Presidents’ Day is Monday — which means retailers have an excuse to have more sales. In addition to those sales, Red Plum also has a coupon booklet available.

Here are some of the best sales and deals you could find in today’s paper:

Dollar General has a new ad this week and it includes a coupon offering $5 off a purchase of $25 or more.

Toys R us has many popular toys buy one, get one 40-50% off this week, including LEGO sets, Hasbro games, Barbie dolls, Cars play sets, Graco doll accessories, Crayola products and more. Additionally, Fisher-Price infant toys priced $24.99 or more are buy one, get one free.
There are also some new coupons this week:
*Save $10 on any Pampers of Huggies value box of diapers
*Save $6 on any two powder formulas 22 oz. or larger
*Save $10 on clothing, shoes and accessories purchases of $50 or more, or save $5 on purchases of $25 or more

AC Moore is having a Presidents’ Day sale this week, which means many products are 40% to 50% off.
Of course, there are also new coupons:
*55% off any regular priced item
*60% off + $10 off custom framing
*40% off any regular priced item
*500 Bonus Points when you make a purchase of $25 or more

Not to be outdone, Michaels is having a big sale too with discounts of 40% and 50%, plus new coupons:
*25% off entire purchase, including sale items
*40% off any regular priced item
*Extra 10% off sale price of Modern Day Designs
*20% off entire purchase, including sale prices, of artist canvas
*40% off entire purchase, including sale prices, of artist paints, brushes, pencils, pastels and markers
*25% off entire purchase, including sale prices, if frames, framed art and shadow boxes
*25% off entire purchase, including sale prices, of ribbon

JoAnn Fabric doesn’t want to be forgotten either. There are some extra savings available today and tomorrow, plus new coupons. Today and tomorrow anyone with proof of military service, past or present, can save 20% off their total purchase — including sale and clearance items.
Interested in taking some classes? Select Wilton classes will be buy one, get one free Friday through Sunday.
* 15% off your total purchase (including sale items)
*60% off regular-priced home decor
*25% off frames (including sale items)
*50% off any regular-priced item
*55% off + $20 off custom framing

Sears has specials today through Tuesday. There’s also a new savings pass offering 15% off clothing, accessories and fine jewelry, or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, footwear, home fashions, housewares and luggage. With a Sears card you can save an extra 5%.

There are some great apparel deals at Kmart this week. You can save an extra 30% off clearance apparel, plus athletic footwear is buy one, get one free.
This week all fine jewelry is still 60% to 80% off

This week you can get 500 Balance Rewards points at Walgreens just by updating your profile to include your email address. You can do this online or at checkout in stores.
Throughout the store there are also tons of BOGO items, like: Walgreens brand medicines and supplements, Ology paper products, Red Baron pizza, Revlon, Maybelline and Covergirl cosmetics, Softsoap, Dove and Degree deodorant, Old Spice products, hearing aid batteries, Nature Made supplements, digestive health products, and more.

 CVS has tons of BOGO deals this week, too. Some of them include: All and Purex laundry detergent, CVS vitamins, Maybelline, Covergirl and Almay cosmetics, Neutrogena products, Keebler and Nabisco products, fragrances, St. Ives and Lubriderm products, CVS oral care, reading glasses and more.

Belk has new coupons for extra savings during its Presidents’ Day Sale:
*Extra 20% off (Monday only), or 15% off home and shoes
*Extra 15% off (today and Monday), or 10% off home and shoes
Additionally, red dot clearance is up to 70% off.

Macy’s has a new WOW! Pass in honor of its Presidents’ Day Sale. With the pass you can get an extra 15% off sale and clearance apparel and jewelry, or an extra 10% off sale and clearance watches, shoes, coats, suits, dresses, intimates, electronics, and home items.

When you use your Kohl’s Charge now through Feb. 20 you’ll save 15%, 20% or 30% on everything. Additionally, you can earn $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spend now through Feb. 18.
In honor of Presidents’ Day there are two-day door busters today and tomorrow only.

Staples has some new coupons available today:
*Poland Spring is only $2.99 with coupon
*Free earbuds with coupon and a minimum purchase of $25

Kroger has tons of fresh produce 10/$10 this week, like eggplant, mangoes, mini carrots, and seedless English cucumbers.
Some other great deals include Perdue boneless chicken breasts for 50% off, Utz potato chips are buy one, get one free, Kroger frozen veggies are 10/$10, Simple Truth chicken is 20% off and bell peppers are 4/$5.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Retailers are prepping for Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl — and that means more sales.

Here are some of the best deals:

Smartsource has a coupon booklet full of Super Bowl snack ideas and foodie coupons.

Kohl’s has merchandise on final clearance up to 80% off. Additionally, today and tomorrow are the last two days Kohl’s Charge holders can take an extra 15% to 30% off purchases.
There’s no Kohl’s Cash available this week, but plenty of items are still on sale.

 Office Max has a variety of deals for $5 or less this week, though some are after rebate.
*After rebate you can get Avery labels and Sharpie markers for one cent.
*Other $5 and under deals include: Paper Mate pens, Officemax note cubes, Sharpie pens, #2 pencils, binders, Scotch tape, and Manila folders.

Staples is still having Dollar Days, meaning you can get tons of deals for $10 or under.
Additionally, there are coupons:
* $10 off any chairmat
* Assorted bottled water, $2.99
* Bounty paper towels, $4

The CVS Cash Card promotion continues into this week, so check out the new items that are eligible.
You can also still get a free CVS scale when you spend $30 or more on select weight loss products.

If you’re sprucing up your living space for the New Year, Target has most of its home decor on sale this week.
Believe it or not, swim suits are already in stock AND on sale.  You can find some Valentine’s Day candy on sale, too.

We have new coupons from A.C. Moore this week:
* Double AC Moore rewards points when you spend $25 or more in one purchase
* 60% plus an additional 10% off custom framing
* 50% off any regular priced item
Valentine’s Day goodies are in stock, too.

Walgreens still has a coupon offering a free $25 gift card for those who switch to the pharmacy, look for it on page 14 of the ad.
Additionally, much of the retailer’s Valentine’s Day stock is on sale, including candy, stuffed animals and cards.

This week at Kroger when you buy 10 participating products you’ll instantly save $5.
Additionally, on Saturday visit your favorite Kroger store for free samples, suggestions for party foods, football themed desserts and more from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It could be just what you need to inspire a Super Bowl party.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

P&G doesn’t offer printable coupons, so whenever there’s a new batch of goodies from the P&G Everyday site I jump on it. I’ve received some great packages from the company full of samples and coupons, and this month there are more things available than in the past.

This time around you can get samples and coupons for:
*Crest^® 3D White Arctic Fresh toothpaste
* Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner
* Crest^® 3D White^™ Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips
* Tide Boost^™ Vivid White + Bright^™ Pacs
* Downy Infusions^™ Honey Flower
* Tide Pods and Downy Unstopables

There are also coupons for:
* COVERGIRL + Olay^® Tone Rehab^™ 2-in-1 Foundation
* Olay^® Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo
* Crest^® 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Arctic Fresh Icy Cool Mint Rinse
* Oral-B^® 3D White Action Rechargeable
* Charmin Freshmates
* Oral-B^® 3D White Advanced Vivid Toothbrush
* Charmin Ultra Strong^®
* Oral-B^® Glide 3D White Radiant Mint Floss Picks
* Duracell^® Ultra Power^™
* Swiffer^® WetJet^® Extra Power Pad with the scrubbing power of Mr. Clean^® Magic Eraser
* Gillette^® Venus & Olay^™ Razor
* ZzzQuil^™
 *Head & Shoulders^® Damage Rescue Shampoo or Conditioner
* Herbal Essences

If you’re interested, I suggest you sign up ASAP. These will run out!

Ok shoppers, only a couple weeks to go until the holiday season is over. Ready for another batch of deals?

Here are some of the best you might find in today’s paper:

Kroger‘s new batch of 10/$10 deals includes Campbell’s “cream of” soups, Kroger sour cream and dips, Kroger rolls, Cool Whip, Steam fresh and Kroger brand frozen veggies, and more.
Additionally, Russel Stover Christmas candy is buy one, get one free, and all Christmas decor is 40% off.

Belk is still offering free shipping online, but the last day to order and get your gifts by Christmas is Dec. 21. Red dot clearance is 70% or more off, and these products are eligible for free shipping, too.
There are also new coupons today:
* 25% off your entire regular and sale priced purchase of Belk & Co. fine jewelry
* $30 off your first $150 or more
*$20 off your first $100 or more
*$10 off your first $50 or more

Sears also has a new coupon today:
*15% off clothing and accessories or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, household goods, recliners, Shaw Rug Gallery, mattresses and luggage purchases.
With the same coupon, Shop Your Way Rewards members can also earn 15% to 20% back in points.

CVS stores will be open until midnight through Dec. 23. There are also tons of BOGO deals this week.
CVS vitamins, Colgate toothpaste, Gold Emblem mixed nuts, Russel Stover candy, Whitman’s chocolates, cotton balls and more are all buy one, get one free.
Meanwhile, fragrances, Covergirl makeup, Caliber tape, CeraVe, Neutrogena products, various lotions, and more are buy one, get one half off.

Staples has 5-ream and 10-ream cases of paper buy two, get one free this week. Additionally, you can get 100% back in Staples Rewards when you purchase a 16-pack of Duracell AA or AAA batteries.  Also, all website orders will ship for free through Dec. 29.
There’s also a coupon tucked inside offering 20% off any one breakroom and cleaning item (good in stores only).

Hamrick‘s has loads of coupons available:
* 15% off any one regular, sale or clearance item of ladies’ apparel (there are two of these)
* 15% off any one regular, sale or clearance item of mens’ apparel or an  accessory
* 10% off any regular, sale or clearance home & gift item
* 10% off any one regular, sale or clearance ladies’ signature apparel
* 15% off any one regular, sale or clearance kids’ apparel item or accessory
* 10% off any one regular, sale or clearance ladies’ fashion accessory
* 10% off any one regular, sale or clearance purchase of shoes

Office Max has a coupon today offering $5 off your next in store purchase of $25 or more in supplies, furniture, ink and toner. You can also save $5 when you spend $25 on a Skype prepaid card.

If you’re a Shop Your Way Rewards member, flip to page 18 of your Kmart ad today where you’ll find a coupon offering 20% back in points for a year with health, beauty, gift sets and seasonal purchases when you purchase a new or transferred prescription at a Kmart pharmacy.

Old Navy has various apparel for the family up to 50% off this week. Plus, there are coupons:
* $10 off any purchase of $50 or more
* $15 off every $50 spent when you use an Old Navy, Gap or BananaCard

Of course, A.C. Moore has a few new coupons, too:
* 15% off your total purchase
* 50% off custom framing
* 50% off any regular priced item

Not to be outdone, so does Michaels:
* 20% off your entire purchase including sale items
* 50% off any regular priced item (there are two of these)
* 25% off your entire purchase of wall and tabletop frames, framed art and shadow boxes
Additionally, Christmas clearance items are up to 70% off.

Macy‘s has a new WOW! Pass available today as well. With the coupon you can get an extra 20% off select sale and clearance apparel for the family and jewelry, plus an extra 15% off all sale and clearance watches and select home items.

Kohl’s is offering $10 of Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent today through Dec. 24. And there are plenty of bonus buys to be found today and tomorrow.
Kohl’s Charge holders can also get an extra 15% to 30% off through Dec. 24.

Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon offering $10 off a purchase of $60 or more. This coupon is good through Dec. 31.

Walgreens will have most stores open until midnight through Dec. 23. There are plenty of store coupons to be combined with any manufacturer coupons you have this week, plus some coupons for the photo center.
There are also tons of buy one, get one half off items throughout the store, like Neutrogena cosmetics, Revlon cosmetics, Almay cosmetics, L’Oreal skin care, and more.
There’s also a new coupon offering a free $25 gift card when you transfer a prescription to the pharmacy.

Toys R Us will be open today through Thursday from 6 a.m. to midnight, and then transition to being open 24 hours Friday through Christmas. There are no coupons available this week, but there are a lot of buy one, get one half off deals and freebies with purchase.

