Big thanks to JAKOBDANGEL for posting this upcoming CVS deal on our forums starting 2/26:

UP2U Mentos Gum 14 ct .99
-1.00 Q from SS 1/1/12 or SS 2/5/12 (Newspaper coupon)
=Free Gum

Great deal to look forward to!
 

Hurry and download these 5 Beginning Level One Reader Books for your kindle completely free. These are great for kids but since we never know when Amazon prices will change, you have to jump on this one quick!

I hit Aldi hard last week and loaded up on produce! Check out htis week's Aldi produce prices:

Little Salad Bar (bag lettuce....not sure if other stores carry this brand)
-Italian or Caesar salad .99/bag (10 oz)

Multi-colored peppers 1.29/pack (20 oz tray)
Broccoli crowns .79/pack (1 lb tray)
Mushrooms .79/pack (8 oz tray)
Yellow Onions .79/bag (.27/lb, 3 lb bag)
Roma Tomatoes .79/pack (20 oz tray)

Fresh Meat Special Buy: Custom Made Meals Fresh Stuffed Meatballs 4.49/lb

Head to your local Target store on February 25, 2012 from 9 to 11am for a free storytime reading of Dr. Seuss's book The Lorax! The storytime includes goody bags too. The website does say all Target stores are participating but you might want to call ahead just to be sure!

Thanks, Brandi O!

If you  live in the OKC area, be sure to check out Sunflower Market. Seriously, I'm stopping by the next time I'm in the city!

Remember – Every Wednesday is Double Ad Wednesday. That means there are two sales at once. The one ending on this Wednesday, and the one starting this Wednesday. Don’t forget to check last weeks match-ups to make the most of your shopping trip on a Wednesday!


FRUITS

Apples – Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious – (3lb) 2/$5
Blackberries 2/$5
Blueberries 2/$5
Grapefruit – Rio Red – 4/$1
Mandarins – Royal - $.88/lb
Oranges – Navel – $.88/lb
Raspberries – 2/$5
Strawberries 2/$5
Tangelos – Minneola - $.88/lb


VEGETABLES
Avocados – 3/$1
Bell Peppers – Red, Yellow, Orange – $.88
Bell Peppers – Green – 2/$1
Cucumbers – 2/$1
Cucumbers – Hothouse Seedless - $.77
Lettuce – Red, Green Leaf - $.99
Onions – Red, Yellow, White – 2lb/$1
Squash – Italian, Yellow, Mexican Grey - $.99/lb
Tomatoes –Grape, Cherry – $.77/10oz
Tomatoes – On-the-vine - $1.99/lb

ORGANIC
Apples – Fuji, Braeburn– 2lbs/$3
Cabbage – Green - $.99/lb
Carrots – 2/$3
Celery 2/$3
Lettuce – Romaine, Iceberg – 2/$3
Pears – Anjou, Bosc – 2lb/$3
Potatoes – Russet – 3lb/$2.99
Strawberries – 8oz – 2/$5
Tomatoes –Roma – $.99/lb

POM Wonderful Juice $2.99
-$1 SS 1/8
=$1.99

Organic Valley Flavored Half and Half $1.99
-$.50 printable coupon
=$1.49

Horizon Organic Butter $4.99
-$.55 printable coupon
=$4.44

Voskos Greek Yogurt plus Granola 4/$5
-$.75 printable coupon
=$.50

Annie’s Homegrown Natural Macaroni and Cheese 4/$5
-$.75/2 printable coupon
=2/$1.75

Good Earth Tea 2/$5
-$1 printable coupon
=$1.50

Sea Cuisine Entrees $5.99
-$1 printable coupon
=$4.99

Update: Just saw the remarks on facebook that people are having a hard time redeeming this coupon. Looks like some bloggers have removed it while others still say it is legit. It's a toss up which I don't like so I'm breaking the links on this one. 

