Target deals for the week of 4/18

April 18, 2010 by

Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”  The “main” thing I saw in the ad this week is the free Earth Day bag.

Sunday, 4/18, only get a FREE Earth Day bag with any purchase.  Quantities are limited, no rain check.  Limit one bag per guest (Sponsored by Tide, GE, and Coca Cola)

Electronics trade-in ~ Trade in your new or used iPod or iPhone for a Target gift card.

Get Text Alerts from Target: receive coupons, deals, and weekly ad reminders on your mobile phone – use a barcode that can be scanned at check-out for multiple one time only coupon deals throughout the month.  The text alerts for mobile coupons appear to be released on Sundays and appear to be valid for one week only (when the new round is released on Sundays, the old round disappears).

Target now offers price matching. You can check out their policy here.

At Target, you can use one Target coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item. The printable Target coupons now state “one per transaction” meaning you can only use one “like” coupon per transaction. The Target coupons from the inserts do not have this wording and neither do the Target toy coupons. You can read/print their coupon policy here.

They are also offering a .05 credit when you bring in your own reusable shopping bag!

Regular Markdown Schedule in other Departments
Monday – Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationary (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
Tuesday – Domestics, Women’s Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
Wednesday – Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
Thursday – House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
Friday – Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

BABY:

This coupon is available regionally in the RP insert of some newspapers today, so make sure you check your inserts!  If you didn’t get the coupon, you can get it through My Coupon Hunter.  While you’re there, you may want to pick up some of the $2/1 Pampers coupons from the 3-14 RP insert.  The boxed sets are on sale for $19.99 this week, which would make them $14.99 after coupons.  It’s been awhile since I bought a box of diapers, so I don’t know how many are in a box.

(Thanks Totally Target!)

GROCERY DEALS:

Cucumbers or green peppers – $.79/each

Del Monte canned vegetables are on price cut through 5/8
$1/8 Del Monte canned fruits/vegetables – 3-21 RP (expires 5/16/10)
$1/4 Del Monte brand products printable
Final Price = $.25-.37/each
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Heinz vinegar – white or apple cider – $.99
$.50/1 Heinz vinegar printable
Final Price = $.49

Michael Angelo’s Frozen Entrees – $2.50 (on price cut through 4/24)
$1/1 Michael Angelo’s Entree printable
BOGO free Michael Angelo’s Entree printable (must register to print)
Final Price = $1.50 for 2!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Sobe Lifewater – 10/$10
BOGO free Sobe Lifewater printable
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Strawberries – $1.99

Tyson chicken breast nuggets – $2.50

HEALTH & BEAUTY:

Some Target stores now have the Gillette Fusion MVP razors in new packaging for $4.99.  Use the $4/1 coupon from the 4-4 PG insert and get it for $.99!  (Thanks Cuckoo for Coupon Deals!)



Some Target stores also have the Gillette Venus razors in the new packaging for $4.99.  Pair the $2/1 Venus coupons from the 4-4 PG insert and get it for $2.99!

Herbal Essences – $2.50
$1/1 Herbal Essence shampoo/conditioner/styler – 3-14 RP, 4-4 PG
Final Price = $1.50/each

Kandoo 42 count flushable wipes – $1.65
$1/1 Kandoo, any – 4-4 PG
Final Price = $.65/each
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Lip Smackers – $1.47
$1/1 Lip Smackers printable
Final price = $.47

Nivea Body Wash for Women – $3.49 (on price cut through 5/1)
$2/1 Nivea body wash for women printable
BOGO free Nivea body wash for women – April All You Magazine

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Nivea Body Wash for Women – $3.49/each

Use $2/1 Nivea printable
Use BOGO free coupon

Spend $1.49 OOP ($.75/each)
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Extra Super Lash Rimmel Mascara is priced at $2.99 in some Target stores.  Use the $3/1 Rimmel coupon from the March All You Magazine and get it for FREE!

(Thanks Totally Target!)

