Target deals 3/4

If you’re a newbie to Target shopping, make sure to head on over here to check out my Target Store Guide. Also, if you don’t know already, you can create your own custom printable shopping list! Simply click on the printer icon to the right of the post title and then follow the instructions to easily remove portions of the weekly deals that do not interest you. Then print and take with you to the store!

Here are my favorite Target deals for this week…

Groceries

Buy 5 select Kellogg’s Items = $5 Target gift card
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 5 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes $2.75 each
Total = $13.75
Use the $1/3 Kellogg’s Select cereals (Excludes Single Serve) Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereals coupon found here
And use the $1/3 coupon found in the 3/4 RP or here Pay $10.75
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost only $5.75 total – $1.15 per box!
Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 5 Kellogg’s Homestyle Waffles $2 each
Total = $10
Use the $1/3 Kellogg’s Eggo Frozen Products printable coupon that was previously available
Pay $9
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost only $4 total -$0.80 each!

Deal Scenario #3:
Buy 5 Kellogg’s Pop Tarts 12 ct $2.50 each
Total = $12.50
Use the $1/3 Kelloggs Pop Tarts coupon found in the 3/4 RP
Pay $11.50
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost only $6.50 total – just $1.30 each!

(Photo Credit: Totally Target)

Deal Scenario #4:
Buy 5 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Mini Crisps $2.50 each
Total = $12.50
Use 5 $0.50/1 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Mini Crisps coupons found in the 3/4 RP
Pay $10
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost $5 total – just $1 each!

* Remember that you can mix and match the items above!
Market Pantry Pasta 1.02 – $1.09
Use the $1/2 Market Pantry Dry Pasta Target Shopkick Coupon
Final cost as low as only $0.52 each!
Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese 3 oz $1.94 – $2.19
Use the $1/2 Kraft Cheese items Target store coupon found here (Void in CA, TN, LA)
Pus, use 2 $1/1 Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese coupon found in the 2/12 SS (value varies by region)
Final cost as low as $0.44 each!
Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix $2.99
Use the $1/2 Kraft Cheese items Target store coupon found here (Void in CA, TN, LA)
Plus, use 2 $1/1 Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix coupon found in the 2/26 SS
(or use the $0.75/1 coupon found here)
Final cost as low as $1.49 each!
Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets 2 ct 5/$10
Use the $1.40/8 HOT POCKETS Brand Items 7.5 oz or larger packages coupon found hereFinal cost $14.60 total – $1.82 each!
Wolfgang Puck’s Organic Soup $1.89 (Price Cut thru 3/10)
Use the $1/2 Wolfgang Puck Soups Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/2 Wolfgang Puck Organic Soup coupon found here (use zip 84121)
Final cost only $0.89 per can!
Gorton’s Grilled Fillets $2.99 (Price Cut thru 3/10)
Use the $1/1 any Gorton’s Grilled Item coupon found here (top right corner)
Final cost only $1.99!
Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni $0.96 (Price Cut thru 3/10)
Use the $1/4 Facebook coupon found here
Final cost only $0.71 each!
Yoplait Light Yogurt Cups $0.62 – $0.67
Use the $1/10 Yoplait yogurts 6-oz. (Void in CA, LA, NJ, ND, NV & TN) Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/10 (Void in LA, NJ, NV, ND & TN) coupon found in the 2/5 General Mills insert (value varies by region)
(or use the $0.40/6 coupon found here or here)
Final cost as low as $0.42 per cup!
Dannon Oikos Yogurt 5.3 oz Cup $1.02
Buy 8 yogurts for a total of $8.16
Use the $1/4 Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurts 5.3 oz Target Mobile Coupon
Plus, use 4 buy 1 get 1 FREE coupons found in the 3/4 SS (value varies by region)
Final cost just $0.39 per cup!
- There is also a $0.25/1 coupon found here (use zip 84121) or there is also a $1/4 coupon found here.
Market Pantry Fruit Snacks 3.8oz (found by registers) $1
Use the $1/2 Market Pantry or Archer Farms snacks Target Shopkick App coupon
Final cost only $0.50 each!
Planter’s Honey Roasted Peanuts 12 oz Can $2.94
Use the $1/2 Planters Snack Items Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1.50/2 Planters Peanuts coupon found in the 1/29 SS
Final cost only $3.38 total – $1.69 each!
Planter’s Dry Roasted Sunflower Kernels 5.85 oz $1.67 – 1.89
Use the $1/2 Planters Snack Items Target store coupon found here
Final cost as low as $2.34 total – $1.17 each!
Market Pantry Frozen, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 2.5 lb bag $5.99 (Sale thru 3/10)
Use the $1/1 Market Pantry® Frozen Chicken Item Target store coupon found here
Final cost only $4.99!
Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables (including Select Rice) $1 (Price Cut thru 3/10)
Use the $1/2 Birds Eye Steamfresh coupon found here (create a Veggie Powered Plate on Facebook)
(Or use the $1/3 coupon found in the 3/4 RP)
Final cost as low as $0.50 each!
Funky Monkey Freeze Dried Fruit 1 oz Bag $1.69 (Price Cut thru 3/24)
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.94!
Bear Creek Pasta Mixes $2 (Price Cut thru 3/17)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 9/11 or 2/12 SS
Final cost only $1 each!
Ortega Taco Seasoning Packets $0.69 (Price Cut thru 3/10)
Use the $1/2 coupon found here or in the 1/15 SS (value varies by region)
Final cost only $0.19 per packet!
Life Savers Hard Candy 6.25 oz Peg Bag $1.89
Use the $1/1 Life Savers Candy 6.5 oz Target Mobile Coupon
Final cost only $0.89!

