Monster Jam is coming to the Rose Garden in Portland next weekend and there’s a pretty good deal to be had — Kids tickets (ages 2-12) are only $5 each (regardless of section). Adult ticket prices start at $20.

Eat a bunch before you hit the Rose Garden (Burgerville on MLK is our favorite pre-event destination) and Dad or Grandpa and the kids have a fairly economical afternoon out!

Event details:

• Saturday, February 11 (2 and 7:30 pm)
• Sunday, February 12 (2 pm)

Tickets are available at the Rose Quarter Box Office, participating Tickets West Safeway Outlets, at ComcastTIX.com or by phone at 877.789.ROSE.

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Here are the best Rite Aid deals starting Sunday, February 5th, brought to you by Melody from This Beautiful Frugal Life. Be sure to check out Melody’s post “Creating and Sticking to a Budget: Our Story”.

Here are links and coupons you may need to score big this week at Rite Aid:

:: Video Values coupons
:: Single Check Rebate program

Are you new to playing Rite Aid? Get all of your questions answered at the Rite Aid Store Guide.

“Winter Rewards” +UP Reward promotion: Spend $100 on participating items marked with the Buy & Save symbol through March 3rd, Get $20 +UP Reward (limit 1). There are several participating items in the ad, I will mark these items in red. Your purchases will track on your receipt over the course of the month, you do not have to spend $100 in a single transaction. Your $20 +UP Reward will print when you hit the $100 threshold.

{SINGLE CHECK REBATE DEALS}

Brainstrong Kid’s Vitamins (30 ct) priced at $12.99
Buy 1, Get $10 SCR – limit 1
Use $2/1 coupon
Use $8/1 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January)
Pay $2.99, Submit for $10 SCR
FREE + $7.01 overage after coupons and rebate
*These will ring up with your Wellness+ discount, so up to $10 overage after coupons and rebate.  There are a few adult varieties included with the rebate, so if you don’t need kid’s vitamins you could pick up one of those.  Prices start at $19.99, so as low as free after coupons and rebate.

Luster Whitening Kit priced at $39.99
Buy 1, Get Luster Toothpaste (2.6 oz) FREE
Buy 1 Luster Whitening Kit, Get $10 SCR – limit 2
Buy 1 Luster Whitening Kit $39.99
Buy 1 Luster Toothpaste (free after weekly promo)
Use $5/1 coupon
Pay $34.99, Submit for $10 SCR
$24.99 for both Whitening Kit and Toothpaste after coupon and rebate

Abreva Cold Sore Treatment on sale $16.99
Buy 1, Get $2 SCR – limit 1
Use $3/1 coupon from 1/29 RP insert
Use $2/1 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (February)
Pay $11.99, Submit for $2 SCR
$9.99 after coupons and rebate

Almay Foundation, Bronzer, Concealer, Blush or Powder on sale B2G1
Buy 1 Foundation, Bronzer, Concealer, Blush or Powder, Get $2 SCR – limit 3
Buy 3 Almay Smart Shade Concealer $8.99
Use (2) $2/1 coupons from 1/1 SS insert
Pay $13.98, Submit for $6 in SCRs
$2.66 each after coupons and rebates

Revlon Cosmetics and Beauty Tools on sale BOGO 50% off
Spend $10, Get $4 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 1 Revlon Foundation, Get $2 SCR – limit 1
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/15 SS or 1/29 SS insert or $2/1 Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup coupon
Use $3/1 PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Makeup or $2/1 Colorstay 16 Hour Eye Shadow Quad or $2/1 ColorBurst Lip Butter Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
Use $2/1 Colorstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick or $3/1 Age Defying w/ DNA Advantage Rite Aid Video Values coupon (February)

****Deal Scenario****
Revlon Age Defying w/ DNA Advantage Foundation $14.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/15 SS or 1/29 SS insert
Use $3/1 Age Defying w/ DNA Advantage Rite Aid Video Values coupon (February)
Pay $10.99, Get $4 +UP and submit for $2 SCR
$4.99 after coupons, reward and rebate

A few things to note:

* Most Revlon foundations are around $13.99.  If you buy 2, you will get 50% off one item.  If you buy 1, your Wellness+ discount will kick in.  In the above scenario, if you have your 20% discount, you would pay just $1.99 after coupons, reward and rebate.

