Jennifer Saves Money

Coupon Basics Review

2011-06-06T17:42:00.000-04:00

I just wanted to make sure that some of the newer couponers are following the basics. Here are the basics in review for our area:

1. Buy one paper for every person in your household and always round up to the next even number
     (For example if you have 3 people in your house ...buy 4 newspapers)
     You are buying in multiples of 2 for the BOGO sales at Publix.

2. Concentrate on the BOGO sales first. Using southernsavers.com and their weekly publix ad line up,
     watch for items marked with the little acorn. This means free item, close to free or even overage.
     Any overages will go to your non-coupon items such as produce and meats.

3. Meal Plan around the sales and Misty talked about at DCOG's coupon class last Monday night. If pot
     roast is on sale then try to plan several meals around that roast for the week. (A little birdy tells me that
     she will be posting the recipee for this on her new blogsite tonight and that roast may very well be on sale.
     Make sure to go follow her on intentionallymisty.blogspot.com

4. Don't get overwhelmed. Start slow and don't clip all of your coupons. Keep the isnerts whole and in
     tact and just date the front of them and keep them in a safe place. If you have questions...just ask don't
     panic.

That's all for now friends... Happy Saving.

Publix Updated Coupon Policy Courtesy of Southern Savers.

2011-05-10T18:04:00.000-04:00

http://www.southernsavers.com/2011/05/new-publix-offcial-coupon-policiy/

Publix Run 05/07/11

2011-05-07T18:27:00.000-04:00

This trip was a really nice trip seeing as everything we bought are items we use on a daily or very regular basis. If you will notice I broke the savings down for you and on this trip the majority of the savings was straight Manufacturer Coupons and I gathered my list using Southernsavers.com website for this weeks ad. I encourage you to visit their website on a regular basis and watch her three short videos under the learning to coupon tab if you can't make it to a couponing class.

Total Spent $22.70
Total Saved $49.86

Vendor Coupons $34.54
Store Coupons $11.32
Special Savings $ 4.00

We Came Home With:

1- Loaf Publix Bread
2 - 4 Packs of Frappuccino
4 - Packages of Birdseye Frozen Vegetables
1 - 20 oz Bottle of Zephyrhills Water
2 - 1/2 Dozen cartons of Publix Large Eggs (Total 1 Dozen)
2 - Boxes of Ziploc Quart Sized Freezer Bags
1 - 1/2 Gallon of Smart Balance Milk
2 - Kikoman's Stir-Fry Seasoning Mix
4 - 20 oz Bottles of Honest Tea
3 - Boxes of Crystal Lite on the Go Mix Ins
4 - Packages of Bic Comfort 3 Razors - Men
2 - Packages of Bic Soilel Razors - Women

(Razors were purchased with Rain Check from last weeks sale)

Happy Savings.

Publix Run and Personal Opinion on The Topic of Stockpiling.

2011-04-27T22:28:00.000-04:00

It's good to be back after a several month hiatus. Sometimes family issues are just priority. That is what is so good about couponing. You can use it based on your family's needs.

Total Spent $ 3.55
Total Saved $ 40.55

2 Packages of Solo Plastic Cups
2 Packages of Bic Soleil Razors
4 Boxes of Sominex 16 Count
1 Bottle of Sundown B Complex Vitamins 100 Count
2 16 oz Containers of Heluva Good Dip
2 Containers of Voskos Yougurt
2 Boxes of Reduced Sugar Frosted Flakes

I used a combination of store coupons found in the Publix Green and Yellow Advantage Flyers located in the front of the store on the round turntables. I also used printable and Sunday insert manufacturer coupons and SouthernSavers.com lined up the deals for me.

THIS is where I am going to take a moment and step on my soapbox with a short commentary concerning stockpiling.

There are many "normal" couponers that are just looking to pick up a few items to feed or provide to their immediate family. It is extremely frustrating to walk into a store two days after a 10 day ad starts and find that every good deal has been completely wiped out. I was only able to get about half of the items on my list tonight that my family ACTUALLY uses. You only need about a three to six month stock on most items. There is such a thing as coupon etiquette and that is you should try to always leave some for other people who are looking to save money as well. This does not mean take 198 boxes and leave 2 on the shelve. In the words of one of my coupon mentors (Thanks Misty) "Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should." I am now stepping down from the soapbox and if you have any questions concerning sale cycles please feel free to comment or email me. You can catch me on face book under Jennifer Crawford.

