Penny Pinching Pixy

Community Education Class

2009-09-12T20:23:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone!! I'm back... but just for a moment to tell all those who live in the St. Cloud area that I will be teaching an Adult Community Education class titled "The Art of Grocery Shopping". So for those of you who feel like you need a little more encouragement or information on finding the great deals be sure to check out the class. It is a one time class, meeting on Saturday October 24th from 10:30am to 12:00pm. I hope you can attend! For more information and details on signing up just go to the St. Cloud Community Education website.

The Time Has Come

2009-08-10T10:11:00.004-05:00

I sit at my computer this morning with a bit of sadness, but knowing full well that I'm doing the right thing. This posting is my last for Penny Pinching Pixy. I have thoroughly enjoyed scoping out the great deals and I hope it has been a help to some of you.

But.... I have thought long and hard and prayed about it too. Since I was in my early 20's I knew that I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. I've never had any ambitions to own a business -- I just wanted my "job" to be taking care of my home and family, something I love doing. I've had various part-time jobs throughout my married life (as well as right now), so I'm not against helping my family out financially.

So why am I giving up blogging? Well, there's been numerous things that have shaped my decision, but the overriding issue is my kids. My husband and I don't have many more years to invest in the life of our son -- he'll go off to college in 9 years. Our time of raising him is half over... sniff, sniff. Not to mention we have two little girls as well who need their mommy and daddy. I was recently talking with someone about their childhood and they shared with me how they were always shoved out the door to play. There wasn't much interaction or time spent with the parents. I don't want my kids to reach adulthood and feel the same way about me. I don't want them to think all I ever did was find deals and sit at the computer all day. I want to spend time with them, helping to shape their lives and by the grace of God see them as happy, productive adults who love God and serve others.

Thank you for being such faithful readers. I have enjoyed reading your comments, you have been very kind to me. Don't despair you can still do this on your own. I hope I've given you some tools to help you on this money saving journey. Two blogs that I have followed for 7-8 months now and have been a huge help to me are Hip to Save and Money Saving Mom. Check them out, their format is much the same as mine and so I think you'll find that many of the deals I posted will be at their sites as well, with exception to Cub Foods and Coborns. However, if you become a member of A Full Cup, you'll be able to read and comment on the Cub Foods forum to find out the latest deals people are finding. And don't forget that Coupon Mom is a great resource for all the latest deals and coupon match ups. It changes with the week, so you can stay abreast of all the new deals posted.

Thanks again! It's been a fun journey.

Jen Pix

Burt's Bees: Free Acne Solution Sample

2009-08-10T04:00:00.000-05:00

Go here to request a FREE sample of Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solution. This looks like a fantastic sample, can't wait to get mine!

Printable Coupons: Bagel Bites, Sharpie, Tide & Dixie

2009-08-07T19:30:00.005-05:00

There are several printable coupons available from Cookie Magazine:

$2.00 off Bagel Bites
$1.00 off Sharpie Highlighters -- on sale at Target right now for $.99!
$1.00 off Tide Stain Release Booster
$0.50 off Dixie Plates or Bowls

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Kmart: Coupon Booklet - $62.00 In Savings

2009-08-07T19:24:00.004-05:00

Wow! Here's a fantastic offer I just read about at Hip to Save. Next time your in Kmart be on the lookout for a coupon book with $62.00 in coupons. These are manufacturer coupons which means they can be used at any store.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Walgreens: $5.00 Off $25.00 Coupon

2009-08-07T19:18:00.004-05:00

Walgreens has a new $5.00 off $25.00 store coupon available for Saturday, August 8th ONLY. Note: This coupon is good only on purchases that reach $25.00 after store and manufacturer coupons.

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Free Chiquita Bites

2009-08-07T19:03:00.005-05:00

Go here to request your coupon for $1.00 off one multi-pack Chiquita Bites or use for single packs and get one for FREE! You should be able to find them in the produce section of your local grocer.

AVEDA: Free Foot Cream

2009-08-07T18:58:00.005-05:00

Remember the AVEDA coupon a posted the other day? Well, here's another one for you. Go here to print a coupon for Foot Relief cream and redeem at your local Aveda salon.

Qdoba: Free Chips & Queso

2009-08-07T18:54:00.003-05:00

Do you like Qdoba? I have yet to try it out, but his offer might inspire me. Go here to print a coupon for FREE Chips and Three Cheese Queso!

Free Box of Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecans

2009-08-06T09:40:00.005-05:00

Here's a fun little game for you today from Honey Bunches of Oats. Have you tried the new Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecans yet? Well, if you answer three short silly questions you have a chance to win a FREE box of Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecans cereal. I didn't and print out my coupon this morning! Hurry, this coupon may not be around forever.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Printable Coupon: Pepperidge Farm Cookies

2009-08-06T09:30:00.004-05:00

Go here to print a $1.00/1 coupon for Pepperidge Farm cookies. It's reported that some Target stores have small packages of these in the dollar section, which would make for some free cookies after coupon!

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

Free Samples: Scope Outlast and Matrix

2009-08-06T09:18:00.003-05:00

Go here to request a free sample of Scope Outlast

Free sample of Matrix Vavoom Design Plus Glow or ShapeMAKER hairspray Fill out short survey and be sure to check the box for a free sample at the bottom of the page.

