tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56756164937907426952024-03-12T21:57:09.636-07:00The Bargain BugI've got it... do you?Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-57494745464075287882009-11-20T10:03:00.000-08:002009-11-20T10:05:05.570-08:00What exactly is a millionaire?I just read a great <a href="http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/weston-stop-acting-rich-start-getting-rich.aspx">article</a> on wealth. I loved The Millionaire Next Door, now the author has written another book. I'll have to check it out, but this is a good preview.Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-9568733561222855752009-11-09T11:53:00.000-08:002009-11-09T11:58:44.959-08:00Toys R Us Hasbro GamesToys R Us has an awesome sale on Hasbro games. (See the PYP post with a complete list of qualifying games <a href="http://www.utahshoppingsecrets.com/2009/11/huge-hasbro-game-sale-at-toys-r-us.html">here</a>.) Buy $25, get a $10 gift card. PLUS, many of the games qualify for a rebate or have printable coupons. Here's what I bought:<br /><br />Hulabaloo<br />Rubix 360<br />Candyland<br />Chutes & Ladders<br />Total: $25.96<br />-$10 gc<br />-$4 rebate ($2 each on Candyland and Chutes & Ladders)<br />= $11.96 WOW!!!<br /><br />Stores are running out quickly. So, be aware of that. Good luck!Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-56310539866752465422009-11-07T07:28:00.000-08:002009-11-07T07:35:05.653-08:00Shopko Halloween ClearanceI also happened upon Halloween clearance at Shopko. All costumes and decor are 90% off. I got an adult gorilla costume for $3.99 and a toddler bumblebee costume for $2.99. I also picked up a string of jack-o-lantern lights for $.99. The candy was marked down (not sure of %). We've got more candy at our house than should be legal, but I couldn't resist a bag of Lindt truffles for $1.49 and a bag of Mint 3 Musketeers for $.87. The kids just didn't bring home enough of those in their treat buckets. ;)Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-76043267470690373442009-11-07T07:18:00.000-08:002009-11-07T07:28:45.878-08:00SmithsDespite my not-so-great trip to Fresh Market, yesterday was a very good shopping day for me. I finally made it over to the <a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?s84mi2">Smiths Mega Event</a>. It only goes until Tuesday, but if you can head over, it would be worth it. Here's what I got:<br /><br />2 12-pack Quilted Northern TP<br />Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix<br />4 Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice<br />6 Carnation Evaporated Milk<br />3 Dannon Danimals Drink 6-packs<br />15 Hormel Chili with Beans<br />4 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies<br />2 Ore Ida Potatoes<br />Pepperidge Farms Cookies<br />2 Cheez-it Crackers<br /><br />Total: $27.47<br /><br />It was the first really good grocery shopping trip I've had in awhile. Felt good to be BACK!Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-69582440719589065382009-11-07T07:12:00.002-08:002009-11-07T07:18:32.804-08:00Long Time...Sorry about the lapse in posts. (To anyone who follows this blog. Or should I say, IF anyone follows this blog...) I've been a very unmotivated bargain shopper lately. Having Albertsons switch ownership has just been painful! For the past several weeks, they've been in limbo. So, no ads. This past week, they finally made the switch (after postponing it twice before). I went last night for my first look at Fresh Market. I admit, I put it off. Oh how I missed Albertsons... I'm sure I'll be able to find deals there from time to time, but I don't expect them to be as amazing as Albertsons' sales.Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-25772457766615616562009-09-30T14:47:00.000-07:002009-09-30T14:48:51.852-07:00Shopping List 9/30-10/6<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a><br /><br />Maceys has a sale on Quaker items this week. Check it out!Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-78711880865691285142009-09-30T14:39:00.000-07:002009-09-30T14:52:04.708-07:00AlbertsonsI think that I posted earlier that Albertsons would switch over to Associated Foods on Sept 26. Well, that might have been correct before, but it has changed. The best date I've been able to get is "mid-October." I'll post further details as I find out more.Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-15056343245082921342009-09-24T06:48:00.000-07:002009-09-24T06:49:24.710-07:00Diaper deals anyone?* Smith's has their store brand diapers on sale this week. The value boxes are $14.96 and the jumbo packs are $5.96. There is a $3/1 printable <a href="http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13223&zid=he00&nid=10&cid=14517373" target="_blank">available here</a> that makes this a HOT deal! (This has been confirmed in Idaho and Utah.)<br /><br />* Rite Aid has a rebate on Huggies diapers. Purchase 3 Jumbo packages of Huggies diapers for $33. (Use coupons from mailers if you have them, there are no insert coupons currently.) Submit for your $10<a href="https://riteaid.rebateplus.com/default.asp?jse=yes" target="_blank"> SCR online</a> AND get $5 back from Gift of Savings promo (it automatically submits for this when you enter your receipt info).<br /><br />(Info taken from the <a href="http://www.utahshoppingsecrets.com/" target="_blank">PYP blog</a>)Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-61667883420642252102009-09-24T06:18:00.000-07:002009-09-24T06:19:19.221-07:00Shopping List 9/23-9/29<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-40733134708943053582009-09-16T07:48:00.001-07:002009-09-16T07:49:20.522-07:00Shopping List 9/16-9/22<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a><br /><br />Make sure to check out the Campbell's sale at Albertsons. There are some great deals!Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-21079281073082093512009-09-15T11:39:00.000-07:002009-09-15T11:40:28.317-07:00PollsI put a couple of polls on my sidebar for any of you from Utah. Please take a minute to respond. Thanks!Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-82234959505839069222009-09-14T08:45:00.000-07:002009-09-14T08:48:20.349-07:00Doublers!Yesterday's paper had doubles! It's been awhile since we got them in the Sunday paper, so I thought I'd post. They are on A6 of DesNews and A4 of the Trib. This will likely be our last doublers in Utah since Albertsons is switching over to Associated Foods on Sept 26. Go ahead and clip them now!Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-89188356286201731572009-09-11T11:23:00.001-07:002009-09-11T11:23:57.564-07:00Shopping List 9/9-9/15<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a><br /><br />(sorry it's late!)Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-88868200265940982332009-09-02T07:38:00.001-07:002009-09-02T07:38:42.865-07:00Shopping List 9/2-9/8<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-53293547729882236582009-08-26T06:27:00.000-07:002009-08-26T06:28:21.795-07:00Shopping List 8/26-9/1<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-21839268747178807782009-08-20T11:17:00.000-07:002009-08-20T11:23:15.781-07:00Back to School ClothesThere are tons of great deals on kids' clothes right now. So, if you're scrambling to get the last few school clothes, you're in luck! (Thanks to sales addict for the info.)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">OSHKOSH</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Starting today (8/20/09) OshKosh is offering 20% off ANY purchase of $50+ with <a href="http://image.exct.net/lib/fef41d737c6707/m/1/coupon_8_19_09.jpg">THIS Printable coupon.</a> (Ends 8/26/09)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plus</span>: Now till September.. get a $10 Playcard for every $25 spent! Playcards are redeemable Sept 14th-27th.<br /></div>For all details, and to find a location near you <a href="http://www.oshkoshbgosh.com/about/store.aspx">go HERE</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">GYMBOREE</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gymboree has their Circle of Friends sale starting today!! (8/20/09)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plus</span>: they have <a href="http://links.mkt2170.com/servlet/MailView?ms=MjE4NzQwMQS2&r=MTEyMzEzNjA2OTUS1&j=MTU2MTY0NzMxS0&mt=1&rt=0">THIS printable coupon</a> giving you 30% off entire purchase!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Another Plus</span>: Get $25 in Gymbuck for every $50 spent! (After Discounts)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I would recommend buying clearance or sale items to get the best bargain.. Also, Be sure to keep in mind that your total needs to come to $50 <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 180%;">after</span></span> discounts, so bring your math game :) or calculators!