Reader deals 5/23/13

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May 23 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Coupons

  • A PSA from Kevin: “There will not be any coupon inserts this weekend. P&G has decided to put out their coupon insert on June 2nd instead.”

Dominick’s

  • Sara noticed: “The $1 off 2 Pillsbury coupon from last week would work on the Grands biscuits, right?” Yep, makes them $.49 after the JFU price and coupon.
  • A deal from John: “Dominicks has Tombstone pizza for $2.50, and it includes double top pizza. Here’s a $1 off coupon for double top pizza (it’s listed when you print it). So $1.50 after coupon, a good deal for Tombstone.”

Jewel

  • Kerri shares: “NWI always has different beer prices… Always higher!!!!”
  • Darlene adds: “IN has some strange laws about coupons and liquor… not sure what they are exactly, just that coupons and liquor or beer/wine ‘don’t mix’ LOL.. All those ‘wine tag deals’ years ago, we had to do in IL. Also, no retail liquor sales on Sundays, still….”
  • John found: “Spooners cereal is $1.50, and there’s a 75 cent coupon available“
  • Some things to look for from Ashley: “Jewel in Schaumburg and the one in Streamwood (I don’t know about the others) are matching Tony’s price on the diet Pepsi (kinda) at 4 for $9 limit 8. Food4Less has tearpads of $1/1 12-pack diet Pepsi coupons (I am sure other stores do too!) So buy 8 for $18 and buy $2 in other products, like the Lawrys on the $10 for 10 sale with $1/2 coupons attached. Before handing over any manufacturer coupons, you can use the CVS coupon for $4/$20. This brings your total down to $16. Jewel takes these as per their policy. Then hand over one Lawry’s coupon, $15. Then hand over 8 $1/1 diet Pepsi 12-pack coupon making it $7 for $8 12-packs and 2 Lawrys. BUT THEN!!! Get a $2 catalina that says thank you from diet Pepsi. It rolls!!” Jewel does accept competitor $/$$, but their own $/$$ are after coupons now so YMMV on them being accepted before coupons.

Meijer

  • Nikki reports: “If you are near a Meijer, they have grillers for $5.99 this week.”
  • And Sabrina elaborates: “Meijer has the Johnsonville Grillers on sale for $5.99. So $3.99 for the grillers after $2 newspapwr coupon plus free brats with printable coupon.”

Menards

  • A reminder from letsshop: “Menard’s don’t forget calendar’s we got !Spend $50 get $5 off coupon (O:”

Reader requests

  • Sandy S asks: “Has anyone found the Coke and/or Pepsi coupons in a circular other than Pete’s? Any in the north suburbs?”
  • Becky responds: “I found the coke/pepsi coupons in the Super Low Foods ad (Wood Dale area)”
  • Laurie is wondering: “I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on where to get a birthday cake from. We used to go to Weber’s but too much cake for the little ones. We have tried Target but they have changed. I live in the Naperville area.”

Target

  • Natalie0920 comments: “For everyone who shops at the St. Charles Target, I have a request from Brian, their store manager. Please fill out the new surveys that you get on your receipts! It only takes a few minutes and it really helps out the store. They are a GREAT store and very coupon friendly, but their ratings are suffering due to the heavy construction on the surrounding streets. Plus, they do drawings and you could win some $$$! Thanks in advance!”
  • A warning fro Jo: “I got two of these [kids' Brita bottles] at Target and am returning them today. They leak terribly between the cap and the bottle when you squeeze them because the flexible plastic of the bottle pulls away from the hard plastic lid even though it is screwed on.”

Ultra Foods

  • Becky says: “Centrella ads have a coupon for $3 off coke when you buy 4 12packs. $5.88 for 4 12packs is a great stock up price!!”
  • A heads up from letsshop that only some stores got the $.48 eggs coupon. Also, those coupons are only in the mailed ads, not the ads in-store. My store is often excluded too. But sometimes it has deals the other don’t, so always check your ad to avoid disappointment and for the occasional surprise deal!
  • Matt sends over: “If you have that $2 off Nature Made fish oil expired printable you can use it on the $2.50 fish oil at Ultra to make for $.50 a bottle.”

Walgreens

  • From feelgood: “Check your emails from Walgreens. I was offered 2,000 Balance Rewards points for spending $10 on May 22nd or 23rd, limit one time. Others have reported getting emails offering 50 points per dollar spent, 100 points per dollar spent, or even 200 points per dollar spent, limit one time.”
  • Kitty emails: “Interestingly, the Walgreens $5 Splenda RR expires in mid-August!”

Walmart

  • Comparing to this week at Jewel, VB says: “Charcoal deal is better at walmart. You have to look for the special value pack 2×15 lb has a red sticker on the bag and wrapped in blue shrink wrap. On sale for $6.98 for 30lbs and you can use the kc cpn. The shelves were not tagged and they were under a sign that read 14.98 so scan the bags if you find them.” Kingsford Charcoal 12.5 lbs or larger, with purchase get a FREE 18 oz KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce in the 3/3 SS (exp. 5/26!).

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Reader deals 5/22/13

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May 22 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Activities

  • Sara shares: “Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) is offering $5 off admission through June 13 (May 24-27 excluded). Download a voucher on their website, looks like you need a voucher for each person.”

