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Perhaps you have heard of BzzAgent, a word-of-mouth marketing network. If you like receiving new products to try and enjoy, I highly recommend joining BzzAgent! It is free to sign up, and you are under no obligation to participate in specific campaigns.

Basically, as a BzzAgent, you will receive occasional emails with new opportunities for products to sample. Most recently, I received a full size Max Factor Mascara and 2 full size lipsticks, along with several coupons to give to friends.

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On a side note, I do not receive anything for promoting BzzAgent. Since I enjoy it and feel it is a great resource, I wanted to share it with my loyal readers!

I'm a bit of a mascara snob, but i am really loving the new Max Factor Mascara. Even with multiple applications, it doesn't clump.  The lipstick has a great feel and finish!  My makeup box is full of Lancome, but I'm impressed with Max Factor, Hollywood's first makeup artistry supplies.

Fabulously Frugal

I have not been this excited about something so small in a long time!  Check out this fabulous Faux Croc Coupon Purse.  I found this baby at Office Max for $7.99...it comes in 2 colors: Black with white stiching and White with black stitching.

Inside you will find 12 dividers, which i labeled by store.  My daughter is so enthralled with this new purchase, that we never leave home without it.

I will be blogging more about my coupon organizational methods later, but just to clarify, I file my immediate use, "go to store " coupons in this puppy with my lists.  I have a giant binder and filed uncut q's as well!

I wish i could give you a link to Office Max for this, but it's not on their website...must be an instore item only.

Join Coupon$ense and start saving $$ the easy way...

CouponSense is a comprehensive database, instructor and message board system.  The best part of joining coupon sense is you get your very own instructor!!  (ME!)  Just choose Lessie Purpera as your instructor when you sign up.  You can also put Stacy Roberts as your referral. 

I save anywhere from 75-135% on my groceries.  Including toiletries!  My motto is "Life is expensive, toothpaste shouldn't be!"  As a matter of fact, I haven't paid for toothpaste since I started CouponSense. 

CouponSense costs just $4 for the first month trial.  After that it will be $15 per month.  You will have access to a database that will match the best sale prices from Frys, Albertsons, Safeway, Bashas, CVS, Walgreens and more to coupons that we have gotten in the last 6 months.  It will continue to match the coupons until they expire. 

Just look at my savings....Yes....that is 135%!   The store gave me $14.13 and the bags of groceries.  Now, this doesn't happen often.  But it is rare for me to pay more than 10-15% for my groceries.  You CAN do it too.

 Please make sure that you choose me (Lessie Purpera) as your instructor.  Otherwise, no instructor will be assigned to you and I will have no idea you signed up.   The site can be a bit overwhelming at first.  It is loaded with information.  So, make sure you choose me as your instructor.

Join by clicking here: www.couponsense.com
Then select the button in the upper right hand corner that says "Try CouponSense"!

Happy Couponing!
Lessie Purpera

Awesome Albertsons (Feb 11-17)

Just wanted to list a couple coupon deals for you at Albersons for those of you who have Qs, and for inspiration for those of you who are just starting to build your collection!

Using Qs you can get the following items for $.38 each or less:

Fresh Express Garden Salad (check blinking box near display)

Skippy Peanut Butter

Pictsweet Vegetables

Campbells Soup at Hand

Progresso Vegetable Soup Classics

The following will cost between $.63 - .68

Hunts Diced Tomatoes or Sauce

American Beauty Pasta

Pringles

Chef Boyardee

Crunch & Munch

Starkist Tuna

Then USE YOUR Fresh & Easy on top off your MQs for $6/30 and score big time!!

 

Sam's & Costco Runs

Anyone wanting to do a little basics and staples shopping at Sam's or Costco this week give me a call or email me (find link on this page).  I'm happy to take anyone with me, and show you how i shop.  For about $80-100 you can load up on everyday items, while also building your reserves.

Also keep in mind Costco has Red Hard Wheat rignt now for a limited time.  Tambra mentioned it was around $22/barrel.

Sistersavings Link

Sistersavings.net has posted her list here.  Now keep in mind, i do not buy everything on her list, but i use it to do coupon match ups.

For instance, I'm only going to hit Albertson's and Safeway this week based on sales prices. 

Once you guys have started a good collection of coupons, I will post more comprehensive lists of the weekly deals that you can use to print and shop. 

So start building your coupons by printing them off the internet, getting the Sunday Newspaper, grabbing the Chandler Independent that is delivered on Thursdays, and signing up for promo's online.  Don't forget coupons that come with packaging, etc.   You will be saving 70% or more on your grocery bill in NO TIME!

