Challenge 2 Budget

Another Blockbuster Rental Deal

2011-05-16T17:39:00.000-05:00

$2 for Five One-Night DVD Rentals from any Blockbuster Express in the US ($5 Value)

With the summer upon us, there will be many opportunities for sumertime family or stay-at-home date nights. I posted a deal with Redbox this morning, then a free code for Blockbuster, and now Blockbuster is back again with a deal through groupon. Get 5 One-Night rentals for only $2 today only!!! It shows up for me under Chicago deals, so if you don't see it, be sure to check there.

Monday: What's Cheap this Week

2011-05-16T17:18:00.000-05:00

Meijer:
Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals Juice-$1.67 each
= $5.01 for three bottles of Cranberry Naturals Juice
- $3.00 for three $1.00/1 printable Cranberry Naturals
- $.75 for one $.75/3 Old Orchard Meijer Mealbox Coupon
= $1.26 for THREE bottles of Cranberry Naturals! $.42/bottle!

Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, 4 oz- $1.19
- $.50/1 coupon in the 5/15 RP
- $1/2 Mejier Mealbox Coupon
= $.19 each

Lawry’s Garlic Salt with Parsley, 3 oz.- $1.31
- $.50/1 coupon in the 5/15 RP
- $1/2 Mejier Mealbox Coupon
= $.31 each

Prices will vary, so check your store first.

(thanks CW)

Target:
Lysol 35ct "Dual Action" wipes in the blue can- $1.08

(Not on the shelf, on an endcap hanger.)
- $1/2 Lysol Disinfecting wipes from the 4/17 SS (expire 5/17)
-$1/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes on lysol.com (must register, then go to "Special Offers" tab)
= $.58 each

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce- $1.20
-$1/1 coupon from 5/15
= $.20 each

Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide 16 oz Bottle .52-
.50/1 up & up First Aid Item Target Web Coupon
= $.02 each

Up & Up Isopropyl Alcohol 16 oz Bottle $1.02
-.50/1 up & up First Aid Item Target Web Coupon
= $.52 after coupon

Up & Up Hydrogen Witch Hazel 16 oz Bottle $1.49
-.50/1 up & up First Aid Item Target Web Coupon
= $.99 after coupon

Up & Up Guaze Pads Small Size 10 Count $1.34
-.50/1 up & up First Aid Item Target Web Coupon
= $.84 after coupon

Up & Up Dryer Sheets 40 count $1.37
-.50/1 up & up Laundry Items Target Web Coupon
= $.87 after coupon

Up & Up Cosmetic Pencil Sharpener .99
-.50/1 up & up Beauty Items- Cosmetic Accessory or Nail Care Target Web Coupon
= $.49 cents each after coupon

Ore-Ida Easy Fries- $.99
- $2/2 Ore- Ida Target Web Coupon
=Free

Lunchables with Fruit-$1.35
- $1/1 Lunchables from 5/15
= $.35 each

Scotch Scissors Home & Office- $1.49 on price cut
- $1/1 target manufacturer coupon
= $.49 each

Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush Flushable Refill $3.94
-$3/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush 2-in-1 kit or refill pack 5-15-11 SS
= $.94 each

LA Looks X-treme Hold Sport Gel 20 oz $1.94
-$1/1 L.A. Looks Products 20-26oz 5-15-11 SS
= $.94 each

Up & Up 20 ct PantiLiners .87
-.75/1 up & up™ Feminine Care Item Target Web Coupon
= $.12 each

Suave Professionals Shampoo or Conditioner 32 oz $2.94, get $5 gift card wyb4=$11.76 for 4
- 4 $.75/1 Suave Target Web Coupon
= $8.76 for 4, get back a $5 gift card
=$.94 each

Dove Men+Care Deodorant $3.49, get $5 gift card wyb4
= $13.96 for 4- 4 $1/1 Dove Men+Care Deodorant Target Web Coupon
- 4 $1/1 Dove Product ($2.99+) MQ on Hannaford Site use zip 01364
= $5.96 for 4, get back a $5 gift card
= $.24 each

Walgreens:
Veet hair removal gel $6.99
-$3/1 coupon found here (must “like” on Facebook, then click on the “28 Days of Beautiful tab and click “Day 1″ )
- $3/1 Walgreens coupon found in the May Coupon Booklet
=$0.99!
Food 4 Less:
Creamette pasta $.48, wyb 10 items
-$.55/1 creamette (4/10 SS)
= Free

Free Father's Day gifts from Vistaprint

2011-05-16T16:36:00.000-05:00

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Vistaprint is offering up 6 FREE products for Father’s Day. Remember while the products are FREE, you will be required to pay Shipping and handling. Choose from Mugs, Business Cards, Flip Books and more.

There is also a FREE T-shirt offer that is still valid. You can get a customized T-Shirt for Dad for as low as $4.41 shipped, or you can even upload your own photo for $2.95 extra, making it $6.90 shipped.

(Thanks, Totally Target)

Free Blockbuster rental TONIGHT!

2011-05-16T16:32:00.000-05:00

If you have a Blockbuster Express Kiosk near you – here’s a code for a FREE Rental: MONDAYFUN. This one is good today only, May 16, 2011. Don’t forget that you will need to return the movies by 9 p.m. the next day or you will get charged the $1 nightly fee. You can look for your closest Blockbuster Express location HERE. And you can use this code once per credit card to get even more free rentals

Red Book 10 days of Deals!

2011-05-16T08:14:00.000-05:00

May 16 thru the 25th, redbox is giving you daily discounts on your movie rentals! Starting tomorrow, text DEALS to 727272 every day thru 5/25 for a new discount code you can use at the redbox kiosk that day. Your discount will be anywhere from $.10 to $1.50!

*Daily deal codes expire at 11:59 PM on June 1, 2011 and are available while supplies last. Limit 1 code per day. 1 time use only. Valid for between a $.10 and $1.50 discount off the daily rental fee for the item rented at a participating kiosk for the first night of rental. Any discount left over from the first item rented may be applied to another item rented during the same transaction or it is lost. Code not valid for items reserved online or for prior rentals. Your payment card (necessary for any rental) will be charged for any amount not covered by your discount plus tax, and will be charged the applicable daily rental fee (without any discount) for all items plus applicable tax for each day you do not return your rental by 9:00 pm local time (at the kiosk) every subsequent night after the first rental night. Void where prohibited by law. Codes must not be copied, sold or otherwise offered. Any other use constitutes fraud. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be age 18+. Only available on participating carriers. Depends on device compatibility. Msg & data rates may apply. Charges will appear on your wireless bill or be deducted from your prepaid balance. Text STOP to quit. Text HELP for help

What's Free This Week?

2011-05-15T08:27:00.022-05:00

Walmart:
(Don't forget that Walmart gives you overage on coupons that are more than the cost of the item, you can use this overage to buy more items OR they will give it back to you in CASH. Print off a copy of their policy to take with you on your shopping trip.)

