FABULOUS FINDS FRIDAY!!

Can't believe its Friday all ready!! It has been such a busy week, I didn't have time to tell you all I have been doing. Today I head to Jungle Jim's to take signage for my upcoming August 22nd Coupon Boot Camp to be held there. Christy of the Cooking School alerted me that they are having a HUGE sale - like McCormicks Vanilla for $.99 a bottle!! So I will blog again, the great deals I find. Here are a few deals for you to snag. Mind you, some of them are time sensitive!

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Lori H. "Great Deal for Families at the Red's Ballpark this weekend.... 4 Tickets and 4 Red's Hats for $40.00.... AND Friday night they are having Fireworks after the game. I googled Reds tickets and went to the official webpage to the order tickets section. On the left side there are deals listed like Meijer Family Days and 4 for $40 on the 4th. You can go Fri the 3rd and see fireworks or on Sat and get bobbleheads. You also get a free Reds hat at either game for each person only w tickets bought with this offer. We're going on Friday!"

Thanks Lori!!

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Oh yeah baby!!! The Heart of Rock N Roll is still beating!! Rock-N-Resort Music Festival $190 value for only $20!! Click here - Sale Starts @ 8 am!! Will go fast!!!!!!
The Heart of Rock-N-Roll is at Clay's Park this summer with the 6th Annual Rock-N-Resort Music Festival. 3 Days…Over 40 Bands, Performers, Comedians, Meet 'n Greets, Contests, and Special Events!
WHEN: July 17-19
WHO:
Dennis DeYoung of Styx
Kansas
38 Special
Survivor
Asia featuring John Payne
Canned Heat

**You will receive (2) 3-Day General Admission Tickets. Tickets are valid for Festival seating for all concerts and events, water park access and Free Parking for all three days of the festival.

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Yummy!! Max N Erma's $25 for only $15!!

Head on over to the Wilmington News Journal QUICK before they are gone!!

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Ellis Chiropractic $50 Initial Consultation - FREE!

Dr. Ellis invites you to visit his office and see the difference. The coupon is for an initial consultation at no charge. Address: 24 Randolph St. Suite BWilmington, 45177OH Contact Details: Dr. David Ellis (Phone): 937-382-8822 (Fax) : 937 382-8844 via http://www.ishopclintoncounty.com/

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FREE Stafford Worldwide Ceramic Peeler, Mandoline Slicer & Hand Guard 3 pc. Set Valued $59.99!! Just pay s/h!!Hurry sale ends soon!! http://www.1saleaday.com/

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Rember the Little Giant Ladder infomercials? Well you can latch on to one for only $129 plus $5 s/h @ Woot!

http://woot.com/ One Day Sale!! Limited Quantities!!

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New Downloadable Manual for Basic Training on my website www.couponbootcampstore.com! Also includes a starter pack of coupons and binder options!!

Well....I have to get ready for my day! Happy Clipping!!

Marketing Mondays!!

In an attempt to get myself organized and manage my time wisely - an major area I fall short in - I have created a weekly calendar to follow. I have designated and titled them as follows:

Marketing Mondays - work on press releases, column writing, emails;

Routine Tuesdays - pick ups/deliveries, errands;

Weekend Wednesdays - Prep for upcoming weekend training classes/pack/print;

To Do Thursdays - whatever needs done - Do it!!;

Fabulous Friday - find and post deals for Fabulous Finds Friday/FollowFriday Twitter

Training Day Saturdays - Train



So today is Marketing Day. I am working on two press releases for business associates. Then I have to run in to Waring Office Supplies to pick up my printed manuals I forgot to pick up on Friday, which caused me to have to email them in on Saturday morning before my training class to another (more expensive) store. Once I got in to town I called the store to change the quantity only to be informed that the email did not come through. So, with my printer out of ink, I just purchased another cartridge. Once I got home, I realized I had the WRONG cartridge! But Praise God I was able to shake the old cartridge, scrounge up a few older versions of my manual and print up a few more to cover EXACTLY the number of Boot Camp attendees. See why I need to do this stuff on Wednesday? Instead of the day/hours before my trainings?



Well I need to get busy but before I do...here are a few deals for you!

BTW (By the way) the White Castle coupon I posted last week was not valid. I have removed it from my post.

FREE Veggie Tales DVD - just pay $2.99 s/h https://bigidea.com/other/free_dvd.aspx Thanks Denise!

The Cost of Identity Theft

Cutting Corners

The Cost of Identity Theft

Being Safe – Saves!! With reports of burglaries on the rise, it is imperative that as consumers we understand and take measures to protect ourselves from identity theft. Nearly 10 million Americans were identity theft victims last year, costing them a total of approximately $5 billion. The average out-of-pocket cost for identity fraud victims is $422. Holly Cherico of Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. reports that almost half (47 percent) of all identity theft is perpetrated by friends, neighbors, in-home employees, family members or relatives.

How to Protect Yourself

Retrieve paper mail promptly and place outgoing checks or other sensitive documents in a U.S. Postal Service mailbox. The Federal Trade Commission reports almost 400,000 Americans suffered identity theft due to stolen mail.
A key way to detect fraudulent accounts is through credit monitoring/reports. Eleven percent of fraud cases were caught via this means.
Do not release Social Security or account numbers in response to e-mail, phone or in-person requests. When responding to e-mail, do not click on any Internet links provided. Instead type the full address into your internet browser to access the site.
Keep all sensitive documents, checkbooks and credit cards securely locked away at home and at work.
Before discarding, shred all private documents.
Replace paper bills, statements and checks with online (paperless) versions.
Keep passwords hidden (even in your own home) and change them frequently. Create strong passwords. A strong password includes one of each of the following: number, capital letter and special character. For example, P@$sw0rd.
Use and regularly update firewall and anti-virus software on your computer.
Do not respond to suspicious e-mails. Delete them, and if there is any doubt contact the company to determine if the e-mail is real.
Don't discard a computer without completely destroying the data on the hard drive.
Review bank, credit card and biller statements weekly - available through online account access.
Contact your financial provider if you fail to receive statements in a timely manner.
Review your credit information regularly (free annual reports are available at www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228).
Victims of theft: notify your financial providers, begin monitoring your accounts more frequently, and place an "alert" at all three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion). My husband has to update his information every 3 months since his company credit card information was stolen almost 2 years ago. Identity thieves will hold on to your information for years and try again, assuming you have become comfortable.
Alert federal and local law enforcement if you suspect or detect identity fraud.

How Safe Are You? Take an Identity Safety Quiz. The Better Business Bureau has co-released, with Javelin Strategy & Research, an Identity Safety Quiz so consumers can determine, not only, if their typical behavior places them at greater risk of becoming an identity fraud victim, but also, what specific steps they can take to reduce that risk and increase their safety. The quiz can be accessed at www.idsafety.net.

This column is provided by Tara Roark. Tara conducts Coupon Boot Camps training consumers how to save hundreds on their groceries, shopping, dining and entertainment through couponing. To contact, please visit her on the web at www.couponbootcamp.com and follow her blog, http://mommysgotworktodo.blogspot.com, or on Twitter, couponbootcamp, for exclusive HOT deals and tips.

Thursday, (All Ready?) June 25, 2009

Well the purpose of this blog was to journal my trek through this business start up and I have laxed on doing so. But starting today I am going to get back to it But don't worry, I will still post my FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS and other HOT deals as I come aware of them!!

Today was a BUSY day, as they all are. Dropped my daughter off at daycare at 9 am. Stopped off at screen shop to get a price quote on their pet resistant screen to deter our 2 cats from tearing it up. Can't wait! My hubby is FINALLY getting us a sliding glass door to replace our old double door!!!

Ran to CVS to cash in a raincheck & get my $5 Extra Care Bucks. Returned Peter Pan to the video store. Ran to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things (FREE Carefree panty liners & FREE Reach Floss!!). Through the ATM for cash. Back to CVS to use my recently acquired Extra Care Buck plus a $3 off coupon towards $8.99 Huggies. Total $1.27!! LOVE CVS!!

Next off to pick up 2 donations for a business associate's fundraiser I helped her with. Great success!! Looks like they were able to raise close to $400 or more (final count this evening) for a handicapped childrens playground!

Forgot to drop off the Spiritual Gift test to a friend. Will do tomorrow! Thru Wendy's for fries for the baby & an Unsweet Iced Tea for me! Refreshed and off to the YMCA to pick up some material & make an appt to press release coverage. Popped in to say HI to the Director, Greg Law. If you have never met him, he is WONDERFUL!! And TRULY has a heart for the YMCA!!

