Office Depot has another penny sale going on this week. Some of their best deals include:

Free pourable glue
OD Clear Pencil Pouch – 5 cents
TUG Pencil Sharpener – 10 cents
10 count pencils – 25 cents
Enjoy the savings!

The North Carolina tax free weekend is this weekend, August 7-9.  Shop in North Carolina this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and you won’t have to pay sales tax on clothing and school supply purchases of $100 per item, instructional materials up to $300 per item, computer purchases up to $3500 per item, other computer supplies up to $250 per item,  and sport equipment up to $50 per item.  

Clothing accessories, jewelry, cosmetics, protective equipment, wallets, furniture, items used in a trade or business, and rentals are not covered by the exemption and will be subject to the applicable tax.  For more information on exempt …read more

I wrote yesterday about some Harris Teeter deals and coupon match-ups, but I think it is beneficial for you all to see that saving money can be done.  And of course, I have a picture to inspire you all towards saving more and spending less.  This time I went without my kids and the trip went SO much better!  I’m writing this after getting home at 11:45 pm, but that’s ok; giving up a little sleep was worth it! 

5 Harris Teeter 1 lb bacon, buy 2 get 3 free
$3.79 reg each
$7.58 for 5 = $1.52 each final
3 Harris …read more

Here are some of the sales and coupon match-ups for CVS this week.  Don’t forget about their 3-day-sale on school supplies that ends today.

Finish Electrasol Powerball Tabs
$6.29 reg, $3.99
$2.50 q SS 7/12
$1.49
Purex 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets
$8.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$2.00 q SS 6/14
$3.50 each
Purex 2X Laundry Detergent
$6.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.35 q SS 6/14
$3.32 each
Scott Bathroom Tissue 1000 sheets
$11.99 reg, $6.99 sale
$1 q SS 7/12
$5.99
Scott Paper Towels 8 pk
$9.49 reg, $5.49 sale
$1 q SS 7/12
$4.49
Excedrin 80-100 ct
$10.99 reg, $6.99 sale
$2 q SS 7/12
$4.99
Huggies Pull-Ups
$12.49 reg, $8.99 sale
$2 q SS 6/14
$2 printable
$3 printable (hit the back button to print …read more

Lowe’s Foods is having a big bogo sale.  Some items are buy 1 get 1 free and some are buy 2 get 3 free.
Buy 2 get 3 free:

Pictsweet seasoned vegetables
Crystal Farms shredded cheese
Lowe’s Foods microwave popcorn
Lowe’s Foods potato chips
jumbo mangoes
Lowes Foods laundry detergent

Buy 1 get 1 free:

boneless top round London broil
boneless skinless chicken breast
Hormel canned ham
Lowes Foods thin sliced lunch meats
Lowes Food or Blue Bunny ice cream
Klondike ice cream bars
Lowes Foods elbow macaroni
Lowes Foods foam plates
Lowes Foods rising crust pizza
Lowes Foods raisin bran
Sorrento stringsters string cheese

Also, cherries are on sale for $1.99/lb (save $5/lb).
Hurry, this sale ends Tuesday, July 14.

If you’ve been reading Thrifty Mommy for a while, then you know that I enjoy buying birthday presents for my kids when they are on clearance.  I try to shop around for things I know my children will like, except I don’t have the guilt of paying outrageous prices for their toys and I don’t feel too much of a loss if the item becomes forgotten and ends up in the yard sale.
Alligator Girl’s birthday is July 4th and here’s a look at the cool stuff she got, thanks to her Thrifty Mommy! 

MagNext magnet set – This was …read more

For quite a while now I’ve been using the same coupon organization system. I was using The Grocery Game to help me find deals on groceries. The Grocery Game tells you which week of the paper to pull the coupons from so that you don’t need to clip the coupons until you need them.

The filing system shown above a great system to use if you’re only using The Grocery Game.  I definitely like the convenience of the system.  The big problem is, I’m missing out on saving money on unadvertised specials, close-outs, and triple coupon sales.  I can’t tell you the number of …read more

Today is fiction day at Lifeway Stores.  Today only, you can get these books for only $5:

A Promise to Believe In by Tracie Peterson
Riven by Jerry B. Jenkins
Cry in the Night by Colleen Coble
By Reason of Insanity by Randy Singer
A Widow’s Hope by Mary Ellis

Visit the Lifeway website to view all today’s $5 deals and to get a printable coupon for 25% off a regularly priced
These Bibles are 50% off through 6/6/09:

Personal Size Giant Print Reference Bible, NKJV
The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, NKJV
The NIV Adventure Bible
The Maxwell Leadership Bible: Revised and Updated, NKJV
The Maxwell Leadership Bible, NKJV
The MacArthur …read more

If you’ve ever shopped for coffee, then chances are you’ve noticed the many different brands and prices.  If you’re trying to comparison shop, then you want the best price for the taste.  The problem I have is, what is the difference between them?

Millstone is a popular coffee. I like that you can buy it by the pound. I don’t brew a lot of coffee, so I like that I can purchase 1/4 lb if I choose.  It also allows me to try different flavors and bean types without feeling stuck with a whole pound of something (if I don’t like it).  …read more

As I mentioned earlier, I went to Harris Teeter last week for their triple coupon deals.  There is still time left to shop, so here are some of the deals:

Betty Crocker brownie mix – 1.99, use .50 coupon, $.49
Betty Crocker frosting – 1.99, use .50 coupon, $.49
Pillsbury frosting – 1.47, use .35 coupon, $.42
Renuzit Adjustable air fresheners – .97 each buy 3, use .50 coupon off 3, $.47 each
Hormel dinners – 2.89, use.75 coupon, $.64
Mueller’s noodles – 1.50 each buy 2, use .75 coupon on 2, $.38 each
Mahatma rice – .67 sale price buy 2, use .75 coupon on 2, …read more