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GEAR Deodorant $.50 at CVS Starting 4/20

April 16, 2014 By Shannon Leave a Comment

If you are low on deodorant this is a great deal! Starting 4/20 you can score GEAR deodorant for $.50 each, it is regularly $4.00 at CVS, so this is a great price:

Buy 2 Speed Stick Gear Antiperspirant Deodorant (2 – 4 oz) at $4.00 ,Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)

Use 2 $2/1 printable
$.50 each after coupons and ECBs

See all the top deals at CVS this week.

Filed Under: CVS, Drug Stores, Store Deals

Joe’s New Balance Deal of the Day

April 16, 2014 By Laurie Leave a Comment

Here’s another great deal from Joe’s New Balance! Get these women’s Running Shoes for $39.99, currently priced at over $100 on Amazon. They have excellent reviews, but are selling out quickly so you’ll want to order soon if you’re interested. Go HERE and click on Joe’s New Balance Daily Deal in the right sidebar to check them out!

Find more top retail deals.

Filed Under: Hot Deals, Online Shopping, Retail Deals

Target Extra Finds: Free Starbucks Coffe, Cheap Play Doh, Eggs, Chicken, Eggo, Reddi Whip & LOTS More

April 16, 2014 By Shannon Leave a Comment

Here are some deals I saw this week at Target (you can also see how I scored $73 in groceries and for just $23 – woot!) Don’t forget to also use your $10 off $50 coupon when you text GROCERY to 827438 or print it here before shopping.

Play Doh Saw Mill $9.99 (B1G1 50% OFF)

Stack with $2.50/1 printable
$4.99 each after coupon

Play Bucket, Box of Color or Party Bags $4.99 (B1G1 50% OFF)

Use 20% Play Doh Buckets Cartwheel
Stack with $2.50/1 printable
$.49 each after coupon

Hot Wheels B1G1 50% OFF

Accent Rugs 70% OFF $7.48

Buy 3 Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, or other Suave Styling Products $2.89

Use (3) $1.50/1 Suave Naturals Shampoo or Conditioner or $1/1 Suave Infusions (if still available) or $1.50/1 Suave Infusions
Pay $4.17 out of pocket, get $5 Target Gift Card
Free plus overage after coupons and gift card

Clear Scalp $4.99, Get $5 Gift Card wyb 3

Use $2/1 coupon from the 3/23 RedPlum insert
$1.32 after coupons and gift card

Buy 3 St. Ives $3.99

Use $3/$10 St Ives coupon
Pay $8.97 out of pocket, get $5 gift card
$1.32 after coupon

Market Pantry Frozen Chicken $5.99

Use $1.00/1 Market Pantry Frozen Chicken Item, 20 oz or Larger (Target Coupon)
Stack with 5% OFF Market Pantry Chicken, Family Pack; Excludes Other Brands & Frozen Market Pantry Chicken (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com
$4.79 after coupon

Market Pantry Eggs $.99

Use $0.50/1 Market Pantry Eggs, 1/2 doz or Larger – Target Mobile Coupon (Text SPRING to Target Mobile)
$.49 after coupon

Market Pantry Vinegar $.92 – 1.42

Use 5% off Market Pantry Cartwheel coupon
Use $.50/1 Market Pantry Vinegar
As low as $.37 after coupons

Market Pantry String Cheese $2.04

Use $.75/1 Market Pantry String Cheese when you text SPRING to 827438
$1.29 after coupon

Market Pantry Cranberry Juice $1.72

Use $1/1 Market Pantry Juice
$.72 after coupon

Strawberries $1.50

Use 5% OFF Fresh Seasonal Berries; Excludes Cherries, Cranberries and Other Fruit Items (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com
Stack with $2/$5 Fresh Produce or Fruit Text RECIPE to 827438 or $1/1 fresh fruit when you text SPRING or THANKS to 827438
Also use $.50/1 Driscoll Berries coupon when you sign up for their e-club
Free after coupons

