About 2 months ago we cut our cable service. We were on a plan that was about $110 a month for TV and internet. After lots of research and conversations with the cable company, we cut back to “limited basic” which is pretty much local channels and a couple more (it was actually cheaper for us to have limited basic and inter net than internet alone).

Cutting back like this was quite a shock for us since now we no longer have DVR nor some of our most watched channels. But now only pay $40 a month to the cable company.

Instead of the high cable television bill we are now watching a lot of our favorite shows via the internet. There are several free websites for watching our favorite shows. Here are a few you could try:

Clicker

Hulu

Fancast

blinx

Cast TV

We also now have a Netflix Subscription. We get movies not only sent to our house but we stream TV shows and Movies through the computer and our wii.

If you are desperate to cut some monthly expenses, you may want to give this a try and see if it’s something that you can do. If you have a newer TV you should be able to connect a laptop to the TV so you can still watch on the bigger screen.

It has taken a bit to get used to but this is really working for our family. I recently talked to my dad about it and he was amazed that there are so many other options out there.

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Chances are you already know about the 30% off diapers deal at Amazon.com (you can read the forum discussion of the deal here), so I’ll keep this deal-sweetener short:

In this month’s Parents magazine between pages 96 and 97 there’s an orange coupon with a user-specific code for 20% off diapers at Amazon. Each code is good for one use, one customer, one unit of diapers. This code can be used with the 30% off subscribe and save Amazon offer, bringing the diapers down even more.

1. Go to the Amazon diapers deal.
2. Choose your diapers and click “subscribe and save.” This will take 30% off your price.
3. During checkout, enter the code from your Parents magazine. This will take an additional 20% off your price.
4. If you don’t want to be automatically charged for the diapers and have repeating shipments, remember to cancel before your next scheduled shipment.

I don’t know if Parents magazine is available on the newsstand. If you see it anywhere, let us know!

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I usually have a large stockpile of items that I get from couponing, adding to my short-term food storage, and the cannery. Unfortunately, I don’t have a basement or a pantry in my kitchen so I set up my “store” in the garage. It’s all I have and I am making do with it! This photo is actually 11 months old, but this will give you a rough idea of my food items. It looks quite different now. I am always changing stuff around and organizing differently as our family grows and our needs change.

(Those who know me know that we always have a lot of cold cereal. That is not pictured, as the cereal is kept on a small shelf high up by the ceiling, past the top right corner of the photo.)

I have set up a few rules for making our food last. I explained to my kids that although the food was super cheap (and often free!) that doesn’t mean we can go crazy with it. I only stock up like this when the deals are really good and I won’t replenish at full price. After I explained this I told them how things would work:

1. When we do have granola bars, only one per day. For the school kids this means most likely one in their lunch, but after school snacks include fresh fruit, toast, or something like that. Or sometimes a bowl of cold cereal if they didn’t have it for breakfast. My kids actually like muffins for an after school snack too.
2. Even though our family are self-proclaimed “cereal freaks” (according to my husband) we don’t have cold cereal everyday. We would go through it way too quickly, and its not the healthiest thing to eat everyday. So I set up a breakfast schedule for us that I will explain below.
3. You need to ask permission if you want to get anything.

Now I know these rules will probably be broken at some point, but I like having them in place. Here is a loose breakfast schedule I have in place so the kids know they will still have something to eat in place of cold cereal. I don’t have specific days for each type of food, because my food desires or schedule may change. Like I said, it’s a loose schedule! And we mix up all the options to form all sorts of combinations to fit our tastes for the day.

BREAKFAST OPTIONS (besides cold cereal)

Oatmeal & fruit/yogurt
Pancakes or Waffles (we love this healthy homemade mix right now)
Muffins & breakfast smoothies
Biscuits & poached eggs
Omelets or eggs and toast
Breakfast Burritos (tortillas w/scrambled eggs & spices, hashbrowns, salsa)
Homemade “Egg McMuffins” (my hubby loves these)

I am at least trying to make my deals last as long as possible. So far the kids have been really good about sticking to the rules. They know I won’t go out and just buy lots more. One time they got into some Juicy Juice boxes I got free with doubles that I was saving for an upcoming picnic. When I didn’t go buy more they knew I was serious! I don’t really have a problem with them getting into stuff anymore.

How do you make your stockpile last?

