Buy 1 Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Drink, Get 1 Cherry Juice Drink FREE, 64 oz – (facebook.com)

We love Ocean Spray juice in our house! CranApple, CranGrape, CranRaspberry – any kind is good with us!  I’ve yet to try their new cherry flavor, but it sounds equally as delicious!  We told you about this Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice coupon last week.  Take it to Kroger and pick up a fabulous deal!

Buy 1 Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice $1.99, On Sale thru 2/25
Buy 1 Ocean Spray Cherry Juice $1.99, On Sale thru 2/25
Use  Buy 1 Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Drink, Get 1 Cherry Juice Drink FREE, 64 oz – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $1.00 each when you buy both

Thanks, Saving Every Day

Artisan Boston Cream Cake $5.00
Valid Friday Only

Whole Roasted Chicken $5.00
Valid Friday Only

Marie Callendar’s Bakes, Pies or Edwards Pies $5.00
Valid Friday Only
Use $0.75/1 – Marie Callender’s Bakes – (mariecallenders.com)
Final Price: $4.25

Signature Cafe Baked Macaroni & White Cheddar Cheese, 28 oz $5.00
Valid Friday Only

Minute Maid Orange Juice, 128 oz $5.00
Valid Friday Only

Navel Oranges, 8 lb $5.00
Valid Friday Only

Coca Cola, 20 pack $5.00
Valid Friday Only

Mission Soft Flour Tortillas, 10 ct $1.29
Valid Friday-Sunday Only

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, 14 oz or Fruit Loops, 12.2 oz $1.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only
Use $1.00/3 Kellogg’s Cereal, 10 oz or Larger from RP 01/08/2012 (exp 02/19)
Or $1.00/2 – Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereals, 14oz or Larger – (kelloggs.com)
Or $1.00/2 – Kellogg’s Fruit Loops or Apple Jacks, 8.75oz or Larger – (kelloggs.com)
Final Price: $1.49 each when you buy 2

Kraft Shredded Cheese, 6-8 oz $2.50
Valid Friday-Sunday Only
Use: $0.50/2 – Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese Products, 8oz or Larger – (coupons.com)
Final Price:  $2.25 each when you buy 2

Safeway Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Wings $1.99 lb. (4 lb Bag)
Valid Friday-Sunday Only

Red Grapes $0.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only

Nabisco Tray Packs, 12-15 ct $2.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only

Van de Kamp Parchment Bake Tilapia, 7.2 oz $2.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only
Use $1.00/1 – Van De Kamp’s Seafood Item – (coupons.smartsource.com)
Final Price: $1.99

Red Baron $2.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only
Use $1.00/2 Red Baron, Tony’s or Freschetta Pizza, 11 0z+ from SS 01/22/2012 (exp 02/12)
Final Price: $2.49 each when you buy 2

Starbucks Coffee, 11-12 oz $6.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only
Use  $1.00/1 Starbucks Ground Coffee, 11 oz+ from SS 01/15/2012  (exp 02/18)
Final Price: $5.99

Artisan Red Velvet Cake $6.99
Valid Friday-Sunday Only

Lobster Tails $5.00
Valid Friday-Sunday Only

Gorton’s Seafood Selections, 6.3-11.4 oz $2.99
Use $1.00/1 – Gorton Grilled Item – (bricks.coupons.com)
Or $0.50/1 Gorton’s Item from SS 01/01/2012 (exp 04/07)
Or $0.50/1 Gorton’s Item from SS 01/01/2012 (exp 04/07)
Final Price: $1.99

Johnsonville Smoked Sausage or Bratwurst
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use $1.00/2 Johnsonville Sausage from SS 01/22/2012 (exp 04/02)
Final Price: Unknown

Pork Shoulder Blade Roast $1.87/lb

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Oscar Mayer Carving Board
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use $1.00/2 – Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats and Cold Cuts – (pillsbury.com)
Final Price: Unknown

Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage
Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Use $0.75/1 Johnsonville Breakfast Sausage, Links or Patties from SS 02/05/2012 (exp 05/31)
Final Price: Unknown

Bob Evans Side dish
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Bob Evans Refrigerated Side Dish
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Tyson Breaded Chicken Selections
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Boneless Beef Chuck Pot Roast $2.99/lb

Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb

Ranchers Reserve Whole Beef Top Sirloin Roast $2.99/lb

Holiday Frosted Cookies 10 ct $3.49

Safeway Kitchens Wheat Bread $1.99

Valentine Cupcakes $5.49/dozen

Hostess Donuts or Home Pride Breads $2.00

Breakfast Sandwiches $1.99

Blackberries, Blueberries or Strawberries $3.00

Cucumbers $0.69

Hass Avocados $0.99

Pineapple $2.99

Safeway Farms Salad Blends or Fresh Express Salad Blends, 4.75-12 oz $2.00

Safeway Farms Cherry Tomatoes $0.99

Tender Asparagus $0.97/lb

Lean Cuisine Entrees, 6-11.5 oz $1.99
With in ad coupon, Limit 6
Use $1.00/5 Lean Cuisine Varieties from SS 01/01/2012 (exp 03/31)
Final Price: $1.79 each when you buy 5

Jimmy Dean Breakfast, 13.6-18.4 oz $4.49
When you buy 3
Use $0.75/1 – Jimmy D’s Product – (jimmydean.com)
Or $1.00/1 – Jimmy Dean D-Lights Sandwich or Bowl – (bricks.coupons.com)
Or $0.75/1 – Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Product – (bricks.coupons.com)
Or $0.55/1 – Jimmy Dean Sandwich or Bowl – (bricks.coupons.com)
Final Price: as low as $3.49

DiGiorno Pizza $5.00
Use $1.00/2 – Digiorno Pizza, 12.6-36.8oz – (walmart.com)
Final Price: $4.50 each when you buy 2

Lucerne Eggs, 18 ct $1.99
With in ad coupon, Limit 2

Minute Maid Orange Juice, 89 oz $3.99
With in ad coupon, Limit 2

Nestle Cookie Dough $1.99
With in ad coupon, Limit 4
Use $1.25/2 – Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough – (verybestbaking.com)
Final Price: $1.24 each when you buy 2

Alexia Frozen Potatoes $2.49
With in ad coupon, Limit 4
Use $1.25/1 – Alexia Food Item – (coupons.com)
Final Price: $1.24

Lucerne Soymilk, 64 oz $2.69
With in ad coupon, Limit 3

YoPlait Yogurt $0.65
Or  $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups from GM 02/05/2012 GM (exp 03/31)
Or $0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt Cups from GM01/08/2012 GM Insert (exp 03/03/2012)
Or $0.40/6 – Yoplait Yogurt Cups, Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, or Whips– (smartsource.com)
Use $1.00/8 – Yoplait Yogurt Cups, Original, Light, Thick & Creamy, or Whips! – (pillsbury.com)
Or $0.50/8 – Yoplait Yogurt Cups – (couponnetwork.com)
Final Price: as low as $0.59 each when you buy 8

Lucerne Shredded or Chunk Cheese, 32 oz $6.99

Lucerne Slices, 8-12 oz $2.50

Kraft Indulgence Cream Cheese, 8 oz.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Land O’Lakes Butter $3.49

Chobani, 6 oz $1.00
Use $0.30/1 – Chobani Greek Yogurt, 6oz Cup – (chobani.com)
Final Price: $0.70

Florida’s Natural Orange Juice, 59 oz $3.00

Kraft Mac & Cheese or Idahoan Potato Pouches $1.00

Mission Chips $3.00

Coca Cola, 2 liters $1.19
When you buy 4

Capri Sun, 10 pk $1.99

Nabisco 100 cal Packs or SnackWell’s Cookies $2.50
Use $1.00/2 – Nabisco Crackers, 9oz-16oz – (smartsource.com)
Or $1.00/2 – Nabisco Crackers – (nabiscotastevictory.com)
Final Price: $2.00 each when you buy 2

