10/9 Coupon Inserts - SS + RP

Two inserts are coming in the Sunday paper on 10/9.

10/9 SS
Similac Product $2/1 (11/30/11)
Jergens $1/1 jergerns moisturizer 7.5 fl + or Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer excluding 2 fl oz body moisturizer (12/3/11)
Ban Deodorant $1/2 (12/03/11)
John Frieda Product $2/1 exclude trial size, radiant red or luminous color glaze (12/3/11)
John Frieda Root Awakenig product $2/1 (12/3/11) no trial size
John Frieda $2/1 Precision foam colour (12/3/11)
Curel $2/1 Itch Defense or sensitive Skin remedy Moisturizers 7.5oz or + (12/3/11)no trial size
Curel $1/1 any curel moisturizer 3.5oz + (12/3/11) no trial sizes
Dole Fruit Smoothie Shakers $1/2 (12/31/11)
Dole Frozen Fruit Single-Serve cups $1/2 (12/31/11)
Smart Balance Buttery spreads or Buttery sticks $1/2 (11/23/11)
Smart Balance Rich Roast peanut butters $1/1 (11/23/11)
Smart Balance carton milk $.75/1 (11/23/11)
Smart Balance Cooking Oil or spray $1/1 (11/23/11)
Smart Balance Popcorn $1/1 (11/23/11)
Smart Balance Omega Plus Light Mayonnaise Dressing $1/1 (11/23/11)
DI Lusso $1/1 on one half pound of Di Lusso genoa or Sopressata Salami (12/31/11)
Pedia Care Product $1/1 (3/31/12)
Zegerid OTC Product $2/1 (11/27/11)
Zegeric $6/1 only 42 count OTC Product (11/27/11)
Resolve $.50/1 Laundry Pre-Treat Product (11/20/11)
Sargento Natural Sliced Cheeses $1/2 (11/20/11) dnd
Boudreaux's product $1/1 (12/31/11)
Fisher Snack Nut $1/1 4oz + (12/9/11)
Fisher Fusions Items $1/2 4oz + (12/9/11)
Bausch +Soothe eye drops $4/1 (1/31/12)
Bio True $1.50/1 Bio true multi-purpose solution 10oz + (12/9/11)
Bio True $3.00 on twin pack of Biotrue or Renu Fresh multi-purpose solution (12/9/11)
Schick Razor $2/1 disposable razor pack not valid on 2 count (11/20/11)
Spot Shop $1/1 Instant Carpet Stain & odor eliminator (12/31/11)
Flushes 2000 $1/1 toilet cleaner (12/31/11)
Carpet Fresh $1/1 Instant Carpet odor eliminator (12/31/11)
X-14 $1/1 Mold & Mildew Tile Stain Eliminator (12/31/11)
Glade Décor Scents Electric Warmer $.75/1 (11/19/11)
Glade Décor Scents Glass Holder $.75/1 (11/19/11)
Glade décor scents refill packs $1/2 (11/19/11)
Glade Fabric air odor eliminator product $1.25/1 (11/19/11)
Alive $2/1 Multi-vitamin product (1/31/12)
Enzimatic Therapy Probiotic Pearls product $2/1 (1/31/12)
SeaPak PopCorn Shrimp Buy one 20oz or larger Get $5.00 off popcorn fish 22oz (10/23/11) limit one coupon per purchase
Northland Dark Fruit Juices $1/2 (12/31/11)


10/9 Redplum

Listerine Total Care Zero $2/1 1L or larger (12/31/11)
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash $1/1 1L or larger (12/31/11)
Listerine Zero Anticavity Mouthwash $1/1 1L or larger (12/31/11)
Listerine Pocketpaks $.50/1 24ct or larger or any one Listerine pocketmist (12/31/11)
Listerine Whitening Rinse $1/1 16 FL oz or larger (12/31/11)
Listerine Smart Rinse $1/1 Anticavity Mouthwash or any (1)Listerine Agent Cool Blue tinting Rinse 500ml or any (1) Reach Kids Toothbrush (12/31/11)
Garnier Moisturizer $2/1 (11/20/11)
Ester-C $2/1 tablet, gummy or powder (12/7/11)
Osteo Bi-Flex $5/1 Caplets, Softgels or Powder excludes liquids (12/20/11)
Minute Products $1/1 with the purchase of any one Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blend (11/30/11)
Minute Rice Products $.50/1 (12/31/11)
Dial Body Wash $1/2 120z + (10/23/11)
Dial Lotion $1/1 120z + (10/23/11)
Fun size Bags $1/2 8.67 oz or larger of lite savers gummies, starburst skittles or grab bag mix (10/31/11) dnd
L.A Looks $1/1 20oz, 26oz, or 30oz (1/9/12)
Maybelline Mascara $1/1 (12/9/11)
Centrum adult $2/1 Women's or Men's 100 ct or larger (12/4/11)
Centrum Silver Adult $2/1 Silver women's or silver men's 80 ct or larger (12/4/11)
Pup Peroni $1.50/2 dog snacks 4.8oz + (12/15/11)
Snausages $1.50/2 Snausages or snaw somes! Dog snacks 9.75 oz + (12/15/11)
Milk Bone $1.50/2 Dog Snacks (12/9/11)
Milk Bone $2.50/3 Dog Snacks (12/9/11)
Hatfield Ham Steak $1/1 (12/31/11)
Sparkle $1/2 Paper towels 2 Giant Roll or larger (11/19/11)
I-Coll $2/1 I-cool for menopause or I-cool+D for menopause + Bone Building (12/31/11)
Derma Silk $5/1 5 minute face lift or 90 second eye lift (10/31/11)
Subway FREE SUB- Buy a 6" Sub or 6" Flatbread with any size drink and get another sub of equal or lesser value for free. Exclude premium subs and double meet (11/30/11)
FREE BREAKFAST SANDWICH get a regular 6" breakfast sub or 6" breakfast flatbread FREE when you buy any drink available at participating stores before 11 AM (11/30/11)
Subway FREE SUB- Buy a 6" Sub or 6" Flatbread with any size drink and get another sub of equal or lesser value for free. Exclude premium subs and double meet (11/30/11)

Does The Tooth Fairy Visit Adults?

