I Love a Bargain

I know the man in my house would absolutely love this:

Half price airboat ride!
$18 for one hour









Visit Groupon/Orlando  HERE for details.  The offer is good for three days, but you can use it anytime until December 31.  It's a power-purchasing deal in order to get the super discount, so get a group together and enjoy.

Here's a great way to stretch your entertainment dollar:
Restaurant certificates available at 80% now through May 31st.

Big savings at Kohl's this weekend—15% off everything:








Print your savings pass HERE.  Plus, there is more incentive:





Both savings are available online, and if you do some shopping online, use EBATES to do it and increase your savings even more.  You automatically get an additional percent back and there are additional coupons and savings available to EBATES users (for Kohl's there is a code for $15 off of $75, and a code for free shipping).
Read about or join EBATES HERE

For those of us who love Mimi's, we know that the portions are huge, so we don't normally have dessert unless we split a meal.  Here's a treat for adults and kids alike:

Free Sundae @ Walmart, today only!  Breyers and Blue Bunny ice creams are showing off new flavors along with Hershey toppings and Reddi Whip.  Go here  to see if the Walmart nearest you is participating in this delicious event this afternoon.





Thanks, Centsable Momma

One of my favorites! Go HERE to print this coupon from Smokey Bones - save $10 off your purchase of $20 or more, good until 6/12:

It's time to remind you that when you visit the Target site you can print store coupons that can be stacked with manufacturer's coupons at Target stores and at grocery stores that accept competitor coupons (locally, Publix).

Click HERE to see the savings available now, especially on Kraft products, including:
FREE Nabisco wyb three
FREE Oreo product wyb three
FREE Oscar Meyer lunchmeat wyb three
FREE Cool Whip wyb three
FREE bacon, macaroni and cheese, barbecue sauce... you get the idea?

Now, why is this so good? A few days ago, I printed a few of these and this is an example of my savings at the grocery store:
4 Oreo products @ 2.99 = $11.96
used 2 MQ's for $1/2 Nabisco cookies or crackers (-$2)
used Target coupon for One Free wyb 3 (-$2.99)
used tearpad coupon for FREE 1/2 gallon milk wyb 2 Oreo products
used another since I bought four
Final price for two half-gallon cartons of milk and four packages of Oreos- $6.96

4 Ritz crackers @ B1G1 free, or $7.40 for all four
used two $1/2 Nabisco crackers (-$2)
used Target coupon for One Free wyb three (-$3.70)
Final price for all four boxes of Ritz $1.70


Check out the printable coupons to see if you can benefit from stacking the savings.  Shop smart!

I received three recent emails from Coldwater Creek and wanted to pass on the savings to you.  First, a printable coupon that can be used in-store or online with code for $25 off $50 purchase.  Click to print the money-saving coupon HERE.

Second, $30 off $100 (not quite as good) with online code only AFLA419.


Third, a 48-hour sale online only where you can get 40% off everything with the code WHH5711, valid through 5/22 only!

Don't know if you can combine the codes for additional savings, however, I do know that in shopping through EBATES, you always earn a rebate over and above your savings.  I have money in my EBATES account simply by signing up and using their site as a portal to get to the online stores.  If you're interested in signing up (no cost, no obligation whatsoever) read my post  HERE  and get started today.

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Fans of Coldwater Creek know a good sale when they see one.  These well-made clothes are expensive, and last. Take an additional 40% off the lowest price making most items 60-70% off when you shop at the outlet HERE.

Save even more when shopping through Ebates, get 2% back into your Ebates cash account, and receive additional savings code for $20 off $100.  New to Ebates?  Click HERE for my recent post on how to get the most for your online shopping dollar.








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Today and tomorrow only, rent two ($1 per night) and get 3rd free.



Find a Blockbuster kiosk near you HERE

Saving 71% means I spent just 29 cents on the dollar at the grocery store today. Here's what I got for $64.98 at Publix:


2 packages of Ball Park grill master franks @ $5/2
used 75 cent MQ
final cost $4.25 for both

Sara Lee hot dog rolls $2
used tear pad coupon -get free Sara Lee rolls free wyb 2 Ball Park hot dogs
final cost free

Hefty plates 130-count $4.49
used MQ - get free Hefty plates (up to $4) wyb 2 Ball Park hot dogs
final cost 49 cents

Fishers snack mix on sale $1 (bought three)
used three $1 MQ's
final cost for three bags - free

Kleenex disposable hand towels $2.99
used $1 MQ
used $1 Target coupon
final cost 99 cents

Doritos chips B1G1 or $3.99/2

2 2-liters Pepsi Max $1.79 each ($3.58)
used two MQ's for free Pepsi wyb 1 bag of Doritos
final cost for both - free

