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Kroger deals for the week of 5/5

May 5, 2010 by


Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
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**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!

 

This week there is a Procter & Gamble “Watch Your Savings Grow” promotion.  Get an instant $4 off when you buy any 4 participating P&G items.  The prices reflected below are the prices after the instant $4 has been deducted: (these are just the items reflected in the ad, there are more in the store)  Was anyone else in the Texas/Houston area missing their P&G insert this week?!

Always Infinity pads – $5.99 after instant discount
$1/1 Always Infinity – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $4.99 after discount/coupons

Always maxi pads – $4.49 after instant discount
$1/1 Always pads – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $3.49 after discount/coupons

Bounce dryer sheets (105-120 ct) – $3.99 after instant discount
$.25/1 Bounce dryer sheets – 5-2 PG (should triple)
Final Price = $3.24 after discount/coupons

Charmin – 6 Mega or 12 big rolls – $5.99 after instant discount
$.25/1 Charmin – 5-2 PG (should triple)
Final Price = $5.24 after discount/coupons

Crest Pro Health rinse – $3.99 after instant discount
$.75/1 Crest Pro Health rinse – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $3.24 after discount/coupons

Crest Pro Health toothpaste – $1.49 after instant discount
$.75/1 Crest toothpaste – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $3.24 after discount/coupons

Dawn liquid (56 oz) – $3.99 after instant discount
$.25/1 Dawn liquid – 5-2 PG (should triple)
Final Price = $3.24 after discount/coupons

Downy fabric softener (52-60 oz) – $3.99 after instant discount
$1/1 Downy liquid or sheets – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $2.99 after discount/coupons

Febreze Air Effects – $1.49 after instant discount
$.50/1 (should double) or $1/1 Febreze Air Effects – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $.49 after discount/coupons

Herbal Essences shampoo – $1.99 after instant discount

Olay 8 bar soap or body wash – $4.49 after instant discount
$1/1 Olay Body Wash, In-Shower Lotion, Bar Soap, or Hand & Body lotion – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $3.49 after discount/coupons

Oral B Cross Action toothbrush – $1.49 after instant discount
$.75/1 Oral B Cross Action toothbrush – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $.74 after discount/coupons

Pampers or Easy Ups training pants – $7.99 after instant discount
$1.50/1 Pampers jumbo pack diapers – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $6.49 after discount/coupons

Prilosec OTC (14 ct) – $8.99 after instant discount
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $5.99 after discount/coupons

Tide laundry detergent (36 oz liquid) or Tide Stain Release (18 ct) – $4.99 after instant discount
$3/1 Tide stain release (15 ct+) – 5-2 PG
$1/1 Tide laundry detergent – 5-2 PG
Final Price = $1.99 for Tide Stain Release or $3.99 for Tide laundry detergent

OTHER DEALS:

*Blue Bell ice cream – 2/$7
$1/1 Blue Bell printable (must register)
Final Price = $2.50/each after coupon

*Daisy sour cream – $1.88
$.50/1 Daisy sour cream – 3-28 SS2 (should double)
Final Price = $.88 after coupons

*Freschetta pizza – $4.99
$1.25/1 Freschetta pizza – 3-7 SS
$1/1 Freschetta pizza printable
Final Price = $3.74 after coupons

*Hot house tomatoes – $.97/each

*Kellogg’s Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes, or Apple Jacks – $1.97
$1/3 Kellogg’s Fruit Loops, Frosted Flakes, or Apple Jacks – 4-11 RP
Final Price = $1.64/each

*Kraft cheese – 2/$4

*Kraft salad dressing – 2/$4
$.55/1 Kraft salad dressing – 5-2 SS
Final Price = $1.45 after coupon

*Kroger natural slices – 2/$3

*Kroger mini peeled carrots – 4/$5

*Lean Cuisine entrees – 5/$10
$1/5 Lean Cuisine – 5-2 SS
Final Price = 5/$9 after coupon ($1.80 each)

*Strawberries – $1.77/lb

*Sunny Delight – 10/$10
$.25/1 Sunny D printable (should triple)
Final Price = $.25/each

CRAZY MEAL DEAL:  Buy Blue Ribbon Hickory Smoked bacon, get Tennessee Pride sausage gravy (8 oz package), Bakecrafters English muffins (12 oz), 1 lb ripe bananas, or Kroger large eggs

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Tip of the Day Tuesday: Don’t be scammed by credit card skimmers

May 4, 2010 by

In the past few weeks, I have heard similar stories from too many family members and friends.  Basically, they learned that hundreds to thousands of dollars in charges had been made to a credit card, but the credit card was still in their possession.  Most likely, they were all the victims of credit card skimming.  Although credit card skimming has been around for years, the incidents of credit card skimming appear to be increasing quickly.

What is credit card skimming?

