These days, the name of the game is trying to save MONEY! Who doesn't want to do that? The easiest way to save money is by couponing for the stuff you use everyday! Since I have been off work, I have learned to do pretty well with just that. A lot of my friends have asked my process and I want to do that with this blog. I hope you enjoy reading and learn LOTS!! Thanks for stoppin' by!







Monday, February 28, 2011

Here is 3 more for ya!

Downy-4.99-1.00 kroger ecpn -1.00 paper cpn=2.99
Cascade-3.99-.50 kroger ecpn-.50 paper cpn=2.99
Crest Mouthwash-4.49-1.00 kroger ecpn-1.00 paper cpn=2.49

Not free but pretty good prices!

A few of my favorite things :) ...

Actually just a few savings for the week!!

Kroger-
Bounty Paper Towels are on sale for $5.99. Use $2 coupon from Kroger.com and use $1 mfc from P&G Booklet. Final Price- $2.99
Charmin Toilet paper 12 double roll on sale for $5.99. Use $3 coupon from Kroger.com and use $1 mfc from P&G booklet. Final Price: $1.99
Hamburger Helper $0.97. Use .75/3 Coupon that expires 4/9 Final Price: 2.16 for all 3 or .72 each! CHEAP DINNER!
Downy Fabric Softener $4.99. Use $1 kroger.com ecoupon and use $2 mfc coupon from 2/27 P&G insert
Final Price: $1.99
Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers $1.28. Use $0.50/2 ecoupon and use(2) $0.50 printable coupon found here (each will double to equal $1!!) Final Price: $0.06 for two ($0.03 each)
**On a side note I LOVE these veggies! The corn and the one with the red potatoes are such a quick side!**
Venus ProSKin Razor is on sale for $9.89. Use $3 ecoupon and use $5 mfc coupon from 2/27 P&G insert
Final Price: $1.89! Cheap Razor!


RITE AID:
Gilette Deodorant BOGO 50% off- Use BOGO free coupon (EXPIRES 2/28!!) Cashier should take a full price for them so it should take $5.47 off making them $2.74 FOR BOTH!  I went earlier and that is how is worked out for me!! Wahoo!!
Nivea lip care- Found this little gem in the lotion aisle! They are on sale for $1 each and you can use the BOGO free coupon that expires on 2/28 making them .50 cents each! Great deal considering they are usually $3 a piece!!
Old Spice deodorant- Basically same deal as the Gilette.

I may be back with more later... Hope this helps you get some great deals!

Also, if you find a deal that I dont post please let me know by email or by commenting below!!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

ore coupons) you get $10 extra bucks back! Should make some really great deals on Bounty Basic and Charmin! Go check it out!! I know I am!
Okay so Im checking out my weekly ads and noticed some GREAT deals! At CVS this week they have all their Proctor ans Gamble on sale plus when you spend $30 (bef

Saturday, February 26, 2011

P&G Coupon booklet in tomorrows paper!

I am so excited about the Proctor and Gambles annual coupon booklet coming out tomorrow.  I have already recieved one booklet by signing up here (scroll down and click request coupons)!! You can find a list of papers in your area by entering your zipcode here. These are AWESOME because they have no size restictions on most of them!

Here is a preview of the other Sunday coupons. Along with the P&G insert you will be getting SmartSource.

Now, you should know that I get my coupons through the Courier Journal. It fits my familys budget better at only $9 a month for the Sunday editions.  I also have my grandma save me her coupons out of the Herald Leader.  I personally think its cheaper to have a Sunday-Only subscription than to buy every week not to mention its convienent!  

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Diapers/Wipes Deal

I know some of you have babies or are getting ready to have babies (yay!) so I wanted to share with you my favorite place/way to buy diapers! Amazon.com (IMO) is the cheapest place! There are several ways to save and best of all you can combine any and ALL of the deals should you so choose!

First way :Amazon mom is a free program that you will automatically save 15% off your diapers just from logging in!! You can sign up by searching for amazon mom on the site.

Second way: Subscribe and save!! By subscribing (you can do it once/month, twice/month, etc) you save an EXTRA 15%!  I always cancel my subscription the day I get my diapers/wipes (and you can do this as many times as you want!!!) 

If you arent keeping track thats 30% off already!!!! ;)

Third way: Parents, Parenthood, American Baby, and a lot of the other "mommy" magazines sometimes have a 20% off coupon code to use on amazon! If you are needing diapers soon, check out the magazine isle!!

::Clears my throat:: THATS 50% off !!!!!!  :)))

Finally: Those same magazines sometimes will have $10 off a $10 purchase... Yes, thats $10 off a $10 purchase! FREE STUFF!

Now, what are ya waiting for?!?! Click this link Search Amazon.com for diapers and get started!!

Getting mail is my FAVORITE THING TO DO!!

I got my proctor and gamble booklet today in the mail!! This thing is CHOCK FULL of awesome coupons with NO size limitations! WHOO-HOO! You can request yours by signing up here!

Also, clean out your coupons this week! I have a LOT expiring on the 28th so be sure to use them or toss them (as to avoid a potentially embarrassing "Um Ma'am;this is expired" moment)!! I know there are ways military personell can use these expired coupons (I dont know anything about this program)... anyone out there know?

Sunday, February 20, 2011

This weeks Money Savin' deals!

There are a few deals that caught my eye this week! Here they are:

Target: Be sure to check out Target.com for printable coupons! Those coupons CAN be combined with manufacturers coupons for even bigger savings!
-Ziploc Brand 3 to 5 count containers and 30 to 50 count bags
         On sale for $2.23/each.  Use $1.50/2 for the containers making them $2.96 for both! Use the $1/2 for the baggies making them $3.46 for both! (Both Coupons from RedPlum)
-Huggies Jumbo Packs
         On sale for $8.99.  Use $2.50/1 (from target.com) Plus STACK with a $2/1 (From mailer) making it $4.99! GREAT DEAL!

Kroger: Be sure to check out the 10/$10 deals to stock up your Pantry!
-Tide Detergent
         On sale for $5.99.  Use the $1 off any (P&G) to make it $4.99!
-Colgate toothbrushes
         On sale for .98 Use .40/1 (from RedPlum) (Will DOUBLE at the register) making each toothbrush only .18!!!!
-Colgate toothpaste
         On sale for .98. Use .50/1 (from RedPlum) (Will DOUBLE at the register making them FREE!!!

Rite Aid: Make sure you are signed up for wellness rewards!
-Sucrets
          On sale for $2.99. Use $1/1 coupon making them $1.99. Then get $2 Up+ Rewards;Making them FREE! (Basically FREE money to use at Rite Aid)
-Dove Shampoo/Conditioner
          On sale for 2/$4. Use $1/1 coupon making them 2/$3!

I hope this is helping someone! I for one, will be taking advantage of the huggies diapers, sucrets, and the ziploc stuff! Great DEALS!
ITS SUNDAY! Haha! Sundays are kind of like "Christmas" for couponers! This week, there is only 1 insert this week- Red Plum.  The following are the best coupons in the insert.

$1/1 Beggin Strips
$1/2 Uncle Bens Pouches (In a 10/$10 sale this would make 2 .50!)
LOTS of Loreal Coupons!
$1/1 Robitussin
$1/2 Rasinets
.50/1 Pop-Secret

Thats about it.  Nothing too terribly exciting... Im checking out the weekly ads now and hope to post some great deals later!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Todays Shopping Trip!


I may single-handedly lead to the destruction of all trees in Kentucky! LOOK AT THIS RECIEPT!

Thats what you want to see folks!

So before I tell you about my deals today I want to give my honest opinion on store choices.  I HIGHLY suggest BOTH Kroger and Rite Aid/Walgreens stores if you are serious about couponing.  While Walmart and Save-a-Lot may be cheaper to start out with they do not offer the same deals as Kroger and Rite Aid/Walgreens.  With that said you have to do your own thing.  If you would rather shop at Walmart then by all means; Go ahead but my blog will be *mostly* centered around "my stores" :)

Back to the deals ;)

Today I visited Rite Aid.  I also need to tell you that couponing takes a little bit of prep before hand. I always look at the stores ad online and check out my other favorite blogs for other "unadvertised" deals.  Today my Rite Aid list consisted of Dove Deodorant, Gas-X, Almay makeup, Old Spice, Olay Body Wash. I only bought 1 of those items! Im saying that so you know some deals may not work out!! It happens to the best of us!  I ended up buying Garnie Mousse (Clearance for $2.24-Had $1 coupon=$1.24!), '
Olay bar soap ($3.59 and got a secret deodorant FREE),
Suave lotion (clearance for $1.99-.50=$1.49!),
Uncle Bens Rice X2 (On sale for $2.29-$1 coupon=$1.29; PLUS $1 Up+Reward!) *Will cover that later*
Celestial Seasoning Tea X2 (Not a good deal but had 2 coupons and needed tea ;)
Old Spice deodorant X2 (50% off!! 2.89/piece PLUS had a Buy One Get One coupon! So I only paid $2.89 for BOTH!!)

Im not going to go over my Kroger purchases simply because the sales go off tomorrow but I WILL post the deals for this week tomorrow!






First Post!

Kind of excited to be doing this! Since I have had questions about my couponing "skills" haha! I thought I would start a blog to help everyone! So here goes nothing!!........