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So I was out this afternoon for a doctor’s appointment, and decided to stop in Whole Foods to check a few prices. I am so glad that I did, because I found a pretty sweet freebie, along with some other great deals! If your Whole Foods allows stacking of manufacturer coupons with their store coupons (call and ask), then you can get free Blue Diamond Almond Breeze milk! Here’s how:
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Milk (Quart) $1.99
-$1/1 from the Whole Deal Newsletter (available in-store at the entrance)
-$1/1 Blue Diamond coupon from the 2/28 SS insert
=FREE after both coupons!
Here’s a few other deals I spotted in my short time that I had:
365 Everyday Value Nonfat Yogurt .69 (Organic is .89)
-Buy One Get One Free coupon from the Whole Deal newsletter
=2/.69 or .34 cents each after coupon!
365 Everyday Value Organic Peanut Butter 18 oz. $2.99
-$1/1 coupon from the Whole Deal newsletter
=$1.99 after coupon!
Nature’s Path Organic Cereals (psa $2.89)
-$1.50/2 from the Whole Deal newsletter
=$4.28 for two or $2.14 a box!
Clif Builder’s Protein Bars .99
-$1/2 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/3 from the Mambo Sprouts booklet (if your store allows stacking)
=2/.98 after Whole Foods coupon!
Lifeway Kefir (small ones) $1.19
-$1/2 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/2 from the Mambo Sprouts booklet (if your store allows stacking)
=$1.38 for two or .69 cents each after Whole Foods coupon!
Helios Kefir 32 oz. 2/$8 (deal ends 3/16)
-$1/2 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/2 from the Mambo Sprouts booklet (if your store allows stacking)
=2/$7 after Whole Foods coupon!
Dagoba Organic Chocolate $2.79
-$.75/1 from the Whole Deal newsletter
$1/1 from the Mambo Sprouts booklet (if your store allows stacking)
=$2.04 after Whole Foods coupon ($1.04 after both coupons)!
Lightlife Veggie Ground Sausage $2.69
-$1/1 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/1 from the 1/24 SS insert or printable HERE (if your store allows stacking)
=$.69 after coupons ($1.69 after one coupon)!
Larabar $1.29
-$.75/2 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/2 from the Optimum Wellness booklet (if your store allows stacking)
=$1.83 for 2 or .91 cents each after Whole Foods coupon!
Brown Cow Yogurt Cups .99
-Buy 4 Get 1 Free from the Whole Deal newsletter
-.50/3 or .75/1 printable HERE (if your store allows stacking – use 4 $.75/1 with WF coupon)
=As little as .96 cents for five after coupons!
Seventh Generation Disinfecting Product (Sprays and Wipes) $3.99
-$1/1 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/1 printable HERE (if your store allows stacking)
=$1.99 after coupon!
Organic Valley Yogurt quarts $3.99
-$1/1 from the Whole Deal newsletter
-$1/1 found in a booklet right in front of the yogurt (if your store allows stacking)
=$1.99 after coupons!
I plan on heading back later this week, because I only had time to check prices really quick. I’ll post the new deals when the new ad starts on Wednesday. Let me know if you find any other deals! Good luck on getting some free Almond Milk!! Yum!! Don’t forget you can also print Whole Foods coupons from their website HERE.
See the rest of the Whole Foods deals valid until Tuesday 3/9 here.

Update: It seems that MANY stores are choosing not to participate in this event. Call to check if yours is. While you are at it, you might want to call corporate and ask them why they are running a big promotion with so few stores participating.
Come in every Monday in March to Dunkin’ Donuts and get a FREE brewed medium hot or iced coffee. See more details and find a location near you HERE.
Thanks Saving Addiction!
by Crystal Collins on March 8, 2010
in Rite Aid