Last year, I mentioned about how my tooth hurt when I ate hard food like granola. The tooth was probably cracked but the dentist couldn't see anything. Being the frugal person I am, my motto is "it's not a problem, til it's a problem". So I did nothing, except maybe nurture that side of my mouth to avoid pain from biting on that cracked tooth. This worked for a while, but then last week it finally happened - a chunk of my tooth came out while I was eating cereal. In case you've never experienced your tooth falling out - its like eating rocks. You feel a funny tingle and then crunch. Then you wiggle your tongue over there and confirm it really happened. I pull out the little piece and rolled it around in my fingers, pondering how much the tooth fairy would give me for part of a tooth. Probably not much. Not enough to cover the bill anyway.
 
So, now we have a problem. And it must be dealt with. I've let the dental plan expire, but since I did let it expire they want us back. So they sent a 25% off coupon to get us to renew. Good thing I waited. Not. Now I have to wait a couple days for it to become effective. Meanwhile I have a partial tooth in the back of my mouth. Luckily my dentist could fit me in first thing Monday. Today it was. So I took the whole day off work to enjoy my new tooth. Except it started off with going to the dentist.
 
I generally have pretty good teeth, but I still don't really care to go to the dentist. Part of the experience that bugs me the most is the noise. And the big needle of Novocain. I brought my own Ipod to help cover up the drilling noises, but there's not much you can do to avoid the cloud of dust and debris flying out of your mouth from drilling. I gagged at the smell of the burning tooth dust and metal. What an absolutely terrible combination of noises and odors. At least there was no blood in the mix. I think. So what seemed like a really long time they finished the drilling and moved on to the impressions and packing the core to ready it for the temporary crown. I tried not to watch but did happen to see the guy lifting a small black slimy string thing that looked like a worm, and drop it into my mouth. Then with his tool he starts pressing it into the mold where my new tooth stump is. I almost passed out it was so gross. He added some other stuff with a caulk gun and starts pumping in cement and then eventually tugged the worm back out, but it was yucky.
 
All in all it went smooth. I didn't drool that much, and my gums are tender, but not bleeding from all the hacking they did. The worst is over, except for having to pay. As I said before I signed up for dentalplans.com and it cost $134 for 13 months of coverage for both DH & I. The plan dropped the cost of the core and crown from $1321 down to $753. Almost half price just because I signed up for a dental plan. Definitely a frugal idea.

 

Publix Sneak Peek Weekly Ad 10/6 - 10/12/11

BOGO's:
Publix Deli Tea, Assorted Flavor, save up to $2.59

Mueller's Pasta, Assorted Varieties, 12 to 16-oz box (Excluding Lasagna, Jumbo Shells, and Noodles), save up to $1.49

Classico Pasta Sauce, Assorted Varieties, 8.1 to 24-oz jar, save up to $2.89

Nathan's Beef Franks, Regular, Bigger Than the Bun, or Dinner Franks, 16-oz pkg, surprisingly low price

Phillps Crab Cakes, Assorted Varieties, 6-oz pkg, save up to $8.99

Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Assorted Varieties, 10.9 to 16.2 oz box, save up to $2.98

Kellogg's Cereal, Assorted Varieties, Frosted Flakes, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Fruit Loops, or Crunchy Nut, 10.8 to 14.1 oz box, save up to $4.09

Quaker Oatmeal to Go Breakfast Bars, Assorted Varieties, 12-6 oz box, Breakfast Cookies, 10.1-oz box, or Life Nutrition Bars, 7.4-oz box, save up to $3.45

Progresso Bread Crumbs, Italian Style or Plain, 15-oz cnstr., save up to $1.97

Knorr Sides, Assorted Varieties, 3.8 to 6.4-oz pouch, save up to $1.29

Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing or Farmhouse Originals, Assorted Varieties, 16-oz bot, (Excluding Organic Ranch), save up to $3.35

Hellmann's Mayonnaise, Assorted Varieties, 22-oz bottle, save up to $4.99

Lipton Tea, Ice Tea Brew Bags, Family Size, 24-ct box (Excluding Decaf, 24-ct, box), save up to $2.85

Green Giant Vegetables, Assorted Varieties, 14.5 to 15.25-oz can (Excluding Three Bean Salad and Asparagus), save up to $1.29

Tuttorosso Tomatoes or Puree, Assorted Varieties, 28-oz can or Tomato Sauce, 29-oz can, save up to $1.87

Keebler Club Crackers, Assorted Varieties, 11 to 16-oz box, save up $3.69

Sara Lee Bakery Bread, 100% Whole Wheat, 20-oz loaf, save up to $2.99

Nabisco Munch Packs or Variety or Single Serve Tray; or Kraft Handi-Snacks, Assorted Varieties, 12 or 15-ct 9.45 to 25.2-oz pkg, save up to $6.49

Planters Peanuts, Cocktail, Redskin Spanish, Lightly Salted, or Honey Roasted, 12 or 12.5 oz can, save up to $3.19

Nestle Butterfinger Fun Size Bars or Baby Ruth, Crunch, Assorted Miniatures Candy Bars, or Assorted Fun Size Candies, 19.75 to 24-oz bag, save up to $6.59

Thomas' Bagels, Assorted Varieties, 6-ct, 20-oz bag, save up to $4.49

Hot Mama Garlic Knots, 6-ct 12-oz box or Italian Cheese Garlic Bread, 11.5-oz box, save up to $2.99

Talenti Gelato or Sorbetto, Assorted Varieties, 16-oz cup, surprisingly low price

Romano's Macaroni Grill Complete Meal for 2 or Wanchai Ferry Complete Meal for Two, Assorted Varieties, 24-oz bag, save up to $8.49

Hungry-Man Entrees, Assorted Varieties, 13.1 to 16-oz box, save up to $3.69

Marie Callender's Cobbler, Apple Crumb, Berry, or Peach, 32-oz pkg, save up to $5.29

Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese, Assorted Varieties, 3.5 or 4-oz pkg, save up to $2.59

GE Soft White Light Bulb, 30-70-100, 50-11-150, or 50-200-250, 3-way, 1-ct, pkg, save up to $1.99

Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks, Assorted Varieties, 10-oz pkg, save up to $5.59

Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent, Quantum Powerball Capsules, 45-ct, pkg, or All in 1 Powerball Tabs, 60-ct pkg, save up $11.99

Lysol Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner, Assorted Varieties, 40-oz bottle, save up to $3.19

Halls Cough Drops, Assorted Varieties, 30-ct bag (Excluding Halls Defense) (33% More on Select Packages, While Quantities Available.), save up to $1.23

