Meijer Deals 11/21 - 11/27

1. Cool Whip: $1.50
    $1/2 printable
    Final Cost: $1 each WYB 2

2. Land O Lakes butter: $2.39
   $1/2 printable
   Final Cost: $1.89 each WYB 2

3. Nestle Morsels: $1.99
    $1/2 printable
    Final Cost: $1.49 each WYB 2

4. Wesson Oil: $2.00
     $1/2 MMB printable
     Final Cost: $1.50 each WYB 2

5. Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough: $2
    $1 printable
    Final Cost: $1.00 each WYB 2

6. California Pizza Kitchen: $4.99
    $2/1 printable
     Plus buy 2, get $1 OYNO
     Final Cost: $2.49 each WYB 2 (if you can print two coupons)

Meijer is also doing the turkey deal again this week.  Buy a 10-15 lb turkey, get $9 off instantly, or buy a 16 lb or larger turkey and get $16 off.  (With additional $20 purchase)

WOW! Sports Illustrated Kids Magazine for $5

Magazines.com has Sports Illustrated for Kids marked down right now to $5 for 12 issues.  Plus if you shop through Ebates you will score 26% cash back, making your total just $3.70!  Wow!  Now that's a deal!

Parents Magazine Deal! WOW!

WOW!  If you didn't take advantage of the previous Parents magazine deal I posted, definitely do this one.  Tanga has a 3 year subscription to the magazine for $35.99.  Add it to your cart, then enter the code PARENTS and it takes the total down to $5.99.  That's only $.17 per issue!  This magazine not only has great parenting articles but also often contains coupons.  I believe this deal is only good today, so act fast.

*Note: The fine print states that this is for new subscriptions only, not renewals.

Roaster Deal

If you took advantage of the turkey deal at Meijer this week (17 lb turkey for $4!) you may find yourself needing a roaster.  Bed Bath & Beyond has a great deal right now:

• Buy the "My Perfect Kitchen Gourmet Nonstick Roaster with V-Rack" for $19.99.  
• Use a $5 off a $15 purchase if you received one in the mail.
• Pay $15 (plus tax).
• Then submit this mail-in-rebate for $10 off.
• Final cost after coupon and rebate: $5 (plus tax).  

Meijer Deals 11/4 - 11/20

1. Campbell's Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup: $.59
    $1/4 printable
    Final Cost: $.34 each WYB 4

2. Nestle Toll House Morsels: $1.99
    $.50/2 printable (double to $1 off)
    Final Cost: $1.49 each WYB 2

3. Ziploc Containers: 30% off
    $1.50/2 printable
    Plus buy 3, get $2 OYNO
    Final Cost: varies

4. Kleenex: $1.25
    buy 4 get $1 OYNO, buy 5 get $2 OYNO, or buy 6 or more and get $3 OYNO
    Final Cost: $.75 each WYB 6

5. Skippy Peanut Butter: $1.67
    $1/2 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.17 each WYB 2  (if you have the $1/2 coupon from Sunday's Redplum Unilever insert you can get it for $.67 each WYB 2)

6. Turkey (thanks for telling me what a great deal this is Sara!):
    $9 off 10-15lb (with additional $20 purchase)
    $16 off 16lbs+ (with additional $20 purchase)
    Final Cost: Cheap!  My sister got a 17lb turkey for $4!

Meijer Deals 11/7 - 11/13

There weren't any crazy awesome deals this week, but you can still save money.  Here's what I came up with:

1. General Mills Cereal, select varieties: $2

    $1/2 printable (select varieties)

    Final Cost: $1.50 each

2. Yoplait Yogurt: $.50 each

    $.40/6 printable (doubles to $.80 off)

    Final Cost: $.37 each WYB 6

3. Cottonelle 12 double rolls: $5.99

    $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)

    Final Cost: $4.99

4. Pillsbury Cookie Dough: $2

    $1/2 printable

    Final Cost: $1.50

    OR

    use (2) $1/2 coupons from above

    and get $1 OYNO catalina coupon WYB 4

    Final Cost: $1.25 each WYB 4

5. Marie Callender's Steamers: $2

   $1/1 printable 

   Final Cost: $1

6. Totino's Pizza Rolls (15ct): $1

    $.50/2 printable (doubles to $1 off)

