Arizona Shopping Secrets

Ok sorry for the crazy picture… But I wanted to drop off the Similac at the food pantry on the way home..

 

I bought:

(6) Similac Ready To Feed Quarts $2.99 – $10/3 peelie and $3 MQs = free

(4) Diet Coke 12 packs $8.88 – $1/2 MQs = $6.88 for all 4!

Bananas – $1/3 lbs Bashas Q = $1.24

Kroger Cottage Cheese $1 – $0.40 Fry's Q = $0.60

Claussen Pickles $2.99 <—Aren’t they the best!

Kroger Yogurts $0.40 each

Bud Light $16.77

-$5/25 Bashas Q 

Total $26.35 OOP

 

I hope today’s ads bring some decent deals! I have been coasting along each week, just picking up the essentials…   And there wasn’t an end date listed on the $2.99 Similac, hopefully another great coupon will pop up!

Extra 20% off on discounted gift certificates at CityDeals.com with code MAY20AZ  - expires 5/31/11.




Here are just a few of the current offers available...



Yogurt Utopia - Mesa - $20 gift certificate for $8.00 shipped after code




Focaccia Fiorentina - Phoenix - $25 gift certificate for $7.20 shipped after code


Crudo - Scottsdale  - $25 gift certificate for $8.00 shipped after code






Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company - Glendale  - $25 gift certificate for $9.60 after code







& many more


*remember to keep checking back for new deals as the discounted gift certificate offers are always changing

CityDeals.com LINK

This Thursday, June 2nd, the Gin Blossoms will perform a FREE acoustic concert to benefit the Bowe Special Care Nursery, a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Scottsdale Healthcare.  After the show, they will also be scooping ice cream and hosting an auction of an autographed Fender Guitar at Cold Stone Creamery. Cold Stone is donating 50% of the day’s proceeds to the NICU.

Where: Kierland Commons, Scottsdale
When: June 2nd at 6pm

Voice Daily Deals presented by Phoenix New Times is offering this deal today...

$12 Worth of Food and Drink at Mamma Mia for only $5.

Click here to purchase.

*Heads Up* -- Every Wednesday from June 22 to July 27, reserve a family-friendly DVD, Blu-ray Disc® or video game online & redbox will take 50¢ off the first night’s rental fee of that item at checkout!

Click here for more details.

Codes:
Free 1 night DVD rental with code MEMORIALDAY - valid 5/30/11 ONLY
Free 1 night DVD rental at Safeway locations GOSAFEWAY – exp 6/30/11
Free 1 night DVD rental at Bashas locations GOBASHAS - exp 6/30/11
Free 1 night DVD rental at Food City locations FOODCITY - exp 6/30/11
Free 1 night DVD rental at QuickTrip locations QUIKTRIP - exp 6/30/11
Free 1 night DVD rental at 99 Cents Only Store locations 99ONLY - exp 6/30/11
Free 1 night DVD rental at 7-11 Store locations VY83A0 - exp 6/30/11
Valid once per debit or credit card.

Don't forget you can also save time by reserving your movie online and picking up at the kiosk.

On June 1st, bring a copy of your latest Cox bill to The Phoenix Zoo, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or Big Surf and get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Admission.

Click here for more information.

Fry's Marketplace has the Char-Broil 4-Burner Gas Barbecue Grill on sale this week for $169.  Use the 10% off General Merchandise coupon found in this week's ad to make it $152.10 before tax.  Plus, of course you'll earn Fuel Points.

Today Groupon.com is offering a deal at Jamba Juice (Multiple Locations -- see link for details).

$5 for Two Original-Sized Smoothies (Up to $10.72 Value)

Groupon.com LINK

Pei Wei is going to be hooking up everyone who is signed up for their email offers with a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Coupon for Carmel Chicken. 

Click here and sign up for their email offers by June 1st to get a coupon. 

Check out the pre-made shopping lists & discussions at PinchingYourPennies for the following local stores...
Albertsons
American Discount Foods
Bashas
CVS
Food City
Frys
IGA
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Market
Target
Walgreens

Click here to see compilation listing of what is cheap/free this week.

Click here for a preview of next week's CVS ad/coupon match-up.

This Friday, May 27th, bring your blanket, dinner and the family out to watch "Shrek Forever After" Kiwanis Park in Tempe.  Movie starts at dusk (approx 7pm),

Click here for more information.

Click here to print a coupon valid for $10 off $50 at Fresh & Easy.

Valid thru 6/6/11.

**Don't forget you can use this at Fry's if your total after all manufacturer's coupons is over $50.**

Hey Arizona! Are you playing along in Bookmans’ Twitter Treasure Hunt?

 

No? You totally should!

 

Bookmans started their twitter treasure hunt in Tucson back in January.  They have since added Phoenix and Flagstaff into the mix!

