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...but I guess you really can't make them drink. Or clip coupons.

I was talking to my Mom on the phone the other night and, being Italian, of course one of the things we love talking about is food! Shop Rite was running a sale on wild lobster from Argentina for $5.99 a pound and since Josh and I had just returned from a trip we made to Cape Cod for a wedding the week before -- we wanted some!

Since it was a great week at Shop Rite (I also scored probably the last of this year's fresh cherries for $.99 a pound!) I wanted to see what kind of deals the 'rents were getting at Publix. I'd heard stories about magical triple coupons so I was very interested. Do you know that my parents DO NOT clip coupons? I suppose you have to know my parents a little but let's just say that they are NOT SHY about saving money. Shocking. When I asked why, they explained that they felt like the return wasn't worth the time and energy.

Anyway, that got me thinking. And they are right -- sort of. I guess couponing is a little daunting at first -- kind of like trying to play Soduku without the instructions -- but once you get the hang of it, the whole process is easy to understand and it is honestly thrilling each time you get to pay $.15 for something that the person standing in front of you in line might pay as much as $4.59 (true story!) for the same thing.

SO... what about you? Do you have anyone in your life that should be couponing but for whatever reason isn't? What can you say to these people to change their minds?!? Please feel free to leave a comment for everyone to enjoy!

...because I JUST heard that there are going to be a whopping FIVE coupon inserts in your local Sunday newspapers on August 2, 2009!

According to Taylor Town Preview you'll receive two SmartSource, one Red Plum, one Proctor & Gamble Brandsaver and one Kellogg Fuel for School!

This is a great week to stockpile extra coupons to use for future deals so I would definitely recommend buying a few copies if you can afford it! Just remember to take a peek inside the paper before you leave the store to make sure you're getting all the inserts you're supposed to -- I know it seems like it doesn't happen, but this has TOTALLY happened to me! More than once!! And after making a special trip to the store JUST to get the paper!!! Talk about a buzz kill!

Anyway, here's the full list:

