Monday, May 30, 2011

Ball Park Franks Still On Sale At Meijer!

Just a heads up...when I was at Meijer this morning I noticed that they still have Ball Park Franks on sale for .98.  You can print the .75 off coupon and get them for .23!!

I shop at the Meijer on Maysville Road. I'm not sure if other stores still have the deal!

Save on Benadryl Products!


Whenever I see coupons like this, I print them since every mosquito bite my child gets turns into a 3 day misery ordeal.  I snagged the itch relief sticks at Meijer this morning.

Benadryl Itch Relief Stick-2.49
-1.00 off here
=1.49

I used a 2.00 off catalina coupon that printed last time I was at Meijer and received another one at checkout today.  So if you purchase one for 1.49 you may get another coupon for 2.00 off-nothing beats sweet relief for your little one for .49!!

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Meijer Coupon Match-Ups for 5/29


Here are the coupon match-ups for 5/28.  I am basing my math on Meijer doubling coupons.

Aunt Millie's Bread-1.25
-.55 5/15 Redplum
=.75

Mrs. T Pierogies-1.67 (Buy 3 get Free Meijer Icrecream)
-1.00 here and stack with
-1.00 off 2 Meijer Mealbox
=.17 each or .34 for 2 when you buy 2

Voila Complete Meals-3.00
-2.00 here  (you could get between $1-$3 depending on your spin)
=1.00

Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes-2.67
-1 free bag of sweet potato fries (if you signed up for the coupon I mentioned last month)
-Buy 3 get 1 free
=3 for 5.34 or 1.33 each when you buy 4

Lean Pockets 2.00
-Buy one get one free from Facebook offer
=2 for 2.00 or 1.00 each
Buy 6 Lean Pockets get Hot Pockets Snackers free

Smart Ones-1.79
-(2) 1.00 off 5 here
-$4 off when you buy 10
=10 for 11.90 or 1.19 each

Parkay-.99
-.50 here
=FREE

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks-2.99
-1.00 off  4/10 Smartsource
=1.99

Kellogg's Rice Krispies-1.99
-1.00 off 2 here
=2 for 3.00 or 1.50 each

Post Cereal-2.50
-1.00 off 2 Meijer Mealbox
=2 for 4.00 or 2.00 each

Maxwell House Coffee-3.00
-1.00 off here
=2.00

Wishbone Salad Dressing-1.67
-.40 off here
=.87

Jell-O Temptations-2 for $5
-(2) 1.00 off here
-Buy 2 get 1 free
=3 for 3.00 or 1.00 each

Kleenex-1.25
-.50 off 2 April All You
=2 for 2.00 or 1.00 each

Palmolive-2.00
-.25 off  here
=1.50

Snuggle-4.29
-1.00 here
=3.29

Purex-2.99
-1.00 here
=1.99

Betty Crocker-1.67
-.50 off 2 here
=2. for 2.34 or 1.17 each

Coffee Mate-1.67
-.50 off here

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Just A Reminder...

It's the end of the month, which means it's time for coupons to reset! Remember to print them off before a new batch comes out next week!!

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Meijer and CVS Sneak Peak for 5/29


Click here for an early look at the Sunday 5/29 Meijer ad.

Click here for an early look at the Sunday 5/29 CVS ad.

Great Bird's Eye Coupon on Facebook!!


It looks like Bird's Eye has reset their coupon on Facebook. Just "like" them on Facebook and spin to get a coupon for $1, $2 or $3 off.  I figured out that you can keep spinning until you get the coupon you want. Just a heads up, you can only print this one once.

Also, Meijer will have these on sale starting Sunday, 5/29 for $3. So you could score them free or get a great deal!! I bought the Ranch Chicken bag last time I printed the coupon and my whole family LOVED them! The vegetables were crisp and the flavor was great.