* I have been looking for a few weeks for the Photo Ready Airbrush Mousse makeup and can’t find it at my store.  If it is around $14.99, use the $2/1 coupon and the VV coupon from January.  Pay as low as $.99 after coupons, reward and rebate if you have your discount.

Tilex (16-32 oz) on sale $2.50 (must buy 2 for this price)
Buy 2, Get $1 SCR – limit 1
Buy 2
Use (2) $2/1 coupons (if previously printed, NLA)
Pay $1, Submit for $1 SCR
FREE after coupons and rebate
*I generally don’t list coupons that aren’t available anymore, but this one was so recent I thought some of you might still have it

Brita Classic Pitcher or Replacement Filters (3 pack) on sale $14.99
Buy 1, Get $5 SCR – limit 1
Use $4/1 Classic Pitcher coupon from 1/15 SS insert
Pay $10.99, Submit for $5 SCR
$5.99 after coupon and rebate

Gracious Living 40 or 66-qt Totes, Laundry Basket, Step Stool or Large Caddy on sale 25% off
Buy 2, Get $5 SCR – limit 3
Buy 2 Laundry Basket, Step Stool, 40-qt Tote or Large Caddy $5.99 after discount
Pay $11.99, Submit for $5 SCR
$3.49 each after rebate

{+UP REWARD DEALS}

Stayfree Maxi Pads (14-24 ct) or Carefree Pantiliners (36-60 ct or Ultra 16 ct) on sale $3
Buy 1, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 3
Use $.50/1 Carefree coupon or from 1/8 SS insert or BOGO Stayfree or $1/1 Stayfree coupon from 1/8 SS insert

****Deal Scenario****
(2) Stayfree Maxi Pads $3
Use BOGO Stayfree coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Pay $2, Get $4 in +UPs
FREE + $2 overage after coupons and rewards
*Rite Aid’s policy clearly states that you can use a BOGO coupon with a “cents off” coupon

Instead Softcup (14 ct) priced at $8.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 4 (through 3/6)
Use $2/1 coupon from 2/5 SS insert
Use $2/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
Pay $4.99, Get $1 +UP
$3.99 after coupons and reward
*These will ring up with your Wellness+ discount, so as low as $2.19 after coupons and reward

Afrin Nasal Spray (15 mL) or Coricidin Cold Relief (16-24 ct) on sale $5.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 4
Use $1/1 Afrin coupon or $1/1 Coricidin coupon
Pay $4.99, Get $1 +UP
$3.99 each after coupon and reward

Schiff Mega D3, Move Free, Glucosamine or Mega Red on sale BOGO
Buy 2, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 2 Schiff Move Free Advanced Glucosamine Chondroitin Plus MSM (90 ct) $29.99
Use $5/1 coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Pay $24.99, Get $2 +UP
$11.50 each after coupon and reward

Claritin 24 Hour (45 ct) on sale $28.99
Buy 1, Get $3 +UP Reward – limit 4
Use $6/1 coupon from 2/5 SS insert or various Claritin printables
Pay $22.99, Get $3 +UP
$19.99 each after coupon and reward

****Deal Scenario****
(4) Claritin 24 Hour (45 ct) $28.99
Use (4) $6/1 coupons from 2/5 SS insert
Pay $91.96, Get (4) $3 +UPs and $20 “Winter Rewards” +UP
$14.99 each after coupons and rewards
*I would love some feedback on this one, is this a good price for Claritin?

Revitalens (10 oz) or Blink Tears (15 mL) or Blink Contacts (10 mL) on sale $8.99
Buy 1, Get $4 +UP Reward – limit 4
Use $2/1 Revitalens coupon or from 2/5 SS insert or $1/1 coupon from 1/15 SS insert
Pay $6.99, Get $4 +UP
As low as $2.99 each after coupon and reward
*The Blink Gel Tears will be free after rebate the week of 2/26, so I would hold off on purchasing that unless you really need it

Bausch & Lomb Eye Care or all Reading Glasses
Spend $30, Get $15 +UP Reward – limit 1
Use $4/1 Alaway coupon or $5/1 Ocuvite coupon or from 1/8 SS insert or $4/1 Soothe Dry Eye coupon from 1/22 SS insert

