COUPON ALLIES

Sunday Coupon Preview ~ 04/24/11

There are no coupons this week, Red Plum, Smart Source & P&G are taking the week off for the Easter holiday.

If you still need a coupon fix, you can order from Bliss Coupons! They will have more of the $3 Nivea coupons later today!

TLC ~ Extreme Couponing Series

Last night was the premiere of TLCs new "Extreme Couponing" series. We are not sure how other people who have had their hobbies/jobs splashed on reality TV feel (loggers, crab fishermen, etc.) but we do not believe this is a good thing for couponers as a whole.

In the opening credits I heard, "Lets clear the shelf."  While there is no rule or law against clearing the shelves of a store, it is bad coupon ettiquette and gives couponers a bad name.

Has anyone out there ever had store employees or managers clap and cheer when you are done with a two hour check out?  Not a chance!  This gives people who are novices or inquiring about couponing a false sense that you will be congratulated at the store.

Couponing is a hobby and just like scrapbooking, fishing or collecting stamps, there has to be a balance.  We have spouses, children, pets and homes that need love and attention.  When the latest deals overtake other areas of life, couponing can become a problem just like any other hobby.

If you are new to our site, we want to welcome you! 

If you are afraid to get into couponing because your children's beds do not have room under them for 1,400 rolls of toilet paper, do not worry.  This is not the norm.  Just learn a little at a time, and soon you will be a pro!

If you would like to get started learning about coupons, check out our Workshop at Akron Baptist Temple on April 17th, our in-home workshops and our Guide to Couponing.

If you would like to read what we thought about the original Extreme Couponing show, read about it here.

RetailMeNot.com ~ Code for blisscoupons.com

There is a $1.00 off a $4.00 order coupon code on RetailMeNot.com for BlissCoupons.com (Doesn't apply to shipping, but since shipping is $.99 First Class USPS, this more or less is giving you Free Shipping!)

The code is 85e5b399ea

It is valid through 04/21/11. 

Walgreens This Week ~ 03/06/11 - 03/12/11

New to couponing?  If you’re just starting out, browse through our Guide to Couponing.  It will help you get started.

Each week we match up store sales with coupons found in our local newspapers including the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Canton Repository, Akron Beacon Journal and the Massillon Independent, printable coupons found online at reputable sites like Coupons.com, Redplum.com and Smartsource.com that you may print at home.  We also include an in-home mailer from RedPlum that is currently targeted to Cleveland residents as well as coupons found in the All You magazine.

Abbreviations & Terms:

• SS = SmartSource
• RP = RedPlum
• P&G = Procter & Gamble
• AY = All You magazine
• PA = Parade magazine

Register Rewards ~ These are coupons that print from a machine by the register after you've made qualifying purchases.  Register Rewards may be used to purchase almost anything else in the store.  There are a few exclusions such as cigarettes, gift cards, alcohol, phone cards, stamps, etc.)

We welcome feedback & comments so if you find another deal that isn't listed here, please email us and let us know. We're happy to give credit to the first person who emails us about a particular deal!

Walgreen's Corporate Coupon Policy ~ Print it out and keep it with you

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This week at Walgreens ~ 03/06/11 - 03/12/11

Allegra Allergy 24 Hr. 30 ct. ~ $17.99
Use Walgreens $3.00/1 coupon and stack with
Use $4.00/1 printable coupon
Final cost = $10.99/each

Almay Cosmetics ~ Buy One Get One 50% off
Use two $1.00/1 coupons from 02/27/11 P&G
Final cost varies

Biore 6 or 8 pack Biore Pore Strips ~ Buy One Get One 50% off
Use FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Biore Pore Strip up to $9.00
Final cost varies

Blue Diamond Almonds 16 oz. ~ $4.99
Use $.75/2 coupon from 12/05/10 SS or 01/23/11 SS
Final cost = $9.23/2 or $4.62/each

Campbell's Chunky 15.25 to 19 oz. ~ 2 for $3.00
Use $.50/2 Chunky coupon from 01/23/11 SS
Use $1.00/2 Select Harvest coupon from 02/06/11 SS Plain Dealer
Final cost = $2.00/2 - $2.50/2

Coffee-Mate Liquid Creamer 16 oz. ~ Buy One Get One Free $2.49
Use two $.75/1 printable coupons
Final cost = $.99/2 or $.50/each

Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 84 pack ~ $2.99 w/in ad coupon
Use $1.00/1 printable coupon
Final cost = $1.99

Cover Girl Eye or Lip Cosmetics ~ Buy One Get One 50% off
Use two $1.00/1 coupons from 02/27/11 P&G
Final cost varies

Dawn Dish Liquid 10.3 oz. ~ $.99 w/in ad coupon
Use $.25/1 coupon from 02/27/11 P&G
Final cost = $.74/each

Duracell Batteries Coppertop 10 pack AA or AAA, 4 pk C or D, 2 pk 9 volt ~ $5.99
Use $.75/1 coupon from 02/27/11 P&G
Final cost = $5.24

Emerald Almonds 11 oz. or Cashews 10 oz. ~ 2 for $7.00
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 01/30/11 RP
Final cost = $6.00/2

Gillette Venus ProSkin Razor System ~ $7.99
Receive $4.00 Register Rewards
Use $5.00/2 coupon from 02/27/11 P&G
Final cost = $10.98/2 + Receive $5.00 RR
Like paying $5.98/2

Hefty Trash Bags 18 to 45 pack, 13 or 39 gal. ~ $4.99 w/in store coupon
Use $.55/1 coupon from 01/02/11 RP
Final cost = $4.44/each

Jergens Natural Glow 2 to 7.5 oz. ~ $7.99
Receive $5.00 Register Rewards wyb 2
Use $3.00/2 coupon from 03/06/11 SS
Final cost = $12.98/2 + Receive $5.00 RR
Like paying $7.98/2 or $3.99/each

Jimmy Dean Bowl 8 oz. or 2 pack Biscuit Sandwiches ~ 2 for $4.00
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 03/06/11 RP
Final cost = $1.00/each

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal 8.7 to 15 oz. ~ $1.99
Use $.70/1 printable coupon
Final cost = $1.29

Kellogg's Cereals 8.7 to 15 oz. ~ $1.99
Use $1.00/3 printable coupon
Final cost = $1.66/each

Kellogg's Pop Tarts 8 pack ~ $1.99
Use $1.00/2 coupon from 02/06/11 RP Targeted Mail Cleveland
Final cost = $2.98/2 or $1.49/each

Kiss Nails ~ 50% off
Use $2.00/1 printable coupon
Final cost varies

Lysol Healthy Touch No-Touch Hand Soap System 8.5 oz. ~ $11.99
Receive $5.00 Register Rewards
Use $3.00/1 coupon from 02/13/11 SS
Final cost = $8.99 + $5.00 Register Rewards
Like paying $3.99

Orbit Gum 14 pieces ~ $.69 w/in ad coupon
Use BOGO printable coupon
Final cost = $.69/2 or $.35/each

Oscar Mayer Deli Creations 6.8 or 7.1 oz. ~ $1.99
Use $1.00/2 printable coupon  Zip code 17331
Final cost = $2.98/2 or $1.49/each

Planters NUT-trition 9.25 or 9.75 oz. ~ 2 for $7.00
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 01/02/11 SS Plain Dealer
Final cost = $2.50/each

Puffs Facial Tissue 56, 68 or 100 sheets ~ $.99 w/in ad coupon
Use $.50/2 coupon from 2/27/11 P&G
Final cost = $1.48/2 or $.74/each

Starbucks 4 pack Double Shot 6.5 oz. each or Frappuccino 9.5 oz each ~ $4.99 w/in ad coupon
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 02/06/11 SS Plain Dealer
Final cost = $3.99/each

Tide 2X Ultra Laundry Detergent 24 to 32 loads ~ $5.99
Use $.35/1 coupon from 02/27/11 P&G
Final cost = $5.64/each

 This isn't finished - rest will be up on Sunday.

Sunday Coupon Preview ~ 03/06/11

These are coupons that will be in our local papers, the  Beacon Journal and The Repository on Sunday. If you live in another area, your coupons may be a little bit different.

It's a chance for you to get a sneak peak at this Sunday's newspaper and to plan your shopping accordingly, as well as deciding whether to buy another paper or two! Make sure that each paper you purchase has all the inserts within it, on occasion a paper may not have all it is supposed to have.

There will be one Smart Source and one Red Plum this Sunday.

We are testing a new format this week. You will find (in alphabetical order) the item, coupon amount and expiration date. Leave a comment to let us know what you think!

