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Coupon Match 4/28

What an outstanding week for coupon matches! There are lots to pick from at County Market. I'm also listed a few links at the bottom that have many printable coupons at one site.

DAIRY

Daisy Sour Cream All 8oz 10/ $10 Use Newspaper coupons to save $.50 on 1

Dannon Yogurt Sel 6oz 10/$ 6 Use Newspaper coupons to save $1 on 10

Yoplait Delights/Trix Yogurt All 4-6pk 2.19 Save $.75 on 2 from Pillsbury

Yoplait Greek Sel 6oz 10/ $10 Save $.55 on 1 from Yoplait

FROZEN

Totinos Pizza Rolls Sel 15ct/7.5oz 10/ $10 Catalina Match UP Use Newspaper coupon to save $.35 on 1

Tombstone 12"OrigThin,1/2&1/2 ,MexTac ,Garlic Bread Select 13.1-29.5 3/$11 Use Tearpad coupons to save $3 on 2 from Tombstone

Michelina Authentico/Budget Gourmet All 8-9oz 10/$10 Save $1 on 5 from Michelina

Tonys Crisp Crust Micro Pouches Larry Stuffed Potato sel 6.5-10.42 10/ $10 Use Newspaper coupon to save $1 on 2 from Tony's

Green Giant Steamers Sel 12oz 10/ $10 Save $.50 on 1 from Green Giant

Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Cups All 3.6oz 10/ $10 Excellent Price

Edys Dibs or EskimoPie or Drumsticks or Push Up 4-60ct 2/$ 7 Save $1 on 1 from Dibs

Haagen Das or Edys Slow Churn Cup 2-12oz 10/ $10 Save $1 on 1 with All You Magazine Coupon

GM/HBC

Degree or Dove Deodorant sel 2.6-3oz 2.39 Save $1.25 on 1 Save $3 on 2

Colgate Toothpaste sel 4.6 2/$3 Save $.75 on 1 from Colgate

Energizer Batteries sel 1-4ct 2/$5 Use Newspaper coupons to save $.75 on 1

GROCERY
Duncan Hines Family Style Brownie 19.27-19.95oz 10/ $10 Use Newspaper coupon to save $1 on 3 from Duncan Hines


Hamb /Chicken/Tuna Helpers 4.5-8.9oz 10/ $10 Save $.75 on 3 from Betty Crocker

Hunts Spaghetti Sauce 26oz 10/ $10 Excellent Price

Knorr/Lipton Rice/Noodles Sides 1ct 10/ $10 Save $1 on 3 from Making Life Better

Lawrys Marinade Sel 12 oz 10/ $10 Catalina Match UP (See Catalina's page)

Mt. Olive Peppers All 12oz 10/ $10 Use Hangtag coupons to save $1 on 1

Old El Paso Pouch Seasoned Beans,Rice,Seasonings, Shells Sel 4.5-16oz 10/ $10 Catalina Match up (See Catalina Page)

Old Orchard Variety Juice Blends 64oz 10/ $10 Save $1 on 4 from Old Orchard

Ajax Dish Liquid Sel 16oz 10/ $10 Use Newspaper coupon to save $1 on 2

Angel Soft Bath Tissue Sel 12-24rl 5.99 Save $1 on 2 from Angel Soft

Betty Crocker Mashed Pot Pouch Sel 3.3oz $0.88 Use Coupons from pouches to save $.20 on 1

Big G Cereals Sel Varieties & Sizes 10.7-12.8z 2/ 5 Save $1 on 2 from General Mills

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta/Microwave Bowls Sel 7.5-15oz 10/ $10 Save $1.50 on 4 from Con Agra

Chicken of the Sea Chunk LightTuna /Sardines Sel 3.75-5oz 4/$3 Save $1 on 3 when joining Club

Chicken of Sea White Tuna or Salmon 2.5-5oz 10/$10 Save $1 on 3 when Joining Club

Crunch n Munch Buttery Toffee Popcorn Sel 4oz 10/ $10 Save $1 on 2 from All You Magazine/Con Agra

Gerber 2nd Foods/Grds Pasta & Pick Ups/Lil Meals -sel 6-7oz 10/$10 Sign up for Home Mailer coupons

Hunts Diced Tomatoes Sel 14-14.5oz 10/ $10 Use Newspaper coupon to save $1 on 4

Kelloggs Cereals Sel Varieties & Sizes 12-20oz 2/$5 Use Smarsource Blikie's to save $.70 on 1

