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Thursday, October 6, 2011

New Target Coupon Book

Did any of you get the new Target booklet filled with Target coupons mailed to you? I got one in the mail yesterday, so I'm sure a lot of you received one as well.

Well, there are quite a few Target coupons that can be stacked with manufacturer's coupons, so I thought I'd include all the matchups that I can find.

Target Coupon:
-$0.75 off Downy or Bounce Fabric Softener Item
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$0.50 off Tide Detergent, Downy, or Tide Stain Release (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-$1.00 off any Bounce Product (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)

Target Coupon:
-$1.00 off purchase of 2 Feminine Care Products (Always or Tampax)
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$2.00 off Tampax Pearl or Tampax Pearl Compak (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-$1.00 off Tampax (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-Buy one Tampax Pearl Get one Free (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-$1.00 off Always Pads (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-$2.00 off Always Infinity (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)

Target Coupon:
-$0.75 off Tide Laundry Detergent (excludes trial size)
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$0.50 off one Tide Detergent (found in 9/25 RedPlum insert)
-$0.50 off one Tide, Downy, or Tide Stain Release (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)

Target Coupon:
-$1.00 off 6 pack or larger Charmin Bath Tissue
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$0.25 off Charmin Tissue

Target Coupon:
-$1.50 off Laundry Detergent (All or Surf)
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.00 off All Detergent (found in 10/2 RedPlum insert)

Target Coupon:
-$0.50 off Ziploc Food Storage
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.00 off 2 Ziploc Storage Bags
-$1.50 off 2 Ziploc Storage Containers

Target Coupon:
-$0.75 off 6 pack or larger Bounty Paper Towels
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.00 off 6 pack or larger Bounty Paper Towels (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
-$0.25 off one Bounty (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)

Target Coupon:
-$2.00 off 80 ct. or larger Bayer Aspirin item
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$2.00 off Bayer Advanced Aspirin (found in 9/11 RedPlum insert)
-$1.00 off Bayer Aspirin (found in 9/11 RedPlum insert)

Target Coupon:
-$0.75 off 8 to 20 oz. Planters Snack Item
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$0.75 off Planter's Nut-rition Bars (found in 9/18 SmartSource insert) (You'll need to check the size of the box to make sure it fits in the 8 to 20 oz. requirement)

Target Coupon:
-$1.00 off purchase of 2 Clorox Bleach Items (82 oz. or larger liquid or 2 oz Bleach Pen Gel)
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.00 off 3 Clorox Bleach (found in 8/21 SmartSource insert)

Target Coupon:
-$1.00 off 12 oz. or larger cracker item (Wheat Thins or Triscuits)
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.00 off flavored Wheat Thins (Does not include original flavor) (This was available on Facebook a couple weeks ago. If you still have it, you might want to use it at Target)

Target Coupon:
-$1.50 off 75 oz. or larger Wisk Liquid Laundry Detergent
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$2.00 off Wisk (hangtag coupon)

Target Coupon:
-$1.00 off Garnier Fructis Hair Care Item
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.00 off Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment (found in 8/28 and 9/18 RedPlum inserts)
-$1.00 off Garnier Fructis Styling Product (found in 8/28 and 9/18 RedPlum inserts)

Target Coupon:
-$2.00 off Zyrtec Allergy Relief Item (excludes trial size)
Manufacturer's Coupon:
-$1.50 off Zyrtec 12 count or higher (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert)
-$3.00 off Zyrtec 24 count or higher (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert)
-$4.00 off Zyrtec 24 count or higher (found in 9/18 SmartSource insert)

Arby's--FREE Fries and Drink With Purchase of Ultimate Angus Philly Sandwich

Arby's has a new sandwich...the Ultimate Angus Philly. It looks great to me. Go here and you'll be able to print a coupon for a FREE small drink and curly fries when you purchase the Ultimate Angus Philly.



Albertsons Ad/Coupon Match Up (October 5 - 11)

Albertsons will:
-double coupons up to and including $0.50
-triple coupons up to and including $0.39
-double/triple 4 like coupons a DAY
-accept TWO coupons during a Buy one Get one Free sale (as long as each coupon is for $x.xx off ONE product)
-allow you to combine a store coupon with a manufacturer's coupon

Blue Bell Ice Cream $3.97
-use coupon for $1.00 off Blue Bell (found here)
Final Price: $2.97

The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges (Buy one Get TWO FREE)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Laughing Cow products (found in 8/7 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: unknown (If you have 3 coupons, you could pick up 6 products...4 will be free with in store promotion, and use 3 $1.00 off 2 coupons to maximize your savings)

