2010 September
My Commissary Deals (I Saved 88%!)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 11:52 am.
So I headed to the Commissary yesterday and was able to score some awesome bargains! I have highlighted most of the deals I was able to score below. I purchased a total of 124 items and spent just $33.31 out of pocket (including a $9.91 Surcharge which is like Military tax). My total was $208+ before coupons, so I ended up having a savings of 88%! I was pretty excited to say the least! 
Some of the items I purchased were actually better than FREE and I was able to apply the overage towards other products in my transaction! The Commissary actually allows this… in their coupon policy it states, “Valid coupons will be entered at the value stated on the coupon. If the value of the coupon exceeds the cost of the product, the customer will be given the full value of the coupon.” Pretty Cool, huh?!
For all you Commissary shoppers, I’m hoping the list below will help you save just as much as I did… possibly more! If you’re not a Commissary shopper, I am still hoping this will motivate you to clip those coupons. If I can save this much, I promise, you can too!
Commissary Deals
Groceries
Sunbelt fruit and grain Bars $1.39
Use the buy one get one free Facebook coupon found here
Final cost $0.70 per box!
BetterOats Oat Revolution Instant Oatmeal 5 pouches $0.95
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.20!
**There is also a buy one get one FREE Facebook coupon found here.
Quaker Oatmeal Old Fashioned Oats 18 oz canisters $0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/29 RP
Final cost FREE!
Barilla Whole Grain Pasta $0.99
Use the $0.75/1 coupon from the 8/29SS (some areas received a $1/2)
Or you can use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final cost as low as $0.24!
Nature’s Own Bread select varieties $1.49
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here (use zip code 90210)
Final cost ONLY $0.74!
CHI-CHI’S Tortillas $1.29
Use the $1/2 coupon found here
Final cost $0.79 each!
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Minis (4 packs) $1
Use the $5/5 Kraft cheese coupon found here
Final cost 5 packages for FREE!
Single Serve Nesquik Chocolate & Strawberry Milks $0.99
Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the 8/1 RP
Final cost only $0.49!
Starbucks Ice Cream $1.99
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $1.24!
Oscar Mayer Premium No Nitrates or Nitrates Added Hot Dogs 16 oz $1.25
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 8/22 or 9/26 SS
Final cost ONLY $0.75 per package!!
**This is an awesome price for the Nitrate Free packs!
Pillsbury Sweet Moments $1.99
Use the $1.50/1 coupons found here
Final cost only $0.49!
**There is also $1/1 coupon here.
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Packets $0.38
Use the $0.50/1 Old El Paso product coupon found here
Final cost FREE + $0.12 in overage to go towards other items!
Old El Paso Heat & Serve Sides $0.99
Use the $0.50/1 coupons from the 8/22 SS or the $0.50/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.49!
Slim-Fast Bar $0.90
Use the $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost FREE + a $0.10 moneymaker!
Fisher Trail Mix $0.99
Use the $1/1 ANY Fisher product coupon from the 6/20SS
Final cost FREE!
Fisher Basics Party Peanuts 8 oz $1.19
Use the $1/1 ANY Fisher product coupon from the 6/20 SS
Final cost only $0.19!
**I found these on the bottom shelf in the nut section. My hubby LOVES peanuts, so I bought 8 cans. I store all my nuts in the freezer and they stay fresh for a very long time.
Twizzler packages, various varieties, 16 oz $1.25
Use the $0.55/1 coupon from the 8/15 SS
Final cost only $0.70!
Old Orchard Healthy Balance juice $1.89
Use the $1/1 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.89!
Personal Care
Schick Quattro Disposable Razors $2.88
Use the coupons found here (Play the Visual Q’s Memory Match game)
You could score a $2, $3, or $4 coupon
Final cost as low as FREE + a little money-maker!
Schick Hydro 3 Razors $5
Use the $5/1 coupon from the 8/8 SS
Final cost FREE!
Edge Shave Gel with bonus Schick Quattro Titanium Razor attached $1.50
Use the buy one get one free coupon found here
Final cost only $0.75 each for Shave gel and a razor!
Nivea Lip Care $1.65
Use the $2/2 coupon found here
Final cost only $0.65 each!
Various Kids Band-Aids 20 ct (Hello Kitty, Transformers + more) $1.24
Use the $3/3 coupon from the 8/1 SS
Final cost only $0.24 each!
