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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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free mug

New customers to Snapfish can get a FREE Custom Photo Mug! Also, you can get (99) 4X6 prints for 1¢ each when you use coupon code BDAYUSA thru 7/7.

You will have to pay shipping for both the mug and prints, which comes to about $5.99. This is still a great deal though, with each print being around 6¢ ea.!

Also, you can get (2) photo books for FREE when you buy a photo book. Use coupon code BDAYBOOKS thru 7/10! Not only will you get (3) photo books for $8 ea., but also the photo books can have different pictures and don’t have to be the same!

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    zulily fourth of july blowout saleThere is currently a great Zulily Fourth of July Blowout sale! The sale includes clothing, decor, accessories, and more.

    There are a ton of great deals!

    Deal Ideas:

    Girls Plaid Romper, $6.99 (reg. $24)

    Black Rose Sandal, $9.50 (reg. $40)

    Splash Bomb Launcher Set, $5.49 (reg. $13)

    Segolene Paris Black Zipper Tote, $35.99 (reg. $149)

    Shipping is $5.95, but you will get free shipping on additional orders you place the same day. The sale ends 7/7.

    See more online shopping deals.

      Green Mountain Coffee Coupon
      Here are today’s top printable coupons!  The Green Mountain Coffee coupon is back again if you missed it last time!

      Grocery
      .55/2
      Boston Market home style bowls (zip 12345) printable
      $1 off Farm Rich snacks, 18 oz+ printable
      $1 off Green Mountain coffee k-cup pks. printable
      B1G1 Peanut Butter & Co. peanut butter jar, 16 oz (Facebook) printable
      $1 off Talenti product printable
      $2/$10 Weight Watchers products printable

      Personal Care
      $1 off
      Phillips’ laxative printable
      $2 off Poise hourglass pads printable
      $3 off TruBiotics product printable
      $4 off Zegerid OTC, 42 ct. printable

      Search the Coupon Database for more great savings!


        Free 4X6 Photo Magnet + 40 Free Photo Prints!

        Today, 7/4, only you can get a FREE York Photo photo magnet! Use the code FREEMAGNET to get the deal.

        The magnet has a value of $3.99, so this is a great deal! The offer is valid for new customers only.

        The code is valid today, 7/4, only.

        See more photo deals.

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          Rite Aid Logo

          Here are all the deals and coupons for Rite Aid starting on 7/7. I hope you watched your Video Values last month because the coupons make for a few great deals this week! You can get a nice price on smaller packs of Tide, or score a deal for a huge pack of diapers and a few other goodies for $15!

          If you find more deals or coupons to add, let us know in the comments!

          UP Rewards – Grocery

          • $2 +UP WYB (2) Ice Cream Treats, limit 3
            Edy’s Fruit Bars, $3.50
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Edy’s Outshine Fruit Bars, 6-12 ct. printable
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Edy’s Outshine fruit bars or Edy’s fruit bars, 6 ct.+, in store dispenser
            (use $1/2 off, makes it $2 ea.)
            Nestle Dibs, Drumstick Cones or Fudge Bars, $3.50
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1/3 Nestle bars, sandwiches, drumstick cones or push-up frozen snacks, 4 ct.+, SS 4/28 (EXP 07/08)
            Manufacturer Coupon -.75/2 Nestle bars, sandwiches, drumstick cones or push-up frozen snacks, 4 ct.+ (regional), SS 4/28 (EXP 07/08)
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Nestle Drumstick cones or frozen snacks, 4 ct.+ printable
            Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Nestle Drumstick cones or frozen snacks, 4 ct.+, upload photo printable (limit reached)
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Nestle Drumstick cones, 8 ct. printable (limit reached)
            (use (2) $1 off, makes it $1.50 ea.)
            Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, 1.5 qt., $3.50
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Edy’s products, 48 oz printable
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Edy’s Branded Products, 48 oz. printable
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Edy’s products, 48 oz printable
            (use $1.50/2 off, makes it $1.75 ea.)
            Magnum or Good Humor Ice Cream Bars, $3.50
            Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Magnum Gold, 3 bar pk. or Mini Gold, 6 bar pk. ice cream printable
            Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Magnum Ice Cream Bars 3-6 pk. printable (limit reached)
            (use (2) $1 off, makes it $1.50 ea.) Read More→
            Printable Shopping List

            CVS Logo

            Here are all of the deals for the CVS Ad starting 7/7. Be sure to grab the Sunday paper. There will be a lot of great Proctor and Gamble coupons to go with the P&G ECB deal.

            If you know of additional deals please leave them in a comment below.

            Extra Care Deals

            • $10 ECB WYB $30 participating Summer Items, limit 1
              Picnic and Grill Accessories, Charcoal
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Kingsford Original or Marchlight charcoal, 6.7 lb+ printable (limit reached)
              Drinkware, Backyard/Summer Toys
              Footwear and Sunglasses
              Coolers and Towels
              Summer Furniture
            • $5 ECB WYB $20 or $10 ECB WYB $30 participating Procer & Gamble products, limit 1
              Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Rolls, $5.99
              Manufacturer Coupon -.20/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (makes it $5.79)
              Charmin Basic Bath Tissue 12 pk. or Ultra Strong 9 pk., $5.99
              Manufacturer Coupon -.20/1 Charmin product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (makes it $5.79)
              Tide or Gain Liquid detergent, 48-64 loads, $11.94
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Gain Mango Tango laundry detergent mail offer
              Manufacturer Coupon -.40/1 Tide detergent, excl Pods and trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Tide detergent or Boost, excl Pods and trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3/3 Tide, Downy, Tide Boost, Tide to go, Tide washing machine cleaner or Bounce, excl Pod and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Tide, Downy, Tide Boost, Tide to go, Tide washing machine cleaner or Bounce, excl Pod and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Tide, Downy, Tide Boost, Tide to go, Tide washing machine cleaner or Bounce, excl Pod and trial size, PG 7/07
              (use $1 off, makes it $10.94)
              CoverGirl Face, Eye, Lip, Outlast Nail Cosmetics, B1G1 50% Off
              CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara, $8.99
              CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eyeliner, $5.99
              CoverGirl Single Eye Shadow, $3.99
              CoverGirl Cheek Bronzer, $4.49
              CoverGirl Clean Foundation, $7.99

