Saturday, September 29, 2012

Why Stockpile?

These are the phrases I usually get form people on stockpiling. "Why stockpile?" "My family would never need that much.". "You must have a lot of money invested in a stockpile".

Here is my answer to clarify why we  couponers stockpile. Most of us any way. With anything there does come an addiction and I could see some people stockpiling way more than they would use in a reasonable time.

When you get a really good deal on something you want stocking up on it is a good idea. You usually want to stock enough to get you through to the next time that will go on sale again. That way you should never have to pay full price on anything you buy for your food or toiletries needs.

You will notice a pattern to the sales and the coupons that come out. Then you will get an idea of how much to buy to get you to that next sale. I am still learning that pattern. I have found certain coupons always come out. As soon as they expire, the next Sunday another one comes out just like that one. So some brands I use I will always have a coupon for.

 There will be a "Stockpile Price". Saving anything is good. Having said that I will say saving about .25 on something would not make me stockpile. I would need to pay 80% less to free before I will consider that a "Stockpile Price". If it is the price I consider "Stockpile Price" then I will buy multiples of that item. You will find the prices you are willing to buy multiples with. There are some items that you will not get free and others you will see for free often. Mostly I see toothpaste, toothbrushes and feminine pads free a lot. If you have enough coupons to build a stockpile with those items it will save you a lot of money.

In the coming days I post pictures of what my stockpile looks like.



Print Your End Of The Month Coupons 9/30





The end of the month is here again. Time to print of those coupons before they are gone. The printable sights reset their coupons at the beginning of the month.

Not all coupons will disappear. I haven't figured out that pattern yet. I usually just print off any coupons that I'm interested just in case.

Here is a link to my printable coupon links.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Trying To Get This Email Thing Right





I have been a little disappointed with the email updates to this blog. I need to figure out when my posts will get to you. It seems that my posts get emailed out the day after I post them. That is a bit discouraging because I post about things as soon as I can. Sometimes if you get them a day late the things I have posted about may already be out dated. I apologize for this. Please bear with me as I try to figure this out. I do work a full time job plus my shops on Etsy. It may take me a little bit ti get this ironed out.







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Daily Deal At Shaws 9/27 Ragu Pasta Sauce .88



This is the last day for those daily deals.


 I do hope they do them again. Remember if you can't get to a Shaws you can always price match at Wal-Mart. There will also be no limit at Wal-Mart to how many of each item you can get. You just need to tell the cashier you want to price match Shaws and tell them the price. This has been done at both the Waterville and Skowhegan Wal-Marts. I'm sure others will do it also. You just need to check your local store.



Note: these deals are for 1 day each only. There are no rain checks. It is while supplies last. This week the stock has been flying off the shelves so get there as early as you can if you want to score these deals.


Note: You can use a coupon on these deals at Shaws. You can also use a coupon when price matching at Wal-Mart. Remember though that only Shaws will double coupons .99 and under.



9/27

Ragu Pasta sauces .88 (limit 2)
16 - 24 oz.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Get Avengers DVD Or BlueRay At Shaws And Score Free Snacks


 Not sure if this starts before the 9/28 sale or not. I believe coupons are in the store for this deal. Ask at the service desk if your not sure. I was going to buy this movie anyway. Now would be a good time. Might as well get some free snacks with it. This is only while supplies last. You won't want to wait too long. People usually jump right at the free stuff. Don't we all :)

Buy the Avengers On DVD $18.99 or Blue Ray combo pack $25.99 and get these items free.



2 Free pop secret microwave popcorn 3 packs.


 
1 Free bag of Jolly Rancher hard candies. Size would be listed in flier or on coupon. 





2 Free 2 liter bottles of Dr. Pepper or diet Dr. Pepper. You could get 1 of each.










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SavingStar Works!!!!






I wanted to tell you all that I recieved my first payout from Saving Star last week. It was deposited into my Paypal account within 3 days. I recieved $5.40.

SavingStar is a great place for extra savings. Just sign up, add your store cards, pick your coupons and start saving. These coupons are good only once and do expire. You can use andy other manufacturer and/or store coupon along with them for extra savings.

