Friday, July 22, 2011

Red Plum Coupon Insert Preview July 24 ,2011


Remember, coupons are regional in nature. If you do not get every coupon listed, this is why. Be sure to consider an eBay auction, or a clipping service to get multiple coupons for the best stocking-up power. Use them if you do not get the coupons you were hoping to get!


Flintstones Save $2/1 multivitamin product (9/30)
Garnier Fructis Save $1/1 shampoo, conditioner or treatment (10/24) ETS
Garnier Fructis Save $1/1 style product (10/24) ETS
ICAPS Save $2/1 (10/31)
i-flex Save $5/1 120ct (9/15)
Jimmy Dean Save $.55/1 fully cooked links or patties (9/30)
Jimmy Dean Save $.55/1 hearty sausage crumbles (9/30)
Jimmy Dean Save $1/1 skillets (9/30)
Kibbles ‘n Bits Save $1.50/1 dry dog food (9/24)
Land O’Frost Save $.55/1 Premium One Pound (10/17)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris cleanser (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 Paris moisturizer (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong shampoo or conditioner (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 EverSleek, EverPure, EverStrong treatment (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Healthy Look Creme Gloss color (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Paris eye product (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Paris face product (9/18)
L’Oreal Save $3/1 Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara or Liner (9/18)
Luigi’s Save $.50/1 Real Italian Ice product (9/10)
Minute Maid Save $.50/1 frozen novelty product (9/10)
One A Day Save $1/1 adult or teen multivitamin product (9/30)
One A Day Save $2/1 multivitamin product 100ct+ (9/30)
One A Day/Dial Save Save $3 when you buy One A Day Women’s Plus Healthy Skin Support multivitamin and Dial NutriSkin lotion (12-26oz) or bodywash (16-24oz) (9/30)
OPTI-FREE Save $3/1 RepleniSH 2x10oz twin (10/31)
Purina Save $1/2 Beggin’ (10/24)
Quaker Save $.75/1 5ct Life bars Target Coupon (9/30)
Systane Save $2/1 (10/31)
Temptations Save $1/2 treats for cats (9/3)
Whiskas Save $1/1 dry food for cats (9/17)
Whiskas B1G1 free tray up to Save $.69 (9/17)
Whole Fruit Save $.50/1 fruit bars product (9/10)
Whole Fruit Save $.50/1 sorbet product (9/10)


Thanks Sundaycouponpreview!


Until Next Time:

Smart Source Coupon Insert Preview July 24 ,2011







Remember, coupons are regional in nature. If you do not get every coupon listed, this is why. Be sure to consider an eBay auction, or a clipping service to get multiple coupons for the best stocking-up power. Use them if you do not get the coupons you were hoping to get!


2000 Flushes Save $1/1 automatic toilet bowl cleaner (10/31)
Arm & Hammer Save $1/2 laundry products (9/15)
Clearasil Save $1/1 (9/4)
Colgate Save $.40/1 adult or kids manual toothbrush excluding Plus and Extra Clean (8/13)
Colgate Save $.50/1 toothpaste 4oz+ (8/13)
Colgate Save $.50/1 Wisp 4ct+ (8/13)
Colgate Save $.75/1 Total, Max Clean, Max White, Max Fresh, Sensitive or ProClinical 4oz+ (8/13)
Dole Save $.50/2 cans tropical fruit (10/31)
Edge Save $.55/1 shave gel 7oz+ (9/3)
Fabuloso Save $.50/1 44oz+ multi-use cleaner (9/17)
Finlandia Save $1/1 cheese 6oz+ (11/30)
Irish Spring Save $.50/1 body wash excl 2.5oz or two multi-bar packs 3-pack+ (8/13)
Irish Spring Save $1/1 deodorant (8/13)
Kotex Save $1/1 U liners (9/3) ETS
Kotex Save $1/1 U pads (9/3) ETS
Kotex Save $1/1 U tampons (9/3) ETS
K-Y Save $2/1 product (10/31) ETS
Marzetti Save $2/1 Simply Dressed salad dressing (10/31)
New York Save $1/1 frozen product (10/31)
OxiClean Save $1/1 versatile stain remover, in-wash booster or pre-treater (9/30)
OxiClean Save $3/2 versatile stain remover, in-wash booster or pre-treater solutions (9/30)
Palmolive Save $.25/1 Ultra dish liquid (8/13)
Planters Save $.75/1 Nut-rition bars 5ct or Big Nut bars 5ct (10/31) dnd
Purina Save $1 off twenty 5.5oz cans or two 12ct or one 24ct+ variety pack of Friskies cat food (10/30)
Schick Save $1/1 Quattro for women disposable razor pack (9/10)
Schick Save $2/1 Intuition or Quattro for women razor or refill (9/4)
Schick Save $2/1 Quattro titanium razor or trimmer (9/4)
Schick Save $2/1 Quattro titanium refill (9/4)
Skintimate Save $.55/1 shave gel excl 2.75oz (9/10)
Skintimate Save $1/1 moisturizing cream shave (9/10)
Softsoap Save $.35/1 8oz+ liquid hand soap (8/13)
Softsoap Save $.75/1 body wash 12oz+ (8/13)
Speed Stick Save $.50/1 A/D or Lady A/D ets (8/13)
Ziploc Save $1.50/2 containers (9/3)
Ziploc Save $1/2 bags (9/3)