Happy Spinning!!!!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Kroger Coupon Match-Ups 5/26


Here are the coupon match-ups for Kroger this week. It looks pretty uneventful. Let me know if you find anymore good deals!

Don't forget my Kroger triples coupons...you may have to adjust your math if your store doesn't honor the same coupon policy.

Buy 10 get $5 off

New York Garlic Bread-2.79
-.55  5/8 Smartsource
-.50 when you buy 10
=1.74

Green Giant Veges-1.79
-.50 off 2 Kroger eCoupon
-1.00 off 2 when you buy 10
=1.04 each

Lean Cuisine-1.78
-1.00 off 3  March All You
-1.50 off 3 when you buy 10
=.95 each

Other Deals

Lean Pockets-1.78
-Buy one get one free (if you printed it from Facebook)
=.89 each

Coffee Mate-2.99
-.50 off here (which triples)
=1.49

Kraft Dressing-1.99
-1.00 off 2  5/15 Smartsource
=1.49 each when you buy 2

Kraft Mayo-2.99
-1.00 off 2  5/15 Smartsource
=2.49 each when you buy 2

Quilted Northern-5.99
-1.00 Kroger eCoupon
=4.99

Ritz Crackers-2 for 5.00
-1.00 off 2 here
=2.00 each when you buy 2

Colgate Total-2.50
-1.00 off Kroger eCoupon
=1.50

Johnsonville Brats-3.99
-1.00 here
=2.99  (they are 1.89 at Meijer this week w/ coupon)

Claussen Pickles-3.00
-.55 off  4/3 Smartsource
=2.15

Coppertone Sun Care-5.99
-1.00 off here
=4.99

.75 off Ball Park Franks coupon!!


Good news if you have a Hotmail account!!  When I was checking my e-mail today I noticed a Ball Park ad on the right side when I got to the Windows Live page...low and behold, if you wait until the ad plays through they offer you .75 off any package of Ball Park Franks.  Print those coupons and take them to Meijer (who has them on sale for .98) and you can score a package for .23 each :)  It is just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!

If you don't get the ad on the first try, just hit the refresh button until the Ball Park ad comes up!!

Free Chi Chi's Salsa at Meijer!


If you've got the coupons from the 5/15 Smartsource insert you can score free Salsa at Meijer this week! It is on sale for .99 and there is a .50 off coupon in that insert which will double.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Inexpensive Deodorant at Target!


I noticed this morning that Target has a couple of good deals on deodorant this week!

Degree Men's Deodorant-2.34 regular price
-1.00 off coupons.com (the coupon is for degree or Dove Men's+ Care)
-1.00 off Target Store Coupon
=.34 each!! And they smell pretty good!

Sure Deodorant-1.50 on sale
-1.00 off from the 5/15 Smartsource
=.50 each!!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Meijer Match-Ups for 5/22


Here are best coupon match-ups I could find this week-please let me know if you see any other great deals!

I figure my prices on Meijer doubling coupons for .50 and under.

Johnsonville Brats-2.89
-1.00 off here
=1.89

Kraft 2% Singles-2.00
-1.00 off here
=1.00

Ball Park Franks-.98
-.75 (if you printed it from my post earlier this week)
=.23

Sarah Lee Deli Meat-5.99/lb.
-1.00 off here
=4.99 for 1 lb.

Ekrich Smoked Sausage-1.67
-.55 off  5/15 Smartsource
=1.12

Dean's Chip Dip-.99
-1.00 off 2 here
=.98 for 2 or .49 each

Country Crock Spread-2.50
-(2).40 off here (which doubles) or 5/22 Redplum STACK WITH
-1.00 off 2 Meijer Mealbox
=2.40 for 2 or 1.20 each

Magnum Icecream Bars-3.00
-1.00 off  5/22 Redplum  STACK WITH
-1.00 off Meijer Mealbox
=1.00

Ragu-3.00 for 2
-1.00 off 2  5/22 Redplum
=2.00 for 2 or 1.00 each

General Mills-2.50
-.75 off here (Multigrain Cheerios, Cookie Crisp)
-1.00 off Total Whole Grain here
+ Get a free 8 count Meijer toaster pastry when you buy 2

Aunt Millie's Bread/Buns-Buy 1 get 2 free
-(3) .55 off  5/15 Redplum
=good deal??

