Catch of the Day 3/10

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Here are some great coupons and freebies that are available today:

$1/1 Sister Schubert’s Rolls

$1/1 Cheerios (HOT coupon)

Victoria Secret: Join HERE for Pink Nation and get a coupon for a $10 V Neck Dress! These are super cute! Note: Victoria Secret has a promotion going on that is you purchase $10 or more in store they give you a gift card that could be valued anywhere from $10 to $500! (Thanks, Sybil)

FREE Sample of Downy from Sams Club

Join Beef O Brady’s Online Newsletter and get a FREE appetizer!

Get a FREE Hunting Hat and Bumper Sticker HERE. I know some of your husbads will be THRILLED to grab this out of the mailbox!

Winn Dixie Deals 3/10

Here is what I will be purchasing at Winn Dixie this week that is on sale. Does the weekly matchups look different? Check out the Everday Savings Manual Post for why they have changed.

My strategy: Recoup some things that have disappeared from my stockpile. I have skipped a few weeks here and there so my stockpile is whittling away. I will also add in anything that I might have missed or deals that I find before I make my trip later in the week.

There are not that great of deals this week at Winn Dixie but maybe I will find a few more before I go shopping!

Country Style Ribs B1G1 $3.29

Lender’s Bagels B1G1 $3.89
- $.50 March All You Magazine
= $2.89/2

Split Chicken Breast B1G1 $2.99

Click HERE to view this weeks ad online. Be sure to SIGN UP HERE for your Winn Dixie card to get the deals listed below. Make sure to check after you use your card for coupons that dispense from the catalina machine at the register

Registration Open: Couponing 101 Class 4/10

Our first class for April is open for registration!

WHERE: East Central Fire Department Hurley, MS
WHEN: Saturday, April 10th 10AM
Seating is limited so reserve your spot TODAY!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 4/10 CLASS

What is a Couponing 101 Class?

I get questions every day about how to attend or host a coupon class. I have updated the Coupon Class page to include some other information and small changes. If you would like to attend or host a coupon class see the information below. You can also click on the ESM Events Calendar to tell you which classes are available for registration and upcoming classes that have not yet opened, I try to update the calendar often but I am behind right now. We are now scheduling classes for late February and March of 2010.

SITE OF THE ORIGINAL HOME COUPON PARTIES & COUPONING 101 CLASSES!
(created by The Bargain Buggy & Eastern Shore Mom)

Aubrey Nix (ESM) and Shannon Gunderson (BB) invite you to join them in learning how to coupon. Between the two, they have been featured on local channels CBS 5,FOX 10, & NBC 15 and taught over 800 people since beginning the classes in October of 2009. This isn’t your typical coupon class, once you leave you will know how to coupon strategically. Meaning you will save your family the MAXIMUM amount of money by using coupons combined with the best prices and knowing when to use which coupon. When the class ends the instructing isn’t over, they invite you to join them on their deal blogs where daily deals and weekly sale/coupon breakdowns are featured PLUS they offer after class on-call support. ESM & BB truly want you to succeed at couponing. Check out the comments from past-class attendees HERE.

Coupon 101 Classes- These classes are made for larger groups 30-60 people and are usually hosted by Eastern Shore Mom & The Bargain Buggy. If you would like to attend a coupon class, see the EVENTS SCHEDULEfor possible open dates or e-mail easternshoremoms (at) gmail (dot) com. If you have a venue and would like to host a large event, contact easternshoremoms (at) gmail (dot) com.

There is a $15 supply fee per person (The host takes the workshop for FREE). Workshops can be held with a minimum of 20 attendees (for home parties) or up to as many as your venue can hold. Attendees are required to RSVP so that the appropriate number of materials can be available. You can set up your venue however you like-  food, drinks, etc.  the only thing we ask is that the attendees bring a pen for note taking or the host provide enough for each person.

$15 you say? Well, we will provide you with a coupon strategy so immediately when you leave you can start earning it back! The $15 covers the take home materials and supplies we provide at the class. After all, what good is the class without a manual to take home with you! No one expects you to leave the class and remember everything so we have compiled all of the information in a take home pamphlet.

