This has been a fun and different year for couponing. Thanks to a new not-reality TV show, we saw new coupon policies from a number of stores.
New Bi-Lo Coupon Policy (the best changes we saw)
Updated Harris Teeter coupon Policy (great changes)
Official CVS Coupon Policy (first ever)
Official Walgreens Policy (another first ever!)
Rite Aid Policy Changes (the worst changes we saw)
While the policy changes made some of us feel like saving money was harder, we also saw new ways to save this year With Saving Star eCoupons or stores like Piggly Wiggly & Harveys making more stores double coupons!
I also spent a while this year also trying to break some of the myths about grocery shopping. To save the most money, you really want to be in a grocery store…
Extreme Couponing 101: Supercenter vs Publix & Bi-Lo
Does Buying in Bulk Save Money: Sam’s Club vs. Regular Store Prices
In summing up the year, I would also have to say it was the year of daily deal sites. Groupon started big in 2010, but this year we saw over 80 other daily deal sites grow. One Kings Lane, BelleChic, Fab.com, Zulily, Rue La La, Hautelook, and Living Social have become regular stops for me.
Enough of 2011…
If you are just deciding to turn over a new leaf and start saving money in 2012, then check out some of the top educational posts from 2011. They are a great place to start.
CVS Shopping: A Beginners Guide
“Real” Extreme Couponing: Getting Started
Real Extreme Couponing: Getting Sunday Insert Coupons
Real Extreme Couponing: Learning Sale Cycles
Real Extreme Couponing: Gathering Printable Coupons
Start 2012 off with a ton of local coupons! For one week you can get the 2012 version of the Entertainment Book for $13.08!
To get the deal:
1. Login or Register with Ebates (a cash back site)
2. Click to Shop Now on Entertainment.com
3. Order the 2012 Coupon Book for your area.
You will owe $20.12 and get FREE shipping when you check out, but then you’ll get $7.04 put into your Ebates account. They will then mail you a check with anything you’ve earned in cash back this quarter.
These books are normally $35 each, so $13 is a pretty awesome price!
Most of the coupons in your book will be good through November of 2012.
If cash back is new to you, watch a short video explaining it.
A ton of Rite Aid Value Videos won’t be available to watch online after 12/31, but the coupons will still be valid.
Be sure to go ahead and watch the videos so you’ll have the coupons when you need them!
You won’t need to print them yet – as long as you go ahead and watch the videos, the coupons will be available to you over the next month.
These coupons will make for some great deals next week at Rite Aid.
Walmart has several DVD’s on sale for only $4. On the front of each DVD is a discount code that will get $7.50 in Hollywood Movie Money to go see select movies still in theaters. A few specific movies to look for are Clash of the Titans, Wizrd of Oz (2 disc) and Inception though there are others.
Purchase a $4 DVD at Walmart
Enter your Discount Code at ActivateRewards.com
Receive your Movie Money
This can be used to see: Happy Feet Too, New Year’s Eve, Sherlock Holmes 2, Extremely Loud Incredibly Close, J Edgar, or A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas.
There is a theater locator resource available while entering in your code. This offer expires on 1/12/12.
There is an awesome new coupon from Nestle for B1G1 Skinny Cow Candy! The most fun part is that they will be B1G1 at CVS starting Sunday 1/1, so you can get up to 4 free when you print 2 coupons. These are a nice little treat when you are trying to get in shape for the New Year.
See all the upcoming CVS deals here.
Babies R Us has a great deal on store brand diapers and wipes right now! You can get a value pack of diapers and a box of wipes for $10!
Here’s how:
- Add a $10 Special Value Pack of Diapers to your cart
- Add a box of wipes to your cart (the price will be $0 in cart)
- Sign into Shop Runner for FREE 2-day shipping
(thanks Passion for Savings!)
Lowes has several Kobalt Tools Sets on clearance for around 75% off. Order online and pick them up in-store for free to avoid shipping fees.
You can get:
- Kobalt 10 Piece, 6 Point Socket Set (Standard or Metric) for $5.98 (regularly $19.98)
- Kobalt Combination Wrench, 6 Piece (Standard or Metric) for $9.98 (regularly $24.98)
- Kobalt Multifit Combination Wrench Set, 7 Piece (Standard or Metric) for $9.98 (regularly $24.99)
You may need to enter your zip code to see the price and if there’s a store near you for in-store pick up.
The only thing better than getting something for a great price is getting it for free! Here are some great freebies you can sign up for today:
- FREE Palmer’s Men’s Lotion (Facebook)
- FREE Cup of Meow Mix Pate Toppers (and $1 off coupon)
- FREE Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food
- FREE Gas-X Thin Strips
See more freebies.
If you plan to see a movie this weekend be sure to take this coupon with you! Get a $2 small drink & $2 small popcorn with this coupon at Regal Cinemas.
This is a mobile coupon, so enter your number to have it sent to your phone and be sure to use it by 1/1/12.
See more entertainment deals.