Caputo’s

  • Don comments: “The WHOLE Portabello mushrooms look great and on 5lb box they will give you an extra 10% off making them $1.80/lb wyb 5+ pounds …. Also, look in the deli for tearpads 3$ off wyb 1 pound Butterball Deli meat, 2 Avocados from Mexico and any Flatout Flatbread item.” The coupon was also in the May AY and the 5/19 SS (Sun-Times, not Tribune).

Cermak Fresh Market

  • Kate on Facebook offers: “Deals of the Week Week of 5/22/13-5/28/13 (Based on Naperville ad. Visit www.cermakfresh.com for ads in other locations. Top Deals:
    • Creamette Pasta: $.79
    • Lay’s Potato Chips: $1.99
    • Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce: 4/$5
    • Sweet Corn: 4/$.99
    • Seedless Watermelon: $.29/lb (this is always yummy from here!)
    • Sweet Cherries (Red): $1.49/lb !!
    • Chicken Drumsticks: $.59/lb
    • Homemade Italian Sausage: $.99/lb
    • Eckrich Hard Salami: $2.99/lb
    • Johnsonville Brats (19.76 oz): $2.99″

Coastal

  • Carolyn’s free glasses experience: “I couldn’t agree more. I think I paid $16 for the shipping, but the frames/lenses were completely free! My husband couldn’t believe this deal. He can finally see clearly. Ordered his glasses on a Saturday afternoon and received them that Weds!”

Costco

  • For those considering the Zulily deal, Katie 007 says: “I agree. I love the Costco dog food. After a lot of research, we found it is an unbeatable quality for the price!”
  • Matt’s tips: “I go to Costco for the pharmacy, which does not require a membership. Other than Target and Walmart’s $4 list, they have the cheapest cash prices for most generics. Costco will also let you use their food court for free. You just go in the out door and pay cash at the food court. I recommend the hand dipped ice cream bars. It’s probably the size of about 2.5 dove bars and you can get it with nuts.”

Coupons, etc.

  • Patricia sends over: “Saw an ad in my People magazine that if you purchase $25 of P&G products from a participating retailer in one transaction you can receive one adult movie ticket or purchase $30 in one transaction and you can receive one adult and one children’s movie ticket to Monsters University. The stores are somewhat limited but just in case there ends up being a deal at one of them here is the link“
  • Mary discovered: “They must be doing this Oscar Mayer deal at many stores besides Jewel. I went to our little no name grocery store her in our little town today & got this same Catalina printed out.”

CVS

  • Krystle says: “Check your emails, received a $2 off Sally Hansen Cosmetics from CVS today! Makes the deal even more of a MM, if you haven’t hit the limit yet.”

