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Ralphs – Highlights include DiGiorno Pizza for $3.99 with coupon, Dannon Activia Yogurt or Danimals Crush Cups for $.88 with coupon, Energizer Max Batteries for $1 with coupon, and a half-gallon of Silk Soymilk for $1.50 with coupons. The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get the full list of this week’s Ralphs coupon match ups.
Safeway/Vons - Highlights include Grapes, Red, Green or Black Seedless for $.99 lb (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only) and Ball Park Meat Franks, 12.8-16 oz for $.99 ea (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only), and a 10lb bag of Russet Potatoes for $1.99. Get this week’s Safeway/Vons coupons and deals.
Albertsons - Highlights include Albertsons Fresh Spilt Chicken Breasts for $.99/lb, Avocados 2/$1, and Campbells Chicken Noodle, Tomato soup or Canned Pasta for as low as $.25 each. Get all this week’s Albertsons coupons deals. (more…)
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I’m planning another BargainBabe.com giveaway for readers on my daily and weekly email list and need help determining what prize to give away. The options include:
- $100 Southwest e-gift card
- $100 Amazon e-gift card
- $100 REI e-gift card
- $100 Lowe’s e-gift card
- $100 Sephora e-gift card
- $75 Trader Joe’s gift card
- $50 cash (in the form of a cashier’s check)
The prize with the most votes wins! Note, e-gift cards can only be used online. Comment by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST to vote!!!
Roasted chilis add a special flavor but can be subbed for roasted red peppers. Credit: Hanumann/Flickr
I got this recipe from Sunset and modified it slightly to add more ingredient options so you can work with what you have in the fridge. The first time I made this recipe I was impressed with how simple it was but how fancy the flavors here. The chilis lose most of their spice in the cooking, but you can sub them out for roasted red peppers if you like. This dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp canola oil, split
4 Anaheim or poblano chilies (in season right now) or (more…)
USPS 55% off - USPS shipping at Office Depot is 55% off today, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. You have to like Office Depot’s Facebook page to get the coupon. Today only!
Entertainment Book coupon - Get 15% off the Entertainment Book plus free shipping with this coupon. Valid today only, Sept. 15, 2010.
Restaurant.com coupon – The latest Restaurant.com coupon code gets you a $25 gift certificate for $3. That’s 70% off the starting price of $10!
Prescription transfer coupon - Get a $20 gift card at Rite Aid and a $5 bonus for your local PTA when you use this prescription transfer coupon. You’ll need to get your local PTA involved, but after that it’s a win-win!
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog.
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Credit card use is decreasing, while debit card use is on the rise. The culprit may be the hard economic times, but that is not the only factor.
“People are being extraordinarily cautious because of concerns about a double-dip recession, and jobs not being returned,” says a recent USA Today story. “Consumers are opting for debit cards, because they’re ‘one of those mechanisms that allows you to spend what you have.’”
A Federal Reserve Board report states that credit card borrowing fell (more…)
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A bizarre story came from longtime reader Ellen:
On a completely unrelated note, I’m wondering your thoughts on a warranty on footwear! Yes, the other day while shopping for sneakers at (Dick’s Sporting Goods), I was actually offered a warranty on my sneakers “in case something went wrong with the product.”
My mouth agape, I simply uttered, “Um no.”
I know sales associates are trained to push certain promotions, i.e. Toys R Us, loves pushing their batteries and even the post office clerks now try and sell boxes and passport applications, when you simply just want one stamp…but…
A warranty on footwear?
I wish I had asked the price.
It might just cover my next cheap pair of sneakers!
Are extended warranties a good value – or another scam to rip us off? (more…)
Free coffee – Get one of two drinks FREE at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf from 4-7 p.m. today only! You choose between one of two free 12-ounce drinks: Classic Pumpkin or Cinnamon French Toast latte, served hot or iced.
CVS coupon – Here is a hot CVS coupon for $4 off a purchase of $20 or more in stores. Gotta me a CVS Extra Care member to get the deal.
Seventeen mag deal – Get three free issues of Seventeen magazines, no strings attached. This deal will NOT last long.
Walgreens coupon – Get 33% off your next photo order with this Walgreens coupon code. Expires Sept. 18, 2010.
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog. More deals coming later today!
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How often do you wash your hair? Would you wash it less if you knew how much money it could save you?
I used to wash my hair everyday. Now I wash it every three or four days. I slowly began stretching out the days in between washings after my sister told me my body – and the oil it produces – would naturally adjust. Fewer washings = less time spent cleaning and drying my overly thick hair. (Having wet hair for hours in the winter is not fun. If I blow dry it, it gets dry and frizzy. If I air-dry it, I get cold. If I put a hat on, it dries flat.)
