This are the sites I visit regularly, great places that help me plan my shopping
If you are in the South East PA area you HAVE to start with (they are great all over too, but because they are local to us you know you will see the stores in our area)
Moms Need to Know Mindi's hot on all the deals local and online. Check out Mindi's Couponing 101 for lots of basic info and tips! Mindi also has a coupon database, so you can see what insert you should be looking in for that HOT coupon deal you just found out about. If you need to get some more from her check out Moms Need to Cook and Moms Need to Shop
Mamma Cheaps
Playground Buzz - Kids activities - including a calendar - many are free / cheap!
Other great blogs
Deal Seeking Mom
Common Sense with Money
Midget Momma
Savings Cents with Sense
Super Couponing - Jill even teaches classes and has a DVD out on how to coupon
Message boards
Hot Coupon World
Slick Deals
Couponers Wanted (prudes and grumps stay away)
Non blog/message board sites every couponer needs:
Coupons.com - printable coupons
Redplum.com - printable coupons
SmartSource - printable coupons
Cellfire - add coupons to your store card (you don't even have to print them!)
Groupon - 1 local coupon each day - there can be some pretty big $$ saved with them
Retail Me Not - Check for coupon codes here before ordering anythihng online
IM Shopping - need ideas for gifts, locations for an item - just ask - they answer
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Look out world Mindi got a TON of Giveaways!
Mindi at Moms Need to Know is hooked up with a bunch of other bloggers to do a TON of giveaways for Dads.
The first giveaway - a Kindle DX!
Check it out!
The first giveaway - a Kindle DX!
Check it out!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Please be sure you are using your coupons correctly!
Just saw this notice from Fast Fixin'
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fast-Fixin/104448909595
Please be a good couponer - use the coupons correctly so they don't take away what they do offer!
The Online Fast Fixin coupons are not good on the 10 for $10 trays or small bags. The Coupons say only 20oz or larger. We are having to reduce our coupons because they are not being used properly.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fast-Fixin/104448909595
Please be a good couponer - use the coupons correctly so they don't take away what they do offer!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card
The blog I recommend the MOST is Moms Need To Know, and today is her birthday - Happy birthday Mindi!
Mindi is giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card - check it out!
Mindi is giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card - check it out!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
The new Staples is open
The new Staples is open in Collegeville check out the facebook fan page to save money there now!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Loving the Target deals!
I've been CRAZY busy with work, kids, life, etc . . . but I had a bit of a break today and was very excited to see a alert pop up for a list of 117 items at Target for under $1 (many are free!)
Of course I sorted out some coupons and hit Target tonight. I also did searched out some of the board game deals, I did manage to get Battleship, and the Monopoly card game, another couponer did the grab the last two connect four games as I fumbled for my 'list' but it's all good!
Check out the list at Attention Target Shoppers:
117 Items @ Target!
And while you are over there - check out :
Kids Bowl Free!
I've signed my kids up!
Of course I sorted out some coupons and hit Target tonight. I also did searched out some of the board game deals, I did manage to get Battleship, and the Monopoly card game, another couponer did the grab the last two connect four games as I fumbled for my 'list' but it's all good!
Check out the list at Attention Target Shoppers:
117 Items @ Target!
And while you are over there - check out :
Kids Bowl Free!
I've signed my kids up!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Due to abuse of the
Due to abuse of the sales, Genuardis in Royersford is now limiting customers to 18 of one type of item per customer.
Friday, January 8, 2010
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Attn Acme shoppers 1/8/2010 - 1/14/2010
Acme has another deal starting this Friday.
Coupons to gather for this deal
**the 'code' at the end of the line is the date of the paper the insert was in (btw this is on the 'fold' of the inserts too), the name of the insert IE SS means Smart Source, and the value of the coupon (this can and does vary from paper to paper - don't stress if yours is different!
