FREE Uncle Ben's Rice Coupon

Want a FREE pouch of Uncle Ben's Ready Whole Grain Medley rice? Head over HERE and choose from Chicken Medley or Roasted Garlic. Hurry! These probably won't last long!

Local Readers: Kroger Triple Coupon Weekend

We happen to be getting a free two-week subscription to our local newspaper right now, and I just found a HUGE ad for Kroger triple coupons in it! The triple coupon event begins today (4/8) and goes through Sunday (4/11).

Select Ohio and West Virginia Kroger stores will be tripling coupons. Coupons up to and including $.50 will be tripled. (If your local Kroger normally doubles coupons between $.51 and $.99, they will continue to double those.) All other coupons will be redeemed at face value. There is no limit to the number of coupons you can use, and Internet printables will be eligible for tripling.

Before you head out to Kroger, remember to call and make sure that your store is participating. Also, stop by Coupons.com and RedPlum to print your coupons!!

FREE Einstein Bros Bagels on Fridays

Become a Facebook fan of Einstein Bros Bagels and get a coupon good for a FREE Bagel every Friday from now until 5/22. There is no additional purchase necessary! You may also want to call your local store to make sure that they are participating. There's also a coupon good for $2.00 Tuesdays Bagel, Shmear, and Coffee before 11 a.m.

Thanks, Smart Couponing!

FREE Waffle Cone from TCBY

You can't beat FREE frozen yogurt! Sign up for TCBY's new e-club HERE, and you'll get a coupon good for a FREE waffle cone. You will also receive special treats on your birthday. Yum!

Thanks, Couponers United!

FREE Spring Picnics Cookbook

Living in Ohio, you never know when you might run your air conditioner one day and wear snow boots the next. But it looks like the warmer weather is here to stay! If you're heading out for any picnics this spring or summer, you might want to download the FREE Spring Picnics mini cookbook that's over HERE. Let me know if you make any yummy dishes!

FREE Skin Care Samples

Head over HERE to request your FREE skin care samples from Quality Health. You'll get samples from companies like Lubriderm, St. Ives, Purell, and more.

Kmart & Printable Coupons

After our conversation in the Kmart post HERE, I emailed Kmart's customer service to get the final word on whether or not they accept printable coupons. Below is the response I received. We were right! If your store has been denying them, email customer service (Custrel@customerservice.kmart.com) and take their reply with you to the store.

Thank you for your recent correspondence. We are always interested in hearing from our customers. Thank you for your interest in using Internet coupons at our Kmart stores.

Kmart does accept secure print-at-home coupons. Kmart can only accept print-at-home coupons if they scan properly at checkout. Legitimate printable coupons are delivered using special software designed to print a properly rendered bar code on the coupon and limit the number of coupons printed. If the coupon does not scan properly it cannot be accepted. Kmart will not accept coupons for more than about 75% of a product's value. For example, a $2 off coupon for a product that sells for $2.25 is unlikely to be legitimate. If there are exceptions, Kmart is usually provided advance notice by the manufacturer. Coupons will be rejected if they appear distorted or blurry, altered in any way, or are obvious duplicates. Kmart will not accept "FREE product" (no purchase required) print-at-home coupons. It is currently an industry practice not to produce print-at-home manufacturer's coupons for free product.Buy-one-get-one-free coupons and other values that have a purchase requirement are acceptable.

$1 Off Wheat Thins Printable Coupon

Become a fan of Wheat Thins on Facebook, and you can print a coupon good for $1.00 off Wheat Thins. Even if you did this the last time they made it available, you should be able to visit the Wheat Thins Facebook wall to print another two copies.

Thanks, Maven of Savin'!

Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE Trop50 Printable Coupon

This printable coupon is only good today (4/7)!

Become a member of Tropicana Juicy Rewards, and you can print a Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE coupon for Trop50 juice. Here's how:

• Head over HERE, and register with Tropicana Juicy Rewards.
• Take the quick survey that appears after registration. You'll earn 1 point for this.
• Click the Explore Rewards button at the top.
• Click your state.
• Find the Buy 1 - Get 1 coupon, and click the View Details button.
• Click the Get Reward button, and print!

You can use the $1.00 off Trop50 coupon from the 3/14 RedPlum insert along with this coupon to save even more!

Thanks, Deal Seeking Mom!

