Friday, February 27, 2009

Publix + Walgreens - Great Sales - Coupons = Jackpot!


With the exception of a little customer service dilemma at Walgreens, I had an excellent shopping day! Here's how I did:

Walgreens:
  • 4 Reynolds Wrap Foil: Reg. $1.69/ea - 4 WG Q $0.80 - 4 MFR Q $1 = FREE + $0.11 Overage
  • 3 Excedrin Migraine 24 Ct.: Sale $1.99/ea - 3 $2 MFR Q = FREE + $0.03 Overage
  • 2 Starbucks Chocolate: Reg. $5.99/ea - Sale 2/$10 - $6 WG Q - 2 $2 Blinkie - $2 RR from Excedrin Migraine = FREE (I would have $1 RR leftover, but they wouldn't give the RR from the 3rd Excedrin to me... Yes I AM calling corporate on that!)
Total Before Savings: $30
Total OOP:
$0 - FREE!
Total Saved: $30

Publix:
  • 2 Goody's Headache Powder: $3.89/ea - 2 $1 Publix Q - 2 $1 MFR Q = $1.89/ea
  • 1 Yellow Onion: $0.54
  • 1 Publix Diet Orange Soda: $0.69 - FREE Food Lion Compet. Q = FREE
  • 3 Strawberries: Sale $1.66/ea
  • 2 Lysol Cleaner 40 oz: BOGO $3.19 - 2 $1 MFR Q = $0.60/ea
  • 2 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Sprays: BOGO $2.79 - 2 $0.80 MFR Q = $0.59/ea
  • 3 Kraft 2% Shredded Cheese: Sale $1.66/ea - 3 $0.75 Blinkie = $0.91/ea
  • 2 Bird's Eye Voila Meals: BOGO $5 - 2 $1 MFR Q = $1.50/ea
  • 2 Lipton Tea Bags 100 ct: BOGO $3.59 - 2 $1 MFR Q = $0.79/ea
  • 2 Quaker Oats Squares Cinnamon Cereal: BOGO $4.49 - 2 $1 MFR Q = $1.24/ea
  • 2 Kraft Macaroni and Cheese: $1.09/ea
  • 2 Kraft Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese: BOGO $1.85 - 2 $1 MFR Q = FREE + $0.15 Overage
  • 4 Classico Pasta Sauce: BOGO $2.49 - 2 $1/2 MFR Q = $0.74/ea
  • 10 Mueller's Pasta: BOGO $1.29 - 5 $0.55/2 MFR Q = $0.37/ea
  • 6 Betty Crocker Brownie Mix: BOGO $2.39 - 3 $1/2 MFR Q = $0.69/ea
  • 5 Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (Not Pictured): BOGO $2.39 - 5 $1/1 MFR Q = $0.19/ea
  • 3 Pop Tarts: BOGO $2.19 - 3 $1/1 Peelie = $0.10/ea
Total Before Savings: $131.14
Total OOP: $35.70
Total Savings: $95.44

Today's Total Before Savings: $161.14
Today's OOP: $35.70
Today's Savings: $125.44

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Chattanooga Area Couponology Class - Saturday April 4, 2009


I'm very excited to announce that I will be teaching a coupon workshop in the Chattanooga Area!

Date: Saturday April 4, 2009
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Where: New Heights Baptist Church. Directions HERE.

There will be a small fee of $10 per person to cover the cost of handout materials. I promise you will learn to save thousands of dollars over the course of your life from the valuable material we will cover.

Please let me know if you are interested in attending by Monday March 30th. It is ok If you can't let me know until after that date, but I need to know how many people to purchase materials for, so the sooner, the better!

Don't forget to invite all your friends! While I am working on the curriculum, feel free to shoot me any questions that you would like for me to go over in the class. We will have lots of fun, learn some wonderful material, and maybe even win a few great prizes ;).

Hope to see you there!

Heather

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Happy Birthday SwagBucks!


Search & Win


Oh, how I love SwagBucks! For those of you who aren't sure what the heck I'm talking about, SwagBucks is an online search engine (much like Google) that actually PAYS you for your searches!

