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I would love to hear from you and receive any deals you find or ideas for posts. I’ll be sure to credit you in the post.
Email me at kelly (at) faithfulprovisions (dot) com.
If you have a question, a great post idea, find a deal, or put together a deal scenarios please send it to me, I’d love to hear from you! I can’t promise it will get posted or acted upon, but I appreciate each request.
Thanks for reading!
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Hey Kelly,
Just wanted to say thank you for this blog site! It has already helped me cut down on my grocery bill. And I have a number of girls I work with and it has helped us all start saving money!!
Thanks!!!
Michelle
I love your blog! Is there a local coupon class in the works for November?
I would like to attend the class on Jan. 20th.
How do you retreive coupons from SS from dates that are not current. I saw that Kraft mayo had a coupon on 1/18 but when I went to SS there was not one listed.I am still new at this and trying to pass it on to ladies at my church but I don’t know how to find the best coupons. Thanks for doing this it has already helped my family
Jane Franks
Free Hillshire Farm Deli Select Cracked Black Pepper Turkey Breast — Picked up some lunch meat yesterday at Kroger and to my surprise with a mail in rebate this 9oz tub of lunch meat will be FREE!!! Hooray — wanted to pass alone — one deal per address…
Do you suggest buying store brand verse manufacturer’s brand? What if I have a manufacturer’s coupon? Thanks!
Hi Kelly:
I was wondering if you ever do your grocery and or couponing workshops during the day. I have not been able to come to an everning one because of family scheduling conflicts, but I think a daytime one whild the kids are in school would be great- Just an idea- Thanks for an awesome site
Hollie
I am looking to try one on a Saturday morning. I am just not able to get a facility that doesn’t charge then. I find most moms can’t get childcare on weekdays and that is why I dont’ do those. If you have a big group that can, I would love to teach!
Kelly,
Well, here I am…finally able to see your site and it is awesome! Thanks for adding me and sending me info so I can see seeds you have sown. Have an incredile week in our Lord!
Gretchen
How “regional” are coupons? I was reviewing the match-up on your Home Page and several coupons you list, I didn’t have, or the $ was different. Examples: 3/15 SS No Reach Floss, 3/15 SS Reynolds Wrap Foil 55¢ vs 75¢. Does this happen frequently?
Thanks Kelly:
I am going to ask the ladies in our nneighborhood if they would like you to some one evening. We meet every month or so and like to do different things and several of us have heard about you. I am thinking we could easily get 20-30 there if not more… I will send you a note
Hollie
I noticed you have a “Store Coupon” section in your file. Why don’t you store these coupons within their product group? Is there an advantage I’m missing?
Hi Kelly,
I notice you said you would like reader input on insurance. My passion is to help people to understand their insurance…. I can help with Health insurance, Life, Home, auto and umbrella.
Let’s talk…. I need to learn about how to save on the cupons and I can help on the insurance part.
Regards,
Jeff Green 615-207-4123
Address:
Lafayette, TN 37083
I would love to invite you to host for your two workshops. Do you ever do a back to back?…. You are invited to Oasis Church in Lafayette. This would draw the northern middle area people who can not drive to Franklin and would also include northern KY counties who see you on 17 like myself.. Please give me a call at your convenience…615-666-7904 or cell 615-572-2892.
Thank You for your consideration! Carie
hi kelly
i wanted to know when you say the kraft coupons have been “reset”…i go to the link and it still tells me that print limit is reached. ideas?
thanks for a really helpful site!
nicolle
Kelly, my daughter lives in Franklin Tn. While I was visiting she was telling me about the website you are giving codes for redbox as well as coupon’s. I was wondering if there was a website that you know of in Salem SC Please reply to davgrandma@charter.net
Thanks Carleen Davenport
Hey Kelly-
Would you mind if I posted your whole wheat roll recipe on my site? They sound great! I always buy whole wheat rolls and put them on my Monday blogs, but I think my readers would enjoy a simple recipe on how to make the rolls themselves.
thanks!
Cindy
I am looking for teacher deals. WalMart use to give $25 gift cards to teachers at the beginning of the school year. They dont seem to do that anymore. Are there any pointers that someone could share.
Thanks
Hello all. I just wanted to say that a part of stock piling that I have really enjoyed is having food to share with others. When I used to buy food for one week at a time, it was stressful to me to have an unexpected guest at a meal time. I was always having to scramble to find enough food for all. I have been praying for months about the scripture verse 1 Peter 4:9. I wanted the Lord to show me how to be a gracious and hospitible hostess. I didn’t even put my prayer and stock piling together until yesterday when several friends stopped by my house all at the same time. I was so excited to be able to offer them a dilicious lunch from the freezer and my stock piled pantry items. What an answer to prayer!!!
I just did the meal planning and coupons for the first time and saved $12! I didnt’ notice that you had anything available for HEB- big chain in Texas?!
Hi! Are they still doing the free Redbox Monday codes?
LOVE your website!
It looks like the Free Redbox Codes are not around right now, oh well.
Love the new look of the blog!
Do you know anyone who has coupons for Fiber One CEREAL?
I love it and it’s expensive.
Go to the Coupons Page and scroll down to the coupon database links. Then just type in Fiber One and see what is there. This is how I look for specific coupons.
I love your site! Did you see that starting today, everyday from 4pm to 10pm, kids eat free at IHOP? It’s with the purchase of an adult meal of course but still a great deal for a mom of 4 like me! Have a great day and thanks for all you do!
I’m new to your site. Have you seen the Kashi coupons at http://www.kashi.com ?This is a big winner for my family.
The free photo offer for Walgreens today is free photo clings. You can pick from 11×17/two 8×10 or 4 5×7. Just pay for standard shipping which I believe is 5.99. The savings is $9.99. I have a new baby so we are always looking for cool picture items for the millions of pictures we have.
Whoops. Enter BEES at check out for the walgreens offer.