96 Loads of Laundry & One Happy Dog

I stopped by Kmart for the first time during this week of not-so-super double coupons. I wasn't sure if I'd be met with some resistance from the cashier or if things would run smoothly. (Read some of the comments about other readers' Kmart experiences on the post over HERE). I was pleasantly surprised with an upbeat cashier who rang everything up with a smile.

I ended up with enough All detergent to do 96 loads of laundry. And, since we were out of dog biscuits before this trip, I also ended up with one happy little dog. Here's what I got.

All Laundry Detergent (32 load size) - $4.00
Used $2.00 off coupon from 2/7 RedPlum insert (doubled to $4)
Final Price: FREE

Hartz Crunch 'n Clean Dog Biscuits - $3.99
Used $2.00 off printable Hartz coupon (doubled to $3.99)
Final Price: FREE

Final Price: $0 + $.71 tax

Is it just me, or do you also have a hard time paying just tax at checkout? Do you get strange looks from the cashier? Or a pat on the back? I was buying a little summer purse with this transaction, so I paid almost $20. But I'm always a little weirded out by owing nothing or next-to-nothing. I really need to get over that, don't I?

This post is linked to:
:: Coupon SUPER Savers hosted by Coupon Saving Game

My $.51 CVS Trip - Totally Unplanned

I wasn't planning on stopping at CVS today. But I heard that the coupon printing machine in the store was printing out the quarterly ECBs this week. I've had to use most of my ECBs for necessities lately, so I really wanted to see how many I had coming for my quarterlies. (It was $12.50 by the way... evidence that we've been sick and had lots of prescriptions this quarter! Yikes!)

Since my roots were once again sparkling in the sunlight, I figured I'd pick up some hair color while I was there. And while I was at it, why not try to spend ALL $12.50 of those ECBs? I've never done this without a well-thought-out plan! But, hey, why not!?!?

Here's what I ended up with.

Starting ECBs: $12.50
Merchandise Value: $22.01
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $.51 (plus $.61 tax = $1.21)
Ending ECBs: $6.99
Savings: $21.50 (98%)

What I Bought:
1 Single-Serve Doritos* - $.99
1 20-ounce Diet Mt. Dew* - $1.59
3 Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner - $2.99 each
1 Colgate Total - $2.99
1 Stride Shift Gum - $.99
1 Garnier Hair Color - $4.99
1 Kotex Liners - $1.49

Coupons Used:
-$2.00 off x 3 Pantene coupons from Vocalpoint home mailer
-$1.00 off Colgate coupon from April All You Magazine
-$1.00 off Kotex printable coupon (no longer available)
-$1.00 off Kotex CVS printable coupon (no longer available)
-$12.50 ECBs

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $.51 plus tax

ECBs Earned:
$1.00- Doritos/Mt. Dew
$.99 - Stride
$2.00 - Colgate
$3.00 - Pantene ($1 each)

* I wasn't planning to buy the Diet Mt. Dew/Doritos combination. (Those pesky Diet Mt. Dews keep ending up in my shopping pictures, don't they!?) But in order to use the $12.50 ECBs without losing any of them (you don't get change from them), I needed a couple of small filler items. The cashier suggested the Dew/Doritos deal, because I would get another $1 ECB back. Good idea!

This post is linked to:
:: Coupon SUPER Savers hosted by Coupon Saving Game

BUSTED! No Binder!

I did a couple of quick shopping stops after I dropped Emma off at preschool today. When I went into Kroger, I didn't even take my coupon binder with me. I was only getting a few things, and I didn't have coupons for any of them. But I happened to run into a real-life friend who's also a blog reader. She was armed with her coupon binder.... and I was without mine. I'm forever preaching about always taking your binder with you, no matter what. You never know when you'll spot a something that would be free after coupons. BUSTED! :)

Here's what I ended up with at Kroger. Unfortunately, I had left my Juicy Juice coupon at home, so I only bought one. The deals just weren't that stellar at Kroger this week, so I spent under $20 for what's in the picture (and the missing Diet Mt. Dew). That's good news for the grocery budget!


By the way, the frozen tilapia fillets are on sale for $3.99 this week. They're really good, especially when made into Broiled Tilapia Parmesan. (I really do need to try some new recipes with this fish!)

FREE Kiwi Magazine Subscription

Head over HERE to snag a FREE subscription to Kiwi Magazine. Kiwi Magazine is dedicated to growing families the natural and organic way.

Thanks, The Thrifty Mama!

So Have You Shopped the Super Double Coupons at Kmart?

