When I first began using coupons, my now 21 year old son was just 6 months old. Back then, my organization tools were envelopes and a pen. I simply used 12 envelopes with a Month written on each. I would take my clipped coupons and file them according to when they would expire. That worked for a while, but it was grossly inefficient. Back then, I did not have the internet at my disposal. I had only my store's weekly ad to refer to in order to try to maximize those coupons. Needless to say, I didn't score great deals very often, and couponing eventually fell to the way-side.
When I decided to re-incorporate coupons into my shopping routine, it became immediately apparent that I would need to be better organized. I turned to the internet, and soon found several options for organization.
KEEP READING!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
End of The Month Coupons
It's April 30th.
If your like me, you have coupons in your possession that expire today.
One beginner misconception is the thought that because a coupon is expiring, it needs to be used.
I'd like to caution, however, against that.
Sure, it's sad to see coupons, or money NOT used. But, if you are only using the coupon to use it, are you really getting a great deal?
So think about the following before you run to your local store with all of your April 30 expiration date coupons:
1. Do you really NEED the item?
2. If I use it today, am I going to receive the item for FREE, or darn near it?
If so...go spend your coupon.
If not, set it aside and consider sending the coupons you don't use to our Nation's Military.
We posted about how to do so HERE!!!!!
Until Next Time
If your like me, you have coupons in your possession that expire today.
One beginner misconception is the thought that because a coupon is expiring, it needs to be used.
I'd like to caution, however, against that.
Sure, it's sad to see coupons, or money NOT used. But, if you are only using the coupon to use it, are you really getting a great deal?
So think about the following before you run to your local store with all of your April 30 expiration date coupons:
1. Do you really NEED the item?
2. If I use it today, am I going to receive the item for FREE, or darn near it?
If so...go spend your coupon.
If not, set it aside and consider sending the coupons you don't use to our Nation's Military.
We posted about how to do so HERE!!!!!
Until Next Time
Friday, April 29, 2011
Coupon Preview Red Plum May 1, 2011
Remember: Coupons are regional. If you don't get everything listed, that's why. Also, if you don't get what you hoped for, we suggest turning to eBay, or a clipping service to obtain the coupons you need.
Here's a preview of what's to come in THIS Sunday's Red Plum Insert:
Here's a preview of what's to come in THIS Sunday's Red Plum Insert:
Advantage brands Save $1.00/1 (8/1)
Ball Park, any products Save $1.00/2 (6/4) DND, DNT
Ball Park Buns Save $.55/1 (6/4) DND DNT
BALL Park Deli Style Beef Franks Save $.75/1 (6/4) DND DNT
Carolina or River Rice Save $.50/1 (8/31)
Cesar dog treats any Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Citrucel Bulk Fiber Therapy Save $1.50/1 (8/1)
Dove any bag of chocolate (8.5oz – 9.5oz) Save $1.00/1 (6/12) DND
Dove any chocolate large bars (3.3oz) Save $1.00/2 (6/12) DND
Dove any Dovebar multipack, Dove miniatures, or Dove ice cream 8.67 fl oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Dry Idea or Right Guard product product Buy One Get One FREE Up to $4.49 (5/31) DND
Ecotrin Aspirin product Save $1.50/1 (8/1)
Emerald any Breakfast on the Go! product 7.5 oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (6/11) DND
Eucerin any hand or body product (2oz – 16.9oz) Save $1.50/1 (6/25)
Garnier Fructis style product any Save $1.00/1 (8/1) ETS
Garnier Frustic Shampoo, conditioner or treatment Save $1.00/1 (8/1) ETS