Sobe Lifewater or Tea 20 oz $0.90
Use the buy 5 get 1 FREE SoBe coupon found in the Moments to Save PepsiCo 2/26 insert
Final cost only $0.66 per drink!

Personal Care

Buy 3 Select P&G Health & Beauty Items = $5 gift cardDeal Scenario #1:
Buy 3 Olay Body Wash or Bar Soaps $5 each
Total = $15
Use 3 $2/1 coupons found in the 3/4 PG
Pay $9
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost only $4 total – $1.33 each!
Deal Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Olay Body Wash or Bar Soaps $5 each
Buy 4 Head & Shoulders $4.99 each
Total = $29.96
Use 2 $1/2 Select P&G Hair Care (Head & Shoulders included) regional Target store coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Plus, use 4 $1/1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner coupons found in the 3/4 PG
And use the two $2/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash or In-Shower Body Lotion coupons found in the 3/4 PG
Pay $19.96
Get back 2 $5 Target gift cards
Final cost only $9.96 total – $1.66 each!
- And you’ll have $29.96 worth of items to go towards the $15 P&G rebate!
Buy 1 Gillette ProGlide Styler or 2 select Gillette Items = $5 Target gift card
Deal Scenario:
Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler $19.99
Buy one Gillette Clear Gel $3.89
Total = $23.88
Use the $5/2 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Style Razor AND Clear Gel regional Target coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Plus, use the $3/1 Gillette ProGlide Styler coupon found in the 2/5 PG
And use the $1/1Gillette Fusion Shave Prep coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Pay $14.88
Get back a $5 Target gift card
Final cost only $9.88 for both!

Buy 3 Listerine 1 Liter bottles $4.99 each (look for bonus packages that include a Free 250 ml bottle) = $5 Target gift card (note that this gift card offer may be regional?)
Use 3 $1/1 Listerine coupons found here
Pay $11.97
Get back a $5 Target gift
Final cost only $6.97 total – $2.32 each!
(Photo and deal credit: Price Checking Chicks)
Reach Dental Floss $0.97
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 3/4 RP
Final cost FREE!
Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Scrunching Gel $2.50 (Price Cut thru 3/24)
Buy 2 for a total of $5
Use the $1/2 Select P&G Hair Care (Herbal Essence Included) regional Target store coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Plus, use the $2/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie Styler with the purchase of Herbal Essences or Aussie product coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Final cost only $1 each!
Ivory Bar Soap 3-Pack (not carried at all stores) $1.19 – $1.24
Use the $0.35/1 coupon found in the 3/4 PG (value varies by region)
Final cost as low as $0.84!
Purell Hand Sanitizer 8 oz Pump $2.99
Use the $1/1 Purell Hand Sanitizer 8 oz Target Mobile Coupon
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon found here or here
Final cost $0.99!
L’Oreal Studio Secrets Single Eye Shadows $3.94
Use the $1/1 L’Oreal Cosmetics Item Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $2/1 L’Oreal Eye Product coupon found here
Final cost only $0.94!
Revlon Eye Shadow Singles $4.49
Use the $2/1 Revlon Cosmetic Item Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon found in the 1/29 SS
Final cost only $1.49!
Allegra Allergy Adult 180 mg 24 Hour Tablets 30+5 ct $17.99
Use the $1/1 Allegra Allergy Relief Item Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $5/1 coupon found here
Final cost $11.99!

