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The Kroger Mega Savings Event is now in full swing! And not just in TX, but nationwide at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores. August 16-September 2nd, the Mega Event features many brands and major savings.

Here’s how it works:
Buy 10 participating items in one transaction and use your shopper card at check out to save $5 instantly. New this year, there is NO limit on the number of rewards per transaction!

To name a few of the brands you can purchase: Aquafina, Betty Crocker, Cascadian Farms, Cheerios, Chex Mix, Fiber One, Fritos, Life, Nature Valley, Sobe Life Water, General Mills, Tropicana, Yoplait and MORE!

The key is to combine coupons with the mega event for the most savings. I recommend shopping early to avoid crowds. Look for the double yellow tags in the store to find the participating items. Click here to see your weekly ad. Click here for more free printable coupons.

Here are my results:

This picture is missing two Naked Juice Smoothies we shared on the way home. If you look closely at the box of Life cereal you will see a hotwheels car my son was so excited to get for being a big help at the store.

I used my $30 Gift Card from MyBlogSpark, and two coupons (I accidently left the rest at home!).

My total for the items pictured above was…

$13.73!

Here's how:

First I used my $30 gift certificate from MyBlogSpark, General Mills, and PepsiCo.
I purchased at least ten items from the Mega Savings Event List (look for the double yellow tags in-store) saving $5 instantly.
Then I took advantage of the Kroger/Dallas Morning News Sunday paper deal for under $10 a month. For signing up I was given a $20 Kroger gift card. (If you wish to take advantage of this deal and recieve a $20 Kroger gift card call Ted at 318-572-1916 from the Dallas Morning News-just think of all the valuable coupons!)
I also took advantage of the Kroger Savings Deal, and bought one Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh and one Kraft American Cheese Singles to get one free 10.5oz Kroger Mustard, free lb of Tomatoes, free litter of 7UP, and free Kroger Bread (almost $6 in savings!)
I also had two coupons saving me $3.00. (I am so sad I forgot the rest!)

My total savings with my Kroger Plus Card was $27.22, with the coupons it was $30.22!


GIVEAWAY

The best news is that General Mills, PepsiCo, and MyBlogSpark have also agreed to give one of my readers a $30 Kroger gift card. If you are reading this in a reader or e-mail, click through on the title to get to the site and leave a comment.

To Enter the Giveaway:
Leave a comment stating that you'd like to enter the giveaway

Bonus Entries:
Subscribe to my blog through a reader or by e-mail newsletter and leave a comment that you subscribed (or you're a subscriber).

Let others know about this giveaway on your blog, facebook, myspace, twitter, etc. and leave a comment letting me know you did one of these.

You have until Saturday (8/27) at noon to enter the contest. I will choose a winner at random using Random.org. I will send the winner an e-mail, and add the winner's name to the top of this post. The winner will have 48 hours to respond with their address. Good luck!

*I was also excited about the 20% off coupon I received to Payless at checkout! Be sure to look for it with your printed receipt!

Disclosure: a $30 Kroger gift card for myself and one of my readers was provided by General Mills, PepsiCo, and MyBlogSpark. Thank you also Kingdom First Mom for more printable coupons.

Welcome to Win It Wednesday!

Rachel from Cha Ching Queen and I will post new and/or recap giveaways since the last week.If you have a blog and you post or host giveaways and would like to be featured in "Win It Wednesday" send your info by email (can be found in about page) or leave a comment below.

Remember to Get in the Game!
Pick up a Chili's Perfect Play Scratch Card between August 17-31 for your chance to score $50,000.00, cash prizes, 32"flat screen TV, Chili's tailgate parties, offer on Chili's food, or Coca-Cola products! Go here for complete official rules and prize details.

Blog Giveaways
Win Simply Salads Cookbook (100+ delicious creative salad recipes) – Read Cha Ching Queen’s Review and Enter the Giveaway each day here (ends 8/24)
Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports - Card Crate (ends August 22)
Coupon Queens of Laurel Run - Sweetly You (ends August 22)
STL Mommy - $50 Visa giftcard (ends August 23)
Your Coupons Buddy's Pumpkin's Boutique Giveaway (extended through this week!)
Frugal Plus $50 in Avon Products (ends August 31)
Lilly Ellen..So Oh My Gosh Giveaway (ends August 20)

Don't forget to check Tip Junkie's ongoing giveaway list here, and Deal Seeking Mom's list here.

