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JANUARY 22, 2022

Every week, I create a meal plan and grocery list based on my favorite grocery stores’ sales flyers, what’s in my pantry and freezer, and what deals I can find on Ibotta. Maximize your Earnings with Deal Stacking: My favorite offers on Ibotta are the ones I can stack with store sales and/or manufacturer’s coupons.

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Groceries Grocery Friends And Family Sale 2000 130

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Want to score big deals on items that you use everyday? Over the years, I have found huge deals on everyday items , such as dish washing detergent, dish washing liquid, paper products, storage bags, ovenware, stationary, and much more at 75 – 90% off during the after-holiday clearance sales. Nick hangs up his hat.

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Clearance Sales Clearance Holiday Shopping 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Determine your Buy Price and Stock up when you find a good deal. I’ve found some great deals in the past on many products that are either staples in my home or just plain necessities. I look forward to checking out the stores’ sales flyers just to see the deals. I was able to pair the deal with a $1.50/2

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

However, December is a great time to find deals on basics, food, and things that you might need and/or use throughout the year. Stock up on the grocery deals this month. We give restaurant gift cards to extended family members as gifts and try to find the best bonus deals. Take advantage of the Clothing (Basics) Deals!

Saving Money 100

Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

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MARCH 21, 2014

I’ve found some great deals this past year on many products that are either staples in my home or just plain necessities. I look forward to checking out the stores’ sales flyers on Sunday mornings just to see the deals. Every other week there seems to be an awesome deal on laundry detergent. And what was the deal?

Grocery Savings 100

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APRIL 8, 2022

These coupons are usually pretty good deals but are usually limited to 1 per coupon per transaction. She shares weekly updates on sales, loss leaders, and coupon deals. Also, members share their clearance finds and unadvertised deals. Every week, GIANT includes coupons and deep discounts in their sales flyer.

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AUGUST 20, 2022

It’s now 2022 and I found them at Staples on sale for 35 cents…still quite a deal!) . During back-to-school season, these spiral notebooks are deeply discounted at Staples. Unfortunately, the picture below is from 2015 and the 17 cents is outdated. Want to lower your grocery bill? 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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Tools Groceries Grocery Saving Money 130

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JULY 13, 2015

All You magazine has a list of 23 Restaurants with such deals. Money Saving Mom has a comprehensive Master List of Kids Eat Free Restaurant Deals. Visit Daily Deal websites. Subscribe to daily deal websites, like Groupon, Living Social, for restaurant deals, such as buy 1 get one free or discounted gift certificate promotions.

Eating Out 100

Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

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JULY 3, 2014

The Details: Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6 | Each Bank of America or Merrill Lynch cardholder gets FREE general admission to 150 museums nationwide. Just present your credit or debit card along with photo ID. List of participating museums.

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Bank Banking Bank of America July 100

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JULY 8, 2013

I''m not wishing our summer away, but school is just 7 weeks away for us--plenty of time to find great deals on most of our supplies. Shop Your Way Member Deal Of The Week; With $5 or More In Store Purchase ~ Limit 3; $0.50 Kmart Sales. [ ] RoseArt Crayons, 24 ct - $0.25. 2000 Shop Your Way Points (=$2.00) WYB $10+.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

My Favorite Recent Grocery Deals: 17 cents each!! Lately the deals have been really good and I just cashed out $21 two weeks ago at Ibotta. My most recent favorite deal was when I bought 5 sour cream containers for 17 cents each by stacking an Ibotta cash back rebate with a store sale.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

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APRIL 20, 2011

We should see some great deals on ground beef, hot dogs and all of the fixings for picnics right before the summer holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. I think the best deal I have ever seen was 25 cents a pound, but the limit was one turkey per customer card (Boo!). I'll bake the ham and freeze for future meals.

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JUNE 12, 2012

Some theaters are offering great kids' movie deals over the summer months, but do a Google search for your neighborhood to find any deals at theaters near you. It's fun to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket the whole experience can really blow the budget.

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Movies Cheap Tickets August 157

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JUNE 18, 2014

Buy a Group Coupon – Group coupon sites like Groupon and Living Social are deal-of-the-day websites that feature discounted gift certificates, which can be used at local or national businesses. Check the Website – Many companies offer unadvertised deals on their wesbite. You may or may not need to print out a coupon.

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

Although, if the meat would look off color, I would pass on the deal and maybe even show it to the meat manager. I am not able to get to the store too early in the mornings, so I suspect I miss out on many good deals, but I always look for the yellow stickers every time I'm in the store even if meat isn't on my grocery list.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Neither my husband nor I have been to Europe so this was a big deal and we were very excited to be able to take our kids on such a trip. In January 2020, we booked round-trip flights to Paris for the four of us. We have close friends who moved to Germany a few years ago and we always hoped to go visit them.

February 257

February Money Airline Flights 257

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MARCH 15, 2011

That sealed the deal as to where I was going to shop this week. coffee and an assortment of other great deals And to top it all off, a $5 coupon printed out for my next purchase at the store, so I might be going back on Saturday to stock up on more veggies. They also had a $8 off $50 coupon specific for the new store in the paper.

Groceries 113

Groceries Grocery Storing Renovation 113

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

Over the years, I have found huge deals on everyday items, such as dish washing detergent, dish washing liquid, paper products, storage bags, ovenware, stationary, and much more at 75 – 90% off during the after-holiday clearance sales. What deals have you scored when the holidays are over? Let us know in the comments.'

Clearance 100

Clearance Holiday Scanners Clearance Shopping 100

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Make it easy on yourself, search Kids Meal Deals or Kids Eat FREE Deals in your area at Kids Meal Deals. Also plug in your zip code at the Clipper site, DoubleTakeDeals for 50% off deals in your area. I just signed up to receive their newsletter and it appears the restaurants are the national chains.