Picked up the girl from her daycare class. Home for some lunch for myself. Tuna salad sandwich. Down to basement, where its cool! Worked on emails, twitters, etc.. Naptime.

Kids slept for about an hour and a half. A few more online posts. Called hubby for dinner thoughts. Looks like we are going out!! HOORAY!!

Talked to my GREAT FRIEND and proofreader. She is VERY ill. She wanted to know the grocery deals this week. Looked em up for her and emailed. Told her to let me know if she needs me to shop for her tomorrow. (This is how I pay her for her hard work!!)

We have never had Reddi-Wip before Bigg's Super Sale. Now thats all my daughter wants to eat! LOL!!

My 10 month old is in my purse. All my makeup is scattered on the kitchen floor.

Its about 5:25 pm and I will be getting ready to mow a bit before heading to dinners (as soon as hubby gets home).

The rest of the evening will involve finishing up my Coupon Combat Special Forces training manual and emailing my Basic Training Manual to Waring Office Supplies for printing tomorrow. Will be up late tonight.

Here's a few pre-Friday deals for ya!! See ya tomorrow!!

Lubix Stereo Bluetooth Headset $19.99 + $5 shipping http://woot.com/

Organize Your Life Magnet Set (LOVE THIS!!) Until midnight tonight? $8.58

http://www.delight.com/

Make your own Wendy's Frosty!! Must use oils!

As always! Happy Clipping!!

FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS!!

Free free 12-oz. beveragefrom Seattle’s Best Coffee @ Border's valid thru 7/2
http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/erewardssbc0626.asp
Thanks CommonSense!

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FREE 2 year subscription to Parent magazine (no strings attached)
http://www.valuemags.com/freeoffer/freeoffer.asp?offer=Parents-BBS.asp
Thanks CommonSense!

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FREE quart of Glidden Paint! I ordered mine!!
https://www.glidden.com/promotions/free-paint-giveaway.do
Thanks Freebies4Mom!

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Snap (5) $10 Gift Certificates to Funny Bone Comedy Club for only $25!!
http://wlw-cc.yourcincinnati.com/details.php?pid=78735
Hurry sale starts @ 8 am and ends when supplies run out!

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Cincinnati Museum Center (4) $12 Gift Certificates for only $24!!
http://www.halfoffdeals.com/show-deal.php?promo_id=72907
HURRY only 35 left!! You can purchase 2 of these deals!!

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Old Navy $5-$10 Shorts and Swim Suits!! I love it! They have denim bermuda shorts for $5!!
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=48619&tid=onembm1371&ev=OPR16262009&di=56592275&cd=ONNC_OPR&redirect=true

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Happy Clipping!!

Purina Pro Plan Coupon & Contest for Years Supply of Dog Food!

Get a coupon for $3 off Purina Pro Plan Dog Food

http://www.proplan.com/shredded_blend.html?DCMP=EMC-PRO-Q209-News+Shredded+Graph&HQS=Pro+Plan+Shredded+Blend

Register to win a year's supply of Purina Pro Plan Dog Food by telling Purina How You Do More & uploading a photo of your pet (optional)! Your story must be 250 words or fewer and accompanied by a photo of your pet (optional.) Your personal information will not be displayed publically.Your first name and last initial may be displayed publicly if your 'do more' story is featured.

Go to http://domoreforpets.yahoo.com/?domore=1 and click on the link "Share your story fora chance to WIN a year's supply of Pro Plan! to the middle left of the page.

Good Luck!!

SAVE OUR LIBRARIES!!

Just received the following email from the director of the Wilmington Public Library. Please read & respond!!!Dear Friends,Last Friday afternoon, Governor Strickland held a press conference during which he presented a plan to balance Ohio's budget. One part of the plan is to use 50% of the Public Library Fund. If that were to happen, it would devastate all 251 of Ohio's public libraries. Many library buildings would have to close, staff layoffs would occur, there would be no funds for new books and other materials, and programs such as story times would be reduced or discontinued.Ohio's citizens are using public libraries more now than ever before. Those people who are unemployed use our Internet computers to apply for unemployment, conduct job searches, and retrain for alternate careers. Other people effected by the economic downturn can no longer afford to purchase books and movies and are rediscovering the library. These are only a few of the reasons people are using the public library in ever increasing numbers. This is not the time to reduce library funding.Please take a few minutes to review the information at www.saveohiolibraries.com and contact your legislators to ask that they oppose the governor's proposal. The attached document contains contact information for Clinton County's legislators, but Senator John Carey is Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. It wouldn't hurt for everyone to contact him.Also, please forward this message to your mailing lists. We have only a few days to express to our legislators the importance of our libraries. Ohio law requires a state budget be passed by June 30.Thank you for your support!Nancy-- Nancy P. EhasDirectorWilmington Public Library268 N. South St.Wilmington, OH 45177(937) 382-2417 x11

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Governor Ted Strickland

614-466-3555www.governor.ohio.gov

Senator John Carey 614-466-8156SD17@senate.state.oh.usRepresentative David Daniels614-466-3506district86@ohr.state.oh.usSample Email - Copy & Paste if needed!I am contacting you today to express my concern over the proposed cut to the Public Library Fund (PLF). Approximately 70% of our state’s libraries are funded solely through the PLF. Cutting this fund will result in closures, layoffs, and reduced hours in libraries throughout Ohio.These proposed funding cuts come at a time when Ohio’s public libraries are experiencing unprecedented increases in demands for services. Ohioans value their libraries to assist in educating their children, providing high speed Internet access, job searching and employment research, as well as information and entertainment. That cuts would be made to the PLF at this time effects those who need the library most during these rough economic times: the unemployed, who use library resources for job seeking, and children, whose education should always be our first priority. However, it is unlikely that many of Ohio’s public libraries can remain open with these proposed cuts.Please do as much as you can to help reject the Governor’s proposed cut on the PLF and Save Ohio’s libraries. Sincerely,

Kellogg's Cares!

To Donate, visit http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1665175269&v=feed&story_fbid=91759409341#/Kelloggcares?ref=nf

NEW FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS!!

Welcome to my new segment! FABULOUS FRIDAY FINDS!! Every Friday I am going to share with you some of the most FABULOUS deals!! Note, some of these are time and/or limited quantity sensitive so if you see a HOT deal (like Waffle House), you better jump on it!! Happy Clipping!!


Old Navy $2 Tank Tops this Saturday!!
This Saturday, June 20, Old Navy will be having a Tank Top Sale! Go early, for best selection.
Thanks CouponPrincess!

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MMM!! WAFFLE HOUSE!! My hubby loves their belgian waffle & I am a die hard ham & cheese omelet fan! $50 for $25!!!
http://www.halfpricecincy.com/

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Wilmington Auto Sales & Service Center 10% off ALL services
http://www.ishopclintoncounty.com/listing_coupons-pix.php?PIC=19.jpg

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Going to The Beach Waterpark? Save $5!!
http://www.valpak.com/coupons/display/The-Beach-Waterpark/45249/838302/837230

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EnterTRAINment Junction Buy 2 Get 1 FREE!!
http://www.valpak.com/coupons/display/Entertrainment-Junction/45249/828774/827750

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AARR MATEY! Dig this treasure! Scallywag Tag 5 certificates, each valid for a three-hour session of Laser Tag for only $37!!
http://www.halfpricecincy.com/

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Three great deals from Evans Landscaping!!
$10 OFF Any Purchase of Bulk Topsoil or Supersoil , $15 OFF Delivery or Buy 5 Bags Dark Supreme Mulch Get 1 Bag FREE!
http://www.valpak.com/coupons/display/Evans-Landscaping/45249/825532/824525

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Baker House Animal Hospital Free Physical Exam $40 value!
http://www.valpak.com/coupons/display/Baker-House-Animal-Hospital/45249/838191/837119

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How Going Green Will Save You Green!!

How going green will save you green

http://wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=49&SubSectionID=156&ArticleID=177673

Recently, a news story struck a cord with me in a major way. ABC News anchor Charlie Gibson reported that in an effort to be green, major cities like Washington D.C. and New York City have invoked a plastic bag tax on grocery shoppers. Washington D. C.’s bag tax is $.05 per bag. Just imagine! My weekly trips to the store warrant at least 12-20 bags. If Wilmington passed such a tax, my annual shopping budget would need to be expanded to $1,040 just to cover the cost of transporting my purchases home! Most reusable bags cost $.99. I will gladly spend $20 to save $1,000.

Now consider the costs of the following “green” tips, and add up your annual savings!

