Coupon Class or Coupon Party?

So I've been contemplating for some time about having a Coupon Class.  I have tried finding places to hold it and I can't seem to buckle one down. So, I've decided to start with hosting "Coupon Parties".  These would involve me coming to your house, or whoever is hosting the party's house.  This would be run at everyone's convenience.  So, whenever fits into your schedule! You just tell me a date and a time and we can set something up.  I think this would work a lot better for everyone because it involves a lot more one on one time. I can actually sit with people and explain everything to them.

PRICING:

 Well, the host of the party does not pay anything. :)

The party must consist of at least 6 other people (not including the host).
If you cannot find 6 people, I will do it for 4. But I do prefer at least 6.
The cost is $15 per person (again, not including the host).
If you have 10 or more people, the cost is only $12.

If you would like to set something up just let me know! You can email me at couponchickblog@gmail.com, or you can leave a comment here, or on my facebook page: Coupon Chick

Coupons for 4-3!

Alright so it's P&G week! So I hope everyone plans on getting coupons this week! :)  Here they are...

P&G Insert Coupons

Always Pads, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloths Save $1/1 (4/30)
Always Pantiliner(30ct or higher) Save $1/2 (4/30)
Always Infinity 14ct or higher Save $2/1 (4/30)
Bounce Product Save $.20/1 (4/30)
Cascade Save $1/2 (4/30)
Charmin Products Save $1/2 (4/30)
Covergirl Product Save $1/1 (4/30)
Covergirl Product Save $2.50/2 (4/30)
Crest Rinse(440 ml or Larger) Save $1/1 (4/30)
Crest Rinse Pro-Health(946 ml or larger) Save $2/1 (4/30)
Crest T Crest 3D White 2 HR Express or Professional Effects Whitestrips Save $10/1 (4/30)
Crest 3D White Advanced Vivid 14ct, Stain Shield, or Gentle Routine Whitestrips Save $5/1 (4/30)
Crest Toothpaste 4 oz or more or Liquid Gel Save $1/2 (4/30)
Dawn Dish Soap Save $.20/1 (4/30)
Downy Liquid Fabric Softener /Dryer Sheets Save $.20/1 (4/30)
Duracell CopperTop or Ultra Advanced 6-pack or larger or 1 Hearing Aid 12pk or larger Save $1.50/1 (4/30)
Duracell Rechargeable Batteries, Charger, or Daylight Flashlight Save $2/1 (4/30)
Gillette Deodorant Save $1/1 (4/30)
Gillette Fusion Shave Prep Save $1/1 (4/30)

Smartsource coupon insert
Alpine Lace Deli Cheese 1 lb Save $1.00/1 ( 5/31)
Alpine Lace Deli Cheese packages Save $1.00/2 (5/31)
Bestlife buttery product any Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Blink-N-Clean Lens Drops or Blink Contacts Lubricant Eye Drops Save $1.00/1 (5/9/11
Blink Tears or Blink GelTears Lubricating Eye Drops Save $1.00/1 (5/9)
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution 12 oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (5/9)
Boudreaux’s product any Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
Candy Land or Chutes & Ladders Save $2.00/1 (5/1)
Carapelli Olive Oil 17oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (5/15)
Claussen Pickles Save $1.00/2 (5/29)
Colgate toothpaste 4.0 or larger Save $.35/1 (4/23)
Crystal Light drink mix product Buy TWO get ONE FREE up to Save $3.69 (5/31)
Cuties (this is oranges) 3 lb bag Save $.75/1 (5/3)
Cuties 5 lb box Save $1.50/1 (5/3)
Elefun or Gator Golf Save $3.00/1 (5/1)
Ensure 4-pack Buy TWO get ONE FREE up to Save $9.99 (6/5)
Ensure 4 pack Save $2.00/1 (6/5)
Fancy Feast Delights with Cheddar Buy THREE get ONE FREE up to Save $.80(7/3)
Fancy Feast 3 oz cans Save $1.00/18 (7/3)
Glade Carpet & room Odor Eliminator product Save $.75/1 (5/14)
Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator product Save $1.00/1 (5/14)
Glade 4-oz. Jar Candles Save $1.00/2 (5/14)
Glade Premium Room Spray 9.7oz Save $1.00/1 (5/14)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil Lasting Impressions holder Save $3.00/1 (5/14)
Glade Plugins Scented Oil twin refill or TWO single refills Save $1.00/1 (5/14)
Glade Scented oil Candles refill packs Save $1.00/2 (5/14)
Glade Scented Oil Candles holder Save $1.00/1 (5/14)
Glade Sense & Spray starter kit Save $3.00/1 (5/14)
Glade Sense & Spray refills Save $1.00/2 (5/14)
Gold Bond Ultimate Body Wash no trial Save $2.00/1 (7/31)
Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer and Sheer Moisture 2.7oz or 12 oz Save $2.00/1 (7/31)
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing, Softening, Restoring, Soothing or Protection Lotion or Cream Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Herr’s Kettle Chips 8oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (7/31)

Sunday's coupons! 3-20!

Coupons found in Sunday's paper!

RedPlum Coupon Insert
Always maxi (36ct+) or ultra jumbo pack (38ct+) Save $1/1 (4/30)
Cesar any treats Save $1/1 (4/30)
Endust any product Save $1/1 (5/1)
Gillette Fusion Proglide any cartridge manual or power Save $4/1 (4/30)
Mars any Easter Products Save $1/2 (4/24)
Pedigree any Dentastix for dogs Save $1/1 (4/30)
Pedigree any Breathbuster treats for dogs Save $1/1 (4/30)
Purina any cat chow or kitten chow excl. 16 oz., any variety Save $2/2 (5/15)
Rhodes any package of Cinnamon Rolls Save $1/1 (6/30)
Rhodes any package of Warm-n-Serv rolls Save $1/1 (6/30)
Sara Lee any pre-sliced meat Save $0.75/1 (4/30)
Smuckers any Snack ‘n Waffles brand waffles Save $1/1 (6/30)

