A few of you have reported finding fall/winter clothing at 75% now at Target! This makes for amazing deals on clothes for next year, or this year for that matter.
Kids Jeans for $2.75… I can’t get that at a consignment sale (sorry to my great friends who run one).
Over one quarter of my email is from readers that have problems printing coupons from one of the big coupons sites or from direct links to coupons on manufacturer’s sites. Sadly there is not one answer than fix everyone’s problems. Here are some tips to try to help though.
For more answers to common coupon questions go here.
First, Many links are browser specific:
I already change any links for readers using Internet Explorer (IE) or FireFox (FF) as their browser. These are listed as printable (IE) or printable (FF).
If you run across a link surfing the internet here’s how to change it yourself:
A Link:
http://bricks.coupons.com/Start.asp?tqnm=zarmedj79203053&bt=vg&o=59668&
See the “vg”? That is one little part that makes this link only work in Firefox. If anyone tried to print it in another web browser it would sit on the “sending to printer” screen indefinitely.
Want to make it for Internet Explorer?
Change the “vg” to “vi”
Want to make it for Safari?
Change the “vg” to “xs”
Sometimes the link will have a “wg” this works the same, just change the “wg” to “wi” for (IE) or to “xs” for Safari.
That’s great but I can’t print from any link!
Try these tips to see if any will work:
1. Download a new version of Java.
I am in awe at the pictures of Haiti, the destruction and the people. Honestly, it is events like this that you never forget where you were when you saw it or heard about it.
If you know nothing about Haiti, read a little about the poverty that already existed. If you want something not mainstream media, check out this blog of missionaries in the area.
The number one need is money, CNN put together a list of international organizations currently providing relief that are accepting donations.
One easy option text HAITI to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the Red Cross.
Another Option:
I know for most of us we don’t have excessive fund to donate. We do have an abundance of other items. If you know of a clothing, blanket, personal care items etc. type drive in your please leave a comment with the details. I will pull any details together make a running list by area.
Florida
Cities All Over Florida Have Places To Drop Off Supplies; Check Here
Snack Food, Cereal, Towels, and Hygiene Products [note: no clothes at this time]
Miami – Drop off at any Fire Department
Non perishable Food, Water, Medical Supplies or Medications
Lakeland – St. Paul Lutheran
If you have had any issues with using coupons at CVS lately, this email is about the best I have seen as far as detailing out coupon issues and having a corporate answer for it.
I have removed the original person who asked the question but the remainder of the email is an untouched copy of their response.
From: Store Comments [mailto:StoreComments@cvs.com]
Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 1:31 PM
To:
Subject: CVS/pharmacy Response 08300079
CVS/pharmacy®
Dear ,
Thank you for your e-mail regarding CVS/pharmacy coupon policy. I do apologize that each CVS/pharmacy you go to tells you something different.
There are lots of coupons out on the internet that aren’t “good” coupons. There are also lots of ways to misuse a coupon.
To see the complete Southern Savers database of good coupons go here.
Here are a few rules to help you stay on the right path in couponing:
-Always follow the words on the coupon. If it says it is for a 6oz box, then buy the size indicated. While it might work for another size or even product that is fraudulent use of the coupon.
-Don’t intentionally use expired coupons. If your store has said that it is okay, you should still ask before using one on every trip. Most stores DO NOT allow any.
-You should never make a copy, scan, or fax of a printable coupon in any way. There are lots of security features built into these coupons. While they may scan in the grocery store – the store will never get reimbursed for them.
To put this into lay person terms:
- The unique 2-D barcode on the upper left is a different number for every coupon you print, even for a second print of the same coupon.
- The dotted line around the entire coupon is really text. It has your user id, the date and time and coupon offer information printed – repeating at least 35 times around the coupon. This is also printed at the bottom of the expiration date box.
- The long barcode at the bottom also has a portion of the unique 2-D barcode number in it. These barcodes are much more specific and very soon will be the barcode that is scanned in all stores!
- To see the typical life cycle of a coupon and learn more coupon facts go here.
Coupons sent via email
There are many coupons that are passed around in emails that are for FREE products. These all fall into the “too good to be true category”. Most of these have been scanned from a coupon that someone received from a manufacturer directly. Don’t get mad at the person that sent it to you, they have been passed around for years. Manufacturers rarely if ever release printable coupons for free products. If they do it is not often through a .pdf coupon.
To see a full list of coupons that are fraudulent go here. You’ll also notice many of these have rewards offered for catching the original person that created the coupon!
What are the consquences of Coupon Fraud? Read More→
“Beginning January 1 through February 28, 2010, Callaway Gardens is inviting everyone to “Be Our Guest.” Admission is complimentary for these two months providing guests with the opportunity to enjoy time with their family and friends reconnecting in nature. Just show up – no ticket necessary to enter the Gardens.” – callawaygardens.com
I’m so excited!! We might have to make a road trip to visit family near there.
