Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Coupon Preview for June 14th
Coupons for 6/14/09
SMARTSOURCE
A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade, any variety $1 (7/14/09)
Air Wick Aerosols B2G2F up to $2.40 (7/26/09) .20 each
Alexia Crunchy Snacks $1 (7/31/09)
Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot , etc., $1 on 3 (8/8/09)
Blue Diamond Oven Roasted Almonds, 8 oz jars $1 on 3 (9/14/09)
Bonine $1 (9/30/09)
Brut Fragrance $1 (7/31/09)
Brut Antiperspirant or Deodorant .55 (7/31/09)
Bumble Bee Premium Tuna Pouch, 2.5 oz or 5 oz $1 (9/30/09)
Cherrios $1 on 2 (7/25/09)
Cherrios Snack Mix, any size/flavor $1 on 2 (8/8/09)
Chex Mix Cereals $1 on 2 (7/25/09)
Colgate Visible White Toothpaste $1 (7/4/09)
Dentyne Gum $1 on 2 (8/9/09)
Dole Canned Juice, 46 oz or 6 oz 6 packs $1 on 2 (9/12/09)
Edys Dibs, 10 ct snack bags or 9 oz Edys Dibs frozen snacks 6 ct,12 ct or 24 ct Edys fruit bars $1 (8/14/09)
Fruit2o Essentials, 18 oz $1 on 2 (8/31/09)
Haagen Dazs Snack Size Bars or 3ct Haagen Dazs Ice Cream Bars $1 on 2 (8/14/09)
Hebrew National Franks .75 (7/31/09) .10 each
John Frieda Root Awakening Product (excludes trial sizes and kits) $3 (7/31/09)
John Frieda Collection, excludes trial sizes and kits $1 (7/31/09)
Kotex Pads $1 (8/8/09)
Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, 34 ct.+ .75 (8/8/09) .10 each
Kotex Security Tampons, 18 ct + .75 (8/8/09) .10 each
Kraft Barbecue Sauce .75 (7/14/09) .10 each
Lanacane Spray or Cream $1 (9/14/09)
Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash, 500ml+ OR Listerine Whitening Pre Brush Rinse, 16 oz.+ $1 (5/31/10)
Listerine Whitening Quick Dissolving strips or Pen or Rembrandt Whitening Kit $3 (5/31/10)
Listerine Antiseptic, 500 ml+ OR Plax rinse OR Efferdent 78 ct+ OR Listerine Pocketpaks, 24 ct+, etc. .50 (5/31/10)
Listerine Agent Cool Blue OR Listerine Smart Rinse, 500 ml $1 (5/31/10)
LOreal Mascara Eye Shadow or Eyeliner $1 (9/6/09)
LOreal Hip Eye or Lip Product $2 (9/6/09)
Maalox Liquid $1.50 (9/30/09)
Maalox Product $3 on 2 (9/30/09) .15 each
Midol PM or Midol Liquid Gels $2 (9/14/09)
Midol, 16 ct+ $1 (9/14/09)
Midnite or Midnite PM $1 (12/31/09)
Miracle Whip, 32 oz jar $1 (7/21/09)
Nestle Drumstixx, etc $1 on 2 (8/14/09)
One a Day, 12 ct+ $2 (9/30/09)
Oreo Cakesters, 10.5 oz-12 oz $1 (7/13/09)
Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches $1 on 2 (8/9/09)
Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Bread .55 (9/13/09)
Pepperidge Farm Petite Twists Pastries or Petite Pirouette Rolled Wafer $1 (8/31/09)
Phillips Norelco Arctec Razor $20 (7/31/09)
Phillips Norelco Speed-xl (8200 series) razor or Nivea for Men shaving System $10 (7/31/09)
Phillips Norelco Replacement Head $5 (7/31/09)
Popsecret Microwave Popcorn $1 on 2 (7/26/09)
Pull Ups Training Pants, jumbo pack+ $1 (7/18/09)
Purex Complete 3-in-1 Sheets $2 (7/31/09)
Purex Ultra Concentrate or Naturals Elements laundry Detergent $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Purina Mighty Dog, any variety FREE up to $1.00, or save $1.00 on one 12ct or 24 ct variety pack (8/3/09) .25 each
