Wednesday, April 6, 2011

FREE Visine at Target


You can currently print a coupon for $2/1 Visine. (look in the personal care category) Use this to score free travel size Visine at Target!

But 1 travel size Visine: $1.97
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Final cost: FREE!!

*no longer available* FREE sample of Degree Deodorant (facebook offer)


Head over here on facebook to score a great little freebie. I LOVE getting deodorant samples. They are perfect for those quick trips out of town!

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

FREE Explore Minnesota Getaway Kit (includes B1G1 Caribou Coffee coupon)!


Right now you can order a Explore Minnesota Summer Getaway Kit complete with a State Travel Guide, a state highway map, and a B1G1 free Caribou Coffee coupon! Just check the box for the travel kit then scroll down to enter your mailing info. (I'll find someone who can use the coffee coupon!)

$1.50/1 Wholly Guacamole Coupon


There's a high value coupon for $1.50/1 Wholly Guacamole coupon available on facebook after you "like" them. This would go well with a B1G1 sale in the future!

(Thanks, Spend Freely and Hip2save!)

Arby's: FREE sandwich with purchase

Hungry for lunch? Here's a nice deal...a free "Shroom and Swiss Sandwich" with purchase of small fries and small drink. Just print and go! =)

Just starting out: Coupon Lingo

If you are new to couponing chances are that all those crazy abbreviations out in the "coupon world" are totally confusing you! I know when I started it looked like I was reading another language...and it completely overwhelmed me! So, here's a list of abbreviations to help get you started. It is by no means EVERY SINGLE ONE, but it's a start. I will add to it as I think of more. :)


Abbreviations for inserts in your newspaper:


GM = General Mills
PG = Procter and Gamble
RP = Red Plum
SS = SmartSource


Other terms seen/used often:

B1G1 or BOGO = Buy One, Get One Free
B2GI = Buy Two, Get One Free
DEAD = Offer No Longer Valid
DND = Do Not Double
EX or X = Expires On
FAR = Free After Rebate
FILLER = Item Purchased to Reach a Minimum Total in Order to Get a “Deal”
GC = Gift Card
HTH = Hope That Helps
IP = Internet Printable
MC or MQ = Manufacturer’s coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NED = No Expiration Date
OOP = Out of Pocket
STACKING: Using Both a Store Coupon and a Manufacturer’s Coupon on One Item
TMF = Try Me Free Offer
UPC = Universal Product Code – Those black straight lines with numbers under them
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary – Deal may work for someone else, but it may not work for you.
(Thanks for this list, Hip2save!)

Other definitions:

Catalina = Coupon printed at the same time as your receipt at the checkout
RR = Register Reward - unique to Walgreens and printed at Walgreens at time of checkout

That's all for now...stay tuned for updates! :)

P&G Brand Sampler


It's that time again! Every quarter you can request a sampler and the new ones are now available. Head over here and look on the left hand side of the page under the heading P&G Brand Sampler. Now click on "request your samples". (you will have to log in or register) It will give you options to select which samples you would like to receive. Make sure to check ALL that interest you because you won't be able to go back once you submit your request. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

MORE deals at Lands' End


Okay, so more news from Lands' End....today only all their shoes are 30% off with free shipping when you enter SPRINGSHOES and pin 1384! I didn't realize how hard kids are on their shoes until Riley started Kindergarten this year...so I snatched up a cute pair of Mary Jane Trekker Shoes for $9.47 shipped! I'm so excited! :)

To make this deal even better go through Ebates and get 6% back! Just head to Ebates and sign up or log in (if you are new you automatically get $5!). Search for "Lands' End" then click "start shopping". It's that easy! I would then check out the SALE selection to find the best deal on shoes! :)

(If you have questions about Ebates...this link should help! )

Cute Reusable bag for a buck!!


Here's how....

Head over to Modnique.com and sign up. You will automatically get a $5 credit!!! After you have signed up scroll down to the Envirosax link and start shopping! :) Chose one in the $6 range...so only $1 after your credit! :)

*update* it appears that a lot of these sold out quickly! Sorry, guys! But hang on to your credit...another deal is bound to come around!

(Thanks, The Frugal Find!)

(The above Modnique link is an affiliated link. Read the disclosure policy here.)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

FREE coffee, anybody? :)

I will admit it, I am NOT a coffee drinker, but I'm being sweet and posting this freebie for my friends out there who ARE coffee drinkers. So, here ya go....


