Ibotta and Checkout 51 Matchups

There are a few great app offers that can be used in conjunction with Albertsons sales this week.  I have compiled a list... Enjoy!

Ibotta
*If you aren't familiar with Ibotta, go here to get my summary of how it works!

Quaker Quinoa or Protein Bars
Rebate: $1.00 back when you buy one
Albertsons Deal: $1.69 each when you buy four (you may mix and match)

Scenario #1:
Buy: 4 participating Quaker products and include one Quinoa Bars and one Protein Baked Bars
Pay: $6.76
Submit for both Quaker bars Ibotta rebates, get $2.00 cash back
Makes it: $4.76 for all four Quaker products, just $1.19 each

Any Brand Rebates 

(available at Albertsons, but also other multiple stores, including Walmart)

Bananas - 25¢ back

Onions - 25¢ back

Ketchup, 10 oz. or larger - 25¢ back

Hot Dogs, 6 ct. pack or larger - 25¢ back

Red Pasta Sauce, 8 oz. or larger - 25¢ back

Bacon, 6 oz. or larger - 25¢ back

Sports Drink, 12 oz. or larger single bottle - 25¢ back

Checkout 51

*If you aren't familiar with Checkout 51, go here to read my summary of how it works!

Offer: Buy 2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers and get $1.00 cash back (can be used twice!)

Albertsons Deal: $1.99 each when you buy 4 participating products (mix or match)

Scenario #2:

Buy: 4  Nabisco Crackers or Cookies (you should pick Oreos... mmmm)

Use: (2) .75/2 Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products (from SS 1/17, exp. 2/27)

Pay: $6.46

Submit for $2.00 back through Checkout 51 (you may use the $1.00 offer twice)

Makes it: as low as $1.12 each!

Offer: $1.00 cash back on Life Cereal 

Scenario #3: 

Buy: 4 participating Quaker products (see first scenario), include one Quinoa Bars and one Protein Baked Bars and one Life Cereal
Pay: $6.76
Submit for both Quaker bars Ibotta rebates, get $2.00 cash back
Submit for $1.00 back for Life from Checkout 51

Makes it: $3.76 for all four Quaker products, just 94¢ each!

Current Checkout 51, Ibotta, and SavingStar Deals

There are some new Checkout 51 deals that were just released today that make for some nice matchups at our local stores. Plus, there are also some SavingStar and Ibotta deals to stack. Here is a complete list:

Checkout 51 is a money-saving app that gives you cash back if you purchase certain items and then upload a picture of your receipt proving you bought them. Your account accumulates this cash back until you reach $20, then they send you a check in the mail. To learn more about it, go here.

SavingStar also offers cash back on a list of different items. It is restricted to specific stores. Albertsons and Walmart are our nearest participating stores. You link your Albertsons card to your account or scan and upload your Walmart receipts. When you reach a $5 minimum you can cash out using Paypal. Learn more here.

Ibotta is yet another money-saving app. It gives you a list of different stores and the rebates offered at each one. If you buy an item and upload your receipt then you will get a certain amount credited to your account. Once you reach a minimum of $5 you can "cash out" via Paypal or purchase gift cards from select stores. Learn more here.

Albertsons

Checkout 51: This week the SuperPretzels are on sale for $2.00 each. Pair the sale with this offer and get each box (6-ct.) for $1.50. (exp. 9/17)

Checkout 51: I am not sure what the exact price of bananas is right now, but my guess is around 59 cents/lb. (exp. 9/17)

SavingStar: This new product is not currently on sale but with this high value offer and this printable coupon for $1.00 off one you can get a package of Pillsbury Melts Cookies for $1.99.

SavingStar: This week Albertsons has this on sale for $1.49 (14 oz.). Use this offer and a .30/1 French's Mustard coupon from the 6/15 SmartSource insert to get one bottle for 94 cents!

Broulim's

Checkout 51: I was at Broulim's last night and I believe that bananas were .59/lb. (exp. 9/17)

Checkout 51: This is an exciting offer considering that Broulim's has its Tillamook Yogurt on sale for .33 each. Pair that with this offer and get a cup of the best yogurt ever created for ONLY 8 CENTS! (exp. 9/17)

Wal-Mart

SavingStar and Checkout 51: These two offers can be stacked to take a total of $1.75 off the price of the Nature Valley Protein Granola. Unfortunately I have no idea if our Walmart carries this, or what the price is. It is worth a look though. (checkout 51 offer exp. 9/17)  

Ibotta: Everyone needs bread! (exp. 12/30)

Ibotta: Everyone needs milk! (exp. 9/14)

App Recap

In a recent "girls night" I got together with some friends to talk about some of our favorite money making apps. It was a lot of fun and very enlightening. In fact, we plan on doing it again sometime, although we will probably open it up to the males, too :)

Here is my best write up of what we talked about, as I understood it. If any of my information is wrong or unclear, please correct me!

