No Spend Challenge Kick Off

Today marks the kick off to our no spend challenge for the month of September. To recap my goals for the month are...

1. Keep grocery budget to $200 for the month.
2. Entertainment budget to $40 for the month.
3. No eating out.
4. Eat from the pantry and freezer. I would love to get to the bottom of my freezer so that I can defrost it at the end of the month.
5. No shopping unless absolutely necessary!

Each Friday I will be posting about how I did for the week. I will also add a Mr. Linky so that anyone who is joining me on this challenge can link up and share how they did for the week as well.

Good luck everyone. Happy Saving!

Printing Photos

This is a guest post written by Tracy who blogs at http://tracyannephotography.blogspot.com/
Thank you Tracy!

I’m addicted. Some would say I have a problem. Why? I have roughly 5,962 photos on my computer… and that’s only the last two years. An avid scrapbooker, I take hundreds of photos. As a professional photographer I take thousands more.

When it comes to my personal scrapbooking photos, I’m always looking for the best deal on prints. I can’t see spending a lot of money when I’m going to crop, trim and embellish them. My high-quality prints are framed and hanging on my wall.

Through the years I’ve compared several photo processing places and thought I’d share my learnings with all of you. All prices are for standard 4x6 prints.

Snapfish.com: 9 cents a piece (first 20 uploaded are free)

Walmart.com: 9 cents a piece (and they deliver to your house!)
Also offer one hour in-store pick up.

Shutterfly.com: 15 cents a piece (first 25 uploaded are free)

Kodak Gallery.com: 15 cents a piece (first 20 uploaded are free)
Join their Gallery Premier Print Plan and pay only 10 cents a piece

Walgreens.com: 19 cents a piece (less than 99 prints) 15 cents a piece (100 prints or more)

Target.com: Price varies: prints at KodakGallery, Shutterfly or PhotoBucket
My question – why go through Target at all when you can go straight to the printers they use?

They all offer various photo products (collages, posters, canvases, t-shirts, coffee cups, ect), different finishes (matte vs glossy), and different means of distribution (home delivery, in-store pick up, ect). Once you know the price points, it really comes down to personal preference.

Happy photographing!

Visit Tracy at http://tracyannephotography.blogspot.com/

Menu Plan Monday

This weeks kicks off our no spending month. My goal is to not eat out at all this month. I am hoping to do minimal grocery shopping and use up what is in my freezer. Here is what is on the menu for the week.

Monday...Shish Kabobs with red and green bell peppers, peaches and pears.
Tuesday...Marinated chicken breasts grilled, garlic bread, salad and fruit.
Wednesday...Chicken quesadillas, mandarin oranges and green beans.
Thursday...Fish fry, corn bread, fried potatoes.
Friday...Steak, grilled bread, baked potatoes and Jello.

To see what others are having this week head over to I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 9/1-9/7

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a preview of the deals that I see at Hy-Vee for this week. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes both printable coupons and manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area.In my opinion it is a very slow week for deals at Hy-vee. Let me know if you see anything I may have missed.

Grocery
Lays Potato Chips $1.77
Pillsbry Cake Mix $.88

All Keebler, Sunshine and Famous Amos Cookies and Crackers Plus all Keebler Wholesome Snack Bars 50% off
-$1.00/2 Keebler Sandwich Crackers 8ct or larger (8/2 Kellogg's Insert) or
-$1.00/2 Keebler Cookies any 8.5 oz or larger (8/2 Kellogg's Insert) or
-$1.00/2 $1.00 off any TWO Keebler® Fudge Shoppe® Cookies printable coupon (blue banner to your left)

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars or Bites $1.99
- $1.00/2 printable here
= $1.49 each when you buy 2

Skippy Peanut Butter 15-16.3oz $1.38
- $.70/2 (8/2 RP)
= $1.03 each if you buy 2

Meat
Boneless New York Strip Steak 8 oz $3.99
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99 lb

Produce
Gala Apples $.99 lb
Local Grown Seedless Watermelon $2.99
Kandy Cantaloupe $1.49
Baby Carrots 16 oz $1.00

Dairy
Large Eggs $.99

Frozen
Jack's Frozen Pizza $1.99
- $.40 (8/23 SS)
= $1.59

Beverage
Coke 12 packs 5 for $12

In Ad Coupons
Buy any 2 Ro-tel Tomatoes at $.96 each and 1 Velveeta cheese at $4.26 (you can use $1.00 MC from 8/9 RP on Velveeta) and get one bag of Hy-Vee tortilla chips free.

Buy any 3 advertised General Mills cereals between 8/30-9/8 and recieve a coupon for a free gallon of milk.

Buy 12 pc Crisp n' Tender Chicken at $9.99 get a 12 pack of Coke Free.

Buy any 4 A&W, Sunkist or Big Red and 4 for $5 and get $1.00 of a Blue Bunny pail of Ice Cream. (Pails are priced at $5.48)

Purchase any 5 particiapating Quaker products recieve $3 off. (I can't tell if the granola bars are pictured or not. The oatmeal is and there might be some oatmeals coupons floating around?? I am not sure.

Hy-Vee Coupons

Walgreens Deals Week of 8/30-9/5

Here are this weeks deals at Walgreens. Thank you to Nicole at Being Frugal is Fabulous for helping me put this list together.

REGISTER REWARD DEALS
Theraflu Cough, Cold or Sinus Relief: $4.99
Receive $3.00 in RR
- $2.00 printable here
= $2.99 plus $3 RR

Breathe Right Nasal Strips: $4.99
Receive $4.00 in RR
= $.99

Clairol Nice ‘n Easy Haircolor: 2/$12.00
Receive $2.00 in RR
-(2)$2.00 (8/30 RP)
= 2/$8.00 plus $2 RR

Reach Total Care Toothbrush, Total Care or Ultra Clean Floss: $2.99
Receive $2.00 in RR
- $1.00 (3/15 SS, 4/26 RP, 6/14 SS or 8/2 SS)
= $1.99 plus $2 RR

Rembrandt Toothpaste: $5.00
Receive $5.00 in RR
- $1.00 (8/2 SS)
= $4.00 plus $5 RR

Carefree Ultra Protection Pantiliners: $1.99
Receive $1.99 in RR
- $1.00 printable here

Men’s Zone Blade Razor: $3.99
Receive $3.99 in RR

Colgate 360 ActiFlex Toothbrush: $2.99
Receive $2.99 in RR
- $.40 (8/30 SS)
= $2.59 plus $2.99 RR

OTHER DEALS

Large Eggs $99
Mead Envelopes 40-100 pk $.59 (with in ad coupon)
Memo Books $.25 each (with in ad coupon)
Hydrogen Peroxide 3 for $1.00 (in ad coupon)

Free Coke Zero (20 oz.) when you buy a Hershey’s Candybar. I think the Hershey’s are usually about $.89
- $.55 off Reeces from 8/23 SS
= about $.34 for both soda and candybar

Coffee-Mate Creamer: $1.50
- $1.00 printable here or
- $1.50/2 printable here
= $.50 or 2/$1.50

Let me know if you found any other deals this week.

