Money & Time Saving Emails from Home Depot

Are your trees blooming?  Do you have daffodils and hyacinths making your yard beautiful?  I love this time of year!

If you love working in your yard or need some serious help to get it look the best for the spring and summer, Home Depot is offering some really great newsletters to help!  Go go here to sign up for newsletters on everything that you could want and/or need to get your yard into beautiful shape!

I signed up for these emails several years ago at the suggestion of a friend and have really enjoyed receiving them! 

Kroger Deals Starting 03/21

The deals listed below are not part of the March To Savings Event...but are still some pretty awesome deals!

Coupon Matches First:

Aunt Jemina Syrup:  $2.99
Coupon Available:  $1/2 (01/03 RP)
Final Price:  $2.49 each WYB 2

Filippo Berio Extra Light Olive Oil 16 oz $5.49
Coupon Available:  $1/1 here
Final Price:  $4.49

Franks Red Hot Sauce $2.49
Coupon Available:  50 cents/1 (03/07 SS)
Final Price:  $1.49 each
*To sweeten the deal, there are packages of two bottles wrapped together that state B1G1 Free!  So, you would get two bottles for 75 cents each

Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes:  $1.99
Coupon Available:  40 cents/1 (02/07 GM)
or 40 cents/1 here
Final Price:  $1.19 each

Dole Fruit Cups, 4 pack:  2/$4
Coupon Available:  75 cents/2 (01/10 SS)
Final Price:  $1.63 each WYB 2

Domino Sugar:  $2.99
Coupon Available:  50 cents/2 (03/14 RP)
Final Price:  $2.49 each WYB 2

Downy 52 Load Liquid:  $4.99
Coupon Available:  $1/1 (02/07 PG) or
50 cents/1 (03/07 PG)
Final Price:  $3.99

Kelloggs Fiber Plus Bars:  $2.99
Coupon Available:  75 cents/1 (01/31 RP)
Final Price:  $2.24 each

Nutragrain Bars:  $2.99
Coupon Available:  $1/2
Final Price:  $2.49 each WYB 2

Non-Coupon Deals

Knor Sides Plus $2.49
Easy Mac Cups 10/$10
Heinz Ketchup $1.99
Ragu Sauce 2 lb jar $2.89
Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil 25 oz $7.99
Hi-C 10 packs:  $1.99
Minute Maid 10 Packs:  2/$5 (not the 100% juice)
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour:  $1.49
Fiber One Muffins Mix:  2/$5
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies:  $1.79
Johnson & Johnson Bath Soap:  $3.00
Clorox 2:  $4.99
Snuggle Fabric Softener, 12 oz:  $3.99
Snuggle Fabric Sheets, 70-80 count:  $3.69
Old Spice Deodorant Ever Clear:  3/$10

$10 Crocs at Big Lots

 

Big Lots is kinda hit or miss so I don't know how applicable this is for other areas but my local store has Womens/Girls Crocs on sale for $10.  There were lots of cute styles and more than just a few to choose from.

If you have a Big Lots close by....you might just make your toes happy!

Walmart's Little Black Book

Tonight I ran into Walmart armed with two of my new $3/1 Huggies diapers coupons.  We were further than out of diapers and although Target had a nice deal going on, I decided not to drive across town.

As I stood in the back of the store trying to do funky math in my head to get the best deal on diapers, a fellow shopper came up to me and told me about the deal at Target and that there was an ad up front at the customer service desk.  I was so excited, I handed her one of my coupons just for the tip!

Now, I have NEVER heard of Walmart supplying the ads to their customers.  Have you?  Well, I walked up front to the counter right in front of the cash registers, you know, where the managers stand-and sheepishly asked if there was a Target ad I could borrow.

Guess what?  The manager happily pulled out a little black binder full of ALL of the competitor ads from the week.  She gladly handed over the ad to me to check the price.

Wow!  Who knew that Walmart could be so helpful?!

Cheap Kelloggs Cereal

Starting Sunday, Kmart will have Kellogg's cereal will be on sale $1.88 each.  Although it says select varieties, Froot Loops, Raisin Bran, and Frosted Flakes shown on the ad.  This alone is a super wonderful price use the one of the following coupons to make it better!  Don't forget that you can price match these at other stores like Target!

