THE FEBRUARY 2011 GROCERY CHALLENGE THREAD

[dancinmama]

Feb 15, 2011 19:31:41 GMT -5 ooty1234 said:

I got the REDPLUM today for 2/20/11. LOTS of high value Q's. 3.00/1 Purex detergent, 1.00/1 Purex softener, 2.00/1 Dial lotion?

Noticed that Purex is BOGO at Giant Eagle, save 5.98/2, so FREE purex?? Any Giant Eagle pros know if that works in Cleveland are stores? (2 Q's on BOGO?)

Purex is $1.99 at WAGs this week. The coupon will be too late for me, but maybe some of you who get them early can use it there.

[misspt]

Dancin: those were some awesome coupons, thanks!!!!!!

[dancinmama]

Feb 15, 2011 20:17:04 GMT -5 misspt said:

Dancin: those were some awesome coupons, thanks!!!!!!

I thought so. There was also a $2/1 Pantene which we occasionally get in the P&G inserts, but not very often.

Even though my envie will probably not get to you by Friday, do you still want me to send it?

[misspt]

Um, that's o.k., I don't want you to waste a stamp, but thanks for offering. The $2/1 head and shoulders coupon hasn't been seen in a long, long, long time. I have applied for 3 separate addresses. Thanks again!

[suziq38]

Feb 15, 2011 19:52:36 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

P&G EVERYDAY SOLUTIONS

This is a P&G program and is another way to get some great P&G coupons. Some of them are at higher values than what we normally get in the monthly P&G BrandSaver (i.e., $5/1 Gillette Fusion razor and $1/1 any Charmin).

Here is a link to sign up and request coupons. Just click on the coupons that you want and they will send them to you.

www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/try-it/tryit.jsp

Happy Hounding!!

Thank you Dancinmama!

[dancinmama]

Feb 15, 2011 21:14:35 GMT -5 suziq38 said:

Feb 15, 2011 19:52:36 GMT -5 dancinmama said:

P&G EVERYDAY SOLUTIONS

This is a P&G program and is another way to get some great P&G coupons. Some of them are at higher values than what we normally get in the monthly P&G BrandSaver (i.e., $5/1 Gillette Fusion razor and $1/1 any Charmin).

Here is a link to sign up and request coupons. Just click on the coupons that you want and they will send them to you.

www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/try-it/tryit.jsp

Happy Hounding!!

Thank you Dancinmama!

Keep track of the email and password that you used to sign up because they will continue to have offers in the future.

[mizbear]

blues- I use simplyink- I found them through mypoints. The only thing is if you use their cartridges you void your printer's warranty- mine is long past the warranty, but I love the price and quality of the cartridges.
What do you guys think of the the following scenario for CVS:
Scott TP 12 pack for $6.88
I have a 20% shopping pass
$1 off an 8+ roll TP
and 6 EB.
TP is the only thing I really need right now that is on sale. I could buy another deodorant to add to my stash- always necessary at my place to fill out to the 6EB.

[Deleted]

Hello ladies!

I have something to make you laugh. I'm on my way home after purchasing my new sports bra at 20% discount (small stain and only one left), when I remember that Kroger's has Colgate for 98 cents. My BFF likes it and I had a 50 cent coupon. Sales ends tomorrow so I stopped.

I'm at the self-checkout register waiting for the machine to tell me how much I owe after giving the coupon to the clerk. The machine displays 'Receipt printing' and I'm looking dumbfounded because I haven't paid. The clerk walks over and says "Way to go! I like seeing people who think about their purchases."

That's when I realized that I'd gotten the tube for free because Kroger's doubles .50 cent coupons. I think it's the first thing I've gotten completely free without having to buy anything else.

Bonus: A clerk likes the fact that I used a coupon and isn't acting like I've taken money straight out of her wallet.

[Deleted]

Hello all! I used to be fairly active with this thread, a few years ago, but just could not keep up with it and my job. Anyway, I still get the google doc, but noticed there aren't a whole lot of people participating on it. Is there another one somewhere?