Sound too good to be true? Guess again. I've been a member of SwagBucks for three weeks now, and have nearly enough points for $15 in Amazon gift cards. You are paid in points and get to choose from all sorts of cool rewards!

Today is SwagBucks' birthday, so what better time to join than now?!?! Not only do you start off with three bonus points, but today's b-day celebration promises all sorts of extras and bonus swag codes!

Join in the celebration HERE!

Hope to see you there :)
Heather

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Quiznos Million Sub Giveaway!


YUM - Quiznos is giving away one million free subs! They're going fast, so be sure to get yours today. Once you submit your registration you will receive a confirmation email for your personalized Quiznos coupon.

Register HERE to receive your free sub!

Notes of importance -
  • Check your junk mail if you don't see the e-mail ... that is where mine went!
  • Make sure your computer is connected to a printer
  • You will only be able to print the coupon once
  • The coupon will expire within 5 days from the date of printing.
Thanks to my sister, Amanda, for filling us in on this great freebie!

Monday, February 23, 2009

Publix Sneak Peek: 2/25 - 3/3 in Chattanooga (2/26 - 3/4 in other areas)

Of all the things I look forward to each week, this is one of my FAVORITES! I know, I know ... I'm a nerd!

BOGOs:

  • Mueller's Pasta, 12 or 16 oz box, (excluding Lasagna and Jumbo Shells), save up to 1.49
    $.55/2 HERE= $.94/2 ($.47/ea)

  • Classico Pasta Sauce, 10 to 24 oz jar, save up to 2.39
    $1/2 HERE = $1.39/2 ($.69/ea)
    Thank you Amanda!


  • Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner or Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Rotini & Cheese, 9.4 to 14 oz box, save up to 1.99
    $1/1 Deluxe or Velveeta Shells & Cheese WYB Kraft Macaroni Dinner HERE= FREE + cost of Macaroni Dinner

  • Kellogg's Cereal, Smart Start, 14.7 to 17.5 oz, Raisin Bran, 25.5 oz, Raisin Bran Crunch, 18.2 oz or Corn Flakes, 24 oz box, save up to 3.99
    $.70/2 - 2/22 RP = $3.29/2 ($1.64/ea)
    $1/1 - 2/22 RP = $.99/1
    $1.50/2 - 1/18 RP (EXPIRES 3/1) = $2.49/2 ($1.24/ea)


  • Quaker Cereal, Cap'n Crunch, 20.7 to 22 oz, Life, 21 oz, or Squares, 16 oz box, save up to 4.49
    $.50/1 - 1/4 RP (Oatmeal Squares Variety) = $1.25/1 (Coupon Doubled)
    $1/2 - 1/4 RP (Life Cereal Variety) = $3.49/2 ($1.75/ea)
    $1/2 - 12/7 RP (Life Cereal Variety - EXPIRES 2/28) = $3.49/2 ($1.75/ea)
    $.50/1 - 1/4 RP (Cap'n Crunch Variety) = $1.25 /1 (Coupon Doubled)
    $1/1 Life - Maple Brown Sugar Variety HERE = $1.25/1

  • Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix, 19.8 to 22.5 oz box, or Dessert Bar Mix, 19.5 oz box, save up to 2.69
    $.50/1 - 2/8 GM = $.34/ea (Coupon Doubled)
    $.50/2 HERE
    = $1.69/2 ($.84/ea)
    $1/2 - Betty Crocker "Dinner Made Easy" Booklet = $1.69/2 ($.84/1)
    (If you don't already have this booklet you can submit for it HERE)


  • Del Monte Tomatoes, 14.5 oz can, save up to 1.39
    $.40/1 - 2/8 RP (No Salt Added Diced Variety - IF included in sale) = FREE + $.10 overage
    $1/12 - 2/8 RP = $7.34/12 ($.61/ea)


  • Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, 8 ct, 14 to 15.2 oz box, save up to 2.39
    $1/2 - 2/22 RP = $1.39/2 ($.69/ea)
    $1/2 - 1/18 RP (EXPIRES 3/1) = $1.39/2 ($.69/ea)
    $.55/1 HERE = $.64/ea


  • Green Giant Canned Vegetables, 11 to 15.25 oz can, (excluding specialty corn varieties, three bean salad, and asparagus), save up to 1.29

  • Near East Rice Pilaf or Couscous or Taboule or Whole Grain Blends, 5.25 to 10 oz box, save up to 2.19

  • Lipton Tea bags, 100 ct, save up to 3.79
    $.75/2 - 1/18 RP (To Go or Iced Tea Mix Varieties)
    $.60/1 - 1/18 RP


  • Hormel Chunk Breast of Chicken Premium, in Water with Rib Meat, 98% Fat Free, 12.5 oz can, save up to 3.39

  • Pam Cooking Spray, 5 or 6 oz can, (excluding organic and professional), save up to 3.39
    $.35/1 - 1/18 SS (EXPIRES 2/28)

  • Publix Microwave Popcorn, 6 pk, 16 to 20 oz box, save up to 3.59

  • Doritos Tortilla Chips, 11.75 to 13 oz bag, (excluding Baked!, Light and Natural), save up to 3.99

  • Thomas' Bagels, 20 oz bag, save up to 3.99

  • Keebler Right Bite Cookies or Sunshine Cheez-It Right Bites, Kellogg's Special K Snack Crackers or Kashi TLC Crackers, 4.24 to 6.3 oz box, save up to 3.19
    $1/1 Kellogg's Special K Crackers HERE = $.59/1

  • Hershey's Bliss Dark Chocolate or Milk Chocolate or Reese's Select Clusters, 8 or 9.6 oz bag, save up to 4.49

  • Planters Peanuts, 12 or 12.5 oz can, save up to 2.89

  • Keebler Town House or Club Crackers, 9 to 16 oz box, save up to 3.99

  • I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread, 2 pk, 7.5 oz tub, 15 oz tub, 16 oz ctn, or 10 oz bot or Spray 8 oz bot. Save up to 2.39
    $.40/1 - 1/18 RP = $.39/1

  • Green Giant Frozen Vegetables, 14 to 24 oz pkg, save up to 3.49
    $.40/1 - 1/4 GM (19-24 oz Variety ONLY - EXPIRES 2/28) = $.94/1 (Coupon Doubled)
    $1/1 - Betty Crocker "Dinner Made Easy" Booklet (19-24 oz Variety ONLY)= $.74/1
    (If you don't already have this booklet you can submit for it HERE)


  • Gorton's Shrimp or Fish, 8 to 17.2 oz pkg, save up to 7.49
    $1/1 - 12/7 SS (Shrimp Varieties) = $2.74/1
    $1/1 - March Issue of All You Magazine (Shrimp Varieties)
    = $2.74/1
    $.60/1 - Publix "All Well & Good" Booklet = $3.14/1


  • Dove Ice Cream, 15.1 oz pkg, save up to 3.19

  • Yoplait Yogurt, 6 pk, 4 oz cup, save up to 2.79

  • Birds Eye Voila! Meal, 21 to 23 oz bag, save up to 4.99
    $/1 HERE = $1.49/1

  • GE Extra Soft White Light Bulbs 40, 60, 75 or 100 watt, 4 ct pkg, save up to 1.49

  • Lysol Disinfectant All Purpose Cleaner, 40 oz bottle, save up to 3.19
    $.50/1 - 1/25 SS = $.60/1 (Coupon Doubled)
    $1/1 - 1/4 SS (EXPIRES 3/2) = $.60/1
    $.50/1 HERE or HERE= $.60/1 (Coupon Doubled)


  • Spray 'N Wash Stain Remover with Power Resolve, 44 oz bottle, save up to 4.79
    $.75/1 HERE = $1.64/1

Other Specials of Note:
  • Ground Chuck 1.99/lb

  • B3G2F Selected 7-Up, A&W, Diet Rite or RC, 2L bottle

  • 25% off Pond's Facial Products, 3.5 to 10.1 oz or 15 or 30 ct box

  • 50% off Hefty EZ OvenWare with Covers Single Serve, 1.5 qt rectangle, or 2 or 3 qt casserole pans, or pizza pans, 2 ct
Let me know if there is anything I missed!
-Heather

Couponology Workshop - Chattanooga Area - Date TBA

I'm very excited to announce that I will be teaching a coupon workshop in the next 4-6 weeks in the Chattanooga area!

