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What's for dinner this weekend?

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:30:00 -0400

Here's the place to share your meal ideas for the evening, post where you bought the ingredients frugally and even share a recipe if you would like. If you need some inspiration for your own dinner tonight, this may give you some helpful ideas!

Share the deals & questions: Weekend edition

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Found a deal this weekend? Here's the place to share it! Have a question that doesn't fit into any of the other threads? Here's the place to ask it.

Printable retail coupons: Carters, The Limited, Michael's & more!

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:00 -0400

Before you head to the stores this weekend, make sure you take a look at these printable coupons including Carter's, The Limited, Michael's & more! There is also a Big Lots 10% off coupon for Armed Forces valid 5/18.

CVS deals 5/19: Coke, Colgate, Edge & more!

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:00 -0400

CVS deals this week include Coke 2 ltrs., Edge and Skintimate shave gel, M&M's, Irish Spring, Huggies and more!

Mega Swagbucks Friday, bonus sign-up & new Extravaganza Wednesday!

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:17:00 -0400

Today is the day Swagbucks awards larger than normal Swag Bucks just for using the their search engine when you search for information on the Internet. If you are not signed up for Swagbucks, you should be! It's a super easy way to earn giftcards to places like CVS, Starbucks and Amazon.com.

Friday freebie: Free samples of Pepsi & Frito-Lay at Kroger today

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400

Kroger is giving away free samples of Pepsi Next and new Doritos and Cheetos varieties today from 4 - 7 pm at their local stores.

Harris Teeter & Lowes Foods weekend specials

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:44:00 -0400

Both Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods have some weekend specials for their e-Vic and Fresh Rewards members. Check your Friday e-mails from both stores to see the deals you received and then share them here!

What's for dinner Friday?

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:30:00 -0400

Share the deals & questions 5/17

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Found a deal today? Here's the place to share it! Have a question that doesn't fit into any of the other threads? Here's the place to ask it.

Sabra hummus BOGO coupon!

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:34:19 -0400

Sabra hummus is offering a BOGO coupon on their Facebook page today only!

Free Betty Crocker Best of Spring Cookbook

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:47:20 -0400

BettyCrocker.com has just released a free downloadable cookbook called, "Best of Spring." It has some great looking recipes including a beautiful Rainbow Layer Cake!

Coupon insert preview 5/19

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400

How many coupon inserts will we have on Sunday? Three! Read on to find out which ones to expect.

Just the Basics best deals

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:53:00 -0400

Here's the weekly list of good sale prices for the basics at our various grocery and drug stores for this week including milk, meat, dairy, produce, bread, eggs and more. Please add any other great deals on basics that you find!

Reader needs help: Best prices & stores for diaper deals

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:50:27 -0400

One of our readers, Renae, is expecting twins in about 3 weeks! She has some questions about the best places to get diapers these days and the best price for diapers. It's been many years since I had to worry about diapers so please help this mom save some big bucks on a such a big expense!

What's for dinner Thursday?

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:00 -0400

Share the deals & questions 5/16

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Found a deal today? Here's the place to share it! Have a question that doesn't fit into any of the other threads? Here's the place to ask it.

Palermo's Pizza $1.50/2 printable coupon!

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:44:03 -0400

If you like Palermo's Pizza as much as we do, you'll want to print this $1.50/2 coupon quickly before it disappears!

Colgate $1.00 coupon!

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:31:12 -0400

There is a new coupon available for $1.00 off any Colgate Total, Optic White, MaxFresh, or Sensitive toothpaste!

Free sample of Food Should Taste Good corn chips!

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:36:43 -0400

If you are a LiveBetterAmerica.com website member, you can score a FREE sample of Food Should Taste Good Blue Corn chips from their website!

Free sample of Fiber One Chewy Kids bars!

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:14:39 -0400

If you are a Box Tops for Education website member, you can score a FREE Fiber One Chewy Kids granola bar!

Bird's Eye Steamfresh $1.00/2 coupon!

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:54:27 -0400

Bird's Eye just posted a new $1/2 Steamfresh veggies coupon on their Facebook page!

Cut Your Grocery Bills in Half workshop on Saturday!

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:00 -0400

There are still some seats available for the couponing workshop this Saturday in Smithfield. Whether you are a beginner or have been couponing for years, if you are not saving at least 50% off your grocery bill, these workshops will give you the tools and techniques you need to get to the next level!