Target Deals Week of 8/30-9/5

Target has a huge list of deals this week. I am sending you over to Stretching a Buck to take a look at the match-ups. She has done a wonderful job of putting them together. I also noticed that 2 liter Pepsi products are on sale for $.89 this week.

Let me know if you score any great deals!

My Great Garage Sale Finds!

Have I told you how much I love to go to garage sales? I love the fall weather but it makes me sad to see the garage sales dwindling down. The kids and I headed out early this morning. I didn't get alot of stuff but I did get a couple great bargains.

The greatest bargain was a Nike winter coat and hat for son #3. Paid $1.50, has a rust spot on the front of the coat, other than that no tears or holes.
6 pairs of play pants and jeans for son #3. All in great condition. $.25 each
2 water bottles I pulled out of the free box. I bought these exact same water bottles at Target when we joined the YMCA last year and they were $5!!

Total for all these items $3.00.

Do I Really Need This?

For some reason staying within the limits of the budget lately has been really difficult. On paper it looks pretty. We should be able to put a large chunk towards savings each month. However at the end of the month the money is not always exactly where it should be. The categories that got me this month?

Groceries
Clothes
Entertainment
School Activities/Supplies

Ok, groceries. I did stock up a little. Although my pantry isn't looking very impressive. I really am not sure how I spent all $500 so quickly this month.

Clothes. I did get Will and myself some new clothes this month. He was needing some new work shirts and I was really wanting some new lounge pants. I did use some leftover Christmas money. Jake needed new football cleats at $50 a pop, Tony needed gym shoes and regular shoes because his were too small.

Entertainment. We splurged on eating out alot this month. Plus we took a trip to the Omaha Zoo.

School Activities. I had to buy supplies, pay fees, and buy Tony's band instrument. That pretty much killed my budget for the year!

{{{Sigh}}}So I am sitting here asking myself...did I really need all this? The answer. No, not all of it for sure. Probably not most of it. Staying within the limits of your budget can be very challenging sometimes. Sometimes all it takes is asking yourself "Do I really need this?" By asking yourself this question before making a purchase quite often the answer will probably be "no".

It's your money and your responsibility on how you spend it. No one can take that away from you. When you go to buy something stop and ask yourself "do I really need this?". If it is something you want and need and it fits in your budget then go for it. If not, then learn how to say "no".

Our Garden Update

Our garden is still doing great! This is what I picked on Tuesday night. Cantaloupe anyone? My cantaloupe this year are doing awesome! So far I think my number is up to somewhere around 36 melons so far. The vines are dying off now, but there are still a few left out there. The cucumbers have also been producing like crazy. I have never had so many before. I have been giving them away by the dozens.The bell peppers are still coming on thick and I am excited because the red bells are finally starting to turn red! The tomatoes and hot peppers are still producing well. My watermelon seems to be growing still I am just waiting for it to fall off the vines. Probably sometime next month for that. I am even getting a few strawberries still here and there.

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Coupon Preview for Sunday 8/30

There should be 3 inserts this Sunday. Smartsource, Red Plum and Proctor and Gamble. Here is a list of the individual coupons. Remember coupons may vary region. Thanks Common Sense with Money!

SmartSource

Excedrin $0.75/1 20 ct or larger (x10/18)
Excedrin $1.50/1 80 ct or larger (x10/18)
General Mills Cereals Cheerios variety $1/2 (x10/10)
General Mills Cereals Total varieties $.75/1 (x10/10)
Green Giant Create a Meal Stir Fry Frozen Meal Starter $.50/1 (x10/24)
Green Giant Complete Skillet Meal Frozen Dinner $.50/1 (x10/24)
Woolite Rug Stick $3/1 (10/31)
Woolite Rug Cleaner $1/1 (x10/31)
Edwards Singles Frozen Pies $1/1 (x11/7)
Dannon Yogurt Quart $1/1 (x10/31)
Dannon 6-pack or 12-pack Light & Fit $1/1 (x10/31)
Activia Yogurt 4-pack includes drinks $1/1 (x103/1)
DanActive Yogurt 4-pack $1/1 (x10/31)
Danimals 6-pack or 12-pack or 4pack Crush Cups $1/1 (x10/31)
Campbell’s Microwavable Bowl Soups $1/2 (x10/11)
Campbell’s Soup at Hand $.75/2 (x10/11)
Pace Picante Sauce or Salsa $.40/2 15 oz or larger (x10/31)
Pace Specialty Salsa $.50/1 (x10/31)
Land O Lakes Spread $.30/1 (x10/24)
Colgate Toothpaste (select) $.75/1 (x9/19)
Colgate Toothbrush $.40/1 (9/19/09)
Speed Stick Deodorant Pro or 24/7 or Lady Speed Stick Clinical Proof or 24/7 $.75/1 (excludes .5 oz) (x9/19)
Speed Stick Deodorant or Lady Speed Stick $.75/2 (excludes 0.5 oz) (x9/19)
Softsoap Ensembles Buy Any Pump and get $3.00 off Replacement Base (x9/19)
Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash $1/1 (x9/19)
Palmolive Pure & Cleaer $.75/1 – includes MIR up to $2.99 (x9/20)
Murphy Oil Soap any $.55/1 (x9/19)
Sargento Deli Style Sliced Cheese $.40/1 (x11/30)
Airwick I-Motion Starter Kit $4/1 (x10/11)
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill Pack or 2 Single Refills $1/1 (x10/11)
Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion Starter Kit $4/1 (x10/11)
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra i-Motion Starter Kit $6/1 (x10/11)
Air Wick Aqua Essences Air Freshener Spray $1/1 (x10/11)
Air Wick Original Spray BOGO (x10/11)
Marcal Small Steps Bath Tissue or regular single roll Paper Towel or Facial Tissues Free or $1/1 (x10/15)
Smithfield Marinated Pork $1/1 (x10/10)
Smithfield Smoked Sausage $.55/1 (x10/10)
Biz Laundry Detergent Box Powder 80 oz $2.50/1 (x11/30)
Biz Laundry Detergent Box 37.5 oz and 50 oz $1.50/1 (x11/30)
Biz Laundry Detergent Liquid $1.50 any size (x11/30)
Finish/Electrasol Powerball Tabs, Gelpacs or Quantum $.75/1 (x9/27)
Finish/Electrasol Powder or Gel any $.25/1 (x9/27)
Finish Jet-Dry $.50/1 (x9/27)
Finish Dishwasher Cleaner $.40/1 (x9/27)
Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray $1/1 (x9/28)
Sundown Naturals Vitamins and Supplements $1/1 (x10/14)
Target – Shout Stain Remover Product (excludes trial size) $2.50/1 with purchase of both Scrubbing Bubbles and Windex (x10/31)

