Does a Sex Offender Live Near You? Find Out for Free.

This is not a topic we really like to think about! Unfortunately, this is the world we live in! Did you know that you can find out for free if there in an offender in your neighborhood - or near your child's school?

Click on the logo below and it will take you the Family Watchdog website. You can simply enter your address and get a map of offenders near you.

The Grocery Get-Together, 6/28-7/04/09 (Sun-Sat) and 7/2-7/08/09 (Th-Wed)

(If you are looking for deals from the ads dated
6/21 -6/27/09 (Sun-Sat) and 6/24-7/01/09 (Th-Wed),
please go here.)

Welcome to "The Grocery Get-Together", hosted by Frugal Indy. I am excited to bring you this feature that connects Indiana shoppers with local Indiana bloggers (and other bloggers welcome too!) and the great grocery deals they've found for you!

If you have a grocery deal post, please link directly to your posts following these directions.

When you post your link:

• Link directly to the Grocery sale post for that week.
• Please include the name of the grocery store in the Mr Linky.
• If you have several posts covering several grocery stores, please link each one separately.
• Please link only to Grocery sales related posts (If you would like to post a CVS, Rite-Aid or Walgreens Deal, please go here.)

If you don't have a blog but have found a great deal that you want to share, leave it for us in the comments section.

If you have had a great shopping trip and want to share your photo's, link that up too!

The Grocery Get-Together Participants

1. BargainBriana, Kmart 2. BargainBriana, Menards

3. BargainBriana, Target 4. Budget Saving Mom ($5 back on over $200 of items)

5. savinginakron (Giant Eagle)

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Sunday Meditations

On Friday of this week, we had the opportunity to go to the Creation Museum just over the border in Kentucky (not far from Cincinnati). We really enjoyed the beautiful botanical gardens and petting zoo, both located on the grounds of the museum.




















If you have the chance to go I recommend that you do so. I would not go on a weekend if I could go during the week - because the Creation Museum can get pretty busy. I highly suggest that you see the planetarium. It is amazing - especially the Created Cosmos. It will make you realize how small we are here on earth - compared to the rest of what's out there!




















Here are a few pictures from the incredible botanical gardens. Our 6 year old LOVED the suspension bridges! (Don't worry - there's regular paths for strollers and wheelchairs!)




















Genesis 2:2-15

And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,

And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground. But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.

And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.

The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold;

And the gold of that land is good: there is bdellium and the onyx stone.

And the name of the second river is Gihon: the same is it that compasseth the whole land of Ethiopia.

And the name of the third river is Hiddekel: that is it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. And the fourth river is Euphrates.

And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

Drugstore Deals 6/28 -7/04/09

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.
• Please link only to drugstore related posts (If you have grocery store posts, please post a link to them here).

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

OUAC - buy 1 get 2 (or 3) Free

There is a great sale going on at the OUAC's at 71st St, 86th St and on US 31. They have clearance buy 1 get 2 free. There is also an email coupon out for an extra one for free! The coupon is only good this weekend. If you email me at Frugalindy@gmail.com - I can forward the email I got on to you to print the coupon. (I check the email every few hours). I went to the 71st street store today and there was a lot of clearance! My friend Denise said she went to the 86th St store too!

At the 71st street store I got 4 designer brand 2 piece outfits for this winter for under $10 for my 18 month old!

Kroger Closing at 38th and Post - Last Day

If you live near this Kroger today is the last day. There was a little left there this morning. If you wear contacts there was a lot of contact solution. Canned Pumpkin was only 5 cents. I got 6 Covergirl Outlast lipsticks for free with $2.00 mc. If you are in the area before 5pm today you might want to stop by they were taking deep discounts on what was left!

