupon.com (print twice) and you can get the two jumbo Wonda mix and a itunes card for $15.xx or one jumbo Nestles bag mix and a itunes card for $16.xx.

If you can't find the $2/1 coupons grab the candies that are on sale for 2/$5 and check your stash for the $1/2 Hersheys coupon from a few weeks back.

You'll have the trick or treater taken care of and a jump start on stocking stuffers too! Just make sure you only buy one itunes card per transations to maximize this deal. =)

20% off Sephora

2009-10-21T19:46:00.000-07:00

Stock up on your make-up goodies during Sephora's Friends and Family event. Use the coupon code: FF2009. Plus use ShopAtHome for 5% cashback!

EverPure

2009-10-21T14:53:00.000-07:00

Sign up here for a free sample of L'oreals EverPure. Plus print high value coupons for other products and enter to win a trip to New York!

Laroc Sample at JCP

2009-10-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

Does your JC Penney's have a Sephora inside? If so, print this coupon and grab your free sample of bronzer or lip gloss!

Puppy Polo

2009-10-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

Check out this cute Lands' End Pet Polo Shirt for just $4.99! Originally $14.50, plus score free shipping via promotion code: OCT20 and pin: 1242.

the loot

2009-10-18T16:09:00.000-07:00

I haven't done one of these post in a while...but that's not because I've stopped couponing! On the contrary, I've taken it to the next level. After watching "follow me mondays" by hip2save I was inspired to take on Walgreens again...and now I'm hooked! Check out her awesome videos which are located in the right hand column.

Here's what I scored from Albertsons, Safeway and Walgreens today.

I got all of this for $30.96 and got $8 back in Walgreen dollars.

2 bottles Pertplus
4 cans of olive
1 Gillette Fusion Razor
3 4-packs of cottonelle
4 Glade candles
2 packs of gum
2 Travel size of baby powder
1 Zantac
1 Motts Apple Juice
4 Mac n' Cheese
2 bags shreaded cheese
8 Mr. Clean sponges
3 packs Ocean Spray juice mix
1 bottle Welches
4 packs of instant noodles
1 pint half n' half
2 bottles of prego
2 bottles of tree top
1 gallon of milk
3 cucumbers
2 bundles asparagus
1 Smart shopper mag

...as an added bonus I have rebates for the Pertplus and Glade candles, the are ready to go in the mail Monday. Woo-hoo!!!

Nature Valley Sample

2009-10-14T14:17:00.000-07:00

Mine just came yesterday!

-Thanks Kristen

Pink Nation

2009-10-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

How do you say no to an offer like this???

New Home Made Simple Book

2009-10-13T10:54:00.000-07:00

This is a fantastic coupon booklet. I highly recomend signing up for it.

Win Christian Louboutin Shoes!

2009-10-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

Pfaltzgraff Sale

2009-10-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

Up to 83% off at Pfaltzgraff! Through 10/12 so hurry!!

Cheap Eats!

2009-10-09T15:28:00.000-07:00

Restaurants.com is serving up 80% off with the code: FOUR. Order through Shopathome for 20% cashback. WOW!!

Glidden Sample

2009-10-09T15:15:00.000-07:00

You may or may not recall the Glidden promo I posted about back in June...the awesome sample of a quart of Glidden paint that came via UPS for zero pennies....

Well they are at it again! This time is just a little different, you will need to print your registration and send them the lable from a competitors paint. I know any time we paint we always keep the left overs around for touch-ups, so this will be super easy!

Got sole?

2009-10-07T07:07:00.000-07:00

If like me, you have managed to walk the soles right off your shoes, don't despair and most definitely do not toss them out. Just get them repaired!

Sadly I haven't had a shoe budget in a long, loooong while. (Heart breaking for a gal like me.) Never the less, I've managed to keep my feeties fashionable thanks to my local cobbler. For less than $10 dollars a pair he will make a shluppy pair of pumps nearly brand new. Considering what a new pair of shoes costs this is a heck of a deal!

Naturally not every pair is salvageable so here are some recommendations:

-When you do get new shoes, look for higher quality. (On a deep discount, of course.) They are made so they can be repaired.

