How Do I Coupon ?Learn How to Save 50% or More Using Coupons!

Hello! Just a reminder that the deals listed are for the Tucson area, however, they are often close or identical to offers throughout Arizona including Phoenix and the White Mountains. Decent deals this week on milk and butter, canned veggies, and organic produce :)

Bar-S Meat Bologna 12oz or Franks 16 oz., $1.00.  Printable $1/2 Here. Final Price: .50!

Kelloggs Cereal, 12.2-14 oz., Requires in-ad store coupon. Must buy 4. Limit 1 coupon per customer per transaction.
Use Kelloggs Cereals, any flavor 10 oz. or larger $1/3 (3-31-10) RP-2/7  OR
Kelloggs, Frosted Flakes or Frosted Mini Wheats, any two $1.50/2 (active) Group C-12/15 Print it twice! Final Price: $1.00 – $2.00.

** There is also a Catalina (See my previous post about Catalinas ) at Albertsons that coincides with the above offer making for some very inexpensive cereal! :

Kelloggs cereals 2/10-3/10
Buy 3 get $1
buy 4 get $3
Buy 5 or more get $4 OYNSO
List Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Corn Pops, Cocoa Krispies, or Honey Smacks 10 oz or larger

Buy 4 Kelloggs Cereal = $12.00
Use: In-ad store coupon $5/4 = 7.00
AND $1/3 manufacturer coupon = 6.00
get $3.00 OYNSO Catalina = $3.00 for 4 boxes!

Also: There were $1/2 blinkies at Frys. Use two of those and it would be $2 for 4 boxes!

Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides, 4-6.4 oz., $1.00. Use Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes, any .50/2 Expires (2-28-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: $ .75!

Skippy Peanut Butter, 15-16.3 oz., $1.00 ea. Use Skippy Peanut Butter Products, any 15 oz. or larger .60/1 Expires (2-28-10) RP-1/31.  Final Price: $ .40 each!!!

Albertsons Gallon Milk $1.88 each. Limit 2!

8 oz. Butter $1.00!

Sour Cream 16 oz. $1.00!

12 ct. Grade AA Eggs $1.00!

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.67/lb.!

Produce:

Broccoli Crowns, Navel Oranges, Red or Gold Apples : $1/1lb.!

Avocados, Iceberg Lettuce, Cauliflower : $1 each!

Bashas’ Milk, 64 oz., $.99 each! Limit 2!

Food Club Butter, 1 lb., $1.99!

Iceberg Lettuce,2/$1.oo! Limit 4!

5 lb. bag Russet Potatoes, .79 each! Limit 2!

Haas Avocados, .99 each!

Crest Toothpaste 6.4 oz., $1.88. Use Crest Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger or liquid gel .75/1 Expires (2-28-10) PG-1/17 AND (3-31-10) PG-2/7
Crest Premium Toothpaste 4.0 or larger (excludes Cavity, Baking Soda and Tartar) $1/1 (3-31-10) PG-2/21. Final Price: .88 each!

Hefty Bowls, Plates or Platters 16 to 60 ct., $1.69 each. use Hefty Plates or Cups any .50/1 (3-31-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: .69 each!

Hunts Snack Pack Pudding or Gels 4 pk., .88 each! Use Hunts Snack Pack Pudding or Gel, any .30/2 Expires (2-28-10) SS-1/10. Final Price: .69 each!

Knorr Side, any $1.00. Use Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes, any .50/2 Expires (2-28-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: .50 each!

Mars Candy 1.08 to 2.17 oz., .50 each. Use Snickers Bars .50/2 (3-31-10) RP-2/21. Final Price: 2/FREE!!!

Progresso Vegetable Classic Soups 19 oz., .99 each. Use Progresso Soups any .50/2 (4-17-10) SS-2/21 AND Expires (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3 OR (3-13-10) SS-1/17 OR (4-3-10) GeneralMills-2/7.  Final Price: .49 each!

SoBe Life Water 20 oz., $1.00 each. Use Sobe Lifewater, any 20 oz B1G1 Free (active) This Link-02/17 Print it twice! Final Price: .50 each!!

Fry’s Canned Vegetables, 11-15.25 oz., 2/$1.00!!!

Fry’s Canned Tomatoes or Beans, selected varieties 14.5 – 15 oz., 2/$1.00!!!

Fry’s 1 lb. butter, $2.00!!

Fry’s Gallon Milk, $2.19 each!

Kroger Sour cream, cottage cheese, or dip, 16 oz., $1.00 each!!

Rice A Roni, Pasta Roni, 3.8 – 7.2 oz., $1.00 each. Use Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni, any $1/3 (4-30-10) RP-1/3. Final Price: .66 each!!

Blistex Lip Balm, 1ct., $1.00 Use Blistex Lip Care Product, any .35/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/17. Final Price: .30 each!!

Carefree Liners, 22ct.,$1.00. Use Carefree products, any 28 ct. or larger or any Carefree Ultra Protection products $1/2 (3-31-10) RP-1/3.  Final Price: .50 each!!

Colgate Toothpaste, 4.2oz., $1.67 ea. Use Colgate Max White, Max Fresh,Total, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger .75/1 (3-13-10) SS-2/21. Final Price: .67 each!!

Listerine PocketPaks, 24ct., $1.00 each. Use Listerine Antiseptic, any 500 (16.91oz) mL or larger or any Plax Rinse, or any Efferdent 78 ct. or larger, or any Listerine PocketPaks 24 ct. or larger or any Listerine PocketMist .50/1 (5-31-10) SS-6/14 and (1-31-11) RP-1/3. Final Price: FREE!!!