Fresh & Easy Coupon

Grab that F&E coupon from Tuesday's mail...it's worth $6.00 off your grocery order of $30 or more.  You can also pick up a couple more in Wednesday's (today) newspaper.  This is an awesome week to use these at Albertsons, as there are some great deals to be had!

Get Your Glade

Check Nickles & Dimes for Glade link here.

CVS (FEB 8-14)

Hat tip - Nickles & Dimes

 

BOGO DEALS

Nature's Bounty and Flex-a-min - BOGO (Limit 6)
Use 2 coupons
-$1.00 MQ Nature's Bounty (RP 02/01/09, Exp 03/15/09)
-$5.00 MQ Flex-a-Min (RP 01/04/09, Exp 02/15/09)
= Varies

Colgate - BOGO (Limit 6)
Use 2 coupons
-$1.00 MQ (SS 02/01/09, Exp 02/21/09)
-$0.75 MQ (SS 02/01/09, Exp 02/21/09)
= Varies

Revlon Cosmetics - BOGO (Limit 6)
Use 2 coupons
-$2.00 MQ (SS 01/11/09, Exp 02/15/09)
-$1.00 MQ (SS 01/11/09, Exp 02/15/09)
-$2.00 MQ (SS 02/08/09, Exp 02/15/09)
-$1.00 MQ (SS 02/08/09, Exp 03/15/09)
= Varies

Russell Stover - BOGO (Limit 6)
Use 2 coupons
-$1.00 MQ (SS 12/14/08, Exp 02/14/09)

Maybelline Cosmetics - BOGO (Limit 6)
Use 2 coupons
-$2.00 MQ (RP 02/08/09, Exp 02/15/09)
-$1.00 MQ (RP 02/08/09, Exp 03/15/09)
= Varies


ECB DEALS

Gillette Fusion Gamer or Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze Razors - $7.99 (Limit 1)
-$4.00 ECB
-$4.00 MQ Fusion (P&G 02/08/09, Exp 03/31/09)
-$2.00 MQ Venus (P&G 02/08/09, Exp 03/31/09)
= FREE Fusion - $1.99 Venus

NyQuil or DayQuil Liquid (Twin Pk) or Caplets or LiquiCaps combo - $9.99 (Limit 5)
-$2.00 ECB
-$1.50 MQ (PG 02/08/09, Exp 03/31/09)
=$5.49

M&M's Cupid Mix - 2 for $6.00 (Limit 1)
-$2.00 ECB
-$1.00 / 3 MQ (RP 02/01/09, Exp 02/14/09)
=$6.00 WYB 3 ($2.00 ea)

Olay Pro-X (Select products) (Limit 1)
-$5.00 ECB
-$25.00 MIR WYB $50.00 Olay Pro-X

Garnier Nutrisse or 100% Hair Color - $5.99 (Limit 1)
-$2.00 ECB
-$2.00 MQ (RP 02/08/09, Exp 03/15/09)
=$1.99

Bayer 24 ct, Low Dose 32 ct, Chewable 36 ct - $1.99
-$1.00 MQ (RP 02/01/09, Exp 03/31/09)
-$0.99

Ecotrin - $6.99
-$2.00 ECB
-$1.00 MQ (SS 01/25/09, Exp 04/30/09)
-$2.25 MQ Low Strength (SS 01/25/09, Exp 04/30/09)
=$2.74 - $3.99

Pepcid AC Max Strength or Complete 50 ct - $17.99
-$5.00 ECB
-$1.00 MQ (RP 01/04/09. Exp 03/31/09)
-$4.00 / 2 MQ (RP 01/04/09. Exp 03/31/09)

Viactiv - $7.99
-$3.00 ECB
-$1.00 MQ (RP 01/04/09, Exp 02/28/09)
=$3.99

Freestyle Freedom - $19.99
-$19.99 MIR
-$9.99 MQ (SS 01/04/09, Exp 06/30/09)
= $9.99 MM

Bayer Contour Blood Glucose Test Strips 25 ct
-$5.00 ECB
-$20.00 MQ (RP 02/01/09, Exp 11/30/09)


OTHER DEALS

Hershey Kisses, Hugs, Minis, Kissables, Nuggets, Reeses, Rolo, York - 2 for $5.00 (Limit 6)
-$2.00 / 2 MQ (SS 01/25/09, Exp 03/31/09)
=$$3.00 WYB 2 ($1.50 ea)

