Savings with Style!

Start Saving with Style with Southern Coupon Belle! I'm now COUPONING IN CoMo!
What happens when a Coupon Expert in one region of the USA moves to another area of the country? I have started over learning new stores, coupon policies and building a reasonable stock pile and savings routine from scratch since October 1, 2011. I was an expert in Atlanta and the South but now happily reside in Columbia, Missouri!

I've searched other blogs and sites but I can't find someone else in my shoes so hopefully reading how I started over can help you! Whether you are a seasoned couponer in a new area OR a beginner- I know I can help walk you through what to do and help you start saving big! Starting over has made me realize how newbies to coupons feel and made me walk a grocery store aisle or two in a beginner's shoes again! Email me at southerncouponbelle@gmail.com and let me know how I can help! Thanks for reading and taking this journey with me!

Monday, January 31, 2011

$6 for a ThredUP Box at Dealpulp.com ($15.99 value)

Click here or go to: http://dealpulp.com/
You can get a boxed shipped of gently used clothes for only $6! Over 6000 have already bought one which means the amount of items out there will increase greatly!
Registration is free- please use my link on the right to register.

Get Valentine's Day Savings at RedPlum!

Click here or go to:
http://www.redplum.com/pages/ViewArticle.aspx?id=30064771163
They have a ton of links and codes for discounts appropriate for Valentine's Day!
They also have a link to print free love coupons!
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CUTE!! Valentine's Day Cards at Tiny Print!

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It's almost here- Valentine's Day and I was discussing it with my almost 8 year old. I asked her what "LOVE" was and I LOVE her answer. Without a blink she said, "Love is when certain people make your heart happy." What an answer!

One fun part of Valentine's Day is selecting cards and gifts to give to those people that make your heart happy. Tiny Prints is a fabulous website with so many cards to choose from! Click here or go to: http://www.tinyprints.com/tiny-prints-valentines-day-cards.htm to see all of their great Valentine's Day items. Tiny Prints offers Valentine's Day greeting cards, Valentine's cards for kids, and a host of Valentine's Day stickers and gift tags!

Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from Valentines Day cards to personalized greeting cards to thank you cards, business cards, and even custom wedding invitations. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrities. With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch! They offer perfect party invitations for every occasion and memorable personalized photo-gifts like notebooks, photo books and calendars.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Buy Theirs Get Ours Free Publix Challenge


I saw this on the back of their ad this evening. Details are on a display in a store so I don't know the products yet. BUT if you combined coupons to get the items they want you to try their version of, then you could save and stock up!

Remember that on the CouponMom website, there is a tab, "Grocery Coupons Database."
You use the drop down window to find your state then you search for coupons that you need. If it's out there- she will tell you what date, what insert, what the coupon is and when it expires.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Beautiful Valentine's Day Cards AT Shutterfly- 20% off!

Tickled Pink Peppermint Valentine's Day Card
Modern greeting cards and party invitations by Shutterfly.
View the entire collection of cards.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

1/28: Coastal Contacts- 10,000 Free Pairs of Glasses Giveaway

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Go here to get all the information but on Friday from 9am to 12pm EST to get a free pair of glasses. They are giving away 10,000! I did the last promotion and got a nice pair of reading glasses for about $11.00 shipped. They arrived quickly, came with a cleaning kit and a nice case.

You can only do this deal once and you can't order again and send to a different address or person. They will just void the order.

"Like" Olive Garden on Facebook!

Become a fan on Facebook because they just reached 1 million fans. They are going to be giving away prizes for the next 10 days to celebrate! You can enter daily through their fan page.
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New Cellfire Promotion Tomorrow- Get Up To A $5 Credit!

As an affiliate of Cellfire, I received news of a neat promotion going on tomorrow!
Please be sure to go through my link and banner on the right side! Thanks!

Tomorrow, January 27, we are running a special promotion that is very similar to our Santa Savings promo we did in December. It starts at 10am and runs until 2pm (PST), and the promotion is only available for users with Kroger (and Kroger subsidiary) loyalty cards. All the user has to do is log in to Cellfire during this window and keep an eye out for a special coupon; which will be in the amount of $.50, $1, $2, and $5. This should be another fun one!

Cool Super Bowl Contests from Papa John's!


Enroll in the new Papa Points Program at Papa John's. You need to create or log into your online account then go to My Account and Click Papa Points. If the Super Bowl goes into overtime, every Papa Points Member will receive 25 points into their account. 25 points will get you a large 3 toppings pizza!

