Saving - Target Deals This Week!

There are some fabulous Target deals this week, including the start of clearance on school supplies!

Hershey's Simple Pleasures chocolate candy $2.99
Use $2/1 8/19 SS
Plus $1/1 Target cpn here
= Free

Febreze Noticeables Warmer $2.99
Use $3/1 8/26 PG
= Free

Lysol Power and Free cleaners, price cut $1.87
Use $1/1 here
= $.87

Buy 3 select Crest, Colgate or Up&Up toothpaste or toothbrushes, get a $5 Gift Card

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 1 Crest toothpaste $3.49
Purchase 2 Up&Up 2 pack toothbrush $1.25 each
= $5.99
Use $.75/1 7/29 PG
= $5.24
Receive $5 gift card
= $.24

Buy 3 select Stayfree items, get a $5 Gift Card

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 3 18 ct Stayfree Ultra Think Maxi $2.89 (were not marked at my Target but did work for the gift card deal!!!)
= $8.67
Use 3 $2/1 7/22 or 8/26 SS
Use 3 $1/1 Target cpns 8/26 SS
= Free
Receive $5 gift card
= Wow!

Buy 2 select Purina Dog or Cat foods, get a $5 Gift Card

Deal Scenario:
Purchase 2 Purina Cat Chow, sale $10.99
= $21.98
Use 2 $1/1 7/29 RP
= $19.98
Receive $5 gift card
= $14.98 or $7.49 each

Clearance
Plus be on the lookout for clearance on school supplies!  I found the Target employees busy at marking down several items by 30% yesterday.  If you still have your $.50/1 Scotch tape Target printables (no longer avail), you can grab some cheap tape, possibly free if you also have the $.25/1 8/5 SS as it was marked down to $.70.

Keep in mind that the markdowns also include the lunch boxes (some have coupon booklets inside) and the thermos, sandwich containers, etc.  Let us know what kind of deals you are grabbing!

Rebate
Keep your eyes open for this little goodie!  It is a rebate good for $5 when you purchase 2 bags of Doritos chips.  No purchase of Bud Light required!
*HyVee on 49th has a sweet deal through today 7/29, where you can get a free bag of 11.5 oz Doritos with a $20 purchase.  Tell cashier lookup #2338

Saving - HyVee Unadvertised Deals!

Here are a few deals found this week on price declines and/or clearance.  Keep in mind that unadvertised deals can vary by store. However it may pay off to keep an eye out for Price Decline signs and clearance areas!  Share your deals finds!

Bic 5 pk Pencils, price decline $1.50
Use $1/1 1/8 SS
= $.50

KY Jelly 2 oz, regular price $2.48
Use $3/1 1/8 SS or here
= Free
*Note: Some HyVee stores will not accept a coupon on a product when the sale price is less than the coupon amount.
*Also available $2/1 2/5 SS

Keep a look out for this fun free sample in HyVee stores.  It is for 2 free Breathe Right Strips, plus inside is a coupon good for $1.50/1 Breathe Right product!

Crystal Light hard candies, clearance $.50/bag
Use $.50/1 Dec '11 All You
= Free

Mentos Up2U single pack gum, price decline $1
Use $1/1 1/1 or 2/5 SS
= Free

Mentos gum 15 piece bottles, price decline $1
Use $.55/1 1/1 or 2/5 SS
= $.45

Saving - Walgreens Clearance Finds!

While out shopping at Walgreens this week, you may want to keep your eyes posted for some nice clearance finds.  Although clearance and prices vary by store, it doesn't hurt to keep your eyes peeled.

Sally Hanson In Shower Hair Removal $2.29
Use $2/1 here
= $.29

Old Spice Body Spray $1.39 (also on sale buy 1 get 1 50% off)
Use 2 $.50/1 1/29 PG
= $.55 each wyb 2

Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips $1.64
$.50/2 here
= $1.39 each wyb 2

Capn Crunch small boxes (normally $1) $.50

Winne the Pooh Humidifier $9.99

What great clearance deals are you finding?

Saving - Walgreens Clearance Alert!

As many of you know, I don't typically shop Walgreens, however I did have a couple register rewards I needed to use up this week so I stopped in and found some great clearance deals.

Although clearance does vary by store, you may want to keep your eyes posted for these items as well.  And if the items are tagged a different price at your store, it never hurts to have a price check done.

Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner $1.24, $1.66, $2.14
*Also ringing up Buy 1 Get 1 50% off!
Use $3/2 Pantene 1/1 PG
= Free

Women's Rogaine Hair ReGrowth Product $7.48
Use $10/1 1/8/ SS
= Free
*Note: Cpn will need to be reduced down

Suave Professionals Shampoo $.87
Use $1/2 1/8 RP
= $.37 each wyb 2

Fruit Roll Ups 3 ct box $.50
Use $.50/2
= $.25 each wyb 2

Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry $.25

Libby's canned pumpkin $.25

*I also noticed many random toys on clearance as well.

