Written by Juli
on 15 May 2013
Links for You . . .
I’ve been getting quite a few emails lately from people wanting me to do a coupon class or new to couponing, who are confused and have a question. I thought it would be helpful for me to repost this, which I posted after my last coupon class. (Currently, I don’t have a coupon class planned.)
The links will help you get to some of the important information. Also, don’t forget that there is a Facebook page! We post additional offers over there, mostly Facebook only deals and ones we think will be gone very quickly. You can also ask questions over there. Sometimes another reader will beat me to answering it, if I’m not around. Plus, it’s just more interactive. You will even get to hear boring things like the fact that I just got braces yesterday. I know, exciting — don’t all run over to Facebook at at once! :)
Here are some links for you . . .
Arizona Republic Newspaper for $7/week — home delivery on Sundays & Wednesdays
Saving Star — future savings, “click away,” payout at $5+
Endorse & Ibotta — mobile apps that give you money back for certain items
Safeway JustforU – sign up and make sure to check “personalized deals”
Video explaining the shopping list function – Try it, you’ll like it! :)
Organizing coupons — list of categories, etc.
Store policies — print out the ones you shop at
Here are some other general links to help jog your memory.
And, someone asked me about how I save on meat (after the class). I just wait for sales or use Zaycon Foods for buying bulk meats, especially boneless, skinless chicken breasts. (They were recently $1.79/lb for 40 pounds.) You can sign up to receive an email the next time they’re in town with chicken. They are coming soon and now taking orders for bacon ($3.49/lb for 36 lbs).
If I missed something important or you have a question, just leave a comment below. Thanks! ~ Juli
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Written by Ruthanne
on 14 May 2013
Click the green plus signs to generate personalized shopping lists.
**Bashas’ has a Circle of Savings in this week’s ad. Buy any 8 participating items and save $4 instantly (Buy 8, Save $4 – mix and match). The first price assumes you buy in groups of 8. The second price is if you don’t. There are likely a lot more items included — just look for the special tags throughout the store. We will update the list when we go, so check back or feel free to leave a comment if you find a great deal. It doesn’t specify how many rewards you may redeem per transaction. (See regular deals w/ coupons below)
** Quaker Popped Rice Cakes 99¢ / $1.49
$0.55/1 Quaker Popped Rice Snacks or Chips 04/14/2013 RP Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: FREE / 49¢ (Buy 8, Save $4)
** Herdez Salsa 99¢ / $1.49
$0.55/1 Coupons.com (Use zip 85225 if not in yours – How?, worth $1)
Final price: As low as FREE / 49¢ (Buy 8, Save $4)
(It says “Dip” with Salsa and Dip pictured, and it says “any”, so it should work for a jar of salsa. I’ll test it in the morning and let you know!)
** Betty Crocker Frosting 99¢ / $1.49
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Ready to Spread Frosting, Supreme Brownie Mix, Dessert Bar Mix, Box Muffin Mix or Cookie Mix, 17.5 oz 03/24/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: 49¢ / 99¢ each when you buy 2 (Buy 8, Save $4)
** Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Pop Corn $1.99 / $2.49
$0.75/2 Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn 04/07/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/19/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: $1.49 / $1.99 each when you buy 2 (Buy 8, Save $4)
Smart Balance Buttery Spread $2.99
$1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads 05/12/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/26/2013)
$1/2 Smart Balance Buttery Spreads 04/14/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/29/2013)
$0.50/1 printable (register, worth $1, worth $1)
Final price: As low as $1.99
** Best Foods Mayo (22 – 30 oz) $2.99 / $3.49
$1/1 Best Foods, 22 oz+ 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/16/2013) (future)
Final price: $1.99 / $2.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
** Nestle Drumstick $2.49 / $2.99
$1/3 Nestle, bars, sandwiches, drumstick cones or push-up frozen snacks, 4 ct+ 04/28/2013 SS Insert (exp 07/08/2013)
Final price: $2.16 / $2.66 each when you buy 3 (Buy 8, Save $4)
** Bertolli Meals (select varieties, 24 oz) $5.99 / $6.49 (on website it says ‘Redeemable at Walmart’ but does NOT print on coupon – Manuf. Coupon)
$1/2 Coupons.com (Use zip 85225 if not in yours – How?)