Happy Saving!

COUPON INSERT SCHEDULE FOR 2011 COURTESY OF SOUTHERN SAVERS

2011-01-22T12:56:00.002-05:00

January

2 — (2) Smart Source & (2) Red Plum

9 — Smart Source & Red Plum

16 — Smart Source

23 — Smart Source & Red Plum

30 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

February

6 — Smart Source & Red Plum

13 — (2) Smart Source & Red Plum

20 — No Inserts (President’s Day)

27 — (2) Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

March

6 — Smart Source & Red Plum

13 — Smart Source & Red Plum

20 — Smart Source & Red Plum

27 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

April

3 — (2) Smart Source & Red Plum

10 — Smart Source & Red Plum

17 — (2) Smart Source & Red Plum

24 — Procter and Gamble

May

1 — Smart Source & Red Plum

8 — Smart Source & Red Plum

15 — Smart Source & Red Plum

22 — Smart Source & Red Plum

29 — Procter and Gamble

June

5 — Smart Source & Red Plum

12 — Smart Source & Red Plum

19 — Smart Source & Red Plum

26 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

July

3 — No Inserts (Independence Day)

10 — Smart Source & Red Plum

17 — Smart Source & Red Plum

24 — Smart Source

31 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

August

7 — Smart Source & (2) Red Plum

14 — Smart Source & Red Plum

21 — Smart Source & Red Plum

28 — Smart Source & Procter and Gamble

September

4 — No Inserts (Labor Day)

11 — Smart Source & Red Plum

18 — Smart Source & Red Plum

25 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

October

2 — (2) Smart Source & Red Plum

9 — Smart Source & Red Plum

16 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

23 — Smart Source & Red Plum

30 — Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

November

6 — Smart Source & Red Plum

13 — Smart Source & (2) Red Plum

20 — Smart Source

27 — Procter and Gamble

December

4 — Smart Source & Red Plum

11 — Smart Source & Red Plum

18 — No Inserts

25 — Procter and Gamble

Groupon Deals

2010-10-21T14:29:00.003-04:00

Check out the really good daily deals on Groupon. You can get some really good things at around 50% off. Think nights out, gifts, fun on a budget. Use my referal link and you will get a $5.00 credit and I will get a credit too.

http://www.groupon.com/r/uu9837135

Spent $6.80 at Publix

2010-10-13T20:47:00.000-04:00

I bought:

6 containers of Athenos Feta Cheese
2 Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressings
1 Buttoni Pasta
1 Buttoni Pasta Sauce
2 Progresso Bread Crumbs
1 Bailey's Coffee Creamer
2 Right Gaurd Deoderants
4 Nivia Lip Care
1 Cottenelle Fresh Moist Wipes

Saved $ 48.53
Spent $ 6.80

* I used a combination of MQ's, Internet Printables and Target Printables....ALL linked from the Southern Savers Line Up for Publix. Starting tommorow there are a lot of good deals.

Some of the Items I will be picking up are:

Fresh Express Salad Blends - On Sale BOGO AND there are printable coupons
Zatarains New Orleans Rice - On Sale BOGO AND there are printable coupons
Mayfield Ice Cream - On Sale BOGO AND there are printable coupons
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Veggies - On Sale BOGO AND there are printable coupons

Dixie Plates
Febreze Air Effects Air Regresher, Set and Refresh and 2 in 1 Scented Oil Warmers
4C Homestyole Grated Cheese
Coffee Mate Creamer

I will add to this list as this was only with my first glance through. I always go through the list a time or two more before I actually go to the store.

Happy Couponing!

