Monday Night Round-Up: The day’s best coupons, deals and freebies!

If you missed any of today’s posts, here are some of my favorites!

COUPONS:

Printable Coupon Round-Up:  NEW Glade Printables!

Comet Bathroom Spray Cleaner only $1 at Dollar General

Solo Plates, Bowls, and Cups just $.50 each at Dollar Tree!

Carmex Lip Balm as low as $.20 each after coupon!

Lowe’s FREE $10 off coupon offer!

Printable Coupon Round-Up:  Football party, baking, breakfast, and more!

Carefree Liners FREE or cheap with new printable coupon!

Burger King:  Lots of new BOGO free printable coupons!

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks only $.49 each after coupon at Safeway Stores!

NEW Old El Paso printable coupon = cheap taco seasoning, sauce, and more!

GIFT IDEAS:

Personalized Trick or Treat Bag for $8.49

Kids Custom t-shirts for $2 each!

Shutterfly FREE 8X8 photo book offer!

Custom Halloween Trick or Treat bag plus 40 photo prints for $4.99 shipped!

Shutterfly Photo Books:  3 FREE photo book offers!

BLURB:  Turn your Instagram and Facebook photos into a photo book plus 15% off!

Walmart:  FREE 5X7 photo print!

Ink Garden Custom Travel photo mug for $2

FREEBIE ALERT:  FREE 8X10 photo canvas (just pay shipping!) – $49 value!

AMAZON DEALS:

Huggies Baby Wipes for $1.58 per package shipped!

Finish Powerball Tablets for $.17 each shipped!

PlayDoh Creative Fun Factory for $7.93

Children’s Artist Aprons (12 pack) for $9.15! (71% off)

USB Car Charger Power Adapted for iPhone 4/4S for $.88 shipped

3 Pack of Universal Touch Screen Stylus Pens for $.80 shipped!

Pinzon Basics 100-Percent Egyptian Cotton 6-Piece Towel Set only $19.99 (67% off)

Disney Cars or Fairies Multi-bin toy organizer for $25 shipped (50% off)

HSI The Styler Ceramic Tourmaline Ionic Flat Iron Hair Straightener only $39.99 shipped (regularly $299)

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers only $.89 each shipped!

Otterbox Defender Series Hybrid Case & Holster for iPhone 4 & 4S as low as $20 (regularly $49.99)

DEALS:

Target FREE and under $1 deals for the week of 9/9

Halloween Costumes for as low as $6.25 each SHIPPED!

Kleenex Facial Tissue $.38 per box at Walgreens!

Walgreens Deals for the week of 9/9

Lane Bryant Jeans for $29.99 + 40% off clearance sale

Dollar Tree:  FREE and under $1 deals for the week of 9/9

Toddler winter boots for just $10 shipped

Texas Residents:  Zaycon Boneless Skinless chicken breasts $1.69/lb

Candlesticks:  Kids Christmas PJs for as low as $10.99

Walmart Top Free and Under $1 Deals!

MORE Kroger Mega Sale Deals:  cheap veggies, Solo cups, and FREE Power Bars!

4Checks.com: 2 boxes of personalized checks for $8.95 shipped!

Kroger:  Top items to add to your stockpile!

Two FREE Finding Nemo 3D movie tickets with qualifying movie purchase!

Vistaprint:  6 items for just $12.82 shipped (business cards, tote bag, t-shirt and more!)

Just Fab:  Possible FREE shoes or designer shoes for $20 shipped!

GEVALIA:  Get 4 boxes of coffee and a Coffeemaker for just $9.99!

Survey Spot:  Complete surveys, get CASH for Christmas!

MORE Dollar Tree coupon match-ups!

Dollar Tree stores now accepting coupons + match-ups

The Best Prices on Doc McStuffins Friendship is the Best Medicine DVD!

Earn $50 when you open an ING checking account

Travelzoo: Get the heads up on the HOTTEST travel deals!

Payoff.com:  Track your savings and debt payoff for FREE!

Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel has openings: earn free gift cards and prizes!

Opinion Outpost:  earn cash for completing surveys and product trials!

All You Magazine for $1.67 per issue PLUS get a FREE $5 Walmart gift card!

Pinecone Research is accepting applications:  get paid $3 per survey!

MyPoints:  Get FREE gift cards and more!

Angel Soft Double Roll Bath Tissue (18 ct) $.24 per roll! **STOCK UP*

FREEBIES:

35 Slow Cooker Beef Recipes FREE for Kindle!

FREE Dailies Contact Lenses + $100 mail in rebate!

E-Poll:  Earn cash and gift cards for completing surveys

Hotels.com Rewards:  earn a FREE hotel night!

Check your Credit Score for FREE with Credit Sesame (no payment info needed!)

FREE Chick-fil-A breakfast entrees in select cities!

