Meijer ad preview 10/9-10/15

10 for 10 sale going on again...LOVE when Meijer does that.. Please visit their site to sign up for vip view of your local Meijer ad..

http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=PMMN100711&cmpid=EmailAdDotpreviewhead&CAWELAID=677385713

Glad give away

First 3,000* to respond will receive one Glade^® Décor Scents™ Electric Warmer and Starter Kit in Clean Linen^®.

Hurry—respond now!             https://www.rightathome.com/offers/pages/2011-10-glade-gp.aspx?sid=offer&cid=rah201110&rid=127516315&om_rid=NsrB43&om_mid=_BOi2ugB8dyq2h2

I was able to enter my name...not sure how long this will last.

Meijer ad preview 10/2-10/8

 Here is the Meijer preview ad for the dates10/2 through 10/8.  You can sign up for emails from meijer and get these in your email every friday.  TWO whole days before the ad hits the stores or before it even hits it online at their site.

http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=PMMN093011&cmpid=EmailAdDotpreviewhead&CAWELAID=677385713

Meijer ad preview 9/25-10/1

Here is the meijer weekly ad starting sept 25 through oct 1...I finally figured out how to post the link so all  you have to do is click instead of copy n paste...yay for me lol..





http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=PMMN092311&cmpid=EmailPrevpreviewhead&CAWELAID=677385713

meijer ad preview 9/11-9/17

Meijer ad preview link...Enjoy..To recieve it in your email just like on facebook or join online....its free to sign up.



http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=PMMN090911&cmpid=EmailAdDotpreviewhead&CAWELAID=677385713

NO inserts this week

There are no inserts this week...due to the holiday....

Labor day 2 day sale 9/4-9/5 ludington, mi

Here is the labor day sale ad preview


http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=PMMN090211&cmpid=PMMNpreview&CAWELAID=677385717

Meijer preview ad week of 9/4-9/10 ludington, mi

Here is this comming up weeks ad's...enjoy.


http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&sneakpeek=y&adref=PMMN090211&cmpid=PMMNpreview&CAWELAID=677385717

Riteaid preview ads

I cant exactly remember where i picked this one up at...could be any of the blogs i follow.  But its great to keep you updated on rite aid deals and not just for one week in advance its for a few weeks in advance..enjoy the link

http://www.iheartriteaid.com/

Meijer Weekly ad link for the Ludington, MI store

When i get better at this blog/coupon thing ill start to do the coupon match up with the meijer ad.  I only want to do one store at a time til i get the hang of it..Til then im just gonna post the link...Next week ill make sure to post the preview ad so you can see it before sunday. 



http://meijer.shoplocal.com/meijer/default.aspx?action=entryflash&storeref=193

baseball card sleeves trick for couponing

I know alot of people have better ways to do this. But, for those of us that are low on money and cant buy lots of baseball card holders or something better then what im about to suggest to make the 9 slot baseball sleeves go further.  I knew my daughter had construction paper hanging around so i made a template of the size i needed for the baseball sleeves and cut em out. One sheet of construction paper depending on if you can get more then the 9 per sheet i couldnt but you maybe able too. Then put them into the slots and poof instead of 9 per page for coupons you have 18.....without forking over more money for the double sided sleeves...If you have any other tips for anyone in this area please feel free to comment..any suggestions are welcome.

Free 10ct eco friendly garbage bags

Not sure how long this will last..Saw it on my facebook page so thought id share it here...GOOD LUCK!!!!!



