Blogger Spotlight - *Looking For Bloggers!*

Hey guys! I'm looking for a blogger to spotlight on Student Saving Bucks! I want to find someone who can do a guest blog to post on here and maybe answer a few questions. I want to feature someone familiar with the couponing world, especially to who are fairly-new and who is gradually learning the ropes to grab the best deals!

Looking For Bloggers...

★ who have had a huge-savings trips to whatever store (doesn't matter how long ago),

★ have advice for others, especially those starting out,

★ are willing to answers some questions and/or write a guest blog,

★ looking to be featured on Student Saving Bucks

So if any of you are interested and have further questions, email me or fill out my contact form. 

Thanks guys! Looking forward to doing this more often. I'd love to build great friendships with other bloggers who have much in common with me :) I don't really come across too many people who are around my age (early 20s), coupon-savvy, are college students and not married in the blogging world.

Blog Hops For The Week Of December 13, 2010

Another week of Blog Hops nicely organized into a NEW convenient post :) lol. Join us, make new friends, and find new blogs! This is my 23rd Week! Wow! Super long time!:)

I have two giveaways going on (check the Giveaways section on the left sidebar). One is for the NEW "Sonic Colors" Wii Game. It has low entries so make sure you guys enter! :) Ends 12/15. To enter, click the image below:

Click on "Read More" (below) to access the whole page.

I Completely Gave In! I Bought One.

I completely gave in, I bought one. Yes. I did. I bought an iPod Touch. 

I was looking around on Amazon for a color eBook Reader that would allow me to browse the internet, but I couldn't find any I was interested in. I am still very much infatuated with the Kindle though. Moving on from the eBook Readers I searched for an Android Tablet, but didn't find one that wow-ed me, and I read too much negative feedback on them all. Also, a lot have resistive screens which I dislike very much now.

So, I stumble on the new iPod Touch, 4th Generation, and notice it comes with Skype, Internet browsing, mp3, apps, etc. I love electronics & gadgets and I just couldn't ignore it. It has very good features, many of which I was looking for. I gave in, completely. I bought the new iPod Touch, 4th Generation. If you knew me in person you would know I've disliked Apple (particularly their iPhones) & Macs for a very long time. I guess its slowly diminishing because when that iPad came out, my mouth dropped. The thing is a beauty. I guess for now it won't hurt to try out this iPod Touch and see if I really can hate something I've never owned.

BUT, the moment someone like HTC comes out with a tablet running either Windows or Android, I just might go back to my old ways, lol. For now I can't lie and say I'm not exited to see and try out some iPod accessories, they look fun. I've owned plenty of MP3 players, but never an iPod Touch so when it gets delivered next week I'm going to be having fun skyping friends lol. I know nothing about any apps available for it, i have no idea how iTunes work or anything related to it.

I have heard that there are some free apps available so any suggestions about apps for me to download are welcomed. :)  I can't believe I'm so exited. I am such a geek, lol.

Target Ad for 12/12 - 12/18

Here is a partial list of deals for the Target Weekly Ad of December 12, 2010. I don't list the whole ad, just Grocery, Pets, Beauty and Household. Mainly, only things that can be matched with coupons. Remember, Ads may vary, I'm located in the Los Angeles Area in Southern California.

New to couponing at Target? Check out the Target 101 starter post for info and policies. 

If you ever need extra coupons or didn't get regional coupons, try CouponClippers.com.

Groceries:
Archer Farms Spiral-Sliced Honey Ham $1.89/lb.* 
Butterball Frozen Turkey $0.88/lb.*
Butterball Frozen Whole Turkey (10-24lb.) $0.88/lb.*
Market Pantry Frozen Certified-Sustainable Cooked Shrimp (41-50ct., 16oz.) $6
$1/1 Market Pantry Seafood Item Target Q
Market Pantry Meatballs (26oz.) $4.99

Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage (16oz.) $2.49

$1/1 Any Jimmy D’s Product from 9/12 RP

Oscar Mayer Original Bacon (16oz.) $3.49

$1/1 Oscar Mayer Bacon Target Q x1/15
$1/2 Packages of any Oscar Mayer Bacon (printable) 
Archer Farms Mini Frozen Quiche Appetizers (11.1oz.) $4.49
Grade A Eggs (1doz.) $1.19 
Market Pantry Frozen Blueberries (12oz.) $2.39
$0.50/2 Market Pantry frozen fruit items Target Q
Fresh Broccoli or Cauliflower $1.49
Green Giant Fresh Green Beans, Bag (1lb.) $1.49
Green Giant Fresh Baby Carrots, Bag (1lb.) $1.49
Green Giant or Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (7-12oz.) $1

