Frances | July 30, 2010

Have you seen the new Kellogg’s Eggo Real Fruit Pizzas? These new products are starting to show up in grocery stores, remember the Publix deal we did a couple weeks ago (click here).

When we were first approached to test fruit pizzas we were not really sure we would like them. Kellogg’s gave us the chance to try out the brand-new Eggo Real Fruit Pizzas, which include real fruit, yogurt and crunchy granola for breakfast. The pizzas came in a packed in a box with dry ice and delivered to our door by UPS. We have to say these are really easy to warm up and delicious. You can take them from the freezer to the microwave (includes a tray) to the table in no time. The Kellogg’s Eggo Real Fruit Pizzas were a hit with our family. We received the Strawberry Granola, the Mixed Berry Granola is next on our list to try.

Click this link if you want more information about the new Kellogg’s Eggo Real Fruit Pizzas

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Frances | July 30, 2010

This comment came from a reader this morning. We find this reader’s comments very inspiring and thought we would share.

I just wanted to let you know what a blessing your site is to me and let you know how I was able to pass the blessing along. I started couponing, seriously in January. I have 2 daughters and a foster son all in college. We are also planning and paying for my oldest daughters wedding, which is in Oct, so needless to say money is tight, even though my husband and I both work. I have been able to stock my pantry and cabinets with enough food and household items to last us several months, even if I don’t buy another thing!

Recently my church started collecting items to send to our Youth Pastor, who is currently serving with the Army National Guard in Afghanistan. He will then distribute these items to his unit, which consist of 120 men and women. I was able to take a huge shopping bag full of items to the collection site without spending a fortune! I took toothpaste, body wash, razors, deodorant, granola bars, instant oatmeal, coffee, and several other hygiene and food items, most of which I got for free or almost free! Without using my coupon stash, I would not have been able to afford to take even a fraction of these items. It was such a blessing to me to be able to take all of these items to send to our much deserving troops and I wanted to thank you for making it all possible!

Thanks and happy couponing!

While Frugal Fairhope is a great place to find great deals (in our humble opinion) our goal is not that. Our goal is to create a community of caring and Happies! This reader took it farther than just the local community but this reader’s Happy reached to Afghanistan.

How far has your Happy reached?

For those of you who are new to Frugal Fairhope and don’t have a clue what a  “Happy” could be, keep reading.

If you get anything out of Frugal Fairhope we hope that it is not just to get the best deals but to give back to your community. The smallest thing could mean a lot to one person.

“You Can’t Help Everyone Everywhere, But You Can Help Someone Somewhere”. ~Felipe, Biggest Looser

This statement sums up the entire purpose of why we started Frugal Fairhope.

We want to help as many people as we can.

“Rough economic times” or not we are here to make an impact on someone’s life.

Post by post, coupon by coupon, freebie by freebie…saving that $.50 to getting a smile on your face or when you open the mailbox and find something there besides bills. A “Happy” (gift) as my 99 year old great grandmother Mamo use to put it. She loved getting a “Happy”. She was such a caring person that she wanted to re-gift the “Happy” and give it back to the original person or to someone new. It was almost like she wanted to share the happiness with everyone.

Frugal Fairhope is our “Happy” to you and we hope that you will share it and other Happies with everyone you meet.

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Frances | July 30, 2010

We thought it might help if we start putting together the deals for school supplies in one post and update it as needed. We would like your thoughts if you think this is helpful or have any other ideas please let us know. We also thought this would be a great list to print (see the green icon at the bottom of this post) and take to your local Walmart store for comparison. Of course, Walmart will not price match to the Frugal Fairhope list or to CVS deals (cards) but if you take the Walgreen’s circular for that week they will price match. Click here to find the Walmart coupon policy.

Here are the deals we could find for school supplies at CVS, Walgreen’s, OfficeMax, Target, Walmart, Publix Staples, Greer’s, Office Depot, Toys R Us and Dollar General. We will add other stores as the ads become available and mark them with “NEW” so you will know what we have added.

We have added School Supply printable coupons at the bottom of this post. We always shoot for Frugal Fairhope Being Your One Stop Shop!

Don’t forget that August 6th-8th is the Alabama Sales Tax Holiday on all school supplies, click here for more information.

