Last night I went through my coupon box and pulled out everything that expires on December 31, 2008. I was gripped by a moment of panic, OH MY GOSH, I can't let ALL these coupons go to waste! Then I calmed down and picked out the ones for stuff I could get for cheap/free or that I needed the product.
Today I went to Wal-Mart to pick up some of those items. I had 4 $1 off coupons and 1 buy one get one free coupon for Starkist Tuna Packets. They were $1.08 each, so for $1.40, I got 6 packets of Starkist Tuna! They also had South Beach Granola Bars with Protien on roll back for $2, perfect since I had a $2 coupon! I also snagged 3 free packs of Kotex by using 3 $1 off coupons.
I also stopped at McDonald's to redeem my coupon for a free mocha, no purchase necessary. I ordered at the drive through and said I had a coupon for a free one. There was a pause then the employee said the machine was broken, so I couldn't have my free mocha. Hmmm, is this suspecious to anyone or am I just paranoid??
My last stop was Walgreens where I got a Santa hat for $0.79 and the FAR Orajel Cold Sore medicine.
Showing posts with label Coupons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coupons. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Not feeling the love!
The other morning I made a mad dash into Wal-Mart for some stocking stuffers. I scoured the travel sized items and found as many coupons as I could that DID NOT state "excludes travel sizes" or whatever. So I loaded the items into my cart, including a single pack of Tide for $0.97 (perfect for our laundry mat using friend). I had a $1 off coupon that did not state any exclusions, it even went as far as to read "Good on any size". I approached the U-Scan and set to work scanning my goodies and my coupons. Everything was okay until I got to the tide coupon and it wouldn't scan. The employee came over and said "Oh, Coupons? Those cause so much trouble with these machines, you are supposed to go to a real cashier." I apologized and said that I wasn't aware of this "rule". She then made me go up to the station so she could finish the transaction, the whole while mumbling about the problems with coupons, etc. She scanned my Tide coupon and some message came up and she asked to see the product. I pulled out my single packet and she exclaimed "We do not accept coupons for travel sizes!!" I replied "The coupon does not state that, if it did I wouldn't be attempting to use it!" She kept carrying on about how dare I think I could use a coupon on a travel size, while I bit my tongue to avoid being sassy and showing her all the other travel sizes I used coupons for before she came to my aid.
I eventually told her that I wouldn't purchase the Tide and asked for my coupon back, paid and left. Hubby thinks I should have gotten the manager. What would you have done?
Last night we were at Meijer getting groceries. I was so pleased with the excellent Green Giant Veggie Steamers deal (on sale for $0.79, had a couple $.50 and $1 coupons). Well the veggies rang up at $2.19. I asked the cashier about that and he called back to someone to double check the price. He then told me "Only Meijer veggies are on sale for that price!" I told him I didn't want them and he continued checking me out. Then it came time to scan my coupons. When I handed them to him, he said "What a pile!" in a slightly disgusted tone before he set to work. Not one but TWO coupons didn't register on the screen so I had to point this out to him. Each time he said "I know, I know" but if he knew, how come he was going on the next coupon? One coupon was for a free bag of cat litter valued at $6.99, so it wasn't like a $0.20 but some serious money!
On our way out we grabbed a sales flier and there it was, the picture of Green Giant Veggies and the price $0.79. Tonight we go back (the store is in the town we work) with ad in hand and will purchase those veggies!
I eventually told her that I wouldn't purchase the Tide and asked for my coupon back, paid and left. Hubby thinks I should have gotten the manager. What would you have done?
Last night we were at Meijer getting groceries. I was so pleased with the excellent Green Giant Veggie Steamers deal (on sale for $0.79, had a couple $.50 and $1 coupons). Well the veggies rang up at $2.19. I asked the cashier about that and he called back to someone to double check the price. He then told me "Only Meijer veggies are on sale for that price!" I told him I didn't want them and he continued checking me out. Then it came time to scan my coupons. When I handed them to him, he said "What a pile!" in a slightly disgusted tone before he set to work. Not one but TWO coupons didn't register on the screen so I had to point this out to him. Each time he said "I know, I know" but if he knew, how come he was going on the next coupon? One coupon was for a free bag of cat litter valued at $6.99, so it wasn't like a $0.20 but some serious money!
On our way out we grabbed a sales flier and there it was, the picture of Green Giant Veggies and the price $0.79. Tonight we go back (the store is in the town we work) with ad in hand and will purchase those veggies!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Frugal Ways Spread
Hubby LOVES Arby's so to celebrate our last night of Dodge Ball, we decided to use some coupons that came in our paper and have Arby's for dinner. In bed last night, I reminded him that it was his responsibility to bring the coupons and if he didn't bring them we weren't going (half joking).
