How You Can Be a Saving Shopper

Yard Sales, Yard Sales, and More Yard Sales

2009-06-05T12:36:00.001-04:00

I am an avid yard sale shopper. I love the great deals you can find. Since summer is coming, yard sales are rapidly increasing in frequency. I have a weekly classified newspaper and it was filled with yard sales this week.

When shopping at yard sales, I pretty much pickup anything I need that I can find at a great price. Yard sales are one of the best places to get cheap kids clothes and toys.

Over the next few days, I will share helpful yard sale tips. These tips will help ensure you get the best deals.

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Coupons.com Has Updated for June Coupons

2009-06-03T12:33:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite online coupon websites is Coupons.com. They have printable grocery coupons listed all month long, but they tend to update their coupons around the first of the month. I subscribe to their updates by email and new coupons have been released.

There are over one hundred coupons to print, but here are some of my favorite coupon offers.

Crystal Light – Save $1 on 1 Product
Philadelphia Cream Cheese – Save $1 on 2
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Cookies – Save $1 on 2
Betty Crocker Frosting – Save .50 Cents on 1
Lucky Charms Cereal – Save .50 Cents on 1
Kraft Bagel-Fuls – Save $1 on 1
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad – Save .40 Cents on 1
Wisk Laundry Detergent – Save $1 on 1 32-Ounce or Larger
Listerine Mouthwash for Kids – Save $1 on 1

Box Tops for Education: Are You Saving Your Labels?

2009-06-01T22:29:00.001-04:00

I know I have said this before and I will probably say it again, but there is a program known as Box Tops for Education. On certain products, you will find labels / coupons that say “Box Tops for Education.”

Although they may mean nothing to do as an individual, they mean a lot to your local elementary school. Most elementary schools in the United States participate in the Box Tops for Education program. Each label is worth .10 cents to them. This may not seem like a lot, but if every parent or community member gives their local school these labels, they can turn into a lot of money. This year, my local school raised over $2,000. They actually get that money and can use it to make school related purchases, like computers, books, art supplies, and more.

Since my daughter is in prek at our local elementary school, I just bring in a few Box Tops at a time and drop them off at the school. If you aren’t a parent, but want to help your local elementary school, call the school. You can arrange a time to drop off your labels, they will greatly appreciate it.

Aside from helping my local elementary school, what I like next best about the Box Tops for Education program is the wide range of products these coupons are found on. They are all products we use. These just a few of the items we buy with Box Tops labels:

Juicy Juice
Hamburger and Tuna Helper
Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
Betty Crocker Frosting
Hershey’s Brownie Mix
Most General Mills Cereals
Select Hefty Trash Bags
Select Ziploc Bags

You can find the full list of participating products here.

Maximize Your Coupon Use with Taylor Town Preview

2009-05-29T12:25:00.000-04:00

Do you use coupons? I do. I love coupons. I have saved a lot of money over the past year using them. I get coupons from online coupon websites and my weekend newspaper inserts.

If you do the same, I recommended checking out a website called Taylor Town Preview. They have many features, but look in the middle column for the “Preview Pages,” heading. There, you will find various dates. Click on the most recent and you will get a list of the coupons found in the weekend newspaper inserts. I have found this website to be very accurate.

I always check the website on Friday because one of my Friday newspapers has the same coupon inserts as the Sunday newspaper and it only costs .50 cents. If I see a lot of good coupons listed, I will buy two or three newspapers.

So, if you haven’t already, visit the Taylor Town Preview website. Look at their coupon preview section to see what is available. If there aren’t any coupons I can use, I don’t buy a newspaper that week. If there are lots of good grocery coupons, I usually buy multiple papers.

Save Money Shopping: What Can You Find at the Dollar Tree?

2009-05-26T13:17:00.001-04:00

I am a big fan of dollar stores. One of my first jobs was at a local dollar food store, where I later became the assistant manager. If it wasn’t for my job, I don’t know if I would have realized all the great items that dollar stores have. My favorite dollar store is the Dollar Tree. Luckily, they have stores all across the country.

You can find just about anything you need at the Dollar Tree, but here are some great products I found within the past few months. All items were $1 or less each.