[dancinmama]

Feb 15, 2011 23:24:46 GMT -5 @nicoley said:

Hello all! I used to be fairly active with this thread, a few years ago, but just could not keep up with it and my job. Anyway, I still get the google doc, but noticed there aren't a whole lot of people participating on it. Is there another one somewhere?

Hi nicoley!! Wow, it's great to see you again. Yes, there are A LOT of names on that list that even I do not recognize. I think there may be several that posted a couple of times, got their name on the list, and then realized that it wasn't for them.

There are others who participated on the GC for a time and then, like you, got busy with life and dropped off.

So the answer is no; that is still the list.

I sure hope that we see more of you.

[dancinmama]

Feb 15, 2011 22:44:50 GMT -5 @texasjunebaby said:

Hello ladies!

I have something to make you laugh. I'm on my way home after purchasing my new sports bra at 20% discount (small stain and only one left), when I remember that Kroger's has Colgate for 98 cents. My BFF likes it and I had a 50 cent coupon. Sales ends tomorrow so I stopped.

I'm at the self-checkout register waiting for the machine to tell me how much I owe after giving the coupon to the clerk. The machine displays 'Receipt printing' and I'm looking dumbfounded because I haven't paid. The clerk walks over and says "Way to go! I like seeing people who think about their purchases."

That's when I realized that I'd gotten the tube for free because Kroger's doubles .50 cent coupons. I think it's the first thing I've gotten completely free without having to buy anything else.

Bonus: A clerk likes the fact that I used a coupon and isn't acting like I've taken money straight out of her wallet.

texasjunebaby: GREAT JOB!! Coupons are a wonderful thing and so are stores that double. Thanks for sharing.

[shelly527in]

Feb 15, 2011 9:56:03 GMT -5 AJ CouponGG said:

Feb 15, 2011 0:50:45 GMT -5 shelly527in said:

Thanks for the reminder about no limits on the rebates! Just got back rebate from Black Friday sale!

Wow 3 + months for rebate? That's awful turn around time on their end, even if it was Black Friday. I'm usually pestering the company after 8 weeks.

AJ They may have been mailed during my Christmas break...I'm not sure. I was sure I'd get anything back since I saw some posts in Nov. of people saying they hadn't got their rebate they sent in for in JULY! I kinda forgot about sending it in.

[shelly527in]

Feb 15, 2011 22:44:50 GMT -5 @texasjunebaby said:

Hello ladies!

I have something to make you laugh. I'm on my way home after purchasing my new sports bra at 20% discount (small stain and only one left), when I remember that Kroger's has Colgate for 98 cents. My BFF likes it and I had a 50 cent coupon. Sales ends tomorrow so I stopped.

I'm at the self-checkout register waiting for the machine to tell me how much I owe after giving the coupon to the clerk. The machine displays 'Receipt printing' and I'm looking dumbfounded because I haven't paid. The clerk walks over and says "Way to go! I like seeing people who think about their purchases."

That's when I realized that I'd gotten the tube for free because Kroger's doubles .50 cent coupons. I think it's the first thing I've gotten completely free without having to buy anything else.

Bonus: A clerk likes the fact that I used a coupon and isn't acting like I've taken money straight out of her wallet.

AWESOME job!


nicoley welcome back!

RITE AID ADVICE NEEDED I love my nearest RA---30 miles away---but hate that they are often out of stock. Should I call the manager and explain my situation? I'd hate to have to comp their ad and give Wal-Mart my money instead of RA. I spoke to one employee (thought she was the manager at first) and she knew nothing about the iheartriteaid!

[debinwa]

Feb 15, 2011 8:20:33 GMT -5 Frugal Nurse said:

Debinwa- I got your Q's! Thanks so much!

Woohoo! Glad they got to you in time for your sale!

[mandyms]

Feb 15, 2011 19:31:41 GMT -5 ooty1234 said:

I got the REDPLUM today for 2/20/11. LOTS of high value Q's. 3.00/1 Purex detergent, 1.00/1 Purex softener, 2.00/1 Dial lotion?

Noticed that Purex is BOGO at Giant Eagle, save 5.98/2, so FREE purex?? Any Giant Eagle pros know if that works in Cleveland are stores? (2 Q's on BOGO?)