There's also another contest that Papa John's will give away a free pizza every 45 seconds on Super Bowl Sunday from 10:00am until 9:59pm. All you have to do is order online to enter. BUT you can get a free entry by clicking on the No Purchase Necessary and filling out the form. I just tried it and the link isn't working yet but worth a shot between now and then. Have fun!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

New Mega Sale Game at Kroger and it's Affiliates!

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Click here or go to: http://www.softcoin.com/Sites/Kroger_GameDayGreats/Page/HomePage and you can play daily to instant win products through February 6th! If you win- they upload the freebie onto your Kroger Plus card so you can pick up your prize the next time you shop!

Get your papers tomorrow!

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Make sure you get your papers tomorrow. There will be 2 inserts- 1 SmartSource and 1 RedPlum.

Lots of coupons and I just ran my lists from CouponMom.com and it's GOOD with lots of coupons needed from the 1/23 inserts. Don't Forget!!!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

$8 off Disney Secretariat Blu-Ray Combo Pack

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Click here or go to: http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/secretariat-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_emc_lptw_secretlptw to print an $8 coupon for purchase when released next Tuesday on January 25th! You must be a Disney Movie Rewards Member to get this coupon! If you aren't a member- you enter codes from Disney movies purchased and get points to redeem for merchandise.

Hint: Even if you don't have Blu-Ray- we get the combo with coupon at Walmart or whoever has the best price. You get the Blu-Ray, DVD and usually a digital copy using the high end coupon putting the final price just under most retail stores price for just the DVD. We give the Blu-Ray copy to grandparents or cousins so everyone can enjoy!

I can't wait to get this movie- I think it will be such a great true story to share with the girls!

Friday, January 21, 2011

Tony's Pizza 99 Days of More Instant Win Game


Play from now until April 9th daily to win prizes! 99 pizzas each day, Visa Gift Cards, ITunes, Wii bundles and more! Click here or go to: http://www.tonys99daysofmore.com/

I love Instant Win Daily Games- I don't win often but it's fun to try!
If you win- let me know by commenting. Also, let us all know what time of day you won- that sometimes can make the difference between winning and losing!

Free Herbal Essence- 6000 Coupons each day this weekend!


Through Sunday, click here and get a free full size coupon for Herbal Essence. Coupons open at 12pm EST and only 6000 a day are available!

"Like" O'Charley's on Facebook for a Free Appetizer

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Another Facebook Freebie. Become a fan and you can print a coupon for a free appetizer good through 02/16/11!

Free Sample of new Fragrance at B&BW this weekend only!

Like or become a fan of Bath and Body Works on Facebooke so you can print the coupon/flyer to get your 2oz lotion preview of the new Spring fragrance, Carried Away. It's debuting in stores this weekend and the coupon is good for this weekend only while supplies last. $3.50 value.

Like MS Office on Facebook- Free Office 2010 Trial

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Become a fan of Microsoft Office and you can download a free trial of Office 2010.
Evaluate Office 2010 for 60 days for free! See how Office 2010 can help you Make things great at home, school, and work. Trial download does not require future purchase, but, if desired, you can upgrade to the full paid version of Office 2010 at anytime.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Big Baby Sale at Babies R Us

Click here to view the Big Sale at Babies R Us this weekend, Friday through Sunday.

$1 Kraft Singles Printable Coupon Link


Click here to print your $1 off 1 package of Kraft singles!

Try a FREE Valentine's Day Card at Shutterfly

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Order a free personalized photo card to try at Shutterfly. Just use the promo code: CARD4U by February 1st.

Amazing products from Shutterfly. My Christmas cards were GORGEOUS!

Extra 50% off Redline Merchandise at AbercrombieKids.com

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abercrombie kids - (50% off redlines)
www.abercrombiekids.com
Offer valid from January 20, 2011, through February 5, 2011, in abercrombie kids stores and online at abercrombiekids.com. Not valid outside the US. Online price already reflects discount. Discount will be applied in stores at checkout. Applies pre-tax and does not apply to gift wrapping or shipping & handling of discounted items. Cannot be applied to previous purchases. Cannot be used with Associate Discount. Not redeemable for cash or credit. Purchase quantities may be limited. Offer subject to change. Other restrictions may apply.