WILL, YOU BE IN THE LAFAYETTE AREA ANYTIME SOON?.
Just received my quarterly (Fall 09) Kraft Foods Food & Family magazine- Look for some good coupons inside- Oscar Meyer lunchables and deli meat, Tombstone pizza, Caprisun, Kool Aid, Kraft singles, Miracle whip, Nabisco crackers- and also Jello and Digorno! Plus it has good and inexpensive ideas for dinners, lunches, snacks. Great for back to school!
Saw your article in the Review Appeal – fun:) !
Thanks so much for all your useful advice. I use to just go to walmart! I spent so much money.I have a family of 6 and I was spending 1000.00 a month on food.I started going to the sells cutting coupons watching your deals you listed and now spend 600.00 a month.It has given the opportunity to stay at home more with my kids I can work one less shift a month because of my saving! Thanks so much. I have been working on a website to keep me organized with my recipes and menu planning if you ever need dinner ideas : itsdinnersomewhere.blogspot.com
Thanks so much
Stephanie Weber
hey kelly, i was wondering if you knew of a database of websites like yours for other parts of the country? thanks
I don’t know what city or state you live, I don’t know much about you at all. Just heard about your site from a friend who is into “couponing”. I’ve been doing it about 4 weeks now. Just wanted to tell you that even though I don’t know much about you……YOU are my new HERO! What a great service you provide for us busy moms out here. For the 1st time in my life, I LOVE going to the grocery store and hearing the total bill. I’ve been saving from 51 to 73% every week over the last month. THANKS for what you do. On days you might wonder “why” you put all the work into your website…..think about me and the thousands like me who sincerely appreciate YOU. You ARE the woman!
I just love your website! So glad a friend told me about it!
Elizabeth
Nashville
hi! just starting this whole thing! I am quite overwhelmed but determined to try. I have taken your classes (twice!) but still struggle…
anyway, is there an easy way to match up what publix has on sale and coupons, – to what recipes (easy ones) I can use that same week? I looked at your weekly menu this week but didn’t really understand.
I just dont’ want to start buying stuff just b/c it’s on sale, and not use it!
help!
Saw your flash freeze idea about carrots in the kroger post…curious how you use this technique with fruit. Do you always use the fruit for smoothies? Or have you found other ways to use it like does it thaw well to just have a small fruit salad? My kids love fruit so finding it fresh and freezing it sounds good to me. Thanks!! Love the site, just found it!
just wanted to get e-mail for those that follow if you get a chance to answer…: )
was at the Brentwood Kroger on Franklin Rd today – they are doing triple coupons – they decided while i was in the store and another woman at the checkout told me….- it was a nice surprise…thought i’d pass the info on
thanks for your website….i’ve just gotten started couponing – it still takes me awhile in the stores and i have lots to learn but this is a great website!
Wanted to let you know that Fieldstone Farms is having their bi-annual entire neighborhood Garage Sale this Saturday 9/19 – thought you might want to pass it on to your readers
thanks
susannah
Do you know of any good diaper deals coming up? I’m almost out and have 2 in diapers!
Thanks
Hey Kelly,
Great website! I enjoy the recipes. Is there anyway that someone could mail me the Publix coupon books. I live in Kentuckiana. I make trips down there, occassionally, and would like to match coupons before I come down. They have really good sales, that we don’t have around here. I have some relatives in TN and they told me that these books are known to have man. coupons in them that I could use elsewhere. Anyway, if you could help me it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again. God Bless You!
I thought I would post this on another website. I need something for Seneca/Salem in South Carolina. Do you also post for coupons and great deals for this area. We have of course Walmart, B-lo and Ingles and Blooms grocery stores. Would really like to have something for those stores and any other things that are money saving. My daughter lives in Franklin Tn. and told me about this website.
Thanks carleen davenport
If you order things through the internet and bank with Bank of America, look at the “add it up” program. Ive gotten so much cash back on my purchase.
Just a quick note – Publix at Indian Lake in Hendersonville does not accept Target coupons?
Thanks.
Kelly,
I have asked God to bless you for your coupon ministry! I started “couponing” again a couple of months ago when my husband became so ill. I currently have to work outside my home and do the things my husband use to do around the house. I just simply do not have the time to devote to seeking good deals. You put them all in one basket for me. We thought he might loose his job due to his poor health. We both knew the Lord was whispering to us to put more effort into getting out of debt so if we were to loose his income we would not be so short each month. Long story short, the last two trips for grocery items have been HALF the cost at the register. I immediately knew it was a hug from God. I gave Him the glory and I want to give thanks to you. Again, kudos for your service.
For now, my husband is holding his own. We will know next month if he is to be put on the transplant list or not.
Please continue to keep me on your list! It is a TRUE blessing.
In His Grip,
Julie
Thanks so much for all the wonderful money-saving tips! I follow you on twitter and look forward to all your posts.
By the way, yesterday, as a result of Harris Teeter triple-coupons AND using my VIC card…I was able to save around $41 on my grocery bill!
I just wanted to let you know that the Kroger in Smyrna, TN on Lowry St. was not tripling coupons and knew nothing about it. I was a little upset but couldn’t do anything about it. I still did good with all the sales and coupons I had. Today I saved 45.50 and got lots of meat deals. People need to know this, go to Kroger after 1:00, but before school gets out….to the meat department they are marking everything down that is already on sale. I get the best deals on Wednesday. Thanks for your web site and God Bless you and your hard work. I love my coupons and my freebies but it is a lot of work and takes a lot of printer ink.
Hi Kelly,
One of my customers in Murfreesboro told me about your website. Both my wife and myself have become big fans. My wife is on a mission to reduce our family grocery bill to as close to 0.00 s possible. This is a big help!
I have a fairly new website called GodsGig.com. I would like it if you would allow us to add a link to Faithful Provisions.
Look forward to hearing back from you.
