Saturday, March 28, 2009

Coco's 10 Fav Blog Posts


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1. Cocoa Popcorn @ Mad about Martha sounds so yummy.

2. Flourless Chocolate Cake @ Frugal Dr. Mom. I cannot wait to try out this recipe.  


3. 31 Quick Blogging Ideas @ Sisterly Savings. My current problem is - so many ideas, not enough time and writing skill...  

4. Did you know that you could donate expired coupons? Find out how @ Money Saving Methods.

5. I just loved this heart-warming & inspirational post @ Tri State Saver.

6. Create a beautiful mirror out of your dreaded and discarded credit cards - what a great idea. @ Fine Craft Guild

7. This Smothered Pork Chops @ LJM's Kitchen looks onolicious!!

8. Handmade butterfly-pattern cards out of Recycled papers @ Make it From Scratch - So Lovely!!

9. I am thinking of sewing a golf towel @ Junie Moon for my hubby

10. Make play dough for your kids & yourself (maybe)!! @ Channeling June Cleaver



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Friday, March 27, 2009

Hawaii Ocean Expo: March 28 & 29 (Coupon Alert)


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VJ Entertainment & KHON2 are hosting the first Hawaii Ocean Expo on March 28 & 29.

This event sounds like a lot of fun. It will feature vendors and sponsors representing boating, fishing, canoe paddling, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, SCUBA diving, sailboarding, skin diving, ocean apparel companies, and much more. There also will be the largest surf sample sale ever in Hawaii.


I am especially excited about cooking demonstrations by chefs @ Nobu - I was so excited when Nobu came to Waikiki. But now I am getting so used to frugal living, I don't know if I can tolerate their prices. But... cooking demonstrations usually mean free samples!! So maybe I can taste some of Nobu's dishes for FREE??? Oh, I cannot wait to find out!!!!!

Admission:

Adults: $5.00
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Children (6-12): $3.00
Children (5 & under): Free

Hour:

Saturday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

See you there!



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Foodland Deals - Oahu, Hawaii: March 25-31


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I normally do not post deals @ Foodland, because they do not accept printable coupons. But I found two great deals @ Foodland I want to share.  

Hormel Spam
$3.00/2
* Limit 4 Cans

Navel Orange
$.29/lb
* Only Saturday & Sunday.
* Limit 5 lbs.



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Times Supermarket - Oahu, Hawaii: March 25-31


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I'm sorry for a late post. I've had flu-like symptoms since the beginning of this week - excruciating headache, body-ache, hoarse voice, runny nose, dizziness(?). Now, I am back to normal minus dizziness.

I am beginning to suspect that I may have had PMS... I realized that I have these symptoms at least 3-4 times a year at a certain time (right before ...). I did a little research and it seems that flu-like symptoms is one of PMS (PMDD?) symptoms. Could this be possible?

Sorry, I digressed...

This week's deals that caught my attention at Times Supermarket;

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
$4.00/2 w/ in-ad coupon
* The lowest price I've ever seen!!

Sun Burst Liquid laundry Detergent, 61 load
$11.00/2 w/ in-ad coupon

Pedigree Canned Dog Food
$7.00/10 w/ in-ad coupon

I asked my hubby (who was so excited about the ice cream deal & woke up early on Wednesday to get to the store before work) to also get Kale that was $1.99 (also a great deal) & a few things. To make a grocery list for him, I cut pictures out of an ad & now my ad is all over... So I have to apologize for such a short list.

I also spotted deals on Kotex Maxi/Tampons ($2.99) & Kotex Liners ($.99). I think I had coupons for them. But now I found out that I misplaced my coupon organizer somewhere in the midst of my battles against headache. I cannot find them & the constant drilling noise and shaking from the sewage construction at the back of our apartment is NOT AT ALL HELPING!!!



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Attitude of Gratitude Award!!

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Ginger @ Attention Target Shopper gave me Attitude of Gratitude Award!! Thank you, Ginger. I am so grateful for all the help she's given to me as my blog mentor, I would like to give the award to her - but I am not sure if that'a allowed...

My 10 Nominees (in no particular order):

1. Almost Frugal

One of my favorite blogs. Kelly's posts are always thought-provoking. She's made me think really hard about what "being frugal" really means. AND she lives in France!!

2. Deal Seeking Mom
One of the first & best blogs that taught me the basics of couponing, when I started using coupons several months ago. I wish to create a blog like Tara's... one day. My mother always tells me to dream big...



3. Together We Save
Denise always leaves me very sweet comments at my blog. She & I started blogging around a same time. I am always amazed by her couponing knowledge & skills.

4. Sweet Tea & Coffee
I've been reading Pheobie's blog even before I started blogging. Her lists of freebies and coupons are great. Also check out her "Plastic Bags Consumed This Year" Counter.

5. Reviving the F Words
Lisa was the first non-anonymous person who left a comment at my blog. She is so funny. He blog makes me chuckle...

6. I'm an Organizing Junkie
I cannot thank Laura enough for hosting "Menu Plan Monday." Menu planning has been one of the best frugal tricks I've ever done.