Coupon Preview 6/28/09

Here are a few of my favorite coupons from this weekend's paper:


Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages .50 (9/30/09)

Bic Soleil Refillable Razor Handle or Cartridge Refills, 4pk or 8k $3 (8/2/09)

Egg-lands Best Cage Free or Organic Dozen Eggs .50

Chex Mix Bars .75 (8/22/09)

Pert Plus, 12oz+ $1 (8/31/09)

Stayfree Product (excludes Jumbo pack) B1G1 Free up to $6.99 (8/31/09)

Pampers Baby Wipes, 180ct+ AND Pampers Diapers or Training Pants $3 (10/31/09)

Degree Men Absolute Protection Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant $1.25 (8/23/09)

Hellmanns, 18oz+ .60 (9/20/09)

Ideal, 50ct Packets FREE up to $2.59 ( 11/30/09)

Lipton Tea Bags, Lipton To Go, or any Iced Tea Mix .50 (9/20/09)

Nestle Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer .50 (9/28/09)

Wish-Bone Bountifuls Dressing, 9.5oz+ $1 (9/19/09)

If you would like the whole list of coupons go here.

Yard Sale Round- Up 6/25/09

Welcome to the Yard Sale Round-Up!

If you are having or know about a:

Yard Sale
Garage Sale
Community Sale
Rummage Sale
Kids Clothing Sale

Let everyone else know too!

These are the guidelines to follow:

• List your sale in the comments section of this post.
• Please post Yard/garage sales for the upcoming weekend only.
• Start your comment with the type of sale and general location of the sale. (ex. Yard Sale - South side or Church Bazaar - Far North side)
• Post the location, dates and times.
• You may leave a link to your website or blog (or an email address), if there is more information or directions to your sale listed there.
• This posting is for the greater Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

I welcome postings for Community Sales, School Sales, Church Sales and such!

You can go here to check out the Garage Sale Ads in the Indianapolis Star.

Kroger Closing at 38th and Post- My Shopping Trip $221.55 for $43.55

So thanks to Dawn ( a reader) I learned about the Kroger Store that is closing at 38th and post.

Today I went over and did a little shopping. You can see a photo of the things I got for $43.55!

The Grocery, Frozen and Pet items are now 50% off and Candy, Hair and Drug items are 75% off!

The pickings are getting slim but there are still some good deals to be had.

I did receive double coupons (up to .50) today and also some overages! I was told that they would only double 2 coupons and any over that would not be doubled.


Here are a few of my highlights:

Kroger Chocolate chips 24 oz bag 1.74

Kroger Canned tomatoes .35

Shout Gel 1.49 - .55 mc = .94 ea.

Libby Pumpkin - .25/can

Starbucks Chocolate Bars - Money Maker with $1.00 mc = +.25 ea (sorry I got the last 4)

Starbucks Chocolates - .37 ea with 1.00 mc

Ziplock Steam Bags $1.17

Kroger Salad mix .34

Loreal Hair Color - Money Maker of +.93 ea if you have the $3.00 mc (only dark colors left)

Kroger Icecream cones .74

Croutons .92

Turkey Hill Ice cream 1.54 with -1.00 mc

Herbal Essence shampoo, conditioner, gel - Money Maker of .07 ea if you have .50 mc

Sara Lee Pie .82 ea with 1.00 mc

Tylenol Cold .50 with $1.00 mc

Fels Napa Bar .64 ea (I got the last 4)

Celestial Seasonings tea .18 with .45 mc

Blistex .35 - no coupon used

French Onions

Nyquil .35 with $1.00 mc

Energizer AAA $1.00 with 1.00 mc

Formula - Money Maker - 2.71 ea with formula check sent from Enfamil.

Cat Litter 3.58 and 3.95 - no coupons used

The last day for the store is Saturday June 27th. they did not know if anymore markdown would be taken.

When I was there at 1pm today - there was:

plenty of ice cream and frozen veggies, some baking items, pickles, 1/2 pallet of the pumpkin 1-2 aisles of grocery items, pet items, some cleaners and laundry items, hair care, light bulbs and some miscellaneous item. If you live near there it may be worth a trip to check out. There were no diapers or wipes or any fresh food.

If you go let us know if the discounts go higher!

