My Smith's Trip - I was paid $6.00 cash!

My trip to Smith's today was unbelievable...in a very good way.

I had read in the ad last week that if you transfer a prescription (ends 7/31) you get $25.00 store credit. I asked at the pharmacy yesterday if that was still going on and yes, indeed, it was. I had brought a prescription to refill just in case, so I dropped it off.

When I went to do my $1.00 coupon deals today, I checked to see if my prescription was ready. It was and the grand total for the prescription was $2.36, and the $25.00 credit loaded right onto my Smith's card. Woo-hoo!

I wasn't sure if the $25.00 would come off all at once or if the balance would carry over if I spent under $25.00. I decided to spend right around $25.00 after coupons just to be safe. (FYI, it all comes off.)

When I checked out, my balance was in the negative and the cashier actually handed me $6.00 cash back! I have never in my life had that happen before. I was in such a tizzy of excitment that I left my $0.41 in the change dispenser.

Here's what I got:

3 Weber marinade packets - FREE
1 Dawn dish detergent - FREE
2 Bounty paper towels - $0.09 each
3 Frigo string cheese - $1.97 each
1 Kraft sliced cheese - $0.79
1 Safeguard hand soap - $0.50 overage
3 Ivory bar soap 3-pks - FREE
2 Gillette body wash - FREE
2 Old Spice body wash - overage
8 Crest toothpastes - FREE
1 Lady Speed Stick deodorant - $0.12 overage
2 Trident gums - FREE
2 Gallons of milk - $2.29 each
1 dozen eggs - $0.79
4+ pounds of ground beef - $8.80
2 bags Kroger frozen veggies - $0.75 each
1 Ritz crackers - $2.50 (our splurge)
1 Colosomo sausages - FREE (free item coupon)



After all sales, coupons, and my $25.00 credit from the pharmacy my total was NEGATIVE $6.41...and she handed me cash back. UNREAL.

I saved 107%. WHAT? I have never been PAID to buy meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and toothpaste before! Do you hear my smile?

The Smith's deals are HERE if you're interested in doing some of this for yourself.

*I also noticed that the American Beauty Quick Cook pasta is $1.00 with a $0.50 printable coupon HERE...FREE pasta!

Scolari's Deals (7/28-8/4)

Another slow week. Let me know if you see something I've missed!


Scolari's will double coupons (as long as the coupon doesn't say "do not double") up to and including $1.00! View official coupon policy HERE.

Remember, Wednesdays are “double ad” days where both the current and previous week’s ad are honored.

Pork Tri Tip, in the bag - $1.29/lb.
(View recipes I use with these HERE and a new one HERE. Let me know if you have any good pork tenderloin/tri tip recipes, too.)

Red, Black, or Green Seedless Grapes - $0.99/lb.

Smith's Deals (7/28-8/3)

Looks like the $1.00 coupon event is back at Smith's this week through the 31st! Utah Deal Diva has some match-ups for that HERE.

I also noticed:

American Beauty Pasta - $1.00
$0.50 printable coupon (Quick Cook variety)
Final price: FREE

Frigo String Cheese, 16 oz. - $2.97
$0.50 from 5/2 SS (rounded to $1.00)
Final price: $1.97

Crest Toothpaste, 6.4 oz. - $1.00
$0.50 from 6/6 P&G, 6/27 RP, 7/4 P&G
Final price: FREE

Downy Fabric Softener - $3.99 (after P&G discount)
$0.50 from 6/6 P&G
$2.00 P&G ecoupon
Final price: $0.99


Other good deals this week include:

Ground Beef, 85% lean - $1.99/lb.

Cantaloupes - $0.99 each

Mountain Dairy Milk, 1 gallon - $2.29

Smith's Large Eggs, dozen - $0.79

Save Mart Deals (7/28-8/3)

Yeah for summer and fresh produce deals!

Del Monte Bananas - $0.37/lb.

Green Seedless Grapes - $0.77/lb.

White Corn - $0.16 each

And there is a SWEET Kellogg's sale! Check out the details and match-ups HERE at The Krazy Coupon Lady.

Pork Tri Tip Recipe

Scolari's often has their pork tri tip on sale so I'm always on the lookout for recipes!

Wouldn't you know in this month's Real Simple magazine there was a 3-ingredient recipe for pork tenderloin on the BBQ?! I like cooking on the BBQ during the summer so the house doesn't heat up.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Pork

In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce a 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Season 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds) with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teasponn black pepper.

Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, until the internal temperature reaches 150* F, 20 to 25 minutes. Brush with the Worcestershire mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Serves 4


We have tried this recipe and it is easy and yummy!

