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5/12 Sunday Coupon Preview: Herbal Essences Coupon & More

May 112013

There are 3 coupon inserts in the 5/12 Sunday newspaper: 1 Smartsource coupon insert, 1 P&G insert and 1 Red Plum insert. You can check out all of this week’s Sunday newspaper coupons here.

A few of my favorite coupons in tomorrow’s Sunday newspaper are*:

Aveeno coupon - Save $2/1 sun care product (7/12) ETS
Alka-Seltzer coupon – Save $2/1 Plus product (7/31)
Dial coupon – Save $1/2 kids body wash 12oz+ (6/8)
DiGiorno coupon – Save $1/1 small pizza 9.5-10.1oz (6/30)
Covergirl coupon – Save $3/2 products excludes accessories
Duracell coupon – Save $.50/1 CopperTop, Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or specialty batteries
Head & Shoulders coupon – Save $1/2 products excludes 1.7oz
Herbal Essences/Aussie coupon – Save $1/2 products

If you do not have the above coupons from the Sunday newspaper, you can always check for the latest printable COUPONS here.

**The coupons in the Sunday newspaper may have regional differences.

Favorite Blog Giveaways of The Week

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May 112013

This week I got a head start on our back to school shopping, as I won a French Toast school uniform giveaway at Thrifty and Chic Mom. I chose a pair of shorts with belt for my oldest son, a uniform polo for him as well, and my seven-year-old got a uniform polo shirt too. It was a very practical giveaway, but I sure loved it, and the prize arrived today.

Make sure to enter all of the great giveaways here at Frugality Is Free!

These are my favorite blog giveaways this week:

B rownies n’ Butterflies Giveaway at Ahh-Mazing Reviews – 5/16

InGenuity Washable Playard Giveaway at Ahh-Mazing Reviews- 5/14

Chef’s Edition SpiceStack Giveaway at Ahh-Mazing Reviews 5/23

$25 Peachy Bambini Giveaway at Ahh-Mazing Reviews- 5/18

Hello World SmartZip sleeper Giveaway at Ahh-Mazing Reviews- 5/16

Haba Gotz Doll Giveaway from Haba at A Moms Balancing Act – 5/17

Mikerose Giveaway at Our Whiskey Lullaby 5/26

Corelle Giveaway at Cool Moms Cool Tips 6/10

Barbie Giveaway at Cool Moms Cool Tips 6/17

Get A Free Junie B Book When You Sign Up For The Newsletter

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May 112013

Get your daughters motivated to read this summer by providing them with great books that they can escape into. Random House wants to help you raise readers too, because they are offering a free Junie B. book, if you sign up for the Junie B. newsletter.

You can sign up for your free Junie B. book here.

Thank you to That Freebie Site for sharing this free Junie B offer.

The Junie B. starter kit includes:

One FREE copy of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Exclusive activity pages
A membership ID card

The Junie B. starter kit ships in July, so it is just in time for summer vacation.

Did you sign up for your free Junie B. Jones book?

Hot $10 off $10 JCPenney Coupon – Shop For Free!

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May 102013

There is a hot $10 off $10 JCPenney coupon out, which means you can shop for free. I love these JCPenney coupons, and I picked up a free tank top for my little girl. A lot of the low cost options are already gone, but even if you have to pay a dollar or two, you still might just find a fantastic deal. Make sure to ship to your local store for free, and don’t forget to start out at Ebates or Swagbucks to get money back as well.

5/11 UPDATE: You know the saying, “When it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” Well, it appears that the JCPenney $10 off $10 coupon code from yesterday might have been just that. I went to check up on my order this morning, and it is not listed in my order list. So I checked out the JCPenney Facebook page, and while there are no information about any cancellations or such, the below is the response that anyone inquiring about their $10 off $10 order receives.

Check out the clearance sections, but don’t forget the basics. You can get a 5 pack of girls underwear for $10 – $10/$10 coupon = FREE!

You can also pick up baby gifts for $1-$2, what a bargain! Just look under baby layette…

Or free Melissa and Doug puzzles…go to baby, the baby toys

You can also shop for yourself…for free. Check out all of these Women’s shorts and capris, they are all $10, which means free clothes after coupon.

