Frugal Fritzie

It’s the end of the month so that means some coupons will be dropping off Coupons.com after today, so print the, while they’re still available. Here’s a reminder of a few that are still available in case you haven’t had a chance to print them yet:

• $3.00 off Glade Lasting Impressions & various other Glade coupons
• $0.75 off one Kraft Parmesan Seasoning Blends
• $1.00 off one Cat’s Pride Litter
• $2.00 off Aleve 40 ct. or larger
• $1.00 off one T.G.I. Friday’s Frozen Entrée for One
• $1.00 off any one Arrowhead Mills product
• $2.00 off one Butterball Ready to Carve Fully Cooked Turkey Breast
• $0.75 off one Bob Evans Side Dish
• $1.50 off one Bissell Stomp n Go
• $1.00 off one Robitussin product
• $1.00 off two Post Kid’s Cereals

Stock up on gifts for the holidays! Taste of Home is having a huge sale starting today, get Hardcover Cookbooks for Only $5.00. Some of these cookbooks were regularly priced at $24.99, so a huge savings! Use coupon code LST88 for Free Shipping on Orders $20.00 or more OR if you have a smaller order you can use coupon code LST63 to get $1.00 Shipping for each item purchased. Taste of Home is also having a huge $5.00 Sale on Kid’s Books, so be sure and check those out too.

Hurry on over to All You & snag a Free Sample of Kinerase Instant Dermal Wrinkle Filler, Lift and Resculpt Night Cream. One per household, while supplies last.

Thanks Free Snatcher!

Looking for ideas for entertaining during the holiday season? Then you’ll want to check out Erin Chase’s new The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom’s Holiday Entertaining Guide . This ebook includes lots of tips including:

• How much should you budget for your holiday meal
• What things to include and what can you leave out
• Tips to outsmart the grocery stores and get the most value for your coupons
• The perfect plan to have everything cooked using only one oven
• And how to turn your leftovers into more amazing meals the next day
• A fun list of great and proven conversation starters
• How to make your home smell wonderful and feel homey when your guests arrive
• Ways to make beautiful decorations and centerpieces that cost next to nothing
• How to get the kids involved AND be excited about helping
• And 5 proven ways to reduce the stress of the holidays, and actually thrive through the holidays

Plus, it also comes with:

• FREE Holiday Planners – Also included in my Holiday Entertaining Guide, printable planners that you can use for planning your menu, grocery list, oven schedule, to-do list, table décor and setup and more.
• FREE Holiday Treats – Get 10 recipes for holiday treats that are perfect for cookie exchanges or gifting to your favorite foodie. From Peppermint Brownies to Nutmeg Snickerdoodles…you’ll be glad to have these recipes come time for your holiday baking.

Normally $3.99, use coupon code THANKS & get the Holiday Entertaining Guide for $1.99. You’ll get both the .PDF and Interactive “Flash” versions of the ebook.

Here’s a great coupon from Coupons.com today:

• $0.40 off one package of No Yolks Noodles I don’t see a coupon for this one very often, so I would print it now while it’s still available.

Go to Michael Kors’ Facebook page and get a Free Sample of Michael Kors Gold Fragrance (Under “Michael Kors” tab). One sample per household, while supplies last.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Wow, Target released tons of new printable store coupons on their site today! Print whatever you think you can use right away, because some of these will disappear fast, especially the apparel coupons. There’s so many of them, here’s a few of my favorites and these are all Target store coupons so they can be stacked with manufacturer’s coupons to really maximize your savings:

• $5.00 off Women’s Denim Bottom (expires 12/3)
• $1.00 off any Up&Up product $3.00 or more (expires 12/3)
• $5.00 off Women’s Handbag $19.99 ore more (expires 12/3)
• $3.00 off Merona Clothing $10.00 ore more (excludes intimates) (expires 12/3)
• $0.50 off Kraft Salad Dressing 16 oz. (expires 12/6)
• $1.00 off Oscar Mayer Bacon 12 oz. or larger (expires 12/6)
• $5.00 off two Citrucel Fiber Supplement, Debrox Earwax Removal, Tagamet Acid Relief, Ecotrin Pain Relief, Phazyme Gas Relief, Gaviscon Antacid (expires 12/3)
• $0.50 off Up&Up Pain Relief (expires 12/3)
• $1.75 off Skinny Cow Chocolate Candy (expires 12/3)
• $1.00 off two Lipton Tea Bags (expires 12/6)
• $0.50 off two Philadelphia Cream Cheese (expires 12/6)

Hot Deal Alert! Tide with Bleach Alternative Clean Breeze Scent with Actilift, 50-Ounce in on sale for $5.99 on Amazon right now and it ships FREE! Plus, clip the $2.00 coupon (you’ll need to be logged into your Amazon account to view the coupon), making it only $3.99 Shipped! Hurry, this one will not last long! You can also check out more Tide products on Amazon that the $2.00 coupon qualifies for.

