Thanks to the awesome Dian over at Grocery Shop for Free, I've got some Kroger Deals to share with you this week. Here are the highlights and you can find more at this post.
:)

Louisiana Fish Fry – Sale $.99
$1/2 2/28 SS
$.50 each wyb2

Grands Biscuits – Sale $.98
$.30/2 3/28 SS
$.53 each wyb 2

Rice A Roni - Sale 10/$10
$1/3 1/3 RP
$.67 each wyb 3

Colgate Wisp – Sale 2/$4
$.50/1 or $1/1 3/28 SS
$1 each

Lay’s Potato Chips – Sale 2/$4
$1/1 3/14 SS
$1 each

Money-maker deal:
Accu-Chek Aviva – Sale $14.99 use $5/1 1/32 0r 3/28 S – Final $9.99 Get $15 MIR available at pharmacy FREE Plus $5 Money Maker after $15 MIR

Hurry, enter your info here to receive a full-sized sample of Aveeno.
:)

If you're a member of Vocalpoint, click here to sign up for your sample of the new Pantene.
If you're not a member, you can sign up here.

Here is a list of things for under $1 at ALDI this week:

Jell-Rite gelatin - $0.35
Friendly Farms Yogurt Singles - $0.49
Mixade 12 pck. - $0.89
Buehler's Buttermilk Biscuits - $0.38
L'Oven White Bread - $0.39 (on sale)
Sweet Harvest Mandarin Oranges - $0.49
SeaNet Chunky Tuna in Water $ 0.49, in oil - $0.59
Carlini Spread Quarters - $0.59
Bon Italia Spaghetti Rings - $0.63
Imperial Spread Quarters - $0.69
Sweet Harvest Fruit Salad - $0.79
Reggano Pasta Entrees - $0.79
Happy Harvest White Vinegar - $0.79
Friendly Farms/Fit & Active Whipped Topping - $0.85
Fit & Active Light Fruit Cocktail - $0.85
Appleton Brown n'Serve Sausage links - $0.89
Andy Cap's Hot Fries - $0.89
Valley View Mashed, Scalloped, Au Gratin Potatoes - $0.89
Sweet Harvest Sliced Pineapples - $0.89
Nature's Nectar Juice Blends - $0.92
Happy Harvest Frozen Cut Corn - $0.95
Happy Harvest Frozen California Medley 0 $0.95
Reggano's Tuna Skillet Dinner - $0.96
Mama Cozi Frozen Pizzas - $0.99
Happy Harvest Frozen Peas - $0.99
REAP 3 Bean Salad - $0.99
Fit & Active Apricot Halves in light syrup - $0.99
SeaNet Solid White Tuna - $0.99
Casa Mamita Taco Shells - $0.99
Freshhine Toilet Bowl Cleaner - $0.99
Shep Dog Biscuits - $0.99
Hand Rx 8 oz. Hand Sanitizer - $0.99
Reggano Skillet Dinners - $0.99
Clancy's Chips - $0.99
Savoritz 4 Kids Cheese & Sticks - $0.99
Easter Sugar Cookies - $0.99 (on sale)

I'm rather late and I apologize. I usually do these when I get off work Tuesday nights but I didn't leave until 2:30 this morning and I've been running errands since I got up this morning. Anywho, here are some decent Food Lion buys this week. Please leave a comment if you find any more!
:)


No coupons needed:
Bananas - $0.46/lb
Limes - $0.50
Smart Option Frozen Pizzas - $0.50
Hungry Jack Potatoes - BOGO @ $1.39 (or $0.70 each)
Bulk Baking Potatoes - $0.79
Food Lion Pudding Snacks - $0.89
Avocados = $0.99
Bunker Hill Chili - $0.99
Gwaltney Hot Dogs - $0.99
Holly Farms Fresh Roasting Chicken - $0.99/lb (I saw one whole one on sale for $4.91)
La Burrita Corn tortillas - $1
Hormel Kid's Kitchen - $1
Dole Canned Pineapples - $1
Flavor Aid 10 pck - $1
Food Lion All Purpose Flour - $1.39
Food Lion 8 oz. Cheese Blocks - $1.67
Utz Chips - BOGO @ $3.99
Food Lion Jumbo Shrimp frozen raw - BOGO @ $10.99
Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil - BOGO @ $13.36
Food Lion Shrimp frozen cooked - BOGO @ $14.99



Hershey's Candy - BOGO @ $0.89 (0.45 each)
Can't place them, but there are some coupons out there

DelMonte Canned Veggies - BOGO @ $1.35 (or $0.68 each)
Use $1/5 from 2/7 RP
$0.48 each wyb 5

Gatorade G2 - $1
$0.50/1 from 1/10 RP
$0.50

Uncle Ben's Country Inn Rice Products - $1
Use $1/2 from 2/21 RP
$0.50 each wyb 2


Rice-a-Roni - $1
Use $1/3 from 1/3 RP
$0.67 each wyb 3

Lunchables - 3/$5
Use $1/1 from 3/21 SS
$0.67 each

$0.55/2 from 1/24 SS
$0.73 each wyb 2

DelMonte Canned Tomatoes - $1
Use $1/4 from 2/7 RP
$0.75 each wyb 4

Birds Eye Frozen & Steamfresh Veggies - BOGO @ $2.69
Use $0.51/1 from 3/21 SS
$0.85 each

Campbell's Cream of Mushroom - $1
Use $0.25/3 from 3/28 SS
$0.92 each wyb 3

Pillsbury Grands - 4/$5 (or $1.25 each)
Use $0.75/3 blinkie
$0.92 each wyb 3

Ocean Spray Juice - BOGO @ $3.99 ($2 each)
$1/1 from 3/21 RP
$1

Danimals Smoothies - $2
Use $1/1 from 3/28 SS
$1

Pop Secret Popcorn - BOGO @ $2.99
$0.50/2 from 2/21 RP
$1.25 each wyb 2

Special K Cereal - $2.50
$1/1 from 3/28 RP
$1.50

Betty Crocker Cake Mix - $0.88
Use $0.75 wyb cake mix and frosting (frosting is $1.39)
$1.52 for both

