This past Sunday in the Smartsource insert, we received a Ball RealFruit Pectin coupon. Here’s what my coupon said… $1/1 Ball RealFruit Pectin or Food Mix (Flex Batch) I’ve noticed around the blogs that this coupon is being matched with the “small batch” packets…. The coupon states “flex batch” and that product looks like this […]
Save Simply: Check the Doctors Office for Coupons
I was reminded at the doctor’s office today that it’s another place to look for coupons. My kids’ pediatrician has a basket when we check out filled with free samples and coupons. I just wish I had grabbed one for each kid because there were great high-value coupons inside. $1/1 Crest toothpaste (4.6 oz.+) $1/1 […]
Who’s Joining Me? – Getting Coupons Organized
I posted this picture on Facebook yesterday. I had pulled these coupons out of my coupon box to sort while I waited in the school pick-up line. I haven’t maintained my box much lately (um, not at all) and really want to get organized again. I’ve officially sorted through all the coupons and pulled out […]
TLC Extreme Couponing Season 2 Premiere 9/28/11 10 pm
Tonight is the night that TLC Extreme Couponing Season 2 premieres at 10 pm EST (Sept. 28, 2011). I have the DVR set to record tonight. I’ve actually only watch one show (last year on vacation) and I know there are a lot of mixed feelings about it. Have you watched it? What do you […]
CVS Coupon Policy – It's Online!
You’ll now find the CVS coupon policy online. Print it out and put it in your coupon binder in case any question arise while shopping. Here are a few of the highlights. In the event that any item’s price is less than the value of the coupon, CVS/pharmacy will accept the coupon only to the […]
Family Fare Coupon Policy
Here’s the Family Fare Coupon Policy. The exciting news is that it clearly states that you can use 2 coupons (one for each item) in a “Buy One, Get One Free” sale. General: Manufacturer’s (MFR) coupons must match exactly to items’ specifications: size, variety, flavor, # of units, etc. We accept only one MFR coupon […]
Save Simply: The Sunday Paper
Here are a few tips if you decide to buy the Sunday paper as a source of coupons. Check What’s Inside If you stop at a store to pick up the Sunday paper, take a quick glance inside to make sure that the inserts are still inside. Unfortunately people sometimes take the coupons out, leaving […]
Save Simply: Save Paper Printing Coupons
Printing coupons can be a waste of paper. I have saved a stack of paper that has about a 1/3 of the paper cut off from printing a coupon. I use them for shopping lists and for printing more coupons. Here are a couple tips for when you print coupons. Tips for saving paper You […]
Save Simply: Coupon Lingo and Abbreviations
If you’re new to the couponing world, the abbreviations alone may overwhelm you. Here’s a little guide to get you started. Blinkies Manufacturer coupons dispensed from a red blinking box in select stores. Grab a couple, but save them for a sale. BOGO or B1G1 Buy one item get one item free CAT or Catalina […]
Save Simply: How I Got Started
One important part of being successful at couponing is finding: What works for your family’s needs With the time you have to devote to it. Remember that couponing doesn’t need to be all or nothing. It doesn’t mean that your family has to eat all junk food. It doesn’t need to be extreme. Rather make […]
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