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Sunday, November 15, 2009
This is Why I Coupon!
Target 11/15 - 11/21
Gift Card Deals
Chinet Plates $4.74
Get a $5 Gift Card wyb 2
use 2 $1/1 coupons here (ie) or here (ff)
Final Price: $1.24 each
Enfamil Premium Powder Formula $31.49 (32.6 oz.)
Get a $5 Gift Card wyb 2
use the $5/1 coupon here
or use the $5/1 coupon from 9/27 SS
Final Price: $23.99
Other Deals (sorted by price)
Free
Up and Up Wipes $.97
use the $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price: Free
$1.00 or Less
Stove Top Stuffing $.79
Betty Crocker Potatoes $.79
use the $.35/1 from 11/15 GM
Final Price: $.39 - $.44
Carnation Evaporated Milk $.99
use the $.50/2 coupon from 11/1 RP
Final Price: $.74 ea.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.19
use the $1/3 coupon from 11/15 RP
Final Price: $.86 ea.
Ocean Spray Juice Cocktail $1.98 (64 oz.)
use the $1/1 Target coupon here (exp. 11/17!)
Final Price: $.98
$2.00 or Less
Ore-Ida Steam 'n Mash Potatoes $3.00
use the $1/1 coupon here
Final Price: $2.00
Breyer's Ice Cream $2.50
use the $.75/1 coupon from 10/18 RP
Final Price: $1.75
I would also like to point out this deal:
Gilmore Girls Seasons 2-7 $14.99 each
This is my favorite show ever! I paid more than that for my set, so if you're interested, I don't think you'll find them cheaper anywhere. They are $19.99 ea. at Sam's Club.
Some Ongoing Toy Deals:
(I haven't spotted any new ones yet this week, let me know if you do!)
Mr. Potato Head Spud Buds $5.99 (Christmas ones)
use the $5/1 coupon here
Final Price: $.99
LeapFrog Alphabet Pal $19.99
use the $10/1 Target Web Coupon here or from from the 11/8 Target Toy insert
Final Price: $9.99
Guesstures $20.00
stack the $5/1 Guesstures Target printable or from the 11/8 Target Toy insert
with the $5/1 Guesstures printable coupon here
Final Price: $10.00
Clue, Secrets and Spies $20.00
stack the $5/1 Clue, Secrets and Spies Target printable or from the 11/8 Target Toy insertwith the $5/1 Clue, Secrets and Spies printable coupon here
Final Price: $10.00
Pictureka Flipper $20.00
stack the $5/1 Pictureka Flipper Target printable or from the 11/8 Target Toy insertwith the $5/1 Pictureka Flipper printable coupon here
Final Price: $10.00
Price Match with the Toys R Us Big Toy Book good through Nov. 26th
Giraffalaff Limbo or Scatterpillar Scramble $14.99
stack the $5/1 Target Web Coupon here or from from the 11/8 Target Toy insert
and the $4/1 Coupon we told you about here if you printed it (no longer available)
Final Price: $5.99-$9.99
LeapFrog Tag Learning System $39.99
stack the $10/1 Target printable or from the 11/8 Target Toy insert
with the $10/1 printable here
Final Price: $19.99
LeapFrog Zippity Learning System $69.99
use the $10/1 Target printable or from the 11/8 Target Toy insert
Final Price: $59.99
Target has updated their Price Matching Policy. Find the new one here. The biggest changes are that it clarifies that you CAN use 1 Target coupon and 1 manufacturer's coupon on the same item. It also clarifies that they will NOT price match timed sales such as doorbusters, early bird specials, etc.
Don't Miss the Coupons!
When we posted our coupon preview earilier in the week we were only seeing 1 Smart Source and 1 RedPlum. Looks like they added a General Mills Insert! (I got it in the Statesman) So be sure to look for 3 inserts in your paper this morning.
$1.00 off 2 Ore-Ida (found in some)
$10.00 off Oral-B Pulsonic
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Walgreens 11/15-11/21
FREE + $0.50 overage
Aussie Hair Care products $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/11PG
Get $2 RR
FREE
Dove Conditioners $2.99 each
Use 4 $1.50/1 coupons from 10/4RP
Buy 4
OOP: $5.96
Final Price $1.49 each
Degree Absolute Protection, Clinical Protection, Fine Fragrance or Ultra Clear product, $1.25/1 (12-6-09) RP2-9/13
Degree product, any excluding Absolute Protection, Ultra Clear, Fine Fragrance or Clinical Protection, .75/1 (12-6-09) RP2-9/13
Dove Antiperspirant, Deodorant, or Body Mist, any $1.50/2 (12-27-09) RP-10/4
Dove Beauty Bar or Body Wash, $1/1 (12-27-09) RP-10/4
Dove Cream, Oil, Body Lotion or Hand Cream, any $1.50/1 (12-27-09) RP-10/4
Vaseline Lotion Product, $1/1 (200 ml or larger) except Renewal or Glow (12-13-09) RP-10/18
Tums Dual Action 25 ct $7.99
Use $3/1 printable coupon
or
Final Price $0.99 OR $1.99
Thermacare 8 Hour Heat Wraps $5.99
Get $5 RR
Final Price **$8.98 or **$2.99 per toy
French's French Fried Onions $0.99 with in ad coupon
Use .50/1 printable coupon or .50/1 from 11/8SS
Final Price $0.49
Betty Crocker Au Gratin potatoes $0.99 with in ad coupon
Use .40/1 printable coupon
Final cost $0.59
Lindsay Olives $0.99 with in ad coupon
Use $1/2 printable coupon
Final Price $0.49 each
Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice 2/$5 with in ad coupon
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Final Price $0.50
Maxwell House Coffee 11.5 oz 2/$5 with in-ad coupon
Select Kellogg's Cereals and Rice Krispie Treats $1.99
Use $1/1 printable coupons (click on Kelloggs logo in the left column to find them fast)
Final Price as low as $0.99
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers $2.50
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Final cost $0.50
Ziploc Bags $1.99
Use $1.50/2 printable coupon
Final Price $1.24
Deal Scenario:
Purchase 4 Ziploc Bags $1.99 each=$7.96
Use 2 $1.50/2 printable coupons
OOP: $4.96
Submit $5 SC Johnson rebate
Final Price 4 packages of Ziploc bags for FREE
Monthly Register Reward Deals
Robitussin DM To Go 2pk $2.49
FREE
Almay Pure Blends Cosmetics $6.49-$7.99
Almay Pure Blends Mascara
Almay Pure Blends Eye Shadow
Almay Pure Blends Lip Gloss
Nexxus Mousse 2/$5
Buy 2
(this coupon will automatically deduct $5)
2 Nexxus Mousses FREE
Rite Aid 11/15-11/21

