The Coupon Friendly Family

I am challenging all of you to a 52 week --

2013-01-14T20:12:00.001-08:00

Here is a the easiest way to save over $1300 in 52 weeks. It is a 52 money challenge. Here is the spread sheet to start.. If you start this week we are on week 3 so start with putting $6.00 in a savings account, mason jar, or cash envelope. Here is to the 52 week challenge!!

52 week challenge

2013 Coupon Schedule

2013-01-14T20:03:00.002-08:00

So I saved this email that I got so you guys. I hope you enjoy.

I also stumbled on it on Pintrest as well. The original site is .pennypinchinmom.

January
6 – 4 Inserts: (2) Redplum & (2) Smart Source (could be up to 5 with a regional Target insert)
13 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
20 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
27 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
February
3 – 3 Inserts: (1) Redplum & (2) Smart Source
10 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
17 – 1 Insert: Redplum
24 – 2 Inserts: Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
March
3 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
10 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
17 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
24 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
31 – No Inserts: Holiday weekend
April
7 - 5 Inserts: (2) Redplum, (2) Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
14 – 1 Insert: Redplum
21 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
28 - 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
May
5 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
12 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
19 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
26 – 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
June
2 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
9 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
16 - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
23 - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
30 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Procter and Gamble
July
7 - 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
14 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
21 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
28 – 4 Inserts: (2) Redplum, (1) Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
August
4 – 4 Inserts: (2) Redplum & (2) Smart Source
11 - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
18 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
25 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
September
1 – 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
8 – 3 Inserts: Redplum & (2) Smart Source
15 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
22 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
29 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
October
6 – 4 Inserts: (1) Redplum, (2) Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
13 - 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
20 – 1 Insert: Smart Source
27 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
November
3 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
10 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
17 – 2 Inserts: Smart Source
24 – 3 Inserts: Redplum, Smart Source & Procter and Gamble
December
1 – 1 Insert: Procter and Gamble
8 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
15 – 2 Inserts: Redplum & Smart Source
22 – No Inserts: Holiday weekend
29 — Procter and Gamble

First Post of 2013

2013-01-14T19:59:00.000-08:00

Hey couponers-

Yes I know I have fallen off the wagon with blogging. The second part of last year was super crazy. Ran into what we thought was health issues. Thankfully it was not!! Then school started for the littles and THEN the holiday season. I am recovered and ready to give you some great info.

Over the holiday season I did do some segments for both Channel 10 and Fox 40. I will post them up for you latter.

I have some great tips, ideas and resources for you as well in the weeks to come.

Love and Savings
Leann

NEWS10-- Where to start...

2012-10-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

First off I want to say thank you for stopping by and I know that 3 minutes to get started on couponing is not enough time. So I hope this will help you.

Here is the basics of couponing. I know that with all the TV shows and what is on the internet this can be very overwhelming. There are some key concepts that any coupon needs to know and understand.

1- Subscribe to the paper. I know that sounds funny but... where are you going to get your coupons. I know, but trust me this investment will ending up being well worth it. I promise in a few months the investment will be paid for a few times over. The next part of this is that you need to have one paper PER person in your home. I have a family of 4 that means I have 4 Sunday papers on my door step every Sunday morning.

2- Filing system. You need to have a filing system in place as soon as you subscribe to the paper. Some people like to use a binder. Truth be told I did for a long time. I love my binder. It is read and black and it and I have a special relationship.. HOWEVER.. I don't have time to cut all those coupons out every week. I have and enjoy using a file method. I have 2 milk crates with hanging folders with Sunday's date on them. So on Sunday morning all I have to do is gather up all the coupon inserts and drop them in the file. I do segregate them by type of insert when needed. (Procter and Gamble, Red Plum, SmartSource, BoxTop, ect)

3- Understanding the sales cycle. I am going to let you all in on a little secret... Every type of item at the grocery store goes on sale approximately every 3 months. With this in mind you need to think about how much of that product do you use in a 90 day time frame. This is when you an purchase that item at a rock bottom price. It is ok to have a SMALL 90 day stock pile in your home. Trust me TLC's Hoarders will not come knocking on your door.