Target 7/25-7/31 Deals NEW

• Elmers Glue Sticks 6pk $1
• Mead Composition Notebooks $1
• Mead 1 Subject Notebook $1
• Mead Folder $1
• USA Gold Pencils 12pk $1
• Rectractable Eraser $1
• Texas Intruments 30XIIS $9
• Embark Insulated Lunch Kit Backpack with Multiple Pockets $9
• Construction Paper 96 Sheets $.88
• Crayola Color Pencils 12ct $.88
• Character 1 Subject Notebooks $1.50
• Sharpie Highlighters 10ct $3.50 -$1/2 Target’s Printable Grocery Coupons
• Bic Shimmer Mechanical Pencils 25ct $3.50 -Use $1/2 Target’s Printable Grocery Coupons
• Binder “Bundle” 1.5″ Binder, Zipper Pocket, & Ruler $2.50

Walmart Deals

• Post-It Notes 90 sheets $1
• BIC Mechanical Pencils 6pk $1
• Paper Mate Recycled Pens 10ct $1
• Magic Tape 300″ $1
• Georgia-Pacific Copy Paper $2.50
• Avery 5 Tab Style Edge Dividers $2.50
• Composition Notebook $.25
• Notebook 1 Subject $2.50
• Pencil Pouch or Cluch $2.50
• Composition Notebook $2.50
• Folders 3pk $2.50
• Sharpie Fine Point Markers 2pk $1

Toys R Us 7/25-7/31 Deals NEW

• Crayola Crayons B1G2
• Ticonderoga Pencils B1G1 50% $2.49-$2.99
• Hello Kitty & Fashion Stationery & Notebooks B1G1 50% $.99-$2.99
• All Mead B1G1 50% $1.29-$12.99
• Elmer’s Glue B1G1 50% $.99-$1.49
• Fiskars B1G1 50% $1.99-$2.99
• Melissa & Doug Art Supplies B1G1 50%

Dollar General

• Dollar General Savings Zone – Get member only perks, specials, and more! Click Here
• Bic Cristal Pens 8pk $1/2
• 3M Post-It Notes 200 ct $1/2 $3.50 printable
• Dollar General Index Cards 100ct $1/2
• 1 Subject 70 sheet Notebook Wide or College Rule $1/2
• Dollar General Office Yellow Pencils 10ct $1/2
• Westcott Kids Scissors $1/2
• Raymond Geddes Crayons 24pk
• Composition Notebook $1
• Elmer’s School Glue $1
• 5×7 Fashion Notebook $1
• Dollar General Calculator $1
• Activity Box $1
• Filler Paper Wide or College Rule 12ct $1
• Dollar General Zipper Binder Pouch $1
• Liquor-Mark Colored Pencils 12ct $1
• 3M Post-It Die Cut Notes 150 ct or Flags 50ct $1 $3.50 printable
• 2 Pocket Portfolio or 2 Pocket with Prong $1/3
• Backpacks $8

OfficeMax 7/25-7/31 Deals Click here for the great deals on Back to School items at OfficeMax

• Go Back Smarter! Buy 2 Get 1 on Select School Supplies at OfficeDepot.com! Get Your Shopping Done Early.
• InPlace heavy Duty Reference Binders 1″ $6.49 Get it Free with 100% Back in Rewards
• OfficeMax Filler paper $1.99 Get it Free with 100% Back in Rewards
• OfficeMax Folder 2pk $8.99 Get it Free with 100% Back in Rewards
• InPlace Manila File Folders 50ct $8.99 Get it Free with 100% Back in Rewards
• Schoolio 2 Pocket Folders $.01 (limit 6)
• Schooli Crayons 24″ $.05 (limit 3)
• Schooli Protractor $.05 (limit 3)
• Schooli Washable Fine and Broad Line Markers 8pk $.25 (limit 3)
• Paper Mate Pencils 10ct $.15 (limit 3)
• Schooli Composition Books 100ct $.50 (limit 3)
• Schooli Ruler $.50
• Just Basics Cap Erasers $.50
• Helix Protractor and Compass Set $1
• Pentel Wow Retractable Ball Pens 5pk $2
• Sharpie Permanete Markers 5pk B1G1
• Bic Pens Pencils Highlighters White Out B1G1
• Get $10 Finishline WYB 2 Bic products
• Elmers, Avery, or OfficeMax Glue Sticks $3/2
• Wescott 5″ Blunt or Pointed Scissors $4/2
• Post-It Notes Flags $5/2 -Use printable