Disney

  • A tip from pt: “Make the meal plan work for you… we had a lot of snacks/food leftover when we went with our kids a couple years ago. Not sure if this has changed, but the meal plan didn’t differentiate from a kid’s bfast and an adult bfast…and bfast came with 2 drinks, We bought the refillable commuter mugs at our hotel and refilled as needed at the hotel-for breakfast, we filled our mugs with coffee, and took our drinks as waters to go (to the park!). I don’t know how old your kids are…but our kids were very happy picking an autograph book as their souvenir on the first night, and we made getting pictures/autographs with the characters a higher priority. I also bought them sweatshirts from the disney store for a great price and gave them to them in Florida. HTH!”
  • From kristin: “Just got back from disney. Got a super great deal on priceline. Didn’t do a meal plan. I have a 4 year old picky eater. We ordered groceries from garden grocer and they delivered to my hotel. I didn’t rent a car didn’t need it. Used all disney transport. As a side note we did an orlando hot air balloon ride for 200 bucks. Kids under like 7 or 8 are free and older kids are half price. For 200 bucks we both rode. An hour in the air plus a breakfast buffet and champaign toast. I highly recommend thompson aire if you are in orlando!! The parks were EMPTY. We had a great time. Except epcot (YAWN). So boring esp for kids. The refillable “mugs” are 16 bucks and are super small compared to what they used to be. I don’t drink pop so it wasn’t worth it.” And she adds: “Oh yeah and the hot air balloon ride is what my 4 year old keeps telling everyone was her favorite ride at disney!! Buy trinkets and gifts before you go and bring them out when you are there. We had an autograph book given to us and used that. I spent 120 dollars total in the parks. That includes a winnie the pooh lunch and a tea party with alice in wonderland. We spent like 20 bucks on toys in the park. I don’t have a beggy kid though so it was pretty easy”
  • Kari O. comments: “The prebuying souvenirs sounds great. If you’re not too far, the Gurnee Mills Disney store has super cheap Disney World and Land stuff.”
  • ShananO says: “A fun thing to do is pin trading. Pins at the world can cost 10-12 a pin. You can buy a Lot of pins on Ebay for around .50 cents a pin. I am not sure of the age of your kids but I love pin trading and a greaat way to remember trips.”
  • Matt recalls: “After one of Jill Cataldo’s library talks someone asked her about Disney tips and she said to get your kids up really early to go, so that you don’t have to wait in line to go on the rides.”
  • Cindy’s suggestions: “Use some of your snack credits for small meals. As far as I know you can use a snack credit at the places that accept them for anything under $4. So you can have a muffin and a cup of coffee, or I think we were even able to get a breakfast sandwich at a place or two. Only eat 2 big meals a day, with your snack credits you should be OK. We had a ton of snack credits left last time and ended up brining home rice krispie treats and bottles of water for the ride home. Look up Couponing to Disney. SHe has a ton of ideas on there to save while there. There is a Walmart really close by too. We always stock up on water, snacks, and they have a nice gift selection there too. You can bring a small soft sided cooler in the parks, but nothing with straws into Animal Kingdom. There are Disney outlets not far from there either that have a lot of stuff really marked down. We use our MyPOINTs rewards to get Rainforest café gift cards which can be used at Trex café, either rainforest café, and at Yak and Yeti in Animal Kingdom (that is our favorite place to eat, I dream about their ribs..lol) Also along with that there is a Landrys rewards card you can sign up for. Its $25 (I think) to join but you get it right back in a credit. If you have anyone who is having a birthday near the time you are going sign up in their name and you will get a $25 reward to use. You also get a % off in the chops at rainforest café and also seating priority too. We racked up enough points for $75 off our bill. Plus earned $75 through my points. Also check out mousesavers.com she has a list of coupons for places to eat near Disney and in downtown Disney. Best tip for Disney to me is get there early, go back to the hotel and rest and go back in the afternoon/evening. I have done the GO!GO!GO! trips there many times and have learned that the GO!rest!GO! plan works out much better. You will never see everything so don’t try!! Have a great trip, that’s our favorite place to vacation, wish we were headed back sooner than next year” And she adds: “Our kids love EPCOT, but then again they are geography buffs. They have fun doing the kidcot stations and I made each of the kids a reporter book where they asked people from the countries questions about their homeland and then they put it together in a book. The cast members were all very excited to be interviewed. We had them sign their names to the kids autograph book and took pictures with them. The kids love Soarin’ and test track. I love tasting the food (best time to go there is during the food and wine fest in Sept-oct or Nov) I also can’t leave there without having a GrandMarnier slush in France.”
  • LauraL’s advice: “If you are driving or can check bags for free, just pack a box with snacks and drinks. You can buy those Horizon organic milk packs that don’t need to be refrigerated until opened. With those cups of cereal and you can have breakfast everyday in your room. Put the drinks in bag and then place in a cheap cooler in the box. Also before you go, call the front desk and ask about microwaves or refrigerators. Sometimes they will put one in your room for free.”
  • From VB: “Learn how to use the fast passes. The first time we went we didn’t know they were free. When we learned how to use them on the last day we were able to get on so many more rides. We used them the second trip and it was really helpfull since we had 3 kids under age 6 and as we all know have absolutely no patience. Also there are disney apps that tell you the wait times for the rides so we used that as well while we waited for our fast pass time. Also we would save the most popular rides for last. The Haunted mansion was an hour and a half long at one point but 20 minutes before park closing it was only 10 minutes. There is so much to do and see so saving time anyway you can is the name of the game. If you are doing any character meals we did cinderellas royal table and Askershus. Both had great food but we liked askershus more. The princesses had the kids get up and parade around the also had a buffett for appetizers but they had items like salmon and chicken sides etc. My brother filled up on the buffet and since we had late reservations he was able to have them box it up and eat it later at our rental. He had 2 meals out of it! Lol. Make sure to make reservations far in advance. Look up couponingtodisney.com Mousesavers.com Chipandco.com They have great info including entrances that are not well know to avoid the crowds stuff like that. There is so much to learn and I am trying to get more info for our next trip in Sept 2014 too so everyones info is great.” Also: “Mousesavers.com also has a list of food that is served at the table service restaraunts at higher rates but the same dish without some of the garnishes can be found at thebquick service stands at a lower price! This was great info since IT wanted to sample the food but wanted to spend the least amount as possible.”
  • Aileen’s experience: “My daughter loves the pin trading and it is fun, however EXPENSIVE if you buy at the parks. I purchased bulk trading pins on Ebay and let her use those for getting cast members to trade with her.”
  • A report from linda: “We just returned from our first Disney trip with the kids. I’m ready to go back tomorrow! I froze yogurts and used them as “ice packs” in a soft cooler to keep cheese sticks and even boiled eggs fresh. We flew and when we arrived at our resort, all of the food was still very cold! I packed instant oatmeal and powdered milk and fruit cups. We ate breakfast in our room each morning. I also packed fruit snacks and granola bars for times when the lines were long. (Although, we went on one of the lowest crowd weeks and had hardly any lines) Our children are 8, 6, and 4. We got to the parks 30 min before rope drop each day, napped and/or swam in the afternoon and stayed out until park closing every night. So Fun!!! Be Our Guest restaurant and Story Time with Belle were our favorite “new things”. People start lining up for B. O. G. restaurant at 10am (lunch opens at 1030). CAN’T WAIT TO GO AGAIN! Have Fun!”

Dominick’s

  • John shares: “Dominicks deal through Wednesday, buy 4 7-up/Sunkist/A&W soda 2 liters for $1.78 total. That’s because the Sunday ad had a buy 2 get 2 free deal, and if you add the deal match with Jewel, the 2 liters are 88 cents when you buy 4.”

Jewel

  • For Thursday’s sale, letsshop noticed that Johnsonville Grillers are on sale for $8.99 with free brats when you buy the Grillers. With the $2.00/1 in the 5/19, that’s $6.99 for both.
  • A find from Sabine: “Hi. Not sure where to put this but if anyone is looking for the allergy booklet. The store in Niles on dempster has some that we found.”
  • A heads up from Lee for non-IL folks: “Thanks for your response . I just looked online and it seems like the jewel mailer for nw indiana has different prices for the beer and does not have the promo for the chips or hotdogs … Guess I’m going to have to make my way to Illinois !”

