$.49 Halloween Candy and Target.com Coupons Decoded!

Hershey’s Candy Bags $2.49
$1/1 Hershey’s Snack Size Bags 9 oz+ coupon
$1/1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Kit Kat Snack-size 10.5 oz – 10.78 oz Target Mobile coupon x10/28
Final Price: $.49!

Target Mobile Coupons

Mobile coupons are Target Store Coupons that can be sent to your phone to be used for in-store purchases. These coupons are meant to be used only once but can be stacked with MQs. The terms read “Limit one item or offer per coupon”. You can sign up to receive Target Mobile Coupons HERE. You will need to have an internet-capable phone in order to retrieve the coupons. Keep in mind- text messaging & data charges will apply depending upon your phone’s plan. Mobile Coupons run for 2 weeks, (usually) and they run from Saturdays to Friday.

• $2/1 Cherokee Denim Bottom Target Mobile Coupon
• $3/1 Designer Cosmetics Item Jemma Kidd or NP Set or Pixi ETS Target Mobile Coupon
• $1/1 Fancy Feast Gourmet Gold Dry Cat Food 3-lb Target Mobile Coupon
• $.50/1 Sour Patch or Swedish Fish 8 oz Target Mobile Coupon
• $3/1 Citrucel Fiber Supplement ETS Target Mobile Coupon
• $1/1 Hot Pockets Snackers Frozen Snack Target Mobile Coupon
• $1/1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Kit Kat Snack-size 10.5 oz – 10.78 oz Target Mobile Coupon

 

Explanation of Target.com coupons

Which ones are Target coupons and which are Manufacture?

I get asked that question every time Target posts a bunch of new coupons, which seems to be about twice a month.  Now the absolute way to make completely sure they are Target coupons?  Print them all!  But I don’t know about you, but that would confuse my coupon style and waste a LOT of paper and ink!

Hopefully one day we’ll just see a Target Logo or the sweet little dog, but until then it gets a little complicated!

1. How the Coupon Appears on Target.com

Manufacture Coupons say “when you buy” on them in the picture. (Evenflow TruVent)

Target Coupons say “with purchase of” (Hunts) or they leave it blank (Sensodyne)

2. Picture info

You can view the picture  properties or the picture info to find out if it’s MQ or TQ.

To do that, right-click the picture of the product in the cent

er of the coupon. Go to either Picture Properties (pictured above) or View Image Info, and click that.

TARGET COUPONS: Coupons that are Target coupons have images saved in a directory called Target. If it has the word “target” in the address, it’s a Target Store Coupon.

Manufacture Coupons: Coupons that are Manufacture Coupons have images saved in a directory called “manufact”.  If it was Manufact in the address, it’s a Manufacture Coupon.

3. Previewing the Print

Some printers will allow you to force a print preview before your document actually prints.  If your printer does this, you can print preview, and you’d be able to tell, because it will show you what the coupons are going to print like.

Thanks TotallyTarget!

Mavis Takes A New Coupon Clipper Shopping

 

Earlier in the week a (non coupon clipping) friend of mine called and asked if she could tag along on a double coupon trip to Albertsons with me.  Apparently a friend of hers had seen THIS VIDEO and told her all about how people were saving big bucks at the grocery store with coupons.  Never mind the fact that I’ve been friends with this woman for about 10 years now and she already knows about  me and all my fruGAL ways…  I guess it just took someone on the “outside” to finally reel her in

So I said YES… and we met up at the store with my coupon binder and as we strolled down the aisles I pointed out the bargains.

This is what her cart looked like after she had made all of  her selections…  Even though she picked up a lot of “freebie” deals… I also made sure to  point out other items I felt were good deals as well. Mission Tortillas were only $1 each, 2 Dole salads and a pineapple for $5, Hershey’s syrup for $1 a bottle, Wisk laundry detergent $1.99 and dried alphabet pasta for only .19 cents a bag.  When I told her she could pick up Danimals yogurt for only $1 a 4pk. with coupons… she was like “Ohhh my kids LOVE that… but I never buy it because it’s always like $3…”  So… basically… It’s important to save where you can… each week will be different and in my opinion that’s part of the fun of clipping coupons

Our wonderful Albertsons cashier helped her sign up for a Preferred card…

And after she paid… a super cute (male) cashier handed her some Sizzlin’ Summer game pieces (I put “male” cashier because my friend didn’t want you to think she had “Man Hands“)  After she brought her loot home… she sent me a picture. This newbie couponer spent a total of $32.41 and was thrilled to bits with all her savings.