Juicy Juice-2.50
-2.00 off 4 here  STACK WITH
-(2)1.00 off 2 Meijer Mealbox
=6.00 for 4 or 1.50 each

Coppertone Skin Care-25% off
-1.00 off here
=a good deal??

Suave Body Wash-1.67
-.50 off here or 5/22 Redplum
-buy 1 get 1 free  5/22 Redplum
=.67 to .83 each

Thursday, May 19, 2011

.50 off any Bob Evans product

I was just skimming through the coupons on coupons.com and noticed an ad bar on the right side from Bob Evans.  If you click on it there is a coupon for .50 off any Bob Evans product!  This doubles at Meijer and triples at Kroger so I would print this and save to pair with a sale!

.75 off Ballpark hotdogs!


Head over to the Daily Deal website and check out the top of the page...that is where the banner for this coupon is.  You have to wait for the ad to play, and at the end it will have a "go" button.  If you click there you can get .75 off 1 Ballpark hotdog package.  It's tricky though, because if you click anywhere else it will send you to a .75 off 2 Deli Style hotdogs. So, be patient and wait for the "go" button to get the better coupon!

Thanks, Hip2Save!!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Flushable wipes for .64 each at Wal-Mart!

Pull-Ups flushable moist wipes are on rollback at Wal-Mart for $1.64.  If you use the $1.00 off 1 Huggies Pull-Ups Wipes coupon from the 5/15 Smartsource you can score them for .64 each! I only picked up one for myself to keep in the car, but got a few more to put in my donation box!

Cutter Bug Spray for .99 at Target!






I went to Target this morning to stock up on bug spray...it's suppose to be a nice weekend and with all the rain the mosquitoes are sure to be out in full force!

Here's the deal:
Cutter Skinsations-$3.99
-1.00 off Smartsource coupon 
-2.00 off Target Coupon
=.99 each!

And just an FYI, I've seen several blogs post about Target having Sure deodorant on sale for $1.50 this week (and there is a coupon from the 5/15 Smartsource for $1.00 off 1).  I went this morning but it isn't on sale in our area :(  The only other place I've been able to find this deal is Walgreens (with the in-ad coupon).

Monday, May 16, 2011

My successful shopping trip!

I did my shopping this morning and thought I'd share a few of my favorite deals.

First, my Kroger trip (I bought exactly 10 items to get the $5 off):

(2)Boulder Chips-.99
-(2)1.00 off here (use zip 90210 if necessary)

(2)Ronzoni Pasta-.49
-1.00 off 2 here

(1)Jell-O Temptations-1.99
-1.00 off here

(4)Oscar Mayer Lunchables with fruit-1.99
-1.00 off  5/15 Smartsource
-1.00 off (previously available on Facebook)
-1.00 off here

(1)Gillette Body Wash-2.99
-2.00  5/15 Red Plum

Total before Kroger Card and Coupons-$28.32
                                                                -10.00 in coupons
                                                                -12.42 in Kroger Card savings
                                                                   5.90+.21 tax=6.11   79% Savings 

Then I ran to Target to pick up some more Zantac, Nivea and Lysol:

Nivea Happy Sensation Lotion-5.04
-1.00 off Target coupon STACK WITH
-3.00 off 5/15 Red Plum

Zantac 30 count-7.35
-2.00 off Target coupon STACK WITH
-5.00 off here

Lysol No touch Hand Soap System-8.48 Clearanced
-3.00 4/17 Smartsource
=5.48

Total before coupons: 21.26
                                  -14.39 in coupons and markdown
                                     6.87 + 1.25 tax=8.12
                       
I did the bulk of my shopping at Meijer, and saved about 40%.  But that's pretty good considering I bought 2 cases of pop, alot of non-grocery items like Ziploc baggies and Glad trash bags and also a lot of produce and deli. So 40% isn't too bad in my book.  Unlike what you see on t.v., my family cannot survive on 70 bottles of mustard and 100 boxes of cereal ...we have to buy real food around here :)      

There are some decent deals to be had out there this week...I'll keep my eyes open for more!

