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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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It’s a slow week at OfficeMax especially since copy and photo paper are free at Staples. Maybe there is something you need though.

OfficeMax Deals

  • Emtec 4GB USB Drive, $4.99
  • Sandisk 8GB SDHC Card, $9.99
  • HP Photo Paper 50% off at $9.99-$37.49
  • OfficeMax 8.5×11 Multipurpose Paper, 500 Sheets, $6.99
    -$4.99 back in Office Max Perks
    (makes it $2) Read More→
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    It’s a pretty good week for deals again at Staples. There are a few completely free items after rebate if you hit the store on Sun or Mon. Remember, Easy Rebates are a great way to turn Staples Rewards certificates back into real money.

    Also, if you have an event coming up, you may want to check out the FREE 100 postcard reward deal available in store only.

    Sunday and Monday Freebies

    • This is a great deal. Stock up! Staples 8.5×11″ Copy Paper, 500 sheets, $5.49 Limit 2
      -$5.49 back by Easy Rebate
      (makes it FREE)
    • This is a great deal. Stock up! Staples Pastels, 8.5×11 Colored Paper, $8.79 Limit 2
      -$8.79 Easy Rebate
      (makes it FREE)
    • This is a great deal. Stock up! HP Everyday 8.5×11 Photo Paper, 50 pk, $8.99 Limit 2
      -$8.99 Easy Rebate
      (makes it FREE)

    Technology

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      Target Logo

      Here are all the coupon match ups for Target starting the week of 3/4. There are quite a few fun Target Gift Card deals this week to take advantage of and there’s a great deal on Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles.

      If you find more deals to add, leave a note below. For coupon changes or additions, use the blue button at the bottom of this list.

      Meat

      • Market Pantry Frozen, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 2.5 lb, $5.99
        ($2.39 lb)
        Target Store Coupon -$1.50/2 Market Pantry frozen chicken products, (Target coupon) printable
        (makes it $5.24 ea.)
      • Sutton & Dodge Petite Sirloin or Top Sirloin Steak, $5.99 lb

      Produce

      • Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine Bagged Salad, 10 oz, $2.50
      • Strawberries, 1 lb, $2.49 Read More→

        Use the code 1438JFKJK0W to add 5 free points to your Disney Movie Rewards account!

        If you aren’t familiar with Disney Movie Rewards, it’s a program that rewards you for buying Disney movies and merchandise. Here’s some more information on how it works.  You get codes to enter into your account for points that can be redeemed on prizes. Here’s a list of their prizes (there are even some for 0 points).  It’s free to join!

          Today is the last day to watch the Rite Aid Video Values coupons for February.  Remember, these don’t expire for another month, so you’ll want to watch any that you might need. You never know when a great deal will pop up with one of these coupons!

          Starting tomorrow, 3/4, they will be replaced with the March offers that will expire on 4/14. Here are all the new coupons coming out:

          Pharmacy

          $4 off Bioglan Super Fish Oil 100 ct
          $5 off Lipo-flavonoid Plus 100 ct
          $3 Nature Made Vitamin D
          $2 off Prevagen 30 ct
          $1 off Street King Energy Shots

          $1 off Vitafusion MultiVite Adult Gummies, Power C Adult Gummies, Calcium Adult Gummies, or Vitamin D3 Gummies
          FREE FlavoRX Flavoring for Children’s Liquid Medication (Save $2.99)
          $2 off Gas-X
          $1.50 off Polident Denture Cleanser 78ct or Larger
          $1.50 off Super Poligrip Adhesive 2.2oz, 2.4 oz, 1.6 oz Powder or 40 ct Strips
          $6 off Prevacid 24hr 42ct Read More→

            For some quick and delicious meal ideas check out Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. Use the code FOOD to get a two year subscription for $8.99 from Tanga.

            This offer is only good today.

            Heads up, it may take 8-14 weeks for your first issue to arrive.

            Check out more Magazine Deals.

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              Kroger Logo

              Here are the deals in the Kroger ad starting 3/4. It’s pretty much a repeat of last week, with some new printable coupons thrown in since it is a new month.

              Tune in Sunday night for the list of extra deals that I found in my store.

              Produce – Mid Atlantic

              • Strawberries, 16 oz, $1.50 ea.
              • Pineapple, whole, $1.99 ea.
              • Blueberries, 1 pint, $1.99 ea.
              • D’Anjou Pears, 99¢ lb
              • Bell Peppers, red or yellow, $1 ea.
              • Green Bell Peppers, 50¢ ea.
              • Cucumbers, 50¢ ea.
              • Asparagus, $1.99 lb
              • Yellow or Zucchini Squash, 99¢ lb
              • Tasti-Lee Tomatoes, $1.69 lb

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                Friday Finals: 3/2

                on 3.2.2012 at 5:51pm
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                I had a big time this week, and made two trips.  We went to Kroger and Publix on the same night, things started off rocky in Kroger… I seriously don’t like having to argue their coupon policy when it is taped to the register and she is obviously not following it.  The cashier would not budge, I was only allowed one printable coupon period even though I read the handy in-aisle coupon policy 5 times that stated “Limit 2 print at home coupons per manufacturer”.  How we took the “limit 2” to mean one total I’ll never know.  It’s cool I sent a tweet and an email to corporate from the line and went on without some of the items in my buggy.

                I share all of this not to complain, but so that you realize this happens to everyone.  From those of us that help stores create coupon policies to those that are brand new.  You can fight all you want, but sometimes it’s best to just leave the items and go home.  Enlist the manager if you can, or for me plan to discuss it when you have more time on another day.

                I’m thankful that I continued on to Publix that night, because it really is where shopping is a pleasure.  Every coupon went through just fine and I had a small cheerleading squad by the end of the transaction with everyone excited at the savings.  That’s what couponing should feel like!

                So how did we do?

                Kroger
                Total before sales & coupons: $125.09
                Total Spent: $52.45
                Total Saved: $72.64 or 58%

                Hitting anything over 50% at Kroger is a good day.  This trip included pineapple, cantaloupe, potatoes, and squash & zucchini.  I also left with $6 in catalina coupons off my next purchase, which I promptly used at Publix.

                Publix
                Total before sales & coupons: $155.46
                Total Spent: $41.80
                Total Saved: $112.66 or 72%

                We grabbed a lot of the great deals in the new Yellow advantage flyer and also the money maker on vitamins (I found Melatonin 120 ct for $3.99 which made it a 51¢ money maker after coupons).

                Our goal is always $50 per week, so this was using last weeks budget (we didn’t go shopping) along with this week.  Even with two trips we are still slightly under budget which always works for me!

                How did you do this week?   Leave a comment or link to your savings post.


                  Lipton Tea sample

                  There are some fun personal care freebies you can grab. These are great for packing on trips and to have around the house.

                  Freebies

                  Lancome Genifique Deluxe 7-day sample – comes as a coupon to your email.

                  Eucerin Calming Itch-Relief Treatment after watching a video on their Facebook.

                  Lipton Tea Mix sample through their Facebook page.

                  Fiber Choice sample when you fill out their form.

                  Gravity Burst app for Android system.

                  Kiddie Kandids – personalized 16×20 portrait when you “like” them on Facebook.

                  Ghirardelli Chocolate Bar when you fill out their quiz on Facebook for the first 500 a day, and 10,000 throughout March.

                  Check out more Free Deals.

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