Powerade $0.59 (limit 6)

Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup $0.50 (limit 6)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 5 Campbell's Condensed Soups (found here)
Final Price: $0.30 each wyb 5

Cottonelle Bath Tissue (6 double roll), Viva Paper Towes (2 Roll), Kleenex Facial Tissue (3 pack), All 2X Liquid Detergent (28 to 32 use) $3.99
-use coupon for $0.40 off Viva Paper Towels (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert) (will double)
-use coupon for$0.50 off Kleenex Facial Tissues (3 pack) (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert) (will double)
-use coupon for $1.00 off All Laundry Detergent (found in 10/2 RedPlum insert)
Final Price: Will Vary (Viva Paper Towels--$3.19, Kleenex--$2.99, All--$2.99)

Albertsons Large Eggs (dozen) $1.29 (limit 2)

Best Choice Flour (5 lbs.) $0.99 (limit 2)

Best Choice Sugar (4 lbs.) $1.79 (limit 2)

Nestle Morsels $2.50
-use coupon for $0.50 off Nestle Dark Chocolate Morsels (found in 8/21 SmartSource insert) (will double)
-use coupon for $0.50 off Nestle Morsels (found here) (will double)
Final Price: $1.50

Pillsbury Cake Mix $0.99

Select General Mills Cereal $2.50
-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 General Mills Cereal (found in 10/2 General Mills insert and 9/25 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: $2.00 each wyb 2

Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.67
-use coupon for $0.50 off Campbell's Chunky Soup (found here) (will double)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 3, $1.50 off 4, or $2.00 off 5 (found here)
-use coupon for $0.50 off 4 Campbell's Chunky Soup or Chili (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert) (will double)
Final Price: As low as $1.17 each wyb 2

Totino's Pizza Rolls or Pizza $1.25
-use coupon for $0.35 off Pizza Rolls (found in 10/2 General Mills insert) (will triple)
-use coupon for $0.40 off 2 Pizza Rolls (found in 10/2 General Mills insert and here) (will double)
-use coupon for $0.60 off 3 Totino's Pizza (found in 10/2 General Mills insert)
-use coupon for $1.00 off 4 Totino's Pizzas (found here)
Final Price: As low as $0.20

Mrs. Baird's Large White Bread Buy one Get one FREE

Welch's Grape Jam or Jelly $2.00
-use coupon for $0.35 off Welch's Jelly (found in 7/31 SmartSource insert) (will triple)
-use coupon for $0.55 off Welch's Jelly (found in 9/25 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: As low as $0.95

BUY 10 CON AGRA PRODUCTS FOR $10.00 GET 3 MORE FREE...13 PRODUCTS FOR $0.77 EACH. MUST BUY ALL 13 ITEMS TO GET PRICE.

PARTICIPATING PRODUCTS:

Banquet Frozen Dinners

Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes
-use coupon for $0.55 off 2 Ro-Tel Tomatoes (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert)
Final Price: $0.50 each

David Sunflower Seeds

Hunt's Canned Pasta Sauce

Crunch 'N Munch Popcorn

Hunt's Canned Tomatoes
-use coupon for $0.45 off 3 Hunt's Canned Tomatoes (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert) (will double)
Final Price: $0.47 each

Act II Microwave Popcorn

Hunt's Snack Pack Pudding
-use coupon for $0.50 off 2 Hunt's Snack Packs (found in September All You magazine) (will double)
Final Price: $0.27 each

Chef Boyardee
-use coupon for $0.50 off 2 Chef Boyardee (found in September All You magazine) (will double)
Final Price: $0.27 each

Rosarita Refried Beans



MEAT:

Boneless, Skinless Fryer Breast $1.79/lb.

85% Lean Ground Beef $2.88/lb.

Boneless Pork Loin Chops Buy one Get one FREE

Premium USDA Choice Beef Bottom Round or Chuck Tender Steak Buy one Get one FREE

Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast Buy one Get one FREE

Boneless Skinless Fryer Breast (Pre-seasoned) Buy one get TWO FREE (with in ad coupon)

Fresh Petite Sirloin Steak Buy one get TWO FREE (with in ad coupon)

Fresh Harvest Tilapia Fillets Buy one get TWO FREE (with in ad coupon)

Buy 1 Hormel Entree Get 1 Country Crock Side Dish FREE (with in ad coupon)

PRODUCE:

Red or Black Seedless Grapes $1.19/lb.

Gala Apples $0.88/lb.

