Coupon Preview 10/31/09

It looks like a pretty good week for coupons! Go here to check out the full list in this weekend's paper.

Save-A-Lot Turkey B1G1

Save -a - Lot stores are reported to have Honeysuckle White whole turkeys B1G1. I really like those turkeys a lot! We eat a ton of turkey at our house - all year long, not just at the holidays. You can get a ton of meals from a turkey!

If you have never made Turkey Noodle Soup - my family's #1 all time favorite meal, go here to get easy step-by-step instructions with pictures!

I was not able to pull up the weekly ad on the website - if you happen to know the sale dates could you leave us a comment.

Thanks to my friend Denise for letting us know about this deal. She also says to keep your eye out soon for a deal where you will get a free turkey with the purchase of a whole ham!

Huggies "Enjoy the Ride" Points Code

Here is a points code worth 2 points for the Huggies "Enjoy the Ride" program. Use code BCXSF-DDGFC-GXPGB this code expires 11/20/2009. You can join or sign into the Huggies program here.

This code is from this past weekend's paper you will be asked if you purchased diapers at Dollar General - the code is still valid if you answer no.

Clowes Memorial Hall School Matinee Series

If you are a school teacher or homeschooler you may be interested in the School Matinee Series that is at Clowes Memorial Hall.

This is an especially good deal for homeschoolers since 1 adult chaperone can go for free with only 1 student. The policy states 1 chaperone for 1 - 15 students.

You can find out more information here.

The current matinee is Click, Clack, Moo. Upcoming Matinees can be found here and are selling out fast!

Wordless Wednesday

My Pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch...


























































































For more Wordless Wednesday posts go here.

For those of you in Indianapolis these photo's were taken at the Waterman's Pumpkin Patch. The pumpkin patch will close October 31st for the season.

Blog Button

I have (finally) added my blog button! Thanks so much to Stacy for her design help - you can check out Stacy's blogs here and here.

Also, thanks to Mommy's Idea for the post on how to make the grab link! I was procrastination adding the button because I just knew it was going to be hard to make the grab link - but thanks to Mommy's Idea it was super easy! Why did I wait so long?

If you would like to add my button to your blog just "grab" the code under the button in my right column and add it as a gadget with the HTML/Java Script option.

I'm very happy with the design - it was so hard to choose! And I hope that you will add my button to your blog! If you add my button I would love if you would leave me a comment.

If you are a "family friendly" blog and would like me to add your button also leave that in the comments or send me an email at frugalindy@gmail.com

Drugstore Deals 10/25 -31/09

For the Drugstore Deals post today, I thought I would share some of the websites that I like to take a look at when I am getting my shopping list together.

I have found that the best way for me to get good deals is to quickly check out 4 or 5 of my favorite sites to see what they have found and check their list of links for coupons.

I print any coupons that I need, jot my list and go.

When I first started with CVS I had to figure out exactly what I was going to buy and the order - but now I can usually figure it out at the store as I shop.

Here are some of my favorites sites to check each week.

The first site I check is Coupon Cravings. I really like the posts that they do each week listing the things that are "Free and Cheap" at CVS, Rite-Aid and Walgreens.

Next, I stop by Money Saving Mom. You can check her posts: CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. This is a good site to have in your reader so that you will get updates on deals during the week.

Here are some links to other good sites to check, you will recognize some of them as faithful links here on Drugstore Deals!

Budget Saving Mom

Bargain Briana

Coupons Deals and More: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid.

Saving in Akron: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid.

Sisterly Savings: CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid.

The Coupon Monkey: CVS


Please link your "Drugstore Deal" here too!

When you post your link:

• Link directly to your drugstore deal (CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid) post for that week.
• Please include the name of the drugstore in the Link.
• If you have several posts covering several drugstores, please link each one separately.

Sunday Meditations

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Coupon Preview 10/24/09

There are 2 inserts scheduled for this weekend's paper. Here are a few highlights and a few ideas of what to do with those coupons,

Did you know that you can mix 1 tub of icing with a bag of melted chocolate - or other flavored chips to make an easy fudge? Good reason to stock up on the BC Frosting!

The BC Cookie mix Peanut Butter flavor is terrific and makes great bar cookies - just melt a cup of chocolate chips over the top when the pan comes out of the over for a really yummy and easy treat!

The Breeze & Contour Meters are almost always a good money maker at CVS - they run them on sale from time to time with an ECB and the coupon makes them free! I made $5 on one a few weeks ago.



SMARTSOURCE


Betty Crocker Frosting Tub .50 (12/19/09)

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, 17.5oz+ .40 (12/19/09)

Huggies Diapers $1 (11/22/09)

Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers $3 (11/22/09)

Huggies Baby Wipes, 64ct+ .50 (11/30/09)


RED PLUM

Breeze 2 or Contour meter from Bayer $30 (4/30/10)

Pampers Extra Protection Diapers $2 (11/30/09)

For a complete list of coupons go here.

Homemade Cleaning Supplies - Window Cleaner

One of my son's favorite jobs is to clean the window on the sliding glass door and he also helps clean the bathroom mirror and sink. I have found that he tends to get a bit over zealous on the use of cleaner!

