Sunday, September 27, 2009

Kmart match ups for doubles

Thanks you Kim for the match ups

Hershey Kisses, $1.25 Thanks LadyJ
(9/13, SS) save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

409 Cleaners, $2.50 Thanks LadyJ
(8/30, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $0.50

Hormel Completes, $2.00
All You Magazine October save $2.00
Final Price, free

Scotch Pop Up Tape $3.99
Printable $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Playtex Gloves $1.79
6/28 SS save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

Honey Bunches of Oats $2.75
Printable $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel, $3.50
Printable Coupon save $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Starbucks Frappuccino 2/$4.00
Printable Coupon save $1.00 HERE (IE) or HERE (FireFox)
Final Price, free

Beggin Strips $2.79
Printable Coupon save $1.50 ($3.00)
Final Price, free

Ceasar Bistro, $0.99
(8/16, 8/30, RP) B1G1 (regional)
Final Price, 2/free

Goodlife Cat Treats $1.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

Purina Friskies Natural Sensations Brand Cat Treats, $1.99
(9/27, SS) free coupon
Final Price, free

Pupperoni Dog Treats $2.99
Printable Coupon save $1.50 ($3.00)
Final Price, free

Visine Products $3.99
(8/2, SS) save $2.00 ($4.00)
Printable Coupon save $2.00 (A) (IE), (FF, here)
All You August save $2.00 -($4.00)
Final Price, free

Johnson Gauze $1.79
(8/2 SS) save $1.00 ($2.00)
Final Price, free

Reach Toothbrushes 2pk $2.99
(6/14 SS) save $1.00 - $2.00 ($2.00 - $4.00)
Final Price, free - $0.99

Dove Visibly Smooth Deodorant $3.99
Printable Coupon save $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

LaCross Pedicure Stone, $3.49 (Thanks Nicole!)
All You September save $2.00
Final Price, free

Bic Twin Select or Silky Touch Disposable Razors, $3.49 (Thanks Nicole!)
(9/20, SS) save $2.00
Final Price, free

Ajax Dish Soap, $1.99
Printable Coupon save $1.00 ($2.00, use zip code 85712)
Final Price, free

Hartz Dog Treats, $3.59
Printable Coupon save $2.00 ($4.00)
Final Price, free

Chinet Lunch Plates, $3.49
(8/9, SS) save $2.00 -($4.00)
Final Price, free

Reeses, $1.00
(8/23, RP) save $0.55 -($1.10)
Final Price, free

P&G Coupon Match Up:

If you spend $25 you can also send in the Mail in Rebate for a free football!

**The P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book was a rebate offer earlier in the year that came to our home as a home mailer.

Tag Body Spray, $3.89 **
(8/2, PG) Save $2.00 (exp. 9/30)
(9/27, PG) B1G1 Free
Final Price, 2/free (if your register/Kmart allows stacking)

Crest Kids Toothpaste, $2.39 **
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $0.39

Crest Pro Health, $3.50
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.50

Crest Premium Paste, $3.49 - $3.79
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.49 - $1.79

Fixodent Adhesive, $3.59 - $4.79
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
Final Price, $2.59 - $3.79

Oral B Satin Floss or Glide, $3.29 - $3.79
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.29 - $1.79

Oral B Advantage Toothbrush, $3.19
(9/27, PG) save $0.75
Final Price, $1.69

Scope Mouthwash, $4.29
(9/27, PG) save $0.75
Final Price, $2.79

Always Pad, 14-18 ct, $3.49
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.49 - $2.49

Always Pantyliner, $3.49
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
Final Price, $2.49

Tampax Tampons, $4.29
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.49 - $3.29

Gillette Deodorant, $3.89
(9/27, PG) save $2.00/2
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.89 or 2/$3.78

Gillette Body Wash, $4.45
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.45

Gillette Fusion Shave Gel, $4.39
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.39

Gillette Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $4.49
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.49

Old Spice Body Wash, $3.95
(9/27, PG) save $1.00/2
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.95 or 2/$5.90

Old Spice Deodorant, $2.69
(9/27, PG) save $1.00/2
Final Price, 2/$3.39

Olay Body Wash, $4.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $4.49

Olay Bar Pack, $4.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.99

Olay Ageless Cleanser, $6.59
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $4.59

Olay Facial Moisturizer, $7.49
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $5.49

Secret Flawless, $3.89
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.89 - $2.89

Secret Smooth Effects, $2.49 **
(9/27, PG) save $2.00/2
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $0.49 or 2/$0.98

Pantene Styler, $4.09
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $2.09

Nice and Easy, Hair Color Product, $7.79
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $5.79

Venus Embrace or Breeze Family Cartridges, $7.00
(9/27, PG) save $2.00
Final Price, $3.00

Venus Embrace or Breeze Family Systems Razor, $8.79
(9/27, PG) save $2.00
Final Price, $4.79

Metamucil Fiber Bars, $5.39
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $3.39

Metamucil 48.2 oz, $11.00
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $9.00

Vicks Vapo Inhaler, $5.95
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $3.95

Pepto Bismol, 16 oz, $4.75
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book save $1.00
Final Price, $2.75 - $3.75

Duracell Hearing Aid Batteries with Easy Tab, $9.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.50
Final Price, $6.99