7. My Reason(s) to Blog
Joy is such a sweet lady. Her blog is also filled with great frugal ideas and tips on couponing.

8. Mommy Snacks.net
Another blog that introduced me into the world of couponing & blogging. I just love Andrea's upbeat attitude about everything.

9. Being Frugal is Fabulous
Nicole's coupon-match lists for Safeway and Longs Drugs greatly helped me when I first started couponing (I just add $1.00 to her final prices & voila.. I have prices in Hawaii :))

10. The Coupon Game
I recently started reading Stephanie's blog & loving it!!


The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award
1. Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude
3. Link to your nominees within your post
4. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award
5. Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award
6. Tell us how you've come to have an attitude of gratitude



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Thursday, March 26, 2009

First Hawaiian International Auto Show - 3/26-29 (Coupon Alert)


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First Hawaiian International Auto Show is here again @ Hawaii Convention Center.

I don't drive (I'm a danger to the society when & if I do), but I've been always fascinated by the new technology and gadgets for cars, especially those electric cars.

The auto show this year will feature many exotic, pre-production, green trail, customized, classic, antique cars & more.


Admissions;

General (13+): $7.00
- $1.00 Printable Coupon OR
- $2.00 When you buy e-tickets
* When you buy e-tickets, you'll also receive a free one-year subscription to Motor Trend.

Senior Citizens (62+): $5.00

Military (active & retired, w/ID): $5.00
(includes all DOD ID's - civilian, employees, dependents, active duty, reserve, retired and National Guard)
* Buy One Get One FREE deal on Saturday.

Students (13+ w/student ID): $5.00

Children (7–12): $4.00
* Get in FREE on Sunday

Children (6 & under): FREE

Hours:
Thursday: 12 noon – 10 pm
Friday: 12 noon – 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm



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Monday, March 23, 2009

Menu Plan Monday: March 22

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I still have a lot of cabbage left in my fridge... I have cold and fell like my head will burst out right this minute. I don't know if I can cook tonight... I'm hoping to post recipe later this week....

Sun: Kimchi Soup

Mon: Deep Fried Mushed Potato Balls

Tue: Zucchini & Bacon Pasta


Wed: Pork & Cabbage Miso Saute

Thu: Scallop & Cabbage pancake

Fri: Salmon Can & Scallion Pasta

Sat: Udon



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Target Deals - Oahu, Hawaii: March 22-28



Here are several grocery deals that caught my attention in this week's Sunday ad. For complete sale information, scan an ad.

GROCERIES

Pepperidge Farm
$3.50

Archer Farms Snacks
$2.99


Market Pantry 10-ct. Fruit Snacks
$1.50

Velveeta Shells & Cheese
$4.00/2

Pizza Rolls, 40-ct.
$3.99

Lean Cuisine
$12.00/4

PET CARE 
Fancy Feast Cat Food
$.50

HOUSEHOLD 
Downy Fabric Softener, 120 load
$9.89
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $8.89

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

Schick Razors
$7.69
- $4.00 Coupon (3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/3/09)
- $5.00/2 Target Gift Card
Frugal Price: $1.19 each wyb 2

If you find any good deals you would like to share, please leave comments. I always value your comments.

Get your Target printable coupons.

Are you new to using coupons at Target, read a coupon policy (Click Coupon Policy Info at the top of her blog) & find other great deals information @ Attention Target Shoppers.



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Longs Drugs - Oahu, Hawaii: March 22-28


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Here are several good deals at Longs Drugs that caught my attention. Refer to an ad for complete sale information.

GROCERIES

Hawaiian Sun Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
$1.99 each
$11.89 (6 (six) Boxes Pack) ($1.98 each)

Hawaiian Tradition Gourmet Coffee (Sold Exclusively at Longs)
10% Kona Coffee Blend - $2.99
100% Kona Coffee - $7.99


Spam
$1.99
- $1.00/4 in-ad Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.74 each wyb 4

Vermont Curry Sauce Mix
$1.99

Love's Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns
$2.29

HOUSEHOLD

All Small & Mighty (3X Concentrated Laundry Detergent)
$9.00/2
- $.45 Printable Coupon (Print 2)coupon
Frugal Price: $4.05 each

Clorox Liquid Bleach
$2.19

HEALTH

Theraflu
$3.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99

Aleve Pain Reliever
$2.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 & 3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31 & 6/30)
Frugal Price: $1.99

Nature's Bounty Vitamins, Minerals, & Herbs
50% Off
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: various

One a Day Multivitamin Supplements
$4.99
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 & 3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31 & 6/30)
Frugal Price: $3.99

PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY

Pull-Ups Training Pants
$9.89
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $7.89



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Walgreens Deals - Oahu, Hawaii: March 22-28


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Here are a few good deals I spotted at Walgreens this week. Please see an ad for complete sale information...

