2009 September — The Coupon Project

UPDATE: Reader Keri is reporting that the Seattle-based theaters aren't allowing for reservations until October 5th. Are readers from other cities also noting different dates to make reservations?

Here is a fabulous freebie that I hope as many of my readers will participate in as possible!

For the fifth year running, theaters across the country are teaming up to give people the opportunity to enjoy a live theater production – for free!

Starting tomorrow (October 1st), you can go here to see if theaters in your area are participating and to make your free reservations to enjoy a performance for October 15th. Go here to read more details. And, from what I understand, these tickets may go fast, so don't delay.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

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At the bottom of this week's ad, it mentions to look for Sunday doublers! So watch your paper this week. And while I haven't included them all in my matchups this week, there are store coupons good for Kraft products in your weekly ad. I do think that the Kraft Cheese is a good deal at $1.50 for the bags of shredded cheese or chunks. I still have many bags of the shredded cheese in my freezer from the last big Kraft deal. It freezes well!

Grocery deals & coupon matchups

Boneless, skinless chicken breast
$1.79/lb

Propel drinks
$0.47 each

General Mills Promotion ($1.75 each when you buy 4)
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks ($0.50/2 coupon from 9/13 General Mills insert)
Nature Valley Granola Bars ($0.70/2 coupon from 8/9 General Mills insert)
Selected Cereals (printable coupons here, here, here,and here - thanks KCL!)
Fiber One Bars ($1/2 coupon from 9/13 SmartSource)

*GENERAL MILLS DEAL IDEA*
Buy 2 General Mills cereals
Buy 2 Fiber One bars
Use (1) $1/2 cereal coupon (make sure your coupon and promotional items line up!)
Use (1) $1/2 Fiber one coupon
Use (2) doubler coupons from Sunday paper insert
Bottom line: $0.75 each!

4 Day Sale Items (Thurs – Sun only)
Baby Back Ribs $1.99/lb
Raspberries, 6 oz, $1.50
Albertsons water, 24-pack, $2.77 (limit 3)
Albertsons ice cream $1.99 (limit 3)
Lay's Chips $1.88 (limit 2)

Grapes
$1.99/lb

Campbell's Select Harvest Soups $1.67
$0.50/2 coupon from 9/13 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1.42 each
If doubled: $1.17

Pringles $1.25
$1/4 coupon from 9/27 P&G
Bottom line: $1 each
If doubled: $0.75 each

Bertolli Olive Oil $6.49
$1/1 coupon from 9/13 SmartSource
Bottom line: $5.49
If doubled: $4.49

Reese's King Size/Theatre Box Candy $1
$0.55/1 coupon from 8/23 SmartSource
Bottom line: $0.45
If doubled: FREE!

Snack Time Promotion ($1.75 each when you buy 4)
Planters Peanuts
Wheat Thins Crackers ($0.75/2 coupon from 8/23 SmartSource – good for ANY Nabisco cracker/cookie)
Triscuit Crackers ("")

Ritz Crackers ("")
Crackerfuls ($1/1 coupon from 7/12 SmartSource OR "get free when you buy any ritz" coupon from 8/23 SmartSource)

*SNACK DEAL IDEA*
Buy 2 Crackerfuls
Buy any 2 participating Nabsico crackers (Ritz, Triscuit, Wheat Thins)
Use (2) $1/1 Crackerful coupons
Use (1) $0.75/2 Nabisco coupon
Use (3) doubler coupons
Bottom line: $0.38 each!

Huggies Big Pack Diapers $18.99
(there are lots of coupons advertised as being inside the packages, too!)
$2/1 printable coupon
Bottom line: $16.99
(Not the best diaper deal in the world by a long stretch, but not terrible if you need them – esp since there are coupons in the box)

Fancy Feast Cat Food $0.59
$1/6 coupon from 9/13 Red Plum
Bottom line: $0.42 each
If doubled: $0.26 each

Puffs Single Tissues $1
$0.25/3 coupon from 9/27 P&G
Bottom line: $0.91 each
If doubled: $0.83 each

Soft Scrub Products $2.50
$0.50/1 coupon from 8/16 SmartSource
$1/1 printable coupon for the Scrubby Pads
Bottom line: $1.50 – $2
If doubled: $0.50 – $1.50

Tide Laundry Detergent, 100 oz.
$9.99 with in-ad coupon
Stack with $1/1 coupon from 9/27 P&G
Bottom line: $8.99
(Note, it is my understanding you cannot also use a doubler coupon because it is a store coupon and you are already using a store coupon to obtain the $9.99 price. However, you may wish to ask your store for their interpretation.)

Pampers Big Pack
$17.99 with in-ad coupon
$2/1 coupon from 9/13 Red Plum
Bottom line: $15.99

Crest Toothpaste
$1.49 with in-ad coupon
Stack with $1/1 coupon from P&G Year of Savings (if you got it back in January!)
Bottom line: $0.49

Cover Girl Cosmetics, select $3.33
$1/1 coupon from 9/27 P&G
Bottom line: $2.33
If doubled: $1.33

Millstone Coffee $5.99
Buy 4 for $5.99
Use (4) $1/1 coupons from 8/23 Red Plum
Receive a $5 off-your-next-order coupon
Bottom line: $3.74 each
If doubled: $2.99 each
(Note, there are other items part of this promo, but none that I found good coupon matchups for. Look on page 7 of the online ad for the additional products.)

Chunk Kraft Cheese
$3 for 2 with in-ad coupon (must buy 2)

Shredded Kraft Cheese
$3 for 2 with in-ad coupon (must buy 2)

Soda Dessert Topper $2
$1/1 coupon from 8/30 SmartSource
Bottom line: $1
If doubled: FREE!
(Has anyone tried these?)

Hershey's Syrup Bottles $2
$1/2 coupon from 8/23 SmartSource (expires 9/30! Wed only deal!)
Bottom line: $1.50 each

Taco Bell Promotion
Buy $10, Save $3 Instantly
Canned Refried Beans $1
Hot Sauce $1.25
Salsa $2
Taco Shells $1.67