Reach Dental Floss or Advanced Design Toothbrush, 1ct., $1.00 each. Use Reach Dental Floss OR any Reach Access Flosser $1/1 (6-30-10) RP-10/18 and (1-31-11) RP-1/3 and (5-31-10) SS-6/14. Final Price: FREE!!!

Rosarita Refried Beans, 15-16oz., $1.00 each. Use Rosarita Beans, any .50/3 (3-14-10) SS-1/24.  Final Price: .66 each!

Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza, 9.73-10.42oz., $1.00. Use Tony’s Single Serve Product, any including Tony’s Crispy Crust or Pouches Twin Pack DND .50/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/13.  Final Price: .50 each!

White Wave Silk Soy Milk, asstd. varieties, 64 oz., $2.99 each. Use Silk Light Soymilk, any half gallon .55/1 (2-28-10) SS-1/17 OR
Silk Soymilk or Silk Pure Almond Almond Milk Half Gallon $1/1 (5-31-10) SS-2/21 OR
Silk Soymilk, any half gallon .55/1 (2-28-10) SS-1/17. Final Price: $1.99 each!!

Kettle Chips, Asstd varieties, 5 oz., 3/$5.00!

Clif or Clif Mojo Bars,  asstd. varieties 1.59 – 2.4 oz., $1.00 each! 

Rancher’s Reserve Beef 7-Bone Chuck Pot Roast, Bone-In, $1.47/lb.!

Yellow, Orange, Or Red Bell Peppers, .88 each!

Large Hot House Tomatoes, $.99/lb.!

Arm and Hammer Toothpaste 6 oz., $1.49 each. Use Arm and Hammer Toothpaste, any 4 oz or larger $1/1 (active) This Link-12/22 Print it twice! Final Price: .49 each!!

Knorr Lipton Rice or Pasta Sides 4 to 5.7 oz., .88each. Must buy 4 to receive discount. Use Knorr Rice and Pasta Side Dishes, any .50/2 Expires (2-28-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: .38 each!!

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers 6.6 to 8 oz., $1.75 each. Use Pepperidge Farm Gold Fish crackers, Original, Pretzel, Parmesan or Flavor Blasted Xplosive Pizza, any 6.6 oz to 8 oz bag .75/1 (active) This Link-02/04 Print it twice! Final Price: .75 each!

Prego Heart Smart Italian Pasta Sauce 23.5 to 24 oz . Limit 4. $1.25 each. With In-Ad Safeway Coupon and Additional $10 Purchase.Use Prego Heart Smart Italian Sauces, any .50/2 (4-30-10) SS-2/7. Final Price: .75 each!

This Weekend Only:

5 lb. Bag Texas Ruby Grapefruit, .99 each! Limit 2.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25 oz., 2/$1.00!

Doritos, 11.5 – 13 oz., $1.79 each!

Sprouts:

Produce:

Roma Tomatoes, .67/lb.!

Lg Navel Oranges, .19/lb.!

Red Bell Peppers, .67 each!

Organic Produce:

Organic Braeburn Apples, .67/lb.!!!

Organic Roma Tomatoes, Cameo Apples, Jewel or Garnet Yams, 1lb/$1.00!!

Organic Avocados, Red or Green Leaf Lettuce, $1.00 each!!!

Meat:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.97/lb.!

Dairy:

Shamrock Organic Milk 1 gallon: $3.00!!! (Great price!!)

Colby Jack, Monterrey Jack & Mild Cheddar, Bulk cut, $2.49/lb.!!

Groceries:

Barbara’s Puffins Cereal, asstd. varieties, $2.99 each!

Annie’s Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese, 2/$3.00!

Sunflower:

Meat:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.77/lb.!

Produce:

Asparagus, .97/lb.!

Eggplant, Iceberg, Romaine, Squash .88 each!

Asstd. Apple varieties, .88/lb.!

Baby Peeled carrots, 1 lb., .87 each!

Groceries:

Annie’s Homegrown Organic Macaroni & Cheese, 6 oz., 4/$5.00!!!

Please let me know if I have missed something

Happy Shopping!

When trying to maximize savings at the grocery store, one of the best way to do this is to take advantage of Catalina deals. What is a Catalina? A Catalina is a term used for the machines at the registers that provide printed coupons and promotions for products at grocery stores  with your receipt. Most grocery stores have Catalinas including Walgreens. If you take advantage of a Catalina promotion you can often receive money off your next purchase! Combine coupons and sales with the Catalina deals and you often get what is called a Money Maker: you can often get the product for free AND make an overage (or profit)!

Here is a current example of a Catalina Promotion going on at Fry’s:

Purchase Purex (50 oz.) Laundry Detergent between 1/11 and 3/7:Off Your Next Shopping Order)
Purchase (3) or more and get $5 coupon OYNSO.

Purchase (2) and get $4 OYNSO (

So, here is what I would do to take advantage of this promotion at Fry’s:

1. Fry’s is having a Buy 1o, Get $3 off Promotion on certain items this week. One of the items is Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent. Price before Buy 10 Promo is $2.49. Price after Buy 10 Promo is $2.19.

2. So, I would use this coupon: Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent, any .35/1 (2-20-10) RP-1/10. After the Buy 10, Get $3 Promo and the coupon, this would make the Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent  $1.49 ea., which is a great deal by itself!

3. To then take advantage of the Catalina Deal, I would purchase 2 Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent with coupons (part of the Buy 10 promotion) for a total of  $2.98. Then I would receive a printed Catalina for $4.00 OYNSO! That means I made $1.00 AND I received 2 free bottles of Purex!! Isn’t that a GREAT DEAL?!

So, just keep an eye out for the coupons and promos that the cashier gives you with your receipt. Check weekly sales at HowDo ICoupon.com to see if there is ever a match and see your dollars stretch further!