FREE one year Coupons.com Savings Club membership ($30 value!)

FREE Procter & Gamble Organize in Style coupon book! ($17+ savings)

FREE Seven Slings baby sling (just pay shipping)

FREE Disney Parks vacation planning DVD

Free Redbox Rental codes round-up!

Chili’s:  FREE Chips and Queso printable coupon!

FREE Copycat Recipes Cookbook:  Panda Express, KFC, Olive Garden and more!

FREE $1 Amazon MP3 credit = FREE Music

UPS My Choice:  Don’t miss out on packages while you travel this summer

FREEBIE ALERT:  7 free issues of Parents Magazine 

FREE Audio Books:  Fifty Shades of Grey, The Hunger Games, and MORE!

SWEEPSTAKES/INSTANT WIN GAMES/GIVEAWAYS:

Charmin Instant Win Game:  Enter to win a year’s supply of toilet paper!

SWEEPS:  Win a week-long Caribbean vacation from Craftsy!

Wheel of Fortune:  Play online for FREE and win prizes, too!

Superpoints:  Spin & Win gift cards or cash!

American Family:  Enter to win the $50,000 cash sweepstakes

RECIPES:

Menu Planning Monday:  My Menu Plan for the week of 9/9

Pay it Forward: Gutzy Gear Event!

I’ve been working in education for 14 years, but even before I began working in education, back to school time has always been an exciting time for me.  I always feel like it’s comparable to New Year’s. It’s a fresh start.  New clothing.  New school supplies.  New friends and new teachers.  For many families, though, especially in our economy, back to school time can be a source of stress as they try to find extra money to provide new clothing and school supplies for their children.  This year, I was very excited to participate in the Pay It Forward Gutzy Gear Event, which allowed me to provide 2 backpacks and school supplies to two local elementary school-aged children in my area.  Gutzy Gear provided me with $25 to purchase as many school supplies as possible!  They also provided me with Gutzy Gear straps and patches for the backpacks!

I always look for opportunities to help my children learn to “count their blessings” so to speak and to involve them in projects where they can help others.  This seemed like a perfect project for us to participate in as a family.  My son started kindergarten this year and my daughter started third grade.  I explained to my children that there were many other children, perhaps even their classmates, who would be without backpacks and school supplies this year.  I asked them if they were willing to help.  My daughter, who has a huge heart, even offered to chip in some of her own money!  We decided to purchase school supplies for a kindergarten and third grader.

We took advantage of a BOGO free sale on backpacks at Walgreens and were able to find two backpacks for $10.99.  I bought them during tax free weekend, so we didn’t even have to pay taxes!

Here are the rest of the items we purchased:  I used a school supply list from a local elementary school to determine which items to purchase

Kindergarten

Crayons (24 ct box)
Facial tissues (2 boxes)
Folders (plastic) – 2
Folders with brads – 2
Glue sticks (4)
Liquid glue (2)
Index cards (100 ct)
Pencils (3 packages)
Pink eraser
School box
Scissors
Watercolor markers (Washable)
Watercolor paint set (2)
Ziploc bags (gallon size)

3rd grade

Colored pencils
Crayons (24 ct box)
Facial tissues (2 boxes)
Folders, plastic (2)
Folders, plastic with brads (6)
Glue sticks (4)
Liquid glue (2)
Index cards (100 ct)
Notebook paper ( package)
Pencils (6 packages)
Pink eraser
School box
Spiral notebooks (8)
Yellow highlighter
Ziploc bags (gallon size)

Our total spent, including the backpacks, was $36.81, so we spent more than the $25 we had been given, but it was worth the extra $12 to be able to give two kids a fresh start this school year!

Here’s the finished product, complete with the Gutzy Gear Patches!

If you’re not familiar with Gutzy Gear, here’s some information about them:

Gutzy Gear is a great, new way to express yourself by customizing your backback, sports duffel, messenger bag, and more! Gutzies are cool looking removable patches. Gutzies stick to a Gutzy strap cover that you put wherever you want to go Gutzy! With 56 Gutzies in a series and new Gutzies constantly being introduced, you can collect and trade a world of Gutzies.

I got some for my kids to start out the school year and they love them!

Thanks again to Gutzy Gear and Madame Deals Media for organizing this event!

Disclosure:  I did not receive any compensation for writing this post.  I did receive $25 from Gutzy Gear to purchase backpacks and school supplies.  All opinions contained within this post are my own.  Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

Swag Code Alert + more ways to earn Swagbucks!


There’s a Swag Code on the Swagbucks Facebook page that’s worth 5 Swagbucks and is valid until 5 p.m. PT (that’s 8 p.m. ET).

If you’re not using Swagbucks yet, you’re missing out on FREE gift cards! I’ve been using them for more than three years now and have paid for most of my family’s Christmas usingAmazon gift cards I’ve earned! You can also get gift cards to favorite restaurants such as Chili’s or to retail stores like Gap and Walmart. They even have iTunes gift cards!

