Just wanted to say thank you to all who entered the target beauty bag giveaway! I look forward to doing more giveaways in the future including a few in conjunction with David's Mommy!!
I wanted to also say congrats to our winner this time around Michelle Jardine!! Follows us all the way from Texas!!! Yayayay!! congrats!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Couponing 101: Pricebooks and stock up prices...
So you got a great deal, and you mentally note the price of the item... A few weeks later your walking through the grocery store and you see the item on sale. You think to yourself "Wow! that's a great price and I have coupon for it that makes it even cheaper, but what did I just pay for that a few weeks ago? Is this lower?" Now I'm sure all of you mommies (and daddies) know just how hectic life can get and how easily unimportant things like this can slip you mind. That's the pupose of a price book. You can keep track of what you have paid for items at their lowest point and determine if this is the rock bottom price you have or are willing to pay for an item.
There are some awesome tools FOUND HERE **thank you moneysavingmom.com** to get you started.
I put the price book at the front of my binder and refrence it every time I shop. I want to make sure I am always getting the best deal. I keep my stock up price list saved on my computer and when I'm searching out deals I always make sure I am within my stock up price before I add it into my scenario or purchase it.
There are some awesome tools FOUND HERE **thank you moneysavingmom.com** to get you started.
I put the price book at the front of my binder and refrence it every time I shop. I want to make sure I am always getting the best deal. I keep my stock up price list saved on my computer and when I'm searching out deals I always make sure I am within my stock up price before I add it into my scenario or purchase it.
Giant Eagle 6/28 to 7/4 ad breakdown
Hello all my coupon nuts... Since I have been awake going on 24 hours now I feel like I should at least be productive and get you all the awesome Giant Eagle breakdown for the upcoming week :) There are a few items I think are a good deal and are in my price book as my stock up prices, so I will be taking advantage of those this week as well as a few others. So here's what I've got:
Ball Park hot dogs: BOGO free; use 75c/1 from 6/3 RP will bring all meat franks down to 2.48 for two.
Giant Eagle frozen chicken breast: $1.99lb (come in big bag, $5.97 each)- this is a stock up for me because rarely do I find this cheaper, and I happen to LOVE this chicken :)
Kraft Cheeses: Shredded or chunks 2/$4- no coupons available right now but this again is a stock up for me on Kraft cheeses.
Kraft singles: $1.79 each- no coupons avaible but a good price.
Breakstone Sour cream 16oz.: 2/$3- no coupons but for a 16oz tub 1.50 isn't bad concidering the store brand is 1.79 normal price.
French's mustard: 2/$3; use 30c/1 from 5/13 or 6/24 SS. Makes each bottle just 90 cents each
Vanity fair napkins *fancy guest napkins :)* 2/$4 use 55c/1 from 5/20 or 6/24 RP makes each pack 90 cents each.
Heluva Good Dips 3/$5: use 75/1 from 5/13 SS makes each one about 17 cents a tub :) good deal!
Coke 2 liters 5/$5 (buy 4 get one free instantly): use $1/4 hang tag (found in grocery stores attached to product) makes each 2L just 80 cents!
Mount Olive pickles $1.77: use $1/1 from 6/24 SS makes each jar just 77 cents! Branden loves these pickles so I will be stocking up!!!
Hamburger Helper 5/$5: use 75/3 from 6/3 SS makes each box just 50 cents this is my stock up price as I very rarely find these cheaper. The register will also kick out a catalina for $2 off your next order for every 5 purchased :)
Coffee Mate creamers 3/$5: use 55c/1 from 4/29 SS **these coupons expire 7/1 so be sure to use them!!!*** makes each container 57 cents each.
Eggos waffles 2/$4: use 75c/2 from 5/6 RP makes each box just 1.25 each!
Satin care Olay shave gel ***NEW*** $1.99: Use 55c/1 froom 6/ P&G makes each one 89 cents each ***NOTE: this coupon expires 6/30 so shop fast!***
That's it for now my friends... As always if you have anything to add or have any questions feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com !! Have a great day and happy couponing!!