Blessings
Neal
Hi! I just love your site and the awesome deals that you post. Thank you so much for your hard work! I was looking through the Vons ad and I noticed that they’re having a triple coupons saving. If you bring in your manufacturer’s coupon, they’ll triple the savings! The fineprint states that some restrictions apply and to check your local store. I’m checking it out today:) Thanks again!
I was just in the Spring Hill Kroger and was not allowed to use a Publix store coupon. There is a sign posted at each register that says they will no longer accept competitors’ coupons. Do you know if this is now the policy of all Krogers? Thanks!
Hi Kelly,
I went to one of your classes and learned alot. I am saving about 50% of my grocery bill. However I am still spending too much. I mainly purchase items that are on sale and have a coupon for and I do stacking when I can. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get my total down further?
Thanks for your help.
Diana
Hi Kelly, I was in Publix a few days ago and ladychecking out in front of me had print out of all that week’s sales. She saved about 50%. I’m wondering if you know of a Publix website (or type site) that gives that list because it seems as though the circular can’t list every single item. Thanks in advance.
Tasha
Please let me know when you are having your next warehouse sale.
Thanks
Kelly,
Bellevue Florist is giving away a single pink rose to anyone that walks in the store during the month of October for breast cancer awarness month. Heather Mc Vay, owner, said they gave away 300 last year and hope to give away 500 this year.
Thanks,
Chris
I new to this and my sister has been filling me in on all the details. I have a suggestion…how about posting a “cheat sheet” with a listing on the details on each store (example: the day there ad normally come out and how long it last, if the double, triple coupons and up to what amount, etc.). You may already have this information listed on your site and I just haven’t came across it yet, but it would be helpful to have it in the “Getting Started” section.
Thanks for helping us save $$ for our families
Kelly,
Today I bought big pumpkins at Aldi today for $2.49!
Great find!
Jill Smith
Kelly, I still have not found a comment concerning the coupon savers for Salem/Seneca SC area. Please let me know if there are any coupon specials for Bi-Lo Walmart Ingles grocery stores. My paper does not carry any coupons.
Thanks,Carleen
Are there ever any problems with stores accepting the coupons we print? I notice that the fine print says “no copies.”
Amy – GREAT QUESTION!! You can “Print” coupons off the internet, but it is illegal to “copy” or photocopy them after you print them. I hope that helps!
Hey Kelly!
I just found a coupon for Near East products on their website. http://www.neareast.com, it’s 1.00 off 2 products. I love their couscous and it’s hard to find coupons for it.
Thanks for all you do to help us save money!!!
I have a couple of questions for the pros:
1. Can you use an internet coupon and coupon from the paper on the same item?
Only if one is a manuf and one a store coupon
2. Can you use two coupons for the same product if they are for different amounts off ( ex. $.55 cents off one and $1.00 off two?)
No, only one manuf and one store coupon per item.
3. Can you use two coupons if one is generic and one specifies. (ex. $.55 off spicy chex mix and $.50 and flavor chex)
No, same as 1 and 2
Also, I know Publix will accept competitors coupons. Anyone know of anyone else that takes them?
Thanks!!
Just curious: Why would it be so bad if you went vegetarian? Just thought it was an odd comment. Love your site. Hope to attend another seminar soon and bring some friends. Thanks for all you’ve done to help our family save while being able to give more to others.
Thanks so much for your time in providing this site-unemployed since Jan and really use the info you provide. Thank you for your willingness to serve.
Anything that I get and can’t use – I am donating.
Thank you so much for your site. God has been so faithful in providing for me and my family. I have been working for just over 1 year as a WAHM in Fort Worth, TX. My favorite site for match-ups has been http://www.survivingthestores.com. I added your Kroger Oct. 11-17 coupon matchups to the weekly coupon match-up list on her site because I thought it may be useful to others who visit her site. It was so helpful to me. Thank you!
Marie A.
Wife to Chad, Mom to Noah and ‘Omi, COO of our household
I was very surprised today when I was shopping at the McKays mill Publix. They did not let me use more than 1 coupon for more of the same items. It says on every coupon “Limit one coupon per purchase”. So if I want to buy 2 of the same items and I have coupons for both individually, I have to make 2 separate purchases! How in the world can you stockpile with that system? The lady at the cashier actually wanted me to make 8 purchases because I had 8 coupons for the same item. Is that correct?
Kelly- I have been following your blog for 6-7 months and I am saving lots of money. My sister lives in outside Memphis, TN and I was wondering if there is anyone blogging about deals in that area. How would I find out? Thanks!
Amy
Does anyone know where you can print Stouffers coupons?
Paula, I would check their website, usually manufacturers offer coupons through their email newsletters, or just call them and ask them to send you some!
i searched for a while and can not find two things.
one was how you flash freeze the peppers. i have a few in my fridge that need tending to.
the other was what to do with the pork loins. i have two and would like to have a plan for what to do with them. should i just freeze them for now?
thanks for any help.
Emily – My link here has my tips for flash freezing. I would freeze the pork tenderloins in their original vacuum seal packs (they are freezer friendly), then just unthaw as needed!
thanks so much for the link. i looked and looked. i am new to this but enjoying saving my family money. thanks again for helping us all be more of the proverbs 31 woman.
I wanted to say thanks for the seminar on Saturday in Murfreesboro. Me & and friend from church came. We both learned lots. I would love to come to the drugstore one and will if there is one on a Saturday. Thanks again.
Hi!
I wanted to thank you for all your helpo getting my grocery (and shopping in general) budget under control! Also I wanted to pass on to you the information for the $10 rebate for the new TinkerBell movie releasing tomorrow…
Disney.go.com/Tinkerbell is the basic link info. I’m kind of clueless how to send a link directly apparently…
Kelly,
Good to see you at the Connection Ceter at BBC on Monday. I am having problems down loading the software that is required to print off coupons. I have not had problems using the software I already use for my printer and don’t understand why this new software is required. I had tried to get it to work on three different computers and no luck. We need the coupon for Tinker Belle. Please help me. Thanks Bob
I have a great coupon for Sara Lee Lunch Meat, but can’t seem to find any store that carries it. Can anyone help me?
