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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Doggy Loot Daily Deals Site

DOGGY LOOT
Great daily deals on dog stuff
you get $10 just for signing up


Yesterday's deal was 2 bags of gourmet treats for $11 including shipping
if you were a new customer it was only $1 total (using your $10 sign up credit)

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

New Coupons & Deals

 Family Dollar Coupon
$5 off $25 valid Sat 12/31 only

Staples
FREE eco  bag + 15% off everything you can fit in it
if you are member of their rewards club the deal is even better
coupon valid thru 12/31

The Body Shop
50% off your entire order + FREE shipping thur 12/29
order must include their Bag for Life reusable tote for $5
FREE shipping code FREEJOY (no minimum purchase)


Bodycology $1 off coupon
can be used on reduced Christmas gift packs


Matchups with coupon links for the new Target Coupons

Target
Maybelline New York Great Lash Lots of Lashes Mascara $4.24 (reg price)
$1/1 coupon
stack with $2 Target Maybelline mascara coupon
$1.24 total cost

WetOnes Coupon
$0.75 off ANY*** (check travel section at Walmart/Target for single sizes)


Discover Magazine 1 yr only $4.44
Discount Code FATWALLET


*****CVS BEAUTY CLUB MEMBERS*****
you will lose all your credit with the start of the new year
so if you are close to getting a reward get it now


Coupon Wizards
I like this blog alot - check out some of their past posts about couponing


Coupon Insert Preview for Jan 1st





Monday, December 26, 2011

After Christmas Sales

Christmas Items 50% off everywhere
prices will drop to 75% off next Sun Jan 1st
some places may drop the prices even sooner


Target After Xmas Markdown Schedule
usually consistent every year
this is just a general guideline
Dec 26th (for 3 days) 50% off
Dec 29th (for 3 days) 75% off
Jan 1st 90% off

Target
Solo Paper Cups, Bowls or Plates Coupon $0.75 off
use on holiday items that are currently 50% off
http://www.solopromotion.com/products.shtml


JC Penny $10 off $25 coupon 
valid 12/26-12/27 only
NO exclusions
FREE shipping to store (no minimum purchase)
Promo Code: BIGTEN


Yankee Candles $10 off $25 coupon


Over 60 New Coupons on Target website
these can be stacked with manufcaturer coupons for double savings
make sure to print $1 off Up & Up Cleaning Item
you can use it to get FREE dish scrubbers ($0.99)


Macy's $10 off $25 coupon
valid until 1pm !2/26 & 12/27


Sign up for FREE P & G Coupon Booklet
over $35 worth of coupons


Wags Freebies this week
Lichi Super Porbiotic Advanced Formula 30 ct
pay $9.99 & get $9.99 RR

Here is a deal I saw - going to try it today to see if it works:
http://couponconnections.com/2011/12/free-10-walgreens-money-maker-on-one-touch-delica-lancing-device/

Here are some transaction scenarios for you:
http://clairwood.com/forum/index.php?topic=60143.msg87927#msg87927
Wags 25 FREE 4 x 6 in Prints
Coupon Code: PRINTNOW
Choose in store pick up


CVS Freebies this week
5 ct Zyrtec $5.99
print this coupon for $2/1
coupon excludes trial sizes but trial size is 3 ct NOT 5 ct
pay $3.99 & get $5.99 ECB = $2 MONEY MAKER

Lifestyles Skyn Condoms 3 pk
$4.99 starting 12/27
get $4.99 ECB = FREE



FREE Atkins Diet Starter Kit
http://community.atkins.com/Registration.aspx


Pepcid Coupon - Print & Save for CVS week of 1/8/12
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ylzhezb92285848&bt=vg&o=83990&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=MN&p=13249142583875671890000&z=&r=&pc=&tc=
coupon makes Pepcid 8 ct FREE



$1 off Johnson's Baby Oil Product
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ylziaey92155418&bt=vg&o=94356&pt=&lang=&ws=&ct=&ci=&cl=&cp=&eb=1&c=JJ&p=t0ty32zht5ikai5v&z=&r=&pc=&tc=