-Keep your kicks clean. Polish after every few wears with shoe cleaner, polish or leather cleaner...

-Rotate your kicks. This will allow the shoe to "recover" between wears. You feet will thank you too!

-Repair sooner than later. Any shoes can be worn beyond repair. Likewise many shoes can be worn well beyond their average life with a little tlc.

You'll like like a million and now one will know you spent just pennies.

Save Money Here

2009-10-06T10:40:00.000-07:00

...not here.

(click to see more from ThrereIFixedIt.com)

I've long sustained the belief that being frugal is not being cheap. Now might be the time to touch on when it's best to buck up and rely on the pro's.

1) Anytime safety could be an issue. Please leave the 80' hemlock to the professional. Even if you live and don't crush the neighbors house, there is still an endless list of things that can go wrong. It is just not worth it. Say it with me.
2) Care for your vehicle properly. Most families livelihoods are reliant upon having adequate transportation. Make sure you are preforming regular maintenance and using someone you know and trust. A $10 oil change isn't a good value if little Jimmy forgets to put oil back in. Ya know...
3) Legal matters. I've had my share of them and I'll tell you first hand they are like quicksand. Whether you are writing a will, being sued, selling a house, if it involves a contract, use a professional. Like #1 above, when it goes wrong....it goes really wrong. That said, interview! If you are going to hiring someone pick the best qualified, not the least expensive.
4) Insurance. You don't have to pay for the most expensive policy out there, but for goodness sakes make sure that your assets are adequately covered. Know your risk and be sure they are written into the policy. Review your policies at least every other year to ensure that it is still relevant.
5) Health care. Consider the cost of not going to the doctor. Don't wait till you have to go! Bottom line is there are NO replacement parts and NO loaners for you...so take care of yourself the best you can.

JCP coupon

2009-10-02T17:13:00.001-07:00

Check out this awesome $10 off $50 coupon from JCPenney's!

Print here

Patagonia Sale

2009-10-02T17:02:00.000-07:00

Check out the Patagonia sale going on at 6pm. Up to 60% off! It's a great time to pick up a new winter jacket.

New month, new coupons

2009-10-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

Make sure you head over to coupon.com and smartsource.com to print your coupons. All your "print limit reached" coupons should have reset. Make sure you check out the awesome Playskool and Hasbro coupons too! Just in time for the holidays!!!

Falling for Kate

2009-10-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

Sweeten this deal with the coupon code: FALLFF09 for an extra 30% off and Ebates for 3.5% cash back. (Let me know if you find a higher cash back!)

Tory Burch Fall Sale

2009-10-01T14:45:00.000-07:00

E-coupons

2009-10-01T06:58:00.000-07:00

"they are the fairy dust of the
coupon world,
lightly dusting your grocery
basket as it crosses over the scanner."

They are a hot topic lately, but what IS an E-coupon? Simply put, they are electronic coupons. No paper involved, no clipping required. Just load and go. They can take the form of text messages on your cell phone for many retailers or restaurants...but they can also be loaded on to your club card at your favorite grocery store.

I LOVE this option!! Once a week you can head to a website like shortcuts.com, pgesaver.com or cellfire.com and load up your club card. That's it. Like me you will probably forget what you have loaded on your card and be pleasantly surprised when you find that an extra $1 has been taken off your receipt.

The really cool part is that e-coupons will stack with printed coupon despite the fact that they are both manufacturer coupons. The downfall, you can only use each coupon once. Given that they are free I really have no issue with that.

Dish it out

2009-09-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

...dish it up
Can you pass up dishes for a dollar??

2009-09-29T10:25:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to use Ebates for 15% cashback!

the proof is in the fruitcup

2009-09-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

Go with me on this...

To bring home the point of how effective coupon clipping can be, I have to brag...er, share my most recent shopping experience.

I was in desperate need milk yesterday so I popped into Albertson's. While there I managed to score 12 Del Monte Superfruit cups, 6 Campbell's Soup in hands, plus the half gallon of milk for a grand total of $5.

That is a savings of 90%. I'd say it's worth the half hour a week.