Emerald Nuts, 10-11 oz $3.99
Use $1.50/2 Emerald Nuts, 9 0z+ from RP 01/29/2012 (exp 03/11)
Final Price: $3.24 each when you buy 2

Juicy Juice $2.50

Rice a Roni or Pasta Roni $1.25

Post Honey Bunches of Oats or Fruity Pebbles $2.99
Use $1.00/1 – Post Honey Bunches of Oats New Fruit Blends – (couponnetwork.com)
Final Price: $1.99

Arizona Tea, 1 Gal $3.00

Pepperidge Farm Cookies
Buy 1 Get 1 Free

Pepsi, 24 pk $5.49
When you buy 2

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1.25

Cheez It, 9.75-14 oz or Keebler Fudge Shoppe $2.50
Use $1.00/2 Keebler Crackers and/or Sunshine Cheez-it Baked Crackers from RP 01/29/2012 (exp 03/25)
Final Price: $2.00 each when you buy 2

refreshe Water, 24 pk 16.9 oz $2.99

Tree Top Apple Juice, 64 oz $2.50

Safeway Detergent or Safeway Ultra Advanced 100 oz 2x or 104 oz Powder, 5o oz Advanced $5.99
With in ad coupon

Safeway Softly Bath Tissue or Paper Towels, 24 roll or 12 roll towels $8.88
With in ad coupon, Limit 2

Cottonelle, 24 roll or Viva/Bounty, 12 roll $13.99
Use $0.50/2 Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 4 pk or $0.50/1, 12 pk from SS 01/15/2012 (exp 02/12)
Final Price: $12.99

Huggies Value or Pampers Giant Pack $3.00 off
With in ad coupon, Limit 4
Use $1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants from P&G  01/29/2012 (exp 02/29)
Or $2.00/1 Huggies Pull-ups from SS 01/15/2012 SS Insert (exp 02/11)
Or $2.00/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip on Diapers from SS 01/15/2012 (exp 02/11)
Or $1.00/1 Huggies Diapers from SS 01/15/2012 (exp 02/11)
Final Price: Unknown

Axe, Dove Men’s, Lever or Caress Body Wash $3.49
With in ad coupon, Limit 4
Use $0.75/1 Caress Body Wash or Bar, 6 ct+ from RP 01/29/2012 (exp 02/26)
Or $1.00/1 Dove Men +Care Body & Face Wash OR Shower Tool from RP 01/29/2012 (exp 02/26)
Final Price: as low as $2.49

Suave Shampoo or Conditioner $1.50

Beneful, 7 lb. $10.49

Alpo $1.00
Use $1.50/10 Purina ALPO Cans from SS 01/08/2012 (exp 02/20)
Final Price: $0.85 each when you buy 10

When you head to Walgreens make sure to check their clearance section for some great deals!  Today I found Women’s Rogaine on clearance for $14.99!  Use a friendly $10.00 off coupon and walk out paying only $4.99!  Remember, clearance varies by store.  Let us know if you find this deal.

Women’s Rogaine Regular Strength Topical Solution $14.99, On Clearance
Regular Price $29.99
Use $10.00/1 – Rogaine Product, Any – (smartsource.com)
Or $10.00/1 – Rogaine Product, Any – (rogaine.com)
Final Price: $4.99

Here are a few awesome deals I found today at Kmart.  There are several vitamins and supplements on sale buy one, get one free this week.  Let us know what you find and stock up on!  Click here for the complete Kmart ad matchup.  Pricing is valid now through 2/11.

