Princess Post #11 New Gum

If you like gum as much as I do then you will be exited to here about this next deal. I went to Superamerica and discoverd they had a new flavors of gum Key Lime Pie, Mint Chocolate Chip amd Strawberry Shortcake. I would recomend Mint Chocolate Chip I also recomend it beacause it seems like other people like it beacause I gave it to some freinds at school and they loved it but after that I did not have much gum left after that. But that is not the point and next to the gum was a coupon for Buy One Get Free on any brand gum Extra Surgarfree gum or dessert delights extara surgarfree gum. I hope you engoy it if you get it.

                                                                                                   Yasmin :)

Princess Post #10 Halloween Costumes

Are you stuck on Halloween Costume Ideas? Well if you are you should go to savers were I see they have a large selection of Halloween Costumes and stuff for Halloween costumes I myself am stuck and will be going there again. For example my brother wanted a hockey mask so he would always ask and we went to savers and they were half the price of other stores. So if you see your costume at another store wait and go to savers they might have it for a better price.

                                                                                                                   Yasmin :)

                                                                                              

Princess Post #9 Free Blistex

If you go to Walgreens thourgh Saturday you can get a free Blistex. First you have to purchase one for $2.59 and then after your purchase yous should have gotten a Register Reward for $2.59 of your next purchase.

                                                                                                                Yasmin :)

Princess Post #8 Silly Bandz update

Recently my mom took our family to Wal-Mart when I was there I came across Silly Bandz that were the same brand as Walgreens this company calls them Googly Bandz. But Wal-Mart had theres for a $1.00 and there is the same amount in each package.

One more thing is there is a website  http://www.googlybands.com/  and they have pictures of crazy fans design contests and each series.

                                                                                      Yasmin B :)

Free EOS Lip Balm at Walgreen's

Head over to Walgreen's this week to score a free EOS lip balm.  EOS stands for "the evolution of smooth" and its a new lip balm that is 95% organic and 100% natural according to the package.  It's on sale this week for $3 but then it spits you out a catalina (coupon) for $3 off on your next order.  If the EOS is a taxable item it should cost between .21 and .24 cents based on your local sales tax.

Couponese

Couponers use a variety of acronyms that don't make much sense to the beginner.  Here are some of the common ones you might come across.

OYNO = On Your Next Order
Q = Coupon
OOP = Out of Pocket
ECB = Money to be used on next purchase at CVS (expires in one month)
RR = Money to be used on next purchase at Walgreen's (expires in 2 weeks)
BOGO = Buy one Get One Free
YMMV = Your Manager Might Vary
GC = Gift Card
MIR = Mail in rebate
UPC = Universal Product Code
Man = Manufacturer Coupon
Store Coupon = Coupon for specific store (Target has their own coupons that can be used with mfr's Q)


Coupon inserts arriving in sunday paper

RP = Red Plum
SS = Smart Source
P & G = Proctor Gamble (first or last sunday of month only)
GM = General Mills

Peelies = Coupons attached to the product
Tearpad = Coupons usually attached to the display
Catalina = Prints out after your purchase usually good on next purchase
Printable = Coupons available to print on the internet

Free toothbrush at CVS

Call your neighbor or go dig through their recycling bins because the 9/26 Proctor and Gamble Insert has a coupon for $10 off the electric Oral B Vitality toothbrush.  CVS has it on sale this week for $23 and you will receive $13 ECB.  ECB stands for Extra Care Bucks and it is money to be used on your next purchase.  So essentially the toothbrush is free.  So $23 - $10 coupon = $13 OOP.  Now if you're fortunate enough to be on their mailing list you should have received a coupon for $4 off a $20 purchase.  Subtract $4 off of the $13 OOP and you're now down to $9 OOP and you will still receive a $13 ECB.  Essentially, it's like getting paid $4 to take the toothbrush out the door.  Limit of 2 per household.

p.s.  If they're out at the store ask for a raincheck.

Princess Post #7 Super America Speedy Rewards

If you go to any Super America Gas Station look for a Speedy Rewards beacause every 7th fountian pop you buy it will spit you out a coupon for a free fountian pop. Then you can save up points for gift cards at Super America.

                                     Enjoy :)
                                                      Yasmin :)

Free Fountain pop at Holiday

I am very excited through September 26 head over to Holiday gas station to get a free 22 ounce soda by clicking on this link and printing a coupon http://www.holidaystationstores.com/products/products.aspx.  While you're at the sight you can also print a coupon for 5 cents off gas.  Currently there is no limit on the number of coupons you're able to print.

Shannon

Princess Post #6 Silly For Silly Bands

When I went to Walgreens I not only found Silly Bands but Silly Rings and Silly Necklaces!!!!!!! I bought the silly rings and they are pretty cool. They are $1.99 at Walgreens. I think it is a pretty good deal. If you are looking for somthing cheaper try Dollar Tree exept they are a little thinner.

