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I know I've been slacking a little bit lately! Had a lot going on! Wanted to share with you a GREAT coupon booklet and also some FREEBIES!
HOME MADE SIMPLE COUPON BOOKLET
FREE sample Special K protein Bar
FREE sample Dove men's body care
FREE sample Orville Redenbacher Cheddar Popcorn
FREE sample Stayfree
Enjoy!
Till next time....
Friday, April 9, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Walgreens ad and scenario for the week of 03/28
Walgreens Ad for this week
There are some pretty good deals on Easter Candy sales too, you just have to use the in ad coupon when you check out to get the deal. This is why I carry a pair of scissors with me, so I can cut the in ad coupons out and make sure the cashier takes them off. Most will remember, but just in case..
An overview:
Betty Crocker Cake mixes, frosting and the warm delights are on sale for 1.00 Ea. There is a coupon for .50/1 Betty Crocker Warm delights.
Airwick air fresheners on sale for 3.99 There is a 4.00/1 coupon out there.
Bic Razors are on sale for 3.99. There is a 3.00/1 coupon
Hall's cough drops are on sale for .99 (use the 1.00/1 Halls from today's paper)
The new Dove Shampoo and Conditioner is 4.00 and you get 4.00 in Register Rewards.
12 Rolls of Cottonelle toilet paper is 4.00. Use the 1.00/1 coupon out of this month's all you magazine
The largest (96 loads) of all is on sale for 9.99. There is a 2.00 off coupon out there.
So my scenario looks like this:
1st Transaction:
Dove Shampoo 4.00 (get back 4.00 in RR.. making this free)
Total: 4.00
Total oop: 4.00
2nd Transaction:
Dove Conditioner 4.00
Betty Crocker Warm Delight 1.00
(2) Airwick Air Freshners 3.99 ea :: 7.98
Bic Razors 3.99
Hall's Cough Drops .99 (with in ad coupon)
12 Roll pack of Cottonelle 4.00
Total: 21.96
Minus:
4.00 RR from first order
.50/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
(2) 4.00 off Airwick Air Fresheners (couple of weeks ago paper)
3.00/1 Bic Razors (last sundays paper)
1.00/1 Hall's cough drop (from today's paper)
1.00/1 Cottonelle from the All you Magazine
Total oop: 4.46 (and you get another 4.00 RR from buying the conditioner to spend on your next visit) Sooo essentially .46 + tax. So including the first order you get
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
12 pack of toilet paper
Pack of Razors
(2) Airwick Air Fresheners
Bag of Hall's cough drops For a total of 4.46.
Can't beat that!
You may be able to figure out your own kind of deals from the ad.. and also if you have any register rewards left over from your last visit use it on your first transaction and make that cheap/free.
Hope you all got your papers today for the 3.00/1 snuggle! Also, the All You magazine that I refer to, you can purchase it at Walmart and it always has TONS of coupons in it every month! I subscribe at 12.00/a year. It always pays for the subscription in the first magazine you get! Plus.. the magazine is a GREAT magazine too!
Till next time..
There are some pretty good deals on Easter Candy sales too, you just have to use the in ad coupon when you check out to get the deal. This is why I carry a pair of scissors with me, so I can cut the in ad coupons out and make sure the cashier takes them off. Most will remember, but just in case..
An overview:
Betty Crocker Cake mixes, frosting and the warm delights are on sale for 1.00 Ea. There is a coupon for .50/1 Betty Crocker Warm delights.
Airwick air fresheners on sale for 3.99 There is a 4.00/1 coupon out there.
Bic Razors are on sale for 3.99. There is a 3.00/1 coupon
Hall's cough drops are on sale for .99 (use the 1.00/1 Halls from today's paper)
The new Dove Shampoo and Conditioner is 4.00 and you get 4.00 in Register Rewards.
12 Rolls of Cottonelle toilet paper is 4.00. Use the 1.00/1 coupon out of this month's all you magazine
The largest (96 loads) of all is on sale for 9.99. There is a 2.00 off coupon out there.
So my scenario looks like this:
1st Transaction:
Dove Shampoo 4.00 (get back 4.00 in RR.. making this free)
Total: 4.00
Total oop: 4.00
2nd Transaction:
Dove Conditioner 4.00
Betty Crocker Warm Delight 1.00
(2) Airwick Air Freshners 3.99 ea :: 7.98
Bic Razors 3.99
Hall's Cough Drops .99 (with in ad coupon)
12 Roll pack of Cottonelle 4.00
Total: 21.96
Minus:
4.00 RR from first order
.50/1 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
(2) 4.00 off Airwick Air Fresheners (couple of weeks ago paper)
3.00/1 Bic Razors (last sundays paper)
1.00/1 Hall's cough drop (from today's paper)
1.00/1 Cottonelle from the All you Magazine
Total oop: 4.46 (and you get another 4.00 RR from buying the conditioner to spend on your next visit) Sooo essentially .46 + tax. So including the first order you get
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner
12 pack of toilet paper
Pack of Razors
(2) Airwick Air Fresheners
Bag of Hall's cough drops For a total of 4.46.
Can't beat that!
You may be able to figure out your own kind of deals from the ad.. and also if you have any register rewards left over from your last visit use it on your first transaction and make that cheap/free.
Hope you all got your papers today for the 3.00/1 snuggle! Also, the All You magazine that I refer to, you can purchase it at Walmart and it always has TONS of coupons in it every month! I subscribe at 12.00/a year. It always pays for the subscription in the first magazine you get! Plus.. the magazine is a GREAT magazine too!
Till next time..
Friday, March 26, 2010
Tips for getting the coupons on products you most desire/use
I know I have said in the past for you NOT to be brand loyal. We all have our products that we will ONLY use that name brand. Here's where your computer or your phone come in handy. Let the company know how much you love their product, how brand loyal you are regardless of the cost. THEN.. let them know that you NEVER see coupons in the Sunday paper for their product (but only if that's the truth). I have a particular sausage brand and it's the only sausage I will buy. However, I never did see coupons for it! I emailed the company and told them I use at minimum 1 package of their sausage a week and I am very brand loyal to them, praise them etc etc but I never see coupons for their product. About 2 weeks later in the mail I got (6) .25 off coupons (no, not a lot but doubled at Kroger all totaled it saved me 3.00.. or got me one roll of sausage free) and about 10 recipes that included their sausage.
Pick up the phone... email them... it WILL pay off. I'm not saying you should specifically email every company that you can possibly think of and ask them outright for coupons, but you should praise those that you are loyal to and you might just be rewarded!
I emailed a particular cereal company and told them that I LOVE their cereal but never see coupons for it.. they sent me a 1.00/1 coupon and 6 trial size boxes. Then.. about 2 months later I got another set of coupons from them, I think it had (3) 1.00/2 coupons in it. No, not a ton of money but again, in the long haul I got a couple of free boxes of cereal AND I had (6) trial boxes that were perfect for the camper!
We don't hesitate to let a company/person know when we're irritated with them, let's let that company/person know when they've done well!
Till next time......
Pick up the phone... email them... it WILL pay off. I'm not saying you should specifically email every company that you can possibly think of and ask them outright for coupons, but you should praise those that you are loyal to and you might just be rewarded!
I emailed a particular cereal company and told them that I LOVE their cereal but never see coupons for it.. they sent me a 1.00/1 coupon and 6 trial size boxes. Then.. about 2 months later I got another set of coupons from them, I think it had (3) 1.00/2 coupons in it. No, not a ton of money but again, in the long haul I got a couple of free boxes of cereal AND I had (6) trial boxes that were perfect for the camper!
We don't hesitate to let a company/person know when we're irritated with them, let's let that company/person know when they've done well!
Till next time......
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Freebies and a coupon!!!!!
Here are some FREEBIES and a coupon for today!
FIRST DEAL:
$1.00/5 off the Budding 2 oz meats or off 1 tub of Budding meats. When you sign up for the "lunch club" you'll get an email asking you to fill out a survey about their meats. If you complete the survey they mail you a free lunch bag. Even if you don't want the lunch bag, the coupons pretty good. The lunch meats are about .50 ea so it's a decent coupon. GO HERE
SECOND DEAL:
FREE Fisher Price GeoTrax DVD
THIRD DEAL:
Free Promo Pack from Aramdek.. You will have to confirm your request when they send you an email.
3 Balloons
- Pen
- Keychain
- Bottle Opener
- Our Catalog
GO HERE Mine went to my spam so check there!
FOURTH DEAL:
Free sample pack of All Natural Gourmet Treat Wraps for your dog!
HERE
FIFTH DEAL:
Free Sample of New Dove daily treatment conditioner! (When you click on which sample you want a pop up window opens for you to put your address in.. turn off your pop up blocker) GO HERE
Till next time.....
FIRST DEAL:
$1.00/5 off the Budding 2 oz meats or off 1 tub of Budding meats. When you sign up for the "lunch club" you'll get an email asking you to fill out a survey about their meats. If you complete the survey they mail you a free lunch bag. Even if you don't want the lunch bag, the coupons pretty good. The lunch meats are about .50 ea so it's a decent coupon. GO HERE
SECOND DEAL:
FREE Fisher Price GeoTrax DVD
THIRD DEAL:
Free Promo Pack from Aramdek.. You will have to confirm your request when they send you an email.
3 Balloons
- Pen
- Keychain
- Bottle Opener
- Our Catalog
GO HERE Mine went to my spam so check there!
