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This week’s deals

Posted by littlemissknowitall

July 28, 2008 |

Normally I would put together a list of everything you can get for $10 this week.  Unfortunately this week just isn’t that great for deals.  There are several, and I will point you towards them.  However, the deals are various and it really depends on your family’s needs as to what you should buy.  Therefore I won’t be putting together a $10 list this week.  Here’s some of my favorites:

–Free Lifesavers and GummiSavers at CVS:  This week CVS has Lifesaver and Gummisaver bags on sale buy one get one free.  (BOGO)  Combine with the BOGO coupon from June (available online via coupon clipping sites or ebay) to get two bags free!  Buy $10 worth of bags and get $5 in ECB’s!  Limit 5 or $25 in ECB’s per household.  MONEYMAKER!

–Free Revlon at CVS:  Buy Revlon Limited Edition Product at $9.99 and use $2/1 coupon from the 07/20 SmartSource insert.  Get back $9.99 in ECB’s, meaning this is a MONEYMAKER!

–Schick Intuition Razors, also at CVS.  Normally $10.99, the razor starter packs are on sale for $3.99.  Last week had $2 off coupons, making them only $1.99 each!  That’s a 90% savings!

–Kroger has its Buy 10 get $5 off your total order Mega Sale still going on this week!  Look at Mommysnacks for Andrea’s complete rundown of the best deals.  I’ve been stockpiling Edwards pie singles, Kroger brand instant oatmeal, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Lean Cuisine meals, Betty Crocker frostings and Brawny paper towels.  Remember, its Mix and Match, so pay attention to your receipts.  You are limited to 3 $5 discounts per transaction.  Make sure you get all you are due!  Some of the stores are having difficulty–one quick way to add up your eligible purchases–each one has a + sign next to it.  Do not let them try to tell you you have to buy 10 of the same item or 10 items within the same price range–its just not true.  The ad clearly says Mix and Match ANY and Kroger’s corporate office says the same.  Also, all the prices minus $5 making your head spin?  An easy way to figure out final price with this deal–simply subtract .50 off each item when you buy ten.  Makes your math a lot simpler!

–While you’re at Kroger taking advantage of the Mega Deals, make sure to pick up your free Speed Stick deodorant.  Sunday’s paper had a coupon for $1 off, and the deodorant is priced at $1.50 this week.  Buy it as a part of a 10 item transaction, and save the additional .50 off per item–making it free!

–Kroger also has eggs 10 for $10, an excellent price right now.  (Normally around $1.47/doz)  My suggestion?  You can’t freeze eggs whole, but you can break them open and freeze those!  If you frequently use egg whites, separate the eggs and  freeze them that way.  Or mix them together and add your flavorings for scrambled eggs–then freeze!  Its a great way to make the most of a good sale.  Oh for the days when eggs were .79/doz!

Check back, this week I’ll be adding a basic how-to guide, and later some school supply sales you don’t want to miss!  And Pardon the Dust, we’re still settling in…


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  1. bella oliver on July 29, 2008 12:18 pm

    What kind of plastic folder do u use to store you coupons; can u post a picture?

  2. littlemissknowitall on July 29, 2008 12:23 pm

    I will, but can’t right now. My dh scuttled off on a mission with our digital camera.

    That’s a good idea for a blog. Let me go set that up.

  3. Andrea @ Mommy Snacks on July 29, 2008 1:36 pm

    Heather - thanks for the mention on Mommy Snacks! I am bummed about the lack of deals, but I guess even us deal lovers need a break, right (just a small one will do)?! :-)

  4. Teresa Hanes on July 29, 2008 1:52 pm

    how do I or where do I get the coupon for the gummi bears at CVS this week?

  5. littlemissknowitall on July 29, 2008 7:58 pm

    Teresa, its for Gummisavers. You can try ebay for Lifesavers or Gummisavers coupons–though its a popular sale and I’m not sure there are many left.

  6. Sara on July 29, 2008 11:34 pm

    I’d like to see a few sample menus of what the miss know it all family eats. Are the menus based on what’s on sale?? Also, maybe a month’s worth of grocery reciepts…I still am having a hard time wrapping my head around a $200 month food bill!

  7. littlemissknowitall on July 29, 2008 11:52 pm

    Well, I also practice bulk cooking. So I survey what foods I have in stock, and make up a monthly menu from there. I tend to pick 10-12 recipes and make 3-4 meals of each one. I then wrap them up individually and then freeze them, ready to cook/reheat every night. I vary the menu from month to month, but generally I work from 25-30 different recipes. Since I have planned ahead and made up a master shopping list, when sales come up I know exactly what I’m looking for. I’m always on the hunt for what we normally eat–long before we actually need them. Okay, now for a list of what you’ll typically see the KnowitAll family eating:
    –Roasted Chicken, Roast Beef, Pot Roast, Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguinon, Paella, Seafood Manicotti, Meatloaf, Pork Chops, Lemon Garlic Chicken, Broiled Chicken, Triple Mushroom Bisque, Guinness Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, Steak and Ale Pie, Hamburger, Fajitas, Creamy Lemon Pasta with chicken, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Chicken Scallopine, Chicken Piccata, and more.

    The secret is stocking up when things are at lowest annual price–then you won’t ever pay full price for them again. B/C I save so much on everyday items like toothpaste, toilet paper, cereal, shampoo, chips, sodas, cheese, etc, then I can afford to spend my $200 a month on other items I want, like fresh produce, and splurges like hummus, goat cheese, good wine, Guinness for my husband, and once in a while, a good bottle of single malt whiskey for myself.

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