UUURRRR!!

I just about forgot that TODAY was the last day to get the items on sale at CVS. Their ads start over on Fridays now. From what I have heard, it's just for six weeks. I guess my area is part of a test market, lucky us. I did play my coupons for the Sunsilk Hair items before today. However, I had some issues with the clerk. He told me that I could not use 2 coupons because they were already bogo. With a calm simle on my face, I stated that I am buying two items, yes they are bogo, however it is CVS policy (from my understanding) to take the both coupons. He called the manager who did say it was indeed okay! They stated that CVS was cracking down on coupons. Like we are stealing something!! Yes, we get great deals, but we are NOT stealing. We just know how to save money, since when did that become a crime? Well, this too shall past right? First, Target, then Harris Teeter and now CVS? Please let me know if you have had any issues like this as well.

On a happy note, Walgreens has a coupon for the 22nd and 23rd only. $5/$20!! Go to Walgreens/hotbuys.com to print your coupon.

Tell next time,

Happy Savings!!

OH NO!!!

Harris Teeter has changed their coupon policy. I think over all it is still a great place to shop and you can still get some good deals (changed from great.) If you have an issue, just don't buy the item. We don't want them to dislike us "couponers." Below is their new policy:

Coupon Policy
Harris Teeter Coupon Acceptance Policy
General

We accept coupons that have not passed their expiration date for use; we can not accept any expired coupons.
We accept only one manufacturer coupon per purchased item.
We do not accept coupons on items not purchased.
Coupons must be presented at time of purchase; we can not return money for coupons not used.
Coupons presented and items purchased must match exactly; size, variety, flavor, etc.
We uphold any purchase stipulations set forth by product manufacturer.
We accept only one coupon for Buy One Get one Free items.
We accept coupons for items only of equal or more value; we do not give cash back.
Sales tax is paid by customer at full retail.
Doubling
We accept 20 double coupons per day per customer/household with VIC card; all others redeemed at face value. No orders may be separated that would allow the 20 coupon limit to be exceeded.
We double manufacturer’s coupons up to face value of $0.99; with total amount not to exceed $1.98 or entire retail of item; whichever is less.
We double up to three identical items with manufacturer coupon; additional coupons for like item will be honored at face value.
No internet coupons will be doubled or tripled. No competitor coupons will be doubled or tripled.
Internet Coupons

We gladly accept internet manufacturer’s coupons for product; however no “free” product internet coupons are accepted.
With the purchase of two like manufacturer’s products, we accept two internet coupons, per store, per day.
We do not accept internet coupons that do not appear to be originals or that won’t scan.
We gladly accept local competitors’ circular or direct-mail coupons; however we do not accept any internet coupons from other retailers.
Rainchecks

Rainchecks never expire and are accepted at any Harris Teeter store.
We do not issue rainchecks for coupon items that may be out of stock or for “while supplies last” items.
We reserve the right to limit raincheck quantities based on product availability and advertised limits.
Scan Guarantee

Our scan guarantee states “If an item scans higher than the shelf tag or sign, you will receive one like item free, excluding alcohol and tobacco.
Harris Teeter reserves the right to limit quantities in coupon usage, as well as products and to amend our policies as we deem appropriate.

Deals This Weekend & Updates

Sorry that I have not had a chance to update my post. Very busy with being a mom and getting ready for back to school. I attend night school at a local 4 year collage and start this Tuesday. I'll attend Tuesday-Thursday, so thanks in advance for your understanding regarding my post.

This weekend was full of deals. However, the best part is that I took my good friend, Dawn with me and taught her about couponing! It was a lot of fun to see her score big with the deals. Starting out DID take some time. Keep this in mind when you first start out because one of the keys to being successful and getting great deals is being organized and prepared for the sales. You've got to clip the coupons and match them to the deals at the right store. You also need how to "play" your coupons at the store (which comes first, etc.) Anyway, Dawn is a fast learner...very good Grasshopper!

Now for my deals this week...

CVS:
I started out with $9.57 in CVS bucks.

2 Gold Em Bags of candy .88 x 2 ($1 coupon when you buy 2)
4 Glade Air Freshener Sprays .88 x 4 (2 bogo free coupons)
2 Puff Plus Tissue .88 (2 .25cent coupons)
2 Sunsilk Shampoo/Cond bogo (2 $1.50 off each coupons)
2 Sunsilk Styling Items bogo (2 $1.50 off each coupons0
2 Wet Ones Wipes bogo (2 .75 coupons each)
5 First Aid kits .99 each (5 $1 coupons = all free!)
1 Hello Kitty Ban aids 2.99 ($1.00 coupon - this was a filler item to get $5 CVS Bucks)
1 Multi Pack Ban aids 3.99 ($1.00 coupon - this was also a filler item - see above.)

