The Lifeboat

01/03/2016

Publix publishes a list of items that are less expensive that Walmart each week! Combine with coupons - WIN!
This week thru 1/6:

http://weeklyad.publix.com/Publix/BrowseByPage/Index/?StoreID=2579185&PromotionCode=Publix-160102PC&PromotionViewMode=1 =1

Dallas - Publix Super Market's Weekly Ad provides the most up-do-date listings and information for weekly sales at your local Publix Super Market. Check back every week to view new specials and offerings.

11/25/2015

With Black Friday and CyberMonday upon us, some ideas to save you some money!
1. Sign-up at eBates.com - login - then choose the online store where you plan to shop to get a rebate on your purchase.
2. Launch to online store from eBates, shop as usual.
3. Be sure to check for Promo codes on Retailmenot.com to see if there is a better Promo/Coupon than what is being offering on the online retailers site.
4. Remember to visit Freeshippingday.com on Dec 18 - retailers offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas!

10/24/2015

Before you get to shopping, here are some specific tips and strategies that will help you save the most on your online purchases -- now, or any time of year!

07/30/2015

Great deals on back to school this week - matching ad prices at Walmart. Here is a quick rundown - you don't need the ad based on Walmart policy (but I take them with me anyway):
Target - $2.00 - Crayola 64 crayons
CVS - Elmers 3 ct gluestick for .99
Office Depot (limit of 3 each)
12 ct Pencils for 1¢ (they should allow you to buy comparable pencil in 12 ct),
1¢ plastic ruler
6" Protractor for 1¢
Compass 25¢
Single Sharpie Permanent Marker 25¢
Dollar General:
Crayola Crayons - 24 ct. 50¢
Bic 5ct. mechanical Pencil - $1
Sharpie 2 count yellow marker - $1
6 pocket portfolio folders with prongs - $1
Kroger:
Top Flight 1 subject notebook - 19¢ (limit 10)
Expo Markers ($2.99) - coupon in Sun paper
Oxford Twin Pocket Portfolios - 19¢
6 ct Elmers Glue stick - 1.99
RiteAid - Unitball 2 pk gell pen - 99¢ (coupon in Sun paper)
Papermate 5ct. Mechanical Pencil - 99¢

Also - they will match online prices - check Amazon while you are in the store - you have to show cashier the online price.

Ad matching policy - http://corporate.walmart.com/ad-match-guarantee

Look for deals every week thru Sept - time to stock up for school and business supplies for the year!

We're committed to providing low prices every day. If you find a lower advertised price on an identical product, tell us and we’ll match it.

07/17/2015

Great deal at CVS! All detergent 2 for 6.99. Load the CVS/Pharmacy app and get $3 Extra Care Bucks. Load to your card, purchase 1 bottle and scan card, purchase for .54! Buy 2 bottles, and get $2 Extra Care Bucks to use for next time.

05/29/2014

Be sure to check in your area to see if you will continue to get the Redplum circular in your paper.

Uh - oh!! Some areas will no longer include Red Plum inserts in the Sunday newspaper!! If this includes you, sign up to get yours by mail instead!

http://www.pennypinchinmom.com/red-plum-inserts-longer-available-newspapers/

10/27/2013

Walmart has announced they are offering shipping on online orders over 15.00. (covers about 98% of their product line). This is not just for the holidays but for everyday!

07/21/2013

Still amazes me that I can walk into Kroger - buy 4 boxes of Hamburger Helper (Kyle Maddox loves it) and 2 tubes of Crest toothpaste and spend $1.50 plus tax!

07/13/2013

Time to start back to school shopping - a instant replay from The Lifeboat!

http://www.thelifeboat.info/2011/09/08/playbook-for-big-savings-on-back-to-school-clothes/

Fall means football and back-to-school shopping. With a little preseason planning, you can stretch your clothing budget dollar! As any coach would do, use the preseason to evaluate your team’s strengths: sort through your children’s clothes, pass down outgrown items to younger children, and discar...

07/13/2013

Teachers Rewards Days coming up at Staples!
http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/back-to-school/resources-for-teachers/teacher-appreciation-day.html

*Valid for purchases made on Teacher Appreciation Day in Staples® U.S. stores only. Must be a Teacher Rewards or Teacher Rewards Premier customer to qualify for promotion. Standard rewards will be excluded from items receiving promotional rewards. Price eligible for rewards is the amount paid at che...

04/21/2013

Looking for the best price on a certain item (ex:Tide) this week - check out Couponmom.com. Go to the link below - Choose your State - (login or register once) then enter the name of the item you are looking for!
http://www.couponmom.com/choose-your-state-803

04/12/2013

Couponing 101 class - Thursday - 4/18 from 6 to 8:30. Ladies are welcome - Women's Ministry event and class is at no charge! Join me at Eagle Pointe Church - http://eaglepointe.org/ (Note: Childcare not available)