If you haven’t signed up with Swagbucks yet, you can get 30 more Swagbucks just for signing up here–> Swagbucks registration

If you’re already using Swagbucks (or if you just signed up and want to jump start your earnings), here are some other ways you can earn more Swagbucks today.  This was my game plan from yesterday, but if you haven’t done these offers yet, it will work for you today!

  • Get the Swag code from the Swagbucks Facebook page – 8 Swagbucks
  • Complete the Daily poll – 1 Swagbuck
  • Go through the NOSO (you don’t have to complete any offers to get the points at the end) – 2 Swagbucks
  • Complete Rewards TV offer – 38 Swagbucks
  • Watch Swag TV and various videos – 6 Swagbucks
  • Complete McDonald’s offer – 2 Swagbucks

Here are more ways to earn:

  • Watch Swag TV – you earn points just for watching funny videos!
  • Play Games – earn points by playing games through the site!
  • Do a few searches every day until you win at least once – I search for things that I would normally be searching for online anyway and I have found that I can easily earn 10-30 Swagbucks each day by doing this. Your searches do need to be “natural” searches. If it does not seem like your searches are legitimate, they may freeze or even close your account.
  • If you have a Facebook account, become a “fan” of Swagbucks on Facebook – You’ll receive notifications about Swag codes, Swag hunts, and special offers through the Swagbucks page on Facebook!
  • Publish your Swagbucks winnings on Facebook – when you “win” a buck, you now have the option of posting your win on Facebook. It shows up on your profile and it’s another way to promote your Swagbucks account.  When your friends sign up under you, you win when they win for the first 1,000 Swagbucks!
  • Read the Swagbucks blog – Bonus codes are posted here and you’ll get the heads up on newpromotions, too!
  • Download the Swagbucks Toolbar onto your internet browser – Click on the “toolbars” option on the left hand side of the website after you log in and follow the instructions! (you will earn one buck each day just for using the toolbar)

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

Menu Planning Monday: My Menu Plan for the week of 9/9

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve had a hard time getting back into a routine of menu planning and finding time to throw meals together before I leave for work in the morning, but I keep trying!  Here’s my plan for this week!

If you’re new to menu planning or would like tips for getting started, check out this post here–> Tips for menu planning

You can also view hundreds of meal plans each week at Orgjunkie.com

SUNDAY:  Chicken Tortilla soup (slow cooker) – This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. It’s also one of my favorite recipes to throw together when I’m short on time because I usually have everything on hand and it is literally a “dump and go” recipe!

MONDAY:  Spinach Wraps  – This is a quick and easy meal when I don’t have time to prepare anything in the morning!  I buy Spinach Wraps, a Caesar salad mix, and Tyson grilled chicken strips.  I mix the chicken and Caesar salad mix together and fill the wraps.  Everyone loves it!

TUESDAY:  Slow Cooker Chile Colorado burritos – I discovered this recipe on Pinterest and it has become a family favorite.  I could make it once a week and no one would complain!

WEDNESDAY:  Chicken Lickin’ Good Pork Chops (slow cooker) – This is another quick and easy recipe to make that is always a hit with my family!

THURSDAY:  Cream cheese chicken (slow cooker)

FRIDAY:  Melt in Your Mouth Meatloaf (slow cooker)

Image Credit: What’s on my menu

SATURDAY:  Sweet potato foil pack tacos ~ I found this recipe on Marci’s blog.  My family was skeptical the first time we tried these, but once they actually tasted them, they were a hit, even with my kids! (and that’s not an easy feat!)  I love this recipe because it’s low maintenance and yummy!


*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information.

Target FREE and under $1 deals for the week of 9/9


Here’s my Target Top Under $1 deals of the week. Keep in mind that pricing may vary by area. Always check your local ad to confirm that they have the “weekly deals.”   Make sure you check out the changes to the Target coupon policy here.  Also, Target printables can disappear VERY quickly (sometimes within a few hours), s0 make sure you print the ones you want as soon as they come out!

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)

Now, you can save 5% when you use your Target Red Card.

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.  Theprintable 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

Here is an unadvertised gift card offer:  Buy Biore Strips and Cleanser, get a $5 Target gift card

SCENARIO:

Buy Biore Pore Strips (6-8 ct) – $5.99
Buy Biore Cleanser – $5.89

Use FREE Biore Cleanser when you buy Biore Pore Strips coupon – 8-12 SS

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $5 Target gift card
Final Price = $.99 after coupon and gift card (there is also a $1 off Biore Facial Care item Target coupon from a home mailer, so if you have this, everything is FREE after gift card and coupons!)
NOTE:  This offer MAY be regional.  If there is not a sign posted at your store, make sure you scan the items first to see if the gift card offer appears

FREEBIES: 

Hershey’s Simple Pleasures – $2.99
$1/1 Hershey’s Simple Pleasures Target printable
$2/1 Hershey’s Simple Pleasures – 8-19 SS insert
Final Price = FREE after coupons!

