Coupon Tip of the Day! Organization

Organization!

This is a MUST!

If you have a coupon and you have a great sale yet you can't find the coupon....what good did it do you to save it?

There are many methods of organizing your coupons. You will have to research and decide for yourself which method fits your personality style.

Here are some links to methods of organization you may research for yourself.

Envelope Method:
http://moneysavingmom.typepad.com/money_saving_mom/2008/03/organizational.html

Alphabethical File Method:
http://orgjunkie.com/2007/04/organizing-coupons.html

Binder Method:
http://daveandrachel.blogspot.com/2007/02/coupon-lady-strikes-again.html

Another Binder Method:
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/07/lauras-couponing-and-refunding-hints.html

Still Another Binder Method:
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/2009/03/more-deals-this-week.html

This is just a few ideas to get you creative juices flowing.

I use the Binder Method to store my coupons that are not specified for a specific sale.

I use a manila envelopes containing:
One for each store
with a print out of sales and coupon match ups
matching coupons

Suggestion:

DO NOT TRY TO CUT OUT EVERY COUPON!
You will drive yourself crazy!

When you first start collecting coupons it can be VERY overwhelming if you try to cut them all out and organize them....

1. File your Sunday Inserts by dates....FILE THE WHOLE INSERT!

When you come across a coupon match up you can go right to the insert and you can find it easy....

2. You can cut out coupons that you KNOW you might need on a spur of the moment transaction. Things you know you will buy or things you might find in clearance or on sale..having the coupon makes the deals SWEETER!
ie: toilet paper, shampoos, conditioner, feminine needs, your favorite salad dressing, etc.
As time goes on you will know instinctively which coupons you will need to have on hand.

List of things that you can, with coupon match ups to sales, get for FREE or almost free...
So DON'T PAY FULL PRICE FOR THEM!
Shampoo
Conditioner,
Hair Stylers,
Body Wash,
Deodorants,
Soaps,
Various Cold Medicines,
Toothpaste,
Toothbrushes,
Diapers,
Make-up,
Razors (male and female).....

These items can take a BIG chunk out of your grocery budget...so you can see that shopping with coupons can help a lot.

Today's Freebies From thefreebieblogger.com

I have found a GREAT blog that has loads of freebies everyday I wanted to share these freebies and the blog....I will try to link to the daily freebies for you so you can share in the freebieness of "The Freebie Blogger!"

Todays Freebies ARE:

Free Crafts Ideas From FaveCrafts

Free Personalized Printable Books & Calendars at ProjectAlphabet

Coupon Tip of the Day!

Always try to get at least 2 sets of Sunday Newspaper Inserts!

• Ask neighbors, friends, co-workers for their inserts....most folks are tickled to give them to you.
• Get your Sunday Paper on Monday at a discount....Kroger in our area (Springfield, TN) sells them for $1.00......Dollar Tree has started selling the Sunday Paper for $1.00.

Rite Aid Weekly Deals 6/07-6/13

Here are the deals at Rite Aid next week. These deals start Sunday 6/07. For me this is a pretty good Rite Aid week. I need contact solution and they are handing it out! Don’t forget to take the $5 off $25 printable coupon with you.

If you see anything I missed let me know and we’ll update the ad.

Update: I forgot to add the scenario!! It’s up now at the end of the post.

Check the ad to see everything.

If you are new to Rite Aid shopping go here for more details from southernsavers.com

Single Check Rebate Deals

Complete Multipurpose Contact Solution $7.99
-$7.99 SCR
-$2 off Complete Solution SS 5/31
Total = $2 profit!

Orajel Kids Plaque Revealing Rinse or Pre Brush Gel $3
-$3 SCR
-$1.50 Orajel Mail in Rebate
Total = $1.50 profit!

Philips Ear Buds w/Hard Case or 3-Device Remote Control $4.99 ea
-$4.99 SCR #121
Total = FREE

Sure For Men Anti-Perspirant, 2.6oz reg. price
-$1.50 SCR #49
- $1.50 of Sure for Men SS 5/03
Total = $3 off (should be free or almost free!)

