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Reader Success: Shanta’s Shoprite Trip

January 23, 2012

Shanta sent in her Shoprite shopping trip to share with us.  After her coupons, Savingstar Coupons, and catalina‘s, she saved a whopping 77%.

Here is what she did.
(2) Kotex Pads $2.69 ea
(5) 12pk Pepsi  $11.00
Kikkoman season  $.79 ea
Aunt Jemima waffles $1.99 ea
International Creamer  $1.39 ea
French’s Spicey Mustard  $.99 ea
Visine  $3.69 ea
(12) SmartOnes  $1.48 each
(3) Zatarains rice $1.00 each
(3) Kelloggs Pop tarts  $6.00
 Chicken Drums  $3.71
(2) Red Gold Tomatoes $.33 each
(1) Shoprite oil  $1.99 each

Coupons

$1/1 Kikkoman printable coupon
$.75/1 Aunt Jemima waffles (Cat from previous order-did not double)
$1/1 International Delight printable
$.30/1 French’s Spicy mustard printable coupon
$2/1 Visine-A printable coupon
$.50/3 Zatarains Rice printable coupon
$5/12 Smartones printable coupon
$5.00 off $40 (Recyclebank coupon)
$8.00 (Shoprite Family)
$3/10 SmartOnes ecoupon
$.50/3 Zatarains ecoupon
$2/1 Visine ecoupon
Paid  $28.45
Got $2.00  Catalina (Kotex)
Earned $3.25 SavingStar  Rebates (Red Gold, Kotex & Pop Tarts)
$23.20 after coupons, Catalina, SavingStar rebate and ecoupons

Nice job Shanta! Do you have a shopping trip to share?  Email shannons@forthemommas.com

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Readers Success : Jenn’s Harris Teeter Shopping Trip

January 16, 2012

Jenn’s sent in her Harris Teeter shopping trip to share. She saved $74.45 with coupons and sales. She also transferred a prescription and got a $20.00 reward added to her store card.

Not included in picture – (2) Green Mountain K-Cups she also bought.

Coupons used
(2) $2/3 Nabisco Coupon
(2) $.75/1 Hefty Coupon
$1/2 Campbells Slow Kettle
$1/1 Wolfgang Puck
(3) $.40/1 Fiber One
$1/1 Campbell’s eVic store coupon
$.40 eVic Totinos store coupon
$20 pharmacy reward

Nice job Jenn!!   Do you have a shopping trip to share?  Email your trip to shannons@forthemommas.com

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Reader Tips Roundup : Rite Aid, CVS & More

January 13, 2012

Some of the best deals come from my mailbox, here are a few of the tips.

If you have a tip, send it in – to be entered to win $100 worth of prizes each month! Your tip doesn’t have to be published to win!

Tip from Laura in  Louisiana (Rite Aid)

  • RiteAid has  Physicians Formula Mineral Wear, Bronze Boosters, Organic Wear powder and foundations all marked down to 75% off.  Look for $3.00 and $4.00 peelie coupon making them as low $$.49 each.

Tip from Marissa (Rite Aid)

  • Christmas Hershey Kisses are marked down to 75% off .  If you can find them, use  the $1/2 manufacturer coupon with the RA video Values Coupon to pick up two free bags.

Tip from Jamie (CVS)

  •  Nature Made Vitamins are BOGO at CVS. The magic coupon machine printed of a $2/1 and she had a $2/1 Nature Made Coupon.  She was able to pick up Nature Made Fish Oil Capsules for just $1.89 each after coupons and BOGO sale

Tip from Sharon (Free Sample)

Tip from Leighanne in South Carolina (Piggly Wiggly)

  • Leighanne found diapers and wipes on clearance at her Piggly Wiggly.  She found Pampers Baby Dry , Huggies Little Movers and more.

Tip from Sharon via Facebook

  • Macy’s has 50-80% off all clearance items.  You can grab the WOW pass and save another 15% off till Saturday.

Do you have a tip to share?  Email your tip to shannons@forthemommas.com or join the discussion on Facebook.

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Reader Success: Lauren’s Weis Trip & Jen’s Rite Aid

January 9, 2012

Weis Markets is having a 90% off Christmas toys sale. Reader Lauren let us know that giant stuffed animals are discounted to $2.00. She picked up t cookie cutter sets for $.49, as seen on TV toys for $1.99, and Crayola sets for $1.29.

In addition, Lysol Wipes Buy One, Get One free packs are $2.00 each.  If your store allows, you can use the $1/2 Lysol Wipes Coupon to get them for less.

