Here’s a deal I found this afternoon at CVS. As always, selection and stock varies from store to store, but be on the lookout if this is something you purchase!
Buy: Polident for Smokers Denture Cleaner – 78 tablets ~ On Clearance $1.69
Use: $1/1 Polident Product, exp. 3/11/12 (RP 02/05/12 R)
OR
Use: $1/1 Polident Product printable
Final Price: $0.69
Check out this deal you can grab at Walmart with the new Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist $1.00 off coupon!
Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kit, $1.76
Use: $1.00 off Glade Expressions™ Fragrance Mist
Final price: $0.76!
*Please keep in mind that Walmart prices can vary by store ~ feel free to let us know where you find yours and the price!
Whether you are new to couponing, have been using coupons for awhile, or just want to save more here is a great free savings tool…the My City Mommy Extreme Couponing 101 eBook can help you take your couponing a step further!
The eBook includes:
--Extreme Couponing 101: What Are Coupons & Where Do I Find Them and Coupon-Etiquette & Tips
-Extreme Couponing 101: Coupon Lingo What Does It Mean?
-Extreme Couponing 101- New Coupon Labels
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Organize Coupons
-Extreme Couponing 101: How to Shop with Class
-Extreme Couponing 101: Stock Up Prices
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Utilize “Free” Coupons”
-Extreme Couponing 101: What To Buy & When: Sales Cycles
-Extreme Couponing- How to Find Stores that Double and Triple Coupons
-Extreme Couponing- Stock Up Prices
-Extreme Couponing 101: How To Start Building Your Stockpile
Store Guides & More!
We hope the Extreme Couponing 101 eBook will be an easy resource for you and maximize your savings so you can live your life to the fullest!
Now that you know some of our price points for stocking up on items and the sales cycles it’s time to start thinking about picking up more than one item at the store when you have additional coupons to use.
Here’s a few things you should know before you start:
1) A Store Sale + A Coupon = Rock Bottom Prices And BIG SAVINGS
The reason that we match up the weekly advertisements to coupons is because that is the time that you want to buy your item. It’s also important to know that the closer a coupon gets to it’s expiration date the more likely you are going to see a reduction in that items price.
2) Sales tend to come around every 3 months.
I don’t encourage anyone to clear a shelf at any store to start their stockpile but I do encourage you to buy the amount of a product that you will need to last you 3 months since sales and coupons re-appear every 3-4 months giving you savings throughout the entire year.
For example in 3 months I will go through approximately 2-3 jars of peanut butter and after that 3 months I will be able to find another great deal to last us an additional 3 months and I won’t find it necessary to make a purchase without a coupon or a sale on that item.
If you stock up when their are rock bottom then you have eliminated the NEED to make a purchase later.
3) Choose One Store to start your couponing and stockpiling in.
It’s important if you are just starting out to choose 1 store. Don’t compare yourselves to others and don’t fall into the temptation of trying everything at once. When you master your first store then move on to a second.
4) Follow along with MyDFWMommy and use our coupon match ups for drug and grocery stores as well as our Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Dollar General
Get up to date with our Extreme Couponing 101 Series:
--Extreme Couponing 101: What Are Coupons & Where Do I Find Them and Coupon -Etiquette & Tips
-Extreme Couponing 101: Coupon Lingo What Does It Mean?
-Extreme Couponing 101- New Coupon Labels
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Organize Coupons
-Extreme Couponing 101: How to Shop with Class
-Extreme Couponing 101: Stock Up Prices
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Utilize “Free” Coupons”
-Extreme Couponing 101: What To Buy & When: Sales Cycles
-Extreme Couponing- How to Find Stores that Double and Triple Coupons
-Extreme Couponing- Stock Up Prices
-Extreme Couponing 101: How To Start Building Your Stockpile
How to Shop Stores
-Extreme Couponing 101-How to Shop Walgreens
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop CVS
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Target
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Walmart
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Kroger & Updated Kroger Policy after Doubling Eliminated
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Tom Thumb
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Albertsons
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Dollar General
Other Stores Outside DFW:
-Extreme Couponing 101: Shop ‘n Save Store Guide
-Extreme Couponing 101: Schnucks Coupon Policy
-Extreme Couponing 101: Dierbergs Coupon Policy
When it comes to saving money on your favorite items timing is the key! Big bargains happen when you work with manufacturer discounts, clearance sales, off-season discounts and coupon and discount codes!
For example here are a few sales cycles to get you started:
January: Chocolate, soda, diet foods, frozen finger foods,linens, small appliances, air conditioners, carpeting, winter clothes, bikes, Christmas decorations, motorcycles, boats, sports and weight loss
February: Chocolate, steak, seafood(post Valentine’s Day),oatmeal, boats
March:Frozen Foods, Easter meal items i.e. eggs, ham, gardening items
April: Candy, eggs, ham, cheese, frozen pies, cake mix, electronics, vacuums, cookware, tires and auto supplies
May: Barbecue items i.e. hot dogs, beef, condiments, ice cream, party supplies, grill supplies
June: Ice cream, popsicles, soda, pianos, building materials, tools
July: BBQ items, chips, grill supplies
August: Cereal, breakfast bars, peanut butter, lunch meat, cold lunch items, yogurt, pool supplies, outdoor toys, bathing suits, summer clothes
September: Cereals, back to school snacks, hamburger, hot dogs, condiments, spaghetti sauce, cars, lawn mowers
October: canned fruits and veggies, dried fruits, stock up on holiday foods and soups and broths, large appliances, lawn mowers
November: Turkey, butter, cheese, canned goods, baking goods, cookware, tools, carpeting
December: Ham, butter, cheese, post-holiday sales, baking goods, some electronics, toys, winter clothes
You will notice that sales in stores go along with seasons, holidays and events. Of course you will find the best price on Back to School items after school starts (that’s the time to stock up for next year)!