Dove Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, Assorted Varieties, Invisible Solid, 2.6-oz pkg (Excluding Dove Ultimate), save up to $2.99

Publix Ompeprazole Acid Reducer, Delayed Release Tablets, 20 mg, 14-ct pkg, save up to $9.89

Beech-Nut Stage 2 Baby Food, Assorted Varieties, 4-oz jar, save up to $.55

Deli:
Publix Deli Fresh Chilled Rotisserie Chicken, $4.99
Publix Deli Fresh Hot Rotisserie Chicken, $5.99
Publix Deli Old Fashioned Beans, 16-oz cont, 2/$4
Boar's Head Deluxe Cooked Ham, $8.49/lb

Bakery:
100% Whole Wheat Mountain Bread or White, Baked Fresh Daily from the Publix Bakery, 16-oz loaf, $2.59
Chicago Hard Rolls, 6-ct, $2.29
Sour Cream Pound Cake, 12 or 16-oz pkg, $3.49
Key Lime Pie, 34-oz, $6.99
Cherry Pie, 34-oz, $5.99

Dairy:
Boar's Head Monterey Jack Cheese, $7.49/lb
Dannon Activia Yogurt, Assorted Varieties, 4-pk, 4-oz cup, 3/$6
Dannon Activia Selects Yogurt, Greek, French Style, or Parfait, Assorted Varieties, 6-oz cup, 10/$10
Publix Shredded Cheese or Chunk, Assorted Varieties, 6 to 8-oz pkg, 2/$5
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Original or Fat Free, or 1/3 Less Fat, 8-oz box, 2/$3

Frozen:
Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, Assorted Varieties, 7.5 to 32-oz pkg, or Corn on the Cob, 4 or 12-ct pkg (Including All Varieties and Sizes), 50% off
Publix Frozen Pizza, Assorted Varieties, 11.9 to 34.98-oz box (including All Varieties and Sizes), $3.99

Seafood:
Small Lobster Tails, Wild Harvested, Previously Frozen, 3-oz Minimum Weight per Tail, $5.99
Publix Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Alaskan, Wild and Sustainably Harvested, Frozen, 12-oz pkg, $8.99
Fresh Catfish Fillets, $6.99/lb
Ready-to-Cook Cat Fillets: Lemon Herb or Cajun, $7.99/lb
Swordfish Steak, 5.6-oz, $8.99/lb
Medium Cooked Shrimp, 41 to 50 per pound, $6.99/lb

Meat:
Porterhouse or T-Bone Steaks, $6.99/lb
Boneless Chuck Pot Roast, $3.99/lb
Boneless Chuck Steaks, $4.29/lb
Top Round London Broil, $4.49/lb
Top Round Steaks, $4.79/lb
Ground Round, $3.99/lb
Ground Round Patties, $4.29/lb
Publix GreenWise Market New York Strip Steaks, $10.99/lb
Shoulder London Broil, $3.99/lb
Smithfield Smoked Ham, $2.99/lb
Boneless Pork Loin Chops, $3.99/lb
Perdue Boneless Chicken Breasts, $3.99/lb
Perdue Tenderloin, $4.49/lb
Publix Thin-Sliced Lunch Meats, Ham: Cooked or honey; or Turkey Breast: Roasted or Smoked Honey, 16-oz pkg, 2/$9

Produce:
Hass Avocados, 4/$5
Sweet Onions, $.99/lb
Eat Smart Vegetables, Assorted Varieties, 10 or 12-oz pkg, 3/$5
White or Red Seedless Grapes, $1.69/lb
Premium Peaches or Nectarines, $1.99/lb
Baby Portabella Mushrooms, Whole or Sliced, 8-oz pkg, $1.69
Green Beans, $1.49/lb
Royal Gala Apples, $1.29/lb
Honeydews, $2.99
Publix GreenWise Market Baby Cut Carrots, 16-oz bag, 2/$3
Crunch Pak Apple Slices, 14-oz bag, 2/$5

Grocery:
Publix Premium Salad Kit, Italian, Makoto Honey Ginger, Waldorf, or Tune Bleu, 7.5 to 10.5-oz bag, 2/$5
Simply Potatoes Diner's Choice Mashed Potatoes, Original, Sweet, Sour Cream & Chives, Country Style, or Garlic, 32-oz pkg, 2/$6
Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice, Ruby Red Grapefruit or Trop50, 59-oz pkg, 2/$6
Wonderful Pistachios, 16-oz cont, $6.99
EarthSmart Bouquet, $9.99
Chocolate Iced Donuts, 6-ct, $1.99
Dunkin Donuts Coffee, $6.99
Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, 9.4 to 15.66 oz box, 2/$4
Chock Full o'Nuts Ground Coffee, 24 to 33.9 oz can, $7.99
Pure Wesson Oil, Vegetable, Canola, Corn, or Best Blend, 100% Natural, 48-oz bo, 2/$7
Gatorade Thirst Quencher or G2 Low-Calorie Electrolyte Beverage, 2/$10
CapriSun Juice Drink Blend, 10-pk, 6-oz pkg (Excluding 100% Juice, 10-pk), 3/$6
Dole Fruit, Fruit in Gel, or Parfait, Assorted Varieties, 4-pk, 4 or 4.3-oz cup, 2/$4
12-pk Selected Coca-Cola Products, 12-oz can, Buy 2 Get 1 Free (save up to $4.99 on 3)
8-pack Selected Pepsi Products, 12-oz bottle, 3/$10 (save up to $1.97 on 3)
Assorted Publix Soft Drinks or Seltzer Water, 2-L bottle, $1/2
Snapple Tea or Juice Drink, Assorted Varieties, 6-pk, 16-oz bottle, Buy 2 Get 1 Free
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks or Fritos Corn Chips or Twists Snacks, Assorted Varieties, 9 to 10.5-oz bag (Excluding Baked and Natural), 2/$5
Nabisco Oreo Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 13.1 to 18-oz pkg, or Fudge Crème or Rings, 9.6 or 11.3-oz pkg, Cakesters or Brownies, 12.32 to 15.9-oz pkg, or Stix, 5-oz pkg, 2/$5
Publix Large Eggs, Grade A, 18-ct, (limit 4 deals) 2/$4
Shedd's Spread Country Crock, 50% Vegetable Oil, Light, or Plus Calcium, 45-oz tub, 2/$6
Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Cookies, Assorted Varieties, 16 or 16.5 oz pkg, 2/$5
Frank's Red Hot Sauce, 12-oz bottle, $1.99
Kraft Dressing, Assorted Varieties, 8-oz bottle, 2/$3
General Mills Cheerios Cereal, Regular or multigrain, 12.8 or 14-oz box, or Basic 4, Honey Nut Clusters, or raisin Nut Bran, 16 to 17.1-oz box, 2/$5
Progresso Soup, Assorted Varieties, 18 to 19-oz can, 4/$5
Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken Breast, White, In-Water, 12.5-oz can, 2/$5
Campbell's Condensed Soup, Assorted Varieties, 10.5 to 11.5-oz can (Excluding Won Ton, Cream of Shrimp, Oyster Stew), 5/$5
Angel Soft Unscented Bathroom Tissue, Septic Safe, 2-ply: Double, 12-roll pkg, Regular, 24-roll pkg, or Mega, 9-roll pkg, $5.49
Brawny Premium Performance Paper Towels, Prints, White, or Pick-A-Size White, Big Rolls, 2-Ply Sheets, 6-roll pkg, $6.49
Publix GreenWise Market Bathroom Tissue, Double Roll, 100% Recycled Paper, 12-roll pkg, $5.49
Publix Decorated Paper Plates, 7,8 1/2 or 10 1/4 inch, 24 to 55-ct pkg, or Decorated Paper Bowls, 20-oz, 25-ct pkg, 2/$4
Hefty Tall Kitchen Bags or Trash, Lawn & Leaf, or Refuse Liner Bags, Selected Varieties, 18 to 45 ct pkg, $5.99
Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags, Selected Varieties, 10 to 50-ct pkg, 2/$7
NaturalAire Air Cleaning Filter, Assorted Sizes, with Baking Soda, Pleated, 2/$7
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent, Assorted Varieties, 60.5 – 75 oz bottle, $3.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Assorted Varieties, 75-ct cnstr, $3.99
Air Wick Freshmatic Spray Refill or Scented Oil Refill, Scented Candle or Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic Refill, Assorted Varieties, 2-ct, or $5.29 to 6.35-oz pkg, $3.99
Fantastik Cleaner, Assorted Varieties, 26 or 32-oz bottle, 2/$4

