Saturday, October 29, 2011
Holy powerade!!
Powerade is on sale at QFC for only .67 cents! Usually i find them 10 for 10, but this is way better! Go stock up on some great drinkage before theyr gone! Also, great meat sale at QFC buy one get one on chicken breasts and roasts!
Get ready to get your sunday papers!
This sunday we are expecting 3 inserts, 1 smartsource, 1 P&G, and 1 redplum. So take advantage of the extra inserts and get your papers early and get em' organized! One top of getting 3 inserts, we will also be receiving the Albertson's twice the value coupons! When ever they put those out I always grab extras! Remember, you can only use 3 per transaction, so have your plan ready and make multiple trips, but as always , please do follow etiquette and be respectfull of other couponer and shoppers out there!
Have fun!
Have fun!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Coupon Creatitvity
Creativity pays big dividends when it comes to couponing. Learn how to increase your coupon savings with ten slick strategies.
Stack Coupons
You can stack plates, you can stack laundry, but did you know that you can stack coupons too? Increase your savings by combining a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon for the same item; or take it to the savings extreme by combining a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon, a sale and a rebate.
•How to Stack Coupons
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Pick Up Papers When You Travel
Did you know that the Sunday coupon inserts vary from region to region? It's true; and in fact, it's great news if you like to travel. Pick up a Sunday paper whenever you go out of town, and you're likely to net coupons that you've never seen before.
Buy Extra Papers
Find a bunch of good coupons in the paper? Then, consider buying an extra copy – or copies. If you know that the coupons in this week's paper will save you $12, then spending $2 on another paper makes sense.
Tip: Some stores discount their Sunday papers on Monday morning. Find out if there are any stores in your area that do this.
Combine BOGO Sales with BOGO Coupons
Like freebies? Then try this: combine a buy one get one free coupon with a buy one get one free sale, and you'll get both items free. Pretty slick, eh?
Use Competitor's Coupons
Lots of stores accept competitor coupons. Find out which ones do. Then, work those coupons:
•Stores that Accept Competitor's Coupons
Coupon the Clearance Rack
Clearance prices are good, but they can get even better. Carry your coupons with you at all times, and you'll be ready to match coupons on the fly.
Coupon in the Trial Section
Most coupons specify the size of the product that must be purchased, but when they don't it's an invitation to get creative. Take your "any size" coupons to the trial size section of the store, and match them up to those pint-sized goodies. Then, load your cart with lots of free loot.
Thanks to about.com for the great tips as always
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Did you get your papers today?
Remember there are many ways to get your papers, but you cant start couponing with out the coupons! So get your butt out there and pick some up. Standard rule of thumb is 1 paper per person in the household. Dont forget to make sure your inserts are in the paper before purchase, and if you see some coupons you absolutley have to have, buy a few extra papers, it'll be worth it. My favorite place to go to get my papers is Starbucks. I can grab one, sit down with some coffee, and have some me time while I browse the inserts and decide how many papers im going to purchase. Cant wait to see which ones I will be getting today!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Another GREAT shopping trip at Target!!!!
Ok, so I did 2 transactions in this trip and I feel super great about the outcome. Here’s how it went:
Transaction#1:
20 Vitamin Waters. On sale 10 for 10, but if you buy 10, you get a $5 gift card for your next purchase, so got 2 of them.
10 Glaceau Waters. On sale 10 for 10, buy 10 receive $5 gift card.
Vaseline lotions on sale but on the large size it was buy 2 get $5 gift card, and on the small ones it was buy 4 get a $5 gift card, so I got 6 (2 big 4 small) giving me 2 more $5 gift cards.
In the end of transaction #1, I paid $46.41, but saved $51.41.
Transaction #2
3 Bounce Dryer bars on sale for $2 each
Had 3 Target coupons for .50 off, plus 3 manufacturer coupons for .75 off and was able to stack them.
2 packages of Hillshire Farms packaged lunch meat on sale 2 for $6 (no coupon on meL)
4 containers of Welches Grape jelly on sale for $1.69 with manufacturer coupons for .55 off each.
Covergirl:2 powder brushes, 1 blush brush, 2 sponge puffs, and pack of powder puff. All items under $4 each. Had a manufacturer coupon for $8 off 2, plus a Target coupon for $2 off 2 to stack together equaling MONEYMAKER!!!!!!!
4 24ct Bayer advanced aspirins $3.49 each, had a Target coupon for $1 off stacked with a manufacturer coupon for $2 off!!! .49 EACH!
Subtotal after coupons with tax was $26.56, with an initial $65.18 savings, but had $25 worth of gift cards earned from first transaction making my grand total $1.56 for everything!
Total retail for the day: $189.62
Total spent: $47.97
Total saved: $141.65 =%75
How to save money on your clothing costs year round!
Clothes are often one of our biggest expenses, particularly if you have children, or a job that requires you to wear business attire. So, how can you save money on your clothing bill?
2. Have a monthly or yearly clothing budget. This can be difficult at times, but if you have a set amount of money set aside for clothing, and make it clear that the family cannot spend over this, you will save money.
3. Shop at thrift stores. Thrift stores don't have the stigma they used to, in fact most people shop at thrift stores at one time or another. There are even chains of thrift stores now such as, Value Village, and Goodwill. Also, some thrift stores have new clothing items. These may have minor defects, but even if they do, the defects are rarely even noticeable! Another benefit of thrift stores is that there is much more variety; no racks of the same clothing over and over, just in different sizes.