Garnier Moisturizer or Treatment Save $2.00/1 (8/1)
i-flex 120 ct Save $5.00/1 (5/31)
Jimmy D’s any product Save $1.00/1 (6/30) DND, DNT
Kellogg’s any Special K cereals (11.4oz or larger, any flavor, mix or match) Save $1.00/2 (6/12)
Kellogg’s any Special K protein meal bars, protein snack bars, protein shakes and/or K2O protein water mixes (4ct or larger, any flavor, mix or match) Save $2.00/2 (6/26)
L’Oreal Paris lip product Save $2.00/1 (6/26)
Luigi’s Real Italian ice product Save $.50/1 (6/12)
Nicorette any product (72ct or larger) Save $7.00/1 (6/5)
Nivea Body lotion (8.4 floz – 16.9 fl oz ) Save $1.00/1 (6/5)
Nivea Sun-Kissed Gradual Tanner (6.7 fl oz – 8.4 fl oz) Save $2.00/1 (6/5)
Noxzema Spa Shave 4-blade shaver 4-pack, Super Smooth Triple blade shaver 4-pack or larger, Premium-pivot twin blade 12 pack OR Bikini shaver 3 pack Save $2.00/1 (6/30)
Os-Cal Calcium supplement Save $1.50/1 (8/1)
Pedigree any Goodbites treats for dogs Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Pedigree any bag of new food for dogs (8.8lbs or larger) Save $2.00/1 (6/5)
Pedigree any canned food for dogs (13.2oz) Buy THREE get ONE FREE up to $1.09 (6/5)
Pedigree any Dentastix treats for dogs Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Pure Protein drink or powder Save $1.00/1 (6/26)
Pure Protein Bars Save $1.00/2 (6/26)
Purex Complete Crystals softener Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Purex Laundry Detergent (50 oz – 100 oz) Save $1.00/1 (6/12) ETS
Purex laundry detergent 150oz or larger Save $3.00/1 (6/12) ETS
Superpretzel Pretzel dogs product Save $.50/1 (6/12)
Tabasco brand of family flavor any size-flavor Save $.50/1 (6/12) DND
Temptations any new mixups treats for cats Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Zyrtec Adult any 12 ct or larger Save $3.50/1 (6/30)
Zyrtec Adult any 24 ct or larger Save $4.00/1 (6/30)
(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
(date) = Expiration Date
DND=Do Not Double
Thanks SO much, Sundaycouponpreview.com
Coupon Preview Smart Source May 1, 2011
This week there will be TWO Smart Source inserts.
Remember: Coupons are regional. If you don't get everything listed, that's why. Also, if you don't get what you hoped for, we suggest turning to eBay, or a clipping service to obtain the coupons you need.
Here's a preview of what's to come in THIS Sunday's Smart Source Inserts:
Here's a preview of what's to come in THIS Sunday's Smart Source Inserts:
SS #1
$15 Sonicare Fexcare or flexcare rechargable
toothbrush
$10 Phillips Sonicare
$5 Multi pack of phillips sonicare brush heads or sonicare extreme battery tb
$1/3 General Mills cereals
.50/2 Betty crocker fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, gushers, or fruit roll ups
.50 betty crocker supreme brownie or dessert bar mix
.75/3 Hamburger, tuna, or chicken helper
$1/2 4.5oz or larger chex mix or chex 100 calorie snack
.50/2 Fiber one chewy bars or fiber one 90 calorie chewy bars
.50/2 Nature valley granola bars
.75 colgate toothpaste 4.0oz or larger
.50 any speed stick or lady speedstick
.50/3 rosarita beans
.45 Kraft BBq sauce 28 or 40 oz only
$3 John Freida Root Awakening
$1 any John Frieda product
$5 John Freida Preision colour product
$2 Non-drowsy claritin 4oz or 10ct or larger
$5 Any Non-drowsy Claritin 24ct or larger
$4 Non drowsy Claritin-D 15ct or larger
$1 Farmland seasoned pork
.50 any Jolly Time microwave popcorn
$1 Hersey's Bliss bag 8.6 or larger
$1 Glade scented oil twin refill or 2 singles
.50 Egglands best cage free dozen organic eggs
.35 Egglands Best hard cooked & peeled eggs
.35 Egglands best eggs
$2/2 stand up bags of Hersheys milk chocolate bags, cookies and creme drops, Reese's minis, reese's pieces, york pieces, almond joy pieces, or hersheys special dark pieces 8oz or larger
.75 Lysol No Mess Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
