Deal Alert: Really Cheap Protein Bars

Hi everyone, you would not guess the deal I got on Genisoy protein bars today. I have been looking for a light meal that fits with my diet plan for a quick lunch while out doing my consultations. Yes, I'm trying to lose a few pounds before Summer gets here just like everyone else. Lol, bathingsuit season is just around the corner again, and fast food is not a good option!

I just bought a lot of Genisoy protein bars on Ebay at a price you won't believe. Are you ready for this? 78 bars for $38 including free shipping. Wow! Even with a buy-2-get-1 free coupon with the bars on sale I can't do as well as the $.49 per bar I did today.

I always knew that Ebay was great for low prices on most items, but I was surprised how cheap nutrition bars were as I browsed around a bit. What a deal, and they had literally hundred of auctions to choose from. Take a look at how great the savings are on the ebay widget above and you'll see what I mean. The widget doesn't even come close to showing how many low priced options there are availiable in the stores either. Give a quick search for your favorite brand, you'll be surprised how low the prices are.

I'm going to have a better look around and see if I can find any other exceptional offers on grocery, health and beauty, and pet type offers. I'll let you all know what I find.

Amazon Grocery Coupons and Promotion Codes for August 2008

Finally, here is an updated list of Amazon grocery coupon promtion codes for August 2008.

You'll notice a ton of savings here. Most have free shipping and offer savings over 35%. Some offers top 50% this month. Happy Savings!


August 2008 Amazon Grocery Coupon Codes and Special Promotions

$5 off Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener Expires 12/31/08

$5 off $19 Amazon coupon code Frito-Lay Snacks Assorted Varieties Use Amazon coupon promotion code TRUENRHT Expires 8/12/08

$5 off $29 Amazon coupon code for Timothy's World Coffee Use Amazon coupon promotion code KCUP4444 Expires 08/31/08

$10 off Amazon coupon code for Kraft Mac & Cheese-A-PaloozaUse Amazon coupon promotion code MACPRUIT Expires 08/31/08

$10 off $29 Amazon coupon promotion code for KA-ME Snack Mixes Use Amazon coupon promotion code KAME3333 Expires 08/31/08

$10 off $29 Amazon coupon promotion code for Stubb's Barbeque Sauces and Rubs Use Amazon coupon promotion code STUBBS29 Expires 08/15/08

$10 off $29 Amazon coupon promotion code for Sesmark Chips Use Amazon coupon promotion code SESMARK4 Expires 08/31/08

$10 off $29 Amazon coupon promotion code for Folgers, Millstone and Pringles Products Use Amazon coupon promotion code PRINGSTN Expires 08/31/08

$10 off $29 Amazon coupon promotion code for Izze Sparkling Juice Use Amazon coupon promotion code IZZEFIZZ Expires 08/31/08

$10 off $39 Amazon coupon promotion code for Jolly Time Popcorn Products Use Amazon coupon promotion code POPNJOLY Expires 08/31/08

$15 off $39 Amazon coupon promotion code for Mi-Del Cookies Use Amazon coupon promotion code MIDEL555 Expires 08/31/08

$20 off $49 Amazon coupon promtion code for G' Day Gourmet Canned Tuna and Salmon Use Amazon coupon promotion code SALMON08 Expires 08/16/08

$20 Instant Savings on Olay, Gillette, Secret, Crest, Prilosec, and More Use Amazon coupon promotion code AUG8PGOL Expires 08/31/08

15% Instant savings on Ito En Teas with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code TETEAS22 Expires 08/31/08

15% Instant savings on Silkenty Tea Gifts with Amazon coupon promotion code Amazon coupon promotion code CEYLONTE Expires 08/31/08

20% Instant savings on Haribo Candy with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code GUMM5555 Expires 08/31/08

25% Instant savings on Eden Grove Teas with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code TEALIFE4 Expires 08/31/08