Scolari's Deals (7/21-7/28)

Yeah, I know today these deals end on 7/28. BUT since they overlap with this coming week I thought I'd go ahead and post them anyway. Sorry they're late...it's not much anyhow.

Scolari's will double coupons (as long as the coupon doesn't say "do not double") up to and including $1.00! View official coupon policy HERE.

Remember, Wednesdays are “double ad” days where both the current and previous week’s ad are honored.

Tropicana 50 O.J., 59 oz. - $2.99
$1.00 from 6/6 RP
Final price: $0.99

John Morrell Off the Bone Lunchmeat, 9 oz. - $2.99
$1.00 from 5/23 SS, 6/20 SS
Final price: $0.99

Smith's Mega Event

Just a reminder to read the comments on the blog. Most of the time I am not able to post a new deal right away but that's OK because others leave the deals they've found in the comments section. These deals at Smith's are a great example!

Smith's is having a "buy 10 get $5.00 off" promo. with some decent deals going on right now and through next week (ends 7/27). Just remember to buy any of the participating items in groups of 10!

Tressa noticed that the Spaghettios are $0.29 (instead of the advertised $0.39)

$0.50/2 printable coupon

Final price: $0.04!

Jill foud the C&H sugar is $1.99

$2.00/1 WYB 15 Kool Aid ($0.15 each)

Final price: FREE WYB 15 Kool Aid

I noticed the Mentos gum is $0.50

$1.00/2 from 7/19 SS
Final price: FREE!

Find the other coupon matchups over HERE. (Thanks, Utah Deal Diva!)

For just about $2.50 I was able to get:

2 Tombstone frozen pizzas - $0.50 each

5 Spaghettios - $0.04 each

2 Philadelphia Cream Cheese - FREE

1 C&H Sugar - FREE

15 Kool Aid - $0.15 each

Scolari's Deals (7/14-7/21)

Here are the deals I see for this week. It's pretty skimpy. Let me know if I’ve missed anything!

Scolari's will double coupons (as long as the coupon doesn't say "do not double") up to and including $1.00! View official coupon policy HERE.

Remember, Wednesdays are “double ad” days where both the current and previous week’s ad are honored.

Keebler Cookies or Crackers - $2.50
$1.00 printable coupon (Baker's Treasure variety)
$0.75 from 7/11 RP
Final price: $0.50-$1.00

Nutri-Grain Bars, 8 ct. - $2.69
$0.75 from 7/11 RP
Final price: $1.19

Pepto Bismol - $2.99
$1.00 from USA Weekend
Final price: $0.99

Let me know if you're seeing something I don't!

Scolari's Deals (7/7-7/14)

Here are the deals I see for this week. Let me know if I’ve missed anything!

Scolari's will double coupons (as long as the coupon doesn't say "do not double") up to and including $1.00! View official coupon policy HERE.

Remember, Wednesdays are “double ad” days where both the current and previous week’s ad are honored.

Mission Flour Tortillas, 10 ct. - $1.19
$0.75 printable coupon
Final price: FREE!

Lindsay Olives, 6 oz. - $1.25 each
$1.00/2 printable coupon
Final price: $0.25 each WYB 2!

Fresh Pineapples - $1.99 each
$0.50 printable coupon (if Del Monte brand)
Final price: $0.99

Shasta Soft Drinks, 12 pack - $2.25 each
$1.00 printable coupon (Apple, Dr., and Mt. varieties)
Final price: $0.25!

Let me know if you're seeing something I don't!

Grocery Deals 6/30-7/6

Here are the grocery deals for this week!

For Raley's go HERE. (Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!)

For Safeway go HERE. (Thanks, Krazy Coupon Lady!)
In addition to her list, our ad has cantelope for $0.99 each.

For Save Mart:
White Corn - $0.16 each (limit 24)
And that's all I'm seeing...

Scolari's Deals (6/30-7/07)

Here are the deals I see for this week. Let me know if I’ve missed anything!

Scolari's will double coupons (as long as the coupon doesn't say "do not double") up to and including $1.00! View official coupon policy HERE.

Remember, Wednesdays are “double ad” days where both the current and previous week’s ad are honored.

FREE Redbox code at Scolari’s: 63SC7LR7

To use the code, do the following: on the first screen select “Rent With Promo, enter the code, choose your movie and swipe your debit or credit card (this is in case you don’t bring the movie back. They will put a $1 charge on your card to hold the movie, but if you return the movie by 9 pm the next day, the charge will be removed).

