No coupons this weekend (9/5), put your papers on vacation!
With this weekend being the Labor Day holiday there won’t be the traditional coupon inserts. There will probably be some good sales and lots of ads, but no scheduled manufacturer coupon inserts that I know of. If you subscribed to multiple Sunday papers through the News Tribune or Olympian, I recommend putting your papers on vacation this weekend – no reason to get multiple copies of nothing
When you put your subscription on vacation you have two options – request them to be dropped off on your next delivery day OR have your subscription extended at the end. I am going to opt to extend my subscription, as I don’t want the papers for this weekend. 
To put your News Tribune papers on vacation, just call subscription services at 1 (800) 289-8711.
If you haven’t subscribed to multiple Sunday papers – you should check it out! It’s very rare that we get NO coupons in the Sunday paper (mostly just holiday weekends) and I’ve found my savings easily pay for the subscription – which is only $1 a copy! Check out the special Queen Bee News Tribune/Olympian subscription offer!
Albertsons – Gatorade, Propel $0.35 – $0.50 cents each
When I was at Albertsons this morning saving bundles of money, I noticed these peelies on the Gatorade bottles – which makes them super cheap this week. Here’s how:
Buy 10 (32 oz) Gatorades for $10
Get 10 Propels for FREE (when you buy 10 Gatorades, must be done in same transaction).
Use three $1 peelies for Gatorades
Final price = $7 for 10 bottles of Gatorade and 10 bottles of Propel – that’s $0.35 cents a piece
Even without the peelies, it’s a decent deal at $0.50 cents each
Not sure how this promotion works. Watch the register when you check out to make sure $5 comes off for your Propels. It’s advertised on the front page, top fold of the ad in case you have questions.
I didn’t buy any because we don’t need it. I found it near the front entrance of my store on a display.
See my other Albertsons match-ups.
Gap, Old Navy – Save 30%, TODAY only
Today only! Save 30% on your online purchase at Gap or Old Navy. Enter SAVENOW at checkout. Shipping is only $7, unless you spend more than $50, in which case you can use these promo codes to get FREE shipping:
Shop Gap – FREE shipping on orders over $50 with code GAPSHIP50
Shop Old Navy – FREE shipping on orders over $50 with code ONSHIP50
PLUS, if you go through Shop at Home, you can earn 3% cash back with Gap and 4% cash back with Old Navy! If you’re new to Shop at Home, you’ll get a $5 credit just for signing up. Just visit Shop at Home register an account (it’s FREE) and then search for Old Navy or Gap, then click through that link to get credit for your shopping trip.
Ravenous – Get $30 in food, wine for only $15
Hey all you Tacoma-area readers, this is an awesome deal! TODAY only, 8/31, through Groupon, you can get $30 worth of fresh bistro cuisine and wine at Ravenous Restaurant and Wine Bar for only $15! I LOVE this restaurant and ate here on occasion when I worked in downtown Tacoma.
Limit two per person, may buy multiple as gifts. Limit one per table. Dinner only. Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with other offers.
Here’s how you get this deal:
If you are NEW to Groupon, head over here and register (it’s FREE)!
Then select “visit more cities” and select Seattle, WA. If you don’t see it, look to the right side of the screen for the Tacoma deal.
If you have used Groupon before, head over here, click on “visit more cities” and select Seattle, WA to see the offer. If you don’t see it, look to the right side of the screen for the Tacoma deal.
Last chance for Amazon diaper deal, plus code giveaway!
TODAY, August 31 is the last day Amazon is offering an additional 30% off on diapers! If you haven’t taken advantage of this deal yet – today is the day! PLUS – Kathy, a generous Queen Bee reader is offering up one promotional code from the August Parents magazine for an additional 20% off!
To enter to win the extra 20% promotional code – leave a comment on this blog post by 3 p.m. TODAY. I’ll be announcing the winner around 3 p.m. so that the winner has time to use the code before the deal expires tonight.
