Money Saving Tip of the Week

Trash, trash, and more trash.  With a family of six we have a lot of trash and we were paying almost $400 a year to get rid of it.  I decided to call our "trash remover" (Waste Management) one day to see if there was a way to save some money on our quarterly bill.  

After talking about getting a smaller can and stuff like that, the representative asked me if I knew about paying my bill once a year instead of quarterly.  No, I did not know.  She continued to tell me that if I paid my bill for the entire year now that I would not pay fuel surcharges, environmental fees, or other added fees on my bill and instead would pay a flat fee of $20 per month.  

WHAT??!!  No fees, no extras, no taxes, no nothing??  Sooo, that's what I did....$240 for the entire year...mine was August to August.  That's a savings of nearly $160...well worth my 10 minute phone call. 

Will it work for you???  I don't know, you have to call and see.  It worked for my mom, my sister, and friends at church...even ones with different "trash removers". 

It doesn't hurt to call!


This post is link to Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday

Giant Eagle Cheapies 3/31-4/6

These are a few of the things that caught my eye...

Emerald Dry Roasted Peanuts 5/$10 ($2 each)

Use $1/1 from 3/13 RP = $1 each

Diet Pepsi 4/$13 Get $2 Off instantly WYB 4 (4/$11)
Use $.75 Q I encouraged you to buy earlier :) = 4/$5

Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes 10/$10 Get $2 OYNSO WYB 10 10/$8

Use $.50 2/13 GM or $.55 printable = FREE to $3 for 10

McCain Purely Potatoes $2

Use $1 2/27 SS = $1

OH Cherry Picker has a complete listing.

Does $50 per week cover everything? Part 3of 3

This week I made three stops to conclude 4 weeks of tracking my grocery spending.  

My first stop was CVS.

These were the only two items I picked up at CVS.  With my coupons and ECBs I spent $.94 OOP and got $8.99 ECBs.  Not a bad day!

Off to Giant Eagle...

Total spent at Giant Eagle $12.65 OOP ( I have $1.50 catalina to use on my next purchase)
See my post here for the complete break down


My final stop this week was Aldis.

These were just some necessities.  Total OOP $11.45
Other necessities earlier in the week were ketchup and sour cream at Walmart - $4.72

Bringing my total OOP this week - $28.82


This is the four week total spending and savings.  
Week 1 - $62.64 (saving $188.31)
Week 2 - $69.92 (saving $132.92)
Week 3 - $45.45 (saving $94.37)
Week 4 - $28.82 (saving $54.68)
Four Week Total Grocery Spending - $206.83 (saving $456.78)
This averages out to be $51.68 per week.  I also have $8.99 ECBs to use at CVS and $1.50 catalina for Giant Eagle.
So YES, $50 covers everything!!

This has been linked to  Grocery Cart Challenge

My Giant Eagle Receipt

This is the breakdown of my Giant Eagle Receipt for the week of 3/27.  I did two transactions this week. 
 Transaction #1
4 Reddi Whip

                                    Shelf Price $2.50 each = $10.00
                                    Sale Price  $2.00 each = $8.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$4.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $4.00 - Got $3 OYNSO

10 Starkist Tuna Pouches

                                    Shelf Price $1.59 each = $15.90
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $10.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$6.00
                                    Coupon          $1.50/2= -$3.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $1.00 - Got $3 OYNSO

Total Spent: $5.00 ( I got $6.00 in catalinas.  I use some of them in transaction #2)

Total Saved: $20.90

Transaction #2

12 Kool Aid

                                    Shelf Price $.125 each = $1.50
                                    Sale Price  $.125 each = $1.50
                                    Coupon  $.50/5  = -$1.00
                                    Coupon 2 Free WYB 10 = -$.25
                                    Out of Pocket - $.25

4 Van De Kamp Fish

                                    Shelf Price $5.28 = $21.12
                                    Sale Price $2.64 each = $10.56
                                    Coupon     $0.00 each = -$0.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $10.56 -  $.15 Fuel Perks

2 Oxi Max Force

                                    Shelf Price $3.99 each = $7.98 
                                    Sale Price  $2.50 each = $5.00
                                    Coupon     $2.00 each = -$4.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $1.00

-4.50 Catalinas from Transaction #1

Total Spent $7.65

Total Saved $20.28

Combined Total Spent - $12.65 ( I still have $1.50 OYNSO)

                  Total Saved - $41.18 (69.3%)

The Family Feeding Frenzie 3/20-3/26

Last week I entitled this section on my blog..."Feeding the Family".  The more I thought about that, the more I realized with 2, almost 3 teenage boys, and a not so dainty princess eating meals here, I needed a more accurate description for my title.  Hence, 
"The Family Feeding Frenzie".
So, here is what we ate on about $50 this week!

