Rite Aid deal of the week

Favorite Rite Aid deal this week. Finish laundry detergent packs B1GO original price $6.49 with 20% off for Wellness Card = $5.19 then (2) $1 coupons paid $2.27 for both packs.

CVS meeting

I am very excited.  I got a call from a dear friend that has been a friend for well over.... well let's not give our age away okay?   Her husband is a general manager @ CVS and they are very interested in couponing.  He has invited me to come and speak to the GSM's at their monthly meeting in August.  He wants me to cover issues we have with coupons in their stores.  He said they know couponing is here to stay and they want to make it easier for us.  How awesome is that?  He said they understand that employees can sometimes make it more difficult and they want us, their customers to be happy @ CVS.   I want to give more than just my opinion, help me out so I can cover the most important issues.  Anything that you like or dislike about CVS regarding sales, coupons, item availability, and employee knowledge or willingness to help.  Please choose the comment button below and I will pass along to the powers that be.  Thanks Jeff for giving me this opportunity.  Very excited.

Red Plum Sunday Coupon preview

6-26 RedPlum Coupon Preview
Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

RedPlum Coupon Insert

3 Musketeers Save $.50/2 (7/31)
Best Foods Save $.40/2 16.5oz+ products (7/24)
Body Fortress Save $3/1 powder (8/17)
C&H Save $.50/1 4lb or 5lb granulated sugar product (9/30)
Clemmy’s Save $1.50/2 sugar free ice cream products (9/1)
Coppertone Save $1/1 2oz+ (7/31)
Dove Save $.75/1 anti-perspirant/deodorant or body mist ets (7/24)
Dove Save $.75/1 beauty bar 6 pack+ (7/24)
Dove Save $.75/1 hair care product ets (7/24)
Dove Save $1/1 body wash 10oz+ (7/24)
Dove Save $2/1 Men+Care antirperspirant 2.7oz or deodorant 3oz ets (7/24)
Dove Save $4/1 Men+Care body and face bar 6 pack+ (7/24)
Dove B1G1 free Men+Care body and face wash 13.5oz+ or active clean shower tool up to Save $5.99 ets (7/24)
King’s Hawaiian Save $1/2 packages of 12-pack rolls or 4-pack sandwich buns (8/21)
Land O’Frost Save $1/1 sub sandwich kits (8/31)
Lipton Save $.40/1 tea bags, To Go, or any iced tea mix (7/24)
L’Oreal Save $1/1 root rescue product (8/21)
L’Oreal Save $2/1 Excellence or Excellence to-go shade (8/21)
Luigi’s Save $.50/1 real Italian ice product (8/27)
Milk-Bone Save $1.50/2 dog snacks (8/26)
Milk-Bone Save $1/1 mini’s dog snacks (8/26)
Milo’s Kitchen Save $1.50/1 100% real dog treats 3.3oz or smaller (8/7)
Milo’s Kitchen Save $2/1 100% real dog treats 10oz+ (9/18)
Minute Maid Save $.50/1 frozen novelty product (8/27)
Nalley Save $1/1 pickles 16oz+ (9/5)
Nutro Save $3/1 Natural Choice dry cat food (8/28)
POND’S Save $1/1 cream, towelettes or cleansing product ets (7/24)
POND’S Save $1/1 wet cleansing towelettes 30 ct (7/24)
Pringles Save $.50/1 snack stack or stix (7/31)
Pringles Save $1/2 fat free pringles (7/31)
Pringles Save $1/3 super stack cans (7/31)
Purina Save $2/12 cans Mighty Dog food or 1 12ct pack (8/15)
Rubbermaid Save $1/1 beverage, pitcher, bottle or carafe (9/30)
S&W Save $1/2 The Recipe Collection beans (8/31)
Tums Save $1/2 24ct+ (8/31)
Whole Fruit Save $.50/1 fruit bars product (8/27)

Favorite CVS deal of the week

CVS has various name brand power bars buy 2 get one free.  I had 8 B1G1 free coupons and 3 $1 coupons and one .50 coupon.  I purchased  25 power bars from $1.99-$2.99 each and a bag of water balloons for my kids for a grand total of $19.52 and earned $3.49 in extra bucks.  My total savings was $47.24.  Remember to purchase extra coupons look at my previous blog to see my favorite clipping services they are certainly worth the investment.

