Mackenthun's of Waconia Coupon Ad-Match for 11/25-12/01/11

A few notes before we get to the deals. I recently found out several things about Mackenthun's coupon policy: 1) Mackenthun's will take coupons up to one month expired. Therefore I have included coupons in this ad-match that are expired for this amount of time. 2) I brought in a manufacturer coupon that said "Redeem at Hyvee" and the cashier asked her supervisor and she said it is fine to take. This, in a way, contradicts what I was told recently about how they won't take manufacturer coupons from competitor's ads. I have been given the supervisor and manager's email addresses and I will try my best to get a concrete answer soon. 3) Mackenthun's will give overages. Recently I paid for a $0.99 item with a $1.00 coupon. And they gave me the total value of the coupon. Now I doubt they would give it back to you in cash, but I used the $0.01 towards my other groceries. 4) Mackenthun's front end manager said that Mackenthun's WILL let you use two manufacturer coupons on a BOGO offer. For example: lets say the ad says "BOGO free on item X" and there is a $1/1 coupon out there for that product. Even though you are getting one item free, you can use two coupons.

For other ad matches, please check out Pocket Your Dollars. PYD is a wonderful resource and they have taught me so much! Also, if you are confused by this ad match, please go to my post Beginner's Guide to Couponing.

Also, do note that I have included every item that has a corresponding coupon, regardless if I think it is a good deal or not. I also will include items that don't have a coupon if I think it is a good deal. But in reality, the term "good deal" is relative. What I think is a terrible deal may be an awesome deal to you. But that is my spiel. Here is the match-ups for this week!


Progresso Soup, Selected Varieties 18.5-19 oz. Can $1.50
Buy four and use $1/4 or $1/4 from 10/2 GM or $1/4 from 10/23 SS or $1/4 from 11/13 GM
Final Price: $1.25 each

Old Orchard Ruby Red Grapefruit, Apple Cranberry, Apple Raspberry, Apple Kiwi Strawberry, or Apple Cherry, 64 oz. $1.50
Buy one and use $0.50/1
Final Price: $1.00

Gold'n Plump 8 Piece Cut-Up Fryer, 52 oz. $5.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from 10/16 SS
Final Price: $4.99

King's Hawaiian Rolls, Selected Varieties 12 ct. $2.99
Buy two and use $1/2 or $1/2 from 11/16 RP
Final Price: $2.49 each

Rustic Crust Pizza Crust, Selected Varieties 10 oz. $3.59
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $3.09 each

Kellogg's Apple Jacks (8.7 oz.), Froot Loops (8.7 oz.), Smorz (8.9 oz.), Rice Kripies (9 oz.), Corn Pops (9.2 oz.), Eggo (9.4 oz.), Cinnabon (10 oz.), Cocoa Krispies (11.3 oz.), Regular or Cinnamon Corn Flakes (12 oz.), or Raisin Bran (15 oz.) Cereal, $2.50
Available Coupons:
$1/3 off any Krispies cereal from 10/16 RP**
Final Price: $2.17 each

Browny Paper Towels, 8 Rolls $9.99
Available Coupons:
$1/1
$1/2
$0.50/1 from 9/25 SS
Final Price: $8.99

General Mills Trix (14.8 oz.), Cookie Crisp (15.6 oz.), Lucky Charms (16 oz.), Golden Grahams (16 oz.), Cocoa Puffs (16.5 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios (17 oz.), Cinnamon Toast Crunch (17 oz.), or Reese's Puffs (18 oz.) Cereal, $2.99
Available Coupons:
$1/2 Honey Nut Cheerios (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ that you load to your Pump Perks card. You need to register your card online to be able to load coupons on it.)
$1/3 Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Reese's Puffs or Trix from 10/23 SS
$1/3 Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Reese's Puffs or Trix from 10/2 GM**
$1/2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Lucky Charms, Reeses Puffs, or Trix (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ that you load to your Pump Perks card. You need to register your card online to be able to load coupons on it.)
$0.50/1 Honey Nut Cheerios (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ that you load to your Pump Perks card. You need to register your card online to be able to load coupons on it.)
$0.50/1 Lucky Charms (this is a Mackenthun's digital MQ that you load to your Pump Perks card. You need to register your card online to be able to load coupons on it.)
Final Price: as low as $2.49 each

Cream of Wheat Hot Cereal, Selected Varieties 28 oz. Stove Top or 11.5-12.7 oz. Instant  $3.49
Available Coupons:
$1/1 Cinnabon flavor (if included) from September AY**
$1/2 from 9/18 SS**
Final Price: as low as $2.49 each

Libby's Fruit, Selected Varieties 15-15.25 oz. Can $1.50
Available Coupons:
$1/2 from 8/28 RP
$1/2 from 11/13 RP
Final Price: $1.00 each


Keurig Coffee K-Cups, Selected Varieties 12 ct. $7.49
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $6.99 each


Langers 100% Cranberry Blends, Selected Varieties 64 oz. $2.99
Buy one and use $0.55/1
Final Price: $2.44


Morton Sea Salt, Selected Varieties 26 oz. $1.69
Buy one and use $0.35/1 from 11/13 RP
Final Price: $1.34

Blue Diamond Almonds, Selected Varieties 16 oz. Bag $5.99
Available Coupons:
$1/2 from 10/16 SS
$0.50/1 from 11/6 RP
Final Price: $5.49 each

Fisher Roasted Peanuts, Selected Varieties 14 oz. $2.69
Buy one and use $1/1 from 10/9 SS
Final Price: $1.69


Hefty OneZip Storage or Freezer Bags, Selected Varieties 12-22 ct. $1.99
Available Coupons:
$0.75/2 from 11/13 RP
$1/2 from 8/14 RP
$1/2 from 7/10 RP (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final price: as low as $1.49 each


Puffs Facial Tissue, Selected Varieties 56-72 ct. $1.25
Available Coupons:
$0.25/3 from 10/30 P&G
$0.25/3 from 10/16 P&G
$0.25/3 from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final Price: $1.17 each


Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap*, Selected Varieties 10.1-24 oz. $2.89
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 Dawn Power Clean, Bleach Alternative or Oxi Product (if included) from 10/30 P&G**
$0.50/1 Dawn Product from 10/30 P&G**
$0.25/1 Dawn Product from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
$0.75/1 Dawn Plus from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final Price: as low as $2.14


Cascade Dishwasher Detergent*, Selected Varieties 45 oz. Powder or Gel $3.69
Buy one and use $0.25/1 from 10/30 P&G**
Final Price: $3.44


Downy or Bounce Fabric Softener*, 70-80 ct. Sheets or 1.28 oz. Bar or 27-34 oz. Bottle $3.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets from 10/30 P&G**
$1/1 Dryer Bar from 10/30 P&G**
$2/3 Downy or Bounce Products from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
$1/2 Downy or Bounce Products from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
$0.50/1 Downy or Bounce Products from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final Price: as low as $2.99 each


Tide Laundry Detergent*, Selected Varieties 40-50 oz. Liquid or 18 ct. or 36 oz. Stain Release $5.99
Available Coupons:
$2/3 from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
$1/2 from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
$0.50/1 from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
$1/1 Tide Release from 10/30 P&G**
$1.50/1 Tide Release from 10/30 P&G**
$2/1 Tide from 10/30 P&G**
$0.50/1 from 10/23 RP**
Final Price: as low as $3.99 each


