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Looking for a frugal gift idea? These Creatology Pencil Party Packs are so fun!
Michael’s has these Creatology Pencil Party Packs for as low as $2 right now!
These would make great non-candy gifts and classroom gifts.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
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Don’t miss this great price on this highly-rated cream cleaner!
Amazon has this Stardrops The Pink Stuff Miracle Cream Cleaner for only $2.78 shipped when you clip the 20% off coupon and check out through Subscribe & Save.
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders. If you’re wondering how Amazon Subscribe & Save works, check out our post on making the most of Amazon Subscribe & Save Deals.
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Running low on dishwasher detergent? This is a great deal!
Prime members can get this Finish Powerball Power Dishwasher Detergent (76 count) for only $10.39 shipped when you clip the 30% coupon and check out through Subscribe & Save! That’s $0.14 per pod compared to $0.24 per pod at Walmart.
That’s a great stock up deal on this brand.
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders. If you’re wondering how Amazon Subscribe & Save works, check out our post on making the most of Amazon Subscribe & Save Deals.
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Treat any damaged hair with this Palmers Moisture Boost for only $0.49 with coupon!
Stop by Target to pick up some Palmers Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Protein Pack for just $0.49 after Target Circle coupon! Here’s how:
Buy 1 Palmers Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Protein Pack – $1.99
Apply the Target Circle coupon for $1.50 off
$0.49 after coupon
Limit 1-time use.
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Quench that dry winter skin with this NIVEA lotion deal!
Stop by Target to grab some NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion for Dry SkinFresh for just $0.69 after the Target Circle coupon. Here’s how:
Buy 1 NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion – $2.69
Apply the Target Circle coupon for $2.00 off
$0.69 after coupon
Limit 1-time use
Looking for a deal on a laptop? Don’t miss this!
Walmart has this Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6″ Laptop for only $139 shipped right now!
This laptop includes 128 GB of SSD storage, Rapid Charge Boost, and a low blue light display to keep your eyes from straining. It gets great reviews and is regularly $320!
Valid for a limited time only, while supplies last.
Stay cozy this fall and winter with these heated throw blanket deals at Kohl’s!
Wow! Kohl’s has these Cuddl Duds Heated Throws for only $22.39 when you use promo code DECOR20 at checkout.
Even better, text SAVE02 to 56457 to get a 15% off coupon which you can stack with the code making it just $19.03! Choose from two colors.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
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Woot! has these Ticonderoga Pencils, 72-count for just $4.99 right now!
We haven’t seen these highly-rated pencils go this low in quite some time! This definitely won’t last long.
Shipping is free for Prime members.
Here’s a frugal breakfast idea at McDonald’s!
You can get an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin for just $1 at McDonald’s today, March 2nd! Just show the coupon in your app. Click “View Deals” to find this deal.
Valid on March 2, 2026 only.
Head to Target today to score a hot deal on frozen pizza!
Target is offering Buy One, Get One 50% off select Frozen Pizzas this week!
This is a great time to stock up on your favorites.
Buy 2 Frozen Pizzas – Prices start $1.99 each
On Sale Buy One, Get One 50% off
$1.49 each after sale
Valid through February 7, 2026.
Meal time just got so much easier!
Grab this The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women for a great price!
Amazon has this The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women for just $7.85 right now!
Strengthen your faith week by week with this yearlong journey through the Bible for women. Explore the interactive questions, Bible journaling prompts, and prayers on your own or in a group setting with this book.
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remind your kids just how much you love them. To help you create special memories — without stressing yourself out or stretching your budget — we’ve rounded up simple, meaningful ways to celebrate. From hands-on crafts to thoughtful gestures that spark kindness, these Valentine’s Day ideas are designed to help your family make Valentine’s Day doable and special.
Download our FREE printable Valentine’s Day Fun Pack for kids ages 5-10! It is filled with fun activities like word searches, coloring pages, mazes, and so much more! My kids LOVE this!
Team up with your kids to send a free virtual card to the kids at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This simple act of kindness will brighten a cancer patient’s day and make a special shared memory for you and your kids.
I often see cute Valentine’s Day meal ideas and think “that’s way too much effort,” but this one is an easy win. With cucumbers, cheese, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and a heart-shaped cookie cutter, you’ll create an easy lunch that will delight your kids. Read this post for more details.
Kaitlynn has loved making slime for years and after trying many recipes this one is our favorite. Over Christmas break, she taught her younger siblings how to make it and they loved it too. With red food coloring added, this homemade Valentine’s Day slime is fun to make, a great sensory activity, and an affordable yet special option for classroom valentines.
Looking for a last-minute sweet treat to make for Valentine’s Day? These Valentine’s s’more bites from Somewhat Simple look scrumptious and simple to pull off.
If you have a bit more time on your hands, you’ll LOVE this Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Pie that my family has made for decades. The combination of rich cream cheese, smooth indulgent chocolate, and tangy red raspberries make it absolutely perfect for Valentine’s Day — and it’s much easier than a typical cheesecake!
Myra from My Blessed Life shared this easy but impressive way to take Rice Krispie Treats up a notch for an extra special Valentine’s Day treat. Head over to her blog for all the details!
Do you remember making Valentines with doilies and construction paper as a kid? It’s now easier than ever with this adorable Mondo Llama craft kit! Each kit makes five valentines – perfect for sharing with grandparents, cousins, or neighbors.
