How To Coupon at Rite Aid | Learn to Coupon

October 5, 2011

 

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How to Coupon at Rite Aid. Part I  You can see all the prior Learn to Coupon series here.

Today we will be discussing using Coupons at Rite Aid. We will break down the Rite Aid Coupon policy and matchups.  Rite Aid’s Coupon Policy can be found here.

Rite Aid offers several ways to save in addition to coupons.  They include:

  • Single Check Rebates
  • Wellness Program
  • +Up Rewards
  • Video Values Coupons
  • In ad Coupons
The best way to save at Rite Aid is to combine the different offers  First, let’s take a look at Rite Aid’s Coupon Policy.
Key Points
  • Rite Aid will accept internet / print at home coupons up to the equivalent value of $5.00 off.
  • Rite Aid will accept up to 3 coupons on one item – one Manufacturer Coupon, a Rite Aid coupon coded RC49 and Rite Aid coupon coded RC48.
  • Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.
  • Rite Aid does not offer overage. In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon in exchange  for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is allowed.
  • Buy One Get One Free coupons cannot be used in conjunction with a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
We will break down the individual ways to save at Rite Aid:
wellness card
Wellness+ Program

The Wellness Card at Rite Aid is the key to getting the sale prices at the store.  You must sign up for and use your Wellness card at each visit.  The Benefits of the Wellness Program are:

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Stockpile Price List | Decide on Your Buy Price

September 30, 2011

Earlier this year I did a series on Stockpile Prices. I am frequently asked what my stockpile prices are.  I am republishing this for the newer couponers.  Please be sure to read this entire post before using the lists.

This series has included Stock Up Prices on MeatStock Up Prices on Household Staples, Stockup Prices on Toiletries , Stock Up Prices on Pantry Staples and Refrigerated staples.

I have compiled all of these prices in a Printable Stockpile Price List that includes a place for you to write your own price. In addition, I have included a Blank Printable Stockpile Price List.

Remember, find prices that work best for you, don’t compare yourself to others, these prices are a starting point. I truly believe that these prices are obtainable for 85% of the FTM readers. However, it takes lots of work and time.  Find the price that best balances your time and money.

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How to Coupon at Target | Learn to Coupon

September 25, 2011

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How to Coupon at Target…

Welcome to Learn to Coupon …. in 30 Days. We are finally back!  Today we are focusing on learning how to save at Target. 

You can see all the prior Learn to Coupon series here.Today we will be discussing couponing at Target. We will break down the coupon policy and matchups. Target’s Full Coupon Policy can be found here.

The best way to save at Target is stacking coupons.
Stacking Coupons

Target accepts one Manufacturer Coupon and one Target Store Coupon for the same item.  This means that you may use two coupons on one item, as long as one is a Target Coupon and one is a manufacturer coupon.

There are four main sources of Target Store Coupons:

You can find Target Printable Coupons on the Target Website here.   To print a coupon from the Target site, select the coupon you would like to print. You will be required to install a printer application.

The number of prints are limited by computer. They should not be photocopied.

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Homemade Moon Sand | On the Cheap

August 13, 2011

I am not a huge fan on Moon Sand, but Evan happens to love it.    If you are looking for a fun craft — plus a way to save a little money – check out this homemade Moon Sand. {note – the consistency may be different, but just as fun!} Be sure to add your water slowly to get the desired consistency! Too much water will equal runny goo!

Check out how to make Homemade Moon Sand here and here

 

 

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Learn to Coupon Series Update

July 12, 2011

 

 

Back in April, I planned this Learn to Coupon Series.  I had all the topics outline and thought it would make for a nice summer series – reading at your leisure. While most of what I have posted still applies, there have been some big changes in the “couponing world”.

I wasn’t planning on some of the changes that happened:

:: Three major stores, Rite Aid, Target & Dollar General changed their coupon policy. These coupon policy changes really do make a big difference.

:: There are rumors of major grocery chains updating their coupon policies like Publix did in June.  One of them includes a store that is a big part of the deals on FTM.

:: The new coupon barcodes became effective July 1st.  This has started to cause some issues at stores that were not ready. I had no idea that the secondary bar codes were going to disappear. We are now seeing just one barcode on some coupons – like this:

These barcodes are not scanning at some stores and the stores just won’t accept them.  Remember, the old barcodes started with a 5 or 9.

So, all the sudden, I don’t feel like such an expert anymore.  Rather than publish posts that I had written two months ago that are already outdated, I need to regroup.  All these changes are making it hard for everyone to keep up.

I promise the series will be back shortly – as soon as I am educated enough to educate you!

 

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Understanding Coupon Matchups | Learn to Coupon

June 22, 2011

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Welcome to Learn to Coupon... in 30 days. For the next 30 days (week days),  I will be posting a couponing how to.  Each day we will build on the prior days information. The goal of this series is to teach you the basics of couponing. Where to start, what coupons to use, how to use your coupons and more.This series will focus on realistic strategies for couponing.  There will be some depth to the posts, so you will need to spend the time reading the posts in the entirety. Since each post will build on the day before, I suggest you read them chronologically. You can read them here.

Today’s topic is Understanding Coupon Matchups.

There are many different ways that blogs do coupon matchups.  You might not see the same format on each blog.