4. Shop at garage and estate sales. You can often find some of the best deals on clothing at garage and estate sales, quite a bit of it high quality, and since the people often just want to get rid of stuff as well as making a profit, the clothing items tend to be cheap.
5. Purchase clothing out of season. Buy sweaters, coats and other winter clothing in the Spring and Summer, and buy summer clothing such as sandals, and shorts in Winter and Fall. You will be most likely to get the best price out of season because no one else is buying at that time.
Here are 19 tips for saving money on your clothing bill:
1. Have a list of everyone's clothing sizes, and their preferences for colors and styles which you can carry with you when clothing shopping. This way you don't buy something that a family member won't wear. 2. Have a monthly or yearly clothing budget. This can be difficult at times, but if you have a set amount of money set aside for clothing, and make it clear that the family cannot spend over this, you will save money.
3. Shop at thrift stores. Thrift stores don't have the stigma they used to, in fact most people shop at thrift stores at one time or another. There are even chains of thrift stores now such as, Value Village, and Goodwill. Also, some thrift stores have new clothing items. These may have minor defects, but even if they do, the defects are rarely even noticeable! Another benefit of thrift stores is that there is much more variety; no racks of the same clothing over and over, just in different sizes.
4. Shop at garage and estate sales. You can often find some of the best deals on clothing at garage and estate sales, quite a bit of it high quality, and since the people often just want to get rid of stuff as well as making a profit, the clothing items tend to be cheap.
5. Purchase clothing out of season. Buy sweaters, coats and other winter clothing in the Spring and Summer, and buy summer clothing such as sandals, and shorts in Winter and Fall. You will be most likely to get the best price out of season because no one else is buying at that time.
6. Remember that you may not find what you are looking for immediately when shopping second-hand. Don't purchase clothing just because it is on sale or cheap. Only buy a clothing item if it is in a color, size and style that you know you or a family member will actually wear, otherwise this is money wasted, not saved.
7. Shop at the clearance racks. Most stores have clearance racks of some kind, often with high quality clothing marked way down. Be careful though, particularly if you are shopping for children and teens. Steer both you and your kids away from fads, and don't buy fad clothing that is fading fast from the clearance racks. Also, check the clothing items closely for stains, rips, missing buttons or any other possible problems. If the problem is easily fixed and you know you and/or your family member will do it, then go ahead and buy the item, otherwise don't, because it will just sit in a closet and never be worn.
8. Shop for kids and teens in August. Many stores have back-to-school sales that include clothing at this time of year, you can often find very good deals on new, high quality clothing.
9. Sell your and your family's good used clothing to a consignment shop. This way you make money on your used clothing, and you are also recycling.
10. Purchase iron on patches for the knees in pants. This works especially well for kids who are hard on their clothing. Iron them on the inside and that way it will be harder to wear a hole there and will save you money on replacing pants for the kids.
11. Purchase one of those fuzzy ball removers for your family's sweaters. It will help your sweaters to last longer if you remove these little balls periodically.
12. Buy underwear and socks for your entire family in August before school starts, you can get some really great bargains at this time of year.
13. Accessorize. This can be one of the best money saving tips there is because you can change the whole look of an outfit or piece of clothing just by adding different jewelry, scarves, or even ties.
7. Shop at the clearance racks. Most stores have clearance racks of some kind, often with high quality clothing marked way down. Be careful though, particularly if you are shopping for children and teens. Steer both you and your kids away from fads, and don't buy fad clothing that is fading fast from the clearance racks. Also, check the clothing items closely for stains, rips, missing buttons or any other possible problems. If the problem is easily fixed and you know you and/or your family member will do it, then go ahead and buy the item, otherwise don't, because it will just sit in a closet and never be worn.
8. Shop for kids and teens in August. Many stores have back-to-school sales that include clothing at this time of year, you can often find very good deals on new, high quality clothing.
9. Sell your and your family's good used clothing to a consignment shop. This way you make money on your used clothing, and you are also recycling.
10. Purchase iron on patches for the knees in pants. This works especially well for kids who are hard on their clothing. Iron them on the inside and that way it will be harder to wear a hole there and will save you money on replacing pants for the kids.
11. Purchase one of those fuzzy ball removers for your family's sweaters. It will help your sweaters to last longer if you remove these little balls periodically.
12. Buy underwear and socks for your entire family in August before school starts, you can get some really great bargains at this time of year.
13. Accessorize. This can be one of the best money saving tips there is because you can change the whole look of an outfit or piece of clothing just by adding different jewelry, scarves, or even ties.
14. Purchase clothing in colors and styles that can mixed and matched with other items in your closets. This will give you more variety and save you money.
15. Shop for clothing at discount stores such as Kmart, Ross, and Marshalls. These stores often have good quality lower priced clothing, and some even have clearance racks so you can sometimes get double the savings.
16. Stop purchasing clothing you don't need. This applies if when inventorying your or one of your family member's closets you find clothing items that you or they only wore once or twice or never wore at all, and now you are asking yourself, "Why did I buy this?"
17. Get together with your friends, (and encourage your girls to do this as well) and trade clothes each of you don't want. Sometimes one person's cast off is another person's treasure.