I haven't been to Kmart yet this week, but I was wondering how the latest super double coupon event was going. Has anyone been there yet? Have they been strict about coupons? I've heard rumors that they're not accepting more than 1 of a particular coupon from each customer each day, but that could just be a rumor. Leave me a comment telling me about your Kmart experience this week. Maybe I'll brave it later in the week!

$1.00 off Sunsilk & More

Head over HERE to print a coupon good for $1.00 off any Sunsilk product. If you click the Personal Care link on the left side of your screen, it should be toward the beginning of the list. You'll also find a coupon for $1 off Renu Multi-Purpose Contact Solution. Use this on a trial/travel sized bottle, and it will be close-to-free!

The $3.00 off Huggies coupon is also back. If you don't have little ones, you may want to print this for a friend who buys diapers.

Kroger Deals - Week of 4/5

Here are the best deals that I see at Kroger this week. Note: I am using a Great Lakes Region ad, and my Kroger only doubles coupons up to $.50. If your ad or coupon policy is different, your final cost may vary.

Dole Salad Blends (bagged) - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE
Use $.75 off Shortcuts.com e-coupon

Kiwi - 3 for $1.00

Organic Cameo Apples - $.99/pound

Organic Strawberries - $2.50/16 oz.

Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2.69
Use $1.00 off True Delights coupon from 2/14 RedPlum insert (if included)
Use $1.00 off printable coupon
Final Price: $1.69

Kroger Brand Milk - $2.29/gallon

Yoplait Yogurt Cups - $.50
Use $.50 off 6 printable coupon (doubles to $1)
Final Price: $.33 each when you buy 6

Dannon Yogurt Multi-Packs (4-6 ct. select varieties) - $2.29
Use $1.00 off Activia coupon from 3/28 SmartSource insert
Use $1.00 off DanActive coupon from 3/28 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $1.29

Kroger Brand/Birds Eye/Freshlike Frozen Vegetables - $1.00
Use $.50 off 2 Steamfresh Sides printable coupon (doubles to $1)
Use $.35 off Birds Eye coupon from 3/21 SmartSource insert (doubles to $.70)
Use $.50 off Steamfresh coupon from 3/21 SmartSource insert
Final Price: FREE to $.50 each

Juicy Juice - $2.50
Use $1.00 off 2 printable coupon
Final Price: $2.00 each when you buy 2

Mt. Dew 12-packs - 4 for $11.00
You must buy 4 to get this price.

Cottonelle Bath Tissue (12 double rolls) - $5.99
Use $.50 off printable coupon (doubles to $1)
Final Price: $4.99

Snuggle Fabric Softener - $3.99
Use $3.00 off coupon from 3/28 RedPlum insert
Final Price: $.99

Scotch-Brite Sponges - $1.88
Use $1.00 off 2 coupon from 3/7 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $1.38 each when you buy 2

Don't forget to check out the list of current catalina deals HERE.

You can also find great Kroger deals at the these sites:
:: Be CentsAble's Grocery Gathering
:: Let's Go Krogering sponsored by The New Frugal Mom

New Printable Coupons

Coupons.com has released a couple of new coupons that I thought you might be interested in.

$1.00 off AmeriGas Cylinder Exchange or Purchase

FREE 2-oz. Glade candle with purchase of Fragrance Collection by Glade product
This one is a Target coupon, so that means that you can stack other manufacturers' coupons with it to make a great deal!

Head over HERE to print these and many more!

Walgreens Deals - Week of 4/4

This week's Walgreens deals are brought to us courtesy of Shelly from Coupon Teacher. Shelly has a guest poster for the Walgreens deals, Melissa at The Pink Crab. Thanks, Melissa for some great matchups!

Mars Minis 10-11.5oz 2/$5, Get $1 RR

U by Kotex 14-18 pads, 50-60 liners, or 18pk tampons $3.49, Get $2 RR
$1 off Kotex

Tropicana OJ 59 or 64oz 2/$6 , Get $1 RR
$1 /2 Tropicana Pure Premium or Trop50, 59oz or larger 2/21 RP

ROC Brilliance Skincare Eye Beautifier, Night Recharger, or Day Rejuvenating $49.99, Get $10 RR
$20 MIR and $3 off rocskincare.com

Oral-B Crossaction Pro Health Toothbrush or Crest Pro Health Toothpaste 4.2oz or Glide Floss 38.3-55yds 3/$9 , Get $3 RR
$2/1 Oral B Pulsar, Crossaction advantage or 2 indicator Toothbrushes 3/28 PG
$1.50/1 Crest Pro Health Paste 3/28 PG

