Tight Wad in Utah

My total started at $50.10 and ended up at $19.62!  I even bought 3 cans of Campbells soup so I could turn in my $5 Rebate for Beauty & the Beast. :)

I got the cream cheese for FREE of course.  I have a halloween party coming up so I'm going to try some recipes from here and find some more.  I'll post if I find any drool worthy.

The Fuze, Mentos, and Idahoan potatoes were also FREE.

Go here to see a complete list.

Did you find a great deal?? Find a frugal recipe??
Have a great shopping trip??
Make a cheap necklace??
Have a great sale or discount??
ANYTHING of a Tight Wad Nature!!
Link up so we can all learn from eachother!  I will put this up every Saturday. 

WAHOO!  Remember this freebie I posted about awhile ago??  It came!  Did anyone else get one??  I love FREE Christmas presents. :):)
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Sephora has a coupon out for a FREE sample of Viva La Juicy!  Sephora is in most JC Penney stores.  Find a location here.  --It's perfume spray :) expires 11/15.

Thanks Freebies 2 Deals!


Also the coupon for FREE Buxom Mascara is still available!  expires 10/22
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This is the best vampire shirt I've ever seen!...cracks me up..
If your in the market for an awesome halloween shirt you should check out Crowsmack.  I can't find a shirt there that I DON'T like.
Right now when you buy any Halloween shirt you'll get this Tote Bag for FREE:
Measures 14 1/2W x 16H - Important to know when candy gathering is involved.  
I LOVE trick or treating with a toddler.  She does all the work, bats her little eyes, and I get all the candy....lol..  I give her some...usually :):)
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The giveaway for a Sprout Pouch baby sling ends tonight at 10 pm MST!!

GOOD LUCK!

You can also use code tightwad to get 15% off plus FREE shipping until 10/31!
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Look what I won!  Add this to my Apple Pie win from the last Instant Win game and I'm going to have a nice afternoon. :):)  You can win twice this month!  Play the Kroger Instant Win game here.  The prize is loaded onto your rewards card.
Good luck!
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If you missed this Groupon deal yesterday you can get it today under city Buffalo.
$30 Gift Certificate for $15 at Costume Hub for costumes and Accessories!

After you sign up look under Visit More Cities
choose Buffalo
The certificate is redeemable online so anyone can purchase
Buy
Then you'll get an email telling you when its ready to use.

You can use the certificate to cover shipping.   I'm tempted to buy this one:

Adorable right??  I bought a certificate yesterday so I guess I better decide.  They have so much that its HARD to choose.

Other Groupons going on today ALL REDEEMABLE ONLINE:
Boise:$20 for 4 movie tickets from Weekly Cinema
Charlotte:$25 for $50 Gift Certificate to Zazzle.com
Cleveland:$20 for $40 Gift Certificate to Fairytale Brownies
Minneapolis:$10 for $20 Gift Certificate to Soap.com

Thanks Groupon Roundup!
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The Children's Place is having a Columbus Day sale AND they have a 20% off coupon good thru 11/15!  Use code D3C6N4GY10A to use online.

Thanks Dixie Coupon Chicks!
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Are you into Scrapbooking??  I'm not, but I admire the skill!!  Steffany has a great blog and Etsy Shop that you should check out.

These are some of my favorites:



Yep...If I attempted to make those they would be covered in glue. :)

Steffany also has a giveaway going on right now with NO entries!  It ends on October 11th.  Here is what you'll win:

Enter here.  Good Luck!!
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So I had to get 3 different sizes of diapers but it worked!  :)  Hopefully your store will have a better selection.

Huggies $7.99 at Rite Aid
Buy 3 packs

Winder Whole Milk $2.99 or buy something to bring your subtotal to $25.
See a full Rite Aid List here

Subtotal $26.97
use $2.50/1 Huggies - print twice
use $2/1 SS 9/26 Little Snugglers
use $2/1 Huggies Video Values
use $5/$25 Video Values

Total = $12.96!  That's $3.24 per item!!

-Video Values: just watch the commercial then go to the Rewards Tab and print.  You can use one Rite Aid Coupon and one manufacture coupon per item.

Go here to see the deals on diapers this week at different stores.
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Smith's is having a Kick off to Savings Event!See Complete List here.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese is on sale for .99
(when you buy 10 participating products)
use $5/5 printable -print twice and you could get 10 for FREE..lol
= FREE


Now what do you do with it all???  
Or some of it...let's be honest, all you really need is a cracker. :)

Zucchini Cream Soup: 


Scroll down to the bottom of this Zucchini post to see the recipe.  I replaced Laughing Cow cheese with a brick of cream cheese and it was heavenly!!!!!
Make sure to get Lite..lol

Lauren's Latest has some GREAT cream cheese recipes:

(pic from Lauren's Latest)
Chocolate Monster Cake - I can handle cakes that don't need to look perfect.  I do not have frosting skills.