SMARTSOURCE
Almay Cosmetic Product, any except trial $1 (10/24/09)
Aspercreme, Capzasin, Flexall, Icy Hot, or Sportscreme Product $1 (10-31-09)
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages Product, any except trial .50 (11/30/09)
Beech-Nut Lets Grow Product B1G1F up to $2.89 (12-31-09) .25 each
Beech-Nut Stage 2 Jars $2 on 16 (12-31-09) .20 each
Beech-Nut Stage 3 Homestyle Fruit FREE up to .99 (12-31-09) .20 each
Benadryl Allergy Product, any except trial $1 (11/12/09)
Benadryl Childrens Allergy Product, any except trial $1 (11/2/09)
Benadryl Cream, Gel or Spray, any except trial $1 (11/2/09)
Bengay $2 (11/30/09)
Blue Bunny Aspen or Sedona Frozen Yogurt Granola Snacks $2 (11-30-09)
Cabot Cheese Products $1 on 3 (12-30-09)
Chef Boyardee Cans or Microwave Pastas .35/3 (9/12/09)
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit or Clean & Clear Blackhead Eraser $3 (10/18/09)
Clean & Clear Product, any $1 (10/18/09)
Comet Soft Cleanser or Comet Spray .35 (10-2-09)
Cookie Crisp Cereal .50 (9-12-09)
Cortaid .50 (11/30/09)
Efferdent, 78ct+ or Listerine Pocketpaks, 24 ct + or any Listerine Pocketmist or any Plax Rinse .50 (12/31/09)
El Monterey Tornados, 8.4 oz. $1 (11/30/09)
Energizer Batteries or Energizer Flashlight $1 (9-13-09)
Fiber One Toaster Pastries .50 (9/12/09)
General Mills Cereals (Frosted Cheerios, Fruity Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, etc.) $1 on 2 (9/12/09)
Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Product (excludes trial size) $1 (11/30/09)
Kens Dressings $1 on 2 (9/30/09)
Kens Lite Accents Salad Dressing Spray, 7 oz. $1 (9/30/09)
Kens Marinade or Buffalo Wing Sauce $1 (9/30/09)
Kleenex Facial Tissue .50/3 OR any One Bundle Pack (9/30/09)
L.A. Looks Product, 20 oz. $1 (11-02-09)
Listerine Agent Cool Blue, 500 ml or Smart Rinse 500 ml B1G1F up to $5.05 (12/31/09) .25 each
Listerine Whitening Pre-Brush Rinse or Fluoride Rinse, 12 fl oz+ or any Rembrandt Whitening Product $1 (12/31/09)
Mini Babybel Cheese, any .55 (10-31-09
Neosporin .50 (11/30/09)
Nonnis Tusconi, 7.4 oz. $1 (9-1-09
OneTouch Meter $10 (8-31-09
Orville Redenbachers Gourmet Popping Corn Jar .40 (9/30/09)
Orville Redenbachers Gourmet Popping Corn, 3-pk+ .40 (9/30/09)
Oxy Product, any $1 (10-31-09)
Oxy Purifying Face Scrub or Oxy Deep Cleaning Face Wash $1 (10-31-09)
Pampers Cruisers Premium Absorbency Diapers $2 (10/31/09) (TARGET)
Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers $2 (10/31/09) (TARGET)
Pert Plus, 24.5 oz+ $2 (9/30/09)
Pert Plus for Men $1.50 (9/30/09)
Pert Plus or Pert Plus for Men, 12 oz.+ $1 (9/30/09)
Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 16 oz.+ .50/2 (9/12/09)
Purell Product, any except 1 oz. .50 (11/30/09)
Reach Floss or Listerine Mouthwash 1L+ or Reach Toothbrush or Reach Access Flosser $1 (12/31/09)
Reach Floss and/or Listerine Mouthwash 1L+ and/or Reach Toothbrush and/or Reach Access Flosser $5 on 3 (12/31/09) .25
Reach Floss and/or Listerine Mouthwash 1L+ and/or Reach Toothbrush and/or Reach Access Flosser $3/2 (12/31/09) .15
Red Baron Fire Baked Pizza, any $1 (10-10-09)
Spic and Span or Cinch .55 (10-2-09)
Sudafed, Sudafed PE or OM $2 (11/2/09)
Sure Anti-perspirant & Deodorant , any 2 oz.+ .75 (9/30/09) .10 each
Sure for Men Anti-perspirant & Deodorant $1 (9/30/09)
Tylenol Allergy or Sinus, any except trial $1 (11/2/09)
Tyson Anytizers Snacks $1/1 bag (11/30/09)
Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken $1/1 bag (11/30/09)
Tyson Frozen Breaded Chicken or Tyson Anytizers Snacks, any box .55 (11-30-09
VisineProduct, any except trial $2 (11/2/09)
Zeasborb $2 (10/11/09)
Zyrtec, 24 ct+ $4 (11/2/09)
Zyrtec Childrens $2 (11/2/09)

SMARTSOURCE #2
Armstrong or Pledge Floor Cleaner, any $1 (9-27-09
Breyers YoCrunch 100 Calorie Yogurt Packs, any .75 (10-25-09) .10 each
Edge Shave Gel .75 (9/26/09) .10 each
Fantastic All Purpose Cleaner .75 (9/26/09) .10 each
Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator B1G1F to $4.29 (9/12/09) .25 each
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions Holder $3 (9/12/09)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil twin refill or 2 single refills $1 (9/12/09)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Warmer FREE wyb a Refill to $3.99 (9/12/09) .25 each
Glade Sprays, any except Air Infusions .75/2 (9/12/09)
LOreal EverPure Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment $2 (10/25/09)
Oust Air Sanitizer B1G1F to $3.49 (9/26/09) .25 each
Pledge Furniture Care $1.50/2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Pledge Furniture Care Wipes $1 (9/27/09)
Pledge Multi Surface Product $1 (9/27/09)
Raid Ant & Roach Killer or Raid Bait, any $1 (9-27-09)
Raid Flying Insect Killer, Wasp & Hornet Killer or Disposable Yellow Jacket Trap $1 (9/27/09)
Red Lobster Dinner Entrees, any $4 on 2 (9-24-09) .20
Red Lobster Lunch Entrees, any $3 on 2 (9-24-09) .15 each
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Refills $2/2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner Starter Kit $3 (9/27/09)
Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner .75 (9/27/09) .10 each
Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 Starter Kit FREE up to $7.29 wyb Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel (9/27/09) .50 each
Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer $1 (9/27/09)
Shout Laundry Product .55 (9/26/09)
Skintimate Cream Shave or Gel $1 (9/26/09)
Windex Glass Cleaning Product $1 on 2 (9/27/09)
Windex Multi Surface Cleaning Product $1 (9/27/09)