Saving Money 157

Saving Money Restaurant Meals Money 157

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

I thought that was a great deal. Last fall, Home Depot sent a Buy One Get One Free coupon for spring bulbs. Since fall is a great time to plant bulbs, I took advantage of the coupon. I don't know if they'll send that kind of a coupon again, but I do receive their emails and take advantage of the coupons that I find useful. Thanks for reading.

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Home Depot Home Plants Advantage 149

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

That’s a great deal for us because we buy a lot of gift cards at this time of year to give as gifts for family and our staff. On top of that gift card deal, there was a coupon in the paper for 30 cents off of gas for spending $50 in groceries…which isn’t hard to do.

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Gas Gift Cards Saving Saving Money 124

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AUGUST 12, 2011

Back to School Deals Worth Sharing at Coupon Mountain. You Don't Have to Be A Student to Take Advantage of Back To School Deals. The Best Back to School Shopping Tips at Consumerism Commentary. 14 Tips to Save Money on Back to School Supplies & Shopping List at Money Crashers. Back to School Meal Time Ideas.

Consumerism 217

Consumerism College Saving Money Money 217

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It was partly an impulse buy, because the deal was so good, but I had been considering purchasing one for about a year and the Amazon deal lured me right in. Over the summer, I bought an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker on Amazon’s Prime day.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget 2017 Financial Goals 100

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APRIL 2, 2014

I scooped up 6 and called my mother to alert her of the deal. Unfortunately, I have yet to find such a deal since.). I discovered this money-saving tip years ago when I stumbled onto a case full of Perdue whole roasting chickens marked down to $2 in the meat dept. I bet there were over 100 chickens in that case.

Saving Money 133

Saving Money Money Economical Saving 133

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APRIL 23, 2014

I love a good deal and this eBook bundle is unbelievable! . And the deal I was talking about: If these eBooks were bought separately, they’d cost a total of $698 (not including $200+ in bonuses!). That is a great deal and the bundle would also make a great gift for a new wife or mother. The topics include: cooking.

Sale 138

Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

If 3 people buy the membership through my link, I will get membership for free. If you buy a membership through Living Social, you too will receive a link to share with your friends.

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Costco Club Advantage Thankful 100

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MAY 5, 2014

My husband doesn’t always get to eat dinner with me and the girls during the week due to his work schedule, so I like to make a big deal out of dinner time on the weekends. We used to go out to dinner every Friday night, but we’ve put a stop to that treat as we work through some of our financial goals.

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Homemade Pizza Main Dishes Financial Goals 222

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

This sweet deal from Vistaprint was in my email today. If you have some people on your gift giving list who are hard to buy for then you might want to check these deals out. I think the photo calendar would make a great gift for a grandparent and I'll probably be taking advantage of that deal.

Holiday 113

Holiday Gifts Photos Free Shipping 113

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

Some restaurants have great deals on weeknights or before 4 pm. Check your favorite restaurant’s website to see what deals they offer. Restaurant meals are so over-sized that they can easily be split with your spouse or a friend. Go at the right time. 31 Days to Find $1000'

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Dinner At Home Finds Home 113

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The inbox deals just keep coming: Get a 1 Year Subscription to Better Homes & Garden magazine for just $5.99, plus get a FREE gift. BHG is on of my favorite magazines. Right now, you can get Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for as low as $.50 50 per issue! You’re sure to find ideas and tips more valuable than that in each copy.

Gardening 100

Gardening Garden Home and Garden Magazines 100

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JUNE 5, 2012

Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York :: Coupons, Deals and More. Orlando, Florida :: Orlandos Best Deals. We are all writing about fun and low cost summer ideas in our respective areas of the country. Here are the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to plan out your summer staycation or vacation: Mid-Atlantic.

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San Diego Kansas City South Dakota Missouri 127

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The kids pack their lunch to eat at the library (which is a big deal for my little one). Our local library is hosting a special "Library for Lunch Gingerbread Story Time." After their lunch, the kids will listen to gingerbread stories and then decorate a gingerbread cookie.

Library 138

Library Activism Frugal Holiday 138

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MAY 19, 2016

But it is the #1 way I save money on meat, and it’s always a good day when I stumble upon great deals. Like I mentioned above, I have an eagle eye for markdowns and honestly, it may border on obsession. How I Scored 16 lbs of Meat for Just $17.20.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Saving Money Money Groceries 100

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MARCH 26, 2014

But I’m sure I’ll pick up a few deals for her too. What great deals have you found so far? Fortunately, my youngest daughter doesn’t really need any clothing. She is the recipient of her older sister’s hand me downs and so far she hasn’t pitched a fit about that. after 50% discount. after 50% discount.

Clothes 113

Clothes Clothing Thrifty Thrift Stores 113

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Thanksgiving Leftovers Ring at Madame Deals. Turkey Noodle Soup at Family Balance Sheet. Turkey Stew at Betsy Life. Turkey Tetrazini at The Happy Housewife. Turkey Vegetable Rice Bake at Premeditated Leftovers. AND finally, if you’re sick of turkey, here’s a recipe for Fido: Leftover Turkey Dinner Dog Biscuits.

Leftovers 177

Leftovers Recipes Saving Money Thanksgiving 177

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APRIL 2, 2022

Cheap Summer Movies – Some theaters offer great kids’ movie deals over the summer months. Do a Google search for your neighborhood to find any deals at theaters near you. Kids Bowl Free – Registered kids receive 2 FREE games of bowling each day of the summer program. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130