Duracell CopperTop, $4.39
(9/27, PG) save $0.75
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $2.39 - $2.89

Bounty Napkins, $3.69
(9/27, PG) save $0.25
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $1.69 - $3.19

Bounty Paper Towel (1 roll), $2.19 **
(9/27, PG) save $0.25
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $1.00
Final Price, $0.19 - $1.69

Cascade Rinse Agent, $3.89
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.89

Dawn, $1.99 **
(9/27, PG) save $0.25
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $0.50
Final Price, $0.99 - $1.49

Dawn Plus Hand Renewal, $2.99
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book, save $0.50
Final Price, $1.99

Febreeze Fabric Refresher, $3.09 **
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $1.09

Prilosec OTC, 14 ct, $11.29
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book save $2.00
Final Price, $7.29 - $9.29

Pringles Snack Sticks, $3.49
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
P&G $120 in savings Coupon Book save $1.00 (exp. 9/30)
Final Price, $1.49 - $2.49

Pringles Cans, $1.50
(9/27, PG) save $1.00/4
Final Price, 4/$4.00

Swiffer Dust and Shine, $4.29 **
(9/27, PG) B1G1 Free
(9/27, PG) save $0.50
Final Price, 2/$3.29

Tide 2x with Downy, $8.45
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $6.45

Tide to Go, $3.59
(9/27, PG) save $0.35
Final Price, $2.89

Puffs Singles, $1.99
(9/27, PG) save $0.25/3
Final Price, 3/$5.47

Luvs Diapers, $12.99
(9/27, PG) save $1.00
Final Price, $10.99

Kmart/Walgreens

Kmart


If you don't allready have your coupons clipped for the double coupon event at KMart get to clippin. These sales normally produce several items that you can get for free. Here is what I'm heading after this morning

Dove Deodorant
skintimate Shave gel
Edge Shave gel
Tag body spray
Chinet Plates
Soft Scrub
Glade Reed Diffusers
Glade Candles
Scotch pop up tape dispensers

These items I know are free and a couple have overage. Like the tag is BOGO and I have a 2.00 off for the one I have to get for free so I get 3 for 2 coupons. Because the BOGO coupon doubles making it 2 for free. Then the 2.00 coupon doubled will make it 4.00 off and that one will be free. I know there are several more things that are almost for free and I'll be checking them out.

Walgreen's

This is the one I am looking forward to the most. Even though the checkout guy gives me a fit every time. Yesterday I had to take Zeke to the doctor so I ran though to finish up the therma care deal and he wanted to know if I was planning on getting the flu. I said this isnt for the flu it's heat wraps. Then he went on to tell me that the register knew who I was and it would not let him do 5 transactions. I said don't insult my intelligence. So today I'll make him happy and do 16 transactions. Here is what I'm getting


6 Emergen Boosters 3.49
6 Robitusson DM 2.49
4 Vaseline Sheer Lotion 6.99
6 Chapsticks 2.99
6 Dentek Dental 2.00
16 Herbal Essense Shampoo 2.99
4 Gillette fUSION razors 8.99

All the above you get the amount back that you pay in RR. With the exception of the razor and it's 6.00 RR. Making it CHEAP. Mine will be free because I have 22.50 to roll over on the previous RR. Then I'll roll the RR every transaction untill the last one and I'll end up with around 40.00 in RR for next week. Just keep rolling the RR and you will get up there.

Well time to get moving and head for the first store. Happy couponing!

Saturday, September 19, 2009

KMart

Well I know I told you in class that Kmart was not having any more super doubles. Well let me eat my words. According to what I found out on September 27 they will be having a double coupons week. So keep watching and I'll keep digging to see what I can find out about our area Kmart store.

Hang on to those high dollar coupons. They will come in handy if they follow though with having this. Let's hope they do. : )

First up CVS!

:: 3-Day Deals – Sunday Through Tuesday Only
Sally Hansen Nail Color, psa $0.99 (BOGO)
$0.50/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color printable (regional)
$1/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color, exp. 9-30-09 (RP 8/2/09 — regional)
$1/2 Sally Hansen Nail Color, exp. 9-30-09 (RP 8/2/09 — regional)
As low as FREE after coupon!

:: ECB Deals
Neutrogena Products, psa $3.49
Get $5 ECBs wyb $15 (limit 1)
$3/1 Neutrogena Cosmetic Product, exp. 11-9-09 (ALL YOU October ‘09)
As low as better than FREE after 5 coupons and ECBs!

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste, Pro Health Rinse, or Oral-B Floss Multipacks, $2.99
Get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
$0.75/1 Crest Premium Paste, exp. 9-30-09 (P&G 8/30/09)
$0.75/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 9-30-09 (P&G 8/30/09)
$0.24 after coupons and ECBs!

Aquafresh iso-active Toothpaste, $3.99
Get $2 ECBs (limit 1)
$1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening Toothpaste printable
$1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening Toothpaste printable
$1/1 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening Toothpaste, exp. 11-30-09 (RP 9/20/09)
$0.99 after coupons and ECbs!

Dry Idea, Right Guard Sport or Xtreme, $2.99
Get $1 ECB (limit 3)
$1/2 Right Guard, Dry Idea or Soft & Dri Products, exp. 10-31-09 (SS 8/16/09)
$1.49 after coupons and ECBs!