Bottled Water: The average household purchases 167 bottles of water per year at $1.25 per bottle: totaling over $200 annually. Why not consider a water pitcher filtration system? The national leading brand costs about $25 and requires 6 replacement filters per year at $8 each. This totals only $73!!

Lighting: Switching from conventional incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs will save you about $270 in one year’s time.

Water Heater: 13% of your utility bill is from your water heater. Tankless water heaters save on average 20-45% each year. We have a timer on our water heater. Installing a timer on your water heater allows the water to only be heated about an hour before times of routine usage. The U.S. Department of Energy reports using this type of device can save you an additional 5-12%. This means the $60 cost of a timer is regained in the first year of use.

Heating and Cooling: Investing $30-$100 in a new programmable thermostat will easily be recouped within the first year as you enjoy a steady home temperature. You will also eliminate unnecessary heating or cooling while sleeping or away.

Gasoline: To improve your gas mileage try these tips: cut back on your speed, use cruise control, maintain a 2 RPM speed, fuel up in the evening, and turn the engine off during idling (such as at the drive thru, waiting on a train, etc).

Electric: Unplugging appliances when they are not in use is a fast growing trend among families trying to save on their utility bill.

Gardening: Consider growing your own fruits, vegetables and herbs, not only for consumption, but also for medicinal and homeopathic uses.

Consumer Products: Watch for my article titled “Home Make It” for great cost saving ideas of everyday products that can be simply made from home, such as dryer sheets, dishwasher cleaner, etc.

Green up!
This column is provided by Tara Roark. Tara conducts Coupon Boot Camps training consumers how to save hundreds on their groceries, shopping, dining and entertainment through couponing. To contact, please visit her on the web at www.couponbootcamp.com and follow her blog, http://mommysgotworktodo.blogspot.com, or on Twitter, couponbootcamp, for exclusive HOT deals and tips.

Look what all I got @ Bigg's yesterday for only $16!!!

Went shopping @ Bigg's yesterday for our Pastor's wife.



Spent $16 & got:

3 boxes of Kellogg's cereal

2 boxes of General Mills cereal

3 California Pizza's

3 Aunt Millies Hot Dog Buns

3 Skippy Peanut Butter

3 Hellmans 22 oz jars

1 32 oz Miracle Whip

4 French's mustards

2 44 ct Chinet casual plates

1 tub of Pampers Swipers!!!



Want to be able to do this? Register for my upcoming Coupon Combat Special Forces Class Sat, June 27th 10 am - Noon at Books & More. www.couponbootcampstore.com. If you haven't taken my Basic Training - I suggest you start there!

Bigg's Triple/Double Sale - What I got & more!!!

Ok ya'll I just got $156 worth of groceries for $28 and ALSO earned $.36 off per gallon of gas (up to 20 gallons) and their gas right now is $2.79, which would make MY price $2.43!!! Ain't I special?

Here are a few things I got FREE:
Franks Hot Sauce
V8 Fusion
Temptations Cat Treats
Suave Womens Deodorant (large size!)
Reach Floss

Here are some unbelievable deals. Below is the price I paid for them & which coupon I used and where/how.
Hungry Jack Syrup $3.39 - $1 doubled = $1.39
Aunt Millies Light Wheat Loaf $1.69 - $.35 tripled = $.64
Kellogg's Special K FAMILY SIZE $3.39 - $1 doubled = $1.39
Success Boil In Bag Rice $2.29 - $1 doubled = $.29
Orville Redenbacher Natural 3 pk $1.67 - $.50 tripled = $.17
Orville Redenbacher 3 pk $1.67 - $.50 tripled = $.17
Pepperidge Farm Granola Cookies $2.99 - $1. doubled = $.99
Huggies Shea Butter Lotion $2.99 - $1 doubled = $.99
Huggies Wash$2.99 - $1 doubled = $.99
Skintamates Shave Gel $1.67 - $.75 doubled = $.17
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes $2.50 - $1 doubled = $.50
Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats $2.50 - $1 doubled = $.50
Total cereal $2 - $.75 doubled = $.50
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce $2.39 - $1 doubled = $.39
Cover Girl Eye liner pencil (2 pk w/sharpener) $2.69 - $1 doubled = $.69
Skippy Peanut Butter 15 oz $2 - $.40 tripled = $.80
Starkist Tuna Gourmet cans $1.69 - $.50 tripled = $.19 (from Bigg's printable machine)
Flavorite Chocolate Syrup $1.79 - $.50 tripled = $.29 (from Bigg's printable machine)
Old Spice Deodorant $2.39 - $1 doubled = $.39
Dinty Moore Beef Stew 15 oz $1.89 - $.50 tripled = $.39 (from Bigg's printable machine)
Suave Lotion $2.50 - $1 doubled = $.50
Bayer Baby Aspirin $2.29 - $1 doubled = $.29
Dixie Ultra Plates 20 pack $2 - $.50 tripled = $.50

Here are more deals I jotted down to share with you:

Visine $3.79 - $1 doubled = $1.79

Aleve 10 ct $3.79 - $1 doubled = $1.79

Colgate Max Toothpaste $2.79 - $1 doubled = $.79

No Nonsense Pantyhose $2.39-$4.39 - $1 doubled = $.39-$2.39

Wet Ones individual packets $2.29 - $.75 doubled = $.79

Reynolds 100% Recycled $2.50 - $1 doubled = $.50

Chinet Dinner $2.50 - $1 doubled = $.50

Flips chocolate covered pretzels $2.09-$2.39 - $.75 doubled = $.59-$.89

Pupperoni Dog Snacks $3.79 - $1 doubled = $1.79

Grillmates $2.49 - $.50 tripled = $.99

McCormick Spices $2.09-$5.79 - $.75 doubled = $.59-$4.29

Mike Sells Potato Chips $2 - $.35 tripled = $.95

Lance 100 Calorie Packs $2.99 - $1 doubled = $.99

Pringles Stix $2.99 - $.50 tripled = $1.49

Country Crock Side Dishes $3.50 - $1 doubled = $1.50

WOW!!! Praise the Lord!! What a run!!!

FREE Arby's every Wednesday - all summer long!!

Thanks bargainbrianna for this HOT tip!!

All Summer Long Arby’s is offer a Wednesday Freebie!

Here’s a complete list!!

No coupon is needed but you may want to check with your local store before heading out to make sure they are participating.

JUNE10 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
17 - Free Regular Sidekickers® with any sandwich purchase
24 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
JULY1 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase
8 - Free Orange Cream Swirl Shake with any sandwich purchase
15 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
22 - Free Roastburger with any soft drink purchase
29 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
AUGUST 5 - Free Regular Roast Beef with any soft drink purchase
12 - Free Roast Chicken Club with any soft drink purchase
19 - Free Iced FruiTea with any sandwich purchase
26 - Free Regular Beef ‘n Cheddar with any soft drink purchase

****Just called Wilmington Arby's - the didnt answer the phone..if anyone confirms their participation or non, please let me know!!

BIGG'S PRE-SHOP LISTINGS!!

OH MY GOSH!! $.50 Kellogg's Cereal with the BIGG's SALE!! I am checking out their ad and they have Frosted Mini Wheats 2/$5 and the $1 off coupon in 6/7 RP will double to $2, making them $.50 a box!!!!!!!!!

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 2/$5 - use $.55 6/7 RP doubled = $1.40 per box
All Laundry Detergent 50 oz (my brand!! yeah!!) 2/$9 - use $1 printable doubled = $2.50 each!!
Cottonelle 10/$10 - use $.50 11/30/08 RP or blinky or printable (if you have them) tripled = FREE or you can use the $1/2 which will allow you to BOGO
Edge Shave Gel 3/$5 - use $.75 5/17 SS doubled = $.17!!
McCain Frozen Potatoes 2/$5 - use $.55 5/3 SS doubled = $1.45!!
Tyson bagged chicken 2/$10 - use $1 (can't find source but I have them, they expire 8/09) doubled = $3 bag (AWESOME!!!)
Brawny 6-8 roll $6.49 - use $1 5/17 RP doubled = $4.49
Quilted Northern Mega or Double packs $6.49 - use $1 4/25 RP doubled = $4.49 (AWESOME!!)

Non-doubling but coupons to use:
Gillette Fusion Razors $12.99 - use $4 (not doubled) = $8.99
Buy any Dole Pineapple for $2.99 - Get 2 lbs of Dole Bananas FREE!!!

Check out their ad for other awesome deals!! http://biggs.com/biggs/specials.do

If you see a deal I missed - let me know ASAP!!

Here is more...from Little Miss Know It All.....http://littlemissknowitall.net/biggs-triples-matchups/

Bigg's Triple & Double Coupon Sale!!!