 

My mom and I have won 3 different months between the two of us.  Our treasure has included movie passes, Bookmans’ coupons for BOB gear, and gift certificates to local businesses!

 

Tucson’s Twitter Treasure Hunt starts the last Tuesday of each month and is hidden at a local business until Friday.  That means that the Tucson treasure hunt starts today!!!

 

Just follow them on Twitter to get the clues: Bookmans, and BookmansTucson. Also if you are in Flagstaff or Phoenix you can follow  BookmansFlag, and BookmansPhoenix to play along with their twitter treasure hunts.

 

You can also catch more details about Tucson’s May treasure hunt HERE.

 

Don’t forget to say “I Love Bookmans!”

 

Go Arizona!

By the way Bookmans is hosting this treasure hunt in conjunction with other Local First Arizona businesses.  Local First Arizona has a Shift Arizona campaign right now encouraging everyone to to support local business and help improve Arizona’s economy. They even have a neat directory to find local businesses in your neighborhood!  It’s a great resource!

In case you missed the announcement on Fry’s Facebook page yesterday or the ad in today’s newspaper….

 

Starting May 25th, Fry’s will allow you to save up to $1 per gallon on fuel at Fry’s Fuel Centers when you redeem 1000 fuel points.   Every 100 points earns you a $0.10 discount and you can basically stack your $0.10 discounts up to $1!  This is only valid at Fry’s Fuel Centers though. (Bummer for me since we have no Fry’s Fuel Centers nearby).

 

And don’t forget starting tomorrow (5/23) you can also start redeeming your fuel rewards for $0.10 discounts at Circle K stations (in addition to Shell stations).  That is over 500 locations where you can save on gas with Fry’s Fuel Rewards!

 

How do you earn fuel points?  $1= 1 point!  The best part is that it works on your subtotal BEFORE coupons!!  Woo Hoo!  Also you earn 50 points for every qualifying prescription that you fill and double points on qualifying gift card purchases.  You can see more details about the Fry’s Fuel Rewards HERE.

 

And for those travelling to California (and possibly other Kroger markets), I was able to get my $0.10 discount at Shell stations there as well.  They advertised the $0.10 discount for Ralph’s customers (a Kroger affiliate) and it accepted my Fry’s VIP information for the fuel discount!!  Woo Hoo!!

The next time you buy Huggies, Cottonelle, Kleenex, Scott or Viva products, check to see if you can find Specially Marked Packaging for their new CARS 2 Promotion. Collect points, enter online and redeem for CARS 2 Merchandise, Movie Ticket or a $10 Prepaid Visa. Promotion ends 9/30/11. Click here for more information.

Click here to print out a voucher for $9.87 entry into Sunsplash good for today (Saturday) & tomorrow (Sunday).  Limited to first 500 people with voucher.  After that everyone else gets in for kids price ($19.99 admission).  NOTE: Must print one voucher for each person in your party.

Kids First Hockey is an on-ice youth hockey program hosted in cooperation with the Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Development Program, Arizona Amateur Hockey Association, One Goal and local hockey rinks. The program consists of four one-hour sessions designed to provide kids ages 4-8 a risk free introduction to the sport of hockey.
The only cost associated is a small monetary deposit (which is returned at the conclusion of the four weeks if all equipment is returned).


Click here to register and find out more about the program.





Click here to register and find out more about this program.

Who wants to go to the Circus?  Just post a comment on the blog, this PYP thread or on Facebook for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents FULLY CHARGED on opening night, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 7:00pm at US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix.


Winner will be chosen by random selection on evening of May 25th, 2011. If post on blog please include your email address if it is not included in your profile.  The winner will need to provide their full name and the tickets will be available for pick up at the US Airways Will Call Window the night of the show. Note: Must provide them with valid Picture ID.

Please, only enter if you're in or near Phoenix, AZ, or plan to be on the date of the show!
One entry/post per person!

Click here for more information about this show and learn how to get discounted tickets.


*WINNER ANNOUCED**
Congratulations to Kim (princekima2003)

Now thru 5/30/11, the Home Depot is offering a $5 rebate with
the purchase of each gallon-sized can or $20 rebate with the purchase of each 5 gallon-sized pail of BEHR Premium Plus or BEHR Premium Plus Ultra interior and exterior paints and primers, decorative finishes, waterproofers, stains and cleaners.
Click here for more information.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents FULLY CHARGED, the all-new, 141st electrifying edition of The Greatest Show On Earth®!

Ringling Bros.® powers up audiences with acts from all over the globe featuring breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-seen-before performances that spark the imaginations of Children of All Ages! Clowns from the world-famous clown alley charge the audiences’ funny bones, while megawatts of thrills explode out of the ring including The Human Fuse who rockets across the circus skies igniting the power of the people. And of course, amazing animals that spark the audience’s awe and wonder. Experience the current of excitement at Ringling Bros. FULLY CHARGED!

