tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83426215419528246532024-03-14T03:01:02.302-07:00The Less Extreme CouponerThe Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-70208123278658522972011-06-20T20:32:00.001-07:002011-06-20T20:42:56.659-07:00GREAT article on Southernsavers.comThis is an amazing article if you are trying to figure out the "how-to's" of couponing. It is exactly what I try to convey to people!<br />I get approached by several people during my Publix shopping trips. I can always tell the people who "get it" and the ones who just don't. For example when someone comes up & asks me for advice or my opinion or wants to see how I organize my coupons, I know they do or are trying to get it and I LOVE helping them!! Don't ever hesitate to ask me I am always glad to help!<br /><br />On the other hand, when someone approaches me & says, "Oh did you learn that from the TV show?" Or, "Are you one of those people from the TV?" Or even better yet, they jokingly look around and say, "Oh where's the camera crew, are you on TV?" Seriously people, your not only embarrassing me, but yourselves too. I am tempted one of these times just to say, "Oh, you look like one of those people who just sit around and watch TV." lol. That should keep them quite. heehee<br /><br />So obviously there is a lot of skeptics when it comes to couponing. And unfortunately television, as usual, has not shed much positive light on it. So I love finding articles that truly represent what couponing is, what it can do for your family and how it can be a blessing to others as well. This is one of those articles! I hope you enjoy it & that it helps shed some light.<br /><br />The Less extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-24665126515880527112011-06-20T14:01:00.000-07:002011-06-20T14:12:26.635-07:00Wal-Mart FrustratedSo in my earlier post, where I was so excited about my months totals so far, I mentioned I needed to make a trip to Wal-Mart for various items. Well, I made that trip & ended up leaving my entire cart behind out of frustration for the stores incompetence.<br />I have had several friends tell me about their very similar experiences but was yet to experience the frustration myself, as I normally stick to Publix, Walgreens and Target. But today I got a first hand taste!<br />At each & every register they have their coupon policy posted. It clearly states we take "Manufacturer" Competitor" and "Internet" coupons. But when I gave them my $1/1 Target Internet printed Band-Aid coupon, they refused it saying,"We only except manufacturer coupons." Really??? Even after showing her the sign & calling over a manager they insisted, "We only take manufacturer coupons." Are you kidding me???<br />Now I am gonna get a little mean here, I know Wal-Mart is an equal opportunity employer & that's great, but literacy should be a must!<br />I am taking Wal-Mart off any previous posts that include their coupon policy as they obviously do not abide by it & I refuse to support or promote a store that is not ethical.<br />I apologize to anyone who has had similar experiences as this & hope that together we can continue to save at stores that value their customers.<br />A BIG thank you to Publix & Target as I have NEVER experienced such an ordeal with them & shopping in their stores is always a pleasure.<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-3660814342902116402011-06-20T11:46:00.000-07:002011-06-20T12:06:58.229-07:00Soooo Excited About This Months Grand TotalsI am SO excited about my grand totals for this month that I am dying to give a little preview of what I have saved so far. As some know, I save ALL my receipts for each month. For awhile there I was feeling like I was at the store so much there was no way I was actually saving any money. Well, saving my receipts helped me to see that I was in fact buying A LOT more than usual but that I was also saving A LOT more then usual.<br />As my stock-pile grew & grew I am finally at the point where a missed deal/sale is no biggie & clipping coupons & matching them is a breeze. My grocery lists are smaller now & my total spending is significantly less.