35% Instant savings on Mrs. Leeper's & Eddie's Organic Pastas with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code GLFREE55 Expires 0831/08

35% Instant savings on Silk Soymillk Products with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code SILKSIL5 Expires 08/31/08

35% Instant Savings on Horizon Organic Milk Products with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon promotion code MILKMIL6 Expires 08/31/08

50% Instant Savings on Two Tiger Tiger Asian Foods Products with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code TIGERT55 Expires 08/31/08

50% Instant Savings on Zico Pure Coconut Water with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code COCONUT5 Expires 08/31/08

25% Instant Savings on Henry and Lisa's Natural Seafood with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon code ZGB8BH6R Expires 08/31/08

$10 off $25 Clearance Event with Free shipping Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code CLRANC78 Expiration: Limited to supplies on hand

$25 off $59 Back to Shcool Grocery Event with Amazon coupon promotion code Use Amazon coupon promotion code BTSBASIC Expires 08/31/08

I'll be posting a few more offers soon, but need to do a little more checking before I give them the thumbs up on savings. In the meantime, know that I'll be posting banners and offers for more free printable grocery coupons soon.

Liz

8 Things You Should Know About Grocery Shopping Cheap

As I pondered the writing of this post I tried to think about the 8 things you should know about shopping cheap. I wanted to create the how to eat better for less bullet points, as it were.

While there are thousands of nuances to being a true grocery shopping guru, there really are only a few basic skills to master if you want to cut your grocery bills down to size. If you need a quick reduction in spending then here are the basics. These 8 must master strategies are listed in no particular order as they are all equally important.

:: Know yourself and your needs. Get to know yourself as a consumer. How much do you use of certain products in the course of a week or a month? I’m talking about doing the math here. Take a sharpie and mark bottles of shampoo or any other products you use day in and day out. Get a solid knowledge of how much you consume and how often you will need to buy. Knowing how much you use is vital to your savings plan. You’ll see why as we get to our next point.

:: Always buy on sale. Sale prices are 30%-50% off the full shelf price when products run on special. Grocers have a regular repeating ad cycle on almost every item in the store that runs between 3-6 weeks depending on the item. Know when the products you use the most run and buy enough to get you through to the next sale. Never, ever be caught paying full price.

:: Stockpiling is your friend. Know the sales cycle and embrace the sales cycle. Any nonperishable product, as well as those you can freeze and eat within a few months is a candidate for stockpiling. By stockpiling I don’t mean jamming the freezer, but purchasing just enough to ensure that you don’t get caught paying full price. You don't need to go overboard here unless the price is really a steal. See how the first two strategies build on this one? You want to buy just enough to ensure that you don’t have to pay the high dollar, but not so much that you will waste anything you buy.

:: Waste costs. I have seen estimates that food wasted in the average home ranges from 5-12% in most households. In dollars, a $150 grocery bill for a family of 6 means that you just threw out anywhere from $7.50 to $18.00 into the dumpster. Some families just learning to save are spending far more than $150.00 per week, so you get the idea. In a year you could be saving $390.00 to $936.00 or more that you didn’t even know you had. Use itall or loose it.

:: Coupons really do count. Every week I get asked if coupons are worth the time. My answer is always a resounding yes when used correctly! I save $50.00 a week with my coupons and get many products either free or for pennies on the dollar. Free is the best price in my book, all day long and everyday. Use coupons at double coupon stores or on double or triple coupon days if at all possible. Save your coupons for use when the product is already on sale and save an additional 30-50% just for having the patience to plan coupon use. I am often asked if you should ever use a coupon if an item is not on sale. My answer is sure, it's the second best choice if you need a to make a purchase and no sale can be found. Any savings is better than none. Don't forget that major retailers like drugstores, Target, Walmart and the commisaries if you are military also accept coupons.

