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Sunday Insert Roundup

Happy Sunday! I hope you’ve had a great weekend and are enjoying this fantastic weather. Now, what’s in your Sunday paper?

Here are some of the best deals you might find:

There are three coupon booklets up for grabs: two from Smartsource and one from Redplum.

Don’t forget to sign up for two-times the gas points at Kroger – you’ll earn double on weekends through June 30.
Some of the new 10/$10 deals this week include: Kroger breads, Cool Whip, Popsicle frozen treats, Kroger sour cream, Kroger dips, Kroger cream cheese, Fresh Selections cole slaw, Homestyle ground chuck patties, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, Sparkling Ice, ThinkThin bars, Kraft BBQ sauce, IZZE sparkling juices and Kroger hand sanitizer.

CVS has tons of products participating in BOGO deals this week. Some buy one, get one free products include Edy’s, Lay’s, Nature’s Bounty, Arm & Hammer toothpaste, CVS supplements and CVS hearing aid batteries.
Some items buy one, get one half-off include Neutrogena products, Wet n Wild cosmetics, Nuance by Salma Hayek products, Rimmel cosmetics, Milani cosmetics, Trim beauty tools, Nivea products, Schick products, One A Day vitamins, select sleep aids, Visine, and more.
You can get a free first aid bag plus $5 in ExtraBucks this week when you buy three participating first aid products.

Walgreens is featuring over 65,000 points in this week’s ad — so pair those points with any coupons you might have!
Additionally, tons of summer products are on sale throughout the store. For example, sun care, burn relief, swim accessories and water toys are all 25% off.
Various products are also buy one, get one half-off, like select cosmetics and hair color, various brands of deodorant, Head & Shoulders, Nerf toys, shave needs, Kotex products, Visine, pain relievers, and various vitamins and supplements.

Kohl’s is featuring tons of 50% off specials today and tomorrow, plus giving shoppers $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. Other items will continue being discounted throughout the week and you can earn Kohl’s Cash through May 27.

Target has plenty of freebies with purchase available this week.
*Free $10 Starbucks gift card with the purchase of any four Starbucks bagged coffees
*Free Kraft marshmallows when you buy a 6-pack of Hershey bars and graham crackers
*Free Gain fabric softener when you buy two participating Gain or Cheer items
*Free $5 gift card when you buy five participating frozen treats
*Free 1-pack of Huggies or Pampers baby wipes when you buy select Huggies or Pampers diapers
*Free first aid bag when you buy three participating health care items
*Free $5 gift card when you buy two participating digestive health items
*Free $5 gift card when you buy two participating Claritin items
*Free $5 gift card when you buy two participating Banana Boat items
*Free $5 gift card when you buy three participating Aveeno items
*Free $10 gift card when you buy participating Mr. Coffee or Yonanas products
*Free $30 gift card when you buy a Rachel Ray 10-piece cookset
*Free $10 gift card when you buy two 10-cup Brita pitchers
*Free $10 gift card when you buy a Nutribullet
*Free $20 gift card when you buy the Dash juice extractor
*Free $20 gift card when you buy a 16GB iPod Touch
*Free $30 gift card when you buy the Sonos Play:3
*Free $10 gift card when you buy a Western Digital 500 GB hard drive
*Free 24-pack of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi or Mountain Dew when you buy an Igloo MaxCold 56-can wheeled cooler
Additionally, swimwear and accessories for the family are all on sale this week.

Kmart has summer apparel, swimwear, shoes and accessories on sale for the family this week, so stop in and stock up for the warm weather. You can grab a pair of flip flops for as low as 99 cents.

Toys R Us has a great coupon available this week offering 20% off a regular priced item. Good luck finding something regular priced, though, there are tons of BOGO deals throughout the store.
There’s also a couple coupons for baby products:
*25% off all suncare and insect repellent
*$50 to $150 off nursery furniture purchases

Staples has 5 and 10-ream cases of paper buy two, get one free this week — so it’s a great time to stock up.
There are also a couple furniture coupons:
*$50 off any chair priced $149 or more
*$75 off any chair priced $229 or more

Meanwhile, at Office Max you can get a free $10 iTunes gift card when you purchase a $50 iTunes gift card this week.

In addition to the many items marked down 40% to 50% off, AC Moore also has a new batch of coupons:
*60% off custom framing
*40% off any regular priced item
*50% off any regular priced item

There’s a similar story at Michaels, where many spring-themed products are marked down up to 50% off. If you can get enough coupons in print, check out Michaels.com this week where Coupon Bonanza is happening.
If you’d like to stick to what’s in your newspaper, here are this week’s new coupons:
*40% off any regular priced item
*25% off entire purchase of frames

Dick’s Sporting Goods has a new batch of coupons and deals this week.
*10′x10′ Instant Up canopy for $49.98
*Duck Commander or Major League Bowhunter Tshirts are 2/$30
*16.4 oz. Coleman propane fuel 4/$10
Select life jackets and armchairs are also buy one, get one free — no coupon necessary.

JC Penney credit card holders can save extra through May 27 in store and online. Card holders will get an extra 20% off original, sale and clearance prices, or 10% off furniture purchases.
No JCP card? You can still save 10% off original, sale and clearance prices with any other form of payment.

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Preview

The weekend and the warm weather are finally here! Plus your Sunday paper is on the way soon. Here are some hints about the best deals you could find:

There will be three coupon booklets up for grabs.

As I posted yesterday, don’t forget to sign up for two-times the gas points at Kroger – you’ll earn double on weekends through June 30. Come Sunday there will also be plenty of new 10/$10 deals.

CVS  and Walgreens will both have tons of BOGO and first aid deals next week.

Kohl’s is specials on Sunday and Monday, and Kohl’s Cash will be returning.

Target has a bunch of freebies with purchase next week, including gift cards and individual products. There will also be some nice deals in the swim department.

Kmart will have nice buys on some summery products for the family as well.

Toys R Us will have a nice batch of coupons parents will appreciate next week.

Staples will have a new batch of coupons, too, plus a special BOGO promotion.

Office Max will be featuring one of my favorite deals — a special on gift cards.

AC Moore and Michaels will both have nice sale prices on spring and summer products, plus new coupons.

Dick’s Sporting Goods has a batch of new deals this week, some that require a coupon and some BOGO deals that do not.

JC Penney credit card holders and other shoppers will get some extra savings next week in stores and online.

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

New dining deals & coupons

It’s that time again — I have a new list of restaurant freebies and deals. Know of any others? Share them in the comments section below!

Now through Friday (May 17) you can use this printable coupon to get a $5 bottomless lunch bowl at O’Charley’s until 3 p.m. daily. This offer is valid on dine-in purchases only.

Outback Steakhouse also has a new printable coupon offering $8 off the purchase of two entrees or $4 off the purchase of one. This offer is valid on both dine-in and Curbside Take-Away purchases through May 21.

You can also get $5 off the purchase of two lunch entrees from Outback Steakhouse with this printable coupon. This offer is valid on both dine-in and Curbside Take-Away purchases through May 19.

Today and tomorrow you can use this printable coupon to get a free flavored waffle from Waffle House. You can choose from chocolate chip, peanut butter, blueberry or strawberry. This coupon is valid on dine-in visits only.

According to the Smokey Bones Facebook page, when you pick up a $25 gift card you’ll get an additional $5 credit for free.

As many of you know, Steak n Shake opens in Roanoke on Thursday. Here are a couple promotions to keep in mind:
*With the purchase of every $8 spent, kids can eat free on Saturday and Sunday. Kid plates exclude drinks and shakes.
*From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. customers can get drinks and shakes for half-price during happy hour. 
No coupon is necessary for either of these promotions.

Ruby Tuesday is offering a free $15 bonus coupon when you purchase a $50 gift card now through June 16. Gift card purchases can be digital or plastic.

Also, don’t forget about these gift card promotions that I posted about last week:

Outback Steakhouse : From now through June 16 with every purchase of a $50 gift card you’ll get a free $10 bonus card that’s valid May 13 through July 15. Give the free bonus card with the gift card or keep it as a special treat for yourself.

Applebee’s : With each $50 gift card purchase — digital or hard copy — you’ll receive a free $10 Applebee’s bonus card now through July 1.

Sunday Insert Round Up

Happy Mother’s Day! I hope all the moms reading have had a fantastic holiday. To make your big day even sweeter, there are some nice deals in your Sunday paper.

First of all there are three coupon booklets available: P&G, Smartsource and Redplum. There are also a special coupon page from Kroger with offers from NyQuil, Pepto-Bismol, and ZZZQuil.

