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April 2009

24
Apr
2009

Target Update

04/24/2009

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Did you catch my post here with this weekend’s Target ad?
In addition to the great Kellogg’s deal, click on the teal toolbar to the right to get a $2.50/1 Pedigree Dentastix coupon (you should be able to print twice). These are $3.34 at Target right now so .84 each after coupon! (Thanks AnotherThriftyMom!)
Also, Target is rumored to be starting a reset in the Health and Beauty Aid departments. Make sure to check your stores for great clearance finds in the coming weeks.

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24
Apr
2009

FREEBIE FRIDAY!

04/24/2009

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How is it Friday already? Here is a great round up of freebies for this week.

Free sample of Goodnights sleep pants here

Free sample of Prilosec here

Free Will and Trust Kit from Suze Orman (Mommy Snacks has the scoop here)

Free sample of Nivea Body Wash here (and check out my post here about how to get the full size bottles free next week)

Free Diabetes kit here

Another free information kit on Diabetes here

And a free Blood Glucose Monitor here (there are great for donation baskets)

Free Dove deodorant sample here (Thanks Heather!)

Free sample of Aveeno Hair Care here

Free Schick Quattro razor here This takes a minute to get through but look at the bottom center for the free sample banner. Yes, they really will send you one in the mail- I have received them in the past. (Thanks Mercedes!)

Free Proctor and Gamble coupon booklet here

BOGO Business Cards here- get 500 for $1.99+shipping (I just got mine!)

Freeflys- sign up for lots of freebies here

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23
Apr
2009

Curves Fitness Study (Free to 1st 50 per club)

04/23/2009

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Click here to sign up for a free fitness plan from Curves and Avon. This is limited to the first 50 per club.

Click here if you want to see my secret for staying fit (and only gaining 26 lbs during this pregnancy at 37 weeks!)

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23
Apr
2009

NIVEA coupon is back!

04/23/2009

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Did you catch my post here about the upcoming deal at Walgreens on Nivea Body Wash?

The coupon is printing again- so click here to get $1/1 which makes this a $1 moneymaker for every bottle you pruchase next week!

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23
Apr
2009

Home Depot- Free Workshop

04/23/2009

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Click here to sign up for Home Depot’s workshop to learn how to transform your backyard. I have been wanting to plant a few basic veggies and herbs this year to cut our grocery costs even more. Plus the convenience of having fresh produce in the backyard would be fantastic.
I have been inspired recently by Erin at $5 Dinners lovely square foot garden- which you can see here.
So sign up for a workshop at Home Depot on May 14th to learn how to customize your own outdoor space– on a budget! Last time Home Depot also offered a $10 gift card to attendees. I am not sure if they will repeat that offer but you can certainly ask.

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23
Apr
2009

Frugal Friday: How I Organize my Coupons

04/23/2009

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I love my coupon pouch because:

1. It was free
2. It is easy to slip into my purse (and I don’t take it out- so no chance of leaving it behind!)
3. It is discreet
4. It is not awkward or cumbersome

Here is the gist of my system:
1. I use a cosmetic bag I have had for years (free!) that is super sturdy.
2. I have a series of envelopes- mostly with categories for my coupons like Produce, Dairy, Baby etc..
3. I color code the envelopes so it is super easy to peek inside and grab the maroon cleaning supplies envelope or the blue dairy envelope etc… If I need to find a coupon I just peek inside and usually can just grab the envelope and skim through it quickly.
4. I have separate envelopes for stores I shop at a lot- like Target and Safeway- that I get frequent store coupons from or catalinas. I grab the yellow Target envelope as I am heading to the store and peek through to remind myself of any prices to check or deals I want.
5. I have a separate envelope for FREE items- this is very important as the worst thing is to have something for free and forget it or have it get lost in a sea of coupons and expire. I hoard these coupons to really maximize my savings so it would be easy to forget what I have.
6. I have a misc envelope that serves to hold restaurant, retail store, auto shop etc.. coupons. Since I have this with me at all times I am never kicking myself for forgetting to bring a certain coupon when I make an unscheduled stop.