Thursday, December 22, 2011

Coupon Links & Magazine Deals

NO COUPON INSERTS THIS WEEKEND
but next weekend should be really good - 4 inserts


Target - Women's One A Day 10 ct Vitamins - $1.99
look in travel section
coupon has no size restrictions
Coupon at www.coupons.com for $2 off = FREE
(use zip code 43420)


$2 off Tide Coupon

Neosporin Coupon $2/1
http://neosporin.com/opportunitycenter.htm

Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine
1 yr for $4.50
http://www.discountmags.com/holidaysale/263/4632/every-day-with-rachael-ray?CJPID=3394343
you can purchase up to 4 yrs at this price
offer expires 12/25


National Geographic Magazine
1 yr for just $10.80 (reg price $72)
listed on site for $12 but enter code DEC10 to get 10% off
http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/national-geographic-magazine


FREE Thriving Family Magazine
http://family.christianbook.com/thriving-family-4-magazine/pd/1TFUSA6?p=1146767


Robitussin To-Go (4-6 ct) $0.97-$1.87 (near registers)
http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15493&zid=yn07&nid=10&bid=1223151247aa26a39d53415&cid=16711030
as low as FREE at Walmart
offer expires 12/25

Merry Christmas



Wednesday, December 21, 2011

CVS paid me to take home 5 bottles of Excedrin + other FREE things I got today

CVS DEAL
Here's how I did it:
CVS emailed me a $4 off $20 coupon
I got a 25% entire purchase coupon from the red machine
I used 3 manufacturer coupons - TWO $4 off 2 + ONE $2 off 1 Excedrin 20 ct or more coupons
the coupons I used came from newspaper inserts but here is one you can print http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15493&zid=yn07&nid=10&bid=1221171204fd73e56de3413&cid=16593043
Excedrin 24 ct $4.69 x 5 = $23.45
$23.45 - $10 in manuf cpns = $13.45 - $4 CVS cpn - $4.87 (25% off cpn) = $4.58 + $0.15 tx =
$4.73 total OOP
I earned $10 ECB = $5.42 profit



FREE SNAUSAGES at Family Dollar
 ALL 6  bags were FREE using this coupon
sale ends 12/24



FREE (or almost free) at Walmart
FREE Rayovac Flashlight - $1

FREE Aquafresh Extreme Clean

Scotch Brite BOGOFREE



25% off one item at Barnes & Noble coupon
expires 12/24

Wednesday Deals


FREE 12 pk of Coke
You can turn in only 30 pts (normally 240 pts) for a coupon for a FREE 12 pack (limit 1)
30 pts can be found on THREE 12 pks or TWO 24 pks
They rarely do this promo so get it now - it's TODAY only



Petco - FREE 1 lb of dog treats from their treat bar
"like" Unleashed by Petco on FB and print your coupon
expires 12/24


20% off Printer Ink every Wednesday at Best Buy
+ FREE shipping until 12/27
or you can choose in store pickup
I save ~$5/cartridge

FREE Luggage Tag
"Like" them and fill out your info


TomTom for only $51.99 + FREE shipping
it's refurbished but I buy refurbished things all the time and have never had a problem


World's Best Cat Litter  $3 off coupon
(that's their name - I have never tried it)


$1.50 off Glade Winter Collection
http://see.walmart.com/glade/
see my previous posts about Glade at Target


$20 Old Navy Gift Card for only $10
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gx-nat-old-navy-us?p=3


Norelco Trimmer $4.99
after coupon at Walmart
http://www.klippinkrazykoupons.com/2011/12/hot-norelco-trimmer-only-499-with-new.html



Ghirardelli FREE or as low as $0.40
http://www.totallytarget.com/2011/12/21/ghirardelli-11-holiday-coupon-clearance-alert/
I got 2 FREE by stacking with Target coupon a few weeks ago
enter below to win FREE chocolate for 1 year
https://www.facebook.com/Ghirardelli?sk=app_138720952902154