FOURTH DEAL:
Free sample pack of All Natural Gourmet Treat Wraps for your dog!
HERE
FIFTH DEAL:
Free Sample of New Dove daily treatment conditioner! (When you click on which sample you want a pop up window opens for you to put your address in.. turn off your pop up blocker) GO HERE
Till next time.....
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Sneak peek of next week at Walgreens (3-28-10)
Here is a sneak peek of what's going to be on sale next week! So check out your coupons and see what you might have to match up with these sales!
I'm most excited about the FREE Dove (after Register Rewards) so you pay 4.00 get 4.00 back! & The Airwick is on sale again! Sooo please tell me you kept your coupons from 2 weeks ago, because you're gonna need them to get them FREE again this week!
Another thing to remember, if you have 20 coupons and they only have 10 in stock, they WILL give you a raincheck for the other 10. Rainchecks are your friend!!! Ask for them, keep them, redeem them!! FREE is better than anything!!!
I'll post the scenarios for the week of the 28th on the 28th.
Get $3 coupon toward your next Photo purchase WYB 2 or more participating Johnson & Johnson or Desitin Baby Products
Sale_Price_2/$6.00
Desitin Max/Strength Original Paste 2oz
Desitin R/R Creamy 2oz
J&J 2in1 Detangling Shampoo 13oz
J&J Baby Oil w/Aloe & Vit 14oz
J&J Baby Oil 3314 14oz
J&J Head to Toe Baby Wash 15oz
Johnsons Baby Bubble Bath & Wash 15oz
J&J Head to Toe Lotion 9oz
J&J Head to Toe Lotion 15oz
J&J Moisture Care Baby Wash 15oz
J&J Baby Shampoo Original Formula 15oz
J&J Baby Powder 3016 15oz
J&J Baby Pink Lotion 3517 15oz
J&J Leave In Conditioner 5oz
J&J Baby Powder Cornstarch 15oz
J&J Baby Powder Medicated 3072 15oz
FREE After Register Reward Dentek Roll Comfort Clean Floss 55YD Assorted
Sale_Price_$2.00-$2RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Get $2 RR WYB participating Colgate Clinical toothpaste
Sale_Price_$3.99
Colgate Pro Clinical Renewal Toothpaste 4oz
Colgate Pro Clinical Cleaning Toothpaste 4oz
Colgate Pro Clinical Whitening Toothpaste 4oz
Get $3 RR WYB 1 or more participating Pampers Diapers !New Launch!
Sale Price_$17.99-$3RR=Like_Paying_$14.99
Pampers Cruiser Dry Double Jumbo Size4 54ct
Pampers Cruiser Dry Double Jumbo Size5 46ct
Pampers Cruiser Dry Double Jumbo Size3 62ct
FREE After Register Reward Simply Saline Allergy 4.25oz
Sale_Price_$7.00-$7RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Get $10 RR WYB Bayer Contour USB Meter $74.99
FREE After Register Reward Participating Walgreens One Daily Formula
Sale_Price_$3.00-$3RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Walgreens One Daily Mens Formula Lycopene Tablets 100ct
Walgreens One Daily Womens Formula Tablets 100ct
Get $5 RR WYB 2 or more participating Zyrtec, Benadryl, Tylenol or Sudafed products
Sale_Price_$4.99
Benadryl Child Allergy FastMelts Cherry 18ct
Benadryl Child Allergy Perfect Measure 10ct
Benadryl D Child Allergy Liquid Grape 4oz
Benadryl Child Allergy Cherry Liquid 4oz
Benadryl Allergy Kapgels 24ct
Benadryl Severe Allergy Sinus Headache 20ct
Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom Rapid Release Gelcaps 24ct
Tylenol Severe Allergy Caplets 24ct
Tylenol Child Plus Multi-Symptom Grape 4oz
Tylenol Child M/S Rapid Release Gelcaps Daytime 24ct
Zyrtec 24hr 10mg Tablets 14ct
Zyrtec 24hr 10mg Liquid Soft Gel 12ct
Zyrtec D 12HR Tablets 12ct 120MG/DS
Zyrtec 24HR Dye Free Grape 4oz
Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold Caplets 20ct
Sudafed PE Triple Action Caplets 24ct
Sudafed PE Allergy Sinus Tablets 24ct
Sudafed PE 10MG Tablets 18ct
Sudafed PE Child Decongestant Raspberry 4oz
Sudafed PE Cough Cold Caplets 20ct
Sudafed Nasal Mist Sinus/Conges .5oz
Sudafed D Child Nasal Decongestant Liquid 4oz
Get $4 RR WYB participating Zantac products
Sale_Price_$18.99
Zantac 150 Cool Mint Tablets 65ct
Zantac 75MG Tablet 80ct
Zantac 150 150MG Tablets 68665 65ct
Get $3 RR WYB 3 or more participating Oral-B or Crest 3D products
Sale_Price_3/$9.00
Crest Whitening Rinse 3D White MLT Fresh 8oz
Oral-B Toothbrush AV 3D WHT Vivid Med 35
Oral-B ADV T/B ADV T/B 3D White Vivid Sft35
Crest Toothpaste 3D White Vivid Radiant Mint 5.8oz
FREE After Register Reward Dulcolax Balance 14 Day 8.3oz
Sale_Price_$10.00-$10RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Get $2 RR WYB participating Mucinex products
Sale_Price_$9.99
Mucinex D 600MG Tablets 18ct 60MG/DS
Mucinex 600 ER Tablets 20ct
Mucinex Max Strength Tablets 14ct
Mucinex DM Bi-Layer Tablets 20ct
FREE After Register Reward participating Dove Hair Care products
Sale_Price_$4.00-$4RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Dove Shampoos & Conditioners 12oz
Dove Hair Styling & Treatment products 7 – 9.25oz
Get $5 RR WYB any 2 participating Got2Be Hair Styling products
Entire_Line_Week_Price_2/$10.00
Get $10 RR WYB $20 participating Nutritioniste, Fructis or Herbashine products
Get $4 RR WYB $12 participating Dove products
Men’s Body Wash 13.5oz & Detailer Tool 2/$7.00
6 Pack Dove Bar Soaps 2/$12.00
Dove Body Wash WMN 24oz 2/$12.00
Dove Cream Oil Extra Dry Lotion 2/$12.00
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BOGO 50% Off L’Oreal Lip & Eye Cosmetics
40% Off Maybelline Eye Studio, Instant Age Rewind & Stiletto Mascara
BOGO 50% Off Sally Hansen Nail Treatment, Color, LaCross & Lip
BOGO 50% Off Entire Line of Nexxus Products
BOGO 50% Off Entire Line of Chapstick including Jars (Coupon for select in April EasySaver)
Halls Cough Drops Assorted Variety 25 – 30ct $0.99
WIVC Walgreens Brand Soda 20oz Bottle $0.39
BOGO Entire Line of Finest Natural Vitamins & Supplements
BOGO Suavitel Fabric Softner 33.8oz or 2/$2.99
Airwick I Motion Kit Lav .71oz 50%OFF SP-$3.99
Airwick Freshmatic Fresh Waters 6.10oz 50%OFF SP-$7.49
Airwick Freshmatic Mini Kit Fresh Waters .8oz 50%OF SP-$3.99
Airwick Ultra I Motion Kit Lilac 50%OFF SP-$7.49
BOGO 50% Off Entire Line of Gillette, Secret & Old Spice Deodorants 1.6 – 4oz
BOGO 50% Off Gillette, Venus Razors, & Shave Gel Series
Till next time.......
I'm most excited about the FREE Dove (after Register Rewards) so you pay 4.00 get 4.00 back! & The Airwick is on sale again! Sooo please tell me you kept your coupons from 2 weeks ago, because you're gonna need them to get them FREE again this week!
Another thing to remember, if you have 20 coupons and they only have 10 in stock, they WILL give you a raincheck for the other 10. Rainchecks are your friend!!! Ask for them, keep them, redeem them!! FREE is better than anything!!!
I'll post the scenarios for the week of the 28th on the 28th.
Get $3 coupon toward your next Photo purchase WYB 2 or more participating Johnson & Johnson or Desitin Baby Products
Sale_Price_2/$6.00
Desitin Max/Strength Original Paste 2oz
Desitin R/R Creamy 2oz
J&J 2in1 Detangling Shampoo 13oz
J&J Baby Oil w/Aloe & Vit 14oz
J&J Baby Oil 3314 14oz
J&J Head to Toe Baby Wash 15oz
Johnsons Baby Bubble Bath & Wash 15oz
J&J Head to Toe Lotion 9oz
J&J Head to Toe Lotion 15oz
J&J Moisture Care Baby Wash 15oz
J&J Baby Shampoo Original Formula 15oz
J&J Baby Powder 3016 15oz
J&J Baby Pink Lotion 3517 15oz
J&J Leave In Conditioner 5oz
J&J Baby Powder Cornstarch 15oz
J&J Baby Powder Medicated 3072 15oz
FREE After Register Reward Dentek Roll Comfort Clean Floss 55YD Assorted
Sale_Price_$2.00-$2RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Get $2 RR WYB participating Colgate Clinical toothpaste
Sale_Price_$3.99
Colgate Pro Clinical Renewal Toothpaste 4oz
Colgate Pro Clinical Cleaning Toothpaste 4oz
Colgate Pro Clinical Whitening Toothpaste 4oz
Get $3 RR WYB 1 or more participating Pampers Diapers !New Launch!
