Sunday, July 31, 2011

Last Day of the Month

If you were trying to decide if you should print that coupon or not, you should do it today.  Last day means last chance to print, so get your printer ready!

Walmart 7/31-8/6

Looking through our local ad I saw a few things on Rollback.  Prices will probably vary in different areas so make sure you double check the price at your local walmart. 

Dreyers or Edy's Fruit bars $3.48
  • $1/1 Edy's IP $2.48
Welch's grape jelly, jam, or natural spread 27-32oz  $1.68
  • $1/3 SS 7/31 $4.04 or $1.35 each
Clearasil Ultra Pads or Mask $5.87
  • $2/1 Clearasil product IP $3.87
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara $3.84
  • $1/1 Maybelline IP $2.84
Various Clean and Clear products $4.47-$4.97
  • $2/1 product IP $2.47-$2.97
Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser and Pads $7.97
  • $3/1 wave IP (very bottom click save on wave) $4.97

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Ebates and Restaurant.com

One of my favorite things to do is go out to eat.  Another one is saving money, so it's nice that I can now combine the two!  First thing you want to do sign up for Ebates.  When you do they ask you to choose a gift card because once you make $25 in purchases through them you will get that card!  Once you're all signed up, go to Restaurant.com through their site so that you can save 15% on your puchase,  Now there just enter your zip code and find a restaurant of your choice.  This is great for finding local restaurants you may not have been to before.  You will see great deals already on the page like getting $25 gift certificates for only $10!  It only gets better though because they have a promo going for 80% off using the code SAVE.  Now that $25 gift certificate is only $2 and remember the 15% through Ebates!

Details do apply to use of certificates at the restaurant, such as a minimum purchase or 2 entree minimum.  These details are clearly placed so that you know them BEFORE you buy.  I still would say this is a really good deal especially as a gift idea! 

Friday, July 29, 2011

Walgreens 7/31-8/06

For this Matchup I'm using the coupons I currently have and will later add any deal that can be found with the coupons in this Sunday paper.  By the way, did you know there will be 4 inserts?

Kellogg's cereal and snacks 4/$10

Use $5/5 kellogg's cereal IP exp 8/6
OOP $7.50 and get $5 RR
Use $2/3 poptarts IP and .70/1 Raisin Bran IP
OOP $7.30 and get $5 RR

Select Downy, Cascade, and Tide Stain Release $3.99 (spend $10 get $3RR)

Use 3 $3/1 TSR (June PG exp 7/31) if size is included
OOP 2.97 and get $3 RR
Use $2/1 any TSR (mailed sample)
Use 2 $1.50/1 (July PG exp7/31) if size is included
OOP $6.97 and get $3 RR

Select Clean & Clear products $5

Use $2/1 IP
OOP $3

Head & Shoulders 2/$8 get $2RR (1st rings up at 5.99)
Use B1G1 (July PG exp 7/31)
Use .50/1 (July PG)
OOP 5.49 get $2RR
***Double check that I did this right.  I figured the free one would be the one rung in at 2.01 and then I took $1 off the 5.99 one***



I know it's not much but these are mainly things you'll need to get on Sunday before the coupon expires.  There are other deals but they can wait til later.  Thanks for looking!

    Thursday, July 28, 2011

    Feedback

    Have you ever went shopping and left the store feeling different than you did going in?  I'm sure you have since we tend to be emotional creatures.  Anyways, I wanted to make a quick post about the importance of letting stores know about your shopping experience.   Good or bad, our feedback lets the store do a better job at serving us.  Many people don't think to give compliments, but I feel like during these times a compliment can go farther than a complaint.  Most people working in these stores would probably rather be doing something else and feel like their job is mundane.  They are there simply because they have to be, but if you take the time to tell them and their managers that they made your shopping trip easier then they will feel so much better.  Knowing that someone actually cared enough to send that email or call corporate, would boost their morale through the roof.  Believe me when I say that from there on you will have that special associate actually happy to see you in their store.  Happy checker means a happy checkout!

    Free John Frieda!