:: Know your staples. Most people think that staples are products on your pantry shelves like flour and sugar, and they are. But, staples are also the large part of your shopping list that you buy every week or month or a regular reocuring basis. Staple items vary from family to family and generally comprise 60-75% of what we buy. Get to know the products you use the most and look for cheaper alternatives: generics and store brands are a good place to start.

:: Know the difference between the lowest every day price and a bargain. I know the cheapest place in town to buy my staple products. If I was really in need of laundry detergent, or health and beauty products you can bet I’d be heading to Walmart with coupons in hand. In my local area, unless there is a really good sale with a double coupon, Walmart’s price will beat anybody in town for staples on health care products and cleaning supplies. I take the time to make an extra stop and buy enough for months at a time to maximize my savings.

::Beware of impulse spending. Take a list, stick to the list and get in and out of the store as quickly as you reasonably can. The longer you shop the more you will spend.

If you are lost and perplexed about how to pare your grocery bills down to size as quickly as possible then start here. Mastering just these 8 strategies and being consistent with using them will save you over 50% off your grocery bills. You can fine tune and add extra strategies for savings later.

July Amazon Grocery Coupon Codes and Promotion Codes

I know that by now you are either all officially addicted to using supermarket coupons every time you shop, or at the very least loving the savings you are seeing in your food bills. Time to take your savings to a whole new level. Check out the savings to be had with Amazon grocery coupon codes and promotion codes for some really low prices on shelf-stable nonperishable products for your pantry.

As I promised in my last post, How to Save Money on Gas while Grocery Shopping, I have put together a list of Amazon grocery coupon codes and promotion codes and will be updating this list monthly for your convenience.

If you haven't tried their Amazons grocery delivery service yet, I highly recommend that you take a look at what they have to offer. I just had my third order delivered yesterday and they are fast becoming one of my lesser known favorite places to look for a really good deal on nonperishable grocery and health care items. Their marketing strategy is to get you through the door with some really good loss-leaders on their promotions and push volume by offering cases and half cases of products.

Well, when the prices are this low, I don't mind buying in volume. With the grocery chains getting singy on their sale pricing as the economy slows Amazon's grocery coupon codes and promotion codes make it alot easier to save on the larger quantities my family needs. Even better is the advantage of shopping from home without needing to drain my gas tank.

Amazon Grocery Coupon Codes and Pomotion Codes for July

Clearance Spectacular***Save $10 on $25 on Selected Clearance Items

Save 50% on Select Tea Chests

Save $10 today when you buy any eligible Jordan Pruitt CD combined with any eligible Kraft Macaroni & Cheese product

Save $20 Instantly on Kashi Natural Foods

Save $15 on Splenda Products

Save $20 Instantly on Bear Naked Products

Save Up to 50% on Loma Linda and Worthington Canned Foods

Get $15 Instant Savings on Kellog's Cereal Products

Save $5 on Lipton's, Wishbone, Hellmann's and More

Save 25% on Glenny's Snacks

$5 Instant Savings on Ciao Bella Gelati and Sorbetti

Save 25% on Ragu Pasta Sauce Pouches

$12 Instant Savings on Amazin' Raisins

Save 25% on Good Health Snacks

$15 Instant Savings on Caffe D'arte Coffee

$15 Instant Savings on Select Kraft Summer Beverages

$10 Instant Savings on Vita Coco Coconut Water

$15 Instant Savings on Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, and More

$25 Instant Savings on Mr. Z Beef Jerky

$10 Instant Savings on South Beach Living Diet Products

$15 Instant Savings on Select Monogram Meat Snacks

Save 50% on RK Foods Rice Dishes

Today's Farm Freeze-Dried Snacks: Buy Two, Save $15

$15 Instant Savings on Camano Island Coffee

Save 40% on Red Bone Alley

Save 30% on Havana Beverages

$5 Instant Savings on Sun Crystals Natural Sweetener

Stash Iced Tea: Save up to 40%

Familia Cereal: Save up to 35%

Happy online grocery shopping and saving everyone!

Liz