P&G

Crest Premium Past 4.2 oz or larger $.75/1 (x9/30)
Crest Toothpaste 4.2 oz or larger $.50/1 (9/30)
Crest Rinse 440ml or larger $.75/1 (x9/30)
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal $10/1 (x9/30)
Crest Whitestrips Premium, Pro-Effects, Daily Whitening Multicare or Daly Whitening Tartar Protection (excluding Classic) $5/1 (9/30)
Oral-B CrossAction Power Max Brush $2/1 (x9/30)
Oral-B CrossAction Power or CrossAction Whitening Brush $1/1 (x9/30)
Fixodent Adhesive 1.2 oz or larger $.50/1 (9/30)
Prilosec OTC $1/1 any (x9/30)
Duracell CopperTop 4-pack or larger AA or AAA or C, D or 9V, or PowerPix & Ultra Digital (AA or AAA), or Ultra Photo ithium (123, 223, 245, CR2, or Cr-V3) $.75/1 (x9/30)
Duracell Ultra Advanced 4-pack or Ultra Digital (AA or AAA) $1.50/1 (x9/30)
Duracell Rechargeable product or any one DayLite Flashlight $2/1 (x9/30)
Pringles $1/2 180g or larger (x9/30)
Pringles Snack Stacks, Stix, Minis, or Bold Bites $.50/1 (x9/30)
Pringles Fat Free 165 g or larger $.50/1 (x9/30)
Pampers $1/1 any (x9/30)
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection Diapers $2/1 (9/30)
Pampers UnderJames Night Wear $2/1 (x9/30)
Matamucel Psyllium or Clear & Natural Non-Psyllium $3/1 (x9/30)
Tag Body Spray or Invisible Solid BOGO (x10/31)
Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Spray or Liquid $.50/1 any (x9/30)
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser $1/1 (x9/30) (if good on trial size can be used on trial size at Target to get it free)
Charmin $.25/1 any (x9/30)
Bounty Towel or Napkin $.25/1 any (x9/30)
Febreze Flameless Luminary $4/1 any (x9/30)
Febreze Scented Oil Reed Diffuser or Soy Blend Candle $2/1 (x9/30)
Febreze Candle any $2/1 (x9/30)
Febreze Fabric Refreshener $1/1 any (x9/30)
Febreze Air Effects $1/1 any (x9/30)
Bounce Dryer Bar $1/1 any (x9/30)
Bounce Dryer Sheets $.25 any (x9/30)
Tide $1/1 any (x9/30)
Tide To Go $.25/1 any (x9/30)
Tide Stain Release $.75/1 any (x9/30)
Downy Liquid Fabric Softener ($1/1 any (x9/30)
Downy Dryer Sheets $.25/1 any (9/30)
Swiffer WetJet Refill Free wyb Swiffer WetJet Starter Kit (x9/30)
Swiffer Refill or Dust & Shine $.50/1 (x9/30)
Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $1/1 any (9/30)
Swiffer Duster Starter Kit $.50/1 any (x9/30)
Cascade $.25/1 any (x9/30)
Cascade ActionPacs $.50/1 any (x9/30)
Dawn $.25/1 any (x9/30)
Ivory $.25/1 any
Mach3Disposable 3ct, Sensor3 4ct, CustomPlus3 4ct or Venus Disposable 3ct or 2 ct $2/1 (x9/30)
Mach3 Disposable 6ct, Sensor3 8ct, CustomPlus3 8ct, or Venus Disposable 6ct $3/1 (x9/30)
Gillette Series Shave Gel 7oz or Foam 9 oz $.55/1 (x9/30)
Olay Body Wash Free wyb Olay Total Effects Facial Moisturizer (x9/30)
Secret Flawless Antiperspirant Free wyb Olay Total Effects Moisturizer (x9/30)
CoverGirl one face product Free wyb Foundation (x9/30)
CoverGirl $1/1 any (x9/30)
Old Spice Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Wash $1/2 (x10/31)
Old Spice – Deck Scrubber Free wyb 3 Old Spice Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Wash (x10/31)
Zest Body Wash or Bar Bundle $.35/1 (x9/30)
Ivory Body Wash or Bar Bundle $.25/1 (x9/30)
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner ($1/1 (9/30)
Clairol Hair Color $2/1 (except Balsam) (x9/30)
Pantene $1/2 any excludes trial size (x9/30)
Pantene Styling Product $1/1 any excludes trial size (x9/30)

Red Plum

Alavert, any, 1.00 (11/30)
Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup, any TWO, 1.00 (12/31)
Ball Park Franks, any TWO of any variety, 1.00 (9/30) dnd5
C&H Sugar product, one 2 lbs or larger, .35 (11/30)
C&H, 24 oz Organic or 32 oz Wahed Raw Sugar, .45 (11/30)
Cesar Treats, any variety, 1.00 (9/27)
Diageo, any TWO bottles of Capt Morgan, Smirnoff no.21 Vodka, Jhnnie Walker Red Label, Jose Cuervo Especial and/or Tanqueray, 5.00 (9/30) dnd5
Endust Free, 2.00 (9/26)
Endust Product, any 1, .55 (10/24)
Frigo Cheese Heads Superstring brand string cheese, any one 10oz or larger, .75 (11/30)
Hefty Basics Paper Plates, any, 1.00 (12/31)
Hefty One Zip bag, any, 1.00 (10/31)
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl, any TWO, 1.00 (11/30) dnd5
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Entrees, any .75 (11/30) dnd5
Kellogg’s, any TWO of these favorites that provide fiber (pictured cereal and poptarts with big “now provides fiber” sign outside), 2.00 (10/11)
L’Oreal Cosmetics, any, Manufacturers Coupon Redeemable ONLY at Walgreens, 1.00, (11/22)
L’Oreal Haircare product, any, Manufacturers Coupon Redeemable ONLY at Walgreens, 1.00, (11/22)
L’Oreal Haircolor prouct, any, Manufacturers Coupon Redeemable ONLY at Walgreens, 2.00, (11/22)
Lawry’s Seasoning Mixes, anyTWO, .50 (11/30)
Nivea Body or Hand Product, any 2.7 oz – 16.7 fl oz, 1.00 (10/15)
Nivea Body Wash for Women, any 16.9 fl oz/500 ml, 1.00 (10/15)
Nivea Lip Care Products, any .17 oz stick or .35 fl oz tube, 1.00 (10/15)
Pedigree Jumbone Treat for Dogs, any 1 size or pack, 1.00 (10/25)
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, any TWO, .75 (10/10)
Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Quaker Quick or Old Fashioned Oats, any TWO, 1.25 (11/30)
Simply Asia product, any, .50 (10/31)
Smooth Away or Smooth Away Vibe hair removal system, any, 1.50 (11/30)
Strap Perfect, any, 1.50 (11/30)
Thai Kitchen product, any, .50 (10/31)
Wonder Classic White or Classic White Sandwich Bread, any, .55 (10/14) dnd5