This concerned me because I figured that he was breathing in the fumes from the ammonia in the cleaner which would not be good for him. So I decided I did not want him to use the "Windex" any more and had to come up with something else.

I could have bought a "natural" cleaner - but they tend to be pricey! So, I found that there are may recipes online for making your own window cleaner so I experimented and like this one very much!

I double the recipe and it fills my old Windex bottle nicely - I don't even think my son knows the difference!

Here is the recipe!

Window Cleaner

2 Cups - Water
1/4 Cup - Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon - Liquid dish soap
2-3 drops - Blue food coloring (optional)

Sunday Meditations

A few weeks ago in church we sang the song "Jesus, I Am Resting", my son who is 6 told me that it is his new favorite song and so we've been singing it during school time - I love to hear him sing it, it is so sweet! The (almost) 2 year old chimes in too with her own version of the words.

Here are the first 2 verses. For the complete words to this and many other hymns go here.


Jesus, I Am Resting. Words by: Jean S. Piogott


Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming power
Thou hast made me whole.


Refrain:
Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

























Oh, how great Thy loving kindness,
Vaster, broader than the sea!
Oh, how marvelous Thy goodness,
Lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved,
Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know Thy certainty of promise,
And have made it mine.



Enjoy a blessed day of rest today!

Drugstore Deals 10/18 -24/09

Welcome to the weekly post for "Drugstore Deals".

If you are looking for the weekly drugstore (CVS, Walgreens) deals- check here.

If you are a blogger who would like to share the deals you have put together - link here!

When you post your link:

• Link directly to your drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid) post for that week.
• Please include the name of the drugstore in the Mister Linky.
• If you have several posts covering several drugstores, please link each one separately.

If you would like to learn more about "Drugstore Deals" go here.

I am switching this week to the McLinky and making the "Drugstore Deals" a "Blog Hop" which means if you are a blogger you can add the link to your CVS, Walgreens or Rite Aid posts!

Blair Clothing - Shipping for Only $.99 Cents!

Here is a good deal on clothing! Blair Clothing has quite a few items on sale - I saw some very pretty dresses and skirts - some were only a few dollars each!

Right now you can get shipping for only .99 cents also! I don't know how long the shipping deal will last.

Go here to their website.

What Produce is Cheapest Now?

I just read a great little list of "The Cheapest Fruits and Vegetables Month by Month"

Knowing what to expect to be on sale currently could help with meal planning. According the list, we should expect- cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, and lettuce to be on sale this month.

Coupon Preview 10/17/09

There are 2 insert scheduled for this weekend.

Here are some of my favorites!


SmartSource

Birds Eye or Steamfresh Bag, any .50 (11/28/09)

Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals B1G1F up to $8.99 (11/28/09) .35 each

Land O Lakes Spreadable Butter Products .40 (12/12/09)

Marcal Small Steps FREE single roll Towel, Bath Tissue or Facial Tissue up to $1 (11/30/09)

Marcal Small Steps Super Soft 2-ply Bath Tissue, any $2

Pert Plus Family Size, any 25.4oz+ $2 (12/31/09)

Pert Plus for Men, any $1.50 (12/31/09)

Pert Plus or Pert Plus for Men, any 12oz+ $1 (12/31/09)



Red Plum

Goodlife Recipe Dry Cat Food, any $1.50 (1-16-10)

Goodlife Recipe Dry Dog Food, any $1 (1-16-10)

LOreal EverPure Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment, any $2 (1-10-10)

LOreal Excellence Crème or Excellence to-Go, any $2 (1-10-10)

LOreal Skincare Products, any $3 on 2 (1-10-10)

LOreal Skincare Products, any $1 (1-10-10)

Reach Dental Floss or Reach Access Flosser, any $1 (6-30-10)

Reach Toothbrush or Value Pack, any $1 (6-30-10)

If you would like to see a list of all the coupons for this weekend go here.

Castleton Goodwill - Girls Holiday Dresses

I stopped by the Castleton Goodwill (near the mall) yesterday and noticed they had several really pretty little girls holiday dresses! If you are looking for a holiday dress on a budget for your little girl - now is the time to keep a look out at Goodwill and the local consignment shops! Dresses at Goodwill are only $3.99.

I have noticed that the selection really varies from one Goodwill to another depending on location. I have found a good selection at the Southport location and at the Castleton location. There is also a new location on County Line Rd in Greenwood - near the Wal-mart.

When you shop at Goodwill - check to see if there are carts with new merchandise sitting around and check them! I found my son a practically new, perfect pair of warm winter boots for only $2.99 on a cart. These boots would not have lasted on the shelf - they were a great deal!

Aldi Deal Alert!

I stopped by Aldi (East Washington St - just west of Shadeland Ave.) and found some great deals!


Milk $1.49 - gallon

3 - lbs apples in bag - $1.19 (that's only .40 a lb!)

Large Eggs $ .89 dozen


Of course Aldi is a great place for many of your staple items too like flour and sugar. Since I am pretty well stocked up and didn't need any meat, I was able to get most of the items we needed for the week for only $30.

