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.