Thanks Sundaycouponpreview!

Until Next Time:

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Sales Cycles-About 12 Weeks!

We had a reader write in to ask: "How often do the sales come around?"

Generally speaking, sales for items happen in 12 week cycles.

The way to know that you are paying the rock bottom price for certain items is to watch these sales.

We did an experiment recently with one of our favorite products: GAIN Dryer Sheets.



A Gain Dryer Sheet coupon was available on 5/1/2011 from the P&G Insert. That coupon was $1 off 1: Gain Detergent or Fabric Enhancer (Which is defined as either fabric softener OR dryer sheets) and it expired 6/30/2011.

We grabbed 20 boxes at Wal Mart; We talked about the deal HERE!

That coupon made 40 count boxes just $0.87 each...that's OUR Rock Bottom/Stock Up price.
Why?
Because while there will be an occasional coupon for FREE items, a $1 off 1 coupon (in this example) is more often likely to be offered.
Free is awesome! No disputing that!
But super cheap is often available, more often.

In other words, don't pass up stocking up in the hopes that a FREE coupon will come along, because often they don't!

The trick is to stock up with the "more often likely to be offered coupon" when you can.

Back to our experiment:

So, a $1 off 1 coupon for Gain Dryer Sheets was made available on 5/1/2011.
We grabbed 20, in the hopes that would see our needs through until the next deal.
That "next deal" happened again!!
And it was 11 weeks later!

On 7/10/2011 the RP inserts (regional) offered a $1/1 Gain Fabric Softener or Sheets, and that coupon expires 8/31/2011.

In our experiment, 20 boxes seemed like a good stock up amount.
Since we established the number of boxes we need to stock up on, we will be grabbing 20 more before the expiration date of the coupon.

The entire reason to stock up is so that you have enough on hand and will not have to pay full price for an item before it is offered on sale again.

A Better deal yet: You will not have to pay full price for an item before it is offered on sale and there is a coupon you can match up with it for better savings!


In our experiment, an exact savings coupon surfaced, and for this we are so grateful! That means more great smelling laundry on the CHEAP!

This time we will purchase 20 more but we foresee that in the future we will have enough on hand that we will be able to decrease the number of boxes we will NEED to buy to replenish our stock. So much so that in time, we will be able to "pass" on this deal in the future because we will not NEED to make the purchase.

What? You didn't get that coupon?
We always advocate looking to an eBay Buy It Now auction, or a clipping service who can get coupons to you for their time and shipping. Ask a neighbor or friend if they have the coupons that you are looking for; you never know until you ask!

In order to find out what YOUR Rock Bottom/Stock Up pricing for items are:
We encourage you to keep track of the items that you and/or your family uses/needs and do your own experiments!


We have a little note book in which we we jot down items, sales prices, and sales dates.
We also jot down prices while we are at the store to compare to other stores.
For us, it has come in handy. It helps to point out any changes in pricing, and when we should be considering making a purchase to add to our stock.

I hope that this little tidbit of information proves to be helpful when you are working on your stockpiles and making your purchases. Remember, nothing is ever a given, a coupon may (as in our example) or may not be available again. Make your decisions based upon your needs and usage. Slowly, you will realize a significant savings and stock of items.

Until Next Time:



 

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

FREE Kotex U Pantilners at Rite Aid

This week Rite Aid has Kotex U panti-liners for $1.

You can get these 

 
FREE! 


Here's how:

Use the PRINTABLE COUPON FOUND HERE! for $1 off 1 package of KotexU
You should be able to print this coupon twice.

That's FREE!

If you don't find them in stock at your Rite Aid...you can always price match at your local Wal Mart. Either way, FREE it is!

Until Next Time:

FREE Scotch Tape at Target! & A Wal Mart Money Maker Scenario


Target has Scotch Tape on sale this week for $0.50 per roll.