Have any ?s Just leave a comment and I will get back to you ASAP!

Happy Shopping!

Good Morning! I wanted to let you know if you look up to the right side of my web page there is a place where you can now sign up to receive any new posts in your email. If you tried to sign up within the last few days it probably did not work Sorry about that!  Just type in your email address and you will receive confirmation in your inbox. Reply to that and you are all set!

Now, on to the Deals of the Week:

It looks like canned tuna and canned beans are the loss leaders** this week

Aim or Pepsodent Toothpaste, 6 oz., .50 each!! No Limit!

Betty Crocker “Helpers” (Hamburger, Tuna, etc.), $1.00. Use Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any flavor .75/3 (2-27-10) SearsSS-1/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper, any three DND DNT .75/3 (active) Group A-02/01 and (active) Group B-02/01 *Print each twice! Final Price: .75 each!!

Betty Crocker Frosting tub, $1.00 each. Use Betty Crocker Frosting, any flavor/variety tub .50/1 (4-3-10) GeneralMills-2/7
Betty Crocker Frosting Tub, any, DND DNT .50/1 (active) Group B-02/01 and (disappeared 02-15-10) Group A-02/01 *Print twice! Final Price: .50 each!!

Betty Crocker Warm Delights, regular or minis, $1.00 each. Use Betty Crocker Warm Delights or Warm Delights Mini Bowls, any flavor .50/1 (4-3-10) GeneralMills-2/7
Betty Crocker Warm Delights Bowls or Mini Bowls, DND DNT .50/1 (active) Group A-12/17 and (active) Group B-12/15 *Print each twice! Final Price: .50 each!!

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, $2.00 each. $1/1 Here . Final Price: $1.00 each!!

Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna or Sardines, 3.75-5 oz
Limit 4  Final Price: .50 each!!

Cheerios Snack Mix, $1.00 each. Use Cheerios Snack Mix, any size/flavor .50/1 (3-6-10) SS-1/10
Cheerios Snack Mix, any size or flavor DND DNT .60/1 (active) Group A-02/11 and (disappeared 02-10-10) Group A-02/01 *Print each twice!  Final Price: .40 – .50 each!!

Chex Mix, $1.00 each. Use Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, any flavor 4.5 oz. or larger .50/2 (3-20-10) SS-1/24. Also Use Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack, any flavor, 4.5 oz or larger DND DNT .50/1 (active) Group A-02/01 and (active) Group B-02/01 and (active) This Link-02/01 *Print each twice! Final Price: .50 each!!

Del Monte Fruit, 15-15.25 oz cans, $1.00 each. Use Del Monte Canned Fruits, Vegetables (11-15.25 oz) or Fruit Cup Snacks (Plastic 4 pks 3.75 - 4 oz) $1/5 (4-4-10) RP-2/7. Final Price: .80 each!!

Del Monte Tomatoes, 13.5-15.25 cans, $1.00 each. Use Del Monte Tomatoes 11-15.25 oz $1/4 (4-4-10) RP-2/7. Final Price: .75 each!!

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, $1.00. Use Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables .60/3 (4-3-10) GeneralMills-2/7 and (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3. Final Price: .80 each!!

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, $1.00. Use Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables, any variety .40/1 (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3. Final Price: .60 each!!

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, $1.00 each. Use Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Biscuits, any size/variety .30/2 (3-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3 and (3-6-10) GM-12/13 and (2-27-10) SS-12/6.
Pillsbury Grands refrigerated biscuits, any two, any size or variety, DND DNT .30/2 (active) Group A-12/16 and (active) Group B-12/15 *Print each twice! Final Price: .85 each!!

Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza, 5-10.25 oz.,$1.00. Use Tonys Single Serve Product, any including Tonys Crispy Crust or Pouches Twin Pack DND .50/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/13. Final Price: .50 each!!

Tony’s Pouches, 9-10 oz., $1.00 each. Use Tonys Single Serve Product, any including Tonys Crispy Crust or Pouches Twin Pack DND .50/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/13. Final Price: .50 each!!

Bumble Bee Tuna 5 oz.,  Final Price: .50 each!!

Hefty Bowls, Plates or Platters 16 to 60 ct ., $1.69. Use Hefty Plates or Cups any .50/1 (3-31-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: .69 each!!
Thru 3/2

Maruchan Yakisoba Meals 4 oz., $1.00 each. Use Maruchan Yakisoba Flavor .50/1 (3-31-10) SearsSS-1/3. Final Price: FREE!!!

Quaker Capn Crunch Cereal 15 to 16 oz., $1.99. Quaker Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars or Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix or Syrup $3/5 – Bashas Store Coupon (2-23-10)
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Final Price: $1.39!!

Quaker Life Cereal 15 oz or Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal 16 oz., Quaker Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars or Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix or Syrup $3/5 – Bashas Store Coupon (2-23-10)
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Final Price: $1.39!!

Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal 16 oz., $1.99. Use Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal, any box $1/1 (4-10-10) RP-2/14. Final Price: .99 each!!

S and W Beans 15 to 15.5 oz., $.50 each. Use S and W Beans, any variety cans .50/2 (4-14-10) RP-2/14. Final Price: 2/FREE!!!

Stokleys Canned Vegetables 14 to 15.25 oz., Final Price: .50 Each!!

Fry’s is having the same sale promotion as last week: Buy 10 Participating Products, Save $3!

Banquet Brown N Serve Sausage, 6.4-7oz ., Final Price:  .89!
*When you buy 10 participating products

Banquet Dinners, 5-10 oz., .69 each. Use Banquet Dinners $1/10 (2-21-10) SS-1/10. Final Price: .59 ea! *When you buy 10 participating products.

