“Is couponing really worth it?” This is probably the question I get asked the most frequently. To answer this question I keep track each month of my savings for all my household purchases. This included diapers, food, dog food, toiletries, medication, and household goods.
This does not keep track of sales so these numbers are the [...]

Entertainment Book is still running a great deal if you purchase through Cashbaq. There are lots of great coupons in here if you plan to eat out (even once) this next year, or go to any movies / activities in your area  it will pay for itself.
Currently you can get the 2009 Entertainment book for [...]

Updated 3/1: These deals have expired:
I’m trying something new this week. This is after all a blog for someone that is busy.
This post is all deals you can get just by printing coupons from home and using the coupons in store…no Sunday paper needed! Below each total cost I show how you can lower your [...]

If you went up to Walgreens (there is still time!) to snag your 17 bags of hersheys kisses for .03 cents each you may be sitting at home surrounded by hersheys kisses thinking…now what?!?
Here is our plan to get the most out of our finds:
1-saving 1 bag for the kiddos easter baskets
2-giving several bags to [...]

Money Saving Monday-Meal planning saves you money

Be sure and check back every Monday for money saving tips for your family
Now don’t get overwhelmed. You don’t have to plan out your meals for a whole year, month or even week. But coming up with some type of meal plan will save you lots of money I [...]

Updated 2/8/09: These offers have expired
Here are some of my favorite Rite Aid deals for the week. Its not a great week at Rite Aid’s hopefully next week will be better…
If your confused about shopping at Rite Aid click here
Deals using Rite Aid’s rebate program. Request your rebates online by entering receipt information
Almay Eye Cosmetics [...]

Update 2/19/09 This offer is no longer valid
On clearance items only Old Navy.com is offering an additional 50% back (thanks for the email tip Jess!) Just use the promo code: HALFOFF.
I’m seeing baby pants and shirts for under $2, and even some women’s clothes at under $2 as well.
Shipping is $7 But if you use [...]

Updated: These offers are no longer valid
I don’t normally shop at Safeway but this Friday I cannot resist these doorbuster deals
I may frequent them more often as they just started an e-coupon program with P & G. More details here.
Johnsonville Sausage $2.50 -buy 2

This is good for Friday and Saturday only-check your local [...]

Shopping at Rite Aid
For the pacific northwest Rite Aid is another great store for getting amazing bargains by taking advantage of some of their programs.
Note: Rite Aid is generally more expensive then your local grocery store unless you shop sales. In addition to their sale prices Rite Aid’s has thier SCR (single check rebate) program [...]

Updated 2/3/09: This is no longer available!
Free beggin strips at Walmart this week if you have a dog that could use them. Find out how here.
I don’t really shop at Walmart because I always have trouble with the cashiers not knowing the corporate coupon policy and it is not worth it for me. Let me [...]