Frugal Fritzie

This Sunday 6/28 will have 2 Inserts, 1 Smart Source and 1 Red Plum (for those still getting Red Plum). Here’s a preview of some of the better coupons. Keep in mind coupons vary by region. Our area, for example doesn’t get near the coupons as listed.

SMART SOURCE
$2.00/1 Bengay product
$3.00/1 Bic Soleil Refillable Razor Handle or Cartridge Refills 4pk/8pk
$.75/1 Butterball Deep Fried Turkey Lunchmeat
$1.00/1 Chinet Classic White or Casuals Plates
$.75/1 Colgate Total, Sensitive, Max Fresh, Max White, or Colgate Kid’s Toothpaste
$1.00/2 Eckrich Franks or Smoked Sausage
$1.00/2 Hershey’s Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate with Almonds or Special Dark Chocolate 6-pk
$1.50/1 O.B. product
$2.00/1Off! Clip-On Repellent Starter
BOGO Stayfree Product

RED PLUM
$1.00/2 Ball Park Franks, any
$.75/1 Ben & Jerry’s Flipped Out
$1.00/2 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt or Sorbet Pints
$1.25/1 Degree Men Absolute Protection Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant
FREE Ideal 50ct Packets, up to $2.59
$1.00/1 Pantene Expressions or Restoratives product
$1.00/2 Pringles 180g+ cans – $1.00 off any 2
$7.50/1 Pur or Pur Flavor Options System, pitcher or faucet
$1.25/2 Wish-Bone Dressings

NOTE: For those of you who aren’t getting the Red Plum (Valassis) inserts in your papers, you can sign up for them HERE and get them sent directly to your mailbox!

This was my last stop today and I was too hot to mess with the 10 Mix or Match special, so I’ll save that for another trip! My deal today:
4 packages of Tysons All Natural Chicken (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs) $.99 lb., used 4 $1.00 Qs
2 Hormel Always Tender Pork Tenderloins $4.99 ea, used 2 $1.00 Qs
Milk 2% Milk marked down to $2.13
Kroger Frozen Okra 16 oz. $1.00, used $.55 Dillons Q
2 Suave deodorants $1.00 ea, ised 2 $.50 Qs (doubled)
Final Cost $16.73

Well, I could just slap myself upside the head, I keep forgetting to use my $25 in Target gift cards (now $30) I’ve accumulated. I’ll blame it on the heat. Anyway, here’s my deals:

6 Big Rolls Bounty Basic $5.99, used $1.00 Target Q and 1 $.25 Q
Solo Bare 15 ct. Bamboo Paper Plates $1.50, used $1.00 Q (got the last one they had!)
2 Vaseline Aloe Lotion Trial Size $.99 ea, used 2 $1.25 Qs
1 Dove Deodorant Trial Size $.97, used $1.00 Q
3 Crystal Light To-Go 3 pks. $.99 ea, used 1 $1.00 Q and 1 $2.00/2 Q
Gillette Fusion Razor $7.99 used $4.00 Q
Gillette Body Wash $3.49 used $1.00 Q, got $5.00 Target gift card for the razor & body wash
Dr. Scholl’s Inserts $9.99 used $10.00 Q
5 Rayovac Alkaline Batteries AA 2 packs $1.00 ea, used 5 $1.00 Qs
Cocktail Onions 50% off $1.98- My guy loves these, he can sit & eat a jar in one sitting
3 jars Pace specialty Salsa $2.09 ea, used 3 $1.00 Qs and 3 $.50 Target Qs
1 Velveeta Shells & Cheese $1.52, used $1.00 Q
Final Cost $16.01 PLUS got a $5.00 Target Gift Card

Boy, did I have fun at Walgreens today in spite of the brutal heat! The below is from 2 separate transactions and 2 different stores. We have 2 Walgreens in our area and much to my delight we are getting 2 more in the near future, Yippee!!!! My Walgreens doesn’t do the multiple transactions at one time like I see others do, but that’s fine with me. I’m perfectly happy with making more than 1 trip a week and I’m usually by both locations at least once a week. My 2 deals today:

