Savings Chatter: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

$10 for $30 Worth of Food and Drinks at Winchester's Grill

ABOUT THIS DEAL:

Take the night off and head out for some good eats at Winchester's Grill, where today's deal will get you $30 worth of eats and drinks for only $10.

Located in the heart of downtown Ventura, Winchester's is now into it's 15th year and is THE place to head when you're looking for some casual dining in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They've got great steaks, chicken, fresh seafood, and what some people say are the "best damn burgers" around. The menu is reasonably priced, and with this deal it gets even better! We say you head over and plant yourself in one of the cozy booths under the watchful eye of "The Duke," or if the weather's nice you can sit on one of their two heated patios and watch Main Street while enjoying a long meal. Like yourself a bar? You'll love their 40-foot mahogany bar - it's full service and has the largest selection of draft beer between LA and San Francisco. Eating out is always a nice change of pace, so grab this deal and make it a bargain too!

Don't delay - this deal ends soon!!!

FINE PRINT:

Expires on November 30, 2011.
Referral credits are not earned on Juicy Deals.
Limit 1 per person.
Only 400 available.
Limit one per person. Must be used in one transaction. Please print and present JITC Deal Code printout to redeem. Excludes tax and gratuity.

Vons Trip - $32.16 worth for $4.05

I went in for a few cheapies:

Sunny Delight, on sale for $1, used 25¢ MQ that doubled to 50¢ off = 50¢

Knudsen Sour Cream, on sale for $1.50, used a 40¢ MQ that doubled to 80¢ off = 70¢

Totinos Pizza Rolls, on sale for $1, used a 50¢ MQ that doubled to $1 off = FREE

Pure Protein Bar, on sale for $1, used a 55¢ MQ that doubled to $1 off = FREE

Haribo candy, on sale for $1, used a 40¢ IPQ that doubled to 80¢ off = 20¢

Zone Perfect Bar, on sale for $1, used a 50¢ MQ that doubled to $1 off = FREE

Heinz Ketchup, on sale for $1.69 with In-Ad store coupon. I used a 50¢ MQ = 69¢

Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, on sale for 99¢, used a 55¢ that doubled to 99¢ = FREE

Mission Chips, on sale for $1.99 with In-Ad store coupon. I used a 50¢ peelie that doubled to $1 off = 99¢

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce, on sale for $1.99, used a $2 off IPQ (No longer available) = FREE

Welches Grape Jelly, on sale for $1.69 with In-Ad store coupon, used a 55¢ that doubled to $1 off = 69¢

Walgreen's - $41.93 for FREE

Besides the fact that I couldn't find anything in the store and it was sooo hot in there.... I did get some goodies for free!!

They didn't have Ritz Crackerfuls in stock for that deal, but I heard the regular Ritz, Triscuits & Wheathins were producing the $2 Register Rewards instead.

I got:

(2) Ritz Crackers, on sale for $2 each. I used a $1 off 2 IPQ, and earned a $2 RR = 50¢ ea.

(6) Right Guard deodorants, on sale B1G1F. I used B1G1F coupons, so all 6 FREE!! The B1G1F sale price didn't come off at the register, and I realized when I got to the car and looked at the receipt, so I had to go back in for the refund. Because I used RR that I had earned prior to "pay" for this entire transaction, I ended up getting a cash refund.

(1) Goody's Powder 6pk, on sale for $1.50, I earned a $1.50 RR = FREE

(1) Icy Hot Naturals .5 oz., on sale for 99¢, I used a $1 coupon that they adjusted down to 99¢, and I also earned a 99¢ RR = 99¢ overage!!

(2) Ecotrin, on sale for 99¢ with In-Ad coupon. I used (2) $1.50 MQ's = 51¢ overage on each one

(1) Mountain Dew soda. No coupon, no sale... but my son was thirsty from that awful shopping trip & it was so hot in there, I bought it for him for being such a sport!! Cost: $2

The items I didn't get completely free, I used Register Rewards that I had earned on previously visits. After getting my refund from the Right Guard deodorants not coming off, I ended up getting it all for FREE.

