Free Coupons

Posted on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 7:42 am

Speaking of coupons….Print a Walgreens $5 off $25 coupon here. Hurry! It is only good for two days, Dec 1 and Dec 2. Or use it online by entering FROSTED at the checkout.

And while at Walgreens, check out their sales on Tide 24 to 40 loads, liquid or powder for $5.49. Use the Tide coupon from todays P&G Brandsaver insert for $1.00 for even more savings.

You are not going to beat the Easysaver rebate Walgreens is offering on the Polaroid 8 Megapixel Digital Camera. The sale price on this camera is 99.99 – and the EasySaver rebate is $30 through December 6! Wow! Use that printable $5 coupon on this item alone and you have additional savings.

Stay tuned for more great deals – limited time offers are very common at this time of year.

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Posted on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 12:11 pm

Are we in luck! Usually, there are no coupons in the paper the Sunday after Thanksgiving. But this weekend, we have a Proctor and Gamble Brandsaver insert on Sunday, 11/30/2008 in most major newspapers. See what is included at the end of this article.

The best news for coupon clippers who are caught up in the seasonal shopping frenzy is that KMART is continuing to double manufacturer’s coupons up to $2 NATIONWIDE during the week of 11/30-12/6! There are some restrictions – you may purchase 4 of the same items with coupons and the doubling does not apply to buy 1 get 1 free promotions. Kmart will NOT accept internet printed coupons. Still, in a large store like this, it really saves time and gives you extra savings while you are Christmas shopping. This is great news for folks who live in the land of no double coupons ever.

Here are some possible combinations:

You could use the .40 coupon that appeared in the 11/16 Smartsource insert for Betty Crocker Cookie Mix. Kmart has these on sale for 2 for $3. If you have one coupon, your final cost is 2 for $2.20. If you have two coupons for the two items, (remember, only one can be doubled) your final cost is $1.80. That is 90 cents a package instead of $1.50 a package! Kmart is giving $5 off any combination of 3 Tide, Downy, Luvs, Bounty, or Charmin items. If you use coupons for these you will realize extra savings. As we say in coupon trader circles, YMMV – Your Mileage May Vary – on how many coupons you can stack with in store promotions, and how the doubling will work.

Here is the P&G coupon list for Sunday:

Aussie except trial $2/2
Braun Series 7, Series 5, or Series 3 Shaver $10
Charmin .25
Clairol Nice n Easy Hair Color $1
Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color $5
Cover Girl Face Product, FREE wyb Cover Girl Foundation
Crest Healthy Radiance $1.50
Crest MultiCare Whitening, Extra Whitening, Vivid White, etc.toothpaste 4.2 oz.+ $1
Crest Rinse 473mL+ .75
Crest Whitestrips Premium, Pro Effects, Daily Whitening Multicare, etc. $5
Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital, or UltraPhoto Lithium
Batteries .75
Duracell Daylite LED Flashlight $1
Fixodent Adhesive Cream 1.2 oz.+ .75
Fixodent Adhesive Cream 2 oz.+ $2/2
Folgers Gourmet Selections Product .50
Folgers Product 7 oz.+ .25
Gillette Body Wash except trial size $2
Gillette Clinical Strength $1/1 or two Antiperspirant Deodorants,
Gillette Fusion HydraGel, HydraSoothe, or HydraCool $1
Gillette Fusion Razor $4
Gillette Shampoo or Conditioner except trial size $1
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, or Styling Product except trial size $1
NyQuil or DayQuil $1.50
Olay Body Wash, Bar Pack or In-Shower Body Lotion $1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleaner $3 on 2
Olay Hand & Body Lotion except 30mL $2
Oral-B ProfessionalCare, Pulsonic or Sonic Complete $10 Rebate
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, or Advantage Toothbrush $1/1 or two
Indicator Toothbrushes
Oral-B Refill Brush Heads 3 ct.+ $1
Oral-B Stages Manual Toothbrush or Toothpaste $1 on 2
Pampers Diapers or Pants $1
Pantene except trial size $1 on 2
Pepto-Bismol .55
Prilosec OTC $1
Puffs FREE wyb two Vicks Products
PUR Faucet Mount or PUR Pitcher $5
PUR Replacement Filters or Flavor Options Cartridges 2-ct. $2
Tag Body Spray or Invisible Solid $1
Tag Gift Set $1
ThermaCare Arthritis HeatWraps except trial size $1.50
ThermaCare HeatWraps except trial size $1
Tide $1
Tide To Go .35
Vicks Early Defense .55
Vicks Formula 44 CustomCare .55
Vicks VapoRub, BabyRub, Casero, Sinex, Vapor Inhaler, or Cough Drops, etc. .55
Zooth Manual Toothbrush or Toothpaste $1 on 2

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Posted on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 11:05 am

Yes you can! It just takes a few tips and tricks to get high value out of the Entertainment Book.