1st Store:
3 John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoos/Conditioners, 3/$15.00 used 3 $3.00 Qs, got $5.00 RR
Accuchek Glucose Monitor $14.99, got $5.00 RR and will submit for rebate
4 Big Rolls Toilet Paper
Pro S35 Curling Iron, on sale 50% off- $4.99, used $3.00 Q from pharmacy Q booklet
Rolaids Soft Chews 18 ct. $2.99, used $1.00 Q, got $2.00 RR
2 Oreo Cakesters 2/$5.00, used 2 $1.00 Qs, got $2.00 RR
Aquafresh Advanced Toothpaste $3.00, used $1.00 Q, got $3.00 RR
2 Lysol 12.5 oz (both came with FREE full size can of wipes, yay!) 2/$7.00, used 1 $2.00 & 1 $1.00 Q, got $2.00 RR
1 30 pack Bandaids $1.50, used $1.00 Q
Used $10.00 in RRs
Final Cost $36.04 (PLUS I will submit for $14.99 Rebate for the Accuchek and got back $21 in Regster Rewards)

2nd Store
3 John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo/Conditioners 3/$15.00, used 3 $3.00 Qs, got $5.00 RR
4 Big Rolls Toilet Paper
Purex 3-In-1 $6.99, used $2.00 Q, got $2.00 RR and will submit for rebate if I don’t find it works well for me)
Aquafresh Advanced Toothpaste $3.00, used $1.00 Q, got $3.00 RR
Used $8.00 RR
Final Cost $7.53 (PLUS I got back $10.00 in Register Rewards and will submit for rebate on Purex if I don’t care for it)

Phew! I just got back from a SCORCHER of a shopping trip. I started this morning, I made several stops today and it was 105 degrees with the heat index by the time I got back today. Yowsa! So, let me tell you, I am delighted to be back home in the comfort of air conditioning! So, here’s my Aldis deal today:

3 pack of Green Bell Peppers $1.69
4 pack Tomatoes $.99
10 pack of Flour Tortillas $.99
2 dozen Large Eggs $.56 ea
2 bags of Pork Rinds $.99 ea
Total: $7.10

Remember: Aldis doesn’t take coupons, so you can leave the coupons behind for this trip!

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YUM! It’s that time again, it’s Free Chocolate Friday!!! NOTE: You can sign up for this up to 4 times!

Every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. est, Mars is giving away a FREE candy bar to the first 250,000 people that sign up. Now, who can resist free chocolate I ask you, who?!?! Get yours HERE

Crocs is having a great promotion right now HERE. Free shipping on ALL orders in the US (enter code july4). This offer is good thru 7/8. And several of their items are marked down to $9.99 so you can get a really great deal!

The world lost two icons today.  I’d like to take a brief moment to remember Michael Jackson the “King of Pop” and actress Farrah Fawcett who both left their indelible marks on the world.

I’d also like to remember the legendary Ed McMahon who passed away earlier this week.

The FDA suggests consumers should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell along with some other nasty side effects.  Zicam has voluntarily recalled these products, get more information HERE on how to return them for a refund or exchange. Get more information from the FDA HERE.

Nestle Toll House has recalled their refrigerated cookie dough due to E-Coli illnesses from consuming the dough raw. See more information such as how to get your money back and a full list of the items recalled on their website HERE. See FDA’s information HERE.

I was on Amazon today and was looking at their fans, it’s been in the upper nineties here with no end in sight-ugh. I spotted this fan that seems to have some really good reviews. Normally $110.00, it’s marked down to $59.99 and qualifies for Amazon’s Super Saver Free Shipping! Here’s some of its features:
* 12-inch oscillating table fan provides 85-inch range of air movement
* Turn-of-century design,satin-black finish,brushed-nickel accents
* Whisper-quiet motor/aerodynamic blade design for maximum air flow
* Heavy-duty metal housing vibration-free operation; 3-speed control
* 5-year limited warranty