5/30 Babies R Us - $52 Value for $3.25!!

Then we went next door to Babies R Us to see if they had any diaper bags on clearance for the deal I read about here.
I found these 2 diaper bags marked on clearance from $25.96 to $12.98 and I used the coupon I had printed out to save $10 off each of those diapers bags. That brought the price of each diaper bag down to $2.98 each. I used the $5 balance from the Kellogg's gift card and only had to pay $3.25 total including tax for 2 very nice diaper bags that retailed for over $52!! What great gifts these will be when I fill them up with baby supplies!! I also received more Babies R Us coupons to use in June.

Best Buy - $10 Roblox Card for FREE!!

Then we headed to Best Buy because I had earned a $5 voucher. My son has been playing ROBLOX and has been asking for a membership, so I hoped they would have ROBLOX game cards....

Yay! They did. The ROBLOX game card was $10 and I used my $5 Best Buy voucher. Then I had a $10 gift card I received from Kellogg's, so I used $5 of it to pay the balance and it cost me nothing out of pocket!! My son was happy and so was I!!

Kohls - 2 Father's Day Cards for $1.35

I had my $5 Kohls coupon that I got in my email last week. I decided I needed to get a couple Father's Day cards, so I would use it towards that.

Total before coupons: $6.48

After $5 coupon and I was also able to use a 15% off coupon which took off another 23¢.

Total after coupons & tax: $1.35 - That's only 68¢ each card!!

Baja Fresh Coupons - Exp. 6/20/11

CLICK HERE for
Baja Fresh Coupons

Love Fun Mail!!

I love getting fun mail, especially when I forget I signed up for it!!

I got all of this in ONE envelope!! I finally remembered this was a something that Recyclebank offered last month for only 80 points!!

It included:

Issue of GLAMOUR magazine (which I will donate to the hospital... of course I pulled the coupons out first!!)
Reusable shopping bag
Aveeno samples of lotion, shampoo & conditioner

CLICK HERE to read more about Recyclebank and what it's all about. Last night I was able to redeem 60 points to print off (2) $1 coupons towards Honest Tea single bottle to help do the Buy 5 Get $2 ECB deal at CVS!!

Ventura Aquatic Center 10-Entry Pass - 50%+ Off!!

I love me some GROUPON!! Every day I get an AWESOME deal delivered directly to my email inbox, then I can choose if I want to buy it or not. I love these deals, because they are local and have savings of up to 90% off!! I have gotten: a facial for $20, a massage for $16, lunch for 2 for $11... all local using GROUPON. Register for free today so you don't miss a thing!!

TODAYS DEAL IS AWESOME!! <------CLICK HERE

Swimmers are less judgmental than chefs, who usually take exception when you hold your nose and splash them with water. Cook up some fun with today's Groupon to the Ventura Aquatic Center. Choose between the following options:

For $10, you get a 10-entry Splash Pass for one child age 3–9 or an adult age 62 and up (a $20 value). The 10-entry pass is normally $20, but if you went 10 times & paid for each entry separately, it would be $30!!
For $20, you get a 10-entry Splash Pass for one person age 10–61 (a $40 value). The 10-entry pass is normally $40, but if you went 10 times & paid for each entry separately, it would be $50!!

Nestled inside a 94.5-acre park, Ventura Aquatic Center is an outdoor facility complete with three pools dedicated to either exercise or play. Armed with 10-entry Splash Passes, visitors can participate in open swim, lap swim, and water-polo scrimmages. Swimmers can practice their backstrokes in a 50-meter competition pool or hone their Marco Polo radar in a 25-meter recreation pool. A colorful jungle gym juts from the shallow waters of the kids' activity pool. Two water slides tower over the complex, drawing thirsty giants off the course of their mega-marathons. Red Cross–certified lifeguards preside over the pool.

