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PYP has recently launched a few Facebook groups to aid in sharing deals on a more local level.  If you live in one of these areas,  be sure to become a Fan!  We also recommend becoming a fan of PinchingYourPennies.com on Facebook, for lots of great national and online deals. We’re closing in on 20,000 fans!

California Shopping Secrets Facebook group Northern and Southern California deals
Colorado Shopping Secrets Facebook group Colorado deals
Idaho Shopping Secrets Facebook group Idaho deals
Nevada Shopping Secrets Facebook group Nevada deals
Oregon Shopping Secrets Facebook group Oregon deals
Utah Shopping Secrets Facebook group Utah deals
Washington Shopping Secrets Facebook group Washington deals
Wyoming Shopping Secrets Facebook group Wyoming deals
SavingMoneyinAZ.com Facebook group – Arizona deals

PinchingYourPennies.com Facebook group – mostly national and online deals.

1. 50% off Ramada Hotel Bookings!

Book between January 19-26, 2010.
Stays need to be completed by April 30th, 2010.
Hotels in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Link to deal discussion

2. Laura Ashley Girls Dresses $9.99 plus $6 shipping! at Macys.com

Link to Deal Discussion

3. Offer has ended.  Annual White Sale at Smartbargains.com! 1000TC Egyptian Cotton Single-Ply Sheet Set for $59.99!!

Link to Deal Discussion

4. 50 yards of Personalized Organza Ribbon FREE at Thingsremembered.com!! Just pay shipping!

Link to deal discussion

5. Free chips and Queso with purchase of entree at Chili’s when you join Chili’s E-mail Club!

Link to sign up

6. Pepsi/Frito Lay deal at Walgreens! Spend $20 on Pepsi, Doritos, Lays, and Tostitos and receive a $10 checkout coupon for your next purchase!!

Link to Walgreens List

7. Bountiful Baskets Produce Co-op. Receive about $50 of grocery store quality produce for less than $20!!

Link to Discussion

8. The Community Food Co-op of Utah. Offers both meat and produce shares! Prices rang from $10 to $24

Link to discussion

9. Join PYP’s facebook groups and find out about the latest, hottest deals!! Join both these groups to hear about both Utah and National deals!

PYP Facebook Link

Utah Shopping Secrets Facebook Link

Free Cream of Wheat Sample

Free Barbara’s Bakery Organic Cereals Sample

Get Coupon for Free Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt

Free uni-ball Jetstream(TM) Retractable pen – First 10,000 per day thru April 2010

Free Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer Sample

Click HERE for the Grocery Smarts shopping list for Idaho, and HERE for the Grocery Smarts shopping list for Utah.  The General Mills promo is near the bottom of the list.

General Mills Promo: Save $5.00 instantly when you spend $20 on these participating products.
Prices shown are BEFORE/AFTER $5.00 instant discount. Discount is essentially 25% per item.

 Nature Valley granola bars are $2.50 before instant discount.
Betty Crocker fruit snacks are $2.00 before instant discount.

Scenario:
Purchase 5 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks for $10.00
Use 2 1.00/2 printables from this link, and 1 .40/1 printable from this link. (.40/1 coupon only valid on fruit shapes.) (.50/2 coupon also available at this link.)
Purchase 4 Nature Valley Granola bars for $10.00
Use 2 1.00/2 printables from this link.  (.40/1 also available at this link.)
Subtotal – $20.00
Get $5 off instantly at checkout.
Get a checkout coupon for $3.50 off anything in your next shopping order.
Get a checkout coupon for $2.50 off anything in your next shopping order.
Final price is essentially $4.60 for 9 items.