Pop Tarts 8 ct. - $2
Use $1.25/3 from 3/28 RP
$1.58 each wyb 3

Colgate Toothpaste - $2.50
Use $0.75/1 from 3/28 SS
$1.75

Wesson Oil - $2.50
$0.25/1 from 3/28 SS
$2.25


Closeout Sales that I found:
Lawry's Lemon Pepper Marinade - $1.49

L'Oreal Paris Viva Pro - $2.44

Kleenix Splash Wipes - $1.47

Honey Corn Flakes - $0.99

Smart Balance Sour Cream - $1.28
$0.55/1 blinkie or $1.1 from 3/21 RP
as low as $0.28

Shelly over at Coupon Teacher is being so kind as to share some fantastic deals with us this week. Here are the highlights and check out this post to find more!
:)

Hartz Crunch N' Clean Biscuits $2.14
$2/1 printable
1 for free or $0.14 for 2

Breakstone's Sour Cream 0.99
$.55/1 3/21 SS
FREE

Skinny Water 10/$10 $.50/1 printable
FREE

Birds Eye Steamfresh 5/$5
$.35/1 3/21 SS
$0.30

Dole Pineapple 5/$5
$.55/2 1/24 SS
$0.45 each wyb 2

Cool Whip $0.99

I'm excited! Got invited to do a guest post over at The Frugal Bug!
Also, it's Thrifty Thursday! So if you have something to share, link up at coupon teacher below! :)


Here's the article:

No Coupon…What? Saving Money Without Coupons

Couponing is a fabulous way to save money and get tons of freebies, but what about those things for which there almost never seem to be coupons? Do you have to pay a lot of money for those things? Not as much as you might think. Here are a few ways to save money on such things as meat and produce.

Farmer’s Market
I know this one is used a lot, but it’s for a good reason. Local farmers typically charge less for their fruits and veggies than grocery stores. No middle man. You have the added benefit of talking directly to the people that grew it, so you know where it comes from.
Local cattle farmers will sell their beef at community markets as well, though they aren’t always as cheap as certain grocery stores. My brother has gotten some really good locally grown beef at his farmer’s market. He may have paid a tiny bit more than at the grocery stores on this front, but the quality was infinitely better.

Buy in season
Ever notice how tomatoes are affordable when they’re in season and ridiculous when they’re not? The laws of supply and demand=cheaper produce when it’s in season.

Shop Sales
As couponers, we are seasoned pros at this one. Comparing grocery store ads can save you lots. One week, Food Lion will have strawberries on sale and Harris Teeter will have chicken and then the next week, vice versa.

Grocery Promotions/store coupons
Target and Food Lion, among others offer store coupons. I remember printing a coupon good for $3 off my next $5 produce purchase last year at Food Lion. Catalinas are also

Discount Bakeries for Bread
Companies like Flowers have a lot of discount stores where you can buy “day old bread” for cheap and eat it up fast.

Rebates
If your state participates, many beer companies offer mail in rebates on items you usually don’t find coupons for. The best part? You don’t even have to buy the beer to get the money. As with all rebates, make sure you keep that receipt.

Money Maker Rollover Deals
I’ve never actually made any money anywhere at Target, but most of the time, if I have supplemental items in my basket, the free + overage will work on covering some of the cost of the extra items, so plan to grab fruits, veggies and meat when you have a good free + overage deal.

Got any other ideas? Please share!


So, I've been reading a couple of investment books and though they are several years old, the advice remains basically the same even though the interest rates are considerably lower.
Anyone have any advice about who I should go with once I've saved up enough money for a Money Market Account? I've read that American Express Bank out of New York has one of the better rates. Any of you guys have these? Any advice?
Thanks!
:)

If your state has the tearpads in a grocery store from Michelob Ultra, they are offering $6 off a $10 or more fresh/frozen seafood purchase, then you can sweeten this deal at ALDI this week.
Sea Queen Frozen seafood is $3.49 this week. Not sure about all varieties, but the salmon is 4 fillets/pack.
Buy 3 packs at $10.47 and Get $6 back.
Total $0.38 per fillet after MIR or $1.49 per 4 pack.
:)

So I suppose these may only be good through tomorrow, but I'm headed back over there Wednesday for the new week's deals. In the meantime, if you find yourself near ALDI, here are a few good buys.

Each of these for under $1!
Happy Harvest Tomato Sauce - $0.25
Stonemill Taco Mix - $0.35
Cheese Club Mac & Cheese - $0.35
Bananas - $0.39/lb
Lunch mate Ham or Turkey Lunch Mean 2 oz. - $0.45
Cucumbers - $0.49
Priano Diced Tomatoes - $0.49
Happy Harvest Green Beans - $0.55
Happy Harvest Sweet Corn - $0.55
Rice Bowl Flavored Rice - $0.59
Black Beans & Black Eyed Peas - $0.59
Happy Harvest Spinach - $0.59
Happy Harvest Canned Potatoes - $0.65
Reggano Pasts or Sauce - $0.66
Tate's Yellow Mustard - $0.69
Clarise 2 ply Bath Tissue 4pck - $0.89
Happy Harvest Frozen Veggies - $0.95
Baby Carrots - $0.99
Bremer Frozen Entrees - $0.99
Let me know if you find any great deals!
:)

Click here to enter for a mini USB Drive.
:)

Crest pro Health mouth wash 1.5L - $5.72
Buy 2 and use 2 $2.00/1 from 2/7 P&G Insert AND
$1.50/2 Target coupon from 2/7 RP
$2.97 each wyb 2
The smaller sizes of this are $3.74 (not on clearance or sale)
Use the same coupons and pay $0.99 each

Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant (Men's) - $6.74
$3/1 from 2/21 P&G
B1G body wash free
$3.74 for both

I'm so excited! I went to Target today, and I finally got to use my $1/1 Thai Kitchen Printables from over a month ago. I've been watching these things since they were on sale for $2.04. They finally went down to $0.98 each, making them free after my coupons.
I went for the HP ink deal but they were sold out of the black cartridges. The color ones weren't worth it even after the sale and the GC, so hopefully the truck will bring some more Wednesday.
I did find some $1.27 Diego Bandaids on clearance that with my $1/1 Target printable and the $0.50/1 MF made them a $0.23 money maker.
Found the Purex "try fabric softener free" tags on the detergent, so hunted up the fabric softener and am mailing the rebate in tomorrow.
Dad needed a can of Refried Beans, so I saved $.01 on them after tax and the money maker.