    Probably the best freebie I've found today!  Go HERE and enter your info and take the quick survey to see if you qualify for a voucher good for a FREE John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour.  Hint: I believe if you pick that you've used the hair colour and target the other answers toward hair color you will get it.  Even if you don't qualify, you will still get a sample of shampoo and conditioner

    Latest Freebies

    Free showerhead and faucet aerator to customers in OK, MO, and AR HERE

    PETA2 has free stickers to give out HERE

    Free downloadable or hard copy activity book HERE

    Free facebook sample HERE






    Printing problems

    So, today I've been busy trying to figure out why my computer is not printing coupons anymore.  I've searched high and low through Google and cannot find an answer.  My problem is with Coupons.com.  Whenever I click the print coupons button it tells me I need to install the coupon printer, which I know I have installed.  I've reinstalled it many times only to still be told I need to install it.  Not only that but when I go to print any kind of Brick coupon, I get sent to a screen with a single line of text and a box for my zip code.  If I enter my zip code it then pulls up the screen that it's being sent to the printer and that's it.  No printing, jutst the screen.  I know my printer works as I can print other things.  I've seen many possible solutions, such as changing the two little letters in the address, or using a different browser, and updating Java all to no avail.  I have sent Coupons.com an email and they replied having me print a test coupon which acted like it was going to print but didn't.  They also told me to do other things which I had already told them did not work.  I'm still waiting for another reply now.  Did anyone out there have the same problem and get it resolved?  Oh and I'm not on a Mac so that's not the problem either.  I hope to get this fixed soon so I don't miss out on any good printable coupons.  I will update you if I figure it out!

    Free recipe booklet

    Free Healthy Cooking with Stock HERE

    SaveMore

    Make sure to get your SaveMore $10 credit by signing up HERE.  It's quick to sign up, just email addy and zip code.  I've been hearing a lot about the deals people are getting just with the credit, so I've been watching for a while.  Just a heads up...They do ask for a credit card.  I have not heard of anyone having problems with unauthorized charges.  If you're still uneasy, use a prepaid card without a balance on it.  HTH!

    UPDATE! They have nail foils for $6 that just started which means FREE with the credit!  I just ordered mine so go get yours HERE!

    Wednesday, July 27, 2011

    Superpoints

    Here's another website that gives you various tasks and you earn points.  You can of course then turn your points in for prizes.  If you don't like doing the surveys or video thing, you can just go to their "superlucky button" and click for points each day.  It is by invite only and I've posted one on the facebook page and this is a different link.  Each link can only be used once so it's first come first served!  One Time Use Invite Link!

    $25 dollars. What did I get?

    So I went to CountryMart and Walmart...

    4 50ct Bounty Napkins
    4 trial packs Cascade
    1 Febreze air effects
    1 12ct double roll Quilted Northern
    1 Magic Eraser
    2 single roll Bounty paper towels
    package of 5 pork loins
    2 lb ground beef
    1 pound ground turkey
    1 10 oz Sara Lee sliced turkey
    2 gallon size fruit punch
    1 2 liter strawberry lemonade

    I guess I did alright lol

    Kmart Disaster! Update

    So I just received a very fast reply back from Kmart and the manager said they will be reviewing their coupon policy and training their customers.  Plus they're sending a $25 gift card for me to use there!  This really excites me because now I can try to do some of the bigger shops (cottonelle) and get some other things I need.  I just hope this next time will go smoother!

    Kid Essentials Boost

    $1.50 internet printable HERE (can be mailed)

    Thai Kitchen

    $1/1 Internet printable HERE

    Jergens Overnight repair

    $1.50/1 printable coupon HERE

    Purina Pro Plan


    Coupon for a free can of cat food HERE

    Sun Drop coupon

    Buy one get one free HERE

    CountryMart Matchup 7/27-8/2

    Hormel Chili $1.49
    Van Camp's baked beans .99
    • $1/4 June AllYou $2.96/4 or .74 each
    Malt o Meal cereal 2 for $4
    Cascade action pacs trial size $1.00
    • $1/1 July PG Free
    Febreze Air freshener $2.99
    • $1/1 Organize in style booklet $.99
    Hot Shot Ant & Roach twin pack $1.50
    Wisk Laundry detergent $6.39
    • $2/1 RP 6/26 $4.39
    Lipton Family Size tea bags $2.00
    • $1/2 RP 7/31 $2/2 or $1.00 each
    Nestle Nesquik $1.99
    • $1/1 RP 6/5 Free
    • $.50/1 RP 6/5 .99
    International Delight Creamer $1.99
    Silk soymilk $3.55
    • $1/1 SS 7/10 $1.55
    Country Crock sides $2.99
    • $1/1 August AllYou .99
    Farm Rich snacks $6.59
    Imperial Sugar 4 lb $1.99
    Kraft Veggie Macaroni & cheese $1.39
    Mr Clean Magic Eraser 1pk $1.00
    • .75/1 Organize in style booklet Free
    St Ives Body Wash $1.99
    • .75/1 SS 7/10 .49
    Land O Frost Deli Meat $2.50
    • .55/1 RP 5/15 $1.40
    Bounty Napkins $1.00
    • $1/1 PG 6/5 Free


      Tuesday, July 26, 2011

      Amazon Subscribe & Save

      If you shop on Amazon, then you may have seen this option.  If you don't, then this will make you start!  I never shopped on Amazon before until I got a gift card.  When I started looking around on there I was still bummed because shipping would be as much or more than the item I'm trying to buy.  Then I saw an item with the Subcribe & Save button.  It's an option to sign up for recurring purchases at a time frame you choose i.e. 1 month, 3 months.  With this, you save 15% and get free shipping! You want to know the best part?  You can cancel it after your first order.  This opened up a whole new world of Amazon in my eyes and I found some pretty good stuff there.



