Friday, May 31, 2013

Coffee Coffee everywhere and not a drop I'll drink

I have to admit I can't stand coffee! I drank way too much flavored coffee one night in college pulling in all nighter studying for a Diff EQ exam(if you don't understand what that means, good for you, be grateful and walk away Quickly!!!)  and got very sick after my exam (I did pass by the way, if you were curious).
Ever since, I cannot touch coffee.  I love the smell of it brewing but it is sneaky like that.  Smells great but blech to the taste.

Anyway, I was at HEB checking stuff for ibotta and stumbled upon a coffee fanatics fantasy.  Coffee coffee everywhere and most of it half price (yes, terrible play on a terribly popular quote from literature - get over it, lol)

So, I do have all the pics of the tags if you need those? or perhaps I could just type up what I saw??  Check your HEB stores for these clearance prices, great deals to be had on the regular shelf still so should be at more than just my store!
these were all 50% off

Community Coffee Half Caf Med to Dark Roast $2.89

Starbucks Cafe Verona Decaf Ground coffee (12 oz) $3.64
Use $2/2 coupon from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$2.64 each wyb 2 after coupon

illy coffee(picture too blurry to state variety) $5.99

Java Beans Joe coffee $4.24

Folgers Decaf Coffee Singles (19 ct) $2.24
Use $1.50 printable coupon
$.74 after coupon

Folgers Simply Smooth Decaf 11.5 oz $2.19
Use $1.50 printable coupon
$0.69 after coupon

Caffee D'Vita $2.49 (sorry again a blurry pic)

HEB Special Roast coffee (big can but can't read the oz) $3.47

Gevalia Traditonal Roast Ground (12 oz) $3.34
Gevalia Espresso Roast Ground
Gevalia Dark Chocolate Mocha Ground
Use $1.50 printable coupon
$1.84 after coupon


HCF coffee filters #2 cone 100 ct $1.44
HCF coffee filters #2 cone 40 ct $.74

Bunn coffee filters 100 ct $0.74


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ibotta fun today - Last day to earn May Flowers (or 2) bonus


We are at month end and ibotta has some bonuses when you redeem a certain amount of offers in the month of May.  First is May Flowers, redeem 4 offers for a $2 bonus.  The second is May Flowers 2, redeem 5 more offers for a $4 bonus.

OR if you are new to ibotta   you can score $10 bonus for joining and redeeming 5 offers within 2 weeks.  Here are 4 to get you started!  (also if you do these today, you will earn the May Flowers $2 bonus :D)

I was already done with May Flowers and 1 into my May Flowers 2 so I looked today for some offers that would get me 4 more for less than the $4 bonus.  Here is what I was able to do:

Chef Boyardee Ravioli, any size any variety .62
Redeem the .50 ibotta offer
.12 after ibotta
*I purchased at HEB but I noticed Walmart has the same size cans for the same price
Be sure to check your variety, my husband has the spaghetti and meatballs, which is the same price

Dial Gold 2 pack bar soap $.97 (Walmart)
Redeem the .50 ibotta offer
.47 after ibotta

Cocoa Pebbles (11 oz) $1.88 (Food Town pricing, I priced matched at Walmart)
-.75 coupon from prior box - there are also blinkies at Randalls
Redeem the .50 ibotta offer
.63 after ibotta

Capri Sun 10 pack $2 (Walmart)
Redeem the $1 ibotta offer
$1 after ibotta - by itself not a great deal, but rounded out my 4 for the bonus.

So after my 4 offer redemptions, I paid $2.22 but earned my $4 bonus, making a profit of 1.78 on the 4 items above :D

I am loving this app more and more everyday!

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Randalls - Some Free J4U coupons and a few more decent deals

Before swinging by Randalls to do your shopping, be sure to check your J4U loadable account again.  Yesterday I did not have this but today, when I go to the coupon center and frozen foods, this Toaster Strudel Free loadable was waiting for me, YAY! - this one might be targeted and not everyone may receive.
Also, if you have not loaded the advertised (so everyone should get) Balance Bar Dark Chocolate. This one can be found under personal care and health in the coupon center.

Then, when you head to the store, here are a few more goodies you might want to add to your shopping list:
Carefree liners .99
If you printed the coupon I posted on May 22nd to print, then get them free after coupon doubles :D

Annie's Mac and Cheese $1.25
Use .35 printable 
$.20 after first like coupon triples

Pop Tarts (12 ct) $1.99 with in ad coupon, limit 4
Use $1 J4U loadable or .40 coupon emailed from Kelloggs Family Rewards
As low as .99 after coupon

Nature Valley Granola Bars $1.49 with in ad coupon, limit 4
Use .50/2 printable coupon
.99 each after first like coupon doubles

Betty Crocker fruit gushers $1.49 with in ad coupon, limit 4
Use $.50/2 printable coupon
Earn .50/2 back from Upromise
$0.75 each after first like coupon doubles and upromise

Mission Artisan Style Tortillas (8 ct) $.99 after J4U loadable

Nestle Drumsticks $3
Use $2 printable
$1 after coupon

Oscar Mayer Selects or Carving Board Lunchmeat $2.49 after in ad coupon, limit 5
Note catalina offer: Buy 3 get $2, buy 4 get $3, buy 5 get $4
Look for 50% or 75% discounted ones to save even more

Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie mix $1.79 with in ad coupon, limit 4
Use .75/2 printable
Earn .75/2 back from Upromise
$1.04 each after coupon and upromise (I will probably hold out for cheaper deal!)

