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Passionate Penny Pincher Recipes

Laurie over at Passionate Penny Pincher has her recipes for the week ready.  I had to giggle a bit as each of her recipes use sour cream   There have definitely been an abundance of sour cream deals.  If you are looking for ways to use up your stash then you will definitely want to check out Laurie’s latest dishes.  I did not make a menu this week so I am winging it a bit…I think I might just make the Enchilada Bake tomorrow!! I have  everything on hand and you guys know I love Mexican food

Here is what Laurie has for us this week:

• Chicken Enchilada Bake
• Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes with Pantry Pork Chops
• Lightened Up Banana Muffins

New Printables On Coupons.com

I noticed a few new (to me) coupons on Coupons.com.  I am a big fan of Near East Couscous so I am always excited to find a coupon Try zip 90210

-$2/1 Nivea Body Any
-$1/2 Near East (I love their Mushroom Couscous!)
-$1/1 Smart Balance™ MILKS
-$.55/2 HORMEL® Pepperoni packs
-$2/1 Bottled Hidden Valley® Farmhouse Originals dressing–Thanks Myra..how did I miss that one?!

New Target Huggies Coupons (if your store considers a competitor)

There are new Huggies Target coupons.  The diapers might make for a sweet deal–the Target coupon is $3/1 and there are $3/1 coupons on Coupons.com and SmartSource…that is $6 off a pack of diapers if your store considers Target a competitor!!

$3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers 50 ct + Target Coupon
-$3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers
-$3/1 HUGGIES® Pure & Natural Diapers
-$3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers (IE) Printable (FF) Rolling
-$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers 8/22/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)
-$2.50/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers Rolling

$0.75/1 Huggies Baby Wipes 64 ct +Target Coupon
-$0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes 8/22/2010 SS Insert (exp 9/18/2010)
-$2.50/3 Huggies Baby Wipes (exp 10/2/2010)
-$2/1 Huggies Baby Wipes 320 ct+ (exp 10/2/2010)
-$1.50/2 HUGGIES® Baby Wipes (64 ct. or larger)
-$1/1 HUGGIES® Baby Wipes (128 ct. or larger)

Thanks Kit!

New Booklet: For All The Family Favorites

The fabulous Happy emailed to let me know that she found a great new booklet: For All the Family Favorites. It includes the following Publix coupons that expire on 10/10/10. (with the exception of the two manufacturer coupons noted)

-$1/2 (2) Kleenex Expressions Oval Facial Tissues
Free Huggies Baby Wipes tub wyb (1) box of Huggies Diapers or Pull-Ups Training Pants 33 ct. or larger
-$1.50 Huggies Baby Wipes Refill 104 ct. or larger
B10G1 Get one free WYB (10) Gerber Baby Food 2 Pk.
-$5 Gerber Good Start Infant Formula Powders Assorted Varieties 24-25.7 oz cans
-$2 GoodNites Underwear
-$1 Air Wick Candle
-$3 Air Wick Freshnmatic Ultra Starter kit or Compact i-Motion Starter Kit
-$1 Air Wick Scented Oil i-Motion Starter Kit
-$1 Lysol Neutra Fabric Mist
-$1 Resolve In-Wash Stain Remover
-$2/2 (2) Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom products
-$2/2 (2) Fantastic products
-$2/2 (2) Pledge products
-$2 Glade Sense N’ Spray Starter or Glade Lasting Impressions Starter Kit
-$1 Glade Relaxing Moments Premium Room Spray
-$0.50 Glade PlugIns Scented oil Refill
-$0.40 Palmolive Dish Liquid
Free 28 oz Fabuloso wyb 150 oz Suavitel
$1.50 Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain and Odor Eliminator–MANUFACTURER COUPON exp 10/16
-$0.55 2000 Flushes Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner–MANUFACTURER COUPON exp 11/30
B2G1 Martha Stewart Clean cleaning products (max $4.00)
-$0.50/2 (2) Scotties 60-132 ct. facial tissue
-$1 Sprayway 19 oz glass cleaner
Free Clorox Stain Fighter Laundry Pre-Treater gel For Colors Pen (2 oz) wyb Clorox 2 Stain Fighter and Color Booster (liquid 33 oz or larger or 16 ct packs)
-$0.75 Glad OdorShield Trash Bags 34 ct or larger
-$2/2 (1) Glad OdorShield Trash Bags AND (1) Fresh Step Scoopable Cat Litter
-$0.75 Fresh Step Scoopable Cat Litter 20 lbs or larger
-$1 (2) all 32 oz or 50 oz
-$0.55 Snuggle (no size limit)
-$1 Surf (no size limit)

Pilates DVD From Contessa

If you want a super cheap pilates DVD y0u guys might want to dig through your freezer to see if you have (3) Contessa UPC’s.  These have been BOGO several times recently.  You can send in the UPC codes with $3.50 for shipping & handling to score 10 Minute Solution® Pilates Perfect Body DVD.

Head over HERE for all the details.

Thanks Abby!

Let’s Talk Coupons

This week I am putting Ask I Heart Publix on hold to go over correct coupon usage.  I have had a fair amount of questions lately and several folks emailing me deals using coupons inappropriately….so I thought today would be better to do a review of coupon basics.