- Rite Aid Coupon Policy
This weeks Rite Aid deals are brought to you by Lynn over at Maven of SavinSingle Check Rebates (SCR)
Robitussin To Go or CF 10ct $6.99
- $4.00 SCR
- $1 Robitussin To Go Product, excludes 2 ct. 9/27 RP
- $2 Robitussin
final = $0.99 after coupon & SCR
(Moneymaker if you are in a Rite Aid Wellness area - $2.00 off any cough and cold otc medication with a price of $2 or more RA Wellness coupon)
Renuzit Adjustables $0.99
- $1 SCR wyb 2
- $0.99 wyb 3 B2G1 FREE Renuzit 11/8 SS
- $0.99 BOGO Renuzit (regional only certain zipcodes)
final = 2 FREE after coupon & SCRKotex Maxi Pads, Security Tampons or Lighthdays Pantiliners $2.99
- $2.00 SCR
- $1 Kotex Rite Aid coupon came in some tote or other rebate item??
- $1.00/1 Kotex printable IE link or FF link
- $1 Kotex coupons received in samples
final = FREE after coupon & SCR - may be $1 moneymaker if you stack with the RA coupon!
Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste, 4oz $2.69
- $2.69 SCR
- $1 Crest Premium Toothpaste, 4 oz+ 11/1 P & G
- $1/2 Crest toothpaste 10/11 P&G
final = FREE - $1 moneymaker after coupon & SCR
(-$1.00 off any toothpaste with a price of $1.00 or more RA Wellness Coupon)
Arm & Hammer Pro Whitening, ProClean, or Licensed Spinbrush for Children $5.99
- $2.00 SCR
- $3/2 Arm & Hammer Oral Care Product 8/16 SS
- $1 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Powered Toothbrush, any 10/18 SS
- $2 Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Sonic Brush or Refill, any 10/18 SS
- $2 Arm & Hammer Pro Series Spinbrush
final = $1.99 after coupon & SCR
Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Skin Cleansers5-6.7oz or Towellettes 25ct$4.99
- $2.00 SCR
- $1 RA Video Value Oct
- $1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer $1 (11-15-09) 8/16 RP - SUNDAY ONLY!!
- $1 Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer 9/13 SS or 10/11 RP
final = $0.99 after coupons & SCR
Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Care (Excludes Cleansers) $12.99
- $5.00 SCR
- $1 RA Video Values Oct
- $1 Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer $1 (11-15-09) 8/16 RP - SUNDAY ONLY!!
- $1 Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer 9/13 SS or 10/11 RP
- $2.50 Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift or Ultra Lift Pro Product 11/8 RP
- $2.50 Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift or Ultra-Lift Pro Product
final = as low as $4.49 after coupons & SCR for Ultra-lift
GE Energy Smart Light Bulbs1ct (CFL pictured) 2 for $4.00
- $2.00 wyb 2 SCR
- $1 GE Energy Smart, CFL, GE Reveal or GE Halogen Product 10/4 SS or 11/1 SS
final = 2 for FREE after 2 coupons & SCR
Duracell 16 pk AA $9.99
All other Duracell 40% off
- $5 SCR wyb $15 in Duracell
- $1 off Duracell 11/1 PG
Planters Nuts BOGO
- $5 SCR #80 wyb $15 10/25 - 11/28
Prilosec OTC42ct$25.99
-$6.00 SCR
- $7/2 Prilosec OTC, 42 ct. 11/1 P & G
- $3 Prilosec OTC, any size 10/11 P & G or 11/1 P&G
final = $16.99 after coupon & SCR
SanDisk 2GB SD, Micro Card or 2GB Cruzer$14.99
-$5.00 SCR
final =$9.99
Smart Parts 7" Digital Frame$69.99
-$20.00 SCR
final =$49.99
FujiFilm Digital Camera8.1 megapixels$99.99
-$30.00 SCR
final =$69.99
OTHER Deals
Bayer Contour Meters $29.99
- up to $30 Bayer Contour Meter 10/25 RP
final = FREE
Quilted Northern Ultra Plush 12pk $5.99
- $5.00/2 Rite Aid Video Values Coupon or
- $2 Rite Aid Video Values from October
- $1.00/1 Quilted Northern 10/11 RP
- $1/1 Quilted Northern printable for Soft & Strong YMMV
Real Simple Rewards has a $5 REBATE!Buy $15 in products by 11/15 - MUST DO ON SUNDAY!
DEAL Idea -
Buy 4 @ $23.96
- $5/$20 RA
- $10 using 2 $5/2 RA Video Values
- $4 using any variety of $1 mfg coupons
final = $4.96, then submit for $5 rebate above = FREE
OR if you only have 3 mfg coupons:
Buy 3 Quilted Northern $17.97
Buy Crest $2.69
total = $20.66
- $5/$20
- $5/2 RA Video Quilted Northern
- $2 RA Video Quilted Northern from OCT.
- $3 using 3 $1 Quilted Northern mfg
- $1 Crest
final = $4.66, then submit for $5 Real Simple Rebate AND get $2.69 crest SCR = $3.03 moneymaker!** NOTE: The mfg printable is for Soft & Strong and the RA Video Values is for Ultra Plush so YMMV - some stores will allow, some may not**
7-Up 2 liters 3/$3.99
- $2/3 in ad coupon
final = 3/$1.99 = $0.66 each!!
Mentos $1
- $0.55/1 Mentos 8/16, 9/13, 10/11 SS
final = $0.45
Campbells Cream Soups $0.99
- $1/2 Campbells cooking soups printable (no longer available)
- $1/5 Campbells cooking soups 9/20 or 10/11 SS