Nature Made Vitamin D Tablets 100 ct $3
Use the $1/1 Nature Made Vitamin or Supplement Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon found here or here or in the 3/4 RP or 2/26 SS
Final cost $1!
Tums Freshers Antacid 25 ct $2.49
Use the $0.75/1 Tums Cool Mint Freshers 25- or 50-ct. Target store coupon found here
Plus, use the $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.74!

Household / Pets

Charmin Freshmates Wipes 40ct Tub $2.94
Use the $2/2 Puffs 3 pk+ or Select Charmin Products Target store regional coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Plus, use the $1/2 coupon found in the 3/4 PG (value varies by region)
Final cost as low as $1.44 each!
Pampers Baby Wipes Refills 420-504 ct $10.99
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final cost $10.24!
Scott Extra Soft Triple Roll Bath Tissue 24 pk $14.99
Use the $0.99/1 coupon found here
Final cost $14 total – $0.58 per triple roll – which is like paying $0.19 per single roll!
Swiffer Limited Edition Sweeper Starter Kit $8.99
Use the buy 1 Swiffer Starter Kit get 1 FREE Swiffer Refill (up to $9 value!) coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Final cost only $8.99 for starter and refill!
Whiskas Cat Food Trays 3.5 oz $0.57
Use the $1/6 coupon found in the 3/4 RP (value varies by region)
Final cost $2.42 total – $0.40 each!
Buy 15 Cesar Canine Creations 3.5-oz. priced at $0.72 each
Total = $10.80
Use the buy 10 get 1 FREE Cesar wet dog food 3.5-oz. Target store coupon found here
Plus, use 2 buy 3 get 1 FREE coupon found in the 3/4 RP
And use 2 buy 2 get 1 FREE coupons found here
Final cost only $7.20 for 15 – $0.48 each!
Whisker Lickin’s Cat Treats 3 oz $1 (Price Cut thru 3/24)
Use the $1/2 coupon found in the 1/29 RP
Final cost only $0.50 each!

Toys, Electronics, Clothes, Gifts + More

Footloose Blu-ray+DVD+Digital $22.99 or DVD $16.99
Use $5/1 Fotloose on DVD or Blu-Ray coupon found here
(for US coupon make sure to click IN PURPLE BOX)
Final cost as low as $11.99!
- Note that this will not be available in-store until Tuesday, 3/6.
** A HUGE thanks to Totally Target for the help with these deals… and if you want to see even more Target weekly deals, make sure to head on over to Totally Target!

Free 6pk Hershey's candy at DG

You can score FREE Hershey’s chocolate at Dollar General this week! Here’s how…

Hershey’s Chocolate (6 pack) on sale for $1
Use the $1/1 Hershey’s 6-pack coupon found here
Final cost FREE!
* Check out even more Dollar General deals here.
(Thanks, Nicole’s Nickels!)

Chilli's Kids Eat Free 3/5-3/7

WooHoo! If you want to take the night off from cooking dinner and cleaning up, then consider heading on over to your local Chili’s. Print the coupon found here and kids ages 12 and under will eat FREE with any adult entree purchase. Keep in mind that there is a limit of 2 free kids meals per adult entree purchase; coupon only valid March 5th-7th.

Walmart Olay .57

Wow! Check out how you can score really inexpensive Olay soap at Walmart…

Olay Bar Soap 2-packs $2.57
Use the $2/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash or In-Shower Body Lotion coupon found in the 3/4 PG
Final cost only $0.57!

(Thanks and photo credit to my sidekick, Mary!)

New Coupons

Head on over to the Making Life Better site to print the following new Unilever coupons…
* Save $1/1 AXE Shower Gel or Detailer Tool (excluding travel and trial)
* Save $1/1 Degree Women Premium Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Mist
* Save $1/1 Degree Men Adrenaline Series Antiperspirant/Deodorants
* Save $0.75/1 Caress Body Wash (excluding trial and travel sizes)
* Save $1.75/2 Bertolli Frozen Meals or Meal Soups
* Save $0.60/1 Shedd’s Spread Country Crock Spread
* Save $1/1 Slim-Fast Shake Multi-Pack or Shake Mix

Target: pretzel Crisps

Head on over to Coupons.com and use zip code 77477 to print a new $1/1 Pretzel Crisps 6-14 oz bag coupon. The 6 oz bags of Pretzel Crisps are priced at $1.99 at Target, so only $0.99 after this coupon! Pair these crisps with cheese, peanut butter, mustard or chocolate and you’ll have a delicious and very affordable snack!