Well he forgot the coupons this morning but being the awesome wife I am, I said we could still go there for dinner, no biggie. He was pretty bummed that he forgot and said he felt bad that we'd spend more money then we would have if he had remember the coupons.
About an hour ago he called from work, he found some Arby's coupons on-line and printed them off, wasn't I really proud of him? Awww....of course I am and I'm also thrilled my money saving ways are rubbing off on him!
Well he forgot the coupons this morning but being the awesome wife I am, I said we could still go there for dinner, no biggie. He was pretty bummed that he forgot and said he felt bad that we'd spend more money then we would have if he had remember the coupons.
About an hour ago he called from work, he found some Arby's coupons on-line and printed them off, wasn't I really proud of him? Awww....of course I am and I'm also thrilled my money saving ways are rubbing off on him!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Coupons Heads Up!
Every Friday I eagerly check out Taylor Town Preview and see what coupons will be in the paper this weekend! (remember that coupons vary by region) I like knowing if its worth it to buy a paper and how many to buy, how long each coupon is good for, plus it gets me started thinking about upcoming meals and baking! It appears there will be 1 Smart Source Insert and 1 Valassic/Red Plum insert this weekend. Here are some of my favorite coupons from those inserts:
Smart Source
Cheerios Snack Mix, 4.5 oz.+, Check Mix or 100 Calorie Chex Mix .50 (1-3-09)
Duncan Hines Carrot Cake $1 (1-31-09) Perfect for a potluck!
Duncan Hines Cream Cheese Frostings .75/2 (1-31-09)
Frenchs French Fried Onions, any .50 (3-15-09) Yum...Green Bean Casserole
Hersheys Milk Chocolate Bar, w/ Almonds, or Special Dark B1G1F up to .79 (2-28-09) Chocolate coupons are perfect for stacking with Walgreens Easy Saver coupons and/or rebates!
Hersheys Miniatures, Kisses or Nuggets Special Dark Chocolates, 11 oz+ $1 (2-28-08)
Hormel Pepperoni Pack, any .55 (1-17-09)
Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, any .75 (1-4-09)
Kotex Pads, any $1 (1-4-09) I have a $1.50 Kotex Walgreens coupon, this should equal some freebies!
Kotex Security Tampons, any $1/2 (1-4-09)
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, any .25 (1-31-09) Pillsbury rolls, breads, etc help round out sparse dinners at our house
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough, any $1 on 2 (1-31-09)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, any .30/2 (1-31-09)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls, any .40/2 (1-31-09)
Reynolds Parchment Paper, any $1 (1-4-09)
Rold Gold Pretzel Waves, any 7 oz. $1 (12-31-08)
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Produce Saver, or Premier Container, any $1 (12-24-08)
Russell Stover Private Reserve, Internationale, etc, 3.95 to 4.95 oz. B1G1F DND (5-31-09)
Valassic/Red Plum
RED LOBSTER Dinner Entrees, any $4 on 2 and Lunch Entrees, any $3 on 2 (12-23-08) We use these on our date nights :)
Crisco Product, any .45 (1-31-09)
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, any .55 DND (1-31-09)
Hungry Jack Biscuits, any $1 on 2 DND (1-31-09)
Jif Peanut Butter, any .35 (12-31-08)
Keebler Ready Crust Pie Crust, any .25 (1-4-09) Crust and PB coupons? Better make PB Pie!
Kelloggs All-Bran Fiber Product, any $1 on 2 (1-4-09)
Kelloggs Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes, etc. Cereal 8 oz.+ $1 (12-21-08)
Kelloggs Pop-Tarts, any 8 ct.+ .55 (1-3-09) .10 each
Kelloggs Rice Krispies, Frosted Mini-Wheats, or Crispix Cereal, 10 oz.+ $1 (12-31-08)
Kelloggs Smart Start, Special K or All-Bran Cereal, 11.4 oz.+ $1 (12-21-08) Yay! $1 off Cereal!!
Martha White Baking Mixes, any .55/2 DND(1-31-09)
Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness Dry Cat Food, any $1 (1-3-09)
Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness Wet Cat Food Single Cup B1G1F up to .89 (1-3-09) Kitty's Holiday Dinner
Morton Natures Seasons Seasoning Blend, any .30 (1-31-09)
Morton or McCormick Season-All Seasoned Salt, any .30 (1-31-09)
New York Brand Frozen Garlic Bread Product, any .40 (2-9-09)
New York Brand Pizzeria Dip N Sticks, any .40 (2-9-09)
Pillsbury Brownie Mix or Frosting, any .75/2 DND (1-31-09)
Pillsbury Quick Bread Mix, any $1 on 3 DND (1-31-09)
Rimmel Mascara, any $1 (12-31-08)
Rimmel Product, any $1 (12-31-08)
Sister Schuberts Product, any .50 (2-9-09) Our favorite frozen rolls
Smuckers Jam, Jelly, Preserves or Fruit Spread, any .25 (1-31-09)
Smuckers Toppings, any $1 on 2 DND (1-31-09)
Vanity Fair Napkins, any .50 (12-28-08)
Vanity Fair Plates, any .50 (12-28-08)
HALLMARK $2 off $10 or more purchase and $5 off $25 or more purchase (11-16-08)
Head on over to Mommy Snacks! Andrea has a head start on CVS and Walgreens deals for next week! Hot Coupon World also has the preview of the Walgreens ad for next week!
