COUPON ALLIES

Become a Coupon Ally with CouponAllies!

Do you buy groceries?
Do you like to shop?
Do you like to save money?
Do you have a few hours a week available?
Can you spell well?

Several ladies have already responded that they would like to become "Coupon Allies" so we can provide the weekly coupon match-ups again for stores like Walgreens, Target, Rite Aid, CVS, and others.  There's a lot to do so working together we can help each other save money!  And, it's a lot of fun!

If you are also interested in writing about deals and sales and other great finds in stores and online or want to do some of the important "behind the scenes" tasks, please email me at services@couponallies.com. 

Everyone is invited to become an ally ~ whether you're 12 or 66; men, women, teens! 

There are lots of tasks that need to be done each week to bring the weekly coupon match-ups for Giant Eagle, Target, Walgreens, Marc's, Buehler's, Rite Aid, CVS, and others.  If there is a store, or specific topic, you'd like to "adopt" as yours, please let me hear from you soon so I may work those requests out as soon as possible. 

If you have some basic computer skills, like to write, love to save money, and enjoy helping others save money on their groceries and other household needs, then please contact me at services@couponallies.com.

I posted this on Facebook and several of you responded by email and on Facebook - thank you for your prompt replies!   I will get back to all of you with more information.

Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue ~ $.23/roll through ShopAtHome, MyGofer.com & Kmart

READ EVERYTHING FIRST!

Follow these steps and you'll earn 1% ShopAtHome Points as well as get 6 packs of Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue 24 rolls, unscented, 2-ply for $.228/roll.   Free pick-up at your local K-mart.

First, log in or create a FREE account with mygofer.com.   Minimize that window.

Then, log in or create a FREE account with ShopAtHome.com.  Minimize that window, too.

Then, click on this link to find MyGofer.com through ShopAtHome.com to earn your ShopAtHome.com points.

Click on the large blue "Shop Now" button.

Search for "Angel Soft Bathroom Tissue, Unscented, 2-Ply, 24 rolls".   Buy 6 @ $7.49 to equal $44.94 (qualifies for 20% off a $40 purchase).  

Add something in to make your total reach at least $45.00 ~ explained below.

Use TAKE5 code to receive $5.00 off your order.  (This is a coupon and will deduct first from the $45.00 making it $40.00 - which it has to be to get the 20% off.  If your total is less than $40.00 after the coupon code, then you'll only get 10% off).

Pick up at your local store to save on shipping!

Final cost = $32.87 / 144 rolls = $.228/each!!

Andrew, the manager at my local Kmart, explained to me that even though Kmart.com may show some items as "Out of Stock", you may place your order anyway.  The actual inventory in the store  and the online inventory aren't always in sync.  If they don't have enough product to fill your order, the store will send you an email cancelling it.

For me, I actually thought my order had been cancelled after I spoke with a rep from mygofer.com, but when my money wasn't refunded through Paypal this morning, I called my local Kmart.  My order was sitting there waiting for me to pick it up!!   Woo Hoo!!

Kmart Doubles Is Back ~ Unlimited Coupons

 

Beginning tomorrow 6/19 you may shop at Kmart with your Shop Your Way Rewards Card and they will double all your coupons with a face value up to $.99.   That means a $.75 coupon is worth $1.50 and a $.50 coupon is worth $1.00!

Woo Hoo!

This promotion runs through 6/25/11.  Gather up your coupons and head out!

The stores in Barberton, Massillon, Tallmadge, North Canton, Canton, and Cleveland are all participating.

Check if your store is included.

 

Toy Story 3 ~ Available Tuesday 11/02/10

Toy Story 3 will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, November 2.

Join or login to Disney Movie Rewards and you can print a coupon for $8 off the Blu-ray combo pack.  The link to the coupon was there when I logged in, but if doesn't come up for you, click Member Extras then Special Offers.