2 M & M's 19 ounce bag B1G1 or $4.89/2
1 bag M & M's 14 oz $3.61
used MQ for free 12-14 oz. bag wyb two large bags
final cost for three $4.89

Welch's grape juice 64 ounce B1G1 or $3.99/2
used two MQ's for $1 off get coupon here
final cost $1 per container

Ritz grab-n-go crackers B1G1 or $3.69/2
used MQ for $1/2
final cost $1.35 per box

8 cartons Progresso chicken broth B1G1 or $2.59/2
used four $1/2 MQ's
final cost 80 cents per carton

Keebler fudge mint cookies B1G1 or $3.49/2
used MQ for 55 cents off 2
final cost $1.47 per package

Rold Gold pretzels B1G1 or $2.99/2
used two 55 cents off MQ's
final cost 90 cents per bag

Kraft sharp cheddar block on sale for $3
used $1 MQ
final cost $2

Pompeiian extra virgin olive oil B1G1 or $6.59/2
used two MQ's $1 off available HERE
final cost $2.30 per bottle

Quaker chewy granola dipps B1G1 or $2.99/2
used 75 off 2 MQ
final cost $1.12 per box

Excedrin PM 20-count on sale for $1.99 (bought 3)
used $1 off peelie from each box
final cost 99 cents each

Mento's sugar free mints on sale for $1 (bought 2)
used two 55 cent MQ
final cost 45 cents each

In-store savings:
1-Publix hummus on sale for $1.50
2-Breyer's ice cream B1G1 or $4.99/2
2-Red Baron fire-baked pizzas $5.98/2
Publix eggs $1.39
2 pounds bananas $1.07
Hunts ketchup B1G1 or $2.39/2
Betty crocker boxed hash browns $1.75/2
2 Ronzoni pastas 79 cents each (1.58)
Vlasic kosher dill pickles B1G1 or $2.89/2

Advantage flyer buys:
3 Trident 36-count super packs $2.19 ea (6.57)
used MQ for $1/3
used three store coupons for 75 cents off (2.25)
final cost $1.11 per pack

Raid Max bug killer refill $4.69
used MQ for $1 off
used store coupon for $2 off any Raid product
final cost $1.69

To top off the savings, I had a $10 coupon from Winn Dixie- the first one in a few months of trying, so I was able to use it at Publix because they take competitor coupons. Yeah!

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A free workshop for the family where you can get creative together.  Locally, you can visit the Altamonte Mall Apple store this Saturday, sign up for the class or get more information HERE.  I wish they had this when I was a kid...

Great buy on Tostito's chips, when you buy two bags ($6/2) you get a free jar of salsa ($2.50).  Some of the bags have $1 peelie coupons on them, so make sure you pick those ones, and you'll get all three items for only $4.  I also had a tear pad coupon while shopping at Publix for a free bag of Lay's chips wyb two Tositos (value $2.99)— so I got all four items for $4!

If you have $1 coupons for Rayovac batteries (I had five) you can pick up free batteries in the Dollar Spot.  The coupons say alkaline, but some cashiers don't care which type you get.  I got these five packages for free.

Vitamin water was on sale for $1, so I used a manufacturer coupon for $1/2 and got them for 50 cents each.

This flavor of fruit roll-ups were clearance priced $1.48.  I picked up four boxes and used two coupons for $1/2, making each box less than $1.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned the hang-tag coupons on Tide with Febreze laundry detergent, these were store coupons for $1.50 off the Tide and $2.50 off Champion apparel.  I used my last two Champion coupons on these items: A man's jacket regularly about $22, marked down 75% off, less coupon, I paid about $2.50.  Also I picked up a pair of women's yoga pants for the same price— I saved about 90% on each clothing item.  Lastly, I picked up a giant scarf on 75% clearance for $3.24.  Retail cost would have been $93 on this shopping trip, my cost was under $19.
Always keep an eye out for hang-tag coupons, blinking coupon dispensers and peelies on the products.  The savings especially add up when you get free products with the purchase of another (like - free milk wyb two Nabisco cookies).
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If you frequent Smokey Bones, here's a great offer on gift cards and discounts:




















In case you can't read the small print, with purchase of a $25 gift card, you'll get $5 off your bill when dining in at the time of purchase, and a $10 card for future use.

Enjoy three days of 15% everything with this shopping pass for Kohl's.  Remember mother's day is Sunday...


For a printer-friendly coupon, click HERE










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Good news for frapp drinkers - 50% off for 10 days in May:


Between May 7 and May 16, enjoy a half-price Frappuccino^® blended beverage at participating Starbucks in the afternoon – 3 to 5 p.m., to be exact.