Zantac, $9.99
Get $3 ECBs (limit 1)
$5/1 Zantac printable
$1.99 after coupon and ECBs!

Pepsi Products, $3
Get $3 ECBs wyb 4 (limit 1)
$0.25/1 Pepsi Product printables
$2 ea. after coupons and ECBs!

:: Other Deals
Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser, $0.99 (trial size)
$1/1 Clean & Clear Product, exp. 10-18-09 (SS 8/2/09)
FREE after coupon!

Schick Disposable Razors, $1.29 (trial size)
$3/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 9-27-09 (SS 8/16/09)
$1/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 10-4-09 (SS 8/23/09)
As low as FREE after coupon!

Mars Candy Bars, $0.50
FREE Chocolate Fridays Mars coupon
FREE after coupon!

Excedrin (20 to 24-ct.), $2.49
$1.50/1 Excedrin, exp. 10-18-09 (SS 8/30/09)
$1/1 CVS Excedrin Menstrual Clip-Free Coupon
As low as FREE after coupon!

Cheerios Individual Serving Cups, $1
$1/1 Cheerios printable
FREE after coupon!

Honey Bunches of Oats, BOGO
$2/1 Honey Bunches of Oats printable
Possible FREE after 2 coupons!

Mom’s Best Naturals Oatmeal, $1
$0.75/1 Mom’s Best Naturals printable
$0.25 after coupon!

Select Varieties Nabisco Cookies, 5/$5
$0.75/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers, exp. 10-4-09 (SS 8/23/09)
$0.63 ea. after coupon!

Kleenex Tissues, $0.97
$0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue printable
$0.50/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue , exp. 9-30-09 (SS 8/2/09)
$0.80 ea. after coupon!

Pop-Tarts (8-ct.), $1.50
$0.55/1 Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts, exp. 11-8-09 (RP 9/13/09)
$1/2 Pop-Tarts, exp. 9-27-09 (Kellogg’s/Keebler Insert 8/2/09)
As low as $0.95 ea. after coupon!
*Qualifies for Kellogg’s Fuel for School MIR

Combos (7-oz.), $1.50
$1/2 Combos Snacks Bags, exp. 11-15-09 (RP 9/13/09)
$1 ea. after coupon!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Is anyone reading this?

If so let me know. Leave me a comment so I know I'm not spinning my wheels.

Anyways, This next week I will not be on here much. John is having surgery on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and we don't expect to be home before Saturday and that is if everything goes allright. Please keep him in your prayers and throw one in there for me too. I'll update you when I know something. They are going to try and put the new knee in Wednesday and I can't tell you how ready I am and I know he is. 6 months without a knee is long enough. The good Lord has tried my patience and I've come though so I am now hoping that it's all down hill from here.

Have a good week and remember to leave me a comment

NEWSPAPER'S

If you sitting here reading this. Log off and run out and buy multiple papers. There is 5 yes I said FIVE inserts in todays papers. You need to get these. This would be a excellent way for you to get off and running on your coupons. Me I bought 11 papers this morning. :)

Walgreen Deals this week

6 RR wyb Murine Ear Drop Kit for $6
Price= FREE after Register Reward


$3 RR wyb True North Nut Crisps/Clusters 4.5-5.5oz for $3
-$1 off True North Brand Nut Snacks printable coupon
Price= $1 MONEYMAKER after coupon and Register Reward!!


$5 RR wyb (2) Triaminic Allergy, Sinus or Cold Relief $5 each
-$1.50 off Triaminic Thin Strips printable coupon
-$2 off Triaminic (Walgreens coupon) “Healthy Savings” booklet - found at checkout register
Price= $2 MONEYMAKER after Register Reward WYB 2 and use both the in store coupon and the printable coupon!!


$2 RR wyb Advil 16-50ct at $4.49
-$1 off Advil PM 9/13 RP insert
-$1 off Advil 8/23 RP insert
-$2 off Advil PM printable coupon
Price= as low as 49¢ after coupon and Register Reward


$5 RR wyb (2) Crest Outlast or Whitening + Scope Paste or Mouthwash at $4 each
-.75/1 Crest Premium Toothpaste 8/30 P&G insert
-$1 off Crest Premium Toothpaste 8/30 P&G insert
Price=as low as 50¢ after coupons (use 2) and Register Reward


$4 RR wyb (2) Softsoap Nutri Serums or Irish Spring Body Wash or Bar Soap at $4
-$1 off Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash 8/30 SS insert
-$1 off Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash printable coupon
-$1 off Softsoap Nutri Serums Body Wash in Sept All You Magazine
Price= as low as $1 each after Register Rewards wyb 2 Softsoap and use 2 coupons!


