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Friday, July 30, 2010

{AZ Residents} FREE Car Wash at Danny's


With the monsoon's coming in, our cars seem to always be dirty.  Lucky for us, Danny's Car Wash is giving away FREE Express washes with this printable coupon through August 6, 2010!

(Thanks Brenda!)

Macy's: Extra 15% off Sale & Clearance Items coupon

Through Sunday, August 1st save an extra 15% off sale & clearance items at Macy's with this printable coupon!

{reminder} Last Day for 80% off Restaurant.com gift certificates

Restaurant.com is now offering 80% off all already-reduced gift certificates through July 31st!

Use code PLATE and pay only $2 for a $25 gift certificate through 7/31/10. Now that's a deal!!  

Remember, you can buy gift ceritficates in different zip codes, too  So if you're traveling this summer, think ahead!

If you go through Ebates you'll get a whopping 15% cash back! Or get 25% cash back through Mr. Rebates!

And, don't forget, if you live in Arizona, to check out LocalDines.com!!

*** If you live in Phoenix, I HIGHLY recommend snatching up a gift certificate for The Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill on 19th Ave. and Pinnacle Peak!! It is super casual, very friendly and extremely yummy! I was very impressed, and it is somewhere I will head back to without a coupon (that says a LOT!)!  

Also, try Valle Luna on Cave Creek for some Mexican food.  We just used a gift certificate there last Friday...we saved $25!

Today is Mega Swagbucks Day!


Today is Mega Swagbucks Day over at Swagbucks -- so every time you search the Internet through Swagbucks you could win up to 2,000 Swagbucks!

I was really skeptical of Swagbucks when I first joined, but I have been trading in my points for Amazon gift cards - and with those gift cards I am able to by some very nice Christmas presents including a Wii and Wii fit for my hubby!  Recently, I cashed in to get some new dinnerware, flatware and bedding on Amazon!

Are you game with
Swagbucks yet? Every time you use Swagbucks' search engine (and who doesn't use a search engine when on the web?), you can earn points to be used for prizes such as gift cards, books, and more -- and now you can even convert your points to cash with PayPal payment! My favorites are the Amazon, Target, and Starbucks gift cards but they also have some great prizes in their Swag store.

You can download the Swagbucks toolbar to make it easy to use them as your search engine -- you can still use Google or other search engines but why not earn prizes for doing your searching.  They are now rewarding you with points just for having the toolbar on!!

You also earn Swagbucks by shopping through their site and inviting your friends to join. Also, click on their "Special Offers" tab to see all the No Obligation Offers that can also score you points!   Points add up quickly and I've already redeemed mine for several Amazon gift certificates. You can check Swagbucks out HERE! (Did I mention it is also free to join?)
If you haven't joined, though, now is the time.  Not only will you earn 30 FREE Swagbucks for signing up.  You can also enter the Swagcode SUMMEROFSWAG and get another 20 FREE Swagbucks! (So, that's 50 FREE Swagbucks just for signing up!)
NOTE:  I am not sure of the expiration date for the code SUMMEROFSWAG, but you'll still get 30 FREE Swagbcuks for signinig up regardless.

Sunday Coupon Insert Preview (8/1)

There will be THREE (3)  inserts in this weekend’s paper for SOME regions:  1- Smart Source, 1-Red Plum and 1- P&G.

Head over toWe Use Coupons to see a complete list of the coupons coming out. Click on "Coupon Resources" and then "Coupon Previews" at the top.

Or go to The Coupon Clippers to see a complete list of the coupons coming out and order any extras you are loving. (Click on "Tracker" at the top.)

* NOTE: Inserts vary by region and your paper may have more or less than others.

Drugstore Ad Previews

I will be posting the "Best of..." drugstore coupon match-ups for CVS and Walgreens on Monday.  In the meantime, check out the Coupon Previews on WeUseCoupons!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Organic Applesauce Deal on Amazon: 24-4oz. pack for just $11.20 shipped!

Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce, 6-Pack, 4-Ounce Cups (Pack of 4)
I was looking on Amazon for some back-to-school snacks and things that were included on my daughter's snack list for PreK.  One of the things is applesauce, and I'm thrilled to have found Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce, 6-Pack, 4-Ounce Cups (Pack of 4) for just $16 for 24 cups.

BUT, it gets even better, because you can sign up for the Subscribe & Save (you can always cancel - it's very easy to do), and that brings the cost down to just $13.60.

THEN, you can Save ANOTHER 15% when you enter code KNUDS343 at checkout!! Plus, this ships FREE w/ Prime.

