Walgreens Deals for 5/22 - 5/28

The deals this week at Walgreens aren't ground shattering, but there are a few great freebies and some fun match-ups to make the trip there worth it. Since there are SO MANY different strategies and opinions as to the best deals; I will give you the best blogs I have found so you can flip through and find your favorites!

http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/2011/05/walgreens-deals-522-528/

http://bargainbriana.com/walgreens-deals-522#more-48211

http://www.savingwithshellie.com/2011/05/21/walgreens-deals-522-528/

Super Weekend Coupon!

Payless Shoes has some fabulous shoes for this summer and has a great coupon out right now.
Print out the coupon below for 20% off any pair good through Sunday, May 22nd!

https://updates.payless.com/servlet/website/PersonalizedForm?sLllEVTUUTYUC_wA_vgvMM9hNihgE.26f7be_7.2e.2ey.26zzELtHpssplmlFlNkOpOpgnmoLlmhkLlDJht

Time to re-stock your pantry! But First....

Why do we clip, save and stock up?? Well we do it to get the best deal on the items we use the most! I have been checking out my pantry and seeing what has dwindled over the year and preparing my list of items I need so that I can watch the sales and match up my coupons. In doing this I am reminded of what items I have had to toss out because they had expired and/or gone bad.

Food waste is not limited to just the pantry but encompasses all food and items that I have stocked up on over the year or from the weekly fridge cleanings I have done. Overall I have come to the conclusion that for my family, less is definitely more. So instead of buying 20 bottles of salad dressing for a 'really good price' I am setting out a limit for the year. How much of each item will my family 'really use' in the next year thereby helping to reduce my spring dumpings.

Here are my steps:
1. Make a list of pantry items
2. Make a good ball-park figure of how much my family used each item over the last year
3. Condense my list to purse size (3 X 5 index card)
4. Watch the super summer sales for great stocking up

This index card method is ideal for those of us on the run all the time. This way I know exactly where my list is (in my wallet) and I can focus on those items each week when the sales come out. Once I have reached my limit I am done with that item for the year and no matter the 'great deal price' even if I can get ketchup for a dime, forget about it! That dime is still money that is tossed in the garbage next spring if I over stock my pantry and over buy.

After looking at my trash bin fill up with bottles of mustard, salad dressing, and other items that I got at really great prices, I feel confident that next spring I will throw out less thereby saving more!

The following web article is one of the best I have read regarding food waste so check it out and happy summer stocking!

http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/prevent-food-waste-at-home?lpgStart=1&currentslide=1&currentChapter=1

Are rechargeable batteries a better deal??

Batteries are expensive and rough on the environment. But in keeping with the goal of saving money and still having my kids' toys putter around, is it better to keep buying regular batteries (on sale and with a coupon) or their more expensive counter-part, the rechargeable batteries?

Money Savings Mom did a great "Ask the Readers" question on this, check it out!

http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/05/ask-the-readers-is-it-a-better-deal-to-buy-disposable-batteries-or-invest-in-rechargeable-batteries.html

I'm Back!

After a bit of a break this spring, I am back to see just how much I can save over this summer!! So get out your scissors and notebooks let's get back to saving!

Fareway Deals Feb. 9-15 2011

It has taken me a bit of research to find the best blogs to that match up Fareway deals with coupons but the time has paid off! Check out the following links for the best Fareway match-ups!

• http://moneysavingmom.com/store_deals/category/fareway

• http://learningthefrugallife.blogspot.com/p/weekly-grocery-deals.html

Find your local Fareway here: http://www.fareway.com/index.cfm

Don't know what to make with all of your super finds??

Check out this great cooking blog:

http://iowagirleats.com/

Coupons.com New Coupons Out!

Here's a list of the new coupons out at http://www.coupons.com/


FREE Hasboro Card Game – when you buy a Hasboro Game $9.99 or more
$1.50 OFF 1 Philadelphia Cooking Creme
$1.50 OFF 1 Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrée
$1.50 OFF 1 NESTLE BUTTERFINGER Funsize Bag
$1.00 OFF 2 Stove Top Stuffing Mix
$1.00 OFF 2 Yogi Granola Snack Crisps
$1.00 OFF 2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Holiday Cookies
$1.00 OFF 1 Pillsbury Sweet Moments Refrigerated Desserts
$1.00 OFF 1 Pemmican Beef Jerky or Beef Brisket
$1.00 OFF 1 LACTAID Lowfat Cottage Cheese
$1.00 OFF 1 Hidden Valley Salad Kit
$0.75 OFF 1 Refrigerated JELL-O Pudding or Mousse 6Pk
$0.75 OFF 1 Cinnamon Burst Cheerios cereal
$0.75 OFF 1 Chex Cereal
$0.75 OFF 2 Frozen Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
$0.75 OFF 1 Muir Glen Flavored Tomatoes
$0.50 OFF 1 Gardetto’s Snack Mix
$0.50 OFF 1 any variety Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$1.00 OFF 1 Glade Premium Room Spray (9.7-oz)
$7.00 OFF any 1 Florastor Probiotic
$3.00 OFF 1 KY Brand Product
$2.50 OFF 2 U By Kotex Tampons
$2.50 OFF 2 U By Kotex Pads
$2.00 OFF 1 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
$1.00 OFF 1 LACTAID Supplement Product (32ct or larger)
$2.00 OFF any 1 Nature’s Bounty Your Life Vitamins
$1.00 OFF any one PediaCare Product
$10.00 OFF Purina BREEZE Litter System
$2.00 OFF 12 cans of Purina Mighty Dog
$3.00 OFF 1 bag ProPlan Select Cat Food
$3.00 OFF 1 bag ProPlan Select Dog Food
$10.00 OFF The Paul Newman Tribute Collection on DVD
$5.00 OFF 1 Thelma and Louise on Blu-ray
$4.00 OFF 1 Eat Pray Love Blu-ray or DVD
$4.00 OFF 1 The Karate Kid Blu-ray or DVD
$4.00 OFF 1 Grownups Blu-ray or DVD
$3.00 OFF 1 Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Blu-ray or DVD

Happiness is Homemade

With V-day just around the corner it is fun to see all of the great gifts out there that you can make yourself for your sweetie pie! Check out the site below for some fun ideas and frugal ways to celebrate any time!

http://www.skiptomylou.org/free-downloads/

Make Your Own Hair Conditioning Treatment!

Continuing with my "make it at home cheaper" series, I came across a really sweet Hair-Conditioning Treatment that really works! This is a once-in-a-while treatment to use to replace any expensive salon treatment.

• Here is what you do:

Mix together 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons of olive oil or safflower oil (I prefer the olive it smells awesome), and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Apply to hair, cover with a plastic cap and leave on for a half hour. Shampoo as usual.

This treatment leaves your hair really soft and shiny! It is perfect for this winter weather.

Last Day on Super Shipping Rate at Kohl's

Today is the last day of Kohl's $.99 per item shipped sale. They are running a clearance sale for 60%-80% off tons of items! I am stocking up on winter clothes for my kids. Here in the mid-west our winter can last easily until May! When cruising Kohl's site just make sure you note the items that are 'online' or NOT 'store only.' Happy Shopping!!

http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/home.jsp?prtID=pfx&src=k3787&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliate-_-*FatWallet.Com*-_-Expect%20Great%20Things%20at%20Kohls.com