Ball Park hot dogs: BOGO free; use 75c/1 from 6/3 RP will bring all meat franks down to 2.48 for two.
Giant Eagle frozen chicken breast: $1.99lb (come in big bag, $5.97 each)- this is a stock up for me because rarely do I find this cheaper, and I happen to LOVE this chicken :)
Kraft Cheeses: Shredded or chunks 2/$4- no coupons available right now but this again is a stock up for me on Kraft cheeses.
Kraft singles: $1.79 each- no coupons avaible but a good price.
Breakstone Sour cream 16oz.: 2/$3- no coupons but for a 16oz tub 1.50 isn't bad concidering the store brand is 1.79 normal price.
French's mustard: 2/$3; use 30c/1 from 5/13 or 6/24 SS. Makes each bottle just 90 cents each
Vanity fair napkins *fancy guest napkins :)* 2/$4 use 55c/1 from 5/20 or 6/24 RP makes each pack 90 cents each.
Heluva Good Dips 3/$5: use 75/1 from 5/13 SS makes each one about 17 cents a tub :) good deal!
Coke 2 liters 5/$5 (buy 4 get one free instantly): use $1/4 hang tag (found in grocery stores attached to product) makes each 2L just 80 cents!
Mount Olive pickles $1.77: use $1/1 from 6/24 SS makes each jar just 77 cents! Branden loves these pickles so I will be stocking up!!!
Hamburger Helper 5/$5: use 75/3 from 6/3 SS makes each box just 50 cents this is my stock up price as I very rarely find these cheaper. The register will also kick out a catalina for $2 off your next order for every 5 purchased :)
Coffee Mate creamers 3/$5: use 55c/1 from 4/29 SS **these coupons expire 7/1 so be sure to use them!!!*** makes each container 57 cents each.
Eggos waffles 2/$4: use 75c/2 from 5/6 RP makes each box just 1.25 each!
Satin care Olay shave gel ***NEW*** $1.99: Use 55c/1 froom 6/ P&G makes each one 89 cents each ***NOTE: this coupon expires 6/30 so shop fast!***
That's it for now my friends... As always if you have anything to add or have any questions feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com !! Have a great day and happy couponing!!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
CVS trips 6/24 and 6/26
So I've had some great trips this week with the final one to happen tomorrow if two events occur: 1st I get my envelope from Nicole :) and 2nd I call CVS in the morning and the items I need to complete my last transaction for the week are in :) But I'll share the ones I have done this week as inspiration :)
The first trip was broken down into three transactions.
The first was (1) Crest toothpaste, (1) Colgate toothpaste, (1) Colgate toothbrush, (1) Gillette Venus Razor and (1) Gillette Venus razor refill cartridge. I used: $26.49 in coupons, $3.71 30% discount sent to my email by cvs, and $10 in extrabucks, put the difference on a Gift card I had earned including tax and earned back $$14 in rewards.
The second was (1) box of Lorna Dune cookies, (1) bag of pampers baby dry, (1) bag of pampers swaddlers, (2) bags of huggies snug and dry, (3) bottles of bayer asprin. I used: $30 in coupons, $10 in extrabucks and put the difference on previously mentioned gift card including tax. earned back $10 in rewards.
The third was (2) coppertone kids sunscreen, (1) bag of huggies snug and dry, (1) crest toothpaste, (1) bag of Gevalia coffee (my reward for this awesome trip:) ). I used: $22.25 in coupons, and $18 in rewards put difference on previously mentioned gift card including tax and earned back $10 in rewards.
The second trip was done in two transactions.
The first was (2) bags of huggies snug and dry diapers, (1) bag of pampers swaddlers, and (1) bag of pampers baby dry. I used: $28 in coupons, and put the difference including tax on gift card mentioned before and earned back $10 in rewards.
