OOPS TENT SALE - going on now...

The OOPS TENT SALE starts today and runs through the weekend. And we can tell you from experience, this is a usually a sale you don't want to miss. They have lots of name-brand items dirt-cheap and carry clothes for the entire family as well as fun accessories. And the best part? Most items are under $6! If you live in Spartanburg or even close-by it's worth checking out.


Hours are Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The sale is under a tent at the Washburn & Co. Distribution Center located at 3709 South Church Street Ext. (Hwy. 221 towards Roebuck.) From downtown Spartanburg it's on the left 3.6 miles from the Spartanburg Post Office. Call (864) 576-5071 for more information.

Good luck shopping and saving - and please let us know if you find any good deals!

I (anje) am headed there at lunch time today...hope to find some great deals.  Folks are talking about the sale HERE on our Facebook page.  Join the discussion, won't you?

Spring consignment sale time!

It's a great time if you're in the market for kids' stuff and other consignment goodies. Here are a few of the sales going on right now (some end soon, so hurry out!):

• One Week Boutique - March 13-17 @ Lake Bowen Commons on Hwy 9
• Children's Market - March 15-17 @ Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church (westside)
• Bateman's Consignment - March 9-31 @ Old Harris Teeter (westside)
• New 2 You Consignment - March 15-? @ Fairview Road toward Chesnee
• Switcharoos Consignment - March 16-18 @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Keep an eye out for half-price items -- many consignment sales will mark items down half-price toward the end of the sale or the last day of the sale. I usually like to go back and see what kinds of deals I can get!

Have fun saving and shopping!

Busy days! Bi-Lo, Food Lion and Publix deals this week

It's been one of those weeks for me -- so much going on and so little time for couponing and shopping. Since we have some awesome bloggy friends who do it so well, I'm going to send you their way this week for the recaps of Bi-Lo, Publix and Food Lion. Happy saving!

• Bi-Lo - visit Time2Save
• Publix - visit IheartPublix here and here
• Food Lion - visit Madame Deals

JoAnn Fabric has mobile coupons! And sale items too - up to 70% off!

I (anje) am a decent (term used loosely) seamstress...that said, I can't put a zipper in worth a darn!!  I've spent part of the last few hours trying to find a YouTube video that can teach me.  Fingers crossed...I'm going to try to do this again...my seam ripper is getting more use that my Singer!

So.... Are you a seamstress or a crafty-goddess?  If you love Jo-Ann's Fabric (located where Old Navy used to be) consider getting signed up for mobile coupons.


Similar to what Target offers, you sign up to receive a text message on your smart phone and when you shop at Jo-Ann's you have the cashier just scan your phone.  It's that easy. And, it can save you money!

HERE is the information to get signed up.  And, they also have a Teacher Rewards program too.  This is great for those of you decorating a classroom and for Home School moms too!  Read about the discounts that are available and qualifications HERE.

Go HERE to get the information you need to get started.

This week the sale ad not only had three great coupons, the ad was filled with great craft ideas too.   The Valentine items are marked down to 70% off (I bought some things I think I can use next year as classroom mom for the school Valentine parties).

Enjoy the savings and get your creative energy flowing too!

Saving In Spartanburg

Zulily - LOOK at these great priced, fun sale items!

Okay - admittedly, if you've been a faithful follower of SiS, you know we repeat our best deals for our newest readers.  This is one of those times...if you've already signed up here, skip ahead and read our next post.  If not...

You've got to check out ZULILY!  It's not just a site for babies and mothers-to-be.  I check this site everyday and my youngest child is 8!  Why do I continue to check it out?


Well...for one, they add new categories and items each day.  They have things for babies, toddlers, youth, adult, home and books/educational items.  The sales at Zulily last for about three or four days and then they're gone. 

The Blowout Sale just started and you can save up to 90% this week!

Sweet Heart Rose for Dollie & Me - $25.99

 THIS site is for you!  If you are a fashionista wanna-be (like me) YOU need to check out the "Shop by age" option and choose "Adult".  It's simple, its cute and it's affordable.  Really - the way I see it, is if you shop at the Mall, you may find similar items and they may even be similarly priced, but what else would you be tempted to buy?  Yep.  I figure I am SAVING money by shopping from home because I'm not tempted to to buy a complete outfit and/or visit multiple stores in my trip!  See - It's a money saving idea too!

