Monday, January 30, 2012

FREE Intro to Couponing Class at the Moorhead Public Library Tonight!


If you've been wondering how you can learn more about the basics of couponing and saving money on groceries, come on over to the Moorhead Public Library tonight, January 30 from 6:30-8 for an Intro to Couponing presentation!  I'll be sharing the basics of coupons and grocery saving strategies, including time for questions.  I have so much fun talking about coupons and involving those in the audience.  The best part is answering your questions to help you save money.

No registration is required and it is FREE to attend!  Look forward to seeing many of you tonight!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Get Together + Get Organized Tonight!


If you are planning to join me and several others tonight to Get Together + Get Organized, here are some details for you:

We have a large room at Bethel Church (just behind the 25th St SunMart) from 5-9 PM tonight, Friday. Park in the main lot and use the southeast doors. There will be a sign directing you straight ahead then downstairs to room C. Come anytime or the whole time, it's up to you!

Get Together is FREE!

Anyone is welcome.

It will be casual. Bring a snack to share, bring a fast food dinner. It's up to you.

Bring your coupons. And scissors. :)

Bring your organizing tools. Need ideas? Read more on Coupon Organizing ideas here.

Get ideas from others. Meet others who share the love of a good deal.

I've heard from a few of you that have kids that would need to come. I understand. There's a good chance my baby will be joining us for some of the evening. Bring them with a book or DVD player. We'll be in a larger classroom, so there will be space for them.

Have more questions? Email me at fmcheapskate@gmail.com. See you tonight!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Ideas for Coupon Organization

Are you planning on joining me and several others as we “Get-Together + Get Organized” this Friday night? With this event coming up, I thought this would be a good time to talk about how we organize our coupons. I know I’ve used several different systems at different times in my life, and each way of doing it has its pros and cons. Here are just a few ideas to get you started.

Accordion File
Smead Expandable File
My mom had an accordion file for her coupons, and I’m guessing her mom did as well. This method is an oldie but a goodie. When I started clipping coupons and had a few too many to keep in my wallet, I started with an accordion file. When I started to outgrow it, I kept two; one for food and one for non-food items. The smallest accordion files are very inexpensive, showing up in the Target dollar spot several times a year, or just a few dollars in the office supply section of most any store.

Pros: Accordion files are inexpensive, easy to carry with you or keep in a purse, and don’t take long to set up or maintain. Choose to organize by category (grocery, dairy, meat, etc) or by brand name A-Z.

Cons: Accordion files are generally too small once you start clipping multiples of many coupons and you’re only able to see what you have by flipping through each category.
Alternately, some folks prefer to use a box, shoebox or other small bin that is larger than an accordion file, but still using the same method to organize them.

Binder Method
I love the binder method, because I love to see all of my coupons as I flip through. It's a great choice for organizing though it typically costs more and is more time and labor intensive to get set up. Using baseball card pages or other clear sheets (full or divided), individually cut coupons can be displayed singly so that you can see each coupon.



Pros: You are able to see each coupon individually and quickly access them. Easily store multiples of single coupons. It is also fast and easy to pull coupons that have expired.

Cons: Initially, this method can cost more if you have to purchase all the supplies. Filing coupons take more time, since you file each coupon individually. Binder usually needs to be carried separately or in its own bag.

No Cut Method
Many people prefer not to cut their coupons at all until they need them. You can do this by keeping your inserts whole, marking the date on the front and filing them by date. You can file them by date in file folders, folders in a binder, or even in zip top bags stored in a tote bag. There is very little time involved in filing your coupons, but more time involved in preparing for each shopping trip. When you’re ready to shop, use my weekly store deals posts to help you know what week to go to for the coupons you need. Otherwise, use a coupon database like the one at Money Saving Mom or Coupon Mom to find what week’s inserts you need for a certain coupon.

Pros: Easy, and fast to maintain. Inexpensive (depending on how you choose to file them), and possibly portable if you buy only one or a few inserts each week.

Cons: More time to prep for each shopping trip and clip coupons. Can be heavy or difficult to carry all the coupons with you to the store if you prefer to have them with you, and takes up even more space if you store several inserts for each week

What Works For Me... A Bag, A Binder and a Small Accordion File


When I started using coupons, the small accordion file was the best method for me, then I moved into a small box when I outgrew it.  My current method of organizing is the binder method, but I've downgraded from a huge 3" binder to a 1", which is working better for this season of life where I'm not using coupons as intensely.