    Final Cost: $.50 each WYB 2

7. Green Giant boxed vegetables: $1

   $.60/3 printable

   Final Cost: $.80 each WYB 3

   OR

   $.50/1 printable (if you didn't print this one already)

  Final Cost: Free

8. Kellogg's Cereals, select varieties: $1.99

    $1/2 printable

   Final Cost: $1.49 each WYB 2

9. V8 Fusion Tea: $2.50

    $1/1 printable

    Final Cost: $1.50

10. Finish Powerball Tabs: $4.99

     $.75/1 printable

    Final Cost: $4.25

11. Finish Quantum Powerball Tabs: $4.99

     $1/1 printable

     Final Cost: $3.99

12. Yoplait Yo-Plus Yogurt 4pk: $1.67

     $1/1 printable

     Final Cost: $.67

13. Bisquick: $2.50

    $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)

    Final Cost: $1.50

14. Pillsbury Grands Biscuits: $1

     $.30/2 printable (doubles to $.60/2)

    Final Cost: $.70 each WYB 2

15. Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $1.50

    $.40/1 printable (doubles to $.80/1)

    Final Cost: $.70

16. Betty Crocker Cake Mix: $1, Betty Crocker Frosting: $1.50

     $.50 off WYB cake mix and frosting (doubles to $1 off)

     Final Cost: $.75 each WYB cake mix and frosting

17. Nature Made Vitamins: Buy One, Get One Free

     $2/1 CoQ10 printable

     Final Cost: ??

18. California Pizza Kitchen: $5

     $2/1 printable

     plus, Buy 2, Get $1 OYNO catalina coupon

    Final Cost: $2.50 each WYB 2

As always, for more great deals check out other great sites including Bargain Briana and Cincinnati Cents!

Meijer Deals 10/31 - 11/6

This is a great week to get some cheap and free items!

1. Country Crock Spread: $.99
  (2)  $.40/1 printable (doubles to $.80 off)
   Plus buy 2 (15 oz), get $1 OYNO catalina coupon
   Final Cost: Better than FREE WYB 2

2. Old Orchard Juice: $1.67
    $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off) or $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)
    Final Cost: $.67
    OR
    use three coupons from above [Meijer will only double two identical coupons, so two will be $1 off and one will be at face value ($.50 off)] and stack with $.75/3 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $.58 each WYB 3

3. Wheat Thins: $1.99
   $1/1 printable
   Final Cost: $.99

4. Oreos: $2.50
   $1 off WYB two pkgs Oreos & one gallon milk
   Final Cost: $2/pkg WYB 2 pkgs & 1 gallon milk

5. Maxwell House Coffee: 50% off
    Buy 2 (10.5 oz or larger), get $1 OYNO catalina coupon
    Final Cost: Varies

6. Peter Pan Peanut Butter: $1.67
    $1/3 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.34 each WYB 3

7. Mott's Apple Juice: $1.67
    $1/2 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.17 each WYB 2

8. Smart Balance Milk: $1.99
    $1/1 printable
    stack with $1/1 MMB printable
    Final Cost: FREE

9. Gatorade 32oz bottle: $1
    $1/4 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $.75 each WYB 4

10. McCormick Gourmet Spices: 25% off
      $1/1 MMB printable
     Final Cost: varies

11. Carapelli Olive Oil: 30% off
     $1/2 MMB printable
     Final Cost: varies

12. Splenda Products: 30% off
     $1/1 printable , $2/1 printable, and $3.50/2 printable
     $1/2 MMB printable
     Final Cost: varies

13. Ziploc Bags
      $1/2 printable
      Plus buy 2, get $1.25 OYNO catalina coupon
      Final Cost: varies

14. Ziploc Containers
     $1.50/2 printable
     Plus buy 3, get $2 OYNO catalina coupon
     Final Cost: varies

15. Lysol All-Purpose or Toilet Bowl Cleaners: $2
     $1/2 printable 
     Final Cost: $1.50 each WYB 2

16. Mrs. T's Pierogies: 3/$5
       (2) $1/1 printable and (1) $1/1 printable
      Plus buy three, get one Mrs. T's Spinach/Feta Pierogies Free
      Final Cost: $2 for four boxes ($.50 each WYB 3)

Coupons 101

I've received some questions about the "rules" of using coupons.  I don't know everything there is to know about coupons, but here is some basic information you might find helpful.