***Deal Scenario****
(2) Bausch & Lomb Ocuvite Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (50 ct) $17.49 (based on online price)
Use (2) $5/1 coupons or from 1/8 SS insert
Use $2/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
Pay $22.98, Get $15 +UP
$3.99 each after coupons and reward

Refresh (1 oz) or Celluvisc (50 ct) on sale $14.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $1/1 Refresh coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Use $4/1 Rite Aid store coupon from weekly ad
Pay $9.99, Get $1 +UP
$8.99 after coupons and reward

Slim Fast Shakes (4 pack) or Bars (6 ct) on sale $5
Use $1.50/1 coupon here or here or $1/1 coupon from February All You magazine
As low as $3.50 each after coupon

Pampers Big Pack Diapers priced at $21.99
Buy 1, Get $5 +UP – limit 2
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 1/29 PG insert
Pay $20.49, Get $5 +UP
$15.49 each after coupon and reward or less than $.16/diaper for size 3
*These will ring up with your Wellness+ discount, so as low as $11.09 each after coupon and reward or less than $.12/diaper for size 3

Garnier Skin Care on sale BOGO 50% off
Spend $15, Get $5 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $1/1 Garnier Moisturizer coupon or $2/1 Garnier Moisturizer coupon from 1/8 RP insert or $1/1 coupon from 2/5 RP insert
Final price will vary

Oxy Clinical, Oxy Max Strength or Phisoderm on sale $4.99
Buy 1, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 4
Pay $4.99, Get $2 +UP
$2.99 each after reward

Gillette Mach3, Custom Plus3 or Sensor 3 Disposable Razor (2-4 ct) on sale $6.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $3/1 coupon from 2/5 RP insert
Pay $3.99, Get $1 +UP
$2.99 each after coupon and reward

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler Razor on sale $19.99
Buy 1, Get $5 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $3/1 coupon from 2/5 RP insert
Pay $16.99, Get $5 +UP
$11.99 each after coupon and reward

Listerine PocketPaks (72 ct) or Reach Toothbrush (Total Care 1 ct or Advanced Design 2 ct) on sale $2.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 4
Use $1/1 Reach Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
Pay $1.99, Get $1 +UP
As low as $.99 after coupon and reward

Rogaine Men’s or Women’s Hair Regrowth (3 pack) on sale $49.99
Buy 1, Get $10 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $10/1 coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Pay $39.99, Get $10 +UP
$29.99 each after coupon and reward

Dr. Scholl’s products on sale 20% off (excludes Custom Orthotics)
Spend $15, Get $5 +UP Reward – limit 1
Use $2/1 Dr. Scholl’s For Her coupon or $2/1 Massaging Gel Insoles coupon or $2/1 Freeze Away coupon
Use $2 off $9.99+ purchase Reach Rite Aid Video Values coupon (February)

****Deal Scenario****
(2) Dr. Scholl’s For Her Inserts $9.99 after discount
Use (2) $2/1 Dr. Scholl’s For Her coupon
Use $2 off $9.99+ purchase Reach Rite Aid Video Values coupon (February)
Pay $13.98, Get $5 +UP
$4.49 each after coupons and reward

Revlon Hair Dryers, Conair Mini Dryer, Straightener, Crimper or YouStyle
Buy 1, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 2
Final price will vary

Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color on sale $3
Buy 2, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 3
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 1/15 SS insert
Use $1/2 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (February)
Pay $4, Get $1 +UP
$1.50 each after coupons and reward

Maybelline Eye and Face Cosmetics on sale BOGO 50% off
Spend $10, Get $3 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use various coupons from 1/8 RP or 2/5 RP insert
Use $2/1 Eye Studio Color Plush Quad or Eye Studio Color Pearls Duo Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January)
Final price will vary

Physician’s Formula Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush or Bronzer on sale BOGO 50% off
Spend $20, Get $5 +UP Reward – limit 2
Look for Try Me Free peelies on select products
Final price will vary

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (45-50 oz) or Oxi-Clean (select varieties) on sale $4
Buy 2, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Arm & Hammer coupon from January All You magazine or $1/3 coupon
Pay $7, Get $2 +UP
As low as $2.50 each after coupon and reward or less than $.08/load

Rite Aid Home Laundry Detergent (50 oz) on sale $3.33
Buy 3, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 3
Pay $9.99, Get $2 +UP
$2.66 each after reward or just $.08/load

