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APRIL 20, 2011

In my sales circulars this week, prices for hams range from 79 cents a pound to $2.49/pound, 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. You'll find deals on just about everything that is included in a turkey dinner.

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APRIL 28, 2014

If you are a Giant of PA shopper, I thought I would alert you of a great deal on Barilla Pasta and Sauce. This week at Giant of PA, Barilla pasta, including Whole Grain, is on sale for.99. Also, the Barilla Sauce is on sale for $1.49, less this printable $1.00 coupon, and you get sauce for just.49.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Now until February 27th, get select Taste of Home cookbooks, gardening, home and children's books for only $5 while supplies last! For additional savings use code: LS108 for free shipping on orders over $20! These books are great gift ideas. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

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APRIL 20, 2015

FREE 90-Day “Good Deal” Subscription to She Plans Dinner ($15 Value). Choose 1 FREE Online Class from Craftsy (Select from 24 of Their Most Popular Classes – Up to $60 Value). 1 FREE Kids Discovery Box from Green Kid Crafts ($19.95 FREE $15 Credit to Hope Ink PLUS 2 FREE 8×10 Art Prints ($71 Value).

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Turkey, potatoes, fresh cranberries, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, canned goods, and everything else you need to make a complete Thanksgiving meal are all on sale. I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. What is the best deal on turkey that you have seen? I usually pick the free turkey.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Since November is always a big month for sales and coupons and the beginning of the cold season, I do most of my winter clothing shopping during this month. Luckily, I found two pairs at Old Navy that were 50% off sale making them $17.50 They always have a big sale on their store brand flour, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips.

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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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APRIL 8, 2022

Shop the sales flyer. Every week, GIANT includes coupons and deep discounts in their sales flyer. Focus on what’s on sale when you write your menu plan each week. These coupons are usually pretty good deals but are usually limited to 1 per coupon per transaction. Examples of recent sales flyer coupons.

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JULY 7, 2022

Penny Deals? I just discovered Penny Deals at Dollar General. That’s my kind of deal! Search “penny deals at Dollar General” on YouTube for the details and videos of current penny deals to give you an idea if this is worth it to you. I have several family favorites that call for milk.

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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? 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 40 oz (loss leader sale) =.049/oz, Thaw as needed. Compare the price per unit.

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AUGUST 12, 2011

The third week of August was always the biggest week for back-to-school sales and one year, I remember selling 10,000 backpacks in that one week. Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost.

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

We eat mostly poultry and I only buy it when it is on sale. A price like that happens rarely though, so I don't stock the freezer with a lot of poultry, because the normal sale rotation of it is fairly frequent. The prices are usually much better than the best sale price on the item. lb chicken breasts a few months ago.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. 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. Finding extra money has become a game for me. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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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. Plan your menu around these sales, and stock up for your pantry and/or freezer. Take advantage of the Clothing (Basics) Deals!

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 40 oz (loss leader sale) =.049/oz, Thaw as needed. Compare price per unit.

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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. I was just missing our most favorite ingredient—the mozzarella cheese, but as luck would have it, my favorite shredded brand was on sale this week for $2.50.

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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. What store?

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MAY 19, 2016

I have an eagle eye for yellow stickers and I scour the sales flyers, but there are many other ways I save on meat that will surely help you slash your spending in the meat department. But it is the #1 way I save money on meat, and it’s always a good day when I stumble upon great deals. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat.

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MARCH 26, 2014

But I’m sure I’ll pick up a few deals for her too. I only shop there on Wednesdays to take advantage of their 50% off sale. There are some things that I will most likely buy new at a retail store this year, but on sale, of course! What great deals have you found so far? after 50% discount. after 50% discount.

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JULY 22, 2013

Here is a snapshot of the stores with the best prices on back to school supplies this week: Dollar General Sales. [ ] Binder, 1-inch - $1.50. [ ] iMagine Dry Erase Markers, 6 ct - $2. Kmart Sales. [ ] Folders, 3 Prong, 2 Pocket - $0.10. Shop Your Way Member Deal Of The Week; With $5 or More In Store Purchase ~ Limit 5; $0.25

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

The upside of making a big deal about decorating the tree and house is that everyone will be more willing to help. I buy the kits at Michaels (on sale, of course + a coupon). Make decorating your house for the holidays a family event by playing Christmas music, serving cookies and hot cocoa. Attend a Christmas Program at Church.

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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.'

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MAY 20, 2016

Today is Day 20 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales. The pre-holiday sales are a great time to stock up on the delicious holiday foods. Some examples of holiday sales: Low prices on hamburgers, hot dogs, and rolls before the summer picnic holidays, such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

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JANUARY 10, 2013

A couple of years ago, I coined the term, Kitchen Economics , after I read a dictionary definition of the word "economics" : "the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind." Stock up and save with pre-holiday grocery sales. Stop wasting food.

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MARCH 15, 2011

I don't shop at this store, but the loss leaders and sales for that one store were worth the 4 mile drive, vs the half mile drive to the Weis right around the corner from my house. That sealed the deal as to where I was going to shop this week. Have you scored any great grocery deals lately from a store opening or re-opening?

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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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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. Deeply discounted prices and buy one get one free offers are often available to boost sales.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

A matching twin headboard was included, but she doesn’t need it, so I might try to sell it at our next yard sale, or Craigslist. My daughters are in elementary school and it is a big deal to wear red on Valentine’s day and green on St. Next stop was my favorite thrift store where everything is 50% off on Wednesdays.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Match the coupon up with a sale and you will really save yourself some money. This is a big month for food bargains and Coupons.com has some great coupons on items that just might be on your Thanksgiving shopping list. Pie crust, broth, dinner rolls, noodles (for leftover Turkey Noodle soup), yeast, and a whole bunch more.

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JULY 16, 2015

Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. I only shop on Wednesdays, when the store has a 50% off everything sale. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase.

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MAY 20, 2015

We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids. My daughters have a lemonade stand every summer during our neighborhood’s yard sale. Some theaters are offering great kids’ movie deals over the summer months, so do a Google search for your neighborhood to find any deals at theaters near you.

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MARCH 22, 2016

During the holidays a few years ago, Wegman’s offered 5 lb sacks of flour on sale for.99 40 oz (loss leader sale) =.049/oz, Determine your Buy Price and Stock up when you find a good deal. For example, a typical sale for chicken breast is $1.99 Baking products and hams will be on sale for Christmas and Easter.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

November is a great month for grocery sales and stocking up. 25/lb, baking products at 50% off (or more–love the loss leaders) and great deals on fall produce. If you have any wiggle room in your budget for some extra grocery money, this would be the month to find it and build up your pantry and freezer.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In the future, I might not take on such a large project at one time, BUT I will definitely start doubling or even tripling when making these recipes, especially if I see great sales on their ingredients, like I did with the drumsticks. LOL, I guess I can deal with that.

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APRIL 2, 2022

We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids. 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. Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis.

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MAY 4, 2011

Aside from the occasional sale, I cringed every time I bought them too. What kind of deals do you find? Since we try to avoid as much as possible processed sugar ingredients, I made the switch to the more expensive bread. If it isn't thawed after 10 seconds add another 5-10 seconds. Do you shop at bread/bakery outlets?

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