The workshop will be held at New Heights Baptist Church on Ooltewah-Ringgold road, most likely on a Saturday. Snacks will be provided, but there will be a small fee of $10 per person to cover the cost of handout materials. I promise you will learn to save thousands of dollars over the course of your life from the valuable material we will cover.

Be on the lookout for an update sometime next week about the final date and time.

Please let me know if you are interested in attending and don't forget to invite all your friends! While I am working on the curriculum, feel free to shoot me any questions that you would like for me to go over in the class.

Heather

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Publix Trip - $5.01 OOP



I did my weekly Publix run today with my Mom and I am oh-so happy with my deals!!! Even the cashier, bag-girl, and customers behind me in line were rooting for me! (I am always relieved when people in line behind me don't get frustrated with all the coupons I have to ring up =)

Don't forget ::: if you live in the Chattanooga area Publix will double your coupons up to $.50, will stack store coupons with MFR coupons, AND will accept competitor grocery store coupons!

Here's how I did this week:

  • Strawberries (Not Pictured) - Sale $2.50
  • Kleenex Viva Paper Towels (2-Roll pk) - Sale $3.49
    $.50/1 - 1/11 Smartsource + $1.25/1 - Publix Spring 2009 Family Style Magazine = $1.49
  • 15 Green Giant Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables - Sale $1.00
    $.50/1 (Here)= (with coupon doubled) FREE
    $1/2 = $.50/each

    (Qualifies for Pillsbury Bake-Off $10 Publix Gift Card Offer in the 2/8 SS)

  • 1 Gallon Publix Brand Milk (Not Pictured) - Sale $2.99
  • 4 Wishbone Salad Dressing - BOGO $2.87
    $.75/1 (
    Here) = $.68/each
  • 4 Glass Plus Cleaner - BOGO $2.49
    $.50/1 (Here) = (with coupons doubled) $.24/each

  • 6 Cans Progresso Soup = Sale $1.25/each
    $1.10/1 (Here) and/or (Here) = $.15/each

    $.50/2 - 1/4 and 2/8 General Mills Inserts = (with coupons doubled) $.75/each

  • Jell-O Pudding Cups = Sale $2
    $.60/1 (Here) = $1.40

  • Pillsbury Crescent Rolls = Sale $1.66/each
    $.25/1 - 12/7, 12/14 SS and 2/8 General Mills = (with coupons doubled) $1.16

    (Qualifies for Pillsbury Bake-Off $10 Publix Gift Card Offer in the 2/8 SS)

  • Folgers Ground Coffee - Sale $2.50
    $.25/1 - 2/8 P&G = (with coupons doubled)
    $2

  • Publix Corn Tortilla Chips (Regular $2) Penny item of the week = $.01
  • Sunday Newspaper (Not Pictured)= $1.50

Total Before Coupons and Sales $90.10
Competitor Coupon (Food Lion) $10/$40 Purchase
Total After Sales and Coupons $15.01

I bought enough to qualify for the Pillsbury Bake-Off $10 Publix Gift Card Offer (2/8 SS), so once I get that in the mail it will be like getting all this for .........................

$5.01!!!

I think this has been my BEST Publix shopping trip EVER!!! Now on to planning my Walgreens and CVS trip for tomorrow =)

-Heather


Friday, February 20, 2009

Another Great Coupon Resource

If you haven't heard of it already, coupons.com is a FANTASTIC place to find coupons that you need. Coupons.com offers coupons from many of the BIG brands that you love - I rarely go a day without printing at least one or two! Most coupons are added to the site on the first of every month, with others being added throughout the month, so it pays to check the site often. Some coupons run out fast, so be sure to catch them while you can!