Classes can be offered in your home, church, work or any place with enough room to seat your group. The class is a casual environment. Classes generally run 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

The workshop includes:

• Coupon Terminology
• Where to get coupons
• How to organize coupons
• How to utilize the Internet to get the best prices on groceries and toiletries
• Couponing policies & tips for local stores
• Publix 101- a detailed description of how to coupon and save more than you spent!
• CVS & Walgreens Overview & Strategy
• Target Couponing
• Taking Advantage of Clearance Items & Coupons
• Stockpiling Basics
• Tons of fun, laughs, & one-on-one questions with ESM & TBB
• Much, MUCH more that would be too long to list!
• Plus, all participants will receive a folder of take home materials which includes: a detailed outline to reference, gameplan and coupons to get you started!

Publix Deals 3/10

Here is what I will be purchasing at Publix this week that is on sale. Does the weekly matchups look different? Check out the Everday Savings Manual Post for why they have changed.

My strategy: Recoup some things that have disappeared from my stockpile. I have skipped a few weeks here and there so my stockpile is whittling away. I will also add in anything that I might have missed or deals that I find before I make my trip later in the week.

Want more information about couponing at Publix? Visit the Publix Couponing 101 Page. Check out the ESM Coupon Help Page for assistance with the wording and the layout of the matchups.

Here are a few tips:

• Always grab a paper ad from the front of the store to have while you shop. This is to make sure you are grabbing the correct product (and weight of the product) to ensure your total will be correct.

• While your grabbing the ad, look for the Green Advantage & Yellow Advantage flyers at the front of the store by the ads for more GREAT savings. These are full of Publix and Manufacturer coupons. Use the links above to see exactly which coupons are in the most recent booklets.

• Ask your store manager the coupon policy. Every store is different because the store manager dictates their own policy for their individual store.

• Be sure to check out The Bargain Buggy’s updated list of $DOLLAR$ OFF COUPONS you can use to lower your final total. Don’t forget, the new policy only allows one dollar off coupon per visit at the Fairhope location. Be sure to check with your store to see if they accept these coupons. Learn how to use these coupons at the Publix Couponing 101 Page.

Back to Nature Granola B1G1 $3.59
(I am SUPER excited about this one. I don’t have the peelie for it but I LOVED it last time it went on sale.)

Bumble Bee Chunk Tuna B1G1 $2.89
- $.55/1 or $1/2 2/21 SmartSource
= $2.89/2

Del Monte Fruit Chillers 3/$5
- $1 PRINTABLE
OR
- $1 PRINTABLE
= 3/$2

Eight O Clock Coffee B1G1 $4.99 (This makes a GREAT stuffer for a gift basket)
- $2/2 PRINTABLE
= $2.99/2

Kelloggs Special K Low Fat Granola B1G1 $3.99
- $1 PRINTABLE
= $1.99/2

Lay’s Potato Chips B1G1 $3.99
- $1/2 Tearpad
OR
- $1/1 Tearpad
OR
- B2 G1 Kettle Cooked FREE Tearpad
OR
- B2 Lay’s get $3 OFF of Dip Tearpad
= Varies

Yoplait Yoplus Yogurt B1G1 $2.50
- $1/1 2/07 SmartSource
OR
- $1 PRINTABLE
OR
- $1 PRINTABLE (30187)
= $.50/2

Click HERE to view the ad online for this week. Have you noticed the new look of the online ad? Check it out, it is much more user friendly!

For the full ad with matchups please visit my good friend Michelle at IHeartPublix.

ESM Matchup Announcement

I am so excited to announce what came to me in a dream last night. Yep, that is right, I even DREAM about the blog! In fact I have to keep a piece of paper on my nightstand so when I wake up in the middle of the night I can write it down. I guess I just have so many things running through my head that sometimes they come out in the middle of the night!

Anyways, back to my idea. As you all know, on EasternShoreMom, and many other deal blogs, “matchups” (where we take the store ad and match it with the coupons) is a big help for those of you reading & couponing. I am not sure if I have ever said out loud what I am about to say but I am just going to throw it out there….. I LOATHE putting together matchups. HA! For good reason though, they are a lot of work. Kuddos to the frugal sites out there that crank them out like nobody’s business but for some reason they take me a lot of time. While they are very tedious, they are a very good tool. Not just for you but for me as well. I find that if I miss putting together the matchups for the week I have no clue what is on sale or what I am buying when I go shopping. Most of the time I skip shopping that week because I haven’t put together matchups. I told y’all there were some things rearranging in my life and those things rely on me using my life skill, couponing, to save my family money. Before it was something that I enjoyed doing and it helped out a lot with my savings but now I have shrunk my grocery budget tremendously so there cannot be a week that I slip.