THE FINE PRINT:

Expires Dec 2, 2011
Limit 4 Splash Passes per person. Limit 1 per visit (I think this is per person). Valid only for option purchased. Must be age 3-9 for a child pass, must be 10 or older for an adult pass. Non-transferable. May redeem across visits.
See the rules that apply to all deals.

LOCATION:

Ventura Aquatics Center

901 S. Kimball Rd.

Ventura, CA 93003

Rite-Aid Trip #2 - 5/29 - $44 Worth for $3!!

Transaction #2 -

(2) Crest 2pks, on sale for $5.99 ea. = $11.98
(2) Oral-B Quad packs, on sale for $5.99 ea. = $11.98
(2) Speed Stick Deodorant, on sale for 2.99 ea. = $5.98
Calgon Bath Beads = $2.99
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Total Before Coupons: $32.93

I used:

(2) $1.50 off Crest Pro-Health (5/1 P&G, Exp 5/31) = $3.00
(2) $1.50 off Oral-B Toothbrush (5/1 P&G, Exp. 5/31) = $3.00
(2) 50¢ Speed Stick IPQ's = $1.00
$1 off Calgon IPQ
$23.98 in +UP rewards
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Paid: 95¢ + tax OOP

I earned:

2 x $4 +UP rewards for the Crest 2pks = $8 +UPs (Limit 4 total between the Oral-B & Crest deal)
2 x $4 +UP rewards for the Oral-B toothbrushes = $8 +UPs
2 x $2 +UP rewards for the Speed Stick deodorants = $4 +UPs (Limit 4 deals, I did 2 on Friday)
$2 +UP rewards for the Calgon
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$22 +UP rewards earned

So basically this order cost me the 95¢ plus $1.98 in +UP rewards that I used (..and as always.. TAX!!) Darn it, if I would have had another Save $3 off $15 Survey coupon, the order would have been completely free!!

Rite-Aid Trip #1 - 5/29 - $40 Worth for $5!!

I went to Rite-Aid and knew I didn't have enough +UP rewards to buy everything in one transaction, so I split my order in 2 transactions.

One of the +UP rewards is Spend $30 in participating products, Receive a $10 +UP reward, so I did this one:

(3) Huggies Diapers packages, on sale for $8.97 ea. = $26.91
(1) U-Kotex panty liners, on sale for $3.50
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Total before coupons: $30.41

I used:
(3) Huggies $3 off ANY IPQ's = $9.00
$1 off U-Kotex HMQ
$1 off Huggies Rite-Aid Video Values coupon
$3 off $15 Rite-Aid coupon I got for doing a Survey that printed out on the bottom of a previous receipt
(2) $1 off any non-prescription purchase Rite-Aid Video Values coupon I earned watching the video
$14 +UP rewards
(... you should have seen the cashiers face when I laid down 8 coupons for 4 items.. then proceeded to "pay" with +UPs.. he was so confused and asked the other cashier how many I could use, and she said "scan until it won't let you take anymore"... LOL!!)
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= 41¢ plus tax OOP and I earned the $10 +UP reward

Love it when I can get 3 pkgs of diapers & panty liners for basically $5 - that's less than $2 a package!! I gave one package to my sister and saved the other 2 for baby shower gifts.

CLICK HERE to read more about how to do Rite-Aid deals.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Be Sure and Look Thru ALL the Grocery Ads!!

Be sure and look through ALL the grocery ads, even if you don't shop at the other stores. It really only takes a minute each to scan them & see if you are missing out on a great deal.

I rarely shop at Vallarta or Tresierras stores, but I ALWAYS look through the ads because almost every week I find manufacturer's coupons print inside the ad. Look at the examples!! 40¢ off Knudsen sour cream!! This doubles to 80¢ at Vons & Ralphs.. and Vons has Knudsen on sale for $1.50 thru Tuesday.. I was able to get sour cream for 70¢ - LOVE THAT!!!

