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Okay all…here it is….for free.  I’ve been able to cut over $2200 out of my monthly expenses from over a year ago when I lost my job.  Learn how to save a minimum of $250-$500 a month with little effort…thats $3000 to $6000 a year! 

You’ll discover how I learn about the free stuff I post on this blog every week..and where to find the online coupons and printable coupons.  You’ll also learn how to combine the grocery store sales with your Sunday grocery coupons, as well….saving a fortune.  You’ll also learn other tips, tricks, and easy ways to save money, both at Walgreens and CVS drugstores.  I get between $200 and $400 worth of freebies every week–(my favorite grocery freebie are the Quaker Granola Bars).  Best of all?  You WON’T change your lifestyle doing it!

HOWEVER, I’ve decided to let YOU be the judge.  I’m going to give away copies to the first 500 people who want it.   Go to The 7 Steps to Savings.  Enter your name and email, and there will be a link on the second page where you can click and download it for FREE.  As you implement these ideas…leave a comment or a pingback to this post.  Definitely let me know what you think! 

Thanks for your support this year.  Have fun, and Shop Sensibly!!  ~CouponCathy~  www.shopsensibly.com

Albertson’s – FREE Marcal Toilet Paper!

Head into Albertson’s for a ton of great deals before this Tuesday, 9/15.  Get your freebie TP, but Albertson’s is also having a Buy 6 Promotion on a few popular items.  If you like your Mexican Food, use your grocery coupons and stock up on Old El Paso Products.  Read down below for this and a Green Giant veggie deal!!!  ~CouponCathy

Marcal Toilet Paper or Marcal Paper Towels – Albertson’s currently has their 4-pack of toilet paper on sale for $1.00 each.  Use the coupon from Week I (Week 35) of the SmartSource Insert for $1.00 to get the entire package for FREE.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:  Albertson’s is limiting you to ONE transaction, regardless of what combo you buy below, so go through the self check-out to do multiple transactions…

Old El Paso:  Taco Shells, Tostada Shells, Enchilada Sauce, Refried Beans,  Black Beans, Mexican Rice,   Weeks I and J…last week and the week before…have a TON of internet coupons for Old El Paso.  Each coupon is for $0.60 off  TWO Old El Paso products.   They were found on coupons.com, boodle.com, smartsource.com, bettycrocker.com, and pillsbury.com.
     Each product is currently on sale for $1.25.  Albertson’s special sale is: Purchase 6 of the above items, and get a $3.00 credit at the register.  This brings each item down to $0.75.  Use 3 of the above $0.60 coupons with the transaction as well, and you will only pay $0.45 for EACH item, bringing your entire total down to $2.70 for all 6 products.

Green Giant Boxed Vegetables – These are on sale for $1.50 each.  When you buy 6, you get a $3.00 credit at the register, bringing each box down to $1.00.  There are 3 internet, printable coupons from Weeks I and J (same as above sources).  Each coupon is for $0.50 off 2 Boxes.  This will save you another $1.50, bringing each box down to $0.75.  Your entire transaction will only be $4.50!

Green Giant Steamers – Again, each box is $1.50.  When you buy 6, you’ll get a $3.00 credit at the register.  There are 4 internet coupons from Weeks I and J, and one coupon from Week K in the SmartSource Insert.  Each coupon is for $0.50 off ONE bag, so after the $3.00 and the other $2.50 in coupons, you’ll pay only $0.50/bag, bringing your total to $3.50 for all 6 bags.  Crazy, isn’t it?

Learn how I save money, and save over $50 every single time I go to the grocery store at www.shopsensibly.com.   Did you know I make money at this too?  Find out how I do it at  www.shoptoearn.net/shopsensibly.   Type at ya again soon… ~ CouponCathy ~

 

Bashas – FREE Lawrys, Barilla Pasta, Nursery Water

There wasn’t too much happening for free the past few weeks..until Basha’s came out with their freebies.  Here’s the skinny on your Basha’s trip….get there before Tuesday to pick up your free stuff! (The grocery weeks start on Wednesdays). 

