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Synovate: Earn Prizes for Taking Surveys
Zulily Valentine’s Day Items for as little as $4.99
Target Daily Deals: Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Kroger Deals: 1/10-1/16/11
Groupon Daily Deals: (1/11/2011) Everyday Source, Indi, Livemocha, Nature’s Prime Organics + More
New Savings with Cellfire.com
Staples Deals: Get $10 or $20 Back On Ink & Toner Purchases
Kroger Note

Synovate: Earn Prizes for Taking Surveys

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 01:42 PM PST

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Zulily Valentine’s Day Items for as little as $4.99

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 01:00 PM PST

Zulily has some adorable Valentine’s Day items available on their site today for as little as $4.99. I see decorations, hand towels, bibs, window decals and more. Check it out here.

Also be sure to use coupon code: GA8967 to save $5 on a $50 purchase.

Zulily is a daily deals site that offers up fun items for both mom and kids. I have been using Zulily for the past several months and have scored some great deals. I especially love that many of the items they offer are unique and are great for gifts! Learn more and sign up here.

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Target Daily Deals: Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 08:00 AM PST

Get a these Sterling Silver Mini Diamond Accent Hoop Earrings on Target’s Daily Deals page today (1/11/2011) ONLY for just $14.99.

An added plus is that Target Daily Deals always ship FREE.

Check out all of Target’s Daily Deals here.

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Kroger Deals: 1/10-1/16/11

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 07:58 AM PST

Here is a list of the best deals that I see at Kroger this week. Please note that I use a Central Ohio ad when compiling these deals, and that coupons up to $0.99 are doubled at my store. Be sure to check your local ad to confirm deals and coupon doubling rules in your area.

NOTE: Find more information about shopping at Kroger, including information about eCoupons (Cellfire, P&G eSaver, Kroger.com, Upromise and Shortcuts) plus more on my new Kroger Resources/FAQs page here.

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS

10 Item Frozen Mega Event: Buy 10 Participating Items, get $5 Off Instantly at Check Out. Prices below assume you are buying 10 items and receiving the discount. Please see your ad/store for more participating items.

Lean Cuisine Entrees – $1.64/ea
Use $1/3 Lean Cuisine 12/22/2010 All You Jan 2011 (exp 2/28/2011)
Final Price = $1.31/ea

Lean Cuisine Market Creations Entrees – $1.64/ea
Use $1/2 Lean Cuisine Market Creations 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/3/2011)
Final Price = $1.14/ea

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers – $1.79/ea
Use $0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
Use $0.50/2 Green Giant Vegetables 9/1/2010 Weight Watchers Sep 2010 (exp 3/1/2011)
Load a $0.50/2 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 12/4/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/27/2011)
Final Price = $1.29/ea

Hot or Lean Pockets – $1.64/ea

Tombstone Pizza – $2.49/ea

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels – $1.79/ea
Use $0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries
Use $0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 3/26/2011)
Use $0.75/3 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 3/26/2011)
Final Price = $1.29/ea

Boca Meatless Entrees – $ 2.49/ea
Use $1/2 Boca Meatless Product 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 2/27/2011)
Use $1/2 Boca Meatless Product
Final Price = $1.99/ea

Tyson Chicken (20-29 oz bag) – $4.99/ea
Use $1/1 Tyson Frozen Chicken Srips 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Use $1/1 Tyson Grilled and Ready Chicken Breast Fillet 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Final Price = $3.99/ea

Weight Watchers Frozen Treats – $2.99/ea
Use $0.75/1 Weight Watchers Frozen Novelties 12/22/2010 All You Jan 2011 (exp 2/28/2011)
Final Price = $1.49/ea

Totino’s Pizza Rolls (40 ct) – $2.79/ea
Use $0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks
Use $0.40/2 Totino’s Rolls Snacks 8/8/2010 GM Insert (exp 12/31/2020)
Final Price = $2.39/ea

Pillsbury Savorings – $2.79/ea
Use $1/2 Pillsbury Savorings Product 12/5/2010 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
Use $1/2 Pillsbury Savorings Products 11/14/2010 GM Insert (exp 2/5/2011)
Use $1/2 Pillsbury Savorings Products
Final Price = $2.29/ea

