Arizona Shopping Secrets

I ran over to Fry’s yesterday morning after dropping of Q at school.  I wanted to get in and out quick to avoid baking to death!

 

I was really hoping to find Kandoo Soap/Wipes but they were out of stock. And to make matters worse, I forgot to get a darn rain check so I will definitely be stopping by again soon!

 

What I did buy:

 

4-1/2 Gallon Fry’s Milk $0.88

6 Powerades $0.49 – $0.75/2 tearpad (circle K) = free

Kroger Bagels $1.50

Cow Pals String Cheese $3.49

Banana Chocolate chip soft cookies $1.89 (bakery markdown) <—YUMMY!

Total $10.34 OOP

 

I love stocking up on freebies like powerade.  It has a long shelf life and it’s great for low blood sugar situations! I plan on trying to find a few more Qs!

Store/Restaurant	Discount	Expiration
Bath & Body Works	Free Signature Collection Body Care Item with $10 purchase	09/06/11
Bed Bath & Beyond	Sign up for email newsletter, get 20% off coupon via email
Brio	Free appetizer with an entrée purchase plus 500 School Cents bonus points - San Tan Village only	12/31/11
Build A Bear	$5 off $25 or $10 off $40	09/06/11
Charlotte Russe	$5 off any purchase when enter or vote on their Closetful of Jeans Contest	09/30/11
Children's Place	15% off your purchase	09/05/11
Coldwater Creek	$25 off $50 purchase	08/28/11
Gymboree	Text SAVE to 283342 to get a 20% off your entire purchase coupon, after that can text GYMBOREE to same number for any future savings coupons.	09/30/11
JC Penney	$10 off $25 purchase	08/27/11
JoAnn	Various Mobile Coupons	Various
Justice	40% off your purchase	09/05/11
Kirkland's	$5 off $25 purchase	09/14/11
Kirkland's	$25 off $75 purchase	09/14/11
Kohl's	20% off your purchase	08/27/11
Lane Bryant	$25 off $75, $50 off $150, $75 off $225 or more	08/30/11
Lane Bryant	Earn $25 Real Women Dollars$ when spend $50	09/15/11
New York & Company	$25 off $75 purchase	08/26/11
Office Depot	$10 off $50 purchase	08/30/11
Old Navy	30% off in-store purchase	08/28/11
Old Navy	Click "Hottest Ticket" Link on their Facebook Page - current offer $10 off $50 purchase
Payless	15% off purchase + combine with Buy 1, Get 1 50% off promotion	08/31/11
Ruby Tuesday's	Free appetizer with entree purchase for Facebook Fans
Ulta	$3.50 off $10 purchase	08/27/11
White House Black Market	Receive $20 off an $80 purchase with their Black Book Membership (free to join) - may be San Tan Village only	08/27/11
Yankee Candle	$10 off $25 purchase	09/18/11

I ventured to my “other” 99 Cent Only Store today and I found some fun stuff!

 

Lots more Hip In A Hurry Vinyl Cutouts! And different designs compared with the other store’s selection.

I definitely did not see these there last week, so keep watching your store. You might get lucky!

 

I know some people have been hunting for these so I took a picture of the aisle where I found them.  It’s sort of a home section with pet items across the aisle.  It would be easy to miss the box on the lower shelf if you weren’t looking closely!

 

I refrained from buying any because I *might* have bought too many robot ones for my boys. 

 

 

 

I found both of these bug fighting “alternatives” to spray on chemicals.  I am not super familiar with either product, so I plan on doing some research online…

Anyone have experience with Bugables or Insect Repelling Superband?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheap Sheet Protectors and Crayola Pip Squeaks. I think the markers are a good idea, they are shorter for smaller hands and of course washable!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 6 pack of cards were a great deal for $0.99 and the selection varied in each package but you COULD see what was in it. I grabbed 2 sets!

And I snapped a quick shot of the smarties selection. I was hoping to see bubble gum smarties… no luck.

 

 

 

 

 

Please remember selection definitely varies by store. I am only sharing the fun stuff I found at my 99 Cent Only store(s). Don’t shoot the messenger if you can’t find the exact same thing at your store. Please.

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
Pro's Ranch Market
Safeway
Sprouts
Sunflower Market
Target
Walgreens

And don't forget to share your finds when out shopping so others can get in on the deal.

*Check out this compilation listing of what is cheap/free this week.

**If new to couponing in Arizona, check out this Welcome thread for a few tips and feel free to ask any questions.

Here are my Fry’s orders from today!

 

Order #1

4 Diet Coke 12 packs $2.49 (wyb $25 +) – $1/2 peelies = $1.99 each

6 Powerades $0.49 each – $.75/2 tearpad (circle K) = free

3 Dial liquid soap $0.88 each – $0.35 MQ = free

Bud Light 6-pack $6.99 – FREE MQ = free <—We had a product issue once and they sent us a freebie Q

Kroger Cottage Cheese $1.99 – $0.40 Fry’s Q (home mailer) = $1.59

Kroger Bagels $1.50

Sara Lee Bread $1.49

Total $13.21

 

Order #2

6 Powerades $0.49 each – $.75/2 tearpad (circle K) = free

3 Dial liquid soap $0.88 each – $0.35 MQ = free

Total $0! <—Love that!!

 

 

Quick Tip: Save your freebie MQs to use when you need to get your subtotal up…  For example I needed a $25 subtotal to buy my diet coke cheap, so I redeemed the Bud Light coupon today.  Just be careful not to let the freebie Qs expire. I have committed that *Ultimate* couponing error before!

Here are some fun things I found yesterday in my 99 Cent Only Store… Please remember selection varies by store…

Food

I was so tempted by both the Loft House cookies and the Breyers ice cream bars..

Clothing

Lots of fun socks & tights: Claire's, Hanes, DKNY, Circo, Xhileration.  And a random speedo swim cap.

Russell Athletic Baseball pants?? In blue and white.

Home Section

I still found more of those Awesome Hip in Hurry Vinyl Decals!  There was a stack laying on a shelf in the Home Section. 

 

 

 

 

Office Supplies

I found quite a few great kids scissors and $0.99 is a great price if you missed the crazy $0.25 door buster pricing at the office supply store!

I also found some classroom posters! This Shh! Testing one was fun!

Click here to print a coupon valid for $10 off $25 purchase at JCPenney. Valid 8/26-8/27/11.

Twice As Nice Phoenix is finishing up  their moving sale with a BANG! 

Today and Tomorrow (8/23 and 8/24)

A $5 Bag Sale for EVERYTHING in the store!

And 50% off furniture & jewelry.

 

They moving from their current location (10653 N 43rd Ave) to a bigger one at CACTUS/43rd on August 25th.

 

The trade counter will reopen at their new location. Cash or Credit Card Only

The following codes are valid for a Free 1-night $1 DVD rental at Blockbuster Express Kiosks. Each code can be used once per debit or credit card. There won't be a charge as long as you turn movie in by 9pm the next day.
*Don't forget you can save time by reserving your movie online and just picking up at kiosk. This is a good way to also verify code is still working.

99BRAB3
85JEAH2
43SGJC5
67PPLA6
96PBCG3
56TTDR2


All above codes expire August 26, 2011.