Sorry I didn't post last week! There are some good deals this week and don't forget that last week's ad is in effect for just today (7/27).
Red Seedless grapes: $0.88 per pound.
Cantaloupe: $0.88 each. Don't forget to weigh and get the most for your money!
Bell Peppers: $0.88 each. Again, don't forget to weigh.
Green Beans: $0.88 per pound.
Sweet yellow or white nectarines: $0.88 per pound.
Italian or yellow squash: $0.88 per pound.
1 lb of baby carrots: $0.88 each.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: $1.88 per pound.
Organic Romaine Lettuce: $0.99 each.
Thanks and happy shopping!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
E-mealz
I have recently begun looking at Dave Ramsey's financial program and have planned to commit to the program in the very near future. He recommends several companies, and one I saw was "e-mealz". They have weekly menus planned for a number of different stores based on the weekly sales. So, this can go hand-in-hand with the couponing if you are pressed for time. You could probably spend a grand total of about 15 minutes per week clipping the coupons you need and printing out the weekly planned menu which includes a detailed list of what you need to buy at the store. This appeals to me...with the school year rapidly approaching and my impending return to part-time work, I won't be able to spend hours thinking about what I can get for the cheapest price and still put complete meals on the table. So, I signed up. I will update you on how it goes - you can get a store-specific list or a list that is generalized for any store (but this won't necessarily be based on any sales). I didn't see Vons on the list, so I went for the "any store" list. I may switch though - they also have Ralphs and Walmart specific lists. I am going to give it a try for a couple weeks to see if I need to switch.
If you would like to check it out:
As a favor to me, I would love it, if you do decide to sign up, if you would do it through that link above...I will get referral rewards! ;-)
Thanks!
If you would like to check it out:
As a favor to me, I would love it, if you do decide to sign up, if you would do it through that link above...I will get referral rewards! ;-)
Thanks!
Walmart 7/17
I love and I hate Walmart. ;-) They give you the extra on coupons if the value of the product is under the value of the coupon (and sometimes I will buy things just to get the money out of them!)...but they are Walmart.
So here are some of the good deals this week (if these match up to our prices here):
Reach floss, $0.88. $1/1 from 4/17 SS. (Note: THIS is where to buy floss! Don't EVER buy floss anywhere else. Profit of 12 cents on each one. Give them away if you need to!)
Advil, 10ct. $1.84 each. $4/2 from 5/22 SS. Profit of $0.16 on each one. (Another note: I did NOT clip this coupon, and I am regretting it every time I see this deal. CLIP ALL THE COUPONS!)
Sensodyne pronamel, travel size, $0.97 each. $1/1 any size from 5/15 RP. Profit of $0.03 each.
Benadryl itch relief stick (great for purses and/or travel first aid kits), $2.28. $2/1 from 6/19 RP. Final Price = $0.28
John Frieda Full Repair Styler, $5.97. $5/1 from 6/5 SS. Final price = $0.97.
M&Ms chocolate candies, $0.50. $0.75/2 from 7/10 RP. Final price = $0.13 (good one to stock up on for movie theater excursions!)
Of course walmart always has some pretty good deals, but those are the best. Thanks for looking and happy shopping!
So here are some of the good deals this week (if these match up to our prices here):
Reach floss, $0.88. $1/1 from 4/17 SS. (Note: THIS is where to buy floss! Don't EVER buy floss anywhere else. Profit of 12 cents on each one. Give them away if you need to!)
Advil, 10ct. $1.84 each. $4/2 from 5/22 SS. Profit of $0.16 on each one. (Another note: I did NOT clip this coupon, and I am regretting it every time I see this deal. CLIP ALL THE COUPONS!)
Sensodyne pronamel, travel size, $0.97 each. $1/1 any size from 5/15 RP. Profit of $0.03 each.
Benadryl itch relief stick (great for purses and/or travel first aid kits), $2.28. $2/1 from 6/19 RP. Final Price = $0.28
John Frieda Full Repair Styler, $5.97. $5/1 from 6/5 SS. Final price = $0.97.
M&Ms chocolate candies, $0.50. $0.75/2 from 7/10 RP. Final price = $0.13 (good one to stock up on for movie theater excursions!)
