Tide is giving away 20,000 samples of Tide Stain Release today (5/18/11) at Noon EST!!  Click HERE for your chance!

Through 6/6/11 you can add TWO strips of bacon FREE to your order at Denny’s!! Click HERE for coupon.

Welcome to Regal’s Summer Movie Express 2011. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am.  Click HERE to find a participating theater.

Another HOT Facebook freebie!! “Like” Benjamin Moore on Facebook and you will be able to print a coupon for a FREE quart of Arborcoat!  While supplies last.  Click HERE to access coupon.

There is a great coupon available on  the Athenos Facebook page!  First you will need to “Like” Athenos and then you will be able to print a buy one get one FREE Athenos Greek Yogurt coupon!! Click HERE for the Athenos Facebook page.

This is a hot coupon that you will want to hurry and print before it disappears! Pair this coupon with a sale and you will get a hot deal on Soymilk!  Click HERE for coupon.  Make sure you hit your back button so you can print a second coupon!

Here are highlights of some of the deals you might be able to find at Target this week. (Prices and coupons vary by regions, so check your local inserts and local stores for more details. Clearance deals can also differ by region and may not be available in all locations.)



First Response pregnancy tests 2pk, 8.79 (reg price)
Use: $2/1 First Response Pregnancy or Ovulation test (Target web coupon) [exp 6-18-2011]
Also use: $2/1 First Response product, any (manufacturer coupon)
Also look for packages with MIR for B1G1 Free (when you buy 2 packages)
= 4.79 for 2 packages (4 tests total) wyb 2 and use MIR

Old Spice body wash bonus packs, 3.40 (clearance price)
Use: (2) $1/1 TARGET coupon: Old Spice or Gillette body wash item, any excluding trial/travel size (6-30-11) TargetP&G-5/1
Also use: (1) Old Spice Body Wash, Buy 1 Get 1 of equal or lesser value FREE up to $5.99 (5-31-11) PG-5/1
= .70 ea wyb 2

GE Energy Smart CFL lightbulb, 5.00 (sale price)
Use: $1.50/1 GE Halogen, LED, Energy Smart or Reveal CFL (Target web coupon) [exp 5-24-2011]
Also use: I had a Catalina coupon from a previous visit good for $1/1 GE Energy Smart bulb
= 3.50 (or less)

Burt’s Bees lotion + toothpaste bonus sample, 3.48 (clearance price)
Use: $1/1 Burt’s Bees lotion item (Target web coupon)
= 2.48

AcneFree Terminator spot treatment, 4.99 + $5 gift card wyb 2 (sale price – other AcneFree items also on sale)
Use: 15% one AcneFree product (Target web coupon)
Also use: 20% one AcneFree product (Target mobile coupon – sign up HERE)
= 1.62 ea wyb 2 (after factoring in gift card)

Old Spice deodorant bonus pack with free body spray, 3.40 (clearance price)
Use: (2) $1/1 TARGET coupon: Old Spice or Gillette deodorant item, any excluding trial/travel size (6-30-11) TargetP&G-5/1
Also use: Old Spice products, 1.7 oz. or larger $1/2 (5-31-11) PG-5/1
= 1.90 ea wyb 2
*I also had a coupon for free Old Spice body spray wyb deodorant from some product packaging that I was able to use (this one is definitely a YMMV thing however, depending on how your particular store interprets coupon policy)

Pond’s wet cleansing towelettes 30ct, 4.49 (sale price)
Use: $1.50/1 Pond’s skin care item (Target web coupon) [exp 6-7-2011]
Also use: $1.50/1 Pond’s cream, towelette or cleansing item (manufacturer coupon)
= 1.49

up & up Hydrogen Peroxide 16oz, .52 (sale price)
Use: $.50/1 up & up First Aid item (Target web coupon)
= .02

up & up Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, 1.02 (sale price)
Use: $.50/1 up & up First Aid item (Target web coupon)
= .52

up & up Ibuprofen 200mg 24ct, .99 (reg price)
Use: $1/1 up & up Pain Relief item (Target web coupon)
= FREE

After reading the PYP blog post series Is Couponing Worth It? made me think about how sometimes when we get too involved in couponing we let it dominate our life. And it shouldn’t! I have always loved couponing and I always will! But sometimes life happens and a few months go by when I can’t devote the time I would like to towards it. If you find yourself in that place, here are some suggestions for you. Even if you cannot coupon (or don’t want to) you can still save money, cut back on expenses, and live frugally.

1. Menu plan. By sticking to a meal plan and buying only what is necessary, you can cut at least 30% off your monthly grocery bill.
2. Don’t buy extras. Do you really need that box of crackers or that bag of chips? Nope. Skip the packaged snacks and you will also save big.And not just your wallet…but your hips too.
3. Don’t always be on the go. Just because there are good deals doesn’t mean you have to hit every one. Stay home more often and you will cut not only your gasoline bill but your wallet will thank you.
4. Skip eating out. The average family eats out at least twice a week. Yikes! That adds up fast. Make homemade pizza instead.
5. Start cooking from scratch. It really doesn’t take much more time. You only think it does. Give it a try.
6. Be thankful! When you appreciate what you have instead of always wanting more, you will be content and not desire more, more, more. We already have so much!

Pinching Your Pennies has several forum to help you out with this! Check out the following forums to get ideas, recipes, and advice!
One Penny at A Time (includes budgeting, getting our of debt, and more!)
Pennies Per Serving (includes freezer meal recipes, cooking tips, homemade cleaning recipes, and more!)
Preparedness Tips (includes food storage, emergency preparedness, and more!)
Planting, Gardening, and Landscaping (how to do it on a budget!)