Just confirmed with BIGG'S in Mason!! They are Tripling ALL coupons up to $.50 & Doubling all coupons up to and including $1!!! Sale runs June 11-14!! This is for all participating stores in Cincy/KY/IN!!

Here are the details though:
1. They do accept & will double or triple internet printed coupons as long as they have the long IP address code on them.
2. If a coupon is $1/2 they will not double it to $2 unless the cost of 1 of the items is $2. For example, if you are buying 2 items that are $1.50 each and use the $1/2 coupon, your coupon will only be increased to $1.50 for both of them.
3. You can only use 3 of the same coupons per visit. So if you have a coupons that states $1 off shampoo or conditioner, you cannot get 3 shampoos and 3 conditioners. Word is this limit is per family (there goes my usual strategy of using my kids to shop/redeem) but the customer service rep I talked to said there was no way to officially monitor how many times per day you visit. (I'll be following the rules - abuse is never rewarded)
4. There is no limit as to how many total coupons per day you can use!!! So make the most of your trip(s)!!

RUN! RUN! RUN!! I will be reporting my deals on Thursday!!

FREE Wendy's Frosty-cino's June 10th 3-5pm!! (Cincinnati)

Sit back and relax for a bit this summer and enjoy a FREE, small Frosty-cino Shake on June 10th from 3-5pm.

That’s right, these tasty treats will be absolutely, completely FREE for 2 whole hours.

But be sure to mark your calendar or become a Frosty fan on Facebook for a Frosty break reminder. That way, the second the clock hits 3pm on June 10th you’ll be ready to roll on through for a cool Frosty-cino Shake with your name written all over it.

At participating Cincinnati area locations

Total Score Shopping Day!!

Total Score today!!! Got $335 worth of products for only $113 at the KMart SUPER DOUBLE Sale!!!

Then got $66 worth of products at Kroger for only $24!!!

I LOVE COUPONING!!

I still have openings for this Saturdays Coupon Boot Camp at Books N More 10 am - Noon!! Only $25 to register & be entered in a drawing for a $25 Kroger Gift Card!!

Three coupon inserts this week!

Here is the list!!

SmartSource (6/7)
Ban Clinical Defense $2 (6/8/09) Ban any .40 (8/8/09)Bic Shavers $2 (7/19/09)Bic Soleil Bella Shaver 3 pack $2 (7/19/09)Bic Soleil Disposable Shaver 4 pack $2 (7/19/09)Boca Meatless product $1/2 (8/2/09)Chex Mix or Chex 100 calorie Snack $1/2 (8/1/09)Claritin or Childrens Claritin 15 ct + $4 (7/5/09)Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, Colgate Total Advanced Clean, or Total Advanced Fresh 4.0 oz+ $1 (6/27/09)Colgate Total, Max Fresh, Max White, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste 4.0 oz+ .75 (6/27/09)Colgate 360, Max Fresh, Max White or Kids Manual Toothbrush .75 (6/27/09)Ensure 6 pack Shakes $3 (8/31/09)Finish/Electrasol Powerball Tabs or Gelpacks .75 (7/5/09)Finish Electrasol Powder or Gel .25 (7/5/09)Finish Jet Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry .40 (8/2/09)Finish Dishwasher Cleaner .40 (8/2/09)Finish Quantum .75 (7/5/09)Hamburger Helpter, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Skillet Meals $1/3 (8/1/09)Healthy Ones Lunchmeat Deli Presliced or 1 lb deli meat .500 (7/31/09)Jello Gelatin or Pudding Snacks .60 (7/7/09)Joint Juice 4 pk or 6 pk $2 (7/30/09)Joint Juice 16.9 oz B1G1F (7/30/09)Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable, Trigger, Plus Bleach or Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner .75 (8/3/09)Lysol Disinfectant Spray $1 (8/3/09)Lysol Disinfecting Wipes $1 (8/3/09)Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover .75 (8/3/09)Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner .75 (8/3/09)Mop & Glo $1 (8/30/09)Nature Made Sam-E Complete $3 (7/7/09)Nature Made Vitamins $1 (7/7/09)Nature Made Heart & Stress Defense Fish Oil $2 (7/7/09)Neutrogena Men item $1 (9/30/09)Opti-Free Solution 10 oz+ $1.25 (7/31/09)Opti-Free Solution two 10 oz or one twin pack $3 (7/31/09)Palmolive Dish LIquid .25 (6/27/09)Playtex Personal Cleansing Cloths $1 (8/9/09)Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons $1 (8/16/09)Playtex Sport tampons 18 ct+ $1 (8/16/09)Purina one Dog or Cat food, any size, any variety $3 (8/7/09)Purina Healthful Life, Cat Chow or Naturals Plus two 3 or 7 lb or one 14 lb bag $2 (8/30/09)Reynolds Wrap Foil from 100% recycled .55 (7/5/09)Romano's Macaroni Grill Dinner Kit $1 (8/1/09)Rubbermail Easy Find Lids, $1 (7/31/09)Sea Breeze Astringents $1/2 (7/31/09)Sea Breeze Astringent .55 (7/31/09)Shout Laundry Stain Remover .55 (8/1/09)Shout Color Catcher .55 (8/1/09)Softsoap Body Wash .75 (6/27/09)Splenda with Fiber $1 (8/30/09)Splenda products $2/2 (8/30/09)Tony's Multi-Serve Pizza $1 (9/15/09)Tony's Single Serve Pizza or Pouch Tiwn Pack .50 (9/15/09)Tyson Skillet Creations meal kit $1 (9/7/09)Vivid Easy On or Cling Free .50 (8/9/09)Yo-Plus Yogurt 4 pack $1 (8/1/09)Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt, Yoplait Trix Multipack $1/2 (8/1/09)Yoplait Yogurt B6G1F (8/1/09)
RedPlum (6/7/09)
9Lives Wet Cat Food, (1) 12can Variety Pack, (12) Individual Cans OR (3) 4packs $1 (8/15/09)9Lives Dry Cat Food, 3.15lb+ .75 (8/15/09)Ball Park Franks, any variety$1/2 (7/5/09)Bertolli Frozen Meals $1 (8/15/09)Bertolli Mediterranean Style $1 (8/29/09)Centrum Ultra 200ct product $3 (8/31/09)Centrum Ultra product $1 (8/31/09)Dove Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Mist $1 (8/30/09)Dove Beauty Bar, 6-bar pack+ $1 (8/30/09)Dove Body Wash, 10oz+ $1.25 (8/31/09)Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream, excludes Energy Glow andtrial sizes $1.25 (8/30/09)Dove Energy Glow Beauty Body Lotion $1.75 (8/30/09)Dove Face Care product $1 (8/30/09)Dove Hair Care product $1 (8/30/09)Dove SkinVitalizer $3.75 (8/30/09)Dove Visibly Smooth Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant $1.25 (8/30/09)Dramamine product $1 (9/7/09)Folgers Gourmet Selections products $1/2 (8/31/09)Folgers product, 7oz+$1 (7/18/09)Healthy 10 Kefir Beverage, 32oz bottle $1 (7/31/09)Hefty OneZip Fresh Extend Bags $1 (10/31/09)Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage $1/2 (7/31/09)Hungry Jack Syrup $1 (8/31/09)Imodium product $1 (9/7/09)Isaly’s Barbecue Sauce, original or spicy flavor, 16oz jar .25 (9/30/09)Kellogg’s All-Bran, Special K or Raisin Bran Cereal, 11.4oz+ $1(7/19/09)Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops, orApple Jacks Cereal, 10oz+ $1 (7/19/09)Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats, Rice Krispies, or Crispix Cereal, 10oz+ $1(7/19/09)Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, 8ct+ .55 (8/2/09)L’oreal Men’s Expert Skincare $1 (8/30/09)L’Oreal Preference, any shade $2 (8/30/09)Lactaid Fast Act product, 12ct+ $1.50 (9/7/09)M&M Brand Chocolate Candies, 9.9oz-42oz bags $1/2 (7/18/09)M&Ms Brand Ice Cream Multi-pack $1 (10/31/09)Milk-Bone Dog Snacks $2.50/2 (8/2/09)Mylanta $1.50 (9/7/09)Nature’s Bounty Vitamins and Supplements $1 (7/21/09)Nexcare or Nexcare Tattoo Bandages $1/2 (8/31/09)Noxzema SpaShave 4-Blade 3pk, Super Smooth Triple Blade 4pk, Soft-n-Sassy Twin Blade 10pk, or Bikini Grooming Wand $1 (8/31/09)Osteo Bi-Flex $6 (7/22/09)Pepcid $1 (9/7/09)Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks, 4.8oz+ $1 (8/2/09)Rolaids product, 12ct+ $1 (9/7/09)Sara Lee Bites $1 (9/6/09)Sara Lee Simple Sweets Pie $1 (9/6/09)Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponges, Scour Pads, Ultra NailSaver AbsorbentScrub Sponges, Dishwand or Refill $1/2 (7/31/09)Scotties Facial Tissues, (5) Boxes or (2) Multipacks $1 (9/30/09)SlimShots Liquid Appetite Controller $5 (9/30/09)Smooth Away or Smooth Away Vibe Hair Removal System $1 (9/30/09)Snickers Brand Ice Cream Multi-pack $1 (10/31/09)Temptations All Natural Treats for Cats .50 (8/29/09)Temptations Treats for Cats .50 (8/29/09)Tylenol Extra Strength $1 (9/7/09)Tylenol PM $1 (9/7/09)Whole Fruit Fruit Bar $1 (8/31/09)Zatarain’s Rice Mixes or Pasta Mixes $1.25/3 (8/30/09)
P&G (6/7)Align $5 (7/31/09)Always Infinity 28 ct+ $4 (7/31/09)Always Infinity 14 ct+ $1 (7/31/09)Always Pads, Liners or Cleansing Cloths $1/2 (7/31/09)Bounty .25 (7/31/09)Charmin .50 (7/31/09)Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $1 (7/31/09)Clear & Natural or FIbersure $3 (7/31/09)Covergirl $1 (7/31/09)Covergirl $2/2 (7/31/09)Crest Glide Floss or Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks 30 ct+ .75 (7/31/09)Crest 4.2 oz paste or liquid gel .50 (7/31/09)Crest Rinse 440 ml+ $1 (7/31/09)Crest Whitestrips Classic $3 (7/31/09)Crest Whitestrips Premium ProEffects, Advanced Seal Daily Whitening $5 (7/31/09)Dawn Pure Essentials $1.50 (7/31/09)Dawn any size .25 (7/31/09)Dawn Direct Foam or Dawn Simple Pleasures .50 (7/31/09)Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with Easytab $2 (7/31/09)Fusion Pre or Post SHave product $1 (7/31/09)Gillette Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $1 (7/31/09)Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor $4 (7/31/09)Gillette Body Wash $1 (7/31/09)Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant or any 2 Gillette Deodorants $2 (7/31/09)Head & SHoulders $2/2 (7/31/09)Infusion $1 (7/31/09)Metamucil Clear & Natural or Fibersure $2 (7/31/09)Olay Body Wash $1 (7/31/09)Olay Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser $1 (7/31/09)Old Spice Aanti-Persporant/Deodorant $1 (7/31/09)Old Spice Body Wash .50 (7/31/09)Oral B Stages Battery Powered Toothbrush or any (2) Oral B Stages Manual brushes or Toothpastes $1 (7/31/09)Pampers Diapers or Pants $1 (7/31/09)Pampers Splashers .50 (7/31/09)Pantene hair care products $1/2 (7/31/09)Prilosec OTC $3 (7/31/09)Prilosec 42 count packs $7/2 (7/31/09)Pur or Pur Flavor Options System pitcher or faucet $5 (7/31/09)Pur 3 pack Pitcher or Faucet Mount Replacement Filter or one PUR refrigerator filter $5 (7/31/09)Secret Clinical Strength $1 (7/31/09)Secret Anti-Perspirant or Deodorant $1/2 (7/31/09)Tampax 18 ct or larger .50 (7/31/09)Tide Save .35 (7/31/09)Tide to Go .35 (7/31/09)Venus Razor $1 (7/31/09)

