Some Walmart Black Friday Deals!

They may as well call it Black Thursday. Joining a slew of other national retailers, Wal-Mart said it too will open its doors nationwide on Thanksgiving night.

Not to be one-upped by Target, which recently announced it would open at midnight on Black Friday, Wal-Mart said it will kick off its Black Friday deals at 10 p.m. on Thursday.

"Our customers told us they would rather stay up late to shop than get up early, so we're going to hold special events on Thanksgiving and Black Friday," Duncan Mac Naughton, Wal-Mart's chief merchandising officer, U.S., said in a statement.

Starting at 10 p.m., Wal-Mart is offering doorbuster deals on toys, clothes and home accessories like $5 Barbies marked down from $19, jeans for less than $10, children's pajamas sets for $4.47 and a Black & Decker Coffeemaker for $9.44.

Then at midnight, the retailer said it will begin discounting electronics as well. Deals include a Samsung 51-inch plasma TV for $498 down from $649, a Kodak 14 megapixel camera for $49 and a Magellan GPS for $69, marked down from $89.

Another round of discounting will start at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the weekend, Wal-Mart said. Among those deals will be Goodyear tires starting at $59, a Vizio 42-inch 3D LED Wi-Fi HDTV for $598 and a selection of DVDs for $1.96 each.

This is the earliest look at the retailer's highly anticipated doorbuster deals, which are not usually released until the week of Thanksgiving. Last week, the retailer said it would give customers who sign up at Walmart.com or Facebook.com/Walmart an even earlier preview of its Black Friday sales.

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For hard-core deal hunters, the retailer is also offering a downloadable map for all of its stores on its Facebook page so they can map out their route before they start shopping.

As the holiday season gets underway, retailers will have to work harder to motivate shoppers -- even on one of the biggest shopping days of the year, said Tom Julian, president of Tom Julian Group, a retail consultancy in New York.

"I expect there will be more Thanksgiving openings from other groups as a result," he said. "It's a marketing maneuver for those that really want to own Thanksgiving to Black Friday."

Best Buy, Macy's and Kohl's have already announced openings at midnight.

But getting shoppers in the mood to spend has been particularly difficult for retailers, as Americans feel increasingly protective of their discretionary dollars.

Last year, Black Friday sales totaled $11.8 billion, according to a report by research firm IBISWorld. This year, sales are expected to increase by only 1.2% to just under $12 billion.

Wal-Mart has also announced a number of additional shopping incentives in recent weeks, including price matching from now until Dec. 15, layaway on purchases over $15, free shipping on most Walmart.com products, no interest on Wal-Mart credit card purchases if they are paid for in full within six months, and a 10-cent discount on each gallon of gas bought at participating Murphy USA or Wal-Mart stations.

Information on Scheduling a coupon workshop

COUPONING WORKSHOP CLASS

Save Money in a Tight Economy

Couponing is growing in popularity due to TLC’s Extreme Couponing but it’s also becoming important for families because of today’s economy with rising gas and grocery prices.  The cost of groceries is on the rise and they’re not expected to go down anytime soon. 

The workshop will teach you the basics from how to find coupons to making your shopping list to maximizing your savings by using coupons on sale items.  The class will also cover organizing skills and what to look for in the store.

The workshop would also cover how couponing combined with sales will make your savings more and how you can save money even without using coupons. Budget saving tips & tricks are taught as well as the basics from how to find coupons to making your shopping list to shopping without spending several hours each week! The workshop usually lasts around 2 hours. I give out door prizes as well as some very helpful websites.

I would need a location to hold at LEAST 15 people or more and the cost is $225 for up to 15 people (the breakdown on that is $15 per person) and then anyone after that would be $15 per person. 

If you’d like more information about Couponing Workshops please call Teresa Robertson at 573-836-2133 or email her at couponingworkshops@yahoo.com

HOT COCOA MIX for $0.34!!!!

Paul’s Supermarket: Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix ONLY $0.34

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Here is a great deal on hot cocoa at Paul’s: (Just in time for cold weather too!)
Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix, 10 ct – $0.89
Use $0.55/1 Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix printable
Final cost: $0.34

Items you can freeze!!!

Back by popular demand...here's a list of items you can stock up on & freeze!!!

Here it is...if you have any questions just ask. This is a wonderful way to cut your budget to buy items while they're on sale so you never have to pay retail again! I advise you to write on the item how many days until it expires before you freeze it (if the day you get ready to freeze it & you still have 5 days before it expires write a 5 on the container.) When you take it out of the freezer write the date it should sxpire (if you take it out today 6/16 then you would write 6/21 on the container.)

Milk-you can freeze the whole jug of milk. Freeze it for around 2-4 months. Just shake it up before serving. If it's a gallon jug it usually takes 2 or so days to thaw in the fridge.