Sale Price_$17.99-$3RR=Like_Paying_$14.99
Pampers Cruiser Dry Double Jumbo Size4 54ct
Pampers Cruiser Dry Double Jumbo Size5 46ct
Pampers Cruiser Dry Double Jumbo Size3 62ct
FREE After Register Reward Simply Saline Allergy 4.25oz
Sale_Price_$7.00-$7RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Get $10 RR WYB Bayer Contour USB Meter $74.99
FREE After Register Reward Participating Walgreens One Daily Formula
Sale_Price_$3.00-$3RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Walgreens One Daily Mens Formula Lycopene Tablets 100ct
Walgreens One Daily Womens Formula Tablets 100ct
Get $5 RR WYB 2 or more participating Zyrtec, Benadryl, Tylenol or Sudafed products
Sale_Price_$4.99
Benadryl Child Allergy FastMelts Cherry 18ct
Benadryl Child Allergy Perfect Measure 10ct
Benadryl D Child Allergy Liquid Grape 4oz
Benadryl Child Allergy Cherry Liquid 4oz
Benadryl Allergy Kapgels 24ct
Benadryl Severe Allergy Sinus Headache 20ct
Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom Rapid Release Gelcaps 24ct
Tylenol Severe Allergy Caplets 24ct
Tylenol Child Plus Multi-Symptom Grape 4oz
Tylenol Child M/S Rapid Release Gelcaps Daytime 24ct
Zyrtec 24hr 10mg Tablets 14ct
Zyrtec 24hr 10mg Liquid Soft Gel 12ct
Zyrtec D 12HR Tablets 12ct 120MG/DS
Zyrtec 24HR Dye Free Grape 4oz
Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold Caplets 20ct
Sudafed PE Triple Action Caplets 24ct
Sudafed PE Allergy Sinus Tablets 24ct
Sudafed PE 10MG Tablets 18ct
Sudafed PE Child Decongestant Raspberry 4oz
Sudafed PE Cough Cold Caplets 20ct
Sudafed Nasal Mist Sinus/Conges .5oz
Sudafed D Child Nasal Decongestant Liquid 4oz
Get $4 RR WYB participating Zantac products
Sale_Price_$18.99
Zantac 150 Cool Mint Tablets 65ct
Zantac 75MG Tablet 80ct
Zantac 150 150MG Tablets 68665 65ct
Get $3 RR WYB 3 or more participating Oral-B or Crest 3D products
Sale_Price_3/$9.00
Crest Whitening Rinse 3D White MLT Fresh 8oz
Oral-B Toothbrush AV 3D WHT Vivid Med 35
Oral-B ADV T/B ADV T/B 3D White Vivid Sft35
Crest Toothpaste 3D White Vivid Radiant Mint 5.8oz
FREE After Register Reward Dulcolax Balance 14 Day 8.3oz
Sale_Price_$10.00-$10RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Get $2 RR WYB participating Mucinex products
Sale_Price_$9.99
Mucinex D 600MG Tablets 18ct 60MG/DS
Mucinex 600 ER Tablets 20ct
Mucinex Max Strength Tablets 14ct
Mucinex DM Bi-Layer Tablets 20ct
FREE After Register Reward participating Dove Hair Care products
Sale_Price_$4.00-$4RR=Like_Getting_It_Free
Dove Shampoos & Conditioners 12oz
Dove Hair Styling & Treatment products 7 – 9.25oz
Get $5 RR WYB any 2 participating Got2Be Hair Styling products
Entire_Line_Week_Price_2/$10.00
Get $10 RR WYB $20 participating Nutritioniste, Fructis or Herbashine products
Get $4 RR WYB $12 participating Dove products
Men’s Body Wash 13.5oz & Detailer Tool 2/$7.00
6 Pack Dove Bar Soaps 2/$12.00
Dove Body Wash WMN 24oz 2/$12.00
Dove Cream Oil Extra Dry Lotion 2/$12.00
+———————————————————————————————————+
BOGO 50% Off L’Oreal Lip & Eye Cosmetics
40% Off Maybelline Eye Studio, Instant Age Rewind & Stiletto Mascara
BOGO 50% Off Sally Hansen Nail Treatment, Color, LaCross & Lip
BOGO 50% Off Entire Line of Nexxus Products
BOGO 50% Off Entire Line of Chapstick including Jars (Coupon for select in April EasySaver)
Halls Cough Drops Assorted Variety 25 – 30ct $0.99
WIVC Walgreens Brand Soda 20oz Bottle $0.39
BOGO Entire Line of Finest Natural Vitamins & Supplements
BOGO Suavitel Fabric Softner 33.8oz or 2/$2.99
Airwick I Motion Kit Lav .71oz 50%OFF SP-$3.99
Airwick Freshmatic Fresh Waters 6.10oz 50%OFF SP-$7.49
Airwick Freshmatic Mini Kit Fresh Waters .8oz 50%OF SP-$3.99
Airwick Ultra I Motion Kit Lilac 50%OFF SP-$7.49
BOGO 50% Off Entire Line of Gillette, Secret & Old Spice Deodorants 1.6 – 4oz
BOGO 50% Off Gillette, Venus Razors, & Shave Gel Series
Till next time.......
Walgreens Scenarios for week of 3-21-10
Hiya friends and family!! This week isn't all that, BUT.. Next week looks awesome AND Get plenty of copies of next Sunday's paper because there will be a coupon in there for 3.00/1 Snuggle fabric softener. This makes it free at most all family Dollars, or Dollar Generals. They usually have the dryer sheets for 3.00 and the liquid for 3.00. I am ordering 50 inserts next week!!!!!! This will keep me in dryer sheets for a year AND give me some to sell at my yard sale the end of April!
So here's about all I can see for this week! If you have multiple coupons, you'll get loads of razors to stock up on!! Here's what I'm getting...
Hunts Tomato Sauce 3/1.00 total: 1.00
Olay Quench in-shower body wash/lotion 4.99
Olay Quench Lotion 7.99
Schick Quatto Razors 6.99
Total: 20.97
Minus:
**You have to use the walgreens flyer coupon for the 3/1.00 hunts**
In the March IVC coupon booklet (located right where the flyers are) use the
2.00/1 Schick Razor
4.00/1 Schick Razor coupon in todays paper
Walgreens sale is buy Quench lotion get in shower lotion free -4.99
Hunts coupon (fun game to play to get it too) 1.00/3 Hunts tomato sauce
THEN.. go HERE to print out a mail in rebate for the 7.99 back for the Quench Lotion.
Total oop: 8.98 + tax (plus remember to use any register rewards you might have, before they expire.. so if you have one from the colgate last week apply that 4.00 here and your oop is 4.98) But remember you'll also have a $7.99 rebate check coming from Olay. So essentially you'll get all of that for .99
Something else to consider is there are some 2.00/1 ALL coupons out there and they do have it on sale for 3.99.. so that could be a decent deal.
Till next time...
So here's about all I can see for this week! If you have multiple coupons, you'll get loads of razors to stock up on!! Here's what I'm getting...
Hunts Tomato Sauce 3/1.00 total: 1.00
Olay Quench in-shower body wash/lotion 4.99
Olay Quench Lotion 7.99
Schick Quatto Razors 6.99
Total: 20.97
Minus:
**You have to use the walgreens flyer coupon for the 3/1.00 hunts**
In the March IVC coupon booklet (located right where the flyers are) use the
2.00/1 Schick Razor
4.00/1 Schick Razor coupon in todays paper
Walgreens sale is buy Quench lotion get in shower lotion free -4.99
Hunts coupon (fun game to play to get it too) 1.00/3 Hunts tomato sauce
THEN.. go HERE to print out a mail in rebate for the 7.99 back for the Quench Lotion.
Total oop: 8.98 + tax (plus remember to use any register rewards you might have, before they expire.. so if you have one from the colgate last week apply that 4.00 here and your oop is 4.98) But remember you'll also have a $7.99 rebate check coming from Olay. So essentially you'll get all of that for .99
Something else to consider is there are some 2.00/1 ALL coupons out there and they do have it on sale for 3.99.. so that could be a decent deal.
Till next time...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Couple of Freebies to post for tonight before I go to bed!
Here are a couple of "Freebies" for ya!
Arm and Hammer Advance White Toothpaste
*asks for your phone number, it is NOT required, I do not recommend ever putting in a phone number*
**another tip... to continue to get freebies and GREAT coupons in the mail from them, make sure when asked if you've ever tried arm and hammer toothpaste, put never**
My FAVORITE site, Right@Home is giving away FREE Spring Cleaning gift packs to the first 10,000 to respond. I get tons of freebies from here! I have gotten a full pack of pledge wipes, Glade candles, a 10 pack of ziploc baggies, and 2 off mosquito repelent things that you wear. This is the best site to ever sign up with!
Again, they ask for your phone number, just simply omit it.
Till next time.....
Arm and Hammer Advance White Toothpaste
*asks for your phone number, it is NOT required, I do not recommend ever putting in a phone number*
**another tip... to continue to get freebies and GREAT coupons in the mail from them, make sure when asked if you've ever tried arm and hammer toothpaste, put never**
My FAVORITE site, Right@Home is giving away FREE Spring Cleaning gift packs to the first 10,000 to respond. I get tons of freebies from here! I have gotten a full pack of pledge wipes, Glade candles, a 10 pack of ziploc baggies, and 2 off mosquito repelent things that you wear. This is the best site to ever sign up with!