Breakfast:

Cereal (surprisingly I still have a quite a stock pile)

Lunch:
Ramen Noodles
Grilled Cheese
Left Overs
Yogurt
Apples
Carrots
Zone Bars

Supper:

     Sunday:Big Sunday lunch at my moms'...cereal for a bedtime snack
     Monday:Cinnamon French Toast
                   Milk
     Tuesday:Tacos
                    Refried Beans
                    Salad
     Wednesday:Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta with meat sauce
                          Corn
                          Garlic Bread
     Thursday:Bacon and Cheddar Quiche
                      Apple and Orange Slices
     Friday:Homemade Pizza
                 Carrots and Dip
     Saturday:Hot Dogs
                     Homemade French Fries


This post has been linked up to Orgjunkie

Giant Eagle Freebies and Cheapies Update**

The Oxiclean $2 is not available any more...it has changed since I printed it Wednesday night.  I hope you were able to get one early.

Starkist Tuna is offering a $.50 printable  on Facebook TODAY.  This makes for a free tuna pouch at Giant Eagle this week.  Back it up and print 2!

Staples Paper and Ink Recycling

Staples is running a special this week on HP 8.5" x 11' Multipurpose bright paper 500 sheets for FREE after rebate.

The paper is $5.99 - $4.99 Easy Rebate - $1.00 printable coupon here .

There is a 2 per household limit.

While you are heading out to Staples, remember to take your old ink cartridges.  This is the Staples Reward benefit for ink recycling:

Recycle any ink or toner cartridge, up to 10 per calendar month, and get $2 back in Staples Rewards per cartridge. Ink Recycling Rewards are issued monthly, separately from your other benefits.

Giant Eagle Cheapies 3/24-3/30

Here are a few of the cheapies at Giant Eagle this week. I've been waiting all week to tell you about the first one...

Baileys Coffee Creamer $1.50

Use $1.00 Q from 3/6/S = $.50 each
(This is my favorite...I even ordered extra coupons anticipating this sale)

Wishbone bottled  salad dressing $2.00

Use $.75  printable Q = $.50 each

 Oxi Clean $2.50
Use $2.00 printable Q  = $.50 each **this coupon is no longer available but there are similar ones at this link.

For the complete listing of coupon match-ups for Giant Eagle and my most visited site, visit  OH Cherry Picker

Don't Throw Out That Sunday Paper

In the 3/20 Plain Dealer on page A9 there was a coupon for $1 in fuel perks for any new or transferred prescription to Giant Eagle.  I found myself needing to get a prescription filled today and since I didn't think I would be needing my coupon I had to dig through the trash to get the papers out and find the coupons today.  I got my prescription filled and earned myself an additional $1 in fuel perks...that's a savings of $30 when you use those fuel perks on 30 gallons of gas.  Check your coupon for the restrictions. 
Go dig for those paper!!!  Save yourself some more money!

Does $50 per week cover everything? Part 2

My 4 week - $200 grocery budget is just about gone.  I am encouraged knowing that both of my freezers are almost full, and I have added to my stock pile with various supplies such as 40+ boxes of cereal and 6 cases of diet pepsi, which I will not have to buy again for many weeks.  If you view my Giant Eagle receipt breakdowns you will see that my totals below are different from my GE receipts, that is because I make quick stops at Walmart, Aldi's, or CVS to pick up produce, milk, or misc. items.  All of those things are included in these totals.

Week 1 - $62.64 (saving $188.31)
Week 2 - $69.92 (saving $132.92)
Week 3 - $45.45 (saving $94.37)

Total so far - $178.01

My Giant Eagle Recipt this Week 3/20

This is the breakdown of my Giant Eagle Receipt for the week of 3/20.  I did two transactions this week.  Transaction #2 is much more impressive.
 Transaction #1
4 Crest Toothpastes 6.4 oz.