Princess Post #5 Bath And Body Works

YIPPEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! Bath and Body Works has just realesed my favorite coupon. Head over to Bathandbodyworks.com and print up a coupon for buy any one item and get an item from their signature collection for free, choose from body lotion, shower gel,  or body spray. You can print more than one and make a gift basket for your freind.

A good example of a item to purchase is a hand sanitizer for $1.25 or one of the New sent of lotions that they usally have on sale for $1.00.

                                                          Happy Shopping
                                                                                     Yasmin :)
                                                          

I'm heading to Rainbow today for Double Daze which means Coupons up to $1.00 double as long as you have $25.00 worth of merchandise before coupons.  $25.00 is based on shelf price not sale price--so you don't have to spend as much as it sounds like.  I will be doing 3 orders and I hope they turn out like this.

Order # 1

6 Hamburger Helper @ $1.00 = $6.00 (Reg. $2.00)
Use 2 $1.00/1 Q=$4.00 off if doubled
OOP $2.00/3.00/$4.00
Receive Catalina for $3.00 OYNO
(1.00 moneymaker/break even/1.00 OOP)

3 Chex Mix @ $2.00 = $6.00 (Reg. $2.85)
Use 3 $.50/1 Q = $3.00 off or 1 $.50/1 and $1/$1.00 = $3.00 off
OOP $3.00 Receive $4.50 off Coke purchase

Buy two Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat @ $1.00 each Use $1/2 Q = OOP Free

Buy 1 Roundy’s String Cheese $1.00 (Reg. $1.89)


Order #2

Playtex Tampons BOGO (Reg. 3.99-4.99)
Use 2 $1.00 Q if both doubled = $4.00 off

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Grands, or Pizza Crusts 3/$5 (Reg. 3/$8.07)
Buy 6 for $10--Use 3 $1.00 Q to take off $6.00 = OOP $4.00
Catalina for $3.00 OYNO =

Buy String Cheese 3 @ $1.00 = $3 OOP (Reg. 5.67)


Order # 3

Buy 6 GM Fruit Snacks, Crackers, or Bars and get $3 off instantly at checkout plus 2 coupons for free gallon of milk
Buy 6 Fruit Snacks @ $2.00 = $12.00 - $3.00 instantly = $9.00
Use 2 $1 off 3 doubled = $4.00 == $5.00 OOP + 2 free gallons of milk

Buy 2 Go-Gurt @ $2.00 = $4.00
Use $1/2 doubled = $2.00 for 2 Go-Gurts

Nine Lives Cat Food $3 Use $1.00 coupon that Doubles = OOP $1.00

Bisquick $1.66—Use $.50/1 = OOP $.66

Princess Post #4 Free Butterfingers. Well almost free.

I went to the gas staion Super America looking for a snack or treat. And I came across butterfingers $2/1. Thats not all then below they had had a coupon below the butterfingers save $1.00 when you buy to butterfingers. So I got a candy bar and those new butterfinger snackers. My purchase came to 1 cent. I ate the butterfiger snaker it was pretty good. :)

                                                                                                                     Yasmin :)

Princess Post #3 Free Item at Bath and Body Works

Head over to bathandbodyworks.com before September 26th and print out a coupon for a free with any $10.00 purchase and you get a Item from there signature collection for free up to $12.00 value. A personal favorite of mine is Sensual Amber.

                                                                                                             Yasmin :)

                                                                                                        

Princess Post #2 Free Carmex

If you like Carmex as much as I do you will be excited to find out until Saturaday September 4th you can get Carmex for free. At walgreens Carmex is on sale for $2.00 and then it spits out a register reward (rr) for $2.00.  It's like getting it for free.

FYI- A RR is just like cash to be used on a future purchase at Walgreens. They expire within 2 weeks of your purchase. :)

                                                                                                     Yasmin :)

Wisk for $1.31 at Family Dollar

Hurry over to Family Dollar with your $3 off coupon on Wisk.  In the 8/29/10 Red Plum insert there was a coupon for $3 off of Wisk.  Family Dollar has it on sale for $4--using your $3 off coupon it comes to $1.31 with sales tax in Minneapolis.

fyi--Red Plum is one of three possible inserts that come in your Sunday paper, the other two are Proctor and Gamble and SmartSource.

Tightwad Tip #6: Any mug will do!

I know a tightwad shouldn't be buying their beverages out but I confess to being a popaholic and I find my best deal using a refillable mug.  $.At SuperAmerica it costs me $1.07 to fill my  64 oz. mug in comparison a 44 oz. cup of pop comes to $1.47.    SuperAmerica is my favovrite because if you use your loyalty card every 7th drink is free so it averages out to $.93 cents a mug.  Holiday also allows you to use a refillable mug but it is a little more.  I'll get back to you on the price. 

