Upcoming Review...I Need Your Help

I need your help making a decision.  You know I love CSN Stores and I even hosted a giveaway here last year.  Well, CSN contacted me about doing a review for you guys.  I was so excited to be offered the opportunity but I have a problem.  I have no idea what to review.  That's where you come in.  You know CSN has over 200 online stores that offer everything from swing sets for kids to cat trees. 

Visit CSN Stores and browse around a bit.  Come back and tell me what I should review.  I'll say that I'm leaning towards a cat tree but with a 20 pound cat I must consider whether or not he could actually climb it.  Soza needs exercise though.

Hey guys help me out then stay tuned for my review!

February Best Time To Buy

Did you know that February is one of the best months to find chocolate on sale?  Certain items are better buys during certain months of the year.  So, what should you expect to see in the sales papers during the shortest month of the year?

President's Day sales will be a big event in February.  You will find some of the same items from January like organizational products.  Calendars will be reduced as well as any leftover red and green storage containers.  Flooring, furniture and winter apparel will join exercise equipment and diet accessories in the sales ads.  You will see the White Sales with markdowns on linens with winter colors and themes.

Football snacks and your typical Superbowl items will be on sale this month.  You may see a few good deals on chips but these aren't really something you keep for extended periods of time.  You can freeze cheese so you can stock up on that and dip related products.

February is also American Heart Month. Wear your red and save on low dose aspirin, Fish Oil supplements and those heart healthy butter spreads.  Have you noticed all the Heart Healthy sales already?

National Canned Food Month - You'll find deals on all foods canned from veggie to fruits and even meats.  I saw lots of canned chicken coupons last year.

National Hot Breakfast Month - Did you see the free sample offer for Cream of Wheat?  There is more to come.  I got great deals on Eggo Waffles and those frozen pancakes.

Who can forget Valentine's Day?  We've already seen coupons for candies in heart shaped boxes.  You'll see a few Hersey promotions.  February is also "Celebration of Chocolate" Month.  So be sure and stock up on chocolate.  You know you need it.  Did you also know that  the week of Valentine's Day is also National Condom week.  How fitting.  You'll find deals in that department as well.

February 3rd begins year 4708 on the Chinese Calendar and the Chinese New Year celebration.  It's the Year of the Rabbit.  You can find all kinds of interesting information at the Chinese New Year Page.  You'll find promotions in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

The Westminister Dog Show will bring us many specials on Pedigree, Iams, Purina and other dog related items.  The Daytona 500 and Indy 500 usually bring a few sales.  I've seen mega-type sales in conjuction with these races at Kroger and Food Lion.

Here is a list of produce that will be in season.  Try to buy as much as you can store when they are in season. You'll pay less and you can dehydrate, can or freeze the items and you'll be able to enjoy them year round at a better price.

Artichoke
Asparagus
Avocado
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery Root
Celery
Chard
Collards
Fennel
Grapefruit
Kale
Kiwi
Leeks
Lemon
Navel Oranges
Radish
Raspberries
Red Potatoes
Russet Potatoes
Spinach
Strawberries

Free While They Last

Here are your free samples from FreeFlys.  Hurry and get them before they are gone.  Usually these only last a day or two.  Remember, set up an email address that you will use for free samples and newsletters.  Don't forget the password because you will sometimes have to verify your email before you get a coupon or free sample.

Enjoy!!

Free sample of John Frieda Shampoo & Conditioner

Free sample of MAGGI Chicken Flavored Pasta Soup now!

Free sample of Powerbar gel blasts

Free sample of CoverGirl nature luxe foundation

Free Beech-Nut Stage 4 Toddler Welcome Kit


The above post contains affiliate links.  This means I may receive a little compensation when you go through those links to access the free samples, at absolutely no cost to you at all.  I hope you'll click through and help support my site!

Rite Aid Video Values For February

Rite Aid's Video Values for February have been posted and we have some pretty good coupons. This month we have over $130.00 in savings available to us.  They are giving us another $4/$20 and a bonus $2.00 off.

Not familiar with Video Values?  All you have to do is create an account, watch short videos and you get a coupon.  Most of the videos are just 30 second ads.  After each video you have to enter a "captcha" code then your coupon goes in your account.  You don't have to print them right away.  They are available in your account until you print them or they expire.  After you print each coupon it will disappear from your account.

Video Values coupons are Rite Aid store coupons and can be combined with manufacturer coupons to offer you even more savings. The February videos will be available to watch until February 26th. 

Don't expect to watch them all in one sitting.  I recommend doing a few each day until you get them all watched. 

Here is a list you can print out and keep for your coupon inventory.  Credits may not give you coupons but they count towards your beauty bonus coupons.

Emery Cat Board - Save $2

Snuggie - Save $4
Wonderfile - Save $2
Bayer Aspirin - Save $1
One a Day Vitamin - Save $1
Hall's 30 ct. - 1 Credit, Save $0.50
Sally Hansen - 1 Credit
DermaSilk - 1 Credit
DermaSilk - Save $5
Fuji - Save $3.99
Garnier Nutrisse, Garnier... - 1 Credit
GE - Save $0.50
Betty Crocker Baking Items - Save $1
Chex Mix, Bugles or... - Save $0.50
Progresso Soups - 1 Credit, Save $1
Dixie Ultra Plates - Save $3
alli Starter Kit - Save $5
Citrucel - Save $3
Hormel - Save $1
Compleats - Save $0.50
Micro Force Shaver - Save $1
Micro Touch Max Trimmer - Save $1
Yoshi Blade - Save $1
K-Y Intense - Save $3
Kids Listerine - Save $1
K-Y Yours+Mine or Kissable... - Save $3
Listerine, Reach Total... - Save $1
1 Band Aid Product OR 1... - Save $0.50
1 Band Aid AND 1 Neosporin... - Save $1.50
Vicks Vaporizers - Save $5
Cottonelle Bath Tissue DR... - Save $1
Depend - 1 Credit, Save $2
Kleenex Facial Tissue... - Save $1
Poise product - 1 Credit, Save $2
L'Oreal Healthy Look - Save $3
Magic Smooth, Double... - 1 Credit
L'Oreal Eversleek/Everpure - Save $2
L'Oreal Healthy Look - 1 Credit
L'Oreal Le Rouge - 1 Credit
L'Oreal Preference - 1 Credit
L'Oreal Preference - Save $3
Voluminous Million Lashes,... - 1 Credit
L'Oreal Youth Code Kit - Save $10
L'oreal Youth Code... - Save $5
Libman Freedom Spray Mop - 1 Credit, Save $2
Dove Chocolate - 1 Credit, Save $1
Marathon - Save $1
Uncle Ben's Ready Rice - 1 Credit, Save $0.30
Maybelline Lash Stilleto - 1 Credit
Afrin - Save $2
Claritin D - Save $2
Coricidin - Save $2
Benefiber - Save $1
Libby's Fruit - Save $0.30
Cosamin - Save $5
Oberto Beef Jerky - 1 Credit, Save $0.50
Cami Secret - Save $1
Pillow Pets - Save $2
Swivel Sweeper - Save $5
Naturemade Cholestoff - Save $2
Naturemade Fish Oil - Save $3
Physician's Formula - 1 Credit
Cover Girl Lip Perfection,... - 1 Credit
Durex Items - Save $2
Finish - 1 Credit, Save $1
Lysol Hand Soap Kits - 1 Credit, Save $1
Marc Anthony - Save $3
Mucinex - Save $1.50
Rx Services - Save $1
Wellness+ - Save $1
Winter Rewards - 1 Credit, Save $1
FlavoRx - Save $2.99
Zestra - Save $2
Bark Off - Save $1
Crazy Critters - Save $1
Heeltastic - Save $1
Wet Synergy - Save $5
Ester C - Save $1
Nature's Bounty item - Save $1
Osteo-Bi-Flex - Save $3

Coupons In The Savannah Morning News 1/23/11

Here are the insert coupons from the Savannah Morning News today.  I have taken this list from my coupon preview post.  All the red coupons are the one's we didn't get.  The blue coupons either had a change in value from the preview or weren't listed at all.  I have tried to highlight the value changes in bold so you can see the differences.

