Home Depot is offering a $3 coupon toward the purchase of any energy efficient LED Christmas lights from November 5 through November 15. All you have to do is bring in your used incandescent light strings - whether they are working or not. For each string you bring in, you'll receive a $3 coupon. There is a 5 coupon limit per customer

Online, the ad showed a box of "Home Accents Holiday"...read more

Who is ready for a give-away?

I have lots and lots of coupons for our lucky winner. In fact, I have 4 sets of each insert from the past month of Sunday newspapers. According to my filing system, these are weeks N, O, P and Q. They were delivered on October 4, 11, 18, and 25.

So, how do you win? Just make a comment on this entry or any entry dated from today until next Friday...which will be November...read more

Here's a question I get asked frequently:

Do you really need to get multiple Sunday newspapers to save money?

And, the short answer I give is always: yes.

The reason you need multiple Sunday papers can be clearly illustrated in a wonderful deal I got today at Fred Meyer. They had an in-ad coupon that offered liquid Snuggle fabric softener for $2.99. There is a current manufacturer's coupon...read more

I've listed some of the great deals available at Albertson's through Tuesday. Each of the following deals uses a manufacturer's coupon and one of Albertson's Twice the Value Coupons. The Twice the Value coupons came in Sunday's paper. The manufacturer coupons listed below have come in various past Sunday papers.

• Nestle Tollhouse Halloween Cookie Dough: Sale Price $2.49, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off plus doubler, final price: $0.49
• Hunt's Ketchup: Sale Price $1.00, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off two plus doubler, final price: FREE
• Litehouse Caramel Dip: Sale Price $2.50, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off plus doubler, final price: $0.50
• Chef Boyardee Pasta: Sale Price $1.00, use manufacturer coupon for $0.40 off plus doubler, final price: $0.20
• Healthy Choice Soups: Sale Price $1.00, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off two plus doubler, final price: FREE

Look for two coupon inserts in today's paper:

Redplum's Eyemasters

Smart Source's Direct TV

There are some other great coupons in the ads, today, too. In addition to Michael's usual wonderful offerings, Kmart is offering a free $10 gift card with a new or transferred prescription. Rite Aid is offering a free $25 gift card with a transferred prescription. And, don't forget Albertson's...read more

Paul's offers the following great deals this week:

• Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn: Sale Price $0.90, use manufacturer coupon for $0.50 off
• Quaker True Delights Granola Bars: Sale Price $2.50, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off
• Litehouse Caramel Dip: Sale Price $2.50, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off
• Apples (Several Varieties): Sale Price $0.25 per pound

I think the caramel dip and...read more

Enter for the chance to win $1,000 in grocery money in Kraft Foods Grocery Cash Giveaway. There are daily prizes, as well. You could win $100 and you can play once a day until November 6, 2009.

You must enter some personal information, including an email address. If you are still a little squeamish about entering your "normal" email, create a junk mail email account you only use for contests...read more

ShopKo has several specials this week. Save on the following:

• Luv's Diapers: Sale Price $15.99, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off one
• Kleenex Facial Tissue: Sale Price $1.00, use manufacturer coupon for $0.50 off three
• Kit Kat or Hershey's Snack Size Candy Bars: Sale Price $2.33 (when you buy 3 bags, you get 1 free)
• Hershey's Reese's Snack Size Candy Bars: Sale Price $2.33 (when you buy 3 bags, you get 1 free), use manufacturer coupon for $0.55 off one

Here's a great opportunity to learn from one of my couponing friends, Jenn. She'll be teaching an informative class on couponing. The class will be held on October 27 at 7:00pm. If you'd like to learn how Jenn organizes her coupons and how she saves on her grocery shopping, sign up for her class. To do so, email her at liveoncoupons@gmail.com.

I've received some more information on the new subscription rates:

If you are a current subscriber for 5 extra Sunday papers, your rate will automatically adjust.

If you subscribe for 3 extra Sunday papers, please call customer service and change your subscription tor 4 papers at the lower price.

If you have any questions about your subscription, call customer service. They are great people...read more

Here are some suggestions for using this week's "Twice the Value" coupons from Albertsons. Remember, they expire this evening at the close of business.

• Pantene Shampoo/Conditioner: Sale Price $2.99, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off one with a doubler; final price is $0.99
• Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup: Sale Price $0.69, use manufacturer coupon for $0.40 off four with a doubler; final price is $0.49
• Hershey's Bliss Chocolate Bar: Sale Price $0.50, use manufacturer coupon for $0.25 off two with a doubler; final price is FREE
• Glade Candle Jars: Sale Price $2.99, use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off one with a doubler; final price is $0.99

Effective immediately, new subscribers to the Idaho Press Tribune will receive a great rate. For only $12 per month, couponers will receive 5 Sunday papers and a daily paper on Monday through Saturday. For $13.50, subscribers will receive 6 Sunday papers and a daily paper on Monday through Saturday. This fantastic deal lasts for 6 months

If you are currently a subscriber receiving multiple Sunday papers, your account will reflect the new price. Woo-hoo!

