Kroger Triple Coupons!! (some areas) 4/29/11 - 5/1/11

In some areas (I'm in the Great Lakes region) Kroger will be holding a triple coupon event from Friday 4/29/11 through Sunday, 5/1/11.  Be sure to call ahead and find out if your store is participating.  Thanks to my friends Melissa and Sarah for tipping me off to this event and even providing some of my coupon match-ups below.  Thanks ladies!

$1.00 Mentos Gum

$.35/1 3/20/11 SS

Final Cost:  Free

Listerine Pocketpacs

$.50/1 1/9/11 SS

$.50/1 4/17/11 SS

Final Cost:  Free

$1.49 Dawn Dish Liquid

$.50/1 P&G Year of Savings Booklet

Final Cost:  Free

$1.29 Colgate Kids Toothpaste

$.50/1 4/10/11 SS

Final Cost:  Free

$1.00 Crest Toothpaste

$.50/1 3/13/11 RP

Final Cost:  Free

$.99 Mahatma Saffron Yellow rice

$.50/1 1/23/11 RP

Final Cost:  Free

$1.09 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles

$.50/1 3/13/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.09

$1.00 Starkist Chunk Light Tuna Pouches

$.50/1 printable here

Final Cost:  Free

$1.00 Mentos Gum

$.35/1 3/20/11 SS

Final Cost:  Free

$1.00 Dial Hand Soap

$.35/1 3/7/11 RP

Final Cost:  Free

$1.00 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls or Grands Biscuits

$.30/2 Grands 3/13/11 SS or 4/17/11 SS

$.40/2 Crescents 3/13/11 or 4/17/11 SS

$.50/2 Sweet Rolls 4/17/11 SS

Final Cost:  As low as $.25 each

$1.00 Haribo gummy bears

$.30/1 printable here

Final Cost:  $.10 each

$1.59 Wacky Mac

$.40/1 1/30/11 SS

Final Cost: $.39 each

$1.69 Franks Red Hot Sauce

$.50/1 printable here

$.50/1 3/13/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.19

$1.33 Ortega Taco Shells

$.50/2 4/17/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.58

$1.99 Texas Toast Croutons

$.50/1 1/30/11 SS and 4/3/11 SS and April All You Mag

Final Cost:  $.49

$2.00 Yoplait Dora 4-pack

$.50/1 3/6/11 or 3/27/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.50 each

$1.00 Yardley bar soap

$.30/1 May All You mag

Final Cost:  $.10

10/$6.00 Yoplait Yogurt

$.40/6 3/27/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.40 each

$1.99 Huggies Wipes

$.50/1 4/17/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.49 each

$2.09 Land o Lakes Half and Half

$.50/1 4/3/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.59 each

$2.15 Various Band-Aids 

$.50/1 3/27/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.65 each

$2.25 Bisquick Shake and Pour

$.50/1 4/3/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.75 each

$2.39 Stove Stop Stuffing

$.50/1 4/3/11 SS

Final Cost:  $.89 each

$2.25 Bisquick Shake and Pour

$.50/1 4/3/11 SS

Final Cost:  .75 each

$1.59 Knorr mixes

$.50/2 4/17/11 RP

Final Cost:  $.82 each for 2

$2.59 Country Crock

$.50/1 4/17/11 RP

Final Cost:  $1.09

$2.00 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel

$.50/2 2/13/11 GM

$.50/2 3/13/11 SS

Final Cost:  $1.25 each

$2.79 Krusteaz Pancake Mix

$.50/1 1/30/11 SS

Final Cost:  $1.29 each

$3.29 Pam Cooking Spray

$.35/1 4/3/11 SS

Final Cost:  $2.24 each

$3.79 Wesson Cooking Oil

$.40/1 4/3/11 SS

Final Cost:  $2.59 each

$1.99 French's Yellow Mustard

$.30/1 4/10/11 SS

Final Cost:  $1.09

$3.99 Gorton's Fish

$.50/1 2/13/11 SS

Final Cost:  $2.49 each

Everyday Homemade

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I'm starting a new blog series today.  I'm calling it Everyday Homemade.  It will include anything you can make at home to save money; condiments, cooking mixes, baby items, household cleaners etc. Anything goes.  I hope you will enjoy it and will find something that you find helpful to you. 

I'm going to kick things off with a recipe for a yummy oriental dressing that you'll have to try on your salad the next time you serve an asian inspired dish at home.

Taste of the Orient Asian Salad Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 t. prepared horseradish 


Blend all ingredients together with a whisk or blender.  Chill before serving.  Stored in an airtight container it will keep for up to two weeks.  This recipe makes a thin dressing.  You'll want to toss your salad with it before serving.

Don't Fret the Sweat

Have a tween or teen in your house?  If you do then chances are you've dealt with this issue.  My oldest children are 14, 17 and 18.  My girls have always been pretty diligent about hygiene but my son, well, the only way to say it is...he smells.  He's got B.O.  Bless his heart he showers everyday but he can still get funky.  He's got anti-perspirant. I gave him his pick of several.  I mean I coupon so I've got a nice stockpile of pretty much any brand he wants.  I haven't figured out if he doesn't notice, doesn't care or just doesn't remember to use i but it's hard to tell him he stinks.  The best way I've found is through humor.  I tell him he has man smell.  He laughs and he takes care of it.  Thank God so far there have been no hurt feelings. 