Free Candy Corn at CVS

2010-10-10T20:59:00.000-04:00

Took a CVS run tonight and the coupon printer is spitting out $.99 off of 1 Brach's Candy Corn. THEY ARE PRICED AT $.99! This means for seven cents out of pocket you can pick up a bag. I personally got two and will be using them as edible decoration on my table at the 5th(??) Annual Chili Cook Off at my home church...Ridge Community Church of God. I will also be using the $5.00 off Fall or Halloween Decoration coupons for Candles, Placemats and other decorations for our table. My goal is to have as little out of pocket expense for all of the decorations as well as the ingredients for the Chili. Maybe I can even talk Momma into making some homemade pumpking bread to go on the table!

This is just a reminder that you never know what is going to spit out of those scanners so make sure you scan your card EVERY time you go into CVS as MANY times as it will let you. Trust me when it is done it will tell you that no more coupons are available.

Happy Fall Couponing.

Jennifer

Multiple Ledger Subscriptions

2010-10-10T15:03:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone!

I guess you noticed it's been a few weeks since I last posted. My mother was in ICU and I also had bronchitis at the same time! I didn't do much couponing and I didn't even buy papers for THREE WHOLE WEEKS!

I have a way that you will never ever miss getting your papers again. Her name is Missy Frost Eby on Facebook. I went to one of her coupon classes and she recently scored a job soliciting Ledger subscriptions. You can sign up for a multiple paper subscription with her. For two papers to be delivered to my house each Sunday plus on holidays (such as Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day) it is only $11.98 per month. I believe she actually said 22 holiday or special edition papers in addition to your Sunday bunch. This is an awesome deal and it is a sure fire way to MAKE SURE you have coupons and that none are missing from your paper.

If you would like to contact her look her up on facebook or shoot me a message and I will message her phone mumber to you!

Happy Couponing!

Jennifer

BOGO Yankee Candles through 10/03/10

2010-09-30T15:18:00.000-04:00

Go here http://www.yankeecandle.com/yc/html/retail/Email_HTML/webCoupon_XF010A3.html to print your coupon. These make wonderful gifts. With the holidays coming up you may be able to catch a clearance or close out sale at the Yankee Candle Store at Lakeland Square Mall.

Coupon Inserts for Sunday 09/26/2010

2010-09-22T16:56:00.000-04:00

Go to Southern Savers to see the line up of Coupons for this coming Sunday. There are a lot of really good ones in the itemized list....INCLUDING COUPONS FOR TOYS!!!!!! (I'm thinking Christmas). I've already taken advantage of some coupons on items such as hasbro games and snuggies.

Don't forget to buy your papers. If you don't have coupons you can't save money!

http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/09/926-sunday-inserts-preview/

Publix - Kellogs Cereal Saturday & Sunday 09/18/10 - 09/19/10 50% OFF

2010-09-18T21:03:00.001-04:00

I am so stinking tired right now so I will blog the details and run down in just a little while but here is the bottom line.

Total Out of Pocket Expense......$32.42
Total Saved with Coupons.........$82.20 PUBLIX ROCKS MY WORLD!!!

CVS 09/12/10 - 09/18/10

2010-09-16T20:47:00.002-04:00

Hello!

It took me a while to post this week because I couldn't find ANY of the ECB deals I wanted in my surrounding area.

1st Transaction:

1 Nature's Way Women's Energy MultiVitamin MultiMineral $9.99
1 7.5 oz Brachs Candy Corn $.99
1 Carmel - Filler Item $.33

Coupons used:

$1.00 Alive Vitamins Printable from Coupons.com
$5.00 ECB
$5.00 ECB

Total $21.53
Total OOP $ .37
Received $9.99 ECB and a Raincheck for 4 Airwick Aquamist @ $10.00 and get back $5.00 ECB
Transaction # 2

1 Afrin Severe Congestion Nasal Spray $7.79
1 Mountain Dew $1.69
2 Carmel Filler Items $.66

Coupons Used:

$9.99 ECB received from previous transaction.

Total $10.31
Total OOP $.32

Still have $5.98 ECB Left

It looks like a professional Couponer may have made the rounds and wiped out many of the really good deals going.
Lesson Learned - If there is a really good deal you want...you may consider going at 11:30 pm on Saturday to a 24 hour store to get your deals. From 11:30 to 11:59 you can get your Saturday deals (If there are any left) and at Midnight you can pick up the next day's deals.

Make a little additional Money!

