Walmart Roundup

Here are some deals you can find at Walmart this week.

Orbit Gum, 3-pk - $2.24
(only 5 cents per piece)

Trident Gum, 3-pk - $1.98
(only 3 cents per piece)

Breyers Ice Cream - $2.50 (price match from FRED MEYER)

Mainstays Kitchen Gadgets and Bakeware, select pieces - 88 cents
(these aren't the highest quality, but they are a great price for those just starting out and trying to fill a kitchen)

SavingStar Friday Freebie - Ben & Jerry's Mini Cup

This is a Friday Freebie worth posting about. My only worry is that our local stores might not have these mini cups. I sure hope they do because I LOVE Ben & Jerry's!

Get 100% back with SavingStar when you purchase one Ben & Jerry's Mini Cup, 3-4 oz. This offer expires Sunday, 2/15.
Activate here.

Just a reminder: the participating SavingStar stores in our immediate area are Albertsons, Walmart, and Walgreens. 
Learn more about SavingStar here. 

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Broulim's Weekly Roundup (2/11-2/17)

Here are the Broulim’s deals from 2/11-2/17. See the full ad here.

My favorites are in RED. If you can find a better price elsewhere I will highlight it in GREEN.

Produce

Asparagus - $1.99 lb.

Red Grapes - $1.99 lb.

Avocados - $1.25 each

Brocolli - $1.29 lb.

Grocery

Western Family Large Eggs, dozen - $1.25

Tillamook Yogurt, 6 oz. - 50¢

Western Family Biscuits, 16 oz. tubes - $1.00

Big Buy Bacon, 16 oz. - $2.29

Davinci Pasta, 16 oz. - 79¢

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts - $1.67

Coupons: .40/1 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Choclatey Strawberry orCinnamon Roll printable here

$1/2 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Gone Nutty! printable here

$1/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, any flavor (from RP 2/1, exp. 3/15)

Makes it: as low as $1.17 each

Western Family Cereal, 11-15 oz. - $1.25

Western Family Chocolate Chips, 11.5-12 oz. - $1.67

Western Family Brown Sugar, 32 oz. - 99¢

Western Family Powdered Sugar, 32 oz. - 99¢

Betty Crocker Cake Mix - $1.25

Western Family Granulated Sugar, 25 lbs. - $10.99

Oreo Cookies - $3.00

Coupon: .75/2 Oreo Cookies, 10.5 oz. or larger (from SS 2/1, exp. 3/21)

Makes it: $2.62 each when you buy 2

PLUS, get a gallon of milk free when you buy 2 packages!! Awesome deal.

Western Family Frozen Juice Concentrate, 12 oz. - $1.25

Frozen Potatoes, 24-26 oz. varieities - $1.50

Little Debbie Donuts, 8-11 oz. - 99¢

*Consider price matching at Walmart and then using the 55¢ back on the purchase of one Little Debbie Donuts SavingStar offer. Activate here.

Mother’s Cookies, 11.5-14.8 oz. - $2.00

Western Family Valentine Candy, 8-11 oz. - 99¢

Meat

Sirloin Roast or Pork Chops, bone-in - $1.49 lb.

Ibotta Roundup

Check out the deals you can score at Albertsons and Walmart with your Ibotta app.
Learn more about Ibotta here and sign up here.

Any Brand Offers:
these can be used at either store, and on any brand
check offer expiration dates, some of these expire as soon as 2/11!!!

 Ice Cream, 1.5 qt. or larger: $.25 back
Albertsons: Albertsons Brand Ice Cream, 1.5 qt - $1.99 (w/in-ad coupon)
Makes it: $1.74 after rebate

Cereal, 12 oz. box or larger: $.25 back

Eggs, dozen: $.25 back

Candy, 11 oz. bag or larger: $.25 back
Albertsons: M&M's - $2.50
Coupon: $1.00 off TWO bags of M&M's Chocolate Candies
Makes it: $1.88 each when you buy 2 and use rebate (limit of 1 rebate)

Frozen Vegetables, 8 oz. or larger: $.25 back

Milk, gallon: $.25 back
Walmart: I believe milk is $2.12 right now
Makes it: $1.87 after rebate

Pasta Sauce, 8 oz. or larger: $.25 back
Albertsons: Bertolli Pasta Sauce - $.99
Makes it: $.74 after rebate

Bread, any pre-sliced single loaf - $.25 back


Albertsons Offer:
Chips Ahoy! any variety - $.75 back
Currently $1.99 at Albertsons, so only $1.24 after rebate

Albertsons Weekly Roundup (2/11-2/17)

Here are the deals for Albertsons from 2/11 thru 2/17.

My favorites are in RED. If you can find a lower price elsewhere then I will highlight it in GREEN.

Produce

Roma Tomatoes - 99¢ lb.

Strawberries, 1 lb. container - $2.00 each

Grocery

Tillamook Yogurt, 6 oz. - 50¢

Imperial Margarine, 16 oz. quarters - 99¢

Wish Bone Salad Dressing, 16 oz. - 99¢ (limit 4)

Coupon: $1/2 Wish Bone or Western Dressings (from SS 1/11, exp. 3/11)

Makes it: only 49¢ each when you buy 2!!

