If you haven't yet entered to win, consider this your final reminder. The giveaway will close at noon Friday, July 13. I'll post the winners on Monday.
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Centsible Saver blog -- hard to believe but true.
What better way to celebrate than to treat you folks to a giveaway or two....or 17.
Here's what I have up for grabs:
- one $10 gift card to Target
- one 2012 Attractions coupon book (lots of life left in this, including CVS and Walgreens coupons!)
- 10 News & Observer classic comics umbrellas (these are super cool, by the way)
- one coupon for a FREE half-gallon of Blue Bell ice cream (the good stuff from Texas)
- $5 in gift checks to KFC
- a Chick-fil-A men's tie, a small stuffed cow and a copy of founder S. Truett Cathy's book (for the Chick-fil-A fan)
- a coupon for a FREE bagel with cream cheese from Bruegger's
- a coupon for a FREE premium salad and a FREE iced tea from McDonald's
All you have to do is leave me a comment or question. Tell me what you like about the blog and what you don't like. Ask me a question or leave me a suggestion about how I can make the blog better in the coming year.
Be brutal. I can take it. I used to cover cops.
I'll choose 17 winners at random using random.org. Please enter only once and please make sure the email address you're using at newsobserver.com is current so I can easily reach you.
I'll mail all the prizes to the winners with the exception of the umbrellas. Those you'll have to pick up at our downtown Raleigh office.
The deadline to enter is Friday, July 13. Your lucky day.







Comments
Loving the Savings
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 15:58 — krandleI love that you list all the products on sale with and without coupons. It helps me zero in on what our family's needs are for the week.
I would love to see how coupons can or cannot be helpful at bulk stores like BJ's.
Happy Anniversary, Amy!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 15:36 — beejay2908Thanks for all you do. I love that I can read a local blog with great hints to save and love the comments, too.
Great pinch-a-penny tips
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 15:34 — ivnak8Using more coupons and saving more money thanks to your advise.
Thank You
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 14:58 — tgreenlyThanks for your helpful blog. I look forward to the Sunday savings information and the freebies alerts. Walmart sales would be helpful to me too since I shop there frequently.
Great job Amy!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 14:52 — maalp3Happy Anniversary and thank you Amy. I really appreciate your breakdown of all the sales and coupons. You provide information on various deals that otherwise would go unadvertised. You are doing a great job, thank you again!
Love the comprehensive posts
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 14:24 — averycookLove the comprehensive posts on Wednesdays and Sundays
Happy anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 14:24 — inknquillsThanks for doing all the legwork for us...love the freebie alerts!
Anniversary Blog
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 14:06 — dblaserYour blog is well written. I like that the Wednesday list is succinct and includes Kroger. I can't think of anything needing improvement. Keep up the good work.
It is cool to save...
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 13:36 — heylisajohnLove that you make it cool to save.
My only suggestion, would you please share more deals on entertainment in the area? What are cheap ways to get out and enjoy our community?
Thank you.
Awesome Blog
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 13:24 — BhowellThe blog is great - keep up the good work!
Happy Anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 13:20 — ilovegodI enjoy reading your blog daily for great deals, freebies, and Sunday coupon inserts. Thanks for all you do!
Anniversary Twins
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 13:11 — sdkordysI actually started couponing the same day I saw that you started your blog, so we're anniversary twins! I find your blog so helpful and time saving. I love that all your lists are available as word documents too! Thanks for a great year and I look forward to many more couponing years together.
Congratulations!!!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:51 — mjlee97Woohoo!!! I love your blog and especially the Wednesday deals list. I use that to map my meals for the week and get my shopping list in order. :)
Thanks Amy!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:49 — claire7676Your blog really helps me because I also do not have time to figure out which coupons match up with which sales. Following the blog has really saved us money!
One thing (and I think you are doing better about this): I wish that when you note to use a coupon at a store that doubles or triples that you also note whether the coupon states do not double (this would also be nice to have on the coupon spreadsheet also). Personally, I am not going to use a coupon and assume it's going to double or triple if it states otherwise (I don't have the time or patience to sit there and argue with a store's management about their coupon policy) so it would be nice if you noted that.
