For $1, you will get a booklet of 12 coupons for free items: 3 free Apple Dippers, 3 free small juice or milk jug, 3 free small cones, 3 free hamburgers. The coupons are good from November 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
If these treat books are similar to what they have been in past years, the coupons can only be redeemed for children ages 12 and under. In addition, not all McDonald's seem to offer these. However, if you have young children and like McDonald's, I'd highly encourage you to check and see if your area McDonald's are offering these.
ECB Deals -
Buy (1) Glaceau Vitamin Water at $2.29, get $2.29 in ECBs (limit 1)
Final Price - FREE after ECBs
Buy (1) Always Infinity (14-18 ct.) pads at $4.98, get $4.98 in ECBs (limit 1)
Final Price - FREE after Ecbs
Buy (1) Bic Soleil razor at $5.99, get $4 in ECBs (limit 5)
- $2/1 printable coupon here
- Final price - Free after coupon and ECBs
Buy (1) Colgate MaxFresh toothpaste at $2.99, get $2 in ECBs (limit 2)
- $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - Free after coupon and ECBs
Buy (1) Bayer Breeze 2 blood glucose monitor at $14.99, get $10.99 in ECBs (limit 1)
- Mail-in manufacturer's rebate on package
- Final price - Free after ECBs and rebate
Buy (1) CVS brand hand sanitizing spray at $1.99, get $1.00 in ECBs (limit 5)
- Final price - $0.99
Buy (1) Gillette shampoo or conditioner at $4.99, get $1.00 in ECBs (limit 5)
- $2/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - $1.99 each
Buy (1) Speed Stick deodorant at $1.99, get $1.00 in ECBs (limit 5)
- $.50/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - $0.49 each
Spend $20 on Benefiber, Maalox or Gas-X, Get $10 ECBs (Limit 1)
*DEAL*
Buy 4 Maalox Regular Strength Mint (12 oz) at $5.49 each
Use 4 $2/1 coupons from 8/17 SmartSource insert
$0.99 each after coupons and ECBs
Spend $20 on Select Medicines & Personal Care Items, Get $10 (Limit 1)
*DEAL*
Buy 1 Tylenol Extra Strength at $6
Buy 1 Mylanta at $6
Buy 1 Motrin IB at $8
Use $2/1 Tylenol coupon from 9/14 Red Plum insert
Use $2/1 Mylanta printable coupon
Use $1/1 Motrin coupon from 10/5 Red Plum insert
$5 after coupons and ECBs
Non-ECB Deals -
Aquafresh toothpaste - $0.99
- $0.75/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - $0.24
Colgate toothbrush - $0.99
- $1/1 coupon from September's All You Magazine
- Final price - free
Buy 1 WellPatch Arthritis Relief Pads (3-ct) at $5.99, Get $5.99 ECBs (Limit 5)
Use $1/1 coupon from 7/13 SmartSource insert
Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs
Buy 1 CVS Vitamin D-400 (100-ct) at $2.99, Get $2.99 ECBs (Limit 1)
Free after ECBs
Buy 2 Gatorade or Propel (20-24 oz), Get $1 ECB (Limit 5)
Use $1/2 coupon from CVS Reinventing Beauty Booklet
Free or nearly free after coupon and ECB
Buy 1 Colgate MaxFresh with Mouthwash Beads Toothpaste at $3.29, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 2)
Here are some Wal-Mart deals for this week. Please check with your local Wal-Mart for pricing as prices may vary!
BABY ITEMS::
Huggies Clean Team Wipes (40-ct. soft pack), $1.64
$3/2 Huggies Clean Team Products (Huggies mailer)
$0.14 ea. after coupon!
*note that these are found in the health and beauty section NOT in the baby section
Johnson’s Buddies Easy Grip Sudzing Bar, $0.94
$3/3 Johnsons Buddies, etc., no trial, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/14/08)
FREE after coupon!
Wet Ones, $0.92 to $0.97*
$0.75/1 printable
$0.17 to $0.19 after coupon!
*Trial Size
::FOOD ITEMS::
NEW! Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch, $1.00
$0.75/1 printable
$0.75/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$0.25 after coupon!