That means you can get 24 cups of Organic Applesauce for just $11.20... that's just 46¢ per organic cup, which is cheaper than the non-organic cups of applesauce! I used my Swagbucks and ordered 3-24 packs!

Go HERE to check out this deal!

Throw a House Party and Get FREE Products


What's House Party, you ask?

Membership is FREE.

How it works: You register and apply to certain "parties" that you think you might like hosting. If selected, you invite your friends and family over to your house to share your House party package and sample & review the products.

For example, I was selected to host a Barilla pasta party. House Party mailed me a package that included 2 boxes of Barilla pasta, 2 coupons for free jars of Barilla pasta sauce, 8 sets of coupons for Barilla pasta and sauce to give to family and friends, wine glass charms, an Italian book, a CD, 8 Barilla kitchen timers, coloring books and bean sacks for the kids. It was a wonderful surprise and all I had to do is cook up the Barilla pasta and sauce (yummy), share with family and friends, and spread the word.
 
Since then, I've hosted a Ziploc party, Werther's, Ball Canning party, and a couple of others!!
 
The application takes under 5 minutes to complete and is well worth it if you get selected. Visit Houseparty.com for more details or to apply for the next party!

{heads-up} Clearance Finds at Target

Target
I've had several readers email me alerting me that there are some great clearance finds going on in Target stores!

*  Look for toys up to 75% off -- they are making way for Christmas toys, so now's a good time for you to stock up on birthday and even Christmas gifts!!  (Thanks Gwen & Maryl!)

*  Look for beauty products and Softsoap Ensembles hand soap marked as low as $2! (Thanks Kristina!)


* Look for outdoor and pool items marked down to 75% off!  (Thanks Jenna!)

*  Look for home clearance find including a Cosco stroller/infant car seat combo for $60 (reg. $120)! (Thanks Becky!)

Check out the Target printables available HERE!
Let us know what you find!!

FREE Seapak Seafood Recipe Book


Go HERE to request your FREE Seapak Seafood Recipe Book!

$2 Camis at Old Navy thru 7/31

Today thru July 31, 2010 use this printable coupon at Old Navy to get up to 5 camis for just $2 each!!

$2.50 off Huggies Diapers coupon

Here's another Huggies coupon for you...

Save $2.50 off Huggies Little Movers or Snugglers diapers with this printable coupon (log-in or register).

20% off at Children's Place

Save 20% off your purchase with this printable coupon at Children's Place. Valid through September 1, 2010.
 

$1 off Yoplait Gogurt coupon

Save $1 off Yoplait's Gogurt yogurt for kids with this printable coupon.

Disneystore.com: FREE Lunch Tote wyb Backpack (and still FREE Shipping)

468x60 DisneyStore.com

A couple of days ago I posted a FREE shipping code on back-to-school items on Disneystore.com...  Now, you can get a FREE lunch tote when you buy a backpack and still get the FREE shipping with coupon code SCHOOLSHIP through August 3, 2010!
 
Also, check out their personalized Disney books... you can get 2 for $25 w/ FREE Shipping.  These would be great gifts, so think ahead!

FREE $10 T.G.I. Friday's gift card wyb 2 Entrees

Get a FREE $10 TGI Friday's gift card when you order two new Caribbean entrees

{tip} Freezer Peanut Butter and Jelly

I almost feel ridiculous posting this "recipe," but with school just around the corner, it's an important tip to share.

Everyone has their favorite way of making a PB&J... you don't need instructions for that.  We like Organic, No Sugar Peanut Butter from Costco (seriously, the BEST stuff ever!) and Organic Strawberry Jam (also from Costco).  For our bread, we use an 100% organic whole wheat made from a local bakery (also sold in Costco).

It's pretty obvious we love Costco.

Anyway, I smear both sides of the bread with peanut butter and spread jelly on just one side... smoosh together and, voilà, the perfect PB & J.

But make it your way.

OK, so here's where it gets crafty...

I make about 20 sandwiches at once, place each in a small freezer bag, and stack in the freezer.  On the way out the door in the morning, Hubs grabs one to take to work.  During the morning, the sandwich defrosts perfectly (without any sogginess) and tastes like you just made it!

Totally not rocket science, but an "AH-HA" moment for us... :)

These are something the kids could make themselves, bag up, and add to their lunches!

Have a quick, lunch tip to share?  Please let me know so I can share!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

{Phoenix Area} 50% off Restaurant Gift Certificates plus coupon code!!