<br />This month I chose to only shop at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Publix</span> & am keeping to that except for one small <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wal</span>-mart trip I will need to make for some particular items. Here are my totals for this month, having only shopped at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Publix</span>:<br /><br /><strong>Total I have spent this month so far: $146.06 </strong><br /><strong><em>(this total includes toiletries, cleaning supplies, household & food all purchased at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Publix</span>)</em><br /><br />Divided by the 3 trips I have made = $49.00 <em>(on average)</em><br /></strong><br /><strong>Totals savings between 3 trips = $372.54<br /><br />*I have saved my family $372.54 this month!!!!*</strong><br /><br />People ask me all the time if my efforts are worth it. I think so! My goal is to get our spending on household,<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">toiletries</span>, cleaning supplies, and food down to $200.00 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">a month</span> <strong>or less</strong>. I think I will go a little over this month, but we will see....<br /><br />The Less extreme <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Couponer</span> :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-41353069869674131922011-06-20T11:43:00.000-07:002011-06-20T11:46:00.142-07:00New Publix Coupon Match-ups for 6/23-6/29Head on over to iheartpublix.com to check out the coupon match-ups starting 6/23 at Publix. I like to preview the sales here so I have an idea of what coupons I need ahead of time. Then it gives me a few days before the sales start to print,cut,and organize them with my list!<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-51829336320235521182011-06-20T11:23:00.000-07:002011-06-20T11:26:41.686-07:00FREE Sample of Nivea Cashmere BodywashHurry over to: <br />http://www.startsampling.com/sm/nivea101892/qualifySurvey.iphtml?item=101892&source=<br /><br />*(click title above for direct access to web page)<br /><br />Take the quick survey & submit your info for a FREE sample.<br />I LOVE this bodywash! <br />The survey is only a few questions..<br />This is while supplies last, so don't delay!<br /><br />The Less extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-73596925496941363072011-06-20T09:05:00.000-07:002011-06-20T11:19:23.885-07:00Publix Savings for 6/16-6/22I wanna try something new when posting my grocery list this week. I would love your feedback to see if it is easier to understand. As my goal here is not to brag about what I bought and for how much, but to show readers what THEY can buy & for how much. So I am going to list the # of items, the item name, then the cost before sales/coupons, what the store sale was, the coupons I used per item and lastly the final costs. I am hoping this will give a better idea of how couponing works for me & can work for you too :) I can't promise I will be able to spend the time to do this every week as it takes not only going through my receipt but also my grocery list & trying to remember what coupons went with what items too. But I will certainly try if you think it helps!<br />By the way, I tell people all the time that there is a lot of mathematics involved with couponing and often times they look at me like I am crazy. lol. When you read my list below you will see how math is involved. But it does not take a genius to figure out the numbers, just a trusty calculator and a general knowledge of math. And the other MUST HAVE, is a good format for creating your list. If you do not already have one then you can see what I use by scrolling through my archives to "Shopping List." You can use mine, or create your own. But it is necessary in order to truly save. Don't ever go into the store "blind" as I call it. Know what you are getting & how much you are paying for it. Bring your calculator along so you can make changes in varying prices and/or add items such as produce. Good luck! And as always, let me know where I can help!<br />As a final note..check out the items I have an asterisk (*) before. These are GREAT stock-up prices! You might notice a lot of asterisks on my list. Most of what I shop for now are things to stock & restock my storage.<br /><br />*4 Breyers Ice Cream<br />Reg Price=$5.99 x4=$23.96<br />BOGO=$11.98<br />(2)$.75/2 Manf Coupons and (2)$.75/2 Target Coupons =-$3.00<br />=$9.00 total or $2.25each<br /><br />1 Yoplait Yogurt<br />$.75 no sale<br />(1) FREE Yoplait Manf Coupon<br />=FREE=<br /><br />Publix Eggs<br />$1.69 no sale<br />no coupons<br />=$1.69 total<br /><br />*2 Eggo's Waffles<br />Reg Price=$2.59 x2=$5.18<br />BOGO=$2.59<br />no coupons<br />=$2.58 total or $1.29 each<br /><br />1 Tombstone Pizza<br />$6.15 no sale<br />(1) FREE Pizza Manf Coupon (From Hasboro Rebate)<br />=FREE<br /><br />**6 Smart Balance 1/2 Gal Milk<br />Reg Price=$3.09 x6=$18.54<br />on sale 2/$5=$15.00<br />(6)$1/1 Manf Coupons =-$6.00<br />=$9.00 total or $1.50 each (that's $3.00 a gallon for REALLY good milk!)