Lawry’s Seasoning Mix Envelopes – These are currently $0.50 each (2 for $1.00).  Use coupon in Week I (Week 35) of the Red Plum Insert for $0.50.  Basha’s double’s coupons, so it will double to $1.00, making these FREE.
Barilla Pasta, Whole Grain – These are on sale for $1.00.  Use the coupon from Week H (Week 34) of the SmartSource Insert for $0.50.  It will double to $1.00, making this FREE.
Barilla Pasta, Piccolini – These are on sale for $1.00 too, and you can use the coupon right beside the one for Whole Grain above, from the same week, making this box FREE too!
Nursery Water, Gallon Jug – This is found in the baby aisle of Bashas, not near the other gallon water.  They are currently marked down to $0.99, and matched with the $0.50 coupon from Week G (Week 33) of the SmartSource Insert, the coupon doubles, making it FREE.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Shamrock Farms Sour Cream – On sale for $1.39.  Use the coupon from Week G (Week 33) of the SmartSource Insert for a $0.50 coupon.  It will double, and you’ll only pay $0.39 cents!
Eggs – Eggs are only $0.88 cents/dozen.  Great deal any way you slice it. 

My total for this transaction was $1.32..there must have been a bit of tax, but I’m more than willing to walk out of Basha’s with over $10.00 of goods for $1.32!  Want to learn how I use online coupons, grocery coupons and printable coupons and save money like this in EVERY SINGLE GROCERY trip?  Buy my book for only $9.95, and I’ll share all the secrets…at the grocery, online, and on your favorite clothes!  www.shopsensibly.com.  ~CouponCathy

Coupons + Box Top Promotion at Albertsons = under $1.00

Okay…so this is NOT a freebie post, but it’s close!!  All of these deals are under $1.00 in this sale.  I spent $26.80 and saved a whopping $102.00 at Albertsons yesterday.  Anything with a Box Top attached to it is on SUPER, MEGA SALE, at Albertsons.  I’m assuming that Jewel and Albertson’s other chains has this going on as well, but check your store before gearing up.

In last Sunday’s paper, there was an insert by General Mills pushing their Box Top Promotion.  In addition, several schools are having a contest for prizes.  If you have your internet coupons from the last 3-4 weeks, you’ll have over 30 coupons to use in one, single transaction.  Here are locations for internet coupons.  http://www.coupons.com, http://www.smartsource.com, http://www.bettycrocker.com,  http://www.boxtops4education.com,  http://www.clickmycoupon.com,   http://www.pillsbury.com,  and  www.cellfire.com.   In addition, last week, (Week F/Week 32), you’ll find at least one coupon on everything below!!!!.

Hamburger Helper- On sale for $0.79/box.  Smartsource internet coupon in Week E (Week 31) for $1.75 off three boxes.  You pay $0.29/box. 
Chex Mix  All flavors, including the “Select” which is the chocolate coated are on sale for $0.79.  There are about 10 coupons located in Week E (Week 31) spread across the sources above for $0.50.   You pay $0.29/bag.
Suddenly Salad– Also on sale for $0.79 each.  There are 3 internet coupons from Week E (Week 31) for $0.40 each.  You pay $0.39/box.
Betty Crocker Fruit Snack “Shapes”– On sale for $0.79/box.  There are at least 5 internet coupons from the sources above for $0.40 each.  You pay $0.39/box.
Cheerios Snack Mix –On sale for $0.99.  Coupon in Week F (Last week) for $0.50.  You get this for $0.49.
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowls– On sale for $.99 each.  There are at least 10-15 internet coupons over the last 4 weeks for $0.50 each, allowing you to get these for $0.49 each!
Totinos Pizza Rolls-Currently $0.79/box.  There are 4 or 5 coupons from Week E and Week F for either $0.35 off one box, or $0.55 off two boxes.  You can score these for $0.44-$0.52 per box!
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters-On sale for $1.49 per bag.  Again, 5-6 internet coupons over the past 2-3 weeks.  Coupons are for $1.00, bringing each bag down to only $0.49!  These are actually healthy, as well.
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt-4pack-Currently on sale for $1.49.  There are $1.00 internet coupons in Weeks E and F for $1.00 off, making each of these only$0.49 as well.
Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs- These are on sale for $1.49 a box, which alone, is a good deal.  There are internet coupons over the last 5 weeks for $1.00 off two boxes, bringing the price to $0.99 per box!
Trix Cereal-On sale for $1.49 as well.  There are, again, 4-6 internet coupons over the last 5 weeks for $0.55 off one box.  This brings your price down to $0.99 each!