Luzianne Sweet Tea Sel 16oz 10/$10 Use Peelie Coupons to save $.70 on 1 (yellow)

New York Texas Toast Croutons Sel 5oz 10/$10 Use Newspaper Coupons to save $1 on 2

Open Pit Trad Original BBQ Sauce 18oz 10/ $10

Scotties Facial Tissues Sel 75-132ea 10/ $10

Snack Pack Pudding Sel 4pk 10/ $10 Save $1.50 on 4 from Con Agra

Sparkle Paper Towels sel 6-8rl 5.99 Look for Hangtags to save $.50 on 1

Xtra Liq/Nice N Fluffy/Fresh & Soft Sheets Sel 52-80z-100ct 2/ 5 Excellent Price

Little DebbieSnacks sel 10.6-16.2 10/ $10 Excellent Price

Oreo Cookies -sel 9.6-20 oz 2/$5 Save $1 on 2 Facebook offer

Gatorade Sel 32oz 10/$10 Look for Peelie Coupons to save $1 on 3

Hunts Ketchup Sel 24oz 10/$10 Excellent Price

Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit Rice/Pasta Sel 2.4-3.1oz 10/ $10 Save $1 on 2 from Betty Crocker

McCormick Mexican seasonings mixes Sel .7-1.62oz 3/ 2 Get FREE with Peelie coupons, and combined Catalina Match up

O.E.P. Salsa Sel (ADDED)--AND Taco Sauce 16oz 2/ 4 Catalina Match Up

OEP Taco Dinner Kits Sel 8.4-19.2oz 2/ 5 Catalina Match Up

Propel Sel 710ml 5/$4 Use Tear Pad Coupons to save $.50 on 1

Shake & Pour Buttermilk Pancake Mix 5.1oz 10/$10 Save $.50 from Betty Crocker

Whisker Lickins Cat Treats Sel 2.1-3oz 10/ $10 Use Newspaper coupons to save $1 on 2

BRANDED MEAT
Armour Meatballs -sel 14-16oz 2/ $5 Use Newspaper Coupon to save $.55 on 1

Bar S Reg & Bun Length Hot Dogs 16oz 10/ $10 Save $.25 on 1 from BarS

Eckrich Smoked Sausage & Grillers -sel 14-16oz 2/$ 5 Save $1 on 2 with Tearpad coupons

Fresh Meat
FP = 10 pack Boneless Pork Chops Ea 10/$10 Excellent Price

Poultry, VP Split Chicken Breast Wgt 10/$10 Excellent Price

Beef, RL 8oz New York Strip Steak Ea $4.00 Excellent Price

Pork, Hot Italian Sausage Wgt $1.89 Excellent Price

Pork, Mild Italian Sausage Wgt $1.89 Excellent Price


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Catalina's 4/27

A Catalina Reward is a coupon or cash value certificate that will print if you purchase a pre determined number of items from a manufacturer. This week there are some great savings for you to pre-plan your shopping. Offers valid between dates listed. You MAY use newspaper or printable coupons to save additional money. Also check my weekly Print N Save list on Saturdays.

Kellogg 5/1/10 5/14/10
Buy 3 Kellogg Cereals Get $2.00 off your next trip
Buy 4 Kellogg Cereals Get $3.00
Buy 5+ Kellogg Cereals Get $4.00


Lawrys Marinades 4/23/10 5/16/10
Buy 2 Marinades Get $1.00 on your next purchse
Buy 3 Marinades Get $2.00 on your next purchse
Buy 4+ Marinades Get $4.00 on your next purchse


South Beach Bars 4/23/10 5/16/10
Buy 2 South Beach Bars Get $1.50 on your next purchse
Buy 3 South Beach Bars Get $3.00 on your next purchse
Buy 4+ South Beach Bars Get $4.00 on your next purchse

Post cereal NEW OFFER 4/23/10 5/16/10
Buy 4 Post Cereals Get $3.00 off your next trip
Buy 5+ Post Cereals Get $4.00


Glade 4/23/10 5/16/10
Buy 2 Relaxing Moments Get $1.00 off your next trip
Buy 3 Relaxing Moments Get $2.00
Buy 4+ Relaxing Moments Get $3.00

Maybelline 4/26/10 5/20/10
Spend $10+ in Maybelline Get $3 off your next trip

California Pizza Kitchen 4/19/10 5/16/10
Buy 2 CPK Get $1.00 off your next trip
Buy 3 Get $2.00
Buy 4+ Get $3.00