Arm & Hammer Oxi Clean Crystal Burst Single Use Power Pacs, 24 ct $5.49
Use Try Me Free Mail in Rebate Peelie on Product (Limit 1)
Final Price: Free

Just For Men Hair Color $8.19
Buy One Get One 50% Off
or $2.00/1 – Just For Men Hair Color or Touch of Gray – (justformen.com)
or $2.00/1 – Just For Men Mustache or Beard – (justformen.com)
Use FREE After MIR – Just For Men Touch of Gray – (touchofgray.com)
Final Price: Free

Nature Bounty Vitamins D3-400, 100 ct $5.89
Buy One Get One Free
Use 2 $1.00/1 Natures Bounty Vitamins or Supplement from RP 1/22 or 2/5
Final Price: $1.94 each when you buy 2

Ester-C Immune Support, 60 ct $9.29
Buy One Get One Free
Use 2 $2.00/1 Ester C Item from RP 1/22
or $2.00/1 Ester C Tablet, Gummy or Powder Item from RP 1/1 or 1/22
Final Price: $2.64 each when you buy 2

Disney Gummies Vitamins, 60 ct $7.59
Buy One Get One Free
Use 2 $1.00/1 – Disney or Marvel Vitamin Character Shapes, 60ct or Larger – (redplum.com)
or $1.00/1 Disney or Marvel Vitamins from RP 1/1, 1/22 or 2/5
Final Price: $2.79 each when you buy 2

We have your price matchup for Trojan, Gillette, Pepcid and alli weight loss products at Walgreens this week!  Combine your coupons with sales to purchase these products at a great price.  Pricing is valid now through 2/11.

Trojan Condoms, 10 to 12 pack $13.99, Regular Price
Buy One Get One 50% off
Use 2 $2.00/1 – Trojan Brand Condom Variety, 10ct – (smartsource.com)
Final Price: $8.49 each when you buy 2

Pepcid, 50 ct $19.49, Regular Price
Use $4.00/1 in ad coupon, Limit 3
And use  $3.00/1 – Pepcid Product – (pepcid.com)
Final Price: $12.49

alli Weight Loss Aid, Starter Pack $59.99, Regular Price
Use $10.00/1 in ad coupon, Limit 3
And use $10.00/1 – alli Product – (myalli.com)
Final Price: $39.99

Fusion ProGlide Razor System $9.99, On Sale Thru 2/11
Gillette Cartridge $17.49, Regular Price
Buy 1, Receive $4.00 Register Reward, excludes ProGlide Styler
Buy Both, Receive $3.00 Register Reward
Use $3.00/1 Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide Cartridge (4ct or larger), Get $3.00 off (1) Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor, excludes trial size Limit 4 Like Coupons in same shopping trip from PG 1/29 (exp 2/29)
Pay $24.98, Receive $3.00 & $4.00 Register Reward
Final Price: $8.74 each when you buy both

Looking for an alternative to expensive banking fees? Tired of racking up dollar after dollar of ATM and overdraft fees? Or perhaps you are looking for an easy and safe way to send money to family and friends? If any of these describe you, now is the perfect time to check out Electric Orange from ING Direct. Right now ING Direct is offering members generous perks including a $50 sign up bonus plus more when you take advantage of their ING Electric Orange Checking Account!

Interested? Here’s How To Get Your $50 bonus:

• Go visit ING Direct and click on “apply now”
• Open Electric Orange account and make a total of 3 Card purchases or Person2Person Payments or any combo of the two within 45 days of account opening.
• Your $50 bonus will automatically be deposited into your account on day 50.
• Enjoy your $50 bonus and the other perks Electric Orange has to offer!

Additional Everyday Electric Orange Member Perks Include:

• Access to over 35,000 ATMs
• No account minimums
• No monthly fees
• No overdraft or ATM fees
• Free MasterCard Debit Card for all purchases
• Free Online Bill Pay

Plus you will enjoy their P2P program allowing you to send money securely to family and friends for free!

With no fees and a $50 bonus, the time could not be better to visit ING Direct and take advantage of this offer!