Of course walmart always has some pretty good deals, but those are the best. Thanks for looking and happy shopping!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
CVS Shopping 7/17-7/23
*REVISED 7/17*
Nothing is really catching my eye that I *need* this week...we have lots of free/cheap toothbrushes and toothpaste, so not sure if I will even go to CVS next week, but we will see if something pops up that I need. So far, here's what the best deals are in store for next week:
FREE Oral B Indicator Toothbrush - Buy 1, get $1 ECB. Sale price is 1.99. Coupon for $2/2 from 7/3 p&g. Limit 2.
John Frieda Full Repair Styler, $6. $5/1 from 6/5 SS. Final price is $1. (Walmart beats this by 3 cents.)
Crest Cavity, Tartar control, Cool Gel, or Scope Toothpaste, on sale for 1.99. Buy 1, get $1 in ECB. $0.75/1 Crest toothpaste from 7/3 and 6/5 P&G. Final price = 0.25.
Pantene Pro V Shampoo, conditioner, or Styler, $3.49. $3/2 from 6/19 SS. $2 ECB when you buy 2. Final price = $0.99 each.
Zhu zhu pets on sale for $2 each. (stocking stuffers? Not sure if I want these little "rodents" around my house...at any rate, it is never too early to start thinking about getting toys on sale in anticipation of the end of the year!)
Paper mate pens, 10 pk for $0.50 each.
Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus Proskin, Embrace, or Spa Breeze razor, 1ct. $9.99. Buy 1, get $4 ECB. $4/1 Fusion Proglide (6/5 PG) or $2/1 Venus Razor (6/5 PG, 7/3 PG, 6/19 Redplum). Final = $1.99 for proglide or $3.99 for venus.
Chex Mix, $1.00. $0.50/1 from 7/10SS. Final price = $0.50.
V8 Splash, $2.66. $1.50/2 from 6/26. Final price = $1.16.
Crystal Light Drink Mix, $2.50. $1/1 from 6/12 SS. Final price = $1.50.
I'll let you know if there is something else that looks good and if I end up going!
Nothing is really catching my eye that I *need* this week...we have lots of free/cheap toothbrushes and toothpaste, so not sure if I will even go to CVS next week, but we will see if something pops up that I need. So far, here's what the best deals are in store for next week:
FREE Oral B Indicator Toothbrush - Buy 1, get $1 ECB. Sale price is 1.99. Coupon for $2/2 from 7/3 p&g. Limit 2.
John Frieda Full Repair Styler, $6. $5/1 from 6/5 SS. Final price is $1. (Walmart beats this by 3 cents.)
Crest Cavity, Tartar control, Cool Gel, or Scope Toothpaste, on sale for 1.99. Buy 1, get $1 in ECB. $0.75/1 Crest toothpaste from 7/3 and 6/5 P&G. Final price = 0.25.
Pantene Pro V Shampoo, conditioner, or Styler, $3.49. $3/2 from 6/19 SS. $2 ECB when you buy 2. Final price = $0.99 each.
Zhu zhu pets on sale for $2 each. (stocking stuffers? Not sure if I want these little "rodents" around my house...at any rate, it is never too early to start thinking about getting toys on sale in anticipation of the end of the year!)
Paper mate pens, 10 pk for $0.50 each.
Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus Proskin, Embrace, or Spa Breeze razor, 1ct. $9.99. Buy 1, get $4 ECB. $4/1 Fusion Proglide (6/5 PG) or $2/1 Venus Razor (6/5 PG, 7/3 PG, 6/19 Redplum). Final = $1.99 for proglide or $3.99 for venus.
Chex Mix, $1.00. $0.50/1 from 7/10SS. Final price = $0.50.
V8 Splash, $2.66. $1.50/2 from 6/26. Final price = $1.16.
Crystal Light Drink Mix, $2.50. $1/1 from 6/12 SS. Final price = $1.50.
I'll let you know if there is something else that looks good and if I end up going!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Henry's this week 7/13 to 7/20
Don't forget that last week's list applies on Wednesday 7/13 (double-ad wednesdays). Some of the best deals I can see are:
Yellow or white nectarines, $0.88 per pound.
Red potatoes, 2 lbs for $1. [Note about this: This is most likely a marketing ploy to make you think you need to buy at least 2 lbs to get the price. However, there is nothing in the ad that says you have to buy 2 lbs. So really this is $0.50 a lb. unless it says something on the sign in the store.]
Yellow onions, 3 lbs for $1. [see note above]
White mushrooms, $0.99 each. [I like this deal - I make a really great mushroom gravy to put on top of pork chops. Let me know if you want it. Not exactly lo-cal, but really yummy. Probably would be good on chicken, too!]