Birthday Cards (Usually .50 Cents Each)
Large Size Gift Bags
Preschool Workbooks
Sandbox Tops
Bubbles
Yummy Snacks (Cookies, Crackers & More)
Picture Frames
Cleaning Supplies (I Love The Works Brand)
Medicine (I Actually Found the Thin Strips for TheraFlu)

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Cottonelle Toilet Paper Coupons – 2 Coupons & Save Up To $1

2009-05-24T10:53:00.004-04:00

Click Here for Moneysaving Cottonelle Toilet Paper Coupons

As of May 24, 2009, there were two Cottonelle coupons available to print. They include:

Save .50 Cents on Cottonelle Toilet Paper Coupon
Save .50 Cents on Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes Coupon

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Boost Kid Essentials Immunity Protection Drink Coupon – Save $5

2009-05-24T10:52:00.002-04:00

Click Here for $5 Off Boost Kid Essentials Immunity Protection Drink Coupon

According to their website, the Boost Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink is designed for kids ages 1 to 13. There are 25 vitamins and minerals, muscle building protein, and it is a good source of antioxidants. It also has immunity supporting probiotics.

Save on Groceries: Don’t Let Stocking Up Cost You Money

2009-05-23T18:19:00.002-04:00

I have recently changed my shopping habits, as I was an avid once-a-month grocery shopper. Overtime, I started to realize all the food I had acquired and not yet used. In fact, I was devastated to learn that some items in my cupboard had expired.

I am a firm believer in stocking up when you have coupons and find good sales. I usually start out small and buy two or three packages of something. This is good, but it is important to remember what you have. In the back of my cupboard, I found 5 packages of Hamburger Helper (lol in addition to the 4 in the front). Unfortunately, 3 of those packages expired months earlier. I had to throw them away and felt like I was tossing money in the garbage.

If you want to stock-up on groceries to save money, keep a close eye on expiration dates. Every couple of months, I recommend pulling all food out of your cupboards to check expiration dates. Toss expired food and place items with upcoming expiration dates in the front so that you will remember to use them soon. This way, stocking up saves you money like it was intended to do.

Deals I Found This Week: Price Chopper, Tops, Walgreen’s & Wal-Mart

2009-05-21T17:55:00.004-04:00

I am normally a once-a-month grocery shopper. However, last week I came across the many coupons Kraft had posted on their website and on Coupons.com (as of May 19, 2009 many of these coupons are still listed). Most had a $1 value, meaning great savings. Combined with good sales, I was able to get quite a few good deals.

Wal-Mart on Tuesday May 19, 2009

On Coupons.com and KraftFoods.com, I was able to print two coupons for $1 off 1 box of Velveeta Shells and Cheese. On TryV8.com, I was able to print a coupon for $2 off one bottle of V-8 Fusion Passionfruit Tangerine or Goji Raspberry.

What I Bought:

2 Velveeta Shells and Cheese Boxes ($1.50 regular price with 2 $1 coupons)
PAID: .50 cents each

1 Bottle of V-8 Fusion Passionfruit Tangerine ($2.98 regular price with $2 coupon)
PAID: .98 cents

Walgreen’s on Tuesday May 19, 2009

On Coupons.com, I was able to print a coupon for $1 off a package of Oscar Myer Hot Dogs. Unfourtently this coupon isn’t available anymore. Walgreen’s had the same hot dogs on sale for Buy One Get One Free at $2.99.

There is a coupon in this week’s Walgreen’s flyer for 4 packages of Royal gelatin for $1.

What I Bought:

3 Packages of Royal Pudding for $1. This is Walgreen’s normal price, but still a great deal!

4 Packages of Royal Gelatin (.69 cents each regular price with 4 for a $1 Walgreen’s coupon)
PAID: .25 cents each

2 Packages of Oscar Myer Wieners ($2.99 each regular price, BOGOF from Walgreen’s & $1 coupon)
PAID: $1.99 for 2

Tops Markets on May 19, 2009

This is my local grocery store; it is in some parts of New York and Pennsylvania.

On the Coupons.com website, I printed coupons for $1 off 100 Calorie Snack Packs, $1 off 2 Cool Whip Tubs, $1 off Kraft Mayonnaise, $1 off Kraft Dressing, $1 off 2 Packages of Kraft Singles Cheese, and $1 off 1 Frosted Flakes Box.

At Tops this week, each of these items were on sale.

What I Bought:

2 boxes of 100 Calorie Snack Packs ($3.19 regular price, $2 sale price & $1 coupon)
PAID: $3 for 2 boxes (or $1.50 each)

1 box of Frosted Flakes ($3.89 regular price, $1.99 sale price & 1 coupon)
PAID: .99 cents

2 Cool Whip Tubs ($1.89 regular price, $1 sale price, and $1 coupon)
PAID: $1 for 2 (or .50 cents each)

2 packages of Kraft Singles Cheese ($3.79 each, BOGOF sale, $1 coupon)
PAID: $2.79 for 2

2 Kraft Mayoniosie Tubs ($4.99 regular price, BOGOF sale, $1 coupon)
PAID: $3.99 for 2

Kraft French Salad Dressing ($3.40 regular price, $1.67 sale price, $1 off coupon)
PAID: .67 cents

Price Chopper on May 19, 2009

Price Chopper is another local grocery store. They have stores throughout the Northeast. I also believe there are some stores in the Midwest, but they tend to run different sales.