The second I did (4) refill packs of wipes, used: $14 in coupons and the $10 extrabucks from previous transaction, put the remaining balance (tax) on gift card.
For more information on the coupons I used, or a more thourough break down please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
The first trip was broken down into three transactions.
The first was (1) Crest toothpaste, (1) Colgate toothpaste, (1) Colgate toothbrush, (1) Gillette Venus Razor and (1) Gillette Venus razor refill cartridge. I used: $26.49 in coupons, $3.71 30% discount sent to my email by cvs, and $10 in extrabucks, put the difference on a Gift card I had earned including tax and earned back $$14 in rewards.
The second was (1) box of Lorna Dune cookies, (1) bag of pampers baby dry, (1) bag of pampers swaddlers, (2) bags of huggies snug and dry, (3) bottles of bayer asprin. I used: $30 in coupons, $10 in extrabucks and put the difference on previously mentioned gift card including tax. earned back $10 in rewards.
The third was (2) coppertone kids sunscreen, (1) bag of huggies snug and dry, (1) crest toothpaste, (1) bag of Gevalia coffee (my reward for this awesome trip:) ). I used: $22.25 in coupons, and $18 in rewards put difference on previously mentioned gift card including tax and earned back $10 in rewards.
The second trip was done in two transactions.
The first was (2) bags of huggies snug and dry diapers, (1) bag of pampers swaddlers, and (1) bag of pampers baby dry. I used: $28 in coupons, and put the difference including tax on gift card mentioned before and earned back $10 in rewards.
The second I did (4) refill packs of wipes, used: $14 in coupons and the $10 extrabucks from previous transaction, put the remaining balance (tax) on gift card.
For more information on the coupons I used, or a more thourough break down please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Another Coupon Nuts GIVEAWAY!!
Hello all my Nuts :) I have another exciting giveaway to announce! Starting at midnight tomorrow you may enter the week long giveaway for the Summer Target Beauty Bag! This give away will start tomorrow (6-24) at midnight and end at midnight on Saturday (6-30)... This is open to US residents only! Good luck!!
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Don't let my mommy fool you....
I'm the real mastermind behind all these awesome coupon posts :) She's teaching me young and I'm learning quick :) Til later my readers :)
Let's talk BOGO's and Stacking
So there are some ways to use coupons that will help your savings go even further. The first is always buying in the smallest quanities. If your coupon says "off ANY" and does not have any restrictions always use it on the smallest items. I know this sounds crazy but often times this gets you the item for free (ex. trial size deodorants- FREE is great right? so who cares if you have 10 of the trial size to make up for the one full size you would pay out of pocket for?).
Using BOGO coupons against a stores BOGO or BOGO 50% off sale: If you have a BOGO free coupon and the store has a BOGO free sale use that coupon against their sale and get both items for free. This happens because: the manufacture pays for one (BOGO manufacture q) and the store pays for the other (BOGO store sale).. Using the BOGO free coupon in conjunction with a BOGO 50% off sale can be a little trickier. SOME stores will take off the cost of the full price item, others will only take the 50% item. so be prepared with scenarios depicting both outcomes and be ready either way. Also don't forget that we pay tax on everything. Coupons can not (by state law) cover the tax on items (there are a few stores where this may not apply, its just how their systems work, don't argue :) ). Also if a store is having a BOGO sale, you are permitted to use a $ off coupon against each item. Most stores break it down into each item costing $x.xx (half of shelf cost) instead of completely taking off the cost of the other. So since you are being charged for both items technically you are entitled to use one coupon per item.
Stacking coupons is also an awesome way to increase your savings. Stacking simply means using a manufacture coupon and a store coupon on the same item. As you are aware using two coupons on the same item is a NO NO as a general rule, but that only applies to manufacture coupons. In this case the store covers the cost of their coupon and the manufacture covers the cost of their coupon so its double savings for you. Stores I know that offer store coupons that are stackable with manufacture coupons are: CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Dollar General, and a few others.