4- When to use that coupon. This is going to sound funny to you at first. You are ONLY going to use that coupon on an item that is ON SALE, Clearance, or a Special Promotion. This way you are able to maximize your savings. Why use in on a brand name item to still pay more than the store brand.

I hope that this helps and clears up anything that might have been confusing on air. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Please go to the Contact tab.

Love and Savings
Leann

I'm at it again!!

2012-10-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

News 10 has asked me to come on air for them and do a few segments.

10/14 at between 6 and 10 there will be 2 segments.

Have fun watching

L

Coupon totals for 6/24/12

2012-06-22T14:58:00.002-07:00

Are you ready for this?? There will be almost $500.00 in coupons in this sunday's paper.

The number is $499.29 to be exact. I believe there will be 4 inserts as well.

Just launched today NEW SAC BEE price

2012-06-20T19:49:00.001-07:00

Yeah!!! The Sac Bee is offering their sunday only paper for $19.99 for a year. That is 52 weeks of the Sunday paper filled with coupons. Don't delay.... Order today

Coscto: what TO buy and NOT to buy

2012-05-25T19:46:00.001-07:00

I have been spending a lot of time on Pintrest looking for some great summer ideas for the boys and tripped over this pinn..

The best deals:

Dog food (about 1/2 the price)
Olive Oil
Diapers & wipes ($6 off per box when you use their coupons, I buy whatever brand is on sale that month.)
Milk
Laundry detergent / fabric softener/ dryer sheets - with coupons (I make my own for much less)
Cheese (I buy their huge bags of shredded Kirkland mozarella and cheddar. I divide them into small sandwich baggies and freeze them; pull out one bag at a time as needed.
3lb bags of Mission tortilla chips (the boys love these)
Bags of frozen fruit and veggies (not only cheaper, but much better than stores' frozen veggies.)
Seasonings, minced garlic (their containers are HUGE are are much cheaper than other stores!)
Prescriptions & vitamins - with coupon when possible. (Much cheaper at Costco!! And you don't need a membership to buy them. Click HERE for info.)
Birthday cake ($17 for their MASSIVE, semi-customizable cakes

Other great deals that I buy:

Bananas
Potatoes
Strawberries (...when in season. They are the biggest and best strawberries EVER.)
Bread/rolls/buns (if I dont make them myself)
Frozen chicken (if I am out and not able to buy on sale)
String cheese
Romaine lettuce and bagged spinach (if not from the backyard)
Postage stamps (when I need a lot of them)
Eggs)
Juice (with coupon when possible)
Rice/quinoa
Baking items (flour, sugar,
Butter
I also get my photos printed there.
Plants and outdoor equipment (when in season)
Socks
Rotisserie chicken
Frozen salmon
Gas (will save you major $$ over time.)
Electronics.

What I avoid buying at Costco:

Ground beef (when on sale I just buy as much as I can and freeze it into 1 lb bags)
Other meat ( they go on sale at the grocery store.)
Cereal (they have coupons occasionally, but still more expensive.)
Most canned food (the small cans) (it's convenient to have them in a big box, but price per can is higher than Walmart.)
Condiments (condiments go on sale like CRAZY in grocery stores around holidays. Stock up on ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce at stores when they go on sale and you'll save way more.)
Pasta & sauce. (You can typically get 1lb for $1 and sauce you can get on sale for $1 per jar at Walmart. Costco is nearly always more expensive.)
Most produce. (Costco's produce is awesome, huge, often organic, and high-quality...BUT it's typically more expensive. There are times when their produce is cheaper, but you just need to learn your prices. For example, their 3lb bags of spinach is a great deal. And when in-season, their strawberries are competitively priced. They might not be the cheapest, but the size and quality make them a good deal. However, their apples, oranges, grapefruits, grapes, and other produce will cost you a lot more. How to know the difference? See the next tip...)

What to buy When at the Grocery Store

2012-05-25T19:37:00.000-07:00

I saw this pinned on Pintrest. I thought of all of you....