Lysol BOGO Wipes Pack $2.00
Use $1/2 Lysol Wipes Coupon ( SS 1/1/12)
or use $.50/2 Lysol Wipes Printable
$1.00 or $.50 each after coupon

Click here for more Weis Coupon Matchups and Deals

Reader Jen had a great trip to Rite Aid last week.  Altough her store did not have regional sales, she found discounted items and took advantage of the UPR deals. She went in with $4.00 UPR to use Here is what she did.

(4) Pantene Shampoo $2.49 each (clearance)
Used (2) $3/2 Pantene Product ( P&G 1/1/12)
Get $2.00 UPR
Free after coupons and UPR

(2) Carefree Pantiliners  $1.00 each
Use (2) $.50 Carefree Pantiliners
Get $1.00 UPR
Free after coupon

Advil $8.79 (with  20% discount)
Used $3/1 Advil in-ad coupon
and used $1/1 Advil Product, exp. 2/11/12 (RP 12/11/11)
Get $1.00 UPR
$3.79 after coupons and UPR

After coupons and $4.00 available UPR’s , her total OOP was $6.31. She received $6.00 back in UPR, making this trip at total of $.31.

Nice job Jen!

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Ask FTM: Are These Coupons Good?

January 5, 2012

Reader V writes:

Help!! I printed some coupons last night. Some of them are missing the smaller scan code that begins with a 5. Are these good?

Dear V:

These coupons are valid! In fact, the old barcodes are being phased out!  For a long time, we saw the new Data Bar Code along with thestandard UPC codes. You can read up on the Data Bar Codes here.

Many stores have implemented the computer systems to handle the new barcodes.   Are there any stores that have not updated their computers to accept coupons with Data Bars only.

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Two Broke Girls: You Use Coupons!??!!!

January 4, 2012

I went to bed a little early last and was catching up on my DVR. I was laughing so hard when I saw this, I had to share. Now, this show is a little bit goofy, and sometimes even crude – but this segment is funny. Two Broke Girls – the magic of coupons!  The segment is 3+ minutes, you have to watch the entire thing to appreciate it!

My favorite line: The exact same foods went from $70 to $12. Coupons are GENIUS!

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Couponless Shopping Trip $52.80

January 3, 2012

As many of you know, I live pretty much in the middle of no where. The closest proper grocery store is just about 18 miles – unless you include Walmart – which I don’t! (I do have a Rite Aid about 2 miles from me – you can check out my Rite Aid trip from this week) We needed a few items, so I went to my favorite scratch & dent grocery outlet. I paid $52.80 and some of my deals included:

  • Organic Pasta Sauce for $1.00 (bought 6 bottles to stock up)
  • Starbucks 12oz coffee for $2.99 (bought 3)
  • Buitoni Fresh Pasta 2lbs $2.99 (bought 3 to freeze)
  • Bacon $2.99 for a lb.
  • Pizza Sauce $.50
  • Tortillas $.50
  • Veggies for $.30 a can

I  love shopping at this store because there are no coupons to cut, it is just over a mile (saves me gas and time) and the prices are reasonable.  I use this as an option when I don’t have a coupon or the sales aren’t so great (like the last couple weeks). You do have to be very selective and check dates – but it is well worth it. I paid $5.00 after coupon & sale for Buitoni a few weeks back, so the $2.99 price is great!

How did you do shopping this week so far?

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Weekend Wrap Up 1/2

January 2, 2012

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years weekend.  Here is what you might have missed:

Disney Movie Rewards | Add 50 Points

 

CVS: Centrum Vitamins $1.09

Edys Ice Cream Coupon | $1.99 at Giant

 

My Rite Aid Trip: Almost Free!

 

New Centrum Pro Nutrients Coupon | Free at Rite Aid

 

Free Lunch Bag with Lean Cuisine Entree Purchases

Check Out All Of These NEW Coupons:

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Happy New Year 2012

January 1, 2012

At the end of each year, I think how did it go by so fast!

2011 was a year of  ups and down for me. I am thankful for all of the Ups and what I have learned through the downs. I feel incredibly blessed – I have an amazing group of family and friends – and readers here on FTM.

I am thankful for all the opportunities that 2011 brought my way.  It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know many of you in 2011.

I am not a fan of resolutions, but in 2012, I do have some big plans.   With these plans, mean some changes around FTM. Most of the changes will go unnoticed by many, but will make a big difference. The one big plan for 2012 is to no longer run FTM solo. It is a big job keeping on top of every deal, giveaways and literally thousands of emails.   I am thrilled to announce that my sister Natalie will be playing a  larger role in FTM in 2012.   She is still learning to coupon, but she is ready to jump in.   My other big plan for 2012 is to start races again. Many, many moons ago, I ran competitive races. My goal in 2012 is to run atleast two races – but hopefully many more. I can say that training at 36 is wayyy different than training at 21. My ultimate goal is a Spartan Race!

So I wish all of you the best in 2012. I hope you will hang around for the new year!

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