Tressemme BOGO
- $2 Rite Aid Video Values (not sure what month... looking)Tic Tac Chill,$1.00
- $1.00 Tic-Tac Chill 09-20-09 RP
final = FREE after coupon!
I have never had a problem using more than one RA Video Values coupon in the same transaction, but if you are worried, these are the transactions I plan on doing to get a ton of toilet paper (if they have stock!!)transaction 1:
2 Quilted Northern $11.98
1 Spinbrush $5.99
2 GE lightbulbs $4
total = $21.97
- $5/$20
- $5/2 RA Quilted Northern
- $2 using $1 Quilted coupons
- $2 Spinbrush coupon
- $2 using $1 GE coupons
final = $5.97, get $4 SCR's = $1.97
transaction 2:
2 Quilted 11.98
1 Crest 2.69
1 Garnier facial wipes 4.99
2 Renuzit 1.98
total = 21.64
- $5/$20
- $5/2 RA Quilted
- $2 Quilted coupons
- $1 Crest
- $1 RA Garnier
- $1 Garnier
- $0.99 Renuzit BOGO
final = $5.65, get $5.69 SCR = 0.04 profit
transaction 3:
Bayer Contour Meter 29.99
1 Quilted 5.99
3 7-Up $3.99
1 Mentos 1
total = 40.97
- $5/$25
- $29.99 Bayer meter coupon
- $2 RA Quilted
- $1 Quilted
- $2 7-up in ad coupon
- $0.55 Mentos
final = $0.43
NOW I only have 5 $1 Quilted Northern coupons so I could stop here and have spent $2.36 after SCR's BUT then submit the Real Simple Rebate for $5 which makes this $2.64 moneymaker for 5 Quilted Northern 12pks!! WANT MORE TP???
transaction 4:
Robitussin 6.99
Kotex 2.99
2 Quilted 11.98(now I am out of $1 coupons, but if you have more, even better)
total = 21.96
-$5/$20
- $2 Robitussin
- $1 RA Kotex
- $1 Kotex
- $5/2 RA Quilted
final = $7.96, get $6 SCR = $1.96
So I am still ahead!!
NOW, keep in mind that I will watch inventory and I will not do all these transactions at the same store. I want to make sure there is TP for everyone. I will ONLY make sure I get my 3 Quilted Northerns bought on SUNDAY for the rebate. After that, the rest is gravy, as they say
Friday, November 13, 2009
Local Coupon Swap Party: TOMORROW
Who: All Treasure Valley Fabuless Friends
Where: Ada Community Library 10664 W Victory Rd, Boise, ID 83709
When: Saturday November 14th 11:00 am-12:30 PM
What is happening at this coupon party?
Coupon cutting and organizing
Expired Coupon drop off for overseas military base program
Stockpile trading (overstocked on something, come make a trade)
Stockpile donations for the food bank
If you are looking for certain printables or looking to trade certain stock pile items we will start that conversation on Boise Bargain Babes!
Please email us at fabulesslyfrugal {at} gmail {dot} com to get on the guest list!
$20 Holiday Boutique Gift Card RESULTS
Don't forget to shop the Boutique! Scouting for Food THIS SATURDAY!
If you have been couponing for a while you are probably starting to have a very nice stockpile. Well here is a great opportunity to share the coupon love with others!
Tonight put a bag or two of non-perishable food items together and place them on your door step. Tomorrow morning one of your local scouts will come and pick up the food. 8 am- 12pm.
If you did not get a flyer on your door for scouting for food or no one comes to pick it up you can still drop it off food at these locations.
The Idaho Foodbank, 3562 S. TK Ave.
Boy Scout office, 8901 W. Franklin Road, Boise
Meridian Food Bank, 15 E. Bower St., Meridian
Walmarts
4051 W. Fairview in Meridian
7319 W. State St. in Garden City
2100 12th Ave. Road in Nampa
5108 Cleveland Blvd. in Caldwell
1775 S. Idaho in Ontario
El-Ada Community Action, 240 N. 3rd St. E., Mountain Home.
We will also be collecting donations at our coupon party tomorrow morning!
For more info about Scouting for Food check out their website!
Toy Deal at Freds
Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head on sale BOGO (2/$6.99)
Buy 2
Use (2) $2/1 coupons
$1.50 each after coupons when you buy 2
*remember to get a rain check if they are sold out! (tell them you have a Q to use, and they will note it on the rain check so you dont get hassled when you buy them later!)
Support the Local Valley Crisis Center with your surplus!
The Valley Crisis Center provides a safe place for women and children from physical and sexual abuse. The government has cut costs. They now only receive $100,000/year (compared to the $300,000 that they received five years ago).
They are in need of of meat, cleaning supplies, paper/bathroom items and over the counter medication. What a perfect time for your followers to clean out their surplus. Items can be taken on Saturday (the 14th) to Albertsons on 12th & Greenhurst.
Mega Swag Bucks Day = EASY MONEY!!