Again, they ask for your phone number, just simply omit it.
Till next time.....
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Another Walgreens deal this week I missed with the first post
2 CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder 0.7oz. $5.99 ea = $11.98
minus BOGO Q (-$5.99) = $5.99
minus $1 off any Q (-$1) = $4.99
minus Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale (-$2.99) = 2 for $2.00, or $1 ea!
minus BOGO Q (-$5.99) = $5.99
minus $1 off any Q (-$1) = $4.99
minus Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale (-$2.99) = 2 for $2.00, or $1 ea!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Birthday Freebies!
There are lots of places that give you "freebies" in your birth month or on your birthday.. but did you know you don't have to be a kid to get them?!
Did you know you can get a FREE steak dinner in your birth month as well?!!
Well, check out some of these places!
Free Birthday goodies!
Did you know you can get a FREE steak dinner in your birth month as well?!!
Well, check out some of these places!
Free Birthday goodies!
Printable coupon for $2.00 off Tylenol PM
$2.00 off Tylenol this is Tylenol PM only
Use this at Walgreens and use the 1.50 off coupon in the monthly walgreens book and this is a .50 money maker!
Use this at Walgreens and use the 1.50 off coupon in the monthly walgreens book and this is a .50 money maker!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Walgreens Scenarios for week of 3/7/10
There are some decent deals out there this week.
Post cereal is on sale for 1.75
(go HERE to get a 2.00 printable coupon.. so this makes it free with .25 overage) **They will only let you print the coupon once**
Reach products are 3/3.99 (with in ad coupon) in todays paper there are coupons for Reach products!
Glade sense and spray on sale for 3.99 go HERE to get 3.00 printable coupon
After you print the coupon , hit back space, this will allow you to print 2 coupons.. just keep hitting backspace until it prints the second coupon, usually have to hit back space 2-3 times to get back to that screen. This is perfectly legit and it assigns two separate coupon numbers (you can look on the coupon and see)
Vicks cough drops are 2/1.79 There is a coupon from last couple of weeks 1.50/1 Vicks product, and also a coupon for buy 2 vicks products get puffs tissues free.
Gillette Body Wash is on the b1g1 half off sale.. there are some coupons out there that make this an almost free item!
I recommend getting about 4 sets of todays coupons!! That's how I am doing the scenarios, as if you have 4 of each coupon!
So here we go!
Transaction 1:
2 Gillette Body Washes 4.49 ea
2 Gillette Deo 4.49 ea
Total: 17.96
Minus:
$4.00/2 Deo coupon from 2/21 proctor and gamble
(2) Free Body wash wyb Deo from 2/7 Proctor and Gamble
Walgreens b1g1 50% off taken at the end (-4.49)
Your oop cost is .49 before tax 97 % savings
Transaction 2:
(3) Reach products (you can do toothbrush, floss, or mouthwash) 3.99
(1) box Post Cereal 1.75
(2) Glade Sense and Spray room Air Fresheners 3.99
(2) Vicks Cough Drops 2/1.79
(1) Puffs tissues 2.49
Total: 18.00
Minus:
(3) 1.00/1 Reach Coupons from today's paper
(1) 2.00/1 Post Cereal printable coupon from the link above
(2) 3.00/1 Glade Sense and Spray coupons from the link above
(1) 1.50/1 Vicks product coupon from last sunday paper
(1) Free puffs wyb 2 vicks products -2.49
Your oop cost is: $5.01 Savings of 73%
Now, if you have any register rewards left over from last week, you could use them here and purchase a Russell Stover candy item on sale for .29 (with ad coupon) and make your out of pocket less. I am using a 4.00 Register reward from the Fusion Razor so my out of pocket will be $1.30
Also, if you have all of the coupons for the above items just make it all into one big order... there are NO register rewards to be gained from these scenarios, so just combine it into one shopping trip.
I'll check out CVS's sales here in a bit!
Till next time...
Post cereal is on sale for 1.75
(go HERE to get a 2.00 printable coupon.. so this makes it free with .25 overage) **They will only let you print the coupon once**
Reach products are 3/3.99 (with in ad coupon) in todays paper there are coupons for Reach products!
Glade sense and spray on sale for 3.99 go HERE to get 3.00 printable coupon
After you print the coupon , hit back space, this will allow you to print 2 coupons.. just keep hitting backspace until it prints the second coupon, usually have to hit back space 2-3 times to get back to that screen. This is perfectly legit and it assigns two separate coupon numbers (you can look on the coupon and see)
Vicks cough drops are 2/1.79 There is a coupon from last couple of weeks 1.50/1 Vicks product, and also a coupon for buy 2 vicks products get puffs tissues free.
Gillette Body Wash is on the b1g1 half off sale.. there are some coupons out there that make this an almost free item!
I recommend getting about 4 sets of todays coupons!! That's how I am doing the scenarios, as if you have 4 of each coupon!
So here we go!
Transaction 1:
2 Gillette Body Washes 4.49 ea
2 Gillette Deo 4.49 ea
Total: 17.96
Minus:
$4.00/2 Deo coupon from 2/21 proctor and gamble
(2) Free Body wash wyb Deo from 2/7 Proctor and Gamble
Walgreens b1g1 50% off taken at the end (-4.49)
Your oop cost is .49 before tax 97 % savings
Transaction 2:
(3) Reach products (you can do toothbrush, floss, or mouthwash) 3.99
(1) box Post Cereal 1.75
(2) Glade Sense and Spray room Air Fresheners 3.99
(2) Vicks Cough Drops 2/1.79
(1) Puffs tissues 2.49
Total: 18.00
Minus:
(3) 1.00/1 Reach Coupons from today's paper
(1) 2.00/1 Post Cereal printable coupon from the link above
(2) 3.00/1 Glade Sense and Spray coupons from the link above
(1) 1.50/1 Vicks product coupon from last sunday paper
(1) Free puffs wyb 2 vicks products -2.49
Your oop cost is: $5.01 Savings of 73%
Now, if you have any register rewards left over from last week, you could use them here and purchase a Russell Stover candy item on sale for .29 (with ad coupon) and make your out of pocket less. I am using a 4.00 Register reward from the Fusion Razor so my out of pocket will be $1.30
Also, if you have all of the coupons for the above items just make it all into one big order... there are NO register rewards to be gained from these scenarios, so just combine it into one shopping trip.
I'll check out CVS's sales here in a bit!
Till next time...
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Couponing Tips to lower your grocery/shopping bills!!!
Couponing tips to lower your grocery bill.
Some of these are obvious, but bears repeating!
1. Get a coupon organizer. Some people use envelopes, folders with labels, a case-it binder (like mine, and pictured in a previous post) Index card holder, accordian file or large wallet, or even one of those cheapie organizer for a buck at the dollar store.
2. Figure out what works best for you as far as labeling goes... I personally use a binder and use tabs for Pantry, fridge, makeup, cleaning, smell goods, etc. I then use baseball card sheets (and some photo sheets to hold larger coupons) and I put them in the appropriate section by what I call an item. For example.. In the pantry section I put all "chips" in the C area, because that's what I call potato chips. I put Grands Biscuits in the Fridge section in the B area, because I say Biscuits.
3. If you go with a binder, get a zip three ring pencil holder to put in there, I have in mine, a magnifying glass (some of the exp dates are hard to see for me) a small pair of scissors, a calculator and a pen.
4. Find stores with the best and most generous coupon policies. I personally use Kroger because they double coupons, BUT.. some items are cheaper at Walmart even without the coupon being doubled. Know your stores and their policies. For example: My kroger will only double 2 like coupons. If I have 5 .50 coupons off of angel soft toilet tissue(1.00 a piece), and I buy five.. I am only getting 2 of them for free.. the other 3 would cost me .50 each. IN this situation I would ring up 2 separate orders, and get 4 free and come back another time and get the 5th one. This is what works for me.
5. Combine your coupons with sales items. For example: Pop secret popcorn is on sale at Kroger 10/10.00 (you do NOT have to buy 10 of that one item to get the sale price, they all ring up at 1.00 each) I use my (2) .50 coupons (which are doubled) to get them free. Maybe I already have 2 boxes at home.. that's okay.. this is part of "stockpiling".
6. Check out online coupons and booklets. You can add online coupons to your Kroger card, AND use a paper coupon as well. Most likely netting you the item for free. I use 2 places www.shortcuts.com and www.cellfire.com They do other stores than Kroger (Kroger is just all I have in my area)
7. Know that whatever coupons you get in this sundays paper are likely to be on sale in the next 2 weeks. DO NOT pitch them because the item isn't on sale now, and also hold off on using them until you can combine them with store sales unless you just absolutely need it now.
8. Print coupons online (These are called IP's.. Internet Printables) There are usually some awesome coupons to be found. A lot of times you can just google "printable coupon for xxxxx" and it will bring up something. Also check out your favorite products website ex: www.bettycrocker.com They most always have printable coupons so you'll try their product. Below is a list of places I go to print off coupons::::
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com
www.upons.com
www.couponmom.com
9. Buy in bulk for items that are free/super cheap. This is part of stockpiling. As I've mentioned before, if you can get 20 cans of spaghetti sauce for free.. then do it!!! However, don't stockpile or buy items you don't normally use just because you can make it cheap.. however, if you can make it free, get it! Someone probably uses it, and if no one in your family does, then donate it to a shelter.