RED PLUM
All Liquid Laundry Detergent, 96 load+ $2 (10/25/09)
All or Surf Laundry Detergent $1 (10/25/09)
Blink Tears or Blink GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops, any $4 (10-24-09)
Caress Daily Silk, Glowing Touch, Berry Indulging, etc. 12 oz Body Wash+ or 6 bar pk+ $1 (9-27-09)
Caress Tahitian Renewal or Cashmere Luxury Body Wash, 12 oz+ $1 (9/27/09)
Centrum Ultra Product $1 (11/30/09)
Centrum Ultra Product, 200 ct $3 (11/30/09)
Clorox Liquid Bleach Product, 82 oz.+ .50 on 2 (10-2-09)
Clorox 2 Stain Fighter & Color Booster on any, 22 oz+ $1 (10-2-09)
Complete Blink-N-Clean Lens Drops or Blink Contacts Lubricant Eye Drops $1 (10-24-09)
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution, any 12 oz+ $1 (10-24-09)
Degree Men or Women Anti-perspirant & Deodorant, any .75 (10-25-09) .10 each
Degree Men or Women Clinical Protection Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant $2 (10/25/09)
Dove Beauty Bar (6-bar+) or Body Wash, 10 oz.+ $1 (10/18/09)
Dove Deep Moisture, Sensitive Skin or Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash ,12 oz+ $2 (10/18/09)
Dove Hair Care, excludes trial size $1 (10/25/09)
Folgers Coffee Product, 7 oz+ .25 (9/19/09)
Folgers Instant Coffee Product .50 (9/19/09)
Hellmanns Product, 16.5 oz.+ .60 (10-25-09) .10 each
Knorr Rice and Pasta .60/2 (9/27/09)
Lever 2000 bar, multipack 6-bar+ $1.50 (9-27-09)
Lipton Tea Bags, Lipton To Go or any Iced Tea Mix, any .75/2 (10-25-09
LOreal Cleanser, any $1 (10-25-09
LOreal Colour Riche or Lip Product, any $1 (10-25-09
LOreal Haircolor, any $3 (10-25-09)
LOreal Makeup, Powder, Blush, Bronzer or Concealer, any $2 (10-25-09)
LOreal Moisturizer or Treatment, any $1 (10-25-09)
Maybelline Eye Shadow or Eyeliner $1 (8-31-09)
Maybelline Mascara, any $1 (8-31-09)
Oral-B Advantage Plus Toothbrush FREE up to $3.44 wyb both Crest And Scope, (9/30/09) (TARGET) .10 each
Osteo-Bi-Flex Product, any $6 (9-15-09)
Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs $1 (9/27/09)
Pedigree Marrobone Treats for Dogs $1 (9/27/09)
Promise Activ Spread, any $1 (10-24-09)
Q-tips Cotton Swabs, 170 ct+ .30 (10/25/09)
Ragu .60/2 (9/27/09)
Sally Hansen LaCross Beauty Tool, any $1 (9-30-09)
Sally Hansen Nail Color, any $1 (9-30-09)
Sally Hansen Nail Treatment, any $1 (9-30-09)
Scotch Fur Fighter Hair Remover Refill $1 (9/30/09)
Scotch Fur Fighter Hair Remover Starter Kit $5 (9/30/09)
Skippy Peanut Butter, 15 oz+ .60 (9/27/09) .10 each
Smooth Away or Smooth Away Vibe $1 (10/30/09)
Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, 3 Musketeer , etc. Singles bar, 1.16 oz - 2.13 oz, B1G1F up to $1.29 (8-30-09) (TARGET) .15
Suave Body Lotion, 18 oz+ $1 (10/25/09)
Suave Body Wash .75 (10/25/09) .10 each
Suave Deodorant .75/2 (10/25/09) .10 each
Suave Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairspray or Styling Product $1 on 2 (10/25/09) .10 each
Temptations All Natural or Indoor Treats for Cats $1 on 2 (9/12/09)
Temptations Treats for Cats $1 on 2 (9/12/09)
Toys R Us / NFLShop.com Gift Certificate (mail-in) (8-15-09)
Vaseline Lotion, 200 ml+ .50 (9/27/09)
Vaseline Men Lotion .50 (9/27/09)
Wish Bone Bountifuls Dressings, 9.5 oz, Western Dressings, 16 oz.+ or Salad Spritzers,7oz $1.25 on 2 (10/24/09) .10 each
Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water .5-Liter 6- or 12-packs $1 on 2 (10-13-09)
Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water 8 oz 12 -packs, 8 oz with Fluoride or Aquapod 8-packs $1 on 2 (10-13-09)

