Make a list and stick to it.
By making a list and sticking to it you are not going to go over your budget. You’ll even save a ton of money. Figure out what you need. Then do a search and find coupons for every item. It is sometimes time consuming but really worth the effort.
Some things on the list for us: (it’s short because I need to empty out the fridge because we’re leaving for Texas next Monday)
Coffee Creamer
Bananas
Milk
bread
cheese
butter
How to find Coupons:
Get the Sunday Paper and collect every Red Plum, Smart Source, and coupon insert you can find. If the coupons are good and you will use more than one, by yourself an extra paper. You can also purchase coupons from a coupon clipping service. It’s illegal to sell coupons but they are so cheap they are only charging you for their cutting and mailing out of the coupons.
Get as many magazines as you can find. Magazines can be purchased at really low prices at Amazon and even found for free on freebie sites all over the internet. Magazines usually contain samples and more than enough coupons to make the magazine free.
Use the internet. Do a search for the coupons you need. Are you brand dependent or not. If you have to have a certain brand then it’s best to go to that products main website. You can find coupons under tabs called, coupons, and promotions. I usually just type the item name followed by coupon and things pop up. You can even find coupons for fresh food.
Ways to save when there are no coupons available
With bread, if you can’t find a coupon then you can search out your local bakery. We have Franz around here. I remember growing up we had Wonder bread. So I know that they are around. Sometimes the local bakeries for the large bread companies, will even be outlets. They will have bread really cheap. Also, you might look into getting bread at your local Big Box wholesale store (BJ’s, Costco, Sams). We get two loves cheaper than one loaf when we go shopping at Costco.
Good Deals This Week:
At Rite Aid:
Single Check Rebates
(Rebates below are a limit of one unless otherwise noted)
Maybelline Cosmetics 40% Off
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #61 when you purchase 1 Maybelline Mascara
Deal Scenario (based on on-line price):
Buy 1 Maybelline Great Lash Mascara priced at $4.89 (should ring up at $2.93 due to sale)
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/10 RP
Use the $1/1 Rite Aid Video Values coupon found here
Get a $2 SCR
Final Cost FREE + a $1 moneymaker!
Tom’s of Maine Deodorant or Toothpaste 2/$6
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #70 (on 2)
Use 2 $1/1 toothpaste coupons found here (good for sensitive toothpaste)
Final Cost $1.50 each!
Sensodyne Toothpaste $4.99
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #66 (excludes Iso-Active)
Use the $0.75/1 coupon found here
Final Cost $3.24!
Skintimate or Edge Shave Gel 2/$4
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #50
Deal Scenario:
Buy 2 Edge Shave Gels
Use 2 $0.75/1 coupons from the 1/10 SS
Final Cost $0.75 each!
Airborne $4.99
Get a $2 Single Check Rebate #37
Use the $1/1 coupon from the 1/17 SS
Final Cost $1.99!
Comtrex Cough & Cold $3.99
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #10
Use the $1.50/1 coupon from the 12/6 SS
Final Cost $1.49!
SanDisk 8GB SD Card $39.99
Get a $10 Single Check Rebate #100
Use the $5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon found here
Final Cost $24.99!
Lexar 8GB SD Card $39.99
Get a $10 Single Check Rebate #102 (Limit 2)
Use the $5 off $25 Rite Aid coupon found here
Final Cost $24.99
Alli Weight Loss Aid Starter Kit 60-90 count or 120 count refill $10 Off
Get a $10 Single Check Rebate $43
Deal Scenario (based on on-line price):
Buy 1 Alli 120 count refill priced at $64.99 (this should ring up at $54.99 due to $10 off sale)
Use the $5/$25 Rite Aid coupon found here
Use the $10/1 coupon from the 1/3 RP
Pay $39.99
Submit for the $10 Single Check Rebate #43
Plus, submit for rebate #552 found here to receive a $25 Rite Aid gift card
Final Cost $9.99!! Awesome price!
Valentine M&M’s Candies 9.9-12.6 oz. Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Get a $1 Single Check Rebate #97 (good when you purchase 2 M&M’s; Limit 2!)
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 1/10 RP
Final Cost depends on where you live
For more great deals check out Hip 2 Save
Walgreens:
Pert Plus
$2.50 and earns $2 in Register Rewards
$1.50 off Pert Plus For Men 1/24 SS, $1 off 1/24 SS
As low as FREE after coupon and Register Rewards!
BIC Disposable Razors
B1G1
B1G1 coupon 1/10 SS
Get 2 FREE after coupon!
Sure Deodorant
$2/3 with in-ad coupon
$1.50 off Sure For Men, 1/24 SS, $1 off any 1/24 SS
Sure Try Me Free Rebates here, here and here (Not sure what is included in sale, but Sure For Men was pictured in the ad, must buy products with Try Me Free peelies to submit rebate)
As low as FREE + profit after coupons and rebate!
Olay Quench Body Lotion
$7.99 (and get a free Olay Quench In-Shower Lotion WYB Body Lotion)
$2 off 1/17 RP
Try Me Free Rebate (must purchase by 1/29)
Get 2 FREE lotions for a profit after coupon and rebate!
Reach Prevent Toothbrush
$0.99 with in-ad coupon
$1 off 10/18 RP
FREE after coupon!
TRU2Go Blood Glucose Monitor
$9.99 with a $9.99 rebate in box
FREE after rebate!
Coffee Mate Liquid
B1G1 ($2.49)
$1 off printable
Get 2 for just $0.25 each after $2-$1 coupons!
Blistex
2/$2
$1/2 coupon 12/13 SS
Only $0.50 each after coupon!
7-UP, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch or Sunkit 2 Liters
$1.25 each and earns $2 in Register Rewards WYB 3
Only $0.67 each after rewards!
Stayfree or Carefree
$1.99
$1 off printables
Only $0.99 after coupon!
Maxwell House Coffee
$1.99
$1 off from December Food & Family Magazine
Only $0.99 after coupon!
Bayer Breeze 2 or Contour Meter
$14.99 and earns $5 in Register Rewards
$14.99 mail-in rebate in box
FREE + profit after rewards and rebate!
Check out Scenarios for how to maximize your deals at The Freebie Blogger.
thanks so much for all the great tips