10. Buy enough of a product cheap/free so that it should last you till the next sale. Sales are cyclic.. you can bet the super cheap spaghetti sauce is going to be super cheap again within 6-8 weeks. Make sure you have enough to last.
11. Invest in a freezer! Purchase all your meat on sale and freeze it. Tip** When freezing a pound of hamburger, press your thumb into the center of the meat, making a large indentation.. this will help your meat thaw faster.
12. Be somewhat flexible about your purchases. You may find a product slightly cheaper (or maybe even more expensive but with the coupon makes it cheaper) that is even better than your usual! Ex: I used to only buy Ragu, till about 15 years ago when I had a coupon for Prego.. now I use nothing BUT Prego. There are always products we will never budge on.. mine are Heinz Ketchup, Kraft American Cheese slices and Prego lol
13. Keep your coupons on you at all times! You never know when you're going to come across a deal and wish you had your coupons! This is especially true when roaming the drug store, they clearance out items so frequently that you've almost always got a coupon for it, making that shampoo that they're simply bringing out a new bottle design on and now have on clearance for 1.00.. FREE!
14. Review your spending habits. If you're going to the grocery store 3 times a week.. STOP IT! Figure out a time that you can go in (after you've viewed sales ads and planned your weekly or monthly menus) and get everything you need. Yes, I know there's going to be quick trips for milk, bread etc in between, but no reason you're going every other day to buy that night's supper fixings... if you're doing it that way, it's cheaper to eat McDonalds!
15. NEVER NEVER NEVER shop online without first finding a discount code. My daughter LOVES/prefers American Eagle.. I always find a discount code when ordering her clothes. You can find discount codes by going to google and typing in, "American Eagle discount code" or whatever other store. Here are some places I typically find discounts for ANYWHERE I shop online at:
www.retailmenot.com
www.couponcabin.com
www.promotioncode.org
If you're paying shipping or not getting at least a 15% discount by taking 2 minutes to search online for one, then you're nutso my friend!! lol
There is so much FREE money out there, in the form of coupons, codes, rebates etc. Isn't it time you take advantage of that??
Till next time...
Some of these are obvious, but bears repeating!
1. Get a coupon organizer. Some people use envelopes, folders with labels, a case-it binder (like mine, and pictured in a previous post) Index card holder, accordian file or large wallet, or even one of those cheapie organizer for a buck at the dollar store.
2. Figure out what works best for you as far as labeling goes... I personally use a binder and use tabs for Pantry, fridge, makeup, cleaning, smell goods, etc. I then use baseball card sheets (and some photo sheets to hold larger coupons) and I put them in the appropriate section by what I call an item. For example.. In the pantry section I put all "chips" in the C area, because that's what I call potato chips. I put Grands Biscuits in the Fridge section in the B area, because I say Biscuits.
3. If you go with a binder, get a zip three ring pencil holder to put in there, I have in mine, a magnifying glass (some of the exp dates are hard to see for me) a small pair of scissors, a calculator and a pen.
4. Find stores with the best and most generous coupon policies. I personally use Kroger because they double coupons, BUT.. some items are cheaper at Walmart even without the coupon being doubled. Know your stores and their policies. For example: My kroger will only double 2 like coupons. If I have 5 .50 coupons off of angel soft toilet tissue(1.00 a piece), and I buy five.. I am only getting 2 of them for free.. the other 3 would cost me .50 each. IN this situation I would ring up 2 separate orders, and get 4 free and come back another time and get the 5th one. This is what works for me.
5. Combine your coupons with sales items. For example: Pop secret popcorn is on sale at Kroger 10/10.00 (you do NOT have to buy 10 of that one item to get the sale price, they all ring up at 1.00 each) I use my (2) .50 coupons (which are doubled) to get them free. Maybe I already have 2 boxes at home.. that's okay.. this is part of "stockpiling".
6. Check out online coupons and booklets. You can add online coupons to your Kroger card, AND use a paper coupon as well. Most likely netting you the item for free. I use 2 places www.shortcuts.com and www.cellfire.com They do other stores than Kroger (Kroger is just all I have in my area)
7. Know that whatever coupons you get in this sundays paper are likely to be on sale in the next 2 weeks. DO NOT pitch them because the item isn't on sale now, and also hold off on using them until you can combine them with store sales unless you just absolutely need it now.
8. Print coupons online (These are called IP's.. Internet Printables) There are usually some awesome coupons to be found. A lot of times you can just google "printable coupon for xxxxx" and it will bring up something. Also check out your favorite products website ex: www.bettycrocker.com They most always have printable coupons so you'll try their product. Below is a list of places I go to print off coupons::::
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com
www.upons.com
www.couponmom.com
9. Buy in bulk for items that are free/super cheap. This is part of stockpiling. As I've mentioned before, if you can get 20 cans of spaghetti sauce for free.. then do it!!! However, don't stockpile or buy items you don't normally use just because you can make it cheap.. however, if you can make it free, get it! Someone probably uses it, and if no one in your family does, then donate it to a shelter.
10. Buy enough of a product cheap/free so that it should last you till the next sale. Sales are cyclic.. you can bet the super cheap spaghetti sauce is going to be super cheap again within 6-8 weeks. Make sure you have enough to last.
11. Invest in a freezer! Purchase all your meat on sale and freeze it. Tip** When freezing a pound of hamburger, press your thumb into the center of the meat, making a large indentation.. this will help your meat thaw faster.
12. Be somewhat flexible about your purchases. You may find a product slightly cheaper (or maybe even more expensive but with the coupon makes it cheaper) that is even better than your usual! Ex: I used to only buy Ragu, till about 15 years ago when I had a coupon for Prego.. now I use nothing BUT Prego. There are always products we will never budge on.. mine are Heinz Ketchup, Kraft American Cheese slices and Prego lol
13. Keep your coupons on you at all times! You never know when you're going to come across a deal and wish you had your coupons! This is especially true when roaming the drug store, they clearance out items so frequently that you've almost always got a coupon for it, making that shampoo that they're simply bringing out a new bottle design on and now have on clearance for 1.00.. FREE!
14. Review your spending habits. If you're going to the grocery store 3 times a week.. STOP IT! Figure out a time that you can go in (after you've viewed sales ads and planned your weekly or monthly menus) and get everything you need. Yes, I know there's going to be quick trips for milk, bread etc in between, but no reason you're going every other day to buy that night's supper fixings... if you're doing it that way, it's cheaper to eat McDonalds!
15. NEVER NEVER NEVER shop online without first finding a discount code. My daughter LOVES/prefers American Eagle.. I always find a discount code when ordering her clothes. You can find discount codes by going to google and typing in, "American Eagle discount code" or whatever other store. Here are some places I typically find discounts for ANYWHERE I shop online at:
www.retailmenot.com
www.couponcabin.com
www.promotioncode.org
If you're paying shipping or not getting at least a 15% discount by taking 2 minutes to search online for one, then you're nutso my friend!! lol
There is so much FREE money out there, in the form of coupons, codes, rebates etc. Isn't it time you take advantage of that??
Till next time...
Monday, March 1, 2010
Free Samples.. Purex, Uniball, Burts Bee's.. Check these out!!
Would you like some free samples of products!? Let me tell you ways these samples save you money!!
Toothpaste and shampoo samples? Pack those to take on a camping trip or vacation rather than spending 1.50 for a small sample size at Walmart!
Laundry soap sample? Same deal as above! Take it to the campground or hotel, rather than purchasing their 2.00 for one load items in those dispensers!
Here you go friends! Enjoy!!
Free Sample of Aveeno Shampoo (This is on the bottom of the page)
Free Sample of Redken Hair Product (3 different ones to choose from)
Free Sample of Cream of Wheat
Free Sample of Burts Bee's Natural Toothpaste
Free Sample of a Kotex's product (several diff to choose from)
Free Sample of Bodi-Heat (These are amazing!!!!)
Free Sample of a Carefree Product (diff ones to choose from)
Free Sample of Purex 3-in-1 sheets (These are my fave, and all I use!.. you get 2 sheets in the sample)
Free Manicure Set from Warners.
Free Uniball Super-ink pen
These are tried and true samples given by the actual companies. No spam etc.
Let me know if you like these types of links and if there are any other things I can do to help you guys out!
Till next time...
Toothpaste and shampoo samples? Pack those to take on a camping trip or vacation rather than spending 1.50 for a small sample size at Walmart!
Laundry soap sample? Same deal as above! Take it to the campground or hotel, rather than purchasing their 2.00 for one load items in those dispensers!
Here you go friends! Enjoy!!
Free Sample of Aveeno Shampoo (This is on the bottom of the page)
Free Sample of Redken Hair Product (3 different ones to choose from)
Free Sample of Cream of Wheat
Free Sample of Burts Bee's Natural Toothpaste
Free Sample of a Kotex's product (several diff to choose from)
Free Sample of Bodi-Heat (These are amazing!!!!)
Free Sample of a Carefree Product (diff ones to choose from)
Free Sample of Purex 3-in-1 sheets (These are my fave, and all I use!.. you get 2 sheets in the sample)
Free Manicure Set from Warners.
Free Uniball Super-ink pen
These are tried and true samples given by the actual companies. No spam etc.
Let me know if you like these types of links and if there are any other things I can do to help you guys out!
Till next time...
Menu/Meal planning & a Crockpot Recipe that's just yummy!!!
What is the single most important Grocery Saving thing you can do?
The answer is simple.. Menu/Meal planning!
Every single week I base what meals we're going to have on what items are on sale and I have a coupon for.
