My Baton Rouge Mommy

. This Sunday there will be a Smart Source and Redplum insert in the newspaper. Check out Taylor Town Preview for a list of what coupons that you can expect. Please note that these may vary by region. *Since so many people had trouble last weekend with missing inserts, ALWAYS make sure to check your papers for inserts before you purchase!! The most asked questions that I get are about local newspaper inserts so here are a few answers: How many papers should buy? I personally buy 4-6 every Sunday depending on the amount/quality of coupons. This allows me to stock up on items that I find FREE or at rock bottom. If you can't afford to buy more than one newspaper, ask your friends/family/neighbors if you can have theirs. Does The Advocate or Times Picayune have the best coupons? There's no easy answer here. The Times Picayune generally has more coupons and it sometimes has the Redplum inserts that The Advocate does not con

. If you are new to saving at Walgreen's read Walgreen's 101 . If you are new to using coupons read Coupons 101 first. You will find the weekly ad in the store, you will need to pick it up to use the coupons. You can also view the ad and print the coupons . You can now print Walgreens Corporate Policy to bring along with you. Look for the Walgreens Activity Book, and the March Coupon Book ! Thanks MomsByHeart for this week's matchup! Sales: Select Kellogg’s cereal $1.99 - $.70 printable HERE – Raisin Bran -$1/2 from 3/6 RP Final Price: as low as $1.29 Energizer batteries AA, AAA 20-pk; C or D 8-pk; 9V 4-pk $7.99 -$2 from March coupon booklet Final Price: $5.99 Coffeemate liquid 16-oz $2.49, B1G1 free -$.75 printable HERE, use two Final Price: 2/$.99 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl 8-oz or Biscuit Sandwiches 2-pk 2/$4 -$1 from 3/6 RP or printable HERE Final Price: $1 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations $1.99 -$1/2 printable HERE Final Price: $1.49 Her

. Here's a 1 day shopping pass to print out and bring with you to Sam's Club!! Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

.   The blogosphere was buzzing yesterday with this news! Walmart has added their new coupon policy to their website, so print it out to keep in your coupon binder (just in case you have any issues at checkout). I've highlighted my favorites: Walmart Coupon Policy Walmart accepts the following types of coupons (see guidelines below): Manufacturers' coupons Print-at-home internet coupons Must be legible, have "Manufacturer Coupon" printed on them, have a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and have a scannable bar code. Competitors' coupons that feature a specific item for a specified price for example, $2.99 Soft drink container caps Checkout coupons (also called "Catalinas") that are printed at our competitors' registers, have "Manufacturer Coupon" with specific requirements printed on them, a valid remit address for the manufacturer, valid expiration date, and a scannable bar code. Walmar

. Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Krewe of Southdowns - Great Mardi Gras parade running in the middle city area. Friday March 4, 2011 7:00pm Spanish Town Parade - One of the most popular Mardi Gras parades in Baton Rouge. Rolls March 05, 2011 at 12:00 Noon Krewe Of Poseidon - Brand new parade for 2009 their theme is that of the sovereign of the seas. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 4PM Highland Road Park Observatory's FREE events Home Depot March 5th – 9am – 12pm Build to Grow Workshop, build a #20 Home Depot Race Car. Borders Saturday at 2pm: Read Across America Dr. Seuss Story Time Free First Sunday Free admission to LSU Museum of Art, LASM, the Old State Capitol and USS Kidd Museum. For more information, visit www.visitbatonrouge.com . Walmart Free Sampling Events Enter your zip code to find an event near you. You also don't want to forget about Target's free sponsored activities throughout the country. They happen at differe