My coupon binder and any uncut inserts all find a home in my coupon bag, which goes with me when I'm headed to the store.  My binder has tabbed dividers for each store, where store specific coupons are filed.  I also use full page sheet protectors for rebate forms.  Behind those, I have my coupons filed by category: produce, canned and boxed, breakfast, baking, dairy, etc.  The bag also has a pair of scissors and this week's sale flyers.

When I'm getting ready to shop, I clip any uncut coupons and pull coupons that I need from my binder.  I have a small accordion file (yes, it has seen better days :) with tabs for each store, and I keep all the coupons I plan to use for that shopping trip in that folder.  When I'm at the store, these are all the coupons I will need unless I come across an unadvertised sale or clearance item, which is why my coupon bag almost always comes along as well.
If I'm cutting or printing coupons and know that I'll want to use a specific coupon at a certain store, I just go ahead and file it there so I'll have it ready,  If I have to request a raincheck while I'm shopping, I keep it in that store's file with the coupon so it is ready to go next time I'm at that store.

What about you?  What is your favorite system for keeping track of your coupons and why?

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

SunMart Weekly Deals 1/22-1/28


SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Before you shop, check out the Our Family printables and the Nash Brothers printables!

Produce

Cucumbers $0.67

Green Peppers $0.67

Head Lettuce $0.99

Red Onions $0.99/lb

Avocado $1

Red or Green Grapes $1.59/lb

Oranges, 4 lb bag $3.99

Texas Red Grapefruit, 5 lb bag $3.99!


Grocery

Our Family Tuna, 2.6 oz $0.79
Use the $0.30 Our Family printable (may double to $0.60)
Final price: as low as $0.19!

Barilla Pasta, 12-16 oz $1.25
Use the $0.55 Barilla Whole Grain coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.25!

Chi Chi's Tortillas, 8-12 ct $1.39 (through 1/29)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.39!

Better Oats Oatmeal $1
Use the $1/3 printable
Final price: $0.67

Chi Chi's Salsa, 16 oz $2 (through 1/29)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1!

Our Family Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz $2.49
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $1.49!

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 10 ct $1.68 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Country Hearth 100% Whole Wheat Bread, 24 oz $2.89
Use the $0.55 coupons here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.89

Quaker Life or Cap'n Crunch Cereal $2

Quaker Chewy Bars, 5-8 ct $2.50

Use the $0.75/2 coupon from the 1/8 RP insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $2

Snacks and Drinks

Our Family Snack Crackers, 12 oz $1.50
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.50!

Pepsi Product 2 Liters $0.88 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies, 8.5-12.5 oz $1.49 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Keebler Crackers Right Bites, Cheez Its $1.99
Use the $1/2 crackers coupon from the 12/11 RP insert
Or the $1/2 Right Bites coupon from the 1/1 RP insert
Final price: $1.49!

Kettle Chips, 9 oz $2.49 (through 1/31)
Use the $1 coupon from the 1/8 RP insert
Final price: $1.49

M&aM’s Candies, 10.9-14 oz $1.99 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)

Our Family Water Bottles, 24 pack $2.99
Use the $0.50 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $1.99!

Traditional Medicinals Teas, 16 ct $3.99 (through 1/31)
Use the $1 coupon from the November issue of All You Magazine
Final price: $2.99!

Dairy

Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 6 oz $1
Use the $0.50/2 coupons from the 1/22 SS, here and here (all will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.50 each

Our Family Cookie Dough, 16-16.5 oz $1.79
Use the $0.80 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: $0.79!

Jell-O Gelatin, Pudding or Temptations, 3-6 ct $2.50
Use the $0.60 coupon here and from the 1/8 SS insert (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.50!

Our Family Cheese, 16 oz chunks or Shreds $3.79
Use the $0.60 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $2.79!
Like paying $1.40 for an 8 oz block or bag!

Meat

Our Family Roll Sausage, 16 oz $1.39!

Pork Roast $1.99/lb

Our Family Smokehouse Black Forest Ham $3.99/lb

Gold'n Plump Whole Chickens, 56 oz $4.50

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 3 lb bag $4.99

John Morrell Smoked Ham, 5 lb $8.99


Freezer

Our Family Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, 12 oz $1.59
Use the $0.60 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.59!

Nash Brother Trading Company Organic Waffles, 6 ct $1.99 (through 1/29)
Use the $1 Nash Brothers printable
Final price: $0.99!

Our Family Ice Cream, 56 oz $1.99
Use the $0.30 Our Family printable (may double to $0.60)
Final price: as low as $1.39!

Our Family Frozen Pizza, 21-24 oz $2.50 (through 1/29)
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $1.50!