Green Giant Potatoes, 5 lb $1.99

$2/$5 Fresh Produce or Fruit Text RECIPE to 827438
or $1/1 fresh fruit when you text SPRING or THANKS to 827438
$.99 after coupons

Nestle Toll House Morsels $2.29

Use $.75/2 coupon from the 4/6 Smart Source insert or $.50/2 Nestle Morsels
Stack with 5% off Cartwheel coupon
And use $.55 Nestle Toll House Morsels Target store coupon
$1.25 after coupon

Starbucks Coffee $3.49

Use $2/2 from the 4/13 SmartSource insert
Submit for FREE $5 Starbucks Card eGift FREE wyb (2) or More Starbucks Coffee, 10 oz or Larger, K-Cups, 10 or 16 ct, or VIA Ready Brew, 5 ct or Larger
Free after coupon and Gift Card MIR

Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats $2.50

Use 50% off Target Cartwheel coupon
Stack with $3/3 Kellogg’s Cereals
$.25 per box after coupon and cartwheel

Oscar Mayer Protein P3 $1.50

Use $1.00/1 Oscar Mayer P3 Portable Protein Pack or $1/2 coupon from the 3/16 SmartSource insert
Stacked with 15% OFF Oscar Mayer P3 Protein Power Pack (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com
$.52 after coupon

Steamfresh Vegetables $1.00

Use $.50/1 coupon from the 4/13 SmartSource
$.50 after coupon

Eggo Bites $2.39

Use 20% OFF Eggo (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com
Stack with $0.75/1 or $1.50 Kellogg’s Eggo Frozen Products, 5.3 oz or Larger; Redeem For 500 Points – KelloggsFamilyRewards.com
Submit for $1.00/1 Kellogg’s Eggo Bites, 4 ct; Redeemable Only at Target – Ibotta
Free after coupons and Ibotta

Reddi Whips $1.99

Use 15% OFF Reddi-Wip, All Sizes (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com
Stack with $1.00/1 Reddi Wip
$.69 each after coupon

Benedryl Anti Itch Cream $4.49

Use $2.00/1 Benadryl Topical Product; Excludes Trial Size or $2/1 coupon from the 4/13 SmartSource
$2.49 after coupon

Salonpas $3.89, Get $5 Gift Card wyb 3

$2.22 each after gift card

Cute Cups $2.50

Dannon Yogurt, 32 oz $2.00

See all the deals at Target this week.

Filed Under: Supermarkets, Target

Publix Penny Item 4/16/14 or 4/17/14

April 16, 2014 By Shannon Leave a Comment

The Publix Penny Item this week is Publix GreenWise Paper Towels 3 pk. Remember you need to spend $10 pre-coupon to get the penny item and the coupon can be found in your local paper on the day your ad starts (check section A of the Huntsville Times if you’re in North Alabama.) Florida stores do not offer the penny item (sorry, Florida readers – I hate that for you guys!). Don’t forget to check out Shannon’s Publix Trip Spending $40 for $213 in Groceries!

Here are a few great donation items that match up well with the new Publix ad that going on this week – remember this is a long ad that will run through this Saturday, so you have a few more days to shop!

Looking for places to donate to? Consider donating items to a local Homeless Shelter, Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Inner City Schools, Backpack programs, Food Pantries or Nursing Homes. Places to donate items locally (North Alabama area) include: Asbury has a pretty big food pantry and Backpack Program, 305 8th street (group home), Downtown Rescue Mission local homeless shelter, local Pregnancy Center or Lincoln Village )

Colgate Toothpaste, 6 oz – $0.90

Use $0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz or Larger; Excludes 2.8 oz, 0.75 oz, 0.85 oz Trial, and 2.8 oz Bonus – 3-30-14 SS – (exp. 05/05/14)
Final Price: $0.15

Dole Pineapple in 100% Pineapple Juice or in Heavy Syrup, 20 oz – $0.90

Use $0.50/2 Dole Pineapple cans- $0.50/2 Dole Canned Fruits – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 06/30/14)- $1.00/3 Dole Canned Fruits – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 06/30/14)
Final Price: $0.40