Remember if the store coupon has the stores logo and "REDEEM AT" on it that means its a store coupon. If it has the store logo and "Redeemable at" on it that means its a manufacture coupon and can not be combined with a manufacture coupon per the "Golden rule" :)
I know this is alot to take in BOGO and stacking can get confusing but are great ways to get your products super cheap and often free.. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
Using BOGO coupons against a stores BOGO or BOGO 50% off sale: If you have a BOGO free coupon and the store has a BOGO free sale use that coupon against their sale and get both items for free. This happens because: the manufacture pays for one (BOGO manufacture q) and the store pays for the other (BOGO store sale).. Using the BOGO free coupon in conjunction with a BOGO 50% off sale can be a little trickier. SOME stores will take off the cost of the full price item, others will only take the 50% item. so be prepared with scenarios depicting both outcomes and be ready either way. Also don't forget that we pay tax on everything. Coupons can not (by state law) cover the tax on items (there are a few stores where this may not apply, its just how their systems work, don't argue :) ). Also if a store is having a BOGO sale, you are permitted to use a $ off coupon against each item. Most stores break it down into each item costing $x.xx (half of shelf cost) instead of completely taking off the cost of the other. So since you are being charged for both items technically you are entitled to use one coupon per item.
Stacking coupons is also an awesome way to increase your savings. Stacking simply means using a manufacture coupon and a store coupon on the same item. As you are aware using two coupons on the same item is a NO NO as a general rule, but that only applies to manufacture coupons. In this case the store covers the cost of their coupon and the manufacture covers the cost of their coupon so its double savings for you. Stores I know that offer store coupons that are stackable with manufacture coupons are: CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Dollar General, and a few others.
Remember if the store coupon has the stores logo and "REDEEM AT" on it that means its a store coupon. If it has the store logo and "Redeemable at" on it that means its a manufacture coupon and can not be combined with a manufacture coupon per the "Golden rule" :)
I know this is alot to take in BOGO and stacking can get confusing but are great ways to get your products super cheap and often free.. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Giant Eagle 6/21-6/27
So there isn't a whole lot to report about Giant Eagle this upcoming week but there are a few goodies :)
Sugardale bacon $3 = there's a 55c/1 coupon available but I can't find it in the database.
Kings Hawaiian mini rolls $1= USE $1/1 from 5/20 RP = FREE!!
Bounty napkins $1-USE 50C/1 from 5/20 SS (doubles)= FREE!!
For you soy milk drinkers out there 8Th continent is on sale 2/$5= USE $1/1 found in 6/3 RP makes these $1.50 a half gallon! pretty good deal to me! ****these coupons were regional- we did not get them in the cleveland area. if your interested in finding these check sources like ebay, and clipping services. or if you have an awesome friend in Texas :) or any other big city chances are they got them so be sure to check in with them!****
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce is also on sale 2/$3 and if you use the $1/2 from 5/20 SS makes these $1 each!! BUT if you have a Heinen's close by they have them BOGO free regular price $2.79.... use the same coupon makes them 89 cents each!
That's all I've got folks! Sorry... as always if there's anything you think should be added to the list or you have any questions please contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
Take care and happy couponing!!!
Sugardale bacon $3 = there's a 55c/1 coupon available but I can't find it in the database.
Kings Hawaiian mini rolls $1= USE $1/1 from 5/20 RP = FREE!!
Bounty napkins $1-USE 50C/1 from 5/20 SS (doubles)= FREE!!
For you soy milk drinkers out there 8Th continent is on sale 2/$5= USE $1/1 found in 6/3 RP makes these $1.50 a half gallon! pretty good deal to me! ****these coupons were regional- we did not get them in the cleveland area. if your interested in finding these check sources like ebay, and clipping services. or if you have an awesome friend in Texas :) or any other big city chances are they got them so be sure to check in with them!****
Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce is also on sale 2/$3 and if you use the $1/2 from 5/20 SS makes these $1 each!! BUT if you have a Heinen's close by they have them BOGO free regular price $2.79.... use the same coupon makes them 89 cents each!
