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CVS Shopping List 5/26 – 6/1/13

Carrie Rocha — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:56:39 +0000

Head to CVS this week to get lotion for only $0.57 and deodorant for only $1 in addition to the two freebies you can snag – Kotex products and candy. You can also find a great deal on Starbucks K-Cups and Multi-Grain Cheerios after coupons.

Lastly, quite a few coupons expire before Friday (5/31), so be sure to check out this list and highlight the deals you are interested in sooner rather than later.

If you’re new to CVS, your first step is to learn the ins and outs of the Extra Bucks program and learn how to read this shopping list. For those who use reusable bags, you may want to buy a green bag tag.

And if you regularly purchase beauty products at CVS, I recommend enrolling in the CVS Extra Care Beauty Club, which is free to join. As a member, you will receive $3 Extra Bucks on your birthday in addition to other opportunities for free Extra Bucks. Read this post to find out more.

Another great program CVS has recently rolled out is the Pharmacy & Health Rewards program, which will help you earn free Extra Bucks when you fill or refill prescriptions at any CVS store. You can read this post to find out more.

Remember that this is a starting list of deals for the week. We will update this list as readers leave comments with bargains they found at their local store, we get emails with deal ideas or we read about other deals across the blogosphere. Items that are added throughout the week will be noted as NEW. Items whose final price changes as a result of a new or modified coupon scenario will be noted as UPDATED. At least once this week we will send out a reminder to come back and check this list for the hottest new deals.

Your turn: What other deals did you find this week at CVS?

Week-Long Extra Buck Deals

Buy 1 Mars Chocolate Singles (1.08-2.15 oz.) for $0.75, Get $0.75 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Spend $0.75, get $0.75 Extra Bucks back
Final price: Free after Extra Bucks

Buy 1 U by Kotex Liners (56-60 ct.), Pads (14-18 ct.) or Tampons (18 ct.) for $3.99, Get $1 Extra Buck (Limit 1)
$2/1 Kotex U Items CVS printable
Plus, use:
$1/1 Kotex U Pads or Tampons printable
Spend $0.99, get $1 Extra Buck back
Final price: Free after coupons and Extra Buck

Buy 2 John Frieda Hair Color or Hair Care, Biore, Jergen’s or Curel Products (excludes clearance), Get $5 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)

Biore
$1/1 Biore Acne Clearing Scrub 4.5 oz. printable

Curel
$1.05/1 Curel Moisturizer 7.5 oz.+ (SavingsClub Members)
$1/1 Curel Foot Therapy Cream printable

Jergen’s
$3/2 Jergens Natural Glow Body Moisturizer AND Jergens Natural Glow Face Daily Moisturizer Sunscreen (excluding 2 oz. Body Moisturizer) from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$1/1 Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer (excluding 2 oz. Body Moisturizer) from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$1.50/1 Jergen’s Crema Body Collection 8 oz.+ printable
$1.05/1 Jergen’s Daily Moisture or Daily Moisture Fragrance Free Moisturizer 10 oz.+ (SavingsClub Members)
up to $0.75/1 Jergen’s Original Scent Cherry-Almond Moisturizer 10 oz.+ cash back via Ibotta app

John Frieda
$5/1 John Frieda Precision Foam Colour printable
$3/2 John Frieda Hair Care or Colour Items printable after taking a survey

***Deal idea***
Buy 2 Jergens Original Scent Lotion (10 oz.) for $4.49 each (based on online price)
Use two $1.05/1 Jergen’s Daily Moisture or Daily Moisture Fragrance Free Moisturizer 10 oz.+ (SavingsClub Members)
Spend $6.88, get $5 Extra Bucks back
Plus, get up to $0.75/1 Jergen’s Original Scent Cherry-Almond Moisturizer 10 oz.+ cash back via Ibotta app
Final price: $0.57 each after coupons, Extra Bucks and cash back

Buy 2 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Deodorant (excludes twin pack) for 2/$6, Get $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Spend $5.00, get $3 Extra Bucks back
Final price: $1.00 each after coupons and Extra Bucks

Buy 3 Kellogg’s Special K Crackers or Cracker Chips (4-8 oz.) for 3/$9, Get $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Special K Crackers and/or Chips 3.48 oz.+ from 5/5 Red Plum insert (limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip)
$1.50/1 Kellogg’s Product printable for 1,000 Kellogg’s Family Rewards points
$0.70 Kellogg’s Special K Cracker Chips or Popcorn Chips 3 oz.+ printable after registering
$0.70/1 Kellogg’s Special K Cracker Chips or Popcorn Chips 3 oz.+ printable after registering
Spend as little as $6.90, get $3 Extra Bucks back
Final price: As low as $1.30 each after coupons and Extra Bucks

Buy 2 CVS Towelettes or Facial Cleansers (prices start at $2.99 – based on online prices), Get $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
Spend as little as $5.98, get $3 Extra Bucks back
Final price: As low as $1.49 each after Extra Bucks

Buy $10+ of CoverGirl Face, Eye, Lip or Outlast Nail Cosmetics (excludes clearance), Get $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$2/1 CoverGirl Outlast Lipcolor, Outlast Smoothwear or Outlast Double Lipshine (excludes trial/travel size) from 5/12 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day)
$2/1 CoverGirl LashBlast Mascara or Eye Shadow (excludes trial/travel size) from 4/28 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day) (exp 5/31)
$3/2 CoverGirl Products (excludes accessories and trial/travel size) from 5/12 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day)
$3/2 CoverGirl Nail Products (excludes trial/travel size) from 4/28 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day) (exp 5/31)
$1/1 CoverGirl Product (excludes accessories and trial/travel size) from 5/12 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day)
$1/1 CoverGirl Outlast 3-in-1 printable
$1/1 CoverGirl Blast Flipstick printable after registering

***Deal idea***
Buy 3 CoverGirl Eye Enhancers for $3.99 each (based on online price)
Use one $3/2 CoverGirl Products (excludes accessories and trial/travel size) from 5/12 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day)
Use one $1/1 CoverGirl Product (excludes accessories and trial/travel size) from 5/12 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day)
Spend $7.97, get $3 Extra Bucks back
Final price: $1.66 each after coupons and Extra Bucks

Buy 3 Kellogg’s Special K Cereal (11.2-19.5 oz.) or Bars (5-10 ct.) for 3/$9, Get $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Special K Cereals 11 oz.+ from 5/5 Red Plum insert (limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Special K Cereal Bars, Pastry Crisps and/or Granola Bars 5 ct.+ from 5/5 Red Plum insert (limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip)
$1.50/1 Kellogg’s Product printable for 1,000 Kellogg’s Family Rewards points
$1.50/1 Kellogg’s Cereal 8.7 oz.+ printable for 1,000 Kellogg’s Family Rewards points
$1/2 Kellogg’s FiberPlus Bars or Special K Bars printable
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 10 oz.+ printable
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 10 oz.+ printable after registering
$1/3 Kellogg’s Cereals 11.2 oz.+ printable after registering
Spend as little as $8.00, get $3 Extra Bucks back
Final price: As low as $1.67 each after coupons and Extra Bucks (even better if you have enough points in your Kellogg’s Family Rewards account)

Buy $10+ of L’Oreal Cosmetics, Get $3 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$4/1 L’Oreal Infallible Never-Fail 24HR 2-Step Lipcolour from 4/28 Red Plum insert
$2/1 L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product (excludes Magic Perfecting Base 0.17 fl. oz. mini size) from 5/19 Red Plum insert
$2/1 L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product (excludes Magic Perfecting Base 0.17 fl. oz. mini size) from 4/14 Red Plum insert
$1/1 L’Oreal Lip Product from 4/28 Red Plum insert
$2/1 L’Oreal Product printable after registering (new registrants only)
$1/1 L’Oreal Product printable
$1/1 L’Oreal Eye Item printable

***Deal idea***
Buy 2 L’Oreal Eye Shadow for $5.49 each (based on online price)
Use two $2/1 L’Oreal Product printable after registering (new registrants only)
Spend $6.98, get $3 Extra Bucks back
Final price: $1.99 each after coupons and Extra Bucks