The best thing about this price is that you can get TWO for FREE!

Here's how:

Pick up two rolls of Scotch Tape:





Then PRINT the $1 off 1 roll of Scotch Tape Coupon FOUND HERE!
The coupon IS A PDF...so you can print as many as you desire!

Use the $1 off 1 coupon to get TWO FREE....YAY FOR FREE TAPE!

You can price match this at Wal Mart for a MONEY MAKER too!

IF you price match this at Wal Mart:
Per their policy you can pick up ONE roll, use the $1 off 1 coupon, and get $0.50 OVERAGE to use toward other items or get change back!

That's FREE Tape AND Money Back! Woo Hoo!

Can you tell we LOVE office supply/back to school sales?

Go get yours!

Until Next Time:

Sunday, July 17, 2011

FREE BIC PENS At Dollar General!

From 7/17/2011 to 7/23/2011 Dollar General has BIC Stick Pens-10 count, 2 for $1!

Match that up with the $1 off 2 PRINTABLE COUPON WE TOLD YOU ABOUT HERE!

That's FREE PENS!

Until Next Time:

PRINTABLE Coupon-Pentel EnerGel-X Gel Pen


Here's ANOTHER Great Printable Coupon! AND...It's a PDF, which means you can print this out as many times as you like! Woo Hoo!



The Pentel EnerGel-X Gel Pens $1 OFF ANY ENERGEL-X GEL PENS 2 Count or Larger!

Until Next Time:

BIC PENS PRINTABLE! Hurry Before It Disappears!

Right now, you can PRINT a great coupon
and SAVE $1 off ANY 2 Bic Pen Products!

Simply Click Below, and enter 26003 in the Zip Code Box! 
We found ours on the first page!
These WILL go quick, so hurry and print yours today!

Coupons.com

Until Next Time:

Target Score! Free Sharpies!

We posted about FREE Sharpies last week: HERE!
The sale ended yesterday...but we got ours! Did you get yours??

We actually picked up two packs, but gave one to someone really nice! :)

After coupon, the sharpies were totally free and we weren't assessed tax either!

Be on the lookout for more great office/school supplies to be had over the next several weeks as Back To School Sales will be abundant!

Until Next Time:

Our Wal Mart Haul-7/11/2011



We shopped our favorite Wheeling, WV (The Highlands) Wal Mart on July 11th. Unfortunately, due to the family medical issue that I have been tending to, I have been unable to post our haul until now. Our latest trip saved us about 50%....not bad, especially when you consider that I did NOT (gasp) have coupons for the Purex we purchased!

We got THIS:



For $22.70!(Including TAX!)

Here's How:

Purex-33 load Baby Formula: Price Matched to Rite Aid's Sale $1.97 each
Noxema Women's Razors: Price Matched to Rite Aid's Sale $2.00 each
Benadryl Sticks $2.28 each
Cascade-3 pack $0.97 each
Skintamate Shaving Cream $1.97 each
Tide Single Load (Trial Size) $0.97 each
Tidy Cat Litter (Not shown in pic above; we got 4) $1.77 each

We used the following coupons:

Purex(no coupon)
Noxema Razor $2 from inside of the Noxema Spa Razors we purchased a few months ago-FREE Razors
Benadryl-$2/1 Benadryl Topical Product 6/19/2011 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2011) 
Cascade-$1/1 Cascade Product, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11)
Skintamate-$1/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave, exp. 8/6/11 (SS 06/26/11)
Tide:$0.50/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11)

Until Next Time:

 


Wal Mart-Super Cheap List. A Buck or Less!






Here's a list of items that you can pick up at Wal Mart SUPER Cheap...under a buck in most cases. Grab your coupons and match them up for great savings! Remember: Printable Coupons have a shelf life, they may not still be available. Also, if you don't currently have possession of the coupons we match up, we advise turning to eBay for a Buy It Now auction. Doing so often eliminates the waiting game for coupons. As well, a clipping service may be able to provide some coupons for their cutting time. Finally, you never know who has coupons, so ask your friends and neighbors!