If you have a touch device, check out this great coupon from Best Buy for a free Rocketfish Stylus. This is the pen-like thing that you can use on your iPad or other tablets, I had to google that one just to figure it out. The freebie is valued at $16.99 and it's good through 7/31/12.

This is one of my favorite offers! Get a free 8x10 canvas from Canvas People, all you have to do is pay shipping which I believe was around $14. This makes a great gift or keep it for yourself! I have them hanging up in our living room and I get compliments on them everytime people come over. If you want a different size, you'll get $35 off your first order with free shipping.

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If you live in the Oklahoma City area, be sure to check out these Buy for Less deals happening this week:

Coupon Club Coupons February 18 – March 2
Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese
-$.50 coupon club

Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
-$.50 coupon club

Purina Dog Chow $10.99
-$1 coupon club
-$1 RP 1/29
=$8.99

Quaker Instant Oatmeal
-$.50 coupon club

Quilted Northern Bath Tissue $5.99
-$.50 coupon club
=$5.49


]MEAT/ MEALS
Campbell’s Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup $.48
-$.40/4 SS 2/12
=4/$1.52

Land O’Frost Premium Sliced Wafer Meat $3.89
-$.55 RP 2/19
=$3.34

Fisher Boy Shrimp Poppers or Fish Sticks $4.99
-$.75 printable coupon
=$4.24

Totino’s Crisp Crust Party Pizza $1.28
-$.75/3 SS 1/29
=3/$3.09

Sea Pak Oven Crunchy Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp $4.99
-$.75 SS 2/12
=$4.24


GROCERY

Nabisco Premium Saltines $1.68
-$1/2 printable coupon
=2/$2.36

Nabisco Cheese Nips $1.48
-$1/2 printable coupon
=2/$1.96

Knorr Lipton Pasta or Rice Sides $.99
-$.50/2 RP 1/29
=2/$1.48

McCann’s Instant Irish Oatmeal 2/$5
-$1 printable coupon
=$1.50

Hormel Chili No Beans $1.48
-$.55/2 SS 1/15
=2/$2.41

Kikkoman Soy Sauce $1.77
-$1 printable coupon
=$.77

Pace Picante Sauce $2.48
-$.75/2 SS 1/22
=2/$4.21

Hiland Dip or Sour Cream $1.49
-$.50/2 SS 1/22
=$2.48

YoPhoria Probiotic Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie $.68
-$1/4 SS 1/22
=4/$1.72

Boost HiPro $6.99
-$1.50 RP 1/29
=$5.49

North Star Ice Cream Bars $2.88
$-.50 printable coupon
=$2.38

North Star Olde Fashioned Sundae Cones $3.48
-$.50 printable coupon
=$2.98

Alter Eco Chocolate $2.99
-$1 printable coupon
=$1.99

Green Mountain Coffee K Cups $6.99
-$1/2 printable coupon
=2/$12.98


HEALTH & BEAUTY
Hall’s Cough Drops $.99
-$1/2 printable coupon
=2/$.98

Johnson & Johnson Baby Needs $1.99
-$1 printable coupon
=$.99

Fisher Price just released $70 in printable coupons on Coupons.com. These are great and high value! If you have a baby shower coming up then be sure to print these off. I noticed the Imaginext coupon too...which my son LOVES. Print 'em quick:

Enjoy the savings!

Reasor's is rockin' with good deals this week!! Check out our Reasor's coupon and sale matchups:

Remember that at Reasors if it is a sale for multiple items (ie- 2/$3) then you only have to purchase one to get the sale price (ie 2/$3 = $1.50 ea).

This Weeks Surprise Buy: Pilgrim's Fryer Drumsticks or Thighs 3lb bag - $2
* limit 2

They are having a "Seafood Sale" and you can see the prices on the seafood on the above link.

