Busy as a bee...

I want to aplogize for being somewhat MIA. I've just been really busy.  And being really got me to thinking about the biggest complaint that "non-couponers" have about couponing and that is...time!

Yes, couponing does take time and some people don't think its worth theirs to do so.  So, I am working on a strategy that I will be sharing with everyone on how how to effectively coupon in 30 minutes a day or less.

I believe in never paying full price and I also believe that everyone can save if they just have the tools to do so.  So my goal is to provide the tools for the time crunched...stay tuned for details!!

Minute Maid Juice Boxes $2 off Coupon

Spread the word about Minute Maid and get a $2 off coupon for any Minute Maid juice box pack!  All you have to do is send an email to 3 people and you will be directed to a page that you can print your coupon.  As always, hit your back button so you can print 2 coupons (2 coupons is the limit)!

Pair this coupon with a sale at your local store and you have yourself a great deal (maybe even free)!!!

To get your coupon go here: http://coupons.minutemaid.com/

$1.85 Retail at Walmart! Saved 92%.

So I did pretty good at Walmart today. In my earlier post I mentioned going to the Walmart a bit further from me because my Walmart usually doesn't have the razors I need to get.  Well, I didn't get a chance to goto the other Walmart and as expected, my Walmart did not have the razors...sigh...  But I did pretty good with pretty much everything else and saved over 90%!  I got quite a few items for free.  Here's my take.



3 Scrubbing Bubbles for the Toilet on sale for $3.97 each. Used three - $4 off coupons.
Price Paid: FREE + small overage.  Get these coupons HERE.
2 Rayovac Battery Backs at 97cents each. Used two - $1 off coupons
Price Paid: FREE + small overage. Get these coupons HERE.
2 Covergirl Eyeshadows at $2.92 each. Used one $8 of 2 cover girl face products coupon
Price Paid: FREE = 2.16 overage.  Coupons came in the 10/2 Sunday Paper.

I also grabbed some mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese for the Ziti I made for dinner.  Total price before tax $1.85 :-)  My overage actually got my ricotta cheese free and a few cents of the mozzarella cheese. For a savings of 92%.

Not too bad!

P&G Coupons

Get these before they're gone!! Coupons will be mailed.
Link: http://bouncecare.com/coupons

 

5 Personal Care Items You Can Pay ALMOST NILCH For!

Savvy shoppers know what items you can get the best deals on.  And since I've just started couponing, here is my round up on the items that you should never have to pay much for.  

Razors

Razors are one of those items where you can easily spend over $10, and if you shave often the cost can add up quickly.  But you can pay next to nothing for razors.  For example, Walmart has Schick razors for $1.97 for a 12 pack, by printing out the coupon that saves you $6 or 2 packs of Schick razors you actually MAKE MONEY on buying razors.

If you're not a fan of disposable razors.  You can often find high-value coupons that will bring you cost of a reusable razor to 90 cents or under.

Shaving Cream

If you buy razors, you'll usually need shaving cream.  At a recent trip to Harris Teeter, I paid just 25cents for a regular size Skintimate Shave Gel.  It was on sale for $2.50, Harris Teeter tripled my 75 cent coupon allowing me to pay just 25 cents out of pocket.  You can often find coupons on shaving cream and most stores put them on sale at least once a month.  The key is to use a manufacturers coupon with a store coupon and catch a sale.  I haven't landed any shaving cream for free, but it's only a matter of time!  Also, shaving cream isn't totally necessary...for shaving legs you can easily substitute shaving cream for hair conditioner to save some money. Never pay full price for shaving cream...EVER!

Also, you may luck up and find shaving cream coupons that are also valid on trial sizes, so be on the look out!

Toothpaste

Every site I've came across says to you never have to pay for toothpaste.  Perhaps, that is true. But, I haven't been so lucky.  You can save on all the new fancy smancy toothpastes that are out now.  But Walmart has toothpaste for the everyday price of 97 cents, and since it makes me no difference what toothpaste I use (most of the time). I don't consider toothpaste a good deal unless I pay less than 97 cents.

But there are exceptions...

I shop CVS  and they often has extra care rewards on toothpaste.  You can sometimes catch a sale, and use a coupon and earn extra care bucks that are equal to (or close to) the amount of the toothpaste...which makes the toothpaste free when you account for the bucks earned.

Trial size toothpaste can be a good deal if you can use a coupon.  I haven't done this yet...but I am keeping my eye out.

Toothbrushes

Ummm...same deal with toothbrushes as with toothpaste.

Also, you can sometimes land a free toothbrush with your toothpaste purchase.  Also, if you for for your regular cleaning most dentists will give you a free toothbrush

Deodorant


I can usually get a standard or larger deodorant for .99cents or less.  Usually it works like this: store has sale on deodorant for 1.99, I use $1 off coupon.  I have done this at CVS and received extra care bucks, making my purchase free.

So, be on the look out for deals and steals when it comes to these personal hygiene products.  Doesn' t make sense to pay full price when you can get them for less or free!

Happy Shopping!

CVS Take

This couponing thing can be quite addictive. Keep in mind I have no desire to have 100 years of stuff or just buy stuff for the sake of buying stuff like some people on these extreme couponing shows. Having said that, I've always been a couponer...I used to use coupons in H.S. for everthing from lip gloss to McDonalds. For me, its fun to pay pennies on the dollar for stuff just because I took the time to clip a coupon and wait for a sale.

I went to CVS today to pick up a few things we needed and eventually would need to to buy. But I saved big time becaue of advance planning, couponing and sale cycle.

Here's my take:

Wonka Candy Bags (for the trick or treaters) Retail: $7.49. Sale for $5 each. Used 1.50 off 2 bags coupon. Earned $3 in CVS extra bucks. Total Saved: $ 9.48 (paid just $2.25 per bag).

Scott Paper Towels (was down to our last roll) Retail: 7.49. Sale for $5.99. Used $1 coupon. Earned $1 in extra care bucks. Total Saved: $3.99  paid just $3.50.

Revlon Superlast Plum Lipgloss. Retail: 9.99. Sale $5.49. Used $1 coupon. Earned $5 in extra care bucks. Total Saved: Well, I actually got paid to take the gloss out the store... 51 cents:-)

Crest Mouthwash. Retail $5.99. Sale $3.99. Used $1 coupon. Earned 1.25 in extra care bucks. Total Saved: $4.25 (paid $1.74)

On top of it all I had a $4 off $20 purchase coupon. Which effectively brought down the total paid for every item above by 80 cents. Which means:

Candy: 1.45 per bag

Paper Towels:  2.70

Revlon Gloss: Made 1.31

Mouthwash:  94 cents

Yeah, so everything above really cost me just $5.23 :-)  (tax not included)

Coffee Lovers: Tasters Choice Instant Coffee for 10cents at Family Dollar

Thru September 24th score Tasters Choice Instant Coffee for just 10cents!

A 6 pack is on sale for $1.  Family dollar has a 25cents off coupon in their flyer and visit http://www.tasterschoice.com/offers/default.aspx for a 65 cent off coupon. Meaning you pay just 10 cents for one box!  The coupon is limited. to one item per coupon per visit.  So I am not sure if you can use 2 coupons at the same time (does anyone know?).  If not, at the same link, you can find a buy one get one free coupon as well. So you can go home with 3 boxes of instant coffee for just $1.10!