NEW! Campbells Select Harvest Microwavable Bowl Soups, $1.00
$0.75/2 Campbells Select Harvest Microwavable Bowl Soups, exp. 10-26-08 (SS # 2 10/5/08)
$0.63 ea. after coupon!
NEW! Cascadian Farms Organic “Purely Steam” Frozen Veggies, $1.22-$1.78
$1/1 Cascadian Farm Product, exp. 12-27-08 (SS#3 10/5/08)
$1/1 printable
$0.22-$0.78 after coupon!
NEW! Chex Mix Bars, $1.98
$1.25/1 printable
$0.73 after coupon!
NEW! Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers, $1.27
$1/1 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables, exp. 11-29-08 (SS #3 10/5/08)
$1/1 Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Frozen Vegetables, exp. 11-1-08 (SS #3 9/7/08)
$1/1 printable
$0.27 after coupon!
NEW! Hershey’s Extra Dark Bar, $1.50
$1/1 Hersheys Extra Dark Bar or Bag, Cacao Reserve Bar or Bag, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/28/08)
$0.50 after coupon!
NEW! Kashi Vive Cereal, $3.32
$2/1 printable
$1.32 after coupon!
NEW! Martha White Cornbread Mix, $0.63
$0.55/2 Martha White Baking Mixes, exp. 10-31-08 (V 8/24/08)
$0.35 ea. after coupon!
NEW! Muir Glen Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, and Fire Roasted Tomatoes, $1.24
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$1/1 printable
$0.24 after coupon!
NEW! Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Cakes, $1.50
$1/1 printable
$0.50 after coupon!
NEW! Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta , $1.50
$1/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste, exp. 11-16-08 (SS 10/5/08)
$1/1 Ronzoni Smart Taste, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/14/08)
$0.50 after coupon!
NEW! Starkist Tuna Creations, $1.48
$1/1 StarKist Creations Pouch, exp. 11-1-08 (V 9/7/08)
$0.48 after coupon!
NEW! Totino’s Pizza Rolls, $1.32
$0.35/1 printable
$0.35/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$0.97 after coupon!
NEW! Uncle Ben’s Rice, $1.50
BOGO printable (enter RICE in box in lower right-hand corner)
$0.75 ea. after coupon!
NEW! Yo-Plus Yogurt (4-pk.), $1.98
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$1/1 Yo-Plus Yogurt, any 4-pack, exp. 11-8-08 (SS 9/14/08)
$1.50/1 Yo-Plus Yogurt, exp. 11-29-08 (SS#3 10/5/08)
$0.48-$0.98 after coupon!
Barilla Piccolini Pasta (16-oz.), $1.27
$1/1 printable
$0.27 after coupon!
Bertolli Premium Pasta Sauce Pouch, $1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.78 after coupon!
Betty Crocker Butter & Herb Potato Pouches, $0.88
$0.35/1 Betty Crocker Potatoes, any box or pouch except Potato Buds, exp. 11-29-08 (SS#3 10/5/08)
$0.40/1 Betty Crocker Pouch Potatoes, exp. 11-8-08 (SS 9/14/08)
$0.48-$0.53 after coupon!
Blue Bunny Bomb-Pop Popsicles (12-ct.), $1.50
$1/1 printable
$0.50 after coupon!
Coffee-Mate, $1.98
$1/1 printable
$0.98 after coupon!
Country Bob’s Sauce
FREE coupon by mail
FREE after coupon!
Duncan Hines Carrot Cake
$1/1 printable
Try Me FREE Rebate, exp. 1/31/09
Moneymaker after coupon and MIR!
Franks Red Hot Sauce, $0.88
$0.50/1 printable
$0.33 after coupon!
Juicy Juice Harvest, $1.78
$1/1 printable
$0.78 after coupon!
Kashi Cereal, $2.00
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Kraft Easy Mac, $0.75
$1/2 printable
$1/2 Easy Mac or Easy Italia Cups, exp. 10-19-08 (SS 8/24/08)
2/$0.50 after coupon!
Malt-O-Meal Cereal box or small bag, $1.00
$1/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Nestle Tollhouse Morsels, $1.98
$1.50/1 printable
$0.48 after coupon!
Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix, $0.72
$1/2 Old El Paso Product, exp. 10-4-08 (SS2 8/10/08)
$0.22 ea. after coupon!