Click below to get yours today!




2009 Coupon Insert Schedule

One of the BEST sources of coupons out there is the Sunday papers. I always look forward to Sunday mornings when, after church, I get to rip into my Sunday paper! It is always frustrating, however, to purchase a paper just to find that no inserts were included that week.

Thanks to BeCentsAble, we now have a 2009 coupon insert schedule! While a Sunday with no coupons might make us a little sad, at least we'll know what to expect.

Jan 4, 2009 2 Smart Source & 2 Red Plum
Jan 11, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Jan 18, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Jan 25, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Feb 1, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Feb 8, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Feb 15, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - Valentine's Day
Feb 22, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Mar 1, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Mar 8, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Mar 15, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Mar 22, 2009 Smart Source only
Mar 29, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Apr 5, 2009 2 Smart source, Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Apr 5, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Apr 12, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - Easter
Apr 19, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Apr 26, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

May 3, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
May 10, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
May 17, 2009 2 Smart Source, Red Plum
May 24, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - Memorial Day
May 31, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Jun 7, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Jun 14, 2009 Smart Source Only
Jun 21, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Jun 28, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Jul 5, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - 4th of July (possibly P&G)
Jul 12, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Jul 19, 2009 Smart Source Only
Jul 26, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Aug 2, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Aug 9, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Aug 16, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Aug 23, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Aug 30, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Sep 6, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - Labor Day
Sep 13, 2009 Smart Source & 2 Red plum
Sep 20, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Sep 27, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Oct 4, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Oct 11, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Oct 18, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Oct 25, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum

Nov 1, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Nov 8, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Nov 15, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Nov 22, 2009 Smart Source Only
Nov 29, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - Thanksgiving

Dec 6, 2009 Smart Source, Red Plum, Procter and Gamble
Dec 13, 2009 Smart Source & Red Plum
Dec 20, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - Christmas
Dec 27, 2009 No Inserts Scheduled - New Years

Visit BeCentsAble for more coupon and shopping tips!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

My Newest Addiction


Search & Win


Curiosity finally got the best of me after seeing SwagBucks featured on other blogs for quite some time. Soooo, I finally signed up to see what all the fuss was about. Guess what - I LOVE it! I've been using it for about two weeks and already I have just about enough for $10 in Amazon.com gift cards!!

SwagBucks is a search engine that gives you points for searching. Get enough points and redeem them for great prizes, such as Amazon.com gift cards and other cool merchandise! You can also earn points by sending in old cell phones, shopping with your everyday online stores through the SwagBucks site, and referring friends!

Also, you can often earn bonus SwagBucks every day by keeping an eye for them in the SwagBucks blog.

I'm saving all of my points until Christmastime. Hopefully by then I will have enough to do all of my Christmas shopping!

When you sign up you automatically get 3 SwagBucks, just for joining! Click HERE to join now!

-Heather

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Coupon Policies: Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia

Knowing the coupon policies for your local stores is a must in order to save the maximum amount of money. Here are some coupon policies for stores in the Chattanooga and North Georgia areas. Don't see your favorite store? Let me know and I'll contact the store for their policy!
Publix stores in the Chattanooga area accept manufacturer coupons and competitor coupons. The stores consider competitors to be other grocery stores, such as Wal-Mart and Food Lion. Drug stores and department stores such as CVS and Target are not considered competitors. In Atlanta and other areas, some Publix stores consider drug stores to be competitors, but it is the store manager's discression to decide on this policy.

Publix will double coupons up to $.50, and will allow you to stack store coupons with manufacturer's coupons! In addition, Publix will allow you to use internet printed coupons (IPQ) in your transactions.

On BOGO (Buy one, get one free) items, two coupons can be used - One for the Buy one item, and one for the Get One item. Because these items ring up at half off, you only need to buy one item to receive the sale price, not two items.

