to see what great offers are currently available.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Amazon Has Coupons!
Did you know that Amazon has coupons? I had no idea until I saw a reference to them on another blog today, but they do! And sometimes those coupons mean really good deals. You can check out Amazon's Coupon Page here to see what great offers are currently available.
to see what great offers are currently available.
Free Sample: Texas Pete Hot Sauce
How to Get the Sunday Coupon Inserts If Not In Your Sunday Paper
For some reason, not all areas get the Sunday Coupon Inserts as part of their Sunday paper. Evidently, there are different contracts each paper has with the insert providers, so your paper may only carry inserts from one or two or none of the three insert providers (SmartSource, Redplum, and Proctor & Gamble). Not to worry, if you are one of the unlucky ones, there are other ways to get your inserts.
By Mail: In some areas these inserts are mailed out to your home instead of included in the Sunday paper. Personally, I think this is a nice perk as it would save you a bit of money. If you have a PO Box it's even better because you can often find extra copies that have been left behind by other box holders who don't want them.
If the inserts are not included in your Sunday paper and are not delivered to you automatically, you can sign up to have them delivered at the provider's websites. To see if Redplum is included in your local newspaper and where to find it, click here. You can also sign up to receive the RedPlum Mail Package here.
If your area does deliver the inserts via regular mail, you may want to stop by the post office the day after they are delivered to see if they have any extras. You can also check around the PO box area for those left behind by others.
By a Different Paper: If you live near a larger city, you may want to pick up that paper instead of your local paper, as it's more likely to have more inserts.
Extra Sources: Some areas may have other local freebie papers that include copies of certain inserts. For instance, in my area there is a small paper geared towards military and government contractors, called "The Redstone Rocket" which usually includes the weekly SmartSource insert.
Ask Friends & Neighbors: If your area does include the coupon inserts but you don't want to pay for the paper, ask your friends and neighbors if you can have their inserts. Most of them probably don't use them and would be happy to save them for you, rather than throwing them away.
By Mail: In some areas these inserts are mailed out to your home instead of included in the Sunday paper. Personally, I think this is a nice perk as it would save you a bit of money. If you have a PO Box it's even better because you can often find extra copies that have been left behind by other box holders who don't want them.
If the inserts are not included in your Sunday paper and are not delivered to you automatically, you can sign up to have them delivered at the provider's websites. To see if Redplum is included in your local newspaper and where to find it, click here. You can also sign up to receive the RedPlum Mail Package here.
If your area does deliver the inserts via regular mail, you may want to stop by the post office the day after they are delivered to see if they have any extras. You can also check around the PO box area for those left behind by others.
By a Different Paper: If you live near a larger city, you may want to pick up that paper instead of your local paper, as it's more likely to have more inserts.
Extra Sources: Some areas may have other local freebie papers that include copies of certain inserts. For instance, in my area there is a small paper geared towards military and government contractors, called "The Redstone Rocket" which usually includes the weekly SmartSource insert.
Ask Friends & Neighbors: If your area does include the coupon inserts but you don't want to pay for the paper, ask your friends and neighbors if you can have their inserts. Most of them probably don't use them and would be happy to save them for you, rather than throwing them away.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Coupon Lingo
BOGO, $1/2, Blinkies...What does it all mean? When you are reading here at Money Saving Mode/Dual Income Need Coupons or are other places online, you might see an acronym that you aren't familiar with. This list is here to help you decipher the couponing lingo.
$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
2/$1, 3/$2: Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
Blinkie – SmartSource machine with a red blinking light on it. Coupons from those machines are referred to as ‘Blinkies’
BOGO: Buy One, Get One
Catalina/CAT: Catalina coupon machines located at register, dispense long receipt-like coupons that may be used on a future purchase. Catalinas, refer to the coupons themselves which may be manufacturer or store coupons. Some Catalina coupons are advertised and some are generated based on consumer behavior.
Coupon: a note from a store or manufacturer that entitles shopper to a discount on specific product. Coupons may be clipped form the newspaper, printed from the internet
or even downloaded to your store loyalty card.
Couponing: [koo-pon-ing, Kyoo-] (v.) the practice of redeeming discount coupons in order to save money.
Couponer: [koo-pon-er, kyoo-] (n.) A person who collects and saves coupons to redeem them on products, such as groceries.
DND: Do not double
Double Coupon - Value of the coupon can be doubled. For example, if you had a coupon for dog food for .50 cents off, the coupon would be redeemed for $1.00 off or double of face value of the coupon. (Kroger Delta doubles up so $0.60!)
ECB: Extra Care Buck CVS pharmacy program; now renamed Extra Bucks.
E-Coupons: Electronic coupons may be downloaded onto your store loyalty card or cell phone. Download from your PC or go mobile and download to your loyalty card through your cell phone. Grocery coupons must be downloaded to your loyalty card and will be deducted automatically when you swipe your card at checkout. E-coupons may be downloaded to your cell-phone for other retail items such as movie rentals. Download a coupon using the mobile ap and show your discount code to your cashier.
Extra Bucks: CVS rewards program, formerly called ECBs. Extra Bucks print according to the store‟s weekly or monthly advertised deals. When you make a qualifying purchase, you receive the coordinating Extra Bucks value as advertised. Extra Bucks are similar to catalinas or register rewards, but they print directly onto the bottom of your receipt.