Reach floss – $1.12
$1/1 Reach floss – 10-18 RP, 1-3 RP
Final price = $.12

St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea butter body wash travel size, St. Ives Hydrating Vitamin E body moisturizer travel size, St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub travel size – $.97/each
$1/1 St. Ives, any (does not include trial sizes) – 3-21 SS
Final Price = Free after coupon!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

Vaseline Total Moisture body lotion – $2.99
$1.25/1 Vaseline lotion, any – 4-11 RP
$1/1 Vaseline skin care lotion Target printable
Final Price = $.74 after coupons

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion – $5.99
$3.75/1 Vaseline Sheer Infusion – 4-11 RP
$1/1 Vaseline skin care lotion Target printable
Final Price = $1.24 after coupons!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

HOUSEHOLD:

GE Energy Smart Light bulbs – $2.99
$2/1 GE Energy Smart light bulbs Target printable
$1/1 GE Energy Smart light bulbs printable
Final Price = Free after coupon (make sure you give the Target coupon last!)

Ziploc slider bags are on price cut for $2.27 through 5/8
BOGO free Ziploc slider bags – 4-11 SS (expires 6/5/10)
$.55/1 Ziploc bags – 3-21 SS (expires 5/15/10)
Final Price = $.90 each after coupons when you buy 2!
(Thanks Totally Target!)

More Scrubbing Bubbles Deals:

The Scrubbing Bubbles Daily Shower Power Sprayer is $7.99 and the refills are $3.94.  There is a Buy Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer, Get a refill Free printable coupon.  There were also $5/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer starter coupons in the 4-11 SS.  Plus, there was a FREE $5 Target gift card when you buy 3 Scrubbing Bubbles products in the 4-11 SS.

Here’s a scenario to work this deal:

Buy 3 Scrubbing Bubbles Daily Shower Power Sprayer – $7.99/each
Buy 3 Scrubbing Bubbles power sprayer refills – $3.94

Use 3 $5/1 Power Sprayer coupons
Use 3 Buy Power Sprayer, get free refills coupons (will deduct $3.94/item)
Use 2 $5 Target gift card coupons

Spend $8.97 OOP, get 2 $5 Target gift cards
Final Price = $1.03 moneymaker after coupons and gift cards!

Here’s another Scrubbing Bubbles scenario:
Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet gel – $3.99
Buy 1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 starter kit – $6.29
Buy 2 Scrubbing Bubbles bahtroom cleaners – $2.24/each (YMMV on pricing)

Use $1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning gel coupon (3-21 SS)
Use Free Fresh Brush starter kit WYB toilet gel coupon (4-11 RP)
Use 2 $.75/1 Scrubbing Bubbles coupons (3-21 SS)
Use $5 Target gift card WYB 3 Scrubbing Bubbles products (4-11 SS)

Spend $5.97 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $.97 after coupons/gift card

(Thanks Hip2Save!) 

Here are some links to the clearance deals online: (don’t forget to shop through Ebates to get 4% cash back)

Want to get on the Target mailing lists? This isn’t a sure thing, but it’s worth signing up here. (Thanks A Full Cup!)
This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.
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Freebie Friday: Free Redbox, Cascade, Jack in the Box, Stayfree and more!

April 16, 2010 by

Get a free Redbox rental if you rent 3 movies through the end of April! A unique code will be e-mailed to you on May 7. You must enter an e-mail address when you rent movies and “free” rentals do not qualify for this promotion. (Thanks Freebies4mom!)

Here are a few other codes that may work if you have not used them before:
BREAKROOM
DVDONME
REDBOX

For use at Kroger only:  DVDKROG

For use at Walgreens only: DVDATWAG

You can use these codes once per card (you do have to swipe a credit or debit card to “rent” the movie).

To learn more about Redbox (or to find a location, see what’s available, or reserve a selection online), check out their blog here and their site here.

Here are some more freebies:

Cascade ~ Get 2 free Cascade Action Pacs

Jack in the Box ~ Get free fries today (4/16) ONLY. (No other purchase necessary)


Gas X Thin Strips ~ Get free Gas X Thin Strips plus coupons! (Thanks Kristi!)

Stayfree ~ Free sample of Stayfree Thermal Control pads

Free weekend activities around town: (you may want to call your store to confirm that they are participating before going)

Lakeshore Learning ~ Free Earth Day Bag from 11 am-3 pm.  Decorate an “Earth Day Bag”

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic ~ Make a free “See it Grow” planter Saturday 4/17 from 10-11 a.m.  Register fro this Build & Grow Clinic here.

Toys ‘R Us:  Visit your local Toys ‘R Us location for a Thomas Play Date on Saturday, 4/17 from 11 am-1 pm.  Enjoy storytime, coloring fun, Thomas trivia, special offers, and free gifts!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
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Thrifty Thursday: Getting items for free or close to free using rebates!