Final price: $5.49 / $5.99 each when you buy 2 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Hunt’s or Rotel Diced Tomatoes 69¢ / $1.19 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**David’s Sunflower Seeds 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Hunt’s Manwich 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Hunt’s BBQ Sauce 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Golden’s Spicy Brown Mustard 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Stagg Chili 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Betty Crocker Cake Mix 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Arizona Country Kitchen Salad Dressing 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Food Club Mandarin Oranges 99¢ / $1.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Rosarita Refried Beans (30 oz) $1.38 / $1.88 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Langer’s Juice (64 oz) $1.49 / $1.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Gold Medal Flour (5 lb) $1.49 / $1.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Food Club Sugar (4 lb) $1.49 / $1.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Food Club Peanuts (14 – 16 oz) $1.49 / $1.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Donald Duck Orange Juice (59 oz) $1.99 / $2.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Food Club Butter (1 lb) $1.99 / $2.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Bashas’ Sour Cream (24 oz) $1.99 / $2.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Bashas’ Cottage Cheese (24 oz) $1.99 / $2.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Dove and Snickers Ice Cream Novelties (others may be included) $2.49 / $2.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Bashas’ Drinking Water (24 pack) $2.49 / $2.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Propel Water (6 pack bottles) $2.49 / $2.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Gatorade (6 pack bottles) $2.49 / $2.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Dreyer’s Ice Cream $2.49 / $2.99 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Bashas’ Homestyle Bread $2.99 / $3.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**PF Chang’s Home Menu Meals (22 oz) $6.99 / $7.49 (Buy 8, Save $4)
**Yuban or Maxwell House Coffee $7.99 / $8.49 ( Buy 8, Save $4)
Deals with Coupons Matched:
Palmolive Dish Detergent (14 oz) 99¢
$0.50/1 Palmolive, dish liquid, 14 oz+ 05/19/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/08/2013) (worth $1, future)
Final price: FREE
Chobani Greek Yogurt (6 oz) $1.00
$0.30/1 printable (worth 60¢, register)
Final price: 40¢
Colgate Toothpaste $1.50
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4oz+ 05/12/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/25/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: 50¢
Keebler Cookies and Famous Amos Chocolate Chip Cookies $1.99
$0.50/2 Keebler Cookies, 6.6 oz+ 05/12/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2013) (worth $1)
$0.50/1 Keebler Chips Deluxe Triple Chocolate Chips Cookies 05/12/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2013) (if included, worth $1)
Final price: As low as 99¢
Yoplait Go-Gurt, Trix, Pro-Force, or Greek Yogurt $2.00
$0.50/2 Yoplait Greek Yogurt 03/24/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
$0.75/2 Yoplait Go-Gurt, Kids Cups, Trix Multipack, Pro-Force or Baby 05/05/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/29/2013) (worth $1)
$0.50/1 Yoplait Greek Yogurt, 4 pk or Greek Yogurt w/Granola, 2 pk 05/05/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/29/2013) (worth $1)
$0.60/2 printable (Greek, worth $1)
Final price: As low as $1.00
Quaker Soft Baked or Granola Cookies $2.00
$0.75/1 Quaker Cookies 04/14/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
$0.75/1 Quaker Big Chewy or Chewy Yogurt Granola Bars or Soft Baked Bars 04/14/2013 RP Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: $1.00
Ball Park Meat Franks (16 oz) $1.88
$0.75/2 Ball Park Franks 05/05/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/02/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: $1.38 each when you buy 2
Mom’s Best Naturals Cereals $1.99
$1.50/3 printable (register)
Final price: $1.49 each when you buy 3
Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals Juice $2.00
$1/2 printable (register)
Final price: $1.50 each when you buy 2
General Mills Cheerios, Fiber One or Nature Valley Granola Bars $2.99 (possible FREE milk… see below!)
