March 2011

A Name For Male Couponista’s!

by cindy on March 31, 2011

I wanted to share this comment I just got from Tim.

“Cindy,

Thanks to your website, I have become a male couponista! (not really sure what the word is for a male couponista)

The vast majority of people using coupons seem to be women.  I think this is just wrong. :)   We guys have the right to save money as well. :)

I used to use a couple of coupons a months.  Now I use coupons EVERYWHERE!    Last night I shopped at the local Walmart and they had to call a manager because I had “too many” coupons.  In reality, I only had 52 coupons, ranging from $2-off to free item coupons, including many overages.

The manager seemed amused that a guy would use so many coupons., but she told the cashier to go ahead to scan all of my coupons.  My total was around $182.  After coupons, I only paid $27 + tax.    My personal best so far.(considering I’ve only gotten into couponing for about a month)

Anyway… thanks again for your website. It’s helped me a lot. :)

Tim”

Tim, I do have a name more fitting for male couponista’s.  Here it is ……………….. I call male couponers “Couponator’s” .  :) Great job shopping.

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Target: Free Purex Complete Crystals Softener!

by cindy on March 31, 2011

A big thanks to James for sending me this great deal to share.

Purex Complete Crystals Softener $2.99
$2/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener 3/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
stack with $1/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener TARGET 3/28/2011 Target.com (exp 4/30/2011)
=Free!

(Thanks, James!)

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Hot Printable Coupon Round-Up

by cindy on March 31, 2011

Here are some of newest coupons added to the Coupon Database. Be sure to print the ones you want before they are gone.

$3.50/1 Huggies Diapers
$1/2 Sunshine Cheezit Baked Snack Crackers (IE) Printable (FF)
$0.75/6 Gerber Nature Select 3rd Foods Purees (IE) Printable (FF)
$0.75/1 Ritz Crackerfuls Product
$4/2 DiGiorno Products
$0.50/1 New York Brand Frozen Product
$1/2 Hostess Snack Cakes (IE) Printable (FF)
$1/1 Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Fillets/Strips
$1/1 Tyson Any’tizers Snacks
$1/1 Tyson Mini Chicken Sandwiches
$1/1 Tyson Chicken Nuggets
$1/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars
$0.75/1 General Mills Fiber One Cereal
$0.50/1 Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipacks
$1/1 Snapple Tea or Juice Drink (IE) Printable (FF)

Be sure to check out these printable coupon sites for even more great coupons. Printing coupon for products you use is just like printing money. :)

coupons.com

Red Plum

Smartsource

Coupon Network

Need to find a coupon for an item on your grocery list? Be sure to check out my Coupon Database here.

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Thinking Ahead For Next Weeks Meals!

by cindy on March 31, 2011

I wanted to give you a heads up on some Meat deals I am buying this week to use in next weeks meal plan. You may want to put them on your list. :)

Meijer sale week of March 27th:

Johnsonville Bratwurst, Links, or Italian Pork Sausage $3.50
$0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked Turkey Sausage 1/2/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/2/2011)
$1/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage
$0.55/1 Johnsonville Italian Sausage
= $2.50

*One package will be enough meat for both meals for my family.

Buy (2) Hormel Natural Choice Lunchmeat @ $2.50 each
$0.75/2 Hormel Natural Choice Meats Meijer MealBox (exp 4/22/2011)
stack with (2) $.50/1 printable here (double to $1 off) – $2
= $1.13 each

*Some of the meat will be used for the pizza and the rest for lunch-meat sandwiches.

Meal Ideas:

Ham & Italian Sausage BBQ Pizza

Pasta with Italian sausage

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Learn To Be A Couponista!

by cindy on March 31, 2011

With gas prices on the rise and so many people wanting to cut monthly expenses, I have been getting lots of emails from people wanting to learn how to coupon like a pro. I decided I should re-post all my coupon 101 posts.

I’ve compiled a list of things I have blogged about to help everyone who has taken one of my classes, is about to take my class, or is new to couponing. If you have some time I would suggest that you spend some time reading and watching my videos. This will help you to get a grasp of what I talk about in my classes and help you to put it all together. I throw so much at you in a short amount of time that it can seem overwhelming. In order for you to save big, you will need to do some homework. Anyone can coupon like a pro, it just takes a little bit of effort. :)

I am booking classes now for Summer. If you would like to hold a Coupon 101 class, click here for more information.

If you would like a sneaky peek into my coupon classes click here.

Click on post title to learn more about the topic:

Learn the lingo/Abbreviations

How to use the Coupon Database

How to Print Meijer Mealbox Coupons

How to work Catalina Deals (Note: These deals are no longer available this is just to give you the idea.)

Help My Catalina Did Not Print

Double Coupon 101

Trouble Printing Coupons

Take advantage of price matching policy’s

Buying Coupons?

Rainchecks

Transfer Prescriptions

Save Your Sunday Coupon Inserts

What are eCoupons?

My Coupon Binder

My Shopping Trip: Putting it all Together

Coupon Resources

Please Don’t Make Copies Of Printable Coupons!

Never Miss a Deal Save Your Inserts Vlog.

My Coupon Binder

Get Those Coupons Organized: Tools Of The Trade

My Secret Confession and Freebie Tips!

Is The Bigger Size a Better Deal?

Taking Advantage of Store Meat Specials

Stock Piling

A Look Inside My Pantry

Doing The Math

CVS 101

Store Coupon Policy’s:

Kroger

Meijer

Target

Walmart

CVS

Walgreens

My Frugal Bulk cooking and recipes ideas:

Frugal Bulk Cooking

Chicken Taco Meat

Mini Pizza Muffins

Make Your Own Bread

How to Save On Meat

Recipes

Homemade Laundry Detergent

I would love to hear how some of you are doing with your couponista and frugal life style. You could help inspire others who are new to this or may need some encouragement with your testimonial.

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