More Freebies

Sign up to get a coupon by email for a FREE CroisSONIC Breakfast Sandwich with the purchase of any large drink. Choose between bacon or sausage with egg and melted American cheese. Coupon expires 10 days after printing. Click here to find a Sonic near you. (thanks coupon cravings)

Stop by Carvel on Thursday (4/30) between 3-7 p.m. to get a FREE Iceberg. So, what’s an Iceberg? According to Carvel, it’s your favorite soda flavors blended with ice and vanilla flavoring, topped with a scoop of ice cream. Sounds good to me! Click here to find a Carvel near you. (thanks coupon cravings)

Yard and Garden Maintenance
This month, our FREE Do-It-Herself workshop focuses on your outdoor space. Join women in your community as you learn all the skills you need to unlock your creativity while you grow and maintain a yard that reflects your style.Workshop Highlights:
Effective watering and fertilizing techniques
Creating colorful accents with containers and baskets
Go organic and grow your own vegetables
Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Go HERE to sign up or for more info.Go HERE for Bisquick email sign up to recieve recipes and coupons

Go HERE to sign up for recipes and coupons from Pillsbury Cooking for 2

Harris Teeter ~ TRIPLES Week

It’s time for TRIPLES starting tomorrow 4/29!!

Visit SouthernSavers.com for the complete list...click HERE

looks like some FREE items are on the list!

Remember:

1. You do not have to buy 2 of the B1G1 items, each item will ring up half price.

2. Coupons are tripled that are .99¢ or less.

3. They will triple 20 coupons per day/transaction.

4. You must have a VIC card to get sale prices and for your coupons to double.

5. Most stores only allow one coupon per B1G1 deal, so only buy one per transaction if possible.

Deals from around the blogosphere

Participating Baskin Robbins are offering $.31 scoops on Wednesday April 29th...stores are having their annual $.31 Scoop Night from 5-9pm.

Dominos Pizza is offering a free breadbowl pasta from 11-2pm on April 29th. Call ahead to see if your local store is participating... to find your local Dominos click here. (thanks Thrifty Mama)

Bath & Body Works coupon ~ $10 off a $30.00 purchase coupon...go HERE and print. And then visit Bath & Body Works website to register for the Mom's Day sweepstakes.

FREE lotion HERE (thanks Southern Savers!)

FREE travel size HERE (thanks Southern Savers!)

Restaurant.com is having their 80% off sale again!!! Love this~ Go HERE and enter promo code LUCKY at checkout...

Wendy’s has 2 new Frosty flavors, wanna fun treat? Get $1 off any new frosty (thanks Southern Savers!)
**Click to send to a friend and it will email you a B1G1 coupon!!**

Deal Spotted ~ Old Navy

Just got an email from Shelley that Old Navy some has awesome clearance deals right now...she has a very tall son and it is very hard to find shorts that fit...well, she found cargo pants (28x30) for $3.97 and cut them off for shorts!!! Great idea and super cheap!!! Thanks Shelley!

Publix 4/27/09

Woohoo...I did my Publix shop yesterday and was thrilled to see that the Kingsford Charcoal was on sale again...I had enough coupons left to run 2 deals...here is what it looked like.



Publix ~ 4/27/09
Spent $3.08 ~ SAVED $20.87 (includes $1.33 tax)

1 Kingsford charcoal (13.5lb) $7.99 - used $1.00/1 peelie from bag, $3.00/1 food lion coup
1 Ground chuck patties $2.73 - used $3.00/1 any fresh meat when you buy Kingsford coup (peelie from previous charcoal deal)
1 Italian sausage $3.64 - used $6.00/1 fresh pork when you buy Kingsford
2 Glad straws $0.69/each - used $1.00/2 MQ
1 Publix spring water (penny item)

Publix ~ 4/27/09
Spent $3.32 ~ SAVED $62.70 (includes $2.22 tax)

1 Kingsford charcoal (13.5lb) $7.99 - used $1.00/1 peelie from bag, $3.00/1 food lion coup

1 Ground chuck patties $2.69 - used $3.00/1 any fresh meat when you buy Kingsford coup (peelie from previous charcoal deal)

1 Italian sausage $3.59 - used $6.00/1 fresh pork when you buy Kingsford

2 Glad straws $0.69/each - used $1.00/2 MQ

1 Publix spring water (penny item)

1 Juicy juice brain developement juice $2.00 - used $1.00/1 MQ

3 Teddy grahams $2.99- BOGO - used $1.00/1 MQ , $1.00/1 Target coup

3 Marie Calendar's Al Dente meals $2.99 - BOGO - used $0.75/1 MQ

2 Wishbone dressing $2.43 - BOGO - used $0.75/1 MQ

4 Blue Diamond almonds $3.89 - BOGO - used $0.50/1 MQ

Used $5.00/$30 Publix coupon (mailed in Feel The Clean booklet)