Ulta has a coupon this week offering 20% off your entire purchase. The store will also be opening at 7 a.m. every day until Christmas.

Target also has various freebies with purchase available this week, including gift cards up to $50. There are also last minute gifts, like sleepwear sets, up to 50% off.

Stein Mart has a new set of coupons available this week:
* Extra 20% off any sale item (there are two of these)
* 25% off your entire purchase of red dot clearance
* 50% off your entire purchase of home red dot clearance

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

I’ve found some great post-Black Friday deals, and by the looks of Sunday’s paper there are more bargains in our future.

Here’s a preview of some of the highlights:

Kroger will have a fresh batch of 10/$10 deals, plus some Christmas goodies on sale.

Belk is still offering free shipping online, but the last day to order and get your gifts by Christmas is Dec. 21. Red dot clearance will be priced lower than ever, and there are loads of new coupons.

Sears  and Macy’s will also have new coupons available.

CVS  and Walgreens will be extending their shopping hours starting Sunday, plus revealing lots of BOGO deals for shoppers.

Staples has plenty of freebies and freebies with purchase this week, plus a new coupon.

Hamrick‘s and Stein Mart will give you plenty of coupons to be happy about.

Office Max will have a new coupon offer, plus a special offer for instant savings — no coupon necessary.

If you’re a Shop Your Way Rewards member, flip to page 18 of your Kmart ad Sunday.

Old Navy will have big discounts on popular winter apparel for the family plus two new coupons on Sunday.

Of course, A.C. Moore and Michaels are competing for who can offer the most coupons again this week.

Kohl’s is offering $10 of Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent today through Dec. 24. And there are plenty of bonus buys to be found Sunday and Monday.
Kohl’s Charge holders can also get an extra 15% to 30% off through Dec. 24.

Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon this week, and don’t forget about the retailer’s usual BOGO offer.

Toys R Us will also be extending its holiday shopping hours starting Sunday, and during that time there are big BOGO offers.

Ulta  will have a new coupon available on Sunday and release information on its special holiday hours.

Target will have some very valuable freebies with purchase up for grabs next week.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

I was shocked when I found all of the coupons that were available in the paper today. Christmas came early, y’all! Sharpen your scissors.

First of all, you have two coupon booklets available: Redplum and SmartSource.

Then, there are all of these coupon offers from various retailers in our area:

Office Max:
* DiVOGA two-year pocket planner for only $2 after a $5 minimum purchase

Staples:
* $5 off a purchase of $25 or more
* $3 off any UPS shipping package, up to three packages
* 25% off all Staples brand shredders
* 20% off any one cleaning and breakroom item

Michaels:
* 50% off any regular priced item
* 40% off any regular priced item
* 25% off entire purchase of wall and tabletop frames, framed art and shadow boxes
Additionally, Christmas merchandise is on clearance for up to 60% off

Macy’s:
* $10 off a purchase of $25 or more

Joann Fabric:
* 40% off any regular priced item
* 55% off + $20 off custom framing
* 50% off any regular priced item (there are FOUR of these!)
* 50% off any regular priced notions item
* 50% off any regular priced floral or floral container item

Walgreens:
* Jello, 2/$1
* Nice! seasonings, 79 cents
* One gallon Arizona tea, 2/$5
* Digiorno pizza, 2/$10
* Dried fruit, $1.99
* Sunsweet products, 2/$6
* Oscar Mayer bacon, 2/$8
* Peanut butter and fruit spreads, 2/$5
* Canned seafood, $1.49
* Bumble Bee canned products, $1.19
* Broths and sauces, 2/$1
* Nice! canned mushrooms and oranges, 69 cents
* Canned meats, 2/$5
* Chicken of the Sea salmon, $2.49
* Lindsay olives, 99 cents
* Hershey’s candy bars, 59 cents
* Russell Stover holiday candy, 39 cents
* Joybrite candy canes, 99 cents
* Dish liquid, 89 cents
* Nice! facial tissue, 99 cents
* Clorox bleach, $2.49
* Nice! bags, 99 cents
* Candles, 39 cents
* 50 4″x6″ photo prints, 15 cents each
* 8″x10″ enlargements, buy one, get one free
* 20% off photo gifts
* 20% off photo calendars, books, canvases and posters
* 25% off photo cards
* Mailing supplies, 39 cents
* Sticker books or tablets, 3/$1
* Holiday Elements money holders, 4/$1
* $10 off Crest 3D White Whitestrips
* Softsoap liquid soap, 99 cents
* Stop smoking products, $39.99
Additionally, you can get a free $10 Walgreens gift card with the purchase of a $50 iTunes gift card (no coupon necessary).

Toys R Us:
* 15% off your entire regular priced toy purchase
* 20% off all regular-priced swings, bouncers and entertainers
* $60 off Power Wheels Jeep Hurricane, Dune Racer or Kawasaki Brute Force

Belk:
* Extra 20% off a single priced item storewide, or 15% off home and shoes (there are TWO of these!)
* Extra 20% off entire regular and sale priced purchase in Belk & Co. Fine Jewelers

Shoe Carnival:
* $10 off a total purchase of $59.98 or higher (before taxes and shipping)

Sears:
* $10 off any purchase of $50 or more in women’s clothing, accessories, intimates, sleepwear, fragrances and cosmetics
* $10 off any purchase of $50 or more in men’s and kids’ clothing
* $15 off any purchase of $75 or more in men’s and kids’ clothing
* $15 off any purchase of $75 or more in women’s clothing, accessories, intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, fine jewelry and watches
* $20 off any purchase of $100 or more in clothing, accessories, intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, fine jewelry and watches
* $30 off any purchase of $150 or more in clothing, accessories, intimates, sleepwear, fragrances, cosmetics, fine jewelry and watches
* 50% off any tool storage accessory with any tool storage purchase of $69 or more|
* Extra 10% off any new 2013 Sole Fitness equipment
* Oil change, $19.99
* Extra 10% off all trees
* $10 off any purchase of $100 or more in home fashions, luggage or housewares
* $10 off all countertop microwaves over $99
* $10 off alignment or coolant exchange
* Oil change, $21.99
* Brake service, $119.99 per axle

Petsmart:
* Receive a $5 coupon with the purchase of qualifying Hill’s Science Diet and Purina products

There are also these other good deals to look out for this week, no coupon required:

There are tons of new 10/$10 deals at Kroger, including frozen veggies, Philadelphia cream cheese, Cool Whip and 7Up two-liters.

Gander Mountain is offering shoppers a free $20 gift card when you spend $100 or more on products by The North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, Kuhl Clothing and Columbia.
Additionally, select winter hats by Carhartt and lightweight fleeces for men and women by Guide Series are buy one, get one free.

Target has many toys from popular brands like LEGO, Barbie, NERF and Disney buy one, get one half-off this week.

CVS is boasting over $1,000 in ExtraBucks this week, so if you’re a regular shopper check it out. There are also plenty of BOGO items available.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Black Friday is one week away. Does that mean this week’s paper will be empty? Absolutely not. There are a lot of savings to be had all week, and plenty of coupons to go around.

There’s one hefty coupon book up for grabs this weekend, and it has tons of goodies if you still need to do some holiday food shopping.

Kroger will have a sweet deal on gift cards next week, and there are various promotions offering discounts and freebies.

Toys R Us and Target  both have tons of coupons good Sunday through Wednesday on some very popular products.

Michaels  will have great prices on Christmas and holiday decor, plus new coupons.

Stein Mart has a new ad with coupons that are good Sunday through Wednesday.

Kohl’s has two days of doorbusters Sunday and Monday (these prices last all day). There’s also a special iTunes promotion that will be good all week.

Dick’s Sporting Goods  has information about what it will be offering online during the Thanksgiving/Black Friday shopping frenzy.

Walgreens will be open Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and many of its store coupons will be good all week. There are also plenty of BOGO deals to be found.

Kmart has information on the deals you can expect Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, plus some special opportunities for Shop Your Way Rewards Members.

Sears has a coupon tucked in the middle of its ad next week offering extra discounts. Shop Your Way Rewards Members and Sears Card holders could end up saving even more.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

If you’re ready to start shopping for fall related goodies, you’ll be excited when you flip through your Sunday paper. There are sales and coupons for all things fall: food, decoration, clothes, it’s all there.

Smartsource  is the only coupon booklet available Sunday, but it’s stacked.

Michaels is ready to satisfy your fall crafting and decorating cravings.

A big BOGO sale starts Sunday at Toys R Us, so stock up for Christmas or give the kids a back to school treat.

Walgreens has information about its new Balance Rewards Program in its ad this week, and touts over 90,000 points in the ad alone. There’s also a special offer from the pharmacy.

Kohl’s is having an Anniversary Sale this week, and shoppers with a Kohl’s Charge can earn an extra 15, 20 or 30% off of everything through Wednesday. Additionally, everyone gets $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent.

If you have office machinery sitting around, consider trading it in at Staples next week — it will pay off.

Office Max will have great deals on select electronics.

Shop Your Way Rewards Members will have numerous opportunities to earn rewards at Kmart next week. It’s also a great time to stock up on clearance apparel.

CVS has a special offer for shoppers who get their flu shot in the pharmacy.
There’s also a big reminder to sign up for your double quarterly Extra Bucks.

Sears  will have a great new coupon offering additional savings on products throughout the store.

Belk will have three new coupons available.

Kroger has a special deal in their pharmacy, as well as tons of new 10/$10 deals.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

I'm suddenly craving pizza...

Now through Sunday you can get half-off online Papa John’s orders with the code TAYLOR50.

This promo code only works on regular priced menu options, so you won’t get an additional discount off online specials.

Just go here to place your order for delivery or pick-up.

There are two coupon booklets available today: Smartsource and Redplum.

Kroger has a new batch of products this week you can mix and match to automatically receive $5 off.
You can also still receive four times the fuel points when you purchase participating gift cards at the grocer.

Macy’s has a new Wow! Pass this week offering an extra 20% off select regular, sale and clearance apparel for kids, juniors and young men’s. You can also get an extra 15% off all regular, sale and clearance shoes. This coupon is good through Wednesday.

“The Hunger Games” comes out on DVD this week and when you make any Hunger Games purchase of $40 or more in-store at Toys R Us the retailer will reward you with a free $10 gift card.
There are also tons of products that qualify for a buy one, get one 40% off sale, like: Melissa & Doug toys, Duracell batteries, LeapFrog Explorer Software, K’Nex, My Little Pony and more.
There are also a couple new coupons this week:
*Save $10 when you buy a Pampers value box of diapers plus a Pampers value box of wipes
*Save $10 on any three powder formulas

Michaels has a sale this week offering multiple products buy one, get one for one cent. Artist pads, canvases, stack paper, craft storage, poster frames, Elmer’s white boards and more all qualify.
There are also new coupons:
*40% off a regular priced item
*45% off your entire regular and sale priced purchase of acrylic paints, brushes, pencils, pastels and markers
*25% off your entire regular and sale priced purchase of wall and tabletop frames, framed art and display cases

Meanwhile, AC Moore has some great back to school deals. Solid color backpacks are $5; messenger and printed backpacks are $7.99; and assorted school supplies (like glue, scissors, pencils, highlighters and more) are $1.
There are also new coupons this week:
*60% off + $10 off custom framing
*40% off any regular priced item

Walgreens has some back to school deals, as well. High Trails, Trailmaker or Global Design backpacks and select binders are buy one, get one free.
Sharpie markers and index cards are on sale for 39 cents each, and composition books and book covers are only 99 cents. Mead binders are all 33% off, and various other supplies are on sale for $1.49.
As usual, there are tons of buy one, get one free deals this week, like: fragrances, Conair and John Frieda hair accessories, select soaps, Colgate toothpaste, Noxema, digestive relief and Kodak one-time-use cameras.

