Save $1.00/2 Claussen Pickles

Head over and "like" Claussen on Facebook to print a coupon to Save $1.00 on 2 jars of Claussen pickles.

(Thanks Printable Coupons and Deals!)

My Walgreens Trip ~ Spent $2.78

In the spirit of full disclosure you should know this wasn't my first trip to Walgreens this week.  I made a trip on Sunday and spent $19.21 out of pocket.  Even though I ended up with $19.50 in Register Rewards and my total savings was $34.40 from that trip, the total spent wasn't that impressive.  I'm not big into multiple transactions in one trip.  Honestly I don't have the patience for it and usually only do 2 transactions if I'm getting a couple of the same register reward items.  Anyway today I made another trip and spent $2.78 out of pocket after coupons and using register rewards.  I also got back $6.50 in Register Rewards for a future trip.  Here's what I picked up today:

Bought:  4 Bags of M&M's on sale 4 for $10
Used:  2 - Save $1.00/2 M&M's (7/24/11 RP Insert)
Got:  $5 Register Rewards
Final Price:  $0.75 a bag after coupons & register rewards

Bought:  Carmex Lime Twist Lip Balm on sale for $1.50
Got:  $1.50 Register Rewards
Final Price:  FREE after register rewards

Bought:  2 Crayola Watercolor Paints $1.50 each (with in-ad coupon)
Final Price:  2 for $3

Bought:  Scotch Scissors on sale for $6.99
Final Price:  $6.99 (I'm sure it's not the best deal, but I needed new coupon clipping scissors as hubby broke mine and I love being able to use register rewards on items I need!  And these are a lot nicer than my old pair!)

Save $2.00/1 Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals


There is an awesome coupon available on the Hy-Vee Facebook page to Save $2.00 on any one Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals Juice Drink.  This should mean some free juice when paired with a sale! 

(Thanks Kansas City Mamas!)

Save $1.00/1 Peanut Butter & Co Peanut Butter


You can print a coupon to Save $1.00 off one 16 oz. jar of Peanut Butter & Co peanut butter.

Save $0.50/1 Old Orchard Juice

There is a new Save $0.50 off any one Old Orchard Juice product coupon available to print on the Old Orchard site.   

Swag Bucks Code on the Widget until 1:40pmCST


Check the Swag Bucks widget on the right hand side of this page for a code worth 7 until 1:40pm CST.  Just copy & paste to enter the code.  

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can sign up to start earning swagbucks to redeem for things like Amazon gift cards.  You'll get 30 swagbucks just for signing up!   This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion! 

(Note: My referral link is used in this post. View my disclosure policy.)

Reminder ~ Snapfish Photo Offers ~ 50 Prints for $5 Shipped


This Snapfish photo offer is still available today.  You can get 50 prints for $5 shipped.  Be sure to enter promo code 50PRINT4U at checkout.  You can also get free standard shipping on orders of $20 or more.  Be sure to enter promo code SUMMERFS20 at checkout.  Both offers are good through the end of today, 8/31.

Free Nail Polish for New SaveMore Members


Today on SaveMore you can get a bottle of Crackle Polish nail polish for $7.50 with Free Shipping.  If you're a new SaveMore member you will get a $10 credit in your account which will make this deal free for you!  Plus you will have a little credit leftover. 

Sweepstakes of the Day ~ $50 Gap Gift Card!


This week Family Finds is running a back to school contest.   Every day you will have a chance to enter to win a $50 gift card to help with your back to school needs.  Today you can win a $50 Gap Gift Card!  Once you've entered you'll receive a referral link and if someone you referred wins you will win a matching prize!

(Note: My referral link is used in this post. View my disclosure policy.)

Welch's High Value Coupon on Facebook


Welch's will be releasing a Save $1.50 off any size or variety coupon on their Facebook page some time today for Welch's Jams, Jellies & Spreads.  They will only be releasing 1000 of this coupon so you will have to move quickly once they post the link on their wall. 

My Coke Rewards - Free Crackers with 50 Points!


Today only on My Coke Rewards you can redeem 50 points for a free box of Ritz, Wheat Thins or Triscuits.  Limited quantities are available.

Last Chance for Lays Variety Pack Giveaway


 
Today is your last chance to enter to win Lays Regional Flavors Variety Pack.
Giveaway ends tonight!

80% off Restaurant.com Certificates Ends Today

Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 125 X 125

Right now you can get gift certificates at Restaurant.com for 80% off.  That means you can pick up a $25 gift certificate for only $2!  Be sure to enter promo code TASTY at checkout to get the discount.  The code is valid through the end of today 8/31.