5PM Fashion Frenzy
50% off EVERYTHING at the Limited
today only at 5pm - midnight online or 5pm to close instore
coupon code: FRENZY at checkout


Article worth reading about couponing and purchasing clearance gift sets after Xmas
http://coupon-wizards.com/2011/12/20/getting-the-most-out-of-gift-set-clearance/

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Best Deals for 12/20/11

Free Fries with Purchase of Med or Lg Drink at McDonald's
http://www.printablecouponfeed.com/mcdonalds/30777

Free Jr Jamocha Shake at Arbys
http://lsm.fishbowl.com/images/messages/Arbys/24185/20/2578791323965629free_shake.JPG
You can also buy a $20 gift card while you are there and get a FREE combo meal

Zantac $3 off 24 or more count
http://www.zantacotc.com/offers/OffersController.jpf?sc=ZANACQWEBBANVAL1112100

$0.50 off Hostess Frosted Donettes
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=yltlfze94964108&bt=vg&o=95733&c=TR&p=piqz42Lw

$25 iTunes Gift Card for $17.50
https://www.saveology.com/deals/national/itunes-card?utm_medium=CJ&utm_campaign=3443660&utm_source=AFF

$25 Overstock.com Gift Card for only $15
http://www.savemore.com/DailyDeals/National

BOGO FREE Scothbrite Coupon
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=ylpofsh39811121&bt=vg&o=96241&c=QV&p=Ec73z9Ni

Coke Zero for $0.01 each at Walgreens
Buy FOUR 2 Liters of Coke Zero sale price 4 for $5
Use $1 off 4 "in store coupon" from Dec Savings Book page 19
Use Four $0.99 off 1 Coke Zero coupons (you'll need 2 computers)https://www.facebook.com/cocacolazero?sk=app_148680328571610

Check your email today - I just got a coupon for $4 off $20 at CVS good thru Xmas
expires 4 days from day printed
You can use it on this deal on Excedrin at CVS this week:
Buy FIVE 24 ct Excedrin Extra Strength for $23.95
Use TWO $4 off any 2 Excedrin 20 ct or larger coupons
Use ONE $2 off any 2 Excedrin 20 ct or larger
$23.95 - $10 in coupons (in newspaper a few weeks ago) = $13.95
use $4 off $20 CVS coupon and just pay $10 + tax
Get $10 ECBs back
If you didn't get them in your paper they have the $2 coupon here http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15493&zid=yn07&nid=10&bid=1220161214be8b477dd3416&cid=16609144

Rolling Stone Magazine 1 yr (26 issues) for only $4 = $0.15 per issue
Priced at $19.95 then use Promo Code: 5146 to get $15.95 off
offer expires tonight (12/20/11) at midnight
http://www.discountmags.com/product/5210/rolling-stone?CJPID=3559127

Walgreens Deal on Triaminic starting 1/1/12
Triaminic coupon: http://www.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=15493&zid=yn07&nid=10&bid=1220161206e393fe71b3419&cid=16622118
Triaminic Products 2 for $10
Use coupon for $3 off 2
Pay $7 and get $5 RR
Final Cost: $1 each

Completely FREE Items at Walmart



FREE at Walmart
Yes To Carrots Lip Butter — $2.97
Use $3/1 Yes to Carrots product (right click on the coupon, scroll down to ‘this frame’ and then select ‘print frame’ to print just the coupon)
* Coupon was down a few minutes ago but they should be reposting it soon.
Total: FREE!

Duck Packaging Tape — $1.00
Final Price: FREE!:

Schick Disposable Razors - $1.97


These razors are $1.97 and inside each one is a $3 off coupon to get them free + overage next time. The overage can be applied to any other items. You buy them once and then they are free everytime after.
*Note: These are hard to find as couponers have caught on! Ask a store associate to scan and tell you when they will be restocking them and return to get them that day.