Please share your finds in the comments!

Saving - Target Toy Clearance 70% Off!

Target has increased their toy clearance up to 70% off.  Although many of the Lego sets were still 50% off, many of the other toys were marked 70% off at my store!

Marked down to $14.98!

This is the time of year I like to look around and grab gifts for birthdays, prizes, holidays and donation items.  Unfortunately the things I wanted this year, were mostly larger boxed items so will have to find a little space to hide them away.  Does that happen as kids get older, the toys get bigger?  And then it reverts back to smaller toys in the tweens, but they become more expensive?  *Sigh*

Marked down to $5.xx.  Great b-day gifts!

Feel free to send me pictures of your deals!

Happy Shopping! 

Saving - New York & Company Clearance Plus Coupon!

I have heard from some friends that New York & Company has some great clearance savings going on right now, with clearance up to 80%!

Plus check out this $30 off $75 purchase coupon for additional savings.

Thanks, MommySavesBig for the coupon!

Saving - Target Holiday Clearance 90%!

If you have been patiently waiting for the 90% discount on holiday clearance, now is your time!  Sioux Falls (West, I have not verified East) has hit 90% off on the holiday clearance area.  The little guy and I grabbed a few good buys this morning.

Remember the ornaments I told you about here.  Well, they are now just $.10 for 3!  That's just $.03 per craft project.  Plus they had bags of holiday sequens with a small glue bottle for just $.20!  Easy, fun and FRUGAL craft!

I spent about $20 and really walked away with a nice load of items I am excited to use.  Was thinking I needed to buy a tote to store it all.  Is that bad?  I met a nice man at Target this morning who was excited about $.50 socks and so many other fun buys for his grandchildren for next Christmas.  He said, "Now, if only I could practice some self-control".  Isn't that so true!  At 90% off it really is hard to practice self-control.  I start thinking of everyone I know and how they may be able to use something or where I could donate certain items, etc.  Ha!

I hope those of you in other parts of the country find the same great clearance at your Target!  Let us know what great deals you are finding!

Happy Shopping!

Saving - Kmart Doubles Wednesday & Saturdays in January! + Toy Clearance!

Kmart is back with doubles events this month, but they are putting a few new twists on it......of course.  I tell ya, Kmart exhausts me.  I look to those of you out there that love Kmart to help me out with this one! 

Kmart is offering up double coupon events on Wednesdays and Saturdays this January.  Here are the details:
*MUST be a Shop Your Way Rewards Member (free and easy to sign up at CS desk)
*MUST make a $25 purchase of pharmacy area/grocery area (before coupons, I'm assuming)
*Then they will double up to 5 coupons with a face value up to $1 (doubles to $2)
*Limit 4 like coupons
*Double amount cannot exceed the sale price of the item

There are sure to be some deals out there.  I am not going to promise much time on this one though, so as I said earlier, please feel free to help out the other readers and leave a comment below with your deal ideas!

Kmart is offering Shop Your Way Rewards Members a few special purchase deals this week also, that may come in handy to combine.  Deals going on:
*Purchase $35 in P&G products (before coupons), Receive a $10 coupon good on your purchase the following week.
*Purchase $20 in participating Kelloggs items, Receive a $5 Kmart Reward Card

Toy Clearance:
Kmart has advertised that you can get an additional 50% off their already clearanced priced toys!  Great deals are definitely possible with this sale.  Unfortunately, the stock on clearanced toys in Sioux Falls seems pretty slim. 

Living - Target Clearance Craft Idea!

Hey there!  If you are still considering checking out the Target clearance, I just wanted to share this idea with you.

I found these cute Christmas tree ornaments among the Target clearance.  They come in a few different colors like green, red, purple, turquoise and white.  It is a 3-pack of thick, felt, tree-shaped ornaments.  They are originally $1, but just $.30 now on the 70% clearance!

Yes, you could certainly hang these as-is on your tree just like all the other fabulous Christmas ornaments you may snag.  But, here is a thought.

I picked up a few packages of these so that the kids can decorate them and make them "special" for their loved ones!  Glue on pom pom balls, sequins, glitter and more!  Why not grab up a few extra to donate to the classroom or church groups next year!  I can't wait to see the masterpieces the kids will create!

Saving - Hobby Lobby 40% Off Coupon + Christmas Clearance 80% Off!

Hobby Lobby is offering up their nice 40% off 1 regular priced item coupon over here.