-Progresso Soups, any flavor - 01-03-10 GM .50/2
-Progresso Soups, Any Flavor - 12-06-09 SS .50/2
-or printables at coupons.com
-Save $1.00 when you buy any three General Mills cereals: Basic 4, Cheerios (any), Chex (any), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs (any), Cookie Crisp (any), Dora the Explorer, Fiber One (any), Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix 9any), Oatmeal Crisp (any), Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total (any), Trix, Wheaties (any) - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/3
-General Mills Cereals, Basic 4, Cheerios (any), Chex (any), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cocoa Puffs Combos, Cookie Crisp (any), Dora the Explorer, Fiber One (any), Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix, Lucky Charms (any), Oatmeal Crisp (any), Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total (any), Trix, or Wheaties - 12-13-09 GM 1.00/3
-Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups or Fruit Roll-ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit flavored snacks, any - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/3
-Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any three (3), any flavor. - 01-03-10 SS .75/3
-Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any three (3), any flavor. - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/2
-Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, any variety - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/3
-Fiber One Chewy Bars, any - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/2
-Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters - 01-03-10 SS .50/1
-Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Any 17.5 Oz. + - 12-13-09 SS .40/1
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries - 01-03-10 GM .35/1
- Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks, any flavor - 01-03-10 SS .50/1
-Green Giant Just for One vegetables, any - 01-03-10 SS .50/1
-Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables 19 oz - 24 oz only, any variety - 12-13-09 SS .40/1
- Bisquick Original Or Heart Smart Baking Mix, Any 40 Oz. + - 12-13-09 SS .60/1
-Fiber One Frozen Muffins - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/1
-Fiber One Frozen Muffins - 10-25-09 SS 1.00/1
And how this deal works
It is a GM Spend $20 get $5 OYNO and get 50 in Boxtops
In English that means Spend $20 on select items and get a coupon for $5 that can be used on your next order, and get 50 boxtops (if anyone can't use these, I can - Leena would love for her class to win the Boxtops party!!)
Ok - that is the 'as advertised' version of the sale. But the 'register logic' part is that the register figures the amount spent on the shelf price or the price you would get without using your Acme shopper card.
Trust me, we KNOW this is what it does, that's how my shelves are so full!
Do the store employees get it NO - do some of the people at catalina get it (sadly, no). But that is how it works!!!
Is it 100% - NO., but I am active on several message boards, and if there is a product that isn't working as part of the sale I typically know pretty early in the sale cycle. Also, I am not afraid to return an order, but if I do 10 orders, and 1 doesn't work, I'm also willing to accept that I didn't get that $5 coupon and move on.
Any questions? Besides - OMG - were you even speaking English?
Oh - and I don't take credit for all this info - I just gathered it, and tried to edit so my friends could understand. Info primarily gathered from www.couponerswanted.com and www.hotcouponworld.com
Coupons to gather for this deal
**the 'code' at the end of the line is the date of the paper the insert was in (btw this is on the 'fold' of the inserts too), the name of the insert IE SS means Smart Source, and the value of the coupon (this can and does vary from paper to paper - don't stress if yours is different!
-Progresso Soups, any flavor - 01-03-10 GM .50/2
-Progresso Soups, Any Flavor - 12-06-09 SS .50/2
-or printables at coupons.com
-Save $1.00 when you buy any three General Mills cereals: Basic 4, Cheerios (any), Chex (any), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs (any), Cookie Crisp (any), Dora the Explorer, Fiber One (any), Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix 9any), Oatmeal Crisp (any), Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total (any), Trix, Wheaties (any) - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/3
-General Mills Cereals, Basic 4, Cheerios (any), Chex (any), Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cocoa Puffs Combos, Cookie Crisp (any), Dora the Explorer, Fiber One (any), Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Clusters, Kix, Lucky Charms (any), Oatmeal Crisp (any), Raisin Nut Bran, Reese's Puffs, Total (any), Trix, or Wheaties - 12-13-09 GM 1.00/3
-Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups or Fruit Roll-ups Fruit Stickerz Fruit flavored snacks, any - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/3
-Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any three (3), any flavor. - 01-03-10 SS .75/3
-Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals, any three (3), any flavor. - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/2
-Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables, any variety - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/3
-Fiber One Chewy Bars, any - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/2
-Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters - 01-03-10 SS .50/1
-Betty Crocker Cookie Mix, Any 17.5 Oz. + - 12-13-09 SS .40/1
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries - 01-03-10 GM .35/1
- Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks, any flavor - 01-03-10 SS .50/1
-Green Giant Just for One vegetables, any - 01-03-10 SS .50/1
-Green Giant Frozen Bagged Vegetables 19 oz - 24 oz only, any variety - 12-13-09 SS .40/1
- Bisquick Original Or Heart Smart Baking Mix, Any 40 Oz. + - 12-13-09 SS .60/1
-Fiber One Frozen Muffins - 01-03-10 SS 1.00/1
-Fiber One Frozen Muffins - 10-25-09 SS 1.00/1
And how this deal works
It is a GM Spend $20 get $5 OYNO and get 50 in Boxtops
In English that means Spend $20 on select items and get a coupon for $5 that can be used on your next order, and get 50 boxtops (if anyone can't use these, I can - Leena would love for her class to win the Boxtops party!!)
