My coupon binder is so unorganized right now.  I haven’t clipped coupons in about a month.  This morning I spent about 30 minutes looking through coupons and clipping coupons.  Not a bad investment of time for the money saved.

Here’s a look at what I got today.  I spent about $21 but saved around $53.  That’s a savings of about 70% which is right on target for my triple coupon deals.

Heinz ketchup 32 oz $2.69
10/4 SS $.75 = $.44
*Smaller sizes are available for free, but this was a better deal for my family.

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.85
$.50 10/25 or 10/4 GM = $.35
*The two pack is available for $2.19.

Dial complete hand soap $2.25 reg
$2 sale, $.50q 10/4 SS = $.50

Windex cleaner $2.99 reg
$1.99 sale, $.55 tear off = $.34

Mueller’s noodles $1.49-$2.19 reg
$1.00-$1.50 sale, $.55 q off 2 from 10/4 SS = $.35-$.85 for 2

Fleischmann’s yeast $.99
$.40 q 10/4 SS = FREE

Skippy Peanut Butter 40 oz $5.99 reg
bogo sale $3, $.50 q 10/4 RP = $1.50

General Foods International Coffee Coolers $2.39
$.75 q 10/4 SS = $.14

Carnation Evaporated milk $1.25
$1 sale, $.50q off 2 11/1 RP, $.50 for 2

Prego spaghetti sauce $2.35
$.75q off 2 from 10/4 SS, $2.45 for 2

Chef Boyardee microwave bowls $1.29 reg
$1 sale, $.50q off 2 from 10/4 SS = $.80 for 2
also $.40q off 1 = FREE

Mazola olive oil cooking spray $2.99 reg
bogo sale, $1.50, $.50q 10/4 SS = FREE

Eggo waffles $2.35 – $.55q 10/4 RP = $.70

Pepperidge Farm garlic cheese toast $3.69 reg
$3 sale, $.60q = $1.20

Jimmy Dean D-Light bowls $3.19
$1.99 sale, $.55q RP = $.34

Kozy Shack pudding $3.29
bogo sale $1.64, $.35q 10/4 SS = $.59

Dannon Light & Fit yogurt, 6 pk
$2.50 – $.60q 11/1 SS = $.70

Nesquick single chocolate milk $1.69 – $.50q 11/1 = $.19

Coffee Mate flavored creamer 16 oz $2.39
$.50q on bottle or $.50 from 11/1 RP = $.89
(32 oz is $3.39 – $.50q = $1.89)

Sale items:

Martha White muffins, reg $1.19 each
bogo sale $.59 (I bought 4.)

Pillsbury flour $2.65-$2.95
$.99 sale (I bought 2.)

Campbell’s cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup $1.39 reg
bogo sale, 2/$1.39

Crisco oil $4.39
bogo sale $2.20 each

Other deals:

Fleischmann’s pizza yeast $.99
$.50 q 10/4 = FREE

Preggo Broth $2 sale – $.50 10/4 GM = $.50

Hormel Pepperoni $1.99 – $.50q 11/1 SS = $.49

Do you have any coupon match-ups to share?

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Use the coupon code MOM and you can purchase a 4-pack of tickets for only $44 for weekday shows.  Any additional tickets beyond the 4-pack for the shows during the week are still priced at $11.  Or if you prefer to go on the weekends, you can save $4 off weekend tickets. To receive the savings, go to TicketMaster.com and enter MOM in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing the tickets. 

This offer is not valid on Rinkside or VIP seating and it cannot be combined with other offers.  Service charges, facility, and handling fees will apply.

Show dates:

Charlotte: October 8-11, 2009
Philadelphia: October 14-18, 2009
Atlanta: October 14-18, 2009
Oakland/San Jose: October 14-25, 2009
Fairfax: October 21-25, 2009
Sacramento: October 28 – November 1, 2009
Baltimore: October 28 – November 1, 2009
Uniondale: November 10-15, 2009
Houston: November 11-15, 2009
NYC: November 17-22, 2009
East Rutherford: November 24-29, 2009
Denver/Broomfield: December 3-13, 2009 *available for purchase on 9/12/09
St. Paul: December 9-13, 2009
Los Angeles: December 17-20, 2009
Toronto: December 18-27, 2009
Anaheim: December 22-27, 2009
Philadelphia: December 23 – January 3, 2010 *available for purchase on 10/12/09
Boston: December 26-29, 2009 *available for purchase on 9/3/09
Ontario: December 30 – January 3, 2010
Cleveland: January 8 -18, 2009 *available for presale on 10/2/09

Enjoy the savings!