Buy 1 Any Schick Cartridges (excludes clearance), Get $5 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$4/1 Schick Hydro Silk Refill from 5/12 Smart Source insert (no cash back if coupon value exceeds purchase price)
$2/1 Schick Quattro Titanium Refill from 5/19 Smart Source #1 insert (no cash back if coupon value exceeds purchase price)
$2/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill from 5/12 Smart Source insert (no cash back if coupon value exceeds purchase price)
$2/1 Schick Intuition Razor or Refill from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$2/1 Schick Quattro for Women Razor, Bikini Trimmer or Refill from 5/12 Smart Source insert
$2/1 Schick Hydro Refill from 4/21 Smart Source insert (no cash back if coupon value exceeds purchase price)
$1/1 Schick Razor, Refill or Disposable (excludes 2 ct.) from 4/21 Smart Source insert

***Deal idea***
Buy 1 Schick Hydro 3 Cartridges (4 ct.) for $9.49 (based on online price)
Use $2/1 Schick Hydro Refill from 4/21 Smart Source insert (no cash back if coupon value exceeds purchase price)
Spend $7.49, get $5 Extra Bucks back
Final price: $2.49 after coupon and Extra Bucks

Buy $15+ of Any Veet Products (excludes clearance), Get $5 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$5/1 Veet Easy Wax Starter Kit printable
$2/1 Veet Product printable after registering
$2/1 Veet Product printable (Facebook offer)

***Deal idea***
Buy 3 Veet Gentle Lotion (6.76 oz.) for $6.49 each (based on online price)
Use two $2/1 Veet Product printable after registering
Use one $2/1 Veet Product printable (Facebook offer)
Spend $13.47, get $5 Extra Bucks back
Final price: $2.82 each after coupons and Extra Bucks

Buy 2 Neutrogena Cosmetics (excludes clearance), Get $6 Extra Bucks (Limit 1)
$3/2 Neutrogena Cosmetics Products from 5/5 Smart Source insert (exp 5/31)
$1/1 Neutrogena Cosmetics Product from 5/5 Smart Source insert (exp 5/31)
$2/1 Neutrogena Cosmetic Item printable
$2/2 Neutrogena Products printable
$1/1 Neutrogena Lip or Eye Item printable

***Deal idea***
Buy 2 Neutrogena Moistureshine Lip for $7.99 each (based on online price)
Use two $2/1 Neutrogena Cosmetic Item printable
Spend $11.98, get $6 Extra Bucks back
Final price: $2.99 each after coupons and Extra Bucks

View the entire shopping list

CVS Shopping List 5/26 – 6/1/13 is a post from Pocket Your Dollars®.

Walgreens Shopping List 5/26 – 6/1/13

Carrie Rocha — Sat, 25 May 2013 16:25:57 +0000

If you’re new to Walgreens shopping, then learn how the Balance Rewards Program works. Plus, learn how the Register Rewards program works and learn how to read this shopping list. Don’t forget that some other stores will accept Register Rewards like a manufacturer’s coupon. Also, it’s a good idea to print out Walgreens’ official coupon policy and keep it with you in case an issue comes up at checkout.

This is a starting list of deals for the week and is not a comprehensive list of every sale item and its coupons, but just the best deals (things at prices I’d actually pay). We will update this list as readers leave comments with bargains they found at their local store, we get emails with deal ideas or we read about other deals across the blogosphere. Items that are added throughout the week will be noted as NEW. Items whose final price changes as a result of a new or modified coupon scenario will be noted as UPDATED. At least once this week, we will send out a reminder to come back and check this list for the hottest new deals.

Walgreens is the one store where an advertised sale like “2/$4” usually requires you to buy two products. The first one rings at full price and the second product will ring at a lesser price to bring the total to $4, using our example. If you ever question whether you need to buy two to receive a sale price, ask the cashier to scan one item for you. If it rings at full price, then you know you need to buy two products. If it rings at the sale price, then you don’t.

Your turn: What other deals did you find this week at Walgreens?

2-Day Sale (Sunday and Monday only)

Doritos or Lay’s Chips (9.5-11.5 oz.) $1.99
$0.50/1 Doritos Jacked Spicy Chipotle BBQ Chips 10 oz. (Ibotta)
Final price: $1.49 after cash back

Nice! Purified Water (24 pk.) $1.99

Coca-Cola Products (12 pk.) 4/$10 (or $4.99 each)
$3 off Coppertone Product 4 oz.+ AND 2 Coca-Cola 12 pk. OR 1 Coca-Cola 20/24 pk. from 5/19 Smart Source #1 insert
Final price: $2.50 each

Week-Long Register Reward Deals

Buy 1 Virmax Prostate Health (30 ct.) for $10, Get $10 Register Reward
Spend $10, get $10 Register Reward back
Final price: Free after Register Reward

Buy 1 Oral-B Crossaction or Complete Toothbrush or Advantage Floss Picks (75 pk.), Crest Toothpaste (5.8 or 6.2 oz.), Scope Outlast or Dual Blast Mouthwash (25.4 oz.) for $2.99, Get $2 Register Reward
$1/1 Oral-B Glide Floss 35m+ or Floss Picks 30 ct.+ from 4/28 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day) (exp 5/31)
$1/1 Oral-B Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health, Complete OR 2 Indicator or Cavity Defense Toothbrushes (excludes trial/travel sizes) from 4/28 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day) (exp 5/31)
$1/1 Scope Mouthwash Bottle 750mL+ from 4/28 P&G insert (limit 4 like coupons per household per day) (exp 5/31)
$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz + printable
$0.50/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz+ or liquid gel printable
Spend as little as $1.99, get $2 Register Reward back
Final price: As low as free after coupon and Register Reward

Spend $15+ on Eucerin or Aquaphor Products, Get $8 Register Reward
$1.50/1 Eucerin Face, Hand or Body Product 2-16.9 oz. from 5/5 Red Plum insert (limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip)
$3/2 Eucerin Face, Hand or Body Products 1.7-8 oz. from 5/5 Red Plum insert (limit 4 like coupons in same shopping trip) (exp 5/25)
$3/1 Eucerin Hand or Body Lotion printable (Facebook offer)
$2/1 Eucerin Hand or Body Lotion printable
$1/1 Aquaphor Product printable
$1/1 Eucerin Skin Calming Dairy Moisturizing Creme printable

***Deal idea***
Buy 3 Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream (2 oz.) for $5.49 each (based on online price)
Use two $3/1 Eucerin Hand or Body Lotion printable (Facebook offer)
Use one $2/1 Eucerin Hand or Body Lotion printable
Spend $8.47, get $8 Register Reward back
Final price: $0.16 each after coupons and Register Reward

Buy 2 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste (5.8 oz.) or Mouthwash (8.45 oz.) 360º Surround, Floss Tip, Optic White or Pro-Relief Toothbrush for 2/$6 (or $3.29 each), Get $2 Register Reward
$1/1 Colgate Mouthwash 8 oz.+ from 5/19 Smart Source #1 insert (limit 4 coupons for the same product in the same transaction)
$0.75/1 Colgate Total Mouthwash, 8 oz+ printable
Spend as little as $4, get $2 Register Reward back
Final price: As low as $1.00 each after coupons and Register Reward

Buy 1 Walgreens Omeprazole Acid Reducer (42 ct.) for $17.99, Get $8 Register Reward
Spend $17.99, get $8 Register Reward back
Final price: $9.99 after Register Reward

View the entire shopping list

Walgreens Shopping List 5/26 – 6/1/13 is a post from Pocket Your Dollars®.

Weekly Shopping List Update #2: 5/19 – 5/25/13

Laura Wales — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:56:08 +0000

To keep all the store-specific deals together and avoid a deluge of new posts with each individual deal, we continually update each store’s shopping list to include all the deals we’ve heard about across the blogosphere, that readers have left in the comments and that folks have emailed us about.

This weekly shopping list update highlights the new and updated items that have been added since the lists were originally posted earlier in the week. Along with links to the lists, we are sharing a sneak peek of what you’ll find has been added or updated since the lists were originally published earlier in the week. You will have to click over to the actual shopping list for the specific details, but this preview lets you know whether that’s worth your time.

