Happy New Year

With 2012 soon upon us, I can't help but think of all of the big and exciting changes 2011 brought for our family.  My husband found a less stressful and more rewarding job, my son was born, and my daughter started preschool.  The one thing that I lacked was sharing my passion for the world of coupons and great deals here.  With all that went on in 2011, I found little quiet "mommy" time which translated to very little blogging time.

My New Year's resolution is this:  to find time for myself (and for you, my readers).  I hope to be able to post deals daily, as well as provide match-ups for our local stores when ads come out.  I'm excited to get back in the swing of things around here!

I hope that 2011 was a blessing to you, and wish you a very happy and prosperous new year!

HyVee One Day Sale (Today Only - 9/16)

Hormel Always Tender Whole Boneless Pork Loin, 1.99/lb, limit 2 please

Use $1/1 Hormel Always Tender Product printable
Final Price: Varies based upon size purchased

Charmin Bathroom Tissue, 12 plus 4 free double rolls - $6.98

Use $0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 9/30/11 (P&G 08/28/11)
Final Price: as low as $6.73

Era Laundry Detergent, 50fl.oz, select varieties, limit 2 please - $2.99

Use $0.50/1 Era Product, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 08/14/11 R)
or use $1/1 Era Product, exp. 11/30/11 (RP 08/14/11)
Final Price: $1.99

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, 1.75qt., select varieties, 2/$5 or $2.50 each

Uuse $0.55/1 Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream printable
Final Price: $1.950

Pop Secret, 6-10ct., 11.2 -19.2 oz, 2/$4 or $2.00 each

Use $1/2 Pop Secret Product, exp. 10/23/11 (RP 09/11/11)
Final Price: 2/$3.00 or $1.50 each

Dole All Natural Classic Iceberg or Coleslaw - $0.69

VO-5 Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 fl.oz, select varieties - $0.88

Tony's Original Pizza, 12.14 to 14.34, select varieties, 6/$10 or 1.66 each

7-Up, 2Liters, Select Varieties - $0.59

Doritos Tortilla Chips, 11.5oz, select varieties - $1.99

Corn King Sliced Bacon, 16oz. - $2.48

Thanks Penny Pinchin' Mom

Mall Deals

Have you been to The Empire Mall lately??  The security officers now have a segway...too funny!  Anyway, here are some great deals that you can snag at the mall this weekend...Enjoy!

Aeropostale
Head on over here (or click here) to print a coupon for $10 off $50 or $25 off $100 purchase, valid through 9/18.


Babies “R” Us
Through Sunday, September 18, Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us stores are holding the Great Trade-In event.  Bring in your used cribs, strollers, car seats, play yards, etc. in exchange for 25% savings on the purchase of a new item.  Go here for more details.

Bath & Body Works
Go here to print a coupon for a FREE mini candle with ANY $10 purchase, valid through 10/2. Also, on 9/17, Bath & Body Works will have their Sweetest Home Fragrance event from 11AM to 3PM where you can get a personalized Home Fragrance profile for every room, learn tips and tricks on how to best fragrance your home, vote for your favorite My Candle Recipe Contest winner, and check out all of Bath & Body Works' NEW Fall Home Fragrances! Plus, you’ll get a FREE GIFT with any Home Fragrance purchase! Head on over here to RSVP or for more details.

Children’s Place
Go here to print a coupon for 15% off your entire purchase, valid through 9/22.

Coach
Go here to print a 30% off your entire purchase coupon, valid through 9/18.

Express
Go here to print a coupon for $25 off a $75 purchase, valid through 9/18.

Hobby Lobby
Go here to print a 40% off one regular priced item, valid through 9/17.

JCPenney
Go here to print a coupon for $10 off any $25 or more MNG by Mango purchase (can be used online or in-store and does not exclude sale or clearance items), valid through October 29th. Or you can go here to print a 15% off coupon, valid through 9/17.
Also, be sure to sign up for JCPenney emails and you’ll snag exclusive offers and coupons.

 Justice
Go here to print a 40% off your entire purchase coupon, valid through 9/27.

Michael’s
Be sure to print this 50% off 1 Regular Price Item Coupon, valid through 9/17. Also, teachers can save 15% on your entire purchase every day (Must present a valid educator ID). Go here for more details.