Broccoli crowns, $0.99 per pound.
Chicken half breast, bone-in, $0.88 per pound.
Chicken and pork sausage, $2.99 per pound.
Organic Cameo Apples, $0.77 per pound. **This is a good deal****
Organic Packham Pears, $0.97 per pound.
Friday - Sunday deals:
8 ears of corn for $2.
On-the-vine tomatoes, $0.99 per pound.
Happy Shopping to you!
Yellow or white nectarines, $0.88 per pound.
Red potatoes, 2 lbs for $1. [Note about this: This is most likely a marketing ploy to make you think you need to buy at least 2 lbs to get the price. However, there is nothing in the ad that says you have to buy 2 lbs. So really this is $0.50 a lb. unless it says something on the sign in the store.]
Yellow onions, 3 lbs for $1. [see note above]
White mushrooms, $0.99 each. [I like this deal - I make a really great mushroom gravy to put on top of pork chops. Let me know if you want it. Not exactly lo-cal, but really yummy. Probably would be good on chicken, too!]
Broccoli crowns, $0.99 per pound.
Chicken half breast, bone-in, $0.88 per pound.
Chicken and pork sausage, $2.99 per pound.
Organic Cameo Apples, $0.77 per pound. **This is a good deal****
Organic Packham Pears, $0.97 per pound.
Friday - Sunday deals:
8 ears of corn for $2.
On-the-vine tomatoes, $0.99 per pound.
Happy Shopping to you!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
CSA Box from IECSA
OK - so here's the scoop on the CSA box:
Inland Empire CSA allows you to do a month-long trial period to see if you want to commit to buying more. The small box is $30 each, so the one-month trial would be $120 plus a $10 new member fee. (I was told this is plenty for a family and there definitely would be enough for us to split with my in-laws. Unless someone in your family is a vegetarian, there should be plenty.) The large box is $36 each, so the one-month trial would be $144 plus a $10 new member fee.
If you want to continue your subscription/pledge, you can extend it and pay for up to one year. It saves you about $300 by committing to that whole year up front - they discount it since you are helping the farms to pay their costs ahead. But it is a big chunk of change to pay: $1248 for the small box and $1560 for the large box. They also have shorter commitments: $364 for 13 weeks for the small box (this saves you $26) and $442 (saving $26) for 13 weeks for the large box.
I was also curious as to what you get in the box of fresh goodies. Their website does show what they are currently distributing and this week's produce includes: Apples, Arugula, Broccoli, Broccoli leaves, Carrots, Collard Greens, Grapefruit, Green garlic, Lemons, Mustard greens, Onions, Radishes, and Zucchini. So it isn't all strange veggies that kids may or may not enjoy. And anyway, you know what they say...when life gives you lemons... (couldn't pass up that one!)
I will let you know what our final decision is. If we do it, I might even post what we get each week and recipes I plan to use...Thanks and hope this helps.
Inland Empire CSA allows you to do a month-long trial period to see if you want to commit to buying more. The small box is $30 each, so the one-month trial would be $120 plus a $10 new member fee. (I was told this is plenty for a family and there definitely would be enough for us to split with my in-laws. Unless someone in your family is a vegetarian, there should be plenty.) The large box is $36 each, so the one-month trial would be $144 plus a $10 new member fee.
If you want to continue your subscription/pledge, you can extend it and pay for up to one year. It saves you about $300 by committing to that whole year up front - they discount it since you are helping the farms to pay their costs ahead. But it is a big chunk of change to pay: $1248 for the small box and $1560 for the large box. They also have shorter commitments: $364 for 13 weeks for the small box (this saves you $26) and $442 (saving $26) for 13 weeks for the large box.
I was also curious as to what you get in the box of fresh goodies. Their website does show what they are currently distributing and this week's produce includes: Apples, Arugula, Broccoli, Broccoli leaves, Carrots, Collard Greens, Grapefruit, Green garlic, Lemons, Mustard greens, Onions, Radishes, and Zucchini. So it isn't all strange veggies that kids may or may not enjoy. And anyway, you know what they say...when life gives you lemons... (couldn't pass up that one!)
I will let you know what our final decision is. If we do it, I might even post what we get each week and recipes I plan to use...Thanks and hope this helps.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
CVS Shopping 7/10-7/16
***REVISED 7/10***
Here are some of the best deals at CVS this week:
Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor Starter kit or 4 ct. Cartridges - get $3 ECB when you buy 1. $3 off coupon in Sunday's SmartSource insert. Final Price = $0.99. 86% savings.