Purina Friskies Party Mix, 2.1 oz, any variety B1G1F up to $1.71(9/30/09) .25 each
Reach Toothbrush or value pack $1 (5/31/10)
Reach Dental Floss, excludes trial sizes OR Reach Access Flosser $1 (5/31/10)
Rold Gold Pretzels, 7 oz + $1 on 2 (7/25/09)
Schiff Move Free, 80 ct+ $5 (8/31/09)
Schick Quattro Titanium Refill $4 (7/27/09)
Schick Quattro Titanium Razor $4 (7/27/09)
Science Diet Natures Dry Dog or Cat Food $3 (7/31/09)
Science Diet Natures Best Dry Dog Food, 22 lb or 30 lb or 12 lb Natures Best Cat Food $5 (8/30/09)
Silk Soymilk, half gallons $1.25 on 2 (7/31/09) .10 each
Spray N Wash Product .50 (7/26/09)
Spray N Wash Max .50 (7/26/09)
Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue $1 on 8 or more rolls (7/26/09) .10 each
Scott Long Lasting Roll or Mega Roll Paper Towels $1 on 4+ (7/26/09) .10 each
Visine Totality Multi Symptom Relief or Visine Total Eye Soothing Wipes $3 (9/30/09)
Visine Product, any $1 (9/30/09)
Woolite Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner $1 (7/31/09)
Ziploc Flexible Totes or Big Bags $1 (8/7/09)
I'm back
I am happy to say we survived another school year. Report cards will be out soon, and then I will just be counting down the days until school starts again.
I have signed up for a summer class at the local community college. I wish it were something as interesting as Couponing 101, but alas, no such luck (Sorry Tom). I am learning CSS for websites. I will confess that it seems like I am learning to re-invent the wheel (we have programs that code our websites), but this is supose to be a cleaner way to write code for websites. I am a little bummed, I actually have homework with this class. My instructor says I can get out of doing the homework by bringing him chocolate........I may have to test that this week.
I have also been caught up in my newest game. My boys got me a copy of The Sims 3 for Mother's Day. They had to wait to give it to me becuase it was not released until June 2nd. So far I love it. There are things from The Sims 2 that I like better, but I am still learning this new one. So far so good.
Now back to the couponing............
Friday, June 5, 2009
Coupon Preview for 6/7/09
COUPONS FOR 6-7-09
SMARTSOURCE
Ban Clinical Defense $2 (6/8/09)
Ban, any .40 (8/8/09)
Bic Shavers $2 (7/19/09)
Bic Soleil Bella Shaver, 3 pack $2 (7/19/09)
Bic Soleil Disposable Shaver, 4 pack $2 (7/19/09)
Boca Meatless Product $1on 2 (8/2/09)
Chex Mix or Chex 100 calorie Snack $1 on 2 (8/1/09)
Claritin or Childrens Claritin, 15 ct + $4 (7/5/09)
Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, Colgate Total Advanced Clean, or Total Advanced Fresh, 4 oz+ $1 (6/27/09)
Colgate Total, Max Fresh, Max White, Sensitive or Kids Toothpaste, 4 oz+ .75 (6/27/09)
Colgate 360, Max Fresh, Max White or Kids Manual Toothbrush .75 (6/27/09)
Ensure 6 pack Shakes $3 (8/31/09)
Finish/Electrasol Powerball Tabs or Gelpacks .75 (7/5/09)
Finish Electrasol Powder or Gel .25 (7/5/09)
Finish Jet Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry .40 (8/2/09)
Finish Dishwasher Cleaner .40 (8/2/09)
Finish Quantum .75 (7/5/09)
Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Skillet Meals $1 on 3 (8/1/09)
Healthy Ones Lunchmeat Deli Presliced or 1 lb deli meat .50 (7/31/09)
Jello Gelatin or Pudding Snacks .60 (7/7/09)
Joint Juice, 4 pk or 6 pk $2 (7/30/09)
Joint Juice, 16.9 oz B1G1F (7/30/09)
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable, Trigger, Plus Bleach or Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaner .75 (8/3/09)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray $1 (8/3/09)
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes $1 (8/3/09)
Lysol Bathroom Cleaner or Mildew Remover .75 (8/3/09)
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner .75 (8/3/09)
Mop & Glo $1 (8/30/09)
Nature Made Sam-E Complete $3 (7/7/09)
Nature Made Vitamins $1 (7/7/09)
Nature Made Heart & Stress Defense Fish Oil $2 (7/7/09)
Neutrogena Men Product $1 (9/30/09)
Opti-Free Solution, 10 oz+ $1.25 (7/31/09)
Opti-Free Solution, 10 oz. $3 on 2 or one twin pack (7/31/09)
Palmolive Dish Liquid .25 (6/27/09)
Playtex Personal Cleansing Cloths $1 (8/9/09)
Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons $1 (8/16/09)
Playtex Sport Tampons, 18 ct+ $1 (8/16/09)
Purina One Dog or Cat Food, any $3 (8/7/09)
Purina Healthful Life, Cat Chow or Naturals Plus, 3 or 7 lb. $2 on 2 or one 14 lb bag (8/30/09)
Reynolds Wrap Foil from 100% Recycled .55 (7/5/09)
Romanos Macaroni Grill Dinner Kit $1 (8/1/09)
Rubbermail Easy Find Lids $1 (7/31/09)
Sea Breeze Astringents $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Sea Breeze Astringent .55 (7/31/09)
Shout Laundry Stain Remover .55 (8/1/09)
Shout Color Catcher .55 (8/1/09)
Softsoap Body Wash .75 (6/27/09)
Splenda with Fiber $1 (8/30/09)
Splenda Product $2 on 2 (8/30/09)
Tonys Multi-Serve Pizza $1 (9/15/09)
Tonys Single Serve Pizza or Pouch Twin Pack .50 (9/15/09)
Tyson Skillet Creations Meal Kit $1 (9/7/09)
Vivid Easy On or Cling Free .50 (8/9/09)
Yo-Plus Yogurt, 4 pack $1 (8/1/09)
Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt, Yoplait Trix Multipack $1 on 2 (8/1/09)
Yoplait Yogurt B6G1F (8/1/09)
RED PLUM
Ball Park Franks, any $1 on 2 (7/5/09)
Bertolli Frozen Meals $1 (8/15/09)
Bertolli Mediterranean Style $1 (8/29/09)
Centrum Ultra Product, 200ct $3 (8/31/09)
Centrum Ultra Product $1 (8/31/09)
Dove Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Mist $1 (8/30/09)
Dove Beauty Bar, 6-bar pack+ $1 (8/30/09)
Dove Body Wash, 10oz+ $1.25 (8/31/09)
Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream, excludes Energy Glow and trial sizes $1.25 (8/30/09)
Dove Energy Glow Beauty Body Lotion $1.75 (8/30/09)
Dove Face Care Product $1 (8/30/09)
Dove Hair Care Product $1 (8/30/09)
Dove SkinVitalizer $3.75 (8/30/09)
Dove Visibly Smooth Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant $1.25 (8/30/09)
Dramamine Product $1 (9/7/09)
Folgers Gourmet Selections Product $1 on 2 (8/31/09)
Folgers Product, 7oz+ $1 (7/18/09)
Healthy 10 Kefir Beverage, 32oz bottle $1 (7/31/09)
Hefty OneZip Fresh Extend Bags $1 (10/31/09)
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Hungry Jack Syrup $1 (8/31/09)
Imodium Product $1 (9/7/09)
Isalys Barbecue Sauce, Original or Spicy, 16oz jar .25 (9/30/09)
