This week I kinda went a little over board with the deals at Target. It’s hard for a mama to hold back with diapers and wipe deals. It was a trial though and proof that couponing isn’t always pretty no matter how long you’ve been playing the game. We went in for what I hoped would be a super fast deal only to finish an hour later. Checking out in Target is fast, as they want it to be, and you can easily miss what you got gift cards for. You’ll also miss what eCoupons worked and didn’t plus a number of other things. It doesn’t help when your 2 year old asks at least 40 questions during the 5 minute checkout.
I got everyone to the car, buckled them in, loaded the car with diapers and then sat to look at my receipt quickly. My heart sank in noticing that I bought one case of diapers that wasn’t part of the diaper deal but was $10 more. So not only did I not get the $20 Target gift card… I had also paid $10 more than planned. I confess had it been a $1 error I was so exhausted we would have driven away. But, $30 error… we had to go back in. So we unbuckled, loaded all the diapers back into a buggy and went back.
If you ever run into a Target gift card error like this, remember that you have to buy everything in same transaction. So I had to return all three boxes we bought, go back and get another correct box and then rebuy all three again. I have a feeling your tired with me after all that. I share this though to help those of you that are overwhelmed realize that it happens to everyone. Just take your deals one at a time and don’t be afraid to speak up if something doesn’t seem right.
After all that here are the totals:
Total Value purchased: $157.14
Total Spent: $72.91
Total Saved: $84.23 or 54%
Gift Cards Remaining: $25
I broke this into two transactions in the end… paying for all the diapers and wipes with the gift cards I got from the Aveeno baby care and hair care items. No matter what they tell you, gift cards can be used on the next transaction!
We also grabbed some of the top super cheap items at Food Lion with the house brand promotion running. Total purchased: $9.99. Then I got back a $5 coupon off my next purchase. We will use that coupon at Bi-Lo!
How did you do this week? Leave a link to your savings post or a comment sharing how you saved!
The highly rated KidKraft Uptown Espresso Kitchen is 48% at Target, Walmart and Amazon right now!
This modern play kitchen comes with a lot of fun features for the kids including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink and dishwasher with clicking knobs for authenticity.
Offer valid for a limited time. Ages 3+. Shipping is FREE at all three stores.
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Have you settled back into your school routine yet?
If you haven’t already discovered the simplicity of making school lunches with Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise Squeeze Bottle, here’s your chance. Whether it’s writing a fun message or creating a design, spicing up these lunchtime sandwiches is easy with Hellmann’s. Choose from flavors Real, Light and Olive Oil. Better yet, why choose only one?
My time-saving tip for school lunches is skipping the dishes! With the new squeeze bottle, you don’t have to use a knife to spread the mayonnaise which saves you time on dishes in the morning. Plus, the design of the bottle allows you to get more mayonnaise out of the bottle without all of the scraping of the jar.
While supplies last, load your Kroger store coupon for $1 off Hellmann’s/Best Foods Squeeze bottles.
The Giveaway:
Two (2) Southern Savers readers are going to win a $50 Kroger gift card.
To Enter:
You have two chances to enter, feel free to enter with one or both.
1. Leave a comment below telling me your best time-saving tips and tricks for school lunches.
2. Leave a comment on this Facebook post with #SqueezeSweeps telling me your favorite time-saving tips and tricks for school lunches.
This giveaway is sponsored by Kroger, but all opinions are 100% my own.
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There are (2) new Tyson coupons you won’t want to miss. We don’t see a bunch of meat coupons to often and you can get some nice savings on Grilled & Ready products.
Tyson Coupons
Bi-Lo Deal:
- Buy:
- Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Strips, 6 oz, B1G1 at $3.49 ($1.74)
Use:
-$1 off Tyson Grilled & Ready frozen item, 16 oz+ printable
makes it 74¢
Get your printers ready for these coupons that will be expiring within the next couple of days! You can print coupons for Crest, Neutrogena, Sargento and more.
Remember: You can get (2) prints of each coupon per computer.
Coupons Expiring Soon
$5/2 Brita filters or Brita pitcher printable
$2 off Nature’s Bounty Probiotic Gummies printable
$1 off Iams canned dog food or single printable
$1 off Nature’s Bounty product printable
$1 off Sheba or Sheba Perfect Portions product printable
$5 off FreeStyle Precision Neo meter printable
$1 off OxiClean™ Laundry Detergent printable
.50/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel printable
.50/1 Meow Mix Irresistibles Treats printable
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Looking for a great baby shower gift? Walmart is offering the Gerber Newborn Baby Girl Gift Set with Bonus Keepsake Box for $25, regularly $50.
This set could be a special gift on its own or split up the pieces to make several different gifts.
This set includes:
2 bodysuits with lap shoulder neckline and snaps for easy dressing and quick diaper changes.
1 snap-front union suit with built-in feet keeps baby warm.
1 t-shirt with lap shoulder neckline for easy on and off.
3 pairs of white socks.
1 pair of printed booties.
2 pairs of mittens to protect little hands from scratching.
2 caps to keep baby’s head warm.
1 pair of diaper pants.
6 terry cloth washcloths sized just for baby.
1 terry cloth hooded towel.
2 velcro closure bibs.
1 keepsake box.
Offer valid for a limited time. Shipping is FREE on orders $50 or more.
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If you’re a Disney fan or know someone who is, don’t miss the FREE Personalization offer that you can get when you buy a $15 fleece throw from the Disney Store. It is regularly $4.95 for personalization.
You can also get 40% off hundreds of items at the Disney store with code BONUS40.
Deal Ideas:
Anna and Elsa Fleece Throw $15 w/personalization
Doc McStuffins Figure Play Set $10 (reg. $14.95)
Shipping is FREE or orders $75 or more.
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Want to save money on lunches? Learn to make your own bread! You can get a Hamilton Beach Bread Machine for $39.98 (reg. $69.99).
This bread machine has 12 settings, includes 2 kneading paddles, and can bake up to 2 lbs of bread with quick express settings.
Select FREE in-store pick-up.
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Starting Sunday we have a new Target coupon for $5 off any Beauty Care purchase of $20 or more. This coupon will be in the Target weekly ad (on the back cover) and you can also get it by texting BEAUTY5 to 827438.
The coupon is good for anything in skin care, cosmetics, fragrances and hair care.
Remember these coupons require the purchase to be $20 before any other coupons. So use the coupon first and then start handing over all the manufacturer coupons you can.
One great deal is on Aveeno Hair Care:
- Buy:
(6) Aveeno Hair Care Shampoo or Conditioner,$4.99 ea.
Use:
-$5 off Beauty Care Purchase of $20 + (Target Coupon) in-ad or Text BEAUTY5 to 827438
(3) -$2/2 Aveeno product, excl cleansing bars, trial sizes and 2.5 oz body lotion SS 8/30, printable or printable
-$1.50 off Aveeno hair care item, excl trial size, Target mobile coupon – text OFFERS to 827438
Total Due: $17.44
Get Back: $10 Target Gift Card
Makes it $1.24 a bottle!
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