Excluded Stores
Fashion Show in Las Vegas, NV
Mall at Millenia in Orlando, FL
Florida Mall in Orlando, FL
Aventura Mall in Aventura, FL
Ala Moana Mall in Honolulu, HI
The Grove at Farmers Market in Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco Centre in San Francisco, CA
All abercrombie kids outlets

FREE Walgreens Purse Photo Book $2.99 shipped

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Click here or go to: http://photo.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=SpecialOffer
Create your purse book by Saturday, 1/22 and use the code: PURSE to get the book for only $2.99 shipped.
1 per account and a limit to 20 pages

Free 2011 Camp Expo 1/22 at North Pointe Mall and other dates/venues

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Atlanta Parent Magazine is hosting a Free Camp Expo starting this Saturday, 1/22nd at North Pointe Mall. There are also dates planned for February at Town Center and March at Perimeter Mall. Click here or go to: http://www.atlantaparent.com/camp.shtml for all the details.

Take the Avery Cubs Coupon Club Challenge next week!

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Click here or go to: http://cherokeetribune.com/bookmark/11066078 to see the latest media mention of the blog and read about the Savings Challenge our school is putting on for its families and the Cherokee County community!

If you want to attend- please do! It's a Coupon 101: Savings with Style workshop this coming Monday, 1/24th at 6:30pm at Avery Elementary in the cafeteria. Then over the next 45 Days to Save or roughly 7-8 weeks, participants will submit their receipts reflecting their percentage saved and the family at the end with the highest savings will be our Super Savers and win a prize package. Plus, this is a perfect amount of time to help everyone along, to get the hang of everything and start that stockpile! Finally, we will end the program on March 11th with a Financial Fair before the PTA Meeting that evening. Real Estate, Tax, College Investing advisers will be there to answer questions on saving in all aspects of your life and household.

We're also planning on webinars during the event to discuss advanced topics like the Drugstore Game and Couponing 101 for those who can't attend Monday night.
It's only $5 if you are a Avery PTA Member and $8 for Non Members.

If you aren't in the area- I am putting together Webinars that will be coming very soon! Let me know if you are interested!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Groupon is in Athens, Georgia now!


Groupon: Get the Best Deal in Your City Today!

Congratulations to all my friends in Athens- you now have Groupon!! And being such a hip, cool college town- I can only imagine how great all your deals are going to be!
Make sure you click above so you can see what's already being offered in your area!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Free Sample of John Frieda Products


Click here or go to: http://www.startsampling.com/sm/holidayhair101577/captureAddress.iphtml?item=101577&source=mmCD2328

Free Sample from Lacoste Fragrances

Click here or go to: http://www.lacoste-parfums.com/free-sample/ to get a free sample of the men's or women's fragrance of your choice from the sample selections offered when you fill out the form.

25% off + Free Shipping Banana Republic Deal at Save.com

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Have you been out to Save.com lately? It's Red Plum's sister site that gives coupon codes for online shopping.

Click here or go to: http://www.save.com/Banana_Republic.aspx Click through Save.com to get 25% off and free shipping on all orders over $50 at Banana Republic!

70% off at Restaurant.com!


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Possible New Codes for Blockbuster Express

Possible working codes for a free rental:
14CHD2X (1/14-20)
I'm wondering if this is a Rent 1 or 2 Get 1 Free

ESU11B (exp unknown)

Free Travel Size Item at Bath and Body Works with Purchase


Click here or go to: http://f.chtah.com/i/34/528207786/20110111_Welcoupon2.HTML?email=&cm_mmc=CH-_-20110111WELCOME-_-01122011P-_-coupon&cm_lm=

Offer valid up to $5 item until February 9, 2011.

Free sample of Shout Color Catcher

Click here or go to: http://www.shoutitout.com/coupon/06-10-shoutsample/
Fill out the form for a free sample in 4-6 weeks. There is also a link to print a $1.00 off coupon.
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Free Bare Escentuals Foundation Sample at Sephora

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Print your coupon or get it on your mobile phone with the Sephora app to redeem for a great sized sample of Bare Escentuals foundation, primer and brush. You can choose from Original SPF 15 or Matte SPF 15. No purchase necessary while supplies last.

Friday, January 14, 2011

App Review 101: AWESOME Cardbank!

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Are you like me and have all of your memberships on your keys? Eventually, they start splitting or wear off and you are constantly flipping through them at check out to find the right store. And you probably have more memberships or rewards programs that you don't have on your keys so either you don't get credit for your purchase or you're fumbling through cards in your wallet.

If you have an IPhone (not sure about other devices)then your problem is solved with the application, CardBank! It's only .99 cents for the full version and all you do is set up all your loyalty/rewards programs into your phone to manage. The picture is my phone after I sat down tonight to get all my programs into my phone and purge my wallet and key chain.

