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Coupon Inserts 10/4/09

This Sunday there will be 3 inserts this weekend: 1 Smart Source, 1 Red Plum and 1 General Mills. Some good ones I see include:
$1 All coupon
$.35 Dial soap
$.40 Green Giant Steamers
$.40 Fiber One bars
$.55 Eggo product

$1 Reach or floss
To see the entire list, go here.

Walgreens Ad 10/4 - 10/10/09

Here's a look at the deals at Walgreen's this week:
FREEBIES:

• Campbell's chicken noodle or tomato soup 2/$1 w/in ad cpn
  -$1/2 cpn
  = FREE


• Gilette Fusion razor $8.99
  - $6 RR
  - $4 cpn (9/27 P&G)
  = FREE + overage


• Playtex gloves $.99 w/in ad cpn
  - $1 cpn (6/28 SS)
  = FREE


• Trident gum 2/$2
  - $1 RR
  - $1/2 cpn
  = FREE
  

Other good deals:

• Schick Quattro razors or refill $8.99
  - $3 RR
  - $4 cpn (expires 10/4)
  = $1.90


• Hershey bars $.29 (limit 4)


• Purell Hand Sanitizer $1.99
  - $1 RR
  - $.50 cpn (8/2 SS)
  = $.49


• Jello 2/$1 w/in ad cpn


• Cottonelle wipes 2/$5 w/in ad cpn


• Fun size candy $2
  - $1 Nestle cpn
  = $1


• Bengay 2/$10
  - $5 RR
  - two $2 cpn (8/29 SS or 10/4 SS)
  = 2/$1


• Colgate Maxfresh paste or brush 2/$5
  - $1 RR
  - two $1 cpn (9/27 SS)
  = 2/$2

As always, let me know if I've missed any!

Meijer Super Saturday Sale 10/3/09

Meijers is running a one-day sale tomorrow, Saturday, October 3. Here's the good deals I see w/the matchups:

• Eckrich Deli ham $1.99/lb


• Meijer Shrimp $4.29


• Tyson bacon $2


• Gold Medal flour $.99


• Betty Crocker fruit snacks $.99
  - $.40 cpn here or
  - $.50/2 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = $.19 - $.49


• Michelina Grande entree $.99


• Pop Secret popcorn $.99


• Women's hosiery B2G1


• Goody hair accessories 50% off

There are also two in ad cpns:
20% off one $20 purchase of General Merchandise or apparel and
10% off one $20 electronics purchase.

CVS Ad 10/4 - 10/10/09

Here's the deals at CVS next week that I see:
FREEBIES:

• Dial, Tone or Coast soap $1.88
  - $1 cpn here or
  - $.35 cpn (8/16 SS)
  - $1 ECB
  = FREE - $.53 (limit 1)


• Colgate Total paste or 360 brush $2.99
  - $2 ECB
  - $1 cpn (9/27 SS)
  = FREE (limit 1)


• Revlon nail $3.99
  - $3 ECB
  - $1 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = FREE (limit 6)

Other Good Deals:

• Arrid or Arm & Hammer deodorant $1.99
  - $1 ECB
  = $.99


• Arm & Hammer detergent B1G1
  - $1/2 cpn (9/13 SS)


• Renuzit Crystals B1G1


• Head & Shoulder or Pantene Restoratives $4.99
  -$2 ECB
  - $1 cpn (9/13 RP) on the Pantene
  = $1.99


• Old Spice or Secret deodorant $2.99
  - $1 ECB
  - $1/2 Old Spice (9/27 P&G)


• 7-Up, Canada Dry, Sunkist or A&W 12 packs 3/$11
  - $3 ECB
  = 3/$8


• Ragu 3/$5
  - $.60/2 cpn (9/13 RP)
  =$1.37 each


• Dial or Tone body wash $3.99
  - $1 ECB
  - $1 cpn here or
  - $1/2 cpn (8/16 SS)
  = $1.99 - $2.49


• Garnier 100% Color B1G1


• Schick Quattro B1G1 razor or cartridges
  - two $4 cpn (expire 10/4)
  = very cheap!!


• Purex Complete B1G1
  - two $1 cpn (8/16 SS)


• Progresso soup B1G1
  - $.50/2 cpn (9/13 GM)
  

As always, let me know if I've missed any!

Coupons Reset

Yes, it's the first day of the month...and that means the coupons at Coupons.com have been reset. Go here to print some new GREAT ones!! There's Chex Mix, Betty Crocker fruit snacks and Steamers which are all on sale at Meijers!!

