Season Pass or purchase for each visit?

According to Yahoo Finance expert Laura Rowley you should "Pay as you go. Most amusement parks offer hefty discounts and coupons on their website. An unlimited pass is usually worthwhile only if you plan to attend at least four times." 

allyou June 2011

Find the Cheapest Fuel Stops!

I was reading my "All You" Magazine today and they referred a couple of great websites to help us all this summer when we travel. Check out gasprices.mapquest.com before you gas up for your big trips.

Looking for a Host for my next class!

Email me at myfreecouponclass@gmail.com if you would like to host a free coupon class at your home!

Lehi, UT Costco Deals

Here are some great deals that are limited to the Lehi, Utah Costco. I hope to post some more on Monday. All items are limited!

SANI-HANDS 100 CT WIPES $1.97

SECRET FLAWLESS AP/DEO 4 PK / 2.6 OZ. $9.97

AVEENO SHAMPOO 32OZ $6.97--LOTS ON HAND

AVEENO BODYWASH 3PK-16 OZ $5.97--LOTS ON HAND

Perfect Tear Paper Towel Holder- $9.97

KS 6.5QT CAST IRON FRENCH Oven- $39.97

Nordic ware 14in Wok- $19.97

Snow Fountain Cherry Tree- $27.99

Maybe our best deal of the year- Purple Plum and Flowering Pear Tree $39.99

Happy Baby Products and Freebies!

I have recently teamed up with Happy Baby Products! I will be posting special events that I will be at where you can get free samples and coupons. Their products are amazing. Stay tuned!

My Target Experience

If any of you have taken my classes you know that I talk about "cashier profiling." My favorite cashier was on break at Target on Saturday so I went through a different line. It was horrible! I ended up asking her to stop the transaction, hand back the coupons and I waited for my favorite cashier to get back from break. The savings with coupons were definitely worth it.

Prices going up!

Check out this article about prices going up on Kimberly-Clark products. Some of these include Huggies and Kleenex Brands

Free Paper at Staples

Head over to Staples and grab this paper ream and submit it for a full rebate! Nice!

Smiths Cereal SALE

Head over to Smiths today with your GM coupons in hand. They are having a huge sale on General Mills cereal (buy 4 get $5 off next transaction). So make sure to separate your transactions to get the $5 off. Check out this post from Freebies2Deals.

.50 Red Box Tomorrow

On Thursday April 14, 2011 head to a read box and use coupon code THURSDAY to get a Red Box rental for .50.

Great Chicken Price 1.39lb!

Remember in our class when we talked about price-matching with Walmart? Here is a great ad to print off and use. BUY LOW AD and Best Deals for BUY LOW!
Thanks to Savvy Shopper Deals

Make and Takes for Easter

Make and Takes has some of the cutest ideas for crafts. I am going to try this one with my kids this weekend.

Bed Bath and Beyond and Babies 'R' Us coupons are here!

I am so excited to get the %20 Bed Bath and Beyond coupons! Keep them in your binder or car for those spring weddings that will be coming up. There was also a %20 off coupon in the Toys r us insert (which can also be used at babies'r'us). Keep those for future baby shower gifts and registry items.

Sweet Deals at City Deals

City Deals is having an April promotion!

1. Enter in APRIL5FREE for %5 off your order and free shipping
2. Then enter in MYFREECOUPON for an additional $5 off.
   

Let me know if you score any great deals! This is one of my favorites Great Harvest Bread CO. Remember once you get your gift cert from city deals you can usually combine them with coupons! Oh YEAH!

Where are the Bed Bath and Beyond Coupons?

I decided to stop in and chat with the manager of my local Bed Bath and Beyond and ask why there have not been any coupons sent out lately. He told me that corporate sends them out when they feel the stores need an extra influx of business, but we should see them quarterly. I love using Bed Bath and Beyond 20% off coupons for wedding gifts.

He also informed me that you can use as many 20% coupons as you have one per item!!! (for the Sandy, Utah BBAB). For instance you can go to the check-out with 4 coupons and four items and get 20% off each item. You can print off the Bed Bath and Beyond Coupon from their website here and print off one to use the next time you go.

Lookie Loo Photography Studio

Lookie Loo Photography is announcing her grand opening of her new studio! Enter to win a free shoot here. She is an amazing photographer. I hope I win!

Make your own Granola Bars!

I have tried this recipe many times and I love it! It's cheap and fast. I have a thing for oatmeal which means I love granola bars. If you come up with any variations let me know. I would love to try new ones. Here is the recipe:

1. 1 cup honey
2. 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
3. 2 2/3 cups rolled oats (I use quick oats)
4. 1 cup whole wheat flour
5. 1 tsp. cinnamon
6. 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
7. 1/3 cup wheat germ
   
8. 2 cups mix-ins in any combination of the following: coconut, raisins, chocolate or carob chips, unsalted nuts, any finely chopped dried fruit such as dates, apricots, apples, etc.
   