<br /><br />*4 Crystal Light Lemonade<br />Reg Price=$3.91 BOGO=$7.82<br />(2)$.75/1 Manf Coupons and (1)$1.50/3 Target Coupon =-$3.00<br />=$4.80 total or $1.20 each<br /><br />2.4lbs Sweet Onions<br />$.79 per lb.<br />no coupons<br />=$1.90 total or $.47 each<br /><br />2.4lb Bananas<br />$.69/per lb.<br />no coupons<br />=$1.66 total<br /><br />**6 Gillette Mens Body wash<br />Reg Price=$3.50 on sale 2/$6=$18.00<br />(6)$2/1 Manf Coupons =-$12.00<br />=$6.00 total or $1.00 each<br /><br />*4 General Mills Cereal<br />Reg Price=$3.49 BOGO=$6.98<br />(2)$1/2 Manf Coupons =-$2.00<br />=$4.98 total or $1.24 each<br /><br />*4 Ocean Spray Bluberry Cocktail Juice<br />Reg Price $4.09x4=$16.36<br />BOGO= $8.18<br />used(4)$.55/1 Manf Coupons= -$2.20<br />=$5.98 total or $1.50 each<br /><br />**4 Resolve Spray & Wash<br />Reg Price $2.99 x4=$11.96<br />BOGO=$5.98<br />used (4) $.75/1 Manf Coupons= -$3.00<br />=$2.98 or $.75 each<br /><br />2 Baking Flour<br />$5.58<br />no coupons<br />=$5.98 or $2.79 each<br /><br />2 Baking Sugar<br />$6.78<br />no coupons<br />=$6.78 or $3.39 each<br /><br />2 Cheetos Crunch Chips<br />Reg Price $3.49 x2=$6.98<br />BOGO=$3.49<br />no coupons<br />=$3.49 or $1.75 each<br /><br />1 Sun Chips<br />Reg Price $3.79<br />used (1) FREE Bag of Chips Manf Coupon<br />=FREE<br /><br /><br /><strong>Grand Total BEFORE in-store sales/coupons= $169.62<br /><br />Total AFTER special in-store sales= $108.32<br /><br />Used (4) $5/$25 Save-a-lot coupons <em>(if your store excepts)<br /></em><br />Minus coupons used <em>(including save-a-lot</em>)= -$63.39<br /><br />Total Cost= $44.93 (what I paid)<br /><br />Total Savings= $124.69</strong><br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-63915908738956656062011-06-19T17:38:00.000-07:002011-06-19T17:49:49.870-07:00Check Out iheartpublix.comSo I am going to be TOTALLY lazy. Being that it is Father's Day, Sunday, and I'm feeling wayyyyy pregnant, I think I deserve it :) But I didn't want you to miss out on any great deals. So I was skimming through posts from the last couple of days on iheartpublix.com and found some really good deals. Some new coupons on target.com & and some facebook pages that will be having some freebies! Head on over to iheartpblix.com to check them out! <br />We are in the process of re-arranging our home to get ready for the new baby & it has not been an easy task. I am the kinda person that likes to start and finsih a project in one day and I can honestly say the work that nees to be done would be hard to accomplish completely in a weeks time! But that is my goal. In the mean-time that means less time couponing and sharing deals. I wish I could say I will get better but let's be honest here. I have two young children at home and an ever growing belly that is slowing me down more and more every day. it is probably more likely that I will become more neglegant then not. Sorry! :(<br />But I do promise that I was able to find some really great deals for this weeks Publix ad. (remember I am a bit behind from being out of town) And I am going to post them next chance I get! Promise! ;)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-47029482039542605822011-06-16T09:02:00.000-07:002011-06-16T10:08:31.715-07:00Publix Totals for sales week 6/9-6/15I am REALLY excited about this weeks totals! I was out of town & didn't get into the store until late Wednesday night (before the new sales begin) so I was worried I would have missed everything. But I did great! Check out all the fresh produce I got!! Thanks to my friend Lorena I had $4 in produce coupons too! Here's how you can get yours:<br />Go to: www.stockingspree.com<br />Sign up and refer three friends via e-mail.Then they will send you an email containing your coupon for $2 off Publix produce. Make sure you print 2 of them!!<br /><br />This week I decided to include the prices of the items before in-store sales/ coupons next to each item. This will give you an idea of what people pay who don't shop the sales & combine coupons with the sales. There is a HUGE difference in prices when you shop efficiently.