Giant Eagle will have the Blu-ray Combo pack for $27.99.  Use the $8 coupon from Disney Rewards and you will pay $19.99.  Plus, you'll receive a $5.00 Catalina (like paying $14.99).  The combo pack includes the DVD, Blu-ray and a Digital Copy.  (Plus the $5.00 Rebate mentioned below, it'll be like getting this one for $9.99!)

Also, you can buy just the DVD for $15.99 and a there is also a $5 catalina (like paying $9.99).  A customer service rep at Giant Eagle assured me they would accept the high value internet printable.

Target has the DVD for $15.99 and Blu-ray Combo pack for $24.99.  Target also has a 4-disc set with a free Buzz Lightyear for $32.99 that you can pre-order from Target.com and get free shipping (but you cannot use the $8 coupon or purchase it in store).

Kmart ad says "Save $10 instantly when you buy Toy Story 3 on Blu-ray disc or DVD and one of these Toy Story 3 talking figures."   Buzz & Woody are pictured.  Toy Story 3 action figures buy two get one free.  The ad does not state the sale price of the movie.

Walmart will price-match other ad prices (but not Catalinas or Kmart's $10 off). 

The "exclusive" Walmart Combo pack is $24.96.  Ad states it has a bonus DVD with 7 short films.  With the $8.00 coupon this one is $16.96.

Best Buy will have the 1 disc DVD for $15.99, 1 disc Blu-ray for $19.99 and Combo Pack for $24.99.   With the $8.00 printable coupon your final price for the Combo Pack is $16.99.

They will also have an "Ultimate 10 Disc Box Collection" with DVD+Blu-ray of all three for $64.99. Plus Save $5 when you buy Toy Story 3 on Blu-ray plus one of these items (price listed is after discount)-

• Pixar Plush Character Set ~ $12.99
• Toy Story Blu-ray ~ $24.99
• Cars Blu-ray ~ $19.99
• Toy Story 2 Blu-ray ~ $24.99
• Toy Story PS3 Game ~ $34.99

One last thing to add to this deal, Deborah & Jamie let me know about a $5 mail in rebate when you buy Toy Story 3 Blu-ray (or Beauty and the Beast) and any 3 Campbell's Condensed Kids Soups or SpaghettiO's.  Products do not have to be on the same receipt. Use following coupons for the soups: $.40/2 from 10/3 SS or if you hurry use $.40/3 Soups or $.40/3 SpaghettiOs from 8/29 SS, they expire 10/31.

I am taking my coupon to Giant Eagle. But I am still deciding, should I give the movie to my little Buzz right away or save it for under the Christmas tree?

Kmart ~ Receive $25 Gaming Coupon w/purchase of Halo:Reach

Kmart is offering a $25.00 gaming coupon for a future purchase with the purchase of Halo: Reach.

This deal will be in effect from September 14-18, 2010. This offer only applies to in-store purchases. 

You will also receive $25.00 off another title purchased if purchased with Halo:Reach.

There have been a lot of Kmart deals that yield a gaming coupon after purchase.  It could be a little confusing as to when and how you can use them.  Take note of some important facts.

Your coupon will print at the register after you receive your receipt.  Make sure you ask the cashier for it if they don't hand it to you.   Often customers leave with them.  Check when your coupon expires.  They may be short-dated.  Use it before you lose it.

If you have two or more coupons that can be used during the same dates, you can stack them against a single product. For example, two $15.00 gaming coupons can go towards one $50 game. You can stack as many as you want as long as their value doesn’t exceed the pre-tax price of the item you’re buying.

Here is the list of games eligible for the $25 discount after buying Halo: Reach.

• H.A.W.X. 2
• R.U.S.E.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• Singularity
• Transformers: War for Cybertron
• Blur
• Split Second
• Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days
• Super Street Fighter IV
• Lost Planet 2
• Final Fantasy XIII
• Just Cause 2
• Neir
• Dark Star One: Broken Alliance
• Alpha Protocol
• Resonance of Fate
• Metro 2033
• Ninety Nine Nights 2

 

Halo: Reach is the next entry in the multi-million-selling Halo franchise. Users will be part of the Noble Team, a squad of heroic Spartan soldiers called to defend the planet Reach, humankind’s last line of defense between the Covenant and Earth.

