Friday, June 29, 2012

~ Albertsons 6/27- 7/3 ~

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

~ Safeway 6/27-7/3 ~

Sweet Corn  6/$1 

Sweet Red Cherries on sale $1.99/lb  Fri thru Mon only

Lucerne Natural Slices   $1.99  limit 4  Fri thru Mon only
Use $2/$10 Lucerne Products

Lucerne Milk   64 oz.  $0.99  limit 3
Use in ad or e-coupon

Nature Sweet Cherub Tomatoes 10.5 oz B1G1 Free

Strawberries 1 lb $1.99 Friday only

Popsicle or Yosicle Novelties  $2.49
Use $1/1 Yosicle
Final=$1.49

Oscar Mayer Meat Franks  $1.49
Use $1/1 Oscar Mayer Selects
Final=$.49

Nabisco Snack Crackers or Toasted Chips  $1.88
Buy 2
Use $1/2 on any 2 NABISCO Cookies or Crackers
Final=$1.38 each

Post Honey Bunches of Oats  $1.88
Use $1/1 honey bunches of oats
Final=$.88

Snapple 6-pack  $4.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 6/20 SS
Final=$3.99

Nabicso Ritz or Chips Ahoy  $2.50
Buy 2
Use $1/2 on any 2 NABISCO Cookies or Crackers
Final=$1.75 each

Capri Sun (10 pack) $1.99
Buy 3
Use $.75/3 coupon from 5/6 SS insert
Final=$1.74 each

Hershey’s Single Bars  B2G2 2/$.99
Buy 4
Use BOGO Hershey’s Air Delight & Hershey’s Milk Chocolate coupon from 5/20 SS
Final=$.25 each

Pure Protein Bars $0.99
Use $1/1 Pure Protein Product
Or $1.60/4 Pure Protein Bars
Final =FREE


Oscar Mayer Bacon $2.99 with loadable coupon
Buy 2
Use $1/2 coupon from 5/6 SS
Final=$2.49

Tillamook Medium Cheese  $4.99 limit 1

Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbeque Sauce  on sale $.88  limit 3
Buy 4
Use $1/4 coupon from 5/20 SS
About $.75 each after coupon (price of 4th bottle unknown)

Always Pantiliners $0.99
Use $0.50/1 Always Pantiliners  P&G 06/03/12
Final=$0.49 or FREE with a doubler

Dial Liquid Soap  $0.99
Use $0.35/1 Dial Bar Pack or Liquid Hand Soap  RP 06/17/12
Final=$0.64

Ore-Ida Grillers  $3.00
Use $1/1 Ore-Ida Grillers SS 06/24/12
Final=$1.50 with coupon and doubler

Don't forget to double up to 4 manufacturer coupons with your
and save an additional $2 on each transaction





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Monday, June 25, 2012

~Buy One Get One Free McCafe Treats at McDonald’s!~



When you buy one McCafĂ© Fruit Smoothie, Cherry Berry Chiller, FrappĂ© or Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, you’ll get another one absolutely FREE!!

Click here to print your coupon.
Only one will print per computer

The coupon expires July 31.
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~ Rite Aid 6/24-6/30 ~

     
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Friday, June 22, 2012

~ Albertsons 6/20-6/26 ~








Red Grapefruit $.79 each

Cherries $3.99/lb

Broccoli $1.49/lb

Iceberg Lettuce $0.88

Peaches or Nectarines $.99/lb

Farm Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders or Wings 3 lb bag  $5.99
w/ in-ad coupon Limit 4

Chicken Drumsticks, Thighs, or Whole Legs $1.29/lb

Beef Top Round London Broil $3.99/lb

Beef Loin Top Sirloin or Petite Sirloin Steak $3.99/lb

Bone-In Split Chicken Breasts $.99/lb

Applewood Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon $1.99/lb

Albertsons Signature Ham $4.49/lb
w/ in-ad coupon Limit 10 lbs

Bar-S Meat Franks  $0.88
w/ in-ad coupon Limit 2

Farm Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders or Wings 3lb bag  $5.99
w/ in-ad coupon Limit 4

Albertsons White or Wheat Bread, Hot Dog, or Hamburger Buns  $0.88
w/ in-ad coupon Limit 4