Free sample of garnie pure clean

UPDATE: You do need to be logged in to Facebook in order to be directed to the correct sample request page.
Hurry on over here to snag a FREE sample of Garnier Pure Clean 2-in-1 Shampoo. Your sample will arrive in 4-6 weeks.
(Thanks, Freebie Shark, Free Stuff Times and Suzy!)

Hot Deals

Wow! There are new Sally Hansen & Bayer Aspirin coupons on Coupons.com (use zip 33313) that will make for some pretty great deals at Walgreens, starting 3/11! The Sally Hansen cosmetics and Bayer aspirin products will be on sale Buy 1 Get 1 50 % off, which means you’ll be able to score some good deals.
UPDATE – These are also part of the CVS CashCard sale this week and also Buy 1 Get 1 50% off, so should also make for a good deal. (Thanks for the reminder, Mel!)

Check out these upcoming deals:

Buy 2 Bayer Low Dose Aspirin 32ct or Chewable Aspirin 36 ct Buy 1 at $2.99 Get 1 50%
Total = $4.48
Use 2 $1/1 coupons found here (use zip 33313)
Plus, use the $1/1 Walgreens coupon found in the March coupon booklet (will deduct $2)
Final cost $0.24 each!
Also, check out this great deal on Sally Hansen lip products…
Buy 2 Sally Hansen Lip Line Smoother or Moisture Twist Buy 1 at $4.99 Get 1 50% OFF
Total = $7.50
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found here (use zip 33313)
Final cost $1.75 each!

Possible Revlon deal at CVS

WooHoo! If you are heading to CVS soon, be sure to scan your card at the Magic Coupon Machine as you may receive a $3/1 ANY Revlon Cosmetics purchase CVS coupon. This store coupon will make for better than FREE Revlon nail polish at CVS this week. Here’s how…
All Revlon Nail $4.79 = $3 Ecb (limit 6)
Use the $3/1 Revlon CVS store coupon printing from the Magic Coupon Machine (may not print for everyone)
Pay $1.79
Get back $3 Ecb
Final cost FREE + $1.21 money maker!

100 Snapfish photo shiped for $5

Wow! If you’re looking for a way to snag inexpensive photo prints, have I got a great deal for you! Through tomorrow, 3/6, Snapfish is offering up 100 4×6 photo prints for ONLY $5 shipped when you enter the promo code MARCHPRINTS during checkout! That makes the photo prints ONLY $0.05 each shipped to your door! This seems like a fantastic deal, especially since you can add borders at no additional cost (under the Edit option)… which makes for very inexpensive photo cards!

Here’s what you’ll need to do…

* Head on over here and log in to your existing account or register for a new account
* Start uploading your photos
* Add 100 4×6 prints to your cart
* Start the checkout process

* Enter the coupon code MARCHPRINTS during checkout
* Enter your credit card and payment info
* On the final order page, your discount will show up and you’ll pay just $5 (+ tax) for 100 4×6 photo prints shipped straight to your door!
(Thanks, Tasha!)

Kiss coupons and possible RA deals

Hop on over to Coupons.com and use zip code 77477 (if needed), then click on the “Personal Care” category to quickly locate a total of 3 new Kiss product coupons…
* $1/1 Kiss or Broadway Nails Artificial Nail Products (offer excludes glue & nail files)
* $1/1 Kiss Nail Dress
* $1/1 any Kiss Premium Lash Product

And, if you have a Rite Aid nearby, you may be able to score the following deal…
* Kiss Easy Step Platinum French Nail Kit on clearance for $2 (regularly $7.99!)
Use the $1/1 Kiss coupon found here
Final cost only $1!

$1/1 Starbuck refreshers

Check out this rare Starbucks coupon! Just head on over here to print a high value $1/1 12oz can of Starbucks Refreshers beverage coupon. Since this is a new product, we should be seeing lots of sales. Also, I’m thinkin’ this beverage can’t be priced higher than around $1.75, so this coupon should make for an inexpensive drink.
If you know the price of these, feel free to share in the comments.
(Thanks, Coupon Pro!)