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Coupons.com

There are some great coupons on coupons.com right now:
$1/2 Maxwell House coffee
$.55 off Trix
$.75 off Kix
$.40 off Fiber One bars
$.75 off Fiber One cereals
$.40 off Nature Valley granola bars and much more!!
$1 off Starbucks ice cream
Check it out here. Print them now and then they should reset tomorrow being the 1st of the month!

Biggs Triple Coupons Again!

Yes, it's back! Biggs is tripling coupons again this weekend. Here's the details:
Friday, October 2 - Monday, October 6
Coupons up to $.50 will triple
Coupons from $.51 - $1 will double
There is a limit of 2 identical coupons.

There's some great deals to be had!

Kroger Pump Perks

I saw a special segment on the new program Krogers is starting tomorrow giving consumers up to $1 off a gallon of gasoline. The only problem (and the BIG problem) is that to actually get $1 off, you must spend at least a $1000 in groceries. Basically, the discount is for every $100 you spend, you get $.10 off a gallon up to $1 off per gallon. Now I don't know about you, but to spend more just to save off gas kinda defeats the purpose! Anyway, it's a nice effort by Krogers to help the economy.

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My $5 CVS Trip

I went to CVS tonight...mainly did raincheck transactions!
6 Reese cups B2G1
- B1G1 cpn
= 3/$.89
1 Schick Quattro razor & 1 cartridges $9.99 each
- raincheck B1G1 $9.99
- two $4 cpns
= 2/$1.99
1 Schick disposables $6.99
- $4 cpn
= $2.99
2 Caliber scissors $2.99 each
Wylers drink mix $.09 (I wasn't sure if it was clearanced!)

Used a $5/$25 cpn
Used $5 in ECBS
oop = $5.43
Earned a $6 ECB on the scissors and a $4 on the disposable razors = $10 ECB!
Saved $38.80...glad I decided to stop!

My Meijer Trip!

Here's all that I bought:
16 Right Guard aerosol deodorants
24 Crystal Light Singles
12 Mayfield Ice Cream
15 Del Monte veggies
2 Healthy Choice Meals
1 Fiber One Yogurt
6 Ziploc containers
2 Healthy Ones lunchmeat

My subtotal was $150.69 before coupons.
Ater coupons, my oop = $27.53.
Saved $208!!
I had some trouble using the Mealbox coupons, so I hope to get that worked out for next trip!

Meijer Ad 9/27 -10/3/09

I'm currently working on the matchups...should have them posted this afternoon. Looks there's again so good FREEBIES this week! Okay, here's the best matchups I see:

