5/1 Red Plum Coupon Preview

5/1 Red Plum Coupon Preview
Sunday Coupon Preview

Please remember that coupon inserts and value are regional, so some differences are to be expected.

(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND = do not double
DNT = do not triple
Date in parenthesis after coupon description is the expiration date.

Red Plum Insert Coupons

Advantage brands Save $1.00/1 (8/1)
Ball Park, any products Save $1.00/2 (6/4) DND, DNT
Ball Park Buns Save $.55/1 (6/4) DND DNT
BALL Park Deli Style Beef Franks Save $.75/1 (6/4) DND DNT
Carolina or River Rice Save $.50/1 (8/31)
Cesar dog treats any Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Citrucel Bulk Fiber Therapy Save $1.50/1 (8/1)
Dove any bag of chocolate (8.5oz – 9.5oz) Save $1.00/1 (6/12) DND
Dove any chocolate large bars (3.3oz) Save $1.00/2 (6/12) DND
Dove any Dovebar multipack, Dove miniatures, or Dove ice cream 8.67 fl oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Dry Idea or Right Guard product product Buy One Get One FREE Up to $4.49 (5/31) DND
Ecotrin Aspirin product Save $1.50/1 (8/1)
Emerald any Breakfast on the Go! product 7.5 oz or larger Save $1.00/1 (6/11) DND
Eucerin any hand or body product (2oz – 16.9oz) Save $1.50/1 (6/25)
Garnier Fructis style product any Save $1.00/1 (8/1) ETS
Garnier Frustic Shampoo, conditioner or treatment Save $1.00/1 (8/1) ETS
Garnier Moisturizer or Treatment Save $2.00/1 (8/1)
i-flex 120 ct Save $5.00/1 (5/31)
Jimmy D’s any product Save $1.00/1 (6/30) DND, DNT
Kellogg’s any Special K cereals (11.4oz or larger, any flavor, mix or match) Save $1.00/2 (6/12)
Kellogg’s any Special K protein meal bars, protein snack bars, protein shakes and/or K2O protein water mixes (4ct or larger, any flavor, mix or match) Save $2.00/2 (6/26)
L’Oreal Paris lip product Save $2.00/1 (6/26)
Luigi’s Real Italian ice product Save $.50/1 (6/12)
Nicorette any product (72ct or larger) Save $7.00/1 (6/5)
Nivea Body lotion (8.4 floz – 16.9 fl oz ) Save $1.00/1 (6/5)
Nivea Sun-Kissed Gradual Tanner (6.7 fl oz – 8.4 fl oz) Save $2.00/1 (6/5)
Noxzema Spa Shave 4-blade shaver 4-pack, Super Smooth Triple blade shaver 4-pack or larger, Premium-pivot twin blade 12 pack OR Bikini shaver 3 pack Save $2.00/1 (6/30)
Os-Cal Calcium supplement Save $1.50/1 (8/1)
Pedigree any Goodbites treats for dogs Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Pedigree any bag of new food for dogs (8.8lbs or larger) Save $2.00/1 (6/5)
Pedigree any canned food for dogs (13.2oz) Buy THREE get ONE FREE up to $1.09 (6/5)
Pedigree any Dentastix treats for dogs Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Pure Protein drink or powder Save $1.00/1 (6/26)
Pure Protein Bars Save $1.00/2 (6/26)
Purex Complete Crystals softener Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Purex Laundry Detergent (50 oz – 100 oz) Save $1.00/1 (6/12) ETS
Purex laundry detergent 150oz or larger Save $3.00/1 (6/12) ETS
Superpretzel Pretzel dogs product Save $.50/1 (6/12)
Tabasco brand of family flavor any size-flavor Save $.50/1 (6/12) DND
Temptations any new mixups treats for cats Save $1.00/1 (6/12)
Zyrtec Adult any 12 ct or larger Save $3.50/1 (6/30)
Zyrtec Adult any 24 ct or larger Save $4.00/1 (6/30)

Baskin-Robbins 31 cent scoop night, April 27

Tomorrow night, April 27, from 5-10 pm is Baskin-Robbins' 31 cent scoop night.  Get a 2.5oz scoop for 31 cents (plus tax).  Limit 3 scoops per person.