      Crystal Light Drink Mix 8 quart 4 pack
      $5.63 or $1.41 each!

      Teddy Graham Go-Paks 8 Pk
      $6.99 or .87 each!

      Raisin Bran Crunch 2.8 ounce cups 12pk
      $10.62 or .89 each!

      K-Mart disaster!

      Went to Kmart to tryout their double coupon promo and I wish I didn't.  It was absolutely horrible.  Instead of typing everything over again, I'll just show you the email I sent to Kmart, stating everything that happened.  Warning:  telling stories and typing papers is one of my weak points lol so sorry if it seems to just go on forever.

      "I decided to visit your store today to grab a few things because of the double coupons promotion. I am an avid couponer and take the time to make sure I use coupons correctly and within guidelines. I will say that this is one problem with Kmart as they don't have a coupon policy for everyone to see. I'm not sure how you can have a huge promotion going on but no real rules to follow other than no more than 4 like coupons in one transaction. Anyways, on to my trip. I grabbed 4 skintimate shave gels (one had a bonus razor) and 4 travel size band-aid packs. I was going to use 4 .55/1 shave gel manufacturer (mfr) coupons and 4 .50/1 any band-aid plus the store coupon for 1/1 skintimate shave gel. Well I get to check out and I ask if I need to grab 3 more store coupon books. I didn't think I should have had to but if it would have made it easier I would have. The cashier didn't understand my question somehow and didn't answer. She scanned my items then the band-aid coupons which went fine. Then the Skintimate coupons went fine until I got to the last one and she said it wouldn't scan because of the bonus razor on the one gel. I've never heard of coupons not being valid on an item because it came with a bonus free item but to keep things flowing I said don't worry about it. I'll grab another regular gel. I come back and she tells me my total. I look around for my store coupon book and it's not there. She had picked it up and put it away then says they won't work. I tell her it's a store coupon which can be combined with a mfr. She calls another employee over which says that the $1 is taken off when my rewards card is scanned which makes it .99. At this point I knew I was talking to someone that didn't know what they were talking about. I informed her all my gels rang up at the 1.99. Then she point to the screen where it says the amount of my coupons (4.20) and says that's from the rewards card. At this point I'm getting frustrated and I tell her that is from the coupons she has already scanned and the amount above it (amount saved) was from them doubling. She then moves on to say that I can't use the store coupon because the item is less than the coupon. I say I understand that I can't get overage and that the amount of the coupon has to be lowered. The cashier then scans the coupon which goes through fine......she then goes to scan it again and it beeps and says I have to buy them in separate transactions because it's one per purchase. At this point, I can't believe she even gets through the day as misinformed as she is. I tell her that's not true and she goes to grab the coupon saying it says it right there on the coupon. I then explain to her the difference between one per purchase and one per transaction. She then says she doesn't know but that there have been people up there before that took them an hour to checkout because of it. At this point I was extremely frustrated and said to just forget about everything since there was a line behind me and I left. As I walk outside, I realize why there are maybe 10 cars in the parking lot. Will not be going there until either kmart puts out a coupon policy like every other store and trains their employees about couponing basics. As much as I hate Wal-Mart, I will go there before Kmart again."

      Sorry so long but yeah as I think more about it I wonder if Kmart thinks that OPP is the same as OPT.  I tried to think of why the store coupon wouldn't scan the other times and can only think that Kmart doesn't understand per purchase either. 

      Monday, July 25, 2011

      Garnier free sample!

      Garnier USA is having a giveaway for samples of their Clear Control Anti-Dandruff Shampoo!

      Sunday, July 24, 2011

      Coupon Information Corporation

      If you're new to couponing and trying to get you stock up, you may have tried Ebay.  I'm not too sure how much longer you'll be able to do that, but that's another story.  Anyways, if you've seen coupons that you thought were too good to be true, some of them might be.  The CIC is an organization that works to end coupon fraud and has a database of all the known fraudulent coupons.  So if you are questioning a coupon or just want to check it out, then go HERE, but I will add that even if it's not on the list, use your instincts.  It's always better to be safe at home than sorry in jail.