Ore-Ida Steam n Mash Sweet Potatoes, $2.00
$1/1 Ore-Ida Steam n Mash Potato Product, exp. 11-16-08 (SS 9/21/08)
$1.00 after coupon!
Original Tyson Pork Loin
$3/1 printable (zoom out before printing)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Pizza Crust, $1.70
$1.10 printable
$0.79 after coupon!
Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, $1.50
$1/1 printable
$0.50 after coupon!
Powerade, $0.75
$0.75/1 Powerade or Powerade Zero, exp. 10-31-08 (SS 6/8/08)
$1/1 Powerade or Powerade Zero, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 7/13/08)
FREE after coupon!
South Beach Drink Mixes
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
South Beach Living Frozen Pizza
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Vlassic Pickle Ovals, $1.38
$1/1 printable
$0.38 after coupon!
Vlassic Pickle Relish, $1.12
$1/1 printable
$0.12 after coupon!
::HEALTH & BEAUTY::
NEW! Colgate Toothbrush, $0.96
$0.75/2 Colgate Adult Manual Toothbrush or Colgate 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush, exp. 10-18-08 (SS 9/28/08)
$0.59 ea. after coupon!
NEW! Crest Kids Toothpaste, $1.74
$1/1 Crest Kids Toothpaste, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$0.74 after coupon!
NEW! Gillette Body Wash, $2
$1/1 Gillette Body Wash, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$1 after coupon!
NEW! Gillette Fusion Gift Pack, $5*
$4/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$1 after coupon!
*Clearance Price
NEW! Lamisilk Cream to Powder Foot Therapy, $3.50*
$3/1 Lamisilk Product, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 7/20/08)
$0.50 after coupon!
*Clearance Price
NEW! Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, $5*
$5/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
*Clearance Price
NEW! Suave Deodorant, $0.94*
$0.50/1 Suave Product, exp. 10-5-08 (V 7/13/08)
*Trial Size
Advil PM, $3.48
$2/1 Advil PM, any 16 ct.+, exp. 10-31-08 (V 9/21/08)
$1.48 after coupon!
(Thanks, BeCentsAble! )
Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser Cleanser Pads, $5.44
$5/1 printable
$0.44 after coupon!
Dove Hairspray, $0.97*
$2/1 Dove Hair Care Product, exp. 11-17-08 (V 8/17/08)
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
Durex Condoms, $1.83
$2/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Gold Bond Medicated Foot Powder, $0.97*
$1/1 Gold Bond Foot Cream, Foot Spray or Foot Powder, exp. 10-31-08 (SS 6/29/08)
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
GUM toothbrush, $0.97
$0.75/1 Gum Toothbrush , any except Dome Trim, exp. 10-31-08 (V 8/3/08)
$0.22 after coupon!
Kotex pantiliners (14, 16 and 18-ct.), $1.00
$1/1 printable
$1/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
FREE after coupon!
K-Y Jelly (2-oz.), $2.59
$3/1 K-Y Product, any except trial size, exp. 12-31-08 (V 5/11/08 )
FREE after coupon!
K-Y Warming Massage Oil, $0.97 to $1.47*
$3/1 K-Y Product, any except trial size, exp. 12-31-08 (V 5/11/08 )
FREE after coupon!
*Trial Size
Preparation H Wipes (10-ct.), $2.96
$3/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Rimmel Nail Polish, $1.97
$1/1 Rimmel Face Product, exp. 11-15-08 (RP 9/14/08)
$0.97 after coupon!
Schick Disposable Razors (10-ct.), $1.97
$2/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 10-18-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$2/1 Schick Disposable Razor, exp. 10-5-08 (SS 8/24/08)
FREE after coupon!
Sure Deodorant, $1.96
$1/1 Sure Antiperspirant & Deodorant, exp. 10-31-08 (SS 8/3/08)
$0.96 after coupon!
Tucks Takealong Wipes, $2.64
$2/1 printable
$2/1 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$0.64 after coupon!
Visine (0.5-fl. oz.), $3.62
$3/1 Visine Product, exp. 12/31/08 (ALL YOU magazine 8/29/08 edition, pg. 57)
$0.62 after coupon!
WellPatch (single patches), $0.97
$1/1 WellPatch Product, exp. 10-31-08 (SS 7/13/08)
FREE after coupon!
