Monday, March 9, 2009

Longs Deals in Oahu, Hawaii: March 8 - 14

GROCERIES

Lion Coffee
Regular - $4.29
Decaf - $4.99
100% Kona - $7.99

Hawaiian Host Macadamias, Stand-up bags 11 oz.
$5.99
- $1.00/2 Coupon (available at store)
Frugal Price:$5.49 each wyb 2

Love's Molokai Sweet Bread
$3.49

Okuhara Fish Cake
$1.79

Siu's Dried Mushrooms (Shiitake)
$3.99

Wng Hing Shanghai Wonton Chips
$2.89

Trident Xtra Care Gum
$1.29
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free coupon (available at store) AND
- $.75 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/3/09)
Frugal Price: $.27 each wyb 2

Chex Mix
$1.59
- $.60 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $.99

Lipton Recipe Secrets
$1.49
- $.60/2 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/12/09)
Frugal Price: $1.19

Brunswick Sardines
$.99

Lindt Lindor Truffles
$2.89
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.89

Blue Diamond Almonds, 1.5-oz
$.79
- $.50 Printable Coupon * At the bottom right.
Frugal Price: $.29

HOUSEHOLD

Crest, 6-oz.
$3.29
- $1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $2.29

All Laundry Detergent, 50-oz
$4.89
- $.40 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.49

Angel Soft Bathroom Tissues, 9 Mega Rolls or 12 Double Rolls
$6.88
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $6.48

Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser (Earth-Friendly)
$.89

Febreze NOTICEables
$7.79
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 & 3/1 Newspaper Inserts, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $6.79

PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Magic Soap
All-one hemp bar - $2.59
180in-1 Hemp Liquid - $5.79

Revlon Cosmetics & Treatment
25% Off

Nair Depilatory Products
50% Off

Leggs Hoisery
30% Off
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (for Body Beautiful Smoother - not sure if this is on sale, though)

Noxzema
50% Off

St. Ives Moisturizing Body Wash
$2.39
- $.50 in-ad coupon
Frugal Price: $1.89

Addidas Antiperspirant Deodorant Products or Deodorant Body Spray
$2.99
- $1.00 in-ad coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99

Magic Kiss Lipstick
$.79

L'Oreal Natural Match Color Creme Gloss
$8.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $7.99

Pert Plus 2 in 1 Shampoo Plus Conditioner
$2.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (1/25 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.99

Depend, fitted max protection briefs or underwear
$11.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $9.99

Poise, Pads or Liner
$4.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.99

Always Infinity Pads
$4.99
- $.50 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.49

HEALTH

Citracal Calcium Citrate w/ Vitamin D, Max 60 cap, or petites 100 tab.
$4.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.99

Bayer Aspirin, Regimen 32 tab., Chewable Regimen 36 tab, Genuine 24 tab.
$1.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $.99

PET CARE

Goodlife Recipe, Food for cats, puppies, or dogs (NOT AVAILABLE AT ALA MOANA)
$4.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.99

Goodlife Recipe, Snacks for Dogs (NOT AVAILABLE AT ALA MOANA)
$3.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal PriceL $2.99

Good Life Recipe, Treats for Cats (NOT AVAILABLE AT ALA MOANA)
$2.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.49





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Walgreens Deals- Oahu, Hawaii: March 8-14

REGISTER REWARDS
Buy $25 (Before Coupons) & Receive $10 Register Rewards

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants
$11.00
- $5.00 Printable Coupon (Huggies Gentle Care Products)
- $3.00 Printable Coupon (Huggies Natural Fit Products)
Frugal Price: $6.00 ~ $8.00

Depend or Poise
$13.00
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Depend)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Poise)
Frugal Price: $11.00 ~ $12.00

Kotex, 18 pk. tampons, 14-24pk. Maxi Pads, 48-64pk.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif pantiliners
$7.00/2
- $1.00 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/18/09) (Maxi Pads)
- $.75 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/18/09) (Pantiliners & tampons, respectively)

Kleenex, 80 to 85, 100, 130 or 200 pk.
$2.00/3

Scott Bathroom Tissue
$8.00

GROCERY

Blue Diamond Almonds, 6 oz
Buy 1 Get 1 Free at $3.79
- $.75/2 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.52

Wrigley's Gum
$1.98/3
- $.99/3 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
Frugal Price: $.99/3

Hershey's Candy, 8.5 to 10 oz.
$6.00/2
- $1.00/2 Easy Save Catalog Coupon AND
- $1.50/3 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.17 each wyb 3 and use both coupons