Chex Mix Seasoning Packets
Rayovac Batteries $0.97


Aquafresh Extreme Clean Toothpaste - travel size

if you have printed this coupon before - it has been reset so you can print again
don't forget to hit backspace and print it again

Monday, December 19, 2011

FREE ShopRunner Membership ends 12-20-11

FREE Membership to ShopRunner
(compliments of Domino's Pizza)

Annual membership is $79 normally but today (12-19-11) and tomorrow (12-20-11) it's FREE!

Unlimited FREE 2 Day Shipping
FREE Shipping on Returns
Lots of Members Only Deals!

I joined the last time they were giving away FREE memberships
I ordered something and it was so nice to get it in 2 days without paying for it

Just remember to cancel it next Dec so your credit card doesn't get billed!


Sunday, December 11, 2011

Big Score at Target 12-11-11

TARGET Dec 11, 2011
Buy 5 select Glade products at $2.50 each & get $5 gift card
T1 - after coupons & tax = $6.66 OOP (and earned $5 GC)
T2 & T3 after cpns, tax & $5 GC from T1 & T2 = $2.16 OOP
T4 - after cpns, tax, GC from T3 = $2.41 OOP
T5 - after cpns, tax, GC from T4 = $2.66 OOP
T6 - purchased 12 pk diet coke (not pictured) + 5 nail care items from $1 spot, Mabelline Baby Lips, Eucerin Travel Size lotion = cpns for all free except nail care items
Total $11.05 OOP for all items & and still came home with $8.79 in left over gift cards
GRAND TOTAL for all items pictured $2.26
Note: coupons came from newspaper, peelies on boxes, & internet printables

Coke coupon came from cashing in 30 points on MyCokeRewards.com

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Notable Things to Check Out for 12/7/11

Frigo String Cheese Singles – $0.33 at Walmart
Use the $0.50/1 any One Package of Frigo Cheese coupon from the SS 12/4
= Free + $0.17 overage


Kohls - Memory Foam Cushioned Bath Mat  only $7.99 (from $24.99)

order online and add to cart for $9.99
use coupon code HOLLY20 for 20% off
use code XMASFREE for FREE shipping

Free Photo Collage at CVS
http://www.thatfreebiesite.com/free-8-x-10-kodak-collage-photo-print-at-cvs/

Forever 21
FREE SHIPPING - NO MINIMUM
code: 3DAYSHIP      ends 12/7
http://hip2save.com/2011/12/07/forever-21-free-shipping-no-minimum-lots-of-inexpensive-stocking-stuffers-more/

My Coke Rewards
http://www.mycokerewards.com/
Wednesday deal: only 30 points for FREE 12 pack - Limit 2

Thursday, December 1, 2011

FREE Magazines from Coke Products

Get FREE magazines by saving Coke codes
They are on the inside of every box and bottle cap of all Coca-Cola products!
3 points for 16-20 oz bottle
10 points for 12 pk
20 points for 24 pk

I have been doing this for several years.
So far this year I am getting 12 completely FREE magazines.
My neighbor and I put our points together and then share the mags!

1 yr subscriptions for as low as 133 points

Check it out for yourself

Elle
 Cosmo
Bazaar
Glamour
Allure
Lucky
Essence
Conde Nast Travelor
Town & Country
Ladies Home Journal
Martha Stewart
Oprah
Redbook
Country Living
 Ready Made
Good Housekeeping
Family Circle
Seventeen
Fitness
Traditional Home
Wired
Woman's Day
Teen Vogue
Smart Money
Popular Mechanics
Food
Car & Driver
Road & Track
Health
GQ
Parents
Esquire
Better Homes & Gardens
House Beautiful
Details
Entertainment Weekly
+ LOTS more

BRANDS

NO ONE SHOULD EVER HAVE TO PAY FOR A MAG SUBSCRIPTION AGAIN
if they drink any of the products above!
Or if you don't ask around - you'll be surprised by how many people don't save their points
& maybe they will give you theirs!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Cyber Monday Codes for Online Discounts & Free Shipping TODAY ONLY