$1/2 Kelloggs Apple Jacks, Froot Loops or Corn Pops (03/07 RP)
$1/2 Kelloggs All Bran, Frosted Mini Wheats or Raisin Bran (03/07 RP)
Or the $1.50/3 Target printable here  (it is a manu. coupon)

Final Price:  $1.38 a box 

and to sweeten the deal....there is a catalina deal running for free milk!
Purchase 3-4 (three or four) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for one (1) Free Gallon of Milk
Purchase 5-6 (five or six) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for two (2) Free Gallons of Milk
Purchase 7+ (seven or more) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for three (3) Free Gallons of Milk
runs 3/19 – 4/10/10 

(A huge HUGE thank you to Ann at Coupons Deals and More for the Catalina info and to Richelle for reminding me!)

Kroger Deals 03/15

Kroger is holding a special promotion this week called:  March To Savings.  If you purchase any 8 participating items you instantly get $4 off your total purchase (or 50 cents per item).  My local Kroger has recently changed it's coupon policy so be sure to double check with your local store to avoid any confusion/hassle!


Other Deals this Week other than the 
March To Savings
(non coupon matches first ABC Order)

Betty Crocker Cake Mixes $10/10
CheeseIt 2.49
Chips Deluxe $3.19
Cinnamon Toast Crunch 24.9 oz, $2.99
Honey Nut Cheerios $2.99
Jet Puffed 99 cents
Kelloggs Operation Fruit Snacks $1.99
Lucky Charms, 24 oz $2.99
Pantene Nature Fusion $2.97

(coupon matches)
Always Pad, assorted sizes $5.49
Coupon Available:  $1/1  (03/07 PG)
Final Price:  $4.49 each

Chex Bars $2.29
Coupon Available:  50 cents/1 (03/07 SS)
Final Price:  $1.29 each

Chex Mix 2/$3
Coupon Available:  50 cents/2 (01/24 SS)
Final Price:  $1 each WYB 2

Chocolate Cheerios $2.99
Coupon Available:  50 cents/1 (02/21 SS)
Final Price:  $1.99

Dawn Dish detergent $1.99
Coupon Available:  25 cents/1 (03/07 PG)
Final Price:  $1.49 each

Edy's Icecream $2.99
Coupon Available:  $1/1 (01/31 SS)
Final Price:  $1.99 each

Fiber One Bars $2.99
Coupon Available:  50 cents/2 (03/07 SS)
Final Price $2.49 each WYB 2

Fiber One Bars 90 Calories $2.99
Coupon Available:  50 cents/1
Final Price $1.99 each

Fiber One Yogurt $2.00
Coupon Available:  50 cents/1  (01/24 SS)
Final Price:  $1 each

Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.29
Coupon Available:  40 cents/1 (03/07 SS)
Final Price:  $1.49

Nutragrain Bars $2.99
Coupon Available:  $1/2 (02/07 RP)
Final Price:  $2.49 each WYB 2

Pringles 4/$5
Coupon Available:  $1/4 (03/07 PG)
Final Price:  $1 each WYB 4

Tide (small size) $5.88
Coupon Available:  $1/1 (03/07 PG)
Final Price:  $4.88

Free Ronzoni Pasta at Kroger

This week at Kroger (mid-atlantic region) Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta is on sale for 99 cents a box.  This is a sweet deal in itself.  However, this product is part of the March To Savings Event in which if you purchase 8 participating items, you get $4 off your transaction instantly (or 50 cents per item) so the pasta is 49 cents a box!

You can go here to get a printable 75 cents/1 Ronzoni item which would make the pasta free and possibly even be a money maker!

My printer is on the brink...could someone let me know how many times the coupon prints for you? 

Or go here to get another 75/1 coupon!
(thanks to Money Saving Madness for this coupon!) 

I Heart Faces Week 11 -"Bundled Up"

This week's photo challenge at I Heart Faces is "Bundled Up".

Be sure to head over to iheartfaces to check out all of the wonderful submissions!

A button! I finally have a button!

I finally have a button for my other blog, 123...Come Homeschool With Me!

To celebrate my button and a beautiful Tuesday, I am giving away two $5 gift cards to Amazon.  Just head over to my other blog for the details.

Hurry, High Dollar Huggies Coupons Reset!

Hurry!  The Huggies coupons have reset on Coupon.com under zip code 24153!  Hurry! Run!

Kmart Super Coupon Doubles - Take Two

A second request was sent today to Kmart to double check on the promotion and whether or not my local Kmart is participating.  This is what I received back...

Thank you for contacting Kmart regarding the Kmart Double Coupon Event.
We appreciate your interest in this promotion.