Biscuits-you can freeze the can & all for about 2 months. Usually takes 1 day to thaw in the fridge.

Eggs-crack an egg & beat it up. Divide the egg between 2 cubes in an ice cube tray. You'll have a total of 6 eggs in a ice cube tray. Freeze these then pop them out of the ice cube tray and put it a ziploc. Date it & use them within 2 months. Just put in fridge to thaw.

Chips-throw the whole bag in the freezer & they will last for a month & not get stale. No need to thaw.

Pasta-put the whole box in the freezer & it'll last up to 1 year. No need to thaw before cooking.

Butter-put the whole tub or box of butter in the freezer. They last for around 6 months. Just put in fridge to thaw.

Sliced cheese-individually sliced cheese freezes really well. It'll last around 2 months. Just put it fridge to thaw.

Shredded Cheese-Just put the whole bag in there & freeze. Put in fridge to thaw.

Fresh produce-Buy fresh produce (not lettuce) when it's in season & freeze. Date it & put in freezer. The nutritional value is so much better for you. I wouldn't freeze stuff more than 6-8 months. Thaw in fridge.

Meat-usually freeze meat for 2-4 months unless you put it in the freezer paper like they do at a butcher shop. Thaw in fridge.

Crackers-Leave in box & freeze for 1-2 months. Just put in your pantry to thaw.

Prepackaged meals (hamburger helper)- Freeze them for up to 12 months. Just thaw in your pantry.

Cereal-Freeze the whole box for 6 months. Just thaw in your pantry.

Rice-Freeze the whole bag for up to 1 year. Just thaw in your pantry.

Cake, brownie or cookie mixes-put the whole box in the freezer for up to 1 year. Thaw in pantry.

Oatmeal-freeze whole container for up to 1 year. Thaw in pantry.

Baking supplies (flour, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder or soda, corn starch, salt or corn meal)-freeze in the original container for up to 1 year. Thaw in your pantry.

Coffee or tea-put the whole container in the freezer for up to 1 year. Thaw in pantry.

It's late so I may have forgotten a few items or if you know of another item please let me know. Have a great day! :)

Want to learn how to drastically cut your grocery or Christmas budget????

I'd love to come to your area to do a Couponing Workshop. If you have a church or some place like that to provide & know 15 or more people willing to attend then we can schedule something. We still have some October dates open otherwise now scheduling into November. :) The following link has more workshop info:  https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150369522721077 

Walmart Deals 8/14

Current Walmart Deals 8/14

Hottest Deals-

Hormel Pizza Style Canadian Bacon – $1.73
Use $1.50/1 printable
Final cost: $0.23

Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells, 12 ct – $1.24
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/26 SmartSource insert
Final cost: $0.24

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding – $1.00
Use Buy 3 Get 1 Free coupon from the June All You magazine
or $0.45/3 coupon from the 8/7 SmartSource insert
Final cost: As low as $0.75 each

Hormel Completes for Kids – $1.68
Use $1/1 printable
or $0.55/1 coupon from the 8/7 SmartSource insert
Final cost: As low as $0.68 each

Idahoan Potatoes – $0.42
Use $1/4 printable
Final cost: $0.17 each

De Wafelbakkers Pancakes – $3.28
Use $1/1 De Wafelbakkers Frozen Pancakes printable
Final cost: $2.28


Splenda No Calorie Sweetener 1.75oz – $2.28
Use $2.00/1 – Splenda Essentials No Calorie Sweetener Product
or $1.50/1 – Splenda Essentials No Calorie Sweetener Product
Final cost: $0.28

Polident Cleanser – $2.97
Use $2/1 coupon from the 8/7 RedPlum insert
Final cost: $0.97

Kotex Liners – $0.94
Use $1.50/2 coupon from the 8/7 SmartSource insert
Final cost: $0.19 each

Expo Dry Erase Markers – $1.47
Use $2/2 printable
Final cost: $0.47 each

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner, 15oz – $0.84
Use $0.55/1  Suave Hair or Body Wash
Final cost: $0.29

Pepcid AC – $4.28
Use $3/1 Pepcid Coupon
Final cost: $1.28

Thanks Saving at the Lake

Walgreens Deals 8/14-8/20

Walgreens Deals 8/14-8/20

Start here: How to shop at Walgreens

Hottest Deals-

Revlon Nail Enamel – $3.99
Buy (1), Get $3 RR
Use $1/1 Revlon Mascara or Color Cosmetic Product, any – 07-17-11 SS x8/28
or $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics Product – 08-14-11 SS x9/18
& $2/1 Revlon Cosmetics, any (coupon pictures nail) – 07-24-11 SS Wags Q x9/30
Final cost: Money maker