To learn more about SavingSatr and how it works go here SAVINGSTAR.








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Don't Forget Daily Deal At Shaws Tomorrow 9/26


This is the last week for those daily deals. I do hope they do them again.

Note: these deals are for 1 day each only. There are no rain checks. It is while supplies last. This week the stock has been flying off the shelves so get there as early as you can if you want to score these deals.



9/26

This cannot be price matched at Wal-Mart because they don't carry this brand
Essential Everyday Coffee $3.99 (limit1)
28.5 - 33.9 oz.
 
 
 
In case you missed the Shaws add scan for this coming week 9/28-10/4 here is the link. Shaws add scan

 

 

 

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Monday, September 24, 2012

Money Maker Crest Toothpaste At Rite Aid Through 9/29


                                       *You will need a Rite Aid card for all Rite Aid deals*

 I have done this deal.

 Here is the deal:

Buy (2)Crest Pro Health toothpaste on sale for $2.99 each
Use (1) $1/2 Crest toothpaste coupon from the 8/26P&G (exp. 9/30)
Pay $4.98 + tax (you can use Up Rewards from previous trips if you have them to make the OOP less)
Get (2) $2.99 Up Rewards (limit is 2, if you do this deal you have reached your limit)
Final price totally free plus a Money Maker!!!



Still a good deal even if you don't have the coupon. They will end up being just tax (after you receive your Up Rewards)


If you don't need toothpaste you can get the toothbrushes instead. Oral B 5 way manual toothbrush on sale for $2.99 get $2.99 Up Rewards back. Limit 2 offers. I have not found coupons for these. But still a good deal. You could get 1 toothpaste and 1 brush if you want. You will just not be able to use the toothpaste coupon as listed in the deal above. You will still receive your (2) $2.99 Up Rewards.






 
Remember those rain checks for these if they are out of them. I love rain checks at Rite Aid. They will call you when your item is in. They will hold it for you to come pick up. If you change your mind you don't have to buy it. If it comes in after the sale is over then it is still the same price it was during that sale. The only difference is if the sale is over they will subtract your up rewards you would've gotten from the price before you pay. So these items would just be tax and no other OOP (out of pocket) cost to you. Note on this deal you will not make money if you do a rain check. The coupon will be reduced to the purchase price.







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StayFree Pads Money Maker At Rite Aid Through 9/29


*Rite Aid card needed for all Rite Aid deals*

 I have done this deal.

Here is the deal:


Buy (2) Stayfree pads 14 - 24 ct. for $4.00 (through 9/29)
Use (2) $2/1 coupon from the 8/26SS (exp. 10/15)
Pay just tax
Get $1 Up Reward (limit 2 deals per card)
Final Price: Totaly free and a Money Maker!!!

If you have 4 of those coupons you can get 4 packages. Paying only tax and getting (2) $1 Up Rewards. Remember that your maximum Up Rewards is 2 on this sale.



Remember those rain checks for these if they are out of them. I love rain checks at Rite Aid. They will call you when your item is in. They will hold it for you to come pick up. If you change your mind you don't have to buy it. If it comes in after the sale is over then it is still the same price it was during that sale. The only difference is if the sale is over they will subtract your up rewards you would've gotten from the price before you pay. So these items would just be tax and no other OOP (out of pocket) cost to you. Note with this deal you will not make money if you do a rain check. The coupon will be reduced to the purchase price. 









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Shaws Add Scan For 9/28 - 10/4

Here is a chance to check the sales at Shaws starting this Friday 9/28 - 10/4. You can check your coupon stash to do match ups ahead of time. I do like to plan my trips early. I see a few 10 for $10 deals. I hope I have coupons for a few to make them even better.

When you have a 10 for $10 you do not need to buy 10 to get them for $1 each. You can buy as much or as little as you want and they will still be $1 each.The only time you would need to buy an amount listed for a sale price is if it says "Must buy" before the quantity. Example:  Pepsi 20pks. 4 for $10 (must buy4). In that case if you did not buy 4 you would not get the sale price.