Cash Wise Foods Shopping List

Tony’s Original Pizza. Free after coupon and $10 purchase
Mars Single Size Candy Bars. $0.42 each after coupon
Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce. $1.11 each after coupon
Birds Eye Premium Vegetables. As low as $1.44 each after coupon
Keebler Chips Deluxe, Pitter Patter or Cinnamon Roll Cookies. As low as $1.48 after coupon
Nabisco Snack or Ritz Crackers. As low as $1.50 each after coupon
Pretzel Crisps. $1.50 after coupon

Cub Foods Shopping List

Starkist Tuna Pouch. $0.83 each after coupon
Kraft Singles. $0.98 each after coupons
Oscar Mayer Wieners or Turkey Franks (16 oz.). $1.35 each after coupons
Heinz Ketchup (38-40 oz.). $1.43 after coupons
Kraft Chunk or Shredded Cheese (5-8 oz.). $1.50 each after coupon
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh. $1.75 each after coupons and money off a future purchase

CVS Shopping List

Colgate Total Mouthwash. As low as free after coupons and Extra Bucks
Caress Body Wash, Clear Shampoo and Clear Conditioner. $0.13 each after coupons and Extra Bucks
CVS Toddler Wipes (48 ct.). $0.49 each after coupons and Extra Bucks
Revlon Single Eyeshadows. As low as $0.62 each after coupons
Suave Professional, Kids’ or Stylers. As low as $1.00 after coupon
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner (28 oz.). As low as $2.00 after coupon
Suave Keratin or Moroccan Shampoo, Conditioner or Mask. As low as $2.00 after coupon
Pull Ups Jumbo Pack. $3.33 each after coupons and Extra Bucks
Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers Jumbo Packs. $3.67 each after coupons and Extra Bucks
+More!

Hy-Vee Shopping List

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup. $0.58 each after coupon plus earn $0.01 off per gallon with each item purchased
Hormel REV Wraps. $0.79 after coupon
Vlasic Pickles (16-32 oz.). As low as $1.00 after coupon
Lipton Family Size Tea Bags or To Go Mix, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise or Whipped Dressing, Wishbone or Western Salad Dressing, and Ragu Pasta Sauce. $1.13/item after coupons
Post Family Size Cereal. As low as $1.29 after coupon plus earn $0.02 off per gallon with each item purchased
McCain Potatoes. $1.50 after coupon plus earn $0.03 off per gallon with each item purchased
Pretzel Crisps. $1.50 after coupon plus earn $0.01 off per gallon with each item purchased
Eckrich Smoked Sausage. $1.95 after coupon
A-1 Dry Rub or Steak Sauce. $1.95 after coupon
Land O’Frost DeliShaved Meat. $1.95 after coupon
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce. $1.99 after coupon plus earn $0.02 off per gallon with each item purchased
Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo (30 oz.). $1.99 after coupon plus earn $0.03 off per gallon with each item purchased
+More!

Lunds & Byerly’s Shopping List

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner. As low as $0.29 after coupon
Lever 2000 Bar Soap. As low as $0.99 after coupon

Menards Shopping List

Elastomeric Blacktop Crack Filler. Free after rebate
Grime Boss Hand Wipes. Free after rebate
No-Pest Wasp & Hornet Spray. $0.94
Grill Cleaner. $0.99 after rebate
Jump Rope. $0.99
Long Handle Garden Tools. $2.99 after rebate
14” Charcoal Kettle Grill. $4.99 after rebate
+More!

Rainbow Foods Shopping List

Kotex Natural Balance Pads or Security Tampons (14-68 ct.). Two better than free after coupon, doubled coupon and money off a future purchase
Starbucks Iced Coffee. Free after doubled coupon
Suave Shampoos and Conditioners. As low as free after doubled coupon
Starkist Tuna Pouch. As low as $0.29 each after doubled coupon
Yoplait Greek Yogurt. $0.40 each after doubled coupon
Minute Maid (12 pk.). $0.50 each after doubled coupons
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad. $0.50 each after doubled coupon
Caress Body Wash (18 oz.) or Lever 2000 Bar Soap (8 pk.). As low as $1.99 after doubled coupon ($0.25/bar)
Daisy Cottage Cheese (24 oz.). $2.09 after doubled coupon
Margaritaville Shrimp. $3.00 after doubled coupon
Johnsonville Grillers. $3.99 after coupon
+More!

Target Shopping List

Revlon Nail File and Nail Clipper. $0.01 each after coupons
Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide. $0.02 after coupon
Stayfree Ultra Thin Maxi Pads with Wings (18 ct.). $0.22 each after coupons and gift card
Wish-bone Dressing. As low as $0.22 each after coupons and Cartwheel savings
Tums Freshers (25 ct.). $0.27 after coupons and Cartwheel savings
Always Ultra Thin Maxi Pads with Wings (18 ct.). $0.32 each after coupons and gift card
Wet Ones Wipes. $0.60 after coupons and Cartwheel savings
Bagel Bites (9 ct.). As low as $0.66 each after coupons
Hershey’s Simple Pleasures. As low as $0.74 after coupons
Werther’s Original. As low as $0.79 after coupon
Hershey’s Almond Pieces or Simple Pleasures. $0.99 after coupon
+More!

Walgreens Shopping List

Splenda (100 ct.). Three better than free after coupons and Register Reward
One A Day Women’s Vitamins (60 ct.). Two free after coupons
Starbucks Iced Coffee. $0.48 after coupon
Nabisco Fig Newtons (7 oz.). $0.66 each after coupon
One A Day 50+ Healthy Advantage. $0.75 each after coupons
Bisquick. $1.25 each after coupons and Balance Reward Points
Viva Paper Towels (6 pk.). As low as $2.49 each after coupons and Register Reward ($0.42/roll)
Nerf Super Soakers and Foam Blaster Toys. $4.74 each after coupons
+More!

Walmart Shopping List

Wet ‘N Wild Nail Color, Lipstick, or Eyeliner. Better than free after coupon
Rice Dream Beverage (32 oz.). Better than free after coupon
Lever Bar Soap. As low as $0.47 after coupon
Starbucks Iced Coffee. $0.48 after coupon
Palmolive Dish Liquid. $0.50 after coupon
Bar S Beef Franks. $1.23 after coupon
Alexia Frozen Items. $2.28 after coupon
Georgia Pacific Paper (500 sheets). $2.42 after coupon
The Lost Medallion Movie. $9.96 after coupon
+More!

Your turn: What other deals did you find at any of these stores this week?

Weekly Shopping List Update #2: 5/19 – 5/25/13 is a post from Pocket Your Dollars®.

Sunday Coupon Preview 5/26/13

Carrie Rocha — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:24:30 +0000

This weekend you probably won’t see any coupon inserts. That’s pretty typical for a holiday weekend, although every now and then P&G sneaks one in. However, P&G’s next Brandsaver coupon insert is scheduled for June 2, so I’m pretty sure we will be couponless on Sunday.

How to Use Sunday Coupon Preview

Some Pocket Your Dollars’ readers print off the Sunday Coupon Preview lists and keep them with their filed inserts to see at a glance which coupons are in which inserts. If that doesn’t work for you, you can always use Pocket Your Dollars’ coupon database to find specific coupons you might be looking for. Others browse the list to help decide whether they want to buy extra copies of the Sunday paper, based on the coupons it contains.

If you do use the Sunday Coupon Preview as a resource for deciding whether to buy an extra paper, remember that you may not get the exact coupons listed. This article about 4 reasons you may get different coupons than your neighbor will help you understand why.

Subscribing to the Paper

After couponing for awhile, you might decide that it is time to get a home-delivered copy of the Sunday paper. Nationwide, check out Discounted Newspapers as a resource for ordering your local paper, as they claim to have good deals.

Minneapolis Star Tribune Subscription Specials

If you live in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin and order a Star Tribune subscription you can get a 26-week Star Tribune subscription, plus a free $25 gift certificate to use at Restaurant.com. An even better deal is available if you live in Minnesota’s Ramsey, Dakota or Washington counties.

Ramsey County, MN Residents

If you live in Ramsey County, you can spend $13 for a 26-week Sunday subscription to the Star Tribune, then choose a $10 gift card from select retailers; it’s like getting 6 months of home-delivered Sunday papers for $3. You have to be a first-time Star Tribune subscriber to qualify (not having received a home-delivered paper in the last 30 days). Complete this online order form if you qualify for this offer.