Bertolli Pasta Sauce, 15-24 oz. - 99¢ (limit 4)

Giuliano Peppers, 16 oz. - $1.49

American Beauty or Ronzoni Pasta, 12-16 oz. - 79¢

Essential Everyday Egg Noodles, 12-16 oz. - 88¢ each (when you buy 2 with coupon at checkout)

Essential Everyday Oyster Crackers, 9 oz. - 49¢ (when you buy 2 with coupon at checkout)

StarKist or Chicken of the Sea Tuna, 5 oz. - 79¢

Wild Harvest Macaroni and Cheese, 6 oz. - 59¢ each (when you buy 3 with coupon at checkout)

Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 oz. - $12.99

Coupon: $1/1 Pompeian Olive Oil printable here

Makes it: $11.99

PLUS, buy 1 and get TWO Free cases of Albertsons bottled water, 24 pack

Chips Ahoy! Cookies, 9-15 oz. - $1.99

Coupon: .75/2 Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products (from SS 1/18, exp. 2/28)

Makes it: $1.62 each when you buy 2

Ibotta Offer: 75¢ cash back on the purchase of (1) any variety Chips Ahoy! (only can be redeemed once)

Langers Apple or Cranberry Juice Cocktails, 64 oz. - $1.49

DiGiorno Pizza - $5.99

Coupon: $2/2 DiGiorno Pizzas (from RP 1/25, exp. 2/28)

Makes it: $4.99 each when you buy 2

Stouffer’s Family Size Entrees, 25-38 oz. - $6.99

Van De Kamp’s Fish Sticks or Fillets, 18-25 oz. - BOGO Free

Coupon: $1/2 Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products (from SS 1/11, exp. 3/11)

Makes it: varies, no price listed on the ad

Albertsons Ice Cream, 1.5 qt. - $1.99 (w/in-ad coupon)

Mars Valentine M&M’s, 11.4 oz. - $2.50

Coupon: $1/2 Mars Valentine Candy (from RP 1/25, exp. 2/14)

Makes it: $2.00 each when you buy 2

Fresh Baked French Bread - $1.49

Meat

Boneless Chicken Breast - $1.99 lb.

Sugardale Thick Sliced Bacon, sold in 3 lb. packages - $2.99 lb.

Other

Huggies Jumbo Diapers, 18-44 ct. - $8.98

Coupon: $1.50/1 Huggies Diapers printable here

Makes it: $7.48

*Save $5 instantly when you purchase $50 or more in baby products*

If you haven't looked into this Albertsons Pharmacy deal, you should! I have done it a couple times and have received about $100 worth of gift cards.

Saving Money When Filing Taxes

This article was originally published in the Standard Journal on February 10, 2015. See it here.

Tax season is in full swing.  As a child I saw it as a time when my accountant dad became a distant memory and my mom got a lot more overwhelmed.  Now I see it as a time to hopefully get a little unexpected money in my pocket (having kids provides a variety of different blessings!).

In this world of e-filing your taxes through websites such as TurboTax or H&R Block, there are ways to maximize your refund.  I’m not talking about extra tax credits or any of that jazz.  I don’t know a thing about tax rules.  That is why I have my dad. 

No, I am talking about using cash back websites to earn up to 20% back on what you spend to e-file your taxes. 

Ebates is one of the many cash back websites that offer you a percentage of your purchase price back when you shop through their links.  It may sound complicated but it is actually very simple. 

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Ebates - How it works, PLUS don't forget to use it when filing taxes!!

Ebates is one of the many websites out there that offer you cash back simply by starting your online shopping on ebates.com.  

Using it is free and easy. PLUS, you can use it when you do your taxes on sites like TurboTax and H&R Block to get even more out of your tax refund!

First, use your email address to sign up for a free Ebates account.  

Next, whenever you sit down to do online shopping start at ebates.com.  By using the store links to shop you can get back a percentage of total you end up paying.

For example, if you need something at Walmart, first go to Ebates.com, search “Walmart” and then use their link to head over to the Walmart page.  Complete your purchase in the new browser window that is created and your cash back will be credited to your Ebates account.  

Once your account reaches $5.00 or more you will be sent a check for the total amount.  Ebates sends out checks every three months. 

Ebates gets even better when you can refer friends.  With its Tell-A-Friend program you can refer people with your unique referral link and then get $5 cash back when your referrals sign up and make their first purchase of $25 or more.  

If you can refer 2 friends during one bonus period (a 3 month span) then you will get an extra bonus, totaling $50!! Here is the breakdown: Two $5 bonuses = $10 + a $40 bonus for getting 2 referrals in one bonus period = $50.  How awesome would an extra $50 be?!

This is my referral link: http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=Uu4fKdgI9UqAHfG0u5kOkA%3D%3D&eeid=26471

Feel free to use this link to create your own account, and then post your own referral code in the comments! Thanks!

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