Chick Fil A, Turtle Creek - Coupon Day!

Today is Coupon Day!  Receive a coupon for FREE breakfast combo meal with purchase of any lunch/dinner combo meal.  This offer is valid only at the Chick Fil A at the Turtle Creek Mall in Jonesboro.

Kids eat FREE at Chili's

Chili's has been running this promotion for at least the last couple of months off and on. I just got another email about it, so it looks like they're doing it again.  Here are the details:

Today, April 26, for every adult entree purchased, two free kid's meals can be gotten free. Kids must be age 12 and under, and present at the time of purchase. Multiple uses of the coupon per table are allowed (awesome!).  Click on the image above to view and print the coupon.

Thomas & Friends Magazine only $20 for two years

I have gotten several magazines through Publication Station.  This is their latest deal, which is 1/3 of the regular price!!  When this came in my email, I KNEW I had to share it.   :)   The link to the deal is at the bottom of this post.

For a limited time only.
Thomas & Friends Magazine Subscription

(normally $30 per year)

only $20 for TWO YEARS - 12 issues total!

Thomas & Friends Magazine brings to life the magical world of Thomas & Friends for early learners. Each issue is filled with charming stories, a collectible poster, and a workbook filled with fun, educational activities designed to put children on the right track to improving early learning skills while having fun with their beloved friends from the Island of Sodor. Published 6 times a year, this magazine is perfect for your "Little Conductor" aged 3 to 8. 

This magazine may take up to 14 weeks to receive the first issue - delivered bimonthly!

http://publicationstation.net/items/subscriptions/kids-magazines/thomasandfriends-detail.htm

5/1 P&G coupon insert preview

5/1 P&G Coupon Insert
Sunday Coupon Preview

Please remember that coupon inserts and value are regional, so some differences are to be expected.

(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
Date in parenthesis after coupon description is the expiration date.