Capital "A" Adorable ~ ~ ~ You will love the things available HERE for moms, babies and kids.  (And moms-to-be too!)

Great gifts and "fun" to wear.  Check it out.  We think you'll agree.  Zulily is cute!

Last spring, I ordered a "onesie" that says "My Dad's A Geek" for my friend who works in the computer department at my "real job"....He LOVED it!  And so did his wife and baby.

Here's a great site that offers daily deals - usually about 70 percent off - for babies and kids. And they have such cute, cute clothes and items.  They just launched a Blowout Sale with up to 90% off - so go. Check it out.  Just register your email address and start seeing the savings.

It's Saving In Spartanburg and we're shopping from home with Zulily and saving up to 90% :)

Ingles - March 11- 17, 2012

It's a new sale week at Ingles and they deals you may not want to miss! Go here for a copy of their official coupon policy. Read it and print a dated copy to keep with you in your coupon binder or box. That way, if any questions should arise at checkout, you'll have the policy in black and white.

Here's what I'm seeing this week:
This week the Ingles Advantage Mail members can get: Iiceberg lettuce BOGO, price not listed, valid through 3/17/12. Limit two

Weekly ad deals this week:
Produce:
Beets $2.48 ea.
Cabbage $0.28/lb.
Collard Greens - Organic $1.78 ea.
Cucumbers 10/$10
Grapes, Red or White seedless $1.98/lb
Onions - Yellow 5 lb. bag 2/$5
Oranges, 4lb. bag Cali Navel 2/$5
Peppers - Colored 10/$10
Salad, Bagged Mixes 2/$4
Strawberries 2/$3
Tomatoes $1.68/lb.

Meat/Seafood:
Bacon - Oscar Mayer $4.38
Bacon - Smithfield $3.98
Beef - Lean Ground Round $2.98/lb.
Beef - Harvest Farms USDA Choice Chuck Roast $4.28
Beef - USDA Eye of Round $3.48/lb.
Chicken - Harvest Farms Sliced Boneless Breast $3.98 lb.
Chicken - Tyson Best of Boneless Pack $2.28/lb.
Chicken - Tyson Boneless Skinless Breast $1.98/lb.
Chicken - Tyson Whole Cut Up Bird $1.28/lb.
Hot Dogs - Carolina Pride 2/$5
Kielbasa - Smithfield $2.98
Lunchmeat - Hormel Natural 2/$6
Lunchmeat - Oscar Mayer Lunchables 4/$5
Pork - Bone-in Chops $1.98/lb.
Turkey - Ground Butterball $2.98

Deals in the ad this week:
Dairy Case:
Activia Yogurt 4 pk. 2/$4
   buy two and use (2) use $1/1 from SS 1/12
   you pay $1 each

Breakstone Sour Cream 2/$3

Laura Lynn Greek Yogurt 10/$9

Tropicana Trop 50 Juice 2/$6
   buy 2 and use the Pepsi Moments to Save $1/2
   pay $2.50 each

Yoplait Yogurt 6 oz., $0.60
   buy six and use $0.40/6 from SS 3/11
   you pay just $0.47 each after coupon doubles

Frozen:
Eggo Waffles 2/$4
   look for packages with peelie coupon for $1/3

Healthy Choice Steamers $2
   buy two and use $1/2 printable HERE
   Pay just $1.85 each!

Totino's Pizza Rolls 10/$10
   Buy three and use $0.75/3 from SS 2/26
   Pay just $0.75 each!

Grocery:
Doritos BOGO at $4.29
   buy two and use $0.75/2 from Pepsi MTS insert 2/26
   pay just $1.77 each

Honey Bunches of Oats $2.50
   use $1/1 from SS 2/26
   pay $1.50

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal 4/$10
   buy four and use $4/4 printable HERE
   Pay just $1.50 each

Quaker Life Cereal $2.50
   Buy three and use $1/3 from MTS (Pepsi Moments To Save insert) 2/26
   Pay $2.16 each

Starkist Tuna, 2.6 oz., pouch $1.13
   use $0.50/1 from March All You
   Pay just $0.13 each!

