Grand Rapids Thrifty Mom: March 2010

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

P&G Samples Cascade Action Pacs, Pantene, etc

Are you a member of P&G Everyday Solutions? Sign in HERE or signup and you may have samples ready for you! Cascade Action Pacs, Pantene(more samples!) as well as a bunch of high value coupons you can request.

Thanks Hip2Save

Smokey Bones $10 off $20 coupon

Click HERE for a $10 off $20 coupon for Smokey Bones. Good until April 10.

Thanks Who Said Nothing in Life is Free?

Red Roof Inn $.01 Hotel Rooms

Red Roof Inns are offering $.01 hotel rooms from April 1-April 15.
You can only book this deal 0nline HERE and rooms become available everyday at noon EDT. There are a very limited amount of rooms for this price. Simply find an inn, check for availablility and if the price is $.01 the rooms are still available.

Fine print: “This deal applies to all participating Red Roofs. Rooms will be available for online booking 48 hours in advance. For example, on April 1, rooms for 4/2 and 4/3 will become available. Rooms become available online from 3/31 to 4/13 every day at noon EDT. Only one room per booking, and one room per guest. Some blackout dates may apply and are determined by the individual Red Roof property.”

Thanks Caringwithcoupons

Dove Men+Care Sample

Go HERE to request a sample of Dove Men+Care sample from Walmart.

Thanks Printablecouponspot

Vocalpoint: Another Pantene Sample!!!

If you are a member of Vocalpoint, you can sign up for another Pantene Sample. The last one they gave out was full size, but I am not sure if this one is. You can choose from curly, fine, medium thick, or colored. Typically they also will send high value coupons as well. Get your sample HERE.

Thanks Good Deal Mama

Olga's Kitchen free premium sandwich

Olga’s Kitchen would like to treat at least 15,000 Facebook fans to a FREE Premium Olga sandwich! They want to have 15,000 Facebook fans by May 1. If they do, every Olga’s Facebook fan will get a FREE Premium Olga sandwich!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Mom2Mom Sales in April, West Michigan area

Below is a list of the Mom2Mom sales that I am aware of for April. If you know of others, feel free to leave a comment or email and I will add it. With Easter and Spring Break it seems like alot fewer sales this month.

April 17
Everything Sale 9AM-3PM
Home School Building
5625 Burlingame Ave SW
Wyoming MI 49509
info HERE

April 23 & 24

Mops Consignment Sale April 23 9AM-6PM, April 24 9AM-12PM
Thornapple Covenant Church
6595 Cascade Rd SE Burton/Cascade

$5 credit for writing reviews on Franklin Goose

Until Wednesday March 31, you can receive $5 store credit for each product review you write on Franklingoose.com FG is a children's natural/organic online store, however, they also have a few non-organic items as well. To get this credit:

1) Register at franklingoose.com

2) Choose items that you want to review. Write a review about an item and then save it. Keep reviewing items that you have used.

3) It will take 4-5 days to review and process your credits. Once they are processed the store credit will be posted in your account. A box will appear with your store credit balance under your wishlist.

4) Use your store credit to purchase items from FG. You can also use your credit toward the $5 shipping charge.

Reviews must be received by Wednesday March 31.

This is legitimate. We received our order today! You can also find updates on facebook.

Thanks Vanessa

Quiznos BOGO coupon

Buy a Quiznos sub, salad or toasty torpedo along with a drink and receive one free! Of equal or lesser value. Coupon is HERE.

Thanks Mojosavings

Ford Museum Free Admission April 8

Honoring Mrs. Ford's 92nd birthday, the Ford Presidential Museum is offering free admission on April 8 from 9-5pm. There will be birthday cake for the first 750 visitors. Find more info HERE.

Catalina Coupons now at Target

Be on the lookout for Catalina coupons. Target is now offering them!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Easter Egg Hunts April 2 & 3 West Michigan area

Here is a list of a few Easter egg hunts in the West Michigan area this coming week.