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off CoverGirl product, $5 Coupons Inside Tampax on product
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off CoverGirl Outlast 3 in 1 printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off CoverGirl Flamed Out mascara, excl trial size printable
              Store Coupon -$4 off $12 in Cosmetics purchase, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$4/2 CoverGirl Lip Perfection, Jumbo gloss balm or Smoochies lipsticks items, excl accessories and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50 off CoverGirl product, excl accessories and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off CoverGirl nail item, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (buy (2) Shadow, use (2) $1.50 off, makes it $1.49 ea.)
              Duracell Alkaline AA/AAA 8pk., C/D 4pk., 9 Volt 2 pk., $6.99
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Duracell batteries, 6 pk. +, Booklet in Duracell Batteries Pack
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Duracell CopperTop Ultra Power, Ultra Photo Lithium or specialty batteries, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Store Coupon -$1 off Battery purchase, $5 +, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
              (use store and mfr., makes it $4.99)
              Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler, 5.7-12.6 oz, $3.50
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Pantene products, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Pantene Truly Relaxed or Truly Natural items printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Pantene product, excl trial size printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Pantene stylant or treatment, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -Free Pantene conditioner or stylant WYB shampoo, max $4.99, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (use B1G1, makes it $1.75 ea.)
              Dawn Dish Liquid, 9 oz, 97¢
              Manufacturer Coupon -.20/1 Dawn product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (makes it 77¢)
              Crest Pro-Health, 3D White Paste, Pro-Health Rinse 500 ml, Glide Floss, select Oral-B Toothbrushes, $3.74
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Crest toothpaste, 4 oz +, excl Cavity, Tartar Control, Baking Soda and trial size printable (limit reached)
              Store Coupon -$2 off $8 in Toothpaste Toothbrushes or Mouth Wash, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Crest toothpaste, 4 oz+, excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Crest Rinses, 458 mL+, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Oral-B Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health, Complete or (2) Indicator or Cavity Defense toothbrushes, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Oral-B Glide floss, 35m+ or (2) Oral-B Glide floss picks, 30 ct.+, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (use $1 off, makes it $2.74)
              Secret, Old Spice, Gillette Deodorant, B1G1 50% Off
              Secret Deodorant, $2.49
              Secret Scent Expressions, $5.99
              Gillette Clear Gel Deodorant, $5.49
              Old Spice Original Deodorant, $3.79

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Old Spice anti-perspirant/deodorant or body wash, Booklet in Duracell Batteries Pack
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Gillette deodorant or body washes, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$5/2 Secret Clinical deodorant, excl 0.5 oz and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Secret Outlast or Scent Expressions deodorant, excl 0.5 oz and trial size, PG 7/07
              (buy (2) Scent Expressions, use (2) $1 off, makes it $3.49 ea.)
              **Deal Idea Option 1**
              Buy:
              (2) CoverGirl Eye Shadow Single, B1G1 50% off at $3.99
              (2) Dawn Dish Liquid, 9 oz, 97¢
              (1) Pantene Shampoo, 12.6 oz, $3.50
              (1) Pantene Conditioner, 12.6 oz, $3.50
              (1) Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Rolls, $5.99
              (1) Charmin Basic Bath Tissue 12 pk. or Ultra Strong 9 pk., $5.99
              (1) Crest 3D White Paste, $3.74
              Use:
              Manufacturer Coupon(2) -$1.50 off CoverGirl product, excl accessories and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon(2) -.20/1 Dawn product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-Free Pantene conditioner or stylant WYB shampoo, max $4.99, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-.20/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-.20/1 Charmin product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-$1 off Crest toothpaste, 4 oz+, excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control and trial size, PG 7/07
              Total Due: $22.34
              Get Back: $10 ECB like getting it all for $12.34 or $1.37 ea.
              **************

              **Deal Idea Option 2**
              Buy:
              (3) Bounty Paper Towels, 6 ct., $5.99
              (2) Charmin Basic Bath Tissue, 12 pk., $5.99
              (1) Dawn Dish Liquid, 9 oz, 97¢
              Use:
              Manufacturer Coupon(3) -.20/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon(2) -.20/1 Charmin product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-.20/1 Dawn product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Total Due: $29.72
              Get Back: $10 ECBLike getting it for $19.72 or $3.28 ea.
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            • $1 ECB WYB (2) Rockstar 12-16 oz, Fiji Water 1 L, Ocean Spray Sparkling Cranberry 12 oz, $1.50, limit 1
              (makes it $1 ea.)
            • $4 ECB WYB (3) 7UP, Canada Dry, A&W, or Sunkist Sodas, 12 oz, 12 pk., $3.66, limit 1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 7Up, A&W, SunKist, Canada Dry or Sun Drop, 12 pk. or (3) 2 L, SS 6/9
              (buy (3), use $1/2, makes it $1.99 ea.)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $3 ECB WYB (3) General Mills Cereal 8.9-14 oz or Nature Valley or General Mills Bars 5-12 ct., $3, limit 1
              (excludes Fiber One Cereal)
              -Free Movie Ticket at participating theater WYB (2) specially marked General Mills cereals, max $12 rebate
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereal printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 General Mills Original Cheerios cereal printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 General Mills Reese’s Puffs cereal printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 General Mills cereals, SS 6/9
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Nature Valley granola thins, SS 6/9
              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/1 General Mills Hershey’s Cookie ‘n Creme cereal printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Nature Valley granola bars 5 ct. +, thins or soft-baked oatmeal squares, SS 6/23
              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/1 General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, SS 6/30
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 General Mills Cheerios cereals printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off General Mills Hershey’s Cookies ‘n Creme cereal printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.60/1 General Mills Reese’s Puffs cereal printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off General Mills Vanilla Chex cereal printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.60/2 Nature Valley granola bars, 5 ct.+, granola thins or soft-baked oatmeal squares printable
              -.50/1 General Mills Lucky Charms cereal, SavingStar eCoupon
              -.50/1 General Mills Reese’s Puffs cereal, SavingStar eCoupon
              -.75/1 General Mills Vanilla Chex cereal, SavingStar eCoupon
              (buy (1) Reese’s, (1) Lucky Charms, and (1) Vanilla Chex, use $1/2 and .$1 off, makes it 75¢ ea. after SavingStar)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $2 ECB WYB Gillette Venus or Fusion ProGlide Razor, 1 ct., , limit 1
              Gillette Venus Razor, $6.99
              Manufacturer Coupon -$4 off Gillette Venus razor or cartridge home mailer
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor or styler, excl trial size, RP 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide styler, excl trial size, RP 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Gillette Venus razor, excl disposables and trial size, RP 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Gillette Fusion ProGlide razor, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Gillette Venus razor, excl disposables and trial size, PG 7/07
              (use $5 off, makes it FREE)
            • $10 ECB WYB $20 Nexxus Shampoo, Conditioner, Styler, , limit 1
              (excludes trial/travel or clearance)
              Nexxus Pro Mend Shampoo, 13.5 oz, $11.99
              Nexxus Hydra Light Conditioner, 13.5 oz, $16.49
              Nexxus Humectress Conditioner, 5.1 oz, $10.99
              Nexxus Frizz Defy Shampoo, 13.4 oz, $11.49