Tropicana Orange Juice, 59 oz., $3
   buy two and use $1/2 from Pepsi MTS insert 2/26
   Pay just $2.50 each

Household:
Gain Laundry Detergent, 50 oz., $4.98
   buy two and use $1.50/2 from RP 1/29
   Pay $4.23 each

Purina Dog or Puppy Food, $10.98
   use $1/1 from RP 1/20
   Pay $9.98

Scott Tissue or Towels, 8-12 ct., $7.38
   use $1/2 from SS 3/4

P.S - If I've noted that your coupon will double...remember that Ingles has a quirky policy about how many coupons will double.  Read and print the policy (above) as a refresher.  Happy Shopping at Ingles!
~anje at
Saving In Spartanburg

Sunday Morning Newspaper Review & Deals too: March 11, 2012

Good Sunday Morning to you!!!!

Did you spring forward?  It's going to be a great day and the sun is shining brightly.  Yea!! Sunshine!!  And, we will have more daylight ...on the downside...it may be harder to get our school-aged children in bed when there's still daylight and outside fun to be had!!!!

It'll be time to start looking at putting in spring flowers, pulling weeds and raking up those leftover leaves.  That said, do you have a budget for how much you will spend on your yard?  If you don't pre-plan, you can get carried away by adding an extra flat of two of plants, rocks, mulch, rocks or whatever else seems to look "needed" while your at a greenhouse.

A couple of places to get great prices on plants are online (yep, really!) and at the Spartanburg Community College Spring Plant sale.  I'm not sure of the date yet, but we will post it when we find out.  The school has a horticulture program and the Spartanburg Men's Garden Club is now housed at the college.  Last year I bought several plants at the sale, and they are already starting to sprout - well, at least the perennials anyway :)

However you enjoy your extra hour of sunshine outside, I hope your week is filled with sun and savings!  We've posted several deals around town for you recently and you can print out several great money saving coupons too! 

Take a look at what I saw in the paper today:

Spartanburg Herald Journal
The paper is filled with an amazing cover story of adult special need children.  The State is looking at cutting funds and that would leave many Spartanburg county residents without the funding they need.  Read the story and consider making a phone call to your representative.  Parents that have children with special needs need help, and not just while those children are school-aged. 

There's a coupon for the Grapevine Restaurant on page A3.  On A4 check out the gift card deal for City Range ~ buy a $20 and pay only $15 - and they have an amazing Sunday Brunch!  Yum!  Page A7 has the Clinque Bonus - I only get these when I am out of my favorite Clinque products, but used to always gift them away to babysitters.  Giving a sitter a little gift (and pay) was a nice touch and I swear, I was never at a shortage for sitters :)  ~ whatever works, right?

Page B5 has a "deal" you may need: FREE Legal Clinics!  The SC Bar Association is giving your free answers  - check their website for more info.  Page E3 has an ad for the New 2 You Consignment sale.  There are several consignment sale coming up and the Oops Tent Sale too!  The Children's Market, Batemann's and Bethel are great places to pick up great clothes at great prices.  Do you shop consignment?  You can save money and find some really great pieces for you and/or your child/ren.

Hobby Lobby has a coupon on page E8 and the ads in the paper with coupons include:
Harbor Freight
Michael's
Rack Room Shoes
Sears

Coupons and deals...there are TWO coupon inserts today:  SS - Smart Source, and RP - Red Plum AND... You can also get printable coupons HERE - print, clip and file and get that box or binder back in your car.  Having a ton of coupons at home while you're out shopping will not be very helpful when it comes to saving money, will it?

If you want to know what coupon inserts will be in the paper next week, you can go HERE to see the listing each week. It's free and informative.    If you are ready to print some coupons, you can also head over HERE to take a look at what's available. 

More deals: are on Twitter, follow me! (Anje) I tweet a lot of #Spartanburg info, #deal, #coupons and the occasional rant about this or that :o)  The tweets are mine and mine alone and represent my thoughts...how's that for a disclaimer?  You can #follow me @1of5Hawks after you get yourself signed in or signed up HERE. 