Chef Boyardee Pasta, 14.5-15oz or Microwave Cups, 7.5oz., .67 each. Use Chef Boyardee 15 oz. cans or 7.5 oz. microwaveable cups, any $1/5 (2-28-10) SS-1/10. Final Price: 47 each!! *When you buy 10 participating products

Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, 16.3oz., .89 each. Use Pillsbury Grands Refrigerated Biscuits, any size/variety .30/2 (3-6-10) GM-12/13 and (3-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3 and (3-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3 and (2-27-10) SS-12/6. Final Price: 69 each!! 
*When you buy 10 participating products

Purex Laundry Detergent, 32-44load Liquid or 52 load Fabric Softener, $2.19. Use Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent, any .35/1 (2-20-10) RP-1/10 . Final Price: $1.49 each!!
*When you buy 10 participating products

Ragu Pasta Sauce, 16-26oz., $1.28. Use Ragu Pasta Sauce, any .30/1 (2-28-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: .68 each! *When you buy 10 participating products .

Not part of the sale promo but still good deals are:

Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna, .44 each!!

All Coupons are worth $1.00 or more this week!

Bar-S Jumbo Meat Franks 16 oz., $1.25. Use Bar-S Products any $1/2 Here Print it twice. Final Price: .75 each!

Campbells Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup 10.75 oz., .50 each. Use Campbell’s Condensed Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soups .40/4 (3-15-10) DirectTVSS-1/3. Final Price: .25 each!

Campbells Select Harvest 18.6 to 18.8 oz., $1.00 each. Use Campbell’s Select Harvest Healthy Request Soups, Can or Bowl .50/2 (3-15-10) DirectTVSS-1/3 AND (4-30-10) SS-2/7. Final Price: .50 each!

Crest Toothpaste 4.6 to 6.4 oz., .99 each. Use Crest Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger or liquid gel .75/1 (2-28-10) PG-1/17 AND 75/1 (3-31-10) PG-2/7. Final Price: FREE!!!

General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch 17 oz or General Mills Cheerios 14 oz., $2.00 each. Use General Mills, Basic 4, Cheerios any, Chex any, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs any, Cookie Crisp any, Dora the Explorer, Fiber One any, Golden grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix, Lucky Charmes any, Oatmeal Crisp any, Raisin Nut Bran, Reeses Puffs, Total any,Trix, Wheaties, any two DND DNT $1/2 (active) This Link-02/10 **Print it twice. Final Price: $1.50 each!

Progresso Vegetable Classics 18 to 19 oz., $1.00 each. use Progresso Soups, any flavor .50/2 (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3 AND (3-13-10) SS-1/17 AND (4-3-10) GeneralMills-2/7. Final Price: $50 each!!

S and W Beans 15 to 15.5 oz., .99 each. Use S and W Beans, any variety cans .50/2 (4-14-10) RP-2/14. Final Price: .49 each!

Safeway Chunk Light Tuna 5 oz., .50 each!!

Nabisco Premium Saltine Crackers 11 to 16.5 oz
Saturday and Sunday Only!
Limit 4. $1.29 Use 

Nabisco Crackers, any 6o z.-16.5 oz. $1/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24. Final Price: .29 each!!!

Rice and Pasta 4 to 7.2 oz ., .75 each.
Saturday and Sunday Only!
Must Buy 4 or more to receive discount. Use Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni, any $1/3 (4-30-10) RP-1/3. Final Price: .42 each!!

Sprouts:

 PRODUCE
Apples- Braeburn or Fuji   .88/lb.!
Asparagus   .97/lb!
Avocados- Hass   .77 each!
Bell Peppers- Red or Gold   .88 each!
Broccoli Crowns   .88/lb.!
Lettuce- Red, Green or Romaine   .88 each!
Oranges- Navel   .88/lb.!
Sqaush- Acorn, Butternut or Spaghetti   .88/lb.!
Tomatoes- Large Vine Ripe   .77/lb~!

MEAT
Certifified Organic Ground Beef $3.99/lb.!! (Great price- normally twice that!!)

Chicken- Breast Tenders $2.99lb
Chicken- Breasts, bone-in .97lb
Pork- Italian Sausage $2.99lb
Pork- Loin Chops or Roast $1.77lb

BULK
Granola Bonanaza – 18 varieties to choose from $2.49/lb.
Pecan Halves $5.99/lb.
Chocolate Coated Cashews $4.99/lb.
Pitted Dates $2.99/lb.
Gummi Worms or Bears $1.49/lb.
Oats .50/lb.
Antioxidant Trail Mix $5.99/lb.

Boulder Potato Chips, 5 oz. $1.50 each!

Envirokidz Organic Cereal, 10-14 oz.: $2.99/box

Organic Valley Orange Juice, Eggs, and Milk are 25% off. Don’t forget to go HERE and sign up to get free coupons! Also, if you have the Mambo Sprouts coupon catalog for Winter 2010, there are coupons for $1.00 off Organic Valley soy milk, orange juice, and cheese!

Sunflower Markets:

 PRODUCE
Apples- Red, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith .99/lb.!
Bell Peppers- Red Large .88 each!
Broccoli- Bunched .88/lb.!
Carrots- Baby Peeled 2lb $2.00 each!
Celery- Bunched .88 each!
Grapefruit- Texas Rio Red: 8/$1.00 or.13 each!!
Lettuce- Red or Green Leaf .88 each!
Onions- Mild Red .50/lb.!
Oranges- Navel .49/lb.!

 Potatoes- Red .50/lb.!

Spinach- Bunched .88 each!
Beefsteak Tomatoes- .99/lb.!
Seedless Watermelon- .50/lb.!
Russet Potatoes- 10lb. bag $2.00 each!
 

MEAT

Happy Shopping!