You can use 1 code for each debit/credit card that you have, so to rent multiple movies, just do the above process with each card.

***UPDATED***
Ortega green chili's - $1.00
$1.00/2 printable coupon
Final price: FREE
(Thanks, Anon.)

**UPDATED**

Thanks to some fellow couponers I met at Scolari's today (and yesterday at Safeway) for sharing their finds. Here are some updates with deals that I missed. That's what it's all about, ladies!

Dean's Dip - $1.50
$1.00/2 printable coupon (join and coupon emailed to you)
Final price: $0.50 each WYB 2

Glad Storage Bags - $1.99
$1.00 printable coupon (no longer available, the one for Masterpiece, Hidden Valley or Glad storage product)
Final price: FREE

Yoplait Smoothies - $2.99
$1.00 from recent insert (?)
Final price: $0.99


Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast, value pack - $1.99/lb.

Cherries- $1.99/lb.

Vlasic Relish, 10 oz. - $0.99
$0.55 printable coupon (click on "coupon")
Final price: FREE

Vlasic Pickles, 16-46 oz. - $2.50
$0.55 printable coupon (same as above)
Final price: $1.40

French's Mustard, 20 oz. - $1.25
$0.50 from 5/9 SS
Final price: $0.25

Lawry's Marinade, 12 oz. - $1.99
$0.50 printable coupon (no longer available)
$0.50 from 6/27 RP
Final price: $0.99

Mission Flour Tortillas, 10 ct. - $1.79
$0.75 printable coupon
Final price: $0.29

Padrinos Tortilla Chips, 13 oz. - $1.99
$1.00 from 4/18 SS or 6/27 SS
Final price: FREE

Reynolds Aluminum Foil, 50-80 ft. - $3.49
$1.00 from 6/20 SS
Final price: $1.49

Q-Tip, 375 ct. - $2.50
$1.00 printable coupon (no longer available)
Final price: $0.50

Oscar Mayer Meat Franks - $1.50
$1.00/2 printable coupon
$1.00/2 from 6/20 SS
Final price: $0.50

Philadelphia Cream Cheese - $1.25
$1.00 printable coupon (instructions HERE)
Final price: FREE

Dibs, Drumsticks - $2.50
$1.00 from 5/2 SS (expires 7/4)
Final price: $0.50

Knudsen Sour Cream - $1.99
$1.00/2 from Safeway dairy booklet
Final price: $0.99 each WYB 2

*ALSO, on the inside front flap of today's paper there are Scolari's instant coupons for use when you spend $10.00 between 6/30 and 7/7 in a single transaction. The one that looked good to me was:

Blackberries, 6 oz. - $0.99 (limit 2)

Let me know if you're seeing something I don't!

Walgreens Deals

Sofia just let me know that Walgreens.com is having 75% off their 5 x 7 everyday photo books. So they are $2.50 each + shipping. Just enter the code SUMMER2010 at checkout. This deal runs through Wednesday (6/30).

The prices start at $9.99 so here's how your costs would look:

5x7 Everyday Photo Book - $9.99

-$7.50 enter code SUMMER2010 code (75% off)

Final price: $4.50 ($2.50 book + $1.99 shipping)

To see the other deals at Walgreens this week go HERE.

(Thanks, Sofia and Money Saving Mom!)

Summer Fun - D. G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program

A HUGE thank-you to Tricia for sending me this information on free performances by the Young Shakespeare Program. Here is information from their website:

2010 Young Shakespeare

The 2010 D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program presents an interactive, one hour interpretation of a Shakespeare's Classic set in contemporary times and created with the young audience member in mind. (This year they're performing The Tempest!)

Presented in collaboration with The Nevada Shakespeare Company, these performances feature a mixed cast of professional actors and young actors and will take the work of the bard to several venues throughout the Reno/Sparks, Fallon, Minden and Tahoe/Truckee regions.

*All performances are FREE to young people of all ages and their chaperones.
*Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are required for these performances.
*The parking fee at Sand Harbor, Nevada State Park is $10 in state, $12 out of state, per vehicle. (I think the parking is free at the other performance locations.)

So the performances are free, you just need to make reservations. View the performance schedule and more information HERE.

(Thanks, Tricia!)

Summer Fun - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic (Monster Truck)

I've heard all about the FREE building clinics Lowe's does on Saturdays for the kids but I have yet to actually attend one. Well, tomorrow (6/26) that will all change. We are signed up to build one three of these:

Kids that register get a building kit, apron, and goggles.

My boys will be in heaven. Wish me luck. If you're interested check out the information HERE. Maybe we'll see you there!