How To Get The Best JCPenney Deal:

Start out at Ebates to get 8 percent back, in case you spend any money.
Or, you can also start out shopping at Swagbucks to get 2 Swagbucks for every dollar you spend, and the best part is that you can earn $10 JCPenney gift cards at Swabucks too. If you sign up at Swagbucks here, and use the sign up code FRUGALITY you will even get to start up with 100 Swagbucks.
Then pick your item(s)
Use the JCPenney coupon code MORE2BUY where it says “have a code” and click apply
A spot for serial number will pop up, once you hit the apply tab.
The enter the serial number 0102798250 to take $10 off your order (This has to be done manually, you cannot just copy and paste the serial number)
Select ship to store, and get it shippped for free.
The store will call you, once your items arrive.

Thank you to Money Saving Mom for sharing this JCPenney coupon!

You can always find the latest JCPenney coupons right here at Frugality Is Free, just check under COUPONS in the top navigation bar.

The Weekly Savings Linky – $284 Worth of Food, Gifts & Clothing For $69!

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May 102013

It feels as if, it has been a very busy week. Somehow I’ve still managed to squeeze shopping time in between doctor’s visits, going to the gym and more, and I have even managed to fit in some downtime for the kids as well.

I stayed under budget! Yahoo! Even after a Walmart visit…. I have no problem sticking to my list at Walmart, as you can tell Target is definitely my weakness. The difference is that I think Target’s kids clothes is much higher quality than Walmart’s kids clothes. The few pieces of clothing I have ever bought at Walmart have disappointed me, so I steer far away from the clothing section at Walmart.

How did you do this week? Can you stick to your list/budget, when you go shopping at Walmart and Target?

While you are here, make sure to check out all of these great giveaways…you can even win groceries…and money for groceries!!!

Check out my Publix Deals

Publix Digiorno Pizza Deal

I spent $10.44 at Publix

I saved $93.98 at Publix

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Check out my TARGET Deals

See my Target Clearance Deals 1

See my Target Clearance Deals 2

I spent $28.85 at Target

I saved $95.61 at Target

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Check out my ALDI Deals

See my ALDI produce Deals

I spent $21.29 at ALDI

I saved $10 at ALDI

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Check out my Walmart Deals

See my Walmart Price Match Deals

I spent $8.68 at Walmart

I saved $15.75 at Walmart

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The Frugality Is Free Family’s Weekly Totals

Weekly Grocery Spendings $50.41

Weekly Grocery Savings Family of 5 $134.73

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Clothing & Extras Spendings $18.85

Clothing & Extras Savings $80.61

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Weekly Spendings For A Family of 5 $69.26

Weekly Savings For A Family of 5 $215.34

Link up below and share your savings, so that everyone else can find your deals too.

Publix Deals: Welch’s Juice Only $0.86! – Saved $93

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May 102013

This morning I stopped by Publix with my two little ones in tow. My three-year-old son loves shopping, and he is a big Publix fan thanks to the free cookie. The baby is a great shopper as well, and she hardly ever cries, when we are out and about, so shopping with the two of them is a breeze.

I had a $25 Publix gift card with me, so that helped a lot with the budget…you can win a Publix gift card right here at Frugality Is Free, so that you can save too. Enter the Publix Giveaway here.

My husband and I do not drink coffee, but coffee was on sale, and I knew my dad was planning on coming to visit sometime soon, so I picked up a BOGO deal. It was perfect timing though, because he just called a few minutes ago to let me know that he is coming on Monday…

Publix Deals

1 gallon Publix Orange Juice on sale at $3.99

1 gallon Publix Lemonade $2.99

1 lb beef stew on sale at $4.79 – $2 Winn Dixie Beef coupon from the WD Baby Club = $2.79

Publix Trash Bags $1.89 – ($1 Target coupon) = $0.89

4 x Welch’s Essentials Juice Cocktail 64 oz, on BOGO sale at 2 for $3.19 = $6.38 – (4 x $0.75/1 Welch’s Light Juice coupon ) = $3.43 ($0.86 each)

2 x Alexia Frozen Potatoes on sale at 2/$6 – (2 x $1/1 Alexia coupons and 2 x $1/1 Alexia product Whole Foods Coupon NLA ) = $2 ($1 each)

Florida Sweet Corn on sale at 10/$3 ($0.30 each)

