I Leave You With Coupons

Here are the sites I use to find printable coupons:
Coupons.com
SmartSource
Coupon Loop
Wow Coupons
Betty Crocker
Eat Better America
Wyeth healthcare products
Printable drug coupons
Gerber
Johnson's
Colgate
French's
I often go directly to the corporate websites of the products I buy looking for coupons. I have found coupons that way several times.

Here are two immensely helpful databases:
Unexpired coupon database
Printable coupon database

You can find loadable coupons here:
P&G
Shortcuts
Cellfire
Upromise

Other blogs with great information on deals and discounts:
Money Saving Mom
Freebies 4 Mom
BeCentsAble
Coupon Cravings
My Good Cents
The Centsible Sawyer
Common Sense With Money
And there are many other great blogs out there.

Well, friends, thank you for reading. I will leave this site up for a little while longer, but this is my last post. I wish you all the best! I applaud your efforts to save money, find good deals, and be wise stewards of your money. May God bless you and your families!

P.S. Jennifer at The Maynard Moment will be posting the Kroger and HEB deals each week. Be sure to stop by and tell her thanks for taking this on!

How I've Made (a little) Money Blogging

I never got around to writing a post on the different methods I have used to make a little money through blogging. Mind you, I haven't made much. The last few months I've averaged about $80/month in income from blogging. But, I don't think that's too bad considering I never put much effort into making an income.

If you are wanting to make a part-time income from blogging, then the list I'm about to give you is insufficient. But if you already have a blog or you're looking to start a blog and just want to make a little extra money, then consider these sources:

- The easiest and most obvious: Google Adsense. Just let Google put ads on your blog, cross your fingers that readers click on your ads, and watch the pennies pile up!
- Amazon Affiliates - Get paid when readers shop through your links.
- Submit your longer, informational posts to Associated Content. They'll pay you a few bucks for each post they decide to publish.
- Commission Junction - Hundreds of companies do affiliate marketing through them. You select the companies you wish to partner with, and if you're approved, you can put their ads on your site and get paid when people shop through them.
- Share-a-Sale - Another affiliate marketing program with hundreds of other companies.
- Logical Media - Still another affiliate marketing program. This one has far fewer companies, but sometimes pays on clicks for free samples. This is a popular one, so you'll see lots of other blogs with the same ads.
- Brandcaster by Coupons.com - Get your own printable coupons button and earn a few cents every time someone prints a coupon.

Hope some of you find this list helpful. Stay tuned for my last post on all the coupon sites!

I should mention that I still haven't had any volunteers to take over the Grocery Gathering posts. Any takers? Want to help out others in your area by posting the best deals you see at Kroger, Randall's, and/or HEB? It could really increase your blog traffic! Let me know and I'll pass it along to my readers and BeCentsAble!

All Good Things Must Come to An End

Friends, I'm sorry to say that I've decided to discontinue this blog. I have had so much fun writing it and have been so encouraged by your comments and emails telling me that I've helped you save money. That was my whole purpose in writing this - to help you find ways to better save and invest your money.

But alas, I must admit, I am not superwoman. And I just don't have enough hours in the day for all that I am trying to do right now. I'm trying to parent two small children, stay on top of therapy options, teaching methods, and insurance issues related to having a child with special needs, be a decent wife to my husband, keep our finances in order, help with several ministries at church, and write two blogs. Something's gotta give.

I've never been someone to halfway do something. So, if I can't commit to posting regularly or staying on top of deals and frequently letting you know about them, then I just don't think it's right for me to continue with this blog. You have few precious hours each day - I don't want you wasting time constantly checking back here only to find I haven't posted anything new!

The good news is there are so many other great money saving blogs out there! Before I sign off, I will provide you with a complete list of where I find coupons and deals so you will be armed with that information. If you are one of my Texas readers and you have a blog (or would like to start one) and you would be interested in taking over the grocery deals post I do on Wednesday, please let me know. I would be happy to have a place to point my readers to!

I will be continuing the other blog I write. It is much more of a personal blog about our family and is also intended to be a resource for families with special needs children. Feel free to stop by and visit me over there anytime. Who knows? I may not be able to resist posting a good deal or two over there every once in a while!

I will also be keeping my email address: blogbyjenny (at) gmail (dot) com. So if you ever have a question about investing or saving money, feel free to shoot me an email and I'll do my best to respond quickly.

Thank you again for reading. And come back at least a few more times so you can read the last coupon of posts I have planned!

New Grocery Deals: Kroger, Randall's, HEB (10/1-10/7)

It's time for another Grocery Gathering! Before I give you the deals, I should point out two things. 1) Lots of new printable coupons have been added to my sidebar, so check those out. 2) I'm also going to indicate this week if there is a coupon matchup with a Upromise coupon. To learn more about Upromise coupons, read this post. Okay, here's what in store this week...