Hy-Vee 3 Day Sale August 27, 28 and 29

Along with the 1 Day specials that are running tomorrow there is also a 3 day sale that starts as well. Here are the specials that I saw.

Amana Beef New York Strip Steak 8 oz. $3.99

Kellogg's Cereal 6 for $10
Raisin Bran 15oz
Rice Krispies 9oz
Cocoa Krispies 11.3oz
Corn Pops 9.2 oz
Apples Jacks 8.7oz
Frosted Flakes 8.7oz
Frosted Mini Wheats 16oz
- $1.00/2 Kelloggs Raisin Bran Crunch , Raisin Bran Crunch or Raisin Bran cereals any 14 oz. or larger (8/2 Kellogg's Insert) or
- $1.00/2 Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal any 14.5 oz or larger (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $.67 each when you buy 2

Midwest Country Fare White Sugar 4lb $1.49
Anderson Erickson Chocolate Milk 1/2 Gallon $1.49
Hy-Vee Butter 16 oz $1.49

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks $1.49
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $.99 each when you buy 2

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 8pk 12 oz bottles 5 for $10
(in ad coupon LU# 2766)

Hy-Vee 24 Hour Sale Thursday 8/27

Hy-Vee is having a 1 Day only sale tomorrow 8/27. Here are the sale items.

Hy-Vee Split Chicken Breast $.78 lb
Midwest Country Fare Cottage Cheese 24 oz $.98
Russet Potatoes 5lb $.88
2 Entree Chinese Meal $3.99
Hy-Vee Shredded Cheese 6 or 8oz $.99
Willowbrook Deluxe or Smoked Thin Sliced Turkey Breast $1.99 lb
Midwest Country Fare Paper Towels 3 Roll $.99
Midwest Country Fare Mac and Cheese $.25
Ramen Noodles $.13 each
Hy-Vee Spring Water 24 Ct. 16.9 oz $2.77

Totino's Pizza $.88
- $1.00/5 (8/9 GM)
= $.68 each if you buy 5

Hy-Vee Ice Cream 56 oz $1.18
Strawberries 16oz $1.88
Boneless Bacon Wrapped Sirloins 5 oz $1.88 each

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Fareway Deals Week of 8/25-8/31

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a list of current deals that I see at Fareway. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes printable coupons as well as manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area. I know they run different ads in different locations. Looks like a slow week to me. Let me know if you see any deals that I missed.

Meat
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.79 lb
Boneless Country Style Pork Ribs $1.79lb
(in ad coupon)

Produce
Seedless Watermelon $2.99
Strawberries $1.49 lb
Russet Potatoes 15 lb $2.99
Pears $.69 lb

Dairy
Kraft Shredded, Chucks or Cubes Cheese 8 oz $1.50
- $1.00/2 (8/9 RP)
= $1.00 each when you buy 2

Philadelphia Cream Cheese $1.19
- $1.00/2 (8/9 RP)
= $.69 each when you buy 2

Pillsbury Grands $1.69
- $1.00/2 printable coupons.com banner to your left
= $1.19 each when you buy 2

Grocery
Lay's Potato Chips 10-11oz $1.88
Bakeshop Cottage Bread $.99

Velveeta Cheese 2lb $3.99
- $1.00 (8/9 RP)
= $2.99

Beverage
Pepsi 12 packs 5 for $11 (with in ad coupon)

September~No Spend Month

Well I have declared that September will be a no spend month for our household. What does this mean? Well back in January we did a 30 Days of Nothing Challenge, it won't be quit that severe! My goals for this month are the following.

1. I would like to keep my grocery budget to $200 for the month. That is $300 below what I normally budget. I want to eat out of the pantry as much as possible. My freezer is very well stocked right now and I need to eat everything that is on the BOTTOM!! Sticking to the meal plan is very important.
2. We budget $140 for Entertainment, I would like to keep that at $40. That averages $10 per week.
3. We won't be purchasing anything unless we absolutely have to. No clothes, no eating out.
4. With the kids back in school it will be easier to keep lights off and the thermostat turned up to save on energy. I have already been hanging 90% of the laundry.

I will be checking in weekly to give you an update on how we did for the week. I feel like if I blog about it, it will hold me more accountable. I really want to save some money this month.

What about you? Care to join in with me? There are no rules. You can list your own goals for the month. I will set up a Mr. Linky if I get enough people involved and we can all check in and see how we did. Let me know if you want to join!

Linked to Frugal Friday at Life as Mom.

Walgreens Deals Week of 8/23-8/29

I am also going to be sending you elsewhere for the Walgreens match-ups this week. A Thrifty Mom has a pretty good list. Honestly I haven't shopped at Walgreens much since they did away with the rebates. I did get a $3 coupon off a $15 purchase when I picked up a Rx the other day, so I may have to check out the deals for the week. Thanks Sarah!

Target Deals Week of 8/23-8/29

Since I am so late on getting the match-ups done for this week I am going to send you over to Being Frugal is Fabulous for her list. I will try and be more on the ball next week! Thanks Nicole!

I am severely lacking on deals and posting I know. Our first day of school started today. With preparing for school and now I have a sick kiddo I have been pushing the blog to the back burner.

I will get the Target, Walgreens and Fareway match-ups done later today. Now that school is back in session I have lost 50% of my children for 8 hours of the day! They were such great helpers I am sad to see them head back to school. I am hoping to settle down into some sort of schedule and get back into my own routine.

Thanks for being patient with me.

Menu Plan Monday

Here is what is on our menu for the week. My husband requested that we grill alot this week so that is what we are doing!

Monday...Steak, baked potatoes, garlic bread.
Tuesday...Shish Kabobs with meat, green peppers and onions, peaches.
Wednesday...Grilled chicken legs, mashed potatoes and corn.
Thursday...Hamburgers, fruit.
Friday...leftovers.