Kraft First Taste: $100 Grocery Give Away

2009-08-06T09:07:00.004-05:00

If you a member of Kraft First Taste, then you'll want to head over here to sign up for a prize giveaway of $100 in FREE groceries everyday until September 1, 2009! I know I sure would love to win this prize.

If your not a member and would like to be, just go here to register.

Cub Foods: Coupon Match Ups

2009-08-05T20:23:00.003-05:00

I haven't had a lot of time to blog this week with my parents here visiting, but I wanted to let you know that there is ALOT of coupons at Coupons.com that match great with the Cub Foods promotion -- Buy $30 worth of participating products, get back $15 coupon for your next grocery order. I have to say that I'm just tickled pink over this deal -- I will probably end up purchasing my first $30 and then turn around later in the week and do it again using my $15 coupon making for a really sweet second deal. You can also go here and here to find more coupons to match with this promotion.

Walgreens: $5.00 off $25.00

2009-08-05T10:08:00.002-05:00

For two days only, August 5th and 6th, Walgreens is offering a $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase coupon, go here to print yours.

Printable Grilling Coupons

2009-08-04T22:09:00.002-05:00

Go here to access and print several coupons for some of your grilling favorites:

Save $0.75 on Hidden Valley dressing, KC Masterpiece or Glad product

Save $2.00 on any 13.5 lb. bag of Kingsford Hickory, Mesquite or Matchlight charcoal

Get a free KC Masterpeice barbeque sauce with the purchase of Kingsford Charcoal 13.5 lb. or larger

Thanks, Hip2Save!

Bath & Body Works: Free Aromatherapy Product

2009-08-04T22:05:00.003-05:00

Go here to print a coupon for a FREE Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy product with an additional purchase of $15.00.

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

Walgreens: Back 2 School Coupon Book

2009-08-04T21:58:00.004-05:00

It's been reported that along with the Walgreens children's activity book I mentioned last week, there is also a Back 2 School Coupon Book available as well with over $50.00 in coupons!. I haven't actually seen them myself, but some people have found them near the front of the store by the weekly fliers.

Over at Coupon Cravings you can find the complete list of available coupons.

Dominos: Free Lava Crunch Cake

2009-08-04T21:49:00.005-05:00

If you have an August birthday, head over to your local Dominos to try the new Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake for FREE. No purchase necessary, but proof of birthday is required!

And for those of you who still want to try the cake, but don't have an August birthday, just purchase a Domino's Breadbowl Pasta at menu price and it's your to try for free!

Thanks, Coupon Cravings!

Arby's: Free with Purchase Wednesday

2009-08-04T21:43:00.002-05:00

Don't forget tomorrow August 5, 2009 is Arby's free with purchase Wednesday. The freebie for the week is a Regular Roast Beef sandwich with the purchase of any soft drink. For right around $1.50 you can get a sandwich a drink -- what a bargain!

Glade: Fall into Fragrance Gift Pack

2009-08-04T21:36:00.002-05:00

Glade is offering a "Glade Fall into Fragrance Gift Pack" to the first 10,000 respondents. Go here to request your free gift. Gift packs will be mailed out October 15, 2009.

Free Samples: Viva Paper Towels, Playtex, Aveda Hand Cream & More

2009-08-04T21:18:00.003-05:00

Viva Paper Towels

Playtex Sport Tampons

Tena Serenity with Aloe Vera

Aveda Hand Cream -- Print coupon and take to your local Aveda salon

Carefree liners and Stayfree pad

Precious Time

2009-08-04T19:17:00.004-05:00

I just wanted to give my loyal readers a heads up that the deal postings may be rather sparce this week -- my parents are here from Michigan and I only get to see them a couple times a year, so my time with them is valuable! I know you all understand that -- thanks for your patience. I'll be back in full swing after the weekend.

What Happened???

2009-08-03T06:52:00.002-05:00

Well, my fellow St. Cloud coupon clippers let me just say I'm a tad bit disappointed this Monday morning. I learned early this morning that the Kellogg's Fuel for School coupon insert was not part of the St. Cloud Times newspaper on Sunday. I have a friend who got her's from the Star Tribune. I was really looking forward to it since it would probably have some great coupons to match with deals right before school. Well... never fear there are ways to get your inserts. I think sometime this morning you should be able to order whole inserts online. I generally use Coupons & Things by Dede but there are other sites like Coupon Clippers as well.

NEW Printable Coupons: Coupons.com

2009-08-03T06:20:00.007-05:00

Saturday was the first of the month and that means new coupons have been put up on Coupons.com as well as many resetting from last month! This is always an exciting time for die hard coupon clippers.

Just to highlight a few:

Save $.75 on Cheez-Its Whole Grain crackers

Save $1.00/2 on Bic Stationary products -- great coupon for upcoming school deals

Save $1.00/2 Pillsbury Grands

Save $1.00 on Cinnabon bars -- very tasty! Not as good as an actual Cinnabon, but far few calories!

Save $1.00/2 Keebler Fudge Shoppe cookies

Save $1.00 Gold'n Plump All Natural Chicken

Save $1.00 Kellogg's Special K Blueberry cereal

Save $1.00 Kellogg's Special K crackers

AND MORE!!!

Note: Many of the coupon are "Official Box Tops Brands". Don't forget to clip these and send them with your kids to their local school. Easy way to help out your local school!