How do you use this list?  Print the list out and place it with your binder or your coupon cutting area.  When you see deals that list a coupon you can always go down your list to see if we got the coupon here.  I indicate the number of inserts I have.  As I use the coupons I'll mark them off.  I use this list to help me determine if I need to order from a coupon clipping service or if I have coupons I can trade.

SMARTSOURCE

Almay Cosmetic Product $2 (2/27/11)
Armour Meatballs .55 (3/31/11)
Biz $2 (2/6/11)
Biz $1 (3/6/11)
Blue Diamond Almonds .75/2 (5/31/11)
Campbell's Chunky Soup or Chili cans or bowls $1/4 (3/6/11)
Cape Cod Potato Chips $1/2 8-9 oz varieties (3/31/11)
Claritin D $4/1 15ct + (2/20/11)
Clearasil $1 (4/17/11)
Comet Cleanser or Comet Spray .35 (3/31/11)
Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue .50/2 4 packs or one 12 pack (3/6/11)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes .50/2 36-40 ct or 1 72 ct (3/6/11)
Dannon Single Serve Cups .50/6 5.3 or 6 oz single serve cups or one 16 oz or 4 pk or larger (2/28/11)
Delsym Children's or Adult product $1 (4/17/11)
Delsym 4-6 Hour Night TIme product $2 (4/17/11)
EarthWise Entirely Natural Premium Fruit Juice Beverages $1/2 (2/28/11)
Ensure 4 pack $3 (3/6/11)
Ensure multipacks $3/2 (3/6/11)
Ensure 4 packs B2G1F to 9.99 (3/6/11)
Everybody's Nuts $1 (7/31/11)
Farmland 12 oz or 16 oz Hickory Smoked Bacon $1 (3/12/11)
Finish Quantum $1 (2/28/11)
Finish Powerball or Gelpac .75 (2/28/11)
Franks Redhot Sauce .50/1 (3/31/11)
Franks Redhot Sweet Chili, Wings or Thick Sauce .75/1 (3/31/11)
French's Mustard Dipping Sauce .75 (4/30/11)
French's Worcestershire Sauce .75 (3/31/11)
French's Classic Mustard .30 (3/31/11)
French's Spicy Brown, Honey, Horseradish, etc .50/1 (3/31/11)
Friskies cat treats $1 (4/24/11)
Friskies Indoor Adventures cat treats to Hairball Remedy $1 (4/24/11)
GoodNites Jumbo pack+ $1.50 (2/19/11)
Heluva Good Sour Cream Dip .55/1 (3/31/11)
Hormel Pepperoni packs $1/2 (3/20/11)
Huggies Diapers $1.50 (2/19/11)
Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers $2 (2/19/11)
Huggies Baby Wipes 64 ct+ .50 (2/19/11)
Huggies Pull Ups Jumbo+ $2 (2/19/11)
Hunts Canned Tomatoes .45/3 (3/13/11)
Kix cereal .50 (3/5/11)
Kozy Shack $1/2 (5/31/11)
Kraft Dressing $1/2 (2/20/11)
Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo .75 (2/20/11)
Lindt Truffles 5.1 oz+ $1 (4/30/11)
Mariani Dried Fruit Snacks .75 (3/31/11)
Neutrogena Hand & Body Lotion $1/1 (4/15/11) - Note: Fine print on coupon "limit one coupon per person"
Neutrogena Men Product $1/1 (2/27/11) - Note: "limit one coupon per person" in fine print
Nice 'n Easy Hair Color $2 (2/28/11)
Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats $1 (3/20/11)
Ortega .50/2 (3/31/11)
Orville Redenbacher Gourmet Popping Corn 3pk + $1/2 (3/13/11)
Pam Cooking Spray .35 (3/13/11)
Pantene $1/2 (2/28/11)
Perfect 10 Hair Color $3 (2/28/11)
Pediasure Try Me Free MIR to $13.99 (3/6/11) --- NICE COUPON
PediaCare $1 (3/31/11)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods .75/3 (4/16/11)
Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, Pizza Crest .40/2 (4/16/11)
Pioneer Brand Gravy Mix .55/2 (4/30/11)
Purina Beggin', buy one get 7 oz or smaller Purina Busy Free to $3.99 (4/24/11)
Red Baron singles .75 (3/26/11)
Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta $1 (4/3/11)
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest $1/2 (3/31/11)
Ronzoni Garden Delight $1 (3/31/11)
Ronzoni Smart Taste $1/2 (3/31/11)
Rosarita Beans .50/3 (3/13/11)
Sabra 8 oz+ $1 (2/28/11)
Scotch Lint Roller $1 (4/15/11)
Scotch Pet Hair Roller $1 (4/14/11)
Sucrets $1.50 (4/30/11)
Tai Pei Single Serve Appetizer or Entree .50 (3/27/11)
Tai Pei Multiserve Appetizer or Entree $1 (3/27/11)
Total Cereal .50 (3/5/11)
Tyson Bagged Breaded Chicken Strips $1 (4/30/11)
Tyson Any'tizers Wings $1 (4/23/11)
Tyson Any'tizers Snacks $1 (4/23/11)
Woolite Detergent 50 oz $3 (3/6/11)
Xenadrine Ultra, Results pills or drink mix $5/1 (4/22/11)

RED PLUM

Ball Park products .75/2 (3/6/11)
Ball Park Jumbo Beef Franks .55/1 (3/6/11)
Brillo Soap pads 10 ct or 18 ct .55/1 DND #5 (3/27/11)
Brillo Estraceli sponge products $1.00/2 DND #5 (3/27/11)
Carolina River Rice .50/1 (4/30/11)
Carolina Rice mixes $1.00/3 (4/30/11)
Disney vitamins $1.00/1 (3/8/`11)
Ester-C powders, tablets or gummies $1.00/1 (3/8/11)
Eucerin hand or body product (2 oz = 16.9oz) $1.00/1 (3/19/11)
Flex-a-min tablets $3.00/1 (3/8/11)
Hillshire Farm smoked sausage .75/2 DND#5 (2/28/11)
I-cool for menopause $2.00/1 (3/31/11)
Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal 10.8 oz or larger $1.00/1 (3/6/11)
Kikkoman product Buy ONE get .55 off any carton of eggs (7/31/11) - Chinese New Year Specials will match up with this coupon.  February 3rd is Chinese New Year.
L'Oreal Elnett hairspray 11oz. no 2.2oz trial size $3.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Ever Sleek, Ever Pure or Ever Strong Shampoo or Conditioner $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Ever Sleek, Ever Pure or Ever Strong Treatment $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Healthy Look, Creme Gloss Color $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Paris Eye cosmetic item $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Paris Lash Boosting serum $2.00/1 (3/20/11) - Usually Savannah doesn't get many L'Oreal Beauty coupons.
L'Oreal Skincare Product $1.00/1 (3/20/11)
Mahatma or Water Maid Rice .50/1 (4/30/11)
Mahatma Rice Mixes .75/2 (4/30/11)
Minute Rice product .50/1 (4/16/11)
M&M's chocolate candies, snickers brand minis, twix minis 9.4oz or larger $1.50/2 DND#5 (3/6/11)
Nature's bounty vitamins any $1.00/1 (3/8/11)
Nature's Your Life Multi any $2.00/1 (3/8/11)
Newman's Own Pasta Sauce, Salsa, Lemonade, Marinade, popcorn or cereal .50/1 (3/19/11)
Newman's Own Salad dressing .50/1 (3/19/11)
Newman's Own Thin & Crispy Pizza $1.00/1 (3/19/11)
Newman's Own Lighten Up! Salad Dressing .50/1 (3/19/11)
Nutro Natural Choice Dry Cat food bag $3.00/1 (3/20/11)
Nutro Natural Choice dry Dog food bag $4.00/1 (3/20/11)
Osteo Bi-Flex caplets, softgel or powder no liquids $7.00/1 (3/8/11)
Pedigree + food for dogs cans Buy Two get One FREE up to $1.09 (2/28/11)
Pedigree food for dogs 8.8lb or larger bag $2.00/1 (2/28/11)
Pillsbury sugar free brownie mixes, cake mixes or frosting $1.00/2 (4/30/11)
SlimShots liquid portion control no 2-count $3.00/1 (3/31/11)
Snickers bar, almond bar, dark bar or peanut butter squared pack 1.76oz - 2.07oz and Get one Snickers
Peanut Butter Squared pack (1.78oz) FREE value .99 DND#5 (2/20/11)
Sundown or Marvel vitamins $1.00/1 (3/8/11)
Superpretzel product any .50/1 (2/23/11)
Whiskas dry cat food bag $1.50/1 (3/19/11)
Whiskas tray any flavor Buy one Get one FREE value .69 (3/19/11)

If you see coupons that need but we didn't get them you can always look in the database and see if there is a printable version.  Also check Red Plum for printables.  Play around with the zip code.  I like 10021 which is New York.