. Here are your weekend retail coupons courtesy of Your Retail Helper : Banana Republic Factory Outlet - 15% off $100+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 Barnes & Noble - 40% off Oscar Nominated DVDs Exp 3/7 Best Buy - 20% off any Juicer Exp 4/30 Big Lots - 20% off purchase Valid 3/6 only Border's - 33% off one item Exp 3/3 Carter's - $10 off $50 Exp 3/9  Catherine's - $15 off $75 Exp 3/5 Children's Place - 15% off purchase Exp 3/10 Coldwater Creek - $30 off $100 Exp 3/13 Dressbarn - 15% off regular priced purchase Exp 3/14 ESPRIT -  20% off purchase Family Christian - 25% off regular priced purchase Exp 3/6 Famous Footwear - 15% off purchase Exp 3/12 Fashion Bug - $25 off $75 Exp 3/31 Gap - 25% off purchase Exp 3/9 Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 2/29/12 Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 3/5 JC Penney - $10 off $50 Exp 3/10 Justice - 40% off purchase Exp 3/14 Kirkland's - $5 off $25 Exp 3/14  Kirkland's - 20% off

. Purex has a new awesome product called Purex Complete Crystals Softener! It's not a liqud or powder, meaning it doesn't coat your fabrics so you don't get residue build up!  Go here and click up on the right to get your coupon for $1. You'll start seeing sales like this a lot... here is the first coming up on Sunday at Walgreens! Purex Crystals Complete Fabric Softener $4.99 Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward $1.00/1 – Purex Complete Crystals Softener Pay $3.99, Receive $2.00 RR Final Price: $1.99 Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. It's Mega Swag Bucks Friday ! What does that mean? When you search online through Swagbucks today you will have a chance at winning higher than average bucks, for instance: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 or 500! These Swagbucks can then be turned in for fun gifts like Amazon Gift Cards - it's free money in your pocket! Not a member of Swagbucks ? Why not? It is an easy and fun to earn free money! Go here to learn more about Swagbucks and to join , plus you'll earn 3 Swagbucks for joining! What is Swagbucks? Swag Bucks is one of the easiest ways to earn free gifts on the web. All you do is use the Swag Bucks website as your daily internet browser. Instantly as you are searching the web you can and will win Swag Bucks. As you earn more Swag Bucks you can start trading them in for prizes. My favorite gift from the Swag Store is a $5 Amazon Gift Card and all you have to do is trade in 450 Swag Bucks for it! How to Swag easier? For the easi

. This week only you can grab a Crunchwrap Supreme at Taco Bell for only $0.88! Offer ends March 5 th ! Limit 2 per person. Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Chick- Fil-A FREE FRY DAY Friday, March 4 An innovation in ketchup calls for a celebration. Between 2 and 4 pm local time, ketchup lovers who ask for Heinz Dip & Squeeze and the Free FryDay promotion at all Chick-fil-A restaurants will receive a FREE medium order of Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, limit one per customer. Click here to see if your restaurant is participating. RSVP to this Facebook event is not required for participation in Free FryDay at Chick-fil-A. Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Print this coupon for a Buy 1 Get 1 Lucky Mint Scoop Free at Baskin Robbins ! Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. According to Tide's facebook page : Fans, thanks for your patience, this Thursday March 3 at 12noon EST we will have a bonus giveaway to make up for the technical issues we experienced last time. It is open to anyone who has NOT previously qualified for a Tide giveaway. We’ll post a link in our status update on Thursday with the details. Good Luck! Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Many, many of you wanted to know the dates of my FREE coupon classes and I'm happy to announce that I have two scheduled in March. I would suggest calling as soon as possible to reserve your spot because I have a feeling that they will fill up quickly. Thursday, March 24th 6-8pm University United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 3350 Dalrymple Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225.344-0343 Please use this form to reserve your spot Thursday, March 31st 7-8pm Jones Creek Public Library 6222 Jones Creek Road Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3017 (225) 756-1140 (Call to reserve you spot today) Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. I love Shop Text FREEBIES! The last one I received was a full size bottle of deep conditioner! I can't guarantee that this will be full-size, but it's worth a shot. Right now they are offering a FREE sample of Clean & Clear Morning Burst Body Wash when you text BODY to 467467 . You can register your information with Shop Tex t so that your address will already be in their system! Remember that standard text rates apply. Thanks CouponingToDisney ! Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Hurry and print this HIGH-VALUE coupon before it's gone! $1.00/1 Kashi Berry Blossoms Cereal Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Coupons.com has a new $1.00/1 Irish Spring Deodorant coupon . Print it now before it reaches it's print limit to use on this upcoming FREEBIE starting 3/13 at Walgreens: Irish Spring Deodorant 2/$6  Get $4 RR wyb 2 Use (2) $1.00/1 coupons Pay $4.00 Final Price, FREE after coupons and RR Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. If you are new to couponing you may want to read Coupons 101. Did you know that you can print coupons right on Albertsons site? *Remember to use the $5 off $50 coupon included in this week's flyer to save even more! Monopoly is back at Albertsons. Remember to collect game pieces for prizes, coupons and FREEBIES! 3 day sale (Friday - Sunday only) Split Chicken Breasts Bone-In 78 cents/lb. USDA Choice Ribeye Steak $4.99 Large Peaches 99 cents/lb. Red Baron Pizza 16.95-27.8 oz. $2.67 Use $1/1 SS 1/23 Final price: $1.67 Cottonelle Bath Tissue 18 double rolls $8.99 Limit 2 Use .50/1  Cottonelle printable coupon Final price: $7.99! Produce White mushrooms 2/$3.00 Cantaloupes $1.99 each White onions $0.79/lb Avocados $0.79 each Red Delicious apples 3/$1.00 Sweet potatoes $0.99/lb Navel Oranges 5/$1.00 Asparagus $1.99/lb Meats Boneless, skinless chicken breasts $1.49/lb Assorted pork chops $1.49/lb 93% Lean ground beef $2.99/lb Other Weekly Deals