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If you don't get all of these coupons or 
just want more of certain ones, 
check out www.blisscoupons.com. 
They will have these next Wednesday,
March 9th.
Coupons from weeks past are available NOW!

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Smart Source
A1 Steak Sauce or Marinade $1/1 ~ x4/3
AccuCheck Acica System and Test Strips $10/2 ~ x5/29
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Refill $1.50/1 ~ x4/17
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Refill $1.50/1 ~ x4/17
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra Refill $1.50/1 ~ x4/17
Air Wick Scented Oil Refill Fragrance get Warmer Unit FREE ~ x4/17
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill Pack or two Single Refills $1 ~ x4/17
Atkins Bar 5 pk $1/1 ~ x5/31
Atkins Shake 4 pk $1/1 ~ x5/31
Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks $.50/2 ~ x4/30
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix $.40/1 ~ x4/30
Baileys Coffee Creamer $1/1 ~ x5/31
Ban Antiperspirant Deodorant $.40/1 ~ x4/16
Ban Invisible Solid $.75/1 ~ x4/16
Buy any Biore Pore Strip receive one FREE Cleanser ~ x5/31
Brownberry Health-full 24 oz Bread $.55/1 ~ x5/1
Chex Cereals $.50/1 ~ x4/16
Chex Mix or Golden Grahams Treats $.50/1 ~ x4/30
Colgate Advanced Toothpaste Only $1/1 ~ x3/26
Curel Moisturizer $1/1 ~ x4/30
Save $1 on fresh beef WYB two Classico Pasta Sauce ~ x4/10
Dollar General Manufacturer's Coupon Scott Towels $1/1 ~ x6/30
Dollar General Manufacturer's Coupon Windex $1/1 ~ x6/30
Dollar General Manufacturer's Coupon Pledge $1/1 ~ x6/30
Fiber One Chewy Bars $.40/1 ~ x4/30
Fiber One 90 Calorie Chewy Bars $.40/1 ~ x4/30
General Mills Assorted Cereals $1/2 ~ x4/16
Jergens Moisturizers $3/2 ~ x4/9
John Frieda Product $2/1 ~ x4/30
John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo or Conditioner $1/1 ~ x4/30
John Freida Full Repair Styling Aid $2/1 ~ x4/30
Lysol No Mess Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner $1/1 ~ x4/17
Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaners $1/2 ~ x4/5
Lysol Bathroom Cleaners $1/2 ~ x4/5
Lysol Antibacterial Kitchen Cleaners $1/2 ~ x4/5
Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaner Pourables $1/2 ~ x4/5
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Triggers $1/2 ~ x4/5
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes $1/2 ~ x4/5
Luden's 25 or 30 ct Bag $.55/1 ~ x4/30
Marzetti Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip $.60/1 ~ x5/31
Marzetti Salad Dressing $.50/1 ~ x5/30
MidNote or MidNite PM $1/1 ~ x8/31
New York Brand Frozen Products $.40/1 ~ x6/5
Nature Valley Granola Bars $.75/2 ~ x4/30
Nature's Way Alive! Multi-Vitamin Product $2/1 ~ x5/31
People Magazine $1/1 ~ x4/24
Philadelphia Cooking Creme $1.50/1 ~ x5/31
Purina Fancy Feast 3 oz Cans $1/24 ~ x5/31
Sargento Reduced Sodium Slices or Snacks $.40/1 ~ x4/17
Smart Balance Buttery Sticks $1/1 ~ x4/20
Smart Balance Buttery Spreads $1/2 ~ x4/20
Smart Balance Cooking Oil or Spray $.75/1 ~ 4/20
Smart Balance Milks $1.50/1 ~ 4/20
Smart Balance Rich Roast Peanut Butters $.75/1 ~ x4/20
Smart Balance Popcorn or Mayonnaise Dressing $.75/1 ~ x4/20
Total Cereals $.50/1 ~ x4/16
Tyson AnyTizers Bag $1/1 ~ x6/7
Tyson AnyTizers Homestyle Chicken Fries $1/1 ~ x6/7
Wanchai Ferrry Frozen Entree $1.50/1 ~ x4/30
Yoplait Delights Multipack $.50/1 ~ x4/30