After the coupons and CVS bucks...
I paid a grand total of $3.86!! I also get $5 CVS bucks back!
I really like the Sunsilk products, so I'll return before this sales ends. As this is just about free with the $1.50 coupons!

Walgreens:
I purchased a few items from the .39 sale, using the Walgreens in-store coupons.
I was able to get some plastic silverware for work for .39 cents each, chap stick, plus a bunch of little items that makes life easier. Big score was single rolls of Scotts tissue 1000 squares each for .25 cents. It's great to always have back up!

Rite Aid:
My big score at Rite Aid (not a fav) was St. Ives lotion with is BOGO. I had 4 $1.00 coupons. The great deal was, there were a few BONUS packs that included full size body washes!! I paid about $2 each, in which I really needed lotion for myself and my kids.

Target:
If you have known me for any time, you know that I USE to love Target. Things have really changed. I still like the clean stores, however that is really all I can say. I had some items to return to the store for my 2 girls, lost the receipt. Do you know that they would not even exchange the clothes or offer a gift card because you are only allowed 2 returns per year!! The kicker to this is that I was there on 8/15/08 and my "one year" ends on 8/18/08. So, I need to return again, waisting time and gas. What happened to customer service? Target has gotten to be a snob store. They will really need to have a great deal for me to shop there. However, they do have great clearance, the only reason I'll be there. To avoid this, pay with your debit card, in which they keep track of (a bit scary, huh?)

Hope you got the Sunday paper (always buy two!) There were free McDonald's coupons for their new chicken sandwich items! That is 4 items for me! Also free was a coupon for Sara Lee's soft bread, which is REALLY GOOD - YUM! I love FREE!!

Till next time folks, Happy Savings!

Amber

Don't Forget...

The CVS ad will now be in the Friday paper. Have no idea why they changed it from Sunday, now I'll have to buy a Friday paper. However, it's not that bad because the BELK's ad will be in the Friday paper also. I LOVE Belks...the clearance that is. Happy Savings!

Free Lunch...Almost

Who says there are no more free lunches? Thanks to coupons and a great sale at HT, I got one...almost. G.U.M toothbrushes are on sale for .99 cents for the month of August (reg. price $1.99.) I had 5 G.U.M coupons for .75 cents off each (doubled at HT, the coupons were worth $1.50 each) This gave me an overage of .50 x 5=2.50. I also bought a HT Deli Sub $2.49 (really good price and they are made to order), my must have Pepsi and a candy bar (I know, I know.) My total price? $2.37!! This includes 5 toothbrushes!!!

Also, don't forget to pick up the All You mag! The great coupons (see below) are good until the end of September!!

SCORE!

I went to HT today and scored big time! I used the coupons that I found in the ALL YOU mag (see below.) The clerks at Harris Teeter didn't want to believe the great deals listed on the coupons. It was true and I proved it to them. The best thing is that Kool-Aide is on sale for .15 per pack! Make sure you get the packs that list the Kraft logo on the back, makes it easy for the clerks. This is what I got:
1 pack of Beef Oscar Myer Hot Dogs
1 pack of Kraft 12oz Cheese Singles
1 pack of Crystal Light Drink Mix
1 box of Wheat Thins
1 16oz bottle of Kraft Dressing
2 cans of Sweet rolls (on sale for $1.79, plus I had a .30 cent coupon = .60 off each can)
2 Dannon Yogurt drinks (on sale for $2, however I had $1 off coupon = 1 each 4 pack)
1 half gallon of milk (picked this up for my mom.)
2 2 liters of A&W Root beer (On sale for $1 each. Coupon of $1 off when you buy 2 = .50 cents each)

Grand Total = $11.xx (don't remember the change)
Not that bad, huh?

Way To Go!

Got some great news that a co-worker of mine is now hooked on coupons, just like me! Check out my comments for her details. So far this month, she has saved $85 bucks!

I am sure she has the ALL YOU magazine. There is a great deal to be had! Everyone needs cheese singles, salad dressing, crackers...just to name a few items we all like. There are a few coupons that when you buy 3 kraft items, you can get a free box of Wheat Thins, 3 more kraft items...free Kraft Dressing, 3 more Kraft items...Kraft Cheese Singels...just to list a few examples. So big deal, right? Sounds like a lot of money since you must buy 3 Kraft items to get the free deal, right? WRONG!! Guess what cheap item is made by Kraft? KOOL-AID!! You can find them from .15 to .20 per packet. Buy 3 packets per coupon and get the FREE deal! I did this yesterday at Walmart for for $1.80 I got 9 packets of Kool-Aid (I'll give this away) Family size box of Wheat Thins, French Dressing and Cheese! There are 2-3 more deals like this, but don't have the info with me right now. Till next time, Happy Savings!!