Reach Dental Floss select varieties $0.75
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/3, 3/7, 5/16 RP or found here
Final cost FREE + $0.25 in coupon overage to go towards other items!
Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons 18 ct $2.02
Use the $2/1 coupon found here
(there is also a $1.50/1 coupon found here)
Final cost only $0.02!
Household
Marcal Small Steps facial tissue $0.99
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 8/22 SS
Final cost FREE!
Downy Ultra Ball $1.01
Use the $1.50/1 ANY Downy Ultra coupon from the 8/22 SS
Final cost FREE + a $0.49 moneymaker!
**This was my favorite deal! I purchased 7 of these Downy Balls, so I made over $3 in overage to go towards other items! The coupon states ANY Downy Ultra item and doesn’t state anything about having to purchase detergent. These downy balls are located right by the Downy fabric softener… I hope lots of you can find them!
Happy Shopping!
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Walgreens: Spirit of Savings Instant Win Game
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am.
Wouldn’t you love to snag a $1,000 Walgreens gift card?! Just think about all the sweet deals that you could score! Through October 31st, you can head on over here to play the Walgreens Spirit of Savings Game, enter your email address, and you’ll instantly find out if you’re a winner… you could win a $25 gift card, $50 gift card or even a $1000 gift card! Limit one play per day.
Be sure to come back and let us know if you are a winner! Good luck! 
(Thanks, Mojo Savings!)
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Walmart PictureMe Portrait Studios: *HOT* Deal
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 10:54 am.
Are you desperately in need of some new photos of the kids or of the family? If so, consider making an appointment at the PictureMe Photo Studio located inside your local Walmart store. Currently, most PictureMe Studios are offering a 30 portrait package for only $7.99 (this one-pose package includes 1 8×10, 2 5x7s, 4 3.5x5s, 8 wallets and 16 keepsakes; also keep in mind that the $7.99 fee is for one person with each extra person in the photo costing another $5). To snag this $7.99 offer, head on over here and click on the “special offers” tab. And the deal gets even better! Check out this email below that I received from reader, Autumn…
Hi Collin! I have a pretty sweet deal to share with you and your readers. Have you ever heard of PictureMe Portrait Studios located in most Walmarts? Well if so, then you’re probably familiar with the “One-Pose Package” they offer that includes over 30 photos of the same pose for $7.99 (and sometimes it even goes on sale for $4.99). Well, I know how you can take that deal and make it even sweeter. Go in, get your one-pose package done for $7.99 (+ $5.00 for each additional person in the photo) . Once paid for, they will give you a code to view and purchase all of the poses (not just the one pose you selected, but all of them) online at myonlineportraits.com. And this is where the magic happens. Not only does myonlineportraits.com offer FREE enhancements on all online orders (the studio charges 5.00 extra per sheet for these), but there is also a code (2FREE6) you can use at checkout for 2 free sheets, no minimum purchase required! And the shipping on these sheets is only $3.99! So basically you are getting $20.00 worth of photos for $3.99. And when you combine that with your one-pose package you’re only paying a little over 12 bucks for everything!! I don’t think you can find a cheaper deal on professional pics anywhere! And don’t forget you get FREE enhancements on those two sheets! In the end, I scored 4 free sheets because my hubby created an account with his credit card and got another 2 free (the site gives you the ability to share your photos with others who can then purchase sheets as well). This is definitely a great deal for those of us moms who just don’t have a whole lot of money to spend on professional photos and I hope everyone enjoys it and gets some beautiful pictures done!
*For even more deals, be sure to sign up for the PictureMe Studios email newsletter. Upon sign-up, I immediately received a coupon for a FREE 10×13 wall portrait (a $29.99 value)!
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Panda Express: FREE Kobari Beef (9/29)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 10:28 am.
Here’s a yummy freebie for ya! Head over to Panda Express tomorrow, September 29th, for a FREE single serving of Kobari Beef. Just be sure to bring the coupon found here; no purchase necessary.
(Thanks, Olivia, Frugally Marisha, Chi-Town Cheapskate, and Takako!)
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Synovate: Apply to Be a Product Tester & More
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 10:15 am.
Synovate is once again looking to snag some new product testers! If you are a new Hip2Save reader or didn’t have the opportunity to sign up for Synovate last month, here’s another chance to sign up to become a product tester! Synovate, a leading global provider of market research information and analysis with over 60 years of experience, currently has openings for new panelists! Just click here to register.