http://ecobagpac.com/trial-pack.asp

Free in ludington, MI

Well i wanted to say sorry for not being around hardly at all. Still having issues dealing with the death of my mother. BUT, i wanted to share some free things that happen in ludington, mi during the summer. Every thursday at dusk there is a free movie in the park. All you do is show up with blankets or chairs and enjoy. They do sell drinks and popcorn and candy. But, they dont get mad if you bring your own.  Also, Every fri there is thing thing they do downtown called friday night live.  There are tons of things there. The time i went this year house of flavors gave out small box's of ice cream. Plus lowes does a project with the kids. They havent said an age limit so bring the kids...My daughter is 11 and enjoys putting together the projects they give. Plus there is lots of other things. Bouncy houses, pony rides, ect. There are some things that cost money.  But, if your like me you bring your drink with you and make sure you eat before you go. Its a great way to hang with family or friends and not spend a dime....Love the summers here. There is only 2 weeks left before school starts here so not sure if they will go to the last week or if they will cut it off next week. Is the only bad thing about the movies and the fri night live thing. they dont tell ya when it ends and if they do its probably in the local paper which i dont buy. I hope for those of you that are comming this way its still around. Enjoy!!!!

Loss of my mother

Sorry that i havent been here to do what i had origanally planned to do with this blog...The loss of my mother was and is too hard to bare.  I know it is going to take more then the 2 weeks that it has been since her passing. But it still feels like yesterday and that shes still in the hospital waiting to come home. The selling of her car has been the hardest for me to let go off.  Then it means its for real and she really isnt comming home and that this isnt some crude joke.  If it wasnt for my daughter i dont know if i could go on.  I thank GOD everyday for giving my daughter to me to help me through this time and giving me something to live for.

Coupons

I actually went and bought 4 papers today. Hoping that I can get myself back into couponing after just loosing my mother. I'm having issues staying focused on things. Im sure that will pass..Just need to keep my mind occupied.

Family loss

I am writting to say it may be awhile before i post anything again. I am dealing with the loss of my mother. She passed away on june 21st.  It has been a struggle to deal with and im hoping that ill be able to heal.  I really enjoyed couponing just not exactly sure when ill be able to look at another coupon without crying.

Bumming

Am bumming alittle bit. Nothing good in the ad's this week that makes me want to go OOOOOOOO i gotta go get these deals. Plus i wont be able to coupon at all for the next couple of months.  But it will be worth it in the end. But hopefully in the next couple of months ill be able to get back to blogging and couponing. I am trying to figure out how to put other bloggers pages here so they get more exposer. And hopefully by then ill have figured this blogging thing out. Wish me luck.

At a standstill

Well, at the moment im at a standstill.  Still couponing and enjoying every second of it. My last great deal was chi chi's salsa. Meijer sells them for 2.43 a jar and they had em on sale for .99 cents.  I had a 50 cent coupon for them. SOOOOOO i got them for .49 cents a jar. I only had 3 coupons so i bought all 3.  I get the ugh feeling about the sales.  For some reason they think that saying 2 for 5 is a deal when the item is usually 2.99 reg price..not much of a savings. Im learning my stores prices.  Which is a good thing..things are just taking time.

Aunt Millies bread

I found a site for aunt millies bread.  They have a button that says coupon and atm it has 3 coupons on that page. Also, sign up for emails they send coupons as well.

http://www.auntmillies.com/Default.aspx

Save a lot

I was totally excited today when I opened the mail box.  Save a lot sent out letters in my area that they changed the store. They sent out coupons for $5.00 off $20.00. Which if they take man q's then can get a really really great deal. They stated they are under new management and have redecorated..which MY store really really needed.  Hopefully they fired a few people and hired new.  I had quit shopping there awhile ago because every time i went shopping there i was followed by employees. Felt very uncomfortable. So hopefully things will look up when i go to check them out now that they said things have been improved.

shop n save deal

shop n save has lunchables with fruit on sale for .99 cents with your 1.00 coupon they are free

Shop n save

Went to shop n save tonight. Walked around was LOVELY was hardly anyone there so i didnt feel rushed to get what i needed and out.   But, i went to get soda, its 10 for 10 granted had no coupons but being a sodaholic.  But while i was there i checked out the red hot sauce.  IT was an awesome deal got 3 bottles for .29 cents each. used 50 cents off one and shop n save doubles up to 50 cent coupons.  retail on them are 1.29

My trips today to rite aid and walgreens

Well, I didnt use any coupons at walgreens not because i didnt want to. BUT, because i didnt have any for the items i was buying.   The deals were so good i had to get them. 