The calculator is always in the front as it is so important to keep track of your dollar amount if you are on a budget, or keep track of your total if you are doing a promo deal (like the spend $30 get $10 at Safeway). I also find it much easier to do quick unit cost comparisons to make the best decision when I buy.
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This system works well for me as it is easy and quick. I live in an area where I am usually the only couponer in a store- except the lady that saves $2.75 on $100 purchase- and I don’t like to call a lot of attention to myself. A lot of people use the coupon binder- but for me that is just too cumbersome and my toddler would tear it to pieces in a heartbeat. Plus it would pain me to actually spend money on the binder and inserts so this appeals to my frugal nature.
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So there you have it– my system! I usually plan my trips in advance and have my coupons pulled out and placed in an envelope so I have quick access to what I need. I do not cut every coupon from the inserts, I just cut what I think might be a good deal (like a $4 razor coupon), stuff we usually buy and stuff I want to buy if a sale comes along. Everything else stays in the insert- which I keep in plastic bins in my closet. Due to all the hardworking bloggers out there- I usually know in advance what coupons I need and I can easily dig them out and clip.
I would encourage new couponers to get creative and figure out what works best for you. Finding something that suits your needs is the best way to stay organized and ensure you maximize your time.

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23
Apr
2009

Coupon Preview

04/23/2009

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Here is the list of coupons we can expect to see this Sunday (thanks to Doulas3babes at HCW!)

Regional differences will occur with inserts.

Smartsource:

Air Wick $1/2 any scented oil refills

Air Wick $4/1 any I-motion starter kit

Aleve $1/1 any 10ct or larger

Archway $1/1 any cookie variety

Bausch & Lomb Alaway $4/1 any antihistamine eye drops

Chex Mix Bars $0.50/1 any box, any flavor

Claritin $3/1 any non-drowsy Claritin-d allergy 10ct or larger *valid only at kroger’s

Colgate $1/1 any max fresh or max white toothpaste

Colgate $0.75/1 any adult or children’s toothpaste 4oz or larger

Colgate $1/1 any max white or any adult manual or powered toothbrush

Colgate $0.50/1 any WISP 4ct

Colgate $1/1 any WISP 16ct

Dole $1/2 any fruit bowls in gel

Dole $0.75/2 any fruit bowls or fruit parfaits

Dr. Scholl’s $2/1 any pain relief orthotics

Edy’s $1/2 any Dibs 10ct snack bags or 9oz.

Dibs frozen snacks, 6ct, 12ct, or 24ct

Edy’s fruit bars

Haagen-Dazs $1/2 any snack size bars or 3ct ice cream bars

Kraft Mayo $1/1 any 18oz or larger

Lysol $0.50/1 any all purpose cleaner pourable

Lysol $0.50/1 any all purpose cleaner trigger or plus bleach

Lysol $1/2 any disinfecting wipes

Lysol $0.50/1 any bathroom cleaner or mildew remover

Lysol $0.50/1 any antibacterial kitchen cleaner

Lysol $0.50/1 any toilet bowl cleaner

Lysol $0.75/1 any cling 2in1

Nestle $1/2 any 10ct. drumstix lil’ drums sundae cones, 4 or 8ct drumstick sundae cones, 6 or 12ct Eskimo Pie frozen snacks

Palmolive $0.25/1 any dish liquid

Revlon $1/1 any color cosmetic

Revlon $1/1 any beauty tool

Skintimate $0.75/1 any moisturizing cream shave or shave gel

The Skinny Cow $1/2 any 12ct mini fudge pops or skinny dippers

Werther’s Original $0.55/1 any stand up bag caramel chocolates

There is also various Olive Garden, Baskin Robbins and Chuck E. Cheese coupons**

Redplum

Ball $0.75/1 8oz or 16oz freezer jars or freezer jam pack

Ball or Kerr $3/2 cases jars for preserving

Ball Park $1/2 any franks, any variety C

Centrum $2/1 any *pictures for men or women*

Centrum $5/2 any *pictures for men or women*

Pedigree $1/1 any marrowbone treats for dogs

Quilted Northern $1/1 any 6-double roll or larger bath tissue

Temptations $1/1 any tempting tuna flavor treats for cats 2.1 or 3 oz pouch

Temptations $1/2 any all natural treats for cats 2.1 or 3 oz. pouch

Welch’s $0.40/1 any fruit snacks or fruit ‘n yogurt snacks 6, 8, 10, 24, or 40 ct. boxes

The highlights I can see include: Revlon (for Kmart Super Doubles event, Skinny Cow- part of Living Well promo at Safeway, Skintimate- if you get an advance paper hit Walgreen’s for the free after Register Reward promo before Sunday.)

On stinker weekends like this, I like to organize and go through all my coupons. There are quite a few expiring 4/30 so it is a good time to sort through and check expiration dates.

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23
Apr
2009

Reminder: Kmart Super Doubles this week and next

04/23/2009

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Don’t forget to check out my updated list here of free and cheap items for the Kmart Double Coupon event. This is a great opportunity to start your stockpile for very little out of pocket.

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