Go here for Allure's August '09 Free Stuff Blowout!

More Great Blog Giveaways!
1. Mommy Enterprises - Bumkins Kid's Art Smock (ends August 15)
2. Confe$$ion$ of a Coupon Queen - $100 worth of stockpile items (ends August 15)
3. Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports - Card Crate (ends August 22)
4. Coupon Queens of Laurel Run - Sweetly You (ends August 22)
5. Free Sample Freak - Turtle Chex Mix Bars (ends August 14)
6. Family Makes Cents - Homemade Tote Bag (ends August 15)
7. STL Mommy - $50 Visa giftcard (ends August 23)
8. More Than Cents - Honey Kix Prize Pack (ends August 14)
9. Northern Cheapskate - $25 to Marshalls OR $25 to TJMaxx (ends August 15)
10. "Deal"ectible Mommies - YoBaby Meals Prize Pack (ends August 17)

Be sure to read each blogger's giveaway instructions carefully. Let me know if you win!

Freebies still available!
Coupon for FREE Steaz Energy Shot
FREE sample of Nutland Crunch
FREE Escada Desire Me Fragrance Sample
FREE sample of Honey Nut Cheerios
FREE downloadable chicken casseroles e-cookbook
FREE coupon for Yoplait Whips Yogurt
REE sample of Scope Outlast
FREE samples from Matrix Haircare
Quality Health FREE summer samples
FREE travel guides by mail or download to many destinations
FREE E-Z Recipe Finder
FREE download of hundreds of fonts for your computer
FREE sample of ultimate diabetic socks
FREE Homemade Simple coupon booklet
FREE sample of Prilosec OTC
FREE VistaPrint business cards, magnets, rubber stamps, return address labels (you only pay shipping)
FREE information for diabetics, including meal plan guide to manage blood sugar
FREE 25 song downloads when you sign up for Emusic (7 day trial that you can cancel online if you don't want to keep it)


Thanks you Nicole's Nickels!

Welcome to Win It Wednesday!

Rachel from Cha Ching Queen and I will post new and/or recap giveaways since the last week.If you have a blog and you post or host giveaways and would like to be featured in "Win It Wednesday" send your info by email (can be found in about page) or leave a comment below.

I am really excited about all the giveaways I a was able to find!

Allure FREEBIES - 33,683 for the month!
Each weekday for the month of August, each hour from 12 pm until 6 pm Allure is giving away fabulous FREEBIES!
Every day log on at the top of each hour starting at noon eastern for your chance at some very cool freebies.
Here is the schedule for this week here but to see the full schedule, check out Frugal Plus. You can get a reminder on your cell phone if you text "FREESTUFF" to Allure (255873). Here is the link to click.

Monday, August 3
12 pm Derek Lam Suede Sandals ($790)
1 pm Redken Fabricate 03 Heat-Active Texturizer (retail value: $13)The First 500
2 pm Shiseido Makeup Perfect Rouge Lipstick in RD304 (retail$25) The First 325
3 pm Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer (retail value: $8.99) First 250
4 pm Clarins Renew-Plus Body Serum (retail value: $60) The First 15
5 pm Sebastian Professional Trilliant Thermal Protection and Shimmer Complex (retail value: $19.95) First 500
6 pm Gueriain Kiss Kiss Gloss in Beige Secret ($29) First 250
7pm Mattese Elite Eyeshadow Frost in Copper Bronze ($12) First 150

Tuesday, August 4
12 pm Calvin Klein Collection Leather Tote ($750)
1 pm L’OREAL PARIS ELNETT SATIN STRONG HOLD HAIRSPRAY ($14.99) First 300
2 pm SMASHBOX EYE SHADOW in PLATINUM and CREAM EYE LINER in CAVIAR (EYE SHADOW $18, EYELINER $ 22) First 250
3 pm Touchback by colormark temporary hair color marker ($29.95) First 500
4 pm SALLY HANSEN SEAL & SHINE TOP COAT ($9 .95) First 500
5 pm ELLIN LAVAR TEXTURES RECONSTRUCT MASQUE ($7.99) First 500
6 pm DERMALOGICA SOLAR DEFENSE BOOSTER SPF 30 ($43) First 100