Office Depot 7/25 – 7/31 Deals NEW

• Order on line and Enjoy $30 off purchases of $150 or more at OfficeDepot.com. Excludes Technology
• Free Delivery on Orders Over $50 in Select Areas
• Office Depot Acrylic Ruler $.05
• Office Depot Eraser Caps 12pk $.10 (limit 3)
• HP Office Paper $6.49 -$5.54 Rebate = $.95
• Office Depot Wirebound Notebooks $.50
• 6 Pack Notebooks $.50
• Office Depot Acrylic Ruler $.05 (limit 3)
• Office Depot Eraser Caps 12pk $.10 (limit 3)
• HP Office Paper $6.49 -$5.54 MIS = $.95
• Free 9×6 Notebook WYB 2 Five Start Notebooks
• Foray Magnetic Dry Erase Board $3.99
• Mini Stapler & Remover $3/2

MIS = Mail In Savings from Office Depot, Inc Rewards Card

Publix 7/21 – 8/3 Deals

• BIC Mechanical Pencils 10p $1 limit 2) -$1/2 Target’s Printable Coupon
• Fiskar Scissors For Kids, Blunt Tip 4+ or Point Tip 5+ 1 ct B1G1 $2.49
• Master Lock Combination Lock B1G1 $4.99
• Assorted Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Point 8ct B1G1 $6.99 -Use $1 Walgreen’s July Coupon Book
• Sharpie Accent Highlighter Smart Guard 4ct B1G1 $2.99
• Crayola Washable Markers 8ct B1G1 $3.69
• Crayola Crayons 24ct $.34 (limit 2)
• Paper Mate Ball Point Pen 10ct $.50
• Arizona BackPacks or Sling Bag 25% off
• Krazy Glue B1G1 $2.79
• Elmer’s Glue Stick 3ct $1.50
• Elmer’s School Glue 4oz $.34
• Pilot Pens or Erasable Highlighter 1 or 2ct 50% off Use the Walgreen’s July Coupon Book coupon & $1 printable
  
• Top Flight Standard s Subject Notebooks 1ct $.34
• Dixon Wood Pencils 10ct $.34
• Paper Mate Flexgrip Elite Pens 2ct $.50 (limit 3)

Staples 7/25-7/31 Deals (some of these deals are only good until 7/28) NEW

• FREE BACK PACKS!!! by Rebate
• Staples Paper $.01 after Easy Saver Rebate
• Bic Round Stick Ballpoint Pens Black 8pk $.01 (limit 2)
• Really Useful Box .14 litter $.25 (limit 2)
• Staples Hype Pen Style Highlighters 6pk $.25
• Zebra Sarasa Retractable Gel Pens Medium Black $4.99 -$4.79 Easy Rebate = $.25 (limit 1)
• Scotch Shipping Tape with Dispenser $1 with coupon (limit 2)
• Tricondegra Pencils 12pk $1 with coupon (limit 2)
• Staples Jumbo Glue Sticks 2pk $2 with coupon (limit 2)
• Double Sided Dry Erase Board and Calendar $2 with coupon (limit 2)
• Scotch Magic Tape 3pk $1 with coupon (limit 2)
• School Tool Kit $4 with coupon (limit 2)
• Westcott 8″ Economy Scissors $4 with coupon (limit 2)
• Pentel WOW Retractable Ballpoint Pens 18pk $4 with coupon (limit 2)
• Avery Binders B2G1
• Staples Acce 1 Subject Notebook 100 Sheets Wide Rule $1.49
• Staples Spine Guard 1 Subject Poly Notebook 100 Sheets $2.99

Don’t forget that some Staples stores will take the $10 off $25 Office Depot coupon. Daphne Staples store has take this coupon several times for us.