Duracell Batteries (AA or AAA 16-pack, C or D 8-pack or 9V 4-pack) on sale $9.99
Buy 1, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/29 PG insert
Pay $8.99, Get $2 +UP
$6.99 each after coupon and reward
*This works out to just under Costco’s price per battery, being part of the “Winter Rewards” make it a pretty good deal

GE Extra Soft White (4 pack) or Longlife Light Bulbs (2 pack) on sale $2.99
Buy 1, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 4
Pay $2.99, Get $2 +UP
$.99 each after reward

Music CDs priced at $5.99+
Buy 1, Get $3 +UP Reward – limit 4
Pay $5.99, Get $3 +UP
As low as $2.99 each after reward

Vivitar Digital Video Recorder 410 on sale $24.99
Buy 1, Get $10 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 1, Get $5 SCR – limit 1
Pay $24.99, Get $10 +UP and submit for $5 SCR
$9.99 after reward and rebate

Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix, Rich & Creamy Frosting (16 oz), Cookie Mix (17.5 oz) or Fudge Brownie Mix or Domino Sugar (2 lb) on sale $2
Buy 2, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 2
Use $.75/2 Cake Mix and Frosting coupon from 1/22 SS insert or $.75/2 Domino coupon (zip 10001)
Pay $3.25, Get $1 +UP
$1.13 each after coupon and reward

7-UP or Diet 7-UP (2 liter) on sale $1.25
Buy 4, Get $2 +UP Reward – limit 2
Buy 4
Pay $5, Get $2 +UP
$.75 each after reward

Hershey’s Pot of Gold (8.7 oz) on sale $3.99
Buy 1, Get $1 +UP Reward – limit 2
Use $1/1 coupon (scroll down the page, thanks Southern Cali Saver!)
Pay $2.99, Get $1 +UP
$1.99 each after reward

{COUPON DEALS}

Nature’s Bounty Vitamins and Supplements on sale BOGO (2/$5.29+)
Buy 2
Use $.75/1 coupon or $1/1 coupon from 1/8 SS or 1/22 RP insert or 2/5 RP insert
Use $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January)
As low as $1.65 each after coupons

Breathe Right Nasal Strips (26-30 ct) on sale $10.99
Use $2/1 coupon from 1/29 RP insert or $1.50/1 coupon
Use $2/1 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January)
$6.99 after coupons

Neosporin Essentials (select varieties) priced at $8.99+
Buy Neosporin Essentials Anti-Itch (1 oz) $8.99
Use $3/1 coupon from 1/22 SS insert
Use $2/1 Rite Aid store coupon from weekly ad
$3.99 after coupons
*These will ring up with your Wellness+ discount, so as low as $2.19 after coupons

Rite Aid Children’s Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen (4 oz) on sale $3.99

The Natural Dentist products on sale $2.99

Sensodyne Toothpaste (4-4.3 oz) on sale $4.50 (must buy 2 for this price)
Buy 2
Use (2) $1/1 coupons or from 1/1 RP insert
Use $1.50/1 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January)
$2.75 each after coupons

Tugaboos Jumbo Pack Diapers on sale $7.50 (must buy 2 for this price)

L’oreal Facial Cleansers on sale $4.39
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/1 RP or 1/29 RP insert OR $5/1 L’oreal Youth Code Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
As low as FREE after coupon
*The L’oreal Youth Code Foaming Gel Cleanser is pictured so the coupon will work

L’oreal True Match Makeup or False Fiber Mascara on sale $7.99
Use $2/1 True Match coupon from 1/29 RP insert or $3/1 False Fiber coupon from 1/22 RP insert
Use $2/1 True Match Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January or February) OR
Use $1/1 False Fiber Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
$4.99 each after coupons

L’oreal Colour Riche Nail Enamel on sale $4.99
L’oreal Colour Riche Lip on sale $5.99
Buy 1 of each product
Use $1/1 L’oreal Nail product coupon from 1/29 RP insert
Use $1/1 L’oreal Lip product coupon or from 1/29 RP insert
Use $3/2 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January or February)
$2.99 each after coupons

Carmex Lip Balm (single pack) on sale BOGO (2/$1.69)

Aveeno or Neutrogena Hair Care on sale $6.99
Use $2/1 Neutrogena coupon from 1/22 SS insert or $2/1 Aveeno coupon from 1/8 SS insert or $1/1 Aveeno coupon
Use $2/1 Rite Aid store coupon from weekly ad
As low as $2.99 after coupons