Old Navy
Head on over to the Old Navy Facebook page to print an exclusive 30% off a single item coupon. Or you can also head on over here to print a coupon good for 30% off a single item at Old Navy, valid through 9/22 (excludes clearance and jewelry items)! Even sweeter, if you are an Old Navy, Gap, or Banana Republic cardholder, you can use your card and get 40% off a single item!

Yankee Candle
Head on over here to print a $10 off $25 purchase coupon, valid through 9/25! Also, go here to print a coupon for Buy 2 Large Jars or Tumblers Get 1 Free, valid through 10/2!

Thanks Hip2Save

HuHot: Back to School Offers

I have fallen in love with HuHot thanks to my friend, Sherri, from work.  It looks like I might be frequenting them this month as there are a great coupons available on their Facebook page for kids' meals.  Kids 10 and under get a FREE Little Warriers meal with their coupon, and students over 10 will receive 50% off their grill meal with the back to school coupon.  Just click the coupon links on the left side of the HuHot Facebook page.

Never been to HuHot?  You should check it out!!  Here's a little bit about the restaurant and what you can expect:

"HuHot is a create-your-own stir fry concept that offers a wide variety of meats, seafood, noodles, fresh veggies, and signature sauces to suit your tastes. Select your favorite ingredients then have it cooked to perfection before your eyes on a 6-foot Mongolian grill that puts out 950,000 BTUs. With unlimited trips to the grill, you can create a different meal every time."

A Pinch of This, A Dollop of That

As you all know, I'm very passionate about coupons (and everything coupon related).  One thing that I seldom mention on this blog is my love for all things "frugal".  I'll do (almost) anything to save a buck.  I thought I'd start sharing some of my ideas, as well as those I've borrowed from others, with you.  Since I'm an avid crafter and do-it-yourselfer, I'll share some of the projects that I've done as well as tutorials so that you can do them with me.  Why pay for something that you can do or make yourself?  So, this blog will become a pinch of this (a few frugal living ideas), and a dollop of that (lots of coupon deals).

To get us started, I'd like to tell you about a really cool new website I learned about this week during our faculty inservice.  It's called Wordle - a FREE online word cloud maker.  What's this?  Well, the picture above is an example.  Type or past any text you'd like into the box on the Wordle website, and it will do the rest for you.  You can do some (simple) customization of color and layout if you'd like, as well.  

What might you use this for?  Well, other than for some classroom activities, I plan to make some inexpensive art for my desk at work (and maybe for my mantel at home).  I'll print the Wordle that I've created, and put it in an inexpensive frame that I've probably purchased at the dollar store.  Art for $1...now that's a great deal!

Walmart: Inexpensive Napkins & Cups

Head here (use zip code 77477 if you can't find it in your zip) and print a coupon good for $0.75 off any Waverly paper plate, plastic cup, or napkin purchase at Walmart.  These are usually priced around $1.50...so $0.75 after coupons.  What a great deal!

Now is the time to stock up for future family get-togethers (the holidays are soon approaching) or parties.

I'm back...

The summer is winding down, school is once again starting, and that means more time for me.  As the days become shorter, I'm finding myself perusing the Internet for great deals and coupon offers in the evenings.  What does this mean for you, my dedicated (and patient) readers?  I will, once again, be online posting the best local deals that I can find. 
I want to hear from you.  As we start a new "season" at Sioux Falls Savvy Saver, I want to strive to provide information that interests YOU!!  What do you want to see on a weekly basis?  What kinds of deals don't interest you?  Would you like me to include online deals/specials?

Post a comment, "like" Sioux Falls Savvy Saver on Facebook and leave a comment, and Subscribe today so you don't miss a single deal!!

Crowdtap: Embellished Tank Top Sampling

I had the opportunity through Crowdtap to sample Old Navy's embellished tank tops for FREE.  I had a really hard time deciding which tank to choose, but I ended up going with this one:

I love to wear black, and the "ruffles" give it a little something special.  They are present, yet not overpowering.  Head to Old Navy and check out their tanks (they happen to be on sale!!).  You won't be disappointed!!