Armour Meatballs, 14 oz $2.79
Use the $1/2 printable
Final price: $2.29

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $1.09
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: $0.09!

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal $1.13 (Regular Price)
Use the $0.55/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.63!

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, smallest bottle $1.23 (regular price)
Use the $0.50 printables here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $0.23!

Tabasco Sauce, 2 oz $1.79 (regular price)
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 5/1 RP insert (will double to $1)
Or the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.79

Monday, January 23, 2012

Cash Wise Weekly Deals 1/22-1/28


Fargo Moorhead Cash Wise locations double coupons everyday up to $1! Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value.  Cash Wise does not accept internet printable coupons for "Free" products. Read Cash Wise's full coupon policy here.

Heinz Ketchup, 40 oz FREE with $30 purchase and Cash Wise in store coupon!

Produce

Anjou Pears $0.98/lb

Blackberries, 5.6-6 oz $1.88

Fresh Express Salads, 9-12 oz $2

Navel Oranges, 4 lb $2.38

Organic Green Top Carrots, bunch $2.77

Idaho or Red Potatoes, 15 lb bag $3.98


Grocery

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouch, 2.6-5 oz $1
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/1 RP insert (will double to $1)
Final price: FREE!

Food Club Kidney Beans, 15 oz $0.50 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 4)

Hunt’s Tomatoes, 14.5 oz $1
Use the $0.40/2 printable (will double to $0.80/2)
Final price: $0.60

Hunt’s Pasta Sauce (24-26) and Snack Pack (4 ct) oz $1
Use the $2/10 Con Agra items Manufacturer’s coupon found in last week’s SunMart ad
Final price: $0.80!

Country Hearth Kid's Choice Whole Grain Bread, 24 oz $1.98
Use the $0.55 coupons here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Cash Wise White Bread $0.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Food Club Fruit Snacks, 4 ct $1.94

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $2.44
Use the $0.75/2 coupon from the 1/8 RP insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1.94

Quaker Life, Cap'n Crunch and Oatmeal Squares $2.22

Snacks and Drinks

Food Club Strawberry Twists, 16 oz $1

Meat

Sicilian Panko Crusted Pork Steak $1.98/lb

80% Lean Ground Beef, 3 lb chub $2.28/lb with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Gold'n Plump Chicken Leg Quarters, 4 lb $3.98

Valu Time Chicken Breast Tenderloins, 2.5 lb $4.98


Dairy

Chobani Greek Yogurt, 6 oz $1
Use the $0.30 printable (will double to $0.60)
Final price; $0.40!

Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 6 oz $1
Use the $0.50/2 coupons from the 1/22 SS, here and here (all will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.50 each

Food Club Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz $0.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Crystal Farms English Muffins, 6 ct $1

Food Club Whipping Cream or Half and Half, 8 oz $1

Food Club Taco Style Tortillas, 10 oz $1

Food Club Cheese Chunks, 8 oz $1.67


Household

Crest Toothpaste, 6.4 oz $1
Use the $0.75 coupon from the 1/1 PG insert (will double to $1)
Final price: FREE!
The ad notes that this price is "while supplies last"

Suave Shampoo and Conditioner, 22.5-30 oz $1.34
Use the Buy 2 Naturals, Get 1 FREE coupon from the 1/8 RP insert
Final price: $0.90 each!

Food Club Trash Bags, 15-30 ct $1

Paseo Bath Tissue, 12 ct 3 ply $4.50
Use the $1 coupon from the 10/23 RP insert
Final price: $3.50!

Freezer

Westpac Vegetables $1
Use the $0.35 coupon from the 12/4 SS insert (will double to $0.70)
Final price: $0.30!

Food Club Ice Cream, 56 oz $1.98

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $0.99 (Regular price)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

Brawny Paper Towels, Single Rolls $1.28 (Truckload Buy - End Date Unknown)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.28!

French's Yellow Mustard, 8 oz $1.45 (Regular price)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.45

Food Club Baking Soda, 16 oz $0.50! (through 1/31)

Zevia Soda $0.68 (through 2/4)

Skillet Helper Meals (select varieties) $0.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.80/4 printables here and here (will double to $1/4)
Or the $1/5 coupon from the 1/8 GM insert
Final price: as low as $0.73

Food Should Taste Good $1.94 (through 2/4)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.94 each!

Chi Chi's Salsa, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Kemps Cottage Cheese $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.55 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Coffee Mate Creamer, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.55 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98

C&H Powdered Sugar and Brown Sugar, 2 lb $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.40 printable (will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.18!

