So who's up for a challenge?

So I know I haven't had the chance to update the blog recently with wedding season here and sports my life is no longer my own.

I hope that you have taken the time to join some of the blogs that I previously posted about as this is where I get alot of my deal info!!

So you may have seen on facebook a few of the sites I use to make some extra money from home....you will not become a millionaire or anything but I can tell you 2 yrs ago I paid for almost all of my Christmas shopping with gift cards earned with these sites

So here is my challenge:

using SWAG BUCKS how many of us can acquire enough swagbucks to redeem for Gift Cards to pay for the entire cost of Thanksgiving Dinner 2010?
I seen this similar challenge on another blog and I know some of you are really trying to learn to save and cut corners

you can sign up for Swagbucks here http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/surveymissmac

I have used this and redeemed from it in the past, so I know it works!!!

Using Mypoints who can acquire the most $$ in Gift Cards to help cover there 2010 Christmas Shopping?

you can sign up for Mypoints here https://www.mypoints.com/emp/u/signup.do?afsrc=1&src=FB_CONNECT&src=REF_CODE_NULL&src=PG_FAF_EDIT

P.S. I only currently have 256 Swagbucks and 20 Mypoints so I am not way ahead of the game!!!

Good Luck
Mis

Where to find coupons?

So this has been a burning question......

First off know that coupon inserts are found in your weekly papers, for me locally in the Sunday Journal (that sells for $3.00 each week) and in the Pawtucket Times Saturday edition (which is .50 a paper) I myself invest in 10 papers from the Times on Saturdays = $5.00 a week
I buy 10 because I have a Household of 6.

Each week generally when your sale flyers come in the mail you get a coupon insert RED PLUM, these Red Plums are few and far between because you only get one per week and sometimes they have really good coupons, I luckily have some family and friends that don't use them and save them for me.

A while back I made a list of products I use often Ex: General Mills, Post, Scott, Dial etc.
By taking the time to go to the manufacturers website and signing up allows for you to print coupons directly from there site when they are available, I also receive coupons in the mail from many of them.

Here is also a list of coupon printing sites:
www.coupons.com
www.redplum.com
www.bricks.com

Here are my 2 favorite BLOGS for deals...

www.dealseekingmom.com
www.moneysavingmom.com


Let's talk FACEBOOK

Facebook has actually been a awesome place to get coupons:

First be sure to become a fan of both of the above BLOGS thru facebook, this way you are getting there deals feeds right on your wall.

You would also be shocked to see the amount of manufacturers that have facebook pages : Nabisco, SunChips, Mr. Peanut etc as a result to become fans on these pages as well, I have received tons of coupons for FREE items, as well as B1G1 coupons and regular coupons.
If you take a look at my friends list it will give you an idea of what manufacturers to look for.

Lastly, make sure that you have loyalty cards....Stop & Shop, CVS etc these are also great ways to get coupons.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or share your favorite deal site with me...

Melissa

Stop & Shop

So I just came from a great trip to Stop & Shop

Although it took only 15 mintues to shop it did take me 45 minutes to cash out...:(

Here is some of what I got:

Capri Sun Sunrise - $2.69 - $1.00 off = 1.69
Boneless chicken on sale B1G1 Free

Select General Mills Cereals buy 6 Save $10 Instantly

Google Big G Cereals and look for coupons for .75 off Kix. & .55 off Cheerios these DOUBLE
this can equal out to less than $4.00 for 6 boxes of Cereal

Poland Springs (Thanks Cindy)
These are 3/$10 for the 24 packs buy 3 for $10 and the 4th rings up 3.99 get a $5.00 off your next order at checkout

Lunchable Subs 10/$10 use $1.00 off from coupon insert 2 weeks ago = FREE

7UP on sale 10/$10 - I used a printable coupon that is no longer available for print :(=FREE

Hershey's Bliss Bars - on sale buy 2 get one FREE - used the .55 off from this weeks Coupons = FREE

Let this be a lesson to cut and organize all your coupons, you never know when something will be on sale and you can stock up

This was my second trip this week and I am sure I will go at least one more time before the sale ends

The 7up will come in handy for all those summer cookouts!!

Melissa

Coupon Lingo

Here is a bit of the Language used in couponing

Coupon lingo:

$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.2/$1, 3/$2: Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc
.B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free
Blinkies: Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Cat: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
DND: Do not double
ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
FAR: Free after rebate
IPQ: Internet printable coupon
IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens' store coupons found in ads and ESR booklet
MFR: Manufacturer
MIR: Mail-in rebate
OYNO: On your next order
OOP: Out of pocket
Peelie: Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
PSA: Prices starting at
RRs: Register Rewards, Walgreens' Catalina coupons
SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
UPC: Universal product code, bar code
WT: Wine tag, no alcohol purchase necessary to use these coupons
WYB: When you buy
YMMV: Your mileage (or manager) may vary, meaning some stores might give you a deal but others might not

I'm sure there are more...

Melissa

Welcome!

OK due to popular demand and requests for coupon class

I have decided maybe it's best to start blogging again...about my coupon endeavors....

Become a Follower and we will attempt to do this virtually for now.....

Stay tuned for tomorrow's first post....

Melissa

New Deals Week of 4/1/2009

Free Gerber baby food and $5 off Nestle Good Start formula

http://www.gerber.com/Pledge/

I was able to to create a pledge and print a $5.00 off Good Start Formula & a $3.00 off Gerber baby Food Coupon



Target

Renu Multiplus Contact Solution (trial size)--$0.99

http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=14510&zid=wu83&nid=10&bid=alk090331050338ipoxrwec

Free after coupon

Shout Wipes (trial size)--$0.97

http://www.shoutitout.com/coupon/07-06-shout/?hs225=coupon&hs227=pfe200706

Free after coupon

Pledge Aerosol Furniture Polish or Multi-Surface--$2.50 to $2.74

http://www.pledge.com/savings/2009-1/?sid=savings&cid=wmoffer_200901

Free after coupon

Dole Salad (6 oz.)--$1.19

http://www.organicgrocerydeals.com/forums/view.php?pg=coupon_generator

.19 after target coupon



More to come......

Walgreens 2/8 - 2/14

Here is my plan for Walgreens

Transaction #1 & 2
Gillette Fusion Power Razor (make sure to get the 1 with 2 extra blades) $8.99

Use $4.00 MQ = 4.99

Get $6.00 Register Rewards

Do above deal twice in seperate transactions ( My husband loves these, and its cheaper to get the razor deals then buy the cartridges)


Transaction #3

In ad coupon for Scott TP 6.99

Use $6.00 in Reg Rewards from Transaction #1 total = .99 for 12 pack of TP

Transaction # 4

Pepsi 3 12 packs for 10.92 + get a free 12 pack of Pepsi Max

Use 3 $1.00 Pepsi Printables ( I have these if you can't find them)

Total = 6.92 - 6.00 in Reg Rewards = .92 for 4 12 packs!!!!!

Schick Disposable Razors 4.99

Use $2.00 off in Easy Saver Catalog
Use $2.00 MQ

= .99 a pack