Here are some of the deals (and heads up!) YOU found recently — Thanks! How do you share your own deal?

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Ace Hardware

• Don says:  “I see on Ace Hardware site they are selling a Topsy Turvey Tomato Planter for $2 in store pick up…limited amount”

Amazon

• On the Q-tips, Koupon Kat noticed:  “I don’t know if it was there yesterday, but I just checked the price because I was considering ordering and there was a $1 coupon you could clip for this, making it $9.99 if you don’t subscribe.”
• Outlander spotted:  “Hotel Transylvania DVD is only $10 on Amazon.“

Apps

• Tina shares:  “I actually did end up finding an Android app that had what I was looking for. It’s called Smoopa. Totally free! Smoopa is an user-dependent price database app that allows us to scan the barcode of anything and enter the price paid. I’ve entered a few things for Meijer on Weber in Bolingbrook.”

Coupons

• Tami noticed:  “I just got my mail and on the back inside cover of the new ads sleeve (did that make sense?) is a coupon for BOGO on Fresh Accents from Renuzit.  Buy the refill and get a holder free.”
• Charlotte on Facebook found:  “$1.50 off Wholly Guacamole“

Dollar General

• Amy shares her deal:  “Used the 50% coupon as follows: 5 large Stacking Baskets, Plunger, Mr. Clean broom and dust pan, Spiderman bedroom garbage can, Princess bedroom garbage can, Wine Corkscrew, Peeler, 4 Pillows, 18 pk washclothes, 2 Heavy Duty Shower Lines, 2 Outsoor Mats. All 50% off – $41.75 plus tax”

Foodsaver

• MamaHan has one and is wondering:  “I have the red one and just started using it last week after picking up some clearance meat from Dominicks. The zipper bags are hideously expensive, so does anyone have ideas on how to get them cheaper? I was happy that I was able to use some stockpiled Ziploc vacuum seal bags with the handheld FoodSaveer and they worked pretty well. I don’t see these go on sale, but I think these are cheaper with the Ziploc coupons from the inserts instead of buying 8+ FS boxes to get a 30% discount. Have any of you been able to find a decent price on the bags? Thanks in advance for your help and ideas on this!”
• Su’s experience:  “I used to have the Reynolds vac and bags and I LOVED THEM. Then I couldn’t get the bags at the store anymore. Then I saw they were being carried ONLY on HSN. I stockpiled a bunch. by the time I ran out, HSN stopped carrying them and suddenly they were Debbie Meyer Genius bags. Ok..same bags, ordered them. My last order they changed whatever the bags are made from. They are VERY difficult to open. Plus, they have always been really expensvie comparatively because you just can’t reuse them if you freeze meat in them. As you defrost, the juice gets into the gusset and that’s it. They never come clean to my satisfaction so into the trash they go. Granted, I still liked vacuum sealing, it’s just this was no longer going to be a good option. Over the holiday I bit the bullet and bought a full on FoodSaver system. I finally used it this weekend when I had 7 pheasant breasts to bag up after a hunting trip. Honestly, the unit is very easy to use and takes up little counter space. Now I haven’t used the marinating container yet. I’ve heard mixed reviews about it (too much pressure eventually causing the lid to crack). We will have to wait and see on that front.”

Household tips

• Kristy’s idea:  “And if you bought Christmas kisses on clearance in January, just pull out the green ones and save them for next month. (Or eat the evidence of your frugality, whatever.)”
• Outlander suggests:  “For the centerpiece I have used for Christmas a clear vase with cranberries inside the water and then clip some evergreen branches from the back yard and put in. But you can also use with other flowers and no need for a second vase. Red cranberries and red roses would look pretty for Valentines day. Cranberries last in the water for weeks. Maybe you still have a bag or two in the freezer since Thanksgiving.”
• Suzann recommends:  “If you want seeds that are hard to find go to Baker’s Creek Seeds– they are online. Plus they throw in a freebie. I have used them for about 7 years.”

