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Wasa Crackers $1.29 Through 9/1 At Kroger

August 28, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Save on Wasa Crackers this week at Kroger! There are THM E, S & FP options available. 
Wasa-Light-Rye-Crispbread-9-5-oz
After moving to Houston, TX with little money and no job in my mid-20’s, I learned to coupon so that I could eat! Now, I’m helping you save money with on plan, THM approved products. 

Never miss a deal – Join the Protecting Your THM Pennies Facebook Group to see all the deals first!

(Affiliate Links are used in this post. A small commission may be paid to me at no extra cost to you and that helps to support this page. Please see my disclosures page for additional information.)

Wasa Crackers $1.29 Through 9/1 At Kroger

Wasa Crispbread, $2.79 (reg $2.99) thru 9/05
–$1/1 Wasa Crispbread (Ibotta Deposit) (Limit 5)
–$0.50/1 Wasa Crispbread (Kroger Cash Back) (Limit 5)
$1.29 after rebate

How to Do The Deal? 

  • Add the Ibotta Deal on your app & the Kroger Cash back via the link. 
  • Go to Kroger, buy the crackers (you can buy as few as 1 or up to 5).
  • When you get home, scan your receipt and product using the Ibotta app to get your rebate deposited into your account. 
    • If you don’t have an Ibotta, sign up for free here. My last Paypal deposit from Ibotta was $52.33 just from rebates on food that I bought! 

Now go make some Crispy Wasa Chicken nuggets for dinner!

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Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Sales & Deals Tagged With: Deal, Kroger, Wasa

Crunchmaster Crackers As Low as $0.25 at Target Through 8-29

August 28, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

After moving to Houston, TX with little money and no job in my mid-20’s, I learned to coupon so that I could eat! Now, I’m helping you save money with on plan, THM approved products. 

Never miss a deal – Join the Protecting Your THM Pennies Facebook Group to see all the deals first!

(Affiliate Links are used in this post. A small commission may be paid to me at no extra cost to you and that helps to support this page. Please see my disclosures page for additional information.)

Crunchmaster Crackers As Low as $0.25 at Target Through 8-29

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Target has a great deal on Crunchmaster crackers right now & you can enjoy these crackers as a personal choice “E” option on Trim Healthy Mama. 

I haven’t tried these yet but for a quarter, I think I will!

Crunchmaster Crackers 2 for $5 Sale Price through 8/29 (some areas) 

Ibotta Rebate – $1.25 Limit 5

Printable Coupon – $1 off (must Sign up)

Total Out of Pocket Cost for 1: $0.25 

*Check your store (use the app) before deciding to do this deal. It is on sale in some areas. Regular price in my area is $2.99. So still a good deal in my opinion, just don’t want you to expect $0.25 and end up spending $0.74 if it is not on sale at your store. 

*** The expiration is only for the Target sale price. The coupon and Ibotta will still work after 8/29. Always load your Ibotta before you go to the store just to make sure it is still there. 

How to Do It? 

  • Print the coupon from the Crunchmaster website. You can find it here.
  • Go to Target, buy the crackers and use your printable coupon. 
  • When you get home, scan your receipt and product using the Ibotta app to get your rebate deposited into your account. 
    • If you don’t have an Ibotta, sign up for free here. My last Paypal deposit from Ibotta was $52.33 just from rebates on food that I bought! 

Can I Buy More than 1? 

You can buy more than one package but your cost will go up. 

Without the printable coupon your cost will be:

$2.50 (or $2.99 depending on area)

$1.25 Ibotta Rebate 

Total Cost: $1.25/$1.74 per bag depending on local price 

Since Ibotta has a limit of 5, you can buy 5 bags of crackers and get a total of $6.25 deposited back into your Ibotta account!

*Please always check your local store for pricing. Prices will vary by region. 

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Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured Tagged With: crunchmaster, Deal, Target

High Key Cookies for $3.24 at Target

August 7, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Find the low carb High Key cookies at Target this week for only $3.24. Read below to find out how!

Cheap Cookies @ Target - 8-10-20 (1)

Have you tried the High Key brand of cookies yet? I bought some for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I’m not sorry that I did!

While the chocolate chip ones taste similar to the Famous Amos variety, the all chocolate is my favorite. They taste like Oreo’s without the cream. Yum!

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High Key Cookies $3.24 At Target

8-11-20: Hi Trim Healthy Mama’s – this deal has expired. Join the Protecting Your THM Pennies group on Facebook so you don’t miss the next deal!

To do this deal, all you need is a Target account (and a Target debit if you want a sweeter deal).

Log into your Target account and go to the Target Circle coupons. In the search bar, type in “high key.”

Press the red plus sign next to the .75 coupon. When you go to pay, press the wallet icon (bottom center of the Target app). The cashier will scan the barcode and you will save.

Note: This coupon is only valid for in store purchases. You can’t use it on drive ups or order pick ups.

If you have a Target Red Card (I use the Debit), you can save an extra 5%.