Jonigold Apples $0.99/lb.

Carrots (2 lb. bag) $1.50

HEB Ad/Coupon Match Up (October 5 - 11)





MEAL DEAL:
BUY:



Delightful Farms Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (48 oz.)



AND



HEB Fancy Shredded Cheese



GET FREE:



HEB Bake Shop Ready to Bake at Home White or Whole Wheat French Rolls



HEB Pasta



HEB Alfredo Sauce




COMBO LOCOS:



BUY:



Lay's Classic Potato Chips



GET FREE:



HEB Thin Potato Chips



BUY:



2 Gatorade G or G2 Sports Drinks (8 pack)



GET FREE:



Aquafina Water (32 pack)



BUY:



Hot or Lean Pockets (12 - 22 ct.)



-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Hot Pockets (found here)


-use coupon for $1.00 off 3 Hot Pockets (found here)



GET FREE:



State Fair Corn Dogs (16 ct.)



BUY:



2 Eckrich Smoked Sausage



-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Eckrich Smoked Sausage (found in 8/28 SmartSource insert)



GET FREE:



Pringles Grab and Go Chips



Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides



Coca-Cola Zero or Dr. Pepper (2 liter)



BUY:



Oscar Mayer Sandwich Combos or Deli Creations Melts



GET FREE:



HEB Flavored Tortilla Chips



BUY:



Marie's Salad Dressing



-use coupon for $1.00 off one Marie's Dressing (found in 8/21 SmartSource insert)



GET FREE:



Mann's Vegetables



BUY:



Gorton's Fish Sticks, Fillets, or Popcorn Shrimp



-use coupon for $1.00 off 2 Gorton's items (found here and in 9/11 SmartSource insert)



GET FREE:



Bush's Best Refried Beans



Heinz Ketchup



BUY:



Pampers Big Pack Box Baby Diapers



-use coupon for $1.50 off 2 bags or 1 box of Pampers Diapers (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)



GET FREE:



Glad Odorshield Trash Bags with Febreze



BUY:



HEBuddy Shampoo, Hair Detangler, or Hand Soap



GET FREE:



HEBuddy Body Wash



BUY:



Vicks NyQuil or DayQuil Liquid or LiquiCaps, Nasal Spray, or Ointment



-use coupon for $1.00 off one Vicks Product (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)



GET FREE:



Puffs Plus Lotion or Ultra Soft & Strong Facial Tissues



BUY:



Cocinaware Grande Family Pan ($14.97)



GET FREE:



HEB Seasoned Pork or Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast for Fajitas, or Hill Country Fare Seasoned Beef for Fajitas (1 lb.)
Hill Country Fare Vermicelli



HEB Chunky Salsa



BUY:



HEBuddy Body Wash, Shampoo, Detangler, or Hand Soap



GET 2nd FREE



BUY:



Kiolbassa Smoked Sausage (value pack)



GET FREE:



Chorizzo Kiolbassa



BUY:



4 Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, or Big Red (6 pack bottles)



GET 5th FREE



BUY:



Tyson Chicken Nuggets, Fun Nuggets, Mini Chicken Sandwiches, Patties, Tenders, Beef Steak Fingers, or Country Fried Steak



-use coupon for $0.75 off Tyson Chicken Strips (found in 10/2 SmartSource insert)



-use coupon for $1.00 off Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches (peelie coupons found on products...don't remove them unless you are purchasing them)



GET FREE:



Tyson Any'tizers Breaded Chicken or Hot Wings



BUY:



Joe's Crab Shack Meals



-use coupon for $1.00 off Joe's Crab Shack Meals (found here)



GET 2nd FREE



BUY:



Orchid Skin Care, Body Wash, or Single Bar Soap



GET FREE:



Orchid Hand Soap or Hand Sanitizer



BUY:



1 Orchid Professional Nail Lacquer



GET 2nd FREE



BUY:



Infusium 23 Shampoo



-use coupon for $1.00 off Infusium Product (found in 9/18 SmartSource insert)



GET FREE:



Infusium 23 Leave-in Treatment or Conditioner



BUY:



Child's Deluxe Costume ($15.00 to $30.00)



GET FREE:



Bag of Mars Giant Size Halloween Candy



BUY:



2 Enfamil Infant or Enfagrow Toddler Formulas



-If you are a new mom, or a mom to an infant, you may have received checks from Enfamil that can be used to purchase formula.