Febreze Air Refresher*, Selected Varieties 9.7 oz. Air Effects or 5.5-6 ml Set & Refresh $2.50
Available Coupons:
$1/1 Set & Refresh from 10/30 P&G**
$3/3 Febreze from 10/30 P&G**
$1/1 Air Effects from 10/30 P&G**
$1/1 Air Effects from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final Price: $1.50 each


Pampers Diapers, Selected Varieties 58-112 ct. $24.99
Available Coupons:
$2/2 from 11/27 P&G when you buy one diaper and one 60 ct.+ wipes (price check?)
$1/1 from 11/27 P&G
$2/1 from 10/30 P&G**
$1.50/1 from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final Price: as low as $22.99 each


Herbal Essences Hair Care*, Selected Varieties 10.1-12 oz. Shampoo or Conditioner or 5.7-8 oz. Styling Product $2.99
Available Coupons:
$1/1 from 11/27 P&G
$1/1 from 10/30 P&G**
Final Price: $1.99


Vicks DayQuil or NyQuil, Selected Varieties 24 ct. or 12 oz. Package $6.99
Buy one and use $1/1 any Vicks product from 10/30 P&G** or $1/1 from 10/2 P&G (this coupon expired on 10/31, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 12/1)
Final Price: $5.99


IAMS Dog Food, Selected Varieties 15.5-17.5 lb. Bag $18.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from 10/30 P&G**
Final Price: $17.99


Totino's Pizza Rolls, Selected Varieties 17-19.8 oz. $2.99
Available Coupons:
$0.40/2 from 10/2 GM
$0.40/2 from 9/11 GM
$0.402 from 8/7 GM (this coupon expired on 10/29, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 11/29)
Final Price: $2.79 each


Tombstone Half & Half or Original Pizza, Selected Varieties 12" $4
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $3.50 each


Hungry-Man Dinners, Selected Varieties $2.50
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $2.00


Coca-Cola Soft Drinks, Selected Varieties 12 pack 12 oz., 6 pack 24 oz., or 8 pack 12 oz. 3/$11.98
Buy three and use in-ad MQ to receive 1.25 L. bottle free
Final Price: 3/$11.98 plus a free 1.24 L bottle



Advertised Pump Perks (You need to have a Pump Perks card in order to receive the perks)
Gold'n Plump Chicken Breasts, 20 oz. Package $?
Buy one and use $1/1 from 10/16 SS
Final Price: $? plus save $0.15 per gallon of gas per item


Gorton's Battered Fish, Selected Varieties 18-24.5 oz. $?
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 9/11 SS
Final Price: $? plus save $0.08 per gallon of gas per item


Post Honey Bunches of Oats, Selected Varieties 13-18 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.07 per gallon of gas per item


Bongards' Chunk Cheese, Selected Varieties 16 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item


Mackenthun's Made Thin Crust 16" Pizza, Selected Varieties $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item


Old Dutch Puffcorn, Selected Varieties 6-9 oz. Bag $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item






*Did you know that these products are tested on animals? For more information, please go to Leaping Bunny or read my post on Cruelty Free Living. In addition, anyone interested in going vegetarian is welcome to contact me!

**This coupon is expired, or it expires this week, but Mackenthun's will take it as they take coupons up to one month expired

11/21/2011 RAINBOW TRIP!!!! 84% SAVINGS!!!!

WOOT! What a great Rainbow trip. And it wasn't even a "Double Daze!"  Here is the breakdown:


GE 75 W Equivalent CFL Bulb, Originally $4.49
Bought one and received a $5.00 coupon towards next purchase (See Page 10 of the Weekly Ad for details)
Final Price: $0.51 MONEYMAKER

Special K Dark Chocolate Shake, Originally $7.29, On sale for $5.00
Bought one and received a $5.00 coupon towards next purchase (See Page 10 of the Weekly Ad for details)
Final Price: FREE

Brut Deoderant, Originally $2.29, On sale for $1.00
Bought two and used two $1/1 MQ from 11/20 SS
Final Price: FREE

Birds Eye Peas, Originally $2.15, On sale for $1.00
Bought eight and used four $0.50/2 MQ from 11/13 SS
Final Price: $6.00 ($0.75 each)

Colgate Wisp*, Originally $2.29, On sale for $2.00
Bought one and received a $2.00 coupon towards next purchase (See Page 10 of the Weekly Ad for details)
Final Price: FREE

Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizing Lotion*, Originally $8.79, On sale for $4.00
Bought one and used $1/1 and received a $4.00 coupon towards next purchase (See Page 10 of the Weekly Ad for details)
Final Price: $1.00 MONEYMAKER

OptiFree Pure Moist Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution Trial Size*, Originally $3.19, On sale for $3.00
Bought one and received a $3.00 coupon towards next purchase (See Page 10 of the Weekly Ad for details)
Final Price: FREE

Excedrin Migraine, Originally $3.29, On sale for $2.00
Bought one and used $1/1 MQ peelie off package (or use $1/1) and received a $2.00 coupon towards next purchase (See Page 10 of the Weekly Ad for details)
Final Price: $1.00 MONEYMAKER

73% Ground Beef 3 lb. Chub Pack (for my husband), Originally $7.47, On price cut (through the end of they year) for $5.88
Bought One
Final Price: $5.88

Total Spent Today (before tax): $9.37
Total Saved Today: $49.22 = 84%!!!


*This item is tested on animals. To see why I purchased this product, please check out my post Cruelty Free Living.

11/19/2011 Walgreen's Trip

I just got back from a last minute trip to Walgreen's. I got a good deal on a necessity in this house and for that I'm happy.

Transaction #1:

Azo Anti-Itch Cream, Originally $6.99, On sale for $4.99
Bought one for $4.99 and received a $5 RR
Final Price: $0.01 MONEYMAKER

Total Spent On Transaction #1: -$0.01
Total Saved On Transaction #1: $7.00


Transaction #2:

Gummy Bears 16 oz., Originally $2.99, On sale for $1.99
Bought one
Final Price: $1.99

Gas-X 18 ct. (Yes, it is for me. LOL!), Originally $5.99, On sale for $4.99
Bought two and used the $2/1 Wags coupon from the November coupon booklet (it took $2 off per item = $4 off) and two $1/1
Final Price: $3.98 total ($1.99 each)

Total Spent On Transaction #2: $5.97
Total Saved On Transaction #2: $9.00


Total Spent At Wags Today: $5.96
Total Saved At Wags Today: $16.00

WOOT!!!

Don't throw away those expired coupons! Send them to our troops!

Did you know that military commissaries overseas accept manufacturer coupons up to six months past expiration? Did you also know that very few coupons are available to the military families that shop at these stores?  Well you can help!  Check out the following sites to see what you can do to support our military!

