Pet food

I know we have some dog and cat owners around here, and this is an awesome coupon. Print it before it disappears.

$5.15 off any one package of Purina Pro Plan, ONE, or One Beyond dry dog or cat food

https://offers.purina.com/pro-plan-dry-dog-or-cat-food-coupon/

Target grocery coupon

The Sunday paper this week came with an excellent bonus, a coupon at Target for $10 off of a $50 grocery purchase. This is a particularly nice coupon leading in to Thanksgiving, since the exclusions are minor. Some things to remember:

• Give this coupon to the cashier FIRST to make sure you hit the $50 threshold
• You can combine this with Target coupons on individual items
• You can combine this with manufacturer coupons on individual items
• You can still use Target Cartwheel with this coupon

I went to Target tonight with my coupon and brought my total from $66 down to $18. Used wisely this can give you excellent savings.

*Another consideration is using this on items that rarely go on sale. I bought my favorite chai latte k-cups that rarely go on sale. The coupon made it less painful. :)

If you didn't receive the coupon on Sunday you can get a mobile version by texting FOOD to 827438 or you can get a print version here http://coupons.target.com/food-coupons

Let's talk turkey- and a couple of sides

Hy-vee

Buy one Hormel Cure-81 ham @3.49 lb (average of $22 per ham)
Buy one Honeysuckle Turkey 10-14 lb
Use Hyvee coupon for a free turkey wyb ham
Use one $2 off Hormel Cure 81 ham from 11/10 smartsource insert

Price for both-=roughly $20

Walmart

Free up some over space with this turkey roaster/gift card deal
Buy this turkey roaster at $39.98

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-22-Quart-Roaster-Oven-Stainless-Steel-with-Bonus-10-GiftCard/31320271?wmlspartner=9ilASEUx4K0&sourceid=03949122643825375661&affillinktype=10&veh=aff

Receive a $10 gift card

Net price= $29.98

Target

Market Pantry turkey .79 lb
Use $1 off a frozen item or
Use $1 off a $2+ Markey Pantry item
Both are mobile coupons, get them by texting "fresh" to 827438

Final price varies by weight of turkey

DelMonte Vegetables $.65 can
Use $.50/4 from 11/3 Smartsource insert

Final Price= $.53 per can

Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $.99 per box
Use $.50/2 from coupons.com

Final Price= $.74 per box

Fareway- Through 11/18

Buy 2 Nabisco crackers @ $1.99 each
Use $.75/2 coupon from 11/10 Smartsource

Final Price= $1.63 each

Buy 2 Pillsbury breadsticks at 2/$4
Use on $.40 off of 2 from 11/3 insert

Final Price= $1.80 each

Non coupon deals:

Fareway flour $.99
Hershey baking chips $1.69
Fareway shredded or chunk cheese 3/$4
Knorr side dishes 10/$10
Fareway whipped topping $.99

A couple of new Target deals

Buy one California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizza @ $5 each
Use 1-$1.50 off one coupon from http://www.cpkfrozen.com/reimagined/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=save_150_coupon
Use one $1 off one coupon from target.com
Use 5% off California Pizza Kitchen on Target Cartwheel

Final price= $2.30

Buy 2 Twix bars at $.67 each
Use $.50 off 2 Twix coupons from coupons.com
Use $.50 off 2 Mars single serve from Target mobile coupons
Use 15% off Twix on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $.11 each

Buy one Special K Nourish Oatmeal 2pk at $2.75
Use one $.70 off of one coupon from coupons.com
Use one $.75 off of one from the Target insert 11/3

Final Price= $1.30

Buy one bag of Ghirardelli squares at $3.99
Use $2 off one coupon from http://www.ghirardelli.com/squares13

Final Price= $1.99

Moneymaker Cheerios

Hy-Vee has a special this week on Cheerios (my store included regular, frosted, apple-cinnamon, fruit, and chocolate varieties). Here's the deal.