(thanks Jessica!)
Callaway Gardens is south of Atlanta near LaGrange GA.
Walgreens new January Coupon Booklet is out and there are a few great deals using the store coupons with manufacturer coupons!
Phazyme 12ct $4.99
-$2 off Phazyme 12 ct January Coupon Booklet (store coupon)
-$10/3 Advantage Brand products RP 10/11
-$7/2 Advantage Brand Products RP 10/11 (exp 12/31)
**Deal Idea**
Buy: (3) Phazyme $4.99 ea
Use:
-$10/3 Advantage Brand RP 10/11
-$2 off store coupon (will take off $6)
Total Due: $1.03 profit!
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Revlon Cream gloss B1G1 at $9.99
-$2 off Revlon Cosmetic SS 12/13
-$3 off Revlon January Coupon Booklet (store coupon) *will take off $6
(use (2) manuf. coupons and store coupon makes both FREE)
Revlon Age Defying Foundation B1G1 at $12.99
-$2 off Revlon Cosmetic SS 12/13
-$3 off Revlon January Coupon Booklet (store coupon) *will take off $6
(use (2) manuf. coupons and store coupon makes $1.49 ea)
Valentine’s Hershey Kisses or Miniatures $2.50 ea
-$1/2 Hershey’s Kisses January Coupon Booklet (store coupon)
-.50/1 Hershey’s Kisses printable (manuf. w/ Target logo)
(buy 2, use (2) manuf. coupons and store coupon makes it $1.50 ea)
Breathe Right Kids Nasal Strips 12 ct $5.49
-$3 off Breath Right Strips January Coupon Booklet (store coupon)
-$1 off Breath Right Strips RP 10/18
(use both makes it $1.49)
Check your Walgreens for the newest monthly coupon book. “Start Here For a NEW YOU” has over $400 of Walgreens store coupons. These coupons can all be stacked with manufacturer coupons (I’ve found what coupons are out there for you already.
All coupons are store coupons are good through 1/30.
The Coupons:
$10 off Aquafresh White Trays 14 pack (reg. $35)
-$7 off Aquafresh Trays printable (makes it $18)
$2 off Bausch & Lomb Ocuvite or PreserVision Eye Care 50-240 ct
-$1 off PreserVision printable (IE) or printable (FF)
$4 off Benefiber: 28 ct Stick Pack, 48 to 62 dose, 100 ct Chewable (reg. $12.99)
-$2 off Benefiber SS 12/6 or printable
$3 off Breathe Right Kids Nasal Strips 12 ct (reg. $5.49)
-$1 off any Breath Right product RP 10/18
$1 off Diabeti-Derm Foot Rejuvenating Cream 4 oz or Multi-Betic Vitamins 60 ct
-$2 off Diabeti-Derm Foot Cream printable
$2 off Gas-X Chewables or Softgels 48 to 72 ct
-$1 off Gas-X SS 10/18, 12/6 or printable (IE) or printable (FF)
$2 off Genteal Eye Care
-$1.50 off Genteal SS 10/18
$1/2 Hershey’s or Reese’s Valentine’s Candy 8 or 8.5 oz
-.50/1 Hershey’s Kisses printable
$3 off L’Oreal Preference or Couleur Experte Hair Color
-$2 off L’Oreal Preference RP 11/1
$1 off PediaSure 6 ct 8 oz each
-$2 off PediaSure SS 10/11
-$1.50 off PediaSure printable (manuf. w/ Target logo)
It’s almost the end of the month and the year!! There are a few things to do:
- Head to Rite Aid Video Values, watch any videos and get any coupons you might want. They will disappear on 1/1 and reload a new batch but you will still be able to use them through January.
- Use any Upromise eCoupons you want before 1/1 (they don’t carry over to the next month).
- Print any coupons on Coupons.com , SmartSource.com, and RedPlum.com (they also may or may not carry over to next month) They also just loaded a lot of new coupons!
Rebates that need to be purchased by 12/31
Personal Care
Olay Pro-X $20 Rebate
$20 rebate, wyb $50 worth of Olay Pro-X products.
(on sale at CVS this week!)
Physicians Formula Mascara $9.95 rebate
Free up to $9.95, wyb specially marked 100% Natural Origin Mascara.
Physicians Formula Bronze Booster $14.95 rebate
Free up to $14.95, wyb specially marked Bronze Booster product.
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Brightener $13.95 rebate
Free up to $13.95, wyb specially marked Mineral Wear Face Brightener or Bronze Brightener.
Just for Men $9.50 Rebate
Free up to $9.50 rebate, wyb any Just for Men Touch of Gray product.