Coups For Troops

Troopons

Coupons To Troops

11/16/2011 Rainbow Trip

I had a great trip to Rainbow today! Because I needed to pick up some groceries for my clients (I'm a nanny), I was able to break my items into two separate transactions and therefore I got to double 10 coupons. Here is the breakdown:

Transaction #1 (This is the transaction where I shopped for my clients. I have not listed their items)

Nesquik Chocolate Powder, 7 ct. $1.00
Bought two and used two $0.60/1 from 10/16 SS that DOUBLED
Final Price: FREE

Campbell's Tomato and Chicken Noodle Soup, $0.78
Bought three Tomato and two Chicken Noodle and used $1/5 that doubled, PLUS I received a $1.50 off catalina
Final Price: $0.40 ($0.08 each) after catalina

Zatarain Spanish Rice, $1.25
Bought two and used $1/2 that doubled
Final Price: $0.50 ($0.25 each)

Total Spent On Transaction #1 = $0.90
Total Saved On Transaction #1 = $7.50


Transaction #2

Pepsi Products, 12 Pack, Originally $4.99 each, On sale for 5/$11 (must buy five)
Bought three Sierra Mist, one Mtn. Dew, and one Diet Pepsi Cherry and used two $1/2 peelie MQ (that I got off a package awhile back) and one "Buy Four, Get One Diet Free" MQ from this week's Cub ad
Final Price: $4.80 ($0.96 each)

Red Star Quick Yeast, Originally $1.99, On sale for $1.49
Final Price: $1.49 (I got confused and bought this at Rainbow when I was supposed to buy it at Cub and use a coupon. Talk about brain fart!!)


Carnation Evaporated Milk - Fat Free, Originally $1.45, On sale for $1.00
Bought two and used $0.50/2 from 9/25 SS which doubled
Final Price: $1.00 ($0.50 each)


Zatarain Spanish Rice, $1.25
Bought two and used $1/2 that doubled
Final Price: $0.50 ($0.25 each)


Dr. Pepper Ten, Originally $1.99, On Sale for $1.50
Bought one and used BOGO Free Coupon from 10/9 SS
Final Price: FREE

Westpac Green Peas, Originally $1.75, On sale for $1.00
Bought one and used $0.35/1 from 9/11 SS that doubled
Final Price: $.30


Hallmark Card, Originally $0.99
Bought three and used $2/3 in ad coupon
Final Price: $0.97 (about $0.33 each)


Roundy's Shredded Cheese 16 oz., Originally 5.59, On sale for $3.00
Bought two
Final Price: $6.00 ($3.00 each)


Total Spent On Transaction #2 = $15.06
Total Saved On Transaction #2 = $35.17


TOTAL SPENT AT RAINBOW= $15.96
TOTAL SAVED AT RAINBOW= $42.67

Mackenthun's of Waconia Coupon Ad-Match for 11/18-11/24/11

A few notes before we get to the deals. I recently found out several things about Mackenthun's coupon policy: 1) Mackenthun's will take coupons up to one month expired. Therefore I have included coupons in this ad-match that are expired for this amount of time. 2) I brought in a manufacturer coupon that said "Redeem at Hyvee" and the cashier asked her supervisor and she said it is fine to take. This, in a way, contradicts what I was told recently about how they won't take manufacturer coupons from competitor's ads. I have been given the supervisor and manager's email addresses and I will try my best to get a concrete answer soon. 3) Mackenthun's will give overages. Recently I paid for a $0.99 item with a $1.00 coupon. And they gave me the total value of the coupon. Now I doubt they would give it back to you in cash, but I used the $0.01 towards my other groceries. 4) Mackenthun's front end manager said that Mackenthun's WILL let you use two manufacturer coupons on a BOGO offer. For example: lets say the ad says "BOGO free on item X" and there is a $1/1 coupon out there for that product. Even though you are getting one item free, you can use two coupons.



For other ad matches, please check out Pocket Your Dollars. PYD is a wonderful resource and they have taught me so much!  Also,  if you are confused by this ad match, please go to my post Beginner's Guide to Couponing. 



Also, do note that I have included every item that has a corresponding coupon, regardless if I think it is a good deal or not. I also will include items that don't have a coupon if I think it is a good deal. But in reality, the term "good deal" is relative. What I think is a terrible deal may be an awesome deal to you. But that is my spiel. Here is the match-ups for this week!



NOTE: There is a $5/$50 coupon available on Mackenthun's website!



Birds Eye Rice or Veggies, Selected Varieties 12-16 oz. $0.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/2 from 11/13 SS
$1/3 (Login or join, then click on the scissors)
Final price: as low as $0.66 each



Gold'n Plump Chicken Roaster, $1.69 lb
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: Depends on the size of the package



Gold'n Plump Cut Up Fryer, 67 oz. Value Pack $5.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: $4.99



Gold'n Plump Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Tenders, or Strips, 32 oz. Frozen Bag $6.49
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: $5.49



Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage, Selected Varieties (Chub Pack and Fully Cooked are pictured) 9.6-16 oz. $2.99
Buy one and use $0.75/1 from 3/6 RP** or buy two and use $1.50/2 from 10/2 RP**
Final Price: $2.24 each



Emeril's Pasta Sauce, Selected Varieties $3.29
Buy one and use $1/1 from July AY**
Final Price: $2.29



Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk, Selected Varieties 13.66 oz. Can $1.99
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $1.49 each



Kellogg's Regular or Gluten Free Rice Krispies (12 oz.), Honey Smacks (15.3 oz.), Cocoa Krispies (16.5 oz.), Corn Flakes (18 oz.), Raisin Bran (20 oz.), or Fun-Pak (8.6 oz.) $2.50
Available Coupons:
$1/3 any Krispies cereal from 10/16 RP
$1/2 Raisin Bran from 9/11 RP (this coupon expired on 10/23, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 11/23)
Final Price: as low s $2.00



French's French Fried Onions, 6 oz. Can $3.29
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 9/11 SS** or $0.40/1 or $0.50/1 from 11/6 SS
Final Price: as low as $2.79




Campbell's Cream Soups, Mushroom or Chicken 10.75 oz. Can $0.88
Available Coupons:
$1/5
$0.25/4 from 11/6 SS
$0.25/4 from 10/9 SS
$0.25/4 from 9/18 SS
Final Price: as low as $0.68 each



Green Giant Veggies, Selected Varieties 14.5-15.25 oz. Can $0.67
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 11/13 GM
Final Price: $0.42 each




Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, Jellied or Whole Berry 14 oz. Can. $1.29
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $0.79 each




Welch's Sparkling Juice Cocktail, Selected Varieties 25.4 oz. Bottle $2.99
Available Coupons:
$1/2 from 11/13 SS
$0.75/1
$1/2
$1/2
Final Price: as low as $2.24



Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers, Selected Varieties 9.75-14 oz. $2.50
Buy two and use $1/2 from 9/18 RP**
Final Price: $2.00 each



Crisco Peanut Oil, 3 Gallon $34.99
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 11/6 RP
Final Price: $34.49



Swanson Broth, Selected Varieties 14-14.5 oz. $0.75
Buy five and use $0.50/5 from 11/6 SS
Final Price: $0.65 each



Gedney Sweet Gherkins, Selected Varieties 24 oz. $3.49
Buy one and use $0.35/1
Final Price: $3.14



Gedney Dill Pickles, Selected Varieties 24 oz. Spears or 32 oz. Babes and Mini Munchers $2.99
Buy one and use $0.35/1
Final Price: $2.64



Hunt's Tomatoes, Selected Varieties 28-29 oz. $1.50
Available Coupons:
$0.40/2
$0.60/3
$1/3
$0.45/3 from 10/2 SS**
Final Price: as low as $1.17 each



Flavorite Ripe or Green Olives, Selected Varieties 6 oz. Can Pitted or 5.75 oz. Jar Green $0.99
Sale Price, No Coupon Needed
Final Price: $0.99