CVS has a selection of school supplies buy one, get one 50% off, like: Caliber stationary, Scotch tape, Aver or Wilson Jones binders, lunch boxes and backpacks, Five Star notebooks, Georgia-Pacific multi-purpose paper, Crayola products, Paper Mate pens and Sharpies.
Also, when you buy a new Green Dot card and use it to make a purchase at a CVS store by Sept. 22 you’ll get a $5 credit (aka, free money).
When you buy $15 or more in iTunes gift cards this week, you can get “The Hunger Games” DVD for only $9.99.

Kohl’s is offering $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spend now through Thursday. Additionally, if you open a Kohl’s Charge account you’ll receive an extra 20% off your first day’s purchases.

Sears has a coupon available today offering an extra 15% off clothing, accessories, watches, footwear and fine jewelry, or an extra 10% off intimates and sleepwear, now through Saturday.

Shop Your Way Rewards members will receive a $25 Kmart gift card when they transfer a prescription to the retailer.
Clearance apparel is up to 70% off when you take an additional 40% off markdown prices.
Back to school deals include binders, notebooks, pens and #2 pencils for $4 each; Wite-Out, mechanical pencils, protractors, and scissors for $1.50 each; solid color poly folders for 75 cents; Crayola crayons, Expo markers and copy paper for $3 each; and Sharpie markers, Pilot pens and Elmer’s glue for $1 each.

 Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon available today offering $10 off a minimum purchase of $60. Combine the coupon with their everyday offer of buy one, get one half off for the best savings!

Dick’s Sporting Goods is offering an extra 25% off men’s and women’s clearance golf apparel and footwear, as well as an extra 50% off the lowest ticketed price on all towable tubes, ski PFDs, wetsuits, water skis, wakeboards, kneeboards, skim boards, bodyboards, and inflatable rafts and tubes.

Target has apparel for the family on sale this week, so stock up in preparation for school and the fall season.
Additionally, all iTunes cards are 10% off (aka FREE music!).

Now onto the biggest back to school sales at Office Max and Staples:

Office Max is offering free filler paper after a $5 minimum purchase, and you can receive up to five packs.
Throughout the rest of the store you’ll find dozens of deals under $5, as well as multiple BOGO deals.
You’ll also receive a coupon good for $10 off a purchase of $25 or more at any Payless Shoe Source when you purchase two $25 iTunes gift cards.
Don’t miss the coupon on the back of today’s ad offering Boise multiuse paper for only $2.50.

Staples is offering students a $100 VISA prepaid card when they by select laptops and present their school ID this week.
Additionally, there are dozens of deals for under $10.
Don’t miss the coupon offering $5 off a purchase of $50 more.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Krispy Kreme has a sweet deal for customers now through Sept. 9.

Visit a participating Krispy Kreme doughnut shop and you’ll receive a free glazed doughnut by donating a school supply from this list. If you bring a backpack loaded up with supplies you’ll receive one dozen glazed doughnuts for free!

With all the back to school sales going on you can help this worthy cause without hurting your wallet. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army.

As usual, you may want to call ahead to be sure your favorite location is participating.

We’re right in the thick of July, and what better way to beat the heat than by shopping in the AC? There are plenty of bargains out there to be hunted.

Here’s the best of today’s paper:

SmartSource has a coupon booklet full of high dollar coupons.

Target has some special coupons available this week, especially if you have a kid about to hit the road for college.
*$5 off a Dirt Devil Easy Lite Cyclonic Quick Vac
*$10 off the Emerson dry-erase fridge
*$5 off a Room Essentials bungee chair
*$5 off a Room Essentials bookcase
There are also a lot of free gift cards available with select purchases:
*$20 when you buy an iPod touch
*$10 when you buy an iPod nano 8GB
*$25 when you buy an iPad
*$25 when you buy a Wii system bundle
*$10 when you buy a DSi system
*$15 when you reserve Just Dance 4 and buy any other Just Dance game
*$10 when you buy two select Enfamil items
*$5 when you buy10 SoBe drinks
*$5 when you buy two select K-cup packs
*$5 when you buy two select Viva, Huggies, Cottonelle or Scott items
*$5 when you buy three select laundry care items

Walgreens is ready for the kids to go back to school, and they are prepared with big deals under $5.
*Wexford or Penway school supplies, 39 cents
*Wexford or Penway notebooks, 49 cents
*Composition books, 69 cents
*Backpacks, $3.99
*Elmer’s glue, 79 cents (with coupon)
*Wexford two-pocket folders, 6/$1 (with coupon)
*Filler paper, $1.59
*Multi-purpose paper, $2.99
Also, when you order contact lenses through Walgreens.com, you can get 20% off with the code 20EYES.

Office Max has some great back to school bargains again this week. Here’s a taste of some of the best:
*Three-fastener folders, zipper binder pocket and .14 liter storage boxes, 50 cents
*Wide- or college-ruled notebooks, $1
*Purell hand sanitizer, 50 cents
*Three-ring binders, $1
*Ballpoint pens, 25 cents
*8 GB flash drive, $7.99
*Crayola crayons, Office Max glue and scissors, $1
*Post-its, Office Max staplers or hole punches and BIC pens, $2
*10-pocket organizers, Scotch tape, gel ink pens and five-subject notebooks, $3

Staples has plenty of back to school deals again, as well. Here are a few:
*Avery tab dividers, 1″ binders or writing pads, 1 cent
*BIC mechanical pencils, FREE (after rebate)
*BIC pens, 25 cents
*Westcott rulers, 50 cents
*Pencil boxes, 50 cents
*Multipurpose paper, $1 (after rebate)
*Clip boards, $1
*8GB flash drive, $5.99
Additionally, you can save $2 on the purchase of a new binder for each old binder you bring in to recycle (no limit).
To save on school supplies all year long, pick up a School Savings Pass for $10. With the card you can save 15% on binders, notebooks, backpacks and more through Sept. 15.

Kohl’s introduces its new Princess by Vera Wang line for juniors this week, and to celebrate you can get the merchandise for 30% off.
Throughout the store, you can save 15%, 20% or 30% off your purchase by using your Kohl’s charge. All shoppers will be rewarded with $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent.
Today only you’ll find all-day doorbuster savings throughout the store.

Kroger recently released a new plan to use locally grown produce in many of its stores (you can read more about that on Lindsey Nair’s Fridge Magnet blog). In this week’s ad you’ll see a little bit about the Jackson Farm in Fayetteville, NC, as well as some great bargains in the product department.
*Sprite melons, 10/$10
*Cucumbers, 2/$1
*Zucchini and squash, 99 cents/lb.
*Eggplant and green beans, 99 cents/lb.
Throughout the rest of the store, look for these deals:
*Tyson whole fryer, 88 cents/lb.
*Pepsi or 7Up soft drinks, 3/$9 (must buy 3)
*Muller FrutUp yogurt, 10/$10
*Nabisco crackers, 2/$4
*Gatorade, 79 cents
There are also new items participating in the buy 10, save $5 instantly promotion, so look out for the special tags.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

July is already here, can you believe it? I hope you have a great Independence Day holiday this Wednesday.

Here are a few deals in today’s paper that ensure your month gets started off on a positive note.

P&G Brandsaver has over $74 worth of coupons available today.

Rack Room Shoes is continuing their semi-annual clearance sale today, with up to 50% off select items. There’s also a new coupon good for $10 off a purchase of $60 or more. Combine these savings opportunities with the everyday buy one, get one 50% off deal to save the most.

Walgreens has a great coupon this week offering a $25 gift card when you switch your prescriptions to their pharmacy. I’ve taken advantage of an offer similar to this in the past — there’s nothing quite like getting $25 for doing a simple task!
There’s also over $22 in Register Rewards available this week.
AARP members will receive a coupon good for $3 off their next in-store purchase when $10 or more is spent on Walgreens brand products.

Target has loads of free-with-purchase items available this week. Some of the freebies up for grabs include:
*$5 gift card, when you buy three select Capri Sun products
*512-count Pampers baby wipes, when you buy two select Pampers giant-pack diapers
*$5 gift card, when you buy three select Swiffer items
*Mio liquid water enhancer, when you buy two packs of Poland Spring or Deer Park water
*Beneful Baked Delights, when you buy select Beneful food
*$5 gift card, when you buy two select Nice ‘n Easy hair color, Gillet Venus ProSkin razors or Olay Total Effects moisturizer
*$5 gift card, when you buy three select Kotex products
*$5 gift card, when you buy two select Charmin, Bounty or Tide products
*$10 gift card, when you buy a Samsung 3D Blu-ray player
*$30 gift card, when you buy a Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite
*$10 gift card, when you buy an iPod Touch
*$5 gift card, when you buy five select Edy’s, Haagen-Dazs or Nestle frozen treats

Home Depot has interior and exterior paints, stains, finishes and more buy four, get the fourth free. This deal can be redeemed from now through July 4 via online or mail-in rebate.

The kids may not be as happy to see the Toys R Us ad this week — they’re rolling out back to school merchandise. Parents will be happy to see this deal, though: You can get a free lunch kit ($9.99 value) when you buy any backpack priced $12.99 or more. Additionally, you’ll get an extra 20% off any backpack priced $12.99 or more when you trade in your old backpack.
There are also some great BOGO deals on Crayola, stationary and Thermos drink containers.
You may still be able to treat the kids, too, because all storewide clearance is up to 60% off.
There are three baby coupons available this week:
*$4 off any two powder formulas 22.2 oz. or larger
*$5, $15 or $25 off any three Pampers or Huggies value boxes of diapers
* 20% off any regular priced baby item

Sears is offering Come Back Cash in association with their July 4th Sale this week. Spend $50 or more in clothing, intimates, accessories, fragrance, cosmetics and home fashions and you’ll get $10 in Come Back Cash. Spend $100 or more in fine jewelry, luggage and household goods and you’ll get $20 in Come Back Cash.
Come Back Cash can be used between July 8 and July 15.
Additionally, clearance clothing, sleepwear, intimates and accessories are an extra 30% off this week.

Kmart has a grilling special for Shop Your Way Rewards Members this week: Free buns and cheese when you buy one pound of ground chuck.
Additionally, clearance apparel is an extra 40% off, and swimwear and beach towels are up to 60% off.
This is also the last week to spend $250 or more on grocery and drug store merchandise to qualify for a free family picnic.
If you spend $30 or more on Procter & Gamble products this week, you’ll also be rewarded with a coupon for $10 off your next visit. Combine this promotion with today’s P&G coupons and get the most for your money.

CVS continues its free gas card promotion this week, so look for new items to spend $30 or more on to receive your free $10 gas card.
When you spend $30 on Olay products from now through August 31, you’ll get $10 back via mail-in rebate. Look for the rebate offer in cvs.com.
One great, high-value ExtraBucks reward this week is for Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen products. You’ll get $10 in Extrabucks when you buy two Hawaiian Tropic items — and you can use coupons on this deal! (Unfortunately clearance items don’t qualify.)

Kroger has a new mix and match offer this week. Mix and match any 10 participating products and you’ll save $3 immediately, plus get a coupon good for $2 off later. Some participating products include Coca-Cola, Gatorade, Lay’s, Kraft barbecue sauce, Breyers, Dial and more.
There are also some new 10/$10 products this week, including Kroger fruit, Kroger tortilla chips, Utz snacks, Kroger pasta, Kroger and Edy’s ice cream, Kroger paper towels and Miller Lite or Coors Light 16 oz. pints.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Happy Friday! Not only is it the end of the week, but it’s almost the end of June. July 4 is less than two weeks away, have you started planning how you’ll celebrate yet?

Hint hint: You should start now so you’ll be ready when the sales begin on Sunday.

There are two coupon books up for grabs on Sunday stuffed with restaurant and manufacturer coupons.

Kroger has a new mix, match and save promotion this week — prepare to combine the sale with coupons to maximize your savings. 
There will also be some 4th of July favorites on sale next week, so think about your cookout menu.

 CVS is offering up BOGO deals all around next week, as well as plenty 10/$10 deals.
The free gas card promotion will also be returning.

Similarly, Walgreens has plenty of BOGO deals next week, as well as their usual batch of store coupons (which can be combined with manufacturer coupons).

As usual, Michaels has valuable coupons available in its ad Sunday.