Buy 4 boxes of Cheerios at $1.88 each
Use the $4 off of 4 coupon from the Hy-Vee ad
Receive a $4 Catalina toward your next order wyb 4 boxes

Final price after Catalina= $.12 moneymaker per box

If you happen to have a "$1 off any 3 General Mills cereals" coupon from a previous insert it will be an even better deal. :)

*Just a note, some Hy-Vee stores have been having issues with the Catalinas printing, if this happens just ask customer service, they will take care of it for you with no issue.

Dinner and Dessert

A couple of Target deals make an easy weeknight dinner. :)

Buy 2 Markey Pantry pasta sauce on sale for $1 each
Use 1-$1 off of 2 coupoin available from target.com

Final Price =$.50 each

Buy 3 Market Pantry boxes of pasta on sale for $1 each
Use-$1 off of 3 coupon available at Target.com
Use 5% off off Market Pantry boxed pasta on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $.63 each

Buy one bag of Nestle Halloween Morsels on sale for $2.29
Use 1-$.75 off of one coupon available at Target.com
Use 10% off of Nestle Morsels on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $1.31

And here are some current mobile coupon codes for Target. If you aren't already receiving coupons start by texting OFFERS to 827438 to sign up. Then text these words for additional offers.

FRESH
PASTA
KIDSGIFTS

I spy with my little eye.....some nice Target deals

Here are a few of the best deals I spotted on my trip to Target this evening

Buy 2 GE Reveal flood light 45 watt bulbs- currently on clearance at the MHM Target for $2.98 each
Use 1-$5 off of 2 Reveal light bulb coupon from the Target deal book in the Shopkick app
Use 25% off Reveal light bulbs on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $.72 for 2 bulbs (original price of $9.99 per bulb!)

Buy 2 boxes of Market Pantry granola bars at $1.77 each
Use 1-$1.50 off 2 Market Pantry snacks mobile coupon
Use 5% off Market Pantry granola bars on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $.97 per box wyb 2


Buy 5 boxes of Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets at $2.04 each
Automatically receive one box free wyb 4- through 11/2
Use 2-$1 off 2 boxes available on coupons.com
Use 5% off Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets on Target Cartwheel (separate offers)

Final Price= $5.85 for 5 boxes ($1.17 per box)

Buy 3 Tombstone pizzas at $2.98 each
Use 1-$1 off 3 coupon from target.com (also on Target mobile)
Use 1-$ off 3 coupon from 10/13 Smartsource insert
Use 10% off Tombstone on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $6.15 for 3 or $2.05 each

                      Or
Buy 6 Tombstone Pizzas at $2.98 each
Use 2-$1 off 3 coupons from target.com (also on Target mobile)
Use 3- $1 off 2 coupons from coupons.com
Use 10% off Tombstone on Target Cartwheel (will only work on 4 pizzas)

Final Price= $11.82 for 6 or $1.97 each

Saturday-the practical and the fun

First, a practical deal for allergy sufferers. Advil Allergy &Congestion Relief is included in Target's $5 gift card deal. Using coupons from last week's inserts make it cheap or a moneymaker.

Scenario #1- if you have 2 papers
Buy 2 Advil Allergy & Congestion 10ct @ $4.99 each
Use 2 $3 off coupons from the 10/13 Red Plum insert
Receive $5 gift card wyb 2

Final Price after gift card =$1 moneymaker

Scenario #2 -if you have 1 paper
Buy 2 Advil Allergy & Congestion 10ct @ $4.99 each
Use 1-$3 off from the 10/13 Red Plum insert
Use 1-$1 off from the 10/13 Red Plum insert
Receive $5 gift card wyb 2

Final Price after gift card=$1 for 2

Now for a couple fun items, anyone ready for some wardrobe updates?

Target-
All prices and cartwheel offers are good through today. 10/19

Buy Mad Love canvas flats on sale for $14.99
Use 20% off Mad Love on Target Cartwheel
Final Price= $10.50

Buy women's ankle boots on sale for $24.99
Use 20% off women's boots on Target cartwheel
Final Price =$19.99

Buy women's tall fashion boots on sale for $34.99
Use 20% off women's boots on Target Cartwheel
Final Price =$27.99

Old Navy-
Women's V-Neck cardigans on one day sale- for $10! This is less than half-price.