4 x DiGiorno Pizza, 31.2 to 33.6 oz, on sale at 2/$10 = $20 – (3 x -$2/1 pizzeria!™ from DIGIORNO® or $2/1 DiGiorno Pizzeria Pizza and 1 x -$1.50/1 DiGiorno Pizzeria or SS 4/21 and $5 off Nestle purchase of $20 or more TARGET coupon) = $7.50 ($1.88 each)

2 x Eight O’Clock Coffee 11 to 12 oz, on BOGO sale at 2 for $6.60 – (2 x -$1/1 Eight O’Clock Coffee SS 4/14 or $2/2 Eight O’clock Coffee ) = $4.60 ($2.30 each)

2 x Vlasic Pickles on BOGO sale at 2 for $s2.89 – (2 x -$1/1 Farmer’s Garden or Vlasic Pickle Product ) = $0.89 ($0.40 each)

4 x Yoplait Greek Yogurts on sale at $1.25 each = $5 – 4 x Free Yoplait Greek Yogurt coupons from blog promo = FREE

Shoe laces on clearance at $0.69

- $25 Publix Gift Card from blog promo

Tax $1.03

Total out of pocket $10.44

Total saved $93.98

Remember that you can win money for your own groceries right here at Frugality Is Free. Check out the sidebar for all of the great giveaways…

ALDI Shopping – Forgot To Use My ALDI Coupon

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May 102013

Are you ready for summer? Here in South Florida it sure feels like summer already, so I was excited to see the ALDI summer catalog in the store. Have you tried their potato salad yet? If not, I can highly recommend it. We have been eating homegrown/homemade potato salad this week though, but when we run out of potatoes, then I’ll defintely be picking up the ALDI Little Salad bar mustard potato salad.

As for my ALDI shopping list this week, it was pretty basic. I had a $5 ALDI coupon with me, but of course I forgot to use it. Thankfully I can still use it next week…

ALDI DEALS:

4 lbs Valencia oranges $1.89

4 lbs naval oranges $1.69

4.58 lbs of bananas $1.52

Roma tomatoes $1.69

Broccoli crowns $1.59

Strawberries $0.99

Black beans $0.59

Skim milk $2.89

Lemon juice $1.89

Instant oatmeal $1.49

Whole Wheat Bread $1.29

Flour tortillas $0.99

Chocolate Creame Cookies $1.79

Total out of pocket $21.29

Total saved $10 (compared to the lowest prices at our local grocery stores)

May 10th Friday Giveaway Linky

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May 092013

Oh my, the time is just flying by way to fast…and summer vacation is just around the corner. It is definitely time to win some summer giveaways. So let’s get another Friday Giveaway Linky up, so that you can share and find your summer giveaways.

Blog Giveaway Tip of the Week:

Enter, Enter, Enter……you can’t win, if you don’t enter!

Make sure to check out all of the giveaways here at Frugality Is Free.

Current Giveaways at Frugality Is Free

Scotties Facial Tissue Care Pack + $25 Target Gift Card Giveaway – 6/5

Udi’s Gluten Free Review & Giveaway 6/3

Nursing Top Review & Bluerane.com Maternity Giveaway 5/27

Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust Giveaway – 5/8

Help Please!

Please help me spread the word by liking the giveaway post (see Facebook like at the top of post) or tweeting about the giveaway linky.

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Great Amazon Add-On Deals – Ships Free

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May 092013

Have you checked ot the Amazon Add-On program? The Amazon Add-On program, lets Amazon offer thousands of low-priced items that would be cost-prohibitive to ship on their own. These add-on items ship with qualifying orders over $25, and these products are eligible for free shipping.

The Amazon Add-on items can be anything from groceries, to toy and household surprised. Whenever I make a purchase from Amazon, I always make sure that it is over $25, so that I do not have to pay shipping. Then I check out all of the Amazon add-on items, because there are often some great deals to be found.

About the Amazon Add-On Program:

Look for the blue Add-on Item badge above while shopping on Amazon.com or the blue title bar around Add to Cart.
Include the Add-on Item in an order that includes $25 or more of items shipped by Amazon.
Or create an order containing only Add-on Items that totals to $25 or more.

Take a look below at some of my favorite Amazon add-on products. You can find the eligible Amazon add-on items here.