Also, you can add your hotel, airlines and rental car miles or points programs. The best- I added our Sam's Club and Costco Memberships. Each membership card looks like the picture above for easy scan when you check out. I deleted my number but your membership number will appear under the barcode.

Coupon Inserts in the paper on Sunday!

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Get your Sunday papers and double check before you buy because you should have 1 Smart Source and 1 Proctor & Gamble coupon inserts this weekend.

Hint: Always double check really quick because the last thing you want to do is purchase multiple copies of the paper just for coupons only to get home and not have any! And if that does happen- it happened here not too long ago- we called the AJC and they sent us a check for $2.00!

40% off Clearance at Old Navy stores this weekend!

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Starting today and through Monday night, all clearance at Old Navy is an additional 40% off! In stores only!

Happy Clearance Shopping!

Deal on LED Flashlights at Tractor Supply

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If you have a Tractor Supply near you, I found a deal today that I wanted to share. Tractor Supply has a 10 pack of mini LED flashlights for $10 and it includes 30 AAA batteries! Flashlights are about 3.5 inches long and there are 8 black and 2 red ones. I just thought it was a great deal to have them in the drawer, your desk, beside your bed etc. Flashlights have a tendency to disappear in my house- especially when you need one!

You can go to the Tractor Supply website and look at the current ad for your area to make sure you have the same sale also!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Last Day 80% off Restaurant.com


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Banner 120x60

Get 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates! Use code SPOON at checkout now through 1/13/11.
Click any of the above to go find great restaurants for just $2 for a $25 Gift Certificate!

Valspar Free Sample and $5 off Coupon

Click here or go to: http://www.valsparpaint.com/en/index.html?ts=1294842477008 to get your free paint sample and a $5 off coupon for a gallon of Valspar paint at Lowe's.

Samples are out for today but you can try back in the morning.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

New code for a free rental from Blockbusters!

Got Cabin Fever from all this snow? Here's a Blockbuster free rental code good through 01/13/11.
CODE: 7CHD1X Keep it longer than a day and you will get charged.
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Enter to win $500 Amazon Card and get $20 Amazon Card for Referrals!

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Click here or go to: http://www.itsthoughtful.com/gift-contest/34494/ln/
You can enter to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card for suggesting gift ideas for the Its Thoughtful Community to vote on. The Fan Favorite will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card.
And for every 15 friends you refer, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card! So please use my link above and then Spread The Word for your friends to help you earn a gift card too!

Over $25 In Printable Coupons for J&J Skin Care Products!

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Click here to print over $25 in coupons for Aveeno, Lubriderm, Clean and Clear, Roc and other Johnson and Johnson skin care products!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Shopping 101: Deals On Skechers Shape Ups

The downside to blogging is going to share with your readers a good deal and then deciding to buy them for yourself! Poor me! :)
Everyone has their resolutions for the New Year and of course- that means there are deals to be had in areas like fitness. I have been curious about the Shape Ups and have watched their prices at the Skecher's Outlet near our house and in the circulars plus online for awhile.

I got a Skechers deal today to share with you when I remembered seeing another blurb about a Shape Ups deal on another website. I'm going to share both but I'm also going to walk you through how I shop. I'm often asked how I shop online and get the great deals and discounts. This is a great time to show you how.

I got an email from Redplum about a 25% code off Reebok and Skechers Toners at Shoes.com using the code: TONE25 good through 1/17 CST. I went to the site and found a pair I thought was a deal- the Shape Up Linear in Hot Pink/Black were $59.99 with free shipping after the code. Regularly $109.00.

I remembered hearing about Shape Ups for $39.99 at www.6pm.com. I checked out the site, had heard good reviews and put a pair I liked in my cart. They had several different styles at that price. They would be $46.90 shipped saving me over $50.00. BUT before I bought, I went to www.retailmenot.com and searched for codes for www.6pm.com. Couldn't find anything so I did a wide search for "6pm.com coupon codes" but didn't find any codes. That's when I decided I was happy with the price, shoes and ready to purchase.

Either deals at either site are great. Here are my tips when shopping online:
1. Keep emails that may pertain to something you are interested in. I wasn't in the market for shoes but had done my research and ready to purchase if I found a price I liked.
2. Never go with the first deal you find unless you are 100% that it's the rock bottom for the time you are making the purchase. Check a couple more sites like Amazon, Shoes.com or other sites relevant to the item you are purchasing just to double check your findings.
3. If the sale, code or need for the item isn't time sensitive then walk away from the website leaving the item in your cart. I've often had companies send me an email with a code for a % off or free shipping if I will come back and complete my order.
4. ALWAYS search for a code and see if it will work. A little more off, free shipping or a shipping upgrade will sweeten a purchase you are going to make anyway.
5. Finally, make sure you have an email folder for your purchases so you can track and follow the shipping procedure. Make sure also you understand the return policy and what it entails before you buy.