You can use any mug at any convenience store.  In other words--you can use a Holiday mug at SuperAmerica.

Tightwad Tip #5: BOGO Coupons

In Couponese BOGO refers to Buy One Get One Free Coupons.  These are my favorites.  Frequently Walgreen's or CVS has a deal where if you buy one item you get a second free.  If you take a BOGO coupon to a store who is having a BOGO sale you get two items for free.  Last week I scored two Right Guard deodorants for free at Walgreen's using a BOGO coupon.  I guess the store gives you one for free and the coupon gives you one for free.  The only catch is that you have to pay the sales tax.

Tightwad Tip #4: Expired Coupons

Cub foods accepts expired coupons up to three months after the manufacturer's date.  Rumor has is that Eden Prairie accepts them six months after the expiration date.  Check with your local Cub to determine how much past the expiration date they accept them.

Tightwad Tip #3: Store mailing lists

Get on the mailing lists of stores you frequent and they will send you coupons by e-mail.  Cub Foods, Walgreen's, and CVS all have mailing lists.  CVS and Walgreens typically send coupons that are $5 off of a $25 purchase.  Essentially a 20% discount.  I use opportunities like these to get free items.  Last week I got two cans of coffee free at CVS using their coupon.  Another week I used a similar coupon at Walgreen's and got 4 bottles of Diet  Coke for free.  One week Cub Foods sent me a coupon for $2 off any chicken purchase.  The next week they had boneless skinless thighs Buy One Get One Free $3.99 a package.  I used my $2 off coupon and another $.55 cent off peelie attached to the package and received two packages of bonelesss sknless thighss for $1.45.

If you plan on subscrbing to many store mailing lists you should consider getting a separate e-mail address so  your personal e-mail doesn't get bogged down.

Tightwad Tip #2: Traveling to the burbs

Sometimes it pays to travel to the suburbs when making larger purchases.  To give you an example I live in Minneapolis where our local sales tax is 7.775%, if I travel to neighboring Richfield or Bloomington the sales tax is 7.275%.  A difference of 1/2%.  I know 1/2% doesn't sound like much but take this example a $1000 television or computer in Minneapolis would cost about $1077 but just a short distance away I would pay $1072.  A difference of $5 is not much I know. However, I could buy a pound of nice coffee with that $5 dollars.

Princess Post #1: E.L.F

Do you know what E.L.F is?

No I do not mean the little men who help Santa deliver presents on Christmas eve. Im talking about E.L.F cosmetics. Im so excited, today while I was at Target they had cosmetics that were just $1.00 a piece, they had blush, lip gloss, eye shadow, sharpeners, etc... Or a three pack for 3.00. They even had where you could pick your own colors eye shadow and then buy a compact to insert them.  You don't have to be stuck with some icky colors they pick for you.

                                                                             Yasmin :)

Tightwad Tip #1: Early Edition Sunday Paper

Any person that wants to save money should pick-up the early edition of the Sunday paper which comes out on Saturday morning.  The Minneapolis Star & Tribune is available for $.75 and the Pioneer Press is available for $1.00.  I frequently find mine at Cub or SuperAmerica.  Be advised. Always-always check to see if their are inserts in your paper.  There are people I personally considere thieves who removed the coupon inserts from the paper.  There are three possible inserts to look for.  Smart Source, Red Plum, and Proctor and Gamble (P & G).  The P & G insert only comes out on the first Sunday of the month and is loaded with good coupons.  Check the paper before you pay for it to see if their are inserts in it.  There is nothing worse than getting home and finding out you bought a paper that has no inserts.  I almost forgot to mention also look for the Parade magazine it frequently has a coupon or two.  The last thing about the inserts you need to know is write the date of the paper on the front cover of the inserts.

Later I will be telling you about coupon databases where you can search for specific coupons and match them with your store inserts.

Learning Together

Hello-Hello-Hello!

I don't know what possessed me to do this.  I was talking to a computer friend of mine and he said starting a blog is really easy.  So, I thought what the heck--let's try it out.

I'm an avid coupon clipper which I started over 30 years ago when I was a little girl.  I used to go through the Sunday paper and find coupons for free gum that I could redeem at the grocery store in town.  Today,  I am a mother of three and I find it quite challenging to feed and clothe all of them.  To complicate the issue I have a slight addiction to shopping.  I have discovered with couponing that I can go out on a little shopping trip and spend less than a dollar--totally satisfying my urge.

I like to share my deals with family and friends but frequently in this fast-paced society we have barely enough time to talk.  So this is my attempt to share the deals I find with others.