Free YoPlus Yogurt with Dannon Activia UPC

Do you have a package of Dannon Activia in the refrigerator? You can mail in the UPC code, the purchase receipt and a rebate form to get a coupon for a free package of Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt. This offer expires on 12/31/09. Visit YoPlus.com for details.

Red Plum Coupons Back in the Washington Post

Back in February, Red Plum coupon inserts disappeared from the Washington Post Sunday paper and they started coming in the mail instead. Last week the Red Plum inserts reappeared in my Post. I did some research on redplum.com and it looks like there will be no more Red Plum inserts coming in the mail in my area. Go here to find out where to get Red Plum coupons in your area.

Saving Money at Disney World

My family made a trip to Disney World for vacation a few weeks ago. I thought I would compile a list here to share the frugal tips that worked for us.

Food
1. All counter service restaurants will give you free large glasses of ice water if you ask. At lunch time, we ordered 2 sodas for my husband and I and 4 glasses of ice water. I brought along Crystal Light To Go packets and made lemonade for the kids. We used the 2 extra cups to refill our water bottles.

2. If your kids love their PB&Js, then pack their lunch and bring it to the parks. My kiddos would rather have a packed lunch of their favorites than the expensive purchased lunch.

3. Bring your own breakfast or split large meals. My kids ate bagels with jelly, a juice box and applesauce or fruit bowl (all of which we brought with us to the resort) every morning. My husband and I split a breakfast sandwich or omelet from the food court. The portions were too large for us to each order a separate breakfast.

4. Where did we get the food to do 2 & 3? We stopped at the grocery store on the way to our resort. We purchased peanut butter, jelly, bread, bagels, Diet Coke, juice boxes and bottled water for $30. I also had packed in our suitcase applesauce, fruit bowls, goldfish, pretzels and a few more snacks. We saved at least $225 by doing this.

5. I ordered off the kids menu from counter service restaurants when I wasn't too hungry. Food portions are large at most counter service restaurants.

6. Research menus before your trip at allears.net. You will know ahead of time which restaurants serve food you enjoy and which restaurants you can afford!

7. Bring bottled water with you to the park. We brought 1 per person. Then refill it with cold water throughout the day. (see #1)

Souvenirs
1. Do not go into the gift shops if you can avoid them! I really wanted a $6 Mickey Mouse Kooky pen but I stayed strong. I just kept reminding myself that I didn't really NEED a $6 pen. You can't always avoid the gift shops since attractions sometimes exit through them.

2. Make your kids spend their own money on souvenirs. Once it's gone, it's gone. Or in our case, the kid decides the souvenirs aren't worth the money.

3. Buy some souvenirs before you arrive. I purchased these fan bottles at Walmart for $6 each. They were for sale at the parks for $16 each. Trust me- in Florida in July you will want one of these. My husband used it just as much as the kids. We purchased autograph books at the World but we brought our own Sharpies so we didn't need to buy $6 pens (see #1)!

General Tips
1. Book your vacation through a travel agent knowledgeable about Disney World or do research on vacation deals and discount codes to find the best deals. Hotels and park admission are the bulk of your expenses, so be diligent about researching a good price. Also if you are flexible with travel dates, check the calendar for peak, holiday, regular and value season times. Mousesavers.com is a good place to start.

2. Find free things to do. My kids loved playing in the fountains that squirt out of the sidewalks in Downtown Disney. The Lego Imagination Center also has bins of Legos outside for kids to enjoy. At Epcot, make the (free) masks and collect all the mask decorations from the Kidcot Stops in the World Showcase.

3. If you are renting a stroller, buy multi-day rentals to save a few dollars a day. We purchased the rentals two days at a time instead of all at once just in case we decided we didn't need a stroller one day.

4. Do your best to pack everything you will need during your stay. How much does sunscreen cost at a Disney gift shop? $13

Super Fresh Deals 8/7 - 8/13

Is it just me or are the deals at Super Fresh this week disappointing? I am just not seeing much going on with good coupon matchups.

My Super Fresh ad contains store coupons that are valid with a $15 additional purchase instead of the usual 4 day sales items. It seems these coupons vary by region so your coupons may not be the same as mine.

There are also a few Bonus Buck offers this week:
Buy $40 of select Nestle items, get $10 Bonus Bucks.
Buy $15 in select Kraft items, get $3 Bonus Bucks.
Buy $20 of select Johnston & Johnston items and get $5 Bonus Bucks.

You can find the full Super Fresh ad here. Prices and coupons can vary by region. This list is taken from a Maryland sale ad. See the Super Fresh coupon policy here. Super Fresh now accepts competitor's coupons. See the competitor coupon policy here.