In the Kroger ad this week you’ll find more produce offers for under $1/lb., including tomatoes on the vine, bell peppers, apples, various varieties of lettuce and greens, avocados, cucumbers and mangoes.
Additionally, when you buy three participating Special K products you’ll automatically save $3 at checkout.

If you’re dying to get outside stop by Target this week. Pool accessories, outdoor furniture, gardening accessories and other outdoor products are all on sale.

Rack Room Shoes has a new ad and coupon available today, which could save you $10 off a purchase of $60 or more. Combine this with the store’s everyday BOGO offer to save the most.

Kmart is ready to get you outdoors, too. The store has outdoor furniture, gardening accessories, plants, grilling accessories and more on sale this week. Additionally, Shop Your Way Rewards members who joined before May 2 may have received a surprise batch of points in their account — check online to see if you were one of them.

Sears has lawn accessories and mowers on sale this week, plus Shop Your Way Rewards members will get 10% back in point on the purchase of any mower, tractor or tractor attachment. Sears shoppers who are rewards members also need to check for surprise points this week — these points can be redeemed for free items in stores!

CVS has an awesome shopping pass good all week that could save you 20% off regularly priced items. This means you can go ahead and pick up items that aren’t on sale in stores this week. Plus, this coupon can be stacked with dollar-off CVS store coupons, manufacturer coupons and ExtraBucks.

Walgreens has picnic accessories, candles and tiki torches 25% off this week, just in time for cookout season.
Additionally, children’s toys and pool accessories are buy two, get one free, so start stocking up for the hot days of summer.
There are big points to be earned in the beauty section this week — over 18,000 , which means at least $20 in rewards. Plus, you can still earn a free first aid case when you purchase two participating first aid items, most of which are buy one, get one half-off this 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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Preview

Friendly reminder: Mother’s Day is Sunday. Have you finished your shopping? There are plenty of good deals on the way Sunday, but I wouldn’t recommend holding out until then.

Now, here are some hints about what you could find in your Sunday newspaper:

There are three coupon booklets on the way, plus a little extra something from Kroger .

Additionally, Kroger will continue having some low prices on produce next week and have a nice deal for Special K fans.

If you have spring fever and are dying to get out in the sunshine, plan on stopping by Target next week.

Rack Room Shoes will have a new coupon available.

Kmart and Sears  will both have outdoorsy merchandise on sale this week, too, plus a special surprise for select Shop Your Way Rewards members.

Good luck finding something that’s not on sale at CVS  next week — the retailer will be making it easy to save big.

Walgreens  will have big savings in the beauty department, plus a special deal kids will love.

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Roundup

Mother’s Day is coming up in one week. Have you found the perfect thing for mom yet? You’ll have plenty of opportunities to this week.

First of all, Redplum and Smartsource both have new coupon booklets available.

Target has various Mother’s Day gifts on sale this week, like digital cameras, hair products, beauty products, apparel, accessories and more. There are also many free gift cards with purchase up for grabs.

Ulta has a few new coupons this week if you’d like to pick up some products to pamper mom.
*$3.50 off any qualifying purchase of $10 or more
*40% off all Dermalogica MicroZone Targeted skin treatments
*$60 for a haircut and style, plus your choice of a Redken Shades EQ Glaze or accent highlights
You can also get a free tote ($40 value) with a fragrance purchase of $30 or more.

This week at Sears you can get a $10 Fashion Award Card when you spend $50 or more on clothing and accessories. Shop Your Way Rewards members will also get $10 in points. You have until May 9 to spend $50, and Award Cards are valid May 12-19.

Kmart has a special coupon for Shop Your Way Rewards members this week offering 30% off regular-priced cosmetics by Covergirl, Maybelline, Revlon and L’Oreal. There are also gift ideas for mom on sale, like jewelry, apparel, flowers and accessories.

Rack Room Shoes has a new ad and coupon this week offering $10 off a purchase of $60 or more. Combine this with the everyday BOGO deal to save the most.

Stein Mart has a nice ad plus three new coupons today:
*20% off any sale item (there are two of these)
*25% off your entire purchase of red dot clearance products

Belk is offering shoppers $10 off the first purchase of $50 or more in stores through Tuesday with the coupon in today’s ad. This coupon is valid on regular, sale and clearance priced products.

Staples has a big ad this week with a couple new coupons:
*Bottled water 24-packs only $3.99
*25% off any Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery item (or $2 off your $10 purchase of one item online)

We missed them last weekend but Dick’s Sporting Goods is back with some new coupons this week:
*50% off 10′X10′ instant up canopies
*Save $100 off a 48″ portable basketball system
Also remember that shoes ship free from the website, so if they don’t have your size in the store you have that option.

AC Moore has a big batch of coupons this weekend for extra savings:
*10% off your total regular and sale priced purchase of $30 or more
*60% off + 10% off custom framing
*50% off any regular priced item
*40% off any regular priced item

CVS has cosmetics, fragrances, candy and cards all on sale in preparation for Mother’s Day. Additionally, when you scan your card at the kiosk you’ll get a coupon offering $5 off any $20 fragrance purchase.
One of the best deals are the ExtraBucks available for purchasing gift cards this week — that’s like free money!
You’ll get $10 in ExtraBucks when you spend $50 on iTunes, App Store or Gap brand gift cards, and $5 in ExtraBucks when you buy two American Express prepaid giftcards.

Similarly, Walgreens has candy, cards, flowers and fragrances on sale in honor of Mother’s Day. There are also tons of cosmetics, body washes, lotions and hygiene products buy one, get one 50% off.
Need contacts? Use the code LESS20 and you can get 20% off all contact lenses on Walgreens.com through June 8.

Kroger is still pushing its lower prices in its ad this week. Some produce under $1/lb. includes green beans, squash, red potatoes, Vidalia onions, various lettuce varieties, apples, avocados, mangoes and corn on the cob.
Some 10/$10 deals include Silk almond milk, McCormick marinade packets, Martinelli’s lemonade, Minute Maid juices, Banquet sausage, Kraft BBQ sauce, Progresso soups and Softsoap pumps.
If you need a gift idea Russell Stover chocolates are buy one, get one free and most flowers are on sale.

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Preview

If you haven’t realized, Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 12. Need some gift ideas? There will be plenty in the Sunday ads.

Here are some hints about the best deals on the way:

There will be two new coupon booklets available on Sunday.

Target will have various Mother’s Day gifts on sale, plus plenty of free gift cards with purchase up for grabs.

Tons of retailers will have new coupons, like: Ulta , Rack Room Shoes, Stein Mart, Belk , Staples , Dick’s Sporting Goods andAC Moore .

Sears will have a special deal that will allow you to save next week and the week after.

Kmart will have a special coupon just for Shop Your Way Rewards members (so sign up now, it’s free!), and plenty of gift ideas on sale.

CVS and Walgreens will have you covered when it comes to gift cards, candy, cards, flowers and more for mom.

Kroger will continue advertising its new lower sales. There will be various fresh produce items under $1 per pound, plus a wide assortment 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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

It’s a new month, have you printed your coupons yet?

A new month means new printable coupons are available online. If you haven’t yet, go now and print your coupons while they’re still available.

Here’s a run down of all the sites to visit:
*Coupons.com
*Redplum
*Smartsource
*Coupon Network
*Target
*P&G

What do the changes at Kroger mean for you?

krogerYesterday Kroger shocked some shoppers when it posted this message on its Facebook page about how the grocer will no longer be doubling coupons:

“In an effort to provide you with the most value for your dollar, we are updating our coupon policy and implementing a New Lower Prices program. Effective May 12, 2013, we are discontinuing our practice of doubling (up to 50 cents) manufacturer coupons in the Mid-Atlantic region. We will continue to accept manufacturer coupons and other coupons at face value, including: digital coupons, e-coupons, …Catalina coupons and printables. We will also be investing additional resources into lowering prices for our customers on everyday items. We understand that this is a significant change. We hope that you come and see our new low prices – as well as the many other ways to save — for yourself.
• Downloadable, clip-free coupons daily on www.kroger.com
• Special sales events such as Mega Event and Cart Busters
• Fuel savings program that offers up to $1 off per gallon at Kroger Fuel Centers
• 10¢ off per gallon gas savings opportunity at participating Shell stations
• Loyal Customer Mailings containing customized coupons.
• $4/$10 generic drug pricing (see Pharmacy for details)”

Amanda Codispoti has more about this announcement and the retailer’s lower prices on the Storefront blog.

I’m interested in knowing what this means for your shopping habits. Will you continue to be a Kroger shopper?

The gas points are still valuable, but is that enough? The digital coupons Kroger is promoting so heavily can’t be combined with manufacturer coupons, unlike the paper store coupons Food Lion offers. Will that encourage you to switch, or is the New Lower Prices program enough to keep your business?