CVS 7/25 -7/31 Deals

• Paper Mate Pens 10pk $.99 Get $.99 ECBs (3 day sale)
• Pencil Sharper and Double Blade $.99 Get $.99 ECBs (3 day sale)
• 5 Star Notebooks & Binders Get $5 ECBs WYB $15
• Fashion Notebooks 75-96 sheets B1G1
• Bic Mark-It Markers 12ct, Ultimates 18ct or Triumph Pen 2ct B1G1
• Mead Index Cards or Envelopes B1G1 $1.99+
• Georgia Pacific Copy & Print Paper B1B1 $6.89
• Caliber Tape B1G1
• Bic Mechanical Pencils 10-18ct B1G1
• Alantis Belocity Pens 4pk B1G1
• Pilot G2 B1G1
• EasyTouch 2-5pk B1G1
• Frixon Erasable 2pk B1G1
• Precise V5 V7 Pen 2-3pk B1G1
• Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 30ct Highlighters 6ct B1G1
• Expo Dry Erase Markers  4ct B1G1
• Caliber Notebooks $1/3
• Paper Mate WriteBros Pens 10pk $1/2
• Crayola Crayons 24ct B1G1 $2.49
• Elmer’s School Glue Sticks or Krazy Glue 1-2ct B1G1

Walgreen’s 7/25 – 7/31 Deals

• Pocket Folders $.09
• Paper Mate Mechanical Pencil $.99
• Back Packs B1G1
• Subject Notebooks $.99
• Flexible ruler $.39
• Protractor $.39
• Poly Pencil $.39
• Index Card Case $.39
• 2 Pocket Poly Portfolio $.39
• Filler Paper(130 sheets) $.59
• Composition Book $.69
• Crayola Colored Pencils .$99
• Elmer’s Glue $.59
• Crayons $.39
• Crayola Poster Board $.39
• Memo or Mini Composition Books $.19
• Paper Mate Pens or Sharpie Markers $.69  -$1 Walgreen’s July Coupon Book
• Carry All Pouch $.59
• Scotch Mailer $.39
• 3M Scotch Magic Tape B1G1 $1.99

Rite Aid 7/25-7/31 Deals NEW

• Mead Notebook 1 subject 70 sheets $.29
• B1G2 Mead Composition Book 100 sheets
• $4 SCR #105 WYB $25 Mead products
• $2 SCR #105 WYB $15 Mead  products
• Glue Stick or Glue 2oz White Glue 20oz $.29
• $1 SCR #125 WYB 3 Rite Aid School Glue 8 oz or Glue Sticks 2pk
• Backpacks and Lunch Coolers 50% Off Retail -Get a $2 +Up Reward
• Pencil 10ct $.29
• Harvard Square 12″ Plastic or Wood Ruler $.29
• Crayons 24ct $.29
• Erasers 2ct $.29
• Pencil Case Poly or Paper Portfolio $.29

Rite Aid Other Back to School SCR NEW

• $2 SCR #9 WYB 2 Xerox Copy Paper
• $2 SCR #103 WYB 2 KIWI Sport Shoe Cleaners
• $1 SCR #106 WYB Avery Durable View Binder
• $1 SCR #107 WYB 3 Elmers Glue
• $1 SCR #108 WYB 3 Easy Touch Retractable Pens
• $2 SCR #109 WYB 2 Master Lock
• $5 SCR #111 WYB 2 X-Acto Red Line Value Pack Stapler
• $2 SCR #112 WYB 2 Pilot Pens
• $2 SCR #113 WYB 3 G2 Retractable Gel Pens 2pk
• $25 SCR #114 WYB 2 Crayola products
• $1 SCR #116 WYB 2 BIC Triumph Gel 2pk or Roller Pens 1pk
• $1 SCR #117 WYB BIC White Out
• $1 SCR #118 WYB Westcott Scissors
• $3 SCR #119 WYB 2 Westcott Scissors
• $2 SCR #121 WYB 3 Pentel Wow Ball Point Pens 4pk
• $1 SCR #122 WYB 3 Pentel Pencils or Refils
• $2 SCR #123 WYB 3 Sharpies Assorted Color 3pk
• $2 SCR #126 WYB Scotch Magic Tape 2pk & Donut Dispenser
• $5 SCR #136 WYB X0Acto Mighty Might Pencil Sharpener
• $3 SCR #129 WYB 2 Rite Aid Tape
• $3 SCR #130 Paper Pro Nano Stapler
• $3 SCR #131 Paper Pro Compact Stapler
• $1 SCR #145 WYB 3 Home Office/Back to School Supplies

CVS 8/1-8/7 Deals

• Crayola B1G1 50% $1.99+
• Scotch Tape B1G1 $1.99+
• Avery Durable Vinyl Binders B1G1 $50%
• Caliber Stationery B1G1 50%
• Backpacks or Lunch Carriers 25% off
• Bic SoftFeel, Triumph or Velocity Pens 2-5ct $5/2
• Sharpie Permanent Markers 2-3ct Twin Tip 1ct or Accent Highlighters 4ct $3/2