Kelloggs All-Bran, Special K or Raisin Bran Cereal, 11.4oz+ $1 (7/19/09)
Kelloggs Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Cocoa Krispies, Corn Pops, or Apple Jacks Cereal, 10oz+ $1 (7/19/09)
Kelloggs Mini-Wheats, Rice Krispies, or Crispix Cereal, 10oz+ $1 (7/19/09)
Kelloggs Pop-Tarts, 8ct+ .55 (8/2/09)
LOreal Mens Expert Skincare $1 (8/30/09)
LOreal Preference, any shade $2 (8/30/09)
Lactaid Fast Act Product, 12ct+ $1.50 (9/7/09)
M&M Brand Chocolate Candies, 9.9oz-42oz bags $1 on 2 (7/18/09)
M&Ms Brand Ice Cream Multi-pack $1 (10/31/09)
Milk-Bone Dog Snacks $2.50/2 (8/2/09)
Mylanta $1.50 (9/7/09)
Natures Bounty Vitamins and Supplements $1 (7/21/09)
Nexcare or Nexcare Tattoo Bandages $1 on 2 (8/31/09)
9Lives Wet Cat Food, (1) 12can Variety Pack, (12) Individual Cans OR (3) 4packs $1 (8/15/09)
9Lives Dry Cat Food, 3.15lb+ .75 (8/15/09)
Noxzema SpaShave 4-Blade 3pk, Super Smooth Triple Blade 4pk, Soft-n-Sassy Twin Blade 10pk, etc. $1 (8/31/09)
Osteo Bi-Flex $6 (7/22/09)
Pepcid $1 (9/7/09)
Pup-Peroni Dog Snacks, 4.8oz+ $1 (8/2/09)
Rolaids Product, 12ct+ $1 (9/7/09)
Sara Lee Bites $1 (9/6/09)
Sara Lee Simple Sweets Pie $1 (9/6/09)
Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponges, Scour Pads, Ultra NailSaver Absorbent Scrub Sponges, Dishwand or Refill $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Scotties Facial Tissues, $ 1 on 5 boxes or two multipacks (9/30/09)
SlimShots Liquid Appetite Controller $5 (9/30/09)
Smooth Away or Smooth Away Vibe Hair Removal System $1 (9/30/09)
Snickers Brand Ice Cream Multi-pack $1 (10/31/09)
Temptations All Natural Treats for Cats .50 (8/29/09)
Temptations Treats for Cats .50 (8/29/09)
Tylenol Extra Strength $1 (9/7/09)
Tylenol PM $1 (9/7/09)
Whole Fruit Fruit Bar $1 (8/31/09)
Zatarains Rice Mixes or Pasta Mixes $1.25/3 (8/30/09) .10 each
PROCTER & GAMBLE
Align $5 (7/31/09)
Always Infinity ,28 ct+ $4 (7/31/09)
Always Infinity, 14 ct+ $1 (7/31/09)
Always Pads, Liners or Cleansing Cloths $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Bounty .25 (7/31/09)
Charmin .50 (7/31/09)
Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $1 (7/31/09)
Clear & Natural or Fibersure $3 (7/31/09)
Covergirl $1 (7/31/09)
Covergirl $2 on 2 (7/31/09)
Crest Glide Floss or Oral-B Advantage Floss Picks, 30 ct+ .75 (7/31/09)
Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, 4.2 oz .50 (7/31/09)
Crest Rinse, 440 ml+ $1 (7/31/09)
Crest Whitestrips Classic $3 (7/31/09)
Crest Whitestrips Premium ProEffects, Advanced Seal Daily Whitening $5 (7/31/09)
Dawn Pure Essentials $1.50 (7/31/09)
Dawn, any size .25 (7/31/09)
Dawn Direct Foam or Dawn Simple Pleasures .50 (7/31/09)
Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with Easytab $2 (7/31/09)
Fusion Pre or Post Shave Product $1 (7/31/09)
Gillette Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler $1 (7/31/09)
Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor $4 (7/31/09)
Gillette Body Wash $1 (7/31/09)
Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant $2/1 or any 2 Gillette Deodorants (7/31/09)
Head & Shoulders $2 on 2 (7/31/09)