      No More Rack

      Hey!  Got another good deal site that can get you some good freebies! NoMoreRack is a site that sells items at discounted prices and the awesome part is that new customers get a free $10 credit!  Plus they have special items that you can get just for referring people!  So make sure you join so you can snag the free credit then pass on the good word! 

      Update:  $10 credit has to be used on a $20 purchase.....Sorry guys.  I need more sleep

      Saturday, July 23, 2011

      Sorry!

      I just wanted to apologize for the lack of posts lately.  I feel like I've been swamped with things lately and have limited time o the computer.  I check my email and facebook and that's about it.  I do have a facebook version HERE, and I make sure to post everything I find on there just because I can do it quickly.  I have quite a few freebies on there that I may not post here so make sure you check it out!  I hope to have all my chores/errands done by Monday then I'll be back full speed!  Thanks for your patience!

      Thursday, July 21, 2011

      Samples for the day

      Free sample of Dentek comfort clean floss picks HERE
      Get a free leather,granite, or carpet cleaning sample HERE
      Sample of Sore No More pain relief gel HERE
      Free sample of dog treats HERE
      Free tea sample HERE

      Crowdtap Challenges

      So if you're on Crwodtap you know about the rating challenges.  At first I just skipped them due to not knowing anyone that could rate for me, until I got a Facebook.  I see lots of people helping each other out so that they can pass the challenge of 5 rates.  With that in mind, I decided I'm gonna post my challenge links and if you have one as well to post your link as a comment so that everyone that comes through here can vote also.  If you've never done this before, you click the link then either a thumbs up or down that comes up at the top of the page, and that's it!

      You don't have to have a Crowdtap account to rate but if you would like to join, just click HERE

      1. Old Navy Flip Flop Fever RATE
      2. MSN Movies RATE
      3. Kerli RATE

      Thank you!

      Wednesday, July 20, 2011

      Saving even more money!

      Ok, I'm all about saving as much money as possible, so how about discounted money? Well, lately I've been looking into this discounted gift card thing and I've seen some really good deals going on.  One site I've been checking out is Gift Card Granny.  There is such a wide assortment of cards on there because they search all over for cards.  Definitely check it out as their selection and prices change.

      Tuesday, July 19, 2011

      Today's 5 freebies

      Free Sample of Natural Nibbles Dog Food HERE

      Free Sample of freeze dried food lol  HERE

      Free Choose You flower pin HERE

      Free Sample Defender Energy bar HERE

      Free song and 2 short clips of Elmo singing with your child's name sung in the song as well!  Just use code MYELMO, choose the name, select the free option, then download! HERE





      Monday, July 18, 2011

      Today's 5 freebies

      Free Aramdek combo pack Here. Includes, balloons, pen, keychain, and bottle opener

      Free bumper sticker HERE make sure code freefbbpstkr is included when you check out and use the free shipping option

      Free sample of Huggies Snug & Dry diapers HERE

      Choice of freebie from Suave when take the quiz and use the answers BBAAAABA HERE. The prizes reset every monday.

      Free sample of Smartbones for dogs on their facebook HERE.

      Dove Men+ Care 6pk Soap

      So I've got a pretty good deal on this soap IF your local Walgreens has everything in order.  I'm an avid reader of the forums on WeUseCoupons.com and I was reading a thread about this soap.  Wags has a deal going on now for Dove products being 2 for $12 and getting a $4 register reward.  If you're lucky enough to have them, in the 6/26 RP insert there is a $4/1 coupon for the men's soap.  That means your OOP is $4 then a $4RR!  Well I run down the street with coupons in hand.  Surprisingly, they're not cleaned out of the soap but when I check out and my RR doesn't print I'm slightly confused.  I asked the cashier and she says it has to be pictured in the ad, which these aren't, so I said nevermind on the soap.  The manager then comes over to void the transaction and I mention the RR and he says "Oh! No problem, I can take care of that.  We've had problems with them printing," then hands me $4.

      As I've read more stories on people's trips, they either printed with no problem, didn't print but manager fixed it, or the customer just left without the RR.  So make sure you pay attention and don't feel bad questioning the cashier or manager.  Just because something doesn't work, doesn't mean it was because you were wrong.