Catalina offer details: 

*Buy Nature Valley Granola Bars
Purchase between 12/28/09 – 1/24/10
Buy (3) & Get $1.50
Buy (4) & Get $2.50
Buy (5 or more) & Get $3.50

*General Mills
Betty crocker fruit snacks
Purchase between 12/28-1/24/10
Buy 3 get $1.50
Buy 4 get $2.50
Buy 5 or more get 3.50 OYNO
Fruit Shapes, Fruit By the Foot,
Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit Stickerz

Task Force 8-Piece Starter Tool Set
Item #: 314845 | Model #: 61603
Was $9.98
Now: $4.98
(Save 50% thru 01/31/2010)
Use coupon code FREESHIP for FREE shipping!

Task Force 37-Piece Socket and Screwdriver Set
Item #: 314844 | Model #: 61456
Was $9.98
Now: $4.98
(Save 50% thru 01/31/2010)
Use coupon code FREESHIP for FREE shipping!

Task Force 9-Piece Precision Tool Set
Item #: 314846 | Model #: 53593
Was $9.98
Now: $4.98
(Save 50% thru 01/31/2010)
Use coupon code FREESHIP for FREE shipping!

Task Force 4-Piece Tape Measure Combo
Item #: 314837 | Model #: 61170
Was: $12.98
Now: $4.98
(Save 61% thru 01/31/2010)
Use coupon code FREESHIP for FREE shipping!

Kobalt Quick-Change Folding Lock-Back Knife with Bits
Item #: 314836 | Model #: 53931
Was: $14.98
Now: $4.98
(Save 66% thru 01/31/2010)
Use coupon code FREESHIP for FREE shipping!

I discovered this deal yesterday on Olay Regenerist at Walgreens! I was wanting to get these at Rite Aid (since they work for the P&G promo going on there right now) but my store was out. Instead I got them at Walgreens. Here is how it works:

Buy 2 Olay Regenerist cleansers (they were $7.29 each at my store)

• Use (2) Olay Regenerist or Definity Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, any except trial size $3/1 (2-28-10) PG-1/17
• Pay $8.58 out of pocket
• Then submit for the $15 Olay Regenerist Rebate
• Final Price after rebate: $6 overage!

Have you found a place to get a deal on the Regenerist rebate yet? You have to make your purchase by January 24th, so don’t delay!

Buy one, get one FREE box of Sunbelt Granola Bars

Link to printable coupon (from their Facebook page)
Expire 2/18/10

Store Locations (Smith’s, Walmart, Assoc. Foods, etc.)

Just one of the awesome tools here at PYP…ready-made shopping lists.  We scour grocery ads to find the best deals at many of your favorite stores, and match them with available coupons.   Check the list below and see if you find your favorite store!

Click here to sign up for Chili’s email club and receive a coupon valid for a free Chips & Queso.

Buy a dozen donuts at Krispy Kreme and receive 12 Free Valentine’s Cards.  Each card contains a coupon valid for a Free Donut.  Click here for a list of participating stores.

Dirty Dorm Clean Up Kit
Item#B0027I4ALS
List: $50.00
Now: $12.50
Save: $37.50 (75%)
+ Free shipping on $50

Kit includes Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 2-pk., Swiffer starter kit, Bounty basic white paper towel roll, 19-oz. Dawn lavender dishwashing liquid, 50-oz. Tide 2x liquid laundry detergent, 80-ct. Bounce outdoor fresh dryer sheets, 9.7-oz. Febreze spring and renewal air affects spray.

To Your Health Wellness Kit
Item#B0027I2E7K
List: $50.00
Now: $12.50
Save: $37.50 (75%)
+ Free shipping on $50

Kit includes 12 caplets of Vicks DayQuil with Vitamin C, 8-oz. bottle of Pepto Bismol liquid, Oral-B toothbrush with medium bristles, 4-oz. Crest ProHealth mint toothpaste, Glide whitening floss with Scope, Crest ProHealth mouthwash, Puffs Plus tissue cube (60 two-ply sheets) and PUR 2-stage CR 6000 oval pitcher.

