Here are some of the deals (and heads up!) YOU found recently — Thanks! How do you share your own deal?
- Email Rachel.
- Comment on any post where it seems to fit.
- Post on the Facebook Wall.
Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.
Aldi
- Susan on Facebook spotted: “Oh, the Darien Aldi had red velvet cookies and cupcakes for $0.50. Good thing they aren’t gluten free cause my waistline doesn’t need them.
” - She adds: “Aldi in Darien has SimplyNature Organic Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt 32 oz. containers marked down to $0.50 There were 8 on the shelf when I left the store. I bought 6 and am going to freeze in muffin cups then take out and put in freezer bags. Easy addition to when making frozen smoothies. I wouldn’t buy this yogurt normally because of all the added corn starch and rice starch, but for the price I’m in.” And follows up: “Expiration date is 2-09-2013 on the yogurts.”
Amazon
- A recommendation from Outlander: “I HIGHLY recommend this movie, or I should say miniseries. I have it on tape from when it originally came out and we LOOOOVE it! We rewatch it every couple of years and it is always awesome.”
Dollar Tree
- Johnna shares: “Found Speed Stick at a Dollar Tree on the north side of Chicago. Used the 2/3 SS for free deodorant!”
Jewel
- Store closing news From Tina on Facebook: “article says one in Niles and one in Chicago are closing too“
Menards
- A heads up from Don: “RE MENARDS: The Speed Stick coupons excludes the mens which is 2.0 oz, however, the lady Speed Stick is 1.4 oz and worked for me.”
Pier 1
- Charlotte noticed: “Not a reader deal, but more a reader money sink: Pier 1 is opening a store in Bolingbrook, by Target, Kohl’s and Marshall’s. Squeee!”
Pizza Hut
- A warning from lifelongwalk: “A lot of people are reporting their local Pizza Huts have either never heard of the promotion (and say they won’t honor it) or are only honoring it with purchase. Check out all the comments on their FB page!”
Reader requests
- Steph asked: “Are the Jewel Diapers any good? Do they leak? I have that issue with my boys!”
- Ginny responds: “I really liked them. I have girls though, so may not be the same for you. Good luck!”
- Becky’s opinion: “I was the one who saw the diapers on clearance at the Woodstock Jewel and I think their diapers are great. I have boys and girls and they work well for both. At night, I always put my son in one size bigger and he’s fine. At $.06-$.08/diaper it’s such a great deal!”
- Charlotte is wondering about Zaycon: “I know this has been asked before: but has anyone tried their ham + sausage package?”
Target
- Tips from Don: “RE TARGET CLEARANCE SHOPPING – EVERY Target shopper NEEDS to know this: If the price ends in 8, it will be marked down again. If it ends in a 4, it’s the lowest it will be. Target’s mark down schedule. – MONDAY: Kids’ Clothing, Stationery (office supplies, gift wrap), Electronics. TUESDAY: Women’s Clothing and Domestics. WEDNESDAY: Men’s Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty. THURSDAY: Lingerie, Shoes, Housewares. FRIDAY: cosmetics. I have not actually verified this although I have heard this from several sources…hth”
- Some finds from Kim: “I was at my target yesterday (in Chicago land) and they had a 75% off section in the baby department. I saw the following: Graco stroller and snugride system – $45 down from $175. Graco lite stroller system, $15 down from $59. I bought the baby jogger micro jogging stroller for $50.04 down from $199.99. I would have bought the other things I saw too as we are planning to have a 3rd and our other stuff is pretty worn down from the first two, but it was all PINK and I would want neutral colors… The jogging stroller was black and gray, so I went with that for now. They also had several cribs, but I don’t remember the pricing, but they were 75% off too. What I thought was wierd was that it was all 75% off, not 70% (the sign said 70%). I thought target did away with 75%??”
- Tracie says: “Lemont had baby stuff 50% Sunday. chicco car seat, a few strollers, video monitors, sleeper.”
- Mindy posts on Facebook: “wheaton target had gingerbread k cups for 50% off (approx $5) and mott’s applesauce 6 pack for 30% off (plus my .55 coupon) on the clearance endcap.”
Walmart
- Cassandra shares: “I was at Walmart in northlake 1 week ago they had some stroller swings on clearance. All were in the garden center they usually put the clearance stuff there. Hth.”