• Fiber One cereals $2.48
  - $.75 cpn here or $1/3 (9/13 SS)
  = $1.48 - $2.15 each
• Yoplait yogurt $.48
  - $.50/6 cpn here or $.40/6 cpn (9/13 GM)
  = $.31 - $.35 each
• Nature Valley granola bars $2.39
  - $.40 cpn here or $1/2 cpn (9/13 SS)
  - $1/3 Mealbox cpn
  = $1.26 - $1.72
• Betty Crocker helpers $.99
  - $.75/3 cpn here or $1/3 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = $.66 each
• Progresso soup $1.29
  - $.50/2 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = $.79 each
• Pillsbury crescent or sweet rolls $1.49
  - $1/2 cpn here or $.50/2 cpn (9/13 GM)
  =$.99 each
• Green Giant steamers $.99
  - $.50 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = FREE
• Green Giant boxed veggies $.99
  - $.50/2 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = $.49 each
• Betty Crocker Warm Delight $1.49
  -$.50 cpn here or $.50 cpn (9/13 GM)
  - $1/2 Mealbox
  = FREE
• Betty Crocker frosting $1.49
  - $.50/2 cpn here or $1/2 cpn (8/9 GM)
  = $.99 each
• Special K bars $2.49
  - $1/2 cpn here Special K
  - $1/2 Mealbox cpn
  = $1.49 each
• Cheerios Snack Mix $1.19
  - $.50 cpn (8/9 GM)
  - $1/4 Mealbox cpn
  = FREE wyb 4
• Chex Mix, Gardettos or Bugles $1.19
  - $.50 cpn here or $.50/2 cpn (9/13 SS) on Chex Mix
  - $1/4 Mealbox cpn
  = FREE - $.44
• Crystal Light B2G2
  - $2/2 cpn (9/13 SS)
• Cream of Wheat $2.49
  - $.70 cpn (9/20 SS)
  - $1/3 Mealbox cpn
  = $1.16
• Kelloggs cereal $2.99
  Buy 2, get 1/2 gallon Silk soy milk FREE
• Aunt Millie bread or bun $1.25
  - $.35 cpn (8/16 RP) expire 9/30
  = $.55
• Betty Crocker fruit snacks $1.69
  - $.40 cpn here on shapes or $.50/2 cpn (9/13 SS) or here
  - $1/2 Mealbox cpn
  = $.39 - $.69
• Dole Fruit & gels or jarred fruit $1.99
  - $.75 cpn on the jars (8/23 SS) or
  - $.55 cpn on the gels
  = $.99
• Wishbone dressing $1.49
  - $1.25/2 cpn (8/2 RP)
  = $.87 each
• Betty Crocker quick bread or Supreme brownies $1.79
  - $.75/2 cpn here or (8/23 SS)
  = $1.29 each
• Pringles $1.20
  - $1/2 cpn (9/27 P&G)
  = $.70 each
• Eckrich smoked sausage/grillers $1.99
  - $1/2 cpn (8/30 SS)
  = $1.49 each
• Bob Evans sausage $1.99
  - $.25 cpn (8/23 SS)
  = $1.49
• Ball Park franks $2
  - $1/2 cpn (8/30 RP) expires 9/30
  = $1.50 each
• Healthy Ones lunchmeat $1.99
  - $.55 cpn (8/16 SS) expires 9/30
  = $.99
• Off the Bone lunchmeat $1.99
  - B1G1 cpn here
• Pillsbury Toaster Strudels $1.99
  - $.55/2 cpn here or (9/13 SS)
  = $1.49
• Totino Pizza rolls $.99
  - $.40/2 cpn
  = $.59 each
• Jenos pizza $.99
  - $1/4 cpn (9/13 SS)
  = $.74
• Pepperidge Farm garlic bread or cakes $1.99
  - $1/2 Meijer ad cpn Or Mealbox (cannot use both!)
  = $1.49 each
• Breyers ice cream $2.49
  - $1/2 Mealbox cpn
  = $1.99 each
• Ortega Taco seasoning packets $.50
  - $.75/2 cpn
  = FREE thanks, Huffy!!

In addition, there are also over $50 in Meijer coupons for frozen food in the ad!
Wow! That's a lot of matching up!!
As always, let me know if I've missed any!

How to Use Coupons Effectively

This is the third an final part in a series of posts on couponing. To read the other two go here and here.

III. How to Use Coupons Effectively
One of the best ways to maximize your savings is to use a coupon on an item that is also on sale. In fact, to get the most benefit, when a particular item is on sale, you should buy enough of that item with your coupons so that you never buy it at regular store price. This buying philosophy is commonly called "stockpiling" in the coupon world and is a great way to ensure you are getting the best deals.

For example, if Colgate toothpaste is on sale this week at the grocery store for $1.00 (locally, it was recently), then I pull out my Colgate coupons of $.75 and I buy as many tubes as I have coupons for free after my coupons are doubled to $1 off. Now, you need to be careful here. Some stores will only allow you so many coupons for the same item per transaction. Yes, I have gone through the checkout line, put my items in the car, and come back in the store for another transaction! Some have even divided up transactions on the conveyor belt and ask the cashier to ring them up separately. But, I have found that this will slow the line down, making the people behind you not too happy, and can even upset store management. I always try to be very conscientious and sensitive to other people in this area, so for me, a trip out to the car is no big deal if it makes everyone happy.

Another note of caution here, make sure you know your favorite store's coupon policy. They vary a lot even within the same chain. For example, I have found that one store will double up to six coupons for the same item; but another store will only double two. That can make a big difference in your savings.

One last note of caution, some stores will frown if you walk in with, say, 20 Colgate coupons and wipe them out of toothpaste. Be considerate of others here. Perhaps a good idea here would be to buy 10 at the beginning of the week and 10 at the end after they get another truck in to restock. That way other shoppers can take advantage of the sale, and you don't wipe out their inventory in one trip.

That brings me to my last point here. Don't hesitate to get a rain check for an out of stock item. Some people don't like to get them, but for me, a rain check allows me to buy the item on sale, when I want and when I have the most coupons for that product. The timing is in my hands and I can use it to my advantage.

So, in conclusion, use coupons in conjunction with sale items and you will find you can save a lot of money off your total bill for groceries, health & beauty items and toiletries. For me, I've regularly saved around $500 each month just in coupons!