I think the biggest mistake we as working parents make is the "it's way faster to order pizza/get McDonalds then it is for my tired self to make dinner".
This is where your crock pot comes in handy! I highly recommend that at least 1 of your meals a week comes from your crockpot! Another thing you should do is make "2-day" meals.
I am going to put together some crock-pot meals that you can start before you leave for work and when you get home.. supper's done!!
Here is my first example.
Vegetable Beef Soup
1 package of Stew Meat (3.57 on sale) (I bought it on sale and froze it)
1 can corn
1 can butter beans
1 can peas
1 can green beans
1 can carrots
(for all of the above Kroger had Delmonte 5 cans for 2.00.. I had a coupon for 1.00/5 cans.. so those cost me 1.00)
6-8 medium size potatos (I got a five pound bag for 1.67 @ walmart)
1 large bottle of v-8 juice (was on sale 2/5.00 and I had a .50/1 coupon)
Total cost for meal: $8.24 (and this meal is eatten 2 days in a row at my house, so I have fed a family of 4, 2 meals at $1.03 per person per day.
(You can also freeze individual size portions and you now have a quick lunch/supper whenever you need it.)
I am not including the price of the Ritz crackers that we use because I got them free.
Now, on to how you make your meal.
I cut the stew meat into smaller pieces than what the store does (I personally like smaller chunks)
I then brown them for about 1 minute in a sizzling hot skillet with a little bit of oil in it. (The meat should sizzle when you dump it in your pan.. this is quick browning and it locks in the juices and flavors)
I then pour onto a paper plate with a paper towel on it to absorb what little bit of oil is on it. In the meantime..
Peel the potatos and put them on the bottom of your crockpot (I use a 7 quart crockpot)
Then pour the meat on top of the potatos.. then pour in each can of vegetable (pour all the juice in too)
Then pour the V8 juice in last. At about a tablespoon of black pepper, put it on high... for 8-9 hours.. go to work.
Come in your house and the house smells amazing! Supper is done.. have a few bowls as dishes that night. Voila!
Turn the crockpot off, and let cool down to about room temp (couple of hours) then put in a sauce pan and put in the fridge.
Next night you come home from work, put it on the stove top, heat up.. 15 minutes later supper is done again!
When you plan out meals like this, it makes it much easier to say... On Friday night let's just order a pizza in. (BUT.. always use a coupon or get the "deals" at your local pizza place too)
Imagine if you could spend 8.24 every two days on meals for your family. Wow!
I'm gonna work on making this meal choices available to you!
Let me know if you try this and let me know what you think. It's not a recipe out of a book, it's mine.. and don't use tomato juice in place of the v8. The V8 is what gives it a kick!
Love it!
Till next time...
The answer is simple.. Menu/Meal planning!
Every single week I base what meals we're going to have on what items are on sale and I have a coupon for.
I think the biggest mistake we as working parents make is the "it's way faster to order pizza/get McDonalds then it is for my tired self to make dinner".
This is where your crock pot comes in handy! I highly recommend that at least 1 of your meals a week comes from your crockpot! Another thing you should do is make "2-day" meals.
I am going to put together some crock-pot meals that you can start before you leave for work and when you get home.. supper's done!!
Here is my first example.
Vegetable Beef Soup
1 package of Stew Meat (3.57 on sale) (I bought it on sale and froze it)
1 can corn
1 can butter beans
1 can peas
1 can green beans
1 can carrots
(for all of the above Kroger had Delmonte 5 cans for 2.00.. I had a coupon for 1.00/5 cans.. so those cost me 1.00)
6-8 medium size potatos (I got a five pound bag for 1.67 @ walmart)
1 large bottle of v-8 juice (was on sale 2/5.00 and I had a .50/1 coupon)
Total cost for meal: $8.24 (and this meal is eatten 2 days in a row at my house, so I have fed a family of 4, 2 meals at $1.03 per person per day.
(You can also freeze individual size portions and you now have a quick lunch/supper whenever you need it.)
I am not including the price of the Ritz crackers that we use because I got them free.
Now, on to how you make your meal.
I cut the stew meat into smaller pieces than what the store does (I personally like smaller chunks)
I then brown them for about 1 minute in a sizzling hot skillet with a little bit of oil in it. (The meat should sizzle when you dump it in your pan.. this is quick browning and it locks in the juices and flavors)
I then pour onto a paper plate with a paper towel on it to absorb what little bit of oil is on it. In the meantime..
Peel the potatos and put them on the bottom of your crockpot (I use a 7 quart crockpot)
Then pour the meat on top of the potatos.. then pour in each can of vegetable (pour all the juice in too)
Then pour the V8 juice in last. At about a tablespoon of black pepper, put it on high... for 8-9 hours.. go to work.
Come in your house and the house smells amazing! Supper is done.. have a few bowls as dishes that night. Voila!
Turn the crockpot off, and let cool down to about room temp (couple of hours) then put in a sauce pan and put in the fridge.
Next night you come home from work, put it on the stove top, heat up.. 15 minutes later supper is done again!
When you plan out meals like this, it makes it much easier to say... On Friday night let's just order a pizza in. (BUT.. always use a coupon or get the "deals" at your local pizza place too)
Imagine if you could spend 8.24 every two days on meals for your family. Wow!
I'm gonna work on making this meal choices available to you!
Let me know if you try this and let me know what you think. It's not a recipe out of a book, it's mine.. and don't use tomato juice in place of the v8. The V8 is what gives it a kick!
Love it!
Till next time...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Scenarios and deals for the week of 2-28-10
You should have $2.00 RR from last week, if not $6.00 to start this week with. If you do, remember to throw in a cheapie item with your transaction because each coupon (and RR are counted as a coupon) requires 1 item purchased.
1st Transaction:
(1) Schick Intuition Razor on sale 8.99
(use 4.00/1 coupon from today's sunday paper 2/28/10)
(1) Altoids (on sale) .49
Use your $2.00 RR from last week
Total: oop 3.48 + tax
And you get a 3.00 Register Reward (so it's like paying .48)
***If you do not have the 2.00 RR from last weeks scenarios, then just skip the altoid's here and you will pay 4.99 + tax oop***
2nd Transaction:
(2) Purex 3 in 1 sheets on sale 2/9.00
(use b1g1 free coupon from last sunday 2/21/10)
(1) Speedstick deo (mens & womens on sale) 1.99
(use 1.00/1 coupon from last sunday 2/21)
(1) Colgate Total Toothpaste 2.99
(use .75/1 coupon from last sunday) *some of you got a 1.00/1 coupon use this*
Also use your 3.00 RR from 1st transaction
Total bill: 13.98
Minus coupons & Register reward your oop is: 4.49
AND you get 1.00 RR for the purex, 1.00 RR for the speedstick and a 2.00 RR for the toothpaste.
Total RR is 4.00.
3rd Transaction:
You can do a couple of different things.. you can go get more Purex sheets or another razor etc. I personally am going to do this for my 3rd transaction:
(2) Purex 3 in 1 sheets 9.00
(use b1g1 coupon)
(3) Altoids on sale for .49 = 1.47
Use 4.00 in Register Rewards and your total oop is : $1.97 (and you get a 1.00 RR for buying the purex)
So to cap what you would get is:
(4) Purex 3 in 1 sheets (36.00)
(1) Schick Intuition Razor (8.99)
(1) Colgate Toothpaste (2.99)
(1) Speedstick deo (1.99)
(4) Altoids (1.96)
Total $51.93 + tax
Actual OOP spent by you: $9.94
**I had a $4.00 RR left from last weeks razor, so my personal oop is $5.94.. not all of you had that though, so I did not include it**
PLUS.. you should still have a $1.00 RR to start next week with.
Do these transactions for as many times as you have coupons (I will be doing these ten times.. my total oop will be around 37.00. Without coupons and register rewards MY oop would be...Close to 500.00.
Here is a link to the Walgreens sales ad for this week. Match up what you can do with the coupons you have and items that you need.
Walgreens sales flyer for week of 2/28/10
As always, don't buy something just because you have a coupon, but don't buy anything unless you do :)
As for CVS this week.. I really only saw one deal worth much and that was the Softsoap body wash and Irish Spring body was is on sale for 4.99 and if you purchase it you get a 4.00 ECB's.
Here is a link to CVS ad in case you'd like to check it out.
CVS ad for week of 2/28/10
Till next time..
1st Transaction:
(1) Schick Intuition Razor on sale 8.99
(use 4.00/1 coupon from today's sunday paper 2/28/10)
(1) Altoids (on sale) .49
Use your $2.00 RR from last week
Total: oop 3.48 + tax
And you get a 3.00 Register Reward (so it's like paying .48)
***If you do not have the 2.00 RR from last weeks scenarios, then just skip the altoid's here and you will pay 4.99 + tax oop***
2nd Transaction:
(2) Purex 3 in 1 sheets on sale 2/9.00
(use b1g1 free coupon from last sunday 2/21/10)
(1) Speedstick deo (mens & womens on sale) 1.99
(use 1.00/1 coupon from last sunday 2/21)
(1) Colgate Total Toothpaste 2.99
(use .75/1 coupon from last sunday) *some of you got a 1.00/1 coupon use this*
Also use your 3.00 RR from 1st transaction
Total bill: 13.98
Minus coupons & Register reward your oop is: 4.49
AND you get 1.00 RR for the purex, 1.00 RR for the speedstick and a 2.00 RR for the toothpaste.