Plus while you are there, be sure to check out the Christmas clearance section as it is at a whopping 80% off now!

The kids and I grabbed a few goodies for crafting, some bags and boxes for goodie exchanges/deliveries and do I even mention it, a glittery PINK reindeer (I know, you are all jealous).  I will let you take one guess on who picked out the pink reindeer?!  Isn't it funny that some of the most ridonculous things that your kids come up with, are some of the sweetest, most innocent, loving and beautiful things.  The mushy side of me gave in and we walked out with a PINK reindeer!  Still shaking my head...but still feeling that sweet feeling too!  :-)

Happy Shopping!

Saving - Lewis Dollar Days, Deals & Christmas Clearance!

I wanted to point out that it is Dollar Days at Lewis.  I am not sure if all items included in the sale are listed in the ad, so be sure to keep your eyes open while shopping.  You just may happen upon a nice deal.  I found these GoodNites Boxers marked down from $8.99 to $3.  Makes for a nice deal if you are in need of this item!

Christmas clearance at most Lewis stores is marked down to 75% off, including candy items.  I found a great prelit tree for just around $20!  Yay!

Also, many sales on vitamins.  Here is a nice deal on the Disney Gummies Vitamins. 

Purchase 2 $6.99
Use 2 $1/1 1/1 RP or here
Get 1 Free with sale
= $4.99 or $2.50 each!

Saving - Holiday Clearance Sales!

There are several stores busy offering clearance prices on their holiday merchandise.  Below I have put together some of my findings.  I have also included a list of coupons you may want to clip and take with you if you are going out.

Please feel free to leave your clearance findings in the comments.  I would love to hear what you are all finding!  And if you have other favorite stores that I have not included, leave a comment with your findings as well!!

Hobby Lobby - 66% off Christmas items. I just love grabbing baking items (like sprinkles, cupcake wrappers, frostings) and craft items! And don't forget cute ornaments!

HyVee - It appeared most items left from their Christmas supply were marked down by 75% off.  I hope you find the same.  It seems many HyVees may price on different schedules.  The other day (when it was 50% off) I found holiday themed reusable shopping bags marked to $.50.  I am thinking these will make cute (and GREEN) gift bags next Christmas.  And at $.50, it will be harder to find gift bags this size for that price!

Michael's - Items marked down to 75% off. Enjoy grabbing the "stocking stuffer" items that are originally $1, now just $.25. Items like crayons, notepads and more are good any time of year for birthdays, spare of the moment projects, etc!

Shopko - Christmas items are marked anywhere from 50-75% off.  There are several clothing items marked down up to 60% off as well.  (Note: Be weary of their signage, it can be confusing!)

Target - went 70% off on all Christmas items, aside from a few select candy items still sitting at 30% off.  However, many candy items are included in the 70% off!

Toys are also beginning to be marked on clearance 30-50% off.  Am holding out yet again for those hot 70% clearance sales to get stocked up for birthdays/Christmas for 2012!

Walmart - some items are trickling in at 75% off on Christmas items, as others are still sitting at 50%.

Toys are also being marked down to 50% off. 

Holiday Clearance Shopping Tips:
*Don't take prices for face value.  It doesn't hurt to scan prices, you just may be surprised to find it is less than what the sign indicates (and it saves you from any negative surprises at the register)
*Scan aisles for "holiday themed" items that may not have been moved to the designated clearance section.  Things like Ziploc baggies, Kleenex, Aluminum Foil, soaps, etc!  If you locate some, SCAN THEM!  (I located 15 ct gallon size Ziploc baggies in the normal aisle at Walmart tonight, no sign, for just $.56.  There are coupons for $1.50/2 that made these Free!)
*Check for shopping carts loaded with items just sitting around the clearance area.  Now of course, be sure they are not a fellow shoppers first!  These are typically return carts or carts of items being moved over to the clearance area.  You just might find those special items that no one else has yet. 
*Relax and Have Fun!  It can get chaotic in some stores around the clearance aisles.  Don't let others ruin your fun of bargain shopping!  Enjoy yourself!

Coupons you may want to bring:
Reynolds Aluminum Foil 11/13 SS
Ziploc Baggies $1.50/2 or $1/2 12/4 SS or 11/20 RP
Ziploc Containers $1.50/2 12/4 SS or 11/20 RP
Ghiradelli (target cpn) $1/2 here
Nestle Christmas Characters Cookies $1/1 12/4 RP (found these marked to $1.75 at Target)
Pillsbury Cookie Dough $1/2 12/4 SS or 11/13 GM (also marked down at Target)
Kleenex Hand Towels $.75/1 12/4 SS
Scotch Tape $1/3 8/7 SS (expires today)
*Leave a comment if you know of others!

