What is Couponing?

   If you don't have any idea or a very brief understanding what couponing is or how it's implimented, let me elaborate for you. It's very simple to do and not hard once you get the hang of it. It is easier when you are organized though.

   Couponing is when you use store coupons and manufacturers coupons to purchase merchandise or get discounts on products. Most people who coupon a lot understand how to get the most from their coupons. Reason is they take time to research when products go on sale at rock bottom then use their coupons to get the product for as little as possible, even free. When you really work at it though.

Is it possible to get free grocery store products with coupons?

   The answer is, Yes! Absolutley, it's definitly possible to use coupons to buy, even receive money back for purchasing their products. Coupons are used just like money.

Still Confused? Here's an example:

Buy 1 Razor for a $1.97

then use 1 coupon for $2.00 off any "specified" razor

(most coupons are found in the sunday paper and online)

Give cashier $0.00 and get free razor

   I hope that helped you with the very basics of what couponing is and how couponing works. For some it might be a little overwhelming at first but once you do it the first time you can't stop. It's so rewarding getting useful items for no cost or even getting money back. If you want to save money I would suggest couponing, it's definitly worth it when you add it up.

So pick up some papers this sunday and get your coupons. You won't be able to stop shopping.

Vons Coupon Matchups & Deals for 9/28- 10/4

This week's coupon matchups and deals for 9/28 to 10/4. This list has been verified in Southern California and may vary by region and/ or store. Also, I shop at the store in Corona, CA., they will double your first coupon up to a dollar ($1). If you're purchasing multiple items they will double your first coupon per that item and the rest of your coupons will stay as face value. If you have any questions leave a comment or email me. Happy coupon shopping and take your binder in case you find any extra great deals!

Meat

Rancher's Reserve 7-Bone Chuck Pot Roast $1.88lb

Rancher's Reserve Boneless Beef Cross Rib Roast $2.88lb.

Fresh Safeway Chicken Drumsticks $1.27lb.

Boneless Whole Pork Loin $2.97lb.

Farmland Sliced Bacon $2.99ea.

Fresh Pork Spare Ribs $2.99lb.

Lean Ground Beef -Value Pack $3.99lb.

Rancher's Reserve Boneless Beef Ribeye Steak $8.99lb

Boneless Beef Tri-Tip Roast $5.99lb.

Foster Farms Split Chicken Broiler $1.49lb.

Johnsonville Smoked Sausage or Bratwurst $3.49

Use $.75/1 Johnsonville Smoked Sausage or Bratwurst (SmartSource Insert)

+Doubles to $1/1

Final Cost: As low as $2.49 each

Ball Park Meat Franks $2.79

Use $.75/1 Ball Park Meat Franks

+Doubles to $1/1

Final Cost: As low as $1.79 each

Buddig Deli Thin Sliced Lunchmeat $.59

Use $.55/2 Buddig Deli Lunchmeat

+Doubles to $1/1

Final Cost: As low as $.09 each when you buy two (2)

Grocery

Mission Tortilla Chips $1.49

Mission Artisian Tortillas $1.49

Prego Pasta Sauce $1.79

Use $.75/2 Prego Pasta Sauce

+Doubles to $1/2

Final Cost: $1.29 each when you buy 2

Anthony's Pasta $.89 each

Rice o Roni $.75 each

2-Liter, 7-up, A&W and other varieties $.79 each

Powerade $.59+crv

Hershey's Single Bars- KitKat, Reese's, etc. $1.19 each

Buy 2 get 2 FREE

Final Cost: $.59 each when you get four (4)

Tostino's Pizza Rolls $2.99

Use store coupon

and use $.35/1 Tostino's Pizza Rolls

+doubles to $1/1

Final Cost: $1.99 each

Pillsbury Frozen Breakfast Strudel $1.99

Use store coupon

and use $.50/2 Pillsbury Frozen Breakfast 

+doubles to $1/2

Final Cost: $1.48 each when you buy two (2)

Staples Dollar Days, Coupons & Deals 9/25- 10/1

If you spend $25 or more you can get an extra $5 off your purchase, print your coupon here.