              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Nexxus hair item, excl trial size printable (limit reached)
              Store Coupon -$3 off Shampoo Conditioner, Treatment or Styler purchase $12+, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
              (buy (2) Humectress Conditioner, use (2) $2 off, makes it $3.99 ea.)
            • $10 ECB WYB Crest 3D Whitestrips, , limit 2
              Crest 3D Whitestrips Vivid, 10 ct., $33.49
              Crest 3D Whitestrips Advanced, 14 ct., $44.49
              Crest 3D Whitestrips, 28 ct., $42.79

              Manufacturer Coupon -$7 off Crest 3D White 1 hour Express 4 ct., Professional Effects 20 ct., Intensive Professional Effects 7 ct. or Professional Effects+ 1 Hour Express 22 ct. whitestrips, PG 7/07
              (buy Vivid, makes it $23.49)
            • $10 ECB WYB $30 Agadir, BioSilk, Peter Coppola, Sebastian, Tigi, Sexy Hair, It’s a 10 Professional Hair Care, , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              Store Coupon -$3 off Shampoo Conditioner, Treatment or Styler purchase $12+, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
            • $10 ECB WYB $30 Pantene Expert or Fekkai Hair Care, , limit 1
              (excludes trial/travel, clearance)
              Pantene Expert Age Defy Shampoo, 10.1 oz, $9.39
              Pantene Expert Keratin Treatment, $10.99

              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Pantene Expert Collection, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Pantene products, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Pantene product, excl trial size printable (limit reached)
              Store Coupon -$3 off Shampoo Conditioner, Treatment or Styler purchase $12+, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
              (buy (2) Treaments and (1) Shampoo, use $2/2 and $1 off, makes it $6.12 ea.)
            • $6 ECB WYB (2) Neutrogena Cosmetics, , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner, $9.99
              Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara, $10.49
              Neutrogena Eye Shadow, $10.49

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Neutrogena lip or eye item printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Neutrogena cosmetic item printable
              Store Coupon -$4 off $12 in Cosmetics purchase, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (buy (2) Eye Liner, use (2) $2 off, makes it $3.99 ea.)
            • $10 ECB WYB Oral-B Deep Sweep, $56.99, limit 2
              Manufacturer Coupon -$7 off Oral-B Professional Series, Deep Sweep, Professional care series dual handle pack or Pulsonic rechargeable toothbrush, excl Costco Professional Care Advantage dual handle pk., Professional Care 8850, Vitality, Pro-Health CrossAction power, Complete Action 3D White Action, refill heads and trial size, PG 7/07
              (use $7 off, makes it $39.99)
            • $4 ECB WYB $10 CVS Disposable Razors (excludes System), Edge, Skintimate, Schick Shave Gel, 7-10 oz, , limit 1
              (excludes trial/travel size)
              CVS 3 Blade Disposable Razors, $5.99
              Edge Shave Gel, $3.49
              CVS Xtreme3 Disposable Razors, $9.99

              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/1 Schick Hydro shave gel, SS 6/9
              Manufacturer Coupon -.55/1 Edge shave gel or cream, 5.1 oz +, SS 6/23
              Manufacturer Coupon -.55/1 Skintimate shave gel or creme, excl 2.75 oz cans, SS 6/23
              (buy (3) Edge Shave Gel, use (3) .55/1, makes it $1.60 ea.)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $7 ECB WYB Complete Contact Solution twin pk. or Blink 1 oz, $13.99, limit 1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Complete multi-purpose solution Easy Rub formula, 12 oz + printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Blink Tears or Gel Tears, SS 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Blink Tears or Gel Tears lubricating eye drops printable (limit reached)
              Store Coupon -$3 off $12 in Eye Care or Reading Glasses, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (use $2 off mfr and $3 off store, makes it $1.99)
            • $5 ECB WYB $20 or $10 ECB WYB $30 Gillette Cartridges (any), , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              Gillette Venus Cartridges, 4 ct., $13.99
              Gillette Fusion ProGlide Cartridges, 4 ct., $17.99
              Gillette Mach3 Cartridges, 5 ct., $14.99
              Gillette Fusion Cartridges, 4 ct., $15.99