Save $25 per night at Great Wolf Lodges courtesy of Pampers Splashers!!

Save $25 per night at Great Wolf Lodges courtesy of Pampers Splashers!! http://www.pampers.com/en_US/splashers-swim-pants?src=pgeds

Bring on the SUN!! $3 off Coppertone products

The sun is shining and you need to be protected! So print and save $3 on any Coppertone family product! Click here for coupon!!

Thanks CouponPrincess for this alert!

Is Dad A Fisherman or Sportsman? Great FREE Father's Day Gift Idea! or Summer Boredom Buster!

Super Cool Summer FREE Kids Fun or Great Fathers Day Gift Ideas!!

Published by A Cheap Chick under Free Stuff on 5/29/2009

Bass Pro Shops are holding free family summer camp May 30 - July 5. There are LOTS of free things to do, this is really impressive!

CRAFTS

Saturdays and Sundays From noon until 6:00 p.m. There will be a different craft activity each weekend. Here's what they have planned:

• May 30 - 31 Decorate your own fishing bobber
• June 6 - 7 Make your own leather keychain
• June 13 - 14 Paint a souvenir wooden lure for Dad
• June 20 - 21 Pain your own plaster animal tracks
• June 27 - 28 Make a patterned keychain
• July 4 - 5 Design your own birdhouse

Click here for more details.

WORKSHOPS

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at scheduled times. There are a lot of different workshops each day at different times. Here's a sample of what's going on:

• Bird watching
• Shooting basics
• Fishing basics
• Hiking basics
• Archery
• Camping basics
• Animal identification
• Make campfire S'mores

Click here for a full schedule and more details.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

There are tons other activities during Family Summer Camp but they vary by location so click here for the activities page for more details.

Vacation was great but hard to catch up!

Had a GREAT time with the family in Hershey, Philly & Gettysburg, PA but am having such a hard time catching up with work since returning!

FREE bowling for kids this summer!!

Looking for some FREE fun this summer with the kids? How about bowling @ Royal Z Lanes in Wilmington!

Sign up and receive an email each week with FREE bowling details. You do not have to purchase the family pass to participate. Also don't be a dork like me (put in your childs birthdate as month and year only-took me about 4 attempts duh). www.kidsbowlfree.com.

Will be posting other FREE family fun events soon!

Harrisburg/Hershey/Philly

Will be posting our vacation pics and comments soon!

Grillin this weekend? Fill your tank with $3! OFF!!

Who's grillin? Need to fill up the tank? How about doing it LOCALLY and get $3 OFF!!! Print this coupon to use at Collett Propane, located in Wilmington, Xenia & Lebanon, for $3 off - 20# tank refill!! http://www.ishopclintoncounty.com/listing_coupons-pix.php?PIC=10.png

WHY RETAILERS SHOULD OFFER COUPONS!!

The COUPON CRAZE is hotter than ever!! And it's not the same as your grandma's clippin' days! More and more people are utilizing coupons - paper and digital. All you need to do is search"coupon" and you will be shocked at the number of resources, online retailers, secret codes, news, etc. on this topic.

Why is clipping coupons so HOT right now? One word - economy!! Many consumers are facing layoffs or job loss (especially in our area), rising mortgage crisis, stimulus confusion and a million other reasons. According to the Federal Trade Commission “Coupons are big business: More than 3,000 manufacturers distribute nearly 330 billion coupons — worth an estimated $280 billion — every year in an effort to help consumers save money. Indeed, it is thought that 77 percent of American households use some eight billion coupons to save $4.7 billion on their grocery bills.” Seventy-seven percent! This is just manufacturers coupons! This does not count the billions of retailers who offer coupons and/or discounts!

In my Basic Training course of Coupon Boot Camp, I teach consumers to check their favorite stores, restaurants and entertainment venues first for coupons before shopping! The eyes light up and the pens whiz taking note of some of the best online locations I share with them that offer fantastic coupons or deals!

Just as important as offering coupons is telling everyone about them! Recently I found out a local business I frequent and dine at occasionally has a coupon campaign they have been utilizing for quite some time. I mentioned this in my next training and a woman who works nearby and eats and shops there very frequently was surprised and excited to learn they offer coupons by just signing up for their monthly newsletter. This retailer is failing to promote their own "promotions".

Small businesses need to stay up with trends and technology in order to compete with larger corporations who are vying for their customers. Case in point, "Out of 100 major retailers, 59 had Facebook accounts in September 2008. That was almost double the number just four months earlier, according to Rosetta, a market research firm based in Princeton", as reported by Candace Choi of the Associated Press. You must read this eye opening article on courierpostonline.com!

As a member of Women 4 Wilmington, this concept is being more than encouraged! So if you are a small business owner and are looking for ways to survive this struggling economy, do yourself a favor and jump on the "Coupon Bandwagon" and ENJOY THE RIDE!!!

P.S. If you are a retailer and offer a coupon, feel free to post your link via a comment below !!