Benadryl Itch Stick $2.29
Use the $2/1 Benadryl Topical Product 6/19/2011 RP Insert (exp 12/31/2011) 

Bengay $4.27
$3/1 Bengay Product, exp. 9/30/11 (RP 06/19/11)

Best Life Spray - $1.87
$0.50/1 Bestlife Buttery Product 6/12/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/21/2011)
$1/1 Bestlife Buttery Spread, Spray or Sticks PRINTABLE 

Bounty Single Roll - $1.00
Use $.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 06/05/11)
Total $.75

Brillo Basics, 10 ct. $1.00
$0.55/1 Brillo Soap Pads 10 or 18 ct 5/22/2011 RP Insert (exp 7/24/2011)
Total: $.45

Carefree Panty liner 22ct. - $1.00
Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners (20 ct.), $0.94
$0.50/1 Carefree Product PRINTABLE 

Cascade Pacs 3 pk. – $0.97
Use $1/1 Cascade Product, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11)
Total: FREE + $.03 Overage

Cesar Dog Food - $0.50
B1G1 Cesar Canine Cuisine Entree 5/15/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/6/2011)
B1G1 Cesar Canine Cuisine  

Colgate Toothpaste - $1.00
$0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 6/26/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/16/2011) 

Crystal Light Drink Mix - $2.00
Use $1/1 Crystal Light Drink Mix, exp. 7/31/11 (SS 06/12/11) 

Curad bandaids $.96
Use $0.50/1 Curad Product, exp. 9/19/11 (SS 06/19/11)
OR use $0.50/1 Curad Product, exp. 8/31/11 (SS 05/22/11)

Dan-o-nino Yogurt 6 pk. - $1.88
Use $1/1 Dan-o-nino Dairy Snack, exp. 7/31/11 (SS 06/05/11)

Dove Visible Care Body Wash - $2.00
$1/1 Dove Visible Care Body Wash PRINTABLE(Middle of page) 

Franks Hot Sauce - $0.88
$1/1 Frank's RedHot Sauce 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
$0.50/1 Frank's Redhot Sauce 5/15/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
$0.50/1 Frank's Red Hot Sauce -PRINTABLE 

French’s Mustard - $.88
$0.30/1 French's Mustard 6/19/2011 SS Insert (exp 8/31/2011) 

Frigo Cheese Singles - $0.33
Use $0.50/1 Frigo Cheese, exp. 7/31/11 (SS 04/17/11)
Use $0.50/1 Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese, exp. 8/31/11 (SS 05/01/11)
Total: FREE + $.17 Overage 

Gain Fabric Softener Sheets - $1.87
Use $1/1 Gain Fabric Softener or Sheets, exp. 8/31/11 (RP 07/10/11)

Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar - $1.18
$0.50/1 Heinz Distilled White or Apple Cider Vinegar PRINTABLE
Total: $.68

Idahoan Potatoes (2-13-11) - $0.98
Use $.75/3 Idahoan Potatoes PRINTABLE 

Ivory Soap 3-Bar Pack $.97
$0.50/1 Ivory Bar or Bodywash or Safeguard Bar or Liquid Handsoap, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11)

John Frieda Full Repair (variety of products) reg price- $5.97
Use $5/1 John Frieda Full Repair Hair Item 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011) 

Kandoo wipes - $1.58
$1/1 Pampers Kandoo Product 4/3/2011 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
$1/1 Pampers Kandoo -Sign Up
Kings Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (12 Ct.), $2
Use the $2/1 Kings Hawaiian Coupon (Join Newsletter)

Kings Hawaiian Sub Sandwich Rolls, $2.10
Use the $2/1 Kings Hawaiian Coupon (Join Newsletter)

Kraft Macaroni ‘n Cheese Veggie Pasta $1.25
$.75/1 Kraft Veggie Pasta PRINTABLE
Total: $.50

Krusteaz Cookie Mix $1.78
$1/2 Krusteaz Muffin, Pancake, or Cookie Mix-PRINTABLE
Total: $1.28 each wyb 2

KY Jelly - $2.62
$2/1 K-Y Product -Sign Up-PRINTABLE

Mahatma Yellow Rice - $0.77
$0.50/1 Mahatma or Water Maid Rice 5/1/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/31/2011)

Mentos UP2U gum - $1.28
$1/1 Mentos UP2U Gum Pack 6/5/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/20/2011) 

Nestle Nesquick Products reg price $.98
Use $0.50/1 Nestle Nesquik Product 6/5/2011 RP Insert (exp 8/28/2011)
 
Pedigree Canned Food 13.2 oz. - $0.68
Use B1G1 Pedigree Canned Food for Dogs, exp. 7/31/11 (RP 06/19/11)

Pine-Sol Cleaner, 28 oz. $1.97
$1.00/1 – Pine-Sol Cleaner PRINTABLE  

Purina Whisker Lickins Cat Treats - $0.94 Use $1/2 Purina Whisker Lickins, exp. 8-1-11 (SS 05/01/11 #2) 