Kraft MCP, Certo, Jello 4/19/10 6/13/10
Buy 2 Fruit Pectin Get $1.00 off your next trip
Buy 3 Get $2.00
Buy 4+ Get $3.00


Velveeta Shells Cheese 4/19/10 5/16/10
Buy 3 Velveeta Shells Cheese Get $2.00 off your next trip
Buy 4 Velveeta Shells Cheese Get $3.00
Buy 5+ Velveeta Shells Cheese Get $4.00




Old El Paso 4/19/10 5/16/10 Use Peelie Coupons for Free Seasoning
Buy 3-5 Old El Paso Get $1.00 off your next trip
Buy 6+ Old El PasoGet $3.00

Totino's 4/19/10 5/16/10
Buy 2 Totinos Get $2.00 off your next trip
Buy 3 Totinos Get $3.50
Buy 4+ Totinos Get $5.00

Totino's 4/5/10 5/16/10
Buy 4-5 Totino Pizza Rolls Get $1.00 off your next trip
Buy 6-7 Totino Pizza Rolls Get $2.00
Buy 8+ Totino Pizza Rolls Get $3.00

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6 Steps to Better Coupon Redemption

We're at the end of April. That means it's time to regroup, rethink, and get ready for our May savings. There are 6 things you need to do sometime this week to ensure Maximum savings for next month.

1. Clean. Don't wait until April 30th to clean out your coupon wallet. Why discover a fantastic coupon AFTER it's expired? I've save up to $20 by reviewing my coupons before the end of the month. This week, I found a $2 on 1 Crystal Light, and I'm out and planning to buy it anyway. I have coupons on sugar, cereal, and whipped topping that I have found, and happen to be buying anyway.

2. Sign up for a few trader boards. I use CouponTrader in yahoo groups. It's free. Its just a trade board. People post the coupons they have left over from their newspaper buys for trade. If you want them, you pay shipping, that's it. Most want Paypal so it's quick.

3. Make your May wish list. Mine includes travel snacks for the last week of May. We have field trips, weekend baseball, and of course a holiday weekend. I'm going to need tons of quick easy and healthy snack foods for the kids. I'll also need Ziploc bags to tote them all in, and napkins too. It helps to know what you need before you start the month.

4. Get your desktop in order. Put a new ink cartridge in your printer. You don't want to be out of ink next week when all the new coupons are ready to print. I buy all my cartridges online to save money on ink. I try not to spend more than $8 per, and they last me a couple months each. Place your recycled paper near the printer so you can pop it into the tray to print coupons. Remember to set your default to fast print, and energy saver mode. Printables

5. Check your inventory. Did you know that I was running low on flour? I am. Just noticed it today when I did a quick scan of the pantry. I keep my notepad with me then take it down the computer when I'm finished. After all, there may not be a sale for flour, but there may be a coupon online if I just know what I'm looking for online.

6. Get some rebate forms. I always use Clairwood. They have the largest inventory of rebate forms online. Plus, I like Lynn, she ships within a day, so I always have my forms fast. She had over 100 forms at anytime. Plus, she's reasonable about her handling fees. This week, I want a Steak rebate, a seafood rebate, and something for hamburger and buns. All I have to do now is shop for it. You can trade for forms in the forums, or you can bid on them in eBay. But I've never gotten the service like I do from a full time forms provider.

These 6 things will make your May easier and will give you more savings.

Keep Saving,

LeAnn

Sunday Insert Preview

There are 2 coupon inserts scheduled in the paper this coming Sunday. Here's the preview: Listed is the coupon amount, and expiration.