Pert Plus Shampoo (13.5 oz) on sale $2.49
Use $1/1 coupon from 2/5 SS insert
$1.49 each after coupon

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (10-13 oz) on sale $2.50
Use $1/1 coupon or from 2/5 RP insert
$1.50 each after coupon

Garnier Fructis Dandruff Shampoo (13 oz) on sale $2.99
Buy 2
Use (2) $1/1 coupon or from 2/5 RP insert
Use $1/2 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
$1.49 each after coupons

L’oreal Feria Hair Color on sale $8.99
Buy 2
Use (2) $2/1 coupons
Use $5/2 Rite Aid store coupon from weekly ad
$4.49 each after coupons

Garnier Herbashine Hair Color on sale $5.99
Buy 2
Use (2) $3/1 coupon from 1/8 RP insert
Use $1/2 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
$2.49 each after coupon

Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color on sale $5.99
Buy 2
Use (2) $2/1 coupons from 2/5 RP insert
Use $1/2 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
$3.49 each after coupons

Brawny Paper Towels (8 pack) or Quilted Northern Bath Tissue (12 pack) on sale $6.97
Use $1/1 Brawny coupon
As low as $5.97 each after coupon
*While I don’t think this is outstanding by itself, it’s decent as part of the “Buy & Save” promo

Kleenex (White 100 ct, Lotion 60-80 ct or Auto Wedge) on sale $1
Buy 3
use $.50/3 Saving Star eRebate
Use $1/3 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (February)
$.50 each after coupon and rebate

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Raisin Bran, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops or Corn Flakes (8.7-16.5 oz) or Pop-Tarts (8 ct) on sale $1.99
Use $1/2 Frosted Flakes coupon or $1/2 Froot Loops or Apple Jacks coupon or $.70/1 Raisin Bran Cinnamon Almond coupon (if included) or $1/3 coupon from 1/8 RP insert or $1/3 Pop-Tarts Saving Star eRebate
As low as $1.29 each after coupon

Emerald Nuts (10-11 oz) on sale BOGO (2/$6.99+)
Buy 2 Emerald Dry Roasted Almonds (11 oz) $6.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/29 RP insert
Use $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
$2.49 each after coupons

Simplify Bottled Water (24 pack) on sale $2.99

Arizona Tea (21 oz) on sale $.67

Trident Vitality Gum on sale $1 (must buy 2 for this price)
Buy 4
Use $1/3 coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Use $.25/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon (January)
$.69 each after coupons

Russell Stover Single Serve, Sweethearts or Ring Pops on sale $.50

Whitman or Russell Stover Boxed Chocolates (1-2 oz) on sale $1

Whitman’s Sampler (10-12 oz) on sale $4.99

Ferrero Rocher or Ferrero Collection (15 ct) on sale $4.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 12/11/11 RP insert
$3.99 each after coupon

Hershey’s Drops or Pieces (8-10.5 oz) on sale $2.99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 1/22 SS insert
Use $1/2 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January)
$1.99 each after coupon

Valentine’s Classroom Exchange with Candy on sale $2.50
Use $1/1 Wonka Fun Dip, Pixy Sticks or Nerds Card/Candy coupon
$1.50 each after coupon

Wonka Sweetarts (8-16 oz) on sale $1.99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 1/29 RP insert
$1.49 each after coupon

Valentine’s M&M’s (9.9-12.6 oz) on sale $2.50
Use $1/1 Pretzel M&M’s coupon (if included) or $1/1 coupon from February All You magazine or $1.50/2 coupon from 1/22 RP insert
As low as $1.50 each after coupon

Valentine’s Hershey Kisses (8-8.5 oz) on sale $2.50
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 1/8 SS insert
Use $1/2 Rite Aid Video Values store coupon (January or February)
$1.50 each after coupons

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Print this coupon for $5 off a $5+ purchase at Michaels. Coupon is valid February 3-4 only. I’m thinking some free crafts for the kids are in order this weekend!

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Amazon has a one-year subscription to All You magazine for just $12 right now. This is about as good as the All You deals get without dealing with cash back deals.

You will be signing up for an auto-renewal, which means after your one year is up, Amazon will charge you the full price listed at that time. You can cancel the auto-renewal at any time in your Amazon account in the year without penalty.