I went for the skippy pb, juicy juice and teddy grahams...however the shelves were wiped clean...so rainchecks will do for now. Once in the store I checked the price on the charcoal since my coups were expiring 4/30 and was surprised to see it at $7.99 instead of $9 like before...and there was a peelie for $1.00 off that bag! Awesome...we needed meat this week so that was a huge blessings!

How'd you do?

NEW CLASS STARTING

I have a new Faithful & Frugal class starting tonight (Monday) that will be meeting from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Monday night, we will meet once a week for 4 weeks. If you are local (Spring Hill/Franklin area) and interested in joining us please send me an email for more information.

FREE Chicken

America, enjoy a free piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken on Monday, April 27. It's "UNFry Day"! Watch for USA Today ad on Friday to learn more! You can visit HERE to see the details...

A Target Coupon Reminder

I share this in my classes but wanted to take a minute to remind everyone that the Target coupons can be printed in the store...saving you tons of ink and paper. Go to the gift registry kiosk by customer service and select "shop Target.com", from there click on "weekly sales ad" and then "coupons"...now you can print your coupons directly from the store. You can also check out the "What's New at Target" section for even more printable deals.

Remember that not only can Target coupons be used at Target but also at Publix and Kroger as competitor's coupons. Be sure to check with your local store for their coupon policy as some stores do not accept Target coupons unless there is a Super Target close by. The best way to know is to ask at the customer service desk of your local store!

Hope this helps!!!
Happy Shopping~

FREE Bowling for kids EVERYDAY

I got an email yesterday from one of our favorite places to take the kids bowling...JayMar Entertainment Complexes...there is one in Franklin.

Introducing "IncredaBOWL"...Sign up for a FREE game of bowling every day April 15 - August 31st for all youth that sign up. No strings attached. It's really FREE! And you get a discount on shoe rental.

Go HERE to sign up...the membership card will come to your inbox (they card does state not good on Hwy 66 bowling at FEC...BUT it still valid on regular lanes and you can add bumpers there as well)

Be sure and check out the coupon section of the website as well for additional savings!!!

SO...what are you waiting for...GO BOWL!!!

Earth Day Savings

My inbox overflowth with great deals for Earth Day and a few readers (Thanks Allison and Lori) have emailed me some deals too...so enjoy!!!

Walgreen's ~ Save 15% and get a FREE green bag...click HERE

O' Charley's FREE Strawberry Lemonade TODAY ONLY~Click HERE to learn more.

FREE Reynolds Wrap rebate form...click HERE to print form.

Perry's Home Decor and La Tea Da here in town is having a HUGE liquidation sale...20%-50% off storewide...go check them out...they are on HWY 31 next to Lowe's.

Go HERE to register to win a $25 gift card from Whole Foods. Leave a comment on the blog for your chance to win.

Go HERE for a FREE Earth Day coloring book

Go HERE for a chance to win a green bag from Earthbound Farms.

FREE green bag from Kroger HERE when you design a bag online.

Bring in 3 empty water bottles to The Disney Store today and receive a FREE gift. Go HERE for more info.

Print this coupon for $10 off at Rainforest Cafe..and for a limited time sign up for the safari club (great discounts) and pay only $10 instead of $15 (save $5)...Go HERE to sign up.

Tuesday 4/21/09 ~ Enjoy some treats!!!

April 21st Dunkin Donuts is offering their 16 oz. iced coffees for $.50 each! Click the picture for more info.

Ben & Jerry’s is offering FREE cones from noon to 8pm! Click the picture to find a location near you.

Thanks A Thrift Mom for sharing these deals.

FREE Movie Monday

Today is FREE Movie Monday from Red Box

Use the promo code to rent a movie for one night FREE

Monday Free Movie Code: M6FR97 (expires at midnight 4/20)

Rental must be returned by 9pm tomorrow to avoid being charged $1/day rental. Red Box rentals are located in most Kroger's and McDonald's.

Sunday Papers and Publix Penny Item

It has been confirmed that local CVS stores have the paper for $1.00 each...hurry they go quick!!!
Today's paper has 2 coupon inserts...1 Smartsource and 1 Redplum


The Publix Penny Item is:
Greenwise toilet paper


Happy Shopping!!!