Manufacturer vs. Store Coupons:  There are 2 kinds of coupons: manufacturer coupons and store coupons.

• Manufacturer Coupons:  Look at the top of the coupon; if it says "manufacturer coupon" then it is issued by the manufacturer.
• Store Coupons: If the coupon says "Meijer" or "Kroger" or "Target" or some other store name then it is a store coupon, meaning the store will cover the cost.  These are usually found on the store's website (meijermealbox.com, target.com, etc) or are sent to your home (I've gotten Target and Kroger coupons in the mail several times.)

Stacking Coupons:  You can use one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon per item.  For example, if you have a manufacturer coupon for $1 off Old Orchard Juice from coupons.com and a store coupon for $1 off Old Orchard Juice from meijermealbox.com then you can use both to get $2 off one container of Old Orchard Juice.

Catalina Coupons: In addition to using coupons, another way to save money is to pay attention to "Catalina" coupons.  These are the coupons that print at the check-out when your receipt prints.  Catalinas are usually manufacturer coupons, but occasionally you'll find store coupons too (Meijer will often print ones for Meijer brand items).  Here's how to find out about current Catalina deals:

• Look for tags next to items in the store stating something like "Buy 3 and receive $2 off your next order." 
• Follow blogs and online forums.
• Pay attention to the Catalinas that print at the end of your shopping trip.  There are often announcements of upcoming deals.
• If shopping at Meijer, look at meijermealbox.com under "Specials" and click the "Custom Coupons" tab.  There you will find a list of current Meijer-specific catalina deals.

FYI:  If you are expecting a Catalina coupon to print but it doesn't, be sure to ask the cashier or customer service about it.  They can write you a store coupon for it.  This happened to me a few weeks ago when the Catalina machine wasn't printing in the checkout line.  I told the cashier about it and she was able to give me handwritten coupons to use on my next order.

Doubling Coupons:  Meijer and Kroger will double your coupons that are $.50 and under. For example, a $.45 coupon will double to $.90 off.  This should happen automatically when the cashier scans the coupon.  Some Meijers will even round coupons $.51 and higher up to $1 off.  Unfortunately the Meijers around here don't do that, but I know some do.

Free Seventh Generation Product

Click here to get a rebate form for a free Seventh Generation Spray Cleaner when you purchase both Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry and Hand Dish products between 10/28 and 11/3.  Plus, print coupons on Seventh Generation's website to save even more money!

Online Shopping Rewards

If you shop or search online then you should definitely check out these three FREE sites that I use.

• MyPoints: Earn points for shopping at retailers through their site, printing and using coupons through their site, taking surveys, playing games, responding to offers, opening emails, and searching through their site.  Redeem points for giftcards.  I've been a member for almost two years and have gotten five $25 giftcards so far.  
• Swagbucks: Earn "swagbucks" by searching through their site, taking surveys, and shopping.  Redeem swagbucks for giftcards or merchandise.  I have been a member for a year and a half and have gotten eight $5 Amazon giftcards.  
• Ebates:  Get cash back for shopping through their site.  You automatically get $5 when you join.  This is a great site if you do a lot of online shopping and would prefer to get cash back instead of giftcards.

I highly recommend all of these sites.  My philosophy is that something is better than nothing.  So even if you just join one of these sites and use it occasionally, the points will add up and you will be able to get some type of reward for it.

Let me know if you have any questions!

You can also earn rewards on all of these sites for referring friends, so if you decide to join please let me know and I'll get you the information so we can both benefit.  Thanks.  :)

Meijer Deals 10/24 - 10/30

There aren't a lot of deals this week.  Here are the best ones I found:

1. Nestle Fun Size Candy: $2
    (2) $.50/2 MMB printable
    stack with (2) $1/2 printable (use back button to print two coupons)
    plus $2 OYNO catalina coupon WYB 3
   Final Cost: $.75 each WYB 4

2. Hershey's Snack Size Candy: $2
   $1/3 printable
   plus save $1.00 instantly WYB 2 (not an advertised deal, see signs near candy)
   Final Cost: $1.33 each WYB 3

3. Mueller's Pasta 12-16 oz: $.89
   $1/2 printable
   Final Cost: $.39 each WYB 2

4. California Pizza Kitchen: $4.99
    $1/1 printable
    OR $2/1 printable
    Final Cost: as low as $2.99

5. Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats or Rice Krispies: $2.50
    (2) $1/2 printable
    plus save $2 instantly WYB 4 cereals
    Final Cost: $1.50 each WYB 4

Halo Wearable Blanket $3.74?!