Full Circle Organic Tortilla Chips, 9 oz $1.49 (through 2/4)!

Cascade Fresh Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.50 (through 2/4)!

Full Circle Mac N Cheese, 7.25 oz $1.67 (through 2/4)

C&H Sugar, 4 lb $2.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

Whole Bone-In Pork Loin Pack (Center Cut Chops, Country Style Ribs and Loin End Roast) $1.98/lb (through 3/31)

73% Lean Ground Beef, 5 lb chub $2.38/lb (through 3/31)

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.67 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.67!

Shasta, 12 pack $2.88 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Paseo Bath Tissue, 3 ply $5.48 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $1 coupon from the 9/22 SS and 10/23 RP inserts
Final price: $4.48

Gold’n Plump Whole Rotisserie Chicken $5 (through 3/31)

Jack’s Pizza, 4 ct $9.88 (through 3/31)

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Weekend Coupon Preview


Look for a SmartSource and a Red Plum coupon insert this weekend in your Sunday Star Tribune papers. If you're not sure why I recommend buying the Star Tribune in our area, read more here.

There are several exciting coupons this weekend! My favorites are:
$0.40/1 Wolf Brand Chili
$0.55 off Velveeta (very rare!)
and plenty more...

For the full preview, head to the Sunday Coupon Preview!

Monday, January 16, 2012

SunMart Deals 1/15-1/21


SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Before you shop, check out the Our Family printables and the Nash Brothers printables!

Produce

First lb Bananas FREE with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer!

Jumbo Navel Oranges $0.99/lb

Local Red Potatoes, 5 lb bag $1.47!

Whole Carrots, 2 lb bag $1.49!

Pom Wonderful Juice, 16 oz $2.50

Use the $1 coupons from the 12/4 and 1/8 SS inserts
Final price: $1.50!

Yellow Onions, 3 lb bag $1.99!

Grocery

Ortega Taco Seasoning $0.79
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.29 each!

Ortega Diced Jalapenos, 4 oz $0.99
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.49!

Our Family Oatmeal, 16 oz $0.98
Use the $0.20 Our Family printable (may double to $0.40)
Final price: as low as $0.58!

Hunt’s Tomatoes $1
Use the $0.40/2 printable (will double to $0.80/2)
Final price: $0.60

Ortega Refried Beans, 16 oz $1.29
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.79

Hunt’s Pasta Sauce, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Rotel and Snack Pack Puddings $0.80 when you buy 10 participating Con Agra items and use the in ad Manufacturer’s coupon

Ortega Taco Sauce, 8 oz $1.69
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1.19

Ortega Salsa, 16 oz $1.99
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/15 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1.49

Snacks and Drinks

Our Family Graham Crackers, 14.4 oz $1.50
Use the $0.70 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.50!

Old Orchard 100% Apple Juice, 64 oz $2
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1!

Nabisco Snackwell’s Cookies $2
Use the $2/3 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert
Final price: $1.33!

Hi-C Juice Boxes, 10 pack $1.67

Our Family Coffee, 10.3-13 oz $3.99
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $2.99

Dairy

Our Family Break N Bake Cookies, 18 oz $1.39
Use the $0.80 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.39!

Dannon and Activia Yogurt, 4 packs and Danimals 6 ct $2
Use the $1 Activia coupon from the 1/15 SS
Final price: $1!

Our Family String Cheese, 12 oz $3.49
Use the $1 Our Family printable
Final price: $2.49

Chobani Greek Yogurt, 32 oz $4.49
Use the $0.50 printable (may double to $1)
Final price: $3.49

Meat

Hormel Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast $1.99/lb!

Our Family Sliced Bacon, 16 oz $3

Our Family Smokehouse Summer Sausage, 12 oz $3


Freezer

Flav-R-Pac Vegetables, 16 oz $1
Use the $0.35 coupon from the 12/4 SS insert (will double to $0.70)
Final price: $0.30!

Household

Era Detergent, 50 oz $2.49 with coupon from the SunMart Warm up Winter Coupon Flyer (Limit 1)
Stack with the $0.50 coupon from the 10/16 PG insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.49!

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $1.09
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 10/16 SS insert (will double to $0.99)
Or the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

Mom's Best Naturals Oatmeal $1.13 (Regular Price)
Use the $0.55/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.63!

Frank's Red Hot Sauce, smallest bottle $1.23 (regular price)
Use the $0.50 printables here and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $0.23!

Tabasco Sauce, 2 oz $1.79 (regular price)
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 5/1 RP insert (will double to $1)
Or the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.79

HOT! $20 to Overstock.com for only $5!