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Rite Aid Deals for October 4-10 at Money Saving Mom

Rite Aid Deals for this week at Deal Seeking Mom

Food Lion Deals for September 30-October 6 at Thrifty Mommy

Target Deals for October 4-10 at iMommies

Dollar General Deals for September 30-October 11 at Bargain Briana

The CVS Weekly for October 4-10 at iMommies

CVS Deals for October 4-10 at Money Saving Mom

The Walgreens Weekly for October 4-10 at iMommies

Walgreens Deals for this week at Deal Seeking Mom

Free Snuggle Dryer Sheets from Family Dollar at Deal Seeking Mom

Meijer Deals at Bargain Briana

Hasbro and Playskool coupons at Saving Everyday

Also, I’ll take a brief moment to mention that I have a great giveaway going on for a $50 basket of school supplies. 

Which stores do you like best for bargain shopping?

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Additional savings were earned from a $1 catalina that I received after my last purchase on Friday.  General Mills and Harris Teeter have a rebate savings going on right now.  I think if you purchase 3 Pillsbury products you get a $1 coupon/Catalina at the end of your purchase good on your next order.  I got one Wednesday after buying 3 Pillsbury Grand biscuits and then again Friday after the same purchase was made.  Then today I got a $5 rebate off my purchase for buying 15 General Mills products.  I didn’t realize I had purchased that many GM products this week, but I was glad for the extra savings.

This week I spent approximately $94 but I saved about $220.  I did get lots of things that I normally wouldn’t purchase unless they were free or really cheap.  I was able to stock our pantry with rice, dessert mixes, and some easy items for the freezer.  I also stocked our pantry with lots of canned vegetables. They were buy 2 get 3 free.  The kids will be excited about the junk food in the cabinets.  I’ll have to ration it out over the next month. 

The point of me telling you all this today is to encourage you that you can save a lot of money on your grocery bill.  It does take time, but it is so worth the savings!  I’ll say it again . . . Time is money and money is time.

Do you use coupons when you shop?

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In case you plan on making a trip, check out these coupon match-ups.  You can find more coupon match-ups from my first shopping trip.

Martha White Muffin Mix
$1.19 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.55 q 8/9 RP = FREE

Betty Crocker frosting
$1.99 reg, $1.50 sale
$.50 q SS 8/9 = FREE

Duncan Hines muffin mix, $2.65
$.75 q = $.40

5 star pocket folder
$2.99 reg, $.94 clearance

2 kids’ metal golf sets (not pictured)
$6.49 each, $1.62 each clearance

Grands biscuits $1.99, buy 1 get 1 free
SS 8/9 $.40 q on 3 = $.60 each

Totinos pizza rolls $2.19, buy 2 get 3 free
SS 8/9 $.40 on 2 = $.64 each
or SS 9/13

Ortega (buy 2 products) – prices vary
refried beans $1.39, taco shells $2.29
$.75 off 2 = $1.43 for 2

10 cans Green Giant vegetables
$1.39 each reg, buy 2 get 3 free = $.56 each

2 Swanson canned chicken
$2.15 each reg, $1.79 sale
$.75 off 2 = $.67 each

Sweet Sue canned chicken (large can), $2.99
$.75 SS 9/13 = $.74

Bumble Bee Tuna
SS 9/13 $.55 = FREE

Mentos, $1.49
$.55 SS 9/13 or 8/16 = FREE

Blue Diamond Almonds (splurge item for hubby), $4.15
$.75 q = $1.90

Campbell’s condensed soups
$.50 off 2 = $1.24 for 2

Lysol cleaning wipes
$3.49 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$1 SS 9/13 = $1.25 each

Ziploc storage containers
$3.29 reg, $3 sale
$.55 SS 9/13 = $1.35

Spray ‘N Wash (not pictured)
$3.25 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.50 SS 9/13 = $.13

HT marshmallows $1.19 reg

6 pk honey buns
$1.79 reg, $.79 sale

12 pk swiss rolls
$1.79 reg, $.79 sale

red seedless grapes
$2.99/lb reg, $.99/lb sale

Pepperidge Farm bread
$3.29 reg, buy 1 get 1 free = $1.65 each

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels
$2.99 reg, $2 sale
$.75? off 2 = $.88 each

Smuckers Uncrustables, $3.19
$.50 or $.75 q? = $1.69

Grands Biscuits
$1.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.40 q = $.60 each
or use $.75 blinkie coupon on shelf (does not triple)

Pillsbury cookies, $2.79
$.75? q = $.54

Pillsbury Savorings
$4.59 reg, $3 sale
$.55 q? =  $1.35

Pillsbury pizza crust
$2.55 reg, $2.19 sale
$.40 q = $.99

Welch’s juice, $2.79
$.75 q = $.54

HT milk, $2.59

HT 2.5 lb bag boneless breast chicken
$9.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free, $4.99

Sorry, there were a few coupons that I could not remember the exact coupon amount. As you can see, with triple coupons, you can save a lot on your grocery bill by buying ahead/stockpiling items while they’re at their lowest prices.  I hope that I’ll have time to shop one more time before the triple coupon sale ends on Tuesday.