              Manufacturer Coupon -$4 off Gillette Venus razor or cartridge home mailer
              (buy (1) Venus and (1) Fusion ProGlide, use $4 off, makes it $8.99 ea.)
            • $2 ECB WYB (2) Atkins Products, $6, limit 1
              (excludes single bars)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Atkins shakes, 4 pk. printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Atkins bars, 5 pk., SS 5/05
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Atkins shake, 4 pk., SS 5/05
              (use (2) $1 off, makes it $4 ea.)
            • $2 ECB WYB Zantac 75 30 ct., or 150 24 ct., $8.99, limit 3
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Zantac product, 24 ct.+ printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Zantac product, 24 ct. +, SS 6/2
              (use $2 off, makes it $4.99)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $5 ECB WYB $10 Colgate Total Toothpaste 4-7.8 oz, Rinse 250-500 ml, 360 Toothbrush, , limit 2
              Colgate Total Toothpaste, 6 oz, $3.99
              Colgate 360 Toothbrush, $4.59
              Colgate Total Rinse, 33.8 oz, $7.99
              Colgate Total Rinse, 16.9 oz, $5.79

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Colgate Total mouthwash (CVS manufacturer coupon) printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/1 Colgate Total mouthwash, 8 oz+ printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/1 Colgate Total, Optic White, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste, excl trial size (EXP 07/13) printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield mouthwash, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Colgate 360 manual toothbrush, excl Plus, Triple Action, Extra Clean and Classic, SS 6/30
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Colgate mouthwash, 8 oz +, SS 6/30
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, 4 oz +, SS 6/30 (EXP 07/13)
              Store Coupon -$2 off $8 in Toothpaste Toothbrushes or Mouth Wash, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Colgate toothpaste, 4 oz+ (regional), SS 6/30 (EXP 07/13)
              (buy (1) 16.9 oz Rinse and (1) Toothrbush, use (2) $1 off mfr and $2 off store, makes it 69¢ ea.)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $1 ECB WYB Tampax Radiant 16-18 ct., Pearl 18 ct., Always Radiant Pads 12-16 ct., Liners 64 ct., Infinity Pads 14-18 ct., $3.99, limit 1
              Manufacturer Coupon -.55/1 Always Infinity, 12 ct. + printable (limit reached)
              Store Coupon -$2/$8 Feminine hygiene or sanitary protection, CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/11)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Always pads or pantiliners, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Tampax Pearl or Radiant tampons or Pearl liners, 16 ct. +, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Tampax product, 16 ct. +, PG 7/07
              (use $2 off, makes it 99¢)
            • $5 ECB WYB (3) Band-Aid Bandages, Red Cross Products, Aveeno, Benadryl Anti-Itch, Neosporin, , limit 1
              (excludes trial/travel and clearance)
              Band-Aid Sheer Strip Bandages, 40 ct., $3.79
              Neosporin Original Ointment, .5 oz, $6.49
              Aveeno Active Naturals Calamine & Pramoxine HCI Anti-Itch Cream, 1 oz, $4.99
              Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream, 1 oz, $6.79
              Buy (3) Get Free First Aid Case

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Benadryl Adult printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Band-Aid Quilt item printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Benadryl topical product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Band-Aid adhesive bandages, What to do for Cold & Flu booklet
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Neosporin product, What to do for Cold & Flu booklet
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Neosporin Essentials printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -Free Neosporin Essentials wash WYB (2) Neosporin Essentials items, max $7.99 printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Aveeno product, excl cleansing bars, trial sizes and 2.5 oz body lotion printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Aveeno product, excl cleansing bars, trial sizes and 2.5 oz body lotion printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross items, excl trial size and value pk. printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Neosporin product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/2 Band-Aid adhesive bandages, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross brand First Aid items printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -.75/2 Band-Aid bandage items, excl trial size, SS 6/9 (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Benadryl topical item, excl trial size, SS 6/9 (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross items, excl trial size and first aid kits, SS 6/9 (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Neosporin first aid item or Eczema Essentials, excl trial size, SS 6/9 (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Band-Aid flexible fabric bandages, 100 ct., Walgreens First Aid Answers booklet
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Johnson & Johnson Red Cross item, Walgreens First Aid Answers booklet
              (buy (2) Band-Aids, use $1/2 and .50/1, makes it $1.62 ea.)
            • $3 ECB WYB $10 Milani Cosmetics, , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              Milani Shadow Eyez Eyeshadow Pencil, $7.79
              Milani Neon Nail Polish, $5.79

              Store Coupon -$4 off $12 in Cosmetics purchase, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (buy (1) Eyeshadow and (1) Nail Polish, use $4 off, makes it $3.29 ea.)
            • $2 ECB WYB (2) Ensure Regular Nutrition Drink, 6 pk., $7.99, limit 1
              (Ensure Clear or Muscle Health 4 pk., $6.99)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Ensure Complete, 4 pk. printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.25 off Ensure multi-pk. printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Ensure Clear, multipk., SS 6/2
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3/2 Ensure product, multipk., SS 6/2
              (buy (2) Clear, use $3/2, makes it $4.49 ea.)
            • $10 ECB WYB Sally Hansen Salon Gel Starter Kit or Gel Strips Starter Kit, , limit 1
              Sally Hansen Salon Insta Gel Strips Starter Kit, $29.99
              Store Coupon -$2 off $10 in Revlon or Sally Hansen Cosmetics, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (use $2 off, makes it $17.99)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $3 ECB WYB (1) or $7 ECB WYB (2) Tena Pads 30-72 ct., Male Guards 48 ct., Women’s or Men’s Underwear 14-18 ct., , limit 1
              Tena Ultra Thins, 30 ct., $6.99
              Tena Pads, 32 ct., $12.99