Reach Waxed Floss - $0.97
$1/1 Listerine Total Care Mouthwash, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss, Reach Access Flosser , 1 L+ 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
$2.50/2 Listerine Products 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
Total: Free + Overage 

Scotch Brite Sponges (3-20-11) - $0.84
Use the $1/2 PDF UNLIMITED PRINTABLE 

Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste ( trial Size) - $0.97 Use $1/1 Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste, exp. 8-14-11 (RP 05/15/11)
Total: Free+$.03 Overage

Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave - $1.47
Use $1/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave, exp. 8/6/11 (SS 06/26/11)

Texas Toast Croutons - $1.28
$0.50/1 Texas Toast Croutons All You May 2011 (exp 7/31/2011)
$1/2 The Original Texas Toast Croutons 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)
$0.50/1 Texas Toast Croutons 4/3/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/31/2011)

Tic Tac for $1.07 each
Use $1/1 Coupon from the 6/12 RP (exp 8/31/2011) 

Tide Detergent (Travel Section) - $0.97
Use $0.50/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11)
Use $1/2 Tide Detergent, exp. 7/31/11 (P&G 07/03/11) 

Tidy Cat Nonclumping 5 lb. bag - $1.77
Use $1/1 Tidy Cats Cat Litter-Sign Up-PRINTABLE 

Yoplait Yogurt Cups - $0.63
$0.40/6 Yoplait Yogurt, exp. 8/6/11 (SS 06/12/11)
$1/10 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, exp. 9/3/11 (SS 07/10/11)
$1/10 Yoplait Yogurt Cups, exp. 8/6/11 (SS 06/12/11)

Zest Bar Soap 3 pk - $1.98
$1/1 Zest 3-Bar Soap Multipack 5/22/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/17/2011)


Thanks to IHeartTheMart.com and WUC for the list!

Until Next Time:


 

Wal Mart-Back To School Sale Has Started!


The Back To School sales have begun already! I dare say, there are about 5 more weeks of "summer" for my guy returning to school this year :(

Here is a list of Wal Mart Back To School Supplies. Remember, if you see items less expensive elsewhere, Wal Mart WILL price match so that you won't have to run all over town to get your stuff!

Crayola 24ct. crayons - $0.40

Crayola 10ct. Markers - $0.97

Crayola Washable Crayons - $1.97


Crayola Water Colors - $1.97

Crayola Colored Pencils - $0.97

Crayola Washable 10ct. Markers - $1.97

CraZart Brand Crayons - $0.25

CraZart Brand Washable Markers 10ct. - $0.74

Elmers School Glue - $0.40

Elmers 2 pack glue stick - $0.40

Off Brand Scissors blunt and sharp point - $0.74

Fiskars Blunt and Sharp point scissors - $1.47

3 Pack Sharpie Markers - $1.47

4 pack Sharpie skinny highlighters - $1.47

4 pack Sharpie regular highlighters - $1.47

Expo 2 pack Dry Erase Markers - $1.47

4 pack Expo Dry Erase markers - $3.47

3 pack Elmers Large Glue Sticks - $2.47

40 pack pencil top erasers - $0.97

10 ct. BIC Crystal Pens ( Black, Blue and Red) - $0.97

Paper Mate 10 ct. Mechanical Pencils - $2.97

BIC 10ct. Mechanical Pencils - $1.47

Paper Folder (All colors) - $0.10

Paper Folder With Prongs (All Colors) - $0.25

200 Sheets Filler Paper Lined - $0.97

100 Sheets Construction Paper - $1.87

150 sheets wide ruled filler paper - $0.75

500 Sheets Copy Paper - $2.97

Poly Folder - $0.50

Composition Notebook - $0.40

2 Pack Pink School Eraser - $0.97

Dixon 10 count pencils - $0.47

Pencil Sharpener (All Colors) - $0.97

2 - Pack Pilot G2 Pens - $2.47

Pilot 4 -Pack G2 Pens - $4.47

Paper Mate 10 Pack Pens - $1.47

Zippered Binder - $10.00

Nap Mat - $10.00

Germ X Anti Bacterial - $0.97

50 Sheets Manila Paper - $1.00

3x5 Ruled 100 Count Index Cards - $0.44

300 count 3x5 Index Cards - $1.24

5 Star Wide ruled 1 subject notebook - $2.24

5 Star 3 Subject Wide Ruled Note Book - $3.64

1 inch 3 ring binder - $0.92

Pencil Box - Assorted Colors - $0.97


Thanks to: Iheartthemart.com for this awesome list!

Until Next Time: