*NEW* Bountiful Baskets Food Co-op!

**Note – if you wish to participate in this week’s Bountiful Basket Co-op, you must order your basket by 11pm tonight!**

I’m so very excited to tell ya’ll that there is a new Bountiful Baskets Food Co-op in Athens!  I was just looking into this a few weeks ago and I’m thrilled that someone took the time to put it together.  If you’re not in the Athens area, still go ahead and check out Bountiful Baskets.  There are co-ops in lots of states!

Here’s the letter I got from a reader:

Hi! A friend and I are starting a pick-up location for a produce co-op here in Athens.  It’s called Bountiful Baskets and it’s an extremely well-run co-op that is very popular in most western states. We have several friends out west who participate, so we wanted to start one here. And after a few weeks of negotiating with the Atlanta Farmer’s Market and ironing out the details, the Bountiful Basket administrators have finally got our site up and running.

If you’re like me, you have no idea what Bountiful Baskets is. You can check out the website (http://www8.bountifulbaskets.org/) for information, but I found the site kinda confusing. So check out the attached flier—it gives a quick run-through of how the co-op works.  I’ve also attached a picture of the produce I received a few weeks ago when I picked up a basket at the Augusta site. Quite a bit of produce for $15!!

The selection is different every week—it just depends on what’s in season and how much money the administrators have to negotiate with the vendors. SO, the more people who participate, the more money to negotiate with. Feel free to forward this e-mail to everyone you think might be interested!

Have you participated with Bountiful Baskets before?  I’d love to hear about it!  I’m all about saving money, especially on fruits and veggies!

 

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Athens, GA Readers: Fairytale Finds Consignment Starts Tonight!

It’s  time for the Fairytale Finds Fall/Winter/Holiday sale!  The sale is Aug. 25th-27th at 1260 Mars Hill Rd Ste 111 Watkinsville, Ga (Manders CrossinShopping Center in the old Lucky Sporting Goods store).

Fairytale Finds offers boutique brand clothing & shoes as well as baby gear, children’s furniture & decor, books, toys & electronics.  They are selective not only in the brands but also maintain a high level of quality control.

Fairytale Finds is the only Boutique seasonal consignment sale in our area.

For more information and times, please visit the Fairytale Finds Consignment Website.

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Athens: Fairytale Finds Consignment Sale – You Could Win FREE Preview Passes!

It’s just about time for the Fairytale Finds Fall/Winter/Holiday sale!  The sale is Aug. 25th-27th at 1260 Mars Hill Rd Ste 111 Watkinsville, Ga (Manders Crossing Shopping Center in the old Lucky Sporting Goods store).

They are now accepting Consignors!  Fairytale Finds accepts boutique brand clothing & shoes as well as baby gear, children’s furniture & decor, books, toys & electronics.  They are selective not only in the brands but also maintain a high level of quality control.

Registration to consign & volunteer is easy. Register online HERE at their website!  No waiting to confirm your spot.  You receive a confirmation as soon as you register.  Volunteers gain early entry for the best selection! Tagging your items is also online…so fast & easy!  Fairytale Finds is the only Boutique seasonal consignment sale in our area.

Fairytale Finds is extending the following offers to our readers:

1.  Each new consignor that lists Mommy Octopus as their referral will receive $1 off their consignor registration fee.

2.  Each  person who “likes” their Facebook page and posts that “Mommy Octopus” sent them will be entered in a drawing for two FREE early entry passes on Thursday, Aug. 25th.  A savings of $10!!

 

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Publix Deals 6/15-6/21

If you don’t have the coupons listed, try the Coupon Clippers Clipping Service.

Here’s the best deals that I see for the week! Note that our Athens, GA area stores run 6/15-6/21, other areas may run 6/16-6/22. Call ahead if you are unsure of when your store’s ads run.
**Note that Publix takes ONE manufacturer coupon and ONE store coupon per item.
**Publix will take competitor coupons. Call your store to find out who they consider to be their competitor. I have called the Athens area Publix stores and you can find their competitors listedHERE.