TPC Women's Breakfast

Last Day to register!!! (Thursday, April 16th)

Faithful and Frugal is the featured ministry for The People's Church women's breakfast this Saturday at the Franklin campus from 8:30am-10:30am. Visit the website and click on women's ministry to find out more or to register.
Go to www.thepeopleschurch.org
I will be sharing about the ministry and my testimony as well as some couponing and money saving tips...Cost is $5.00 and includes a light breakfast.
If you are a F&F alum come show your support!
Hope to see you there!!!

Check out these Businesses!!!

Hi Everyone...
I wanted to share with you 2 businesses that I have found this past week.
The first business is owned by friends of mine and they are offering a much needed service here in town. This is a super family owned and operated business, please spread the word and show your support. Be sure to check out Spring Hill Delivery...and tell them you saw them on the Faithful & Frugal blog!

We are pleased to announce the opening of Spring Hill Delivery! For those of you who don't know about us, we offer home delivery of food from several of our local restaurants. You can go to our website at http://www.springhilldelivery.com/ to see our participating restaurants and find answers to all of your questions. We begin service this Tuesday at 5pm. We will be open daily from 5:00pm to 9:00pm! You may order directly on our website or phone us at 615-261-3233 to place your order. We accept cash, Visa/MasterCard (credit or debit) and checks on approval.

We are having a "soft" opening for the first few weeks so that we can work out any kinks and decide what our staffing levels need to be. That means we are depending on "word of mouth" between our friends to advertise. Please forward this email to your email contact list. Your opinions are very welcome and will help us change procedures to better serve our customers.

Our normal delivery charge will be $5.95 plus 15% gratuity but for now we will only charge you $5.00 plus the tip. All of the prices on our menus are what the restaurants charge so for an additional $5.00, you will pay exactly the same as if you went out to eat but without the 1 hour wait at Olive Garden or packing everyone up in the car.
Thank you for your help in spreading our message and we look forward to serving you!


~The second is a business that I checked out this past week and really liked.
It's called Super Buys and is located in the Wall Street Shopping Center next to Asuka.
This store is great...they offer open box items at big discounts...Most items are $20-$50 less than a regular store...AND they offer a return policy on all items, the owners are super nice and never want you to not be happy with their products.
What can you find at Super Buys:
Wii, Playstation and Xbox consoles & games & controllers
Plasma & LCD TVs
Computers, Cameras, MP3 and MP4 players
Kid's toys and games...and much, much more!!!!
Go check them out and tell them you heard about them on the Faithful & Frugal blog ;-)

Monday's FREE Red Box code

Today is FREE Movie Monday from Red Box

Use the promo code to rent a movie for one night FREE

Monday Free Movie Code: J89LA2 (expires at midnight)

Rental must be returned by 9pm tomorrow to avoid being charged $1/day rental. Red Box rentals are located in most Kroger's and McDonald's.

Publix Penny Item ~ 4/13/09

It looks like the penny item is : Publix Bleach

Looks like they may hold over the penny item today and tomorrow since they were closed on Sunday.

Have fun!!!

Sunday Papers ~ NO PAPERS 4/12/09

Just a reminder that there are NO COUPONS in this week's Sunday paper due to Easter!

I have heard that some local CVS stores are offering the paper for $1.00...never hurts to check, give 'em a call before you go!!! (thanks Kristin)

Have a wonderful Easter weekend...spend some time reflecting on what this holiday is truly about. What a awesome privilege we have to be able to participate in this holy resurrection celebration. HE is risen!!!

Blessings...from our family to yours!
Angel

Last week's shopping & Today's Publix trip

Last week I was able to finish up the remaining March budget with a few quick trips...

1st up Walgreens:

Spent $1.68 ~ SAVED $16.12

2 Reynolds wrap - used the $0.89 Wags coup & $1.00/1 MQ = FREE + overage

8 Mentos gum - used the $1.00/1 MQ = FREE

Next up...Food Lion:

Spent $2.51 ~ SAVED $10.00

4 Chinet plastic cups - $2.99 BOGO - used $1.00/1 MQ

Then it was Target:

Spent $3.75 ~ SAVED $11.00

2 J&J buddies - $1.07 - used $0.75 Target & $2.00/2 MQ = FREE + overage

2 J&J baby wash - $2.44 - used $0.75 Target & $2.00/2 MQ = $0.69/each

2 Market Pantry fruit snacks - $0.89 - used $1.00/1 Target = FREE

2 Dole salads - $1.69 - used $1.00 Target = $0.69 each

2 Artisan mini loaves - $0.99 - used $1.00 Target = FREE

BUDGET UPDATE: All in all I went over the March budget by $2.84...BUT I always have extra change saved away for exactly this instance. So I did okay...and am thrilled with last month's bounty!