ETS: Excludes trial size
Exp.: Expires
Inserts: Coupons found in the Sunday paper
IP: Internet Printable coupons may be printed right from your home computer. Usually limited to 2 prints per computer, download quick and safe printing software to be able to print securely from home.
IVC: Instant Value Coupon. Walgreens store coupon, found in Walgreens Easy Saver Catalog and on in store tearpads. IVCs may be stacked with a manufacturer coupon.
MIR: Mail in Rebate, refers to rebates which must be submitted by mail. These are the traditional rebates that require you to mail in both your receipt and proof of purchase in the form of UPC barcodes. Manufacturer: The company who produces the brand items: Dove soap manufacturer, Pace Salsa manufacturer, etc.
MFR: abbreviation for manufacturer
Manufacturer Coupon: A coupon created by the manufacturer, or by a marketing company on the manufacturer‟s behalf. Manufacturer offers a discount to shoppers in order to entice them to buy their product. When a coupon is redeemed the manufacturer reimburses the store for the entire value of the coupon, plus a handling fee, aprox $0.08.
OOP: Out-of-Pocket; refers to the amount of money you will pay a store to make your purchase. Does not include and after-purchase savings, coupons or rebates.
OYNO = On Your Next Order
Peelie: Adhesive manufacturer coupons found on products in the store. Peelies are often good on a wider selection of products than the one it is stuck to. Be sure to read the fine print on the peelie to discover if the coupon may be used on a smaller size or different variety of the same product, to allow you to maximize savings.
PG or P&G = Proctor & Gamble Insert
PSA: Prices starting at
Q: Abbreviation for coupon
Raincheck: A Rain Check is a written slip that you can request from a store when a sale item is out of stock. When the store restocks the item, after the sale period is over, a rain check entitles you to purchase for the previous sale price. Store may include an expiration date as well as a quantity limit on your rain check. Rain checks are usually issued at the customer service desk.
Rebate: A rebate is a refund of part or all of the amount paid. Rebates are sponsored by a store or a manufacturer. Either clip and mail UPC barcodes or enter receipt proof of purchase online, then wait for your rebate check in the mail.
RP: Red Plum Insert
RR: Register Rewards. Walgreens drugstore rewards program, and version of the catalina coupon. Look for the same machines located at register, dispensing long receipt-like coupons that may be used on a future purchase.
SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid Drugstore monthly rebate program. Each month pick up your rebate booklet to see hundreds of dollars in possible rebate savings. Shop with coupons, save your receipts and enter quick information online. The SCR system stores all your rebates and totals them each month. Request your monthly check be mailed to you and cash it like any other check!
SS: Smart Source Insert
Stacking: Stacking may refer to using any two promotions together. When a coupon coincides with a promotion, we say “stack the coupon with the sale or promotion”.
Stacking Coupons: Stacking coupons refers to using both a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on one product. Nearly all stores will allow you to “stack”. Only one manufacturer coupon may be used per item.
Stockpile (v.): to buy many items at a time in order to build your stockpile.
Stockpile (n.): a food storage or stash of food and non-food items. Buy items when they‟re on sale and you have a coupon. Buy products before you need them and build up a stockpile of food and toiletries. When you run out of an item, shop from your stockpile.
Store Coupon: A coupon created by the store to entice you to buy a certain product at their store. Stores receive no reimbursement from store coupons. Store coupons may be found in the weekly ad, printed online or downloaded as e-coupons.
Store Loyalty Card: A free card which you present at checkout to receive additional savings. Fill out a short application to receive a loyalty card at your local grocer. If you don‟t want to carry the card, the cashier can look up your preferred card by entering your ten digit phone number.
Transaction: a transaction refers to your entire purchase, especially the payment you make for that purchase. If I buy 30 items and then pay the cashier, I just made one transaction.
Tear Pad: A pad of manufacturer coupons found near product on shopping aisles. Tear pad manufacturer coupons may be used at any store, not just the one where you found the coupon.
WAGS: Abbreviation for Walgreens Drugstore
UPC: Universal Product Code, barcode on the product
WYB - When You Buy
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary - This is often seen in a couponers post on a forum and it means that depending on your store's policies, the deal posted may or may not work.
$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
2/$1, 3/$2: Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
Blinkie – SmartSource machine with a red blinking light on it. Coupons from those machines are referred to as ‘Blinkies’
BOGO: Buy One, Get One
Catalina/CAT: Catalina coupon machines located at register, dispense long receipt-like coupons that may be used on a future purchase. Catalinas, refer to the coupons themselves which may be manufacturer or store coupons. Some Catalina coupons are advertised and some are generated based on consumer behavior.
Coupon: a note from a store or manufacturer that entitles shopper to a discount on specific product. Coupons may be clipped form the newspaper, printed from the internet
or even downloaded to your store loyalty card.
Couponing: [koo-pon-ing, Kyoo-] (v.) the practice of redeeming discount coupons in order to save money.
Couponer: [koo-pon-er, kyoo-] (n.) A person who collects and saves coupons to redeem them on products, such as groceries.