Kohl’s is giving out Kohl’s Cash again through Saturday (June 30). For every $50 spent, you’ll receive $1o in Kohl’s Cash to use July 1 through 15. Additionally, if you use your Kohl’s Charge you’ll get an extra 15, 20 or 30% off everything.
Visit the retailer Sunday for special door buster deals that will save you even more.

Target will be cutting prices on much of its summer merchandise starting Sunday. Replenish what you need for the next couple months, and then start stocking up for next year!

Kmart has a new foodie deal for Shop Your Way Rewards Members starting Sunday, and don’t forget about the free family picnic promotion.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

These are some of the familiar brand names you can save on when you sign up for the Hasbro daily deals. Graphic by Hasbro.

Toys can be expensive, but it’s easier to save on them than you might think. I’ve come across a bunch of toy coupons lately, and if you combine them with a sale at Toys R Us, Target or other retailers you can save a bundle.

Hasbro has over $125 worth of coupons available now on their website. Just enter your email address and they’ll send you new deals every day through Feb. 29.

Coupons.com frequently has toy and DVD coupons available. Scroll through the pages each month so you don’t miss out. Also consider testing out various zip codes. Different areas could get different coupons each month.
Currently you can use the zip code 34102 and find $70 in Fisher Price coupons.

Barbie and Hot Wheels are not only offering you coupons, but the chance to give your input on their products.
Click here and you can submit a new design for Barbie. Enter the code FASHION to get started, and you’ll be rewarded with a coupon good for $5 off your next Barbie purchase. Your design will also be submitted and could be chosen to be one of Barbie’s next outfits in Walmart stores.
Click here to vote on which Hot Wheels you think should be released next. Once you’ve made your selection, you’ll be rewarded with a coupon good for $5 off your next Hot Wheels purchase. Your custom Hot Wheels pack could end up being sold at Walmart stores, too!

Leapfrog is offering a printable coupon on their website now good for $3 off any Tag Book priced $9.99 or more. I know these books are hot right now and they’re a great way to make reading a little more entertaining for kids who are just starting out. This coupon is good through March 31.

Know of any other toy deals out there? Share them!

Valentine’s Day is coming! If you somehow forget, the ads on Sunday will surely remind you.

We’ve got lots of retail coupons on the way, as well as up to two coupon booklets.

Belk is having a Valentine’s Day Sale next week for three days only so get ready to head straight to the mall. There’s loads of stuff on sale throughout the store, plus multiple coupons.

Rack Room Shoes has another coupon available next week. Combine it with their everyday buy 1, get 1 half-off sale for the best deal.

The Michaels ad this next doesn’t have as many coupons as usual, but you’ll still find a couple. Plus, loads of stuff throughout the store will be on sale, so you may not even need a coupon!

AC Moore will have a few coupons, as usual, next week, but like Michaels there’s a lot of merchandise already on sale throughout the store.

Next week at CVS  you’ll find a ton of two-for and BOGO deals. Remember, use multiple coupons (if you have them) on these deals to get your best value.
The CVSCash promotion will continue into next week, as well.

Walgreens is having a 3-day Valentine’s Sale Sunday through Tuesday, so head out early to make sure you get what you need.

There are a few especially good deals in the Target ad Sunday, and all of them run $10 or less.

Sears is offering a coupon next week, plus an opportunity for Shop Your Way Rewards members to earn even more.

Kohls is having a 3-day sale Sunday through Tuesday, and their clearance will be heavily discounted all week.

Don’t overlook the Walmart  — there will be coupons!

Like some of the other retailers, Kmart is offering loads of BOGO deals throughout the store next week.

Toys R Us is offering big discounts for Star Wars fans, as well as some great deals on baby items next week.

Kroger will begin a promotion Sunday that will give you the opportunity to save on two shopping trips — prepare to stock up!

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

She rarely leaves home without her binder full of coupons.

He has a stockpile of products in his basement.

She buys five newspapers each Sunday. He visits multiple grocery stores each Tuesday.

But Chris Carter and Tom Edwards aren’t “extreme” couponers. They’re just two shoppers who have learned to work the discount system in their favors.

“People picture us [couponers] with a house full of cats and being mean to everyone,” Carter joked. “But I’m making it fit within my lifestyle. I’m not making it my lifestyle.”

Despite shows such as TLC’s “Extreme Couponing,” which showcases shoppers who hoard and abuse the coupon system, Edwards is happy to see that generally, the stigma associated with coupons has faded

“I have what you have,” he explained. “It just costs less.”

The competitive saver

Carter, 33, always shopped sales. While a student at Radford University, she said, she ate better than most of her classmates, thanks to clearance purchases at the grocery store.

But the Radford resident started couponing in earnest only about three years ago, when her husband, Jeremy, went back to school to get his doctorate at Virginia Tech and they had two young children — Hypatia, 3, and Colette, 6 — to feed.

The Internet and shopping blogs such as Southern Savers and Coupon Mom changed the way Carter thought of couponing. She saw how much strategy was involved and began competing with herself to save.

Carter really took the plunge into couponing this past year. The breakthrough came when she was able to buy name-brand makeup for the first time in her life.

“It was nice to finally buy something name-brand because you can afford it. Then you notice the savings.”

With a goal to save 50 percent to 70 percent on a big grocery trip, Carter bets that she can save as much as 30 percent by just using coupons in her binder and not planning at all. She’s close to starting a second binder strictly for food coupons.

In addition to the newspapers she buys each Sunday (she doesn’t print many online coupons), Carter also receives coupons in the mail from her mother, who lives in the Atlanta area, and her father, who lives in Orange. The coupons from Atlanta are especially valuable because coupons from bigger cities tend to carry higher discounts due to the higher cost of living in metropolitan areas.

As for those who believe they don’t have time for couponing?

Carter, who works full time as a lab and studio coordinator in the communications department at Radford University, estimates that she works as many as 100 hours per week when you combine her job and being a mother of two. Yet she still finds time to work with coupons for 16 to 20 hours per week. This would leave her about seven hours to sleep each night.

“You’ve got to save every penny you can. It’s a life skill,” she explains.

Carter has mixed feelings about the TLC show. “I think a lot of those women are taking advantage of the system. Anything taken to extremes ruins it for everyone,” she said.

So she’s developed strong ethics about couponing. Couponers who clear the shelves, make illegal duplicates of coupons and try to scam the system are those who give couponing a bad name, she says.

“Compliment three times more than you complain. Compliment everyone from the clerk to the manager. If they like you, sometimes they’ll help you out.”

She shakes her head when she recounts seeing couponers mistreating store employees over 75 cents. “Stop trying to exploit the system and they’ll meet you halfway,” she explains.

Carter will call ahead when she’s planning a big shopping trip and is against clearing the shelves, even when she finds a great deal.

“I’m never going to need 150 bags of croutons. But even then I still have extras that I’m able to give away to the food pantry. It’s one of my favorite things.”

Carter understands store managers who are forced to implement coupon and merchandise limits, and she appreciates the opportunities these limits give other shoppers. When Carter does have a question for a store manager, she visits during off-hours. Kroger, Wade’s and CVS are a few of her favorite stores because she believes they understand what you’re there for more than other retailers.

Though she does keep a small stockpile of everyday necessities, such as Campbell’s soups, toothpaste and hair care items, Carter shops within reason. She also loves donating extra purchases. Sending beauty and hygiene products to women’s shelters gives her the best feeling.

“You can make a woman feel pretty and special with one luxurious item, like fingernail polish, that cost me nothing.”

The sales-only guy

On the other end of the spectrum, you have Edwards, 66, of Roanoke.

When he was young, Edwards didn’t understand why his dad would open the paper and go straight to the circulars, but once he graduated college he, too, became bargain conscious.

“As soon as coupons became available I used them,” Edwards said. But Edwards doesn’t have a binder, he doesn’t buy multiple Sunday papers, and he doesn’t have a computer.

Edwards retired at 45 as vice president of human resources for Citibank in New York City. Afterward, he and his wife, Isa, moved to a condo at Smith Mountain Lake in 1993. They had no children.

Edwards’ wife was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer after the move. This led the couple to move into Edwards’ current Hunting Hills home, which was still being renovated, so they could be closer to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Isa died in 2006.

After her death, Edwards was involved in grief counseling, which led to an opportunity to lend his smart shopping knowledge to others.

His counselor matched him up with others in the program who needed help with their finances. Edwards would go out shopping with people and help them confront why they were buying certain items, and would then show them how to use coupons, shop based on price points and get the most out of their money.

Edwards has even become a sort of personal shopper for his friends. He often shops for his fiancee, Maggie Drewry, who had rarely used coupons before Edwards came along, as well as his sister, Carole, who is a resident at The Glebe in Botetourt County. He says he enjoys the process.

“After awhile you recognize that it’s not hard. We have a lot of leverage as a consumer,” he explains.

Drewry admits that she clipped her coupons but always ended up leaving them at home. Thanks to Edwards’ help, Drewry estimates she saves about 75 percent on her grocery bills, including food for multiple pets. “It’s been a learning experience for me, and I can’t believe how much you really can save. I don’t understand why people don’t do it because it’s so easy,” she said. “Of course, he’s a patient shopper and I’m not.”

To build his coupon stash, Edwards holds a coupon swap with a few friends.

“I generally benefit from six to seven coupon sets each week,” he said. And with this process, he only has to spend about 30 minutes on Sundays making his shopping lists while cutting and sorting his coupons into a large billfold.

When he’s ready to go shopping, he puts the coupons he plans to use in a smaller coupon folder with his shopping list. But he still carries the larger billfold, in case of unexpected sales.

Much of Edwards’ game is taking advantage of the reduced dairy and produce prices at Super Dollar Discount Foods in Vinton, which stocks multiple private label brands but also accepts manufacturer coupons, and the clearance shelves at Kroger. He also shops there on Tuesdays, when senior citizen shoppers get 5 percent off.

“I can’t pass a Kroger without going in,” Edwards said with a smile. “People think a markdown means something is wrong, but it’s like going to an auction. You never know what you’ll find.”

And on a recent shopping trip he found a lot. Edwards was able to pick up a pound of sugar for 75 cents (originally $2.46), coffee for $2.99 (originally $5.99) and pretzels for 29 cents (originally $1.63) — all without coupons. He bought six bags of coffee and eight bags of pretzels.

“I buy a lot, I don’t buy in bulk,” he clarifies while stocking up. Though he used only two coupons for International Delight creamers on that trip, Edwards was still able to save a total of $28.72 on those three clearance products alone.

“I don’t always buy what I want, I buy what’s on sale,” he said.

Like Carter, Edwards finds it rewarding to make friends at the stores. He knows the Tanglewood Kroger manager well. “It’s nice to be nice. It’s easy and actually makes me feel better,” he said.

Edwards does keep an impressive stockpile and uses that to plan meals. He believes people generally waste a lot of money trying to plan their meals for the week without taking into consideration what they already have in their freezer or pantry.

Carter agrees.

“Everyone is working so hard, but you have to take the time and effort to teach them to save,” she said. “This isn’t about now, it’s about tomorrow or next week. It’d be nice to live in the moment, but you just can’t.”

Come Sunday there will only be one coupon booklet available. It’s a very thick book though, and that’s always nice!

At Kroger, you’ll find big savings in the produce section next week. There will also be new 10/$10 deals.

Office Max is offering big MaxPerks Rewards next week, with some products coming out to a single penny. There will also be some in-store coupons up for grabs.

Staples has some good BOGO deals coming your way. There are also tons of items participating in the Dollar Days sale.

The 3-day sale at Sears will have some great apparel bargains — no coupons necessary.

Belk has loads of coupons on the way, but they’re only good for a short period of time.

Today through Tuesday you’ll get $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent at Kohl’s, and there’s no limit to how much can be earned. On Sunday there will be a coupon you can combine with that promotion for even more savings.

Target is advertising lots of freebies next week.

A.C. Moore is bringing out the Valentine’s goodies next week, and as usual there are plenty of coupons.

Jo-Ann Fabric has a “buy now, save later” promotion starting Sunday, and it should be appealing to the crafty readers.

Michaels is continuing its Dollar Days bargains into next week. There’s also a new batch of coupons.