Betty Crocker Cake mix $1.25 each
Use .75/2 printable
Earn .75/2 back from Upromise
$0.50 each after coupon and upromise (these are the same offers as brownies so you could do one of each for final cost of .77 each)

$5 Friday offers:
Lucerne Large Eggs 12 ct AA $1

Green Giant boxed vegetables $1
Use $1/3 peelies
$0.66 each after coupon wyb 3

Oreos 3 for $5 (yum)

Buy $15 get $5 catalina back on selected dairy items:
*I like to get an idea the contribution of each item toward my $15 goal so 33% of the ring up price is roughly what I estimate as my additonal savings when planning my items and accounting for earning a catalina.  I will post these lines in blue as they are only after catalina savings across the cost of the product - ignore them if this makes no sense to you :D

International Delight (32 oz) $2.58
Use .75 printable 
$1.83 after coupon
-.85 from cat

Coffee Mate (32 oz) $3
Use .55 printable
$2.45 after coupon
- .99 from cat

International Delights iced coffee $3.59
Use .75 coupon from 5/5 Smart Source or printable
$2.84 after coupon
-1.18 from cat

Simply Orange $3
-.99 from cat

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $1.79
Use .40/2 coupon from 3/24 Smart Source insert
$2.78 for 2 after coupon
-$1.18 from cat on 2

Land o Lakes Spreadable butter $3
Use .40 coupon from 3/10 Smart Source (exp 5/31)
$2.20 after coupon
-$.99 from cat

Land o Lakes Stick Butter $3.99
Use .50 coupon from 3/10 Smart Source (exp 5/31)
$2.99 after coupon
-$1.32 from cat

Philadelphia Cream Cheese spreadable $1.79
Use .50 coupon from 5/5 Smart Source insert
$0.79 after coupon
-.59 from cat

Fage yogurt $1.50
-.50 from cat

Yopa Greek Yogurt $1
Use bogo coupon from 5-12 Smart Source insert
.50 each after coupon
-.33 each from cat

Activia Yogurt 4 packs $2
Use $1 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source insert
$1 after coupon
-.66 from cat

Thanks Mariah, Courtney and SD


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Thursday, May 30, 2013

New offers on Upromise or Saving Star

Saving Star is offering up new offers tonight BUT before you go running to load to your account, consider logging into (or registering) for Upromise first!  WHY?

Well, as I have mentioned in hte past, I MUCH prefer Upromise over Saving Star because with Upromise, I can earn buy the items at 3 stores instead of being limited to just 2.

Upromise has been around for a long time and is managed by the folks of Saving Star but then they branched out and started Saving Star.  What is interesting is many of the coupons are the same offerings on both platforms, but only Kroger and CVS have signed on with Saving Star.  With Upromise, you purchases can be done at Kroger, CVS OR Randalls, making a better chance of actually finding a great deal.
Well, up until now, Upromise has not offered the one or many offers like the Little Debbie above, but tonight it appears that has changed, woo hoo!

So, either load to Upromise or Saving Star these offers, but keep in mind, the savings are the same at both, but with Upromise, you have one more store to play with :D

Don't know much about either program, see my detailed post here.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Whole Foods Market - Friday Only - Pints of Organic Blueberries just $1.99


Friday, there is going to be an awesome sale on blueberries!  For just one day, you can get a pint of Organic blueberries for just $1.99.  Sweet! That is a GREAT price for organic :D
YUM

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Randalls - Good deal on Charmin, beans and DP

Don't know how to shop Randalls, read my guide here.
Looking through the ad last night, I noticed a few items that I wanted to check out today and I have to say I am pretty happy with my finds.

Gold Peak tea $1
Use $0.35 printable coupon
Free after first identical coupon triples

Heinz Homestyle Beans $.99 after in ad coupon
Use $0.30 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source insert
$0.09 after first identical coupon triples

2 Dr Pepper Ten 2 liters $0.88 each after in ad coupon
Use the bogo printable (mine auto deducted 1.99)
Better than free after bogo coupon and in ad coupon sale price

Finish and Charmin are part of the promo of buy 2 participating items get $6 off.  The cool thing about the promos like this at Randalls is that you only have to have at least 2 items, NOT groups of 2.  Each participating item will take $3 off the price as long as you buy at least 2, I did 3
*Hopefully most of you have most the same offers on the Charmin to get this great deal!

Finish Auto Dish Detergent 45-60 ct $8.99 after J4U loadable, limit 2
-$3 for the above mentioned promo
-.75 printable for 1st one
-.25 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source insert (1st like triples)
$5.24 each (.09 a tab)

Charmin Ultra Soft 24 double roll toilet paper $13.99
*-$2.18 J4U personalized price (I have PP of $11.81 unlimited)
-$3 for the above mentioned promo
-$1 J4U loadable coupon on Charmin 12 roll or larger
=$7.81 and I will earn $1 for loading my Upromise coupon - expires 5/29 but they might offer a new one next month
So $6.81 for 24 double rolls (~48 rolls) = .14 a roll!

*Some of you might ALSO have the 10% off bath tissue which should take off from the 13.99 price or 1.40 more so just .11 a roll

Even doing two would be a good deal as you can use the $1 loadable for first and 2nd one use the .25 insert from 5/12 P&G insert.  It will triple to .75 savings. You won't get double Upromise but still comes out to a buy price in my book! (2nd pkg would cost ~ .17 a roll)

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Free Language Learning With Duolingo


Just in case some of you didn't know, there exists this website. Duolingo is one of the most popular language learning services out there and it's FREE. Just visit their webpage and check it out.