This is a classic Coupon Stacking situation.  Use the coupon with the sale!!   Like I said, I walked out of Albertson’s saving over $100 in one transaction, and had close to 200 Box Tops for my kid’s school.  I can either donate some of the food, or start my winter stock-up!    

Happy Shopping!  ~CouponCathy~ www.shopsensibly.com

Snickers, Mars, Twix, Dove… FREE Chocolate Fridays!

Don’t forget to go get your FREE Chocolate from M&M Mars today!!  The Chocolate Relief Act rocks.

Go to:     https://secure.realchocolate.com/   

Go EVERY Friday to sign up for a coupon for free chocolate!  Coupons will start arriving in the mail, and they are good on any of the following candy bars:  Mars, M&M’s, Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Twix, Milky Way, or Dove.

Quaker Granola Bars for $.99, FREE Colgate & Dannon at Safeway!

I know some of you are sure glad that I’m FINALLY getting to the grocery store posts, right?  Well, here goes this great coupon stacking transaction! 
Safeway (which is also Dominick’s and Von’s to some of you), has placed an insert in this past Sunday paper with Safeway store coupons.  You must buy $20 worth of groceries to get these deals after they scan your card, SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT PRESENT ANY COUPONS TO THE CASHIER UNTIL THEY SUBTOTAL YOUR TRANSACTION.  Once they subtotal, then present the Safeway Insert Coupons…then give them your manufacturer’s coupons–in that order.   Most stores won’t be picky, but play it safe, and play it right, so they help you in the future!!

Colgate MaxWhite or MaxFresh – This is on sale for $0.99 each.  Coupon is in Week D (Week 30) of the RedPlum insert for $0.75.  Safeway doubles coupons up to $1.00, so this is FREE.
Dannon Danimals Crush Cups Yogurt – These are on sale for $0.50 each.  Coupon for $1.00 is located in Week D (Week 30) of the Redplum insert making these FREE–and putting $0.50 toward another product.  I only found the 4-packs in my store, which are on sale for $2.50, however.  Using the $1.00 brings them down to $1.50 for 4, which is still a great deal…but I couldn’t find the 6 oz “individuals” in my Safeway, (which makes it free), so let me know if you find them!!  My friend Shawn says they are out there!
So…to get to your $20, you need a few more deals…

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars – You can get one box of these for $0.99 with the Safeway paper coupon.  If you haven’t already used the coupon in Week Y of the Redplum Insert for $0.75 off 2 boxes, stack this.  They are on sale for $2.50/box.  So $3.50-$0.75=$2.75 for two boxes, which is still a deal.
Kellogg’s Pop Tarts- Use the Safeway Newspaper Coupon to get one box of these for $0.99.  If you followed my other post, you got these for FREE with the Kellogg’s, Keebler & Walgreen’s promo!!
Pillsbury Cookie Dough –  Safeway Newspaper Coupon is for $1.99.  Stack Internet Coupon in Week E (this week) at http://www.coupons.com for $0.55 off, and only pay $1.49.
Skippy Peanut Butter – Use the Safeway Newspaper Coupon for $1.49.
Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta- Use Safeway Newspaper Coupon, which is 4 cans for $3.00.  Stack coupon in Week E of the SmartSource Insert for $0.35 off 3 cans, (which will double to $0.70) bringing this to 4 cans for $2.30, which is $0.57 per can!
Dixie Paper Plates – With Safeway’s Newspaper Coupon, these are $2.99..stack coupon way back from Week S (Week 19) for $0.50…coupon will double up to $1.00, getting these for $1.99.
Mission Tortillas- Use the Safeway Newspaper Coupon for $0.99.  This is a great deal, and manufacturer’s coupons are pretty rare for these!

This should get you to your $20.00 minimum before your coupons….but if not, there are several other Newspaper Coupons to get you there.  Hopefully you enjoyed this coupon stacking this round!  Happy Stacking and Happy Shopping!  ~CouponCathy~ www.shopsensibly.com

FREE Kellogg’s, Keebler, and Walgreens Promotion!!