Total RR is 4.00.
3rd Transaction:
You can do a couple of different things.. you can go get more Purex sheets or another razor etc. I personally am going to do this for my 3rd transaction:
(2) Purex 3 in 1 sheets 9.00
(use b1g1 coupon)
(3) Altoids on sale for .49 = 1.47
Use 4.00 in Register Rewards and your total oop is : $1.97 (and you get a 1.00 RR for buying the purex)
So to cap what you would get is:
(4) Purex 3 in 1 sheets (36.00)
(1) Schick Intuition Razor (8.99)
(1) Colgate Toothpaste (2.99)
(1) Speedstick deo (1.99)
(4) Altoids (1.96)
Total $51.93 + tax
Actual OOP spent by you: $9.94
**I had a $4.00 RR left from last weeks razor, so my personal oop is $5.94.. not all of you had that though, so I did not include it**
PLUS.. you should still have a $1.00 RR to start next week with.
Do these transactions for as many times as you have coupons (I will be doing these ten times.. my total oop will be around 37.00. Without coupons and register rewards MY oop would be...Close to 500.00.
Here is a link to the Walgreens sales ad for this week. Match up what you can do with the coupons you have and items that you need.
Walgreens sales flyer for week of 2/28/10
As always, don't buy something just because you have a coupon, but don't buy anything unless you do :)
As for CVS this week.. I really only saw one deal worth much and that was the Softsoap body wash and Irish Spring body was is on sale for 4.99 and if you purchase it you get a 4.00 ECB's.
Here is a link to CVS ad in case you'd like to check it out.
CVS ad for week of 2/28/10
Till next time..
Month of March ongoing Register Rewards @ Walgreens
This is the list of items at Walgreens that will provide Register Rewards for the month of March.
I will be getting my scenarios and deals for this week posted either later this evening (been a busy day around here) or in the morning.
Thanks to "tohimipray" @ A Full Cup for posting all the monthly RR deals!
Valid 2/28- 3/27 unless noted otherwise
Please note availability varies by region
♦ $5 RR WYB 3 or more participating Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle, Depend, Poise, Viva or Scott products
Viva Regular Roll 6pk
Scott Bath Tissue 12ct 1000SH
Kotex L/Day P/Lnr Uns Lng 1X 48ct
Kotex Sec Tamp Reg 18ct
Kotex Maxi Pads 24ct
Pull Ups LD Jumbo Girl 2t/3t 26ct
Huggies Supreme Jumbo SZ4 27ct
Huggies Wipes Natural Care F/F 216ct
Cottonelle Clean Wipes Refill 72ct
Depends Belted Shield Extra Abs 30ct
Poise Pads Ultra Reg 52ct
Depends Underwear X/Absorbant Fem S/M 20ct
KIMBERLY CLARK
$3 RR WYB 2 or more participating Special K Bars or Shakes products
Special K Bar Chocolate/Peanut Butter 6ct 1.59oz
Special K Protein Kiwi Strawberry 7ct
Special K Protein French Vanilla 10oz 4ct
KELLOGGS
Buy participating Vicks products and receive register rewards. Buy $15, get $5 RR; Buy $20 or more, get $10 RR
Cold/Cough Soothing Vapor Plug In w/Pads 5ct
Cold Cough Vapo Pads 6ct
Nyquil Liquid Original 6oz
Vaposyrup Sever Congestion 10oz
Nyquil Liquicaps 12ct
Vaporub Jar 1.75oz
Dayquil Liquicaps 20ct (Bonus 24ct Pack Available In Some Areas)
Nyquil + Vitamin C Caplets 10ct
44 Cough Cold PM Berry Liquid 6oz
44 Dry Cough Berry Liquid 6oz
Dayquil Liquidgels + Vit C 20ct
Dayuil + Vit C Caplets 10ct
PROCTOR & GAMBLE
$2 RR WYB Zicam Sinus Relief .5oz
ZICAM, LLC
Buy 1 or more participating Walgreens Nicotine products and receive coupon at checkout for $5 off your next Walgreens Nicotine Cessation product purchase
Walg Nico 2mg Lozenge Mint 72ct
Walg Nico 4mg Gum Uncoated Regular 110ct
Walg Nico 14ct Nico Patch Opaque
$10 RR WYB any Nutrisystems Nutritional Program
NUTRISYSTEM, INC
$2 RR WYB 1 or more participating Alcon ICaps products
Areds Formula Tablets 120ct
Areds Softgel 60ct
Multi Vitamin W/Lutein 50ct
Lutein/Zea Tablets
Multi Vitamin W/Lutein 100ct
ALCON
$10 RR WYB $20 or more participating Dr. Scholl's products
Massaging Gel Insole Men
Massaging Gel Insole Women
For Her Heel Liners 2S
For Her Sole Expressions Insole 3PR
For Her 16 Hour Insole 1PR
For Her Ball-O-Foot Cushion 2S
Massaging Gel Sport Insole Women
Memory Fit Insole Men
Massaging Gel Work Insole Men PR
Massaging Gel Heel Cup Medium 2S
Massaging Gel Arch Support Mens 2S
For Her Comfort Insoles
Back Pain Instant Relief Insole Men
Adjustable Arches Men 2S
Knee Pain Relief Orthotic Men 2S
Arthritis Pain Relief Orthotic Men 1PR
For Her Smooth Sole Micro File
For Her High Heel Insole 1PR
Tri-Comfort Insoles For Women
Tri-Comfort Inserts For Men
SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
The Following Deals Are 2 Month Promotions
$5 RR WYB 2 or more participating Sudafed, Benadryl, Tylenol or Zyrtec products
Benadryl Child Allergy Fastmelts Cherry 18ct
Benadryl Child Allergy Perfect Measure 10ct .17oz
Benadryl D Child Allergy Liq Grape 4oz
Zyrtec 24 Hour 10mg Tablets 14ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour 10mg Liquid Softgels 12ct
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour Tablets 12ct 120mg/Dose
Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold Caplets 20ct
Sudafed PE Triple Action Caplets 24ct
Benadryl Allergy Kapgel 24ct
Benadryl Child Allergy Cherry Liquid 4oz
Sudafed PE Sinus Allergy Tablets 24ct
Benadryl Severe Allergy Sinus Headache 20ct
Sudafed PE 10mg Tablets 18ct
Tylenol Child Plus Cold Multi-Sympton Grape 4oz
Sudafed PE Child Decongestant Raspberry 4oz
Sudafed PE Cold/Cough Caplets 20ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour Dye Free Grape 4oz
Sudafed Nasal Mist Sinus/Congestion .5oz
Sudafed D Child N/Decongestant Liquid 4oz 15mg/Dose
Tylenol Allergy Multi-Sympton Rapid Release Gelcaps 24ct
Tylenol Severe Allergy Caplets 24ct
Tylenol Cough/Throat Night Liquid 8oz
Tylenol Cold Multi-Sympton Rapid Relase Gelcaps Daytime 24ct
Tylenol Cold Severe M/S D/T Caplets 24ct
MCNEILL-PPC
$10 RR WYB $25 or more participating Zyrtec, Tylenol, Simply Sleep, St Joseph or Motrin products
Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops .17oz
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour Tablets 24ct 120mg/Dose
Simply Sleep Caplets 100ct
St Joseph 81mg Enteric Aspirin 180ct
Motrin IB Caplets 100ct
Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets 100ct
Tylenol Rapid Release Gelcaps 100ct
Tylenol PM Rapid Release Gelcaps 80ct
Zrytec 24 Hour 10mg Tablets 30ct
MCNEILL-PPC
I will be getting my scenarios and deals for this week posted either later this evening (been a busy day around here) or in the morning.
Thanks to "tohimipray" @ A Full Cup for posting all the monthly RR deals!