Head over to Joe Ragan's Coffee and LIKE them on Facebook. Fill out a short form and then wait for your coffee to be delivered to your door. Well, okay...your mailbox. ;)

(Thanks, Money Saving Mom!)

Yoplait Smoothie Coupon


Head over to Yoplait Smoothie on facebook to "like" them then print a coupon for $1/1. This will be a great coupon when paired with a sale...and summer is almost here! Time for smoothies and milkshakes! And FINALLY time to put Hot Chocolate behind us. ;)

Did you buy the Olay at Target???


If you did...well here's something that will make the deal even sweeter! :) I just went dumpster diving in my trash can to retrieve my receipt. My boys (2 and 4) were VERY concerned about what exactly I was doing! Maybe I should sign up for TLC's Extreme Couponers!! =D

Right now you can send in for a FREE limited edition cosmetic case from Olay and Cosmopolitan! Just send your receipt, name and return address to:

Olay GWP Offer
c/o Cosmopolitan, 300 West 57th Street,
37th Floor, New York, NY 10019

**While supplies last. Sponsor will post a notice at Cosmopromo.com when there there is no longer a chance to receive the gift. Must be 18 years old, Maine residents Excluded. Limit one entry per person. Allow 8 weeks for delivery.**

(Thanks for all the info, Totally Target!)

Rare Comet Powder Coupon


There's a nice Comet powder coupon over here (look in the household category)...this will go nicely with a sale at Walgreens. They often have them 2/$1.

(Thanks, Totally Target!)

Lands' End: 30% + FREE shipping code!


Just got this ADORABLE shirt for my daughter for just $3.47!! Check out the details below...

Hurry to Lands' End ... then simply apply the code SAVE with pin 1823 at check out. There are some other awesome deals to be had too...take some time to check out all the clearance at the overstock deptartment! Happy Shopping! :)

Walgreens: Paper Towels $.42 each!

I am VERY excited to see this deal! We are on our LAST roll of paper towels! I thought I was going to have to go out and buy some without coupons. *gasp!* :)


Scott's Naturals Paper towels (6 pack) $5
Use $1.50/1 printable coupons
Use $1/1 Walgreens coupon found in the April Coupon Booklet
Final cost= $2.50 or $.42 a roll!

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

FREE Skittles at Target

Tis the morning for sweet tooth deals! :) Here's another great addition to your Easter baskets....


Skittles Blenders (single serve in check out lanes) - $.69
Use $1/2 Target printable (look under "grocery")
Use $.50/2 printable coupon
Final Cost: 2 FREE!!!

(Thanks, Thrifty and Thriving!)

FREE chocolate sample! Yum! :)


Hurry over to Gimi Chocolate to score a free sample!! Who doesn't love free chocolate?

Monday, April 4, 2011

Ladies' Home Journal $4.99/year

Get a subscription to Ladies' Home Journal for $4.99 a year (buy up to 4 years) at Tanga.


The way Tanga works as more people purchase this magazine subscription, the price on Tanga (after the coupon code) may start going up. So if you are interested in getting a subscription, do it quickly so that you can get the lowest price!

(Thanks, Hip2save!)

Target: FREE reusable bag on Earth Day!


Note from target's website:
"Earth Day exclusive: On April 17, 2011, we'll be giving
away free reusable bags in stores (with purchase) to our
first one million guests. Limit one per guest. Last year,
most stores ran out within a few hours. So get yours while
supplies last."

Target Trip ~4/4~

This was a good trip (as you'll see in my totals), but it should have been a GREAT trip. I'll explain at the end.


Total before coupons: $51.87
Total after coupons: $10.00 (also received two $5 GC for Olay...so in other words, it was all free) :)
Total saved: $41.87


Total time spent preparing coupons: 15 minutes
Total time spent shopping: 30 minutes

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Now for the frustrating part. I added up all my coupons (which he pushed through) and subtracted them from the actual cost of the items and I should have spent around $5-$7....however the total after tax was $11.26. The problem is that Target's receipts are SOOOOO hard to read if they "mess up". (you can see on the receipt I was trying to count the number of coupons just to be sure they were all there...and I STILL couldn't find them all!) I've even been at the costumer service desk before trying to fix problems like this one and the employees themselves can't even read the receipts!!!! So, tonight, I'm just going to have to let it go (which is HARD for a couponer to do! :))....after all, my total was $10 and I got $10 in Gift Cards. So, I'll be satisfied with getting it all FREE!!