B1G1 Madrina's Ice Cream at Select Shop 'n Saves

Madrina's Tasting Events and Promotion

Head out to several Shop 'n Saves this weekend to taste Madrina's Ice Cream and get in on a B1G1 deal.

Madrina's Tasting Events & Promotions 12 -5 pm.

• Saturday, August 18th - Maplewood & Chippewa Shop 'n Save
• Sunday, August 19th - St Ann Shop 'n Save
• Score B1G1 on the 56 oz. cartons during the events - makes them $1.44 each when you buy 2
• Mail-In Rebate for buy 4 get 2 free

Plus, I'm going to be at the Maplewood store's tasting event from 1-2 today to meet an great shoppers.  Come out and say hello and taste Madrina's.

I tried Madrina's Ice Cream for the first time last week - it's fantastic!  See my review.


Full disclosure:  I have been compensated by Madrina's to review their ice cream and appear at the tasting.  As always, opinions are my own. 

Madrina's Ice Cream Review, Rebate and Promotion

Madrina's Ice Cream

I recently was introduced to Madrina's ice cream.  All I can say is, "Wow!"

I picked up four flavors at Shop 'n Save, came home and lined them up on the counter, got spoons out, and we all started to dig in.  My kids and husband thought I had lost my mind.  I never (at least when I am present) allow anyone to eat or drink out of the carton.  But, why not when we are taste testing?  In a couple of bites, we all knew Madrina's Ice Cream  was going to be a new family favorite.

Mango Mango -  Mango Flavored Ice Cream with Mango Flavored Swirls.  My seventeen-year-old's favorite.   This ice cream really tastes like mangoes. The flavor makes me think of sherbet with an ice cream texture. I have never bought mangoes, but after eating Mango Mango, he asked me to buy some.  I can't disagree -  I hope fresh mangoes are as good as the ice cream.

Pina Riz  - Pineapple flavored Ice Cream and Raspberry Flavored Swirls.  This is hubby's favorite flavor.  He's not much of a fruit eater, so Mango Mango was a bit too flavorful for him. He likes the lighter fruity taste better. And, he doesn't like his coffee cold.

Cafe con Leche - Blend of Coffee and Cream. My twenty-year-old's favorite.  He lives on coffee to get through college, so why not get that coffee flavor in his ice cream, too.  His only disappointment is that Madrina's is not yet sold in Minneapolis.

Espresso con Chocolate - Roasted Espresso Ice Cream with Chocolate Swirls. This was my favorite.   If you love strong coffee with your chocolate, you would love this flavor, too.

Madrina's has two flavors I didn't find at my Shop 'n Save  - Horchata Swirl and Coconut. We can't wait to try those.

Shop 'n Save Tasting Events and Promotions 12 - 5 pm

Find Madrina's Ice Cream in St Louis at Shop 'n Save (now $2.88 for 56 oz)  and Dierbergs (now $1.50 for pints.)

If you would like to taste Madrina's Ice Cream, there are several upcoming tasting events at Shop 'n Save.  Besides tasting, you can score a B1G1 deal.  That makes them just $1.44 for 56 oz.  Then head over to Madrina's Facebook page and print out a Mail-In Rebate for Buy 4 Get 2 Free!

Saturday, August 18th  Maplewood & Chippewa -   I'll be at the Maplewood store at 1:00 pm until at least 2:00 to meet and great shoppers.

Sunday, August 19th -  St Ann  -  Plus meet Lea from The Krazy Koupon Queen from 1-2 pm.

Saturday, August 25th - Ellisville and Harvester - Plus meet Stacy from Couponista Queen at the Harvester store from 1-2 pm

Sunday, August 26th - South Lindberg and Collinsville Road

A little Bit About Madrina's

• Latin Flavors - Madrina's Ice Cream was created to celebrate fun, extraordinary, multicultural flavor experiences in ice cream
• Local Company - Madrina's Brand was founded by Rich Davis of St Louis.  He runs the company with his sons Justin and Alex out of their office in Chesterfield
• Launched - May 2012
• Other Madrina's Products - Cafe Mocha, Cafe Vanilla and Cafe con Leche Iced Coffee
• Currently sold only in Midwest - St Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Chicago.

Full disclosure:  I have been compensated by Madrina's to review their ice cream and appear at the tasting.  As always, opinions are my own. 

Ross Dress for Less Grand Opening in St Louis and Giveaway

Ross Dress for Less has entering  the St Louis Market and opened two stores - Chesterfield Commons and Fairview Heights.  The grand openings are today, Saturday. March 4th

From March 3rd to March 11th, you can enter in store for a chance to will a $500 shopping spree or one of five $100 shopping sprees.

If you haven't been to a Ross Dress for Less before, they are the nations largest off-price apparel and home chain with more than 1,000 stores.  They carry the same styles and name brands as you see in the department stores  for 20 to 60 percent less.

I was invited to a sneak peek event at the Chesterfield store on Friday. I was impressed.  I usually find shopping at the off-price stores frustrating because they are such a mess.  But, Ross is well organized, sections are clearly labeled, and the prices are great!

I received a $50 gift card for attending the event, so of course, I did a little shopping.  Here is what I purchased.

• Name brand shoes that normally sells for $70 for $24.99
• Apron (almost looks like a dress in the picture) that normally sells for $18 for $9.99
• Name brand stainless paper towel holder (I've needed one since we redid the kitchen four years ago) for $12.99

Giveaway: One lucky reader will win a $25 Ross Dress for Less Gift Card

Required Entry: Leave a comment. Have you ever shopped at a Ross Dress for Less before? I'll need some way of contacting the winner. Leave your email address in your comment in this format - couponstl(at)gmail(dot)com.

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Rules: This giveaway is only open to residents of the USA, ages 18 or older. All entries must be received by 11:59 pm Central Time on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Winner will be chosen by random and I'll notify you by email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond, or I'll pick a new winner.


Disclosure:  I receive a $50 Ross Dress for Less gift card for attending the sneak peek event and Ross Dress for less is supplying the gift card for this giveaway.  As always, opinions are my own.