Retailmenot.com is a great site and a favorite of mine. Her banner is always running on the right side with the best and most popular online deals going on right now! Always make sure you check her out when shopping online!
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Living Smart 101: thredUP- the "Netflix" for Children's Clothes

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I have seen this website in several magazine articles and I was pleased to be approached yesterday to be an affiliate! This is a great concept that is catching on like crazy with a simple approach, free membership and listings plus just $5 and shipping to receive a box of gently worn clothes for your kids!

Like I said, membership is free. There is a PRO Membership and Military Membership available with details on both at the website. You can list for free what clothing, their condition, size, brands, colors etc. you have available that make up a "box" that is listed on the website. Other members browse the available boxes and if they want your box, they pay $5 plus shipping and you send your box. (you get the box to send for free) There is a rating system in place, reviews about the boxes received and even a Swap Balance that makes sure people are sending as many boxes as they are receiving. thredUP has done a great job making sure their community is fair and balanced so all can enjoy!!

The media is giving thredUP a lot of attention from Redbook to ABC to Family.com so go check it out and explore the site. Click on the logo above and register for free to start swapping on thredUP today!

HOT! $4/$15 Petsmart Online Code from Save.com

Pet coupons are always a find and at www.save.com- click here or go to: http://www.save.com/PetSmart.aspx to get your $4/$15 code to use online. I'll save you some time- the code is: AFF11JAN and it's good through 02/01/2011.

Be sure to check out Save.com for other great coupons and codes!
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Win Free Milk For A Year!

Go here or to: http://www.whymilk.com/pouronemore/ and enter to win free milk for a year! And the first time you enter, you will be sent a link to get a free gallon of milk coupon with a $100 grocery purchase at participating retailers.

If you win the free milk for a year, you will receive 52 coupons for any brand of milk and through Feeding America, a family in need in your community will receive the coupon booklet as well. All the details and official rules are located at the website.

Good luck!
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Monday, January 10, 2011

60% off at Restaurant.com through 01/13/11


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250

Through January 17th- get a $25 gift certificate for only $4! Click above to go see what's available in your area!

Hint using Restaurant.com: When you know you have an upcoming trip to another city and they discount at 60-80% each month- check out that city for restaurants you can try when you visit. You check out the menu and the locations before you buy!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Living Smart 101: Being Prepared

Wow! Haven't done one of these posts in awhile. If you are in the South then you are experiencing the mayhem of a major snow/ice storm with me. We've been blown away how fast the snow is coming down and it's unlike anything we've seen growing up here in Atlanta!

Unfortunately, the pretty snow will turn to sleet and ice making this Winter Wonderland a potential nightmare for the next couple of days. Ice increases our chances for power outages and some cold bunkering down at home with no electricity or heat! We were warned with plenty of time about this storm moving in and encouraged to prepare for the worse.

Have you ever heard anyone complain that getting lists and coupons ready just takes too much time? Well, using coupons and having a stockpile actually SAVED me time and gave me plenty of options should the worse happen and we lose power! I had plenty of options for snacks and meals. I had batteries for flashlights and we're stocked on cold medicine, first aid and household products that if we had to ride this storm out a little longer than expected- we could do it easy!

I spent the day baking goodies to enjoy, we made potato and egg salad to go along with the deli and flat bread deals we got this week- we are comfortably set and prepared with plenty of options if we have to get creative.

Planning and preparation to use coupons, the deals and the lists each week may seem timely at first but with practice and consistently- that investment you make will prove worthy and critical for that rainy- oops I mean snowy/icy day!

And yes- we had to endure the grocery stores but already had the critical items so we could wait until they were less hectic and get the few items we needed. You can't live in the South with a snow forecast without getting your milk, bread and eggs! Take care and be safe everyone!
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Thursday, January 6, 2011

"Like" Lean Cuisine on Facebook for Market Creations Coupon

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Become a fan and then click on Scoop to print your $1/2 Lean Cuisine Market Creations.

Also- look for codes inside and when you enter 20 online then you can receive a free lunch tote!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

"Like" Vitamin Water on Facebook!

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Become a fan and you can print a Buy One Get One Coupon for Vitamin Water!
Hit the back button and you can print the coupon twice!