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I don’t know if this is a smokin’ deal or now but right now you can get Huggies Goodnights for $.7.47. Here’s how:

Huggies Goodnights Jumbo Pack $9.47
Use $2/1 coupon
$7.47 after coupon

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Sharing Spree, a Portland local daily deal site, is having a fantastic deal: Get one all day and night lift ticket to Mt. Hood Skibowl plus $15 in Sharing Spree credits for just $28. You can use the tickets any day of the week and you get to ski all day and all night (one ticket gets you both).

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Here are some great coupons that have reset for those coffee/tea drinkers.

• $2/2 Illy issimo (97236)
• $1/1 Oregon Chai (love this stuff) (97236)
• $2/1 – 12-count box of Cafe Escapes K-Cup packs (any variety) (12345)

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These deals start Sunday, February 5th.

Large Eggs (1 dozen) on sale $.99

Snickers Valentine Cream Hearts on sale $.39 with weekly ad coupon
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Mars coupon from 1/29 RP insert
FREE after coupon

Wet Synergy Lubricant (3.3 oz) on sale $10
Buy 1, Get $10 RR
Pay $10, Get $10 RR
FREE after RR

Sheets Energy Pack (10 pack) on sale $3.99
Buy 1, Get $3.99 RR
Pay $3.99, Get $3.99 RR
FREE after RR

Aquafresh Toothpaste or Kids Toothpaste on sale $.99 with weekly ad coupon
Use $1/1 coupon from 1/1 RP insert (if included) or $1/1 coupon (if included)
FREE after coupon

Cepacol (16 pack) on sale $4
Spend $20, Get $5 RR
Spend $30, Get $10
Buy 8
Use (8) $1/1 coupons from 1/8 SS insert or here
Pay $24, Get $10 RR
$1.75 each after coupon & RR

Neosporin Eczema Moisturizing Cream or Trial Pack on sale $10
Neosporin Anti Itch Cream (1 oz) on sale $8
Buy 2 Trial Packs
Spend $20, Get $5 RR
Use (2) $5/1 Trial pack coupons or $3/1 coupon from 1/22 SS insert
Pay $10, Get $5 RR
$2.50 each after coupons & RR

Garnier Fructis Hair Care on sale 3/$10
Buy 5 (or mix in other participating Garnier products)
Spend $15, Get $5 RR
Use (5) $1/1 coupons from 2/5 RP insert or here
Pay $11.66, Get $5 RR
$1.33 each after coupons & RR

Garnier Herbashine Color on sale $5.99
Buy 3 (or mix in other participating Garnier products)
Spend $15, Get $5 RR
Use (3) $3/1 coupons from 1/8 RP (not in the Oregonian, but it was in Tacoma News Tribune, there is time for ebay on this)
Pay $8.97, Get $5 RR
$1.33 each after coupons & RR

Scott bath Tissue (12 roll) on sale $7.49
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 1/15 SS insert
$6.99 each after coupon (If you can stand 1-ply, these are way more economical)

Pampers Dipaers (Jumbo Pack) on sale $9.99
Buy 1, Get $2 RR
Use $1.50/1 coupon from 1/29 P&G insert
Pay $8.49, Get $2 RR
$6.49 each after coupon & RR

Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn (3 ct) on sale $2
Buy 2
Use $.75/2 coupon from 1/22 SS insert
$1.62 each after coupon (Cheaper at Safeway through Tuesday)

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor on sale $9.99
Buy 1, Get $4 RR
Use $3/1 coupon from 2/5 RP insert
Pay $6.99, Get $4 RR
$2.99 each after coupon & RR

Bumble Bee Chicken or Tuna (2.5-5 oz) on sale $.99 with weekly-ad coupon
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon (Recyclebank 75 points)
$.49 each after coupon

Lysol Cleaners on sale $2.99
Buy 1, Get $.50 RR
Use $1/1 coupon from 2/5 SS insert
Pay $1.99, Get $.50 RR
$1.49 each after coupon & RR

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaners on sale $1.99 with weekly ad coupon
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 2/5 SS insert
$1.49 each after coupon

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It looks like we are getting up to 3 coupon inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper:

• 1 Red Plum
• 1 SmartSource
• 1 General Mills

Head to the Sunday Coupon Preview for a list of possible manufacturer’s coupons coming in this Sunday’s paper.