The code I’m giving away starts with an “A”, so it’s from the August Parents magazine. This means it can be combined with the September Parents magazine code to get you an additional 40% off!
Please note: This promotional code can only been redeemed if you have NOT previously used a code – it’s only one per account. So if you’ve been lucky enough to get cheap diapers already this month using a promo code, you won’t be able to use this code to purchase more.
Even if you don’t win the promotional code, you can still get in on this great deal, here’s how:
Picaboo – FREE photo book, new customers – LAST CHANCE
TODAY, August 31 is the last day to take advantage of this offer!
This is a high-value freebie for a FREE photo book through Picaboo. Use the code FREEBK now through the end of August and you’ll get a 20-page large classic, classic leather or classic custom photo book (up to $39.99). Get yours now!
This offer is for new customers only. Taxes and shipping charges are additional. Wahoo! I can’t wait to get mine.
Last chance for 80% off at Restaurant.com
Only two more days for 80% off at Restaurant.com! This means you can snag a $25 gift certificate for only $2 until Tuesday, August 31! This is the stock-up price! Just use the promo code CLEARANCE at checkout.
Here’s how it works:
- Visit Restaurant.com and enter the zip code for where you want to dine.
- Browse the restaurants in your area
- You pick the restaurants you want and add them to your cart
- You enter the code CLEARANCE at checkout, to save 80% on your total! ($25 gift certificates normally sell for $10 on Restaurant.com, so 80% off that is only $2)
- After you’ve purchased your gift certificates they just hang out in your account until you print them and you want to use them. They last an entire year. So you can print them when you buy them or print them as you use them, your choice. Print out the certificate, bring it to the restaurant and give it to your server.
- Read the small print for your restaurant. Most require a $35 purchase and an 18% gratuity on the original bill total (which you really should be paying anyway).
Here’s a dining scenario:
Spend $35 on dinner – $25 gift certificate = $10
PLUS 18% gratuity on $35 = +$6.35
TOTAL out of pocket at restaurant = $16.35
PLUS the $2 you paid for the gift card = $18.35 for a $42 meal (that includes a $7 tip!)
So it’s not a bad deal, especially if you are going to be eating out anyway.
We use these a lot! If you aren’t sure if your favorite restaurants apply, you can visit Restaurant.com and search by zip code to find out which restaurants participate. You’d be surprised – not many corporate restaurants, but really more of the mom-and-pop restaurants in your community.
Read the fine print for each restaurant, as it can vary slightly. If a restaurant is sold out, check back at the beginning of the month. Check it out!
Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic – Save 30%
August 26 through August 29, save 30% off off at Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Outlet stores. Just head over here, pick out a non-profit (they’ll get 5% donated from your purchase), then print out your coupon!
Sorry, this cannot be combined with last week’s Gap Groupon deal. That deal states it’s not valid with any other offers.
Welcome, Tacoma News Tribune class attendees
If you attended my class tonight at the Tacoma News Tribune and this is your first time to my blog – welcome! It was great to see 100+ people at the class and I hope you had as much fun as I did. I hope you walked away inspired and empowered to start saving big with coupons and rebates. I’m always a resource if you have questions, get stuck or even just want to share a great deal that you scored! Contact me here if you have a question I didn’t answer in the class.
Grocery ads came out today and I didn’t get a chance to do the coupon match-ups before the class, so check back tomorrow (Thursday) to get the scoop on Safeway and Albertsons deals for the week!
Some of the things I referenced in the class are:
Getting started
Awesome deals available right now
- FREE photobook from Picaboo – only thru Aug. 31
- Amazing deal on diapers through Amazon.com
- Restaurant.com – 80% off, get $25 for only $2
- 2011 Entertainment books – available now
- All You magazine subscription
Resources, good deal sites
I have personally signed up for all these Web sites and use them frequently. They are reputable programs that will score you great deals and/or earn you cash back and gift cards.