Ivory Bar Soap $.97
-$1/1 Ivory Coupon from the 5-1-11 PG
=FREE + $.03 overage

Carefree Pantiliners, $0.94
-$1/1 Carefree Product coupon from the 5-8-11 SS
=FREE + $.06 overage

Noxzema Bikini Razors $1.97
-$2/1 Noxzema Coupon from the 5-1-11 RP
=FREE+ $.03 overage

Reach Floss $.88
-$2.50/2 Reach Coupon from the 4-17-11 SS
=FREE+ $.74 overage
OR -$1/1 Select Listerine or Reach Products, from 04-17-11 SS
=FREE + $.03 Overage

Nivea Body Wash for Men $3.00
-$3/1 Nivea for Men Coupon from the 4-17-11 RP (expires 5/15)
=FREE

Nivea Body Wash for Women $3.00
-$3/1 Nivea for Women Coupon from the 4-17-11 RP (expires 5/15)
=FREE

Similac Ready to Feed,Organic, and Soy $3.84
-$5/1 Similac Product from 04-03-11 SS
=FREE + $1.16 Overage

Pert Plus 1 oz. Trial Size $.97
-$1/1 ANY Pert 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 (does not exclude trial size) from 5-15-11
=Free +$.03 overage

(Thanks Iheartthemart, CW)

Target:
(Target coupons are in Red, Manufacturer coupons are in Blue)

Degree Men’s Deodorant $1.97 – $2.34 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 Degree Men or Women’s Deodorant ETS Target Web Coupon x6/11
-$1/1 Degree Men or Women Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant 4-17-11 RP x5/15
= FREE

Aquafresh Infant Training Toothbrush 1 ct $1.99 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 Aquafresh Kids’ Training or Toothbrush Target Web Coupon x6/4
-$1/1 Aquafresh Kids Toothbrush, any 4-17-11 RP x5/31
-.50/1 Aquafresh Training Toothbrush
= FREE - Extreme Clean Product HERE

-.50/1 Aquafresh Extreme Clean Trial Size PRINT
= FREE

Gillette Series Shave Gel Travel Size .97
-$1/1; .55/1 Gillette Series Shave Preps 5-1-11 PG x5/31
= FREE

Reach Dental Floss .97 (Regular Price)
$1/1 Any Reach Floss coupon available to print
= FREE

Nature Valley 4 ct Granola Bars (Found in the Dollar Spot at Some Stores) $1
-$1/2 Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars Target Web Coupon x5/24
-.75/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars 3-27-11 SS1 x5/21
-.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars Everyday Saver
= FREE

Dove Men+Care Deodorant $2.99-$3.99 (Regular Price)
$1/1 Dove Men + Care Body Wash or Deodorant ETS Target Web Coupon x5/28
-$2/1 Dove Men + Care Deodorant Coupon found under zip 90210
-$1/1 Dove Product ($2.99+) MQ on Hannaford Site use zip 01364
= FREE

Halls Cough Drops 30 ct Asst Varieties $1.19 (Regular Price)
-.50/1 Halls Cough Drops 25-ct. or Larger Target Web Coupon x5/24
.50/1 Halls Cough Drops 30- or 40-ct. Target Web Coupon x5/21
-.50/1 Halls Cough Drops, any single bag – All You, April 2011 x6/30
-.75/1 Halls Cough Drops single bag 3-27-11 SS1 x5/22
-.50/1 Hall’s Cough Drops, Single Bag 30ct+ All You March 2011 x5/31
= FREE

Carefree 20 or 22 ct Acti-Fresh Pantiliners .97 – .99 (Regular Price)
-Carefree 20 or 22 ct Acti-Fresh Pantiliner for 1¢ With Coupon Target Coupon 4-17-11 SS x5/15
-FREE Carefree Pantyliners 18-22 ct or $1 off any other size 5-8-11 SS x6/30
-.50/1 Carefree Product, Any – 03-27-11 RP x6/30
= FREE

Colgate Total Toothpaste & Total Advanced $2.49 – $3.49 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Whitening, Max White Toothpaste Target Coupon 4-17-11 SS x5/14
-$1/1; .75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 4 oz+ 5-1-11 SS2 x5/21
= FREE

Frank’s RedHot Sauce 12 oz $2.29 OR 23 oz $3.49
-FREE Frank’s REDHOT Sauce Up to $3.75 3-13-11 SS x5/15
= FREE

Kashi Cereal, Single Serve Size $1 (Regular Price)
$1/1 Kashi Cereal or TLC Snack coupon (no size restriction)
= FREE

Eveready Batteries (Located in the Dollar Spot at Some Stores) $1
-$1/1 Energizer Brand batteries or flashlight 5-1-11 SS2 x6/15
= FREE

Rayovac Batteries (sold in the Dollar Spot at some stores) $1
-$1/1 Rayovac Alkaline or Hearing Aid Batteries 3-20-11 SS x5/20
-$1/1 Any Rayovac Alkaline Batteries HERE
= FREE

Alexia Sweet Potato Fries 15 oz Pkg $1.94 – $2.39 (Regular Price)
$1/1 Alexia Frozen Potato Item 11 oz+ Target Coupon Expect More Booklet x6/25

-$1/1 Alexia Product (Facebook Coupon) -.55/1; $1/2 Alexia Frozen Product 4-3-11 SS x5/15
= FREE after coupon

Degree Travel Size Pure Satin or Shower Clean Ladies Deodorant .97
Degree Men’s Deodorant Assorted Various Trial Sizes .97 (In Travel Section)
= FREE

Nivea Body Wash for Men $3.04 – $3.99 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 Nivea Skin Care Item Target Coupon Beauty Bag Mailer x7/30
-$3/1 Nivea for Men body wash 8.4fl oz- 16.9 fl oz 4-17-11 RP x5/14
= as low as .04 cents

Nivea Body Wash for Women $3.04 – $3.99 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 Nivea Skin Care Item Target Coupon Beauty Bag Mailer x7/30
-$3/1 Nivea Body Wash for Women 8.4-16.9 oz 4-17-11 RP x5/14
= FREE

The Good Life Recipe Food For Cats .69-.79 (Regular Price)
-$1/1 The Goodlife Recipe food for cats 4-17-11 RP x6/11
=FREE

Walgreens:

Activ-on arthritis or joint & muscle pain relief 2 oz $7.99

Get $7.99 Mail In Rebate

= Free After Mail in rebate

Colgate pro clinical white toothpaste 4 oz get $4 rr wyb 2/$6

- $1/1 Colgate ProClinical 4 oz or larger from 5/15 Smart Source

= $4 out of pocket and $4 RR back- Free

Dove men+care deodorant 2.7/3 oz $3.99 get $3 rr

- $1/1 Dove Men+Care Deoderant

= $3 out of pocket and $3 RR back- Free

Nova maxplus blood glucose monitor $10 get $10 rr

Get $10.00 Mail In Rebate

= Free After Mail in rebate

Well....