Royal Kona Coffee
Regular - $3.49
Decaff - $4.49

MacFarms Macadamia Nuts
$5.99

Coca-Cola or Dr. Pepper Products, 12-pk.
$13.00/4
- $3.00 Register Rewards
Frugal Price: $10.00/4 (after rewards)

Coca-Cola or Dr. Pepper Products, 2 litters
$4.00/3
- FREE Dr. Pepper Printable Coupon - print two

Jif Peanut Butter, 18 oz.
$5.00/2
- $1.00/3 Coupon (1/4 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $2.16 wyb 6 & use 2 coupons

Smucker's Strawberry Jelly, 20 oz.
$5.00/2
- $.35 Coupon (1/4 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $2.15

Pringles, 5.71 to 6.42 oz. (New Larger Size)
$5.00/3 w/ in-ad coupon
- $1.00/3 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.3

HOUSEHOLD

Xcel Laundry
$5.00/2

Tuf Paper Towels
$.69 w/ in-ad coupon

Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions
$7.99
- $4.00 Easy Saver catalog CouponAND
- $4.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/21/09)AND
- Buy One Get One Free Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: FREE/2 - Must use all three coupons.

Glade Sense & Spray Kit
$7.99
- $4.00 Easy Saver catalog CouponAND
- $4.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/21/09)AND
- Buy One Get One Free
Frugal Price: FREE/2 - Must use all three coupons.

Electrasol Powerball Tablets
$4.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Easy Saver Catalog Mail in Rebate
Frugal Price: $2.99 (after rebate)

Renuzit Adjustable Air
Buy 1 Get 1 Free at $1.99 w/ in-ad Coupon
- $.55/3 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert,exp. 4/30/09)
Frugal Price: $.72 each wyb 2 and use 2 coupons

Duracell Batteries, 8pk AA or AAA, 4pk C or D, 2pk 9 Volt
$5.99 http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
- $.75 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $5.24

Ajax Dish Liquid
$.89 w/ in-ad coupon

Energy Saving CFL Bulbs
Buy 1 Get 1 Free at $5.99

PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY

Garier Fructis Hair Care
$2.99
- $2.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert)
Frugal Price: FREE

Garnier Hair Color, Nutrisse or 100% Color
$5.99
- $2.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
- $2.00 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert)
Frugal Price: $1.99

L'Oreal Foundation, Powder, Concealer or Brush
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (on True Match)
Frugal Price: Various

L'Oreal Preference Hair Color
$8.99
- $2.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon AND
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.99

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Care
Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off
- $1.00 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert)
Frugal Price: Various

Eucerin Calming Skin Care
$6.99
- $1.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon AND
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, 4/30/09) OR
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.99

Right Guard or Dry Idea
$2.99
- $1.00/2 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/31/09)
- $2.00 Register Rewards * Limit 1 coupon printed per offer.
Frugal Price: .99 wyb 1 w/o coupon, $1.49 each wyb 2 w/ coupon (after rewards)

Aquafresh Toothpaste
$3.00/2
- $. 75 or $1.00 Printable Coupons
Frugal Price: $.75 ~ $50 each wyb 2 and use 2 coupons

Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste
$3.49
- $2.50 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon AND
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: FREE

Gillette Fusion Razor
$9.99
- $4.00 Register Rewards
- $4.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price $1.99 (after rewards)

HEALTH

Mega Red
$14.99
- $3.00 Easy Saver Catalog Coupon
- $3.00 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert)
Frugal Price: $8.99

Prilosec OTC
$20.99
- $5.00 Register Rewards
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 & 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $14.99





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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Target Deals in Oahu, Hawaii : 3/8-14

As I mentioned last week, Target opened 2 stores in Oahu, Hawaii last Wednesday. I visited a new store in Salt Lake (reported to be the biggest store in the US) yesterday (3/7/09). I posted a report on the new store w/ photos. Please check it out.

GROCERIES

15% Off All Archer Farms (Target Store Brand) Food & Drinks
- Examples of the products available -

Archer Farms Blueberry Granola w/ Flax Cereal, 23oz.
$4.50

Archer Farms Kiwi Watermelon or Lemon Raspberry Water, 4-pk
$2.29

Archer Farms Pineapple Peach Salsa, 16oz.
$2.50

Archer Farms Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream, 1.75-qt.
$4.41