Since I am now personally buying more organic products, I thought it would be good to share links to coupons for these sustainable companies. Here is a list of some great organic companies who offer valuable printable coupons and coupon booklets you can receive in the mail. Like most companies, you will need to register but it will be worth it because you will be getting some great money saving coupons!

Mambo Sprouts  — I just received my coupon booklet in the mail and it has quite a few coupons with some that I will likely use.

Seventh Generation– Once you sign up you can print coupons for a variety of their products. I love their dish soap and after

coupon you can get it at Target for around $1.49/bottle. Pretty good!

Kashi – Join the Kashi community and you can receive free samples and coupons!

Organic Valley – This link is great! $1.00 off coupons for a variety of Organic Valley products!

Earth’s Best– This is a great company. They offer valuable coupons and I hear their diapers rock (Thanx C for the tip!)

Horizon – Sign up to get coupons for their dairy products.

Here are some few tips on how you can get coupons for organic foods and products. These tips can easily apply to finding any coupon not just organic ones:

1. Contact the manufacturer directly. If you like a company and/or its product, don’t be afraid to say so! Call them, email them or send them snail mail. Always leave your contact info and chances are you will get coupons sent to you. What company doesn’t like a sincere compliment of their product?

2. Just ask. Seriously. I love Method products however I never see coupons for their products. I wrote Method and told them I loved their products and if they could please send me some coupons. I received 10 in the mail! It never hurts to ask!

3. Check out your local health food stores such as Sprouts, Sunflower, and Whole Foods, etc. Often at the front of the store they have store magazines with coupons in them for various products within the store. Grab a couple and see what you can save!

4. Before going to the grocery store, check out their website to see if there are any special deals and/or printable coupons on their website. Here are links to: Sprouts , Sunflower, and Whole Foods.

5. Keep an eye out for “peelies” on the products you like on the store shelves and the “blinkies” where you can pull coupons and use them on the products advertised. **Just a note: If your store doubles coupons, you will more than likely not be able to double any “blinkie” coupons. Bummer, I know!

Okay, so I have changed my outlook a bit and wanted to share. I have been struggling this past year with buying super great deals at the grocery store and saving money. How is that a struggle? Well I guess I would say it is more of a compromise of my beliefs in a lot of ways. I am buying products that are less quality because they are less expensive but it is at the cost of my family’s health. I personally think what we eat plays a HUGE part in our health and prevention or acceleration of disease and illness. I buy super cheap bread (.88 a loaf at Fry’s or .75 at Walmart) with the cost of high carbs and lots of sugar. I buy regular milk to save a few bucks instead of organic with the cost of added hormones and/or antibiotics in the milk . I buy regular meat at the grocery store to save some serious $$ with the cost of more hormones and antibiotics and the mistreatment of animals. I could go on and on…

This has been weighing heavily on my mind. I see myself with more headaches and belly fat than ever before. I see my husband gaining weight. And, I see my son shun veggies more and more because I provide such a small assortment now. For me, I cannot live this way of frugality without considering what the true long-term effects will be. For a year I have been shopping with saving the most money in mind and our health secondary.

Balance is what I am striving for.

So, I have decided that I am going to attempt to buy healthier while still maintaining a very tight budget. A tight budget for me could be different for you: I would still like to spend no more than $50 a week on all food, toiletries, household, and pet items per week for a household of 3 people with 3 pets. Can I do it? I don’t know but I am sure gonna try! I don’t figure I will be able to buy all organic and super healthy right out of the gate. I might never be able to because it might just cost too much. But, I am willing to try and explore and see what I can do within my budget.

This week I have managed to spend $54.00. So, $4.00 over budget. I bought organic apples, carrots and green lettuce. I also purchased organic milk, tofu, and chicken nuggets. The apples were .77/lb., cheaper than regular apples in the produce section!  The whole, unpeeled carrots were .88 a bag at Sprouts (not a sale price). I think that is pretty good considering that I normally pay $1.00 for baby peeled carrots. Organic tofu is only .20-.40 more a package. There is, however, quite the mark up for organic milk vs. regular milk. The chicken nuggets were $5.99 for a very small box but I think this is the way to go for my son and his nutrition. I wonder if they taste good? He will have to let me know. I digress! I also bought napa cabbage, a bag of potatoes, whole grain bread, no nitrate/preservative added kielbasa, 5 boxes of pasta, and butter. None of those items were organic but I figure even if half or close to half of what we consume is organic, it is better for us compared to nothing at all. The prices were, frankly, stupid for organic potatoes and butter. Seriously. Stupid. Finally, I was able to buy pet supplies including canned cat food and cat litter. Oh, and yes, there were also 2 bottles of soda in that $54.00. Hey, we all have our vices, right?

So, dinner menu plan for the week:

Monday- Tomato soup and grilled cheese sammies.

Tuesday- Kielbasa and napa w/ rice for hubby, tofu with rice for me, and chicken nuggets w/ rice for son. Canned corn and/or green beans on the side.

Wednesday- Hamburgers with french fries. Veggie burger for moi.

Thursday- Breakfast for dinner: pancakes from scratch and sausage (v. sausage for me). My 8 year old niece told me that is so not cool. ::sigh::

Friday- Fried fish for hubby, tofu and rice for me, and kielbasa or chick nuggets w/ rice for son. Veggies on the side.

Saturday- Mac n cheese, leftovers, etc.

Sunday- Leftovers,use up any fresh veggies and fruits.

So, there ya go. This is the challenge/goal/plan thus far: buy as healthy as I can buy but be realistic and stay within my budget as well. I think it will be an interesting juggling act. I will not be getting any extra items on sale this week to stock up on or even an extra sweet or bag of chips. That is gonna hurt.We will be eating less. but I don’t think that is a bad thing. It is the whole quantity vs. quality thing right there.  But, we will see what we can do and how we manage.