Thanks!
Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:43 — lorriehas3kidsAmy,
Congratulations on your 1 year of blogging the best deals of the Triangle. My favorite portions of the blog are the Wednesday and Sunday deals. Having an expereinced couponer put all the best deals for us is amazing! I print those deals before my morning coffee :)
I love your comments like "HT has the better deal" or "this is my stockup price" or "a great price" This makes the blog very personal, which you have done so graciously.
The only recommendation is that I look forward to your posts, and would love to see you post daily if possible!
1 Year Anniversary Giveaways
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:25 — kenski90Amy, I really like the Wednesday and Sunday deals posts. I do not always receive the circulars for Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods and it helps to see your deals list so I do not have to look through the circulars online or make a special trip to pick them up at the store. The only suggestion I would make is when you reference something at the Hot Coupon World wesbite, please provide a link. For some reason, I am never able to locate the information I need (and I consider myself a savvy web surfer). Thanks for all the advice and information.
1 year anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:19 — kmgrayThe only negative thing I can say is that I hate didn't start reading this blog or attend your class until last month!! I have already saved so much with what I have learned here and in the class. Don't change a thing!
Karen
1 YR ANNIVERSARY
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:08 — meckleyLove the blog....How about including Trader Joes in your "deals" postings?
-john
Happy Anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 12:02 — lordkenCongratulations on your first anniversary. I love the blog, keep up the stellar performance.
411
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:44 — LYNBOWI LOVE YOUR BLOG! IT IS AWESOME!
Keep up the good work! Congrats on the anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:37 — brookterranI love this blog. It makes it super easy to save and know what promotions are going on in the area. If I didn't have this site to help me, I probably wouldn't have the time to coupon. The only suggestion I would make for improvement is possible referring to other's blog posts who have good tips of other discounts going on and such. Just because I hate scouring the web for them myself... ;)
Thanks!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:18 — joulegirl79I love your blog. I moved here around the same time you started this up and it has helped me so much in saving money. With two young kids, I don't have time to look at all the deals so the Wed/Sun deals are my favorite posts.
Nicole
Happy Anniversary Amy! I
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 11:17 — millerc12Happy Anniversary Amy! I can't believe it's been a year already! I love all of the tips that you provide, especially the grocery coupon match-ups. Being from Apex too, I feel like you're a friendly neighbor giving great advice. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Thanks!!!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:54 — sandpiper96Thanks for all your hard work!!! Love all the deals and freebies I find out about from you!
Love it
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:51 — karminKeep up the great work...........keep the savings coming!
Happy anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:44 — ctondee31205I like to get different things from your blog that I may not get from another
Thanks
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:41 — danmanley2299for the blog. As busy parents, we "cheat" and use the blog to do our homework so we know were to get the best savings around town.
Happy anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:27 — prendermacI've read your blog everyday since you started. You've saved me a bundle! Thank you for that.
I especially like the weekly deals- my first step when planning my grocery list. I also love the freebie posts (wish so many of them were NOT on facebook though- but you can't help that)
One thing I don't like- those annoying pop-up ads. Grrr! But you're worth it ;)
LOVE IT
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:26 — hayesc1Amy, Congratulations on one year! I can't imagine how much time and effort goes into making these blogs each day and posting the Sunday & Wednesday deals. I do know without them my coupon savings would suffer and my pocketbook too! I have saved an amazing amount of $ on our monthly grocery bill mainly due to all of your hardwork and effort. So THANK YOU!! I have no complaints. I mentioned recently i love how you've started adding little things like 'my buy price is.....' and 'great deal' or 'not so great deal'. It helps me create a buy price for future reference. You ROCK! :)
congrats on making it to one year without pulling out hair!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:17 — newsvlsIt's great to have a local person searching out the deals. I was really disappointed when Sue Stock left and didn't know how the N&O would ever replace her. However, you have really done a great job and I enjoy your blog and news stories very much. Keep up the good work!