Happy Shopping!

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars- Target

There's a great deal this week on Quaker granola bars when you combine offers

Buy 2 boxes of Quaker Chewy bars on sale for $2 each
Use 1-$1 off of two manufacturer coupon from the 9/29 red plum insert
Use 1-$1 off of two Target coupon available at Target.com
Use 5% off Quaker granola bars on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $.95 each when you buy 2 boxes

Toilet paper deal starting 10/13-Print now!!

Target will have a gift card deal on toilet paper on toilet paper starting this Sunday. Print the coupons now before they disappear.

Buy 3-36 Pack of Angel Soft double rolls at $14.99 each
Use 3-$2.00 off coupons from coupons.com
Use 1-$1 off mobile coupon off any toilet paper (obtain bt texting FRESH to 827438)
Use 5% off Angel Soft Target Cartwheel
Receive $10 Target gift card wyb 3

Final Price after gift card= $25.77 for 3, or $8.59 each

This equals $.24 per double roll, stock up price!



Or if you are in need of paper towels too the deal includes Viva 12 pks of giant rolls. Here's another option.

Buy 2-36 Pack Angels soft double rolls at $14.99 each
Buy 1-12 pack Viva paper towels at $14.99 each
Use 2-$2 off Angel Soft coupons from coupons.com
Use 1-$1 off Viva coupon from pickupthevalues.com
Use 1-$1 off any toilet paper Target mobile coupon
Use 1-$1 off Viva paper towel coupon from Target.com
Use 5% off Angel Soft on Target Cartwheel
Receive $10 gift card wyb 3

Final Price after gift card=$26.52

Abreva at Target

Buy 2 Abreva Cold Sore Treatment .7oz - normal price of $15.99
Use 2-$1.50 off coupons from abreva.com
Use 2-$3.00 off coupons from target.com
Use 15% off Abreva on Target Cartwheel
Get a $5 Target gift card wyb 2 Abreva products

Final Price after gift card= $7.04 each

Or buy 1 Abreva cold sore treatment .7oz @$15.99
And buy 1 package of concealing dots at $9.89
Use 1-$1.50 coupon from abreva.com
Use 1 $3 off treatment coupon from target.com
Use 1-$1 off concealing dots coupon from target.com
Use 15% off abreva from target cartwheel
$5 gift card wyb 2 abreva products

Final price after gift card =$12.10 for both

A few toy deals

Today Amazon has select Knex, Tinker Toy, and Lincoln Log sets for 50% off, while supplies last. Folloow this link to view:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=amb_link_385112462_3?ie=UTF8&docId=1001422601&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=hero-quick-promo&pf_rd_r=1SQT9TK22NCBWG2929CQ&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1631251402&pf_rd_i=B00B2N6TJU

Target Deals

The Nerf Rebelle Bow (girl's) is on sale for 15.99
Use 1-$5 off coupon from coupons.com
Use 15% off Rebelle bow on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $8.59

The Nerf Cyber Hoop is regular price of $19.99
Use 25% off Nerf Cyber Hoop on Target Cartwheel

Final Price= $14.99

Campbell's deals at Target

There are several Campbell's items on Target Cartwheel this week. Combined with coupons you can get a great deal on these products:

Buy one Campbell's Slow Cooker Sauce $2 on sale
Use 1-$1 off coupon from the 10/6 SmartSource insert
Use 1-$1 off coupon from Target.com
Use 15% off Campbell's slow cooker sauce on Target Cartwheel

Final Price=$.15 moneymaker

Buy one Campbell's GO Soup $2.35 (2 serving pouch)
Use 1-$1 off coupon available at  http://www.campbellskitchen.com/SavingsCenterLandingPage/CouponsAndSpecialOffers.aspx
Use 15% off Campbell's GO soup on Target Cartwheel

Final price =$.99

Buy one Campbell's Slow Kettle style bowl $2.60
Use 1-$1 off coupon from http://www.campbellskitchen.com/SavingsCenterLandingPage/CouponsAndSpecialOffers.aspx
Use 15% off Campbell's Slow Kettle soups at Target Cartwheel