Simply Potatoes, 20 oz – $1.25

Use $0.75/1 Simply Potatoes
Final Price: $0.50

French’s Fench Fried Onions, 6 oz – $1.83

Use $0.30/1 French’s French Fried Onions, $0.50/1, $1.00/1 French’s Cheddar French Fried Onions – 2-9-14 SS – (exp. 04/15/14), $0.75/1, $1/1 French’s French Fried Onions – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 06/15/14)
Final Price: $0.83

Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 38 oz – $1.75

Use $0.50/1 Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 38 oz or Larger; Limit 1 coupon per purchase and 4 like coupons in the same shopping trip
Stacks With - $1.00/1 Heinz Tomato Ketchup; May Vary By Account – Shopmium
Final Price: Free

Hunt’s 100% Natural Tomatoes, 14 oz – $0.69

Use $1.00/4 Hunts Canned Tomatoes, 14.5 oz or Larger – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 05/18/14)
Stacks With $1.00/3 Hunts 14.5 oz or greater – (exp. 06/30/14)
Final Price: $0.11

Keebler Chips Deluxe or Sandies Shortbread Cookies, 10 – 15 oz – $1.75

Use $0.75/1, $1.50/1 Keebler Cookies or Crackers, 6.6 oz or Larger; Redeem for 500 -1000 Points – KelloggsFamilyRewards.com or B1G1 Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, Wafers, Sticks, Fudge Strips, E.L. Fudge, Creme or Vienna Fingers, 6 – 15 oz (Manufacturer Coupon) – Healthy Savings Booklet (Valid 3/22 – 4/11) – (exp. 04/11/14)
Final Price: $0.25

Mott’s 100% Apple Juice or Mott’s For Tots, Plus, Medleys or Juice Beverage From Concentrate, 64 oz – $1.25

Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 oz – $0.65

Use $0.50/2 Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12 oz
Final Price: $0.15

Nestle Toll House Morsels, 10 – 12 oz – $1.49

Use $0.50/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels OR Refrigerated Cookie Dough pkgs; Limit 2 prints per month- $0.75/2 Nestle Toll House Morsels, 10 – 12 oz – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 05/31/14)
Stacks With $0.55/1 Nestle Toll House Morsels (Target Coupon) – (exp. 04/27/14)
Final Price: $0.44

Progresso Soup, 18 – 19 oz – $1.25

Use $0.50/2 Progresso Soup Cans- $1.00/1 Progresso Soup Can – 3-16-14 SS – (exp. 05/10/14)- $1.00/1 Progresso Soup Can – 3-2-14 SS – (exp. 04/26/14)
Final Price: $0.25

Duncan Hines Frosting, 14 – 16 oz – $1.50

Ronzoni Pasta, Garden Delight or Healthy Harvest, 9 – 16 oz – $0.69

Use $0.75/1 Ronzoni 150 Pasta; Available at Publix in GA and FL
Final Price: Free

Smart Balance Spread, 13 – 15 oz or 2 pk – $1.59

Use $0.50/1 Smart Balance Spreadable Butter – 3-16-14 SS – (exp. 04/30/14)- $0.75/1 Smart Balance Butter – 3-16-14 SS – (exp. 04/30/14)- $1.00/2 Smart Balance Spreadable Butter – 3-16-14 SS – (exp. 04/30/14)
Final Price: $0.59

PAM Cooking Spray, 5 – 6 oz – $1.62

Use $0.35/1 Pam Coconut Oil Cooking Spray (Zip Code 75034)- $0.55/1 Pam Coconut Oil Cooking Spray (Zip Code 70826)- $0.30/1 Pam Cooking Spray – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 05/18/14)- $1.00/2 Pam Cooking Spray – 4-6-14 SS – (exp. 05/18/14)
Final Price: $0.92