DND: Do not double
Double Coupon - Value of the coupon can be doubled. For example, if you had a coupon for dog food for .50 cents off, the coupon would be redeemed for $1.00 off or double of face value of the coupon. (Kroger Delta doubles up so $0.60!)
ECB: Extra Care Buck CVS pharmacy program; now renamed Extra Bucks.
E-Coupons: Electronic coupons may be downloaded onto your store loyalty card or cell phone. Download from your PC or go mobile and download to your loyalty card through your cell phone. Grocery coupons must be downloaded to your loyalty card and will be deducted automatically when you swipe your card at checkout. E-coupons may be downloaded to your cell-phone for other retail items such as movie rentals. Download a coupon using the mobile ap and show your discount code to your cashier.
Extra Bucks: CVS rewards program, formerly called ECBs. Extra Bucks print according to the store‟s weekly or monthly advertised deals. When you make a qualifying purchase, you receive the coordinating Extra Bucks value as advertised. Extra Bucks are similar to catalinas or register rewards, but they print directly onto the bottom of your receipt.
ETS: Excludes trial size
Exp.: Expires
Inserts: Coupons found in the Sunday paper
IP: Internet Printable coupons may be printed right from your home computer. Usually limited to 2 prints per computer, download quick and safe printing software to be able to print securely from home.
IVC: Instant Value Coupon. Walgreens store coupon, found in Walgreens Easy Saver Catalog and on in store tearpads. IVCs may be stacked with a manufacturer coupon.
MIR: Mail in Rebate, refers to rebates which must be submitted by mail. These are the traditional rebates that require you to mail in both your receipt and proof of purchase in the form of UPC barcodes. Manufacturer: The company who produces the brand items: Dove soap manufacturer, Pace Salsa manufacturer, etc.
MFR: abbreviation for manufacturer
Manufacturer Coupon: A coupon created by the manufacturer, or by a marketing company on the manufacturer‟s behalf. Manufacturer offers a discount to shoppers in order to entice them to buy their product. When a coupon is redeemed the manufacturer reimburses the store for the entire value of the coupon, plus a handling fee, aprox $0.08.
OOP: Out-of-Pocket; refers to the amount of money you will pay a store to make your purchase. Does not include and after-purchase savings, coupons or rebates.
OYNO = On Your Next Order
Peelie: Adhesive manufacturer coupons found on products in the store. Peelies are often good on a wider selection of products than the one it is stuck to. Be sure to read the fine print on the peelie to discover if the coupon may be used on a smaller size or different variety of the same product, to allow you to maximize savings.
PG or P&G = Proctor & Gamble Insert
PSA: Prices starting at
Q: Abbreviation for coupon
Raincheck: A Rain Check is a written slip that you can request from a store when a sale item is out of stock. When the store restocks the item, after the sale period is over, a rain check entitles you to purchase for the previous sale price. Store may include an expiration date as well as a quantity limit on your rain check. Rain checks are usually issued at the customer service desk.
Rebate: A rebate is a refund of part or all of the amount paid. Rebates are sponsored by a store or a manufacturer. Either clip and mail UPC barcodes or enter receipt proof of purchase online, then wait for your rebate check in the mail.
RP: Red Plum Insert
RR: Register Rewards. Walgreens drugstore rewards program, and version of the catalina coupon. Look for the same machines located at register, dispensing long receipt-like coupons that may be used on a future purchase.
SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid Drugstore monthly rebate program. Each month pick up your rebate booklet to see hundreds of dollars in possible rebate savings. Shop with coupons, save your receipts and enter quick information online. The SCR system stores all your rebates and totals them each month. Request your monthly check be mailed to you and cash it like any other check!
SS: Smart Source Insert
Stacking: Stacking may refer to using any two promotions together. When a coupon coincides with a promotion, we say “stack the coupon with the sale or promotion”.
Stacking Coupons: Stacking coupons refers to using both a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on one product. Nearly all stores will allow you to “stack”. Only one manufacturer coupon may be used per item.
Stockpile (v.): to buy many items at a time in order to build your stockpile.
Stockpile (n.): a food storage or stash of food and non-food items. Buy items when they‟re on sale and you have a coupon. Buy products before you need them and build up a stockpile of food and toiletries. When you run out of an item, shop from your stockpile.
Store Coupon: A coupon created by the store to entice you to buy a certain product at their store. Stores receive no reimbursement from store coupons. Store coupons may be found in the weekly ad, printed online or downloaded as e-coupons.
Store Loyalty Card: A free card which you present at checkout to receive additional savings. Fill out a short application to receive a loyalty card at your local grocer. If you don‟t want to carry the card, the cashier can look up your preferred card by entering your ten digit phone number.
Transaction: a transaction refers to your entire purchase, especially the payment you make for that purchase. If I buy 30 items and then pay the cashier, I just made one transaction.
Tear Pad: A pad of manufacturer coupons found near product on shopping aisles. Tear pad manufacturer coupons may be used at any store, not just the one where you found the coupon.
WAGS: Abbreviation for Walgreens Drugstore
UPC: Universal Product Code, barcode on the product
WYB - When You Buy
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary - This is often seen in a couponers post on a forum and it means that depending on your store's policies, the deal posted may or may not work.
Baby Steps Towards Making a Stockpile.