Gift to Grow Points

Yay! There’s another new Pampers Gifts to Grow code available! Just enter code TWITM7TWRFGTH12 to score 5 more points! (Thanks Sandy!)
* If you’re new to the pampers Gifts to Grow program, then go on over here to sign up (you’ll score 100 points just for joining)! The Pampers Gifts to Grow Program rewards you every time you purchase Pampers diapers, training pants and wipes! Once you’ve become a member, you can start collecting points. Just find the Gifts to Grow code inside each package and enter the code online to accumulate points, then redeem your points for rewards! They’ve got lots of great rewards including various gift

Better than Free at Rite Aid

If you’re running low on toothpaste and/or toothbrushes, then you’ll definitely want to add this deal scenario to your Rite Aid Shopping list. Check out below how you can actually snag moneymakin’ Colgate toothbrushes and toothpaste this week at Rite Aid…
Buy 4 Colgate Toothpaste Total Advanced or Sensitive $3.50 each
Buy 5 Colgate 360, Sensitive ProRelief Manual Toothbrushes $2.49 each
Total = $26.45
Use 4 $0.75/1 toothpaste coupons from the 2/12 SS
Pay $23.45
Get back 4 $3.50 +Up Rewards from the toothpaste (limit 4 offers)
Get back 4 $1.50 +Up Rewards from the toothbrushes (limit 4 offers)
Get back a $10 Monthly +Up Reward when you buy $25 worth of Colgate, Advil and Thermacare products (limit 4 offers)
Final Cost FREE + $6.55 moneymaker!
* For the rest of the Rite Aid Weekly deals, click here.
(Thanks, PilotMom and Southern Cali Saver!)

Hot Starkist Coupon

Head on over to the Starkist Facebook page, click on the Products tab, and then click on the Coupon image to print a very rare $0.50/1 any Starkist Pouch Product Bricks coupon! These pouches often go on sale for around $1, so you may be able to snag a FREE pouch if you store doubles coupons!
(Thanks, Coupon Pro!)

Dove Free Sample

This sample is still available if you’ve missed it before!

Yay! Just head on over here to score a FREE Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave-In Smoothing Cream sample! You will need to login or register in order to score your sample.
(Thanks, Freebie Shark!)

Weekend Deals

AC MooreOn Saturday 2/18 from 1-3pm, Make & Take an American Girl Crafts Wall Dangler. On Monday 2/20 from 1-3pm, the Hands-On Demonstration: Be Amazing! Toys Insta-Snow. Go here for more details.
*Babies “R” UsOn Saturday 2/18 from Noon-3pm, Baby Safety Day: Come learn all about baby safety from car seat & home safety to other great baby tips. Sponsored by Safety 1st. Find your local Babies “R” Us here.
*Bass Pro Shops
Attend the FREE Boat Show with family activities, savings and seminars. For dates, times and pro schedules select your local store here.
*Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft StoresOn Saturday 2/18 from Noon-1pm, head to Jo-Ann Fabric for a Cricut Cake Mini Machine Demonstration. Go here for more details and to find a store near you.

*Kia Dealerships
Now though March 31, 2012, Kia is offering a free $25 Prepaid Visa card if you test-drive a new 2012 Kia Optima. Go here to print your personalized certificate before heading to the dealership. Then go here to locate a Kia dealer near you.

*Lakeshore LearningOn Saturday 2/18 from 11am-3pm, Kids make a log-cabin collage in honor of Presidents’ day. Go here for more details.

*Michael’sOn Saturday 2/18 from 10am-Noon, attend the free Make-It Take-It: and make an Express Yourself Tote with purchase of bandana. Go here to print a coupon for 50% off any regular priced item, or go here to get a coupon for 25% off your entire purchase of wall & tabletop frames, framed art & display cases.
*Pottery Barn KidsOn Tuesdays from 11-11:30am, Children’s Story Time. On Saturday 2/18 National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Birds with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more. Go here for more details.
*Palm BeachGo here and “like” their Facebook page to score a FREE sunbed or sunless tan just for “liking” them, available to the first 20,000 fans.
*Regal Cinemas
Head over here to Regal Cinema’s Facebook page, “like” them, and print a coupon for $2 off a Zap Pak. Offer expires 2/19
*Sea World & Busch Gardens Florida
If you live in Florida, Kids can get a FREE admission to Florida Busch Gardens and Seaworld for 5 and under with the preschool pass. Valid for Florida residents only. Must present valid ID at gate. Go here for more details.
*Target
Target is having a special Read Across America Event Saturday February 25th with Dr. Suess books between 9am and 11am with special FREE goody bags, fun activities and more! Go here for more details.
*We Give Books
We Give Books offers over 100 children’s books that you can read for FREE with your child online. After you read it, they donate a book to one of several campaigns that you can choose from that give books to children than may not have them otherwise! Go here for more details.
(Thanks, Couponaholic, Family Frugal Fun and Keeping Cents!)

