Wal-Mart Deals

There are many good deals and freebies at Wal-Mart right now. When I went last Saturday, my total was about $135 before coupons and made it down to $17. Here are some of the deals I got. I will post a picture when I can find my cord for the computer!

Glucerna Shakes - $4.94-$5.94
Use $10/1 coupon from the Glucerna website. For those of you with diabetics in your family, here's how to get yours:
1) Go here and click "Join Now"
2) Enter personal information (use CATALINA as promo code) and click "Create Account"
3) Enter details then click on "Calculate Body Mass"
4) Select "lose Weight" from option, click on "NEXT"
5) Fill in required details and click 'FINISH"
6) Click "Return to your personalized home page." Glucerna $10 coupon is on this page and can be printed twice.
Free plus possible $5 overage! (Thanks, SlickDeals!)

Zantac 8ct - $3.98
Use $5/1 on Zantac here
Free plus possible overage after coupon!

Oral B. Dental "Essentials" Floss - $0.97
Use $1/1 coupon from 06/01 P&G insert
Free after coupon

LiveActive cereal is $2.98
Use this $3/1 coupon (you can print two)
Free after coupon!

Honey Bunches of Oats cereals are $1.98/box
Print $2/1 coupons here, here, here, here
Free after coupon!

Kashi cereal is $2/box
Use this $2/1 coupon (you can print two)
Free after coupon!

Johnson's Buddies - $0.94-$0.97 each
Buy 2 and use this $2/2 coupon here or buy 1 and use this $1/1 coupon here
Free after coupon!

Schick value packs of 10 razors - $1.97
Use $2/1 coupon for any Schick disposable razor in the 5/11 insert
Free after coupon!

K-Y Jelly (2 oz.) - $2.59
Use the $3/1 coupon from a recent insert
Free plus possible overage after coupon

Purina Cat Food - $3.97
Use $4/1 coupon here
Free after coupon!

Purina Puppy Chow 4lb bag regular price - $4.12
Use $4/1 printable here
$0.12 after coupon

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes - $1.22/can
Use this $1/1 coupon or this one
$0.22 after coupon

Tava 4 packs - $1.98
Use $1.50/1 coupon here
$0.48 after coupon

Kashi crackers are $2.50/box
Use this $2/1 coupon
$0.50/box after coupon!

Cheerio Snack Mix - $1.50
Use $1/1 coupon here
$0.50 after coupon

Farmland Bacon - $2.50
Use $2/1 from 05/04 SmartSource insert
$0.50 after coupon

Farmland Ham regular price $2.88
Use $2/1 off Farmland Ham from 05/04 SmartSource insert
$0.88 after coupon

HP Printer Paper - $3.97
Use $3/1 here
$0.97 after coupon

Yo Plus Yogurt regular price $2.00
Use $1/1 coupons from recent inserts or printables here or here
$1 after coupon

There are other deals, but these are my favorites. I have had problems using coupons for trial size items, so I don't usually try.

Thanks, moneysavingmom.

Click here for more Wal-Mart Deals.

New Fry's Marketplace

The Fry's Marketplace at Combs and Gantzel is opening on July 2!!

I am so excited!!

Weekly Grocery Deals June 25-July 1

Albertson's

They are having a star spangled savings event. Buy any 10 items (mix and match) and save $5 off your bill. Many items are only $.50 without coupons. The ad states limit 2 rewards per transaction, but the cashier at Power and Queen Creek said there isn't really a limit (YMMV). I spent $60 and saved over $160!!

Here are my favorite deals with coupons:

Arrowhead 3 liter
Use: Arrowhead Water, 3-Liter bottles $1/3 DND (8-31-08) RP-5/18
FINAL PRICE: .17ea

Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad
Use: SAVE $.40 when you buy any flavor Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mix printable @ bettycrocker.com Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes, any flavor .50/2 (7-12-08) LV2-5/21Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes, any flavor .50/2 (7-12-08) SS1-5/18
FINAL PRICE: .10-.25ea

French's Yellow Mustard
Use: Frenchs Classic Yellow Mustard or Spicy Brown Mustard, any .50/1 (6-30-08) SS-3/9French's Mustard any .30/1 (8-31-08) SS-6/22
FINAL PRICE: FREE - .20ea

Vlasic Relish
Possible $1/1 printable coupon if enter contest @ http://www.crunchinthefastlane.com/
FINAL PRICE: FREE

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables
Use: SAVE $.60 ON TWOwhen you buy TWO any variety Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables printable @ eatbetteramerica.com
FINAL PRICE: $.70ea

Kraft Salad Dressing
Use: Kraft Salad Dressings, any .75/2 (7-16-08) SS-6/15
FINAL PRICE: .63ea

Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
Use: Sweet Baby Ray's barbeque sauce, any $1/1 28 oz or $1/2 18 oz (6-30-08) SS 5/11
FINAL PRICE: .50ea

A1 Marinade
Use: A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade, any variety $1/1 (7-31-08) SS-6/15
FINAL PRICE: .50

Cheerios Snack Mix
Use: SAVE $1.00 when you buy any size/flavor Cheerios Snack Mix printable @ Boodle.com
FINAL PRICE: .50ea

Cool Whip (in can)
Use: Cool Whip Whipped Topping in a Can, any $1/1 (8-31-08) LV-6/4Cool Whip Whipped Topping in a Can, any $1/1 (8-31-08) SS-6/1
FINAL PRICE: .50ea

Juicy Juice 8 pack
Use: Nestlé Juicy Juice product, any .75/1 (7-27-08) SS-4/27Possible printable @ JuicyJuice.com
FINAL PRICE: .75ea

Post Honey Bunches of Oats
Possible coupon: $2/1 Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate Clusters Cereal printable @ KraftFoods.com *variety included?*+Possible mail in offer: FORM Honey Bunches of Oats FREE Box Offer (7-31-08) SS-5/11
FINAL PRICE:FREE (if chocolate variety included)

$.50 Deals Without Coupons

Fritos Scoops (canister), Gatorade, Handi Snacks, Hawaii's Own frozen juice concentrate, Hormel Chili, Kraft BBQ, Kraft Jet Puffed Marshmellows, Propel, Ranch Style Beans, Totino's Party Pizza

Other Deals:

1 lb strawberries, $.99 each, limit 4

Check out all of the other deals here.

Thanks, pinching your pennies.

There aren't many deals worth mentioning this week at the other stores. I did all of my shopping at Albertson's this week. Did you see any other good deals?

Self-Reliance Articles

This article discusses how long food lasts based on the latest research.
Click here for the full article.


Read these 3 articles:

The Times in Which We Live by Gordon B. Hinckley

Load Up the Pantry by Brett Arends

Is It Time To Stockpile Food? --an article that is against stockpiling

What a difference there is among them! The last one really goes against everything I believe in. I think that it is important to always have a supply because you never know what could happen, whether it be job loss or a natural disaster, or simply using that food to share with those in need. What do you think about these articles?

Best CVS Deal June 22-28

Here are my favorite deals:

Buy 1 Colgate Total at $2.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 5) Use $1.50/1 coupons here or from the May issue of All You (there are also $1/1 coupons here)Free plus overage after coupon and ECB

Buy 4 SoyJoy Bars at $1 each, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 5)
There is a printable $1/4 coupon here and there are also Buy 2, Get 1 coupons from recent inserts.
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy $20 Worth of Charmin/Bounty/Duracell, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
There were also coupons from the 6-1 PG insert

Click here for more deals.

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To learn more about how CVS work click here for CVS 101.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Water Supply

Here are some options for building your water supply:

You need 21 gallons per person for a two week supply.

Don’t forget to include bleach in your supply for purification.

Large gallon barrels, more expensive option, price ranges depending on supplier.
Water bottle cases $3.99/24 (or cheaper...watch for sales!)
Mylar bags $3.49/1 holds 5 gallons (http://www.beprepared.com/)
Water pouches (4-8 oz) $.35/1 (http://www.beprepared.com/)

I always try to buy a case of water when I make a big trip to the grocery store, or at a warehouse store like Sam's Club or Costco. Then I rotate this water out. Don't forget about the five gallon jugs for your water cooler. Those count towards your supply!

72 Hour Kits and Links

There are many different approaches to completing your 72 hour kit. Work on your own kit based on your family's needs. Some choose to purchase pre-made kits, but you can also put it together yourself. Do what fits in your budget and build it over time.

I have found a lot of small items for my kits at Target in the $1 spot. I also like to small water pouches available at http://www.beprepared.com/ for.35 to go in the kits. They have a shelf life of 5 years, so you do not have to worry about rotating it out of your kit.

Here are some good links to get you started:

Building your Family's 72 Hour Kits
http://www.avertdisasters.org/html/72_hour2.html

72 Hour Checklist
http://beprepared.com/article.asp_Q_ai_E_45_A_name_E_72-Hour%20Checklist

Pre-Made 72 Hour Kits
http://beprepared.com/category.asp_Q_c_E_121_A_name_E_72%20Hour%20Kits,%20Survival%20Kits,%20&%20Emergency%20Kits
(also check at Costco)

72 Hour Kit Calculator
http://www.whatifcolorado.com/ekc/index.html