Publix does not match competitor prices, but with accepting competitor coupons and doubling up to $.50, who could complain!?!?

Food Lion will gladly accept manufacturer and store coupons, provided they scan in the register system.

Unfortunately, they decline the use of a single-sided coupon offering a free product (ie an IPQ for a free product), a coupon that has a higher dollar amount than the value of the product, competitors coupons, or if the coupon appears to be computer generated (ie looks home-made or altered), copied, or reproduced. Unfortunately, Food Lion ONLY accepts one coupon per item. This means no stacking manufacturer coupons with store coupons. My tip? Since Food Lion won't stack, take them to Publix where they will take FL coupons AND stack!

Bi-Lo stores in the Chattanooga area double coupons up to $.60 as long as the coupon does not say, "Do not double". While the representative that I spoke with told me that they do not accept IPQs, I have never had any trouble with using them there. It never hurts to try, but just note that they may not accept them.

The stores do not allow the usage of competitor coupons, but do allow you to stack Bi-Lo and manufacturer's coupons. Currently Bi-Lo will not match competitor's sales prices, but that policy is under review and is expected to change soon.

In order to receive sales prices and money-saving coupons, sign up for the Bi-Lo Bonus Card at your local store. It just takes a few minutes to fill out the information and you can start saving right away!

Ingles does not accept IPQs, as it is difficult to differentiate the legitimate from the counterfeit. While they do not match competitor's prices, they do accept competitor coupons and will allow you to stack store coupons with manufacturer coupons.

Ingles will double coupons up to $.50, but there are restrictions. The store will double three coupons, up to $.50, for ever $10 that you spend (before coupons). For example, if you spend $30 you will be allowed to double nine coupons. The cutoff is $150, or 30 coupons doubled.

If you shop at Ingles, be sure to sign up for your very own Ingles Advantage Card so that you may enjoy their sale prices and receive store coupons!

Kroger (Dalton area) stores accept IPQs, but do not take competitor's coupons or match competitor's sale prices. The representative I spoke with confirmed that they will not stack Kroger store coupons with manufacturer coupons. I have been to some Kroger stores that will allow this, so it is best to check with your local store just in case!

Kroger doubles coupons up to $.50 with no limit on the amount of coupons you can use.

You can sign up a Kroger Plus card, which will allow you to receive sale prices, receive coupons, and even save money on gas at Kroger fuel centers!CVS will accept IPQs, but will not accept competitor coupons. Their Pharmacy will match competitor prices, but regular merchandise is not subject to price matching. While CVS does not double coupons, you are able to stack CVS coupons with manufacturer coupons.

The only way to receive CVS coupons, called ECBs (Extra Care Bucks) is to sign up for a CVS Extra Care Card. These ECBs typically print at the end of your receipt, after you buy the item listed on sale. ECBs are designed to be used on your next CVS purchase. If you use these just right, you can roll them over throughout many purchases to receive TONS of savings!

To find out which items will give you ECBs, look in your local CVS sales ad. Most items have purchase limits, which are tracked using your CVS Extra Care Card.

For more information on using ECBs, visit: KingdomFirstMom's CVS $5 Challenge or TheCentsibleSawyer's CVS FAQs.


Walgreens stores accept IPQs, but do double coupons, match competitor prices or accept competitor coupons.

They will allow you to stack Walgreens coupons with manufacturer coupons. Walgreens coupons can be found in two places. The first place to find their coupons is in their weekly sales ads. Secondly, Walgreens coupons can be found in their monthly savings books. A rebate section can also be found in their savings book.

Every so often Walgreens offers (RR) Register Rewards, which work much like CVS ECBs. The only stipulation is that if you use a RR on a transaction that would otherwise give you another RR. For example, say Walgreens is offering a $5 RR when you buy 2 Dove soaps, and a $4 RR when you buy any 1 Maybelline mascara. Say you buy the mascara and receive a $4 RR. If you use the RR on your next transaction, the 2 Dove soaps, you will not receive the $5 RR from the soaps. If you save the Maybelline RR and do NOT use it on the soap transaction, you WILL receive the $5 RR, leaving you with 2 RRs totaling $9. I hope that makes sense - it gets confusing!