I read about a sweet deal on Free Starburst Easter Eggs from Walgreens over at Money Saving Mom and I had to go and see if I could make this deal work for me too!
I headed to Kroger next and scored another GREAT deal! This week (our sale week is from Wednesday-Tuesday) the Krogers in my area were running 2 great deals that I had gotten coupons for. Suave Deodorant was $0.88 each and Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables were $1.00 each.
I ended up with 9 bags of Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables and 10 Suave Deodorants for #6.98 OOP!
One thing I did was to confirm what my local Kroger's coupon policy was. (Kroger Delta Region Coupon Policy, link from My Memphis Mommy) They did confirm that I could only use "up to Eight (8) coupons will be "Doubled" per Identical or "like" item per shopping visit. Any additional manufacturer coupons for that "like" item will be redeemed at face value." I had 10 coupons for the deodorant, so I knew that I would be doing 2 transactions.
Transaction #1
(2) Suave Deodorant @ $0.88 each
Used (2) - $0.50/1 Suave Deodorant Product, exp. 4-17-11 (RP 03/20/11) (My Kroger doubles!)
Total for transaction #1 - $0.07
Transaction #2
(8) Suave Deodorant @$0.88 each
Used (8) - $0.50/1 Suave Deodorant Product, (RP 03/20/11) (exp. 4-17-11)
(9) Bags of Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables @ $1.00 each
Used (3) -$1/3 Birdseye Steamfresh (RP 3/6/2011) (exp 4/30/2011)
Total for Transaction #2 - $6.91
Little by little, I'm starting to develop a stockpile of things that my family uses. I might have to make more room if I keep getting these deals!
I ended up doing this in 2 transactions since the scenario only talked about doing 2 eggs, but I had 2 printable coupons, and I didn't want to "do it wrong."
I bought 2 Starburst Easter Candy Eggs for $0.75 each. I then used a printable coupon for $0.50/2 Skittles/Starburst coupon. I stacked it with the $0.50/1 Skittles/Starburst Easter coupon from the Walgreens coupon booklet that came off twice since I was buying 2. My total OOP for this transaction was $0.11. So I did it again. Total for 4 Easter Candy eggs - $0.22!!
I ended up with 9 bags of Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables and 10 Suave Deodorants for #6.98 OOP!
One thing I did was to confirm what my local Kroger's coupon policy was. (Kroger Delta Region Coupon Policy, link from My Memphis Mommy) They did confirm that I could only use "up to Eight (8) coupons will be "Doubled" per Identical or "like" item per shopping visit. Any additional manufacturer coupons for that "like" item will be redeemed at face value." I had 10 coupons for the deodorant, so I knew that I would be doing 2 transactions.
Transaction #1
(2) Suave Deodorant @ $0.88 each
Used (2) - $0.50/1 Suave Deodorant Product, exp. 4-17-11 (RP 03/20/11) (My Kroger doubles!)
Total for transaction #1 - $0.07
Transaction #2
(8) Suave Deodorant @$0.88 each
Used (8) - $0.50/1 Suave Deodorant Product, (RP 03/20/11) (exp. 4-17-11)
(9) Bags of Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables @ $1.00 each
Used (3) -$1/3 Birdseye Steamfresh (RP 3/6/2011) (exp 4/30/2011)
Total for Transaction #2 - $6.91
Little by little, I'm starting to develop a stockpile of things that my family uses. I might have to make more room if I keep getting these deals!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
4/17 Sunday Coupons
There are 4 inserts in today's paper: 2 Smart Source & 2 Redplum. These are the coupons that appeared in the 4/17 Huntsville Times (I finally got a home delivery subscription)
SmartSource 1 (green)
SmartSource 1 (green)
- $7 Off Allegra
- Save $.55 on any ONE package of Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Popping Corn Pop Up Bowl
- Save $.75 on any 1 Exedrin 20ct or larger
- Save $1.50 on any 1 Execrin 80ct or larger
- $1 Off on any 1 Benefiber product
- $2 Off on any Benefiber Plus Heart Health product
- Save $1 on any Gas-X product
- Save $1 on any Gas-X Prevention product
- Save $1 on any Maalox Product
- Save $2.50 on any two (2) Maalox products
- Save $3 on any Prevacid 24HR product
- Save $1 off any Greased Lightning cleaning product
- Save $1 on One package of Purina Beneful Snackin Slice, any size
- Save $1 on any 1 package of U by Kotex pads
- Save $1 on any 1 package of U by Kotex liners
- Save $1 on any 1 package of U by Kotex tampons
- $1 Off any OUT! Pet Care training pad
- $.75 off any OUT! Pet Care Product
- Save $.50 on any ONE Sister Schubert product
- Save $2 on Bio-Oil 2fl oz or 4.2fl oz
- Save $2 on any One package of GoodNites Underwear (jumbo pack or larger)
- Save $2 on any Keri Lotion
- Save $1 on any One Bufferin 130 ct product
- Save $3 on any Zaditor
- Save $2 on any 1 package of Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants
- Save $1 on any 1 Huggies Little Swimmers Sun Care product