My Coke Rewards ~ $10 Kmart Gift Card for 280 Points

It's currently available - $10.00 Kmart Gift Card when you redeem 280 My Coke Rewards Points.

The Kmart gift card may also be used at Sears or Land's End.

School Supplies ~ 07/25/10 - 07/31/10

It's that time again! School is just around the corner (I can hear the  children moaning). Here are some of the best school supply deals of the week, they are organized by store. Remember that Target and Wal-mart will price match, though restrictions apply (find and print their respective policies HERE). Also, some stores set limits on how many of each item you can buy.

Kmart
Kmart is now offering "Xtra Points" when you buy certain items. These are on your Shop Your Way Rewards card and in addition to the Xtra Rewards every $1 you spend is worth 10 points. Also, if you spend $15 get $4 and $25 get $8 back on your next purchase when you buy Crayola, Mead, 3M, Sandford or Avery products (this is through 8/14).

Avery Economy 1" Binder ~ $2

Bic 24 ct Shimmer or Colorful Barrels Mechanical Pencils ~ $5.99
Use $1/2 from 8/9 SS and earn Xtra 1,000 Points

Crayola Crayons 48 ct ~ $2

Elmers 4 oz School Glue ~ $.25 (limit 4)

Expo Markers 4 pk ~ $2

Filler Paper 150 ct ~ $.50 (limit 4)

Index Cards 300 ct ~ $1

Paper Mate Pens 10 pk ~ $.50 (limit 4)

Pencil Boxes ~ $.50 (limit 4)

Pilot 2 pk G2 Pens ~ $2

Rose Art Crayons 24 ct ~ $.25 (limit 4)

Rose Art Colored Pencils 12 ct ~ .50 

Rose Art Markers 10 ct ~ $1.50 (limit 4)

2 Pocket, 3 Prong Folders ~ $.15 (limit 10)

Post It 90 ct ~ $1

Select Fashion or Licensed Folders ~ $.50 (Toy Story & iCarly pictured)

Select Fashion or Licensed Notebooks ~ $1.50 (WWE & iCarly pictured)

Sharpie Accent Highlighters ~ $1.50

Sharpie 2 pk ~$1

Westcott Pointed Scissors or 10 Piece Math Set ~ $1.50 (limit 4)

Office Max

Office Max is offering many items "Free After Rewards" meaning you pay full price now (you can use coupons), then they will credit the purchase price (minus any tax) onto your MaxPerks card. Rewards do not show up in your account instantly, in fact it can take up to 6 weeks, depending on when in the month you make your purchase. You must register your card online and the reward show up in your account as a page you print and take to the store and then you can spend the certificate like cash. You can also purchase gift cards at Giant Eagle earning you $.10 (or $.20 until 7/28) off per gallon of fuel for every $50 you spend. This is a great way to purchase ink. I plan on purchasing gift cards, then using the gift cards to buy the "Free After Rewards" items, then when the money is credited to my account, I can use that money to buy ink. 

"Free After Reward" Items
Any Backpack, limit 2
Hammermill 8.5"x11" Copy Plus Paper, 500 Sheets, limit 3
Officemax 1" Durable Non-View Binders, limit 3
Officemax Poly Notebooks, limit 6
Sharpie Black Fine-Point Permanent Markers 12 pack, limit 3
Uni-Ball Gel Pens, 3 pack, limit 3