                                    Shelf Price $2.49 each = $9.96
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 each = $6.00
                                    Coupon     $1.50 each = -$6.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

5 Zone Perfect Bars

                                    Shelf Price $1.25 each = $6.25
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $5.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$5.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

4 Kraft 2% Cheese Slices

                                    Shelf Price $4.39 each =$17.56
                                    Sale Price  $3.00 each = $12.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$4.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $8.00

12 Diet Pepsi 12 pack cans

                                    Shelf Price $3/$11 = $44.00
                                    Sale Price  $3/$10 = $40.00
                                    Coupon     $1.50 each = -$18.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $22.00

Total Spent: $32.21 ( I got a $5 catalina.  I use it in transaction #2)

Total Saved: $47.77

Transaction #2

6 Packages Bar S Hot Dogs

                                    Shelf Price $1.69 each = $10.14 
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $6.00
                                    Coupon  $1.00/2  = -$3.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $3.00

1 Zone Perfect Bar

                                    Shelf Price $1.25 each = $1.25 
                                    Sale Price $1.00 each = $1.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$1.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

4 Bestlife Butter Spread

                                    Shelf Price $2.49 each = $9.96  
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $4.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$4.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

2 Nestle Coffeemate Creamer

                                    Shelf Price $2.19 each = $4.38
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 each = $3.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00/2 = -$1.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $2.00

2 Bounty Paper Towels

                                    Shelf Price $1.29 each = $2.58          
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $2.00
                                    Coupon     $.50 each = -$1.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $1.00

4 Danimal Yogurt Smoothies 6 packs

                                    Shelf Price $2.00 each = $8.00     
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 = $6.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$4.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $2.00

2 Muir Glen Tomato Sauce

                                    Shelf Price $1.69each =$3.38 
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 each = $3.00
                                    Coupon     $1.50 each = -$3.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

1 Bounty Napkins

                                    Shelf Price $1.39 each = $1.39 
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $1.00
                                    Coupon     $.50 each = -$.50
                                    Out of Pocket - $.50

 3 Roman Meal Bread

                                    Shelf Price $2.69 each = $8.07 
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 each = $4.50
                                    Coupon     $1.50 each = -$4.50
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

3 Roman Meal Bread

                                    Shelf Price $2.69 each = $8.07 
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 each = $4.50
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$3.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $1.50

-5.00 Catalina from Transaction #1

Total Spent $5.77

Total Saved $46.60

This post has been linked to Grocery Cart Challenge  and  Frugal Follies.

Feeding the Family

This is my menu for the week of 3/13-3/19

Breakfast:

Cereal (I bet you guessed that one!!)

Lunch:
Mac and Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Quesadillas
Frozen Pizza
Leftovers
Yogurt
Apples
Carrots
Fruit Cups
Zone Bars
(These are the things we ate for lunch this week, my kids are homeschooled, and they each fix their own lunch so to list it separately by the day would be a bit excessive...you get the idea!)

Supper:

     Sunday:Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
                   Fruit Salad
     Monday:Spinach Feta Pierogies with Smoked Sausage and Onions
                    Fruit Salad
     Tuesday:Meatloaf
                    Rice with Gravy   
     Wednesday:Homemade Waffles
     Thursday:Homemade Pizza
                      Carrots and Dip
     Friday:Dinner Out (We go out to eat maybe 6 times per year.  This week we had 2 birthday kids that chose to go out for their birthdays)
     Saturday:Nachos
                     Refried Beans
                     Salad

Don't forget the Gift Cards at Giant Eagle!!

This is what a saw when I pulled into Get and Go this evening.  I almost passed out!  Doesn't this person have any fuel perks??  Who pays this much for gas?  Then I started realizing...this guy did have fuel perks...$.60 off per gallon in fuel perks.  Oh my word...his total was still $86.97.

I did the calculations... 30 gallons of gas at $3.499 per gallon would be $104.97.  WOW!  That hurts.  Which brings me to insert my GE Advantage Card...

Which do you think I pressed??? 