W-O-R-D UP! Word Girl at Wendy's for a limited time!

Took my daughter through Wendy's drive thru the other day to order 5 piece chicken nugget and french fries. After completing my order and beginning the turn to the payment window, the sign for their Kids Meals caught my eye! It was none other than Word Girl from PBS!! One of our favorite shows!! Of coqurse, we had to change our order to a Kids Meal to see what toy was available.

Well we happened to be on the week with the Audiobook CD. This awesome CD has 4 stories. The first story, amazingly enough, is COUPON MADNESS!! Can't wait to get all the toys!!

W-O-R-D UP!!

Super GREAT Father's Day Gift! Personalized Aluminum Water Bottle!

Personalized Aluminum Water Bottles by Victoria P Zucher Designs

Just like thier fabulous travel mugs, we've found a safer alternative to plastic with these safe, durable aluminum water bottles. Choose either white or silver finish!

Great for hot summer days at the pool or park, picnics, sports, hikes, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, Bridesmaids, Teachers....you name it.

How fun for family reunions or your kid's sports team? Oh, yeah...they fit in their personalized lunchboxes, too!

Looking for a different design?

Look around the site and pick your favorite and they'll lay it out on your water bottles! Let them create a custom design for your group or family!

Not a sticker or decal~the design is fused onto the surface. Each bottle holds 20 ounces, hot or cold. Each bottle comes with two different caps and a carabiner to hook onto bags, bikes, etc.

Not for microwave use. Dishwasher safe.

Thanks to http://www.lookwhatmomfound.com/ for this awesome find!!

FREE Banner Ad for your website or to share!

Love this site! I needed to create a professional button/banner to share on another site. Found this one to be the easiest and has the most crisp, impressive designs.

If you don't have a great banner for your website or to share - create one FREE here!! http://www.flashvortex.com/

Restaurant.com Code

Score your $25 Restaurant Gift Certificates for $3! or less with code TASTY here

Certificates are printable and good for 1 year.

Search by zip for restaurants near you or wherever you are traveling to!!!

FREE personalized Hallmark Card for Father's Day

FREE personalized Hallmark card for Father's Day (order now-I am still awaiting my Mother's Day card) www.hallmark.com checkout code ICTCARD. Includes FREE postage so you can send it directly to dad or have it mailed to you so kids or you can personally sign.

Catch Indiana Joe @ Bible Baptist Church this summer!!

This is an awesome video our Youth Pastor made for Vacation Bible School! I am trying to get him to email it to me so I can post it directly here but for now you will have to follow this link http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1557320227#/posted.php?id=1665175269&share_id=85806996043#s85806996043

FREE Disney for the Military!!

Got to love this!!!

As Disney Parks ask "What Will You Celebrate?" and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America's military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney's U.S. theme parks.

http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/disney/36573/

Treat Mom to dinner at Outback Sunday & they'll give her $10*!!

Treat mom to a meal @ Outback Steakhouse this Mother's Day & she will get a $10 gc good on her next visit!! http://www.outback.com/email/mothersday2009.htm

Super KMart Super Double Sale = Super Deals!!

Hillsboro Super KMart yesterday!! Total retail value $123.31 - I only paid $43.75!!


RETAIL PAID
Scope $ 3.29 $ 1.29
Soft Scrub Pads $ 2.99 $ -
Oral B Satin Finish Floss $ 2.50 $ 0.50
DeMetts Turtles $ 4.00 $ 2.00
Uncle Bens Wild Rice $ 2.29 $ 0.54
Dunkin Donuts Coffee $ 6.00 $ 3.00
J&J Baby Washcloths $ 3.79 $ 1.79
Spiderman BandAids $ 2.79 $ 0.79
Reach Dental Floss $ 1.49 $ -
Lysol Wipes $ 3.29 $ 1.29
Temptations Cat Treats $ 1.69 $ -
Clorox Anywhere $ 2.79 $ 1.29
Post Trail Mix $ 3.00 $ 1.00

I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to clip and sort my coupons so there were several things I could have gotten but wasn't prepared. Like the Venus Razors on sale for $6, would be $2 for a 3 pack with doubled coupon! I may go back on Saturday! Those would definitely be worth the drive!!

Happy Clipping!!

Give Mom or Grandma a personalized photo card from Hallmark! Its FREE - including postage!!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th!!

Send mom or grandma all your love in a paper card. Deliver big smiles in just 3 simple steps!

Visit http://www.hallmark.com/ and use code CARD4MOM in checkout to receive this totally FREE!!

I chose top reasons (shown)!! Can't wait!!

My Channel 9 interview with Jenell Walton

The Top 5 Mistakes Made by Consumers When Shopping that Cost Them Greatly

5. Most consumers don't have knowledge of common store practices
I have found that many consumers do not know common store coupon, sale, raincheck, return policy or restocking schedule. Most stores have the same policies so you wouldn’t have to know them all, just the ones that differ. For example, which stores begin their new sales on Sunday? Also, which stores have a raincheck policy? Consumers would be surprised to learn that a popular super store does not issue rainchecks except on Black Friday. Check with stores that have a meat and/or seafood department to find out which day(s) they restock. Knowing this can help you gain the freshest food or best deal.

4. Consumers rarely price compare
My mama told me, you better shop around! And I am glad she did! By comparing prices and taking advantage of many price matching policies, I have saved tons of cash and countless time.

3. Too many consumers don't use a shopping list
Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” By not making a list and checking it twice, you can fail at saving money. Without a list you either overspend or spin your wheels, literally, making multiple trips to the store.

2. Consumers don't use coupons
According to the Federal Trade Commission “Coupons are big business: More than 3,000 manufacturers distribute nearly 330 billion coupons — worth an estimated $280 billion — every year in an effort to help consumers save money. Indeed, it is thought that 77 percent of American households use some eight billion coupons to save $4.7 billion on their grocery bills.” Coupons are everywhere, and not using them is quite frankly, wasteful.

1. Consumers don't realize the value of their time!
In every thing you do, do it on purpose! As reported in the March 12th Cutting Corners, Time is Money so make a plan, prepare a budget, get organized! Your wallet will thank you!


This column is provided by Tara Roark. Tara conducts Coupon Boot Camps training others to save hundreds on their groceries, shopping, dining and entertainment through couponing. To contact, please visit her on the web at http://www.couponbootcamp.webs.com/

God Bless my Husband!!

I called my husband twice today. Once to say, "There is not enough Calgon in the WORLD to take away this day". The second is to let him hear his daughter whining "I want my daddy" because she once again was in time out.

I had a rough night last night. I was feeling under the weather & had taken some Nyquil to help and was looking forward to a good nights sleep. Unfortunately, my 8 month old son was feeling under the weather too and he kept waking up about every hour to hour and a half crying. The only thing that would sooth him was holding him upright.

So I rushed through my day, got a million things done, including a Hosted Coupon Boot Camp then was looking forward to an afternoon nap. Of course my 3 yr old daughter was not. No sleep for me.

So upon the second call to my husband he asked if taking me out to dinner would help. And I said that is a wonderful gesture but I was already in my PJ's and would have to change and get the kids changed and drag them out in the chilly, damp air which would not be good for either of their very runny noses or mine. But I did say that him picking dinner up would be a tremendous help. So he offered to pick the kids up and take them in to town with him to pick up dinner while I "rested".

Well rest was not an option but I did get my floors swept & mopped, my bathroom cleaned, my countertops cleaned, my staircase swept and even managed to clean our bathroom toilet and have a moment to write this ode to my husband. Who is coming in the door now!!

Love him!!

Women Business Owners Wanted

Are you a woman who owns her own business (home or storefront) or is a partner in a business in or around Wilmington? Do you have a passion to develop that business? You are not alone! There is a professional businesswomen’s group now forming to serve and support you.

Brenda Sherwood, Cindy Rudd and Tara Roark have established a collaboration of businesswomen who are sharing their passion for business development. The group is founded on four principles: Business, Passion, Development/Growth and Sharing. Each member must be a business owner, be passionate about developing or growing that business and be willing to share their knowledge, contacts, and support with one another.

The group is currently meeting weekly in various locations and will be hosting an introductory luncheon on Sunday, May 3rd. For more details please contact me! tararoark@couponbootcamp.com

KMart Hillsboro Doubling up to $2 coupons

KMart SuperCenter Hillsboro doubling all coupons up to and including $2 Wed 4/22-Tues 4/28...downside Limit 25 coupons per customer per day : ( Well its a good thing Graham & Olivia will be shopping too! ; )

This is one of those RUN moments I teach about in my training. Register for Sat April 25th Coupon Boot Camp in Cincinnati Crowne Plaza 10 am - Noon...see www.couponbootcampstore.com for details and to register!!