Archer Farms Colombia Supreme Coffee, 12oz.
$6.99

Archer Farms Spinach & Artichoke Purses, 10-ct.
$7.64

Archer Farms Monster Trail Mix
$3.39

Archer Farms Raw & Unsalted Almonds, 12.5oz
$5.09

Archer Farms Sockeye Salmon
$8.06

Archer Farms Southwest Chipotle Pasta Salad
$4.24

Archer Farms Spinach & Goat Cheese Pizza
$5.00

Archer Farms All Natural Lunch Meat, 9oz.
- $.50 Off Printable Coupon

Archer Farms Cookies
- $.50 Off printable Coupon

Archer Farms Cereal
- $1.00 Off Printable Coupon

Archer Farms Nann Bread
- $.75 Off Printable Coupon

Market Pantry Cheese, 8oz Blocks or Shreds
$3.00
- $1.00 Off Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.00

Market Pantry Crispy Chicken Strips, 28oz.
$7.49

Coca-cola Products, 8pk. bottles or 12pk. cans
$7.00/2

Starbucks Coffee
$9.00

12-pk. Lipton (.5-liter) or 4-pk. Starbucks Frappuccino
$5.50

Vitaminwater 10, 20oz.
$10.00/10

Capri Sun Fruit Punch, 20-ct.
$4.49

StarKist Albacore Tuna, 6.4oz
$6.00/2

Kraft Mayo, 18oz
$6.00/2

Keebers Chips Deluxe or Club Crackers
$2.99

Kellogg's Fruit Snacks (10-ct.) or Yogos (6-ct.)
$2.00

Progresso Soup Cans or Bowls
$1.75
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon (for Light Soup)
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
- $2.00/4 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.25 each wyb 2 or 4

Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit! or Hamburger Helper
$1.75

Planters, 20-ct.
$5.25
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (for NU Trition)

Reese's Eggs (7.2oz) or Snickers Eggs (6-pk.)
$5.00/2

Hershey's Eggs or Kisses, 10oz.
$ 2.99
- $1.50/3 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.49 each wyb 3

Lindor Truffles
$2.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99

Rold Gold Pretzels (16oz.) or Lay's (11oz.)
$6.00/2
- $.55 Coupon (for Baked Lay's) (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/12)
Frugal Price: $2.45 each wyb 2 and use 2 coupons

Activa or DanActive (4-pk.)
$3.19
* Activa Challenge ($12 max. Refund)

HOUSEHOLD

Downy, 72-90 load
$7.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon - Thank you Ginger
- $.25 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $6.49 ~ $7.24

Bounce, 180 ct.
$7.49
- $.25 Coupon (2/8 & 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $7.24

Glad Sandwich (100-ct.), Storage (30to50-ct.), Cling Wrap (300sq.ft.), Press'n Seal (70sq.ft.)
$2.89

Crest, 4.1 or 6 oz.
$3.94
- $.50 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
- $.75 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
- $1.00 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09) for the ones specified on a coupon.
Frugal Price: $2.94 ~ $3.44

Colgate, 5.8 or 6 oz.
$3.94
- $.75 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/14/09)
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.19

Swiffer 360 Duster, 3 ct. Starter Kit
$4.79

Dial 12-pk. bars or all Body Wash
$.5.09
- $1.00/2 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30/09) for Body Wash
- $.35 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30/09) for bars
Frugal Price: $4.59 each wyb 2 ~ 4.74

Dial Hand Soap Pumps
$3.00/2
- $.35 Coupon (3/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30/09)
Frugal Price: $1.15 each wyb 2 & use two coupons

Target Trash Bag, 45-ct. 13-gal.
$6.54

Glade Candles
$2.89
-$1.50/2 Coupon (2/1/09 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/14/09)
Frugal Price:$2.14 each wyb 2

Glade Oil Candle Starter
$2.89
- Buy 1 Get 1 Free Coupon (2/1/09 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/14/09)
- $2.00 Printable Coupon

Palmolive, 13-oz.
$1.49
or 10% off other selected dish soap
- $.75 Printable Coupon (Pure & Clear)
Frugal Price: Various

HEALTH

Tylenol PM, 100+20-ct.
$9.99

$10 Target Gift Card w/ purchase of any new or transferred prescription

BEAUTY

L'Oreal True Match Liquid Makeup or infallible Lip Gross, selected others
$7.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $6.99

L'Oreal Elnett UV Hairspray
$14.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $13.99

Neutrogena Skin Care
10% Off
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (for Hand Cream SPF30)

PET CARE

Pet Essentials Scooping Cat Litter, 14-lb.
$5.49

# 10% off selected Pet Essentials litter and rawhide items.

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




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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Turn a Man's Shirt into a Cushion Cover

In Hawaii, men's normal work attire is aloha shirt & slacks.  My husband owns about 30 aloha shirts - he buys them at thrift shops.  He has this rule that every time he buys a new one, he has to throw one of the old ones away (Thanks to the rule, his closet is uncluttered unlike mine :<).  
We normally donate old clothes in good condition to thrift shops and use unsavageable ones as rags. But the prints on aloha shirts are so cute that I just could not say goodbyes to them.  So after some trials, I came up with an idea of turning them into cushion covers. 