Kelly-
I don’t know whether anyone has mentioned this in a comment or not, and it’s not technically “couponing”, but it is a money saver. Some stores will give you a discount for using reusable grocery bags instead of their plastic ones.
In my area (Baton Rouge, LA) both Albertsons and Target will give you 5 cents back for every reusable bag you use. You do NOT have to use the ones they sell at their store. Any bag will work, even a regular tote bag from home (just make sure its sturdy enough to carry your groceries).
Also, the Albertson’s near my house offers 10% off your total bill on football game days if you are wearing your (LSU) team jersey (it has to be a football jersey, not just a team t-shirt).
Blessings!
Michelle
I noticed you could only do 10 mega items per Kroger transaction. Can you ring up two different orders on the same day using the same Kroger plus card?
I am sorry if I am on the wrong page but I do not know much about emailing. I have a question, my husbands work is slow and we are behind on our bills, I am living in so much fear, (I know I need to keep my faith) but I am so worried. I have 6 kids and I am not sure if I should leave them home with my teens as I work 2nd shift. I do not know where I should work, how long or what to do. I speak spanish and try to think of ways that I could use ths gift as a career. Please send me some words of wisdom. HAAAAAAAAAAAA I love to be here at home with all the kids, to do homework, cook , clean, and be together. My kids ages are 18,17,13,5,4,2. Thanks
I noticed most all of the coupons I print off the internet say “do not double or triple”. Do the stores actually not double them? Thank you for all you do!
Tina, it depends on the store. Most stores go ahead and double them, because that is THEIR discount, not from the manufacturer. However, I find that Harris Teeter DOES NOT DOUBLE or TRIPLE these.
I was wondering if you were going to be coming back to Murfreesboro anytime soon for a more indepth seminar. I attended the free seminar at Walter Hill Church of Christ and would love to have more info.
Sat., Nov. 7, 2009 is Home Depot’s workshop for children.
Hi just wondering if anybody has had trouble getting target coupons to scan. I just joined and was so excited to get my first great deal at Target. I downloaded the coupon bar thing and it was on the coupon but it would not scan at Target and they wouldn’t accept them. They said if they wouldn’t scan it was their policy that they didn’t take them. Help! I am so excited but don’t want to be disappointed again!
Are the Murfreesboro Kroger stores tripling coupons?
Christie – not sure about Murfreesboro, if you have Harris Teeter’s nearby chances are they might be. I would call first!
The newest savings book at Publix has a coupon for $1.00 off Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Kroger has it as part of their 10 for $10 deal right now, so its FREE!
I just have to say thank you so much for the tips on Krogers tripling coupons!! I went shopping last night to the Green Hills store and I spent $151 for $270 worth of groceries. WoW!! thats a savings of a little over $113. The only thing that was not noted is that they only tripled coupons for the first 20 coupons. So just to let everyone know if Krogers offers this again, only the first 20!!
Love your website. I know you’ve heard it, but I have to add my kudos. Couponing has become not only a money saving activity for my, but also a hobby that I love. The thrill of the hunt, accomplishment, the prize (s). I do well but struggle with where to donate, what to donate, etc. Is there a list of things and places to donate? I am in Franklin, TN.
Hi Kelley
You know I went to Target. Their price guarentee states “Match all local printed competitors ads. The * Says nothing about not honoring 2 day adds or ‘door buster ads’. The * only states “not applicable to Target.com”. Seems to me that you would not just be able to ‘decide’ that they are not going to honor their own guarentee. Seems to me that this would be false advertisement.
I am curious about the Winter Savings Coupon Book from Publix…has anyone actually gotten one? My Publix in Mount Juliet has not gotten them in and the manager said that corporate told her they didn’t expect they would be receiving any.
This may be a new website, maybe not!
Looks very useful though having both recipes and coupons. http://www.tablespoon.com
Thanks Kelly for the great workshop I attended on Saturday at Two Rivers Baptist church. I really enjoyed it. I couponed back in the 80′s (I’m telling my age)but it is different now with online coupons and double/triple coupons. I wish they had that back then. I had quit but you have encouraged me to start again. I just have to get organized again. Thanks for all you do. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Thanks,
Deborah
As I am pretty new to couponing, I ran into a situation today that I didn’t quite understand. Kroger had some of their games advertised as buy one get one in their weekly ad. When I went to the store in Brentwood, the game had the original price and then a “yellow tag” sales price that was marked half of the original price. (sale 9.99 per yellow sticker). When I got to the check out, the clerk told me that the 9.99 WAS the buy one get one price. Although it seems to me that 9.99 would be the sale price since that is what I would pay if I bought one. Has anyone run into this before?
Thanks
Hi! I just wanted to pass along that Cokesbury.com is having a Christmas Open House special and has some great deals, and in addition to that if you enter the code OH01 you get an additional 25% off and free shipping! There is a 25 day advent calendar called The Story Of Christmas Advent Calendar that has 25 small board books in it that you can hang on the tree after reading each day..Anyway, it is on sale for $13.30 plus you get the additional 25% off and free shipping! I placed an order this morning and got 4 or 5 books and the Advent calendar for $28 total! Not too shabby!
Here’s the link:
http://www.cokesbury.com/forms/home.aspx
Happy shopping!
My mother lives in Oklahoma City, OK. Can you recommend a website like yours for her area? Our grocery stores are not in her area except Walgreens. My daughter and I attended the TRBC workshop recently and are saving 75% on our food bills!!!!!!
I, would love to go to your meetings. But I live 1 hour from any of your meeting sites.
What can I do.?
Found it! The promo code and deails for $1 Sunday edition of the Tennessean paper – home delivery.