Also their app is free too, on both iPhone and Android.

Their recently released speech recognition feature is available only online and iOS, but Android is scheduled to receive it "soon". Whatever that means.

So no more excuses! Go learn something! I intend to learn just enough to get into trouble.

Posted by Eric (who might learn enough Spanish to know what the servers at Cafe Adobe are saying)

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Seller Bros Ad - May 29th - June 4th


Sellers Bros has 12 grocery locations around Houston. Find one near you here. Sellers Bros advertises they double coupons up to .50.  I really like their produce prices as they are really hard to beat and we rarely have coupons for those. (They are awesome to price match at Walmart or Target :)
*I will probably just post quick highlights for Sellers Bros as I don't have many readers that get value from this store and I have added Sprouts and Aldi to the line up
You can find their coupon policy here.

Bananas 3 lbs/$1

Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag) $0.99
Limit 1 with $10 additional purchase

Folgers Coffee (10.3-11 oz) Colombian and decaf not included $2.88
Use $1.50 printable
$1.38 after coupon

Smuckers Grape Jelly Squeezable (20 oz) $0.99
*If you price match at Walmart, redeem $1 ibotta credit
Free after ibotta (only if price matching as Seller Bros is not a participating store)

Green, Red or Romaine Lettuce $0.99 each

Mexican Squash $0.59/lb

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Kroger ad- May 29th - June 4th

Kroger coupon policy can be found here.
My Kroger 101 shopping guide can be found here.

2x fuel points on qualifying grocery purchases, loadable coupon as well as in ad coupon with scannable barcode, good 5/31-6/2 only

4x fuel points on qualifying gift card purchases. See store for details and restrictions.

Fuji or Cameo Apples $.97/lb

Fresh Selection Mini Peeled Carrots $1

Eggplant $1

Dr Pepper (2 liter) $1
Use bogo printable (Dr Pepper Ten only)
$.25 each after coupon wyb 2

All Laundry detergent $2.99
Use $1 coupon from 5/5 Red Plum insert
$1.99 after coupon

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HEB ad - May 29th - June 4th


Prices are from my store ad.

Please remember Heb has regional ads and they can vary greatly in meat and produce prices, so please go online and view your local zip code to confirm you have the same prices as my ad. I have noticed a variance in stores just 3 miles apart.
My Heb shopping 101 can be found here.
Please note HEB no longer allows the stacking of their yellow coupons with promise of a new digital program that does not look promising from what I have seen so far and is currently only available in College Station.

Small Peaches $.47/lb

Cucumbers 4 for $1

Red Delicious Kid Size apples 4 for $1

Green Cabbage 3 lbs $1

HEB Bake Shop Split Top Honey Wheat Bread (24 oz) $0.88 with in store coupon

Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner (24 oz) $1.36 with in ad coupon
*if you price match at Walmart, use .50 printable - must spin to get coupon
$0.86 after coupon (only if you price match since you can't stack coupons at HEB anymore)

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Aldi Ad - May 29th - June 4th

Strawberries (1 lb) $0.99

Kiwi (1 lb package) $1.19

Bananas $.39/lb

Ripe Avocados $.33 each

Friendly Farms Milk $1.89

Goldhen eggs (Grade A dozen) $0.79

Baker's Corner Marshmallows (10 oz) $0.89

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Sprouts Ad - May 29th - June 5th


Sprouts is new to the area so here are a few key things to note until I can get my Sprouts 101 post created.

Sprouts does accept coupons and even offers printable store coupons on their website.
I have been told by my friend Coupon Kristin that they do accept store coupons with manufacturer coupons.
Sprouts offers a reusable bag discount.   Just bring in your reusable bags and earn .05 discount for each used
And finally, keep in mind Wednesday are double ad days and both this weeks AND last weeks ad  prices are still good for Wednesday ONLY, after that just this weeks ad prices are valid.
*In the event the same item is higher priced in one ad, the lowest price is the one that takes effect.

And here are this weeks deals in the ad, good for Katy store.(and possibly Cypress)

Red or Green Seedless Grapes $0.99/lb

California Red Cherries $1.99/lb (better deal at 1.88 through end of day Wednesday)

Zucchini Squash $0.88/lb

Georgia Yellow Peaches $0.99/lb

Romaine, Green or Red Leaf Lettuce $0.88 each

Simply Orange Juice (59 oz) $3 - (only OJ I like!)

So Delicious Coconut Milk Creamer (16 oz) $1.50
Use $1 coupon from 5/5 Smart Source insert
$.50 after coupon

Zevia Soda (6 pack cans) 3 for $10
Use $1 store coupon printable
Use $2 coupon from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$0.33 after coupons

Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal (9-15 oz) $3.50
Use $0.50 store coupon printable
Use $1 printable manuf coupon
$2 after coupons (usually you can get a cheaper deal when Randalls puts them on special)

Ella's Kitchen Baby Food (3-3.5 oz) $1
Use $2/4 printable - must share to get this value else $1/4
$0.50 each after coupon

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Food Town - May 29th - Jun 4th

Food Town has about 26 locations in and around the Houston area.  Find out if you are close to one here. My Food Town Shopping 101 can be found here.

If you are, you can either shop in store, or take your ad to Walmart to price match.
You can get on their home mailer list by stopping in at your store and asking at the service desk to be added to the mailing list.  Then, you should get a 2 page homemailer every week.  In this mailer is a coupon good for a deal of the week that can be combined with manufacturer coupons for added savings.