SmartSource (4/25)
Air Wick Aqua Mist $1 (6/6/10)
Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion Starter Kit $4 (6/6/10)
Air Wick Scented Oil i-Motion Starter Kit $4 (6/6/10)
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill Pack (any 1) OR any (2) single refills $1
(6/6/10)
Archway Brand Cookie Variety $1 (5/31/10)
Aveeno Ageless Vitality $5 (5/31/10)
Aveeno $1 (5/31/10)
Aveeno Ageless Vitality : Purchase any Aveeno Ageless Vitality product by 5/31/10 and receive a $10.00 MIR. Buy between 4/28 and 5/21/10. Need Original Form, Original Dated Store-Identified Receipt and the UPC from package. Limit 1 per household/address and envelope. Postmark by 6/15/10.
Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages product no trial .50 (6/30/10)
Benefiber Orange product $1 (5/22/10)
Benefiber $1 (5/22/10)
Bufferin 130ct $4 (6/20/10)
Capri Sun Sunrise $1 (5/23/10)
Carefree $1 (6/30/10)
Carvel Celebration Ice Cream Sheet Cake, 80 or 106fl.oz $4 (6/15/10)
Carvel Ice Cream Cake 48fl.oz+ $2 (6/15/10)
Celsius 4-pack $3 (7/31/10)
Colgate 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush $1 (5/15/10)
Colgate Adult or Children's Toothbrush, excludes Colgate Plus or Extra Clean
.35 (5/15/10)
Colgate Kids Toothbrush .50 (5/15/10)
Colgate Kids Toothpaste .50 (5/15/10)
Colgate Total, Max White, Max Fresh or Sensitive Toothpaste, 4oz+ .35
(5/15/10)
Cortaid no trial $1 (6/30/10)
Desitin no trial $1 (7/5/10)
Dole Gel Fruit Bowls .75/2 (6/30/10)
Dole Fruit Bowls or Parfaits .75/2 (6/30/10)
Edwards Singles $1 (7/31/10)
Eight O'Clock Coffee bag $1 (6/30/10)
Eight O'Clock Coffee bags $2/2 (7/31/10)
Ensure 6pk Shakes $5/3 (6/27/10) *Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction
Ensure 6pk Shake $1.50 (6/27/10) *Limit 1 Coupon Per Transaction
Excedrin 20ct+ $1 (6/27/10)
Excedrin 80ct+ $1.50 (6/27/10)
Gas-X Prevention $2 (7/10/10)
Gas-X $1 (7/10/10)
Grain Berry Antioxidant Snack Crackers $1 (6/30/10)
Grain Berry Pancake or Muffin Mix $1 (6/30/10)
Grain Berry Antioxidant Cereals $1 (6/30/10)
Hawaiian Tropic Suncare 6oz+ $1 (7/31/10)
Hershey's Bliss Chocolate Bar 1.3oz .55 (7/25/10)
Hershey's Bliss Chocolates 8.6oz+ bag $1 (7/25/10)
Hood Simply SMart Milk any $1 (6/30/10)
Irish Spring Body Wash (any 1), excludes 2.5oz size or any (2) Irish Spring
Multbar Soap Packs, 3bar+ .50 (5/15/10)
Johnsons Baby product no trial $1 (7/5/10) Excludes Buddies products
Jose Ole 16oz+, includes Taquitos, Mini Tacos, Mini Chimichangas,
Quesadillas $1 (6/30/10)
Kraft Singles Melt Downs $1 (6/7/10)
LamisilAT $2 (7/30/10)
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable .50 (5/25/10)
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Trigger, Plus Bleach, or Antibacterial Kitchen
Cleaner .50 (5/25/10)
Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover .50 (5/25/10)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray 12oz+ $1 (5/25/10)
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes $1 (5/25/10)
Lysol Neutra Air Aerosol Can $1.50 (5/25/10)
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaners $1/2 (5/25/1)
Maalox Advanced or Total Relief $1 (7/10/10)
Maalox Advanced or Total Relief $2.50/ 2 (7/10/10)
Marcal Small Steps napkins $1 (5/31/10) *Limit 1 coupon per person
Marcal Small Steps Single Roll Bath Tissue or Facial Tissue FREE up to $1
value OR $1 off Small Steps Napkin, Bath Tissue or Facial Tissue - up to $1
value (5/31/10) *Limit 1 coupon per person
Mentos Gum, bottles $1/2 (7/31/10)
Neosporin no trial .50 (6/30/10)
NoDoz $1 (7/30/10)
O.B. no trial $1 (6/30/10)
One A Day Adult or Teen Multivitamin product, 12ct+ $2 (7/31/10)
OxiClean MaxForce Gel Stick or any OxiClean Spray $1 (6/30/10)
OxiClean MaxForce Power Paks or Liqui-Gel $2 (6/30/10)
OxiClean Versatile Powder 56oz+ $1 (6/30/10)
Palmolive Liquid Dish Soap 20/25oz .70 (5/15/10)
Palmolive Pure + Clear or Pure + Caring Dish Soap .75 (5/15/10)
Pepperidge Farm Bagels .60 (7/18/10)
Pepperidge Farm Swirl Bread, Bagels or English Muffins .50 (7/18/10)
Planters Big Nut Bars, 5ct box OR Nut-rition Bars, 5ct box $1
Prevacid 24HR $4 (5/22/10)
Purell Instant Hand Sanitizers 8fl.oz+ no trial $1/2 (6/30/10)
Raid Max Bug Barrier Bug Barrier Starter $3 (6/19/10)
Raid $1 (5/22/10)
Rayovac 8, 16, or 24 pack of hearing aid batteries $3 (6/25/10)
Revlon Beauty Tool $1 (5/30/10)
Revlon Color Cosmetic $2 (5/30/10)
Revlon Colorsilk $1/2 (5/23/10)
Revlon Frost & Glow $2 (5/23/10)
Rubbermaid Premier, Produce Saver, Lock-its, or Easy Find Lids Container
or Set $1 (6/26/10)
Schick Intuition Plus Razor or Refill $4 (6/6/10)
Schick Quattro for Women Razor or Refill $4 (6/6/10)
Schick Xtreme 3 Disposable Razors $2 (7/31/10)
Schiff Move Free 80ct+ $5 (7/31/10)
Silver Palate Pasta Sauce $1/2 (6/30/10)
Silver Palate Salad Splash $1/2 (6/30/10)
Silver Palate Oatmeal $1/2 (6/30/10)
Simiilasan $2 (?) DND#5
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant, excludes 0.5oz
size .50 (5/15/10)
Stayfree $1 (6/30/10)
Tabasco brand Family of Flavors any size/flavor .50 (6/6/10)
Tomcat .55 (7/31/10)
Tostitos Tortilla Chips, 9oz+ AND Tostitos Dip, 15oz+ $1 OFF wyb BOTH
(5/26/10) *Limit 1 Coupon per customer
Viva Paper Towels Big Roll .85 (6/6/10)
Wholly Guacamole or Wholly Salsa $1 (6/6/10) *DND5
Yoplait Delights Yogurt Multipack .50 (6/19/10)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, includes original, light, thick & creamy, or whips OR
Original or Light Smoothies .40/6 (6/19/10)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, includes original, light, thick & creamy, or whips OR Original or Light Smoothies .50/8 (6/19/10)