2011-05-15T01:07:00.000-05:00

We are finally getting things in order. I am so excited about our choice to homeschool and I will definitely be talking about that more later, but it looks like I might have time to post a few deals here and there for a while :) Thanks for waiting for me to get back and thanks for the support.

LIFE

2011-05-03T10:20:00.000-05:00

I was amazed to see the e-mails I got asking how I was since I haven't posted since Friday....you like me, you really do :)

Well, life has happened. To make it short, just got a new job. A crazy demanding job. I am officially homeschooling my 14 year old son. This was an abrupt decision so I have been spending this week getting things in order and learning there is A LOT to do to homeschool a high schooler. So please forgive me, but have to focus on my son this week and I hope to be back sharing deals with you all as early as this weekend.

Thanks for your concern and PLEASE keep us in your prayers.

Rebate: Nexcare bandages

2011-04-29T13:35:00.000-05:00

Nexcare bandages are on sale for 2.99 at Walgreens, and you can get a rebate for the full cost of the bandages up to $3.99 per type up to $11.97.

Look for packages that say "Try me free - buy 1, 2, or 3 different types of Nexcare bandages and receive a rebate of up to 3.99 per type up to 11.97."

Here's your chance for free bandages!

Pair this deal with coupons and RR and you will have a nice Money Maker and a way to turn some of your RR into cash.

Here's how:
Buy 3 DIFFERENT types of Nexcare bandages at 2.99 each = $8.97
- 3 $.55/1 coupons from the 4/3 SS= $7.32

Pay with RR after adding fillers to the transaction or pay the $7.32 out of pocket. Either way, send off for $8.97 to be returned to you by rebate and you have AT LEAST a $1.65 Money Maker and 3 boxes of free bandages.

Rebates are a great way to stretch your budget. I use rebates to help me make my $50 a week budget work. I will be adding this rebate to the Rebate Page that you can access here

Free bag of Frito Lay chips

2011-04-29T12:50:00.000-05:00

Go to the Frito Lay Facebook page to get 1 of 24,000 free bags of chips at 2PM CST. Hurry this deal will go quick!

It's Mega Swagbucks Day!!!

2011-04-29T12:15:00.000-05:00

Swagbucks is the search engine that pays!

Today is Mega swagbucks day, which means instead of earning the usual 10-20 swagbucks on a search, you can earn between 40-1000, even 2000 swagbucks on a single search! Swagbucks is undoubtedly one of the easiest way to make a little extra money on line. You just search the internet like you always do, but instead of using google or yahoo, you use swagbucks and get paid with swagbucks for random searches. Swagbucks can be redeemed for giftcards and even cash!

Here are the basics of how the program works:
When you sign up at SWAGBUCKS, you'll get 30 points just for signing up. You then can install their toolbar and get a buck each day, just for using the toolbar. All you have to do is use the tool bar to do all your "searches". Instead of using favorites to go to a site, or typing in the url that you already know, just type it into the search bar for a chance to win. You can even use "google" as a search to go to google and do a real search, most people win some bucks 2-3 times per day. You don't get points on every search you do because they are random and vary from 5 or 7 points up to 11, 17, or even 36. Then on Fridays, wins are worth more than normal up to 2000.

And best of all it is totally FREE. No obligations other than using the swagbucks bar to do searches from if you want to earn swagbucks. Remember, if you use one of the links for swagbucks on here you'll get 30 points for FREE when you register. If you feel adventurous you can play some games, do some special offers, or daily tasks to get even more bucks. I have gotten over $100 in Amazon gift cards (that I use to buy hair products and keep my weekly budget low) and I have gotten over $125 in cash through Paypal (you can use this to trade cash for coupons at clipping sites, pay for your newspaper subscription, or trade for coupons on e-bay, without effecting your monthly budget)

2011-04-29T11:34:00.000-05:00

Use "THRIFTY" at jcp.com until Saturday, April 30 for $10 off purchase of $25 or more. Or print coupon to use in store.

Wagreens: Free Soft Sheen Products

2011-04-29T09:43:00.000-05:00

I apologize for not mentioning this deal earlier this month, but there are still 2 days left to grab a great deal on soft sheen products. The Optimum Care Oil Therapy Products (the yellow ones) are as low as $3.99 at some Walgreens locations. Use the Walgreens coupon pictures above that you can print here or obtain it in the Monthly Instant Value book (located in stores, but since it is the end of the month it might be scarce) and you will get these products free. PLUS, some stores are reported as having $1 off manufacturer peelies on the products, that will make this a good deal even if you don't have a lucky store with it priced $3.99. You can also get the Optimum Salon Care (the red ones) products for about $5.29 (again prices vary by store) and use the $4 Walgreens coupon and this manufacturer coupon located here for $2 off and more free products!

(be sure to have something in your order to absorb the overage, if any).

And the Winner is....

2011-04-28T14:58:00.000-05:00

First,

You all can NOT follow directions...lol. The directions clearly said "Don't forget to leave a separate comment for each entry/task you complete". Some people did, some didn't and well the only fair thing I could do is just pick a number between 1 and 14, which is what I did...

And the Winner is the 4th comment/post: Whitney! Whitney send me an e-mail at challenge2budget@yahoo.com with your mailing address so I can get your coupons to you.

Thank you all for your great job in spreading the word, Challenge 2 Budget has 79 Facebook Fans and 26 Blog Followers!!! I don't know a lot about blogs, but people have told me that is great for a blog that is less than 3 weeks old, so I am excited. Look for another giveaway soon!

Thursday Tips

2011-04-28T14:35:00.002-05:00

Each Thursday I will try to provide you some tips on how to start/keep up with/ learn how to coupon. Many are not sure where to start and get overwhelmed with the entire process of couponing. I am sure that after looking at this week $15 Wednesday post, you might have decided that although my haul was outstanding, you just are not going to be able to do it. Well, I am hear to tell you that you can and to show you where to start….

This week lesson: Determine what type of couponer you want to be.

Casual: The Casual Couponer cares about how much they spend. They shop sales and they often will by off brand items to save money. If something has a good price they will get 1 or two of these things and they typically shop about 1-2 times a month for the whole month in an effort to save money. They do use coupons on items that find a good deal on, but overall they think they can do much better at Aldi, Sam’s Club or Costco without have to clip coupons. They focus on how much they saved when they look at their receipt.

Sale Cycle: The Sale Cycle Couponer knows that most items go on sale about every 3 months and they try to get those things when they go on sale for the best price and to get enough of that thing to last for those 3 months. They get 1 or maybe 2 newspapers a week to have inserts available for these deals and they might go to a clipping site to get coupons if a good dealt comes up. They often clip all the coupons they might use and wait until a good sale to use these coupons. They will not buy anything they don’t normally get just because there is a coupon and they focus on how much they save, but are determined to save 40-60% off their bills.