Some Des Moines area resturants you'll find on there include Gino's, Felix & Oscars, Baby Boomers, Tally's and more.  Be sure to read the stipulations for each deal as they might be a little different.

Month End Reminder ~ Print Your Coupons!


Be sure to print your favorite coupons that are still available on Coupons.com before the end of the month.  The Save $1.50 off any Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste coupon has reset for me and there are still coupons available for Welch's Grape Juice and Minute Maid Juice Boxes under beverages.

$25 Worth of Eco-Friendly Products for $10


Today on Mamasource you can get $25 worth of eco-friendly products from LetsGoGreen.biz for $10.  There are a ton of products at LetsGoGreen.biz to choose from on the site including BPA free water bottles, biodegradable trash bags, CFL light bulbs and much more.  Deal does not include taxes or shipping and shipping starts around $6.  You have a year to use your voucher.  It won't expire until August 31, 2012.  I love that Mamasource gives 5% of your purchase to the school of your choice.  Be sure to select your school when completing the purchase.

If you are new to Mamasource you can sign up to start receiving deals for your city or national offers.

(Note: My referral link is used in this post. View my disclosure policy.)

Frugal Tuesday Tip ~ Week 32 ~ Link Up Your Frugal Tips!


The Frugal Tuesday Tip is a linky blog hop, dedicated to encouraging the frugal lifestyle. It is hosted by:
Anyone with a frugal tip can share. Just post a frugal tip on your own blog, then come here to add your post with the linky tool.  Your post will appear on all of our blogs!  Be sure to link directly to your blog post and not the main page of your blog.  Your post may be deleted if you do not link directly to the page you want to share.   Everyone can follow the submitted links and find new ways to embrace the frugal life. Not a blogger? Just leave your frugal tip in the comment section.

Please use our Frugal Tuesday Tip button on your post to link it back. Just copy and paste the code below the button and add the button anywhere in your post in the html view. You could also put a “text” widget (WordPress) or an HTML gadget (Blogspot) in your sidebar. Thank you for spreading the word! 
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Save $1.00 on Johnson's Baby Powder


There is also a new coupon to print to Save $1.00 off any Johnson's Baby Powder.

Hy-Vee Deals August 30-September 5


Here are my favorite deals I see at Hy-Vee this week from the advertised prices good through next Monday. 

Red Seedless Grapes $0.99 lb.

Red Onion $0.88 lb.

Cilantro bunch 2 for $1.00

Minute Maid Juice Boxes 10 ct. $2.99 (Save $1.00 off one 10-pack of Minute Maid Juice Boxes)

Weight Watchers or Blue Bunny Yogurt $0.50

Hy-Vee Natural Chunk Cheese 16 oz. $3.99

50% off Keebler, Sunshine or Famous Amos Cookies or Crackers ($0.75/2 Keebler Sandwich Crackers 7/24/11 RP Insert)

Pepsi Products 12 packs 4 for $8 (with in-ad coupon - I'm stocking up!)
($0.75/1 Diet Pepsi 7/17/11 SS Insert (exp 8/31/11!)

1-Day Sale Thursday, September 1

Dole Iceberg Lettuce Head $0.69

80% Lean Ground Beef 5 lb. Roll for $8.95 ($1.79/lb.)

Midwest Country Fare Peanut Butter $0.99

Please keep in mind I only share my favorite deals from the printed and online ads so be sure to check out the weekly ad and you can visit Sara at Learning the Frugal Life for a full list with match-ups. 

What's on your Hy-Vee list this week?  See any deals I missed?

Fareway Deals ~ August 30-September 3


Here are my favorite deals I see at Fareway this week from the advertised prices good through next Monday. Please keep in mind I only share my favorite deals so be sure to check out the weekly ad and you can visit Sara at Learning the Frugal Life for a full list with match-ups. 

California Cantaloupe $0.88 each

Dole Classic Salad or Cole Slaw Mix $0.99

Baby Carrots 16 oz. pkg. $0.88

Fareway Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns $0.78

Farmland Jumbo Hot Dogs 2 for $1 (Limit 2)

Boneless Chicken Breast $1.69 lb.

Fareway Potatoes (Hashbrowns, Tator Tots, Fries) $1.50

Pepsi Products 12 packs 4 for $9 (with in-ad coupon)
($0.75/1 Diet Pepsi 7/17/11 SS Insert (exp 8/31/11!)

7-Up, Dr. Pepper, Sunkist or A&W Products 12 packs 4 for $10 (with in-ad coupon)


What's on your Fareway list this week?  Please let me know if you see any deals I missed.