::HOUSEHOLD/CLEANING::
NEW! Febreeze Noticeables Starter Kits, $5.97
$5/1 Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
$0.97 after coupon!
NEW! Glade Plugins, $1.62
BOGO printable
BOGO printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$0.81 ea. After coupon!
NEW! Resolve Carpet Cleaner, $3.46
$2/1 Resolve Product, exp. 11-16-08 (SS 10/5/08)
$2/1 Resolve Product, exp. 10-19-08 (SS 9/7/08)
$1.46 after coupon!
NEW! Reynold’s parchment paper, $3.16
BOGO printable
BOGO printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$1.75/1 printable
$1.41-$1.91 after coupon!
Air Wick Air Infusions, $1.68
BOGO Air Wick Air Freshener Spray, up to $1.49, exp. 11-2-08 (SS 9/21/08)
$0.86 ea. after coupon!
Arm & Hammer Essentials Starter Kit at $2.82
$1/1 printable
Try Me FREE Rebate
Moneymaker after coupon and MIR!
Endust Cleaning Cloths (10-ct.), $2.96
$2/ 1 Endust Product, exp. 12-6-08 (RP 9/7/08)
$0.96 after coupon!
Fantastik Cleaner, $2.00
$1/1 Fantastik All Purpose Cleaner, exp. 11-30-08 (SS 9/21/08)
$1.00 after coupon!
Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator, $1.92
Glade Carpet & Room Odor Eliminator, any $1 (10-25-08)
$0.92 after coupon!
Glade Infusions Spray, $1.50
BOGO Glade Spray, exp. 10-25-08 (SS 9/14/08)
$0.75 ea. after coupon!
Lysol NeutraAir Freshmatic Starter Kit, $6
$5/1 Lysol Neutra Air FreshMatic Starter Kit, exp. 11-3-08 (SS 9/7/08 )
$1 after coupon!
Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer, $1.88
$2/2 printable
$2/2 printable Teal Quick Print on Right Sidebar
$0.88 ea. after coupon!
Viva Paper Towels (single-pk.), $1.00
$0.50/1 printable
$0.35/1 Viva Paper Towels, exp. 10-11-08 (SS #2 9/7/08)
$0.50 to $0.65 after coupon!
::PET CARE::
Purina Cat Food (select varieties), $3.97
$4/1 printable
FREE after coupon!
Purina Puppy Chow (4-lb. bag), $4.12
$4/1 printable
$0.12 after coupon!
Purina Yesterday’s News Moisture Locking Paper Pellets
FREE bag (13.2-lb.) up to $6.99 mailed
FREE after coupon!
Register Rewards -
Buy Glade Wisp Candle at $5.99, get $3 Register Rewards
- $5/1 manufacturer's coupon
- BOGO printable coupon here
- Glade Wisp Flameless Candle Start-Up Kit mail-in rebate (from 9/7/08 insert)
- Final price - better than free after coupons, register rewards, and MIR
Easy Saver Rebate Deals -
Buy Scrubbing Bubbles Wipes at 2/$5
- submit for $1 ESR (limit 6)
- BOGO printable coupon here
- $0.75/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - better than free
Buy Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner at 2/$5
- submit for $1 ESR (limit 6)
- $0.75/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - $0.75
Buy Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Max Starter Kit at $3.99
- submit for $1.50 ESR (limit 4)
- $3/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Buy starter kit, get refill free here
**Please note - the limit of 6 for Scrubbing Bubbles applies to the bathroom cleaner and the wipes. In other words, you can submit a total of 6 rebates for both products.
