What's a good deal?

So if you have been following along, you know the basic gist of couponing including where to find coupons and how to use them. A common question newbies ask me is “What’s a good price for…” The answer pretty much depends on how important the product is to you (corny, I know) and how much your food budget is. Another determining factor is where you live as prices will be vary by region. What I can tell you is the price that I *try* to pay. Don’t get me wrong, there are times when I am running to Seven Eleven to buy Nyquil at 1am, but as a general rule, these are the prices I look out for:

Household/Toiletries/Personal Care Items

I usually find these items at Target, Walgreens, RiteAid

TOOTHPASTE:  FREE

KIDDIE TOOTPASTE: FREE -$1

ADULT TOOTHBRUSHES: FREE -$.75

MOUTHWASH: FREE-$1

FLOSS: FREE

BODY WASH: FREE-$1

DEODERANT: FREE

SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER: FREE- $2
(This is for cheaper brands like Herbal Essence, John Frieda, Pantene, etc)

RAZORS FREE - $1

LAUNDRY SOAP: $1.99/32 loads

BODY LOTION: Free- $1.50
FACE WASH: Free- $1.50
DISH SOAP: Free-$.75

Grocery Items

(There are sooo many, so I will just highlight a few I get for super cheap)

SHREDDED CHEESE: free-$1/lb

PASTA: free-$.25

PASTA SAUCE: $.25-$1

CRACKERS: $.50 or less

CEREAL: $.50 per box or less

OATMEAL: $.50 for instant oats

PEANUT BUTTER: $.50-$1.00

FROZEN PIZZA: $2.50 or less for a large pizza

CANNED VEGGIES: $.50 or less

COOKIES/BROWNIE/CAKE MIX: $.50 or less

GRANOLA BARS: $.50 or less

CHIPS $1 or less

PASTA $.50 or less

RICE/POTATO PACKS $.50 or less

SALAD DRESSING $.50 or less

CONDIMENTS: $.50 or less

FRUIT SNACKS: $.50 or less

Of course you can get other items with coupons, but these are some good deals that can bring down your budget and/or save more money for something else. Is this helpful? Do you have any questions??

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One thing that drives me crazy is when I am out and about and I have to pay 1.69 for a 20 oz Diet Coke when I just saved $50 using coupons. I am going to carry a couple of these in my wallet for emergencies.

Get $1/2 20oz. Coca Cola or Dasani products by clicking HERE.

Thanks Rose Knows Coupons for the heads up!

MUST HAVE: All You Magazine $9.79/year

If you are thinking about getting serious about couponing, this magazine is a MUST HAVE! It comes monthly with high value coupons for a ton of great (or free even) deals. I just got mine through Ebates. It takes a couple of steps, but well worth it!!! First, go to the link : EBATES for two bad monkey friends

Create an account (takes 10 seconds)

Type in Magazines.com in the search field

Click on the "Shop Now" orange button next to Magazines.com Save 51%

You will be sent over to the magazines.com site. Choose ALL YOU for 19.97

You will initially have 19.97 out of pocket but you will get a check from ebates for 10.17

Sound like a lot of work for a magazine??? Ebates has EVERYTHING and I have heard nothing but amazing things about it. PLUS, you get $5 added to your account just for signing up!

Less than $5..FOR REALS!

Went to Target on my lunch today and scored this coupon haul. You are probably asking yourself the following questions:

Q: Why in the world would you buy PepsiOne?

A: Yes, I am a die hard Coke fan, but with this kind of screamin deal, how could I pass it up?

Q: What is that bottle of red stuff?
A: mmmm, glad you asked, it is Frank's Red Hot Sauce, yum yum! You can put it on ANYTHING!

Q: Why would you buy two People Magazines?
A: I'ts fun to share when it is FREE and who doesn't love People Magazine

Q: Wait a minute, you are on a low carb diet, are those Skittles sugar free or something?

A: Of course not, but Easter is coming and the Easter Bunny is all about FREE CANDY!

Q: Do you have a body odor problem, why would you need 5 deoderants? A: Well, at .24/each this will restock my pantry and it is a GREAT item to donate!

And the million dollar question... Q: HOW DID YOU GET ALL THAT FOR $4.51?
A. It's simple really:
4 Skittle Blenders Single-serve bag .69 =2.76
Less $1/2 printable TARGET internet coupon x 2 = (2.00)
Less $.50/2 printable MANUFACTURE coupon X 2 = (1.00)
= FREE

1 Franks Hot Sauce 2.44
FREE coupon from 3/13 SmartSource insert

5 Suave Deoderant 1.4 oz. .99 =4.95
Less .75 coupon from 3/20 Red Blum Insert x 5 = (3.75)
Final Price 1.20 or .24 each

2 Reach Dental Floss .97 = 1.94
Less $1/1 printable MANUFACTURE coupon x 2 = (2.00)
= FREE

Target is running a promo if you buy 1 People Magazine & 1 Pepsi Skinny pack you get an instant $3 off so...

Buy 2 People Magazines 4.49 =8.98
Buy 4 Pepsi Skinny Packs 1.99 =7.96
Get $6 off instantly at checkout = (6.00)
Use $2/1 printable People Magazine MANUFACTURE coupon x 2 (4.00)
Use BOGO Pepsi Coupons x 2 = (3.98)

Final Price: 2.96 plus .60 deposit = 3.56

GRAND total for all of these steals: 4.76

You can find many more Target deals at http://www.thrifyandthriving.com/ Cheers!