I also found the dark chocolate Reeses cups at Family Dollar. The girl said the MF wouldn't scan because it was for too much but she offered to just change the price, making them $.03 together (just tax).
So, all in all, pretty sweet day.

Can't believe it's already Monday again. Did you get fun free stuff in the mail this week? Click the button below to link up at A Frugal Friend.



So neither Blogger nor photobucket will let me put my photo in here, so here's the list.

Magazines:
Woman's Day
Islands
Shape
Garden Design
Watch
CPU

Samples/Coupons:
South Beach Breakfast Bar & $1/1 for a purchase
Bounce Dryer Sheets from Sam's Club
$1/1 Campbell's
$1/2 V8 Fusion

Monies:
$15 MIR check from Olay
$5 MIR from Three Olives Vodka

Giveaway Wins!

Fiber One Gift Pack from Getting All My Ducks in a Row

Click here and enter your info to get a free sample of Boss Orange fragrance.
:)
Thanks, Ravena!

Greenville Hospital System is offering a free first aid kit when you fill in your information here.
Thanks, mystufftosell!
:)

Lysol is offering free Healthy Habits Activity books for kids. Head on over here to fill in your info and claim yours.
:)

Sorry about the few days hiatus there. Two long days at work and then headed out of town to visit the awesome bro and sis-in-law. Gonna try to post a bunch of things this evening to make up for the lack of posts over the weekend.
:)

I was browsing the beer/wine section at Food Lion and found some interesting mail in rebate offers on tear pads.

$6 MIR on Gourmet Crackers & Fine Cheese (as long as you buy more than $10 worth) from Stella Artois. Note: no need to purchase the Stella to get this money.

$6 MIR on the purchase of Fresh or Frozen Seafood (as long as you spend more than $10 worth) from Michelob Ultra. Again, no need to buy the beer. Jumbo shrimp are BOGO for $13.99 a Food Lion this week. Thought I'd try a couple of other places before going for that. Maybe something for like $10.99 or so.

These aren't as much but if you buy a lot of wine, you could get up to $20 back:
Redwood Creek
$1/1 70ml or larger, $8/6 and $20/12.

Gallo Family Wines
$3/2 750ml bottles, $2/1 1.5l size bottle.

Turning Leaf
$1/1 750 ml or larger, $5/2, $9/3

I also grabbed these peelies:
$1/1 Dial for Men Body Wash (excludes travel size)
$0.70/1 Kellogg's Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops Cereal 12 oz. or larger
$0.50/1 New York Texas Tost
Saw machines for these but they were all out:
Smart Balance (didn't say how much or what it was good on)
BOGO Kraft cheese (maybe next time)
:)

Details:
Zebra print clutch purse from Kendall's Boutique.
Click here to enter.
:)

Enter your information here for a chance to win an Epson printer. Yay Re-launch party!
:)

I made the trip to Food Lion this afternoon, found a few deals and got treated very well. I did the text deal you can read about here. Turns out, it didn't automatically post to my MVP card. The cashier called the supervisor who called the manager and he just told them to zero it out because he saw the text message and it was legit. So nice! I told them not to worry about it but they said it was fine. I'm glad they're so nice, especially since Harris Teeter is closing and I'll be there a lot more. Gonna send their corporate an e-mail. Here are some more deals I found while browsing.

Found out the Post cereal that's BOGO is $3.41 so with the $1/2 (details this post) it's $2.41 for two or $1.21 each

Smart Balance Sour Cream - $1.25
$1/1 from 3/21 RP
$0.25

Purina Friskies Selects Indoor - Closeout @ $0.50
BOGO 2/7 RP
$0.25 each wyb 2

Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes - $1
$0.50/1 mailer exp. 5/24/10
$0.50

Martha White Muffin Mix - $0.83
$0.55/2 from 2/14 RP
$0.56 each wyb 2

Select Pantene - Closeout @ $2.14
$3/2 3/7 P&G
$0.64 each wyb 2

Dial Basics - $1
$0.35/1 3/7 RP
$0.65

Lunchables - 3/$5 or $1.67 each
$1/1 3.21 SS Insert
$0.67

Hungry Jack Potatoes - BOGO @ $1.39
$0.70 each

Banquet Frozen Meals - $1
$1/4 from 3/14 SS Insert
$0.75 each wyb 4

Land o Lakes Margarine Sticks - $1
$0.50/2 from 3/14 SS
$0.75 each wyb 2

Vigo Black Beans & Rice - Closeout @ $0.94

Amour Lunch Makers - $1

Knorr Rice Sides - $1

Arizona Bottled Tea - $1

Wolfgang Puck Soups - Closeout @ 1.48

Quaker True Delights - $2.50
$0.75/1 from 2/14 RP
$1.75

Land O Lakes Spread tub - $1.79
$0.30/1 from 3/14 SS
$1.49

Quaker Oats - $1.99
$0.50/1 from 2/7 RP
$1.49

Chex Mix - $2.50
$0.50/1 printable
$2

Soft Scrub Products - $2.50
$1/1 printable
$1.50

New York Texas Toast - $2
$0.50/1 blinkie
$1.50

South Beach Cereal Bars - $2.50
$1.1 printable
$1.50

Lysol Pourable All Purpose Cleaner - $2.50
$1/1 hanging tag (Harris Teeter had these around the toilet bowl cleaner but didn't see them at Food Lion) or $0.50/1 3/14 SS
$1.50 or $2

Lady Speed Stick - Closeout @ 1.54

Mt. Olive Dill Sandwich Stuffers - $2.79
$1/2 printable (exp 3/30)
$2.29 each wyb 2

Dial for Men Body Wash - $3.99
$1/1 blinkie (mine was right next to the product)
$2.99

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent - $3.99
$1/2 printable
$3.49 each wyb 2

Thanks to Dian over at Grocery Shop for Free, I've got some awesome Kroger deals to share with you. Here are the highlights and check out her post for more deals and to find out about the March to Savings Promotion.
:)

Oscar Mayer Lunchables – Sale $.99
Use $1/1 3/21 SS
FREE

Carl Buddig Lunch Meat – Sale B1G1 FREE $.89
Use $1/1 1/17 SS
FREE

Dial Hand Soap – Sale $1.49 u
Ue $.35/1 3/7 RP
$.44

Birds Eye Steamfresh Veg – Sale $1.68
Use $.35/1 2/28 SS
$.63

While I was napping and lunching, two more giveaways have been posted over at Smart Shopping Ladies.
#3:
Easter Egg Iron On Appliques from Big Black Dogs Designs.
Click here to enter.