January

National Oatmeal Month: Quaker
Diet Foods: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100 Calorie Packs, Yogurt
Super Bowl Sunday: Pepsi, Coke, Chips, Dips, Cheese, Sandwich Items, Crackers, Snacks, Wings
Seasonal Produce: Oranges, Pears, Grapefruit, Tangerines, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Cabbage, Spinach
Clearance: Christmas Decorations, Toys, Wrapping Papers,
Winter Health: Cold Medicines and Vitamins

February

National Canned Food Month: Canned Fruit, Pie Fillings, Vegetables, Meats: Tuna, Chicken, Salmon
National Hot Breakfast Month: Malt O Meal, Oatmeal, Eggo Waffles, Syrup
Valentines: Chocolate, Hershey’s, KY Lubricant, etc
Chinese New Year: Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Noodles, Canned Water Chestnuts
Seasonal Produce: Artichoke, Asparagus, Raspberries, Potatoes, Strawberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Spinach

March

Frozen Food Month: Ice Cream, Frozen Vegetables (Boxed, Bag, or Steam), Frozen Meals, Foster Farms Chicken, Waffles, Pizza
Seasonal Produce: Artichoke, Asparagus, Haas Avocado, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Fennel, Kale, Leek, Lemon, Lime, Mushrooms, Spring Onions, Orange, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries, Tangerine

April

Easter: Ham, Eggs, Spices, Baking Supplies: Sugar, Spices, Baking Mixes, Chocolate Chips, Butter, Coconut, Marshmallows, Brownie Mix, Cake Mix
Earth Day: Organic Foods, Energy Saver, Reusable Totes
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Grapefruit, Haas Avocado, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Rhubarb
Clearance: After Easter sales

May

Print what’s on sale for May only here.
Memorial Day: BBQ Sauce, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips, Grilling Meats, Hot Dogs, Hamburger Meat, Marinade, Salad Greens
Paper Products: Plates, Utensils, Insect Repellant, Sunscreen
Cinco De Mayo: Salsa, tortillas
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Beans, Green, Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Peas, New Potatoes, Raspberries, Strawberries

June

National Dairy Month: Eggs, Milk, Ice Cream, Cheese, Cream Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Whipping Cream, Whipped Cream, Cool Whip
End of June is Fourth or July Sales: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips
Seasonal Produce: Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cherries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Honeydew, Nectarines, Peaches, Potatoes, Raspberries, Red Onions, Squash, Summer, Strawberries, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Watermelon

July

National Ice Cream Month
More 4th of July BBQ Sales: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, Condiments, Charcoal, Salad Dressing, Potato Chips, Dips
End of July: Back to School Sales Begin: Crayons, Pencils, Folders, Binders
Seasonal Produce: Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Beans, Green, Blueberries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Nectarines, Onions, Red, Valencia Oranges, Peaches, Sweet/Bell Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon

August

Back to School: Pudding cups, Lunch meat, Lunchables, Bread, Cold Cereal, Waffles, Lunchboxes
Disinfectant: Clorox, Purell
Clearance: Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, charcoal
Seasonal Produce: Gravenstein Apple, Haas Avocado, Green Beans, Beans, Berries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Onion, Peaches, Bartlett Pears, Bell Pepper, Plums, Raspberries, Squash, Summer, Tomatillo, Tomato

September

Back to School Sales through Labor Day: Crayons, Pencils, Folders, Binders
Diabetes: Bayer Glucose Meters, Glucerna Cereal
Seasonal Produce: Apples, Artichokes, Beans, Bell Peppers, Chili Peppers, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Onion, Valencia Orange, Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Pomegranate, Squash, Tomatillo, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
Baby Items: Major Baby Equipment, Baby Safety

October

Halloween: Candy, Fresh Pumpkin
Beginning of the Baking Sales: Canned pumpkin, Evaporated Milk, Baking Chips
Daylight Savings Time Ends Promotions: Alarm Clocks, Batteries, Safety Equipment, Smoke Detectors
National Seafood Month
Adopt a Shelter-Dog Month: Pedigree, Purina
Seasonal Produce: Almonds, Apples, Artichokes, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Chard, Chestnuts, Cranberries, Lemons, Parsnip, Pears, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Spinach, Squash, Winter, Turnips, Yams