The CVSCash Card promotion is continuing into next week, so be on the lookout for the special logo when you’re making your purchases at CVS this week.
The retailer is also rolling out its Valentine’s Day merchandise, and will have hundreds in ExtraBucks available.

Walgreens is also offering big register rewards next week, just don’t forget to use your coupons in addition to those!

Be sure to check out the grocery and entertainment sections at Big Lots next week.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

I’m not sure about you, but I’m in a daze after all of the holiday craziness. Now comes the time to worry about returns and using gift cards.

Be sure to take advantage of some of these freebies deals while you’re at it:

Check out this printable coupon from Waffle House, good through Jan. 20, offering free hash browns. This offer is good at participating locations and is for dine-in only.

Hardee’s is offering $1 off any Thickburger combo with this printable coupon, which is good through Dec. 28.

If you haven’t tried out Amazon Video On Demand yet, click here to get a free $5 credit for new customers. This service offers instant streaming of TV shows and movies through Amazon, many of which are 99 cents.

Netflix also has an offer for new customers. Sign up for Netflix now, and you’ll also get a free $10 Papa John’s gift card. Some plans are as low as $7.99 per month. Click here for more details.

Cat owners will appreciate this rebate deal. Arm & Hammer has released a new Try Me Free Rebate for its Ultra Last Baking Soda Coated Clumping Kitty Litter. Purchase the litter from now to March 30 and mail in your receipt and the UPC from the package with this printable rebate form by April 15 to get your check in the mail.

I always have tons of photos after the holidays, so this Walgreens deal is perfect. Through Dec. 31 you can get 25 free prints on Wagreens.com with the code PRINTNOW. By using the ship-to-store option, you’ll also be able to skip shipping costs.
Also, use the code GREAT9 on any additional prints, and they’ll only cost you 9 cents a piece. You must use this code by Dec. 28.

If you haven’t started your after Christmas Thank You cards yet, be sure to check out this offer from Vistaprint. The online retailer is offering 100 free thank you postcards, all you have to pay for is the shipping. What’s even better, is you’ll get to be creative and help design your cards. Be sure to read all the fine print and skip any additional offers to ensure your cards are free.

Know of any great deals happening now? Share them!

Regal Cinemas has a great mobile coupon this week: $2 small popcorn and $2 small drink. Those are some big savings! Click here to sign up for the mobile coupon (you must have a smart phone), which is good through Sunday, Jan. 1.

Also, I’ve noticed that generally the printable email coupons are the same as the mobile coupons, so if you haven’t signed up for those yet do it here.

The Shoptimist is taking a break today after a busy holiday shopping season, but don’t worry! The blog will be back up and running tomorrow.

Christmas is almost here. Have you finished your shopping? No matter what you do, don’t get too comfy this weekend — big sales are coming on Monday.

Unfortunately there are no coupon booklets coming your way this weekend, but the retail deals and coupons are huge.

Stein Mart is having a storewide sale, and their ad also features a coupon good that’s even good on clearance merchandise.

Shoe Carnival is prepping for a big sale, plus there will be a coupon available.

Michaels will have big savings throughout the store starting Monday, plus 4 coupons that begin Monday. Get ready to shop early for the best deals!

Starting Monday, Kmart will have big sales on holiday and apparel merchandise, plus an opportunity to earn some freebies.

The Sears after Christmas sale features huge savings throughout the entire sale. Don’t forget to check the back of the ad — that’s where the coupon is hiding! You’ll need to use it bright and early Monday.

Toys R Us will start a big BOGO sale on Monday on some of their most popular products. Plus, there will be some coupons available for parents.

Fashion Bug’s after Christmas sale features great BOGO bargains.

Macy’s is having a big 2-day after Christmas sale Monday and Tuesday. Almost everything in the store will be on sale, plus coupons will be available.

On Monday, Target will begin a huge clearance event. Prepare to stock up on some items you still need for the winter.

JC Penney will have a big door buster sale Monday morning, and there will be a coupon available for even bigger savings.

Belk’s after Christmas sale is offering huge savings on clearance merchandise, plus coupons available for discounts on purchases storewide.

The Kohl’s ad next week is huge! To get the best deals, prepare to shop as early as Sunday (online).

Walgreens has an ad full of store coupons coming your way.
You’ll also find holiday merchandise on sale and plenty of BOGO deals.

Dick’s Sporting Goods starts their winter sale on Monday. There’s also a coupon available for more savings on select products.

Kroger has tons of goodies on sale next week to help you prep for a New Year’s party. There’s also a special 4-day sale that’s sure to be a hit.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

A Roanoke County woman showed up at the Kroger checkout with so many coupons that she broke the cash register. A Roanoke man, unable to get a raise in three years, has taken on two part-time jobs.

What have you and your family done to cope with the prolonged economic slump that has left more than 25 million people either unemployed or underemployed?

Making It will be an occasional series about creative strategies families are doing to make their way in the economy, featuring tips from folks who perhaps are underemployed or unemployed or working but just barely making it. Tips could include everything from extreme couponing to how to build an emergency fund to batch cooking on weekends to avoid the temptations of eating out to becoming a host family for a disabled adult.

E-mail your stories and strategies to families reporter Beth Macy at beth.macy@roanoke.com by Dec. 31. Include your phone number and a little bit about how you’re making your way in the economy.

Questions? Call 981-3435.

There are two coupon booklets up for grabs this week — Smartsource and Redplum – plus tons of restaurant coupons, like Smokey Bones, Longhorn Steakhouse, Subway, Chuck E. Cheese and more.

Target’s Big Toy Event means tons of toys are buy 1, get 1 50% off.
Other bargains throughout the store include a 4-pack of iTunes gift cards for $54 ($60 value), boxed chocolates 2/$3, holiday partyware for $2, 30% off all holiday electrical needs, women’s V-neck sweaters for $8.99 and kids’ fleece sleep pants for $6.

JC Penney has new salon coupons, including deals for first-time and existing clients. There’s an additional coupon on the back offering discounts on styling tools and salon retail purchases.

Sears has a friends and family savings pass good today through Tuesday, and it will save you an extra 20% off regular, sale and clearance clothing, intimate apparel, accessories, fragrances and cosmetics, or an extra 10% off regular sale and clearance fine jewelry, watches, housewares, bed & bath, window fashions, mattresses, recliners, rugs and luggage.

Kroger is having a meat sale this week, and Tyson split chicken breasts, drumsticks and thighs are 99 cents/lb., boneless pork loin for $2.49/lb., boneless New York strip for $4.99/lb., and frozen Tyson chicken breasts, tenderloins, thighs or wings are buy 1, get 1 free.
During the Cart Buster Savings Event you’ll find deals like Kroger fruit 10/$10, Fuze drinks 10/$10, Manwich and Chef Boyardee Pasta 10/$10, Birds Eye Vegetables 3/$5, Kroger vegetables 5/$3, Lean Cuisine or Stouffer’s entrees 4/$10, Powerade for 69 cents each and more.

Office Max has some nice buy 2, get 1 free deals this week, including all holiday letterhead and greeting cards, all shipping boxes, bubble wrap and packing peanuts, all holiday gift wrap, all Scotch tape and all mailing envelopes and Avery labels.

Michaels is having a Christmas blowout sale, and you can save up to 50% off candles and candleholders, wall and tabletop decor, florals and containers, lights, ribbons, bows, crafts, cards and ornaments.
There are also coupons available for 20% off your entire purcahse including sale items (today only) and 40% off any regular priced item.

Fashion Bug is having a mix & match gift sale, and when you buy 1 participating product you’ll get the second for 60% off. Also, on Saturday, Dec. 10, you’ll get 40% off original and red ticket prices — no exclusions.
Both sales can be combined with the coupon, which is good for $10 off a purchase of $25 or more.

Kohl’s has tons of 2-day specials today and Monday. In addition to the sale prices, you can use the savings pass to take an additional 20% off everything when you spend $100 or more.

Kmart shoppers will be excited to see all the store coupons available this week. Remember to combine them with manufacturer coupons for the best deal!
The coupons include Progresso chicken noodle or clam chowder soups for 99 cents, Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix for 99 cents, Queen Anne cherry cordials for 99 cents, select Hershey’s holiday chocolate for $2, buy 1 Schick disposable razor get 1 Edge or Skintimate shave gel or cream free, buy 1 Conair hair appliance gift set get 1 Scunci hair accessory free, DiHard batteries for $4, and Sauve body wash for 99 cents.

Belk is having a Christmas sale this week, and the best deals will be between today and Tuesday. During these days, you can also use the coupons available (2) good for an extra 15% off a single sale item, or 10% off home and shoes.

AC Moore has great deals on all kinds of stocking stuffers for kids. The entire stock of Crayola and Thomas & Friends toys are 50% off, and other kid-friendly goodies are between $5.99 and $19.99.
Additionally, most holiday-themed items are 40 to 50% off.
The coupons this week offer 50% off any regular priced papercrafting item, 25% off your total regular & sale purchase of frames, 60% off custom framing, 50% off any regular priced item, and 25% off your entire purchase including sale items (Sunday only).

Joann Fabric has most of its holiday-themed fabrics and decor 50 to 60% off this week. Also, Wednesday (Dec. 7) is Senior Citizen Discount Day, and seniors will receive 20% off their total purchase.
There are 2 coupons: one good for 40% off a regular priced item, and one for 50% off a custom framing order.
Friday through Sunday (Dec. 9 – 11) is the Super Weekend Sale, and you’ll find even more savings on fabrics, sewing tools, patterns, Christmas merchandise and more. There’s also a coupon good for 50% off a regular priced item.

Walgreens is offering Jingle Cash on select purchases. Spend $30, get $5 back; spend $50, get $10 back; spend $75, get $15 back; spend $100, get $20 back — then use the Jingle Cash on your shopping trip next week.
Some of the best deals throughout the store include L’Oreal and Maybelline cosmetics buy 1, get 1 50% off (plus coupons are available), Kleenex tissues buy 1, get 1 free, breakfast goods (like eggs, sausage, English muffins) for 99 cents, tons of deals on Christmas candies + in-store and manufacturer coupons that can be applied, holiday tins and containers for 99 cents, a store coupon good for 29 cent Sharpie markers, and lots of BOGO deals on toys.
Don’t forget to combine your register rewards, store and manufacturer coupons.

The free gift card promotion is still running this week at CVS, so reach your $30 on select purchases and you’ll get to pick out a free $10 gift card.
Some of best deals throughout the store include Neutrogena and L’Oreal skin care buy 1, get 1 50% off, free candy canes (after ExtraBucks), $3 in ExtraBucks when you buy 3 American Greetings cards, $10 in ExtraBucks when you buy $50 in iTunes gift cards, select grocery items 10/$10 and Hallmark boxed cards buy 1, get 1 50% off.

Believe it or not, Toys R Us is claiming that it’s having its biggest Christmas sale ever this week. All video games and accessories are buy 1, get 1 50% off, select movies are buy 1, get 1 50% off, and there are tons of other big bargains on popular brands like Disney, LEGO, Barbie and more. You’ll also receive 10% back on holiday purchases when you spend $200 or more.

Macy’s has a new WOW Pass out this week, and it will save you an extra 20% off select and clearance apparel and jewelry, 15% off sale and clearance shoes, coats, suits, dresses, intimates, suit separates, sportcoats and select home items, or 10% off sale and clearance watches and electronics. The pass is only good through tomorrow, though, so go quick!

Look out for the Bed Bath & Beyond flier, which has a big coupon good for 20% off a single item. This coupon doesn’t expire until Dec. 26.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

I know Black Friday is looming, but don’t overlook these deals and opportunities to save. Scroll below for updates.