Kroger Closing at 38th and Post - Coupons Match-ups

Here is a great list of some coupon match-ups and deals for the Kroger at 38th and Post - thanks again Dawn! I can't wait to go and hopefully stock up on cat litter!

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If you have them, bring these coupons:
1) John Frieda Root Awakening ($3, from last weeks paper)--that will be free. Actually, she only took 1 coupon because the $3 coupon was more than the 2 products cost. I had several coupons, but I wasn't sure how much they were to begin with, so I only got one set.

2) Chi-Chi Salsa will be $1.00, not the greatest deal, but okay.
3) Cat litter--great deal. They were 50% off, less $2.00 peelies, I got 2-14 lb boxes for $4.
4) dog treats galore-if you have a coupon, they probably still have it. For example, Busy Bones were $.50 I think.
5) CF bulbs were less than $1 each! (no coupon)
6) Crest floss ($3.99) less 75% less $.75 manny =.25. These were on an end cap.
7) Edy's ice cream, if you have a coupon. I didn't :(
8) Turkey Hill(?) Duo coupon for ice cream
9) Lots of hair stuff left (shampoo, conditioner, mousse) in various brands.
10) Baby Orajel was 75% off, less any coupons you might have.
11) Kashi Go Lean (by front entrance). I only had an Internet coupon so bah on that.
12) Lots of odd first aid stuff (ie waterproof band-aids the size of a book!)

My fave deal was the Infant acetaminophen for $1.10. With two teething toddlers, we've been going thru this quite a bit.

It sounds like there are some great deals to be had! I'll let you know if I find anymore!

Kroger Closing at 38th and Post - Update 6/24/09

I have been told that, as of today, the Kroger at 38th and Post was not doubling coupons or accepting internet printable coupons. I really hope to get over there and check things out tomorrow. If I do, I will give you an update! Thanks Dawn for keeping us up to date!

Johnson County Public Library - Book Sale June 25 - 28

If you live South or Southeast of Indianapolis you will be interested in the Johnson County Public Library Book Sale. It looks like the prices are really good - starting at .10 cents!


Here is the some information regarding the sale:

Friends of Johnson County Public Library will hold a used book sale at the library’s Trafalgar Branch from Thursday, June 25, through Sunday, June 28. Proceeds from Friends’ used book sales are the primary source of funding for reading incentives like the Summer Reading Program and other library programs throughout the year.

The sale will open to Friends members Thursday at 4 p.m. Memberships will be available at the door for shoppers seeking early access. The sale opens to the general public on Friday at 9 a.m.

Items for sale will include gently used materials from the library’s collection and donated materials. Book prices will range from 10 cents to a dollar. Prices for audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and videocassettes will range from $1 to $3.50.

Book sale schedule:

Thursday, June 25: 4–8 p.m.

Friday, June 26: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday, June 27: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday, June 28: 1–4:30 p.m.

For more information about Friends of JCPL’s June Used Book Sale, please contact Trafalgar Branch Manager Vickie Lee at (317) 878-9560 or vlee@jcplin.org.

Here is the address for that branch:

Trafalgar Branch
	424 Tower Street, Trafalgar, IN 46181
	(317) 878-9560

Go here for a map.

If you live in the Johnson County area and would like to learn how to spend less when you shop keep the date of September 24th open. I will be presenting the Savvy Saving class at the Clark Pleasant Branch of the JCPL.

Kroger Closing at 38th and Post - Update

Here's an update I received from a reader on the Kroger that's closing at 38th an Post - thanks Dawn!


Hi, I stopped by the Kroger at 38th and Post on the way home, figuring there wouldn't be much left. I was wrong--the markdowns on food has been increased to 50%, and on health/beauty/candy the markdown is 75%. The cashier did note that it is day-to-day on whether they will also accept manufacturers coupons (today they did, she wasn't sure about tomorrow). The best buy that I saw was Libby canned pumpkin (15 oz can) for $.25 each. There was a pallet of it left. If anyone likes Morningstar brand frozen products, there was a whole cooler full.