FREE Jay Leno comedy show in Wilmington, OH May 10th!!

Read all about .... http://online.wnewsj.com/index1.php

Wilmington Ohio – DHL = Cutting Corners and Clipping Coupons!

The residents of Wilmington and surrounding communities are being very resourceful since the announcement of the areas largest employer departing. Many have started cutting back, cutting corners and clipping coupons.

When Tara Roark heard about the massive pink slips that were expected to be handed out to thousands of her neighbors she began offering her Coupon Boot Camp’s to the public. Coupon Boot Camp’s are basic training in couponing. Attendees learn to save hundreds on their grocery, dining, home needs, entertainment and travel expenses during a 2 hour hard core training session.

Tara has met a wide variety of trainees whose household budgets have in some way or another been affected by the recent economic crisis. Many that she talks to have never had to be concerned with saving or budgeting but now view it as a means of survival.

Since January Tara Roark has sold out most of her bi-weekly training classes and has booked most of May with Hosted Coupon Boot Camps as friends are inviting their family, neighbors, co-worker, etc to also learn from this money saving program. One recent graduate from her class was able to purchase $220 worth of groceries $68!! Another scored over $150 worth (mostly costly health and beauty products) for only $50! All done with minimal effort. Tara teaches how to maximize your savings while minimizing your time.

There has been an influx of requests from outside areas that she now offers to travel to wherever the need arises, such as Cincinnati, Dayton, Middletown, etc. She will be holding a Coupon Boot Camp in Dayton Ohio on Wednesday, May 6th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Dayton Woman’s Club. This event is open to the public but you must pre-register. The cost is $20 for non-Dayton Woman’s Club members. Dayton Woman’s Club Members see club for discounted details. Each attendee receives a comprehensive manual with tips, tricks, insights and resources. They also receive a starter pack of coupons and FREEBIES, such as dish soap, cereal, paper products, etc – name brand products she has gotten either super cheap or FREE!

For more information, log on to www.couponbootcamp.com or call her at 937-728-3572.

FREE PERSONAL IMAGE WORKSHOP MAY 7TH @ HANAFORD HOUSE-MUST PRE-REGISTER/SPACE LIMITED

FREE PERSONAL IMAGE WORKSHOP MAY 7th at HANAFORD HOUSE

It doesn’t matter whether you are a business professional maneuvering in a corporate world, or a mom in sweats, you can, and should look great in whatever lifestyle you function in. According to Brenda Sherwood, certified Image Consultant, “The three main misconceptions about image are that it is too costly for a consultant, that you have to look like you just stepped out of a fashion magazine, and that it’s only for women. Those ideas couldn’t be further from the truth.

The cost of a consultant is actually quite affordable. It’s also very justifiable when compared to the amount of mistakes hanging in your closet or lying in your makeup drawer! Image isn’t about fashion. It’s about putting the “best you” forward. It’s about conveying who you really are inside. That’s why men to need to pay attention to their image as well.”

With years of experience in the image business, Brenda can save you hundreds of dollars in mistakes by providing you with a personalized program that will give you all the tools you need to pull together your most polished look. Brenda can help you define the image you long to convey through color analysis, body typing, personality, and lifestyle wardrobing.

Projecting your best image is extremely important in today’s economy. Knowing how to put yourself together not only saves time and money, but it can help give you that edge when competing in this slow job market. Studies show that when two job candidates have the same qualifications, the person who projects the best image will land the job.

Brenda Rose Sherwood is certified with TEB Associates and also has several years experience as a certified image consultant in North Carolina. There, she had her own image business and provided personal consultations, professional image seminars to local businesses, organizations, and church groups. She has also had training in poise and charm as a former contestant in the Mrs. Michigan pageant.
Brenda will be hosting a free image workshop for the public on Thursday, May 7, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at the Hannaford House Tea Room, 200 E. Locust St., Wilmington. The Hannaford House will be serving free tea and cookies. Call (937) 725-7207 for reservations. Space is limited.

If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call Brenda at (937) 725-7207 or email: yourcominuproses@yahoo.com

FREE 411 on your cell or home phone!!!

Tired of paying outrageous fees and using up your precious minutes to get a phone number you need, when you are away from internet access or paper phone book? Then the Jingle Network has the perfect solution!

Jingle Networks is providing an alternative directory assistance service — and it's free. Users who call the toll-free number 1-800-FREE411 (or 1-800-373-3411) can navigate a nifty automated voice recognition system that asks for a location (city and state), type of listing (business, government, or residential), and name. Once the service has located an entry for the requested number, it reads the information aloud and offers the caller the option of connecting to the number by pressing a single number on his telephone keypad.

How can Free-411 afford to offer free directory assistance service? It works sort of like commercial radio or television — businesses pay to sponsor it in exchange for presenting their advertisements to customers. The funding of Free-411 is typically explained thusly: The service is made possible by thousands of national and local businesses who sponsor this service with brief valuable audio advertisements that are played to callers who request businesses in their yellow pages category. - Thanks Snopes.com for this awesome report!!

I am an avid FREE 411 user. I actually have it set on Speed Dial on my cell phone and with my Verizon Wireless plan, I have added it to my Friends and Family so I don't spend any minutes retrieving phone numbers!!

Cutting Corners: Top 5 Mistakes

The Top 5 Mistakes Made by Consumers When Shopping that Cost Them Greatly

5. Most consumers don't have knowledge of common store practices
I have found that many consumers do not know common store coupon, sale, raincheck, return policy or restocking schedule. Most stores have the same policies so you wouldn’t have to know them all, just the ones that differ. For example, which stores begin their new sales on Sunday? Also, which stores have a raincheck policy? Consumers would be surprised to learn that a popular super store does not issue rainchecks except on Black Friday. Check with stores that have a meat and/or seafood department to find out which day(s) they restock. Knowing this can help you gain the freshest food or best deal.

4. Consumers rarely price compare
My mama told me, you better shop around! And I am glad she did! By comparing prices and taking advantage of many price matching policies, I have saved tons of cash and countless time.

3. Too many consumers don't use a shopping list
Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” By not making a list and checking it twice, you can fail at saving money. Without a list you either overspend or spin your wheels, literally, making multiple trips to the store.

2. Consumers don't use coupons
According to the Federal Trade Commission “Coupons are big business: More than 3,000 manufacturers distribute nearly 330 billion coupons — worth an estimated $280 billion — every year in an effort to help consumers save money. Indeed, it is thought that 77 percent of American households use some eight billion coupons to save $4.7 billion on their grocery bills.” Coupons are everywhere, and not using them is quite frankly, wasteful.

1. Consumers don't realize the value of their time!
In every thing you do, do it on purpose! As reported in the March 12th Cutting Corners, Time is Money so make a plan, prepare a budget, get organized! Your wallet will thank you!


This column is provided by Tara Roark. Tara conducts Coupon Boot Camps training others to save hundreds on their groceries, shopping, dining and entertainment through couponing. To contact, please visit her on the web at www.couponbootcamp.com

WCH Kroger TRIPLE deals

First I found out that every day they double up to $.99 coupons. So my $.75 turned in to $1.50!! I had read the big banner on the way in and confirmed with the customer service desk!!! They do have kind of higher prices on ALOT of stuff (as usual) BUT here are the best deals I got & I am going back tomorrow for more mustard (for the coupons), butter and wipes!!

Item Price Coupon Tripled Final
French's Yellow Mustard $ 1.00 $ 0.30 $ 0.90 $ 0.10
French's Spicy Brown $ 1.00 $ 0.45 $ 1.35 $ (0.35) Plus I think because I bought 9, I got 3 $1 off coupons at checkout for Kroger
No Yolks Noodles $ 2.09 $ 0.50 $ 1.50 $ 0.59
Ragu $ 1.69 $ 0.30 $ 0.90 $ 0.79
Marzetti Cole Slaw Dressing $ 2.99 $ 0.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.49
Sesame Street Bubble Bath $ 2.59 $ 0.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.09
Uncle Bens Country Rice $ 1.59 $ 0.75 $ 1.50 $ 0.09 Just doubled
New York Croutons $ 1.79 $ 0.40 $ 1.20 $ 0.59
Country Crock (largest size) $ 2.91 $ 0.45 $ 1.35 $ 1.56
Betty Crocker Warm Delight $ 2.15 $ 0.50 $ 1.50 $ 0.65
Huggies Wipes 72 ct $ 2.60 $ 0.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.10
Land O Lakes Butter $ 2.19 $ 0.45 $ 1.35 $ 0.84
Betty Crocker Frosting $ 2.19 $ 0.50 $ 1.50 $ 0.69
Total $ 26.78 Paid $ 9.23

Happy Clipping!!