Stridex Maximum Strength or Sensitive, 55ct $4.49
-$3.50 SCR #64
Total = .99¢ ea

Airwick Mini Freshmatic Kit or I-Motions Kit $9.99
-$5 SCR (limit 1)
-$4 off Airwick Freshmatic printable
Total = .99¢

Dove Ultimate Clear or Degree Ultra Clear $3.99 ea
-$1 SCR
-$2 Dove Ultimate printable (IE) or printable (FF)
Total = .99¢ ea

Zyrtec 10mg Allergy, 30ct or Zyrtec-D 12 Hour, 24ct reg. price
-$4 SCR #34
-$4 off Zyrtec Any 24ct RP 5/10

Maybelline Eye Product, any variety
-$1 SCR #65
- $1 off Maybelline Eye Product Tearpad

Wahl Clip ‘N Trim Clipper or Chrome Pro Clipper 25pc kit
-$10 SCR #74 (limit 1)
(note: this is a month long deal, you may only get one the entire month)

Other Deals

Noxema Razors 4ct $1.89
-$2 off Noxema Razors April All You Mag.
-$1 off Noxema Razors RP 6/07
Total = .89¢ to free plus overage (depending on coupon used)

Mars Candy Bars B1G1 at .88¢
B1G1 Mar’s Candy Bars up to .85¢, RP 5/17 or tear pad in various stores
Total = .03¢

Colgate Adult or Children’s Toothpaste $1.99 ea
-$1 off Colgate Toothpaste in ad coupon
-.75/1 off any Colgate Toothpaste SS 6/07
Total= .24¢ ea

Colgate Toothbrush $1.99 ea
-$1 off Colgate Toothbrush in ad coupon
-.75/1 Colgate Kids Manual Toothbrush SS 6/07
Total = .24¢ ea

A Scenario compiles by southernsavers.com

Buy:
(1) Complete Contact Solution $7.99
(1) Orajel Plaque Rinse $3
(1) Phillips Ear Buds $4.99
(1) Sure for Men $3 (approx)
(1) Stridex $4.49
(1) Noxema razors $1.89
Use:
-$5 off $25
-$2 off Complete
-$1.50 off Sure for Men
-$2 off Noxema
Total Due: $14.86

Get Back:
$20.98 in Single Check Rebate
$1.50 in Manufacturer Rebate

Total profit: $7.62

Be sure to visit jenny at southernsavers.com for more great match-ups.

CVS ECB Deals 6/07-6/13

These deals start 6/07 at CVS. It is a week of lots of little good priced sales. There is only one freebie, but I’m excited about the potential of all the other deals. If you are new to CVS start by reading a getting started guide from southernsavers.com!

Jenny at southernsavers.com has Scenario’s up. Scroll down to get $44 for .38 cents!

Go here for the Full Ad Scan.

ExtraCare Buck Deals

5 ECB wyb Bayer Contour Meter at $14.99 LIMIT 1
-$30 off Bayer Breeze2 or Contour Meter, SS 3/22 or RP 2/01
($5 money maker!!)

$4 ECB wyb Gillette Fusion, Venus Embrace or Spa Breeze at $7.99 LIMIT 1
-$4 off Gillette Fusion Manual or Power Razor PG 6/7
(makes it FREE)

$ 7 ECB wyb (2) Banana Boat Sun care starting at $7.19 LIMIT 1
-$1 off Banana Boat Suncare, SS 5/03
-$2 off Banana Boat, printable

**Deal Idea**
Buy: (2) Banana Boat items at $7.19
Use: (2) -$2 off coupons
Total Due: $10.38
Get Back: $7 ECB, makes it $1.69 ea
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$5 ECB wyb $10 in Colgate Adult or Childrens Toothbrushes LIMIT 1
prices starting at $1.99
-.75/1 off any Colgate Adult or Children’s Toothbrush SS 6/07

**Deal Idea**
Buy: (5) Toothbrushes (pick one slightly more than $1.99)
Use: (5) -.75/1 coupons
Total Due: $6.25
Get Back $5, makes it .25¢ ea
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$1 ECB wyb (2) Dawn Dish Liquid at $1 ea LIMIT 1
-.50/1 off any Dawn PG $120 Savings Rebate Booklet
-.25/1 off any Dawn PG 6/07

**Deal Idea**
Buy: (2) Dawn Dish soap
Use: (2) -.25/1 Dawn
Total Due: $1.50
Get Back: $1, makes it .25¢ ea
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$5 ECB wyb $15 on select Candy LIMIT 5
Mars Candy Singles $1 ea
B1G1 Mar’s Singles (up to .85 cents ea) RP 5/17
Hershey’s Bliss $3.50
-$1 off Hersheys Bliss, 9.6 oz+ SS 5/03
Lindt Truffles $3
-$1/2 Lindt Chocolate, printable

$5 ECB wyb $10 in Swiffer or Febreze Products LIMIT 2
Frebreze Fabric Refesher $5
-$1 off Febreeze Fabric Refresher $120 Savings Rebate Booklet
Frebreze Candle or Noticables Starter Kit $7
Frebreze Air Effects $3
Swiffter Dry, Wet, Duster Refills or Duster Kits $7
Swiffter Sweeper Starter Kit $9
-$1 Swiffer Sweeper or Duster $120 Savings Rebate Booklet
-.50/1 Swiffer Refill $120 Savings Rebate Booklet
-$2 Swiffer Starter Kit or Refills, coupon inside starter kit boxes