A friend of mine recently asked if I thought the Entertainment book was any good. She was a bit hesitant at first. After all, she wasn’t used to buying something to get coupons, and was afraid that she might not use it. I assured her that if she wanted to save money, the Entertainment Book was an easy way to do it.

The Entertainment Book can be a great source of coupons and easily pays for itself without too much fuss. Most people can save a couple of hundred dollars using it.

But, if you know the secrets, you can do much better than that. Make the Entertainment Book work for you with these tips and tricks.

Trade Coupons

Trade Entertainment Book Coupons with others. You can decide ahead of time to do this with friends and purchase your copies together, or look for friends online who would be willing to swap. By swapping coupons, you’ll get more savings on the places and things you love and use.

Get an Entertainment Book for Vacation

The Entertainment Book is a wealth of savings when you are on vacation. Imagine going to Disney and saving not only on air fare, hotel and car rental, but also on restaurants, local attractions, gifts for friends and family back home, and more. The Entertainment Book is available for places from Orlando to Hawaii, all of which can be purchased online.

Grocery Coupon Strategies

Not only do you get grocery store coupons with the Entertainment Book, but you can enlist a couple of strategies to make them even more valuable. Many grocery stores will accept competitors coupons. Use that to your advantage when you shop at your favorite store. Also, you get a discount when you purchase multiple books, so you can stock up on those grocery coupons and get the most savings.

If you you want to get your Entertainment Book, here is an offer for free Shipping! Just click here. They are also offering $5 off for today.

If you have any questions about the Entertainment Book, or even saving strategies in general, I will be happy to try to answer them!

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Posted on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

So just how DO you survive Black Friday, let alone get the bargains that caused you to leave your comfortable bed in the wee hours of the morning?

Have a strategy.  Plan to survive.  Plan to win.  Plan. Plan.  Plan.

First, check the stores online and the circulars in your local paper.  See what deals appeal to you most.  Remember, when an item is available in limited quantities, it will go very quickly.  Plan what store you will hit first – and know where the merchandise is in that store.  Have your coupons organized, and use credit or debit cards that offer some kind of rebate.  Be ready with a backup strategy for shopping if the top item on your list is in short supply.

Sometimes it is good to divide and conquer – several members of a family can divide up, with one at each store. Or decide which store is most important to shop first, and spread your team out!  No matter how early the doors open, be there as far ahead as you can.  If a large store opens at 4 or 5 am, you need to be standing in line no later than an hour before opening if you want to score the most limited deal.

Yes, the lines really do stretch all the way around the store and down the parking lot to the highway.  So dress warm, and carry cell phones and bottled water. Plan which items you will be looking for first.  Once the doors open, it will be a rush, so you really have to know where you are going.   If they ran out of cameras at one store, your cousin at another store might be able to score the item.

If you are shopping alone, just focus on the items you are after.  Don’t get caught up in the initial confusion and rush.  Know where you are going and work the store.  If you have young children with you,  make the occasion a sleepy but happy one, with time for treats, potty breaks, and fun. Yes, even children are part of Black Friday -  in strollers and slings and wraps, or riding in the basket.  Of course, Santa’s helpers will have to be discreet!

Above all, be of good cheer!  Don’t be pushy, rude, argumentative.  Stand firm in the line, and develop a friendly rapport with the other shoppers.  People often swap tips, but beware of rumors that might mislead you or throw you off track.  Courtesy goes a long way with bargain shoppers.

The nicest part of Black Friday is coming home with great bargains, making leftover turkey sandwiches, and then setting up the computer for Cyber Monday – and all the incredible online sales that will take place daily and hourly from Thanksgiving eve through Monday.

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Posted on Monday, November 24th, 2008 at 12:37 pm

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two days out of the year when we all scramble to get those great deals. But I have a little secret for you. The best deals may be had on neither of these two days. Let me explain why.

Traditionally, since the 1960s, the day after Thanksgiving is is known as “Black Friday,” the first official start to holiday shopping. Retailers provide great door buster deals at amazing prices on the hottest items. On “Cyber Monday,” that is the Monday after Black Friday, online shopping websites post their hottest deals.

But times have changed.

Cyber Monday came about when broadband connections to the Internet were rare in homes. Bargain hunters waited until they got back to work on Monday to use their work computers to get the best online shopping deals, and thus Cyber Monday was born.

Today, having a speedy Internet connection is more common. Online retailers recognize that shoppers can go online at any time to do their shopping, so they post their advanced deals on…da da da..Thanksgiving! You don’t want to miss out.