Lately there have been some news stories about the decline of coupons (like this USA Today story). Over the past year coupon values have dropped, the number of coupons available has dropped and the number of coupons redeemed in stores has dropped. If shoppers aren’t using as many coupons, will this change at Kroger be a big deal for shoppers?

Tell me your thoughts in the comments section below.

Sunday Insert Roundup

It’s hard to believe we’re reaching the end of April — we’ll be preparing for Memorial Day sales before you know it.

Until then, enjoy the treats in today’s newspaper. Here are some of the best inserts and bargains:

Smartsource, P&G and Redplum all have coupon booklets available today.

Kohl’s is offering Kohl’s Cash once again this week, so you’ll get $10 back for every $50 spent through Wednesday. Kohl’s Charge holders can also get an additional 15%, 20% or 30% off everything.

CVS has a sweet freebie for you this week — literally. Stop by the kiosk and scan your Extra Care card and you’ll get a coupon for 99 cents off Hershey’s or Mars chocolate singles. These are on sale for 99 cents this week, so that means free candy!
The ad also notes that Zyrtec is free this week with the $6 coupon in “most Sunday papers.” Unfortunately it doesn’t look like have that coupon, but it’s still a good deal if you have any other Zyrtec coupons from past weeks or online.

Walgreens is offering shoppers a free build-your-own first aid case when you purchase any two first aid items this week. This bargain is even better because most first aid items are buy one, get one half-off this week.
You can get 5,000 points (a $5 reward) when you purchase $30 of participating Walgreens exclusive brands this week. The retailer is also advertising the same Zyrtec deal as CVS.

Target is giving away tons of freebies with purchase this week. Gift cards, Bounty paper towels, Charmin Freshmates, Tide stain erasers, Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and more are all up for grabs with select purchases.

Toys R Us is hosting its Bike & Trike Trade-In event again this year through May 11. Trade in any bike and trike you can save up to $50 on a new bike or trike.
Additionally, ride-on toys and outdoor play sets are on sale — start prepping for summertime!

Kroger has a new mix and match event happening this week. Now when you buy four participating items you’ll save $4 instantly at checkout.
Additionally, when you buy 10 select bottled drinks you’ll get 5 more free.
Various products in the produce section are only 99 cents/lb. this week, including: apples, lettuce, greens, Vidalia onions, Roma tomatoes and mangoes.

And now a roundup of stores with new coupons in their ad this week:

Staples
*Charmin Basic 24-pack for $7.99
*Folgers coffee 33.9 oz. container for $6.99

Office Max
*$5 off the purchase of $25 or more in cleaning and breakroom supplies

AC Moore
* 40% off any regular priced item
*57% off custom framing
*50% off any regular priced item

Sears
*15% off clothing and accessories
*10% off intimates, sleepwear, fine jewelry, watches, footwear, home fashions, household goods, luggage, mattresses, recliners, and the Shaw Rug Gallery

Sunday Insert Preview

Happy Friday! Next week we’ll be welcoming in May, and with a new month comes a new batch of coupons. There are three booklets up for grabs on Sunday, plus plenty of other bargains. Here are some hints:

Kohl’s is offering Kohl’s Cash once again this week, so you’ll get $10 back for every $50 spent through Wednesday. Kohl’s Charge holders can also get an additional 15%, 20% or 30% off everything.

CVS will have a sweet freebie for you if you remember to stop by the coupon kiosk.

Walgreens will have a freebie offer to help keep you healthy and an opportunity to earn big rewards next week.

Target will have tons of freebies with purchase available throughout the store.

Toys R Us will start its Bike & Trike Trade-In event next week. There will also be plenty of outside toys on sale.

Kroger will introduce a new mix, match and save event next week, and fresh produce will also be on sale.

And now a roundup of stores that will offer new coupons:

Staples
Office Max
AC Moore
Sears

Sunday Insert Round Up

Here’s the best of the best in today’s newspaper:

Smartsource has a coupon booklet up for grabs.

Clear out some room in the freezer: Kroger has frozen pizzas on sale this week, with some as low as 10/$10.
This week when you buy 15 select bottled drinks you’ll get 5 more for free. Some of the other new 10/$10 deals include Del Monte canned vegetables, Pillsbury Grands biscuits, Kroger breads, Zone Perfect bars, Kroger cream cheese, and Kroger microwave potatoes.

It’s Dollar Days at Kmart this week. Some of the items available for under $10 include flip flops, Tide liquid detergent, Colgate toothpaste, Smart Sense chips, Angel Soft toilet paper, 18-gallon totes, and select haircare products.
You can also start saving on gas purchases when you shop at Kmart. Become a Shop Your Way Rewards member and when you spend $50 or more you’ll get a coupon to save up to  30 cents/gallon on gas from BP. This deal is only valid on purchases made in stores.

You can’t miss the Office Max coupon today — it takes up the entire cover of the store’s ad. With this coupon you can get 20% off your purchase of regular, sale, and clearance items. You can also save online by using the code SAVE20.

Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon today offering $10 off a purchase of $60 more. Combine this offer with the everyday BOGO promotion to save the most.

Target has tees and tanks for women starting at $6 this week, so stock up for summer. You can also find tees, shorts, leggings and socks for boys and girls on sale for $6.
There are some nice food deals this week, too, on products like VitaminWater, Carpi Sun and Lean Cuisine.

Once again Dick’s Sporting Goods has coupons!
*$20 off a purchase of $100 or more
*$25 off men’s or women’s Gel-Platinum 6 running shoes
*50% off a men’s, women’s or youth Pueblo bike

AC Moore has plenty of springtime products 40% off this week, like ribbon rolls, pre-made wreaths and floral arrangements, Simply Spring floral bushes, outdoor decor and more.
Of course there are new coupons:
*57% off +$10 off custom framing
*50% off any regular priced item

Michaels has many spring and summer products 40 to 50% off as well, like Ashland stems and garlands, trees, decor, and more.
And now the coupons:
*40% off any regular priced item
*25% off your entire purchase of regular and sale priced frames

CVS is having a big BOGO sale this week. Some buy one, get one free products participating include select Post cereals, CVS batteries, Lipton tea, select Nabisco snacks, Suavitel fabric softener, Candle-lite candles, long distance calling cards, Softsoap, Arm & Hammer toothpaste and CVS brand vitamins and supplements. There are also tons of products buy one, get one 50% off.

Walgreens has some nice BOGO deals this week, too. Some brands that are buy one, get one free include Purex, Foster Grant and Studio 35 sunglasses, IDT international phone cards, Dial and various digestive care products. There are various buy one, get one 50% off products throughout the store, as well.

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Preview

Here are some hints about what you might find in your Sunday paper:

There’s a new coupon booklet on the way!

Before you go to Kroger this weekend make some room in your freezer. There are also plenty of new 10/$10 deals.

Kmart will be hosting Dollar Days next week. Any idea what that could mean? You’ll also have a new opportunity to save on gas purchases if you’re a Shop Your Way Rewards member.

You won’t be able to miss the offer from Office Max on Sunday.

Rack Room Shoes will have a new ad and coupon available.

Target will have some deals on apparel for the family, as well as some bargains in the grocery section.

Good news! More Dick’s Sporting Goods coupons are on the way.

AC Moore and Michaels will have many spring and summer products discounted next week, as well as some new coupons.

CVS and Walgreens  will both have tons of BOGO 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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Printables for Old Navy, Kohl’s, Olive Garden and more

printablesHere are some new printable deals for local restaurants and retailers. Be sure to check the expiration dates — some expire soon.

Retail
*Old Navy: $15 off a $75 purchase (Expires April 24)
*JC Penney: 20% off purchases in store or online or 10% off furniture (Expires April 17)
*JoAnn Fabric: 50% off any regular priced item (Expires April 20)
*Michaels: 40% off any regular priced item, 50% off regular priced purchase of Jolee’s embellishments, or 50% off + 30% off custom framing (Expires April 20)
*AC Moore: 50% off any regular priced item and 60% off custom framing (Expires April 20)
*Kohl’s: 20% off everything in stores and online (Expires April 17)
*Belk: $20 off a purchase of $100 or more of Karen Kane products (Expires April 19)
*Belk: 20% off fine jewelry (Expires April 20)
*Ulta: $3.50 off a purchase of $10 or more (Expires April 20)

Dining
*SbarroFree skinny slice with the purchase of any pizza slice or stromboli at (Expires April 30)
*Bruster’s : 75 cents off a waffle cone and 99 cents for a kid’s dino or dirt sundae (Expires April 17)
*Olive Garden: $3 off two adult lunch entrees (Expires April 25)

Other dining promotions to remember:

Now through May 5 Olive Garden has brought back the “Buy One, Take One” offer. With this deal you can get one entree with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks in restaurants, plus you get a second entree to take home all for $12.95.  For more information, click here.