<br /><br /><strong>My Shopping List:</strong><br />4 Captain Crunch Cereals $19.56<br />2 Boxes Nature Valley Trail Mix Bars $11.98<br />18 Pure Protein Bars $22.50<br />2 Packs Ball Park HotDogs $6.58<br />3 Dannon Dan-o-nino Kids Yogurts $6.00<br />Grapes $3.42<br />Kiwi Fruit $2.58<br />Nectarines $3.46<br />Baby Carrots $1.69<br />4 Bags Sarrgento Shredded Cheese $8.00<br />1/2lb Publix Honey Ham $3.43<br />1/2lb. Publix turkey Breast $4.00<br />Celery $1.69<br />Bananas $1.38<br />Plums $3.20<br />2 Smart BalanceSpreads $6.98<br />2 Simply Orange OJ $6.00<br />2 John Freida Hair Repair Sprays $15.98<br />2 Bottle Sauve Lotion $4.78<br />1 Bottle Rubbing Alcohol $1.49<br />1 Cocoa Butter Lotion $3.49<br />4 Hunt's Ketchup $7.40<br />4 Dial Body Wash $15.64<br /><br /><strong>Total Before In-Store Coupons/Sales: $175.62<br />Total After In-Store Coupons/Sales: $40.88 <em>(what I paid)<br /></em>Total Savings: $134.74</strong>The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-22644014328389130962011-06-04T11:29:00.000-07:002011-06-04T11:32:01.266-07:00Kroger Coupon Match-upFor all my family and friends who have nearby Kroger's, head over to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/">www.southernsavers.com</a><br />to see the new ad and coupon match-ups!<br /><br /><em>Thanks to Southern Savers for putting together so many stores with match-ups for us!</em><br /><br />The Less extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-13456383348967461332011-06-04T11:10:00.000-07:002011-06-04T11:18:12.727-07:00A Few New Goodies on Coupons.comHere's a few newly added coupons on <a href="http://www.coupons.com/">www.coupons.com</a> that will be great to have:<br /><br />Buy 2 Get $1.25 off on<br />Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pinapple<br /><br />FREE Publix Deli 22oz. Fountain Drink w/ purchase of a whole Publix Deli Buffalo Chicken Tenders Sub. (this coupon doesn't expire until the end of the month AND you can print as many as you want so print them now while they last!)<br /><br /><em>The Publix sub deal is especially a fav of mine as my husband eats lunch out most days. He now has a stack of coupons he keeps in his truck for various places & you better believe he will be getting some copies of this one to keep on hand!</em><br /><em></em><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-46077464658920791572011-06-04T10:55:00.000-07:002011-06-04T11:04:07.479-07:00Sundays Coupon InsertsJust a reminder that this Sunday's newspaper will have the following inserts:<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">RedPlum</span><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Smartsource</span> and<br />P&G Brand Savers<br /><br />You can also head over to:<br />http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/<br />(or click on the above post title to go directly to this site)<br /><br />To preview what coupons will be in these inserts. I always think it's a good idea to do a quick preview before splurging on a ton of newspapers.<br /><br />Hopefully we will find some great sales/match-ups for all the coupons we will be getting!<br /><br />The Less Extreme <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Couponer</span> :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-52493996739868042962011-06-04T10:34:00.000-07:002011-06-04T10:53:59.376-07:00Publix Totals This WeekAhh, I finally made it out to Publix on Friday night at 8:00pm! Not exactly what I wanna do after spending the week sick & the entire day cleaning, but it sounded more appealing then going Saturday morning. And as a matter of fact, this is the second week I have spent my Friday night at Publix! But I must say that shopping late Friday night has it's perks. I'll share a little secret with you...<br />Imagine you are a cashier, it's Friday night, 9:30pm. You have but 30 minutes until you can finally leave and go home. A lady comes through your line with a cart full of groceries & oh, no....COUPONS!!! She wants to separate her order into different transactions so that she can maximize on some of the coupons she has. What do you do??