Myself included, many of us are struggling to get a handle on our financial lives and manage our bills, spending, and rewards accounts. Just to name a “few”: I’ve got store credit cards everywhere from Bloomingdales to Banana Republic, a plain old VISA card, a bank debit card, a Starbucks Reward card, frequent flyer accounts for every airline imaginable from American Eagle to Emirates Dubai, a Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club card, cell phone bills and cable bills, a mortgage and medical insurance payments. And that’s just a fraction of my financial dealings. Anyone have an Excedrin? My head hurts just thinking about it.

Trust me, you’re going to want more than a number two pencil and a notepad to get a steady grip on your financial life. Fortunately, there are free online utilities out there like Mint.com and Manilla.com that can provide you an with online system to simplify the process.

• Mint.com: Mint breaks down your accounts into five general categories: cash, credit cards, loans, investments, and property. The site will allow you to see all these accounts in one place, including your balances and transactions for each account in real time. One of the features that users like best about Mint is that the service allows users to set up financial goals and budgets using helpful graphs and charts, a feature that Manilla does not currently offer. Go Here to sign-up for this free service.

• Manilla.com: Manilla is a free web-based service that helps consumers better manage all of their household accounts, including financial accounts, utilities, subscriptions, and travel rewards programs, in one secure place online. Under a single password, Manilla provides customers with an automated, organized view of all of their account information, text and/or email reminders to pay bills and unlimited storage of account documents that Manilla has seamlessly retrieved for the consumer. While Manilla doesn’t allow you to track your overall financial picture in the same way that Mint does, it does offer you the ability to track your monthly bills and their payment status in one place. Go Here to sign-up for this free service.

Concerned about security with these services? Don’t be; both services are verified by TRUSTe site validation services and use the same security systems that major financial institutions use.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Manilla.

Zulily currently has a sale on Stride Rite shoes for kids.  They have several styles to choose from – everything from boots to tennis shoes to sparkly Mary Janes.  Prices start as low as $18.99, and shipping is only $5.95.  Once you have paid shipping at Zulily, you can shop the rest of the day and not have to pay shipping again.

American families are mind bogglingly diverse. But there is one thing all families have in common: we all like cash! How would you like to win $50,000? Can I get a show of hands? See, I told you we’re all alike. Here’s how you can win the $50,000 Free Money Giveaway from American Family:

1. Click Here.
2. Register for American Family by entering your name, email address, password, and mailing address. It took me less than a minute to register.
3. You will be taken to a screen with an adverisement on it. Scroll down to the bottom of this screen. At the bottom left of this screen, click on “About American Family”.
4. Click on the red header that says “sweepstakes”.
5. Click on “enter now” to enter the Sweepstakes for your chance to win $50,000.

Print your coupon to save on Mitchum Deodorant and get it for a stockpile price! Next week starting February 12th, you can get Mitchum Deodorant at Walgreens for just $0.99! Check out this deal:

Mitchum Deodorant $1.99, Sale Price with in-ad Coupon valid 2/12 through 2/18
Use $1.00/1 – Mitchum or Mitchum for Women Product – (coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.99

Thanks, Being a Dandelion

Nothing says “I Love You” like free ice cream! This Valentine’s Day at Ben & Jerry’s stores you can score a free sample of Americone Dream Ice Cream. Take the whole family to try it out or make it a romantic after-dinner treat on your Valentine’s Day date! Find a Ben & Jerry’s store near you.