18. Shop online for your clothing. The only real draw back with this, particularly if you are shopping on e-bay where the clothing may be used is you cannot try it on, nor check the item out visually to be sure it doesn't have defects you cannot see in the picture. Just like in regular stores, online stores have sales too, and when they have a good return policy as well, you can save considerable money.
19. Take care of your clothing and teach your family members how to take care of their clothing. Treating stains right away, & sewing on popped off buttons and small tears immediately will help clothes to last longer.
We all need good quality clothing, however, there is no reason that you or your family members should have to pay a ton of money buying clothing. I know if you utilize these tips you will begin to see savings on your clothing bill right away! Thanks to Reqina Paul, Yahoo Contributor for so many helpful tips.
15. Shop for clothing at discount stores such as Kmart, Ross, and Marshalls. These stores often have good quality lower priced clothing, and some even have clearance racks so you can sometimes get double the savings.
16. Stop purchasing clothing you don't need. This applies if when inventorying your or one of your family member's closets you find clothing items that you or they only wore once or twice or never wore at all, and now you are asking yourself, "Why did I buy this?"
17. Get together with your friends, (and encourage your girls to do this as well) and trade clothes each of you don't want. Sometimes one person's cast off is another person's treasure.
18. Shop online for your clothing. The only real draw back with this, particularly if you are shopping on e-bay where the clothing may be used is you cannot try it on, nor check the item out visually to be sure it doesn't have defects you cannot see in the picture. Just like in regular stores, online stores have sales too, and when they have a good return policy as well, you can save considerable money.
19. Take care of your clothing and teach your family members how to take care of their clothing. Treating stains right away, & sewing on popped off buttons and small tears immediately will help clothes to last longer.
We all need good quality clothing, however, there is no reason that you or your family members should have to pay a ton of money buying clothing. I know if you utilize these tips you will begin to see savings on your clothing bill right away! Thanks to Reqina Paul, Yahoo Contributor for so many helpful tips.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Classes are open!
Classes are open!
Please contact me @ TripCconsulting@yahoo.com to schedule a group class, a one on one, or a shadow shopping trip. Very excited to begin working with all of you personally!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Free Jumbo Jack
Go to http://seahawks.com/ and print out your coupon for a free jumbo jack from jack in the box if the hawks get 3 sacs in a game!
Tip of The Day! another one for the college students
Choose The Right Meal Plan
Campus meal plans vary depending on the university -- quality, how often you eat, how much you eat, and location can all factor in. A meal plan can be a good deal, however, so do a little research and see if it's worth it. Grab a brochure; ask meal plan veterans; anything to get a little taste. Some universities offer off-campus meal plans, too. These usually involve deals w/food chains, so make sure the plan is appealing to you. If you decide to skip out on a meal plan, it's possible to eat enough and eat healthy on your own budget. Cut out some great coupons, buy in bulk and sign up for a shopper's discount card. Be creative and plan dinners with roommates and friends instead of going to more expensive restaurants.Tip of The Day!
Buy Textbooks From Used Bookstores: A tip for college students
New textbooks from university bookstores can be very expensive. Brand new editions of chemistry books, for instance, can cost as much as $300, and that's not including any lab material. However, you can cut costs on reading materials and not starve. Look around for used bookstores. Most college campuses should have several,the prices are heavily discounted, and book conditions are usually good. If you have enough time before classes start, check out the Internet for your books. Even with shipping charges, prices can turn out to be cheaper from online bookstores. And don't forget -- some of your friends might have taken a course in the past. Ask around and see if you can borrow from someone.Tuesday, October 18, 2011
%75 of you say its the time that it may take you.....results
What scares you the most about couponing?
Well, %75 percent of you say it’s the time it may take. Did you know that there are many other ways to coupon than using the binder system? All it’s really going to take is you being fed up with being broke all the time and want to start living life again without worrying about money. A little commitment of checking sale adds, and maybe rearranging how you shop at the store aren’t things that are going to take you hours a week. Give it maybe an extra 15minutes to plan your shopping trip before you go to the store and I promise that you’ll see big savings your first trip. And the more money you see you can save with a little effort will make you want to push a little more to see what you can save next time, and the next time. Pretty soon it becomes a great family hobby that is like a treasure hunt every time you go shopping, as well it’s a great way to teach your children hands on how to save and spend money wisely. All in all I’d say there are some pretty cool benefits to this whole coupon thing. J
Thanks Always,
Caira
Lots of great things for under $1 at Target
Under $1.00 Deals! Found this great set from my favorite Krazy Coupon Lady! :
If you’re like me, you could spend hours in Target, just browsing the aisles… spending a little extra time in the travel section, scanning your coupons as you go, reading the fine print on each one to see if the deal you’ve just spotted is too good to be true or not!
Well, we want to save you a little time. We’ve wrapped up as many “Under $1.00 Deals” as we could find to bring them all to you in one handy place. Get your coupons ready ahead of time and spend less time in the store!