Here is the add scan thank you to WUC and NECS






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Pepsi 2 Liter Bottles For $1 AT Wal-Mart With Price Match



I did my first price match yesterday at the Waterville Wal-Mart. I told the cashier that I wanted to price match Shaws for the soda. Price was 4 for $4. I got 3 Pepsi and 1 diet Pepsi. She did ask to see the flier. I didn't have the flier on me. I did have my add scan from this blog on my phone. I zoomed it in so she could see the price then scrolled down so she could see the dates of the sale. So instead of paying $1.32 Wal-Mart price per 2 liter. I paid Shaws price of $1 per 2 liter. I think I will be price matching more often.







Here is the add as it looks like in the flier


Here is the link to the add scan in case you need to do what I did and show it to the cashier on your phone. I would have the add with me but I haven't been getting it in the mail lately.


Free Duct Tape Packing Tape At Wal-Mart With Printable Coupon


Wal-Mart
Buy (1) Duck Brand Packaging Tape, 50 yd, at $1.00 (it’s with mailing supplies)
Use (1) $1/1 any Duck Brand Packing Tape printable coupon (2 prints per computer)
Final price is FREE  just pay tax

Thank you Deals By Darlene for the heads up

Don't Forget Daily Deal At Shaws 9/25 Betty Crocker Cake Mix .69

This is the last week for those daily deals. I do hope they do them again. Remember if you can't get to a Shaws you can always price match at Wal-Mart. There will also be no limit at Wal-Mart to how many of each item you can get. You just need to tell the cashier you want to price match Shaws and tell them the price. This has been done at both the Waterville and Skowhegan Wal-Marts. I'm sure others will do it also. You just need to check your local store.


Note: these deals are for 1 day each only. There are no rain checks. It is while supplies last. This week the stock has been flying off the shelves so get there as early as you can if you want to score these deals.


Note: You can use a coupon on these deals at Shaws. You can also use a coupon when price matching at Wal-Mart. Remember though that only Shaws will double coupons .99 and under.

 

Tuesdays Deal

9/25/12 
 

9/25

Betty Crocker super moist cake mix .69 (limit4)
15.25 - 18.25 oz.
 

Saturday, September 22, 2012

4 Magazine Coupons on Coupon Network

Here are some magazine coupons for my friends that like to read them. You love to buy them and read them monthly. Why pay full price? Print these out and save a little money on your hobby.



















Free Small Coffee At McDonalds 9/23 - 9/29


Starting Sunday 9/23 through September 29th, participating McDonald’s Restaurants are giving away FREE Newman’s Own Organic Coffee! No coupon needed! Limit 1 per person per visit.



Free Hand Sanitizer At Rite Aid 9/23 - 9/29






*You will need a Rite Aid card for all Rite Aid deals*


Buy 8 oz. Rite Aid hand sanitizer for $1.00. Get $1.00 up reward (limit 4 per card)

Remember that unless you opted out your rewards will be loaded to your card. You cannot use your rewards until the next day. Here are two options for you. Scenario #2 is if you don't live close enough to do 2 different trips to Rite Aid during this sale.

Scenario #1


Buy 2 hand sanitizers at $1.00 each + tax.
Pay $2.00 + tax
Get (2) $1.00 in Ups (total $2.00 in Ups)

Next day
Buy (2) hand sanitizers  at $1.00 each + tax
Use (2) $1.00 Ups From previous day
Pay just tax.
Get (2) $1.00 in Ups


Scenario #2

Buy (4) hand sanitizers at $1.00 each
Pay $4.00 + tax
Get (4) $1.00 in Ups





Remember those rain checks for these if they are out of them. I love rain checks at Rite Aid. They will call you when your item is in. They will hold it for you to come pick up. If you change your mind you don't have to buy it. If it comes in after the sale is over then it is still the same price it was during that sale. The only difference is if the sale is over they will subtract your up rewards you would've gotten from the price before you pay. So these items would just be tax and no other OOP (out of pocket) cost to you.