If you post this information please give the proper credit and link back. Thank you!!

What's Free at the Big 3

Here is a list of items you can get free at the "Big 3" drugstores starting Sunday, January 23rd.  If you find something great that's free but unadvertised, please leave a comment or email me!  I'll update all week as needed.

WALGREENS

Omega Smart  $10
-$2 Off Any Omega Smart Ultimate Fish Oil Printable
Pay $8.00 out of pocket and get back a $10.00 mail in rebate at the register.
Final cost = Free to mm

Colgate Pro Clinical Toothpaste 4 oz $3.49
$1/1 or $.75/1 Colgate toothpaste 4.0 oz+ SmartSource 1/9  x2/17
Get $2.50 RR
Free with $1/2 coupon and Register Rewards

Nivea for Men Arctic Freeze Shave Gel or After Shave, 3.3 oz.,  $3.99
$1.00 off 1 Nivea for Men when you register for newsletter at Nivea Website
Get back $3.00 Register Rewards
Free with coupon after RR

Buy $20 worth of participating products & get a $5 RR or buy $30 worth & get a $10 RR.
This gives us free Maalox after RR and coupon - Here's how to work it:

Maalox 90 ct or liquid 12 oz = $6.99 but it is 25% off making it $5.24 ea
-$5/1 Maalox SmartSource 1/12  - You'll need 6 of these
6 Maalox @ $5.24 ea = $31.44  You'll pay $2.20 in sales tax in Savannah area.
Use 6 $5.00 coupons - $30.00 leaving you $1.44 plus tax  = $3.64 - Out of pocket expenses
You'll get back $10.00 Register Rewards for a profit of  $6.36

Cheap filler this month happens to be Walgreens single large roll of Toilet Paper - $0.39 each
Use a filler to make the number of coupons equal the number of products you have.  RR's are a manufacturer's coupon.  Also - when you buy P&G products and get back RR's, you cannot use those rewards to purchase P&G products.  This is in the fine print. 


RITE AID

Not a great week here for freebies.  Both of these items qualify for the Winter Rewards bonus (buy $100 get $20 back)

GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs 4 pack $1.99
Get $1.99 +UP back 
Makes it free after UP but watch for limits.  There is a limit of 6 as confirmed at WUC

Just For Men or Touch Of Gray Color - $7.99
Mail in Rebate good for up to $9.50 wyb Just for Men  Print form here


CVS

Crest Pro-Health or Pro-Health Complete rinse 16.9oz $3.99
Get $3.99 ECB Limit 2
Free after ECB

Full Fast Appetite control spray 2oz $14.99
Get $14.99 ECB  Limit1
Free after ECB

Hershey’s, Mars or Cadbury Easter or Valentines Single Candies 50¢ ea
-.50/1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg or Cadbury Egg tearpad --(found at Enmark??) Check gas stations
-$1/4 Hershey’s Single Bars (CVS coupon) printing at coupon center in stores - I got 3 in a row
-$1/2 Mars Valentines Day Products - Printable - Use zip 10021 then select "Food" to find the coupon.  It has 2 bags pictured.

Kashi cereals, bars, crackers $2.99
My Friend Amit found this one:  Free Kashi products with $3 printable coupon via Recyclebank for 90 points.  You get 20 just for signing up!  Then you can  take quizzes and play games for more points. 
New members  register here.

Here are some quizzes and games to get other points.
P&G Future Friendly Home Quiz for 25 pts
Miller Coors Quiz for 30 pts
Naked Juice Game for 30 pts
Join the Ebay Green team for 50 Points
Once you get enough points, go to rewards, click food and print out $3 coupon.

Not Free but REALLY Cheap
Xtra laundry detergent 28 loads $1.49
$1/1 Xtra  Printable  
$1 Blinkie found at Dollar General
$0.49 for 28 loads is a good deal

I find it worth mentioning that Coke Products are on sale this week.  It's the same sale I wrote about with Food Lion but instead of an instant $5.00 off you get $5.00 ECB's.  Buy five 12 packs of Coke products for $15 and get back $5 ECB to make it $2.00/12 pack or less than twenty cents per can!  It's being reported that there is a limit of 4 on this deal instead of 1 mentioned in the ad.

Coupons to Expect 1/23

You can expect to get 2 inserts in the paper this Sunday.  We'll have the usual SmartSource and Red Plum.  Make sure you are looking in your paper BEFORE you make your purchase to see if all the inserts are there.  We won't get all these coupons because coupon inserts vary by location.  Read the article on why coupon inserts differ depending on where you live.

DND 5 or 9 indicates a coupon that says "Do Not Double" and the first number of the barcode.  If the number is 5, most registers will double the coupon automatically.  If the number is 9 the register will not double the coupon automatically.  

ETS means "Excludes Trial Sizes".  If you see a term you don't understand just click on "Terminology" over on the left side of the page.

SMARTSOURCE
Armour Meatballs .55 (3/31/11)
Biz $2 (2/6/11)
Biz $1 (3/6/11)
Blue Diamond Almonds .75/2 (5/31/11)
Campbell's Chunky Soup or Chili cans or bowls $1/4 (3/6/11)
Clearasil $1 (4/17/11)
Comet Cleanser or Comet Spray .35 (3/31/11)
Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue .50/2 4 packs or one 12 pack (3/6/11)
Cottonelle Flushable Moist Wipes .50/2 (3/6/11)
Dannon Single Serve Cups $1/10 (2/28/11)
Delsym Children's or Adult product $1 (4/17/11)
Delsym 4-6 Hour Night TIme product $2 (4/17/11)
EarthWise Entirely Natural Premium Fruit Juice Beverages $1/2 (2/28/11)
Ensure 4 pack $3 (3/6/11)
Ensure multipacks $3/2 (3/6/11)
Ensure 4 packs B2G1F to 9.99 (3/6/11)
Everybody's Nuts $1 (7/31/11)
Farmland 12 oz or 16 oz Hickory Smoked Bacon $1 (3/12/11)
Finish Quantum $1 (2/28/11)
Finish Powerball or Gelpac .75 (2/28/11)
French's Mustard Dipping Sauce .75 (4/30/11)
French's Worcestershire Sauce .75 (3/31/11)
French's Classic Mustard .30 (3/31/11)
French's Spicy Brown, Honey, Horseradish, etc .75 (3/31/11)
Friskies cat treats $1 (4/24/11)
Friskies Indoor Adventures cat treats to Hairball Remedy $1 (4/24/11)
GoodNites Jumbo pack+ $1.50 (2/19/11)
Hormel Pepperoni packs $1/2 (3/20/11)
Huggies Diapers $1.50 (2/19/11)
Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers $2 (2/19/11)
Huggies Baby Wipes 64 ct+ .50 (2/19/11)
Huggies Pull Ups Jumbo+ $2 (2/19/11)
Hunts Canned Tomatoes .45/3 (3/13/11)
Kix cereal .50 (3/5/11)
Kozy Shack $1/2 (5/31/11)
Kraft Dressing $1/2 (2/20/11)
Kraft Sandwich Shop Mayo .75 (2/20/11)
Lindt Truffles 5.1 oz+ $1 (4/30/11)
Mariani Dried Fruit Snacks .75 (3/31/11)
Nice 'n Easy Hair Color $2 (2/28/11)
Oscar Mayer Carving Board Meats $1 (3/20/11)
Ortega .50/2 (3/31/11)
Pam Cooking Spray .35 (3/13/11)
Pantene $1/2 (2/28/11)
Perfect 10 Hair Color $3 (2/28/11)
Pediasure Try Me Free MIR to $13.99 (3/6/11)  --- NICE COUPON  Cross your fingers!
PediaCare $1 (3/31/11)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods .75/3 (4/16/11)
Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls, Pizza Crest .40/2 (4/16/11)
Purina Beggin', buy one get 7 oz or smaller Purina Busy Free to $3.99 (4/24/11)
Red Baron singles .75 (3/26/11)
Red Baron Pan Pizza or Pasta $1 (4/3/11)
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest $1/2 (3/31/11)
Ronzoni Garden Delight $1 (3/31/11)
Ronzoni Smart Taste $1/2 (3/31/11)
Rosarita Beans .50/3 (3/13/11)
Sabra 8 oz+ $1 (2/28/11)
Scotch Lint Roller $1 (4/15/11)
Scotch Pet Hair Roller $1 (4/14/11)
Sucrets $1.50 (4/30/11)
Tai Pei Single Serve Appetizer or Entree .50 (3/27/11)
Tai Pei Multiserve Appetizer or Entree $1 (3/27/11)
Total Cereal .50 (3/5/11)
Tyson Bagged Breaded Chicken Strips $1 (4/30/11)
Tyson Any'tizers Wings $1 (4/23/11)
Tyson Any'tizers Snacks $1 (4/23/11)
Woolite Detergent 50 oz $3 (3/6/11)