My favorite Amazon add-on products:

Estes 1896 Puma Flying Model Rocket – Amazon add-on price $3.62 (Regular price $14.99)

Cottonelle Ultra Comfort Care Toilet Paper, Big Roll (12 Rolls) - Amazon add-on price $6.62 (Regular price $14.99)

Gain Liquid Detergent with Freshlock, Lavender Scent, 32 Loads, 50-Ounce - Amazon add-on price $5.97 (Regular price $12.30)

Dixie Heavy Duty Paper Bowls, 35 Count - Amazon add-on price $2.48 (Regular price $7)

Charmin Basic Toilet Paper 16 Double Rolls - Amazon add-on price $7.99 (Regular price $10.30)

Barilla Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti, 13.25-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4) - Amazon add-on price $4.92 (Regular price $1.23 each)

3 pcs Aqua Blue/Black/Red Capacitive Stylus/styli Touch Screen Cellphone Tablet Pen for iPhone 4 4s 3 3Gs iPod Touch iPad 2 Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy, BlackBerry Playbook AMM0101US, Barnes and Noble Nook Color, Droid Bionic - Amazon add-on price $1.59 (Regular price $6.99)

Panasonic RP-HT21 Lightweight Headphones with XBS Port - Amazon add-on price $4.56 (Regular price $5.95)

Panasonic RPHJE120A In-Ear Headphone, (many colors) - Amazon add-on price $4.56 (Regular price $5.95)

Conair Professional Full and Mid Size Nylon Cushion Brush Set, Colors may vary – Amazon add-on price $5.29

Webkinz Pinto (many different Webkinz are included in the add-on program) - Amazon add-on price $5.02 (Regular price $14.99)

Bright Starts License to Drool Teether, Pretty in Pink - Amazon add-on price $5.02 (Regular price $14.99)

You can find more great deals on Amazon Add On items here, and make sure to read how I earn Amazon gift cards here.

Target Clearance on Bike Helmets & More – Saved $70!

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May 092013

After a bit of a Target clearance drought, our local South Florida Target stores seem to have bringing back some great clearance. I could easily have spent a lot more yesterday, if it wasn’t because I had set a limit for myself to begin with. I picked up three birthday gifts for my boys, a fishing rod, a bike helmet and a tennis racquet, all items that were on my boys’ wish lists, but which were way too expensive at normal price.

I have been looking at the bike helmet clearance for a month or so, but today I found the right one at the right price. The tennis racquet was a perfect buy, as we have added a little one to the family. My two youngests sons have been fighting over our kid tennis racquet, so adding another is a big bonus, and once our youngest son is too big for it, we can pass it on to our daughter.

I had a hard time deciding on what clearance clothing to use the $4/2 Target kids clothes coupon on, because for the first time there were plenty to choose between. I ended up buying my four-year-old two pair of new shorts, as the price just could not be beat at $0.45 each, and he was in need on a few new pairs. As the third boy in the family, he mostly wears hand-me-downs, and he only gets new clothing, when I find a great deal like this one.

Target Clearance Deals:

5 x Circo toddler girl socks on Target clearance at $0.37 each (Were $1.25 each)

1 pair of baby leggins on Target clearance at $1.18 (Was $3.99)

Circo boys shorts on Target clearance at $2.50 (Was $5) and Cherokee boy shorts on Target clearance at $2.40 (Was $8) = $4.90 – $4/2 Target kids clothes coupon NLA = $4 ($0.45 each)

Women’s flip flops $2.50 – $2 Target shoe coupon = $0.50

Kids tennis racquet on Target clearance at $3.26 (Was $12.99)

Fishing rod on Target clearance at $1.86 (Was $16.99)

Bell bike helment on Target clearance at $5.56 (Was $21.99)

2 x Market Pantry shredded cheese on clearance at $1.74 – = $3.48 – $1/2 Market Pantry cheese coupon = $2.48 ($2.24 each)

Minute Maid Tropical Punch on sale at $1

- $0.10 Target Reusable Bag Discount

Tax $0.90

Total out of pocket $19.39

Total saved $70

You can always find my latest Target clearance finds here or under CLEARANCE or DEALS in the top navigation bar.

Walmart Price Matching On Groceries

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May 082013

I started out the day at Walmart, where I did a few price matching deals. I was hoping to get more fresh produce, but the truck had not come in, and the store was out of a lot of produce. I usually buy baking powder and cocoa powder at ALDI, but they have not had any in quite a while, so I knew that Walmart had the second best prices on these products.