Look at the receipt and see that I spent $8.29 out-of-pocket on these five items, after coupons and then I was rewarded with $8 Extra Bucks.  That's 29 cents net cost.


Nivea body wash for men and women are on sale for $4.88 
To earn $5 in EB's, you had to spend $15 on Nivea.
Bought 4 - $19.52 (buying three was not quite enough)
used two $4 off MQ from this sunday's insert
used two $3 off MQ from this sunday's insert
final cost $5.52 for all four bottles
earned $5 in EB's

Aleve capsules (50) or liquid gels (40) on sale for $5.99
use $1 off MQ
final cost $4.99
earned $3 in EB's

You can do it too by purchasing extra newspapers for more coupons and some careful planning.  If you are a beginner and need help with coupon lingo and getting started, read this post HERE .
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Pay attention to the coupons in the ad this week at Walgreens as there are several items on sale for 99 cents when you use the coupons provided.
There is a great deal on Pepto-Bismol wyb three boxes, you earn $10 in RR's (see cost and match-up below).
Paid $14.47 for all and earned $10 in RR's - 4.47 net cost.

Zephyrhills 28 pack water $3.99

Bic 3-Pack Flex razors $3.99
use $3 MQ
final cost 99 cents

Pert Plus for Men 3-in-1 on sale for $1.99
use $1.50 MQ
final cost 49 cents

(3) Pepto Bismol chewables on sale for $4.88 ($14.64)
use three 75 cent MQ from sunday insert
final cost $12.39 for three
earn $10 in Register Rewards with purchase of three

Lindsay Olives 99 cents each with in-flyer coupon
use MQ for $1/2 from sunday insert
final cost 49 cents each


Mento's sugar free mints 99 cents with in-flyer coupon
use four 55 cents MQ
final cost 44 cents each


Niagara spray starch 99 cents with in-flyer coupon
use 25 cents off MQ
final cost 74 cents

Missing from the photo are 2 chocolate bars I gave to the boys (98 cents/2)

After manufacturer and store coupons, using 9 RR's I already had, I spent $14.47 and earned $10 in Register Rewards to use next trip.

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Publix is running the gas card promotion again this week.  When you spend $25 in groceries, you can use a $10 off coupon in their flyer to get a $50 BP gas card for $40.  That's 20% savings on gas!  You can get more than one if you have the coupon and make the grocery purchase of $25.










Here are some sale/coupon scenarios to spend $25 before coupons in order to get the deal.  In this case, I did not hand in all of my coupons until I reached the full amount, then I gave the cashier the gas card and the $10 off store coupon in order to meet the requirements, then I handed over my manufacturer and additional store coupons for the final tally.

I did this at two different locations today, and I plan to do it a few more times during the sale.


Trip #1
Lactaid $7.59
use $3 off store coupon from Green Advantage Flyer
final cost $4.59
Sure women's deodorant on sale for $2.29
use $1.50 off MQ
final cost .79
4 John Frieda Collection shampoo/conditioner $5.49 each
use 2 store coupons for $4/2 John Frieda
use 2 MQ from sunday insert for $5/2
final cost for all four bottles $3.96
Lysol touch-free soap dispenser (new product) $14.99
use $5 off store coupon from Advantage Flyer
use $5 off MQ from recent sunday insert
final cost $4.99

These products rang up at about $50 before coupons, plus the gas card for $50 for a total of $100.  After coupons (including $10 off BP gas card in the Publix weekly sale flyer) the total for everything with tax, was $56.99  That includes 50 dollars for gas!

Trip #2


Dove deodorant B1G1 $2.39
use $1 off MQ
final cost 70 cents each

Lactaid $7.59
use $3 off store coupon from Advantage flyer
final cost $4.59

Advil PM $5.29 (bought two)
use two $3 off store coupons from Advantage flyer
use $2 off MQ
use $1 off MQ
final cost 79 cents each

Carefree Ultra liners on sale for 99 cents each (bought 5)
used two B1G1 MQ
used $1 off MQ
final cost for 5 packages $1.97

Cover Girl mascara on sale for 3.00 (bought two)
used two $1 store coupon from Advantage Flyer
used $2.50/2 Cover Girl products MQ
final cost 75 cents each

Kleenex hand towels $2.99 (new product)
use $1 MQ from sunday's insert
use $1 off Target coupon here (75 cent coupon now available)
final cost 99 cents

$50 BP gas card
use $10 off store coupon from ad

Total for everything in the picture, including $50 gas card - $52.89

Next time, I'll post the scenarios with food purchases and coupon match-ups.
Shop smart!