2010-09-08T22:28:00.001-04:00

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Good Target Printables

2010-09-08T18:34:00.000-04:00

Hey Ladies (and gentlemen)

There are several really good Target Printables out there right now. I would go and print these as soon as you can:

$3 Huggie TARGET coupon
$.75 Huggie Wipes TARGET coupons.
$1 Q Tips
$1 All Laundry Detergent
$2 All Laundry Detergent (150 oz 96 load)
$1.50 Snuggle (100 oz)
$1 off Fresh Produce

Ladies these are ALL TARGET WEB COUPONS which means you can pair them with a Manufacturer Coupon and use both coupons on ONE item at Publix. This is an especially good deal if you have a $3.00 Manufacturer coupon on Huggies already. This means $6.00 off ONE pack of Diapers. Also you can print twice per computer.

Happy Shopping.

Calling All Baby Mama's - Diaper Deals for 09/05 - 09/11

2010-09-05T08:48:00.000-04:00

Target

Luvs Big Pack $16.99
Purchase 2 and get a $ 10.00 gift card

CVS

$10.00 ECB WYB $ 25.000 Worth of the following products:

Pampers Boxed Diapers 48-96 $20.00
Huggies Boxed Diapers 56-96- $20.00
Gerber Good Start Formula $20.00
Gerber Juice or Oatmeal $2.50
Johnson & Johnson Baby Wash or Lotion $2.50

I would buy 1 package of the diapers and 2 J&J Products to get you to $25.00

Go to Southern Savers, click on the CVS Tab, and then on the ad for this week. This is in the first section under ECB Deals. There are printable coupons on almost EVERYTHING.

You could print the $3.00 off Huggies
2 $2.00 off J&J

That is $7.00 off + you get back $10.00 ECB.

STINKING GOOD Publix Run

2010-09-04T19:37:00.003-04:00

The first picture is my non coupon order. I spent $22.11 on 2 Bottom Round Roasts (had one ground), 1 package of boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 bottle of Motts Apple Juice and 1 box of denture tablets (for mom)! I saved $8.62 on store sales.

Here is where it gets REALLY STINKING GOOD!

The 2nd through 5th pictures were my order with coupons. The 2nd picture I got TOTALLY FREE! 2 Ballpark Beef Franks, Hot Dog Buns and Pepsi Max!

Full Shopping List To Follow Underneath the Pictures.

I spent $27.23 and I saved....Drum Roll Please....dududududududududduu $81.29

I used Manufacturer Coupons, Publix Coupons, Target Coupons and Internet printable coupons. It took me about an hour to go through the ad and put my list together on SouthernSavers and pull all my coupons. I did NOT deviate from my shopping list.

Total Spent $49.34....... Total Saved $89.91

Shopping List

2 Packages of Fresh Green Beans
1 Package of Fresh Yellow Squash
4 Packages of Green Valley Steamer Veggies
1 12 pack of Kleenex Cottonelle Toilet Paper
2 Jars of Vlasic Kosher Stackers
1 2 Liter of Pepsi Max
2 Ball Park Beef Franks
1 Package of Publix Hot Dog Buns
2 Wisk Laundry Detergents 42 loads
2 32 oz Heinz Ketchup
2 Packages of Dixie Ultra 10 inch Paper Plates
1 Package of Dixie Napkins 200 Count
4 Jars of Newman's Own Pasta Sauce
2 Cans of Pilsbury Crescent Rolls
1 Kraft American Cheese 12 oz
2 Packages of Kraft Shredded Cheese
2 Packages of Kraft Chunk Cheese
4 Packages of Uncle Bens Ready Rice
2 Bottom Round Roasts (Had one ground for Hamber Meat)
1 Package of Perdue BS Chicken Breasts
1 64 oz Motts Apple Juice
1 Box Publix Denture Tablets

Going on a Publix Run

2010-09-04T14:46:00.001-04:00

I am going to be ambitious and aim to save 75 %. I will take pictures and post later this evening. I have pulled my manyfacturers coupons, target coupons and internet printatbles. Wish me happy savings.

Staples Rewards Card

2010-08-30T14:26:00.000-04:00

Hey Guys!