This might be worth a trip to check it out! If you get some of the canned pumpkin Money Saving Mom just posted a yummy recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Have You Joined Swagbucks?

As you can see I've added a Swagbucks box to the left side column. If you haven't heard about Swagbucks here's how it works:

1. SEARCH

Search the web using www.swagbucks.com and receive results from Google & Ask.com.

2. EARN

Swag Bucks are periodically awarded as you search the web.

3. REDEEM

Redeem your Swag Bucks for exclusive swagbucks.com products and more in the Swag Store.

Other Ways to Earn Swag Bucks

• Trading in Cell Phones and Video Games
• Inviting Friends to Join
• Shopping in the Shop and Earn Mall
• Sending in Prize Videos and Photos
• Finding Swag Codes
• Submitting a Poll Idea.

What can you redeem the points for?

Amazon $5 gift cards are right now only 45 Swag Bucks! A Barnes & Noble $10 Gift card is 115 Swag Bucks. You can also get little things like stickers for the kids or save up your points and get an i-Pod Shuffle for 840 Swag Bucks.

I think this might be a great way to earn some extra $ for birthday and Christmas gifts!

If you have not joined Swagbucks.com, it is easy - just go here to sign up. It is FREE!

Once you join Swagbucks you can download their search to your toolbar if you use IE or Firefox (Mozilla) - it is really easy and only takes a second. It does not change your toolbar - only gives you the option to search with Swagbucks. (Click in the box that says you want to start using now to make it the top choice in your search box.)

If you have been using Swagbucks and have earned any prizes - let us know what you have won!

What's Free This Week?

Did you know that there are often many free things each week? If you just know where to look you can often stock your pantry and personal care shelves for just about nothing!

These are some great deals that I have gleaned from the Internet. It is not necessary for you to spend hours going through grocery store sales papers - there are many good sites that you can read to get deals from.

Below are some of the deals that I got from these blogs/websites. Make sure you check them out for a full list of the good deals!

Bargain Briana

Money Saving Mom

In Good Cents

For a great list of blogs with Grocery Deals go to BeCentsAble

The Coupon Inserts are listed as SS = Smart Source and RP = Red Plum.



Target - Deals good for 6/21 - 17/09

Degree for Men Deodorant (Artic Edge or Intense Sport) $2.49
$1.50/1 Target Here or Here
Stack w/ $0.75/1 (from RP insert 5/17/09)
OR Stack w/ $1/1 (from RP insert 5/17/09)
FREE -$.24 each after coupons

Pace Specialty Salsa $2.09
$0.50/1 Target Here or Here
Stack w/ $2/1 (from SS insert 4/26/09)
OR Stack w/ $0.50/1 (from SS insert 6/21/09)
Free - $1.09 each after coupons

Ziploc Bags $2.49
BOGO (from SS insert 5/3/09)
$0.40/1 (from SS insert 5/10/09)
Stack both w/ 2- $1/1 Target Here or Here
$.05 each when you buy 2 after coupons

Joint Juice - $1.00
$1/1 (from SS insert 4/26/09)
$1/1 HERE
Free after coupon

Meijer

Deals good through 6/24/09

Malt O Meal Cereal 11-16 oz. (Select varieties) $1.33
.50/1 Honey Graham Squares, Honey & Oat Blenders, or Blueberry Muffin Tops printable
Buy 2, Get 1 Free Meijer Mealbox Printable
Final Price: Possibly FREE with (3) manufacturer’s coupons & (1) Meijer Mealbox Coupon!