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">JUSTICE</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shopjustice.com/">Justice.com</a> is offering 40% off with code 779. (Exp 9/7/09)<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CHILDRENS PLACE</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home_10001_10001_-1">The Childrens Place</a> is having their summer sale, where you can find items as low as $3.99 and below!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Also: Use code FA79 at checkout for an additional 15% off! Or use <a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/EmailJump?langId=-1&catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&jumpId=Fall109-cpn-V1">THIS printable coupon</a> if you're going in-store. </div>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-3881499134470860772009-08-19T08:04:00.000-07:002009-08-19T08:05:39.128-07:00Shopping Lists 8/19-8/25<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-15543344933751989942009-08-12T06:50:00.000-07:002009-08-12T07:02:47.349-07:00$25 in FREE groceriesKraft and Albertsons have come together to offer $25 in free groceries. (Click <a href="http://www.utahshoppingsecrets.com/2009/07/25-in-free-groceries-from-kraft.html">here </a>for the PYP announcement.) And yes, that is FREE. No coupons necessary. (If you use coupons, it makes it a money maker.) You will receive a $5 OYNSO catalina at the checkstand as well as a rebate form to get $20 back by mail. Although the offer is good from 8/7-8/23, this week is optimal since Albertsons has the items on a killer sale as well. Click <a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84lb2">here </a>for Albertsons shopping list to plan your shopping trip.Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-73479286051624100492009-08-12T06:49:00.000-07:002009-08-12T06:50:49.708-07:00Shopping Lists 8/12-8/18<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-46650388857311467022009-08-06T06:42:00.000-07:002009-08-06T06:55:54.098-07:00Printables Now AcceptedHow about some good couponing news? (It's about time!)<br /><br />As of August of 2009, Macey's will accept printable coupons . Their policy allows most legitimate coupons. The one type they have excluded are "free" coupons (BOGO are fine). As always, be sure to follow the general printable coupon rules (see post <a href="http://thebargainbug.blogspot.com/2009/02/online-coupons.html">here</a>).<br /><br />You may want to check with your local Associated Foods store to verify if they will accept printables. I'm not sure if the whole chain has changed its policy, or just Maceys.Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-46293719848499465842009-08-05T13:18:00.001-07:002009-08-05T13:21:46.908-07:00ObsessedI don't know if any other couponers feel like this too, but this sale has gotten me so excited. I want to get<span style="font-weight: bold;"> every</span> deal. It's so dang cheap! But, I know my family will never use 30 boxes of fruit snacks, bottles of laundry detergent, bottles of hairspray, etc. Anyone want me to shop for you? LOL (I say it jokingly, but I'd really be willing.)Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-44513167352290009892009-08-05T12:32:00.000-07:002009-08-05T13:18:15.598-07:00Sample Shopping DealsI have made 2 trips to Albertsons for the GM/Unilever promo since it started. Here are my shopping lists and total to give you an idea of the savings you can get:<br /><br />Items:<br />2 Warm Delights<br />2 Cookie Mix<br />2 Chex Mix<br />2 Skippy PB<br />4 Honey Nut Cheerios<br />2 Other cereal<br />2 Fruit Snacks<br /><br />Coupons:<br />2- .50 off Warm Delights<br />2- .40 off Cookie Mix<br />2- .50 off Chex Mix<br />1- 1.00 off 2 Skippy PB<br />1- 1.00 off 2 Honey Nut Cheerios<br />2- .55 off Honey Nut Cheerios<br />1- 1.00 off 2 Other cereal<br />2- .40 off Fruit Snacks<br />2 doubler coupons (1.00 doubled twice)<br /><br />Total: $21.56, receive $15 OYNSO (Same as $6.56!)