Ok - that is the 'as advertised' version of the sale. But the 'register logic' part is that the register figures the amount spent on the shelf price or the price you would get without using your Acme shopper card.
Trust me, we KNOW this is what it does, that's how my shelves are so full!
Do the store employees get it NO - do some of the people at catalina get it (sadly, no). But that is how it works!!!
Is it 100% - NO., but I am active on several message boards, and if there is a product that isn't working as part of the sale I typically know pretty early in the sale cycle. Also, I am not afraid to return an order, but if I do 10 orders, and 1 doesn't work, I'm also willing to accept that I didn't get that $5 coupon and move on.
Any questions? Besides - OMG - were you even speaking English?
Oh - and I don't take credit for all this info - I just gathered it, and tried to edit so my friends could understand. Info primarily gathered from www.couponerswanted.com and www.hotcouponworld.com
Getting started - how about dollar doubles??
That was the basic question posted by a facebook friend this morning, and I figured that since I took the time to answer, there was no reason to keep the answer trapped on facebook.
Dollar doubles are very, very rare in our area, sometimes Giant will do it, for like 4 coupons.
Personally when I coupon shop I find my best coupon deals at Acme ( I will post the 'prep' for the sale starting this Friday in a few minutes). Good, non coupon, deals can be found at Aldi and Amelias (ok Amelias does take coupons for some brands, but I do well there with and without coupons).
The thing is to get to know your stores coupon policies and learn prices so you know what a good deal is. IE I don't pay over $.75 for a box of cereal, I don't pay for toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, mustard, pudding. I pay pennies for things like canned vegitables, pasta sauce, ketchup, bisquick, soups, salad dressing, dry soup mix, cake frosting, cookie mix.
And even some bigger grocery items you can save a significant amount. I have a preference for Tide laundry detergent ( I have not been happy with any other detergent in my HE washer), but I am certainly not paying a $15 shelf price for it, this week I got it for $4.99, and I have picked up 4 bottles (so far, I expect to get about 2-4 more, at this price)
There is a good "couponing for dummies" here
You can also check blogs like:
Moms Need to Know is local to me - it's the first blog I go to
www.momsneedtoknow.com
or message boards for local grocery stores:
Weis:
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/weis/
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/weis/
Acme:
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/acme/
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/acme/
Giant PA
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/martins/
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/giant-pa/
Dollar doubles are very, very rare in our area, sometimes Giant will do it, for like 4 coupons.
Personally when I coupon shop I find my best coupon deals at Acme ( I will post the 'prep' for the sale starting this Friday in a few minutes). Good, non coupon, deals can be found at Aldi and Amelias (ok Amelias does take coupons for some brands, but I do well there with and without coupons).
The thing is to get to know your stores coupon policies and learn prices so you know what a good deal is. IE I don't pay over $.75 for a box of cereal, I don't pay for toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, mustard, pudding. I pay pennies for things like canned vegitables, pasta sauce, ketchup, bisquick, soups, salad dressing, dry soup mix, cake frosting, cookie mix.