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Meijer Match-Ups for 5/15


Here are the coupon match-ups for Meijer this week. Keep in mind I'm basing my math on any coupon .50 or under being doubled and stacking Meijer store coupons with manufacturer's coupons. Be sure to check on your store coupon policy!

See anything I missed? Please let me know if you do!


Paper/Plastic Products

Ziploc baggies-2.00
-1.00 off 2  5/15 Smartsource
=2 for 3.00 or 1.50 each

Angel Soft Toilet Paper-5.49
-.50 off 1(which doubles) here
=4.49

Dixie/Vanity napkins-buy one get one free 2.09
-1.00 off 2 here
= 1.08 for 2 or .54 each

Cottonelle toilet paper-5.99
-.50 off (which doubles) here
=4.99

Dixie paper plates-buy one get one free 2.39
-1.00 off 2 here
=1.39 for 2 or .79 each

Reynold's Wrap-3.00
-1.00 off  5/15 Smartsource
=2.00

Laundry/Cleaning Supplies

Lysol Cleaners-2.00
-1.00 off 2  4/17 Smartsource
=3.00 for 2 or 1.50 each

All laundry detergent-7.49
-1.00 here
=6.49

Softsoap-.98
-1.00 off 3 here
=1.94 for 3 or .65 each

Frozen/Refrigerated Items

Bob Evans Sausage-2.99
-.35 off (which doubles) here
=2.29

Dannon Yogurt-10 for 5.00
-1.00 off 10 here
=10 for 4.00 or .40 each

CoffeeMate-3.00
-.50 off (which doubles) here
=2.00

DiGiorno Pizza Combos-6.29
-1.25 4/17 Red Plum
=5.04

Condiments

Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip-2.50
-1.00 off 2 5/15 Smartsource
=4.00 for 2 or 2.00 each

Hidden Valley Dressing-2.50
-(2) 1.00 off  5/15 Smartsource STACK WITH
-1.00 off 2 here
=2 for 2.00 or 1.00 each

French's Mustard-1.47
-(2).30 off  5/15 Smartsource STACK WITH
-.25 off 2 here
=1.49 for 2 or .75 each

Mrs. Dash-2.00
-1.00 off 2 here
=3.00 for 2 or 1.50 each

Lawry's Marinade-25% off  1.94
-1.00 off 2 here STACK WITH
-(2).50 off (which doubles) here
=.88 for 2 or .44 each

A Few Other Deals

Sure Deodorant-2.00
-1.00 off  5/15 Smartsource
=1.00

Quaker Cereal-2.00
-2.00 off 3  5/1 Moments to Save
=4.00 for 3 or 1.33 each

Kellogg's Frosted Flakes-2.00
-1.00 off here
=1.00

Aunt Millie's Hamburger/Hotdog Buns-1.50
-.55 off  5/15 Red Plum
=.95

Duncan Hines Brownies-1.09
-.50 off (which doubles) here
=.09

Old Orchard Juice (64 oz.)-3 for 5.00
-(2) .50 off here STACK WITH
-.75 off 3 here
=2.25 for 3 or .75 each

Chi-Chi's tortillas-1.89
-.50 off (which doubles) 5/15 Smartsource
=.89


Meijer is running a deal where you can buy $10 worth of Hidden Valley, Kingsford or Glad Products and get $3 off your next purchase.  Here's how I plan on using this special:

(1)Glad Forceflex trashbags-6.49
(2)Hidden Valley Dressing- 5.00
-(2) 1.00 off Hidden Valley Dressing Manufacturer's coupon
-1.00 off 2 Hidden Valley store coupon                         
-1.00 off Forceflex coupon here
=7.49
-3.00 on your next purchase
=4.49 for all 3 or 1.50 each

Thursday, May 12, 2011

A couple Target deals....