Bi-Lo check out "extra deals" by Rebecca HERE
CVS - check out Pam in a post below this one on SAVING IN SPARTANBURG
Ingles - check out Anje in the Ingles post here on SAVING IN SPARTANBURG
Publix - check out Karen here on SAVING IN SPARTANBURG later this week.
Rite Aid - check out the post here on SAVING IN SPARTANBURG
Target - check out Kerry HERE.
Walgreens - check out the post here on SAVING IN SPARTANBURG
Walmart - check out an "extra deal" by Paul HERE.

Please tell a friend about us and stop by often this week for our store match ups and great deals around town and across the web :o)
....thank you for reading Saving In Spartanburg!!!!! 

See you next Sunday for the Newspaper Review :o)
~anje

Thursday Thoughts ....

SMASH – Are any of y’all watching this TV show? I usually don’t like to get involved with a TV series, ahem unless it’s the Real Housewives of Anywhere, but SMASH has become my must-see show. It’s been a pleasant surprise.

Dance Moms – Are any of ya’ll watching this? I hate to admit this but I.Cannot.Turn.It.Off. For the love of Disney (and um, isn’t this the Dance Moms’ goal – a Disney show for the daughters?) I can’t turn away from the screen. And then I really like to discuss it. So if you watch do comment!

TV – While it appears I am a couch potato I really don’t watch a lot of TV. Unless it’s one of the above-mentioned shows!

Zumba – I swear, I can take an entire class of this and miss every beat but I love it. I hope I’m at least moving enough to burn calories. Whatever I’m doing it sure is fun! And the best part? The Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers FREE classes.

Couponing blues – I am trying to stay upbeat per couponing but I'll admit it, I’ve hit a little lull. My family is trying to eat healthier and we all know fresh fish, fruit and veggies rarely go on sale. I wish I could shop more at Aldi’s for these items but with it located across town from my house it’s just not that convenient - especially with these sky-high gas prices. 
So, I’m doing the best I can but certainly am not saving as I used to. However, if I have to spend a little more for my son to snack on fresh watermelon versus cookies, well, it’s a sacrifice we’ll make and we'll cut-back somewhere else. Has these happened to any of y’all? What did you do?

Summer – With spring break on the horizon, I am getting itchy feet while dreaming of a fun summer vacation. Got any suggestions on a good beach to visit? We usually go to Kiawah Island but with the U.S. Open there this it’s just going to be too many people for us.

Pancake Supper - Only $3 a person!

Here's a great deal on so many levels. On Friday night the Charles Lea Center is having a Pancake Supper for only $3 a plate. That's right, you can get pancakes, sausage and a drink all for just $3! And the best part? All proceeds will benefit the Charles Lea Center, which provides services for individuals with disabilities.
The Kiwanis Club of Spartanburg sponsors this annual event and does all the cooking. (A big thanks to all Kiwanians for this!)
So, while making dinner plans on Friday why not get a good affordable meal while supporting a great cause!

Tickets can be bought at the door. The Charles Lea Center is located at 195 Burdette Street (29307) on Spartanburg's eastside. For directions click here. For more information contact Cyndi Beacham.

Dollar General Best Deals week of 3/5/12 - 3/11/12

Here are the best deals of the week for the Dollar General (DG).  You can also go HERE to print DG Store Coupons, including a $5/$25 valid only on 3/10/12 - LOTS OF PRINTABLE THERE TOO!



Dial Replenishing Lotion Extra Dry 12-15oz $3.00
Use $1/1 from 2/19 RP
Pay -$2.00


General Mills Lucky Charms 11.5oz, Cinnamon Toast Crunch 12.8oz, Reese's Puffs 13oz, or Cookie Crisp 11.25oz $2.50
Buy Cookie Crisp, Lucky Charms and one other and
Use $1/3 General Mills Cereals printable here AND
Use $0.75/1 Cookie Crisp printable here AND
Use $0.50/1 Lucky Charms printable here 
Pay a total of $5.75 ~ that's just $1.92 each!


Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper 5.6 or 6.4oz $1.00
Buy 3 and use $0.75/3 from 2/5 GM
Pay $2.25/3 ~ that's $0.75 each


Hormel Compleats 10oz $2.00
Use $1/2 printable here
Pay $3.00/2 ~ $1.50 each

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 8ct $2.00
Buy 3 and use $1/3 from 3/4 RP 
Pay $5.00/3 about $1.88 each!

Kellogg's Special K or Pop Tarts Mini Crisps $2.50
Buy 2 Special K and use $1/2 Special K from 1/22 RP
Pay just $4.00/2 or $2 each and/or
Buy 1 P.T. mini crisp and use $0.50/1 Pop Tarts Mini Crisps from 3/4 RP
Pay $2.00/1


Lysol No Touch Kitchen System Starter Kit Berry or Tangerine $10.00
Use $1/1 Dollar General Coupon AND
Use $3/1 from 1/15 SS
Pay just $6.00

Lucky Charms, Chex Mix Chocolate Chunk or Golden Grahams Treats 6pk $2.00
Use $0.50/1 from 2/26 SS
Pay just $1.50

Sunny D 48oz $1.00

Buy 2 and use $0.55/2 Sunny D from 1/8 SS
Pay just $0.90/2 ~ $0.45 each!


Swiffer Starter Kit $10.00
Use WYB Started Kit Get FREE Refill (Up to $9) from 3/4 P&G
Pay just $10.00 for Kit & Refill Pads

Temptation Cat Treats $1.50
Use $0.50/1 from 3/4 RP
Pay just $1.00


Tide Liquid Detergent 75oz $9.00
Use $0.50/1 from 3/4 P&G
Pay $8.50


Totino's Pizza Rolls 7.5oz 2/$3
Use $1/2 printable here
Pay just $2.00/2 ~ that's $1 each!

That's Saving In Spartanburg

16x20 Photo Canvas deal -- love these!

Not sure how I missed it before (Karen here!), but there's a great deal on a 16x20 canvas right now on Living Social -- not much time left, but I was able to snag one!

I have one of these in my house with a photo of my daughter (taken by my friend Michelle at Patton Photography), and I just love it!

Can't decide if I'm going to keep this one or use it as a gift for the grandparents. The canvas is $29, and you do have to pay $9.95 shipping when you order it. Looks like this is a speedy and quality company -- I checked the reviews and they are excellent. Can't wait to order. :)

You can get it here; there are 2 days left to buy.
Happy spending/saving! :)
Karen

Bateman's Consignment March 9 - 31, 2012 in the old Harris Teeter near Dave Edwards Toyota on Reidville Rd.

One of the best places to find summer play clothes and new-to-you items at a great price, is Bateman's Seasonal Consignment sale.

Like many area consignment sales, you will have racks and racks of items to pick through, but depending on the sizes you are shopping for, you may find some exceptional items and terrific prices. 

They claim to have items for: "Children, Adults, Formals, Toys, Maternity, Household, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Lawn & Garden and much, much more!"

I attended the fall/winter sale and was able to pick up a few items - the store didn't appear to be air conditioned, so dress appropriately :o)

Hours of the sale are 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Saturday.  Call 864.574-0119 if you have questions.

If you go, be sure to tell them you saw it on Saving In Spartanburg.

Happy shopping and potentially...
Saving In Spartanburg

Monday Musings...Playing...not so much, Saving, Spending or Living..

SiS tries to cover Living, Spending, Playing and Saving...here I'm posting about "playing"....

Courtesy of: Allstar Activities

Wow ~ What a weekend, huh?  Rain and wind, and wind and rain! Lots of mud to be played in around here, and prayers go out to those affected by the weather storms around us.  I spent the weekend up to my eyeballs in spring baseball and that's what I'm musing about today. 

Do you have a child that plays a spring sport?  Are you up for the challenge that being a sideline mom or dad that that will entail?  For me, it's baseball and travel league at that.  We've spent hours on the ball diamond over the years. 

We (Hubz and I) decided to put our 10 year-old on travel ball team after seeing what the rec teams we've been involved with, had to offer as far as coaching.  Without being critical, let me say that my husband played in the Astro's system, and knows "a little bit about" the game.  That said, he wants our boys to play for a coach who knows more than he does and/or can teach the boys (on their level) how to play the game, and how to excel.  If you have children in sports, you know how painful it can be for them (and you/your spouse) to suffer at the hands of coaching and/or under-utilized talent. 