Elmer's Glue Sticks ~ 2/$3

Helix Protractor and Compass Set ~ $1

Just Basics Cap Erasers 25 ct ~ $.50

Lunchbags ~ 25% off

Office Max Inkjet or Lazer Paper 500 sheet ream ~ $5

Office Max Glue Sticks ~ 2/$3

Pentel Wow Retractable Ballpoint Pens 5 pack ~ $2

Prang 8 ct Markers ~ $2

Sandisk Cruzer 4 GB Flash Drive ~ $9.99

Schoolio 12 Flexible or Shatterproof Rulers ~ $.50

Texas Instruments TI Graphing Calculator (get case free) ~ $119.99

B1G1 FREE
Sharpie Permanent Markers
Bic PEns, Pencils, Highlighters or Wite-Out Correction Tape

B2G1 FREE
InPlace Heavy-Duty View Binders
Five Star Reinforced Filler Paper

B1G1 50% Off
BookSox
Avery Notepads
Officemax Insertable Write-On Dividers 5 or 8 tab
Officemax Premium Folders 2 or 4 pocket
Officemax Recycled Notebooks or Composition Books

Target

$1 Each
Elmers Washable Glue Sticks, 6-pk
Mead Composition Notebooks
Mead 70 Sheet Notebooks
Mead Folders
USA Gold 12 pk Pencils
Retractable Eraser

Bic Shimmer Mechanical Pencils ~ $3.50
Use $1/2 from 8/9/09 SS AND $1/2 from Target.com
Final Price- 2/$5

Crayola Colored Pencils ~ $.88

Construction Paper ~ $.88

Dane-Elec 4 GB USB Drive ~ $9

Embark Insulated Lunch Kit or Backpack ~ $9

Embark Insulated Lunch Purse ~ $8

Embark Fashion Backpack ~ $15.99

Licensed Backpacks and Thermos FUNtainer ~ $12 (Hello Kitty & Toy Story Pictured)

Licensed Lunch Kits ~ $8

Licensed Notebooks ~ $1.50 (Hello Kitty & Toy Story Pictured)

Message Board, Dry Erase or Magnetic Calendar ~ $5

Sharpie Highlighters ~ $3.50
Use $1/2 from Target.com
Final Price- 2/$6

Swiss Gear Backpack ~ $25

Texas Instruments 30XIIS 2-Line Solar-Powered Scientific Calculator ~ $9

Toys R Us

Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Crayola Crayons ~ $1.29 - $6.99
Crayloa Markers ~ $2.98 - $10.49
Crayola Pencils & Paint ~ $.99 -  $16.99

Free Lunch Kit WYB Any Backpack $12.99 or more

Walgreens (7/25/10 - 7/31/10)

Elmer's Glue 4 oz. or 2 pack glue sticks ~ $.59 w/coupon

High Trail or Anchorage Backpacks, Urban Sport Duffel Bags, Messenger Bags or Book Totes ~ Buy One Get One Free ($9.99)

Mead 5 Star Portfolio, Themebook or Notebook 4 pocket or pocket & prong portfolio
Themebook, 100 sheets
Notebook, 100 to 200 sheets ~ Buy One Get One Free

Paper Mate Mechanical Pencils 30 pack ~ $.99 (regularly $7.99)

Paper Mate Profile Pens 2 pack ~ .69 w/coupon

Penway Carry-All Pouch ~ $.59 w/coupon

Penway Flexible Ruler or Protractor ~ $.39/each

Penway Poly Pencil or Index Card Case ~ $.39/each

Penway 2 pocket folder with prongs ~ $.09/each - limit 5

Penway 2 pocket poly portfolio ~ $.39/each

Penway Memo or Mini Composition Book 50 or 80 sheets ~ $.19 w/coupon

Pilot Easytouch Pens 2 pack retractable fine point, 3 pack medium point ~ $.99

Reload Ultra or Rolling Backpack ~ Buy One Get One Free ($29.99)

Scotch Mailer 4x7 to 10.5x15" ~ $.39 w/coupon

Sharpie Markers 2 pack ~ .69 w/coupon

Kmart Double Event ~ 07/25/10 - 07/31-10

This time, our local stores are included!