November

Hot Cocoa, Coffee, Tea
Baking Sales in Full Swing: Nuts, Chocolate Chips, Evaporated Milk, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Coconut, Cake Mixes
Canned foods: Soup, Broth, Vegetables, Fruits, Spaghetti Sauce
Thanksgiving Items: Turkey, Canned Pumpkin, Stovetop Stuffing, Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes, Gravy Mixes, Frozen Pies, Cranberry Sauce, Jello, Marshmallows
Seasonal Produce: Anjou Pears, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots, Celery, Comice Pears, Cranberries, Kiwi, Lemons, Orange, Potato, Squash, Yams
Clearance: After Halloween Sales

December

Holiday Dinner: Egg Nog, Deli Platters, Instant Potatoes, Gravy Mixes, Frozen Pies, Cranberry Sauce, Jello, Marshmallows. Sour Cream Dips, Crackers, Chips, Soda, Ham
Baking: Flour, Sugar, Butter, Cream, Cake Mix, Brownie Mix, Muffin Mix, Breads, Pie Crust, Marshmallow, Whipped cream
Canned Foods: Soup, Broth, Condensed Milk, Vegetables, Fruits, Spaghetti Sauce
Seasonal Produce: Anjou Pears, Bok Choy, Bosc Pears, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Dates, Grapefruit, Haas Avocados, Kale, Kiwi, Kumquat, Lemon, Napa Cabbage, Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Red Cabbage, Rutabaga, Savoy Cabbage, Spinach, Winter Squash, Yams, Turnips, White Potato
Clearance: After Thanksgiving and After Christmas Sales

To read the rest of the article please Clike here

Free Slurpie Day

2012-05-22T14:26:00.001-07:00

May 23rd is free slurpie day! That is tomorrow!! we will have to get one after school!! The boys will be sooooo happy

This weekend inserts!!

2012-05-21T18:46:00.003-07:00

There will be no inserts this week due to the holiday!!

Some Freebies I found in my INBOX just for you

2012-05-20T12:13:00.000-07:00

Free Prople Sample

Poise Pads

Milkbone Dog trail mix

Aloe King Sample

Clean Scalp and Hair

Detox C4 Sample

FREE printable for the kiddos this summer

Color Scents trash bags

Mrs. Dash Sample

When and What will be sampling at your local walmart

How to free a free sample of Clinique Sunscreen

Eucerin Sample

Kiehl Sample

Nextcare

Fun way to make summer go by FAST!

2012-05-14T14:16:00.000-07:00

With summer on it's way I have been searching for great ideas for the boys to do without driving me crazy.. Yes, we have lots of fun things to do out the back yard like the trampoline, two tree swings, crazy painting stuff, water balloons, sprinklers and access to a friend's pool. There is going to be down time that the kiddos need to be able to do SOMETHING!!

I have seen theses "I'm Bored Jars" and went searching for one that was age appropriate for my two. With all the scrap booking paper (that I already have), a snazzy paper cutter, a great laser printer and a mason jar (again I have) I was able to make one for the boys.. I was able to find a site that had the template in a PDF and all I had to do was cut my paper, load the printer and hit print.... ok there are a few more steps than that but it was that simple and I have a jar full of great ideas that the boys can do and NOT drive me up the walls. Here is the I'm Bored LINK so you too can make one for your kids.

More summer Ideas to come

Clearance Frozen Foods at Target

2012-04-30T16:53:00.001-07:00

I was wasting time at Target yesterday and saw that they are re-doing their frozen foods section and stumbled upon a clearance section!! I was able to get over $150.00 worth of frozen foods that are GOOD for you for just about $52.00

This will not last long!! Go NOW!!

So I am adding a new page for all of you!!