Infusion $1 (7/31/09)
Metamucil Clear & Natural or Fibersure $2 (7/31/09)
Olay Body Wash $1 (7/31/09)
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser $1 (7/31/09)
Old Spice Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant $1 (7/31/09)
Old Spice Body Wash .50 (7/31/09)
Oral B Stages Battery Powered Toothbrush $1/1 or any (2) Oral B Stages Manual brushes or Toothpastes (7/31/09)
Pampers Diapers or Pants $1 (7/31/09)
Pampers Splashers .50 (7/31/09)
Pantene Hair Care Products $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Prilosec OTC $3 (7/31/09)
Prilosec, 42 count packs $7 on 2 (7/31/09)
Pur or Pur Flavor Options System Pitcher or Faucet $5 (7/31/09)
Pur 3 pack Pitcher or Faucet Mount Replacement Filter or one PUR refrigerator filter $5 (7/31/09)
Secret Clinical Strength $1 (7/31/09)
Secret Anti-Perspirant or Deodorant $1 on 2 (7/31/09)
Tampax, 18 ct+ .50 (7/31/09)
Tide Save .35 (7/31/09)
Tide to Go .35 (7/31/09)
Venus Razor $1 (7/31/09)
Buyer beware--Krispy Kreme
"National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June. And this year, Krispy Kreme will once again be giving away a free doughnut of your choosing on that most delicious of days to every customer that visits a participating Krispy Kreme store."
When I got to the drive through (surprisingly they were not that busy--now I know why) I asked to make sure they were participating in the free doughnut day, and they were. I requested my favorite, the Chocolate Iced Cream Filled doughnut. I was quickly cut off and with attitude informed that I could only get the Original Glazed doughnut for free.
I didnt push the issue, I had planned on purchasing a doughnut anyway, so I ended up purchasing my chocolate iced cream filled and getting the original glazed for free, but it still bothered me.
My point to you is if you decide to go, you are supose to be able to get a free doughnut of your choosing. I made the first mistake (other than blowing the diet) by not printing off my email and carrying it to me. Then I could have handed it to the chick with the attitude, and gotten what I wanted.
I just wanted you to know, so you could be 'buyer aware'
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
June Free and Cheapies
Please keep in mind that prices vary by location. If anyone finds any good deals besides the ones listed here please let me know so we can all share in the savings.
* Arm and Hammer Essentials (Cleaner and Degreaser Refills)marked down to $2.00 (originally $3.76) use Arm & Hammer Essentials Coupon $1.75/1 (Refill or starter kit)= $0.25
*Axe Travel Size Bodywash .97 -$1/1 4/5 Unilever & 5/17 RP both exp 6/28
*BarS Franks $1.00 - $1/2 = $.50 ea. 5/10 RP exp 7/9
*Benefiber Drink Sticks Rollback price $2.50 Benefiber Q 2.00 (x 7/31) Total OPP .50 per box
*Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwiches $1 $1 IP HERE good on any.
*Breyer's ice cream 1.5 Qt $2.25 - 1 MQ = 1.25 OR .75 mq = $1.50 5/10rp
*Colgate ToothBrushes .98 - watch for new coupons!
*Colgate Toothpaste $1 -which kind is $1?, there are max fresh, total, total advance and sensitive $1/1 coupons out.