Colgate kids toothpaste - $1.67 minus $0.75 off coupon from 6/26 Smartsource. Final price = 0.92. (Note: I usually don't get toothpaste unless it is free or close to free. However, I have NEVER been able to get kids toothpaste for free. Not sure why. So this is actually an ok deal.)**Daughter decided she didn't like Dora. Didn't get this item.**
Kelloggs Rice Krispies Cereal - $2 each, IP coupon for $1 off 2 boxes of Rice Krispies. Final price = $3 total or $1.50 each. (this isn't the BEST deal, but it ends up being about 50% less than regular price.)
The coupon kiosk is printing $3 off a $10 pain relief purchase. Advil is on sale for $7.99. CVS brand 20 ct. is also on sale for $3.99.
Crystal Light on sale, 2 for $5. $1 off 1 coupon from 6/12 Smartsource. Final price = 1.50 each.
Garnier Nutrisse, buy $15, get $5 ECB.
There are some other good deals on vitamins and other things that I don't need or don't get. Check out the lists on the websites on the Links page for any items you may need!
Here's how I did this morning:
2 boxes Rice Krispies, $2.50 each.
2 packages Crystal Light, $2.50 each.
1 Advil Liqui-gels, 80 ct., $7.99.
1 CVS liqui-gels ibuprofen, 20 ct., 3.79.
1 Red Vines, $0.99.
1 Bic Shimmer refill 4ct., $6.99
2 Garnier Nutrisse Moisture Rescue Gel Moisturizer, $5 each.
1 Garnier Nutrisse Moisture Rescue UV protection lotion, $5.
Total before Coupons = $46.91
Coupons:
1-$1/2 Rice Krispies
3-$1/1 Garnier Nutrisse facial moisturizer
2-$1/1 Crystal Light
1-$1/1 Advil 40ct or higher
1-$3/1 Bic shimmer razor
1-$0.75/1 Red Vines CVS Coupon from kiosk
1-$3/$10 pain relief purchase from kiosk
1-$5/$30 purchase from CVS email
$12 in ECBs from last week
Total out of pocket (OOP) = $16.16. 64% savings.
Walked away with $10 in ECBs for next week.
Here are some of the best deals at CVS this week:
Bic Soleil Shimmer Razor Starter kit or 4 ct. Cartridges - get $3 ECB when you buy 1. $3 off coupon in Sunday's SmartSource insert. Final Price = $0.99. 86% savings.
Colgate kids toothpaste - $1.67 minus $0.75 off coupon from 6/26 Smartsource. Final price = 0.92. (Note: I usually don't get toothpaste unless it is free or close to free. However, I have NEVER been able to get kids toothpaste for free. Not sure why. So this is actually an ok deal.)**Daughter decided she didn't like Dora. Didn't get this item.**
Kelloggs Rice Krispies Cereal - $2 each, IP coupon for $1 off 2 boxes of Rice Krispies. Final price = $3 total or $1.50 each. (this isn't the BEST deal, but it ends up being about 50% less than regular price.)
The coupon kiosk is printing $3 off a $10 pain relief purchase. Advil is on sale for $7.99. CVS brand 20 ct. is also on sale for $3.99.
Crystal Light on sale, 2 for $5. $1 off 1 coupon from 6/12 Smartsource. Final price = 1.50 each.
Garnier Nutrisse, buy $15, get $5 ECB.
There are some other good deals on vitamins and other things that I don't need or don't get. Check out the lists on the websites on the Links page for any items you may need!
Here's how I did this morning:
2 boxes Rice Krispies, $2.50 each.
2 packages Crystal Light, $2.50 each.
1 Advil Liqui-gels, 80 ct., $7.99.
1 CVS liqui-gels ibuprofen, 20 ct., 3.79.
1 Red Vines, $0.99.
1 Bic Shimmer refill 4ct., $6.99
2 Garnier Nutrisse Moisture Rescue Gel Moisturizer, $5 each.
1 Garnier Nutrisse Moisture Rescue UV protection lotion, $5.
Total before Coupons = $46.91
Coupons:
1-$1/2 Rice Krispies
3-$1/1 Garnier Nutrisse facial moisturizer
2-$1/1 Crystal Light
1-$1/1 Advil 40ct or higher
1-$3/1 Bic shimmer razor
1-$0.75/1 Red Vines CVS Coupon from kiosk
1-$3/$10 pain relief purchase from kiosk
1-$5/$30 purchase from CVS email
$12 in ECBs from last week
Total out of pocket (OOP) = $16.16. 64% savings.
