My Mission

My mission with this site is to help my friends & family who are living paycheck to paycheck to learn the basics of couponing & stockpiling in order to help improve their financial situation.

Sharing my deals & tips in an easy way!


Saturday, April 30, 2011

Meijer Match ups 5/1

Stockpiling Moms 

If you shop at Meijer  head on over to Stockpiling moms and check out the match ups they have put together! 




http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2011/04/mejer-deals-71-77.html

Free Coupon for you and a friend!



Head over to the Cottonelle Website to request a coupon for Free Cottonelle Wipes.  You can also send one to a friend.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Sneak Peak Meijer Ad for 5/01 - 5/07



The Meijer sneak peek ad is up. Click here to view the ad.

Free Sample of Dove



Arby's



Arby’s
  • FREE Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich when you join Arby’s e-Club
  • Click HERE to join Arby’s e-club and they’ll email you a coupon good for a FREE Roast Beef Sandwich.
  • Find a location near you HERE

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Sharing YOUR deals!

Have you gotten good deals that you want to share??? 



Please email me the information and I will post them!!  Include pics if you can! =)

arlyons83@gmail.com

Coupon Lingo


Coupon Lingo



For those of you new to couponing here is a guide to help you understand more of the lingo that is commonly used.


BLINKIES - These are found in stores in a box most often the box will have a red blinking light on it

BOGO or B1G1F - Buy one get one free

Cat or Catalina - Coupons that come from a box next to the register machine

DND - Do Not Double

ECB - Extra Care Bucks ECB's are a CVS exclusive

GDA - Good Deal Alert

IP - Internet printable coupon
MQ - Coupon issued from the manufacture
MIR - Mail In Rebate - you have to mail it to a clearing house to redeem

OOP - Out of Pocket - money paid after coupons
OOS - Out of Stock - get a rain check for these items!
OYNO - On your next order – most of these come in the form of a Catalina (CAT)
P&G - Proctor & Gamble Sunday insert coupons
PEELIE - coupon's found on product

RP - Red Plum Sunday Insert Coupons
RR - Register Rewards - These come from Walgreens
WAGS- Walgreens

WYB - When You Buy - additional purchase is required to redeem
YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary - sometimes deals work well for others and not some. It comes from  each person having a different experience



Next Week @ Walgreens 5/1



Starting 5/1

GUM Eez-Thru Flossers, $2; Get $2 in Register Rewards when you buy one
FREE register rewards

Noxema Disposable Razors, $3.99; Get $3 in Register Rewards when you buy one
Use $2/1 Noxema Coupon, RP Insert 05/01/11 RP (exp 06/30/2011)
FREE plus $1.01 overage after coupons and register rewards

Bic Disposable razors (select varieties), $5.99; Get a $2 Register Reward when you buy 1
Use $3/1 BIC Disposable Razors 4/10/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/22/2011) or $3/1 printable
Use $2/1 Bic Disposable Shavers 3/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
As low as $0.99 after coupon and RRs

Right Guard Total Defense 5 or Dry Idea, $2.99; Get a $2 Register Reward when you buy 1
Pay $0.99 after RRs

Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor, $9.89; Get a $5 Register Reward when you buy 1
Use $4/1 in the 5/1 inserts
Pay $0.99 after coupon and RRs

Tylenol Precise, $5.99 (B1G1 50% off at Some Stores)
Use $5/1 Tylenol Precise Product
PLUS $3/1 Tylenol Product May IVC Booklet
FREE after coupons

Propel Zero $.09 @ Meijer


Propel Zero is on price drop at Meijer through May 15th, making it just $0.09 after coupon:
Propel Zero, $0.59

$1/2 Propel Zero Calorie Drink, exp. 5-31-11 (SS 02/13/11)
$0.09 ea. wyb 2 after coupon!

This weekend inserts



http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/125x125_105.jpg

By clicking the link above you can see what inserts to expect in your paper this weekend.  By viewing them  you are able to start matching the coupons early with the store sales for next week.  Store ads can be seen early on most of the store webpages.  Here is a sneak peak of some of the inserts....


The Cincinnati Enquirer will have over $430 in coupons, with some bonuses like $5 off at O’Charleys, $10 off flowers for Mom at 2 different vendors and more!