As a Synovate panelist, you’ll have an opportunity to…
* Help companies improve everyday services, products, and household items
* Be the first to test new consumer goods
* Help design new products before they appear on store shelves nationwide
* Earn points redeemable for cash by taking surveys with the Synovate Rewards Program
* When you register, you’ll be entered into the Monthly Sign-up Sweepstakes with 200+ monthly winners
Check out the comments below from Hip2Save readers who are also Synovate Panelists…
I signed up for Synovate last month and within a week of signing up I received 2 full size Pantene products to test 
I signed up last time and got invited to a mom shop survey. I answered ? (5 min) everyday for 2 weeks and when done I got $25. I’ve already got a check on the way so I am happy with the company.
I also have been a member for several years now and I am always getting new products to try and test. Some of the more recent products have been margarine, frozen snacks, pasta sauces, paper towels, lotions, and shampoo and conditioners. Along with the products you accumulate points that you can redeem for cash. Its pretty cool.
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Walgreens: $20 of Wet 'n Wild Cosmetics for $5
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 10:02 am.
Do you have the September issue of All You magazine on hand? If so, you may have noticed a high value $5 off your purchase of $10 or more Wet ‘n Wild Cosmetics Coupon. You can use this coupon at Walgreens this week to score $20 worth of Wet ‘n Wild Cosmetics for just $5! Here’s how…
Buy $20 worth of Wet ‘n Wild Cosmetics
On sale for 50% off this week = $10
Use the $5 off $10 coupon found in the September All You mag.
Final cost only $5 for $20 worth of cosmetics!
(Thanks, Jessica’s Coupons!)
*If you don’t have an All You magazine subscription yet, I would highly suggest getting one. All you magazine is filled with lots of great manufacturer’s coupons… sometimes the coupons are even higher value than what you’ll find online or in the newspaper. Currently, you can snag a 6 month subscription on Amazon for $10. This is a great way to try out the magazine and see if you like it (which I’m guessing you will).
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Sprout Organic Baby Food Sampling Program
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 9:26 am.
If you have a child 0-9 months, head on over here to take a product review screening survey regarding Sprout Organic Baby Food. Based on your answers, you may be chosen to take part in a sampling program where you will receive a FREE Sprout’s starter food!
(Thanks, Mojo Savings!)
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Coupon Network By Catalina
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 9:17 am.
Catalina recently came out with a new coupon site, Coupon Network by Catalina. You can print various coupons and they also have a “Buy & Save” section which is suppose to pull up Catalina offers in your area. It appears that they haven’t yet updated this section as the Catalina offers in my area are not showing up… but hopefully that’s just because this site is so new.
Anyway, I’m thinkin’ this will be a great resource and I’m definitely going to save it to my favorites!
(Thanks, The Coupon Girl!)
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Restaurant.com: 80% off Code (Valid thru 9/30)
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 8:57 am.
Restaurant.com has a new 80% off promotional code:
Take 80% off of $25 Gift Certificates and pay ONLY $2!
Just use promo code FALL thru 9/30!
For a total of just $2, you’ll end up getting a $25 gift certificate! Or for an even better deal, you can purchase the Dinner of the Month Club. What’s that? It’s a 12 month package that comes with 12 $25 gift certificates and one FREE $50 gift certificate! The total for this package would be $120, but after you type in promo code FALL—your total will drop to just $24! Wahoo! That means you’re snagging $350 worth of dining certificates for ONLY $24!
**If your unfamiliar with how Restaurant.com works, then be sure to check out this post!
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FREE Enfamil Samples, Coupons + More!
This Hip2Save.com Deal was hand-posted on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 8:45 am.
Note: I posted this yesterday, but the Enfamil site seemed to be having issues so I took down the post. The site now appears to be working, so I thought I’d do a repost.
If you or someone you know is pregnant or recently had a baby, click on the banner above and join Enfamil Family Beginnings. Just for registering, you’ll receive FREE samples of Enfamil products and up to $60 in savings! It also states they will send you FREE gifts (when I signed up a few years ago, I received a free diaper bag filled with coupons and samples)!
*You can also sign up for various other Enfamil Formula Samples here, here and here! …AND you can sign up for a FREE Earth’s Best Organic Infant formula sample here (have to “Like” them on Facebook).
(Thanks, Free Snatcher & The Thrifty Couple!)
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