4 box's post cereal 1.75 each = 7.00 total
5 box's  betty crocker tatoes 1.00 = 5.00 total
The cereal is well over 3 dollars a box not sure how much the crocker tatoes were.  Wish the receipt told you. Am grateful that it does tell you the savings.  I spent $12.00 and saved $20.12. Without coupons that is a really good deal.  Also i got $1.00 back from post. 



My rite aid trip was alittle bit different.

2 freezer bags 2 for $4.00
2 ziploc containers 2 for $4.00
1 purex laundry soap $1.97
used ziplock coupon for 1.oo off 2 boxs of bags
used ziplock coupon for 1.50 off 2 boxs of containers
used purez coupon for 1.00 off 50 oz or more

I spent 7.07 saved 11.58 and i also got $2.00 back in up rewards plus a survey for $3.00 off $15.00 purchase.  overall considering i havent done much couponing in awhile it was rather a good day.

My trip today

Well, my trip wasnt all that great.  BUT, was good enough for me.  Saving 40 some odd percent on my bill compaired to paying full price or even just discounts for that weeks sales.  I think i rocked. 

Items
      2   gallons milk (used $1.00 off any dairy)
     72   koolaid packets (used 3 buy 10 get 5 free and 4 buy 2 get 1 free, however when she scanned them the buy 10 get 5 free rang up $1.00 each and the buy 2 get 1 free rang up .20 cents each)
      2    stove top stuffing (used mperk $1.00 off 2 and used .55 cents off two)
      3    mt dew ( on sale for 4/$5.00 also have to pay .10 cents deposit)
     10   pks of taco bell seasoning (on sale for .39 cents a peice)
     12   cans  taco bell refried beans (on sale .54 cents a can)
      8     frozen corn ( 0.82, not on sale but i only buy frozen veggies)
      1     small tortilla (1.19 not on sale)
      2     large tortilla (1.59 not on sale)
      4     liquid dial (.99 cents on sale plus used .35 cents coupon)
     18    yoplait yogurt ( 10 for $5.00 used 3 coupons for .40 cents off 6)
       4    danimals collisons (on sale for 1.89 used 1 coupon for save 1.oo off 2 (was a cat coupon), and used 2 coupons for .55 cents off one)
       3     meijjer brand cheese singles (on sale for 3 for $5.00)

total    $113.84
oop     $  68.96
savings$  44.88

Meijer Shopping Trip

My shopping trip to meijer today.


4 grands buscuits (used mperk $1.00 off 4 plus 2 q's .30 cents each)
4 cambells soup at hand (used mperk $1.00 off 4)
3 mt dew


Each was on sale for $1.00.  The deal was 10 for 10 get the 11th free.

Total before coupons and discounts  $19.19
Total oop after discounts and coupons $6.30
saved $12.89
also got 3 coupons from the cat machine. save $1.00 off next dairy purchase of $5.00 or more, $1.00 off next purchase of produce $5.00 or more, and $1.50 off  next cookies and crackers purchase of $5.00 or more.

Slow go

Well its been a slow go for a few weeks.  Is ok, im totally ok with it.  Just hope there is some better ad's out there soon.  I can not wait to be able to go to the store...with my 200 bucks and walk out with 500-600 bucks worth of food.  I know that seems alot to spend on food for those that are extreme couponers.  But, i want to start out extremly slow.  Its not the easiest where i live to get awesome deals.  Most of the time the stores have the deal the week after the coupon expires.. TOTALLY frustrating then.  But, i will keep it up.  I will get to a point where my cuboards are allways full...



Have a great day all.

