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Saturday, September 3, 2011

BOGO at Cold Stone Creamery


Someone bring me one!  Here is a Buy One Get One (BOGO) ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.  It expires on the 8th so print and head out the door to cool off!

Thanks for FrugalGals.net for the heads up!

Stockpile

Some of you might wonder why I bought 7 bottles of bbq when I only needed 1.  It's simple, to add to my stockpile.  I was able to get each bottle of KC Masterpiece for $0.50 when they retail for $2.39.  My store had them on sale for $1 and I had 7 MQ's for $0.50/1.
Items go on sale in cycles.  BBQ may not be at that price for another 3-6 months.  If I buy only 1 right now, when I need another in 2 months I would have to spend the $2.39, I don't think so.  The point of buying multiples is simple, get it cheap now so you don't have to pay for it later...pun intended.
There are many other reasons: job loss, helping family or friends, or donating to shelters.
TheKrazyCouponLady has given us more reasons as well. If you'd like to check them out click here.

Walgreens Match-up: Week of 9/4/11

I love Walgreens because of their Register Rewards.  Now those of you in KC are limited on Register Rewards because they are doing a test market where you get a card and accumulate points, then redeem those points for gift cards.  If you are new to register rewards or couponing at Walgreens click here for a explanation, it does get a little confusing.

TheKrazyCouponLady.com is really good at matching up the coupons for us and letting us know what is a great deal.  Look for their stock up price icons next to the items with great prices.
 - 3 month stock up price: this is typically 75% off retail and is a good idea to get about a 3 months supply.

 - 6 month stock up price: this is typically 90% off retail. When you find something at this price it's a great idea to get a decent amount.

Before you check out their match up's, let me explain how they (KCL) lists the deals.

Electrasol, 20 pk or Jet-Dry, 8.45 oz $3.99 (this is the item and the sale price)                           
Buy 1, Receive $1.50 Register Reward, Limit 1 (this item is offering a rr of $1.50 when you buy 1)
Use $0.65/1 - Finish Powerballs or Gelpacs – (homesolutionsnews.us) (these are the available coupons to use)
Or $0.50/1 – Finish Jet-Dry Rinse Agent – (homesolutionsnews.us)
(go to this website to print either coupon) 
Pay as low as $3.34, Receive $1.50 Register Reward (out of pocket (oop) expense is $3.34 but you'll gain a $1.50rr)
Final Price:  $1.84 (you can't apply the rr you gained to purchase the item but they subtract what you gained from what you paid)

Click here to see their coupon match up for this upcoming week.


Walgreens Rundown

Here is a crash course on how to shop at Walgreens.  For a bit more detail head over to the KCL's Walgreens 101.  They also have a video that really helped me understand the policies.

Walgreens offers Register Rewards (RR) on some of their items.  A RR is a manufacturer coupon (MQ) printed from a separate printer and is printed when your receipt is printed.  At times you only need to buy 1 of somthing and you'll get a RR.

Now you know what they are, here's how to use them.  Walgreen's coupon policy states you must have an equal number of MQ and items you are purchasing.  Ex: you have 3 shampoos, 3 MQ's you clipped from the paper and you want to pay with a RR you gained from a previous purchase.  This means you have a 3:4 ratio and you'll need to purchase one more item.  This is where "filler" items come into the picture.  Fillers are inexpenseive items such as a folder, hilighter or a piece of candy.  The cheaper the better.  At times you can get these items for as low as $0.10.  Now your ratio is 4:4 and you're good to go!

Here is how to obtain the most RR you can.  If an item is offering a RR when you buy only 1 of them, you can not buy 3 all at once and get 3 RR.  Ex: Buy one lip gloss for $1.50 get a $1.50 RR.  You can buy only one at a time to get the RR.  This is why multiple transactions are done.  You can do 3 separate transactions and walk out with 3 items and 3 RR.  *Important* You can NOT use RR from your first transaction to pay for the same item on your second transaction, it will not print another RR.  Ex: You gained a RR from your lip gloss purchase and you want another one.  When it's time to pay for the 2nd gloss, don't use the RR you gained from purchasing your first gloss, a RR will not print.  I hope I haven't confused you.

If you have ANY questions please let me know.  You can actually make money at Walgreens with RR.  Ex: lip gloss $1.50 and get a $1.50 when you buy (wyb) 1.  You have a coupon for $0.50 off the lip gloss.  You pay $1.00 oop (out of pocket) and you leave with $1.50 in RR which you can use to buy your next great deal!  Watch what the RR say though.  If the lip gloss is a Proctor & Gamble item (the RR will say what it's from) you can not use that RR to buy another P&G item and expect a RR.  Now I've really confused you.  Please post any questions you may have! :)

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Coupon Booklet


I LOVE these coupons and it's time for a new book.  Go here to request a Proctor and Gamble Gather Together coupon book.  You can request one every 30 days and it takes about 4-6 weeks for delivery.  *tip* bookmark the link and when you get yours in the mail, request a new one!  There are over $35 in coupons and include Cascade, Swifer, Febreeze and many other P&G products. *reminder* set up a separate gmail account to use when you sign up for samples or coupons so you don't clutter up your regular email account.

Free Blockbuster Express Kiosk Rental codes


Here are some Blockbuster Express Kiosk Rental code that are good thru September 5th.  These codes will get you a free one night rental but are not valid on Hot Lists Movies.

93TTDR5
52PGAR4
49KRVF4
49AGSF9

Friday, September 2, 2011

Free Sample of Dove go Fresh


Did you know that you can get free samples from Walmart.com?  Right now you can get a sample of Dove go Fresh spray and it will come with a $1 off coupon!  I've set up a separate gmail account for free samples so I don't overload my everyday email account.