Kroger
- Gallon of milk, 2/$6
- Ribeye steaks, $3.97/lb (limit 2 pkgs w/$10 purchase)
- Ground chuck 3 or 5 lb pkg, $1.99/lb
- Hot House tomatoes, $0.97/lb
- Cantaloupe, 3/$5
- Buy a 12 oz bag of Private Selection green beans, get FREE 16 oz Kroger mini peeled carrots
- Birds Eye frozen vegetables, $1.47; print a $0.75/3 coupon from my sidebar and take advantage of this $1/3 Upromise ecoupon
- Kroger frozen vegetables, $1.00
- Gorton's fish fillets or tenders, $3.00; use the $0.75/2 coupon from my sidebar
- Eggo healthy waffles, $2.00; use the $0.55 coupon from the 9/21 Red Plum
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, $2.00; use the $0.35 coupon from the 9/7 SmartSource
- Yoplait yogurt, $0.50; use the $0.50/6 or $0.60/3 coupon from my sidebar and this $0.40/6 loadable coupon
- Kroger shredded cheese, 3/$5
- Kroger butter, $2.50
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, $1.00; use the $0.50/2 coupon from my sidebar to get each for $0.50
- Pillsbury Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls 8 ct, $1.67; print $0.35 coupons from my sidebar to get them for $0.62 each
- Kraft salad dressing, $1.69
- Heinz ketchup, $1.89
- Ozarka water 24 pk, $3.99
- Huggies diapers jumbo packs, $9.99; use a $1 coupon from the 9/28 SmartSource, a $1 or $1.50 loadable coupon, AND a $1 or $1.50 Upromise ecoupon
- Quilted Northern bath tissue 12 double rolls, $5.99; print a $1 coupon from my sidebar

Randall's
- Gallon of milk, 2/$6
- New York strip steak, $3.99/lb
- 93% lean ground beef, $2.99/lb
- Jennie-O ground turkey 20 oz, B1G1 Free (get two for $4.79)
- 1-lb Baby carrots, $1.00
- Pint of Organic grape tomatoes, B1G1 Free (get two for $3.99)
- 1-lb Strawberries, B1G1 Free (get two for $3.99)
- Gorton's frozen seafood, 2/$5.00 (with coupon from ad); also use the $0.75/2 coupon from my sidebar
- Hunt's canned tomatoes, $1.00; use the $0.40/2 coupon from the 9/21 SmartSource
Saturday and Sunday Only Sale:
- Kraft cheese singles 12 oz, 2/$3.00 (limit 2)
- Large Hass avocados, $0.88
- Sara Lee Soft & Smooth whole grain white or wheat breads, B1G1 Free

HEB
- Ribeye steaks, $3.97 (limit 2 pkgs w/$10 purchase)
- 96% extra lean ground beef, $3.49/lb
- Seasoned pork tenderloin, $3.99/lb
- White seedless grapes, $0.97/lb
- Extra large vine-ripe tomatoes, $0.88/lb
- Organic gala apples, $1.49/lb
- Cucumbers, 2/$1.00
- Cilantro, $0.44
- DiGiorno Ultimate or Stuffed Crust pizzas, $3.50
- Cottonelle 12 double rolls or Viva 8 rolls, $5.00 (w/in-store coupon)
- Buy 2 Hillshire Farm smoked sausage, get FREE Classico pasta sauce and Skinner pasta 12 oz
- Buy Hormel Natural Choice lunchmeat, get FREE HEB white sandwich bread
- Buy 2 lbs Extra Large raw shrimp, get FREE Dr. Pepper 2 liter, Fresh Express salad, Hill Country Fare walnuts, R&F pasta 12 oz, and HEB Specialty Series Tapenade 10 oz

Let us know what other deals you find!

New Deals - CVS, Walgreens, Target (9/28-10/4)

Here are the deals I see this week...

CVS
-Covergirl Clean Make-up, $5.49 with $5.49 Extra Bucks (limit 1); use the $1 coupon from the 8/31 P&G to get it free plus overage
- Gillette Fusion razor, $9.99 with $5 Extra Bucks; use the $4 coupon from the 9/28 P&G to get it for $0.99
- Tide 24-32 loads, $4.99; use the $1 coupon in the 9/28 P&G
- Ozarka water 24 pk, $3.88
Don't miss the coupon for a $30 gift card with a transferred prescription. (At my CVS, they take these on new prescriptions, too!)