Go to http://www.tennessean.com/superdeal Promo Code: M-HY
Or call: 1-800-342-8237 Ask for offer: M-HY
I just called and got my subscription started. The card said this offer expires 12/31/09. For new subscribers only. Tell your friends.
Thank you so much for what you do. I am just getting started and went today with my sons help and got $200 worth of groceries for $60~~~~~Thanks!
I need shortcut suggestions. A dear friend of mine learned of this website and is doing great with it. She works only 3 days a week. I work 5 and stay so busy when I do have time off. I would like to take advantage of the savings but find it hard to stay on the computer in my off hours long enough to really prosper from this the way my friend does. Her savings are tremendous and she has even tutored me on how she saves. I do not have the luxury of time to take advantage of every deal. I just need to save on the items that Iwould use normally. How can I do this without spending hours online with this. The demand on my time to take advantage is frustrating me totally! Time is money!
Another problem I have had is with the downloadables on my Kroger card numbers. I have 3 numbers (mine, my husband’s, and my son’s) that I have tried to download to, even using my phone number and have had no success. They tell me that the numbers are already in use. How could someone else have my personal numbers??? Help!
Holli,
If it is telling you they are already in use (Loadable coupons), you probably already registered them. Just use the password retrieval (if asked) to login, or login in with your normal settings. It should let you in.
Your searching online shouldn’t be too much. You can just use the deals I list and stick with those to save you time. I publish the BEST deals, not every deal. This is to save time for my readers, I scour many money saving blogs to find the absolute best deals, so you don’t have to spend hours doing it.
For instance, check out my Publix or Kroger posts to see the best deals with coupon match-ups for your store. All you need to do is print the list, determine what you want, pull the coupons and go!
I hope this helps you out. The goal for my work is to make it as easy as possible for you. All you have to do is cut coupons, determine your list and shop!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Kelly
Kelly,
I am a faithful FPer and I am sure you have covered this and I somehow missed it. OR, more than likely we just weren’t ready to go at the time. Any suggestions on coupons or discounts for Gaylord’s ICE? It is pretty pricey to take the family and didn’t know of any deals out there…do you? Thanks so much for all you do to help us mommas and families out there be better stewards! Take care, Carrie
Carrie – I’d sign up for their emails and see if they send out an offer, they usually send out a presale type of program you can take advantage of!
Hi Kelly -
Do you know of any current coupons for new prescriptions?
Thanks,
Mandy
I used the link for the TGI Friday’s buy one get one free coupon and the coupon expired March 1st of 2009. Just thought I would pass along this information!
Hi Kelly,
I just orderd my Christmas cards from Walgreens website and used the code CHEER25 to get 25% off my order over $25. I had tried to order them from See Here, but the site kept having difficulties so I finally gave up. I love the Walgreens site and quick turn-around, and saving 25%!
Thanks for all you do and I hope you have a very merry Christmas!
Ice at Gaylord Opryland – $3 off adult/child tickets Code: ICEWDY Call 1-877-OPRY-872 WeFrozeCharlieBrown.com
Found this on my Wendy’s bag while pausing for lunch yesterday.
I just wanted to let you know that Lowes is offering there FREE build and grow clinic for kids this Saturday. It is from 10 – 11 am. They are going to be making gingerbread houses and christmas ornaments for free! : ) All you need to do is go to the website and register! Good luck! : )
I ordered the free address labels from VistaPrint a few days ago, and today I got an e-mail from my credit card company saying that my account had been compromised. We are not 100% sure what charge caused this, but the VistaPrint charge is the only new “store” that I have charged anything at recently. The CC company said that they think VistaPrint was hacked and CC #’s stolen. So, I just wanted to send this as a heads up for anyone who ordered from them to keep an eye on their CC statements.
I love the manufacturer coupon links that you post, but I am not able to see the coupon. For example, I tried to find & print the one for the .55 off of 1 lunchables or the .75 off of the goldfish, but when your link takes me to the coupon page, those coupons are not there…..any suggestions?
THanks! Marsha
Hi! I have some food, formula, babyfood, and dogfood that i have been collecting over the past month to donate and dont know were to take it. Let me know where the best place would be. Thanks
question??? I saw on today email (and thank you for them by the way) under the Kroger deals 10 for $10 — it was followed by “mix & match.” Am I understanding that you can buy any 10 of these and get the deal? Another words, 2 Gatorade, 4 toothpastes, 4 Swiss Miss — and get the $1 each deal????
Please email a response ASAP. thanks bunches and I love the site. It really is a blessing.
Debbie – You can buy any item in any quantity for $1 each. You don’t have to purchase 10 to get them for $1 each. You can purchase just one and get it for $1!
How do we register for the classes on January 14th and 23rd. Also what is the cost of these classes and do you have items at these classes to purchase such as coupon organizers etc.
Thanks so much.
Kelly,
Angel Soft toilet paper 4 pack is .88 at Kroger. Use the $1 off cpn or 50cent cpn on Angel soft and it is free! Yea!
Chinet Paper Plates 36 ct. lunch are $2.66 at Walmart. Use the $2 off cpn and they are .66.
I just visited Dolly Parton’s Trinkets and Treasures downtown on 2nd avenue and found a deal your readers might be interested in. They are giving away a free tour book with a $20 purchase. It is a collectible tour book with oversized pictures of her and would be a great gift for Christmas.
Thanks for all you do! I have saved so much money and I am able to stay at home with my 6 month old son because of my savings!
Kamatha
CARRIE- 1075theriver.com has buy 2 get 2 free coupons for gaylord’s ICE!!!!!! JUST THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LET YOU KNOW!!!
Are you planning on coming to Hendersonville Tn. any time soon?
Just F YI – I was able to get the Mr. Potato Head at the Dollar General Store for $.50 because it is listed for $2.50 in their Toy Book and I used my $2.00 off coupon. Be sure it rings up correctly…mine rung up at $3.00 but they changed it with no problem. Merry Christmas!