I printed coupons from Coupons.com and KraftFoods.com for $1 off Kraft Bagelfuls, $1 off 2 Philly Cream Cheese Bricks, $1 off Wheat Thins, and $1 off 100 Calorie Snack Packs. All items were on sale at Price Chopper.

What I Bought:

1 box of 100 Calorie Snack Packs ($3.19 regular price, $2 sale price, $1 off coupon)
PAID: $1

2 Packages of Kraft Bagelfuls ($2.89 each regular price, $1.99 each sale price, 2 $1 coupons)
PAID: .99 cents each (or $1.98 for 2)

2 Philly Cream Cheese Brinks ($2.29 each regular price, $.99 cents each sale price, $1 coupon)
PAID: .98 cents for 2

Not counting the sale prices, I saved $13.69 cents by using coupons today! Not too bad considering my total for the day at all stores was only $25.72.

How to Find Printable Organic Food Coupons

2009-03-14T21:55:00.003-04:00

Do you want to eat healthy, but does the cost of organic foods make you cringe? If so, you can use moneysaving grocery coupons to reduce their costs. You may be surprised how many organic food makers have printable coupons right on their websites! I have done most of the work for you and compiled a small list of organic food coupons.

Note: I am providing a sample list of the coupons currently available as of March 14, 2009. These coupons and their value may change.

Country Choice Organic Foods – Signup to Get Moneysaving Coupons Throughout the Year!

Horizon Organic – Coupons Available for Single Serve and Milk Plus DHA

Imagine Organic – Save $1.50 on 2 Soups or Broths

Ian’s Alphatots (Potato Fries) – Save $1

R.W. Knudsen Family Juices – Save Up to $3
Note: There are 3 coupons listed. Right now, they include:

Save $1 on 32 Ounce Just Juice
Save $1 on 32 Ounce Recharge
Save $1 on 8-Pack Sensible Sippers

Organic Valley Foods – Save Up to $7
Note: There are multiple coupons to choose from. Right now, they include:

Organic Valley Soy Milk 64 Ounce – Save $1
Organic Valley Half or Gallon of Milk – Save $1
Organic Valley Half Gallon Lactose Free Milk – Save $1
Organic Valley Single Serve 4-Pack Milk – Save $1
Organic Valley 4, 6, or 8 Ounce Cheese – Save $1
Organic Valley 8 or 16 Ounce Butter – Save $1
Organic Valley Cottage Cheese – Save $1

Santa Cruz Organic 3-Pack Juice Boxes – Save .50 Cents

Santa Cruz Organic Peanut Butter – Save .75 Cents

Seeds of Change Pasta Sauce – Save $1

Stonyfield Half Gallon Organic Milk– Save .50 Cents

Stonyfield Organic Yogurt – Save Up to $4
Note: There are MANY coupons to choose from. Right now, they include:

Save .50 Cents on 32 Ounce Stonyfield Organic Yogurt
Save .50 Cents on 1 Stonyfield Organic Fat Free Probiotic Multipack
Save .50 Cents on 16 Ounce Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt
Save .50 Cents on YoBaby Organic Yogurt Multipack
Save .50 Cents on YoBaby Organic Drinkable Yogurt
Save .50 Cents on YoKids Organic Squeezers
Save .50 Cents on Stonyfield Organic Yogurt Smoothie Multipack
Save .50 Cents on Stonyfield Organic Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

Various Organic Food Coupons – Save Lots of Money!
Note: This is like an online coupon website for organic foods. The coupons are likely to change, but this is a sample of what is available now:

Save .75 Cents on 32 Ounce Recharge All Natural Thrist
Save .75 Cents on Any Santa Cruz Organic Product
Save $1.50 on 2 Ethnic Gourmet Frozen Entrees
Buy 3 Attune Probiotic Bars & Get 1 FREE
Save $1 on Fiji Water Multi-Pack

Sandwich Meat for Sale: A Moneysaving Tip

2009-03-05T10:44:00.000-05:00

We buy sandwich meat, but only when it is on sale. I have my favorite grocery store that I always shop at. A few weeks ago, I was visiting my grandma and decided to stop at her nearby grocery store. It was one of those Shur Shine grocery stores that is locally owned and operated. I saw a sales flier at my grandma’s house and decided to stop because the sandwich meat was on sale or so I thought.