• mix honey and pb until smooth
• stir oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, wheatgerm and mix-ins
• if it seems to dry add a little bit of water 1 Tbs at a time
• if it seems to sticky, add oatmeal 1 Tbs at a time
• mixture should be slightly sticky but easy to spread
  
• spread into a lightly greased 9x13 pan
• bake at 350 until lightly brown (usually for me it is about 7 minutes)
  
• Do not overbake!
  
• cut while they are warm
• when cool remove from the pan with a spatula
• wrap each bar separately in plastic wrap and place in ziploc bags or air tight container
• freeze the extras

Makes about 2 dozen bars

Pregnancy Resource Center

I had lunch with Tamera Anderson the Director of the SLC Pregnancy Resource Center. She is a wonderful woman who has dedicated her life to saving others and being there in times of need. I have had the chance to be with her a couple of times at different events. The PRC is a great organization.

The PRC helps young mothers-to-be with medical needs, offers support, and most of all creates a safe environment for them to ask questions. They have done a huge campaign on the University of Utah's Campus to make the students aware that the PRC is there for any woman who finds out that she is pregnant and needs help.

What does this have to do with couponing? The PRC provides diapers, formula, baby clothes, bottles and many other things that new moms need for the first year. There are always great deals on diapers and other baby items. In the paper last week there was a $5.00 off coupon for ready-serve Simulac. At Target the ready-serve Simulac was only $5.49. If you have four papers, grab four of these and start a donation box for the PRC. That would make each formula only .49!

They are always in need of:

1. Diapers
   
2. Bottles
3. Formula
4. Baby Clothing (infant sizes) gently used or new

Here is their link if you want so more information or know someone who is pregnant and needs help!

Get paid to buy Colgate Toothpaste at Walgreens!

I got inspired by Jamie at our last class and wanted to check out Walgeens this week. If you are new to Walgreens do this.

1. Cut out 4 of the Colgate .75/1 from the newspaper this weekend
   
2. Go to Walgreens!
3. Buy the Colgate Max White toothpastes (use one coupon per transaction) in 4 different/separate transactions pay 2.24 + tax per transaction.
   
4. Collect your (4)3.00 rewards and use them on another purchase! $12!
   
5. You make $3.04 for buying toothpaste. Nice!
   

If you are interested in getting the Deseret News or Salt Lake Tribune so you can score these types of deals call 801-344-2959 and use promo code "Allyson" to get the best rates and Smiths Gift Cards for new subscriptions.

Chen's Noodle House

We had a "Girls Night Out" at Chen's Noodle House tonight. It was way yummy and the service was great! I thought that the prices were perfect for what you were served. It is kid friendly as well. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who lives in Utah County.

Chen's Noodle House
435 E 1150 S
Orem, UT 84097

Thank You!

Thank you for all your interest in My Free Coupon Class! I will start scheduling classes tonight and update my blog after my class in South Jordan. Just a reminder, I teach classes for:

• Business Groups
• Mother's groups
• Friend gatherings
• Church groups
• Girls night out

Contact me at myfreecouponclass@gmail.com to get in on the next class!

Utah Walmart stores are doubling coupons. TODAY ONLY

Just a heads up everyone about Wal-Mart today. Head there with your coupon binder and get some great deals like here. Thanks to Melea at Freebies 2 Deals for the heads up!

The Easy Way to Find the Deals!

Have you ever wondered how us couponers get such great deals on everything? One of the tools that I use on a weekly basis is Savvy Shopper Deals. If you have not visited Savvy Shopper Deals Website do it now!

1. Click on the green button that says Shopping Wizard
2. Set your location to where ever you are
3. Pick the stores that you want to see and compare (the ones that you would actually shop at)
   
4. If you want pick the ranking that you want (I always pick the WOW meaning it is a great deal)
5. Or, you can enter a product in the search engine and it will bring up the price comparisons for just that product.
   
6. She also posts the coupons and links right there...so easy
7. Print off your list and take it with you in the store!
   

Look at Your Receipts for Free Stuff!

Melea from Freebies2Deals wrote an article published on Sunday in the Now Utah section of the newspaper titled Think you can't coupon? Think again! Her points, CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS for free items. For some of them you will have to fill out a short survey to get each one, but it is so worth it. Some places that offer free items are:

• Cafe Rio - fill out survey and get a free dessert (May I suggest the Key Lime Pie)
• Arby's - fill out the survey online for a free Roast Beef Sandwich
• Victoria's Secret-$10 off your next $50 purchase
• Wendy's - $2 off your next order
• Mimi's Cafe- Buy one get one free breakfast
• Old Navy - 10% off your next purchase

Thanks to Freebies2deals for this great article

Don't pay for Restaurant Chocolate Cake!

