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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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Amazon has a great deal on The Lord of the Rings: Trilogy Extended Editions Blu-Ray set! The entire set is $43.49 shipped, originally $119.98.

This is a 15 disc set with 9 special features DVDs. It also has Blu-Ray copies of The Fellowship Of The Ring Extended Edition, The Two Towers Extended Edition, and The Return Of The King Extended Edition.

This would make a great gift for a Lord of the Rings fan! You can get FREE Super Savers shipping or FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime.

Note: Prices on Amazon may change at any time.

See more Amazon deals.


    I have to be honest  – one of the last things I spend money on is treating myself. As a new mom (again) I have been looking for little ways to spruce up without spending a lot.  One of my recent favorite finds is Cents of Style.  It’s a site that has great deals on shoes and accessories each week.

    Their styles are always switching out so you can almost always find something to suit you. Cents of Style is perfect for someone like me on a budget because they have a ton of items for under $20… even shoes!  I also love that I don’t have to think too much about being fashionable, because they are on top of the latest trends and it’s all so cute.

    Cents of Style sent me the pieces in the picture above to try out and I feel great in them! There are sparkly earrings, bracelets, a really soft scarf and a great pair of boots.  All of these pieces are perfect for Fall and Winter weather so I can still look cute even when I bundle up.

    The Giveaway:

    One Southern Savers reader is going to win:

    Brown “Tabu” Boot- $42.60
    Cream Scarf- $14.60
    “Bethie” Cream Wrap Bracelet- $10.60
    “Patina” Bangle Bracelet Set- $10.60
    Turquoise Stretch Bracelet Set- $10.60
    Gold Dangle Earrings- $9.60
    Silver Dangle Earrings- $9.60

    To Enter

    You have a couple of ways to enter, so feel free to enter with one or all of them:

    1.  Leave a comment below telling me which of the Cents of Style products best matches your personal style and budget?

    2.  Like Southern Savers and Cents of Style on Facebook and tell me you have in a comment below.


    The winners of this giveaway will be chosen and posted to the Giveaway Winners Page 11/21.

    This giveaway was sponsored by Cents of Style, but all opinions are 100% my own.

      thanksgiving turkey

      Let’s all take a minute to be thankful for coupons!  I hope the tricks of waiting until items are on sale and stacking on coupons has made your upcoming holiday meals less stressful and gives you more time to just enjoy this season with your family.

      This week, I am hoping for you all to share a traditional Thanksgiving recipe, your family’s favorite dish or what you are bringing to the big dinner this year. We are taking a break from counting points this week and just sharing some recipes that make it Thanksgiving!

      *These prices are based off of averages and are subject to change weekly

      Smoked Turkey – Recipe

      Turkey, 47¢ lb +
      Vegetable Broth, Swanson 32 oz, 84¢ (Publix)

      (This is the new “fried” turkey!)

      Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Recipe

      Cranberries, 12 oz, 50¢-$1.50 (Ingles, Publix, Food Lion, Harveys, Target, Harris Teeter)
      Sugar (pantry, or on sale almost everywhere)

      (This is awesome on sandwiches with leftover turkey.)

      Mixed Veggie Casserole – Recipe

      Frozen Mixed Vegetables, 96¢ (Bi-Lo)
      Onion, 99¢ lb (Publix)
      Celery, 69¢-99¢ (almost everywhere)
      Cheddar, Sargento or Kraft, 8 oz, $1.09-$2 (Publix, Sweetbay, Ingles, Bi-Lo)
      Ritz Crackers, 94¢-$1.49 (almost everywhere)

      (We always add a little Lipton onion soup mix to ours.)

      Pecan Squares – Recipe

      Flour, (pantry or on sale almost everywhere)
      Brown Sugar, 1 lb, 5¢-75¢ (Food City, Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter)
      Pecans, 6 oz, $4.48 (Ingles – this is a splurge)
      Corn Syrup (pantry)
      Eggs, dozen, $1.50 (Kroger)

      (Once you try this, you may never go back to Pecan Pie…)

      See all the previous menu plans here!



        organic living journey raw vs pasteurized milk

        The following is part of an ORGANIC JOURNEY GUEST POST SERIES, written by Amy a long time helper behind the scenes of Southern Savers.