Wednesday, August 5
12 pm Old Navy Cotton Nylon Spandex Turtleneck ($19.50)
1 pm Maybelline New York Lash Discover Mascara ($6.80) First 500
2 pm Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Gentle Line Smoothing Exfoliator ($27) First 250
3 pm Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Creme ($7.29) First 500
4 pm Orly Nail Lacquer in Prim & Proper ($7.50) First 250
5 pm Phyto Phyotovolume Actif Mazimizing Volume Spray ($28) First 500
6 pm Nexxus Phyto Organics Transfigure Molding Paste ($16) First 500

Thursday, August 6
12 pm Laundry by Shelli Segal Silk Gown ($315)
1 pm Fekkai Salon Color ($30) First 200
2 pm Olay Body Wash Plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons ($4) First 500
3 pm Wet n Wild Kohl Brow-Eyeliner Pencil ($.99) First 250
4 pm Molton Brown Purifying Plum-Kadu Hairwash ($28) First 150
5 pm Biolage Thermal Active Setting Spray ($14) First 500
6 pm Citre Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum ($5.99) First 500

Friday, August 7
12 pm Hussy Cool Coat ($209)
1 pm TS-2 Detailer Mini Flatiron ($24.95) First 250
2 pm Cover Girl Wetlicks Amazemint Lipgloss in Slaphappy ($6.25) First 300
3 pm IsaDora Mineral Eye Shadow in Purple Agate ($10) First 500
4 pm Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray ($21) First 500
5 pm SweatBlock ($19.99) First 500
6 pm Shiseido The Makeup Eyeliner Pencil Duo In Electric Iris ($21) First 175

Thanks, Frugal Plus, and Nicoles Nickels!

Win It!!!
Here are some more great blogger giveaways! Please read each blogger's giveaway instructions carefully as they vary widely by blogger. Have fun and let me know if you win!
1. Light My Fire Candles (ends August 9)
2. To Go Pet Bowl (ends August 9)
3. Mommy Has To Work - Box Tops for Education Package (ends August 8)
4. Brea's Mommy - Mollicoolz Milkshakes (ends August 10)
5. Barefoot Mommies - $40 to Simply Bags (ending date not posted)
6. Playground for Parents - Fancy Fortune Cookies (ends August 7)
7. Mom Two Ways - Trix Creative Swirls Gift Basket (ends August 10)
8. The Bragging Mommy - Switchflops (ends today August 5)
9. If you go here to the ongoing list of giveaways from Tip Junkie you find amazing giveaways! I am so excited about this list!
10. The Paper Bunny (Jewelry) (ends August 9)

Welcome to Win It Wednesday!

Rachel from Cha Ching Queen and I will post new and/or recap giveaways since the last week.If you have a blog and you post or host giveaways and would like to be featured in "Win It Wednesday" send your info by email (can be found in about page) or leave a comment below.

Remember to enter Cha Ching Queen's current giveaway.Another Big Coupon Giveaway – enter here up to 3 times a day (ends 7/29)

Here's a something cool to win... $250 gift card good towards the purchase of any sports, concert or theater event. Simply sign up here to receive Ticket City's Ticket Updates about events in your area and special discounts just for you and you'll be entered to win. What would buy with the gift card? (ends 8/1)

Twist a Frosty for a chance to win $10,000‏ - click here for your chance to win $10,000 and other cool prizes. Plus everyone receives a $1 off Wendy's frosty coupon just for playing.

Mr. Linky list of blog giveaways for this week.
Deal Seeking Mom here
Money Saving Mom here

Thanks Cha Ching Queen!

Here is a list of a few more giveaways:
Precious Girls Club Book - Operation Kindness
Smooshies Toys for Kids.
Here is a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to tiny soles for little feet.
$20 gift certificate to Amazon.com
Simply Living on a Budget - $5 Target GC ends 7/31
Like Money in My Pocket!~ CVS Shopping Spree!