Deals good 6/25-7/1/09

Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray 2/$3

$1.50/1 (from SS insert 5/3/09)

Stack 2 w/ $1/2 Meijer Here (for possible overage)

FREE when you buy 2 after coupons

Kroger

Deals good though 6/24/09

4 Roll Angel Soft Bath Tissue $1
.50/1 (from 4-19 RP insert) doubles to $1
Final Price FREE

McCormick Grill Mates $1
$1/2 or .50/1 (from 5-3 RP insert)
Final Price FREE to 50¢/each

Suave Deodorant 1.4 oz. $1
.50/1 (from 5-17 RP insert) doubles to $1
Final Price FREE

Walgreen's - Deals good for 6/21 - 17/09

Aquafresh Advanced Toothpaste $3.00

Get $3 RR when you buy 1

$1/1 HERE

FREE plus overage after coupon & RR

Rolaids Soft Chews 18 ct $2.99

Get $2 RR when you buy 1

$1/1 (from RP insert 6/7/09)

FREE after coupons & RR

CVS - Deals good for 6/21 - 17/09

Buy 1 Thermacare Neck or Arm Wrap (1 count) at $2.49

Get $2.49 ECBs (Limit 2)
Use $1/1 (from 3/29 or 4/19 RP insert)
Free plus $1 overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Mitchum Deodorant at $1.99, Get $1 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $0.75/1 (from 6/21 SS insert)
$0.24 after coupon and ECBs

Franks Red Hot Sauce--on sale for $1
Use $1/1 (from 5/17 SS insert)
Free after coupon

Kraft BBQ Sauce--on sale for $1
Use $1/1 printable (no longer available) or the $0.50/1 (from 6/14 SS insert)
Free or $0.50 each after coupon

SoBe LifeWater--on sale Buy One, Get One Free
Buy 2 and use the B1G1 coupon here--IE or Firefox
Get 2 free after the sale and coupon

FreeStyle Glucose Monitor--on sale for $9.99
Use the $9.99/1 (from 5/17 SS insert)
Free after coupon

Soy Joy Bars $1
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (from 5-31 SS insert)
$2/10 (from 5-31 SS insert)
$1/5 printable
Earn $4 Extra Bucks when you buy 4 (Limit 5 offers)
Final Price after Extra Care Bucks: FREE

For More Grocery Deal go to The Grocery Get-Together

For ad dated 6/18-24/09 go here.

For ad dated 6/21-27/09 and 6/25-7/01/09 go here.

Sunday Meditations

Psalm 19:1-4

The heavens declare the glory of God;and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Day unto day uttereth speech,

and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

There is no speech nor language,

where their voice is not heard.

Their line is gone out through all the earth,

and their words to the end of the world.

In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun...

Romans 1:20

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen... even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

The Grocery Get-Together, 6/21-27/09 (Sun-Sat) and 6/25-7/01/09 (Th-Wed)

(If you are looking for deals from the ads dated
6/14 -6/20/09 (Sun-Sat) and 6/18-6/24/09 (Th-Wed),
please go here.)

Welcome to "The Grocery Get-Together", hosted by Frugal Indy. I am excited to bring you this feature that connects Indiana shoppers with local Indiana bloggers (and other bloggers welcome too!) and the great grocery deals they've found for you!

If you have a grocery deal post, please link directly to your posts following these directions.

When you post your link:

• Link directly to the Grocery sale post for that week.
• Please include the name of the grocery store in the Mr Linky.
• If you have several posts covering several grocery stores, please link each one separately.
• Please link only to Grocery sales related posts (If you would like to post a CVS, Rite-Aid or Walgreens Deal, please go here.)

If you don't have a blog but have found a great deal that you want to share, leave it for us in the comments section.

If you have had a great shopping trip and want to share your photo's, link that up too!The Grocery Get-Together Participants

1. Coupons, Deals and More (Target)

2. savinginakron (Giant Eagle)

3. BargainBriana, Kroger

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Drugstore Deals 6/21 -6/27/09

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.
• Please link only to drugstore related posts (If you have grocery store posts, please post a link to them here).