Super: The Super Couponer is on the other half of the spectrum so they have taken it up to another level. The Super Couponer knows that there are sales cycles and will buy some things based on the sale cyles, but the Super couponer looks for the perfect combination of coupons and loss leaders during a sale cycle and then stocks up on what they need. Their stockpile is more than 3 months and on average 3-24 months of a product. The Super Couponer will either have multiple subscriptions or have found websites that offer clipped coupons for extras. This couponer special orders some items and will buy things they don’t need to get something they do need free. They are focused on how much they spend instead of how much they save. Super Couponers can often get things for free and will many times get the store to pay them to get items. They typically like to spend $5 or less for $100-$200 worth of items.

Extreme/Hoarder: The Extreme/ hoarder Couponer got a good sale one day and had rode that thrill like a good high. They have little room dedicated to their coupons and spend 60 hours a week couponing. They will leave family and friends for a good deal and are actually sick to their stomach when they miss a deal. They will buy items they never needed or wanted because they are $.10 and regularly $5. Their houses are stockpiled out of control and their family and friends are on the verge of getting them inpatient therapy. Extreme couponer will focus on the amount spent and the % they save, which ever one justifies their obsession that day.

This is a spectrum of couponing so you do not have to fit into one category or the next, this is just a means to figure out where you want to be and you can be in the middle of two, a little closer to one than the other and sometimes jump up and then go back down the spectrum. There is no wrong place (well, that hoarder level is a little out there...lol), and so many outside things have to be taken into account (space, stores in your area) so just figure out your goal and aim for it. Feel free to ask if you have any questions too.

Where do you think you are, where do you want to be?

$15 Wednesdays

2011-04-27T16:40:00.002-05:00

Many people simply don’t understand how couponing can save them money and many swear that they always spend more money when they use coupons. Well, each Wednesday, I plan to share with you what can be purchased this week (Wednesday-Tuesday) with just $15 using coupons. These scenarios are based on stores in the Chicagoland area, although some stores utilized are national chains (Target, Walgreens, CVS, Supervalu Stores, Safeway Stores). These scenarios also assume the shopper has committed to purchasing/subscribing to 4 weekly Sunday inserts and has the ability to print coupons from 2 computers (4 internet printables). The $15 is also pre-tax. So now that we covered the rules….

For $15 this week,

You can start off your day at Ultra Foods where they take expired coupons up to 30 days past due.

Total Spent $1.72

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
1 Dozen Eggs	$.68			$.68
3 bags of Bird’s Eye Vegetables	$.68	$1/3	3/20SS	$1.04

Then stop by Strack & Van Til’s, where they also take expired coupons up to 30 days past due.

Total Spent $2.97

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
8 McCormick Taco Seasoning Packets	2/$1	$1/2	3/13 SS	$0
3 lbs of grapes (estimate)	$.99			$2.97

You will actually have to do 4 transactions at Walgreens, The total combining the 4 transactions is below. You will get back $18 in RR. You can save these register rewards for the next week, or you can use them at your local Supervalu store (Jewel-Osco in the Midwest) because they take ALL manufacturer coupons.

Total Spent $7.96, Get Back $18 in RR

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
4 packs of Stayfree, get $3 RR each 1	$2.99	$1/1	3/27 RP	$7.96
4 boxes of Splenda, get $3 RR each 2	$2.99	$3/1	4/17 SS	$0

At Meijer be sure to take advantage of this deal:

Also sign up for MPerks, because this week you would find a coupon for either $5 or $2 off your next order on Meijer MPerks that you can use. We will use the $2 one here.

Meijer: Total Spent $3.49- $2MPerks = $1.49

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
2 Gallons of Milk	$2.49	Free w/ 3 Hormel	Store Instant	$0
6 Hormel Completes Meals	$1.50	$1/1 Man $1/3 Store	Here Here	$1
1 Loaf of Bread	$.89			$.89
4 Tubs of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter	$1.50	$.85/1	Here Here	$1.60

Next, stop by Jewel and do the buy 10 get $5 off instant to get the Kraft Dressing and Propel at the reduced price shown below. You can also use your $18 in RR to pay for your order at Jewel.

Jewel: Total Spent = $18.27- $18 RR= $.27

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
2 Bags of Fresh Express Salad	$1			$2
4 Boxes of 5 ct Allegra	$5	$5/1	4/17 SS	$0
8 Tubs of 56 oz Oxiclean	$1.50	$3/2	4/17	$0
8 boxes of Zatarins	$1	$.75/2	4/17	$5
8 bottles of 22 oz Propel Zero wyb 10 Mix/ Match	$.49	$1/2	2/13 SS	$0
2 Kraft Salad Dressings wyb 10 Mix/ Match	$1.29	$1/2	4/10 SS	$1.58
6 5 oz Hormel Always Tender Pork Chops	$.99			$5.94
2 Suave Coconut Conditioner	$.88			$1.76
5 lbs of White Potatoes	$1.99			$1.99

You will have to do 2 target transactions because you will want to use your $5 gift card you get for buying 3 packs of diapers in the first transaction. Also, it appears that when ever you buy a Revlon item, you get a manufacturer coupon for $5/2 and a Store one for $2 off, You will use the ones you get from this 1^st transaction in your next transaction.

Target Transaction 1: Total Spent: .01, get back $5 GC
(Please note: overage is a YMMV situation.)

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
3 Jumbo Packs of Diapers, buy 3 get $5 Gift Card	$8.99	$3.50/1	Here	$16.47
4 5ct Zyrtec	$6.09	$6/2 MQ $4 Store	1/9 SS	$-3.64
4 Carefree Pantyliners	$.99	$.50 MQ $.98 Store	4/17 SS	$-1.96
4 Revlon Nail Clippers	$1.57	$2/1 Store	4/17 SS	$-1.72
4 Degree Deoderants	$1.97	$1MQ $1 Store	4/17 Here	$-.12
4 30ct Packages of Halls Cough Drops	$1.19	$.75 MQ $.50 Store	Here	$- .24
4 Quarts of Similac Ready to Feed Formula	$3.86	$5/1	2/27 SS	$- 4.56
4 Bars of Olay Soap	$.97	$2/1	4/3 PG	$-4.12
2 Recycle Bag Credits				$-.10

Target Transaction 2 Total Spent: $5.23, use $5 GC, pay $.23
(Please note: overage is a YMMV situation)

Item	Sale Price	Coupon Amount	Coupon Location	Final Price
4 Nivea Women’s Bodywash	$3.04	$3/1	4/17	$.16
4 Nivea Men’s Bodywash	$3.04	$3/1	4/17	$.16
2 20 oz packages of Jennie O Turkey	$2.99			$5.98
4 Packages of Reach Floss	$.97	$1/1	Here	$-.12
4 Revlon Nail Clippers	$1.57	$2/1 Store $5/2 Man	Prints when you buy Revlon	$-2.29
6 Bananas	$.24			$1.44
2 Recycle Bag Credits				$-.10

Total Spent $14.65

As I mentioned overage at Target is a YMMV thing, BUT most of the items you can buy at Target, can also be bought at Walmart and Walmart’s coupon policy CLEARLY states you can get overage. Target in my experience is more coupon friendly than Walmart as a whole, but each store is different, so get to know how they are in your neighborhood. Technically it is fraudulent for Target or any other store to adjust down a coupon they will be reimbursed for at full face value, but it is hard to explain this to some people who do not understand how coupons work. Also please note that target store coupons will sometimes automatically adjust down to the cost of the item, since a target store coupon is really just a discount/sale that target is giving you, this is perfectly fair.