Pop-Secret Microwave Popcorn, Selected Varieties 3 ct. $2
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 11/13 RP or $1/2 from 9/11 RP (this coupon expired on 10/23, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 10/23)
Final Price: as low as $1.50 each



Vanity Fair Plates, Selected Varieties $2.50
Buy one and use $0.55/1 from 8/14 RP** or buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: as low as $1.95



Scotties Facial Tissue, Selected Varieties 60-132 ct. $1
Buy five and use $1/5
Final Price: $0.80



Vaseline Hand or Body Lotion*, Selected Varieties 20.3-24.5 oz. $5.49
Buy one 24.5 oz. bottle and use $1/1 from 11/13 RP or buy one 20.3 oz. or larger and one 13 oz. or smaller (price check?) and use "BOGO Free" coupon from 10/2 RP
Final Price: $4.49 or $5.49 and one free small bottle



Aquafresh Toothpaste*, Selected Varieties (Extreme Clean is pictured) 5.6-6 oz. $2.49
Available Coupons:
$0.75/1 from December AY
$1/1 from 9/11 RP
$0.75/1 from 9/11 RP
$1/1
$0.50/1
Final Price: as low as $1.49



Listerine Mouthwash*, Selected Varieties 16.9 oz. $3.49
Available Coupons (I am not sure what varieties are included in the sale, therefore I will only list the coupons I know will work regardless of type):
$0.50/1 from 10/9 RP
$0.50/1 from 7/31 SS
$3/3 from 7/31 SS
$1.50/2 from 7/31 SS
$0.50/1 from 5/22 RP
$2.50/2 from 4/17 SS
Final Price: as low as $2.24 each



Smart Balance Oil, 48 oz. $3.99
Buy one and use $0.75/1 from 10/9 SS**
Final Price: $3.24



Mazola Corn Oil, 48 oz. $4.99
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 10/2 SS
Final Price: $4.49



Pillsbury Pie Crusts, 2 ct. $2.50
$0.50/2 from 11/13 GM
$0.50/2
$0.50/2
$0.50/2
$0.50/2 from 10/23 SS
$0.50/2 from 10/2 GM
$0.60/2
$0.50/2
$0.50/2 #1 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/2 #2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
Final Price: as low as $2.20 each



Pillsbury Sweet or Crescent Rolls, Selected Varieties 8-13.9 oz. $2
Available Coupons:
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.40/2 #2 Sweet Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/2 #2 Crescent Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 11/13 GM
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls from 11/13 GM
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls from 11/6 SS
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 11/6 SS
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 10/23 SS
$0/40/2 Sweet Rolls from 10/23 SS
$0.60/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.50/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$1/3 in ad coupon (cannot be combined with other coupons)
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 10/2 GM
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls from 10/2 GM
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 9/11 GM
$0.30/1 Sweet Rolls from 9/11 GM
$0.50/2 from Sweet Rolls from 8/7 GM**
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 8/7 GM**
Final Price: as low as $1.67 each



Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Selected Varieties 10.2-16.3 oz. $1.67
Available Coupons:
$0.30/2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.30/2 #2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.40/2
$0.30/2
$0.30/2
$0.30/2
$0.40/2 from 11/13 GM
$0.30/2 from 10/23 SS
$0.30/2 from 10/2 GM
$0.30/2 from 9/11 GM
$1/2
$0.30/2 from 8/7 GM**
$0.30/2
Final Price: as low as $1.17 each



Marie Callender's Dinners, Selected Varieties 13-17 oz. $2.50
Buy three and use $1/3
Final Price: $2.17 each


Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, Selected Varieties 7-10 oz. $1.25
Buy three and use $0.60/3 from 10/2 GM or $0.60/3 from 11/13 GM or $0.60/3 from 9/11 GM**
Final Price: $1.05 each


Jack's Pizza, Selected Varieties Half & Half and Original 12 inch $3
Buy one and use $0.75/1 (enter Coast to Coast giveaway to receive coupon)
Final Price: $2.25


Marie Callender Fruit or Cream Pies, Selected Varieties 28-46 oz. $4.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from 11/13 SS
Final Price: $3.99



Mrs. Smith's Pies, Selected Varieties 37 oz. $3.50
Buy two and use $1/2 in ad coupon
Final Price: $3.00 each



Pepsi Products, 12 oz. 12 Pack, 24 oz. 6 Pack $3.25
Buy five (one must be Diet) and use in ad coupon
Final Price: $2.60 each



Pepsi Soft Drinks, Selected Varieties 2 Liter $1.11
Buy one Pepsi Max (if included in sale) and use $0.55/1 from 10/2 Pepsi Moments To Save insert**
Final Price: $0.56



Advertised Pump Perks (You need to have a Pump Perks card in order to receive the perks)


Propel Zero, Selected Varieties 6 Pack of 16.9 oz. Bottles $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.08 per gallon of gas per item



Bagel Bites Snacks, Selected Varieties 40 ct. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.07 per gallon of gas per item



Simply Orange Juice, Selected Varieties 59 oz. $3.49
Final Price: $3.49 plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item



Purina Friskies Cat Food, Selected Varieties 3.15 lb. $?
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 10/30 RP
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item



Arctic Glacier Ice, 5 lb. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas for every TWO bags you buy



Jolly Time Popcorn, Selected Varieties 3 ct. $?
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 9/18 SS** or $0.50/1 from 11/6 SS or buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $? plus save $0.04 per gallon of gas per item





*Did you know that these products are tested on animals?  For more information, please go to Leaping Bunny or read my post on Cruelty Free Living. In addition, anyone interested in going vegetarian is welcome to contact me!

**This coupon is expired, or it expires this week, but Mackenthun's will take it as they take coupons up to one month expired

FREE 1/2 Hoagie at Davanni's

If you have never signed up for Steals from the Star Tribune, today is the day to do it. New users will get a free 1/2 hoagie at Davanni's.

Great deal!!

This Week's Diaper Deals!

This week's diaper deals, thanks to Passport To Frugal!

All You Magazine for only $5.66/year!

Please check out Pocket Your Dollar's post on how to get All You magazine for only $5.66 a year. All You is loaded with coupons and is a magazine that every couponer really should subscribe to!

The Beginner's Guide To Couponing

It is high time I create a post on the steps a beginner couponer needs to take to seriously start couponing. It may seem overwhelming but it really comes down to buying papers/collecting coupon inserts, understanding what inserts typically come in papers, labeling and organizing said inserts, perusing couponing sites like this to find the best deals, and knowing how to read the match-ups. So let's get started!

Accumulating Inserts
Every Sunday I have one Star Tribune delivered, plus I usually purchase two additional papers. In addition, I get a Smart Source insert delivered in my free local Wednesday paper. I will also occasionally get inserts from friends and family. Now, I could easily get 5x the amount of inserts I currently get if I wanted, but I strive to be an ethical couponer. If I had more coupons I would be more likely to clear a shelf or hoard unneeded items (think "Extreme Couponing," the show). So I stick to my three papers. Now, every couponer is different and you may find that you need ten papers, or only two. It will take time to find that magic number. So start out with a few and see how it works.