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The number of inserts, coupons and coupon values vary by region and by individual paper. We won’t know for sure until the early editions are released on Saturday morning.

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Jennie-O Turkey Burgers are a great deal at Safeway this week!

Jennie-O Turker Burgers (3 lb) on sale $5.99 with weekly ad coupon
Use $2/1 coupon (zip 60633)
$3.99 each after coupon ($1.33/lb!)

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Guest Post by Kerri Cunningham

Like most couponers, I began couponing in an effort to save money.  As my children would say (when they think I’m not listening), duh!  I think most of us begin couponing because we want to save or stretch our family’s resources.

A year and a half later, I’m still couponing.  To ever-so-slightly paraphrase John Mellencamp:  “Oh yeah, life goes on.  Long after the thrill of (couponing) is gone.”  While I may not get as excited about free toothpaste as I did eighteen months ago, I still actively coupon. 

Why?  Well, I need to stick to an extremely lean budget, and couponing helps me do that.  Even more importantly, I love the unexpected benefits that couponing has brought into my life.

:: Couponing Makes Me Less Wasteful

You may be wondering how couponing can make someone less wasteful. I have found that when I work hard at saving, I am far less likely to waste the products I buy.

In the past, I probably would have thrown away a half-used can of refried beans.  Now I remember the work it took to double the coupon to get those beans for $0.25 and I find a way to use them in tomorrow’s lunch. The extra oatmeal gets turned into oatmeal pancakes instead of being tossed out when I remember the extra stop I made to hit that great Quaker sale.

Couponing has lowered my price points on so many items – not just groceries – that I now often pass on purchases I once would have made. Less consumerism equals less waste.  And that’s not just a good thing for my family’s budget; it’s a good thing for the world.

:: Couponing Helps Me Practice Hospitality

Practicing hospitality has become something of a lost art in our culture, I’m afraid.  I grew up with a mom that entertained guests weekly, but until recently I ended up almost completely neglecting hospitality myself.  Honestly, before couponing there were many months I could barely make our grocery budget stretch to feed our own large family, let alone feed guests.  

Now, I have extra food in my pantry and extra money in my grocery budget.  I can invite others over to share that surplus, or I can splurge on something special for my guests with the extra savings.  Practicing hospitality has been a wonderful thing for my family and has helped us connect with many people in our neighborhood and church – and I owe that to couponing.

:: Couponing.  A hobby… with benefits.

At the end of the day, I just plain like to coupon.  It’s fun for me. A hobby. I look forward to the weekly grocery ads arriving in my mailbox like other women enjoy a good pedicure.  Weird, I know.

However, unlike my other hobbies, couponing allows me to bless others.  Whether it’s sending care packages full of Rite Aid goodies to my college-age nieces or bringing bags of groceries to an unemployed family, it happens because of couponing. A new world of generosity has opened up since I’ve started couponing. 

Raising five kids and financing two adoptions on one income means there isn’t always a lot to spare.  Couponing enables me to still give and provides a concrete way to teach my children the art of generosity.

Will I Continue Couponing? For now, yes.  That may change down the road if I go back to work or, say, come into unexpected riches.  But since neither of those seem likely in the near future, I’ll keep checking the ads and cutting the coupons.  I love the savings, but even more I love these unexpected benefits.

Leave a comment! What are some unexpected benefits you’ve experienced from couponing?

Kerri lives on beautiful Camano Island, Washington, where she stays busy raising her five kids and lamenting the fact that the nearest Albertsons is forty-five minutes away.  She blogs for fun at cunningcouponer.com.

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This Friday, 2/3, Whole Foods will have organic navel oranges for only $.79/lb. This one-day sale brings seedless, easy-to-peel California citrus to you at the best price of the season.

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Just a reminder that you have one more day to enter to win a set of Cash Envelopes from Kelleigh Ratzlaff!

Enter on this post by tomorrow at Noon Pacific (2/3).

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Here are a few deals at Walgreens. The last two aren’t this week but you’ll probably want to print the coupons before they disappear. Also, if you are an AARP member, through February 25th you can get a $5 coupon when you spend $20 and show your AARP card.