Mariano’s

  • BethP’s experience: “I just got back from Marianos and a manager had to come over and make this coupon work and double (I’ve actually had problems with Gardein coupons matching up to the item before come to think of it) – but they handled it no problem. Just be prepared!”
  • And SoapboxTray reports: “I used it today and bought the exact product on the coupon and it scanned without an issue. We love these “chicken-like” tenders anyway so I was happy they had lots in stock! :-) I have had an issue in the past with the coupon just as Beth stated buying another product from the family.”
  • She also had a few other finds: “Just checked a few prices at Mariano’s. The Lean Cuisine salad creations are included in the sale of $1.99 each, so use your $1. from 3/10SS today or next Wednesday and get them FREE! One more thing I noticed because I like them! Food Should Taste Good chips (yum) are on sale for $2.50 a bag, there is a 75¢ off Q on Coupons.com to make them $1.75 or $1. a bag on DD!”

Menards

  • Don shares: “Menards : Just back from there and – the water for $1.79 is 12 pk of 10 oz bottles, I passed. Also, check your Menards for $3 off 3# shrubs (all) and $10 off 10# shrubs (all) Plainfield has a nice selection and I got a nice Lilac shrub for $7.88. In addition, they had a nice selection of the long handle tools for $2.99 after rebate….. ENJOY!!!”

Microsoft

  • For those who got the $10 credit yesterday, an idea from Matt: “This could make for a cheap flash drive. They don’t have too much under $20 with free shipping and all.”

Target

  • Julie on Facebook says: “n the target purina deal there is also a 5 off 20 nestle target coupon that can be added” She adds: “”it also works with the tidy cat too” The coupon was a printable, but it seems to be gone.
  • Ideas for the cheap Hormel party trays from Suzann: “About a month ago I had to run down to Kroger on Sunday pm and they had these without cheese but hard Italian salami instead clearanced for $2.49– the Keebler 2 cracker stack was worth $2.49–everything else was free—think pizza and add ins to omelets and scrambled eggs.” She also says: “Another note put the packages of meat in a freezer bag and toss in the freezer for later use. This stuff freezes very well.”
  • From Michelle: “Found on clearance today, Swiffer sweeper 16 count febreze scent refill with Mr. Clean magic eraser $2.50. Swiffer dusters kit with Mr. Clean magic eraser $2.50. Use the P&G coupon buy a starter kit get refill free. :) Coupon doesn’t state must buy refill for the starter kit purchased.”

Ultra Foods

  • Allison points out: “There is a $1/2 Hershey’s syrups in the 5-12 Smart Source.”
  • A deal from Theresa: “The Pete’s Fresh Market insert has manufacturer’s Qs for both Coke and Pepsi 12-packs. $2 off four Pepsi product 12-packs, and $3 off Coke product 12-packs. Both expire 5/29. So that puts Pepsi products at $1.72 per 12-pack (or 14.3 cents per can) and Coke at $1.47 per 12-pack (or 12.25 cents per can).”
  • Matt says: “Nice to see you can get 8 12 packs instead of 4 with a $10 purchase. Also the $10 purchase is a one-time qualifier for all offers. So if you bought different brands you could get 6 offers (2 each from Coke, Pepsi and 7UP). Definitely stock up prices if you’re not buying all diet. Diet pop is fresh for a shorter period of time.”
  • Matt also comments: “The Nature Made deal was similar to the one last year when they had the $2 coupon to go with it that made the fish oil $.50 a bottle. Even at $2.50 with no coupons a year’s supply of fish oil is $30 plus tax.”

Zinio

  • Donna K. suggests: “Check your library. Mine (Gail Borden Library, Elgin IL) offers Zinio and more than 80 titles free.”

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Reader deals 5/21/13

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May 21 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Costco

  • For those considering the Zulily deal, Maria shares her experience: “I like to buy bottled water, Rotisserie chicken, dog food, batteries and drug store items. The prescription drugs have prices that are hard to beat. Not everything is a deal but the quality of the products is excellent and there warranty is the best. After researching dog food quality, I found the Kirkland brand to be rated A+++ and the price was so low. The also have monthly coupons that make there prices even better. The gas prices are also usually the lowest in the area too. I just bought a gallon of milk for 1.89. 40 lb. bag of dog food was 23.99.”
  • Christina M comments: “My husband gets this same coupon-book-with-membership through his employer and it’s also an entertainment.com membership perk. The coupons are great; especially if they still have the free 2lb Kirkland’s coffee coupon. You can try to use it on a renewal membership; I have had success doing so though I’m sure it depends on the store and employee.”
  • And Kristen says: “I buy almost all my beef and pork products, you cant beat the quality. Prices are reasonable”
  • From Outlander: “I loooove Costco. You can also go inside to look around without the membership, just can’t buy anything. Just ask them at the entrance to go inside and see if you like it and want to buy the membership. Or maybe go in with a friend and see what you think.”

Coupons, etc.

Eyeglasses

  • MelanieM says: “I also prefer Zenni. Have purchased 4 pair of glasses/sunglasses in the past and they are great!”