#4:
The Princess & The Frog DVD! I would love to have this one for myself. Ray is so cute! :)
Click here to enter.

Remember to get your entries in before midnight!

New giveaway is up over at the Launch Partay!
Details:
$5 Amazon e-gift certificate.
Click here to enter.
:)

Get Ready for Spring with Great Samples.

This morning, Smart Shopping Ladies launched its new site. Know what that means? Celebration in the form of 6 giveaways!
Here's the first one:
Free pizza from Dominoes! Click here to enter.
Check back for more giveaway updates. There are five more to go!
:)

Sorry I didn't get these up last night. I was too excited about triple coupons over at Harris Teeter and got sidetracked making my list.
Food Lion Coupons:
$1 off (2) bags Food Lion Shredded Cheese
$1 off (1) can Maxwell House Coffee, 33 oz or larger
$1 off 8-pk Bounty Paper Towels
$1.50 off (2) Dove Hair Care products

"Deal" of the week:
Buy 3 select items, get 20% off. Buy 4, get 30% and buy 5, get 50%
Glad Tall Kitchen Bags - $3.99
Quilted Northern Bath Tissue or Brawny Paper Towels - $3.99
$0.50/1 from 3/14 RP AND $1/1 printable
$2.49
Formula 409 - $2.99
Pine Sol - $2.50
Clorox Wipes - $2.79
Clorox Clean Up Spray - $2.50


No coupon needed:
$0.98/lb Whole Chicken Fryers
2/$1 Food Lion canned veggies
$2.49 5 lb bag of white potatoes
$0.99 Mangos

Matchups:
Post Cereals - BOGO @ No price listed
Use $1/2 from 2/28 SS Insert
Cheap?

Mueller's Pasta - $1
Use $1/2 from 1/3 SS
$0.50 each wyb 2 (If whole wheat is included)

Cambpell's Condensed Soups - $0.59
$0.25/3 from 2/28 SS
$0.51 each wyb 3

Ore-Ida Potatoes (fries) - B2G1 $2.39 each
there may be a $1/1 in the 3/21 SS but I couldn't find it
Use 2 of those
$0.93 each wyb 3

Birds Eye Steamfresh Lightly Sauced Vegetables - BOGO @ $2.69 ($1.34 each)
$0.35/1 from 3/21 SS or $2/4 tear pad
$0.99 or $0.85 each

Gatorade - $3/5
Use $0.50/1 from 1/10 RP
$1.17 (you can get the G2 for free at Harris Teeter with this coupon)

Quaker Fiber & Omega-3 Bars - $2
Use $0.55/1 from 1/24 RP
$1.45

Colgate Premium Toothpaste - $2.50
$1/1 from 3/7 SS
$1.50

Hot Pockets - $2
Use $0.50/1 from 1/31 RP
$1.50 (if side shots are included)
You can get these for very cheap at Harris Teeter this week with this coupon

Stouffer's Entrees - $1.88
Use $1/4 tear pad
$1.63 each wyb 4

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix - 2/$4
Use $0.75/2 from 2/7 SS
$1.63 each wyb 2

Prego Pasta Sauce - 2/$4
Use $0.50/2 from 2/7 SS
$1.75 each wyb 2 (if Heart Smart is included)

All Laundry Detergent 50 oz. - $3.99
Use $2/1 from 2/7 RP
$1.99

If you still have a $0.55/1 from the 2/7 P&G and are planning a Harris Teeter trip, be on the lookout for clearance. All of them were $2.99 at my store except one of the Sensitive skin ones that was on clearance for $1.99 which made it $0.34 after the coupon was tripled!
:)

If you're headed to Harris Teeter to grab your free Lysol toilet bowl cleaner, make sure you open that coupon booklet before leaving (if you aren't already using your 20 coupons tripled per day). There are a $0.75/1 Lysol Cling 2 in 1 and a $.50/1 Lysol Bathroom cleaner (scoring you another free bottle after it's tripled).
:)

Our Harris Teeter is closing next Tuesday, so today was my last shopping trip. I'm so upset. The only places left to shop are Food Lion, Walmart Supercenter (eww!) and Target. There are a couple of local grocery stores but they're clear across town but may have to break down and start going there. Anywho, on a happy note, it was a successful final trip. Here's what I got:
2 Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1 Lysol Kitchen Cleaner
1 Lysol Multi-purpose Cleaner
2 No Yolks Noodles
2 G2 Gatorade
1 Frenchs Mustard
1 Satin Care Shave Gel
6 Mahatma Yellow Rice
4.9 lbs Chicken Breast

Total before coupons/eVIC savings: $56.68
Total out of pocket: $8.51 (everything before adding the the chicken was only $0.70!)
85% Savings!
:)

Thanks to My Coupon Teacher, I'm able to bring you a bunch of freebies at Harris Teeter this week. It's triple coupon week! Check out her post for more freebies and deals on the cheap!
:)

Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner $1.44$
.50/1 or $.75/1 3/14 SS
Free

Lysol Cleaner All Purpose 4 In 1 $1.49
$.50/1 or
$.75/1 3/14 SS
Free

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1.34
$.50/1 or
.75/1 3/14 SS
Free

Country Crock Spread, 15 oz $1.20
$.30/1 3/7 RP
Free

Mahatma Rice Mixes $.89
$0.75/2 2/7 RP
Free

Frank’s Red Hot Sauce $1.25
$0.50/1 1/24 or 3/7 SS
Free

French’s Yellow Mustard, 14 oz, 2/$3
$0.50/1 1/24 SS
Free

Solo Cups, 30 ct, 2/$4
$.75/1 1/24 SS
Free

For a limited time, you can download The Dark Tide by Andrew Gross. It apparently comes with bonus material.