              Manufacturer Coupon -$7 off Tena pads mail offer
              Manufacturer Coupon -$14 off Tena underware mail offer
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Tena products printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Tena product, SS 4/14
              Store Coupon -$2/$8 Feminine hygiene or sanitary protection, CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/11)
              (buy (2) Pads, use $2/$8 store and (2) $7 off mfr, makes it $1.49 ea.)
            • $1 ECB WYB Listerine Toothpaste 4.2 oz, Advanced, Total Care, UltraClean Rinse 500 ml, Original, Cool Mint, Fresh Burst 1 L, Reach Floss 30-50 yards, $3.99, limit 2
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Reach floss items printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Reach floss printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Listerine whitening rinse, 16 oz+ or whitening gel, 4.2 oz printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Listerine adult mouthwash, 1 L+, excl whitening rinse printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Listerine mouthwash, 1 L+ (Facebook) printable
              Store Coupon -$2 off $8 in Toothpaste Toothbrushes or Mouth Wash, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (use $1 off, makes it $1.99)
            • $4 ECB WYB (2) L’Oreal Hair Color, , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              L’Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss Hair Color, $9.99
              L’Oreal Feria Hair Color, $10.49
              L’Oreal Excellence Creme Hair Color, $8.49

              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss hair color printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal product, new registrants printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal Excellence shade or Richesse, RP 5/19 (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal Preference shade, RP 6/2
              -$2 off L’Oreal Healthy Look creme gloss hair color, SavingStar (EXP 07/10) eCoupon
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal Excellence reg or Richesse shade, RP 6/23
              Store Coupon -$3 off Hair Care purchase, $15 +, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal Feria hair color or Wild Ombre kit printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off L’Oreal product printable
              (buy (1) Healthy Look and (1) Excellence, use $3 off store and (2) $2 off, makes it $2.74 ea. After SavingStar)
            • $3 ECB WYB $10 Maybelline Cosmetics, , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              Maybelline Color Show Nail Color, $3.99
              Maybelline Baby Lips, $3.99
              Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, $5.99
              Maybelline Twin Brow & Eye Pencil, $4.29

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Maybelline Color Show nail lacquer, RP 5/12 (EXP 07/12)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Maybelline mascara (regional), RP 6/2
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Maybelline nail item printable
              Store Coupon -$4 off $12 in Cosmetics purchase, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (buy (2) Color Show and (1) Mascara, use (3) $1 off mfr and $4 off store, makes it $1.32 ea.)
            • $2 ECB WYB Olay Regenerist or Total Effects Tone, $19.99, limit 1
              (excludes kits and treatments)
              Store Coupon -$1 off any Facial Moisturizer, Cleanser or Acne Care, $5 +, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Store Coupon -$5 off $35 in Facial Moisturizer, Cleanser or Acne Care, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Olay Total Effects facial moisturizer, Regenerist moisturizer or Olay facial hair remover, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              -$20 off Mail in Rebate WYB $50 after coupons of Olay facial skincare items by 9/6 rebate
              (use $1 off store and $3 off, makes it $13.99)
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! $3 ECB WYB $10 L’Oreal Lip or Nail Cosmetics, , limit 1
              (excludes clearance)
              L’Oreal Colour Riche Lip Colour, $10.49
              L’Oreal Colour Riche Nail Color, $6.29

              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal product, new registrants printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off L’Oreal cosmetic face item, excl Magic Perfecting Base .17 oz mini size, RP 5/19 (EXP 07/13)
              Store Coupon -$4 off $12 in Cosmetics purchase, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off L’Oreal product printable
              (buy (2) Nail, use (2) $2 off mfr and $4 off store, makes it 79¢ ea.)
            • $2 ECB WYB Olay Facial Hair Removal or Regenerist Premium, $24.99, limit 1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Olay Total Effects facial moisturizer, Regenerist moisturizer or Olay facial hair remover, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Store Coupon -$5 off $35 in Facial Moisturizer, Cleanser or Acne Care, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Store Coupon -$1 off any Facial Moisturizer, Cleanser or Acne Care, $5 +, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              -$20 off Mail in Rebate WYB $50 after coupons of Olay facial skincare items by 9/6 rebate
              (use $1 off store and $3 off mfr, makes it $18.99)
            • $3 ECB WYB Colgate Manual Toothbrush or Toothpaste Multipack, , limit 2
              Colgate 360 Toothbrush, 2 pk., $7.99
              Colgate Extreme Clean Toothbrush, 3 pk., $4.99

              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Colgate 360 manual toothbrush, excl Plus, Triple Action, Extra Clean and Classic, SS 6/30
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, 4 oz +, SS 6/30 (EXP 07/13)
              Store Coupon -$2 off $8 in Toothpaste Toothbrushes or Mouth Wash, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (buy Extreme Clean, makes it $1.99)
            • $5 ECB WYB (2) Enfamil Formula, 22.2-23.4 oz , $23.99, limit 1
              (excludes Nutramigen and Prosobee)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Enfamil Solutions product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Enfamil or Enfagrow product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Enfamil or Enfagrow product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$5 off Enfamil product printable
              (buy (2), use (2) $5 off, makes it $16.49 ea.)
            • $3 ECB WYB (2) Pampers Diapers, Jumbo Pack, $9.50, limit 1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50 off Pampers Baby Dry Diapers printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50 off Pampers Swaddlers diapers, excl trial size printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Pampers jumbo diapers (Walgreens manufacturer coupon), Infant Care booklet
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Pampers diapers or pants bags or (1) box, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              (buy (2), use (2) $1.50 off, makes it $6.50 ea.)
            • $5 ECB WYB (2) Huggies Little Swimmers 17-20 ct. or Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, $9.99, limit 2
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Huggies Goodnites training pants printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies Little Movers, Little Snugglers or Overnite diapers, Publix Pick Up the Values booklet
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies diapers printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50 off Huggies Little Swimmers disposable swimpants, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Huggies diapers, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on diapers printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2.50 off Huggies Little Movers slip-on diapers printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Huggies Pull-Ups training pants, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Huggies diapers, excl trial size printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies GoodNites underwear, jumbo+ pk., SS 6/23
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Huggies Little Movers, Snugglers or Overnites diapers (regional), SS 6/23
              Store Coupon -$4 off Huggies Pull-Ups or GoodNite purchase $15 or more, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies Little Movers, Snugglers or Overnites diapers (regional), SS 6/23
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups training pants, jumbo pack+ (regional), SS 6/23
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Huggies Pull-Ups training pants printable
              (buy (2) Pull-Ups, use (2) $2 off and $4 off store, makes it $3.49 ea.)
            • $10 ECB WYB $50 NetSpend Visa or PayPal Master Card reloadable prepaid debit card, , limit 1
              (makes it $40)