$1 Woolite Detergent 50oz or larger
.50 Ridex Septic System Treatment Product (there are three of these)
$1 Lysol Neutra Air Fabric Mist
$1 Lysol Neutra Air Aerosol Can
$1 any Clearasil Product
$3/2 Clearasil Products
$1/2 Xtra Detergents
$1 El Monterey Mexican Snacks -taquitos, tamales, mini chimis, or quesadillas)
$1 El Monterey Family Entree- Enchiladas or Chicken Mexicana
$3 Bic Soleil Disposable or Soleil System Razor
$1/3 Bags of Hersheys Kisses, Reese's, Hershey's Miniatures and York Candy
Buy Ratuki get another Hasbro Card Game Free
SS#2
$1 Purina Tidy Cats
$1/2 Purina Whisker Lickin's
$1 Purina Kitten Chow or Purina Cat Chow any (excludes 16-18oz)
$1/8 Alpo any
BOGO 13.2oz or smaller Alpo Can
$1.50 Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow 17.6 lbs or larger
$1 4.4 lbs or larger Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow
$1 Purina Moist and meaty (54oz carton)
$2/12 cans or 1 12ct Pack of Purina Mighty Dog
$1 Purina T-bonz or Tiny T-bonz
$1 Purina Beneful Snackin Slices
$1 Purina Busy Bones
$1 Digiorno small cheese stuffed crust pizza 8.5-9.2
$1/4 Lean Cuisine
$1/2 Nestle Bars, Sandwiches, Drumstick, or Push-Up Frozen Snacks 4ct or larger
$1.25 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza and appetizer
BOGO Power Bar Triple Threat Energy Bar
$1.50 Butoni Frozen Complete Meals for 2
.50/2 Nestle Single bars 1.5-2.1 oz
$1/18 3oz cans of Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys
$1/24 3 oz cans of Fancy Feast Gourmet
$1/20 5.5 cans or (2) 12ct, or (1) 24ct Purina Friskies canned or Pouches
$1 Clear Eyes Products
.50 Bestlife Buttery spread, spray, or baking sticks
.75 Pagoda Express Eggroll or appetizer
$15 Sonicare Fexcare or flexcare rechargable
toothbrush
$10 Phillips Sonicare
$5 Multi pack of phillips sonicare brush heads or sonicare extreme battery tb
$1/3 General Mills cereals
.50/2 Betty crocker fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, gushers, or fruit roll ups
.50 betty crocker supreme brownie or dessert bar mix
.75/3 Hamburger, tuna, or chicken helper
$1/2 4.5oz or larger chex mix or chex 100 calorie snack
.50/2 Fiber one chewy bars or fiber one 90 calorie chewy bars
.50/2 Nature valley granola bars
.75 colgate toothpaste 4.0oz or larger
.50 any speed stick or lady speedstick
.50/3 rosarita beans
.45 Kraft BBq sauce 28 or 40 oz only
$3 John Freida Root Awakening
$1 any John Frieda product
$5 John Freida Preision colour product
$2 Non-drowsy claritin 4oz or 10ct or larger
$5 Any Non-drowsy Claritin 24ct or larger
$4 Non drowsy Claritin-D 15ct or larger
$1 Farmland seasoned pork
.50 any Jolly Time microwave popcorn
$1 Hersey's Bliss bag 8.6 or larger
$1 Glade scented oil twin refill or 2 singles
.50 Egglands best cage free dozen organic eggs
.35 Egglands Best hard cooked & peeled eggs
.35 Egglands best eggs
$2/2 stand up bags of Hersheys milk chocolate bags, cookies and creme drops, Reese's minis, reese's pieces, york pieces, almond joy pieces, or hersheys special dark pieces 8oz or larger
.75 Lysol No Mess Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner
$1 Woolite Detergent 50oz or larger
.50 Ridex Septic System Treatment Product (there are three of these)
$1 Lysol Neutra Air Fabric Mist
$1 Lysol Neutra Air Aerosol Can
$1 any Clearasil Product
$3/2 Clearasil Products
$1/2 Xtra Detergents
$1 El Monterey Mexican Snacks -taquitos, tamales, mini chimis, or quesadillas)
$1 El Monterey Family Entree- Enchiladas or Chicken Mexicana
$3 Bic Soleil Disposable or Soleil System Razor
$1/3 Bags of Hersheys Kisses, Reese's, Hershey's Miniatures and York Candy
Buy Ratuki get another Hasbro Card Game Free
SS#2
$1 Purina Tidy Cats
$1/2 Purina Whisker Lickin's
$1 Purina Kitten Chow or Purina Cat Chow any (excludes 16-18oz)
$1/8 Alpo any
BOGO 13.2oz or smaller Alpo Can