Remember, you don't have to use a Kindle to get this. They offer a free download for computers and mobile devices.
:)

iTunes on Facebook is offering a free download of each episode of 10 Things I Hate About You Season 1.
Direct link:
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=h...083&ref=mf
Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/iTunes?ref=nf

Thanks, Jaydepps!

Fill out a quick survey here to get a free Febreeze reed diffuser from Modern Mom Insiders.
:)

Aeropostale has BOGO T-shirts today. Check it out here.
:)

Happy Mailbox Monday everyone! Get a buncha free stuff in the mail? Wanna share? Link up your fun stuff at A Frugal Friend below.
:)




Reading Material
Forbes
Wine Spectator
Technology Review
Sound & Vision
Cosmo

Samples:
Tide w/Febreeze
Burt's Bees Toothpaste
Olay

Monies:
$10 Kmart rebate card from the Hershey Deal
$9.94 Schick Razor rebate

Coupons & Misc
Bring your own bag sticker
$1/1 Campbell's product
$/2 V8 Fusion
$1/1 Bare Naked

Giveaway Wins:
Handmade earrings from Soft N Shiny

What'd you get?

Bath & Body Works has Anti-bacterial hand soaps 4/$15 or 6/$20 online today. Free shipping on orders of $60 or more, just use code FREESHIP60 @ checkout.
:)

Click here to print a coupon good for one 40-44 oz drink when you buy a Freshside Grille Platter.
:)

Click here to enter.
:)

I usually wait until Monday to visit Target but I was out anyway this afternoon and decided to hit a few of the advertised deals early. I'll probably go back at some point this week once new clearance stuff has been marked down. Here's what I got:

10 Sobe Life Waters AND a $5 GC
1 Olay Body Quench Lotion
3 packs of Orbit Gum
Connect 4 (see this post for an advisory on that)
Purina Cat Chow

Subtotal: $37.36
Target & Coupon Savings: $22.34
Rollover GC: $3.58
Total out of pocket: $12.09
$7.79 MIR on Body Quench
$5 Target Gift Card back
$0.70 Money maker after all is said and done.

Note: Target let me use 5 of the $0.50/1 in addition to the 5 BOGO coupons for the Sobe deal, making it a $2.50 money maker after gift card.

If you're heading to Target and getting Connect 4 for free (see deal here), then make sure that the game rings up correctly. I didn't realize until I was on my way out of the store that it actually rang up at $14.99. Customer service was awesome and immediately credited the $8.39 back on my card but I almost missed it, so double check your receipt.
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Sign up at Shore Fitness Club and receive a free water bottle.
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Click http://www.freemanbeauty.com/redbook/>here to get your free travel size of Pssssst! Instant Spray Shampoo.
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Amazon has this ultimate edition on sale today for $16.99! If you want it, get it fast because you never know how long their deals will last.
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I've had my iTouch for around a year and a half now; I love it, and I don't even have any music on it! Not only can you surf the web, calculate grocery totals/coupons and check your e-mail, but you can also download some really awesome FREE apps that help with being frugal. Here are a few I've tried:

Balance - This is really just a checkbook. You put in your info and record each time you make a deposit or withdrawl. Since I've never been one to sit down and hand write all that out, this helps me keep up with my account a little better.

2Do Lite - This handly little app lets you organize your "to-dos" by home and work. Once you do that, you set the date by which it needs to be complete. When it's done, you can delete or put a cute little check mark by it. I like the check mark option because it makes me feel more accomplished, hehe.

Grocery Gadget Lite - Grocery Gadget lets you make your list but it's cooler than that. It has a list of bunches of things you can just add (or you can add your own) and once it's added, you can put in the price and/or any coupons you have for it just to make sure you don't forget to use them.

Budget Tool (lite) - Budget tool is pretty much self explanatory. It breaks down your expenses, advises you when any of them are a bit high and lets you see pie charts of your spending to help you keep it under control.

Kindle for iPhone - There are tons of free books for the Kindle, so they'll work on the app interface as well.

Cool Curlings Lite - This one doesn't have much to do with anything. I just think it's fun. I love Curling! hehe.
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Thanks to Dian over at Grocery Shop for Free, I've got a few Kroger matchups to share with you today. Check out her post for more awesome deals! Her Kroger doubles coupons up to $0.99 so make sure to check with yours to make sure they do the same thing.
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Buy 8 Participating Products, Mix Or Match, Get $4 Off Instantly At Checkout
Kellogg’s Cereals Select – Sale $2.27
$1/2 3/7 RP
$1.77 each Buy 2

Classico Pasta Sauce – Sale $1.49
B2 Save $1.50 on Fresh Beef 3/14 S
$0.74 each

Irish Spring Bar Soap 3 Pk – Sale $.99
$.50/1 3/14 S
FREE

Del Monte Tomatoes – Sale $.50
$1/4 2/7 RP
$.25 each wyb 4

A couple more super cheap items:
Dial Foaming Hand Wash– Sale $1.49
$.35/1 3/7 RP
$.44 each

Aquafresh Gel Flex or Deep Action Toothbrush – Sale $1.99
$1/1 1/3 RP
$.99 each

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On this lovely green day, Shelli over at Coupon Teacher has kindly provided some Harris Teeter Deals this week. Thanks a bunch! Check out below for highlights and visit her post for more!

Mission Flour Tortillas - 2/$3
$.75/1 3/7 SS
FREE if coupon will double

6 oz. Light or Regular Dannon Yogurt - 10/$3, limit 10 (non E-VIC price 10/$4)
$.60/6 3/14 SS
$0.18 each

Progresso Soup - BOGO @ $1.14-$1.34
$.50/2 3/7 SS
$0.14-$0.24 for both

Zesta Crackers - 1.99
$1/1 1/24 SS
$0.99

Sea Pak Popcorn Shrimp - $2.47
$1/1 3/7 RP
$1.47

Bertolli Dinner for 2 - 5.99
$1.50/1 3/14 RP
$4.49

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel - 3/$5
$.35/1, $.55/2 or $.75/3 3/7 SS
Price varies but all cheap!