Tillamook Brick Cheese $4.99

Super Chill Soda 12 pk  $1.88
w/in-ad coupon Limit 4

Precious Block Mozzarella or Ricotta Cheese $4.99
Use $1/1 Precious Block Mozzarella or Fresh Mozzarella Cheese SS 05/06/12
or $1/1 Precious Ricotta Cheese SS 05/06/12
Final=$3.99

Kozy Shack Product $2.50
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Kozy Shack Product SS 03/04/12
Final=$1.50

Kikkoman Soy Sauce $1.19
Use $1/2 Kikkoman Sauce SS 06/03/12
$1.75/3 Kikkoman Sauce or Marinade
Final=MM wyb 3

     Kikkoman Catalina Offer
     Kikkoman Sauces or Marinades
     Buy 2 Get $1 catalina coupon
     Buy 3+ Get $2 catalina coupon
     Between 5/14-7/8

Dole Frozen Fruit Single-Serve Cups $2.00
Use $1/1 Dole Frozen Fruit Single-Serve Cups
or $0.75/1 Dole Frozen Fruit Single Serve Cups ALL YOU Apr '12
or $0.75/1 Dole Frozen Fruit Single Serve Cups ALL YOU June '12
Final= as low as $1.00

Aleve Pain Relief  $5.99
Use $2/1 Aleve Product
or $2/1 Aleve Product  RP 04/29/12
Final=$3.99

Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner or Styling Aids  $3.00
Use $1/1 Garnier Fructis Styling Product
or $1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner
or $1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner
or $1/1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner
Final=$2.00

Blue Diamond Almonds $2.50
Use $0.60/2 Blue Diamond Almonds SS 05/13/12
Final=$2.20

Nissin Big Cup Noodles B1G1 $1.19
Buy 6
Use (3) $1/3 Nissin Big Cup Noodles  SS 03/18/12
Final=$0.43

Crystal Light $2.69
Use $1/2 Crystal Light  SS 05/06/12 R
Final=$2.19

Smart Balance Buttery Spread  $3.00
Buy 2
Use B1G1 Smart Balance Butter
Final=$1.50

Frigo String Cheese $3.99
Use $0.40/1 Frigo Cheese Heads Brand Product
or $0.55/1 Frigo String Cheese SS 06/03/12
Final=as low as $3.44

Michelina's Entrees  $0.88
Buy 5
Use $1/5 Michelina's Entree
Final=$0.68

Lay's Potato Chips B1G1  $4.29
Use $0.55/1 Lay's Potato Chips
Final=$1.90

Nabisco Snack Crackers  $1.99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
or $1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
Final=$1.49

Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites  $2.00
Buy 4
Use $1/4 Lean Cuisin Varieties
and $1/4 Lean Cuisine Product  SS 04/29/12
Final=$1.75

Match, and Save
Mix, match, and save wyb5 participating items in a single transaction. Final price show sale price of $1.88 after a purchase of 5 participating items and applicable coupons.

Cheerios, Trix, or Apple Cinnamon Chex  $2.48
Use $0.60/1 Trix Cereal
or $1.25/2 General Mills Cereals
or $0.60/1 Trix Cereal
or $1/3 Select General Mills Cereals
or $1/2 Cheerios Cereals
or $1.10/3 General Mills Cereals
or $0.60/1 Trix Cereal
or $0.50/1 Trix Cereal
or $1.10/3 General Mills Cereals
or $1/3 General Mills Cereals  SS 05/20/12
or $0.50/1 Trix Cereal
or $0.50/1 Cheerios Original Cereal
or $1.10/3 General Mills Cereals
or $1/2 Chex, Fiber One, Total, Wheaties, or Oatmeal Crisp
Final=as low as $1.25

General Mills Bugles Corn Snacks, Chex Mix, or Gardetto's Snack Mix $2.48
Use $0.50/2 General Mills Bugles Corn Snacks, Chex Mix, Pillsbury Baguette Chips or Gardetto's Snack Mix  SS 06/03/12
Final=$1.63

Nature Valley Granola Bars, Granola Thins, or Protein Bars $2.48
Buy 2
Use $0.60/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nature Valley Granola Thins
or $0.60/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nature Valley Granola Thins
or $0.60/2 Nature Valley Granola Bars or Nature Valley Granola Thins
Final=$2.18

Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks, or Motts Fruit Snacks Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks, Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks or Sunkist Fruit Flavored Snacks $2.48
Use $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
and $0.60/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit Flavored Snacks, Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks, Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks or Sunkist Fruit Flavored Snacks
or $1.10/2 Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks
or $0.60/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit Flavored Snacks, Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks, Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks or Sunkist Fruit Flavored Snacks
or $0.60/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-ups, Fruit Flavored Snacks, Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks, Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks or Sunkist Fruit Flavored Snacks
or $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit by the Foot, or Fruit Gushers Fruit Roll-Ups
or $0.60/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Shapes, Fruit By The Foot, Fruit Gushers
Final=as low as 1.33

Gatorade or G2 Sports Drinks 8 pk $5.00
Final=$4.50

Save $5 Instantly
Save $5 instantly wyb any combination of 10 participating products in a single transaction. Final price shows  $5 instant savings and applicable coupons.

Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce $1.49
Use $1/4 Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce SS 05/20/12
Final=$0.74

Tostitos Dip wyb bag of Tostiots Tortilla Chips  $2.50
Use $1 off Tostitos Dip wyb bag of Tostiots Tortilla Chips
Final =$2.00

Kraft Natural Cheese Slices  $2.79
Final =  $2.29

Oreos $2.99
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
or $1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
Final=$1.99

Johnsonville Smoked Link Sausage or Beef Brats $3.49
Use $1/1 Johnsonville Brat or Italian Burger
Final=$1.99

Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip Dressing $2.49
Use $0.25/1 Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip Dressing  SS 06/17/12
Final=$1.74

Breyers Ice Cream  $3.49
Final=$2.99

Kraft Sizzling Salad Dinner Kit, Kraft Salad Dressings, Vlasic Pickles $1.99
Use $0.55/1 Kraft Sizzling Salad Dinner Kit SS 06/17/12
Final= as low as $1.44

Starbucks Ice Cream, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, or Magnum Bars $3.49
Use $1.50/2 Magnum Ice Cream Bar Multipack
or $1/2 Starbucks Ice Cream
or $1/1 Starbucks Ice Cream SS 06/17/12
Final=as low as $1.99

Yosicles, Popsicles, or Klondike Bars or Sandwiches  $2.99
Use $0.50/1 Yosicle Product
or $1/1 Yosicle product
or $1/1 Popsicle Yosicle Product
Final=as low as $1.49

Keebler Club Crackers or Sunshine Cheez-Its $2.49
Final=$1.99

Dasani Water 24 pk  $4.49
=$3.99

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Lunchmeat  $5.49
Final=$4.99

Reese's, Mounds, or York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream Bars $3.99
Final Price: $3.49

Frito Lay Variety Pack $6.49
Final=$5.99

7-Up, A&W or Sunkist Soft Drinks 6 pk  $3.49
Final=$2.99

Barilla Pasta $1.25
Final =$0.75

La Victoria Enchilada Sauce, Salsa, or Taco Sauce $2.19
Buy 2
Use $1/2 La Victoria Products  SS 05/20/12
Final=$1.19

Planters Nut-rition Mix $5.99
Use $1/1 Planters Nut-rition Mix
Final=$4.49

Snapple Tea or Juice $4.99
Use $1/1 Snapple Tea or Juice  SS 06/10/12
Final=$3.49

Velveeta Cheesy Skillets $2.29
Final=$1.79

Pam Cooking Spray  $2.99
Final=$2.49

Planters Peanuts  $3.99
Final=$3.49

Simply Lemonadess $3.49
Final=$2.99

Malt-O-Meal Cereals $1.99
Buy 3
Use $1.50/3 Malt-O-Meal Cereals
Final =$0.99

A.1. Steak Sauce $2.99
Use $1/1 A.1. Steak Sauce  SS 06/17/12
Final=$1.49

Homelife Double Roll Bath Tissue, Paper Towels, or Living Green Bath Tissue  $5.49
Final=$4.99

Hormel Chili Product or Oscar Mayer Meat, Turkey Bologna, or Cotto Salami  $1.99
Use $0.55/2 Hormel Chili Product
or $1/2 Hormel Chili ALL YOU June '12
or $0.55/2 Hormel Chili
Final=as low as $.99