KELLOGGS/KEEBLER INSERT
Keebler and/or Sunshine Multi-Packs,11.52 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09)
Keebler Cookies, 8.5 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Keebler Sandwich Crackers, 8 ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09)
Kelloggs All-Bran Cereals, 11.4 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/13/09)
Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Jumbo Krispies, Mini-Wheats Little Bites, 11.2 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/13/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Eggo Frozen Products, 4 ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Frosted Flakes, Gold, Fruit Loops, Apple Jacks, Cocoa Krispies, Pops 10 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/13/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Fruit Flavored Snacks, 6 ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09)
Kelloggs Mini-Wheats ,14 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/13/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars, 8 ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09)
Kelloggs or Keebler Products Fuel for School Rebate, buy 10 get $10 rebate (mail-in) (9/30/09)
Kelloggs Pop-Tarts, 8ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Pop-Tarts Blueberry Muffin and/or Chocolate Banana Split, 8ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Raisin Bran Crunch, Raisin Bran Extra and/or Kelloggs Raisin Bran, 14 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/13/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Rice Krispies Treats, 8 ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09) .10 each
Kelloggs Special K Cereals, 11.4 oz+ $1 on 2 (9/13/09)
Kelloggs Special K Protein Products, 4 ct+ $1 on 2 (9/27/09)
Morning Star Veggie Foods Products $1 on 2 (9/27/09)