$1/3 Birds Eye Vegetables, bags, excludes Steamfresh 11/14 SS

Market Pantry Russet Potatoes, Bag (5lb.) $1.99
Archer Farms Bagged Large Granny Smith Apples (3lb) $2.97
California Clementines, Box (5lb.) $4.99
Dole Classic Romaine Bagged Salad (9oz.) 2 for $4

Archer Farms Dip Mix $1.49
President Brie Wheel (8oz.) $3.49

Campbell's Chunky Soup Cans $1.25

$1/4 Campbell’s Chunky Soup cans or microwavable bowls 12/12 SS

Barilla Plus Paste, Classico Sauce $1.84 

Heinz Gravy, Berry Crocker Potatoes or Stove Top Stuffing $0.99
$0.50/2 Stove Top stuffing mixes 6-oz. Target Q
$1/2 Stove Top Products (printable)

Del Monte Canned Vegetables (14.5 - 15.25oz.) $0.50

Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.75oz.) $0.60

$0.75/3 Campbell’s Cooking Soups Target Q
$1.50/3 Campbell’s Condensed Soup (excl Chix noodle, tomato & Great for cooking) (printable )
$1/4 Campbell’s Great for Cooking Condensed Soup (printable)

Ocean Spray Fresh Whole Cranberries or Jellied (14oz.) $0.99

Kraft Barbeque Sauce; Original or Honey (18oz.) $1.29

Market Pantry Cocktail Sauce (12oz.) $1.25 

FREE Nestle Holiday Mini Toppers wyb (2) Dreyer's Ice Creams:

Dreyer's Ice Cream (1.5qt.) 2 for $6 

Pillsbury Refrigerated or Frozen Pie Crusts (2ct.) $1.99

$0.50/2 Pillsbury Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts (printable coupon)

Kraft Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese (8oz.) $1.19

$0.50/2 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese 8 oz+ Target Q

$1/2 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese  (printable)

$1/1 Cream Cheese 8 oz+ wyb Keebler Town House or Club Crackers (excl ss) Target Q
-$1/2 Keebler Townhouse Crackers 9.5 oz or Larger (on SnackPicks) (printable) 

Kraft Cheese Blocks or Shredded (6-8oz.) $2

$1/2 Kraft Block or Shredded 6 – 8 oz Cheese Target Q x1/15
$1/2 Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese (Shredded or Chunk) (printable)

Market Pantry Butter Quarters (1lb.) $2.25
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix (17.5oz.) $1.50

$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix 17.5 oz. + (printable coupon)

Betty Crocker Frosting (12-16oz.) $1.50
Activia (4pk.), Danimals (6pk.) Yogurt $1.89
Market Pantry Whipped Cream Topping Can (7oz.) $1.49
Lay's Classic Potato Chips (11oz.) 2 for $4
Market Pantry Crackers (16oz.) $1.79
Archer Farms Cookie Tin (6.75oz.) $6.49
Archer Farms Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Snack Mix (14oz.) $3.99
Chex Cereal (12.8 - 14.25oz.) $2
$1/2 General Mills Cereals (Includes Chex) (printable coupon)

Simply Juice (59oz.) $2.99
Menage a Trois Wine (759mL) $8.49
Aquafina Water (24pk., 16.9oz.) $3.50
Market Pantry Drink Mix (25ct.) $3.50

$1/2 Market Pantry Drink Mixes 10 ct Target Q

Folgers Coffee (27.8 - 33.9oz.) $6.99

$1/2 Folgers coffee products 7oz or larger 12/5 RP

Market Pantry White Milk (1gal.) $2.79
Ocean Spray 100% Juice (64oz.) $2.50
Pepsi Products; Bottles (6pk.), or Cans (12pk.) 2 for $10

Holiday Treats:

Gingerbread Mini Village Kit (38.8oz.) $8
Market Pantry Holiday Sanded Stars (10.75oz.) 3 for $8
Tree-Shaped Sugar Cookies (10ct.) $2.75
Cranberry Orange-flavored Muffin Mix (12oz.), Hot Chocolate Snowcone (5.5oz.) $4
Hershey's (1.7oz.), Skittles (1.5oz.) Candy Filled Canes $0.99
Cocoa Mix Topper (1oz.), Reese's Filled Cane (3.41oz.) 2 for $5
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (1lb.), Hershey's Bar (1lb.) Holiday Chocolate $8
Holiday M&MS; Milk Chocolate (12.6oz.), Mint (9.9oz.) Bags $2.69

$1/3 Mars Candy (3 Musketeers, Milky Way, Snickers, M&M’s, Twix) 8.5 oz+ Target Q 11/14 RP