...and not only was the sour cream in the Vallarta ad, but the same coupon was in the Tresierras ad too! But one of them had a longer expiration date, so I used the short-dated one first of course, and I'll save the other one for next time!!

The manufacturer's coupons can be used at the other grocery stores.

Diet Coke - $1 Off Printable

Hurry over to the Diet Coke Facebook page and print your coupon to save $1 off 16 or 20 ounce drink! Be sure and print 2!!

Win Movie Tickets from Moviefone

Enter to win HERE. Simple!! Good Luck!! Let me know if you are a winner!! Enter everyday!!

Boulder Chips - $1 off 1 Printable Reset

It's BACK!! Who knows for how long.. print it now!!
Save $1 off 1 bag of Boulder chips - YUM!!!
Go to www.coupons.com and enter zip code 95420, then click on the FOOD category and hopefully it works. Print your 2 coupons!!

Blockbuster Express Free Promo Code - 5/30 TODAY

Get 1 FREE movie rental from Blockbuster Express Kiosks with code MEMORIALDAY. Valid through midnight tonight 5/30/11. Keep in mind these usually only work on the movies that are $1 not the hot releases that are $2.99.

Let Us Remember...

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Buca di Beppo- Free Pasta Coupon

Stop into Buca di Beppo for a FREE small pasta, with the purchase of any large entree or pasta, only on May 30th. Print your coupon here.

Gymboree - Everything $12.99 & Under Sale

Monday, Memorial Day Only -

Gymboree (in-store and online) is having a huge Memorial Day sale. EVERYTHING is $12.99 and under!! That is great savings for Gymboree clothing!! I love their girl clothes!!

List of Printable Coupons

Here are more printable grocery coupons available for you to print:

$0.75/1 Ball Park Franks

$1/1 SunRype Juice

$1/1 Beech – Nut Stage 4 Fruit Nibbles

$0.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty 18″ Wide Foil

$0.75/1 Reynolds Wrap Non – Stick Foil

$1/1 Reynolds Parchment Paper

$1/1 Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners

$1/1 Loreal Paris Lip Product

$2/1 Magic Smooth Souffle Makeup or Studio Secrets Face Product

$3/1 Samy Fat Foam Hair Color

$2/1 Benefiber Product

$3/1 Benefiber Stick Pack Product

$1 off any two Sunbelt Family Pack Granola Bars

$1 off any one Wholly Product

$1 off any two Gorton’s Items

75¢ off any CARE by Solo product

EXPIRED FREE Screwdriver Set

~~Get a free screwdriver set!! including shipping too!! It may not be top quality, but it's a free stocking stuffer!!~~

~~CLICK HERE to order your completely FREE Omaha 6-in-1 Screwdriver Set with FREE shipping!~~

2 Packs of Gum for $5??

WHAT?? I'm so confused!!

My initial thought was "2 packs of gum for $5?!"

After further research, it's 2 multi-packs for $5 (which I still think is ridiculous)... LOL

Free Sample of o.b. Trial Pack

Get your cute trial pack absolutely free!! Register HERE

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Michaels Craft Store Memorial Weekend Savings

We love Michaels Holiday Sales!! Print out your coupons today for Sunday & Monday shopping!!

Sunday, May 29 - Save 50% off any one regular priced item
Monday, May 30 - Save 20% off your entire purchase including sale items!!
5/30 thru 6/4 - Save 40% off any one regular priced item

Restaurant.com - Save 80%

Be sure to snag some nice restaurant gift certificates at a great price! You'll receive 80% off when you use the promo code FLAG at checkout. Click HERE to stock up!

Look at the specifics on each certificate before purchasing. Some of the $25 certificates require a minimum $35 purchase and then add 18% gratuity on top, so be sure and read ALL the fine print for the certificate you want before you purchase. It's still a great deal if you can use it!!