Fixodent Denture Adhesive 2 to 2.4oz or 3pack Control to Go $3.99, Get $1 RR
$.50/1 any Fixodent 1.05oz or larger 3/28 PG

Miralax 30day 17.9oz $18.99, Get $5 RR

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste 4oz $3.99, Get $2 RR

Buy $30 worth of Prilosec 28ct $18.99, Pepto Bismol 24-48ct or 12-16oz liquid $4.99, or Metamucil 44ct packets, 120-160ct capsules, or 57-114 dose powder $9.99, Get $5RR

Buy $20 or more in Garnier products (Nutritioniste skincare 25%off, Fructis shampoo conditioner, styling products 3/$10), Get $10 RR

Buy $20 or more in Banana Boat Suncare ($7.99) get $8RR or spend $15 and get $5RR (excludes lipsticks and after sun)

Buy $10 in participating P&G products get $2RR
(Febreze Diffuser, Soy Candle, Fabric Refresher, Flameless Luminary, or Noticeables Refill 25% off Mr Clean 28oz or 2pk Magic Eraser 2/$5, Cascade $3.99, Bounce Dryer Bar or Sheets $3.99, Downy Sheets or Liquid $3.99, Tide Stain Release $3.99)

Buy $25 in participating Zyrtec Products, Get $10 RR
Zyrtec Allergy Relief 25 or 30ct $18.99

BOGO

Foster Grant Reader Glasses

Walgreens Alkaline Batteries 4pack AA or AAA 2pack C or D, Single 9v

Natures Bounty Vitamins and Supplements

Select General Mills Cereal 11.25 to 14oz limit 4 (lucky charms, cookie crisp and cheerios pictured)

Other Deals:

Scott 12 Roll Bathroom Tissue $6.99 (limit 3)
$1 off Scott Tissue

Dawn Dish Liquid 10.3 oz $.99 (limit 3)
$.25 off any size Dawn 3/21 PG

Starbucks Frappucino 4/$5 (limit 4)

Dove Chocolate Bar 3.53oz $.99 (limit 3)

Purex Laundry Detergent 32 loads B1G1 Free $5.99 (limit 2)

Tide Laundry Detergent 24-40 loads $5.99
$1/1 4/4 PG

Hyponex Potting Soil $.99 (limit 3)

DiGiornio Pizza 12in 2/$10 (limit 4)

Puffs Facial Tissue 60, 72 or 108 pack, $.99

Monthly RR Deals (prices vary)

Aleve 40-50 ct Get $3 RR WYB 2 (on sale for $4.99 this week)

Bayer 24-36 ct $3 RR WYB 2

Benadryl, Sudafed, Tylenol, Zyrtec Get $5 RR WYB 2:
$1 Benadryl
$2 Sudafed Triple Action or PE Triple Action
$1 Sudafed, Sudafed OM, or Sudafed PE
$1 Tylenol
$2 Zyrtec
$10 MIR WYB 2 Zyrtec 45 ct

Claritin 10 ct, Get $2 RR:
$2 Claritin
$2 Claritin, Children's
$2 Claritin, Claritin-D

Menu Plan Monday - Week of 4/5

It's been a whirlwind week around here, and it's not about to let up yet! I'll be teaching a shopping/couponing/money saving class at my church this week as part of their presentation of Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. It's always fun, but I've got some last-minute finishing touches to put on the presentation. That plus working three days means that my menu plan has to run like a well-oiled machine! Here's the easy-on-mama plan for this week.

Monday
Leftover Fest

Tuesday
Tuna Noodle Casserole

Wednesday
Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Thursday
Cheeseburger Pasta

Friday
BBQ Chicken Pizza
(Homemade pizza crust with BBQ sauce, cooked chicken, and cheddar cheese)

Saturday & Sunday
Up in the air right now... Once I make it through Friday, I'll head back to the grocery store and plan through the weekend.

For some great menu planning resources, stop by Menu Plan Monday hosted by I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Celebrating Easter

Easter is truly one of the most exciting holidays that we celebrate, as we would be nowhere, nothing without the resurrection of Christ. My prayer for you, my bloggy friends, is that you would know Him. Know that He loves you. Know that He would have given His life if it was only for YOU. My hope is that you are celebrating new life in Christ today. And if you're not, there's no better time than today to grab hold of that new life.