About Me

I'm a Utah mom, just trying to make ends meet. Several years ago, I was introduced to a new way of couponing. I've been addicted ever since. I have a hard time paying full price for anything anymore.

I love couponing so much, I decided to become a teacher for Grocery Smarts.

I teach free classes and show you how to get everything you need at the grocery store and still leave $$$ in your pocket. I'll also teach you the best ways to get and organize your coupons. The best part of the class is when I show you how to match your current coupons up with the current local sales - getting the most bang for your buck!


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July 27, 2010

Smith's coupon links - big sale tomorrow!

As promised here are a few lists that you can start going through to find the great deals at Smiths. Remember the sale starts tomorrow at 6:00 am and runs through the 31st.

Bargain Divas

Freebies2Deals

Grocery Smarts - grocery list

Pinching Your Pennies blog

PYP blog #2

Thanks to all the people behind these lists who worked hard to match up some great deals for us :0)

Remember if you score a great deal send me the details or a picture - I'd love to feature it in a blog!

July 24, 2010

Smith's is really coming on board :)


If you haven't already heard - Smith's is doing another double coupon event. It will run from 7/28 (6:00 am) to 7/31 (midnight). If you haven't participated in their double coupon days, you'll certainly want to. You are maximizing your coupon buying power and getting sooo much more for less $$.

So here's how it will work: Any coupon you bring in that is less than $1.00 will have its value brought up to $1.00.

So a coupon worth $.10 = $1.00

$.25 = $1.00

$.55 = $1.00

$.75 = $1.00

The shopping lists have not come out yet so matchups are still a bit of a mystery. In the meantime, one of my favorite things to do is use the Grocery Smarts alphabetical list of coupons and do a quick review of the things I need to fill in my pantry and clip those coupons. This list is very handy when stores do this kind of sale.

So stay tuned........I'm sure I'll be posting those matchups lists soon! I'm loving Smith's more and more :0)


July 23, 2010

Randomness....

Do you ever find yourself in a blogger funk? I think I've been there for a while. I guess we've just had too much fun this summer and blogging has really taken a backseat.

I'm dedicating today's blog to "stuff." It's a bunch of odds and ends, things I've liked and deals to be had.
1 - The first place I'm going to send you is to the Instant Win Games on Hip2Save's blog. I'm surprised at how many Instant Win games are out right now. So if you like this kind of stuff - give it a whirl.

2 - HouseParty - Have you heard of this site? It's so fun. You go to the website, sign up, apply to host a party and when you're selected you host the party, invite friends, neighbors, family - whomever. A few weeks before, HouseParty will send you a box full of goodies, samples, handouts, giveaways and coupons. Now you just need to send the invites and have the party revolving around the items you got. Prior to your party, the website has a lot of great ideas and support to help you along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Go sign up today :)
3 - Bountiful Baskets Co-op - If you haven't tried out a co-op you ought to. Where else can you get between 30 and 40lbs of fruits and veggies for $15? Usually you get about 6 or 7 varieties of fruits and veggies. Check out these previous links for more details. Currently ordering takes place on Monday nights starting at 8:00 pm and goes through Tuesday at midnight, with pickup the following Saturday morning.
4 - SwagBucks - Okay, we all use one search engine or another. Take advantage of using Swagbucks - especially on Fridays (the odds of winning bigger swagbucks and more often happen on Fridays). When you use this search engine to find things you start accumulating points that can be turned into prizes. Sign up today and start getting points towards great prizes!


5 - For Your Kitchen - I stumbled into this cute little Kitchen store a couple of months ago. It's family owned and run and they have some great stuff there. I signed my kids up for a kids class and I recently took a breadmaking class from them as well. Plus - they are an authorized Bosch store. Let me tell you - after taking that breadmaking class, it makes me wish I had a Bosch. I will be sending my hubby there for my birthday and Christmas though ;0) If you love cooking and need a kitchen tool or want to take a cooking class check out For Your Kitchen (they have some really good classes coming up). You can also catch up to them on Facebook to hear about their latest sales and helpful kitchen tips.

So that's it for now. I'm still teaching couponing classes if you're interested in hosting one. I can teach you how to save between 40% and 60% off of every grocery shopping trip. After taking the summer off - I'm starting to book again. Contact me at callmestacy@yahoo.com or 801-589-3946 to schedule your class.








July 15, 2010

Target and Couponing

Okay ~ let's face it, Target has some really cool things (most of the time). I like Target stuff a lot, but I've always thought it was a little expensive. About a year ago (maybe longer), I started hearing the buzz about Target Coupons and that you could use a Target Coupon with a manufacturer coupon. Hmmmm.....that sounds like a pretty good deal if you ask me. There's some real savings to be had when you combine the two. You can check out the latest Target coupons here and.....if you're really looking for some great match-ups check out Totally Target's blog. She's put some great buys and freebies together making sure you get the most bang for your buck (you'll want to scroll through some of her entries - not all of them are Target related)!