<br />Well, I can tell you what the cashiers at my store do. They say, "Just ring it all together & you can still use as many coupons as you want." And I say," Oh, why thank you so much! I truly appreciate that!" Win, Win!! :))<br /><br />So here's this weeks totals:<br /><br />2 aunt Jemima syrups<br />4 1/2 gallons minute maid OJ<br />2 perdue whole roaster chickens<br />2 jimmy dean maple ground maple sausage<br />1/4lb boars head honey ham (from deli)<br />1 package country pork ribs<br />6 packs nestle tollhouse refrigerator cookies<br />2 fresh express salad mixes<br />1 bag grapes<br />1 bundle bananas<br />4 boxes betty crocker fruit snacks<br />4 bags pepperidge farms swirl bread<br />2 swiffer wet refills<br />2 boxes corn pops<br />4 boxes frosted flakes<br />4 boxes honey nut cheerios<br />4 pack sponges<br /><br /><strong>Total before in-store savings/coupons: $170.96<br />Total after in-store savings/coupons: $57.85 <em>(what I paid)<br /></em>Total savings: $113.11</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><em>And remember when looking at my grocery list, I am only buying what we need. If I'm not getting it, It's because we already have it & plenty of it!<br /></em><br /><em>Thanks to iheartpublix.com for the sales ad with coupon match-ups! </em><br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-15274832680094067002011-06-04T10:27:00.000-07:002011-06-04T10:34:07.677-07:00Been Out SickSorry, I know I haven't posted much lately. I have been under the weather pretty much all this last week. And of course the second I felt better it was time to play "catch-up" on all the housework I had let go all week. Man, I will tell ya, being 4 1/2 months pregnant & spending your first day, of somewhat feeling better, cleaning your entire house is NOT fun! But my house sure is clean! Needless to say, those things have to come before couponing. So inbetween being a mom, a maid, and a cook, (amongst other things)I will also find time to be a couponer. :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-65472477342881158112011-05-31T11:25:00.001-07:002011-05-31T12:31:45.076-07:00Target Deal on Raid Max Bug Barrier<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNifd30Rxj9Aq9o3iJ_3U9d6_GWX_GA9iZlisvbxIb40X_kF8IMIa8lOKE7kA6XrqeqV6AAjjg6sAs6IbefBYU4_9K_thutRcZVDHNyEWsh4VJOcL3WHC3qg50r8t6uGR3h48dOzbGAw/s1600/bug+barrier.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612964872426848882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYNifd30Rxj9Aq9o3iJ_3U9d6_GWX_GA9iZlisvbxIb40X_kF8IMIa8lOKE7kA6XrqeqV6AAjjg6sAs6IbefBYU4_9K_thutRcZVDHNyEWsh4VJOcL3WHC3qg50r8t6uGR3h48dOzbGAw/s320/bug+barrier.jpg" /></a><br />Here's a <strong>GREAT</strong> deal at Target if you need bug spray!<br />Buy:<br />Raid Max indoor/outdoor Bug Barrier Spray and<br />Raid Max indoor/outdoor Bug Barrier Refill<br />and get <strong>$5.00 Target Gift Card<br /><br /></strong>They are having a sale on these items. Use your manufacturer coupons from Florida Today (not sure which insert they were in) to get this deal:<br /><br />Raid Max indoor/outdoor Bug Barrier 30oz<br />on sale for $7.99<br />use $3/1 manf coupon<br />Pay <strong>$4.99<br /></strong><br />also buy..<br />Raid Max indoor/outdoor Bug Barrier Refill 30oz<br />on sale for $4.50<br />use $1/1 manf coupon<br />Pay <strong>$3.50</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Total cost: $8.50</strong> (for both)<br /><strong>Get Back: $5.00 GC</strong><br /><strong><em>*It's like paying $3.50 for both!!!*</em></strong><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)<br /><strong></strong>The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-23221593382918170912011-05-31T05:49:00.000-07:002011-05-31T05:58:05.131-07:00Last Day of MonthJust a reminder that today is the last day of the month which means it's also the last day that many coupons will be available on: <a href="http://www.coupons.com/">www.coupons.com</a>, <a href="http://www.redplum.com/">www.redplum.com</a>, and <a href="http://www.smartsource.com/">www.smartsource.com</a><br /><br />Then don't forget to check back with these same sites tomorrow, June 1st, as new coupons will be added and old ones reset again! Make sure you get your new coupons towards the first of the month before they run out!<br /><br />The Less Extreme <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Couponer</span> :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-80650052452977381542011-05-28T16:18:00.001-07:002011-05-28T16:21:48.843-07:00Sunday Paper Coupon Insert Preview for the YearThanks to <a href="http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/">http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/</a> they posted a schedule for the coupon inserts for the entire year!