Sorry I have not posted any deals lately. I have been struggling with which direction I should go with on this site. I have started my family on a path (or rather a return to) healthier eating. I have been struggling with buying good deals on food that is not so great nutritionally but is super inexpensive vs. buying food that is healthy but unfortunately much more costly. Ughhh…so to say I have been slacking I guess is not the right term. Struggling with what to do exactly in my personal life and here on this site is a much more accurate description

So, I have decided I will still post the weekly deals for the Tucson area but I think I will also start adding the deals at Sprouts and Sunflower. My goal is still $50 a week for groceries and I will start chronicling that again so maybe others can see how I manage to buy more organic vegetables, fruit, meat, and dairy while maintaining a very tight budget!

I still have grand plans for this site which include how to coupon, how to organize coupons, how to stack coupons, seasonal sale items, coupon ethics, household hints & tips, freebie and sample links, and so on and so on! Phew! That is a lot! I hope that this site will truly be helpful and get more people to save money, eat healthier, and hopefully be happier, too!

So, that is that. I will post deals as I get them, which should be Wednesday :)

Here are the deals in the Tucson area for the week of 02/03 – 02/09:

Fry’s is still having the Buy 10, save $5 deal going on this week! Most of the deals are the same. I have them listed below:

 Fry’s is having a Mix and Match Sale this week. Buy 10 participating items and save $5!! Combine this sale event with coupons and you can get some fantastic deals! You just need to make sure to buy 10 participating products to receive the $5 off. Here are some deals listed below:

Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 12oz., $1.69. Go HERE  and sign up to print coupons. You should be able to print 2. FYI-I tried this website but my browser is not supported    :( Final Price: .19 each (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

French’s Yellow Mustard, 14oz or Honey Mustard, 12oz., $1.69. Go HERE  and sign up to print coupons. You should be able to print 2. FYI-I tried this website but my browser is not supported. OR Use French’s Classic Yellow Mustard .50/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24 OR Use French’s Spicy Brown, Honey Mustard or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce .50/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24   Final Price: .19 each (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

 Hormel Chili with Beans, 15oz. ,  $1.29. Use Hormel Chili with Beans, 15oz. Final Price: .29 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 10-14.5oz., .99 Final Price: .49 each(after Buy 10 Promo)!!

I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter, 8-16oz., $1.49 each. Use I Cant Believe Its Not Butter product, any .75/2 (2-7-10) RP-11/15 and I Cant Believe Its Not Butter Sticks, any $1/1 (2-7-10) RP-11/15. Final Price: FREE – .49 each (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Shapes, 5.5oz., .99 each. Use Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, 7.25 oz. or smaller excluding Kraft Organic Macaroni and Cheese, Buy 3 boxes Get 1 FREE up to $1.49 (1-31-10) SS-12/13. Final Price: .37 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Kraft Shredded or Bar Cheese, 5.8-8oz, or 10.7-12oz Singles, $1.49 each, Use Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, shreds or chunks, any two packages $1/2 (active) Group A-01/22 *Print it twice* AND Use Save $1.00/2 packages of Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese (bar or shredded) (2/28/10) ss 1/24. FINAL PRICE: .99 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8oz., $1.49 each. Go HERE and print out coupons for cream cheese. Final Price: $1.00 each!

Sargento Shredded or Deli Slices, 5-8oz., $1.99 each. There is a coupon in the Nov issue of All You for Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese, 5oz or larger .55/1 (exp?). Final Price: .49 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Solo Tableware. $1.99 each. Use Solo Cup, Plate or Bowl, any .75/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24 and  Solo Cups, Plates or Bowls $1/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/6. Final Price: .49 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Go HERE for Kraft coupons for Capri Sun $1.49 each (WYB10). After the $1/2 coupon they will be $1.00 each!

Kleenex $1.49 each. Use :Kleenex Facial Tissue .50/3 or one Bundle pack (1-31-10) SS-12/6  OR Kleenex Facial Tissue, 10pk, 110-ct, Target Only, $1.00/1 (2-5-10) DirectTVSS-1/3 OR Kleenex Facial Tissue, any 3 packages or 1 bundle pack .50/1 (2-28-10) DirectTVSS-1/3 . Final Price: $1.97/3 (.65 each) (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, $1.99. Use Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, any boxes $1/2 (2-13-10) RP-1/3. Final Price: $1.98/2 (.99 each) (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Nabisco Snack Crackers $2.88 each. Use Nabisco Crackers, any 5 oz.-16 oz. $1/2 (1-31-10) SS-12/13 OR Nabisco Crackers, any 6o z.-16.5 oz. $1/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24. Final Price: $.88 –  $1.38 (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Fiber One Bars, $2.49 each. Use Fiber One Bars, any flavor/variety .50/1 (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3. Final Price: $.99 (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Krusteaz Muffin or Cookie Mix, $1.99 ea. Use Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix $1/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/6. Final Price: $.49 for the cookie mix (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Electrasol Detergent, $3.49 ea. Use (**If this variety is included) Finish Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs $2.50/1 (1-31-10) DirectTVSS-1/3. Final Price: $.49 (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Sobe Lifewater is .99 ea. Click HERE to get B1G1 Free Sobe Lifewater making these .24 – FREE! Make sure to use the back button on your broswer so you can print twice!

 Velveeta Mac & Cheese is on sale for .99 each. Go HERE (again!) and print off 2 of the Velveeta Mac and Cheese coupons. It should make it .98/2!! 