Smartsource coupon insert

Air Wick get any warmer unit FREE wyb your favorite air wick scented oil refill fragrance up to $2.19 (5/1)
Air Wick any Scented Oil refill pack or (2) single refills Save $1/1 (5/1)
Air Wick any Freshmatic Starter Kit Save $4/1 (5/1)
Air Wick B1G1 FREE any Freshmatic Ultra Refill up to $5.29 (5/1)
Cheerios Cereal any boxes origina or honey nut Save $1/2 (4/30)
Disposer Care any Save $0.55/1 (6/30)
Dishwasher Magic any size Save $0.55/1 (6/30)
Edge any shave gel – not valid on 2.75oz cans Save $0.55/1 (5/1)
Fiber One Cereal any box of original, honey clusters, raisin bran clusters, caramel delight, frosted shredded wheat Save $0.50/1 (4/30)
General Mills Cereals any boxes of Basic 4, Chex, Fiber One, Honey Nut Cheerios, Oatmeal Crisp, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Wheaties Save $1/2 (4/30)
Hamburger Helper any flavor Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper or Chicken Helper home cooked skillet meals Save $0.75/3 (5/14)
Huggies any packages of diapers Save $1.50/2 (4/16)
Huggies any packages of little movers or little snugglers diapers Save $2/2 (4/16)
Huggies any package of baby wipes 64ct or larger Save $0.50/1 (4/16)

Sunday coupons! 3-13-11

Well, Sunday's coupons are now available! Check them out!

RedPlum Coupon Insert

FREE Pasta wyb (2) Ragu pasta sauces up to $1.25 (4/10)
Alpo buy (1) 13.2oz or smaller can, get (1) 13.2oz or smaller can FREE up to $0.89, any variety (4/25)
Alpo single cans, any size/variety $1/8 (4/25)
Clairol Natural Instincts any hair color product $1/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Clairol Natural Instincts any hair color product $5/2 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Covergirl Queen Collection any product $1/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Covergirl any product $1/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Covergirl Simply Ageless any product $5/2 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Crest any toothpaste 4.0oz. or more, or liquid gel $0.50/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Crest 3D White or 2-hr Express or Professional Effects Whitestrips $10/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like Coupons
Dial any Nutriskin Lotion $1/1 (4/30)
Dial any body washes $1/2 (4/30)
Dial any bar pack or liquid hand soap $0.35/1 (4/30)

A few Kroger matchups for the week of 2/28-3/6

So at first glance, I didn't think Kroger was having that great of a sale. But, once I started going through my coupons and Kroger.com, I realized that there are a lot of opportunities for FREE products!  So, here we go!:

Fiber One/Nature Valley bars- $2.29. Use $1/1 coupon found on Coupons.com, + use $0.50/1 from Kroger.com making this offer FREE + a possible $0.21 moneymaker!
Bounty Paper Towel-$5.99. Use $1/1 + use $2.00/1 8 ct.=$1.99!!
Old Spice Deodorant-$1.99. Use $1/2=$1.98 for 2!
Secret Deodorant-$1.99-Use $1/2 and the buy 2 get 1 FREE coupon=$1.98 for 3!
Gillette Deodorant or Body Wash-$3.00. Use the $2/1 body wash, as well as buy one deodorant get bodywash FREE + Kroger.com has $1/1 body wash or deodorant. =2 for FREE!
Charmin Bathroom Tissue-$5.99. Use coupon from Kroger.com for $3/1=$2.99. 
Downy-$4.99. Use coupon from Kroger.com $1/1, + use $1/1 =$1.99!
Tide-$5.99-Use Kroger.com coupon for $0.50/1 + use $1/1=$3.49!
Duracell Batteries-2/$5=$2.50 for 1! Use $1/1 +$0.50/1 found on Kroger.com=FREE!!
Crest toothpaste-$2.50-Use $1/1 and $1/1 found on Kroger.com=FREE+$0.50 moneymaker!!
Oral B Advantage toothpaste-$2.50. Use $1/1 coupon + $0.75/1 on Kroger.com=FREE+ $0.25 moneymaker!
Nestle, Butterfinger, or Wonka candy-2/$1. Kroger.com has a coupon for $1/5=5 for $1.50!
PLUS! If Butterfinger Snackers are a part of this, Kroger.com has a coupon for $1/2, plus coupons.com has a printable coupon for $1/2!=FREE + $1 moneymaker!
Chex Mix-2/$3. Use $0.75/2 on Coupons.com + use $0.50/2 on Kroger.com=$1/2!
Some other deals I had noticed:

Kroger.com has coupons for:

Get One Glade® Scented Oil Candle Refill or Holder Free When you buy any one Glade® Scented Oil Candle Refill or Holder. We have a $1/2 coupon, making this a really good deal!!
$1/1 Cover Girl product + use $1/1 coupon, makes for $3/1 covergirl product!! OR, buy CoverGirl Clean product and save $4/1!
$1/1 Febreeze Air Freshener + use $1/1=$3 off 1 Febreeze!
$1/1 Febreeze Air Effects + use $1/1=$3 off 1 Febreeze!
$2 off Gillette Shave Gel + use $1/1 coupon=$4 off one shave gel! This is sure to score a moneymaker!!
$1/1 Head & Shoulders, + use $1/1 coupons=$3/1!
$4/1 Schick Hydro Razor + use $2/1 coupon-$6/1 razor!=cheap!?
$1/1 Crest mouthwash + use $1/1=$3/1 mouthwash!
$1/1 on Febreeze Set & Refresh + use $1/1=$3/1-possibly FREE?
$0.75/1 Glide product + use $1/1=$2.75 off=possibly FREE
$1/1 Febreeze Flameless Luminary refill. You can use another $1/1 making this $3/1 refill, AND, you could use the $4/1 start kit, or use the buy the starter kit get a refill FREE coupon, making this a FREE Refill, plus $1 off the starter kit. OR, I would try stacking these and using both coupons...making the refill FREE, plus using the $1/1 Kroger.com coupon, and using the $4/1 coupon...  :)
Crest 2 hour express whitening strips-$10/1. Also use another $10/1 coupon, making this $20/1! WOW! These are very expensive, ranging between $40-$50, so $20 off is HUGE!