$5 ECB wyb $15 in Energizer Batteries starting at $5.99 LIMIT 3
-$1 Energizer Batteries SS 5/03 or printable

$1 ECB wyb Scope Rinse, Crest Pro Health Rinse 1 Liter or Plus Whitening 16oz at $3.99 LIMIT 2
Free Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush wyb Crest Paste or Gel, 4.2 oz. AND Scope Mouthwash PG 5/17
Free Oral-B CrossAction Toothbrush wyb Crest Paste or Gel, 4.2 oz. AND Crest Rinse PG 5/17
-$1 off Crest Rinse PG 6/07

$2 ECB wyb Head & Shoulders, Pantene Expressions or Restoratives Shampoo or Conditioner, at $4.99 LIMIT 1
-$1/2 Pantene Products PG 5/17, 6/07
-$2/2 Head and Shoulders Products PG 6/07

$1 ECB wyb Clinical Strength Secret, Old Spice or Gillette Deodorant at $7.99 LIMIT 2
-$1 off Gillette deodorant, 1.7oz + PG 5/17
-$2 off Gillette Clinical Strength Deodorant PG 6/07
-$1 off Secret Deodorant PG 5/17, 6/07

$5 ECB wyb Olay Pro X LIMIT 1
-$1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser PG 5/17, 6/07

$3 ECB wyb $15 in any Cover Girl LIMIT 1
Items on sale:
Extract Eyelights,Lash Blast, or Lash Blast Luxe $6.99
Simply Ageless Foundation $12.99
Outlast Lipstain $6.99
-$1 off Cover Girl G 6/07
-$2/2 Cover Girl Products PG 6/07

$10 ECB wyb $25 in select Olay products (excludes Pro X) LIMIT 1
Olay Total Effects $19.99
Olay Complete or Age Defining Lotion or Eye Gel or Cream $10
Olay Daily Facials or Cleanser or Foaming Wash $5.79
Olay Regenerist Facial Care $19
-$1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser PG 5/17, 6/07

$10 ECB wyb $20 in select Dove Products LIMIT 1
Dove bar Soap 6pk Dove Body Wash or Lotion 13.5-24oz $7 ea
-$1.50 off Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream Feb All You Mag.
-$1.25 Dove Cream Oil Body Lotion or Hand Cream, RP 6/07
-$1 off Dove Body Wash 10oz + RP 4/5, 6/07
-$1 off Dove, Go Fresh Body Wash printable
Dove Shampoo, Conditioner or Stylers $4 ea
-$1 off Dove Hair Care product RP 6/07
Degree or Dove Invisible 2.6oz-3oz $2.50 ea
-$1 off Dove Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant or Body Mist RP 6/07
-$1/2 Degree Deodorant RP 5/17
-.75/1 Degree Deodorant RP 5/17

**DeaL Idea**
Buy: (8) Dove Deodorants $2.50 ea
Use: (8) -$1 off coupons
Total Due: $12
Get Back: $10 ECB, makes it .25¢ ea
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$3 ECB wyb Neutrogena Wave Duo Kit at $15.99 LIMIT 1
-$3 Neutrogena Wave printable

$10 ECB wyb $20 in Any Garnier Nutritoniste Skin Care LIMIT 1
prices starting at $5.99
-$1 Garnier Nutritioniste Cleanser RP 4/05
-$1 Garnier Nutritioniste Moisturizer RP 4/05
-$1 Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew lotion or creams RP 5/03
-$3/2 Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew lotion or creams RP 5/03
-$2 off any Garnier Nutritioniste product printable (IE) or printable (FF)

**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(4) Nutritioniste Towellettes $5.99 ea
Use:
(4) - $2 off coupons
Total Due: $15.96
Get Back: $10 ECB, makes it $1.49 ea
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$2 ECB wyb (2) Always Pads 14-24 ct or Liners 36-60ct for $6 LIMIT 4
-$1/2 Always pads or liners PG 6/07
-$1 off any Always pads or liners $120 Savings Rebate Booklet

**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Always pads $3 ea
Use:
(2) -$1 off coupons
Total Due: $4
Get Back: $2 ECB, makes it $1 ea
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$5 ECB wyb Rogaine Mens or Womens 3pk, at $39.99 LIMIT 2

-$10 off Rogaine Mens Foam printable
-$15 Rogaine Mens 3 month supply printable

$3 ECB wyb Natural Instincts at $7.99 LIMIT 2
-$1 off Clairol Natural Instincts PG 6/07