And even some bigger grocery items you can save a significant amount. I have a preference for Tide laundry detergent ( I have not been happy with any other detergent in my HE washer), but I am certainly not paying a $15 shelf price for it, this week I got it for $4.99, and I have picked up 4 bottles (so far, I expect to get about 2-4 more, at this price)
There is a good "couponing for dummies" here
You can also check blogs like:
Moms Need to Know is local to me - it's the first blog I go to
www.momsneedtoknow.com
or message boards for local grocery stores:
Weis:
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/weis/
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/weis/
Acme:
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/acme/
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/acme/
Giant PA
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/martins/
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/giant-pa/
Monday, December 14, 2009
Check out these blog contests!
How about an awesome HP TouchSmart computer! This thing is just way too cool!
You can find out more at: the mcmama blog
How about winning a Tiffany necklace? Check out The Give Away Diva
You can find out more at: the mcmama blog
How about winning a Tiffany necklace? Check out The Give Away Diva
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Photo Gift Deals
My goal today is to get some photo gifts ordered, so check out some options for ordering yours!
American Greetings is offering a few free items (one per customer) or a $25 coupon towards a custom photo creation (excluding prints or gift cards). Thanks DizzyLady
Available items
50 Free prints and a Free Classic Wall Calendar
ArtsCow
12 Free 8x8 Photo Books from Artscow - You pay shipping ($8/$12 per 20/39 page book)
Enter coupon code FREE8X8BKS to receive six 20 page, and six 39 page photo books.
You pay the shipping.
You don't need to get all 12 books.
FYI I have tried to order from this site, but am finding it difficult to use, I hope to have
more time to try again later today
Coke Rewards
Do you have Coke Rewards points waiting to be used? They can get you free prints, personalized phone, mp3, PDA, laptop skins
Do you have any great photo deals to share?
Thanks to SlickDeals !
American Greetings is offering a few free items (one per customer) or a $25 coupon towards a custom photo creation (excluding prints or gift cards). Thanks DizzyLady
Available items
- Free Photo Clutch Book - use code C3733859796
- Free Pack of 25 Photo Paper Holiday Cards - use code C3733852365
- Free 11" x 8" Photo Calendar - use code C3733858476
- $25 coupon towards any other photo creation - use code C3733847579
50 Free prints and a Free Classic Wall Calendar
ArtsCow
12 Free 8x8 Photo Books from Artscow - You pay shipping ($8/$12 per 20/39 page book)
Enter coupon code FREE8X8BKS to receive six 20 page, and six 39 page photo books.
You pay the shipping.
You don't need to get all 12 books.
FYI I have tried to order from this site, but am finding it difficult to use, I hope to have
more time to try again later today
Coke Rewards
Do you have Coke Rewards points waiting to be used? They can get you free prints, personalized phone, mp3, PDA, laptop skins
Do you have any great photo deals to share?
Thanks to SlickDeals !
Sunday, November 15, 2009
I got to check out the new Wegmans today!
Yes, I am know I am behind the times on this, but I finally got to the new Collegeville Wegmans store today.
I've got to say I like it. I'll admit that I don't have the awesome catalina deals like we are used to at Acme, but the shelf prices seemed very good, the variety of products available is amazing. The store is somewhat of a maze of departments that our other local stores truly can not be compared to. My girls loved the samples being given out, and also enjoyed the train running around the ceiling area of the store.
Personally, I've got to say that I LOVE that it is a 24 hour store! I am a night owl, and I really miss having my Acme be a 24 hour store.
I did not check out the Cafe or Pub - perhaps we can get some couponers together there?
I did take advantage of the spend $25 get a turkey at $.29 a pound deal. Please don't harass me for being crazy, my family LOVES turkey, and how over can you seriously get that much meat for $.29 a pound? This turkey is currently defrosting in my fridge, and I will cook it later this week, then I can pick up my free Acme turkey and put that in my freezer later in the week. If I can find room in a freezer (I have 3 this shouldn't be such a hard thing to do, but it is), I may even pick up another turkey or 2!