$1/3 General Mills Big G Cereals 05/05/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/15/2013)
$1/3 General Mills Big G Cereals 04/21/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/01/2013)
$0.50/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or Brownies, Protein Chewy Bars 05/05/2013 SS Insert (exp 06/29/2013) (worth $1)
$0.60/1 printable (worth $1)
$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, 5 ct+, Granola Thins, Fiber One Chewy Bars, Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars, or Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies 03/24/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
$0.50/1 Fiber One Protein Chewy Bars 03/24/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (if protein included, worth $1)
$0.50/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars, 5 ct+, Granola Thins, Fiber One Chewy Bars, Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars, or Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies 03/24/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/18/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: As low as $1.99
(***Get ONE Gallon of Bashas’ milk FREE with purchase of 3 participating General Mills products in a single transaction. Limit 2 FREE gallons. Don’t forget to put in your cart during your transaction!)
Land O’Frost Premium Meats (1 lb) $3.99
$0.55/1 Land O’Frost Bistro Favorites, Premium, DeliShaved, or Canadian Bacon 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/19/2013) (worth $1)
Final price: $2.99
Nestea Iced Tea 12 Pack (12-pack) $3.99
$1/1 Nestea Iced Tea .5 Liter 12 Pack, any flavor 05/05/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/16/2013)
Final price: $2.99
Schar Gluten Free Bread (select varieties) $3.99
$1/1 Facebook
Final price: $2.99
Wisk or All Laundry Detergent or Snuggle Fabric Softener $4.99
$1/1 Wisk Detergent, 45 oz+ or 24 loads+ 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2013)
$1/1 Facebook (Wisk)
$1/1 ALL Detergent, liquid, powder or mighty pacs 05/05/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/16/2013)
$1/1 Facebook (All)
$0.50/1 Snuggle Fabric Softener, liquid or dryer sheets 05/19/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/30/2013) (worth $1)
$0.50/1 Coupons.com (Snuggle, Use zip 85225 if not in yours – How?, worth $1)
This coupon says “Redeemable at Walmart” without a logo, so Bashas’ may or may not accept. I would question it simply because it doesn’t say “ONLY redeemable at Walmart… the price may not be worth the hassle)
Final price: $3.99
Sparkle Paper Towels and Angel Soft BathTissue (6 pk towels, 12 pk rolls) $5.99
$1/1 Sparkle, 6 pk roll 05/05/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/15/2013)
$1/2 Angel Soft, double roll+, 4 pk 05/05/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/05/2013)
$0.45/1 Angel Soft, double roll+, 4 pk 05/05/2013 RP Insert (exp 06/05/2013) (worth 90¢)
$0.25/1 printable (Any Angel Soft, worth 50¢)
$0.55/1 Facebook (Angel Soft 4 pk+ double roll, worth $1)
Final price: As low as $4.99
Graduation Themed Sheet Cakes
In Ad coupon worth $3, $5, $7 off graduation themed sheet cakes – see ad or store for details
Final price: Varies
Deals without Coupons:
Yellow Onions 50¢ / lb
Green Bell Peppers 50¢
Small Hass Avocados 50¢
Food Club Canned Vegetables or Tomatoes 69¢
Food Club Condensed Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup 69¢
Russet Baking Potatoes (5 lb bag) 77¢ (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Mangos 77¢
Powerade (32 oz) 79¢
Bashas’ Large Eggs (1 dozen) 88¢ (limit 2, Fri, Sat. Sun only)
Crystal Geyser Water (1 gallon) 89¢
Food Club Ketchup or Mustard 99¢
Ajax or Fabuloso All Purpose Cleaner 99¢
Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides 99¢
Red or Green Leaf Lettuce 99¢
Broccoli Bunches or Cauliflower 99¢ / lb
Red Seedless Grapes 99¢ / lb (limit 4 lbs)
Bashas’ Chicken (drumstick, thighs, leg quarters) 99¢ / lb (limit 4)
Tomatoes on the Vine 99¢ / lb
Zucchini 99¢ / lb
Xing Tea $1.00
Red or Gold Bell Peppers $1.00
Russet Baking Potatoes (5 lb bag) $1.50 ((77¢ on Fri, Sat, Sun))