Friday April 2

*1st Annual Grand Rapids Easter Egg Hunt
Rosa Parks Circle, downtown GR 5pm-9pm
Food, prizes, coffee and over 10,000 eggs to find!
info: HERE

*Barnes and Nobles Woodland Easter Egg Hunt
Barnes & Noble Woodland Mall
3195 28th ST SE Grand Rapids 6:30PM
Two hunts available: 1-3 year olds and then older children
info: HERE

Saturday April 3

* Grand Rapids Jaycees 2010 Easter Egg Hunt
Centerpointe Mall
3665 28th St SE 10AM-1PM
Easter egg scramble, carnival games, inflatable moon walk and obstacle course, face painting, and a free coloring station. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Emergency response vehicles and staff will be stationed outside the mall for viewing and tours. Local mascots will also be on hand.
Info: HERE

* Bylthefield CRC
Blythefield CRC
6350 Kuttshill Dr Rockford 10AM-11:30AM
Children ages 3-10 are invited to search for eggs and hear the Easter story He Is Risen!
info: HERE

* Ivanrest Church
3777 Ivanrest SW Grandville 10AM-11:30
Giant Community Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us for refreshments, prizes and fun!!
Your children ages 10 and under will hunt for 1000's eggs.
In case of bad weather the hunt will be moved indoors.
info: HERE

*Hudsonville Easter Egg Hunt
Hughes Park, 40th Ave Hudsonville 10AM
5th Annual Hudsonville Community Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by RE/MAX Grand Valley and O'Brien Insurance Agency. Kids up to 10 years old are invited to come and gather prize-filled eggs and have a chance to win one of four Grand Prizes.
Info: HERE

*Allendale Easter Egg Hunt
Allendale Township Park
corner of 68th Ave and Lake Michigan Dr. 1PM
4th Annual Allendale Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Kris Keegstra- RE/MAX Grand Valley and Appletree Christian Learning Centers.
Kids up to 10 years old are invited to come and gather prize-filled eggs and have a chance to win Grand Prizes. Also, the Easter Bunny will be there for pictures.
Info: HERE

Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit $3.99 Target

Lysol Healthy Touch Starter Kit $9.99 each (regular price) at Target

Use $5.00/1 coupon from 3/28 SS

Use $ 1.00/1 coupon from Target.com

$3.99 each

Thanks Onemommasavingmoney

Snuggle Deals this week

Keep an eye out for the $3.00 off 1 Snuggle coupon in today's 3/28 Red Plum.

Here is a brief list of sales/prices of Snuggle for the week.

***Meijer $3.88 (everyday best price, 32 oz liquid) $.88

***Family Dollar $3 ( sale price, 70ct sheets) FREE

***Target $3.99(everyday price, 50 oz liquid) $.99

$4.19 (everyday price, sheets) $1.19

***Kmart 2 for $5 (sale price for 64 oz liquid)

Use 2 coupons from 3/28 Red Plum

Two for free plus $1 money maker

***Family Fare $3.99 (sale price, 32 oz liquid). $.99

Meijer 3/28-4/3

You can find a list of Meijer sale/coupon matchups HERE or HERE.

Thanks Sarah's Deals and Savings Addiction

Target 3/28-4/3

You can find a list of Target sales/coupon matchups HERE.

Thanks Stretching a Buck Blog

Rite Aid Deals 3/28-4/3

You can find a list of sales/coupon matchups for Rite Aid HERE.

Thanks Hip2Save

CVS Deals 3/28-4/3

You can find a list of sale/coupons matchups for CVS HERE.

Thanks Hip2save

Walgreens Deals 3/28-4/3

You can find a list of Walgreens sales/coupon matchups HERE.

Thanks Hip2save

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Super Couponers Video

Did you watch Nightline last night? They did a great story about super couponers(video above).

What do you think? Do you consider yourself an extreme couponer? Thoughts?

