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From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Coupon Workshops

August 31, 2009

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

3/20/10 Couponing 101 Class at Scrapping Frenzy in Mobile OPEN! Saturday 10:00 a.m.

3/15/10 Couponing 101 at ORourke Elementary in Mobile OPEN! Monday 6:00 p.m.

3/4/10 Couponing 101 Class Mobile CLOSED! Thursday 6:00 p.m.

COUPONING 101 CLASSES

Couponing 101 Workshop is fun class that teaches attendees how to use coupons to get the best possible prices. The [...]

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Stores

August 31, 2009

CVS
Walgreens
Rite Aid
Publix
Target
WalMart
Bruno’s
Food World
Other Stores

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Walgreens 101

August 31, 2009

Online Inquiries: 1-877-250-5823 Store Inquiries:1-800-WALGREENSThis is what a Catalina machine looks like–what is printing out is a Catalina coupon–at Walgreens it is called a Register Reward.

*No card required at Walgreens.

*You can use one manufactuer coupon and one Walgreens coupon per item. (stacking)

*Be sure to hand over your manufacturer coupon before the Walgreens coupons [...]

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CVS 101

August 31, 2009

CVS Questions/Concerns? Call 888-607-4287 or email customercare@cvs.com
This is what a CVS Extra Care Buck looks like. It is printed on the bottom of your CVS receipt.

*Request a free CVS card at the check out counter.

*CVS does not accept competitor coupons.
*Always have the cashier scan your CVS card before ringing up items.
*Always hand over your $/$$ [...]

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Couponing 101

August 31, 2009

2 TYPES OF COUPONS
1. Manufacturer Coupons
Manufacturer on top, manufacturer’s address in fine print, barcode usually begins with 5
2. Store Coupons
Store name on coupon

MANUFACTURER COUPONS
Where do you find Manufacturer Coupons?

1. Newspaper Inserts Manufacturer Coupons
3 Main Inserts:
SmartSource
Red Plum
Procter Gamble
*Collect more than one set of inserts-from family and friends! [...]

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BASIC TERMINOLOGY
q- coupon
MQ- Manufacturer coupon
SS- SmartSource insert
RP- Red Plum insert
PG- Procter Gamble
IP- Internet Printable
WYB- when you buy
Stacking- using a manufacturer and a store coupon on one item
B1G1, BOGO- Buy One, Get One
$5/$30- Make a $30 purchase, get $5 off.
SS, 8/28- Smartsource, August 28th edition
exp- expires
ECBs- Extra Care Bucks (CVS)
RRs- Register Rewards (Walgreens)
Catalina- coupons that prints [...]

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Getting Started

August 31, 2009

Terminology
Couponing 101
Publix 101
CVS 101
Walgreens 101
Rite Aid 101
Stockpiling 101
Buying Organics 101
Local Store Policies

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A Couple Frugal Finds for this Monday!

August 31, 2009

FREE sample of Betty Crocker Potatoes HERE! 6-8 weeks for delivery. I would guess that this offer will expire quick so go ahead and sign up.
FREE Kashi cereal sample!
Request a Procter & Gamble Save a Lot coupon book worth $15.

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Publix Sneak Peek ad starting 9/2 is up!

August 31, 2009

Here is the PUBLIX ad starting 9/2. I highlighted the deals that I like the most! I included a couple B1G1 matchups. Keep in mind this is a sneak peek ad–our local prices will vary somewhat.
Here is just a look at what is included in the B1G1s(Buy One, Get Ones). These [...]

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FREE Cottonelle Toilet Paper

August 30, 2009

Glad to see the $1/1 Cottonelle coupon is back. I have used it in the past to score FREE Cottonelle 4 roll packs at WalMart. Go HERE and take the pledge to get your $1/1 coupon.

Thanks Eastern Shore Mom for the heads up that this coupon was back again!

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MY CVS SAVINGS 8/30/09

August 30, 2009

Not much for me at CVS this week…I did stop by and get the FREE Glade soy candle. Glade Scented Reed Diffuser or Soy Candle $6.99, Get $6.99 in ECBs back…So FREE! Make it a MONEYMAKER by using the $3/1 coupon HERE, enter zip code 90210!
What does “FREE/MONEYMAKER” after ECBs mean?Candle rang up at [...]

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My Publix Savings 8/28/09

August 28, 2009

Order Total -$3.09Sales Tax $6.05Grand Total $2.96Savings $158.46Today I saved 98%!!! After the Tyson Rebate, everything is FREE plus!!!
WHAT’S IN THE BUGGY?8 boxes of AJ pancakes (FREE using $1/2 Manufacturer coupon from paper(8/16 Smartsource) stacked with $1/1 Publix Toss For Cash coupon)5 Ken’s Marinades ($0.40 each after using the $1/1 coupon in 8/2 [...]

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