Hefty Trash Bags - $6.99
-$1.00 MQ (RP 01/25/09, Exp 04/30/09)
=$5.99

Buy Glucerna Shake 4 or 6 ct, get Glucerna Crunchy Flakes Cereal
Use 2 coupons
-$2.00 MQ Any Glucerna product (SS 01/04/09, Exp 03/01/09)

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Buy $20.00 P&G Products, get $15.00 off Madagascar 2
Tide 2x - $6.49 (Limit 4)
Bounty or Downy - $5.49 (Limit 4)
Charmin - $9.99 (Limit 3)
Bounty - $6.99 (Limit 3)
Duracell - $5.99 (Limit 6)
Pampers - $9.99 (Limit 3)
Always - $3.00 (Limit 4)
Prilosec - $24.77 (Limit 3)
Pantene - $3.33 (Limit 6)
Crest toothpaste, mouthwash / Oral B toothbrush - $3.96 (Limit 6)
Dawn Dish Soap - $0.99 (Limit 6)

**Coupons for all of these items will be found in Sunday's PG insert!**

Printable Coupon Links

These can all be accessed through Fry’s site HERE.

SHORTCUTS.COM (http://shortcuts.com/)
P&G ESAVER (http://www.pgesaver.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/)
CELL FIRE (http://www.cellfire.com/ ) – This is a great new feature in our area! You can load coupons to your cellular telephone and scan it at checkout OR you can have these coupons added directly to your Fry's card.

Last Minute Tuesday Deals

If you have time to get out to Fry's and Safeway today, there are some "FREE" and "ALMOST FREE" deals to be had:

SAFEWAY (remember they double coupons up to $1.00, so a $.50 is actually worth a $1)

1. Fritos/Cheetos - $1.00
2. Betty Crocker (BC) Brownie Mix - $.69-.99 (IP here) also SS 2/8, "Stack" the Safeway Q, available in store, with MQ.  These are Free to .$50 after Q
3. Poptarts - $1 (IP here) or use SS  These are Free to .50 after Q
4. 2 lbs Lucerne Cheese  - $4.99 with Safeway Q
5. 5 lb. Safeway Sugar - $1.69 with Safeway Q
6. Betty Crocker Cookie Mix - Buy 2 Get 3 Free, use SS 2/8
7. Suave Shampoo/Conditioner - $.99   Use $.50/2, these will be $.50 a piece.

FRY'S

BUY 10 mix and match of these items and get them for the price listed below:

• Totinos Pizza Rolls - $.97  Use .35/1 Q (Final Price $.17) I bought 5.
• Manwich Sandwhich Sauce - $.69   Use .50/2 Q (Final Price $.19) I bought 2.
• Chef Boyardee Pasta - $.58   Use .35/3 Q (Final Price $.35) I bought 3.
• Fry's Milk - $1.58 (You can use 1.00 milk when u buy 3 Jello at .70 each)
• Pillsbury Biscuits - $.97 Use .50/2 Q (Final Price $.47)
• 32 oz Gatorade -  $.69 Use .40/1 Q  (Final Price- Free)

Make sure you buy the items that qualify in groups of 10 or they will not be discounted (grab Fry's ad at store)  There are other items like Purex, Scott TP, Kroger Salad Dressing, Nabisco Crackers that can be combined for 10 items.  You can buy up to 30 items for a $3 discount on each 10 items.

Remember you can use a coupon for EACH item, even if it is Buy 1 get one (BOGO). 

Shortcuts Code:

• Q - Coupon
• MQ - Manufacturer Q
• SS - Smart Source Coupons from Sunday Paper
• RP - Red Plum Coupons
• IP - Internet Printable Q
• Stack - using a Store Q and a MQ on one item

A Couple of Blog Links to Coupon Savings

I check in with Becky at Nickles & Dimes daily for updates.  She is in Ohio, so remember that Kroger is Fry's for us "Zonies".   http://www.nickels-n-dimes.blogspot.com/  This weekend Becky is some great Couponing 101 posts, so make sure you read through several of her recent pages where she explains how CVS, Walgreens, etc. works.

Another great site is www.littlemissknowitall.net .  Her site is having some viewing problems with IE the last week, so if you have Foxfire or Mozilla use them until the problem is fixed.  LMKIA has great links to Internet Printable Grocery Coupons, and other great stuff.

www.onceamonthmom.com is the site i mentioned that has comprehensive monthly menu, grocery lists, and recipes for 2 moms to make a month worth of meals together.  She just posted her March menu for those who want to get a jump start on next month.

Note:  you can post a comment on this post if you are looking for a shopping or cooking partner!