It's Been So Much Fun...

Three years ago I stumbled into the wonderful world of couponing. I was blown away by the amount of stuff that I was able to get for FREE or almost free. I found myself spending my free time calling and e-mailing all of my friends with the good deals I was finding - I couldn't stand the thought that someone would miss out on any of these deals I was finding!

I decided an easier way to tell people about the freebies and deals was to start a blog. I intended it to be simply a way for me to share deals with my loved ones and friends. I never dreamed that it would grow to what it is today.

While I have enjoyed the "wide world of blogging" and getting to interact with my readers across the country, I have always known that blogging was probably not something that I wanted to do on a long term basis. I did make a small amount of income and my family enjoyed the awesome freebies that companies would share with me to review. However, I knew that for me the blog was not something that I was willing to commit much more of my time to.

I have always been akward about "goodbyes" - so here it is:

Thank you for following my blog.

Thank you for your comments and words of encouragement.

Thank you for telling me your deals and bargains.

I hope that you have learned something about coupons from following this blog - and maybe gotten a few freebies too!

Taking a Little Break...

Wow! Is this time of the year overwhelming to anyone else?!

With graduations, parties, weddings, end of the year festivities, and more...I am going to be taking a short break from the blog over the next couple of days!

Happy Coupon Shopping!

Huggies Little Swimmers Deal at Walgreens

This is a great way to take advantage of "stacking" coupons at Walgreens to get a great deal:

Huggies Little Swimmers
$8.99
- $2.00 (Walgreens May Coupon Book)
- $2.00 (4/17 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $4.99 each after coupons!

15 More Pampers Gifts to Grow Points

Love this...enter code PFBY9Y6DPDPW7CR in your Pampers Gifts to Grow account to receive 10 more points...also, add code YIYY9Y6DPDPD6DT to add 5 more points!

FREE Subscription to Martha Stewart Living

Rewards Gold  has another limited time offer....go here and fill out a brief survey on your breakfast habits, and you can request a FREE one-year subscription to Martha Stewart Living Magazine! I have received many free magazine subscriptions from Rewards Gold...love them!

Sneak Peak at This Sunday's Paper

It looks like there will be just one insert this Sunday...a SmartSource! Make sure to check the paper before you buy, and pick a different city's paper if you need to...the amount of inserts and even the value of the $-off coupons will vary by paper!


Go here to see a complete list of the coupons that will be in this Sunday's paper.

Walgreens Deal for Next Week...

This could make for a very nice deal at Walgreens next week (starting Sunday)! The Clean & Clear Body Wash is on sale for "Buy One, Get One FREE" and there was a coupon from a past insert for "Buy One, Get One FREE." Should be free for two after coupon and sale...

Clean & Clear Body Wash
$5.99 (On Sale for Buy One, Get One FREE)
- $5.99 (Buy One, Get One FREE coupon from 3/27 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= Two for FREE after coupon and sale!

Mom's Night Out at Bay Park Square Mall - Thursday, May 5

The Bay Park Square Mall in Green Bay is celebrating National Mom's Night Out on Thursday, May 5 from 4:00-6:00pm.

The first 250 moms to visit Simon Guest Services during this time will receive a goodie bag with samples and special offers from the mall stores.

Photo Coterie: $40 Credit Deal Has Been Extended!

This deal that was only supposed to be good yesterday has been extended through the weekend!!!!

I just got a great deal on these photo calendars for Father's Day presents. They also have beautiful photo books, personalized growth charts and more...so cute!


Today only, you can go to this awesome site called Paper Coterie and get $40.00 off of your purchase with promo code OPENHOUSE. On my $40.00 order I only had to pay $12.95 shipping...just $6.50 for each Father's Day present!

They have photo books, photo calendars and more...I just found the most expensive thing that I could get two of...these cute little desk calendars. You can put a different picture on each month. Love it!:)

* I procrastinated on the Mother's Day present deals, and our moms aren't going to be getting their presents on time this year - I was determined to find an early deal for Father's Day!

Walgreens Photo Deals...

Another photo FREEBIE from Walgreens...love them!

Order a FREE 8x10 photo collage with promo code FREECOLLAGE now through May 7! Choose "in-store pick-up" to avoid shipping charges! Some creative uses for all of these FREE photo collages that we have been getting is to: 1) Upload various words from a favorite Scripture, family members names, etc. and have a wall collage of words. OR 2) Choose "one photo" and the thinnest border, and you can still use it in a 8x10 frame!

Also, Walgreens is offering 50% off their photo posters with promo code MOMPOSTER.

Great Printables Available!

There are some more new printable coupons that you might want to check-out:

- $1.00 Off Any Nestle Drumstick, 8 count pack

- $ .50 Off Driscoll's Berries - sometimes Walmart carries this brand's strawberries.

New Coupons.com Coupons:
- $ .55 Off Bagel-fuls
- $ .55 Off International Delight Coffee Creamer
- $1.00 Off Snapple Tea or Juice Drink, 6 pack
- $ .60 Off 3 Old El Paso Products
- $ .75 Off Nature's Own Thin Sliced Bagels

Freebie from Duncan Hines!

Duncan Hines just announced on their Facebook page that they will be giving away a special freebie soon to all those who are a member of their Bakers Club. You can sign-up here for free.

Build-A-Bear: $10 Off a $30 Purchase

Build-A-Bear has a new printable coupon available on their Facebook page for $10.00 Off a $30.00 Purchase. This coupon is only valid May 6-8.

Wow! Great Deal - Just Bought My Father's Day Presents!