According to the experts babies should not have a blanket on them when sleeping in order to prevent SIDS.  There's a great company out there by the name of Halo (Greg of course loves this name) that makes wearable blankets and swaddlers.  Sheldon had a couple of these when he was a newborn, but he has outgrown them now.  And now that it's getting colder out I was on the lookout for a good deal on one.  Look at what I stumbled upon...an Extra Large Wearable Blanket for $3.74 (plus $5.99 shipping) from buybuybaby.com!  That's a GREAT deal, considering these usually cost around $25 each!

While I'm on the topic, here is some important info on SIDS taken from Halo's website:

• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.

• Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snuggly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.

• Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.

• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.

• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.

• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins etc.)

• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

I know that when you're shopping for a new baby it is tempting to want to buy a whole bedding set for your little one, but it's actually safest to just have a sheet on the crib - no blankets or pillows or bumper bads or stuffed animals.  It's better to be safe than sorry.  And hey, it saves money!  All I had to buy for the crib was a sheet and mattress cover.

Meijer Coupon Deals 10/17 - 10/23

FYI, when I post Meijer deals I am going to focus on coupon and sale price matchups.  There are lots of non-coupon sales that are great deals as well, so be sure to check your local Meijer ad for those deals.

Also, I am focusing mainly on "printable" coupons (those you can print from your computer), not traditional coupons you clip from the newspaper, as I realize lots of you do not receive the newspaper.

Lastly, just click on the links I've provided and you should be directed to the website where I found each coupon.

1. Pompeian Olive Oil: 50% off
    $1/1 printable 
   stack with $2/1 MMB
   Final Price: Varies, but I've heard you can score some FREE olive oil
   *EDIT: Some were marked at $2.84, so FREE depending on the kind you buy

2. Yoplait Yogurt: 10/$5
    $.40/6 printable (doubles to $.80 off)
    Final Price: $.37 each WYB 6

3. Skittles: 2/$4
    $1/2 printable
    Final Price: $1.50 each WYB 2

4. Reese's, Kit Kat, Hersheys Fun-size Candy: 2/$5
    $1/3 printable
    *EDIT: plus get $1.50 off instantly WYB 2
    Final Price: $1.67 each WYB 3

5. Zatarain's Rice: $1.45
   $.75/2 printable
   stack with $1/2 MMB printable
   Final Price: $.57 each WYB 2

6. Cheerios, select varieties: $2.25
    $.75/1 printable
    Final Price: $1.50

7. Wheat Thins: $2.50
    $1/1 printable
    Final Price: $1.50

8. Nestle Toll House Morsels: 2/$4
    $.50/2 printable (doubles to $1/2)
    Final Price: $1.50 each WYB 2

9. Classico Pasta Sauce: 3/$5
    $1/2 MMB printable
    Final Price: $1.17 each WYB 2

10. Beech-Nut Baby Food: 10/$5
     Sign up for their free e-newsletter and get coupons, such as $2/20

11. Healthy Ones Lunchmeat: $2.50
     $1/1 MMB printable
     Final Price: $1.50

12. Campbell's Chunky Soup: 8/$10
      $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)
      Final Price: $.25 

13. Ronzoni Pasta: $.99
      $1/1 printable  Ronzoni Healthy Harvest
     Final Price: FREE

14. Post Selects Cereal: $2.99
    $1/2 MMB printable
     plus get a $1 OYNO (off your next order) catalina coupon WYB 2
    Final Price: $2 each WYB 2 

15. Taco Bell Sauces, Seasonings, Kits, Salsas: 50% off
     $1/3 MMB printable
     Final Price: Varies depending on what you buy.  The salsa is priced at $.88, so if you buy 3 the final price would be $.55 each WYB 3.  I'm sure you could score some free taco seasoning as well.