Kroger in WCH TRIPLING coupons thru Sunday!!!!

Kroger in WCH is TRIPLING all coupons up to $.50!! Their only limit is that you can only use 10 per item!! I'll be clipping like crazy tonight!!! Will post my awesome deals tomorrow!!

I got some GREAT deals @ Target too!! Dunkin Donuts coffee $4.99, used $1.50 mfr + $.75 Target coupon=Total $2.74 a bag!!!!!!!! Gillete shave gel $1.49 - $1 mfr = $.89 can!! Hershey Bliss $2.99-$1 mfr + $1 Target = $.99 a bag!!!!! Cheetos 12 single pack (they also have Family Size for $4 & other for $2.50 but I chose the single packs for portion control) $2.54-$1=$1.54!! Cheezit 17 oz $1.75-$.75=$1 box!! No coupons to accompany but they have Kelloggs Spongebob & Nemo Fruit Snacks (only) for $1 per box!!

What a day!!

Dunkin Donuts Coffe @ Target $3.75 a bag!!!

Dunkin Donuts coffee $3.75 a bag @ Target. Use $1.50 off RP 4/5 + $.75 Target http://tinyurl.com/cbm2uc - Ends Saturday!!

Nursing Cover!! Retails for $32 - only $7.95!!!

Get a nursing cover (Retail $32) for only $7.95!! I got mine! While supplies last, go to www.uddercovers.com and use the promotional code 'onefree' to order a FREE nursing cover--retails at $32! (pay $7.95 in shipping)!!

Thank you all!!

Thank you all for following me and supporting me through this journey! I am SOO excited about the future of this business and truly believe it will come to pass! If you think of it, please send up a quick prayer for wisdom and self control.

Today

Well I was a little bummed that Channel 2 cancelled the interview today which left me scrambling to let everyone know but no biggie! I know God has better timing so I can wait!

Went to Springboro anyway so Olivia could play with her cousin. Had a wonderful time! Came back to town to play @ McDonalds. Purpose was to let her play so I could clip coupons but I ran in to someone I hadn't seen in a long time & talked to her most of the time & then struck up a conversation with the lady on the other side of me. Gave both of them my business card. I was SOO disappointed that McDonalds has SUPER raised their prices!! I am almost certain they raised the meal I usally get at least $.50 or MORE!! I ended up just getting a sandwich! Can't believe it! With so many people out of work in this town, of all places to raise prices. Shame on them! I understand everyone has a profit to make and if their only choice was to lay off someone or raise the price, can't there be an alternative? Like don't give out 15 napkins for 1 small hamburger in the drive thru. Errgg!

Great deals @ Wal-Mart though!! LOTS AND LOTS of rollbacks!!! Got my fav cereal Special K for $1.50 a box!! YUM!! Got a lot of great stuff for my family project (going to supply a family in need with everything they need for a whole week from sun up to sun down for $100!!). Stay tuned!

Free reusable bag from Krogers

Go to http://www.designareusablebag.com/?banner=kroger. Design a bag for their contest and you will receive the following message!

You've Earned a Free Bag!

Thanks for submitting a design! A credit for a standard reusable shopping bag ($0.99 value) has been loaded to your Shopper's Card. Pick up a reusable bag at your local store, use your Shopper's Card at checkout, and it's free! This offer is limited to one bag per Shopper's Card holder. Your credit will expire in 30 days, and bag selection is based on your store's availability. Get yours now and go green with us.

Super Great CVS & Meijer news!!

I got a HOT tip from my wonderful CVS cashier yesterday!!! First, they run 2 sales at the same time. Per the cashier, since the new ad starts on Sunday and the employees that put the sale items and signage out only work on Saturday, they honor both the current weeks ad and the one that starts on Sunday!!! Super Cool!

And she also showed me that it does not matter which order you give your CVS coupons, Extra Care Bucks and manufacturers coupons. For example, If you have a CVS coupon that is for $4 off $20 purchase and you have her ring all your items up and you know you have coupons & ECB's that will bring your total way below the $20, in the past you would have made sure she rang off the $4 first then everything else. But I saw it with my own 2 eyes!! Their registers know you met the requirement before discounts!!! AHA!!

Now for the Meijer tip - thanks to one of my past Coupon Boot Camp attendees! In order to "beat the 2 double coupon limit" all you need to do is use coupons that have different barcodes (last few digits will differ by week/month). For example, you have seen that Pillsbury roll coupons are in almost every week. Well if Meijer ran a sale on them, you could only use 2 in one transaction that would double. However, if you had 2 from last week, 2 from the week before & 2 from the week before that - you could in essence double up to 6 times for the same item!!! AWESOME AYE?!! Wish I could have caught her name, I would thank her proper like! ; )

Big plans for CVS today! Will post when I get back!!! Happy Clipping!!

Awesome submission to Rachel Ray! THANKS LORI!!!

Lori H. went to Rachel Ray's website to submit her request for my being on Rach's show. Here is what she submitted! So flattering! THANKS AGAIN LORI!!

We have a local woman named Tara Roark that holds coupon "bootcamps" to teach people how to maximize their paychecks using coupons. She scours the web, local ads, and news looking for great deals and plans her shopping trips with the coupons she clips. She has great coupon organizing tips and really knows her stuff. She is amazing. I follow her on facebook just to hear what she got for free or almost nothing each week. She is SO passionate about what she does and she TRULY loves to help you save money. She makes cutting back fun. She is a firecracker with a great spirit and a caring heart. And honestly, as the circulation director for the local paper, I love what her couponing has done for our business. We are selling record numbers of papers on Saturdays... IN THIS ECONOMY!!!... due to the response from her bootcamp graduates. It is amazing. Our community has been devastated by the loss of a major employer, DHL, and literally thousands of households in our community have lost one or both sources of income, not to mention the loss of health care and other services they once had. Our local soup kitchen is serving up more and more meals everyday. Tara is helping anyone who will listen get through this tough time with finding ways to maintain what normalcy families can by still being able to keep food on the table and other household items at home with reduced or lost income. We all could learn from her tips.

GOOD LUCK TARA!!!!!
Lori

Please help me get on the Rachel Ray TV Show. Click on this link and tell her why you think I would make a great guest. http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show-info/be-on-the-show/ THANKS!!!

The FUN of being a Work From Home Mom!!

UUUGGH! Teething diapers! You moms know what I mean. Nothing like doing business in between your kids "business". LOL

Work a little-website & blog editing
Kids are up
Work a little-replying to emails & facebooking
reakfast & movie for kids
Work a little-working on materials to printer
Changings and teeth brushing
Work a little-phone calls
Snacks/feeding baby
Work a little-organizing hosted boot camp contacts
Baby down for a cat nap
Work a little-ordered supplies (great price on ink for inkjets http://www.inkjetsuperstore.com/)
New movie for daughter
Work a little-printing/planning/scheduling
Stopping for lunch - for all of us! and watched Rachel Rays 500th episode!! Way to go girl! She was barely holding back the tears!!
Played chase around the house with the kids-burned off that lunch and now I am ready for a nap!
Work a little-putting testimonials on websitecontacting printer to confirm receipt of emails
Little bit of Barney to settle em down for OUR (I hope) nap!!
Praise the Lord! A whole hour nap!! Now outside for a little play!!
What a great time outisde with the kids!
Getting everyone ready to head to the New Vienna United Methodist Church to speak about my Coupon Boot Camps!
Praise the Lord! All went well with the presentation at the church. They have booked a Coupon Boot Camp!
----> Please pray for the little girl who had a seizure scare during the evening.
Home to wind down and off to bed!!
Tomorrows another day!!

Channel 2 interview & FREE BOOT CAMP!!!

Ok...Channel 2, a Dayton station, called me yesterday responding to my email months ago. The anchor, Dan Edwards wanted to shoot the interview during one of my trainings but wanted it closer to their area. We talked about 9 am. By about 9:45 am I had it booked!

Now I need attendees! This one is totally FREE and is only open to 10 people. I only have 5 spots left. This is a regular Coupon Boot Camp with all the fringe benefits. You may be on TV and interviewed! If you know anyone who is interested, please email or call me ASAP. I only ask 1 thing. If you/they commit, PLEASE be there!! It would not be an impressive TV spot if there are only 4 people there, ya know?

Thanks!! customerservice@couponbootcamp.com