Okay folks…ready for this? 
Kelloggs and Walgreens are having separate “Kellogg’s” promotions…but when you combine the deals, you get a boat load of Kellogg’s stuff for FREE.  In this past Sunday’s RedPlum Insert, there is a Back To School ad for Kellogg’s and Keebler—along with several coupons on the promo items.  When you purchase 10 Kellogg’s/Keebler Products in one transaction, there is a Mail-In Rebate for $10.00.  Walgreens is also having a sale on these products, and is offering a $5 Register Reward when you purchase $10.00 of these products.  Combining these two promotions can save YOU a ton of money, getting these all for FREE.   Remember, to be eligible for the Mail In Rebate, all products must be in one transaction, so here we go:

Raisin Bran – 2 boxes@$2.50 each.  Use coupon for $1.00 off two boxes in the Insert above.
Keebler Fudge Stripes – 2 packages@$2.00 each. Use coupon for $1.00 off two from the Insert above.
Rice Krispie Treats – 2 boxes@$2.00 each. Use coupon for $1.00 off two boxes from Insert above.
Nutri-Grain Bars – 2 boxes@$2.50 each. Use coupon for $1.00 off two boxes from Insert above.
Pop-Tarts – 2 boxes@$2.00 each. Use coupon for $1.00 two boxes from Insert above.

Here is the math:
Total for all products above is $22.00 + tax
Coupons from above                     -$5.00
Register Reward for cereal         -$2.00
Register Reward for rest              -$5.00
Mail In Rebate                               -$10.00
Your final price for all……..         $0.00+ tax.

Make sure that you follow the directions on the Mail In Rebate, then send it in!  Since you have to purchase all of the items in one transaction, there will be NO better opportunity to find these products this cheap…use your coupons…and the mail in rebate… isn’t coupon stacking fun?

I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!!  ~CouponCathy~  www.shopsensibly.com

 

CouponCathy’s Sizzlin’ Summer Survey Giveaway!

Cathy's Sizzlin' Summer Survey Giveaway!

Hi all, and welcome back!  Since my blog is all about the FREE stuff,  what kind of blogger would I be if I didn’t give away something FREE myself every once in a while?   So…here’s the deal:

The first 25 people who complete our 5 Minute “Online Shopping” survey (by clicking on the picture or the link below) get a FREE copy of my E-Book, called The 7 Steps to Savings, which teaches you how to save money in a time saving, easily organized way.  It’s normally $9.95, so this in itself is a bargain.

On August 18th, One Lucky Winner will be randomly selected from all responses we receive and will win a $100 Dining Certificate from Restaurant.com!!! 

The contest is open to everyone, so refer your friends and colleagues for a chance to win dinner..on me!
 Here is the link:

Cathy’s Survey Link to the Sizzlin’ Summer Survey Giveaway!!

Good luck, and as always….Happy Shopping!  ~CouponCathy
***All surveys must be received by midnight on 8/17/09 to be eligible.  All winners of the EBook will be contacted within ten days of survey receipt via email.  $100 Dining Certificate winner will be contacted via phone and email by 8/31/09.  Winner must must respond within 72 hours, or entry will be void and another entry will be selected.  All entries must provide a valid email address and phone number in the survey to be considered.  Your personal information will never be traded or sold.
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Fry’s – FREE Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler

Okay gang…there weren’t too many promos in this Wednesday’s grocery ads, but FREE Aussie doesn’t come around too often..not even at CVS or Walgreen’s.  Get this before Tuesday night, and try Aussie’s products, if you’ve never used them.  Here’s the deal:

Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styler– Fry’s (which is also Kroger, Ralph’s, Smiths and King Soopers) currently has Aussie for FREE.  Fry’s currently has this on sale for 1.99 when you buy 4 Proctor and Gamble items.  There is a $2.00 coupon on the Fry’s E-Saver (www.pgesaver.com), making this FREE. 