<br /><br />Items:<br />3 Warm Delights<br />2 Muffin Mix<br />3 Lipton Sides<br />1 Honey Nut Cheerios<br />1 Kix<br />1 Fruit Snacks<br />1 Best Foods Mayo<br />2 Nature Valley Nut Clusters<br /><br />Coupons:<br />3- .50 off Warm Delights<br />1- .75 off 2 Muffin Mix<br />1- 1.00 off 3 Lipton Sides<br />1- .55 off Honey Nut Cheerios<br />1- .75 off Kix<br />1- .40 off Fruit Snacks<br />1- .60 off Best Foods Mayo<br />2- 1.00 off Nature Valley Nut Clusters<br />1- .75 off 3 Hamburger Helper<br />2 doubler coupons (1.00 doubled twice)<br />$15 OYNSO catalina from previous transaction<br /><br />Total: $5.54, receive $15 OYNSO<br /><br /><a href="http://www.utahshoppingsecrets.com/2009/08/more-albertsons-northwest-region.html">More scenarios on the PYP blog</a> (Note: this was posted yesterday, so they show scenarios using 5 doublers, 3 are now expired)Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-22977864031882863142009-08-05T07:45:00.000-07:002009-08-05T07:46:35.941-07:00Shopping Lists 8/5-8/11<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-12985670948944486922009-08-04T18:22:00.000-07:002009-08-04T18:36:29.883-07:00Awesome sale at Albertsons!I could post this tomorrow morning, but this one is just too good. (It will be part of the list tomorrow.) If you can grab the 2 doublers from Sunday's paper, you can save an extra couple of bucks. This sale actually started on Sunday and runs through next Tuesday. There's a lot of different items in this promo. Also, there are tons of coupons to pair with the sale. They will be on the regular list tomorrow or can be found on PYP's master coupon list <a href="http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/couponlists.php">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=764909&postcount=164">GM/Unilever Promo</a><br />"Save an extra $15 off your next shopping trip when you spend $30 or more on these participating products in a single transaction using your Albertsons Preferred Savings Card."<br /><br />(prices shown are BEFORE catalina, reduce by 50% to get the price considering catalina savings)<br />3 for $5 (1.67 each)<br />Suave deodorant 2.6oz<br />Suave Kids Shampoo, Conditioner or Detangler 10.5-12oz<br />Suave Professional Shampoo or Conditioner 14.5oz<br />Wish-Bone Salad Dressing 7-16oz<br />Ragu Pasta Sauce 13.5-26oz<br />Green Giant Vegetables 7-10oz box<br />Chex Mix Traditional, Gardettos, Bugles, Cheerios Snack Mix or Chex Mix 100-calorie 4.2-8.75oz<br />Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch 17.5oz<br />Betty Crocker Warm Delights 2.9-3.35oz<br />Betty Crocker Warm Delights minis 2.46oz<br /><br />2 for $4 (2.00 each)<br />Suave Hair Spray, Mousse or Gel 7-11oz<br />Suave Body Wash 12-18oz<br />Progresso Light Soup 18.5oz<br />Bertolli Pasta Sauce 13.5-24oz<br />Progresso Reduced Sodium Soup 18.5-19oz<br />Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 4.5-9oz (Gushers, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Snacks, Fruit Rollups, Fruit Stickerz)<br />General Mills Cereal - 12.25oz Honey Nut Cheerios, 12.8oz Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 120z Honey Kix, 13oz Reese's Puffs, 11.25-12.2oz Cookie Crisp, 8.7oz Kix<br />Country Crock Spread 15oz<br />Betty Crocker Muffin Mix 15.2-19.6oz<br />Betty Crocker Premium Brownies 16.5-26.7oz<br />Skippy Peanut Butter 15-16.3oz<br /><br />2 for $5 (2.50 each)<br />Best Foods Mayonnaise 22-30oz<br />Dove or Degree Ultra Deodorant 2.6-3oz<br />Dove or Caress Bar Soap 2-pk<br />Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 4ct 4oz<br />Lipton Tea Bags 22-100ct<br />Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion 3.1-10oz<br />Pillsbury Cookie Dough 14-16.5oz<br />Klondike Ice Cream Bars (6ct) or Popsicle Novelties (20-24ct)<br />Nature Valley Nut Clusters (5oz), Chex Mix Bars (7.4oz) or FiberOne Bars (7oz)<br />Q-tips Cotton Swabs 300-375ct<br />IBC Root Beer 6pk 12oz bottles<br /><br />1.50 each<br />Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper 4.7-9.2oz<br />Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes 20oz<br />Bisquick 20oz<br /><br />1.00 each<br />Ben&jerry's Ice Cream Cups 3.6oz<br />Lipton Dry Soup Mix 2pk<br />Betty Crocker Cake Mix 18-19.5oz<br />Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides 4-6.4oz<br /><br />3.00 each<br />Breyers Ice Cream 1.5qt<br /><br />3.50 each<br />All Liquid Laundry Detergent 32 loads<br />Macaroni Grill Dinner Entree 8-18.28oz<br /><br />5.00 each<br />Snapple Tea or Fruit Drinks 12-16.9oz or 6-16ozSharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5675616493790742695.post-61995022571719324782009-07-29T19:31:00.000-07:002009-07-29T19:33:17.812-07:00Shopping Lists 7/29-8/4<a href="http://www.grocerysmarts.com/utah/lists/indexg84rcm.php?a84ll2">PYP Shopping List</a>Sharlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689347018989803414noreply@blogger.com0