Dakota and Washington County, MN Residents

If you live in Dakota or Washington County, you can spend $26 for a 52-week Sunday subscription to the Star Tribune, then choose a $25 gift card from select retailers; it’s like getting a year’s worth of home-delivered Sunday papers for $1. You have to be a first-time Star Tribune subscriber to qualify (not having received a home-delivered paper in the last 30 days). Complete this online order form if you qualify for this offer.

Other Coupon Resources

If you enjoy the coupons in the Smart Source and Red Plum inserts, you may want to look at the free printable grocery coupons they each offer online right now. Visit Coupon Network.com, Smart Source.com, Red Plum.com and Coupons.com to find a variety of printable coupons. You can also use Pocket Your Dollars’ coupon database to locate specific coupons for a product you need but isn’t included in the weekly Pocket Your Dollars’ shopping lists.

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Sunday Coupon Preview 5/26/13 is a post from Pocket Your Dollars®.

Free Weekend Events and Activities: 5/24 – 5/26/13

Carrie Rocha — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:32:18 +0000

We’ve rounded up the latest free events, activities and crafts going on at various locations in the Twin Cities, Minnesota area and also nationwide this weekend (5/24-5/26). Please leave a comment if you know of any others and we’ll add them to this list.

Your turn: What other free weekend events and activities do you know of?

Nationwide Events

American Girl Store
Girls ages 8 and up can enjoy various crafts, cooking classes and tours at the American Girl Store. At the Mall of America location, this weekend’s free events include:

Marie-Grace & Cecile’s Dance Slipper Craft: Sunday from 1-3pm
American Girl Historical Character Scavenger Hunt: Sunday from 1-3pm

Barnes & Noble
Check your local Barnes & Noble for events. Most stores have story times once or twice per week.

Some special events this month include:

Cabela’s
Cabela’s offers various samples and demonstrations each weekend. Events vary by location, so check for details at your local store.

Guitar Center
Guitar Center offers a free recording workshop every Saturday from 10-11am. Register in advance online as seats are limited. Find a Guitar Center location near you.

Mixing and Bouncing in Pro Tools 10 is the topic for this Saturday’s workshop

Home Depot
Home Depot offers free workshops for adults to help you improve your DIY skills. Check the Home Depot website for details and to register online.

Improve your DIY Skills at The Home Depot (topics vary): Saturday and Sunday from 1-2:30pm

Lakeshore Learning
Every Saturday, Lakeshore Learning offers a free craft for kids from 11am-3pm. Find a Lakeshore Learning Store near you.

Dazzling Memorial Day Centerpiece (as pictured at the top of this post) is this Saturday

Pottery Barn Kids
Be part of Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge, which goes through August 26. Throughout the summer, kids are encouraged to read books from their recommended list of titles. When kids are finished reading all the books from the list, they will receive a prize. Families are also invited to be a part of their weekly story time. Find a Pottery Barn Kids location near you.

Target
Target sponsors free and reduced-priced admission opportunities at museums and cultural events nationwide. Select your city to find participating venues and their next scheduled discount day. In the Twin Cities area:

The Walker Art Center is free every Thursday night as a part of Target Free Thursday Nights

Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma stores offer various special events and cooking classes, some of which are free to attend.

This weekend’s class is Summer Drinks on Sunday. Times for this one-hour class vary by location and reservations are recommended. Contact your local Williams-Sonoma for more information.

Twin Cities Events

We’ve partnered with Family Fun Twin Cities to offer a free family fun calendar for the Twin Cities area (look below for more adult-friendly events). In addition to these, be sure to check the MELSA calendar for free events at your local library.

Free Twin Cities Events (For Families & Kids)

Other Local Areas

If you know of a website or blog that highlights free events for a particular area in Minnesota or Wisconsin, please leave a comment or email me at laura @ pocketyourdollars.com (remove spaces) so we can highlight it here:

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Magazine Deals: Seventeen, Architectural Digest, Free Bloomberg Businessweek + More

Carrie Rocha — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:10:46 +0000

One of my personal favorite magazines is up for grabs for free right now: Send a humorous ecard to yourself to sign up for a free 12-issue subscription to Bloomberg Businessweek, either in print or for the iPad. You could send the ecard and subscription to a friend instead, too. If you’ve been around here long, then you know I’m a business news junkie and was thrilled to see this freebie. Now, to ask my husband where he keeps his iPad :)

Magazine Deals

Here are a few more magazine deals worth a look

Architectural Digest Deal

Get one year (12 issues) of Architectural Digest for $5.99 when you use the coupon code POCKETYOURDOLLARS at DiscountMags.com. You can actually get up to three years at the discounted price (5/24 only).

Seventeen Magazine Deal

Get Seventeen for $4.49 for one year when you use code POCKETYOURDOLLARS at DiscountMags.com (5/24 only).

All You Magazine Deal

If you love coupons, then a subscription to All You magazine might make sense. You can order 30 issues of All You for $25 ($0.83/issue), which is the lowest price I’ve seen for it.

Free Magazines

USA Today Free Subscription

Okay, it’s not a magazine per se, but you can get a free 90-day USA Today e-newspaper subscription.

Free Trade and Industry Magazines

TradePubs cycles through all kinds of specialty, business- and industry-specific magazines in various fields. From time-to-time I’ve seen some mainstream business magazines. (Remember, I’m a business news junkie. I notice these things.)

Various Free Magazines

ValueMags always has a variety of free magazine subscriptions. Some are digital and others print, but they too cycle through titles so check back periodically to see what they have in stock.

Your turn: Did you sign yourself or a friend up for the free Bloomberg subscription?

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Lunds & Byerly’s Shopping List 5/23 – 5/29/13

Carrie Rocha — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:15:41 +0000

Lunds & Byerly’s are two higher-end grocery stores in the Twin Cities area that offer some good deals each week (we post Lunds & Byerlys coupon matchups together as their ads are identical).

One perk Lunds and Byerly’s stores offer is online grocery shopping. With this service, you create an account and then add items to your virtual grocery cart. You can pay via credit card or PayPal, then choose to have your order delivered to a home or business in the Twin Cities area or select drive-thru pickup (only available at some stores). The delivery fee is $9.95 and the drive-thru fee is $4.95 (no minimum amount required). They’ll even accept manufacturer’s coupons that will be credited to your account.

If you are new to Pocket Your Dollars, then learn to read this shopping list. If you are having issues, troubleshoot problems printing coupons here.

Your turn: What other deals did you find at Lunds and Byerly’s this week?

Week-Long Deals

Produce Deals

Italia Lemon and Lime Juice (4.2 oz.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$1.29)

Earthbound Farm Salads (5-7 oz.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$3.99)
$1/2 Earthbound Farm Organic Products printable
Final price: $1.49 each after coupon

Bolthouse Farms Juices (450 mL) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$3.49)

Driscoll’s Strawberries (1 lb.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$3.49)

GreenLine Trimmed Green Beans (12 oz.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$3.99)

Sweet Baby Peppers (8 oz.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$3.99)

Meat Deals

Banquet Brown’N Serve Breakfast Sausage Links and Patties (6.4 oz.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$2.29)

Land O’Frost Bistro Favorites Luncheon Meats (6 oz.) — Buy 1, Get 1 Free (2/$3.99)
$0.55/1 Land O’ Frost Bistro Favorites, Premium, DeliShaved or Canadian Bacon Package from 5/19 Red Plum insert
$0.55/1 Land O’ Frost Bistro Favorites, Premium, DeliShaved or Canadian Bacon printable
Final price: $1.44 each after coupons

View the entire shopping list

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Stock Up Prices on Eko-Brew Refillable K-Cups, Ivory Soap and AA Batteries from Amazon

Carrie Rocha — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:40:39 +0000

Amazon is a great place to buy household staples because the prices rival or often beat grocery and big box stores. Plus, your order ships free with a $25+ purchase or you can get a free Amazon Prime trial which yields free 2-day shipping with no minimum purchase (if you sign up for the trial, then immediately go into your account and uncheck the auto-renew option so you won’t ever be charged).