Assorted Pork Chops (value pack) $1.57 / lb (limit 2)
Borden Singles $1.88
Organic Tomatoes on the Vine $1.99 / lb
Center Cut Pork Chops $1.99 / lb
Fritos, Cheetos or Doritos (Buy 2, Get One Free) $1.99 (must buy 3 in single transaction, otherwise $2.99 each)
Food Club Plates, Cups or Napkins (select varieties) $1.99
Pork Loin Country Style Ribs $2.49 / lb
Dole Salad Blends or Kits $2.50
Fresh Ground Sirloin (value pack) $2.87 / lb (limit 2)
Petite Sirloin Steak (value pack) $2.97 / lb (limit 2)
Stella Cheese Cups (parmesan, romano, 3 cheese, or shaved parmesan) $2.99
Pepsi Products (select varieties, 12 pack cans, 6 pack 24 oz, or 8 pack 12 oz) $3.33 (must buy 3 in single transaction for this price)
Talenti Gelato or Sorbet $3.50
Top Care Feminine Napkins (50% Off) Varies
T-Bone Steak (value pack) $4.87 / lb (limit 2, Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Extra Large 16″ Pizza – in Bakery (additional toppings $1 each) $6.99 (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
Budweiser, Coors, Miller or Dos Equis (select varieties, 24 pack, 12 oz bottles, Dos Equis 18 pack, 12 oz bottles. Budweiser also in cans) $15.99 (Fri, Sat, Sun only)
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Current Deals Listed Last Week:
Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles 99¢ (thru 6/23/13)
$0.50/1 Maruchan Bowl or Yakisoba 02/10/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/31/2013) (worth 99¢)
$0.50/1 Maruchan or Yakisoba, bowls 05/19/2013 SS Insert (exp 07/15/2013) (worth 99¢, future) NEW
Final price: FREE
Weber Marinade 69¢ (thru 9/08/13)
$1/1 Weber Seasoning Bottle, BBQ Sauce, or (2) Marinade 03/24/2013 RP Insert (exp 05/31/2013)
Final price: 38¢ each when you buy 2
Barilla Microwaveable Meals $2.00 (thru 6/02/13)
$1/1 Barilla Microwaveable Meal 03/03/2013 SS Insert (exp 05/25/2013)
$1/1 printable
$1/1 Facebook
Final price: $1.00
Minute Rice Ready to Serve (2- 4.4 oz cups) $2.19 (thru 6/23/13)
$0.50/1 Minute Rice, Ready to Serve 03/03/2013 RP Insert (exp 05/25/2013) (worth $1)
$0.50/1 printable (worth $1)
Final price: $1.19
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+ Bashas’ doubles coupons.
+ Get 5¢ off for each reusable bag you bring in and is used.
+ Confused? Abbreviations & Bashas’ Store policies
+ Multiple manufacturers’ coupons are listed, but you can only use one for each product purchased
+ All listed coupons with dates come from Sunday newspaper inserts.
+ Get the coupons in the Arizona Republic for $7 per month ($1.62 a week) HERE! (Wed. & Sun. delivery)
+ They do not double coupons that say “Do not double.”
The databases I use do not state which ones those are.
Keep that in mind when you’re deciding if you want to pay the listed price.
I’m assuming your store will double all manufacturer’s coupons. If you find one, please
leave a comment and I’ll put a note on the list.
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Written by Juli
on 19 April 2013
3 Years!
THANK YOU!
It just hit me . . . April 20, 2010 is the official date I emailed my friends and family and told them I would be putting deals online so that they could see them. That was three years ago!
Mostly, I didn't want them to miss out on the great deals I was continually finding. I also wanted to stop emailing or calling them every time I found something. I knew it would be hard for them to tell me, "Stop! I'm sick of these!" A website sounded perfect. I didn't need to know who was coming, but I put a counter on it since I needed to know a few people were using it. The counter is still there and it tells me you're coming!
Short and sweet . . .
Thanks for being here. I appreciate you all, but especially those of you who have been willing to tell others (even me!) how Bargain Believer helps you. Spreading the word and giving Bargain Believer your seal of approval and trust is the greatest gift you can give me! Thank you!!
Long trip down memory lane, for those with more time and curiosity . . . :)
I chose a name that described me and I thought was catchy. We found a hosting company and set up a basic website. (Okay, okay, that was all my husband.)
