Changes to the Main Menu

Monday, 08 February 2010 00:03 Written by cent_saving_mom

You have probably noticed a few changes on the menu here at More Than Cents. That is because I am moving forward in my efforts to make this a user friendly blog. In doing so I have decided that currently I can only focus on stores in the Kansas City Metro area. I find it difficult to provide advice and post deals for stores which I have never set foot in. I will be covering several stores (see the Store Directory), ones which I am familiar with the policies and procedures that apply to coupon redemption. Even if you are not in the Kansas City Metro area stick around as there will still be valuable information for you here at MTC. I hope that you find the new changes helpful and look forward to MTC becoming a more active blog.

Target Offers Mobile Coupon Service

Saturday, 06 February 2010 17:55 Written by cent_saving_mom

Are you aware that Target is now offering a mobile coupon service to their guests? Head over here to signup and receive coupons via text from Target. You can also register to receive text alerts for daily deals and weekly ad reminders from Target. Mobile coupons will arrive on Sundays, up to 5 times per month, and you can select the preferred time of delivery at signup. The text message will include a link to a barcode that can be scanned at checkout for you to receive additional savings on your purchases. "The same barcode can be used for multiple one-time-only coupon deals throughout the month."

I really like that Target is thinking outside of the box and offering a mobile coupon service. I can't tell you how many times I've forgotten to print or bring my Target coupons with me to the store. Having them available on my phone will not only save me time and ink but future frustration cause I'm bound to forget those coupons again. Note that I'm not sure if these will be the same coupons that are available for print or if these will be different coupons.

Remember that standard messaging rates will apply if you do not have free text messaging service.  After registering you can reply to any of the messages from Target at any time with STOP to discontinue the service ore HELP for more information.

Free Hot Sauce if the SaintsWin the Super Bowl

Friday, 05 February 2010 11:54 Written by cent_saving_mom

If the Saints win the big game this Sunday you can pickup some Louisiana Gold Hot Sauce for free.  Become a fan and follow the directions under the "Free Gold" tab to be eligible to receive your free bottle of liquid gold.

Thanks, KC Penny Pinchin' Mama!

A Win-Win Situation

Friday, 05 February 2010 10:19 Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 10:41 Written by cent_saving_mom

For those of you who keep up to date with More Than Cents either by visiting the website or subscribing to the RSS feed you know that I'm always game for a good contest. Recently one of my contest entries paid off...big time, but that is another story for another time (possibly later today). Right now I want to talk about a giveaway that if I win one of you lucky readers will win too!

Right now Holey Donuts! the maker of sweet treats without the fat and calories to guilt you is hosting a giveaway for bloggers. The blogger who registers and receives the most email signups will win $500 cash. If I win one of you who helped me win will receive a great prize package too. You will receive a February Love Assortment which consists of 4 boxes of Holey Donuts! in addition to a $250 store credit valid for one whole year. Can you imagine having succulent sweet treats that are low in fat but great tasting delivered straight to your door for the next year? Sounds heavenly doesn't it?

In order for us both to come out winners you need to join the Holey Donuts! mailing list. By joining the mailing list you'll receive special offers, freeshipping, private discount codes, a chance to win this fabulous prize pack and more. Here is all you have to do to enter: visit www.holeydonuts.net and click on "contact us" then put MORE THAN CENTS in the subject line and include your name and email address in the body of the email.

You have from now to February 28th to enter to win. You can only enter one time via email but you can receive an extra entry by fanning Holey Donuts! on Facebook and remember to mention that you were referred by MORE THAN CENTS.

Best of luck to us hopefully come March one of you will be indulging in some scruptious Holey Donuts! and I will be holding onto some extra cold hard cash.