Roma Tomatoes $0.69/lb

Baby Carrots (1 lb) $1.29

Calabacita Squash $0.69/lb

Post Pebbles (11 oz) $1.88
Use $0.75 coupon from inside packaging or blinkies(seen at Randalls)
$1.13 after coupon
*If you price match at Target or Walmart
Redeem .50 ibotta credit as well
$0.63 after ibotta, coupon and price match

Imperial Pure Cane Sugar (4 lb) $1.88
Use $1 coupon in homemailer ad with $10 additional purchase
Use $0.75 printable
$0.13 after coupons

Community Coffee (12 oz) $4.49
Use $2 coupon from 4/7 Smart Source insert (expires 6/2)
$2.49 after coupon

Dole Fruit Squish'ems (4 ct) $1.88
Use $1 coupon from 4/21 Smart Source insert or $1 printable
$0.88 each after coupon

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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Totino's Party Pizza as low as .35 each - Kroger

I was at Kroger and noticed the buy 4 participating items, get $2 oynso catalina is still going on (through 5/29) and is valid on Totino's Party Pizza.  If the Mexican Style is sold at Kroger(sorry I didn't know at the time that was the only coupon out to check) then you can get 4 pizzas for as low as .35 each after catalina.

Go here and print 4 .40/1 coupon for the Mexican Style pizza (requires two computers)

4 x $1.25 = $5
Use 4 .40/1 coupons (-$1.60)
$3.40 out of pocket, earn $2 oynso back
$1.40 for 4 or .35 each

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Quick $8 Moneymaker for New ibotta users or some good deals for current members


If you have not joined ibotta yet, now is the best time to do so.  For a limited time, ibotta is offering a $10 bonus for signing up and redeeming just 5 offers within the first two weeks of sign up.

Here are some right now you can do and get your $10 quickly:
Kroger

Kool Aid (6-8 qt) canister $1
Redeem .50 ibotta credit
$0.50 after ibotta credit

Dial bar soap 2 pack $0.88
Use .35 coupon from 4/28 Red Plum insert (this coupon expires today)
Redeem .50 ibotta credit
$0.03 after ibotta credit and coupon

Randalls
C&H Sugar (4 lb) $2.49 with in ad coupon
Use $.50 coupon from 3/17 Red Plum insert
Submit for .50 ibotta offer
$0.99 after coupon and ibotta

Mio Liquid Water Enhancer $2.49 after in ad coupon
Use $1 tearpad
Submit for $1 ibotta offer
$0.49 after coupon and ibotta

Target
Buy Clear Men Scalp Therapy $5.99
Buy Clear Scalp and Hair Beauty Therapy Ultra Shea Nourishment Balm $4.99
Use $2 off Clear Men Scalp Target mobile coupon
Use 5% cartwheel offer for Clear Men's scalp therapy (-.20)
Use buy Clear Mens Scalp, get free Clear Scalp Hair Beauty Therapy (-$4.99)
Redeem $1.25 ibotta offer for Clear Mens and $1.25 ibotta offer for Clear Scalp balm
$1.29 for both after coupons and ibotta credits

That gets you your 5 offers(actually 6) for $3.30 cost above regular ibotta offers BUT then you will get the $10 bonus.
You should also qualify for the May flowers offer, redeem 4 offers, get $2 bonus.
So a profit of $8.70 just for signing up and doing the offers listed above!  WOW, super easy money

*Another offer I just noticed
Walmart
Folgers Custom Roast 39.1 oz $6.98 through Monday
Use $1.50 printable
Redeem $1.50 ibotta credit
$3.98 for a huge canister of coffee (this is better per oz then the offer starting at Walgreens tomorrow)

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Kingsford Charcoal at Walmart - pretty good deal

If you are in need of some Charcoal, you might want to find your way to Walmart no later than Monday.   They are having a Memorial Day sale that is actually cheaper by the lb then the promo at Lowe's.

Walmart is selling a 2 pack of 15 lb bags for just $6.98.  This comes to just .23/lb.  (The Lowe's offer is 40 lbs for $9.99 or .25/lb)
This is a one time offer and not the standard size they carry so look for a pallet in the front part of the store not the garden center and be sure you are picking up the 15 lb bags NOT the 13.3 lbs.

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Earn 5 free Box Tops for Education for your school - Facebook

This offer is super easy, just click over to facebook and search for your school.  Once you find your school, click submit and earn 5 free box tops for your local school.  If you don't have a school you are supporting currently, feel free to pick one to sponsor as it is super easy and your school will earn .50 for each person that takes the minute to participate.

Hurry, as this offer expires May 26th.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Sweet Deal on Banana Boat sunscreen @ Target - Summer is coming!

There is a pretty sweet deal on Banana Boat sunscreen at Target this week.

First off, there is a gift card deal for a $5 gift card when you buy 2 participating sunscreens.
Stack this offer with coupons to score a really GREAT deal!

2 Banana Boat Sunscreen @ $6.49 = $12.98
Use $3.25/2 printable manuf coupon
Use $2/2 Target printable (there are 2 varieties!)
Use the Cartwheel offer for 5% off (after Target coupons) -.55 off 2
=$7.18 at register, earn $5 gift card
Final cost : $2.18 after all discounts and gift cards

With summer coming up, I am gonna try to stock up :D

Thanks SD and my Houston Coupon buds for making me look into this :D

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Kroger AD - May 22nd - 28th

Kroger coupon policy can be found here.
My Kroger 101 shopping guide can be found here.