I would be interested in getting you to do a private workshop for the ladies at my church in Cane Ridge, TN (Antioch). Is that a possibility? Is there somewhere on your site that I can gather that info? I’m thinking mid-late Spring 2010. Please contact whenever possible so I can pass your information along to the other ladies. Thank you.
Hi I just wanted to tell u I tried to use the wal mart coupons listed for barbie dvds and coraline dvds but…walmart here in nc did not have them on sale….plus your aldi’s ad listed onion .49 ours was .79 potaotes 1.49 ours 1.99 which is still a deal. I just thought across the board wal mart and other stores carries the same ads from state to state. I guess nc is different….do you have a way of getting the nc ads or just your area. I hate missed out on these dvds…
Hi ,
Just wondering how I would know if a coupon is a manufacturers one of exclusively the store such as target or kroger only. I ask because sometimes target and kroger have those prinatble coupons and i noticed that you write that you can use some of the target ones outside target such as the kellogs coupon. I just want to know how can we determine which coupons from target or anywhere else can be used for other grocery stores.
Thanks!
Mary
Mary – A manufacturers coupon (states it on the coupon) is supposed to be able to be used at any store that takes coupons. Even if it says a retailer’s name on it, like Target, but it also says “manufacturer coupon”, it is just that.
Mary – A manufacturers coupon (states it on the coupon) is supposed to be able to be used at any store that takes coupons. Even if it says a retailer’s name on it, like Target, but it also says “manufacturer coupon”, it is just that.
the curious george DVD and barbie DVD coupons did not work in Nashville – and the DVd’s were not $5 – they are $13.
Kelly,
I just wanted to thank you for all of your work and suggestions. I am involved in a ministry located in West Nashville that serves the school-aged children of a low-income neighborhood and their families. Tomorrow I will be heading out with some other volunteers to shop for food for a holiday basket for one of the families. Knowing that this was approaching, I started collecting items that were free or nearly free during my weekly shopping trips. All totaled, I spent about $5 and was able to get:
5 boxes/bags of instant potatoes
3 cans tomato sauce
3 cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 box hot chocolate
2 bags cookie mix
1 bottle canola oil
2 cans of Pineapple
to include in the basket. I probably could have done a little better, but I am pretty new to this. I have only been following your suggestions since mid-November.
THANKS for all you are doing!
Me too! Kelly thank you! I’m new to this – started in November but I too have a huge bag of goodies to donate to my favorite charity this Christmas – cleaning supplies, Swiss hot chocolate, cans of soup, fruit – lots of the instant potatoes. Everything was free or under $1. I hope the Halfway house I’m taking this to gets on board and starts couponing for themselves too – to cut the ministries cost for supplies. For my own encouragement – I come home and write with my sharpy the orginal cost then what I paid for it under it. So, they too will see what I paid for the items through couponing. Thanks Kelly! Merry Christmas!
Hi Kelly! I have a similar blog and I posted the Weight Watchers deal on mine – I gave you credit and put your link on the post too
I wanted to share some freebies with you -
http://networkedblogs.com/p21381233 Listen to the Christmas Story for free – Created by Matthew West.
http://www.smithfield.com/ Paula Dean has a free eBook download – Holiday Hosting Guide.
Thanks!
Stephanie
This talented frugal lady has a free give away on her new cookbook, The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook, by Erin Chase. She is giving away 10 Free copies a day for the next two weeks.
Thanks!
A. Hawkins
Do you know what stores are marking down toys after Christmas? I am looking for some places to use the printable coupons (Potato Head, etc.) to stock up on some gifts for next year. If you know what stores are marking them down or when I would appreciate any info. I looked on websites and ads in the Sunday paper, but they were not helpful. Thank you so much. Thank you also for your program. I have been using it with my family for the last few months and it has cut our grocery budget by more than half. It has been such a blessing at a time when, as a stay-at-home, our finances are tight. Thank you so much for what you do. I know it is a lot of work and time consuming, but there are so many of us that have greatly benefited by what you do!! Hope your little ones are better.
Lee Ann – I would check at stores like Target, Walmart and Kmart. They typically begin a 75% off toy clearance mid to late January.
I was wondering if the Publix coupons in today’s paper (1/3) are Publix coupons or manufacturer’s coupons. They say redeemable only at Publix, but I don’t know if that makes them a Publix coupon.
Thank-you for your help.
Laura
If they say “manufacturer’s coupon” on them that is what they are and should be able to be used at any retailer.
I would love to have a workshop come to the Gastonia, NC area … this sounds GREAT !!!
Hi Kelly (or anyone else who may have the answer),
I was at your workshop on Saturday morning and are planning my first shopping trip using your tips tomorrow. I have a quick question for you, though, that I hadn’t thought of before. Is it possible to use a coupon that is for a certain dollar amount off of the purchase of 2 items if the items are on sale for B1G1?
Thanks so much for your help!!!
Jessica
Jessica,
Yes, you can use a coupon like $1/2 if the item is BOGOF, because usually that makes them 50% off.
LOVE your site. I am new to the idea of stockpiling. Until about 4 months ago, I’d just go to the store once a week and buy what we needed. I’m saving so much in the long run, but of course it takes a little cash to build it up. We definitely have plenty of household supplies to last a few months, more for some things. And I could not go to the store for several weeks and we’d eat well. My question for you is, at what point do you feel your stockpile is sufficient? And do you ever step back and take a break from it? I’m just trying to figure out when others make the break from building a stockpile, and move to adding to it weekly with a set budget amount. Thanks for all you do!