New ReNew Life Omega Smart Super Krill Oil 60 ct. – $10
Buy (1), Get $10 RR
Use $2/1 Omega Smart Super Krill Oil
Final cost: Money maker

Reach Floss 30 yds., Single Total Care Toothbrush or 72 pk Listerine PocketPaks – 2/$5
Buy (2), Get $3 RR
Use $2.50/2 Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash, 1L+ &/or Reach Toothbrush, any &/or Floss, any – 04-17-11 SS x12/31 **
or $1.50/2 Listerine Mouthwash, any 500 mL + &/or Reach Toothbrush &/or Reach Floss &/or Access Flosser – 07-31-11 SS x12/31 **
or $1/1 Reach Toothbrush, any – All You, July 2011 x12/31
or $1/1 Var. incl. Reach Toothbrush or Floss- 04-17-11 or 01-09-11 or 07-31-11 SS x12/31
or $1.50/2 Listerine Mouthwash, any 500 mL + &/or Reach Toothbrush &/or Reach Floss &/or Access Flosser – 01-9-11 x12/31 **
or .50/1 Var. incl. Reach Toothbrush or Floss – 01-09-11 SS x12/31
or $1/2, .50/1 Var. incl. Listerine Pocketpaks 24 ct+ – 01-09-11 or 04-17-11 SS x12/31
**Items cannot be duplicated
Final cost: As low as $0.50 money maker wyb Toothbrush & Floss

Pert Plus 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner 25.4 oz. – $3.99
Buy (1), Get $3 RR
Use $1/1 Pert Plus 3-in 1 or 2-in-1 product (ets) – 08-14-11 SS x9/30
Final cost: Free

Stayfee Maxi Pads 28 to 48 pack – B1G1 FREE
Use B1G1 Stayfree Product, Any – 06-26-11 SS x8/30
or $1/1 Stayfree Product, Any
Final cost: Free

Expo Dry Erase Washable Markers 6pk – $3.99
Use $2/2 Expo Markers, Any
& $3/1 Expo Washable Dry Erase Markers 6pk (5611) Walgreens Coupon Aug. Book
Final cost: Free

Mars or Dove 1.1 to 2.17 oz. – $.49
Use $.75/2 ; $1.25/3 M&M’s, 1.14-3.27 Oz., Any – 07-10-11 RP x8/21
Final cost: As low as $0.07 each

Trident 18 piece, Orbit or Stride 14 piece – $.79 (with in ad coupon)
Use $2/3 Trident Gum, any single packs – 07-24-11 SS x9/17
or .50/2 Var. incl. Orbit, any 14-15 Piece Packs – 07-31-11 SS x10/31
Final cost: As low as $0.12 each

Niagara Spray Starch 20 oz., Clorox Ultra Bleach 24 oz. – $1.19 (with in ad coupon)
Use $1/1 Dynamo, Ajax, Fab, Final Touch or Niagara Products, any – 05-22-11 SS x8/22
Final cost: $0.19

Bic Ultra Round Stic Grip Pens – $.99 (with in ad coupon)
Use $1/2 Bic Stationery Products, any – 07-31-11 SS x9/30
Final cost: $.49 each

Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste 4 oz. – $4.99
Buy (1), Get $3 RR
Use $1.50/1 Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste, any 4 oz – 07-31-11 SS x8/31
Final cost: As low as $0.49 (Toothpaste)

Oral-B Complete Advantage Deep Clean Toothbrush, Crest Complete Deep Clean Toothpaste 5.8 oz, Glide Floss 32.8 – 55 yds – 2/$5
Buy (2), Get $2 RR
Use $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $1/2, .50/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or .75/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
Final cost: As low as $0.50 each (Toothpastes)

Brut 2 or 2.5 oz., Sure 2.6 or 2.7 oz. – 2/$3 (with in ad coupon)
Use $1/1 Brut Product, Any
or $1/1 Sure AP/Deo Product – 08-14-11 SS x9/30
Final cost: $.50 each

Oral-B 1-2-3 Complete Scented Toothbrush, Scope Mouthwash 24-33 oz, Crest Whitening + Scope Outlast, Complete w/Scope Dual Blast Toothpaste 5.8 oz – 2/$6
Buy (2), Get $3 RR
Use $1/1, .75/1 Scope Mouthwash, any 710 mL+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $1/2, .50/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or .75/1 Crest Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
Final cost: As low as $0.50 each wyb Scope or Crest

Twizzlers 11 to 16 oz. – $1.99 or 3/$4
Use $1/3, .75/1, .50/1 Twizzlers Candy, any 10 oz+ bags – 08-07-11 SS x10/31
or $1/3, .75/1, .50/1 Twizzlers Candy, any 10 oz+ bags – 06-26-11 SS x8/31
Final cost: As low as $0.58 each