Have you noticed any other deals?! I am dying to know!!! :)

Sunday's coupons!! 3-6-2011

Well, Sunday's coupons are already in! Take a look! 

RedPlum Coupon Insert

Dove any bag of chocolate (8.5oz or 9.5oz) Save $1/1 (4/30)
Dove singles bars of chocolate (1.16oz -1.3oz) Save $0.75/2 (4/30)
Gillette mach3 disposable 3ct, Sensor3 4ct, CustomPlus3 4ct, Venus disposable 2ct or 3ct, Simply Venus 4ct, Daisy3 4ct or 8ct, or Daisy 10ct or 12ct Save $2/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like coupons
Gillette Mach 3 disposable 6ct, Sensor 3 8ct, CustomPlus3 8ct, Venus disposable 6ct, or Daisy 18ct Save $3/1 (4/30) Limit 4 like coupons
Jimmy Dean any Fully Cooked product Save $0.75/1 (10/31)
Kellogg’s any cereal (10oz or larger, any flavor, mix or match) Save $1/3 (4/17)
Kellogg’s PopTarts any pastries or mini crisps 6ct ct or larger, any flavor mix or match Save $1/3(5/1)
Kelloggs Nutrigrain any cereal bars, 6ct or larger, any flavor mix or match Save $0.75/2 (5/1)
Mr. Clean any twin pack or any (2) products Save $1/2 (4/30) Limit 4 like coupons
Pedigree any Jumbone treats for dogs Save $1/1 (4/16)
Pedigree any Marrobone treats for dogs Save $1/1 (4/16)

IMPORTANT!:  I was recently at a Kroger store, and I heard one of the associates telling a customer that they accept expired coupons. BUT! They have to have expired at the start of the week. For example,  this week started on the 27th, so if you have any coupons that are expiring within this week, you can still use them! Heads up, P&G coupons from last month expired yesterday. DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY! You can use them this week...I thought I would share this with all of you... :)

Swagbucks...

Swagbucks is a search engine similar to Google and is a great way to earn prizes or gift cards.  You just go to the banner on the right side on my blog that says "Search Earn Redeem" and register.  Today is a great day to start because they are celebrating their 3rd birthday with TONS of free swagcodes. Just for registering, you get a total of 80 Swag bucks!! When registering, use code: 3rdBirthday130 to get the extra... :)  Also, there are codes floating around on their Facebook page.  They will release hints every now and then for the next code. It may be found on their blog. I suggest downloading the toolbar and using it as your regular search engine because you could always casually win swag bucks. Also, check out the "earn" tab, and the daily polls section. You can earn 1 swag buck by answering their question of the day.  And, the trusted survey's tab under earn.  Just for visiting you can win 1 swag buck. Also check out the NOSO tab.  Just keep hitting Skip or See next offer and at the end you will win another swag buck.  Any questions? Let me know!

Sunday's coupons are in! 2-27

 Here is a preview of the coupons we should be expecting in Sunday's paper. It's P&G week, so I would definitely recommend getting this one!! These always make for amazing deals at Kroger!!

Smartsource coupon insert

Neutrogena naturals Save $1/1 (4/27)
Lysol Clean-Flip starter kit or floor cloths Save $1/1 (6/1)
Mentos Save $1/1 45pc+ bottle (4/30)
Mentos Save $1/3 15pc+ (4/30)
Cuties Save $.55/1 5lb box (4/4)
Cuties Save $.35/1 3lb bag (4/4)
Tostitos Artisan Recipes chips Save $.55/1 (4/13)
Huggies Pure & Natural diapers Save $2.5/1 (3/26)
Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers diapers Save $2/1 (3/26)
Huggies Snug & Dry diapers Save $2/1 (3/19)
Huggies Snug & Dry diapers 60ct+ Save $3.5/1 (3/19)
Huggies Buy baby wipes refill 300ct+ get free baby wipes tub 72ct or less (3/19)
Accu-Chek Save $10 off Aviva system with purchase of Aviva test strips (5/29)
Barber Foods product Save $1/1 (4/16)
Best Life buttery spread, spray or baking sticks Save $1/1 (5/8)
Zegerid OTC Save $3/1 (4/2)

P&G Insert Coupons Expire (3/31/11)
Save $0.25/1 Cascade
Save $1.00/1 Cascade Rinse Aid
Save $0.25/1 Dawn
Save $0.50/1 Bounce Product
Save $1.00/1 Bounce Product
Save $1.00/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets
Save $2.00/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets
Save $0.35/1 Tide Detergent
Save $3.00/1 Tide Stain Release 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct duo pac or 36-68 oz liquid
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Fabric Refresher
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Air Effects
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Flameless Luminary Refill
Save $1.00/1 Febreze Set & Refresh
Save $0.50/1 Swiffer Refill or Swiffer Dust & Shine
Save $5.00/1 Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit
Save $0.25/1 Charmin
Save $0.50/2 Puffs
Save $0.75/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium
Save $0.50/1 Duracell CopperTop, Ultra Advanced or Ultra Photo Lithium
Save $1.50/1 Duracell Hearing Aid 6-pack or larger
Save $2.00/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants
Save $2.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants
Save $0.50/1 Pampers Wipes 60ct. Or larger
Save $1.00/1 Pampers Wipes 60ct. Or larger

A few details about the Giveaway!

So, I've never done this before, obviously :) . I am still deciding on what to put into the giveaway.  I have a bunch off samples I could include, some coupons, free/cheap products I have received. I also have the Downy Sleep shirt that I received a few days ago that I'd like to put in. What do you guys think? What would you like to see in the giveaway? It's going to be something light because I am not quite sure how this is going to pan out. But I can guarantee that if you all are interested and this goes as planned, there will be more :)

In order for the Giveaway to go live, I need to reach 75 fans. That's it! Just 75.  So, your part in all of this is just to suggest me to some of your friends. We'd be there for sure if everyone just told 1 friend. :)

Again, this giveaway is all up to you. I need your feedback in what you want to see being offered and I need your help in reaching the 75 fans. Thanks :)

Just leave a comment here, under this blog, or on my Facebook page: Coupon Chick, and let me know!