Thanks, Frugal Coupon Living

Buying specialty milks like soy milk is usually pretty expensive. Luckily, if this is something you like or need in your home, a hot new coupon came out to help you save on 8th Continent Soy Milk at Walmart! Print yours and take it in for this deal:

8th Continent Soy Milk, Half Gallon $2.73, Regular Price
Use $1.50/2 – 8th Continent Soy Milk Cartons – (coupons.com)
Final Price: $1.98 each when you buy 2

Springboard America is another online platform where you can earn cash for taking surveys.  Once you have signed up, you will receive an email to confirm your eligibility and verify your eligibility.  Once enrolled, you’ll want to complete the profile in the member’s area, simply by clicking on the MyProfiles tab.  You should then start to receive survey invitations to your email.  Most surveys pay between $1.00 and $5.00.  Once you have earned $50.00 you can claim your money, and it will be sent to you by check.  Sounds like a great way to earn some extra cash!  Go here to get started earning yours!

If you encounter an error message on their site, just be patient and try again.

Whether you’d be embarrassed for you mother to rummage through the holey-moley, horrifying state of your “I haven’t bought new panties since the Monica Lewinsky scandal” underwear drawer or you’d just like to treat yourself to some new underpinnings, Plum District has a great deal for you. Plum District is offering a deal where you spend just $25 for $50 to spend at online lingerie retailer Ladymate.

From basics like a nude t-shirt bra to a spicy, animal print  with black lace chemise, Ladymate is your one-stop shop for a huge collection of intimate apparel.

Click here to purchase your voucher. Offer valid through Thursday, February 9th.

Fine Print Reads…

• Limit of three vouchers per person, up to two additional vouchers may be bought as gifts.
• Voucher must be used in one transaction.
• May use multiple vouchers in one transaction.
• May not be combined with other offers.
• May not be applied to taxes & shipping.
• No returns, unless items are defective.
• Voucher expires 5/6/12

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a little too overzealous when it comes to giving out my opinions. I just have no qualms telling restaurant managers what new items to put on their menus or brazenly suggesting to store owners how they can improve on customer service. Frankly, I fashion myself more “CEO” than ”consumer” when it comes to giving companies my two cents. Too bad I don’t get paid like one. Then I found out about Valued Opinions. While Valued Opinions certainly doesn’t pay me like a CEO for my opinions, at least someone is finally paying me for them. Here’s how it works:

• Go Here to complete the quick and free registration.
• Once you are a registered member, complete the 10 profile surveys in the member’s area. Completing these surveys will increase your chances to participate in additional surveys.
• Based on your responses to the profile surveys, you will be emailed survey invitations to the email address you used for registration.
• For each completed survey, you will usually earn a credit between $0.50 and $5. Once you’ve earned $20 in credit, you can exchange it for a gift card to spend with one of America’s best loved brands.

Kick back and take a seat while enjoying your thrifty shopping skills!

Pottery Barn’s Cardiff Tufted Armchair for $799 + $65 delivery surcharge + $79.90 shipping sits at a whopping total of $943.90. The antique bronze nail heads make this chair GORGEOUS! I’ve had my eye on it for a while now but never bit the bullet and splurged.  And, boy, am I glad I didn’t.

Why spend all that money at PB when you can save some dough at Overstock.com and achieve the same results? Overstock’s Tafton Tufted Club Chair  for $376.99 + $2.95 shipping sits at a final price of $379.94.

The result of the purchase is the same…comfy and nice on the eyes!

Total Savings: $563.96, a 60% savings

Mirrored furniture is all the rage right now. From end tables to bureaus, you can find one in every high-end spread in the decor magazines. Downside? HIGH price tags. Luckily, I found a great knockout solution to this Horchow Mirrored Cube Ottoman/Stool at $889 each + $115 shipping = $1014

SERIOUSLY???  Who would pay that? Instead, I headed over to Target.com and found a similar deal that can fit into any household budget. Target’s Mirrored Cube for $99 even has free shipping.

Buy two and save an additional 15% thanks to Target’s furniture sale.  Although Target’s version is missing a bit of the edging detail…this gal can survive without it for the amount of money I would save on the purchase.

Total savings: $915, a 90% savings

This has been a guest post by Jamie from Levant, ME
Find out more about the KCL Contributor Network!