Walgreens  $10 off  $40  MONDAY10

Kohls 20% off any order + free shipping  CYBER20

Plum District 40% off   MOBILE40
Here's a cool deal on a 16x20 canvas print
http://couponconnections.com/2011/11/new-40-off-plum-district-16x20-canvas-print-from-chic-canvas-for-23-40-sh/

Joann Fabric Free shipping No minimum CYBER 332  or RES331

Magazine Bundles only $6 for 1 yr CYBERMONDAY
http://www.discountmags.com/cybermonday/10179/home---living-pack?SAID=356617&SSAID=356617

32 in TV $199 shipped
http://www.savingmoneyinmissouri.com/best-buy-32-coby-lcd-hdtv-199-99-shipped-reg-279-99/

Buy your gift cards from Schnucks and get $5 in groceries
http://www.savingmoneyinmissouri.com/schnucks-buy-50-in-gift-cards-get-5-free-groceries/

Banners $3.75 + flat shipping for as many as you want for $6.95
http://couponkatarina.com/2011/11/shindigz-personalized-vinyl-banners-only-3-75-75-off-2/

These are just the deals that caught my eye. Check you favorite store online and see what great deals they have!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

CVS 11/27 - CVS paid me to take home 15 items

I posted a few days ago a good deal at CVS. At the time, I was doubting we would get the $3 off Oral-B battery toothbrush coupon but we did making the deal alot better.
If you purchase $30 worth of selected items in the same week you earn a $10 gift card of your choice
which includes American Express that can be used anywhere
4 Oral B Toothbrushes at $4.99 ea (used FOUR $3 off coupons)
*the store was out of the "Cross Action" pictured
but they did have "Complete Action" which worked the same
I did ask them to check their supply in the back - that's where mine came from
8 Dawn at $0.99 ea (used FOUR $0.50 off coupons + FOUR $0.25 off coupons)
2 Glade Spray at $0.99 ea (used $2 off 2 Glade items)
To make my total come to just above $30 I added in a box of Nips for $0.99
I used 2 ECBs left over from Brown Thurs for $1.69 + $2.99
PLUS $5 off $25 coupon loaded to my card via an email that CVS sent me
Subtotal $4.19
After Tax $6.45
Rec'd $10 Gift Card
= NET PROFIT OF $3.55 + all 15 items


The cashier had to manual enter in some of my coupons so she combined the totals.
You can earn a max of 5 gift cards per week.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Brown Thursday Haul

Since Friday is referred to as being black .... I have renamed Thurs to be brown!

CVS - all FREE plus I came home with $20 in ECBs

 Wags Haul
(picture doesn't include the 2 other Cottonelles I got)
ended up with $5 in RR at the end so went back and did it again yesterday


CVS Deal starting 11/27

For those that need to stock up or if you are donating - here are a couple of scenarios:
Buy 2 Bounty 12 pk 9.99 x 2 = 19.98
Buy 4 Glade 0.99 x 4 = 3.96
Buy 7 Dawn  0.99 x 7 = 6.93
19.98 + 3.96 + 6.93 = 30.87
Coupons:
TWO 0.50 off Bounty
TWO 2.00 off 2 Glade  
SEVEN 0.50 off Dawn
= 8.50
30.87 - 8.50 = 22.37 - 10.00 gift card earned = 12.37 total for all of the above
 
 
The deal would be even sweeter if you have 27 Dawn coupons 26.73 (save 13.50) & 4 Glade 4.00 (save 4.00) for total of 30.73 b/f cpns and only $13.23 a/f - 10 gift card =
3.23 for 27 Dawn (12 cents each) and 4 Glade
THIS IS HOW TO GET THOSE BIG STOCKPILES YOU SEE ON TV!!!
 