If you’re on Valley View Mall’s email list, you know that they send out deals and coupons from time to time. Here’s the latest batch:
*Printable coupon good for $10 off of a $50 purchase at Aeropostale. Good through Wednesday (Nov. 23)
*Printable coupon good for $4 off of a full set of acrylic nails, $7 off of a fill free design or full set silkwrap, or $2 off of a wax at A.T. Nails. Good through Wednesday.
*Printable coupon good for 20% off any purchase at Ben & Jerry’s. Good through Wednesday.
*Printable coupon for a free Crash & Burn scarf with any Crash & Burn purchase at Buckle. No expiration date noted.
*Printable coupon for an additional 10% off of sale denim at Buckle. No expiration date noted.
*Printable coupon for a free pair of Rock Revival headphones with the purchase of a regular priced Rock Revival jean at Buckle. No expiration date noted.
*Printable coupon good for $5 off of a $25 purchase at Build-a-Bear. Good through Dec. 31
*Printable coupon good for 25% off accessories at Cellular Express. Good through Wednesday.
*Printable coupon good for a free Chick-fil-A sandwich with the purchase of any combo 1 – 9 at Chick-fil-A. Good through Wednesday.
*Printable coupon good for a free regular sized drink with purchase of one item, two item, or three item plate at Fortune Express. Good through Wednesday.
*Printable coupon good for 20% off any CD or DVD regularly priced $12.99 and up at f.y.e. Good through Wednesday.
*Printable coupon good for 25% off a regular priced purchase at Gap. No expiration date noted.
*Printable coupon good for $5 off of a $25 purchase at GNC. No expiration date noted.

*At the New River Valley Mall, you can use this printable coupon to get $1 off any ice cream treat and $3 off any ice cream cake at Ben & Jerry’s.

*Check out this Yankee Candle printable coupon offering two free large candle tumblers when you buy two. This coupon is good through Sunday (Nov. 27), and can be used at Yankee Candle stores or retailers. I know Bed, Bath & Beyond sells these candles, so try stacking this coupon with one of their percent or dollar off coupons for the best deal!

*Coupons for produce, meat and dairy products are hard to come by, so be sure you “like” the Incredible Edible Egg’s Facebook page where you’ll be able to print a coupon good for 55 cents off two-dozen eggs. This is great for holiday baking!

*AARP is a great option for seniors to earn some special perks. Currently, the organization is offering a free one-year membership when you sign up here. If you’re already a memeber, your membership will be extended for one year at no cost.

*Now through Dec. 24 you can use this printable coupon at Bath & Body to earn a free item (up to $13) of your choice with any $10 purchase.

I’ll be updating this post over the next few days as deals continue to come out, so keep checking back!

[UPDATE: 2:30 p.m., Monday]

*”Like” the La Creme Facebook page and you’ll get a rebate offer to try the product for free. “Try me free” rebates are some of my favorite. It’s a great way to try new products, and you have nothing to lose.

*For a limited time (until the print limit is reached), coupons.com is offering unusual coupons for American Greetings wrapping paper ($1 off), Hasbro KRE-O Construction sets ($5 off) and Easy Bake Oven (free refill pack with the purchase of an Easy Bake Oven). You may need to try the zip code 90210 to access this deal.

*”Like” the Hallmark Facebook page and you can access a printable coupon good for $5 off of a $10 purchase. This coupon is good through Dec. 4, but there’s only a limited number available so go quick!

*”Like” the Scrabble Facebook page and you can access a printable coupon good for $5 off of the purchase of Scrabble Flash, Simon Flash or Yahtzee Flash games from Hasbro. This coupon is good through Dec. 4. You may be able to combine this coupon with some Black Friday toy sales — give it a try!

*Currently, Pottery Barn Teen has various lunch boxes, laptop covers, back packs and more for as much as75% off + free shipping. Some of these products are as low as $4.99, so consider using them as gifts or stocking up for the next school year. Note: Personalization is extra.

*Fans of Starbucks will appreciate this deal. Click here to access a rebate form, which you can turn in in exchange for a $5 gift card after you’ve purchased three packages of Starbucks coffee or Starbucks VIA Ready Brew. Your purchases must be made by Dec. 31 and be done in one transaction, but you can mix and match the products.

*Today through Wednesday you can get 20% off everything in-store and online at The Children’s Place. Click here to access the printable coupon, or use the code THANKS at checkout online.

*Click here to access a printable coupon from Family Dollar offering $5 off of a $25 purchase. The coupon is good today and tomorrow only, and there are some exclusions.

*Send a Denny’s eCard to one of your friends, and in return they’ll send you and your friend a printable coupon good for a free Red Velvet Pancake Puppies Sundae. Everyone wins!

*”Like” the CVS Facebook page and you’ll be emailed a 20% off shopping pass good through Thursday (Nov. 24). Sale items are excluded, and the coupon can only be used/printed once.

*Visit the TGI Fridays Facebook page to access a printable coupon good for a free appetizer for groups of 3 or more. This coupon is valid until Dec. 31.

*Through Dec. 2 you can get a free coffee at Waffle House with this printable coupon.

[UPDATE: 5 p.m., Monday]

*Here is another Yankee Candle offer, good for $10 off of a $25 purchase. This printable coupon is good through Dec. 4.

*Disney just released a printable coupon good for $5 off the Blu-ray or DVD combo pack of “Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Special Edition.” This coupon is good through Sunday (Nov. 27).

*Click here for a printable coupon good for $5 off of blu-ray or DVD copy of “Super 8.” This offer expires Sunday (Nov. 27).

*Staples has a great printable coupon available for a free eco bag. Once you pick up your bag, everything you can fit in it will be an additional 15% off. There are some exclusions, but it doesn’t say anything about sale or clearance items, so try it out on those! This coupon is good through Wednesday (Nov. 23).

*Click here to check out various coupons available for KFC. The printable coupons are good through Nov. 30, and offer deals like $3 off of a 12-piece meal, a 16 piece feast for $29.99 and a free large Homestyle Side. This is great if you’re busy prepping your kitchen for holiday cooking!

[UPDATE: 4 p.m., Tuesday]

* The Regal Cinemas mobile coupon for this week is a $2 Zap Pack (which includes popcorn, a small drink and fruit snacks). Visit the Regal Cinemas Facebook page to enter your phone number and receive your coupon, which is valid through Nov. 27. Unfortunately, you must have a smart phone to use this deal.

*Check out the Campbell’s Kitchen website, where you can find printable coupons for Campbell’s condensed cooking soups, Campbell’s condensed soups, Swanson Flavor Boost, Swanson Broth or Stock, Eight O’Clock Coffee and various sizes of V8 Vegetable Juice. You can save up to $10 with these coupons, but you need to print them before they disappear!

*Here’s a fun freebie for the holidays. Sign-up here for a free personalized video from Santa. Just fill out a form with some basic information and you’ll receive a message back from the big man himself. There are options for messages to both kids and adults.

*If you’re a fan of People Magazine, be sure to flip through and find the coupon good for $18 puffer vests at Aeropostale in this month’s issue. The coupon is good for one day only, Black Friday (Nov. 25).

[UPDATE: 11 a.m., Wednesday]

*Scholastic is offering 20% off now through Dec. 31 with the code JOY20. This is a great opportunity to stock up on books and DVDs for your kids. Also, you’ll get free shipping on your order once the pre-discount price reaches $25.

*Working Person’s Store is offering a free $20 eGift Card with the purchase of any Carhartt outerwear. Many of the jackets and coats are on special right now, some for as low as $69.99 (usually $80) + free shipping. On top of that, you can find multiple shirts for under $20, making them free when you use your gift card.
To get the free gift card, you’ll need to add the outerwear and a $20 gift card to your cart. The gift card code will be emailed to you shortly after your purchase goes through.

*”Like” Crayola on Facebook and you’ll gain access to printable coupons for the next four weeks. The coupons this week are as high as $3 off

*Most stores don’t have coupons to combine with their Black Friday sales — but Kohl’s does! Click here to print a coupon good for an extra 15% off everything now through Sunday. You can also use the code GOBBLE15 if you’re shopping online.

You will receive up to two coupon booklets in the paper today: one SmartSource and one Redplum. They’re both stocked with coupons that will come in handy with any holiday cooking you’re prepping to do.

You could also receive restaurant fliers, all containing coupons, for Outback Steakhouse, Logan’s Roadhouse and Smokey Bones.

Toys R Us sent out their big toy book last weekend, so now it’s Walmart and Target’s turn.
Check out Walmart’s toy selection, and remember to use the Christmas Price Guarantee through Dec. 25!

Target has a big toy book, too, and there are over $350 of coupons inside. The prices in this book are good through Nov. 23, which is just before Black Friday.
Some of the best deals at Target throught the rest of the store this week will be on Blu-ray movies, you’ll get a free $10 gift card when you buy two select titles, and apparel. Cifco mix & match items for kids are $4.50, sweaters for girls are $15, skirts and pants for kids are $12, and Merona wool-blend peacoats for women are only $30.

Autumn crafts and decor are a distant memory at AC Moore, Michaels and Joann Fabric. Now is the time for greenery, ornaments and other wintery crafts.

Michaels has their Christmas trees $80 to $100 off. Christmas trees sell fast when there’s a good sale, so go early if you’re interested. Christmas ornaments and floral picks are 40% off, and holiday ribbon is 50% off.
For 5 days only, today through Thursday, solid color ribbon spools are 4/$1, Christmas stock paper is 6/$1, foam brushes are 20/$1 and christmas stems and bushes by Ashland are 99 cents.  Pre-lit, 4 ft. trees are only $19.99, bakeware is buy 2, get 1 free and Christmas village collections are 50% off.
Of course there are coupons, too: One for 50% off a regular priced item today through Thursday, one for 25% off your entire purchase Nov. 11 & 12, 25% off your entire frame purchase and 25% off a custom framing order Nov. 6 through 12.

AC Moore is having a big 4-day sale with select frame 60% off, the entire stock of Crayola 50% off, select garlands and wreaths for $1.99 and Poinsettia pots for $3.99.
All week winter stems, fashion and velvet ribbons and bows, Christmas tabletop and wall decor and ornaments are 50% off. Goods for cake and candy making will be 30 to 40% off all week, too. Christmas papercrafting, holiday arrangements, wreaths and winter baskets will be 40% off.
There’s also information about the store’s new rewards program, and coupons offering 25% off your total purchase tonight only, 40% off any regular priced item today through Wednesday and 50% off any regular priced item Thursday through Saturday.

Joann Fabric is having a Veteran’s Day sale, and all week anyone who can present proof of military service, past or present, will receive 20% off their total purchase.
Plenty of holiday items are bargains here too. Gift wrap and ribbon spools, Christmas bushes, garlands and picks, outdoor decor and ornaments are all 50% off. Various fabrics will also be on sale for 25 to 50% off, including fleece prints.
You’ll have coupons for 40% off any regular priced item, 10% off your total purchase and 50% off your custom framing order, but remember that Joann takes competitors coupons as well!

Big Lots has a special deal for Veterans on Nov. 11 — 10% off your entire purcahse with a Military ID.
Other deals throughout the week include DVD titles for $2.88, Christmas trees from $44 to $60, Christmas lights from $1.88 to $9, select video games for Wii, Xbox and PS3 for $10 and various brand-name toys and games for only $10.

Belk’s Veteran’s Day sale includes a coupon for $10 off your first $50 or more on regular or sale priced merchandise today through Thursday. Red dot clearance is 65% or more off original ticketed price, and various apparel for the family 40 to 50% off throughout the store. Holiday dinnerware and decor will be 30 to 50% off.

JC Penney is claiming to have “The Biggest Sale of the All” today and Monday – hopefully that’s true! Everything in the store is on sale, plus there’s a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $25 or more with very limited exclusions, or 10% off all furniture and mattresses.
Some of the sale items include Okie Dokie kids’ clothes for $5.99, boys’ and girls’ Arizona tops and jeans 40 to 50% off, women’s dresses 40 to 50% off and men’s Stafford shirts for only $14.99.

Toys R Us has tons of great deals this week, and on top of that tons of opportunities to earn freebies with purchase. Board games range from $1 to $20, and there are buy 1, get 1 50% off deals on play sets like Mega Bloks, Totally Me!, real food sets and more. There are too many free gifts with purchase to cover, but I’ll just say that there’s probably something for every kid.
Don’t forget the coupon on the cover offering a $10 gift card with a qualifying purchase of $75 or more.

