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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

New Printable Coupons

Here's some new printable coupons that are floating around cyberspace...I know I say this all the time, but DON'T FORGET TO PRINT THEM TWICE!! By hitting the back arrow a couple of times, you can print printable coupons two times.

Contadina Tomatoes
-$ .35 can of Contadina tomatoes

Zone Perfect All Natural Nutrition Bar
Register in their VIP program to receive a Buy One Get One Free coupon.
Then, log-in to your account and you will be able to print a Buy One Get Three Free!!!
Zone Perfect bars are available at most Targets, Walmarts, Walgreens and Krogers.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
Buy Velveeta Shells & Cheese, Get Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Free

Marie Callender's Signature Sautes
-$2.00 on one Signature Saute

Hebrew National Beef Franks
- $1.00 on one Hebrew National Beef Franks

Nestle Easter Candy
- $1.00 on two bags

And, of course, click on the coupons.com banner on the side of my page to see many more printable grocery coupons available now!

Target Deals This Week

Target is another one of those great stores that allows you to use one of their store coupons with a manufacturers coupon. Plus, they take internet coupons (if you haven't noticed yet, not every store will accept internet coupons).

Target has a whole section of store coupons at their website here. Also, remember that prices vary regionally.

Here's a couple of the deals that I see for this week:

Gillette Venus Breeze Razor
$7.99
- $2.00 (Procter & Gamble 2/8 insert)
- $3.00 (Target printable coupon here)
- $5.00 (Receive a $5.00 Target gift card when you buy two)
= $ .49 each when you buy two after coupons and gift card!!

Purina Dog Chow, 20 lb.
$11.99
- $4.00 (Printable Coupon here, print two, must take survey)
- $5.00 (Receive a $5.00 Target gift card when you buy two)
= $7.49 each when you buy two after coupons and gift card!!

Goldfish Crackers
$1.66 (On Sale)
- $1.00 (Target printable coupon here, print two!)
- $1.00/2 (Printable Coupon here)
= $ .16 each when you buy two after coupons and sales.

Hope you find some other great deals. I love walking along the ends of the aisles at my Target...especially in the food section. I have often found food items on clearance that I have been able to combine with coupons to get for free or almost free. Also, if you forget to print off your Target store coupons from home, you can now print them off at the kiosk in the front of most Target stores.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Coupons: Fact or Fiction?

"We don't purchase the items that we always see coupons for. Coupons are always for processed foods." - FICTION!!

There are coupons available for a wide range of grocery items - not just processed foods!! I was surprised when I started collecting coupons, what kind of coupons are out there. You can find coupons for milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, frozen vegetables, cereal, peanut butter, condiments, coffee, tea, pasta, juice, etc. I have even e-mailed several produce companies, and they have been happy to send me coupons for their fresh produce!

Of course, one of the largest areas of coupon savings for me, are in household items and toiletries. In fact, there are several kinds of items that I rarely pay anything for because of coupons (toothpaste, shampoo, air fresheners, lip stick, eyeliner, and more). Read my post on Walgreens 101 to find out how I do this. One statistic shows that 47% of coupons are for non-food items.

"It is cheaper to buy the store brands/use my store discount card. Coupons are just for the expensive items." - FICTION!!

While smart shoppers should always take into account the price of a store brand item when purchasing a name-brand item, many times you can find a name brand item on sale, which brings its' price with a coupon much cheaper than the store brand. And, don't forget - you can use coupons on top of the savings that your store discount card offers...always double up on the store deals/manufacturers coupons.

Keep in mind, however, that you are not saving money simply by using a coupon...it is only saving money if it is something that you were already needing/planning on purchasing, and if it is the best priced item for the product you are purchasing. For example, just because you have a coupon for $1.00 off Del Monte fruit cups, it might still be $ .50-$1.00 cheaper to purchase a store brand without a coupon. Always compare prices!!

"It doesn't make sense to purchase a $2.50 newspaper to save $ .50-$1.00." - FICTION!!