GET FREE:



HEB $5.00 Gift Card



BUY:



Schick Disposable Razors



-use coupon for $6.00 off 2 Schick Disposable Razors (no longer available to print)



-use coupon for $2.00 off Schick Quattro for Women (found in 9/25 SmartSource insert)



-use coupon for $2.00 off Schick Quattro Titanium (found in 9/25 SmartSource insert)



-use coupon for $4.00 off 2 Schick Disposable Razors (found in 9/25 SmartSource insert)



-use coupon for $3.00 off Schick Intuition Razor (found here)



GET FREE:



Edge or Skintimate Shave Preparation



BUY:



2 Sensodyne Toothpastes



-use coupon for $1.00 off Sensodyne Pro-Namel Iso-active Foaming Gel (found in 9/18 RedPlum insert)



GET FREE:



HEB Mouthwash



BUY:



Ricola Throat Drops



-use coupon for $0.75 off Ricola Drops (found in 8/14 SmartSource insert)



-use coupon for $0.60 off Ricola Drops (found here--use zip code 10001)



GET 2nd FREE

Large Cantaloupe $0.97
Jonagold Apples $0.77




Confusion of Buy one Get one FREE

There has been a lot of confusion concerning Buy one Get one Free coupons and sales, so I thought I would try to clarify how things work in San Angelo.

I have had a lot of people ask me questions about how to use Buy one Get one Free sales, and I have also heard a lot of people giving out wrong information. I can't state this enough times...as couponers it is so important that we use our coupons ethically!! Yes, you can save more money by trying to cheat the system, but this makes it harder on every other coupon shopper, not to mention it is illegal!! Manufacturer's don't have to issue coupons, so we need to make sure and not take advantage of the system.

This is a question that I get quite a bit...Can you use 2 Buy one Get one Free coupons to get 2 items free?
-The answer is no. You can use ONE Buy one Get one Free coupon to purchase 2 items...one will be free and the other you will pay full price for.

Can you use a $1.00 off 1 coupon with a Buy one Get one Free Coupon?
-This is kind of a gray area in couponing, but one that more and more stores are addressing in their coupon policies. At Wal-Mart you are NOT allowed to use a dollar off coupon along with a BOGO coupon. At Target you are only allowed to use a dollar off coupon with a BOGO coupon if one of the coupons is man. coupon and the other coupon is a Target coupon.

Example: 1 Target coupon for Buy one Nivea Lotion Get one Free
1 man. coupon for $1.00 off Nivea Lotion

OR:
1 man. coupon for Buy one Nivea Lotion Get one Free
1 Target coupon for $1.00 off Nivea Lotion

CANNOT combine a BOGO man. coupon with a $1.00 off man. coupon, or a Target BOGO coupon with a $1.00 off Target coupon.

Different websites/couponers have differing ideas about using a dollar off coupon with a BOGO coupon. Based on the changes in Wal-Mart and Target policies, I no longer feel comfortable combining these coupons at any stores.

Can you use a Buy one Get one Free coupon with a Buy one Get one Free sale?
-This is different for different stores...even the same stores in different areas. I will be giving the information for our local stores (San Angelo).

CVS...Our local CVS stores are not supposed to accept a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale. You might get a cashier that will override this, but please don't try it. The cashiers can get in trouble, and it really isn't worth it.

Walgreens...Again, our Walgreens will not accept a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale.

Albertsons...Albertsons will accept a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale, but you need to purchase three items when doing this. Purchase 3 items...one will be free with the store sale, one will be free with coupon, and one you will pay full price for...three for the price of one.

I hope this answers some questions about Buy one Get one Free coupons and sales. Let me know if you have any other questions about this issue. Remember that it's always important that we use our coupons correctly.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Wal-Mart--FREE Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Bowl Cleaner

I was looking through the new Wal-Mart ad and found a GREAT deal!!

Wal-Mart has Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner System on sale for $3.97. This is an awesome price by itself...it is normally priced at $9.47. There was a coupon for $4.00 off any Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Cleaner Starter Kit in the 9/11 SmartSource insert...making it FREE!!

I picked one up today. When I opened the box up there was a paper with two more $3.00 coupons inside...making an additional kit just $0.97. A GREAT deal!!

I picked mine up at the Wal-Mart on Sherwood Way. They were not on the shelves with the normal Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaners, but were on a display shelf in between the cleaners and pet food. There was a large supply of them there when I was there this afternoon, so you might want to head over there if you have any coupons.

Please remember that as couponers, you need to leave product on the shelves for others. It's never a good idea to clear shelves or hoard items.

Weekly NEEDS Shopping Trip

I forgot to take a picture of my trip, so I'll just be listing what I purchased.