With the exception of one other shopper… we were the only customers in the store at the time… So our super awesome cashier rang up her 10 separate transactions one right after the other. I don’t think I could of planned an easier first time shopping trip if I had tried. Now all she needs to do is buy the video so she can do this all on her own next time

 

How about YOU?  Have any of your friends asked you to teach them how to shop with coupons?

(If you’d like to purchase the video don’t forget to use the code THANKSMAVIS.  It will save you 55% off the regular price).

TLC’s Extreme Couponing: Week Four and the Scrutiny Begins

Extreme Couponing is back tonight for episode #4.

Last week we saw a generous Nathan fill his cart(s) for the troops and birthday twins Tai & Tarin rack up the birthday freebies. This week will feature Missy and Amy putting their couponing skills to the test.

We’re four weeks into it and I’m starting to feel the trickle down effect. I know I’m not alone. Last night I had a conversation with a fellow couponer. She said she has never felt more eyes on her as she roams the aisles with her binder. She is getting glared at right and left. People are whispering about her and the items in her cart. Disapproving glances prove the scrutiny is setting in.

With couponing, and not the most realistic couponing I might add, in the national spotlight many people are taking notice. Some are jealous of our savings and eager to learn the ropes so they too can unrealistically save $1,000 a shopping trip. Some have harsh words and accuse us of being cheap or ripping off the manufacturer/store. I understand both viewpoints based on what they are seeing week after week on TLC’s Extreme Couponing.

But let’s keep it real over here. Couponing the ethical and FAB way is empowering.

There is so much in my life I have no control over. I have to sit helplessly by as our government makes choices out of my control, regardless of whether I support them or not. I can’t dictate when my insurance company raises premiums or when the power company raises rates. I have to bite my tongue to keep expletives from flying as I fill my tank with gas (okay so I don’t cuss, but after I filled up yesterday I had a few choice words I wanted to say, then sit in a corner & rock myself. It hurt!). I can’t even control the weather. But what I can control and what you can control too is what you are paying at the grocery store.

I am in charge of that. I’m not a slave to shelf prices. And you don’t have to be either. You might never see a shopping trip like you do on TLC’s Extreme Couponing (the time, stress and planning that went into those trips would blow your mind. Reality TV is so not reality!) but we can guarantee you will save money if you choose to coupon. And if you choose to coupon you are choosing to empower yourself. You are in control. And that’s why we do what we do.

So have you seen/felt any backlash because of TLC’s Extreme Couponing? Do you feel empowered enough by couponing that you can take the heat?

Still haven’t watched Expreme Couponing and not sure what all the fuss is about? You can watch it on Amazon Demand! Catch up and watch Rebecca & Jessica‘s episode, J’amie & Tiffany‘s episode or Nathan & Tai and Tarin‘s episode for $1.99!

Need help getting started on your journey to Extreme Couponing (done right!).

Our 90-minute coupon class on DVD will teach you step by step the correct and ethical way to implement extreme couponing. Use code EXTREME for a 55% discount at check out.

LIVE CHAT Tuesday Night!

Join us over at the Blog Frog Frugal Living Community Tuesday night where we are hosting a LIVE Discussion!

WHEN: Tuesday October 26th

WHERE: The Frugal Living BlogFrog Community (the hottest thing since sliced bread!)

WHAT: We’ll be revealing the Seven Secrets of Couponing that we teach in our 90 minute class!

HOW: All you have to do is sign up over at TheBlogFrog.com and then join us in the Frugal Living Community!  You’ll find the discussion here, and it will go live at 8:00pm Mountain time (after we get the kidlets in bed!)  {We’ll send out a reminder on Facebook/Twitter tomorrow evening!

Come on over and join in the fun!  We hosted a discussion last month and it was a blast!  Because, quite frankly, the Frugal Living Community ROCKS!