Reader Lenka emailed last week to let me know about an awesome place to buy local restaurant gift certificates at a discounted price.  Since we all know (and love) Restaurant.com, this idea is pretty familiar and very much welcomed!

Unlike most of the Restaurant.com gift certificates, LocalDines.com's gift certificates don't seem to have as many limitations.  So, you can get a $30 gift certificate for $15 and it will usually cover any drinks, happy hour, etc.

AND, Lenka also let me know that they have a promotion right now:
"Right now they have a special for new sign-ons with code TRYUSNOW you get $10 off $25 purchase. So I got a $50 gift certificate to the Bamboo club for $16(1 processing fee)."

OR use promo code: free5J to receive $5 discount on purchases over $15.  The promo code will expire Thursday at 9pm

Go HERE and sign up for FREE and keep checking for new restaurants to be added!

(Thanks Lenka!)

{rare} $1 off 2 Fruit of the Loom products coupon

Check out this rare printable coupon over at Coupons.com... save $1 off 2 Fruit of the Loom products with this printable coupon!  Don't forget that it prints twice!

*HOT* $10 off at Buca di Beppo plus Discounted Gift Card Deal


We love Buca and we did this exact deal about a month ago when we went to CA, and it worked out GREAT!   Here's a new $10 off coupon when you spend $20 or more at Buca di Beppo.  AND, you can buy a $20 Buca di Beppo gift card (they actually mail it to you) for just $12 on City Deals making for a cheap dinner out!!

(Thanks for letting me know this is still going on Michelle!)

3 FREE Photocards from Shutterfly - just pay $1 shipping

Right now get 3 FREE 5x7 Custom Greeting Cards at Shutterfly when you use coupon code SUMMERCARDS.  Shipping will run you around .99 total. 

Money-Saving iPhone Apps

Yesterday I posted about CardStar, the FREE app for your rewards card (don't forget to enter the giveaway)!

Well, Erin at Coupon Cravings finished a series called at Coupon Cravings called the 30 Days of Money-Saving iPhone Apps! 

Check out all the FREE apps you can add to your iPhone and enter to win an iPod Touch, too!


(Thanks for sharing, Erin!)

*HOT* Clearance Deals on Kohls.com plus Coupon Codes

Kohl's
Not only is Kohl's having a HUGE clearance going on right now online, but you can save an extra 15% off your order thru 7/31/10 with coupon code THANKS1745!  Plus shipping is only .99 on every item -- if you spend over $50, you can also get FREE shipping with code FS50SMAD!
Sunshine Kids 19554 Radian XTSL Convertible Car Seat Comes with Free Radian Carrying Case - Nitro
One of the BEST deals I see is for the Sunshine  Kids™ Radian, which are on sale Buy 1, Get 1 50% off!  This has, by far, been our favorite car seat which works almost like a booster seat but with a 5-point harness still.  It can also be used backwards for babies and it folds in half for easy traveling!  It's AWESOME!  Use the coupon codes to get the best deal!

Check out ALL the clearance deals HERE!

Fry's Deals - Week of 7/28

Fry's Food
* Fry's doubles coupons (up to $1) every day. This week ALL coupons are worth $1!!

PROMO:
** Buy 4, Save $4 P&G - see ad for complete list of included items.
PRODUCE:
  • Cantaloupe .88each
  • Corn on the cob .33each
  • Organic Grapes 1.79 lb
  • Oranges .88 lb
  • Peaches or Nectarines 1.89 lb
MEAT:
  • Beef Cross Rib Steak Boneless First 2 1.97 lb
  • T Bone Steak First 2 4.77 lb
  • Chicken  Boneless and Skinless Breast 1.77lb
GROCERY:

Frys Large Eggs, 12ct $0.88 

Frys Milk, 1/2 Gallon First 6 $0.88

Kroger Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dip, 16oz $0.88 

Kroger Shredded or Bar Cheese, 6-8oz or Deli Thin Slices, 6oz $1.50

Juicy Juice 100% Juice, 64oz or 8pk $1.98
USE:
- $1 off 2 printable
FINAL PRICE: 1.48 each wyb 2

American Beauty or Ronzoni Pasta, 12-16oz $1.00

Better Oats Oatmeal $1
USE:
- BOGO printable
FINAL PRICE:  2 for $1


Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna, 5oz $0.50

Blue Bunny Ice Cream 1.99
USE:
- $1 off printable
FINAL PRICE:  .99

Hunts Snack Pack Pudding or Gelatin, 4pk or 3.5oz $1.00

Kroger Vegetables with Sauce $1.00

For all the sale items this week, check out your local ad online!
The Good Deal Gal is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering!