- Sign up for Groupon – awesome daily deals for local companies
- Sign up for Shop At Home to earn cash back on online purchases
- Sign up for Ebates to earn cash back on online purchases
- Sign up for Swagbucks to earn Amazon.com gift cards and other gift cards or products. I’ve earned $150 in Amazon gift cards just this month from using their toolbar to do Web searches!
Sign up for e-coupons
Read my e-coupons explained page for more details on using e-coupons.
- www.Cellfire.com – for Safeway or Fred Meyer
- www.Shortcuts.com – for Safeway
- www.Safeway.com – for Safeway
- www.pgesaver.com – for Safeway
- www.FredMeyer.com – for Fred Meyer
- www.QFC.com – for QFC
Get the buzz
- Follow Queen Bee Coupons on Facebook
- Follow Queen Bee Coupons on Twitter
- Sign up to get the Queen Bee daily buzz e-mail delivered to your inbox!
- Subscribe to Queen Bee Coupons via a reader
Print some coupons!
Subscribe to the News Tribune!
Get the Sunday paper delivered for $1 a copy! It’s the cheapest you’ll find it and it will pay for itself!
Fandango movie ticket $4, plus FREE popcorn at Regal
Here are a couple deals that will make your next trip to the movies extra frugal! Get Fandango movie ticket for only $4 and print a coupon for a FREE small popcorn at Regal Cinemas!
If you haven’t signed up for Groupon yet, head over here and create an account. You’ll need to watch your e-mail to verify your account before using it.
Once you have a Groupon account, go here to buy the Fandango movie ticket for only $4!
Expires 2/28/11. Limit one per person. Must have Fandango account. Valid for one ticket up to $12. Not valid on IMAX or 3D movies. No for resale and no cash back.
(Thanks, Steals & Deals)
Now for the popcorn. . .if you are fan of Regal Cinemas on Facebook, you can print a coupon for a FREE small popcorn August 27-29 at Regal Cinemas. Just click on the “coupon” tab to find the coupon. Limit one coupon per person.
(Thanks, Saving, Surviving and Thriving!)
Old Navy – Get 25% off your online purchase, 2-days only
Old Navy is offering yet another online sale! Starting today you can save 25% off any OldNavy.com purchase with the code ONSAVE25 at checkout. This offer ends tomorrow (8/25) night at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Discount not valid on everyday steals and leather outerwear. Shipping is a flat $7.
Let me know what kind of deals you find!
Amazon – Last week for amazing diaper deal?
Two weeks I got $48 worth of diapers for only $4.55 from Amazon.com
Brown Bear Car Wash – FREE car washes, Aug. 26
Do your wheels need a wash? Is washing your car on your to do list? Well this Thursday, August 26, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., you can get a FREE car wash at all participating Brown Bear car washes (all tunnel locations).
You don’t need a coupon. Just show up with your dirty ride. I would be prepared to wait in a line (then if there aren’t any lines, you’re pleasantly surprised)! See a list of participating Brown Bear locations here. Looks like locations are on the East Side, in Seattle, Snohomish County, South King County and Tacoma/Lakewood.
If you live in Lacey, Hawks Prairie, Centralia and Tumwater, the Wave Car Wash has coupons on their Web site for Military Mondays – which is $2 off Tidal Wave or $3 off Tsunami car washes with a valid Military ID, or Ladies’ Tuesdays – $2 off Tidal Wave or $3 off Tsunami car washes (I’m assuming for ladies). Print the coupons and bring them with you to save on your car wash.
I have to admit, I don’t mind paying $10-12 for a car wash. Is it the most frugal thing? No, but for me it’s worth it to have a clean car without the hassle of doing it myself. I think every frugal person has things they compromise on and it’s okay! I figure I’m saving so much money in other areas of my life that I won’t feel guilty paying for a car wash once in a while (I don’t go through weekly – I’m lucky if it’s once a month). Plus, it’s entertainment for my 3-yr-old, there has got to be some value in that!