We Need Your Help!!!!

We have tried many coupon organizing methods:

• Photo Book
• Filing Method
• Binder/Baseball Card Holder Method

We have found that the fab combo method is the best one!

Why?

• You only spend time clipping coupons you use
• You do not spend time filing individual coupons
• You know where to find your coupons
• It saves the most TIME!

So Why Do We Need Your Help?

Fab FruGAL Sophie does our Idaho Coupon Insert lists, but lists vary slightly by area! We would love to have lists for more areas!

What is Expected?

• You type up the list for your area each week and email it to us. It could even be as simple as us emailing you the Idaho list and you making the slight changes as needed. Easy Peasy!
• Type it in Excel, we can give you the format.
• Send it to us by Monday morning!

What is Gained?

• More readers will be able to use the  fab combo method
• We will reward you with Groupon Bucks!

How You Sign Up?

• Email us and tell us you’re interested and what area you are in at fabulesslyfrugal {at} gmail {dot} com

New October Coupons

Get your printer ready!!!!

Here is a list of  coupons available on coupons.com right now!

Click on the coupons you want!

Never printed coupons from your computer? We will show you how, in our fabulous how to video!

• $5.00 off On Any Evenflo Car Seat
• $0.75 off Hamburger Helper
• $1.50 off Wanchai Ferry™ Frozen Entrée
• $0.75 off Wanchai Ferry Dinner Kit
• $0.75 off Restaurant Favorites Dinner Kit
• $1.00 off Yoplait Frozen Smoothie
• $1.00 off Good Earth™ Restaurant Favorites
• $0.50 off Progresso Product
• $1.50 off Slim-Fast Snack Bars or Meal Bars
• $1.00 off General Mills cereals
• $0.65 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
• $1.00 off Pillsbury Cookie Dough
• $1.00 off Pillsbury Holiday Cookies
• $1.00 off Pillsbury Sweet Moments™
• $1.00 off Pillsbury Savorings
• $0.50 off Pillsbury Simply…™ Buttermilk Biscuit
• $0.50 off Pillsbury Simply…™ French Bread
• $0.55 off Pillsbury simply…™ Cookie Dough
• $0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Bars
• $0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Thins
• $0.50 off Fiber One Chewy Bars
• $0.50 off Chex Mix
• $0.50 off Bugles snack
• $0.50 off Gardetto’s Snack Mix
• $0.40 off Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
• $0.50 off Betty Crocker Box Muffin Mix
• $0.30 off Yoplait Greek Yogurt
• $0.50 off YoPlus Yogurt 4-pack
• $0.75 off Yoplait products
• $0.50 off Yoplait Kids Yogurt
• $0.75 off Muir Glen product {Organic}
• $0.40 off Yoplait Core Cup Yogurt
• $0.50 off Yoplait Delights™ Yogurt
• $0.50 off Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt
• $0.55 off Fiber One Toaster Pastries
• $0.75 off Cheerios Cereal
• $0.40 off Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads
• $0.50 off Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
• $0.30 off Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
• $0.75 off Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
• $0.40 off Pillsbury Grands! Rolls
• $0.50 off Pillsbury Pie Crust
• $5.00 off (1) EASY BAKE MICROWAVE
• $1.00 off on any Reach Floss {Free at Target!}
• $0.50 off 1 Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast Strip
• $2.00 off any L’Oreal Paris Revitalift
• 30% OFF PAINTS AND STAINS
• $1.50 off TWO HUGGIES Baby Wipes

Happy Coupon Printing!

New Walgreens Coupon Policy

Oh happy day!!

Walgreens FINALLY added a  detailed coupon policy to their website. HOORAY!!

Shopping at Walgreens just got a little easier! No more fighting with cashiers and managers! Just print THIS out and have it on hand.

A few of my favorite things it clarifies:

They WILL adjust the value of a coupon down so you can get an item free and you CAN use 2 coupons when purchasing two items in a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE sale as long as the value of the items does not fall below zero!

Can you say YIPPEE!!!

I’ll be back with Walgreens match-ups later today, but I was too excited about this to wait to tell you guys!!

Thanks FruGAL Becky for the heads-up!

Coupon Tip Tuesday: Printing Coupons