Remember that all month long at Subway you can get 6″ subs buy one, get one free before 9 a.m. Mix and match breakfast sandwiches and deli sandwiches at participating locations.

On April 26 Pretzelmaker will be celebrating National Pretzel Day by giving away free salted or unsalted pretzels. There’s no coupon necessary to get this deal, just mention National Pretzel Day when you visit.

Sunday Insert Roundup

The weekend is almost over but that’s no reason to be bummed. There are plenty of good deals in today’s newspaper to be happy about!

First of all, there are two coupon booklets up for grabs: Smartsource and Redplum.

Kroger has tons of fresh produce on sale for 99 cents/lb. this week, including: apples, Anjou pears, squash, eggplant and cucumbers.
There are also new products participating in the buy 5-save $5 promotion, so mix and match the products you need to save money instantly.

Sears has a new savings pass today offering 15% off clothing and accessories, or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, housewares, luggage, mattresses, recliners, and the Shaw Rug Gallery. This pass is good through April 18.

This week at Kmart you can find clearance apparel starting at $2.99, so stock up for next year. Additionally, footwear for the family is buy one, get one half-off. Footwear clearance is up to 75% off.

Target has plenty of new $1 deals this week, including:
*Chobani yogurt
*Oscar Mayer Lunchables
*Huggies, Pampers and Up & Up brand baby wipes (buy one, get one $1)
*5″x7″ digital prints
*Lexar 8GB USB drives (buy one, get one $1)
*Girls’ Xhilaration underwear (buy two, get one $1)
*Women’s Xhilaration low-cut socks (but one, get one $1)
*Room Essentials solar pathway lights (buy one, get one $1)
*10-pack Room Essentials white plastic hangers

This week’s CVS ad features a big 20% off savings pass. This pass is one-time-use but good all week on regularly priced items.
Don’t forget to visit the coupon kiosk in stores, too. You’ll get a coupon offering $2 off select Crest toothpaste that can be paired with a $1 off manufacturer coupon — that means free toothpaste.

Walgreens is offering contact lenses 20% off this week when you order online and use the code DEDUCT20.
There are also multiple items in the store that are free after Register Rewards, including:
*Sleep Right Nasal Breathe Aid
*Nexcare blister waterproof bandages
*Morton epsom salt
*Allergease
Combine a coupon with those deals and save even more.

Kohl’s is offering $10 in Kohl’s Cash today through Wednesday for every $50 spent. You can also save an additional 20% off purchases now through Wednesday with this coupon (print it or show the cashier on your phone).

For the next four days JC Penney has a wide variety of apparel, accessories, jewelry and shoes on sale for $20 or less — no coupon necessary.

Belk has two new coupons today offering 20% off a single sale or clearance priced item, or 15% off home and shoes. These coupons are good through Wednesday.

AC Moore has two new coupons available today:
*50% off any regular priced item
*60% off custom framing

Joann Fabric is offering Super Saver Cards again. When you spend $50 or more this week you’ll receive a Super Saver Card offering 25% off your total purchase between April 21-27.
There are also two new coupons today:
*Two offering 50% off any regular priced item
*50% off total regular-priced notions wall purchase
*60% off custom framing

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Preview

The weather this week has officially given me spring fever — which means I also have the fever to buy new spring clothes. Luckily there are tons of bargains on the way Sunday to help us all save a few bucks on whatever spring-time goodies you need.

There will be two coupon booklets up for grabs this weekend.

Kroger will have fresh produce on sale and a batch of new products participating in the buy 5-save $5 promotion.

Sears  and Belk will have new retail coupons for extra savings. Meanwhile, JC Penney will have various apparel, accessories, shoes and jewelry on sale for $20 or less — no coupon required.

Kmart  will have great prices on clearance apparel and footwear for the family next week.

Target ‘s ad will be stocked with $1 deals.

You’ll find a special coupon in the CVS ad Sunday. Don’t forget to stop by the kiosk in stores for even more.

Walgreens will have a special offer on contact lenses plus multiple items that will be free after Register Rewards.

Kohl’s is offering $10 in Kohl’s Cash today through Wednesday for every $50 spent. You can also save an additional 20% off purchases now through Wednesday with this coupon (print it or show the cashier on your phone).

AC Moore and Joann Fabric  will both have multiple new coupons this week. Joann will have an extra special deal for you to save in the future, too.

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 , P&G and Coupons.com.

P&G Introduces Printable Coupons

 

The P&G family of brands. Graphic courtesy of P&G.

The P&G family of brands. Graphic courtesy of P&G.

 

 

 

 

 

SmartSource and RedPlum, both regulars in your Sunday paper, have offered printable coupons for some time. P&G has been great about offers for coupons via mail, but unfortunately it didn’t have any printables online — until now!

Now you can visit the P&G Everyday website and print coupons for brands like Crest, Vidal Sassoon, Pampers, Tide, Covergirl, and more. Coupon values range from 40 cents to $2.

What’s your favorite printable coupon site?

New dining deals and coupons

Empty plate with fork and knife.Here are some new dining deals that don’t require a coupon:

First, don’t forget about Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s — which is happening today.

Also, today you can get a free order of coconut shrimp at Outback Steakhouse. Just mention TourneyTizer to your server to get the deal.

Now through May 5 Olive Garden has brought back the “Buy One, Take One” offer. With this deal you can get one entree with unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks in restaurants, plus you get a second entree to take home all for $12.95.  For more information, click here.

Remember that all month long at Subway you can get 6″ subs buy one, get one free before 9 a.m. Mix and match breakfast sandwiches and deli sandwiches at participating locations.

Now for some coupons:

*$5 off a $15 purchase at Smokey Bones (Expires April 14)
*Free skinny slice with the purchase of any pizza slice or stromboli at Sbarro (Expires April 30)
*Half-price Lobsterfest entree when you buy a full-price entree at Red Lobster (Expires April 14)
*$1 pretzel
from Aunti Anne’s (Expires April 9)
*75 cents off a waffle cone and 99 cents for a kid’s dino or dirt sundae from Bruster’s (Expires April 17)
*Free curly fries or potato cakes in honor of Tax Day from Arby’s (April 15 only)
*Free 16 oz. shake with the purchase of a regular priced sandwich from Arby’s (Expires April 9
*$1 off any regular or large sub from Quiznos (Expires April 16)

Know of any other great foodie deals? Share them!

Sunday Insert Roundup

Happy Sunday shoppers. Hope you’ve had a fantastic weekend — now let’s get down to business.

You’ll find up to three coupon booklets in your newspaper today: Two from Redplum and one from Smartsource.

Kroger has new products participating in the “Buy 5 Save $5″ promotion, including: Pepsi six-packs, Edy’s ice cream, Deer Park 24-packs, Kraft cheese, Lawry’s marinades, Smart Balance, Pedigree dog food, Glad trash bags, Sara Lee bread, Pepperidge Farm bread, Tyson frozen chicken, Softsoap body wash, and more.
There’s also a sale in the meat department. Products like pork back ribs, boneless chuck roasts, New York strips, Tyson split chicken breasts and Aberdeen Farms bacon are all on sale.

Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon today offering $10 off a purchase of $60 or more. Combine this coupon with the store’s everyday buy one, get one 50% off promotion for the best deal.

Ulta has a new ad this week, which also means new coupons:
*$3.50 off a qualifying purchase of $10 or more in stores or online
*25% off all Redken hair color services

This week in the Staples ad the retailer is announcing that you can now get free shipping plus 5% back in Staples Rewards when you shop on staples.com.
In stores this week you can also get a 60-pack of photo paper and Intuit QuickBooks Online 2013 for free after rebate.
Don’t miss the coupon on the back of the ad offering 15% off  your entire cleaning and breakroom purchase, too.

Meanwhile, Office Max has plenty of BOGO items throughout the store, like: Sharpie pens and markers, 500-sheet reams of paper and 8 oz. cans of gas duster.

Today at Walgreens you can get 5,000 Balance Rewards points when you spend $30 or more in a single transaction. This is a one-day event, so consider doing your shopping today.
Throughout the rest of the store there are tons of buy one, get one half-off and buy one, get one free deals on products like: multiple cosmetic brands, Nature Made supplements, Blue Diamond almonds, Chex Mix, Kleenex, Hefty zip bags, beach towels, children’s toys, sun care, fragrances and more.