And...read more

I have a few seats available for tomorrow's meeting. If you'd like to attend, please email me or call me prior to 11:00 am tomorrow morning. That way we can be sure to connect. Remember, you'll learn how I save up to 80% off my grocery bill and how I save as much in one month as I would earn working at a minimum wage, part-time job.

Albertson's 3-Day Sale is valid only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some of the great deals are listed below:

• Coca-Cola Soft Drink (select varieties - 2 liters) sale priced $0.77
• Albertson's Butter (1 pound) sale priced $1.49
• Albertson's Flour (5 pound) sale priced $1.49
• Albertson's Sugar (4 pound) sale priced $1.49

Another great deal is the Hormel Chili Masters sale. They...read more

I don't want to admit it, but Cold and Flu season are definitely here. We've been battling some bugs at my house, as are many in the valley. It sure is comforting to know you've got supplies on hand to deal with common seasonal illnesses. Now you can prepare for free at Rite Aid. Listed below are several of the great deals Rite Aid is offering this week:

• Simply Saline Children's Nasal Mist: Sale Priced $3.99, with rebate FREE
• Carmex Lip Balm: Sale Priced $1.99, with rebate FREE
• Sucrets Throat Lozenges: Sale Priced $2.99, with rebate FREE
• Sinus Buster or Allergy Buster: Sale Priced $8.99, with rebate FREE
• Children's Throat Cooler: Sale Priced $2.99, with rebate FREE

You...read more

You may have heard of the great Quaker Sale at Albertson's going through Tuesday. When you buy 10 Quaker products, you get an automatic $5 off at the check-out. Add your manufacturer coupons, and you get a fantastic deal

I usually wait to see if Albertson's puts out any Twice the Value coupons on Sunday before I do my shopping trip. But this time, I had manufacturer coupons that were for...read more

Rite Aid is helping us get ready for Halloween this week. They have a great deal on Act II Popcorn balls, Peeps (including the sugar-free variety), and Brach's Mellowcremes. Harvest Decor and seasonal candles are 50% off

Additionally, you can save on the following with coupons:

• L'Oreal Hip Facial Cosmetics: Buy 1, Get the second for 50% off; also use manufacturer coupon for $2.00 off each
• Thermacare: Buy 1, Get the second for 50% off; also use manufacturer coupon for $2.00 off each
• Children's Tylenol (4 oz): Sale priced at $4.99; use manufacturer coupon for $3.00 of two
• Sundown Vitamins: Buy 1, Get 1 free; also use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off each

I received the following email from a wonderful Albertson's manager today:

"Attention Customers,

We have been directed not to accept a certain coupon from the internet on Quaker Chewy granola bars. This coupon is fraudulent and so Quaker Co. will not honor the coupon for us to get credit. One UPC is on Aunt Jamima Syrup and the other is on Quaker, so it is not honorable. Again any questions...read more

Here are some of the great savings this week at Walgreens:

• Playtex Handsaver Gloves, Sale price $0.99 (with in-ad coupon), use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off
• Dove Conditioner, Sale price $3.00, use manufacturer coupon for $1.50 off; (Register Rebate Item)
• Bengay Patch or Cream, Sale price $5.00, use manufacturer coupon for $2.00 off (Register Rebate Item)
• Slim Fast, Sale price $4.99, use manufacturer coupon for $1.40 off
• Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup, Sale price $0.50, use manufacturer coupon for $0.40 off 4

Register...read more

Spots are filling up fast for my next class. If you are considering attending, please RSVP ASAP. The easiest way to RSVP is to email me at couponkori@yahoo.com. I will then send you a confirmation email.

Here are the details:

• Date: Saturday, October 17th
• Time: 1:00 pm
• Location: RSVP for details

You can expect to learn how to save up to 80% off your grocery bill. Learn how to get 2 or more...read more

There are two inserts in today's paper:

• Redplum: Shari's Classic Pies
• SmartSource: The Fragrance Collection by Glade

I'm excited to see that there are coupons for basic baking ingredients. Whenever the weather changes, I want to bake. I'm also happy to see that there are more sales on basic cooking ingredients. I love it when my pantry is all stocked.

This is what I got at Freddy's last night:

• Milk, ½ gallon: Sale priced for $1.00
• Hormel, refrigerated entrees: Sale priced for $3.99 (with in-ad coupon), use manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off
• Butter, 16 oz: Sale priced for $1.25 (with in-ad coupon)

The Hormel entrees were certainly a splurge for me, but for $2.99 a package, I have prepared main dishes in the freezer. Then, when I have...read more