All the tear & wear of old shirts usually are seen around neck and underarms, so if you cut these parts off, the remaining fabric is in pretty good condition.  Plus, since buttons and button holes are already sewn, you don't have to put a zipper. How great is that? 

Here is a simple instruction - I am a very lazy and armature seamstress, so pls. bear with me (If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them :) 

1. Turn a shirt inside out.  


2. Measure the length, width and thickness of your cushion (mine is 16 in. x 16 in. x 1 in. (for S size shirt).  Use a 1/4 seam allowance. 

3.  Add the width + the thickness + (1/4 seam allowance multiplied by 2). - e.g., 16 + 1 + 2 1/4 = 17 1/2 . Divide that number by 2. - e.g., 17 1/2 x 1/2 = 8 3/4 - hope this is right. Measure that length from where the buttons are sewn to the side. Mark about three dots on the both sides and connect the dots with a straight line from top to bottom of a shirt, using a ruler. - ("#3 side line")

4. Right below the top button, draw a straight line from side to side perpendicular to the #3 side lines. - ("#4 line")

5.  Add the length + the thickness + (1/4 seam allowance multiplied by 2). - e.g., 16 + 1 + 2 1/4 = 17 1/2) . Divide that number by 2. - e.g., 17 1/2  x 1/2 = 8 3/4.    Measure that length from #4 line toward the bottom of the shirt & mark about three dots.  Connect the dots with a straight line from side to side, using a ruler. 

6. Pin the front and back of the shirt together, aligned perfectly. 

7.  Cut along the line. 

8.  Sew completely around the edge, taking 1/4 seam allowance. 

9.  Unbotton and insert a cushion.  

* I think this also works with regular shirts, especially flannel & oxford shirts.  For a solid-color shirt, I would add some emblishments.  Emblishments also hide ink stains. 

* I made cushions inside these cushion covers using old sheet.  I was very stingy with fillings.  That's why the cushions look very FLAT.  Don't ever get stingy with cushion filinsg. 





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Coco's 10 Fav. Coupons


Courtesy: Leonard Low

1. $5.00 Off Huggies Gentle Care Diapers 

2. $3.00 Off Huggies Natural Fit Diapers 

3. $1.00 Off V8 100% Vegetable Juice 

4. $1.00 Off Any Aleve, 20 ct. or larger 


5. $ 2.00 Off Any Aveno Products




9. $1.00 Off Any McCormic Product

10. $2.00 Off Any Visine Product

* Also don't forget to request booklets w/ $10 worth coupons from Betty Crocker & General Mill's Better Eat America





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Coco's 10 Fav. Freebies

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by miss_mischief1992

Small Fry & Drink at Jack in the Box * Thank you, Heather 

Nelsons Pure & Clean Face Wash

Kotex Pad, Liner, & Tampon 

Aveda Men Shampoo 

Sephora by O.P.I Nail Polishes


Growth Chart from Tylenol (Comes with $5 worth of coupons) 

Parent's Choice Infant Formula 


Betty Crocker Warm Delights  

Bentley Seeds Wildflower Seeds 

* Also, don't forget to print your rebate form for a FREE box of Touch of Gray





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First Friday Honolulu Gallery Walk

First Friday Honolulu Gallery Walk is FREE self-guided tour of galleries, surrounding shops & restaurants and the Hawaii State Art Museum in downtown Honolulu. 

Gallery Walk Guide Map
List of exhibitions
Galleries and other arts venues host monthly opening receptions (= free pupus (appetizers/snacks), perhaps??) to showcase their new exhibits.  The surrounding shops and restaurants are also open until 9:00pm or later.

My husband and I joined this event two months ago and had a lot of fun.  I normally do not prefer contemporary arts, but to my surprise, many of the exhibits were very inspirational and thought-provoking.  I have to warn you, however, some of the exhibits at the galleries may be considered unsuitable for children. Also we felt a bit awkward because we were one of a few very under-dressed people.

If you are thinking of taking your children to this fun event, I highly recommend an event at the State Hawaii Art Museum.  The museum hosts "Live from the Lawn," a FREE live entertainment that features local and around-the-world musicians and dancers. This month's theme is "Music and dance from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Java, Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines." The event runs from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.

If weather holds tomorrow (I am so spoiled living in Hawaii, I simply do not go out when it rains :)), we are thinking of joining again. This time, we'll try to dress up.




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