Dahl's Deals ~ August 30-September 5


Here are a few of my favorite deals I see at Dahl's from the advertised prices good through next Monday:

Peaches & Cream Iowa Sweet Corn $3.99 dozen

Dole Garden Salad or Cole Slaw $0.99

AE Lemonade $1.00

Best Choice Biscuits $0.49

Palermo's Hand Tossed or Rising Crust Pizza $4.99 (Save $1.00/2 Palermo's Premium Pizzas)

Blue Bunny Ice Cream Pail $4.69

Pepsi Products 4 for $10 (with in-ad coupon)
($0.75/1 Diet Pepsi 7/17/11 SS Insert (exp 8/31/11!)


What is on your Dahl's list this week?  See any good deals I missed?

Download the Count of Monte Cristo Free on Amazon


You can download "The Count of Monte Cristo" Kindle Edition for free right now on Amazon. 

Free Kind Snack Bars


***This offer is back***

When you sign up at Kind you can send an invitation to two friends to receive a FREE Kind Bar.  You can send to friends, spouse or anyone with a different email address.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

Save $1.00 on Johnson's Shampoo

Print a coupon to Save $1.00 off any one Johnson's Shampoo, Conditioner or No More Tangles Product.

Free Sesame Street Music Download


You can download a Sesame Street 5 Track Music Sampler for free right now on Amazon.  Songs include "The Wheels On The Bus", "Ladybugs’ Picnic", "Let’s Go Tubbin", "Oh Look What Our Baby Can Do!" and "What’s the Name of That Song?"

(Thanks Chi-Town Cheapskate!)

Sign Up for LearnVest to Receive Daily Frugal Tips


I love reading frugal tips and learning new ways to save. LearnVest is another great resource for this.  In the daily emails you'll find money saving tips, ways to build your wealth and understand and manage debt.  You can sign up to receive daily emails from LearnVest.

Free Sample of Plackers Kids Flossers

You can request a free 4 count sample of Plackers Kids Flosser.  These look really cute!

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

(Thanks Hip2Save and That Frugal Girl!)

Sweepstakes of the Day - $50 Gymboree Gift Card

This week Family Finds is running a back to school contest.   Every day you will have a chance to enter to win a $50 gift card to help with your back to school needs.  Today you can win a $50 Gymboree Gift Card!  Once you've entered you'll receive a referral link and if someone you referred wins you will win a matching prize!

(Note: My referral link is used in this post. View my disclosure policy.)

Mat Kearney "Young Love" Album Review


I have to confess something to you I'm not sure I've confessed yet.  I love having this blog as my "job".  I love that it allows me to hang out with my kids at home and watch music videos on VH1 in the morning and I love the extra "perks" that are part of the "job".  One of the most recent "perks" I received was a copy of Mat Kearney's new album "Young Love".  I love music by the way.  Listening to a great CD is an awesome task to be assigned to.

Even if you haven't heard of Mat Kearney I'm fairly certain you've heard his latest single "Hey Mama" out on the radio now (or you can catch the video on VH1 too of course!).  They made a great choice on the lead single.  "Hey Mama" is super catchy, a fun song to sing along to and honestly I wish I wasn't usually driving when I hear it because all I really want to do is clap my hands along to it.  It was the first song realeased on the new album and also the first track on the cd.  I love the beats.  You will also find great rhythmns on a lot of the other tracks on the album.  "Ships in the Night" and "Count on Me" keep you feeling upbeat.  It's hard to choose between my second favorite tracks on the cd.  I really like listening to both "Sooner Or Later" and "Young Dumb and In Love". 

When I imported the cd to iTunes it classifed his album as Religious.  From only hearing "Hey Mama" I was surprised, but once I listened to "Down" it was easy to pick up.  "Can you hear when we call - There where we fall - Standing our backs against the wall - Top of our lungs hallelujah- where pain and love bleed into one - Baby when all you see is darkness -We all need forgiveness" Love it.  My only complaint is that the album ended on a slow note.  "Rochester" was not my favorite track, but overall I really enjoyed the album and look forward to hearing more from him.

You can find more about Mat Kearney on his website, check him out on Facebook or visit his iTunes page.  He will also be playing in Des Moines on October 1st (my birthday!) at People's!

Disclosure:  I received a copy of Mat Kearney's new album for purpose of review from One2One Network.  No further compensation was received.  All opinions are 100% mine.