- Save $1.50 on any 1 package of PULL-UPS Training pants (jumbo pack or larger)
- $1 Off on any Doans
- $1.50 Off on any Ascriptin
- $1.50 Off on any Myoflex
- $1.50 Off on any Mineral Ice
- Free Trial of Dailies AquaComfort Plus
- Various Honey Baked Ham coupons
- $1 Off Rimmel Day 2 Night Mascara or any Rimmel product
- Save $1 on Any 2 King's Hawaian products
- $1 Off any One size or pack of Pedigree Jumbone treats for dogs
- $1 Off One any size of Pedigree Marrobone treats for dogs
- Save $1 on any Sundown vitamin or supplement
- Save $6 on any Osteo Bi-Flex
- Save $1 on any 1 Degree Men Adrenaline Series Anti-Perspirant or Deo
- Save $1 on any One Degree for Women premium anti-perspirant & deo or body mist
- Save $1 on any 2 Degree men or Women anti-perspiration & deodorant product
- Save $.40 on any 1 Shedd's Spread Country Crock Spread
- Save $.60 on any 2 Lipton Recipe Secrets products
- Save $.50 on any 2 Knorr Recipe/Sauce/Gravy Mix products
- Save $.75 on any 1 Bertolli pasta sauce
- Save $.50 on 3 boxes or 1 multi-pack of Scotties facial tissues
- Save $4 on Zyrtec 24ct or larger
- $1 Off on 1 Iams ProActive Health dry dog or cat food
- $1 Off 1 Iams Premium Protection dry dog or cat food
- $1 Off 1 Iams Healthy Naturals dry dog or cat food
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free Iams canned dog or cat food
- $.25 Off One Gain detergent
- $.25 Off One Gain fabric softener or sheets
- $1 Off One Febreeze product with Gain
- $3 Off One Natural Instincts hair color
- $3 Off 1 Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser
- Save $3 on any Nivea Body Wash
- Save $2 on any Nivea Face Care product
- Save $3 on any Nivea Body Wash for Women
- Save $2 on any Nivea Express Hydration Lotion or Gel
- Save $1 on any Nivea body lotion
- Buy 1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo GET ONE Head & Shoulders 13.5oz Conditioner FREE
- Save $.50 on any J&J bay or Johnson's Natural product
- Save $.75 on any Desitin product
- Save $.50 on 1 NEOSPORIN product OR One Band-Aid adhesive product
- Save $.150 on the purchase of 1 NEOSPORIN product AND 1 Band-Aid product
- Save $.75 on 1 box Cinnamon Burst Cheerios cereal
- Save $.50 on 1 box select General Mills cereals
- Save $.75 on 3 Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna helpers
- Save $.50 on any flavor Fiber One Yogurt multipack
- Save $.75 on 1 box any flavor/variety Nature Valley Granola Thins
- Save $.40 when you buy any variety 19oz-24oz only Green Giant Frozen Bagged Veggies
- Save $.60 on 2 cups any flavor Yoplait Greek Yogurt
- Save $.40 on 2 Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls
- Save $.40 on 2 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- Save $.40 on 2 Pillsbury Italian meal breads
- Save $.40 on 3 refrigerated Pillsbury Grands biscuits
- Save $.75 on 2 Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt or Yoplait Trix multipack yogurt
- Save $1 on 5 Totino's party pizza
- Save $.40 on 2 packages Totino's pizza rolls
- Save $.50 on 2 Betty Crocker fruit snacks
- Save $2 on any Enfamil or Enfagrow
- Save $1 on Cinnamon Burst Cheerios (Publix Coupon)
- Save $1 on 1 Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy bars or any Fiber One bars (Publix coupon)
- Save $1 on 1 box of Trix or Cocoa Puffs cereal (Publix coupon)
- Buy 1 Pillsburty Sweet Moments bite size brownies Get One Free (Publix coupon)
- Save $3 on any 1 80ct/ 3.8oz or larger Splenda Sweetener product
- Save $1 on any on Splenda Sugar Blend or Splenda brown sugar blend product
- Logan's $3 off food purchase of $10 or more
- Logan's $5 Off Food purchase of $20 or more
- Buy 1, Get 1 Free Entree at Logan's April 24 & 25 only
- $4 Off any 1 AirWick Freshmatic Ultra Starter Kit
- Buy 2 Get 1 Free AirWick Freshmatic Ultra refills
- $4 Off any 1 AirWick Freshmatic Compact Starter Kit
- $1.50 Off 1 Air Wick Freshmatic Compact refill
- Save $3 on any 2 Aveeno Active Natural products
- Save $1 on any Aveeno active natural product
- Save $1 on any Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer
- Save $1 on any Woolite carpet and upholstery product
- Save $2 off any 1 Schick Hydro 5 refill
- Save $2 off any 1 Schick Hydro 3 refill
- Save $.75 off any 1 Schick Hydro Shave Gel
- Save $1 on the purchase of any GE Energy Smart EG Reveal or GE halogen product
- Save $1 on any 1 package of Kraft Big Slice or any Kraft or Cracker Barrel natural slices
- Save $1 on any 2 Scotch-Brite Greener Clean products
- $1 Off 2 Scotch-Brite Bathroom Solutions Cleaning tools
- Save $2 on any Schick Quattro for Women razor or refill
- Save $2 on any Schick Intuition razor or refill
- Save $2 on any Non-Drowsy Children's Claritin
- Save $5 on any Non-Drowsy Claritin
- Save $1 on any 2 Lysol toilet bowl cleaners
- Save $1 on any 1 Lysol disinfectant spray
- Save $1 on any 2 Lysol bathroom cleaners
- Save $1 on any 2 Lysol multi-surface cleaner pourables
- Save $1 on any 2 Lysol all purpose cleaner triggers