Steps for creating your grocery list

Are any of you having trouble putting together your grocery lists? I have supplied MY method for doing just that. Here we go...

Step 1:  I first go through the ads, just somewhat browsing and remembering which coupons I have. This step is just to decide which store(s) I want to go to that week.

Step 2: Get out your coupon organizer, a pen, and your notebook ((You should have both the organizer and the notebook by now! ))

Step 3: Get out the ad for the grocery store you've decided to go to.

Step 4: Go through page by page and write down things you need and the things you have coupons for. Make sure you get out your coupons so you're organized when you go to the store.  Also, make sure you write on your list that you have a coupon for this item, and if there is a certain amount required to use the coupon, you may want to write that as well.

Step5: Once you have went through the complete ad and sorted your coupons, visit the Meijer Meal Box and MPerks websites to see which coupons are available for you to stack.  If you are not going to Meijer, then go to the Kroger website and see which coupons you have loaded to your card.  This is when you would also visit Cellfire to see if there are coupons available to load.  Then, write on your list that you have MPerks coupons or Kroger coupons, and the quantity you need in order to use those.  REMEMBER: you do not need to combine these quantities with ones you already have. These coupons can be stacked.  For example, Kroger has General Mills cereal on sale for $2.49 a box. I have a coupon for $1/2...so I have to buy 2 boxes, which would make this only $2.98 for 2 boxes of cereal. But then, Kroger has another General Mills cereal coupon available to load for another $1/2. I still only need to buy 2 boxes, not 4. Does that make sense?? I hope so.  BUT, if not, ASK!! I want to know where everyone is at. So anyway, onto step 6..

Step 6: After you have went through the stores coupon sites, visit the printable coupon sites; redplum.com, smartsource.com, and coupons.com.  Look for items that are already on your list, or that you have seen on sale and know that it would make for a good price.  Add these items to your list, or change your quantities..whatever you have to do.

By the way, I've had a fan have a problem with the loadable coupons. So, I would suggest you printing a list of the coupons that are loaded to your Kroger card, or you MPerks account. This is just for proof in case it doesn't show up on your receipt. Take this list up to the service desk, and they should refund you the amount.

Repeat these steps if you are going to 2, 3..10 different stores. I know this may seem overwhelming, but this is how I save the most money possible. I've said before that this process is very time consuming, but it's well worth it.  Try it out and you can decide if all the steps are useful for you! 

Again, ANY questions, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask!  

2-20 coupons!

These are the coupons we should be expecting in tomorrows paper.

RedPlum Coupon Insert

 

Save $0.60/1 Bertolli any Pasta Sauce (3/20)
Save $1/1 Air Wick Scented Oil twin refill pack or (2) single refills (4/3)
FREE Air Wick any warmer wyb air wick scented oil refill fragrance (4/3)
Save $3/1 Air Wick Freshmatic Compact Odor Detect starter kit (4/3)
Save $1/1 Air Wick Candle (4/3)
Save $2/1 Dial Nutriskin lotion, any (3/12)
Save $1/2 Hefty Onezip any packages (5/31)
Save $0.50/2 Pop Secret any products (4/3)
Save $1/2 Purina Beggin’ any packages, any size/variety (5/20)
Save $1/1 Sprayaway glass cleaner DND (4/10)
Save $1/2 Uncle Ben’s pouches of Ready Rice (4/17)
BOGO Whiskas any tray, any flavor up to $0.69 (4/16)
Save $1.50/1 Whiskas any dry food for cats (4/16)
McDonald’s FREE Fruit & Maple Oatmeal wyb a medium Beverage (3/27)
McDonald’s FREE Fruit & Maple Oatmeal (3/27)
McDonald’s FREE med. Fries & FREE medium soft drink or tea wyb any Angus 1/3 Pounder (3/27)

Also, make sure you check coupons.com, smartsource.com, and redplum.com to print out your coupons.

Also, before you do your grocery shopping, make sure you check out meijermealbox.com, mperks at Meijer, kroger.com, and cellfire.com to load coupons to your Kroger card, your Mperks account, and print coupons for use at Meijer.

Questions? Email me at couponchickblog@gmail.com, ask me questions on Facebook: Coupon Chick, or leave a comment right here!  

A few matchups!

Well, I've been looking through the ad's and have FINALLY finished my grocery list.  Here are some things I have noticed from Kroger:

Activia yogurt- $1.88 use $1/1= FREE + $0.12 moneymaker!!
Grand Biscuits-$0.99 use $0.40/3 coupon and 2 $0.30/2 coupons found on Kroger.com=$1.96 for 4!
General Mills Cereal-$2.49 ((there are LOTS of cereal coupons that can be uploaded to your card at Kroger.com))-2 boxes of Reeses Puffs/Honey Nut Cheerios-2 $0.55/1 coupons on Kroger.com +$1/2=$1.88 for 2 boxes. 1 box of Total, use $0.50/1 and Kroger.com $0.75/1=$0.74 for 1 box. Cinnamon Burst Cheerios, use $0.75/1 and $0.75/1 found on Kroger.com=$0.24! Buy 2 boxes of Chex, use $1/2 on Kroger.com and $1/2=$1.98!
Totinos Pizza-$0.95-buy 4, use 2 coupons from Kroger.com for $0.50/2, and $1.25/4 coupon=$1.30/4
Totinos Pizza Rolls-$0.95-buy 4, use 2 coupons from Kroger.com for $0.40/2 and 2 $0.40/2=$1.40/4
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookies-$2.19-buy 3, use $1/2 and $0.55/1, as well as $1/2 and $0.55/1 from Kroger.com. =$1.92 for 3!
Pillsbury Sweet Moments-$2.19-use $0.75/1 as well as $0.75/1 from Kroger.com=FREE! +$0.06 moneymaker!
Oscar Meyer lunchmeat-$2.49- use $1/1= $0.49!

These are a few of the things I have seen. Has anyone seen any other awesome deals?! Let me know!