Valid 2/28- 3/27 unless noted otherwise
Please note availability varies by region
♦ $5 RR WYB 3 or more participating Huggies, Kotex, Cottonelle, Depend, Poise, Viva or Scott products
Viva Regular Roll 6pk
Scott Bath Tissue 12ct 1000SH
Kotex L/Day P/Lnr Uns Lng 1X 48ct
Kotex Sec Tamp Reg 18ct
Kotex Maxi Pads 24ct
Pull Ups LD Jumbo Girl 2t/3t 26ct
Huggies Supreme Jumbo SZ4 27ct
Huggies Wipes Natural Care F/F 216ct
Cottonelle Clean Wipes Refill 72ct
Depends Belted Shield Extra Abs 30ct
Poise Pads Ultra Reg 52ct
Depends Underwear X/Absorbant Fem S/M 20ct
KIMBERLY CLARK
$3 RR WYB 2 or more participating Special K Bars or Shakes products
Special K Bar Chocolate/Peanut Butter 6ct 1.59oz
Special K Protein Kiwi Strawberry 7ct
Special K Protein French Vanilla 10oz 4ct
KELLOGGS
Buy participating Vicks products and receive register rewards. Buy $15, get $5 RR; Buy $20 or more, get $10 RR
Cold/Cough Soothing Vapor Plug In w/Pads 5ct
Cold Cough Vapo Pads 6ct
Nyquil Liquid Original 6oz
Vaposyrup Sever Congestion 10oz
Nyquil Liquicaps 12ct
Vaporub Jar 1.75oz
Dayquil Liquicaps 20ct (Bonus 24ct Pack Available In Some Areas)
Nyquil + Vitamin C Caplets 10ct
44 Cough Cold PM Berry Liquid 6oz
44 Dry Cough Berry Liquid 6oz
Dayquil Liquidgels + Vit C 20ct
Dayuil + Vit C Caplets 10ct
PROCTOR & GAMBLE
$2 RR WYB Zicam Sinus Relief .5oz
ZICAM, LLC
Buy 1 or more participating Walgreens Nicotine products and receive coupon at checkout for $5 off your next Walgreens Nicotine Cessation product purchase
Walg Nico 2mg Lozenge Mint 72ct
Walg Nico 4mg Gum Uncoated Regular 110ct
Walg Nico 14ct Nico Patch Opaque
$10 RR WYB any Nutrisystems Nutritional Program
NUTRISYSTEM, INC
$2 RR WYB 1 or more participating Alcon ICaps products
Areds Formula Tablets 120ct
Areds Softgel 60ct
Multi Vitamin W/Lutein 50ct
Lutein/Zea Tablets
Multi Vitamin W/Lutein 100ct
ALCON
$10 RR WYB $20 or more participating Dr. Scholl's products
Massaging Gel Insole Men
Massaging Gel Insole Women
For Her Heel Liners 2S
For Her Sole Expressions Insole 3PR
For Her 16 Hour Insole 1PR
For Her Ball-O-Foot Cushion 2S
Massaging Gel Sport Insole Women
Memory Fit Insole Men
Massaging Gel Work Insole Men PR
Massaging Gel Heel Cup Medium 2S
Massaging Gel Arch Support Mens 2S
For Her Comfort Insoles
Back Pain Instant Relief Insole Men
Adjustable Arches Men 2S
Knee Pain Relief Orthotic Men 2S
Arthritis Pain Relief Orthotic Men 1PR
For Her Smooth Sole Micro File
For Her High Heel Insole 1PR
Tri-Comfort Insoles For Women
Tri-Comfort Inserts For Men
SCHERING-PLOUGH HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS
The Following Deals Are 2 Month Promotions
$5 RR WYB 2 or more participating Sudafed, Benadryl, Tylenol or Zyrtec products
Benadryl Child Allergy Fastmelts Cherry 18ct
Benadryl Child Allergy Perfect Measure 10ct .17oz
Benadryl D Child Allergy Liq Grape 4oz
Zyrtec 24 Hour 10mg Tablets 14ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour 10mg Liquid Softgels 12ct
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour Tablets 12ct 120mg/Dose
Sudafed PE Nighttime Cold Caplets 20ct
Sudafed PE Triple Action Caplets 24ct
Benadryl Allergy Kapgel 24ct
Benadryl Child Allergy Cherry Liquid 4oz
Sudafed PE Sinus Allergy Tablets 24ct
Benadryl Severe Allergy Sinus Headache 20ct
Sudafed PE 10mg Tablets 18ct
Tylenol Child Plus Cold Multi-Sympton Grape 4oz
Sudafed PE Child Decongestant Raspberry 4oz
Sudafed PE Cold/Cough Caplets 20ct
Zyrtec 24 Hour Dye Free Grape 4oz
Sudafed Nasal Mist Sinus/Congestion .5oz
Sudafed D Child N/Decongestant Liquid 4oz 15mg/Dose
Tylenol Allergy Multi-Sympton Rapid Release Gelcaps 24ct
Tylenol Severe Allergy Caplets 24ct
Tylenol Cough/Throat Night Liquid 8oz
Tylenol Cold Multi-Sympton Rapid Relase Gelcaps Daytime 24ct
Tylenol Cold Severe M/S D/T Caplets 24ct
MCNEILL-PPC
$10 RR WYB $25 or more participating Zyrtec, Tylenol, Simply Sleep, St Joseph or Motrin products
Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops .17oz
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour Tablets 24ct 120mg/Dose
Simply Sleep Caplets 100ct
St Joseph 81mg Enteric Aspirin 180ct
Motrin IB Caplets 100ct
Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets 100ct
Tylenol Rapid Release Gelcaps 100ct
Tylenol PM Rapid Release Gelcaps 80ct
Zrytec 24 Hour 10mg Tablets 30ct
MCNEILL-PPC
Monday, February 22, 2010
"But clipping coupons really isn't worth it...."
A patient came in the office today who apparently saw me at Kroger on Friday.. with my Case It Binder with a strap. She said, "Oh I saw all your coupons.. you really are serious aren't you?!!?"
Why yes I am lol
Then she said the one thing I never understand.."But.. clipping coupons really isn't worth it". She went on to say, "I can't see using a coupon for .30 of a can of biscuits being worth it.. it's just .30". At this point I have to use mucho restraint because she's just not thinking it through!!
Let's say you're like me and use one can of biscuits a week on average (sunday brunch of biscuits and gravy.. yummmmy)
Can of biscuits.. 1.25 x 52 weeks = 65.00
Coupon for can of biscuits... .30 x 52 weeks = 15.60
Use that coupon at a store that doubles coupons, such as Kroger then your savings are even more substantial at = 32.50.
You have to look at the big picture. I am huge believer in "DO NOT BUY THAT ITEM JUST CAUSE YOU HAVE A COUPON.. BUY IT CAUSE YOU HAVE A COUPON AND YOU USE IT".
I also totally plan my meals around what coupons are available that week or on what I've been able to stockpile. Let's talk about Stockpiling for a minute.
Spaghetti sauce is 2.99 a jar. Kroger has a famous 10/10 sale. You have .50 coupons on Spaghetti sauce. You then buy 20 jars of Spaghetti sauce. Yes.. you do. You now have Spaghetti sauce for a year. AND.. it's free. Because it was on sale, you had a coupon, you bought it at a store that doubles.. you don't have to pay 2.99 for Spaghetti sauce again for a year. AND.. since sales run on a bit of a cycle, by the time you start running low it's another sale like that.
Purex 3-in-1 sheets are on sale B1G1 free.. there is a coupon out there for b1g1 free on Purex sheets.. This makes this FREE at this store people!!!! You get your hands on 25 of these coupons and you get 50 packages of laundry soap FOR FREE.
Same with canned goods, smell goods, shampoo, razors.. etc. There is no reason to pay full price for ANYTHING except meat and milk and bread (usually you don't get coupons on those, but then again, you should buy almost all of your meat only when on sale)
The best investment you can get is a storage shelf system and a deep freeze.
Listen.. you may think why bother clipping that .30 coupon.. it's just .30. It's not though.
If you ONLY save 10.00 a week on your grocery bill that's 520.00 a year (trust me, if you get serious you'll save way more than that.. but even if you want to be a casual couponer, that would be the minimum of what you could save) I don't know about you but that's a car payment a half for me!
Don't de-value your coupons folks! Think about the long term. Again, I do stress that you shouldn't buy something you might not use "just cause there's a coupon for it".
I do buy things I wouldn't normally buy because I have a coupon and because the deal/coupon will make the item FREE. If I can't use it, someone can.
Till next time...
Why yes I am lol
Then she said the one thing I never understand.."But.. clipping coupons really isn't worth it". She went on to say, "I can't see using a coupon for .30 of a can of biscuits being worth it.. it's just .30". At this point I have to use mucho restraint because she's just not thinking it through!!
Let's say you're like me and use one can of biscuits a week on average (sunday brunch of biscuits and gravy.. yummmmy)
Can of biscuits.. 1.25 x 52 weeks = 65.00
Coupon for can of biscuits... .30 x 52 weeks = 15.60
Use that coupon at a store that doubles coupons, such as Kroger then your savings are even more substantial at = 32.50.
You have to look at the big picture. I am huge believer in "DO NOT BUY THAT ITEM JUST CAUSE YOU HAVE A COUPON.. BUY IT CAUSE YOU HAVE A COUPON AND YOU USE IT".
I also totally plan my meals around what coupons are available that week or on what I've been able to stockpile. Let's talk about Stockpiling for a minute.
Spaghetti sauce is 2.99 a jar. Kroger has a famous 10/10 sale. You have .50 coupons on Spaghetti sauce. You then buy 20 jars of Spaghetti sauce. Yes.. you do. You now have Spaghetti sauce for a year. AND.. it's free. Because it was on sale, you had a coupon, you bought it at a store that doubles.. you don't have to pay 2.99 for Spaghetti sauce again for a year. AND.. since sales run on a bit of a cycle, by the time you start running low it's another sale like that.
Purex 3-in-1 sheets are on sale B1G1 free.. there is a coupon out there for b1g1 free on Purex sheets.. This makes this FREE at this store people!!!! You get your hands on 25 of these coupons and you get 50 packages of laundry soap FOR FREE.
Same with canned goods, smell goods, shampoo, razors.. etc. There is no reason to pay full price for ANYTHING except meat and milk and bread (usually you don't get coupons on those, but then again, you should buy almost all of your meat only when on sale)
The best investment you can get is a storage shelf system and a deep freeze.
Listen.. you may think why bother clipping that .30 coupon.. it's just .30. It's not though.
If you ONLY save 10.00 a week on your grocery bill that's 520.00 a year (trust me, if you get serious you'll save way more than that.. but even if you want to be a casual couponer, that would be the minimum of what you could save) I don't know about you but that's a car payment a half for me!
Don't de-value your coupons folks! Think about the long term. Again, I do stress that you shouldn't buy something you might not use "just cause there's a coupon for it".
I do buy things I wouldn't normally buy because I have a coupon and because the deal/coupon will make the item FREE. If I can't use it, someone can.
Till next time...
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