Yes, that's right $.699 per gallon!  How do I get so many fuel perks since I only spend about $50 per week at Giant Eagle?  That leads me to the title of this post ( I know, a little backwards).  Anyway, we own a 98 year old money pit of a home.  We frequent Home Depot.  We stop at Giant Eagle to buy gift cards for Home Depot before we head there to spend all our savings.  These gift cards count toward fuel perks.  So a $500 gift card for Home Depot costs me $500 but then I get $1.00 off per gallon of gas. ($.10 per $50 spent)

This is the sight the person saw after I left.  I was so excited.  Can you tell by all the pictures?  I got a few crazy looks from people wondering why I brought my camera and was taking pictures of the fuel pump and then laughing like a crazy woman!  

30 Gallons of Gas - $3.499 Each = 104.97

Sale Price - $.699 Each = $20.97

Total Savings = $84.00


SO, the moral of this story is...buy gift cards at Giant Eagle, they really pay off.

Giant Eagles Cheapies and Freebies 3/17-3/23

For a complete listing of Giant Eagle Deals visit OH Cherry Picker
 

Best Life Butter $1.00

Use $1 Q from 2/27 SS =FREE

Crest Toothpaste $1.50 (seriously, do you need any??)

Use $.75 Q from 2/27 P&G =FREE

Muir Glen Organic Tomatoes $1.50

Use $1.00 printable   =$.50

Franks Red Hot Sauce $1.00

Use $.50 Q from 3/13 SS =FREE

What did my Giant Eagle receipt look like this week?

It was suggested that I break down my Giant Eagle receipt so you can know exactly what I got for my money.  I'll list shelf price, sale price, the value of the coupon used after it was doubled, and what I actually paid OOP (out of pocket).  Let me know if this is helpful.

3/13
12 Zone Perfect Bars
                                    Shelf Price $1.25 each = $15.00
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $12.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$12.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $0.00

8 Frosted/Honey Nut Cheerios
                                    Shelf Price $3.00 each = $24.00
                                    Sale Price  $2.00 each = $16.00
                                    Coupon $1.50 /$1.10 each = -$10.40
                                    Out of Pocket - $5.60

8 Lucky Charms/Cocoa Puffs
                                    Shelf Price $2.50 each = $20.00
                                    Sale Price  $1.50 each = $12.00
                                    Coupon     $1.10 each = -$8.80
                                    Out of Pocket - $3.20

8 Ronzoni Healthy Harvest/Smart Taste Pasta
                                    Shelf Price $2.29 each = $18.32
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $8.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 /2     = -$4.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $4.00

2 Van De Kamp Fish
                                    Shelf Price $5.28 each = $10.56  
                                    Sale Price  $2.64 each = $5.28 
                                    Coupon     $0      each = -$0.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $5.28

4 Ortega Taco/Dinner Kits
                                    Shelf Price $2.79 each = $11.16
                                    Sale Price  $2.00 each = $8.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00 /2    = -$2.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $6.00

2 Bailey's Coffee Creamer
                                    Shelf Price $2.19 each = $4.38
                                    Sale Price  not on sale  = $4.38
                                    (well worth paying full price!!)
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$2.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $2.38

2 Quaker Granola Bars
                                    Shelf Price $3.25 each = $6.50
                                    Sale Price  $2.50 each = $5.00
                                    Coupon     $1.00/2     = -$1.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $4.00
                         ( needed to buy 5 to get the $3 OYSNO...I forgot)

No Calorie Sweetener
                                    Shelf Price $2.50 each = $3.99
                                    Sale Price  $2.99 each = $2.99
                                    Coupon     $1.00 each = -$1.00
                                    Out of Pocket - $1.99

3 Post Cereal Bars
                                    Shelf Price $2.99 each = $8.97
                                    Sale Price  $2.00 each = $6.00
                                    Coupon     $1.50 each = -$4.50
                                    Out of Pocket - $1.50

4 Pepperidge Farm Cakes
                                    Shelf Price $4.59 each = $18.36
                                    Sale Price  $2.50 each = $10.00
                                    Coupon     $1.10 each = -$4.40
                                    Out of Pocket - $5.60

Giant Eagle Skim Milk - Out of Pocket - $2.68

3 Giant Eagle Large Eggs 
                                    Shelf Price $1.58 each = $4.74
                                    Sale Price  $1.00 each = $3.00
                                    Coupon     $000  each = -$000
                                    Out of Pocket - $3.00

Total Spent $46.33
Total Saved $100.73

This is like balancing my check book...I'm about $1 off.  I don't think it's worth figuring it out. 

