All You Magazine

I have heard nothing but good things about the All You Magazine. I have heard that you get high value coupons in every issue along with other money saving tips. I saw on Amazon today that their 1 year subscription is currently on sale for $12. That makes it $1/issues. If you use more than 1 $1 coupon per issues, this will have paid for itself. I figure I would give it a shot. I will let you know if I like it. But, the deal ends soon. So if you would like to give it a try along with me, here is the link:

LINK TO AMAZON ALL YOU DEAL

Using Google Reader to Manage Coupon Blogs

I owe my coupon organization to Google Reader. It is FANTASTIC! I am going to take you through the process of using Google Reader. There are other RSS feeds you can use but I am a huge Google fan.

1. Get a Google Account. (www.gmail.com)

2. Visit reader.google.com. For those that already have a Google account, this feature is already available to you. On your Google tool bar on your eamil, select "More" & "Reader"

3. After logging in, you will be brought to a welcome screen. On the left hand side of the screen is your navigation bar. Click on "Subscribe"

4. Here you will be typing in the web address of the blog or site that you are following. Most sites have a RSS feed button that will automatically subscribe you or give you the correct address. This is an example of a  link banner: (Facebook, Twitter, RSS, and Youtube)

5. Next, insert the web address in the subscribe box and click "Add."

6. Your website will now be under your subscriptions tab on your navigation bar. Feeds in bold have new items. The number in parenthesis is the number of new items. Most feeds when you are a new subscriber will show (10). 

7. There are two views. I prefer the second or list view.

(Left most button is picture view, right next to it is list. Arrows scroll. Gear is Settings.)

Picture view shows lists of blog posts as pictures.

 List View shows as a list of read and unread items. Click to open. Use arrows or shortcut keys to scroll.

*Shortcut keys: J to scroll down to next post. K to scroll up to previous post.

8. Items that you find important or that you would like in a separate place can be starred by simply clicking the star. On the navigation bar, there is a Starred Items icon. Select that and it will only pull your starred items out of your different feeds.

9. You are ready to go!

Use this to follow your family and friend's personal blogs as well! Or, do as I do, and use it for comics, too!! (Click Brows for Stuff and type in your favorite comic strip)

Quaker Coupon

Head over to Quaker's Facebook Page for a $1/2 coupon for Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Old Fashion, or Quick Oats. Wish I would have had this yesterday! :) Expires 3/31

Thank you, Fabulously Frugal!

February 2012 Challenge

So,  I think I know what's going to happen with my 2012 challenge...  I am going to get to the end of the month and have no money left over and then go blow the next months budget when the month turns. Today I went to Walmart to get the much needed groceries. Now, mind you this will cover the rest of this week and next week. I also bought a BUNCH of cat food that doesn't count towards my budget. What killed it this week was the great price I found on Stouffer's. I think these will be my "I don't feel like cooking" meals. I figure at $3-$5 a meal, it was worth it.

IAMS Cat food:
$4.76 2 lb bag
Used 6 $3/1 Iams, any size
=$1.76 per bag or $10.72 for 6 bags (12 lbs)

Stouffers Alfredo and Cheesy Tomato Rotini
$4.88 (on roll back)
Used $2/1 Stouffers

Stouffers Lasagna and Chicken Rice Bake
$6.77
used $2/1
=$4.77

Medow Gold (I think) sour cream
$1.50 (on roll back)
Used $.40/1
=$1.10 (cheaper to buy name brand than Grate Value with just a $.40 coupon!!)

Milk
$2.41
Used $.75/1
=1.66

Other Groceries....

Total for February:
less cat food
$41.41

Savings (less cat food) =$10.44
Savings (with cat food)= $28.44

YTD: $256.17
YTD Savings: $216.60

Grocery Deals

Here are the coupon match ups for Smith's and Fred Meyer:

FM: http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/fred-meyer-deals-129-24.html
Smiths: http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/02/smiths-deals-21-27-more-game-day-deals-cheap-pepsi.html

For those in Utah:

Maceys: http://freebies2deals.com/2012/02/maceys-best-weekly-deals-21-27.html
Fresh Market: http://freebies2deals.com/2012/02/fresh-markets-best-weekly-deals-21-27.html

Thank you Fabulously Frugal and Freebies to Deals

Shutterfly Score! Ends today!!

I scored a great deal on Shutterfly. I received an email with this:

With that, I made a photo journal that came to $9.79. I then found the code HAIR10 that saved me $10 off $10. Since I didn't have the minimum $10, I bought a photo magnet.

Here is the free code I got for shipping... I hope if works for you. PLEASE comment if you try it and let me know!!! I don't think it works... But if you have a Shutterfly account, check your email!
8E8K-DYBK-EYR3-BVKSGG

I can't wait to get this!