The athleticism among a children's team varies as much as the personalities.  And finding a team where you child is happy and comfortable is key.  Options around Spartanburg (and other towns, I'm sure) are: The YMCA, area churches, Upward, Parks & Recreation, and many area districts/townships have sport teams. 

Hopefully, the goal of those who volunteer to coach will be to teach children the rules or the game(s), teach them what being a good sport is, how to play (hit, kick, defend, etc.), Sportsmanship: how to win and how to lose (gracefully), and provide an outlet for exercise.

You may see a competitive side in your child or other children on his/her team.  You'll probably encounter parents who are vocal and possibly living vicariously through their child.  If you sit on the outside and look in at the players, the coaches and the parents, you would see a most interesting sight.  You want your child to win, you want your child to learn, and you want your child to get exercise.  For some, winning is more important than it is for others.

Coaches, players and parents deal with winning and losing differently.  Before you become critical, remember most coaches are volunteers.  If you are not in a position to volunteer, as a coach or assistant, you take what you get.  Its best not to complain, if you aren't willing to put the time in trying to accomplish the objectives above and of leading the team. 

That said, what sports do your children play? Do you coach or volunteer as a ref/ump, coach or team mom?  What have you dealt with on the sidelines?  Do you want to read more about the "Living" and "Playing" aspects of the SiS website? :o/

I'd love to hear from you with a comment or by email at savinginspartanburg@yahoo.com
~anje

Aldi - deals and ways to save money on the Eastisde!

I (Anje) like Aldi.  I like the fact that you have to temporarily "rent" a cart/buggie.  The small $0.25 cents that you deposit into the carts is enough to make people actually go put their carts away to retrieve their rental fee.  I like that.  Haven't you noticed carts scattered all over every other store parking lot?  Why wouldn't those stores adopt this brilliant (IMO - in my opinion) innovation and keep carts in their proper place(s)?  Anyhoo...I think it's wonderful.

I like that Aldi was on the forefront of encouraging "green" behaviourr with their "bring your own bag" or "buy your bags from Aldi" policy.  Sure, it was billed as another way to keep prices low, but think about it...VERY green, isn't it?


I like that Aldi's has great prices on fruits and vegetables.  Even milk and frozen foods.  I've tried a few of those items and my family has been pleased with all but one...


I like Aldi's cheap prices on baking items too. Sugar, flour, oils, etc.  I like saving money and Aldi helps me do that on items that don't always have an applicable coupon.


I don't like that Aldi doesn't accept coupons, although you have to know that most of their items are not name brand, so coupons really don't apply.  If you are getting really good at stacking coupons (store and manufacturer's) you know that you can generally score some really great prices in the grocery stores.  Not always the case on baking, fruits and veggies.

CHECK THE AD HERE.

Aldi's is at 1605 E. Main Street.  (Oh how I wish there was one on the Westside...)  They have great prices on produce and the frozen foods I've bought, were very good!  They carry a "brand" called Fit & Active and I bought the chicken breasts - they were very good and thick too!  This week you can pickup boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts in a jumbo pack for only $1.69/lb.  I've also bought the frozen shrimp, which is on sale this week for just $3.99 for a 12 oz. bag.

Spinach is bagged and on sale for only $0.79!!!!  And you can pick up a 5 lb. bag of Baking Potatoes for only $1.29!!!  Sounds like I will be making my famous (or not-so-famous) Potato Soup.  Do you have a good recipe you'd like to share?  I'd love to hear from you! 

You can also get broccoli and cauliflower this week for only $0.89 each!  Tilapia is $4.49 and Salmon is $3.99 - these are great prices and worth the trip to East Main.

You can check the ad HERE for other deals you may be interested in.  And, here's something else I like:


I really like THIS SITE and want to share it with you.  It's Smart Mom JR in South Florida and her site is devoted to Aldi!  I love it!  She has a wonderful price comparison and has done a remarkable job!  Kudos to her!!!!  And a big thank too, as she makes it a little easier for us to continue...
Saving In Spartanburg

Target mobile coupons

Do you use mobile coupons? I am loving them - they are not only clip free but clutter free! They come via text to your phone so when checking out you only have to pull up the coupon(s) up on your phone for the cashier to scan. Sounds easy enough, huh?