 I snagged a couple of great deals today at Target I thought I would share. 

Zantac-7.35 on sale
-5.00 off here STACK WITH
-2.00 off here
=.35 for 30 pills...that's enough to make me smile :)

Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System-8.48 on clearance (I found them on an end-cap)
-3.00 off  4/17 Smartsource or here
=5.48 (I've seen these for 14.99 at Kroger!!)

Thanks, KrazyCouponLady!!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

5/12 Kroger Match-ups

5.00 off 10 items (already figured into the price)

Quaker Cereal-2.27
-2.00 off 3  5/1 Moments to Save
=4.81 for 3 or 1.60 each

Boulder Canyon Chips-.89
-1.00 off 2 here
=.78 for 2 or .39 each

Old Spice-2.99
-buy one get one free
=2.99 for 2 or 1.50 each

Gillette Body Wash-2.99
-buy body wash get deodorant free
=2.99 for 2 or 1.50 each

Olay Soap or body wash-4.99
-1.00  P & G Mailer
=3.99

Secret Premium Deodorant-3.49
-1.50 off 2  5/1 P & G or here
=5.48 for 2 or 2.74 each

Crest-1.99
-1.00 off 2 5/1 P & G or here
=2.98 for 2 or 1.49 each

Oral-B Crossaction toothbrush-2.49
-1.50 off here
=.99

Irish Spring Bar Soap-2.88
-.50 off 2 (which triples)  5/1 Smartsource
=4.26 for 2 or 2.13 each

Irish Spring Bodywash-2.88
.50 off 1 (which triples)
=1.38

Oscar Mayer Lunchables-1.99
-1.00 off (if you printed it from Facebook)
=.99 each

Tampax-4.99
-1.00 here
=3.99

Other Deals

Eckrich Smoked Sausage-2 for $5
-.55 off  4/17 Smartsource
=3.90 for 2 or 1.95 each


International Delight-2.49
-.55 here
=1.94

Kraft 2% Singles-1.79
-1.00 off here
=.79

Snapple-4.99
-1.00 off here
=3.99

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Free Marshmallows when you buy graham crackers and chocolate!

With summer around the corner, who doesn't want a campfire with smores?!?!  Snag a coupon for free marshmallows when you buy Honey Maid graham crackers and Hershey's chocolate bars. These items sometimes go on sale together starting around Memorial Day, so print and save them for a good sale.

Thanks KrazyCouponLady

$1.00 off specialty drinks from McDonald's





Get a $1.00 off any strawberry lemonade, frappe or fruit smoothie from McDonald's here.


Thanks KrazyCouponLady

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Meijer Coupon Match-Ups for 5/8


It was a slow week for both the Meijer and coupon worlds.  Meijer is pushing their store brands this week, so there aren't a lot of coupons to match up to. Here are the few that I could find!

Personal Care
Irish Springs Body Wash-3.00
-.50 off (which doubles)  5/1 Smartsource
=2.00

Crest ProHealth toothpaste or mouthwash-3.50
-1.00 off 2  5/1 P & G
=6.00 for 2 or 3.00 each

Old Spice Deodorant-3.50
-1.00 off 2  5/1 P & G
=6.00 for 2 or 3.00 each

Irish Springs Bar Soap-3.99
-.50 off (no doubling since it's mPerks) here
=3.49

Colgate Total toothpaste or toothbrush-2.19
-(3).75 off here or 5/1 Smartsource    STACK WITH
-1.00 off 3 here
=3.32 for 3 or 1.11 each

