April 2009

Free Samples Are Waiting!

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by Tracie on April 30, 2009

As always, I am on the hunt for some great free samples to share with you. Here are few I came across recently. Hope they work for you!
Get your sample of Pond’s Revjuveness by filling out this form today.
Degree has recently expanded its line to offer Fine Fragrances. You can get a sample by filling out this form. It will take a few weeks to get to you — so let me know if you get yours!

I am always on the look-out for products that are safe to use around my small children. I came across this site which is all about doing things that are GREEN, which can equate to safer for my family.

Go to their site and sign up and get a 2 oz sample of Grime-Fighter, On the Go Cleanser. I have mine coming too – can’t wait to see what we all think of this one!

Here is another one for Caress! Go here and sign up today!

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Price Chopper Weekly Match-Ups: April 29th – May 5th

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by Tracie on April 30, 2009

If you haven’t already, you may want to check out Coupon 101 and Abbreviations.

Please visit BeCentsAble’s Original Grocery Gathering for links to the Hy-Vee ad for this week.

April 29 – May 5 Sale

Nestle Pure Life Water, 24 pk
Price with card: $2.99
Less $0.50/1 coupon 4-5-09 SS
Final Price: $2.49
Limit 2

Eckrich Smoked Sausage
Price with card: $1.88
Less $0.55/1 coupon
Final Price: $1.38
Limit 3

DiGiorno Pizza
Price with card: 3/$10.00
Less $l.25/1 coupon here
Final Price: 3/$7.50 or $2.50 each (note that this is a product specific coupon – check product first)

Ritz Crackers
Price with card: $1.69
Less $1.00/2 coupon here
Final Price: 2/$2.38 or $1.19 each (must purchase 2)

Chips Ahoy! Cookies
Price with card: $1.49
Less $1.00/1 coupon here>
Final Price: 2/$1.98 or $0.99 each (must purchase 2)

WEEKLY COUPON MATCH – UPS

Tostitos
Price with card: $1.88
Less $1.00/1 coupon 4-26-09 SS
Final Price: $0.88 — MUST purchase a dip to get this coupon

Pace Picante Sauce
Price with card: $1.68
Less $0.75/2 coupon 4-26-09 SS
Final Price: 2/$2.61 or $1.31 each (must purchase 2)

Johnsonville Smoked Brats, Franks or Smoked Sausage
Price with card: 2/$5.00
Less $0.55/1 coupon 4-5-09 SS
Final Price: 2/$4.45 or 1/$1.95

Fast Fixin’ Breaded Chicken
Price with card: $4.59
Less $0.30/1 couponhere
Final Price: $4.29

Kellogg’s Cereals
Price with card: 3/$5.00
Less $1.50/1 and/or $1.00/1 coupons 4-5-09 RP or various $1.00/1 here
Final Price: Average will be 3/$2.00 (use 3 coupons – one for each box)

Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
Price with card: $1.99
Less $1.00/1 coupon 4-26-09 RP
Final Price: $0.99

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes
Price with card: 2/$5.00
Less $1.00/1 coupon here
Final Price: 2/$3.00 (print coupon twice)

Ziploc Bags
Price with card: 2/$5.00
Less $0.35/1 or $1.00/2 coupons 3-15-09 SS
Final Price: As low as 2/$4.00 or $2.00 each

Viva Papertowels, 6 rolls
Price with card: $5.99
Less $0.40/1 coupon 4-5-09 SS or $0.50/1 coupon here
Final Price: As low as $5.49

Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 12 double or 24 regular rolls
Price with card: $7.99
Less $0.50/1 coupon 4-26-09 SS or here
Final Price: $7.49

Freschetta Pizzas
Price with card: $4.99
Less $1.25/2 coupon 2-8-09 SS
Final Price: 2/$8.73 or $4.37 each

Aleve Pain Relief
Price with card: $7.99
Less $1.00/1 4-26-09 SS or here
Final Price: $6.99

Axe Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler
Price with card: $4.99
Less $1.00/1 coupon 4-5-09 UL
Final Price: $3.99

General Mills Cereals
Price with card: 4/$10.00
Less $1.00/3 or $0.75/1 coupons 4-5-09 and 4-19-09 SS
Final Price: Will vary based upon coupons used

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies
Price with card: 2/$5.00
Less $1.00/2 coupon 4-19-09 RP
Final Price: 2/$4.00 or $2.00 each

Bic Soleil Razor System
Price with card: $4.99
Less $2.00/1 coupon 4-19-09 SS
Final Price: $2.99 (be sure to double check product match –up with item on sale)

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Save on Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste

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by Tracie on April 29, 2009

I am an avid Crest user. I do whatever I can to try to purchase this brand over any other. So, when I find a way to get a coupon, I am definitely all over it!

If you too love Crest Pro-Health, register for your $1.00/1 coupon today so that you can snag it and hold it tight until I show you a great way to save even more with a CVS, Target or Wal-greens deal!

(Note that this item will come to you via regular mail).

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Carter’s & Osh Kosh Coupons – $10.00 off $50.00 Purchases

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by Tracie on April 29, 2009

Both Osh Kosh and Carters are having some sales right now. Here’s the deal:

Osh Kosh has Shortalls on sale for $10.00 each, regularly priced $24-$28. So that is a pretty great deal.