Gevalia Coffee  $7.49
Use $1/1 Gevalia Coffee  SS 05/20/12
Final=$5.99

Hershey's Candy Bars 6 ct  $3.49
Final= $2.99

Dixie Plates, Cups, or Bowls $2.49
Final =$1.99

Vanity Fair Plates $2.49
Final=$1.99

Mardi Gras Napkins or Vanity Fair Napkins  $2.49
Use $0.55/1 Mardi Gras Napkins  RP 03/18/12
or $1/2 Dixie, Dixie Ultra, or Vanity Fair Plates, Bowls or Napkins Albertsons Sizzlin' Summer Giveaway Booklet
Final=as low as $1.44

Neutrogena Sunblock Products  $8.49
Use $1/1 Neutrogena Sun Care & Sunless Tanning
or $1/1 Neutrogena Suncare Item  SS 03/25/12
Final =$6.99

Lindsay Olives  $1.49
Final=$0.99

Kellogg's Promo

Buy any 3 participating Kellogg's products in a single transaction and get a box of Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats FREE.

Kellogg's Fiber Plus Bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, Special K Bars, or Rice Krispies Treats   $2.50
Use $1/2 Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats
or $0.70/1 Kellogg's Special K Granola Bars  RP 05/20/12
Final=as low as $1.80  plus FREE Rice Krispies Treats wyb 3

Ritz Crackerfuls, Ritz Crackers, or Ritz Bits  $2.99
$1/2 Ritz Crackerfuls, exp. 6/30/12  SS 04/01/12
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
$1/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers
Final=$1.99

Save $5 On Your Next Shopping Trip
Save $5.00 on your next shopping trip wyb $20 in any combination of participating L'Oreal & Colgate products in a single transaction.   Final price shows 25% savings from resulting catalina  and applicable coupons.
Softsoap Brand Liquid Hand Soap $1.00
Use $1/1 Softsoap Brand Liquid Hand Soap Pump
Final=MM with $5 catalina 

SoftSoap Body Wash or Bar Soap  $2.99
Final=$2.24

L'Oreal Excellence, Healthy Look, or Root Rescue Hair Color $6.50
Use $2/1 L'Oreal Excellence or Excellence to-Go Shade RP 05/20/12
or $2/1 L'Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss Hair Color
or $2/1 L'Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss Hair Color
or $2/1 L'Oreal Healthy Look Creme Gloss Hair Color
Final=$2.88

Irish Spring, SpeedStick, or LadySpeedStick B1G1 FREE

Save $2.00 Instantly
Save $2.00 instantly wyb any combination of 4 of participating products in a single transaction. Final price shows $2.00 instant savings.

Minute Maid Pure Squeezed or Enhanced Juice $2.99
Final=$2.49

Dannon Activia $2.49
Final=$1.99

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~Safeway 6/20-6/26 ~


Safeway Farms Grape Tomatoes 10 oz   $1.99
Mini Watermelons   $2.99
Strawberries $1.98/lb
Sweet Red Cheeries  $2.99/lb
Rancher's Reserve Beef Chuck 7-Bone Pot Roast  $2.29/lb
Rancher's Reserve Boneless Beef London Broil  $2.99/lb
  