First, the ones that were new to me:

CrowdTap

By signing up with Crowdtap, you’ll be presented with a variety of surveys, ranging from 1 question to multiple qustions. These surveys and feedback are used to help brands make major marketing decisions.For your time and input you can Get rewarded with gift cards (Amazon), product samples and more. 
Our friend, Talia is an avid Crowdtapper. She says it is one of her favorites. She signs in a couple of times a month to do some quick surveys and earns a $5 Amazon.com gift card. She has a friend that has had a ton of success with Crowdtap, and even was given free Puma workout gear as a part of a survey. Read about her Crowdtap experience here. 
From what I have read, the more thoughtful and honest the feedback on surverys, the greater chance you have to earn bigger gift cards and samples. 

Pros:
You don't have to sign in every day or anything like that. It is a go-at-your-own-pace program. 
You don't have to have a smartphone. This is something you can do from a computer or tablet.
The surveys (called "Quick Hits" I think) aren't long and time-consuming. You can pick and choose what you want to answer. 

Cons:
It seems like the rewards are somewhat based on luck. You may or may not get picked for the good ones.

Click "Read More" to see the rest!

Free Fiber One Fruit Snacks! (Coupon+Ibotta+Checkout 51)

UPDATE: This deal is available again! The Checkout 51 and Ibotta offers have reset!

I just went to Walmart and picked up a box of 10-count Fiber One Fruit Snacks.... FREE!

After using a coupon, a rebate from the Ibotta app (read about the app here), and a cash back offer from Checkout 51 (read about it here) you end up getting it free!

Here is the deal:

Fiber One Fruit Snacks, 10 ct - $2.00
Coupons: .50/1 Fiber One Fruit Snacks box peelie (found on box as seen in above picture) or .50/1 Fiber One Fruit Snacks box (SS 2/9, exp. 4/5) or .60/1 Fiber One Fruit Snacks printable here (makes it $1.40 out of pocket)
Ibotta rebate: $0.75 back on one box Fiber One Fruit Snacks, 10 ct., any variety
Checkout 51 offer: $0.75 back on one box Fiber One Fruit Snacks, 10 ct., any variety (only valid if purchased at Walmart)
Makes it: $1.50 out of pocket, then FREE after claiming the Ibotta and Checkout 51 offers!!

Albertsons Weekly Deals (3/19-3/25)

These are the weekly deals and matchups for Albertsons, starting Wednesday, 3/19.

Grocery

Albertsons' "Customer Appreciation Sale" - Buy One Get One (BOGO) and Buy One Get Two (BOG2)

BOGO C&H Sugar, 4 lb. bag
 $0.75/2 C&H Sugar Products 2 lbs or larger coupon here

BOGO Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice or Lemonade, or Simply Lemonade,  59 oz.

BOGO Cheezits, 9.8-13.7 oz
Coupon: $1.00/2 Keebler Crackers or Sunshine Cheez-it  Crackers (RP 1/26) 

BOGO Tim's Potato Chips, 7.5-8 oz

BOG2 Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent, 50 oz liquid or 20 ct power packs
Regular: $5.99 each
BOG2 makes it: $1.99 each when you buy 3
(anyone know of any coupons for this deal?)

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59 oz Minute Maid Orange Juice for as low as 99 cents!

59 oz Minute Maid Orange Juice for as low as 99 cents!

This deal will only work on Wednesday, March 5th at Albertsons. 

Beginning 3/5/14 Albertsons will have Minute Maid Pure Squeeze Orange Juice (59 oz.) on sale for $2.49
There is currently a printable coupon for $1/1, which makes it $1.49. By itself, this is a great deal. But, to sweeten it even more, you can cash in on a current Checkout 51 deal that will give you .50 cents back. 
So, you can get one bottle of OJ for as low as .99!!
If you haven't heard of Checkout 51, go to my post that explains it and several other money saving apps.
here is a direct link to the printable :)

Ways to Save - It Doesn't Stop At Coupons!

There are so many new ways to save money on your everyday purchases!  Putting money back in your pocket (well, bank account, actually) is the goal of several new and popular apps for your smartphone. Don't have a smartphone? Don't despair!  Several of the apps have the option to be used without a smartphone. 

The apps by themselves are fun and useful, BUT the super savvy shopper will use the apps stacked with coupons to maximize the savings.  This is the ideal situation... at least in my book. :) 

Here is a rundown.