My favorite grocery store, as well as another I frequent, always lists sale prices of sandwich meat by the pound. In fact, until this day, I had only seen it that way. So, imagine my surprise when my pound of turkey cost just over $8. A closer look at the sign and the sales flier showed that the sale price was not for a pound of sandwich meat, but rather half a pound. This is more than the regular price at my traditional grocery stores.

Moral of the story: When looking to buy sandwich meat on sale, make sure you really are getting a good deal. And, when shopping at a new grocery store, don’t assume the pricing practices are all the same.

HUGE Grocery Coupon List

2009-03-03T12:05:00.067-05:00

Coupon Organization: How

2009-02-16T13:25:00.000-05:00

In my last post, I talked about the importance of organizing your coupons. Organization ensures you bring your coupons to the store, use them, and get through the line quicker. But how should you do it? Luckily, you have many options.

Use Envelopes

I use envelopes two different ways.

First, I use them to store the coupons. After clipping coupons or printing them, I automatically put them in a big envelope filled with coupons. Before a shopping trip, I go through my coupon stash and pull out the coupons I want to use.

Then, I use envelopes when I go to multiple stores. For example, I usually shop at Wal-Mart and a local grocery store Tops. Each store has its own envelope.

Use Coupon Organizers

As previously stated, I use envelopes when shopping at multiple stores. I prefer my coupon organizer when only shopping at one. My coupons are organized by category, such as frozen foods, health and beauty, and so forth. This makes it easier to pull the coupons aside when I put the items in my cart. I just move them to the back of my coupon organizer.

You can also use coupon organizers when shopping at multiple stores. However, instead of using category tabs, I recommend using store names.

Coupon Organization: Why?

2009-02-15T23:24:00.000-05:00

If you are looking to save money on groceries, you likely use coupons or want to. If so, do you take the time to organize those coupons? If not, you should start.

Speaking from personal experience, unorganized coupons are a pain. Before I organized my coupons, I was in line longer, I left certain coupons at home, and I forget to hand coupons to the cashier. So, even though I was clipping coupons, I was wasting money.

Save Money on Meat: Recap

2009-02-06T09:43:00.001-05:00

The other day, I highlighted many ways that you can save money on meat at the grocery store to reduce your shopping bill. I covered each of these helpful tips in different sections. I decided to also do a little recap with all the tips here.

So, how can you save money on meat?

* Reduce Your Consumption
* Stock Up and Freeze Meat When On Sale
* Avoid Serviced Meat Sections (Usually More Money)
* Avoid Precut and Marinated Meats (Do It Yourself)
* Look for Sales on Older, But Still Fresh Meats

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Join the Cold Stone Creamery Birthday Club

2009-02-06T09:29:00.001-05:00

If you enjoy the yummy ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery, have you joined their free birthday club? If not you should. And, you can do so using the link below.

According to their website, joining the website gets you a free creation on your birthday. You can also get information on other promotions and special offers, as well as Cold Stone Creamery coupons.

Click HERE to Join the Cold Stone Creamery Birthday Club

Save Money on Eating Out: Signup for Special eMail Offers from Papa John’s

2009-02-05T21:00:00.001-05:00

I love ordering a pizza. Pizza is tasty and perfect for when you don’t want to cook. Unfortunately, it can get expensive. If you like eating Papa John’s pizza, but want to save money, you can and should signup for special email offers. You can do so by clicking on the link below.

According to their website, you get special email deals, which may include Papa John’s coupon codes and more. You can use any special Papa John’s promotion codes to order your pizza online.

Click HERE for Papa John’s Email Specials

Save Money Eating Out: Print a Coupon for Hardee’s

2009-02-05T20:50:00.003-05:00

If you like eating at Hardee’s for fast food, but want to save money too, checkout their website. On that website, which you can access by clicking the link below, you will find a coupon.

Right now, you can save $1 off a Chicken Parmesan Combo. Their website has a coupon section, so even after this offer expires they are likely to have another. You can print the coupon.

Click HERE to See and Print the Hardee’s Fast Food Coupon!

Save Money Eating Out: Printable KFC Coupons

2009-02-05T20:50:00.001-05:00

Do you enjoy eating at KFC? They have quick, cheap, and tasty food. If you want to save even more money when eating out, you can do so by clicking on the link below. KFC regularly posts printable coupons on their website. You can use these fast food coupons to lower the cost of an already cheap meal.

Click HERE to Access Printable KFC Coupons!