Coupon Preview 10/10/09

There are 3 inserts in this weekend's paper. If you are in need of personal care items, such as toothpaste, makeup and hair color, there are some good coupons this weekend.

Here are a few favorites:

SMARTSOURCE

Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste, any 4 oz+ .75 (10-31-09)

Mentos Gum, any .55 DND (1-31-10)

Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, any $1 (11-30-09)

Revlon Color Cosmetic Product, any $1 (11-15-09)

Reynolds Parchment Paper, any $1 (12-31-09)

RED PLUM

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment, any except trial size .75 (11-15-09)

Garnier Fructis Style Hairspray Product, any except trial size .75 (11-15-09)

Garnier Nutrisse Shade, Multi-Lights Kit or 100% Color, any $2 (11-15-09)

Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer, any $1 (1-15-10)

Maybelline Eye Shadow or Eyeliner, any $1 (11-15-09)

Maybelline Mascara, any $1 (11-15-09)

PROCTER & GAMBLE

Aussie Product, any $1 (11-30-09)

Bounce Dryer Bar, any $1 (11-30-09)

Clairol Natural Instincts or Loving Care Hair Color, any $2 (11-30-09)

CoverGirl Product, any $1 (11-30-09)

Crest Toothpaste, 4.1 oz+ or Liquid Gel .75 (11-30-09)


Remember, in the Indianapolis area, you can buy your Sunday papers on Saturday also, and at the Dollar Tree they are only $1.00 each!

For the entire list of coupons go here.

Coats For Kids

If your children are in need of warm winter coats and if you cannot afford to purchase them, you will be interested in the "Coats for Kids" distribution going on tomorrow at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds from 8 am to 4 pm.

Here is some information from the WTHR website:







"This year, the Coats for Kids distribution will take place on Saturday, October 10th from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Northwest Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Any child who needs a coat will receive one that day. There is only one requirement: an adult must accompany all children and there is a limit of one coat per child. Bilingual (Spanish) volunteers will also be on site to assist non-English speaking families."

Community Tuesday - October 6, 2009

Tomorrow, October 6th is Community Tuesday at White River State Park. The Museums participate with really good discounts on admission!


Here are the ones I know about:


Indianapolis Zoo and Gardens - Admission $7.00

Eitlejorg Museum - Admission $4.00 for 18 and older - under 18 is free.

Indianapolis State Museum - Admission is 1/2 price ($3.50 for adults and $2.00 for children) and IMAX is $2.00 off.

I have been told that the NCAA Hall of Champions participates in this also but I do not know what their discount is for tomorrow.

Drugstore Deals 10/4-10/09

Welcome to the weekly post for "Drugstore Deals".

If you are looking for the weekly drugstore (CVS, Walgreens) deals- check here.

If you are a blogger who would like to share the deals you have put together - link here!

When you post your link:

• Link directly to your drugstore (CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid) post for that week.
• Please include the name of the drugstore in the Mister Linky.
• If you have several posts covering several drugstores, please link each one separately.

If you would like to learn more about "Drugstore Deals" go hereDrugstore Deals Participants

1. Rite Aid Money Makers 10/4 - 10/10/09 2. CVS - Spend $8, Get $31 in ECB and $110 in merchandise! 3. Walgreens Deals 10/4 - 10/10/09

4. TheCouponMonkey - CVS Trip & Newbie Scenario 5. Saving In Akron (CVS) 6. Saving In Akron (Walgreens)

7. Saving In Akron (Rite-Aid)

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Coupon Preview 10/03/09

There are 3 scheduled inserts for this weekend's paper. Go here to see all the coupons.

I think this is a very good week for coupons. I'm noticing some coupons start to come in that will help with the Christmas and Holiday baking. Many of the coupons are good until the end of the year.

There are also a lot of yogurt coupons - we love yogurt! Getting $1.00 off a pack of yogurt makes them very affordable!




Here are a few of my favorites:

SMARTSOURCE

Activia 4-pack, 8-pack, 12-pack, or tub $1 DND (1-31-10)

DanActive 4-pack $1 DND (1-31-10)

Energizer Batteries or Flashlight .75 (11-14-09)

General Foods International Coffee .75 (12-31-09)

Scotts Naturals Wipes Tub or Refill .50 (11-15-09)

Wolfgang Puck Organic Broth $1 (11-15-09)


GENERAL MILLS INSERT

Green Giant Steamers .40 (11-28-09)

Progresso Soups .50/2 (11-28-09)

Progresso Soups High Fiber .25 (11-28-09)

YoPlus Light 4pack $1 (11-28-09)

RED PLUM

All Liquid Laundry Detergent, 32 load+ $1 (11-29-09)

Dove Beauty Bar (6 bar pk.+) OR Body Wash (10oz.+) $1.25 (12-27-09)

Goodlife Recipe Treats for Cats, any .50 (12-27-09)

Purina Tidy Cat Cat Litter $1 (1-05-10)

Skippy Peanut Butter .40 (11-29-09)