Rite aid coupon policy

I took just a little bit of time today to read up on rite aid's coupon policy.  I have posted the pdf file link to those that are interested in printing it.  Its always a great idea to keep a copy of every stores coupon policy you shop at.  Reasons being is some cashiers are not trained in their stores coupon policy.  I have read over and over stories of how people are not allowed to use their coupons just because the cashier or managers didnt know their own coupon policy.  I have not yet encountered this issue.  Probably because i havent started couponing to the extreme.  WHICH someday i hope to get to. 

http://images.iheartriteaid.com/RACouponPolicy.pdf

SLOW week

This week is gonna be a slow one for me.  I really wish i could get more grocerys to stock up on. I'll keep my chin up and hopefully next week will be better.  I hope that in 6 months from now ill have a room filled with my stockpile and pics to show. And pics of the stuff im able to start donating bk. Our pantries are so low that your only allowed to get from them once every 6 months.

Comments

Ok, i know i havent posted. But havent had any deals to discuss.  But, I wanted to let you know your comments are wanted. Please be nice and considerate.  Being mean and name calling isnt allowed.  I personally wont tollerate it.  But if there is something you want me to look into and discuss my views id be more then pleased to do so..


Laters,

Choices

I know we all face this as couponers.....Do i HOLD these 4 up rewards hoping next week ill get stuff for free with more up rewards.  OR, do i buy the cleaning supplies for 15 bucks and use some coupons to make it slightly cheaper and get the 5 up rewards.  I am hoping to figure this out soon.  I am totally excited that im learning.  I want this to be something that by this time in 6 months i can say i have saved HUNDREDS of dollars not only on cleaning supplies. But also on food. Seems to be my issue right now. I can find all the great deals for non food items but NOT food.

Rite aid trip

I am totally excited about this trip.  Almost worth going to buy a few more papers to get the purex crystals.  I did 2 transactions. They are as follows:

Transaction 1:

1 Purex 3 in 1 reg 7.99 on sale 4.99 used 1 off  each q
1 scissors (splurge mine keep walking off) 3.99
8 ziplock bags  (all different kinds) reg2.99- 3.99 on sale 1.97 used 2 $1 each q

total before sale $43.99 (with sales tax)
total after sale $27.23 (with tax)
total oop $23.22 (with tax)
Total savings from reg price $20.77
Just shy of being 50% off.  Is a great deal i think. 
Also received (by surprise) $2.00 up reward  from ziplock

Transaction 2:

Purex Fab soft crystals reg price 5.99 Sale price 3.99
4 purex crystals used 4 q's for 2.00 each
2 Up rewards from ziplock $1.00 each
Total before sale $25.40 (with sales tax)
Total after sale $17.40
Total oop $6.92

Spaced!!!

Was wondering if anyone has ever gone shopping.  Coupons in hand, and never gave them to the cashier.  Your mind is somewhere else and you just space on what you are really there to do? I did that today. Realized after I cashed out i forgot to give the coupons.  I really wish all stores were required to ask if you have coupons for days like this.  Thank goodness the service desk ladies were friendly and let me use my coupons.  Just had to hand the receipt and show them the item it matched to.  Today really wasn't my day to go shopping LOL.

Shop n Save

I tried my coupons at shop n save today. Am excited to say that YES they do indeed double coupons up to .50 cents.  My .50 cent coupon doubled to a BUCK.  I was totally excited.  OK, I didnt show my excitement but it was there.  Ill be paying more and more attention to their ad's from now on.  Also, this week they had an awesome deal on meats.  Their ads run monday through sunday. 

tata for now.

Frustrated

Well first off i want to say hello. Thank you for having interest in my blog.  I am extremly new to couponing.  Any help would be appricated. Am hoping to find others in my area who also coupon. As i get better at what im doing i will post my success and failures.  Since we all learn by mistakes.  Im assuming ill have alot more of those then i will success's in the fisrt year.  Please be patient with me while i am learning not only to blog but to coupon.

Thank you