Blog Hops For The Week Of May 9, 2011

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 43rd week! Wow! Super long time! 

Make sure you guys check out the "Quick Links" on the left sidebar for the Target Weekly Ad with coupon match-ups and coupon previews (updated every Wednesday).

Click on "Read More" below:

GIVEAWAY - GoPicnic Ready-To-Eat Meals

I recently got the opportunity to try to Ready-To-Eat single meals from GoPicnic.com I got these (and ate them) before I started my Nutrisystem, just to be on the safe side, but noticed the snacks available inside are on the healthy side. I received the Peanut Butter + Crackers and Turkey Peperoni + Cheese. I'll list what was in each box below, but let me tell you that if you finish you meal and have free time, there is a convenient sudoku puzzle on the inside on the box to keep you entertained, but I'm no good at them!

Peanut Butter + Crackers: Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator Natural Peanut Butter, Late July Organic Classic Rich Crackers, Sweet Perry Orchards Unsweetened Applesauce, Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies, Surf Sweets Organic Gummy Bears.

Turkey Peperoni + Cheese: Bridgford Turkey Pepperoni, Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers, Copper Cowbell Asiago Gourmet Cheese Spread, Mariani Dried Cranberries & Pineapple, Brown & Haley Almond Roca Buttercrunch Toffee Candy

Hands down, my favorite was the Turkey Peperoni + Cheese Ready-To-Eat meal. I had never had Asiago cheese prior to this, and it is delicious. The cheese compliments the low-calorie Turkey Peperoni and Multi-Seed Crackers very well. The toffee candy is what I wasn't too crazy about, but the Annie's Cheddar bunnies and Surf Sweet's Organic Gummy Bears from the Peanut Butter + Crackers meal was a great little dessert. These meals are great to have handy when you're on the go. They fit perfectly in my bag and are great to munch on while in class for me and are cheap.

GoPicnic meals contain no artificial flavors, colors, trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, MSG or artificial preservative and are 5 of 8 are aregluten-free. Each contains fewer than 500 calories, combined. GoPicnic offers Ready-To-Eat meals in great combinations such as Steak Nuggets, Chips + Salsa, Tuna + Hummus and more. Aside from their Ready-To-Eat meals (starting from $2.99) they also offer Care Packages (starting from $19.99). I loved the meals and idea of having them readily available for you to just pick up and take with you. A big thanks to GoPicnic for the opportunity to review their products, they are also offering a giveaway for 1 of my lucky readers!

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GIVEAWAY:

One (1) Winner will receive:

★(2) Single Meals or (1) Care Package (Winners Choice)

WINNER:

#15 - Alicia C.

Congrats! Winner as chosen via Random.org I'm sending an email your way!

To Enter:

★(Required) Visit GoPicnic.com and tell me which (2) Single Meals or (1) Care Package you want to try!

Optional Entries:

★(1 Entry) - Follow My Blog (Google Friend Connect) or Subscribe To My Feed

★(1 Entry) - "Like" StudentSavingBucks on Facebook or Follow @SSBucks on Twitter(Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) - Sign Up For The GoPicnic Newsletter On GoPicnic.com

★(1 Entry) - "Like" GoPicnic on Facebook or Follow on Twitter (Leave Username)

★(1 Entry) - Visit GoPicnic's Facebook Page and tell GoPicnic what your favorite product is (or the one you would like to try) and WHY.

★(1 Entry)  - Share on Facebook or Tweet the Following: I entered to win (2) @GoPicnic Ready-To-Eat Meals (or (1) Care Package) from @SSBucks  #giveaway Ends: 5/27 - http://fb.me/MSZoV9gd


Leave a comment for each of the things you did for extra entries. Leave your usename for Twitter & Facebook and a link for tweets or blog posts, if applicable. Available to U.S. residents only. GOOD LUCK. Giveaway will end April 27th, 2011 & a winner will be chosen then.

NOTE: Make sure you read the full Giveaway Rules before entering. If you'd like, leave what state you reside in alongside your name. I will no longer be posting giveaway winner's emails for your privacy.