Final Price=$1.21

Buy 2 Campbell's Homestyle canned soups @ $1.44 each
Use 1-$.75 off of 2 from http://www.campbellskitchen.com/SavingsCenterLandingPage/CouponsAndSpecialOffers.aspx
Use 15% off of Campbell's Homestyle on Target Cartwheel

Final Price=$1.70 for 2 (or $.85 each)

Cartwheel can be used for 4 of the same product PER TRANSACTION, with a maximum of 6 transactions per day, unless otherwise noted. If you have more than 4 cans of soup (for example) split them into 4 per transaction and pay seperately for the maximum discount.

Why?

 There are always the same questions that come up when people talk about couponing. Why would you bother? Is it really worth the effort? Doesn't that mean you have to eat whatever is on sale that week?

I'll address these one at a time so that you know why I do this, and you can decide if it's worth your time too.

Why do you bother? In my case I do enjoy getting a great deal and I want to get more for my money. I am not in the category of shopper that would starve without couponing, but it certainly allows for extra items such as vacations and gifts that we could not otherwise afford. It also allows us to be generous in a way that we would not otherwise be able to. Our donation budget for food drives now goes much further and that is something I am very happy about.

Fact: Most people who fit the "heavy coupon user" category are actually in a household with an income of $70,000+. Coupons are not just for those trying to make ends meet.

Is it really worth the effort? The average grocery bill for a family varies a lot based on many factors. For my family of 2 we eat only poultry (no red meat or fish), we eat a lot of produce, we tend to buy the more expensive "milk alternatives", and we both pack our lunches on a daily basis. Even considering all of those factors we have managed to build a stockpile and fund our regualr weekly groceries wih an average weekly bill of $50 or less.

Doesn't that mean you have to eat whatever is on sale that week? Well, not really. When it comes to fruit and vegetables we like almost everything so I do tend to buy whatever is on sale in those categories. For the rest of our groceries we eat what we like, because that is the importance of a stockpile. Let me explain how you begin.

Week 1: I have no stock pile

• I buy my regular groceries
• I also notice that Hy-vee has Progresso for $.98 and I have 12 coupons for $.50/2. I buy 24 cans
• Target has applesauce cups for my son's lunch on sale for $1.49 With Cartwheel and a coupon I can get them for $.90. I buy 4.

Week 2 : I have soup and applesauce

• I buy my regular groceries-except I don't need soup or applesauce for lunches
• I see that wheat thins are on sale and I have a coupon, making them $.99. I buy 8
• Frozen pizza is on sale with a gift card back and a coupon, making them $3, I buy 6

Week 3: I have soup, applesauce, crackers, and pizza

Every week your "regular grocery" list gets a little smaller until you're only buying perishables and the items that are at stock up prices that week. You're never surviving on fruit snacks and applesauce because that's what was on sale, you have plenty of things in the stock pile to choose from.
This does mean that the first several weeks you may need to allot an extra $10-$15 a week for those "stock up" items. This won't last long, and you will quickly see your bill diminish when you stop buying non-perishables at full price.

Walgreen Purex Deal beginning 10/6

This deal starts Sunday, print your coupons now to be sure the prints don't run out. I will give you two scenarios depending on whether or not your Walgreens limits you to three (or maybe they only have three left).

Per Walgreens policy you can use coupons even on the "free" item, which makes this a great deal!

Here is the deal

buy 1 at $5.99 get 2 free with card Purex • 2x Laundry Detergent, 24 to 33 loads • Ultra Packs, 18 pk. Valid OCT 6 - OCT 12, 2013

Scenario #1-If you are able to   buy 6 bottles/packs   -Use 3-$1.50 off 2 coupons    from coupons.com     Final Price=$7.48 for 6 or   $1.25 bottle/package  Scenario #2 If you are only   able to buy 3 bottles/packs   -Use 1-$1.50 off 2 coupon     from coupons.com   -Use 1-$.50 off 1 coupon    from coupons.com   Final Price= $3.99 for 3   or $1.33 per bottle/pack 

