Deals & Coupons From My Inbox

July 29, 2010 

Jennifer emailed to let me know that there is a $1 coupon for Dove GoFresh available for those of you who have Direct TV on channel 116. Just use your remote to send your name or the name of the subscriber to Unilever and they will mail you a coupon!

Ruth from over at Shopping Tips and Tricks emailed to let me know of the following deals on school/office supplies:
Paper Mate Flexgrip Elite Pen, 2/$1
-$.50/1 Target coupon
Final cost: FREE!  

Bic Mechanical Pencils, 10 Pack, 3/$3
-$1/2 Bic Stationary Product (Target coupon)
Pay just 50¢ each after coupon!

Emily emailed to let me know that she spotted a $1/1 Dove Body Wash or 6pk Dove Soap peelie on Dove Body Wash today at her Publix – be on the lookout!

Glenda from over at Taylortown Preview spotted more of the $1.50/1 General Mills Cereal 16 0z+ peelies on boxes at her store! These make the big boxes a great price.

Ali from over at Frugal Jacksonville Momemailed to let me know of a great competitor’s coupon for you Jacksonville Folks. She writes: “If you live in zip codes 32223, 32257, or 32258, check your mailbox!  The Mandarin Newsline – a monthly newspaper delivered by mail – has a $10/$40 Whole Foods Coupon! If you don’t live in these zipcodes, stop by one of the Mandarin branches of the Jacksonville library on your way to Whole Foods – they usually carry the paper there, too.”

Maggie emailed to let me know that there is a $.50/1 Clorox (Lowe’s coupon) HERE. If your store will accept them as a competitor, this will work well for the current sale!

I am not sure if Publix carries this brand but I thought I would pass on the coupon: Head over HERE to print a $1/1 Sunbelt product coupon.–thanks to Merissa at Little House on the Prairie Living

You can go HERE to request a $3/1 Purina Pro Plan coupon–thanks to Rita at Chi-Town Cheapskate

Be on the lookout for a new tearpad that Tonya the great found: $1 off bread wyb 2 participating Kraft products.

Beth emailed to let me know that for those not in the land of true BOGO you will still score two FREE Sprout Baby Food with the BOGO coupon from Smart Savings as the coupon will auto double to $1 once the cashier types in the discount for the coupon!!

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Grab Your Vistaprint Freebies

July 29, 2010 

I told you about the Vistaprint deal last week but thought I would give you a reminder as I am guessing the sale will end soon.  I am most excited about the sticky notes.  I am always looking for a scrap of paper to jot things down and these are just too cute.  Most of the freebies I got made with my site logo but the sticky notes are little caricatures of my family! I am not sure how long their anniversary sale will last…so be sure and get your freebies.  You can get all of the following for just the cost of shipping:

  • Free Business Cards
  • Return Address Labels
  • Free Rubber Stamps
  • Free Sticky Notes
  • Calendars
  • Photo Flip Books
  • Free Tote Bags
  • Free Mugs
  • Photo Notebooks
  • Free Mouse Pads
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Reader Spotlight: Building a Stockpile

July 29, 2010 

This week we are going to hear from Stephanie, a mother of two that currently works full time while her husband stays home with the kids. Stephanie is going to share with us her experience of building a stockpile over the last year – it’s a story that I think many of us will relate to!

Last year we found out my husband was losing his job which would cut our income in half. I knew we needed a way to save money, since we certainly didn’t lose our bills along with my husband’s paycheck.  A few friends told me about how to get things cheaply from the drug stores, but what they were saying didn’t really sink in. I subscribed to our Sunday paper to get the coupon inserts, cutting out each coupon I thought I would need – of course, I’ve since come to find out this was not only a waste of time, but actually cost me in lost money & products in the months following. However, something finally clicked for me when I was referred to the weekly Publix deals at I Heart Publix. Soon Tuesday became my favorite day of the week  - it was ‘Super Deals from Michelle’ day!

I started out only saving a little, but I got it little by little, and I will never forget my first real coupon experience.  I went to Publix on a Saturday and filled my cart with 5 Dr. Pepper (my husband’s poison), 20 boxes of Ziploc bags, 16 boxes of Hefty produce bags, produce, a Publix sub, 20 bottles of A1, 16 bottles of BBQ sauce, and a few smaller things that I can’t recall.  The grocery manager was my cashier that day, and I remember being excited as I handed over my STACK of coupons; my total before coupons was $245, and when he was all done scanning coupons, I paid just $13.17 oop.  The older couple behind me said, “That’s it?!??!?”  and the manager just couldn’t believe my oop.  I walked out of Publix smiling and couldn’t stop laughing at my success!  I have officially earned the title of “Coupon Queen” at my Publix now, and that same manager always remembers me and says “Hi.”

Since that first success, I have been stockpiling many things for my family.  Recently, I have been following the drug store sales, too, in order to roll RR (Walgreens), ECB (CVS) and GC (Target) and to build my stockpile of other things that I can’t find or get at Publix for super cheap (or FREE!).   I have found it so helpful to know that when we run out of things, I can go to my stockpile and get whatever we need – with variety.  My husband always comments about the amount of feminine products I purchase :) – but hey, they are essential, and sometimes that’s where the overage occurs!!