To see what others are having this week visit I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 8/25-8/31

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a preview of the deals that I see at Hy-Vee for this week. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes both printable coupons and manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area.Grocery
Hunt's Tomato Sauce 8 oz $.38

General Mills Cereal Select Varieties 9-11.5 oz $1.58
- $1.00/3 (8/9 GM)
= 3/$3.74

Pringles Chips $1.25
- $1.00/2 (8/2 P&G)
= $.75 each when you buy 2

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks 3 for $5 or $1.67 each
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $1.17 each when you buy 2

Welch's Jelly $1.48
-$.75 coupons.com printable banner to your left
= $.73

Ken's Dressing $1.99
- $1.00 (8/2 SS)
= $.99

Meat
85% Ground Beef 16 oz roll $1.68

Produce
Green Grapes $.88 lb
Driscoll Red Raspberries 6 oz $1.88
Pears $.99 lb
Nectarines $.99 lb
Dole Cauliflower $.99 each
Local Grown Baby Yukon Potatoes $.59 lb

Dairy
Hy-Vee Block Cheese 10 oz $1.88
Hy-Vee Yogurt $.40 each

Pillsbury Rolls or Biscuits 4-12oz $.98
- $.50/2 on crescents coupons.com banner to your left or
- $.40/2 on sweet rolls coupons.com banner to your left or
- $.40/2 on sweet rolls (8/9 GM)
= $.73-$.78

Frozen
Banquet Meals $.88

Tony's Pizza for 1 or Pouches $1.18
- $.50 (6/7 SS)
= $.68
Beverage
Coke 12 packs 5 for $12 (with in ad coupon)
Hy-Vee Spring Water 20 oz 12 Ct $1.88

Non-Food
Secret Deodorant $1.68
-$1.00 (7/5 P&G)
= $.68

Old Spice Deodorant $1.68
- $1.00 (7/5 P&G)
= $.68

In Ad Coupons
Hy-Vee Brats or Italian Sausage 6 for $10
C&H White Sugar 4lb $1.77
$1.00 Any Shampoo 4-32 oz (Can combine with any Manufacturer coupon!)

Three are also some great Hy-Vee.com coupons that you can print this week. Included are...

.25 off any cereal (use this with the GM cereal sale)
.50 off any bag of ice
.25 off any cookies
.50 off any frozen novelty
.25 off any cake mix
.25 off any pasta
.50 off any 5 canned veggies
.50 off any 5 canned fruits
$5.00 off any bakery decorated cake
.25 any travel size product
.25 any toothpaste
.50 any aspirin
$2.00 off any diapers
$3.00 off any flower arrangement
$1.00 off any photo disc
.50 off any magazine
$5.00 any Rug Doctor rental
Buy 3 get 1 free greeting cards

I will link the coupons up on Tuesday when the ad comes out. Remember you can stack these with manufacturer coupons for an even better deal. Let me know if you see any other deals I missed.

$27 in Baby Coupons From Target!

Target has put out $27 in baby coupons! There are surly some deals to be had, hopefully on diapers and wipes which would be good for me since I am running low on both. Remember you can stack these Target coupons with manufacturer coupons to get an even better deal. Hopefully Target will be having a baby sale in the next couple weeks, these coupons don't last long, they expire September 5th. Here is the list of coupons.

- Aveeno baby toiletry, Excludes trial size - $1/1
- Burt's Bees Baby Bee toiletry - $1/1
- California Baby shampoo or bubble bath - $2/1
- Desitin diaper rash ointment, Excludes trial size - $1/1
- Desitin diaper rash treatment, Excludes trial size - $0.75/1
- Earth's Best toddler cereal or snack - $0.75/1
- Enfamil or Next Step, 23-oz. or larger OR Nutramigen, 12-oz or larger - $2/1
- Gerber feeding accessory - $1/1
- Gerber Graduates Fruit Juice Treats, Healthy Meals, Fruit Twists, Granola Bars - $1/2
- Gerber Graduates Yogurt Melts, Mini-Fruits, Crunchies, Puffs - $1/2
- Gerber onesies or layette - $1/1
- Huggies baby wipes, 184-ct or larger - $1.50/1
- Huggies diapers, Jumbo pack or larger - $1.50/1
- Johnson's baby toiletry, Excludes trial size - $1/1
- Luvs diapers, Jumbo pack or larger - $1/1
- Medela accessory purchase, $9.99 or more, Excludes breast pumps - $2/1
- Pampers diapers or training pants AND (1) wipes - $2.50/2
- Pampers Kandoo toddler toiletry or wipes - $0.75/1
- Playtex insulator cups, 2-pk. 9-oz. - $1/1
- Similac powder infant formula, 16-oz. or larger - $2/1

Go here to print them out.

Baby Coupons and Freebies

My step sister sent me this email.

Found some great coupons and freebies at babycenter.com:

http://www.babycenter.com/free-baby-stuff?intcmp=email_pgmg_stage_housead1_fsgd

Some of the coupons I found included $1 off Desitin and $1 Johnson's Baby Shampoo.

Fareway Deals Week of 8/18-8/24

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a list of current deals that I see at Fareway. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes printable coupons as well as manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area. I know they run different ads in different locations. Meat
Center Cut Pork Chops $1.99 lb

Produce
Green Grapes $.88 lb
Green Giant Potatoes 5 lb $1.69
Broccoli Florets $1.29 lb
Fuji Apples $.99 lb

Dairy
Blue Bunny Ice Cream 4.25 lb Pail $4.99
Anderson Erickson 8 oz Sour Cream $.77
Fastco Shredded Cheese 2 lb $4.99

Grocery
Fastco Cheese Puffs or Curls $.99
Bush's Baked Beans 16 oz $1.25

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks $1.99
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $1.49 each when you buy 2

Hormel Compleats $2.00
- $.75 (7/12SS and 8/16SS)
= $1.25

Welch's Jelly or Jam 32 oz $1.50
- $1.75 printable here
= $.75

Beverage
Pepsi 2 Liters $.88
Dr. Pepper 2 Liters $.99
Coke 24 Packs $5.99
Pepsi 12 Packs 4 for $10 (with in ad coupon)
Dr. Pepper 12 Packs 4 for $10

Frozen
Totinos Pizza Rolls 15 ct. $.99
- $.40 (7/12 SS) or
- $.35 (8/9 GM)
= $.59-$.64 each

Eggo Waffles $1.50
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $1.00 each when you buy 2

Red Baron Pizza 3 for $11 or $3.67 each
- $1.00 (8/2 SS)
= $2.67 each

Non-Food
Tide Laundry Detergent 50 oz $5.99
- $1.00 (8/2 P&G)
= $4.99

Cottonelle 12 Double Roll $5.99
- $.50 (7/26 SS)
= $5.49

See any other deals I missed? Feel free to email me or leave a comment!