GROCERY

Frosted Flakes 20.5 oz - 2/$5
- $1/2 here
= 2/$4

Apple Jacks or Froot Loops 14.7 oz. Bonus Size - 2/$5
- $1 here
= 2/$4

Kellogg's Pop*Tarts - $2.79
- $.70 here
= $2.09

Michelina's Entrées - 10/$10
- $1/5 here
= 5/$4

Borden Milk - $1.85
- $.55 here
= $5.99

Brown Cow All Natural Yogurt - 79¢
- $.50/3 here
= 3/$1.87

Chobani All Natural Greek Yogurt - 4/$5
- $.30 here
= $.95

Fast Classics Breaded Chicken - $6.99
- $1 here
= $5.99

Gorton's Value Pack Fish Fillets or Portions - $4.39
- $.50 SS 1/1
= $3.89
-$1/2 here
= 2/$7.78

New York Texas Toast, Breadsticks, Bread or Rolls - $2.78
- $.50 SS 1/15
= $2.28

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits - 3/$5
- $.30/2 GM 2/5
= 2/$2.73
or $.35/3 GM 1/8
= 3/$4.65
or $1/2 here
= 2/$2.33

Rudi's Sandwich Bread or Bagels - 2/$7
- $2 here
= $1.50
or $1 here
= $2.50

Totino's Pizza Rolls - 4/$5
- $.60/3 here
= 3/$3.15
or $1/2 here or here
= 2/$1.50

Nabisco Cheese Nips - 2/$3
- $1/2 here
= 2/$2

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning - 4/$3
- $.50 SS 1/29
= $.25

Old El Paso Taco Shells - $1.75
- $.50 SS 1/29
= $1.25

Raisin Bran 20 oz. - 2/$4
- $1/2 here
= 2/$3
or $1 SS 2/12
= $1

Pebbles 9.5 to 11 oz. - 2/$4
- $.55 SS 1/15
= $1.45

Pringles Snack Stacks - $2.99
- $.50 RP 1/29
= $2.49

Red Gold Tomatoes - 4/$3
- $.75/3 here
= 3/$1.50

V8 Splash Juice Drink - 2/$5
- $1/2 SS 2/5
= 2/$4

Household/Personal

Brawny Paper Towels - $6.69
- $1 here
= $5.69

Cascade Dish Detergent - $4.69
- $.50 P&G 1/29
= $4.19

Halls Cough Drops - $1.09
- $1/2 here or SS 2/5
= 2/$1.18
or $.50 All You Feb 2012
= $.59

Kick off 2012 on the right foot and learn how to save THOUSANDS of dollars a year at a Couponing Bootcamp LIVE Event! I have added two upcoming workshops in Tulsa and Oklahoma City as well as a Coupon Swap Party. Be sure to check our Money Saving Queen Events page for all the details and to register. Our Couponing Bootcamp LIVE Events do sell out (there are only a few spots left for the Tulsa event) so be sure to reserve your spot today!

What will you learn? Well, I am so glad you asked...You will learn how to cut your grocery bill by 80% or more with strategic shopping, master couponing, coupon stacking, stockpiling and so much more. Even if you think you've heard it all, I guarantee you, you will still walk away with something new!

Plus, I have added area coupon policies to the workshop and 5 Ways to Make CASH now! This means, you'll learn how to shop crazy smart plus how to make real cash by mystery shopping, answering e-mails and more.

Both Couponing Bootcamp LIVE Events feature our sponsor Tulsa Gold & Gems (OKCGold.com) buying your unwanted jewelry and paying cash on the spot! They pay the highest in the nation so not only will you learn how to save mega money this year, you'll also walk out with money!

If you live outside of the Tulsa or Oklahoma City area, now is the time to load up the mini and head to town! Gather the girls and get ready to save mega money in 2012. Keep in mind, if you're saving an extra $100 on your grocery bill...that's an extra $100 that can go to the COACH bag you've been eyeing! :)

Sponsored By:

Get the best deals at Walmart this week with our Walmart coupon matchups from Passion for Savings:

Yoplait Lactose-Free Yogurt Cups - $0.60

$0.30/1 Yoplait Lactose-Free Yogurt Cups printable
$0.30 after coupon!