RED PLUM
Ball Park products $1.00/2 (3/6/11)
Brillo Soap pads 10 ct or 18 ct .55/1 DND #5 (3/27/11)
Brillo Estraceli sponge products $1.00/2 DND #5 (3/27/11)
Carolina River Rice .50/1 (4/30/11)
Carolina Rice mixes $1.00/3 (4/30/11)
Disney vitamins $1.00/1 (3/8/`11)
Ester-C powders, tablets or gummies $1.00/1 (3/8/11)
Eucerin hand or body product (2 oz = 16.9oz) $1.00/1 (3/19/11)
Flex-a-min tablets $3.00/1 (3/8/11)
Hillshire Farm smoked sausage $1.00/2 DND#5 (2/28/11)
I-cool for menopause $2.00/1 (3/31/11)
Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Cereal 10.8 oz or larger $1.00/1 (3/6/11)
Kikkoman product Buy TWO get $1.00 off any carton of eggs (7/31/11)
L'Oreal Elnett hairspray 11oz. no 2.2oz trial size $3.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Ever Sleek, Ever Pure or Ever Strong Shampoo or Conditioner $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Ever Sleek, Ever Pure or Ever Strong Treatment $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Healthy Look, Creme Gloss Color $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Paris Eye cosmetic item $2.00/1 (3/20/11)
L'Oreal Paris Lash Boosting serum $2.00/1 (3/20/11) - Usually Savannah doesn't get many L'Oreal Beauty coupons.
L'Oreal Skincare Product $1.00/1 (3/20/11)
Minute Rice product .50/1 (4/16/11)
M&M's chocolate candies, snickers brand minis, twix minis 9.4oz or larger $1.50/2 DND#5 (3/6/11)
Nature's bounty vitamins any $1.00/1 (3/8/11)
Nature's Your Life Multi any $2.00/1 (3/8/11)
Newman's Own Pasta Sauce, Salsa, Lemonade, Marinade, popcorn or cereal .50/1 (3/19/11)
Newman's Own Salad dressing .50/1 (3/19/11)
Newman's Own Thin & Crispy Pizza $1.00/1 (3/19/11)
Newman's Own Lighten Up! Salad Dressing .50/1 (3/19/11)
Nutro Natural Choice Dry Cat food bag $3.00/1 (3/20/11)
Nutro Natural Choice dry Dog food bag $4.00/1 (3/20/11)
Osteo Bi-Flex caplets, softgel or powder no liquids $7.00/1 (3/8/11)
Pedigree + food for dogs cans Buy Two get One FREE up to $1.09 (2/28/11)
Pedigree food for dogs 8.8lb or larger bag $2.00/1 (2/28/11)
Pillsbury sugar free brownie mixes, cake mixes or frosting $1.00/2 (4/30/11)
SlimShots liquid portion control no 2-count $3.00/1 (3/31/11)
Snickers bar, almond bar, dark bar or peanut butter squared pack 1.76oz - 2.07oz and Get one Snickers
Peanut Butter Squared pack (1.78oz) FREE value .99 DND#5 (2/20/11)
Sundown or Marvel vitamins $1.00/1 (3/8/11)
Superpretzel product any .50/1 (2/23/11)
Whiskas dry cat food bag $1.50/1 (3/19/11)
Whiskas tray any flavor Buy one Get one FREE value .69 (3/19/11)

Thank you Debbie and Cpontes at WUC

Soft Drink Specials - Coke and Pepsi

Whether you prefer Coke or Pepsi you are in for some good deals this week and you don't even need coupons!  You can get each brand for around $2.00 per 12 pack.  That's a good stock up price in my price book.  Here is how you get the deals.

Food Lion has a Coke/Kraft promotion going on right now.  When you buy 5 Coke or Kraft items you will receive a $5.00 credit on your total immediately.  The price for Coke 12 packs this week is 3 for $10.00.  When you buy 5 your total will be around $16.67 then you will receive $5.00 off making your out of pocket expense $11.67.  This works out to $2.33 per 12 pack or about $0.20 per can.  You can do this once per visit.  That means if you buy ten 12 packs you will only receive $5.00 not $10.00.  You can take your items to the car and come back in for another visit if you like. You must have their MVP shopper card to get this deal.

CVS has the Pepsi special.  Buy $20.00 worth of Pepsi products and get $10.00 back in ECBs.  The 12 packs are 3 for $10.00 this week.  Just buy six 12 packs for a total of $20.00 plus tax, out of pocket.  You'll get back a $10.00 ECB.  Then you can do it again.  If you have ECBs to start with you can even reduce your initial out of pocket.  You can do this twice this week with your ExtraCare Card. 

Remember, CVS allows only 1 ExtraCare card per HOUSEHOLD.  If you and your spouse each have a different card and you live in the same house you are in violation of the terms of your agreement with CVS.  I will not promote misuse of the CVS ExtraCare Card.

I use ECBs to help reduce my out of pocket expenses.  Since I took advantage of the Pepsi deal this week I put my ECBs to good use with coffee.  Maxwell House Coffee in the 34 ounce size is on sale for $5.99 until 1/22.  There have been coupons floating around the last few months and I had 2 that were expiring today with a value of $1.00 each. 

I purchased 2 Maxwell House Coffees at $5.99 each and 1 Dawn Hand Renewal dish detergent.  Here is my transaction using my $10.00 ECB.

2 Maxwell House - $5.99 ea
1 Dawn Hand Renewal - $0.97
3 Aveeno Hair Products on Clearance 75% off  - $1.87 ea
Total = $18.56 plus tax $0.84   $19.40

I used the following coupons:
2 $1.00 off 1 Maxwell House Coffee - found online through WUC database
1 $1.00 Dawn Hand Renewal - From the Organized Home Booklet through P&G
3 $1.50 off 1 Aveeno Hair Product from SmartSource.com (I printed 2 and my coupon buddy gave me one of hers.
Total was $11.90
Paid with $10.00 ECB and $1.90 cash and I can submit my Aveeno Rebate for free lotion.  What?  You think rebates aren't worth it?  I bet I can change your mind!  Give me a chance and I'll post the best rebating tips so you can be the judge.