This offer valid thru May 31, 2011.

Last Day for May Rite-Aid Video Values!!

You have until 9pm (PST) tonight (5/28) to watch the May Rite-Aid Video Values Coupons! The June Video Values Coupons will be available after that!!

National Burger Weekend with Groupon!!

Groupon is celebrating Memorial Day with a National Burger Weekend! Check your city's Groupon for a burger joint deal near you. Typically, you will save half off your purchase price.

Click HERE to sign up with Groupon and snag a fabulous deal!!

**The Ventura County deal is for $10, you will get $20 worth of burgers and American fare at JJ Brewsky’s Restaurant & Bar in Old Town Camarillo**

New Target Mobile Coupons

Target released new mobile coupons! Coupons expire 6/10/11. These coupons can be stacked with Manufacturer coupons. To get your coupons try texting OFFERS to TARGET (827438). You will need to be able to access the internet via your mobile phone. You may need to register here first.

If you are unfamiliar with Target Mobile coupons, they are coupons you receive via your web-enabled phone. Yes, that applies to those of you with internet access on your cell phones. You can sign-up here for Target Mobile Coupons. It’ll take 1-2 weeks to get your first coupons on your phone. Once you get your coupons on your mobile phone, you can buy which ever items you want that the coupons apply to, then show your cashier the coupon barcode on your phone for them to scan. If the bar code won't scan, there is a long number at the bottom of the barcode that they can enter instead. *Keep in mind message and data rates may apply.

**If you ever accidentally delete your Target Offers text message, you can text "OFFERS" to 827438 and they'll send them to you again!! I keep "Target" (827438) as a contact in my phone because I always seem to delete my Target Offers texts!! LOL

Buena Lanes - Sat & Sun Bowling Deal

I receive great savings offers via text from Buena Lanes Bowling Alley in Ventura. I want to pass on the info to you to be able to sign up, but I don't know what it was I texted to "90210" to start receiving the offers! LOL I called Buena Lanes, and they can't find the keyword either. As soon as I find out, I'll post it.. but in the meantime, I wanted to pass on this awesome deal good tonight & tomorrow.

"(5/28)Sat & (5/29)Sun 5:30pm until 7:30pm - Get 2 games of bowling including shoe rental only $5.00 per person. Please show text to front desk"

If you are interested in receiving this deal, leave me a message with your cell # and I'll forward the text to you so you don't miss out!!

Kingsford Charcoal B1G1F at Lowes

Need charcoal for this weekend??

Lowes has the Kingsford 16.6 lb bag of charcoal on sale Buy One Get One Free!! Get 2 bags for $7.48 or 4 bags for $14.96!! Limit (2) free bags per customer. Offer ends 5/30/11.

Save on Post-It Products

SUPER STICKY FULL-ADHESIVE NOTES

Notes for New Places! New Super Sticky Full Adhesive notes have more adhesive on the back for a better stick. Try today!

GET COUPON to save $1 off purchase of $4 or more. Exp. 12/31/11

POST-IT FLAGS - FIND IT FAST!!

Locate that recipe in a snap with Post-it Tabs and Flags. With a variety of colors and styles, your kitchen will be as organized as your desk.

GET COUPON to save $2 off purchase of $3 or more. Exp. 8/15/11

Voskos Yogurt - Save 75¢ Printable

Save 75¢ off 1 Voskos Yogurt product. These go one sale for $1 often at Ralphs, so after the Ralphs doubling, you could get it for FREE!! Make sure to hit your browser back button to print out 2!!