21 Uses For That Toothpaste Stockpile

If you've been picking up all the freebie toothpastes in the last several weeks, I'm sure that your stockpile is well-stocked!!  I like to give it to non-couponing friends or donate it for care-packages.  A little search opened my eyes to the possibility of toothpaste as a cleaning product, skin ointment, deodorizer, and adhesive.  Check out these interesting uses for toothpaste.  I haven't tried them out yet...so I'm certainly not claiming they all work.  I did try the toothpaste on my iron yesterday and it got some of the black junk off the bottom, but it took a lot of elbow grease too.  I have also used it as a jewelry cleaner and have used it to clean my dry erase board. 

-Let me know what you experiment with-

1.) Bee stings and insect bites ointment

2.) Removes crayon and other marks from walls

3.) Removes scratches from CDs and DVDs

4.) Treats pimples fast

5.) Cleans smells from your hands

6.) Prevents mirrors and swimming goggles from fogging

7.) Cleans sneakers and laces 

8.) Cleans shower doors

9.) Fills in nail holes in walls

10.) Cleans dry erase boards

11.) Cleans piano keys

12.) Cleans clothes iron

13.) Deodorizes baby bottles

14.) Shines bathroom and kitchen chrome

15.) Removes ink or lipstick stains from fabric

16.) Removes watermarks from furniture

17.) Removes beach tar

18.) Deodorizes your car

19.) Polishes your nails

20.) Poster Adhesive

21.) Oh, I almost forgot...CLEANS YOUR TEETH AND GUMS!

 

Gettin' While the Gettin's Good

I ran to GE this morning to get in on some of the cereal deals before they got picked over.  I just have to tell you, I got 20 boxes of General Mills cereals and 13 Zone Perfect bars for $9.60...then I got $6.00 in BTFE (Box Tops for Education).  A "Total Savings Today" of $62.65...OH SO COOL!!!
Make sure you check out other printable coupon sites like couponnetwork  and  bettycrocker for more printable cereal coupons.  Stock up!!  It will probably be a while before we see deals like this again!

These are a few of my favorite things

Giant Eagle 3/10-3/16

Anytime I can get a box of cereal for less than $1 I stock up...looks like this is going to be a good cereal week.  Get your friends and family to print you some of these good coupons!

$4.00 Off Instantly wyb 4 General Mills Cereals
Lucky Charms,Cheerios, and selected cereals $10.00/4 =$6.00/4
Lucky Charms
Use 55¢ click here printable =$1.60/4
Cheerios
Use $1.00/2 Cheerios click here printable
=  $4.00/4

$4.00 Off Instantly wyb4 GM Cereal
General Mills Honeynut Cheerios, Reeses Puffs, and selected cereals $12.00/4 = $8.00/4
Use $.55 Honey Nut Cheerios click here  printable
= $3.60/4 (90¢ each)

Pepperidge Farm Cakes  $2.50
Use $.55 from 2/27/S
Buy 5 with 5 coupons
=$7.00/5 = $1.40 each

Giant Eagle large dozen eggs $1.00 

OH Cherry Picker  offers a complete listing of Giant Eagle deals and coupon match ups.

Coupon Jargon

 We couponers have a language all our own.  I remember when I first started couponing and was reading things like "$3 OYNSO WYB $15 HBA use $1Q from 3/6 SS pay $4 OOP . " WHAT!!!???

Below is an easy guide to get you started with many of the abbreviations you may see on some of coupons blogs and websites.  I hope it helps!

BLINKIES = In-store smartsource coupons near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO or B1G1F or B1G1 Free = Buy One Get One Free
BTFE = Box Tops for Education
CAT or CATALINA = coupon dispensed at register after purchase
DND = Do Not Double
DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
ECB = CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
HBA = The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
MFG = Manufacturer’s Coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
OOP = Out of Pocket
OYNO = On your next order

OYNSO = On your next shopping order

P&G = Proctor & Gamble Coupon Insert found in the Sunday Newspaper
PEELIE = Coupon that you peel off the package
Q = Coupon
RP = Red Plum Coupon Insert found in the Sunday Newspaper or Direct Mail

SS = Smart Source Coupon Insert found in the Sunday Newspaper
STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a MFG coupon (most stores allow this)
TEARPAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
WYB = When You Buy

Weekly Shopping

My dear sister who is also my shopping companion suggested that I post a picture of my goodies from our shopping trip last night and my grand total.  I try to stick to my $50 per week grocery budget...I may go over one week and then make up for it in the coming weeks. Last night I spent $53.04 with a Total Savings Today of $125.66.

