My Apologies oh faithful ones!

In all honestly this week has been a complete disaster!  I JUST got my coupons all clipped yesterday, and I still have probably 100 to FILE!  I'm the worst example of organized you've ever seen or heard of!  So, that is why match-ups did not get done for the grocery stores this week (I was lucky to myself put together for coupon class last night and not make a total dork out of myself-that's the kind of weeks it's been!!)

So, I promise you these things:
1. I will file my coupons tonight.
2. I will post Walgreen's Match-up's on Saturday so we can all get our free stuff
3. If I come across any good grocery store deals before the sales end I will make a special post here and on facebook about them!!

Don't forget to make your shopping lists this week and as always let me know what kind of deals you find!

If I haven't said it before, thank you following and I truly appreciate all of you AND your feed back!! :)
-Amber-

Free 8x10 Canvas!

Canvas People is giving away a FREE 8x10 canvas on their web page!  All you pay is shipping and handling and you get the picture free!  (or if you want to do something different they will take $50.00 off of your purchase!)  If you are interested in this click here and it will take you to their site!

Also want to remind everyone that today is Tuesday so don't forget your Marshfield Mail!  I also want to appologize for not finishing the Walgreen's match-up this week!  Time got away from me and the next thing I knew it was Tuesday already.  If anyone needs help with their shopping trips this week I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.  Contact me by comments here, by e-mail @ mrsbrand1987@gmail.com, by facebook at One Brand's Savings or if you have my number call or text me!!  

Have a fantastic day!!

Something New: Where to find coupons session 1

Decided to start doing a few "series" pieces once a week to teach about different aspects of couponing.  The first thing I've decided to start with is where to find coupons.  I'm going to do this in the same way I teach my classes, but broken down into segments that I will post each week.  The first segment is going to focus on coupons and be broken down into different aspects of that!  Hope everyone enjoys this new part of the blog!!  I plan on posting each new segment on Monday.

Question 1: WHERE do you find coupons?  That question is one that I here ALL THE TIME!  The truth is, I don't find them any place that you don't have access too as well :)  I get probably 90% of my coupons from (wait for it......) the SPRINGFIELD NEWS LEADER, every Sunday!!  (are you shocked?).  I found a statistic that said 87.7% of coupons come from the newspaper, and I definitly belive that.  I know that a lot of people think you can only get good coupons if you have internet access but that just isn't true! 

The key to getting the best coupons from the newspaper is to pay attention to what time of the month it is.  Here is the basic info:
P & G Brand Saver (P & G=Proctor and Gamble) comes out the last/first Sunday of every month.  (Depends on how the month is falling, but if you follow along here or on my facebook then I will give you a heads up on when to expect it!!)  This insert usually contains most of the bathroom items and cleaner coupons.
SmartSource comes out pretty much every Sunday.  This is mostly coupons for your grocery items, but there are a few bathroom/household type things.
Redplum comes out pretty much every Sunday as well.  This is a mixture of grocery and bathroom/household items.

Ok, so tune in next Monday for session 2!!
For a sneak peak of what is to come click here to start printing internet coupons from my favorite site!!

A Half Wag's Match-ups

Just wanted to let you all know that I am not posting FULL match-ups for Walgreen's until tomorrow since I'm expecting the P & G Brand Saver to come out tomorrow and we will get a whole new slew of coupons!  I am going to go ahead and just point out some of the deals I see that will be good with some of the Q's we already have...so read today but check back again tomorrow for match-up's featuring the NEW coupons :)

Walgreen's :
Miracle Whip or Mayo $2.49 with in ad Q
Select Candy $2/5 and use $1/1 skittles or starburst from coupons.com to make it 2/$4.00 click here for coupon!!
Secret Scent Expressions B1G1 50% off and use the B2Deodorant and get one body spray FREE
Crest White Strips $10.00/1 with in ad Q and use the $10.00/1 Q from August P & G Brand Saver
Huggies Wipes $5.99 and if you have the Walgreen's Infant Care booklet there is a $2.00/1 Q makes them $3.99
Mead Envelope $0.79 with in ad Q
Select General Mills Cereal or Bars are 5/$10.00 and you also get 15 box tops at check out.  If you use the $1.00/3 Cereal and the $0.75/2 Granola Bars you will get them 5/$8.25

Select P & G items you will get $10RR when you spend $30.00, a few worth noticing;
Bounty Paper Towels $5.50 and use $0.25/1 makes them $5.25
Charmin 6 Double Rolls $4.00 and use $0.25/1 makes them $3.75
Tide $6.00 and use $1.00/1 makes it $5.00
Gain $5.00 and use $1.00/1 makes it $4.00
Cheer $5.00 and use $0.50/1 makes it $4.50


I hope everyone has a great shopping trip tomorrow if you are going out.  Don't forget your smiles :) or your newspaper!!  Let me know what kind of deals everyone gets!!

Last minute things!

Just wanted to check in with everyone since it's friday and we are on the down hill slope to the weekend!  So a few quickies!

Looks like there are a bunch of yard sales around town this weekend, so if you are still on the hunt for fall clothes, check some of them out.  If you are on Facebook search for the Online Yardsale Marshfield and request to be added so that you can stay in the know on upcoming sales! :)

Second if you haven't already made your grocery list-get on it!  :)  Start with your meal plan first, and don't forget to check the sales (refer to yesterday's post for match-ups).  There are some good deals around this week :) and it looks like a good weekend for Steak at Harter House!