Pet:
Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food, 14-lb, $13.99
Publix Cat Food, MultiMix or Adult Formula, 7-lb bag, $4.99

Health & Beauty:
Centrum Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement, Assorted Varieties, 14 to 220-ct bottle, 25% off
Slim-Fast! 3-2-1 Plan Bars, Assorted Varieties, 5 or 6-ct box, 25% off
Olay Regenerist Facial Products or Total Effects or Definity, Assorted Varieties, .02 to 6.78 oz pkg, or 30-ct pkg, $3 off
Olay body Wash, Assorted Varieties, 8.4, 18, or 23.6 oz bottle, or Lotion, 11.8-oz bottle, $5.49
Tampax Tampons, Assorted Varieties, 40-ct box, Always Pads, 20 to 45 ct pkg, or Always Liners, 80 ct box, (Excluding Always Infinity and Tampax Pearl) $5.99
Just For Men Hair Color, Assorted Varieties, 1-ct box, $5.99
Nexxus Hair Products, Assorted Varieties, 1.9 to 33.8-oz or 1-L bottle, 25% off
Colgate Total Toothpaste, Assorted Varieties, 5.8 or 6 oz tube or Optic White, 4-oz tube or Colegate 360 Manual Toothbrush, 1-ct pkg, 2/$6

Baby:
Publix Diapers, Assorted Varieties, 60 to 96-ct box, $15.99

In-Ad Coupons:
$3 off the Purchases of Two (2) or more PediaSure Shakes or Drinks, Complete Balanced Nutrition or Sidekicks Nutrition Support, Assorted Flavors, 4 or 6-ct, 8-oz can
$2/1 General Mills Fiber One Cereal, 11.75 to 17.25 oz box, Chewy Bars, 4.1 to 21.2-oz box, or Brownies, 5.34-oz box, Assorted Varieties
$2/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Trail Mix Bars, Assorted Varieties, 14.8 – 17.8 oz box
$1/4 Progresso Soup, Assorted Varieties, 18 to 19-oz can
$1.75/1 Hellmann's Mayonnaise, Assorted Varieties, 30 to 48-oz jar
$1/1 Lipton Specialty Tea, Assorted Varieties, 18 – 40 ct box,
$2.50/1 P. F. Chang's Home Menu Meal, Assorted Varieties, 22 oz pkg
$1.50/1 Klondike or Slim-a-Bear Ice Cream Treats, Assorted Varieties, 16 to 27 oz box
$1.00/5 Campbell's Condensed Soup, Selected Varieties, 10.5 to 11.5-oz can
$1.00/1 V8 100% Vegetable Juice, Assorted Varieties, 46-oz bottle
 
Sneak Peek via Slickdeals

Juice In The City

Everyone loves a great deal, right?  And most people are totally overwhelmed with the amount of deals out there to be had, most of which are irrelevant to their day-to-day lives.  Enter Juice in the City.  They are a community of (mostly) moms who know their way around their respective cities and know about all those little hidden gems.  They provide a great deal each day (50% off or more) geared toward families in the local community by recommending a locally-owned, locally-run business.  There are typically a few sub-divided markets in each major city, so there is no worry about finding a good "deal" that isn't really a good deal after all because, while it is in your metro area, it is an hour away from your house. 
 
Some examples of deals include restaurants, massages, family activities, local shops and services.  Juice in the City has exploded all over the country because of it's organic, word-of-mouth business model.  Don't you love to get a great recommendation from a close friend before you try out a new business?  That is exactly what Juice in the City provides.  Each business featured on the site has been personally tried by the person sourcing the deal, and they give honest feedback as to what to expect when you visit that business.  If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should!

As an aside, Juice in the City is always looking for people to promote their favorite businesses, as well as business to promote.  If you would like to earn a part-time income from home and recommend your favorite local businesses to others, check out the Juice in the City website and click on "We're Hiring!".
 
Or, if you own a business that you would like to have featured on the site, please check the lists below to see if your metro area is on either one.  If so, please contact Rachel and she can point you in the right direction.