Now if I could find a frugal way to get the inside of my car cleaned! Let me know if you find a FREE detailing day!
(Thanks, Thrifty & Thriving!)
Target – Save big on jeans today, FREE shipping!
Need jeans? Check out Target’s deals of the day! they have five different kinds of jeans on sale, with FREE shipping! These jeans pictured are Mossimo Juniors bootcut jeans for only $12 (reg. $19.99), plus they’ll ship FREE to your house. They also have girls and men’s jeans on sale!
These can sell out – so shop early if you want them.
SOLD OUT – Seattle/Tacoma area – Half-off hot air balloon ride!
BUMMER! This sold out.
If you’ve ever wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride, check out the Seattle/Tacoma Groupon offer of the day today! For only $99 you get either:
- $99 for a morning flight ($189 value). Upon landing, enjoy a light meal, such as a fruit tray and coffee, and a traditional post-flight toast.
- $109 for an evening flight ($210 value). Upon landing, enjoy a fully catered Italian buffet-style meal, including fare such as lasagna, salad, and bread sticks, and a traditional post-flight toast.
Each Groupon is good for one person, and a maximum of two Groupon customers will be allowed per balloon (smaller balloons hold four to six passengers, and larger balloons hold eight to ten; Groupon customers will be paired with other flying partners). Budget around three-and-a-half hours for the entire experience.
Here’s how you get this incredible deal:
If you are NEW to Groupon, head over here and register (it’s FREE)!
Then select “visit more cities” and select Seattle, WA.
If you have used Groupon before, head over here, click on “visit more cities” and select Seattle, WA to see the offer.
Expires in 1 year. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift. Valid only for flight purchased. Reservation required, subject to availability and weather. 48-hour cancellation policy or Groupon is forfeit. Must be at least 5 years old. Gratuity not included.
Holy cow! What a deal, sounds like fun. I went on a hot air balloon ride when I was about 14 and it was an experience I’ll never forget!
SOLD OUT! $25 worth of all-natural products for $12!
This has sold out!
Get $25 in eco-friendly, all-natural products for only $12! Today’s Seattle Eversave deal is for Abe’s Market, specializing in natural goods. They have a lot of cool products for sale on this Web site, I ended up buying two. Shipping is only $4.99, or FREE if you spend $29 or more. Check it out!
They have all-natural food, home goods, beauty products and back-to-school items. They also offer Kosher and Gluten-Free foods and drinks. They have teas, chocolates, foods, toys, cleaning products, spa items, and more!
Voucher expires Mar. 31, 2011 – so you could use it at Christmas time! You can buy multiples for gifts or repeat purchases (I did!). Use one coupon code per person. It says there is a limited quantity, so if this is something you want, don’t wait. Get all the details here.
Target – NEW printable store coupons!
There are new Target coupons available to print (in bold below). Because these are store coupons they can be combined with manufacturer coupons! All these coupons expire 9/30.
I’ve listed the Target store coupons in bold and any manufacturer coupons in regular text next time them. This way you can see how much you’ll save when you use both of them. If you know the prices of any of these items – leave a comment!