Walked away with $10 in ECBs for next week.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Considering a CSA box
I am strongly considering buying a CSA pledge/share in the Inland Empire CSA. What is a CSA pledge, you ask? CSA = Community Supported Agriculture. This is a "share" in a locally-owned, organically managed farm. Every week or every other week you get a box of the available fresh produce - so you are only getting what is in season. This may mean you get some pretty strange veggies that you may not buy at the store. This is my only hesitation; since I have two small kids, I am not so sure how kale and similar oddities will go over with them. But part of being "green" is focusing on what is readily available during the current growing season. Plus, better to start early with trying new things, right?!
I will let you know what my final decision is and whether I go for it or not. I may split it with my in-laws which will make it more affordable. (FYI: a large box is about $36 each time and a small box is about $30 each time and you can do it every week or every other week. The local pickup is in Old Town La Quinta. They say a large box feeds two adults and a couple children, and a small box is meant for two adults. I am thinking the small box will do just fine, but, again, I will let you know what I decide and how it works out.) I am lucky to have a contact who works for this particular CSA, so I can ask some insider questions and find out some good answers for you all. Let me know if I can ask a specific question for you!
http://www.inlandempirecsa.com/
I will let you know what my final decision is and whether I go for it or not. I may split it with my in-laws which will make it more affordable. (FYI: a large box is about $36 each time and a small box is about $30 each time and you can do it every week or every other week. The local pickup is in Old Town La Quinta. They say a large box feeds two adults and a couple children, and a small box is meant for two adults. I am thinking the small box will do just fine, but, again, I will let you know what I decide and how it works out.) I am lucky to have a contact who works for this particular CSA, so I can ask some insider questions and find out some good answers for you all. Let me know if I can ask a specific question for you!
http://www.inlandempirecsa.com/
Henry's 7/6 to 7/13
Ok here goes! This week Henry's has only a couple really *great* deals that I could see:
Black plums, Yellow or White Peaches, and Yellow or White Nectarines are on sale for $0.49 per pound.
Green leaf or red leaf lettuce are $0.49 each. (Tip: weigh the lettuce to find the largest one - since it is not on a per pound basis, you want to maximize what you get for your money!)
Honeydew, Crenshaw, Canary, or Galia Melons are $0.49 per pound.
Boneless chicken breast tenders, family pack,1.88 per pound.
Angus super lean ground sirloin, family pack, 3.99 per pound.
Bulk roasted almonds, $3.99 per pound.
Organic red mangos, 0.99 each (again - weigh them to maximize cost per pound)
Organic strawberries and blueberries, 2 for $5 (not too bad for organic...)
Organic romaine lettuce, $0.99 each
That's all I really noticed...I usually never use coupons at Henry's, but mostly go there for the produce. GREEN LIVING TIP: don't forget to take your reusable bags - Henry's credits you 5 cents for every reusable bag used.
Black plums, Yellow or White Peaches, and Yellow or White Nectarines are on sale for $0.49 per pound.
Green leaf or red leaf lettuce are $0.49 each. (Tip: weigh the lettuce to find the largest one - since it is not on a per pound basis, you want to maximize what you get for your money!)
Honeydew, Crenshaw, Canary, or Galia Melons are $0.49 per pound.
Boneless chicken breast tenders, family pack,1.88 per pound.
Angus super lean ground sirloin, family pack, 3.99 per pound.
Bulk roasted almonds, $3.99 per pound.
Organic red mangos, 0.99 each (again - weigh them to maximize cost per pound)
Organic strawberries and blueberries, 2 for $5 (not too bad for organic...)
Organic romaine lettuce, $0.99 each
That's all I really noticed...I usually never use coupons at Henry's, but mostly go there for the produce. GREEN LIVING TIP: don't forget to take your reusable bags - Henry's credits you 5 cents for every reusable bag used.
My first post
Hello out there! I will be posting coupon matchups, recommended deals, and other tidbits here in the very near future. I will be making this blog specific to the Coachella Valley and the stores that we have available here. I would love to hear any feedback on what you would like to see here and what kind of information you would like to know. Like it says at the top, I also try to live as green as possible (even though our weather requires that our A/C is on 24/7 this time of year) and can also provide tips on how to reduce your consumption of resources and hopefully your bills too!
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