Nutritioniste Ultra Lift $12
Nutritioniste Ultra Lift Pro $14
Nutritioniste Skin Renew $10
-$1 off Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer 8/16 RP insert
-$1 off Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer 9/13 SS insert
Nutritioniste Nutri Pure $5
-$1 off Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer 8/16 RP insert
-$1 off Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser or Moisturizer 9/13 SS insert
Garnier Hair Color $5
-$2 off Garnier Nutrisse Color 8/16 RP or 9/13 SS inserts

Scenario:
Buy (6) Fructis Hair Care products 3/$10
Use: (6) -.75/1 coupons
Total Due: $15.50
Get Back: $10 RR makes it 91¢ each


$3 RR wyb 2 of the following:
Neosporin spray, .26 oz. or ointment .5oz $3.99
-.50/1 Neosporin 8/23 or 8/2 SS insert
-$1 off Neosporin antibiotic printable coupon
-$2 off Neosporin from Children’s Coloring Book (Walgreens coupon) *found near check out counter
Bandaid 8-20 ct Tough Strips, Ultra strips antibiotic bandages $2.99
-.50/1 Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages Product 8/2 SS insert
Price= as low as 99¢ after Register Rewards wyb 2 Neosporin and use Walgreens store coupon and 2 manufacture coupons!


$2 RR wyb Listerine 250 ml Advanced or Total Care at $2.99
Price= 99¢ after Register Rewards


Other Deals


Progresso Soup 4 for $5 w/in-ad coupon
-$1/2 Progresso Soups 9/13 SS insert or
-$1/3 Progresso Soups printable coupon
Price=as low as 75¢ each wyb 5 and use (1) printable coupon and (1) 9/13 SS insert coupon


Kleenex Facial Tissue 89¢ w/in-ad coupon
-$1/4 Kleenex Tissue 8/2 SS insert
Price=64¢ a box wyb 4 and use both in-ad and manufacture coupon!


Dove or Degree Deodorant/Antiperspirant $1.99 w/in-ad coupon
-$1 off Degree Deodorant 8/2 RP insert OR
-$1/2 Degree Deodorant 9/13 RP insert
Price= as low as 99¢ after in-ad coupon and manufacture coupon


Rimmel Eye and Lip Cosmetics B1G1
-$1 off Rimmel product, RP 9/13, 8/23
-$2 off Rimmel Mascara, RP 8/23, Sept All You


Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 42 ct. $1.99
-.50/1 Cottonelle Fresh Wipes, Aug All You
-.50/2 Cottonelle Fresh Wipes printable


Kashi Cereal $2.50 each
-$1.50/2 Kashi Cereals printable coupon
-$1.50 off Honey Sunshine Cereal printable coupon
Price= as low as $1 each wyb Honey Sunshine

Saturday, September 12, 2009

CVS Deals week of Sept 13

where it says: Printable coupon. In your search bar put the item and it will pull it up for you.


Buy 1 Schick Slim Triple ST3 Razors (8-count) at $6.99, Get $4 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/16 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon and ECBs

or use this one

Buy 1 Schick XT3 razor pack at 6.99
Buy 9 Schick disposable razors (trial size) at $1.29 each
Use 6 $3/1 coupons from the 8/16 SmartSource insert (these coupons are for any disposable razor!)
Use 1 $1/1 coupon from the 8/23 SmartSource insert (they will probably need to adjust it down)
Spend $0.00 plus tax out of pocket, Get back $4 in ECBs
Free plus $4 overage after coupons and ECBs!



Buy 2 Secret deodorant at $2.25 each

Use 2 $2/1 coupons from the KMart coupon booklet (these are manufacturer's coupons which can be used at any store)

Spend $0.50 plus tax out of pocket, Get $1 ECBs
Free plus $0.50 over after coupons and ECBs

Colgate Total Advanced or Acti Flex Toothbrush $2.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $1/1 printable coupon or from the 8/30 and 9/13 SS inserts
FREE after coupons and ECBs

Dove Ultimate Clear Deodorant $3.50 Buy 2 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $2/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link) (can print twice)
Pay $0.50 each after coupons and ECBs

Dyna Pep energy micro-shot 2 pk $4.99 Earn 4.99 ECBs Limit 2
FREE after ECBs

Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color $5.99 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $3/1 from the 8/30 PG insert
Pay $0.99 after coupons and ECBs!

General Mills Cereal ($3 ea) Buy 2 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
-$1/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link) or assorted $0.55-$0.75 printable coupons
Pay as low as $ for two boxes after coupons and ECBs

Listerine Total Care, Reach Toothbrush 2 pk, or Reach Floss 30 yd $3.99 Earn 2 ECBs limit 3
Use $2/1 from the 3/15 SS, 4/26 RP or 6/14 SS inserts
FREE after coupons and ECBs

Purex Concentrated Laundry Detergent $3.29 Earn 1 ECB Limit 5
Use $1/1 printable coupon (IE Link) or (FF Link)
Pay $1.29 for one after coupons and ECBs

Suave Hair and Body Products ($2 ea) Spend $6 Earn 2 ECBs Limit 1
Use $0.75/2 printable coupon or from the 8/2 RP insert
Use B2G1 coupon from the 9/13 RP insert (Buy 3 and use both coupons)
Pay $1.25 for 3 or .41 cents each after coupons and ECBs

Non ECB Deals
Buy Glucerna Shakes ($5.99) Get a Free Box of Cereal
-$1.25 printable coupon (buy both and use two coupons)
Pay $3.29 for two after coupons (Be in the lookout for $2 CRTs printing at the scanners)



Clean and Clear (trial size) $0.99
Use $1/1 from the 8/23 SS insert
FREE after coupon

Monday, September 7, 2009

Target NEW DEAL





Buy 5 Fiber One Cereals – $2.50
- Use five $1 General Mills Target coupons from the target generator
- Use five $1.00 Fiber One cereal coupons from 8/23 SS
TOTAL = $2.50 PLUS get a $5 gift card back!