Here are the cities where Juice in the City is already active:
Atlanta
Austin
Charlotte
Dallas
Denver
Houston
LA
New York
Phoenix
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle

And here are the markets coming soon:
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Miami
Minneapolis
Nashville
Philadelphia
Portland
Raleigh-Durham
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
St Louis
Washington DC

Rachel is a stay-at-home mom to 3 little cuties in the Minneapolis suburbs.  She has recently discovered Juice in the City and couldn't be more excited!  She loves the part-time hours that work around her busy schedule (and the extra spending money doesn't hurt) and can't wait to utilize all the great deals when the Minneapolis market launches in just a few short weeks!

My Publix Trip - 2 Shops, paid $4.90

I had one of my most frustrating trips to the store as far as savings last night. First of all there were no MM items on the shelf, and the GM cereal that was free after coupons was picked over. It will only get worse as new couponers try to get on the bandwagon. Hopefully, they'll get equally as frustrated with couponing and give it up. Being the genius I am, I knew this would not be a satisfying trip so I stocked up on salad stuff before last weeks sale ended so I could get some overage with the dog treats. So I only needed to get a couple things and that was tough for me to stomach. Anyway, I'm going back on this last day to use up some coupons that expire today. So I'm posting both shops since I did one early. Overall its not that bad (for me) but that kind of comes with the territory some times.
 
30-Sep
14
 
29.99
3.99
21.10
tax
4.90
12
-83.66%
Product
qty
price
subtl
B1G1
-Q
 
total
Q#
Q details
mushrooms 12oz
1
2.50
2.50
 
1.00
 
1.50
1
$1/1 PQ baby club
bananas
2
0.34
0.68
 
 
 
0.68
 
 
Fresh Exp Salad BOGO
2
3.99
7.98
3.99
4.00
 
-0.01
2
$2/1 printable
Dt Mt Dew 2L
2
1.25
2.50
 
 
 
2.50
 
 
Honeydew 
1
2.99
2.99
 
 
 
2.99
 
 
Egg beaters
2
1.67
3.34
 
1.10
 
2.24
2
$0.55/1 peelie
Oatmeal Crisp cereal
4
2.50
10.00
 
10.00
 
0.00
6
$2/1 PQ+ $1/2 9-25 SS
$/$$ coupon
 
0.00
0.00
 
5.00
 
-5.00
1
$5/$25 SAL
27-Sep
24
 
68.78
17.17
51.50
tax
0.11
31
-99.85%
Product
qty
price
subtl
B1G1
-Q
 
total
Q#
Q details
cucumber
1
0.75
0.75
 
 
 
0.75
 
 
onions
1
0.60
0.60
 
 
 
0.60
 
 
carrots matchsticks
1
1.69
1.69
 
 
 
1.69
 
 
romaine
1
2.00
2.00
 
 
 
2.00
 
 
Stouffers Chick. Lasagne
2
3.99
7.98
 
4.00
 
3.98
4
$1/1 TQ, $1/1 9-25SS 
Milk Bone snacks BOGO
4
3.50
14.00
7.00
7.00
 
0.00
6
$1.50/2 TQ  $1/1 print 
Milk Bone Esstl snacks
4
3.50
14.00
7.00
17.00
 
-10.00
6
BOGO + $1.50/2 TQ
Voskos Greek Yogurt
4
1.00
4.00
 
3.00
 
1.00
4
$0.75/1 printable
Nivea Body Wash 30% off
2
5.29
10.58
3.17
6.00
 
1.41
4
$1/1 TQ, $2/1 7-31 RP
Smart Bal Milk 1/2 gal
2
3.00
6.00
 
1.50
 
4.50
2
$0.75/1 print zip 34655
Sundown B6  vit
2
3.59
7.18
 
8.00
 
-0.82
4
$1/1 8-28RP + $3/1 PQ
$/$$ coupon
 
0.00
0.00
 
5.00
 
-5.00
1
$5/$25 SAL
 
In the early SS insert for Tampa today there are several Publix coupons that are quite good, another reason to get some extra papers this weekend. There will be tons of coupons in them, up to six inserts I hear. Anyway, the best PQ I see is $2/1 ANY Fiber One cereal (no size restrictions or usage restrictions) that will combine with the $1/2 9-25SS from last weekend. Or if you got the $1/1 Fiber One coupon in your home delivered TT last weekend, that can be combined as well for a $0.50 MM. There is also a Diet Pepsi 2L PQ in the SS that will combine with the Pepsi MQ in the Pepsico insert, so look for that.
 
Good Luck with your shopping!

Publix Yellow Advantage Buy: October 1st thru 21st, 2011

Publix coupons expiring 10/21/2011:
Free Publix reusable bag WYB $9.99 any Mars chocolate
Free Mountain Dew 12 pk./12 oz. WYB any 2 (buy 2, get 1 free)
75¢ any Morton natural or iodized sea salt all-purpose 26 oz.
$1.00 any 2 Ball Park franks 14 - 16 oz.
$1.00 any 2 Hillshire Farm link sausage 14 - 16 oz.
$1.00 any 2 Hllshire Farm rope smoked sausage 14 - 16 oz.
$1.00 any 2 Eggo products 9.8 - 29.6 oz.
$1.00 any 3 Voskos greek yogurt 4.6 - 5.3 oz.
$1.00 any Smucker's uncrustables 10 pk./2 oz.
$1.00 any 2 On Cor entrees 28 oz.
$1.00 any Reese's ice cream cup 6 pk./3.3 oz.
$2.00 any Bertolli frozen skillet, bake or meal soup 24 oz.
$1.00 any Frusion yogurt smoothie or La Creme yogurt 4 pk./7 oz.
$1.50 any 2 Kashi entrees or waffles 9 - 10.1 oz.
$2.00 any Jimmy Dean frozen breakfast sandwiches 34 - 36 oz.
$1.00 any 2 Morningstar Farms products 5.3 - 14.5 oz.
$2.00 any Publix meat, deli, or seafood purchase WYB any 20 pk. or 24 pk. Coca-Cola product
$1.50 WYB any Coca-Cola 1.25 L AND Snyder's Pumpkin Pack
5 free Fuze 16.9 oz. WYB any 10 Fuze 16.9 oz. (buy 10, get 5 free = 15 total)
$2.00 WYB any Dunkin' Donuts coffee 11 oz. or larger AND any Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies 5.75 - 7.5 oz.
Free Martha White muffin mix 7 - 7.5 oz. WYB 2 (buy 2, get 1 free)
55¢ any Del Monte jar fruit SunFresh or orchard select 19 - 20 oz.
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10/2 Coupon Insert Preview - SS RP PG & Pepsico

This is a great weekend to get an extra copy or two of the paper. Lots of these matchup with Publix to give some great deals.
 