Dollar Days- $1

BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers $1.00

Staples 3.25”x 4.25” side-spiral Memo Book $1.00

Notebook, 80-sheets 7”x5” $1.00

TOPS Steno Book 6”x9” $1.00

Calendar Dry-Erase Board with Marker $1.00

Staples Fashion Notebooks or Composition Books $1.00

Dollar Days- $2

Staples Memo Pad 3.25x 3.25

Staples Hype Highlighters 6-pk

Zebra Sarasa retractable pens

Staples Memo Pad 3”x 5”, 75-sheets, 6-pk.

Staples Invisible Tape 4pk, 300ft

Dollar Days- $3

Staples Full- strip stapler value pack, black

Post-it 2 color label pad (holiday gift labels, reg. labels, etc)

Target Coupon Matchup & Deals 9/18-9/24

This week's coupon match ups and deals for Target. Bring your coupon binders in case you find any great deals and come back and share them with us. Have fun!

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream $3.25

Use $1/2 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt- printable coupon
Final Cost: $2.75 each when you buy two (2)

Breyers Ice Cream 1.5 qt $3.25

Use $.50/1 Breyer’s Blast 48 oz- printable coupon

Final Cost: $2.75 each

Candy Bars, Select Upscale $2.29

Frito-Lay Multipacks 20-22 ct $5.49, or Family Size Chips $4.00

Gold’n Plump Fresh Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 20 oz $4.99

Use $1/1 Gold’n Plump All Natural Chicken (use zip 76109 on SmartSource)

Final Cost: $3.99 each

GoGo Squeeze Applesauce 4 pk $2.29

Use $.75/1 GoGo SqueeZ 4-pack coupon available up on their Facebook Page HERE.

Final Cost: $1.34 each

Jimmy Dean D-lights Breakfast Sandwiches 4 pk $4.99
Use $1/1 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich or Jimmy D’s Product (Red Plum Insert)
or use $.75/1 Jimmy Dean’s Jimmy D’s Product (Red Plum Insert) 

Final Cost: As low as $3.99 each

Stouffer’s Frozen Meals, Select (Lasagna 38 oz Shown) $6.49
Use $1.50/1 Stouffer’s frozen entree 30- to 96-oz. Target Web Coupon

and use $1/1 Stouffer's Family Size or Skillet Entree (23-96oz) printable coupon

Final Cost: $3.99 each

TGI Friday’s Frozen Appetizers 12-17.4 oz Select Varieties 2/$9
Use $1.50/1 TGI Friday’s Green Bean Fries (Smart Source Insert)
or use $1.50/1 TGI Friday’s Stuffed Jalepenos 15 oz (Smart Source Insert)

Final Cost: $2.50 each

A big thanks to TotallyTarget for compiling this week's deals.

Want the full list for Target? Click here to for a list of all the deals.

CVS Coupon Matchup & Deals 9/18- 9/24

This week’s CVS Coupon Matchup & Deals. May vary by region, this list has been verified in Southern California area. Match your coupons with the sales and don’t forget your coupon folder just in case you find extra deals in the store. 

*All Inserts (Smart Source, Red Plum and Proctor & Gamble) that I use are from the Orange County Register and LA Times Sunday paper.

Scott Paper Towels 6 pk. $5.77, Get $1 ECB’s, Limit 1
$1/1 Scott Paper Towels, exp. 10/23/11 (Smart Source Insert in Sunday paper)
$1/1 Scott Towels, exp. 9/25/11
Pay $4.77, receive $1 extra
Final Cost: $3.77

Revlon Super Lustrous, Moon Drops or Color Burst Lip $5.99, Get $5 ECB’s, Limit 2
Pay $5.99, receive $5
Final Cost: $.99 

Tide Liquid or Powder, $5.94, Limit 3
$1.50/1 Tide Stain Release Powder, Duo Pac or Liquid, exp. 9/30/11 (Proctor & Gamble Insert)
$2/1 Tide or Gain Powder Detergent, exp. 10/31/11 (Smart Source Insert)
Final Cost: As low as $3.94

Aussie or Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler, $2.66, Limit 6
$1/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie Product, exp. 9/30/11 (Red Plum Insert)
Final Cost: $1.66 each

Barilla Pasta, $.99
$0.55/1 Barilla Whole Grain Pasta, exp. 11/13/11 (Smart Source Insert)
Final Cost: $.44 each

*The diaper deals this week should be a double deal. When buying 6 jumbo packs of diapers you get the 7^th one free (a catalina will print out at the register), PLUS when you spend more than $25 you will receive $10 Extracare bucks. So that’s $10 back, the coupons you use on the diapers and a catalina for another free package of diapers! Hurry to get yours because it’s while supplies last.