<br /><br /><strong>Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule for 2011</strong><br />January<br />2— (2) Smart Source (2) Red Plum and General Mill<br />9— Smart Source and Red Plum<br />16 — Proctor & Gamble<br />23 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />30 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br /><br />February<br /><br />6 — Smart Source<br />13 — No Inserts scheduled (Valentine’s Day)<br />20 — Smart Source, General Mills and Procter & Gamble<br />27 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br /><br />March<br />6— Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />13 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />20 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />27 — (2) Smart Source, Red Plum<br /><br />April<br />3— Smart Source and Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />10 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />17 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />24 — No Inserts scheduled<br /><br />May<br />1 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />8— Smart Source and Red Plum<br />15 — (2) Smart Source and Red Plum<br />22 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />29 — No Inserts scheduled (Memorial Day)<br /><br />June<br /><br />5 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />12 — Smart Source<br />19 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />26 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br /><br />July<br />3 — No Inserts scheduled (Independence Day)<br />10 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />17 — Smart Source<br />24 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />31 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br /><br />August<br />7 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />14 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />21 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />28 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br /><br />September<br />4 — No Inserts scheduled (Labor Day)<br />11 — Smart Source and (2) Red Plum<br />18 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />25 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br /><br />October<br />2 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />9 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />16 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />23 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />30 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br /><br />November<br />6 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />13 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />20 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />27 — No Inserts scheduled (Thanksgiving)<br /><br />December<br />4 — Smart Source, Red Plum and Procter & Gamble<br />11 — Smart Source and Red Plum<br />18 — No Inserts scheduled (Christmas)<br />25 — Procter & Gamble<br /><br />This will be helpful in knowing which papers you wanna stock up on! It would also be a great thing to copy & print to keep along with your inserts filed so you can use it as a reference.<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-34438439565149165412011-05-28T05:36:00.000-07:002011-05-28T08:28:52.842-07:00This Weeks Publix TotalsSo here's my totals for this week @ <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Publix</span>. I thought I would mention also that my food-storage is now at the point where I no longer need to buy my family any <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">toiletries</span> or household cleaners/supplies. So when I shop, it's just for sales that re-stock those items ) You may also notice I have not bought any fresh meats in some time. I also have over a 3 month supply in that area so I am trying to use some of it before I buy any more as meats should really only be kept for 3-4 months.<br />Here we go:<br />20 64oz <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">gatorades</span><br />4 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">breyers</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">oreo</span> blasts <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">icecream</span><br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">margaritaville</span> shrimp entrees<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Freschetta</span> frozen pizzas<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">oscar</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">meyer</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">lunchables</span> w/fruit<br />1 carton of eggs<br />1 16oz. sour cream<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">marzetti</span> simply dressed salad dressings<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">marzetti</span> veggie dips<br />1 bag red seedless grapes<br />1 celery<br />1 bag baby carrots<br />1 bunch bananas<br />2 packs grape tomatoes<br />2 boxes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">kellogs</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">fiberplus</span> bars<br />2 sweet onions<br />6 gala apples<br />4 boxes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">duncin</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">hines</span> chocolate brownies<br />2 boxes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">cheeze</span>-its<br />2 fig newton cookie thins<br />1 box <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">bisquick</span><br />8 boxes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">kraft</span> mac-n-cheese<br />4 small <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">ziplock</span> freezer bags<br />1 bag sun chips<br />1 bag pretzels sticks<br />3 boxes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">kellogs</span> fruit loops<br />2 sweet baby rays <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">bbq</span> sauce<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">lawry's</span> marinades<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">heintz</span> ketchup bottles<br />1 bottle rubbing alcohol<br />1 bottle <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">nailpolish</span> remover<br />1 box toothpicks<br />1 bottle banana boat sunscreen<br />4 cartons <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">florida</span> natural <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">oj</span><br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">arnolds</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">hotdog</span> buns<br />2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">arnolds</span> hamburger buns<br /><br />Total before store sales/coupons: <strong>$296.04<br /></strong>Total after store sales/coupons: <strong>$127.21</strong> <em>(what I paid)</em><br />Total Savings: <strong>$168.63<br /></strong><br />I thought it also worth mentioning that the actual value of coupons on this trip was only $66.85<br />This is a low coupon total for me, however i bought a lot of items this week without coupons. I am mentioning this b/c it's not always the amount of coupons you have, but how you are using them with the store sales that are going on that maximize your savings. Because of the items I chose to buy my in-store savings were $101.78! COMBINE that with $66.85 in coupons and you get a great savings of $168.63.The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-13211674039823905282011-05-27T14:16:00.000-07:002011-05-27T14:18:41.363-07:00Sign Up Today at SnackPicks.comSign up today at www.snackpicks.com to print some great coupons, receive yummy recipes, and updates when new coupons are available!<br />This is one of my favorite sites to get coupon updates from.The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-18821995506618915262011-05-26T14:46:00.001-07:002011-05-26T14:49:46.769-07:00No Sunday Paper Coupon Inserts for 5/29/2011Just a reminder there will not be any coupons in this Sunday's paper due to it being Memorial Day Weekend! So enjoy the time off with your family & remember those who have fought so hard for our country! Oh, and take this as an opportunity to get caught up on organizing those coupons!!<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-72796497047679080792011-05-25T13:05:00.000-07:002011-05-25T13:12:31.256-07:00Gatorade 64oz. Goes BOGOGatorade 64oz. bottles go BOGO @ $2.50 (for 2) starting 5/26/2011<br /><br />That's only $1.25 EACH!!!!<br />And the 64oz. Bottle is the largest I believe you can buy!<br /><br />There are no coupon match-ups for this deal but this is an amazing deal! I stock up like crazy on it. Honestly if I had an extra $100 to spend I would use it all on this deal! This will also be great for the kiddos this summer! <br /><br />Here's the deal I am getting:<br /><br />Gatorade 64oz Bottle BOGO $2.50<br />Purchase 20 Bottles @ $ 25.00<br />Use $5/$25 save-a-lot coupon<br />That's $20 for 20 Bottles!<br />A DOLLAR EACH!!<br />Woohoo!