That's all I've got folks! Sorry... as always if there's anything you think should be added to the list or you have any questions please contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
Take care and happy couponing!!!
Sorry I've been MIA!!!
I really did not intend to let the blog fall by the wayside the last two weeks but it's been crazy here!! Nick and I went went down to West Virginia for a little us time :)
and as soon as we came back we were getting ready for the Massillon Show!
And here I am two weeks later finally caught up on housework and stuff and getting back to all of my wonderful readers!
I'm excited to share the Giant Eagle finds this week!! There are some great sales and as soon as I have all the coupons logged I will jump back on here and post those for you! **Before bed tonight!**
In addition to that I'll be posting some couponing basics again... Focusing this time on proper coupon usage and stacking, as this can save you a ton at places like Target, CVS and Walgreens.
So off to collect my thoughts and I will be back :)
and as soon as we came back we were getting ready for the Massillon Show!
And here I am two weeks later finally caught up on housework and stuff and getting back to all of my wonderful readers!
I'm excited to share the Giant Eagle finds this week!! There are some great sales and as soon as I have all the coupons logged I will jump back on here and post those for you! **Before bed tonight!**
In addition to that I'll be posting some couponing basics again... Focusing this time on proper coupon usage and stacking, as this can save you a ton at places like Target, CVS and Walgreens.
So off to collect my thoughts and I will be back :)
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Getting started: FINDING COUPONS
So obviously to coupon you need coupons :) Now that you have decided on how you will store your new found friends let's discuss where to find them!
The first and most obvious place is in your local paper on sundays. The sunday paper can get expensive so let me let you in on a few tips on how to lower that cost.
The first and most obvious place is in your local paper on sundays. The sunday paper can get expensive so let me let you in on a few tips on how to lower that cost.
- getting the paper delivered is cheaper than purchasing it at the newstand. this can save you up to 70 cents per paper.
- Most sores (for local readers, this may apply to others but I want you to be aware it may not) will discount any additional sunay papers down to about half the sunday price.
- the same coupons can also be found (local readers again, may apply elsewhere) in the Sun News on thursday. If you have a sunday delivery subscription chances are you also get a copy of this on thursdays. The only exception to this is the P&G inserts, these will only come in the sunday papers (or discounted ones). These usually come out once a month.
There's also an insert found in your "junk mail" on tuesdays called the Redplum. It's usually mixed in with the ads for the week.
Iternet coupons are also a good source of obtaining coupons and can also be used in lieu of sunday paper coupons.
Sites where coupons can be found (links available to right of screen):
- Smartsource.com
- Redplumcom
- Coupons.com
- Couponnetwork.com
Tear pads, "blinkes", and peelies are also coupons. Tear pads are the cool little pads you find attached to displays, cooler doors and shelving units anywhere from gas stations to the grocery store. Keep a look out! Also blinkies are coupons that come out of those little machines you find around the grocery store. And peelies are found attached to products.
You can also purchase coupons from ebay or clipping services, but caution you to not only validate the authenicity of the coupons you are purchasing through either the manufacture or the Coupon Information Center. Also never spend more on purchasing coupons than you will save. This competely defeats the purpose.
Just a little coupon ethics lesson:
When it comes to peelies- they are attached to a product for a reason, they are intended for use by the person PURCHASING that product "right now" so please be kind, leave them there :)
When it comes to tear pads and blinkies- take as many as you think (know) you will REASONABLY use before the expiration date.
Be kind, and courtious couponers. Don't be selfish. There are others out there just like you trying to save money for their families.
As always if you have any questions feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Getting started: ORGANIZATION
So before I tell you how to find all those coupons and how to use them, the first thing you need to do is figure out what method of organization works best for you. So I will break it down into the three most basic orgnaization methods and you can decide what route you'd like to go and if you have any questions you can contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
There are three different methods of organization. You have to choose which one fits you best. Include factors like time, family, comfort with carrying or not carrying a binder, and ease of access to your coupons at any given time.