- Save $1 on any 2 Lysol disinfecting wipes
- Save $3 on any 1 Lysol No-Touch hand soap system
- $.55 off any one Finish Jet Dry rinse agent
- Save $.55 on One package of Chinet Cut Crystal cups or plates
- B1G1 Free Airwick
- Save $.75 off any 1 Biltmore salad dressing or marinade
- Save $.55 off any 1 Soda pop dessert topper
- Save $ off any Budweiser genuine sauce
- Save $1 off any Vita Herring or Salmon
- Save $.55 on any 1 package of Chinet Casuals plates
- Save $2.50 on 1 Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick topical guard
- Save $3 on 2 Hartz Ultra Guard Flea & Tick topical guard
- Save $1 on any 1 package of TENA Serenity pads & TENA men and Women Underwear
- Save $.50 on one package of 6 White Castle Microwavable Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers
- Save $.75 on any 1 Reynold's Wrap Foil
- Save $4 on one bottle of FocusFactor
- Save $10 on 2 bottles of FocusFactor
- Save $3 on any DenTek Dental Guard
- Save $2 on any shade of Preference
- Save $1 on any L'Oreal Paris skincare product
- Save $2 on any L'Oreal Sublime Mousse or Healthy Look haircolor
- Save $2 on any L'Oreal Paris eye product
- Save $3 on any Visible Lift face product
- Save $2 on any L'Oreal Paris face product
- Save $1 on any EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong shampoo or conditioner
- Save $1 on any EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong treatment
- Save $3 on any 11oz standard size Elnett Satin hairspray
- Save $1 on any L'Oreal Sublime Bronze product
- Save $1.50 on any 1 bag of Kibbles n Bits brand dry dog food 14lbs or larger
- FREE! Canine Carry Outs dog snacks with purchase of any 1 Meaty Bone product
- $1 Off any 1 Marcal Small Steps Twol or bath tissue
- Save $1 on any 1 The GoodLife Recipe food for cats
- Save $.55 on 2 Jimmy Dean Sausage Rolls
- Save $.50 on any 1 Lawry's spice blend
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
A Mistake Into a Money Maker!
So in my last post I talked about having my coupon for a FREE full-size Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product via email for liking the CVS Beauty Club on FaceBook but not being able to find the product I was looking for at the CVS that I originally went to. Wednesday evening, I knew that I would be driving by another CVS on my way to ball practices.
Now that afternoon, My Memphis Mommy posted about a hot deal on Visine at CVS that would end up being free after a printable coupon. This particular coupon didn't have a size restriction, so it would work for the trial size also.
Now in my house, we don't use a ton of Visine, but I knew someone that did - my local sister thats a paramedic. (For the record, I have 3 sisters (1 Local, 1 in Boston and 1 in Georgia) and 1 brother- he's local to me also. I'll talk about all of them from time to time.) So I printed off 4 coupons and took off for practices. I stopped by a different CVS than the first one I went to, and ran in and picked up the following things:
(4) Trial Size Visines - $1.99 each = $7.96
Using (4) printables from Coupons.com for -$2.00 off any size of Visine
(1) 8.5 oz Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Hand Soap - $3.99
Using my CVS coupon valid for a FREE full-size Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product that I got via email, good for up to $3.99
Now here's where I made a mistake. I wasn't watching as the cashier was ringing up my merchandise, so I missed that the Trial Size Visines were ringing up at $2.15, not $1.99 like the tag said. So for this trip my total before coupons was 12.59, not 11.99, like it should have been if I was watching everything being scanned. So my OOP was $1.20, not .60. But the plus side to this was I had earned my very first ECB (Extra Care Buck) for using my Green Bag Tag!
Once I got everyone where they needed to go, I took a look at my receipt and saw the error that was made. At first, I was not going to go back to the store, because hey, what's 60 cents? Then I thought about it, what if every week something rang up wrong to the tune of 60 cents. Over the course of a year, that is $31.20.
So I went back to CVS on my way home. The first clerk wasn't sure what to do, so she called a more senior clerk over to help her out. The Senior Clerk asked if I wanted to re-ring the transaction and they would manually correct the price to the correct price of $1.99 OR I could get a $1 ECB. I chose the ECB of course. So at the end of this trip, with the $1 ECB I got for 4 uses of my Green Bag Tag plus the $1 ECB that I got for the price error on the Visine, I MADE 80 cents! This shopping trip went from being good to being a Money Maker!
Now that afternoon, My Memphis Mommy posted about a hot deal on Visine at CVS that would end up being free after a printable coupon. This particular coupon didn't have a size restriction, so it would work for the trial size also.