- 2 SmartSource books ($49 w/ lots of pet savings; + second book w/ $143 including $5 off dinner and $3 off lunch at Longhorn’s)
- 1 RedPlum book w/ $113 (including $7 off HoneyBaked ham and $10 off $20 purchase at Bucca di Beppo)
- P&G brandSaver with over $109 (Plus Target insert that adds bonus coupons totalling ~$60 if you use the P&G brandSaver coupons at Target)
- Moments to Save (new Insert) with over $20 – this includes coupons for everything from cereal to Gatorade to Pepsi to Amp energy drinks

***Remember-  Coupons vary by regions!

Jose Ole Facebook Coupon @ 3pm EST


If you like Jose Ole products & you have a facebook page be sure to check the Jose Ole Facebook page at 3PM EST Today (4/28/11) for a $2/1 Jose Ole Product Coupon! 

The coupon will be located on the Cinco de Mayo Coupon tab.

 
If you don’t want to wait until 3PM, go over to the Jose Ole Facebook page now to grab a $1/1 coupon. There will be a limited number of $2/1 coupons, and when they are gone the $1/1 coupon will be available again for printing.  They will go FAST!

This is make for a good deal when matching with sales!  Good Luck!

Day of Deals!!

OK, I just got back from shopping at a few different stores and you wont believe the deals I found!!!  I am excited to share!  All deals are from the Middletown/ Franklin area stores.  Deals can vary by regions and even stores!

First Stop was Walmart  -------->

**Walmart does NOT double coupons, but they do give you overage towards your order.  Which means if a product is .97 cents and you have a coupon for $1.00 off....they are actually paying you .03 cents a piece!
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1       3lb bag of Cat Chow 3.98  (I needed this!)
3       Reach Dental Floss .88 - 1.00 MQ (4/17 ss)  = .12 overage each
11     Degree Deodorant (trial sizes) .97 - 1.00 MQ = .03 overage each
1       (12 count) pack of Schick Razors 1.97 - 1.00 = .97
Total Order:  4.26 + 1.25 tax = $5.51



Next Stop Kroger ---------------->

**Our Kroger doubles coupons up to .50 anything over .50 goes up to $1.00

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3   Listerine Pocket Packs (24ct)  1.00 - 1.00 MQ (4/17ss) = Free
4   Reach Access Flosser 1.00 - 1.00 MQ (4/17ss) = Free         **(These rang up 3.19 but they checked and they was on sale for 10/$10!!)   

1    Soft Soap Handsoap 1.00

Total order:  1.00 + .41 Tax = $1.41


Last stop  Meijer ----------->

**Meijer only doubles the first 2 like coupons.  They will double up to .50 cents and anything over .50 cents goes up to $1.00.

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1  Ban Deodorant $2.00 - $1.00MQ AND this printable coupon which you can stack  HERE = FREE

2 Skintimate Shaving Gel 1.14 - .55 MQ Doubles to $1.00 = .14 each (found on clearance rack)

2 Totinos pizza rolls $1.00 - .40/2 = .60 each

2 Bagel Bites (9ct) $1.50- 1.00 Printable = .50 each

4 Juicy Juice (64oz) $2.50 each - (2) $1.00/2 and (1) $2.00/4 MealBox Q = 1.50 each

Total Order:
6.67

** I did use a $1.00 off your next order coupon also, which I got earlier from buying Post Cereal. 



I would say this was a productive day of shopping!!! YOU can do it too!!  You can check the coupon policies for each store on the right side of this blog, or to find out in your area you can find it at the store web page. 

Diaper Deals @ Target!

Huggies/ Pampers jumbo pack diapers are on sale $8.99 and when you buy 3 you’ll get back a $5 Target gift card.

Huggies Deal:
Buy 3 Huggies Jumbo Pack $8.99 each
use (3) $3/1 Coupons found HERE
= $17.97
 
Get back a $5 Target Gift Card
=$4.32 per pack!
*There’s also a $2/1 Huggies Coupon available HERE or in the  4/17 SS



Pampers Deal:
Buy 3 Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers $8.99 each
use (3) $1.50/1 Coupon (from the 4/3 PG)
= $22.47
 
Get back a $5 Target Gift Card
= $5.82 a pack

Check inside your products!!