. You may remember the Free $20 Rue La La credit from a few months ago. Well if you missed that one, for 1 week only until March 3rd, Rue La La is offering a FREE $10 credit that can be used on any of their deals. I have gotten so really nice, high-quality items from them for a fraction of the cost. No purchase necessary to receive your credit!! Allow up to 48 hours for your Free credit to show up. You will have until 5/31/11 to use your credit so there's plenty of time! Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Sorry guys I have my days mixed up. I originally stated that I starts today but it's tomorrow... According to Tide's facebook page : Fans, thanks for your patience, this Thursday March 3 at 12noon EST we will have a bonus giveaway to make up for the technical issues we experienced last time. It is open to anyone who has NOT previously qualified for a Tide giveaway. We’ll post a link in our status update on Thursday with the details. Good Luck! Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Word on the street is that the "magic red coupon machine" at CVS is spitting out a $3.00/1 Physician's Formula coupon* this week! Use it to score yourself crazy cheap mascara: Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Mascara, $10.49 Get a $7 ECB when you spend $10 Use $3/1 coupon from the electronic coupon scanner Pay $7.49 and get $7 ECB Total: $0.49 *Note: not everyone who scans their CVS card will get this coupon. Let me know what other great CVS coupons you are getting this week. Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!  In celebration of this special day, Walmart.com is offering beloved Dr. Seuss books up to 45% off - starting at only $3.00 plus FREE shipping!! What's your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Keep up with the coupons, discounts, and freebies, Subscribe Now!

. If you are new here, you may want to read my Couponing 101 first! HERE are some of your Winn-Dixie coupon questions answered. Winn Dixie has a new reward program called fuelperks! It allows you to earn cents of gallons of gas when you shop! Check out www.winndixie.com/fuelperks for more details and how to sign up. Produce Strawberries $3.99 B1G1 Free Final Price, $2.00 each Dole classics or spinach 2/$3.00 Red or Golden Delicious apples $1.29/lb Dole pineapples $2.99 each 10lb bag Russet potatoes $4.99 each Snap beans $1.49/lb Meats Sanderson Farms boneless, skinless chicken breasts $3.99/lb B1G1 Free Final Price, $2.00/lb Assorted pork chops $3.69/lb B1G1 Free Final Price, $1.85/lb Hormel pork loin fillet $9.99 B1G1 Free Final Price, $5.00 each WD boneless chicken breasts or tenderloins 40oz. frozen $10.99 B1G1 Free Final Price, $5.50 each Center cut pork chops $4.69/lb B1G1 Fr