$20 Amazon Gift Card For $10

Do you shop on Amazon?  How would you like a $20.00 gift card for only $10.00?  It's legit and I even bought one myself.  If you have a Swagbucks account you can also score 280 Swag Bucks.  If you don't have Swag Bucks it's still an AWESOME deal today.

Living Social is one of those sites that has a great daily deal in your area and you have 24 hours to take advantage of it.  Todays deal in a large number of cities is the $20.00 gift card to Amazon for $10.00.  You can follow my referral link if you want to go directly to the site.  If you purchase through my referral link I may get a free deal.  (If 3 of my friends get this deal with my link I can get a free deal from them.)  That is not why I'm telling you this.  I just personally think this is a good deal to get.

Now, how do you get the Swag Bucks?  DO NOT go to the link to the deal through this page.  Go over to your Swag Bucks page.  There is a post on the front page in the slide show.  This is offered as a "Special Offer" you can take advantage of and you're account will be credited with 280 Swag Bucks.  That's only 170 Swag Bucks from a $5.00 Amazon gift card.

I hope I haven't confused you.  To summarize -
Go to Living Social and see if the deal for your city is the $20.00 Amazon Card for $10.00.
If you use Swag Bucks get this deal through your Swag Bucks page.
Don't know what Swag Bucks are?  Check it out here.

Either way you win but you gotta do this before midnight!!

Coupon Sneak Peak for 1/16

This Sunday we should have 2 inserts in the paper.  You'll have 1 SmartSource and 1 P&G.  You will not have to worry about the Red Plum this week.

I already have the Proctor & Gamble insert but the SmartSource list is a preview from Kentucky.  We may or may not get all the listed coupons so check back on Sunday.  I'll have the final list of the coupon inserts we receive in the Savannah Morning News.

SmartSource 1/16

Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese $1/1 ex 2-16-11
Jose Ole $1/1 (16 oz or larger) ex 3-15-11
$5 Rebate form on Nature Made Products- must be received by 3-18-11
AcneFree $3/1 kit ex 2-28-11
AcneFree $1/1 non-kit treatment ex 2-28-11
Butterball $.55/1 ex 4-17-11
Butterball $1/1 Fully cooked turkey breast ex 4-17-11
Celestial Seasonings Tea $1/1 box ex 4-16-11
Kotex $2/2 pads ex 2-28-11
Kotex $1.50/2 liners ex 2-28-11
Kotex $1.50/2 security tampons ex 2-28-11
Sunny d $.25/1 ex 4-30-11
Grande Tortilla Chips $1.50/2 ex 3-31-11
Snyder's Pretzels $1.50/3 ex 3-31-11
Louisiana Wing Sauce $1/1 ex 4-1-11
Louisiana Hot Sauce $1/2 (12 oz bottles) ex 4-1-11
Scott Bath Tissue $1/1 (8 or more rolls) ex 2-27-11
Scott Paper Towels $1/1 (4 or more rolls)ex 2-27-11
Scott Natural Flushable Wipes $.50/1 ex 2-27-11
All Laundry Detergent $1/1 ex 2-27-11
All Laundry Detergent $1.50/1 (84 oz or larger) ex 2-27-11
Snuggle $2/2 (liquid or dryer sheets) ex 3-13-11
Ricola $1/2 ex 4-30-11
Brita $4/1 (any pitcher or faucet-mount system) ex 2-27-11
Curel $1/1 (3.5 or larger) ex3-5-11
Surf $1/1 ex 2-27-11
Colgate Total $1/1 ex 2-5-11
Blistex $.35/1 ex 3-31-11
DenTek Floss Pick $1/1 ($2 or more) ex 3-31-11
Kraft Deli Fresh Natural Slices $.75/1 ex 2-20-11
Chi-Chi's tortillas $.50/1 ex 3-13-11
Chi-Chi's Salsa $1/1 ex 3-13-11
Skintimate Cream Shave $1/1 ex 3-5-11
Skintimate Shave Gels $1/2 ex 3-5-11
Schick Quattro for women razor or refill $2/1 ex 3-5-11 - *Savannah normally doesn't get these
I-Caps $2/1 ex 3-31-11
Opti-Free ReplinISH twin pack $4/1 ex 3-31-11
Systane $2/1 ex 3-31-11
Jergens $1/1 (7.5 or larger) ex 3-5-11
Dulcolax $1/1 ex 4-30-11
Dulcolax $3/2 ex 4-30-11
Zantac $2/1 ex 4-30-11 (24 or larger) also says there is a $5.00 coupon at zantacOTC.com
Mucinex $1/1 ex 4-16-11
Lime-A-Way $.50/1 ex 3-27-11
Welch's Healthy Start 100% Juice $1/1 ex 4-30-11
Welch's Refrigerated Juice Cocktail $1/1 ex 4-30-11
Smart Balance Popcorn $.75/1 ex 3-2-11
Smart Balance Rich Roast Peanut Butters $.75/1 ex 3-2-11
Smart Balance Omega Plus Light Mayo $.75/1 ex 3-2-11
Smart Balance Buttery Spreads or Sticks $1/2 ex 3-2-11
Smart Balance Milks $1.50/1 ex 3-2-11
Smart Balance Cooking Oil or Spray $.75/1 ex 3-2-11
White Castle Micro Burgers $.50/1 (6pack) ex 4-16-11
Bob Evans Sausage $1/2 ex 2-27-11
Bob Evan's Refrigerated Side Dishes $1/2 ex 2-27-11
Dreamfield pasta $.55/1 ex 3-19-11
Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes $1/1 ex 4-16-11
Duncan Hines 100% Whole Grain Muffin Mix $1/1 ex 4-16-11
Welch's Fruit Snacks or Fruit 'n Yogurt Snacks $1/2 ex 3-30-11
Welch's Fruit Snacks $1/1 (40 count box) ex 3-30-11
Zone Single Bar or Multi-Pack $.55/1

(Thank you givemesleep at WUC)

Proctor & Gamble 1/9

These all expire on 2/28/11

Covergirl $1.00/1
Zest Bodywash, or Zest Bar, SafeGuard Bar Pack $0.35/1
Ivory Bodywash, Bar or Liquid Handsoap $0.25/1
Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanserr, (excludes trial sz) $3.00/1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser, (excludes trial sz) $1.00/1
Nyquil Product $1.50/1
Dayquil Product $1.50/1
Vicks Product $1.00/1
Prilosec OTC, $1.00/1
Crest 3D White 2hr Express or Professional Effects WhiteStrips, $10.00/1
Crest Toothpaste, 4oz $0.75/1
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage or two Indicator or Cavity Defense Manual Toothbrushes, $0.75/1
Pur Pitcher or Facuet Mount Multi-Pacl Replacement Filters or PUR Refrig. Filter $2.00/1
Pur or PUR Flavor Options System, ( Pitcher or Faucet Mount) $4.00/1
Cheer Detergent $1.00/1
Gain Dishwashing Liquid, $0.25/1
Febreze Fabric Refresher Buy One, Get fabric Refresher or Air Effects FREE, up to $5.50
Febreze Noticeables Refill, Buy Refill Get Warmer FREE, up to $3.29
Febreze Candle $1.00/1
Febreze Flameless Luminary Starter Kit $5.00/1
Febreze Home Collection Diffuser $2.00/1
Febreze Home Collection Candle $2.00/1
Pringles Super Stack cans $1.00/2
Pringles Snack Stack/Stix $0.501
Pringles Fat Free $1.00/2

Free Samples While They Last

I have found quite a few free items that I wanted to pass along to you this week.  Remember that you need to create a "free sample/coupon" email address.  To get many of the freebies you'll need to register and put your email down.  If you have a special email address just for these you won't fill your regular email box with newsletter you don't want to read.  You can get free email accounts from many services like Yahoo or Google.

Yoplait is making calcium consumption even easier by giving away one million cups of Yoplait Original yogurt. Visit www.facebook.com/yoplait to get a free cup of Yoplait Original yogurt and make a personal commitment to meeting recommend calcium requirements each day.