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

1. Rite Aid Money Makers! 2. Walgreens Moneymakers!

3. CVS Money Makers! 4. It's Frugal Being Green (Drugstore Deals 6/21)

5. TheCouponMonkey (CVS 6/21 Newbie Scenario for less than $2 OOP!) 6. Frugal Indy - What's Free This Week? (CVS and Walgreens)

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Coupon Preview

There are two inserts in this weekend's papers. Here are a few of my favorite coupons:

Aquafresh Premium Toothbrush (Gel Flex or Deep Action) $1 (8/31/09)

Bounty Paper Towels .50 (8/31/09)

Hormel Pepperoni Pack $1 on 2 (8/16/09)

Huggies Diapers $1.50 (7/18/09)

Huggies Overnites Diapers $2 (7/18/09)

Huggies Baby Wipes, 64ct .75 (7/18/09)

Kraft Salad Dressing, any variety $1 (7/21/09)

Luzianne Iced Tea Bags .60 (8/31/09)

Schick Disposable Razor – B1G1 up to $12.99 (8/2/09)

Starbucks Bottled Frappuccino Coffee Drink or Doubleshot Espresso Drink $1 (9/13/09)

Clairol Perfect 10 Haircolor $5 (7/31/09)

Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment, any except trial $1 (7-31-09)

Garnier Fructis Style Product, any except trial size $1 (7-31-09)

Goodlife Recipe Treats for Cats $1 (9/12/09)

Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs $1 (9/12/09)

If you would like a complete list of coupons go here.


It looks like a good week for coupons. I've taken a few weeks off and so I think I will be getting at least 4 papers this weekend and maybe 6. Some of these will be especially great for the Kmart Super Double Coupon sales!

Remember that you can get your weekend paper at the Dollar Tree on Saturday too - For only $1.00!

This Weekend -Fee Free at National Parks

Fee-Free Weekends in Your National Parks

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees*.

Mark your calendars for fee-free weekends this summer:

• June 20-21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
• July 18-19, 2009
• August 15-16, 2009

And to make the fun even more affordable, many national park concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming visitors on this summer’s fee free weekends with the their own special offers.

Here’s a tip – many national parks never charge an entrance fee, so you can plan inexpensive visits year round!

For a list of family fun activities this summer, visit National Parks: The Place to Be for Family Fun.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Do You Need a Last Minute Father's Day Gift? -Here is a FREE one!

How about a free year of Golf Digest? Go here and fill in a quick survey and have a free subscription sent to your dad - or grandpa - or husband. There is no credit card required. I have gotten many free magazines through this survey site and it is a legitimate site.

Central Indiana Goodwill Stores 50% off THIS SATURDAY - June 20, 2009

This Saturday Goodwill of Central Indiana is having a 50% off sale at all the locations except the outlet locations.

Here is some information from their website:

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50% Off Storewide Sale scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2009.

All central Indiana Goodwill stores will have a 50 % Off Storewide Sale on Saturday, June 20.

All 50% Off Storewide Sales, which offer half off all used goods at 41 central Indiana stores, run from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. New goods are not included in the sale, and the sale is not valid at the Goodwill Outlet Stores.

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When I went to this sale previously they were bringing merchandise out while I was there - later in the day and I got a beautiful solid wood desk for only $25. We used it until we had our daughter (and had to make the office a bedroom) and then I sold it at a yard sale for $50!

If you go to the Goodwill 50% off sale expect to wait in line to check-out. It is normally very busy during the sale. I usually send someone (hubby or mom) to get in line awhile before I am actually ready to checkout - that saves some time.

If you would like a list of Goodwill Stores of Indiana go here.

You might also like to read the article I wrote about shopping at Goodwill.

Yard Sale Round- Up 6/19/09 - Sorry this is late!

How did I forget to post this on Thursday? )I was remodeling my bathroom!) Sorry!

If you are having or know about a:

Yard Sale
Garage Sale
Community Sale
Rummage Sale
Kids Clothing Sale

Let everyone else know too!

These are the guidelines to follow:

• List your sale in the comments section of this post.
• Please post Yard/garage sales for the upcoming weekend only.
• Start your comment with the type of sale and general location of the sale. (ex. Yard Sale - South side or Church Bazaar - Far North side)
• Post the location, dates and times.
• You may leave a link to your website or blog (or an email address), if there is more information or directions to your sale listed there.
• This posting is for the greater Indianapolis and surrounding areas.