$1.50 Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow 17.6 lbs or larger
$1 4.4 lbs or larger Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow
$1 Purina Moist and meaty (54oz carton)
$2/12 cans or 1 12ct Pack of Purina Mighty Dog
$1 Purina T-bonz or Tiny T-bonz
$1 Purina Beneful Snackin Slices
$1 Purina Busy Bones
$1 Digiorno small cheese stuffed crust pizza 8.5-9.2
$1/4 Lean Cuisine
$1/2 Nestle Bars, Sandwiches, Drumstick, or Push-Up Frozen Snacks 4ct or larger
$1.25 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza and appetizer
BOGO Power Bar Triple Threat Energy Bar
$1.50 Butoni Frozen Complete Meals for 2
.50/2 Nestle Single bars 1.5-2.1 oz
$1/18 3oz cans of Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys
$1/24 3 oz cans of Fancy Feast Gourmet
$1/20 5.5 cans or (2) 12ct, or (1) 24ct Purina Friskies canned or Pouches
$1 Clear Eyes Products
.50 Bestlife Buttery spread, spray, or baking sticks
.75 Pagoda Express Eggroll or appetizer
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Gotta LOVE the sharing community :)
Coupon Preview Proctor and Gamble May 1, 2011
Here's a preview of what's to come in THIS Sunday's Proctor and Gamble Insert:
Save $0.25 On any ONE Cascade 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Cascade Rinse Aid 5/31/2011
Save $0.25 On any ONE Dawn 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Dawn PLUS 5/31/2011
Save $0.25 On any ONE Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets 5/31/2011
Save $0.35 On any ONE Tide Detergent 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Tide Stain Release 5/31/2011
Save $3.00 On any ONE Tide Stain Release 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct duo pac or 36-68 oz liquid 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Tide To Go 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Febreze Fabric Refresher 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Febreze Air Effects 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Febreze Noticeables Refill Pack 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Febreze Candle 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Febreze Set & Refresh 5/31/2011
Save up to $3.29 Buy any ONE Febreze Noticeables Refill, Get any ONE Warmer FREE 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Mr. Clean Products (Liquid, Spray or Eraser) 5/31/2011
Save $1.50 On any ONE Mr. Clean twin pack or TWO any other items (spray, liquid, eraser) 5/31/2011
Save $2.00 On any ONE Swiffer Starter Kit 5/31/2011
Save $0.25 On any ONE Bounty Towels or Napkins 5/31/2011
Save $0.25 On any ONE Charmin 5/31/2011
Save $1.50 On any ONE Pampers Diapers or Pants 5/31/2011
Save $2.50 On any ONE Pampers Diapers or Pants 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Pampers Wipes 60ct+ 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Pampers Wipes 60ct+ 5/31/2011
Save $1.50 On any ONE Pampers Easy Ups Trainers, UnderJams Night Wear or Splashers 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Always Pantiliners (34 ct. or higher) 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Always Infinity 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Tampax Pearl or Tampax Pearl Compak (18 ct or higher) 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Tampax (18 ct. or higher) 5/31/2011
Save $3.00 On any ONE Align 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Metamucil product 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Metamucil product 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Prilosec 5/31/2011
Save $10.00 On any ONE Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express or Professional Effects Whitestrips 5/31/2011
Save $0.75 On any ONE Crest Rinse 440mL or larger 5/31/2011