Buy 6 Jumbo Pack Diapers, get a 7th Jumbo Pack for Free
This offer is good through 12/31/11, No limit is listed in the ad!
*Excludes Mega and Box packages. While supplies last.
$1.50/2 Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 9/30/11 (P&G 08/28/11)
$1/1 Pampers Kandoo Product printable
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 10/8/11 (Smart Source Insert)
$3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers, exp. 10/8/11 (Smart Source Insert)
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants, exp. 1/31/12
$2/1 Pull-Ups Training Pants printable
$3/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 1/31/12

Spend $25 on participating baby products, get $10 extrabucks, Limit 1 offer per household

All Jumbo Pack Huggies or Pampers, $9
$3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers, exp. 10/8/11 (SS 09/11/11 #2)
$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 10/8/11 (SS 09/11/11 #2)
$2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants, exp. 1/31/12
$3/1 Huggies Diapers, exp. 1/31/12

Spend $20 on any Excedrin, get $10 extrabucks, Limit 1 offer, prices will vary
$1.50/1 Excedrin Product, exp. 12/18/11 (in smart source insert from Sunday paper)
$1.50/1 Excedrin Product (CVS Receipt Printout)
$1/1 Excedrin PM printable
$1/1 Excedrin Migraine Product printable
Final Cost: Varies
 

$1.00 off Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees

Check it out at Target. Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees for $.79

Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees $1.79

Use $1/1 Gerber Graduates Lil' Entrees printable coupon

Final Cost: $.79 each

Vons Coupon Matchups & Deals for 9/14- 9/20

 This week's Vons coupon matchups & deals. Verified in Southern California and may vary from state and/ or region. Don't forget to bring your binder so you don't miss out on any deals in the store. Happy Coupon Shopping!

Also from 9/16- 9/18 if you purchase $75 or more in groceries at Vons or Pavilions with your card, you will receive a $10 off coupon on your next purchase. Plus if you get your flu shot, they'll also give 10%off your groceries.

Meat:

 Foster Farms Fresh Whole Chicken $.69/lb., limit 3

Tyson Fully Cooked Entrees (17oz. or 6 oz. chicken strips) $7.99

Buy one (1) get one (1) free

Final Cost: $3.99 each 

Grocery:

OverJoy Breads (16oz White or Wheat) $.99

Hass Avocados $1.25

Quaker Quakes Rice Snacks (3-3.5oz. bags) $1.00

Safeway Diced Tomatoes (14.5-15oz.) $.88
Gerber Graduates Puffs or Crunchies (1.48oz) $2.00

Minute Maid Drinks (64oz) $.99

Pop-Secret Microwave Popcorn $2.50

Use Store Coupon for $1.49 each, limit 4

and use $1/2 Pop Secret Products printable coupon

Final Cost: As low as $.99 each

Rosarita Beans (15-16oz.) $.99

Buy 4 cans and get a Free package of Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas

Final Cost: $.79 for each item when you buy four (4) cans

Buy 2 bags of Lay's Potato or Doritos Chips at $4.29

Get 2 free bags of Lay's Potato or Doritos Chips

Final Cost: $2.14 each

Eggo Frozen Breakfast (10-16oz) $2.00

Use $1/2 Packages of Eggo Frozen Products (from Smart Source Insert in Sunday Paper-LA Times)

Final Cost: $1.50 each when you buy 2

Tombstone Original Pizza (20-22oz) $5.99
Use store coupon for $2.99 each, limit 3
Final Cost: $2.99 each

Nestle' Cookie Dough (16-16.5oz.) $2.99
Use store coupon for $2.49, limit 4
and use $1.25/1 Nestle' refrigerated Cookie Dough printable coupon
Final Cost: $1.24 each