        I have dreaded doing research on dairy for many reasons. One, it is ridiculously controversial with opinions ranging from all dairy is evil to eat anything you want.  The kicker is that there doesn’t seem to be a clear consensus of opinion (I like things black and white!)  Two, to make changes in this area is super expensive, especially if you consume as much dairy as my family does.  Finally, there is just so much stinkin’ lingo in the dairy world.  Pastured and pasteurized, organic and raw, it’s a whole new language to learn.  As much as I hestitate to dive in, it is the next logical baby step for my family.  So here we go! Read More→

          Some HUGE news coming from Walmart recently regarding layaway and Black Friday.  Here’s the gist of it:

          • Items on layaway that are paid off on Black Friday will be sold at Black Friday pricing.
          • You may use coupons on layaway Black Friday items.
          • You can price match other stores Black Friday ads (even on layaway items paid off on Black Friday).
          • Walmart will begin online Black Friday deals early on Thursday.

          This policy has some significant money saving implications.  You see a Blu-ray player or TV on sale at Best Buy, put it on layaway at Walmart prior to Black Friday (note that it will be the regular price, but will be sold at the sale price on Black Friday).  Then, on Black Friday, bring the Best Buy ad and you’ll be able to get those products at the Best Buy Black Friday ad price.  Crazy!

          This news was such a shocker to me that I was completely skeptical.  I called several of my local Walmarts to see if they were really ready to honor this at the store level.

          Of the four local stores I called, one was a resounding yes, two were maybes, and one was no.  Granted, these stores may not have been told by corporate yet, but I strongly suggest you call your local store to ensure that they are on board before you go through a bunch of effort to layaway everything in sight.

          Do not assume that you will be able to convince the manager amidst the hectic activity of Black Friday.  Save yourself a ton of frustration and stress by calling and making sure your store is participating. Also keep in mind that their layaway policy clearly states that they will have limited hours on November 23rd.

          Honestly, it may be better to just grab what you want and head to a regular register for price matching other stores deals, than trying to go the layaway route. I am imagining the layaway line being longer than the regular checkouts!

          But… if your store is participating, this means that you can score some serious deals.  Theoretically, all of your shopping can be done at Walmart and you can ensure that you’ll get the products you want if you put it on layaway prior to Black Friday.

          The cost to open a layaway account is $5 and you’ll need a $10 or 10% downpayment. You’ll get the $5 back on a gift card when you pay for your item in full. It includes toys, electronics, small appliances, floor care, refrigerators, jewelry and select sporting goods.

          Leave a comment if your store is participating or not.

          (Thanks IHeartTheMart)

          See all the Black Friday ads!

           

            Printable Shopping List

            H-E-B Logo

            Here are all the unadvertised deals you can pick up at H-E-B this week, starting 11/14. Big list with plenty of baking deals and more.

            Check out the H-E-B weekly ad for a complete list of deals.

            Free Grocery

            • Mann’s Sugar Snap Peas, 8 oz, $3.54
              Get Kikkoman Stir Fry Sauce, 11.4 oz, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/22)
            • Bothouse Farms Mini Carrots, 2 lbs, $2.64
              Get Sweet Onions, 2 lbs, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/22)
            • Fresh Atlantic Salmon Roast, 16 oz, $11.97
              Get Asparagus and Garlic, 6 oz tray, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/22)
            • H-E-B Fully Cooked Seasoned Ground Meat, 11 oz, $4.47
              Get Ragu Alfredo Sauce, 16 oz, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/27)
              Get Ragu Red Pasta Sauce, 24-26 oz, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/27)
            • Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 13-14 oz, $2.50
              Get Knorr Sides Rice or Pasta, 3.8-5.8 oz, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/27)
              Get Pepsi Next, 2 Liter, w/ in-store coupon (EXP 11/27)

              Manufacturer Coupon -.55/1 Eckrich smoked sausage (Facebook) printable
              (makes it $1.95) Read More→

               

              Today is the last day to take advantage of Macy’s awesome deal on a Nautica ShoreLine 5 Piece Luggage Set.  Regularly $360, its now on sale for $139.99.

              Macy’s also has a coupon code for $10 off a $75 purchase. Use code XJW562A992 to take $10 off a $75 order, plus get FREE Shipping!

              So you’ll end up spending a total of $129.99 (+ tax) shipped.

              See more Online Shopping Deals!

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                Best prices

                If you haven’t gotten prepared for next week’s big feast yet, here is a list that can help you find the items you’ll need most at their best prices. Preparing a Thanksgiving meal can be stressful, but there are a couple stores that offer fully cooked dinners which takes all the hassle out of it if you have run out of time.

                This is also a good time to start thinking ahead for a frugal Christmas dinner.

                If there is something else that you need, don’t forget you can use the new Item Search to find what you’re looking for. And if you are in your store and see other great deals, leave a comment below to share with us!

