Category Archives: Coupons

Super Savings Saturday – 1/18

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While this week wasn’t especially exciting, I did find some great deals—particularly the Garnier at Rite Aid. I didn’t get the $2 coupons in my paper and was very sad that I’d miss out. Imagine my surprise when I found some extras that a coupon fairy had left at Hannaford. Ladies, always keep your eyes peeled for coupons!

Shaw’s: 2 jars of Prego Alfredo, on sale for $2.00 each. I used 2 $0.75 Manufacturer’s Coupons (doubled). Total: $1.00 for both!

2 bags of New England Gingerbread Coffee. On Holiday clearance sale for $1.75 each. I used a $2.50/2 Manufacturer’s Coupon. Total: $1.00 for both! (Only 1 coffee is pictured; I’ve already open the other.)

2 YoCrunch yogurts, on sale $0.70 each. I used 2 $0.25 Manufacturer’s Coupons (doubled). Total: $0.40 for both!

Rite Aid: Broken into 2 trips so I can roll UP Rewards.

Trip 1: Garnier Shampoo & Conditioner, on sale $2.99 each.  I used 2 $2.00 Manufacturer’s Coupons and a $1.00 Store Coupon.  Total: $1.00 for both, plus a $2 UP Reward.

Trip 2: 1 Altoids, on sale for $2.29. I used my $2 UP and earned another $2UP. Total:$0.29!

Hannaford: Broccoli/Cauliflower medley, regular price $2.49. I used a store coupon ($2.00 off any “Guiding Star.”)  Total:$0.49!

Market Basket:   4 Mama Rosie’s ravioli, on sale $1.00 each. I used 2 $1.00/2 Manufacturer’s Coupons. Total: $2.00 for 4!

Target: 4 bananas, $1.00. I used a Target Mobile coupon for $1.00 any fresh fruit. 4 Market Pantry Pasta sauces, on sale $1.00 each.  I used 2 $1.00/2 Target Coupons. Total: $2.00 for 4 sauces and free fruit!

 

Did you get any good deals this week?

How To Start Couponing – Deal Match-Up

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This post is especially for one of my readers, Courtney. She is a new mom and wants to get into couponing. Let’s all wish her luck as she gets started!

We last discussed couponing here. If you bought a paper, and have the inserts, where then, Courtney asked, do you find the deal match-ups?

I find the best deals on these site:

http://www.iheartwags.com/

http://www.iheartcvs.com/

http://www.iheartriteaid.com/

http://www.freestufftimes.com/free-money/

http://thekrazycouponlady.com/

They will tell you which coupon goes with which deal at which store. It’s extremely easy to follow the deals when it’s all written out and they’re updated often. Back when I started couponing (2008), it was much trickier! Simply pick the deals you want. Don’t feel obligated to do every deal just because you have a coupon.

 

Which coupon sites do you frequent?

Super Savings Saturday – 1/11

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Want to know what ten dollars can buy when used to coupon? Here’s the breakdown of my deals this week:

CVS:  Twix bar, $0.75, free with in-store coupon. Total: Free!

Rite Aid:  2 Advil congestion medicines, $5.99 each, used $3.00 store coupon and a $2.00 manufacturer’s coupon. Total: $1.98 for both.

Target:  2 Bic Wite-out, $0.97 each, used 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons, marked down to $0.97. Total: Free!

2 Purina Dog treat, $3.84 each, used 2 $3.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $1.68

2 Purina One cat food, on sale $7.00 each, used 2 $5.00 manufacturer’s coupons and 2  $2.00 Target coupons.  Total: Free!

Nicorette gum, $9.99, used $10 Target coupon, marked down to $9.99, Total: Free!

Hannaford: 1 package of chicken breast, on sale $5.01, used $2 store coupon off any meat. Total: $3.01

1 package of mushrooms, $2.49, used $2 store coupon (any “guiding star product”   Total: $0.49.

Shaw’s: Cascadian Farm granola cereal, on sale 5/$10.00. Used 3 $0.75 manufacturer’s coupons (doubled) and 2 $0.85 manufacturer’s coupons (doubled.) Total: $2.10

2 Larabars, on sale $1.00 each, used $0.75 manufacturer’s coupon (doubled). Total:$0.50

2 Powerade Zero,  on sale $1.00 each, used $0.50 manufacturer’s coupon (doubled). Total: Free.

Grand total for all 5 stores = $9.76 OOP!

 

Did you get any good deals this week?

How To Start Couponing – Buy A Sunday Paper

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Have you always wanted to try couponing, but have no idea where to start? I’ve been couponing since 2008. I’ve tried many different strategies over the years—some good, some bad. My best advice is to start small. If you try to do everything at once, you’re bound to get overwhelmed and quit.

The easiest way to start is buying or borrowing a Sunday paper. Don’t buy a subscription yet, just get 1 paper—whichever has the largest circulation in your area.  Where I live, the best coupons come in the  http://www.bostonglobe.com/

There are 4 inserts in today’s paper:  2 RedPlum and 2 SmartSource. I know this because I checked the Insert schedule before I bought it.

For handy reference, here is the 2014 Coupon Insert Schedule:

~ January ~

05 –  RedPlum (2), SmartSource (2)

12 – RedPlum, SmartSource

19-  SmartSource

26 – RedPlum (2), SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

~ February ~

02 – RedPlum, SmartSource

09 – RedPlum, SmartSource

16 – RedPlum

23 – SmartSource

~ March ~

02-  RedPlum, SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

09 – RedPlum (2), SmartSource

16 – RedPlum, SmartSource

23 – RedPlum, SmartSource

30 – Proctor & Gamble

~ April ~

06 – RedPlum, SmartSource

13 – RedPlum, SmartSource (2)

20 – No Inserts Scheduled (Easter)

27 – RedPlum, SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

~ May ~

04 – RedPlum, SmartSource

11 – RedPlum, SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

18 – RedPlum, SmartSource (2)

25 – No Inserts Scheduled (Memorial Day)

~ June ~

01 – RedPlum, SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

08 – SmartSource

15 – RedPlum, SmartSource

22 – RedPlum, SmartSource

29 – RedPlum, SmartSource

~ July ~

06 – Proctor & Gamble (4th of July)

13 – RedPlum, SmartSource

20 – No Inserts Scheduled

27 – RedPlum, SmartSource (2), Proctor & Gamble

~ August ~

03 – RedPlum (2), SmartSource

10 – RedPlum, SmartSource

17 – RedPlum, SmartSource

24 – RedPlum, SmartSource

31 – Proctor & Gamble

~ September ~

07 –  RedPlum, SmartSource (2)

14 – RedPlum, SmartSource (2)

21 – RedPlum, SmartSource

28 – RedPlum, SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

~ October ~

05 – RedPlum, SmartSource (2)

12 – RedPlum, SmartSource

19 – SmartSource, Little Tykes

26 – RedPlum, SmartSource, Proctor & Gamble

~ November ~

02 – RedPlum, SmartSource (2)

09 – RedPlum, SmartSource

16 – RedPlum, SmartSource

23 – RedPlum, SmartSource

30 – Proctor & Gamble  (Thanksgiving)

~ December ~

07 – RedPlum, SmartSource

14 – RedPlum, SmartSource

21 – No Inserts Scheduled (Christmas)

28 – Proctor & Gamble (New Year’s)

 

There will be slight geographical variations, but this is a very good overview. So, buy that paper and set your inserts aside. Tomorrow, we’ll discuss what to do with them.

 

Do you buy a Sunday paper? If so, do you use the coupons?