Get a $20 voucher to Overstock.com for $5 this morning on Tippr, a daily deals site!

Head to Tippr and sign up for an account, where you'll get a $5 credit if you're a new member.  Purchase the $20 Overstock.com deal for $10, after your credit it will only cost $5! Fabulous deal!

Update: Tippr has changed the terms of this offer.  Credits can no longer be applied toward this deal. Still a great deal, but not quite as good!  

$25 for 1 Hour Massage at Bella Vita in Fargo!


Get a 1 Hour Massage at Bella Vita Massage for $25 today at Save Coin! If you're interested, I would hurry. Massage deals have sold out very quickly in the past!

Cash Wise Deals 1/15-1/21


Fargo Moorhead Cash Wise locations double coupons everyday up to $1! Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value.  Cash Wise does not accept internet printable coupons for "Free" products. Read Cash Wise's full coupon policy here.

Fresh Express Salad Blends, 4.5-12 oz FREE with $30 purchase and Cash Wise in store coupon!

Produce

Grapefruit $0.68/lb

Yellow Onions, $0.78/lb


Broccoli Slaw, 12 oz $1.50
Use the $0.55/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $1!

Fresh Pineapple $2.48

Fresh Clementines, 5 lb box $4.88

Grocery

Food Club Tomato and Chicken Noodle Soup $0.29 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Canned Vegetables $0.40 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Canned Sauerkraut $0.48 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Pizza Sauce, 15 oz $0.48 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Baking Soda, 16 oz $0.50! (through 1/31)

Food Club Pasta with Meat $0.58 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Hot Sauce, 6 oz $0.68! (through 1/31)

Skillet Helper Meals (select varieties) $0.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.80/4 printables here and here (will double to $1/4)
Or the $1/5 coupon from the 1/8 GM insert
Final price: as low as $0.73

Food Club Canned Chicken, 5 oz $0.88 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Chili with Beans, 15 oz $0.88 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Prego, 23.6-24 oz $1.38
Use the $1/2 and $1/3 coupons from the 1/8 SS insert
Final price: as low as $0.88

Country Hearth Split Top Bread, 24 oz $1.88 with the Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 2)
Use the $0.55 coupons from the 11/13 SS insert, here and here (all will double to $1)
Final price: $0.88!

Food Club Baked Beans, 28 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Tomatoes, 28-29 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Tomato or Vegetable Juice, 46 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Solid Tuna in Water, 5 oz $0.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Chi Chi's Salsa, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

La Choy Asian Sauces, 10-12 oz or Chow Mein Noodles, 5 oz $1

Food Club Canned Fruit, 29-30 oz $1.38 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Bear Creek Soup Mix $2.44 when you buy 2 with Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 2)
Use the $1 coupon from the 10/23 SS insert
Final price: $1.44

Food Club Potato Sticks, 7 oz can $1.48 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

Snacks and Drinks

Food Club Coffee, 10.3-13 oz $2.98 when you buy 10 participating Food Club items with Cash Wise in store coupon

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.30
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.30

Meat

Little Sizzlers, 12 oz $0.88 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.88/lb

Gold'n Plump Thighs and Drumsticks, 24 oz $2
No Gold'n Plump coupons this month?!? Still an ok price, but if you have any $1 coupons from last month, use them on this sale!

Food Club Bacon, 12-16 oz $2.98

Dairy

Food Club Biscuits, 8.5 oz 3/$1 when you buy 3 with Cash Wise in store coupon

Food Club Dozen Large Eggs $0.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Coffee Mate Creamer, 16 oz $1.98 (through 3/31)
Use the $0.55 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98

Kemps Cottage Cheese $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.55 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Frigo String Cheese, 12 oz $2.98
Use the $0.55 coupon from the 10/2 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

Crystal Farms Cheese, 7-8 oz $2

Kemps Orange Juice, 1 Gallon $3.48 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Natural and Organic

Food Should Taste Good $1.94 (through 2/4)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.94 each!

Full Circle Mac N Cheese, 7.25 oz $1.67 (through 2/4)

Freezer

Smart Ones Classic Entrees $1.67
Use the $3/10 coupon from the 8/7 SS insert and here
Or the $1/5, $2/8 or $5/12 printables
Or the $1/5 printable
Final price: as low as $1.25 each

Food Club Thin Crust Pizzas Buy One at $4.38, Get One FREE with Cash Wise in store coupon
Final price: $2.19 each!