Newer Deals:
Barilla Marinara Sauce, 24 oz. $1.89, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Barilla Sauce – (facebook.com)
Final Price: $0.89
Colgate Kids’ Transformers Toothpaste, 4.6 oz. $2.04, Regular Price
Use $0.50/1 Colgate Toothpastes, 4 oz or larger from SS 10/2 (exp 10/22)
Or $1.00/2 Colgate Toothpastes, 4 oz or larger from SS 10/2 (exp 10/22)
And Use $1.00/1 Colgate Item, toothbrush or toothpaste or 16 ct wisp, excludes trial, Target coupon from Hi Coupons booklet
Final Price: $0.54
Curel Ultra Healing Lotions, 6 oz $6.58 for two, Special Promotion through 12/17
Buy 2, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card
Use 2 $1.00/1 Curel or Jergens Natural Glow, Target Coupon from SS 9/11
And Use 2 $1.00/1 Curel Moisturizers from SS 10/9 (exp 12/3)
Pay $2.58, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card
Final Price: $2.42 Moneymaker!
Dr. Pepper TEN, 2 liter $1.89, Regular Price
Use FREE Dr. Pepper Ten from SS 10/9 (exp 11/21)
Final Price: FREE!
Extra Dessert Delights Gum $0.99, Regular Price
Use $1.00/2 Extra Gum from SS 9/25
And use $1.00/2 – Extra Gum Packs, 15ct, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: Free when you buy 2
Febreze Noticeables Wamer $2.99, Regular Price
Use $2.00/1 Febreze Noticeables warmer, Limit 4 Like coupons per transaction from PG 10/2 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: $0.99
Gerber Graduates Lil’ Meals $0.88, Regular Price
Use $0.55/1 –
Read MoreGerber Graduates Pasta Pick-Ups – (coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.33
Gerber Graduates Lil’ Entree $1.83, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Gerber Graduates Lil’ Entree – (coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.83
Glade Fall Collections Aerosol Spray $2.15, Clearance Price
Use $0.55/1 Glade Premium Room Spray, 9.7 oz from SS 9/25 (exp 11/5)
Or $0.55/1 – Glade Premium Sprays, 9.7oz – (pillsbury.com)
Or $0.55/1 – Glade Premium Sprays, 9.7oz – (eatbetteramerica.com)
And Use $1.50/2 – Glade Fall Collection Air Care Items, Excludes Trial/Travel Size, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $0.85 each when you buy 2
Gold Peak Tea, 18.5 oz $1.02, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Gold Peak Tea, 18.5oz Bottle – (coupons.com) (no longer available to print)
Final Price: $0.02
Hunt’s Canned Tomatoes, 14.5 oz. $0.87, Price Cut through 10/29
Use $0.50/2 – Hunt’s Canned Tomatoes, 12oz or Larger, Target Coupon – (target.com)
And Use $1.00/4 Hunt’s Diced, Whole or Crushed Canned Tomatoes from SS 10/2 (exp 11/14)
Final Price: $0.50 each when you buy 4
Target Printables only allow the use of 1 Like coupon per transaction
Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue $1.49, Regular Price
Use $0.50/1 Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue, Target Coupon from SS 10/9 (exp 12/9)
And Use $0.50/1 Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue , 50 ct or higher not valid on trial sizes from SS 10/2 (exp 10/30)
Or $0.50/1 Kleenex Facial Tissues from All You Magazine, Aug 2011 (exp 10/30)
Or $1.00/2 Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue , 50 ct or higher not valid on trial sizes from SS 10/2 (exp 10/30)
Final Price: $0.49
Lipton Soup Secrets, 2-pack $1.09, Regular Price
Use $0.40/1 Lipton Cup-A Soup or Lipton Soup Secrets from RP 10/2 (exp 10/30)
Final Price: $0.69
Market Pantry Bagels, 6 ct. $1.24, Regular Price
Use $1.00/2 – Market Pantry Breakfast Items, Excludes Milk and Juice, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $0.74 each when you buy 2
Market Pantry Pasta, 16 oz. $0.99, Regular Price
Use $1.00/3 – Market Pantry Dry Pastas, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $0.67 each when you buy 3
Maybelline Shine Sensational Lip Gloss $4.94, Regular Price
Use $2.00/1 Maybelline New York Color Sensational High Shine or lip product from RP 9/11 (exp 11/11)
Or $1.00/1 Maybelline Color Cosmetic Product from Walmart Insert 10/9 (exp 12/31)
And Use $2.00/1 – Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Cosmetic Item, Lipstick, Gloss, Stain or Liner, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: $0.94
Mentos UP2U Gum Pack, Single Pack $1.27, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 UP2U packs from SS 10/9 (exp 12/31)
Or $1.00/2 UP2U packs from SS 9/11 (exp 10/20)
Final Price: $0.27
Nescafe Taster’s Choice Stick Pack, 6 ct $1.29, Regular Price
Use $0.50/1 – Nescafe Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee Packets, 6pk or Larger, Target Coupon – (target.com)
And Use $0.75/1 – Nescafe Taster’s Choice Coffee Variety – (facebook.com)
Or B1G1 Free – Nescafe Taster’s Choice Coffee Variety, up to $1.39 – (tasterschoice.com)
Or $0.65/1 – Nescafe Taster’s Choice Coffee Variety – (tasterschoice.com)
Final Price: $0.04
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Stick, $2.34 Price Cut through 10/22
Use $2.00/1 – Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Facial Product – (palmers.com)
Final Price: $0.34
Q-Tips, 375 ct $10.76, Sale Price through 10/22
Buy 4, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card
Use 4 $0.60/1 Q-tips coupon 300 ct. + – (recyclebank.com) 30 points for 2 coupons
Pay $8.36, Receive $5.00 Target Gift Card
Final Price: $0.84 each when you buy 4
Suave Kids’ Shampoo or Conditioner, 12 oz. $1.84, Regular Price
Use B1G1 Suave Kids Shampoo, Conditioner or Detangling product, when you buy (1) Suave Kids Shampoo, Conditioner or Detangling product (up to $3.50) from RP 10/2 (exp 10/30)
Final Price: $0.92 each when you buy 2
Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner, 12.6 oz. $1.84, Regular Price
Use B1G1 Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner, when you buy (1) Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner (up to $3.00) from RP 10/2 (exp 10/30)
Final Price: $0.92 each when you buy 2
Sweet Leaf Tea, 20 oz $1.00, Regular Price
Use B2G1 Free – Sweet Leaf Teas, 20 oz.– (coupons.com)
Final Price: $0.66 each when you buy 3
Tazo Tea, 20 ct. $2.79, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Tazo Tea Item, 12ct or Larger Tea Bags or 32ox Liquid Concentrate, Target Coupon – (target.com)
And Use $1.00/1 Tazo Filterbag Tea or Tea Latte Concentrate from SS 9/11 (exp 11/3)
Final Price: $0.79
Tic Tacs, single packs $1.02, Regular Price
Use $1.00/2 Tic Tac single packs or (2) multi packs from RP 10/2 (exp 11/30)
Final Price: $0.52 each when you buy 2
Ongoing Deals:
Aquafresh Extreme Clean, .8oz Travel Size $0.97
Use $1.00/1 – Aquafresh Extreme Clean, any – (aquafresh.com)
Final Price: FREE!