Smart Source
Cheerios Snack Mix, 4.5 oz.+, Check Mix or 100 Calorie Chex Mix .50 (1-3-09)
Duncan Hines Carrot Cake $1 (1-31-09) Perfect for a potluck!
Duncan Hines Cream Cheese Frostings .75/2 (1-31-09)
Frenchs French Fried Onions, any .50 (3-15-09) Yum...Green Bean Casserole
Hersheys Milk Chocolate Bar, w/ Almonds, or Special Dark B1G1F up to .79 (2-28-09) Chocolate coupons are perfect for stacking with Walgreens Easy Saver coupons and/or rebates!
Hersheys Miniatures, Kisses or Nuggets Special Dark Chocolates, 11 oz+ $1 (2-28-08)
Hormel Pepperoni Pack, any .55 (1-17-09)
Kotex Lightdays Pantiliners, any .75 (1-4-09)
Kotex Pads, any $1 (1-4-09) I have a $1.50 Kotex Walgreens coupon, this should equal some freebies!
Kotex Security Tampons, any $1/2 (1-4-09)
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls, any .25 (1-31-09) Pillsbury rolls, breads, etc help round out sparse dinners at our house
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough, any $1 on 2 (1-31-09)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Grands Biscuits, any .30/2 (1-31-09)
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls, any .40/2 (1-31-09)
Reynolds Parchment Paper, any $1 (1-4-09)
Rold Gold Pretzel Waves, any 7 oz. $1 (12-31-08)
Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids, Produce Saver, or Premier Container, any $1 (12-24-08)
Russell Stover Private Reserve, Internationale, etc, 3.95 to 4.95 oz. B1G1F DND (5-31-09)
Valassic/Red Plum
RED LOBSTER Dinner Entrees, any $4 on 2 and Lunch Entrees, any $3 on 2 (12-23-08) We use these on our date nights :)
Crisco Product, any .45 (1-31-09)
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, any .55 DND (1-31-09)
Hungry Jack Biscuits, any $1 on 2 DND (1-31-09)
Jif Peanut Butter, any .35 (12-31-08)
Keebler Ready Crust Pie Crust, any .25 (1-4-09) Crust and PB coupons? Better make PB Pie!
Kelloggs All-Bran Fiber Product, any $1 on 2 (1-4-09)
Kelloggs Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes, etc. Cereal 8 oz.+ $1 (12-21-08)
Kelloggs Pop-Tarts, any 8 ct.+ .55 (1-3-09) .10 each
Kelloggs Rice Krispies, Frosted Mini-Wheats, or Crispix Cereal, 10 oz.+ $1 (12-31-08)
Kelloggs Smart Start, Special K or All-Bran Cereal, 11.4 oz.+ $1 (12-21-08) Yay! $1 off Cereal!!
Martha White Baking Mixes, any .55/2 DND(1-31-09)
Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness Dry Cat Food, any $1 (1-3-09)
Meow Mix Wholesome Goodness Wet Cat Food Single Cup B1G1F up to .89 (1-3-09) Kitty's Holiday Dinner
Morton Natures Seasons Seasoning Blend, any .30 (1-31-09)
Morton or McCormick Season-All Seasoned Salt, any .30 (1-31-09)
New York Brand Frozen Garlic Bread Product, any .40 (2-9-09)
New York Brand Pizzeria Dip N Sticks, any .40 (2-9-09)
Pillsbury Brownie Mix or Frosting, any .75/2 DND (1-31-09)
Pillsbury Quick Bread Mix, any $1 on 3 DND (1-31-09)
Rimmel Mascara, any $1 (12-31-08)
Rimmel Product, any $1 (12-31-08)
Sister Schuberts Product, any .50 (2-9-09) Our favorite frozen rolls
Smuckers Jam, Jelly, Preserves or Fruit Spread, any .25 (1-31-09)
Smuckers Toppings, any $1 on 2 DND (1-31-09)
Vanity Fair Napkins, any .50 (12-28-08)
Vanity Fair Plates, any .50 (12-28-08)
HALLMARK $2 off $10 or more purchase and $5 off $25 or more purchase (11-16-08)
Head on over to Mommy Snacks! Andrea has a head start on CVS and Walgreens deals for next week! Hot Coupon World also has the preview of the Walgreens ad for next week!
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