$1/2 Holiday M&M’s, Dove, Snickers, Twix, MilkyWay, 3 Musketeers Mini, 11.5 oz + 11/14 RP

$2/3 M&M Holiday Products 12/5 RP

Holiday Brach's Nougats (13oz.), Life Savers (7oz.) Bags $1.99
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes (5ct.) $1.25


Beauty / Health:
Arm & Hammer (6oz.), Colgate (5.8 or 6oz.) or Crest (6oz.) Toothpaste $3

$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste (on any 4 oz or larger) 12/5 SS

$.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger or liquid gel 11/28 P&G

Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion (16oz.) $5.99
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion (12oz.) $5.99
Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara $7.99
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic, any Target Q – Marie Claire, Sept x3/31/11
$1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic, any Target Q – People, Sept x3/31/11
Garnier Nutrisse or Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hair Color $5.99
$2/1 Garnier Nutrisse shade or Multi- Lights kit 12/5 RP

Olay, Axe, Dove, Old Spice, Caress, Schick Intuition &Venus Embrace Holiday Gift Sets $8.99

Home:
FREE $5 Gift Card wyb any (5) selected Glade Holiday Air Care items:
Glade Aerosol (9.7oz.), Candle (4oz.) Oil Candle Tin, Refill (4pk.) or Plugins Oil Refill (1ct.) $2.50
B1G1: FREE Glade Refill wyb Aerosol or Sense & Spray Starter Kit Target Q
$1/1 Glade Item Target Q Real Simple, Dec x12/31
$1/1 Glade Plugins Scented Oil twin or two single refills 12/5 RP
$1/1 Glade Premium Room Spray 9.7oz 12/5 RP

$1/2 Glade PlugIns Scented Oil twin refill or two single refills (printable coupon)

$1/1 Glade Premium Room Spray 9.7oz (printable coupon)

$1/2 Glade Scented Oil Candles refill packs (printable coupon)

Babies:
Pampers or Huggies Selected Diapers or Training Pants $19.99

$5/2 Huggies Diapers 48 ct+ Target Q from Target Baby Mailer

$1.50/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants 19 ct+ Target Q from Target Baby Mailer $3/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers 12/5 SS

$2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers/Little Movers Diapers 12/5 SS
$1/1 Pampers diapers or training pants 48 ct+ Target Q from Target Baby Mailer
$2/2 Pampers Diapers or Pants 48 ct+ AND Baby Wipes 420-ct.+ Target Q from Target Baby Mailer
Gerber 2nd Generation or 1st Foods (2pk.) 10 for $8
$0.75/2 Gerber 2nd Generation Purees 2pk., 11/14 RP

*Limit 2 per guest, except in ID or NM, Quantities Limited; No raincheck.

Page will be updated as more coupons are found

Thanks to Kerry from TotallyTarget.com for having such a great Target Coupon page!

My 12/8 Food4Less Shopping Round-Up (Saved 50%)

Found a great deal over at Food 4 Less today. Super great price, my ad is from the Los Angeles area in Southern California so make sure you stop by Food4Less.com and check your local weekly ad online. Check out the deal below: 

FREE (1) Dozen AA Eggs wyb (2) Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage Rolls, Cooked Links or Patties: 

•Jimmy Dean Fresh Sausage Rolls, Cooked Links or Patties - $1.98 

•Bought (2) Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls - $1.98 each

-Used (2) $1/1 Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Product 10/31 RP

-OR - $1/1 Any Jimmy D’s Product from 9/12 RP

•Bought (1) Dozen Large AA Eggs - FREE (see deal above)

Total - before coupons: $3.96 | after coupons: $1.96 (before tax)

Saved: $2.00  -or-  80%

Just about $2 for TWO Jimmy Dean Sausage rolls, Cooked links or Patties And (1) Dozen Large AA Eggs. Super great deal! Find your coupons and stop by Food 4 Less this week! :)

Click Here to see my other Shopping Round-Up Trips and how much money I've saved on other trips.

School Is Almost Over :) Zài jiàn Fall Semester!

College finals will be over mid-next week. The Fall Semester will be over, and truthfully, I can appreciate a break since the Holidays are coming up as well :) Its such a great time of year, cold nights, bright lights, trees, presents, holidays and days off. I'm hoping for great grades so I can relax until next year.

I can't wait to take out the tree and decorate around the house. I always look forward to it. I love the holidays! :) I do wish we had one of those cool pre-lit trees, that would save some trouble, that way we could just put up our ornaments and decorate the house.

I hope all my fellow students enjoy these last weeks of school! I'm looking at sleeping in, watching Star Trek and the Twilight Zone late at night and cuddle up :) I also want to try a lot the great recipes I've seen on some of my favorite food blogs.