I welcome postings for Community Sales, School Sales, Church Sales and such!

You can go here to check out the Garage Sale Ads in the Indianapolis Star.

Welcome Oasis Members

Welcome to Oasis Members. It was such a pleasure speaking to you yesterday! I hope that you enjoyed yourself as much as I did and that you will take some time to look around Frugal Indy.



Here are a few articles you might like to read:



Aunt Millies Bread Store.

Coupons and Couponing Information.

CVS 101

Making CVS Work for You.

Top 10 CVS Tips

CVS Tip

CVS Advisor Panel - Earn Extra Care Bucks

CVS is accepting new participants in the CVS Advisor Panel. You can earn $5, $10 or $15 in Extra Care Bucks by filling out surveys that are occasionally sent to you from CVS. Go here to sign up. This is a good opportunity to earn a few free ECB's!


If you would like to read about the weekly CVS deals go here to Drugstore Deals.

If you would like to read my tip for shopping at CVS go here to read my CVS Top 10 Tips list.

Walgreens Deal Updates

I made a trip to Walgreens today and picked up 8 Ragu used 4 IP coupons. Paid $12 and got $8 in Register Rewards back! (That's .50 a jar!) Sorry- I forgot to get a picture! I also got the free St Ives body wash - by the way the store had plenty in stock (German Church and Washington Street)

With the RR's I got some other things I needed and I also found a good deal on kids toothpaste. I have the pickiest boy about toothpaste! Since he is getting low I decided to check the toothpaste aisle and see if there were any good deals - on something he would use. Aim Bubble Berry toothpaste was on sale for .37. It was not marked, but I remembered it being on sale at another Walgreens before and asked the cashier to check it for me - bingo! I bought 4 - we should be good on that for awhile! So if you buy kids toothpaste check your Walgreens toothpaste aisle and if you see Aim kids Bubble Berry - get a price check for it!

Also- there is a Walgreens coupon this week for: Right Guard or Dry Idea - 99¢ w/in ad coupon and there is a $1/1( from 4-19 Smart Source Insert) - that makes the deodorant FREE! Sorry I missed that deal in the earlier post! and at the store today- I have to go back and get some free deodorant!

Kmart Super Double Coupon Sale - Last Day

Just a reminder that today is the last day for the Super Double Coupon sale at Kmart. When I was there yesterday there were a few items restocked that had been out before!

You can read more about the sale here. Please check with your store to make sure they are participating. The store on East Washington Street is participating.

Also - there is a change from previous sales. The coupon limit is now 10 per day.

CVS and Walgreens - What's Free This Week?

One of the best ways to really save $ is to just pick up the Almost Free, Completely Free or sometimes Even Better Than Free items at CVS and Walgreens. Here are some good items for this week:


CVS Deals

Almost Free:

Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, Rinse, or Oral B Floss at $2.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $0.50/1 coupon from the 6/7 P&G insert
$0.49 after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1Excedrin (20-24 ct) at $4.49, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 3)
Use the $2/1 coupon here--IE or Firefox
$0.49 after coupon and ECBs

Select Kellogg’s cereals--on sale $1.88/box
Use $1/1 coupons from the 6/7 RedPlum insert (there's also a $1.50/2 Raisin Bran coupon here)
$0.88 per box after coupon

For more CVS deals check out Drugstore Deals, Money Saving Mom and Bargain Briana.

No Free or Better Than Free Deals at CVS this week.