Walgreen’s 8/1-8/7 Deals

• Crayola Crayons 24pk $1 Get $1 RRs
• Crayola Washable Markers 8 pk or 20 super tip $3 Free after Mail in Rebate (prints after transaction)
• Paper Mate Color Highlighters $.19
• Penway Pencils 10ct $.09
• Penway 1 Subject Notebook $.29
• Corner Office Index Cards $.29
• Notebook 60-70 sheet $.29
• School Box $.59
• Paper Clips $.29
• Cap & Pink Erasers $.29
• Fiskars Scissors $.79
• Sharpie Marker $1/2
• Scotch Mailer $.59
• Yellow Legal Pad $1/3
• Pocket Folder with Prongs $1/6

Staples 8/1-8/7 Deals NEW

• Avery 1″ Binder $1.50 WYB 4
• Avery 1″ Durable View Binder $2 WYB 4
• Avery Insertable 5 tab Dividers $.59 (limit 3)
• Avery Economy 1″ Binder $.59 (limit 3)
• Staples Clips $1 (limit 2)
• Avery Glue Sticks 3pk $1 (limit 2)
• Pentel Ballpoint Pens 5pk $1 (limit 2)
• Staples Dry Erase Board Eraser $1 (limit 2)
• Bic Great Erase Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip 4pk $1 (limit 2)
• Stretch Pencil Box $1 (limit 2)
• Bick Wite Out Quick Dry 2pk $1 (limit 2)
• Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Pens 3pk $2 (limit 2)
• Pentel E.Sharp Mechanical Pencils 3pk $2 (limit 2)
• Avery Note Pads $2 (limit 2)
• Staples Adjustable Dividers 5p $2 (limit 2)
• Pentel EnerGel Delux Gel Retractable Pens 3pk $2 (limit 2)
• Pilot FriXion Erasable Highlighters 3pk $2 (limit 2)
• Expo Dry Erase Board Cleaner $2 (limit 2)
• Mini Pencil Pouches $2 (limit 2)
• Box 1.6 Liter Clear $2 (limit 2)
• Staples Tape 3pk $2 (limit 2)
• Quartet Dry Erase Board $2 (limit 2)
• Envelopes 125pk $2 (limit 2)
• Staples Construction Paper 200 sheet $2 (limit 2)
• Fashion 1 subject Notebooks and Composition Books $1.99
• Eco-easy Notebooks and Composition Books $1.99
• RoseArt Washable Markers $5/2
• Staedtler 6″ 180 Protractor $1
• Metal Pencil/Crayon Sharpener $2
• 10 Piece Math Set $2
• Staedtler 8 Piece Geometry Set $5
• Book Sox Stretchable Book Covers $2.99-$4.99

Office Depot 8/1-8/7 NEW

• Order on line and Enjoy $30 off purchases of $150 or more at OfficeDepot.com. Excludes Technology
• Free Delivery on Orders Over $50 in Select Areas
• Free Backpack WYB $10 (limit 2)
• Protractor $.05 (limit $3)
• 2 Pocket Portfolios $.25 (limit 5)
• Ballpoint Stick Pens 10pk $.25 (limit 3)
• Fashion Notebooks Composition Books Binders & Portfolios $.99
• Color Pencils Paper Mate Expressions Mini Pens and Erasers $1
• Sharpie Paper Mate Expression and Paper Mate EraseMate $2
• Wood Pencils 12pk $.99
• Scholastic Standard Crayons 24pk $.69
• Notebook Filler Paper 150pk $1
• Space Saver Pencil Case $.99
• Wilson Jones 1″ Poly Binder $1.49
• Sharpie Accent Generation Highlighters 5pk $1.99
• Wood Metal Edge Rulers $.50 (limit 3)
• Oxford Index Cards 100pk $1.29
• Erasers 3pk $.79
• Scholastic Glue Sticks 4pk $.99
• Scholastic 5″ Kid Scissors 2pk $.99
• Office Depot Multipurpose Paper $1 (limit 2, 8/1 only)

CVS 8/8-8/14 NEW

• Get $5 ECBs WYB $15 Five Star Notebooks or Binders (expires 8/28)
• Portfolio 2 Pocket $1/8
• Bic or Pilot Mark-It 12ct or G2 Pens 2-5pk B1G1
• Paper Mate or Caliber Pens 10pk Mechanical Pencils 5ct & 24ct $1/2
• Elmers Glue 4oz $.99
• Scotch Gem $3/2
• Paper Mate or Expo Mechanical Pencils $2.99
• Bic Wite Out $3/2

