Any Sunday must-do deals?

If your newspaper has Parade magazine in it, look at the front cover of today’s issue. “17 Must-See Movies!” Seventeen? Really? There are seventeen movies coming out this year that qualify as must-see? I really doubt it. Lucky for you all, I’m much more discriminating in what I think is a must-see or must-do, so you I won’t have you driving around to 17 different stores.

Pathmark-if you didn’t get there yesterday, and you have a Pathmark, it’s definitely a must-do. Any coupons up to and including $1 in face value are tripled. Another deal blog that I like, Living Rich with Coupons, has done several good posts on some things to look out for. My closest Pathmark is 10-15 miles away, and unfortunately I have too many other commitments this weekend to make a side trip down there. Hopefully next time. And A&P-if you’re listening, how about doing triples at ALL your stores under your umbrella, instead of just some of them. Read-include Superfresh next time!

Scotch tape-There are two good (freebie deals) on Scotch tape this week. I’m listing them as must-do, merely because it’s not Scotch tape season, lol. In all seriousness, at Christmas time and back-to-school time, stores have lots of this to sell. They are not as well stocked this time of year, so I would expect them to run out.  Especially since it’s free with printable coupons, and those coupons are in pdf format, so you can print as many as you want.

Coupons

The first deal is at Walgreens, where it’s on sale for buy one at 1.99, get two free. Use two of the $1 printables. The second is Staples, where it’s on sale for $0.99. Staples also has a good ink cartridge deal this week. Spend $50 on ink, and you’ll get $5 back for each cartridge you turn in, instead of the usual $2. While you’re there getting your tape, you may want to consider doing this too.

I don’t see anything else I would really go out for today.

No coupons? No problem! week of May 9

Sorry I’m a little late with this one this week. My pick of the week is still going to be Giant! I went there this morning and had mixed success.

First, the Hallmark catalina offer is still working. Buy any three cards and get $5 back. The $0.99 cards work and I’ve purchased dozens. But, I did have one transaction this morning not work for me, so choose carefully and be prepared to return them or eat the cost if it doesn’t work. At the Kennett Square store they do have $0.99 Father’s Day cards. I also read online that in Altoona, PA, the store has been instructed to NOT restock any of the $0.99 cards until this deal is over. Pfft! So while this is a great deal, it’s turning into a YMMV (your mileage may vary) deal very quickly.

The Scott deal is also still running through this week. But any three Scott items from different categories, and get $3 back. The three categories are toilet paper, paper towels and wet wipes. The paper towels are $1 and the small TP roll is $0.87, so you can just pay $1.87+ tax and get $2 back. And that $2 will roll onto a second deal, just make sure you have something to eat up the overage. I’ve been using the $0.50 coupon on the wipes, which are $1.89. Once that coupon doubles, I’m paying $0.87 + $0.89 +$1.00 and getting $3 back. Love free TP!

But if you don’t have any coupons, still lots of small freebies to be had at Giant. I am completely stocked in greeting cards now, for the next few years!

More freebies at Chick-Fil-A

I went to a Box Tops University today and on my way home, ran through the drive-thru at Chick-Fil-A, the Glen Mills one. They had some signs up for freebie events.

First, what better way to start the week than with a Monday morning freebie?! Every Monday morning in May, they are offering a free breakfast item. Check that link I provided for details.

Then, on Friday, May 13 from 3-6, they are giving out their new sweet potato waffle fries. Easy way to take the kids out for an early dinner and trim money off your bill-free fries!

Check your local store for promos near you. They are not always exactly the same, as they are independently owned & operated.

A few freebies to sign up for

I’m getting the Scotch stuff and the ear plugs. Don’t ask.