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $0.99 (Regular price)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

Brawny Paper Towels, Single Rolls $1.28 (Truckload Buy - End Date Unknown)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.28!

French's Yellow Mustard, 8 oz $1.45 (Regular price)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.45

Zevia Soda $0.68 (through 2/4)

C&H Powdered Sugar and Brown Sugar, 2 lb $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.40 printable (will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.18!

Full Circle Organic Tortilla Chips, 9 oz $1.49 (through 2/4)!

Cascade Fresh Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.50 (through 2/4)!

C&H Sugar, 4 lb $2.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

Whole Bone-In Pork Loin Pack (Center Cut Chops, Country Style Ribs and Loin End Roast) $1.98/lb (through 3/31)

73% Lean Ground Beef, 5 lb chub $2.38/lb (through 3/31)

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.67 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.67!

Shasta, 12 pack $2.88 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Paseo Bath Tissue, 3 ply $5.48 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $1 coupon from the 9/22 SS and 10/23 RP inserts
Final price: $4.48

Gold’n Plump Whole Rotisserie Chicken $5 (through 3/31)

Jack’s Pizza, 4 ct $9.88 (through 3/31)

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Weekend Coupon Preview



Look for just 1 SmartSource coupon insert this weekend in your Sunday papers. If you're not sure why I recommend buying the Star Tribune in our area, read more here.

There are several exciting coupons this weekend! My favorites are:
$0.55/2 Kraft Cheese
$5 off Purina One Beyond Dog Food
$1 off Stonyfield or Activia 4 pack

For the full preview, head to the Sunday Coupon Preview!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Hockey Fest and Fargo Force Kid's Night Jan 16th!


If you're looking for free fun on Monday, January 16th when the kids are out of school, look no further. Fargo Parks is hosting Hockey Fest from 1:30-5 PM and there will be lots of free and fun events for kids!  Free t-shirts, carnival rides, a movie with FREE popcorn and Pepsi at 1:45 on the ice and FREE open skate at 3:45!


Then stick around for Stop-n-Go Kids Rule Night!  Pick up a FREE kids voucher at Stop N Go ahead of time for the 7:05 PM game vs. Sioux Falls Stampede. The first 300 kids get Fargo Force player cards!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Cash Wise Deals 1/8-1/14


Fargo Moorhead Cash Wise locations double coupons everyday up to $1! Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value.  Cash Wise does not accept internet printable coupons for "Free" products. Read Cash Wise's full coupon policy here.

Del Monte Fruit Bowls, 4 pack Diced Peaches, Mandarin Oranges or Cherry Mixed Fruit FREE with $30 purchase and Cash Wise in store coupon!

Produce

Anjou Pears $0.98/lb

Harvest Club Russet Potatoes, 5 lb bag $1.48 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Mannn's Vegetable Blends, 12 oz $1.98

Use the $0.55 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Organic Braeburn Apples $1.68/lb!

Naked Juice $2.98
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $1.98

Fresh Blueberries, pint $2.50

Grocery

Barilla Pasta, 12-16 oz $1.22
Use the $0.55 Whole Grain coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.22!

Starkist Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz can $0.67 with Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 3)

Food Club Spaghetti Sauce, 26.5 oz $0.80!

Country Hearth English Muffin Bread, 1 lb $1.98

Use the $0.55 coupons from the 11/13 SS insert, here and here (all will double to $1)
Final price: $0.98!

Snacks and Drinks

Ocean Spray Juice Cocktails Buy One at $2.98, Get One FREE with Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 1 Free)
Stack with the $1/2 coupon from the October issue of many magazines (Shape, Fitness, Weight Watchers, Women's Day, Good Housekeeping, Better Homes and Gardens)
Final price: $0.99 each!

Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite 6 pack 24 oz bottles $2.49 each when you buy 4 with the coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer

Meat

Farmland Bone-In Pork Sirloin Chops $1.98/lb

Whole Bone-In Pork Loin Pack (Center Cut Chops, Country Style Ribs and Loin End Roast) $1.98/lb (through 3/31)

Hormel Natural Lunch Meat or Chicken Strips, 6-8 oz $3
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $0.50 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $2!

73% Lean Ground Beef, 5 lb chub $2.38/lb (through 3/31)

Valu Time Chicken Breast, 2.5 lb bag $3.88 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Gold’n Plump Whole Rotisserie Chicken $5 (through 3/31)

Dairy

Yoplait Yogurt Cups $0.60
Use the $0.40/6 coupon from the 1/8 GM insert and here (both will double to $0.80/6)
Or the $0.50/8 printable (will double to $1/8)
Final price: $0.46 each
Plus, get a $2 Catalina Coupon when you buy 20 or more Yoplait cups, 4-6 oz

Deal Idea:
Buy 20 Yoplait cups
Use 2 $0.40/6 coupons and 1 $0.50/8 coupon
Pay $9.40, get a $2 Catalina coupon
Final price: $0.37 each!