Sarna Anit Itch Lotion on sale $7.99
Use $5/1 coupons
$2.99 each after coupon

Ester-C Gummies (60-90ct) on sale BOGO (2/$6.99) (starts 2/5)
Buy 2
Use (2) $2/1 coupons
$1.99 each after coupons

Mitchum Deodorant on sale $1.99 (starts 2/12)
Use $1/1 coupons
$.99 each after coupons

Thanks, WildforWags & HappyMoneySaver!

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Now, this is a deal we can all get behind! Sharing Spree, a Portland local daily deal site, is offering a great Valentine’s Day gift that also helps feed seniors in the Portland Metro area!

For $15, you get a Valentine-A-Gram delivered to the recipient of your choice on the morning of February 14:

• two delicious Cinnabons
• orange juice from Sun Orchard Premium Juices
• an acrylic Jamba Juice tumbler
• a jar of Makara Cinnamon
• a gift certificate for a Jamba Juice
• a gift certificate for a free slice of pie from Shari’s Restaurant
• $5 Sharing Spree bucks

All of the products for the gift boxes are donated so that 100% of the money raised through the sale of Valentine-A-Grams goes to support the Meals-On-Wheels program in the Portland area (Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties). If you’re interested in donating some of your stockpile to help the Meals-On-Wheels program, go here for a list of items they are specifically looking for.

Here’s how to do the deal:

If you’re new to Sharing Spree, go here to create an account and purchase the deal.

If you already have a Sharing Spree account, go here to log in and purchase the deal.

Limit one Spree per person. You may purchase additional Sprees as gifts. As with all daily deals, please read the fine print available on the website before purchasing the deal.

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Now this is interesting. WinCo has posted some of their produce prices on their website. These prices are valid through February 4, 2012 only. Here are the best prices I see on the list:

• 1 lb. Strawberries (container) — $1.98 each
• Red Delicious Apples — $.78 lb
• Braeburn Apples — $.78 lb
• Cucumbers — $.68 each
• Asparagus — $1.98 lb
• XLG. Green Bell Peppers — $.58 each
• Red & Yellow Bell Peppers — $.68 each
• Red & Green Seedless Grapes — $1.98 lb
• 5 lb. (bag) Yellow Onions — $1.98 each
• 5 lb. Red Potatoes — $1.98 each
• Cello Cauliflower — $1.48 each
• Cantaloupes — $.88 lb

Prices may be a bit different in your local store, but it will be close. I can see how helpful this list will be in planning your WinCo shopping list!

Depending on the feedback WinCo receives, they may expand on this list and share more prices in the future. If you like this feature, head over to the WinCo Facebook page and let them know!

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Here are the best coupons of the day:

$1.50/1 Ecotrin Aspirin Therapy Product

$2/2 – 6-packs of Zevia , any flavor

$1/1 Garnier Moisturizer Product

$1.50/1 Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kit

$1/1 Sally Hansen Hand Cremes

up to $7/1 Tena Product

$1/2 Frozen All Natural Garlic & Herb Cubes

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Kelsey emailed me this picture of the Catalina announcement that she received for the frozen food catalina. Here is what she wrote in conjunction with the picture:

I was the reader who left the comment about the catalina announcement that I had received regarding the frozen foods catalina. It appears that I may have misunderstood it. I have sent you a picture so you can see as well. While it says “participating frozen products” I had assumed this meant the normal guidelines ( no meat ) and the pictures to the right of the wording were merely suggestions. I am thinking now that it might mean that you only get the catalina if you buy $15 of the products pictured. I saw that several people had gone to the store upon the post you wrote in reference to my comment and did not receive the catalina they expected and I feel awful since I believe I misinterpreted it to begin with.

Sometimes these deals can be a bit confusing. This one didn’t turn out like we had originally thought. Thank you Kelsey for clearing it up for us. Sorry to those who bought things expecting the Catalina. There is always the option to return items and explain what happened, although I know that option can be annoying and frustrating.

Make sure you check the current list of Catalina promotions before you plan your deals. See more Safeway deals here.

Most of these deals use a Safeway double coupon, which is available at Oregon & SW Washington (Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania & Klickitat Counties) Safeways only. You can double up to 4 manufacturer’s coupons per transaction, up to $.50 each. You may not double a coupon marked with “Do Not Double” or an internet printable coupon. The double coupon is found in the weekly ad at the bottom of the middle page and look’s like this:

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