I hoped to, someday, figure out how to make enough money to pay my hosting fees so that I wouldn't be losing money. My husband and I both decided it wasn't that significant of a loss and it was worth it to help people, so we weren't really worried. (Little did we both know that the time we would invest was much more of a sacrifice than the money was!) Our plan was for it to be my hobby and a fun way for me to help people. Oops — that vision got a little expanded! :)
I learned a lot technical "stuff" (still am!) and kept pressing on. I filled in some basic information on the website — how to get started, what things meant, etc. By mid March, I was ready to send an email to family and friends and do my first post, but I wanted to return from vacation first.
We went to my sister's in Long Beach, California. The plan was to stay a couple days and then leave my three kids with her while my husband and I went to the San Diego area to celebrate our 15th anniversary, then come back for a few days. Well, phase one happened. We spent a couple days in Long Beach and then headed to San Diego for our first evening's plans . . . a hot air balloon . . . crash. :( The emergency, high impact landing shattered my mid-foot (thankfully that was all!). After an emergency room visit and some good pain meds, we headed back to Long Beach. A few days later, I braved the drive home with my foot up the whole way since it would swell terribly the minute I put it down. After the swelling went down enough, I was able to have screws & plates put in to fix me up. (I sure wish my foot was the "old foot" today, but I'll settle for being alive!)
Anyway, I had to recover some and also had to plan and execute a 10th birthday party for my son — from a reclined position. But, exactly one week after his birthday, I was bored from all the sitting and ready to start. That first email went out to my family and friends with a link, telling them they could share it, if they'd like to. I don't even remember what all I posted about, but it was much less official than it is today. I would post a deal here and there and tell people to go find their coupon somewhere, hoping they had it and could find it. The "extra" time I had, due to the swelling that wouldn't allow me to walk, was a blessing in disguise. I had time that I couldn't do much else, to figure out what I was doing!
The rest, as they say, is history. I've discovered that I can use affiliate links to send you places I would anyway (mainly coupon links). I also put Google ads on the site. When you use my links (only some), they generate an income for me. I love that I don't have to charge you, but I can still make enough money to make this all work.
The little hobby I started from my recliner has turned into a small business. Honestly, I don't really like the business aspect to all this but, I'm also thankful for it. I can continue what I started, with help, and don't lose money! I wouldn't have been able to continue without those little payments adding up. I am able to pay some great gals to help me out. Without them, I know Bargain Believer wouldn't be the same website. I just don't have the time it takes to bring you all the thorough information myself.
So . . . .
To my family and friends who got that first email . . . you are especially appreciated. And, to my new friends I've found along the way . . . thank you, too! It's been a blessing to be on this side of the computer! Thanks friends, of friends, of friends, of friends, of friends — I now consider you all my friends. Thanks for being here and trusting us to bring you great deals! Happy three years to some of you! It's been an amazing three years for me! ~ Juli
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Written by Juli
on 08 March 2013
First of all, WELCOME! I'm glad you're here and hope you find ways to save for your family! (Actually, I KNOW you will!) :) I focus on Arizona, though some deals are national.
If you're close enough to make the drive to Chandler or Tempe, check out the free upcoming coupon classes. If you can't make them, don't worry. We try to make things simple and you can always as questions!
If you're active on Facebook, make sure you've "liked" Bargain Believer. All updates are there right away and you have a better chance of seeing things before they disappear. Plus, we post extra things over there sometimes, especially deals that are Facebook only deals.
I'm not a Twitter user, but the feeds automatically go there, so if you use Twitter, you can also follow there. (No extras there, but all the updates on the website will be there.)
Or, you can get email updates or see posts in your RSS feed.
Also, if you're new or just never discovered the shopping list function, check it out. You can make your own shopping lists, from the website. (Sorry, can't use it on mobile devices unless you have the newest iPad.) You can customize it in many ways. I use it myself and love it!
I made a video explaining how to use the new shopping list. Among a few other things, it is now sorted by category!!
Or . . . if you prefer to learn on your own, it shouldn't be that hard. Just click a green plus sign, from a shopping list on the website. It's fairly intuitive and you won't have to listen to my ten minutes of babbling. :)
If you prefer to read a little bit about it, there are more details about the improvements HERE.
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