Saivng - Gordmans' Extra 33% Off Clearance Prices Event! + Coupon!

Gordman's just sent out notification of their clearance event going on now through Monday (10/31).  Grab an additional 33% off their already clearanced prices! 

This is a great time to grab clothes for the next size up for the kids, maybe some birthday/holiday gifts and of course maybe a little something for you! *smile*

If you make it by Gordman's, let us know what deals you are finding!  Happy shopping!

Also, you can grab this coupon to save $5 off a $25 purchase.  Cannot be combined with the clearance event or other discounts, however if you find something special while you are there it might come in handy.

Saving - Backpacks As Low As $3.50 @ Kmart! Giving + Gift Ideas!

If you are in the market for a backpack, you may want to check your local Kmart store.  I found several backpacks, including child's popular character bags, marked down on clearance with an Additional 50% off the clearance price.

Some backpacks had a clearance price of $7, so just $3.50 after the additional discount!  I grabbed my little guy the action hero backpack for $4.50 and I also grabbed a shoulder backpack for $5 that I will use for couponing!

Saving & Giving
Great donations items!  Always a great gift, whether back to school time or at holiday gift giving time.

Gift Idea
Or consider a fun/travel pack as a gift for a birthday or the upcoming holidays!  Fill it with:
*Cheap back to school items you stocked up on
*Free or cheap travel games/card games you grabbed recently
*Some little snacks you grabbed for cheap or free
*Print off color pages (here, here or here) and 3-hole punch them together and tie with yarn or ribbon.  Or grab a color/sticker book from Dollar Tree!

Saving - Kingsford Charcoal Clearance Alert @ Kmart!

Found the Kingsford Mesquite Charcoal clearanced down to $2 today.

Use $1/1 8/21 SS = $1 a bag!

If you haven't used this product before, it appears to have a great rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Saving - Kmart: Clearance Alert!

I enjoy seeking out the clearance bargains while shopping, if the kids allow me the additional time. :-)

This week at Kmart I found a couple goodies, I thought I might share.  Of course, clearance can vary by store, so these are merely a heads up in case you are out shopping.

Let us know what awesome clearance finds you come across while out shopping at Kmart or other stores!!

Boys Swim Shorts and Girls Swimming Suits, $3.99 (on Sunday, my store even had them marked an additional 50% off that price but that sign is gone...but you never know!)

Remington Adjustable Beard Groomer, $13 (I was seriously thinking there were coupons for this...but I cannot find them...if you are aware of any let me know!)
*thought this would make a bearded someone on your list a very nice gift!

Crayola Twistables Sketch & Draw Power Pack, $4
*Great b-day gift or even donation gift around the holidays

Crayola Pip Squeaks Mix 'Ems Color Mixing Marker Set $1.50
*Love cheap art box supplies!  Another great donation gift item as well.

Scunci items $.50
*Great stocking stuffers...or goodies to put in the goody bags at a girl's birthday party!

Saving - Clearance Hasbro Games at Target!

Keep your eyes peeled for Hasbro games on clearance at Target.  I found this Monopoly U-Build game marked down to $5.04, so just $1.04 after the $4/1 coupon found in the 9/11 SS or here.

This was the only one I found, however keep in mind that clearance and product availability may vary by store so you just might find some other great deals!

These make great gifts or donation items!

Saving - File Folder Clearance + Coupon Insert Tip!

Spotted these cute file folders on clearance for just $1 near the school supplies at Walmart.  They had a few different designs to choose from.

I like using a file folder like this to organize my coupon inserts.  I file them in order of the week received and move them back a spot when a new insert comes out.  This makes for easy access to the inserts when you need to find a specific coupon and know the date of the insert!  And for a buck, this is a great deal!

Saving - Clearance Alert Walmart + Scrapbooking Idea!

Ran into Walmart quick yesterday to grab something and just happened by the school clearance I told you about last week.

I found a few boxes full of staplers marked down from $4.97, to just $.50.  The stapler comes with 1000 colored staples (the same color as the stapler, found black, blue, red and pink) and a staple remover/letter opener tool.  Great deal!

I couldn't help but grab a few different colors, as I will use them in my Scrapbooking pages.  The colored staple will make a cute and colorful addition to the page! 

You could certainly use them in card making as well.

What other ideas do you have!

Saving - Walmart Clearance Alert: School Supplies!

There were some pretty nice deals on leftover school supplies at Walmart today!  many items were 75% off!

This is a great time to pick up a few extras for the remaining school year, donations, grab for a teacher's gift or even next school year!

A couple of my favorite finds:

Spiderman, Captain America and Super Heros notebooks, regular price $1.97
Marked down to $.50

Cute notebooks, regular $2.47
Marked down to $.50