Redplum 10/2
Advantage Brands $1/1 Tagamet 30ct, Debrox, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Sominex, Nytol, Gly-Oxide and Massengill 4pk only (12/31/11)
all $1/1 laundry detergent 28 load+ (11/13/11)
Bertolli $1/1 meal soup or frozen meal (10/30/11)
Citrucel $1.50/1 bulk fiber therapy product (12/31/11)
Disney/Marvel $1/1 vitamin products (11/23/11)
Dove $.75/1 anti-perspirant/deodorant or body mist, excludes trial/Men+Care (10/30/11)
Dove $.75/1 beauty bar 6-bar pack+, excludes Men+Care (10/30/11)
Dove $.75/1 hair care treatment ets (10/30/11)
Dove $1.50/1 Men+Care body and face bar 6-bar pack+ ets (10/30/11)
Dove $1/1 body wash 10oz+ excludes Men+Care (10/30/11)
Dove $1/1 Men+Care antiperspirant 2.7oz or deodorant 3oz ets (10/30/11)
Dove $1/1 Men+Care body and face wash 13.5oz+ ets or Active Clean shower tool (10/30/11)
Dove B1G1 free hair care product up to $6 ets (Includes shampoo, conditioner, deep treatment conditioner, treatments and styling products) (10/30/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
Ecotrin $1.50/1 aspirin therapy product (12/31/11)
Emerald $1/1 Breakfast on the go! product 7.5oz+ (11/20/11)
Folgers $.35/1 instant single serve packet (11/2/11)
Folgers $1/1 coffee 3oz+ (11/2/11)
Jimmy Dean $.75/2 sausage rolls dnd (11/6/11)
L'Oreal $1/1 Paris cosmetic product (11/27/11)
L'Oreal $2/1 shade of Preference (11/27/11)
L'Oreal $2/1 shade of Root Rescue (11/27/11)
Mother's $.75/1 package of cookies 11.5oz+ (11/27/11)
Nivea $1/1 lip care products .17oz stick - .35floz tube (10/16/11)
Nivea $3/2 lip care products .17oz stick - .35floz tube (10/16/11)
OsCal $1.50/1 calcium supplement product (12/31/11)
POND'S $1/1 cream, towelettes or cleansing product ets (10/30/11)
POND'S $1/1 wet cleansing towelettes 30ct only (10/30/11)
Pure Protein $1/1 powder or drink (11/13/11)
Pure Protein B1G1 free bar up to $1.69 (11/13/11)
Purina $.50/1 Cat Chow or Kitten Chow excluding 16-18oz (11/27/11)
Purina $.75/2 Whisker Lickin's (1/2/12)
Sarna $1.50/1 anti-itch product (12/31/11)
Snuggle $.75/1 fabric softener liquid or dryer sheets (11/13/11)
Suave B1G1 free Kids shampoo, conditioner or detangling product up to $3.50 (10/30/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
Suave B1G1 free Professional dry shampoo or styling product up to $3.50 (10/30/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
Suave B1G1 free Professional shampoo or conditioner up to $3 (10/30/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
Success $.50/1 rice product (11/30/11)
Sundown Naturals $1/1 vitamin or supplement product (11/16/11)
Tic Tac $1/2 single packs or multipacks (11/30/11)
TRESemme B1G1 free shampoo or conditioner up to $6 ets (10/31/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
TRESemme B1G1 free styling product up to $6 ets (10/31/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
Vaseline Buy 1 lotion 20.3oz+, get 1 13oz or smaller free up to $3.99 (10/30/11) Limit 4 coupons per shopping trip.
Vicks $.50/1 cold & flu or cough relief item ets Target coupon (12/2/11)

P&G Expires 10/31
Always $.50/1 Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths
Always $.50/1 Pantiliners 30ct+
Always $1/1 Infinity 14ct+
Bounce $.75/1 product
Bounty $.25/1 napkins
Bounty $.25/1 towels or napkins
Charmin $.35/1 product
Clairol $2/1 hair color
Covergirl $1/1 product
Covergirl $8/2 face products (not a typo)
Crest $.1/1 toothpaste 4oz+ or liquid gel (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda & Tartar)
Crest $.50/1 toothpaste 4oz+ or liquid gel
Crest $7/1 3D White Professional Effects, 2 Hour Express, Advanced Vivid, Stain Shield or Gentle Routine Whitestrips(excludes Vivid)
Dawn $.25/1
Dawn $.50/1 Plus
Downy $2/1 UNSTOPABLES
Febreze $1/1 Air Effects
Febreze $1/1 Fabric Refresher
Febreze $1/1 NOTICEables refill
Febreze $2/1 NOTICEables warmer pack
Febreze $2/2 products
Febreze Buy one Candle, get one Set & Refresh free (up to $3.29)
Fixodent $.50/1 adhesive 1.05oz+
Fixodent $.75/1 cleanser
Gillette $2/1 body wash ets
Gillette $2/1 deodorant ets
Gillette $5 off Fusion ProGlide razor wyb Fusion ProGlide cartridge 4ct+
Glad $.75/1 trash bag product (Expires 11/12/11)
Head & Shoulders $1/1 shampoo or conditioner ets
Ivory/Safeguard $.35/1 Ivory bodywash or bar or Safeguard bar or liquid hand soap
Metamucil $1/1 product
Olay $3/1 Regenerist facial moisturizer or facial cleanser ets
Old Spice $1/1 product 1.7oz+
Old Spice $2/1 body spray or fragrance ets
Oral-B $.75/1 Pulsar, 3D White, Pro-Health, Complete toothbrushes or $.75/2 Indicator or Cavity Defense manual toothbrushes
Oral-B $1.50/2 floss or floss picks 30ct+
Oral-B $3/1 battery toothbrush
Pampers $.50/1 wipes 60ct+
Pampers $1.50/2 bags or $1.50/1 box of diapers or pants
Pantene $1/2 products ets
Prilosec OTC $1/1 product
Pringles $.50/1 Snack Stacks or Stix
Pringles $1/2 Fat Free cans 165g+
Pringles $1/4 Super Stack can 180g+
Puffs $.25/3 singles or $.25/1 3pk
Scope $.75/1 mouthwash 710mL+
Swiffer B1G1 free Dust & Shine (up to $3.99)
Swiffer Buy one starter kit, get one refill free (up to $7)
Tampax $.50/1 18ct+
Tampax $1/1 Pearl or Pearl Compak 18ct+
Tampax B1G1 free Pearl Compak 12-20ct (up to $3.99)
Tide $.50/1 washing machine cleaner
Tide/Downy $.50/1 Tide detergent, Downy, Tide Stain Release
Tide/Downy/Bounce $1/2 Tide detergents, Downy, Tide Stain Release or Bounce
Tide/Downy/Bounce $2/3 Tide detergents, Downy, Tide Stain Release or Bounce
Venus/Olay Buy one Venus 6 or 8ct refill, get one Olay bar, bodywash or in shower body lotion free (up to $7.99)
Venus/Secret $3 off wyb one Venus razor or refill (excluding disposables) AND one Secret (excludes trialsize and Secret Original)
Vicks $1.50/1 Nature Fusion product
Vicks $1/1 product