Danimals Dannon Kids Yogurt $2.19
Use store coupon for $1.69, limit 3
and use $.50/1 Danimals pack (from Smart Source Insert in Sunday paper-LA Times)
Final Cost: $1.19 each

V8 Fusion or Smoothie $2.49
Use store coupon for $1.99, limit 3
and use $.50/1 V8 Fusion juice variety (from Smart Source Insert in Sunday paper-LA Times)

Final Cost: $1.49 each

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Bars 8ct $1.99
Use $1/2 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars (from Red Plum Insert in Sunday Paper-LA Times)

Final Cost: $1.49 each when you buy two (2)

Prego Pasta Sauce (23-24oz.) $1.99
Use store coupon for $1.49, limit 6
and use $.75/2 Any Prego Sauces (from Smart Source Insert Sunday Paper-LA Times)

Final Cost: $1.61 each when you buy two (2)

Cambell's Chunky Soup or Bowls $1.49
Use store coupon for $1.11, limit 8
and use $2/5 can or microwavable bowl varieties of Cambell's Chunky soup or chili printable coupon

Final Cost: $.71 each when you buy five (5)

Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna or Deli Creations Cracker Combos (3.9-16oz) $2.49
Use store coupon for $1.49, limit 5

Final Cost: $1.49 each

Nabisco Tray Packs $4.49
Use store coupon for $3.49, limit 6
and use $.75/2 Nabisco cookies and crackers

Final Cost: $3.11 each when you buy two (2)

Nabisco Snack Crackers or Toasted Chips $2.99
Use store coupon for $1.99, limit 6

Final Cost: $1.99 each

Kraft Singles $3.49
Use store coupon for $2.49, limit 2

Final Cost: $2.49 each

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise $2.99
Use store coupon for $2.49, limit 3

Final Cost: $2.49 each

Kellogg's Pop Tarts or Rice Krispies Treats $1.99
Use store coupon for $1.49, limit 6

Final Cost: $1.49 each

Safeway SELECT Party Size Meals $9.99
Use store coupon for $6.99, limit 3
Final Cost: $6.99 each

Stouffer's or Lean Cuisine Entree Meals $2.49
Use store coupon for $1.99, limit 2
Final Cost: $1.99 each

Quilted Northern or Angel Soft Bath Tissue or Viva Paper Towels $7.99
Use store coupon for $5.49, limit 2

Final Cost: $5.49 each

Safeway Fish Oil, Calcium or Multivitamins $6.65
Use store coupon for $5.00, limit 4
Final Cost: $5.00 each

These deals are from 9/16- 9/18 only- 3 Day Sale!!! Don't miss out!

Refreshe Water 24-pack (16.9oz.) $2.88

Frito Lay Variety Pack 20-22ct $5.00

Safeway Apple Juice (64oz.) $1.49

Happy Savings, don't forget to share your deals as well!

CVS Coupon Matchup & Deals 9/11- 9/17

This week's CVS coupon matchup & deals for week 9/11- 9/17. Give a big thanks to MoneySavingMom for this week's savings.

Extra Care Buck Deals:

Buy 1 St Joseph Aspirin at $2, Get $1 ECBs, Limit 1

Use $1/1 coupon from the 8/7 SmartSource insert

Final Cost: Free after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 CVS Allergy Relief at $3.69, Get $3.69 ECBs, Limit 1

Final Cost: Free after ECBs

Buy 1 RepHresh Brilliant Tampons at $6.79, Get $6.79 ECBs (Limit 1)

Use $1/1 printable

Final Cost: Free plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Irish Spring or Softsoap Body Wash at $2.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)

Use $0.75/1 printable

Or use $0.50/1 printable

Final Cost: As low as $0.24 after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Playtex Gentle Glide at $7.99, Get $3 ECBs, Limit 1

Use $2/1 coupon from the 8/14 SmartSource insert

Or use $1/1 printable
Final Cost: As low as $2.99 after coupon and ECBs

Buy 1 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers at $8.99, Get $1 ECBs, Limit 1

Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/14 or 9/11 SmartSource insert

Final Cost: $4.99 after coupon and ECBs

Coupon Deals Only

Dawn – $0.99, Limit 5

Use $0.50/1 coupon form the 8/28 P&G insert

Or use $0.75/1 coupon from the 8/28 P&G insert

Final Cost: As low as $0.24 after coupon (6 month stock up item)

Bengay – $5.49

Use $5/1 coupon from the 9/11 SmartSource insert

Final Cost: $0.49 after coupon (6 month stock up item)

Skippy Peanut Butter – $1.67

Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable

Final Cost: $1.17 each after coupon

Get MET-RX Protein Plus Protein Bars for $.19 at Walmart!