July 14, 2010

Smith's Mega Sale

So have you checked out your Smith's ad this week? It's a good one! There's lots of deals to be had. Check out the Grocery Smarts list for all the 4 and 5 star deals.

You can also use the Pinching Your Pennies blog for even more deals and discounts.

There are several other blogs out there that have put some great deals together as well. Utah Deal Diva has some great deal scenario's out there already.

Watch the side bar (my friends blogs) as they come up with even more deals to be found at Smith's this week.

Oh, and don't forget to add your online coupons through Shortcuts and Cellfire. Make sure to add these online coupons about 2 hours prior to your shopping trip.

I'd love to hear about the deals you got! Send me a picture or a note :) callmestacy@yahoo.com

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

July 1, 2010

Win a Year's Supply of Honey Nut Cheerios


We love Honey Nut Cheerios at our house. Click on this link to get started. It's fun game. Hope you win. If you do - let me know! Good Luck :0)

~Thanks PYP!

June 26, 2010

Winco in Roy opens Monday, June 28th 9:00 am

I'm so excited to finally have a Winco within a decent driving distance from where I live.

The ad in the mail says that the Midvale, West Valley, Ogden and Orem stores will also be honoring the following offers:

(Remember they are open 24 hours and they don't take credit cards)

Assorted 12 pk Shasta $.98 (limit 2)

Del Monte Spaghetti Sauce $.48 (26.5 oz, limit 2)

Hunts Ketchup $.78 (35 oz, limit 1)

Lay's Potato Chips $.98 (to 11 oz, limit 2)

Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna $.28 (5 oz, water or oil, limit 3)

Bar S Meat Franks $.28 (12 oz, limit 2)

Van Camp's Pork and Beans $.28 (15 oz, limit 3)

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese $.38 (7.25 oz, limit 3)

American Falls Water $1.98 (24 - .5 oz ltr, limit 1)

Cottonelle Bath Tissue $2.98 (12 pk double rolls, limit 1)

**coupons expire 7/4/10

The ad also has the following on sale:

Variety Pack Muffins $.1.98 (6 pk)

All varieties cookies $2.98 (36 ct)

Bulk sunflower seeds $.58/lb (salted or raw)

Bulk assorted wrapped candy $.98/lb

Frozen Tilapia Fillets $1.98 (16 oz pkg)

Cold Water Lobster Tails $3.98 ea (previously frozen 3-4 oz)

American Licorice Red Vines $5.98 (240 ct jar)

CornNuts $1.98 (variety pk, 12 ct)

Emerald Harmony Original Trail Mix $3.48 (2lb)

White Rain Shampoo/Conditioner/Body Wash $.78 (12-18 oz)

Corn on the Cob $.10 ea (limit 8)

Seedless Watermelon $1.98 ea (limit 1)

Beef Rib Eye Steak $2.98/lb (family pk, limit 2)

Foster Farms Fresh Chicken Hind Quarters $.48 (jumbo tray pack, limit 2)

Big Cut Co-Jack Cheese $1.98/lb

Deli sliced Hormel Virginia Ham $2.98/lb

Deli sliced Jennie-O Pepper Turkey Breast $2.98/lb

Hope to see you there!

June 17, 2010

Multi Neighbor Garage Sale - Syracuse


So, I've needed to do this for quite sometime. I have more unwanted "stuff" in my house than I realized, so my neighbors and I are having a garage sale!!!! You get more bang for your buck this way!


Calling all Garage Sale Enthusiasts........

Date: Saturday, June 19th

Time: 8am to noon

Location: 2320 W 1825 S cul-de-sac, Syracuse, UT (we're located just south of the Syracuse Walmart off of 1700 S)

Key items at this sale:

Duffle bags (variety of sizes), books, futon + mattress, bikes, plus size maternity clothes, a power wheels truck and a variety of other odds and ends.

I will also be selling newspaper subscriptions (any in the state). If you're interested in getting the best deal in town on the SL Trib or D News, stop by and get your subscription started ($39/yr).

Hopefully I'll see you bright and early on Saturday morning!


June 13, 2010

Kids Cooking Classes - For Your Kitchen

So are you looking for some fun things to do with your kids yet? I took 2 of my kids to For Your Kitchen yesterday (they are located at the Newgate Mall in Ogden, UT). Once a month they offer a kids cooking class (usually on a Saturday afternoon). They highlight different cuisines. My kids did Hawaiian cooking yesterday. The class ran about 2 hours, so it gave me some great shopping time without the kids :) They made Teriyaki meatballs with rice, a Macadamia Pie and an Hawaiian Donut. My kids enjoyed the class - especially eating what they made. Other kids classes that are coming up are: Italian, Korean and Greek.