$5 Friday
S'Mores Deal, 6 Pack Hershey's Bars, Nabisco Honey Maid Grahams, and Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows $5.00
Use $1 off Honey Maid Grahams, Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
AND Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars SS 05/13/12
Final=$4.00
Strawberries 3 lbs   $5.00
Friday thru Tuesday 5 Day Sale
Ritz Crackers 9.5-16 oz $1.99
Final=$1.49
Purina Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snack B1G1 Free  $4.49 for 2
Use $1/2 Purina Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snack  SS 04/29/12
Or $1/1 Purina Beneful Baked Delights Dog Snacks  RP 06/10/12
Final=$1.75
Red Baron Pizza 19.79-22.63 oz  $2.99
Honey Nut Cheerios 12.25 oz  $1.99
Final=$1.37
Rancher's Reserve Beef New York Strip Steak $4.99/lb
In Ad Coupons
Challenge Butter 16 oz {limit 4} - $2.99
Use in ad coupon
Coppertone Sport Sun Care 6-8 oz $5.99
Use in ad coupon
Use with $1/1 Coppertone Product
Or $1/1 Coppertone Product SS 05/20/12
Or $3/2 Coppertone Product SS 05/20/12
Final=$4.49
2 Liter 7-UP  $0.88  limit 4
Use in ad coupon
Cheez-It Crackers 6-9 oz  $1.67
Powerade 32 oz  $0.69
Lysol Wipes 35 ct.   $2.00
Final=$1.75
Haribo Gummy Candies $1.00
Final=$0.70
Arrowhead Sparkling Mountain Spring Water  $1.00
Use $1/2 Arrowhead Sparkling Mountain Spring Water RP 06/03/12
Final=$0.50
Gerber 2nd Foods 2 packs $1.00
Buy 20 $20
Use (2) $1.35/8
Receive $5 Catalina
Final=$0.62 each wyb 20
      Catalina on Gerber
      Gerber Baby Food Catalina
      Buy any Gerber 1st, 2nd or 3rd Foods between 6/15-7/08
      Buy 12-14, get $3 Catalina
      Buy 15-19, get $4 Catalina
      Buy 20 or more, get $5 Catalina
Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 18 oz.   $0.99
Use $1/4 Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce SS 05/20/12
Final=$0.74
Van De Kamp's Seafood Selections B1G1 Free  $7.49 for 2
Buy 2
Use $1/1 Van De Kamp's
Receive $2 Catalina
Final Price: $2.25 each wyb 2  
Final=$3.25
     Catalina on Van De Kamp's Through 7/17
     Buy any 2 Van De Kamp's items, get $2 Catalina
     Buy any 4 Van De Kamp's items, get $4 Catalina
Quaker Life 15 oz or Cap'n Crunch 14 oz  $2.00
Final=$1.50
Nabisco Chips Ahoy $2.50
Final=$2.00
Classico Pasta Sauce 16-24 oz.  $1.79
Use $1/2 Classico Pasta Sauce SS 05/06/12
Or $1/1 Classico Pasta Sauce SS 05/06/12
Final=$0.79
YoCrunch Fruit Parfait Multipacks  $2.50
Magnum Ice Cream Bar Multipack  $3.50
Catallina on Magnum through 07/08
Buy 2 $7
Use (2) $1.50/1 Magnum
Receive $2 Catalina
Final=$1 each wyb 2
Silk Almond or Coconut Soy Milk  $2.79
Final=$1.79
Don't forget to take your Doubl'r and save and additional $2 on each transaction!!!

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Monday, June 18, 2012

~ Rite Aid starting 6/17 ~



Rice Works Snacks, Wonderful Pistachios 2/$5
Buy 2
Use (2) $1/1 Rice Works Snacks
Or (2) $1/1 Riceworks Item
Or (2) $1/1 Wonderful Pistachios
Or $1/2 Wonderful Pistachios SS 03/18/12
Get (2) $1 +UP limit 3Final=2/$1

Colgate Max Fresh $2.99
Use $0.75/1 Colgate Max Fresh
Or $0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste  SS 06/03/12
Or $1/2 Colgate Toothpaste SS 06/03/12
Get $2.50 +UP  limit 3
Final=$0.26 MM

Secret APDO B1G1 1/2 OFF
Buy 2 Secret
Use (2) $1/1 Secret Product  P&G 06/03/12
Get $2 +UP wyb 2
Final=varies

Pantene Shampoo or Conditioner 2/$7
Buy 2
Use $3/2 Pantene Product  P&G 05/13/12
Get $1 +UP wyb 2  limit 2
Final=2/$3

Wet N Wild Cosmetics 40% OFF
Use $1/1 Wet n Wild Product  RP 05/13/12
Or $0.50/1 Wet n Wild Neon Crackle Craze Nail Color --May Video Values
 Get $3 +UP  wyb $8  limit 2
Final=Possibly FREE

Arm & Hammer or Arrid APDO $2.99
Get $2 +UP  limit 4Final=$0.99

Compound W Product $10.99
Use $1/1 Compound W Product
 Sumbit for $10 SCR
Final=FREE

Kellogg's Select Cereal, Pop-Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats $1.97
Use $1/3 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries or Pop-Tarts Mini-Crisps
Or $1/3 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts or Pop-Tarts Mini Crisps  RP 05/13/12
Or $1/2 Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats
Or $1/2 Kellogg's Cereals
Or $1/3 Kellogg's Cereal  RP 05/13/12
Or $1/3 Kellogg's Cereals RP 06/03/12
Final=$1.47