Restaurant:

*Blimpie
Currently, you can head on over here and “like” Blimpie on Facebook to print a coupon for Buy 1 Get 1 FREE 6-inch sub!
*Bob Evans
Head here to print a coupon for $3 off a $10 or more purchase at Bob Evans, valid until 2/20.
*Buca di BeppoGet a FREE Buca Small Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti Marinara or Baked Ziti with Purchase valid 2/21 only. Also, score $29 Leap Day Meal Deals valid 2/29 only or $10 off $30 To Go purchase valid 2/29 only.

*California Pizza Kitchen
Head on over here and sign up for the California Pizza Kitchen email club and you will receive a coupon for $5 off your next visit. Plus you can also sign your kids up and they will get a free meal on their birthday!
*Charley’s Grilled Subs
Head on over here and “like” Charley’s Grilled Subs on Facebook, click on the Grill Iron Classic tab on the left and vote for your favorite between two subs for a coupon for a Buy One Get One Sub or for Free Regular Fry and Drink with purchase of a sub valid through 2/29.
*Chick Fil-AParticipating Chick Fil A restaurants in Kansas, Columbia, SC and Orlando, Fl are offering a free breakfast entree to those who head over here and make a reservation.
*Del Taco
Through 2/24, get a FREE Breakfast Muffin Sandwich with ANY Purchase.
*Einstein Bros Bagels
Now through 4/3, whenever you buy any medium or large Espresso beverage, you’ll be able to snag a Classic or Signature Bagel and Shmear for only $1.25 (no coupon needed), at participating restaurants. Also, go here to print a coupon for $2 off any Oatmeal Deli Turkey Sandwich at Einstein Bros Bagels, exp 2/29.
*Friendly’sHead over here to print a coupon for $5 off $25 purchase, expires 2/20.
*IKEA
From February 18th through 20th, get FREE Breakfastbefore 11AM. Go here for more details.
*IHOP
Head on over to the IHOP Facebook page and sign up for the Pancake Revolution to receive 1 free meal when you sign up, 1 on your birthday, and 1 on your year anniversary of signing up. Head on over here for more details.
*Logan’s Roadhouse
Join Logan’s Roadhouse Nut-E club here and get a $5.00 Coupon plus enter to win a trip for 2 for college men’s basketball championship.
*Longhorn Steakhouse
Go here to print a coupon for $4 off two Adult Dinner Entrees, expires 3/4
*Maggiano’s
Head over here to enter to win a Ultimate Dinner Party for 20, with one winner chosen at every Maggiano’s location and score a coupon for a free flatbread just for entering! Plus if you sign up for their emails you get a $10 off your next meal!
*Maggie Moo’sGo here to Maggie Moo’s Facebook, click “like” then the coupon tab on the left, then print a coupon for $1 off any Sundae!
*Panda Express
Get a FREE Peppercorn Shrimp Entree on February 22 with this coupon.
*Papa John’s
Reminder! If you were a Papa Rewards member before the Super Bowl, head on over here and enter your email address to receive your coupon code for your FREE large pizza and Pepsi 2-liter soda.
*Planet Hollywood
Go here to print a coupon for $10 off a $20 food & beverage purchase. Expires 6/30
*P.F. Chang’s
Go here and sign up for P.F. Changs Warrior Rewards to receive a coupon good for a FREE Lettuce Wraps.
*Red Lobster
Red Lobster is hosting a Lobsterfest with great menu specials. Check here for a participating restaurant near you.
*T.G.I. Friday’s
Go here to print a $5 off $15 at T.G.I. Friday’s coupon, valid through 6/30
*Taco Time
Go here and use zip code 84141 to print a coupon for Buy one 5 Alarm burrito, get one free.
*Villa Fresh Italian KitchenClick here to “like” Villa Fresh on Facebook and get a coupon for a buy one get one free Beopolitan single sliced pizza. Offer expires 2/29.
*Waffle House
Go here to print a coupon for a free slice of pie from Waffle House. Exp 3/9
(Thanks, Savvy-Spending, Teacher Couponing, Megan, Kupon Chick, Laura, NW Bargains, Leslie, Coupon Pro, Smart Couponing, and 4Our2Cents!)