I thought that the guy in the video is very close to being a hoarder. Although he is good at what he does he doesn't need a driveway full of jello. Donate it! He is a little too extreme in my opinion and others could be blessed by his donations instead.

Sample of Olay Body Wash

Walmart is again offering a sample of Olay Total Effects Body Wash. This is a new link, so it you ordered it a few months ago, you can request it again! Go HERE to request your sample.

Don't forget..

To enter the $10 Target gift card giveaway HERE. The winner will be chosen this Saturday!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Purex 3 in 1 New Sample Link

Sign up HERE for a sample of Purex 3 in 1. If you requested it in the past, you can request an additional sample again.

Thanks Rose Knows Coupons

Target Solar Lights $1 each

Target has the Renew solar outdoor lights for $3 each. However, you can also use the Target coupon HERE to make them $1 each.

Unfortunately Target typically will only let you use one Target coupon per transaction so you might have to do multiple transaction if you need a bunch.

Yankee Candle Printable Coupons

Yankee Candle just released a few great coupons. Buy 2, get 1 free coupon HERE as well as a $10 off $25 purchase coupon HERE.

Thanks Mojosavings

White Caps Tickets: Opening Day April 11 $5

Today ONLY Thursday March 25, you can purchase opening day tickets to the West Michigan Whitecaps for only $5 per ticket-reserved seats. Regular price is $9.50. You can purchase tickets today from 8AM-6PM for the $5 price. Find more info HERE.

Local First Coupon Book

Support West Michigan businesses by buying and shopping with this Local First Coupon Book. The book is full of coupons from over 200 locally owned businesses.

*Hopscotch

*Gazelle Sports

*Art of the Table

*Schuler Books

The coupons books are only $20 with free shipping. Go HERE to order yours!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

8 FREE Oscar Nominated Movies at Celebration Cinema

Need something to do? I know this is rather last minute, but Celebration Cinema at Woodland ONLY is offering 8 free movies today! Wednesday March 24.

•The Blind Side
•The Hurt Locker
•Invictus
•The Lovely Bones
•Precious
•The Princess And The Frog
•Sherlock Holmes
•Up In The Air

All you need to do is become a facebook fan of Celebration Cinema HERE and then print this note HERE for a free ticket. All info about movies times, etc will be on the note. Looks like most start this afternoon and run all evening.

Snuggle $3.00 off coupon 3/28/ RP

Word out on the internet blogsphere is that a $3.00/1 Snuggle coupon should be coming out in this Sunday's paper 3/28 RP, last time this hot little coupon made Snuggle only $1 per bottle at Meijer during a sale or Free at Walmart. I would highly recommend getting several papers this weekend if you can or buying a few coupons on ebay, etc. Or ask your non-couponing friends for their coupon inserts.

Thanks UtahDealDiva

Swagbucks-Paypal reward

If you have been using Swagbucks, you can now cash in your points for a $5 Paypal reward for only 550 SwagBucks! That is a HUGE discount, down from the regular price of 1900 SwagBucks.
When you snag this prize, $5 (U.S dollars) will be deposited into your PayPal account. Offer is good TODAY ONLY!!!

What is Swagbucks? Its just like google, except you receive points for searching the internet. These points ad up quickly which you can use to buy gift cards, paypal credits, etc. Its a great way to get a little extra cash every month. Sign up HERE!

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Reminder: Starbucks today

Just a reminder that you can get a free pastry at Starbucks today until 10:30 AM when you purchase a drink and bring in a coupon. Click HERE for the info posted last week for all the details.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Physicians Formula Powder at Target

A while ago Physicians Formula released a BOGO coupon on Facebook. You can still get the coupon HERE.

RUN RUN RUN over to Target and check out the price cut on the Physicians Formula loose powder. It is reduced down to $3, from over $10 each. You'll be able to score two powders for $3, original price is over $20 for two!!