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Walgreens Deals


Better Than Free Deals

Buy 1 St. Ives Bodywash at $2.99, Get $2.99 Register Rewards
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 5/10 SmartSource insert
Free plus $1.50 in overage after coupon and Register Reward

Buy 2 Johnson’s and Johnson’s Baby Powder (1.5 oz) at $1 each, Get $1 Register Rewards
Use two $1/1 coupons from 3/8 or 4/26 RedPlum inserts
Free plus $1 in overage after coupons and Register Rewards

Free Deals

Buy 2 Oreo Cakesters at $2.50 each, Get $3 Register Rewards
Use 2 $1/1 Oreo Cakester coupons from the 6/14 SmartSource insert
Free after coupons

Almost Free Deals

Right Guard, Dry Idea 99¢ w/in ad coupon
$1/1 from 4-19 Smart Source Insert
$1/2 from 5-17 Smart Source Insert
Final Price: FREE - 50¢/each

Hefty One Zip Bags Buy 1 Get 1 FREE @ $3.29
Use (2) $1/1 from 5-17 Red Plum Insert
Final Price: 65¢/each

Buy 8 select items, Get $8 in Register Rewards • Buy 6, Get $4 Register Reward

Skippy Peanut Butter $2
.40/1 from 4-5 Unilever Insert

Ragu Pasta Sauce $2
.75/2 from 5-17 Red Plum Insert
$1/2 Ragu printable

Hellman’s Mayo $3.50
.60/1 Hellmans from 5-17 Red Plum Insert

Lipton Tea Bags $2.50
.75/2 from 5-17 Red Plum Insert


Deal Idea:

Buy 8 Ragu Sauce @2.00 ea
Use 4 of these $1.00 off 2 IP coupons (there doesn't seem to be a print limit)

Pay $12 OOP receive $8.00 Register Reward = .50 cents per jar of Ragu - This is a stock -up price!


For more Walgreens Deals check out Drugstore Deals, Money Saving Mom and Bargain Briana.

Welcome Indianapolis Star Readers!

Frugal Indy has been featured in the Indy Star.


Welcome to the Indianapolis Star readers! I hope you will take the time to browse around Frugal Indy and read a few articles. If you are looking for ways to save you can check these articles:







12 Tips to Save More at the Store

Frugal Indy's Top 10 CVS Tips

Menu Making with Your Stockpile

Thrift Store Shopping

Aunt Millie's Bread Outlet


Also, there are several weekly features here at Frugal Indy:

Drugstore Deals - links to CVS and Walgreen's deals

The Grocery Get-Together - links to weekly grocery deals

The Yard Sale Round-Up - you can post or find yard sales here

As always you are welcome to email me at Frugalindy@gmail.com

Drugstore Deals 6/14 - 6/20/09

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.
• Please link only to drugstore related posts (If you have grocery store posts, please post a link to them here).

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

1. TheCouponMonkey (CVS 6/14 My Trip Newbie Scenarios) 2. BargainBriana, Walgreens

3. BargainBriana, CVS 4. Frugal Indy - What's Free This Week - CVS and Walgreens

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The Grocery Get-Together, 6/14-6/20/09 (Sun-Sat) and 6/18-6/24/09 (Th-Wed)

(If you are looking for deals from the ads dated
6/07 -6/13/09 (Sun-Sat) and 6/11-6/17/09 (Th-Wed),
please go here.)

Welcome to "The Grocery Get-Together", hosted by Frugal Indy. I am excited to bring you this feature that connects Indiana shoppers with local Indiana bloggers and the great grocery deals they've found for you!

If you are an Indiana blogger, please link us to your grocery sales posts following these directions.

When you post your link:

• Link directly to the Grocery sale post for that week.
• Please include the name of the grocery store in the Mr Linky.
• If you have several posts covering several grocery stores, please link each one separately.
• Please link only to Grocery sales related posts (If you would like to post a CVS or Walgreens Deal, please go here.)

If you don't have a blog but have found a great deal that you want to share, leave it for us in the comments section.

If you have had a great shopping trip and want to share your photo's, link that up too!
The Grocery Get-Together Participants

1. BargainBriana, Walmart 2. BargainBriana, Meijer

3. BargainBriana, Target 4. BargainBriana, Whole Foods

5. Coupons, Deals and More, Target Deals!

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