We found three items at prices worthy of stocking up. Being able to skip a trip to the store is a cost-saving measure in itself since gas prices have skyrocketed.

EkoBrew Refillable K-Cup Deal

Get a 4-pack of EkoBrew refillable K-cups, plus a storage drawer for $23. That’s like $5.75/Ekobrew cup, plus a free storage unit. This is a rock bottom price as a single Ekobrew filter retails for $9.95. These refillable k-cups are a great way to save money on Keurig K-Cups.

Pocketeers rave about these Ekobrew cups saying things like:

– Kari: “I have the Ekobrews for my Keurig and LOVE it. I even run each cup two times (still tastes good). Awesome thing that saves so much money.”

– Rene: “I have the Ekobrew reusable cup that’s pictured and it’s great! I would suggest getting several of these if you have multiple coffee drinkers in the house.”

Ivory Bar Soap Deal ($0.22/bar)

I aim to pay no more than $0.25/bar for soap. Amazon has a 16-pack of Ivory dye-free and perfume-free soap for $3.49 after a coupon. Here’s how to get this Ivory soap deal:

– Visit the Ivory soap 16-pack product page

– Click on “8 new from $3.99″ underneath the product description

– Select the top option, which is a 16-pack sold by Amazon for $3.99

– Once you’re on the sale-priced product’s page, then click “Save $0.50 with this coupon” option below the product description

– Discount will be taken at checkout and you’ll pay $3.49

The coupon discount will be taken automatically at checkout which means you’ll pay $3.49 for 16 bars or $0.22 each.

Note: This product is currently out of stock, but can be ordered at this price and will ship in 2-4 weeks.

Maxell AA or AAA Batteries Deal ($0.25/battery)

Just like soap, I aim to pay no more than $0.25 each when I buy batteries. You can accomplish that this time of year by matching grocery store sales with coupons OR you can order Maxell AA Battery 48-pack for $11.79 or the Maxell AAA 36-pack for $9.03. That works out to $0.25 each.

These batteries have a 4.5-star rating with nearly 600 reviews. Even though I’ve never purchased Maxell’s batteries, I’d be comfortable doing it.

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Restaurant Deals: 50% Off Large Papa John’s Pizza, $1 McCafe Smoothie (exp 5/23) + More

Carrie Rocha — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:24 +0000

The latest restaurant deals include a free drink with tumbler purchase at Caribou Coffee, buy 1 get 1 free lunch at Bonfire Restaurants, $10 off $20 at Buca di Beppo, and more.

If you’re looking for other dining discounts, check out Restaurant.com, where you can purchase dining coupons (they call them “gift certificates”) at discounted rates.

Your turn: Which of these restaurant deals are you planning to use this week or weekend?

New Offers (Alphabetically)

Denny’s — 20% off entire check
Print this coupon to get 20% off your entire check at participating Denny’s locations. Coupon expires 6/1.

McDonald’s – McCafe Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie for $1 through Today (Thursday)
Head to a McDonald’s near you to get a small McCafé Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie for only $1. Offer valid at participating locations and expires today (5/23).

Olive Garden — Insert Coupons
Save $4 off 2 dinner entrees, $2 off 2 lunch entrees or $5 off a To Go order of $30+ at Olive Garden with the coupons from the 5/19 Smart Source insert (exp 6/30). Find an Olive Garden location near you.

Papa John’s — 50% Off Large Pizza
Use the coupon code PIZZAGG to get 50% off any large pizza at menu price in participating areas when you order online at PapaJohns.com. Code expires 5/27.

Pizza Hut — any size pizza w/ any toppings for $9
For a limited time, get a any size pizza with any combination of toppings for $9 when you use coupon code 3J. Offer is valid on PizzaHut.com only. Find a Pizza Hut near you.

The Cravings Buffet – two Buffet Dinners w/ unlimited drinks for $39
Purchase a buffet dinner for two with unlimited beer and wine for only $39 at The Cravings Buffet at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Reservations are not required. Blackout dates may apply. This offer, which is available through Travelzoo.com, expires 5/29 for dinner through August 31.

Waffle House – free hashbrown
Get a free hashbrown at a Waffle House restaurant near you when you bring in this printable coupon. Coupon expires 6/3. For our readers in Minnesota, we don’t have any Waffle House restaurant locations in our state.

Previously-Posted Offers

Applebee’s
Get a free $10 Bonus Card when you buy $50 in gift cards at Applebee’s. Offer is available at participating Applebee’s locations and also online for a limited time. Find an Applebee’s location near you.

Bakers Square
Get $5 off your purchase of $20 or more at Bakers Square with the coupon from the 4/28 Red Plum insert (exp 5/24). Or, use the coupon from the 5/12 Red Plum insert to get $5 off your next purchase of $20 or more at Bakers Square (exp 6/1).

Ben & Jerry’s
Print a coupon for a buy 1, get 1 free small or large cup or cone at Ben & Jerry’s (exp 5/31). Find a Ben & Jerry’s location near you.

Bonfire Restaurants
Bonfire Restaurants (7 Minnesota locations) are launching BOGO Mondays where you can get a buy 1, get 1 free deal on lunch from 11am-3pm with purchase of two beverages. Also, buy $100 in gift cards and get $20 for yourself with their summer gift card promotion (exp 6/30).

Boston Market
Clip the coupons from the 5/5 Smart Source insert to save at Boston Market through 6/2.

Bruegger’s
Save at Bruegger’s Bagels with a variety of coupons from the 5/12 Red Plum insert, all of which are good through 6/30.

Buca di Beppo
Get $10 off 2 entrees or 10% off a Party Pan with the coupons from the 5/5 Red Plum insert (exp 6/16). Also, print a coupon for a free Buca-Taster Bowl of Ravioli or Baked Ziti with purchase of any Pasta, Baked Pasta or Entree at Coupons.com (click “Restaurants”) or print a coupon for $10 off $20+ at Buca di Beppo (valid for dine-in only). Coupon expires 5/27. Find a Buca di Beppo location near you.

Burger King
Participating Burger King locations offer a small Frozen Coke or Frozen Cherry for just 75¢ for a limited time, no coupon necessary. Find a Burger King location near you.

California Pizza Kitchen
For every $100 you spend at California Pizza Kitchen, you’ll receive $10 of Pizza Dough Rewards that you can redeem on your next visit during their Thank You Card promotion through 7/14. You’ll need to register for an account and receive a loyalty card to keep track of what you’ve spent. You’ll also receive a free Small Plate when you register. Find a California Pizza Kitchen location near you.

Caribou Coffee
Buy a tumbler from Caribou Coffee and you’ll get a free medium sparkling beverage, no coupon necessary (exp 5/27). Then bring in the reusable tumbler on future visits to get 10% off the price of a drink. Find a Caribou Coffee location near you.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Check the back of the 4/7 Smart Source inserts for a slew of Chuck E. Cheese’s coupons that expire 7/27. You can also find coupons on the back of the 5/12 Smart Source insert, which expire 8/17. Find a Chuck E. Cheese’s location near you.

Cold Stone Creamery
Save on yummy treats at Cold Stone Creamery with the coupons from the 5/5 Smart Source insert (exp 6/5).

Dairy Queen
The 4/28 Smart Source insert contains a bunch of rare coupons from Dairy Queen, including a free small premium fruit smoothie with any purchase, buy 1 get 1 free Blizzards, and more. Coupons expire 5/31.

Dunn Bros Coffee
“Recharge” your Dunn Bros Coffee gift card with $30 or more and you’ll get a free beverage of your choice through 5/27 (you can recharge your card as often as you want).

Macaroni Grill
Get a $5 Grazie Gift with any gift card purchase of $25 or more in-store at Macaroni Grill. Offer ends 6/16. Find a Macaroni Grill location near you.

McDonald’s
Check out McDonald’s Facebook page to print a coupon for the new Egg White Delight McMuffin for $1 (exp 6/20).

Olive Garden
Wear prom attire to Olive Garden and print this coupon to receive a free dessert with purchase of two dinner entrees. Find an Olive Garden location near you.

Outback Steakhouse
For every $50 of Outback Steakhouse gift cards you purchase from 4/1-6/16, you’ll get a $10 Bonus Card valid 5/13-7/15. Bonus Cards are not valid the day of purchase. Find an Outback Steakhouse location near you.