Red Plum
Allen's Popeye or Veg-All Steam Supreme Brand Frozen Vegetables $.55/1 ~ x9/1
Birds Eye Steamfresh $1/3 ~ x4/30
Bob Evans Frozen Stuffer Item $.75/1 ~ x4/25
Dole Frozen Fruit Package $.75/1 ~ x5/6
El Monterey Mexican Snacks $1/1 ~ x5/30
Folgers Instant Coffee and International Delight Creamer $1.50/2 ~ x4/30
Gerber's Amish Farm Chicken $.75/1 ~ x4/30
Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich or Bowl $1/1 ~ x4/30
Jose Ole Item $1/1 ~ x5/29
Mach3 & Assorted Razors $2/1 ~ x4/30
Mach3 & Assorted Razors $3/1 ~ x4/30
Mr. Clean twin pack or any two products $1 ~ x4/30
Mrs. T's Pierogies $1/1 ~ x5/31
On-Cor Entree $.30/1 ~ x5/31
Pure Protein Bars B1G1 FREE ~ x4/17
Pure Protein Powder or Drink Shake $1/1 ~ x4/17
Rosina Meatballs $.75/1 ~ x5/31
Wisk Laundry Detergent $2/1 ~ x4/17

New Coupon Clipping Service ~ BlissCoupons.com $3 off first order - HURRY!

UPDATE

They're open for business.

Registration is OPEN and you can browse around to see what's available.   They are offering the first 200 registrants $3.00 off their first $3.00 order (less shipping, which starts at $.99 for First Class USPS).

There will be lots of coupons available - including the $3.00 Gain Fabric softener coupon.  That one gets you dryer sheets at Family Dollar and Dollar General stores for the tax only!   Might be the time to stock up!

Here's the link to the Gain Fabric Softener $3.00/1 coupon.   If you're not already registered, do that first.  It's free.  And, you may still qualify for one of the $3.00 coupons they're offering to the first 200 customers.

Clipping costs per coupon vary - depends on it's availability and ease in acquiring it.  Most of the ones on there range from $.10 - $.25/each.   Some *HOT* coupons are going to be a little more ~ about the same as you'd pay on eBay.

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eBay ~ Changes in Coupon Buying & Selling

Have you purchased coupons on eBay?  Or perhaps sold any extras you have?  We have always recommended eBay to our readers as a way to acquire extra coupons.  eBay has recently announced a few changes that will directly impact our ability to buy and sell coupons on their site.  We have started a petition to directly inform eBay about our unhappiness about this new policy.  Sign the petition and let your voice be heard!

On the petition page, you can also share via Twitter, Facebook, email and there is a Widget available. 

There are two main changes:

Recently eBay started ending listings and issuing policy violations to sellers if there were more than 20 identical coupons per listing (multiple lots).  This has apparently been the policy but they started enforcing it in the last six months or so.

For sellers, this means more eBay fees and more time involved in listing coupons. 

When a seller can list, for example, five sets of 20 in one Buy It Now listing, the seller pays one fee for the listing (and a final value fee when the coupons sell) and the buyer can pick between one and five sets.

Sellers have dealt with this policy by creating separate listings for each set of 20 coupons.  So if they have five sets of 20, there are five identical listings.

This also creates higher costs for buyers. 

This eliminates the need to go back and forth between the search results and individual listings.  Also, many sellers offer combined shipping and when buying multiple sets within one listing it simplifies the shipping charges.

However, eBay makes more money!  

eBay sent out an email on September 21, 2010 to explain a new policy, the Duplicate Listing Policy, which will go into effect on October 26, 2010.  This policy effects all sellers, but for coupon sellers, it will have even more impact because of the policy above.   This policy will restrict coupon sellers to one listing (with up to 20 identical coupons) per fixed price (But It Now) listing.

For example: 

If a coupon seller has 100 coupon inserts, they will have to list 20 coupons and then wait for those to sell before listing 20 more. This will become a massive hassle for inventory control for these sellers.   As a result, many will probably stop selling coupons on eBay and buyers will only be able to purchase 20 coupons from any individual seller.  If they want to buy 100 coupons, they would have to find five different sellers, and pay five different shipping fees.

As of right now, there are over 100,000 active listings for “coupon” on eBay and over 180,000 completed listings.  Many of those are duplicate listings.  After October 26, 2010, these will no longer exist. 

Feel free to read eBay’s coupon selling policy and the new Duplicate Listing Policy.