PepsiCo Moments to Save Expires 10/22
Pepsi Max $.55/1 2-liter dnd
Lipton/Tazo $1/4 Lipton Pure Leaf 16oz, 100% Natural Lipton Iced Tea 20oz or Tazo 13.8
SoBe/Propel $1/5 SoBe 20oz, Propel 24oz or Propel Zero 24oz
Tostitos $1 off wyb tortilla chips 9oz+ AND jar of dip 15oz+
Pepsi Max/Cheetos Free 2-liter Pepsi Max wyb two Cheetos 8.5oz+ bags
Pepsi $2/2 18pk, 20pk or 24pk+ 12oz cans
Sierra Mist $1/2 Natural 2-liters
Lipton $2/2 12 packs
Pepsi/Tostitos Free Diet Pepsi 2-liter wyb tortilla chips 9oz+ AND jar of dip 15oz+
Starbucks $2/2 Frappuccino or Double Shot 4pks
Cheetos/Fritos $1/2 8.5oz+
SunChips $1/2 10oz+
Quaker $1/3 Life cereal, Oatmeal Squares cereal 12-24oz or Instant Oatmeal
Tropicana $1/1 59oz Pure Premium or Trop50
Frito-Lay $2/2 20ct+ variety packs

Smart Source
Activia $1/3 Selects or $1/1 multipack (11/27/11)
ActivOn $2/1 arthritis or joint & muscle (10/31/11)
Alexia $.55/1 frozen item (11/14/11)
Argo $.30/1 12oz baking powder (12/31/11)
Bestlife $.50/1 buttery spread, buttery spray or buttery baking sticks (12/11/11)
Boston Market $1/1 individual meal, whole Boston Carver sandwich or combo or entree salad (10/30/11)
Boston Market $2/$10 purchase (10/30/11)
Boston Market $4/$20 purchase (10/30/11)
Boston Market Free additional large side with any family meal purchase (10/30/11)
Campbell's $.40/2 condensed chicken noodle & tomato soups (12/15/11)
Campbell's $.40/2 condensed soups (excluding chicken noodle, tomato & Great for Cooking soups) (12/15/11)
Campbell's $.50/2 microwavable bowls or Soup at Hand varieties (12/15/11)
Caribou $1/1 12oz coffee bag dnd (11/19/11)
Colgate $.40/1 adult or kids manual toothbrush (excludes Plus and Extra Clean) (10/22/11)
Colgate $.50/1 toothpaste 4oz+ (10/22/11)
Colgate $.50/1 Wisp product 4ct+ (10/22/11)
Colgate $.75/1 Total, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste 4oz+ (10/22/11)
Colgate $1/1 360 battery powered toothbrush or refill (10/22/11)
Command $.75/1 product (11/6/11)
Cottonelle $.50/1 toilet paper 12pk+ or $.50/2 4pks (10/30/11)
Dr. Scholl's $3/1 Massaging Gel Insoles (11/27/11)
Dr. Scholl's $4/1 Pain Relief Orthotics (11/27/11)
Eggland's Best $.50/1 eggs (3/31/12)
Eggland's Best $.75/1 cage free dozen or organic dozen eggs (3/31/12)
Energizer $1/1 batteries or flashlight (11/15/11)
Farmer John $2/1 bacon (11/2/11)
Fleischmann's $.40/1 jar or strip yeast (1/6/12)
Fleischmann's $.40/1 pizza crust yeast strip (1/6/12)
Fleischmann's $.40/1 pizza crust yeast strip (11/25/11)
Foster Farms $1/1 fresh turkey tray pack dnd (4/30/12)
Franks $.50/1 12oz+ RedHot sauce (11/30/11)
Frigo $.55/1 Cheese Heads string cheese 10oz+ (1/31/12)
Glad $1/1 To Go containers with snap-in dressing cups (11/19/11)
Glucerna $2.50/2 products (11/30/11)
Glucerna $3/1 Hunger Smart product (11/30/11)
Healthy Choice $1/3 frozen meals (11/14/11)
Hidden Valley $1/1 Farmhouse Originals salad dressing (11/19/11)
Karo $.40/1 16oz+ syrup (11/23/11)
Karo $.40/1 16oz+ syrup (4/15/12)
Kingsford's $.30/1 16oz corn starch (12/31/11)
Kleenex $.50/1 Cool Touch facial tissue 50ct+ dnd (10/30/11)
Kleenex $.50/3 50ct+ boxes or $.50/1 bundle pack dnd (10/30/11)
Kleenex $.75/1 hand towels ets dnd (11/27/11)
Lactaid $2.50/1 Fast Act dietary supplement 32ct+ dnd (12/31/11)
Little Remedies $1/1 product (11/30/11)
L'Oreal $1/1 Paris cleanser (11/27/11)
L'Oreal $2/1 Paris moisturizer (11/27/11)
Mazola $.50/1 oil or spray product (11/27/11)
MiraLAX $1/1 except 7 dose (11/13/11)
MiraLAX $3/1 30 dose (11/13/11)
Nature Made $1/1 fish oil (11/2/11)
Nature Made $1/1 vitamin B (11/2/11)
Nature Made $1/1 vitamin D (11/2/11)
Neutrogena $1/1 lip or eye makeup (11/6/11)
Neutrogena $2/1 face makeup (11/6/11)
Palmolive $.25/1 Ultra dish liquid 25oz+ (10/22/11)
Pedialyte $1.50/1 product (3/31/12)
Perfumania $10/$50 purchase (10/31/11)
Pert Plus $1/1 3-in-1 or 2-in-1 product ets (10/31/11)
Playtex $1/1 Gentle Glide tampons 18ct+ dnd (11/30/11)
Playtex $1/1 Sport tampons 14ct+ dnd (11/30/11)
Pom $1/1 16 or 48oz Lite Pom dnd (12/31/11)
Reynolds $.25/2 baking cups (1/31/12)
Reynolds $.50/1 Baked for You StayBrite baking cups (1/31/12)
Reynolds $.50/1 foil excluding 18, 20, 25 & 30 sq ft and wrappers (11/30/11)
Reynolds $.50/1 parchment paper (11/30/11)
Reynolds $1.50 off wyb one foil excluding 18, 20, 25 & 30 sq ft and wrappers AND one parchment paper (11/30/11)
Ricola Buy Ricola Dual Action, get any Ricola 19, 21, 24, 26 or 30ct bag free (up to $3.99) (12/31/11)
Sure $1/1 anti-perspirant & deodorant product (10/31/11)
Swanson $.40/2 broth or stock carton (11/5/11)
Swanson $1/1 Flavor Boost concentrated broth (11/5/11)
Tai Pei $.75/1 entree 12-14oz (11/30/11)
Tai Pei $1/1 Stir Fry Creations entree 24oz (11/30/11)
Trojan $1/1 10ct+ condom product (1/2/12)
Trojan $1/1 vibrations product (1/2/12)
TUCKS $1/1 product (12/31/11)
Tyson $.75/1 crispy chicken strips (12/31/11)
V8 $.50/1 100% vegetable juice 46oz+ (11/13/11)
V8 $1/1 100% vegetable juice 5.5oz or 11.5oz can 6pk (11/13/11)
Viactiv $1/1 soft chews dietary supplement dnd (11/20/11)
VIVA $.60/1 or more big rolls paper towels (11/13/11)
Werther's Original $1/2 bags of caramels dnd (12/31/11)
Wholly $.50/1 product (10/23/11)
Woolite $1/1 carpet & upholstery formula (12/31/11)
Zyrtec $1.50/1 12ct+ (12/31/11)
Zyrtec $3/1 24ct+ (12/31/11)