Hot Nature Made Coupon and Deal

Hop on over to Coupons.com and use zip code 30033 to print a high-value coupon valid for $5 off any Nature Made Product 160 ct. or greater! This should make for a great deal on vitamins and/or supplements especially when paired with a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Sale! In fact, check out this *HOT* deal scenario you can score at CVS this week, through 2/18!
Spend $30 on select products = FREE $10 CVS Cash Card
All Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Deal Scenario:
Buy 6 Nature Made Folic Acid 400 Mcg Tablets 250 ct $5.99 (based on online price)
Buy 4 Nature Made Magnesium 250 Mg Tablets 200 ct $7.19 (based on online price)
Total = $32.35
Use 6 $5/1 coupons found here (will need multiple computers)
Plus use 3 $1/1 coupons found here or here or in the 1/29 SS (one will need to be adjusted down)
Pay as low as $0
Get back $10 CVS Cash Card
Final cost FREE + $10 money maker!
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Confirmed: Counterfeit coupons used on TLC's "Extreme Couponing"

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Confirmed: Counterfeit coupons used on TLC's "Extreme Couponing"

Submitted by Coupon Maven on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 2:00pm

When TLC premiered the first episode of "Extreme Couponing" in 2011, coupon shoppers around the country took to the web to voice their concerns about the rampant coupon misuse and fraud depicted on the show. Some of the show's shoppers appeared to be using coupons for products they didn't buy (and later admitted doing so) or used hundreds of coupons that are limited to one or four like coupons per transaction. Stores unfortunately played along too, with some agreeing to double coupons "just for the show" or allow the show's shoppers to utilize coupon overage, even when it wasn't their policy to do so for their other shoppers.
Coupon bloggers around the country have dissected the show, noting the sheer number of coupons that appeared to have been misused, the store policies that were disregarded during the taping, and numerous cashiers overriding registers beeping that coupons did not match the items being purchased. One supermarket chain even blew the whistle on the amount of rule-bending, policy-lifting and staging done for their episodes of Extreme Couponing. It released a statement to the media expressing the store's regret at participating in the show, acknowledging waiving part of its policy for the benefit of TV cameras, and apologizing to its regular customer base.
All of this is old news to anyone who's even casually followed the show. Judging from reactions on coupon blogs around the web, most coupon shoppers became so tired of the coupon misuse depicted week after week that they simply stopped watching. I did too for most of Season 2. But back in October, I tuned into an episode of Extreme Couponing entitled "Katherine and Joel."
Joel, a 16-year-old from Burbank, caught my eye because he was so enthusiastic about couponing. Who doesn't love seeing a teenager fired up about saving money? Joel shopped at Gelson's, a high-end California supermarket. And indeed, Joel had one incredible shopping trip. He had numerous coupons for entirely free products - five coupons for free bottles of All laundry detergent, six coupons for free boxes of Fresh Step cat litter, and then there was the toilet paper...
"There's a coupon that the manufacturer was giving out for a free 12-pack of toilet paper," Joel said in the episode. But he didn't have just one free coupon -- he had 34 of them. The on-screen graphics note that Joel purchased a total of 408 rolls of Quilted Northern toilet paper, and all of it was free.
As Joel and his family wheeled their seven carts of toilet paper to the register in this episode, I felt the proverbial red flag go up. Most coupon enthusiasts are aware of what current and legitimate coupons are circulating at any given time, but this trip seemed, well, unbelievable. While it's possible that Joel had obtained all of these free coupons legitimately from the manufacturers, it was hard not to consider another possibility. What if the coupons he was using were fake?

When Joel arrived at the checkout lane, he said "I am shaking, I am nervous, I need a restroom." The cashier began scanning Joel's toilet paper coupons, and then he said "There's something wrong with the coupon." The register's screen showed the following message:

"INELIGIBLE VALUE CODE IN FORMAT CODE 992 COUPON"
The cashier brought an assistant over to look at the screen, and they said "It's not on file... it's not taking it." After some discussion, the cashier stated "The register doesn't accept the coupon for $11.99, so I need my manager to put his code in for an acknowledgment."

The manager overrode the register's warning, and the coupons' value was deducted from Joel's total. At the end of the episode, the show's voiceover boasts that Joel enjoyed a 93% savings on his shopping trip.