Walmart Price Match Deals:

2 x green oinions for $0.79 (Price match with Penn Dutch)

Iceberg lettuce $0.89 (Price Match with Sedanos)

Green Limes 8 for $0.99 (Price Match with Doris)

Purex Laundry Detergent with Crystals $5.50 – FREE Purex coupon from blog promo = FREE

Purex Laundry Detergent with Tropical scent $5.50- FREE Purex coupon from blog promo = FREE

Baking Mix $2.42

Baking Power $1.24

Haribo gummy bears at $1.08 – $0.30 Haribo coupon = $0.78

Tax $0.79

Total out of pocket 8.68

Total saved $15.75

The Wordless Wednesday Linky – Homegrown City Potatoes

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May 072013

The first big potato harvest in the city…

Check out the Wordless Wednesday Linky Collection right here at Frugality Is Free for more places to link up.

Is your Wordless Wednesday Linky listed?

Link up to Wordless Wednesday, and you can link up below at the Wordless Wednesday Linky here at Frugality Is Free.

Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics Discount

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May 072013

My three boys dream of attending the Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, the only clinics coached by the stars of the Harlem Globetrotters. With the new Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics discount, I am actually beginning to consider whether or not to send our two oldest boys – I know they will have a blast if I do.

The Globetrotters are known for entertaining and inspiring kids of all ages with their phenomenal basketball skills, and at the Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics the kids can learn some of the special moves too.

The Globetrotters Skills Clinics have groups of limited sizes, and these clinics are for all boys and girls, aged 6-12, of all skill and experience levels. Each session is $59 and includes a free ticket voucher to see the Globetrotters live in 2014! But you can save $10 with promo code USFAMILY! Code is valid through 5/31.

Each child will receive:

A free ticket voucher (valued up to $40) to see the Globetrotters during their 2014 World Tour
Autographs and photos with the stars!
Official Globetrotter certificate of completion with a personalized Globetrotter nickname

Clinic Locations: http://globi.es/GlobetrotterClinicsUSFAMILY (These are just the clinics – the games for your tickets are in 200 cities)

Save $10 on registration! Enter the Coupon Code USFAMILY on the cart page after completing your registration http://globi.es/GlobetrotterClinicsUSFAMILY

Disclaimer: The information above was provides by US Family Network. This is a sponsored post, and the Frugality Is Free family will receive Harlem Globetrotter tickets as compensation for sharing this discount with all of you.

Sign Up For Home Depot Coupons – Get A $5 Coupon Now!

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May 062013

This year I have a fabulous vegetable garden growing, and it is mostly thanks to Home Depot coupons. So, if you are not already signed up to receive Home Depot coupons in your inbox, I highly recommend it. Start out with a $5 Home Depot coupon, and keep getting them in your inbox throughout the year.

Last fall I even got a Home Depot email annoncing a special game on their Home Depot garden website, and when I went to play it, I ended up with about $50 worth of Home Depot coupons….so you never know, which surprises the newsletters bring.

Target Clearance – Saved $25! Kids Clothes $0.74!

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May 062013

I started out at the YMCA early this morning, where I took full advantage of two hours of babysitting. I did a pilates class, went swimming, took my youngest son out for a solo swim lesson, and then I took the baby swimming too. Afterwards, I attached the stroller board to the stroller, and then I headed for Publix and Target with my little ones. I’ll admit that my muscles ache now….but it sure is a great feeling.

Anyways, I made a quick stop at Target to pick up some cheap cheese and to check out the Target kids clothes clearance.

My Target Clearance Deals:

Circo Toddler Leggings on Target clearance at $1.18 (Were $3.99)

Circo Toddler Tights on Target clearance at $1.18 (Were $3.99)

Circo Toddler Tights on Target clearance at $2.50 (Was $5) and Cherokee T Shirt on Target clearance at $2.98 (Was $9,99) = $5.48 – ($4/2 Target kids clothes coupon) = $1.48 ($0.74 each)

2 x Market Pantry Cheddar Cheese Bloks on clearance at $1.74 each = $3.03 – ($1/2 Market Pantry Cheese coupon) = $2.03 = $1.02 each)

Market Pantry Ice Cream on sale at $2.79 – $1 Target Ice Cream coupon = $1.79

Minute Maid Punch on sale at $1

Tax $0.43

Total out of pocket $9.54

Total saved $25.61