Save $1.50 On any ONE Crest Pro-Health or Crest Sensitivity Treatment and Protection Toothpaste 4.0 oz. or larger 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any TWO Crest 4.0 oz. or larger (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar) 5/31/2011
Save $1.50 On any ONE Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage OR any TWO Indicator OR Cavity Defense 5/31/2011
Save $0.75 On any ONE Oral-B Satin, Glide Floss 25M or more or Glide Floss Picks 30ct or higher 5/31/2011
Save up to $3.00 Get ONE Fixodent Cleanser FREE 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Fixodent Adhesive or Fixodent Cleanser 5/31/2011
Save $0.50 On any ONE Herbal Essences OR Aussie product (excludes trial size) 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE CoverGirl product 5/31/2011
Save $3.00 On any TWO Venus Disposables 2ct, 3ct, or 6ct , Simply Venus 4ct, Daisy3 4 ct or 8 ct, or Daisy 10 ct, 12 ct or 18 ct 5/31/2011
Save $0.55 On any ONE Gillette Series Shave Preps 5/31/2011
Save up to $4.99 Buy any ONE Gillette Bodywash, Get ONE Gillette Deodorant FREE (excluding trial size) 5/31/2011
Save $3.00 On any TWO Pantene products (excludes trial size) 5/31/2011
Save $4.00 Buy any ONE Secret, Olay PCC and Olay H&B together 5/31/2011
Save up to $3.99 Buy any ONE Old Spice Bodywash, Get any ONE Old Spice Bodywash FREE (of equal or lesser value) 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any TWO Old Spice products (1.7oz or larger) 5/31/2011
Save $1.00 On any ONE Secret 5/31/2011
Save up to $4.00 Buy any ONE Secret Clinical Strength, Get $4 off any ONE Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant 5/31/2011
Save $3.00 Buy any ONE Secret Deodorant, Get $3 off any ONE Olay Bar, Body Wash, In Show Body Lotion OR Hand & Body Lotion 5/31/2011
Save $2.00 On any ONE Nice N Easy 5/31/2011
Save $2.00 On any ONE Natural Instincts Hair Color 5/31/2011
Save $2.00 On any ONE Venus razor 5/31/2011
Save $5.00 Buy any ONE Venus Cartridge, Get $5 off ONE Olay Facial Moisturizer 5/31/2011
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Kroger TRIPLE Coupons NOW til 5/1/2011
Are you going Krogering?? If not, you should be.
THIS weekend, til Sunday, May, 1, 2011 Wheeling, WV area Krogers are TRIPLING coupons!!!
That's right, any coupon up to 50 cents WILL BE tripled.
This means that many items can be scored for FREE.
Don't delay! Gather your coupons and get to Kroger. You only have til Sunday!!
Where to Get Coupons: Printable Coupons
In previous posts we have discussed where to get coupons.
Besides the Sunday paper, you have options.
These days many retailers are accepting printed coupons. Their acceptance widens your saving abilities.
But, where can you print coupons?
Well, for starters, you can print them right from this website! (Disclaimer, we are an affiliate.)
We believe, so much, in the ability to save that we partnered up with coupons.com to provide our visitors the ability to print great coupons.
To print coupons from this site, simply click HERE!!!
Use the arrows to scroll up or down to select the coupons you'd like to print. OR, click on the "see all coupons" option and choose them in that manner. These coupons reset every month, so check back for new ones.
Additionally, the insert companies also provide the ability to print coupons. Visit the following sites, by clicking the links below, to obtain coupons:
Red Plum
Smart Source
By adding printable coupons to your arsenal of paper coupons, you can further maximize your savings.
Until next time,
Besides the Sunday paper, you have options.
These days many retailers are accepting printed coupons. Their acceptance widens your saving abilities.
But, where can you print coupons?
Well, for starters, you can print them right from this website! (Disclaimer, we are an affiliate.)
We believe, so much, in the ability to save that we partnered up with coupons.com to provide our visitors the ability to print great coupons.
To print coupons from this site, simply click HERE!!!
Use the arrows to scroll up or down to select the coupons you'd like to print. OR, click on the "see all coupons" option and choose them in that manner. These coupons reset every month, so check back for new ones.
Additionally, the insert companies also provide the ability to print coupons. Visit the following sites, by clicking the links below, to obtain coupons:
Red Plum
Smart Source
By adding printable coupons to your arsenal of paper coupons, you can further maximize your savings.
Until next time,
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Coupon Karma-What?
What is Coupon Karma?
By definition, in a loose sense, coupon karma means : if you do something good, something good will happen to you, and vice versa. credit: Urban Dictionary
Do something good.
For instance, do you have multiples of a coupon that makes something a super great deal?
Why not give one, or a couple to someone? If you do, they can share the joy of a great deal too.
Did you find a great coupon, but it's something you won't use?
Why not give it to someone who will use it?
Do something not-so-good.
For instance, you know that great deal you found on product A? You went to the store, and scooped up every LAST one of them from the shelves?
Chances are, the next time another great deal comes along, those items won't be on the shelves when you go to get your score.
Leave some for another, and another will leave some for you.
Sure, we can make the argument:
Talk to management about stock. Ask them for a rain check on the item. Ask them to order some in just for you.
Remember, two wrong's don't make a right. And, is it really worth your inner peace to flirt with the negative side of coupon karma??
Remember, what we put out, we get back. Avoid the temptation to clear the shelves, and coupon karma will always nod in your favor.
Until next time,
By definition, in a loose sense, coupon karma means : if you do something good, something good will happen to you, and vice versa. credit: Urban Dictionary
Do something good.
For instance, do you have multiples of a coupon that makes something a super great deal?
Why not give one, or a couple to someone? If you do, they can share the joy of a great deal too.
Did you find a great coupon, but it's something you won't use?
Why not give it to someone who will use it?
Do something not-so-good.
For instance, you know that great deal you found on product A? You went to the store, and scooped up every LAST one of them from the shelves?
Chances are, the next time another great deal comes along, those items won't be on the shelves when you go to get your score.
Leave some for another, and another will leave some for you.
Sure, we can make the argument:
" Well, every time I go, there's nothing left.".
Remember, two wrong's don't make a right. And, is it really worth your inner peace to flirt with the negative side of coupon karma??
Remember, what we put out, we get back. Avoid the temptation to clear the shelves, and coupon karma will always nod in your favor.
Until next time,
FREE Folgers 0.9 oz Sample
Sometimes, the best part of waking up is finding a FREE CUP OF COFFEE.
Head over to FOLGERS Facebook Page and LIKE them. Fill out their form and get a sample sent to you. (HURRY, while supplies last only!)
Head over to FOLGERS Facebook Page and LIKE them. Fill out their form and get a sample sent to you. (HURRY, while supplies last only!)
Go Get Your FREE Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor
Did you miss out today? That's OK, check back tomorrow. Gillette is giving away razors til May 4th. So, there's still time!
Get Your FREE Downy Sample Today @ 12 Noon Eastern
Today, April 27,2011 beginning at 12 NOON EST, Downy will be giving away 5400 samples of their Ultra Downy Sun Blossom Fabric Softner.
Make sure you check their Facebook page, located HERE to get yours!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
5 Couponing Myths Debunked
I've been thinking about this post for a few days now. I've put off writing it because my feelings were hurt a little. Just a little. Partly because I want so badly to help others to be able to do what I do, which is be able to contribute to my household in a very tangible way. But it seems as though, when I mention couponing, people would rather pay full price, and continue shopping the way they know how, than learn something new.
Because of this, I decided to debunk these couponing myths. I'm sure some of you will read this and say, "Yep, I feel/felt that way too". I hope that you will keep reading, however, so that you can overcome the obstacles holding you back from couponing.
Recently my own flesh and blood said to me: You can shop for me, I'll pay you.
Hmmm, tempting. I'm not going to "out" the person, who I love dearly, but I will say this: I believe in the Chinese Proverb-Give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you will feed him for lifetime. Besides, the truth is, what I might think is a great deal, you may not. What I need and want for my family may be very different than what you need or want for yours. By learning the basics of couponing, and combining that with the needs of your family, you can score some really great deals. Besides, I'm liking that $26 an hour wage I'm already paying myself.
I encourage you, today to:
Make a promise to yourself that you will no longer pay retail prices for the items your family uses.
Make a commitment to trying to be more organized, and to welcome couponing into your life.
Give yourself a chance to get used to the changes you make and watch how blessed your cupboards will become.
Until next time,
Because of this, I decided to debunk these couponing myths. I'm sure some of you will read this and say, "Yep, I feel/felt that way too". I hope that you will keep reading, however, so that you can overcome the obstacles holding you back from couponing.
- I only use a certain brand. To this I ask, "Have you looked for a coupon for that brand?" What folks don't know is that you are not limited to the coupons that appear in your Sunday paper. These days, you can purchase the time and effort of a coupon clipping service, or an ebay seller who can cut, and mail the coupons you want to you. Also, companies LOVE brand loyalty. If I've not seen a coupon recently for a product I "MUST" have/use, I write to them, and you can too. Writing to them often results in coupons for those very products.
- I don't have time to coupon. Ah yes, the old no-time-for-that excuse. I say: "I spent under 15 hours just last week, researching, collecting, matching up my coupons and shopping with them." In that time (which is less than a part-time job), I was able to provide over $400 in retail value of merchandise for, literally, nothing." Now sure, not every week is going to result in savings like that, but you can come really close. By my math, I paid myself $26.66 an hour to coupon last week. That's really good wages where I live.
- I'm not a very organized person. This is a habit that can be changed. Personally, when I had a dedicated desk for myself, it was a wreck. Oh, I knew exactly where anything I needed was, but no one else did. When I decided that coupons were going to be a big part of my shopping, I taught myself to become more organized. This did not happen over night, but it did happen. I am now the proud owner of an awesomely organized binder. (Watch for an upcoming youtube video of my binder in the coming weeks.) You don't have to start with a binder. You don't have to go to a binder at all. There are several ways to organize coupons, and only you can decide what works best for you.
- I don't get a Sunday paper. Well, it would behoove you to get one. It would also behoove you to get multiple papers when the coupon offerings are great. However, you can turn to friends, and relatives for coupons if they are willing to give them to you. One Extreme Couponer, Joyce, from the Extreme Couponing series on TLC showed us that she goes door to door asking her neighbors for their unused coupons. Believe me; Ask and you will receive. You can bid on eBay, or utilize a coupon clipping service to get great coupons. You can even print coupons on your own printer at home. You will soon have so many coupons you will be glad you taught yourself the art of organization.
- You only get good coupons for cleaning products OR You only get good coupons for junk food. This, I assure you, is not the case. There are coupons for every category of item imaginable. While yayacouponz is geared toward grocery and drug store shopping, you can even get coupons from your favorite clothing retailer. Personally my food budget is super tight. This is why when a great cleaning or non-food product is available for super cheap or free, I get it. Because money not spent on those items frees up money in my budget for my food needs. It comes down to matching up sales at the stores with the coupon that will give you the best savings. Stick around, because we are doing our best to show you how to do just that.
Recently my own flesh and blood said to me: You can shop for me, I'll pay you.
Hmmm, tempting. I'm not going to "out" the person, who I love dearly, but I will say this: I believe in the Chinese Proverb-Give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you will feed him for lifetime. Besides, the truth is, what I might think is a great deal, you may not. What I need and want for my family may be very different than what you need or want for yours. By learning the basics of couponing, and combining that with the needs of your family, you can score some really great deals. Besides, I'm liking that $26 an hour wage I'm already paying myself.
I encourage you, today to:
Make a promise to yourself that you will no longer pay retail prices for the items your family uses.
Make a commitment to trying to be more organized, and to welcome couponing into your life.