You actually make money on the cereal!

Remember in the class how I told you how to pick up free monitor's? Here's your chance:


Accu-Chek Diabetes Monitoring Kit - $9.99
~ Use $10.00/1 in 8/23/09 SS
Final price = FREE

Also

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Kroger Deals week of Sept 6

Bounty Paper Towels, 1 roll
- Use $0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towel or Napkins P&G 8/30
- Use $0.50/1 Bounty Paper Towels SS 6/21
- Use $1/1 Bounty Paper Towels RP 8/23
Final Price: As low as FREE

Aunt Jemima Frozen Entrees
- Use $1/2 Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancake Items SS 8/16
Final Price: $.49/ea

Hunt’s Ketchup, 24 oz — $1 ea
- $1/2 Hunt’s Ketchup September All You Magazine
- $.20/1 Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup SS 6/21
Final Price: As low as $.50

Dial Antibacterial or SoftSoap Liquid Soap, 7.5-11.25 oz — $1 ea
- $.35/1 Dial Foaming Hand Wash, Liquid Hand Soap Or Multibar Pack SS 8/16
Final Price: $.30/ea

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Couponing 101

Give it some time. Couponing is simple

I only got to the expert level of couponing by working at it & that involved some hit & miss. And I'm still learning. I normally pay 5 to 10 percent for a item and that is usually the tax part of the item.


From my experience couponing you should never pay for things like toothpaste, deodorant, home fragrances, make-up, lotion, dog treats, frozen vegetables, razors, soap, shampoo, or candy, School Supplies, toilet paper and the list is endless. These are all things that can easily be free after combining a coupon with a sale price. However, its taken some time for me to find that I don't need to spend more than $1 on a 12-pack of Coke
Once I find a super low price, I stock up & don't pay more than that amount again. Since I have a stockpile - I don't have to. I can use my stockpile until the sale comes around again. And it will come around again.

If you start couponing tomorrow (SUNDAY) and get at least 2 coupon inserts a week you will start seeing your free stuff in about 4 to 6 weeks. You might have to hold onto that coupon till the item goes on sale. But rest assured it will go on sale and you will get it for next to nothing.

Coupons basic’s

Where to find them:

1) Sunday Newspapers - These are the biggest sources of coupons. To find additional copies, check recycling bins or ask your family/friends if they are using theirs. There are anywhere from none to three inserts per paper. For a preview of upcoming coupons, click here.

Newspapers- If there are 4 insert’s in the newspapers then I might buy 10 papers. The cost of the paper will be given back with the use of the coupons

COUPON INSERT SCHEDULE:
September
9/6 — Procter and Gamble
9/13 — Smart Source & 2 Red Plum
9/20 — Smart Source & Red Plum
9/27 — Smart Source & Red Plum
October
10/4 — Smart Source, Red Plum, & Procter and Gamble VERY GOOD
10/11 — Smart Source & Red Plum
10/18 — Smart Source & Red Plum
10/25 — Smart Source & Red Plum
November
11/1 — Smart Source, Red Plum, & Procter and Gamble VERY GOOD
11/8 — Smart Source & Red Plum
11/15 — Smart Source & Red Plum
11/22 — Smart Source
11/29 — No Inserts scheduled
December
12/6 — Smart Source, Red Plum, & Procter and Gamble VERY GOOD
12/13 — Smart Source & Red Plum
12/20 — No Inserts scheduled
12/27 — No Inserts scheduled

2) Mail - You can sign-up for coupons from Red Plum

http://www.redplum.com/Pages/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=3173

3) Free Samples - Signing up for free samples is a great way to get some higher dollar coupons. I'd advise creating a separate email address for "freebies."

4) In-Store - You can often find coupons called "blinkers," which are the little machines that spit out coupons by the products they are for. There are also "tear-pads as well. You can sometimes even find "peelies" right on the products themselves.

5) Printable Sites - Two of the big printable sites are Coupons.com and Smart Source. These coupons rotate week after week and sometimes even have maximum printings that when the limit is reached, they are pulled off the site. So if you see one you think you might need, you should print it. (You can usually print two per computer.) Other sites are Cool Savings and Ever Save.

Show example of Smithfield Bacon Coupon

6) Blogs - Blogs are a great place to find coupons. I stumble upon several at my fellow blogger's sites throughout the week.

7) Search Engines - If you are looking for a specific coupon, just type the brand name followed by the word coupon and you might be able to find one that way.

8) Join Groups/Surveys - There are some groups you can sign-up for that will offer/mail you coupons from time-to-time. Some are:
Vocal Point
Shoppers Voice
Upromise
Ebates
Cashbaq

9) Manufacturers Websites - More and more manufacturers are hosting coupons on their own sites now. If you use a lot of a particular item/brand, check their website to see if they offer coupons. If they don't, email/mail them and request some. I've gotten a few this way.
http://www.couponsinc.com/corp/source/cp_clientlist.asp This site has them by name

10) Magazines - By far, the magazine with the most coupons lately has been All You magazine, which you can only get by subscription or at Wal-Mart. The price of the magazine is well worth the coupons inside. Make sure you check your magazines to see if there are some inside.