Sunday's coupons are in!

Here is another list of the coupons we should be expecting in Sundays newspaper

February 6, 2011

RedPlum Coupon Insert

Ester-c save $2.00/1 naturesmart product (3/23)
Natures bounty save $2.00/1 your life milti vitamin (3/22)
Flex-a-min save $3.00/1 supplement (3/22)
Garnier fructis save $1.00/1 any shampoo (5/6)
Garnier fructis save $1.00/1 any styler product (5/6)
Garnier nutrisse save $2.00/1 any shade or multi-lights kit (5/6)
Save $2.00/1 garnier moisturizer product (5/6)
Snausages save $1.50/2 snausages or snaw somes dog snacks (3/31)
Free milk-bone soft&chewy dog snack with the purchase of 2 milk bone dog snacks (4/6)
Milk bone save $1.50/1 2 milk bone dog snacks (4/6)
Maybelline save $1.00/1 mascara (4/6)
Maybelline save $1.00/1 eyeshadow or eye liner (4/6)

Smartsource coupon insert

Trojan save $1.00/1 any 10+ count trojan condom product (5/6)
Trojan save $1.00/1 any trojan vibrations product (5/6)
Starbucks save $1.00/1 any 4-pk of frappuccino coffee drinks exp. 4/30)
Doubleshot starbucks save $1.00/1 any 4-pk of doubleshot starbucks. (4/30)
Coldstone save $3.00/1 any icecream cake (3/6),
coldstone save $1.00/1 smoothie, shake, iced coffee (3/6)
Sorrento save $1.00/1 on any (1) sorrento block mozzarella cheese (5/6)
Sorrento save $1.00/1 on any one (1) ricotta cheese (5/6)
Campbells save $0.50/2 select harvest or chunky (3/20)
Campbells save $0.40/2 select harvest condensed soup (3/20)
Campbells save $0.60/2 on any two (2) v8 vegetable juice (3/20)
Mystic pizza save $1.50/1 on any one mystic pizza (3/31)
Mystic pizza save $2.00/3 on any one mystic pizza (4/30)
Kraft save $1.00/1 on any 4-pk of Philadelphia minis (3/20)

Also, make sure you check coupons.com, smartsource.com, and redplum.com because at the beginning of the month, they post new coupons for printing!

If you have scored any really awesome deals, please share them! We want to know! :) Thanks, and happy saving!

More matchups...

Here are a few matchups for Kroger!

Prices are for when you buy 10 participating items!

Oscar Meyer lunchmeat- $2.79- $1/1 coupon ((you can also find this at coupons.com))= $0.79!
Ritz crackers-$1.99-$1/2 coupon=$1.98 for 2!
Progresso soup-$0.99-$1/4 coupon=$1.96 for 4! Load coupon from Kroger.com onto your card. $0.50/2=$1.46 for 4!!
Philadelphia cream cheese-$0.99- $0.50/2 coupon found at coupons.com=$0.98 for 2!
Valentines M&M's-$2.29-$1/2=$2.58 for 2!
Wonderful Pistachios-$3.99-$1/1 coupon=$1.99!

These are just a few that I had seen.

Meijer has a few good deals as well...

Advil Congestion-$4.77-recent coupon from sunday's paper-$2/1= $2.77!
A1 steak sauce-$2.98-$1/1 coupon + $1/1 on MPerks=$0.98
ChiChi's Salsa-$0.99- $1/1 coupon=FREE!

These are just a few deals that I thought were worth posting.

Also, I had finally used the MPerks at Meijer. I went today to claim my $5 off of a purchase of $5...it was super easy to use. Right before you swipe your credit/debit card/or pay, look at the bottom of the screen on the keypad. There is an MPerks button there. Click that and enter your account number/phone number. The savings will then be taken off! That easy!! :) I got a free $5! You can too if you sign up and use it before Wednesday, January 2nd!

Sunday Coupon Preview, MPerks, and other news!

I have recently become a fan of MPerks. Are any of you aware of this program?? It's through Meijer. It works kind of like the Kroger card in that you can upload coupons onto your account.  Just go here and select create an account. Your account will be your phone number.  When you first register, you will receive a coupon for $5 off your purchase of $5, if you join by 2/2/11!! That equals FREE stuff! Now, I haven't obtained this coupon yet because I just signed up last night, so I am not sure as to how this works. But it states that you enter in your account number ((your phone number)) into the keypad under the MPerks tab. I am very eager to try this out! I will let you all know how this works for me on my next Meijer trip. If any of you have tried this or are going to, let us know how it goes! This site also pairs really well with MeijerMealBox. I'm not sure how this will work, but as I've stated before, MeijerMealBox allows you to stack other coupons on top of these, so I don't see why you couldn't also do that with MPerks. :)

Oh, and a fan posted some information about getting money taken off for bringing in your own bags. I've seen this done when I used to work at a grocery store. You get $0.05 per bag. But I am pretty sure you have to remind the cashier to take the money off! And, I think this works at a few places. Check it out! Worth saving a few extra cents...every penny counts, right?? Also, if you notice an item has been scanned at the wrong price, take the item up to the service desk/customer service, and tell them about it. Also, if you are right, and it didn't scan as the right price, you are supposed to get $5 back for an inconvenience charge and for bringing it to their attention. This will also have to be reminded, no one likes to just hand you over money! Just a few tips! :)

Do any of you do Swagbucks?? Details about this later... :)

I've also come across a pretty neat website that tells you the coupons that will be coming in the Sunday paper. I have the link here for anyone who wants to bookmark this. I have also provided a list below.