P&G Insert Coupons

$3.00 Align (5/31)
$0.50 Always Pad, Clean or Feminine Cleansing Cloth (5/31)
$0.50 Always Pantyliners (34 ct. or higher) (5/31)
$1.00 Always Infinity (5/31)
$0.25 Bounty Towels or Napkins (5/31)
$0.25 Cascade (5/31)
$1.00 Cascade Rinse Aid (5/31)
$0.25 Charmin (5/31)
$1.00 Cover Girl (5/31)
$10.00 Crest 3D White 2 Hour Express or Professional Effects Whitestrips (5/31)
$0.75 Crest Rinse 440mL or larger (5/31)
$1.50 Crest Pro-Health or Crest Sensitivity Treatment and Protection Toothpaste 4.0 oz. or larger (5/31)
$1.00/2 Crest 4.0 oz. or larger (excludes Crest Cavity, Baking Soda, Tartar) (5/31)
$0.20 Dawn (5/31)
$0.50 Dawn PLUS (5/31)
$0.25 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets (5/31)
$0.50 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheets (5/31)
$0.50 Febreze Fabric Refresher (5/31)
$0.50 Febreze Air Effects (5/31)
$1.00 Febreze Noticeables Refill Pack (5/31)
$1.00 Febreze Candle (5/31)
$0.50 Febreze Set & Refresh (5/31)
Save up to $3.29 Buy any ONE Febreze Noticeables Refill, Get any ONE Warmer FREE (5/31)
Save up to $3.00 Get ONE Fixodent Cleanser FREE (5/31)
$0.50 Fixodent Adhesive or Fixodent Cleanser (5/31)
$0.55 Gillette Series Shave Preps (5/31)
Save up to $4.99 Buy any ONE Gillette Bodywash, Get ONE Gillette Deodorant FREE (excluding trial size) (5/31)
$0.50 Herbal Essences OR Aussie product (excludes trial size) (5/31)
$1.00 Metamucil product (5/31)
$1.00 Metamucil product (5/31)
$0.50 Mr. Clean Products (Liquid, Spray or Eraser) (5/31)
$1.50 Mr. Clean twin pack or TWO any other items (spray, liquid, eraser) (5/31)
$2.00 Nice N Easy (5/31)
$2.00 Natural Instincts Hair Color (5/31)
Buy any ONE Old Spice Bodywash, Get any ONE Old Spice Bodywash FREE (of equal or lesser value, up to $3.99 ) (5/31)
$1.00/2 Old Spice products (1.7oz or larger) (5/31)
$1.50 Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage OR any TWO Indicator OR Cavity Defense (5/31)
$0.75 Oral-B Satin, Glide Floss 25M or more or Glide Floss Picks 30ct or higher (5/31)
$1.50 Pampers Diapers or Pants (5/31)
$2.50 Pampers Diapers or Pants (5/31)
$0.50 Pampers Wipes 60ct+ (5/31)
$1.00 Pampers Wipes 60ct+ (5/31)
$1.50 Pampers Easy Ups Trainers, UnderJams Night Wear or Splashers (5/31)
$3.00/2 Pantene products (excludes trial size) (5/31)
$1.00 Prilosec (5/31)
Save $4.00 Buy any ONE Secret, Olay PCC and Olay H&B together (5/31)
$1.00 Secret (5/31)
Save up to $4.00 Buy any ONE Secret Clinical Strength, Get $4 off any ONE Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant (5/31)
Save $3.00 Buy any ONE Secret Deodorant, Get $3 off any ONE Olay Bar, Body Wash, In Show Body Lotion OR Hand & Body Lotion (5/31)
$2.00 Swiffer Starter Kit (5/31)
$1.00 Tampax Pearl or Tampax Pearl Compak (18 ct or higher) (5/31)
$0.50 Tampax (18 ct. or higher) (5/31)
$0.35 Tide Detergent (5/31)
$1.00 Tide Stain Release (5/31)
$3.00 Tide Stain Release 26-50 oz powder, 15-34 ct duo pac or 36-68 oz liquid (5/31)
$1.00 Tide To Go (5/31)
$3.00/2 Venus Disposables 2ct, 3ct, or 6ct, Simply Venus 4ct, Daisy3 4ct or 8ct, or Daisy 10 ct, 12 ct or 18 ct (5/31)
$2.00 Venus razor (5/31)
Save $5.00 Buy any ONE Venus Cartridge, Get $5 off ONE Olay Facial Moisturizer (5/31)

MOPS Coupon Talk

If you're viewing this after coming to MOPS today, thank you!  :)   I'm new to deal blogging, so I don't have much posted right now.  However, I'm putting the finishing touches on the rest of the blog and hope to have it all finished later this week.

Now, on to my notes from today...

How do you get your coupons?

I order most of my coupons from Coupons and Things by Dede.  She’s located in Texas and gets several versions of each insert and you can “purchase” coupons from her as whole inserts or individually clipped coupons.  She also ships super fast!  I can order coupons today and have them by tomorrow or the next day, depending on what time of day I place my order.

Another way I have gotten coupons is through an agreement I made with a gas station to let me come get the unsold Sunday papers on Monday.  They were going to throw the papers out anyway, so I am able to get them for free and also recycle the parts of the paper that I don’t use.

How do you prepare your shopping list?

I have an app on my iPod touch, Grocery iQ, and when I run out of things, I just scan the barcode of the last item and it adds it to my list.  I will also add items to my list if I see a really good deal on a blog and I have (or can order) coupons to go along with that deal.  I tend to only hand-write my lists if I have a bunch of deals to get using coupons.

Do you shop multiple stores?           

I used to all the time.  I would shop Kroger, Walgreens, Target, and sometimes Kmart (for their super doubles sales).  However, since Chloe has gotten older and more mobile, I’ve chosen not to unless there’s a really good deal at another store that I don’t usually shop at.  And especially with price matching being so popular now, I can usually get away with just doing a price match and not have to go to the other store(s).  

The Grocery iQ app is great for people who shop different stores. You can have your shopping lists for each store inside the same app.

How do you put together your coupons with sales flyers?  

I don’t do it all myself.  I rely mostly on other bloggers and/or savings websites and forums to find all the deals.   I’ve also gotten so to where I pretty much know what types of coupons are out there and how often certain things go on sale that if I see a good coupon come out, I’ll go ahead and order 10 or so of them, as usually, they’re at the max $0.12 each from Dede’s site.

For example: I follow My Memphis Mommy, who posts Kroger deals on her blog. Since Memphis stores are in the Delta Region, it’s the same flier that we get here. A few weeks back, one of her posts was about getting free pasta that week at Kroger.  The person who’d done the matchup did it for a store that has Sunday – Saturday ads (ours run Wednesday – Tuesday), but since it was a reputable blogger (Deal Seeking Mom) I went ahead and ordered coupons from the Coupon Dede website.  SO, when the Kroger ad came out Tuesday night (I get them via email) I was able to see that I WOULD be able to get some free pasta…lots of it, in fact, since I got a total of 60 coupons that were each $1/2 and the pasta on sale was for $0.49 each…so I ended up with 120 packages of free pasta when it was all said and done.  I got these on 3 separate shopping trips – one on a Friday, one Monday, and one Tuesday, so that I wouldn’t be clearing the shelves and would allow for other coupon users to get theirs, too.

How do you organize your coupons?

I use a zippered binder and baseball card inserts for most coupons.  For others, I have adjusted a 4x6 photo insert to fit into my binder.  I use those for larger coupons. 

I have empty page protectors or zipper pouches in the front of my binder so that as I’m shopping, I can pull out the number of coupons I will need to use and put into that so that I’m prepared when I get to checkout.  I used to keep a pair of scissors and a few copies of current inserts in the front of the binder. That way, if I hadn’t clipped a coupon, but needed it while in the store, I could stop and clip it out.

I also keep updated coupon policies in sheet protectors in my binder. These come in handy if/when you get a difficult checker and/or store manager.

How do you keep track of all your coupons in the store to compare with the sales?

When I’m planning on using a bunch of coupons during a shopping trip, I usually make out a handwritten list and list the item, the price, and the coupon(s) that goes with the item, and then the final price after coupon.

I also have my binder sorted by item type:  baby, dairy, canned food items, meats (incl. chicken nuggets, bacon, hot dogs, etc), so that if I come across a really good deal, I can look to see if I have a coupon for that item.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.  Also, please be sure to follow my blog for future updates and deals.

Coupon database is up!!

I still have a few more tweaks to make, but the Sassy Savers Coupon Database is up and running.  Yea!!  :)

Two new pages!!!

I have added two new pages to the blog...Coupon Database and Mystery Shopping, Etc. The coupon database page is still under construction. I still need to get the settings right so that it will stretch the width of the page. Once I'm done with that, it's going to be AWESOME!! :)

The mystery shopping, etc. page lists information on mystery shopping, merchandising, and online surveys as ways to make extra money. There are also several links to mystery shopping and merchandising companies that you can sign up with for free.

Please check out the new pages and let me know what you think. If there is any other information you'd like to see, please let me know, and I will do my best to incorporate it.

I will be revamping the blog over the next few days and weeks and hope to start posting regularly very soon. I have recently had several people mention to me that I should start a blog on saving money and coupon usage, so I thought I'd better redo what I did two years ago and get it looking like I want it to first.

Please stay tuned for all of the updates and changes around here, and I should be back to posting soon.

Awesome giveaway on Frugal Girls!

Frugal Girls! is giving away a Jillie Willie Travel Case. Click on this link to check it out and enter!

Tips for printing internet coupons

If you've ever had problems printing internet coupons, Rachel over at Surviving The Stores has an article that is sure to help you. Click here for this awesome article.

Schick Quattro & Gillette Fusion value packs $8.99 @ Target

I just ran into Target to get something (didn't have my coupons with me - bad I know) and checked the end caps while I was there. I noticed they had three different razor value packs priced at $8.99 each. Here's what was in them:

Schick Quattro for Women - Trimstyle razor, 4 cartridges, Banana Boat sunscreen, Banana Boat after sun lotion

Schick Quattro Titanium - Razor, cartridges, and lotions of some sort (I admit, I didn't look that closely at these.)