Disclaimer: I was NOT paid for this post, however I did receive the product in question, from the company or their representing  PR company,  free of charge in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own and I have provided a fair and honest review. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Target Weekly Ad for 5/8 - 5/14

Here is a partial list of deals for the Target Weekly Ad of May 8, 2011 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:
Market Pantry Oranges, Bag (5lb.) $3.99
Market Pantry Large Gala Apples, Bag (3lb.) $3.49 
Market Pantry Frozen Turkey Breast $0.99/lb.
Market Pantry Deli Cheese (8oz.) $2.29 
Archer Farms 9" or 12" Frozen Pizza  2 for $9 
Lean Cuisine Frozen Entrees $2.25
-$1/2 Lean Cuisine Frozen Entrees (printable)
Oscar Mayer Lunchables (3.7 - 4.5oz.) $1.25 
General Mills Cheerios (14oz.) or Cinnamon Toast Crunch (12.8oz.)  2 for $5
-$1/2 Cheerios Cereal 4/10 SS
Market Pantry Fruit Snacks (10ct.)  3 for $5
Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream (14oz.) $2.99 
-$0.50/1 Häagen-Dazs Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream or Sorbet 14-oz. Target Q x5/21
-$1/1 Haagen-Dazs Branded Item excl 3.6 oz cups All You April 2011 x5/31 
Twizzlers (24oz.) $2.19

Nabisco Cookies or Crackers (12pk.) $3.99 

-$0.75/1 Nabisco Ritz Multi-Grain Crackerfuls Product (printable)

Wheat Thins (16oz.) $2.99 
Lay's Chips (10 - 11.5oz.)  2 for $4 
-B1G1 Sierra Mist Natural WYB SunChips or Lay's 5/1 Moments to Save

Starbucks Coffee (11 or 12oz.) $7.99 
-$1.50/1 Starbucks Coffee 4/17 SS
Simply Juice (59oz.) $2.99
Aquafina Water (24p., 16.9oz.) $3.99
Vitaminwater (4pk., 16oz.) $2.99
7UP, Sunkist Cans (12pk.)  3 for $10
Pepsi Products; Cans (12pk.) or Bottles (6pk.)  4 for $12

Beauty / Health:
Herbal Essences (20.3 or 23.7oz.) or TRESemme (39oz.) Shampoo or Conditioner $4.99 
-$0.50/1 Herbal Essence or Pantene Hair Care Item ETS Target Q 3/13 SS x5/15
-$0.50/1 Herbal Essences OR Aussie product ETS 5/1 P&G 
-$1/1 TRESemmé Hair Care Item ETS Target Q x5/10
Dove, Irish Spring, Olay or Softsoap Soap Value Packs $5.99
-$3/1 Olay Bar, Body Wash, In Shower Body Lotion OR Lotion wyb Secret 5/1 P&G 
Nivea For Men Face Wash (5oz.), Post-Shave or Aftershave (3.3oz.) $4.49 
-$3/1 Nivea for Men Product 4/17 RP
Dove, Degree, Axe, Secret or Old Spice Deodorant Value Packs $4.99
-$1/1 Degree Men or Women’s Deodorant ETS Target Q x5/10
-$1/1 Degree for Women Premium Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant or Body Mist 4/17 RP
-$1/1 Degree Men Adrenaline Series Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant 4/17 RP
-$1/1 Degree Men or Women Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant 4/17 x5/15

-$1/1 Secret 5/1 P&G
-$1/1 Secret P&G Everyday Savings Booklet x6/30

-$1/2 Old Spice Products (1.7oz or larger) 5/1 P&G
-$1/1 Old Spice Deodorant P&G Everyday Savings Booklet x6/30
-$4/1 Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant wyb ONE Secret Clinical Strength 5/1 P&G 
-$1/1 Dove Men+Care Deodorant ETS Target Q x5/28
Coppertone Sport Spray w/ SPF 30 (6oz.) $6
-$1/1 Coppertone Suncare Product (printable)
Banana Boat Sport Sunblock or Kids Sunblock w/ SPF 50 (8oz.) $6 
-$2/2 Banana Boat SunCare 6-12 oz AND Off! Clip-On Starter Kit Target Q 5/1 SS
-$1/1 Banana Boat Sun Care Product, 4 oz or larger All You, May 2011
-B1G1 FREE OFF! Clip-On Starter Kit (printable)
-$2/1 OFF! Clip-On Mosquito Repellant [zip 30303] (printable) 
Cetaphil (16oz.) or Biore Pore Strips (14ct.) $7.99
-$2/1 Cetaphil Product (printable)
Listerine Zero Mouthwash (1.5-liter) $6.99 
-$1/1 Listerine Zero Mouthwash 4/17 S

