Check out the guest post that I did over on BakersfieldMom.com yesterday.  I sold the site to the Bakersfield.com network but I will be working with them as a guest blogger.  They are really working to get the site off the ground and make it an awesome place for moms in Bakersfield.  Check out my article and let me know what you think!

OK, so for some time now, I have been going bonkers each week doing the Vons and Albertsons lists and trying to get them formatted into a printable list for you to be able to use.  I think having the function is great but wait till you take a look at the new one!  It is soooooo much easier on my end for sure and you will love all the features for you.  There are still a few little changes to be made but overall, I love it.  Here is how to best use this option:

1. Scroll through the Vons or Albertsons list, clicking any items that you want to add to your shopping list.  As you do, you will see them added to the list in the small box in the bottom right of your screen.  The ones you have chosen will also go grey. 
2. At any time, you can click the “My List” tab to see what you have added.
3. Consider adding items to your list in the order they are in your store.  This will save you even more time in the store.
4. After you have selected all of the items on the list that you want to purchase, click the Print button.  It will bring up a new screen just like the one pictured below.
5. You will then be able to add your own items to the list!  I think this is an awesome feature.  This way, you can have everything all on one list.  There is even a section to put notes to yourself like “watch for coupon booklet near dairy section”.
6. Make sure to print your list before moving on to another store or page so you don’t lose everything!

So what do you think?  Have you tried it yet?

Check your Food 4 Less stores in Southern California for Schick razors for $.98, limit 6.  Use the $1.00 off from 5/22 SS to get the for FREE!
Thanks Save At Home Mommy Danielle!

Here is a sweet deal that Save At Home Mommy Stephanie found at Vons today!

New Ritz Crackerfuls (cracker aisle display sitting in the aisle) are on sale BOGO.  She found peelies on some of the crackers for FREE Crackerfuls when you buy any one Wheat Thins, Ritz or Triscuit 5.5-16oz boxes.

Try This:

Buy 2 Wheat Thins Stix- $1.99
Buy 2 Crackerfuls- BOGO FREE
Use 2 Peelies on crackers for 2 free Crackerfuls AND
Use (2) $1.00 off Stix HERE or from 4/17 SS
Final Price= $1.98 for all 6 boxes

Let us know if you find these peelies at your store!

Here is a Deal Alert found at the Vons on North Chester.  They have pampers clearanced 50% off of $19.99 with red stickers on them.  They have some size 4, 5 & some pullups.  They were found sitting on the floor in the diaper aisle!  Use the coupons from the 5/1 P&G to make it an even better deal.  Let us know if you find them at other stores.

Thanks Save At Home Mommy Stephanie!

I was able to get to Target to snag some of the best deals going on right now.  I actually found several things priced lower than what I was expecting.  The good news is that I got overage on my Nivea bodywashes, making it only a little over $1.00 for everything pictured!  Here are the deals I snagged:

Nivea bodywash- $2.43

Used $3.00 off from 4/17 RP

Final Price= $.57 PROFIT

John Frieda Root Awakening- $4.99

Use $3.00 off from 5/1 SS AND
Use $3.00/2 Target printable coupon

Final Price= $.49

French’s BOGO packs- $1.54

Used $.75 off from French’s website for honey mustard HERE since it was included

Final Price= $.79 for both bottles

Polaner All Fruit- $1.61

Used $1.00 off from Polaner website HERE

Final Price= $.61

Carefree liners- $.97

Used $.01 Target coupon from newspaper insert

Final Price= $.01

Sally Hansen nail polish- $2.49

Used $1.00 off from coupons.com AND
Used $1.00 off Target printable coupon
Final Price= $.49

I get questions a lot about saving on formula and other baby supplies.  I try to post about diaper deals when I come across them, but it has been a long time since I have had to buy formula.  So, I thought I would ask all of you…

How do you save on formula, diapers and other baby supplies?  Let us know in the comments section below!

Save At Home Mommy Kandi emailed: “I save on formula – similac to be exact.  There was a $3 off coupon awhile back and at target/walmart the ready to feed was only $3.83-$4 so each container was no more than $1.  Then they raised the prices everywhere and then released a $5 off coupon expiring 5/31 so I went on ebay and bought the coupons.  With the cost of the coupon my total cost per bottle – currently babies r us has it the cheapest (I get the organic one) it came to no more than $1 a bottle.  I’ve stocked up as much as I can….I just hope I didn’t overbuy – or under buy for that matter!!”

If you are joining us after searching for more information about Extreme Couponing as seen on TLC, WELCOME!  You will find tons of great deals, bargains and more as well as all the details on how to match coupons to sales and store rewards to get super low prices.  Here are some resources you may want to check out:

• Find the current deals at store in your area under the Store Deals button on the menu bar.
• Check out the Get Coupons tab in the menu bar to find great free sources for printable coupons.
• If you are looking for something to keep all those coupons organized, check out our Save At Home Mommy Coupon Binder!  It is a great way to keep everything you need to score major deals all in one place.

For all the basics, click on Start Here in the menu bar to get the basics of how to develop a budget, how and why you should stockpile, developing a menu plan and all the basics of how to work the store rewards programs to get paid to take items out of the stores!

You will not find the extreme element that you saw on the show but you will see how I use coupons to keep our monthly budget for a family of 4 at $200 a month for all our groceries, toiletries and cleaning supplies.  Couponing does not run my life and I actually spend very little time planning and shopping each week.  I also enjoy using coupons to get items for free or cheap that I can use to help others.  Check out my video HERE to see one way we do that.

I use coupons, they don’t use me!