Wait! There's More!

2011-04-27T08:00:00.001-05:00

Remember how great that five insert 5/1/11 preview looked, well let's make it 6! That's right reports are that there will be another insert of target P&G coupons. Thanks SD for the list!

Target P&G 5/1 Preview
Target P&G 5/1/11 (Target coupons) (All expire 6/30/11)
Free 10ct Tide Stain Release tabs with purchase of 150oz Tide 2x laundry detergent
Free 19 or 24ozDawn liquid dish soap with purchase of 8 or 12pk Bounty extra soft paper towels
Free 3pk Puff to go with purchase of 3 to 8pk Puffs facial tissue
Free 40ct Charmin Freshmates flushable wipes with purchase of 9pk or larger Charmin bath tissue
Free 1pk Bounty extra soft paper towels with purchase of 6pk or larger Bounty paper towels
Free 7oz Gillette Satin Care shave gel with purchase of Gillette Venus Embrace 1ct razor or 4 or 6ct cartridges
Free 36ct Pampers sensitive wipes with purchase of 48ct or larger Pampers boxed diapers
$1.50 off with purchase of two Pantene hair care items (excludes trial size)
$1 off with purchase of two hair care items: Head & Shoulders or Herbal Essences (excludes trial size)
$1 off Clairol hair color item: Nice 'n Easy or Natural Instincts (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off with purchase of two Olay body wash items (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off with purchase of two Secret deodorants (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off deodorant item: Old Spice or Gillette (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off body wash item: Old Spice or Gillette (excludes trial sizes)
$3 off 2pk 7oz Gillette Fusion shave gel with purchase of Gillette Fusion ProGlide 1ct razor or 4 or 8ct refill cartridges
$1 off with purchase of two 1 or 2ct Oral-B 3D White toothbrushes (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off with purchase of two 1 or 2ct Crest 3D White toothpastes (excludes trial sizes)
$20 off Oral-B Professional Care electric toothbrush: PC4000 or PC5000
$1 off with purchase of two feminine care items: Always or Tampax (excludes trial sizes)
$3 off 28ct Align or 42ct Prilosec OTC
$1 off Metamucil fiber supplement (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off 20ct Vicks Sinex Liquicaps sinus relief item: Dayquil or Nyquil
$2.50 off 2ct or larger feminine item: Clearblue pregnancy or ovulation test or Accu-Clear pregnancy test
$1 off 2.2lb or larger Iams pet food: cat or dog
$1 off with purchase of three Pringles snack items (excludes trial sizes)
$0.50 off Pepto-Bismol item (excludes trial sizes)
$1 off Olay facial care item: Moisturizer or treatment (excludes trial sizes)

Free Ore Ida Sweet Potato Fries

2011-04-26T21:20:00.001-05:00

Free coupon gone, but printable $1 off being offered

Run to the Ore Ida Facebook page and "like" the page, watch a short video and then fill out a form to get a coupon for a ~~FREE bag of Sweet Potato Fries~~ $1 off Sweet Potato Fries. ~~Hopefully the Q has a long expiration date and can be paired up with one of the target Ore-Ida deals that come by at least 2 times per year.~~

$2/1 Wisk Coupon....Hurry before it's gone

2011-04-26T15:07:00.000-05:00

Run to coupons.com to get a $2/1 Wisk Coupon. This will be a great coupon to pair with a good deal on Wisk. Hurry before it's gone!

5 inserts this weekend!

2011-04-26T13:53:00.001-05:00

In this weeks 5/1/11 coupon inserts, 1 from Proctor & Gamble, 1 from RedPlum, 2 from SmartSource and 1 from Pepsico. Depending on your region and your papers you could find these coupons:

P&G
All expire 5/31/2011

Align $3.00/1
Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth $0.50/1
Always Pantiliners (34 ct. or higher) $0.50/1
Always Infinity $1.00/1
Bounty Towels or Napkins $0.25/1
Cascade $0.25/1
Cascade Rinse Aid $1.00/1
Charmin $0.25/1
CoverGirl product $1.00/1
Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express or Professional Effects Whitestrips $10.00/1
Crest Rinse 440mL or larger $0.75/1
Crest Pro-Health or Crest Sensitivity Treatment and Protection Toothpaste 4.0 oz. or larger $1.50/1
Crest 4.0 oz. or larger (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar) $1.00/2
Dawn $0.25/1
Dawn PLUS $0.50/1
Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets $0.25/1
Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets $0.50/1
Febreze Fabric Refresher $0.50/1
Febreze Air Effects $0.50/1
Febreze Noticeables Refill Pack $1.00/1
Febreze Candle $1.00/1
Febreze Set & Refresh $0.50/1
Buy any ONE Febreze Noticeables Refill, Get any ONE Warmer FREE up to $3.29
Get ONE Fixodent Cleanser FREE up to $3.00
Fixodent Adhesive or Fixodent Cleanser $0.50/1
Gillette Series Shave Preps $0.55/1
Buy any ONE Gillette Bodywash, Get ONE Gillette Deodorant FREE (excluding trial size) up to $4.99
Herbal Essences OR Aussie product (excludes trial size) $0.50/1
Metamucil product $1.00/1
Mr. Clean Products (Liquid, Spray or Eraser) $1.00/1
Mr. Clean twin pack or TWO any other items (spray, liquid, eraser) $1.50/1
Natural Instincts Hair Color $2.00/1
Nice N Easy $2.00/1
Buy any ONE Old Spice Bodywash, Get any ONE Old Spice Bodywash FREE (of equal or lesser value) up to $3.99
Old Spice products (1.7oz or larger) $1.00/2
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage OR any TWO Indicator OR Cavity Defense $1.50/1
Oral-B Satin, Glide Floss 25M or more or Glide Floss Picks 30ct or higher $0.75/1
Pampers Diapers or Pants $1.50/1
Pampers Diapers or Pants $2.50/1
Pampers Wipes 60ct+ $0.50/1
Pampers Wipes 60ct+ $1.00/1
Pampers Easy Ups Trainers, UnderJams Night Wear or Splashers $1.50/1
Pantene products (excludes trial size) $3.00/2
Prilosec $1.00/1
Buy any ONE Secret, Olay PCC and Olay H&B together save $4.00
Secret $1.00/1
Buy any ONE Secret Clinical Strength, Get $4 off any ONE Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant
Buy any ONE Secret Deodorant, Get $3 off any ONE Olay Bar, Body Wash, In Show Body Lotion OR Hand & Body Lotion
Swiffer Starter Kit $2.00/1
Tampax Pearl or Tampax Pearl Compak (18 ct or higher) $1.00/1
Tampax (18 ct. or higher) $0.50/1
Tide Detergent $0.35/1
Tide Stain Release $1.00/1
Tide Stain Release 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct duo pac or 36-68 oz liquid $3.00/1
Tide To Go $1.00/1
Venus Disposables 2ct, 3ct, or 6ct , Simply Venus 4ct, Daisy3 4 ct or 8 ct, or Daisy 10 ct, 12 ct or 18 ct $3.00/2
Venus razor $2.00/1
Buy any ONE Venus Cartridge, Get $5 off ONE Olay Facial Moisturizer