In Ad Coupon Deals (All require $15 additional purchase):

Sierra Ranch Premium Burgers $4.99

Scott 20 Roll or Cottonelle 24 Roll Bath Tissue $8.99

Tropicana OJ 89 oz $2.49 (Limit 2)

Bumble Bee Solid White Tuna $.69 (Limit 4)


Deals Good Without Store Coupon:

Smucker's Spoonable Toppings $1.50
- $.55 off Smuckers Toppings (5/17 RP) = $.40
- $1 off Smuckers Toppings (5/17 RP) = $.50

America's Choice Chicken Breast or Whole Fryer $.99 per lb.

America's Choice Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs or Combo Pack $.99 per lb.

93% Lean Ground Beef $1.99

Coca-Cola 12 Pack 5 for $12 (Limit 1 offer) with additional $15 purchase

Colgate Total, Total Advanced or Max Fresh Toothpaste $1.49
- $.75 off Colgate Max White, Max Fresh, Total, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger (7/26 SS) = FREE
- $.50 off Colgate Max White, Max Fresh, Total, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger (7/26 SS) = $.49

Kellogg's Cereal Assorted Varieties $2
- $1 off 2 Kellogg's Cereals (8/2 KB) = 2 for $3

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta $1
- $.35 off 3 Chef Boyardee (8/2 SS) = 3 for $2.30 ($.77 each)


Am I missing some deals this week? Leave a comment and let me know!

Upromise eCoupons

If you are a Upromise member, have you tried their eCoupons yet?

eCoupons are different from traditional coupons because you don't get the savings off of your grocery bill. Instead, the savings are deposited into your Upromise account. The great thing is that you can use a manufacturer's coupon on the item in the store and still get the eCoupon savings in your Upromise account.

The eCoupons only work with purchases from certain stores. I am excited because Super Fresh was recently added as one of the stores! Other stores in my local area that are part of the eCoupon program include CVS, Giant, Food Lion, Safeway, Shoppers Food Warehouse and Harris Teeter.

In order to participate, you must log in to your Upromise account each month and activate the coupons you want. (I activate them all.) Then if you buy the item at a participating store, the savings are deposited into your account.

If you are not a Upromise member, I highly recommend that you join- even if you are not saving for college. Anyone can join and you don't need to use the money earned to pay for college. You can have your earnings deposited into a participating 529 college savings plan, you can use it to pay down a student loan from Sallie Mae, or you can request your earnings as a check and use them for whatever you please! It is easy to join and requires little mantenance after you register your store loyalty cards and credit cards.

Super Fresh Deals 7/31 - 8/6

Sorry for being a bit late with the deals this week!

My Super Fresh ad contains store coupons that are valid with a $15 additional purchase instead of the usual 4 day sales items. It seems these coupons vary by region so your coupons may not be the same as mine.

There are also a few Bonus Buck offers this week:
Buy $15 and get $3 on Hood dairy items.
Buy $20 and get $7 on P&G Heath & Beauty items.
Buy $40 and get $10 on P&G Household items.

You can find the full Super Fresh ad here. Prices and coupons can vary by region. This list is taken from a Maryland sale ad. See the Super Fresh coupon policy here. Super Fresh now accepts competitor's coupons. See the competitor coupon policy here.

In Ad Coupon Deals (All require $15 additional purchase):

85% Lean Ground Beef $1.68 per lb.

White Potatoes 5 lbs. $1.88 (Limit 1)

Bounty 8 Giant Roll Towels $7.99 (Limit 1)

Turkey Hill Ice Cream $1.79 (Limit 2)

America's Choice Butter $.99 (Limit 2)

Deals Good All Week:

General Mills Cereals, Assorted Varieties 4 for $6 (Must buy 4/Limit 4 offers)
- $1 off 2 General Mills Cereals (7/19 SS) = 4 for $5 (or use 2 coupons to get 4 for $4)
- $1 off 3 General Mills Cereals (6/28 SS) = 4 for $5

Tide Laundry Detergent $10.99
- $1 off Tide (8/2PG) = $9.99

America's Choice Apple Sauce 6 pk. $1.50

Pepsi 12 packs 4 for $10 with additional $15 purchase (Must buy 4 and 1 must be diet)

Nutri Grain Bars $1.99
- $1 off 2 Nutri Grain Bars (8/2 KB) = $2.98 for 2 ($1.49 each)

Hunt's Ketchup $1
- $.20 off Hunt's Ketchup (6/21 SS) = $.60

Newman's Own Salad Dressing $2
- $.75 off Newman's Own Salad Dressing or Marinade (7/12 RP) = $.50

Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats $2
- $1 off 2 Rice Krispie Treats (8/2 KB) = $3 for 2

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks $2
- $1 off 2 Fruit Snacks (8/2 KB) = $3 for 2

Borden Singles $2
- $1 off Borden Singles (6/28 SS) = $1

Edge Shave Gel $2
- $.75 off Edge Shave Gel (8/2 SS) = $.50

Leave a comment if you found a deal or match up I missed!

No Super Fresh Match Ups This Week

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I am on vacation this week so I won't be posting a list of Super Fresh deals. I will be back next week!