Here’s some pictures of my current stockpile:

Overview of my garage stockpile. The most I paid for anything in this picture was for the containers themselves!

Top shelf: razors
Bottom shelf: body wash

Top shelf: feminine products (currently have 3 of these), deodorant and oral care (toothpaste, toothbrushes & floss)
Bottom shelf: shampoo/conditioner and shaving cream

Laundry detergent: you can only see the front rows in this picture, but there is even MORE behind these bottles!

40 Bounty paper towels: FREE
Paper from Staples: $2.49
Coupons = priceless!

I’m not sure how much I have saved as I’m not that good at keeping track, but I do know that my family has all the essentials and we have been able to pay for other things with the grocery money I have saved over the past year.  More recently, a few friends and I have been able to get together and make care packages for some people in need.  It’s a great feeling to know that we can help out others in need with our huge stockpile of non-food items (thanks to the super deals we all get by using coupons!).

If you’re just starting out like I was a year ago, know that you too can have a great stockpile of food and non-food items. Of course, like Michelle said a few weeks ago, your stockpile won’t look like hers or mine, but in time you will have enough for your family.  It’s a process and takes dedication, but at the end of each week, just think of it like this: “this week I saved $_____ and I have a healthy supply of _____.”  Thanks Michelle for all your hard work and what you have shown me to be possible.  I no longer pay full price for items!

Thanks so much, Stephanie! Remember I am always looking for more of you to jump in the spotlight!! If you would like to share something I’d love for you to email me at contactiheartpublix@gmail.com. You can write about anything that you would like to share…stockpiling, budgeting, coupon highs and lows, your best shop–anything! We all love to read others experiences so c’mon and share yours!

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Blockbuster Express Kiosk Code

July 29, 2010 

Looking for a FREE movie rental?  You can use the code GT18A at a Blockbuster kiosk  for a free one night rental.  Blockbuster Express kiosks can be found in many Publix stores. Go HERE to check for a kiosk  in your area. The code can be used once per debit/credit card.

Note: I can’t guarantee the code is valid…but you can always give it a try

Thanks to Sue at Save the Coupons

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Restaurant.com Giveaway

July 28, 2010 

 
Restaurant.com 191x60 blue banner

I have told you guys before how much I love using Restaurant.com gift certificates as a way to stretch our entertainment budget.  I have noticed that whenever I post about the promos I usually get lots of emails with questions about how they work. This past weekend I was chatting with a friend and she said she had never used them because she just didn’t know how they worked–WHAT??  I told her she was crazy to miss out on such a great deal!  So I thought I would break it down to help with any confusion…so Amy this is for you :D

I usually buy Resturant.com gift certificates when they are at 70% - 80% off.  That means that I pay $2 – $3 for a gift certificate worth $25.   Once I get the email that they are on sale I head over to Restaurant.com and type in my zip code to look for participating restaurants in my area.  Each restaurant will have different requirements. Most of the ones I go to require a $35 – $50 purchase to use the gift certificate. 

Ok…so let’s do the math for a certificate at 70% that requires a $35 purchase:

My family goes to the restaurant and we order $35 worth of food.  Once the bill arrives I give the waitress the gift certificate and now my bill is only $10 + tax and tip!  So I will pay approximately $20 for a $35 dinner.   Now add the $3 that I paid for the gift certificate and I have paid $23 for the meal!!  That means I saved 35% using the Restaurant.com gift certificate! I’d say that is a great deal!!

I have some great news…two of my readers will get a chance to check out Restaurant.com for FREE!!  I have two $50 gift certificates for two winners!! That means each winner will get $50 to use at their favorite restaurant!! 

To make it even more fun this giveaway has a twist!  The winners will get the $50 certificate and the one who scores the best deal with that $50 certificate will get a $100 certificate as a grand prize…that will definitely stretch the old entertainment budget!!

To enter just leave a comment letting me know where you would spend the gift certificate!! While you are checking out Restaurant.com you can score a great deal as they are currently offering 80% off certificates when you use the code PLATE now through 7/31. NOTE: Sue emailed me a great reminder…if your favorite restaurant is out of stock you can still buy a certificate and redeem it at any time!  So you can get the sale price and go back and use it once your favorite is back in stock!!  Also you have a year to use the certificates so I always stock up and then let my family choose based on our taste that night!!

I will choose a random winner on 8/5 around 11pm. Good luck everyone!!

Disclosure: Restaurant.com provided gift certificates to me and my winners.