The first method is the binder method: pretty self explainatory. You keep all of your coupons clipped and filed in the binder. Using baseball card holders (found at walmart, target, hobby stores) to orgaize and kep your coupons. There are also many websites that offer pre-made coupon kits, but honestly it's much cheaper to do it yourself and you can customize it to fit your needs.
The second method is the clipless method: you don't clip inserts until you need the coupons. You type out and attach a list of all coupons included in that insert and the date and go back as nessisary. If you follow a blog :) religously this could be the way to go as they often list what insert the coupon can be found in and it would be easy to go back and fnd it to pair with the sale.
The third method is the hybrid: A mixture of both the binder and clipless methods. You clip what you KNOW you will use and file the rest as stated avbove for future access. This is the method I use and I can tell you it's so much easier, less time consuming and now my binder weighs alot less than when I was clipping everything :) The only thing I don't like about this is say your at the store and you see a good sale, somthing unadvertised, and you KNOW you have a coupon for it sitting at home. You now have two choices: You either pass on the sale, or you go home and get the coupons :) For me this is frustrating because I'm a bit of an impulse shopper. I change my list on the fly sometimes, especially if I find something on clearance.
Three things you need to ask yourself whe clipping inserts are:
There are three different methods of organization. You have to choose which one fits you best. Include factors like time, family, comfort with carrying or not carrying a binder, and ease of access to your coupons at any given time.
The first method is the binder method: pretty self explainatory. You keep all of your coupons clipped and filed in the binder. Using baseball card holders (found at walmart, target, hobby stores) to orgaize and kep your coupons. There are also many websites that offer pre-made coupon kits, but honestly it's much cheaper to do it yourself and you can customize it to fit your needs.
The second method is the clipless method: you don't clip inserts until you need the coupons. You type out and attach a list of all coupons included in that insert and the date and go back as nessisary. If you follow a blog :) religously this could be the way to go as they often list what insert the coupon can be found in and it would be easy to go back and fnd it to pair with the sale.
The third method is the hybrid: A mixture of both the binder and clipless methods. You clip what you KNOW you will use and file the rest as stated avbove for future access. This is the method I use and I can tell you it's so much easier, less time consuming and now my binder weighs alot less than when I was clipping everything :) The only thing I don't like about this is say your at the store and you see a good sale, somthing unadvertised, and you KNOW you have a coupon for it sitting at home. You now have two choices: You either pass on the sale, or you go home and get the coupons :) For me this is frustrating because I'm a bit of an impulse shopper. I change my list on the fly sometimes, especially if I find something on clearance.
Three things you need to ask yourself whe clipping inserts are:
- Will I use this coupon FOR SURE?
- Would I try this product if I could get it FREE or really cheap?
- Is this a product I could reasonably donate if I got it free or super cheap?
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
CONGRATS!!!
A big CONGRATS!!! To Debbie Reed on winning Coupon-Nuts first giveaway!!! I look forward to more giveaways in the future!!!
Giant Eagle Ad 6/7-6/13
I'm going to start doing the Giant Eagle and CVS finds break downs here on the blog. It's easier and will stream line things as I start to move from one place to the other. I also have issues with facebook freezing on me while I'm trying to post long threads so if for whatever reason my computer freezes while I am here writting out a message it will save it for me :) So here is what I found in the Giant Eagle ad 6/7-6/13:
Lean Cuisine Simple Favorite Entrees 5/$10
USE: $1/4 found in 4/29 SS or 55c/1 on Coupon Network... In addition to this there is currently a $1/4 coupon on www.Savingstar.com *for more information on savingstar please see the notes in my forum pages www.facebook.com/couponnuts.