January 30, 2011 coupons:

There should be 1 Smartsource insert, 1 P&G ((oooo, my favorite!!)), and 2 Redplum inserts, so overall, a really good coupon day. I highly recommend getting the paper tomorrow! :)

The numbers in parenthesis are the expiration dates

Smartsource coupon insert:

Activia Dessert 4-pack Save $1.00 (2/27)
Air Wick Candle Save $1.00/1 (3/13)
Air Wick FREE Warmer Unit when you buy Scented Oil Fragrance (3/13)
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill Pack Save $1.00/1 (3/13)
Alka-Seltzer Antacid or Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Product 10 ct+ Save $1.00/1 (3/31)
Armour Meatballs Save $.55/1 (3/31)
Baskin Robbins 2 for $5 Small Below (3/5)
Baskin Robbins BUY ANY CONE GET ONE FREE (3/5)
Baskin Robbins Save $1.00/1 Frozen Beverage (3/5)
Baskin Robbins Save $2.00/1 Cake (3/5)
Bayer Am or Extra Strength Product 24 ct+ Save $1.00/1 (4/30)
Bayer Low Dose or Bayer 325 mg Aspirin Product Save $1.00/1 (4/30)
Bestlife Buttery Spread, Spray or Baking Sticks Save $1.00/1 (3/31)
Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix and Betty Crocker Frosting Save $.75 (3/26)
Blimpie Subs Catering Receive $10.00 off $50 Catering Order or $5 off a $25 Order (4/30)
Blimpie Subs Free 6″ Sub with Purchase of a “6 sub or 12″ Sub (4/30)
Blimpie Subs Free 6″ Sub with Purchase of a 6″ or 12″ Sub or 22 oz Drink (4/30)
Blimpie Subs Save $1.00 off any Sub, Salad, or Wrap (4/30)
Blue Diamond 1/2 gallon Almond Breeze Save $.55/1 (4/30)
Blue Diamond Shelf Stable Almond Breeze Save $.55/1 (4/30)
Boston Market Save $1.00 Create Your Meal (2/27)
Boston Market Save $15 off $75 Catering (2/27)
Boston Market Save $2.00 off $10.00 (2/27)
Boston Market save $4.00 off $20.00 (2/27)
Budding 2 oz. Save $1.00/4 (4/30)
Budding Deli Cuts Save $1.00/1 12 oz+ (4/30)
Carvel Celebration Cake Save $3.00/1 (3/31)
Chex Mix 4.5 oz+ Save $.50/2 (3/26)
Chex Mix, Golden Grahams or Milk n’ Cereal Bars Treats Save $.50/1 (3/26)
Chock Full O’nuts Save $.75/1 (3/15)
Colgate 360 Sonic Power or Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush Save $1.00 (2/19)
Colgate 360 Sonic Power Toothbrush Save $1.00 (2/19)
Colgate Save $1.00 any Toothpaste 4.0 oz+ (2/19)
Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt Save $.40/6 (3/30)
Dole Gels Save $.75/2 (3/31)
Dole Parfaits Save $.75/2 (3/31)
Eggland’s Best Cage Free Dozen or Organic Dozen Eggs Save $.35 (6/30)
Eggland’s Best Eggs Save $.35 (6/30)
Eggland’s Best Hard-Cooked & Peeled Eggs Save $.35 (6/30)

P&G Insert Coupons Expire (2/28/11)

Save $0.25 Bounce Dryer Sheets
Save $0.75/1 Bounce Dryer Sheets
Save $0.50/1 Bounce Dryer Bar
Save $1.00/1 Bounce Dryer Bar
Save $0.50/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softner or Dryer Sheets
Save $0.35/1 Tide Detergent
Save $1.00/1 Tide Stain Release
Save $3.00/1 Tide Stain Release 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct duo pac or 36-68 oz liquid
Buy any ONE Swiffer Duster Starter Kit, Get any ONE Swiffer Duster Refill FREE (up to $4.99)
Save $0.50/1 Swiffer Refill or Swiffer Dust & Shine
Save $0.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins
Save $0.25/1 Charmin 2/28/20
Save $2.00/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants AND ONE Pampers Wipes 60ct+

RedPlum Coupon Insert Abreva Save $3/1 (8/15)
Advantage brands Save $1.50/1 (3/31)
Breathe Right 12 ct or smaller Save $1.50/1 (3/31)
Breathe Right 25ct+ Save $2.50/1 (3/31)
Citrucel Bulk Fiber Therapy Save $2/1 (3/31)
Dickinson’s Sweet ‘n Hot Pepper & Onion relish Save $1/2 (4/30)
Ecotrin Save $2/1 (3/31)
Emerald Nuts product 5 oz+ Save $1.50/2 (3/13)
Fancy Feast 3oz cans any Save $1/24 (4/30)
Fancy Feast Appetizers for cats any Save $1/3 (4/30)
Fancy Feast Elegant Medleys 3oz cans Save $1/8 (4/30)
Fancy Feast Gourmet Dry Cat Food Save $1/1(4/30)
Jimmy Dean fully cooked product Save $1.50/1 (3/6)
Jimmy Dean Sausage rolls Save $1/2 (4/17)
Naturally Delicious Dressing Save $1/1 (4/11)

RedPlum Coupon Insert Advil PM 16 ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (4/3)
Advil 40 ct or larger Save $1.00/1 (3/31)
Children’s or Infants Advil 0.5oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (3/31)
Advil Congestion Relief product Save $2.00/1 (3/31)
Bar-S 16oz franks or bologna Save $1.00/2 packages (4/25)
Bertolli frozen meal Save $1.50/2 (2/27)
Caress Daily Silk, Evenly Gorgeous, Velvet Bliss, Glowing touch, Whipped Souffle, Blackberry Cream or White Peach Cream (12oz body wash or larger or 6-bar pack or larger ) .75/1 (2/27)
Caress Tahitian Renewal 12oz body wash or larger Save $.75/1 (2/27)
Cesar treats any Save $1.00/1 (3/5)
Cesar canine cuisine entrees buy 3 get ONE FREE value 1.19 (4/9)
Degree Men or Women deodorant or body mist Save $.75/1 (2/27)
Degree Men or Women Clinical Protection anti-perspirant & deodorant Save $2.00/1 (2/27)
Dove Beauty Bar 6 -bar pack or larger no men+ care Save $1.25/1 (2/27)
Dove Body Wash 10oz or larger no men+care Save $1.00/1 (2/27)
Dove deodorant or body mist no trial or travel sizes Save $2.00/1 (2/27)
Dove Hair Care product no trial Save $1.00/1 (2/27)
Dove Men+ care body and face bar 6-bar pack or larger OR Body and face wash 13.5 oz or larger OR Active Clean shower tool Save $1.00/1 (2/27)
Dove Visible Care Body Wash 10 oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (2/27)
Everlast Nutritional Supplement Save $10.00/1 (4/30)
Everlast Nutrition bar Buy One get One FREE Save $2.49 (4/30)
Hellmann’s products 16.5 oz or larger Save $.40/2 (2/27)
Grain Berry antioxidant snack crackers Save $1.00/1 (3/31)
Grain Berry pancake or muffin mix Save $1.00/1 (3/31)

A few Kroger matchups. 1/24-1/30

I was browsing through the Kroger ad, and I came across a few good deals using coupons. Now, I hope everyone has signed their Kroger card up at Kroger.com.  If you haven't yet, I really recommend you do it, especially if you shop at Kroger.