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New Booklet – Enjoy Summer

July 28, 2010 

JC over at Frugality is Free found a great new booklet today in front of a Coca Cola display called Enjoy Summer.  Here are the coupons included:

  • $1/2 twin-packs or four (4) 2-liter bottles of any Coca Cola product
  • $1/2 any flavor Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes
  • $1/2 any flavor Betty Crocker Box Supreme Mixes
  • $1 off produce when you purchase any two (2) 16 oz or larger Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Salad Dressings
  • $2 off the purchase of Kingsford or Matchlight charcoal 6.7 lb por larger AND two (2) packages of Johnsonville Brats, Smoked or Cooked Sausage.
  • $1/2 KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauces or Marinades
  • $1/2 packages of La Banderita or Ole  brand corn or flour tortillas
  • $1 off when you purchase one (1) package of Dixie Ultra Plates and one (1) packages of Dixie Napkins
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Great Deals – Many Ending Soon

July 28, 2010 

Boy I think I am on a roll today…you guys better make sure you click to the next page as I have been a posting fool today.  Can you tell that I have been home all day today :-)   My oldest started the day vomiting and so all of our plans were thrown out the window.  He seems to be find and is thrilled as he has been able to watch movies and relax in bed all day.  I have to admit it has been nice just hanging around the house catching up!!

The fabulous Happy emailed me some deals and reminded me of some I meant to share with you all on Monday.  Be aware that many of these deals expire with the Summer Savings Booklet on 7/31!

Fab Laundry Detergent 2X (32 Loads), $2.99
-$1.00 off any one (1) Fab Laundry Detergent Liquid 50oz or Powder 3.41 lb Smart Saving booklet (expires 7/31)
-$1/2 Fab, Dynamo, or Ajax laundry products, any (2) – 05-23-10 SS
-$0.50/1 Fab, Dynamo, or Ajax laundry products, any (2) – 05-23-10 SS
Use  two Publix coupons with the $1/2 and pay $1.50 per bottle

Advil PM 20ct, $5.29
-$5/2 Advil PM 16 ct + or Children’s Advil or any ThermaCare 2ct+ (Green Adv Buy flyer  exp 8/13)
-$2 Advil PM, 16 Ct. +, Any – 05-23-10 RP (expires 7/31)
You get 2 bottles for $1.58

Cole’s Mini Loaf, $1.79
-B1G1 Cole’s Garlic Mini-Loaf (Yellow Adv Buy Flyer exp 8/6)
-$0.50/1 Cole’s Brand Brand Product
If your store doubles you can use 2 printables and get them Free (money maker if your store allows overage!)

Kool-Aid Fun Fizz (8ct), 3/$4
-$1/1 Kool-Aid Fun Fizz Product, Any Package – Kraft Food & Family, May/Summer 2010
-$1/1 Kool-Aid Fun Fizz Drink Drops, Any Package Tearpad
You pay 33¢ per bag

Sorrento Fresh Sliced Mozzarella Cheese 12oz, $3.99 
-$1/1 Sorrento Fresh Mozzarella cheese blinkie (exp 10/31)
-$1/1 Sorrento Fresh Sliced Mozzarella Cheese 12oz SmartSaving booklet (exp 7/31)
You pay $1.99 per package (this is one of my favorites–I grabbed four packages on Monday :-) )

Whitehouse White Vinegar, 32 oz, $1.39 
-$1/1 Publix Smart Savings Booklet (exp 7/31/2010)
You pay 39¢ for a big bottle of vinegar

Whitehouse Cider Vinegar, 32 oz, $1.89 
-$1/1 Publix Smart Savings Booklet (exp 7/31/2010)
You pay 89¢ for a big bottle of cider vinegar

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Whole Foods Printable Coupon (if your store considers a competitor)

July 28, 2010 

Sarah emailed to let me know that the Whole Food printable coupons have reset!  Sara noted that since the Cascadian Farms cereal and granola bars are BOGO this week you can use the manufacturer’s coupon with the store coupon and get each box FREE!!  Perfect if your store considers Whole Foods a competitor!!

I have listed the corresponding manufacturer’s coupon in red!

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Buy Theirs Get Ours Promo

July 28, 2010 

There is a new Buy Theirs Get Ours Promo starting with the new ad!!   If you buy the National Brand Product you will get the corresponding Publix brand for FREE.  Here is what you can get this week:

Sunmaid Raisins
Mott’s Apple Juice
Barnums Animals Crackers

Thanks Tina!!

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New Publix Mailer – Back To School Sale

July 28, 2010 

Look what I found in my mailbox today… a new Publix mailer!!

The mailer is titled “Publix Back To School Sale”.  It lists a variety of deals most which are in the ad and had a $5/$30 coupon on the back page! 

I noticed a few deals that were not in the ad:

Ziploc Sandwich Bags, Family Pack 100 ct, 2/$5
-$1.50/2 Ziploc Products
-$1/2 Walgreens Jul IVC (exp 7/31/2010)
-$1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags, any 7/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)
-$0.40/1 Ziploc Brand Bags, any 7/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)
-$0.55/1 Ziploc Brand Bags, any 7/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)

Zephyrhills Aquapod Natural Spring Water or Deer Park Aquapod Natural Spring Water, 8 pk, 11oz bot, BOGO $2.49

Tyson Fully Cooked Entrees, Assorted Varieties, Breaded Chicken or Steak, 20.5 to 29 oz pkg, $4.99
-$1/1 Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken 7/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2010)
-$1/1 Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken 6/20/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/20/2010)
-$1/1 Bag Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken Nuggets, Patties, & Tenders Food Lion Printable

Just a note…I am not sure who gets the mailers.  This is only the second one I have ever received. If anyone knows please comment below!

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