Frugal in Franklin

Philanthropic Friday

Who says you have to give million dollar endowments to be philanthropic?  Start where you are! 

Today’s suggestion is a pretty basic one.  Walgreens has free toothpaste this week:

$3 RR wyb Aquafresh Advanced Toothpaste at $3
-$1 off Aquafresh Advanced printable
-.75/1 Aquafresh Premium, SS 6/21

Toothpaste seems to be a constant need at Graceworks and other pantries and shelters.  That’s a shame since it is so easy to come by for free!  So pick up a tube while you’re out today or tomorrow and share it with someone in need.

As always, I pray that someone blesses you with a small act of kindness this week.

Thursday Around the Blogosphere

Grab a buy one salad or entrée, get one free coupon for Einstein Bagels by visiting Bargain Briana.

Shorts and swimsuits for $5 this weekend at Old Navy.  You can sweeten the deal at My Frugal Adventure.

CocoBonbons is having a big warehouse sale.  Get the details at Ms. Cheap.  Be sure to read about how you can get an even better deal by bringing donations for the GEAR Foundation.

Jenny at Southern Savers posted this great reminder about giving.

Super Doubles at Harris Teeter

 

Harris Teeter is trying a new promotion to end this month—Super Doubles. They will be doubling coupons up to $1.98. The most complete list of matchups that I could find is here. To view their complete ad for this week, go here.

 

 

One More Great Publix Deal

I just found another great deal at Publix, thanks to IheartPublix. Use this matchup to purchase 2 Lawry's Marinades:

Lawry's 30 Minutes Marinade, at $2.89
-.50/1 Lawry's Marinades RP 5/17

Then pair it up with this FLIP:

$2 off Beef or Chicken wyb 2 Lawry's Marinades

You will spend .89 for 2 bottles of marinade and $2 worth of chicken or beef!

 

 

My Publix Favorites for the Week of 6/24 to 6/30

There are lots of great deals this week at Publix. You can find a complete list of matchups at Southern Savers. If you prefer a printable list, check out Publix 4 Pennies.

 

Buy One Get One Deals

Curly's Chicken or Pork With BBQ Sauce, 18 oz at $5.69
-.50/1 off any Curly's BBQ printable (makes them $1.85)

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, 16 oz pkg, at $3.99
Free Oscar Mayer Franks home mailer
-$1/2 Oscar Mayer Franks printable
-$1 off OM Franks SS 4.19, 5/10, 6/21 or Kraft Food & Family June 09

Kraft Barbecue Sauce, at $1.39
-$1 off Kraft BBQ Sauce printable
-.75/1 Kraft BBQ Sauce SS 6/14 (.05 OVERAGE)

French's Classic Yellow Mustard Squeeze Bottle, 14-oz bot at $1.89
-.50/1 French's Classic Yellow Mustard SS 5/10, 6/21 or printable (.05 OVERAGE)

Post Cereal, Selects, Grape Nuts, Grape Nuts Flakes, or Trail Mix Crunch, at $3.99
-$1/2 Post Shredded Wheat, Grape Nuts or Raisin Bran SS 6/21

-$2 Trail Mix Crunch Printable FREE

Land O Lakes Spread, Fresh Buttery Taste, or Soft Margarine, at $1.89
$.55/1 off Land O Lakes Spread printable (.40 each)

Breyers Ice Cream, at $4.99
-$1/2 off Breyers RP 5/17
-$1.50/1 Breyer's "Family is its own Reward" booklet

Ragu Pasta Sauce, at $2.19
-$1/2 Ragu Pasta Sauce printable (IE) or printable (FF)
-.75/1 Ragu Sauce "Family is it's Own Reward" booklet

Nabisco Ritz Crackers, at $3.49
FREE Nabisco Wheat Thins Crackers Variety wyb (1) Ritz Crackers SS 5/17
-$1 off Ritz Crackers printable

Kotex Pantyliners, 40 to 64-ct pkg or Tampons, 18-ct pkg at $3.19
-$1.50/2 Kotex Lightdays printable
-$1.50/2 Kotex Tampons printable
-.75/1 off Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, 34ct+ SS 6/14
-$1 off Kotex Pads SS 6/14
-.75/1 off Kotex Security Tampons, 18ct+ SS 6/14r

Mangos at $1

Other Deals

Northwest Cherries $2.49lb
Baking Potatoes, 5 lb bag, $2.49 ea
-$2 off $5 in produce printable (Food Lion)

Sara Lee Desserts, 50% off
-$1 off Sara Lee Simple Sweets RP 4/19
-$1 off Sara Lee Simple Sweets Pie or Bites RP 6/07
-$1 off Sara Lee Cheesecake Item RP 5/17

Bertolli Skillet Dinner or Oven Bake Meals, $4.99 ea
-$1.25 off Bertolli Meals RP 6/07
-$1.50 off Bertolli Meals printable
-$2.50 off Bertolli Meals "Family is it's Own Reward" booklet

Maxwell House or Seattle's Best Coffee, $5.49 ea
-$2/2 Maxwell House printable
-$1.50 off Seattle's Best printable (limit reached)

-$1.75/1 Maxwell House 32 oz or larger Kraft Simply Delicious

In Ad Coupons

$2.50 Off GE Energy Smart Compact Fluorescent Lighting Product, up to 6 ct
-$1 off GE Lights SS 4/19 or April All You Mag. or printable

 

 

 

 

 

Special Offer on Avon Products

I received the following note from Erika this week:

I am offering all customers 50% off their skin care/perfume/makeup order and 20% off their jewelry/clothes/purses,etc order. Basically I'm selling everything at cost.