Gillette Fusion - Razor, cartridges, and lotions (Again, I didn't look that closely at these.)

Now that I'm home, I've looked through my coupon binder and there's a $4/1 coupon on "any one Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor (P&G exp. 7/31). These SHOULD work on the value packs, making for some super inexpensive razors.

There was also a 2-pack of the new Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion which had a beach bag in it on the lotion aisle. I don't remember the price, but it says that it has a $4 coupon in the package for the Schick Trimstyle razors. There are coupons for $1.25/1 and also $1/1 on the Vaseline Aloe Fresh lotion from a couple of weeks ago (don't remember which insert). Seems like you could use one of those on the lotion, get the $4 coupon out of the package and use it on one of the value packs. There WERE $4/1 coupons out for the women's Schick Quattro razors, but I believe those have expired.

Even without a coupon, these are an awesome deal, seeing as though a Schick Quattro Trimstyle razor by itself was priced at around $10, and the 4-pack of cartridges is, I think, at least $8 or so.

Free Samples from Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart's website has several free samples and free trials listed this week:

Free samples (while supplies last):
Nicoderm CQ
Scott tissue
Prilosec OTC
Kotex Overnight
Aveeno Nourish Hair Care Collection
Sun Crystals sweetener

Free trials:
All You - Free Preview Issue
NOTE: This is a great magazine that always has a bunch of coupons in it, and it's only sold at Wal-Mart or by subscription.

Free Smoothies for National Flip Flop Day!!

Tomorrow, June 19, is National Flip Flop Day. Each year on June 19th, Tropical Smoothie Cafe will give a free 24 oz. Jetty Punch smoothie to the first 500 customers to visit any location wearing flip flops.

Click here to find the location nearest you.

FYI: The one in Jonesboro is located at 2007 E. Nettleton.

Extra coupons...how and where to get them

This is just a short list of where and/or how to get some extra coupons to save you even more money!!

1. Buy extra copies of your Sunday paper. This is probably the most obvious way. Figure out which paper has the most or best coupons in it (state vs. local) and buy multiple copies of it when there are coupons in it.

There are several websites that have a list of the upcoming weekend's inserts and which coupons will/should be in them. The one that I look at the most is Taylortown Coupon Preview. Now, you should know that coupons will vary per region/location/newspaper. I only look at this as an estimate as to which coupons I'll get...it's not set in stone.

You should also print out a list of the coupon inserts schedule so that you'll know which weeks' papers will NOT have any coupons in them. This way, you don't rush out to buy 5 papers and end up with zero coupons. :)

HINT: Be sure to check each paper before you buy it to make sure all of the coupon inserts are there.

2. A Full Cup. Click on the button in the sidebar to visit this awesome forum! It's free to join, and you can trade with others for coupons you want and can even print out multiples of Target coupons using the Target coupon generator.

3. Dumpster dive/paper dive. Contact your local recycling office about this first, to make sure they don't mind. Newspapers are usually put into their own box/dumpster, so you should be able to find unused coupon inserts there. Sometimes it depends on what day of the week you visit, but after a few visits, you should be able to figure that out.

HINTS: Be sure to take a small step ladder for getting into and out of the bins. Wear rubber gloves so you don't get newsprint all over your hands (and then your face). Take the kids! They'll have a lot of fun searching for treasure (aka coupons). Plus, they're smaller and easier to get them into/out of the bins.

4. Online coupon clipping resources. I personally use Coupon Dede. I've linked to her in the sidebar. She usually gets my order shipped out same day, and I get it sometimes the next day - depending on what time my order was placed. She also has very reasonable handling fees. This is where my income from online surveys comes in handy. :)

5. eBay. Just be sure that whoever you're getting them from has tons of positive feedback. The closer to 100% positive feedback, the better.

6. eCoupons. If your grocery store has a rewards card, sign up for it. There are some stores that offer electronic coupons that can be loaded onto your card...for FREE.

