According to a recent article from Yahoo! News, you can save money on printer ink just by changing the default font of the documents you print.

It all has to do with the font you choose to use in your documents. The amount of ink that a font uses depends mostly on the thickness of the lines, or how “heavy” the font is. Those with thicker lines naturally use more ink to print. So knowing which fonts use less ink, and then using those fonts for your defaults, could help your printer cartridge last a little longer so you can pinch your pennies a little tighter!

The top choices in ink-conserving fonts? Century Gothic or Times New Roman. Printer.com, the Dutch company that ran some of these font evaluations, says that Century Gothic uses 30% less ink than Arial. However, others have rightly pointed out that Century Gothic is not necessary designed to be used for full documents and can be hard to read in that context. So they suggest sticking with Times New Roman as your best ink-saving bet.

Other ways to save:

• Print in “economy” or “draft” mode
• Use the double-sided print option if you have it
• When printing text from the web, highlight the section of text you need and choose “Selection” under Page Range in File -> Print (to print just what you have highlighted), instead of printing the entire page from the default print button (which can end up printing multiple pages of text and graphics that you may not need)
• Whenever possible, skip printing graphics or pictures in text documents
• Print in black & white or grayscale instead of color
• Use generic print cartridges if available or have your cartridges refilled
• Print multiple pages per sheet of paper (depending on program settings)

Belly Flops from Jelly Belly. Irregular jelly beans in weird shapes, sizes and colors, but taste just as good at half the price!

Now – buy 2 bags and get 1 FREE w/code: Freeflop

JellyBelly.com LINK

Did you ever wonder what happens to the Jelly Belly jelly beans that are a little less perfect? Or the ones that somehow escaped the Jelly Belly logo stamper? Well, those are our beloved Belly Flops! Belly Flops are no less flavorful, or lovable, than regular Jelly Belly jelly beans; they just come in wild shapes and sizes. You may find one that’s round, one that’s square, or you may even find a bunch stuck together. On very rare occasions, a flavor may not match a color. A red Belly Flop might taste like Blueberry, or a white one might taste like Chocolate Pudding. Crazy!
Belly Flop bags contain a lot of different assortments, and each bag is randomly packed. But you’re sure to get a good variety of flavors in each bag.
Net weight 2 lbs.


JellyBelly.com LINK

Today’s Deal
$1.99 11×14 Posters with code POSTER199

Upcoming Deals
4/7 – Wednesday: 20 Free Prints
4/8 – Thursday: 80% off Collage Prints
4/9 – Friday: Free 8×10
4/10 – Saturday: 20 Prints for 20 cents & 5×7 prints from roll $8.99

Walgreens.com LINK

FREE Chavrie Goat Cheese at THIS LINK.

Link to Form

Limited time offer, while supplies last. Limit: One (1) request/household.

To qualify, online registration at https://www.chavrie.com/join must be made between 3/1/10 and 11/30/10. Qualified submitters will receive a store coupon for free Chavrie product, redeemable at participating stores that carry Chavrie products. Maximum retail value of store coupon is ($5.50). Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery following date of submission postmark.

Create and personalize an ESPN poster for FREE! Share your poster online with friends and family on Facebook, MySpace, blogs and email in one click!

LINK TO DESIGN YOUR POSTER

Buy 1, get 2nd item of equal or lesser value for 1/2 off the Payless ShoeSource marked price! Entire Stock Included.

Code:
Extra 20% off 31491 – exp 04/18/10

Free Ship to Store near you or $5.95 Flat Rate Shipping.

Payless.com LINK

If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid, check out my Navigating Rite Aid posts to help you along you way! Remember, you can use a Rite Aid in-ad manufacturer coupon with a manufacturer coupon from the newspaper or online. Read the Rite Aid coupon policy HERE.

Also, this list was made with the Idaho ad. Please verify prices in your area before shopping.

I am only listing best deals at Rite Aid this week here. If you want to see the complete list or sale items this week, head on over to the PYP Rite Aid forum thread. You will also find helpful discussion on this weeks sale items.

Gillette Fusion Power or Manual Razor $8
Use Gillette Fusion Razor, any $4/1 (4-30-10) PG-4/4
Get a $4 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: FREE after coupon and rebate!