GROCERIES

Coral Chunk Light Tuna
$.99 w/ in-ad coupon

Hawaiian Isles Coffee
Regular - $4.29
Decaf - $5.29

Kellogg's Cereal or Bars
$12.00/4
- $2.00/4 Register Rewards (to be used on Next Purchase @ Walgreens)
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon (Frosted Flakes) - print 2
Frugal Price: $2.00 each (Frosted Flakes) (After Register Rewards)


Planters Trail Mix
$4.00/2
- $1.00/2 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.00/2

HOUSEHOLD

Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
$3.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.49

: Johnson Household Cleaner :
$6.00/2
- $2.00/2 Easy Saver Catalog Mail-in Rebate
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Any Windex products)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Windex Wipes)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Fantastik)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Shout)
- $1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/25/09)
Frugal Price: FREE (Windex products) ~ $2.00/2 (After Rebate)

Pledge Cleaning Supplies
$7.00/2
- $2.00/2 Easy Saver Catalog Mail in Rebate
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Any Pledge products)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Pledge Multi-Surface Duster)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Pledge Wipes)
Frugal Price: $1.00/2 ~ $2.00/2 (After Rebate)

Glade PugIns Scented Oil
$5.00/2 w/ in-ad coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (3/15 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/18/09) (Refill)
Frugal Price: $3.00/2 when you use two coupons

HEALTH

Nature's Bounty Vitamins and Supplements
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: Various

Walgreens Stop-smoking Products
- $10.00 in-ad coupon
Frugal Price: various

Walgreens Certainty Protective Pads/Undergarments
- $3.00 in-ad coupon
Frugal Price: various

One A Day Multivitamins
- $3.00 in-ad coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 & 3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31 & 6/30)
- $4.00/2 Coupon (3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30)
Frugal Price: various

Bayer Aspirin
- $2.00 in-ad Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30/09)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Heart Advantage Only)

SinuCleanse Nasal Wash Kit
- $5.00 in-ad Coupon
Frugal Price: various

Walgreens Mucus Relief
- $5.00 in-ad Coupon
Frugal Price: various

Flintstones & One-a-day Scooby-Doo Gummies
- $2.00 in-ad coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 & 3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31 & 6/30)
Frugal Price: various

Aleve Pain Relief
- $3.00 in-ad coupon
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
- $.75 Coupon (3/22 Newspaper Insert, 6/30/09)
Frugal Price: various

Hydroxycut Dietary Supplement
- $10.00 in-ad coupon
Frugal Price: various

Walgreens Gold Seal, Fish Oil or Calcium
- $5.00 in-ad coupon
Frugal Price: various

Citracal Calcium
- $3.00 in-ad coupon
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 & 3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31 & 6/30)
Frugal Price: various

Alka-Seltzer or Phillips' Alka-Seltzer
- $2.00 in-ad coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/4 & 3/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31 & 6/30)
Frugal Price: various

Theraflu or Triaminic
$5.99
- $3.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Theraflu)
- $1.50 Printable Coupon (Triaminic)
Frugal Price: $.99 ~ $1.49

Tylenol, 80 or 100 ct.
$8.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon &
- $1.50 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
Frugal Price: $6.49

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

L'Oreal Hair Care
Buy 1 @5.49 Get 1 Free
- $1.00 Printable Coupon - Print & use two.
Frugal Price: $3.49/2

Maybelline Face, Lip, or Nail Cosmetics
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Frugal Price: Various

Almay Cosmetics
Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
- $3.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon (Foundation, Powder, Concealer, Blush, or Pure Blends)
Frugal Price; various

Right Guard Professional Strength Deodrant/Antiperspirant
$5.99
- $5.00 Easy Saver Catalog Mail-in Rebate
Frugal Price: $.99 (After Rebate)

Gillette Fusion Gamer Manual or Power Razor
$9.99
- $4.00 Register Rewards (to be used on Next Purchase @ Walgreens)
- $4.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.99 (After Register Rewards)

If you find any good deals you would like to share, please leave comments. I always value your comments.

Could not find products you were looking for at a store? Ask for rain checks. Walgreens stores in Honolulu seem to restock their products on Thursdays.




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Coco's 10 Fav Freebies


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1. Murad Sleep Reform Serum Sample

2. Grapefruit Spoons - when you buy one (1) 3-lb. or larger bag of fresh Florida grapefruit OR one (1) 54-ounce or larger container of 100% Florida grapefruit juice.

3. Gain Laundry Detergent Sample.


4. Roots of Nature Remedies Sample

5. Kellogg's All-Bran Drink Mix

6. Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Sample

The Original Blend is now available.

7. Prilosec OTC Sample

8. Goodnites Boxers Sample

9. Hyland's Calms Forté (Homeopathic Sleep Aid) Sample

10. A One-year Subscription to Kiwi Magazine
Comes w/ $5.00 in Earth's Best coupons




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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Coco's 10 Fav Coupons


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1. MaraNatha Organic or Natural Nut Butter

2. $2.00 Off Snuggle Creme


3. $1.00 Off Vaseline Clinical Therapy - Click "Prescribe $1.00 Off Coupons" at the top bar.

4. $1.00 Off Dreamfield Pasta

5. $2.00 Off Oscillococcinum

6. $.50 Off Green Works Cleaners

7. $.75 Off Palmolive Pure + Clear

8. $1.00 Off V8 100% Vegetable Juice

9. $1.00 Off McCormick Extract or Food Color

10. $.50 Off Challenge Daily Product



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