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RED PLUMAdvantage Brand Product $1 expires 8/1/11
Ball Park Product $1/2 expires 6/4/11
Carolina or River Rice 50¢ expires 8/31/11
Cesar Dog Treats $1 expires 6/12/11
Citrucel Bulk Fiber Therapy $1.50 expires 8/1/11
Dove Bagged Chocolate (8.5-9.5oz) $1 expires 6/12/11
Dove Chocolate Bars (3.3oz) $1/2 expires 6/12/11
Dove Miniatures or Dove Ice Cream (8.67oz+) $1 expires 8/31/11
Dry Idea or Right Guard B1G1 (value to $4.49) expires 5/31/11
Ecotrin Aspirin $1.50 expires 8/1/11
Emerald Breakfast on the Go! (7.5 oz+) $1 expires 6/11/11
Eucerin Hand or Body Product (2-16.9oz) $1.50 expires 6/2511
Garnier Fructis Style Product (no trial) $1 expires 8/1/11
Garnier Frustic Shampoo, Conditioner or Treatment (no trial) $1 expires 8/1/11
Garnier Moisturizer or Treatment $2 expires 8/1/11
i-flex (120ct) $5 expires 5/31/11
Jimmy D’s $1 expires 6/30/11
Kellogg’s Special K Cereals (11.4oz+) $1/2 expires 6/12/11
Kellogg’s Special K Protein Meal Bars, Protein Snack Bars, Protein Shakes or K2O Protein Water (4ct+) $2/2 expires 6/26/11
L’Oreal Paris Lip Product $2 expires 6/26/11
Luigi’s Real Italian Ice 50¢ or $1/2 expires 6/12/11
Nicorette (72ct+) $7 expires 6/5/11
Nivea Body Lotion (8.4-16.9oz ) $1 expires 6/5/11
Nivea Sun-Kissed Gradual Tanner (6.7-8.4oz) $2 expires 6/5/11
Noxzema Spa Shave (4pk), Super Smooth Triple (4pk+), Premium-pivot (12pk) or Bikini Shaver (3pk) $2 expires 6/30/11
Os-Cal Calcium Supplement $1.50 expires 8/1/11
Pedigree Canned Dog Food (13.2oz) B3G1 (value to $1.09) expires 6/5/11
Pedigree Dentastix Treats for Dogs $1 expires 6/12/11
Pedigree Dog Food (8.8#+) $2 expires 6/5/11
Pedigree Goodbites Treats $1 expires 6/12/11
Pure Protein Bars $1/2 expires 6/26/11
Pure Protein Drink or Powder $1 expires 6/26/11
Purex Complete Crystals Softener $1 expires 6/12/11
Purex Laundry Detergent (50oz – 100oz) $1 expires 6/12/11
Purex Laundry Detergent (150oz+) $3 expires 6/12/11
Superpretzel Pretzel Dogs 50¢ or $1/2 expires 6/12/11
Tabasco 50¢ expires 6/12/11
Temptations Mixups Treats for Cats $1 expires 6/12/11
Zyrtec Adult (12ct+) $3.50 expires 6/30/11
Zyrtec Adult (24ct+) $4 expires 6/30/11

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SMARTSOURCE #1Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, etc. x6/25/11
Betty Crocker Supreme Brown or Dessert Bar Mix .50/1 x6/25/11
Campbell's Chunky soup $1.00/4 x6/12/11
Chex Mix or Chex 100 Calorie Snack $1.00/2 x6/25/11
Colgate Toothpaste 4 oz+ .75/1 x5/21/11
Colgate Max White Sonic Power or 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush $1.00 x5/21/11
Colgate Adult or Children's Toothbrush .75/1 x5/21/11
EggLands Best Cage Free Dozen or Organic Dozen Eggs .50/1 x9/30/11
Egglands Best Eggs .35/1 x9/30/11
Ensure 4 packs B3G1F to $8.99 x8/7/11
Ensure 4-pack $2.00/1 x8/7/11
Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars .50/2 x6/25/11
General Mills cereals $1.00/3 x6/11/11
Glade Plugins Scented Oil twin refill or two single refills $1.00/1 x6/11/11
Glucerna Shake $2.00/1 x6/26/11
Glucerna Bars $1.50/1 x6/26/11
Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, or Chicken Helper .75/3 x6/25/11
Hershey's Kisses, Reeses, Miniatures and York candy bags $1.00/3 x6/15/11
Hasbro Ratucki buy 1, get another Hasbro card game free to $5.99 x6/7/11
John Frieda product $1.00/1 x6/4/11
John Frieda Precious Foam Color $5.00/1 x6/4/11
John Frieda Root Awakening $3.00/1 x6/4/11
Nature Valley Granola Bars .50/2 x6/25/11
Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick .50/1 x5/21/11
Irish Spring Body Wash or 2 Multi-Bar Packs 3 pack+ .50/1 x5/21/11
Irish Spring Deodorant .50/1 x5/21/11
Palmolive Dish Liquid 20oz+ .25/1 x5/21/11
Palmolive Soft Touch Dish Liquid Only 20 oz+ .75/1 x5/21/11
Phillips Sonicare FlexCare+ or FlexCare Rechargeable Toothbrush $15.00/1 x8/31/11
Phillips Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush excludes Xtreme Battery $10.00/1 x8/31/11
Phillips Sonicare Brush Heads Multipack or Philips Sonicare Xtreme Battery Toothbrush $5.00/1 x8/31/11