I have told you thank you before…but I must say it again. THANK YOU!!! ~ for all you do!!! I went to m’boro publix today and used $384 in COUPONS!!!!!!!! Everyone in the store was freaking out. My reciept was no joke 7 foot long!!! I only spent $120 for 2 buggies of groceries!!!! Thanks for all you hard work to help families like mine that are struggling to stay home with their kids….GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted to let you know on this site they have some products 50% off with a code they have on their site. They even have some purchases with free shipping. I bought my children’s DHA gummies for half the price of Amways products today.. Thought I would share that info with you. Thank you for all you do!
https://www.drsearsfamilyapproved.com/
Hi Kelly,
? I’d like to stock up on these while they are on sale this week @ Publix & Kroger.
I wasn’t sure where to leave this questions – what “dairy” items do you find freeze well? Sour Cream? Cream Cheese? Shredded cheese?….and why don’t I already know these things
Thanks!
My son's elementary school is doing a fundraiser with magazines. I emitted a big sigh when I saw it. As I looked through it I noticed that they are offering a great deal for All You magazine. 24 issues for $21 or 12 issues for $16.
They can get the deal through http://www.gafundraising.com – they need to click on the 24/7 and enter the code #1320589.
Kelly,
It is under “Beauty and Fashion”.
Hi Kelly,
Just wondering if you are planning any workshops in the south nashville/brentwood/nolensville/franklin area anytime in the next month or two. I keep hearing that I MUST take one and only see one or two listed in other areas that you currently have planned. Would love to know any updates to your schedule or what it would take to get you to add one in our area again! THanks!
Jacci
Kelly, The Coffeemate link in yesterday’s newsletter went to Wholly Guacamole instead. Can it be fixed and reposted? Thanks, Ann
Kelly-
I dont understand the Upromise thing. I shop at Publix and I dont have a store card to register on the website. Does it not work at Publix?
Im sorry if you already mentioned that somewhere!
You just have to ask Publix and they will give you a Upromise card. Then enter that number on your Upromise account to link the card with your account.
Kelly
You may want to share the post from Totally target about Olay $15 rebates getting wrongly denied. She details how to re-submit your rebate. There was a error with the processing of the rebates, not with those who submitted it. Fortunately I saw the post or otherwise I would have just been out the $15.
I went to Walmart today to try to buy Nestle Creamers with the online coupon. I was told they no longer take online coupons. I did go to Publix where the creamers are on sale for BOGO and used the online coupon (B2G1) which gave me a deal…. I paid $3.99 for one and got 2 free! Also in addition to Walgreens giving a free 8×10 today, you can also get another 8×10 free from Walgreens if you go to Shutterfly. Use promo code PRINTS4U. We love our deals!
Hi Kelly,
I am relatively new to couponing (where has this been all of my life!). I have two question for about coupon policies as it is important to me to have integrity through the whole process.
#1 Can a coupon be used up through the expiration date? Meaning, if my coupon says, “expires 4/30/2010″, may I still use it all day on the 30th or did it expire once the calendar turns the date on the coupon?
#2 Since the printable coupons allow you to print one, but also allow you to print a second time – should you print two since the “backup” was intended to help you in case their was an error with the first printing (I read that in the coupon.com policy). And I guess I have a part b to this question that I just thought of. Is the printable coupon considered per person or per computer? May I also print coupons from my husband’s laptop?
I guess what I am asking is whether or not ethically I should only be using one coupon from the printable websites? It would be great to be able to use multiples for coupons that I can get when I buy the newspaper in my area. But, what do you do?
I am so blessed by the Lord’s very evident work through you. Thank you for allowing him to use you!
God bless you!
Denise, great questions! Here are answers…
1. Yes, you can use a coupon on 4/30, but not on 5/1.
2. You can print two per computer. It is okay to print from multiple computers if you have them. They have to put a limit, b/c it is part of their marketing budget, so once all the allotted coupons are printed, that is when the campaign of printing that coupon is over, make sense?
Also, see my post on Couponing Ethics, that will help you out too!!
oops, meant to say, “CAN’T get when I buy newspapers in my area…”
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP WITH EL SHADDAI! ;0)
Kelly-
With the recent flooding I have been very convicted to giving more donations to charity. I wondered if you were planning on doing a drugstore seminar so that I could learn ways to increase those donations. I want to help people out as much as I can right now. Just want you to know I enjoy your site and it has helped our family save on groceries.
Thanks,
Stephanie
What is your schedule of upcoming workshops? I noticed the list on the website only goes through May. I would love to attend one if you have any coming up.
Thanks!
Kelly,
I wanted to let you know that last year I subscribed to All You magazine for $12 ( through a special on Amazon that you advertised) My subscription was up for renewal this month and they wanted $1.67 per issue. I called them and told them I would only pay $12/ for the year. They accepted! It sure does pay to negotiate!
Thanks for all you do. You are a true inspiration. My grocery savings have been unbelievable since I started following you.
FYI…saw on facebook where Mimi’s cafe is giving away 4 free muffins tomorrow with a breakfast entree purchase!
Kelly,
I saw an earlier post where you were willing to do a daytime workshop if childcare was provided. I’d like to discuss maybe doing one at LHBC for our moms group, iMom, sometime next year. Would love to hear back from you!
Thanks so much!
Keri Turner
Dear Ainsley,
I hope your birthday was a happy day. I sat by your mama on the airplane Thursday afternoon. She was disappointed to not be able to be with you ALL day, but she showed me pictures of you and your brother. She told me how smart you are and that she loves you both very much.
Thank you for sharing your mom with me last Thursday. I enjoyed sitting with her and hearing about your family and her work. It sounds like God has made you a very talented little girl. I’ll be excited to hear about how He will use you as you grow up.
Because of Christ,
Marci in Colorado.
Kelly,
I found your site a few months ago through some ladies that attend 1st Baptist Church in Clarksville. I have saved so much money with coupons! I can’t imagine how much money I have wasted over the years! I am the Women’s Ministry Director at my church and I am interested in doing a coupon workshop for our group. Would you be available for that? If so, could you give me more information on what you do in the workshop?