Safeway Deals - Week of 7/28

Safeway Don't forget:  Safeway delivers!! Save $7 off your first order and get FREE Shipping!
*  Safeway doubles coupons (up to $1) every day.  This week ALL coupons are worth $1!!
Here are just a few of the highlights this week:
*Based on Ad from Arizona


PRODUCE:
  • Green Bell Peppers .33 each
  • Green Seedless Grapes .78lb
  • Green Onions .50 each
  • Organic Strawberries 2.50
  • Peaches .88lb
MEAT:
  • Beef  Roast 1.59lb
GROCERY:

Lucerne String Cheese 2.49 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 3)

Land O' Lakes Spreadable Butter .99 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 2)
USE:.50 off printable
FINAL PRICE:  FREE 

Lucerne Large Eggs 18 ct 1.29 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 2)

Milk Gallon 1.68

Eating Right Pudding 6 pk 1.79 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 3)

Honey Nut Cheerios 1.88 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 3)
USE:
- $1 off 2 printable
FINAL PRICE:  1.38 each wyb 2

Kelloggs Special K Cereal 1.99 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 4)
USE:
- $1 off 2 printable
FINAL PRICE:  1.49 each wyb 2


Palmolive Dish Detergent 1.99 w/ in-ad coupon and $10 purchase (Limit 2)
USE:
- .25 off from 7/25 SS
FINAL PRICE:  .99

Check out Safeway's complete weekly ad HERE!
The Good Deal Gal is now part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.

Vons Deals - Week of 7/28

Vons
This week's Vons deals are brought to you by Kerri at Save at Home Mommy!  Check out Kerri's deals for the complete list of match-ups!  (Thanks Kerri!)
 
Make sure to check out Keri's post HERE to get free delivery and $7.00 off your first grocery delivery order from Vons.com!
 
Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter, 8oz- .99 with in ad coupon
Limit 4
Use .50 off from the Vons Dairy Coupon Booklet (exp. 7/31) or
Use .50 off from smartsource.com or 7/18 SS
Final Price= .49
*Great stock up price
 
Lucky Charms or Trix- $1.49 with in ad coupon
Limit 3
Load .60 off Lucky Charms from shortcuts.com  AND
Use $1.00/2 from coupons.com  
Final Price= .69 each when you buy 2 .
Honey Nut Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch- $1.88 with in ad coupon
Limit 3
Honey Nut Cheerios Load .55 off from shortcuts.com AND
Use $.75 off HERE or HERE or
Use $1.00/2 from smartsource.com, bettycrocker.com, pillsbury.com, boxtopsforeducation.com or from Target printable coupon site
Final Price= as low as .58
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Use .55 off from smartsource.com AND
Load .55 off from cellfire.com  
Final Price= .78
Eating Right Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts- $1.99/lb.

Sweet White Corn- 6/$1.00
.
Dulcinea Mini Seedless Watermelon- $1.99 each Load .50 off from Vons.com 
Final Price= $1.49

Downy, Bounce or Gain Fabric Softener- $3.99 with in ad coupon
Limit 2
Load $1.00 off Bounce dryer bar from P&G esaver or
Load $1.00 off Gain from P&G esaver or
Load $2.00 off Downy from P&G esaver AND
Use .50 off from 6/6 P&G
Final Price= as low as $1.49 for Downy
 
Lucerne Shredded or Chunk Cheese, 8oz- 2/$3.00
Look for ones with the Real California seal and
Use .55 off Real California HERE or from 5/23 SS
Final Price= as low as .95 each
*Great stock up price

Check out Von's Weekly Ad HERE and see Kerri's post for all the details! 

Albertsons Deals - Week of 7/28

Albertsons*  Based on AZ ad
*  Quadrupling coupons up to $1
PRODUCE:
  • Blueberries, 18 oz jumbo pack 1.88
  • Lettuce, Iceberg .50
MEAT:
  • Ground Beef 93% lean, 5 lb or more 1.88 lb
  • Pork, Chops, assorted family pack, bone-in .97 lb
  • Tilapia Fillets , 16 oz bag (7.99) B1 G2 FREE
GROCERY:

Kraft BBQ Sauce Limit 6 .69 

Prego Pasta Sauce Limit 6 1.49

Red Baron Pizza or Singles Limit 6 2.77
USE:
- $1 off from 6/6 SS
FINAL PRICE:  1.77

Bounty Paper Towels, 8 rolls Limit 2 4.99
USE:
- .25 off from 7/4 PG (DND)
FINAL PRICE:  4.74

Charmin Ultra Bath Tissue, 12 big rolls Limit 2 4.99
USE:
- .25 off from 7/4 PG (DND)
FINAL PRICE:  4.74

Check out the complete weekly ad at your local Albertsons!
The Good Deal Gal is part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering!