Jell-O Temptations, 3-6 ct Gelatin or Pudding $2.88
Use the $0.60 coupon from the 1/8 SS insert (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.88!

Food Club Yogurt, 32 oz $1.98

Kemps Half & Half, 32 oz $1.98


Food Club Butter, 1 lb $1.98 with coupon from the Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings coupon mailer (Limit 2)

Simply Orange Juice, 59 oz $2.44

Food Club Cottage Cheese, 24 oz $2.68 with Cash Wise in store coupon (Limit 2)


Natural and Organic

Zevia Soda $0.68 (through 2/4)

Food Should Taste Good $1.94 (through 2/4)

Use the $1.50/2 printable
Final price: $1.19 each!

Full Circle Organic Tortilla Chips, 9 oz $1.49 (through 2/4)!

Cascade Fresh Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.50 (through 2/4)!


Freezer

Old Orchard Grape, Pineapple or Orange Juice, 12 oz concentrate $1.67
Use the Buy One, Get One FREE printable
Final price: $0.85 each!

Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers and Entrees $2.50
Use the $1 Steamers printable
Final price: $1.50

Bernatello’s Good’n Garlic or Traditions Pizza $3.34

Jack’s Pizza, 4 ct $9.88 (through 3/31)

Ongoing Deals

Nesquik Pouches $0.99 (Regular price)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $0.99)
Final price: FREE!

Brawny Paper Towels, Single Rolls $1.28 (Truckload Buy - End Date Unknown)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: $0.28!

French's Yellow Mustard, 8 oz $1.45 (Regular price)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.45

C&H Powdered Sugar and Brown Sugar, 2 lb $1.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.40 printable (will double to $0.80)
Final price: $1.18!

C&H Sugar, 4 lb $2.98 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: $1.98!

LaCroix Sparkling Water, 12 pack $3.67 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1 printable
Final price: $2.67!

Shasta, 12 pack $2.88 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)

Paseo Bath Tissue, 3 ply $5.48 (Truckload Buy - end date unknown)
Use the $1 coupon from the 9/22 SS and 10/23 RP inserts
Final price: $4.48

Sunday, January 8, 2012

FREE and Cheap Personalized Photo Calendar Options!


Vistaprint is offering a FREE Wall Calendar, with shipping starting at around $5! (Through 1/11)


Or, choose a FREE Desk Calendar, which ships for only around $3!


Or, get a $1 Desk Calendar from Ink Garden when you use coupon code DESKSP! Personalize and get it shipped for only $1 plus shipping of $4.99. Additional calendars ship for $1.99!

1/8 Star Tribune: Target Coupons!


For those of you that bought the Sunday Star Tribune today, check page A7 for 4 Target coupons!  These can be stacked with Manufacturer's coupons for additional savings!

Thanks, Julie!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Cash Wise 8 Weeks of Savings Coupon Mailer

Look what came in the mail today!

Look forward to weekly deal matchups including these new Cash Wise coupons soon!

January + February Swap Dates


January and February Coupon Swap dates are scheduled!

Join me on January 21st and February 25th for our next Get Together + Coupon Swaps.

We will meet in the Food Court at West Acres Mall in Fargo from 10 AM - Noon both days. A swap is a totally informal gathering of coupon friendly folks looking to find some coupons they can use, get organized or just meet other couponers.  Bring coupons if you have some to share, we send them around the table taking what we can use and leaving the rest.  If you don't have coupons to share, but would like to come you are certainly welcome!  There are plenty of coupons to go around!

Also, if you have expired coupons bring them!  We collect them and turn them in to a nursing home in the area that collects, clips and sends them overseas to our troops and their families who can use them up to 6 months after the expiration date!

If you're looking for certain coupons, leave a comment on the Coupon Trades Page so others can help you out if they can!  See you then!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Get Together + Get Organized!


It's a New Year, and in case you didn't notice, half of our coupon stash expired on 12/31! It was mentioned on the FM Cheapskate Facebook page last fall that we should have some kind of coupon organization retreat, kind of like the way that scrapbookers have scrapbook retreats. I laughed at first, then thought that I wouldn't mind a few hours in a row that were dedicated only to getting my coupon stash cleaned out and organized.