Some possible sources for inserts, other than buying a paper are as follows:
-Friends/family/co-workers
-Leave notes for neighbors that you know receive papers asking for their unused coupons
-Coupon clipping services
-Ebay (be careful of this, some sell fake coupons)
-Local stores and gas stations. Most retailers just recycle any unsold papers so you should be able to find one who will give you the inserts.
-Coupon swaps

The Coupons

There are many inserts that can grace the inner pages of our newspapers. SOME of them include Procter & Gamble, General Mills, Target, and CVS. But the most common inserts that are USUALLY in the Sunday paper are Red Plum and Smart Source. Many manufacturer coupons can be found online, and allow you to print them for use at a store. MOST printable coupons allow you to print that exact coupon twice. There are also many different kinds of store coupons.These are most often found in that week's store ad or a store's coupon book or on the store's website or even a mobile coupon. And still more may be from a magazine, like All You magazine, which is a magazine all couponers must have a subscription to. I will describe how to use these coupons below, along with other coupons that you may need.

Coupon Abbreviations

The following are the most commonly used abbreviations in couponing:
MQ = Manufacturer Coupon
SQ = Store Coupon
Target Printable = Printable Target Store Coupon found on their website
Target Mobile = Target Store Coupon sent to your smart phone
RP = Red Plum insert
SS = Smart Source insert
P&G = Procter & Gamble insert
GM = General Mills insert
K = Kellogg’s Insert
Wags = Walgreens
CB = Coupon Booklet
ECB/EB = CVS Extra Care Bucks
RR = Walgreen's Register Rewards
GC = Gift Card
STACKING = Using both manufacturer’s & store coupons or rebates.
TEAR PAD = A pad of coupons or MIR near a product or on display
WYB = When You Buy
Peelie = Coupon you peel off package
MIR = Mail In Rebate
DND = Do Not Double
CATALINA = Coupon printed at register after purchased
BLINKIES = In Store Smart Source Coupons
BOGO/B1G1 = Buy One Get One


Labeling And Organizing Your Coupons
As many ways that there are to accumulate coupons, there are probably ten times that amount for options on how to organize your coupons. Some people clip their coupons and put them in binders that are sorted into categories and others keep their inserts whole and label them by date and insert name. Now, some, like me, clip their coupons, put them in envelopes, and label the envelopes according to date and insert. And when I have any loose coupons or printable coupons I am not ready to use, I put in an expandable file folder labeled by month.

Couponing Sites
This site is tiny compared to some of the other wonderful coupon match-up sites out there. My absolute favorite is Pocket Your Dollars, which is run by an angel, Carrie Rocha. She has changed my life. She does match-ups for the major Minnesota retailers, including Cub, Rainbow, Coborns, Menards, and Cash Wise. Plus, PYD does match-ups for Walgreens, CVS, Target, and Walmart. Other sites do match-ups, too. A couple of my favorites are Wild For Wags, Coupon Mom, and Totally Target. If you have a favorite store, do your research and see if you can find someone who does match-ups for it.

Another very important aspect of couponing is coupon databases. These allow the user to search for coupons on their own. I use three different databases, and they all have their pros and cons.

The main one I use is Pocket Your Dollar's Coupon Database. The positive thing about this database is it seems to have the most coupons listed. It also allows you to search for expired coupons, which is helpful if you shop at Mackenthun's or Cub. There are a few negatives about this site. They are often slow on removing expired coupon links, they list newspaper coupons that we did not receive in Minnesota, and they list a lot of different denominations for the same coupon or they list the wrong denomination for our area. What I mean by this is say Smart Source released a coupon for eggs all across the country. But, depending on the location, the amount you get off for the coupon may be different. So the egg coupon may be $0.50/1 in MN but $1/1 in California. This database will often list both the $0.50/1 AND $1/1, or it will just list the $1/1. So, I often have to go through my coupons to figure out what denomination I actually have. I do want to mention that Pocket Your Dollars does not run this database. They "rent" it from the creator, so they have no control over errors the database may have.

The second database I use is Coupon Mom's Newspaper Insert Coupon Database. I love that it allows you to choose your state, so it is much better at listing the correct denominations for your area. What I don't like is their printable coupon database. It really isn't a database at all, it just has links to some sites. Plus, Coupon Mom doesn't list expired coupons. And you must have an account with them, which is free, to use the database. Last of all, it requires you to relogin after just a few minutes and it doesn't have a "save my username and password" option, which is annoying.

The last database I use is Coupon Tom's Coupon Database. If you create an account with Coupon Tom, you can ask that they search for coupons up to one month expired. It also has an option where you can mark off what coupons you have used in your coupon collection. I don't like that it only shows one page worth of coupons and that there is no way to go to a second page. Also, they don't always have the most current printable coupons.

One last note about using coupon databases. You really need to be creative when typing in the desired item. Spelling and punctuation can make a big difference in what your search produces. And unfortunately, when the creators of the databases enter in the coupons, they often mispell the item. So I have found that the simpler the search, the more results. For example, Gold'n Plump chicken is ALWAYS misentered into the system. So, I always just search for "Plump." This usually gives me good results. Also, lets say you are looking for Birds Eye vegetables. I have seen it entered incorrectly as "Bird's Eye" or "Bird Eye." So I just search for "Bird." This will produce anything that has the letters "Bird" in it. 

How To Read The Match-Ups

Generally, the match-ups are pretty easy to decipher. Here is an example of a Target deal:

(a) Zevia All Natural Soda (6 pk.) $4.99
(b) Use $2/1 Zevia Target printable. Plus, use $1/1 Zevia printable or use $3/1 from 9/11 SS (we did not receive this coupon in Minneapolis)
(c) Final price: as low as Free

Line "a" lists the item, variety, size, and price. Line "b" lists the possible coupons you can use. Some coupons are printable, signified by an underlined link. Others are from inserts, Lastly, line "c" will list the price of the item after coupons.

Well, that's it!!!!  I hope this makes sense. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to comment!

I wanted to let you all know that I will no longer be doing match-ups for Jubilee Foods. Please check out the blog for details. Thanks for your support!

Mackenthun's of Waconia Coupon Ad-Match 11/11-11/17/2011

A few notes before we get to the deals.  I recently found out several things about Mackenthun's coupon policy: 1) Mackenthun's will take coupons up to one month expired.  Therefore I have included coupons in this ad-match that are expired for this amount of time.  2) I brought in a manufacturer coupon that said "Redeem at Hyvee" and the cashier asked her supervisor and she said it is fine to take. This, in a way, contradicts what I was told recently about how they won't take manufacturer coupons from competitor's ads. I have been given the supervisor and manager's email addresses and I will try my best to get a concrete answer soon.  3) Mackenthun's will give overages. Recently I paid for a $0.99 item with a $1.00 coupon.  And they gave me the total value of the coupon.  Now I doubt they would give it back to you in cash, but I used the $0.01 towards my other groceries.  4) Mackenthun's front end manager said that Mackenthun's WILL let you use two manufacturer coupons on a BOGO offer.  For example: lets say the ad says "BOGO free on item X" and there is a $1/1 coupon out there for that product.  Even though you are getting one item free, you can use two coupons.

For other ad matches, please check out Pocket Your Dollars. PYD is a wonderful resource and they have taught me so much!  And if you are confused by the ad match, please go to their description HERE to learn how to read the shopping list. 

Also, do note that I have included every item that has a corresponding coupon, regardless if I think it is a good deal or not.  I also will include items that don't have a coupon if I think it is a good deal.  But in reality, the term "good deal" is relative.  What I think is a terrible deal may be an awesome deal to you.  But that is my spiel.  Here is the match-ups for this week!

Oak Grove Milk, Selected Varieties 1 Gallon $2.29
No Coupon Needed
Final Price: $2.29

Birds Eye Rice or Veggies, Selected Varieties 12-16 oz. $0.99
Buy three veggies and use $1/3 (login and then click on the scissors)
Final Price: $0.66 each (this is a good price!)

Minnesota Grown Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. Bag $1.99
No Coupon Needed
Final Price: $1.99 ($0.20/lb, which is a great price!)

Gold'n Plump Chicken Roaster, $1.69 lb
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: Depends on the size of the package

Gold'n Plump Bone-In Chicken Breasts, 56 oz. Family Pack $6.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: $5.99

Gold'n Plump Chicken Leg Quarters, 4 lb. Family Pack $3.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: $2.99

Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage, Selected Varieties (Chub Pack and Fully Cooked are pictured) 9.6-16 oz. $2.99
Buy one and use $0.75/1 from 3/6 RP** or buy two and use $1.50/2 from 10/2 RP** or buy a 59 oz. bottle of any orange juice and use $2/2 (use zip code 30303)
Final Price: $2.24 each or $0.99 for the sausage if you buy the orange juice

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Selected Varieties 14-16 oz. $3.99
Buy two and use $0.75/2 from 10/16 RP**
Final Price: $3.62

Thai Kitchen Simmer Sauce, Selected Varieties 11.09 oz. Jar $3.19
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $2.69 each

General Mills Chex Cereal, Selected Varieties 12.8-14 oz. $2.34
Available Coupons:
$1/2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$1/2 #2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$1/3 from 9/11 GM**
$1/2 from 9/25 SS**
$1.10//2
$1/2
$1/2
$1/3 from 10/23 SS
$1/3 from 10/2 GM
Final Price: as low as $1.79 each

Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Selected Varieties 6 oz. $1.25
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 9/11 SS (this coupon expired on 10/11, therefore it can be used at Mackenthun's through 11/11)
Final Price: $0.75

French's French Fried Onions, 6 oz. Can $3.29
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 9/11 SS** or $0.40/1 or $0.50/1 from 11/6 SS
Final Price: as low as $2.79

Campbell's Cream Soups, Mushroom or Chicken 10.75 oz. Can $0.88
Available Coupons:
$1/5
$0.25/4 from 11/6 SS
$0.25/4 from 10/9 SS
$0.25/4 from 9/18 SS
Final Price: as low as $0.68 each

Green Giant Veggies, Selected Varieties 14.5-15.25 oz. Can $0.67
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 11/13 GM or use $0.50/2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
Final Price: $0.42 each

Hungry Jack Mashed Potatoes, 26.7 oz. Package $2.99
Buy two and use $1/2 from 11/6 RP
Final Price: $2.49 each

Reynolds Oven Bags, Turkey Size 2 ct. $1.99
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 11/13 SS
Final Price: $1.49

Old Orchard Healthy Balance or Naturals Juice, Selected Varieties 64 oz. $2
Available Coupons:
$2/1 Cranberry Naturals
$1/1 Cranberry Naturals
$0.50/1
$1/2 Healthy Balance
Final Price: as low as FREE

Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes, Selected Varieties 4.5-6.6 oz. $1.33
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 10/2 GM or $0.50/2 from 9/11 GM**
Final Price: $1.08 each

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce, Jellied or Whole Berry 14 oz. $1.29
Buy two and use $1/2
Final Price: $0.79 each

Swanson Broth, Selected Varieties 14-14.5 oz. Can $0.75
Buy five and use $0.50/5
Final Price: $0.65 each

Chinet Classic or Casuals Paper Plates, Selected Varieties 12-36 ct. $2.50
Buy one and use $0.50/1 or $1/1 or $0.55/1 Casual Plates from 7/24 SS**
Final Price: as low as $1.50

Brawny Paper Towels, Selected Varieties 8 Regular or 6 Big Rolls $7.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 from 8/14 RP**
$0.50/1 from 9/25 SS
$1/2
Final Price: $7.49 each

Colgate Toothpaste*, Selected Varieties 4.6 oz. $0.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1 from 10/2 SS
$0.50/1 from 10/30 SS
Final Price: $0.49

Halls Cough Drops, Selected Varieties 30 ct. $1.50
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from November All You magazine** or buy two and use $1/2 from 11/6 SS or $1/2 from 9/18 SS**
Final Price: $1.00 each

Sensodyne Toothpaste, Selected Varieties 4 oz. $4.49
Available Coupons:
$0.75/1
$1/1 Iso-Active (if included in sale)
$1/1 ProNamel
$1/1 ProNamel Iso-Active (if included in sale) from 9/18 RP
Final Price: as low as $3.49

BIC Disposable Razors, Selected Varieties 3-6 ct. $4.79
Buy one and use $2/1 or $1/1from 10/16 SS**
Final Price: as low as $2.79

Betty Crocker Cake Mix, Selected Varieties 15.25-19.5 oz. $1.67
Betty Crocker Frosting, Selected Varieties 12-16 oz. $1.67
Available Coupons:
Buy one of each and use $0.75/2 from 11/13 GM
Buy one of each and use $0.75/2 from 10/2 GM
Final Price: $1.30 each

C&H Pure Cane Brown or Powdered Sugar, Selected Varieties 2 lb. $1.99
Buy one and use $0.40/1 or buy two and use $1/2 from 8/28 RP
Final Price: as low as $1.49 each

Chex Mix or Bugles, Selected Varieties 15 oz. $2.99
Available Coupons:
$1/2 Chex from 11/13 GM
$0.50/2 Chex from 10/23 SS
$0.50/2 Chex from 10/2 GM
$0.50/1 Chex (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/1 Bugles (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
Final Price: as low as $2.49 each

Nabisco Ritz or Snack Crackers (Wheat Thins are pictured), Selected Varieties 9.5-16 oz. Ritz or 5.5-10 oz. Snack Crackers $2.50
Buy two and use $1/2 from 11/13 SS
Final Price: $2.00 each

Pillsbury Pie Crusts, 2 ct. $2.50
$0.50/2 from 11/13 GM
$0.50/2
$0.50/2
$0.50/2
$0.50/2 from 10/23 SS
$0.50/2 from 10/2 GM
$0.60/2
$0.50/2
$0.50/2 #1 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/2 #2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
Final Price: as low as $2.20 each

Pillsbury Sweet or Crescent Rolls, Selected Varieties 8-13.9 oz. $2
Available Coupons:
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.40/2 #2 Sweet Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.50/2 #2 Crescent Rolls (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls from 11/6 SS
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 11/6 SS
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 10/23 SS
$0/40/2 Sweet Rolls from 10/23 SS
$0.60/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.50/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.50/2 Crescent Rolls
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 10/2 GM
$0.40/2 Sweet Rolls from 10/2 GM
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 9/11 GM
$0.30/1 Sweet Rolls from 9/11 GM
$0.50/2 from Sweet Rolls from 8/7 GM**
$0.40/2 Crescent Rolls from 8/7 GM**
Final Price: as low as $1.70 each