I was speaking with the Costco Bakery Manager on Friday and she let me in on a secret. The amazing "All American Chocolate Cake" at Costco is purchased by expensive restaurants, and served to you at a way marked up price. What???? (One of the restaurants is the most expensive one in UT!)
So the next time you need a chocolate fix pick up one of these cakes. They are found in the back by the bakery on the tables. These cakes are made from scratch at the Costco bakery and are sooooo good. Price should be around $16.99. Make sure you grab a gallon of milk too for $1.78.

By the way - this cake should serve up to 36 people. This is how to do it:

1. Freeze the cake
2. Slice it on top into skinny pieces
   
3. Lay each piece on it's side and cut it into three pieces.
   
4. Drizzle with raspberry/strawberry sauce and place a raspberry/strawberry on the plate to make it pretty.

How to get Free Moving Boxes

Moving can be stressful especially when you have to move yourself! Never pay for moving boxes. Check Craigslist or Utah's KSL to score free boxes and just pick them up. People are always willing to give them away and are glad you are taking them.

Save Money on Laundry Soap

Many of you have asked me how I make my own Laundry Detergent. This is a great website that has several. Thanks to Justine for teaching me how to do it! I have saved a lot of money by making my own.

Homemade Laundry Detergent

Cute and Cheap Baby Shower Dessert Idea

My friend Kimberli makes these with out the sticks --- they are soooo yummy! http://www.creative-baby-shower-ideas.com/cake-pops.html

My Favorite Costco Products

Costco Products that are always a good deal and eaten in my home!

1. Kirkland Milk
2. 18pk Eggs
3. Kirkland Trash Bags (garage and kitchen)
4. Big bag of Spinach
5. Bananas
6. Muscle Milk 100% Whey Protein
7. Uncooked flour tortillas
8. Chocolate covered almonds....mmmmm
   

Do you have any others?

Costco Best Deals thru 4/3

As many of you know, I am a huge COSTCO fan. Here are some of the best deals that you get right now.

Use your Costco Coupon Booklet to score these WOW deals before 4/3

Grocery
*Apple Strudel 8 ct. use $1.50/1 = $5.49
*Rice Krispies Treats 54 ct. $10.99 use $3.00/1 = $ 7.99
*Oh Boy Oberto Beef Jerky 2/9 oz. pk $12.99 use $3.00/1 = $9.99
*Nestle toll House Morsels 72oz $8.99 use $2.00/1 = $6.99

Beverages:
* San Pellegrino 12/25.3 oz. $12.99 use $3.00/1 = $9.99
*Snapple Variety Pack 24/20 oz $16.99 use $3.50/1 = $13.49

Cleaners:
*Clorox wipes 4/78 ct. $11.15 use $2.50/1 = $8.65
* Clorox Clean-up 180 oz. plus 32oz trigger = $9.79 use $2.50/1 = $7.29
*Pine-Sol 175 oz. $7.91 use $200/1 = $5.91
*Clorox Toilet Bowl cleaner 4/24 oz. $5.79 use $2.00/1 = $3.79

Laundry:
*Resolve Spray'nWash 144 oz plus 22oz. trigger $8.49 use $2.75/1=$5.74
*Bounce Renewing Dryer Sheets 250 ct. $7.52 use $1.50 /1 =$6.02

Pet Items:
*Jerky Treats 56 oz. $9.45 use BOGO Free Coupon = $4.72 each

Paper Items:
*Gladeware 24pk. $7.99 use $2.00/1 = $5.99

Baby Items:
* Similac Infant formula Advance or Sensitive 34 oz. $25.79 use $5.00/1 =$20.79
*Kirkland Sig. Diapers sz 1-6 $37.99 use $5.00/1 = $32.99

Thanks to http://savvyshopperdeals.com/utah/ for these deals!

Take a free couponing class with Allyson at http://myfreecouponclassdraper.eventbrite.com/

Draper Free Coupon Class

Come and Join us for our Free Coupon Class in Draper, Utah

Where: The Brough Residence

1242 Wild Hay Lane

Draper, UT 84020

When: Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 7:00pm-8:30pm

• We will go over the basics of couponing
• Where to get coupons
• How to organize coupons
• How to use coupons
• Where to get the best deals

It will be fun, interactive and informational.

Your children are really cute but are not invited. Nursing babies are welcome.

Register here at

http://myfreecouponclassdraper.eventbrite.com/