Gluten-free products

Reader requests

  • Jacci on Facebook asked: “Walmart is listed as having free El Monterey Burritos w/coupon but the Walmart’s I’ve been to don’t sell this brand in individual servings. Any suggestions on which stores do?”
  • Michelle on Facebook responded: “Its not by the burritos. Its by the individual items in the freezer. I thought the same thing until a friend told me where to look. Voila! Found them:) Kmart had the XL El Monterey burritos for a buck too.” So they’ll be free with the coupons in the 1/27 SS or 3/3 RP.

Jewel

  • From mike l.: “Buy 4 tombstone pizzas at jewel and get a cat for free tombstone garlic dipping bites pizza up to 7.01 only good until wed 5/22.” He adds: “Equals 5 tombstone pizzas for 10″

Disney

  • A request from seachicago: “Any bargain tips for a family taking a trip to DisneyWorld?!! We’re staying in a hotel on site, and got a dining package thrown in already; but we’ll still wind up covering a few meals out of pocket, I think. Suggestions regarding *anything* (food, fun, souvenirs, etc.) would be welcome!”
  • Shandelle suggests: “See if you can get any local groupons to cover food/fun/non-Disney stuff? My friend and I actually did this when we went on a two week multi country European vacation last summer and it worked out very well. Good luck!”
  • An idea from michelle: “Sounds kind of silly, but I looked up grocery stores near our hotel, went through the add, clipped coupons and shopped for microwaveable foods and fresh fruits and veges. Also bought a case of water. You will easily pay $5 for one bottle of water!”

Target

  • Marjie noticed: “I found chewable Jr Strength Advil is on sale for $4.99 (24 count). If you buy two you get a five dollar target giftcard! I used 2($1)coupons from the paper yesterday. So $3 or $1.50 each after giftcard, much easier than Walgreens points deal!”
  • On the Banana Boat deal, LauraL says: “For anyone with printer problems, I saw $2.00 on one hang tags at Walgreens. Also, another $3.00/2 prints (mnf coupon) when you do the first transaction. The bonus packs, the ones with the attached trial sizes, are more expensive and do not produce the gift card.”
  • And Pam C. adds: “Check your Ibotta too! I have $.75 for Banana Boat kid’s sunscreen”
  • Cari on Facebook shares: “Just did a pretty nice Purina Dog food deal at Target. The buy 2 bags get a $5 GC promo has been running for a few weeks. With the $5 off 2 Target coupon that came out last Sunday I thought I would check it out….yup still working. Buy 2 Purina Dog Chow $10.99 each ( I think they are 16.5 lb bags) Total=$21.98; use $5/2 Target Q 5/19 RP, 2- $1/1 Purina Dog Chow from 3/17 RP; pay $14.98 and get a $5 GC. $9.98 for 2 bags of dog food….not bad”

Walmart

White Castle

  • From feelgood, for new signups for their email club: “4 FREE Sliders“

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Reader deals 5/20/13

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May 20 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

CVS

  • Theresa reports: “The max on the Sally Hansen deal is six.” Note that only one $5 ECB will print per transaction, though.

Daily deals

  • On the fleece-lined footless tights, JulieT comments: “I bought these and they are not meant for tall women – 5’8. They’re short and when I tried to pull them up, they tore at the seams. I’m pretty thin and they were pretty snug.”

Endorse

  • Shandelle’s experience: “I almost always have to submit an appeal to Endorse for receipts where I bought more than just what I was submitting to them. I just make it as clear as possible for them and usually they give me what I determine is correct. :) ” I feel like I have to appeal each time too, but with the opposite result, lol.

Jewel

  • Lean says: “Went to jewel today to get the duncan cake mix and brownies and to my surprise, not only was there peelies on the red velvet boxes for .35 off but there was also lots of devil’s food cake mixes with peelies for a free frosting flavor packet! Look out for those! They are really good for mixing into cool whip if your not a frosting person. :) ”

Target

  • A heads up from patti: “The flip flops are on sale 2 for $4.00 or $2.50 each.  The coupon is limit one per customer, so they end up costing $.50.”

Walgreens

  • Theresa tried the Splenda deal: “Ran this twice at Wags this morning – once with three Splenda and once with three Nectresse. Worked fine with the Splenda, but no Cat on the Nectresse. Also, the small boxes of Fig Newtons were marked on the shelf at $1.99, but rang up at $0.99, so free after IP.”
  • Beth’s experience: “I just bought the Nectress and it didn’t work on that. Wondering if it should have? Steve F. did you buy the Yellow box or the Nectress?” He had commented: “Tried the Splenda deal this morning and DID NOT get the $5.00 National Cat. down in FL.”
  • And a report from letsshop: “Just did 3 boxes and it worked fine  Used the P&G $5 RR from last week’s  Crest and got another in its place .Love that
    By the way did the 100 box Splenda and also shopped in south suburbs of Chicago (O:”

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Reader deals 5/19/13

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May 19 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Coupons, etc.

  • Found by feelgood: “$1.50/1 Nestle Nesquik AND $1.00/2 Edy’s MQ’s“
  • A Catalina from Kevin: “5/20 – 6/16 | Kotex Natural Balance Liners, Pads or Tampons (excludes 14-22 liners) Buy (2) = $2.00 OYNO Buy (3) = $2.50 OYNO confirmed Albertson/Jewel, Kroger Hopefully it will be posted on Coupon Network soon for others participating.”