Yes, Ooty. GE BOGO free products ring up each at 1/2 price. So if one costs 5.98, each would ring up 2.99.

[frugalsuz]

Feb 15, 2011 13:46:10 GMT -5 Sam_2.0 said:

Frugalsuz - I got my envie!! THANK YOU!!!! I am actually taking a vacation day on Friday so that I can go buy diapers! LOL - DH just laughs at me.

sam - Good, I'm glad they got to you in time. I've taken days off work to do some shopping as well. Sometimes its just easier to shop during the day so you don't have to battle crowds and traffic.

[ohmomto2boys]

Ooty - that is one of the nice things about Giant Eagle - BOGO rings up 1/2 price (except on meat) so you can use 2 q's!

I got an e-mail from RA today and there was a $3 off $15 purchase!! Keep your eyes open. Sometimes I just blow thru my e-mails...luckily I didn't.

[suziq38]

Feb 15, 2011 22:44:50 GMT -5 @texasjunebaby said:

Hello ladies!

I have something to make you laugh. I'm on my way home after purchasing my new sports bra at 20% discount (small stain and only one left), when I remember that Kroger's has Colgate for 98 cents. My BFF likes it and I had a 50 cent coupon. Sales ends tomorrow so I stopped.

I'm at the self-checkout register waiting for the machine to tell me how much I owe after giving the coupon to the clerk. The machine displays 'Receipt printing' and I'm looking dumbfounded because I haven't paid. The clerk walks over and says "Way to go! I like seeing people who think about their purchases."

That's when I realized that I'd gotten the tube for free because Kroger's doubles .50 cent coupons. I think it's the first thing I've gotten completely free without having to buy anything else.

Bonus: A clerk likes the fact that I used a coupon and isn't acting like I've taken money straight out of her wallet.

Texasjunebaby,
Congratulations!
I am happy that you were able to get the toothpaste for free.
I love it when that happens!

[suziq38]

Feb 15, 2011 23:24:46 GMT -5 @nicoley said:

Hello all! I used to be fairly active with this thread, a few years ago, but just could not keep up with it and my job. Anyway, I still get the google doc, but noticed there aren't a whole lot of people participating on it. Is there another one somewhere?

Welcome back, Nicoley!

I still need this board to get my FREE stuff and frugal ideas from others.

It is nice to see that you have returned.

[frugalsuz]

Ooh, I'm very excited about ShopRite's upcoming sales! There are a ton of buy X, get Y deals. The catalinas that print are spaced over a span of several weeks (so you can't use them all at once or roll them), but still some great deals. Here's a couple things that I'm planning:

6 Ragu's (three for $4, 2 different varieties) plus one Wish Bone dressing $2, use coupons from 1/30 RP for Ragu (I don't remember what amount mine were) and hopefully $1 off Wish Bone from 1/30 RP = $10 before coupons and get back $12 in cats. After coupons, it will be an even bigger profit

Splenda $4, buy 3 - get $12. I'll use three $1 coupons for a $3 profit
www.splenda.com/products/coupons?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=sitelinks_coupons_4&utm_campaign=Brand

Free Glad: 4 Glad Cling Wrap $1.50 each and 3 Glad plastic wrap $2 each = $12 - $12 cats = FREE

Another $8 MM:
4 Dole Fruit Crisps 1/09SS=$8
2 Dole Fruit Jars 1/16SS= $5
Total= $13

Minus: 4 $.75/1 Dole Fruit Crisps=$6
2 $.75/1 Dole Fruit Jars =$3
OP: $4 and get $12

[mawmawandlovingit]

Update on Coke Rewards: I never received my coupons from the Wednesday 30 point deal back in December. I have called and e-mailed but have gotten no where. So I decided to call again today since I still have not gotten the Q's and the CSR said she would give me my 60 points back and she could not re-send the Q's. After pleading my point that I could not get this deal again, she was nice enough to give me 480 points so that I could order the Q's again. How nice was that!!! I think I will order one at a time and see if I get them......it is really weird that BOTH of the Q's went missing. I am thinking that they just didn't get mailed out originally.