Nestle Coffee-Mate Flavored Creamer, Selected Varieties 320 oz. $3.49
Available Coupons:
$0.55/1 Natural Bliss (if included in sale) from 7/31 RP**
$1/1 Natural Bliss (if included in sale)
$0.55/1
$0.75/2
Final Price: Possibly as low as $2.49 each

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Selected Varieties 10.2-16.3 oz. $1.67
Available Coupons:
$0.30/2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.30/2 #2 (This is a Mackenthun's digital manufacturer coupon. You need to register your Pump Perks card online to add this coupon to your card.)
$0.40/2
$0.30/2
$0.30/2
$0.30/2
$0.30/2 from 10/23 SS
$0.30/2 from 10/2 GM
$0.30/2 from 9/11 GM
$1/2
$0.30/2 from 8/7 GM**
$0.30/2
Final Price: as low as $1.17 each

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Selected Varieties 8 oz. Spray or 15 oz. Spread $2.99
$1.50/1 ICBINB from October All You magazine**
$1/1 ICBINB Spread
$1.50/2 ICBINB Spread
Final Price: as low as $1.49 each

Marie Callender's Dinners or Pot Pies, Selected Varieties 13-17 oz. $2.50
Buy three and use $1/3
Final Price: $2.17 each

New York Texas Garlic Toast, Selected Varieties 11.25 oz. $2.50
Available Coupons:
$1/1 from 7/24 SS**
$0.40/1 from 11/6 SS
$0.40/1 from 9/18 SS
Final Price: as low as $1.50

Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, Selected Varieties 7-10 oz. $1.25
Buy three and use $0.60/3 from 10/2 GM or $0.60/3 from 9/11 GM**
Final Price: $1.05 each

Rhodes Rolls or Biscuits, Selected Varieties 24-36 ct. $3.99
Buy one Traditional Bread or Rolls and use $0.65/1 from 10/23 RP or buy one Cinnamon, Orange, or Caramel Rolls and use $0.65/1 from 10/23 RP or $0.75/1 from 9/18 RP
Final Price: as low as $3.24

Ore-Ida Hash Browns, Selected Varieties 20.25-32 oz. $2.99
Buy one and use $1/1
Final Price: $1.99

Coca-Cola Products, 12 oz. 12 packs, 24 oz. 6 Packs, or 12 oz. 8 packs $3.50
Buy four and use in-ad $2/4 MQ
Final Price: $3.00 each



Advertised Pump Perks (You need to have a Pump Perks card in order to receive the perks)

Gain or Cheer Detergent*, Selected Varieties 50-53 oz. $?
Buy one Gain and use $0.50/1 from 10/16 P&G or buy one Cheer and use $0.50/1 from 10/16 P&G or $0.50/1 from 8/14 RP
Final Price $? plus save $0.15 per gallon of gas per item

Wesson Canola Oil, 48 oz. $?
Buy one and use $0.30/1 from 11/16 SS
Final Price: $? plus save $0.09 per gallon of gas per item

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Selected Varieties 10 ct. $?
Buy three and use $1/3 from 10/2 Pepsi insert**
Final Price: $? plus save $0.07 per gallon of gas per item

Pillsbury Cake Mix, Selected Varieties 18.25 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item

Old Dutch Potato Chips, Selected Varieties 10 oz. $?
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item

Pepsi Soft Drinks, Selected Varieties 2 liter $?
Buy one Pepsi Max (if included in sale) and use $0.55/1 from 10/2 Pepsi insert**
Final Price: $? plus save $0.05 per gallon of gas per item


*Did you know that these products are tested on animals?  For more information, please go to Leaping Bunny or read my post on Cruelty Free Living. In addition, anyone interested in going vegetarian is welcome to contact me!

**This coupon is expired, or it expires this week, but Mackenthun's will take it as they take coupons up to one month expired.

Jubilee Foods of Mound Ad-Match for 11/06-11/12/11

Jubilee Foods of Mound is one of only a few grocery stores in the Twin Cities that doubles coupons.  Please note, they only double up to $0.50.  For example, a $0.50 coupon would become $1.00, a $0.45 coupon would become $0.90, but a $0.60 coupon would stay $0.60.  I have included all items that have a corresponding coupon, regardless if I consider it a "good deal" or not.  For other ad matches, please check out Pocket Your Dollars. And if you are confused by the ad match, please go HERE to Pocket Your Dollars instructions on how to read the shopping list.  Also note that Jubilee does not have a website.  Anywho, here is my ad match for the week of 11/06-11/12/11. And REMEMBER, ANY COUPON WILL DOUBLE UP TO $0.50 AND THIS IS REFLECTED IN THE FINAL PRICES!

Pillsbury Brownie Mix, Selected Varieties 19.5 oz $?
First give cashier the $0.35/1 from 11/6 RP, then give the in ad "Get One Free" coupon
Final Price: $0.35 MONEYMAKER with coupons and minimum purchase of $15

Folgers Coffee, Selected Varieties (excludes Colombian) 22.6-33.9 oz. $?
Use in-ad coupon to bring price down to $7.99, then use $1/1 from 11/6 RP
Final Price: $6.99

Frito Lay Sun Chips, Selected Varieties 10.5 oz. $?
Use in-ad BOGO Free coupon
Final Price: $? each

Weight Watchers Smart Ones Entrees, Selected Varieties 6.25-10.5 oz. $2.00
Buy 5 and use $1/5 Smart Ones printable, $1/5 Smart Ones printable or $1/5 Smart Ones printable or
Buy 10 and use $3/10 from 8/7 Smart Source insert, $3/10 Smart Ones printable or $3/10 Smart Ones printable
Final Price: as low as $1.70 each

Hot, Lean, or Croissant Pockets, Selected Varieties 7.5-9 oz. $2.00
Available Coupons:
$1/2
$0.50/3 from 8/21 SS
Final Price: as low as $1.50 each

Flavorite Frozen Vegetables, Selected Varieties 16 oz. $1
No Coupon Needed
Final Price: $1

Yoplait Thick and Creamy or Light Yogurt Cups, 6 oz. $0.60
Available Coupons:
$0.60/8
$1/10 from 10/2 GM
$0.40/6
$0.40/6
$0.40/6
$0.50/8
Final Price: as low as $0.47 each

Land O Lakes Butter, Selected Varieties 1 lb. $3.29
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from 10/23 SS
Final Price: $2.79 each

Chef Boyardee Pasta Meals, Selected Varieties 14.5-15 oz. can or 7.25-7.5 oz. bowl $1.00
Buy two and use $0.50/2 from September All You magazine
Final Price: $0.50 each

Ro-Tel Canned Tomatoes, Selected Varieties 10 oz. $1.00
Buy two Tomatoes with Chiles and use $0.55/2 from 10/2 SS
Final Price: $0.73 each

Hunt's Canned Tomatoes, Selected Varieties 14.5 oz. $1.00
Available Coupons:
$0.45/3 from 10/2 SS
$0.40/2
$0.60/3
$1/3
Final Price: as low as $0.60 each

Kleenex Facial Tissue, Selected Varieties 60-110 ct. $1.00
Buy three and use $0.50/3 from 11/6 SS
Final Price: $0.66 each

Gold'n Plump Seasoned Chicken Breast Fillets, Selected Varieties 24 oz. $5.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1 or $1/1 from 10/2 SS
Final Price: $4.99

Gold'n Plump Best O'Fryer Chicken, Breasts and Drumsticks and Thighs 56 oz. $6.99
Buy one and use $1/1 from page A3 of 10/9 Star Tribune or $1/1 from 10/16 SS or $1/1
Final Price: $5.99