CVS

  • Tracey shares: “I went for the Excedrin deal and a $3/10 pain reliever printed at the coupon machine. Also, a $2 off two Crest or Oral B toothpaste, mouthwash, toothbrush printed with my receipt which could be used for the crest deal.”
  • And Joy says: “I just did the Clear deal and my BOGO coupons scanned at full price instead of sale – ymmv, but certainly sweetens the deal! $3.02 for my four before tax.”
  • An idea from Julie: “YMMV, but the Clear deal can be free or a money maker depending on how your local store interprets the coupons. Because of the way the coupons stack up, you may be able to buy 1 men’s scalp therapy, 1 women’s scalp therapy and 1 women’s conditioner instead of buying 4 products. Use 1 BOGO womens conditioner when you buy the shampoo to get the conditioner free, then use 1 BOGO womens clear when you buy a mens shampoo to get the womens shampoo free. My first BOGO automatically scanned @ $5.99 and the second one beeped, so the cashier manually entered it in at $5.00. So I was at $4.01 after coupons with $5 ECB back. My CVS didn’t have the scalp therapy balm, so no luck on Ibotta.”
  • She adds: “Also, it appears that the limit on the clear deal is more than 1. My receipt indicated $15 towards the deal and $15 needed for the next deal.” I think the limit is six, but only $5 ECB will print per transaction and amounts greater than $15 won’t track toward the next deal.
  • A deal sandra noticed: “in the 5/19 ss if you spend $50 of fekkai products and receive a $20 prepaid visa card via mail rebate” The deal at CVS is $10 ECB when you spend $30.
  • Lynn comments: “If you need Pledge (like I did!), for the spend $12, get $4 ECB, check your women’s magazines from a month or so ago. There were little coupon inserts with a $2/2 and $1/1 any Pledge. Works out to $1 each if you have enough q’s. Some Scrubbing Bubbles q’s in the same inserts.”

Jewel

  • Theresa reports: “Today at Jewel I received the Oscar Mayer lunchmeat Cat that Kevin reported here. Jewel wasn’t included in his list of stores. Items must be 6 oz. or larger.”

Kmart

  • For the $.30/gallon discount when you spend $50, Matt says: “The one thing about Speedway is that the gas does tend to be cheaper than Shell.”

Meijer

  • Kevin found: “Farmer’s Garden pickles – Kosher spears on clearance $2.10 or $0.10 after #2/1 printable. Naperville; half case left at $2.10, other types $3.50″

Reader requests

  • Diane asks: “Do you guys like the Clear shampoo or are you using it as a donation item? I tried it and it made my hair all dried out and frizzy.”
  • Francesca likes it: “I love the clear shampoo. I use only On my scalp and use regular shampoo on the rest of my hair to prevent it from getting frizzy. I’ve always had dry and itchy scalp this is the best shampoo for it”
  • Sarah asks: “speaking of canvas art…does anyone have any recommendations for a site or place that does real high quality ones? I’m not so concerned for price (although I dont want to pay hundreds). I would like to get one of our wedding pics done for our one year anniversary next month. TIA”

Restaurants

Walmart

  • Kevin shares: “Walmart Suave Naturals body wash 12oz. 2/$3 Q buy 2 naturals get Suave Lotion Free 5/19 rp x6/2/13 Max up to $3.00 0.50/1 Suave deodorant from the 5/19 RP”
  • From liz: “2 things..thanks mashup mom I just went and picked up my cooler from walmart…$21 including tax..pretty good…second..they have the farmers valascic pickles on a price drop to 2.93 and I used the $3/1 coupon for those who got a high value one for free pickles.”

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Reader deals 5/18/13

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May 18 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Carson’s

  • From michelle: “Carsons has the Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga, LMFAO , and that Gangham style song singing toothbrushes on sale for $10. Free with $10q. Heehee!”

Dominick’s

  • Allison reports: “Checked the price of the Vlasic Farmer’s Garden and they are $4.99 a jar. Works out to be $1.49 a jar for 2 with the bogo sale and $2/1 coupon.”

Kroger

  • Julie B says: “On the Jacks coupon – I think it’s Kroger that has it on sale this week 6/$10! $1.67 ea – .75 = $.92 pizza! :-) ” Unfortunately, we got $1.00/3. But you could trade with people from other areas who got $.75/1.
  • Jane adds: “yes but the Kroger Jacks pizza sale ends Sunday! Could get rain checks if they run out?”

Ultra Foods

  • Melinda on Facebook says: “Ultra in Lombard has Wet Ones for $.99. These are the 40 count packs. I know they are on my son’s school supply list and I haven’t seen them that cheap ever.”

Walgreens

  • Julie B comments: “Wasn’t there $2 off Nectresse last weekend? That would make it only $.99. I don’t know if its included in the Catalina…” Yup, 5/12 RP.

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Reader deals 5/17/13

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May 17 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Amazon

  • An endorsement for the Circulon skillets from kim: “I paid this for $39 and the quality is great!!!”

Bed Bath & Beyond

  • An alternate source for Brita bottles from Carolyn: “Just last night at the Bed Bath & Beyond in Downers Grove, in their big clearance section in the back of the store, they have the kids brita water bottles on clearance for $4.99 so just $1.99 after the $3 off coupon. There were probably 12 or so left after I bought 2. I was there about a month ago and they were on clearance then too so no one is buying them! Don’t forget to use a 20% store coupon for an even better deal. By the way, the kids ones are either blue with sporty stuff on them or pink with butterflies:) Hand over the store coupon first for the best deal. Okay, I’m done!”