Target Favorites this week

Buy 2 Advil Film coated 40 ct bottles @ $5.99 each
Use 1-$1 coupon from Target.com
Use 1 $1 Target Mobile coupon
Use 2 $2 coupons from 9/26 Redplum insert
Use 10% off Advil Target Cartwheel (saves $1)
Receive $5 Target giftcard wyb 2

Final price after gift card= $.02 moneymaker

Buy 2 Clear Shampoo or Conditioner 12.7oz @ $5.00 each
Buy 1 Dove Shampoo or Conitioner 25.4 oz @ $5.00 each
Use 2-$2 off Clear shampoo or condition from redplum 9/29 insert
Use 1-$1.50 off Dove shampoo or conditioner from redplum 9/29 insert
Use Target cartwheel 5% off of Dove (saves $.25)
Receive $5 Target giftcard wyb 3

Final Price after gift card= $4.25 for 3

Buy 2 Axe deodorant @ $3.89 each
Use 2-$2 off coupons from 9/29 redplum insert
Use 1-$2/2 coupon from Target.com

Final Price=.89 each wyb 2

Buy 4 Progresso Soups at 4/$5
Use 2-$.50/2 coupons from coupons.com

Final price= $1 can wyb 4

Buy 2 Charmin 12ct mega roll or 24ct double roll @ $13 each
Use 2-$1 off coupons from the 9/29 P&G insert
Receive a $5 Target gift card wyb 2

Final Price after gift card= $19 for 2

Buy 2 Tide 100oz bottles @ $12 each
Use 2-$2 off coupons from the 9/29 P&G insert
Receive a $5 Taget gift card wyb 2

Final price after gift card= $15 for 2

Walgreens beginning 9/29

There are more complete match ups at krazycouponlady.com, but these are some of my favorite deals.
All prices were checked at the Urbandale Walgreens 9/28

Crest 3D White or Pro Health mouth wash $3.99
Use $1.50 Manufacturer coupon from 9/29 P&G insert
get $2 register reward for future purchase
Final Price $.50

Cottonelle 12pk toilet paper $4.49
Use $1 Walgreens coupon available in store
Final price $3.49


Halloween Candy ( Hershey) 2/ $5 (buy 3)
Use $1 off 2 coupon available in store
Use $1.50 coupon from 9/29 Smartsource insert
Final Price 3/$5

Advil Liquigels 20ct 3.99
Use $2 Manufacturer coupon from 9/29 Red Plum insert
Final Price $1.99

Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2/$5
Use $1 store coupon
Use 2 $1 coupons from bettycrocker.com
Final Price- 2/$2

Swiffer products 20% off- prices will vary but here are a couple of examples

Swiffer 360 6pk duster refills 8.99-20%= $7.20
Use $1 coupon from September P&G insert-expires 9/30
Final Price = $6.20

Swiffer Wet Jet 10pk refill pads $7.79-20%= $6.24
Use $1 coupon from September P&G insert-expires 9/30
Final Price=$5.24

Mister Clean Magic Eraser (buy 3)
Regular price $3.49-20%= 2.80
Use buy 2, get 1 free from September P&G-expires 9/30
Final Price=$5.60 for 3

Head and Shoulders 13.5-14.2oz 5.99 (buy 2)
Sale through 10/5 BOGO50% off
Buy 2 for 8.99
Use 2-$2 off from 9/29 P&G insert
Final Price=$4.99 for 2

Dawn Dish Liquid 9oz .99
Use $.25 manufacturer coupon from 9/29 P&G insert OR
Use $.50 manufacturer coupon from 9/29 P&G if hand renewal/power clean varieties are on sale
Final Price =$.50-$.75

Razors and Shaving Cream- Take 1 :)

Target

Buy 2 Edge Shaving Cream $2.44 each
Use 1-BOGO coupon available at coupons.com -$2.44
Use 1-$1 off coupon available at target.com
Use target cartwheel 10% off Edge shave gel -.38

Final Price $1.06 for 2 cans- or $.53 each

**frequently the BOGO coupon will take off the maximum $3.50 value if it is not adjusted by the cashier. If this happens then both cans end up being free.