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It all seemed a little too good to be true, didn't it? In this case, it was. The bar code on Joel's toilet paper coupon immediately looked fake to me. First, it's an older form of bar code on the right side that was phased out during the GS1 Databar transition (to the new form of barcodes now present on coupons.) The value field of the coupon is also miscoded.
I forwarded some screenshots of Joel's to the Coupon Information Corporation, the organization that fights coupon fraud. After researching the issue, the CIC has determined that the coupons Joel used in his Extreme Couponing shopping trip were indeed counterfeit (link to their press release.)
Here's what you didn't see on TV:
Once the counterfeit coupons reached the manufacturer, the manufacturer denied payment to the store. A representative from Gelson's contacted the producers of Extreme Couponing, outraged that they would absorb a loss of over $400. Joel's mother then paid the store the value of the product that her son "bought" with the fake coupons.
None of this has ever been aired on the show or released to the media prior to today. In fact, you can still view Joel's episode of Extreme Couponing right now on Amazon Instant Video.
There are a lot of questions. Where did the counterfeit coupons come from? Unfortunately, fraudulent, fake, and counterfeit coupons are extremely easy to come by online, either on auction sites or websites selling "free coupons." When a counterfeiter can turn a $2, $5, or $10 profit selling useless pieces of paper... and people are willing to part with their money and attempt to use these fake "free" coupons, fraud will continue. And, if you don't think counterfeit coupons are a serious matter, the CIC is currently offering a $100,000 reward for information on several counterfeit coupons that are currently circulating.
The other question that continues to run through my head is "Why?" Why would any honest couponer want to beat and cheat the system, especially when every detail of the shopping trip will be filmed for TV? What kind of pressure is TLC putting on the shoppers featured in Extreme Couponing to have the "most extreme" trips of their lives?
There are serious issues on many levels if Joel, a minor was encouraged to break the law and use fake coupons to create this incredible-for-TV trip. And we know from the show's history that there's already very little "reality" in this show. With the CIC's confirmation that Joel used on Extreme Couponing are counterfeit, TLC and Extreme Couponing are not only promoting a criminal act, they're profiting from it.
I reached out to Joel in an attempt to speak with him and hear his side of the story, but at the time of this writing, he has not responded. I welcome Joel and any of the Extreme Couponing participants to share their stories if they would like to.

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If you've followed some of the controversy surrounding Extreme Couponing, you may remember that after shopper Jaime Kirlew's coupon fraud was depicted, TLC released a statement that they were opening their own investigation into coupon fraud on their show. That was on April 17th, 2011 -- 302 days ago at the time of this writing. Dustin Smith, vice president of communications for TLC, stated in an interview last April, "Any questions about specific strategies that have brought up, we're looking into them. We're taking any concern seriously and we're researching the specific allegations." (link.)
Where are their findings? Surely, after almost a year, with access to the full, unedited footage from their shoppers' Extreme Couponing shopping trips, they must have come to some conclusion. Instead, TLC has remained silent, continuing to churn out episodes of Extreme Couponing filled with coupon misuse, misredemption and fraud. And now, with the CIC's confirmation, TLC can add counterfeit coupon usage to that list too. This time, they promoted crime committed on TV, by a minor, for the sake of ratings.
The CIC has continued to suggest TLC retain the support of an independent industry expert to insure the integrity of future episodes, with a commitment to following all laws and rules pertaining to couponing. To date, TLC continues to decline.
Today, I also telephoned Dustin Smith, Vice President of Communications for Discovery Communications, parent company of TLC. I shared that the Coupon Information Corporation had determined that Joel used counterfeit coupons on Extreme Couponing and asked for his response. He stated, "Until I see their statement, I will not be able to respond." He asked that I forward the CIC's statement, and then if he felt it necessary to respond to it, he would.
I asked, "Prior to my phonecall today, were you aware of this situation?" Mr. Smith replied, "I will not comment on that at this time."
UPDATE: 2/13/12, 5:13PM: After forwarding the CIC's statement to Dustin Smith, Dustin emailed the following response:

From: Dustin Smith
To: Jill Cataldo
Subject: Re: Coupon Information Corporation releases statement on "Extreme
Couponing"
Thread-Index: AQHM6qUggNouXTBzmEiYnNcSwpprUg==
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:13:42 +0000
user-agent: Microsoft-MacOutlook/14.14.0.111121
x-originating-ip: [172.24.41.5]
X-OriginatorOrg: discovery.com
Hi Jill,
Thanks for the note. We will not be offering a comment.
Thanks,
Dustin

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(Photo Credit: Reader, Katie)

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(Photo Credit: Reader, Tiffany)

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Household / Pets

Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil Warmer (Unit Only) $0.97
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