Avent Pacifier Pack Soothies 2 pk. - $2.00

$1.50/1 Avent Pacifier Pack printable
$0.50 after coupon!
Nestle or Wonka Movie Theatre Candy - $0.98

$0.75/2 Nestle or Wonka Candies, exp. 3/31/12 (RP 02/19/12)
$0.60 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides - $1.00

$0.50/2 Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides, exp. 2/26/12 (RP 01/29/12)
$0.75 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

Gerber SmartNourish 2nd Foods Baby Food - $0.96

$0.75/4 SmartNourish™ 2nd Foods Baby Food
$0.77 ea. wyb 4 after coupon!

Gain Dryer Sheets - $2.32

$1.50/2 Gain Detergent, Fabric Softener, Sheets, Dryer Bars or Scent Booster, exp. 3/31/12 (RP 02/19/12)
$1/1 Gain Detergent, Fabric Softener, Sheets, Dryer Bar or Scent Booster, exp. 3/31/12 (RP 02/19/12)
$0.50/1 Gain Detergent, Fabric Softener, Sheets, Dryer Bar or Scent Booster, exp. 3/31/12 (RP 02/19/12 R)
As low as $1.32 after coupon!

L'Oreal Kids Shampoo - $2.34

$0.75/1 L'Oreal Kids Shampoo or other kids Products, exp. 4/15/12 (RP 02/19/12)
$1.59 after coupon!

Thanks, Heather!

I am not excited about the rising gas prices!  According to NPR, gas prices are the highest ever for this time of year and are predicted to reach a record $5 a gallon by the start of the summer driving season. Seriously.

Obviously, we are all looking for ways to save at the pump.  I really love GasBuddy.com.  Thanks to the trip cost calculator, I can manage expenses by mapping out where I will fill up along the trip.  I'll just plug in my route, the type of car and presto, I'll know what the drive will cost, plus it will tell me when I will need to fill up and where the cheapest station is located.

When you are in town and it's time to fill up, you definitely want to check out the free GasBuddy app. This is app is available for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry users and it rocks!  The gas prices are constantly updated and the app even tells you how far you are from each station. So, if you're the type to search for the lowest price then this the app you need.

Report gas prices in your area and you earn points toward prize giveaways from GasBuddy including the chance to win a $250 gas card each week!

I tweeted about this just yesterday and here is the reply I got from Kum & Go. He mentions Fuelly.com which helps you track and compare your personal car mileage as well.

@MoneySavinQueen It's definitely tops for checking prices. A lot of our customers use it. I like @fuelly for tracking personal mileage.

— Kum & Go (@kumandgo) February 20, 2012

So, the question is, do you use an app? If so, what do you use and what do you think about it?

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Today I am 32 years old. Yep, shocking. Well, at least it is to me. The coolest thing about birthdays, in my couponing opinion, are all the freebies you can load up on! I've been hitting restaurants, stores and various other places for all the birthday freebies so I thought I would share them with you too. You can sign up for these now then when your birthday rolls around, your inbox will be full of presents!

{Birthday Freebies}

IHOP: Free Rooty Tooty Fresh n' Fruity Meal (value $6.99)

Sephora: Beauty Freebie (Value $12)

Zio's: Free Meal (Value $12.99)

Starbucks with Gift Card: Free Drink (I also ended up with a coupon for ice cream too strangely enough)

Panera: Free Smoothie or Drink

The Melting  Pot: Six Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Value $17)

Arby's: Free Jamocha Shake (Value $2)

Red Robin: Free Burger or Chicken Sandwich (Value up to $12)

Old Navy: $15 off $50 with your Old Navy Card

Chili's: Free Dessert (Value $6.29)

These birthday deals alone add up to more than $90 in free goodies!  I know there are many restaurants out there with birthday clubs, these were just my favorites. What have you found?