There are several items that you will find in most matchups:

  • The Product
  • The Price of that Product
  • Coupons you can use with that product
  • The price of the product per unit you will pay for that product after your coupon
Product: Breakstones Cottage Cheese
Price: Price on sale is $2.50
Insert: This is where you will find the coupon. The SS stands for Smart Source and you can find it in the May 22nd, 2011 insert.
Expiration Date: This is the date the coupon expires.
Price after coupon: This is the price you will pay after coupon

 

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Coupon Abbreviations & Terminology | Learn to Coupon

June 20, 2011

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Welcome to Learn to Coupon... in 30 days. For the next 30 days (week days),  I will be posting a couponing how to.  Each day we will build on the prior days information. The goal of this series is to teach you the basics of couponing. Where to start, what coupons to use, how to use your coupons and more.This series will focus on realistic strategies for couponing.  There will be some depth to the posts, so you will need to spend the time reading the posts in the entirety. Since each post will build on the day before, I suggest you read them chronologically. You can read them here.

Today’s post is all about coupon terminology and abbreviations. You will find these abbreviations in both matchups and in deal descriptions.    To better understand coupon matchups and deals, here are some common coupon abbreviations:

  • AC – After Coupons
  • B1G1F – Buy One Product, Get One Free
  • BOGO – Buy One Product, Get One Free
  • B2G1F – Buy Two Products, Get One Free
  • Bricks – An online coupon printing platform

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Learn To Coupon | What is A Catalina ?

June 15, 2011

 

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Welcome to Learn to Coupon... in 30 days. For the next 30 days (week days),  I will be posting a couponing how to.  Each day we will build on the prior days information. The goal of this series is to teach you the basics of couponing. Where to start, what coupons to use, how to use your coupons and more.This series will focus on realistic strategies for couponing.  There will be some depth to the posts, so you will need to spend the time reading the posts in the entirety. Since each post will build on the day before, I suggest you read them chronologically.

We have made it to day 10!  If you are new couponer, hopefully you are finding this information beneficial.

Today we are going to discuss Catalinas.   If your store offers Catalinas, they definitely should become part of your couponing strategy.  Catalinas can be used to increase your savings significantly at the grocery store.

 

What is a catalina?

A catalina is a coupon that is printed at the register at participating stores when you purchase select participating items.

Where does a catalina come from?

The catalina coupon prints out from the catalina machine at the register. (Be sure to check the machine to see if the coupons have printed.) See Photo so you can recognize them in the store.  They are little mini printers that are next to the register.  Make sure your catalina box has  a green light on if you are using self checkout.  They will print out after you pay for bill.

How do I earn a catalina?

There are several ways to earn a catalina at checkout.

Example A: Purchase x Dollars of a product to receive a coupon for X dollars off your next order (OYNO)

In this scenario, you must purchase $12.00 worth of any of the participating products to receive  3.00 off your next order.  You may pick any of the items included in the promo. You automatically save 25% with this promotion.

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Learn To Coupon | How to Organize Your Coupons Part II

June 14, 2011

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Welcome to Learn to Coupon... in 30 days. For the next 30 days (week days),  I will be posting a couponing how to.  Each day we will build on the prior days information. The goal of this series is to teach you the basics of couponing. Where to start, what coupons to use, how to use your coupons and more.This series will focus on realistic strategies for couponing.  There will be some depth to the posts, so you will need to spend the time reading the posts in the entirety. Since each post will build on the day before, I suggest you read them chronologically.

Yesterday,  we discussed the Binder Methods and Accordion Method of coupon organization.  Today we will look at a few more ways to organize your coupons.

Method C – File By Insert

The file by insert method is a quick way to organize your coupons.  To get started, you will need file folders, a marker/crayon, hanging folders and some sort of filing cabinet.

You can choose to use a portable filing box or a real filing cabinet. A box like the one above can be u

Step 1: Organize inserts into piles by type, i.e Smart Source, Red Plum, General Mills, Proctor & Gamble. If there are two inserts that week for each type, sort individually.

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Learn to Coupon | How to Organize Coupons Part I

June 13, 2011

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Welcome to Learn to Coupon... in 30 days. For the next 30 days (week days),  I will be posting a couponing how to.  Each day we will build on the prior days information. The goal of this series is to teach you the basics of couponing. Where to start, what coupons to use, how to use your coupons and more.This series will focus on realistic strategies for couponing.  There will be some depth to the posts, so you will need to spend the time reading the posts in the entirety. Since each post will build on the day before, I suggest you read them chronologically.

So now that you know what coupons are and where to find them, what should you do with all the coupons that you have gathered.  In my opinion, lack of organization is one of the main reasons new couponers fail.  Let’s face it, it can be very overwhelming, even for experienced couponers.

I really want to emphasize that there is not one perfect way to organize your coupons. Most people try one or more methods to find which works for them.   Do not get discourage if you are not successful on your first try.

When you are deciding which method you will use, think about how you shop:

:: Do you stick to a planned list?

:: Does your store have frequent clearance or unadvertised sales?

:: Do you have a strict budget that you must stick to?

:: How much time do you have to commit to organizing your coupons?

:: How many coupon inserts do you get each week?

 

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