Swapping Fruits and/or Vegetables

One way to save money on produce, besides having your own garden is to have a fruit or vegetable swap. If you are having a bumper crop of tomatoes but not producing any peppers why not swap with someone who would be willing to trade?

Trading with neighbors, relatives or even posting on sites such as Craigslist are all options that could be considered.

I know I have lots of hot peppers, anyone have anything they want to trade?!

Linked to Works for me Wednesday at We are That Family.

My First Watermelon From the Garden!

Here is a picture of the first watermelon of the season from my garden. This is the first year growing melon for me. I was a little early in picking it, but it was still really sweet and we have all enjoyed it! I still have about 4 more on there but they have quit awhile before they look like they will be ripe.

Walgreens Photo Deals All Week Long!

Walgreens is doing a great promotion all week long in their photo center. Each day there is a new deal going on. Here is the schedule. Just log onto the website here and enter in the promo code each day to get in on the deals.
(thanks A Thrifty Mom!)

Sunday August 16, 2009

Get a FREE 8×10 print at Walgreens.com today only! Coupon Code: 8×10

Monday August 17, 2009

25 4×6 prints for only 25¢ at Walgreens.com today! Coupon Code: PENNY

Tuesday August 18, 2009

Get a FREE 11×14 Poster at Walgreens Photo today only! Coupon Code: FREEPOSTER

*UPDATED – Wednesday August 19, 2009

Get your FREE Photo Clings at Walgreens today only! Coupon Code: BEES

Thursday August 20, 2009

Get 20 FREE 4×6 W-photo prints today only! Coupon Code: 20FREE4ME

UPDATED – Friday August 21, 2009

8×10 Scrapbook Page only $.99 at Walgreens.com today only! Coupon Code: SCRAPIT

Saturday August 22 , 2009

50% Off Everyday Photo Books at Walgreens.com today only! Coupon Code: PHOTOBOOK

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 8/18-8/24

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a preview of the deals that I see at Hy-Vee for this week. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes both printable coupons and manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area.I am not very excited about the ad for this week. I guess they toned it down after the great Saturday sale they had this past weekend. I don't think I will be making a trip this week. Let me know if you come across anything I missed!

Grocery
Betty Crocker Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna Helper $.99
Hy-Vee Apple Sauce 46 oz $1.68
Hy-Vee Pasta 16 oz $.69
Hy-Vee Cottage Bread $1.18
Hy-Vee Microwave Popcorn 3 pk $.88

Meat
Hy-Vee Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99 lb
Hy-Vee 1 1/4" Loin or Center Cut Chops $1.99 lb

Produce
Colorado Peaches $.99 lb
Del Monte Pineapple $2.88

Dairy
Hy-Vee Sour Cream 16 oz $.88

Frozen
Tony's Crispy Crust Pizza $.99
- $1.00/2 (6/7 SS)
= $.98/2 or $.49 each

Beverage
Pepsi 2 Liters $.88

In Ad Coupons
Buy 3 Pepsi 12 packs or 6 pack bottles get 1 Dt Pepsi 12 pack cans free

Select Hy Vee Cereal $.99
~Raisin Bran 20 oz , Tasteeos 15 oz, Corn Flakes 18 oz, and other select varieties

Buy 2 Hy-Vee Salad blends at 2 for $4 get Sargento Finishers Free

Di Lusso Salad Buy one at $4.49 get one Free

3 Day Stock up Sale August 20, 21 and 22 (Thur, Fri, Sat)
Farmland Boneless Ham .99 lb
Cantaloupe $1.48 each
Hormel Boneless Pork Loin $1.69 lb
Hy-Vee Ice Cream 1.25qt $1.59
Bakery Cinnamon Rolls Buy one at $2.99 Get one Free
Bakery Italian Bread Buy one at $1.99 Get one Free
Bakery Lunchbox Cookies 24 ct $2.99
DiLusso Half Subs buy one at $3.98 get one Free
Hy-Vee Spring Water 20 oz 12 Ct $1.98
Hy-Vee Ultra Paper Towels $.99
Old Orchard Juice 64 oz $.99

Target Deals Week of 8/16-8/22

Thank you to Marcy at Stretching a Buck for helping me with the match-ups for this week! You can go here and here to print Target coupons to stack with Manufacturer coupons. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals. Ads vary by region.

Free $10 Target GiftCard with purchase of any New or Transferred prescription.
Expires 8/31/09

Dannon Activia Yogurt 4 pk $2.00
- $1.00 (7/26 and 8/9 SS)
= $1.00

Tyson Family Frozen Chicken Strips $6.49
$1.00 (8/2 SS)
= $5.49

Skippy Peanut Butter 15-16.3 oz $1.79
-$.75/2 (8/2 RP)
= $1.41 each when you buy 2
(in case you miss the great deal at Hy-Vee last week)

Luvs Diapers Jumbo Pack $6.99
- $1.00 (7/12 SS)
= $5.99

Artisan Mini Loaves of Bread $.99
- $1.00 Target Printable here
= Free

Get a $5.00 Target GiftCard with the Purchase of 2 Gillette Razors or Cartridges
Venus Embrace, Fusion or Breeze Razors - $7.99/ea
Use $3/1 or $2/1 Embrace or Breeze in 8/16 Red Plum insert or 8/2 P&G insert
Use $2/1 Fusion in 8/16 Red Plum insert
Use Buy 1 Fusion Razor, get Gillette Shampoo FREE in 8/2 P&G insert
Use Buy 1 Fusion Razor, get Gillette Body Wash FREE in 8/2 P&G insert
Final Price = as little as $2.49/ea using 2 coupons & after gift card + free shampoo or body wash if you buy Fusion

If you see any other deals feel free to leave a comment.

Walgreens Deals Week of 8/16-8/22

Thank you to Nicole at Being Frugal is Fabulous for helping me put this weeks Walgreens deals together.