This is one myth that I used to believe...that I would never be able to make back the price of the newspaper with the few coupons that I would use. However, I soon found this to be false. Once I started strategically shopping - planning a menu and stacking the store sales and coupons with the manufacturers coupons - I found that I was saving far more than the $2.50 cost of the newspaper. In fact, now I sometimes will purchase more than one paper! 82% of coupons issued are in the Sunday paper which equals almost $261 billion potential coupon savings available.

Some of you even shop at stores that double and triple coupons (I'm fighting back feelings of jealousy right now!!) - you really have access to some great coupon savings!! One statistic shows that regular coupon users save an average of 11.5% off their total shopping bill!

Random Coupon Facts:

Only 15% of shoppers use coupons religiously.

Every year, shoppers save almost $3 billion with grocery coupons, however, $315 billion worth of grocery coupons are thrown away.

Fewer than 2% of coupons are used.

74% of households earning more than $75,000 a year use grocery coupons.

Over 80% of households earning between $50,000 and $75,000 a year report using coupons to grocery shop.

The lowest level of coupon use is in the $25,000-$50,000 annual income bracket!!!

I Love Free Magazines!


I am already receiving these offers, but I wanted to pass them along to you.

Martha Stewart Living - Hurry, this one always goes fast! Fill out a short survey about your favorite breakfast foods.

Parents - Free two-year subscription.

Woman's Day - Fill out a survey about the line of work you are in.



Juicy Juice Coupons


If your family loves juice as much as ours does, you may be interested in this offer from Juicy Juice. Join their marketing panel here, and receive promotional items, samples and coupons. You can also earn points on their website that can be used to redeem great stuff in their online store.

You do have to fill out a questionnaire, and then they will let you know if you qualify to be on their panel.

Albertsons, Kroger and More...

I know some of you are checking this from Texas, South Carolina, and other nice, warm southern locations, and may not have the grocery stores that I have been covering coupon match-ups for. Here is a list of all of the grocery stores that A Full Cup has forums for. On these forums, you can find coupon match-ups and deals for the stores in your area. Hope this is helpful for you.

A& P
Albertsons
Big Y
Bi-Lo
Cub Foods
Food City
Food Lion
Freds
Fry's
Giant Eagle
Harris Teeter
HEB
Hen House
Hyvee
Ingles
King Soopers
Kroger
Lowes Foods
Marsh
Meijer
Military Commisary
Pathmark
Price Chopper
Price Chopper Midwest
Publix
Rainbow Foods
Safeway
Schnucks
Shaws
Shoppers Food Warehouse
Shoprite
Stater Bros
Stop & Shop
Sweetbay
Tops
Weis
Winn Dixie


More Great Printable Coupons...

Here's a few more printable coupons that are available right now...

$5.00 off a box of Glucerna cereal
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$1.35 off a box of Chocolate Mocha Fiber One bars
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$1.00 off two cans of Campbell's cooking soups. This coupon would be great combined with a sale. For example, at CVS this week they are on sale for Buy One Get One Free.

Don't forget to print all of these twice...just hit the back button on your browser several times until it prints again!!

Piggy Wiggly Deals - 2/23-3/1

Here's a few things you might want to grab at "the Pig" this week! Remember, prices may vary by region:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Family Pack
$1.99/lb.

Red Seedless Grapes
$ .99/lb.

Dunkin' Donuts Coffee, 11-12 oz.
$4.99

Dannon Yogurt, 6 oz. (Fruit on the Bottom or Light n' Fit)
$ .38 each
- $ .60/6 (Manufacturers Coupon from Recent Insert)
= $ .28/each when you buy six!!

Progresso Soups
$ .99
- $1.10 (Printable Coupon Here - don't forget to print twice!)
= Free + you "earn" $ .11!!!

Sargento Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz.
2/$4.00
- $ .50/2 (Manufacturers Coupon from Recent Insert)
= $1.75 each when you buy two!!