Dove Hair Care 3.3 to 12 oz, AP/Deo 2.6 to 3 oz, Body Mist 3 oz., Body Wash 12 or 13.5 oz. Active Clean Shower Tool – 4/$15
Buy (4), Get $5 RR
Use $1/1 Dove VisibleCare Body Wash
or $1/1 Dove Body Wash, any 10 oz+ (Excl Men+Care) – 07-31-11 RP x8/28
or B1G1 Dove Men+Care AP, 2.7 Oz. Or Deo, 3 Oz., Any FREE WYB Women’s Deo (Ultimate Or Clinical Protection), Any (ETS & Multi-Pks)- 07-31-11 RP x8/28
or $1.25/1 Dove Body Wash, 10 Oz. +, Any (Excl Men+Care) – 07-31-11 RP x8/28
or B1G1 Dove Treatment, Any 1 FREE WYB Shampoo Or Cond., Any (ETS & 40 Oz) – 07-31-11 RP x8/28
or $1/1 Dove Hair Care Product, any – All You, August 2011 x9/30
Final cost: As low as $0.63 each (wyb (2) Shampoo/Cond. & (2) treatments)

Pilot FriXion Pens 2pk – $1.99
Use $1/1 Pilot Frixion Pack Pens
Final cost: $.99

Kellogg’s Select Cereal 12 to 15 oz. or 8 pack Pop-Tarts – $2.99 ea. or 2/$4
Use Various Kellogg’s Coupons
or $1/2 Kellogg’s Cereal, 8.7 Oz. +, Any – 08-07-11 RP x9/18
or $1/3 Var. Kellogg’s Cereals, 8.7 Oz. +, Any – 07-24-11 RP x9/4
or $1/2 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, 14.5 Oz. +, Any – 07-24-11 RP x9/4
or $1/3 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, any 6 ct+ – 07-24-11 RP x9/18
or $5/5 Kellogg’s Cereals, Any 8.7 oz. or larger – 07-10-11 RP x8/21
Final cost: As low as $1.00 each

Gillette Venus or Fusion ProGlide Razor System – $9.99
Buy (1), Get $4 RR
Use $4/1 Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor, any – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $5/2 Venus Razor & Venus Refill (excl disposables) – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
Final cost: $1.99 each

3 pack Magnum Bars, 6 pack Reese’s Cups – $4.29 or 2/$6
Use $1/1 Magnum Ice Cream, Any – 07-31-11 RP x8/28
Final cost: $2.00 each

Playtex Tampons 36 pack GentleGlide or Sport – $7.49
Buy (1), Get $3 RR
Use $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, any 18 ct+ – All You, August 2011 x10/31
or $1/1 Playtex Sport Tampons, Any Box 18 Ct+
or $2/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons 18ct+ – 08-14-11 SS x10/9
Final cost: As low as $2.49

Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Jumbo Pack Diapers – $9.49
Buy (1), Get $2 RR
Use $1.50/1 Huggies Diapers – 08-14-11 SS x9/10
or $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-on Diapers – 08-14-11 SS x9/10
Final cost: As low as $4.49

Lysol Healthy Touch Hand Soap System 8.5 oz. – $11.99
Buy (1), Get $5 RR
Use $3/1 Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System, any – 08-07-11 SS x9/6
Final cost: $3.99

Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers Swaddlers, Cruisers, Easy Up or Baby Dry – $10.99 ea or 2/$20
Use (2), $3 RR
Use $2/2 Pampers Diapers or Pants & Pampers Wipes, 60ct+ – 08-07-11 SS x8/31
or $2/2 Pampers Diapers or Pants & Pampers Wipes, 60 ct+ – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $2/1 Var. incl. Pampers Swaddlers & Cruisers – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $1/2 Pampers Diapers, 2 Bags – 07-31-11 PG x8/31
or $2/1 Pampers Cruisers or Swaddlers, Any Jumbo Pk (5521) Infant Care Booklet x12/31
Final cost: As low as $4.50 each

Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue 12 large rolls – $5.00
Use $1/1, .75/1 Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue, any 12-pk+ – 07-17-11 SS x8/28
or .50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper, Any 4-Pk+ or HERE
or .75/1 Cottonelle 12-pk+ Toilet Paper – 08-14-11 SS x9/25
& $1/1 Cottonelle 12 Large Rolls (5614) – Walgreens August Coupon Book
Final cost: As low as $3.00 each

I do not include all Coupon Match-ups & sales, only the ones that I believe to be the best. For more, go here!

Thanks Saving at the Lake