CVS has a new promotion offering households up to five free Smartphones when they activate a new or upgraded 2-year contract. For more information on that promo, click here.
There are also tons of BOGO deals throughout the store. Some participating brands include Renuzit, Soft Scrub, Neutrogena, Kodak, Revlon, Almay, Gold Bond, Old Spice, Secret,  and more.

Target has merchandise throughout the store 20% off in stores and online this week, including decor, Graco products, C9 products, fitness accessories, and licensed team apparel and hats.

Dick’s Sporting Goods is bringing you some more coupons this week! They include:
*$20 off your purchase of $100 or more
*$40 off Men’s or Women’s Pegasus+ Nike shoes
*$50 off Gold Glove Elite Series
*20% off any single regular-priced cardio machine priced $799.99 or more
*MAXFLI Revolution golf balls or gloves 2/$15

AC Moore has plenty of springy merchandise 40% off this week, like spring ribbon rolls, clay pots and spring/summer decor (includes wind chimes and flags).
Of course there are new coupons:
*60% off +$10 off custom framing
*50% off any regular priced item

Michaels is having a Best Deal Sale, which sounds pretty exciting. During this sale you’ll find what the retailer says is the lowest prices ever on items throughout the store. Tons of products are 40% to 60% off.
And now the coupons:
*50% off any regular priced item
*50% off + 30% off custom framing
Additionally, when you spend $25 or more you’ll get a $5 BounceBack coupon on your receipt worth $5 off you next pre-tax purchase of $5 or more between April 14 and April 20.

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.

Sunday Insert Preview

It’s finally Friday — which means we’re days away from new coupons and sales! Here are some hints about the best of the best in your Sunday paper.

You’ll find up to three coupon booklets.

Kroger will have new products participating in the “Buy 5 Save $5″ promotion, as well as a sale in the meat department.

Rack Room Shoes and Ulta will both have new ads and coupons.

Staples will have some news about online shopping in its ad, as well as some freebies after rebate available to shoppers.

Meanwhile, Office Max will have plenty of BOGO items throughout the store.

Walgreens  will have a special one-day promotion happening on Sunday, so check out the ad bright and early. There will also be big BOGO deals to be found.

CVS will have a big freebie promotion starting on Sunday, and, like Walgreens, have a store full of BOGO deals.

Target will have lots of merchandise 20% off in stores and online next week.

Dick’s Sporting Goods will be bringing more coupons!

AC Moore and Michaels will both have plenty of springy merchandise on sale as well as the usual new coupons.

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.

Sunday Insert Roundup: Easter Edition

To those of you celebrating Easter today, I hope you have a great holiday.

I’m happy to announce that — unlike on most holidays — there are coupons in today’s newspaper! P&G has a coupon booklet with over $80 in coupons. That’s a lot of potential savings!
There’s also an offer for a $15 rebate when you purchase $50 worth of P&G beauty products. Click here to get your rebate form.

There are tons of new 10/$10 deals available at Kroger this week. They include:
*Oscar Mayer bologna
*Reese’s or Kit Kat king size bars
*Gatorade or G2
*Sparkling Ice
*Chef Boyardee pasta
*Snack Pack puddings and jello
*Knorr rice or pasta sides
*Kraft BBQ sauce or Manwich
*SoBe Lifewater
*Avocados
*Mangoes
*Angel Soft bath tissue
*Kroger bread and buns
*Campbell’s Soup
*Kroger frozen veggies
*Pictsweet Steamables
*Chobani Greek yogurt
*Muller Greek yogurt
*Mini peeled carrots
*Oscar Mayer Lunchables
*Coca-Cola and 7Up 2-liters
*Speed Stick deodorant
*Softsoap and Kroger brand liquid hand soap
*Kroger cotton balls
*Listerine Pocketpaks
*Colgate toothpaste
*Snickers or Twix six-packs
*Trident Layers and Stride gum
*Michelina’s frozen entrees
*Kroger bratwurst
*Horizon organic milk
*Balance bars
*Seedless English cucumbers
*Organic navel oranges
You can also get a free sample (1.5 oz. bag) of Private Selection bagged snacks on Friday (April 5) from 4 to 8 p.m.

If you haven’t gotten in the habit of scanning your Extra Care card at the CVS kiosk yet it would be a great week to start — you’ll be rewarded with a coupon good for $4.99 off Clear hair care, which means free shampoo or conditioner. There are usually some nice unadvertised store coupons in the kiosk that can be combined with manufacturer coupons, too.
CVS is also offering a P&G beauty rebate. Click here to download your rebate form offering $15 back when you spend $50 on select products.
Throughout the store there are tons of buy one, get one free AND buy one, get one half-off deals — combine these with coupons for the biggest savings!
Now through April 21 you can also get 20% off contact lenses from CVS.com.

There are P&G specials everywhere this week!
At Walgreens you can get 3,000 Balance Rewards Points with the purchase of $20 or more of participating P&G products. Combine this deal with the coupons in today’s paper and you could get some great deals. Don’t forget, you could combine this deal with the original P&G rebate deal above.
Similarly to CVS, there are also tons of BOGO deals throughout the store this week.

 All shoes are on sale at Sears this week, so stock up if you’re shopping for the family. Deals start at 2/$15 for kids’ shoes.
There are also some special bargains on products for your yard. Check it out if you’ve caught spring fever and can’t wait to get out in the sunshine.

There’s a brown paper bag from Kmart in your newspaper today. But what does it mean?
Almost anything you can fit in the bag will be 10% off, and Shop Your Way Rewards members will get 20% back in points on every qualifying purchase in the bag. You can also get 10% off all Smart Sense and Image Essentials products in the grocery and drug departments.
Take the bag to the store with you and start filling it 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 these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

Sunday Insert Preview: Hopping down the bunny trail

You’re in for quite a treat this coming Sunday. Not only is it Easter, which usually means there will be some tasty food on your table and left by the Easter Bunny, your newspaper will also have some goodies in it.

You know how it’s always such a bummer that we don’t get coupons on holidays? Well…you could be pleasantly surprised on Sunday.

One of the best parts of the Kroger next week is the giant selection of 10/$10 deals. There’s also a nice little freebie.

Don’t forget to scan your Extra Care card at the CVS kiosk next week. It will be very rewarding. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn a special rebate offer.

Both CVS and Walgreens will have great BOGO deals this week. Stack these offers with your coupons to save the most.

Sears has your family’s feet covered next week.  There will also be some bargains in the lawn and garden department.

There will be a brown-bag offer from Kmart next week. How many savings will you be able to stuff into it?

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.

Save on dining out with these foodie coupons

Empty plate with fork and knife.We’ve got a holiday weekend on the horizon, which for some might mean you’ll be busy, busy, busy visiting family, preparing meals and helping out the Easter Bunny.

If that’s the case, take advantage of these dining deals and treat yourself.

First, here are two deals that I posted before that are still available:

Waffle House has a new printable offering a free bowl of oatmeal. This offer is good Monday through Friday for dine-in only, but no other purchase is necessary. This coupon expires April 2.

Sbarro has a new printable Facebook offer for $1 off a slice of pizza. This coupon expires on April 7.
There’s also this printable coupon offering a free skinny slice with the purchase of any pizza slice or stromboli. This coupon expires April 30.

Now, here are some new deals to check out:

Visit Red Lobster’s Facebook page where you can find a coupon for a half-price Lobsterfest entree when you buy a full-price entree. The coupon will be emailed to you after you click the “claim offer” link. This coupon expires April 14.

Use this printable coupon from Olive Garden and you can get $5 off the purchase of two adult entrees. You can pair this coupon on the 2/$25 dining deal — a dinner for two for $20 is awesome! This coupon expires on April 4.

Outback Steakhouse has a couple different deals going on now.
*First of all, this Sunday (March 31) kids can eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. No coupon required!
*Another great deal that doesn’t require a coupon is the “TourneyTizer” promotion that’s going on now. Click here to go vote for your favorite appetizer, and then on April 2 you can visit Outback and get a free grilled shrimp or chicken artichoke flatbread appetizer (whichever wins the website contest) with any purchase. Just mention “TourneyTizer” to your server.

Another steakhouse deal comes from Long Horn Steakhouse. Use this printable coupon on your next visit and you can save $3 off the purchase of two adult lunch entrees. This coupon expires on April 13.

Fans of Smokey Bones will appreciate this coupon offering $10 off a purchase of $25 or more. This coupon expires March 31.

Next time you’re at the mall and need a snack make sure you have this printable coupon from Auntie Anne’s offering a pretzel for just $1. This coupon expires April 9.