2x fuel points on qualifying grocery purchases, loadable coupon as well as in ad coupon with scannable barcode

Seedless Watermelon $3.77

Personal Size Watermelons $2.50

Blue Bell Ice Cream $3.99
$2.99 after coupon
Limit 2 with $10 additional purchase

Kool Aid (6-8 qt) canister $1
Redeem .50 ibotta credit
$0.50 after ibotta credit

Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (18 oz) $1
Use $1/3 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source insert
$2/3 or .67 each after coupon wyb 3

Van Camp's Pork and Beans (15 oz) $0.50
Use $0.35 coupon from 5/5 Smart Source insert
$0.15 after coupon

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Free 21 oz Sweet Tea for Raising Cane's Caniac Club Members

If you are a Caniac Club Member already, you might want to note, you should be getting an email letting you know there is a free sweet tea already loaded to your card.  Coupon is good through close of business on 5-29 and has no other purchase requirement. Woo Hoo!

And, if you feel like putting in your vote for who should win the Throwdown, go here on facebook and take your vote toward lemonade vs sweet tea.  Voting is not required nor does it change the fact that the card has a sweet tea loaded (cause everyone knows sweet tea is AWESOME!)
Enjoy :D


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Costco Membership offer $55 with $50 worth of coupons included

I know several friends who have been discussing getting a Costco membership for the over the counter meds pricing alone.  If you have been considering a membership, Zulily is making an offer you cannot refuse.  Pay $55 for a one year membership and you will also receive coupons for:
  • Free Rotisserie Chicken
  • A case of Kirkland Signature Water (just in time for the start of Hurricane season)
  • 48 pack of batteries
Thanks Aliceson for the heads up.  I can't wait until Sugar Land gets their Costco built :D

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Houston Chronicle Home Delivery - As low as $26

I just received an email that Groupon is once again offering up their HOT Houston Chronicle subscription offer.
For just $25, you can receive Wednesday and Sunday home delivery for 26 weeks.  Opt for the whole year (52 weeks) and pay just $49.  I signed up last time this offer was available because it by far beats any rate offered now to new customers.

This offer is for new customers only and only 1 per person.  You have to not have had home delivery for at least 30 days to be eligible for this offer.

*If you are a current subscriber and still have that awesome $0.50 rate they offered a few years ago, be sure to call to see if you can renew at that rate, some of my readers have been lucky and been able to continue that offer.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Randalls Ad Highlights- May 22nd - 28th


Randalls is located in Houston and Austin area and Tom Thumb is located in Dallas area. The ads are typically about the same for all 3 and other Safeway affiliates.

Randalls will double up to .50 and triple up to .39 one identical coupon. Other coupons are accepted at face value. You can read their coupon policy here.
My Randalls 101 shopping guide can be found here.

2X Gas Reward Points on groceries through Jun 15th *you must load the J4U coupon to your card for this offer to start doubling your points.

Im tired so this might not be a full list, but these are ALL certainly note worthy!!!

C&H Sugar (4 lb) $2.49 with in ad coupon
Use $.50 coupon from 3/17 Red Plum insert
Submit for .50 ibotta offer
$0.99 after coupon and ibotta

Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce $1.59
Use $1 printable coupon
Submit for $.75 ibotta offer (I think it expires tomorrow but I am not sure because I already redeemed mine)
Better than free after ibotta

Capri Sun (10 pack) $1.79 after in ad coupon
Use $.50 J4U loadable
Submit for $1 ibotta offer (mine is for Roaring waters only and expires 5/24 so you need to do soon)
$0.29 after coupon and ibotta

Mio Liquid Water Enhancer $2.49 after in ad coupon
Use $1 tearpad
Submit for $1 ibotta offer
$0.49 after coupon and ibotta

Lucerne cream cheese (8 oz brick) $.49 with in ad coupon
Limit 4

Kraft mac and cheese .89
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/5 SS (regional)
.39 each after coupon wyb 2

Heinz ketchup (32-34 oz) $1.79 each with in ad coupon
Limit 2
Use $.50 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source insert
$0.79 after first coupon doubles

Snyder's Pretzels (8-8.5 oz) $1.99 with in ad coupon
Use $1 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source insert (if flavored pieces are included)
$0.99 after coupon

Will finish this up tomorrow and repost, need my rest for tonight

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Fiesta AD - May 22nd - 28th


Fiesta takes coupons but does not double or triple. Also, Fiesta does not accept internet printed coupons. Fiesta has locations in Houston, Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth. To find a store near you, go here.
I believe Fiesta ads do vary in price slightly depending on the local competition. Prices listed reflect what is in my store ad.
An Anon commenter informed me the ads ARE online, but you have to use store locator and enter your zip code then you can view it, thanks JDB.

Zucchini Squash $0.99/lb

Fresh Asparagus $2.99/lb

Pork Sirloin Chops $0.99/lb
Limit 2 with $10 additional purchase

Fryer Leg Quarters $0.79/lb
Limit 2 with $10 additional purchase

Van Camp's Pork & Beans (15 oz) $0.59
Use $0.35 coupon from 5/5 Smart Source insert
$0.24 after coupon

French's Worcestershire Sauce (10 oz) $0.99
Use $0.40 coupon from 3/17 Smart Source insert
$0.59 after coupon

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Aldi's Ad - May 22nd - May 28th

Strawberries (1 lb) $0.99

Blueberries (6 oz) $1.19

Seedless Watermelons $3.99

Friendly Farms Milk $1.89

Goldhen eggs (Grade A dozen) $0.79

Baker's Corner Marshmallows (10 oz) $0.89

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HEB Ad - May 22nd - 28th


Prices are from my store ad.