On to April...and Kroger:

Spent $21.65 ~ SAVED $47.28

1 Horizon milk 1/2 gal. $1.49 (no coups, but was marked down for quick sale...used it up for cereal and chocolate milk today)

1 Deli chicken $3.79 (no coups, but marked down and this was the big mama normally like $9.00)

2 Diet Dr. Pepper 2 liters - $1.99 each - used FREE mailer coup from promo = FREE

2 Glade soy candles - $5.99 each - used $4.00 glade printable & $2.00 Wags coup = FREE

6 Crystal Light go packs - $2.50 each - used buy 2 get 1 MQ & $1.00/2 MQ = $1.33/each

2 Al Dente pasta meals - $2.20 each - used $0.50 shortcuts, $0.50 cellfire & $0.75/1 MQ = $0.95 each

1 Kashi frozen dinner - $4.29 - used FREE mailer coup from promo = FREE

1 DVD Bolt - $19.99 - used $5.00 MQ & $5.00 Publix coup = $9.99 plus I will submit for $4.00 rebate, so total cost $5.99

Publix:

Spent $8.95 ~ SAVED $46.98

4 Duncan Hines cake mixes - $1.59 BOGO - used $0.35/1 MQ = $0.10 each

2 Pineapples - $2.99 each- used $0.75/1 printable MQ & $2.00 Target mailer = $1.24 each

2 Scooby Doo gummy vitamins - $5.69 each - used $4.00/2 MQ & $5.00/2 Publix = $1.19/each

2 Sundown vitamins - $3.89 & $3.59 - used $1.00/1 MQ & $6.00/2 Publix = FREE + $0.52 overage

2 Hostess snack cakes - $2/5.00 - used $0.50/1 MQ & $0.50/1 Target = $1.00 each

4 Kraft dressings - $2.69 BOGO - used $1.50/1 MQ = FREE + $0.16 overage each

1 Publix white bread (penny item)

I liked the deals at Publix so much that I decided to go back again tonight...I found that a lot of things were cheaper than most lists were stating...woohoo!

Spent $9.44 ~ SAVED $41.46

2 Publix Sugar (they were out of the Domino and subsituted Publix brand but still honored the coup) - $1.99 each - used $0.50/2 MQ = $1.49 each

4 Swanson canned broth - $1.09 BOGO - used $0.40/3 MQ = $0.28 each

2 Danimals crush cups (rain check) - $1.67 each - used $1.00/1 MQ = $0.67 each

2 Hostess snack cakes - 2/$5.00 - used $0.50/1 MQ & $0.50/1 Target = $1.00 each

1 Know gelatin - $1.39 - used $4.00/1 MQ = FREE + $2.61 overage

2 I can't believe butters - $2.39 BOGO - used $0.50/1 MQ = $0.20 each

2 I can't believe butter baking sticks - $2.39 BOGO - used $0.75/1 MQ = $0.45 each

1 Muir Glen tomato paste - $1.09 - used $1.00/1 MQ from mailer = $0.09

2 Bayer - $2.69 each - used $1.00/1 MQ & $2.00/1 Publix = FREE + $0.31 overage each

2 Sundown vitamins - $4.59 & $3.99 - used $1.00/1 MQ & $6.00/2 Publix = $0.29 each

1 Publix white bread (penny item)

Sunday Paper Update & Important Info

1) Okay, so the Sunday papers did not contain a bonus insert...they did contain 2 Smartsource, 2 Redplums (the one that says Unilever is put out by Valassis who is owned by Redplum) and 1 P&G insert. A great week for coupons!
**Keep in mind that next Sunday is a holiday and there will be no coupon inserts in the papers**

It also appears that Daily's no longer has the $0.99 Sunday papers. Hopefully Walgreens or another store will start offering them at a discounted rate soon. If I find the papers anywhere for less than the typical $1.75, I will let you all know.