In a nutshell, with credit card skimming, thieves typically use a small electronic device to steal your credit card information. They do this by scanning and storing the data contained on the magnetic strip.  Then, they often use this information to create counterfeit cards and the shopping spree beings.

Since we are following the Dave Ramsey plan, we mainly use cash, so I figured we were mainly “safe” but I learned that some of the more common target areas for skimmers are actually places where we still use our debit card:  gas station pumps, ATM machines, and Redbox rental units.  Other target locations include restaurants and grocery stores.

How to spot skimmers

I was surprised to find how easy it is to disguise skimming devices within the card readers of ATM machines and gas station pumps.  Some ATM machines may also contain cameras above the keypad to record your pin number as you enter it or even a fake keypad to record your information.  Even though it might take extra time, I think I might start dealing with tellers either in the branch of through the drive thru from now on!  

Check out this article on Credit Card Skimming:  How Thieves Can Steal Your Card Information Without You Knowing It.  There are some great pictures of various skimming devices.  It’s pretty enlightening!

In addition to keeping an eye out for hidden devices on card readers, you should also make sure that your credit card never leaves your possession.  This can be tricky in a restaurant where the waiter typically leaves with your card to process your payment.  All the waiter has to do is use a small hand-held skimmer and then they have all of your information. 

Make sure you watch your bank statements closely.  If you have online banking, it’s a good idea to monitor your card activity regularly.  You may also want to check with your credit card companies to see what sort of fraud protection they have in place.  Some companies will monitor your accounts and will cut off access if there is suspicious activity.


What to do if you are the victim of credit card skimming (or any credit card threat/fraud)

Contact your bank or credit card company right away ~ Contact your bank or credit card company right away so that they can cancel the card.  By law, you won’t be liable for more than $50 in charges.  If your debit card information was stolen, your bank will cancel the account, but they typically have to wait for any activity to hit your account before they will respond.  Once the fraudulent charges hit your account, they will typically place a credit on your account for the charges.

File a police report ~ Contact the police and file a police report.  Make sure you keep a copy for your records.

Put a freeze on your credit report ~ Contact all three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) to put a security hold on your accounts.  This will prevent people from opening new credit accounts using your name and information.  Also make sure you check your credit report to ensure that no new accounts have been opened.

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Do you have Tylenol products on the recall list?

May 4, 2010 by

Do you have Tylenol products that are on the recall list?  McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued a major recall of the following products:  Infants’ Tylenol and Children’s Tylenol products, Infants’ Motrin and Children’s Motrin, Children’s Zyrtec, and Children’s Benadryl.  You can find the listing of products above. I found two unopened bottles and one open bottle that were part of the recall.

Check out the FAQs for this Tylenol recall here.  Here is some helpful information about how to locate the NDC code, UPC code, and pictures of the products that have been recalled.  If you have products that are on the recall list, you will need the NDC code, lot number, and expiration date.  Click here to request a refund or high dollar product replacement coupon.  If you have more than six products, you will have to complete multiple forms.

Here is some information about how to dispose of products from the recall list that you may have (from the McNeil site):

Unless instructed otherwise, do not dispose of unused medicines by emptying them into your sink, toilet, or storm drain.
Some states may have regulations regarding pharmacy or community take-back programs in which they may receive and dispose of returned unused drugs for patients. It is recommended that a local pharmacy or local authority be contacted to determine if it participates in such programs.
In the event that medicines can not be disposed by take-back programs, place them in the household trash taking the following steps.

  • Make sure that they are in an unrecognizable sealed container; ensuring that children, pets, and others do not have access to the contents of the container;
  • Dispose of the container in household trash.

Visit: www.smarxtdisposal.net

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Get a free sample pack from Kraft!

May 3, 2010 by

Become a fan of Kraft on Facebook and then click on the “Savings” tab and get a free sample pack from Kraft!  There are four different packs to choose from:

Backyard Campout ~ Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh (coupon), Kraft Cheesy Explosion (coupon), Wheat Thins (sample), and General Foods International sticks (sample)

Fire up the BBQ ~ Oscar Mayer Selects hot dog (coupon), Bull’s Eye BBQ sauce (coupon), Wheat Thins (sample), and General Foods International sticks (sample)

Picnic in the Park ~ Kraft olive oil mayo (coupon), Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese dinner (coupon), Wheat Thins (sample), and General Foods International sticks (sample)

Road Trip ~ Kraft Olive Oil mayo (coupon), Philadelphia minis (coupon), Wheat Thins (sample), and General Foods International sticks (sample)

Sample packs include a Delicious Summer Rebate Offer Form:  Spend $30 on Kraft Foods products between 5/23 and 6/13/10 and get $10 back by mail.  Sample packs available through 5/10/10 while supplies last.

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Get your FREE Kraftmaid Kitchen Idea book!

May 3, 2010 by

These Kraftmaid Kitchen idea books are hot items and tend to go fast. Don’t miss out on the chance to get yours!





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