Catalinas

  • Kevin shares: “Oscar Mayer Cold Cuts (5/20/13 – 6/16/13) Buy 3 participating products, get $2.00 OYNO Buy 4 participating products, get $3.00 OYNO Buy 5 or more participating products; get $4 OYNO Albertsons, Bashas, Food City, Safeway and Walgreens”

Cermak Fresh Market

  • From Kevin: “Cermak Naperville has ground pork for .99lb. Has anyone tried to use the $1.00 on any ground pork Manufacture coupon exp 10/31/13? Free is better than 6.99/32 oz Johnsonville Grillers.” I think he means the printable from the Dominick’s promotion?

Dominick’s

  • Jeff says: “Make sure you extend the price thru the weekend $2.00 off the Johnsonville grilles 3.00 a box with coupon” There is supposed to be a $2.00/1 coupon coming in this weekend’s SS.
  • Bobbi on Facebook asks: “Have you had any issues with the Dominicks website? I can’t seem to move things from My Card to My List so I can print out a copy of my coupons. Wondering if I’m alone with this?” I think some people were having problems yesterday. I couldn’t get it to open (admittedly, I didn’t try very hard). But I used both the iPhone and Android apps and they both worked fine.
  • Sara points out: “There’s a $1 off any 2 Hormel chili coupon in the latest issue All You (June, I think. It just came in the mail yesterday.)”
  • Lynn cautions: “Sorry to be the nutrition police, but wanted to share that I noticed each “burger” in these “grillers” has 39 grams of fat! Might not be the best way to kick off your summer grilling if you hope to visit the beach or pool too :-) .” LOL!

Loyalty programs

  • Found on Hip2Save by letsshop, get a $5 McDonald’s gift card for 150 points.

Mariano’s

  • Of the coupons we are supposed to get this weekend, SoapboxTray says: “The Activia and Pillsbury will be great at Mariano’s for Double Daze! I am sure more but those are the 2 I spotted”

Meijer

  • A heads up from Deanna: “The almond milk and rice milk do not appear to be on sale anymore. I checked with Christy and she said for some reason the signs had been pulled. Poo. Would have been a great price.”

Target

  • A report from denolivid: “found the Brita bottles at Lake Zurich store…neon greenwith geo shapes and pink with butterflies.”
  • From yvette: “there is a deal on Q-tips, buy 4, get $5 Target gift card. The smaller count packages are $2.50, so buy 4, pay $10, get $5 back =$1.25ea I was just at the Glendale Hts. Target and they had plenty of the smaller count left…” There is also supposed to be a coupon coming in the RP, for those who will get their papers tomorrow and hit the store. Although I am sure they will be limit two per transaction…and just $.25/1.

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Reader deals 5/15/13

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May 15 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Cermak Fresh Market

  • Kate posts on Facebook: “Cermak Fresh Market Deals Week of 5/15/13-5/21/13. These deals are taken from the Naperville ad. For the ads for other locations, visit www.cermakfresh.com . Cermak now accepts Manufacturer Coupons. Top Deals:
    • Riceland Extra Long Grain Rice 5 Lb bag: $1.99
    • Racconto Pasta (Spaghetti or Penne) 16 oz: 2/$1.00
    • Dutch Farm Cream Cheese 8 oz block: $.79
    • Gov’t Inspected Ground Pork: $.99/lb
    • Fuji Apples: 2 lbs for $.99!
    • Iceburg Lettuce: 2 heads for $.99
    • Indian Eggplant: 2 lbs for $.99
    • California Navel Oranges: 2 lbs for $.99!
    • Broccoli: 2 lbs for $.99
    • Red Seedless Grapes: $.99/lb

If I see anything else in store, I will comment! :) ”

Coupons

  • Outlander reports: “I found at Jewel recently tear pads for $1/1 lb Krakus ham.” It is on sale at Butera now and goes cheap all over the place regularly.
  • Sara says: “Check your email today for a coupon for “Save $1.00 off any 2 Birds Eye SteamFresh items.”

CVS

  • Ideas from Shandelle: “If anyone needs deal ideas for the 20% off shopping pass at CVS, I scanned my card at the coupon machine tonight and received $2 off any 2 Crest toothpaste, mouthwash or toothbrush (no size restriction) and $1 off any Colgate Total toothpaste (no size restriction). I went to the travel section and purchased two of the Crest 3D White travel pastes for $1.49 each and one of the Colgate Total pastes for $1.27. All were regular price and included in the 20% off AND met the store coupon requirements. I also still had two of the $2 off U by Kotex CVS store coupons, since the liners kept being sold out… $1.57 regular price, so eligible for 20% off which made them so darn cheap I bought 4 since I was getting $4 in store coupon credit. I think I only paid a little over a $1 for all four.”