I would love to hear about your weekly savings too.  I know some of you do way better than this!!

Saturday Outing

My husband has been telling me about this store in Newbury called ReStore.  It's a Habitat for Humanity store that sells all sorts of used and some new items.  Furniture, lighting, flooring, tile, cabinets, doors, housewares, appliances, and books packed this store.  If you like to fix things up, this is the store for you.  I went this morning and spent well over an hour just browsing.  I think their prices were pretty decent and I made a few purchases...hoping to get my "craft hat" on and do some decorating with some of the old items I bought.  They are only open on Friday and Saturday but it is worth a ride out to Newbury or a stop if you are on your way through town. They are open 9-6 on Friday and 9-4 on Saturday.

(FYI..this picture is not from the store in Newbury)

Newbury
Geauga Co. Restore, HFH
12180 Kinsman Rd
Newbury, OH 44065

Giant Eagle Freebies

**Updated**

I thought I would begin my money saving blog by just posting the FREEBIES at Giant Eagle.  If you have just a couple bucks in your pocket for tax and the initial out of pocket, you can get all these things.  These are the freebies I found for March 3-9.

$1.00 OYNSO wyb 2 YoCrunch multipack
YoCrunch multipack $2.00
Use $.75 from 2/13/S
= FREE

Colgate toothpaste $1.00
Use $.75 from 2/27/S
or
$.50 from 2/13/S
= FREE
 

Colgate toothbrushes $1.00

Use $.75 from 2/27/S
= FREE

Green Giant Boxed Veggies $1.00

Use $.50 printable click here
= FREE

Mentos 99¢
Use 50¢ from 2/26/S
= FREE

Zone bars $1.00
Use $.55 from 1/16/S
or
2/27/S
= FREE

Powerbars $1.00
Use $1.00 from 3/6/S
= FREE

For a full listing of Giant Eagle Deals visit OH Cherry Picker

Just Starting Out

Ok, so after some coaxing from friends and fellow coupon-ers, I thought I would give blogging a try.  I'm not sure where this will lead but I'll post any big money saving updates that I find and maybe some of the hilarity of my day and see what happens.  I hope you enjoy!

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We use log files like many other websites. The information in the log files include:

• Internet Protocol addresses (IP)
• Types of browser
• Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• Date and time stamp
• Referring and exit pages
• Number of clicks

All of this information is not linked to anything that is personally identifiable.
2. Cookies
We use cookies to store information about visitor preferences and to record user-specific information on visits and pages the user views so as to provide a custom experience. In regard to third-party advertisers, Saving4Six has no access or control over these cookies. You should review the respective privacy policies on any and all third-party ad servers for more information regarding their practices and how to opt-out.
If you wish to disable cookies you may do so through your web browser options. Instructions for doing so and for other cookie-related management can be found on the specific web browsers’ websites.
DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google, a third party vendor, uses the DART cookie to serve ads on Saving4Six. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting Google’s Content Network Privacy Policy.
Amazon Affiliates Cookie
Amazon Affiliates, a third party system, uses cookies to serve advertisements and links to products on Amazon.com.  You may read more about Amazon Affiliates and their Operating Agreement here.
BeaconAds Cookie
BeaconAds is an ad-serving platform and network that provide direct advertising opportunities for businesses and organizations. You may read more about this cookie and their Privacy Policy here.
3. Other
Users might be asked to subscribe to our newsletter by providing name and email address to receive communication from Saving4Six. We use a secure op-in subscription system and we reserve the right to contact subscribers with information related to this website and blog. Subscribers may unsubscribe anytime and every email delivered will contain an “Unsubscribe” link.
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at fromtwo2six@yahoo.com.
Last Updated: Aug 8, 2011

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