Here are the best Rite Aid deals for the week with special thanks to Surviving the Stores for helping with them.
New to all the coupon lingo? Check out my FAQ Page here.
Almay Eye Cosmetics – Buy 1 Get 1 Free (psa $5.99) Earn $5 SCR wyb 2 #7
-Use TWO $2/1 Almay coupons from the 2/7 SS
Pay $1.99 out of pocket earn $5 rebate!
=FREE + $3.01 overage after coupons and rebate!
Secret/Gillette or Old Spice Deodorant – $4 each (buy 2) Earn $2 SCR #34
***scenario***
Buy 2 Gillette Deorants – $4
Buy 2 Gillette Body Washes – ??
Use $3/$15 Rite Aid Printable HERE
Use $4/2 Gillette coupon from the 2/21 P&G
Use TWO Free Body Wash coupons from the 2/7 P&G
Pay $1 out of pocket
=FREE + $1 overage after coupons and rebate!
Cover Girl Cosmetics – Buy 1 Get 1 Free
-B1G1 Free coupon from the 2/7 P&G insert
=2 for FREE after coupon and sale!!
Trident Layers – Buy 1 Get 1 Free
-.75/1 coupon from the 2/7 SS insert (buy 2, use 2 coupons)
=FREE or close to free after coupon!
Starburst – Buy 1 Get 1 Free
-B1G1 Free Starburst Printable Coupon
=.20 each after coupon!
Buy $15 worth of select products, Get a $5 Rebate SCR #41
Products include: Jergens Natural Glow or Moisturizers, Biore Facial Care Products, Ban Antiperspirant Deodorant, John Frieda Hair Care Products or Curel Moisturizers
***scenario***
Buy 3 John Frieda products – $5 each
Use $3/$15 Rite Aid Printable HERE
Use 3 $3/1 John Frieda coupon from the 3/7 SS
Use THREE $1/1 John Frieda Rite Aid Video Values coupons
Pay $0 out of pocket
Send in for $5 SCR #41
=FREE + $5 overage after coupons and rebate1
Oral B Advantage Toothbrush $2.74 Earn $1 SCR #39
-$1/1 coupon from the 2/21 P&G
=.74 cents after coupon and rebate!
ReNu Contact Solution (12 oz) $6.99 Earn $2 SCR #22
-$2/1 ReNu Printable HERE
=$2.99 after coupon and rebate!
Colgate Toothpaste Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use two $1/1 coupons from the January All You Magazine or the 3/7 inserts
Clear Blue Easy Pregnancy Test Buy 1 Get 1 Free
-$3/1 from the 3/7 inserts (buy 2, use 2 coupons)
Buy $30 worth of select P&G Products, Get a $10 Rite Aid Gift Card SCR #18
Products Included In This Promo:
Align $28.99
-$3/1 coupon from the 3/7 P&G
Send in for $10 SCR #15
Metamucil $9.99
-$3/1 coupon from the 3/7 P&G
Send in for $5 SCR #13
Crest/Oral B $2.74
-$1/1 coupon from the 2/21 P&G
Send in for $1 SCR $39
Vicks NyQuil/DayQuil $4.99
-$1.50/1 coupon from the 3/7 P&G
Send in for $2 SCR #19
Prilosec $24.99
-$3/1 coupon from the 2/7 P&G
Send in for $5 SCR #6
Always $5.99
-$1/1 coupon from the 3/7 P&G
Tampax $5.99
-$1/1 coupon from the 3/7 P&G
Fixodent $3.50
-$1/1 coupon from the 2/7 P&G
Glide Floss $3.50
-$1/1 coupon from the 2/21 P&G
Scope $3.50
-$1/1 coupon from the 2/21 P&G
Pampers Jumbo Diapers $9.99
-$2/1 coupon from the 2/21 P&G
See a great deal scenario HERE.
Did you score some great deals or come up with a good scenario? Let us know about it in the comment section!