If you have older kids or are up for a slightly more ambitious crafting activity, this Valentine’s Day string art was SO fun to make and I love having the seasonal decor. Plus, it’s super frugal — you might even have the string, nails, and scrap wood at home already! Head here for my heart string art tutorial.
Cooking homemade play dough is another simple, hands-on activity that delivers sensory fun, a budget-friendly classroom gift, and sweet memories all in one. This easy, frugal recipe is a joy to make — and even more fun to play with!
We love these adorable FREE apple sauce printables and FREE goldfish printables! They are such a fun way to share non-candy treats with classmates and would also make a fun addition to your own child’s lunch box on Valentine’s Day.
Check out these Lollipop Butterflies by Press Print Party! They are a fun way to do a Valentine craft while also making special treats for friends! Download the FREE butterfly template for an easy and adorable classroom Valentine idea!
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1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.96
1/2 gallon Oat Milk – $3.39
3 cartons Cottage Cheese – $8.55
1-lb pkg Turkey Bacon – $3.69
1-lb pkg Deli Meat – $3.99
1 pkg Turkey Breakfast Sausage – $2.59
3 dozen Eggs – $5.88
1 3-0ct bag Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.29
1 Cauliflower – $2.59
1 bag Lemons – $2.99
2 cartons Blueberries – $4.98
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $4.89
2 bags French Green Beans – $5.98
1 6-ct pkg Applesauce Cups – $1.95
1 8-oz pkg Sliced Cheese – $1.49
1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $2.57
1 jar Organic Peanut Butter – $2.99
1 large can Crushed Tomatoes – $1.49
1 can Tomato Paste – $0.77
1 bag Brown Basmati Rice – $3.89
2 boxes Organic Pasta – $3.78
1 box Vitality Cereal – $2.59
1 box Crunchy Raisin Bran Granola – $2.69
1 can Organic Pinto Beans – $0.99
1 8-oz pkg Cream Cheese – $1.45
1 bag Ginger Root – $1.99
1 loaf Whole Wheat Bread – $2.45
1 bag Organic Blue Corn Chips – $1.99
Total: $87.85
(I made two trips because I live almost next door to Publix, and they were out of some things when I went the first time)
1 4-ct pkg Kraft Macaroni and Cheese – $3.19, used $2/1 Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Publix Digital Coupon – $1.19 after Coupon
1 Califia Farms Cold Brew – $2.99, used $2/1 Califia Farms Publix Digital Coupon plus received $0.50/1 Califia Farms Blonde Cold Brew Ibotta Rebates – $0.49 after Coupon and Rebate
2 bags Springer Mountain Farms Grilled Chicken Strips – $4.79, used (2) $1.50/1 Printables (if you sign up for their emails, they email you this coupon once a month) – $1.79 for 2 after Coupon
4 bags Ore-Ida (only 3 bags pictured here because I didn’t take pics until after we had already eaten one bag, haha!) – $12.18, used $5/$20 Ore-Ida Publix Digital Coupon – $7.18 for 4 after Coupon
Total after Coupons and Rebates: $10.65
5 boxes Capri Suns – $11.23, used $5/$20 Capri Sun Publix Digital Coupon – $6.23 for 5 after Coupon
2 Old Spice Deodorant – $4.98, used $3/2 Old Spice Publix Digital Coupon – $1.98 for 2 after Coupon
1 4-ct pkg Angel Soft Toilet Paper – $2.59, used $0/50/1 Angel Soft Publix Digital Coupon – $2.09 after Coupon
~ Submitted to Stocking Spree and received 304 points
Total after Coupons and Tax: $10.29 (I’m only including $6.23 of this in my grocery total as the toiletries come out of a different budget category – I’ve included them, though, because they are good deals that you may want to take advantage of!)
Publix Totals: $16.88
Grocery Total for the Week: $104.73
Cereal, Oatmeal, Omelets, Yogurt, Granola, Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Sliced Peppers, Blueberries x 2
PB & J on Homemade Buns, Apples, Carrots x 2
Leftovers x 3
Tukey Burgers on Homemade Buns (using ground turkey from the freezer), French Fries, Green Beans
Chili (using ground turkey from the freezer), Blue Corn Chips
Pakistani Kima over Rice, Cottage Cheese Pie (Birthday Dinner Request)
Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Spaghetti (using homemade spaghetti sauce from the freezer), Breadsticks, Broccoli
Turkey (from the freezer – post-Thanksgiving sale!), Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Leftovers
This large tote bag is so cute!
Walmart has this Gocvo Large Corduroy Tote Bag with Pockets for only $11.69! Available in multiple prints.
This roomy tote easily holds everything from wallets and keys to large tablets, and the additional outside pockets give you quick access to extra storage.
Shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!). Also, have you heard of Walmart Hidden Clearance?! It’s like a secret treasure hunt!
Valid for a limited time only, while supplies last.
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Got a sweet tooth? This deal is for you!
Right now at Cinnabon, children under the age of 12 can eat for free on Sundays at participating locations! Buy one baked good and receive a 5 ct CinnaSweeties for your child for free!
The child must be present at the time of purchase and be sure to call ahead to see if your location is taking part!
Single use, in-store only.
Sign up below for your free Valentine’s Day activity pack filled with fun activities for kids ages 5-10! Includes puzzles, coloring pages, DIY cards, memory games, and more!