Band-Aid Brand Hello Kitty, 10 ct. OR Adult Band-Aids, 8 ct. $0.97, Regular Price
Use $0.50/1 Band-Aid Bandages from SS 7/31 (exp 12/31)
Final Price: $0.47
Benadryl Anti-Itch Stick $2.29, Regular Price
Use $2.00/1 Benadryl Topical Product from RP 6/19 (exp 12/31)
Or $1.00/1 – Benadryl Topical Product, Excludes Trial Size – (benadryl.com)
Final Price: $0.29
Carefree Liners, 20-22ct $0.99, Regular Price
Use $0.50/1 Carefree Product from SS 8/21 (exp 10/31)
Or $0.50/1 – Carefree Product – (carefree.com)
Final Price: $0.49
CoverGirl Blush $3.74, Regular Price
Use $8.00/2 CoverGirl Face Products, Limit 4 Like coupons per transaction from PG 10/2 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: FREE!
Crave Soft Treats for Cats $1.59, Regular Price
Use FREE Crave soft treats for cats, up to $1.59 from RP 9/18 (exp 10/29)
Final Price: FREE!
Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding, 4 pack $1.02, Regular Price
Use $.50/2 Snack Pack Products from ALL YOU, Sept 2011 (exp 11/15)
Final Price: $0.77 each when you buy 2
Ivory Bar Soap, 3 ct. $0.99, Regular Price
Use $0.35/1 Ivory body wash or bar or Safeguard bar or liquid hand soap, Limit 4 Like Coupons per transaction from PG 10/2 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: $0.64
Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Travel Size First Aid Kit $0.97, Regular Price
Use $1.50/2 Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Products from RP 7/31 (exp 11/30)
Or Use $1.50/2 – Johnson and Johnson Red Cross Product – (jnjfirstaid.com)
Final Price: $0.22 each when you buy 2
Kikkoman Soy Sauce, 10 oz. $1.44, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Kikkoman Product, any – (smartsource.com)
Final Price: $0.44
LA Looks X-treme Hold Sport Gel, 20 oz $1.94, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 L.A. Looks Product, 20 oz or 26 oz from RP 7/31 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: $0.94
Oral-B Essential Floss, 55 Yd $0.94, Regular Price
Use $1.50/2 Oral-B Floss or Oral-B floss picks 30 ct or more, Limit 4 Like coupons per transaction from PG 10/2 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: $0.19 each when you buy 2
Orbit Single Pack Gum $0.97, Regular Price
Use $1.00/2 Extra, Orbit, Eclipse, Juicy Fruit, Double Mint, Spearmint, Big Red or Winterfresh from SS 7/31 (exp 10/31)
Or $0.50/2 Extra, Orbit, Eclipse, Juicy Fruit, Double Mint, Spearmint, Big Red or Winterfresh from SS 7/31 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: $0.47 each when you buy 2
Reach Floss Icy Mint, 55 yards $1.47, Regular Price
Use $1.50/2 Listerine Mouthwash, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss or Reach Access Flosser from SS 7/31 (exp 12/31)
Or $0.50/1 Listerine Mouthwash, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss or Reach Access Flosser from SS 7/31 (exp 12/31)
Or $3.00/3 Select Listerine or Reach Items from SS 1/9 (exp 12/31)
Final Price: $0.72 each when you buy 2
Reach Floss $0.97, Regular Price
Use $3.00/3 Select Listerine or Reach Items from SS 1/9 (exp 12/31)
Or $0.50/1 Listerine Mouthwash, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss or Reach Access Flosser from SS 7/31 (exp 12/31)
Or $1.50/2 Listerine Mouthwash, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss or Reach Access Flosser from SS 7/31 (exp 12/31)
Final price: FREE!
Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners 4ct., $1.92 Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners – (reynoldskitchens.com)
Final Price: $0.92
Sobe Pure Zero Calorie Water $0.71, Clearance Price
Use $1.00/5 Sobe, or Propel Beverages from Pepsi Moments to Save 10/2 (exp 10/22)
Final Price: $0.51 each when you buy 5
Tide Single Load, 1.6 oz. $0.97, Regular Price
Use $2.00/3 Tide Detergents, Downy or Tide Stain Release or Bounce products, Limit 4 Like coupons per transaction from PG 10/2 (exp 10/31)
Or $1.00/2 Tide Detergents, Downy or Tide Stain Release products, Limit 4 Like coupons per transaction from PG 10/2 (exp 10/31)
Final Price: $0.30 each when you buy 3
TUMS, 3 roll 24 ct $1.92, Regular Price
Use $1.00/1 – Tums Product, any – (tums.com)
Final Price: As low as $0.92
Visine Eye Relief Product 0.5 oz, $3.04 Regular Price
Use $3.00/1 – Visine Product, 0.5 oz or larger – (smartsource.com)
Final Price: $0.04
Whisker Lickins Cat Treats, 2.1 oz $0.99, Price Cut through 10/22
Use $0.75/1 Purina Whisker Lickin’s any size from RP 9/11 (exp 12/11)
Or $0.75/2 Purina Whisker Lickin’s, any size from RP 10/2 (exp 11/27)
And Use $1.00/1 – Purina Whisker Lickin’s Cat Treats, Target Coupon – (target.com)
Final Price: FREE!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
You dont have to pay for cable. Great video
Thanks to msn again for another great tip for us all
http://money.msn.com/money-video/default.aspx?vid=31d9c396-66a4-680b-5c50-2c5fc39e665d&src=CPPlayer:share:permalink:smartPools_OPAB
http://money.msn.com/money-video/default.aspx?vid=31d9c396-66a4-680b-5c50-2c5fc39e665d&src=CPPlayer:share:permalink:smartPools_OPAB
Results of shopping trip
So super bummed they were out of the 2 liters I wanted but I was kind of expecting that so no biggy, but still feel happy about my trip.
I got a bag of Tostitos scoops, Tostitos dip, 2 2liters of sierra mist, 1 2liter of diet Pepsi, a gallon of milk, one package of Cover girl powder puffs, 3 Cover girl blushes, and a 4 pack of pretty nice sized plastic bowls great for cereals.
Retail cost for everything: $36.55
spent: $10.50
saved: $26.05=%71
I’m happy with that!
Goin shoppin!
Gonna go shopping and see how good i can do! Check out my previous blogg "my plan for this week" to see what our goals are...will post pics when we get back! Wish us luck!
Caira
Caira
Tip Of The Day!
Are you paying dues at a club that you never use? Like, for instance, a gym membership or a country club membership? Cancel these club memberships, even if you think you might use them again someday – you can always renew the membership at a later date if it turns out that you actually do miss it.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Free Family Fun Night
A great way to spend some quality time with the family and make it fun is to do a power outage night! Now, a lot of us in the northwest already are forced into these at times, but why not plan for it and make it a fun time instead of a stressfull unprepared time. Get your flashlights and candles out and get ready for some fun! Light a fire or get out the old camperstove and make a quick and easy dinner. No stove? No Problem! Just have some sandwhiches and fruit cups or somethin. Grab the deck of cards or some board games. Play some charades, or do some shadow puppets for the younger kids. Tell some spookies stories. So may ways to spend a great themed night with the family. Unplugg for a moment and see how much fun you can really have with you family!
Enjoy!!
Thanks Always
Caira
Enjoy!!
Thanks Always
Caira
My goal this week....
So as I am broker than broke, as many people out there, my goal this week is to go to the store and get multiple items, and have a zero checkout. Here is my plan :)
I was able to obtain 12 of the "free 2 liter of Dr.Pepper free" coupons, as well as more of the "$8 off 2 Covergirl face product"coupons. I am going to go and get all 12 of the 2 liters since the coupon doesnt limit quantity, and go and get more of the Covergirl items that are under $4 (such as the spunges which i will be using in my goodie bags for my class giveaways). My goal is to have around $5 of overage to get us a gallon of milk for my daughters cereal in the mornings. Im pretty confident in this shopping trip and am very excited. I know it's not a huge trip, but what I want to show everyone is that we can do many trips and build a sufficent stockpile every week with out spending much. We are not going to be doing huge trips like on TLC's extreme couponing all the time because, as the interveiws with the ladies on the show have shown us, those trips are not usuall trips and were consistently their biggest trips ever that took the most planning.
Cant wait to show you all what I am able to do this week with pretty much a zero budget!
Thanks Always!
Caira
I was able to obtain 12 of the "free 2 liter of Dr.Pepper free" coupons, as well as more of the "$8 off 2 Covergirl face product"coupons. I am going to go and get all 12 of the 2 liters since the coupon doesnt limit quantity, and go and get more of the Covergirl items that are under $4 (such as the spunges which i will be using in my goodie bags for my class giveaways). My goal is to have around $5 of overage to get us a gallon of milk for my daughters cereal in the mornings. Im pretty confident in this shopping trip and am very excited. I know it's not a huge trip, but what I want to show everyone is that we can do many trips and build a sufficent stockpile every week with out spending much. We are not going to be doing huge trips like on TLC's extreme couponing all the time because, as the interveiws with the ladies on the show have shown us, those trips are not usuall trips and were consistently their biggest trips ever that took the most planning.
