Pick 'n Save Double Daze

Did you know Pick 'n Save will double your coupons every Wednesday? They usually double up to 5 coupons worth $1.00 off or less, with a minimum purchase of $25. Tomorrow- Wednesday, January 27- they're doubling up to 10 coupons. This is the best deal if you match your coupons with the weekly sales. There are quite a few sales that match up with my coupons this week so I didn't have any trouble picking out 10 coupons that I will be able to use. (Ex: GM Cereal, Kraft cheese, Nature Valley granola bars, Ritz crackers, etc.)

Don't get coupons in the newspaper? Print off some coupons online at websites like www.coupons.com A lot of these say "Do not double or triple" at the top, but I've never had a Pick 'n Save employee reject one of these for doubling.

A tip: Since a lot of people will be shopping tomorrow to take advantage of this, if something is out of stock, go to the Customer Service desk and get a raincheck for the item. Then you can come back anytime in the next two weeks and even though something won't be on sale you can still get the sale price.

To maximize savings and minimize stress, do yourself a favor and don't bring the kids with you. :)

Old Navy Clearance Sale--For REALS

Starts tomorrow, January 22nd.  I called and clarified--it will be 50% off the orange clearance tag price.

Target Deals

I'm no expert clearance shopper, but I went to Target in Menomonee Falls today and found some good deals. I got some toddler girls cold weather boots for Avery for 75% off. They were regularly $15.99 and I got them for $3.74. They had a few other styles that were $5.74. They had a whole aisle of these kinds of deals for toddler boys and girls (size 5-12) in the shoe section. They had some good clearance selection on infant/toddler clothes too. 30%, 50%, and 75% off. I got a winter coat for Camryn 50% off for $13.48. They also had a lot of stuff in the baby supply aisles for 50% off.

Where else are you finding good clearance deals?

Dentist Referral

Just FYI -- I found an awesome pediatric dentist. He would be quite a drive for anyone who lives on the East Side, but he's worth it if you're in the middle or west. His name is "Dr. Rick" and his office is called "Small World Pediatric Dentistry" (http://www.smallworlddds.com). He is located in Brookfield. No, I don't get anything for passing on his name. I was referred to him by my regular dentist and I was just really impressed. He is in a brand-new, super kid-friendly office. The staff is kind and accommodating. He seems to love kids and what he does; and he works from a very conservative approach (ie: Brooklyn has some very, very small cavities, he recommends just "watching" them and increasing flossing rather than doing fillings...at least for now). Bonus: his rooms are all painted with adorable, different murals. I had more take-home ideas for my kids bedroom than I've found in any books or home improvement stores. I'm just relieved to find him. The dentist was SO traumatic for me as a kid (my dentist didn't really like kids, as I remember). It's nice to have someone who specializes in pediatrics.

New Baby Advice

Hey, wouldn't you think I'd have it down by #4? Apparently not. Also, it has become apparent that many baby products are designed to last through three children. I am replacing my infant car seat and my breast pump this time.
Any suggestions on either?

Old Navy Clearance Sale

Old Navy is in the middle of their amazing winter clearance sale.  Apparently it began last week (HOW do I always miss the beginning of these things??) but they are now offering 60% off clearance online and in their stores as well.   I haven't been in to the store yet, so I don't know how picked over it is, but in the past this has been a pretty incredible chance to pick up a few bargains (last year I got fleece lined jeans for the toddler in my family for $2.50).  And, for what it's worth, the Brown Deer store typically has the best markdowns, but the sale should be active at the Brookfield Square and Southridge Mall locations as well.  Good luck, ladies!