Walgreen’s 8/8-8/14 Deals NEW

• Penway Folder 2 pocket $.09
• Elmers Glue Stick 2pk $.09
• Sinful Nail Polish $.99
• Crayola Crayons 24pk $1 Get $1 RRs
• Crayola Washable Markers $3 Get $3 RRs
• Pencil Pen or Lead $1.99
• Academic 1-5 Subject B1G1
• Expo Dry Erase Markers $3.99
• Corner Office Dividers $.99
• Corner Office 3 Ring Binder $.99
• Pouch or Construction Paper $1.49
• Sharpie Marker $1/2 (limit 4 with store coupon)
• School Box $.59 (limit 3 with store coupon)
• Penway Cap Erasers & paper clips $.29 (limit 6 with store coupon)
• Scotch Mailer $.59 (limit 3 with store coupon)
• Filler Paper 280 sheets $1.29
• Elmers’s Glue $.99
• Penway Ruler Hightlighter Jumbo Crayons $.19 (limit 6 with store coupon)
• Corner Office Legal Pad $1/3 (limit 3 with store coupon)
• 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs (limit 12 with store coupon)
• Fiskar Scissors $.79 (limit 3 with store coupon)

Here is another offer for school supplies: Get a $20 Claim Code with $100 purchase of eligible supplies Click here for all eligible School Supplies

School Supply Printable Coupons

• Mead Bonus Program NEW
• Sharpie Highlighters printable
• Post-It printable
• Target’s Printable Coupon
• July Walgreen’s Coupon Book coupon
• Free Paper Mate
• 3M Tape  printable
• $1 Pilot Pen printable
  
• $1 Expo Washable Markers printable
  

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Frances | July 29, 2010

We were asked to review the “Nickelodeon Your Stay” program. Nickelodeon Marriott sent us a sample activity bag which included a splashball, sunglasses, 3D build your own SpongeBob, a Nickelodeon bracelet, SpongeBob and Patrick Pillow Case, SpongeBob Ready-To-Read Book, and a Dora the Explorer activity book. Our Little One barely let us open the box before it was taken away. The Little One thought the SpongeBob pillow case was a sleeping bag and settled down with the SpongeBob book. This made a great photo moment.

The Marriott Hotel and Nickelodeon have partnered together to bring you Nickelodeon Your Stay. Nickelodeon Your Stay starts July 1st and runs through Dec. 26th. While staying at these select hotels, kids get freebies (like the ones we received) and activities including a special secret Nickelodeon bracelet to access free online games at Nick.com, placemat and activity book.

It gets even better, Marriott and Nickelodeon also offer an $10 & $20 upgrade package that includes all the free items plus a SpongeBob activity bag and splash ball, Nickelodeon sunglasses, 3-D build-your-own SpongeBob craft, SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer pillowcase and storybook, and bedtime storybook Visit nickelodeonyourstay.com for more details and to book your room.

Check out the site at NickelodeonYourStay.com to download kids games, travel journal, travel bingo and coloring sheets.

Thanks Nickelodeon Marriott for giving us the opportunity to review this activity bag and Nickelodeon Your Stay program. Marriott Hotels are one of our favorite places to stay. When unexpected travel creeps up on us and we have found ourselves driving around a city looking for a hotel, we know that the Marriott hotel is going to be a great place to stay.

We were not compensated for this post. We wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Marriott and Nickelodeon and received products necessary to facilitate our candid review.

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Frances | July 29, 2010

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Hurry these expire at 1pm today!

Looking for even more Swagbucks? Click the Daily Pole at the bottom of your account home page see what you get when you vote.

Have you heard of Swagbucks? It is a great way to get rewards for doing what you normally do, search the internet.

Here is how Swagbucks works: You can earn Swag Bucks by doing the following:

• Search the Internet
• Shop Online Using Swagbucks
• Trade-In Phones & Video Games
• Refer a Friend
• Submit a User Poll
• Comment on the Blog
• Much More

Then redeem your Swagbucks for gift cards, health & beauty items, magazine subscriptions, electronics, and much more in the Swagbucks store.