Bashas Deals - Week of 7/28

Bashas*  Bashas' doubles coupons (up to $1) everyday -- up to 3 "like" coupons may be doubled per transaction.   
PRODUCE: 
  • Avocados .33
  • Bananas .33lb
  • Green Bell Peppers  B1G1 FREE
  • Mini Carrots  1 lb B1G1 FREE
  • Cucumbers B1G1 FREE
  • Lettuce - Iceberg Large Limit 3 B1G2 FREE
  • Lettuce - Romaine, Red or Green Leaf B1G1 FREE
  • Yellow Peaches - Yellow .50lb
  • Strawberries - 1 lb pkg Limit 2 B1G2 FREE
  • Tomatoes  .89lb
MEAT:
  • New York Steak or London Broil Limit 2 B1G1 FREE
  • Chicken Breasts Split -Bone-In Limit 4 FREE B1G2 FREE
GROCERY:

Dannon Activia Yogurt Limit 2 B1G1 FREE
USE:
- $1 off from 7/18 SS
FINAL PRICE:  Varies

Milk Gallon Limit 2 B1G1 FREE

Natures Own Bread  Limit 4 B1G1 FREE


Click HERE to see your local Bashas' ad online!
 The Good Deal Gal is now part of BeCentsAble's Grocery Gathering.



Stater Bros. Deals - Week of 7/28

Stater Brothers
This week's Stater Brothers deals are brought to you by Apryl at Christian Clippers(Thanks Apryl!) Don't forget to check out her complete list of the deals!

PRODUCE:
  • Large Yellow Nectarines, $.79 lb
  • Green Seedless Grapes, $.89 lb
  • Seedless Watermelon, $.19 lb
MEAT:
  • Randall Farms Chicken Breast, Boneless and Skinless, $1.97 lb
Farmer John Pork Links, $.69
Use $.75 Farmer John Sausage Coupon
Final Price: FREE

GROCERY:

Stater Brothers Cheese,  Shredded or Block, $1.99
Use $.55 from 5/23 SS (“Real California Milk” Logo on product)
Final Price: $1.44

Barilla Pasta, $.99
Use $1/2 Barilla Pasta Coupon (Whole Grain)
Final Price: $.49

Wish Bone Dressing, 8 oz, $.99
Use $.50 Wish Bone Dressing Coupon
Final Price: $.49

Publix Deals - Week of 7/28


I am so happy to announce a new partnership with Two Thrifty Sisters, our weekly Publix-shopping experts!  Below you will find some of the best deal's at Publix this week.  Please visit Two Thrifty Sisters for a complete list of this week's sale items!

** Can I just say who envious I am of all of you who have a Publix nearby? They have rockin' deals.

PRODUCE:
  • Mangoes, BOGO $1
  • Sweet Corn, Yellow, White or Bi-Color, 6/$2
  • Backyard Grilling Vegetables: Green beans, Eggplant, Okra or Yellow or Zucchini Squash, $.99/lb
  • Cucumbers, 2/$1
 MEAT:

Johnsonville Sausage or Bratwurst, 19.76 oz pkg, 2/$7
-$0.55/1 Johnsonville Brats or Italian Sausage, 19.76 oz Printable
-$0.55/1 Johnsonville Cooked and Smoked Sausage or Summer Sausage, any Printable
-$0.55/1 Johnsonville Brats 5/2/2010 SS Insert
-$0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked Sausage 5/2/2010 SS Insert

GROCERY:

Nature Valley Granola Bars or Trail Mix Bars, 14.8 or 17.8-oz box or General Mills Fiber One Chewy Bars, 14.1-oz box, Assorted Varieties BOGO $5.49
-$0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars Printable (IE) or Printable (FF)
-$0.50/1 Nature Valley Kroger My Magazine Soccer
-$0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 7/11/2010 SS Insert
-
$0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, boxes Printable
-$1/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars, any flavor boxes Printable
-$2/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars Value Size, any flavor/variety Peelie *Combine with Target coupon to make it a $.26 MONEYMAKER.
-$1/1 Nature Valley granola bars Multipack Target Store Coupon 
Printable
-Free 3 Yoplait Yogurt Cups wyb NV Granola Bars Peelie

Cascadian Farm Organic Granola Bars or Cereal, 6.2 to 17 oz box, BOGO $3.99
-$1/1 Cascadian Farm Granola Bar Earth Fare Printable
-$1.00/1 Cascadian Farm Product any flavor/variety Printable (Join the Cascadian Farm Community receive coupon immediately in your email) *Combine with Earth Fare coupon to make it FREE.

Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup, 24-oz bot, BOGO $1.75
-$0.20/1 Hunt’s Ketchup 6/20/2010 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2010) *Combine with Publix coupon to make it a $.03 MONEYMAKER.
-$1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup, Any – All You, August 2010
-$5/10 ConAgra Foods products including Hunt’s Ketchup, Publix coupon – Pool party booklet

Check out all the ad details HERE at Two Thrifty Sisters!

Sprouts Deals - Week of 7/28

Sprouts
Here are just a few highlights:
*  Don't forget that every Wed. is double-ad day so you can still take advantage of last week's ad!

PRODUCE:
  • Blueberries or Cantaloupe .88 each
  • Avocados .88 each
  • Roma Tomatoes .88lb
  • Red Peppers or Eggplant .88 each
  • Italian or Yellow Squash .88lb
  • Peaches or Nectarines .88lb
  • Cauliflower or Baby Carrots .88lb
  • Gala Apples or Pears .88lb
MEAT:
  • Wild Salmon 7.99lb
  • Mahi Mahi 2.99lb
  • Pork Sausage 2.99lb
  • Ground Beef 2.99lb
  • Chicken Breasts 2.99lb
GROCERY:

Sprouts Frozen Fruits and Veggies - BOGO 

Voskos Greek Yogurt 16oz. 1.99
USE:
- $1 off 2 from 4/18 SS
FINAL PRICE:  1.49 wyb 2 *Great Price*

Check out the weekly ad HERE!

Sunflower Market Deals - Week of 7/28

I have been frequenting Sunflower Market lately and I have been LOVING it!!  Since I scan through the ads anyway, I thought I'd include some of their ad highlights here as well.  Mainly I go after their produce deals....

PRODUCE:
  • Cherries 1.27lb
  • Bartlett Pears .88lb
  • Eggplant or Bell Peppers .88 each
  • White Peaches or Nectarines .99lb
  • Broccoli or Cauliflower .99lb
  • Organic Strawberries 2 for $5
  • Organic Tomatoes 1.77lb
  • Organic Peaches 1.77lb
  • Organic Carrots or Celery 2 for $3
MEAT:
  • All-natural chicken thighs 1.57lb
  • All-natural Ground Beef 2.99lb
GROCERY:
 
Organic Apple Juice 32 oz. 2.49

Sunflower Market Coffee 12oz. 5.99 (not sure if organic is included)

Applegate Organic Turkey Breast 7oz. 4.99



Check out the Sunflower Market Ad 
for the rest of this week's deals!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

{giveaway} $25 iTunes gift card for Two Winners courtesy of CardStar

Do you have an iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry or Android device?   If so, you're probably aware that you can download FREE applications.

CardStar is one such FREE app that is quite appealing to us frugal shoppers since it consolidates and scans loyalty, membership and rewards cards onto your iPhone, iPod touch, Blackberry, etc.

How awesome would that be to not have to dig for those loyalty cards?  (See the CVS card loaded to the left? Way cool!)

You can see how CardStar works in this video!  So easy and FREE!  Anything to make my life easier, and FREE, makes me a happy momma!

CardStar is generously giving TWO Good Deal Gal Readers each a $25 iTunes gift card!!

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:

  1. Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
  2. Giveaway closes on Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00pm MST.
  3. Winner will be announced here (First Name, Last Initial) and contacted via email. He or she will have 24 hours to respond before I select another winner.
Earn Extra Entries:
**  Complete the form for each entry.
  1. Download the FREE CardStar app.
  2. Subscribe to The Good Deal Gal.
  3. Follow me on Twitter.
  4. Follow me on Facebook.
  5. Grab my blog button (to the left) and add to your blog. Come back and let me know where I can see it.
  6. Tweet this post.
NOTE:  If you can't see the form, go HERE!


Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by CardStar. CardStar is giving two readers each a $25 iTunes gift card. No compensation was given for my review/post. The opinions and comments in this review are my own and any compensation has not altered or influenced my statements and opinions.