Ragu Pasta Sauce, 26 oz. - Buy 2, get 16 oz. pkg. Barilla pasta free
2/$4.00
- $ .75/2 (Manufacturers Coupon from Recent Insert)
= $3.25 for two Ragu pasta sauces and one Barilla pasta

Wishbone Salad Dressing, 16 oz. - Buy 2, get 12 oz. Fresh Express Garden Salad free
2/$4.00
- $ .75 (Manufacturers Coupon from Recent Insert)
= 3.25 for two Wishbone salad dressings and one Fresh Express garden salad

Sunsilk Shampoo, 12 oz. - Buy 2, get one Sunsilk Shampoo free
2/$6.00
- $2.00/2 (Manufacturers Coupon from Recent Insert)
= $4.00 for 3 Sunsilk shampoos or conditioners!!

Let me know if you find any other deals!!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Econo Foods Deals - 2/23-3/1

Here are some of the deals that I see at Econo Foods. Let me know what else you find! Make sure you use your Econo discount card!

Russet Potatoes, 5 lbs.
$ .99 (Sale Price, limit 2)

Azteca Flour Tortillas, 10 ct.
$1.09 (Sale Price)

Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix
2/$2.00 (Sale Price)
- $ .75/2 (Smart Source coupon)

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
5/$4.00 (Better deal at Super One)

Our Family Creamy or Crunchy Peanut Butter, 28 oz.
5/$5.00

Dutch Farm Bagels
5/$5.00

Our Family Frozen Vegetables, 16 oz.
5/$5.00

Super One Deals - 2/21-2/27

I don't see too many great deals at Super One for this week, but here are a few things that caught my eye:

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
2/$1.00 (Sale Price)

Fast Fixin' Chicken Strips, Nuggets or Patties, 8-10 oz. pkgs.
10/$10.00 (Sale Price)
Go here to find out how you can get a free Fast Fixin' product ($7.99 value) for free by sending in 10 Fast Fixin' UPCs. This could work out well if you purchased 10/$10.00.

Hunt's Tomatoes, 14.5 oz. can
10/$10.00 (Sale Price)
- $ .40/2 (Smart Source coupon)

Ro-Tel Tomatoes
10/$10.00 (Sale Price)
- $ .30/1 (Smart Source coupon)

Ragu Pasta Sauce, 26 oz.
Buy One Get One Free (Sale Price)
- $ .75/2 (Smart Source coupon)

Let me know if you see any other deals.

Walgreens Plans for This Week

If you are new to Walgreens shopping, be sure to check out my Walgreens 101 posts here.

Here's the deals I plan to snag this week at Walgreens:

Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator
$2.99 (Sale Price)
- $1.00 (Easy Saver Rebate #31)
- $1.50 (Home Mailer Coupon from SC Johnson)
= $ .50!!

Excedrin Pain Relief, 20 ct.
$1.99
- $1.00 (1/4 Smart Source coupon)
- $1.00 (Register Reward)
= Free and you "earn" $ .01 after coupon and Register Rewards!

Reynolds Aluminum Foil, 20 sq. ft.
$ .89 (With In-Ad Coupon)
- $1.00 (2/8 Smart Source coupon)
= Free and you "earn" $ .11 after coupons!

Hershey Chocolate Bar
2/$ .89 (With In-Ad Coupon)
- $ .89 (1/25 Smart Source BOGO Coupon)
= Free after coupons!

Colgate Toothpaste
$ .99 (On Sale)
- $ .75 (2/1 Smart Source Coupon)
= $ .24!!!

Charmin, 6 Big Rolls
$3.49 (With In-Ad Coupon)
- $1.00 (Home Mailer Manufacturers coupon)
= $2.49!!!

Let me know what deals you are planning on picking up! Happy Walgreens Shopping!

For those of you lucky enough to have more than one drugstore in your area, check out how to get deals at CVS and RiteAid:

CVS 101
RiteAid

My Walmart Deals

I got some great deals at Walmart this weekend. Here's a couple of my deals. Remember, Walmart prices vary by region...

Riceworks Gourmet Chips, 5.5 oz.
$2.66
- $2.66 (Free Bag Coupon here)
= Free!!