April 15, 2010 by

Before I started using coupons, I thought that rebates were basically for high dollar electronics purchases, software purchases, or cell phones.  That had been the extent of my rebate “experience.”  I had no idea that I could submit rebates for a variety of products that I purchase and use regularly or that I could end up getting those items for free or close to free or that sometimes they would even be “money makers” So, if you’re wondering if some of the rebate offers I’ve posted (or that you may have seen posted on other sites) are “legit” I can assure you that they are and that those rebate checks here and there add up quickly!

Here are some tips to help you if you are new to using rebates:

Save rebate forms ~ Many times, there are rebates that match up with items that I am already getting for free or closer to free with Extra Care Bucks or Register Rewards at CVS or Walgreens. Every time I see a rebate form in the inserts or find one on tear pads on displays in stores, I grab it and hang on to it – you never know when it might come in handy!

Organization is the key ~ When I submit a rebate, I usually scan or make a copy of the receipt, rebate form, and any UPCs I may have submitted for my records. I hang onto it until I get my rebate check back. Typically, I don’t have any “issues” when I submit rebates, but every now and then I will get a letter or e-mail telling me that something is missing and then I have proof that it was submitted.

There is also a great website that you can use to keep track of your rebates. It is called Rebate Tracker and it allows you to enter your rebate details (including submission address, the date you purchased the item and where you purchased it, and the date you submitted the rebate form). You can also update the status once you receive the rebate. In addition, you can keep track of out of pocket expenses and track how much you receive as “reimbursement.”

Is it “worth it”?  My criteria for determining whether a rebate offer is “worth it” may be different from others.  I will not buy a product that is “free after rebate” if it’s not something I really want and need because I am still having to put money out up front.  I typically only take advantage of rebate offers if the item I am getting will be free or close to free up front (meaning I can use a coupon, Extra Care Bucks, or Register Rewards to offset the cost), which makes it a “money maker” or if it is for an item I would be buying anyway because it is for something we want or need.

Using your rebate money ~ People also have different uses for their rebate money.  When I get a rebate check, it goes into our savings for our 100% Cash Christmas.  How do you use your rebate money?

Do you have a Thrifty Thursday idea to share?  Don’t forget to link up below!

For more Thrifty Thursday ideas, check out Coupon Teacher, Madame Deals, and Life as a Mom. 

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Website of the week Wednesday: Cozi.com!

April 14, 2010 by

Our family seems to always be “on the go” and even though we have a family calendar where I try to keep track of things, it’s not always easy, especially if we are not AT home to keep track of things!  I recently discovered Cozi.com and it has helped me to solve this problem.  I love it!

You create one account for your family and my favorite feature is the family calendar.  Each family member gets assigned a color and you can appointments and events for different family members to the calendar.  If your school participates, you can also import the school calendar to your family calendar.  My daughter’s school participates, so this made things even easier for us!  Every family member who has an e-mail address can log in to access the calendar.  You can also send yourself reminders as events come up!  Now, my husband can’t say he doesn’t know what we have “going on” as a family, either. 

Some other features include a shopping list, a to do list, and a journal.  You can send things from your shopping list or your to-do list to your e-mail or to your phone!  Again, these are great features if you’re on the go a lot!

They also have a “live simply” section that has great ideas for meal planning, home organization, and family friendly activities/tradition ideas.

If you feel like you’re having trouble keeping all of the “pieces” of your busy life together, check out Cozi.com!

Disclaimer:  I did not receive any incentives from Cozi.com for publishing this article.  I just think it’s a great site that has really helped to simplify things for my family and wanted to share!

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Kroger deals for the week of 4/14

April 14, 2010 by

Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
Cellfire
Kroger
Shortcuts
Upromise

**For more information about loadable coupons and how they work check out this post!

This ad is based on the Texas/Louisiana market. 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!

The “Digital Choice Rewards” promotion continues this week!  The end date on the catalinas I got last week said 4/21.  Kroger is currently offering a “Digital Choice Rewards” promotion – buy 10 participating products, get 15 free music downloads, 15 free ringtones, or a free movie ticket! (you will receive a catalina coupon with a redemption code at check-out)  Download the full list of participating items here.