It's FRIDAY - which means its Mega Swag Bucks Day! We are earning Amazon gift cards effortlessly (getting ready for Christmas) thanks to Swag Bucks!
What does Mega Swag Bucks Day mean to you, the Swag Bucks user? It means your earning potential increases (mine too!). Just do your Swag Bucks searches as usual - and you can win 10, 20, 50, or even 100 Swag Bucks while doing your search! Swag bucks guarantee's they'll giveaway over 10,000 in Mega Bucks every Friday! WOOT!
Not Familiar with SwagBucks?? It's EASY!! If you want to effortlessly earn Amazon.com gift cards, keep reading!
At SwagBucks, you are rewarded just for searching the web (like I'm sure you do daily anyway!). I just go through SwagBucks rather than Google so I can EARN while I SEARCH! I like to redeem my SwagBucks for FREE Amazon gift cards, but there are a slew of other "prizes" you can redeem them for. I just decided that the Amazon gift card gives me the most bang for my SwagBuck! (It only takes 45 Swag Bucks to earn a $5 Amazon gift card!)
Are you convinced this is some easy way to earn FREE Amazon gift cards? Head over to SwagBucks and you'll automatically start with 3 SwagBucks if you sign up under using this link: www.swagbucks.com/refer/FabFrug.
(ps - Thanks to all who have signed up under me so far. I truly appreciate it!)
Fred Meyer is FABULOUS!