The Food Lion Shoppers' Companion announced that Food Lion is lowering many of its prices starting tomorrow. It's no doubles but hopefully it'll help. As usual, remember your MVP card and you can check out the printables here.
The printables are:
$1/2 Hormel Cooked Ham
$1/2 Hunt's Manwich
$1/1 Luzianne Tea Bags
$1/2 Mt. Olive Pickles

Now...On to the deals:

Save $5 wyb 5 select products:
Kraft Shredded, Cubed or Chunked Cheese - $2.50
Kraft Singles - $2.29
$111 printable if deluxe slices are included
$1.29
Cracker Barrel Cheese - $4.69
Breakstone's Sour Cream - $1.99
Velveeta Cheese Loaf - $5.99
Jell-O Pudding Cups - $2.89
Let me know if you come up with any good deals with this and I'll get back if I can find any coupons to sweeten deal!

No Coupons Needed:
Celery -$0.99
Duncan Hines Cake Mix - $1
Bag of peeled carrotts - $1.49
Cantelopes - $1.79
1 lb. Strawberries - $2.50

Coupon Matchups:
Gatorade G2 Singles - $1
$0.50/1 from 1/10 RP
$0.50

Hamburger Helper - $0.88
$0.75/3 from 2/7 SS
$0.63 each wyb 3

Nestle Nesquick - $1
$0.35/1 tearpad (if you can locate one)
$0.65

Dean's Dips - 2/$3
$1/2 from 1/31 RP (I couldn't find it in mine, maybe I'm missing a page)
$1 each wyb 2

Kellogg's Cereals - BOGO @ no price listed
Either of the $1/2 from 3/7 RP
Cheap(ish)
(Catalina deal buy 3-4 and get free gallon of milk!)

Campbell's Chunky Soups - 2/$3
$0.50/2 from 2/7 SS
$1.25 each wyb 2

Oscar Mayer Stack Pack Bologna - BOGO @ $3.59
$1/2 from 3/7 SS
$1.30 each wyb 2

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls - 3/$5 or $1.67 each
$0.50/2 printable
$1.42 each wyb 2
(Catalina deal: Buy 4 Pillsbury refrigerated baked goods, receive $2 off next purchase)

Snuggle Fabric Softener - $2.99
$0.75/1 from 1/31 RP
$2.24

Brawny 6 Big Rolls Paper Towels - $5.99
$1/1 from 1/24 RP
$4.99

I didn't have a long time at Target, but I saw a few clearance items on the endcaps that might make for some decent deals. So far, most of this stuff is 15-30% off, so it'll probably go down.

Rimmel London Blush - $0.74
I couldn't find a coupon for this, but if you can it may be free/money maker!

Always Maxi 18 ct. - $2.66
Use $1/1 from 3/7 P&G Insert
$1.66

Thai Kitchen Singles - $1.38
Bigger servings - $1.48 (down from $2.04)
Use $1/1 printable from a couple weeks ago
$0.38-$0.48

Mac & Cheese - $0.83 (down from $1)

Kashi Heart to Heart Warm Cinnamon - $2.49
Buy 2 and use 2 $1.50/1 mailer + any of the B2G1 Target Printables
$2.98 for 2 cereals and whichever freebie your coupon offers (cereal, cereal bars, crackers, etc.)
These may go down before they're gone though, so I'm holding out for all of them free, hehe.

There are some new Glade printables up.
$1/1 Room Spray
$1.50/2 Candles
Buy a scented oil refill, get a free warmer
Click here to grab yours.
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This is so much fun! Wanna join up? Visit Supah's button above and start sticking!
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Today's theme: My last hour at work:

How was your day?
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It behooves me to announce that I've joined up at Smart Shopping 2009 as the Food Lion Stores author. Smart Shopping 2009 is site designed to teach new ones how to coupon as well as share really awesome deals with everyone. They specialize in free or super cheap deals. Stop by and share some love with everyone there if you've got a couple of minutes!
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So I'm sure you've seen the Target deals with Gillette and Venus Embrace Razors this week. Buy 2 @ $7 and get a $5 GC. With various coupons and after the Gift Card, they end up being like $2.50 each. Well, if you're doing that deal anyway and you get ROGUE magazine, grab the "Get a FREE Zest Bar (up to $5) when you buy any one Venus Embrace razor" coupon on your way up and grab some free soap with those razors!
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Happy Mailbox Monday and Ides of March! Though it shouldn't really be happy Ides of March. When I was a Latin student, we wore black on the Ides to "mourn" Caesar and get extra credit. I still keep up this tradition, hehe. Here's what I got this week. Wanna share? Join up below at A Frugal Friend!




Magazines:
Black Book
Town & Country
Travel + Leisure

Coupons & Savings:
$1/1 Post-It Durable Tabs
$10/1 Crest 3D White Professional Effects White Strips
$1/1 Crest 3D White Vivid/Advanced Vivid Paste

Samples:
Crest 3D White Strips
Post-It Durable Tabs

Misc:
HP Printer & Ink (paid with Amazon Gift Cards from surveys)
Belkin Surge Protector (paid with Amazon Gift Cards)
Microsoft Wireless Mouse (again, Amazon money)
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Didn't have a lot of time or see much at Target this week, but here's a couple of deals I came across.
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Kellogg's Products - 4/$10 & $5 GC wyb 4
Deal Scenario:
Buy 4 Frosted Mini Wheats and use 2 $1.50/2 printable
$0.67 each after Gift Card OR
Use 2 $1/2 from 3/7 RP
$0.75 each after Gift Card

Clorox Bleach - $1.67 each
Use $0.50/2 from 1/31 SS
$1.42 each wyb 2

Reeses Bagged Easter Candy - 3/$8
Use $2/3 from 3/14 SS
$2 each wyb 3

Venus Embrace Razors - $7 & $5 GC wyb 2
Use 2 $2/1 Venus Embrace from 3/7 P&G
$2.50 each after gift card

Register here to get a free sample of InkBGone (a $14.99 value according to their site).
It's supposed to get even Sharpie stains out.
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The friends and I made a road trip two hours south to Charlotte today. The destination, IKEA! I found some things to add to my closet stash, hehe.
The little throw pillows were only $2.99 each and I'm planning to get either a black or dark, neutral couch, so they'll go with most anything. Aren't they adorable?
Couldn't pass up the lamp shades either! Found a couple tiny lamps at Kmart a few months ago for about $3 each but so far no luck with shades. These were $7 each and the sunflowers are bright and funky. Didn't have a tool set and at $8 it's not a bad deal for a starter set. Finally, been looking for a bathroom scale. This one was only $5!
I spent about $35 total but in my opinion, money well spent. I have to take advantage of IKEA when I can get down there.
Almost bought a coffee table. Luckily it wouldn't fit in the car though so I saved myself a little money.
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This was $12 and something before coupons. After all the coupons and the $0.05 for my reusable bag, it was $.42 and I had a $5 Target Gift Card, so didn't pay anything out of pocket. :)
Got the Kashi Crackers from the Vocalpoint coupons and the Right Guard printable at coupons.com reset. Had the $1/1 Target from last week's P&G.
Not too much stuff but you can't beat free.
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That's right. It's Thrifty Thursday. If you saved a bunch of money this week or have a thrifty tip/post to share, check out link up at Coupon Teacher by clicking above.