[mawmawandlovingit]

Frugalsuz You have pm from me

[frugalsuz]

I was at Target last night and noticed that Dentastix were on sale for $2 (smaller size) and $3 (big size). There was a $2 coupon in the 1/30 RP that will make these free or really cheap! I didn't have my coupons with me at the time, but I'll be heading back to get some. My boyfriend's dog loves these!

[momof2]

Feb 16, 2011 10:13:02 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

I was at Target last night and noticed that Dentastix were on sale for $2 (smaller size) and $3 (big size). There was a $2 coupon in the 1/30 RP that will make these free or really cheap! I didn't have my coupons with me at the time, but I'll be heading back to get some. My boyfriend's dog loves these!

Do you know if this is their regular price or if they were on sale?

[dancinmama]

Feb 16, 2011 10:13:02 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

I was at Target last night and noticed that Dentastix were on sale for $2 (smaller size) and $3 (big size). There was a $2 coupon in the 1/30 RP that will make these free or really cheap! I didn't have my coupons with me at the time, but I'll be heading back to get some. My boyfriend's dog loves these!

It would be great if there were also a Target Q for these like there was last time.

<<dancinmama runs off to check the HCW database>>

EDIT: Nothing there for Dentastix at Target.

[marvholly]

Question: Does anyone recall if baking supplies go on sale for Easter like they do at Thanksgiving/Christmas? I don’t remember and I need sugar and could use flour. I KNOW sugar is on sale at WAG this week but it is NOT a good deal. Aldi regularly has sugar for the same price but it is 5 lb instead of WAG’s 4 lb.

suziq
Am I nuts or something? I don't think I have set foot in Food4Less in >a month. Their ads have been really poor/not interesting.

[frugalsuz]

Feb 16, 2011 10:16:58 GMT -5 momof2 said:

Feb 16, 2011 10:13:02 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

I was at Target last night and noticed that Dentastix were on sale for $2 (smaller size) and $3 (big size). There was a $2 coupon in the 1/30 RP that will make these free or really cheap! I didn't have my coupons with me at the time, but I'll be heading back to get some. My boyfriend's dog loves these!

Do you know if this is their regular price or if they were on sale?

momof2 - I just looked through the online circular and don't see them listed. I'm almost positive its a sale price of some kind, but maybe its longer than just this week. I'm going to pick them up Friday so I can report back then, unless someone else is able to check out the tags in the store.

[saveinla]

Feb 16, 2011 10:45:27 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

Feb 16, 2011 10:16:58 GMT -5 momof2 said:

Do you know if this is their regular price or if they were on sale?

momof2 - I just looked through the online circular and don't see them listed. I'm almost positive its a sale price of some kind, but maybe its longer than just this week. I'm going to pick them up Friday so I can report back then, unless someone else is able to check out the tags in the store.

This is what I got from totally target - you can go to her site and on the right hand side she has a search feature. Just type in what you need and it brings back all pages related to that product.
www.totallytarget.com/2011/02/10/last-of-the-new-price-cuts-pet-department/

[dancinmama]

Feb 16, 2011 10:45:27 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

Feb 16, 2011 10:16:58 GMT -5 momof2 said:

Do you know if this is their regular price or if they were on sale?

momof2 - I just looked through the online circular and don't see them listed. I'm almost positive its a sale price of some kind, but maybe its longer than just this week. I'm going to pick them up Friday so I can report back then, unless someone else is able to check out the tags in the store.

RATS!! I didn't get the Q.

[dancinmama]

Feb 16, 2011 10:51:56 GMT -5 saveinla said:

Feb 16, 2011 10:45:27 GMT -5 frugalsuz said:

momof2 - I just looked through the online circular and don't see them listed. I'm almost positive its a sale price of some kind, but maybe its longer than just this week. I'm going to pick them up Friday so I can report back then, unless someone else is able to check out the tags in the store.

This is what I got from totally target - you can go to her site and on the right hand side she has a search feature. Just type in what you need and it brings back all pages related to that product.
www.totallytarget.com/2011/02/10/last-of-the-new-price-cuts-pet-department/

frugalsuz / saveinla / momof2: According to the totallytarget site, the $3 ones will be on price cut until 4/2, but it doesn't say anything about the $2 ones.