Crest toothpaste OR Oral B toothbrush $2.29
Use Crest Premium Paste, any 4 oz. or larger Multicare, Extra Whitening, Whitening Expressions, Whitening plus Scope, Vivid White, Sensitivity, Pro-Health, Weekly Clean $1/1 (4-30-10) PG-4/4
Get a $1.50 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: FREE plus overage after coupon and rebate!

Plus, you can also use this coupon to get a free toothbrush (if you do the toothbrush and not the toothpaste on this rebate): Oral-B Advantage manual toothbrush, any Whole Mouth Clean, Deep Clean or 3D White BUY 1 GET 1 FREE (4-30-10) PG-3/7

Pampers Jumbo pack diapers $9.99
Use Pampers Swaddlers Sensitive, Swaddlers, Cruisers or Extra Protection Diapers, any $2/1 (4-30-10) RP-3/14 OR Pampers Diapers or Pants, any $1.50/1 (4-30-10) PG-4/4
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate
Final Price: $5.99-$6.49 after coupon and rebate!

Cover Girl Lip and Eye Color B1G1 50% off
Use:
CoverGirl Product, any $1/1 (4-30-10) PG-3/7 OR Cover Girl product, any $1/1 (4-30-10) PG-4/4

Emerald Nuts, Planters Peanuts, Blue Diamond Almonds B1G1 Free
Use:
Emerald Nuts, 5oz. or larger $1/1 (4-25-10) RP-3/14
Blue Diamond Almonds, any 6 oz. cans $1/2 (4-30-10) SS-1/17
Blue Diamond Bold Almonds, any 6 oz. cans $1/2 (4-30-10) SS-1/17
Planters $1/2 printable coupon (become a fan)

Heres a few transaction scenarios for you, you can also check out the walgreens thread for more great ideas.

Transaction #1: Feminine Care
Sale: U by Kotex Feminine Care 14 to 18 pack Maxi Pads, 50- 60 pack Pantiliners, 18 pack tampons. $3.49
Buy: 1 pk U by Kotex
Use: $1/1 Printable coupon HERE
Pay: $2.49 + Tax
Get: $2.50 Register Reward

Transaction #2: Dental Care
Sale: Oral-B Crossaction Pro-Health Toothbrush; Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste, 4.2 oz., Glide floss, 38.3 to 55 yds. 3/$9
Buy: 3x Oral-B Crossaction Pro-Health Toothbrush
Use: Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, any $2/1 or any (2) Indicator Manual Toothbrushes (4-30-10) PG-4/4
Use Register Rewards: $2.50 from Transaction #1
Pay: $0.50 +tax
Get: $3.00 register Reward

Transaction #3: Hair Care
Sale: Garnier Fructis Hair Care, Shampoo or Conditioner, 10.2 or 13 oz., Styling Products 2 to 8.5 oz. 3/$10
Buy: 6x Garnier Fructis Hair Care, Shampoo Conditioner or Styler.
Use: There aren’t any Insert or Printable coupons, but many times if you ask they have some tear pads stuck behind the cosmetics counter.
Use Register Rewards: $3.00 From Transaction #2
Pay: $17.00
Get: $10 register Reward

There are also coupons to go with the Toothpaste and Floss:
Crest Toothpaste 4.0 oz or larger or Liquid Gel .75/1 (4-30-10) PG-3/7
Glide floss 35M or more or Glide Picks 20 ct or more .75/1 (4-30-10) PG-4/4
They don’t end up being free, but still a great price if you need these items.

Other Great Deals:
Pilot Erasable Frixion 3 pack Highlighters, 2 pack Gel Pens Sale: $1.19
Use Store Coupon: Pilot Frixion Yellow Highlighter, 3 pack or Black Gel Pen, 2 pack $1/1. In the Monthly coupon pamphlet.
Pay: $0.19 +tax

If you have any questions about how Register Rewards work go here for the answers.

Look out for some cheap after Easter candy sales for this offer:

Collect and send in four (4) UPCs from 10oz. or larger packages of HERSHEY’S KISSES Chocolates, REESE’S Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures, HERSHEY’S MINIATURES Chocolate Bars or YORK Peppermint Patties to receive one (1) Fandango Promotional Code good for one (1) movie ticket valued at up to $12.00 sent via email. Offer valid between 4/1/10 and 6/30/10.

Click here for more information.

Link to discussion on PinchingYourPennies.