Video:

Print a $1 off the purchase of 10 4x6 prints at Target coupon and you'll get 10 4x6 prints completely free! The 4x6 prints are only .10 each at Target so talk about a great deal. Be sure to print it before it's gone again as all the good coupons disappear quickly!

Be sure to check out these Homeland Store matchups before you head out for the week. These deals do start on Wednesday so get those coupons ready:

Matchups provided by The Frugal Family Life. If you need to view the "RURAL" Homeland deals you can see them HERE.

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Entrees, $2.00
$4/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones Products printable
$3/10 Weight Watchers Smart Ones, exp. 4/30/12 (SS 08/07/11 R)
Final Price = $1.60 each wyb 10

Campbell’s Select Harvest Soups, $2.50
$1/2 Campbell's Select Harvest, exp. 3/31/12 (SS 02/05/12 R)
$0.50/4 Campbell's Select Harvest, exp. 3/31/12 (SS 02/05/12 R)
$0.50/2 Campbell's Select Harvest Soup, exp. 2/19/12 (SS 01/08/12 #2 R)
$1/2 Campbell's Select Harvest Soup, exp. 2/19/12 (SS 01/08/12 #2)
Final Price = $1.50 each wyb 2

Nestle Juicy Juice 8pk, $2.00
$1/3 HERE
Final Price = $1.33 each wyb 3

Fisher Boy Qwik Fish Sticks, $2.99
$0.75/1 Fisher Boy printable
Final Price = $1.49

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, $2.99
$1/2 Hillshire Farm Rope or Link Smoked Sausage, exp. 3/24/12 (RP 01/29/12 R)
Final Price = $1.99 each wyb 2

Land O’Frost Premium Sliced Ham or Turkey, $4.49
$1/1 HERE
Final Price = $2.49

Land O'Frost Sandwich or Wrap Kits, $4.99
$1/1 HERE
Final Price = $2.99

Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage or Cooked Links or Patties, $3.69
$0.55/2 Jimmy Dean Rolls, exp. 2/19/12 (RP 01/08/12)
$0.55/1 Jimmy Dean Product, exp. 2/19/12 (RP 01/08/12) (excludes rolls)
$0.75/1 Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Product printable
Final Price = As low as $2.19 with $.75/1

State Fair Corn Dogs 21.3-24 oz $5.49
$1/2 State Fair Product printable
Final Price = $4.49 each wyb 2

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls or Crescent Rolls, $.99
$0.30/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits, exp. 3/31/12 (GM 01/08/12)
$0.40/2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls printable
$0.40/3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands! Biscuits, exp. 2/25/12 (SS 12/04/11 R)
$0.40/3 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls printable
Final Price = As low as $.59 each wyb 2

Land O Lakes Natural Brown or Omega 3 Eggs, $1.99
$0.50/1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Eggs, exp. 2/29/12 (SS 01/08/12 R)
Final Price = $.99

Welch’s Cocktail Juice, $2.79
$1/2 Welch's Refrigerated Juice Cocktail or Healthy Start 100% Juice printable
$0.75/1 Welch's Refrigerated Juice Cocktail or Healthy Start Juice, exp. 5/31/12 (RP 02/12/12 R)
Final Price = $1.29

Best Life Buttery Spread 8-15 oz $1.59
$1/1 HERE
Final Price = FREE

Michelina’s Entrees, $.99
$1/5 Michelina's Entree printable
Final Price = $.59 each wyb 5

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna cans, $.69
$1/2 Bumble Bee Product (Recyclebank)
Final Price = FREE

StarKist Albacore White Tuna pouch, $2.50
$.50/1 Starkist Pouch product printable previously available
Final Price = $1.50

StarKist Low Sodium Chunk Light Tuna Pouch, $2.00
$.50/1 Starkist Pouch product printable previously available
Final Price = $1.00

StarKits Tuna Creations Pouch, $1.50
$.50/1 Starkist Pouch product printable previously available
Final Price = $.50

Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal, $2.50
$1/1 Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends Cereal printable (only fruit blend variety if included in sale)
Final Price = $.50!