Thanks Totally Target

Free St. Ives at Target

In the Smart Source (SS) coupon booklet from this past Sunday, you should of received 2 St. Ives coupons. They are good on ANY St. Ives products(one is for facial products, the other is for body products) and do not exclude travel sizes. Head to Target and you can get a few smaller travel size St. Ives for free. Prices do vary by region, so not all stores will have these marked for $.97 each.

St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash Travel Size .97
-$1/1 Any St. Ives Body Product 3/21 SS
= FREE!

St. Ives Hydrating Vitamin E Body Moisturizer Travel Size .97
-$1/1 Any St. Ives Body Product 3/21/10 SS
= FREE!

St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub Travel Size .97
-$1/1 Any St. Ives Body Product 3/21/10 SS or
-$1.50/1 Any St. Ives Facial Product 3/21/10 SS
= FREE!

Thanks Mojosavings

Target Beach Towels $.50

Target supposedly has beach towels in the Dollar Spot section of the store for $2.50. I personally have not seen them, but really wasn't looking for them either. You can use a $2.00 off Target beach towel coupon HERE making them $.50 each. Great Easter basket gift!

Thanks Clippin'withCarrie

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Block Buster Express 15 rental codes

Wow! BlockBuster Express has over 15 rental codes for free movies. How awesome is that? You can find these kiosks typically inside Family Fare stores, but use the locator HERE.
Remember that you are able to rent one movie per code per credit card. You must return the free movie by 9PM the following day or you will be charged $1.

Here are the codes:

GN13B3 - Rent one, get one free (exp 3/22)
GA13B1 - Get a free rental (exp 3/24)
G213B3 - Rent one, get one free (exp 3/25) *NEW*
GA13A2 – Get a free one night rental (exp 3/26)
NEWMOON – Rent one, get one free (exp 3/28) *NEW*
GL9RA – Get a free rental (exp 3/31)
MARCH – Rent one, get one free! (exp 3/31)
GY131 – Get a free one night rental (exp 3/31)
CALENDAR - Get a free one night rental (exp 3/31)
OUFXMV – Get a free one night rental (exp 4/17)
6HHQLC – Get a free one night rental (exp 4/17)
ETKGH7 – Get a free one night rental (exp 4/17)
ICA33W – Get a free one night rental (exp 4/23)
VGG8U2 – Get a free one night rental (exp 4/23)

Thanks Couponing to Disney

Meijer Deals 3/21-3/37

You can find a list of Meijer sale/coupon matchups HERE or HERE.

Thanks Sarah's Deals and Savings Addiction

Target Deals 3/21-3/27

You can find a list of Target sales/coupon matchups HERE

Thanks Stretching a Buck Blog

Rite Aid Deals 3/21-3/27

You can find a list of sales/coupon matchups for Rite Aid HERE.

Thanks Hip2Save

CVS Deals 3/21-3/27

You can find a list of sale/coupons matchups for CVS HERE.

Thanks Hip2Save

Walgreens Deals 3/21-3/27

You can find a list of Walgreens sales/coupon matchups HERE.

Thanks Hip2Save

Rite Aid: 2 Huggies & Johnson Baby Wash $3.93!

I received a few emails from readers about the Huggies deal at Rite Aid this week. Savings Addiction posted the scenario HERE, but let me clarify this deal a little better. I was able to buy 2 Huggies jumbos plus body wash for $4.93(that includes tax). Valid 3/21-3/27

Buy 2 Huggies Jumbo diapers (regular price $11.99 each, on sale for $8.99 each) $17.98
Buy 1 Johnson & Johnson Baby Wash/Lotion, etc (regular price $4.69, on sale for $2.99) $2.99
Total cost $20.97

*Use $ 5 off $20 Rite Aid coupon from Video Values (see info below) $15.97

*Use $3 off Huggies manufacturer coupons (use 2) $9.97

*Use $2 off Huggies coupons from Rite Aid Video Values (use 2) $5.97

*Use $1 off Johnson & Johnson Rite Aid Video Values or Ad coupon (use 1) $4.97

*Use $1 off Johnson & Johnson Manufacturer coupon (use 1) coupon HERE or HERE $3.97