      Here's a good scenario to use to roll the rewards.
      Trans. #1
      2 Dove Men's+ Care 6pk $12
      2 $4/1 (6/26RP) coupons
      Total $4 with a $4RR

      Trans. #2
      2 Mitchum Deodorant $6
      1 Penway 2 pocket folder $.09
      2 .75/1 (6/26SS) coupons
      1 $4RR
      Total $.59 with a $4RR

      Trans. #3
      2 Dove Men's+ Care 6pk $12
      1 Splash mini highlighter $.09
      2 $4/1 (6/26RP) coupons
      1 $4RR
      Total .09 with a $4RR

      Total OOP $4.68 plus another $4RR for another purchase

      Sunday, July 17, 2011

      School Supplies

      I just wanted to let everyone know that with all the school supply sales going on right now, it's an awesome time to stock up on these things.  Even if you don't have any children going to school, everyone can use paper, pens, pencils, tape, glue, and other school essentials.  Just think about it, how man time have you needed to write something down and all you can find is a used napkin and a pen with no ink haha!   I would suggest checking out all the ads and price matching at Wal-Mart if they have the same brand to save on gas.  Also, to save even more money, you can try braving the crowds during sales tax holidays if your state participates.  If your state does, then you don't have to pay tax on qualifying purchases up to a certain amount.  So make sure you take full advantage of this time and get some good necessities for yourself and even others in need!

      I'm back!

      Sorry everyone for being M.I.A. but my internet went out yesterday.  I got to make a few facebook posts and that was it.  It's amazing how much I use the internet for every little thing so it was pretty frustrating, but it's back up and I can get back to the deals!

      Friday, July 15, 2011

      Amazon Videos

      For this deal you need a Twitter account.  Go HERE and follow the instructions they give you to link your Twitter account with them and they'll credit your Amazon videos account with $5!

      Friday Friend Connect!



      Today's 5 freebies!

      Free 8x10 photo print w/ free shipping HERE
      Make sure to like them on FaceBook

      Print this COUPON for a free 3 pack of pens at Staples.  exp 7/16

      Free chocolate sample HERE.  How will this not melt in my mailbox?

      Go HERE to like them on facebook.  They are doing a sweepstakes and when you fill out the form, check the box saying you want 2 free samples.

      Free trial pair of contacts HERE


      They were a little harder to find today but I got lucky and found some!







      Thursday, July 14, 2011

      Social Parade!

      Smart and Trendy Moms
      It's a Social Parade!
      Make sure to comment below and I'll be sure to show the love back!
      Thanks to Smart and Trendy Moms

      Opinion Outpost

      Thought I'd let ya'll in on a secret....Surveys are awesome lol.  I just cashed in my points and got a $15 online citi card which I plan on using on Ebay for coupons :P.  Anyways,  it was quite painless to get to this point.  I've a part of quite a few survey sites in the past, and usually it seems to take forever to get anything.  I either never get offered surveys or you have to get a ridiculous amount of points to get anything.  Here, 10 points equal a dollar and I've never seen a survey below that.  Get 100 points and you can get a $50 gift certificate at Restaurant.com, 50 points gets you a $5 amazon gift card code, 150 gets you a $15 Citi gift card and other options!  Just click the link below and give them a try and let me know what goodies you get!

      Today's 5 freebies

      Alright, I'm going to start something new by trying to get 5 freebie deals for the day and putting them here.  These are gonna be absolutely free with no need for a credit card or any other personal info other than name and address.  These will not be giveaways or contests.

      Free sample of Garnier Moisture rescue gel HERE

      Free sample or Garnier Anti-dandruff shampoo HERE
      Free sample of Nivea Touch of Cashmere body wash HERE
      Sample of Solution Finish Car shine HERE
      Beech-Nut Toddler Welcome kit HERE



      Pampers Deal this weekend!

      Got this in my email today! "Hurry! Friday, July 15 through Saturday, July 16 ONLY!" It's good at Babies R Us and Toys R Us
      .
      Here's the fine print....
      "In store purchase only.  Quantities Limited, no rain checks.  Limit one promotional gift card per guest.  Promotional gift card valid 6 hours after activation and expires 1/28/12."

      Wednesday, July 13, 2011

      Scentsy Party

      If you like your house or car smelling great then you'll love Scentsy.  Right now I'm having an online party HERE, so make sure you check it out!
      Plug-In Warmer $20 various styles

      Scentsy Bar $5
      Scent Circle for you car $3

      There are so many choices to pick from so make sure you take a look!
      

      Free Movie Rentals

      If you have a RedBox nearby, use the code DVDONME next time you rent a movie.  It will be free for the first day!  Any day you keep it after that will be the normal $1.

      If you go to Blockbuster Express you can use code 25HLG6 that's good until Friday the 15th.