Please remember Heb has regional ads and they can vary greatly in meat and produce prices, so please go online and view your local zip code to confirm you have the same prices as my ad. I have noticed a variance in stores just 3 miles apart.
My Heb shopping 101 can be found here.
Please note HEB no longer allows the stacking of their yellow coupons with promise of a new digital program that does not look promising from what I have seen so far and is currently only available in College Station.

Texas Grown Corn 6 for $1
Limit 12

Seedless Watermelons $2.98 each

Salad Tomatoes $0.58/lb

Limes 10 for $1

Heb Seasoned Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Pork for Fajitas $1.97/lb
Limit 1 packages with $10 additional purchase

Hamburger Helper $1
Use $0.75/3 coupon from 4/21 Smart Source insert
$0.75 each after coupon wyb 3

Edward's Frozen Dessert Singles (2 ct) $1
Use $0.60 coupon from 5/19 Smart Source
$0.40 each after coupon

French's Yellow Mustard (8 oz) $1
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$0.50 each after coupon wyb 2

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Food Town AD - May 22nd - 28th

Food Town has about 26 locations in and around the Houston area.  Find out if you are close to one here. My Food Town Shopping 101 can be found here.

If you are, you can either shop in store, or take your ad to Walmart to price match.
You can get on their home mailer list by stopping in at your store and asking at the service desk to be added to the mailing list.  Then, you should get a 2 page homemailer every week.  In this mailer is a coupon good for a deal of the week that can be combined with manufacturer coupons for added savings.

Cucumbers 5 for $1

Sweet Carrots (5 lbs) $1.99

Jumbo Carrots $0.39/lb (better deal!)

French's Mustard (14 oz) $0.99
Use $1/2 from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$0.49 each after coupon when you buy 2

Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip (30 oz) $2.33
Use $1 coupon from homemailer ad with $10 additional purchase
$1.33 after coupon

Yakisoba noodle bowls (3.84-4.05) 2/$1
Use $0.50 from 2/10 or 5/19 Smart Source insert
Free after coupon

Ortega taco seasoning mix (1.25 oz) 8/$1
Use $.50/2 coupon from 4/21 Smart Source insert
Free after coupon

Pom Wonderful Pomegranate Juice (8 oz) $0.99
Use $0.50 coupon from 4/28 Smart Source insert
$0.49 after coupon

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (13-14 oz) Reg, Beef or Angus Beef $1.69
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/12 Red Plum insert
$1.19 each after coupon when you buy 2


Chinet Paper Plates (12-36 ct) $0.99
Use $1 printable coupon (upon sign up)
Free after coupon


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Free Terabyte At Flickr


Announced today, Yahoo's photo sharing and management site now gives you a free terabyte.

What is a terabyte? About 500,000 pictures.

Five. Hundred. Thousand.

Free.

Posted by Eric

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Decent Double Dip at Walgreens - Free Neosporin


If you are like me, you might have some $7 register rewards from the week before last that is about to expire.  If so, you might want to make it down to Walgreens today, as this is a one day only deal.

Neosporin .5 oz is buy 1 get 1 50% off, ending today
Starting tomorrow, Neosporin is on sale for $3.99, buy 2 get 2000 points ($2 value min)

For today only, the sale is stacking as follows:
First one rings up $3.99 sale price that starts tomorrow
$1.99 for the second one - taking the 50% sale for this week
=$5.98
Use 2 $2 coupon here and here
You will pay $1.98 but get 2000K points back

I combined this with the Crest toothpaste deal from this week
2/$7 - 2 $1 insert = $5 earn $5 register reward

Since I was using my $7 register reward, I had to throw in a "filler" item so I chose the gelatin since there is a 3/$1 in ad coupon.

But don't forget, both these deals must be done today only :D

Thanks Ivonne

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Randalls ad May 15th - 21st


Randalls is located in Houston and Austin area and Tom Thumb is located in Dallas area. The ads are typically about the same for all 3 and other Safeway affiliates.

Randalls will double up to .50 and triple up to .39 one identical coupon. Other coupons are accepted at face value. You can read their coupon policy here.
My Randalls 101 shopping guide can be found here.

2X Gas Reward Points on groceries through Jun 15th *you must load the J4U coupon to your card for this offer to start doubling your points.

Chobani Greek Yogurt (6 oz) $1
Use $0.30 printable
$0.10 after first coupon triples

Nature Sweet Cherub Tomatoes (10 oz) Buy 1 get 1 free
*does not list a price

Fresh Express Spinach or Garden Plus Salads (9-16 oz) buy 1 get 1 free
*does not list a price

Dr Pepper or 7 UP (2 liter) $0.59 each, limit 6
Use b1g1 free printable - if Dr Pepper ten is included
$.59 each wyb 2 or .30 each

Pantry Essentials Milk $2.50

Balance Bar (1.79 oz) $1
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/12 RP insert
$.50 each after coupon wyb 2

$5 Friday
Lucerne Butter (16 oz)  $2.50 each

Purina Cat Chow (6.3 lb) $5
Use $1 coupon from 4/21 SS insert
$4 after coupon

I know I Missed a lot cause I am getting tired, will post more when I am able to walk the store and get the hidden deals :D

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Foodarama ad May 15th - 21st