Walgreens has tons of in-store coupons available in their ad this week, and many of the sale items have manufacturer coupons available, too. Remember to stack those in-store and manufacturer coupons for the best deal! Some of the top bargains include Progresso soups 4/$5, Scotch tape for 99 cents (gift wrapping season is coming!), Renuzit air fresheners 3/$1.99 and various kitchen staples for only 99 cents.

The free gift card promotion continues through this week at CVS, so be aware of what items you need to spend $30 on to get your free $10 card. Other good deals throughout the store this week include various grocery items (like Gatorade, 7Up, Emerald Nuts and Bumble Bee tuna) 10/$10, Jif peanut butter or Smucker’s fruit spreads 2/$2, an automatic free $10 gift card with the purchase of an Entertainment Coupon Savings Book, $3 in ExtraBucks with the purchase of 3 American Greetings cards, and buy 1, get 1 50% off all Neutrogena skin care and cosmetics.
If you’ve stocked up on diaper coupons, there’s a great chance to save. Buy 6 jumbo packs of Huggies, CVS brand, Luvs or Pampers diapers and you’ll get the 7th free.

Staples and Office Max both have some great deals $5 and under this week
At Office Max you’ll find binders, legal pads, desk pads and peel-to-seal envelopes for $5, Scotch tape 3-packs or Post-It Note 4-packs, Pentel pens, Scotch shipping tape and Office Max envelopes for $3, and Scotch tape designer despensers, Expo markers and Post-It 2-packs for $1.

Staples is offering composition books, fashion notebooks and dry-erase erasers for $1, Clorox wipes, Scotch super glue 4-packs and dry-erase board cleaner for $2, cork tile 4-packs, Post-It 12-packs, Sharpie 12-packs and Expo washable dry-erase marker 6-packs for $5.
Also, there are various mix-and-match buy 3, get 1 free deals for $5 and under on the back of the ad.

Kroger has a new batch of items participating in its buy 10, save $5 Mega Event, including Del Monte vegetables, Campbell’s cream of mushroom or chicken soups, Swanson broth, Steamfresh veggies, Pepsi sodas, Kraft salad dressing and Kellogg’s and Quaker cereals.
There’s also a sale on packaged meat, including Oscar Mayer, Gunnoe’s and Kroger brand products.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

You will receive up to two coupon booklets in the paper Sunday, as well as up to three restaurant fliers containing coupons.

Toys R Us sent out their big toy book last weekend, so now it’s Walmart and Target’s turn.
If you buy from Walmart, remember to use the Christmas Price Guarantee through Dec. 25!

Some of the best deals at Target throught the rest of the store this week will be on entertainment and apparel for the family.

Autumn crafts and decor are a distant memory at AC Moore, Michaels and Joann Fabric. Now is the time for greenery, ornaments and other wintery crafts. Of course, all three will have coupons available, too.

Big Lots has a special deal for Veterans on Nov. 11, so be sure to stop by and take advantage of the savings.
Other deals throughout the week include entertainment products, and some Christmas decor items.

Belk’s Veteran’s Day sale includes sales throughout the store, plus a coupon for additional savings.

JC Penney is claiming to have “The Biggest Sale of the All” on Sunday. That’s very possible, with almost everything in the store on sale, plus a coupon.

Toys R Us has tons of great deals next week, and on top of that there will be tons of opportunities to earn freebies with purchase. There’s also a coupon to combine with all of those sale prices.

Walgreens has tons of in-store coupons available in their ad next week, and many of the sale items have manufacturer coupons available, too. Remember to stack those in-store and manufacturer coupons for the best deal!

The free gift card promotion continues through next week at CVS, so keep an eye out for the new items you’ll need to spend $30 on to get your free $10 card.
If you’ve stocked up on diaper coupons, there will be a great chance to save here.

Staples and Office Max both have some great deals $5 and under next week. There haven’t been sales like this here since back to school time. Seems like a long time ago now, doesn’t it?

Kroger has a new batch of items participating in its buy 10, save $5 Mega Event next week. Think about what holiday cooking needs you’ll have in the coming weeks before shopping!

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

With the holiday season coming, you start seeing gift sets pop up in retailers more and more. Walmart and Target generally have tons of these filled with all kinds of goodies, but this year you could possibly snag one for free.

Here’s the deal:

An example of a Pantene set that can be found at Target.

Both retailers are marketing gift sets, Walmart with Febreze and Target with Pantene, that include magazine subscriptions. However, you can opt out of the magazine subscription in most cases with a card found inside the gift pack. Follow the directions, and send in your receipt with the card and you’ll get a rebate for cash back.

Both baskets run about $9.99. You can find the gift baskets on Target’s website, but they are sold out right now. Walmart doesn’t seem to have the baskets online.

Check your local stores for other deals like this. Don’t assume the pack will have a rebate in it, but I know for sure that these two do. It looks like the common thing these rebate-eligible baskets offer is magazine subscriptions, so if you find one promoting that then chances are you’ve found yourself a deal!

Have you found these gift sets or any similar sets locally?

*Note: Target’s website has been on the fritz for the past 2 days because of the $5 off online purchase offer, which is good through Saturday. Use the TGT75HFN to get this deal.

This is the last full week before Halloween, so you’ll find sales on candy and other holiday related products almost everywhere you go this week.

There are up to two coupon booklets that could be coming your way this weekend: SmartSource and Redplum. You might find a flier for O’Charley’s with a $5 coupon, as well.

Toys R Usis offering a free Little Tikes toy up to $24.99 with any Little Tikes purchase of $24.99, so think about picking up a couple toys for the holidays. Also, all Halloween books, Mega Bloks Halo construction sets, Breyer horses, Melissa & Doug puzzles, Fisher-Price TRIO construction sets and NERF blasters are buy 1, get 1 50% off.
You’ll find Halloween candy as low as $1.99, and all Halloween costumes and accessories are 40% off this week. .

Kmart has all Halloween costumes 50% off this week, and all snack-size candy is 2/$5 (remember to use any manufacturer coupons too).
The retailer has also decided to double any manufacturer coupons up to 99 cents on grocery and health/beauty items through Saturday (Oct. 29). Usually stores only double up to 50 cents, so that means a lot of savings!

 Dick’s Sporting Goods  has all Field & Stream hunting apparel and boots for 25% off this week. Additionally, all Field & Stream and Wigwam socks are buy 1, get 1 50% off.

JC Penney Salonhas a new batch of coupons good on products and services. If  you’re considering trying a new salon, check out the coupon good for a $20 cut & style. Haircare is buy 2, get 1 free, and you may be able to combine that with the coupon on the back good for $5 off a retail purchase of $35 or more.

Rack Room Shoes has everyday savings of buy one pair, get one 50% off, but this week there’s also a coupon good for $10 off of a $60 purchase.

Walgreens has some great prices on Halloween items this week, but go early because they’ll sell fast. Clip the in-store coupons good for $5 off costumes, fun or snack size candy for $1.99, a 69 cent trick-or-treat bag, and 4/$1 votive candles. It looks like their stock of candy is on sale, and some of it will even earn you register rewards. Just remember to combine all of these sales and rewards with any manufacturer coupons you have saved, too.

Joann Fabric  has most fall and Halloween merchandise 40 to 60% off, but you’ll also find an early sale on Christmas products. Christmas wreaths, bushes, stems and garlands are 30% off, and cinnamon-scented pine cones are 2/$10.
There are coupons available for 40% off a regular priced item, and 60% off a custom framing order. Remember that Joann takes competitors coupons, too!

AC Moore has their entire stock of fall floral and Halloween decor 50 to 75% off, so consider stocking up for next year.
Tons of crafting products for kids are also on sale. The entire stock of Crayola is 50% off, the entire stock of Melissa and Doug products is 50% off, white T-shirts are 5/$10, the entire stock of science kits or Scene-A-Rama is 40% off and the entire stock of Chuggington trains and accessories is buy 1, get 1 free..
Christmas products are on sale already, too. Ready-to-decorate wreaths are $3.99, mini trees and ornaments are 40% off, and pine cones and cinnamon sticks are only $2.99.
There are coupons available good for 57% off of a custom framing purchase, 40% off any regular priced item (starts Tuesday) and 50% off any regular priced item for today and Monday only.

Of course Michaels also has their Halloween and fall merchandise up to 60% off this week, but there’s a special sale for beaders. Bead Gallery strung beads and Bead Landing glass beads are 50% off, and other bead collections are 30 to 40% off. Spend $25 or more in the jewelry department and you’ll be rewarded with a free gift — a jewelry travel pouch valued at $10.
There are also coupons available good for 10% off your entire purchase from 4 to 8 p.m. tonight, 40% off any regular priced item all week, 25% off your entire regular priced purchase on Saturday and 25% off your entire purchase of frames all week.

JC Penney is offering an extra 15% off all regular, sale and clearance prices when you shop today and tomorrow. You’ll get 20% off if you use a JC Penney Rewards credit card.
Even if you can’t make it to the store that soon, there are plenty of deals throughout the week.
Coats for the family are 50 to 60% off, select watches are up to 40% off, men’s Stafford dress shirts are as low as $15.99, baby and toddler Okie Dokie outfits are as low as $4.79 and kids’ Arizona denim is as low as $15.99.

Fashion Bug is having a big fall sale this week. All tops and sweaters and boots will be $10 off, all pants and jackets $15 off, all dresses $20 off and all coats $25 off. Remember to use the coupon on the back of the ad and you’ll earn $10 off a purchase of $25 or more through Nov. 19.
Shop between today and Friday (Oct. 28), and you’ll receive a Halloween shopping back. Bring this bag back next Saturday or Sunday (Oct. 29 and 30), and you’ll receive an extra 10% off your purchase. As the ad points out, combine this deal with the coupon for the most savings.

CVS is following the trend of blowing out Halloween items, and you’ll find a lot of good prices on candy (remember to combine any manufacturer coupons with the sale and ExtraBucks rewards), 25% off costumes, make up and accessories, and a great sale on carving tools — they’re free when you factor in an ExtraBucks reward. 
You can earn free gift cards to select retailers when you spend $30 or more on specially marked items. Some participating products include Cheez-It crackers, Fritos and Cheetos, Kraft  macaroni products,  Sally Henson beauty tools, nail color and treatments, Scott paper products and Duracell batteries.
One other important deal: You’ll receive $10 in ExtraBucks when you buy $50 worth of iTunes gift cards.

For two-days you can get extra savings at Sears on sleepwear and robes, Joe Boxer velour pants and hoodies, long-sleeve henleys for men and Wolverine men’s workboots. You’ll find Levis, fall apparel for kids, intimates, basics for men and women and coats for 40 to 60% off. One nice perk is that there’s no coupon necessary for these savings.

During Staples Dollar Days HP photo paper, Breast Cancer Awareness writing pads, steno books and expanding envelopes will be $1. HP multipurpose paper, Z-grip pens, catalog envelopes and dry-erase markers will be $2. 
There are also some coupons tucked inside good for $50 off a chair of $175 or more, $100 of a chair of $275 or more, 30% off any copy & print purchase of $30 or more and $30 off any HP inkjet printer at $199 or more.

Target has various Halloween candies on sale, treat bags for $2, head-and-tail sets for $8, makeup tubes for $1, and kid’s costumes for as low as $10. 
You can earn free gift cards with the purchase of a Nintendo 3DS game systems ($25 card), “Battlefield 3″ and any Dr. Pepper 12-pack ($10 card), an RCA Blue0ray player and “Spooky Buddies” Blu-ray ($10 card), RCA 5-disk CD changer and “Kidz Bop Halloween Party CD” ($10 card) and select dog and cat items ($5 card).
There are some great prices on apparel, like: Merona socks and tights for $7 each, Mossimo V-neck Tees for women for $6, women’s scuff slippers for $5, toddler girls’ flats for $10 and boys’ Cherokee long-sleeve tees for $6.

Big Lots is cutting the price on their Halloween and fall-themed products, and you’ll find Halloween party favors and paper supplies 2/$7, Halloween candy for $2.50 to $3 and all costumes and decor 30% off.
There are some good deals in grocery, too, like Campbell’s soup for $1 each or 4/$3, Hunt’s tomatoes for $1 and Little Debbie Big Packs for $3.