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner, 13 oz – $2.50

Use $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment; Excludes Trial or Travel Size, $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment; Excludes Trial or Travel Size, $1.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner OR Treatment; Excludes Trial sizes, Limit 1 coupon per purchase, DND – Publix Digital Coupon – (exp. 05/30/14), $1.00/1, $1/2 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment – 4-6-14 RP – (exp. 05/17/14), $2.00/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment, or Style Product; Excludes Trial or Travel Size – 3-2-14 RP – (exp. 04/12/14)
Final Price: $0.50

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 7 – 8 oz

Use B1G1 Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese, 11.5 – 12 oz (Publix Coupon)
Final Price $.75

Hefty Slider Bags, 13 – 22 ct – $1.50

Use $1.00/2 Hefty Slider Bags, 12 ct or Larger - $1.00/2 Hefty Slider Bags, 12 ct or Larger - $1.00/2 Hefty Slider Bags, 12 ct or Larger; DND – Publix Digital Coupon – (exp. 05/31/14)- $1.00/2 Hefty Slider Bags, 12 ct or Larger – 3-9-14 RP – (exp. 05/31/14)
Final Price: $1.00

Here are a few recipes that match up well with the new Publix ad that starts Wednesday or Thursday (depending in your area).

Try this recipe for Simply Potato Soup! Simply Potatoes on sale $1.25

Potato Soup

Try this recipe for Smoked Sausage Pasta! Smokes Sausage on sale $1.50, French’s Fried Onions on sale $1.83

Try this recipe and one of my FAVORITES Best Spaghetti Bake Ever! Pasta on sale $.69, Meat on sale $4.49/lb, French’s Fried Onions on sale $1.83

Check out all the deals & updates at Publix this week over HERE!

Filed Under: Grocery Stores, Publix, Store Deals

Store Coupon Matchups Posted: Meijer, Winn Dixie, Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Wal Mart & More

April 16, 2014 By Shannon Leave a Comment

We have quite a few store coupon matchups that are currently available on PPP, but I know it’s overwhelming to have so many pop in a row on Saturdays and Wednesdays when the ads come out! So, here’s a quick list with links to all the store matchups that here on PPP (there are still a few more that I’m hoping to add soon.) If you find any great deals while shopping these stores, leave a comment and I’ll go my best to highlight them here on PPP!

Don’t forget that you can use the printable list feature on each of these to shop, and even email the list to yourself so the list is on your phone. You can also add items to your shopping list as well as remove coupons if you’d like. Let me know if you have any questions about it, and I’ll be happy to help!

Photo Credit

Filed Under: Bi-Lo, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Earth Fare, Food Lion, Giant, Grocery Stores, Harris Teeter, Harvey's, Kroger, Publix, Store Deals, Target

New $10 Off Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Coupon + Buy One Get One 50% Off Sale At Target

April 16, 2014 By Laurie 1 Comment

Print a new $10 off Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Stride to Rite coupon, which should make for a great deal this week at Target! These are on sale Buy One Get One 50% off this week, so use 2 coupons to get a great deal. (If anyone happens to head to Target today, I’d love to know what these are priced at!)

Thanks, Raining Hot Coupons! See all the top deals at Target this week, and create your Target shopping list before you shop.

Filed Under: Store Deals, Supermarkets, Target

Easter Free Printable: Free Printable Subway Art

April 15, 2014 By Laurie Leave a Comment

Print yours at Tater Tots and Jello ~ photo credit

Looking to brighten up your home for Easter this weekend? Print this fun “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” sign in several different colors (she even has an option for printing it in black and white that is so cute, and perfect for my laser printer!

And don’t forget you can also download this super cute free printable Easter Basket while you’re at it.

Love a bargain? Find more free stuff HERE.

Filed Under: Freebies, Hot Deals

Shannon’s Target Trip: Spent $23.73 for $79.43 In Groceries

April 15, 2014 By Shannon 2 Comments

Here’s what I grabbed at Target for $23.73! With the awesome Suave deal and the $10 Off when you spend $50 on any Grocery coupon I had to make a run! I grabbed items I needed for recipes for Easter and my daughters 16th birthday cake that I make every year! (Really….. I have a 16 year old –so sad.)