You can find coupons almost anywhere.  Not only are coupons in our Sunday papers, but they are many other places.  Last night while cooking dinner I found a coupon in my Kraft Homestyle Mac & cheese.  If I hadn't looked inside the bag I would not have noticed it! I also noticed $5.00 worth of coupons on the side of the box of cereal bars in my cabinet.






Always make sure you look inside your products before you toss them!  

Free Sample of Playtex Sport

Sign up for a free sample of Playtex Sport. Your sample will include 2 regular unscented, 1 super unscented, and a coupon for $1.00 off!

 This is a really good Sample, and it is delivered fast.  Easy to fit in your purse and FREE!  Just sign up!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Good Deals on Toilet Paper!!



Week of 4/24:
Buy (2) Cottonelle 12-packs at $5 ea.
Get $3 RRs

Use (2) $0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper printable or printable
$3 ea. after coupons and RRs!


Week of 5/1:
Buy (2) Cottonelle 12-packs at $5 ea.
Get $3 RRs

Use (2) $0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper printable or printable
Use $1/1 Cottonelle 12-pack (5166) May Coupon Book (deducts $2)
$2 ea. after coupons and RRs!

Thanks, Common Sense With Money 

New Kroger Coupon Policy



The store manager has the right to accept, decline or limit the quantity of coupons or items used or purchased in a single transaction, by a single customer, or in a single day.

Double Coupons/Manufacturer coupons:
o     Manufacturer coupons of $0.50 or less will be “doubled.”
o     Manufacturer coupons of $0.51-$1.00 will be redeemed for $1.00.
o     Manufacturer coupons over $1.00 will be redeemed at face value.
Ø     This does not apply to “free”, Kroger, Catalina, Retail Food Store coupons, electronic coupons on the Kroger Plus card or items prohibited by law.
o     The only coupons that would be doubled that say “do not double” are the blinking ones on the shelf.
Ø     Any other coupons brought into the store that state “Do Not Double” will not be doubled.

Pharmacy Coupons:
o     Competitor pharmacy coupons are not accepted.
o     LCM or Competitor Coupons may not be used in conjunction with our $4 Generic Program.

General Coupon Policy:
o     Limit one (1) manufacturer coupon per item.
o     Items must be purchased in sizes specified on the coupon.
o     Amount refunded cannot exceed the price of the item.
o     Expired manufacturer coupons are not accepted.

BOGO:
If we are having a BOGO sale and a customer has a BOGO coupon for the same product, the customer must still pay for two of the items. In this case, there will be a total of four items for which two are purchased and the other two are free.

PRINT-AT-HOME (PAH) COUPONS:
We only accept printable coupons if they scan properly at checkout.
We do not accept “free product” printable coupons that have no purchase requirement.
Buy-one-get-one-free coupons and other values that have a purchase requirement are acceptable but will be MUCH less common than traditional value-off coupons.

We do not accept coupons for more than about 75% of a product’s value without advance notice.
Legitimate PAH coupons will not be for a high value relative to the cost of the item. For example, a $2.00 off coupon will be acceptable for a product that normally sells for $5.00 or more, but a $2.00 off printable coupon for a product that sells for $2.25 is unlikely to be legitimate.
Coupons will be rejected if they appear out of proportion or blurry, or are obvious duplicates.
Legitimate PAH coupons are never copied, sold, or traded. Nearly all coupons are “non-transferable,” meaning they should not be photocopied or scanned and distributed to others.
Coupons will be rejected if they appear to have been altered in any way.
PAH coupons can be checked for validity at: http://www.printcoupons.com
You can also go online and view the Kroger Print-At-Home Coupon Acceptance Policy.

Boneless Chicken Breast on sale @ Walmart

Walmart has chicken breast on sale for 1.88lb.  This is very cheap and is a stock up price. 

I bought one pack that had like 10 breasts in them and was able to cut and freeze enough for 4 separate meals!


Cheap Resolve @ Meijer


This week at Meijer Resolve Stain Remover is on sale BOGO FREE
Meijer Deal Idea:
Buy 2 Resolve Stain Remover 30oz ($2.69)
-BOGO FREE Sale
-$0.75/1 Coupon printable
=$0.97 each!