Food Lion Deals 5/15: Tomatoes, apples, Viola & more!

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:16:00 -0400

Food Lion deals this week include Bird's Eye Voila dinners, apples, tomatoes on the vine, country style spare ribs, mustard, soda and more! There is also a $2 off $5 meat purchase coupon available to print! Please share any other good deals you find.

Harris Teeter deals 5/15: Cheese, Yoplait, Ore-Ida and many more deals!

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:19:49 -0400

Harris Teeter has another strong week with very good deals on shredded cheese, Yoplait yogurt, Ore-Ida frozen potatoes, Tyson chicken nuggets, Ball Park franks, Heluva Good cheese, Dr. Oetker pizza, Knorr pasta sides, Rudi's Gluten Free bread (a rare deal!), Pantene and more!

ALDI deals 5/15: Cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, chicken!

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:24:06 -0400

Aldi has some very good deals this week on cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, chicken & more! The Wednesday meat deal is boneless chicken breast for $1.69/lb! That's a stock up price!

Lowes Foods deals 5/15: Tomatoes, snap beans, Pepsi & more!

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:20:36 -0400

Lowes Foods has good deals this week on tomatoes, snap beans, Pepsi 2 ltrs., Fresh Express and more! Please share any other deals you find.

What's for dinner Wednesday?

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:00 -0400

Share the deals & questions 5/15

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:02:00 -0400

Found a deal today? Here's the place to share it! Have a question that doesn't fit into any of the other threads? Here's the place to ask it.

Tuesday Total: Grocery expenses for the last week

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:44:00 -0400

Every once in a while, I think it's good to post my grocery totals for the week so folks can see where I am shopping, what we are buying and what I am saving. Here are my totals for the week that included 5/8 - 5/14. Feel free to share your weekly totals as well!

Chatting on WRAL-FM Wednesday morning

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:40:00 -0400

I will be chatting with Lynda and the gang on the WRAL-FM 101.5 morning show on Wednesday morning. It should be on about 8:00 am. I hope you can tune in!

Winner of the Cozzolino's Pizza Groupon!

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:49 -0400

We have a winner! Congratulations to....

Upcoming coupon swaps

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:31 -0400

There are a number of blog members who swap coupons here in the Triangle and surrounding areas. This is the place to post your swap dates and locations each week! See below for details on how to host a swap and what to do if you are planning to attend a swap.

What's for dinner Tuesday?

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:30:00 -0400

Share the deals & questions 5/14

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:00 -0400

Found a deal today? Here's the place to share it! Have a question that doesn't fit into any of the other threads? Here's the place to ask it.

Cindy's couponing story!

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:02:11 -0400

Cindy's story is the tenth couponing journey we are sharing in our weekly series about how couponing works at your house. She feeds a family of 3 and saves $100 or more every week! Wow! Here is her story and how she makes couponing work in her home.

WRAL coupon class open for registration!

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:04:00 -0400

Our next couponing workshop at the WRAL-TV studios is now open for registration! We'll have door prizes, freebies and tons of money saving information! This workshop is also a Food Drive. I hope you can join us here at the studio!

New printable coupons: Ice cream cones!

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:52:16 -0400

There are a number of new printable coupons available right now including a .55/1 coupon for Joy Ice Cream Cones! You'll also find new coupons for Marzetti slaw dressing, Litehouse products, Fruttare fruit bars, Greased Lightening cleaner, Woolite carpet and upholstery cleaner and more!

Reminder: Haagen-Dazs Free Cone Day on May 14th!

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:31:00 -0400

Like ice cream? Then you'll want to head to the nearest Haagen-Dazs on May 14th for a FREE cone!

Free sample of John Frieda Luxurious Volume

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:28:46 -0400

Target.com is offering a free sample of John Frieda Luxurious Volume shampoo. Hurry before they are all gone!

Carlie C's deals 5/13: Pepsi, pork ribs, mustard & more!

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:05:00 -0400

Carlie C's has some very good Grand Opening deals for the new Raleigh location on New Bern Avenue and the Garner location! You'll find Pepsi 2 ltrs. for .79, roma tomatoes for $1.29/lb, country style pork ribs for $1.58/lb, mustard for only .33, Nestle bottled water for $1.49, canned veggies for .50 each and more! Please share any other good deals you find.