2012-04-30T14:51:00.000-07:00

So I have been asked how do I use all my great deals before they go bad. (regarding meats and such) Well I have been freezer cooking off and on for a few years now and had shared that with a few of you so, my goal is to post my meals (dinner) for the month for you. I will also include recipes for you. I use my crock pot A LOT and this time of year the BBQ!!! Stay tuned I am working on that for you right now and stocking my Freezer while I do it..

Here is a great way to get little ones to start to read...

2012-04-29T10:04:00.001-07:00

Get them a personalized book from Mama Source

Your weekly Coupon to Hobby Lobby

2012-04-29T10:02:00.000-07:00

40% off one item

need to start thinking of things to do for summer with the kiddos....

This what is clucking over at Deal Chicken

2012-04-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

$16.00 for four to the California Automobile Museum ( this a house full of boys I think this will be a fun summer day trip)

The best of Groupon

2012-04-29T09:56:00.000-07:00

$35.00 for a 75 minute Facial

$48.00 for 3 room (carpet or tile) cleaned

Living Social Deals

2012-04-29T09:51:00.001-07:00

$20.00 for a month of Yoga

Sunrise Rollerland has many options (you know that I have all ready got the max on this deal with summer coming SOON)

$25.00 of a month of Boot Camp

Spend $15.00 and get $30.00 worth of flowers (I love fresh flowers in my entry way)

Summer is right around the corner.. Here is a great deal to have the beloved AC tuned up $49.00

Have you ever wanted to know what ELSE you can cook with pasta suace??

2012-04-27T12:01:00.002-07:00

With all the couponing we do have you ever found yourself with WAY to much of something? Not talking health and beauty supplies but just one thing you though you would cook more with?

I did! Not going to lie but I a scored a SUPER killer deal on red pasta sauce. I have found my self staring at all of it for a few months now thinking there is got to be more things I can use this for. I was right! with a little Google search was able to find some great articles.

This is my favorite thus far. 50 things to make with pasta sauce I hope you find some new ones!!

Homemade Fabric Softener

2012-04-21T08:10:00.002-07:00

I know I have told some of you that I make my own laundry detergent and fabric softener. Well this morning I made the fabric softener.

It is pretty easy I promise!!
6 cups of Boiling Water
3 cups of white distilled vinegar
2 cups of your favorite hair conditioner

Here you go--

Boil the water then add the conditioner and vinegar-- still well
once it is cooled put in your favorite container to use.

To use it is a little more than a 1/4 cup per load and enjoy

Retirement

2012-04-19T16:44:00.000-07:00

Have you looked at your retirement fund lately?
Have you lost money?
Are you not happy with the performance of your fund?
Did your employer STOP matching your investment funding?
Did you change jobs and forgot to move it?

Want a better option? Contact me and let's talk.

Talk with you soon

Cream Cheese Frosting

2012-04-19T16:26:00.002-07:00

I was flipping through my grandmother's recipes and found this one...

9 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp. butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer. If necessary, add milk to attain spreading consistency.

I am thinking that I might have to make brownies tonight with the kiddos to go with our dinner...

Mobile Car detail

2012-04-19T16:07:00.001-07:00

So a few months back my beloved boys colored on the headliner of my car. I never knew how mad I could get until that day. I was getting quotes that included "i can not get the crayon out to you need to get a new headliner" Let me tell you I did not want to pay for a new headliner.

In a act of desperation I called a mobile car detailer. I am happy to report that my 350.00 was well spent. I have fallen in love with this service. So if you war till busy for just don't want to venture out of the house this is for you...

ot only does Finishing Touch offer the highest quality service, it's also run by Cottage House Inc., a non-profit start-up aimed at creating transitional jobs and offering employment training to formerly homeless individuals committed to moving from the streets to self-sustainability. During the detail, your ride will receive a hand wash and dry; thorough tire, rim and tailpipe cleaning; interior vacuum; dashboard, windows, and seat scrubbing; fresh scent spritzing; wax and paint sealant; window and tailpipe polish; trunk vacuum; and dashboard and air vent detail. Half-off savings and good deeds -- now that's something to smile about.

Finishing Touch is not provider I used but he is just as good. Click here for his deal