General Mills

Betty Crocker $.40/1 17.5oz+ pouch cookie mix (11/26/11)
Betty Crocker $.50/2 boxed potatoes except Potato Buds and Pouch (11/26/11)
Betty Crocker $.75/both SuperMoist cake mix AND Ready to Spread frosting (11/26/11)
Betty Crocker $1/2 any box muffin mix or Fiber One box muffin mix (11/26/11)
Cereal $1/3 (11/12/11)
Chex $.50/2 4.5oz+ Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack (11/26/11)
Fiber One $.40/1 Chewy Bars, 90 Calorie Chewy Bars or 90 Calorie Brownies (11/26/11)
Fun da-middles $.75/1 cupcake mix (11/26/11)
Green Giant $.50/2 Valley Fresh Steamers frozen vegetables 11 or 12oz only (11/26/11)
Green Giant $.60/3 frozen boxed vegetables (11/26/11)
Hamburger Helper $.75/3 Home Cooked Skillet Meals (11/26/11)
Nature Valley $.75/2 Granola Bars 6ct+ or Granola Nut Clusters (11/26/11)
Pillsbury $.30/2 refrigerated Grands! biscuits (12/24/11)
Pillsbury $.40/2 Crescent Dinner Rolls (12/24/11)
Pillsbury $.40/2 Refrigerated Pizza Crust, Breadsticks, Loaves or Dinner Rolls (12/24/11)
Pillsbury $.40/2 Sweet Rolls or Grands! Sweet Rolls (12/24/11)
Pillsbury $.50/2 Rolled Refrigerated Pie Crusts (12/24/11)
Pillsbury $.50/2 Toaster Strudel, Toaster Scramble Pastries or Pancakes (12/24/11)
Pillsbury $1/1 frozen Egg Scrambles or Biscuit Sandwiches (12/24/11)
Progresso $1/4 cans (11/26/11)
Romano's Macaroni Grill/Wanchai Ferry/Good Earth $.75/1 Restaurants Favorites dinner kit (11/26/11)
Totino's $.35/1 Rolls snacks (12/24/11)
Totino's $.75/1 Pizza Stuffers (12/24/11)
Totino's $.75/3 Crisp Crust party pizza products (12/24/11)
Yoplait $.50/2 Greek yogurt (11/26/11)
Yoplait $.75/1 Light yogurt with Granola (11/26/11)
Yoplait $.75/2 Go-GURT, Kids Cup, Trix multipack or Splitz (11/26/11)
Yoplait $1/10 cups (11/26/11)
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Plumbing Repair Drama

When we decided to to remodel our hall bathroom last year, part of the idea was to replace the 50 year old galvanized pipes since we had experienced a few leaks under the vanity. The problem was we had no access to the pipes because they were behind the tile walls, which were behind the vanity. So we we started the project with roto hammers, sledge hammers and crowbars. Along with the tools of destruction we needed strong boots, leather gloves, hearing protection, eye protection and hats to keep all the tile chips and dust from injuring anyone. So we started smashing walls, and tugging on rebar until we revealed rusty old pipes and rotten wood beams. They were just hanging there, totally rotted away after years of water leaking. And the smell was worse than an old haunted house!
 
As we started shoveling the tile, wire and concrete debris into buckets to remove it from the room, I accidentally sheared off the shower pipe with the tip of the shovel. Of course the water wasn't turned off and it was like the Yellowstone Park Geyser - shooting water straight up and all over, making a muddy mess. I quickly ran outside and turned off the water source to the house. Now we had to call the plumber. On a Saturday for an emergency plumbing repair. Good luck getting a deal on that. It ended up costing us $500 just to cap off that one line.
 
When we asked the plumber to fix a couple other bad spots that's when he suggested we just re plumb our whole house, since all the pipes were rusty and old. It ended up doubling the cost of our bathroom remodel but in hindsight it was the best thing we did. Now we have peace of mind knowing those pipes behind the new walls will last as long as I'm in this house.
 
I am participating in a blogger campaign for Bucks2Blog about plumbing repair and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.
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