- Alicia found: “At a Wal-mart in Milwaukee I found the Duncan Hines flavor creations frosting on clearance for about $1.50 and the flavor packets clearanced for about $0.50. They did have some other clearance in a kind of random holiday-ish aisle in the grocery section, but none of those prices were any good.”
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Meier had huge master reset clearance today!! Everything health and beauty you could think of. They had fusion profiled razors for $5 and when you spend $25 you get the instant savings. Also you can use the bogo shave prep mc and free shave prep target coupon. They had Venus razors too. They had Pantene for $1.13 and you can use $3/2 coupon. They have nutrinail gel polish on clearance for $2.74 and they all have $2/1 coupons inside. They have revlon, clairol, natural instincts, garnier, loreal, feria, and all the foam colors on clearance for $1-$5 depending on shade. They have coupons ranging in value from $1/1-$5/2 plus you can use target coupons. Also all loreal hair dyes get you an instant savings of $1 a box. They have Olay prox revitalift and loreal youth code on clearance for various prices under $20. If you spend $25 on youth code or revitalift you get $10 instant savings. There are $3/1 coupons for youth code and prox and a target coupon for $3/1 youth code. The suave body wash and deodorant is both on markdown for $1 and when you spend $15 before coupons you get $5 instant savings and it is triggering on the full price of the items. They also have kiss nail dresses and nails on clearance for $2-$3 and have tear pads for $1/1. Some revlon nail tools are on clearance for under a dollar and there’s a $1/1 coupon. Revlon nail polish duos are on clearance for $2.24 and there is coupon for $1/1 and a target coupon for $2/1. They have various foundations on clearance for $4 and there are $2/1 target and $2/1 manufacturer coupons. Nicole by Opi is on clearance for $2.37. There is much cover girl on clearance for $1.99 and there are $3/2 coupons.
Looking for Womans Snow Pants
Meijer
$1 peelie on Keebler Garlic Club crackers currently on sale thru Wed 2/$5 $1.00/ print coupon available. Used on Cracker Barrel 2/$5 – $2 above = 2/$3.00 on cracker barrel
Select Nature Made Vitamins and Fish Oil 50% off (2/3 E-ad) plus BOGO.
From the Krazy Coupon Lady
http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2013/01/13/target-clearance-schedule-how-to-read-the-clearance-tags/
Target Marks Down Products Weekly. All Target inventory goes through a markdown phase that is in set increments: 15%, 30%, 50%, 70% and so on, up to 90%.
Target’s “Unofficial” Markdown Schedule. Know the unofficial markdown schedule in order to take advantage of the best deals and know exactly when to look for them:
■Monday: Baby items, children’s clothing, electronics, and office supplies/gift wrap/stationery
■Tuesday: Home décor, women’s clothing, and domestic items
■Wednesday: Food, health and beauty items, men’s clothing, toys, and garden items
■Thursday: Lingerie, housewares, sporting goods, shoes, and luggage
■Friday: Cosmetics, jewelry, hardware, automotive, and home improvement
The “Every Two Weeks” Markdown Schedule. Target typically further reduces unsold clearance merchandise every two weeks once the markdowns have begun, but this can vary based on region, amount of unsold inventory, and manager discretion. If you are watching an item and see that it has been marked down 30% or 50%, come back in another two weeks to see if it has been marked down further.
How to Read Target Clearance Tags
■15%: When an item goes on clearance at Target, the first markdown is usually 15%. You can tell exactly how much the item has been marked down by looking at the upper right hand corner of the red clearance tag. If you see the number 15, it is marked down 15%. The original price of the product will always be listed on the left-hand side next to the word “was,” and the new price of the item on clearance will be located on the right, next to the word “now.” The last digit of the item will mainly end in the numbers 6 or 8. Example: $7.48.
■30%, 50%, 70% and 90%: If you look closely at the red clearance tag, you might notice the higher clearance numbers 30, 50, 70 or even a giddy 90! These numbers correspond to the percentage off that product is now being sold for. The original price of the product will always be listed on the left-hand side next to the word “was,” and the new price of the item on clearance will be located on the right, next to the word “now.” E.g.: $3.88.
■Price Tags Ending With $0.06 or $0.08: If the price of the item on clearance ends in $0.06 or $0.08, the item will be marked down again during the next markdown cycle as long as there is inventory in the store. The item typically will remain at the next percentage off for two weeks before progressing to the next level.