Fructis shampoo or conditioner-2.50
-1.00 off here
=1.50

Other Deals
Mott's 64 oz. juice-2.00
- 1.00 off 2 here
=3.00 for 2 or 1.50 each

Pop Tart Mini-Crisps-2.00
-.70 off here
=1.30

Nutri-Grain Bars-2.50
-.50 off 2 here
=4.50 for 2 or 2.25 each

Post Cereal-1.99
-1.00 off 2here
=2.98 for 2 or 1.44 each

Saturday, May 7, 2011

$1.00 off Mueller's whole grain pasta


Mueller's Pasta has $1.00 off 100% whole grain pasta coupon when you "like" them on Facebook.  Mueller's often goes on sale for $1.  I'm assuming this will be more expensive, but I bet you can score cheap pasta when you pair the coupon with a sale!

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Kroger Match-ups 5/5


Here are the coupon match ups for the week of May 5th.  As you prepare your coupons this week, remember to think about anything you could donate! There are a couple of inexpensive things that would be great for a food bank.

Buy 10, get $5 off (All of these prices were done with the $5 discount already figured in)


Healthy Harvest Pasta-.49
-1.00 off 2 here
=FREE

Ritz Crackers-2.19
-1.00 off here (if the pretzel crackers are included)
=1.19

Chips Ahoy Cookies-2.19
-1.00 off when you buy 1 gallon of milk (if you printed the coupon from Facebook)
=1.19 (plus the cost of the milk)

Sunny D-.99
-.55 off (if you printed the coupon before it reached limit)
=.44

Quaker Cereal-2.27
-2.00 off 3  5/1 Moments to Save insert
=4.81 for 3, or $1.60 each

Gillette Body Wash-2.99
-buy a body wash get a deodorant free  5/1 P & G
=2.99 or $1.50 each

Old Spice Body Wash-2.99
-buy one get one free
=2.99 or $1.50 each

Olay Soap or bodywash-4.99
-1.00 off P & G home mailer
=3.99

Tampax-4.99
-1.00 off  5/1 P & G
=3.99

Crest-1.99
-1.00 off 2  5/1 P & G
=1.49 each or 2.98 for 2

Jello Temptations-1.99
-1.00 off here
=.99

A few other deals:
Kraft Singles 2%-1.79
-1.00 off here
=.79

3 lb. bag Cuties oranges-3.99
-.55 off here
=3.44

Pepsi-2/$11
-2.00 off 2  5/1 Moments to Save insert
=2/$9

Drink/Gas Coupon from Murphy USA






Head over to Murphy USA's Facebook Page and "like" them to get a free sweet tea or Dr. Pepper. In addition, depending on how many people like their page, they will send you a coupon for up to $2.00 off a $10.00 gas purchase.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

A Chance to instantly win Dove products!


 Enter here every day through September 30 for an chance to instantly win Dove products--just click on "play for free Dove". Good luck!!




50% off photo books and mugs!


Now through May 9, Snapfish is offering 50% off photo books and mugs...click here to snag the great deal and use code BKS4DAD at checkout.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Coupon Match-ups; 5/1 Meijer Ad






Ok, I realize I'm just posting this ad match-up and the week is nearly half over...between last minute errands for my little sister's bridal shower, a sick kid who has been up all night for several nights, 2 school programs and a field trip, I'll be lucky if you guys can even read this!!

The Meijer I frequent doubles coupons up to .50.  Don't forget to update the math if your local Meijer honors a different coupon policy!