Lay's, Lay's Kettle, Rold Gold 2/$6
Buy 2
Use (2) $0.55/1 Lay's Potato Chips
Or $0.75/2 Lay's Kettle Chips
Or $0.75/2 Rold Gold Bag 
Get (2) $1 +UP limit 3Final=$1.45 each

Revlon ColorStay Cosmetics B1G1 1/2 OFF
Use $2/1 Revlon ColorStay Nail Enamel June Video Values
Get $4 +UP  wyb $10  limit 2
Final=varies

Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color 2/$6
Buy 2
Use $1/2 Revlon ColorSilk or Luminista Hair Color -- May Video Values
Get $1 +UP wyb 2  limit 2
Final=$2 each

Benadryl Topical Anti-Itch or Cortaid Product $4.99
Get $1 +UP limit 4Final=$3.99


    Visit  rite aid adperk to watch videos and print coupons  
    You don't have to print all the coupons at once. You can watch the videos and save the coupons.  I like to watch and save them....you never know when a good sale will hit.  ALSO, you can stack these "store" coupons with "manufacturer" coupons
    for extra savings!!
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

~SO YOU DON'T WANT TO COUPON ~


I often get comments that couponing is too hard, too time consuming and really not worth  the effort.  I do agree that it does take some work, but I find the $$$ I save well worth it.  HOWEVER, there are lot's of other ways to save time and money.

  • Buy in bulk  You can find BIG savings by buying in larger quantities at stores like Costco or Cash & Carry.  Even Walmart has a bulk section.  Many times a 25 lb bag of something can be just as cost effective.

  • Purchase with a friend  Recently, Gramma and I went in together and bought lean ground beef freshly ground by a local butcher.  He gave us a deal for buying 60 lbs. unpackaged in one purchase.  more on what I did with all that hamburger soon Maybe 25 lbs. of something may be too much for your needs....split it with a pal and spend 1/2 the money.

  • Shop online Check out online sites like ShoppingDaisy or ShopAtHome for the lowest prices from the comfort of your own desk.

  • Shop sales and from weekly ads You may not get the lowest possible price, but if you simply wait for the items you use most to go on sale, you WILL save some money.  Buy as many of that item as you'll use within a reasonable amount of time. Then you will not need to purchase them again until they are  next on sale.  (sale cycles usually run in 3 month cycles)

  • Make your own Cook from scratch using what you have at home already. Be creative in the kitchen.  Search for "home made" anything and you'll be surprised what's out there.  I've been experimenting with this and have really loved it and have saved quite a bit of cash. Even if it's semi-home made you'll save some pennies.

  • Make a budget  And stick to it!!  Set an amount you want to spend on certain items (groceries, gifts, household etc.) and when that's gone .... STOP buying!  It's easier said than done, but it really does work.

  • Menu Plan Planning your menu will help you use what you already have on hand and will decrease those "quick" trips to the store for ingredients.  How many times do we run in for 1 item and come out with 10.  Those impromptu trips will cost you more than you realize.  Also, planning ahead and being organized will save time...and time is money--right??  I'm sure you've heard of freezer cooking....if you're gonna make one...make another and pop it in the freezer for another night.

  • Shop less Decide when you will shop (every 2 weeks, once a month) then get what you need and don't go back.  I used to menu plan for the month and shop once.  I saved a significant amount on my grocery bill.

  • Don't eat out when we lived just up the road from every restaurant chain possible our monthly spending on food skyrocketed.  Sure it was convenient, but it was also super unhealthy and very spendy.   There are a lot of copycat restaurant recipes out there for your favorite take out.  You could even have a "restaurant" night at home and make it a time for family fun  ideas from McDonald's, Denny's and Pizza Hut coming soon
I have used and still use a combination of all of the above.  I go through periods of "extreme couponing" to times of shopping only once a month.  I will often spend 6 months or so stocking up and then I sit back, eat from my pantry, buy only the essentials and/or fresh stuff (milk, eggs, fruit etc) and save save save.  There's no right or wrong way.  Find what works for you and watch your savings grow.  Whether you want to save a little or a lot......spend hours of just a few minutes..... saving money CAN BE EASIER than you think
 (even without coupons)

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