Kroger  is having a big meat sale this week. You’ll find an early sale on turkeys for 79 cents/lb., split chicken breasts 99 cents/lb., and Ball Park Franks buy 1, get 1 free. 
There’s also a big new batch of 10/$10 deals. Some of the participating products include Kroger breads, Campbell’s soup, Crest toothpaste, Hamburger Helper, Chobani yogurt, Chef Boyardee, Snack Packs and more.

Remember, all of these ads may not appear in your paper. However, many retailers post their ads online, so always check there if you’re interested in finding out more details. You can also get printable coupons at both SmartSource and Redplum websites.

Pepsico Moments to Save (a new insert by filled with Pepsico products), Everyday Saver, SmartSource, P&G Brandsaver and Redplum all make appearances today. You’ll also find an insert with an O’Charley’s coupon, too.

Kroger begins a big sale in the meat department today. For the next week , you’ll find great deals on meat products like Oscar Mayer Lunchables (7/$7), Ball Park Franks ($1.97), boneless pork loins ($1.97/lb.), Tyson boneless, skinless chicken breasts ($1.97/lb.) and much more.
You can also rack up the fuel points this week. Earn double points on items such as Land O Lakes butter, Coca Cola and Pepsi soft drinks, Hot Pockets, Cheetos and Fritos, Kroger vegetables and more. You can also continue to earn 4 times the fuel points when you buy select gift cards.

Anyone shopping for appliances and electronics needs to check out  HH Gregg. Tons of items are on sale, and then there are coupons available for various levels spent — up to an additional $300 off.

The Office Max Save-A-Thon continues into this week, and the best deal I saw was the $10 discount you’ll receive when purchasing 2 iTunes $25 gift cards. That’s $10 in free music!

Toys R Us  has many LEGO construction sets and games 30% off, and free Fisher Price toys with select purchases this week. If you’re really stocking up for the holidays, use the $10 coupon on the cover off of any purchase $75 or more.

Belk is having a home sale this week, and you’ll get bonus buys today through Tuesday. These special buys include towels for only $6.99, an extra 10% off all Presto electronics, 60% off cutlery sets, comforter sets for $49.99 to $69.99, 60% off the entire stock of leisure luggage and 50% off the entire stock of Home Accents Christmas decor and ornaments (is it already that time??). Throughout the rest of the week you’ll find 25% off the entire stock of luxury bedding, 25 to 50% off  the entire stock of towels, 30 to 50% off the entire stock of pillows, 50% off the entire stock of luggage and 25 to 40% off small kitchen appliances.
Don’t forget the coupon on the cover good for an extra 15% off your entire purchase of regular and sale home purchases (through Tuesday only).

Kmart has a lot of items in the grocery and pharmacy departments 10/$10 this week, including Snack Packs, Hunt’s pasta sauce, SunnyD, Gatorade, Softsoap, Colgate tootpaste, and Butterball turkey bacon. Halloween costumes are 30% off, plus clearance toys are up to an additional 50% off. Spend $25 on Barbie products and you’ll get a free Barbie doll ($15.99 value).

Petsmart doesn’t want to leave the pets out of any Halloween festivities. Dog and cat costumes are up to 30% off, Halloween treats and rawhides are $1.99, and Halloween dog toys are $3.99 to $4.99. Throughout the store you’ll find cat beds, litter boxes, and furniture 20% off, Milk-Bone, Purina, Beggin’ Strips and Busy Bone dog treats 3/$9.99 and pet food up to 20% off.

Hamrick’s is having a “sportwear spectacular,” and with that you’ll find women’s and men’s sportswhere for up to 20% off. Additionally, there’s a coupon available for 15% off any one regular, sale OR clearance item. Throughout the store, you’ll also find ladies’ sleepwear, handbags, jewelry and men’s Chaps sports wear 20% off.

Walgreens and CVS both have a lot of opportunities to rack up on register rewards this week. Combine that offer with any manufacturer coupons you have and there are some great deals.
CVS has Puffs tissues for 99 cents, NyQuil and DayQuil products 2/$8, Halloween costumes 25% off, most Halloween candy is on sale (plus you can earn $5 in ExtraBucks for spending $12 on select brands), and tons of pharmacy items buy 1, get 1 50% off.
Walgreens has novelty Halloween candy for 39 cents, a coupon offering 25 free photo prints with the purchase of 25, 25% off all Halloween costumes , and $4 in register rewards for buying Venus Embrace or Gillette Fusion Proglide razors.

Joann Fabric, A.C. Moore and Michael’s are all continuing to push their Halloween and fall-themed products this week.
At Michaels most Halloween merchandise is at least 40% off, and most fall decor is 40 to 50% off. Additionally, there’s a coupon for 40% off a regular priced item.
At A.C. Moore the entire stock of Halloween and fall decor is 50% off, and the entire stock of wicker is 40% off. If you can find something in the store that isn’t on sale, remember to clip the coupon good for 50% off a regular priced item.
Joann Fabric has Halloween Inspirations indoor decor and entertaining goods, carvable pumpkins and carving accessories, Foodcrafting supplies and Halloween yard stakes all 50% off. Additionally, autumn-themed florals are 50% off, and Wilton Halloween Foodcrafting supplies are 30% off.  Starting Friday (Oct. 7) all red tag apparel, quilting and home decor fabrics will be 50% off, and there’s a second coupon good for 50% off a regular priced item for Friday and Saturday only (there’s also one that’s good all week).

Roanokers, the Kohl’s ad is here! To celebrate the grand opening, everything in the store is an extra 15, 20 0r 30% off. Also, for every $50 you spend you’ll get $10 in Kohl’s cash. Go check out the new location!

Check out the Target ad and you’ll see you can earn gift cards with the purchase of some popular items.
*A $5 card with the purchase of two Gain, Downy or Tide laundry products, Charmin toilet paper, Bounty paper towels or Iams dog food
*A $5 card with the purchase of any 3 Kotex products
*A $5 card with the purchase of any 2 Huggies or Pampers big packs
*A $15 card with the purchase of a Crock-Pot Triple Dipper
*A $20 card with the purchase of a Eureka AirSpeed vacuum, Shark Professional Steam Pocket mop or Shark Navigator
*A $50 card with the purchase of an Oreck XL vacuum
*A $20 card with the purchase of a Nintendo SDi XL
*A $10 card with the purchase of Tetrix for Nintendo3DS and Dark Souls, NBA 2K12 or Rage for Xbox and PS3
*A $5 card with the purchase of Scotty McCreery’s new CD
Also, SmartWater and VitaminWater are on sale for $1 each, and when you buy 4 you’ll get 1 free.

This past February, I was invited to join e-Rewards, a survey program that allows users to earn rewards for participating in market research surveys.

I was invited via email after completing a few call-in receipt surveys by the retailer Express.

While I’m a frequent Express shopper, and often complete their register surveys to earn a percentage off my next purchase, I was skeptical of the program. While illegitimate paid survey programs can spam your inbox or be seen as flashy ads online, you rarely hear about a legitimate program.

 But after some research, I decided to give it a try. The company didn’t want any more of my personal information than the average website, and I saw that it had good reviews from other users after a quick Google search.

 Within 24 hours, I was receiving emails offering me anywhere from 25 cents to $10 in e-Rewards currency for taking surveys.

One advantage to working with e-Rewards is the profile I filled out before participating. This helps filter the surveys, so I receive only the ones I’m interested in and qualify for. If I don’t qualify for a survey that’s sent to me, I still receive a 25-cent credit for taking the time to try.

 Instead of the surveys being tedious, I actually enjoy taking many of them. Many are about magazine publications and the ads in them, or products that I use on a daily basis. Knowing that I’m getting paid to tell people how I feel about their products is a nice change of pace.

The surveys usually take anywhere from two to 10 minutes, with a few lasting about 15 to 20 minutes, so the amount of time it takes from my day is minimal.

 Just this month, I cashed in the $95 in e-Rewards currency I had earned over the past seven months for a $50 gift card to Express. E-Rewards partners with numerous companies for rewards. Some of the others include magazine subscriptions, Blockbuster Express rentals, airline miles and free nights at hotels. The values of these rewards vary, with some of the magazine subscriptions and Blockbuster Express rentals requiring only $10 in e-Rewards currency.

 E-Rewards requires that you be invited to participate in their surveys, but that’s not necessary for all programs. Some take applications throughout the year, and some allow you to sign up freely. Here are a few legitimate survey companies that can help improve your cash flow:

Opinion Outpost (www.opinionoutpost.com): Earn points for surveys, and then cash the points in for cash or Amazon gift cards. You need 50 points before you can cash out, and 10 points is the equivalent of $1.

 MySurvey (www.mysurvey.com): MySurvey sends out both surveys and product tests to its members. By participating in these consumer tests and surveys you earn points (1,150 points equals $10 cash) which can be redeemed for cash, prizes or charity donations. MySurvey opens registration throughout the year, but does not accept new users daily.

 i-Say (www.i-say.com): At i-Say, you are free to join any time and earn points for rewards. Rewards points can be redeemed for cash, charity donations or prepaid American Express cards. This program also gives you Loyalty Points. Once you’ve completed 10 surveys, you’ll receive an extra 50 points just for continuing your use of the program.

Valued Opinions (www.valuedopinions.com): This program only allows you to cash in points for gift cards. Once you’ve taken $20 worth of rewards, you can exchange them for Visa, Macy’s, Amazon, FragranceNet.com, Magazines.com or Marriott gift cards. You can also earn points by inviting friends. Once they complete their first survey you’ll be credited $2.

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Clear Voices

Click IQ

Daily Survey Panel

Esearch

E-Poll

HCD Surveys

Lightspeed

My Opinion Now

My View

SayNation

Survey Head

Survey Savvy

Survey Spot

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[UPDATE: Amazon has added the Gooseberry Patch Pumpkin cookbook to its free downloads list. The recipe book has lots of season pumpkin recipes that would be great this time of year. The dowload is free (though the price could change at any time), and the Kindle details below apply.]

There are tons of free cookbooks and books available for free right now, and kids always enjoy coloring pages. Check out a few I found below:

Betty Crocker has turned some familiar faces into free Jack-o-lantern designs. Click here and you can print guides for Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Franken Berry, Chip the Cookie Crisp Wolf, Buzz, Trix and Lucky.

Here are some fun, fall-themed coloring pages you can print for free. You can print them as much as you like, so keep a few on hand!

Similarly, you can find free Halloween-themed printable coloring pages here.

Amazon is offering “The Everything Soup, Stew, and Chili Cookbook” for free in their Kindle Store. You can read this cookbook on anything with the free Kindle app, including PCs, iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry. These cookbooks are extremely popular and hardcopies are retailing on from $10 to $20.
[THIS DEAL HAS EXPIRED.]

The Gooseberry Patch cookbooks are very popular and can be found in gift shops all over the area. Amazon is also offering the “Burger Recipes” cookbook for free in their Kindle Store. The same applies to this cookbook as the one above, so even if you don’t have a Kindle there are a lot of options for viewing this freebie.

Halloween is an expensive holiday when you add up the costs of candy, costumes and decorations. If you’re looking for a few money saving tips for the holiday, check out Erin Gifford’s (Coupon Cravings blogger) free downloadable book “Halloween on a Budget.” Click here to access the printable PDF file.

Check out this free cookbook called “The Love of Baking.” The downloadable and printable PDF cookbook features recipes like Peanut Brittle Cookies, Raspberry Lemon Whoopie Pies, Toffee Apple Squares and tons of other easy and kid-friendly goodies.

Better Homes and Gardens is offering a free Komen Healthy for Life cookbook on their Facebook page. “Like” the page and you’ll gain access to the free downloadable cookbook, plus they’ll donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

I used to love helping my mom in the kitchen, and if you have a budding chef they’ll have fun with The Red Robin Kids’ Cook-Off Cookbook. The free printable and downloadable book has 50 gourmet burger recipes from kids across the country. Check it out here.

Have fun with these freebies! Know of any others I missed? Share them!