(By the way, do you want to get the opportunity to sample fun stuff like this for FREE?  Head to Crowdtap, sign up, participate in a few surveys...before you know it, you'll have offers like this one in YOUR inbox!!)

HyVee: Pepsi 12-packs For 5/$9 After Coupons

HyVee has Pepsi Product 12-packs 4/$9 with in-ad coupon this week (you can get the ad at the enterance to any HyVee).  In the shopping news, there is a manufacturer's coupon in the Franklin Food Mart's ad for one FREE 12 pack with the purchase of 4 12-packs.  5/$9...that's $1.80 per 12 pack.  What a sweet deal!!

My Crowdtap Old Navy Party

Not that long ago, I mentioned Crowdtap.  It's a website that does market research for various companies.  (It's free to sign up...go here to do so!!).  One of the opportunites I was given through Crowdtap was to host an Old Navy Shorts Party. 

My guests and I met at old Navy with this mission:  To try on some Old Navy shorts, give our opinions about them.  In exchange, we got to choose a top, a pair of shorts, and one accessory for FREE!! 

We tried on a lot of different combinations. I told my guests to try on some things that they normally wouldn't choose...we had a blast. Here are some pictures from the party:

Old Navy has a wide variety of shorts in lots of fun colors.  Here's the classic khaki 5' inseam short paired with a fun and flirty tank top.



Old Navy is known for it's flip flops...aren't they cute??  This t-shirt was adorable.  There is super cute detailing on this t-shirt that is hard to see in the picture!



We all loved the classic khaki short!  Here they're paired with a summery, brightly-printed tank top.

These shorts are fun and sporty!

What fun detailing on the back pockets of these shorts!!  Old Navy has shorts of all different colors made of all different fabrics in all sorts of styles!

Super cute!

What a cute outfit!!

These shorts were super cute...we both tried them on and I loved them enough to bring them home!!  I loved the print and the fact that I could wear many different colored tops with them...The blue shirt I'm wearing has fun detailing near the bottom of the himline.  Adorable!! 

Superstar...

We took a picture with the mannequins...we look as good as they do, right??

We got "friendly" with the mannequin and took her shirt...Yes, we did end up purchasing it!!

Does it look like fun??  Sure it does!!  Go here to sign up for Crowdtap and get to tappin'!!

My "Vacation"

I'm sorry that I haven't been around much lately.  I appreciate your continued support through my absence!!  Our little one takes after his mom:  stubborn, impatient, persistant...  I love him!!  As he's getting bigger, it's been more difficult to type while I'm holding him...  I'm happy to announce that my "vacation" is over.  Be on the look out for some fun giveaways in the very near future...a way for me to show my appreciation for you not deserting me while I was away :)

FREE: Make and Take at Michael's Tomorrow for Father's Day

Head to Michael's tomorrow (6/18) between 10 am and noon to make this key chain for Dad for FREE!!

FREE 1-Year subscription to Newsweek

This is a great deal!!  Go here to subscribe to Newsweek for 1 year for FREE!!  No gimmick...we get this one FREE every year!!

HyVee Coupon Match-ups: 6/15-6/21

You may want to print the HyVee coupon policy and bring it with you when you shop...


Koolaid Unsweetened Packets - Buy 10 for $1, get 5 FREE with in-ad coupon
Use 2 $0.50/5 coupons from here (Facebook offer)
Final Cost:  15 Koolaid packets for FREE

Pompeian Olive Oil, $3.99
Use $1/1 Pompeian Olive Oil 
or use $1/1 Pompeian Olive Oil 
or use $1/1 Pompeian Olive Oil or OlivExtra Plus 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
Final Price: $2.99


Sunny D Citrus Punch, 12 ct, $9.99
Use $.25/1 Sunny D Product 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/31/2011)
Final Price: $9.74


Snapple Tea, 12 ct, 2/$9 or $4.50 eachUse $1/1 Snapple Tea 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)
Final Price: $3.50


Old Orchard Healthy Balance or Cranberry Naturals Juice Cocktail, $1.79
Use $1/1 Old Orchard Cranberry Reduced Calorie (IE)  Printable (FF)*
or use $0.50/1 Old Orchard Juice Product 
or use $1/2 Old Orchard Healthy Balance Juice Drinks 
Final Price: As low as $0.79*
*If this variety is included