11) Free Periodicals - Some stores will have local news books that have local area coupons inside. (For Chicago, try Chicago Parent and Family Time)

12) eBay - There are several coupon clippers that sell their services and send you coupons for a fee. Just type in the product and the word coupon to see what's available. Be sure to go through Ebates to earn 3% more.

13) Forums - There are several great forums out there to check into. The top ones I've found are WeUseCoupons, HotCouponWorld and AFullCup. You have to register at each of them, but it's free.

14) Store Websites - Make sure you sign-up for your local store's loyalty programs and register at their websites so you can get emailed coupons. Here's a list of some stores with their links. You can also sign-up to have them pre-loaded at Shortcuts or Cellfire.

15) Phone Book - Don't forget to check your phone book for coupons for your local area businesses.


Here are a list of common sites that regularly offer coupons:
Coupons.com
Smart Source
Pillsbury
Very Best Baking - Nestle
Family Cents
Eat Better America
Box Tops for Education
Red Plum
Target Coupon Generator
Shortcuts.com
Cellfire.com


Join a Coupon Exchange - Anyone interested in starting one in our area?

Where to use them:
Every Store you purchase from use a coupon. Whether it’s .25 off or 2.00 off. Use the coupons for your purchases

Stockpiling:

In order to truly stockpile...you have to have more than 1 coupon. You can only use 1 coupon per item, so 1 coupon will get you only 1 item. Stockpiling requires more than 1 coupon...which is why I always get 10 newspapers or more per week. I get mine for free from family, friends, and neighbors. I encourage you to do the same.


Stockpiling is where I am now. (SHOW PICTURES) When I find something that is free I buy as many of that item as I can get for free. WHY? Because even if I don’t use it I always know someone that does.

Example: Reese’s Candy bars 90 candy bars from Target free. Everybody loves candy!

General Mills Cereal: 1.00 coupon/they are .99 at Target



Coupon Lingo

B2GO- Buy two get one free BOGO

CRT- cash register tape aka receipt

ECB- Extra Care Bucks- the store credit that prints on receipts from CVS

IVC- Instant Value Coupon from Walgreens

MF Q - Manufacturer's coupon

OOP- Out of pocket - The amount of money you spend

Peelies- the coupon found on the package

Q - Coupon

Rain Check- when a store is out of a sale item get a rain check so you can still take advantage of the sale price when the item comes in
RR- Register Reward - Walgreens form of a Catalina

Stockpile- multiples of the same item

UPC- bar code of an item

Blinkies - Coupons that are spit out of those automatic boxes in the aisles at the grocery store. eQ - Coupons that are loaded on your store card (like Kroger). Usually through Cellfire, eShortcuts and P & G.

CVS

Tip #1
If you don't have a CVS card, stop by your local store, and fill out an application. You will get your card right away. I also recommend picking up the weekly ad, and the Extra Value Book ( a booklet that lists all of the EBC deals for the month). Normally, all of these items are located together in a centrally, easy to see location. However, if you can't find it, just ask a cashier, and they will show you where it is. After receiving these items, you will need to scan the ad, and booklet for "Free after ECB'S" offers. If these are items you or someone else in your family may use, then this is a great place to start!

Tip #2
I highly recommend shopping as early in the week, or month as possible. The deal products sell out very fast!

Tip #3
Start Simple. Start by only purchasing a couple products at a time. Once you learn the CVS game, you'll then be able to attempt the more complicated deals.

Tip #4
Only shop at CVS for the deals that are listed on this blog,
other websites or blogs, or from the CVS weekly ad. As soon as you start buying items NOT on sale, you will start spending quite a lot. You will still need to do bargain shopping at other stores as well.

Tip #5
In order to play the CVS game, I've found that usually every week, I'll buy at least one thing (that produces ecb's) which we might not need, or use. However, I know that I can use these items to donate, giveaway to friends, or family, or sell at a yard sale. My goal is to earn as many ecb's as possible, pay as little out of my pocket as possible, and leave CVS with bags full of products. Even though I might buy something that we don't necessarily need, I know that in return, I will receive ECB's, that I can then use to purchase the things that we do need, or want, with only paying very little out of pocket. However, you need to remember to primarily only buy what you will use & work on your stockpile.

Tip #6
Always make a plan before shopping at CVS. Every week I always write a list, calculate how much money I am going to pay out of pocket, then I'll gather my coupons, and paperclip them to my list. When you get to CVS, stick to your list, and don't buy anything else (unless of course it's free, a great deal you missed before, or something marked way down on clearance). If you just walk into CVS unprepared 3 things could happen, #1 you'll spend too much money, or #2 a deal you thought was good, turned out not to be, or #3 you'll be there forever trying to calculate everything! Trust me, the more organized you are the smoother it will go!

Tip #7
This is VERY Important! Always, give the cashier your CVS card first! Your ecb's will not print off if you don't give her the CVS card! After the cashier scans all of your items, then give her your special CVS coupons (if you have one).For example: if you have a coupon for $3 off any $15 purchase, or a coupon for $4 off any $20 purchase. Next, hand the cashier your manufacturer coupons. It is very important to give the cvs coupon before manufacturer coupons, because the price may be lower than $15 after your manufacturer coupons. Finally, pay with any ecbs you want to use, then you'll pay the actual out of pocket amount. If you just hand over the whole stack at once, things could get confused, and a good deal could possibly turn bad. So please remember this tip when shopping at CVS!