Free sample of Nature Made Vitamin D3 Kids Chewables.

Free Red Dress Pin to support Go Red For Women.

Did you receive a Starbucks giftcard for Christmas or have you traded Swagbucks for a Starbucks card?  If you have a card you need to sign up for My Starbucks Rewards to get free coffee.  Every time you buy coffee with your card you will get rewards and special bonuses that only members can get.  Each time you pay with your card you'll earn a star.  Here are a few benefits of My Starbucks Rewards.  I got a card from a friend I worked with at the United Way and signed up myself.  At least I'll get a free drink on my birthday if I don't earn a ton of stars.  Register your card today.

• Get a free drink on your birthday
• Free beverage customization (Green Level)
• Free beverage with whole bean purchase (Green Level)
• Free drink every 15 Stars (Gold Level)
• Free trial offers and more!

Get a free Atkins Diet Starter Kit, which includes 3 Atkins Bars.  Request your free sample Atkins Diet Starter Kit now while supplies last!

Get a free sample pack of Playtex® Sport® Tampons.  Request your sample of Playtex® Sport® while supplies last!

Free Poise samples - includes one liner, one long liner, and one ultra thin pad.

Free sample of Prilosec OTC.

It's time to get your free samples from P&G.  This quarter you can get a free sample of Head & Shoulders and a few higher value coupons.  What do you have to do?
Just sign up for P&G Everyday Solutions™ (it's free) and request your free sample through the P&G BrandSampler®. Then, pick which formula of Head & Shoulders® Shampoo you would like to try and click submit.  You can request a free sample package every quarter.

Get a free sample of the new Cinnabon® flavored Cream of Wheat® instant hot cereal.

Get a free sample of Steviacane sweetener.

Coupon for a free sample of Strivenctin-SD. Available at the Sephora inside JCPenney

Enter the Pour One More Sweepstakes or text WIN to 38488, for a chance to win free milk for a year (120 winning families will be mailed a 52-week coupon booklet filled with FREE milk coupons)! 100,000 will score a rare coupon valid for FREE milk with select purchase (up to a $4 value)! This coupon will be sent to you via email after entering so be sure to go check.  I wasn't an instant winner but I got a coupon for FREE milk. Here are the coupons you may receive…


*Free half gallon of chocolate milk (with purchase of white gallon)
* Free white milk gallon (with $100 grocery purchase) ** this is the one I got
* Free half gallon of chocolate milk (with purchase of two white gallons)
* Free single serve (with purchase of white gallon or half gallon)

Get FREE flossing strips from DenTek

Free musical timer attaches to the top of your liquid soap dispenser and helps teach kids (or adults) how long they should wash. Free offer open to all with a limit of 3 per person!




Some of the links above may be affiliate links.  This means when you visit the link and take advantage of an offer I  may recieve a small compensation from the company at no cost to you.  This helps support my site and pay for my domain name so I appreciate you clicking around if you so desire.

Coupon Inserts in the Savannah Morning News 1/9/11

Here is the list of coupons we received in the Savannah Morning News 1/9/11.  We received 3 inserts.  1 Red Plum and 2 SmartSource.  The SmartSource was very tiny as was the Red Plum.  The coupons we got are in black.  The coupons we didn't get are in red and the coupons that we got that were not in the preview or had a change in value are listed in blue. 

Sometimes I find that if we didn't receive a Red Plum coupon I can go to the Red Plum website and find it.  Play around with the zip codes though.

Many people are noticing missing inserts in their papers.  Please ask nicely to check the paper for all the inserts before purchasing if you can.  If you subscribe to the paper you can call to complain but I never had much success with that.

Inserts vary by city or region.  You can read this article on why we get different inserts.  I've found that the Charleston Post Courier and the Jacksonville Times Union get the larger versions.

Print this list so you have a record of what we got and didn't get.  Keep it with your binder and indicate the number or inserts or copies you have.  This makes it easy when doing matchups.  You can see if we got the coupon or you have to order it.  You can read this article on using a coupon clipping service. It can sometimes be a better investment.

SMARTSOURCE 1/9
Activia 4 pack $1.00 (2/6/11)
All Natural Almond Accents .50 (5/31/11)
Barilla Plus .55 (3/7/11)
Benefiber $2 (2/26/11)
Benefiber Stick $2 (2/26/11)
Bic Disposable Shaver B1G1F to $6.99 (2/6/11)
Campbell's Great for Cooking Soups .30/4 (3/31/11)
Cheerios $1/2 (2/19/11)
Cold Buster Warming Syrup $2 (4/3/11)
Cream of Wheat Hot Cereal $1 (3/31/11)
Danactive 4 or 8 pack $1.00 (2/28/11)
Depends Guards for Men $1 (2/19/11)
Depend Underwear in Prints and Colors 6 ct $2 (2/19/11)
Dole Fruit Crisp .75 (3/31/11)
Egg Beaters 15-16 oz .75/1 (2/5/11)  PUBLIX COUPON
Excedrin 20 ct .75 (2/26/11)
Excedrin 80 ct $1.50 (2/26/11)
Fiber One Cereal Varieties Listed .75/1 (2/19/11)
Finish Dishwasher Cleaner $.40 (3/6/11) SS2
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry .40 (3/6/11)  SS2
Garnier Herbashine $3 (4/9/11)
Gas-X $1 (4/30/11)
Gas-X Prevention $1 (4/30/11)
GE Reveal, Energy Smart CFL, or LED or GE Halogen $1.00 (3/5/11)
General Mills Cereals Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast pictured $1/2 (2/19/11)
Hunt's Tomatoes 14.5 oz+ .75/3 (2/5/11) PUBLIX COUPON
Jello Pudding, Gelatin or Mousse Snacks 6 packs .60/2 (2/9/11)
Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn .50 (2/28/11)  SS2
Ken's Dressing 16 oz $1 (2/28/11)
Ken's Marinade $1 (2/28/11)
Ken's Dressing 8 oz $1 (2/28/11)
Land O Lakes .30 (3/5/11)   SS2
Lysol No Touch Hand Soap System Starter Kit $3 (2/8/11)
Lysol NeutraAir Fabric Mist $1 (2/8/11)
Lysol NeutraAir Aerosol Can $1.50 (2/8/11)
Maalox $5 (3/1/11)
MidNite or MidNite PM $1 (7/31/11)
Neutrogena Lip or Eye Makeup any $1.00/1 (2/2/11)

Neutrogena face makeup any $2.00/1 (2/2/11)
Olivio .55 (3/9/11)
Pam Cooking Spray 5-6 oz+ .75/1 (2/5/11) PUBLIX COUPON
Pet 1 Gallon or 2 Half Gallons White Milk or 1 Gallon Chocolate $1.00 (2/12/11)  SS2
Philips Sonicare FleCare+ or FlexCare Rechargeable Toothbrush $15 (4/30/11)  SS2
Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush excludes Xtreme battery $10 (4/30/11)  SS2
Philips Sonicare Brush Heads or Philips Sonicare Xtreme Battery Toothbrush $5 (4/30/11)  SS2
Polaner $1/2 (3/31/11)  SS2
Post cereals $1/2 (2/20/11)
Post cereals kids $1/2 (2/20/11)
Post It $2 or more $1 (2/9/11)
Post It Super Sticky Notes $2 or more $1 (2/9/11)
Prevacid 24HR $3 (2/12/11)
Purina Chef Michael's canine Creations dry dinner 4.5 lb bag $2 (2/6/11)
Purina Chef Michael's Canine Creations Dry DInners 11.5 lb bag $4 (2/6/11)
Purina Chef Michael's Canine Creations cans $1/4 (2/6/11)
Resolve High Traffic Foam $1 (2/20/11)
Resolve .75 (2/20/11)
Simply Smart Milk by Hood $1.00 (2/28/11)
Sinus Buster or Allergy Buster Nasal Spray $3 (4/3/11)
Swanson Broth 32oz+ .40/2 (3/31/11)
Swanson Stock 26oz+ .40/1 (3/31/11)
Wheaties .75 (2/19/11)
Wolfgang Puck Organic Soup .75/1 (2/20/11)
Wolfgang Puck All Natural Stock .75/1 (2/20/11)