OK, let’s recap: I dislike putting together the “matchups”, matchups are a great tool, couponing is a life skill that has become a must in my life right now, therefore  matchups are a must. Got it- ok here we go!

I have come up with (what I think) is a GREAT idea for a unique and funky twist on matchups. I think that this will make it a lot more fun for me and hopefully an easier and creative experience for you guys. Presenting….

Aubrey’s Everyday Savings Manual

Inside the manual you will find:

• Weekly I am going to put out the matchups, however instead of  listing all of the great deals and “ok” deals I am going to list EXACTLY what I am buying that week. Down to the Coke I typically buy because I have a small addiction (ok, so I am coke-dependent) to CocaCola products, you will know everything on my receipt.  The stores included will be CVS, Publix, Rite Aid, Walgreens, & Winn Dixie.
• The really really exciting new feature is the Everyday Savings Manual that I am putting together using all of the items I purchase (and a little help from some of my frugal buddies). I am going to make a dowloadable spreadsheet with tons of items (in ABC order) and the average price per item or an estimate of what is a good price based on sale ads.

The Everday Savings Manual is something that has been on a long list of “I really want” items for myself. I search and I have never found one so the only thing to do is create one myself! I am always need to know if $.65 for Country Crock butter is really the best price or if the average price I pay is lower. I think this will help all around, when purchasing things with coupons and when purchasing things without. I am excited to know if y’all are going to use this and/or think this is a good idea!

Ok, so here I go. I am off to put together my shopping list for Publix and Winn Dixie this week so stay tuned because I will be posting them in a little while. In the mean time, tell me what you think!

Ruby Tuesday: FREE Appetizer

For a limited time, join Ruby Tuesday on Facebook and get a FREE appetizer with a $10 purchase (exp. 3/14).

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A FAN OF RUBY TUESDAY ON FACEBOOK

Catch of the Day 3/9

Barnes and Noble has released some new coupons that are valid until 3/15. With Spring knocking on the door, now is a great time to stock up on some good books to read on the beach. I am a big fan of shopping for books used, HOWEVER I also know the feeling of being so excited when a new book just came out and can’t wait to read it! Hopefully these coupons will ease the pain of those high priced, hard cover, irresistable new books.

CLICK HERE FOR BARNES AND NOBLE SAVE IN STORE COUPONS

Diaper Coupons RESET!

Ginger from Attention Target Shoppers broke the news that the Huggies diaper coupons we all printed at the beggining of the month have RESET (meaning you can print again) on Coupons.com! Use zip code 63366 or 63303.

$2.00/1 Huggies Diapers

$2.00/1 Huggies Overnights

$2.00/1 Huggies Pull Ups

$2.00/1 Huggies Goodnights

$0.75/1 Huggies Wipes

Hurry Hurry Hurry! These won’t last long!

Rite Aid Prescription Coupon

There is a new coupon available on Coupons.com for $25 Rite Aid Gift Card when you transfer a prescription. I know a lot of you get the most for your money by swapping drug stores every time you need a refill, and get gift cards from these deals.

I noticed at CVS last week a sign about “matching competitor’s prescription coupons” and I want to know if any of you have tried using a coupon  like this from Rite Aid at CVS and them accepting it and giving you a $25 CVS gift card?

The pharmacy is closed now but I am going to call my local CVS tomorrow and ask ;) I will report back!

FREE Princess & The Frog Coloring Pages

Koupon Karen has highlighted some great coloring sheets from Disney’s film The Princess & The Frog. I am sure the kids will have fun with these!

Princess & The Frog Puzzler Sheet #1
Princess & The Frog Puzzler Sheet #2
Princess & The Frog Coloring Sheet #1
Princess & The Frog Coloring Sheet #2
Princess & The Frog Coloring Sheet #3
Princess & The Frog Coloring Sheet #4

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