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Walgreens FREE 8 x 10 collage, FREE VS panty, Crocs BOGOFREE

Walgreens:
FREE 8 x 10 Collage at Walgreens.com when you use code RGIFT2U at checkout.
Choose in-store pick-up and it's FREE
deals ends 11/25/10

Victoria's Secret:
FREE panty giveaway
go to their Facebook page and "like" them
open the link for the coupon - it's a PDF
valid 1 day only Nov 3oth

Crocs.com
TODAY ONLY 11/24/11
Buy One Pair Get One FREE Pair
anything on the website







Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Great Deal for FREE stuff

Vitacost is offering a $10 off promotional code for everyone who goes to the link below.
The $10 comes off the total bill including shipping so you could order anything for $5 or less and get it completely FREE....or buy all kinds of things (free shipping with orders over $49)
Vitacost sells all kinds of things including: health & wellness products, including vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, personal care products, organic foods, pet supplies, etc

Get your $10 off promo code emailed to you after you register through this link:
https://www.vitacostrewards.com//referrals/webReferralUpdate.pg?EmailId=465000073551&ReferralId=465000073539

I just ordered some hard to find Nylabones for my pugs so I know the deal is legit!

For everyone who places an order, $10 will be applied to my account. This will go towards toys and whatever else the Champaign County Humane Society needs.

Happy Shopping!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Deals for Week of Nov 13th

Saw this on a FB page and had to steal it!
READ THE FINE PRINT! Too funny!

Coupons that might be in your local paper this Sunday:
http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2011/11/12/sunday-coupon-preview-week-of-1113/
**if you don't get the coupons you were hoping to you can buy individual coupons from www.thecouponoutlet.com

Target Deals:
http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2011/11/12/target-coupon-deals-week-of-1113/
http://www.totallytarget.com/2011/11/12/best-deals-of-the-week-at-target-1113-1119-2/

CVS ad for this week:
http://www.iheartcvs.com/2011/10/1113-1119.html

CVS Deals this week:
http://thriftytiff.com/cvs-coupon-deals-week-of-111311/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

CVS BLACK FRIDAY AD:
http://www.iheartcvs.com/2011/11/black-friday-1124-1126.html

Wags ad for this week:
http://www.iheartwags.com/2011/10/1113-1119.html

Wags Deals this week - including scenario on how to "roll" your register rewards into next transaction ......THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO!
http://www.savingmoneyinmissouri.com/walgreens-ad-deals-1113-1119-transaction-scenario/

*****Walgreens Filler Items & Filler Items Explained***** http://thekrazycouponlady.com/2011/11/12/walgreens-filler-items-week-of-1113/

WAGS BLACK FRIDAY AD:
http://www.iheartwags.com/2011/10/black-friday-2011.html

Dr. Pepper Ten Coupons = only $0.25 at Walmart 
http://www.iheartthemart.com/2011/11/12/walmart-dr-pepper-10-only-25/

100 free business cards (or Xmas gift tags) for only $4.99 shipped
http://mojosavings.com/2011/11/12/100-free-double-sided-business-cards-great-gift-tags/

Cell phone cases for as cheap as $1.50 including shipping:
http://www.frugallivingandhavingfun.com/2011/11/iphone-cases-at-great-prices-as-low-as-1-50-and-free-shipping/

If you live in the Chambana area - you need to go check out  Skinni Girl Yogurt  http://www.skinnigirlyogurt.com/  202 E. University in the new strip mall on the corner of University & Vine
Today's flavors are: Pumpkin, Vanilla, Reese's Peanut Butter, Hershey's Kisses Chocolate, Thin Mint Cookies (AWESOME), New York Cheesecake, Pistacho, Dreamsicle, Key Lime Sorbet, Sugarfree Vanilla, Zesty Orange Tart, and Original Tart!  IT'S THE BEST GUILT FREE MEAL YOU WILL EVER HAVE. You will find me there at 3-4x per week for lunch or dinner ..... if not more! Starting to serve soup and sandwiches this week.
****This is not a paid advertisement and I'm not being paid to promote them......I just LOVE LOVE LOVE their yogurt****

I started this blog for friends and people I meet when I'm shopping that want to know how to get the good deals and free or extremely cheap items they see me purchasing. I am single without kids so you will not see anything regarding toys or diapers on this post. I am not being paid by anyone to do this so you will get my honest opinions.