RED PLUM 1/9

Carbona tough acting Oven Cleaner $1.00/1 (4/9/11)
Carbona 2-in-1 Oven rack and grill cleaner $2.00/1 (4/9/11)
Endust Product $1.00/1 (2/20/11)
Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer $1.00/1 (6/1/11)
Get One Gatorade Perform or G2 FREE When you buy One Gatorade Prime (4oz) AND One Gatorade Recover (16 oz) value $1.29 (3/31/1)
Hillshire Farm Deli Select lunchmeat (8oz or larger ) .50/1 DND #5 (2/12/11)
Keebler and/or Sunshine 100 calorie Right Bites Snacks 6 ct or larger any flavor mix or match $1.00/2 (3/6/11)
Kellogg's cereals any packages $1.00/3 (2/20/11)
L'Oreal Preference any shade $3.00/1 (3/6/11)
Maybelline New York Mascara $1.00/1 (3/9/11)
Met-Rx bars Buy One Get One Free value to $2.39 (2/20/11)
OneTouch Delica Lancets any $3.00/1 (2/5/11)
OneTouch Ultra Meter $10.00/1 (2/5/11)
Pedigree Jumbone treats for dogs any size or pack $1.00/1 (3/5/11)
Pedigree Marrobone treats for dogs any size $1.00/1 (3/5/11)
Pure Protein powder or shake $1.00/1 (2/20/11)
Pure Protein Bars Buy One Get One FREE value to $1.69 (2/20/11)
Renuzit Adjustables air fresheners buy TWO 2 or 3 packs and get ONE of the same size FREE (B2G1FREE) value $4.17 (1/23/11)
Renuzit Adjustables air fresheners ALL SINGLES Buy 3 of the same size get 3 FREE (B3G3FREE) value $4.17 (1/23/11)
Sara Lee pre-sliced meat .75/1 DND#5 (2/28/11)
Scotties facial tissues 5 boxes or 2 multipacks $1.00 (2/15/11)
Buy TWO Secret Flawless Scent Expressions, Fresh Effects or Smooth Effects Deodorant GET One Secret FREE (excludes Clincial strength, soothing effects and base deodorant) value to $5.00 (2/28/11)
Soft Scrub products $1.00/2 (2/19/11)
Temptations Treats for cats Buy One Get One Free value $2.19 (2/21/11)
Uncle Ben's Plain White or Brown Rice product $1.00/1 (3/6/11)
Whole Fruit Fruit bars .50/1 (3/1/11)
Whole Fruit Sorbet .50/1 (3/1/11)

Happy National Soup Month!

Did you know we have a whole month devoted to soup?  January is National Soup Month so I will honor soup with a favorite memory.  Tomato soup is a comfort food for me. 

I remember my mother alway put a pat of butter in my tomato soup before I put crackers in the bowl.  I know it's not healthy but I still put butter in my tomato soup.  I'm from the South and that's what we do. 

We lived on our farm about 25 minutes from the nearest fast food joint so that wasn't an option.  When time was limited and Mom wanted us to have a hot meal it would usually consist of some sort of soup.  At the time I would have preferred a Happy Meal but now I appreciate the healthier choice.

Why not make a pot of homemade soup this month?  If your resolution is to eat healthier here is a little idea to help you stay on course when you're short on time.  Make a very large pot of homemade soup.  (Double recipe)  After dinner let the soup cool then spoon into paper cups to make one serving in each cup.  Then place the cups on a cookie sheet, cover with plastic wrap or foil and freeze overnight.  The next day you can remove the paper cup from around the frozen soup and place all the "soup cubes" in a freezer bag.  When you need a quick snack just pull a "soup cube" from the freezer and heat it in a bowl.

Here are some coupons to help you celebrate National Soup Month.

$1.00 off two Healthy Request Campbell's Soup

$1.00 off four Progresso Soups

$1.00 off two Progresso Soups - Rite Aid Video Values Coupon - You must watch by January 22nd

$20.00 in Campbell's Coupons from Walmart - "Special Savings"

$5.00 in Chunky Soup Coupons

Enjoy!!

Printable Coupons for 3M, Dollar General and More

Here are some new coupons that have been activated since the first of the month.  My favorite is the Spot Shot, Aleve and the 3M products.  If you are putting together or reorganizing your coupon binder I highly recommend the tabs.

I also found a $5/$25 coupon for Dollar General good for this coming Saturday, January 8th.

$5 OFF Dollar General on a purchase of $25 or more (pre-tax) at Dollar General on Saturday, 1/8/11

$1.00 off Purina Friskies brand Canned Cat Food - Piggly Wiggly of the Carolinas has this on sale until next Tuesday.

$2.00 off Any Aleve 80ct or larger

$1.00 off Spot Shot Carpet Stain & Odor Eliminator - Rolling expiration (expires 30 days from the day you print it.)

$1.00 off any Aleve-D product

$1.00 off two Healthy Request Campbell's Soup

$2.00 off any LISTERINE ZERO™ Mouthwash - HURRY - this deactivates Friday night at midnight

Here are some great office supply coupons from 3M.  They all expire 4/30 but hurry because these can be removed or changed at any time.  (Thank you amos311 from WUC).

$1.00 off any Post It Label Pads or Rolls purchase of $2.00 or more
$1.00 off any Post It Durable Tabs purchase of $2.00 or more
$2.00 off any Post It Pockets purchase of $3.00 or more

Sunday Coupon Sneak Peek for 1/9

This week we will have 2 inserts in the paper.  You'll have 1 SmartSource and 1 Red Plum.  Please check your papers before you make your purchase to make sure all the inserts are included.

Since coupon inserts vary you can check back on Sunday to see exactly which coupons we got in the Savannah Morning News. 

SMARTSOURCE 1/9
All Natural Almond Accents .50 (5/31/11)
Barilla Plus .55 (3/7/11)
Benefiber $2 (2/26/11)
Benefiber Stick $2 (2/26/11)
Bic Disposable Shaver B1G1F to $6.99 (2/6/11)
Cold Buster Warming Syrup $2 (4/3/11)
Cream of Wheat Hot Cereal $1 (3/31/11)
Depends Guards for Men $1 (2/19/11)
Depend Underwear in Prints and Colors 6 ct $2 (2/19/11)
Dole Fruit Crisp .75 (3/31/11)
Excedrin 20 ct .75 (2/26/11)
Excedrin 80 ct $1.50 (2/26/11)
Finish Dishwasher Cleaner $1 (3/6/11)
Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent or Turbo Dry .40 (3/6/11)
Garnier Herbashine $3 (4/9/11)
Gas-X $1 (4/30/11)
Gas-X Prevention $1 (4/30/11)
Jello Pudding, Gelatin or Mousse Snacks 6 packs .60/2 (2/9/11)
Ken's Dressing 16 oz $1 (2/28/11)
Ken's Marinade $1 (2/28/11)
Ken's Dressing 8 oz $1 (2/28/11)
Lysol No Touch Hand Soap System Starter Kit $3 (2/8/11)
Lysol NeutraAir Fabric Mist $1 (2/8/11)
Lysol NeutraAir Aerosol Can $1.50 (2/8/11)
Maalox $5 (3/1/11)
MidNite or MidNite PM $1 (7/31/11)
Olivio .55 (3/9/11)
Philips Sonicare FleCare+ or FlexCare REchargeable Toothbrush $15 (4/30/11)
Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush excludes Xtreme battery $10 (4/30/11)
Philips Sonicare Brush Heads or Philips Sonicare Xtreme Battery Toothbrush $5 (4/30/11)
Post cereals $1/2 (2/20/11)
Post cereals kids $1/2 (2/20/11)
Post It $2 or more $1 (2/9/11)
Post It Super Sticky Notes $2 or more $1 (2/9/11)
Prevacid 24HR $3 (2/12/11)
Purina Chef Michael's canine Creations dry dinner 4.5 lb bag $2 (2/6/11)
Purina Chef Michael's Canine Creations Dry DInners 11.5 lb bag $4 (2/6/11)
Purina Chef Michael's Canine Creations cans $1/4 (2/6/11)
Resolve High Traffic Foam $1 (2/20/11)
Resolve .75 (2/20/11)
Sinus Buster or Allergy Buster Nasal Spray $3 (4/3/11)