            Other Deals

            • Hershey’s Singles Candy, 1.4-2.06 oz, B1G1
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! Kit Kat Mini’s, 8 oz, $3
              Manufacturer Coupon -.25/1 Kit Kat minis, king size bag or 8 oz pouch printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Kit Kat minis, king size bag or 8 oz pouch (share) printable
              Store Coupon -$1 off Kit Kat Mini’s, 8 oz+ (CVS coupon) printable
              Store Coupon -$2.50 off Kit Kat Mini’s, 8 oz+, share (CVS coupon) printable
              (buy (2), use (2) $2.50 off and (2) $1 off, makes both FREE)
            • Powerade Sport Drink, 32 oz, 69¢
            • This is a great deal. Stock up! Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash, 15-18 oz, $2.99
              Store Coupon -$2 off Softsoap or Irish Spring Body Wash, 15-18 oz, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              (makes it 99¢)
            • Olay Body Wash, 15.2-23.6 oz, Bar Soap, 6pk., , $5.50
              Manufacturer Coupon -.50/1 Olay bar soap, excl 1 ct. bar and trial size, in store dispenser
              Store Coupon -$2 off $5 in Hand and Body Lotion, Bar soap or Body Wash or Sun Care, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2/2 Olay body wash, bar soap or in-shower body lotion, excl single bar and trial size, PG 7/07
              (use $2/2 mfr and $2 off store, makes it $3.50 ea.)
            • Osteo Bi-Flex products (all), B1G1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Osteo Bi-Flex caplets, powders, or softgels (regional), RP 6/16 (EXP 07/15)
            • CVS Adult Pain Relief , 24 ct., B1G1
              Store Coupon -$1 off CVS Brand pain reliever, $3.99 +, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
            • Sundown Naturals, Disney Gummies or Ester-C, B1G1, limit 6
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Ester-C product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Sundown Naturals product printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Disney or Marvel character shaped gummy vitamins, RP 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Ester-C product, RP 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Disney or Marvel character shaped gummy vitamins printable (limit reached)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Sundown Naturals vitamins or supplements (regional), RP 6/16 (EXP 07/15)
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Sundown Naturals vitamins or supplements printable (limit reached)
            • Nature’s Bounty Vitamin D, Fish Oil, CoQ10, Flax Seed, Red Yeast Rice, B1G1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Nature’s Bounty vitamin or supplement, RP 6/16
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Nature’s Bounty vitamin or supplement printable
            • Schiff or Cosamin, B1G1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Cosamin DS printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1 off Schiff vitamin or supplement, excl Move Free and Digestive Advantage, SS 4/07
              Manufacturer Coupon -$3 off Schiff Move Free, SS 4/07
            • Organix Shampoo, Conditioner, Stylers, 2-13 oz, $4.99
              Manufacturer Coupon -$2 off Organix product, 3.3-25.4 oz printable
              (makes it $2.99)
            • Arm & Hammer Liquid 25-32 loads, Crystal Burst Packs 16 ct., B1G1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/3 Arm & Hammer laundry products printable
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1/2 Arm & Hammer power paks single use laundry detergent, SS 6/23
              Store Coupon -$1/2 Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergents, Printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 07/13)
            • Photo Cards and Photo Books, B1G1
            • CVS Power Flash Disposable Camera, 27 exposures, B1G1
            • Purex Liquid 24-33 loads or UltraPacks 18 ct., B1G1
              Manufacturer Coupon -$1.50/2 Purex liquid or UltraPacks detergent printable (limit reached)

            Scenario Idea

            • Transaction #1
              Buy:
              (1) Gillette Venus Razor, $6.99
              (2) Kit Kat Minis, 8 oz, $3
              Use:
              Manufacturer Coupon-$5 off Gillette Venus razor, excl disposables and trial size, RP 6/16
              Store Coupon(2) -$2.50 off Kit Kat Mini’s, 8 oz+, share (CVS coupon) printable
              Manufacturer Coupon(2) -$1 off Kit Kat minis, king size bag or 8 oz pouch (share) printable
              Total Due: 99¢
              Get Back: $2 ECB
            • Transaction #2
              Buy:
              (1) Tampax Pearl Tampons, 18 ct., $3.99
              (1) Blink Tears, 1 oz, $13.99
              Use:
              Manufacturer Coupon-$2 off Tampax Pearl or Radiant tampons or Pearl liners, 16 ct. +, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-$2 off Blink, Tears or Gel Tears, SS 6/16
              Store Coupon-$3 off $12 in Eye Care or Reading Glasses, Printing at CVS Coupon Center
              -$2 ECB
              Total Due: $8.98
              Get Back: $8 ECB, ($1, $7)
            • Transaction #3
              Buy:
              (2) CoverGirl Eye Shadow Single, B1G1 50% off at $3.99
              (2) Dawn Dish Liquid, 9 oz, 97¢
              (1) Pantene Shampoo, 12.6 oz, $3.50
              (1) Pantene Conditioner, 12.6 oz, $3.50
              (1) Bounty Paper Towels, 6 Rolls, $5.99
              (1) Charmin Basic Bath Tissue 12 pk. or Ultra Strong 9 pk., $5.99
              (1) Crest 3D White Paste, $3.74
              Use:
              Manufacturer Coupon(2) -$1.50 off CoverGirl product, excl accessories and trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon(2) -.20/1 Dawn product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-Free Pantene conditioner or stylant WYB shampoo, max $4.99, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-.20/1 Bounty towels or napkins, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-.20/1 Charmin product, excl trial size, PG 7/07
              Manufacturer Coupon-$1 off Crest toothpaste, 4 oz+, excl Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar Control and trial size, PG 7/07
              -$1 ECB
              -$7 ECB
              Total Due: $14.34
              Get Back: $10 ECB

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              pinterestmenuplan

              I know better than to browse Pinterest when I’m hungry, but today there just seemed to be a lot of great recipes calling my name. Sometimes it’s easy to get overwhelmed with new ideas, recipes to try or craft projects to complete.