Milk (2 gallons)
4 loaves of Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread
3 Green Bell Peppers (3 for $1.00)
Broccoli ($0.99/lb.)
Gala Apples ($0.99/lb.)
10 Kiwi (5 for $1.00)
10 lbs. Russet Potatoes
Bananas ($0.48/lb.)
Bartlett Pears ($0.77/lb.)

I was able to purchase everything for right around $13.00.

I will spend the remainder of our weekly grocery budget stocking up on items that are on sale. I am hoping for some GREAT sales when the new Albertsons and HEB ads come out tomorrow. If I don't see a lot of good sale items then I will save the remainder of my weekly budget to use later in the month.

Monday, October 3, 2011

FREE Old Spice Body Wash

There was a coupon in yesterday's Proctor and Gamble insert for $1.00 off any one Old Spice Product (1.7 oz. or larger). Did you know that the 1.7 oz. container is travel size?

The last time I looked for this product, I found it at Wal-Mart for $0.97...so FREE after coupon!

I haven't looked, but I wouldn't be surprised if you could find this at HEB and Target as well.

Stripes--FREE Breakfast Taco



It's Monday and that means another great FREEBIE from Stripes. Go here and "like" Stripes on Facebook. After you like them you'll need to click on It's Go Time and you'll then be able to print your coupon.


The coupon this week is for a FREE breakfast taco.

Meal Plan (October--Week 1)

I cannot believe that it is already October. It seems like the weeks are just flying by. Before you know it Christmas will be here...and hopefully cooler temperatures.

I really encourage you to sit down and make a meal plan each week for your family. Take stock of your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. When you are making your meal plan, use items that you already have on hand to create your meal plan. This will allow you to spend less on NEEDS at the grocery store and also avoid wasting perishable food items. I try to make two trips to the grocery store each week. The first trip is for all the items that my family NEEDS for the week, and the second trip I focus on stocking up on items that are at their rock bottom prices. This allows me to keep a well stocked pantry and to feed my family well balanced meals.

I know that it is already the 3rd of the month, but I'm going to go ahead and include the meal plan for the past couple of days.

MEAL PLAN:

October 1:
Eat with in laws

October 2:
Leftovers, Sandwiches

October 3:
Spaghetti with Meatballs, Salad

October 4:
Function at Kids' School (meal provided)

October 5:
Leftovers, Sandwiches

October 6:
BBQ meal provided for husband's work

October 7:
Pork Tenderloin, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies

Not much cooking will be going on this week, but I am NOT complaining about that. :)

Needs for the week are:

Milk
Potatoes
Fresh Fruit
Salad

How are you doing? Are you noticing a difference in the number of items you actually NEED each week?

HEB--FREE Vicks Cough Drops and Ibuprofen

There is a great HEB coupon that I noticed when I was at HEB today.

The coupon states:

BUY: any Vicks Product
GET FREE: HEB Ibuprofen 24 ct

You can do the following deal to get two items completely FREE

Buy: Vicks Cough Drops (These are on the shelf of cold medicines at HEB...top shelf...very easy to miss if you aren't looking for them) $0.99
-use coupon for $1.00 off any Vicks Product (found in 10/2 Proctor and Gamble insert)
BUY: HEB Ibuprofen
-use HEB coupon for FREE Ibuprofen wyb Vicks

Final Cost: BOTH for FREE

HEB--Cover Girl Coupon Stack

Can you believe the high value Cover Girl coupon that was in yesterday's Proctor and Gamble insert? A coupon for $8.00 off 2 Cover Girl Face Products is almost unheard of. This coupon should get us free, or close to free, products at several different stores.

I was at HEB today and I noticed that there were HEB "B" coupons for $1.25 off Cover Girl products that can be stacked with the $8.00 off 2 manufacturer's coupon. This will DEFINITELY get you free cosmetics.

The HEB coupon expires tomorrow, October 4th, so you don't have much time to get in on this deal.

I thought that most people would be running to Wal-Mart to use this coupon, so I thought I'd check HEB out first. HEB has a great supply of Cover Girl products, so you should have no problem finding a wide assortment of products.

Oh, I thought I should also address this...Cover Girl Face Products include concealer, foundation, powder, and blush...mascara, eye shadow, and lip products are NOT included in this. Please use the coupon in the way it was intended.

One more thing, the $8.00 coupon does beep at the register. I handed this coupon to the cashier first and he had to manually enter it. He checked the products to make sure I had purchased the correct items and had no problem entering in the coupon amount...just wanted to give any new couponers a heads up that this will probably beep at HEB.