16. Nestle Fun Size Candy: $2.50
      $2 OYNO catalina WYB 3
     Final Price: $1.83 each WYB 3 

Happy shopping!  I obviously can't cover EVERY deal out there, so happy hunting as well!  :)

Snapfish $10 Credit

I use Snapfish to print my digital photos.  Right now they have a deal going on where you can purchase anything from their fall catalog at 30% off PLUS you get a $10 credit to use later.  Just add something (other than prints) to your cart, enter the coupon code 101010 and your $10 Snapfish credit should show up on your account within 48 hours. This offer expires October 20th.

Here's what I did:

I spent $2.33 and now have $10 to use for a future Snapfish order.  So essentially I made $7.67.

*If you don't have a Snapfish account yet, now is the time to sign up.  Enter code OCT10PRNT and get 100 FREE 4x6 prints!  Just pay shipping and handling.  This offer expires October 17th, so hurry!

Parents Magazine for $.33 per issue

Follow this link to get 36 issues (3 years) of Parents Magazine for only $12!  That calculates out to about $.33 an issue.  I like reading this magazine, plus it often has coupons in it (in the past it included a 20% off Amazon diaper code).

Meijer Deals 10/10 - 10/16

One of the reasons I started this blog was so I can share deals with my friends and fam.  Here are some coupon match-ups I'm going to take advantage of at Meijer this week.

1. Kraft cheese 5-8oz: $1.67 each
   $5/5 printable 
   Final Cost: $.67 each wyb (when you buy) 5

2. Campbell's Select Harvest soups: $1
    (2) $1/2 printable
    stacked with $1/4 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $.25 each wyb 4

3. Green Giant frozen vegetables 7-10oz: $1
    $.50/1 printable  (doubles to $1 off)
    Final Cost: FREE

4. Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter: $1
   $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)
   Final Cost: FREE

5. Armour pepperoni: $1
   $.55/1 printable (some Meijers will round this up to $1 off, making it free)
   Final Cost: $.45

6. John Morrell Sausage: $1
   $1/2 printable
   Final Cost: $.50 each wyb 2

7. Campbell's Great for Cooking soups: $.59
   $1.50/3 printable
   Final Cost: $.09 each wyb 3

8. Post Selects cereal 14.25-32oz: Unsure of price
   $1/2 MMB printable
   plus: buy 2 get $1 OYNO (off your next order) coupon, buy 3 get $2 OYNO, buy 4+ get $3 OYNO
  Final Cost: ?? $2 off wyb 2

9. Pepperidge Farm whole grain or natural bread: $2.50
   $1/1 MMB printable
   Final Cost: $1.50

10. Kellogg's Froot Loops cereal 12-12.2oz: $1.99
     $1.50/2 printable
    Final Cost: $1.24 each wyb 2

11. Fiber One bars, 5 or 6ct:  $2.82 (at my store)
     (2) $.50/1 printable (doubles to $1 off)
     stack with $1/2 MMB printable
    Final Cost: $1.32 each wyb 2

SoftBums Giveaway!

I love cloth diapers!  So far I've tried Fuzzibunz, BumGenius, GroVia, and Applecheeks diapers, but there is one brand I've yet to try that I'm really interested in.  If I had the extra money I'd definitely buy some new SoftBums Omni diapers.  I love the versatility of them!  Right now SoftBums is hosting an awesome giveaway in honor of their new diapers.  Check it out!  You can win an iPad, SoftBums diapers, a gift certificate, or Baby Legs.  

Click here to visit Softbums Blog to find out how to win!

Apples

Last week Greg, Sheldon, Billy, Christy, and I went apple picking.  I had never gone before and thought it would be fun.  We had a good time.  I think we'lll make it a yearly tradition.

The whole week our house smelled like apples.  I made two batches of apple butter and applesauce, as well as an apple crumb pie, apple crisp, and apple streusel muffins.  Recently I've been very interested in making homemade things.  They are usually healthier, cheaper, and tastier, plus there's just something about the smell of food cooking and the satisfaction of knowing that you made something from scratch.

I'm so incredibly thankful to have a husband who is willing to allow me to stay at home and do such things.  I've always enjoyed being domestic and am such a homebody, so it's nice for me to be able to stay home and do what I enjoy. Plus now that we have a son I love that I can stay home with him and don't have to take him to daycare.  I love the little guy and can't imagine leaving him with someone to go to work.  I would miss out on so much.