 

Mama Mancini’s Meatballs in Sunday Sauce, 20 oz pkg, BOGO $6.99
-$6 mail in rebate wyb 3
Final Cost: Buy 3, pay $10.49, then submit for $6 rebate.  Like paying $4.49!

Oscar Mayer Lunch Meats, 16 oz pkg, BOGO $4.19
Final Cost: $2.10 each – great deal for a pound of meat!

Simply Potatoes Diner’s Choice Mashed Potatoes, 32 oz pkg, BOGO $3.99
-$1/1 Simply Potatoes Diner’s Choice Publix Coupon 6/12/2011 RP Insert
Final Cost: $1 each if you have the coupon!

Resolve Spray N Wash Laundry Stain Remover 3 to 22 oz, BOGO $2.99
-$0.50/1 Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/17/2011)
-$0.50/1 Resolve Laundry Pre-Treat Product 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/19/2011)
-$0.75/1 Resolve Laundry Stain Remover Product Rolling
-$0.75/1 Resolve Laundry Stain Remover Product Rolling
Just $.50 each if you have the $.50/1 coupon and your store doubles.

Crystal Light Drink Mix 10 to 12 qt, BOGO $3.99
-$1/1 Crystal Light drink mix 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/11)
Final Cost: $1 each after coupon!

Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mix 18.25 oz, (excluding Angel Food) BOGO $1.83
-B2G1 Duncan Hines Premium Cake Mix or Brownie 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/5/2011)
Final Cost: 3 for just $1.83 after coupon!

General Mills Cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix, Cocoa Puffs or Golden Grahams or Cheerios or Multigrain Cheerios, 8.9 to 12.8 oz, BOGO $3.59
-$1/3 General Mills Cereal  5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/2/2011)
-$0.50/1 General Mills Original Cheerios (exp 7/5/2011)
-$1/2 General Mills Cereal (exp 7/2/2011)
-$0.50/1 General Mills Original Cheerios (exp 7/2/2011)
-$1/2 General Mills Cereal (exp 7/2/2011)
-$1/3 General Mills Cereal 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/2/2011)
-$1.00/3 General Mills Cereal Rolling
Final Cost: $.80 each after the $.50/1 if your store doubles!  Great price for Cheerios!

Near East Rice Mix or Couscous, 5.25 to 10 oz, BOGO $2.19
Final Cost: $1.10 each – good stuff!

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt 4 pk, BOGO $2.79
-$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Mulitpacks Rolling
Final Cost: $.40 each after coupon if you store doubles.

Smart Balance Milk half gallon, 2/$5
-$1.50/1 Smart Balance Milks 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/20/2011)
-$1.50/1 Smart Balance Milk 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/22/2011)
-$0.75/1 Smart Balance Milk 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 6/22/2011)
-$1/1 Smart Balance Milk Product Rolling
-$1/1 Smart Balance Milk Product Rolling
Final Cost: $1.00 each after the $1.50 coupon!

To see the entire list of deals, go HERE to I Heart Publix.

 

Couponing In Athens, Georgia

Are you local to Athens, Georgia?  If so, today is the Grand Opening of my new site – Couponing In Athens!  It’s going to be great!  I had lots of request for more Athens deals but I didn’t want to bombard my non-local readers with a swarm of Athens deals.  The solution: Couponing In Athens.  Head on over and check it out.  Be sure to like us on facebook or twitter to be up to date on the latest deals.

If You’ve Noticed I Haven’t Been Around As Much…..

If you’ve noticed that I haven’t been around as much, the reason is because…. we’re moving!  Don’t worry, we’re staying in the Athens area.  We’ve been working hard the past 2 weeks to get our house ready to go on the market.  It’s been quite the challenge keeping up with 4 kids, the Mommy Octopus site, and trying to get our house ready to sell.

I’ve been searching up a storm online trying to find frugal tips to make our house look great and appealing without spending much.