So while the turkey is in the oven, while the casseroles are being cleared from the table, or while the rest of the family is napping on the couch, sneak over to the computer and check out some really great deals. You may have your holiday shopping completed before anyone can say “turkey sandwich.”

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Posted on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 at 11:50 am

Stockpiling

Let me ask you a question. Would you rather pay $4.99 every time you needed a jar of peanut butter or only $1.69? Well, now I know the answer is obvious, but many people usually pay that first higher price. Of course, if a coupon or sale is available, they can take advantage of it, but that is only once in a while as the opportunity presents itself.  So, once in a while they get a deal, but most of the time they pay more than they need to on grocery shopping.

Well, let me share a little grocery shopping secret with you, so you can always pay that lower price with no exception. They secret is to stockpile your own supply to last you until that next great opportunity.

Stockpiling isn’t as extreme as it might seem. We are not talking about having an entire bunker full of peanut butter, but having a pantry or a shelf that can accommodate a few jars will save you in the long run.

When you spot a great coupon, gather enough of them to purchase as many of the product as you will comfortably use before it expires or you get sick of it. This will vary according to your household. Then when you run out of a jar, you can simply go and “shop” for another one right in your pantry.

Stockpiling is a great technique to use in combination with shopping for loss leaders.

Come visit my blog again. I’ll be share more grocery secrets, such as how to combine coupons and sales.

Oh and here are two more things to leave you with…

We have some free grocery coupons for you. Just click here: Free Grocery Coupons

Do you need a kitchen pantry, shelving or stockpile storage? Check out some of the current deals on products for the home.

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Posted on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 at 12:22 pm

The best price for anything is free! With the holiday season coming up, it is nice to have a few extra things on hand for stocking stuffers, gifts or just for practical use. I have a nice list of freebies for you today.  Go and check them out and treat yourself for free!

Free Mr Clean Mini Magic Eraser

That Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works hard in my house, from getting crayon stains off of the walls to freshening up our kitchen cabinets. If you love it as much as I do, get a free Mr. Clean Mini Magic Eraser when you tell someone else about its charms. Share the love.

Free Business/Home Cards

Free business cards are always fun to have, even if your business is staying home with the kids. I had some made up so I can have my contact information handy whenever I meet new friends. Get 250 business cards free. You will have to pay a small shipping charge, but it really is small). Click here to get started: 250 Free Business Cards.

Free American Baby Magazine

From eating for two to the terrible twos, American Baby has you covered with all sorts of great articles. Confession time. I still subscribe and my youngest no longer a baby. You can get a full subscription for free by clicking here: American Baby.

(By the way, MagazineLine is offering up to 85% off of top magazines right now!)

Free Coupon for Country Bob’s Sauce

Country Bob is giving away coupons for a free bottle of their All Purpose Sauce. Grocery freebies are the best in my opinion! You can use the sauce for your own meals or include it in a gift basket for a holiday gift. Click here and enjoy: Free Sauce.

Free Groceries

Ask and you shall receive! I was just writing about loving free groceries when this next offer popped up. You can get $10 worth of free groceries from Peapod. I always wanted to check this company out, and here is a way to do it without spending a dime. Click on the following link and use coupon code CJN10. Free Groceries!

This one is so good that I am posting it in our Free Stuff list over on the left.

Until next time!

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Posted on Friday, November 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm

Manufacturers’ cents off coupons are a great way to add to your savings.  With systematic cutting, filing, and matching up to sales and rebates, your savings can be big!  You may even find that for some items, the manufacturer or store is paying YOU to try the item.

Besides the Sunday newspaper, a great source of coupons is All You Magazine.  I don’t think I have ever seen a magazine targeting women that features so many coupons issue after issue.  All You is sold only at Walmart for $2.49 an issue, or via subscription.  The magazine usually features at least 30 coupons per issue, and pretty much pays for itself.

You can obtain a special price on All You by subscribing here. You get 12 issues for 26.88! That is 10% off the already inexpensive cover price.

Here is a list of coupons featured in the Dec 26 issue of All You magazine:

Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes $1/2

Brut $1

C&H Sugar 2 lbs+ $.75

Chex Cereals $1/2

Colgate Children’s Power Toothbrushes $.75

Colgate Children’s Toothpaste $.75

Dole Mandarin Oranges or Tropical Mixed Fruit $.55/2

Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion $1.50

Dove SkinVitalizer $3.50

Heinz Seafood Cocktail Sauce $1/2

Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer $1

King’s Hawaiian Bread or Rolls $.55

Lasting Finish Lipstick $1

Marie Callender’s Signature Sautes $2

Marzetti Veggie Dip $.55

Mrs. Dash $.50

Nestle Toll House Morsels $1/2

Nestle Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough $1/2

New York Brand Frozen Texas Toast $.50

Ore Ida Steam ‘n Mash Potatoes $1

Orville Redenbacher’s Kernel Popcorn $1

Orville Redenbacher’s Popping Oil $1

Quattro Titanium Trimmer $4

POM Wonderful Pomegranates $1/2

Reddi-Wip $1 off 16 oz

Sexy Curves Mascara Buy 1, Get Colour Rush Free

Slim Jim $.75

Suave Hand or Body Lotion 18 oz+ $1

Swiss Miss Cocoa Sensible Sweet .$50

Tyson Cornish Hens $1

Wet Ones Hands & Face Wipes $.75

Ziploc Brand Zip’n Steam Bags $1

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Posted on Friday, November 21st, 2008 at 10:36 am

The Sunday papers will only have one coupon insert this week, from Smartsource. Here is a list of coupons scheduled to appear – these may not be available in all areas, and some areas may see additional coupons for locally available products.

There are some great coupons here for shopping for Thanksgiving and family get togethers.

Smartsource 11/23
Airborne $2
Bakers Joy .75
Chinet Classic White/Casuals .75
Chinet Comfort Cup $1
Chinet Cut Crystal $1
Chinet Napkins $1
Friendship Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream, any 16 oz. $1 on 2 DND
GoodNites Sleep Pants, any jumbo pk.+ $1.50
Jelly Belly Cold Stone Creamery Jelly Beans, any 6.5 oz.+ .55
Kozy Shack Ready Grains Product, any $1 DND
Life Fitness Products $1
Oust Air Sanitizer, any B1G1F up to $3.49
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, any .25
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, Mini Cinnamon Rolls, etc. .40
Pillsbury Frozen Grands Cinnamon Rolls or Mini Cinnamon Rolls, any .55
Pillsbury Golden Layers or Grands Jr. Biscuits, any .40/3
Pillsbury Grands Sweet Rolls, any .40
Pillsbury Pet-Ritz Frozen Pie Crusts .50/2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough, any $1 on 2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Create n Bake Cookie Dough or Brownie Batter .55/2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, any .25
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, any .35/2
Pillsbury Refrigerated Rolled Pie Crusts .50/2
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls, any .40/2
Progresso Soup, any .50/2
Progresso Soup, any $1 on 4
Rayovac Alkaline or Hearing Aid Batteries, any $1 on 2
Reeses Select Clusters, 8 oz. $1
Scotch Gift Wrap Cutter $1
Scotch Packaging Tape $1
Scotch Tape $1 on 6 rolls
Softlips Product, any $1 on 2
Softlips PURE $1
Sucrets Product, any $1.50
Tony Chacheres Creole Seasoning, any .55/2
Tony Chacheres Injectable Marinade, any . 55
Zyrtec Adult, 30 ct.+ or Zyrtec-D, any 24 ct.+ $4
Zyrtec Childrens Product, any $2

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Posted on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at 4:49 pm

Speaking of coupons….

Match these deals together at your favorite local stores!

Kroger – With a $25 purchase, you receive a specially priced turkey. Prices are as follows: Butterball Tom Turkey 16-20 lbs-$12.00, Private Selection Hen 12-14 lbs-$6.00, Private Selection Tom 16-20 lbs-$8.00.

Stretch that $25 purchase as far as it will go! Print the coupons here (limit 2) for .55 off one Cinnamon Toast Crunch and one Honey Nut Cheerios. They are on sale for $2.50. Use the smartsource printable coupon with the in store checkout instant savings of $2 off 4 boxes, and your final price is $1.45 each. Buy four 12-packs of Coke, get a fifth one free – they are priced at $3 this week, so your final price is $2.40 each. There are special sales this week on celery, pie shells, and great combination with coupons – for example, smart balance buttery spread is on sale for $1.99, if you use the $1.00 coupon from the Red Plum Sunday coupon insert of Sept 7, your final cost is .99.

Meijer – There are great deals on Turkey and other meats. Get $10 off Grade A Hen Turkeys or $16 off Grade A Tom Turkeys with an additional $20 purchase. These include Honeysuckle brand, and you can use a $1.00 coupon which appeared in some Smart Source inserts on November 16. While you are stretching that $20 purchase – Meijer milk is on sale for $2.50 a gallon and Kelloggs cereals are on sale for $2.33 each – use the $1.00 coupon in the November 9th Red Plum insert and your cost is $1.33. Green Giant 12 oz frozen veges are .89 this week – use the coupon from this week’s Smart Source newspaper insert and get them FREE.

Meijer doubles coupons in some areas.  Please check with your local store for sales, as they vary from region to region.

We’ll be featuring more stores, and more matchups in the days ahead!

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