Coupon Insert Preview 3/14/09

Mindi at Mom's Need to Know has posted the Coupon Insert Preview.  You check out her take on this week's coupons here.

You can check out the complete list of coupons here.

Kmart and Kroger Shopping

Tonight I made what I thought would be a quick trip out to Kroger and then Kmart to snag a few items.

I went to Kroger first to get a few of the things in the Mega Deal sale.  

For $7.01 I was able to get:

1 Quaker Quakes

2 Mini Wheat Cereal

1 Shedds Country Crock

2 bags Armor Meatballs

3 boxes Betty Crocker Potatoes

1 Hamburger Helper Cheesy Enchilada (There was a coupon on one of the boxes of potatoes for free Hamburger Helper if you bought 3 BC potatoes)

1 Kroger baby cups

1 Colgate toothpaste

For those of you who might not be big fans of Hamburger Helper - the cheesy enchilada is great!  I make it up and then add a can of black beans, roll it up into tortillas and put some cheese on top and then brown in the oven.  Really good and really cheap! 

Sorry you can't see the stuff too well!  Molly was having a blast putting the groceries all back into the bag!

Next I stopped at Kmart,  I only picked up a few things but it took me awhile to check out.  I won't give you the whole loooong story but I do have good news for you!

Kmart is now accepting Internet Printable Coupons!  My friend Elizabeth gave me the heads up and so I went and gave it a test tonight.  There were clear signs in the store stating they would accept them - except for free items and for razors.

The Internet Printable Coupons also doubled for me!  Well - sort of.  I used 2/ $1.00 off 2 Progresso coupons I printed off Coupons.com,  I also had 2/ $2.00 off 4 Progresso coupons but they would only go up to $2.69 instead of $4.00, so I decided not to stock up on the extra cans of soup.  Also, the soup was clearly marked 2 for $3 on the counter, but was ringing up at $2.69, so that took awhile to get straightened out.

The little boxes of Lipton tea are $1.19 and there were some .50 and .60 coupons out recently, so I got the last 2 boxes of that - sorry if you'd like some too!  Maybe they'll restock next week?

The Kmart Double Coupon Sale is going on through Tuesday, March 17th.  If there are any good coupons this weekend, I will be going back again next week - and will be checking the IP's more thoroughly now that I know they double.

Here are the Coupon Rules for Kmart's Sale:

No Overages

Coupons will only double to the current price of 1 item (This is the reason my soup coupon only doubled to 2.69)

1 coupon per item

4 same items max (Just do multiple transactions if you want more than 4)

B1G1 coupons and Kmart coupons won't double.

75 coupons per day per customer.

Here are my totals for tonight:

Kmart 2.82

Kroger 7.01

Total =  $9.83

Walgreens Weekly Preview 3/15-21/09

Here is another great preview on Walgreens deal for next week, from Sisterly Savings.  It looks like there might be a few good deals out there this weekend.

If you would like to learn more about shopping at Walgreens check out these posts:

Walgreens Register Rewards

Walgreens EasySavers Catalog

Walgreens Using Coupons

CVS Weekly Preview for 3/15-21-09

My local CVS activates the next week's ad sometime on Saturday, so if I go an a Saturday afternoon, I can usually get deals from both weeks!  (I either ask the cashier, or scan a sale item from the next week's ad and see if the sale price comes up.) 

If you would like to plan ahead for next week's deals go here to the Sisterly Savings Blog and read the CVS deals for next week!

Favorite Blogs #3

I've told you about a few of my favorite money saving blogs in previous posts here.  Today I want to share with you a blog I enjoy because it makes me laugh.  My friend, writes an enjoyable blog called "Raise Them Up".  She writes about "Finding Frugal Family Fun on the Journey of Raising Children".

Stop by her blog, you will get a laugh at her sense of humor and probably relate to the goings on at her house - especially if you have boys!

I would love to hear what your favorite blogs are.  If you have a great one for saving money or just a fun encouraging one for me to check out, please leave a comment and let me know.  I'm always looking for new ones for my blog reader!  

YMCA Open House 3/12-16/09

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is currently having an open house from March 12 - 16, 2009. During this time you can work out and use the facilities free of charge! 

Check the website or call ahead to find out what the open swim hours are for the YMCA you would like to go!  The pools do not have open swim all the time.

You will only need a valid ID to take part in this promotion.

If you would like to join the YMCA, there is no joining fee right now.  Also they take your income into consideration when determining your monthly fee, so that can help reduce your amount paid!  

Another idea is to check with your or your spouse's company and see if they reimburse for gym membership.  My husband's company does have a reimbursement plan and so with the reimbursement and the income discount we pay only a few dollars a month for our membership!

Eiteljorg Museum Rolls Back Admission and Membership Prices 20 years - this Saturday 03/14/09.

The Eiteljorg Museum is celebrating 20 years.  They are having a special celebration this Saturday from 10-4 and will be charging the prices from 1989 for admission and membership! So you can visit the museum for as little as $2 and get an annual membership for as little as $25.

Here is some information from the Eiteljorg website about this special day:

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art first opened its doors on June 24, 1989. This year, the institution celebrates 20 years of inspiring appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. 

Opening Day Celebration 

• The opening of the exhibition Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum
• 1989 admission and membership prices: Guests can visit for $2 and become new members for as low as $25
• Twenty percent discounts in the Eiteljorg Museum Store and Sky City Café
• Extended hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• And more! 

Exhibit examines the “faces” of the West, Native America

 

Through various media, Facing West: Celebrating 20 Years of the Eiteljorg Museum, presented by Eli Lilly and Company,examines people (the “faces”) who have shaped perceptions of the West and Native America. The first exhibition ever to focus on the breadth of the Eiteljorg’s renowned collection, Facing West presents an opportunity for guests to re-discover favorite pieces and experience rare and never-before-seen work. 

Schedule of events

Noon   Beginning of the Eiteljorg: John Vanausdall

12:20  Eiteljorg Architecture: Warm, Inviting and Southwestern: Jonathan Hess

12:40  Musings from a Family Insider: Roger Eiteljorg

1:00    Images of People: Dolls and Masks: James Nottage

1:15    The Last Cowboy: Carol Street
            (A closer look at Ted Orland’s photograph, The Last Cowboy.)

1:30    Where I Come From: White Wolf James 
            (Our new assistant curator introduces visitors to the Native Peoples of California.)

1:45    Let’s Go Outside! Jennifer Complo-McNutt 
              (Take a look at the Eiteljorg’s iconic outdoor sculptures.)

7         Cowboy Celtic Concert (Click to find out more info.)