High Key Cookies – $3.99

Target Circle Coupon- $0.75 (Hurry, Expires 8/10) 

Target Red Card 5% – $0.16

Final cost: $3.08

The coupon expires 8/10 so act quickly.

This is the best price I have seen on these cookies and a great price to try them out at to see if you like them.

These work on Trim Healthy Mama as an S cookie.

Join the Protecting Your THM Pennies group on Facebook to never miss a deal!

Check out some free THM Recipes:

Strawberry Lemonade Frozen Sorbet (S)

Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Muffins (E)

Caramel Iced Coffee (FP)

Cookies N Cream Frappe (S)

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Cookies (S)

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Sales & Deals Tagged With: Deal, High Key Cookies, On Sale, Target, THM

Hi Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door Overview

July 26, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Find out if the Hi Tech Pet automatic dog door is right for your dog and home with this in depth look at the product. 

Hi Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door Review

First, let me introduce you to our pup. He is an energetic (though aging) Yorkie Poo weighing in at around 20 pounds. He enjoys chasing birds, barking at falling leaves and sunning on the back deck. 

We got our automatic doggy door for him so that he could come and go as he wished. The High Tech Pet dog door that we chose has been installed in our home for about 3 years. 

In this review, we will discuss all of your questions related to Hi Tech Pet dog doors like why you need an electronic dog door, replacing the Hi Tech Pet dog collar batteries and more. 

(Affiliate Links are used in this post. A small commission may be paid to me at no extra cost to you and that helps to support this page. Please see my disclosures page for additional information.)

Why Invest in a Smart Dog Door Like Hi Tech Pet?

Freedom for Your Pup

Electronic Pet Door Installed in Wall

Your dog will absolutely love the freedom to come and go as they please. They can get extra exercise and use the bathroom outside anytime they need to. 

Have you ever been stuck in a meeting or at a party and all you can think about is that the dog needs to be let out? I know I have and the Hi Tech Pet dog door eliminates that problem! I feel so much better knowing that my dog isn’t stuck in a crate for an entire day.

And there is no more getting up 5 times during your favorite show to let the dog out. We are all much happier (dog included)! 

Security

Typically you would wonder how to secure your dog door from intruders but you don’t have to worry as much with this smart dog door. 

A large or extra large flap style dog door could allow for a tween or small adult to enter your home via the dog door. Using an automatic dog door provides security by providing an additional barrier to entry. 

This door has an automatic steel deadbolt on the interior of the unit giving extra protection. It also has a bulletproof panel to prevent intruders. 

Prevents Wild Animals From Using Dog Door 

Our house backs up to a wooded area where I’ve seen things like raccoons, opossums, snakes, coyotes and other wildlife. You can rest assured that I don’t want any of those cuddly creatures coming in through a swinging dog door.

By using an electronic pet door, the door will only open when your pup gets within range and it shuts a few seconds after they enter the home. This is great to help eliminate the possibility of unwanted animals entering throughout the night.

Weather

While any dog door will create a draft when opened, you don’t want one creating an issue all the time. And a flap style dog door will not have a perfect seal, allowing your air conditioning and heat to escape. 

The best dog door for cold weather or summer heat is a High Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door. The door will shut all the way when not in use which will help to keep the elements from outside where they belong – out. 

Hi Tech Pet Automatic Dog Door Overview

Hi Tech Pet Power Pet Fully Automatic Doggy Door

After more than 3 years of use, my experience with the product has been great. 

The Power Pet fully automated pet door gives your pet autonomy and you peace of mind. But when you purchase a big ticket item like this, you want to make sure that it works properly. Especially since this item is built into your home or door in some manner. 

Here are the top questions about a Hi Tech Pet automatic dog door answered. 

How Does the Electronic Doggy Door Work?

You will place the Hi Tech Pet Collar on your dog. When your dog approaches the dog door (inside or out), the sensor on the collar will trigger the door to automatically open. The door will shut a few seconds after your dog moves away from the sensor’s range. 

Door Features:

High Tec Power Panel

Sensor Sensitivity

The door also has 2 knobs that allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the opening trigger, one for inside and one for outside. This is great depending on where you end up installing your door. 

For example, our dog door is very close to our kitchen table where our Yorkie Poo enjoys spending time waiting on any dropped crumbs from the kids. If I have the sensor up, the dog door will trigger and open when the dog is just in the kitchen looking for food. 

I like that I can adjust the setting to not open until he gets right in front of the door preventing the door from opening unnecessarily. 

In/Out Off/On 

You can choose to turn the system off for inside or out. 

For Example, if I look out and see my dog rolling in a mud puddle. I can press the outside button to deselect it (the green light will turn off). So when he comes up to the door, it will not let him in. 

This feature also works if you want to keep the dog inside. My kids have an inflatable slide and pool that we like to play with in the summer. The dog likes to bark and just overall annoy everyone when the kids play with this toy. 

So instead of having to take his collar off, I can just deselect the inside button. When he tries to go out, the sensor will not work & he will remain inside. 