Here on the site I reference all types of coupons.  There are blinkies, tearpads, hangtags, insert coupons, booklet coupons, printables and more (Need a definition of each coupon??  Just click the basics tab at the top of the site)  The majority of coupons you find are manufacturer’s coupons.  It is very easy to identify a manufacturer’s coupon –when you look at the barcode these coupons will ALWAYS begin with the number “5″ or the number “9″. Often the coupon will state “manufacturer’s coupon” on it…but not always.  If you are in an area where Publix doubles coupons, coupon 50¢ and under that begin with the number “5″ will automatically double at the register.  Those that begin with the number “9″ will not automatically double and will need to be manually doubled by the cashier.

Some manufacturer’s coupons may have a store name or logo printed on them.  Unless the coupon specifies that the coupon MUST be used at a specific store, you should be able to use the manufacturer’s coupon at any store that accepts coupons.  So, if you happen to print a coupon from the Target website where the barcode begins with the number “5″ and has a Target logo–that is still a manufacturer’s coupon.

The biggest things to remember about manufacturer’s coupons is that you can only use one per item purchased AND to use it you must abide by the wording.  So if you have a coupon that is for $1 off when you buy 2 boxes of crackers, in order to use that coupon you must have TWO boxes of the specified cracker.  Since you have used a coupon to discount those two boxes, you will not be able to use another manufacturer’s coupon on either of those crackers.  If you happen to pick up a box of crackers that has a peelie attached to the box, you must make a choice – use the peelie or use the coupon you had intended to use.  I have had to stop many cashiers from pulling my peelie   I just explain that I have another coupon I plan to use to discount that item and that I will save that peelie to use another time!

The wording on coupons is very important. The wording can be tricky especially when you are using coupons that require another purchase or apply to multiple products.  Your best bet is to look at what item is being “discounted” .  Here are a couple of examples:

-$1 off when you buy Nabisco Cookies and Milk — In this case you must buy both cookies AND milk in order to get the $1 discount. No other coupons may be used on either the cookies or the milk!

-$1 off milk when you buy Nabisco Cookies –Here you are getting a $1 discount on milk when you buy a qualifying product.  The coupon does not discount the cookies so you may use an addtional coupon to “discount” the cookies.

If you stick to the wording and make sure you are using the correct coupons on the correct items you will be good to go  

One of the great things about Publix is that they allow you to use a Publix (or competitor) store coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon!!  Just like manufacturer’s coupons you must abide by the wording.  Store coupons are pretty easy to spot.  Most Publix coupons have a LU number. You might spot a few with a barcode…but remember the barcode will NEVER begin with a “5″ or “9″ and Publix coupons are usually identified as a store coupon.

Now let’s talk about printable coupons.  Most internet printables have a limit of two prints per computer. They limit the prints for a reason. The company that issues the coupon only want to allow so many to be redeemed as they are the ones that will have to pay the store when it is time for the coupon to be reimbursed!

You never want to copy internet printable coupons!! By using copied coupons you are creating coupons that should not exist! Manufacturers are not obligated to reimburse these coupons as they are copies! I know many of you are asking how will anyone know it is a copy…well, each coupon has a unique code that appears on the coupon. I have circled the number in red to show you where you will find the number.

Would you make a copy of a coupon from the newspaper? Making a copy of a printable coupon is no different! Print limits exist for a reason. If you read the fine print on the coupon it says that the coupon is VOID IF COPIED! If we want stores to continue to accept printable coupons we have to make sure that we use them appropriately. Remember…a few can spoil it for many!

Here is an example of the location of the pin number on SmartSource coupons:

I hope this has helped. I know most of you are coupon pros…but we all had to learn the ropes at one point. If you have other questions–leave them in the comments. I will try to check the comments throughout the day and maybe some of you pros can also throw in any coupon advise you might have for new couponers out there!!

Publix Penny Item 9/8 & 9/9

This week the penny item is Publix Vanilla Wafers.

The penny item coupon is valid for one day only –the day your ad begins (either Wednesday or Thursday). The actual coupon can be found in the newspaper on your penny item day! Florida does not participate in the penny item promotion. Leave a comment below if your store offers a different item!

Printable Competitor Store Coupons

Here are the printable competitor coupons for the week. If your store considers Food Lion, Harveys or Earth Fare a competitor, you can use these at Publix to save big bucks!! To see all the current coupons, click the FLIPS tab at the top of the site.

The Lipton is BOGO this week so you should be able to get a great deal if your store accepts Harveys!

Food Lion Coupons 9/8 – 9/14
$0.75/1 7UP 12 pack
$1/1 Raisinets 6 pack
$1/1 Nestle Tollhouse Morsels (any 3 flavors-White, Milk or Semi Sweet Chocolate) 24oz bag
$1/1 NesQuik Ready to Drink Shelf Stable Chocolate

 Harveys Coupons 9/7 – 9/21
$1/2 jars Food Lion Brand Salsa
$1/2 bags Tostitos Scoops
$1/1 Lipton Tea Bags
$2/10 Food Lion Brand Yogurts

Earth Fare 9/8 – 9/14
Free Penne Lane Ravioli 14-15 oz with $5 purchase

Thanks to Melanie & Laura at I Heart Earth Fare

Buy Theirs Get Ours Promotion

Looks like there is a new Buy Theirs Get Ours Promo that will start 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 (I will list corresponding coupons ASAP–got to get the boys to school)

Special K Bar - Strawberry

Quaker Instant Oats
-$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal (exp 10/31/2010)
-$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal 8/29/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
-$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal 9/12/2010 RP Insert

Quaker Oatmeal Variety Pack
-$1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal (exp 10/31/2010)
-$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal 8/29/2010 RP Insert (exp 10/31/2010)
-$1/1 Quaker Oatmeal 9/12/2010 RP Insert

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