Jewel

• Finds from Michelle on Facebook:  “My Jewel had the Bic pens and mechanical pencils on clearance for .25 each, Crayola crayons for .10, compass for .25, folders for .25, notebooks for .10, and Disney folders for .25 plus a lot more. If you still have those $1/2 Bic coupons, they expire 2/16.”
• From LauraL:  “A little update on the Jewel N. Aurora closing. I went there at 3pm today and most stuff was 50% off. They were taking coupons and catalinas were printing. Pretty picked over except for the following: -Expensive brand coffees (though I heard the manager talking they were going to send those to another store soon). -Plenty of cream cheese/fondue cheese -Condiments,sauces, pickles, olives, salad dressings, jellies -fair amount of upscale pet food -canned soup – some canned veggies and fruit -microwavable rice In general higher end items were left.”
• Eden updates those thinking of doing the freezer deal:  “*EASY COUPON DEAL* JEWEL FREEZER DEAL is STILL ON @ Chesterton Jewel Osco. 60 freezers in stock as of 2/11/12. Buy 1 small cube chest freezer for 169.99 get 1 coupon book worth 170.00 in mostly free product coupons. Freezer comes with 1 year warranty. I have had one for 6 years and I LOVE mine. It makes a great overflow or garage freezer for when deals come up. Not gonna lie, say I sent you and I get an incentive from my manager. ”

Kohl’s

• A reminder sent over by Linda:  “CUPID30 Feb 13-20 at Kohls”

Kroger

• On a use for the $1.25/1 Peanut Butter Toast Crunch, Julie B says:  “These are 1.99 at Kroger right now!”

Meijer

• A deal from boce:  “LYSOL AT WALGREENS. CHEAPER AT MEIJER. Meijer St. Charles has the three-pack of the oxy toilet bowl cleaner on clearance for $2.97. I’m guessing they would take the $2 off 2 Walgreens coupon. So, pay $3.94 for two, three packs = $.65/bottle. Just a thought. I didn’t realize the coupons existed and bought some the other day cuz I was desperate. Working really kills couponing.”
• Another option for using the $1.25/1 Peanut Butter Toast Crunch, cindy noticed:  “Also $1.99 at Meijer.”
• Kim spotted:  “Meijer in St Charles has a lot of juice on clearance. Some expire in February and most in march I got orange juice for $1.49 and mango twist for $1.04″

Menards

• One from feelgood:  “This might be an unadvertised Menards item, NO LIMIT. Here’s what the product looks like. It’s a steamer basket, frying basket, pasta basket, and a bowl for the counter. It folds flat for storage, so it’s easy to just throw in a drawer.”
• One sent over by letsshop:  “I found a small Menards coupon book ,thats was mailed to me last month ,it has b1g1 Fisher peanuts and I found  a  1/13 SS has $1/2  makes for cheap peanuts about 75cents a jar (O: Went write through no beeps .”

Rebates

• Amanda on Facebook says, of the Snapple rebate:  “I never received mine so I emailed them and the replied with a number to call and low and behold a new one arrived last week!”
• Anne wonders:  “Did anyone else have trouble with Starbucks fulfilling the recent rebate? They filled one no problem, but my second submission, they rejected and didn’t notify me and now won’t give me a reason why!?! I’ve done these in the past with no problem and am sure I followed the rules on both submissions.”

Target

• From Sue B.:  “Just came from Target and thought I would pass this on. I bought the Lloyds twin pack mini tubs of pulled pork – they sell for $2.69 was able to use the $1.00 off Target Q and the $1.00 off coupons.com Q – paid .69 plus tax. Not a bad deal.”
• And Susan on Facebook found:  “At Target, Dunkin Donuts Strawberry Shortcake bagged ground coffee is $3.74; rings up at regular price but cashiers will adjust it down. Plenty left at the Woodridge Target on 63rd Street.”

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