Here are a few ways I've found to save money on entertainment.

1.Netflix - I've been a satisfied member of Netflix since 2004. Over the past few years, my subscription has fluctuated from 1 at a time to 3 at a time. With their new streaming options, however, I'm back to 1. For $8.99/month, I get one disc rental at a time and can watch unlimited streaming movies/tv shows online. If you have a roku, PS3, Xbox or computer you can select movies from their "Watch Instantly" tab.

2.Rebox/Blockbuster Codes - I've been using the free Redbox codes for a while and last week, our Sheetz got a Blockbuster Express machine! There's usually a code floating around somewhere on the internet to get you a free night's rental on new releases.

3.The Public Library - I rarely read a book/watch a movie more than once, so I've been using the public library a lot recently. They don't have everything, but it's not hard to find something entertaining to read and as time goes on, they get more dvds that you can keep out for a day or two.

4.Goodwill - Our Goodwill has a huge used super-cheap bookstore. If there's a book I do actually want to buy, I usually check here first (followed by Amazon and eBay). They get old LPs, CDs, Tapes and DVDs sometimes, too.

5.Streaming Sites - If you have a fast internet connection, there are tons of sites that provide streaming tv shows and movies. A few of my favorites are TV Shack, Hulu and TV Links. Between Netflix streaming and these sites, I'm not planning on having cable when I get my own place, just an internet connection.

How do you save money on entertainment?

Remember this deal from yesterday?

Kellogg's Cereals - 3/$5
Use $1/1 from 2/7 RP
$1.33 each wyb 3

Well, there's a Catalina deals going on with this from 3/19 through 4/10. Not sure the exact deal will stay the same, but sometimes they'll roll the prices over from week to week. Check it out:
Buy 3-4 Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Get Catalina good for 1 FREE Gallon of Milk
Buy 5-6 Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Get Catalina good for 2 FREE Gallons of Milk
Buy 7 or more Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Get Catalina good for 3 FREE Gallons of Milk
runs 3/19 – 4/10/10

Thanks Dian! Check out a more complete list of Catalinas at her page on Grocery Shop for Free!
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Dian over at Grocery Shop For Free has some great Kroger deals this week. Here are a few things you can get for under $1!

Gatorade G2 – Sale 10/$10
$.50/4 1/10 RP – Final FREE

Betty Crocker Warm Delights – Sale 2/$3
2/7 GM – Final $.50 each

Chex Mix – Sale 2/$3
$.50/1 printable – Final $.50 each

Progresso Soup – Sale 4/$5
$.50/2 2/7 GM – Final $.75 each Buy 2

Secret Deodorant – Sale $1.88
$.50/1 1/17 or 3/7 PG – Final $.88 each

Sun Laundry Detergent – Sale $1.99
$1/1 2/14 RP – Final $.99 each

Buy any Neutrogena Clinical product between now and April 30 and receive a $15 MIR. Form can be found here. In addition, you can download a $5 coupon here. My Target currently has a 2 piece set for $35.99 but there may be sales/deals with this product between now and the end of April, so keep a look out!

Thanks Slick Deals and eShopper!
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Shelly at Coupon Teacher has all the good Harris Teeter deals this week. Here are some highlights:

Kellogg's Cereal Deal:
Get up to $5 off Kellogg's Cereal, any variety 12 oz. or larger. Buy 3, get $3 off. Buy 4, get $4 off. Buy 5, get $5 off. All items must be purchased in same transaction with VIC card. Maximum $5 reward per transaction. Limit one reward per transaction.

Buy 2, get 3 Free: Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies $4.29 $.55/2 3/7 RP=$7.48 for 5

No Yolk Noodles - BOGO @ $1.14
$.75/1 2/21 SS
FREE

Chex Mix or Bugles - BOGO @ $1.37
Use 2 $.50/1 3/7 SS
Both FREE

Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup - 5/$3
$.40/4 1/3 SS
$0.40 each wyb 4

96 oz. Clorox - $1.47, limit 1
Use $.50/2 1/31 SS
$0.47

Visit Shelly's Post for more great deals this week.
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Congratulations #73, Laura who said, "I like their mini-chopper."
I sent you an e-mail. If Laura doesn't respond in 48 hours, I'll pick another winner.
Thanks to CSN Stores and everyone who entered and I hope to do another giveaway soon!

Not much going on at Food Lion this week, but these are some pretty good ones.

Limes - 5/$1

Ritz Crackers - BOGO @ $3.79
Use 2 $1/1 from 1/24 SS Insert
$0.90 each wyb 2

5 lb. bag of potatoes - $0.99

Dial Bar Soap - $2
Use $1/1 Printable
$1.00

Kellogg's Cereals - 3/$5
Use $1/1 from 2/7 RP
$1.33 each wyb 3

Quaker Instant Oatmeal - $2.50
Use $1/1 from 2/7 RP Insert
$1.50

Always Liners or Pads - $3
Use $1/1 from 3/7 P&G Insert
$2.00

Wisk Laundry Detergent - BOGO @ $6.29
Use 2 $1/1 from 1/31 RP
$2.14 each wyb 2

Freschetta Frozen Pizza - $5
$1/1 SS Insert
$4.00

I realized I didn't post an end of the month February post for Bookin' It. Wanna join and keep track of your reading in 2010? Just click on the link above and post the photo/link on your blog.