$1.50 off 79-oz. 120-load Surf powder laundry detergent
$1 off Surf laundry detergent from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $2.50 off one
$0.75 off two (2) Skippy Peanut Butter
$1/2 off Skippy Peanut Butter from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $1.75 off two
$0.75 off one Wish Bone 16-oz. pourable dressing or 7-oz. salad spritzers
$1.25/2 off Wishbone dressing from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $2.75 off two (with two $0.75 Target coupons)
$0.75 off purchase of two Lipton tea
$0.60/2 Lipton tea bags, Liption to Go or any Iced Tea Mix from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $1.45 off two
$0.75 off Suave hair care item
$0.50/1 Suave Men Hair Care Product 14.5oz from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $1.25 off one men’s hair care item
$0.50 off purchase of two Ragu pasta sauces
$1/2 Ragu pasta sauce from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $1.50 off two
$1.50 off 8-pk. Dove Men+Care or 8-pk. Dove or 12-pk. Lever 2000 Bar soap
$0.75 off Dove Beauty Bar 6-bar pack+ (excludes men+care) from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $2.25 off one
$1.50 off Vaseline Hand or Body lotion
$1 off Vaseline product 3.1oz+, except renewal or glow from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $2.50 off one
$1.00 off Degree or Dove Deodorant or Body mist
$0.75 off Degree Men or Women Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant or Body Mist from 8/1 Red Plum
Total off = $1.75 off one
$1.50 off Snuggle Sheets
$1.50 off Snuggle Liquid Fabric Softener$1.00 off All Liquid Laundry Detergent
$2.00 off 150-oz. 96-load All® 2X liquid laundry detergent
$0.50 off Hellman’s or Best Mayonnaise
$0.75 off With purchase of two I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter items
$1.50 off 21- to 24-oz. Bertolli frozen meal
(Thanks, Common Sense with Money!)
Land’s End – FREE shipping (no minimum), plus 25% off reg. prices
Land’s End is having a great promotion right now for Facebook fans – 25% off your entire purchase of regular priced items, plus FREE shipping (no minimum purchase)! I found this polar bear lunch box for only $4.99 with FREE shipping (reg. price $19.99)!
All you have to do is “like” Land’s End on Facebook, then click on the “coupon” tab. Once you see the coupon, click the coupon to start shopping and it automatically applies your 25% off code and FREE shipping. You get FREE shipping site wide, not just on regular priced items. This sale ends tomorrow, so don’t wait to shop.
I found an ton of adorable stuff in the Overstocks portion of the Land’s End Web site. You won’t get 25% off on overstocks, as they aren’t regular price, but a lot of items are already 75% off! Plus you’ll get FREE shipping.
To find the adorable polar bear lunch box pictured above search for item #24480-96H5
Here are some other cute things I found:
Toddler character snow boots – $11.99 (reg. $29.50)
Item #31977-86H9
Baby Knit Diaper Covers - $2.99 (reg. price $7.50)
Item #19983-36H3
There are many categories under Overstocks – including school uniforms! So if you need school uniforms you should definitely check there. They also have a lot of selection in men and women’s clothes!
Depending on what you purchase, you might also be able to use this promo code for $10 off $50 in kid’s regular priced clothing – PARENTS2, pin 2064 (from latest Parents magazine). This promotion code is good through 9/15.
Leave a comment if you find any other great deals!
Office Depot – Back-to-school deals for week of Aug. 22
There are some great deals this week at Office Depot! Sale is valid August 22-28.
PENNY DEALS! Only one cent!
Office Depot acrylic ruler – $0.01 each, limit 3 per household/business
2-pocket paper folders – $0.01 each, limit 10 per household/business
Office Depot slider pencil box – $0.01 each, limit 3 per household/business
OTHER DEALS
Office depot student compass – $0.25 cents, limit 3
Paper Mate Pink Pearl eraser 3-pk – $0.25 cents, limit 3
1″ school binder – $0.50 cents, limit 3
Purell instant hand sanitizer 0.5 oz – $0.50 cents, limit 3
Sharp scientific calculator - $1 (regular price $6.99!), limit 2
Foray liquid highlighters – $5 (reg. $9.99)
Foray dry erase board – $5 (reg. $12.99)
I’m only listing the deals I think are extra sweet. Let me know if I’m missing anything!
Get 30% off at Old Navy.com until 9 p.m. TODAY
This deal is only good through tonight, so don’t wait. TODAY only, 8/19, you can get 30% off your purchase at OldNavy.com. Use coupon code ONFALL at checkout. PLUS get FREE shipping on orders of $75 or more (if you spend less than $75, shipping is a flat $7).
There are lots of great deals online right now, like kids jeans at only $10 a pair, so with the 30% off code they are only $7! This is a great opportunity to do some back-to-school shopping without lugging the kiddos to the store.
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