I did this deal three times last week and I’m glad I have another week to figure out some more scenarios. Here are some scenarios I did last week

Here are some of the participating items from this week’s ad:

*Arm & Hammer laundry detergent – 2/$7

*Breyer’s ice cream – $2.88

*Buitoni pasta – 2/$6 – $2/each after coupon
$1/1 Buitoni printable

*Colgate Total toothpaste – 2/$5 – $1.75/each after coupon
$.75/1 Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste – 3-28 SS2
$.75/1 Colgate Total toothpaste printable

*Cottonelle Bath tissue – $5.99 – $4.99 after coupon
$.50/1 Cottonelle toilet paper (12 pk) – 3-14 SS (should double)

*Eckrich smoked sausage – 2/$5

*Florida’s Natural Orange Juice – 2/$5

*Frito corn chips – $1.99

*Gatorade sports drink – $1.99 (4 pk, 12 oz)

*Keebler Deluxe Cookies or Fudge Shoppe – $1.99 – $.99 to $1.72 each when you buy 2
$.55/2 Keebler cookies – 3-7 RP
$1/1 Keebler Fudge Shoppe printable

*Kellogg’s Nutri-grain bars – $1.99

*Kraft macaroni and cheese – $3.49 (5 ct boxes or 4 ct)

*Kraft singles, shreds, or bar cheese – $1.99/each

*Kroger potatoes – $1.79

*Lipton iced team/Starbucks Frappucino – $4.99 – $3.99 after coupon
$1/1 Starbucks Frappucino printable

*Nabisco snack crackers – $2.49 – $1.49/each after coupon
$1/1 Nabisco Wheat thins printable

*Nestle Pure Life water – 3/$10 – 2/$5.66 after coupon
$1/2 Nestle Pure Life water printable

*Pillsbury Savorings – $2.99 – $1.99 after coupons when you buy 2
$1/2 Pillsbury Savorings printable
$1/2 Pillsbury Savorings loadable on shortcuts.com

*Purina ONE dog food – $16.99

*Quaker Life or Cap’n Crunch cereal or instant oatmeal – 2/$5 – $1.50 after coupon
$1/1 Quaker Instant oatmeal printable

*Red  Bull Energy drinks – 2/$3

*Sargento shreds or singles – $1.99 – $1.59/each after coupons (when you buy 2)
$.40/2 Sargento natural shredded cheeses – 2-7 SS (should double)

*Smart Balance spread or butter blend – $1.99 – $.99 after coupon
$1/1 Smart Balance butter blend sticks – 3-21 RP

*Smart Ones Entrees (or Claim Jumper Entrees) – 5/$10 – 5/$7 after coupon
$3/10 Smart Ones entrees – 1-10 SS

*Snuggle fabric softener – 2/$7
$3/1 Snuggle fabric softener – 3-28 RP

*Sobe Lifewater or Fuze – 10/$10 – $.50/each when you buy 2!
BOGO free printable

*Splenda No Calorie Sweetener or PureVia – $3.99 – $2.99 after coupon
$1/1 Splenda sweetener – 3-21 SS, 2-28 SS

*Starbucks coffee – $6.99 – $5.49 after coupon
$1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee (12 oz bag) – 3-21 SS

*Tombstone pizza – $2.99/each

*Totino’s pizza rolls – $2.99

*Uncle Ben’s rice – $1.69 (selected varieties) – $.69 after coupon if whole grain rice is included
$1/1 Uncle Ben’s whole grain brown rice – 2-21 RP
$1/2 Uncle Ben’s rice products printable

*Viva paper towels – $5.99 – $4.99 after coupons
$.50/1 Viva paper towels printable (should double)

Here are the rest of the weekly deals from the ad:

*Blue Bell Ice cream – 3/$10 – $2.33 after coupon
$1/1 Blue Bell ice cream printable on bluebell.com (you must register, you can print 2 per account)
*Hot dog or sandwich buns – 10/$10
*Iceberg lettuce – $.99/each
*Buy 3 12 pk, 12 oz cans of Pepsi products, get the 4th free – get 4/$12
*Pork spare ribs – $.97/lb (my “stock up” price is $.77/lb, but that was last summer – this is still a great deal!)
*Red Delicious apples – $.99/lb
*Yellow or zucchini squash – $.99/lb

CRAZY MEAL DEAL:  Buy Kroger marinated fajitas (Beef or chicken) – 2 lb package, get FREE Dole Shredded lettuce, Pepsi Cola 2 liter bottle, Calidad tortilla chips, Mi Casa flour tortillas (10 ct), Potato salad (1 lb package) – save $6.68 total!

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