$5 Amazon Instant Video Credit


Amazon is offering a $5 Instant Video Credit just for sending out a tweet.  Head over to the Amazon offer page to connect your Amazon and Twitter accounts and send out the tweet.  To receive the offer the tweet must be sent between  August 29 at 2011, at 10:00 AM PST and September 2, 2011, at 11:59 PM PST.

Local Des Moines Deal ~ 50% off at Thai Flavors, Zuzap or Cool Basil


You can pick up a $30 certificate to Zuzap in Clive, Thai Flavors in Ankey or Cool Basil in Altoona for $15 today on WHO's We've Got Your Deal.  You may select only one of the locations for the deal.  I'm not seeing an expiration date on this deal.  Limited quantities are available, so I expect this one to sell out.

Parents Magazine 2 Year Subscription ~ $2 for New Eversave Members


Eversave decided to increase their new member credit to $3.  That means right now you can pick up a 2 year subscription to Parents Magazine for only $2 using your credit.  If you're an existing Eversave member you can get the two-year subscription to Parents Magazine for $5.  This offer is valid for new subscribers and renewals.

Local Des Moines Deal ~ 50% off at Mustard's Restaurant

Today on Living Social you can get $20 to spend on food and drink at Mustard's for $10.  We enjoy their BBQ, pizza and of course sugar biscuits!  Offer is good only at the Windsor Heights location and the promotional value expires February 29, 2012.

If you are new to Living Social you can sign up to start receiving daily deals for your city.

Recipe - Fry Bread Tacos


We love Mexican food at our house and one of our favorite places to get a taco in Des Moines is at Tasty Tacos.  We can't be going out to eat every time that craving comes on though, so instead we make our own fry bread tacos.  It starts with finding some cheap refridgerated biscuits.  We can usually find 8 count tubes at Fareway 2 for 89 cents.  (Today Fareway had a couple tubes of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits marked down to $0.25 each!)

Fry Bread Tacos

Refridgerated Biscuits 10 small = 5 taco shells
1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder

Brown beef in skillet with onion until fully cooked.  Add seasonings to meat.

Roll out or pat biscuits into about 7" rounds on floured surface (no need to be perfect circles!)  Heat 1/2 cup oil in 8" or 10" skillet over medium heat.  Fry biscuits individually for about a minute on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. 

Once you have your shells put your meat mixtiure on top and add all of your favorite taco fixings!  Enjoy!

Confessions of a Frugal Mind

Let's Get Real About Money! Free Kindle Download


Right now on Amazon you can download "Let's Get Real About Money!" Free for your Kindle.  The Kindle Edition has a list price of $17.99, so if this is something you are interested in I would download now while it's free in case the price goes back up.

(Thanks My Frugal Adventures!)

Save $2.00 on any Visine Product


Print a coupon to Save $2.00 on any VISINE product.

Apply for the Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel


**It looks like this panel is open for applications again.**

Nielsen Home Scan currently has openings for their Consumer Panel.  I actually just started with the Nielsen Home Scan panel earlier this year.  We scan our purchases each week then transmit the data weekly.  My kids love scanning the groceries and it really doesn't take long.  You earn points by transmitting your data and then you can redeem your points for various rewards.  I've been saving my points and haven't redeemed any yet, but I will be sure to let you know what I decide to use them for.   For the longest time I didn't apply because I thought you had to have a land line.  That's not the case anymore, so don't let that stop you from applying!  Has anyone else been on the Nielsen Consumer Panel?  What are your thoughts? 

If interested you can apply for the Nielsen Home Scan Consumer Panel today.

Save $1.00/2 Welch's Grape Juice

You can print a coupon to Save $1.00 on any two Welch's 64 oz. Grape Juice or Juice Blend.

Enter to Win $50 Staples Gift Card ~ Today Only!


This week Family Finds is running a back to school contest.   Every day you will have a chance to enter to win a $50 gift card to help with your back to school needs.  Today you can win a $50 Staples Gift Card.  You can enter once per day.  Once you've entered you'll receive a referral link and if someone you referred wins you will win a matching prize!

(Note: My referral link is used in this post. View my disclosure policy.)

Free Sample of Invisible Glass Wipes


**I received my sample of these in the mail today.**

You can request a free sample of Invisible Glass Wipes.  Limit one sample request per household per year.

Check out all the these ways to score more freebies!

Swag Bucks Code on Facebook until 3pm CST


There is another swagbucks code available already today!  Head over to Swag Bucks facebook page to get a code worth 4 swagbucks until 3:00pm CST.

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can sign up now.  You will get 30 swagbucks just for signing up and it only takes 450 for a $5 Amazon gift card! This is the easiest way to earn in my opinion!  All these swagbucks add up!