Transaction #1

Bought 3 Suave Shampoos $2.89

Used (3) $1.50/1 printables
Paid $4.72 out of pocket, Got $5 Gift Card

Transactions #2

Bought 2 Snickers Bites $2.66 (needed for recipe)

Used $3/2 recent printable

Bought 1 Oscar Mayer Protein P3 $1.50

Used $.75/1 recent printable
Stacked with 15% OFF Oscar Mayer P3 Protein Power Pack (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com

Bought Market Pantry Frozen Chicken $5.99

Bought 2 King’s Hawaiian Rolls $2.50 we are having Italian Beef Tonight

Used $1/2 coupon from the 4/13 SmartSource

Bought 3 Kellogg’s Mini Wheat $2.50

Used $3/3 printable
Stacked with 50% off Target Cartwheel coupon

Bought 2 Strawberries $1.50

Used 5% OFF Fresh Seasonal Berries; Excludes Cherries, Cranberries and Other Fruit Items (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com

Bought 5 lb Potatoes $1.99

Used $2/$5 Fresh Produce or Fruit Text RECIPE to 827438

Bought 1 Apple $.98 (OUCH!) needed a $.1 filler

Bought 2 Reddi Whips $1.99

Used 15% OFF Reddi-Wip, All Sizes (Target eCoupon) – Cartwheel.com
Stacked with $1.00/1 Reddi Wip

Bought 4 Market Pantry Canned Vegetables $.70

Used 2 $0.50/2 Market Pantry Canned Vegetables or Fruits, 14.5 oz or Larger (Target Coupon)

Bought 1 Nestle Cocoa $2.39

Bought Cherries $1.79 ( needed for cake)

Bought 2 Digiorno Pizzas $5.00

Used $2/2 recent printable
Stacked with $2/2 Target coupon recent printable
Used $10/$50 In Ad Coupon
Used $5 Gift Card from transaction #1
Paid $19.01 out of pocket

And here’s what I’m donating this week . . .

See all the deals at Target this week.

Filed Under: Shopping Trips, Supermarkets, Target

Tax Day Fun

April 15, 2014 By Laurie Leave a Comment

Did you get any tax day deals today? My buddy Shannon sent me the picture of her car full at Sonic, and when my afternoon carpool saw it they had to get in on the fun too.

It’s not too late to get some of the deals, so be sure to check the out over HERE before they end tonight!

Filed Under: Freebies, Hot Deals, Random Ramblings, Uncategorized

Phone Case Bargains from Amazon: As Low As $2.65, Shipped!

April 15, 2014 By Laurie 1 Comment

Amazon has some great prices on cell phone cases! Check out these fun options.

Pandamimi Hard Soft High Impact iPhone 4G Armor Case Skin Gel – Purple White Zebra Combo Only $2.65 Shipped!

Pandamimi Deluxe Black Chrome Bling Crystal Rhinestone Hard Case Skin Cover for Apple iPhone 4 4S 4G With Screen Protector and Stylus Only $3.06 Shipped!

Pandamimi Dark Blue White Zebra Combo Hard Soft High Impact Samaung Galaxy s3 i9300 Armor Case Skin Gel with free screen protector and stylus Only $2.91 Shipped!

Pandamimi ULAK Rose Pink White Zebra Combo Hard Soft High Impact iPhone 5 Armor Case Skin Gel with screen protector Only $4.53 Shipped!

Pandamimi Apple iPhone 5 5G Hard Hybrid Case Cover Rubberize Black/Purple Silicone Tuff, Screen Protector and Stylus Only $5.99 Shipped!

Pandamimi ULAK Hybrid High Impact Case Tribal Pink / Orange Silicone for iPhone 4 4S +Screen Protector +Stylus Only $5.99 Shipped!

See more Amazon Deals, and remember when you subscribe and save to 5 or more items in one month, you’ll also save an additional 15% on all of your subscribe and save purchases.

Remember that pricing on Amazon is subject to change at any time.

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