Thanks Savings in Seconds!

Red Plum has a few new coupons this morning. Print what you think you can use right away, these usually don’t last long. You should be able to print each one twice:

• $1.50 off one Scott’s Liquid Gold Wood Cleaner & Preservative
• $0.55 off one package of Idaho Spuds Signature Potato Bits 13.7 oz. (expires 12/31)
• $1.00 off one Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment
• $1.00 off two Kotex products
• $1.50 off any two Monterey Pasta Company Pastas or Sauces (zipcode 90210 if you don’t see any of these)
• (This Nivea coupon is now GONE) $1.00 off one Nivea Body Wash for Men 8.4-16.9 oz. This coupon makes them $0.99 at Walgreens this week, plus it doesn’t expires until 12/31/11, so you’ve got plenty of time to use it!

Hot Deal Alert from Woot! Get a WowWee Alive Baby Animal for $14.99. Shipping is a flat rate of $5.00 and this deal is going on today only or until it sells out whichever comes first. Description:

• WowWee Alive Baby Animals are huggable and life-like plush friends that want to be adopted and taken home
• When you give them love and attention, they come “alive”
• Pet them and they’ll respond with sounds and motion
• Stroke their back, pat their head or cradle them in your arms and they’ll respond with blinking eyes, an animated mouth and realistic baby animal sounds
• They know when they’re being turned over
• Leave them alone and they’ll snore themselves to sleep before powering down (hee-hee)
• Adoption certificate and family portrait included
• WowWee Alive Baby Animals are the perfect companion for children – great for daytime play and night-time cuddling
• Requires (4) AA Batteries (included)
• Recommended for Ages 3 and Up
• Choose from either a Lion Cub or Koala Joey

Awwww, these adorable little guys are so darn cute, can I buy one for myself, would that be weird?! LOL Ok, so maybe not for me, but definitely snagging one & stashing it away for a Christmas gift.

Thanks Smart Couponing!

Here’s my take on the best deals each week. Free deals are highlighted in green. If you’re not familiar with all Walgreens has to offer check out my Walgreens 101 page. View and print the Walgreens corporate coupon policy.

Check out all the coupons available from the Walgreens November Monthly Coupon Booklet .

REGISTER REWARD DEALS

Ricola Dual Action Cough Drops (Cherry, 19 ct.) – $2.00=$2.00 RR
Buy 2, Use BOGO Ricola Products 10/2/2011 SS Insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost 2 FREE

Mars, Hershey’s or Nestle Fun Size Candy (10.23-12.5 oz.) – $2.49=$0.50 RR (10/30-10/31 ONLY)
Use HERE (zipcode 77477, if you haven’t printed this one yet, print it before it’s gone!)
Get back $0.50/1 RR
Final Cost FREE

Queen Anne Cordial Cherries (13.2 oz.) or World’s Finest (5.5 oz.) – 4/$10.00=$5.00 RR
Final Cost $1.25 ea.

Advil Liquigels (20 ct.) or Tablets or Caplets (24 ct.) – $2.99=$1.00 RR
Use $1.00/1 coupon
Get back $1.00 RR
Final Cost $0.99

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers – 2/$20.00=$3.00 RR
Use $2.00/2 Pampers Diapers 10/30 P&G Insert
And Use $2.00/1 Walgreens Store coupon form the Infant Care Booklet (coupon code 5521) (will take off $2.00 2x)
Get Back $3.00 RR
Final Cost $5.50 ea.

Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste (4 or 4.1 oz.) or Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush – 2/$7.00=$5.00 RR
Use 2 $1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel 10/30, 10/16 (expires 10/31) or 10/2 (expires 10/31) P&G Insert (some ares get $0.75/1 coupons)
Get back $5.00 RR
Final Cost 2 FREE-$0.25 ea.

Nivea Body Wash (16.9 oz.) – $3.99=$2.00 RR
Use $1.00/1 Nivea Body Wash 10/30 RP Insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $0.99

Schick Quattro or Intuition Razor System or Cartridges (excludes 8 pk.) – $8.99=$3.00 RR
Use $4.00/1 Schick Quattro for Women Refills 9/25 SS Insert
And Use $2.00/1 Walgreens store coupon from the Holiday Coupon Booklet (watch for in stores starting 10/30)
Get back $3.00 RR
Final Cost FREE

Colgate MaxWhite, MaxFresh or Clean Toothpaste (6 oz.) – 2/$3.50=$2.00 RR
Use 2 $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 10/30 SS Insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $0.25 ea.