Did you look at your paper today, or are you like me and just throw it in the recycle bin unless it is Sundays paper? Luckily I was reading Bargon Jargon this morning and Christy told me about some Fab Fred Meyer coupons!
Here are the coupons (valid 11/13 - 11/15):
Duncan Hines Cake Mix 4/$1.00 (limit 4)
Use .55/2 coupon from 10/11 SS insert
Final Price FREE
Orignal minestrone, Tomato Basil, Lentil, Hearty Tomato or Vegetable.
Use 1.10/3 Printable coupon
Final Price .13 each
Fred Meyer Microwave Pizza 4/$1.00 (limit 4)
Also on sale (no coupon required) Haas Avacados 3/$1.00 (limit 6)
I found these coupons on page A9 of the Idaho Statesman.
Cathy found them on page 9 of the main section in the Idaho Press Tribune.
Christy is in WA and reports News Tribune on page A6, and the Seattle Times on page A7.
Did you get them in your paper? Where?
FABULESSLY FRUGAL FRIDAY - Thrify Decorating!!

So without further adieu...

I have always been a frugal shopper, but I just recently discovered the fun and addictive world of thrifty decorating. I love shopping at thrift stores and transforming someone else's trash into a treasure for my home. It is so satisfying!!!
Before you start to say, "Oh, I could never do that, I am not creative at all", let me assure you that you absolutely can. Until March of this year, I was completely afraid to decorate my own home. Seriously! Never bought home decor at a thrift store. Had never re-finished a single piece of furniture. If I can learn, you can too. Really. I promise!
Here are a few of my favorite thrifty decorating tips:
Tip#1
Spray paint is your very best friend.
You can transform just about anything with spray paint. And it is soooo easy!
I bought these frames at the thrift store for less than a dollar each:

After a couple coats of black spray paint, they now hang in my entry way:

I have even used spray paint to transform my cabinet hardware from this:
to this: 
Tip #2
Don't be afraid to think outside the box.
Just about any item can be used in a way other than what the manufacturer had in mind. Use your imagination!
When I couldn't find a towel rack anywhere that would fit in the space I had, I came up with my own solution:
I just hung a frame around a set of robe hooks. It's totally unconventional, but it works for us, and I love it! We had an old entertainment center that we were going to get rid of:

Then I decided to re-purpose it. Now it is an organization center in my laundry room.
And it was basically FREE!Tip #3
Use catalogs, magazines, and the internet for inspiration.
I order Pottery Barn and other catalogs just to get decorating ideas. Don't forget the web, it is chock full of great inspiration!
I saw these hurricane lamps at Ballard Designs for $59. Ouch!

I made my own for $4 using a vase and candle from the thrift store, a $1 bag of leaves from Walmart, and acorns I picked up at the park.

I loved those moss spheres, but didn't want to pay $50-$100 for one. I made my own for under $5.

You will not believe what I used for the sphere! ;) I did a tutorial here if you want to make your own.
Tip #4
Don't give up if a project doesn't work the first time.
I bought a plate rack and some plates at the thrift store. Got everything all spray painted and ready to hang. Then discovered that the plates I bought didn't fit in the rack. Doh! I still wanted to use the plate rack, so I just came up with another idea.
And I love it even better!! Tip #5
When you are looking for furniture to re-finish, pay attention to shape and construction. Color doesn't matter!
I bought this table for $25 off of Craigslist. It was my very first furniture re-finishing project ever.

It had some water damage and the finish was darn ugly, but it was solidly built and I loved the shape and curves it had. I did a tutorial on my refinishing process here.
This is what the table looks like all spruced up and decorated for fall.

Who woulda thought?
Tip #6
If you're really nervous like I was starting out, start will small rooms first.
One of the first rooms I transformed was my laundry room. Since it is in the back of the house, I knew that if I totally messed up, at least not very many people would see it. When it turned out absolutely fabulous, it really built my confidence. You can see the total transformation here.
Restaurant.com 80% Off Sale Extended!
Have a date night tonight
OR
do some super fab and easy
Christmas shopping!!
(They don't expire for a year)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
FabuLESS Freezer Cooking: Southwest Chicken Chili