Did you shop at Harris Teeter this week? How’d you do?

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I was able to pick up some packages of Hormel bacon. They were buy 1 get 1 free. These will be good for when we have breakfast for dinner or for quiche.  Also, I like to have some brownie mix on hand for those last minute desserts.  For a bit of healthier options, I chose multi-grain tortilla chips and pretzels instead of chips.  The Nature’s Valley bars are a good snack.

I ended up spending $20 and saving $55.  Here’s what I did:

Betty Crocker Warm Delights (x2)
$2.19 reg, $1.67 sale
used 2 $.50 q SS 8/9 = $.17 each

Betty Crocker brownie mix (x2)
$2.49 reg, $2 sale each
used 1 $.75 q = $.88 each

Glass Plus glass cleaners (x2)
$2.79 reg, bogo 2/$2.79
used 2 $.50 q = FREE
*There were pull off coupons on the bottles.
or use $.50 q 8/23 SS

Little Debbie Cupcakes (splurge item)
$3.09 reg
$.40 pull off coupon = $1.89

Ziploc storage containers (needed these!)
$3.29 reg, $3.00 sale
$.50 q = $1.50

Reese’s candy bars, 8 pk
$1.65 reg
$.55 q SS 8/23= FREE

Kellogg’s Poptarts, 12 pk (Saturday breakfast)
$2.99 reg, $2.50 sale
$.50 q = $1.00

Utz pretzels
$2.99 reg, $2 sale
$.75 q = FREE

Shout Gel spray
$2.99 reg, $2.50 sale
$.50? q = $1

Fantastik spray
$3.19
$.50 q = $1.69

Mentos Gum (x2)
$1.49 each
$.50 q (x2) SS 8/16 or 9/13 = FREE

2 Grande Tortilla Chips
$3.49 reg, $2.50 sale each
$.75 q (x2) = $.25 each

5 Totinos pizza rolls
$2.19 reg, sale buy 2 get 3 free = 5 for $4.38 (limit 5)
$.40 q off 2 (can only use 1 q) = 5 for $3.18 or $.64 each

3 Grands Biscuits
$1.99 reg, sale buy 1 get 1 free = 2/$1.99
use $.75 blinkie coupon on shelves off 3 rolls = $.75 each (coupon does not triple)

2 Hormel bacon
$4.99 reg, sale buy 1 get 1 free = $2.50 each

I hope to list more coupon match ups tomorrow.  Saving 70% on my grocery bill really helps my family.

Have you shopped at Harris Teeter yet?  How much did you save?

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Carson Dellosa offers quality books and supplements for grades preschool through eighth grade.  They also have grade books, planners, decorating supplies, motivational tools, resources for parents, and more.  

This Office Depot coupon is valid through August 29, 2009, however, Office Depot says that more coupons will be coming in the following weeks.  To stay on top of Office Depot sales, be sure to become an Office Depot fan.

Office Depot also has some penny specials going on this week.  These end tomorrow, but maybe you can still snag some of the deals.

Glue sticks – 25 cents
Book covers – 25 cents
5 1/2 “– 8” notebook – 25 cents

With $10 purchase, the following items are FREE:
Office Depot acrylic ruler
12-pack eraser caps
8-pack Scholastic crayons

Enjoy the savings!

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I have not heard the official rules yet, but in the past Harris Teeter has had a limit of 20 tripled coupons per day.  Here are a few favorite coupon match-ups from SavvyDollar.org:

Helluva Good Dip:  $2.15 – $.75(x3) = FREE
Lysol Toilet Cleaner:  $1.99 – $.75(x3) = FREE
Hormel Pepperoni:  $2.29 – $.75(x3) = FREE
Welch’s Jelly:  $2.59 – $.75(x3) = $0.34
Edge Shaving Gel:  $2.99 – $.75(x3) = $0.75

Feel free to leave your coupon match-ups here or take a look at the ones already listed at SavvyDollar.  If you’d like to see some of my past Harris Teeter savings, please check out previous posts here at Thrifty Mommy.  I can usually save 50-70% off during these coupon sales.

Do you shop during the triple coupon events?

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Lifeway is taking 50% off select teen and children’s Bibles for two weeks, August 7-22.  They also have a printable coupon good for 10% off your entire purchase.  This coupon can be combined on sale and clearance merchandise and is good for August 15 only.

Enjoy the savings!

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To save online or by phone:
Call toll-free 1-866-235-5443 to shop by phone.
Save $10 off your first $50 or more with code 30478530.
Save $20 off your first $100 or more with code 58180561.
Save $30 off your first $150 or more with code 72450213.
Also you can get free shipping on orders of $75 or more.

To save in the store, use these printable coupons.

This sale is valid August 7-9, 2009.

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