Use the Frugal Fairhope Swagbucks link, and you not only get the Swagbucks but we get them as well! You can do the same by referring your friends to Swagbucks. Swagbucks won’t let us tell you but can you guess what we will be doing with ours?

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Frances | July 28, 2010

Get more Huggies coupons at this link.

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Frances | July 28, 2010

Click here to sign up to test motor oil for free!

Here is the message we received from the site when we signed up. You never know, but we will let you know if we are chosen.

Thank You!
Thank you for signing up to test AMSOIL. Since supply is limited, we will only be
choosing a certain amount of testers every week. You will be contacted via email
if you are chosen. Rest assured that your information will be kept strictly private

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Frances | July 28, 2010

The August Cellfire coupons are up. Cellfire is another great place to get coupons and discounts on groceries and entertainment. Get access and use the offers from your computer or mobile phone. There is no need to print or clip your coupons, you can store your coupons on your phone or on your grocery reward cards.  Show the cashier your mobile phone coupon or use your grocery rewards card at the register. If you shop at the following stores you should check into getting a Cellfire card, it is free!

• Baker’s Plus Card
• Cala/Bell Club Card
• City Market Value Card
• Dillons Plus Card
• Fred Meyer Rewards Card
• Fry’s Shopper’s Card
• Garbes Shopper’s Card
• Hilander Shoppers’ Card
• JayC Shopper’s Card
• King Soopers Loyalty Card
• Kroger Plus Card
• Owne’s Shoppers Card
• Pavilions ValuePlus Card
• Payless Shoppers Card
• QFC Advantage Card
• Ralphs Rewards Card
• Safeway Club Card
• Scott’s Shopper’s Card
• ShopRite Price Plus Card
• Smith’s Rewards Card
• Vons Club Card
• Other store offers include: JCPenney, Subway, & Sears

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Frances | July 28, 2010

Here is a way to stock up on ketchup at Publix this week. Don’t forget to ask for rain checks if they run out. Pool Party coupon does not expire until 8/12 so you even have time to gather your coupons.

Deal Idea
10 Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup B1G1 $1.75 = $8.75
-Use 10 $.20 coupon 6/20 SS (oops)
-$5 off $10 Pool Party Coupon
Final Price: $.17 each

FFF Tip: Some Publix stores may allow a combination of the Pool Party coupon and the Glove Box coupon for the one transaction. Have fun!!!

Update: Sorry about that we saw Hunts in our database and thought it was ketchup.

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Frances | July 27, 2010

Are you utilizing the sneak peeks we post on Frugal Fairhope?  Yes, it is nice to know not to buy something when it will be going on sale next week. Waiting that one more week could mean saving a lot of money. We think the most important and useful tool of sneak peeks is the ability to find coupons before the sale. With just a couple days sneak peek you could find coupons and have them shipped to you. We have talked about some of the coupon clippers on the right side bar but don’t forget about eBay!

For example are you looking for the coupons for the Cascadian Farms Granola bars? You could find a coupon or two here but that may not satisfy you or your stockpile. You can find them super cheap on eBay; click the link below to follow our examples.

Cascadian Farm Coupons

Sounds crazy, buy a white envelope with coupons??? In our humble opinion it beats paying $2 for a Sunday paper (in our area) and you get exactly what you need; not a lot of coupons you won’t use.

Check it out the auction for 12 -$.75 granola bars for only $.99!

Our choice would be the 15 – $.75 coupons for $3.89 (Buy It Now). You are getting $14.25 in value for only $3.89, that is $.26 a coupon gaining $.50 for each coupon. We know from the Frugal Fairhope Sneak Peek that Publix will have the Cascadian Farms Bars on sale B1G1 for around $4 (Fairhope Publix, $3.99 in Florida). So let’s break this deal down using the eBay coupons:

15 Cascadian Farm Bars B1G1 $4 = $30
-Use 15 $.75 coupons = $11.25
-Use $5 off $25 Rite Aid
Coupon cost $3.89+ $.99 shipping
Final Price: $1.24 each

As you can see you can get a fantastic deal on the granola bars by using the coupons you found on eBay.

We know what you are probably thinking, most coupons state “void if sold”. Why are there so many coupons out there “for sale” if they are void? You’re not, you are buying the white envelope and you are paying someone to clip, collect, and organize those coupons.

Think about this for a minute, if you purchase a Sunday newspaper are you not “buying” coupons?