Mt. Olive Relish Jar (8 oz) or Squeez Bottle (10 oz) – $.89 – through 9/8
$1/1 Mt Olive pickles, pepper or relish – 8-26 SS
Final Price = FREE after coupon
NOTE: amounts for gift card may vary

Neutrogena Make-Up remover cleansing towelettes (7 ct) – $1.97
$2 off Neutrogena face product coupon
Final Price = FREE after coupon (I found these by the registers in my store)

Stayfree Ultra Thin Regular Pads with Wings (18 ct) – $2.89
$2/1 Stayfree product – 8-26 SS
$1/1 Stayfree feminine care item Target coupon – 8-26 SS
Final Price = FREE after stacked coupons

Up & Up Panty Liners  – $.99-$1.04
$1/1 Up & Up Feminine Care Product coupon (sort by personal care)
Final Price = as low as FREE after coupon

UNDER $1 DEALS:

Bull’s Eye BBQ sauce – $1.39
$1/2 Bulls Eye BBQ sauce Target coupon
Final Price = $.89 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Campbell’s 50th Anniversary soup cans – $.75 each
$1/5 Campbell’s Condsensed soup printable
Final Price = $.55 each after coupon

Carefree liners – $.99
Use $.50 off Carefree liners coupon
Final Price = $.49 after coupon

Colgate Total Advanced Whitening toothpaste – $2.84
$1/1 Colgate Total Target coupon
$1/1 Colgate toothpaste – 8-26 SS
Final Price = $.84 each after coupons

Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner – $2.99
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, or treatment printable
$1/1 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, or treatment 7-29 RP, 8-26 RP
$1/1 Garnier Fructis hair care item Target printable
Final Price = $.99 each after coupon


Gerber Graduates Grabbers – $1.52
$.75/1 Gerber Graduates Grabbers printable
Final Price = $.77 each after coupon

Jell-O Pudding or gelatin (4 ct) – 2/$4
$1/1 Jell-O Ready to Eat Snack Target printable
Final Price = $1 each after coupon
NOTE: Remember you can only use 1 “like” Target coupon per transaction

Juicy Juice Fruitfuls (8 ct) – $2.25
$1/2 Juicy Juice Target coupon
$1/1 Juicy Juice coupon (must register)
Final Price = $.75 each after coupons

Keebler Cinnamon Roll Cookies – $1.99 to $2.59
$.75/1 Keebler Cookie pack Target coupon – 7-29 RP
$.70/1 Keebler Cinnamon Roll cookies printable (use zip 15213)
Final Price = $.54 after coupons

Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides – $1.02
$.50/2 Knorr Side dishes Target printable
Final Price = $.77 each after coupon

Kraft salad dressing – $1.99 to $2.14
$1/1 Kraft salad dressing Target coupon
$1.00 off when you buy any TWO (2) KRAFT Dressings 16 oz.
Final Price = as low as $1.98 for two after coupons ($.99 each)

Kraft BBQ sauce – $1.02
$.50/2 Kraft BBQ sauce – 8-19 SS
Final Price = $.72 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

LA Looks Sport Gel (20 oz) – 1.94
$1/1 LA Looks – 8-19 RP
Final Price = $.94 each after coupon

Market Pantry Fruit Snacks – $1.89
$1/1 Market Pantry Fruit Snacks Target Mobile coupon (one time use)
Final Price = $.89 each after coupon

Meow Mix cat food – $.49 each
$1/6 Meow Mix cat food – 8-5 RP
Final Price = $.32 each after coupon (when you buy 6)

Michelina’s Entrees – $.95 each
$1/5 Michelina’s printable
Final Price = $.75 each after coupon (when you buy 5)

Buy 3 boxes of Nabisco crackers – $2.39/each (this included Triscuits, Ritz, Wheat Thins, and Chicken in A Biscuit at my store)
Use Nabisco Crackers Buy 2, Get 1 free coupon
Use $1 off 2 Nabisco crackers Target coupon
Final Price = $3.78 OOP ($1.26 per box)

Up & Up dryer sheets (40 ct) – $1.37
$2.50/2 Up & Up laundry care items Target printable
Final Price = $.12 each after coupon (when you buy 2)

Yoplait yogurt cups – 10/$5
$.40/6 Yoplait yogurt cups printable
$.50/8 Yoplait yogurt cups – 9-9 SS
Final Price = as low as $.40 each (when you buy 6)

Zevia Natural Soda (6 pk) – 3/$10
$3/1 Zevia all natural soda – 7-22 SS
Final Price = $.33 each after coupon
(Thanks Totally Target!)

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information