              I’m a big fan of keeping things simple and practical, so I chose my top 5 recipes to try out. Most of these are simple, don’t have a ton of ingredients and include items that often go on sale.

              Do you use Pinterest to help in your meal planning? I’d love for y’all to share any tips you have for using it more efficiently.

              Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili – Recipe

              Black Beans, Luck’s, 15 oz, 50¢ (Kroger)
              Corn, 19-33¢ per ear (Aldi, Target, Ingles, Kroger, Food City, Lowes, Publix)
              Rotel, 10 oz, 80¢-$1 (Harvey’s, Winn Dixie)
              Ranch Dressing Packet (not on sale this week)
              Cream Cheese, 8 oz, 99¢-$1 (Ingles, Food City, Lowes Foods)
              Chicken Breasts, $1.88-$2.49 lb (Kroger, Aldi, Safeway)

              Mushroom & Zucchini Enchiladas – Recipe

              Onions, 78¢-99¢ lb (Ingles, Publix, Sweetbay, Safeway)
              Mushrooms, Portabella, 6-8 oz, $2.50-$2.50 (Kroger, Food Lion)
              Zucchini, 99¢-$1.49 lb (Kroger, Food City, Publix, Harveys, Food Lion)
              Corn Tortillas, Chi-Chi’s, 8 ct. 67¢ (Ingles)
              Cheddar Cheese, 6.4-8 oz, $1.24-$1.44 (Food City, Bi-Lo)

              Bang Bang Shrimp – Recipe

              Shrimp, 16 oz, $5.49-$8.49 (Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie, Food Lion, Harris Teeter)
              Mayo, 30 oz, $1.09-$1.99 (Winn Dixie, Food City, Kroger)
              Sweet Chili Sauce, Franks, 12 oz B1G1 (Safeway)
              Panko Breadcrumbs (pantry)
              Oil (pantry)
              Greens, Dole Salad Blends, 5-12 oz, $2.50 (Kroger)
              Green Onions, 50¢ (Safeway)

              Peach Glazed Pork Chops – Recipe

              Peach Jam, Welch’s, 19.8-22 oz, $1.89 (Winn Dixie)
              Peaches, 99¢-$1.49 lb (Harvey’s, Sweetbay, Lowes, Kroger, Ingles)
              Bell Pepper, 99¢ (Bi-Lo, Safeway)
              Onions, 78¢-99¢ lb (Ingles, Publix, Sweetbay, Safeway)
              Limes, 20-50¢ ea. (Food Lion, Ingles, Lowes, Safeway)
              Boneless Pork Chops

              Confetti Chicken Pasta – Recipe

              Whole Wheat Pasta, Ronzoni, 12 oz, 50¢ (Ingles)
              Chicken Breasts, $1.88-$2.49 lb (Kroger, Aldi, Safeway)
              Onions, 78¢-99¢ lb (Ingles, Publix, Sweetbay, Safeway)
              Bell Pepper, 99¢ (Bi-Lo, Safeway)
              Brocolli, $2.99 ea. (Safeway)
              Asparagus, $2.99 lb (Bi-Lo)
              Tomatoes, 99¢ lb (Kroger)

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                Earth Fare Logo

                Here are the Earth Fare Unadvertised Deals starting 7/3. There are some great discontinued items and coupon matches!

                You can see the full ad here.

                Produce

                • Organic Green Onions, 99¢ ea.
                • Organic Seedless Watermelon, $5.99 ea.
                • Cantaloupe, $2.50 ea.
                • Organic Yellow Squash, $2.29 lb
                • Organic Mangoes, $1.50 ea.
                • Organic Black Plums, $2.49 lb
                • On-Vine Tomatoes, $2.49 lb
                • Orgnaic Corn, $1 ea.
                • Organic Peaches, $2.49 lb Read More→

                  The following is part of an Organic Journey Guest Post Series written by Amy, a long time helper behind the scenes of Southern Savers.

                  Grab your loofah; it’s soap week! I used to love shopping at the bath product store. (I say “used to” because I stopped a couple years ago. Not so much out of health concerns, but because I got a little freaked out by how many huge bottles of plastic I was throwing away. We switched to good ol’ bar soap.) Today, I’m taking a closer look at the ingredients of soaps and shower gels…

                  What is soap?

                  In its most basic form, soap is some kind of fat mixed with some kind of alkali. A Babylonian clay tablet dating back to 2200 B.C. actually contains a recipe for soap: water, alkali (likely ashes), and cassia oil. A basic soap recipe today involves lye, water, and oil. Pretty similar. When you use soap, it emulsifies dirt and oils, washing them away when you rinse.

                  Of course, if you read the label on the back of your shower gel, I bet you will find a LOT more ingredients. Those extra chemicals are usually added for many different, well-meaning reasons. They affect the look of the product, the texture, the smell, how much lather it makes, how clean it rinses, the shelf life, etc. Millions of dollars are spent in research and development to create soaps and shower gels that people will want to buy, and I’ve bought a lot of them. I kind of love bath products.

                  As I started researching conventional vs. organic soaps, I began my search with the FDA. When it comes to cosmetics and personal care items, the FDA (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration: “Protecting and Promoting Your Health”, according to their website) states that “cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to FDA premarket approval authority, with the exception of color additives.” Basically, a brand can create whatever concoction it wants, using any legal chemicals it wants. Interesting. So, what are all these chemicals and should I be concerned about using them on my skin?