RED PLUM 1/9
Carbona tough acting Oven Cleaner $1.00/1 (4/9/11)
Carbona 2-in-1 Oven rack and grill cleaner $2.00/1 (4/9/11)
Endust Product $1.00/1 (2/20/11)
Garnier Cleanser or Moisturizer $1.00/1 (6/1/11)
Get One Gatorade Perform or G2 FREE When you buy One Gatorade Prime (4oz) AND One Gatorade Recover (16 oz) value $1.29 (3/31/1)
Hillshire Farm Deli Select lunchmeat (8oz or larger ) $1.00/2 DND #5 (2/12/11)
Keebler and/or Sunshine 100 calorie Right Bites Snacks 6 ct or larger any flavor mix or match $1.00/2 (3/6/11)
Kellogg's cereals any packages $1.00/3 (2/20/11)
L'Oreal Preference any shade $3.00/1 (3/6/11)
Maybelline New York Mascara $1.00/1 (3/9/11)
Met-Rx bars Buy One Get One Free value to $2.39 (2/20/11)
OneTouch Delica Lancets any $3.00/1 (2/5/11)
OneTouch Ultra Meter $10.00/1 (2/5/11)
Pedigree Jumbone treats for dogs any size or pack $1.00/1 (3/5/11)
Pedigree Marrobone treats for dogs any size $1.00/1 (3/5/11)
Pure Protein powder or shake $1.00/1 (2/20/11)
Pure Protein Bars Buy One Get One FREE value to $1.69 (2/20/11)
Renuzit Adjustables air fresheners buy TWO 2 or 3 packs and get ONE of the same size FREE (B2G1FREE) value $4.17 (1/23/11)
Renuzit Adjustables air fresheners ALL SINGLES Buy 3 of the same size get 3 FREE (B3G3FREE) value $4.17 (1/23/11)
Sara Lee pre-sliced meat $1.00/1 DND#5 (2/28/11)
Scotties facial tissues 5 boxes or 2 multipacks $1.00 (2/15/11)
Buy TWO Secret Flawless Scent Expressions, Fresh Effects or Smooth Effects Deodorant GET One Secret FREE (excludes Clincial strength, soothing effects and base deodorant) value to $5.00 (2/28/11)
Soft Scrub products $1.00/2 (2/19/11)
Temptations Treats for cats Buy One Get One Free value $2.19 (2/21/11)
Uncle Ben's Plain White or Brown Rice product $1.00/1 (3/6/11)
Whole Fruit Fruit bars .50/1 (3/1/11)
Whole Fruit Sorbet .50/1 (3/1/11)

Thank you Cpontes and MFH at WeUseCoupons

TLC's Extreme Couponers

I thought it was time I shared my opinion of "Extreme Couponers" on TLC.  Tonight was the second prime time airing.

You may have missed the show "Extreme Couponers" on TLC but you can't miss the buzz it has created.  The coupon forum I participate in "WeUseCoupons" actually crashed from all the hits it received.  The site is experiencing an increase in traffic again tonight.  Not all the buzz was positive though.

The name of the show says it all.  "Extreme Couponers" was a show about people using coupons to the extreme.  It wasn't called super couponers for a reason.  These people were asked to create the ultimate, extreme coupon shop so this show could be filmed and that's what they did.  I wouldn't waste my time to watch a show called "Couponers".  It was all about the shock value.

What we all need to remember is this was a television show on a network that relies on ratings.  People like to watch drama.  Look at the ratings for shows about housewives and people from Jersey. The producers wanted examples of couponing to the extreme and they got what they asked for.  Then they cut and edited to put a "shocking" spin on everything. 

I do not agree with the way the show was edited but I understand this was the hook.  This is what drew people to watch.  TLC knew exactly what they were doing.  They even cut sentences in half to make it appear even more extreme.  Now, that being said I can't defend the participants and say they were taken advantage of.  Many couponers were interviewed for this show and some bowed out because they knew it could take a bad turn.  I can't and will not personally attack anyone either. 

There are a few things we did not get to see in clips or the show.  This may or may not shed a negative light on couponing.  I believe it has gotten the attention of many people that need help in today's economy. 

The shoppers planned their shops well in advance and placed orders with the stores so they would not clear shelves.  They even had to get clearance with the corporate offices.  Most of the products were set on the shelves and in bins so when the cameras started rolling the shoppers had to grab the items so a "good shot" could be filmed.  That was one reason the first shopper and her husband were upset.  Her order of pasta had to be taken out of the cases "for impact".  Remember Amanda's trouble at the register?  Here's what you didn't see.

The registers are programmed with limits for items and coupons.  She was pushed to do only one transaction even though they knew there was a computer limit.  You didn't see that filming in the store took 10 hours so they could get the shots they needed.  They also didn't show you how everything except the cat food and ramen noodles were donated.  You didn't hear the end of her sentence about her huge toilet paper stockpile giving her "joy".  The sentence was cut in half and you can clearly hear this in the show.  When interviewed she said that she got joy out of her stockpile when she saw what the retail prices were in the stores. Of course she gives away a ton of stuff when she finds someone in need.

What else did you not see?  You didn't see the good that came out of the shops.  Here is a partial list of items that Nathan Engels donated to Franklin Area Community Services after the show courtesy of J. Engels, WeUseCoupons.  This was actually filmed by the crew of TLC but not shown.

700-800 boxes of Total Cereal. (We purchased 1,100 boxes so 300-400 boxes goes to our churches grocery giveaway monthly, we still have some and continue to give monthly to that program)

600 Sticks of Deodorant
60 Cartons of Oatmeal
400 Boxes of Jello
100 packages of floss
200 toothbrushes
100 cans of Hormel Chili
300 Bottles of Gillette Body Wash
200 Bottles of Aspirin
100 Packs of Rolaids
150 Bottles of Salad Dressing
50 Cans of Disinfectant Spray
50 Diabetic Meters
and various other household items in smaller quantities

For pictures of the "cereal tower" and the actual donation you can go to this page at WUC..
Donating is something that we can all do through our coupon usage.  When you get something free, grab a few extras and throw them in a bin.  When the bin fills up you can take it to a local shelter or church.

Will this show make everyone "Extreme Couponers"?  Probably not.  Could this cause companies to stop issuing coupons?  Probably not.  These companies know what they are doing.  We already have limits, restrictions and shelf clearers.  Proctor and Gamble started limiting the number of "like" coupons to 4 a couple of months BEFORE the show aired.  Coupon usage experiences waves.  When times are tough we see increases in coupon usage.  When things turn around people don't spend the time to coupon anymore.  This is demonstrated in the 1970's and 80's. 

I can't close without mentioning stockpiling. How much money should you have saved up in case something should happen?  I've heard experts say 3-6 months of living expenses.  In this economy, many people have found that wasn't enough.  Who are we to say how much a family should have?  Many people shop based on sale cycles.  Some people keep a small stockpile of health & beauty items only.  Many of the people that stockpile keep a good supply for their extended family in addition to their immediate family.  It is not my place to judge or personally attack anyone.  I will continue to use coupons, not clear shelves and keep my stockpile. 

I keep a small stockpile for my family and stock up on items my parents and other members of my family use.  If it's something I can get free I will buy enough for 6 months, not 3 weeks.  If I can take something off my shopping list for the next 6 months and only bring it home when it's free, you can bet that's what I'll do.  Each family is different and so is the economy.  Yes, there will always be another sale but you know what I've noticed?  The toilet paper sales aren't as good as they used to be.