Thank You
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 10:16 — delyte2uThanks for all of your time, hard work, and dedication in providing readers with savings. I must admit that I use to pick on my mother and sister before about coupons, but now do it more than them. Thanks for converting me! :) Once again thanks for all you do.
Happy Anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:58 — jmrichards13I have your blog in my Google Reader and look at new posts everytime they are added! I love that you split up and do Sunday and Wednesday deals. It's nice because I usually do my drug store shopping in the beginning of the week. Thanks for all your hard work!
Weekly Sales Summaries
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:56 — donbealThank you for the weekly summaries of the advertised sales on Sundays and Wednesdays!
Love the giveaways!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:39 — jjc083Keep up the good work. No real complaints about the blog; more about the N&O website, and its persistent pop up ads.
Happy Anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:37 — kareneastI love the Friday freebies and reading about the weekly deals. Only thing I miss from Sue's column is learning about stores that are closing or new stores that are opening.
Great Local Blog!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:36 — chadwick425Really love the blog Amy. My favorite part is the coupon database, please keep up the great work!
Congratulation$!!!!!!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:35 — msbekki2Congratulation$--Nothing better than $aving Dollar$!!!!!!!
Happy Anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:31 — laura_koldAmy,
Congratulations on reaching one year! I love your blog. I love the Wednesday grocery ad matchups with the coupons and check your coupon database on a regular basis.
I would appreciate consistent timely updates on whether or not the Sunday paper will have coupons, I get a second copy of the paper and can cancel that with sufficient notice of no coupons. (Hmmm... good for my bottom line, maybe not what your editor wants to hear.) Maybe you do always post it and I just miss it sometimes.
Congrats Amy!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:25 — mweschlerYour blog is the best! Love the grocery lists and I *know* that the deals you list I will be able to get b/c I have those coupons! :)
Congrats on a great first year!
Mindy
Happy Anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:22 — chanssAmy, you have done an awesome job continuing when Sue left. I especially appreciate your Sunday and Wednesday deals.
Thank you!
Way to Save
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:21 — tonyadebruhlI think you are doing a wonderful job. I look forward to another year!
Happy Anniversary!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:21 — merth2erthThanks for keeping us up to date with great deals! Love the Friday freebies!
Doing great
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:15 — bblackmonHappy Anniversary! Your posts are great & super helpful! Thanks for all the hard work!
Thanks for all you do!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:14 — goldensx2Amy: Thanks for all you post. I can't think of a thing that you can change. Excellent job on all the deals in the Triangle area. I come visit at least once a day and rely on your Wednesday and Sunday deals post. Saves me so much time and energy. You do all the work for us and I so appreciate it. Thanks much, Lisa
Thanks for all you do
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:09 — chanssisterI read your blog each week. Great Job in taking over for Sue.
Happy Anniversary
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:09 — allisonfandersonLike others, I was worried when Sue left, but you have exceeded all expectations! (and mine were high!). You are doing everything right. I do wish we could find a way to make the online pricebook work, but I think that would require syncing from an app though. I think entering twice was too much for most of us. If we could do THAT my world would be complete :-)
Great job!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:08 — cwhittI read your blog daily for deals and free stuff. The only complaint I have is the pop up ads, but I know that's a necessary evil. :)
Thanks for blogging!
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:07 — angelblue4I love the blog and check in daily! I especially like when you post the best deals at HT for Super Doubles and triples. Southern Savers has such a long list and it's nice to head over here to get just the best list. Thanks!
Amy You have done a
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:04 — DalejAmy
You have done a fantastic job. Sue set a solid groundwork and you have built wonderfully and beautifully upon it. Very impressive!
I rely heavily upon you. You not only make it easy to save but continually give me fantastic ideas.
Anniversary Give Away
Fri, 06/29/2012 - 09:04 — bstaytonI love the Sunday and Wednesday deals/coupons match ups. It is such a GREAT help with my weekly shopping. Thanks for all you do.