Target recently released some new mobile coupons including: $1/1 Starbucks coffee; $3/1 box of Starbucks or Tazo Keurig K-Cups; $1/4 Oikos Greek yogurt; $1/1 Purell hand sanitizer; $1/1 Pampers boxed diapers. Remember, these are Target coupons so you can stack with manufacturer coupons for greater savings.

To sign-up for Target mobile coupons text the word OFFERS to 827438. Or you can sign-up here or get more information here.

CVS test market

Seems like some areas, as part of a test market, will have a separate CVS ad this week. Select cities in South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and Tennessee, are scheduled to receive one to two page inserts that contain  either a 10 percent shopping pass or a 20 percent shopping pass. We don't know a lot about this yet but will pass along any information that we hear. And if you get an insert offering a shopping pass instead of ECB deals, please leave us a comment.


And, to our Spartanburg readers, it appears we'll get a regular ad, featuring ECBs.

CVS savings 3/4-3/10

You can tell Easter is getting close - FREE jelly beans this week at CVS! In fact, if this year is like year's past, if you can rack up on FREE or cheap candy offered at the drug stores. The challenge, however, is not eating it before the Easter Bunny arrives.
Now, onto the deals.
Here's the best we see this week. For a complete coupon match-up click here.

$0.99 ECB WYB Gold Emblem Jelly Beans, 7 oz,  $0.99 (Limit 1)

(Can't beat FREE jelly beans!)

$2 ECBs WYB CVS Jumbo Pk. Diapers or Training Pants $6.99 (Limit 1)
$5 ECBs WYB Gillette Venus Pro Skin, Embrace or Breeze Razor, 1 ct., $9.99 (Limit 1)

-$2 off Gillette Venus razor, refill, or disposable or Daisy disposable, excl trial sizes, PG 3/4

$5 ECBs WYB two Soft Soap Body Wash, 15-18 oz, or Bar Soap, 4 pk., $3.50 each (Limit 1)

-.50/1 Softsoap bar soap, 2 pk. +, SS 2/12
-.50/1 Softsoap body wash, 12 oz, +, SS 2/12

$5 ECB WYB $15 Dove, Degree, Caress, Vaseline or Axe products Limit 1

-$1 off Vaseline Total Moisture lotion, March All You magazine
-$1 off Axe 4oz bodyspray, 2.7 or 3oz deodorant, excl trial sizes, SS 2/12
 
Thanks Clipper Girl!

New Coupons were added at midnight!!!!! Check out the new printables:

Holy Moly - we know you've gotten a LOT of coupons from these places, but are some great new deals when you print at REDPLUM.  There is fantastic "RIMMEL LONDON $1.00 of any one Rimmel London Product".  The coupon may be limited in prints, but doesn't expire until 4/30/12, if you can get the print.  Use zip code 30003 (Atlanta area).  .Rimmel goes on sale at the drug stores and should be on the ad this week or next!  Remember to print two in case the deal is a "Buy One Get One Half Off" - that way you use one coupon on each of the products and save money on both!

Save $1 on Rimmel

 * The Sunday Paper! This is THE week to buy multiple copies....with 5 inserts!!!!!  Before you buy it, flip through the center to make sure they're there! I've learned, the hard way, that some not-so-honest people steal the inserts! Grab a paper from the bottom of the stack, that will help ensure you get your money worth! Usually Smart Source and Red Plum have inserts. Once a month P&G has an insert. Sometimes others, too. To get a list of what inserts will be in each week's paper, click HERE! Forget to buy one (or more) on Sunday?? That's OK! Ingles has a Sunday Paper machine that sells the Sunday paper all week... or until they run out. Usually they have some throughout the whole week!

* Internet Printable Coupons! Often the manufacturer's website has a promotion going, or they can be found at sites meant just for printable coupons. Some of the most popular sites for printing coupons include: Coupons.com; CoolSavings.com (click on "printable coupons" then give it a moment to load); SmartSource & Redplum!