Papa Murphy’s
Don’t pay full-price at Papa Murphy’s – clip the coupons from the 4/14 Smart Source insert to save on a variety of items. Coupons expire 5/31.

Pei Wei
Buy $30 or more in Pei Wei gift cards now through 5/26, then bring in your receipt on your next visit for a free Pei Wei combo. Find a Pei Wei location near you.

P.F. Chang’s
Receive a $10 P.F. Chang’s bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards through 6/16. Bonus card is valid 5/7-7/15/13. Find a P.F. Chang’s location near you.

Red Lobster
Get $3 off 2 lunch entrees or $4 off 2 dinner entrees at Red Lobster with the coupons from the 4/28 Smart Source insert (exp 6/9).

Ruby Tuesday
Buy $50 in gift cards and you’ll get a free $15 bonus coupon now through 6/16 at Ruby Tuesday. Find a Ruby Tuesday location near you.

Smashburger
Mark your calendars: If your name has “burger” in it, you’ll get a free Classic Smash Burger at Smashburger on 5/28 in celebration of National Burger Month. Find a Smashburger location near you.

Solos Pizza Cafe
Show this Facebook coupon to get a free chocolate chip cookie when you purchase a pizza at Solos Pizza Cafe (3 Twin Cities locations). Also, kids eat free this month at Solos Pizza Cafe. Get a free kids pizza with purchase of a full price pizza or entree salad. Offer valid for dine-in only Monday-Friday 2-9pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. Solos Pizza Cafe has three locations – Eagan, Maple Grove and Plymouth.

Sonic
Get 1/2 price shakes after 8pm at Sonic, no coupon necessary. This promotion will run all summer long at participating locations. Find a Sonic location near you.

Starbucks
Sign up for the latest Star Dash (if you’re a Starbucks Rewards member) and you’ll get a free $5 eGift if you collect 10 Stars from May 15-28. (If you collect 20 Stars, you’ll get a $10 eGift). Considering you need to buy at least 10 drinks over 14 days, this isn’t something I’ll do, but if you go to Starbucks daily or can purchase drinks for others (in separate transactions), this may be worth your while.

T.G.I. Friday’s
Purchase $50 in Friday’s gift cards from now until 6/30 and get a $10 Bonus Bites card both at the restaurant and online. Find a T.G.I. Friday’s location near you.

Tony Roma’s
Buy $50 in gift cards and get $15 in RomaBucks free through 6/17. Find a Tony Roma’s location near you.

White Castle
Clip the coupons from the 4/7 Red Plum #2 insert to get $1 off 10 Sliders or $3 off a Crave Case at White Castle through 5/31. Find a White Castle location near you.

On-Going Offers

Applebee’s
Minnesota and western Wisconsin Applebee’s locations have $5 burgers available every Monday from 4pm-close. Also, check out Applebee’s 2 for $20 menu where you can get 1 select appetizer and 2 select entrees for $20 total. Find an Applebee’s location near you.

Arby’s
Sign up for Arby’s Email Extras and receive a coupon for a free regular roast beef sandwich with drink purchase.

Bakers Square
Every Wednesday is Pie Rush Wednesday, where you can get a free slice of pie with any menu item purchase (not including beverages, side items and other pie slices). Find a Bakers Square location near you.

Blimpie
“Like” Blimpie on Facebook to get a printable coupon good for buy 1 6-inch sub, get 1 free. Also, join the Blimpie E-Club to receive exclusive offers throughout the year as well as a coupon for a free 6″ sub with purchase of a 6″ sub and 22 oz. drink (excludes $5 deals). This offer was not available in my zip code, but maybe it will be in yours (I don’t have a Blimpie’s right near me). Find a Blimpie location near you.

Boston Market
Sign up for the Boston Market VIP Club to receive a coupon via email for $3 off your next purchase of $6 or more. Find a Boston Market location near you.

Boston’s
Text BOSTONS to 30364 and receive a Free Indy Pizza. Find a Boston’s location near you.

Bruegger’s Bagels
Subscribe to Bruegger’s Bagels email newsletter and receive a coupon for a free bagel with cream cheese. Find a Bruegger’s location near you.

Buca di Beppo
Join Buca di Beppo’s eClub to receive a coupon for a free appetizer or specialty bread on your next visit. Find a Buca di Beppo location near you.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Sign up for the Buffalo Circle emails to get a printable coupon for six free wings on the anniversary of your signup as well as other coupons throughout the year. Find a Buffalo Wild Wings location near you.

Caribou Coffee
Save 10¢ on any drink at Caribou Coffee when you bring in a reusable mug or tumbler, no coupon needed. Offer is valid on any drink at any time. Find a Caribou Coffee location near you.

Champps
Sign up for the Champps Fan Club to get a coupon via email for a free cheeseburger or dessert of your choice.

Chili’s
Chili’s offers one select appetizer and two select entrees for just $20 total. Find a Chili’s location near you.

Chuck E. Cheese’s
Download then complete a Rewards Calendar for your child and turn it in at any Chuck E. Cheese’s location for 10 free tokens. Calendar themes include homework, reading, potty training, brushing teeth, cleaning room and more. Find a Chuck E. Cheese’s location near you.

Cinnabon
Join Club Cinnabon and you’ll receive a coupon for a free Minibon cinnamon roll at participating bakeries. Find a Cinnabon location near you.

Cold Stone Creamery
Join the My Cold Stone Club to receive a coupon for Buy 1, Get 1 Free Creation via email when you sign up and also on your birthday. Find a Cold Stone Creamery location near you.

Dairy Queen
Register with the Dairy Queen fan club and receive a buy 1 16 oz. blizzard, get 1 free coupon. Also, check out Dairy Queen’s new $5 Buck Lunch every day from 11am-4pm where you’ll get an entree, fries, drink and sundae for $5. You also have the option of upgrading your sundae to a small Blizzard for an extra $1. Find a Dairy Queen location near you.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Kids eat free every Sunday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – one free kid’s meal per paid adult meal of equal or greater value. Find a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location near you.

Dunkin’ Donuts
Enroll in the Dunkin’ Perks Program and you’ll get a coupon for a free medium beverage of your choice. They will also send you a coupon for a free beverage on your birthday. Find a Dunkin’ Donuts location near you.

Dunn Bros Coffee
Sign up for Coffee & Books (it’s free to join) to get a free 12 oz. brewed coffee at Dunn Bros. Plus, get a free $5 DBC gift card with each printed book purchase through CoffeeAndBooks.com. You can even reserve a space at Dunn Bros Coffee for your book club to meet and your whole group will get discounts on drinks, beans and food.

Also, use a reusable mug to get your coffee refilled at Dunn Bros Coffee and you’ll get 25¢ off. Find a Dunn Bros Coffee location near you.

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Sign up for Einstein Bros. Bagels eClub to get a coupon for a free Bagel & Shmear with beverage purchase, among other offers. You can also buy the Einstein Bros. Bagels travel mug for $3 and your first cup of coffee is free, plus get $1 coffee when you bring in any travel mug. Also, stop by Einstein Bros Bagels on Monday-Friday from 3-5pm (“Happy Hour”) to pick up all drinks, single bagels and toppings for 25% off. Find an Einstein Bros Bagels location near you.

Green Mill
Sign up for Green Mill Rewards to receive points each time you dine that can then be redeemed for a reward certificate. You’ll also receive a free small 1-topping pizza during your birthday month as well as exclusive bonus rewards offers. Green Mill has locations in KS, MN, ND and WI.

Hardee’s
Sign up for Hardee’s emails to receive a coupon for a free small fry and small beverage with purchase of any 1/3 lb. Thickburger. Also, every Monday get a free small cup of coffee or $0.99 large coffee at participating Hardee’s restaurants. Find a Hardee’s location near you.

IHOP
Join the Pancake Revolution on IHOP.com and you will receive a free meal for signing up, another one on your birthday and a third on your 1-year anniversary of joining the Pancake Revolution. Find an IHOP location near you.