There are three websites for these types of coupons:

Cellfire You can load these to your cell phone or your shopper card. I have them only on my Kroger card.

P&G eSaver You load these onto your shopper card.

Shortcuts.com Load these onto your shopper card.


Good luck! And happy couponing!!

~Amy

Make extra money doing online surveys

I know what you're thinking...those companies are all scams, right? Well, I was turned onto a company by another mommy blogger (I can't remember who it was) who said she used Dollar Surveys and actually did get paid!! So, I checked it out - she was right!

Now before you get all excited and quit your day job, you can't make a living doing these surveys, but you can make a little extra spending cash....which comes in handy when you're getting extra coupons online from eBay or another site. And the best part is, once you've completed a survey, you get a notification that you completed it, and you'll be paid within a week via paypal.

Check out Dollar Surveys for yourself by clicking on the button in the sidebar. All you need is a paypal account, which is free. You just login using your paypal email address - that's all you give them so that they can send your payment. You can even sign up to get daily reminders to go do a survey, or two, or ten!! :)

~Amy

Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day

On Friday, July 10, 2009, Chick-fil-A will celebrate their 5th annual Cow Appreciation Day. Come into any Chick-fil-A on that day dressed as a cow (there's a printable costume kit on the website) and get a free meal. Click here for details.

They're back!! $50 in Kraft Coupons

The Kraft coupons are back - hurry up and print them while you can. This time around, it looks like you can only print each one once, instead of twice like before.

Here's a breakdown of what coupons are available:

$1/1 A.1. Steak Sauce
$1/1 Boca Meatless Product
$1/2 Breakstone’s or Knudsen Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream
$1/1 California Pizza Kitchen 12″ Pizza
$1/2 Claussen Pickles
$1/1 Cool Whip Whipped Topping in a Can
$1/2 Cool Whip Whipped Topping or Dips
$1/1 Crystal Light Drink Mix
$2/2 Crystal Light Drink Mix
Buy 1 Crystal Light Drink Mix Get Crystal Light Skin Essentials
$1/1 Digiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza
$1/2 General Foods International Coffee
$1/1 Grey Poupon Mustard
$1/1 Honey Maid Grahams
$1/2 JELL-O Gelatin or Pudding Snacks
$1/3 JELL-O Gelatin or Pudding Boxes
$1/2 Kool-Aid Canisters
$1/1 Kraft Bagel-Fuls
$1/1 Kraft BBQ Sauce
$1/1 Kraft Cheese wyb 1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meat
$1/1 Kraft Deli Deluxe Cheese
$1/2 Kraft Easy Mac
$1/1 Kraft Mayonnaise
$1/1 Kraft Miracle Whip
$1/2 Kraft Natural Cheese
$1/1 Kraft Salad Dressing
$1/2 Kraft Singles
$1/1 Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese
$1/2 Lunchables Lunch Combinations w/ Drink
$1/2 Maxwell House Coffee
$1/1 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
$1/1 Nabisco Multi-packs
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Bacon
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Bologna
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Creations Sandwiches
$1/1 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats
$1/2 Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs
$1/1 Planters Big Nut Bars
$1/1 Planters Nuts
$1/2 Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese Spread
$1/1 Premium Cracker
$1/1 Ritz Crackers
$1/1 Ritz Bits Sandwich Cracker Variety
$1/1 Ritz or Wheat Thins Toasted Chips
$1/1 Starbucks Coffee
$1/2 Tombstone 12″ Pizzas
$1/1 Triscuit Variety
$1/1 Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product
$1/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups
$1/1 Wheat Thins Variety

Thanks to Tara at Deal Seeking Mom for the heads up on this.

Swagbucks

I've recently signed up for Swagbucks, where you can earn "bucks" for using their search engine to do your internet searches. It uses both the Google and Ask.com search engines, so you more than likely will get the exact same search results as if you'd gone straight to those search sites.

The bucks that you earn can be redeemed for gift cards to Amazon.com, Target, and several other stores. Check it out here or just click on the button in the side bar.

~Amy