Foodarama has 10 locations in and around the Houston area. Find the store nearest you here.
Foodarama has supplied me with their coupon policy, found here.
My Foodarama 101 shopping guide can be found here.
*Probably will just post some quick highlights since I have added other stores, they are very similar to Food Town and Sellers Bros and not many readers use my Foodarama matchups

Cucumbers 5 for $1

Persian Limes 20 for $1

White Onions 3 lbs for $1

Borden Shredded or Chunk Cheese (8 oz) $1.69

Red Gold Tomatoes .50
Use .50/2 printable
$.25 each after coupon wyb 2

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water (2.6 oz pouch) $0.69 with in store coupon

Kraft Mac & Cheese $0.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/5 SS insert (regional)
$0.49 each after coupon

Fast Fixins (20-24 oz bags) Meatballs, Popcorn Chicken, or Breaded chicken nuggets, strips or patties $2.99
Use $1 printable or 3/24 Smart Source insert
$1.99 after coupon

Suavital Softener (56 oz) $1.99 with in store coupon
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Seller Bros ad May 15th - 21st


Sellers Bros has 12 grocery locations around Houston. Find one near you here. Sellers Bros advertises they double coupons up to .50.  I really like their produce prices as they are really hard to beat and we rarely have coupons for those. (They are awesome to price match at Walmart or Target :)
*I will probably just post quick highlights for Sellers Bros as I don't have many readers that get value from this store and I have added Sprouts and Aldi to the line up

Haas Avocados 5 for $1

Salad Size tomatoes .50/lb

Watermelon $2.50

Kid Size Navel Oranges 8 for $1

Mexican Squash $0.67/lb

Folgers Coffee (10.3-12 oz, select varities) $2.99
Use $1.50 printable
$1.49 each after printable

You can find their coupon policy here.
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Sprouts Ad - May 15th - 22nd


Sprouts is new to the area so here are a few key things to note until I can get my Sprouts 101 post created.

Sprouts does accept coupons and even offers printable store coupons on their website.
I have been told by my friend Coupon Kristin that they do accept store coupons with manufacturer coupons.
Sprouts offers a reusable bag discount.   Just bring in your reusable bags and earn .05 discount for each used
And finally, keep in mind Wednesday are double ad days and both this weeks AND last weeks ad  prices are still good for Wednesday ONLY, after that just this weeks ad prices are valid.
*In the event the same item is higher priced in one ad, the lowest price is the one that takes effect.

And here are this weeks deals in the ad, good for Katy store.(and possibly Cypress)

Yellow Corn 6 for $1

California Cherries $2.99/lb

Broccoli Crowns $0.77/lb

Romaine, Green or Red Leaf Lettuce $.77 each

Fuji, Braeburn or Cameo Apples $0.77/lb

Grape Tomatoes (1 pint) $1.50

Cauliflower $1.50

Farm Fresh Boneless Chicken Sale 50% off
Any size package

Organic Green or Red Leaf lettuce $1.29 each

USDA Choice Rump Roast or London Broil $2.99/lb

Lots of lines of products 25-35% off this week, see ad for details

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HEB ad - May 15th - 21st


Prices are from my store ad.

Please remember Heb has regional ads and they can vary greatly in meat and produce prices, so please go online and view your local zip code to confirm you have the same prices as my ad. I have noticed a variance in stores just 3 miles apart.
My Heb shopping 101 can be found here.
Please note HEB no longer allows the stacking of their yellow coupons with promise of a new digital program that does not look promising from what I have seen so far and is currently only available in College Station.

Hass Avocados 4 for $1

Seedless Watermelons $2.98 each

Cucumbers 3 for $1

White Onions $.39/lb

Whole White Mushrooms (8 oz) $0.97

Country Style Pork Ribs or Pork Steaks (bone in, Boston butt cut value pack) $1/lb
Limit 2 pkgs of each with $10 additional purchase


Sanderson Farms Whole Chicken (Grade A) $0.77/lb

Limit 2 pkgs of each with $10 additional purchase

Dr Pepper Ten (2 liter) $1
Use buy 1 get 1 free printable
$0.50 each after coupon wyb 2

HEB Bake Shop  Hot Dog or Plain or Seeded Hamburger Buns (8 ct) $1

Hamburger or Tuna Helper $1
Use $1/3 coupon from 4/21 SS insert or printable
$0.67 each after coupon wyb 3

Budget Saver Frozen Monster Pops (12 ct) $1
Use $1/2 homemailer or $.50/1 homemailer
$0.50 each after homemailer
*To get on homemailer list, sign up here

Kool Aid Jammers (10 pack) $1.88
Redeem $0.50 ibotta credit
$1.38 after ibotta



Buy Energizer batteries AA or AAA 8 pack, C or D 4 pack or 9V 2pack
Get free gallon of HEB milk with in store coupon
Use $1 coupon from 4/21 Smart Source insert
Cost ~ $5.49 for gal of milk and batteries

HCF Regular Liquid Bleach (96 oz) $1

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Food Town ad May 15th - 21st

Food Town has about 26 locations in and around the Houston area.  Find out if you are close to one here. My Food Town Shopping 101 can be found here.

If you are, you can either shop in store, or take your ad to Walmart to price match.
You can get on their home mailer list by stopping in at your store and asking at the service desk to be added to the mailing list.  Then, you should get a 2 page homemailer every week.  In this mailer is a coupon good for a deal of the week that can be combined with manufacturer coupons for added savings.

