Extreme Couponing

I finally watched TLC's Extreme Couponing and as usual it is a very sensationalistic show, which probably hurts couponing. I kinda wish it wasn't on. For one thing, the deals they get of course are possible, but not typical. They make it seem typical. And on the show they commit coupon fraud and make this seem natural. Try this at Bi-lo and they will coupon ban you. I have heard that since the show has aired, that stores have been bombarded and especially in the Atlanta area it has made the stores check item by item to make sure the coupons match the items. Now everyone thinks they are a coupon genius. I know here, the number of people using coupons has made the availability of product tighter -- get your rainchecks! Also, it has made Ingles so much stricter on their coupon policy...especially with rainchecks that it is a pain.

Anyway, the big deal I see this week is the Bi-lo's BOGO on Crystal light with the buy two get one free. So it will be a buy one get two! score!

Deals this week

I noticed whole chickens at Ingles are 79c a pound this week, although I didn't see this in the paper. The other deal I saw is the herbal essence shampoo at Ingles. It is even less that the BOGO price last week at Bi-lo. With the 50c off one doubled it will be $1.50 each. Good for donating if you don't need it.

At Bi-lo the Dukes mayo is a good deal, I am not sur eif there are coupons, which would make it an uberdeal. The other deal which might be good is the 20c off gas with purchase of three potato chips or sun chips, which may be a good a deal if you have the coupons. 20c off on 20 gallons is $4, so buying three is $12 with $3 off coupons and $4 back is 3 for $5. The sun chips are a better deal. I pack chips with every lunch, so I will probably take advantage of this deal.

Free stuff for Charity

Even if you don't need any more free toothpaste, soap, shampoo....Consider donating the free stuff to go for tornado relief and probably for flood relief soon.

The things you can get free or cheap with coupons are usually the things these people need most.

I saw a collection box at Rite-Aid. Feel free to post if you know of any other collection areas.

Harder to get coupons

I guess it is a sign of the economy, but lately I find if I don't get up early on Saturday and order coupons on CC, they are really hard to find. Although I like to buy in multiples, sometimes I don't want to buy 20 or even 10 at a time, like for paper towels or even dog food. I guess I will just be the coupon fairy and leave them for others. I am often looking for people to split with.

I am also looking for Free printables more than I used to, so I can get only a few at a time.

One good deal this week on dog food, BOGO Kibbles and Bits at Bi-lo. Using two coupons, it would be $12 for 32- 40 pounds.

What deals do you see?

Free stuff at Walmart

Check out the coupon mom's website and extreme deals for Walmart. They have some for CVS (toothpaste), but the sale ends this Saturday, so if you don't have the coupons already it will be too late. But since Walmart doesn't have sales, the deals are good until the coupons expire.

Some freebies: Free nivea bodywash, free ivory soap, free reach floss.
Cheap rice: Get the watrmaid 50c/1 coupon and use it at Ingles where the small pkg is $1.16, so 16c a pound.

The extreme deal list is very helpful.

Have you noticed the "coupon creep" lately. What used to be for cat food $1 off 15 cans is now $1 off 20 cans. What used to be $1 off one or two is $1 off 3. It gets tougher and tougher to get a deal.

Update on 1800flowers

Apparently they will take multiple codes if you call, only one at a time if you use the website.

Triple Play for Mother's Day

Go to www.Cardwoo.com ( if want use my referral link http://www.cardwoo.com/sell/?acno=21580&partid=5K1AJ913NH ) buy a 1800FLowers giftcard for $50 for $35.

Go through upromise.com and buy flowers using the code for free shipping and handling (save $15) and you get 11% back to your upromise acct. Buy flowers for mom from their selection that is $49.99.

so: $50 giftcard $35 Save $15
no ship/hand Save $15
11% back upromise Save $5.50

Spend $35 Save $35.50. Send a $50 gift for $35.

Note: With 1800flowers you can only use 1 gift code (which Cardwoo will send you electronically) per order, so to send multiple gifts, you will need to do them separately. THis is different than most giftcards.

To save the shipping/handling you must shop their certain selection, but they have a few nice ones that are $49.99

Happy Mother's Day

Best Price on Butter since Thanksgiving

Ingles has 1 lb of butter on sale for $2.50 this week, which is the best price since Thanksgiving. I have finally run out of my holiday stash, so I went in and bought 20 lbs yesterday. The checkout girl was like, " that's a lot of butter". I tried to explain stockpiling when the price is good and her eyes glazed over.

Also, they have whole chickens for 78c a pound, which is 20c better than any sale lately.

Walmart Coupon Policy and Price Book

I was looking at the Walmart Coupon Policy (which I will print out and take with me, because they seem to always hassle people about coupons) and I noticed it says they will accept competitors coupons, even catalinas, as long as it says manufacturer's coupon on it. Has anyone tried this?

I generally don't think the prices are better at Walmart if I can get a BOGO or sale price somewhere else and have a coupon that will double, but what is my coupon is $1 off and the item I need is not on sale? I found that the couponmom web site has a price book list on Walmart items. So, with this I can see what their price is and compare with Bi-lo or Ingles.

Ingles has gotten so strict with the rainchecks (limit 6 and expiration dates), that I don't usually shop there, except for deals. Also their gas program is not as good as Bi-lo's.The cumulative gas program at BI-lo saves me more.

Another thing I found on the Coupon Mom website (which I haven't looked at much in a while), is the Free area. I am running low on soap and razors and they listed both as free with coupons at walmart (OLay and BIC). I am also going ot stock up on free floss for the poeple in my house who floss.

Peter Pan and triple coupons

Triple Coupons this week at Ingles!

Also, if you have the time and money that Peter Pan show in Atlanta is incredible! You know I am cheap but it is sooo worth the $75 I paid per ticket. It was hard to tell from the floor plan, but it is a very small tent (made for the show) and there could not be a bad seat in the house, so I wouldn't hesitate to get the cheap seats. The 360 degree theater was awesome and the actor who played Peter was fantastic. A great memory with my girls, and my sis and her kids.