Thanks to reader Stacy, we are making it happen! We have reserved a room at Bethel Church (near SunMart in south Fargo) on Friday Night, January 27th from 5-9 PM. There is no cost to you to come and get organized. On the plus side, you'll have an opportunity to do it while meeting new coupon friends as well!

This is a casual thing.  Come and go as you need to.   Bring a snack to share if you'd like!  Be sure to bring your scissors and preferred method of organizing!  For those of you that are looking for the best method of organizing, I will post a series of coupon organization ideas for you in the weeks before the event to help you get started.

RSVP here or by emailing me at fmcheapskate@gmail.com. No RSVP is necessary, but it will help me plan accordingly if you are able to. See you January 27th!

Pantry Challenge: A How To Guide


It's that time of year again, time for another Pantry Challenge!  I'm joining with Jessica over at Good Cheap Eats for a month long Pantry Challenge.  Intentionally eating from your pantry or freezer for a period of time is a great way to use up what you have in the pantry or freezer, try new recipes, save money in your grocery budget and make the most of the grocery money you've already spent. Convinced? Maybe, but how does go about starting a Pantry Challenge?

Decide the length of time
A week, a month, even one meal per week from your pantry will help you use up odds and ends items and save money in the process.

Inventory the Pantry (or Freezer)
What ingredients do you have on hand to use up? What is laying on the bottom of your chest freezer that you completely forgot about? I keep a small whiteboard on the side of my fridge with a list of the items in the basement chest freezer. I try to write things on it before I take them down to the freezer and erase them when I bring them up to use. This helps me immensely when it comes to pantry cooking, because the list is already made.

Check the Sale Ads and Coupon Match ups
What fresh items are on sale? If you know that you're one ingredient shy of a batch of chili, is that ingredient on sale this week? Eating from the pantry doesn't mean I stop buying altogether during that time period. Not only will I still buy milk and fresh produce, I'll still stock up on items that are at their lowest prices. I still manage to spend less overall than other times because I'm planning meals around items I already have on hand.

Make Your Meal Plan
When I do this step, I'm often surprised by how many meals I can plan without much effort based on what I already have! I try to plan meals around ingredients I already have on hand, thus using it up and saving money on my grocery list. I'll then buy only the fresh items I need or that one or two last ingredients to make the meal I have chosen. I have found Allrecipe's Ingredient Search to be particularly helpful with this. You can type in several search terms of ingredients you have on hand and it will give you lists of recipes with those items!

Add meals to the Calendar
Assigning meals to calendar days is the last step of the planning process. On a day that you'll be out, choose a meal that can go in the crockpot. If you have a short dinner time on a certain day of the week, don't plan an elaborate meal. Don't plan a meal on birthday or days you plan to eat out. The calendar can be a guide, but with room for last minute switches if needed!

Here are links to some more resources on Pantry Challenges, Meal Planning and more:
Good Cheap Eats explains more on what a Pantry Challenge is and why it can be worthwhile
Good Cheap Eats also has information on month long meal planning and links to lots of recipes
No Ordinary Moments has an editable month long meal planning calendar for your personal use (Thanks, Stacy!)

Plus, just for fun check out this sweet Magnetic Menu Planning Board that I pinned on Pinterest!  I'd love to make one of these one day!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

SunMart Warm Up Winter Coupon Flyer


Look what I found in my Sunday Fargo Forum (from 1/1)! A SunMart coupon flyer called "Warm Up Winter with 8 Weeks of Savings." Did anyone receive this in the mail or have you seen them in stores?

These coupon sheets are great because they are store coupons, meaning you can "stack" them with Manufacturer's coupons for even more savings!  I'll do my best to include them in upcoming SunMart store deals.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Dunn Brothers: $2 Specialty Coffees through 10 AM tomorrow 1/3!


Tomorrow before 10 AM, head out to your favorite Dunn Bros location for a $2 12 or 16 oz Specialty Drink! No coupon is necessary!

Yeah for a deal on good coffee! :)

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Caribou: BOGO Today with Coupon!


Caribou Coffee is offering Buy One, Get One FREE drinks today 1/1 when you show this coupon printed or on your mobile phone!

Weekend Coupon Preview



Look for 4 coupon inserts this weekend in your Star Tribunes, 2 SmartSource inserts, a RedPlum and a P&G insert. Wahoo! I forgot how much fun New Year's paper is. The inserts are usually packed with coupons!

If you're not sure why I recommend buying the Star Tribune in our area, read more here.

For the full preview, head to the Sunday Coupon Preview!