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SMARTSOURCE #2
Alpo cans $1.00/8 x6/13/11
Alpo 13.2 oz can B1G1F to $.89 x6/13/11
DiGiorno Small Cheese Stuffed Crust Pizza 8.5-9.2 oz $1.00/1 x6/30/11
Lean Cuisine $1.00/4 x8/7/11
Nestle Bars, Sandwiches, Nestle Drumsticks or Push-Up Frozen Snacks 4 ct+ $1.00/2 x6/25/11
Nestle Purelife Purified Water .5 liter multi-packs x20 pack+ $1.00/2 x6/12/11
Nestle Purelife Purified Water 8 oz Multi-Packs 24 pack+ $1.00/2 x6/12/11
Purina Tidy Cat $1.00/1 x8/1/11
Purina Kitten Chow or Cat Chow $1.00/1 x6/26/11
Purina Whisker Lickins $1.00/2 x8/1/11
Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Cho 17.6 lb $1.50/1 x5/28/11
Purina Dog Chow or Puppy Chow 4.4 lb $1.00/1 x5/28/11
Purina Moist & Meaty 54 oz+ $1.00/1 x6/13/11
Purina Mighty Dog 12 cans or 12 count variety pack $2.00/1 x6/20/11
Purina T Bonz or Purina Tiny T Bonz $1.00/1 x8/1/11
Purina Beneful Snackin Slices $1.00/1 x8/1/11
Purina Busy $1.00/1 x8/1/11

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Pepsico Moments to Save $20 Savings
$2.00 off wyb 3 Life, Quaker Oatmeal squares, Cap'n Crunch Cereal 12-24 oz, or Tropicana pure premium and Trop50 59oz or larger x5/21/11
Free 32 oz Gatorade WYB 1 Gatorade Prime and 1 recover x5/21/11
Free Pepsi Max 2-ltr WYB Tostitos Chips x9oz or larger and Tostitos Dip 15oz x5/21/11
$1.00 Tostitos Tortilla chips 9oz or larger or any Tostitos Dip 15oz or larger any x5/21/11
$2.00/1 any 2 Pepsi Brand 18pck, 20 pk, or 24 pk 12 oz cans x5/21/11
$2.00/2 Lipton 12 pks any x5/21/11
$2.00/2 Frito Lay 22ct Multipacks any x5/21/11
$2.00/2 Starbucks Frappuccino or Double Shot 4pks x5/21/11
.55/2 Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks 3oz or larger x5/21/11
$1.00/1 Propel or Propel Zero 6pk x5/21/11
$1.50/5 any 5 Sobe 20oz x5/21/11
$2.00/2 Lays Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Sunchips, or Rold Gold Pretzels 8.5oz x5/21/11
Free Sierra Mist Natural wyb any Sunchips or Lays Kettle Chips 8.5 oz or larger x5/21/11
(Thanks, SD)

Walgreens: Coupon Policy

2011-04-26T13:37:00.001-05:00

Last fall Walgreens released a corporate coupon policy. This was a joyful day for many Walgreens shoppers because before this policy each store was able to pretty much do as they pleased. For example, I remember going to one store and trying to use the internet printable that I printed off of the walgreens.com website and being told that they do not take internet printables...huh? I explained it came from their website, even showed them how to get them on my iphone. He said no and that the regional manager said they do not accept them in this region. Well, that was really strange since in my little city there is 2 Walgreens and 7 within a 5 minute drive from my house and I use them there. One would assume this was all the same region, right?

Well, I did as any great couponer would do, I went home and called corporate, only to get a call back from the manager who told me he wouldn't take it. I asked for the next level manager and was told by this woman that that is the policy for THAT store and that based on the address I gave, there are 3 stores located conveniently close to your home. Basically saying, "you don't like it, go to another store." Guess where i was bright and early the day this policy was released? Unfortunately that manager was no longer working there.

Needless to say, print this off and keep it with your coupons at all times. You never know when you will need it. As I posted yesterday, the manager at one of my more friendly stores told me they do not adjust coupons down and for the first time ever I did not have my policy with me. Unfortunately some stores will still fight you when you have the policy, but at least you have done your part and can then talk to the store manager or district manager to make sure your store is honoring the policy.

You can print the policy HERE

And here is the text of the policy:

As a customer-focused retailer, Walgreens encourages the use of coupons by our customers in our retail stores, in accordance with the following guidelines.

Guidelines:

General

All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of checkout.
Walgreens does not accept expired coupons.
Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
Competitor coupons are not accepted at Walgreens.
Walgreens cannot accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
The number of manufacturer coupons, including Register Rewards^TM manufacturer coupons, may not exceed the number of items in the transaction. The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the discretion of Walgreens management.

Sale Items

Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
In the event that any item's selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Walgreens will only accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is ever provided in exchange for any coupons.

Multiple Coupons

When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
When purchasing multiple items, Walgreens accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is specified. Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.

Buy One, Get One Free Coupons

When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offers, if required by applicable state laws.

Internet/Print at Home Coupons

Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons.

Register Rewards^TM coupons

Earning Register Rewards^TM

Register Rewards^TM will only print for in-stock merchandise during the promotional period.
Register Rewards^TM can only be earned for eligible items. No substitutions.
There is a limit of one Register Rewards^TM (RR) printed per offer per customer per transaction.
Customers redeeming a Register Rewards^TM against the same offer may not receive another RR.

Redeeming Register Rewards^TM

Customers redeeming a Register Rewards^TM against the same offer may not receive another RR.
Refer to Register Rewards^TM coupon for expiration date.
The RR coupon value cannot exceed the total purchase amount. No cash back and no cash value for RR coupon.
The number of manufacturer coupons, including RR manufacturer coupons, must not exceed the number of items in the transaction.
Register Rewards^TM must be forfeited if the qualifying merchandise is returned.
Register Rewards^TM cannot be used toward the purchase of gift cards and pre-paid cards.
Register Rewards^TM can be redeemed for eligible items only. Ineligible items include but are not limited to:

Prescriptions
Tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages
Dairy products
Lottery tickets
Money orders/transfers
Transportation passes
Special event/entertainment tickets or passes
Postage stamps
Gift cards/phone cards/prepaid/Green Dot^TM cards
Prescription Savings Club" memberships
Health care services, including immunizations
Any items prohibited by law

Walgreens: Cottonelle Toilet Paper- $2 for 12 packs (starting 5/1)

2011-04-26T12:35:00.000-05:00

Starting 5/1/11, you can get 24 rolls of Cottonelle Toilet paper for only $4! Here's how:

Buy 2- Cottonelle 12pks at $5 Each
use 2 -$.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper 4pk (internet printable)-$1/1 Cottonelle 12 large rolls from the May Coupon Book (Takes off $2)
= $7, Get Back $3 RR
= $2 EACH

Last day to enter for the give away

2011-04-26T12:15:00.000-05:00

I have 10 20 followers !!!
I have only been doing this blog for less than a week, so I am excited about that!

To celebrate, I have 6-$3/1 Splenda and 4-$3/1 Nivea body wash coupons to give to one of my followers.

If you have been reading, you know that Splenda is a nice $4 moneymaker next week wyb 3, and Nivea Body Wash is free at both Walmart and Target with coupon. So these coupons will allow you to get:

6 boxes of Splenda
4 Nivea Body Washes, and
$8 in Register Rewards.

To enter the giveaway:

You must follow Challenge 2 Budget. Following is easy, just look under "followers" in the right side column and hit "follow". Leave a comment telling me you follow the blog and where you will be going to get your free bodywash if you win.