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn, $3.00
$1/2 Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn printable
Final Price = $2.00 each wyb 2


Spam Luncheon Meat, $2.50
$1/2 HERE
Final Price = $1.50 each wyb 2

Emerlad Dry Roasted Peanuts 16 oz $1.99
$1.50/2 Emerald Nuts Product, exp. 3/11/12 (RP 01/29/12 R)
Final Price = $1.24 each wyb 2

Boost High Protein Nutritional Shakes 6 count, $6.99
$1.50/1 Boost Nutritional Drink or Drink Mix, exp. 3/25/12 (RP 01/29/12 #2 R)
$2/1 Boost Nutritional Drink or Powder printable
Final Price = $4.99

Bayer Aspirin 40-50ct $3.99
$1/1 Bayer Aspirin Product, exp. 4/30/12 (SS 01/29/12)
Final Price = $1.99

Scope Outlast Mouthwash, $2.99
$1/1 Scope Mouthwash, exp. 2/29/12 (P&G 01/29/12)
Final Price = $.99

Hamburger Helper, $1.50
$0.75/1 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper printable (I tried printing this one to verify, but my printer wouldn’t work. Please let me know if it really prints as a $.75/1)
$0.80/4 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper Product printable
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, exp. 3/31/12 (GM 02/05/12)


Nabisco Snak-Saks or Cheese Nips, $1.50
$1/2 Nabisco Crackers printable (9-16oz only)
Final Price = $.50 (only if the correct size is included in sale)


Huggies Baby Wipes 64-72ct, $2.50
$0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 3/10/12 (SS 02/12/12 R)
Final Price = $1.50

"Like" Panda Express on Facebook and print a coupon for a FREE single serving entree of Peppercorn Shrimp on February 22, 2012. Great way to try out a new dish for all you shrimp fans!

No purchase neccessary. Woohoo!

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A few weeks ago, I asked our facebook fans if they had any coupon questions for an upcoming news segment I was taping. I wanted to answer some of those questions in this post today and give you a few links to help you start couponing in the real world.

First, be sure to check out our Couponing 101 post which is full of links to get you started and also bookmark this link and learn how you can help military overseas by sending them your expired coupons.

{Q&A with the Queen}

1. How do you remain pleasant while explaining you are correct while using coupons when speaking to sales people? The best thing to do in this situation is the call a manager over to clarify and double check the transaction and be sure to have your store coupon policy. If that doesn't work, you can put the items back and shop at another store or file a complaint with the corporate office. Sometimes it is frustrating however, maintaining a good attitude is key. Many stores get turned off by couponers who are demanding or rude and that behavior hurts all of us in the end.

2. How do I determine if a coupon is real or fake? The biggest thing is to check your source. Always get your coupons from trustworthy websites or the manufactures website. Here is a post I did awhile back about Real Vs. Fake coupons.

3. Besides couponing, what other ways can I save money? I believe you can save money in every single thing you do whether you are buying groceries, new shoes or remodeling your home. Check out yesterday's post about homemade frugal cleaners and keep a close eye on our site for retail deals and sales too!

Want to really find out how to cut your grocery bill by 80% or more and save thousands of dollars a year on your purchases? Be sure to attend a Couponing Bootcamp LIVE Event or download my new ebook, Couponing Bootcamp!

Sneakpeeq is celebrating new members by offering a free silk scarf and free shipping (seriously, there's nothing to purchase). Simply sign up and share with three friends on facebook and you will claim a silk scarf worth $50. The site is pretty stinkin' cool and the deals are up to 70% off! Woot!

Disclosure: Affiliate links are embedded in the post.

Head to Petco.com and print a coupon for 1 free can of Purina Pro Plan Dog Food. You do have to be a Petco Pals Rewards member which is free so be sure to sign up. Talk about a pretty good perk for being a member though!

Thanks, Bargain Blessings!