The outlet mall is a beguiling seductress. It lures you in with the promise of bargains, preys upon your weakness for a good deal, and simultaneously loosens your purse strings and inhibitions. Next thing you know, you’re loading your car trunk with shopping bags and you’ve blown through your monthly budget in one afternoon.

It all starts off pretty harmlessly:

You’re driving across the state when a green highway sign catches your attention: 60 Miles to Outlet Mall. Then a huge billboard appears: 200 Outlet Stores! Next thing you know, you’re pulling into the parking lot at the outlet mall.  The place is packed as swarms of shoppers swinging bags from your favorite stores whiz by you. Coach, Banana Republic, Nike, J.Crew, Kate Spade. You start to feel giddy and there’s pep in your step as you rush towards 300,000 square feet of sales! It may be an ordinary Monday but feels like Black Friday.  

Five hours, seven swipes of your credit card and a trip to the ATM later, you’re heaving shopping bags into your car trunk. Then reality sinks in: your shopping spree means you’ll be eating Ramen noodles and working double-shifts for the next month.

Don’t let this happen to you. If you want to know why outlet malls cause shoppers to overspend and how to avoid common outlet store rip-offs, then read on.

Price Tags Lie

Most price tags affixed to goods in outlet store feature two values: the selling price and the full price, which is commonly listed as the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Most shoppers gauge whether they are getting a good deal by comparing these two prices. For example, if the price tag says the selling price is $50 and the full price (MSRP) is $150, then the customer thinks they are getting a pretty good deal. Buyer Beware! Most stores make price tags specifically for outlet items. As such, the manufacturer can list any MSRP he wants to make the customer think she is getting a bigger bargain.

Some Items in Outlet Stores Are Full Price

Most would believe they are getting a better deal at an outlet – better get your expectations in check. While a store like Ballard Designs outlet sells some furniture at the discounted prices like you’d expect from an outlet, they also offer a limited selection of full price items. So don’t think that couch is on sale just because it’s in the outlet store.

Not Every Store is an Outlet

Do not assume that a store is an outlet because it is located in an outlet mall.  For example, the H&M store at the Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles, CA is actually a retail store. It has the same merchandise (and prices) as the H&M store at the traditional mall.

Outlet Merchandise Does Not Always Come From The Retail Store

In the past, outlet stores mainly carried merchandise that was originally made for the retail or department store but was unfit for retail sale. Today, only about 15% of the merchandise in outlet stores actually comes from the retail store. The remaining 85% of the merchandise are goods the manufacturer made specifically for the outlet store. While the merchandise may carry the same brand name as the retail merchandise, straight for outlet goods use lower quality fabrics and construction techniques.

The Location Compels You to Buy

Most outlet stores are located 25 to 100 miles outside of town. As such, most people have to travel to get to the outlet stores, and many shoppers like to make a “day out of it”. Since you invested time and travel into your shopping experience, you will most likely feel compelled to buy something to make your trip worthwhile, even when it’s neither a good deal nor an item you really love.

Next time you visit an outlet mall, be a smart shopper and make sure you keep these tips in mind. Your wallet will thank you!

This has been a guest post by Lisa from Miami, FL
Find out more about the KCL Contributor Network!

Get ready for family game night with UNO brand games now 35% off at ToysRUs.com! Games such as Classic UNO, UNO Spin and Go, UNO Choo Choo, UNO Attack, UNO Dice and more are all 35% off and ready to make your family game night a success!

Why settle for another boring night at home? These exciting UNO games entertain children and adults of all ages, and with deep discounts such as these, you will be able to stock up on a wide variety sure to please all members of your household!

Here is how to take advantage of this hot deal!

• Visit ToysRUs.com and browse their large selection of UNO brand games.
• Prices have been slashed 35%, no coupon code needed!
• Pick the games you want and proceed to checkout.
• Register for the ShopRunner free trial and shipping is FREE (ShopRunner members receive free 2 day shipping, member only sales, and free shipping on returns. Cancel anytime during your trial period and owe nothing) or get free shipping with any $75.00 order!
• Pop the popcorn and wait for your family-friendly games to arrive!