Quilted Northern 12 double roll, $5.99 ea. Use Quilted Northern Soft and Strong or Ultra Plush Bath Tissue 6-Double Roll or Larger $1/1 (3-7-10) RP-1/24. Final Price: $4.49 ea (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Brawny 6-8 roll, $5.49. Use Brawny Paper Towels 6-Big Roll or Larger $1/1 (3-7-10) RP-1/24. Final Price: $4.49 ea (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

****Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crakcers are .88 each! Use this link HERE and you can print 2 coupons. That makes them FREE!! My son will be very happy

Not part of the buy 10 promo but still good deals this week are:

Wholly Guacamole, 7oz. First 4. $1.00 each. Use Wholly Guac or Wholly Salsa Product $1/1 (2-28-10) SearsSS-1/3. Final price: FREE!!

Sweet CA Navel Oranges, .33/lb.!

Mangos 2/$1!

Roma Tomatoes $1/lb!

Organic Avocados, $1 each!

Bar S Jumbo Meat Franks, .67 ea. First 4. Go HERE to register and get $1/2 coupons. Final Price: .34/2!!!

Roma Tomatoes, 2 lbs./$1!!

Hass Avocados 3/$1!!

Pork Spareribs, sold in a twin pack. First 1.  .99/lb.!!

 Boneless Top Sirloin, Valu Pack, Limit 2. $1.89/lb.!!

Shocker Coupon: Blue Bunny Ice Cream 1.5 qt. $1.88 with coupon and additional $25 purchase. Click HERE to sign up and print $1.00 off coupon. Final Price: .88!!

Seven- 7-UP, RC or A & W 2 liters. MUST Buy 4. .69 each!! with coupon and additional $25 purchase.

Nabisco Snack Crackers 6 to 10 oz., $1.88 ea. Use Nabisco Crackers, any 6o z.-16.5 oz. $1/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24. Final Price: .88 each!!

All Coupons are worth at least $1.00!!

Hass Avocados 3/$.99!!

Broccoli Crowns, .68/lb.!!

Rancher’s Reserve Whole Beef top Sirloin, $1.99/lb.!!

Ragu Pasta Sauce 16 to 26 oz., $1.25 ea. Use Ragu Pasta Sauce, any .30/1 (2-28-10) RP-1/31. Final Price: .25 each!!!

There are a ton of In-Ad coupons available this week. IF you spend a minimum of $10 you can get some decent deals on mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. Be sure to shop on the weekend to maximize the use of the coupons!

Here are some links to some more FREE samples :

Kashi- (Choice of free sample from cereal to granola bars!)

Playtex Gentle Glide

Charmin Roll Extender

P&G Everyday Solutions (New samples and coupons out for this quarter!)

Stayfree

So my goal for this month was to spend no more than $50 per week on all groceries for our household of three humans and three pets. This was to include everything for the household including pet supplies, cleaning supplies, and so on. I am very pleased to say that I succeeded! WOOHOO! My total OOP (out of pocket) was….$120.00!! If I count in gift cards I used then it would be an additional $75 making it for a total of $195.00.I am so very happy that I was able to do this for one month. We also ate out just once at Taco Bell (are we high rollers or what?!) this month. It has certainly not been easy but it was definitely doable. Using up what I have in my pantry and fridge and being creative was a huge part of making this work. I was also able to find cheaper pet supplies by shopping around. I honestly thought Walmart was my best bet but it turns out Family Dollar had cat litter that works just as well. It does not clump as well but does not track on the floor and does not make the litter box smell as much as the other WM brand did. Pros and cons to both but saving money helps push the FD one to win .

So my goal for February? Trying to switch back to organic milk and healthier beef for my family. I am a strict vegetarian and I do eat eggs. I only buy free range organic when I do and they are 3-4x the amount of regular priced eggs but I cannot budge on that for ethical reasons. However, I sacrificed buying regular milk and all white bread to save $$. I am trying to go back to purchasing healthier foods while saving money. I do not want to sacrifice my family’s health. I figure preventative health, by way of the types of food I purchase, will be cheaper in the long run. Organic milk and grass fed beef, for example, are pretty important given the junk (hormones, antibiotics) that is put into meat and dairy today. So that is my goal: buy healthier bread, organic milk, and natural meats while still staying under $50 a week. Wish me luck! I am gonna need it!

Last week was fairly lame in the good deals but this week seems to be rockin! Check out the deals below. You can also get KRAFT coupons that will coincide with these great deals!

Bumble Bee Tuna 5 oz. .48 each!

Hefty Bowls, Plates or Platters 16 to 60 ct., $1.69. Use Hefty Plates or Bowls any .50/1 Expires (1-31-10) RP-11/15. Final Price: .69 each!

I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter 1 lb Sticks, $1.50 ea. Use I Cant Believe Its Not Butter Sticks, any $1/1 (2-7-10) RP-11/15. Final Price: .50 each!

Malt-O-Meal Cereal Selected Varieties 11.3 to 15 oz., $1.88 ea. Click HERE to sign up and get printable coupons! Final Price: .88 each!

S and W Beans 15 to 15.5 oz., .48 each. Use S and W Beans, any variety cans .50/3 (1-31-10) RP-11/8. Final Price: .15 each!

UPDATED  01/29  Fry’s is having a Mix and Match Sale this week. Buy 10 participating items and save $5!! Combine this sale event with coupons and you can get some fantastic deals! You just need to make sure to buy 10 participating products to receive the $5 off. Here are some deals listed below:

Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, 12oz., $1.69. Go HERE  and sign up to print coupons. You should be able to print 2. FYI-I tried this website but my browser is not supported    :( Final Price: .19 each (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

French’s Yellow Mustard, 14oz or Honey Mustard, 12oz., $1.69. Go HERE  and sign up to print coupons. You should be able to print 2. FYI-I tried this website but my browser is not supported. OR Use French’s Classic Yellow Mustard .50/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24 OR Use French’s Spicy Brown, Honey Mustard or Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce .50/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24   Final Price: .19 each (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

 Hormel Chili with Beans, 15oz. ,  $1.29. Use Hormel Chili with Beans, 15oz. Final Price: .29 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

 Hunt’s Tomatoes, 10-14.5oz., .99 Final Price: .49 each(after Buy 10 Promo)!!