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Lots of great deals! There are online exclusives and more!
While supplies last!
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Servalier Bowls $12.99
Tabletop Tumblers $14.99
Dining Trays $19.99
Stacking Canister Set $13.99
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Its that time again…

Target:

.50 each: Rose Art 10-ct Markers or 12-ct Colored Pencils

.20 each: 2-ct Glue Sticks

$2 each: 6-ct magnetic markers or 9×12 double-sided lap board

$1 each: Mead composition book. Selected fasion notebooks, 1-subject poly notebooks

Crayloa 52ct Sidewalk Chalk or 5-ct 3-D Sidewalk Chalk

$3.79 each: Embark 400mL water bottle in assorted colors, Embark insulated lunch bag in assorted colors, Thermos insulated snack jar with spoon, 14oz Aladdin Chill Snack Pack with removable Ice Pack

$9 each: 16inch licensed backpacks, assorted styles

$6 each: Licensed insulated lunch kits

Walmart

$2.50 each: 18-oz Mini Water Bottle, Pencil Pouch, Pencil Clutch, 3 pack folders, 1 subject notebooks, composition notebook or 1inch fashion binders.

.25 each: Composition Notebooks

$1 each: Post-it notes (90 sheet), 2-pack Sharpie Fine Point Markers, 6-pack Bic Mechanical Pencils, 10-ct Papermate Recycled Pens, Magic Tape (300”)

$2.50 each. Georgia-Pacific Copy Paper 500 sheet, Avery 5-Tab Style Edge Dividers.

Toys R Us

All Crayola Crayons Buy 1 Get 1 Free

All Crayola Markers Buy1 Get 1 Free

All Story Readers and Story Reader Books 20% off

Free Lunch Kit ,up to $9.99 value when you buy ANY backpack priced $12.99 or more

K-Mart

.10 each: 2 pocket, 3-prong folders (limit 10)

.50 each: Composition Books or 150ct Filler Paper (limit 10)

Free Lunch Kit ($5.99 value) with any backpack

.50 each: Fashion and Licensed portfolios, 12-ct RoseArt colored pencils (limit 4), Bic Black, Blue or Red 10pack round stick (limit 4) or Paper Mate 2ct or Scool Select 2 count erasers, Acme Twist-It Flexible 12” Ruler (limit 4)

$1 each: Pencil Boxes, 2pack Fine or Ultra-Fine Black Sharpie Markers, 36ct Yellow #2 Pencils (limit 4), Crayola 8-ct Watercolors (limit 4) Westcott Pointed or Blunt 5” scissors (limit 4 each), Avery 2-ct retractable highlighters.

$3 each Georgia-Pacific 500 ct Paper (limit 4) or 96-ct Crayola Crayons.

15% off all Dividers, School Select Pencil Sharpeners, Avery Economy or Durable View 1” Binders, Office Select or Mead Index Cards.

Walgreens

Notebooks: 3 Subject, 120 Sheet; Composition 80 Sheet

Retractable Pens 4pack Paper Mate Profile or 2 Pack Uniball 207 Gel Pens 2 for $3

Expo Dry Erase Markesr 4pack $1.99

5 pack Bic Grip Pencils, 10 Pack Crayola Markers .99 each

Penway 24pack Crayons, 12 pack colored pencils, 8 pack Jumbo Crayons .49 each

130 Sheet Filler Paper 2 for $1

Penway 24 pack Yellow Pencils or 5pack Mechanical with Grip .79 each

Sharpie Fine Point Markers, 12 count $3.99 each

Mead Poly Notebook 1 Subject $1.99

Mead Poly Notebook 3 Subject $2.99

Mead Poly Notebook 5 Subject $3.99

Fiskars Scissors Blunt or Pointed .99 each

Elmers Glue Jumbo Glue Stick or School Glue .99 each

Coupons:

2 Pocket Folders with Prongs 8 for $1 (limit 16)

Paper Mate Write Brothers Mechanical Pencils 10pack .39 (Limit 6)

Penway School Supplies: Flexible Ruler, Pencil or Crayon Sharpener .29 each (limit 6)

Novelty Pencils or Mini Highlighters .09 each (limit 12)

Legal Pads 5×8 or 8.5×11.75 .29 (limit 4)

Mead Envelopes 40-100 pack .69 (limit 6)

Corner Office Index Cards 100 pack White or 70Pack Colored .39 each (limit 6)

Crayola Posterboard 3 for $1 (limit 6

Staples

.01 Deals Valid Sunday-Wednesday

2-pocket folders .01 each with any $5 purchase (limit 10)
8 pack #2 Yellow Pencils .01 each with any $5 purchase (limit 2)
Staples multipurpose paper .01 after rebate (limit 2 rebates per household)

Dollar Days Sale- All Items $1

Bic Atlantis Ballpoint Pens, assorted 4 pack
Staples Mini Stapler Assorted
Staples Translucent Pencil Box
Staples Hype Grip Highlighters, 6 pack
Wescot 5” Scissors 2 pack
Staples glue sticks 4 pack
Post It Novelty Shaped Notes, Assorted 2 pack
Rose Art Colored Pencils 15pack
Scotch Magic Tape
Quartet 8.5 x 11” dry erase board
Staples #10 Envelopes pull and seal, 25pack
Staples Photo Supreme 8.5 x 11 paper, 50 pack (after rebate, limit 2 rebates per household)