All Kmart locations in Virginia are participating, OTHER than the ones
listed below:
4300 PORTSMOUTH BLVD    CHESAPEAKE    VA
2001 SOUTH MILITARY HWY    CHESAPEAKE    VA
210 W MERCURY BLVD    HAMPTON    VA
401 ORIANA ROAD    NEWPORT NEWS    VA
741 LITTLE CREEK RD EAST    NORFOLK    VA
6101 N MILITARY    NORFOLK    VA
5007 VICTORY BLVD    TABB    VA
1650 GENERAL BLVD    VIRGINIA BEACH    VA
312 CONSTITUTION DRIVE    VIRGINIA BEACH    VA
1205 FORDHAM DR    VIRGINIA BEACH    VA
550 FIRST COLONIAL RD    VIRGINIA BEACH    VA
118 WALLER MILL ROAD    WILLIAMSBURG    VA

Starting April 4th, Kmart will be holding it's Super Double Coupon Event.  There are alot of rules regarding this event and are listed as follows.  This is directly from corporate:

Thank you for contacting Kmart regarding the Kmart Double Coupon Event.
We appreciate your interest in this promotion. This event is for select
participating Kmart locations from 4/4-4/10. Our Salem, VA store is
participating in the current event.

Below are the details of the promotion:

-Manufacturer Coupons up to and including $2 Value ? Doubled up to $2 no
matter what the retail price of a single item is.
-Does not include Kmart Store Coupons
-Does not include Kmart Pharmacy Store Coupons
-Limit 5 total coupons per customer per day.
-First 5 coupons provided by customer will be doubled.

Thank you for contacting us and have a nice day.

So...save all of your $2 coupons and plan on making alot of trips!

High Dollar Huggies Coupons- Hurry!

There are $2/1 Huggies, $2/1 Pull-ups, $2/1 Overnights, $2/1 Good Nights Coupons available through Coupons.com.  These go quickly, fast, like lightening so hurry, hurry, hurry!

*quick link available toward the end of my blog on the right

If you don't see them under your zip, try 24153.

Saving on Medical Bills

It is possible to save money on health insurance bills, even after your insurance has processed claim and the remaining amount is your co-insurance and/or deductible.  Most facilities would rather have an account settled in full rather than have small increments coming in every month.

There are several steps included and the first is the most important.

1.  Be prepared to pay your bill in full.  Use tax return money, use savings account money.  Use extra money that you have left over at the end of each month.  There are situations where the amount owed is too great.  Set up a payment arrangement and pay until it becomes an amount that can be paid in full.

2.  Be reasonable in your request for a discount.  If you owe $200 for example, don't expect the amount to be reduced to $50, this just doesn't make sense.  Also, remember that, in most cases, the insurance has already reduced the submitted charges by 1/4 - 1/2 due to insurance allowables.

3.  Call the office and speak to someone directly.

4.  Ask the person if there is a discount available if you will pay the balance IN FULL over the phone.  It is amazing that most facilities offer a discount if you are willing to pay in full!

5.  Wait.

6.  If their offer is generous (this will vary) accept it and be extremely grateful!  It is seems a little low, negotiate.  Don't be afraid to ask for a little (and I mean little) bit more.

7.  Pay immediately.

Two real examples of this:

We owed $215 after my daughter had surgery.  I called with the hope of $50 being removed.  I asked, I waited.  I was offered 25% off the total which came to $43 off!  I just saved our family $43 by asking!

In a separate instance, we owed just over $376.50 for an emergency room visit.  I contacted the facility and negotiated $76.50 off our total.  The representative I was speaking to offered an amount, I counter offered, he spoke to his supervisor, and came back and agreed!  A immediate savings of $76.50!

In the end, any amount given off of the total is a blessing!  Be thankful!

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being hosted this week by Rocks In My Dryer

A super duper deal on Sirloin

This week at Kroger, a whole sirloin tip is on sale for $1.99 lb.  The ones at my local store were  8-10 lbs per package and cost approx $18.  I stood there and looked and looked at this huge monster piece of meat and the lightbulb went off.

Ground Sirloin and Roast for cheap!  The prepackaged ground sirloin was $3.99/lb.  The roasts were about the same amount if not just a little more.  So, I grabbed me two of those huge chunks of meat, carried them like babies on my hips over the meat department and handed them over.  8 lbs of ground sirloin!  This will last me forever!  Four beautiful roasts....two months worth!

Try it!  You might like the deal!

Gold Medal Flour for $1

This week at Kroger, Gold Medal flour is on sale for $1.77 for a 5 pound bag.   There is now a $1/1 75cents/1 coupon available here.  $1 for a bag of flour is a super great deal!