Hi Kelly,
I moved away from Franklin two weeks ago and now I feel lost. I’m in Columbia, Mo and the grocery stores here are different. I’ve tried to find a site like yours here, but have had no luck so far. Any suggestions for how to find one? I can still use the drugstore deals b/c they’re the same.
Thanks for all your help for the past 2 years!
Lindsay
Lindsay, try thefrugalmap.com, see if there are any sites in MO that will help you out!
Thanks for reading!
Hey Kelly! I met you once at a seminar you held at Fellowship Bible. I have been couponing for over a year now, have saved a ton of money and been blessed to be able to give away a lot of what I have purchased – Thank you for helping me change my life. My mother in law helps mentor women at Morningstar a battered women’s shelter in north Nashville with another group of women who are in the middle of changing their lives. She asked me if I could share my knowledge of couponing/saving money with the women at the shelter. I feel like I just have touched the tip of the iceberg with what I know. I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a seminar? They do helpful seminars once a month on the 4th Thursday night. Thanks for your consideration to this.
Leann
Kelly,
I have a question about the coupon database. I know it’s not your own so I’m not complaining to you, but I am frustrated and hope you can help. I get really frustrated when your’s or another blog site mentions a coupon in one of the sunday inserts and I pull the insert only to not find the coupon. I know that some coupons are regional so, for a while I just chalked it up to “not my region.” But it is happening quite frequently. I love the Iheartpublix blog – found her from you, and usually this is where I run into coupon problems. Do you know about Michelle’s buddy’s page Zeal for a Deal? Love it! I can’t wait for the next food drive at FBC to put my huge box out behind the car! Anyway – right now I am looking for a Keebler coupon that the database says is in the 6/6 RP. Can you help me figure out why I can’t find coupons? Thanks for your time and your help!
Kelly,
You mentioned that you go to a farm to buy your eggs. Where do you go and what price do you get? I know farm fresh eggs are the best.
We just go to a local farmer we found and it is around $2.00 per dozen for free-range, but not organic.
Your blog and ministry is such a blessing!!! Thank you for sharing such great information with us…as a single mom, it’s a HUGE help!
first off let me start out by saying i love your blog. thank you so much for all the great information and time that you share with each of us. you have made a big difference in mine and my families life. since i am still new at couponing i have stumbled upon a big question….what do you do with your expired coupons? i’ve heard people can send them to military families over sea, but can you not just give them to some one you know personally in the military here close to home? if so how do they get to use them?
Leslie – Thank you so much for the encouragement! Here is a great resource on where and how to send coupon to military families. http://thehappyhousewife.com/coupons-for-troops-faq/
I have noticed in other cities information about giving expired coupons to military families. They are allowed to use coupons that are expired 6 months? There are places in Chattanooga to donate expired coupons but I cannot find anywhere in the Nashville area to do so. Can you help with this inormation?
Thanks so much!
Grace
I was thinking earlier this year you had a grocery spending tracker spreadsheet on here? Can you let me know if you have anything like this on your blog. I searched and couldn’t find it. Thank you.
Hi Kelly! I just wanted to tell you that my mom, sister, and myself really enjoyed your presentation at Hillcrest a couple of weeks ago! You have such a gift! Thank you for sharing your gift!!! I also wanted to tell you that I made your slow cooker lasagna and my husband said it was the best lasagna he has ever eaten! I made your chicken enchiladas a few weeks ago and they were a huge hit as well! I am so excited to have your recipe box as my new go-to for tasty, simple, reasonable meals for my family to enjoy!!! Thanks again for all you do!!!
Today, whenever I’ve tried to access your Nashville-specific Web site, it sends me to google.com instead. Why is it not possible to view the Nashville site?
I appreciate what you do!
Hi Kelly, I wanted to share with you and your readers a very cool website where you can chose a thank you card designed by a child and Xerox will print and send it on your behalf to a US military person serving overseas during the holidays. The site is easy to use and you can pick from one of their messages or write your own for the inside of the card. Let’s all take time to say thanks during the holidays to our soldiers who are separated from their families!
Let’s Say Thanks
http://www.letssaythanks.com
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Hi Kelly,
Not sure if you still check this website or not, some of the post where old….so Im going to try to reach you anyways. So, could you please tell me if you have any training classes near Lebanon, Tn. lined up anytime soon. I really need to learn how to do this and I have been looking all over your site and there is alot of info here, But I think I really need more then this. I hope you are planning a class soon, or ,maybe know someone that is local that can help me. I really need to help my husband with money, I and on disability but saving on food would be a blessing. There is 4 of us in my family and wow the grocery bill is always $150-200 per week. Thanks alot….
Sallie
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Thanks for the article on couponing being your god. I just dropped out of my 2 coupon trading groups and unsubscribed from many of the emails I was getting. I kept my favorites. I’m going to spend less time on the computer searching for deals. Thanks for helping me keep everything in perspective!
Hey,
I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I come to this site daily for deals and I LOVE the biblical inspiration. I have been couponing for about 2 months and I have saved a lot.
Keep up the great work and God Bless!
Kelly,
My wife and I are both retired and live modestly, we hope, and have a generous income. The income is such that we should be saving at least a little every month but seem to end up with the same balance each month. I listen to Dave when ever possible and love his advice! I was wondering if he a budget system for retired folks like us or a dvd we could purchase?
Bill Thacker
Huntington Beach CA.
b.thacker@verizon.net
Do you have a good resource for refrigerators? We are buying our 1st home and need a fridge
I didn’t know if you have already posted about this but PUBLIX is offering a $10 Publix gift card with any $100 grocery purchase. The coupon is available on a tear pad in the store coupon shelves. Just wanted to pass this along. Every little bit helps!
Dear Kelly I am new at couping and I love it,is there sites I can go to to get egg coupons and even free eggs or bread or milk coupons,I really like your site so far.Thanks Linda. May 2,2012