Please check out this blog: http://couponprocu.blogspot.com/  She is local and has been doing it alot longer than I have.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Couponing - Hard & Fast Rules

  • One coupon per item.......so if it's $1 off 2 items then you can use an add'l coupon for the 2nd item.....the same thing applies if it's BOGO free. You can not use 2 BOGO free coupons and get both items free. As long as you have the same number of items as you do coupons you shouldn't have any problems. However, there have been 1 or 2 times that the cashier wouldn't let me use 2 coupons if 1 stated that it was to be used on 2 items.
  • You can use 1 manufacturer coupon along with a store coupon - this is called stacking
  • Some coupons state that only "4 like coupons" can be used in same transaction. For these items you must break up your transactions accordingly.
  • Find a nice cashier. Some can be bitches and chose not to take your coupons. Some can be great -not even look at your coupons and key in even the ones that beep.
  • Be honest
  • Don't be afraid to ask to see the manager
  • Don't feel bad for using coupons because the store is getting full reimbursement
  • Places that double coupons......some places do it but I have NEVER found a coupon that doubled that I needed.......so you can extreme coupon without having a store (like Kroger) that doubles in your area
  • PLAN AHEAD.......figure out your transactions before you leave home
  • BE ORGANIZED
  • Always check your receipt for errors
Target:
  • price matching - must do your checkout at customer service and you must have a copy of the full ad that you are price matching with you (must have the dates on it)
  • check the target website regularly for coupons you can stack
Walgreens:
  • my least favorite store
  • they don't display the sale prices in front of the items - you must match the ad with the items yourself
  • if it's on sale the cashier won't tell you so do your homework before you head to the store
  • there are Wags coupons in the weekly ad that need to be scanned for you to get credit - you can also use a manufacturer coupon with these
  • they have a monthly booklet that comes out with coupons as well. In the ad, the coupons from this booklet are referred to as "in-store coupon".....you can also use a manufacturer coupon with these
  • you can not use your RR on the same item that you earned the reward for
CVS:
  • great place to shop.....they are rarely out of stock of the advertised items (unlike Walgreens)
  • the cashiers are great and will help you figure out the deals and the best way to use your ECBs
  • scan your card everytime you arrive at the store for coupons and when you leave to get more coupons
  • get a "greenbagtag" and hang it on your own resuseable tote and every 4th time you use it you get $1 ECB
  • they will except CVS ECBs and CVS store coupons up to 30 days after expiration
Walmart:
  • will price match at the register and you don't need the ad to prove it (usually)
Anything you get that is extra and you don't need  - DONATE it to someone/someplace that can use it. I make small bags for the homeless and distribute when I see them. I also bring things to the Times Center and the women's shelter. I will gladly take anything you don't want to add to my donation if you don't have the time.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Today's Target Trip - All for less than $5

My total OOP was $4.51

Breakdown:
  • 1 women's pajama shorts - sale price $2.74 - used $3 off any women's sleepwear printable Q from Target website
  • 10 Soft Soaps - brought CVS ad with me and price matched to their $0.99 advertised price then used 10 Qs for $0.75/1 (Qs in Sun paper 2 wks ago)
  • 6 CoverGirl eye shadows $2.98 each = $17.88.... used 6 Qs total: 2 x $2.50/2 + 2 x $1/1 + 2 x $1/1 = $8.88 after Qs but earned 2 $5 gift cards for buying 3 CoverGirl products so Target paid me $1.12 to take home the eye shadow
  • 6 bags of Friskies cat treats - used 2 BOGOFree Target printable Qs + 2 BOGO "Crispies" Free + 2 $1 off Crispies Qs
Total I owed was $14.51
I used a $5 GC from last week & gave her $10 cash and she gave me 2 $5 Gift Cards back