The following links can be used to access the GrocerySmarts Walgreens lists in the specified areas.  Some sale prices may differ slightly from area to area, but all coupon information is specific for the areas listed below. 

*Please note that these lists are created using the smaller version of the ad.  You may find additional deals in your area.  Feel free to share additional deals you find!

Arizona
*Arizona Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Arizona Walgreens CURRENT List

California – North
*California North Walgreens PREVIEW List*
California North Walgreens CURRENT List

California – South
*Californa South Walgreens PREVIEW List*
California South Walgreens CURRENT List

Idaho
*Idaho Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Idaho Walgreens CURRENT List

Nevada
*Nevada Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Nevada Walgreens CURRENT List

Oregon
*Oregon Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Oregon Walgreens CURRENT List

Utah
*Utah Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Utah Walgreens CURRENT List

Washington – East
*Washington East Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Washington East Walgreens CURRENT List

Washington – West
*Washington West Walgreens PREVIEW List*
Washington West Walgreens CURRENT List

Click here for additional deals and deal discussion for the 3/28-4/3 Walgreens ad.

Click here for additional deals and deal discussion for the 4/4-4/10 Walgreens ad.  

Easter Egg Hunt: Find A Specific Promo Ad On Our Photo Site & Get A Special Prize, valid 4/2/10-4/4/10.
You must be logged in to find eggs!

Here are some we found:
50% off an 11 oz. collage mug with code: EASTERMUG exp. 4/4
50% off all 4X6, 5X7, 8X10, single image and collage prints. MIMINUM ORDER OF 30 with code: EASTER
25% off photo cards with code: Egg25 exp. 4/4
50% off scrapbook pages with code: egg50 exp. 4/4

Coming soon!
7 Days of Photo Deals: A new deal everyday! Valid 4/4/10-4/10/10.

7 Days Of Photo Deals Calendar:
4/4 – Sunday: 9 cent mail order prints + free shipping & $7.99 Ink Refills ($5 off)
4/5 – Monday: 50% off Everyday Photo Books & Free 2nd Set (from roll film)
4/6 – Tuesday: $1.99 11×14 Posters
4/7 – Wednesday: 20 Free Prints
4/8 – Thursday: 80% off Collage Prints
4/9 – Friday: Free 8×10
4/10 – Saturday: 20 Prints for 20 cents & 5×7 prints from roll $8.99

Utah Shopping Secrets	Idaho Shopping Secrets	Oregon Shopping Secrets	Wyoming Shopping Secrets
Colorado Shopping Secrets	Nevada Shopping Secrets	California Shopping Secrets	Washington Shopping Secrets

PYP has recently launched a few Facebook groups to aid in sharing deals on a more local level.  If you live in one of these areas,  be sure to become a Fan!  We also recommend becoming a fan of PinchingYourPennies.com on Facebook, for lots of great national and online deals. We have over 28,000 fans!

California Shopping Secrets Facebook group Northern and Southern California deals
Colorado Shopping Secrets Facebook group Colorado deals
Idaho Shopping Secrets Facebook group Idaho deals
Nevada Shopping Secrets Facebook group Nevada deals
Oregon Shopping Secrets Facebook group Oregon deals
Utah Shopping Secrets Facebook group Utah deals
Washington Shopping Secrets Facebook group Washington deals
Wyoming Shopping Secrets Facebook group Wyoming deals
SavingMoneyinAZ.com Facebook group – Arizona deals

PinchingYourPennies.com Facebook group – mostly freebies and national and online deals.

And now…there are 2 Utah community sites!

For great Cache Valley only deals, follow us on Cache Valley Deals and Events on Facebook.
For great Utah County only deals, follow us on Utah County Deals and Events on Facebook.

Just an FYI for anyone interested in advertising on PYP.  We have recently stopped accepting outside advertising….because well, emails and contracts are just plain boooring.  But….if you have something you’d like to GIVE AWAY on PYP to draw attention to your product/service,  well that would be much more fun!  To make it worth our time and yours, we ask that the value of giveaway items be at or above $200.00.  If you’re interested, shoot us an email .

Receive a Sure up to $6.99 mail in rebate, when you purchase Sure Max Clinical Power product with a Try Me Free Sticker.

Link to printable rebate form.

Receive a Sure up to $2.99 mail in rebate, when you purchase Sure for Men product with a Try Me Free Sticker
Link to printable rebate form.