Coupon sellers and buyers are the only ones who can effect change in eBay’s policy.  If we stay quiet, the policies will go into effect and people who add to their income by selling will see this opportunity disappear.  People who buy coupons to stock up on items for their families or to donate to needy organizations will see an increase in prices and fewer coupons for sale in general.  We need to get together and let eBay know how we feel!

Please do three things:
1. Contact eBay.  After you login, click “Contact Us” in the upper right corner, do a search for contact customer support and two blue boxes should come up on the right, one for live chat and one for phone.  You may get a box with an email option as well.  There is another page with eBay contact information- http://www.ebayinc.com/contact.  This page has an address, print this letter, sign it and send it directly to eBay.

2. Sign the petition.

3. Tell your friends.  There are links on the petition page to share via Facebook, Twitter and email. You can also share this post via Facebook, Twitter or email (look for links under the post).

Let your voice be heard!

McDonald's New Fruit Smoothie or Frappe for $.75/each!

We have several FREE coupons available for purchase.  They are $.75/each with a minimum order of 5.  Shipping is $1.60 which will include delivery confirmation.   The more you buy, the more you save! 

Here's the savings ~
5 Coupons x $.75 = $3.75 + $1.60 = $5.35 
McDonald's price is $2.29 x 5 = $11.45
MORE THAN 50% OFF!

10 Coupons x $.75 = $7.50 + $1.60 = $9.10
McDonalds price is $2.29 x 10 = $22.90
MORE THAN 60% OFF!

You may purchase as many as you like at this price.  You can change the quantity once you log in to Paypal.  Quantities are limited, so order early.  They expire 08/15/10 which is 10 days away.  We will ship them out the same day if ordered before 2:00 p.m.

Each coupon entitles you to a FREE 12 oz. Mocha or Caramel Frappe or a Wild Berry or Strawberry Banana Fruit Smoothie at McDonald's through August 15, 2010. 

These yummy beverages normally sell for $2.29/each.

Needless to say they are all GREAT!

 

FREE Covergirl Cosmetics at Rite Aid (Tax Only)

Rite Aid has Covergirl products on sale through Saturday Buy One Get One Free (excludes LashBlast mascara regular and waterproof and Simply Ageless products).

If you have the Buy One Get One Free coupon from 04/11/10 Red Plum, you'll get both items for FREE!  You'll only pay the tax.

Just got back from Rite Aid and "purchased" $110.00 worth of cosmetics and paid about $7.00 out of pocket.

Items priced $10.99 were both FREE! (Paid $1.42 in tax!   Saved $21.98 with just ONE coupon!!!)

Nivea Body Wash $4.00 Coupon ~ Use it to get it FREE!

The $4.00/1 coupon for Nivea body wash was in Sunday's Red Plum but it was only available in certain regions.  If you were fortunate to get it then you'll want to know where to use it to get the best deal.  Here are a few ideas:

Walmart has the 16.9 oz. for $3.49
Use $4.00/1 coupon from 05/02/10 RP (Expires 05/31/10)
FREE after coupon!

CVS is offering $5 Extra Care Bucks when you buy $15.00 in Nivea products
Buy 4 body wash at $4.88 - Use 4 coupons
Out of pocket will be $3.52 plus tax
Receive $5.00 ECB's

Walgreens is offering $5 Register Rewards wyb $15.00 in Nivea products
Buy 3 body wash at $5.59 after 20% off - Use 3 coupons
Out of pocket will be $4.77 plus tax
Receive $5.00 Register Reward

Rite Aid has the body wash for $3.99 ~ FREE with coupon (+ tax)

We have a limited supply of these coupons available that we're offering for sale to you.  You will receive 20 $4.00/1 Nivea Women's Body Wash coupons from the 05/02/10 RedPlum.  They expire 05/31/10.  There is a limit of one order per person/household.  Duplicate orders will not be honored.  Shipping is $.99 for First Class mail and $5.00 for Priority Mail.  They will be shipped out the same day if payment is received before 2:00 p.m. otherwise they'll go out the following business day.  Payment will be processed through Paypal.

$1 Off Sharpie

Click HERE for a .pdf file for a $1/1 Sharpie Highlighter coupon.

 

Double-packs and some triple-packs of Sharpie Highlighters have been spotted at CVS, Target, and Office Max for about $.99.

Print several copies and keep them with you.  Please let us know if you spot them anywhere else!