For Your Kitchen, also offers a variety of other classes for adults like: Bread Basics, Cake Decorating, Dehydrating, Date Night cooking (for you and your spouse/date) and Gourmet Pizza. For a full list of classes, dates, times and registration, click here. You may also call 800-919-1175 for more information.

I would have normally said this was a great way to beat the heat, but it was pouring rain - either way, it was fun and my kids enjoyed the hands on cooking experience!

June 10, 2010

Newspaper prices - still the right price

I know - I sound like a broken record, but I have really good intentions. The Salt Lake Papers have extended their great price. I was sure it would end early this week, but it hasn't. If you're still debating on whether to get the paper or not, this is the best time to order.

I teach free couponing classes and can show you how to save between 40% and 60% (sometimes even more) every shopping trip.

Give me a call - I can set you up with this spectacular deal $39 for a whole year of Sunday papers (also includes Friday, Saturday and e-edition). This is $.75 a week (new subscriptions only).

I turn in my orders in on Friday evenings and your subscription will start the following weekend. 801.589.3946 - Call today to start getting your papers next week!

June 6, 2010

Newspaper deal is almost gone....

Wow - you put the newspaper on sale and you get a response! I'm so glad that many of you have been able to "cash in" on this great deal! So many of us rely on coupons just to make ends meet (at least I do).

I mentioned before that we don't have an end date on this newspaper sale, but I know it won't last. I'm waiting to hear word (tomorrow) if we've run out of time.

Remember if you want the best deal I've seen in several years on the Salt Lake Tribune or the Deseret News - now is the time to act!

These papers can be delivered throughout most of Utah and because they are the biggest papers in the state they also come with added coupons several times a year (a benefit that other newspapers don't get).

It's only $.75 a week, for one year. That makes it $39 for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday papers along with the e-edtion. Trust me, in one to two shopping trip (using coupons) you will make up the cost ($39) of your year long subscription. This is a valuable offer and you don't want to miss out.

Call me if you'd like to pick up the Salt Lake Tribune or Deseret News - 801-589-3946.

June 3, 2010

Want a newspaper deal that includes prices from 2 years ago?

You don't want to miss this great newspaper deal! Honestly, I haven't seen these prices in over 2 years (back when I originally started getting the papers). So here's the deal:

This is for the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News only.

You get the weekend edition (Friday, Saturday and Sunday and the e-edition for the rest of the week). Price ~ $39, for 52 weeks (ONE WHOLE YEAR) ~ Total = $.75 per week!!!!!

You can't beat this price. You can't even pick up a newspaper at your local convenience store or Walmart for this price. This is for new subscriptions only.

If you've been thinking of ordering to get those additional coupons this is the best offer you can get. If you want to place your order, please contact me ASAP. I'm not sure when this sale will end, it could be any day at any time (we're at the mercy of the newspapers).

You can email me at callmestacy@yahoo.com or call me at 801-589-3946. I hope to hear from you soon :0) Hurry before it's GOING, GOING, ALMOST GONE!

May 28, 2010

Some mail days are better than others....

So this is what I got in the mail today. I don't know what it is, but I love to get stuff in the mail!!! I guess it's the up side to getting bills :(

Here's what I got today. Granted this isn't a huge haul, but it's always fun to see what kinds of things you can get. I think the best part is actually getting the good coupons that go with the samples.


Today brought me:

A trial size, Pantene shampoo and conditioner, plus 4 coupons

A trial size, Dove deodrant/antiperspirant

A trial size, Lever bar of soap

A coupon for a free Butterfinger candy bar

So what do I do with all this stuff???? Well recently, I was trying to finish up putting 3 additional 72 hours kits together and some of this stuff would work great it one of those. It's also nice to be able to grab these trial size things for quick trips. I keep a container of this kind of stuff in my hall closet for those times when I need it.

As for the Butterfinger ~ hmmmm....I'm still deciding whether it's my treat or a treat for the prize bag I use when my kids have done extra chores around the house. Either way, all this stuff is fun and useful. I just wanted to share what it's like to get more samples and freebies in the mail than it is to get bills!

May 24, 2010

Summer Movie Programs

With Summer right around the corner, I'm sure we'll all be looking for cheap and cool places to hang out!

Here's a link to the Cinemark Summer Movie Program.

I went by the Syracuse 6 theaters over the weekend and picked up a form with their movies. (They usually post their summer movies online, but I haven't seen them yet, so here's a quick run down).

