Coupon Clipping Tips

Today I would like to share a few helpful tips when clipping coupons:

* PLAN A TIME TO CLIP, SORT AND ORGANIZE YOUR COUPONS EACH WEEK:
The most important part of clipping and saving is being organized. You have to be
able to find your coupons when you need them, so find a method that works for you
and stick with it.

* BUY MULTIPLE SUNDAY PAPERS:
I buy 3-6 papers per week. The reason I do this is when I find a really good deal on a particular item I can stockpile.
For Example:
Kroger had a sale 10 for 10 ($1 each) of Bounty paper towels.
I had several $1 off purchase of 2 Bounty paper towel coupons.
Kroger (m59 & Oak Grove) doubled my coupon making it $2 off 2.
Kroger allows 3 identical coupons per day.
So I was able to get 6 free paper towels each time I went to Kroger.

* FIND A COUPON BUDDIES:

Find buddies that share deals with you.

For example: If I have a pet and you have a baby we could trade coupons to help each other.
BE GENEROUS - SHARE AND GIVE!

Have a wonderful clip & save day!
Karen :)
coupon_karen@yahoo.com

More Kroger Fun

I just couldn't help myself and went to Super Kroger again. I found some more great deals today.
The free items were: 6-suave shampoo, 1-aquafresh toothpaste, 3-McCormick salt & pepper grinders.

The Hefty gallon size storage bags after coupon were only .49 each, the bags of cat litter came in at .99 each and the Breyer Carb Smart Ice Cream only 1.40 each.

If anyone is wondering about the Huggies baby wipes which were only .11 each with coupon, don't worry they are not for me. My friend Lori is putting together a gift basket for her cousin who's baby shower is at the end of the month and we are working on trying to fill the basket with as much as we can to help her cousin get started.

One of the wonderful things about clipping coupons and saving money is helping others.

Another Great Tip:

VG's has triple coupons up to .99 with restrictions.

Thank You Cheryl for passing along this great tip.

Grocery Total $ 54.81

Total Saved $ 45.34

Total Spent $ 9.47

Items Purchased - 22

Coupons used - 17

I would love to hear your success stories and thoughts.

Have a wonderful clip & save day!

Karen :)

coupon_karen@yahoo.com

Kroger Fun

I thought I would make a quick trip to Kroger last night. I set out to get some free items: Smart Water, salad dressing, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner.

I found some more good deals.

Now this is what I call fun!!

Grocery Total $89.41
Total Saved $71.16
Total Spent $18.25

37 Items Purchased / 28 Coupons Used

I would love to hear your success stories and thoughts.
Have a wonderful clip & save day!
Karen :)
coupon_karen@yahoo.com

HOT TIP OF THE DAY

Super K-Mart is doubling manufacturer coupons up to $2.00

Sunday July 5th - Saturday July 11th.

They only allow 10 coupons per day, but this is a great opportunity to use your coupons from $1 - $2. Please check your local online paper at http://www.kmart.com/ to make sure your store is participating.

Please check back for more money saving ideas and I would love to hear some of your money savings ideas.

Have a Wonderful Clip & Save Day!

Karen

email: coupon_karen@yahoo.com

Printable Coupons

Today I would like to talk about printable coupons. Specifically, what they are, how they can be used, where to find them.

What is a Printable Coupon? Printable coupons are manufacturer and store coupons that you can print off of the web. Most printable coupons can be printed twice per computer. Sometimes you will be asked to load software on to your PC that will allow you to print coupons, but the process is typically quick and painless. This software is required by some sites so that the bar codes will print properly on the coupons.

How can I use printable coupons? Printable coupons can be used just like you use the coupons that you find in your newspaper inserts. If you have ever printed a coupon off of the web, you may notice that some of them say "do not double". It has been my experience that most stores will double these coupons if their store policy is to double coupons up to a certain amount, however this also varies by store. Like coupon insert coupons, some printable coupons are store coupons and others are manufacturer's coupons. Most stores allow you to "stack" or use a store AND a manufacturer's coupon on one product. For example if you print a Target store coupon for Colgate toothpaste, and have a manufacturer's coupon from either the web or a coupon insert, you should be able to use both coupons in on one product. Again, this policy varies by store, so be sure to check with your local stores to better understand their policy.

Where do I find printable coupons? Here are a few of my favorite sites:
couponmom.com
shopathome.com
redplum.com

If you are looking for a specific printable coupon that you can't find anywhere, always check out the manufacturer website. Most sites have a "special offers" or "promotions" page that sometimes contain great printable coupons!

Most coupons can be printed twice per computer and reset on the 1st of the month.

Please share any ideas you have and be sure to check back for more money saving tips.

If you have any questions you can email me at coupon_karen@yahoo.com or post your question on this blog.

Have a wonderful clip & save day!

CVS Overview

There seems to be a lot of questions about the CVS Extra Care Bucks.

Here is an ExtraCare Overview :

The first thing you need to do is get your CVS card, if you don't already have one. All you have to do is tell the cashier you would like to apply for the CVS card. She will give you the paperwork and you can fill it out right there and get your new card immediately.

What is an Extra Care Buck: Basically they are CVS dollars you earn by purchasing products which they offer extra care bucks when buy that particular product. You can find out the products that apply by looking in the weekly CVS flyer and also in the store it is marked on the shelf in front of the item.

When you make your purchase your extra care bucks will printout right on your cash register receipt. They do have expiration dates so be sure to use them before they expire. You can use them just like money on your next purchase. They are not redeemable for alcohol, gift cards, lottery, money orders, prescriptions, postage stamps, pre-paid cards and tobacco products.

Here are examples of how you can earn extra care bucks:
1) Purchase items that offer extra care bucks.
2)Earn one buck for every 2 prescriptions purchased at the CVS pharmacy.
3)Earn 2% back on every purchase - Every 3 months your extra bucks will print on your store register receipt, or visit CVS online to print your extra care bucks.

To view your ExtraCare rewards, print Extra Bucks and to take advantage of convenient new online features, you will need to Sign Up for an online account, and follow the steps to Attach an ExtraCare card.

If you already have a CVS.com account with an ExtraCare card attached, Sign In using your Email Address and Password. You will be able to view and print your ExtraCare rewards and access your ExtraCare account information

Please share any ideas you have and be sure to check back for more money saving tips.

Have a wonderful clip & save day!

Money Maker Tip

Here's a way to make some money just by transferring your prescriptions.

In this weeks Rite Aid flyer there are coupons for a $25.00 gift card when you transfer your prescription to Rite Aid. You will receive the gift card when you pick up your prescription and then use it to buy merchandise at Rite Aid. They will allow 2 prescription transfers per person.

For example: I transferred 2 prescriptions for myself and 2 for my daughter and received 4-$25.00 gift cards =$100.00 to spend in their store. If you don't have the flyer or need more coupons you can get the flyers in the store.

CVS will except the Rite Aid coupon. They allow 1 prescription per person.

Wallgreens will only accept Walgreens coupon.

Meijer and Target only offer $10 vs. the $25 from the drug stores.

You can transfer your prescription each month to a different store to keep getting gift cards.

One important note: You have to wait at least 6 months before going back to the same store. So if you start out with Ride Aid you will have to wait 6 months before you go back to Rite Aid.

When you find the coupons for prescription transfers clip them for when you may need them.

Please share any ideas you have and be sure to check back for more money saving tips.

Have a wonderful clip & save day!