Do you have any frugal tips you’d like to share when it comes to selling a house?  This is the first time we’ve sold one, so I can use all the advice I can get!  Leave a comment and tell us your best tips.

 

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Athens: $6 For $12 Gift Certificate To Las Conchitas Caliente

There is a new deal site in Athens called ListYourDeals.com.  One of their deals that ends tonight is a $12 Gift Certificate to Las Conchitas Caliente for just $6.  I can’t wait to see what other deals they will be offering.  They have several deals going on at the same time, so be sure to check out all the deals.  Go HERE to view. Have any of you ever been to this restaurant?  I’d love to hear feedback.

Thanks Laura and Robert!

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

$5 for a $10 Credit to Gigi’s Cupcakes

Another awesome local deal today!  You can get $10 worth of cupcakes and drinks from Gigi’s Cupcakes for just $5!  This would cover 2 cupcakes and 2 drinks.  What an awesome outing this would be to take the kids.  I don’t know how in the world we’d choose which cupcake – orange dreamsicle, key lime, pina collada, chocolate dream pie, the possibilities are endless!  Go HERE to snag your deal.

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

$25 For Haircut And Conditioning Treatment At Shenanigan’s Salon

Here’s a deal that I HIGHLY recommend my local readers snag up.  Today on dealmobs, you can get a haircut and conditioning treatment at Shenanigan’s Salon for just $25, a $60 value!  I recently went to Shenanigan’s Salon through a Groupon deal and I can’t wait to go back.  The owners were so nice and friendly and I just LOVED my haircut.  It was such a relaxing experience, unlike the rushed experiences at other salons. Go HERE to get your certificate before time runs out. Valid for new clients only.  Be sure and tell the ladies at Shenanigan’s that Erin from Mommy Octopus said hi!

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Get The AJC Coupons In Athens!

Bumping this since I just got an email from Joy that she has dropped the price due to so many of you taking advantage of this deal!  Thanks Joy!

I’ve heard from several readers that are dissapointed with our Athens papers and the coupons (or the lack there of).  One of my readers, Joy, has a solution!  She has a group going that orders coupon inserts together.  The coupons come from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, so they are the high value, hard to find coupons that we do not get in Athens.  Joy has been doing this group order since June and has had great success helping others get the coupons.  The coupons come priority mail to her so they arrive quickly.  The cost to get in on the orders is $2.70 $2.50 a paper.

If you are interested or want more information, just CLICK HERE to email Joy.  This is only for local Athens, GA area since the coupons will need to be picked up.  This is really a good deal since you’ll be getting much better coupons than you can find in our area.  Thanks to Joy for organizing this!

 

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Half Off Depot: $5 Off Coupon! Save On TONS Of Restaurants and Activities!

Half Off Depot has a HOT $5 off coupon available to use through 6/2, so hurry before it expires!  I’m not sure what is available in other areas, but in the Atlanta area, you can get discounted passes to Oasis Bowling, Melting Pot, several hotels, haircuts, massages, and more!  To get the $5 off, use code blessmebagpipes at checkout.

If you are new to Half Off Depot, go HERE to sign up and see all of the specials in your city.

If you are a current Half Off Depot member, go HERE to login and find your deal!

Barnett Shoals, Athens: Chick-Fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night!

The Chick-Fil-A on Barnett Shoals in Athens is having another Daddy/Daughter Date Night!  It will be June 14th and you can either make reservations for 5pm or 6:30.  My husband and daughters LOVE going to these!  To make your reservations, email athenscfa@gmail.com.

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens

Athens: Check Your Paper!

Athens readers, check your Athens Banner Herald!  Reader Sarah is reporting she found a $5 off $30 Publix coupon in hers!  Looks like I’ll be heading on to get a paper in a bit!  Look for the coupon in a flyer called ”Summer Breakfast Sale”.  The coupon is valid 6/2-6/15.

By Mommy Octopus | Posted in Athens