Carters is having a $5-$7-$9 sale in their stores right now as well.

To make these deals even better, I have attached $10.00 off $50.00 purchase coupons. Now, you will have to follow a couple of steps to print these out.

1. Double click the image of the coupon you wish to print.
2. When you are in Photobucket, be sure your cursor is pointing to the coupon.
3. Right click your mouse and select Print Picture.
4. Your coupon will print out PERFECTLY on your computer so you can use it!!

Note that these are good from April 30 – May 6th.

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Garage Sales – Part Two

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by Tracie on April 29, 2009

OK, so I previously posted Garage Sales – Part One. This left off with setting up the sale. Now, we need to get ready to actually have the sale and what you need to do on that day.

1. Advertise your sale with signs. Be sure to set up signs with directional arrows to help guide people to your sale. I recommend to start with a larger one at the busiest intersection closest to your house and then set them up every so often to help guide people to your sale. If you don’t advertise, people can’t find you. I even will put one in my yard so that it helps to just really draw people in.

2. Don’t forget your change. Be sure that you have enough ones, fives, quarter, etc. so that you can make proper change for your customer’s purchases. I usually get $75 – $100 in change to have handy. But I do NOT put it all into my container at once. I keep the additional change in the house and as I run short of any denomination, I can just run in and get what I need.

I also recommend to keep your money in a cash box or even a carpenter’s apron. Never let it sit in the open as it is just too tempting for the wrong person to grab it and run.

Another recommendation I have is that when you start to get a large sum in your box, take some of it into your house so that you don’t have as much available for others to see. Even the person who seems harmless could try to grab and go, leaving you hanging.

3. Will that be cash or cash? When accepting money for a transaction, stick to cash only – no exceptions. That last thing you want to deal with is a $25 – $50 charge from your bank for that $3.75 check that someone wrote you that is no good. I always hang a sign at my check-out table that reads: No Checks. No exception.

If someone is making a very large purchase, I will have them make a deposit on the item and they can go and get the cash and then come and complete the transaction. Usually, by them putting down a deposit, they will come back and purchase the item. Otherwise, if they say the want it and I say I won’t sell it, but they never return, I don’t miss out on selling it to someone else.

4. Be ready to start when you say you will. When you advertise your sale will begin at 8:00 a.m., be ready to open your doors BY that time. Many times, people arrive early so that they can find the best deals and if you don’t open on time, you could lose someone who is willing to part with many of your “treasures.”

5. Negotiate. Negotiate. Negotiate. Be willing to talk with someone about the price of an item. Always know how much you MUST get (or really WANT to get for the item) so that you know how low you are willing to go. That way, you have wiggle room and come across as someone who is willing to wheel and deal with people.

6. Mark it down. The last few hours of your sale is a GREAT time to help get rid of those last piles of junk that you really don’t want to have to box up to cart away. I will offer a 50% off all marked prices deal during the last 1 – 1 1/2 hours of my sale. It is amazing what you can unload when you say that it is marked down….even something that someone can pay .25 for vs. .50 is a deal to many and after all, .25 in your pocket is more than you’ll get to have to get rid of it later on.

These are my rules for how I run my sales. I am normally very successful. My sale begins tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. – ???; Friday at 8:00 a.m. – ???? and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you live in the Kansas City area and are interested in coming on down to my sale, contact me and I’ll tell you where you can come to find some great deals!

By the way, I am selling: Baby Girl: NB – 9 mths; Baby Boy: NB – 24 mths, baby/children items, toys, furniture, housewares and misc — in case you are interested, of course.

Oh — I did forget to post a couple of pictures of the clothing display the other day, so here they are, so you can see what I am doing in hopes to sell more items. Enjoy!!

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Baskin Robins – .31 Scoop Night – TONIGHT

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by Tracie on April 29, 2009

Tonight, April 29th, at participating Baskin Robbins Locations, is offering a small ice cream for only $0.31t! The time of the event is 5 pm – 10 pm.

What is so great about this event is that BR is making a donation to honor America’s Firefighters. BR will make a donation in the amount of $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council’s National Junior Firefighter Program. Some stores may also be taking up donations to help local fire stations as well.

To see if you have a participating location close to you, check here.

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Coupon Printing Problems

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by Tracie on April 29, 2009

OK, I had someone advise me that they couldn’t print one set of the coupons I’ve got on here. My experience is that sometimes, anything from the SMART SOURCE coupon generator won’t always print. I actually contacted them about this issue recently.

They recommend to update your Java as that is required for Smartsource to print correctly. I personally had LOTS of problems until I downloaded this free software. I rebooted and WALLA — printing perfection!!! In fact, not one solitary problem since I did this.

The other thing is that the coupons I show are generated to be printed in IE (Internet Explorer), so if you are using Firefox, you may need to try to close it, open IE and go from there.

I hope that this helps so that you all can cash in on these deals that I post!! I DO appreciate the feedback when things don’t work as I want to be sure that you all are able to get what you need and I will do anything I can to help if you can’t get something to work!

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