Coupon Seminar 6/30/11 @ 6:30pm

There will be 2 inserts in the Sunday Paper this week.  I should know tomorrow what they are exactly.  Again, they do not guarantee any coupons that are not home delivery so try to check your paper before you buy it at the store.
We are having a coupon seminar at Calvary Baptist in Wartburg on 6/30/11 @ 6:30pm.  Everyone is welcome. Please bring coupon inserts from Sunday's paper, that weeks Rite Aid circular and pen and paper.

Coupon Seminar 6/30/11 @ 6:30pm

We will be having a coupon seminar @ Calvary Baptist Church in Wartburg on Thursday @ 6:30pm.  Everyone is welcome.   Please bring a RiteAid circular from that week, that Sunday's coupon inserts, notebook and pen.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

K-Mart and Kroger deals

I just found out that K-Mart is having double coupon till the 25th, up to 99 cents.  Keep in mind Kroger doubles everyday up to 50 cents.

Sunday planning day

Happy Father's Day to all you dad's.  The sales this week are pretty good but the new coupons aren't my favorite.  Wanted to pass along  my new favorite coupon clipper service is couponsthingsbydede.com/.

I have found that they have great prices and selection and they do not have the minimum buy that couponclippers.net has.   I hope you are able to find all of your shopping items on sale and use a coupon.  Keep in mind, if you can wait and it is not on sale, it is best to wait.  This is the great thing about stockpiling you can wait and shop your stockpile until the item comes on sale and you have a coupon.  

Sunday night is my planning night.  I start by clipping and organizing my coupons. Then I review each sales flier and make a list for each store.  Then I compare each list to find the best deal, often marking items off from one list and adding to another.  I go through my coupons and I write down how many coupons I have for each item and their value and put them in an envelope with the name of the store on the front or put in my coupon divider.

Next, I look on my favorite sites for free printable coupons, couponmom.com and southernsavers.com and the clipping services if I can't find what I need from the free sites.

I have found that the more organized I am and the more planning I do the more I save.

Good luck and have fun shopping this week!

How to buy past coupons

I use two clipping services which I have come to love.  At first the thought of buying coupons seemed crazy.  However, I have never spent over $8 on buying coupons on one transaction and I average saving over $50 with each purchase so to me it is well worth it.  My favorites are thecouponclippers.com and manufacturescoupons.net.  The couponclippers.com are more expensive but the variety is usually a little better.  Manufacturescoupons.net has been closed for a bit but should be back up and running this week.  If you need the coupons for this week, order them by Tuesday at the latest.  I would try to order Sunday or Monday to guarantee they arrive before the sales are off.  Also, do not fret if your biggest deals are no longer available ask for a rain check.  These are the best because then you have more time to find coupons.  Good luck and happy saving.  Remember just because it is on sale does not mean it is the best deal.  Keep your fliers for several weeks to compare the best deals and you will know when to stock up.

CVS sales and information

Caress/Dove body wash $2.99 with .99 past coupon
Tom's oral care $3.49 with $1.00 extra buck and $1 coupon in SP
Irish Spring D/o or body wash $2.99 with $2 extra buck and .99 past coupon
Various power bars B2G1 with past coupons of  $1/2 and B1GO and .50 coupon in new All You Magazine
Power Bar Bites $2.49 with $2.49 Extra buck
Nature made & Nature Bounty B1GO ( go to naturemade.com for $5 coupons)
Arrid XX or Arm & hammer D/O .99
Coupon Center Red Box in Store $5 off $20 fragrance purchase
Soft Soap B1G1
Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen buy 2 get $10 extra buck, $1 past coupon
Cover girl makeup spend $10 get $3 extra buck several past coupons
Garnier Skin Care spend $15 get $5 extra buck with $1 coupon in SP

Colgate toothpaste $2.79 with $2 extra buck $1 past coupon
Pantene Pro V 2$6.97 with $2 extra buck and $3/2 coupon in SP

I like to purchase everything with 2 transactions.  Buy everything you need with an EB first then purchase 2nd transaction with EB.
Go to CVS.com for extra coupons and you can stack with a store and a manufactures coupon.
Always scan red box multiple times upon entering store.  It gives you several coupons and they are different for several scans.