Avery 1” Durable EZ Turn Binders $1.50

25-50% off All Backpacks

Office Max

Buy 2 Get 1 Free

All Officemax 8.5×11 Inkjet or Lazer Paper
All Officemax Legal Pads
All Officemax Clips, Fasteners, Scissors, Staplers or Tape
All Officemax Duralbe View Binders
All Officemax Hanging File Folders
All Officemax File Storage Boxes
All Officemax #10 Envelopes,
All Officemax Self-Stick Notes

If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid, check out my Navigating Rite Aid posts to help you along you way! Remember, you can use a Rite Aid in-ad manufacturer coupon with a manufacturer coupon from the newspaper or online. Read the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.

Also, this list was made with the Idaho ad. Please verify prices in your area before shopping.

I am only listing the BEST offers this week here. Go to the Rite Aid forum thread for the entire weekly list plus discussion. Additionally, you can use this $5/$20 coupon from Rite Aid Video Values to save you more this week!

I have noticed the past few months that you can get additional $5/$25 purchase coupons when you watch certain Rite Aid videos in the Video Values. Look under the category labeled “Rite Aid.” Awesome!

AND….if you have not signed up for the Wellness Program yet at Rite Aid, when you do you can print a $5/$25 coupon to use on your next shopping trip. Plus you can earn +UP coupons with your Wellness card too, so don’t forget to sign up for one today!

A new thing Rite Aid is doing is offering +UP Rewards. When you purchase designated items with your Wellness Card, you will get a coupon that prints out at the register you can use on your next purchase. It’s basically cash in your pocket!

Crest Extra White plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste $2.69
Use Crest Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger or Liquid Gel .75/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4
Get a $2.69 SCR
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon and rebate!

Crest 3D mouth rinse, 237 ml., or 3D White Vivid Toothpaste $2.99
Use Crest Toothpaste, any 4 oz. or larger or Liquid Gel .75/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4 (for the toothpaste)
Get a $2 SCR
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon and rebate!

Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers 2 for $7
Use (2) $2/1 coupon from 6/27 Parade magazine
Get a $2 +UP Reward on two
Final Price: $.50 cents each after coupons and reward!

Nivea Lip Care $2.49
Use $2/2 printable coupon OR
B1G1 free from June 2010 All You Magazine
Get a $1 +UP Reward
Final Price: As low as $.74 cents each after coupon and rewards!
(Remember you will only get one +Up reward per transaction. So if you are using the $2/2 printable coupon you will only get one +Up reward).

Coppertone Sun Care $8.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon AND
$2/1 in ad coupon AND
$3/1 Video Values coupon
Get a $1 +UP Reward
Final Price: $1.99 after coupons and reward! (Qualifies for the Skin Care rebate)

Neutrogena Clinical $39.99
Use $5/1 coupon from March 2010 All You magazine
Get $2 +UP Reward
Final Price: $32.99 after coupon and reward
Then send in for the Clinical Rebate to make this deal a moneymaker!

Just for Men Touch of Gray hair color $7.99
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Get a $1 +UP Reward
Final Price: $4.99 after coupon and reward
Then send in for Touch of Gray rebate to make this deal a moneymaker!

Claritin $8.99
Use $2/1 printable
$3/1 Video Values (from last month so you need already have printed it)
Get a $2 +UP Reward
Final Price: $1.99 after coupon and reward!

Scenario Idea:

Coppertone $8.99
Just for Men $7.99
Crest toothpaste $2.69
$.79 VO5 Shampoo (filler item)
Total: $20.46

Use:
$5/$20 Video Values coupon
$6 in Coppertone coupons
$2 Just for Men coupon
$.75 crest coupon
Total OOP: $6.71

Get $2 in +Up Rewards
$2.69 Crest rebate
$7.99 Just for Men rebate
GRAND TOTAL after rebates: $5.97 overage!!

Prilosec OTC, any size $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6
Prilosec OTC, any size $3/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6

Pantene Products, any excluding trial size $1/2 (7-31-10) SS-6/13
Pantene products, any excluding trial size $1/2 (7-31-10) PG-7/4
Pantene Styler, Treatment or Hairspray, any $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4

Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl, ay 18 ct. or higher $2/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4
Tampax, any 18 ct or higher $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6
Tampax, any 18 ct. or higher $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4

Tide Detergent, any size $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4

Tide Stain Release, any $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4
Tide Stain Release, any size $1/1 (7-31-10) PG-6/6

Final Price: $6.49-$8.49

Bounty Towels or Napkins, any .25/1 (7-31-10) PG-7/4

Final Price $8.99

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