$4.93 includes tax, submit for $1 Single Check Rebate, more info on SCR HERE

$3.93 after SCR

** Video Values by AdPerk is a Rite Aid program where you watch very short videos about products and receive additional Rite Aid coupons. It does take a little bit of time, but I feel its worth the extra time to get a bunch of stackable coupons. Watch the videos on Huggies, Johnson&Johnson as well as a few extras to receive the 20 pts needed for the $5 off $20 coupon. Sign up for Video Values (VV) HERE. To clarify, you can only print one VV coupon per item per account, so if need be, sign up your spouse as well.**

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Grand Rapids Thrifty Mom's 2nd Giveaway

While it will be hard to top the first giveaway, I am happy to offer up a $10 gift card to Target for one of my lovely readers this time around. Thank you for reading this blog. I deeply appreciate your support and love that you can participate in this hobby(saving money) with me.

One winner will win a $10 Target gift card!

To enter the giveaway(up to 3 entries):

* Leave one comment telling me why you would like to win.
* For an additional entry, leave another seperate comment if you are or became a follower of this blog.
* For another additional entry, tell a friend about this blog. Or post about this giveaway in your blog. Spread the word!

Contest ends Saturday March 27 at 12pm

Winner will be choosen using random.org

Car Seat Workshop at Hopscotch Children's Store

Hopscotch Children's Store will be offering a workshop called Car Seats until age 8? You've got to be kidding me!

Saturday, March 27th at 10am
963 Cherry St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Info on the class: No, we're not kidding and you should come to this class to find out why. Whether your trying to pick out your first car seat or it's time to replace an old one, this class is for you! We will cover the best type of car seat and the best position for each age and WHY it's so important to use them. Buying a car seat is one of the most important decisions a parent has to make. Let us help you. Taught by a certified car seat technician.

Free to attend. RSVP HERE.

While you are on the website check out 2 more classes offered by Hopscotch in next few months-cloth diapering and potty training.

Huggies 3/21-3/27

With all the Huggies coupons, here is a quick list of the best deals on Huggies Jumbo packs this week!

Rite Aid $3.93 for 2 jumbo packs plus Johnson's body wash (this requires multiple coupons). See all the info HERE. (Thanks SavingsAddiction)

Walgreens $3.32 each after RR. See all the info HERE. (Thanks Hip2Save)

Target $4.49 each. See post below

Meijer, CVS, Walmart No sales this week, just $3 off coupon

Still another Huggies $3 coupon

**SORRY, coupon print limit reached already*** That was fast!

Huggies sure has been rolling out the coupons the last few days!!! Here is another(the 3rd link in 2 days) $3 off coupon. You can print two per link per computer, just use your back button. Lots of coupons!!!!! Find it HERE. Scroll down the blog to see two more posts for additional coupons.

Target idea:
Huggies Jumbo $8.99
Use $3 coupon
Use $1.50 off Target coupon HERE
$4.49 each

Check back soon for a post about Huggies sales/coupon matchups this week. I have a feeling its doing to be a great diaper stock up week;)

2 FREE Olay Quench Lotions after rebate

Here is a great offer this upcoming week at Walgreens 3/21/10.

Buy Olay Quench Body Lotion 20.2 oz $7.99
Get FREE Olay Quench In-Shower Body Lotion 8.4 oz(in ad)
Use $1/1 coupon from 3/7 PG (use 2)
Pay $5.99 + tax
Submit for $7.99 with mail-in rebate below
Final Price both FREE + $2 money maker

Mail in rebate HERE

Thanks Hip2Save

Coupon Preview 3/21/10

You can expect two coupon inserts in Sunday's paper. One from Smartsource and one from Red Plum. Remember, coupons and inserts do vary by region.

You can see a complete list of coupons at Stretching a Buck Blog

Want to print coupons now? You can find them at coupons.com, couponbug.com, redplum.com and smartsource.com

Meijer Mealbox

Target Coupon Generator