Cant wait to show you all what I am able to do this week with pretty much a zero budget!
Thanks Always!
Caira
How to get your family involved
How to get your family involved
Sometimes the hardest part of trying to support your family on a budget is that you always feel alone. The kids are constantly leaving the lights on, you don’t feel like you get any help from your partner, or just maybe you don’t let anybody help. Whatever the case, here’s some tips to make things be easier, as a family.
Have the kids help you go through the papers, or give them a pair of scissors to help cut the coupons. The most important thing is let them be involved. That’s all our kids usually want is to spend more time with us and have our attention. Ask your partner if they would like to help, and if not, ask them if they could tend to dinner, or something else while you maintain the coupons, since the overall goal of this hobby is to save the family money. Try to maybe provide incentives to some of the older kids that may not want the attention so much. Offer them an hour extra TV or phone time, let them choose dinner, something to grab their attention and make them want to help.
Find a routine and as long as everyone works together as a family to save money, there is more money to have for other things (such as a teenagers birthday, wink wink, bribery) Either way, if you are unable to find a way to make this as less stressful as possible, then maybe we should try a new technique, but start off with some of these tips first and see how it goes. Hope this helps!
Thanks Always!
Caira
Tip Of The Day!
Freeze your credit...literally. Take your credit cards and put them in a ziplock or tupperware filled with water then place them in the freezer, not in your wallet where it’s easy to spend them. If you argue that you need it for “emergencies,” just be sure to keep a small amount of cash hidden in your wallet for these emergencies.If there truly was a credit card worthy emergency, slamming that block of credit card ice on the kitchen floor wouldn't really be that big of the deal now would it, other wise just be patient and defrost it in the sink, which will give you even more time to think about the "is it worth it" angle. Don’t keep plastic on you until you have the willpower to not use it even when you’re sorely tempted.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Don’t stress about falling behind on your clipping!
Don’t stress about falling behind on your clipping!
Every so often you are going to get caught up in life! That’s ok! J If you fall behind on clipping your coupons and have 2 weeks’ worth of papers to clip, don’t feel overwhelmed. Its ok, it happens to all of us. All that you need to do is find the motivation to get up and get started! One day after work while the kids are doing homework, get all the papers out and organize all your inserts, then call it a day. Then the next day go ahead and start clipping while the hubby makes dinner for a change (I’m sure he’d rather throw some dinner together than cut your coupons!). Then the next day put the kids in the bath and put your coupons away in your binder. Don’t look at it as a huge obstacle that you have to conquer right now. Break it up into sections and you’ll feel so much more at ease. Never should you feel overwhelmed or stressed about your coupons. Couponing should be a fun hobby for you that you enjoy that saves you money instead of costing you money! Hoped you enjoyed this lil’ tid bit! Come back daily for more great tips and advice on saving money every day!
Thanks Always!
Caira
Tip Of The Day!
It’s worth the time to do a bit of research when you buy a new appliance. A reliable, energy efficient washer and dryer might cost you quite a bit now, but if it continually saves you energy and lasts for fifteen years, you’ll save significant money in the long run. When you need to buy an appliance, research it – start with back issues of Consumer Reports at the library. An hour’s worth of research can easily save you hundreds of dollars.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Easy tip for keeping your home smelling wonderful
great way to keep your home smelling wonderful and inviting! For these cold winter months many of us burn to keep our homes warm. For any of you that have a fireplace with a kettle, or a wood burning stove....fill kettle or pot with water and place on top of stove.... just add cinnamon, orange or lemon peel(grated works best),or a few drops of vanilla extract into the water. As the stove or kettle gets hotter, the water starts to steam, and in the steam rises the wonderful smells of your basic house hold ingrediants! Hope you enjoyed this tip! For more cost friendly tips on everyday living make sure to visit us daily here!
Thank Always!
Caira
Thank Always!
Caira
New weekly poll posted!
New weekly poll posted: What scares you the most about couponing? Let us know your answer! At the end of the week we will focus on all the answers and how NOT scary they really can be! :) ENJOY!
Weekly poll results
When scoping out the registers, statistically you should go to the young male. He is typically more friendly, and more trusting of your couponing understanding. He is statistically more approachable and more likely to be more responsive to you and all of your coupons than any of the other available checkers. Check back in for our next weekly poll!
Thanks always!
Caira
Thanks always!
Caira
Tip Of The Day!
Be on top of everone turning off the lights!! Why are you paying for a room to be lighted, with the tv going when nobody is in there?! The key is to use less energy, particularly when you’re not using the device. Simply make it your best habit. You'll be surprised how much money will come back to you. Also try unplugging some of your devices. Instead of charging yourself phone everynight while you sleep, try charging it in your car while you drive, or at work while you are at your desk. Unplug that end table lamp the rarely gets used. Just by these househole items being plugged in they are sucking the money out of your pocket.
Hope you enjoyed this tip of the day.
Thanks Always!
Caira
Hope you enjoyed this tip of the day.
Thanks Always!
Caira
Monday, October 10, 2011
10 fees you shouldnt be stuck paying
It's easy to overlook fees when they're just a couple of bucks. But even the small ones quickly add up. However, most of the time you can avoid being nickel and dimed. With the help of BillShrink -- a free cost-savings site -- we created a list of 10 fees you can escape.