One thing I will say for those who have not made their way to Wegmans yet, you need to go to the customer service desk in order to get your card. Being a new store, I expected that they would be available at the check out lanes. A kind manager did scan his card so they could go ahead and complete my order with the discounted pricing though.
Check out the Wegmans website
I would also recommend keeping an eye on the Frugally Blonde Blog for hot Wegmans deals.
I've got to say I like it. I'll admit that I don't have the awesome catalina deals like we are used to at Acme, but the shelf prices seemed very good, the variety of products available is amazing. The store is somewhat of a maze of departments that our other local stores truly can not be compared to. My girls loved the samples being given out, and also enjoyed the train running around the ceiling area of the store.
Personally, I've got to say that I LOVE that it is a 24 hour store! I am a night owl, and I really miss having my Acme be a 24 hour store.
I did not check out the Cafe or Pub - perhaps we can get some couponers together there?
I did take advantage of the spend $25 get a turkey at $.29 a pound deal. Please don't harass me for being crazy, my family LOVES turkey, and how over can you seriously get that much meat for $.29 a pound? This turkey is currently defrosting in my fridge, and I will cook it later this week, then I can pick up my free Acme turkey and put that in my freezer later in the week. If I can find room in a freezer (I have 3 this shouldn't be such a hard thing to do, but it is), I may even pick up another turkey or 2!
One thing I will say for those who have not made their way to Wegmans yet, you need to go to the customer service desk in order to get your card. Being a new store, I expected that they would be available at the check out lanes. A kind manager did scan his card so they could go ahead and complete my order with the discounted pricing though.
Check out the Wegmans website
I would also recommend keeping an eye on the Frugally Blonde Blog for hot Wegmans deals.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
I love Scrapbook savings too!
Nov 10 - Nov 30 Print 12 x 12 scrapbook pages for $.99!!
12x12 Standard Matte Prints are on sale for $.99! That is half off the regular low price of $1.99. This incredible deal will last for just a short time. Don't miss it. This sale will start on November 10th and end on November 30th. Start shopping now at www.ScrapbooksPlease.com.
12x12 Standard Matte Prints are on sale for $.99! That is half off the regular low price of $1.99. This incredible deal will last for just a short time. Don't miss it. This sale will start on November 10th and end on November 30th. Start shopping now at www.ScrapbooksPlease.com.
Monday, September 28, 2009
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Awesome giveaway at: For the Mamas!
Thanks to Mindi at Moms Need to Know I have now found out about Shannon at For the Mamas!
For the Mamas has awesome deals and is undergoing a makeover (to feature more awesome stuff!) as part of the makeover she is doing a giveaway of:
For the Mamas has awesome deals and is undergoing a makeover (to feature more awesome stuff!) as part of the makeover she is doing a giveaway of:
(3) $10.00 Bath & Body Works Giftcards
(1) $50.00 Old Navy Giftcard
(1) $100.00 Home Depot Giftcard
(1) $25.00 Barnes & Noble Giftcard
(1) $25.00 Gap Giftcard
(5) $10.00 Old Navy Giftcard
(1) $50.00 Gap Giftcard
Head on over and check it out - the giveaway ends on October 10th at 12:01 am EDT.Friday, August 7, 2009
ACME Savings 8/5-8/6
So here is a quick summary of how I did
Spent out of pocket: 23.54
Saved: 394.38
On your next order Catalinas still to be used $65
So bascially right now I am sitting at a profit of $41.46
What I got:
10 Breyers Ice Cream
6 Klondike Ice Cream
11 Salad Dressing
13 Pasta Sides
1 Cereal Bar
14 Brownie Mix
6 Hellmann Mayo
12 Ragu
8 Dove Shampoo / Conditioner
8 Q Tips
1 pack hotdog rolls
17 Chex Mix
2 Cake Mix
2 Frosting
And I am missing a couple of receipts - I believe they were for 5 more Qips, 11 Skippy and 11 more Ragu
I had the pleasure of shopping with an awesome friend - and she actually took some pics of her haul:
Her pictures do not include 10 gallons of ice cream and 6 packs of Klondike bars
Her total spending $35.64, and she has $15 is coupons to use on another order.
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