Click here to search for White Envelopes With Coupons

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Frances | July 27, 2010

$72.56 Publix Groceries for $15.57 (before tax after rebate)

4 Cottonelle Bath Tissue 12pk $5.99
-Used 4 $1 Rite Aid Video Coupon
-Used $1-$.75 various coupons from free samples (received in mail) and blinkies
2 Finish $4.99
-Used 2 $3 blinkie (currently found in Fairhope Publix store)
3 Smart Balance Milk $2.50
-Used 3 $2 printable
2 G2 Pens B1G1 $1.49
-Used 2 $1 Walgreen’s Coupon Books
-Used 2 $1 printable (printed)
Kellogg’s Cinnabon Cereal $2.99
-Used $1 coupon Kellogg’s cereal and milk (found in previous purchase Kellogg’s cereal box)
-Receive $2.99 rebate (mail in from box)
-$5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon

Final Price: $15.57

FFF Tip:
Cottonelle: The Ultra and Aloe are on sale, the Aloe is the better deal (more square footage). Truck came in today at the Fairhope Publix store so ask if they have any in the back.

Finish: It appears that the blinkie machines have been restocked at the Fairhope Publix store. If the machine next to the products are out, you can get a $3 printable coupon here. If you still have the $4 Rite Aid coupon this would be a money maker. We had already used ours in a previous transaction.

Cinnabon: If you have been reading Frugal Fairhope a while you know that this is the second time we have applied for this mail in rebate. We buy for more than one household.

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Frances | July 27, 2010

Go now to get a free one year subscription to Woman’s Day magazine. These go fast!!!

Click here for the offer

Trial Subscription: Anyone can get this for just about any magazine. This normally includes 1 or 2 issues and then comes with a bill or some even ask for the credit card information up front. We won’t highlight the trial issues on Frugal Fairhope, we want the GOOD ones!

Free Subscription: Just what it says a free subscription to the magazine? Normally this is a full year offer. A bill for the magazine should not come in a couple months and you should never have to give your credit card information. You might receive an invoice at the end of a year asking if you would like to renew. If you continue to receive “reminders” just mark the invoice with “CANCEL” and mail it back.

Why Are They Giving Away Subscriptions?: With the introduction of the internet and the higher costs of printing, magazine subscriber rates are low. This means magazines publishers can’t sell enough advertising to pay the bills. With the cost of printing, mailing, and shipping costs; the magazines publishers are not making enough  money selling the magazine on newsstands (single copy sales). The real money comes from the adverting inside those magazines. If the subscription rate is low, they cannot attract the advertisers. So in order to bring the subscription rate up, they giveaway a year subscription. This works for everyone, the consumer, the magazine, and the advertisers. Everyone is happy.

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Frances | July 27, 2010

Click here to request the Unilever Back To School Coupon Book by mail. Offer expires 8/11/10.

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Frances | July 27, 2010

We ran into a great offer this morning from Gevalia coffee. Sign up for their coffee membership and get two boxes of coffee and a stainless steel travel mug for free (pay shipping). Here are the details from the site:

Your Reserved Shipments
If you are pleased with Gevalia Kaffe at Home, do nothing and a standard shipment of 4 ½ lb. packages (2 lbs. total) of the type(s) you originally selected will be shipped to you approximately one month later. Your credit card will remain on file and all future shipments will be charged to that card unless otherwise notified. You will then receive the same shipment once every 6-8 weeks.

If you wish, you may change the quantities and types of coffee you receive at any time, as well as the frequency of your shipments. Just visit www.gevalia.com or call toll free 1-800-GEVALIA (1-800-438-2542) and a Member Services Representative will be happy to assist you.

Gevalia Members are also eligible to receive one of our special reserve coffees only offered once a year. You will be notified in advance of this exclusive shipment and its price. You may cancel any shipment you do not wish to receive.

Coffee Prices
Prices of coffees and teas vary, ranging from $5.95 – $9.95 per package (with some specialty coffees priced higher), plus $5.95 shipping and handling unless otherwise noted. Prices are subject to change.

No Commitment
There is no minimum purchase and no obligation to continue as a member of one of our coffee clubs. You may cancel your membership and stop shipments at anytime by notifying us by mail or phone or via our website.

Choose 2 boxes of Gevalia coffee and get a free stainless steel coffee mug – pay only shipping and handling Click here for 3 for Free

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