ONE FAMILY
3 chicken breasts cooked and cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 oz can green chilies
2 cans white kidney beans
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
Gluten Free Living
About a week or so later, Tama sent us this email:
I spoke with you ladies after a class you did in Nampa about gluten/allergen-free coupon sites. I found one that you may want to put in your arsenal, should anyone ask for advice on the same thing in the future. Be Free for Me - You have to sign up for their email/mail newsletters, which will contain current deals/coupons they have found. Although it is in the beginning stages, I hope more GF and other allergen-free people will start supporting and contributing to the site. In my own (very young) couponing efforts, I have been separating out coupons/deals that apply specifically to GF products, so I can more easily plan my meals and food storage. I am hoping to start a simple facebook page for now that will be a resource to other GF moms out there that want to save money, by posting the coupons/deals I have found. Your site, obviously, has become invaluable to me in seeking out these specific product deals and matchups. THANK YOU!!!!!
Anywhoo, thanks for all your help to all of us. I just thought I would pass this along. Specialty foods for people with allergies can be VERY expensive ($8.99 for a loaf of bread), so I hope I can find a way to be a resource to others in my situation, so they can find the "regular" items at a discount that are gluten-free. For example, finding GF beef broth is next to impossible (WHY they need to put wheat in beef broth and soy sauce, I don't know!), but in the Albertson's deal this week, I ended up getting the Progresso 32 oz GLUTEN-FREE broth for less than .50/each after all the coupons and catalinas. I bought several! GF beef broth in the specialty stores is around $3.00/can, for the regular small can size. Deals like these can make a huge difference in the budget of a family dealing with various allergies amongst their children.
Thanks again for all your hard work, and your incredibly contagious attitudes about couponing!!
Tama
We have added this to our long list of valuable links. If you know of someone that is Gluten Free, share the love! And TAMA - be sure to let us know when you have that Facebook page up and running so we can share the love!!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Get Your Pie A La Mode
If you're planning on taking advantage of the Sara Lee/Breyers Ice Cream deal at Albertsons... THURSDAY is the day to do it!You can use 1 Sara Lee Pie Coupon, and 1 Breyers Ice Cream coupon from 10/14 RP (don't get me started, but that is how it is... still a fab deal!).
Here is what we are hearing mixed reports on:
Scenario:
Purchase 5 Sara Lee Pies
Get 5 MORE Sara Lee Pies FREE
Get 10 boxes of Breyers Ice Cream FREE (so you'll want to grab 10 pies & 10 ice creams)
= $31.95 (plus tax)
USE: 5 $1/1 Sara Lee Frozen Dessert
USE: 5 $.75/1 Breyers Ice Cream from 10/14 RP
- $8.75 in coupons
= $23.20
- $15.00 catalina from previous sale (you still have one, RIGHT!?!)
= $8.20 (plus tax) OOP
PLUS receive a $15 catalina (will stop printing Thursday at midnight!)
Suggestion:
If you don't see it on the shelf, ask if they have more in the back. This sale was HOT last year and is even HOTTER this year... but we think they are prepared for it! They just don't have enough freezer space to put cases and cases out (like they do with cereal for example).PLEASE REMEMBER: YMMV on this one. It seems to be working for some, and not for others. So go give it a try and leave comments about where this is working AND how well the stores are stocked!!
Fab Deal! Thanks Cheryl for bringing the catalina news to our attention!
20 FREE Books
Smith's 11/11 - 11/17
(Savings listed subtract $1 per item)

Tropicana Orange Juice $4.49 (89 oz.)
Final Price: $3.49
Cereal Included:
12.25 oz. Honey Nut Cheerios
12.8 oz. Cinnamon Toast Crunch
11.8 oz. Cocoa Puffs
11.25 oz. Cookie Crisp
14 - 16 oz. Cap'n Crunch, Life or Oat Squares, All Varieties
Coupons to Match:
$1/2 any General Mills Cereal from 11/1 SS
$1/2 Cheerios from and 11/8 SS
$1/2 General Mills Cereals here
$.75/1 Multigrain Cheerios here or here
$.55/1 Cheerios here
Final Price: $.75-$1.00
Other Deals This Week
Bananas $.39/lb.Cross Rib Roast $1.89/lb
Buy 2 G1 Free
Final Price: $.77 ea.
*limit 1 free per transaction
Final Price: $3.97
Final Price: $.14 ea.
Hormel Pepperoni $1.00 (4.5 oz.)
Final Price: $2.87
Albertsons 11/11-11/17

Here are your Albertsons printable shopping lists - Thanks PYP!
IDAHO
NEVADA
UTAH
WASHINGTON
CALIFORNIA - SOUTHERN
If you have no idea what this PRINTABLE SHOPPING LIST IS, then you MUST go see our pictorial about using this FABULESS tool.
Check out our Albertsons 11/11-11/17 Preview for all the good stuff and the coupons to match!
Insert Preview for 11/15
If you're not already getting multiple copies of the Sunday paper, and you want to step it up... now is the time! (No really, do it TODAY to ensure SUNDAY DELIVERY!!!)
For Ada and Canyon County we have the Fabulessly Frugal Idaho Statesman Deal where you can get FIVE Sunday papers for $3.00 a week! That is an average of $.60 a paper (current newsstand price is $2!). PLUS, you'll get 1 daily paper as well! Call 377-NEWS to subscribe TODAY so you can get your three Sunday inserts - 5 times!!
For all of Canyon County and parts of Ada County (as far East as Maple Grove/Lake Hazel), you can get Fabulessly Frugal Idaho Press Tribune Deal - which is 4 or 6 Sunday papers for $.83/$.75 per Sunday paper (the cost is from $13.20-$18.00 per month) - plus the daily paper. What a great savings! Contact Greg at 870-2784 and ask for the FABULESSLY FRUGAL paper deal!Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Toys R Us Game Deal
Here is what I was planning to do:
Buy
Candy Land $3.99
Chutes and Ladders $3.99
Memory $3.99
Hi-ho Cherry-o $3.99
Break the Ice $3.99
Ants in the Pants $3.99
Cootie $3.99
Total: 27.93 plus tax
Submit $14 in rebates
Get $10 gift card
Final Price: $3.93 for SEVEN games! .56 EACH
Unfortunately they were not full stocked so I had to settle for this scenario:
Candy Land $3.99
Chutes and Ladders $3.99
Memory $3.99
Gator Golf $14.99
Total: $26.96 plus tax
Submitted $9 in Rebates
Got $10 gift card
Final Price: $7.96 plus tax for 4 games or $1.99 EACH
You can view and print the rebate here, to get an idea of what you want to buy. They do have forms in the store posted by the games!
FREE Digital Scrapbooking Class from Jessica Sprague
Here are the details straight from my inbox!