Give yourself a chance to get used to the changes you make and watch how blessed your cupboards will become.
Until next time,
Check Out Downy's Facebook Tomorrow for a Free Sample
Tomorrow, April 27,2011 beginning at 12 NOON EST, Downy will be giving away 5400 samples of heir Ultra Downy Sun Blossom Fabric Softner.
Make sure you check their facebook page, located HERE
to get yours!
Monday, April 25, 2011
A Blog We Love: We Use Coupons
If you have been watching the Extreme Couponing series on TLC then you know who Nathan Engles is. He's the cereal guy. You know, the one who purchased over 1100 boxes of Total Cereal and then stacked them up in his driveway. He ended up donating a good portion of that cereal to charity, by the way.
What I didn't know about Nathan was that he had his own blog/website called : We use Coupons [dot] com.
In fact, when I saw it written on the side of the car he was driving in the show, I had to check it out.
Boy, am I glad I did. What Nathan, MrCoupon on the site, has done is bring together a community of people, referred to as WUCkies, who love to save money and help others do the same.
What I love about the community are the daily postings of coupon match-ups, deals found, and previews of what's to come.
If you're looking for a community where you can learn about couponing, then I recommend that you check out:
And, if you enjoy watching YouTube, then check out Frugal TV, also run by Nathan:
Disclaimer: The links above are a part of my affiliate. But I can tell you, even if I had no affiliation I would still send you their way!
I visit there as part of my personal couponing research, I stay because I love the site! I know you will too.
Until next time,
What I didn't know about Nathan was that he had his own blog/website called : We use Coupons [dot] com.
In fact, when I saw it written on the side of the car he was driving in the show, I had to check it out.
Boy, am I glad I did. What Nathan, MrCoupon on the site, has done is bring together a community of people, referred to as WUCkies, who love to save money and help others do the same.
What I love about the community are the daily postings of coupon match-ups, deals found, and previews of what's to come.
If you're looking for a community where you can learn about couponing, then I recommend that you check out:
And, if you enjoy watching YouTube, then check out Frugal TV, also run by Nathan:
Disclaimer: The links above are a part of my affiliate. But I can tell you, even if I had no affiliation I would still send you their way!
I visit there as part of my personal couponing research, I stay because I love the site! I know you will too.
Until next time,
You Can Print Coupons From Our Site
We are happy to announce that our blog visitors can now print coupons right from our site!
Coupons are provided by coupons.com
Simply use the arrows at left and right to scroll to a coupon you like, and select quick print.
Or, you can click on See All Coupons and select any number of coupons you which to print.
You can print from this post, from the side bar, or from our Printable Coupons page.
Happy Printing!
Coupons are provided by coupons.com
Simply use the arrows at left and right to scroll to a coupon you like, and select quick print.
Or, you can click on See All Coupons and select any number of coupons you which to print.
You can print from this post, from the side bar, or from our Printable Coupons page.
Happy Printing!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Kroger Coupon Match UP 4/25/2011-5/1/12011
First of all, WHERE DID APRIL GO??
Suddenly it's going to be May 1st. I won't even tell you how many days till Christmas there are.
This week, Wheeling WV Kroger, which is part of the Mid-Atlantic region, has a great 10/$10 sale. Even without coupons, these items can make for some money saving additions to your growing stockpile.
What's awesome about this sale is that you do NOT have to purchase 10 items to get the sale price. So, buy what you need, can afford, want, or otherwise and don't worry about making your purchase a multiple of 10.
Here's what Ya Ya was able to match up for savings this week:
Suddenly it's going to be May 1st. I won't even tell you how many days till Christmas there are.
This week, Wheeling WV Kroger, which is part of the Mid-Atlantic region, has a great 10/$10 sale. Even without coupons, these items can make for some money saving additions to your growing stockpile.
What's awesome about this sale is that you do NOT have to purchase 10 items to get the sale price. So, buy what you need, can afford, want, or otherwise and don't worry about making your purchase a multiple of 10.
Here's what Ya Ya was able to match up for savings this week:
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