IKEA
Get free coffee or tea, no other purchase required, at IKEA when you sign up for a free IKEA family membership (membership comes with discounts on products, extra minutes of kids Smaland time, and more). Also, kids eat free every Tuesday from 11am-7:30pm, no additional purchase required, and you can get a free small breakfast every Monday between 9:30-11am, no coupon necessary.

Jamba Juice
Sign up to receive a printable coupon via email for any Sixteen Size Smoothie for just $2 from Jamba Juice. Yum! (This offer was not available near me, but it might be near you.)

Macaroni Grill
Sign up to receive Romano’s Macaroni Grill’s e-newsletter to be emailed a printable coupon for $5 off any order. The coupon should arrive in your inbox minutes after signing up. Find a Macaroni Grill location near you.

Old Country Buffet
Kids eat for 99¢ every Thursday at Old Country Buffet from 5-8pm with purchase of an adult dinner, limit 2 kids per adult dinner purchase. Find an Old Country Buffet location near you.

Orange Julius
Enjoy a buy one, get one free drink coupon for Orange Julius when you sign up for the Julius League. Find an Orange Julius location near you.

Outback Steakhouse
If Ryan Newman, #39 Chevy driver, places in the top 10 at a Sprint Cup race, you’ll get a free Bloomin’ Onion with any purchase the Monday after that race. Sign up here for notifications. Find an Outback Steakhouse location near you.

Panera Bread
Sign up for Panera Bread’s rewards program, MyPanera, online or in-store to receive a variety of benefits. You’ll get free items from the bakery-café (pastries, espresso, smoothies, and more), exclusive tastings, demonstrations, and more. If you sign up online, then you’ll be able to print a temporary card to use until your permanent card arrives via postal mail.

Papa Murphy’s
Sign up for the Papa Murphy’s Text Club by texting PMPIZZA to 95323 and you’ll receive a coupon for free cookie dough with the purchase of any pizza. Offer available at participating Minneapolis, Mankato, and Willmar (MN) area locations only. Find a Papa Murphy’s location near you.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Sign up for Perkins eClub and you’ll receive exclusive email offers and announcements about upcoming specials as well as 20% off just for joining and a special gift on your birthday. Find a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery location near you.

P.F. Chang’s
Sign up for P.F. Chang’s Warrior Rewards and you’ll receive a coupon good for a free order of Lettuce Wraps. Find a P.F. Chang’s location near you.

Pizza Hut
Sign up for Pizza Hut’s email newsletter to be emailed a coupon for a free order of Stuffed Pizza Rollers with your next online order. You’ll receive the coupon within a week of signing up.

Qdoba Mexican Grill
Join Qdoba Rewards Club to get a free order of chips & salsa or a regular drink. You will also receive a special gift on your birthday and other exclusive offers via email. Find a Qdoba Mexican Grill location near you.

Quiznos
“Like” Quiznos on Facebook and you’ll be able to print a buy 1, get 1 free small sub with purchase of fountain drink coupon.

Red Robin
Join Red Robin’s free Red Royalty Rewards program to get a number of benefits throughout the year, including every 10th burger/salad/entree free, a free birthday burger, a $20 credit for visiting 5 times in the first 5 weeks, and more. Find a Red Robin location near you.

Ruby Tuesday
Enter your email address on Ruby Tuesday’s Facebook page or here to get a coupon via email for $5 off 2 adult entrees. Find a Ruby Tuesday location near you.

Schlotzsky’s
Sign up for Schlotzksky’s Bun & Fun eClub to get a Buy One Sandwich, Get One Free coupon. Find a Schlotzsky’s location near you.

Sonic Drive-In
Join the Sonic Ice Cream Social and you’ll receive a coupon via email for $1 off ice cream. Find a Sonic location near you.

Starbucks
Starbucks has introduced a new reusable cup for just $1, plus you’ll save 10¢ each time you use it at Starbucks. Find a Starbucks location near you.

Taco Bell
Taco Bell’s $1 “Happier Hour” is from 2-5pm every day where you can get Loaded Grillers, Freezes, Sparklers and medium drinks for just $1 apiece, no coupon necessary. Find a Taco Bell location near you.

T.G.I. Friday’s
Sign up for T.G.I. Friday’s Give Me More Stripes email and receive a coupon good for a free appetizer. You can also spend $10 for an entree + appetizer at T.G.I. Friday’s with their Pick 2 for $10 menu. Also, get a free appetizer at T.G.I. Friday’s when you download their mobile app for iPhone or for Android. If you already have the app, you can find your coupon in the “Happenings” section. Find a T.G.I. Friday’s location near you.

White Castle
Sign up for White Castle’s CraverNation and you’ll get four free Original Sliders just for joining, plus you’ll be entered to win free White Castle for life and other prizes.

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Open Mic 5/23/13

Carrie Rocha — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:41 +0000

Open Mic is a post every Thursday that is a mini-version of a discussion board. You can leave a comment with whatever coupon, money-saving or debt reduction tips or questions you have and other readers chime in and answer.

When you leave a comment on this post, you’ll be able to choose whether you’d like to be emailed follow-up comments or not. Getting comments via email is a great way to stay connected without having to repeatedly visit the site.

As always, I look forward to hearing the voice of the Pocket Your Dollars community. Read through the Open Mic archives here.

Your turn: Leave a comment with your money-saving, coupon or debt reduction question, thought or suggestion.

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Kingsford Charcoal Deal: 40 lb. for $9.99 + Free In-Store Pick Up (Lowest Price of the Season)

Carrie Rocha — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:44:28 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is always the time to stock up on enough charcoal to last all season. Lowes.com has a great Kingsford charcoal deal. Get two 20-lbs bags of Kingsford charcoal briquettes for just $9.99 ($0.25/lb.). This is likely the lowest price we’ll see all season on charcoal. Order it online from Lowes.com, then opt for in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.

In good news, it looks like you can order multiple of these twin packs. In years past there was a limit of 1 per person. In years past I’ve also heard that Lowe’s stores run this same special, but I can’t promise that this year.

If I had a charcoal grill I’d order enough online to last until next Memorial Day and then drive to the store to pick it up. Why bet on whether the store will have some in stock and whether it will be at this great price?

Your turn: In your book, what price constitutes a great Kingsford Charcoal deal? Is there a different price for other brands of charcoal briquettes?

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$15 Custom Personalized Banners Shipped from BuildASign.com (Regularly $39)

Carrie Rocha — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:39:11 +0000

The end of the school year is coming and summer is approaching, so if you’re planning graduation party or thinking ahead to a birthday party, baby shower, trade show booth, etc., you may want custom personalized banners.

Build A Sign is offering Pocket Your Dollars’ readers a free 3′ by 6′ custom personalized banner + $15 flat-rate shipping and handling with the coupon code PYDFREEBANNER13. This is an exclusive deal just for our readers that will end Sunday, May 27.

We mentioned a similar deal last year on Build A Sign’s 2′ x 4′ banners (now expired) and hundreds of you ordered banners and I heard r-a-v-e reviews about the quality. Most of you reported using one of their templates to get started, but if you are artsy you can design your own banner from scratch using your own images and unlimited colors.

Need an idea for another occasion? How about an end-of-year team celebration, anniversary party, bridal shower, or even VBS? To get started, go to BuildASign.com browse through their custom banner categories. You can start from scratch or narrow your results by category to find a design that appeals to you.

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I thought some of you may want to hear this too: BuildASign.com is based in Austin, TX and I think they are an awesome company. In my experience, they take great care of their customers, but they also give back to the community. They offer free military welcome home banners to troops, they annually give each employee 24 hours of paid time off to use in community service.

Your turn: I love hearing all the creative ways that you use these banners. Please leave a comment and let us all know how you’re planning to use one.

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Summer Reading Programs for Kids 2013: Free Books, Gift Cards, Prizes + More!

Carrie Rocha — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:22:52 +0000

Summer is a great time to foster a love of reading in kids, and luckily there are all kids of summer reading programs for kids to help you encourage your little bookworms. Some programs offer printable charts, prize drawings and even free books for participation, as well as resources for parents like book suggestions and ways to get kids fired up about reading.

Here’s our roundup of summer reading programs for kids. Please leave a comment if you know of any others and we’ll add them to this list.

Summer Reading Programs for Kids 2013

American Girl

Check out free printable activities, reading events, e-books and more from American Girl with their Read-a-palooza from May 1-August 26.

Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble’s Summer Reading program is perhaps the best deal of the bunch: Kids in grades 1-6 read eight books, turn the record in to their local Barnes and Noble store, and earn a free book (they can choose from several for each grade level).

I particularly like that the reading record asks them to whom they would recommend each book they read, and why. Limit one free book per customer during the course of the promotion, which runs from May 21 to September 3.

Chuck E. Cheese’s

Print a chart and record reading efforts every day for two weeks to receive 10 free tokens at Chuck E. Cheese’s. Offer expires 12/31/13.

Got to B…Junie B!

Sign your child up for the Junie B! Kids’ Reading Club to receive a Starter Kit which includes a free copy of Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, exclusive activity pages, and a membership ID card as well as seasonal updates.

Half Price Books

With Half Price Books’ Feed Your Brain Summer Reading Program, kids 14 and under read 15 minutes per day for a month to earn a $5 Half Price Books Bookworm Bucks Coupon. It looks as though kids can earn one free $5 coupon per month (June and July), but I recommend asking at your store just to be sure. The bonus coupons are valid through 8/28/13.

Mensa for Kids

Kids receive a commemorative certificate and a Mensa for Kids t-shirt when they complete the Excellence in Reading program for their specific ability-level segment. Find out more information on the Mensa for Kids website.

Old Spaghetti Factory

The Old Spaghetti Factory gives a free kids meal to every child who reads five books as a part of their Rewards of Reading program. I’m not sure if individuals can do this (or what sort of documentation is necessary) or if you need to participate as a part of library, school or community group. You can email info @ osf.com (remove spaces) for more information or call 503-225-0433.

PBS and iVillage

Sign your child up for the free 4-week Summer Reading Community Challenge sponsored by PBS and iVillage. Starting June 17, you’ll get daily emails filled with literacy-building tips, games and activities, printables and crafts, and a daily chance to win prizes.

Pottery Barn Kids

The Summer Reading Challenge at Pottery Barn Kids challenges children to read a list of specific books over the summer months. Kids will receive a prize after they finish reading all the books on the list. This challenge runs from May 16 through August 26.

Scholastic Books

The Scholastic Summer Challenge, in partnership with PBS Kids, involves registering your children on the Scholastic website where they can record their reading to win chances at prizes. The site also lets kids log reading time under their school name so that their school can compete with other schools.

Sylvan Book Adventure

Sylvan Book Adventure is ongoing, so it’s not specifically a summer program, but it’s worth mentioning if it will get your kids motivated. Book Adventure lists books to read, and when kids take short quizzes about the books, they earn points. The points can then be traded for small prizes like temporary tattoos or eBook downloads.

Local Library Reading Programs

Summer reading programs for youth are also offered at a number of libraries throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The programs often incorporate prizes or free or low-cost events and entertainment along with logging reading to earn prizes. Libraries offering summer reading fun include the following:

Other Reading Programs (not available in MN)

Here are a few more reading programs that are not available in Minnesota, but may be available in your area:

Check out all of our Summer 2013 posts for more fun activities and opportunities going on this summer.

Your turn: How do you make reading fun during the summer months?

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Free and Discounted Summer Movies for Kids 2013

Carrie Rocha — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:43 +0000

If you are looking for inexpensive ways to entertain the kids this summer (or maybe just to keep cool in the air conditioning), there are quite a few free and discounted summer movies for kids.

Free Summer Movies

Muller Family Theaters

Muller Family Theaters (locations in MN) have free movies over the summer on Wednesdays at 10am starting June 12. Be sure to get there early as seating is first-come, first-served.

Theatres at Mall of America

This offer is good year-round: the Theatres at Mall of America shows free select family movies every Saturday at 10am. Seating is limited to theatre capacity and is first-come, first-served.

Discounted Summer Movies

Cinemark Theaters

Starting in June, Cinemark Theaters will offer up to 10 tickets to select G or PG-rated movies for only $5 (or $0.50 per ticket) when you purchase in advance at the box office as part of its Summer Movie Clubhouse promotion. Or, if you prefer, you can purchase tickets separately the day of the movie for only $1.

If you are interested in the 10 movie tickets for only $5, you will need to purchase a punch card which is available right now while supplies last at a Cinemark Theater near you. Cards may only be redeemed for one person each week and is valid only at the theater where it was purchased.

You can see if there is a participating Cinemark Theater near you on the Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse website. For our Minnesota readers, there is a participating location in Mankato.

Marcus Theatres

Marcus Theatres Kids Dream Summer Film Series promotion will begin on June 18 allowing you to purchase tickets to select family-friendly films for only $2 per person every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am. Offer is available for any age and will go through August 15.

To make this deal even better, select American Family Insurance agents are offering free tickets to this promotion, including numerous agents in the Twin Cities area.

You can view what films are scheduled for each week throughout the promotion and find a participating theater near you on Marcus Theatres’ website. It looks like most, if not all, of Marcus Theatres are participating in this promotion, so you should be able to find a theater near you to take advantage of this promotion.

New Hope Cinema Grill

New Hope Cinema Grill (MN) is once again having a Summer Family Favorites Movie Club with special access to summer showings of past family movies. Showings start every day at noon and run for 7 days, changing every Friday (starting June 7).

Purchase an unlimited movie pass for up to 2 people for $20, 4 people for $39, or 8 people for $74.

Riverview Theater

The Riverview Theater in Minneapolis is a great place to go for inexpensive movie showings year round. Experience movie-going as it was in the ’50s with cheap tickets, reasonable snacks and yummy popcorn. Tickets range from $2-$3/person (cash only), and there are matinees all week long during the summer.

Other Locations (not in MN)

Check out all of our Summer 2013 posts for more fun activities and opportunities going on this summer.

Your turn: Do you know of any other summer movie promotion in your area? Let us know about it and we’ll update the list. Which of these have you gone to before?

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Free Bowling and Roller Skating for Kids – Summer 2013

Carrie Rocha — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:59:24 +0000

If you’re looking for more ways to beat the heat this summer while keeping the kids occupied, several bowling centers are offering free bowling (not including shoe rental) this summer.

Free Summer Bowling for Kids 2013

Growing up my family loved bowling. My brothers and I bowled on Saturday morning leagues and in area tournaments for 6+ years. My parents bowled on Sunday night leagues. Now, I’m passing my love for the sport on to my young girls and husband. Below is a photo of my oldest daughter (then 21 months) bowling for the first time. We thoroughly enjoy these summer bowling programs.

Kids Bowl Free

This summer, kids can bowl free (2 games per person, per day) at participating bowling centers through the Kids Bowl Free program. You’ll register at a participating bowling center near you, then log in to your Kids Bowl Free account weekly to print your coupons.

When you sign up, you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a family pass for $24.95 that allows up to four adult family members to bowl 2 games per person, per day throughout the summer, too. For our local readers, there are several participating Minnesota locations.

AMF Bowling

AMF Bowling is also allowing kids 15 and under to bowl for free this summer through their Summer Unplugged program. A membership card will be assigned during your first visit and should be used to redeem your games on future visits through September 2.

Kids can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long. Shoe rental is not included. Find an AMF Bowling location near you.

Brunswick Bowling

Brunswick Bowling also has a free bowling promotion going on this summer. Students 18 and younger get one free game of bowling every day in June, July and August. Kids ages 13-18 can create their own Brunswick Zone profile, but parents will need to add kids ages 12 and under to the parents’ account. Find a Brunswick Zone location near you.

Free Summer Roller Skating for Kids 2013

Kids Skate Free

The Kids Skate Free program allows kids to roller skate for free during specified times (year-round – this is not specifically a summer program). Age limit requirements vary by location. Skate rental is not included, but you may bring your own skates if you have them. Check the Kids Skate Free FAQ for more information and find a participating Kids Skate Free location near you.

For our Minnesota readers, there is a participating location in Woodbury. For this specific location, passes are valid for children 12 years and younger and can be used on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30pm and Fridays from 4:30-9:30pm.

Check out all of our free summer fun 2013 posts for more fun activities and opportunities going on this summer.

Your turn: Which of these programs have you participated in before? What other free summer recreation programs do you know of?

Feature image photo credit to Sam Howzit

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