                Fully Cooked Dinners

                • Publix – Deli Fully Cooked Turkey Dinner, $39.99
                  Turkey, 10-12 lb
                  Cornbread Dressing
                  Mashed Potatoes
                  Gravy
                  Cranberry-Orange Relish
                • Lowe’s Foods – Turkey Dinner, $49.99
                  Fully Cooked Butterball Turkey, 10-12 lb
                  Turkey Gravy, 2.5 lb
                  Mashed Potatoes,
                  2 Traditional Sides
                • Lowe’s Foods – Spiral Ham Dinner, $39.99
                  Half Spiral Ham, 7-8.5 lb
                  Mashed Potatoes, 2-2.5 lb
                  2 Traditional Sides of Your Choice
                • H-E-B – H-E-B Fully Cooked Turkey, Fully Cooked Beef Brisket, or Boneless Prime Rib Roast
                  Free w/ in-store coupon:
                  H-E-B Creamed Corn, 10 oz
                  H-E-B Tea, 64 oz
                  Jiffy Foil Giant Oval Roaster or Rectangular Rack Roaster
                  H-E-B Baby Blend or Salad Blend, 5-12 oz
                  H-E-B Whoopie of a Cookie Kit, 18 oz
                  H-E-B Easy Melt, 32 oz
                  H-E-B Salad Dressing, 16 oz

                Turkey

                • Target – Market Pantry Frozen Turkey, 75¢ lb
                • Target – Butterball Turkey, 99¢ lb
                  Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Butterball Whole Turkey (Fresh or Frozen) wyb ANY combination of (4) packages of Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, Green Giant canned vegetables, Betty Crocker boxed Potatoes (except PotatoBuds or Betty Crocker Pouch) or Betty Crocker Stuffing , SS 11/4
                  Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Butterball fresh or frozen whole turkey wyb (4) Pillsbury Crescent rolls, Green Giant canned vegetables or Betty Crocker stuffing or boxed potatoes excl Buds printable
                  Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Butterball fresh or frozen whole turkey, boneless roast, bone-in breast or ready to roast turkey printable
                • Ingles – Honeysuckle White Grade A Frozen Turkeys, 10-24 lbs, 78¢ lb, limit 2
                  Manufacturer Coupon -.55/1 Honeysuckle White product, RP 8/19 (exp 11/18) Read More→

                  I’ve never been a mom to tell my kids what to wear.  Not only do I like not having to deal with picking out clothes, I enjoy letting them be creative.  While I may not have a say all the time in what is the outfit of the day, I still make the final decision in what outfits we buy! I like quality clothes that are versatile and can go with many things in their closet.  While I may buy something as an outfit, they will pair it with pretty much everything they own, so it has to be something that “plays well with others”.  I also like a deal…

                  That’s what I love about FabKids, a clothing website started by parents including actress Christina Applegate.  They have great clothes that have a goal of helping girls express their individuality through personalized fashions.  They also have a deal: right now you get your first outfit for $25 shipped.

                  This is how it works:

                  1.  After you sign up, create a style profile which is just a quick and free quiz so they can get to know the girl you’re buying for.

                  2.  Shop your outfit picks, which refresh each month.  Every outfit includes 3 pieces for $39.99 and you can either buy it or skip the month.  (Your first outfit is currently $25, there is no obligation to buy any other outfits).

                  3.  Receive your outfit with free shipping (and free returns) within a week!

                  I got signed up to try it out, and my 4 year old had a blast with the “style quiz”.  It is very visual, so she sat there pointing to each item in the list she loved.  In the end they completely had her figured out!  I picked out this ballerina outfit for my one child who can be found wearing a tutu any day of the week (she even tries to wear one over pjs at night).  The outfit included the dress, tights and bow for $25 and included a free shirt when I checked out!

                  The only thing is that you can’t mix and match the pieces that come in the deal.  While the outfit is great, I would have preferred pink tights (or she would have should I say).  In the end she will wear the black tights, just maybe not with this dress as they have planned.

                  Our outfit shipped the day we ordered it and arrived within 3 days!  I couldn’t be happier with the shipping, especially that they have free shipping.

                  If you have more that one little girl to buy for (like me with 4 girls in the house now), you can even add more of your girls’ style profiles to buy for!  Just head to the top left corner of the screen and there’s a drop-down box that says to “add a girl”.

                  The Giveaway:

                  FabKids is giving 5 winners a 3-piece outfit.

                  To Enter:

                  You have a couple of chances to enter, so feel free to enter with one or all of them:

                  1.  Head over to FabKids and tell me which outfit is your favorite (be careful, it’s hard not to pick them all)!

                  2.  Follow Southern Savers and FabKids on Twitter and leave a comment below telling me you are.

                  3.  Like Fab Kids and Southern Savers on Facebook and tell me you have by leaving a comment on this post.

                  This giveaway was sponsored by FabKids, but all opinions are 100% my own.

                  The winners of this giveaway will be chosen 11/21.

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