Pepsi-$11.00/2
-2.00 4/30 Moment to Save insert (if you were lucky enough to get it)
=$9 for 2 or 4.50 each

Yoplait-$5.00/10
-.40/6 (which doubles)  here
=$4.20/10 or .42 each

Eckridge Sausage-$2.19
-.55 4/17 Smartsource
=$1.64

Ball Park Franks-$1.79
-1.00 here
=.79

Oscar Mayer Carving Meats-2.69
-2.00 here
=.69

Nestle Drumsticks-$6.00/2
-$1.00/2   5/1 Smartsource
=$5.00/2 or 2.50

HungryMan Frozen Meals-$2.00
-$1.00/2  here
=$3.00 for 2 or $1.50 each

Hamburger Helper-$1.00
-$1/3  here  OR
-.75/3  here
=.67 to .75 each

Maxwell House Coffee-$2.50
-1.00 here
=$1.50

Betty Crocker fruit snacks-$2.00
-.50 (which doubles) here
=$1.00

Dole Fruit Crisp-$2.00
-.50/1(which doubles)  4/3 Smartsource
=$1.00

Dole Fruit Cups-$2.00
-.50 (which doubles) here
=$1.00

Bic Soleil Disposable Razors-$4.74
-3.00 here
=$1.74

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste-$2.50
-$1.50 5/1 P & G
=$1.00

Oral B Advantage toothbrush-$2.50
-1.50  5/1 P & G
 =1.00

Fusion Pro-Glide-$7.99
-4.00  5/1 P & G
=$3.99

Jello Temptations-$2.50
-$1.00 here
=$1.50

Yoplait Trix or Splitz Yogurt-$1.67
-.50 (which doubles) here
=.67

Kraft 2% Singles-$2.99
-1.00 here
=$1.99

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Eat at Applebee's Monday May 2nd!!


Planning a meal out tomorrow? Click here to print out this flyer, dine at Applebee's Monday, May 2 and 15% of your bill will be donated to the Allen County SPCA.  It's a great excuse to eat out :) Share this with your friends!!

Couponing for Community May 8-14


As summer draws near (though you wouldn't guess it with this weather) I can't help but be excited for all the things that summer holds for our family:  BBQ's, watching the kids play outside with great neighbors and friends, Big Star Lake, our "grown up" weekend getaway with old friends.  While my son is disappointed that we can't go back to Disney World this year, I'm trying to teach him how lucky we are to have what we have.

Every day there are families in Fort Wayne that don't have food to feed their family or a roof over their heads. Yet I spend a couple hours every week couponing, bringing home great deals for my family so we can make our budget go further and enjoy some of the "extra" stuff.  I can't think of any better way to give back to our community and teach my son a valuable lesson in life: compassion without judgement or expectation. 

So I am joining the Couponing for Community movement, from May 8-14.  This is an initiative to collect 10,000 items to be donated to various charities-homeless shelters, pet shelters, food banks or any other charity you see fit. To make your life a little easier you can leave non-perishable food items by your mailbox for Stamp Out Hunger Day  on May 14 and your local postal worker will pick them up for you.

I hope you will considering contributing to a great cause.  And don't forget, a little goes a long way.  You don't have to donate 1,000 boxes of cereal to make a difference!!  I have listed links for some great causes around the area that can benefit from donations. Take a look at the Couponing for Community Facebook page and get the whole family involved, and share this info with your friends!

The Rescue Mission and Charis House: The Rescue Mission serves men in need, while the Charis House serves women and children in need. The link will take you to a needs list for both missions.

Allen County SPCA: The SPCA takes in animals when their owners are no longer able, the pets are abandoned, etc.  They also give out free dog food to those in need. The link will take you to a needs list for their facilities.

Community Harvest Food Bank: The food bank serves the Fort Wayne area with programs like the food pantry, community cupboard, Kids Cafe and BackPack.

Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County: The ACFWAC offers programs like the food network, A Baby's Closet and Rising Stars.

These are just a few of many local charities that would be worthy of your donations and time.

Thanks to MamaCheaps for spreading the word!!

$1.00 off Nabisco cookies with purchase of milk

Nabisco is once again offering $1 off Nabisco cookies when you buy a gallon of milk.  Click here to like them on Facebook and print your coupon!!

Thanks Hip2Save!