General Mills Cereals, select varieties, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/2 General Mills Cereals 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
or use $1/1 General Mills Wheaties or Fuel Cereal 
or use $1/2 General Mills Cereal 
or use $0.50/1 General Mills Reese’s Puffs Cereal 
or use $0.75 off Fiber One cereal coupon from here
or use $0.50/1 General Mills Original Cheerios 
Final Price: As low as $1.50 each (if all varieties included)


Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats 5/28/2011 (exp 3/31/2012)
or use $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats or Raisin Bran 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/26/2011)
Final Price: 2/$4 or $2 each


Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers, $2.39
Use $0.60/3 Old El Paso Products 
or use $1.10/1 Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Microwave Meal 
or use $1/1 Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Microwave Meal 
or use $1/1 Old El Paso Tortilla Stuffers Microwave Meal 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011) 
Final Price: As low as $1.29


Old El Paso Taco or Tortilla Shells, $1.38Use $0.60/3 Old El Paso Products 
Final Price: 3/$3.54 or $1.18 each


Old El Paso Refried Beans, $0.99
Use $0.60/3 Old El Paso Products 
Final Price: 3/$2.37 or $0.79 each


Suddenly Salad, 4/$5 or $1.25 each
Use $0.60/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Mixes 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Final Price: As low as 2/$1.90 or $0.80 each


Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta, 10-12 oz, $1
Use $1/2 Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta 
Final Price: 2/$1 or $0.50 each


Bush’s Beans, select varieties, 21-28 oz, $1.77
Use $1/2 Bush’s Baked Beans or Grillin’ Beans 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/18/2011)
Final Price: 2/$2.54 or $1.27 each


Newman’s Own Salsa, 2/$4 or $2 each
Use $0.50/1 Newman’s Own Products 
or use $0.50/1 Newman’s Own Products 6/5/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
or use $1/2 Newman’s Own Products (IE)  Printable (FF)
Final Price: $1.50


Pompeian Balsamic Vinegar, $2.97
Use $1/2 Pompeian Wine Vinegar or Balsamic Vinegar 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
Final Price: 2/$4.94 or $2.47


Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, 22-30 oz, $3.88
Use $0.25/1 Hellman’s Product 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/30/2011)
Final Price: $3.63


KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce, 2/$3 or $1.50 each
Use $1/1 KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce or Marinade 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/17/2011)
Final Price: $0.50


Heinz Ketchup, 40 oz, $1.99
Use $0.50/1 Heinz Tomato Ketchup 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/19/2011)
or use $0.25/1 Heinz Tomato Ketchup 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/19/2011)
Final Price: As low as $1.49


Marzetti Dressing, 12 or 15 oz, $3.59
Use $1/1 Marzetti Salad Dressing 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
or use $0.50/1 Marzetti Salad Dressing 3/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)
Final Price: As low as $2.59


Yoplait Trix or Go-Gurt, $2.18
Use $0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/13/2011)
or use $0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt 
or use $0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, or Splitz Yogurt 
Final Price: 2/$3.61 or $1.81 each


Smart Balance Spread, $1.99
Use $1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads or Sticks 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/20/2011)
or use $1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads or Buttery Sticks 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/22/2011)
Final Price: 2/$2.98 or $1.49 each

International Delight Creamer, 32 oz, $3.18 Use $0.50/1 International Delight PCs  or use $0.55/1 International Delight 4/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011) or use $1/2 International Delight 4/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011) or use $0.55/1 International Delight Coffee Creamer  Final Price: As low as $2.63

Horizon Milk, 1/2 gallon, $3.88
Use $0.55/1 Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Half Gallon Final Price: $3.33


Red Baron Singles, 3/$9 or $3 each
Use $0.75/1 Red Baron Singles 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/7/2011)Final Price: $2.25


Celebration Foods Ice Cream Cake, $5.99
Use $3/1 Celebration Foods Ice Cream Cake 5/14/2011 All You June 2011 (exp 7/30/2011)
or use $2/1 Celebrations Ice Cream Cake or Dessert (IE)  Printable (FF)
or use $3/1 Celebration Foods Ice Cream Cakes 4/18/2011 All You May 2011 (exp 6/30/2011)Final Price: As low as $2.99