Here’s how ESaver works.  Go to http://www.pgesaver.com.  Create a log in/password.  Link your Fry’s card (and any other cards you have that P&G accepts, such as Safeway, Albertsons, etc.)  When you hear about a “Mix and Match” event, or a “10 Item Mega Event”, or any other sale that involves Proctor and Gamble items, go to this site, and link your needed/wanted P&G items to the store card that currently has the sale.  Don’t load these onto your a card ahead of time, as you can’t “undo” and move them to another card.  (I learned this the hard way). 

Here are some of the other P&G sale items where you can attach an “ESaver” coupon to your card as well, so you can stack your deal and save money at Fry’s before Tuesday!!

Tampax, 20 ct.-Sale price is $1.99.  ESaver Coupon is $0.50.
Puffs Facial Tissue– Sale price is $0.69 each.  ESaver Coupon is for $0.25 off three boxes.
Herbal Essences, Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler– Sale price is $1.99.  ESaver Coupon is for $1.00, making it only $0.99 for one.
Gillette Deodorant– Sale price is $2.49.  ESaver Coupon is for $1.00, making it only $1.49.
Secret Deodorant- Sale price is $2.00.  Coupon is actually in the P&G Sunday insert for $1.00 in Week A (Week 27).

Happy Shopping!…..and find out how I know about the deals before you do!  www.shopsensibly.com.
~CouponCathy

Fry’s – FREE Sunny D Smoothie, Crest Toothpaste, and Oral B Toothbrush

Sorry for the late notice on this one…I was in Canada last week on Holiday, cooling off a bit from the Phoenix heat.  I just got back from Fry’s and got an amazing deal.  They are still having the 10 Item Mega Event….and I was able to get quite  few things for free outside of the event as well.  This 10 Item Mega Event only runs through tomorrow night, (as the new ad kicks in on Wednesday)….so hurry and pick this stuff up!

Sunny D Smoothie Punch – When you buy 10 of the promo items, this is only $0.89.  The coupon is for $0.55–which doubles up to $1.00.  It’s located in Week V (Week 22) of the SmartSource Insert.  There are also two more coupons…both are located in the “All You” Magazine, Weeks T and Z (Weeks 20 and 26 respectively).  Pick up one…or three!
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt– This one is a tricky freebie.  These are on also sale with the 10 Item Mega Event for $1.99.  There is currently a coupon on Clikfire.com for $1.00 when you load it to your Fry’s card.  There is also a coupon in Week B (Week 28) of the SmartSource Insert for $1.00..making this FREE. 
****There are also SEVERAL internet coupons for this item during Week B as well…I believe they came from coupons.com.  You can only use the Clikfire coupon stacked on top of the manufacturer’s coupon once…but paying only $0.99 cents for additional yogurt 4-packs is still a great deal if you have the internet coupons!
Crest Cavity Fighting Toothpaste – These are on sale for $1.00…they are NOT a part of the 10 item mega event.  However, they are still free when you use Coupons from Weeks W and A (Weeks 22 and 27) of the Proctor and Gamble Inserts.  Coup’s are worth $0.75 and $0.50….doubling up to $1.00 making these FREE.
Oral B Indicator Toothbrush – These are on sale for $1.00 as well…they are NOT a part of the 10 Item Mega Event either, but they are still FREE.  Coupon IS for $1.00 is in Week A (Week 27) of the P&G Insert.

If you’re searching for a few cheap extras that will get you to your 10 items, consider these:

Quaker Quakes- The price is only $0.49 when you put them towards your 10 items.  No coupon, but other than free, these are as cheap as they come.  The caramel flavor is absolutely OUTSTANDING, and my second favorite is the Apple/Cinnamon. 
Arrowhead Water – Gallon– The price is only $0.49 as well..no coupon, but for a gallon of Arrowhead Spring Water, this is the cheapest I’ve ever seen it!!
Kraft or Sargento Shredded Cheese –  The 10 item mega price is only $1.39.  Choose from Mozzarella, Chedder or Blends…great deal on these too.

Well..hopefully you can get there tomorrow, 7/29.  Happy Shopping, and don’t forget to take our Sizzlin’ Summer Survey for a chance to win a $100 Restaurant.com Dining Certificate.  Here’s the link:  Cathy’s Survey Link to the Sizzlin’ Summer Survey Giveaway!!

Happy Shopping!  ~CouponCathy