Microwavable Potatoes
$ .68 (On Sale from $1.28)

Jenny-O Ground Turkey Extra Lean, 1.25 lbs.
$5.44
- $1.00 (Peelie Coupon on Package)
= $4.44!!

Toll House Valentine Cookie Dough
$1.50 (On Sale from $2.50)
- $1.00 (Manufacturer Coupon)
= $ .50!!

Bananas
$ .50/lb. (On Sale from $ .64/lb.)

100 Calorie Packs Oreo Cakesters
$4.00/2 boxes
- $2.00 off two boxes
= $1.00/box!!

Coffee Mate 16 oz. Vanilla Caramel Creamer
$1.94
- $1.50 (Printable Coupon here)
= $ .44!!

Cascade Crystal Clear Rinse Agent
$3.47
- $3.47 (From Home Mailer Coupon)
= Free!!!

Hope you got some good deals this weekend too! Leave a comment and let us know!!

Free Arby's Sandwich...


Here's another great Arby's coupon...Receive a free Roastburger with the purchase of a drink. Yum!

Register for Great Coupons!


Start Making Choices is a great website with nutrition tips, recipes, and more!! Right now, if you register with them, you will receive:

Orville Redenbacher's Natural Gourmet Popcorn in Lime & Salt Flavor
A coupon for $1.00 off any four Hunt's Diced, Stewed or Whole Tomatoes
A coupon for $1.00 off any two Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers
A coupon for $1.00 off any two Healthy Choice Cafe' Steamers
A coupon for $1.50 off any two Orville Redenbacher's Natural Gourmet Popcorn

Free Kashi Dinner Coupon


Make sure to sign up here to get a coupon mailed to you for a free Kashi frozen dinner. The offer ends March 15! The site seems to be having problems right now, so check back later today for this coupon!

Free Stuff for Kids This Weekend and Next!

First of all, Dr. Seuss is having a special storytime at Target this weekend. There will be special activities and giveaways for the kids. Make sure to call your local Target to verify the time.

Sunday, March 1st
1:00pm
Free!!

Also, Lowe's has free workshops for kids on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. This Saturday they are making a race car. The workshops are free, but you must register online. In addition to the child's project, they will also get to take home an apron and an achievement pin.

Home Depot also has great kids activities...the first Saturday of the month they have a workshop for kids from 9am-12pm. March 7th they will offer the choice of a wooden trinket box or a raceway.

More Free Food...Jack in the Box Tacos!

This is one for those of you down South...tomorrow you can take this coupon in to Jack in the Box for two free tacos! Free lunch on the go, perhaps?!

Free Quiznos Sub,,,Hurry!


Right now, Quizno's is giving away a million free sub coupons! You have to sign up with your e-mail address, and it may take awhile to print - this is a popular site right now!! These are going to go fast, so sign up now!

My Favorite Printable Coupon...


This is hands down one of my favorite printable coupons!! Johnson's Buddies Soaps are so great...they are a kid sized bar of soap that is wrapped in a mesh material so it is easy for the kiddos to wash themselves...something this busy mom loves (plus, it smells SO good!). They are also great for washing a baby! But, the best part is, frequently Johnson & Johnson will put out these great printable coupons for $1.00 off any Buddies product or $2.00 off any Buddies product. These soaps are only $1.00 at Walmart, which means you can get them for free or even "earn" $1.00 on them!! This is one of the things that I have "stockpiled" since I have gotten so many for free. (Read more about stockpiling here.)

Don't forget to print each one twice by hitting your browser's back button...

Here is the $2.00 off coupon.

Here is the $1.00 off coupon.

It's Monday...Free Movie Time!

Don't forget...Monday's mean a free movie rental at any Redbox location!! Just enter this coupon code on the kiosk screen: S39XKT

Here are a few other Redbox codes that you can use if you have not used them already in the past:

REDBOX (first time customers)
DVDONME
BREAKROOM
DVDATWAD (Good at Walgreen's stores ONLY)

For more about what Redbox is, as well as finding out locations and movie availability, check out their website here.