Register Reward Deals

Head and Shoulders 2/$11.00
Get a $4 RR when you buy 2
- (2)$1.00 (8/2 P&G)
Final Price: 2/$9.00 or $4.50 each when you buy 2 plus a $4.00 RR

Kotex Pads, Pantiliners or Tampons: $2.99
Receive $3.00 in RR when you buy 3, $1.00 when you buy 2
$1.00 or $.75 off MC from 7/19 SS
$1.00 off printable coupon
Final Price: as low as $1.99 each plus a $3 RR

Conair Professional Brush: $2.99
Receive $2.00 in RR
Final Price: $.99

Softsoap Nutriserums Bodywash: $3.99
Receive $3.99 in RR
Final Price: FREE

Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrient Shampoo or Conditioner, Fructis Full Control, Flex Control, Volume or Silk/Shine Aerosol Hair Spray or Fructis Triple Nutrient 3 Minute Treatment: $3.99
Receive $2.00 RR
Use $1.00 off MC from 7/12 RP (This coupon was not in my insert, but it may have been in yours)

Final Price: $.99

Other Deals

Trident Gum Buy one at $1.29 get one Free
- $1.00/2 printable here
= $.29/2

Mars Candy Bars $.49 (with in ad coupon)

Starbucks Bottle Frappucino: $1.25 (with in-ad coupon)
$1.00 off MC from 6/21 SS

Final Price: $.25

Kleenex: $.99 (with in-ad coupon)
$.50/3 printable coupon
$.50/3 MC from7/12 or 8/2 SS

Final Price: $2.47/3 or $.82 each

School Supplies

2 Pocket Folder: $.17 (with in-ad coupon)

Paper Mate Pens or Mechanical Pencils, 10 pk.: $.49

Scotch Mailer: $.49
$.50 off MC from 7/26 RP

Final Price: FREE

Colored Pencils, 12 ct.: $.49

Pencil Case: $.49

Writing Tablet: $.69

Filler Paper: $1.50

See any other deals? Feel free to leave a comment.

Stocking Up on Next Year's School Supplies

I got an email from a reader with this great tip.

So I was reading my town's newspaper & this lady 
had a genius idea. She said when she does her 
school shopping she picks up the list for next 
years grade and buys supplies when they are clearenced 
and then shops in her closet the following year before 
going school shopping.  I just thought it was a brilliant
idea and maybe you'd want to pass it along.

Thanks Tracy for sharing this tip!

Hy-Vee Saturday Only Sale 8/15

This sale runs Saturday only from 8am-2pm. While supplies last.

Hy-Vee Milk 1 Gallon $.99 (Limit 1)
Ground Beef 16 oz Roll $.99 (Limit 1)
Hy-Vee Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99 lb
Pepsi Products 24 oz 6 pack bottles $1.77 (Limit 2)
Hy-Vee Spring Water .5L bottles 24 pack $2.66
Grimes Sweet Corn $3.00 dozen
Johnsonville Smoked or cooked Brats $1.99
Hy-Vee Sliced Ham from the Deli $.99 lb
Palermo's Frozen Pizza 6 for $10
Hy-Vee Sundae Cones 6 count $2.00
John Morrell Sausage 16 oz roll $.99
Frito Lay Family Size Doritos, Fritos, or Cheetos $2.99
Gatorade 20 oz 8 pack $3.99
Donut Holes 18 ct. $.99
Miller High Life or Keystone Beer $11.99
Hy-Vee Italian Express Pizza Buy one 12" get one Free
Haier Refridgerator $149.99 (Get a $100 Hy-Vee Giftcard with purchase)

Mission Tortilla $1.50
- $.55 (8/9 SS)
= $.95

Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue 12 double Roll $4.77
- $.50 (7/26 SS)
= $4.27

Free Calender and Coupons From Wal-Mart and Nestle

Wal-Mart and Nestle are offering a free calender full of products, tips, and ideas to help you stay on top of the school year. It also includes over $20 in Nestle coupons!
Go here to get your calender and coupons.

Coupon Preview for Sunday July 16

There will be 2 inserts in this Sundays paper, Smartsource and Red Plum. You can go here to view the individual coupons. Remember coupons can vary by region.

Fareway Deals 8/11-8/17

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a list of current deals that I see at Fareway. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes printable coupons as well as manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area. I know they run different ads in different locations. Meat
Bone-In Chicken Breast $.79 lb
Charcoal Steak $1.99 lb

Fareways Own Bulk Italian Sausage $1.99 lb
(in ad coupon)

Produce
Head Lettuce $.79
Green Beans $.79 lb
Red or Black Plums $.89 lb
Pears $.89 lb

Dairy
Large Eggs $.88
Fastco Shredded Cheese $1.25
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Brummel and Brown or Promise Spread $1.50

Grocery
Fastco Flour 5 lb $1.49
(Good Deal)

Select General Mills Cereals $2.00
- $1.00/3 (8/9 GM Insert)
= 3/$5.00

Knorr Side Dishes $1.00
- $.60/2 (8/2 RP)
= $.70 each when you buy 2

Smuckers Ice Cream Topping $1.50
- $.55 (5/17 RP0
= $.95

Lipton Family Size Tea Bags $2.00
- $1.00/2 (8/2 RP) or
- $.60 (6/28 RP)
= $1.40 or $1.50 each when you buy 2

Hungry Jack Syrup $2.50
- $.25 (6/7 RP)
= $2.25

Hungry Jack Pancake Mix 3 for $5.00 or $1.67 each
- $.25 (6/7 RP)
= $1.42

Beverage
Fastco Spring Water 16.9 oz 24 pack $2.99
Dr Pepper Product 2 Liters $.99
Coke Product 2 Liters $.99

Old Orchard Juice 3 for $5.00 or $1.67 each
- $1.00/2 or $.50 (5/10 SS)
= $1.17

Frozen
Totinos Frozen Pizzas $1.00
- $1.00/5 (8/9 GM Insert)
= 5/$4.00

Tony's Pizza 5 for $11 ($2.20 each)
- $1.00/2 (6/7 SS)
= 2/$3.40 or $1.70 each

Non-Food
Viva Paper Towels 6 ct. $5.99
- $.40 (6/28 SS)
= $5.59

See any other deals I missed? Feel free to email me or leave a comment!

Teaching Kids Good Spending Habits

I know I have seriously lacked in teaching good spending habits with my older children early in their childhood. I do think that I am doing a much better job now then I have in the past. Thankfully I have one child who is a natural saver but the other spends money before it even hits his hands. My younger two children are just learning about money, so I have been doing a little reading and have found some good tips about teaching children about money.

First help your children learn the value of money at an early age. Talk to your child about how many hours you may have to work to buy that new video game or Lego set. Or, if they are older and have part time jobs, how many hours they would have to work to earn the item.

It is ok to include your children in on discussions about the family finances so that everyone can help take part in making goals and watching spending. However, if you are really having financial trouble go easy on the details so your kids are not worried. You do need to be honest and tell your kids you cannot afford something they ask for if it is not in the budget.