Unilever, the makers of Degree, Dove and Suave deodorants and anti-perspirants has launched a new site, Don't Fret the Sweat to help you navigate this sensitive tween/teen issue. It has expert advice, tips, FAQs and even a product matchmaker.  Learn more by watching  the video below and join the Don't Fret the Sweat community on facebook.



So how have you handled this issue with your child?  I'd love to hear your suggestions.  I've still got two little ones to raise and can never have enough tools in my toolbox.

Disclosure:  I wrote this post in return for a chance to win a prize.  Thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Travel Through Thursday Blog Hop

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Purex Complete with Zout Review and Giveaway

 As a Purex Insider I was sent a bottle of Purex Complete with Zout to try.  Purex Complete with Zout is the Purex you know and love enhanced with triple-enzyme stain-fighting power of Zout stain remover.  It comes in Fresh Morning Burst scent or Free & Clear, which is a hypoallergnic fragrance-free formula.  Purex with Zout has three powerful stain-fighting enzymes in it:

1. Protease:  An enzyme that works against grass and blood.
2. Amylase:  Which works against chocolate and tomato sauce.
3. Mannanase:  This enzyme works guar, a very sticky substance found in many foods.

I decided to really put this detergent to the test.  I loaded up the washer with Joshua's grass-stained play clothes and Caitlyn's chocolate ice cream stained white sweater.  I just threw them in, measured the detergent and hit the start button.  I then went about the business of the day.  

I checked the clothes when they came out of the dryer.  First, the good news:  ALL of the grass stains were gone. Yay!  The bad news?  The ice cream stain, although lighter is still very obvious.  I'll be honest though.  I didn't pre-treat as recommended.  I was in a hurry to get the laundry done and checked off my to-do list for the day.  Maybe if I had pre-treated the stain I wouldn't be considering throwing such a cute sweater away right now. 

What I didn't like - It didn't perform as I expected on the chocolate stain.

What I liked - It worked on grass stains.  It's formulated to work in both traditional and High Efficiency (HE) washers and I like the price.  Priced from $3.49 to $7.99 depending on size and retailer it's a lot more economical to use than many other name brand detergents.

I will still use Purex Complete with Zout but I will definitely follow the recommendations for tough stains next time.

Try it for yourself.  Request a free sample of Purex with Zout or get your $1.00 coupon here.

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Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.  Giveaway closes on May 9, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST.  Winner will be selected from among all eligible entries by comment number using random.org.

Freebie Potpourri

Evolution of Smooth (EOS) hand lotion in either regular or cucumber scent.  EOS is giving away 5,000 samples on April 25 and May 2, 2011.  Enter via their facebook page.

Hearos earplugs gives an unspecified number of samples away every day.  Visit the Hearos website regularly to snag yourself a set.

Take this coupon to your local Victoria's Secret for your Deluxe Sample of Dream Angels Heavenly Perfume.

Rite Aid Stock +UP Week of 4/24/11

There are some good deals at Rite Aid this week.  I've got my eye on those Veet products!  Did you find a great deal too?  Please comment and share!

$.88 M&M Mars Single Serve Candy

$.88 +UP Reward

B2G1 M&Ms Chocolate Candies  3/13/11 RP

Final Cost:  3 Free after coupons and +UP

$5.99 Motrin PM, 20 ct.
$3.00 in-ad coupon
$6.00/2 Motrin PM coupon 1/9/11 SS
Final Cost:  Free

$5.99 Veet products

$2.00/1 printable here

$3.00 in-ad coupon

$1.00/1 Video Values coupon
Final Cost:  Free

$4.99 Baby Orajel Toothpaste or pain relief Buy one get one free  

$5.00 +UP when you purchase $10.00
$1.00/1 printable here

Deal Suggestion

2 Orajel Training Toothpaste $4.99
2 Orajel Pain Relief $5.49
Total = $10.48 after bogo discount

Use:  (2) $1.00 Baby Orajel coupons
Final Cost:  $.87 each after coupons and +UP

$4.99 Hylands Kids Cough, Cold, Allergy 4oz $4.99
$4.00 +UP Reward
Final Cost: $.99 after +UP

2/$6.00 Herbal Essence or Aussie products  

Free Herbal Essence or Aussie Styler wyb Herbal Essence or Aussie Product 3/13/11 SS
$1.00/1 Herbal Essecnce or Aussie Product P&G Everyday Savings Booklet
$1.00/2 Herbal Essence or Aussie Products 4/3/11 P&G
Final Cost: $1.00

Canadian Freebie: Free Box of Kellogg's Vector Cereal

Like new Kellogg's Vector cereal and you will get a coupon for a free box.  This coupon is available to Canadian residents only.

Culver's Free Menu Item

Like Culver's on facebook.  If you are one of the first 10,000 to enter you will receive a coupon by e-mail for a free new menu item on May 2, 2011.  Offer is only available to U.S. residents.