Borders 33% off Coupon

Save 33% off one item at Borders with this printable coupon through July 29th! You can also take advantage of this sale online by using coupon code BRJ8060W at checkout.

Don't forget: This is 33% off any item, so it works on games, toys, DVDs, etc.

Go through Shop at Home for 7% cash back!

New York & Co.: Buy 1 Jeans, Get 1 for 75% off plus coupon codes


NYandCompany

New York and Company is having a Denim Event- Buy One get One for 75% off all Jeans and Jean Leggings now through August 4th.  You can also get FREE Shipping on your purchase of $65 or more with coupon code 1903 or save $25 off your purchase $75 or more with coupon code 2834.

Be sure to check out their jewelry as well-- it's buy 1, get 1 50% off!

Quiznos Coupons and Instant Win Game

Play the Quiznos Instant Win Game (once a day through 9/20/10) and you could win up to $5 in Quiznos gift cards.  Even if you don't win, you'll get to print a $1 and $2 off sub coupons!

Remember, Quiznos also offers FREE Kid's Meal with an adult meal and we used the $2 off coupon in conjunction to the free kids meal without any problems.  (That may vary by location.)

Go HERE to play and let us know if you win!!

Extra 40% off Clearance at Express.com

 
Save an EXTRA 40% off clearance prices online at Express.com -- no coupon code needed. The discount shows up when you add the items to your shopping cart.
 
 

FREE Shipping at Disneystore.com

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Get FREE Shipping on your entire DisneyStore.com order with any Back-to-School Item when you use coupon code SCHOOLSHIP through August 3, 2010!

This is a good deal on their already-marked down backpacks and lunchbags!

Boston Market Coupon Books $1 in-stores ($40 value)

Be on the lookout at your local Boston Market for these new coupon booklets (you may want to call around)... for just $1, you'll receive a coupon booklet with $40 in savings from Boston Market.  The best part is that all proceeds benefit the "Give Kids the World Village"organization, which fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

FREE Anti-Bacterial Soap at Bath & Body Works w/ Purchase

Use this printable coupon to get a FREE Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap when you make $10 purchase online (just code FREESOAP) or in-store at Bath and Body Works. Expires August 29, 2010.

{UT readers} BOGO coupon to Discovery Gateway Children's Museum

If you live in Utah, you may want to take advantage of this deal!  Get a FREE admission to the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum when you buy another with this printable coupon through August 31, 2010.

That sounds like fun!  Wish I were close! :)

(Thanks Janelle!)

Cold Stone Creamery: 2 for $5

Get 2 "Like it" size plus 1 mix-ins for just $5 at Cold Stone Creamery with this printable coupon through August 15, 2010!

$1.50 off Welch's Juice coupon

Print this high-value $1.50 off Welch's Healthy Start 100% refrigerated juice coupon and use it during a sale to get a really great deal!

New Cellfire Coupons to Load

New to Cellfire? Check out the awesome program and load all these great e-coupons to your store savings card HERE!

Here are the latest coupons to load:
 

*Today only* 30% off at Old Navy, Gap & Banana Republic plus FREE Shipping on orders over $100

Through the end of today (7/27) Gap.com, OldNavy.com, Banana Republic.com is offering 30% off your entire purchase when you enter coupon code SAVE30!  Plus when you spend $100 or more, get FREE shipping!!

{ask me anything} Buying Organic


"How much organic food do you buy?  
What do you think is worth spending the extra money on?"

Dairy - I buy Organic milk and Greek yogurt always.  If it's a good buy, I'll also go with organic on cottage cheese, sour cream, and cheese.  Sometimes, I will purchase the non-organic yogurt (unsweetened) or regular cottage cheese, if it's a really great deal. I usually buy Tillamook cheese slices and feta cheese at Costco. But, always, organic on milk.  Actually, we only go through a half-gallon of organic milk every week and a half.  We don't really drink cow's milk (just use it for smoothies, cereal, etc.), instead we get our calcium from kale, broccoli, yogurt, cheese, red beans, chickpeas, almonds & figs, and we get vitamin D from the good 'ol sun. 

Eggs - If it's a good deal, then I'll buy organic.  My main concern is purchasing cage-free, grain-fed, hormone-free eggs.  When regular eggs are on sale for .77 a dozen that's pretty hard to pass up though.  I'll use regular eggs in baking and the good (organic) ones in egg dishes.