Great deal I got yesterday at Walmart. Used 8 coupons for “MET-RX Protein Plus” Protein Bar and I got them for $.19 each and they are so delicious.

MET-RX Protein Plus Bar $2.19

Use $2/1 MET-RX Protein Bar from SS insert

Final Cost: $.19

CVS Coupon Matchup & Deals 9/4- 9/10

This week’s CVS Coupon Matchup & Deals. May vary by region, this list has been verified in Southern California area. Match your coupons with the sales and don’t forget your coupon folder just in case you find extra deals in the store.

Kellogg’s Cereal, includes Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Froot Loops, Cocoa or Rice Krispies, $1.77, Limit 4
$1/3 Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Honey Snacks or Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal, exp. 10/9/11 (RP 08/28/11)
$1/3 Kellogg’s Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Honey Smacks or Frosted Flakes Cereal, exp. 9/4/11 (RP 07/24/11)
$1/2 Kellogg’s Cereals, exp. 9/18/11 (RP 08/07/11)
$0.70/1 Kelloggs Raisin Bran Cereal printable
$1/2 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Rasin Bran Crunch, or Raisin Bran Extra Cereal printable
Final Cost: as low as $1.27

Sara Lee Bread, $2
$0.55/1 Sara Lee Iron Kids Better White Bread, exp. 9/30/11 (RP 08/28/11 R)
$0.55/1 Sara Lee Wheat Bread, exp. 9/10/11 (RP 08/14/11 R)
Final Cost: $1.45

Keebler Granola Fudge Bars, 2 for $5 (Limit 1 ECB offer or 2 boxes)
$0.75/1 Keebler Granola Fudge Bars printable
$0.75/1 Keebler Granola Fudge Bars, exp. 9/4/11 (RP 07/10/11)
Pay $3.50, receive $2 extrabucks, when you buy 2
Final Cost: $.75 per box when you buy 2

Hershey’s Air Delight Bar, $.99, Limit 1
Pay $.99, receive $.99 extrabucks
Final Cost: Free

Ajax Dish Liquid, 16 oz., $.89
$1/2 Dynamo, Ajax, Fab, or Niagara Product, exp. 11/30/11 (SS 08/14/11 R)
Final Cost $.49

Suave Body Wash, $2
B2G1 Suave Body Wash Product, exp. 9/11/11 (RP 08/14/11)
Final Cost: $1.33 when you buy 3

Skintimate Shave Gel or Cream, $1.99
$1/1 Skintimate Moisturizing Cream Shave, exp. 9/10/11 (SS 07/24/11)
$0.55/1 Skintimate Shave Gel, exp. 9/10/11 (SS 07/24/11)
Final Cost: as low as $.99

Suave Deodorant, $.99
$0.75/1 Suave Deodorant Product, exp. 9/11/11 (RP 08/14/11)
Final Cost: $.24

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, $3.49, Limit 2
$1/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, exp. 9/30/11 (SS 08/28/11)
Pay $2.49, receive $1.50 extrabucks
Final Cost: $.99

Carefree Body Shape Pantiliners, 20-22 ct. $1, Limit 1
$0.50/1 Carefree Product, exp. 10/31/11 (SS 08/21/11)
Pay $.50, receive $1 extrabucks
Final Cost: $.50 money maker

Always Pantiliners, 30-60 ct., 2 for $6, Limit 1 ECB Offer (2 boxes)
$1/1 Always Pantiliners, exp. 9/30/11 (P&G Sampler)
Pay $4, receive $2 extrabucks
Final Cost: $1 ea when you buy 2

And a couple of items that are a good price even without coupons:

Purex Laundry Detergent, 25-33 load, $1.88, Limit 4

Earth Essentials Paper Towels, 8 pk, $3.77, Limit 3

Free Downey Unstopables Sample Giveaway

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