Did you know that you can recycle ANY ink or toner cartridges, up to 10 per calendar month per customer and receive $2 back in Staples Rewards per cartridge. We will recycle additional cartridges but Rewards will only be issued for 10 per calendar month per customer. Your Ink Recycling Reward will arrive each month, separately from your other benefits. Limit one Staples Rewards account per address.

I just went to Staples.com and searched staples reward card and was able to fill out the enrollment online and print a temporary card. I throw these away ALL THE TIME...now I know I can make money off of my trash.

Coupon Giveaway

2010-08-29T15:23:00.000-04:00

I think I posted last week that I am holding a Couponing Basics Class at Ridge Community Church of God in Dundee on September 7th at 7:00 pm in the fellowship hall. I am going to be givin away tons of door prizes that include the following:

Laundry Detergent
Baby Wipes
Bic Soleil Razors
Body Wash for Men & Women
Deoderant
and much more!

The ultimate door prize will be a packet of coupons that will include two full sets of coupons from two Sunday papers plus specialty coupons that are hard to procure. This set of coupons will include coupons from ALL 3 COUPON INSERTS AVAILABLE: Red Plum, Smart Source and the coveted Proctor & Gamble!!!!

Make Sure you RSVP by commenting here, on facebook, email or give me a call!!!!

Publix

2010-08-27T19:46:00.002-04:00

So I took a stab at the grocery couponing for serious this week. I did have a little help from Michelle Thompson...(Raise your hand Michelle). I printed lots of coupons from Target.com (GREAT coupons btw) and a $5.00 off $25.00 from the Save a Lot website. Here is a list of what we got:

1 Kelloggs Eggo Waffle
1 Tub of Blue Cheese Crumbles
2 Pints of Starbucks Ice Cream
1 Container of Sour Cream
1 Package of Fresh Green Beans
1 Hood Simply Smart Milk 1/2 gallon
1 Simply Orange Orange Juice
1 Package of Fresh Yellow Squash
3 Sobe Life Waters
1 Natures Own WhiteWheat Bread
1 Nabisco Fig Newtons
1 Nabisco Nilla Wafers
1 Martha White Pizza Crust Mix
1 Publix Powdered Sugar
1 Can of Beefaroni
2 Boxes of Kelloggs Fiber Plus Cereal
2 Boxes of Kelloggs Cinabon Cereal
1 Dixie Crystal Sugar
2 Orville Redenbacher Pop Corn
1 Lipton Tea To Go Mixers
1 Package of Solo Plastic Plates
1 Greased Lightning Cleaner
1 Cascade Lemon Gel for Dishwasher
2 12 packs of Zepherhills Bottled Water

Total OOP $ 41.36
Total Saved $ 47.92

I am SUPER STOKED that we saved a little over 50% on our first real try!!!!

Starbucks Ice Cream - FANTASTIC Deal

2010-08-26T13:31:00.003-04:00

This week at Publix they have Starbucks pint of ice cream on Sale BOGO for $3.79. In the Red Plum Coupon Insert from 08/08 there were coupons. $1.50 off one pint and $1.00 off one pint. If you use both (because you are buying two items) you can get both pints for $1.29.

Don't forget there are some really good target printables that you can use at Publix. Also sign up at Save a Lot's website and get a $5.00 off $25.00 purchase that you can use at Publix.

Celebration Time

2010-08-26T13:21:00.001-04:00

It's pary time! I now have 11 followers! Woot Woot!! I know it isn't many but I started with zero. Next goal...25 followers. Tell all your friends or saving buddies! Im going to be doing a lot more very soon and will be posting some added links, resources and materials.

Coupon Preview for Sunday 08/29/10

2010-08-26T13:20:00.001-04:00

Looking at the line-up for this week you may want to pick up a couple of extras. Check it out. Thanks to Jenny at Southern Savers for always having this list posted early!

http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/08/829-sunday-insert-preview/

Coupon Inserts for Sunday 08/22/10

2010-08-22T16:16:00.001-04:00

To all of my new couponers...don't be discouraged. There is only one insert this week and there may not looke to be a lot of useful coupons. Next week is a big week for inserts. All three will be in the paper and this includes the coveted Proctor & Gamble inserts. WOOT WOOT.