Question

I am not sure if any still checks this, but I have a question. So I have noticed a lot of items going on sale for Christmas. I have been looking for varies presents and I have seen some cheaper items. I don't know whether to wait to by it to see if it will go any cheaper or snag it while I can. Cause you never know what future deals there will be like the day after Thanksgiving. What advice or experiences do you have? So you wait and risk it being any cheaper than it is? Just comment and let me know. Thanks!

You’re invited to the revival of

THE COUPONING GROUP

10:00 Thursday, September 3 at Alysson's House

We’ll have a 5 minute presentation on how to save money on your heating bill this winter, and then spend the rest of the time trading coupons, showing off our awesome deals, and throwing all our extra money in the air and letting it rain down onto our happy faces.

Come at 10:00 a.m. if you have never couponed before and would like to learn how.
Come at 10:30 a.m. for everything else.

Children welcome.

Couponing Group Rises Again!

Hi guys.

It's Fall and the smell of apples, the bright colors of changing leaves, and crisp clip of scissors cutting coupons is on my mind. A lot of people have approached me about a fall coupon group.Some people want to learn and some people want to swap and show and tell.

So, I want to resurrect the coupon group. Here is my plan:

1/2 hour before the group starts there will be a couponing class. This is strictly for people who want to get started.

Then the group starts and will consist of the following:

-one 5-8 minute presentation of some frugal/ money saving skill (for example I was thinking of someone explaining how to make their own cleaning solutions, or laundry soap)

-coupon trading

-show and tell (everyone can show off and share their awesome deals if they want.)

The End.

I figure the added structure might be good so that everyone at different levels of couponing would benefit. And, if you don't want to hear another lecture about how to cut coupons you can just show up after the couponing class.

I was thinking that it might be beneficial to have the group either on Mondays (right after coupons come out) or on Thursdays (Right after we have new grocery store ads).

I know some of you have classes (Christina) and if you want to come I don't want to schedule a time when you are in school. Let me know if you have preferences on times.

Roberts Dairy Club

Robert's Milk goes on sale periodically for $1.99 a gallon at SuperSaver. You can sign up here to become a member and get coupons. I just signed up and they offered me a coupon for 40 cents off sour cream. I am hoping that milk coupons will be put up in the future.

CVS deals

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Transaction 1

Sun.-Tues. Only

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Mouse Makeup $9.99

get $9.99 EB back

All week

Neutrogena neutrashield sunscreen $8.99

-$5.00 MC here

=$3.99, get $2 EB

Bic Soleil Razor $6.99

-$3.00 MC from newspaper

=$3.99, get $3 EB

Total before coupons: $27.44

-$5 off $25 (quiz here)

-$5 Neutrogena sunscreen

-$3.00 Bic Soleil Razor

=$14.44, get $14.99 EB back + my free gift for August, coupon for free 100 ct. aspirin

Reg. price w/o coupons (I count EB savings when I use them) = $37.42, savings of 61.5%

Transaction 2

100 ct. CVS Aspirin

Clearance items

Sandisk 1 GB USB drive $2.49 x 5 (reg. $19.99 each, commonly sold online for $12 each)

8 oz. CVS gentle skin cleanser $1.62 x 2 (reg. $6.49 each)

=$17.92

-FREE Aspirin coupon

-$14.99 EB

=$1.80

Regular price w/o clearance = $122.97, savings of 99.6%

I normally don't use EB on items that don't generate EB, but I couldn't pass up these great deals on clearance items!

Walgreens deals

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There are a few great deals at Walgreens this week.

Sharpie 4 pk. highlighters $.99

-$1.00 MC here

=FREE

BIC Grips 8 ct. pens 2/$1

-$1/2 MC here or from newspaper

=FREE

Scotch Tape 3 ct. packs (+1 bonus roll at my store) $3.99, BOGO

-$1.00/3 ct. pack MC x 2

=$1.99 for 8 rolls of tape

Mentos Gum $.99 w/ in-ad coupon (limit 4)

-$.55/1 MC

=$.44/each

Listerine mouthwash OR Reach toothbrush 2 pk. OR Reach dental floss 3/$9

-$3/3 MC

=$6.00, get $6 RR

School Supplies under $1

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As you look over this list, think about how much you can spare for People's City Mission or another reputable agency collecting supplies for those in need.

I'm only going to list things that are under $1.00 and at a price near or better than I've seen this year.

Office Max
24 pk. Crayola Crayons, $.20, (limit 3)
10 pk. Dixon #2 Pencils, $.10, (limit 3)
12" wooden ruler, $.05, (limit 3)
70 sheets Spiral Wide or College-Ruled 1 Subject notebook, $.01, (limit 3)

Office Depot
2 pocket folders, $.05, (limit 5)
2 pk. scissors, $.25, (limit 3)
Wilson Jones binders, $.50, (limit 5)
Composition books, $.50, (limit 3)
3 pk. Papermate Pink Pearl erasers, $.75
Acrylic ruler, $.40

Shopko
2 pocket folders, $.10, (limit 18)
24 pk. Crayola crayons, $.20, (limit 4)
4 oz. Elmer's glue, $.20, (limit 4)
10 pk. Crayola Markers, $.99, (limit 2 each size)

CVS
4-6 pk. Sharpie or Paper Mate highlighters, $.99
10 pk. Paper Mate pens, 3/$1

Walgreens
120-130 sheets filler paper, $.49, (limit 3, w/ in-ad coupon)
2 pocket folder w/ prongs, $.19, (limit 6, w/ in-ad coupon)
50-80 sheets Mini memo or Composition Book, $.19, (limit 6, w/ in-ad coupon)
Highlighter or Jelly Belly scented gel pen, $.19, (limit 6, w/ in-ad coupon)
4 pk. Sharpie highlighters, $.99