Grossed out? (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
The season is changing and so will many women’s hair color, but the cost doesn’t have to make you want to pull your locks out. Many of us are heading back to school or the office and are craving a fresh look. Here are some tips for inexpensive hair color and care. A previous post covered how to get a cheap hair cut.
Highlights – I speak from personal experience: don’t do this at home or risk looking like a skunk. Instead, have a friend recommend a professional and get highlights done at a salon. For touch ups, you can use a similar color from the drugstore and do it at home. You can also try (more…)
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of Bobbisbargains.
Out of all of the things I never wanted to learn about, at the top of my list was CARS! But I spent the last three months learning how to get a great deal on a “new” used vehicle for my family.
I tried in every way imaginable to get someone else to take responsibility. But it became apparent that anyone else would head to a used car lot, find a car that they “loved” and could afford, and buy it without digging deeper into the history, maintenance and reliability of the car. I finally gave in and began what will be known as “my year of living dangerously learning about cars.”
Although my search is not over yet, I have gained valuable knowledge about how to buy a used car. (more…)
Jamba Juice coupon – Get a free smoothie from Jamba Juice when you buy one smoothie. Expires Sept. 22, 2010.
Emergen-C sample – Get a free sample of Emergen-C and help prevent fall colds!
Chili’s coupon – Get a coupon for a free Skillet Queso and Chips at Chili’s when you join their email list.
Check out all the coupons and deals on my WalletPop blog.
The old printer that is paying for itself!
This post is brought to you by Printerbox, supplier of Epson ink cartridges, Jet-Tec ink cartridges and more.
If you are in the market for a new printer and like to shop at Staples, look for a machine that has multiple ink cartridges. Here’s why.
When I moved across the country on a budget I had to choose between spending $50 to check my print/copier/scanner as airline baggage, buying a new one when I arrived (also about $50), or testing out an old clunky one that my roommate agreed to let me use. My decision to try out the old machine turned out to be very savvy.
Why would I hesitate to use the old printer? My roommate was not sure it worked because it was out of ink. I would have to buy brand new ink cartridges just to test it out. To my great annoyance, the printer required FOUR cartridges, three for color and one for black and white. Plus, the old timer, above, is not anywhere as sleek and sexy as my California printer.
I decided to hedge my bets that the old machine was in working condition and (more…)
CVS - Highlights include free Brach’s Candy Corn, Autumn Mix, or MellowCreme Pumpkins 7.5 oz. (valid Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday only), Nivea Men Active 3 for free after coupons and Extra Bucks, free Nature’s Way Alive after Extra Bucks, free Lysol or Air Wick with coupons. Get the coupon match ups and read more CVS deals on BargainBriana.
Walgreens – Highlights include incredibly cheap cereal, juice, and many toiletries. Get the coupon match ups and read more Walgreens deals on CommonSenseWithMoney.
Rite Aid – Higlights include free tampons, Listerine, and $.99 Aussie or Herbal Essences hair care. Get the coupon match ups and read more Rite Aid deals on CouponCravings.
New to coupons? Check out my post on coupon clipping basics. If you want to take advantage of these deals, make sure to save the coupon inserts you receive in the mail or with your Sunday newspaper. Here’s a great suggestion for how to handle coupon organization.
I like to look at blog posts from a year ago and see what is still relevant. Here are the top 5 stories I found!
A new friend shared a little known fact about shopping at Costco. Members can purchase Costco cash cards and give them to non-members. Recipients can get a free one-day membership to use the cash card on gas or warehouse items. The cards are also good online. Cash cards make great gifts and they are useful for employees, students living away from home, and friends who are dying to buy 20 pounds of strawberries. Ways to shop at Costco without a membership.
Looking for an extravagant meal without knockout prices? Have a (more…)
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A roundup of coupons from my WalletPop blog and from my frugal friends at Savings.com.
Free BJ’s membership – Get a free 60-day membership to BJ’s, a warehouse club with more than 180 locations in 15 states on the East Coast. This is a steal!
Free dessert – Get a free dessert when you make a reservation through Open Table for Sept. 15, 2010. For every two entrees, you’ll receive on dessert – gratis!
Free movie rental – Rent one movie and get the second free using this Blockbuster Express coupon this weekend.
Banana Republic – Women’s fall items are up to 30% off through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Check the Banana Republic sale.
Ann Taylor Loft - Get 25% off $100 or more through Oct. 5, 2010.
Naturalizer – Get 15% off at Naturalizer through Sept. 30, 2010.
Bedford Fair – Get 15% off any order at Bedford Fair through Oct. 31, 2010.
Little Tikes – Get 10% off $5 or more at Little Tikes through Dec. 31, 2010.
