Fry's Mega Sale!

Our local store, Fry's, has their Mega sale this week and last week.  You can find these sales at Kroger, also.  These sales are a great way to stock up on items, especially shelf-stable items.  Even if you don't have any coupons, there are often low prices to take advantage of.  But, when you pair this sale with coupons, you can score some pretty awesome deals!

For this Mega sale, you would save $5 for every 5 participating items that you purchased.

I also grabbed some items that weren't on the Mega, but that I had coupons for and clearance items.

Some items you will notice in the picture are a 24 pack of water, lots of pop (hubby will take these to work - saves more money this way then him purchasing them through the vending machine), razors, deodorant, Tide, lots of Capri Suns, sausages and more.

I spent $60.33 and saved $77.86 - 57%!  Plus, I earned some fuel points!

I always aim to save 50% on my normal purchases - This one was a little more out of pocket because we were stocking up on certain items.

*The razors will be donated to the rescue mission, the deodorant and liners will be donated to the domestic violence shelter, and some of the food items will be donated to the food shelter.

My CVS Shopping Trip

I stopped in at CVS the other day and found a couple good deals.  My first stop, as always, is at their Coupon Center.  This is where you can scan your loyalty card, and more times then not, coupons will print!

I scored a couple coupons and went shopping.

CVS Sensitive Wipes were on clearance for $5.xx for over 300!  I had also scored a coupon for $1 off any CVS brand wipe purchase.
The paper towel was .79 - A coupon had printed at the coupon machine for .79 off one paper towel roll.
The two vitamins were $3.44 - Buy one, get one free!  A coupon had printed for $2 off any CVS vitamin purchase.
The Blistex were each .44 on clearance.

All together, I paid about $7.xx!

*The wipes and vitamins will be donated to a local domestic violence shelter.

*The Blistex will be used in gift baskets.

*The paper towel will stay with us.

My Goodwill Find - And, how I saved over $200!

I have been in the market for a new kitchen cart for a while now.  The ones I want are over $100, some are even over $200!  I figured I would be getting one for months, if I even do.

Then, I took a quick trip into one of our local Goodwills.  We have a lot of them here, and while some of the items are not so nice, we have found some very nice hidden treasures!

I found THIS for $7.99:

The picture really doesn't do it justice.  Though it is pretty plain, is is sturdy and does have working wheels.  I couldn't believe it was only $7.99.  I am going to paint it or stain it - Not sure yet.  But, I'll post a picture when it is all done and the total I spent!

It may not be the $200+ one I've had my eye on - But, I am so happy for the savings!

What a deal!

Today, we ventured out a little ways to a cute place called Superstition Ranch Market.  It was worth the drive.  They sell mostly produce items - Some are riper and would need to be eaten sooner, while others will potentially last over a week.  Though we have lived in the area for years, we had never heard of this market.  I saw someone posting about it online, and decided to check it out.

This is what our grocery trip consisted of:

• Spinach .59/bunch 
• Parsley .79 
• Lemons 3 @ .39/each 
• Onions 1.09 lbs @ .59/lb
• Plums .90 lbs @ $1/4lb
• Kale .79
• Broccoli Crowns .80 lbs @ .39/lb
• Apples Fuji 1.63 lb @ $1.19/lb
• Red Bell Peppers 7 @ 7/$1
• Green Onions .15/each
• Carrots 2 lb Bag @ $1.50
• Strawberries 1 lb 3 @ $1

Total (with tax): $10.11!

We managed to get five small plums for only .23!  Red bell peppers 7/$1!  A bunch of green onions for only .15!  Strawberries at .33/lb!  We were careful about what we picked out, and all of the produce looks very fresh.

I hope that this post gives you some inspiration and motivation to get out there and check out places that you may not have tried yet!

Back to School Savings Alert - Walgreens!

If you are shopping for back to school items, I would suggest checking out Walgreens!  Last week and this week, they have been offering some great deals on back to school items!  This week, they have folders 6/$1 as an example, and many more things.

Walgreens Ad

Click above and take a look at the ad to see the prices!

Are you shopping at discount stores?

About a year ago, my husband and I found a discount store nearby.  It was brand new, and they were offering an amazing price on eggs to get you in the door.  Through the months, we have continued to shop there and are always surprised by what they have.  We mainly use this store to "supplement" our groceries - They offer daily and weekly deals, and we usually take a trip there if some of them stick out to us.

This one in particular does have expired food, though the majority is not expired.  There are cans, bottles, boxes, frozen, household, dairy and produce products!

I have purchased a lot of items there to donate - Cereal cups for .25/each as an example.  These were donated to our local food bank.

You never know what you are going to find at the store, and that adds to the excitement.  If you are willing to look around, you can really find some great deals!  I recommend checking out your local discount store!

July, 2014 - Spent $18!

FREE PediaSure Powder - After mail-in rebate!

After picking up PediaSure Powder, you can submit a mail-in rebate to be reimbursed - Making it FREE!

You can see all the details HERE.

This is a great way to try out a new product!  

*You can always donate this to a shelter!

Seventh Generation Diapers!