For the rest of February, I finished:


Living Dead in Dallas was fun. I'm moving slow on the series, but it's great for light reading and I'm starting to really like Sookie. She's definitely a character and I'm looking forward to the further adventures of the cocktail waitress.

Smart Women Finish Rich was invigorating and got me excited about saving and investing. We'll see how I'm able to put these principles into practice, but it set me in the right direction anyway.

The Breast is Philip Roth. It's basically his twisted version of Kafka's Metamorphosis. Despite his tendency to act like a 14 year old boy, the main character, David Kapesh, is growing on me. I think there's a lot of Roth in him and I'm going to try and read the second book.

March is starting a bit slow but I hope to finish strong. What have you been reading?

This page has many free kindle book downloads. Be quick, however, sometimes they can change in the blink of an eye!

Yay! I've reached a milestone this evening. 50 of you guys now follow my blog and I just wanted to say a quick

Visit GadgetGobble to enter for a chance to win!
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Happy Mailbox Monday!
Can't believe another week has gone by. Had a very successful week this go 'round. A few of these are from last week because I put them in a different place, silly me. To join and share all your freebies, visit A Frugal Friend's blog!
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Magazines:
Forbes/Forbes Life (bonus issue)
Cruise Travel

Samples:
Yogi Tea
Purex 3 in 1 Dryer Sheets
Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons
Kashi cereal x 2 (thanks Vocalpoint)
Cream of Wheat
Fekkai Sampoo/Conditioner

Coupons:
Free Box/ 4 $1.50/1 Kashi Cereal x2
Free YoCrunch
Pillsbury Savings book
P&G Coupon Book
McDonald's Coupon book

Giveaway Wins:
Card set from Boutique Julie

Monies:
$50 Visa Gift Card from a study I was part of in January.

What did you get for free this week?

Click here to download a $1/2 Scotch-Brite Greener Clean Products. Can't wait to try that recycled scrubbie that goes in the dish washer!
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Our store unfortunately doesn't ever double coupons, but there are a few okay deals to be had despite that. Here goes:

Spend $20 in select products, get a $5 coupon. Spend $30 in those same products and get a $10 coupon. (The fine print says this is before tax and "other discounts" so I assume that means coupons).

Right Guard Total - 2/$5
Use 2 $2/2 printable from a couple weeks ago
$1.50 each
Note: If you haven't used the printables and they have the trial size, that counts toward the $20 or $30.

Renuzit Pearl Scents - $2.79
Use $1/1 printable
$1.79

Dial 8-bar or 16-19 oz. body was - 2/$7
Use 2 $1/1 printable
$2.50 each

Quilted Northern 6 mega rolls - $4.99
$1/1 from 1/26 RP Insert
$3.99

Angel Soft 12 double or 24 regular rolls - $5.49
Use $0.50/1 from 2/14 RP Insert
$4.99

Sparkle 8 Roll Paper Towels - $5.49
Use $0.50/1 from 2/14 RP Insert
$4.99

This offer is also good on any size, scent or variety of these brands: Dial, Brawny, Purex, Quilted Northern, Renuzit, Dixie, Right Guard, Sparkle, Soft Scrub, Angel Soft, Tone, Coast, Zout, Vanity Fair.

Other deals:

Crest Premium or gel toothpaste - Double Rewards, $2.79
Use $0.75/1 from 3/7 P&G Insert
$2.04

Pantene Products - Double Rewards, 3/$11 (or 3.67 each)
Use $3/2 from 3/7 P&G Insert
$2.17 each

Old Spice Deodorant - Double Rewards, $3.79
Use 2 Free fresh collection deodorant wyb body wash or deodorant AND
$1/2 Old Spice deodorant both from 3/7 P&G Insert
$6.58 for all four items

If you transfer four prescriptions, you can get a $100 Gift Card and you get $10 with the purchase of a new prescription.

Tomorrow night is one of my favorites of the year, OSCAR NIGHT! Unfortunately, I'll be at work. That will not stop me from checking updates on IMDB every five or ten minutes, however, hehe. Though I'm not the best at picking winners (I tend to be a bit biased), here go my picks and we'll see how it goes.

Best Picture - The Hurt Locker
Yes, Avatar broke all the records and it was visually stunning and bits of the story were original; however, the storyline has been done before, the acting was just fine and the script wasn't the best I've seen. That said, I really liked Avatar.

Best Actor in a Leading Role - Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Haven't gotten to see this movie yet, but from what I've heard, he's due.

Best Actress in a Leading Role - Sandra Bullock
She and Streep tied at the Golden Globes but I think this year is one of the few Bullock will get.

Best Supporting Actor - Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds.
Great movie. Great role. Great actor.

Best Supporting Actress - Mo'Nique for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
No way I could ever sit through this movie b/c of the content, but I hear she was absolutely phenomenal.

Directing - James Cameron, Avatar
It was brilliantly directed even if it's not best picture material.

Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - The Hurt Locker
It's tough to choose between that one and Inglourious Basterds.

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published - Up In The Air.
Not 100% on that one, just picked it because I loved it!

Best Achievement in Cinematography - Avatar.
Again. Pretty movie.

Best Achievement in Editing - Inglourious Basterds
Avatar has as good or better shot at this, just love the flow of Basterds.

Best Achievement in Art Direction - Rick Carter, Robert Stromberg, Kim Sinclair, Avatar

Best Achievement in Costume Design - Catherine Leterrier, Coco avant Chanel

Best Achievement in Makeup - Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow, Star Trek

Best Animated Feature Film of the Year - Up

Best Original Score - Michael Giacchino, Up

Best Original Song - T-Bone Burnett, Ryan Bingham("The Weary Kind"), Crazy Heart

Best Achievement in Sound Mixing - Michael Minkler, Tony Lamberti, Mark Ulano, Inglourious Basterds
Shot in the dark on that guess.

Best Achievement in Sound Editing - Michael Silvers, Tom Myers, Up
Again. Blind guess.

Best Achievement in Visual Effects - Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andy Jones, Avatar

Best Foreign Language Film of the Year - Un prophète (France)
Really want to see this one. Blind guess 'cause I haven't gotten to see any of the foreign film nominees yet.

Not going to wager guesses on documentaries or shorts because I haven't heard of most of them.

Happy Oscar night!
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