DiGirono Pizza, $5.98Use $1/1 Digiorno Small Cheese Stuffed Crust 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)
or use $1.25/1 DiGiorno Pizza & Cookies 4/17/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2011) *
or use $1.25/1 DiGiorno Pizza & Wyngz 4/17/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2011) *
Final Price: $4.75**If varieties are included in the sale


California Pizza Kitchen, $5.98
Use $1.25/1 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza & Appetizer 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)*
Final Price:  $4.73**If product is included in the sale


Dial Lotion, 12 oz, 2/$7 or $3.50 each
Use $2/1 Dial Lotion or Body Wash 6/12/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2011)Final Price: $1.50


Excedrin Pain Relief, 100 ct, $6.99
Use $1.50/1 Excedrin Product 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/16/2011)
or use $0.75/1 Excedrin Product 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/16/2011)
or use $1/1 Excedrin PM Product 
or use $1/1 Excedrin Migraine Product 
or use $1/1 Excedrin PM Final Price: As low as $5.49


Kotex Pads, Liners or Tampons, $5.48
Use $1.50/2 Kotex Liners 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
or use $1.50/2 Kotex Security Tampons 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
or use $2/2 Kotex Pads 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
or use $1.50/2 Kotex Products Final Price: As low as 2/$8.96 or $4.48 each


Tide Laundry Detergent, 100 oz, $11.98
Use $0.35/1 Tide Laundry Detergent 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)Final Price: $11.63


Downy Fabric Softener, 41 – 51 oz, $5.49
Use $0.50/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets 6/5/2011 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2011)Final Price: $4.99


Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner, $1.79
Use $0.75/1 Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaners (IE)  Printable (FF)Final Price: $1.04


Bob Evans Sausage, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/1 Bob Evans Sausage Item 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/3/2011)
or use $0.35/1 Bob Evans Sausage Item 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/3/2011)
or use $1/2 Bob Evans Sausage (IE)  Printable (FF)Final Price: As low as 2/$4 or $2 each


Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat, 2/$6 or $3 each
Use $1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh or Shaved Meats 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/10/2011)Final Price: 2/$5 or $2.50 each


Xtra Laundry Detergent, 58 or 75 oz, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/2 Xtra Laundry Detergent 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)Final Price: 2/$4 or $2 each


Better Than Ears Pet Treats, $2.48
Use $1/1 Better Than Ears Products 6/5/2011 SS InsertFinal Price:  $1.48


Kit & Kaboodle Dog Food, 16 lb, $9.49
Use $1/1 Purina Kit & Kaboodle Dog Food 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2011)Final Price: $8.49


All Hartz Flea & Tick Products, 25% off
Use $1.50/1 Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Topical Drops 5/14/2011 All You June 2011 (exp 6/30/2011)
or use $3/2 Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Drops 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
or use $2.50/1 Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick Drops 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
or use $2.50/1 Hartz UltraGuard 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/30/2011)Final Price: Varies based upon product purchased


Pedigree Dog Food, 32 lb, $19.99
Use $2/1 Pedigree Food for Dogs 5/1/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
or use $2/1 Pedigree Food for DogsFinal Price: $17.99


Cheez-It Baked Snacks, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $0.70/1 Sunshine Cheez-It Colby Baked Crackers Final Price: $1.80


Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, 2/$4 or $2 each
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/16/2011)
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)
or use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks Final Price: 2/$3.50 or $1.75 each


Nature Valley Granola Bars, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 
or use $0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/16/2011)
or use $0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)Final Price: 2/$4.50 or $2.25 each


Fiber One Bars, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $0.50/2 Fiber One Bars 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/16/2011)
or use $0.50/2 Fiber One Bars 5/1/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/25/2011)Final Price: 2/$4.50 or $2.25 each


Pringles Crisps, 2/$3 or $1.50 each
Use $1/2 Pringles Fat Free 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2011)
or use $1/3 Pringles super stack cans 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2011)
Final Price: As low as 2/$2 or $1 each