These deals are after instant savings and/or rebate, and are a limit of 2 per customer. You will want to use your Staples Rewards card when checking out, to be sure and get the deal. The card is free, and you can request one at the store.
Staples $1 Deals
Quartet EnduraGlide dry-erase markers, asorted,fine tip, 4/pack
Staples dry-erase board eraser
Staples Pull & Seal #10 envelopes,white 25/pack
Staples 5.5″x4.25″ poly notebook, 200 sheets
Scotch Magic tape, 3/4″ x 675″
Avery glue sticks .26 ox. 3/pack
Staples 3-hole binder punch, assorted
HP everyday 8.5″ x 11″ photo paper 50 pack
HammerMill CopyPlus copy paper, 500-sheet ream
Staples $2 Deals
Staples Stickies 1 1/2″ x 2″ notes, yellow 12/pack
Staples small binder clips 40 pack
BIC Brite Liner RT assorted highlighters 5/pack
Staples gel pens, medium, 12/pack
Staples envelopes, clasp, kraft 12/pack
Quartet 8 1/2″x11″ magnetic dry erase board
Westcott 7″ soft-handle scissors
Did you see any other good deals in the ad?

There are a few Barbie deals this week, with the release of the new movie.
Free Barbie Beach Doll ($5 value) When You Buy Barbie DVD A Mermaid Tale (in-store Tuesday $12.99) or Mermaid Doll ($14.99).
Toys R’ Us
Superstar Barbie $3 (limit 1 per guest, quantities limited, no rainchecks). They are also having a Barbie Mermaid Party this Saturday (3/13) from Noon-2pm.
Toys R’ Us also has some kids games that end up to be $2.99 each after a rebate. They are:
Cootie
Hi Ho Cherryo
Chutes and Ladders
Candy Land
These would be great to grab a few deals for Birthdays or Christmas! Time to be planning ahead!
by Crystal Collins on March 7, 2010
in Giveaways

It’s Sunday, so let’s start out the week with some awesome giveaways!
Have a giveaway going on this week? Share it here so that The Thrifty Mama readers can find it easily. Be sure it’s family-friendly and link directly to the giveaway, please. Posts promoting affiliate and referral links will be deleted. Let’s have some fun, and good luck entering!
Linky will be closed Monday evenings to avoid spam.

Earlier this week I shopped at Target and spent $42.13 and saved $192.38. You can see that shopping trip here. I went back to Target yesterday to get more Ovaltine (used $1/1 printable HERE), Honest Kids Organic Drinks (used .75/1 printable HERE), and a 17 lb. bag of Kibbles and Bits dog food that I paid $5.99 for after coupons (used $2 coupon from the 2/21 RP insert and $2 Target coupon from a 2/28 paper flier). See the Target deals for the week here.
And pictured above you see my 25 pounds of organic wheat that I purchased from The Granary Store. Cost for 25 pounds was $25 or $1 per pound of organic wheat. Total was $25.50 after tax.
I will use my Wheat Grinder
and grind my own flour out of this. Buying wheat in bulk like this and grinding it myself saves me a lot of money, and allows me to purchase organic wheat. Our flour is fresher too, because I only grind what I need and freeze any flour that is leftover so that it doesn’t go rancid.
Do you grind your own wheat? What kind of wheat grinder do you use?
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Are you a superstar when it comes to shopping? I can’t wait to see the deals you snagged! Please link directly to your posts and not the main page of your website. Don’t have a blog? That’s okay. Tell us how you did in the comment section.So that we stay encouraging and inspiring for others, this post is meant for deals that you personally were able to get. Posts that are mainly promoting affiliate links or spamming will be deleted. Thanks! No Giveaways please!
by Crystal Collins on March 6, 2010
in Couponing

There are three inserts coming out in the paper this weekend: 1 Smartsource, 1 Redplum and 1 P&G Brandsaver.
A few of my favorites:
$1/1 Johnson’s Baby Product – Use on the .99 cent Buddy soaps and get them for FREE!
$1/1 Mission Tortillas – should make them free or really cheap with a sale
$1/1 and $.75/1 Marcal Products
$.50/2 Green Giant Frozen Veggies
See these and the entire list of coupons HERE.