To instill good decision making about money into your kids include them in the decision making process. Help them weigh out the pros and cons of making a new purchase. Take them with you to the grocery store and compare prices. Show them how to save money by using coupons and reading labels. Also take them with you to garage sales and thrift stores so they can see how far you can stretch your money.

Remember to set a good frugal example for your kids. Just as with others areas in life your kids are watching you and follow your lead.

How do you teach your kids about money?

Linked to Works for Me at We are That Family and Frugal Friday at Life as Mom.

Harvest

Here is a picking from my garden. From this we made 8 pints of salsa. We still had enough peppers to freeze 4 pint size bags. Now I just have to wait for more tomatoes to rippen. I think we will definitely have enough salsa to keep us warm this winter!

Menu Plan Monday

Here is what is on the menu for us this week.

Monday...Spaghetti and peaches
Tuesday...Pulled pork sandwiches, watermelon and carrots
Wednesday...Shish kabobs and watermelon
Thursday...Tacos
Friday...Steak, sweet corn, and fruit salad

Pretty easy. What is on your menu? To get other ideas, visit I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Walgreens Deals Week of 8/9-8/15

Thank you to Nicole at Being Frugal is Fabulous for her work on the Walgreens deals this week.

Register Reward Deals
Jergens Natural Lotion: $5.99
Receive $5.00 RR

Final Price: $.99

Stayfree Maxi $1.99

-BOGO (6/28 SS)

= 2/$1.99 (Thanks Julie)

Band-Aids: $2.99/Neosporin: $3.99
Receive $4.00 RR when you buy 2
$.50 off Band-Aid MC from 5/17 RP, 6/28 SS or 8/2 SS
$.50 off Neosporin MC from 5/17 RP, 6/28 SS or 8/2 SS

Final Price: 2/$1.98

Reach Toothbrush or Floss or Listerine Mouthwash, 500 ml: 3/$9.00
Receive $6.00 RR when you buy 3
$3.00/3 MC from 8/2 SS
$1.00 off MC from 6/14 SS
B1G1 Free Reach Toothbrush MC from 4/26 RP
$1.00 off Floss MC from 4/26 RP or 6/14 SS

Final Price: OVERAGE of $1.00-FREE

Colgate Total Enamel Strength Toothpaste: $2.99
Receive $2.99 RR
$1.00 off MC from 7/26 SS

Final Price: OVERAGE of $1.00

Other Deals
Mentos Gum: $.99 (with in-ad coupon)
$.55 off MC from 6/21 SS

Final Price: $.44

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner: $1.50
$.50 off MC from 7/12 SS

Final Price: $1.00

All Laundry Detergent: $4.49
$1.00 off MC from 8/2 RP

Final Price: $3.49

Glade Lasting Impressions Plug-Ins or Sense & Spray: $6.99
Receive $2.00 RR
$3.00 off Lasting Impressions MC from July All You
$4.00 off Sense & Spray from July All You

Final Price: $.99-$1.99

Walgreens Pantiliners, 22 ct.: $.50 (with in-ad coupon)

School Supplies

Bic Round Grip Pen: 2/$1.00
$1.00/2 printable coupon

Highlighters: $.19

2 Pocket Folder: $.19

Mini Memo or Composition Book: $.19

Filler Paper: $.49 (with in-ad coupon)

Elmer’s Glue: $.50 (with in-ad coupon)

Construction Paper: buy 1 at $1.99, get 1 free

See any other deals? Feel free to leave a comment.

Hy-Vee Deals Week of 8/11-8/17

Welcome Grocery Gathering readers! Here is a preview of the list of deals that I see at Hy-Vee. I base my deals on what is shown at least 50% regular price for the store. I also post anything else that I consider a pretty good deal. I use central Iowas ad when making this list. My store takes both printable coupons and manufacturer coupons from the paper. Please check your local ad to confirm these deals in your area.Grocery
Hy-Vee Ketsup 20-24oz $.88
Hy-Vee Taco Shells 12 Ct $.88
Hy-Vee Pure Cane Sugar 10 lb $3.99
(Stock Up)

Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides $1.00
- $.60/2 (8/2 RP)
= $.70 each when you buy 2

Skippy Peanut Butter 15-16.3 oz $.99 limit 2
- $.75 (8/2 RP)
= $1.25 for 2 or
(Great Deal!)

Ragu Pasta Sauce $1.48
- $.75/2
= $2.21 for 2 (or roughly $1.10 each)

Kraft Velveeta Cheese $4.38
-$1.00 (8/9 RP)
= $3.38

Kellogg's Cereal and Straws $2.00
Raisin Bran 20 oz Crispix 12oz Fruit Loops and Cocoa Krispies Straws
- $1.00/2 Raisin Bran (8/2 Kelloggs Insert)
= 2/$3.00 on the Raisin Bran

Poptarts $1.68
(in ad Hy-Vee coupon for $1.50 off 3 Poptarts)
combine with
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $2.54 for 3 or about $.84 each

Select Kellogg's Cereal $2.50
(in ad Hy-Vee coupon for $1.50 off 3 Kellogg's Cereals 8-23 oz)
combine with
- $1.00/2 (8/2 Kellogg's Insert)
= $5.00 for 3 or approx $1.67 each

Don't forget it you are buying 10 Kellogg's products you can submit for your Fuel for School Rebate if you haven't already.

Meat
Hy-Vee Sliced Bacon 12,16 or 21 oz fully cooked $1.68
Not less than 80% Ground Beef 1 lb roll $1.49
Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast 3 lb $4.99
($1.67 lb)

Produce
Navel Oranges $.99 lb
Peaches $1.18 lb
Green Peppers $.50 each

Dairy
Hy-Vee Shredded Cheese 6 or 8 oz $1.25
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Brown or Promise Spread $1.50

Coffee Mate Creamer 16 oz $1.50
- $.50 (6/28 RP)
= $1.00

Beverage
Coke 2 Liters $.99
Gaterade 8 ct 20 oz $4.58
(.70 each)

Non-Food Items
Kleenex Facial Tissue 90 or 110 Ct $.99
- $.50/3 (7/12 or 8/2 SS)
= $.82 each when you buy 3

X-tra Laundry Detergent 35-44 loads $2.50

In Ad Coupons
Hy-Vee Sliced Bologna $.99
Hy-Vee Bagged Garden Salad $.77
Ocean Spray Juice 64 oz $1.99
Buy 1 Freash DiLusso sandwhich at $3.98 get 1 free
$1.50 off 3 Kellogg's Poptarts or Cereals
Buy 2 Crystal Light Items get a 15 ct Hy-Vee bottled water free

See any other deals I missed? Feel free to email me or leave a comment.