Playing June 22 – 27 at the US Airways Center!  Get your tickets today!

Buy 4 tickets for only $44 when you use code ELEPHANT online, over the phone or show this flyer at the arena Box Office.

*Good for any performance except Opening Night. Discount is not valid on VIP, Front Row, or Circus Celebrity seats.  A minimum of 4 tickets is required; additional ticket can be purchased at $11 each.  No double discounts, service charges and handling fees may apply.

Click here to print a coupon valid for $6 off $30 at Fresh & Easy.

Valid thru 5/23/11.
**Don't forget you can use this at Fry's if your total after all manufacturer's coupons is over $30.**

Check out the pre-made shopping lists & discussions at PinchingYourPennies for the following local stores...
Albertsons
American Discount Foods
Bashas
CVS
Food City
Frys
IGA
Pros Ranch Market
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Market
Target
Walgreens

Click here to see compilation listing of what is cheap/free this week.

Click here to see the Best Advertised Perishable Prices this week.

Click here for a preview of next week's CVS ad/coupon match-up.

	Barnes & Noble - Summer Reading Imagination's Destination 5/24/11-9/6/11 Grades 1-6 Read 8 Books, Get 1 FREE
	Borders - Double Dog Dare Challenge 6/1/11-9/5/11 Kids 12 and under Read 10 Books, Get 1 FREE
	Half Price Books - Feed Your Brain 6/1/11-7/31/11 Kids 14 and under Earn $5 Back-to-School Bucks summer reading reward
	Bookmans All Year Long For every 10 books you read, we'll give you one free + Sign up for Kids Club to get discounts and a $10 certificate on your birthday
	Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Program 5/31-8/24/11 FREE Book when finish one of their recommended reading lists
	READ, PLAY, WIN! 2011 Summer Reading Program 5/31/11-7/30/11 Ages: Birth-18 Apache Junction Public Library, Chandler Public Library, Glendale Public Library, Peoria Public Library, Phoenix Public Library, Scottsdale Public Library, Tempe Public Library, Wickenburg Public Library
	Maricopa County Library District 5/26/11-7/30/11 Maricopa County Library District (Aguila, El Mirage, Fairway, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Hollyhock, Litchfield Park, North Valley Regional, Northwest Regional, Perry, Queen Creek, Ed Robson, Southeast Regional, Sun City, White Tank) Buckeye Public Library, Desert Foothills Library-Cave Creek, Mesa Public Libraries, Morristown Volunteer Library, Paradise Valley Community College, Tolleson Public Library, Wickenburg Public Library, Youngtown Public Library
	Pima County Public Library Summer Reading Program 5/26/11-7/23/11 "One World, Many Stories" Kids Program "You Are Here" Teen Program "One World, Many Stories" Adult Program
	Tempe Library Read & Renew 5/21/11-7/21/11 Adult Reading Program
	You Are Here - Teen Summer Reading Program 5/31/11-7/30/11 Phoenix Public Libraries
	You Feed Your Mind and We Feed Your Body - Teen 5/31/11-7/30/11 Chandler Public Library Launch into Summer Reading - Adult Program 6/1/11-7/30/11 Chandler Public Library
	Scholastic Summer Challenge NOW - 8/31/11
	Pizza Hut Book It Summer Break Reading Challenge 6/15/11 - 8/15/11 *Also if homeschool, can sign up for 2011 program here, otherwise offered at your child's school. Check if your child's school is participating here

Click here to print coupon valid for $10 off $50 purchase of HP Ink at Staples. Valid thru 5/23/11.

Starting tomorrow, text DEALS to 727272 every day thru 5/25 for a new discount code you can use at the redbox kiosk that day. Your discount will be anywhere from 10¢ to $1.50!

Click here for more details.

Here are just a few Arizona Resorts offering promotions for the summer...



JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort ~ Family Fling & Swing Summer Package

• Stay Dates: 6/17/11 - 9/6/11
• Rates from $149/night
• Includes daily $50 resort credit, Free Golf, Free internet, Free kids meals 12 and under, Free appetizer or dessert, Free self parking and Free Resort Fee

Scottsdale Plaza Resort ~ Summer Sun, Fun and Savings 2011

• Stay Dates: 5/31/11-9/6/11
• Rates from $129/night
• Includes $100 resort credit redeemable at the Salon & Day Spa or any of The Plaza's restaurants, bars or poolside cafes

The Buttes, A Marriott Resort Escape Family Package

• Stay Dates: Now - 9/5/11
• Rates from $159/night
• Includes $50 gas card per night plus 20% off Spa Services and complimentary parking

Westward Look - Tucson - Staycation Spectacular
Stay Dates: 5/22/11-9/5/11
Rates from $99/night
Includes Breakfast Buffet for 2 adults and 2 kids