Now in my house, we don't use a ton of Visine, but I knew someone that did - my local sister thats a paramedic. (For the record, I have 3 sisters (1 Local, 1 in Boston and 1 in Georgia) and 1 brother- he's local to me also. I'll talk about all of them from time to time.) So I printed off 4 coupons and took off for practices. I stopped by a different CVS than the first one I went to, and ran in and picked up the following things:
(4) Trial Size Visines - $1.99 each = $7.96
Using (4) printables from Coupons.com for -$2.00 off any size of Visine
(1) 8.5 oz Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Hand Soap - $3.99
Using my CVS coupon valid for a FREE full-size Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product that I got via email, good for up to $3.99
Now here's where I made a mistake. I wasn't watching as the cashier was ringing up my merchandise, so I missed that the Trial Size Visines were ringing up at $2.15, not $1.99 like the tag said. So for this trip my total before coupons was 12.59, not 11.99, like it should have been if I was watching everything being scanned. So my OOP was $1.20, not .60. But the plus side to this was I had earned my very first ECB (Extra Care Buck) for using my Green Bag Tag!
Once I got everyone where they needed to go, I took a look at my receipt and saw the error that was made. At first, I was not going to go back to the store, because hey, what's 60 cents? Then I thought about it, what if every week something rang up wrong to the tune of 60 cents. Over the course of a year, that is $31.20.
So I went back to CVS on my way home. The first clerk wasn't sure what to do, so she called a more senior clerk over to help her out. The Senior Clerk asked if I wanted to re-ring the transaction and they would manually correct the price to the correct price of $1.99 OR I could get a $1 ECB. I chose the ECB of course. So at the end of this trip, with the $1 ECB I got for 4 uses of my Green Bag Tag plus the $1 ECB that I got for the price error on the Visine, I MADE 80 cents! This shopping trip went from being good to being a Money Maker!
8 Ways to Get More Coupons
While the newspaper is the first thing we think of as a resource for getting coupons, it's definitely not the only way. Below, I've listed 8 ways (including getting the newspaper) that you can get more coupons.
1. The Newspaper - each week there are coupon inserts in the newspaper. The number of inserts varies from week to week, as do the quality of the coupons. You can get a heads up on what coupons will be in the paper each week from the Sunday Coupon Preview. Checking this list out each week will help you know if it's worth buying more than one copy.
2. Online - manufacturer's are making more and more coupons available online either on their own website or via coupon provider websites. Check the website for your favorite products regularly for new coupons, and check out these websites at least once a week: Coupons.com, Redplum.com, Smartsource.com, & Coupon Network
3. Add Digital Coupons to Your Shopper Card - Stores like Kroger, Safeway, Vons, and others with shopper cards may have coupons available on their website that you can load directly to your shopper card. You can also load coupons to these cards from Cellfire and Shortcuts.com . One caveat on digital coupons, some stores do allow you to stack these with paper coupons, however many do not and often your paper coupon may be a better deal. With this in mind you may want to wait till just before your shopping trip to add any coupons to your card.
4. Contact the Company - Companies love it when you let them know that you enjoy their product and will usually reward you with some nice coupons for your effort. On most manufacturer websites you will find a "contact us" link at the bottom (or top) of the page. Use this to contact the company and let them know you like their product. While you are at it don't be scared to ask if they have any coupons available. They will usually send you coupon via postal mail, and often these coupons will be much higher value than you will find elsewhere (sometimes even free products!).
5. Facebook - "like" the companies you like on Facebook. They often offer special promotions and coupons on Facebook that they don't provide anywhere else.
6. Free Samples - free samples aren't just about getting a trial size of something new. I will often order free samples of products that I already use just because I know it will come with a coupon.
7. Coupon Swaps - You may be able to find coupon swaps locally at your church or community center, but you can definitely find them online. WeUseCoupons.com always has many different ways that you can trade coupons, and often others who are just willing to give you a RAOK (Random Act of Kindness) and pass on some coupons they don't need.
8. Coupon Clippers - There are many people across the internet who are more than happy to sell their time clipping coupons. In return for a small fee you can purchase the exact coupons you need or buy whole inserts. You can find a list of these services under "coupon resources" on WeUseCoupons.com
1. The Newspaper - each week there are coupon inserts in the newspaper. The number of inserts varies from week to week, as do the quality of the coupons. You can get a heads up on what coupons will be in the paper each week from the Sunday Coupon Preview. Checking this list out each week will help you know if it's worth buying more than one copy.
2. Online - manufacturer's are making more and more coupons available online either on their own website or via coupon provider websites. Check the website for your favorite products regularly for new coupons, and check out these websites at least once a week: Coupons.com, Redplum.com, Smartsource.com, & Coupon Network
3. Add Digital Coupons to Your Shopper Card - Stores like Kroger, Safeway, Vons, and others with shopper cards may have coupons available on their website that you can load directly to your shopper card. You can also load coupons to these cards from Cellfire and Shortcuts.com . One caveat on digital coupons, some stores do allow you to stack these with paper coupons, however many do not and often your paper coupon may be a better deal. With this in mind you may want to wait till just before your shopping trip to add any coupons to your card.
4. Contact the Company - Companies love it when you let them know that you enjoy their product and will usually reward you with some nice coupons for your effort. On most manufacturer websites you will find a "contact us" link at the bottom (or top) of the page. Use this to contact the company and let them know you like their product. While you are at it don't be scared to ask if they have any coupons available. They will usually send you coupon via postal mail, and often these coupons will be much higher value than you will find elsewhere (sometimes even free products!).