Tip #8
The Cvs goal is to roll over ECBS again, and again. The first time you do a transaction, you will need to pay money. But if learn to grow your ECB'S, then your next transaction will cost you very little. How do you grow your ecb's? The easiest way is to stack manufacturer coupons with free after ecb deals, to stack manufacturer coupons with any ecb deal, or to purchase any free after ecb deals.

Tip #9
I have learned a lot from reading at Money Saving Mom. Head on over there to check out her CVS deals as well!

Tip #10
Have fun with CVSing, Good Luck, and "Happy CVSing!"




EXAMPLE:

Colgate Toothpaste 2.49 limit 2
Get 2.00 EBC’s

Total cost of toothpaste 4.98
Use 2 - 1.00 off Manufacture coupon -2.00

Actual out of pocket (OOP) 2.98
EBC’s earned 4.00
You are actually now 1.98 ahead
Walgreen’s


Register Rewards- These are very similar to CVS's "ECBS." Basically, a register reward is a special coupon that prints out from a separate machine, (like a Catalina) when you buy -X- amount of products. For example, say if you buy a bottle of Advil, then you'll get a $1 register reward. Register rewards can be used just like a manufacturer coupon, or like paying cash

Unlike CVS register rewards do not roll over. Which means you can’t buy the item then turn around and buy another one and get the Register reward for it. You have to use your register reward for another item that is on sale that week or you can save your rewards for the following week and come out paying nothing.

However, I don’t tend to use Register Rewards much. What I have found with Walgreen’s is if you go into their store. Start with the first aisle and look for the tags that say clearance. These don’t mean that the item is out of date or soon to be out of date. This means they are clearing the shelf either not having them anymore or they have a over stock of the item.

A recent visit Tiffany and I got 8 33.8 oz bottles of Scope. They were clearanced at 2.49. I had 2.50 off 1 manufacturer coupon. So we paid 0 for all 8 of them. That’s stockpiling


KROGER

Kroger is one of the stores that I know will actually give you your savings back in money. I recently went in with 16 coupons for 16 packs of Smithfield Bacon.

Total: 79.84
Kroger Plus card savings: -32.00
16 coupons -48.00
Kroger coupon -3.50
They gave me back -38 CENTS

Getting Started:
I'm sure that most of you out there already have a Kroger's Plus card! However, if you don't have one yet, the first thing that you need to do is to apply for one! Go to the Customer Service desk at your local Kroger store & ask them how to get one! There are several benefits of having a Kroger Plus card!
*Get $.10 off per gallon of gasoline, for every $100 in groceries that you buy. (Points program)
*You can only get the sale price on items, with a Kroger Plus card!


Coupons Tips for Kroger:

*The first thing that I wanted to share with you is that Kroger has a program called Electronic coupons! E-coupons are coupons that you don't have to clip. All that you need to do is load the coupons that you want onto your Kroger Plus card! When the Kroger Plus card is scanned, the coupon automatically comes off! The best thing about E-coupons is that you can also still use a paper manufacturer coupon for the item as well, for even more savings!
For example only (not a "real" deal) say Tide laundry soap is on sale.
You load the $1 off e-coupon, and use a $1/1 MQ. So you would then get $2 off instead of just $1! It's pretty easy! There are 2 places that you can get e-coupons for Kroger

http://www.softcoin.com/Sites/PG_eSAVER/Page/HomePage/


http://shortcuts.com/


*A Catalina is a coupon that prints out from a separate machine, next to the cash register! On several occasions, Kroger will run a deal, such as buy product A, and get a Catalina coupon for $4 off your next order! Sometimes you are able to do this deal over & over again, and pay very little out of pocket!

*Kroger also runs promos pretty often, when you buy 15 products, or $10 ect. then get $5 off your order automatically at checkout! These sometimes can be very good deals, when you buy the participating products & use coupons!
Remember Kroger doubles coupons up to 1.00

Say you have a .40 cent coupon it would be worth .80 at Kroger
If you had a .55 coupon it would be worth 1.00

Even if they say Do Not Double. Kroger will double them

My local Kroger store also accepts Internet Printable coupons & they work the same way as a regular manufacturer coupon!

*During a Buy one get one free sale, you should be able to use 2 coupons-one for each item to maximize your savings. But, please keep in mind that different stores coupon policies could vary!
*During a sale like 10 for $10 or 2 for $5 (ect.) You do not have to buy 10 products (ect.) you would just get each item for $1 ea. (ect.)

*Tip--Always look through your Kroger Catalina coupons before shopping. And remember to grab your Catalina coupons that print out. And keep your eyes open for good Catalina coupons that someone else has left behind! I have found free coupons for free products, that other people have left behind!

*Kroger’s also mails out a mailer on a regular basis that has Kroger coupons in it! So make sure that your mailing address that is attached to your Kroger Plus card is correct, so that you can receive these valuable coupons!