Manual Open Button

There is also a manual open button on the power panel. 

I typically use this when the battery starts to go low on his collar. As the battery starts to wear out, sometimes I will hear our dog standing at the door waiting to get in. Using the “Open” button in that scenario lets him in without having to go to wherever your normal exterior door is. 

Don’t worry, you can typically tell when the battery is going out before your dog is locked in or out. Normally for several days I can see that it takes longer for the dog to stand just right in front of the door before it will open. 

When I see that start to happen, I proactively change the battery so that he doesn’t get stuck in or out when I’m not home. 

Battery Indicator

The Power Pet dog door panel also has a battery indicator on the door itself. If you choose to use battery instead of the AC power, this will be useful in letting you know when it is time to change that battery. 

Hi Tech Pet Collar Battery Replacement

The dog door itself can run on AC power or battery. I have only used the AC power and have had no problems with using it in this manner. 

The dog collar will need battery replacements. There are some Hi Tech pet collar battery hacks floating around Youtube. However, I’m sure that if you hack the collar it probably voids the warranty. 

I usually buy these batteries twice a year. 

Pro Tip: The Hi Tech Pet Collar is a little dinky. In fact, we spent a while when we first got the unit searching the backyard for the sensor because the collar fell off our dog outside. 

Just pull the sensor off the cheap collar and attach it to your dog’s favorite collar with a couple of zip ties. It will be much more secure and easier to take off when needed (like a trip to the vet).

Excuse my model – He wasn’t feeling the photoshoot.

Hi Tec Pet Dog Collar Hack

Pet Door Installation 

I’m not a lot of help on this one because we had our dog door professionally installed when we were building our house. 

If you are handy, I’m sure you could install it yourself. I watched our contractors install it in around an hour or less I think. Didn’t time them but now I’m thinking I should have! They also added a decorative element on the outside to make it a bit more visually attractive with some bead board and paint. 

Exterior View of High Tec Pet Dog Door Installation

We have the medium wall unit and it is installed right next to our regular door. The medium is the perfect size for our 20 lb. Yorkie Poo. 

Hi Tech Pet Dog Door Sizes Available 

The pet door comes in Medium or Large (for up to 100 lb animals). 

They even show that cats may enjoy using this door. 

Is It Loud? 

The only time that the door makes any noise is when it opens and closes. The sound is slightly louder as it opens than when it closes. 

It is definitely not silent but it is not a noise that is bothersome to me. The benefits definitely outweigh the noise for us. We have 5 kids so I’m not sure I even know what silence is anymore. Our life is loud! 

Overall, we feel like we pretty much can’t live without our Hi Tech Pet Electronic Dog Door.  If I missed a question that you have, ask it in the comments & I will try my best to answer it for you.

 

 

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured Tagged With: Automatic Dog Door, Dog Door, Electronic Dog Door, Hi Tech Pet, Smart Dog Door

$2.74 6 Pack Zevia Kidz at Target Through 7/22

July 21, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Do your kids love the Zevia Kidz flavors? You can get a 6 pack at Target this week for only $2.74! 

Cheap @ Target - Zevia Kidz Exp 7-22-20 (1)

After moving to Houston, TX with little money and no job in my mid-20’s, I learned to coupon so that I could eat! Now, I’m helping you save money with on plan, THM approved products. 

Never miss a deal – Join the Protecting Your THM Pennies Facebook Group to see all the deals first!

(Affiliate Links are used in this post. A small commission may be paid to me at no extra cost to you and that helps to support this page. Please see my disclosures page for additional information.)

The Deal : $2.74 6 Pack Zevia Kidz at Target Through 7/22

Target Zevia Kidz 6 pk Price: $4.99

Target Circle Coupon – 20% off Through 7/25 (Value $1)
Grab the coupon in the Target App

Checkout 51 App – $1.25 Through 7/22

Total Cost After Coupon & Rebate: $2.74 for a 6 pack 

How to Do It? 

  • On the Target app, select the Target Circle Offers. You can type in Zevia and the offer will come up. Press the red Plus sign to add it to your cart.
  • Go to Target & buy a 6 pk (any variety) of Zevia Kidz. You can shop old school, use Target order pickup, drive up or Shipt same day delivery. It does not work with shipping. 
  • If you use drive up or order pickup, you don’t have to do anything else. But if you actually go into the store to shop, you will need to let them scan your barcode to get your coupon. You will find that under “wallet” in the Target app.
  • Once you get home, open the Checkout 51 app (sign up here if you don’t have a free account).  Add the Zevia Kidz offer to your account & then press redeem. You will scan the barcode of the drinks and the receipt. Once that is approved, the $1.25 will be deposited into your account. Once you reach $20, you can cash out in a variety of manners.

Like Regular Zevia Soda?

There are also some regular Zevia rebates on Checkout 51 right now. 

Make our family favorite THM FP Memphis Style Crockpot BBQ using one of the Zevia Cola’s!

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Sales & Deals Tagged With: coupon, Savings, zevia kidz

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