Big Man on Campus Grooming Kit
Item#B0027I6AZM
List: $50.00
Now: $12.50
Save: $37.50 (75%)
+ Free shipping on $50

Kit includes 6.2-oz. Crest Scope mint toothpaste, 44-mL Scope mint mouthwash, Oral-B 40 soft bristle toothbrush, 12-oz. deep cleaning shampoo, 11.5-oz. hydrating conditioner, styling gel mess constructor, 6-oz. styling gel flex, 7-oz. Fusion Hydra moisturizing gel, Fusion razor, 2.6-oz. Gillette clear shield invisible solid antiperspirant and 8.4-oz. Gillette dry skin hydrator and body wash

Pretty Fabulous Beauty Kit
Item#B0027I80IC
List: $50.00
Now: $12.50
Save: $37.50 (75%)
+ Free shipping on $50

Kit includes Oral-B 40 soft bristle toothbrush, 6.2-oz. Crest Scope mint toothpaste, 44-mL Scope mouthwash, 2.7-oz. Secret solid powder fresh deodorant, 4-oz. Olay Complete All Day UV lotion, Cover Girl Lash Blast black mascara, 10-oz. Olay Body Butter Ribbons body wash, 22-oz. Herbal Essence Volume Body shampoo and conditioner, Venus Embrace razor and 7-oz. Satin Care shave gel.

Target.com LINK

Ronco Dehydrator
Item No. WW22-52896
WAS $39.99
Now Only $29.99
+ Ships FREE
+ $2.99 order processing
– additional $10 off with code G5C4-4721
= $22.98 shipped

HeartlandAmerica.com LINK

Freezing vegetables usually requires blanching in boiling water, cooking, or steam blanching prior to freezing. After blanching, cool in ice water for 1 1/2 times the blanching time.
Start counting your blanching time as soon as the vegetable is placed in hot water or a steamer. Use the best quality freezer bags or containers to prevent freezer burn. I use my Food Saver. Squeeze as much air as possible from your bags before freezing. You can stack bags in a box before putting into the freezer. Make sure you label your bags with the vegetable name and the date. Use the vegetables within 8-12 months.

These are the blanching times for vegetables that I have previously frozen.:

Asparagus – Blanch medium stalks 3 minutes; large stalks 4 minutes

Bean Pods – Blanch 3 minutes

Broccoli/Cauliflower – Remove tough leaves; Remove ends; Slice stalks lengthwise; blanch 3 minutes or steam 5 minutes

Brussels sprouts – Soak in salt brine* for ½ hour; Blanch small for 2 minutes; medium for 4 minutes; large for 5 minutes

Cabbage – Blanch wedges for 3 minutes; shredded for 1 ½ minutes

Carrots – Trim, wash and scrape the carrots; dice or slice them; blanch for 2 minutes

Corn on the Cob – Blanch small ears 7 minutes; medium 9 minutes; large 11 minutes

Herbs – Wash and drain, but don’t blanch; wrap sprigs or leaves in foil, or seal in a plastic bag; put inside a carton or glass jar in your freezer

Peas – Green 1 ½ minutes; Sugar Pods, Blanch for 1 ½ to 3 minutes depending on size; Remove the strings from pods before blanching.

Green and Red Peppers – Cut in two and remove seeds; Blanch halved peppers 3 ½ minutes – these work great for stir fry or fajitas.

Squash – Wash, cut into pieces, remove seeds, and bake until tender; After cooling, scoop out the pulp from the rind and freeze

Potatoes – Don’t freeze well unless prepared as food first, such as French fries, hash browns; for new potatoes, wash and scrape skins off, then blanch 4 minutes for very small up to 10 minutes for very large – eat frozen new potatoes within one month for best flavor and texture

Zucchini/Yellow Squash– Cut into pieces, then blanch for 3 minutes

Tomatoes – Wash and core your tomatoes; cut them up; Don’t blanch, cook until soft

When I have an abundance of avocado I make guacamole and then just freeze it. Make sure you add lemon or lime juice to help minimize darkening.

Here is the link to my post on freezing fruit for storage.