Buy 2 Schick Hydro Silk razors @ $9.24 each
Use 1-$5 off 2 Target coupon available at target.com
Use 2$-$4 off manufacturer coupon available at smartsource.com
Use Cartwheel for an extra 10% off

 

 

Final Price $4.60 for 2- or $2.30 each




Buy 2- multi pack. of Schick Hydro Silk refills @$14.99 each
Use 1-$5 off 2 Target coupon
Use 2-$6 off manufacturer coupon available at coupons.com
Use cartwheel for an extra 10% off

Final Price $10.48 for 2 packages- or $5.24 each

Walmart

I find with Walmart your mileage may vary. I called a manager and forced them to do an override, if you're uncomfortable with this you may want to stick with Target. Walmart has a larger issue than most stores with coupons not scanning.

 

Buy 1 Schick Silk Effects Plus razor $3.98
Use one $4 manufacturer coupon from smartsource.com

Final Price-free

Buy 1 Schick silk effects 5ct refill $5.27
Use 1-$4 off manufacturer coupon from smartsource.com

Final Price $1.27

Target Candy deal 9/29-Print Now!

Starting 9/29 Target will have Mars 40.9oz bags of candy on sale for $10 with a $5 gift card back if you buy 2. Print now to guarantee you're ready for Halloween. :)

Buy 2 Mars 80pc (40.9oz) bags $10 each
Use two $2.00/1 – Mars Halloween Variety Bag, 34.5 oz or larger, available at Walmart – (coupons.com)
And use one $2.00/2 – M&M’s Variety Mix, 26 to 73.48 oz, limit one coupon or offer per guest, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Receive $5 Target gift card for buying 2 bags

Final price after gift card- $4.50 per bag

Things to Consider Doing

Get a Target Red Card. The percentage saved just about covers tax and the card comes with added bonuses. There is an extended return period and free shipping from the website. Plus they now have a debit option, which means you don't have to keep track of one more payment.

Sign up for Target Cartwheel. You can choose from hundreds of items that have a varying percentage off. While 5% off on your oatmeal may not seem like much, it all adds up. I've saved over $40 in the few months I've been using it. You can even print out the barcode from your computer and just have them scan it at the register, no smartphone required.

Sign up for Target mobile coupons. These can be stacked with manufacturer coupons and cartwheel on the same product (but not other Target coupons). Just text OFFERS to 827438 and they will reply with a link.

Sign up for Shopkick. This easy little app gives you points when you walk in to certain stores and even more when you scan items. It also frequently has discounts buried in the app.

Sign up for Hy-Vee Fuelsaver. You not only save on gas but they have also added e-coupons to this card. Very handy for those last minute stops at the store, especially when you don't have any coupons on you.

Sign up for Ibotta. This app gives money back when you buy certain products. They appear on the app and you can earn anywhere from $.25 to $1.50. Once you hit $5 you can transfer it via paypal to checking or savings.

Use Savingstar. This app links to your Hy-Vee card. You choose the offers that appeal to you and when you actually buy them at Hy-vee and scan your fuel saver card the money is credited to your account. Once you hit $5 you can transfer it via paypal to checking or savings.

I know this is a LOT of programs. Choose the ones that you like and start from there. You
don't have to start with all of them in the beginning.

Target Deals 9/25

Lindt "Hello" bars 3.5 oz $2.79
Use $1 Target Coupon available at Target.com
Use $2 coupon available here

https://www.facebook.com/LindtChocolate?ref=br_tf#!/LindtChocolate/app_444972985610751

Final price = Free

Advil 24 ct. Tablets $3.49 (Buy 2)

Use Target Cartwheel app for 10% off, subtracts $.70

Use 2-$1 coupons available at http://www.advil.com/advil-coupons (choose the "$1 off any" option)

Receive $5 Target gift card for buying 2 Advil products

Final Price= $.70 moneymaker

The gift card offer will be on the shelf tag under the Advil. Be sure you grab one of the bottles that is included in the offer. The $3.49 bottles were included at the Merle Hay Target so I would imagine that's standard.