                  The Chemicals

                  We could spend pages and pages talking about all the different chemicals found in soaps. We could, but we won’t. :) Instead, I’m going to focus on a few of the more common chemicals that you may want to consider limiting or omitting from your skin care.

                  1. Parabens – used as preservatives in cosmetics and soaps, parabens (methylparaben, ethylparaben, etc.) are absorbed by the skin, enter the bloodstream, and are (supposedly) excreted. However, researchers are finding parabens in breast tumors, suggesting that the body isn’t excreting all these chemicals after all. In addition, parabens have been shown to genetically alter healthy breast tissue. The CDC states that “human health effects from parabens at low environmental doses or at biomonitored levels from low environmental exposures are unknown.” The concern over parabens is low exposure over long periods of time…like that little bit in your soap, lotion, or makeup. On your skin. Everyday. For years.

                  2. Sodium Lauryl (Laureth) Sulfate (SLS, SLES) –  is a surfactant to help soap lather up more. I love a good lather. The bummer? When SLS is made, it’s contaminated with 1, 4 dioxane, a known carcinogen. A loophole exists, allowing products to omit labeling 1, 4 dioxane as an ingredient, because it’s not intentionally added. One encounter with 1, 4 dioxane won’t do you in, but, as with parabens, repeated exposure over time adds up to a lot of dioxane hanging out in your body, accumulating over time.

                  3. Phthalates – are plasticizers, but in soaps, they help the product hold color and scents over time. I like a pretty, scented soap as much as anyone but not enough to risk damage to myself or kids. Turns out there is a ton of research linking phthalate exposure with a wide range of developmental and fertility complications. We’re talking physical defects in genitalia, male infertility, and miscarriage. I’d like my pregnant friends to take special notice of phthalates in your personal care products and plasticware. It’s one of the big nasties out there. Since phthalates are used to stabilize scents, they are often added to “fragrance” before ever reaching the product. For that reason, phthalates can be omitted from labeling, legally. If you are making an effort to avoid phthalates, keep “fragrance” out of your products as well. [Did you know that “fragrance” may actually contain thousands of different chemicals?]

                  Ready to clean up your soap’s ingredient list?

                  What does it take for a soap to be considered organic? As I started looking for soaps with “cleaner” ingredients, I noticed some differences in nomenclature. Here’s a quick run-down of the different labeling you’ll see as you shop around:

                  -100% Organic – means that 100% of all the ingredients are certified organic, excluding water and salt.

                  -Organic – means that at least 95% of the ingredients used were certified organic. Water and salt are excluded from these totals as well.

                  -Made with Organic _____ – means that 70% of the ingredients used were certified organic. They can advertise upto three organic ingredients on the label.

                  How About “All Natural” Soap?

                  I wish I could tell you that “all natural” soap is made from 100% natural ingredients, as the name would suggest, but there’s no guarantee. “Natural” is not regulated by the FDA, and it’s up to the consumer to decide whether the ingredients are something you want to use or not. Don’t get me wrong, an “all natural” soap may be a great choice! Just check the label first and know what you’re buying.

                  Let’s Shop

                  Being a recovering bath product junkie, I was super happy to see so many choices with cleaner ingredients lists. Here are a few products I’ve tried myself. Please feel free to share any more products with us; I love finding new options!

                  Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap: I’ve seen this in the grocery stores, Target, Whole Foods, and online. You’ll pay about $4-5 for a 5 ounce bar, and it’s available in several different scents or unscented. The ingredients list is squeaky clean, featuring organic oils and no funky chemicals. One bar will last a very, very long time, and I think it’s a pretty great bargain.

                  California Baby: I’ve seen this brand at Target for years. I usually look at the price tag, wince, and then move on to something else. I know I’m not the only one, right? Well, I bought a bottle of the Shampoo and Bodywash to try out with the kids. This product is free of sulfates, fragrance, phthalates, and parabens. It also smells wonderful, works beautifully, and lasts FOREVER. I was shocked by how little product I needed to use. A little goes a long way. For that reason, I recommend it. The initial investment is on the steep side ($10-12 for 8.5 ounces), but I got great mileage out of the bottle…or I would have if the kids hadn’t decided to dump the half the bottle in the tub for a bubble bath.

                  Avalon Organics – I first tried this product in the showers at the local yoga studio, and I’ve bought it a couple times since. It’s clean of the big, bad chemicals (no sulfates, parabens, fragrance, phthalates, etc.) and has 70% organic ingredients. It works well, and is available in large sizes to make it more affordable per ounce (about $21 for 32 ounces). [If you want to try this one out, there is a fabulous $4 off coupon in this month’s Whole Foods booklet.]

                  Buy Local – a trip to a local farmer’s market practically guarantees an encounter with a soap maker. This past weekend, I enjoyed a girls’ day out to Serenbe- a planned, sustainable community just outside of Atlanta. We strolled around the farmer’s market, and I met Deb, a small-batch soap maker. I bought a fantastic bar soap made with several different oils, and my skin is loving it. When buying a homemade soap, first ask if they use fragrance. Most will use essential oils for scent, but it’s important to ask, just in case. :)

                  The Skin

                  I had planned on discussing a bit of the anatomy of skin and how it absorbs everything, but it started sounding too much like a biology lecture, so I’m trimming it down…a lot. [You’re welcome.] The skin is a powerhouse organ- absorbing, expelling, protecting, regenerating, sensing all day long. What you put on your skin can be absorbed, and the absorption varies based on your skin’s health, the chemical type, molecule size, and many other factors. When you consume toxins through your food, your body has some natural defenses (enzymes) that can help break some of them down. Your skin doesn’t. If a chemical is absorbed through the skin, it goes straight to your bloodstream. For that reason, I’m starting to hold my bath and body products to a higher standard.

                  Have you checked you soap’s ingredient list? What do you think about your soap and shower gel?

                  Next week…we’re going to talk about shampoos! We’ve already discussed a lot of the questionable chemicals, so we get to focus on finding a quality product with a clean label. I’m also going to (reluctantly) try some homemade hair care options. Wish me luck!

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