I'm not making any money on this (in fact I'll probably lose a little) but I'm trying to place a large order next week in order to get back on track.

Customers can go to www.youravon.com/erikarogers and shop there. Orders will need to placed by Thursday July 2nd. When checking out, the customers need to choose delivery via avon representative. Not Direct delivery.

I clarified with her that the 50% is good on all personal care items, including those that are on sale. I know all of us are used to getting most of our personal care products for free or close to free. On the other hand, if you have some Avon products you really prefer, this is a great time to stock up. In addition, you might be able to pick up some pampering products for gift baskets, teacher gifts, etc…

 

 

Price List Spreadsheet

One of my readers is looking for a price list in the form of a spreadsheet. For example, you track prices on peanut butter, sugar, and other staples at a variety of stores to find the best price. Does anyone out there have one they would like to share with the group? If so please let me know. If I'm lucky enough to get more than one, I will post multiple versions. Thanks for all the great resources that you share!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Totals 6/15 to 6/21

I used up some of my surplus this week. I spent lots at Aldi to purchase strawberries for the freezer and salmon for Father's Day. My hubby also found a great stash of day old breads and purchased quite a bit!

Publix

Publix Honey Wheat Bread $1.79

Free w/ Competitor's Q

 

Publix Lg Eggs 1 Dozen $1.39

Free w/ Competitor's Q

 

4 Yo-Plus $1.25 ea

-$1/1 IP (x4)

-$1/1 Yoplait w/ Purchase of NV Granola Bars

.25 ea

 

1 Nature Valley Granola Bar $3.19

-Free NV Granola Bar Kroger Q

 

2 Lucky Charms $1.99 ea

-.50/1 IP (x2)

.99 ea

 

4 Starbucks Ice Cream Pints $1.90 ea

-$1.50 IP (x4)

.40 ea

 

Old El Paso Dinner Kit $1.45

 

7/8 lbs. Ground Beef $2.43

-$1 off GB w/ purchase of Old El Paso

$1.43

 

2 Morningstar Veggie Burgers $1.90

-$1/1 IP (x2)

.90ea

 

3 Hebrew National Hot Dogs $2.49 ea

-$1/1 IP (x3)

$1.49 ea

 

2 Honey Maid Graham Crackers $2.00

-$1/1 IP (x2)

$1 ea

 

1.38 lbs of Red Seedless Grapes $2.33

2 Athena Cantaloupes $1.47 ea

-$2/5 Produce FLIP

$3.27

 

2 Sundown Vitamin D-400 $2.99 ea

-$6/2 Publix Q

Free (I blew it here, I could have stacked w/ 2 MQs for overage!)

 

3 Revlon Nail Clippers $1.49ea

-$2 Publix Q

.51 overage for each

 

3 Glade Plug Ins $1.99

-Free MQ (x3)

 

2 Sabra Hummus $2.50 ea

-$1.50 IP (x2)

$1 ea

 

DiGiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza $5

-$2 FLIP

-$1.50 MQ

 

-$5/$50 HG Hill Coupon

 

Total $20.61 (Retail $115.44 Savings 86%)

 

Aldi

 

 

9 lbs. of Strawberries $8.91

 

1 Gal. Milk $1.99

 

Sliced Cheddar $1.49

 

Brown Sugar $1.19

 

Crescent Rolls $1.49

 

Cherries $1.69

 

2 lbs. IQF Salmon (Wild Caught) $7.98

 

Total $26.66

 

 

Apple Market

 

Reduced Breads (sorry the receipt wasn't itemized)

 

Total $17.24

 

Grand Total $64.51 (Used $14.51 in Surplus, still have about $15)

 

HG Hill Saturday Super Sale

 

There are not a lot of weeklong specials to get excited about this week at Hills, but there is a great sale Saturday only.

Saturday Sale

Sirloin End Cut Pork Chops .99/lb. STOCKPILE

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $1.69/lb STOCKPILE

Strawberries $1.29/lb

Cantaloupe $1 ea

Best Choice Ice Cream ½ Gallon .99 ea STOCKPILE

These are my favorites, but you can see a complete ad here.

 

 

 

Stony River Coupons

 

Thanks to Alicia, who sent me this deal:

Not sure if you saw this but there was a $20 off two dinners purchased at Stony River. It was in the Life and Travel section page 8. It is good until 7-11.  I know it is a pricy place but for a special occasion $20 off is a good deal.

I agree! It can be hard to find discounts for a high end meal for special occasions. Enjoy!