RedPlum (4/25)

Bertolli Pasta Sauce $1.50/2 (5/23/10)
Breeze 2, contour, Contour USB or A1C Now Selfcheck Monitor $10 (8/31/10)
Carbona color grabber cloths $1 (7/24/10)
Carolina Rice Mixes .75/2 (7/31/10)
Carolina or River Rice .50 (7/31/10)
Cheer BrightClean $1 (5/31/10)
Contour or Breeze 2 test Strips 50ct or greater $20 (8/31/10)
Degree Men Adrenaline Series Antiperspirant & Deodorant .50 (5/23/10)
Degree Men or Women Antiperspirant & Deodorant or Body Mist .50 (5/23/10)
Degree or Women Natureffects Antiperspirant & Deodorant or Body Mist $1 (5/23/10)
Dove Deodorant or Body Wash $1 (5/23/10)
Eucerin Hand or Body Product $1 (6/30/10)
Flex-a-min product $4 (6/8/10)
Folger’s Coffee, Folger’s Singles and Pods $1/2 (5/16/10)
Friendly's 48oz package Ice cream $1/2 (6/30/10)
Friendly's Ice Cream cakes 60oz+ $2 (6/30/10)
Gain Detergent $1 (5/31/10)
Gain Fabric Enhancer $1 (5/31/10)
Hot Pockets brand or Lean Pockets brand Family Value pack 49.5oz - 58.5oz packages $3 (7/25/10)
Hot Pockets, Lean Pockets, or our Breakfast sandwiches 6.5 or -9oz packages $1/3 (7/25/10)
L’Oreal EverStrong or EverPure treatment $2 (7/18/10)
L’Oreal EverStrong or EverPure Shampoo or Conditioner $2 (7/18/10)
L’Oreal Paris Cosmetics $1 (7/18/10)
L’Oreal Preference $2 (7/18/10)
L’Oreal Skincare cleanser $1 (7/18/10)
L’Oreal Skincare Moisturizer $1 (7/18/10)
Margaritaville Chicken $1 (9/30/10)
Margaritaville Margarita Mix $1 (8/31/10)
Margaritaville Seafood $1 (9/30/10)
Nature’s Bounty $1 (6/8/10)
Nivea for Men 1 Face Care product OR 2 Shave Gels $2 (6/30/10)
Nivea for Men Body Wash $1 (6/30/10)
Paradise Key Tea 16oz .50 (12/31/10)
Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs $2 (6/20/10)
Pedigree Food for Dogs 8.8lb+ Bag $2 (6/6/10)
Pedigree Good Bites Treats for Dogs $1 (6/20/10)
Pedigree Little Champions Pouch Variety Packs $1/2 (6/20/10)
Pure Protein Bar B1G1F Up to $1.59(6/5/10)
Pure Protein Powder or Drink Shake $1 (6/5/10)
Soothe of Soothe XP $3 (8/31/10)
Tropicana Pure Premium or Trop50 59oz+ $1/2 (6/30/10)
Welch’s Fruit Snacks or Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks (boxes) $1/2 (6/30/10)
Whiskas Dry Cat Food $1.50 (6/20/10)
Whiskas Tray B1G1F Up to .69 (6/20/10)
Woolite Heavy Traffic $1 (7/31/10)Woolite Rug Stick $3 (7/31/10)
Your Life Multi Product $3 (6/8/10)