Vons Trip - $26.77 worth for $5.15

Yesterday while I ran into Rite-Aid for a couple things, I also did the same to Vons since it was RIGHT THERE. I only got what a had coupons for, and decided I'll go back again this weekend after I get my coupons cut & filed. I was able to get $26.77 worth of stuff for only $5.15!! 81% Savings

I got:

4 Powerade Zero's - used Vons In-Ad Q to bring them down to 60¢ each, and I had (2) IPQ's for B1G1F. When the cashier scanned the B1G1F coupons, it auto deducted $1.59 for each coupon, so I got all 4 free.
Welches Grape Jelly - used Vons In-Ad Q to bring the price down to $1.69, then I used the 55¢ MQ from 5/1 which doubled to $1 off = 69¢
Mission Tortilla Chips - used the Vons In-Ad Q to bring the price down to $1.99, then I used a 50¢ coupon I had found when they had taped some Mission coupons on the products last month. It doubled to $1 = 99¢
Safeway Frozen Potatoes - used the Vons In-Ad Q to get them for $1.99
Safeway Hot Dog Buns - used the Vons In-Ad Q to get them for 88¢
2 Oscar Mayer Weiner Pkgs - used the Vons In-Ad Q to bring the price down to 99¢ each, and I used a $1 off 2 IPQ last I printed a couple weeks ago. There is also a MQ that came out recently = 49¢ ea.

Gull Wings Children's Museum - 50% Off 1 Year Membership

One Year Membership for 50%!! Only $34!!
Don't Delay Offer Expires in 1 DAY!!

After "Are we there yet?" every kid's favorite question is "But why?" Fortunately, the experts at Gull Wings Children's Museum in downtown Oxnard are always ready with an answer. With today's deal, you'll get a one-year family membership to Ventura County's only kiddie museum for only $34 (a $69 value)!!

For more than 20 years this nonprofit children's museum has captivated pintsize minds with engaging exhibits that explore the natural world, with an emphasis on the local environment. Get down and dirty in Fossil Quest!, a hands-on site educating youngsters on extinct animals as they explore a paleontological dig site or visit the Blast Off area, a space exploration exhibit allowing tykes to take on the responsibilities of an astronaut, such as conducting science experiments and taking extra-terrestrial tourists on starlit moonwalks.

THE FINE PRINT:

• Limit 1 per household, up to 1 additional as a gift
• Membership Expiration is one year from activation date or first use
• Must activate membership by September 30, 2011
• Membership is non-transferable, not good towards field trips, birthday parties or any group sales
• One year of membership includes one-year free admission for two adults and all children residing in the household (younger than 18 years old) May be used over multiple visits
• Other conditions apply
• Promotional value expires on September 30, 2011

LOCATION:

418 W. 4th Street
Oxnard, CA 93030

Ronzoni Garden Delight $1 off 1 Printable

Go to the Ronzoni Facebook page HERE and click on "Like"

After you vote in the Garden Delight Summer Sweepstakes, you will be able to print off a $1 coupon good towards Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta. This goes on sale at Albertson's often!!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Rite-Aid Trip - 5/27

I was near a Rite-Aid today, but since I am behind in cutting & filing, I ran in for a quick deal before they ran out of the Renpure shampoo & conditioner that is free after +UP Reward. I had a "Save $3 off $15" coupon that I got for doing a survey (from the bottom of a receipt) and I wanted to use that too.

I did this:

(2) Renpure products @ $4.99 ea. = $9.98
(2) Lady Speed Stick @ $2.99 ea. = $5.98
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Total before coupons: $15.96
used:
Save $3 off $15 Rite-Aid Survey Q
(2) 50¢ IPQ's for each Lady Speed Stick
$10 +UP (that I earned on a prior visit)
$1 +UP
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Total after coupons & +UPs = 96¢ plus tax

and I earned:
$4.99 +UP from Renpure (Limit 2)
$4.99 +UP from Renpure
$2.00 +UP from Lady Speed Stick (Limit 4)
$2.00 +UP from Lady Speed Stick
Total: $13.98 in +UP's received

Between the +UPs I used & the 96¢+tax and the +UPs I received = I made $1!!