Kellogg's cereal 3/$9 save $3 instantly making them 3/$6
USE: $1/3 found in 6/3 RP
Giant Eagle shredded cheese 2/$4 no coupons available but to me finding shredded cheese at $2 package is good :)
Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal cups 2/$3
USE: 50c/1 found in 5/30 RP
Archway Boxed Cookies or Lance Cracker creations 2/$5 save $1 instantly making them 2/$4
USE: 55c/1 IP found HERE for the Archway and $1/1 IP found HERE for the Lance cracker creations *NOTE- these always go fast when they are a $1 or less, so shop early! and always remember if you don't find them get a raincheck!*
Oscar Mayer Lunchables with fruit or juice 5/$10
USE: $1/2 from 4/15 SS (states no drinks), or $1/2 from 5/6 SS
Hunt's Snack Packs 10/$10
I saw a coupon for these in the All You June issue at walmart the other day, I believe it says Buy 3 get One Free??
Pepperidge Farm Cookies 2/$6 save $1 instantly makes them 2$5
USE: 55c/1 from 5/6 SS (local readers this may have been regional) or $1/2 from same insert
Pediasure Regular Sidekicks or Sidekicks Clear $9.99
USE $2/1 from 5/6 SS or $3/1 found HERE (please let me know this is actually for this product and not just the standard Pediasure) there is also a rebate found in the 6/3 SS for the CLEAR sidekicks :)
Ken's Salad dressings and Marinades BOGO FREE
USE: $1/2 salad dressings and $1/1 marinades (use to per set Marinades only) found in the 5/6 SS
Nutella Spread $6.49
USE: $1/1 found in 5/6 RP
Johnsonville Breakfast links, patties, chicken or smoked sausage links 2/$7
**for the breakfast ones I know there is an 85c/1 coupon floating around but I can't find the insert date, so if anyone can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it!** There are also coupons for the others in the 4/29 and 5/6 SS inserts.
***HOT*** FREE!!! Smart Balance Spreadable butter with Canola oil!
coupons for this can be found on the company's website- you will need to fill out a registration to get them, but for FREE butter??? come on!! :)
All Detergent $6.99 get a FREE bottle of Clorox bleach when you buy 1 participating 100oz All detergent...
USE: $1/1 found in 6/3 RP... makes for a great deal in my opinion. That's a big bottle of laundry soap and a free bottle of bleach :)
Dove beauty items- get a $5 on your next order catalina when you purchase 4 participating products
Coupons for these items can be found in the 6/3 RP insert... I almost always buy health and beauty items at CVS but if you NEED these items it could work out to be a good deal in the right combinations.
Colgate toothpaste or wave toothbrushes 2/$3
USE: 75c/1 colgate toothpaste or toothbrushes found in 6/3 SS
MAKES FOR FREE toothpaste and toothbrushes!!!
Well my coupon nuts, that's all I see in the ad this week, it actually turned out to be more than I expected!! if you see anything that I did not mention please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com!!! Til next time HAPPY SHOPPING!!
Lean Cuisine Simple Favorite Entrees 5/$10
USE: $1/4 found in 4/29 SS or 55c/1 on Coupon Network... In addition to this there is currently a $1/4 coupon on www.Savingstar.com *for more information on savingstar please see the notes in my forum pages www.facebook.com/couponnuts.
Kellogg's cereal 3/$9 save $3 instantly making them 3/$6
USE: $1/3 found in 6/3 RP
Giant Eagle shredded cheese 2/$4 no coupons available but to me finding shredded cheese at $2 package is good :)
Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal cups 2/$3
USE: 50c/1 found in 5/30 RP
Archway Boxed Cookies or Lance Cracker creations 2/$5 save $1 instantly making them 2/$4
USE: 55c/1 IP found HERE for the Archway and $1/1 IP found HERE for the Lance cracker creations *NOTE- these always go fast when they are a $1 or less, so shop early! and always remember if you don't find them get a raincheck!*
Oscar Mayer Lunchables with fruit or juice 5/$10
USE: $1/2 from 4/15 SS (states no drinks), or $1/2 from 5/6 SS
Hunt's Snack Packs 10/$10
I saw a coupon for these in the All You June issue at walmart the other day, I believe it says Buy 3 get One Free??
