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Kroger deals for the week of 3/30

March 30, 2011 by

I’m struggling to write match-ups this week because I’m so discouraged by the announcements that Kroger made this week which directly impact the Texas-Houston market.  You can read my full post regarding the changes here.  The most “immediate” change is that they will no longer allow you to “stack” paper manufacturer’s coupons with loadable coupons.  From what I understand, the registers are now programmed to stop this and your digital coupon will be deducted first, when applicable.

Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
Cellfire
Kroger
P&G Esaver
Shortcuts
Upromise

**For more information about loadable coupons and how they work check out this post! Digital (loadable) coupons do not double and are one time use.

If you need coupons to match up with these deals, don’t forget to check out My Coupon Hunter!

This ad is based on the Texas/Louisiana market. Currently, my Kroger stores double three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.50 and triple three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.39. Your market may be different. Check with your store for details!

PLEASE NOTE: Houston area shoppers – we will only be able to double/triple coupons through 4/13 (details are here)

Kroger is now offering the $.10/gallon fuel rewards at Shell stations, too! To find out what locations in your area are participating in this promotion, click here.

Buy $25 of participating baby products, get an instant $5 off: all items must be purchased in one transaction

Luvs diapers – $9.99
$1/1 Luvs P&G loadable

Pampers Diapers, Easy Ups, or Training pants – $8.99
$2/1 Pampers diapers or pants – 2-27 PG (*expires 3-31)
$2/1 Pampers Cruisers P&G loadable
$2/1 Pampers Easy Ups P&G loadable
$2/1 Pampers Extra Protection diapers P&G loadable
$2/1 Pampers Swaddlers P&G laodable
$2/1 Pampers UnderJams P&G loadable

Pampers Wipes – $5.99
$1/1 Pampers P&G loadable
 $.50/1 Pampers wipes – 2-27 PG (*expires 3-31)

Pediasure Nutrition shakes – $9.69
$1/1 Pediasure – 2-27 SS
$2/1 Pediasure – 3-20 SS

Similac Infant Formula – $21
$3/1 Similac powder – 2-27 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Pampers diapers – $8.99

Use 3 $2/1 Pampers coupons
-$5 instant savings

Spend $15.97 OOP ($5.32/pkg)

They’re having a Blue Bell ice cream sale this week!

Blue Bell ice cream or yogurt (1/2 gallon) – $3.99
$1/1 Blue Bell printable
Final Price = $2.99

Blue Bell ice cream cups – 2/$6

Blue Bell ice cream pints – 4/$5

Blue Bell frozen treats – 2/$6

OTHER DEALS:

Armour LunchMakers – $.94/each

Ball Park franks – $1.84/each
$1/2 Ball Park Franks – 3-27 RP
Final Price = $1.34 after coupon

Banquet Brown ‘n Serve sausage – $.84/each

Banquet entrees – $.84/each
$1/5 Banquet entrees printable
Final Price = $.64/each after coupon

Broccoli crowns or green beans – 10 lbs/$10 (*you do not need to buy 10 lbs)

Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light tuna – $.54/can

Colgate Total or MaxFresh toothpaste – 2/$5
$1.50/1 Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste – 3-27 SS
Final Price = $1 after coupon

Colgate 360 or MaxFresh toothbrush – 2/$5
$1/1 Colgate toothbrush – 3-27 SS
Final Price = $1.50 after coupon

Herdez salsa – $1.44

Jumbo cantaloupe – 2/$3

Kellogg’s Fruit snacks – $2
$1/1 Kellogg’s Clever Kids Fruit snacks printable
Final Price = $1 after coupon

Nabisco Snak Saks – 4/$4

Pillsbury cake mix or Pillsbury brownie mix – $.94
$.35/1 Pillsbury Brownie sugar free mix – 1-23 RP
Final Price = FREE after coupon

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls or Grands! biscuits – $1
$.30/2 Pillsbury Grands – 3-13 SS
$.40/2 Grands printable
 $.30/2 Grands Kroger loadable
Final Price = $1.10 for 2 ($.55/each)

White, seedless grapes – $.99/each

Soft Soap liquid hand soap – $1
$.35/1 Soft soap – 3-27 SS
Final Price = Free after coupon

Wish Bone salad dressing or salad spritzer – $1.74
$.75/2 Wish Bone salad dressing printable
Final Price = $1.37/each

Xtra laundry detergent – $1.94
$.50/1 Xtra laundry detergent – 3-6 SS
Final Price = $.94 after coupon

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Restaurant.com: Save 80% plus get a bonus $10 gift card!

March 29, 2011 by

Right now, Restaurant.com has their $25 gift certificates on sale for just $10. So, you only pay $2 after the 80% discount!

Here’s how you can take advantage of this great offer:

1.  Visit Retaurant.com here

2.  Enter your zip code to search for restaurants by location.  Choose a certificate and click on the green “Add to Cart” button

OR

You also have the option of purchasing an e-gift card or a regular gift card (which can be mailed to anyone in the US!)

3.  When you add items to your cart, make sure you enter the promotional code “TASTY” in the yellow discount code box at the top of the page.  Complete the check-out process.

To sweeten the deal, right now they are also offering a $10 e-gift certificate with your order! (make sure you read the fine print on this offer below)

DISCLAIMER:  Make sure you read the fine print on the gift certificate options!  They typically have restrictions such as:

-Minimum purchase of X required
-Gratuity added automatically based on pre-discount price
-Valid for dine-in/dinner only

Here’s the fine print on the $10 bonus gift card offer:
*For each order you make during this promotion, you will receive a Free $10 Restaurant.com eGift Card. The code for your Free $10 eGift Card will be emailed to you within 24 hours (and will not appear in your shopping cart). This offer excludes Dinner of the Month and physical Gift Card Purchases. The Free eGift Cards can be redeemed online at Restaurant.com for a restaurant specific certificate. The Free eGift Cards cannot be redeemed at any restaurant.

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Tip of the Day Tuesday: Where can I donate unused OTC medicines?

March 29, 2011 by

Are you finding that your stockpile over over the counter medications is a bit out of control lately thanks to deals where you got them for free or close to free?  Do you find yourself handing them out like candy to friends, family members, and even strangers on the street?

If you’ve accumulated a stash of over the counter medicine that will take care of your family far beyond its shelf life and you’re looking for places to donate your unused items, here are some suggestions:

Your child’s school – The clinic or nurse’s office at your child’s school is not just for students!  You’d be surprised at the number of teachers who visit the nurses office in search of relief from headaches, indigestion, cold and flu symptoms, or allergies.  I work in a school, so I’m not just making this up! Your school nurse would likely greatly appreciate any items that you have!  The school may also be able to use unused blood glucose monitors.

Shelters – Homeless shelters and battered women’s shelters will usually be grateful for any over the counter medications you can provide for their residents.  You can find a list of homeless shelters in your area here.  You can find a list of battered women’s shelters in your area here.

Senior centers -Senior citizens are often on fixed incomes and do not have extra money to spend on over the counter medications and they aren’t always able to get out and take advantage of all of the great deals.  Consider donating some of your unused medications to a local senior center.  This may also be a great resource for donating some of those other freebies such as Depends, Poise pads, and TENA pads.

Food banks – Food banks will sometimes take health and beauty items in addition to non-perishable food items.  To find a local food bank in your area, check out this list here.

As you’re getting ready to donate some of your excess over the counter medications, you might also want to check out this post on I Heart Organizing about how to organize (and dispose of) your medications.  There are some great tips!

Don’t forget to get a receipt for your donation so that you can keep track of it for tax purposes!


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Kellogg’s cereal rebate offer!

March 29, 2011 by

Kellogg’s has a hot cereal rebate offer right now:  Purchase 10 participating Kellogg’s cereals through 12/31/11, get a $10 pre-paid gas rewards card!

Here’s how you can take advantage of this offer:

1.  Download the rebate form here (I recommend that you do this now because even though it says the offer is valid through 12/31/11, they can pull it at any time)

2.  Purchase and clip the UPCs from 10 participating cereals.

Here is the list of participating cereals (if you’ve taken advantage of the Amazon deal on Raisin Bran recently, you may already be on your way to qualifying for the rebate!)  NOTE: must be 10 oz or larger
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Original cereal
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Bran Buds® cereal
Kellogg’s All-Bran® Complete® Wheat Flakes® cereal
Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Antioxidant cereal
Kellogg’s Smart Start® Strong Heart Toasted Oat cereal
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® cereal
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® Touch of Honey cereal
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® cereal
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Crunch cereal
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran® Extra! cereal
Kellogg’s Crispix® cereal
Kellogg’s Product 19® cereal
Kellogg’s Mueslix® cereal
Kellogg’s® Cracklin’ Oat Bran cereal
Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola with Raisins cereal
Kellogg’s® Lowfat Granola without Raisins cereal
Kellogg’s® Fruit Harvest Strawberry/Blueberry cereal
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies® cereal

**Make sure you print all the valuable Kellogg’s coupons available here!

3.  Submit your UPCs and rebate form!

Here’s the submission address (it’s also on the form):

Kellogg’s™ Gas Rewards Card
P O Box 7168
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-716

**Please note:  This offer is available “while supplies last” so the sooner you submit the rebate, the more likely it will be that you will actually receive it!


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Kellogg’s™ Gas Rewards Card
P O Box 7168
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-716
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HOT Groupon deal: $15 eBay credit for $7!

March 29, 2011 by

GROUPON is offering a HOT deal today in the Denver and San Jose markets!  (possibly other markets, too!)  You can get a $15 eBay credit for just $7! There is a limit of one per person. These deals are limited time offers and once they sell a set amount, it will be gone, so make sure you jump on it!

Here’s how you can take advantage of this deal:

1.  Log into your Groupon account (or create one here if you don’t have one already)

2.  Once you are logged in, click here to access the deal

3.  Click on the green “buy” button and then complete the check-out process.  Please note that you need a registered eBay and Paypal account to complete this offer.  Your credit card information may also be required at check-out, even if you are using Groupon credits to pay for the deal.

4.  The information for this deal will show up under the “My Groupons” tab on your account.

NOTE: If you have Swagbucks, click on “Special Offers” and then the “Trialpay” wall first and you’ll get Swagbucks, too!!  If you don’t have Swagbucks yet, what are you waiting for?!?

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