Third (and maybe most important) it looks like we should be expecting the P & G Brand Saver in this Sunday's newspaper, so put it on your to-buy list so you don't forget!!  :)

I also thought I'd throw in this link again incase you are having a date night :)  Click here and sign up for Chili's Newletter to get a FREE queso and chips appetizer!!

Happy Friday!!

Grocery Match-Ups 8/24/11 through 8/30/11 :)

Ok finally getting the match-ups posted!  Really wanted to get this done last night, but "whoa is me" and Tyson had a splinter in his foot that took first priority.

Harter House:
Big Steak Sale!! Large Variety of Steaks on sale, so just to high light a few!
T-Bone $6.99lb
Pork Steak $1.00lb
Flat Iron $4.99lb (my personal favorite!!  Marinate a few hours with your favorite Steak Marinade and it's fantastic!)
Boston Burger 80% Lean $1.99lb
Select Candy Bars $0.19
Folgers $6.99 there is a Q available here for $0.50/1 (doubles) makes it only $5.99!! (this coffee is also on Sale at Summer Fresh for the same price, and maybe even Price Cutter TOO!!)
Post Cereal $1.59
General Mills Cereal Sale (2 options)
Option one: Golden Grahams, Cheerios, Total and Cookie Crisp $1.89 and use $1/3 AND $0.50/1 (Total kind and doubles)
Option two: Fiber 1, Basic 4, Wheaties, and Honey Nut Cheerios $1.99 and use $1/3
Hiland O.J $2.99 and use $0.55/1
Cottage Cheese $1.99
Best Choice 2% $3.39 and Whole $3.79
Best Choice Mac n' Cheese $0.99
Always Save Vegetable Oil $2.49
Hamburger Helper TWIN Pack $1.99 and many option on coupons, best one is $0.75/3 makes them $1.74 each
Era Laundry Soap $2.99 and use $0.50/1 (doubles) makes it only $1.99!
Avacados $0.99
Head Lettuce $0.99
Broccoli $0.99
Bar S Franks $0.79
28 pack Corn Dogs $5.89

Summer Fresh:
Bagged Chicken Leg Quarters $0.49lb
Sunny D $0.99 and use $0.25/1 (doubles) only $0.49!
Best Choice Frozen Waffles $0.99
Grapes $0.99lb
Cut Seedless Watermelon $0.39lb!
Family Pack Top Sirloin $3.99lb
Angus Beef Rump Roast $2.99lb
Lunchables (Oscar Meyer) 10/$10
Ball Park Beef Franks $3.79 and use $0.75/1 makes them $3.04
Best Choice Potatoes (5lb bag) $2.49
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite 4/$11 (with in ad Q, must show it to get price)
Luvs $13.99 for the big box!
Sarah Lee Bread $1.89
Velveeta Cheesy Skillet Meal 2/$3.00 use $1.00/1 makes them 2/$2.00
Betty Crocker Fruit Snack 2/$5.00 and use $0.50/2 (doubles) makes them 2/$4.00
Green Giant Frozen Vegetables 10/$10
Yoplait still on sale 10/$5 and use $0.50/8 (doubles) makes them 10/$4.00 or $0.40 each
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 2/4 and use $0.50/2 (doubles) makes them 2/$3.00

Price Cutter:
Grapes $0.99lb
Green Giant Vegetables $0.49 each!
Hiland Family Pack Ice Cream $1.79 and use $0.55/1 makes it only $1.24 (I'm wondering if this is a misprint because inside the ad the same ice-cream is shown for much more...may check before purchasing!)
Kellogg's Cereal $1.99 and use $1/2 makes them $1.49 each
WhoNu Cookies 2/$5.00 and use $1.00/1 (two if you have them) makes them 2/$4.00 (or 2/$3.00 if you use 2) Q is available here.
Rice Crispy Treats 2/$4.00 and use $1.00/1 makes them 2/$3.00
C and H Sugar 2/$5.00
Smart Balance Butter 2/$5.00 and use $1.00/2 makes them 2/$4.00
Pizza Rolls 4/$5.00 and use $0.40/2 (doubles) and you can use 2 if you have them and it makes them 4/$4.20 (or 4/$3.40 if you use 2)
Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast $1.89lb
Boneless Beef Check Tender $3.69lb
Walla Walla Sweet Onions $0.89lb
Coke Products 4/$11.00 with in ad Q (must show Q for price)

Walmart:
Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers $2.50 and use $1.00/1 and makes them only $1.50 each!

Ok, totally wanted to do more with this post but my internet is not cooperating.  So, I guess I'll edit this tomorrow.  Have a fantastic evening.

Interesting Offer

Got an e-mail notice for a really interesting offer from Nielson Home Scan Consumer Panels...I went to the webstite to see what it was all about!  This is what I learned:

The company is a company that chooses consumers to test/report on items they buy at the grocery store.  They send you a scanner to scan items as you buy them at the store and then you report to them about those items.  To find out if they were selecting people from this area you had to register.  The registration process took less than 5 minutes and pretty much consisted of questions regarding our home.  How many people, who is the primary shopper, and a little information about things we have in our house (computer, TV, etc.).  The last page was a page stating they'd send you an e-mail to let you know if you would be selected.

I know it sounds kind of hokey but I think it sounds fun, kind of hope they pick me!  If you are interested click here!!