Want more entries? (optional)

Post about this giveaway on your Facebook, Twitter or blog (1 entry for each post)
Add Challenge 2 Budget on Facebook. www.facebook.com/challenge2budget (1 entry)
Share the facebook page with 10 of your friends (1 entry per 10 shares)

You can enter once a day! You can come back every day after you first enter and simply tell me you are hopping on one more time to enter. Example: "I am back to enter again today!"

Don't forget to leave a separate comment for each entry/task you complete to increase your chances of winning. I will choose 1 winner on the evening of April 26th using Random.org, and get your coupons out to you ASAP!

Example:
"I follow Challenge 2 Budget, and will be using my bodywash coupons at Walmart"
"I shared the Challenge 2 Budget facebook page with 10 friends"
"I shared the Challenge to Budget facebook page with 10 more friends"
"I tweeted this giveaway"
"I posted this giveaway on my blog"
For a total of 5 enteries

$6 for 2 AMC Movie tickets

2011-04-26T12:09:00.000-05:00

BuyWithMe.com, still has the AMC moie tickets available...2 AMC Silver Experience tickets to any AMC theater location for only $11 (up to $26 value!)! That makes each ticket ONLY $5.50. But it gets even better if you are new to BuyWithMe! If you’re a new member to BuyWithMe, you can sign up through this link here as my referral and get a $5 credit, making this deal ONLY $6 for 2 AMC Movie tickets!

Please take note of these deal terms:
*Limit 1 voucher per person.
*Your tickets will be mailed to the address you provide at BWM checkout within 10-14 days of the promotion ending; all shipping and processing fees are included. Tickets will not be shipped until the end of the promotion.
*Tickets are valid for any AMC®, but shipping is only available to RI, NH, NJ, NY, CT, MA, DC, VA, TX, WA, CA, AZ, IL, WI, PA, MD, GA.
*Once you receive your tickets in the mail, they can be redeemed for admission at any AMC Theatres® location; not valid for online or kiosk purchasing, or reserved seating.
*Good at any AMC®, AMC Showplace, Loews®, Cineplex Odeon, Magic Johnson, and Star theatres, excluding Canadian theatres.
*Not valid for special engagements.
*Valid only for movies that are two weeks out from their original release date.
*Extra charges may apply for 3D, IMAX®, ETX, Dine-In theatres, alternative content, and premium services and locations.
*Shows and seating subject to availability.
*No age restriction to redeem, but movies are subject to MPAA age restrictions, based on MPAA rating.
*Movie ticket photocopies are not allowed.
*Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions.
*AMC Theatres® movie tickets do not expire.

Ask Away Tuesday

2011-04-26T11:50:00.001-05:00

First let me apologize because I never got around to posting on Monday, which is supposed to be my budget Check-in day. I will get to posting my budget check-in soon though.

Well, today is Ask Away Tuesday and I had a great question already prepared for today from Monica, but I think that Rachelle Yakubu Photography just gave us a more relevant question, she found this posted on another couponing website:

"Tonight, my WAGs had already activated tomorrow's new deals. This week the 80 count Splenda was on sale for $2.99 (w/ $3/1 Q = FREE plus RRs). Tomorrow, the 100 count Splenda goes on sale for $2.99 (w/ $3/1 Q = NO-GO!!!) Why? First the manager said that the Q didn't work because the amount of the Q exceeded the amount of the product. Thus, I pulled out the WAGs policy and informed her that it is WAGs policy to lower the amount of the Q to match the price of the product; thus, FREE. The manager proceeded to tell me that it's not their policy. She asked where I got the policy that I had sitting in front of her. I told her, as I pointed to the WAGs policy, from walgreens.com.

Upon further examination, with the help of the lady standing behind me in line, she noticed the Q said "on any one 80 ct./3.8 oz or larger SPLENDA Sweetener Product." Well, the Q worked just fine this past week on the 80 ct. So, what's the problem??? The 100 ct. has to be larger, right? WRONG!!! The 80 ct. has a net weight of 4.8 oz; thus, the Q worked fine!!! FREE!!! But, the 100 ct. has a net weight of 3.5 oz!!! Who would've thought??? Thus, Q DENIED!!!

So, the manager was wrong about WAGs policy and while trying to defend her nonexistent version of WAGs policy, she overlooked the real reason the computer didn' want to accept the Q. That's because the 100 ct. has a lower net weight than that required of the Q (3.8 oz). Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!!! I didn't even think to check the weight of the box. Might work!!! Check the net weight!!!

Why do things like that happen?

Wow, where to start….

First, let me start by saying that there are so many different things you will encounter using coupons. Some cashiers will tell you “you can only get what is in the picture for the coupon” others will say “oh this coupon is for the bigger size” when it clearly says no size, and others will say that elusive “it says one coupon per purchase, so you can only use one”, and the not so smart “it says do not double so you can only use one coupon (I like to pull out a 3^rd coupon and then tell them fine, I will triple it then when I get this one…lol)”. I will cover all these topics later, and how to handle them, but basically, there will always be different ways to interpret coupons and quite honestly if you plan to really use coupons to your advantage you will have to put on you armor and get ready to fight sometimes and come prepared to know what is what.

Personally, I feel this manager was wrong in the interpretation of this coupon, because I see this coupon to say it is for the “80 ct or larger or the 3.8 oz or larger”, the same way that when a form says “he/she” it doesn’t mean you have to be both a he and a she. Now although I feel this is kind of common sense, you will find as you continue to coupon, that when something goes wrong, many times the managers/cashiers will say A LOT of things that do not make sense (remind me to tell you about the cashier who said she couldn’t accept the Spanish Proctor and Gamble coupon because #1. I was not Mexican and #2. The cash register did not speak Spanish).

So why did the coupon beep then? There could be numerous reasons and I don’t want to confuse any new couponers by going through all these reasons, plus I do not know many other things about this shopper’s experience to determine exactly why it would beep.

I Googled (well actually I swagbucked) this post that Rachelle found and saw that many others asked the same questions I would need to know in order to make a clear determination as to why it beeped, but the original poster never came back to give more information. So let me tell you why the coupon should not have beeped under normal circumstances….

Each coupon is coded with a upc code that is scanned the same way that the upc codes on the products we buy are coded. The upc on the products you purchase have to match the upc on the coupon in some way to make sure you are purchasing the right product. If you look at the Splenda UPC on the box that is 3.8oz and included in the sale and the box that is 100 ct and included in the sale, you will see that they both have the same combination of numbers as the UPC in the coupon, this means the coupon would not beep under normal circumstances. (Unfortunately there have been numerous people who have been using the decoding of coupons to use the coupons in a fraudulent manner lately so I will not go further into this topic, but just know that the coupon would not have beeped under normal circumstances)

Hope I answered Rachelle’s and your question, but feel free to let me know if I didn’t or maybe confused you more and we can continue to discuss this topic in the comments.

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