Barnes & Noble has another special Starbucks coupon available here offering two-for-one espresso beverages from the time the store opens until noon. This coupon expires March 31.

Blimpie has a new Facebook offer for BOGO six-inch subs with the purchase of a 22-oz. drink. This coupon expires March 31.

Craving something sweet? Use this coupon from Baskin Robbins to receive $3 off any cake priced $15 or more. This coupon expires March 31.

Also, don’t forget about these offers from 7-Eleven I posted earlier this week.

Know of any other great dining deals out there? Share them!

Special offers from 7-Eleven, including a free Snickers today

If you need a daily chocolate boost, check out this offer from 7-Eleven.

Just click here to download the store’s app, and then you can access an exclusive coupon offering a free Snickers bar today only.

Some other goodies 7-Eleven is offering include $1 coffee on Wednesdays and a free 16-oz. Pepsi with the purchase of any fresh sandwich (both of these offers are good for the remainder of March).

Customers can also score a free MiO Liquid Water Enhancer in stores on April 23.

A hot new batch of printable coupons

printablesSpring is off to a chilly start, but don’t let it get you down if you’re not a snow lover (this girl). Here are some hot new printable coupons to get your week started off right.

Know of any others out there? Share them with me!

The Limited is offering $15 off original ticket prices with this printable Facebook coupon. You can also show the coupon on your smart phone at the register to receive this discount. No minimum purchase amount is required, so it’s very possible you could leave the store with a free — or nearly free — item. This coupon expires March 27 and can be used in stores only.

Old Navy has a new printable Facebook coupon offering $10 off of a $50 purchase in stores. You can also show the coupon on your smart phone at the register to receive this discount. This deal excludes clearance merchandise and cannot be combined with any other discounts. The coupon expires March 27.

Yankee Candle is offering all large jar candles, tumbler candles and Pure Radiance vase candles buy two, get one free with this printable coupon. You can take advantage of this coupon at any Yankee Candle store or participating Yankee Candle retailer (excludes Kohl’s and Target). This coupon expires April 14.

You still have time to use this printable Kohl’s coupon offering 20% off a purchase of at least $100 or 15% off all other purchases. You can also show the coupon on your smart phone at the register to receive this discount. This coupon expires on March 30.

Visit Express soon and you can use this printable coupon to earn $25 off every $100 spent in stores or online. The coupon is not valid on clearance merchandise and expires March 26.

Shoe Carnival had a coupon in yesterday’s paper, but if you missed it you can still print out this coupon offering $5 off a purchase of at least $39.98 or $15 off a purchase of at least $74.98 in stores or online. These coupons expire on March 30

It’s been a while since we’ve seen any Waffle House coupons, but here’s a new printable offering a free bowl of oatmeal. This offer is good Monday through Friday for dine-in only, but no other purchase is necessary. This coupon expires April 2.

Sbarro has a new printable Facebook offer for $1 off a slice of pizza. This coupon expires on April 7.

 

Sunday Insert Roundup

Well folks, we’re one week away from Easter. Hosting a big holiday meal? Still in need of some special outfits? No prob. We’ve got lots of sales and coupons in today’s paper.

Here are some of the best:

Smartsource and Redplum both have coupon booklets up for grabs today.

This week at Kroger you’ll find Easter candy, decor and basket stuffers all on sale up to 40% off.
There are also tons of new 10/$10 deals. Some include: Kroger and Birds Eye frozen veggies, Kroger bread, Kroger cream cheese, Cool Whip, Jell-O, Campbell’s “cream of” soups, PowerBars, Simple Truth beans, Betty Crocker potatoes, Twix or Snickers candy, and Dole pineapple.
You’ll even find some buy one, get one free deals in the store, like: Cadbury and Reese’s candy eggs, Utz potato chips, and Nature Made and Nature’s Bount supplements.
You can still earn a free gallon of milk (or half-gallon of organic milk) by purchasing four select cereal products from Kellogg’s, General Mills, Post, Cascadian Farm, Quaker and Kashi.
Also, look for the special tags throughout the store — when you buy five participating products you’ll automatically save $5 at checkout.

In need of some springy new shoes? Both Shoe Carnival and Rack Room Shoes have new coupons today:
*Rack Room: $10 off a purchase of $60 or more
*Shoe Carnival: $5 off a purchase of $39.98 or more OR $15 off a purchase of $74.98 or more

Kohl’s is offering Kohl’s Charge holders some more big discounts this week. They can save an extra 15%, 20% or 30% off everything when they use their card to pay. For every $50 spent everyone can earn $10 back in Kohl’s Cash.
Plus, save even more with this coupon (print it, or it can be scanned from a smart phone) offering an additional 20% off purchases of $100 or more and 15% off all other purchases now through March 30.

 Target has all of its Easter goodies on sale, which includes candy, baskets, toys, cards, eggs, decorating kits and more.
Additionally, many apparel items for the family are discounted this week, and all shoes are buy one, get on 50% off.
If you need some new entertainment, there are some great deals on DVDs and Blu-ray with prices ranging from $4 to $20.

Kmart is putting their stock of Easter merchandise on sale, too. Filled Easter baskets are on sale for $8.99 this week, and Easter candy is on sale, too. Holiday apparel for kids is on sale for as $10.
There are some great BOGO buys on toys this week. Select Barbie, Hot Wheels and NERF toys are buy one, get one free. Meanwhile, all video games priced $19.99 or less and LeapFrog/VTech software are buy one, get one 50% off.
Like Target, there are some great movie deals here, with titles starting at $5.

Staples and Office Max are on a roll offering coupons lately.
This week from Staples:
*Expo markers (4-pack) are $1 with coupon
*Get $5 off you entire breakroom and cleaning purchase of $25 or more with coupon
This week from Office Max:
*Get 20% off your purchase, including case paper, supplies, ink, toner, storage, software, Ctrlcenter computer support, select Print Center services, select clearance merchandise and more.

Michaels is has a variety of promotions happening this week. Over the entire week, most Easter merchandise will be at least 40% off, as well as paper crafting supplies, scrapbooks and photo albums.
There are also new coupons:
*20% off your entire purchase including sale items
*40% off any regular priced item
*25% off your entire purchase (including sale items) of frames, framed art and shadow boxes
Friday and Saturday (March 29 and 30) there’s special two day sale happening. During this time you’ll find additional discounts on select merchandise (like the entire stock of Crayola products buy one, get one free), plus a coupon offering 30% off your entire regular priced purchase.

 Joann Fabric has tons of items throughout the store 30% to 60% off this week, plus a few new coupons:
*50% off any regular priced item
*40% off any regular priced item
*55% off custom framing

A.C. Moore has some great buys on items for kids this week. Thomas & Friends wooden toys are 40% off, Melissa & Doug puzzles and Sunny Patch toys are buy one, get one free, Webkinz and Beanie babies are $2.99 and boxed activity sets are marked down to $7.99.
Many spring- and Easter-themed crafts and decor are 40% to 50% off, as well.
New coupons include:
*50% off any regular priced item
*40% off any regular priced item
*55% off any regular priced item
*25% off your total regular price purchase

Dicks Sporting Goods is joining in on the coupon fun. Here’s what it has to offer this week:
*$15 off a pair of athletic footwear $59.99 or more
*Top-Flite XL golf balls 2/$15
*25% off youth pull-up pants
*40% off 24-count synthetic baseballs

Belk is having an Easter Sale this week, and with the coupon from the ad you can save $10 off your first purchase of $50 or more. This coupon is great because it has limited exclusions and includes regular and sale priced merchandise.

Don’t miss this in the JC Penney ad this week:
For the entire month of March you can get a free eyebrow shaping in the salon when you spend $32 or more on salon services.

Sears has a new savings pass this week offering an additional 15% off clothing and accessories, or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, footwear, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, housewares, luggage, mattresses, recliners and Shaw rugs.

For more Easter stuffers, you can check out the Toys R Us ad. Popular products like LEGO sets, Crayola products, Melissa & Doug, NERF, Fisher-Price and more are all buy one, get one 50% off this week.
VTech and other select Fisher-Price toys are buy one, get one free.
All pre-filled Easter baskets and candy are 30% off this week, and you can get a free Easter tote with any Easter-themed purchase of $20 or more.
There’s a new baby coupon this week offering $10 off all Pampers value boxes of diapers of 88 or more.

This week at Walgreens you can get a free $5 Walgreens gift card with the purchase of an Apple iTunes $30 gift card multipack — that’s like free money!
You can also score some great deals on Easter candy, which starts at 99 cents. All other Easter goodies area also on sale, and start at $1.99 for stuffers and baskets.