$2 ECB wyb Glide Comfort Plus Value pk at $5.99 LIMIT 1
-.75/1 off Crest Glide Floss PG 6/07

$1 ECB wyb Centrum Ultra Mens or Womens or Silver 100ct, at $9.99 LIMIT 1
-$2 off any Centrum RP 4/26
-$5/2 off Centrum, RP 4/26
-$1 off any Centrum RP 3/15, 5/17

$1 ECB wyb Visine Tears, A.C., Contacts Advance or Wipes at $5.49 LIMIT 1
-$2 Visine A or Visine AC RP 4/26 or printable
-$1 Visine Product, RP 1/04, 3/15, 4/26
-$2 Visine Tears, RP 1/04
-$3 Visine-A or Visine-A.C. RP 3/15
-$2 Visine off any printable

$3 ECB wyb Metamucil Powder, Capsules, or Clear & Natural at $9.99 LIMIT 2
$2 off Metamucil or Clear & Natural PG 6/07

$2 ECB wyb Align Probiotic 28ct at $28.99 LIMIT 2
-$5 off Align PG 6/07

$5 ECB wyb Prilosec 42ct at $24.77 LIMIT 2
-$3 off Prilosec PG 6/07
-$7/2 Prilosec PG 6/07

$2 ECB wyb Charmin 16 Big Rolls at $9.99 LIMIT 1
-.50/1 off Charmin PG 6/7
-$1 off Charmin $120 Savings Rebate Booklet

$3 ECB wyb (4) Coke 12pks or Dasani 12pks for $13 LIMIT 1

$2 ECB wyb Tena Serernity pads, Underware, or Male Guards at $10.99 LIMIT 1
$4 ECB wyb (2) Emusic Gift Cards LIMIT 5
$5 ECB wyb Lamisil AT Foot, Cream, Gel or Spray LIMIT 1

Other Deals

Free 12 pk Aquafina 16.9 oz bottles wyb any Coppertone suncare product Limit 3
-$3 Coppertone printable
-$1.50 Coppertone, any SS 5/10

Kellogg’s Special K, Frosted Flakes, Mini-Wheats Cereal or Special K or Nutri Grain Bars
B1G1 starting at $3.59
-$1.50/2 Kellogg’s, Frosted Mini Wheats or Raisin Bran printable
-$1 Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats, vocal point home mailer
-$1 off Kellogg’s Cereal RP 6/07

Revlon Foundation, Powder, Blush, or Concealer B1G1 $7.49 - $14.29 Limit 6
-$1 off any Revlon Solor cosmetic product SS 5/17

Viva 6 pk. $5.99 ea Limit 3
-.50/1 off Viva Paper towels, printable

Osteo Bi-Flex B1G1 starting at $15.99
-$6 off Osteo Bi-Flex $6 RP 5/10, 6/07

Ensure $6.99 ea
-$3 off Ensure, Multipack, printable

L’Oreal Preference $8.88 Limit 3
-$3 off L’Oreal Hair color RP 5/17
-$1 off any L’Oreal, product printable

My Grand Plan. This is a plan using the ECB’s that I have and rolling them to decrease my out of pocket expense. Your goal should be to have your first scenario equal the ECB’s that you have, the second transaction will equal the ECB’s that you earned from the first and so on…

Starting I have a $3 off $15 coupon and $5 ECB.

Buy:
(1) Bayer Meter $14.99
(1) Gillette Fusion Razor $7.99
(2) Dawn Dish Soap $1 ea
Use:
-$30 off Bayer (will be entered as $14.99)
-$4 off Gillette
(2) -.50/1 off Dawn
-$5 ECB (ask them to enter it for $4.99)
Total Due: nothing
Get Back: $11 ECB

Buy:
(2) Banana Boat Sun care $7.19
(2) Always Pads $3 ea
Use:
-$3 off $15
(2) -$2 off Banana Boat
(2) -$1 off Always
-$11 ECB from #1
Total Due: .38¢
Get Back: $9 ECB

A Starter Scenario. Have no ECB’s??

Buy:
(1) Bayer Meter $14.99
Use:
-$30 off Bayer
Total Due: nothing or just tax
Get Back: $5 ECB

Buy:
(1) Gillette Fusion $7.99
(2) Dawn Soap $1 ea
Use:
-$4 off Gillette
(2) -.25/1 Dawn
-$5 ECB from #1
Total Due: .49¢
Get Back: $6 ECB

Use this to do the Toothbrush deal above or save it for next week!

Thanks to Jenny at southernsavers.com for such a great job on her blog...Be sure to visit her and get more great match ups.