Swag Bucks Code on Toolbar SBTV until 1:30pm CST


Go check the SBTV on your toolbar for a code worth 5 until 1:30 CST

If you are new to Swag Bucks you can go sign up and start earning swagbucks to redeem for things like Amazon gift cards.  You'll get 30 swagbucks just for signing up!

Save $5.00 off Gallon Benjamin Moore Paint


There is a new printable coupon available to Save $5.00 off 1 gallon of Benjamin Moore Paint.

$10 to Chili's, Macaroni Grill or On the Border for $5


**This deal is back & available to everyone!**

Saveology daily deal site is offering a $10 Brinker International Restaurant Gift Card for only $5. The gift card is good at Chili's, Romano's Macaroni Grill, On the Border and more.  We love to pick up chips & salsa to go from On the Border and this gift card will cover that several times!

Limit of 1 per person, household and credit card.  After you receive your voucher in your Saveology account you will have 60 days to redeem your voucher for a gift card that will be mailed.

Sweepstakes of the Day - Arizona Getaway


Enter the Casino Del Sol, AZ Getaway Sweepstakes from WomansDay.com for your chance to win a four-day, three-night stay for two in a deluxe suite at the Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa, and Conference Center in Tucson, Arizona.  You can enter daily through September 8, 2011.  Good luck and be sure to let me know if you win!

Love to enter sweepstakes - find more sweeps here!

Day Out With Thomas Ticket Giveaway! (Iowa Residents)

Can I get a Peep! Peep?  I'm excited to let you know that I have been selected to be a  “Mommy Reporter” Day Out with Thomas:  Leader of the Track Tour 2011 event at the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad on September 17th.

Want to join me? One reader will get a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to attend the event in Boone, IA. (Iowa Residents only).  You can also take a look at the Day Out with Thomas Schedule and choose an event that you and your family might be interested in attending.  I will be covering the event by tweeting from there and blogging about it after, posting photos and more! Thomas the Tank Engine will also share our breaking news reports through his Twitter feed http://twitter.com/trueblueengine.

Learn more about the event! Pulling out of the station for its 16th consecutive ride on the rails, the Day Out With Thomas: Leader of the Track Tour 2011 will visit more than 45 cities in the United States and Canada. Day Out With Thomas is the only place for families to take a ride with a 15-ton replica of everybody’s favorite No. 1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos and hands-on arts and crafts.  Each year the tour grows, traveling to new destinations, adding new activities and welcoming new visitors.   

Hope to see you there!

The Giveaway:  Update:  One lucky Confessions of a Frugal Mind readers will win a family 4-pack of tickets to attend Day out with Thomas in Boone, IA on September 18th at 9am!  You can enter one time or multiple times (up to 8 entries) - just be sure to enter a separate comment for each of the entry methods. Make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the lucky winner!
Mandatory Entry:  Leave a comment sharing who will be the most excited to Ride the Rails with Thomas.

Bonus Entries:
(1)  Subscribe to Confessions of a Frugal Mind by email.  You must confirm your subscription.  Leave me a comment and let me know that you subscribe.  If you already subscribe leave a comment letting me know.

(2)  "Like" Confessions of a Frugal Mind on Facebook then leave a comment letting me know you have liked the page.

(3)  Follow this blog via Google Friend Connect then leave a comment letting me know.

(4)  Follow me on Twitter @JulsB20 and leave a comment with your Twitter handle. 

(5) Send tweet about this giveaway mentioning @JulsB20

#Win a family 4-pack of tickets for a Day Out With Thomas from @JulsB20  #giveaway

(6) Follow Thomas on Twitter @TrueBlueEngine and leave a comment with your Twitter handle.

(7)  Follow this blog on Networked Blogs then leave a comment letting me know you do.

This giveaway will end Friday, September 9th at 11:59 pm CST.  Open to Iowa Residents only.  Winner will be chosen using random.org.

Disclosure:  I received tickets to attend this event with my family in exchange for promoting the event.  All opinions are 100% mine.

Life Savers Mints Coupon Release 11am CST


Head over and "like" Life Savers Mints on Facebook then click on the Mint Mondays tab and take the Carpool Pledge for your chance to claim a coupon  good toward $1 off Life Savers Mints 85 ct. bottle.  Giveaway will start at 11am CST and will go quickly!

Snapfish ~ Free Shipping Offer


Snapfish is offering free standard shipping on orders of $20 or more.  Be sure to enter promo code SUMMERFS20 at checkout.  This offer is available through August 31st.