<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-26692144037602813792011-05-25T12:55:00.001-07:002011-05-25T13:01:59.845-07:00Breyer's Ice Cream Deal @ Publix Starting TomorrowHere's one you don't wanna miss:<br /><br />Starting 5/26/2011<br /><br />Breyer's Ice Cream Blasts BOGO @ $5.99 (for 2)<br />Use $1.50/2 Target Coupon (from target.com)<br />and $1.50/2 Manf Coupon (from "like" on Breyers facebook page)<br />Final price each is $1.50!!<br /><br />I'm not set up yet to post links to these coupons so let me know if you have any trouble locating them.<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-83846899999887094802011-05-25T12:07:00.001-07:002011-05-25T12:22:15.203-07:00My CVS saving todaySo, I normally don't splurge much on make-up, nail polish, those sort of things. But when my friend told me about the deal at CVS, which I posted about yesterday, I thought, "Hmmm, that might be a nice way to treat MYSELF to some goodies I wouldn't normally buy." <br /><br />Here's what I got:<br />5 nail polishes<br />3 gallons of milk<br />1 pack candy (had to treat my son too)<br />1 box bottle liners<br /><br />ALL for $20.00!!<br /><br />The funny thing I always find about couponing is that most often your total after coupons comes to what it seems like it should be! But what you don't realize is that without coupons or the ECB this same order would have cost me $46.71 PLUS taxes!! I got half of my things for FREE! I LIKE that..A LOT! <br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-60145359983793137402011-05-25T12:02:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:06:59.325-07:00Happy Report on iheartpublix.comThe "Happy Report" is one of my favorites posts on iheartpublix.com! The person who writes this report lives in an area where the new Publix sales actually start on Wednesday, rather than Thursday. So she goes through the store & finds unadvertised deals & coupon match-ups to post for everyone else to enjoy! It is really awesome & she does an excellent job at finding some of the best unadvertised deals & almost aways with coupons to match! <br />If you are having any trouble or have any questions please feel free to ask as the new sales start tomorrow! Hope you already have yur shopping list & coupons ready t go!<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-50167042671319038992011-05-24T15:36:00.000-07:002011-05-24T15:43:51.901-07:00Revlon Nailpolish Deal @ CVSMy friend Lorena let me know about a great deal she got today at CVS. Running 5/22-5/28<br /><br />Get:<br />$4.00 ECB when you buy<br />Revlon Nail Polish<br />Regular Price $4.99<br />-use $1/1 Manf coupon from SS 4/10<br /><br />So pay $3.99 plus get $4.00 back!!<br />(There is a limit of 6 per person.)<br /><br />Buy 6, using 6 coupons & pay $23.94<br />Get $24.00 back towards your next purchse!<br />It's like getting half your stuff FREE!The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342621541952824653.post-28309894643984582592011-05-24T14:58:00.000-07:002011-05-24T15:12:37.837-07:00Watermelon Sweet Onion Salsa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fkN-1fwDHAqqN_G2MvMFSRz_drR4oRGseLKmpaXW85zV9uqZxoxzpZmbhdqP6UoCeWqyLkF5gshU3Vnry8mvcr1CjDctpV8vX8JIvWUZeyykpvzkMhDMN0nFC6ijdLkXuemtr-Yw1pA/s1600/Watermelon+salsa.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0fkN-1fwDHAqqN_G2MvMFSRz_drR4oRGseLKmpaXW85zV9uqZxoxzpZmbhdqP6UoCeWqyLkF5gshU3Vnry8mvcr1CjDctpV8vX8JIvWUZeyykpvzkMhDMN0nFC6ijdLkXuemtr-Yw1pA/s320/Watermelon+salsa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610408866220610466" /></a><br />Sweet & just a little spicy this watermelon salsa makes for a perfect summer side dish for any occassion. get your Red Seedless Watermelons on sale now at Publix for $4.99 each! (this sale continues next week as well)<br /><br />2 C chopped seedless watermelon<br />3/4 C chopped sweet onion<br />3/4 C canned black beans, rinsed and drained<br />1/4 C chopped and seeded jalapeno chilies<br />1 large clove of garlic, finely chopped<br />1 TBS brown sugar<br />pinch of salt<br /><br />Stir together all ingredients in a bowl. Refridgerate, covered, at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Serve cold with Tortilla Scoops. For a decorative look slightly trim bottom of half the scooped out watermelon to create a flat bowl. Combine mixed ingredients into the scooped out watermelon! Enjoy!!<br /><br />Health First Healthy Living Magazine<br /><br />The Less Extreme Couponer :)The Less Extreme Couponerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16613343463391918092noreply@blogger.com0