2010 Ultimate Blog Party

It's party time! Let me introduce myself for anyone who may be visiting my blog for the first time!

My name is Candace and I live in a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois with my husband and two children.

Adam and I have been married for a little over seven years. We relocated to Illinois from Omaha, Nebraska in 2005.

L is three and is a blast. She loves to sing and dance and ask questions CONSTANTLY. She loves to read books and is very interested in the world around her. School is a lot of fun for her and she loves to be on the go!

Z was born in August 2009, and is 8 months old. He is a mommy's boy!!! He studies strangers long and hard and either greats them with a smile or a terrified scream. He is very content to sit and play on his own, but does enjoy having his big sister around to entertain him.

I started this blog in the fall of 2009 when I discovered how much I could save on everyday items by using coupons and deals, and wanted to share what I know with everyone I know! I have been able to use the savings to make it possible for me to not have to go back to work after Z was born. It has been GREAT! I love having projects, and couponing is a never ending one! I have been able to cut my family's grocery budget in half in just a few short months.

So, that's a little about me. I would love to answer any questions that anyone might have, so feel free to leave me a comment! And don't forget to introduce yourself!

Here are the prizes that I would be interested in winning: 7, 15, 31, 32, 37, 39, 49 & 52!

FREE Seventh Generation Products after Rebate

As I have said before, I LOVE rebates. They are a great way to "earn" a little extra cash on products that I would be buying anyway. Here is a scenario of how to get 3 Seventh Generation products for free at Target!


Buy 3 Seventh Generation 35 ct wipes @ $2.99 ea at Target.

Use 3 $1/1 Seventh Generation Disinfecting Product (Spray or Wipes) here or here. You may need access to two computers, but I was able to print 3 from one computer.

Use $1/1 Seventh Generation Target coupon

= $4.97 out of pocket. Submit for $5 rebate for a money maker of $0.03!

Free Food Friday 4-9-10

Free Food Friday is back! Hope you're able to get out this weekend to enjoy some free stuff!!

Auntie Anne's Pretzels - Sign up for "pretzel perks" and receive a coupon for a free pretzel every month!

Baker's Square - FREE pie on Wednesdays with any purchase!

Buffalo Wild Wings - Buy 8 boneless wings, get 4 FREE OR Buy 6 traditional wings, get 6 FREE OR $5/$25 food purchase. Valid through 4/25.

Corner Bakery - FREE coffee when you "Connect at the Corner" through 4/26.

Einstein Bros. - FREE bagel on Fridays until 11 a.m. through 5/19.

Ruby Tuesday - B1G1 entree when you sign up for their "So Connected" club

Steak n Shake - Kids eat free all weekend!

Sweet Tomatoes - Sign up for Club Veg to receive monthly coupons.

White Castle - B1G1 A1 Slider through 4/24.

Be sure to check out my growing list of Kid Freebies as well!

Meijer Sales - 4/8-4/14

Here are some Meijer deals that you may be interested in:

Barilla Pasta $0.89 - Use $1/3 Meijer Mealbox = $2.67/3 or $0.56 each

Teddy Grahams $2 - Use $1/2 Meijer Mealbox = $3 for 2 or $1.50 each

V8 V Fusion Juice $2.50 - Use 2 $1/1 here & $1/2 Meijer Mealbox = $1.98 for 2

Contadina Tomato Sauce $0.49 - Use $0.75/3 here & 3 $0.25/1 Meijer Mealbox = 3 for FREE! Hurry on this one...the Meijer coupon expires tomorrow! I had to have my cashier enter the Meijer ones manually because they didn't come off automatically for some reason.

Target Matchups

Here are a few more Target match-ups that you might be interested in:

7th Generation Wipes 35-ct $2.99
Use $1/1 here & $1/1 Target coupon here = $0.99

Earth's Best Organic Baby Cereal - $2.34
Use $0.55/1 here & $0.75/1 Target Baby Mailer exp 5/13 = $1.09

Velveeta Cups - $0.99
Use B1G1 here = $0.99 for 2

GE CFL Lightbulb - $2.99
Use $1/1 here & $2/1 Target coupon here = FREE!

Buffalo Wild Wings - $5/$25 & FREE Wings

Now through 4/25, you can get $5 off your food purchase of $25 or more at Buffalo Wild Wings! Print the coupon here.

You can also print a coupon for Buy 6 Traditional Wings, Get 6 FREE here & Buy 8 Boneless Wings get 4 FREE here.

I see a trip to Buffalo Wild Wings in our future. It's L's favorite place to eat. She LOVES their mac & cheese!

FREE Bagel at Einstein Bros.

Now through May 22, you can enjoy a FREE bagel every Friday at Einstein Bros. Bagels! Print the coupon here. It will also print a coupon that will get you a bagel, shmear & coffee for $2 on Tuesdays through 5/19!