Double coupons up to $.99, registers will not give you overage. Up to 5 coupon per customer, per day and you must have your Shop Your Way reward card.

Check out the list to see if your store is participating HERE.

Also, in the email I just received it says "Free bread (up to $1.99) when you purchase $35 in consumables from a Kmart Super Center, HERE is a list of stores (a few NEO, but not Massillon, North Canton or Rt 62). Coupon will print at checkout and is good for the following week.

Kmart ~ Super Doubles - Don't Get Too Excited

Just received an email from Kmart about a new Super Doubles promotion. During the week of 07/04/10 - 07/10/10 Kmart will be doubling any Health & Beauty coupon up to $2. This does not include grocery coupons.  The limit is 5 coupons per customer per day and you must have your Shop Your Way Rewards card.

HERE (*pdf) is a list of participating stores.  There are none in our area.

If you are new to Kmart Super Doubles, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• A $2 coupon will become $4, a $1.50 will become $3, a $3 will stay $3.
• Their registers are programmed to not allow overage.
• Sometimes the list of participating stores is not accurate so it may be worth it to go use a coupon at your local store just to see what happens. You can cancel the transaction right there or return the item and ask for your coupons back.
• You can use coupons and still receive a Catalina reward.  The coupon amount does count toward a total amount (Say spend $20 get $3 back).
• Kmart does accept internet printables.
• Rules on "Limits" for total coupons has varied by store and day of the week. As it gets later in the week, stores were more willing to bend the rules. Some stores did not enforce them at all.
  

We do not know if the 5 coupon limit will be tracked by your card, so if you find out, will you let us know?

We will keep you updated on the latest information.

Update: I just saw this weeks ad, and there is no mention of doubles :(

Tax Day Savings

Kmart
Today only, and ONLINE only, save an extra 5% off toys, electronics, and office and 10% off almost everything else.

Exclusions include - Select Electronics, Apple & Zune, Video Game Hardware, Computers, Manor & Canon Bath Towels, French Toast School Uniforms, Snow Throwers and Clearance.  Items Must be marked Sold By Kmart To be eligible.

Shop and read more details HERE.

Starbucks
Bring in your own mug and they will fill it with their brewed coffee. More details HERE.

Chick-Fil-A
Thanks to Katy for letting us know about this one too.  If you purchase something at Chick-Fil-A today, keep your receipt and when you return before May 30, 2010, you'll receive a duplicate of what you bought today for FREE!   It doesn't matter if it's one beverage, one meal or enough meals for your whole staff or family.  The next one like it will be free if you return before May 30th with receipt in hand!   Count me in!

Our local store at Dressler Rd. in Canton IS participating!    This is not a nationwide promotion so check with your local store to see if they are participating.

CINNABON (Cleveland area) - Many Cinnabon locations are offering 2 FREE Cupcake Bites per customer today between 6 - 8 p.m.  Call your local storeto make sure they are participating.

SUBWAY ~ No purchase necessary.  Subway is offering a FREE Cookie to each customer - just for stopping in.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurants in Akron and Beachwood are offering a 15% discount today on food (beverages excluded) - dine in or take-out!  More info here.

 

Happy Shopping & Eating!

Kmart Super Doubles ~ Update

 

I just got an email from Kmart and the header read "Super Double Manufacturer Coupons up to $2." This is for the week of April 4th - beginning this Sunday.   Unfortunately, they have not added any in our area as of today.  But, there's always hope.

See the list HERE.

If you have not signed up for a "Shop Your Way Rewards" card, you must have it to double coupons. You can sign up in any store or through this link.  I would suggest getting the email updates.

If you find out that your store is participating would you please let us know?  We'll share that information with all of our readers.

The limit appears to be 5 coupons per person per day (though it never hurts to ask!).

Happy Shopping!