We'll be making a great project to help you tell your holiday stories both past and present, and I'd like to extend a personal invitation to EVERYONE. You don't have to be a digital scrapbooker, you don't have to know Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Registration is easy and free!
Here is how you do it -I know we're going to have an amazing time together in class, and I would LOVE to share this information and experience with everyone! Please tell your friends and family, spread the word, share the love!
- Log in to your account at JessicaSprague.com. (you can sign up easy & it's free).
- Copy this code by highlighting it and typing Ctrl-C (Cmd-c on your Mac): HIHFREE2009
- Click right here, then paste (Ctrl-v or Cmd-v) the code into the Gift Code field.
- You're registered! Click on your My Classes link to view the introduction to the class! (I'll be posting the supply list on Wednesday)
Freebies for Our Veterans
Just a few FREEBIES we've found around the blogsphere that companies are offering to honor those great men and women who have served or are serving our country! Feel free to share this with those whom you know that might not read coupon blogs (like my very own father!).And THANK YOU to our wonderful service men and women!!
Krispy Kreme - FREE doughnut of your choice
Applebee's - FREE Meal
Outback Steak House - Free Bloomin Onion & Beverage
Veterans Day Honor - FREE MP3 download from Amazon with 12 selections by the Bands and Ensembles of the US Armed Forces
Golden Corral's 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide.
Free admission to all national parks, forests, and monuments for any and everyone on Veterans Day.
LOST Coupon Binder!!
When I was at the Albertson's in Eagle yesterday afternoon (Monday, November 9th at 4:00ish pm), I inadvertently left my coupon folder in my shopping cart when I left. I was in a huge rush to get home so that my husband could get to school, and didn't realize that I'd left it at the store. When I got back to Albertson's at 4:30, the cart I had used was not where I left it, and nobody had turned my folder in to Customer Service. I called today, and it still hasn't been turned in. I feel really dumb for having lost my coupon folder, but I'm also stressed out because it has months of clipped coupons in it that I need to help save money for my family.
It is a see-through blue, 13 slot check folder with an elastic closure. It's about the same color as the Albertson's shopping carts, which is why I overlooked it when I was leaving.
If you've seen this or have it - please either return it to the Eagle Albertsons, or email us at fabulesslyfrugal at gmail dot com and we'll get you in touch with Rachel!
THANK YOU!! (And let this be a reminder to put your contact info in your binder!) :)
Share the Love and Take Time out for YOU!

Now, we really could go on and on (and on) about how much we heart this guy. You can read all about why we heart him here and here and also read some unsolicited reviews and comments from fellow readers here and here.
You can SHARE THE LOVE
by donating a bag of non-perishable
food items (hello STOCK PILE!).
THEN - you can SAVE $and take time out for YOU
and care for YOURSELF by
getting a FREE Chiropractic EXAM
and a FREE set of X-RAYS!!!
I have one more thing I'd like to share with you. You need to know that I have dealt with daily headaches for a LONG time. I've been taken care of by Dr. O for the past 6 months. I think I'm having about 3 headaches a month now. Yes, it has made quite the difference in my life. I am truly indebted to him for the time he has taken to care for me AND my SEVEN kidlets!!
So what are you going to do???
#1 - Call Dr. Olsens Office at 884-5000 to schedule an appointment.
#2 - Tell the gals there that Fabulessly Frugal sent you and you want to take advantage of the new patient special.
#3 - Gather a bag full of goodies from your rockin stock pile to share and bless the lives of others.
#4 - Go meet our fave Dr. O (tell him that you're there because we heart him!) and see what he can do FOR YOU!
You'll be glad you did!! (And we'd love to hear your thoughts!!)
Restaurants.com Gift Certificates 80% off!