Enjoy 35% Savings on Popchips at Amazon

Thursday, 04 February 2010 11:07 Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 11:10 Written by cent_saving_mom

Are you a big fan of Popchips? If so right now you can score these tasty chips at Amazon for 35% off! Combine this 20% code (PCFEB2IO) with the additional 15% for using Subscribe and Save bringing your combined savings to 35%. Offer is valid through February 28th 2010 so you have plenty of time to place an order. Don't forget to cancel your Subscribe and Save subscription or you will receive the same order down the road.

Save $15 on a $15 Purchase at The Limited

Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:28 Written by cent_saving_mom

Right now you can save $15 on a $15 or greater purchase with this printable coupon from The Limited. Coupon is valid through February 10th and is not valid on markdown prices or accessories. To find a Limited Store location near you go here.

Good Egg Project Offers Another B1G1 Free Dozen Eggs Coupon

Tuesday, 02 February 2010 22:05 Written by cent_saving_mom

The Good Egg Project is at it again and this Friday they will be sharing another great coupon. Be one of the first 30,000 egg lovers to visit The Incredible Edible Egg on Facebook and click the "Free Eggs" tab to download a coupon. Coupon is for buy one dozen eggs get one dozen free.

The Not So Obvious Deals & Steals In Kansas City - Tuesday, February 2nd

Tuesday, 02 February 2010 12:35 Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 14:01 Written by cent_saving_mom

I've been a shopping fool lately and my friend Darci and I found so many hot deals on products that were soon to expire at Hy-Vee. In the past week I can't tell you how many Hy-Vee locations in the Metro and Lawrence we hit but if it is anything less than 10 I'd be surprised. So the next time you head out to the store keep your eyes peeled for price reductions. We were able to pair almost every deal with a coupon, catalina offer and/or rebate to score these products for free or better than free!

Coors Light 6pk Bottles = 2/$6 (short expiration, 2-3 weeks)
Dole Salad Kits = $1 (short expiration, 3-5 days)
Easy Mac Single Cups = 5/$1 (expiration date about 1 1/2mos out)
Miller Genuine Draft 6pk Bottles = $2.98 and 2/$6 (short expiration, 2-3 weeks)
Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals and Entertaining Crackers = $1 (expiration date 1 mos out)
Old Orchard Juice Cocktails 64oz = $.88 (weekly sale ends 2/2)
Pillsbury Ready To Bake Cookie Dough = $1 (short expiration, less than 5 days but freezable for up to 2mos)
Prego Heart Smart Italian Sauce = $1.99 (price reduction, reg. $2.39 - catalina $1 OYNO wyb 3)
Smart Balance Sour Cream = $.79 (short expiration)
Tide Stain Release = $2.98
Ziploc Bags = 2/$1, $1 and 2/$3

We even found a new Pillsbury catalina by accident when purchasing the Pillsbury cookie dough.

Buy any Pillsbury Refrigerated: Crescents, Cookies, Sweet Rolls, Grands! Biscuits, Grands! Cinnamon Rolls, Pie Crusts, Dinner Rolls, Loaves, Breadsticks or Pizza Crust between 1/25 and 2/21.

Buy (4) & get $2 OYNO
Buy (5) & get $3 OYNO
Buy (6) & get $4 OYNO

For more catalina offers available at Hy-Vee check out this list from KC Penny Pinchin Mama.

Also before I forget here is a heads up that this weekend Hy-Vee will be hosting another Red Hot Weekend Sale! Sale will take place Saturday and Sunday and for a sneak peak check out the Hy-Vee website or Facebook at 5pm on Thursday.

Finally I get to share with you a few photos from our shopping excursions this past week. This includes Hy-Vee and Dillons. In the end we actually made money because of the awesome catalina at Hy-Vee on Ziploc bags. I hope our great bargains inspire you to get out there and find your own hot deals!

Combined trip to Hy-Vee.

The back of the van after a trip to Lawrence to Dillons and Hy-Vee.

Picture 1 of 2 of my goodies from Dillons and Hy-Vee in Lawrence.

Picture 2 of 2 of my goodies from Dillons and Hy-Vee in Lawrence.

Tide Stain Release, free plus $.02 in overage after coupons!