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Publix – Southern Savers posted this week’s Publix grocery coupons. Highlights include Cool Whip Whipped Topping for free, Smart Balance Spread for $.79, Breakstone’s Sour Cream for $.44, and Kraft or Seven Seas Dressing for $.96.
ShopRite - Living Rich With Coupons posted this week’s ShopRite coupons. Highlights include Ragu Pasta Sauce for as low as $0.33 each after coupon (must buy three), General Mills Cereal for as low as $1.99, Kraft Barbecue Sauce for as low as $0.49 each after coupon, Vlasic Pickles for as low as $0.16 each after coupon, and French’s Yellow Mustard for as low as $.90 each after coupon.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Have you been on Swap.com lately? The site has expanded beyond books and media items! We’ve been saying it for a while now, swapping is the new shopping, and with its latest expansion, Swap.com is making it much easier to trade all sorts of items.
Disclosure: Our friends, The Swapaholics, are the swap experts and event planners for Swap.com’s events around the country. You may remember them from our 2010 Frugal Festival — they co-sponsored the event!
Just print and redeem!
Links to specific grocery and drugstore coupons are here! Make sure to check out our weekly roundups of the best grocery coupon matches and drugstore coupon deals. Plus, you’ll find tons of printable and online coupons in our newly improved Coupon Database.
The below coupons are from CouponNetwork, Redplum, SavingStar, and Cellfire.
RedPlum
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Advil® 20ct or larger
SAVE $0.25 on ONE (1) 4 Double Roll or larger package of Angel Soft® Bath Tissue
SAVE $1.00 off any TWO (2) packages of Vanity Fair® napkins or guest hand towels
SAVE $1.00 on ANY standard size L’Oréal Paris skincare product (excludes trial size)
SAVE $1.00 on ANY Advil®PM 16ct or larger
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Running out of minutes before the end of the month is something that can happen to the best of us. Whether you had a busy week or spent too much time on the phone with your friends, there are ways around racking up huge phone bills if you refrain from using voice calls. With the development of smartphones and the many applications being developed for them, there are many ways in which you can stay in touch with your friends and family without using any phone minutes.
Viber:
Viber is a great money saving application that utilizes VoIP to avoid using mobile phone minutes. VoIP means voice over internet protocol, allowing users to phone each other using the Internet. The quality of voice calls are by no means as good as a regular phone conversation, however considering that you don’t have to pay for this service, it makes it an absolute winner. Having recently added Android support to the application, expect for lots of users to start using Viber.
Skype:
By far the most popular VoIP service is Skype. This software has been developed to support PCs and smartphones, meaning the range of people you can contact has massively increased. Call quality can vary but it’s definitely a good option if you have run out of minutes at the end of the month. Some mobile phone offers include unlimited mobile Internet, meaning that you can technically never run out of minutes if you use Skype to make calls.
Whatsapp:
The most popular texting service between smartphones is Whatsapp, which allows users to send and receive texts messages through the Internet. You can either use your mobile Internet (which will eat into your monthly data allowance) or connect to a wireless Internet point to send messages (free of charge). Whatsapp is supported on both Androids and iPhones, making it extremely easy to get in contact with people.
If you don’t happen to have a smartphone, keeping in contact with people is considerably harder, thus being a good argument for investing in one. If however you want to hold onto your current handset there are ways in which you can still keep in contact with people. Using the Skype application on a computer as mentioned before is the optimal way of contacting people. You may also take advantage of the many free SMS services that can be found with a quick Google search should you need to contact somebody on their phone.
As mobile internet technology develops and non-smartphones are completely phased out, running out of voice minutes will be a thing of the past, but until then, using any of the suggested applications will help you save vast amounts of money and minutes in the long run.
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Freebie – Request your free sample of O.B. Tampons. There’s a limit of one sample pack per household, while supplies last.
Freebie – Print this coupon to snag a free 17″ Grill Brush at Valu Home Centers! The coupon is valid through June 6.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
“How to be Richer, Smarter, and Better-Looking than Your Parents,” by Zac Bissonnette should be on every young adult’s summer reading list. The 23-year-old author writes about finances with an honest and humorous style suitable for young adults who want a secure, stable and happy life.
Bissonnette is the author of the popular “Debt-Free U” which I reviewed back in 2010. Back then he wrote about paying for college without going broke. Now, he’s back to guide young adults through the traps that await them in their post-college years. He writes:
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James has a specific question about saving money on bread in the San Fernando Valley.
Hi: I don’t know if you already have covered this, but the Entenmann’s/Oroweat/Bimbo Bakeries outlet store on Strathern in Canoga Park has closed permanently. We used to go there all the time to find cheap Boboli pizza crusts and discounted bread. Do you know of any other bakery outlet stores in the West Valley now? Thanks.
James, have you checked out the almost-stale bread rack at your local grocer? I know most grocery stores have a bread rack with bagels, muffins, and other bread products that are about to expire. I’ve snapped up delicious loaves of focaccia bread for $.99 this way!
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Taking a holiday while trying to be frugal can seem a bit frivolous, but everyone needs a break now and then and going on holiday doesn’t have to break the bank. There are lots of great tips and tricks that can help you to save money, no matter where you are travelling. From a weekend away close to home, to an elaborate two week holiday in Europe, there is no end to the ways you can save money along the way, without compromising your fun.