2) I went to Kroger yesterday (I was running behind on this week's deals) and was VERY disappointed to learn that they are no longer taking any type of competitor's coupon for money off total purchase...IE: $5 off $50, $3 off $20, etc. They will continue to accept comp. coups for individual items...but not for money off total. That is a real bummer! The manager I talked with stated that they never should have accepted them and tried to tell me that they never have, to which I politely explained that was not the case and they had been accepting them for 1 1/2 years with NO problem. She insisted that they should not have. Bottom line...no more money off total coupons!!! :-(

3) Spoke to the manager at Publix again today...he is such a great guy! He has been working with me really hard on fixing the out of stock problem that had been occurring over the last 6-8 weeks. After I talked with him about the class and the coupon/ad match ups, he immediately went to work on ordering more popular items. I have noticed a huge improvement. I have not left Publix with a rain check in 2 weeks! YEAH! Before that it was common to leave with 5-8 rain checks and that stinks. So hats off to Publix for teaming up with us to resolve this issue!!!

I also verified with him what competitor's coupons he will accept at the Spring Hill store:

ONLY...
Target
Food Lion
Kroger

So don't take CVS, Wags, Rite Aid, HG Hill or GFS coupons in there expecting that they will honor them...that would be cheating and that is just not right!
Knowing the coupon policy BEFORE you go in is key to getting the best deals.

4) As you know, I work very closely with the local store managers and they have been a great asset to Faithful & Frugal. However, I have gotten some reports from them lately that they have seen an increase in coupon shoppers breaking the rules...for example using expired coupons, coupons that are not for the specified item/size, improper stacking and customers using coups that they know aren't accepted but they know that a paticular cashier will take them. Now, I do not think for one moment that any of these shoppers are Faithful & Frugal alum, however I felt it important to just post a reminder of my position on couponing since our readership is increasing. PLEASE remember that as F&F alum we are always representing God...especially during our shopping trips. There is always someone watching us to see if we are "one of those" coupon shoppers. The one thing I stress to store managers is that we are women of integrity and that while we DO take advantage of great deals, we DO NOT cheat the system. And that is why they are so willing to work with us, because they know that their store will not loose money on people like us. Because couponing has become so popular within the last few months, I am seeing blogs popping up everywhere...some of them even encourage the "take what you can get free, even if it's wrong" mentality...that is certainly not our position! And keep in mind that it only takes a few rotten apples to spoil the whole bunch...so if we want great coupon deals to remain, we must continue to shop properly.
So, just as a reminder...please continue putting God first in your shopping experience and as a result you will always maintain integrity and honor in your frugal shopping!

Publix Mystery Item 4/5/09

The Publix mystery Penny Item is: Publix white bread

Remember, you must have at least $10 BEFORE coupons to get the penny item. Penny item is only available on Sunday and Monday.

NEW COUPONS: Be sure to pick up a few of the "Go Organic" books next to customer service. And also the new Publix Advantage Buy flyer (the yellow one) on the rounder rack with the weekly sales ads.

More updates later...until then...
Wishing you blessed shopping!!!

SUNDAY ~ BUY EXTRA PAPERS

Ladies...
Be sure to buy extra papers this week, this are some great coupons out there. PLUS this week we get 2 Smartsource, 2 Redplum AND 1 P&G insert...there is also talk of a bonus insert. I haven't been to get my papers yet this morning but will update later on that.

I will be uploading this week's shopping later today...check back tonight for pics ;-)

Friday Freebies!

Here are some great deals I found around the blogosphere today...Enjoy!

Jack in the Box FREE churros with mini burger purchase

Request your Lowe's 10% off coupon from the moving club

Click here for JC Penney 15% off bonus coupon

FREE sample of Aveno Hair care HERE

FREE sample of Always Infinity HERE

FREE sample of Gain laundry HERE

FREE sample of Quacker True Delights HERE

FREE sample of Eucerin Lotion HERE

Wednesday updates

~Well, it looks like the Walgreens EasySaver Rebate program may be kicking the bucket...see the post made by Deal Seeking Mom for more info. The Easysaver booklets (aka competitor coupon heaven) will be in the stores through April. After that they are looking to revamp and offer a new "loyalty" program...hmmm, wonder what that will bring?

~Wednesday's Red Box code:This Redbox FREE movie one-day rental is available today only!

This means you must return by 9pm tomorrow night (Thursday), or you will be charged $1.Free Movie Code: MMM401 (expires at midnight tonight)Be sure to select “purchase w/ coupon code” in the bottom of the screen so you will get it free!

~Lane's End has clearance on their swimsuits...see The Thrifty Mama's post for more info.

~ Just a reminder that Saturday will be 1/2 price day at Goodwill stores. You can pick up some great deals on half price Saturday.

~Chuck E Cheese coupons here...if you are like me and your kids are on Spring Break you just might need these coupons.