Buy Glade Scented Oil Candles at $3.99
- submit for $2 ESR (limit 4)
- $2/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - free after coupon and ESR
Buy Glade jar candle (4 oz.) at $1.99
- submit for $1 ESR (limit 10)
- $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - free after coupon and ESR
Buy Glade Carpet and Room Deodorizer at $1.99
- submit for $1 ESR (limit 10)
- $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - free after coupon and ESR
Buy GladePlugins Scented Gel Warmer at $1.99
- submit for $1 ESR (limit 10)
- BOGO printable coupon here
- Final price - free after coupon and ESR
**Please note - the limit of 10 applies to a combination of the previous three Glade offers.**
Buy (4) Nestle Fun-Size Candy at 4/$10
- submit for $4 ESR (limit 1)
- $1/1 printable coupon here
- Final price - 4/$2 after coupons and ESR
Other Deals -
Visine Eyedrops - $3.99
- $2/1 Walgreens in-ad coupon
- $2/1 manufacturer's coupon
- Final price - free
Pert 2-in-1 shampoo (13.5 oz.) - $3.49
- $1.50/1 manufacturer's coupon
- $2.50/1 coupon from October Easy Saver Booklet
- Final price - free
Crest Toothpaste - $1.99
- $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
- $1/1 coupon from October Easy Saver Booklet
- Final price - free
Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (25.4 oz.) - $5.99
- $2/1 manufacturer's coupon
- $3/1 coupon from October Easy Saver Booklet
- Final price - $0.99
October Free-After-Rebate Items -
L'Oreal Cleanser Cream or Gel or 25-30 pack of towelettes - up to $6.99 rebate
- use $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
- better than free after coupon and rebate
Rimmel Lasting Finish Foundation - up to $7.49 rebate
- use $1/1 manufacturer's coupon
- better than free after coupon and rebate
Extreme Energry 6-Hour Shot - up to $3.99 rebate
- free after rebate
Please note that my Kroger store doubles coupons up to $0.99, and that I am using a Central Ohio ad. Be sure to check your local ad to confirm deals in your area.
Grocery
Kroger Half Gallon Milk or Juice (includes Chocolate Milk, Grape Juice, Lemonade and Apple Juice; excludes Premium Orange Juice - $1/ea
Kroger Eggs (Grade A Large Dozen) - $1/ea
Red or Black Seedless Grapes & Globe Grapes - $0.99/lb
California Strawberries (16 oz) - $2.50/ea
Sweet Red Raspberries (6 oz) - $2.50/ea
Locally Grown Apples (3 lb bag, including Red and Golden Delicious, Gala, Jonathon, Empire, and Mcintosh) - $2.99/ea; buy 2 Marzetti Apple dips ($3.49) and get $2 off 1 bag of apples; Final Cost for 1-3 lb bag of apples and 2 dips = $7.97
Kroger Value Russet Potatoes (10 lb bag) - $3.99/ea
Yellow Onions (3 lb bag) - $2/ea
Amick Farms Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts (Includes Stuffed Chicken Breasts) - $1.99/lb
Kroger Tender Twist Bread (20 oz loaf) - $1/ea
Pillsbury Biscuits (8-10 ct, refrigerated; Grands, Golden Homestyle & Golden Layers) - $1/ea;
use $0.50/2 here (or in left sidebar), here and here;
Final Price = $0.50/ea when you buy 2
2 Liter 7-Up Products - $0.79/ea when you buy 5 (otherwise, $0.94/ea)
Halloween Nestle (Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, Crunch) and Mars (Milky Way, Snickers) Fun Size or Reese's and Kit Kat Snack Size (10-12 oz) - $1.88/ea; use $1/2 Nestle here or $1/3 Reese's or Kit Kat in 9/28 SS insert;
Final Price = $1.38/ea when you buy 2 or $1.55/ea when you buy 3
Naturally Preferred Tortilla Chips (9 oz) - $1.99/ea
Kashi TLC Crackers (6 oz) - $2.99/ea;
sign up here and get a $2/1 coupon;
Final Price - $0.99/ea
Kraft Cheese (5-12 oz cubes, singles, cuts, chunks, shreds) - $3.33/ea
Sargento Cheese (5-8 oz shreds or slices) - $3.33/ea
Kroger Cottage Cheese, Sour Cream or Dip (24 oz) - $1.99/ea
Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables (9-16 oz, includes steamfresh) - $1.47/ea;
use $1/3 here;
Final Price = $1.14/ea when you buy 3
Birds Eye Freshlike Frozen Vegetables (9-16 oz) - $1.47/ea;
use $0.65/3 here (or in left sidebar);
Final Price = $1.04/ea when you buy 3
Promise Activ or Supershots (4 pack) - $2.99/ea;
use $1.25/1 in 9/7 RP insert;
Final Price - $1.74/ea
Hot or Lean Pockets - $2/ea;
use $0.50/1 in 9/28 Red Plum insert;
Final Price = $1/ea
Ice Mountain Bottled Water (24 pack) - $4.99/ea
Kroger Bottled Water (24 pack) - $3.99/ea
Pillsbury Crescent or Cinnamon Rolls - $2/ea;
use $0.35/1 Cinnamon Rolls & Crescent Rolls here (or in left side bar), here, and here;
Final Price = $1.30/ea
Household/Toiletry Items
Energizer Batteries (AA or AAA 4 ct, C or D 2 ct, 9V 1 ct) - $2/ea;
use $1/1 on some specially marked packages or $0.75/1 in 10/5 SS insert;
Final Price = $0.50 or $1/ea
Suave Shampoo & Conditioner - $0.88/ea;
use $1/2 in 9/21 RP insert;
Final Price = $0.38/ea when you buy 2
Nature's Bounty Vitamins - B1G1 Free;
use $1/1 when you sign up here or in recent inserts for additional savings
Here are a few ECB deals that I see for this month!