Pepperidge Farm Cookies 2/$6 save $1 instantly makes them 2$5
USE: 55c/1 from 5/6 SS (local readers this may have been regional) or $1/2 from same insert
Pediasure Regular Sidekicks or Sidekicks Clear $9.99
USE $2/1 from 5/6 SS or $3/1 found HERE (please let me know this is actually for this product and not just the standard Pediasure) there is also a rebate found in the 6/3 SS for the CLEAR sidekicks :)
Ken's Salad dressings and Marinades BOGO FREE
USE: $1/2 salad dressings and $1/1 marinades (use to per set Marinades only) found in the 5/6 SS
Nutella Spread $6.49
USE: $1/1 found in 5/6 RP
Johnsonville Breakfast links, patties, chicken or smoked sausage links 2/$7
**for the breakfast ones I know there is an 85c/1 coupon floating around but I can't find the insert date, so if anyone can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it!** There are also coupons for the others in the 4/29 and 5/6 SS inserts.
***HOT*** FREE!!! Smart Balance Spreadable butter with Canola oil!
coupons for this can be found on the company's website- you will need to fill out a registration to get them, but for FREE butter??? come on!! :)
All Detergent $6.99 get a FREE bottle of Clorox bleach when you buy 1 participating 100oz All detergent...
USE: $1/1 found in 6/3 RP... makes for a great deal in my opinion. That's a big bottle of laundry soap and a free bottle of bleach :)
Dove beauty items- get a $5 on your next order catalina when you purchase 4 participating products
Coupons for these items can be found in the 6/3 RP insert... I almost always buy health and beauty items at CVS but if you NEED these items it could work out to be a good deal in the right combinations.
Colgate toothpaste or wave toothbrushes 2/$3
USE: 75c/1 colgate toothpaste or toothbrushes found in 6/3 SS
MAKES FOR FREE toothpaste and toothbrushes!!!
Well my coupon nuts, that's all I see in the ad this week, it actually turned out to be more than I expected!! if you see anything that I did not mention please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com!!! Til next time HAPPY SHOPPING!!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
CVS Trip Break Down 6/3
Okay so I'm sure most of you saw this picture posted on Facebook earlier but I wanted to break it down a little and tell you how I manage these awesome super low out of pocket and money making transactions work.
So I did this all in one transaction and it looked something like this:
(2) Crest mouth wash
(2) Softsoap bar soap
(1) Ladies speedstick
(1) Tampax radiant
(2) Colgate total toothpaste
(2) Oral-B Toothbrushes
(1) Bic razor
I used $9 in CVS coupons, $7.50 in manufacture coupons and $23 in extra buck rewards. So I paid out of pocket 29 cents and then tax.
I earned back $24 in rewards ($5 each for the mouthwash, $2 for the softsoap, $1 for the tampax, $2 each for the toothpaste, $2 each for the toothbrushes and $3 for the razors) and I will submit for a Proctor and Gamble rebate I found that states when you purchase $25 in P&G products they will give you a $10 reward card back :).
The key to making the drug store game work in your favor is to build your rewards and use them like cash instead of using your own money. If that makes sense. To build your reward base is probably the hardest thing to do at first and that's because you tend to spend alot more out of pocket at first to build it. But if you can have at last $20 in rewards on hand on any given week you will be able to "roll" those into another transaction and lower your out of pocket to a low amount (probably tax) or nothing at all.
Just remember, there's no way around paying taxes so be prepared to pay those no matter what. Occasionally some coupons will be accepted at total face value even though they exceed the cost of the item and may take away some of the tax but most stores do not allow overage so I always go in knowing I'm spending at least tax. The only exception to this is if you have a gift card you are paying the balance with, these of course can pay for anything including tax.
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