Do you have little gamers in the house? The UNO Moo Farm Animal Match game is perfect for little ones to enjoy hours of fun and learn matching and memorization skills! At only $16.24 after discount, it is sure to delight them as well as your budget!

So start planning family game night now and be sure to make these UNO games, now 35% off at ToysRUs.com, a part of all the fun!

You might also want to go through Ebates and earn 1% cash back.

$1.00/1 – Resolve All Stains – (facebook.com)

With multiple kids and pets, my laundry can be pretty dirty!  So I’m always trying new products that promise to remove those nasty stains.  I haven’t tried Resolve All Stains yet, but I’m willing to give it a whirl!  Right now you can print a coupon that will save you $1.00 on a bottle.  Take it to Walmart to grab some for just $1.48!

Resolve All Stains Laundry Stain Remover, 30 oz $2.48, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Resolve All Stains – (facebook.com)
Or use $1.00/1 Resolve All Stains from SS 2/5
Final Price: $1.48 

It’s almost lunchtime here, and I’m hungry!  I might skip my usual PB&J today and head to Quiznos to get two subs for the price of one with a new coupon!  Check out the details:

• Go here to print your coupon.
• You must purchase a sub and a fountain drink to receive the free sub.
• Coupon expires 3/27.

 Thanks, Couponing to Disney 

There is a new $2.00 off any two deodorants coupon that is printing from the CVS Coupon Machine this week.  Make sure and scan your card twice to see if you receive this great coupon.  This coupon will go along great with the Suave deodorant sale this week!

Buy 2 Suave Deodorant $1.00, On Sale Thru 2/11
Use $2.00/2 Deodorant, Any from the CVS Coupon Machine
Final Price: 2 for Free

Have you seen those cute Help medicine kits?  You know, the ones that say things like “Help, I Have a Headache” or “Help, I Can’t Sleep”?  Right now at Target, it’s been reported that there is a tearpad coupon for $2.00 off any Help kit.  These are also price cut right now for just $2.49, so if you find the tearpad at your store, you’ll be able to score one for only $0.49!  (Look for these by the pharmacy)

Help Medicine Kit $2.49, Price Cut thru 2/18
Use $2.00/1 Help Medicine Kit from In-store Tearpad
Final Price: $0.49

Thanks, Totally Target 

Buy White Cloud Bath Tissue, Get White Cloud Facial Tissue Free – (facebook.com)
$1.00/1 – White Cloud Bath Tissue or Paper Towels, any – (facebook.com)

Here’s a great offer from White Cloud!  Head over to their Facebook page and “like” them to get free White Cloud Facial Tissue with any White Cloud Bath Tissue purchase at Walmart!  This offer is only good in select locations, so enter your zip code to see if you qualify.  But even if you don’t, you’ll still be able to print a $1.00 coupon for any size White Cloud Bath Tissue or Paper Towels.

Option #1

White Cloud Bath Tissue, 4 pk $2.00, Regular Price
White Cloud Facial Tissue, 90 ct (Price unavailable)
Use Buy White Cloud Bath Tissue, Get White Cloud Facial Tissue Free – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $2.00 for both or $1.00 each

Option #2

White Cloud Bath Tissue, 4 pk $2.00, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – White Cloud Bath Tissue or Paper Towels, any – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $1.00

Thanks, For The Mommas 

This magazine deal is such a great price but also a great way to keep you motivated and inspired when working towards your health and fitness goals for 2012!

Fitness Magazine for only $3.60/year (up to 4 years) with code KRAZY

This special rate will be live through Sunday night (02/12) midnight (EST). You can purchase this deal as a new subscription or to renew your existing subscription. You can also purchase additional subscriptions as gifts!

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