Welcome to Tell About It Tuesday!

Rachel from Cha Ching Queen and I will post new and/or recap deals, free stuff, coupons since the last week. Pretty much anything relating to saving or making money is fair game.

If you have a blog and you post money saving or money making ideas and would like to be featured in "Tell About It" send your info by email (can be found in about page) or leave a comment below.

For Tell About It Tuesday I decided just to remind you of up great deals, coupons, and freebies, giveaways, and even a way to make a little extra money.

1. Get your 3 free samples of Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers along with valuable coupons.

2. Get your Free Chocolate bar from Mars Fridays, (beginning 9am EST for the first 250,000 people). You can request this 4 times during promotion (but only once per Friday until 9/25). While you are there.....vote for your city (the city with the most votes will get FREE chocolate). Currently Houston is leading, followed by Chicago and New York. Come on Dallas voters!

3. Mark your calender for the week:
Monday 7/27 - McDonald's - Free Mocha Mondays 7am-7pm (ends 8/3)
Wednesday 7/29 - Buca di Beppo - Receive a FREE lunch sized portion of Lasagna when you purchase any Buca Small or Buca Large entrée or pasta
Wednesday 7/29 - Arby's - Free FruiTea with any sandwich purchaseThursday 7/30 - The Cheesecake Factory - Cheesecake half price (dine-in)

4. COUPONS: If you are doing any weekly grocery shopping, be sure to check out the brand new coupons.com coupons, Cellfire E-Coupons, , and Upromise E-coupons (38 new ones), and all our other favorite sites before you head out.

5. GIVEAWAYS:
Another Big Coupon Giveaway
Precious Girls Club Book - Operation Kindness
Smooshies Toys for Kids.

6.YouData sign-up - click here
For those of you that haven't signed up yet or haven't heard of YouData, you'll want to look into it. They pay each Friday for just looking at a few text ads per week so if you get unlimited text messages this is a perfect opportunity for you. These are small text ads from charities, major retailers and small online businesses just to give you a few examples. Takes little to no time at all........you just have to look at it. It's the easiest way to make extra money. You won't get rich, but the money gets deposited into your PayPal account each week and it can really add up. YouData doesn't even need to know your name and address, but they do need your birthdate (as everyone does) to make sure you are not a minor. Just recently they began a referral program where you can earn up to $1.00 for each friend you refer. You won't get that all at once.....but it is a nice little addition to the money you are already earning. So once you sign up, make sure to invite your friends.

Thanks Frugal Friend!

Welcome to Win It Wednesday!

Rachel from Cha Ching Queen and I will post new and/or recap giveaways since the last week.If you have a blog and you post or host giveaways and would like to be featured in "Win It Wednesday" send your info by email (can be found in about page) or leave a comment below.

Remember to enter Cha Ching Queen's current giveaway.Another Big Coupon Giveaway – enter here up to 3 times a day (ends 7/29)



Visit STL Mommy here for great Twix and Feed the Pig Giveaways. Feed the Pig encourages young adults to take small steps toward building a solid financial future and provides them with easy tips for building savings.

Here's a something cool to win... $250 gift card good towards the purchase of any sports, concert or theater event. Simply sign up here to receive Ticket City's Ticket Updates about events in your area and special discounts just for you and you'll be entered to win. What would buy with the gift card?

Mr. Linky list of blog giveaways for this week.

Deal Seeking Mom here

Money Saving Mom here

Rachel from Cha Ching Queen gives good tips for entering contests and giveaways here.

Here are some blogs doing their first giveaways:

Simply Sondra: First Giveaway - $50 Amazon Card (Aug. 3)

Alaska Coupon Diva: Our First Giveaway! (July 23)

Carole's Thoughtful Spot: UPDATED: My Very First Giveaway - Prizes ... (July 31)

First Giveaway! - Parenting For Real (July 26)

From Scratch: My First Giveaway! (July 25)

Penelope's Oasis: My First Giveaway! (Aug. 8)

Little Bow Prep: Little Bow Prep's First Giveaway! (July 31)

The Life of A Small Town Girl: Legally Pink & Green's First Giveaway (July 25)

Superheroes and Princesses: My very first giveaway! (July 28)

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