5. Facebook - "like" the companies you like on Facebook. They often offer special promotions and coupons on Facebook that they don't provide anywhere else.
6. Free Samples - free samples aren't just about getting a trial size of something new. I will often order free samples of products that I already use just because I know it will come with a coupon.
7. Coupon Swaps - You may be able to find coupon swaps locally at your church or community center, but you can definitely find them online. WeUseCoupons.com always has many different ways that you can trade coupons, and often others who are just willing to give you a RAOK (Random Act of Kindness) and pass on some coupons they don't need.
8. Coupon Clippers - There are many people across the internet who are more than happy to sell their time clipping coupons. In return for a small fee you can purchase the exact coupons you need or buy whole inserts. You can find a list of these services under "coupon resources" on WeUseCoupons.com
The Coupon Noob's First CVS (and couponing) Trip
Since I hadn't gotten Sunday's paper but I wanted to see if I could go into a store and make some magic happen like other bloggers did, I chose CVS to be my first place to coupon at. Tuesday night, since I was driving by a CVS anyways, I went in and got my ExtraCare card and a Green Bag Tag. I also grabbed this weeks ad too. (If I would have known that the Green Bag Tags were going to be FREE this coming week, I would have waited. I went home and registered my ExtraCare card online at CVS. There was a promotion that if you liked the CVS Beauty Club on FaceBook you would get a a CVS coupon valid for a FREE full-size Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product via email. (Coupon offer available until 4/15 - coupon expires 4/18) Also, I followed CVS on Twitter for another coupon for a free coupon for any one candy or beverage. (Coupon offer available until 4/14 - coupon expires 4/17)
The other thing I did was to check out what some of the other bloggers shopping scenarios for this sale week. The easiest way to do this is to google CVS scenarios and the sale week you want them for. In my case, I googled "CVS sales scenario 4/10". I wanted to start small and wanted to only be about 10 dollars OOP. (Out of Pocket for the really new couponers.) I chose a scenario from Southern Savers, but modified it a bit. (To see the scenario that I used, scroll towards the bottom of the page and look for Transaction #2.) I used only printable coupons for this trip since at the time, I didn't have access to newspaper coupons.
My Transaction
(1) Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic - $6
Using (1) -$4 off Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra starter kit Printable
(2) Lysol Neutra Air Kit - $12
Using (2) -$4 off Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic starter kit, (sign in) Printable
(1) Lysol Disinfectant Spray, 12.5 oz, $4
Using (1) -$1 off Lysol Disinfecting spray, 12 oz +, (sign in) Printable
(1) 20 oz. Mountain Dew Throwback - $1.59
Using (1) free drink or candy coupon that I had emailed to me for following CVS on Twitter (good for $2.00)
Total Before Coupons - 23.59
Total AFTER Coupons - 10.10 PLUS a $10 ECB back towards my next purchase
Total OOP .10
Not too bad for a total CVS couponing noob. There was one catch though - I had planned on using my CVS coupon valid for a FREE full-size Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product that I had gotten in my email, but I couldn't find that product in the store. The clerk didn't seem to know where it was either because he showed me to the wrong product. I had a couple of days left before the coupon expired and I knew I was going past another CVS that evening so I figured I'd go in there and use it later. All in all, it was a successful trip for me.
The other thing I did was to check out what some of the other bloggers shopping scenarios for this sale week. The easiest way to do this is to google CVS scenarios and the sale week you want them for. In my case, I googled "CVS sales scenario 4/10". I wanted to start small and wanted to only be about 10 dollars OOP. (Out of Pocket for the really new couponers.) I chose a scenario from Southern Savers, but modified it a bit. (To see the scenario that I used, scroll towards the bottom of the page and look for Transaction #2.) I used only printable coupons for this trip since at the time, I didn't have access to newspaper coupons.
My Transaction
(1) Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic - $6
Using (1) -$4 off Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra starter kit Printable
(2) Lysol Neutra Air Kit - $12
Using (2) -$4 off Lysol Neutra Air Freshmatic starter kit, (sign in) Printable
(1) Lysol Disinfectant Spray, 12.5 oz, $4
Using (1) -$1 off Lysol Disinfecting spray, 12 oz +, (sign in) Printable
(1) 20 oz. Mountain Dew Throwback - $1.59
Using (1) free drink or candy coupon that I had emailed to me for following CVS on Twitter (good for $2.00)
Printables Tip - Prints are usually tracked by IP address, however with forms like this they may also track with your email address, so to print more from a different computer and/or you may need multiple email addresses as well.
Total Before Coupons - 23.59
Total AFTER Coupons - 10.10 PLUS a $10 ECB back towards my next purchase
Total OOP .10
Not too bad for a total CVS couponing noob. There was one catch though - I had planned on using my CVS coupon valid for a FREE full-size Essence of Beauty Antibacterial Collection product that I had gotten in my email, but I couldn't find that product in the store. The clerk didn't seem to know where it was either because he showed me to the wrong product. I had a couple of days left before the coupon expired and I knew I was going past another CVS that evening so I figured I'd go in there and use it later. All in all, it was a successful trip for me.
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