And, just in case they do participate,a list of all the current $1 and $2 coupons from our local papers is located HERE.  These will all double ($1 becomes $2 and $2 becomes $4).  It's in Excel format.

 

 

Kmart ~ Cheap Pampers Diapers

Thanks to all those who are leaving comments! We LOVE to hear from you!

A customer service representative told my cousin Lori that she can sign up for Kmart emails and she may receive coupons that way.

Need a deal on diapers? Head to Kmart for some cheap Pampers!

Right now receive $5 OYNO (prints at register right after your receipt, NOT out of the Catalina machine) when you spend $25 in P&G products.  And, when you spend $20 in select products receive $3 in rewards (like cash put on your "shopyourway" rewards card, which is free, you just have to sign up).   Pampers are priced $9.99.  Plus, you can use this great $10 off $20 coupon HERE.  (Thanks to Saving with Shellie).

Try HERE for the coupon.

The deal will work like this:

Buy 3 Pampers @ $9.99 each: $27.99 (plus tax)
Use 3 $2/1 from 2/21 P&G:  -$6.00
Use $10/$20:  -$10.00
Final OOP:  $11.99
Receive:  $5 coupon OYNO (good on 4/1) and have $3 rewards on your card  (within 72 hours)
Like paying: $3.99 for 3 jumbo packs of Pampers!

The coupon states that it cannot be used with "any other coupon for the same item"  though Kmart has allowed stacking in the past.   YMMV (your mileage may vary).  It worked at my store, but it may be different at your store.   Note:  If you cannot use the $6 in Pampers coupons, it will still be a good deal.

I just got home with my 3 packs of Cruisers!  Woo-hoo!

Kmart Super Doubles ~ Participating Store List

Here is a list of stores that will be participating in Super Doubles the week of 04/04/10 - 04/10/10. Thanks to Laura for sending us the link to this list!

It doesn't look like any of our local stores will be participating.

 

 

Ohio stores include -

Cambridge
Chillicothe
Cincinnati (Dixie Hwy, Harrison Ave, Monmouth St, Hunt Rd, Erie Hwy S, Burlington Pike, Beachmont Ave, Harrison Ave)
Columbus (Hamilton Rd, Brice Rd, Memorial Drive, N Main St, Stringtown Rd)
Dayton
Hillsboro
Fostoria
Fremont
Lima
London
Marietta
Mt. Vernon
St. Marys
Toledo (Manhattan Blvd & Reynolds Rd)
Zanesville (N Maple, Maysville Pike)

This may change as the it gets closer to the 4th.  It may be worth it to go and try a coupon at your local store. Sometimes the store may not know they are participating.

Check out the full list HERE.

Kmart Super Doubles Returns 04/04/10 - 04/10/10

Kmart has scheduled another Super Doubles event beginning 04/04/10 - 04/10/10.

We are trying to confirm whether our local stores in Ohio will be participating.  We'll keep you updated.

For those of you who have not participated in this event, Kmart will double manufacturer's coupons with a face value up to and including $2.00.  So, if you have a $1.00 coupon, it's worth $2.00... a $2.00 coupon, it's worth $4.00.  The savings can really add up. 

The word is right now that the limit will be 5 total coupons per customer, per day.  However, they've said that before and our local stores would let you use more than 5 as long as they were in separate transactions.  We'll see what happens this time around!

 

Kmart ~ No Super Doubles Planned

I recently contacted Kmart's Customer Service to find out if there are any more Super Double Coupon events.  Here is what they had to say:

Dear Allie,

Thank you for contacting Kmart regarding the Double Coupon Event.  We appreciate your interest in this promotion.

Unfortunately, there are no future double coupon events planned.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us.  We appreciate your business and value you as a Sears Holdings customer.  We certainly hope you will continue to make Sears Holdings your choice for quality and value.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth A.,
Retail Customer Care
Sears Holdings Corporation

So it looks like no more Super Doubles are coming up.  We will let you know if we hear anything different.