Rain Checks If any item you were planning on purchasing is out of stock, don't forget to ask for a rain check, so that you can still get the good deal when the item is back in stock!
Earn $ while reusing bags at Kroger! Have you ever noticed the big brown bin at the entrance to Kroger? It is for recycling your plastic bags! So, never throw away those extra plastic bags! Just drop them off in the bin, on your way into Kroger! I always reuse my plastic grocery bags at Kroger! Why? Because for every bag that you reuse at Kroger, you get 5 gas points. Most of you are probably saying, 5 gas points--big deal. Well this is my theory-- every time that I shop at Kroger (at least once a week) I use at least 10-12 bags. If I use 12 bags every week, that is an additional 60 gas points. And in my family-every penny counts! Because eventually it adds up. 60 points times 52 weeks (1 year) equals about 3120 gas points a year. And that is free money in my pocket, just for reusing plastic bags & helping the environment! When I unpack my groceries every week, I put all the bags together into one bag & then I put them right back out in my car, so that the next time that I go to Kroger, I won't forget them.

TARGET

I used to think I couldn’t live without going to Wal-Mart. Now I use Wal-Mart for only free stuff or when I need a bakery item. Or of course when I can get it for free or almost free.

Target has became by favorite store. Why? Because I can walk out of Target with a ton of stuff and have only paid the sale tax’s on it.

The thing with Target is if you get a good clerk she will ring everything up at once. If you get one that is going to follow the rules to a T then you will stand there why she rings up one thing at a time. Why because it says one transaction per coupon on the Target coupons and she takes that to mean she can only do one at a time. I personally don’t mind standing there for free money. But that’s a call you will have to make.

Target has a coupon generator. You can find it here:

http://www.afullcup.com/target-coupon-generator/?referrerid=174726affid=154:10


Combine these with manufacturer coupons and you will walk away with a lot of free stuff!

Remember: Use all the coupons you can for each item. If your in a hurry don't go couponing. You may have to wait to get checked out. Happy couponing

CVS Deals for the week of Sept. 6




Sunday, Monday and Tuesday ONLY:

Neutrogena Cosmetics – B1G1 Free
Use $1/1 coupon from the 7/26 RP (exp 9/6)
Use $2/1 coupon from the 7/26 RP (exp 9/6)
Use $3/1 coupon from the August All You magazine
Prices varies after coupons (remember to use TWO coupons!)

Buy Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner or Sytler @ $2.99, Get $2.00 in ECBs
99¢ each after ECBs

Coppertone NutraShield Sun Care (excluding sticks) - $6.99
Use $5/1 printable coupon
$1.99 after coupon

All week deals:

Buy LifeLock DVD Starter Kit @ $2.99, Get $2.99 in ECBs (Limit 1)
FREE after ECBs

Buy Schick Slim Triple ST3 Disposable Razors @ $6.99, Get $4 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/16 SS
Pay $3.99 out of pocket
Get back $4 in ECBs
FREE after coupon and ECBs!

Mom's best naturals quick oats - $1 (not advertised)
Use 75¢/1 printable coupon
25¢ each after coupon (Thanks, Money Saving Mom!)

Buy Scope Outlast 750 ml or Crest w/ Scope Outlast Toothpaste @ $3.49, Get $2.50 in ECBs (Limit 2)
Use 50¢/1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G
Pay $2.99 out of pocket
Get back $2.50 in ECBs
49¢ after coupon and ECBs

Buy $10 worth of Dove Chocolate, Get $5 in ECBs (Limit 1)

Best scenario:
Buy THREE Dove Silky Smooth bags @ $3.50 each
Use THREE $1/1 coupons from the 8/16 RP
Pay $7.50 out of pocket
Get back $5 in ECBs
83¢ each after coupons and ECBs

Buy Revlon, Nailine or Fing’rs Artificial Nails @ $3.89, Get $3 in ECBs (Limit 1)
89¢ each after ECBs

Schick Quattro for Women Razor 1 ct or Cartridges 4-8 ct – Buy 1 @ $9.99, Get 1 FREE
Use TWO $4/1 coupons from the 8/23 SS
Or use $4/1 coupon from the August All You Magazine
98¢ each after coupons

Buy Covergirl Clean Liquid Foundation or Pressed Powder @ $4.99, Get $2 in ECBs (Limit 1)
(And buy another face product if you have the FREE face product coupon below)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 8/30 P&G
AND use FREE Covergirl Face Product when you buy any Covergirl Foundation coupon from the 8/30 P&G
Pay $3.99 out of pocket
Get back $2 in ECBs
98¢ each wyb foundation and another face product after coupons and ECBs

Osteo Bi-Flex – Buy 1 @ $15.99, Get 1 FREE
Use TWO $6/1 coupons from the 8/2 RP
$1.98 each after coupon

Buy TWO Kellogg’s Special K Protein Shake 4 pack @ $6 each, Get $4 in ECBs (Limit 1)
Use TWO $1/1 printable coupons
Pay $10 out of pocket
Get back $4 in ECBs
$3 each after coupons and ECBs

Huggies Diapers or Pull Ups Jumbo pk - $8.97
Use $1.50/1 printable coupon
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from the 8/16 SS
Use $2/1 Pull-Ups printable coupon
Or use $2/1 Pull-Ups coupon from the 8/16 SS
$6.97 - $7.47 after coupon