GROCERY

Amick Farms Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – $1.97/lb

Smithfield or Sugardale Ham – $0.88/lb

Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Cocktail Smokies = $3/ea
Use $0.75/2 Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies 12/5/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/22/2011)
Use $1/1 Hillshire Farm Cocktail Links 12/22/2010 All You Holiday 2010 (exp 1/31/2011)
Use $0.75/2 Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage Products
Final Price = $2-$2.25/ea

Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat (8-9 oz) – $3/ea
Use $0.55/1 Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat 1/9/2011 RP Insert (exp 2/12/2011)
Use $1/1 Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat
Use $1/2 Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat 1/9/2011 RP Insert (exp 2/12/2011)
Final Price = $1.90-$2.50/ea

Bob Evans Home Fries or Hash Browns – $2/ea

Bob Evans Brown N Serve Sausage Links – $2/ea

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage (Rolls, Cooked Links, Patties or Crumbles) – $2.50/ea
Use $1/1 Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles 12/22/2010 All You Holiday 2010 (exp 1/31/2011)
Use $1/1 Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles
Use $1.50/2 Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls 10/10/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Use $1/2 Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls 10/10/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/30/2011)
Use $1/1 Jimmy Dean Product
Final Price = $1.50-$2/ea

Dannon Yogurt (Activia, DanActive, Danimals + More) – $1.99/ea
Use $1/1 Dannon Activia Yogurt or Desserts 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 2/6/2011)
Use $1/1 Dannon DanActive Yogurt 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 2/28/2011)
Use $0.55/1 Dannon DanActive
Use $0.50/1 Dannon Light & Fit
Final Price = $0.89-0.99/ea

Pure Protein Bars – $1/ea
Use $1/1 Pure Protein Product
Use B1G1 Pure Protein Bars 1/9/2011 RP Insert (exp 2/20/2011)
Load a $1/2 Pure Protein Bars 1/8/2011 Kroger eCoupon on to your Kroger card
Final Price = FREE-$0.50/ea

Vitaminwater – $1/ea
Use B1G1 Vitaminwater or Vitaminwater Zero
Final Price = $0.50/ea

Quaker Instant Oatmeal – $1.99/ea
Use $1/1 Quaker Instant Oatmeal or Oats 1/2/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Use $1/ Quaker Oatmeal Varieties – not working for some people
Final Price = $0.99/ea

Barilla Pasta – $1/ea
Use $1/2 Barilla Plus Pasta 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/7/2011) (if included – ad shows blue boxes so not sure)
Use $0.55/1 Barilla Plus Pasta 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/7/2011)
Use $0.75/2 Barilla Plus Pasta 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/7/2011)
Final Price = FREE-$0.50 if Barilla Plus Pasta is included in the sale

M&M’s Valentines Candy (11-12 oz) – $2.79/ea
Use $1/2 Mars Valentine’s Day Products
Final Price = $2.29/ea when you buy 2

General Mills Cereal, Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks – $2.49/ea
Get a FREE Cinnamon Burst Cheerios or Cinnamon Chex WYB 3 Participating General Mills Products
Use $1/2 General Mills Cereals Varieties
Use $0.75/1 General Mills Cheerios Cereals
Use $1/3 General Mills Cereals 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/12/2011)
Use $0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars
Use $0.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nut Clusters 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
Use $0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
$0.40/1 Fiber One Chewy Bars 1/2/2011 GM Insert (exp 2/26/2011)
Or load these eCoupons onto your card
Use $0.55/1 General Mills Cheerios Cereal 12/18/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 2/27/2011)
Use $0.55/1 General Mills Lucky Charms Cereal 12/28/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/24/2011)
Use $1/1 General Mills Chex Cereal 12/4/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/27/2011)
Use $0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars 12/28/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/24/2011)
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 12/28/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/24/2011)
Use $0.50/1 Fiber One Chewy or 90 Calorie Bars 12/28/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/24/2011)
Final Price = $0.99-$1.66/ea
Note: Get $1 toward your next purchase WYB 3 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (expires 1/23/10); Get up to $3.50 toward your next purchase WYB Nature Valley & Fiber One Bars. Details here.

Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin (6 pk) – $2.99/ea
Use $1/2 Jell-O Gelatin, Pudding or Mousse Snacks
Use $0.60/1 Jell-O Gelatin, Pudding or Mousse Snacks 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 2/9/2011)
Use $0.60/2 Jell-O Pudding, Gelatin or Mousse Snacks 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 2/9/2011)
Final Price = $1.79-$2.49/ea

Old El Paso Taco Shells (8-12 ct) – $1.99/ea
Use $0.60/2 Old El Paso Products
Load a $0.50/1 Kroger eCoupon on to your Kroger card
Final Price = $1.39-1.49/ea

PERSONAL CARE

Colgate Toothpaste – $1/ea
Use $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 1/22/2011)
Use $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 12/22/2010 All You Jan 2011 (exp 2/28/2011)
Final Price = FREE

Stayfree Pads (14-24 ct) – $2.49/ea
Use $1/1 Stayfree Product
Use B1G1 Stayfree Products 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Use $1/1 Stayfree Product 11/7/2010 RP Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Final Price = $1.25-$1.49/ea

Huggies Diapers (jumbo pk) – $8.99/ea
Use$3/2 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
Load a $3/2 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers 1/8/2011 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/31/2011)
Final Price = $7.49/ea

HOUSEHOLD

Xtra Laundry Detergent (62 oz) – $2.50/ea
Use $1/1 Xtra Laundry Detergent
Final Price = $1.50/ea

Downy Fabric Softener (52-60 loads) – $4.99/ea
Use $0.25/1 Downy Liquid or Sheets 12/26/2010 P&G Insert (exp 1/31/2011)
Load $0.50/1 Downy Liquid or Sheets 12/28/2010 Kroger eCoupon (exp 1/29/2011)
Final Price = $4.49/ea

What did I miss? Please feel free to leave a comment sharing any deals you find at Kroger this week!

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Groupon Daily Deals: (1/11/2011) Everyday Source, Indi, Livemocha, Nature’s Prime Organics + More

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 06:46 AM PST

Here are a few of my favorite national Groupon deals for today. All deals listed below are available to anyone – regardless of where you live, unless otherwise noted.

HOT! In Chicago and St. Louis you can get $20 worth of electronic accessories from EverydaySource.com for just $10. The reason this is such a good deal? You can use this Groupon on ink purchases. Shipping is free.

In Cincinnati you can get one Rock-It Portable Vibration Speaker System for just $20 from OrigAudio.

In Portland you can get a 1-month online language course from Livemocha for just $10. Choose from Spanish, French, German or Italian.

In Boston you can get $75 worth of home-delivered organic food from Nature’s Prime Organic Foods for just $35.

Also in Boston you can get a 2011 wall calendar: “An Illustrated Look at the Year Ahead” from The Economist for just $14.

In Grand Rapids you can get $155 worth of custom-fit jeans from Indi for just $85. Shipping is included.

In Minneapolis/St. Paul you can get $75 worth of wine from Barclay’s Wine for just $25.

In Denver you can get a 16×20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas for just $45 from Canvas on Demand. Shipping is included.

In Fresno you can get $50 worth of mineral cosmetics and accessories from Pur Element Cosmetics for just $25.

In Hartford you can get $30 worth of sweets and more from Mrs. Beasley’s for just $15. Shipping is included.

In Pittsburgh you can get $40 worth of gourmet brownie and cookie gifts from Fairytale Brownies for just $20. Groupon can be used towards shipping.

In Sioux Falls you can get $10 worth of notepads and planners for just $5 from LobotoME.

In Charleston you can get 1 “Big Wall Graphic” panoramic wall mural from Larger Than Life Prints for just $35. Shipping included.

In Las Vegas you can get $115 worth of keepsake books from Photobook America for just $35.

Locally, in Columbus and the surrounding counties you can get a 1-year classic membership to AAA for just $27.

View all of these offers and more here.

Groupon Girl also does a great round up on her site here.

Please note that you can purchase deals in any city. Just be sure to read the fine print to see if the in-store Groupons are limited to a specific store. Online deals tend to be available all over the country – for example, you can buy The Nutty Guys Groupon in any city and use it for yourself because it is for their website. Leave a comment if you have any questions and I’ll do my best to help!

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New Savings with Cellfire.com

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:32 AM PST

Today Cellfire.com updated their list of e-coupons! Cellfire e-coupons can be used at the entire Kroger Family of stores*, ShopRite and Giant Eagle stores.

The following coupons can be clipped through 1/24/10 and expire 2/7/10:

PB Toaster Strudel® Save $0.50
when you buy TWO any flavor/variety Pillsbury® Toaster Strudel® Pastries.