■Price Tags Ending With $0.04: If the last number in the price of the item ends in $0.04, the item has been marked for final clearance, and this is the lowest price that Target will sell the item.
■Random Price Tag Endings: Often, Target price tags end with $0.00, $0.01, $0.05, $0.07, etc. I spoke with some store managers and was told these endings are arbitrary and simply indicate an item is on clearance with no specific meaning, and the item will continue on its clearance cycle.
■Sectioned Clearances: Seasonal merchandise such as holiday, back-to-school, and summer items are examples of these clearance products. Many of these are holiday branded and will be reduced at a much faster rate than the typical two-week increment because Target needs the space for new inventory. Often the products begin at 50% off, then are reduced to 70% off, and continue on up to 90% off within two weeks. Also, items may not be individually marked; the entire section will be at one discount rate.
■Gift Card Bonus Price Endings: This has nothing to do with clearance items, but since we are talking about price tag endings, anything that ends with $0.49, $0.79, and $0.99 indicate a Target Gift Card promotion is in effect. The Gift Card offer details will be listed at the very top in red, and the amount of the gift card will be listed on the card or offer.
Solid info to help make sense of their clearance schedule….. TY
if someone isnt using there lean cuisine codes(inside of boxes) I could use them..thanks so much
the baby basics diapers are the same as the walgreens brand just different packaging. i’d compare them to luvs. I don’t use generic or luvs overnight-I save the Huggies for nighttime.
At Dominicks, Kleenex facial tissue (50-184ct) are on sale for 99c, plus there is a JFU Doms coupon for 50c off 50ct Cool Touch Kleenex. Some Cool Touch also have 40c peelie MQs attached. If you buy 2 your OOP after sale price, JFU coupon & MQs is 18c for 2!
The target in geneva had several stroller/car seat combos on sale for $50. I was planning to get one for my brother but don’t know gender.
Just an FYi the jewel in aurora at 31 and Indian trail is closing Feb 15th.
Check your magic machine coupons for a $.50 moneymaker on Crest toothpaste at CVS this week: The magic machine printed a $2/2 toothpaste or mouthwash coupon for me yesterday. I used it to buy two of the crest toothpastes that are on sale this week for 2/$5. With this coupon and 2 $.75/1 coupons from the 1/27 PG, I paid $1.50 and got back $2 in ecb making this a $.50 moneymaker.
I went to CVS last night (Schaumburg location), they had Colgate max fresh (regular size tube 5.6oz) on clearance for .99 & Crest complete multi -benefit (regular size tube 6.0oz)on clearance for .94 cents. I did have a coupon .50 off the colgate which was nice, but still think it was a great deal for toothpaste!
I made it my new years resolution to find ways to give more to Charity this year. My husband was out of work for 4 months last year and we did get assistance from a few local charities and I wanted to “give back” but at the same time, money is tight while we get “back on our feet” financial from his time off.
Your blog has really helped me be able to give some generous donations within my means–yesterday, I dropped off 5 reams of Staples paper (Free between rebates and various staples coupons) at the local animals shelter and 8 pairs of Menards Free After Mail in Rebate Levi’s womens jeans at the local food/clothing pantry.
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Does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to get the Polish donuts?
If you need eyeglasses, here’s a deal from coastal.com: use code FIRSTPAIRFREE and pay only shipping and tax! I don’t know if they allow codes to stack, and I forgot to try it, but there’s also FREESHIP13. My son just got glasses, and I decided to be proactive and get him an extra pair. They were about $11 with this deal from Coastal!!! They haven’t arrived yet, so I don’t know how great they are, but well worth the chance!
Much better than the $300 from our local optical shop (or the replacement cost if they break: replacement insurance for $25 + 20% replacement cost = $85 to get a new pair). Also, the glasses from Coastal are due to arrive within a week; the ones from our optometrist down the street took almost 3 weeks!!! And it was a very simple, basic prescription, too.
They do not let you stack codes — I’ve posted this before but it’s been a while so thanks for the reminder!
The Dollar Tree in Montgomery has the correct Speed Stick deoderant from the 2/3 paper. The coupon says it’s for Speed Stick Power not regular Speed Stick. They have a whole bin of it!