I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter, 8-16oz., $1.49 each. Use I Cant Believe Its Not Butter product, any .75/2 (2-7-10) RP-11/15 and I Cant Believe Its Not Butter Sticks, any $1/1 (2-7-10) RP-11/15. Final Price: FREE – .49 each (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Shapes, 5.5oz., .99 each. Use Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, 7.25 oz. or smaller excluding Kraft Organic Macaroni and Cheese, Buy 3 boxes Get 1 FREE up to $1.49 (1-31-10) SS-12/13. Final Price: .37 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Kraft Shredded or Bar Cheese, 5.8-8oz, or 10.7-12oz Singles, $1.49 each, Use Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese, shreds or chunks, any two packages $1/2 (active) Group A-01/22 *Print it twice* AND Use Save $1.00/2 packages of Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese (bar or shredded) (2/28/10) ss 1/24. FINAL PRICE: .99 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8oz., $1.49 each. Go HERE and print out coupons for cream cheese. Final Price: $1.00 each!

Sargento Shredded or Deli Slices, 5-8oz., $1.99 each. There is a coupon in the Nov issue of All You for Sargento Natural Deli Style Sliced Cheese, 5oz or larger .55/1 (exp?). Final Price: .49 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Solo Tableware. $1.99 each. Use Solo Cup, Plate or Bowl, any .75/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24 and  Solo Cups, Plates or Bowls $1/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/6. Final Price: .49 each(after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Go HERE for Kraft coupons for Capri Sun $1.49 each (WYB10). After the $1/2 coupon they will be $1.00 each!

Kleenex $1.49 each. Use :Kleenex Facial Tissue .50/3 or one Bundle pack (1-31-10) SS-12/6  OR Kleenex Facial Tissue, 10pk, 110-ct, Target Only, $1.00/1 (2-5-10) DirectTVSS-1/3 OR Kleenex Facial Tissue, any 3 packages or 1 bundle pack .50/1 (2-28-10) DirectTVSS-1/3 . Final Price: $1.97/3 (.65 each) (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, $1.99. Use Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, any boxes $1/2 (2-13-10) RP-1/3. Final Price: $1.98/2 (.99 each) (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!!

Nabisco Snack Crackers $2.88 each. Use Nabisco Crackers, any 5 oz.-16 oz. $1/2 (1-31-10) SS-12/13 OR Nabisco Crackers, any 6o z.-16.5 oz. $1/1 (3-31-10) SS-1/24. Final Price: $.88 –  $1.38 (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Fiber One Bars, $2.49 each. Use Fiber One Bars, any flavor/variety .50/1 (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3. Final Price: $.99 (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Krusteaz Muffin or Cookie Mix, $1.99 ea. Use Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix $1/1 (2-28-10) SS-12/6. Final Price: $.49 for the cookie mix (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Electrasol Detergent, $3.49 ea. Use (**If this variety is included) Finish Quantum, Powerball Tabs or Gelpacs $2.50/1 (1-31-10) DirectTVSS-1/3. Final Price: $.49 (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Sobe Lifewater is .99 ea. Click HERE to get B1G1 Free Sobe Lifewater making these .24 – FREE! Make sure to use the back button on your broswer so you can print twice!

**I think** Velveeta Mac & Cheese is on sale for .99 each. Go HERE (again!) and print off 2 of the Velveeta Mac and Cheese coupons. It should make it .98/2!! 

Quilted Northern 12 double roll, $5.99 ea. Use Quilted Northern Soft and Strong or Ultra Plush Bath Tissue 6-Double Roll or Larger $1/1 (3-7-10) RP-1/24. Final Price: $4.49 ea (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Brawny 6-8 roll, $5.49. Use Brawny Paper Towels 6-Big Roll or Larger $1/1 (3-7-10) RP-1/24. Final Price: $4.49 ea (after Buy 10 Promo and coupons)!! 

Not part of the buy 10 promo but still good deals are:

Wholly Guacamole, 7oz. First 4. $1.00 each. Use Wholly Guac or Wholly Salsa Product $1/1 (2-28-10) SearsSS-1/3. Final price: FREE!!

Blueberries, 6 oz., First 4. $1.00 each!

80% Lean Ground Beef, Sold in 3 lb chub. Limit 4. $1.33 lb!

Beef Chuck Roast, Boneless. B1G1F!

 If you are going to go to Safewway this week, I would recommend going this Saturday or Sunday so not only can you get some free items with coupons, but you can take advantage of their items on sale for the weekend only:

Potatoes Russett 5lb Bag
Saturday and Sunday Only. Limit 1. .68 each!!

Gatorade 32 oz
Saturday and Sunday Only! .69 each! Use (This might just be in thePhx paper insert) Gatorade G2 Thirst Quencher, any size $1/2 (4-10-10) RP-1/10. Final Price: .19 each!

Mangos .33 each!

McCormick Taco Seasoning Mixes 1 to 1.5 oz. .50 each. Use McCormick Seasoning Mix, any .25/2 (2-28-10) RP-1/24. Final Price: 2/FREE!!

Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup 18.5 to 19 oz. .99 each. Use Progresso Soup any .50/2 Expires (1-30-10) SS-12/6 AND (2-27-10) GeneralMills-1/3 AND (3-13-10) SS-1/17. Final Price; .49 each!