I will keep you up to date daily on the best items to buy. Be sure to check out the Extreme Couponing 101 Series for more information and check our weekly deals page daily for the best local deals!
When news broke last week that Kroger was stopping it’s doubling/tripling of coupons in all North Texas area stores, it was met with a lot of disappointment. People blamed the “extreme couponers” for the change. But according to CouponSherpa.com, Kroger may just be testing out a new policy.
When Kroger stopped this practice in Houston earlier in the year, they said it was to move the discounts from coupons to overall savings on groceries.
You can still find stores that double/triple coupons. If you are ready to make the change to another stores, here is a list of those stores.
A&P – Allows doubling only.
Albertsons – Doubles & triples coupons
Food Lion – May limit the quantity of coupons accepted.
IGA – Coupons for cigarettes and liquor can’t be doubled.
Kmart – Doubles and triples some coupons. You can also use their online coupons when shopping at kmart.com.
Piggly Wiggly – May stack a Piggly Wiggly coupon with a manufacturer’s coupon.
Safeway – Policy varies between stores, but most accept with limitations.
ShopRite – (Includes PriceRite) Double-coupon policies vary by store but, in general, will double up to four identical coupons.
Tom Thumb- Double & triple coupon promotions
Meijer – Can combine a Meijer coupon with a manufacturer coupon, and they also have online coupons for use at Meijer.com.
Wegmans – Policy varies between stores, but most accept with limitations.
Winn Dixie – Doubles all manufacturer coupons up to 50 cents, except in Florida, New Orleans metro area and some parts of Alabama.
No word yet if Kroger will discontinue doubling and tripling coupons in other stores.
If you want to check out the local coupon policies here in North Texas, check out our Extreme Couponing 101 Series!
Earlier this morning I shared with all of you the sad news… you can learn more here and ways you can let your voice be heard! Meantime, Kristal with Kroger sent me a response to my question after learning about this late last night. You can read the letter I received from Kristal at Kroger here.
Here is the latest coupon policy for the Texas market & FAQ documents from Kroger.
I’ve been asked a lot lately what I think are good “stock” up prices. While there is no “price” rule I do have some guidelines for myself that I use to know a good “stock up” price!
Here are some examples:
-Toothbrush: Free
-Floss: Free
-Mouthwash: $0.50
-Deodorant: Free
-Body Wash: $0.50
-Soap: $0.25
-Lotion: $0.50
-Shampoo/Conditioner: $0.50
-Feminine Hygine Products: Free – $50 tops + there are a ton… of samples for these
-Shaving Cream: $0.50
-Disposable Razors: Free
-Razors, (ex. Gillette Fusion or Venus): $1
-Detergent: $1.50
-Dish Washer Tabs or Liquid: $0.50
-Toilet Paper: $0.25 per roll
-Cleaning Supplies: $0.50 or less
-Baby Wipes: $1.00 or less per box
-Diapers: $0.11 per diaper
-Candles: $1.00 or less (high quality)
-Aluminum Foil: $0.50
-Fruit: $1.00/lb
-Meat: $2/lb, $4/lb Steaks (high quality)
-Potatoes: $3/10 lb bag
-Soda: $2.50/12 pk
-Cereal: $$0.50 per box
-Canned veggies: $0.35
-Frozen veggies: Free
-Pasta: $0.25
-Pasta Sauce: $.50
My rule of thumb is if I am saving 90% or more off of the retail price I have most likely found a rock bottom priced deal and it’s time to stock up. I also use the $1 and Under Drug Store Deals list I post as a guide to stock up for the week.
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Don’t you just love getting a free product coupon in the mail? When you have a free product coupon it seems like a no brainer the there is only one way to use it, go and get the item free, right?
Consider the following:
You pay tax on free items, so it is in your best interest to still get the product on sale so you are paying less tax.
For items you can find at CVS (beauty supplies, personal care products etc.) I save those free product coupons for using at CVS when I have a “Buy $20 save, $5”. You can receive these types of coupons from CVS when you sign up for their e-newsletter. In this case I don’t worry about the items being on sale, rather the opposite I try to get the items to then add up to the $20 and essentially I can then pick anything in the store for $5.00 for free!
If you have a free product coupon and that item is on sale at a store for Buy One Get One Free, use you free product coupon to “buy one” and let the store give you the other one free, getting BOTH ITEMS FREE (but still paying tax on both items).
I save my free product coupons and wait till the expiration date is nearing to see if some awesome sale will come like a Kroger Mega Event, Buy 10 and Save $5.00. Often I do have at least one free product coupon for the Mega Event.
At Kroger, give your Kroger shopper’s card last as they can then put the full value amount (pre-sale) on the coupon and both you and Kroger win, as you both get that amount from the Manufacturer.
You can combine a Free Product Coupon with a Target Store coupon, or at least I have done this many times.
Things to Note about Free Product Coupons
When checking out, can save the free product items to the end it will make it easier for the cashier to find the price of those items.
Make sure (especially at Target) your cashier is keying in the amount into the computer, they also should then write it on the coupon, that way they are getting back the same amount given to you.
For those of you who are asking the question “how does she get free product coupons mailed to her?”
Well there are several different ways; first I highly recommend getting a Kraft First Taste Account. This is totally free and they will send members offers in their accounts. Now not all members get offered the same thing and it is a complete mystery to me as why some of us always get the offers and others do not. You must acknowledge that you want the free product coupon and they mail it you. I also recommend getting a P & G Vocal Point Account.
Did you miss the beginning of our Extreme Couponing 101 Series if so check out these articles:
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Albertsons
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Shop Dollar General
-Extreme Couponing 101- How to Utilize “Free” Coupons”
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