Week 1 Tale of Despereaux (Jun 7-10)

Week 2 Monsters vs. Aliens (Jun 14-17)

Week 3 Water Horse (Jun 21-24)

Week 4 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (Jun 28-Jul 1)

Week 5 Shrek the Third (Jul 5-8)

Week 6 Aliens in the Attic (Jul 12-15)

Week 7 Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Jul 19-22)

Week 8 Shorts (Jul 26-29)

Week 9 The Tooth Fairy (Aug 2-5)

Week 10 How to Train Your Dragon (Aug 9-12)

***Show times will be at 10:00 am and 12:10 pm. Purchase the punch passes for $12.00 and $6.00 will go directly to support your school and the PTA. Kids will also recieve a dollar off concessions. All movies will be G or PG. (The form, I picked up said it would be going home with kids at school - otherwise you can pick one up at the theaters). If you don't buy a punch pass, all movies above will be $2.00 per ticket at the box office.***

May 18, 2010

Cyndi took advantage of Smith's Double coupons!

I recently taught a Grocery Smarts, couponing class at Cyndi's house. I'm so excited for her! She had her coupons in hand and went shopping on Monday (yesterday) and really cashed in. Look at what she got for $43.00! Cyndi paid about $.57 per item and there were 76 items. Before the double coupons were factored in her total was about $150!

She even did better than me! I spent $42.xx, but my original bill was $111.xx.

Congratulations Cyndi!

If you'd like to learn how to save between 40% and 60% (and sometimes more - see above) on every grocery trip I can teach you how. It's a free class - you can email me at callmestacy@yahoo.com or call me at 801-589-3946.

May 10, 2010

Free kids glasses at Target Optical


Not only did we jump into braces recently, but we also needed glasses for my daughter. We actually got a really good deal on her glasses at the place we got her original pair, but I saw today on Pinching Your Pennies that you can get a free pair of glasses from Target Optical.

A couple of weeks ago, my daughter took a tumble at recess and managed to scratch her glasses pretty good. I got to thinking that a second pair of glasses would be a really good thing right now! So here's the deal :)


  • 1 pair per househould per year (ages 5-12)

  • you need a valid prescription (or you can pay for an exam at Target)

  • only a select variety available and you can also purchase an additional $25 extended warranty

  • you also need to call your local Target to make an appt.

So if you find yourself in the same boat - check out Target Optical for a free pair :)

~Thanks PYP!




Kraft - Delicious Summer Savings (free samples)


Did you already get your FREE Kraft sample pack? Hurry the free sample packs end soon! Kraft was having problems with their site, but things seem to be back to normal. Click here to sign up! The offer says it goes through today 5/10/10, but they may extend that date one more day due to the problems. Either way, I wouldn't wait!




May 3, 2010

Face Book Nabisco coupon - today only!


Click here, then on the Milk and cookies tab to get your coupon! Redeem by May 21st!












$1.00 of Wendy's New Spicy Chipotle Chicken


Mmmm....I like Wendy's. I was excited to see a new coupon in my email this morning. Click here for that coupon and head over to Wendy's to try out this new tasty treat!


April 29, 2010

The Ogden and Orem Winco's are opening Monday, May 3rd @ 9:00 am

I just saw this posted on Facebook. So if any of you live in these area's watch for the ad to come in your mail. They have it posted on Facebook, but I can't read it or enlarge it enough to read all of what's on it. It does say that this sale will also be good at both of the other (West Valley and Midvale) stores as well (May 3 - May 9).

Here's what I can see on the FB ad though:

Strawberries $2.98, 4lb container, limit 1

10 lb bag russet potatoes $.68, 10lb bag, limit 1, (U.S. No. 1)

Variety pack muffins $1.98, 6 pk

Large gourmet cookies $2.98, 18 ct. all varieties

Bulk pinto beans $.48/lb

Bulk raw almonds $1.98/lb, 4lb container

Planters peanuts $1.78, 16oz dry roasted, regular or unsalted

White Rain shampoo or conditioner $.78, 18 oz

Chex Mix traditional snack mix, Gardettos or Bugles $.98, 7.5 - 0.75 oz

Raw shell on shrimp $3.48, 31-40ct, previously frozen, 2lb bag $6.76 ea

Big cut Co-Jack cheese $1.98/lb

Circle T Boneless Beef Tenderloin $2.98/lb, whole in the bag, limit 2

Deli, Virginia Ham, Turkey Breast or Roast Beef $1.98/lb

Foster Farms Whole Bag Fryers $.68/lg, Twin bags, limit 2 twin bags

Wild Pacific Salmon Fillets $3.98, 1.5lb pkg

(these aren't the specials for the Grand Opening, but this must be what's on sale for that week).

I'm excited to try shopping at Winco for the first time! Wish me luck :)


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