So, I will be running a series throughout the next several days to address how to begin couponing, and how to make it manageable for your lifestyle. During this time, if you have any questions that I'm not addressing, please feel free to e-mail me, and I can address those as well.
The first step to this process is understanding how coupons work, and what the different types are. The most basic coupon is the manufacturer's coupon that most of us are accustomed to seeing in the Sunday paper inserts. These coupons are accepted at most stores (Aldi, Sam's, and Costco are exceptions in this area), and some stores double the coupons. In the tri-state area, both Kroger and Meijer double manufacturer's coupons, although their policies differ. Kroger will double every coupon that you bring in (even identical coupons), up to $.99 . So, if you have a $0.35 coupon, it will double for $0.70, clearly boosting your savings. If you have a $0.75 coupon, it will double to $1.50. Meijer also doubles coupons up to $.99, however, they will only double 2 identical coupons per transaction. After the first two, the other identical coupons will be redeemed at face value. Giant Eagle also doubles coupons up to $.99 and will only double 4-identical coupons per transaction. (I usually do multiple transactions!)
Some stores are hesitant to take internet coupons because there has been some fraudulent use of them in the past. However, according to corporate policy, Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and CVS will accept them. In the past, I have printed off the company's corporate policy and carried it with me. It has served me well in the rare instances that I have been questioned about these coupons.
Catalinas are the extra coupons that often print off when you check out at stores such as Meijer, Kroger, and Walgreens. These coupons vary widely, from $5 or $10 off your next order to a certain dollar amount off your next purchase of a certain item.
When utilizing coupons, it is important to know the "lingo" that manufacturers and stores use. Check out my sidebar for this list!
The next important step in beginning your couponing adventure, is accumulating a store of coupons, and subsequently organizing them. Purchasing a Sunday paper is an easy way to begin storing coupons.
There are some weeks when the coupons are especially good, such as the first weekend of the month when the P & G BrandSaver coupons are distributed. On weekends such as these, I will often buy multiple papers (6) in order to capitalize on the high value coupons that are offered. You can add the cost of these extra papers into your weekly grocery budget, in order to make sure that you don't negate the savings that you are trying to procure.
You can also ask friends and relatives who receive the Sunday paper to save the coupons that they do not want/need aside for you. Another thought is to call your local library and ask what they do with the coupons from their Sunday papers. They might be happy enough to save them aside for you to pick up on Monday morning.
Sometimes you are also able to find coupons at your local grocery stores. Many products, especially new products, have tear pads with coupons on them. There are also peelies on products which are coupons that can be used at check-out. It's important to keep your eyes open for these, as they can assist in your savings efforts.
As you clip your coupons, you will want to find a method of filing that works best for you. I file by category and then by name brand in each category. This works best for me. I label envelopes with the corresponding name under each category. (Ex: I have a file category for Laundry. In that file I have envelopes with the different brands marked on them-"Tide", "Purex", "Shout", "Spray-n-Wash", "Downey" -- This saves me time when I am pulling coupons and when I am in a store and see an unadvertised deal, I don't have to search through so many coupons!!) This task of clipping and filing is the most overwhelming for me. My advice is "Make it as simple as possible!"
I will be covering "How to shop at CVS & Walgreens" over the next few days, so stop by often!!
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