MORE Fabulous Victoria's Secret Freebies!!!

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTT???  The freebies from Vic's Secret just keep getting better!  Here are two of the latest:

• Get 2 FREE pairs of undies with any purchase when you become a fan of Victoria's Secret on Facebook.  Head to this post at mommysnacks.net for more specific instructions.  (NOTE: This coupon will only work TOMORROW, September 1.)
• Get a FREE body scrub with any purchase.  (No expiration date!?)
• Get a FREE BeautyRush lip gloss with any purchase.  (No expiration date?!)

Enjoy!

50% off at Michael's!

If you go here and sign up for Michael's e-newsletters, you'll receive a printable 50% off coupon via email in just a few hours!  YAY!

Sweet Deal: SAFEWAY!

Okay, you lucky Northwesterners: Safeway is running a promo eerily similar to Kroger's MegaDeal event, only this one's "Buy 5 participating items, get $5.00 back"!!  Check out Krazy Coupon Lady's awesome coupon matchups to plan your shopping trip.  There are definitely some potentially FREE items to be had, so don't miss this one!  Head to Safeway's website (click on the logo in my sidebar) to view the weekly ad.

P.S. Fancy some free bacon while you're shopping at Safeway? 

Smithfield Bacon: $3.00
Use $3.00/1 printable coupon (sign up at the top of the screen; you'll be able to print the coupon twice)
Final Price: FREE

Sweet Deal: Kroger! (plus coupon matchups!!)

Since Kroger's MegaDeal event (buy 10 participating items, get $5 back) continues through Wednesday, Sep. 2, I thought I'd write a post specifically detailing how I got that awesome deal last week--and showing you how YOU can get one too!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Each item's first listed price takes into account the fact that you will have bought 10 participating items, and that you've received $5 back.  So DON'T take another $0.50 off when figuring out your math; I've already factored the promotional savings in.

IMPORTANT NOTE #2: To get the listed ecoupons, check out Shortcuts.com AND Cellfire.com.
IMPORTANT NOTE #3: Most of these coupons can be found on coupons.com (and most of the links lead there); however, if you want extra coupons, head to Smartsource.com to see if any are available!

Honey Nut Cheerios: $1.49
Use $0.55/1 printable coupon
Use $0.55/1 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.39

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels: $1.49
Use $0.55/2 printable coupon
Use $0.55/2 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.94 WYB2 [When You Buy Two]

Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits: $0.99
Use $1.00/2 printable coupon
Use $1.00/2 ecoupon
Final Price: FREE WYB2

Hamburger (or Tuna) Helper: $0.89
Use $0.75/3 printable coupon
Use $0.75/3 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.36 WYB3

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix: $1.49
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon
Use $0.75/2 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.75 WYB2

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $1.49
Use $0.40/1 printable coupon (remember, this will double to $0.80/1 at Kroger!)
Use $0.40/1 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.29

Nature Valley Granola Bars: $1.99
Use $0.40/1 printable coupon (remember, this will double to $0.80/1 at Kroger!)
Use $0.40/1 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.79

Betty Crocker "Warm Delights": ???
Use $0.50/1 printable coupon (remember, this will double to $1.00/1 at Kroger!)
Use $0.50/1 ecoupon
Final Price: FREE

Cascadian Farms Organic Cereal or Granola: $2.49
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Final Price: $1.49

Chex Mix Bars: ???
Use $0.60/1 printable coupon
Use $0.60/1 ecoupon
Final Price: ???

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters: $1.99 (BH note: These are SO GOOOOD)
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Use $1.00/1 ecoupon
Final Price: FREE

Old El Paso Refried Beans, Taco Shells, or Tortillas: $0.99
Use $0.60/2 printable coupon Unfortunately, this coupon has disappeared.  :(  But $0.69 WYB2 is nothing to sneeze at!
Use $0.60/2 ecoupon
Final Price: $0.39 $0.69 WYB2

SoBe Lifewater: $0.49
Use B1G1 printable coupon
Final Price: $0.25 WYB2 or FREE (depending on how the cashier scans the coupon)

Here's a possible deal scenario:


THREE Hamburger Helpers: $1.08
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters: FREE
TWO Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits: FREE
Honey Nut Cheerios: $0.39
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $0.29
TWO Sobe Lifewaters: $0.49 or FREE


Total: 10 participating items for $2.25

Okay.  Those are just some of my favorite matchups involving some of the participating items.  To check out Kroger's weekly ad, go here and click on "weekly ads" at the top of the page.  However, be warned: this week's ad does NOT list all of the participating items in the MegaDeal event; once you get to the store, keep an eye out for the distinctive yellow tags marking all eligible items.  The items I've listed here are still eligible, to the best of my knowledge; however, as always, do your own research and don't blindly trust my calculations (I am a singer, after all...I can only count to 4, and sometimes 6)!

Have fun!

Where to Find Coupons: Restaurant Websites!

So here's the fourth installment in my "Where to Find Coupons" series, and it deals with one of my favorite things: FOOOOOD.
Did you know that by signing up online for your favorite restaurants' loyalty/membership/VIP programs, you can get free meals right and left??  Well??  Did you? 
...You didn't?
Okay, here's what to do:

1. Go to a restaurant's website.
2. Look around to see if they have some sort of membership club or loyalty program or something.
3. If they do, sign up for it. (NOTE: This would be a good time to use that nifty extra email address you created when you began your journey to become a coupon goddess (or god.  Sorry guys.)  Don't know what I'm talking about?  Check out this post.)
4. Check your email.
5. Print out your coupon(s).
6. Go eat free food.

Seriously.  It's just that easy.

I've only signed up with a few restaurants so far, but I've already gotten some AWESOME deals (free Coldstone on your birthday, anyone?).  If you want to try this yourself (and really, why wouldn't you?) start with the places below--I've linked directly to the sign-up page for each club/newsletter/whatever--and then Google YOUR restaurant's website to see if they have a similar program! 

Coldstone Creamery
Cheeseburger In Paradise
Old Country Buffet
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Red Robin
Starbuck's (see this post)
T.G.I.Friday's

And here are a few fast food joints (because, you know, I'm a college student):
Arby's
Burgerville (Enjoy, Northwesterners... *sob*)
Wendy's

Daily Checks

I have a folder in my internet "Favorites" list named "Daily Checks".  In it, I stick websites/blogs worthy of being checked every day, due to their general awesomeness.  The blog at the TOP of that list is The Freebie Blogger.  These fabulous people post dozens of current freebie offers every day.  You owe it to yourself to give this blog a quick scan every morning or evening.  Thanks to TFB, I've received makeup freebies, candy freebies, paper/stationery freebies, food freebies, clothing freebies, etc.  Too much fun!!  You should totally check it out.

Bath & Body Works Lip Gloss Freebie!

I looooove this coupon:

Free lip item with any purchase at Bath & Body Works (exp. 8/30/09)

It expires this Sunday, though, so hurry!!
(Remember to look for nail files/tiny lotions/etc. to use as your required purchase with offers like this!)