Printable Coupons

Here are this week's quick savers. Print each twice!


Save $1 on 1 from Scott paper towels or napkins

Save $.50 on 1 from Angel Soft

Save $1 on 1 Borden Singles Sensations

Save $2 on 1 Brita Water Filter

Lots of coupons here Sunblock, Cortizone, Dexatrim, Garlique, 15+

Save on Musselman's multiple products

Save $1 on 2 from Hellman's (Bricks)

For more printable coupons from County Market

-35% New York Custom Cut Strip Steaks

I'm way under my grocery budget for the past 4 weeks. My budget is $300 Post Coupon/Pre rebate. I've been spending around $55 per week. So when I got to thinking about the time we had Ruth Cris's Steakhouse steaks, I figured it was time to splurge! Penny Pinching Princess no more.

First stop, County Market for Rancher's Legend Premium Angus Beef. Jeff was working the meat counter. I'm a firm believer in building a relationship everywhere I shop. I know Judy in the bakery, Jeff in the Meat Department, and Sheri is my customer service rep-aka fixer of all things coupon. Back to Jeff, I noticed that in the case there were no steaks near the size you get when you order the $35.99 dinner at Ruth Cris's, so I asked him what he recommended. "You need custom cut steaks, " he said. "You can do that?" I asked a bit bewildered. "Sure," he says, "Do you want 1 inch, 1 and quarter or 1 and half inch cuts?" Heck, I didn't know! "I want 1 and a quarter inch cuts of New York Strip steaks, " I said like I knew what I was doing.

I knew I had 2 Catalina Rewards from Old El Paso (see Catalina updates on Tuesdays) for $3 off my next purchase of Beef. So I had planned to use -$6 off whatever steaks I bought, and after all, it was time to live large. Look at these MONSTER steaks. I can't wait to have them for Friday night Ruth Cris's like dinner at home. I think it's the first time I've ever taken a picture of Steak.

This is a perfect example of how my lifestyle is enriched by coupons. I can spend $12 on a pair of Rancher's Legend Premium Angus Beef Custom cut just for me, because in a 4 week span, Coupons alone have saved me $70. Combine that with the fact that a Catalina saved me 35%, and I checked out only the steak on one receipt so I can later file a $10 steak rebate, and I'm living like a Queen. Penny Pinching Queen that is.

For my other shopping this week, I already told you about the $6 Catalina's from Old El Paso, but I also used $4 in free Chicken coupons from Kraft, which works nicely for chicken fajitas. I picked up 3 boneless skinless breast for $4.38 (net $.38) I used my Bush's Grillin Beans coupons to only pay $1 for a can of these delights. (Steakhouse blend will go nicely with my steak don't you think?) I saved on Coffeemate, Musselman's applesauce, Dr. Pepper, Johnsonville Brats, Velveeta Shells and Cheese, and Edy's Ice Cream. The only thing I didn't have a coupon for this week was a head of lettuce, and it was only $1.38 anyway.

Did I mention that I was automatically entered to win one of 36 $199 Bundles this month for buying Rancher's Legend Premium Angus Beef? Did I mention I got 2 free Red Box movie rentals automatically for using my max card? I did. Yes, I'm bragging. I made a haul.

You just can't knock high quality living at a discount! If you haven't picked up some free or deeply discounted Steak, chicken or produce this week, get going. Get a free movie rental, and get entered automatically with your max card. Become your own Penny Pinching King or Queen.