1. 'Free' checking fee. Some banks are starting to attach more strings to their free checking accounts. That is, you'll have to pay a monthly fee unless you meet certain criteria. However, several online banks and community banks and some major banks still offer free checking without all the requirements to qualify.
2. Balance-transfer fee. Some credit card companies now charge up to 5% for balance transfers. So before you transfer a balance from one card to another with a low or 0% introductory rate, you should do the math to see if the amount of interest payments that you save with the introductory offer outweighs the balance-transfer fee that has to be paid immediately. You might find that you'll get a better deal by negotiating down the rate on your current card.
3. Retailer credit card fees. New credit card rules make it harder for retailers to extend credit on the spot. However, that doesn't mean you'll no longer hear "Do you want to save 10% on your purchase today by opening a card account with us?" The discount is tempting, but these cards often come with higher interest rates than traditional credit cards. If you don't pay your bill in full, that discount you got will quickly be wiped out by the high rate you'll be paying on your balance.
4. Credit card late fees. Although the new credit card rules prohibit card issuers from charging $25 for a first-time late payment, issuers can charge $35 if you're late a second time within six months. To avoid these fees, sign up for payment alerts from your credit card company. You'll receive an email or text message several days before your bill is due.
5. Rewards card annual fees. An increasing number of rewards cards charge annual fees. However, there are cards with great perks and no fees. BillShrink recommends Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards, Chase Sapphire Card, and Pen Fed Visa Platinum Cashback Rewards.
6. Directory assistance fees. Calling 411 can cost $1.25 or more. You can get free directory assistance by calling 1-800-BING-411 (Bing is owned by Microsoft, the publisher of MSN Money) or 800-FREE-411 (you'll have to listen to an ad first).
7. Baggage fees. Unless you fly on Southwest or JetBlue, you'll probably pay a fee to check a bag. If you're flying with any of the other airlines and have to check a few bags, you might find it cheaper to send your luggage to your destination by FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service ground shipping.
8. Airline booking fees. Don't even think about picking up the phone to book a flight -- unless you don't mind spending $15 or more for the privilege of talking to a booking agent. Book your flights online to avoid this fee.
9. Cellphone early termination fees. You can face a termination fee of $200 or more if you cancel your service before your contract is up. You can avoid these fees by signing up for prepaid service (and save money because these plans usually are cheaper).
10. Roaming fees. Make sure you understand how your cellphone roaming and international charges work. According to BillShrink, some roaming rates are $2.49 per minute. And, some carriers will even charge you to access your voicemail (a charge of $4.99 for a missed call) even if you don't pick up that call while you are roaming. If you send a video while roaming, you could be charged up to $7.
This article was reported by Cameron Huddleston for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
1. 'Free' checking fee. Some banks are starting to attach more strings to their free checking accounts. That is, you'll have to pay a monthly fee unless you meet certain criteria. However, several online banks and community banks and some major banks still offer free checking without all the requirements to qualify.
2. Balance-transfer fee. Some credit card companies now charge up to 5% for balance transfers. So before you transfer a balance from one card to another with a low or 0% introductory rate, you should do the math to see if the amount of interest payments that you save with the introductory offer outweighs the balance-transfer fee that has to be paid immediately. You might find that you'll get a better deal by negotiating down the rate on your current card.
3. Retailer credit card fees. New credit card rules make it harder for retailers to extend credit on the spot. However, that doesn't mean you'll no longer hear "Do you want to save 10% on your purchase today by opening a card account with us?" The discount is tempting, but these cards often come with higher interest rates than traditional credit cards. If you don't pay your bill in full, that discount you got will quickly be wiped out by the high rate you'll be paying on your balance.
4. Credit card late fees. Although the new credit card rules prohibit card issuers from charging $25 for a first-time late payment, issuers can charge $35 if you're late a second time within six months. To avoid these fees, sign up for payment alerts from your credit card company. You'll receive an email or text message several days before your bill is due.
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5. Rewards card annual fees. An increasing number of rewards cards charge annual fees. However, there are cards with great perks and no fees. BillShrink recommends Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards, Chase Sapphire Card, and Pen Fed Visa Platinum Cashback Rewards.
6. Directory assistance fees. Calling 411 can cost $1.25 or more. You can get free directory assistance by calling 1-800-BING-411 (Bing is owned by Microsoft, the publisher of MSN Money) or 800-FREE-411 (you'll have to listen to an ad first).
7. Baggage fees. Unless you fly on Southwest or JetBlue, you'll probably pay a fee to check a bag. If you're flying with any of the other airlines and have to check a few bags, you might find it cheaper to send your luggage to your destination by FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service ground shipping.
8. Airline booking fees. Don't even think about picking up the phone to book a flight -- unless you don't mind spending $15 or more for the privilege of talking to a booking agent. Book your flights online to avoid this fee.
9. Cellphone early termination fees. You can face a termination fee of $200 or more if you cancel your service before your contract is up. You can avoid these fees by signing up for prepaid service (and save money because these plans usually are cheaper).
10. Roaming fees. Make sure you understand how your cellphone roaming and international charges work. According to BillShrink, some roaming rates are $2.49 per minute. And, some carriers will even charge you to access your voicemail (a charge of $4.99 for a missed call) even if you don't pick up that call while you are roaming. If you send a video while roaming, you could be charged up to $7.
This article was reported by Cameron Huddleston for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
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