I noticed at my local Fry's stores that they are putting all of their Seventh Generation diapers on clearance!  I saw some as low as $3.49, instead of the normal $14.99ish price!  This is a huge savings, and these are great diapers!

If you don't have a Fry's, you can check your local Kroger as they are an affiliate store.

These would be perfect for the little baby in your life, or even as a baby shower gift!

*The three packs I picked up are going towards Stork Supply, the Arizona organization I started.  That is about 90 diapers to help babies and parents in need!

I'm back!

Well, it has been a long year ...

There have been a lot of things going on in my personal life, and as a result, it has been harder for me to keep this blog updated!  However, I'm back!

Despite being busy, I have made it a priority to donate whenever possible.  Most recently, this meant multiple trips to the local animal shelter with my daughter.  Each time, we brought a large bag of cat liter and treats.  At the discount store nearby, the bags were on a sale that equaled a very large savings, so I picked up multiple bags.  The treats, as well.

I firmly believe that there is always a way to donate and give back to your community.  This does mean that you have to do it on a large scale, even just picking up one can of cat food or maybe you have a can of corn sitting in your pantry that you don't want anymore.  It can be one small thing that can make a difference.  Really.

I'm ready to get back to posting my scores and hoping to inspire you all to donate, too!

Toothbrushes - Great Donation Item!

Toothbrushes are a great donation item to different organizations.  A lot of the organizations that I donate to request these.  If you are a "couponer", then you have probably managed to get a lot of these for free.  While I have built up a small stash of toothbrushes, it has been quickly dwindling down as I hand them out to family and small donations.

While making a quick stop into Dollar Tree, I was happy to see that they had packs of four toothbrushes that were individually wrapped.  That makes them .25 each, which for me, is a stock up price anyways.  Since they are individually wrapped, they are much easier to donate to different organizations!  They not only had them in adult sizes, but child sizes, as well (3 to a pack).  You can donate these to shelters, Ronald McDonald House, troops over seas...

*I picked up about $10 worth, and mine will be heading to a local domestic violence shelter, our local rescue mission shelter, and also the Ronald McDonald House.

 

Amazon: Sodial Handbag Cosmetic Pocket Traveler

Amazon currently has a Sodial handbag organizer for your cosmetics and other items -

This is priced at $5.65 with free shipping - It does ship from overseas, so it may take a while to get to you.

Goodwill Clearance - Donation Opportunity!

Today, the Goodwill Clearance Center had a very cool sale going on -

They price their clothing by the POUND - Yes, the pound!  Instead of the normal .69 a pound price, they had it for .49!

This was my first time at this clearance center.  It was not very organized and you had to dig around, but it was fun!  I managed to find some nice clothing items - Even name brand!

I got about 50 pounds for $20ish dollars!  Can you believe that?

If you have a Goodwill Clearance Center near you, you may want to check it out sometime!  

*All clothing items are being donated to a local domestic violence shelter.  Many women who come to these shelters come with very minimal items, for themselves and their children.  These shelters are always happy to receive clothing donations, though check ahead with your local shelter for specific needs and requirements.

Meijer!

We are on vacation right now and recently made a stop to Meijer. They had a small section of Christmas items for 90% off! I was actually surprised at the selection, but maybe it was just the one I stopped at. There were a lot of other clearance markdowns throughout the store! Very cute baby clothes, and even some really stylish boots for women ans kids! Now, even though a lot if the markdowns were for winter items, way over half were not! If you live near a Meijer, definitely worth checking out!

*This is a fabulous opportunity to score some winter clothing cheap and donate it to your local shelter!

70% off Christmas Target clearance!

Right now, the Christmas clearance items are marked down 70%! From what I've seen, they are starting to get picked over so get there quick! They will soon hit 90%! Good luck finding some great deals!

Beech Nut: $1/1 Stage 4/5!

You can save $1 on any Beech Nut Stage 4 or 5 product by printing THIS coupon!

The baby food POUCHES are stage 4 and 5 - I know that at Fry's (our version of Kroger), they are always priced at .99 - FREE after coupon!

I would check your local store!

Beech Nut: $1/5

You can save $1 off any 5 Beech Nut Stage 3 jars of baby food! 

Print this coupon!

Beech Nut Jars - $1/10

You can print a coupon for $1 off 10 jars of Beech Nut baby food HERE!

The price of the jars vary by store of course, but around here, they are usually .40-.60 for the smaller ones.

Shamrock Farms: .50/2 Coupon!

You can get a .50/2 Shamrock Farms coupon, good on any variety - Even better deal if your store doubles!

Amazon: 3 Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set

This cute 3 piece bamboo cutting board set is only $15.86 - Down from over $30!

This item is eligible for Prime shipping if you have it (Free Shipping!), or you can score free shipping when your total equals $25+.

Great gift for yourself or for Christmas!

McCormick!

I want to tell you about a great opportunity to score some McCormick coupons!  I wrote a friendly email to them, complimenting them on the seasoning packet I had recently tried.  They ended up sending me multiple coupons! 

I later found out that if you contact them once a month, they will send you coupons!

They also sent me a very nice letter, along with some yummy recipes!

So, why not give it a try?  You can call them or simply send a quick email through their Contact Us page.

Hopefully, it will work for you, too!