Rite Aid sales and information

You can pick up several weeks fliers at your local Rite aid or you can preview a few days ahead of time at iheartriteaid.com
Purex, Niagra, Rite aid bleach B1GO
Colgate Maxfresh/Max white tooth paste $2.99 with up reward $2.99 stack with $1 past coupon
Riteaid B1GO fish oil, Krill COQ10
Nature Made Vitamins spend $20 get $10 up reward ( go to naturemade.com for $5 coupon)
Sunglasses buy 2 get $10 up reward
Tom's Oral Care, D/O or soap $3.49 with $1 up reward and $1 coupon Sunday Paper
Stride Gum 2/$2.00 with $1 up reward  $1/3 past coupon
Mitchum D/O $2.49  $1 past coupon
Scrubbing bubbles, Fantastic, Glade Ziplock bags 2/$5 with several options on past coupons from $1 to $1/2
Friskies canned cat food .48
Kleenex, Finish Dishwasher tabs B1GO past $1 coupon
St Joseph Coated Aspirin $1.50 with $1.50 up reward

I like to buy everything with two transactions.  I divide it up by those earning up rewards first and then pay for my second transaction with the up rewards.  Just keep it separated in the buggy with recycle green grocery bags for ease.

My favorite sales are B1GO because you can use 2 coupons often making it free or close to it.
My least favorite are B1G1 half off.  That is only a 25% savings on each which unless it is an item that never comes on sale.  I will pass on this.
Remember Rite Aid has electronic rebates.  You sign op on line and just fill in the blanks.  Only send at the end of the month because you can only submit one per month.
Also, make sure to watch their videos online and print off the coupons.  You can use these with a manufactures coupon as well.  They always have 2 that are just off general purchase so be sure to watch the wellness club and the pharmacy one.
Often their receipts will print off a $3 coupon if you complete an online survey .  Just takes a few minutes and well worth it.  Limit 4 per month.

This Weeks Coupons in most Sunday papers

I will post my favorite specials and sales this week to match up with coupons shortly.

6-19 Smartsource Coupon Preview
Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5

Smartsource coupon insert
Breakstone’s any new zesty blends sour cream Save $1/1 (7/31)
Curad any product Save $0.50/1 (9/19)
General Mills any cereals Save $1/2 (7/30)
Green Mountain Coffee any variety in a 10- or 12-oz bag Save $1.50/1 (7/31)
Jell-O any refrigerated snacks$0.35/1 (7/19)
K-cup any boxes of select brands portion cups Save $2/2 (7/31)
Kraft Dressing any 14oz or larger bottles Save $1/2 (7/17)
Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip any 22oz or larger Save $0.75/1 (7/17)
Mayfield dairy ice cream & Broughton dairy milk Save $1.50 wyb both (8/31)
Nasbisco any cookies or crackers 3.7oz – 25.2oz Save $1/2 (7/30) DND, DNT
OFF! any deep woods personal insect repellant Save $0.75/1 (8/13)
OFF! any personal insect repellant$0.55/1 (8/13)

6-19 RedPlum Coupon Preview
Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes

RedPlum Coupon Insert

Benadryl topical product Save $2.00/1 (12/31/12)
Bengay product no trial Save $3.00/1 (9/30)
Brusher by Garnier Save $1.00/1 (9/19)
Caladryl product Save $1.00/1 (12/31)
cesar treats Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Centrum Silver Women’s Centrum Silver Men’s Centrum Men’s Centrum Women’s 200 ct or more Save $4.00/1 (8/28)
Centrum Silver Women’s,. Centrum Silver Men’s, Centrum Men’s, Centrum Women’s Save $2.00/1 (8/28) ETS
Cooking Light magazine Save $.50/1 (9/23)
Cortaid poison Ivy removal scrub Save $1.00/1 (12/31/12)

How to start saving with coupons

I have recently started  trying to teach  my family and friends what I have learned about saving money by stacking coupons with sales.  I am by no means an expert but I have learned a lot in the last year and am still learning.  My plan is to help more people and continue to learn from others along the way.  If you are interested in learning more about saving money with coupons, please join my blog.  I thoroughly enjoy saving money and even my family gets in on the hunt.  While others may enjoy hunting big game I hunt bargains.  Hope you will too.
I will start posting deals both advertised and non advertised and explain how to make combinations to save the most money.  This week there should be two inserts of coupons in the Sunday paper so make sure to buy one.