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color – 2/$12.00=$2.00 RR
Use 2 $2.00/1 Clairol Hair Color Product 10/30 or 10/16 P&G Insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $3.00 ea.

Head & Shoulders Shampoo & Conditioner (13.5 or 14.2 oz.) – $4.99=$2.00 RR
Use $1/1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or conditioner 10/2 P&G Insert (expires 10/31)
Get Back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $0.99

Pantene, Aussie or Herbal Essences Hair Care (5.1-14 oz.) – 2/$7.00=$2.00 RR
Use $3.00/2 Pantene Products 10/30 P&G or 9/25 RP (expires 10/31) Insert
Get back $2.00 RR
Final Cost $1.00 ea.

COUPON MATCH-UPS

Dawn Dish Liquid (9 oz.) – $0.99
Use $0.50/1 Dawn 10/30 P&G Insert
Final Cost $0.49

Blue Diamond Almonds (6 oz.) – Buy One, Get One Free at $3.59 ($1.80 ea.)
Use $1.00/2 Blue Diamond Almonds 10/16 SS Insert
Final Cost $1.30 ea.

CoverGirl Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush or Lip Cosmetics – Buy One, Get One 50% Off
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 2 CoverGirl Cheekers Blush (Online Price $4.79, 2nd one would be $2.40)
Use $8.00/2 CoverGirl Face Products 10/2/2011 P&G Insert (expires 10/31) (coupon will need to be adjusted down)
Final Cost 2 FREE
Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 2, CoverGirl Concealer (Online Price $5.99, 2nd one $3.00)
Use $8.00/2 CoverGirl Face Products 10/2/2011 P&G Insert (expires 10/31)
Final Cost $0.50 ea.

Tide Detergent (24-32 Use) – $5.99
Use $2.00/1 Tide Detergent 10/30 P&G Insert
Final Cost $3.99

Sobe Lifewater (20 oz.) – 4/$4.00
Use $1.00/4 Walgreens store coupon from Walgreens November Monthly Coupon Booklet
Final Cost $0.75 ea.

Sunsweet Prune Juice (64 oz.) – $3.00
Use $0.75/1 Sunsweet Prune Juice 9/11/2011 SS Insert
And Use Walgreens in-ad store coupon
Final Cost $2.25

Campbell’s Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup (10.75 oz.) – $0.59
Use $0.40/2 Campbell’s Condensed Soups 10/2 SS Insert or $1.00/5 coupon
And Use Walgreens in-ad store coupon
Final Cost $0.39

Twizzlers (11-16 oz.) – 3/$5.00 or $1.99 ea.
Use 3 $0.75/1 Twizzlers Candy 8/7/2011 SS Insert (expires 10/31) (some areas got $1.00/3 coupon)
Final Cost $0.92-$1.34

Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash (33.8 oz.) – $3.99
Use $2.00/1 Crest Rinse 10/30 P&G Insert
Final Cost $1.99

OTHER DEALS (& Good Fillers Items)

Deerfield or Nice Cheese, Shredded or Block (8 oz.) or Singles (12 oz.) – 2/$3.00
Use Walgreens in-ad store coupon

Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (8 oz.) – 3/$1.00
Use Walgreens in-ad store coupon

This post brought to you by Carapelli. All opinions are 100% mine.

So, I was contacted recently about conducting a taste taste with Carapelli Olive Oil and I jumped at the chance. Olive Oil is something I use a lot when cooking and using with salads, especially Extra Virgin Olive Oil, so I am always willing to give another brand a try. Carapelli Olive Oil has been making olive oil since 1983 and is headquartered in Florence Italy. Their olive oil is made solely from the first cold pressing of 100% Italian olive oils with an intense, robust flavor & aroma.

So, the fun part! I got to partake in my own little tasting session of my own & similar to a wine tasting, there are a few steps involved in  the process of an olive oil tasting.

1. Swirl – By swirling the olive oil in a glass, you release the oil’s esters which are the molecules that contain the aroma
2. Sniff – Inhale Deeply. The aroma is the key to the fruitiness of the oil.
3. Slurp – Sip the oil while “sipping” in a bit of air. The slurping action emulsifies the oil and helps spread it throughout your mouth.
4. Swallow – Once swallowing the oil, note any sensations or aftertaste

So, I got to sample Carapelli’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil & performed the above test (I found the slurping part especially entertaining lol).  I thought the aroma to be robust, fruity & very pleasant. It was very smooth tasting, not to mention tasting notably of very fresh olives and it had zero aftertaste. It would definitely be great used as a salad dressing for mixed greens or tossed in to lightly sauteed veggies. Is it lunchtime yet?! Ha!

You can head on over to Carapelli’s site for more information and you can also print a coupon:

$1.00 OFF coupon at www.CarapelliUSA.com