Similiarly, CVS has its Easter candy discounted greatly this week — select brands are buy one, get one free, others are buy one, get one for 25 cents, and others start as low as 99 cents per package.
There are big ExtraBucks to be earned in the beauty and hygiene departments this week, so combine these deals with coupons for the best savings.

 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.

Sunday Insert Preview

This coming week most of us will really start our prep work for Easter, buying tasty food and candy, and maybe even picking up a new outfit (or two). The good news is this doesn’t have to cost you a ton — there will be plenty of big bargains available.

Here are some of the best:

There will be two coupon booklets up for grabs Sunday.

At Kroger you’ll find plenty of Easter goodies on sale, plus new 10/$10 deals. There are also new products participating in the buy five, save $5 instantly promotion.
You’ll still have the opportunity to earn a free gallon of milk (or half-gallon of organic milk) by purchasing four select cereal products, as well.

In need of some springy new shoes? Both Shoe Carnival and Rack Room Shoes will have new coupons on Sunday.

Kohl’s is offering Kohl’s Charge holders some more big discounts this week. They can save an extra 15%, 20% or 30% off everything when they use their card to pay. For every $50 spent everyone can earn $10 back in Kohl’s Cash.
Plus, save even more with this coupon (print it, or it can be scanned from a smart phone) offering an additional 20% off purchases of $100 or more and 15% off all other purchases now through March 30.

 Target will have great prices on Easter merchandise and some entertainment items next week.
There are also some nice prices on apparel for the family.

Similarly, Kmart will be ready to fulfill your Easter needs come Sunday. If you have some kids to please, you’ll appreciate the BOGO deals in the toy section.

Staples and Office Max are on a roll — they’ll both have new coupons.

Michaels , Joann Fabric  and A.C. Moore  will all be competing for your attention next week. Each retailer has big discounts throughout the store and multiple new coupons.

This is something we don’t see too often: Dicks Sporting Goods is joining in on the coupon fun on Sunday.

Belk  and Sears will be having Easter sales with coupons for extra savings.

Don’t miss the special salon freebie in the JC Penney ad.

Toys R Us will have plenty of BOGO deals on popular toy brands next week. There are also some great Easter deals that kids will love.

Next week at Walgreens you can earn a free gift card, plus get some nice deals on Easter goods.

CVS will have great Easter bargains too, plus have some big ExtraBucks 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.

Sunday Insert Roundup: St. Patrick’s Day edition

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you celebrated yesterday, when most of the big events were held, or are flaunting something green today I hope you’ve had a fun weekend. Thanks to the goodies in today’s newspaper, there’s still fun to be had!

Here are some of the best deals from today’s inserts:

Smartsource and Redplum have new coupon booklets available today. If you’re hosting an Easter meal in a couple weeks or are craving Easter candies, there’s plenty here for ‘ya.

Toys R Us has all Easter candy, plus pre-filled and ready-to-fill Easter baskets 30% off this week. Additionally, all Little Tikes toys priced up to $29.99 are buy one, get one free.
There are also plenty of buy one, get one half-off toys, like: Chuggington, Disney Princess dolls, Pillow Pets, Mega Bloks, Crayola supplies, NERF products, Barbie vehicles, Playskool products and books.
Don’t miss the coupon tucked in the middle of the ad offering 30% off select items.

It’s time for the boys of summer to play ball, and if you have little ball players to dress check out the coupon from Dick’s Sporting Goods this week offering 50% off youth pull-up pants.

Target has some awesome store coupons for this week:
*20% off a Wii U accessory
*30% off a Disney Princess game or toy
*30% off a LeapFrog item
*30% off a Mega Bloks toy
*15% off any iTunes card
*$1 off two bagged Easter chocolate items
*20% off a Crayola outdoor item
*30% off a NERF toy
*$1 off the purchase of two six-pack Easter chocolates
*25% off a Disney video or book
There are also plenty of freebies with purchase available this week:
* Trial size L’Oreal Advanced when you buy any L’Oreal Advanced hair care item
* Red Baron pizza when you buy any three 7-Up, A&W or Sunkist 12-packs
* Diet Pepsi 12-pack when you buy any three Sierra Mist, Pepsi or Mountain Dew 12-packs
*Hasbro card game when you buy any Hasbro game $10 or more
As usual, there are plenty of free gift cards with purchase available as well.

Pandora fans will like this new deal from Fink’s. You can receive a free sterling silver Pandora clasp bracelet ($65) value with your purchase of $100 or more  of Pandora jewelry March 21 through 24.

Rack Room Shoes has a new coupon available today offering $10 off a purchase of $60 or more.

This week at CVS you’ll get a free gift filled with assorted Easter candy with the purchase of any Easter candy — all of which is on sale.
You can also get a PAAS Easter Egg decorating kit for free after ExtraBucks rewards. This deal is a money maker opportunity if you use the coupons I blogged about earlier!
There’s a rebate deal available this week too. You can get $15 back via rebate when you spend $50 on any Olay products now through April 30. Click here for your rebate form.

Likewise, Walgreens has its stock of Easter candy on sale this week. There are some store coupons for extra savings, so combine those with any manufacturer coupons you have.
You can get a $10 rebate on L’Oreal Paris products when you spend $30 or more on Revitalift, Youth Code or Age Perfect products. Click here for your rebate form.
Use the coupon in this week’s ad and you can get a free $25 gift card when you transfer a prescription to the pharmacy.

This week at Kmart Shop Your Way Rewards members can get a $5 Kmart award card when they spend $50 or more on qualifying purchases between today and March 31.
Additionally, kids’ Easter shoes and dresses are only $10, and other holiday dresswear for kids and babies is 30% off.
Many cosmetics are buy one, get one half-off this week as well.
Like most other retailers, Kmart has Easter candy on sale this week.

Sears has a new savings pass this week offering 15% off clothing and accessories or 10% off intimates, sleepwear, fine jewelry, watches, home fashions, household goods, luggage, mattresses, recliners and rugs.

 Don’t have an Easter basket to fill this year? Michaels has them 40% off this week, so go pick one up. Other springy decor and crafting items are 40% to 50% off throughout the store, too.
I love this gift card deal: Get a $25 iTunes card for only $20 in stores through March 30.
Of course, the coupons:
*15% off entire purchase including sale items
*40% off any regular priced item
*Extra 25% off Classic Collections

A.C. Moore also has most of its Easter and spring decor 40% to 50% off this week. There are plenty of Easter basket stuffers for only $1, too.
Coupons include:
*50% off any regular priced item
*55% off + $10 off custom framing
*40% off any regular priced item

Staples has a new coupon this week offering $10 off any advertised Canon inkjet printer, plus one for $50 off any chair regularly priced at $169 or more.

Not to be outdone, Office Max has some new coupons this week too:
*20% off copying, printing, binding and finishing projects of $30 or more
*$30 off a purchase of $200 or more on regularly priced furniture collections
*$50 off any chair regularly priced $199.99 or higher

This week Kroger has a new mix and match deal: buy any five participating products and you’ll instantly save $5.
Some of the new 10/$10 items this week include avocados, mangoes, Clif bars, Betty Crocker potatoes, Kroger frozen veggies, Cool Whip, Dole pineapple, Campbell’s “cream of” soups, Kroger breads, and Gwaltney Great Bolony. 
You can still earn a free gallon of milk (or half-gallon of organic milk) this week by purchaseing any 4 participating cereals or breakfast bars.

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.

Sunday Insert Preview

Happy Friday! How will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this weekend? If you’ll be having your fun tomorrow don’t worry — there’s still plenty to look forward to on Sunday.

There are up to two coupon booklets available on Sunday with plenty of coupons for tasty treats.

Toys R Us will have plenty of Easter goodies on sale this week the kids are sure to love. There are also lots of BOGO deals throughout the store plus a new coupon.

Do you have a baseball player in the family? Dick’s Sporting Goods has a little something in its Sunday ad that could save you some money.

Target will have some awesome store coupons next week that could lead to big savings on fun products. There are also tons of freebies with purchase up for grabs.

Pandora fans will be tempted by the Fink’s ad on Sunday.

Rack Room Shoes will have a summery new ad with a coupon for extra savings.

CVS  and Walgreens will both have big Easter sales plus rebate opportunities next week.

Kmart Shop Your Way Rewards members will have the opportunity to start earning a freebie next week, Plus, there will be big savings on apparel for kids.

Sears will have a new savings pass next week to help you save a little extra.

Michaels  and A.C. Moore will both have new coupons and savings on springy items next week.

Staples and Office Max will both have a handful of new coupons, too.

Kroger starts a new mix and match deal next week, and you can still earn a free gallon of milk with select purchases.

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.