Meat - We rarely eat meat (1-2x a week), but when we do it's poultry or fish.  I'd prefer to have organic here, hands-down.  And, when I can get my hands on organic chicken or turkey, then I stock up. It can get pricey, but since we don't eat it that often it's a reasonable purchase for us. Ground turkey is a favorite around here, but I can never find it organic. I always buy Wild fish rather than fresh, though. 

Pasta, Cereals, Canned Goods
-   Of course, I'd prefer that everything in my pantry is organic and free of pesticides, but unfortunately that isn't always practical (or necessary).  I have a hard time justifying spending 3x more on organic pasta, so I just rinse our regular pasta before use and hope for the best.  I do buy organic quinoa, rice and couscous in the bulk bins at the market.

Cereals I don't worry about too much...  I'll purchase organic oats, Barbara's Bakery & Nature's Path cereal or make my own out of the organic oats.  With cereals I figure as long as it doesn't have much sugar in it, then we're willing to try it.

I always buy organic (no sugar) peanut butter and organic jelly for the PB&J fixes.  Our bread is made from a bakery here in AZ and is made with Organic flours and sweetened a tad with honey and sea salt.

I prefer organic canned tomatoes and beans (about all the canned foods I buy) and they are pretty reasonably priced compared to non-organic.  Of course, with my new water bath canner, I'll be buying more organic dry beans and canning my own.  I couldn't buy non-organic canned beans for the little amount it will take to can my own organic beans!

Produce - I follow the rule of thumb that If we're going to eat the skin, then it's going to organic.  This goes for lettuce/spinach/kale where we eat the whole thing.... I usually buy organic, however, I don't believe that eating 30% non-organic is going to kill us.  Follow the Dirty Dozen guide here to know which produce items tend to have the highest pesticide residue.
That's why I prefer to grow my own food -- I don't use pesticides and it's cheap!  Before the summer hit, we harvested lettuce, beans, peas, tomatoes, squash, swiss chard, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and green onions.  (I can't wait for it to cool down again so we can replant!)

If you're still having trouble dealing with the outrageous prices on some of your favorite Organic foods, try emailing the companies to see if they will send you coupons.  Check out my post here where I list all the companies who have been generous in the past!

Another thing to remember, both in organic and non-organic, is to WASH your food!  (Use my easy, natural recipe here.)

By the way, if you haven't watched Food Inc. yet, it's very eye-opening.  Pretty disgusting that they are now injecting the tomato seeds with Round-up, so even if you wash your non-organic tomatoes, you'll still be eating the pesticide!  (Anything they can do to make more money--  who cares if it kills us?)

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Just drop me a line and I'll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.

Monday, July 26, 2010

{giveaway} $100 CSN Stores e-Gift Certificate

CSN Stores is the epitome of "one-stop-shopping."  (Well, except for groceries.)  Since we're in the midst of upgrading our daughter's bedding and re-doing the office, it's nice to have an option of picking everything up in one place and having it shipped here.

Not only do they offer "Hassle-free returns" and FREE Shipping on almost everything, but their prices are really reasonable -- especially on their closeout deals!

ONE Lucky reader will win a $100 gift certificate (delivered via email) to redeem online at any CSN Stores.

Wanna Win?
Here's how to enter:
  1. Complete the entry form below. All information will be kept private.
  2. Giveaway closes on Friday, July 30th at 12:00pm MST.
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Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by CSN Stores. CSN is giving one reader a $100 gift certificate to redeem online at their stores. No compensation was given for my review/post. The opinions and comments in this review are my own and any compensation has not altered or influenced my statements and opinions.

Rite Aid: $5 off $25 printable coupon

Red Plum has some new printable coupons available to print including a $5 off $25 at Rite Aid!

(Thanks for the heads-up, Leslie!)

FREE Portrait Package and 20% off

Coupons.com has yet another great coupon available, and it's just in time for school!

You know how those school pictures are so overpriced and "they" pick the best ones for you?  Well, when I was teaching I had many smart parents who would let their kids participate in picture day, but they would take them somewhere else to have their pictures done as well... this saved tons of money and they got to make sure they pictures were what they want.  

(Can I just tell you that kids come to school looking so great and, by the time, picture time rolls around, their hair is sticking up and they have food on their shirts!)

Anyway, with this FREE Sears Portrait Package you can't go wrong!  Now, you can actually send school pictures out to family members without spending an arm and leg.  Just go HERE and look under the "Photography" category on the left.  Try zip 85032 if you don't see it.

NOTE:  If you're in another zip code you may see one for Olan Mills instead!!