Here are a few more from Lauren:
Cheesecake Ice Cream
Jalapeno Popper Pizza
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Strawberry Cheesecake Tart


Chocolate Cream Cheese Peppermint Bars  come on now..look at that!  I need to go eat something.. and wipe my chin.  HA!

Here are some great Groupons going on today.  These are ALL redeemable online so anyone can purchase them.  Just go under Visit More Cities to select the one with the deal you want.


Charlotte:$10 for a $25 Gift Certificate to Nutty Guys!  If you live in Utah you can pick up the order and pay NO shipping. :)


Madison:$15 for a $30 Gift Certificate to Costume Hub!
NOTE: the $10 for $20 gift certificates are redeemable at the local store!


Boston (Side Deal):$25 for $50 Gift Certificate to Cafe Press!  Can be used towards shipping!


Philadelphia:$17 for $35 Gift Certificate to Initial Baby!  Can be used towards shipping!

Thanks Groupon Roundup!

Vocalpoint has a new offer for a FREE box of Barilla Pasta!  All they want from you is to try it and review it.  That usually consists of just a few questions.
Vocalpoint is definitely one of my favorites!
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Today's Eversave deal is a $32 Gift Certificate to Funkoos for $16!  You'll also get a $5 credit for signing up!  AND FREE SHIPPING!!  This is redeemable online so anyone can purchase one.  If you don't see the deal look under Salt Lake City.
I've used Eversave many times now...LOVE IT!

When you invite your friend to get this deal you'll get a $20 credit!
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I LOVE ice hands in the punch...lol  Awesome right??  I bought a bunch of vinyl gloves, filled 3 or 4 with water, tied the end with a rubber band, and freeze.  I made grape Koolaid and it was a hit!  A cheap HIT!

UPDATE:  Now it's a MONEYMAKER!See how here.

Beauty and the Beast is on sale at Toys R Us for $22.99!

Use $10/1 printable coupon
Pay $12.99 - make copy of receipt

There are also 2 rebates:
Campbells Soup $5 rebate
-use $1/3 campbells printable coupon

Western Bagel $5 rebate - photo copy of B&B receipt is acceptable

There are 2 tabs on the back of Beauty and the Beast so you can do 2 rebates.
= $2.99!  

Thanks Couponing to Disney!
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The giveaway for 4 tickets to Disney on Ice ends tomorrow!  Enter here.
Other giveways: Sprout Pouch Baby Sling! 10/7 Tommee Tippee Spoons! 10/11
Good luck!! .

The $5/5 Kraft Coupon is printing again!  When you print it will list all participating products.  Thanks Time 2 Save!

Wait for Philadelphia Cream Cheese to go on sale for $1 and you'll get 5 for FREE!  -might be tomorrow at Smith's...I'll verify.

Also there's a new Kroger Instant Win Game!  I've played twice now and haven't won.  You can play once a day until the end of the month or until you win twice. (Thanks Tawnya!)  The prize is loaded onto your rewards card.
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Today you can get an $8 Gift Certificate to Menchie's for $4!  When you sign up to Deals that Matter you get a $5 credit...so FREE!  

ALL proceeds support a local cause!!

I don't know if you noticed,  but I didn't have many (if any??) grocery trip posts last month.  lol  Mostly it's because on Sept 1st I went to Costco and spent $260...LOL  Man I love that store....  Anyway I didn't go to the store much after that because I'm trying to stick to my $300 budget.

Well...I went over.  I spent $360.81 :)  Could have been worse... much worse without coupons.   This month will be better.  I love this blog because I feel accountable.  Keeps me in line. :)

pic from Kozinets...isn't it cool?

Go here to print a $3/1 Huggies Coupon!  Use back button to print twice.  I thought I already printed from this link, but I was able to print 2 more. :):)
Thanks Happy Clippings!

The Thrifty Couple has a great post about where to get diapers this week!  I'm going to Rite Aid. :)  You can get them for as low as $2.99 a pack!
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Right now you can get TWO $15 Rumbi Gift Certificates for $18.00!!!
These will probably sell out like they did last time so hurry if you want one.
Use code wallflowers to get FREE shipping!

The certificates are valid at ALL locations nationwide!!
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City Deals has TWO $10 Gift Certificates for $10!!  Valid at all Utah locations.
WAHOO!  I love this place!  All you can eat ice cream cones..it's a smile maker. :)
Use code wallflowers to get FREE shipping!

Also at City Deals:

$25 for a $50 Gift Certificate to Got Beauty!

$14 for a $40 Gift Certificate to Vienna Bistro!

Four Show Tickets to Clark Planetarium for $20!

They have A LOT of great deals in their outlet!
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One of the Companies being featured this week on Zulily is Petim Lem.  They have a 70% off sale going on right now! This sale ends on the 8th, so hurry and check them out. They've already started selling out on some things.

Here are a couple of cute items:

Happy Shopping!
Veronica

The first 500,000 to sign up will get a coupon for a FREE bottle of Advil!

Thanks Deal Seeking Mom!
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