Be flexible with your dates – accommodation and flights are always cheaper at less busy times. Often charter airlines can be considerably cheaper than traditional airlines. You’ll need to be flexible with your dates as they don’t fly as often as the big airlines, but the savings will be worth it.
Consider renting a self-catering holiday cottage – you’ll have much more room than in any hotel room and will be able to save money (and calories) by cooking for yourself. There are lots of great holiday cottages to rent in the UK, visit Sykes Cottages to get an idea of what is available.
Walk, walk, walk! It’s good for your health, lets you see so much more of a city, and it’s 100% free. Alternatively, use public transport. Decide on some of the places you want to visit in advance and see if there are ticket savings online. This can also allow you to jump the line-up, which is always nice!
Stay away from tourist areas when you are eating out, these areas are always overpriced. Don’t be taken advantage of!
Try any or all of these tips to save on your next holiday and you’ll return feeling renewed and with a full bank account. It really is possible, just give it a try!
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Freebie – Get a free BBQ Recipes eBook from AmericanFamily.com.
Freebie – Request the free recipe guide Diabetic Sweets & Treats.
Freebie – Get a free sample of Prilosec OTC Sample.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Even if you’re not in the market for designer bags or clothes, knowing how to spot counterfeit merchandise is a must to avoid getting duped. This is especially true since common targets include cosmetics, perfumes, computer software, jewelry, and more! The latest issue of ShopSmart lists tips to learn how to spot a fake and what to do if you’re sold inauthentic merchandize. I summarize them below.
Get online coupons for these stores below. Reduce your grocery bill with Grocery University, a set of audio lessons crafted to save a lot more than you think you can on groceries.
Walgreens - Get all the Walgreens coupon deals for this week. Highlights include free U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, free Sleep Sheets Strips, Crest/Scope Dental Care for $.99, and Kibbles ‘n Bits & Meow Mix for as low as $1.49.
Rite Aid - Common Sense with Money has the Rite Aid coupon deals including Colgate Toothpaste, Colgate Wisp, or Colgate Toothbrush for $0.24 each after coupon and +Up Reward, U By Kotex liners, pads or tampons or Poise pads are buy one get one 50% off, and Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick for $1.49 after +UPR.
What can you get for 30 cents these days? By our calculations, 30 cents covers a trip to the toilet at London Kings Cross Station, 1/3 of a croissant in Paris and a ¼ of a hot dog in NYC. Or, you could get a bed for 30 cents in one of ten amazing HostelBookers hostels worldwide.
Every day between the 21st and 25th of May, 100 beds will go on sale at 16:00 UK time. Customers can book up to two beds per night, for travel between June 18th and 22nd, 2012.
Some examples of cheap accommodation participating in the offer include Sant Jordi Gracia, a new hostel located in Barcelona and designed to reflect the vibrant Barcelona urban arts scene. There is a fixed-gear bike-inspired common area with a chillout room with big screen and beanbags, plus a kitchen and dining room. Upstairs, guests sleep in four, six, and eight-bed dorms. There’s also a large outdoor private patio area accessible during the day for barbeques, reading a book or meeting
up with friends. Staff are happy to recommend cool places to go in artsy surrounding neighborhood El Barrio Gracia.
Guests can stay for just 30 cents at the Jazz on Amsterdam Ave in New York City. Awarded the ‘Most Popular’ in the HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2012, it is situated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the heart of one of NYC’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The property features spacious rooms, a private lounge, lobby, café area, luggage storage and a roof deck.
Over in the heart of Bloomsbury, London, travellers can bed down for 30 cents at the Generator, London’s largest hostel with over 800 beds. Lively and funky, it provides a unique atmosphere by entertaining guests with DJ nights, karaoke, quizzes and fancy dress evenings and is close to major attractions like the British Museum.
The Vintage Hostel in Paris and MJ Place Hostel in Italy’s capital of Rome are 2 of the world’s most expensive cities that are offering also 50 beds each for 30 cents.
In Australia, WakeUp! is a fresh, modern hostel and the hub of backpacker activity right in the heart of Sydney. Whether guests are budget-conscious travellers or after a little luxury, Wake Up! offers mixed or all-female dormitory style accommodation, as well as private rooms with and without an en-suite.
Bookings are processed on a first-come-first-serve basis and terms and conditions apply, for further information visit HostelBookers.
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Freebie – Request your free sample of Garnier while supplies last!
HOT! 7-eleven freebie – 7-Eleven is celebrating the launch of Slurpee Lite with SlurpFREE Day. On May 23, guests from coast to coast are invited to visit participating 7-Eleven stores from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to slurp down a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee drink.
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
College money – Heading to college? Here’s how to get more financial aid for college. (Money Crashers)
Improve your electric bill – Shrink your electric bill with these 14 ways. (Budgets Are Sexy)
Vacay time – Where are you headed this summer? Here are 20 ways to save on vacation before you go on holiday. (MSN Money)
Extra Cash – Want to make extra dough? Find out what the worst ways to make extra money are and avoid them! (Wisebread)
Lunch time – Ten tips for making cheap lunches. (MainStreet)
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