ENTREE
at checkout to get 80% OFF at Restaurant.com
This means you get a $25 Gift Certificate for only $2!!
THIS OFFER EXPIRES THURSDAY November 12th.
There's a catch right? Well kind of. When you redeem your certificate you have to have a bill that is at least $35 (some are now $50 - so read the offer carefully). So you buy the certificate for $2, you have to spend at least $35, then they take off $25 and add 18% gratuity based on the original bill. Total cost for you will be $18 including the original $2 (based on 80% discount) for the certificate. $35bill-$25gc=$10+$6tip+$2cert=$18. We love it because we will order a dessert or appetizer which we would not normally order!
We have redeemed certificates at Ono Hawaiian Cafe, Donnie Mac's Trailer Park, Cheerleaders, Asiagos, and Fiesta Gadalajara . The cool thing is that you have a YEAR to use them!
Carinos
donnie macks
Fiesta Gaudalajara
Melting Pot
Ono Hawaiian Cafe
Ricks Press Room
The code works on all of the certificates!
$50 certificate only $4
$75 certificate only $6
$100 certificate only $8
Fabuless Coupon Tip Tuesday: Trouble Printing?

Before we can help with printing problems we want to be sure you know some lingo.........
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=qhldcyo15421561&bt=vi&o=55267&pt=&lang
Note the “vi” in the URL. That means it is an Internet Explorer link
If you use Safari: replace the “wg”, “wi”, or “vi” to “xs”. And to get a Safari link to print in a different browser, change the “xs” to“wi” or “vi” for Internet Explorer or to “wg” for Firefox.
What are your tips for coupon printing?
Albertsons Sneak Peak 11/11-11/17
$1.79 lb limit 10 lbs hamburger 15% fat
In-Ad Coupons
.88 Ragu Pasta Sauce limit 4
.99 Skippy Peanut Butter 15-16.3 oz limit 4
Skippy Peanut Butter Products, Any - 10-04-09 RP
4.99 Folgers coffee 27-33.9oz limit 2
Folgers product, any 7 oz. or larger $1/1 DND (12-5-09) RP-11/8
1.79 Land o Lakes butter or spreadable butter limit 2
2.99 lb pork loin babyback ribs limit 10 lbs
Pie deal
Buy one Sara Lee Oven Fresh Pie $6.39 get a second pie and TWO 1.5 qt ice cream (Breyer's) free.
Use 2 Breyers $.75/1 from 10/14 RP
Use 2 Save $1.00 on any (1) Sara Lee Frozen Dessert
Pay $2.89 for all four!
Chex Cereal 1.50 each when you buy 3
Save $1.00 on TWO Chex® cereals • Rice Chex® • Corn Chex® • Wheat Chex® • Honey Nut
Spend $20 save $5 Promo
Folgers coffee 27-33.9oz $5.99
Folgers product, any 7 oz. or larger $1/1 DND (12-5-09) RP-11/8
Pillsbury cake mix 1.00 (.75)
Smuckers Jam, Jelly, Preserves 12 oz. 2.00
Eagle Brand Condensed milk, Pillsbury brownie minis 2.00
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk products, any $1/2 DND (1-31-10) RP-11/8
Pillsbury premium brownie, smucker magjic shell or toppings 1.50
Pillsbury flour, cookie mix or frosting 1.50
Pillsbury Cookie Mixes, any $1/2 DND (1-31-10) RP-11/8
SAVE $1.00 Pillsbury Cookie with the purchase of any 2 Pillsbury® Cookie
Crisco olive oil 16.9 oz 5.00
Crisco Olive Oil, any $1/1 DND (12-31-09) RP1-9/13
Crisco Olive Oil, any $1/1 DND (1-31-10) RP-11/8
Crisco oil 48 oz 3.00
Crisco product, any variety $1/1 DND (1-31-10) RP-11/8
Crisco shortening sticks 20 oz 2.99
Crisco product, any variety $1/1 DND (1-31-10) RP-11/8
Crisco no-stick spray 6 oz 2.29
Crisco product, any variety $1/1 DND (1-31-10) RP-11/8
Pillsbury easy frost 13.5 oz 2.99
Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting, any $1/2 (12-31-09) RP-9/27
Dunkin Donuts Coffee 11-12 oz 5.99
10/$10
lemonade
green giant frozen veggies
Save $.50 Green Giant when you buy any variety 19 OZ. - 24 OZ.
Save $.50 on TWO any variety Green Giant® Frozen Boxed Vegetables
Save $.50 Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen vegetables
rice and pasta roni
cascase ice sparkling juice
palmolive 13 oz
banquet frozen diners
tonys thin and crispy pizza
Tonys Single Serve Product, .50/1 DND (12-31-09) SS-10/18
swiss miss cocoa
pop secret 3 pack
Pop Secret products, any $1/2 (12-20-09) SS-11/8
carnation evporated milk
biquick shake and pour
hot wheels.
See any Fab match-ups? Feel free to comment.
PS We are NOT expecting DOUBLES!