Listerine Mouthwash (1-liter) $4.99

-$1/1 Listerine Products 4/17 SS 
Colgate (3 or 4pk.), Crest (2pk.), Oral-B (4pk.) Toothpaste Value Packs $4.99 
-$1.50/1 Colgate ProClinical Whitening Toothpaste ETS Target Q 4/17 SS 
-$1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, Max White Toothpaste ETS  Target Q 4/17 SS 
-$1/1; .75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 4 oz+ 5-1-11 SS2 x5/21 
Crest 3D White 2-Hour Express Whitestrips (4ct.) $43.99 
-$10/1 Crest Whitestrips 5/1 P&G 

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb Any (2) Gillette items Listed:
•Fusion ProGlide Manual Razor $9.89
Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Venus and Embrace Cartridges Also Listed (No Price Given)
-$4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Manual or Power Razor 5/1 P&G x5/31

L'Oreal Voluminious Mascara or Colour Riche Lipstick $5 
L'Oreal True Match Liquid or Powder $7
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle System $19.99
-$1/1 Neutrogena Facial Care [Excl Cleansing Bar and ETS] Target Q x5/10 
Nice 'N Easy Color Blend Foam $7.99 
Playtex Tampons (36ct.) $6.99 
-$2.50/2 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons 3/20 SS 

Origin Vitamin D 1000 IU Softgels (2pk., 100ct.) $5
Up & Up Step 1 Patch (14ct.) or Mint Lozenges (2mg., 72ct.) Smoking Cessation $24.99


Home:
Bounty Mega-Roll Paper Towels (8pk.) $17.99
-$1/1 Bounty Paper Towels 6 pk+ Target Q 4/10 RP x6/30
-$1/1 Bounty 6 pk or (2) Bounty Any Size 5/1 P&G x5/31
-$1/1 Bounty Towel, 6-Ct. +, Any P&G Everyday Savings Booklet x6/30
-$0.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins 5/1 P&G x5/31
-$2 off wyb Bounty Paper Towels 6pk+ AND Bounty Napkins 160 ct+ Target Q 4/10 RP 
Up & Up Giant-Roll Paper Towels (12pk.) $14.99
Charmin Mega (18pk.) or Double-Roll (24pk.) Bath Tissue $17.99 
-$1/1 Charmin Ultra Strong, Ultra Soft, or Sensitive 6+ Toilet Paper Target Q 4/10 RP x6/30
-$0.25/1 Charmin 5/1 P&G x5/31
-$1/1 Charmin Megaroll P&G Everyday Savings Booklet x6/30
-$2.50 off wyb Charmin Toilet Paper 6 pk+ AND Freshmates Wipes Target Q 4/10 RP x6/30*
Tide Liquid (100oz.) Powder (63 or 80-load) $10.99 
-$1/1 Tide Laundry Detergent ETS Target Q 5/8 SS 
-$0.35/1 Tide Detergent 5/1 P&G
 -$1/1 Tide Detergent P&G Everyday Savings x6/30 
Tide Stain Release Liquid (68oz.) or Duo Pacs (34ct.) $10.99 
-$1/1 Tide Stain Release ETS Target Q 5/8 SS 
-$1/1 Tide Stain Release 5/1 P&G
 -$3/1 Tide Stain Release 26-50oz Powder, 15-34ct Duo Pac or 36-68oz Liquid 5/1 P&G
 Downy Liquid (52 or 60-load) Softener or Dryer Sheets (105 or 120ct.) $4.50 
-$0.50/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets 5/1 P&G

Purex Liquid Detergent (170oz), 3-In-1 Laundry Sheets (44ct.) $8.49 

-$3/1 Purex 150oz.+ Laundry Detergent 5/1 RP 

Up & Up Laundry Detergent (100oz.) $7.99
 -$1/1 Up & Up Laundry Detergent ETS Target Q x5/21 
Clorox 2 Stain Lighter Liquid (66oz.) $8.48 

Glade PlugIns or Air Wick Oil Refills (2pk.) $4.59 
-$1/2 Glade Scented Oil Candles Refill Packs 4/3 SS x5/14 
-$2/2 Glade Spring Collection Air Care Items (printable) 
Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit $8.99 
-$2/1 Swiffer Starter Kit 5/1 P&G
 Cascade ActionPacs (48 or 60ct.) $11.49 
-$0.25/1 Cascade Product 5/1 P&G
Pine-Sol, Formula 409, Tilex or Clorox Sprays $2.49

-$1/1 Pine-Sol (printable) 

-$2/1 Clorox, Formula 409, Tilex & Glad Products All You Apr 2011 

Up & Up Trash Bags; Drawstring (120ct., 13gal.; 70c., 30gal;) or Flap Tie (200ct., 13gal.) $10.99