Rite-Aid stores in the Chattanooga area will accept online coupons, but do not double coupons or accept competitor coupons. However, Rite-Aid will allow you to match competitor sales prices. You can also combine Rite-Aid Coupons with manufacturer coupons to further your savings.

Rite-Aid also has a monthly rebate book that you can pick up in-store, although there is a rebate limit depending on the item.


K-Mart coupon policy coming soon.


Target coupon policy coming soon.

Wal-Mart does have a corporate coupon policy (below), but I just want to point out that your Wal-Mart may do price matching. Not all of them do, so it is best to check on the one in your area. If they don't, find one that does and go there instead! Don't forget to bring the sales ads of the prices you want matched :)

Taken directly from Wal-Mart's site, Walmart's Corporate Coupon Policy:

Wal-Mart accepts the following types of coupons (see guidelines below):

  • Manufacturer coupons (Cents Off)
  • Free merchandise (or manufacturer's Buy-One-Get-One-Free) coupons
  • Store coupons
  • Pharmacy (Advertising and Promotional) coupons
  • Internet coupons
  • Soft drink container caps

The following are guidelines and limits:

  • Wal-Mart only accepts coupons for merchandise we sell and only when presented at the time of purchase.
  • Coupons should have an expiration date and be presented within the valid dates. Wal-Mart will not accept expired coupons.
  • Internet coupons should be legible and say "Manufacturer Coupon." There should be a valid remit address for the manufacturer and a scannable bar code.
  • Only one coupon per item is permitted.
  • Use of 40 or more coupons per transaction will require approval by Customer Service Manager.


CVS $5 Challenge



Every week I will be participating in www.KingdomFirstMom.com 's $5 CVS challenge.

There are just a few rules before you get started. To see these rules click here:





To keep things simple for newbies, it is advised to start out by doing three scenarios. However, after visiting my store and happening upon an unadvertised sale on, I had to do eight transactions.


Transaction 1
(2) Colgate Total Toothpaste $2.99 each
-(2) $1.50 Colgate Coupons
Total Out of Pocket (OOP): $2.99
Total Extra Care Bucks (ECB) Earned: $5.98

Transaction 2
(1) Gillette Fusion Gamer Razor: $7.99
(2) Extra Bubble Gum: $.99 each
-(1) $4 Gillette Fusion 2/8 P&G
-$5.98 ECB From Trans. #1
Total OOP: $0
Total ECB Earned: $3.99

Transaction 3
(1) Box 6 Count Soy Joy: $6
-$3.99 ECB From Trans. #2
Total OOP: $2.01
Total ECB Earned: $6

Transactions 4, 5, and 6
Repeat of transaction 3, but using the $6 ECBs from each preceding transaction.

Transaction 7
(2) Neutrogena Facial Bars: $2.99 each
-$6 ECB From Trans. #6
Total OOP: $0
Total ECB Earned: $10 (Unadvertised Savings!!!)

Transaction 8
(1) 100 Count CVS Brand Saline Solution Packets
-$10 ECB From Trans. # 7
Total OOP: $0

My husband needed the Saline Solution packets this week, otherwise I would have a $10 ECB to use next week. Oh well --- I can't complain after getting $56 worth of products for ONLY $5!!!

-Heather

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to Couponology 101's first post! My purpose in creating this blog is to pass on the blessings that I have received from couponing. My hopes are that, through my posts, I can help you learn how to spend a little and save A LOT!

Throughout the days and weeks to come I will be introducing features and posts to help you become better inducted into the wonderful world of couponing. Specifically - in the next few days I will be speaking to representatives from local [Chattanooga and North Georgia] grocery and drug stores about coupon policies. Keep an eye out as I post these guidelines - understanding coupon policies is one of the first rules of couponing!

I want to know what will help YOU out in your couponing adventures, so if you have any ideas that you would like me to blog about, let me know!

Thanks for joining me!