* Keep Peelie’s, Tearpads & Blinkies from grocery store aisles & inside packages you buy. Often the expiration date is over a year out - so don't use it that day. Save it until the item is on sale.

* Home Mailers Get on mailing lists - Walmart, Diaper companies, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Box Tops for Education, etc. For a list of what is currently available, click on "coupons", then "coupon mailings" on the navigation bar above.

* Magazines All You Magazine found at Walmart has dozens of coupons every month. Flip through it before you buy and see if you'll use the coupons.

* Request them from Manufacturers Head over to the post HERE to see a list of link for manufacturers who are well known for responding favorably to email requests for coupons.

Best to you in your efforts to save every dollar (and dime) that you can!

Happy...
Saving In Spartanburg

Thursday Thoughts ....

Reason No. 1132 why I {heart} Publix – Last week while waiting in the (long) line at the deli I decided to do some shopping and then come back when hopefully it would be less crowded. As I made my way to the bakery, the lady from the deli came rushing over and asked if I still needed something. I had walked off just as it was my ‘turn.’ How sweet. She could have easily skipped over me. Gotta love that customer service!

Our Statehouse – I spent Wednesday at the South Carolina Statehouse with groups from the Charles Lea Center and the McCarthy Teszlor School and I have to say, I just love everything about our Statehouse, it’s so stunning and I never grow tired of going there. Gov. Nikki Haley even came over and chatted with our group. So sweet! And the folks who work there are so helpful. It makes me proud to call South Carolina home!

Spring fever – With spring magazines arriving daily, I’m having a hard time staying focused on saving. There is just so much prettiness and I am loving it all from clothing items to new accessories for my home. Come on spring!

Um CVS, what’s up? – Usually I love CVS, the folks who used to work at ‘my’ store were helpful but now … wishing these new peeps would transfer out. Last week I picked up an item with a peelie (coupon) on it. I didn’t look at the coupon, I picked up the item from the shelf and as I was checking out peeled off the coupon  in front of the cashier and handed it to her. Oh my. It was as if I was shoplifting. Seems the coupon had expired in December and she didn’t hesitate to let me know that the store would lose money on expired coupons. As I had just picked up the item from the shelf, it never occurred to me that the coupon was dated. I apologized and pointed out that I just peeled it off in front of her; I wasn’t trying to rip off the store. She was not happy, didn't accept my explanation and let me know it. I realize this was my mistake but it was an honest mistake, give me a break.  Oh well, maybe I need to check out the Walgreen located directly across the street …

Doncaster – I am still basking in the glory of my Donvaster warehouse sale purchases last week. I had so much fun mixing and matching clothing items. Actually I could have spent double but went over budget at $200. These warehouse sales are worth the trip.

Fruarch? – OK, February wasn’t exactly Frugulary as we started off calling it. With a few unplanned purchases and an unexpected dentist appointment, I threw in the towel the last weekend of the month and splurged at the Doncaster warehouse sale. And then there was Leap Day when we had to buy baseball gloves, cleats, etc.
Now, we’re really concentrating on saving in March, or Fruarch as I'm calling it. No extras. Limited meals out. And no warehouse sales. Check back at month’s end to see how we do.

What's on your mind this first day of March?

Dollar General Deals 2/28/12 - 3/4/12

Here are the best deals of the week for the Dollar General (DG).  You can also go HERE to print DG Store Coupons, including a $5/$25 on home decor and linens valid only 3/3 and 3/4/12 - LOTS OF PRINTABLE THERE TOO!







Best finds for this sale:

Betty Crocker Supreme Brownies $2

   buy two and use $0.75/2

   pay just $1.63 each!

Bounty Basic Paper Towels, 8 rolls $6
   use $1/1 from PG Home Mailer
   pay just $5 for 8 rolls!

Glade Automatic Refill Spray or Plug Ins Scented Oil Twin Pack $4.50
   use $1.50/1 HERE and $1/2 DG Coupon HERE

Ivory Bar Soap, 10 ct. $4

   use $0.35/1 from PG 1/29
   pay just $3.65 ~ that's only $0.36 per bar!

It's Saving In Spartanburg and we save money at Dollar General!