Babies:
FREE $5 Gift Card wyb Any (2) Diapers or Training Pants Listed:
•Up & Up Diapers, Club-Pack $19.99
-$1/1 Up & Up Diapers 60-ct. or larger Target Q x5/21

Huggies Pull-Ups or Pampers Easy Ups $19.99 

-$1.50/1 Huggies Pull Ups 4/17 SS 

-$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants (printable)

-$1.50/1 Pampers Products 5/1 P&G

Up & Up Baby Wipes Refill; Sensitive (480ct.) or Unscented (528ct.) $9.19
Johnson's Natural Baby Care (9 or 10oz.)  2 for $8
-$1/2 Johnson's Baby or Johnson's Natural Product 4/17 SS
Diaper Genie II Refills (2pk.) $12
Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads (60ct.) $7
Gerber Graduates Finger Foods  4 for $7

Pets: 
Arm & Hammer Litter (40lb.) $12.99

-$1/1 Arm & Hammer Cat Litter (printable) 

Fancy Feast Cat Food (24ct.) $12.99 
-$1/18 Fancy Feast 4/3 SS
-$1/24 Fancy Feast Product 3/6 SS 

Meow Mix (14.2 or 16lb.) $9.99 

-$1/1 Meow Mix Dry Cat Food 3/13 RP

Page will be updated as more coupons are found

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

The Home Depot Garden Club - BOGO Coupons

The Home Depot is at it again. Some good coupons available from the Home Depot Garden Club. They've had wonderful coupons in the past, BOGO Tree, BOGO Rose Bushes, etc. These coupons are great, i bought four trees for the price of two when the BOGO tree coupons arrived in my mailbox. 

This week (starting May 5th) The Home Depot will be having a sale, Two (2) Rose Bushes for $10 (they are regularly $7.98 each). Using the BOGO Rose Bushes coupon from the Garden Club and you can get Three (3) Rose Bushes for $10, or $3.33 each wyb 3. The BOGO Electric Pot coupon is only for SKU# 219887 which is the Norcal 4 in. Glazed Cement Electric Pot. These regularly sell for $3.98 so $1.99 each wyb 2 after coupon.

They send coupons to your email and you'll see them in your mailbox as well. So, if you haven't done so, sign up for their Garden Club. Newsletter.

Coupons in EmaiL:

BOGO - Rose Bushes

BOGO - Electric Pot

My 5/3 Target Shopping Round-Up (Saved 100%)

I had absolutely NO free time to go so my sister took a dip in my coupon files and for a quick trip. I had a $10 Gift from my Chase Reward points to use :) Apparently there are $3/10 peelies on some select Smart Ones, the cashier scanned one even though my sister gave her the $4/10 coupon we had, not too sure whats up with that. She even took the Target freezer bag and another reusable bag and didn't get the credit AND the cashier still bagged it in plastic bag. In two transactions, the trip:

•Bought (8) Smart Ones & (2) Breakfast & Dessert Smart Ones - $1.89 each & $2.60
-Used (1) $1/1 Target Qs -&- $4/1; $3/1 Manufacturer Qs

•Bought (1) Uncle Ben's Wild Brown Rice - $1.77
-Used (1) FREE Uncle Bens Manufacturer Q

•Bought (1) V8 Juice (not pictured) - $2.36 

Total - before coupons & sales: $23.74 | after coupons & sales: $8.97 (before tax)

Saved: $14.77 -or- 100%*

*I got a FREE $5 Gift Card by buying 10 Smart Ones. By using previous gift cards I've gotten FREE on previous trips or for bank points, my entire trip was 100% FREE and I still have $1.03 left on the $10 Gift Card I used

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

WUC - Coupon Preview Wednesday For 5/8

Every Wednesday  I will be posting EARLY PREVIEWS available through (WUC) WeUseCoupons.com. I will be highlighting the best deals from (2) particular stores; CVS and Walgreens. Don't worry though, you guys will still have your Target Ad + Coupon Match-Ups too! So make sure to drop by Wednesdays and check the early previews here at StudentSavingBucks. I will have an individual post for each store. This main post will be used to direct you to early coupon insert previews.

This upcoming week you will have (1) Coupon Insert. Preview is already up, click the link to check out the insert.

Coupon Previews from WUC:

•Smart Source (SS) 5/8

Target coupons in 5/8 Newspaper:*

Will be updated if any are found. (UPDATED: Click Here For Post)

*Target Coupons may be regional

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