Walgreen's and Walmart Trip

I am a filthy rotten liar. I went to the store. BUT!!! I didn't use any money out of our account. I used GIFT CARDS that were given to me/earned for research studies. SO, I will NOT be counting this towards my January monthly budget. Sneaky, I know. I also was desperate for eggs, oatmeal, and fresh fruits and veggies. I used my Winco gift card I received from work :)

Walgreens:

I did this a little funky... bear with me. You might figure out how to work this better than I did.

Transaction 1:
Dove Clinical Strength Deodorant
Reg. $6.49
On Sale 3/$18 with $6 in Register Rewards
Used three $2/1 from RP 1/29

Like Paying $2/box

T1= $14.38

Transaction 2:
Dove Shampoo 12 oz
Reg. $4.49
On sale 4/$15 with $5 in Register Rewards
Used four $1/1 from RP 1/29
Like paying $1.50 per bottle

Blink Tears
Sale price $8 with $8 Register Rewards
Like getting for free

*Used RR from T1 towards shampoo and Blink Tears.

T2= $13.08

Transaction 3:
Used RR from T2 to buy $13 in other supplies.



Total Out of Pocket before T3:
$27.46

Register Rewards left over before T3:
$13

Like paying $14.46

Total after T3: $28.84

Total Saved Including RR:
$88.31 ($30 is for a replacement head I bought for a friend but it was the wrong size. Will be taking it back or selling it on ebay!)

Walmart:

I did more roundup deals:

Cottonelle Moist Wipes
$1.96/ 42 ct
$.50/2 = $1/2
=$1.46 each

Kleenex Cold Touch
$1.77
.$50/1 = $1/1
=$.77/box

Dawn Dish Soap
$1.13
$.25/1 = $1/1
=$.13/bottle

Colgate Tooth Paste
$.97
$.50 = $1/1
+$.03 money maker per tube

Total Spent: $5.76
Total Saved: $12.02

Stouffer's Coupon

Like Stouffer's on Facebook and receive a $2 off multi-serve lasagna.

Since it is a coupons.com coupon, you can hit the back button and print it twice! Mmm. Yummy!

2012 Challenge

January is not going to be a good month for me. I am already $50+ over budget. But, I figure I am trying to look at the year as a whole... And I got a $25 gift card to Winco which will make February nice! :) I can make some of it up there.

I have to admit I took advantage of Albertson's roundup promotion at Walmart today. I took my coupons and used my coupons that still don't total $1 savings even with doublers. Unfortunately, these are the kind of things that are more wants than needs... but oh well. I also bought items such as butter, cream cheese, and cheese that will last a long time. But the free UP2U gum is too awesome to not buy. I price matched Rite Aid for $1/pack and I had 14 more $1/1 coupons from ebay... so yeah. My students will be getting a pack of gum for Valentines Day!

So, here are my January totals. I will NOT be going to the store until February. Good thing February is coming soon! I am out of bread. Hm... maybe I will make bread tomorrow. Sounds yummy!

Jan Spent: $214.76
Jan Saved: $206.16

Walmart Deals Under $1

Catch these great deals at Walmart this week!!

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/fabuless-deals-under-1-at-walmart-8.html

And for those who live in Boise, Walmart is matching Albertson's coupon round up deal:
http://www.livingonacoupon.com/2012/01/walmart-matchups-8-money-makers-14.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FZNuuF+%28Living+on+a+Coupon%29

Thanks Fabulously Frugal and Living on a Coupon!

Diaper Deals 1/26

Check out these Diaper deals from Amazon.com. There are several coupons on Amazon that make these a good deal.

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/amazon-diaper-wipes-deals-need-diapers-or-wipes-get-fab-prices-from-home.html

Thanks, Fabulously Frugal

Smith's Chili Deal

Fabulously Frugal found this awesome deal at Smiths: Hormel Chili for $.19/can!

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/smiths-coupon-deals-cheap-hormel-chili-armour-meatballs-uncle-bens-rice.html

And the Winner Is....

Congrats, Jerrica! Thanks for the feedback!!

Good Week at Freddies!

It is looking like a great week to be shopping at Fred Meyer! Too bad my goal is to not go grocery shopping this week. I had to pick up milk, bread, and produce today but I have a goal to try to keep!

Check out Fabulously Frugal's shopping list for Fred Meyer. Looks like a good deal on cheese, pizza, Ritz and more!

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/fred-meyer-deals-122-128-cheap-cheese-vitamins-honey-bunches-of-oats-nabisco-balance-bars-moms-best-and-more.html

Walmart Deals... Without Doublers

Freebies 2 Deals has put together a great list of things to stock up on at Wal-Mart. Includes Freebies....

http://freebies2deals.com/2012/01/walmart-weekly-deals-3.html

Thanks, F2D!