PROCTER & GAMBLE
Always Infinity, 14ct+ $1 (8/31/09)
Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth .50 (8/31/09)
Always Pantiliner, 34ct+ .50 (8/31/09)
Bounce Dryer Bar $1 (8/31/09)
Bounce Dryer Sheets .50 (8/31/09)
Bounty Towels or Napkins .25 (8/31/09)
Charmin .25 (8/31/09)
Clearblue Easy Ovulation Test $3 (8/31/09)
Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Test $1 (8/31/09)
Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $4 (8/31/09)
Crest Glide floss 35M+ or Glide Picks 30 ct.+ .75 (8-31-09) .10 each
Crest Premium Toothpaste, 4.2oz+ .75 (8/31/09) .10 each
Crest Rinse ,440mL+ .75 (8/31/09) .10 each
Crest Toothpaste, 4.2oz+ 50 (8/31/09)
Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal, 14ct, Premium, ProEffects, etc. $5 (8/31/09)
Crest Whitestrips Classic $3 (8/31/09)
Daisy 10ct, 12ct or Daisy3 4ct, Venus Disposable 2ct or 3ct, Mach3 Disposable 3ct, Sensor3 4ct, etc. $2 (8/31/09)
Dawn .25 (8/31/09)
Dawn Plus . 50 (8/31/09)
Downy Liquid or Sheets .50 (8/31/09)
Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix. Ultra Digital. or Ultra Photo Lithium Batteries .75 (8/31/09) .10 each
Duracell Rechargeable Product or Daylite Flashlight $2 (8/31/09)
Duracell Ultra Advanced or Ultra Digital AA or AAA $1 (8/31/09)
Fixodent Adhesive, 1.2oz+ .50 (8/31/09)
Gillette Body Wash FREE wyb Gillette Fusion Razor (8/31/09) .25 each
Gillette Clinical Strength $1 (9/30/09)
Gillette Clinical Strength AND Secret Clinical Strength $4 (9/30/09) .25 each
Gillette Fusion Cartridge Pack, 6ct+ $4 (8/31/09)
Gillette Shampoo FREE wyb Gillette Fusion Razor (8/31/09) .25 each
Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner $1 (8/31/09)
Iams Dog or Cat Cans $1/1 Variety or Multi pack or 4 cans (8-31-09)
Iams Dry Dog or Cat Food Bag $1 (8/31/09)
Metamucil Psyllium or Clear & Natural NonPsyllium Product $1 (8/31/09)
Olay Bar Pack, Body Wash or InShower Body Lotion $1 (8/31/09)
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $1 (8/31/09)
Olay Hand & Body Lotion, excludes 30mL $1 (8/31/09)
Olay Professional ProX Product $5 (8/31/09)
Olay Ribbons Body Wash $1 (8/31/09)
Old Spice Antiperspirant/deodorant or Body Wash $1 on 2 (9/30/09)
Old Spice Body Spray FREE up to $2.99 wyb any (3) Old Spice Deodorant or Body Wash (9/30/09) .25 each
OralB Pulsar, Cross Action, Advantage .50/1 or two Indicator Toothbrushes (8/31/09)
OralB Refill Brush Heads, 3ct+ $1 (8/31/09)
OralB Stages or Zooth Manual or Power Toothbrush .50 (8/31/09)
OralB Stages, Zooth, or Kids Toothpaste . 50 (8/31/09)
OralB Vitality, Pulsonic, ProfessionalCare, or Sonic Complete Rechargeable Toothbrush $3 (8/31/09)
Pampers Diapers or Pants $1 (8/31/09)
Pampers Easy Ups Trainers $1.50 (8/31/09)
Pampers Sensitive ThickCare Wipes Tub 60ct FREE wyb any Box of Pampers Swaddlers, etc. Diapers (8/31/09) .25 each
Pantene Products $1 on 2 (8/31/09)
Pantene Styling Products $1 (8/31/09)
Prilosec OTC $1 (8/31/09)
Pringles Cans, 180g+ $1 on 2 (8/31/09)
Pringles Fat Free cans, 165g+ .50/2 (8/31/09)
Pringles Snack Stacks, Stix, Minis, or Bold Bites .50 (8/31/09)
Puffs .25/3 Single Boxes OR one 3pk (8/31/09)
SatinCare Shave Gel .55 (8/31/09)
Scope, 473mL+ .75 (8/31/09) .10 each
Secret Clinical Strength $1 (9/30/09)
Swiffer Starter Kit $2 (8/31/09)
Tag Invisible Solid or Body Spray $2 (9/30/09)
Tampax, 18ct+ .50 (8/31/09)
Tide Detergent or Tide to Go $1 (8/31/09)
Tide Stain Release Product .75 (8/31/09) .10 each
Venus Disposables 6ct, Mach3 Disposables 6ct, Sensor3 8ct or CustomPlus3 8ct $3 Venus Embrace, etc. $3 (8/31/09)
Venus Embrace or Venus Breeze Family Razor $2 (8/31/09)
Venus Embrace or Breeze Family 6-ct. or 8-ct. Cartridges $3 (8-31-09)

Get a coupon for a FREE box of Lipton Tea! All you have to do is call 1-888-435-3639 and follow the automated instructions to receive this great coupon. Limit one coupon per household.

American Flag T-Shirts will be on clearance for $1 at Old Navy on Friday, July 3, 2009 ONLY! There's a limit of 5 t-shirts per customer, so I would probably head over there before work on in the morning because it's probably going to be BUSY!

Also, men's flip flops were on sale for $2.50... I'm just saying.

Click here to order a free one year subscription to MAXIM courtesy of Sony.

Be sure to use code YSON when filling out the form!

Thanks, Hip2Save!

I just heard that CVS is going to be running a good deal on Post Trail Mix Crunch! Just print THREE of these coupons good for $2/1 and head over anytime after Sunday, July 5.

Here how things break down:
Buy 3 Post Trail Mix Crunch cereals (on sale 3 for $10), Get a $5 ECB (Limit 1)

Use three (3) $2/1 Post Trail Mix Crunch coupons

Get 3 boxes of cereal for $4 cash and receive $5 in Extra Care Bucks!

Don't forget -- this deal isn't good until July 5, 2009!

A few days ago Money Saving Mom mentioned a new product testing program from General Mills. The site is called Pssst...

I'm a member of another product test group called Vocalpoint and they send us a lot of great samples and coupons -- in fact, we just got a sample of the new Kashi cereal bar WITH a coupon for a free box AND 4 coupons for $1.50 OFF! What's better than that? Needless to say I signed up for the new General Mills one last night.

I feel bad for our mailman sometimes but it really is great getting so much stuff for free!