So, here's a few:

Kroger is having their buy 10, get $5 off deal again. These deals are usually really good with coupons. I've spotted a few.

Crest toothpaste- On sale-$2. Coupon for $1 off one. Makes this FREE! PLUS, you can download a coupon onto your card from Kroger.com for $0.75 off one. This equals a moneymaker!

Oscar Meyer lunchmeat-$2.79. Coupon for $1 off one. Makes this $0.79! If you don't have this coupon, visit coupons.com to print one! :)

Tampax-$2.99. Coupon for $1 off one. Makes this $0.99! Plus, $1 off one on Kroger.com. Makes this FREE!

Pampers Jumbo Pack- $8.99. Coupon for $1 off one. Makes this $6.99.  PLUS, Kroger.com has a coupon for $1 off one. Makes this $5.99. Good deal for diapers! :)

So, I've mentioned the site, coupons.com, this is a great site to browse through every once in a while. They offer really good coupons that can be printed and used in store. Other good sites are:  redplum.com, smartsource.com, grocerycouponnetwork.com, shortcuts.com ((which offers both printable and electronic coupons. You can load the electronic to your Kroger card.)), and Meijermealbox.com, which are used at Meijer. These coupons can be combined with another coupon, it states this right below the coupon.

Any questions?? ASK!

Follow these steps and you're on your way to saving money!

Alright, so...I feel like I've been getting ahead of myself. I forget that all of my readers are beginners. So, I apologize! This blog is a very short step by step guide to get you started on your couponing adventure.  If you are serious about clipping coupons, I feel like these steps are EXTREMELY NECESSARY!!

Step 1: You need to purchase a coupon organizer.  If you are serious about this, you need to get organized to make this an easier process. If your coupons aren't organized into categories; frozen, dairy, snacks, canned, health and beauty, cleaners, etc ((these are just example categories. You can choose whichever are more convenient for you!)), then your shopping adventure will be chaotic and horrible. You will want to give up. You will miss or misplace coupons. This is a very important step, please do not skip it.  I have recently just purchased a new organizer ((last week actually)) from Target in the dollar bin, for only $1!! It's not perfect, but it'll do for now. It has 7 slots for coupons and comes with the stickers to label them.  You can get a nicer one that looks more like a wallet if you are willing to spend $10-$20 on one.

Step 2:  You also need to purchase a small notebook to use as your grocery list notebook. This is another very important step, because like I had stated in Step 1, you need to be organized! This can be an old notebook that you don't use anymore, or the dollar store has them for only $1. I recommend it being small enough to store in your purse or your pocket.

Step 3:  Also, subscribing to the Flint Journal is important. Unless you just pick it up every Sunday...You can get just the Sunday paper, or you can also get the Thursday and Friday paper... I'm pretty sure it's the same price for just getting the Sunday paper as it is to get the Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. So, whichever you'd rather do. I get all 3 and I only pay $10.89 a month for it to be delivered and at my door before I'm even awake.  My Sunday routine:  My husband reading the paper while I'm clipping coupons and browsing through the ads with a pot of coffee <33

If you have ANY questions about ANYTHING, PLEASE do not hesitate to ask. You can contact me via email: couponchickblog@gmail.com, on my CouponChick facebook page, or by simply leaving a comment under this blog.  I REALLY REALLY REALLY want everyone to understand this stuff. After all, I'm doing this for all of you.

My Kroger trip--December 29, 2010

First off, I just want to mention that I am a full blown Kroger shopper. I feel that the best deals are found there.  But, I only shop there for my stockpile items, like those shown in the pictures below.  I shop at Meijer for my meat and produce.  I really like Meijer, BUT they only double up to $0.50, ((which can still make for some pretty awesome deals)) whereas my Kroger, here in Michigan, doubles up to $1.00! This makes a lot of items FREE!

 

 Pictured above is everything I came home with, minus a gallon of milk, Tennessee Pride Sausage Gravy, Cascade Action Pacs, and GE light-bulb that are not pictured. My total before coupons was $164 ((this was including taking off $24.00 for the P&G $4.00 off when buying participating products, I was able to snag 6 of these, or 24 participating products.  If you have no idea about these offers, ask! ))...after my coupons the total was only $11.45!!

                                           REMEMBER!!! Kroger double's the $1 coupons!!
 Breakdown of above picture:

• Halls cherry cough drops: 2/$3. used $1 off coupon. FINAL COST= FREE! +$0.50 moneymaker!
• 2 bottles of Herbal Essence shampoo.On sale-$1.99. Used 2 coupons for $1 off one. FINAL COST=2 FREE bottles+$0.02 moneymaker!
• Krusteaz cookie Mix (2)- $2.09. Used 2 $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$0.09 each!
• 4 2-Liters of Coke-on sale 4/$4, buy 4, get one FREE, Final=4/$3. Used 2 BOGO coupons. FINAL COST=4/$1 ((see below))
• PUFFS 3pack-$4.79. Used $1 off one 3pack. FINAL COST=$2.79 ((see below))
• 4 packs of Crest 3D toothpaste-$1.50 each=$6. Used 4 $1 off one coupons(($8off), and stacked 2 $1 off two coupons. FINAL COST=FREE+$4 moneymaker!!
• Quaker Oatmeal ((in back)) $1.99. Used $1 off one coupon-FINAL COST=FREE+ $0.01 moneymaker!
• 2 Pantene shampoos ((Large bottle!))-$4.99.(($9.98)) Used 2 $1 off one coupons + $1 off two. FINAL COST=$3.98 ((see below))
• Pantene shampoo ((smaller bottle))-$3.69. Used FREE coupon when purchase 1+$1 off one. FINAL COST=FREE +$2 moneymaker!
• Garnier shampoo-$3.26. Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$1.26 ((see below))
• Olay body wash- $4.49. Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$2.49 ((see below))