Carl Buddig Thin Sliced Lunch Meat, Selected Varieties 2 oz. $0.60
Buy two and use $0.55/2 from 8/21 SS
Final Price: $0.33 each

General Mills Cereal, Kix or Cheerios or Multi-Grain Cheerios or Wheaties or Cookie Crisp or Lucky Charms or Reese's Puffs 8.7-13 oz. $2.50
Available Coupons:
$1/2 Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Kix, Lucky Charms, or Reese's Puffs
$1/2 Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Kix, Lucky Charms, or Reese's Puffs
$1/3 Any Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Kix, Lucky Charms, or Wheaties from 10/23 SS
$1/3 Any Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Kix, Lucky Charms, or Wheaties from 10/2 GM
$1/1 Wheaties Fuel (if included in sale)
$0.60/1 Lucky Charms
$0.50/1 Lucky Charms
$0.50/1 Lucky Charms
Final Price:as low as $1.50 each

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Selected Varieties 17.5 oz. $2
Available Coupons:
$1/2 
$1/2
$1/2
$0.40/1 from 11/6 SS
$0.40/1 from 10/2 GM
$1.10/2
$1/2
Final Price: as low as $1.20 each

Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Selected Varieties 16.3 oz. $2.88
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from September All You magazine
Final Price: $1.88

Newman's Own Salad Dressing, Selected Varieties 16 oz. $3.29
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 10/23 RP
Final Price: $2.29

Pam Cooking Spray, Selected Varieties 5-6 oz. $2.50
Buy one and use $0.50/1
Final Price: $1.50

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee, Selected Varieties 11-12 oz. $7.99
Buy two and use $1.50/2 from 10/23 RP
Final Price: $7.24 each

Pringles Super Stack Potato Crisps, Selected Varieties 6-6.42 oz. $1.50
Available Coupons:
$1/4 from 10/30 P&G
$1/2 Fat Free (if included in sale) from 10/30 P&G
Final Price: POSSIBLY as low as $1.00 each

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa, Selected Varieties 8-10 ct. $1.50
Buy three and use $1/3 from 10/2 SS
Final Price: $1.17 each

All Liquid Laundry Detergent, Selected Varieties 32-50 oz. $3.99
Available Coupons:
$0.50/1
$0.50/1 from 11/6 RP
$1/1 from 10/2 RP
Final Price: $2.99

Clorox Liquid Bleach*, Selected Varieties 82-96 oz. $1.99
Buy one and use $0.50/1 or $0.25/1
Final Price: as low as $0.99

Huggies Big Pack Diapers, Selected Varieties (Huggies and Pull-Ups are pictured) 27-96 ct. $19.99
Buy one and use $1.50/1 from 10/23 SS or $3/1 Little Movers (if included) from 10/23 SS or $2/1 Pull-Ups
Final Price: POSSIBLY as low as $16.99

Huggies Wipes, Selected Varieties $6.99
Buy one and use $0.50/1 from 10/23 SS
Final Price: $5.99

*Did you know that these products are tested on animals?  For more information, please go to Leaping Bunny or read my post on Cruelty Free Living. In addition, anyone interested in going vegetarian is welcome to contact me!

11/04/2011 Cub Foods Trip

I'm totally thrilled with the results of this trip!


Transaction One

Spaghetti-O's Canned Pasta, originally $0.75
Bought four and used one $0.40/3 MQ from 9/11 SS, plus got $1.00 off my next Cub purchase
Final Price: $0.40 each ($1.60 total)

TGI Friday's Grilled Chicken and Macaroni frozen dinner, originally $?, on sale for $2.00
Bought four and used four $1/1 MQ from 10/23 SS, plus got $4.00 off my next Cub purchase
Final Price: FREE

Total Spent for Transaction #1: $1.60



Transaction Two

Spaghetti-O's Canned Pasta, originally $0.75
Bought four and used one $0.40/3 MQ from 9/11 SS, plus got $1.00 off my next Cub purchase
Final Price: $0.40 each ($1.60 total)

TGI Friday's Grilled Chicken and Macaroni frozen dinner, originally $?, on sale for $2.00
Bought four and used four $1/1 MQ from 10/23 SS, plus got $4.00 off my next Cub purchase
Final Price: FREE

Cream of Wheat cereal, originally $3.99
Bought one and used $1/1 MQ printable (no longer available)
Final Price: $2.99

Total Spent for Transaction #2: $4.59


Transaction Three

TGI Friday's Grilled Chicken and Macaroni frozen dinner, originally $?, on sale for $2.00
Bought four and used four $1/1 MQ from 10/23 SS, plus got $4.00 off my next Cub purchase
Final Price: FREE

Cream of Wheat cereal, originally $3.99
Bought one and used $1/1 MQ printable (no longer available)
Final Price: $2.99

8th Continent Plain Soymilk 1/2 gallon, originally $3.69
Bought one and used $1/1
Final Price: $2.69

Total Spent for Transaction #3: $5.68


Total Spent On This Shopping Trip: $11.87
Total Saved: $29.80 (72%)

11/04/2011 Target Trip

Another fabulous trip to Target!!



Up & Up Ammonia Cleaner, originally $1.12
Bought two and used two $0.75/1 Target printable coupons
Final Price: $0.37 each ($0.74 total)

Merona Men's Khaki Pants, originally $19.99, on sale for $4.98
Bought two and used two 20% off Merona Menswear Target printable coupon
Final Price: $3.98 each ($7.96 total)

Three Musketeers Bagged Candy, originally $2.68, on sale for $1.34
Bought two and used two $1.50/1 manufacturer printable coupon (I don't think this coup is available anymore)
Final Price: $0.16 MONEYMAKER ON EACH ($0.32 total MONEYMAKER)

Market Pantry Parmesan Cheese, originally $2.79
Final Price: $2.79

NYC Nail Color, originally $0.97
Bought two and used two $1/1 Target printable coupons
Final Price: $0.03 MONEYMAKER ON EACH ($0.06 total MONEYMAKER)

Remington Curling Iron, originally $19.99, on sale for $8.98
Final Price: $8.98

Up & Up Sandwich Bags, originally $2.49
Bought one and used one $0.50/1 Up & Up Food Storage Target printable
Final Price: $1.99

Up & Up Food Storage Containers 6 ct., originally $1.99
Bought one and used one $0.50/1 Up & Up Food Storage Target printable
Final Price: $1.49

Up & Up Straws, originally $1.02
Bought two and used two $0.50/1 Disposable Table Top Item Target printable
Final Price: $0.52 each ($1.04 total)

Up & Up Facial Tissue 184 ct. Box, originally $1.44
Bought two and used two $0.50/1 Facial Tissue Target printable
Finl Price: $0.94 each ($1.88 total)

Up & Up Antacids, originally $2.14
Bought two and used two $1/1 Up & Up Digestive Product Target printable
Final Price: $1.14 each ($2.28 total)

Curel Lotion 6 oz., originally $3.09
Bought four and used three $1/1 MQ and four $1/1 Target coupon (from an insert), Plus I got two $5 gift cards back
Final Price: $1.16 MONEYMAKER ON EACH ($4.64 total MONEYMAKER)


Total Spent: $24.13 (before tax)
Total Saved: $74.21 (75%)

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