Dominick’s

  • A report from feelgood on the Hallmark cards: “I bought three of the $1.49 cards, and also added eight of the Herdez salsa. Used the $2.00/3 Hallmark coupon and four $1.00/2 Herdez coupons. Paid exactly $2.00 including tax, and got the $5.00 store catalina. $3.00 MM ;-) ”

Jewel

Mariano’s

  • SoapboxTray shares: “DiGiorno Pizzaria Pizzas, I bought 2, wasn’t sure if this was generating the cat, been out of the loop of couponing for a bit… it did, but only got $1. I am not sure if that is what it was supposed to be, but anyway… Bought 2: $5.89 each minus 2-$2. off IP on Coupons.com and -$1. cat=3.39 each. I know not the best deal but I was experimenting. Runs through the 19th, maybe they will be on sale tomorrow I will report back!
    Double Daze little deals. Dole Squish’ems Apple Sauce 4pk: $2.79/79¢ after DD $1.off Q from 4/21SS Ken’s Dressing $2.59/59¢ after DD $1. off Q from 5/5SS Taco Seasoning Ortega Packets buy 2 at 75¢ each/25¢ each after DD 50¢ off 2 Q from 4/21SS”

Menards

Peapod

  • Cari spotted: “I did a quick scan of your deals so maybe I missed it, but if you are a pasta sauce snob like me- Prego is $1.66 use the $0.75/2 from the 3/3 SS after being doubled you pay $0.91 each.” I missed that one, but it is added now. Thanks!

Schnucks

  • Kate says: “Schnucks– SUPER TRIPLE COUPONS are back!! They will triple coupons with a value all the way up to .75! That means .75 is worth 2.25…there are amazing deals this time.” Check out the top deals here.

Target

  • A tip from Nikki on the Kashi Berry Fruitful: “On the Kashi Berry Fruitful at Target- I never found this in the regular aisles – it was always up front, in a ‘special’ section of various food deals.”
  • Shandelle says: “For the Target deal, if you sign up for the free 30 day trial of the premium Coupons.com Savings Club (will charge $3 to your card per month after the first free month), the Fruttare coupon becomes $1.25. The new Coupons.com premium service promises to provide higher value coupons for people who live in areas where they do not double AKA Chicago!”

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Reader deals 5/14/13

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May 14 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

Best Buy

  • An endorsement from Cindy H. on the deal of the day: “Funny you just posted about the coffee maker.  Mine died unexpectedly the other Sunday morning…I was so upset!  My husband ran out to Kohls after church to pick up that exact same one (which he got a great deal on with a 20% off coupon and a typical Kohls sale).  It’s a decent inexpensive coffee maker!”

Buckets

  • An idea from lisa: “you can find cheap buckets at DEALS. its basically a dollar store with everything!”
  • Tina says: “I saw Firehouse Subs in Naperville sells their 5 gallon buckets from pickles. I don’t remember the price for sure, but I thought it was $1. Not sure if you are in that area, if you are you could give them a call.”
  • Jill adds: “The firehouse subs on Milwaukee and golf sell them too”
  • A similar idea from cindy: “You can usually get the five gallon buckets from Donut shops or at your kids school. I work at a school and asked if I could get some and they did. Doesn’t hurt to ask at the school.”
  • Another pickle bucket source, from mary T: “Many years ago I used to work at McDonald’s. They had large green buckets that they used to get their pickles in. We were always giving them away. I would ask your local fast food place that sell things with pickle slices on them…I bet they have pickle buckets that they would give away. Worth checking out :) ”

CVS

  • Another Starbucks report, this time from Candice: “I talked to someone at CVS and they said they haven’t been told it is a misprint and that the store should be honoring the price.  They said call the 800 number while at the store if you have to.”

Hanna Andersson

  • Robin suggests: “If you go directly to Hanna Anderson website you have a better choice and I think the prices are cheaper.”

Target

  • A heads up from Sara on the Kashi Berry Fruitful: “The last time I checked, they didn’t have this variety at the Wilson Yard Target.”

Walgreens

  • Amanda posts on Facebook: “While looking for the Met RX protein bar promotion that another reader had mentioned, I found one that was on clearance. It was marked $1.79 was included in the buy one get one half off promotion, and also gave me the 2,000 points! The product was: Met-Rx Protein Plus Protein Bar Creamy Cookie Crisp and the item number was 78656031922.”
  • And melissa found them too: “in regards to the met-rx at walgreens, my store had some that were on clearance for 1.79, and still rang up bogo1/2off. $2.68 for both minus 2 off 2 made them 1.32 mon ey makers.”

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Reader deals 5/13/13

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May 13 2013

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

Big favor: If you mention other sites, online coupons, etc, please include the link. Disclaimer: All of the deals below come straight from readers.

CVS

  • A better experience with the Starbucks misprint from naededo: “I pointed out the ad and my store adjusted total. Bought 4 boxes for $7.99 each and she took off (2) $7.99. Great deal. Got four boxes for $10.00 (minus the $1.50 coupons).”

Jewel

  • From jan pritts: “Hey…just noticed…we got a 1.00/2 mq in todays SS for Garland Jack bbq sauce. Makes for 50 cent sauce.”

Kmart

  • A testimonial from Julie: “Wow, hubby and I bought this same set back in college (many moons ago) and just got rid of it in a garage sale last year. It was put together very well for anyone interested.”

Menards

Reader requests

  • Katharine asks on Facebook: “anyone know where to get cheap 5 gallon buckets? It seems I’ve seen them for about $1 but can’t find any now. Thanks.”

Target

Walgreens

  • A deal from Kris: “Walgreens has MET-RX Bars BOGO 50% off. If you find them 2 for $5.00 thats $3.75. The 4/7 RP has $2/2 coupon so $1.75 and get 2000 BR so 0.25 MM.”

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