Roma Tomatoes $0.69/lb

Calabacita Squash $0.89/lb

Red Gold Tomatoes (14.5 oz) $0.50 each
Use $0.50/2 printable - prints ad on page after coupon
$0.25 each after coupon wyb 2

Casa Fiesta Refried Beans (15 oz) $0.50

Emeril's Cooking Spray (6 oz) $0.99

Dr Pepper Ten (2 liter) $0.99
Use Buy one Get one free printable
$.49 each after coupon wyb 2

Kraft Mac & Cheese (7.5 oz) $.99
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/5 Smart Source insert (regional)
$.49 each after coupon wyb 2

Philadelphia Spreadable Cream Cheese (8 oz tub) $1.99
Use $1 printable
$0.99 after coupon

Jennie-O Turkey Franks (12 oz) $0.99
Use $0.55/2 printable
$0.72 each after coupon wyb 2

Brut A/P/Deodorant (2-2.5 oz) $0.99
Use $1 coupon from 5/12 Smart Source insert
Free after coupon

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Fiesta Ad May 15th - 21st


Fiesta takes coupons but does not double or triple. Also, Fiesta does not accept internet printed coupons. Fiesta has locations in Houston, Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth. To find a store near you, go here.
I believe Fiesta ads do vary in price slightly depending on the local competition. Prices listed reflect what is in my store ad.
An Anon commenter informed me the ads ARE online, but you have to use store locator and enter your zip code then you can view it, thanks JDB.

Texas Yellow Onions .50/lb

Green Cabbage $0.44/lb

Romaine, Red, or Green Leaf lettuce $0.69

Fuji Apples .99/lb

Country Style Pork Shoulder Ribs $1.29/lb
Limit 2 with $10 purchase

Tabasco Red Pepper Sauce (2 oz) $0.99 with .25 in store coupon
*If you price match at Walmart, you can also use the .55 printable making final price $0.44

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Aldi's Ad May 15th - 21st

Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb package) $0.69

Iceberg Lettuce $0.69

Strawberries (1 lb) $0.99

Seedless Watermelons $3.99

Pineapple $0.99

Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (5 lb bags) $1.69/lb

Friendly Farms Milk $1.89

Goldhen eggs (Grade A dozen) $0.79

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Monday, May 13, 2013

BzzAgent - The Draftmark Tap System Review



It's product review time! Starring, BEER!

A few weeks ago my wife (aka: KatyCouponers) sends me this text: "Do you want a beer draft system?"

I nearly passed out. The answer to this question will always be "yes". Except with a 24 ft U-Haul's worth of enthusiasm.

I brew my own beer. I love my home brews. And every homebrewer's dream is to have something called a kegerator (or keezer depending on... oh you don't care). This is a diy project where you have beers on tap in your own house. It's expensive, annoys wives all over the planet, and mostly an awesome way to spend money you can't get back. I want one so bad...

So she sends me that text. It's not what I'm thinking. And it was rhetorical anyway. This puppy shows up on my doorstep about a week later.



I've used small draft systems before. I have one designed for my home brew set up. I've used the Heineken draft keg thing. I've seen, but not tried, the Miller version too. This is AB/InBev's version. I wondered what took them so long to come up with their version of the mini-draft thing as the other two have been around so long, and from what I understand, have been quite successful. Well, for whatever reason, they finally did it and it's actually pretty awesome.

What am I, a craft beer lovin' home brew dude, doing with a Budweiser product? For starters, AB/InBev, the largest brewing company in the world, owns a ton of craft breweries. And for this system, they offer up a number of decently satisfying beers for even a beer snob like me. My wife bought Bass Ale for this review.



The system is almost idiot proof. I say almost because nothing is completely idiot proof. But this is pretty close. You charge the battery like you do your phone. You pop it on the back. You open the front. You stick the tap, which comes with the refill, in it's holder. You drop the jug o' beer in and *click* it in place. Then close it. Tap yourself a cold one. And then a second. And then a third. Pace yourself! You empty it already? Got another refill? Open this sucker up, take the empty out. Repeat as often as necessary.

The beer lasts about a month after opening because it never comes into contact with air. The beer is actually inside a bag inside the bottle. The air is pumped into the in-between space like a collapsed lung. A delicious easy to drink collapsed lung.


If my instructions are not sufficient for figuring this thing out, the box, the beer, the everything is covered in steps 1-5 for easy reference. Still can't quite get it? Visit their website at www.draftmark.com/ for their instructional videos.

Pull the tap all the way, or you'll end up with a foamy head like this.

The jug is one gallon and comes in Budweiser, Bass Ale, Michelob Amber Bock, Shock Top Belgian White, Shock Top Wheat IPA, and most recently Goose Island Honkers Ale & Goose Island IPA. You can get about eleven 11 oz. pours for about the same price as a 12-pack. The advantages here are that you create less clutter, serve draft beer, and you'll probably be nominated for some kind of humanitarian award by your guests.

Written by Eric - in case you hadn't already figured that out
Disclosure by Stephanie - Draftmark System was provided by BzzAgent in order to review.  Refill was purchased by myself so TABC cannot shut BzzAgent down.  This whole review was written by Eric not myself and all opinions and not coerced in any way by a 3rd party.  And in my defense I have never stopped him from getting a kegerator as I actually had roommates in College that had one :P

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Chick Fil A Winners Announced



OH my! So I somehow forgot to close this auction before I left on my business trip and just stumbled upon the stack of cards for the giveaway. So, for the 4 winners, please use the contact me link to email your mailing address so you can get your 3 free salads. Again, super sorry.


1. Janie A :) 
2. Tanique 
3. Melissa D in TX 
4. SShallenbu


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