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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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That’s a trick question…  the answer is FREE!  Seriously, there is no need to ever pay “real” money for toothpaste.  I did a news interview this week, and the host was amazed at the idea of free toothpaste.  Toothpaste is truly a drugstore purchase if your goal is to get it for free.  We’ll get […]

    Avoiding Coupon Burnout

    on 1.30.2013 at 4:07pm
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    Whether you are a new couponer or a long time expert it can be easy to get burnt out on using coupons. It can be a lot of fun to get all of the best deals, but it also takes a lot of time and work. Your time is valuable and you can easily get […]

      I’m thrilled to announce that the Ibotta grocery savings app is now available for ANDROID!  I feel like shouting it from the mountain tops.  There are so many amazing deals with this, and I’ve felt bad for the past few weeks while Android users missed out. I did a detailed review last week that will […]

        I’m excited to share that we are finally getting local workshops going again!!  Being pregnant and having a baby in 2012 kinda slowed things down, but we are ready to hit the road for 2013! There are two classes on the schedule for January so far in Charlotte NC and Orangeburg SC. I’ll keep updating […]

          2013 Coupon Insert Schedule

          on 12.13.2012 at 9:25am
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          Here is the 2013 schedule for newspaper coupon inserts.  This is based on set schedules for some inserts, and others (P&G especially) based on historical trends.  In general this is a great guide to help you know what to expect, but there will be changes.  I’ll keep updating it as we know more. There will […]

            Getting Home Mailer Coupons

            on 10.15.2012 at 12:25pm
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            Do the words “Home Mailer” next to coupons in your match ups drive you crazy?? There are lots of coupons that are sent directly from stores or manufacturers to our homes.  I know it can be frustrating to see these listed and not have them, so here are a few tips of how to increase […]

              Are you ready for more coupon lingo?  This is part 3 of a series of posts. Catalina These are coupons that are printed out from the register when you finish your purchase.  They are printed on a separate piece of paper from your receipt and can be anything from money off a future purchase to […]

                Learning Coupon Lingo: Part 2

                on 7.23.2012 at 12:33pm
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                A while ago I started explaining coupon lingo, and hoped to finish in a more timely manner… this week though we are going to knock out all the rest! Once you learn the lingo of any culture, life gets easier to understand.  You start to talk like a native, and outsiders will listen to you […]

                  Most of us see a coupon and look for two things: the product on the coupon and the value of the coupon.  However, the fine print on the coupon contains information for the retailer AND the consumer (you!).  It’s really helpful to understand the fine print, especially since you may find yourself having to explain […]

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