If your store doubles coupons like mine the deal is better

Buy 2 @ 2.69 =   5.38 - BOGO = 2.69
- .75/1 Printable coupon = .84 cents each!

http://homesolutionsnews.us/

Kroger deals

Listerine Strips Pocket Pack 24 ct $1
$0.50/1 Listerine Products 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2011)
=Free

It is also rumored that reach toothbrushes are on sale for 10/ $10
- $1/1 ( 4/17) would make them Free!

3 weeks of deals

This is my list of some of the deals that I have gotten in the past 3 weeks to add to my stockpile.  This is evidence that you really can save money by buying & stacking your coupons with sales!

My list:
Coupons deals:

4/10-4/17
12 Similac ready to serve 5.84 – 5.00MQ = .84 each   Total 10.08

4/17-4/23
8 Nivea body Wash 3.00-3.00MQ= Free
2 Reach Floss .88 -1.00 MQ = Free
1 pack BIC razors 2.97- 2.00 MQ = .97
1 Similac ready to serve 5.84 – 5.00 = .84
1 similac ready to serve 5.00- 5.00 MQ =free
12 bags of frozen freshlike veggies = free
2 boxes of green giant veggies = free
1 travel size tide .97 – 1.00 = free
1 travel size head & shoulders .97 – 2.00 = 1.03 overage
1 Nivea mens body wash 3.88 – 3.00 = free
1 Aquafresh kids  toothpaste 1.00 – 1.00 = free

4/24- 4/30
7 Reach floss .88 -1.00 = .12 overage each
3 Nivea Body Wash 3.00 – 3.00 = Free
10 degree deodorant trials .97 – 1.00 = .03 overage each
3 Similac ready to serve 3.84 – 5.00 = 1.18 overage
1 Rimmell Mascara 3.19 – 2.00 = 1.19

 Some pictures of my stock-------->





Stockpiling 101

                                          Stockpiling 101


Helpful Hints:
Stockpile is built by one item at a time, not bought!
It will seem impossible to get a good stockpile at first, but you will notice it grows quickly!

What is a stockpile?
A stockpile is basically having a few extra of everything that you use on frequently.  Here is a good picture of a well established stockpile




Why Stockpile?
Well when you see a product at the lowest rock bottom price, sometimes free, why would you not buy more then you need at that particular time and put it back for later use?  If you run out of an item and have to have it then you are usually going to have to go pay full price for that item.  If you find the item when it is on sale and buy a few extra you will never have to pay full price for the item.  Some things I have got in my stockpile were completely free.  For example…
Colgate toothpaste-  was on sale at Kroger for 10/ $10 and there was a $1/1 MQ out there making it FREE!!  So I bought 20!  I haven’t had to buy toothpaste in forever!
Same thing with floss, hand soap, body wash, etc…


                                                 *******Just remember*******
The first thing that you need to know is that building a stockpile should not negatively affect your budget!






Fabric Softner

I found a great recipe for making Fabric softener.  We all know that fabric softener can be very expensive and we rarely see great stockpile deals on it....so here is a recipe for you to try!  This will save you money, which is our goal! 






Recipe:

6 cups of water
3 cups of vinegar
2 cups of conditioner  ( choose whatever scent you like, preferably one on sale  )

Mix!

Use 1/4 cup each load & remember to shake before use, because it tends to separate!

I have been using this recipe and my clothes come out soft and smelling GREAT!!

Favorite Walmart Deals this week! 4/24-4/30

  • Propel Zero Water, $0.50
             Use $1 off 2 from 2/13 SS insert
                 Final Price: FREE

  • Shout Wipes, $0.97
               Use $0.55 off from 4/3 SS insert
                Final Price: $0.42

  • Country Crock Honey Spread, $1.12
               Use $.40 off printable HERE or $.60 off from 4/17 SS insert
                  Final Price: As low as $0.52

  • Nivea for Men - 3.00 on Rollback 
            - 3.00 MQ (4/3) = FREE












  • Degree Deodorant (trial Size) .97
               - 1.00 off Any degree = Free












  • Reach Floss- .88
                - 1.00 MQ = .12 overage!