New printable dining and retail coupons

printablesStart your holiday weekend off right with these new printable coupons:

Arby’s is offering customers Reuben sandwiches buy one, get one free Friday through Sunday with this printable coupon.

If you’ve already caught spring fever and can’t wait to get out in the yard, be sure to print out this Lowe’s coupon offering $10 off a $50 purchase. The coupon doesn’t expire until May 18, but you never know when it will disappear online.

Starbucks is offering customers a free tall caramel or hazelnut macchiato with this printable coupon. You’ve got some time to use it, too — this coupon doesn’t expire until March 31.
Meanwhile, at Barnes & Noble Starbucks locations you can get espresso beverages buy one, get one free with this printable coupon from opening until noon, now through March 31. (There are also some other B&N coupons at that link.)

Olive Garden has a sweet new deal for families. Click here to print a coupon offering a free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. You can get up to two kid’s meals free with the purchase of two adult meals per coupon, and it doesn’t expire until March 21.

Kohl’s is having a Friends and Family Sale this weekend, and you can save even more with this printable coupon offering an additional 20% off your entire purchase in stores and online. This coupon is valid Friday through Sunday.

This weekend at Macy’s you can get an additional 10% to 15% off select sale and clearance purchases with this printable coupon. This coupon expires on Sunday.

Hungry? Denny’s is celebrating bacon in its restaurants right now, and you can sign up here to get a coupon for two free bacon strips next time you dine. You can also use this printable coupon to get 20% off your entire check. This coupon is good through March 23.

Craving something different? Smokey Bones is offering customers $5 off a $15 purchase with this printable coupon, which is valid through Sunday.

If you’re thinking of hitting the mall this weekend, be sure to print this coupon from Aeropostale offering $10 off any purchase of $50 or more.  This deal is good through Sunday.

Don’t forget this printable coupon from The Limited too — you can use it to get $50 off a $150 purchase, $30 off a $100 purchase or $15 off a $30 purchase. This coupon expires March 19.

This is a fun freebie from Ulta: Print this coupon and you can get a free travel size of Redken hair spray. This coupon is good through Saturday, and no other purchase is necessary.
Additionally, you can use this printable coupon at Ulta to save $3.50 off of a purchase of $10 or more now through March 30.

Also, don’t forget about the return of JC Penney coupons, which I posted about yesterday.

Know of any other great coupons I missed? Share them!

(Updated, 11:40 a.m.) JC Penney brings back coupons

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(Update, 11:40 a.m.:
I received this message from Kate Coultas, a JC Penney representative:

“…Along with a return to targeted, meaningful sales offering even lower prices – which we announced in January – we will now also be offering coupons as an extra shopping incentive around key shopping periods and as an invitation to welcome customers to check out the exciting new brands and shops now available at jcpenney. Today’s coupon is great timing as our new Joe Fresh shops open this week.  While we are not disclosing the exact number of planned coupons for competitive reasons, we won’t feature nearly as many as we used to do before the transformation. The purpose of our renewed promotion strategy is very simple: drive traffic to our stores by reconnecting with our core customers and enticing new customers to try jcp.”

For more information about the Joe Fresh shop, click the link below to read my column from March 2 or visit Amanda Codispoti’s Storefront blog.
End update)

Well, something must have changed between now and my update on JC Penney on March 2 — there’s a new JC Penney coupon available today.

Click here and you’ll find a coupon offering $10 off a $50 purchase. Print the coupon out to use in stores or use the code SPENDIT for online orders. This coupon expires on Sunday, March 17.

I’ve contacted a JC Penney rep and hope to have more information about the return of coupons by this afternoon. I’ll update as I learn more.

Sunday Insert Roundup

Spring has sprung in the inserts this weekend. Speaking of spring, did you remember to set your clock an hour forward? Take this morning to adjust to the time change and relax with your newspaper.

Here are some of the best inserts today:

Smartsource and Redplum have coupon booklets up for grabs.

Rack Room Shoes has an ad full of summery sandals and brightly colored tennis shoes. Oh, and there’s also a coupon offering $10 off a purchase of $60 or more.

Michaels has spring savings in honor of National Craft Month. Silk flower stems, strung beads and St. Patrick’s Day decor are all 40 to 50% off. Additionally, select frames, display cases and shadow boxes are buy one, get one free.
And then there are the coupons:
* 40% off regular and sale priced paints, brushes, pencils, pastels and markers
* 40% off any regular priced item

AC Moore has florals, spring ribbons, beads and beading accessories all 40% off, too. It’s also a great time to shop for Easter and St. Patrick’s Day crafts and decor, most of which are 40 to 50% off.
New coupons include:
*55% + $10 off custom framing
*40% off any regular priced item
*20% off total regular and sale purchase (tonight only)

 Target has many home items on sale this week, from furniture to decor to appliances. Many are at least 20% off.
You can also get Tees and tanks for women this week for only $5 — that’s a great price for stocking up.
If you’re a fan of Coke products it’s a good week to stock up on drinks, too. Coca-Cola 12-packs are 3/$10, and you’ll get a free 12-pack of Coke Zero after purchasing any three Coca-Cola 12-packs.

Toys R Us is hosting a BOGO Blast this week — which means tons of products are buy one, get one 50% off. Some participating brands include LEGO, Skylanders, Lalaloopsy, Mega Bloks, Power Rangers, Disney Princess, Crayola and more.
In stores on March 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be  a Thomas Play Date with games, activities and coupons for attendees. This event is intended for children ages 3 and up.
Parents: Check out the coupon in the back of the ad offering $8 off all laundry detergents 128 oz. or higher.
Easter is coming up soon, and Toys R Us is ready to help out the Easter Bunny. Pre-filled and ready-to-fill Easter baskets and accessories are buy one, get one 40% off, and all Easter candy is buy two, get the third free.

 Once again Kohl’s is offering $10 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spend in stores through today. Plus, if you have a Kohl’s Charge you can get 15%, 20% or 30% off everything.

Kmart has winter apparel clearance starting at $5.99 and footwear clearance up to 70% off this week.
Additionally, you can get a free Easter Bunny basket this week with the purchase of three cards and the coupon found in stores.

Tonight Sears is having a friends and family event from 6 to 9 p.m.
At the event you can get an extra 15% off regular, sale and clearance purchases of appliances, floor care, clothing, accessories, fine jewelry and Lands’ End apparel/footwear.
You can also get 10% off regular, sale and clearance purchases of intimates, fragrances, cosmetics, footwear, watches, mattresses, housewares, luggage, recliners, Shaw rugs, ready-to-assemble pieces, furniture, window fashions, lawn and garden, patio furniture, grills, tools, gameroom supplies, sporting goods, fitness and automotive products.
Regular, sale and clearance electronics, TVs ahd home improvement services will be an additional 5% off.

Office Max has many buy one, get one 50% off deals on office supplies notepads, binders, plastic storage, Sharpies, Expo markers and notebooks this week.
There’s also a coupon offering 20% off qualifying copying, printing, binding and finishing purchases of $30 or more.

CVS is having a Free Sale this week — which isn’t quite as good as it sounds, but it’s close. Many items throughout the store are buy one, get one free, like vitamins, single Easter candies, Zyrtec, batteries and Bumble Bee tuna.
Bags of Easter candy are on sale this week, too. Select varieties are 5/$15, plus you’ll get $5 back in ExtraBucks when you purchase five bags. Combine this deal with the candy coupons we’ve seen in the inserts recently for the best deal.
Coca-Cola products are on sale here, too. You can purchase 5 12-packs for $15, plus you’ll get $5 back in ExtraBucks.

It’s a good week for stocking up on sodas — Walgreens has Coca-Cola products on sale too. You’ll find 12-packs 3/$10 here.
There are also many buy one, get one 50% off deals this week. Some participating products include Cetaphil, select cosmetics, Old Spice, Neutrogena skin products, vitamins, select over the counter painkillers, and more.
Some products are also buy one, get one free, like hearing aid batteries, Nivea for men skin care, Lever 2000, laundry products and household cleaning products.

In keeping with other retailers, Kroger has Coca-Cola two-liters buy four, get two free this week, making the final cost $1 each. Additionally, Pepsi 12-packs are 3/$10.
Some 10/$10 deals this week include Del Monte tomatoes, Annie’s Natural macaroni and cheese, Vitaminwater, Armour LunchMakers, Kroger breads and Gatorade.
You can earn a free gallon of milk (or half-gallon of organic milk) this week by purchasing any four participating Kellogg’s, General Mills, Post, Cascadian Farm, Quaker or Kashi 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 these websites: SmartSource , Redplum , Coupon Network and Coupons.com.

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