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery: Birthday Club for Kids and eClub for Adults

2009-02-05T13:02:00.000-05:00

Do you enjoy eating at a Perkins Bakery and Restaurant? If so, do you also want to save money when eating out? If so, then head to the Perkins website (which you can do by clicking on the link below). There, you will find a free birthday club for kids and an eClub for adults.

According to their website, the kids club gets your child a free kids meal during their birthday week and access to website games. As for the eClub for adults, this Perkins Bakery and Restaurant program gives you special email offers on your birthday and anniversary.

Click HERE to Join the Perkins Birthday Club for Kids!

Click HERE to Join the Perkins eClub for Adults!

Save Money Eating Out: Signup for the Boston Market VIP Club

2009-02-05T12:47:00.000-05:00

If you enjoy eating at Boston Market Restaurants, you should become a member of their VIP Club. Click on the link below to signup and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the signup form.

According to the Boston Market website, you get a $3 Boston Market coupon for signing up. You will also be the first to hear about the latest Boston Market news, get special offers, a special treat on your birthday, and more.

Click HERE to signup for the Boston Market VIP Club

Save Money on Groceries: Printable Coupon for Knorr Sides Plus Veggies

2009-02-01T22:44:00.001-05:00

Note: This coupon is no longer available online. Although it is not the same as a moneysaving food coupon, you can signup for updates from Knorr. Their website states you may get samples, special offers, and more.

Click Here to Signup with Knorr

Since a printable food coupon was offered before, you may want to monitor their website to see if another appears. If one does, I will provide a new link.

I love the Lipton Knorr Side Dishes. They are easy to make and tasty. I have only tried the side dishes plus veggies once, but they were good. If you would like to try one of these products or just save money on your next purchase, you can now do so by visiting the Knorr website (by clicking the link below).

There, you will find on the left-hand side, a printable Knorr Sides coupon. This coupon is for .60 cents off one pouch. After clicking on the coupon image, your coupon will begin to print immediately.

Click HERE to Save .60 Cents on 1 Knorr Sides Plus Veggies Pouch!

Note: I found this coupon online on February 1, 2009. The coupon can be pulled from the Knorr website at anytime, so get it while you can.

Save Money on Groceries: Save $1 on Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise

2009-02-01T22:31:00.002-05:00

Note: This Hellmann’s coupon is no longer valid. You can still use the link below to register with Hellmann’s. According to their website, you may get samples, product information, and special offers.

Personally, I don’t mind buying some store brand products. I like the money that I can save. However, there is one product that I must have the brand name. That product is mayonnaise and my favorite is Hellmann’s mayo. Luckily, it is usually easy to find coupons. They occasionally show up in weekend newspaper inserts, now you can print a coupon from the Hellmann’s website.

By clicking on the link below, you will be directed to the Hellmann’s mayonnaise website. The coupon link appears in the bottom right-hand corner. You will need to answer a few quick questions and then you can print your $1 Hellmann’s mayonnaise coupon.

Click HERE to get a $1 Hellmann’s Mayo Coupon!

Note: This coupon was found online on February 1, 2009. Its availability can change at anytime.

Save Money on Groceries: Printable Coupon for Boston Market Frozen

2009-02-01T22:30:00.002-05:00

Update: As of May 23, 3009, this coupon was still available.

If you like Boston Market meals and want to enjoy these meals in your home, you can do so with their frozen products. Right now, you can save money with a downloadable coupon, also known as printable coupons. Click on the link below to get your coupon.

Save $1 on Any 3 Boston Market Frozen Home Style Meals!

Note: This Boston Market coupon was found online on February 1, 2009. Its value and its availability is subject to change.

Save Money on Groceries: $2 Coupon for Any St. Ives Product

2009-02-01T22:24:00.002-05:00

UPDATE: This St. Ives coupon is no longer valid. Although it is not the same as a coupon, you can register with St. Ives to receive product information, special offers, and more. If a new coupon appears on their website, I will provide a link.

Click Here to Register with St. Ives

If you caught any of my previous posts, I love lotion. I have dry skin, so use it a lot. I have tried many lotions over the years and my favorite, hands down, is St. Ives. Right now, they have a $2 printable coupon on the St. Ives website.

I just printed my coupon. The expiration date on the coupon is March 3, 2009. You can get your coupon by clicking on the link below. I intend to use my coupon for lotion, but the coupon is good for any St. Ives product (excluding the trail sizes).

Click Here to Save $2 on Any St. Ives Product!

The coupon appears in the bottom right-hand corner.

Note: I found this coupon on the St. Ives website on February 1, 2009. Its availability and value can change at anytime.