*Cottonelle 4pk regular $1. Use .75/1 from 4/16ss exp 6/7. $1/1 various sources or $1/2 coupons from 4/26ss exp 6/7 .75/2 blinkie exp 6/14 =1.25 for 2
*Crest TPaste $1 -$1/1 = FAC
*EL Montery Tornados Rollback for $2 $1/1 coupon in 5/17 rp inserts. look for try me free peelies also
*French's mustard on roll back .98 use .50 or .75/1 insert coupons
*Frosted Mini wheats $2-$1Q (or BOGO Q)= 1.00
*Glade Lasting Impressions $5-$4/1 from 5/10 ss = $1 still $5 as of 5/28
*Glade sense and spray $5 $4/1 coupon =$1 still $5 as of 5/28 $4 shelf price 5/31 = free with coupon
* Hefty One Zip Airline Approved bags (in trial section) 97 cents - $1/1 any size Hefty One Zip blinkie exp 9/30/09
*Honey maid gramn crackers 2.50-$1 IP Q= 1.50
*Hunts Ketchup $1 in dollar aisle $1/2 from all you mag exp 7/31 or $1/2 from 5/10 ss exp 6/30
*Johnsons Buddies $1 -$1/1=FAC 4/26 RP exp 7/30
* KY $2.64 use $2 insert coupon from various mags or $2/1 IP
*Kraft BBQ Sauce $1-$1/1 IP = FAC or .75/1 insert Q =.25 each
*Kraft BagelFuls $1.88 -$1/1 (IP or Insert)
*Kraft Easy Mac singles .78 $1/2 printable, b1g1 printable = .28 each
*Kraft Mayo $2 use $1 printable coupon
*Kraft Salad Dressing $1.58 $1.50/1 insert q exp 6/10
*Kraft Velveeta Shells and cheese $1.50 -$1/1 IP = .50
*Kraft Mac N cheese .50 -B3G1F = $1.50/4
*McCormick Grill Mates Marinade packets - $.75 $.50/1 coupon Final price: $.25 each
*Miracle Whip $2 $1 printable coupon
*Mission flour tortillas - $1.98 $1.00/1 internet coupon Final price: $.98 each IP coupon HERE sign in and click mission extra's
*Morningstar Farms Items $2.98 -$2/1 booklet q = .98
*Nabisco wheat thins or triscuts $2- $1Q= 1.00
*Ortega taco seasoning .58 each $1/2 coupon from all you mag
*Oscar Mayer deli meats $3 -$1/1 or .75/1 IP = $2
*Oscar Mayer hot dogs $1.50 on rollback (These were found priced at .77 at one store!!!) $1/1 tearpads and $1/2 IP's
*Oscar Meyer Deli shaved lunchmeat 1 pound "Family Size" package for $3.00!!! The smaller, 9 oz. package was $3.18...IP for $1/2 or tearpad q for $1/1
* Ricola Cough Drops regular and sugar free ones are on rollback for a 1.00 and there is a 1.00 Q for them that was found in 04-05-09 SS exp 6/30
*Schick Xtreme 3 8pack razors. $4 price sticker, but rang up for $2. $2 off any Schick razor q's = FREE
*Schick dispposable razors $1.97 $2 coupon in 5/10 ss exp 6/21
*Sure Mens Deoderant $1.78 -$1.50/1 coupon from 5/3 ss exp 6/30 +TMF Peelie =MM
*tabasco sauce 2oz all flavors, are 0.98 each, 0.75/1 q 0.23 a bottle or $1/1 coupon insert q's 5/17ss exp 6/28
*Vitaminwater $1 -$1/1 or B1G1F) Free or .50 ea
*Whitecloud Tp 4 pks $2 -$1/1 =$1
*borden cheese sensations are 1.88-1.00/1 all you q (May issue) =0.88
* digornio flat bread pizza's $4.75 - 1.00 printable = 3.75 or $4.75 - 1.50 insert = 3.25*dole fruit (frozen pineapple and frozen mango) on roll back for $1.00, there are $.75 printable's making them only .25!!
*glaceau vitamin water 1.00 (Free with coupon of $1 off)
*pert plus for men for 2.37 use 1.50 off coupon (there is a printable TMF as well)
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Sandwiches $1 $1 IP HERE good on any.
EL Montery Tornados Rollback for $2 $1/1 coupon in 5/17 rp inserts. look for try me free peelies also total = $1.00
CLEARANCE FINDS:
Febreeze Noticables $2.50 hopefully we get a new coupon!
Small Palmolive $.50
reynolds vac kit $3.50 $2 tearpad coupon
Happy Couponing
Monday, June 1, 2009
'Green' Shopping Bags
So I have decided to try to make my own 'Green' Shopping bags. I have taken one that I already own (that has torn), and taken it apart for my pattern. All I will say so far is that it seems like it will be really easy. The bag I have is all one piece of fabric sewn up the sides with handles. Time will tell if it really is that easy. I will try to get photos up when I have made my first one and let you know how it is going.