This deal is only good through today...but I just got a great deal on these photo calendars for Father's Day presents.

Today only, you can go to this awesome site called Paper Coterie and get $40.00 off of your purchase with promo code OPENHOUSE. On my $40.00 order I only had to pay $12.95 shipping...just $6.50 for each Father's Day present!

They have photo books, photo calendars and more...I just found the most expensive thing that I could get two of...these cute little desk calendars. You can put a different picture on each month. Love it!:)

* I procrastinated on the Mother's Day present deals, and our moms aren't going to be getting their presents on time this year - I was determined to find an early deal for Father's Day!

Local Groupon Deal for Picture People!

There is a great local Groupon deal (listed under Appleton) for the Green Bay or Appleton Picture People locations:

For $16.00, Get Eight Color Portrait Sheets and a Photo Session at Picture People ($144 value)

$ .75 Off Lofthouse Cookies

Have you ever tried these cookies?! OMW, they are AWESOME!

I have never seen a coupon for these before, but right now on Coupons.com you can print one for $ .75 Off Any Lofthouse Cookies. You can find them in most grocery stores bakery sections.

* This coupon may not be available at all zip codes...it is available at 83709...just so you know, you are not looking for a package of cookies. It is the Lofthouse logo.
* A little birdie told me that if you send them an e-mail on their website, they will send you a coupon for a FREE package!

A Few More Walgreens Deals

Walgreens has their Dove Chocolates on sale for 33% off this week...

Dove Chocolates, 9.5 oz.
$3.20 - Buy two!
- $1.00 (5/1 RedPlum Coupon Insert) - Use two!
- $1.00/2 (Walgreens May Coupon Booklet)
= $1.70 each when you buy two!
 
Also, Walgreens has the Excedrin PM on sale for just $2.99 this week...
 
Excedrin PM, 24 count
$2.99
- $2.50 (12/5 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
= $ .49 each after coupon!

Murphy USA: FREE 20 oz. Dr. Pepper

I have told you before about all of the great FREE coupons you can get when you sign up with Murphy USA's E-Offers.

Now, if you "like" them on Facebook and go to the "Fuel Murphy Up" tab, you can request a FREE 20 oz. Dr. Pepper or Sweet Leaf Tea...plus, they will e-mail you a coupon for up to $2.00 off a $10.00 fill-up of gas! We fill our cars up at the Murphy USA gas station in front of the Iron Mountain, MI Walmart all the time - this is perfect!

Pampers Gifts to Grow: 5 More Points

Add 5 more points to your Pampers Gifts to Grow account today with code LoveFromPattie5.

Walgreens Deals This Week

These are my favorite deals for this week at Walgreens:

Cottonelle Toilet Paper, 12 rolls
Buy 2 - Receive $3.00 Register Rewards
Buy 3 - Receive $4.00 Register Rewards
$5.00 each - Buy two!
- $ .50 (Printable Coupon Here) - Use two!
OR
- $ .50 (Printable Coupon Here) - Use two!
- $1.00 (Walgreens May Coupon Book) - Will take off for both packs
- $3.00 (Register Rewards)
= $2.00 each when you buy two after coupons and Register Rewards!

Lysol Spray Disinfectant, 12.5 oz.
$3.49
- $1.00 (Printable Coupon Here)
- $1.00 (Register Rewards)
= $1.49 each after coupon and Register Rewards!

Renpure Organics Hair Care, 13.5 oz.
$5.99
- $4.00 (Register Rewards)
= $1.99 each after Register Rewards!

Noxzema Disposable Razors, 4 pack
$3.99
- $2.00 (5/1 RedPlum Coupon Insert)
- $3.00 (Register Rewards)
= FREE + "you earn" $1.01 after coupon and Register Rewards!

Bic Soleil, Flex 3, Flex 4 or Comfort 3, 3 – 6 pk or Hybrid Advance System
$5.99

- $2.00 (3/27 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
OR
- $3.00 (4/10 SmartSource Coupon Insert)
- $2.00 (Register Rewards)
= As low as $ .99 after coupon and Register Rewards!

U by Kotex Tampons, Liners or Pads
$3.50
- $1.00 (Printable Coupon Here) - Use two!
OR
- $1.00 (4/17 SmartSource Coupon Insert) - Use two!
- $2.00 (Register Rewards when you buy two)
= As low as $1.50 each after coupons and Register Rewards!

W Baby Wipes, 216-234 pack
$4.99
- $ .50 (Walgreens Brand Coupon Book - found near register)
= $4.49 each after coupon!

W Premium Jumbo Pack Diapers
$5.99
- $2.00 (Walgreens Infant Care Booklet)
OR
- $1.00 (Walgreens Brand Coupon Book - found near register)
= As low as $2.99 a pack after coupon!

W Premium Jumbo Pack Training Pants
$6.99
- $1.00 (Walgreens Brand Coupon Book - found near register)
= $5.99 after coupon!

Right Guard Total Defense 5
$2.99
- Buy One, Get One FREE (5/1 Red Plum Coupon Insert)
- $2.00 (Register Rewards)
= $ .50 each when you buy two after coupon and Register Rewards!

Kellogg's Raisin Bran
$1.99
- $ .70 (Printable Coupon Here)
= $1.29 each after coupon!

Blue Diamond Almonds, 6 oz.
$3.59 - On Sale for Buy One, Get One FREE
- $ .50 (Printable Coupon Here) - Use two!
= $1.30 each when you buy two after coupons!

Tuf Paper Towels, 8 rolls
$3.99 - With In-Ad Coupon