Walgreens
October Free after Rebate items:
- L'Oreal Cleanser, $6.99; use the $1 coupon from the 7/20 SmartSource or 8/3, 8/10, or 9/21 Red Plum for overage
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation, $7.49; use the $1 coupon from the 9/14 Red Plum for overage
Other deals this week:
- Oral-B CrossAction toothbrush, $4.49 with $4.49 Register Rewards; use the $0.75 coupon from the 9/28 P&G to get it free plus overage
- Puffs tissue, $0.89; use the $0.25 coupon from the 9/28 P&G
- Kellogg's Nutrigrain bars, Club crackers, Sandies cookies, and other Kellogg treats, 2/$5; get $2 Register Rewards when you buy 2; there is a $0.55 Sandies coupon in the 9/28 Red Plum
- Gillette Fusion razor, $8.99 with $4 Register Rewards; use the $4 coupon from the 9/28 P&G to get it for $0.99

Target
- 1-lb red, green, or black seedless grapes, $1.00; use this $1.00 coupon to get them FREE
- 1-lb 93% lean ground beef, $3.50
- Tropicana orange juice, $3.00; use this $0.50 coupon
- Progresso soups, $1.50; print a $1.10/3 coupon from my sidebar

Let me know what other deals you find!

Save a Little Here and a Little There

We've had a very busy week here. And when life gets busy, blogging has to get put on the back burner. Sorry I've been so absent lately.

Anyhow, I thought I'd pass along some coupons you might can use:

If you hurry, you can use this $5/$20 Walgreens coupon (ends today). Money Saving Mom lists a few deals you might be able to score.

Need some fall clothes for the kiddos, here's a 25% off coupon for Carter's. Or clothes for the whole family? Head to Old Navy where this weekend only, you'll get 20% off a $50 purchase, 30% off a $75 purchase, or 40% a $100 purchase (in store only).

If Hurricane Ike took some of your landscaping with him, you might want to print these Home Depot coupons for B1G1 50% off shrubs or B1G1 50% off bulbs. Or check out Spring Hill Nursery - they're having a sitewide 50% off sale. We ordered a couple of plants from them several months ago and have been really pleased.

If Hurricane Ike damaged more than just your fence and shrubs, Pottery Barn Kids is offering you 15% off any purchases to help refurnish your home: "Simply visit one of our Greater Houston Area Pottery Barn Kids stores and show your American Red Cross Voucher, completed insurance claim form, or other government issued documentation evidencing your loss. The discount will be applied to all in-store purchases and in-store catalog orders. The discount does not apply to tax and excludes gift cards. The discount is good for 12 months from date of documentation."

Have a good weekend!

New Grocery Deals: Kroger, Randall's, HEB (9/24 - 9/30)

Hi friends, I'm finally back for the Grocery Gathering! Randall's and HEB deals are listed below. I didn't list Kroger deals because everytime I try to get the ad online, it says one is not available for my store. I've tried several stores in and around Houston and can't get any to work. I didn't have a chance to go by the store today to see if they had one in store. Can anyone confirm if Kroger does have an ad this week in the Houston area? If I find one, I'll update this post with those deals.

Randall's
- Fresh catfish fillets, $3.99/lb
- Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, $1.88; you can print a $0.55 Cheerios coupon from here, or get $1.00 Cheerios coupons here or here; there was also a $1/3 GM cereals coupon in the 9/7 SmartSource
- Aquafina, Dasani, Ozarka, and Refreshe bottled water 24 pks, $3.33 (limit 6)
Saturday/Sunday Only deals:
- Lucerne large eggs, dozen, $0.98 (limit 1)
- Minute Maid orange juice, $2.00 (limit 2)
- Mini seedless watermelon, $1.99
And this is the first time I've seen this kind of deal: get a flu shot at the Randall's pharmacy and get a coupon for 10% off your next grocery purchase!

HEB
- New York Strip steaks, $3.99 (limit 2 pkgs w/$10 purchase)
- Fresh catfish fillets, $2.99/lb
- 1 lb Strawberries, $1.50
- Fresh asparagus, $1.97/lb
- Cucumbers, 2/$1.00
- Yellow onions, $0.68/lb
- Green bell peppers, 2/$1.00
- Limes, 6/$1.00
- HEB bottled water 24 pk, $2.99 (limit 2 w/$10 purchase)
- Buy Gorton's fish sticks, fillets, or tenders, get FREE Texas Toast
- Buy Nabisco Wheat Thins or Triscuits, get FREE Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Lunchmeat
- Buy Folgers coffee 31.5 oz, get FREE Nestle Coffee-mate Creamer
- Buy HEB Fully Cooked Chicken Breasts or Thighs Seasoned for Fajitas 26 oz and Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese 8 oz, get FREE HEB Traditional Lard Flour Tortillas 20 ct, HEB Sour Cream 8 oz, assorted varieties Fajita Skillet (while supplies last), HEB Soft Drink 2 L btl, Clemente Jacques Whole Jalapeño Peppers, and La Sierra Refried Beans