• Ivory 3pack soap: $1.00. Used $1.00 off on 2. Bought 2 packs. FINAL COST=FREE!
• Welch's 64 oz grape juice-$3.09. Used free coupon. FINAL COST=FREE
• 8pack Duracell batteries-$4.99. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$2.99 ((see below))
• Bounce fabric softener-$4.49. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$2.49 ((see below))
• Covergirl bronzer-$2.49. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$0.49
• Covergirl Trublend-$6.24. Used $2 off one liquid makeup=$4.24 and $1 off two products. FINAL COST=$2.24 ((see below))
• 2 bottles of Nyquil-$5.34 each (($10.68)). Used 2 $1 off one coupon=$6.68. 1 $1 off two. FINAL COST=$4.68 ((see below))
• Puffs single-$1.59. FREE coupon with purchase of 2 vicks products ((Nyquil, above)). FINAL COST=FREE
• 2 bottles of Theraflu ((one nighttime, one daytime)) $5.09 each (($10.18)). Used 2 $3 off one coupon (($6 off=$4.18)) and used a Kroger custom coupon $4 off 1. FINAL COST= $0.18...that's only $0.09 each! ((I have found that Kroger allows you to stack coupons with their custom coupons! SO KEEP THEM!))
• Tide Stain Release Action Pacs-$4.99. Used $3 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$1.99 ((see below))
• Blistex ((Front)) $1.49. Used $0.75 off one coupon. FINAL COST=FREE+$0.01 moneymaker!
• Crest Glide Floss ((Front)) $1.50. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=FREE+$0.50 moneymaker!
• Reach Floss ((Front)) $1.49. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=FREE+$0.51 moneymaker!
• Dawn Hand Renewal dish soap-$1.79. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=FREE+ $0.21 moneymaker!
• Gillette Hydro shave cream-$2.24. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$0.24
• Gillette Fusion shave cream-$3.92. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST-$1.92 ((see below))
• Febreez Aerosol-$1.99. Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST-FREE!+$0.02 moneymaker!
• Swiffer refills-$5.39. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$3.39 ((see below))
• Zest 3 bar soap-$2.18. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$0.18. That's only $0.06 each bar! 
• Crest complete mouthwash-$3.49. Used $1 off one. FINAL COST=$1.49 ((see below))
• Charmin TP-$6.99.  Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$4.99 ((see below))
• Bounty paper towel-$6.99. Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$4.99 ((see below))
• Garnier hair color. $5.88. Used free coupon. FINAL COST=FREE!
• 3 Excedrin. $5.99 each. (($17.97)) Used 3 FREE coupons. FINAL COST=FREE!
• Franks hot sauce-$0.99. Used $0.50 off one. FINAL COST=FREE+$0.01 moneymaker!
  

 NOT PICTURED!:

• Cascade Action Pacs-$5.99. Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=$3.99 ((see below))
• Tennessee Pride sausage gravy. $1.39. Used $1 off one coupon. FINAL COST=FREE+$0.61 moneymaker!
• GE lightbulb-$4.49. Used $2 off one. FINAL COST=$2.49 ((see below))

OOOH!!! BUT, we're not done yet!!! I hadn't mentioned that Kroger allows you to download coupons right to your Kroger card.  Go to Kroger.com and register your card! This will save you TONS of money!! They also allow you to stack coupons on top of these! WHOA! That means MORE FREE STUFF!!! Lets see what I was able to do...

$1 off coupon when you buy 4 2 liters of coke products. FINAL COST=FREE
$2 off one Puffs 3 pack. FINAL COST=$0.79! That about $0.37 each!
$4 off 2 Pantene products. FINAL COST=FREE+ $0.02 moneymaker!
$1 off one Garnier shampoo. FINAL COST=$0.26!
$1 off one package of Duracell batteries. FINAL COST=$1.99!
$.40 off Bounce Dryer sheets. FINAL COST=$1.69
$2 off Covergirl liquid makeup. FINAL COST=$0.24
$1 off 2 Nyquil. FINAL COST=$3.68
$1 off one Tide. FINAL COST=$0.98!
$1 off one Olay body wash. FINAL COST= $1.49
$1 off one swiffer refill. FINAL COST=$2.39
$1 off one Crest mouthwash. FINAL COST=$0.49!
$3 off one Charmin. FINAL COST=$1.99. That's about only $0.16 per roll!
$4 off one Bounty. FINAL COST=$.99! That's only about $0.12 per roll!
$1 off one GE lightbulb. FINAL COST=$1.49
$1 off one Cascade. FINAL COST=$2.99


Well, these are just a few of my secrets. There are a lot more to come, but until next time... ;)

Getting started...

Hello! I'm Ashley, or Coupon Chick.  To give you all a little information about myself; I am 24 years old and I have been married for 3 and a half years ((YES, that "half" is very important, lol)).

The purpose of this blog is to help you save a bit of money by using, you guessed it, COUPONS! My fascination with coupons first started when I was a little girl...I had always loved going grocery shopping with my mother ((when she went without me, I'd get mad at her, haha)) and seeing how much money she would save using coupons.  She was always really good with using them and on one excursion had saved over half her bill ((over $100!! WOW!)). Ever since then I'd help her with clipping them and I became fascinated. This has lasted and has now become more of a hobby. I have told people about my savings, and even posted pictures.  After an overwhelming response from the pictures, I decided to blog about my hobby and give you the knowledge of how you can do it, too!

I would really appreciate any comments that you have about my blog, whether positive or negative.