Totinos Party Pizza Save $0.60
when you buy THREE any flavor/variety Totinos® Crisp Crust Party Pizza® Products.

Just for One® Save $0.50
when you buy any variety Green Giant® Just for One® vegetables.

PB Sweet Rolls Save $0.40
when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls.

PB Refrig’d Grands! Save $0.30
when you buy TWO any size/variety Refrigerated Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits.

PB Italian Meal Brd Save $0.40
when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Italian Meal Breads (Includes any Loaves, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, and Pizza Crust).

Totinos Pizza Rolls Save $0.40
when you buy TWO PACKAGES any flavor/variety Totino’s® Rolls Snacks.

PB Cookie Dough Save $1
when you buy TWO PACKAGES any variety Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cookie Dough.

Progresso® Soups Save $0.50
when you buy TWO CANS any flavor Progresso® Soups.

BC Fruit Snacks Save $0.50
when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety Betty Crocker® Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot®, Fruit Gushers® OR Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snacks.

Fiber One® Chewy Bar Save $0.50
when you buy ONE BOX any flavor Fiber One® Chewy Bars OR Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars.

BC Cookie Mix Save $0.40
when you buy ONE POUCH any flavor 17.5 OZ. OR LARGER Betty Crocker® Cookie Mix.

Gardetto’s Snack Mix Save $0.50
when you buy any flavor 8 OZ. OR LARGER Gardetto’s® Snack Mix.

Kix® cereal Save $0.75
when you buy any ONE BOX Kix® cereal listed: Kix®, Berry Berry Kix®, Honey Kix®.

Cheerios® Cereal Save $0.55
when you buy ONE BOX Original Cheerios® cereal (the one in the yellow box).

Golden Grahams® Save $0.75
when you buy ONE BOX Golden Grahams® cereal.

Chex Mix® or Snacks Save $0.50
when you buy TWO any flavor 4.5 OZ. OR LARGER Chex Mix® OR Chex® 100 Calorie Snack.

BC Cake Mix/Frosting Save $0.50
when you buy BOTH Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® Cake Mix AND Betty Crocker® Ready to Spread Frosting (any flavors/varieties).

PB Holiday Cookies Save $1
when you buy any TWO Pillsbury® Refrigerated Holiday Cookies.

Yoplait® Fiber One® Save $1
when you buy any flavor Yoplait® Fiber One® Yogurt Multipacks.

GG Valley Fresh Stmrs Save $0.50
when you buy TWO any variety Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen vegetables.

Yoplait Kids Zone Save $0.75
when you buy TWO any flavor Yoplait® products listed: Yoplait® Go-GURT® Yogurt, Yoplait® Trix® Multipack Yogurt, Yoplait® Splitz(TM) Yogurt.

Cortaid® Save $2
on any Cortaid® Anti-itch product.

Select Harvest® Soup Save $1
on any two (2) can, microwavable bowl or Healthy Request® varieties of Campbell’s® Select Harvest® soup.

You can sign up and start adding coupons to your shoppers card here.

Cellfire.com is a service that offers savings on groceries, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. You can get access to and use offers from your PC and/or mobile phone. That means that you don't have to be a Kroger shopper to use Cellfire.com. Check out the FAQs at Cellfire.com for more info.

* Kroger family of stores include: Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Fry's, Gerbes, Hilander, JayC Food Stores, King Soopers, Owen's, Pay Less, QFC, Ralphs, Scott's Food & Pharmacy, and Smith's Food & Drug Stores.

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Staples Deals: Get $10 or $20 Back On Ink & Toner Purchases

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 08:08 PM PST

Staples is having an ink and toner sale right now. There are 2 separate deals going on. Since ink deals don’t seem to happen often, I thought I would mention this sale:

Through 1/15/2011 get a $20 Prepaid VISA card via Easy Rebate when you buy 2 of the same HP Toner Cartridges.
Through 1/22/2011 get a $10 Prepaid VISA card via Easy Rebate when you purchase $40 worth of ANY ink.

Find more details about these offers on the Staples site here.

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Kroger Note

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 07:59 PM PST

Finally got them posted here.

I can’t remember the last time I have been this late with my Kroger coupon match ups, but I made a deal with myself that I would get a normal amount of sleep in the new year and I’m sticking to it!

Look for my Kroger match ups to be posted sometime tomorrow (Tuesday 1/10/11).

Thanks for your patience!

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